The A41 February 2015
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Hello and welcome to the February issue, It’s been pretty cold these last couple of weeks, so I hope you’ve kept warm and well wrapped up. Thanks to Tim Watts from Great Boughton for the stunning front cover photo. Enjoy Valentine’s Day on the 14th and Shrove Tuesday on the 17th! Julie Gardening page 4 Moos of the world page 10 Barrow Cricket Club page 14 Christleton Sports club page 20 Tracey’s Travel Tips page 32 Rural Police Update page 36 Car Column page 40 Polly’s Blog page 42 Night Sky page 46 What’s on inside back cover The A41 is delivered free each month to homes and businesses in Littleton,Waverton, Rowton, Christleton, Aldford, Saighton along the A41 and distributed in Huxley and Tattenhall. Local voluntary groups and organisations may submit notices and articles, free of charge. The A41 Magazine Julie Coxall, West View, Whitchurch Road, Christleton, CH3 6AF Telephone 07709 697082 email westviewpublications@gmail.com Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed in articles and advertisements published in this issue of The Gowy Gazette are not necessarily the views of the editor. All details are correct to the best of our knowledge Evey effort is taken to ensure accuracy in this magazine, however we cannot accept responsibility or liability for any error, inaccuracy or omission that may have occurred.
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ate winter can often bring a blast of cold weather but it does not stop plants from starting to grow and flower. Bulbs start the year with crocuses and snowdrops out first. Crocuses do best in sun as the flowers will open wide in the sun, then close as the sun leaves them. Crocus tommasinianus has pale mauve flowers with golden stamens in the middle and the birds do not damage the blooms. Birds seem to like the larger flowers especially yellow ones, so I now avoid growing these!
A shady site with well drained soil under deciduous trees suits the snowdrops better. They will gradually carpet the ground under trees and shrubs. I would also add Iris reticulata to my early flowering bulbs. These small but exotic blue, white or creamy coloured flowers will enjoy a sunny or lightly shaded spot in any well drained soil. Plant all these bulbs in groups close together for best effect. An early flowering climber is Clematis cirrhosa Wisley Cream. This is an evergreen climber that will do well in a sheltered sunny position and give you white, slightly scented flowers in late winter. Ensure the roots are kept cool with the growth in the sun. Prune to shape after flowering but this variety only needs pruning if it becomes too large and to remove dead stems. Witch hazel or Hamamelis is another early flowering shrub although be warned, the flowers are small so don’t expect a showy plant. However they do look good in light woodland with tiny spidery yellow, red or orange flowers, often slightly scented. In autumn the leaves turn red or yellow. Underplant with snowdrops and crocuses and plant next to a Cornus alba sibirica with red stems for a colourful display in February. Mulch those perennials whose buds are just below the surface of the soil with a layer of well rotted manure. Paeonies have big fat buds at soil level, rodgersias and heleniums sit just below the surface and all would have new shoots protected from freezing by a cosy layer of mulch. Also mulch fruit trees and shrubs with a layer of manure and complete pruning of apples and pears before buds start to grow. Janet Heath, Garden Mentor : 01244 318258/07984 627270 janet@gardenmentor.co.uk
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Winter is the time of year for ditch, hedge and fence work to take place. This month Trevor from Ardens has done a great job restoring a ditch which can be seen next to the end of the green lane, and which has had to remain shallower than we would have liked since it crosses both an oil and a gas pipeline. He has also restored the ditch on the perimeter of our orchard. Cheshire Wildlife Trsut and Wild Areas volunteers can now press ahead with replanting and restoring two sections of hedge in time for the Spring. Andrew Woodcock will be trimming of the hedges in February. They are left through the Winter to allow them to provide food for birds and cut before the nesting season begins.
