A41 July 2015

The A41 July 2015

Linking the villages, people and businesses along the A41 and beyond!

Inside this month!

Win ÂŁ300 worth of Jacksons Fencing Vouchers Win tickets to see Buzzcocks in Chester

W

elcome to the July issue.

I’m writing this early (trying to be organised!) on the 21st June, the Summer Solstice. This is the day that the Earth leans furthest towards the Sun, meaning that people around the world enjoy the longest period of sunshine - if they’re lucky! Hopefully it will definately be sunny when you read this in July.

Lots inside this month, I’ve two great competitions for you to enter. For those of you, like me, who were lucky enough (some may say that’s debatable) to witness the start of punk rock and all that followed, then go to page 20 as there is the opportunity to win tickets to see Buzzcocks at Chester Live Rooms. Also Louise at Jacksons Fencing is offering readers the chance to win £300 of Jacksons vouchers so have a look at pages 10 and 11 if gardening is more your thing.

Thanks and appreciation go to Polly the Boxer who keeps us updated on the doggy world. Janet Heath our gardener, David Parry-Jones our driver, Geoff Chamberlain who guides us through the stars, Huw the Farmer, Tracey the travel guide and everyone else who very kindly contributes to the magazine..

I hope you enjoy it! Have a great July, Julie Contact: 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.

Would you like to earn a little extra cash?

Get out and about in the fresh air?

I need someone to help me deliver the A41s Christleon/Waverton area.

Good rate of pay. Please email Julie at westviewpublications@gmail.com if interested.

Heavenly Summer Spa Day You may choose one treatment from each section below Full Body Scrub File and Paint on hands or feet Eyebrow Shape ------------------Hydrating Body Treatment Foot and Leg Treatment Hydrate Hand Treatment -------------------Babor Express Facial Sensational Eye Treatment Deep Clay Mask Facial -------------------Mini Head Massage Foot Massage Hand Massage Included in this spa day is a relaxing Spa lunch and full use of our Health Club facilities

£79.00

£89.00

Mon - Thurs

Fri- Sun

Valid 31/08/2015

For all enquires please call our spa reception 01244 335262 or email thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk

Energising Treatment Spa Offer This wonderful treatment will leave your skin feeling exceptionally soft, moisturised and smelling gorgeous, thanks to the notes of mandarin and lime in the products. Starting with an exfoliation to remove surface cells and bring a new brightness to the skin, and followed by a luxurious wrap to nourish and hydrate, we will finish off with massaging in any products not yet absorbed.

£45.00 usually £60.00 offer valid until 31/08/2015 Rowton Hall Country House Hotel Health Club and Spa, Whitchurch Road, Rowton, Chester CH3 6AD t - 01244 335262 e- thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk www.rowtonhallhotel.co.uk

High Summer - July gardening

J

uly is a month when the classic English herbaceous border is seen at its best. The gardens mentioned below have lovely borders and will give you ideas of plants to grow in your own garden.

I love the herbaceous borders filled with perennials that pop up year after year. Agapanthus with its large heads of deep blue or white flowers and green strap like leaves it is an architectural plant for a hot sunny border and grows best in well drained soil and moisture at the roots.

Another good plant for a sunny site is Lychnis coronaria also known as Bridget–in–her-bravery according to the RHS website.

If you have a sandy well drained soil in baking sun then this will be an asset to any border. It has grey/silvery soft leaves with magenta pink or white flowers. It does not last long but it will seed happily about your garden.

Lavenders are also a lovely small shrub for a sunny border. If you want the classic lavender scent then go for English Lavender Lavendula angustifolia. With many different varieties of English Lavender to choose from (over 250 apparently) there will be one for a pot or a gravelly soil and baking hot sunny border. Compact varieties like Hidcote or Munstead are better for smaller areas.

In July cut back flowering shrubs such as Lilac, Weigela, Cistus and Philadelphus, just after they finish flowering, if you want to reduce them in size. Cut off dead flowers from Roses, Penstemons, Delphiniums, Centaurea, Nepeta and Lupins and you may well get a second flush of flowers in late summer – always a bonus!

Dead heading annuals in pots will keep them flowering and do remember to keep pots well watered in dry weather. Sow salad seeds of radishes, rocket, lambs lettuce and lettuce for autumn cropping.

If you would like to visit gardens for ideas and a lovely afternoon tea, I suggest you look out for gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme where all proceeds go to charities including Marie Cure Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Support. In Chester, on 4th and 5th July, 150 Barrell Well Hill gardens are open. On a series of terraces going down to the River Dee you can see perennials and shrubs for sun, a stream and bog garden. The Rowans at Threapwood near Malpas is open on 11th and 12th July has an Italianate theme. With formal and natural areas including ponds it is a fascinating garden to visit.

Janet Heath Garden Mentor 01244 318258/07984 627270

janet@gardenmentor.co.uk

A. A. Mower Services have the power to keep in trim GARDEN MACHINERY SPECIALISTS ‡ 6DOHV ‡ 6HUYLFLQJ ‡ 5HSDLUV 6SDUHV ‡ &ROOHFWLRQ 'HOLYHU\ $YDLODEOH 8QLW $ 9 :LOGLQJ %XVLQHVV 3DUN *XLOGHQ 6XWWRQ /DQH *XLOGHQ 6XWWRQ &KHVWHU &+ (;

Tel: (01244) 329325

WESTERN RED CEDAR GARDEN CHIPPINGS

• Will far outlast normal landscaping bark and chips... • 100% cedar • 100% natural untreated product so you get a beautiful aroma from the cedar oil • Natural insect repellent does great for keeping Mosquitos and midges away! • Viewing welcome in Mickle Trafford • Great discounts on bulk orders and great prices on £45 per Bulk Bag which nationwide delivery! covers approx 8m2 • Other cedar products also available (Discounts available for multiple orders) Tel: 07977 788242

explains why this is an important step when planning positively for the future.

What is an LPA?

An LPA is a legal document that Lasting Power of Attorney: Plan for the unexpected allows you (the ‘Donor’) to give authority to a third person (the

Following a very successful ‘Attorney’) to make certain There are two types of LPA and role, which is a serious decisions on your behalf in the responsibility.

Dementia Awareness Week you can choose one type or both: event you are unable to make It is their duty to make all campaign, place thesewhich decisionstook yourself. decisions in your best interests nationally month, Therelast are two types ofSwayne LPA, one • the health and they mustand followwelfare certain LPA that gives your Attorney(s) the Johnson’s private client principles out in the Mental focuses onsetissues such as your daily authority to make decisions about Capacity Act aimed at making solicitors, routine, what you wear and what your property and financial sure you are encouraged to make Lynetteaffairs Viney-Passig andyour and one that gives you eat; medical your ownyour decisions where care; or SOLICITORS Attorney(s) the authority make possible. As a donor, moving you can into a Rebecca Robinson, wouldtolike decisions around decisions about your health and restrict or specify the types of to remind readers of the importance yourof income and benefits, care home; decisions and canthealso be to decide if welfare. attorney used can make, and planning positively for the future.running your bank accounts or you can allow them to maketreatment. all Although LPAs are typically you should refuse life-sustaining investing your money. decisions on your behalf. associated with the elderly, they It can only be used when you’re unable to A Health and Welfare LPA allows What is the alternative?

Lynetteare(Director and Head of Private just as important for younger make your own decisions your Attorney(s) to make people who may become If you do not have an LPA in Client) says “although no-one likes to think incapacitated through accident or

decisions about where you should

place and later become mentally about it,illness. there may come atrue time when you live, how you should be treated This is particularly incapacitated, relatives may face LPA • the property and financial affairs medically, what you should eat with a Property andmake Financial are no longer able to decisions on your long delays and expense in who you should concerns have contact decisions your Affairs LPA, which can be used applying toabout the court of money and own. For a variety of reasons, youand may need with. You can also give yourproperty, while someone still has capacity protection to get access and take your allowing someone to pay bills help with somea personal of the welfare day-to-day things, health andfor welfare attorney the (whereas LPA control of your assets and and collect benefits on your behalf, and also power to accept or refuse can only be used once they have finances. example, paying bills or medical care; and life-sustaining treatment on your lost it). to sell your home.

You can appoint someone also with the bigger decisions, such as behalf. stepproperty and financial What decisions can my attorto look afterNext your selling ney’s yourmake? home.”

Who can I appoint as my If you would like advice about affairs at any time. Lasting Powers of attorney? preparing A person possessing a Property “Planning ahead for such ischoose anyone you trust Attorney please visit Swayne You may Affairs LPAeventualities can and Financial as your attorney, Johnson Solicitors Ruthin at makebecause decision ondoing things such as important, so now can make a provided “Thethey most sensible course of action is clear,” Llanrhydd Manor, Llanrhydd buying and selling your property, are over 18, not bankrupt and big difference to you and your family in the conclude Lynette and “Everyone they are willing to take on the Street, or call Rebecca.

01824 703833. dealing with your bills, collecting future. Making a lasting power of attorney should consider preparing a lasting power of (LPA) while you are still in good health attorney if they have not already done so.” allows you to choose one or more people to make decisions on your behalf when you are If you would like more advice about unable to make these decisions yourself.” preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney please visit Swayne Johnson Solicitors at the White If you were to become incapacitated due House, High Street, Tattenhall, or call 01829 to accident or illness, it will obviously be a 700333 to make an appointment with Lynette very stressful time for your family. or Rebecca.

Taking out an LPA now, whilst you are still in good health, means decisions can be made Lynette Viney-Passig Rebecca Robinson quickly in your best interests. As you can only apply for an LPA while you have the mental capacity to do so, it is important to think about making an LPA sooner rather than later.”

“If you do not have an LPA in place and later become mentally incapacitated, your family may face long delays and expense in applying to the Court of Protection to get access and take control of your assets and finances.”

Swayne Johnson Solicitors Tattenhall at the White House, High Street.

01829 700333

The Little Carpet Shop

CHESTER’S MOST RECOMMENDED CARPET SHOP Also recommended by

WHICH MAGAZINE!

NO silly sales gimmicks, NO pressure Just:

1st Class SERVICE, Honest ADVICE, and GENUINE prices

SHOPPING AS IT SHOULD BE!

AN INDEPENDENT FAMILY RUN BUSINESS WE AIM TO MAKE THE NOTHING IS TOO MUCH FITTING OF YOUR NEW TROUBLE FOR US. CARPET AS STRESS FREE YOUR SATISFACTION IS AS POSSIBLE OUR PRIORITY

Unable to uplift carpet or move furniture?

We will do it for you at no extra cost!

Need doors trimming to suit new carpet?

We can arrange a joiner

Don’t miss out by making the mistake of thinking a small shop offering 1st class service is expensive!

LOW OVERHEADS MEANS WE CAN OFFER BETTER PRICES TO YOU! • Genuine competitive prices, we promise NO GIMMICKS! • Extensive range of Carpets & Vinyls & Rugs

• 1st Class fitting service by our team of dedicated experienced fitters • Free Estimates, No Surcharges,

• No Salesmen, just personal friendly advice

•No Delivery Costs, No Hidden Extras

PRICES TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS!

MANY MORE DESIGNS ON DISPLAY IN OUR SHOWROOM

CUSTOMERS HAVE SHOPPED AROUND AND TELL US WE ARE BETTER ON PRICE AND SERVICE!

´`¬´| |?

Dear Debbie & Steve Many thanks ` F .´`Â`to you and your

`JJ|

`?© team for a first class job.

TEL: 01244 380308

Opening Times: Mon to Fri: 9.00 - 5.30, Sat: 9.00 – 4.30, Sun: Closed

u 161 LONG LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CH2 1JF www.thelittlecarpetshop.co.uk

Äja

? Å ´y? ¬ ´ Å ¼ ? [ Å ¼© ´`? l © ? l|©¬´ Q ?¬¬ J 0y? Å ¼ ? ¬ l © Å ¼© ?´|` Q` ? [ ?[Â|Q` £8` |¬ Ã` `?¬`[¤ 0y` HHHHHHX 8?Â`©´

Thank you also for your patience and advice .

“We is well pleased” The L******, Waverton

!

"

#

!

"

Jacksons Woven Retreat garden shelter

After showing you some of our very lovely customer projects over the last few months, to help inspire you with your own garden projects, I thought it was high time I showed you something tempting from the Jacksons range. Something suitably summery, that may capture your imagination and make you keen to have something like it in your own outdoor space.

I think this may be it; we created the Retreat shelter a couple of years ago, it was inspired by a structure in one of our Jacksons show gardens 10

(The Sanctuary Garden by Joanne Winn). It was a simple garden shelter with a back, one side and a roof, that had the option of having a polycarbonate covering to make it a bit more showerproof – pretty handy with our typical British summers.

One of the bonuses with this standard, single unit Retreat, is the size; it’s not massive with a modest footprint of roughly 3.3m wide by 1.9m, but as you can see that’s plenty big enough to accommodate a four piece garden seating set, including a table.

So it’s the sort of size that can nestle easily into a corner of a small courtyard or garden. However if you wanted to be more ambitious you can add to this standard Retreat by adding panels or doubling depth etc. so if you wanted something bigger have a chat to Jackson’s sales team.

The original Retreat was designed with Venetian panels (simple horizontal slats) which looked great, this new version Retreat has our new Woven panels which I think looks even better and creates wonderful light and shade effects when the sun shines through * the panels.

$ %& '

#

2133 ! "

# 1 34 5 # 6

11

Night Sky in July 2015 On July 1 the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, come together in the evening sky. Venus will pass less than ½ a degree i.e. less than one Moon’s size, below the slightly dimmer Jupiter. It should make for a spectacular sight especially when the crescent moon joins the pair on 18th July. The bright star Regulus in Leo is also near the pair.

Saturn is at its brightest as it is almost opposite the Sun. Its rings and moons look impressive through a small/medium telescope. It rises during the evening on the borders of Libra and Scorpio, and is significantly brighter than the nearby red star Antares.

Unfortunately it will be rather low in the southern sky.

The moon will be close by on July 26.

Mars and Mercury are not visible this month.

Geoff Chamberlain

VIVA L’OPERA!

St Oswald’s Parish Church, Malpas Friday12th 18thSeptember September - 7.30pm Friday 7.30pm A fun evening of popular and well known opera arias, ensembles and choruses performed by young professionals in aid of the church building fund.

Tickets £5 includes a free interval drink.

Available from Church or Contact 07857 189171

TAKE THE PLUNGE IN CONFIDENCE...

Experience real relaxation in one of our bathrooms & wetrooms.

We explore the world to source beautiful and innovative collections and solutions that offer a fresh perspective on quality. Our passion for perfection spans over 20 years and every bathroom and wetroom we create and install comes with complete peace of mind.

Experience the quality for yourself at one of our showrooms...

Chester

North Wirral

125 Long Lane, Upton-by-Chester Cheshire CH2 1JF t: 01244 381038 e: sales@chesterbathroomsandwetrooms.com w: chesterbathroomsandwetrooms.com

6-8 Prenton Road West, Prenton Wirral CH42 9PN t: 0151 608 4008 e: sales@bathroomsandwetrooms.com w: bathroomsandwetrooms.com

PLAN

DESIGN

SUPPLY

INSTALL

Please phone:

Chester 01244 565419 for a free quotation

WM02959C003 10-Sep-2014 6:31

01244 661438 info@splandscaping.co.uk Complete Landscaping & Maintenance Service, for Private & Commercial Clients • • • • • •

14

Design & Build Landscaping Driveways & Patios Property Services Garden Maintenance Fencing Groundworks

Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

FREE ESTIMATES WWW.SPLANDSCAPING.CO.UK

BMW

Halliwell Jones Chester

The Ultimate Driving Machine

PERFECTLY BALANCED. BALANCED PERFECTLY. BMW Select Representative Example: BMW 320d M Sport Saloon with optional metallic paint.

Term of agreement

47 monthly payments

On the road cash price*

Customer Deposit

Retailer Deposit Contribution

BMW UK Deposit contribution

Total deposit

48 months

£329.00

£32,730.00

£3,749.00

£2,216.89

£3,250.00

£9,215.89

Total amount of credit

Option to purchase fee^

Optional final payment^

Total amount payable

Rate of interest

£23,514.11

£1.00

£11,792.61

£36,472.50

5.40% fixed

Representative 5.4% APR

For more information or to arrange a test drive †, call us on 01244 393600 or visit www.halliwelljoneschesterbmw.co.uk

Halliwell Jones Chester 4FBMBOE 3PBE $IFTUFS, $IFTIJSF $) -4

0G‫ש‬DJBM GVFM FDPOPNZ ‫ש‬HVSFT GPS UIF #.8 E . 4QPSU 4BMPPO 6SCBO NQH M LN &YUSB 6SCBO NQH M LN $PNCJOFE NQH M LN $02 FNJTTJPOT H LN. 'JHVSFT NBZ WBSZ EFQFOEJOH PO ESJWJOH TUZMF BOE DPOEJUJPOT )BMMJXFMM +POFT $IFTUFS JT B DSFEJU CSPLFS BOE OPU B MFOEFS 'JOBODF FYBNQMF JT GPS B #.8 4FMFDU BHSFFNFOU GPS B #.8 E . 4QPSU 4BMPPO XJUI PQUJPOBM NFUBMMJD QBJOU XJUI B DPOUSBDU NJMFBHF PG NJMFT BOE FYDFTT NJMFBHF DIBSHF PG Q QFS NJMF "QQMJFT UP OFX WFIJDMFT PSEFSFE CFUXFFO "QSJM BOE +VOF BOE SFHJTUFSFE CZ 4FQUFNCFS TVCKFDU UP BWBJMBCJMJUZ