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CAN YOU LOOK BETTER AND FEEL BETTER IN JUST 9 DAYS? YES WITH Forever Living C9 Clean your body over a 9 day period- Even celebrities are talking about this Aloe Vera programme. Let’s face it the chances are most people have eaten more and drank more over the last few months than normal, and looking for a way to shift those extra few pounds, while getting rid of that yuck bloated feeling we all get. A product that would help prepare your body for the winter months ahead and helps to shift a few pounds at the same time. If you are not looking to shift so much weight, then I would suggest increasing the calorie intake but with healthy options. So what is C9? It’s a really simple and easy to follow 9 day nutritional cleansing program, it cleanses your body of all the unnatural chemicals and excellent for kick starting weight loss. It also gives you full nutrition, which means your body doesn’t try and hang on to its fat stores. What I liked about this plan, was that it is suitable for men and women, and it’s covered by a money-back guarantee, that’s got to be a plus. This easy-to follow 9 day programme provides you with all the necessary tools to help you cleanse your system. Let’s face it, most people service their car once a year, spring clean the house, so why not clean your most valuable asset YOUR BODY. Whilst following the C9 programme, it is recommended that you drink plenty of water. Approximately 3 litres a day for men and 2-2.5 litres a day for women. I found this program amazing, a healthy way to cleanse my body, while preparing me for winter. I not only lost inches but LBS. I feel much healthier now, not craving for sweet snacks. The Aloe juice is unusual taste but I soon got used to it. Definitely tastes better from the fridge. My skin and hair look much better from drinking the aloe and I have also noticed my nails feel much stronger, I am sleeping much better, I had a tendency of waking up several times during the night and now I sleep right through. I don’t feel tied all the time, and I have stuck to the healthy food options. I don’t snack on rubbish and don’t feel like I need too anymore. Overall I feel much healthier. I am amazed at the results of this programme. If you want to cleanse your body a healthy way, then I can truly recommend Forever Living C9 The C9 provides the perfect starting point for transforming your diet and fitness habits. Based around Forever’s bestselling Aloe Vera Gel drink, this nutritionally-balanced programme will allow you to see real results in just nine days.
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Cheshire View the venue with a view
Freemasons’ Hall, Plough Lane, Christleton, Chester Tel: 01244 332442 Cheshire View offers extensive facilities for business conferences, exhibitions, meeting seminars, wedding receptions, civil ceremonies, anniversaries, celebration parties and Christmas functions.
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Cheshire View the venue with a view
St Peter’s Church Waverton invite you to
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Design, supply and fit: ●Kitchens and fitted wardrobes ●Wooden windows and doors ●Staircases Other joinery work undertaken Contact Rob Parkinson on 01244 332346 or 07855 448473 or email: parkinsonjoinery@btinternet.com
FLOOR SANDING Professional virtually dust free sanding Why not renovate your wood floor by sanding and re-sealing? Local family business Est. 1997
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5 Financial Tips when Travelling When you are traveling on either business or pleasure, you do need to be mindful of your money. A common error that many travellers make is they do not take proper care of their finances. As a result, they can run short of money at a very inopportune time. The effects of this can range from embarrassing to seriously troubling. Imagine not having the funds to pay for a taxi if your hire car breaks down. Instead of having to imagine or deal with any serious problems while traveling, here are five financial tips to help you out: 1. Plan out your budget long in advance of the trip. This will definitely be worth the effort. By planning a budget in advance, you will have a plan of good financial sense available at your fingertips for you to follow. Just be sure you stick with it! 2. Do not eat at all the really expensive restaurants, you may need to keep an eye on your food budget when you are traveling as you may well be caught out at the incredible effect that dining out can have on your pot of money. Look towards lower cost alternatives in order to keep your bank accounts in good shape. 3. Make sure to tell your credit card company you are travelling before you leave. Let them know that you will be travelling, to where and how long for. As some companies are more sensitive than others, it could be possible that overseas charges are flagged as possible fraud. In addition, if your mobile phone doesn't work while you're away, you wouldn't be able to tell that your card provider is trying to contact you and nothing would be worse than suddenly finding yourself financially cut off, so plan ahead. 4. Speaking of bank accounts, you need to check your balance regularly. It can be very difficult to properly or effectively budget your travel when you are not keeping a close eye on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it in your account. Do not go overboard with buying souvenirs or visiting the hot spots at night. Everyone wants to have fun when they are traveling, but you also have to be aware of how much money being a spendthrift can cost you. Taking a step back and make sure you really think hard before parting with your money and whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really necessary. 5. Protect your money at all times: Never leave money in a back pocket, it may get stolen and pick pocketing is one of the biggest crimes that tourists report to the local authorities. A money belt and a hotel safe are the two best ways to protect money. These five travel tips are fairly simple and they all can take you quite far in terms of your ability to save money while traveling. There is no reason to see your budget go off course when you are travelling. A few simple precautions can almost certainly help you stay on the right track.
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Monthly Newsletter - Western Rural Police Team Message from Inspector Keith Curbishley
This month, I would like to concentrate my message on some of the measures you can take to prevent you from becoming a victim of crime. Identity theft sounds innocuous, but can have long term effects on individuals’ ability to obtain future credit. Offenders will use a variety of means to gather basic information about you (name, address, phone number etc) and then use this to try to gather extra information – possibly by phoning you up, pretending to be from a bank or computer company, or going through rubbish in your wheelie bin for un-shredded documentation etc. They will then use this additional information to apply for things such as financial loans or home delivery shopping, which they will intercept before it reaches your door. Please treat your personal information with the same care that you take of your credit cards or cheque books – destroy or shred any paperwork with such details and do not divulge personal information to unsolicited callers. Secondly, social media evolves quickly, with new sites quickly gaining in popularity. However, all sites require a certain amount of personal information about each user upon registration. They will also request additional information which enables additional features of the site to be accessed. Unless each user goes into ‘settings’ for the site to restrict how this information is used, then this information may well be available to all other users of the site! This information may well identify when a user is not at home, such that an offender will know when an address is unoccupied. If you use any social media sites (Facebook / Instagram / Twitter etc), please make sure you adjust your security settings to restrict who has access to your personal information. Please register with the Cheshire Alert website (details above) for other advice and information. Email western.rural.npu@cheshire. pnn.police.uk Twitter @WesternRuralNPU Website www.cheshire.police.uk 36
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It’s a brand new year and here at Thomas Property Group we are kicking off our 2015 with an incredible number of properties being let! Our first week back saw us secure 15 new lets for January, and we are continuing this trend with a fantastic 32 lets for the year to date! In keeping with our New Year’s resolution for continued success we are expanding our office with an exciting move to larger premises on Grosvenor Street in Chester, across the road from our current City Office. We still also have our convenient rural office in Waverton!
Our increased resources means we are able to provide great customer service and help secure you a let very quickly for your property thus reducing your void period. If you’re a landlord, we can offer expert advice on how to get your property ready for the rental market and provide honest advice to ensure we secure a tenant for you quickly. Winter is always a dreaded time of year for landlords if their property becomes vacant, so why not beat those winter blues and contact us today on 01244 311119 for a FREE rental valuation? CITY OFFICE
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20 Eggbridge Lane Waverton CH3 7PE
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Caldy Valley Renovations Ltd Local builders and roofing specialists All types of building work undertaken from new extensions and internal alterations to property maintenance and repairs All aspects of roofing including flat roofs Work carried out to the very highest of standards. Based on Eggbridge Lane, Waverton, we are a local building firm who pride ourselves in a personalised service, all of our customers have been extremely satisfied with the work and references can be obtained.