3FUBJM DVTUPNFST POMZ 0O UIF SPBE DBTI QSJDF JT CBTFE PO NBOVGBDUVSFSņT SFDPNNFOEFE SFUBJM QSJDF BOE JODMVEFT ZFBS #.8 3FUBJMFS 8BSSBOUZ #.8 &NFSHFODZ 4FSWJDF NPOUITņ SPBE GVOE MJDFODF WFIJDMF ‫ש‬STU SFHJTUSBUJPO GFF EFMJWFSZ OVNCFS QMBUFT BOE 7"5 ?0QUJPOBM ‫ש‬OBM QBZNFOU BOE PQUJPO UP QVSDIBTF GFF OPU QBZBCMF JG ZPV PQU UP SFUVSO UIF WFIJDMF BU UIF FOE PG UIF BHSFFNFOU WFIJDMF DPOEJUJPO FYDFTT NJMFBHF BOE PUIFS DIBSHFT NBZ CF QBZBCMF 'JOBODF BWBJMBCMF TVCKFDU UP DSFEJU BDDFQUBODF UP 6, SFTJEFOUT BHFE PS PWFS (VBSBOUFFT BOE JOEFNOJUJFT NBZ CF SFRVJSFE 5FSNT BOE DPOEJUJPOT BQQMZ 0GGFS NBZ CF WBSJFE XJUIESBXO PS FYUFOEFE BU BOZ UJNF Ņ#.8 4FMFDUņ JT B GPSN PG IJSF QVSDIBTF BHSFFNFOU QSPWJEFE CZ #.8 'JOBODJBM 4FSWJDFT (# -JNJUFE #BSUMFZ 8BZ )PPL )BNQTIJSF 3( 6' :PV XJMM IBWF B EBZ TUBUVUPSZ SJHIU UP XJUIESBX GSPN UIF BHSFFNFOU )BMMJXFMM +POFT $IFTUFS -JNJUFE USBEJOH BT )BMMJXFMM +POFT $IFTUFS DPNNPOMZ JOUSPEVDF DVTUPNFST UP #.8 'JOBODJBM 4FSWJDFT GPS XIJDI XF NBZ SFDFJWF QBZNFOU JG ZPV FOUFS JOUP BO BHSFFNFOU XJUI UIFN 5IJT JOUSPEVDUJPO EPFT OPU BNPVOU UP JOEFQFOEFOU ‫ש‬OBODJBM BEWJDF †5FTU ESJWF TVCKFDU UP BQQMJDBOU TUBUVT BOE BWBJMBCJMJUZ

THINKING ABOUT A WILL OR LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY?

Ø30 years experience ØProfessional Will Writing & LPA service ØFlexible appointments in the comfort of your own home Kate Smith Director

ØCompetitively priced

Please contact Kate for more information Tel 07979181913 E Mail kate@watkinssmith.co.uk www.watkinssmith.co.uk

16

17

VW BEETLE 1.4 TSI SPORT

Driving with David Parry-Jones

This is the replacement of the modern looking Beetle, which in turn replaced the rear-engined original Beetle - and its a gem to drive.

MODEL: VW Beetle TSI Sport ENGINE: 1,390cc 4-cyl petrol PRICE: £22,525 (from 16,180) POWER: 150PS @ 5,000rpm TORQUE: 250Nm@1,500rpm

EMISSIONS: 134g/km 0-62: In 8.7 seconds FUEL: 48.7mpg average OUT OF 100: 89

IT TOOK a pretty remarkable car to replace VW’s first , muchloved, air-cooled, rear-engined Beetle. But VW pulled it off with panach - and sold millions of them! As an owner of one of those freshly-shaped, front wheel drive ones, for 10 years, believe me it took an even more remarkable car to succeed that. But yet again VW managed it again - beautifully!

SMARTER AND SHARPER ~ It is smarter, sharper, more suited to 21st century driving, with its outstanding road holding, far more modern DAB radio and accessory slots, plus parking sensors and now built-in comfort. Anyone testing the current Beetle will be immediately bowled over by its combined suspension and roadholding and the silkiest of gear changes on the manual model.

POWERFUL FROM 3,000RPM ~ I was driving the £22,525 1.4 petrol ‘Sport’ which I could have sworn had a 1.6-litre engine, at least, with its 0-62mph in an impressive 8.7 seconds while delivering 48.7mpg, even in petrol form. The hard-working but near silent 1,390cc, 16-valve petrol engine had 250Nm of torque output and, although VW said it reached its maximum 150bhp at 5,000rpm, I found plenty of reserve power from 3,000rpm onwards.

NOW MORE MASCULINE ~ And new Beetle is much comfier and quieter than my old model - and even sleeker when you look at it head-on. It’s gone from being a very female Beetle to a more masculine one, possibly to attract a wider audience.

SPORT LOOKING SPORTY ~ The ‘Sport’ version on test had a bulge on top of its dash for oil temperature, stop watch cum clock and turbo pressure dials, reminiscent of earlier sporty cars.

Below the true dash boasts a lovely piano black surface.

NICE LITTLE ADDITIONS ~ Interestingly, this model comes with a real handbrake and not the snap-off electronic one, for better hill starts no doubt, and also had elasticated front door ‘pockets’ that stretched to take any sized bottle or article.

AND PLENTY OF SPACE ~ And unlike old Beetle, new Beetle sports a sunroof with a dense, pullacross sunshade. Boot space on this slightly wider current model, is really good and allows a full-size dog cage or two large suitcases under its vast hatchback, which feels like it’s half of the car’s body!

DOG FRIENDLY TRANSPORT ~ As with the previous Beetle, a small switch on the pillar behind the driver, cuts off the volumetric alarm for leaving beastie aboard without setting it off. And, as with previous Beetle, the snap forward front seats and wide doors allow easy access to the two rear seats.

CAR YOU CAN CHAT TO ~ With the current Beetle, you get a steering wheel switch controlled voice control which can give you hours of conversation if you utter a phrase ‘she’ doesn’t know, but is oh so useful if you confirm with known phrases like ‘switch to DAB radio’.

ALL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS ~ As well as the voice control switch, on the smaller than normal leather steering wheel, are controls for a linked mobile phone, radio volume and station and the on-board computer, while levers behind operate the cruise control, headlights and autowipe.

ALTOGETHER NEATER ~ It’s altogether a neater, slap up to date package, that starts as low as £16,180 in this shape, for the 1.2-litre TSI manual, and 48 models later (honest) rises to £22,340 for the Sport 1.4 manual ‘S’. And what a belter of a car it now is, compared to those 70-years-ago rear engined noisy devils!

ANY BAD POINTS? ~ The model I owned boasted a completely flat floor by the rear seats tipping forward and the seat-backs lying on top of them. The current Beetle sees the ‘flattened’ floor at a more awkward 15-degrees!

18

K.M.A. MOTORS ■ Servicing ■ Exhausts ■ Brakes ■ Clutches ■ Suspension ■ MOTs arranged

■ Welding ■ Diagnostics ■ Batteries ■ Radiators ■ Auto Electrics ■ Tyre bay

All our work is guaranteed

A GOOD LOCAL SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE 01244 335411 Hidden Meadow, Brown Heath Road, Christleton

You will find us directly opposite the electricity transformer pole, half way up Brown Heath Road - look out for the sign!

Visit our website - www.kmamotors.co.uk for further info!

Call John on 07974 212035 or 0800 111 4664 19

T

Win tickets to see Buzzcocks

here are hardly any bands performing today that genuinely deserve the adjective ‘legendary’. Buzzcocks are one of those very few.

Eight studio albums, over twenty singles and EPs, a constellation of compilations, covers by other bands and songs on film soundtracks and advertisements have put Buzzcocks among the top echelons of British recording artists. A Mojo Inspiration award in 2006 is just one of the many accolades they have received for their work.

Buzzcocks have been thrilling audiences for over thirty years. Once called ‘the Beatles of punk’, their music blends high-octane guitar, bass and drum power with heartrending personal statements of love won and lost or dismay at the modern world to create a unique catalogue of unforgettable and immortal music – music they continue to deliver to fans old and new around the world with undiminished passion and energy.

Tickets for their CHESTER – Live Rooms show taking place on Friday 24th July are available from: CHESTER – Live Rooms, Homer House, Station Road, Chester CH1 3DR Doors 7.0pm Tickets £20.00 adv Box Office No: 0871 220 0260

We have a pair of tickets to give away courtesy of The Live Rooms. Please email westviewpublications@gmail.com by July 15 and we’ll include you in the prize draw

20

7+( %,5' ,1 +$1' $IVSDI -BOF (VJMEFO 4VUUPO $IFTUFS $) &8

#00, */ "%7"/$& $"-- ŏ-PWFMZ BOE GSJFOEMZ 1VCŐ ´/RYHO\ SXE DQG GHOLFLRXV IRRG 9HU\ IULHQGO\ VPLOH\ VWDII ZKR ZKHUH YHU\ KHOSIXO :RXOG KLJKO\ UHFRPPHQG DQG ZH ZLOO FHUWDLQO\ JR EDFN µ

#&&3 ("3%&/

#"3 01&/ "-- %": &7&3: %": 53"%*5*0/"- 16# '00%

'00% 4&37&% .PO 'SJ "MM %BZ 4BU 4VO 5IF #JSE JO )BOE (VJMEFO 4VUUPO

'3&& (-"44 0' 1*..ō4 8IFO PSEFSJOH MVODI PGG UIF NBJO NFOV UISPVHIPVU 8JNCMFEPO

Acupuncture and Osteopathy

Now at:

Holly House,

Village Road, Christleton, CH3 7AS Tel: 0787 037 3545

Acupuncture: Lynn Owen - Telephone: 0787 037 3545 Osteopathy: Gary Sharp - Telephone: 07824 832120

20% off with this advert

Osteopathy and Back Pain It is estimated that one in five people will visit their GP in any given year because of back pain.

And 80% of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some point in their life.

In England, chronic back pain is the second most common cause of long-term disability (after arthritis). After stress, it is the leading cause of long-term work-related absence.

The rates of reported cases of back pain have doubled over the past 40 years – a trend that is seen in almost all Western nations. One theory is that the rates of obesity, depression and stress are now higher than they were in the past. These conditions are all risk factors for chronic back pain.

Treatment options for back pain include painkillers, Osteopathy, acupuncture and exercise classes. The best treatment however is prevention. Here are a few suggestions on how you can keep back pain from ruining your quality of life: 1. Lose weight: being overweight is a major cause of back pain.

2. Be mobile: activity can help to cure and prevent chronic back pain. Experts no longer recommend bed rest for back pain.

3. Whenever possible, avoid lifting and carrying heavy objects. If you do have to lift, bend your knees, not your back. Keep your feet wide apart to help you to feel more stable. Lifting in this way will encourage the muscles in the legs to take the weight rather than placing the load on the delicate vertebrae.

4. Sit comfortably: sitting on a badly designed chair can play havoc with your back.

If you have any questions regarding back pain or your musculoskeletal healthcare, Gary Sharp (Registered Osteopath)is based in Christleton Village and can be contacted on 07824832120.

22

Music Lessons

Piano, Keyboard & Singing Tel: 07939 648426

Adults and Children - Beginners Welcome

Yvonne West

Experienced Mobile Hairdresser Salon standard in the convenience of your own home Ladies, Gents & Children’s

L’oreal & Wella professional products used

lorna@musicteachermalpas.co.uk www.musicteachermalpas.co.uk

0151 339 9448 07980 881138

SPOTLESS CLEANERS 

FULL DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICES



ONE OFF SPRING CLEANS



WEEKLY OR FORTNIGHTLY CLEANS



WE WILL SUIT ALL YOUR NEEDS



OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE



RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY



FULLY INSURED



REFERENCES AVAILABLE

CALL SHARON ON: 07714187056 FOR A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE.

Family Run

Qu

G & M Goold Independent Family Funeral Directors

25

Pe

Personal caring 24 hr service Private chapels of rest Over 25 years experience Qualified in funeral directing and counselling Golden Charter pre payment plans Members of SAIF

01244 319595

70 Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LB www.gmgooldfunerals.co.uk

Pr

Hi

Gi

C for a p

70 Green Lan w 23

G&M Goold Independent Fune

Our Facilities Include Gymnasium - Pool - Tennis Courts - Whirlpool - Sauna - Steam Room

Summer Special Membership Offer Join our club with our special 3 month membership offer for only ÂŁ119 usually ÂŁ165, no contract, no joining fee.

After this period if you wish to become a full member you will receive 10% off the first months membership*

Contact us now for more information and claim your free trial day*

01244 335262 Bring this flyer to the club and receive your offer* *Terms and conditions apply, offer ends 30th September 2015

£45 per Bulk Bag which covers approx 8m2 (Discounts available for multiple orders)

Eaton Hall Gardens Charity Open Day Sunday 26 July 2015

Attractions include: 88 acres of gardens, scented rose garden, Dragon Garden, teddy bears’ picnic, treasure trail, gun dog and falconry displays.

£7 Adults /£2 Children £16 Family (two adults & two children) Gates open 10.30am to 5pm Eaton Park, Eccleston Chester CH4 9ET Telephone 01244 684400 All proceeds to local charities

Call Tina on

07734 154 862 A professional, friendly service in the comfort of your own home.

aveda • goldwell • wella 25

                             



 

              





    

How to Prepare your Home  for Sale



          



     

By Richard Wheeler Cert.REA

 Many people have asked us how to show off their home at its best in this busy market period  so we have put together some handy hints and tips on how to prepare your home for sale.    First Impressions Bathroom The bathroom is another key area. It should be clean   It is vital to createthe right first  impression  and a tidy looking house will attract more viewings, giving you more choices and hopefully a higher price. The first thing a buyer sees is the outside of your home. If looks untidy they will automatically assume that the inside is the same. Take some time to tidy the garden, trim the borders, sweep the drive, add some flower pots or hanging baskets and, if it needs it, even paint the front door.

 

De-clutter

and fresh, with no water marks or lime scale encrusted taps. Replacing a window blind or shower head & hose can have a huge impact. The suite should be well sealed and the tiles clean and grouted. Clear away the toiletries, fold the towels and put the loo seat down!

Decoration   

De-clutter! It’s the phrase most sellers dread, but it doesn’t have to be painful! A large proportion of buyers are moving to gain more ‘space’, so show it off to them, don’t hide it! Make sure smaller or narrower areas such as the hallway, stairs and landing are free from clutter,  especially at floor and eye level. A tidy room presents much better than an untidy one so clear away the kids’ toys, put the dog basket in the garage, take down the birthday cards (temporarily) and put the dishes away.



The standard of decoration is always a consideration so walk through your property with a critical eye. Over time paint work becomes marked especially around light switches and on stairs with no wall rail. Check that all lights have working bulbs, the windows are clean both inside and out, there’s no dripping tap or broken fencing and that the curtains are put up properly.

Outside space 

important factor for many purchasers is   Another the outside space your home has to offer. Patios and decking should be moss free and clean, the lawn well  cut and the borders weeded. If you have a garage, try  and keep it in order (although we know this is not Kitchen always easy!) In autumn months you may need to  A kitchen is often the engine room of a home where sweep up leaves and cut back summer growth.



walls and tiles are subject to a greater amount of wear and tear. Before you go ripping it all out, try painting the walls, re-grouting the tiles, deep-cleaning cupboard  fronts and surfaces, you may be surprised what an  effect this has (and it could save you thousands of pounds!). If you are considering replacing the kitchen before you sell, please talk to us first so that we can help you assess the viability, cost and benefit.

Always remember you are selling in a competitive

 environment. Your house must stand out more to your buyer than any other property for sale at the time.

If you would like any help or advice concerning your home specifically, please call us on 318777 or e-mail info@somervillesestateagents.co.uk and we will be happy to pop out and see you.

Polly - The Blogging Boxer ........ You Just Don’t Expect Sam and I went for a stroll the other morning with Him-indoors, to take something up to the Primary School. It was quite warm so a gentle meander was called for, not an energetic, cold morning walk.

All the gates seemed in good order scent wise, as did the various corners and bushes. I suppose you would call it comforting normality, although some might think it boring. Now I don’t mind boring, perhaps it’s because I’m getting on a bit although I’m still happy to exchange pleasantries with any dog that might think I’m a push over just because my face is quite grey now.

Anyway, it wasn’t a dog which caused the trouble. As usual I was walking on the outside with Sam close to the hedges and walls, it’s easier that way as he can cock his leg when he wants too without tying us up in knots. I didn’t see anything but suddenly Sam stopped dead in his tracks, his back went up – most unusual for Sam that – and he started his really frightening growling and backing away.

Well, I thought we were in for a really good fight with something really scary and then I saw it! Him-indoors was laughing and making Sam come past whatever it was and I’ve certainly never seen anything like it before.

Sam did as he was told and then walked the next fifty yards to school looking backwards and growling.

When we came out he started again and this time wouldn’t walk past the thing without some kind words from Him-indoors. Danger past, we resumed out meander back home. So not a boring walk after all, but Sam had to go for a lie down to get over it. I mean, in Saighton you just don’t expect to come across one of these do you?