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NEW VAUXHALL CORSA 1.0T Driving with David Parry-Jones It looks familiar but this is Vauxhall’s redesigned, cleaner, greener Corsa - which amazingly is also cheaper! MODEL: New Vauxhall Corsa ENGINE: 1.4 petrol PRICE: £14,695 (starts £8,995) POWER: 115PS @ 5,000rpm TORQUE: 170Nm@1,800rpm
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IT’S UNHEARD of in the British car industry that a major player brings out a new model that is not only cleaner, greener and better than the one it replaces, but will be about £1,000 CHEAPER when it hits showrooms before Christmas! CORSA STARTS £8,995 ~ Vauxhall’s latest generation of its massive selling 4m long Corsa second only in sales to Ford’s Fiesta - now starts at £8,995 in its double parallel line side-on crease fresh design. LOTS COME STANDARD ~ Now in a new marketing rethink, the entire range, from the extras free £8,995 to £14,695 (for the excellent 1.0T’), will get as LED running lights and a £70 heated windscreen as standard, along with the options of hill start, tyre pressure monitoring and advanced park auto parking! LOW LOW EMISSIONS ~ Do take a close look also at Vauxhall’s great 1.4-litre new CDTi variant, turning out 95bhp, that will have the crazily low emission of just 85g/km, while others in the range average 100g/km or just above. The amazing 1.3 CDTi Corsa does 88.3mpg with 85g/km emissions. UK TOP FAVOURITE ~ Corsa stretches back to the 1980s and last year 84,275 folk bought one, which represented a third of all Vauxhall sales. So you can see how it is crucial to GM’s future in the UK. ‘It’s the meat and veg of the range’, PR Denis Chick stressed, sitting next to me at its launch. AN IMPRESSIVE SELLER ~ And he surprised me that Corsa sales alone, beat the total sales of companies like Peugeot, Citroen, SEAT and even Land Rover, in the UK, it was so popular in 2013. PLUMP FOR 1.0T ~ Making a huge impression at the Gwynedd national launch, was the brand new 1.0-litre EcoTec three cylinder engine. It is just amazing, so look at no other, as Vauxhall has unlocked the key to get big engine direct injection performance, out of tiny volumes. THREE OR FIVE DOORS ~ Corsa will be available with three or five doors with the cut-off rear roof three door variants, concentrating on the sportier models. And there will be a whopping 14 colours to choose from, from yellow, red and navy blue to woodpecker green! ONE GREAT NEW CAR ~ On the road new Corsa has been built to impress. Its roadholding is nothing less than spectacular, it is quiet even at speed and the suspension’s so good it mimics a much larger car. PLENTY OF EXTRAS ~ New owners can even order a traffic recognition front camera, a winter pack that heats the steering wheel and seats in 45 seconds, intellilink on a seven-inch screen, with phone book support and bluetooth. And yes, a DAB radio is available! LOADSA TRIM LEVELS ~ Trim levels in the range vary from names likes Sting and Excite to Life and Limited Edition. In fact the only thing wrong with this exciting new car is the confusing mix of engines and trims. AND THOSE SAVINGS ~ Some of the exciting models, like the 1.2i that is currently £11,625, is to be £10,900 and the £14,650 Limited Edition drop[s to £13,805. But go for the SE or SRi and the savings are more spectacular over this year’s ones, at £2,195 and £2,970! ANY BAD POINTS? ~ Just two, the speedo only shows 20, 40, 6,0 80 and 100mph, with not even a red dot in between, to indicate the British love of 30 and 50mph limits! And most models have no SatNav which I would put ahead of a heated screen or park assist! 40
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Polly - The Blogging Boxer ........ A Joke! Well, I’ve been a bit stuck for something to blog about, mainly I suppose because of the weather. I spend quite a lot of time outside when it’s warm and can watch the world go by our front gate. But it’s not quite the same thing sitting in front of the fire is it? It doesn’t stir one to deep thoughts, in fact it makes me quite lazy, so much so that Him-indoors has been nagging me endlessly to do my blog, but when one’s mind is blank that’s not so easy. But a sparrow came to the rescue! Now, about the sparrow, I’ve called him Rufus. Every night for the past week he’s lodged himself under the roof of our porch, tucked away where he’s quite safe and out of the wind. So, he’s under the roof with us! Get it? Clever for a mere dog don’t you think? But I still can’t do doggerel, much as I try, you know, ‘The cat sat on the mat,’ stuff. I mean, what proper word really rhymes with ‘dog?’ Love Polly xxx
Tree Barber Tree Pruning Difficult Hedges Trimmed Fencing Supplied and erected Logs for Sale
Log splitting service Bespoke Log Stores Supplied Weekly Log Delivery Service 07971066115 01829752278 davethesprout@btopenworld.com
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100 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5BP Telephone - 0 1 2 4 4 5 6 6 2 8 0 W W W . C O MP U T E R S U P P O R T C H E S T E R . C O . U K 43
Ever thought about fostering as an alternative career?
Make a real difference: by using your parenting skills and experience by offering a young person a home We offer amazing rewards and benefits to our professional foster carers; • We provide first class Training and 24 hour social work support • Earning potential of between 26k - 52k (depending whether you are approved to foster either 1 or 2 children) • 14 days paid respite / holiday per year • Healthcare plan To find out more about becoming a professional foster carer, either call Alison Gregory on 01978 313777 or
e.mail: alison.gregory @ prospectscare.co.uk
A perspective from Prospects foster carers – Cathy and Calvin If you had told us 8 years ago that we would become foster carers we would have said ‘no way’ as it wasn’t something we had ever considered. . We worked hard and had always had a busy life style with 3 teenage children and we longed for a bit of peace. If only had we known then what path our lives were going to take. A Family member became a carer and was a frequent visitor with their children to our house. All our preconceived ideas about fostering went out the window and we realised that it was something we could do. We made the initial enquiry and set the ball rolling, with our children fully supporting us. The assessment was extremely thorough as our childhood background and our parenting skills were discussed, but it wasn’t anywhere near as daunting as we were expecting because we were supported all the time by our assessor. No two children are the same as their difficult life experiences have a massive impact on their behaviour. We never take it personally because we feel that often an outburst is just an outward demonstration of an inward pain. With lots of commitment, love, and consistent boundaries we have seen children really come into their own. Our hope is that we give all our children the best opportunities to reach their full potential. We are delighted to be part of Prospects Fostering agency in Wrexham. The support and training has been second to none and we even have access to clinical psychologists who really help us to support our children. All the carers are fabulous and really support each other and we have made some life long friends who really understand some of the challenges that we live with. We would encourage anyone who would love to make a difference in a child’s life to make an initial enquiry for an informal chat. We can honestly say that it has been one of the best decisions we have ever made. Is it hard? .... most certainly. Will there be tears? .....yes sometimes. Do you need to be resilient? ........definately. Does a sense of humour help? ....without doubt! Is it worth it? ....absolutely 100%!!
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Bacon, sausage and free range egg baps Croissants, tea cakes, eggs benedict Home made soups, daily specials, sandwiches, light lunches
Find us at Barrowmore Enterprise Estate Barnhouse Lane Great Barrow CH3 7JA
Delicious home made cakes, scones, tray bakes, puddings Great coffee, speciality teas, hot chocolate, milkshakes, presses, fruit juices, smoothies We would be delighted to see you Fabulous setting, warm and friendly welcome, dog friendly, local walks and cycle routes nearby Bluebell Private Events Use our fully licensed venue for your special occasion, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday parties, corporate events We will tailor a bespoke menu to suit your requirements Please call to check availability and arrange a consultation For further information or if you would like to volunteer please call Leonie on 07983501580 or 01829 742633
Monday to Friday 9.30am till 3pm Saturday 10am till 3pm
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CHESTER AND DISTRICT SCOUTS
GANG SHOW
In February, Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st, Chester and District Scouts will be holding their 59th production of The Gang Show at the Vanbrugh Theatre at The Kings School in Chester. The Gang Show in Chester has been going from strength to strength over the years and we are very pleased to be back at The Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school with another fantastic show. Beavers, Cubs , Scouts , Explorers , Network and Leaders from all over Chester District have been rehearsing since October but we are sure that all the hard work will be worth it !! The show will provide an evening of singing, dancing and laughter suitable for all the family and we also have a matinee performance on the Saturday. For tickets contact: Mel Hall, tel.07544 144445 or alternatively visit:www.chestergangshow.net 45
Night Sky in February 2015 Mercury is now too near the Sun to be visible. Mars however is still briefly visible just after dusk, low in the south west. On February 21 Mars and Venus appear together in the sky. An even more spectacular event occurs the day before when the thin crescent new moon joins the pair on February 20th. Jupiter is still well placed for observing for most of the night. It is on the borders of Cancer and Leo high in the southern sky and easily outshining all the surrounding stars. The moon will be close to Jupiter on February 3rd and 4th. Saturn is a morning object visible in the morning twilight. It is in the constellation of Scorpio close to the bright red star Antares, and so will be low down in the south. Geoff Chamberlain
Irish dance classes
Christleton parish hall on Mondays beginners 4-5pm advanced 5-6pm Mondays & Wednesdays 6.30pm -7.30pm at Tarporley primary school. Boys and girls welcome from age 4. Adults also welcome. Taught by Emma Orhan excast member of magic of the dance/river dance. Come along purely for fitness and fun or aim towards competition or grade examinations.