Love Polly xxx

Driveway & Resurfacing Specialists

ALL TYPES OF TARMAC (RED & BLACK) ALL TYPES OF TARMAC RESIN BONDED GRAVEL (RED & BLACK) RESIN BONDED GRAVEL PATIOS PATIOS FOOTPATHS FOOTPATHS FENCING FENCING LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ALL NATURAL STONE (FLAGS, SETS ETC) ALL NATURAL STONE (FLAGS, SETS ETC) ALL DIGGER WORK UNDERTAKEN ALL DIGGER WORK UNDERTAKEN DRAINAGE DRAINAGE NEW NEW ROAD ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION HONEST HONESTAND ANDTRUSTWORTHY TRUSTWORTHY, OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE ALL WORK GUARANTEED, REFERENCES AVAILABLE ALL WORK GUARANTEED REFERENCES AVAILABLE

T: 01829 730614Telephone: / 01829 261674 01829 730614 / 01829 261674 Mobile:/ 07725 / 07817 881769 Mobile: 07725 997160 07817997160 881769 email: tarporleydriveways@gmail.com email: tarporleydriveways@gmail.com 30

SUMMER SALE

WINDOWS

6

Upvc doors from

£480

Composite doors from

£600

All include VAT and installation

✓Bi folding & stable doors ✓Coloured upvc windows

£1200 Inc VAT and installation

FREE ENERGY SAVING GLASS A41

Hatton Hall

N

VERTO TO WA

Platts Ln.

Hatton Heath

Gatesheath Chester Road

esh Gat

Chester Rd.

church Road A41 Whit

WE ARE HERE

.

h Ln eat

Fantastic Unit 4, New Russia Hall Road, Tattenhall Extended Chester Nr Chester CH3 9AH Showroom Mon to Fri: 8AM – 4PM Sat: 9AM – 12PM Now Open

Find us on Facebook @sovereignwin

Reduce your heating bills with

CALL YOUR LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS:

Tel: 01829 772577 Fax: 01829 770027

Est.1984 www.sovereignwindows.co.uk

Family Roofers All Aspects of Roofing Repairs • New Roofs • Flat Roofs UPVC Fascias & Guttering etc Chris Dodd Director Applewood, Warrington Road Mickle Trafford, Chester, CH2 4EA Tel: 01244 303310 Mobile: 07974 235350 www.townroofing.co.uk 31

http://www.splandscaping.co.uk

The -workout tones the whole body!

Telephone: 01244 661438 0785 that 5374032

Ground Works, Mini Digger and Micro Digger and 1 tonne dumper with fully qualified operator Specialist in groundwork • Ideal for small and big gardens • easy access drains • footings • patios • drives Driver fully insured

Driveway specialist, natural stone paving, garage bases, all types of fencing, paving, landscaping and site clearance

Tel: Richard 01244 336821 or 07553 180827 Guy Lane, Waverton

Personal service offered by a City and Guilds engineer who has been in business for over 25 years.

Visit our website: www.bicycle-repairs.co.uk

Phone Ron now on 07970 618392

32

The UK’s Leading Wetroom Supplier is right here ...on your doorstep A Wetrooms OnLine WetbaseŠ Kit is the perfect start to forming a wetroom or walk-in shower. Choose from over 20 competitively priced sizes and styles with free delivery or collection from our Prenton showrooms.

wetrooms-online.com

0151 608 8011 info@wetrooms-online.com facebook.com/wetroomsonline twitter.com/wetroomsonline.

Wetrooms Online Ltd 4 Prenton Road West Prenton Wirral CH42 9PN Opposite Tranmere Rovers FC

The end of January 2004 Nicola and I drove to Adler Hey for her scan.

Nicola was always so good about her scans. She never seemed over concerned by the experience. After, we made our way to the Oncologist’s waiting room....the sense of nervousness. A nurse invited Nicola to go into the play room. Alarm bells went off, why take Nicola out of the way. Her Oncologist opened the conversation ....the Cancer had returned down her spine. Steve and I burst into tears..at this point there was nothing they could do.

It was a difficult journey home, Nicola knew something was wrong...we made up some story about scar tissue showing on the scan. I felt defeated and helpless.

We were due to go on holiday to Florida, the Oncologist told us to go and enjoy our time together. It was there that Nic swam with Dolphins. As it happens, for the time we were there, we did manage to put our painful thoughts behind us and we enjoyed the time together. We laughed, held on to each other and told Nicola how much we loved her. We needed that time, it gave us some lovely memories of Nicola swimming, laughing and enjoying everything she did. We laughed and had a great time with her. Knowing what we knew we captured every memory in our minds like a photograph.

I remember we were talking and Nic asked Steve “what happens to the children who cannot travel and have their wishes granted?” Steve explained that maybe they had a wish that meant they didn’t have to travel. I remember the look on her face as she said “we must do something for these children, let’s set up a charity to help them. When I grow up that’s what I will do”.

Sadly, she never grew up, but we have set up her Charity to help create fun and memories for these families. In 9 years we have helped over 500 families for Nicola.

Debbie Riley Telephone: 0845 367 2504/info@nicolasfund.co.uk/ www.nicolasfund.co.uk

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN CHRISTLETON VILLAGE TEA ROOM IN THE METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOLROOM From 7th JUNE until 27TH SEPTEMBER 2015 EVERY SUNDAY 2.30 P.M. UNTIL 4.30 P.M. EVERYONE WELCOME PROCEEDS TO STARLIGHT granting wishes to terminally ill children 34

Zumba Gold Class for Tattenhall

A fab, dance-based programme aimed at people 50+, Zumba beginners or those returning to exercise after a break. Fun and easy to follow, with Latin and International rhythms and moves.

9.45 till 10.30 every Monday Wear light comfortable clothes, trainers with a low tread and don’t forget to bring a bottle of water!

Looking forward to seeing you there, Mandy (07511 229453)

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

Jennie’s Catering of Christleton (est. 1985)

Canapés, Finger Buffets, Buffets, Casseroles Specially prepared freezer food – Soups, and Puddings.

Contact: - Jenny Adam 01244 330090 Waverton Village Fete 2015 – Saturday July 4th on the Village Playing Field The Rose Queen Procession will assemble at the top end of Ringway at 12.45pm with the Fete opening at 1.30pm on the field. Entrance £1.00 for adults and £0.50 pence for children.

The Fete Procession will be led by the Farndon Brass Band and ‘Fancy Hats’ is the theme for the day.

The organisations in the village are busy working on their stalls and sideshows and a baking competition . There will be music, a grand draw, a fairground, children’s sports, tombola, beer and wine, afternoon tea, burgers & hot dogs, ice-creams…..in fact everything that makes for a fantastic English summer event. Come along and share in the fun!

Last year following the success of the Fete, a donation was given to all the uniformed organisations and to the Friday Club. A further donation of £1,000 has also been agreed to support the new Play Park initiative.

Bacon, sausage and free range egg baps

Our seasonal Christmas menu istea now available.

Croissants, cakes, eggs benedict All ingredients locally sourced where possible

Home made soups, daily specials, sandwiches, light lunches Bacon, sausage and free range egg baps Delicious made cakes, scones, Croissants, home tea cakes, eggs benedict

Find us at Barrowmore Enterprise Estate Barnhouse Lane Great Barrow CH3 7JA

tray bakes, puddings

Great Home coffee, speciality teas, hot chocolate, milkshakes, made soups, daily specials, sandwiches, light lunches presses, fruit juices, smoothies Wescones, wouldtray bebakes, delighted to see Delicious home made cakes, puddings

you Fabulous setting, warm and friendly welcome, dog friendly, local walks and cycle routes nearby Great coffee, specialty teas, hot chocolate, milkshakes, presses, fruit juices, smoothies Bluebell Private s Events Use our fully licensed venue for your special occasion, children’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

Find us at Barrowmore Enterprise Estate Barnhouse Lane Monday to Friday 9.30am till 3pm Great Barrow Saturday 10am till 3pm CH3 7JA We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their continued support.

Seasonal menu and locally sourced where possible

Bacon, sausage and free range egg baps, any combination!

Croissants, eggs benedict, smoked salmon bagels

Our Mission Statement being that Barrowmore is wholly committed to assisting people with learning difficulties toWe achieve their full potential. would be delighted to see you

Fabulous setting, warm and friendly welcome, of the day, salads, jacket potatoes, Home made soups, special hot dishes 35 dog friendly, local walks and cycle routes nearby Sandwiches, paninis and wraps Bluebell Private Events Use our fully licensed venue for your special occasion, children’s birthday party’s,

National Trust The Chester Centre The Chester Centre was founded in 1971 to support the aims of the National Trust in preserving places of historical interest and natural beauty; provide opportunities for enjoying membership with likeminded people, engage in activities which include: • Coach Trips to National Trust properties and other historic houses and gardens, including many that are not normally open to the public.

• Group Activities - Holidays, river trips, museum visits and Behind the Scenes expeditions and social events such as Christmas Meals and Pub Lunches.

• Illustrated lectures on; History, heritage, culture, wildlife, conservation, environment and horticultural subjects.

• Membership of the Chester Centre is open to all members of the National Trust and to registered NT

Volunteers: contact Vanessa Stevens (01244-880053) For more information about the Centre and programme of activities go to; www.chesternt.org.uk

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.