Call Emma on 07920728422.
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S G GARDEN MAINTENANCE
All Groundwork undertaken • Free Estimates • Grass Cutting • Pruning • Hedge Cutting • Turf Laying • Border Work Call Mr Darlington
0787 933 9474/ 01829 752042
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Well trained, socialized dogs are a joy to own. (Formerly with Clay Gwyther) of Grosvenor Lofts ) Enhance yourMusicians, bonding and Dance control by attending Classical Bands, “Basic” dog training classes Acts being held in the Multi-cultural We also doarea, sunSaturday/Sunday rooms & extensions Farndon mornings & & Specialist Artistes. Saturday afternoons + Monday evenings. 30 Years Experience Puppy clubs are held over the weekend (Dogs under 6 months) www.jementertainments.co.uk Training at Bellssupplied Garden Centre, Holtsubmitted on Wednesdays Drawings and
Julia Maria Elms 01244 340847 Call Francis on 01829 270374 for 426422 further information 07723 374234 /07946 01244 372058 Julia@jementertainments.co.uk the cheshire dog trainer.co.uk
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Are you working and need someone to look after your dog? • Free Estimates Going out for the day? • Grass Cutting Going on holiday? Bring your dog to me.... • Pruning I will walk your dog, take it to training or dog agility and • Hedge Cutting look after it for the day in my safe home environment.
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PRESTIGE HOME CLEAN Yvonne M.J Roberts West Tree Care
Local, family run, AllHigh typesquality of treemobile surgery domestic cleaning business. Trimming, shaping, hairdressing service Twelve years of customer satisfaction. felling dangerous trees etc I ncluding cutting, colouring, Whether it’s a one off clean, weekly, fortWood chipper available perms etc. nightly orpressure monthly, you decide. Fencing washing Home or office, any job and children sizeTrimming welcome. Ladies, gentlemen and All waste removed • Hedge
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Pull cords replaced • Carburettors cleaned domestic cleaning Engine rough idling gutters • Loss of&power repaired fasciasFilters replaced • Oil changed conservatory Annual roof cleaning service Throttle/drive cables replaced bc & gs mcgreavy Blades sharpened
01606551286Call Darren on 07867 692568 07535390676
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WELFARE BENEFIT APPEALS
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I have 18 years experience in this field 20 Eggbridge Lane Local electrician 18 years experience Waverton CH3 7PE from £120.00 • AllAppeals work fully insured and guaranteed • Landlord certificates issued testing &33 inspecting 01244 00 33 Teltoo No: 0800 • No job small from a690 socket6452 to a rewire • Free quotes • No call out charge 01244sara@benefitforms.co.uk 556989 Mob. 07832 273590 orTel. email Email - n.beckettelectrical@gmail.co.uk
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GEOFF PARRY PLASTERING CONTRACTOR
Precision Plumbing and Heating
ESTABLISHED 1985
All plumbing and gas work undertaken
All aspects of Internal & External undertaken including: RENDERING, PEBBLE-DASHING, DRY-LINING AND COVING.