Call Jason Roberts 01244 335526 Mob: 07971 567134 Email: caldyvalley@msn.com

M.J Roberts Tree Care

All types of tree surgery Trimming, shaping, felling dangerous trees etc Wood chipper available Fencing pressure washing All waste removed • Hedge Trimming Tel 01948 841435 /mobile 07732160935 email m.roberts75@btinternet.com £5 million pound liability insurance

36

Summer Sale at *0 -4 (" / & %"./"-

*0 -4 (" / *0 -4 (" *0 -4 (

summer + "(" - /" /%" "2 " - 2" % 1" ."(" /&+* +# /4-" .," & (.

SIZE

TYRE

WAS

NOW*

SIZE

TYRE

WAS

NOW*

175/65TR14

Value

ÂŁ39.95

ÂŁ35.95

185/55HR15

Value

ÂŁ44.95

ÂŁ34.95

205/55VR16

Value

ÂŁ47.95

ÂŁ37.95

195/50VR15

Value

ÂŁ44.95

ÂŁ34.95

225/40WR18

Value

ÂŁ49.95

ÂŁ41.00

195/45VR16

Value

ÂŁ52.95

ÂŁ40.95

225/45WR17

Value

ÂŁ49.95

ÂŁ39.95

205/55VR16

DUNLOP

ÂŁ79.95

ÂŁ69.95

*The price you see is the price you pay. All our prices include VAT, valve, balance, fitting charge and old tyre disposal.

6 #-+)

*/"-&) &(1"- "-1& " "*0

5

0(( +(!

"-1& " "*0

#-+)

."- 2%""( (&$*)"*/ -+*/ 6

-+*/ " - 6

6

5

Ask in-store for more details.

5

+*(4

Ask in-store for more details.

With FREE retest on production of this advert.

#-+)

6

6 6 #-+)

+*(4

2&/%

2&/%

#-+)

5

Ask in-store for more details.

7 - '" ."-1& " #-+) 6 7 +0-/".4 - 7 //"-4 %" ' 7 (( *! +((" / "-1& "

HiQ Chester

2A Westminster Road Hoole, CH2 3DQ

Open: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 17.30, Sat 8.30 - 14.00

01244 321317/641254

www.cheaptyreschester.com HiQ Chester is operated under franchise by

Fast fit you can be sure of

BOB WHITE TYRES, CHESTER

4-". 7 3% 0./. 7 - '". 7 //"-&". 7 "-1& &*$ 7 .

Terms and conditions apply. Please ask in-store for details. **MOT discount applied to VOSA recommended retail price ÂŁ54.85 Class 4 passenger vehicles up to 8 seats. All offers are only available to retail sales at HiQ Chester and must end on the 14th February 2015.

31st December 2015

â€

ď€ ď€‚ď€‚ď€ƒď€„ď€…ď€†ď€‡ď€ƒď€ˆď€…ď€‰ď€Šď€†ď€‹ď€Œď€‡ď€ƒď€Šď€‡ď€…ď€?ď€‚ď€Œď€‰ď€Žď€ƒď€ˆď€?ď€?ď€ƒ ď€?ď€Œď€ƒď€Žď€…ď€‚ď€‘ď€Œď€’ď€ƒď€“ď€Œď€‡ď€Œď€ƒď€”ď€•ď€‹ď€“ď€ƒď€?ď€ƒď€–ď€?ď€Žď€‹ď€ƒď€—ď€ƒ ď€Œď€˜ď€Šď€Œď€‡ď€‹ď€ƒď€Žď€Œď€‡ď€‘ď€•ď€ˆď€Œď€ƒď€?ď€„ď€ƒď€…ď€†ď€‡ď€ƒ ď€–ď€‡ď€•ď€Œď€?ď€’ď€‚ď€„ď€ƒď€Žď€‹ď€?ď€–ď€–ď€™ď€ƒ ď€ƒ

ď€šď€‡ď€Œď€Œď€ƒď€?ď€’ď€‘ď€•ď€ˆď€Œď€ƒď€—ď€ƒď€Œď€Žď€‹ď€•ď€‰ď€?ď€‹ď€Œď€Žď€™ď€ƒ ď€›ď€…ď€‰ď€Œď€ƒď€‘ď€•ď€Žď€•ď€‹ď€Žď€ƒď€?ď€?ď€?ď€?ď€‚ď€Œď€™ď€ƒ

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 37

FIXED FEE PROMISE We can help with…

Annual Accounts Management Accounts Tax Returns Payroll & VAT Company Formations Tax Planning Budgets & Cashflows Funding Bookkeeping

FRIENDLY NO JARGON QUALITY SERVICE For your FREE Accounts Review Call:

01829 770915

Email : info@theaccountscentre.co.uk www.theaccountscentre.co.uk

Deborah Wilkinson & Co SPECIALIST LAWYERS AND COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS

Now offering access to advice on all legal matters including divorce, conveyancing, employment law and much more Can we help you with making a Will and other related services?

Protect your family and assets

Lawyers and Commissioner for Oaths

• Appointment at local office or home visits available

• Are you too busy to find time to call into an office?

• All matters dealt with in confidence

• Do you use the internet?

• Inheritance tax planning within Wills

• Would you like an easy to use service to make a Will with the expertise of a Lawyer?

• Competitive fees and professional friendly approach • Assistance with probate administration • Lasting Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and Protective Property Trusts

Our online service has been very popular with busy/ housebound people who prefer to deal with matters in their own time and in the comfort of their own home.

The service includes telephone discussions, if required with a lawyer.

Appointments also available in our unique offices set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside at Harthill near Tattenhall Deborah is a Full professional member of Solicitors for the Elderly Members of Certainty - the National Wills Register

5 The Green, Harthill Lane, Harthill, Nr Tattenhall, CH3 9LH

01829 782604

Call for further information or to make an appointment, please email using our website at:www.legacydirect.co.uk

38

Architecture works

T o b y S o u t h g a t e Ba (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA

DESIGN

¥

PLANNING

¥

BUILDING REGULATIONS

RESIDENTIAL

¥

COMMERCIAL

EXTENSIONS

¥

REFURBISHMENT

¥

ENVIRONMENTAL ¥

NEW BUILD

PHONE NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION The Coach House, Warrington Road, Chester, CH2 4EA T e l : 01244 300199

Mob: 07974 674674

E m a i l : toby@architecture.works

39

THE MOOS OF THE WORLD News from The Grange Farm, Mickle Trafford NANTWICH SHOW

In partnership with Chester Coaches, we are running a coach to the Nantwich Show on 29th July with tickets costing £21.00 for adults, £18.00 for senior citizens and £12.00 for children. The price INCLUDES admission to the show (normally £18.00), and the coach will leave Mickle Trafford at 09:00, picking up on Hoole Road and at Chester railway station, and returning from the show at 17:00. To book your seat please ring 07950 963526 or email huw.rowlands145@btinternet.com and enjoy a great day out at this superb one day show and cheese festival.

BADGER VACCINATION

This will be the third year in which we vaccinate badgers on the farm against Tuberculosis, with vacTHE MOOS OF THE WORLD From Theplace Grange Farm, Mickle Trafford, June 2015. This year cination taking in early September. there is an opportunity for volunteers to assist with NANTWICH SHOW partnership with Chester Coaches, we are running a coach to the Nantwich Show on 29 the InJuly vaccination programme for about with tickets costing £21.00 for adults, £18.00 for which senior citizenslasts and £12.00 for children.

The price INCLUDES admission to the show (normally £18.00), and the coach will leave Mickle Trafford atand 09:00, picking up ontraining Hoole Road andwill at Chester station, and by tworeturning weeks, initial berailway provided from the show at 17:00. To book your seat please ring 07950 963526 or email huw.rowlands145@btinternet.com and enjoy a great day out at this superb one day show and Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Brock Vaccination. If cheese festival.

BADGER VACCINATIONwith this project or youThiswould like to get involved will be the third year in which we vaccinate badgers on the farm against Tuberculosis, taking place in early September. This year there is an opportunity for justwith tovaccination find out about please get in touch. volunteers to assist with more the vaccination programmeit, which lasts for about two weeks, and

Mowing for silage.

grass which forms the diet of the cattle through the Winter. A second cut will be made in July, and we have also managed to snatch a few bales of hay despite the unsettled weather.

th

initial training will be provided by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Brock Vaccination. If you would like to get involved with this project or just to find out more about it, please get in touch.

RED POLL CATTLE

RED POLL CATTLE

Most of the cows have now successfully given birth to their calves although we are still Most of athe cows now given expecting few more to arrive.have Vaccinations againstsuccessfully various cattle diseases have all been birth completed and the bulls are due to join their groups of cows in early July. You can see most of the Red Polls from the permissive and public footpath network around the farm.

WHY WE AREN’T ORGANIC….