Tel: 01244 680394 Mob: 07771 895785
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Paul - local plumber Tel: 01829 770 559 Mob. 07969 132887
A. Roberts Tree Services Speedy Ironing Service The Studio Tattenhall Tree Work
Not enough hours in the day? Pilates â&#x20AC;˘ Inspections â&#x20AC;˘ Pruning â&#x20AC;˘ Felling & Reducing Fed up spending your day off ironing? â&#x20AC;˘ Reshaping & Thinning â&#x20AC;˘ Hedge Maintenance Alexander Technique I will do for you. 24it Hour Emergency Service Professional, reliable. â&#x20AC;˘ Dangerous Tree Removal Nia References available. â&#x20AC;˘ Neighbouring Tree & Hedge Issues ÂŁ12 Classes per 7 hour. and workshops Day Cooling Off Period Will collect & deliver. â&#x20AC;˘ All Work Guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured Contact: JillLicence Call me to discuss.Waste Carrier â&#x20AC;˘ Registered
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Piano and Harpsichord Tuning and Repairs Andrew P Dean Dip.NTC, CGLI, AVCM
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ANDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAWN & GARDEN Yvonne West CARE Jungle clearance High quality mobile Hedges cut &service lowered hairdesssing Trees topped pruned including cutting,and colouring, Stump grinding Lawns scarified permsâ&#x20AC;˘ etc Chippings by request Ladies, gentlemen and children Tidy-ups â&#x20AC;˘ Jet washing
Period RefURBISHMENTS Kate Foxton MTI, MAR, MIFPA
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Previously at Essenelle Salon
Free quotes. waste removed (Browns ofAll Chester)
by Geoffrey Collinson
Specialising in listed and period property. Remedial massage Reflexology Decorating - Cornice &Coving Sandblasting - Floor Restoration Aromatherapy Full property refurbs or single items for. The Boshawcatered Centre, Dunham Hill
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FOR YOUR DIARY SAT 7TH MARCH
CHESTER RSPB. 9am. Coach trip to Leighton Moss. A few tickets left at £14 till mid-February, £16 thereafter. One of the premier RSPB reserves in the North West with a wide range of waders and wildfowl. Call Viv on 01244 400433 to buy your tickets now.
FRI 13TH MARCH
RURAL TOURING ARTS present ‘From Berlin to Broadway’. 7.30pm Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. The Orichalcum Band, featuring Katherine ‘Liberty Pink’ Pledger with a lively musical journey from the seedy underworld of Berlin’s cabaret scene to New York’s glamorous Broadway. Suitable for age 10+. Tickets £9 from Complement Tattenhall High St, The Studio Worley Court or tel: 01829 771374 or book online www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/142409
SAT 14TH MARCH
GRAND BOOK SALE over 2,000 books for sale at Huxley Village Hall. Open 10am-4pm. Proceeds to be split between Tarporley Hospital and Huxley & Hargrave Village Halls. Many thanks to those who donated books. For info contact Les Pritchard on 01829 781321.
WED 25TH MARCH
CHRISTLETON WEDNESDAY GROUP - SOUP & SWEET SPRING LUNCH. 12 noon in Christleton Parish Hall. Ticket £10 including a glass of wine, available from members or call 01244 336644 In aid of LIVE!
Registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No 211015) and in Scotland (SC037789). Also registered in Northern Ireland (XT3 3805) Isle of Man (No 945) and Jersey (NPO 369).
HEARTSTART TRAINING, Sat 7th Feb, Thje Studio, Tattenhalll Heartstart schemes provide free Emergency Life Support (ELS) training in the community and schools. They are aimed at the public and anyone from the age of ten upwards can attend and learn the complete range of ELS skills. To date2.6 million peoplehave been trained through Heartstart. Knowing what to do when someone has a cardiac arrest is important. If you can do CPR you can buy the time needed for professional help to arrive and save the life of your loved one. Being able to do CPR more than doubles their chance of survival. The Heartstart course is designed to follow the current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines. The course lasts for three hours including a tea break and is delivered by a combination of DVD learning, discussion and practical “hands-on” training. This will involve kneeling and lying and rolling on the floor, so participants are advised to wear appropriate and comfortable clothing. Please also be prepared to work in socks or bare feet as The Studio operates a ‘no outdoor shoes’ policy Cost: This training is provided free of charge – however any donations to Tattenhall First Responders would be gratefully received 50
What’s On ... in the local area ... in February TUE 3RD
TIVERTON DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (off A49) at 7.30pm. NOTE NEW TIME. Prepare to enter our Spring & Autumn Shows by getting some handy hints from Mr Bob Jones on “How to win at Shows with all that grows”. Entry £1.50 (members), £2 (visitors) incl. raffle and refreshments. All welcome.