Although the farm is pretty much run on organic principles, it is not registered as organic with the Soil Association. The chief reason for this is that we would have to use an organically certified abattoir, which would mean transporting cattle further for slaughter. Apart form the extra time and costs involved, the result would be more stress for the cattle which would have the effect of reducing the quality of their meat. It would also lead to higher carbon emissions. This is why we are LEAF Marque assured instead, and ours is one of only three farms in Britain producing beef to the LEAF Marque standard. You can book a free farm tour for a group of six or more and come and find out all about what we do and why we do it.

OPEN FARM SUNDAY Pint Pot thinks there's an apple for him........

SILAGE The first cut of silage is safely in the clamp which is looking healthily full. This is essentially pickled grass which forms the diet of the cattle through the Winter. A second cut will be made

to their calves although we are still expecting a few more to arrive. Vaccinations against various cattle diseases have all been completed and the bulls are due to join their groups of cows in early July. You can see most of the Red Polls from the permissive and public footpath network around the farm.

SILAGE

The first cut of silage is safely in the clamp which is looking healthily full. This is essentially pickled 40

Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the day on Open Farm Sunday, 7th June, when we had about 1100 visitors to the farm and Trafford Mill, and thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the day a success. Do join us again next year on 5th June for an even bigger and better event.

Apologies to Liz Hardman. Her picture last month of a cow and calf was mistakenly credited to Ray Woodward.

Visit us at www.rowlandsredpolls.co.nr Like us at Rowlands Red Polls on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @redpollbeef

ZEPHYR GARDEN MAINTENANCE Get your lawns, borders and hedges maintained professionally Reliable and Experienced Professional Gardener NPTC (chainsaw) and NVQ Sports Turf Qualified Waste removed Call Phil Patton on 07832 228213 or e-mail phil.patton@btinternet.com For a free, no-obligation review & quote www.zephyrgardenmaintenance.co.uk

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

MRG PLUMBING SERVICES Friendly reliable service at realistic prices All aspects of plumbing and tiling undertaken Specialising in wetrooms, bathroom design and installation All work guaranteed Local plumbing for local people

No job to small No call out charge

Call Martin in Waverton mrgplumbing42@gmail.com

01244 335259 07905 750259

41

BARROW BOWLING CLUB There have been some 17 matches since we last reported; 7 in the Norley League, 8 in the Frodsham League and 2 Cup matches. Far too many to report in detail, but we are holding our own in the Leagues with 8 wins and 7 losses. However, this hides one of the truisms of Crown Green Bowls, that it is a lot easier to win on your own Green than when playing away. Only one home game was lost, and that was to high flyers Winnington Park in the Norley League. However despite some tight contests, only one away game was won, at Egerton in the Frodsham League.

This year has been a learning experience with several new Greens to play due to a promotion and some restructuring, and we are hopeful of being a bit more consistent as the season progresses. A particular success however has been the Fred Rogers Cup, which is played on a handicap basis on neutral greens across all three divisions of the Frodsham League. We have won the first two rounds, and now find ourselves in the last 16, albeit drawn against Red Lion A, the top team in division 1! We can hope.

There is still room for new talent, so please contact either Steve Huddlestone (Secretary) on 01829 741133 or David Crossley dmc@ gtbarrow.eclipse.co.uk if you would like to play.

42

KEV BURNS LOW COST BATHROOMS

• SMALL OR SPECIALIST COMPLETE BATHROOMS, CLOAKROOMS & KITCHENS • NEW HEATING SYSTEMS, RADIATORS • CYLINDER TANK EXCHANGES • LEAKING TAPS & PIPES • TOILETS REPLACED OR FIXED • NO JOB TOO SMALL

ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS UNDERTAKEN Local family run business dedicated to provide you with a reliable and professional service NO CALL OUT FEE, AVAILABLE 24HRS, 7 DAYS A WEEK

PLEASE CALL 01244 335845 OR 07751 597323

THE GRASS MAN

L AW N M O W I N G & G A R D E N S E R V I C E S CALL CHRIS FOR A FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE TEL: 01244 335104

MOB: 07766 968435

HIGHLY COMMENDED BY

LAWNS

HEDGES

BORDERS

TREES

SPECIAL PRICES FOR TREE WORK

J Beattie Building Services

Interior and Exterior Home Maintenance and Improvements over 30 years experience in the building trade • patios

guttering tiling • fencing wooden flooring 18 Grosvenor St • landscaping groundwork Chester CH1 2DD • drainage general repairs 01244 311 119 • block paving and maintenance GUTTERING CLEAN / GARDEN TIDY FOR WINTER

CITY OFFICE • driveways

• • • • •

NoRURAL job tooOFFICE small

20 Eggbridge Lane Waverton CH3 7PE

Free estimates given

HANDYMAN 1/2 DAY RATE 01244 33 00 33 AVAILABLE

43 Reeves Road Great Boughton Chester CH3 5RT

Tel: 01244 312572 or 07825226022 email: jbeattiebuilding@btinternet.com 43

then look no further. These days we don't typically take a two week holiday any more, we'll spread our holidays throughout the year with a week away here and a week away there and then we'll take a few long weekends on top. One of the best tips I could offer would be to find a destination within your budget and within your time frame. If you've only got 2 nights to spare, you may be considering somewhere nearer. Also the nights you travel can affect the overall cost so make sure you watch out for the peak rate nights.

Getting away for the Weekend! - If you are looking for a quick weekend away and want some Is a 4 hour flight too long for a weekend away? - Don't be put off by a 4 hour flight for just a weekend, quite often if you inspiration look noinfurther. days we take two week any more, we’lltraffic spread are getting away forthen a weekend the UKThese it can often takedon’t overtypically 4 hours by thea time you'veholiday got through weekend in holidays throughout the year withaaone week away here and the a week away there then from we’ll door take atofew long the car,our made your train connections and even hour flight within UK can take up toand 4 hours door weekends on top.

One of the best tips I could offer would be to find a destination within your budget and within by the time you get to the airport, wait around, fly, wait again the other end etc. If you are flying away for a weekend your time frame.

If you’ve only got nights toairport spare, early you be considering somewhere nearer.

Also the nights Getting away for2get the - Ifmay you looking for a and quick weekend away and want some inspiration make the flight part of your weekend break, toWeekend! the andare enjoy a meal drinks before your flight. you travel can affect cost so make sure you watchtake outa for rate nights. then the lookoverall no further.

These days we don't typically twothe weekpeak holiday any more, we'll spread our holidays throughout theayear with a week away here and week andflight then we'll take a few long weekends on top. One Is a 4 hour flightfortoo longweekend for weekend away?

- Don’t be aput offaway by athere 4 hour for just weekend, quite often My recommendations a top away...

Barcelona, Spain of the best I could offer would tocan findoften a destination within your budget and within your time frame. If you've only if you areofgetting away for tips aweekend weekend in the UKbeitand take over 4 hours by the time you’ve got through Barcelona is one the world’s top destinations typically busy all year round.

Known for beautiful 2 nights to spare, you may be considering somewhere nearer. Also the nights you travel can affect the overall cost so weekend traffic Cathedral, ingotthe car, restaurants made your train connections andhas even a one hour flight within the10UK can take architecture, the gothic shopping, also a fantastic beach, which is just minutes in aup to 4 make sure you watch outand for the peak rateitnights. hours from door Isto door thetoo time you to the airport, waitbe around, fly,a 4wait thejust other end etc.

If you taxi from the city Centre.

The bestby time to visit Barcelona if you are- heading to the beach is again between May and September a 4 hour flight long forget a weekend away?

Don't put off by hour flight for a weekend, quite often if you are awayinfor agetting weekend make thebe flight part of your weekend break, get early and enjoy a traffic in but even in flying the winter Barcelona, you'll short ofUKthings to do.take over are away fornever a weekend in the it can often 4 hours by to thethe timeairport you've got through weekend meal and drinks before your flight. the car, made your train connections and even a one hour flight within the UK can take up to 4 hours from door to door the time get to the waittypical around,capital fly, wait again the other end etc. Iftown you are flying awaywith for a weekend Lisbon, Portugal - It's theby capital of you Portugal, butairport, not your city.

A wonderful small feel, oozing make the of your weekend break, get to Spain airport early and enjoy a meal and drinks before your flight.

Mypretty recommendations forflight a toppart weekend away...

Barcelona, tradition, streets with little eateries and a laid back feel.

I wouldthe recommend a bus tour as it’s a great way to get is the onecoast of theand world’s weekend destinations and typically all yearyou round.

Known for beautiful around.Barcelona Lisbon is on if youtop head for the train station directly on the busy waterfront, can grab a train to the My recommendations for a top weekend away... Barcelona, Spain architecture, gothic Cathedral, restaurants shopping, it also hasKnown a fantastic beach, beaches along the coast within 10-30 minutes.

It's antop ideal beachdestinations weekend between April and October.