FRI 6TH
CHAIR UPHOLSTERY & CHAIR CANING. Learn how to restore your furniture under the guidance of experienced teachers at Burley Hall, Waverton. Enquiries 01244 335308.
FRI 6TH
HUXLEY FILM NIGHT – “Jersey Boys” 7.30pm at Huxley Village Hall. £5 entrance. Wine/tea/coffee/ice cream on sale. Information 01829 781294 or 781573
SAT 7TH
MARK BROWN at Farndon Sports & Social Club. For details call Ken on 01829 270965
TUE 10TH
RURAL CHESTER FLOWER CLUB at the Burley Memorial Hall, Waverton. 7.30pm Demonstration by Kate Russell. Visitors and new members welcome.
WED 11TH
TATTENHALL GARDENING SOCIETY 7.45pm in the Barbour Institute. An illustrated talk by Carol Madden entitled “A Seed for Thought”, showing various techniques for getting the best from growing plants by seed. Yearly membership £12 single, £17 joint. Visitors always welcome - £3, Allotments Assoc members - £2. Any queries call Alex Radley on 01829 770386..
SAT 14TH
CHRISTLETON COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET at the Ring O’Bells 9.30am-1.30pm
SUN 15TH
MESSY CHURCH at the Parish Hall Christleton. 4.00-6.00pm. 3rd Sunday of every month.
MON 16TH
CHRISTLETON MONTHLY LUNCHEON CLUB. Serving a hot lunch at 12.30pm in the Parish Hall. All welcome. For nformation or to book a place call Liz (409414), Janet (325529) or Christine (335562).
WED 18TH
CHESTER RSPB. Indoor Meeting. A Year on the Moss. Barry Probin transports us to this fascinating environment which supports some of our rarest wildlife, taking us through an annual cycle on Whixall Moss. Visitors welcome. £2 for group members, £3 for visitors (refreshments included). 7.30pm at St Mary’s Centre, St Mary’s Hill, Chester CH1 2DW.
THU 19TH
WEST CHESHIRE RURAL U3A. In the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall commencing with refreshments at 2pm and followed by Alan Hayhurst’s talk on “Cheshire Murders” at 2.30pm. Call Hilary Scarratt 01829 770516 or Peter Brunton 01829 741824 for further info.
FRI 20TH
CHAIR UPHOLSTERY & CHAIR CANING. Learn how to restore your furniture under the guidance of experienced teachers at Burley Hall, Waverton. Enquiries 01244 335308.
SAT 21ST
BALLROOM DANCING at the Burley Hall, Waverton. 8pm-11pm. Quickstep - Waltz - Foxtrot Cha Cha Cha - Tango - Rhumba - Samba. Live keyboard music by John Mawson. Tickets £5 incl. light refreshments. BYO drinks/nibbles. Phone Lorraine 01244 335331 or pay at the door.
THU 26TH
CHESTER FAMILY HISTORY GROUP – 7.30pm – County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane A talk entitled “Discovering ‘The Royal Agricultural Show’ of June 1893 in Hoole” by Monty Mercer. Members and non-members welcome. Small charge on the door. Ample parking.
FRI 27TH
FREE HOLISTIC THERAPY SESSIONS by Ashworth Time Bank Rural Wellbeing Project. 4th Friday of every month. 2pm-4pm at Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. Therapies include: Reiki, Back Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology. For info call Susan 01829 772592.
FRI 27TH
LADIES PAMPER EVENING & SHOPPING EVENT. Waverton Village Hall 6-8pm. Tickets £5 to include a goody bag and light refreshments. Free mini facials and arm massages on the night! All proceeds to Waverton Pre School. Call Cat: 07884 006255 for tickets.
FRI 27TH
BARROW & LITTLETON TWINNING ASSOCIATION - AGM at 7.30pm in Barrow Village Hall, followed by dinner. New members (do not have to be from either village) welcome.
FRI 27TH
FRIDAY FLICKS - “American Hustle” (15) at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. Crime/Drama stars Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams. 8pm (doors 7.30pm). £5 entry. Bar available.
SAT 28TH
DAVY LEE VAUGHAN at Farndon Sports & Social Club. For details call Ken on 01829 270965
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