Barcelona is one of thethe world’s weekend and and typically busy all year round. for beautiful whichthe is just 10Cathedral, minutesrestaurants in a taxi from the city Centre. best time visit isBarcelona if in a architecture, gothic and shopping, it also hasThe a fantastic beach,towhich just 10 minutes taxi from the cityheading Centre.

The best timebreak toisvisit if you heading to the between May and Dubrovnik, Croatia - Abeach city inBarcelona Dubrovnik is areSeptember you are to the between May and butbeach evenis in the winter in September but even the winter in Barcelona, never be shortatoofdo. things to do. aninideal weekend awaybe asyou'll it has beaches, Barcelona, you’ll never short of things beautiful World Heritage Old Town, ancient city Lisbon, Portugal - It's the capital of Portugal, but not your typical capital city. A wonderful small town feel, oozing with walls and some really great hotels relax andbut not your typical capital city. A wonderful Lisbon, Portugal - It’s the capital oftoPortugal, tradition, pretty streets with little eateries and a laid back feel. I would recommend a bus tour as it’s a great way to get unwind weekend of sunshine.

Dubrovnik is directly small town feel, oozing tradition, pretty streets with on little and laidgrab back feel.to the around.

Lisbon isin onfor theacoast and with if you head for the train station theeateries waterfront, youa can a train a very popular due I becoming would recommend a10-30 busholiday tour asdestination it’s a great waytoto get around. beaches along the coast within minutes.

It's an ideal beach weekend between April and October. its fantastic location thehead sea from Italy.

Lisbon is on the coastjust andover if you for the train station Dubrovnik, Croatia - Aa break Dubrovnik There ison sothe much on offer here acity stunning directly waterfront, you including can grab train to in the beachesis idealside weekend away as itcafes has beaches, a Cathedral, verywithin prettyan10-30 little streets with along the coast minutes.

It’s an ideal beach weekbeautiful Worlddestination Heritage Oldfor Town, ancient city andbetween restaurants, great weekend end Aprila and October. walls and some really great hotels to relax and any time of the year. unwind in for a weekend of sunshine. Dubrovnik is

Dubrovnik, Croatia - A city break in popular Dubrovnik is an ideal due to becoming a very holiday destination Palma, Majorca of Palma is very withItaly. the city hosting top designer itscity fantastic location just glamourous over the sea from weekend away as- itThe has beaches, a beautiful World Heritage stores in the new part of the City and the old town near the Cathedral that overlooks theasparkling Marina. The old town There is so much on offer here including stunning Old Town, ancient city walls and some really great hotels to Cathedral, very pretty little side streets cafes is oozingrelax withand character, tapas markets, bars and outdoor restaurants ina between narrow streets which open unwindaromas in for aofweekend of sunshine.

Dubrovnik is becoming verywith popular and restaurants, great weekend destination for up into holiday delightful squares. The is a big focal point andover many abig hotels line the water front, with beaches either destination dueMarina to its fantastic location just any time of the the year.sea from Italy. There is so side of the Marina. much on offer here including a stunning Cathedral, very pretty little side streets with Paris, France - Paris what can I say…. there is simply so much to do in this fascinating and awe-inspiring city, it's one of cafes and restaurants, a great weekend destination for any- The time year.

Palma, Majorca cityofofthe Palma is very glamourous with the city hosting top designer those places you just want to keep back hop on/off busnear tour is the easiest way to see sightsMarina. as it's aThe old town stores in thegoing new part ofto. theACity and the oldcity town the– Cathedral that overlooks the the sparkling big city and if you only have a weekend it's the best way.

Don’t worry too much about your hotelin location as the sights are is oozing with character, aromas of tapas markets, bars and outdoor restaurants between narrow streets which open Palma, Majorca - The city of Palma is very glamourous with the city hosting top designer stores in the new part quite spread out and you'll up crossing the city matter where stay. up end into delightful squares.

Theno Marina is a big focalyou point and many big hotels line the water front, with beaches either of the City and the old town near the Cathedral that overlooks the sparkling Marina.

The old town is oozing with side of the Marina. character, aromas of tapas markets, bars and outdoor in to between streets which opencity, up into what canin I sunny say…. there isrestaurants simply so much do thisnarrow fascinating and awe-inspiring Istanbul, Turkey - In less Paris, than 4France hours- Paris you can be Istanbul drinking mint teainand strolling around the markets. it's one of delightful squares. Theplaces Marina is a want big focal point and many big linebus the water front, with youbut just to keep going back hop hotels on/off – is into the easiest waybeaches toin see theeither sights as it's a It’s an ideal location for athose 3 night stay, people do often go forto.2 Anights.

Youcity can fit tour plenty a weekend Istanbul big city and if you only have a weekend it's the best way. Don’t worry too much about your hotel location as the sights are of thewarm Marina. and withside it being from May to October. Dine out in the restaurants along the river near the Old Town, shop and quite spread out and you'll end up crossing the city no matter where you stay.

Paris whatthe can I say….river there is simply so much in thisonfascinating andends awe-inspiring city, it’s exploreParis, in theFrance centre -and cruise famous where its bridge startstoindo Europe one side and in Asia on the you just want to keep going back to. A hop on/off city bus tour – is the easiest way to see the other! one of those places Istanbul, Turkey - In less than 4 hours you can be in sunny Istanbul drinking mint tea and strolling around the markets. sights as it’s a bigand citytruly and iflocation youus, only have aaweekend it’s thedobest way.forDon’t worry too much about your hotel City break season is well they perfect explore new. when it comes to in Istanbul It’s an idealupon for a 3are night stay, butexcuse people to often go somewhere 2 nights. You canAnd fit plenty into a weekend location as the sights areitthe quite spread outMay upout crossing theofcity noalong matter where stay. and with being warmcities from toyou’ll October. in the restaurants the river nearyou the Oldwhy Town, short breaks it takes a lot to beat classic –and if you like end meDine are often short time but love to travel then notshop and in the centre destination and cruise theinfamous riverofwhere its bridge starts in Europe on one side and ends in Asia on the enjoy the experience of aexplore new and exciting the form a weekend City break.

Istanbul, Turkey -other!

In less than 4 hours you can be in sunny Istanbul drinking mint tea and strolling around the marbreak season well and truly upon us, theydo are a perfect excuse to explore new. And it comes to kets. It’s an idealCity location for a 3is night stay, but people often go for 2 nights.

Yousomewhere can01244 fit plenty intowhen a weekend www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/tracey.tweedle 459720 short breaks it takes a lot to beat the classic cities – if you like me are often short of time but love travel then why not in Istanbul and with it being warm from May to October. Dine out in the restaurants along the river to near the Old enjoy the experience of a new and exciting destination in the form of a weekend City break. tracey.tweedle@travelcounsellors.com Town, shop and explore in the centre and cruise the famous river where its bridge starts in Europe on one side and ends in Asia www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/tracey.tweedle on the other!

01244 459720 City break season is well and truly upon us, they are a perfect excuse to explore somewhere new. And when it tracey.tweedle@travelcounsellors.com comes to short breaks it takes a lot to beat the classic cities – if you like me are often short of time but love to travel then why not enjoy the experience of a new and exciting destination in the form of a weekend City break.

www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/tracey.tweedle 01244 459720 tracey.tweedle@travelcounsellors.com 44

Plumbing and Home Maintenance Taps - Radiators - Drainage Bathroom & Kitchen Installations Home Maintenance

Curtain rails - Shelving - Storage Mirror hanging - Decorating - Flatpacks UnĂžnished DIY - No job too small

Garden Maintenance Lawns - Hedges - Patios

Tel: 01829 458265 Mob: 07789 685883

Lawn Barber Mowing Feeding Weed Control Moss Removal Replanting Turfing Hedge Cutting Fencing

07971066115/01829752278 Email davethesprout@btopenworld.com

45

ITS OFFICIAL. We are 1st out of 58 selling agents in CH3, 5 - 9 postcodes over the last 12 months ---- thanks to you ---- our supportive customers.

Thank you for your continued support and loyalty which it is really appreciated as a local business.

In addition to our position as the most letting agent, this is great news and very exciting to be told by RIGHTMOVE that we are the top selling agent in these postcodes. Even better that it is from the Industry leading and independent property portal just at a time when the Competitions Authority has decided to investigate unscrupulous agents who invent their performance figures. We always say at appraisal that it does not matter how many signs an agent has in an area----what matters is how many have SOLD on them.

The market is a sellers’ market once again and some property is going under offer within days. It has taken time for the market to reverse the trend but the confidence from the Election and continuing low interest rates are key features together with demand starting to exceed supply. Investors are back and many of these have withdrawn pension funds for buy to let so enjoying rental income and just as importantly and hopefully----capital growth.

Families want to get into their new home ready for the September school intake so take advantage of that if you are minded to enter the market.

I do try to guide sellers against the bad practices of rogue agents. This month my advice is don’t fall for the door knockers and leaflet drops claiming to have sold in your area and with ready buyers. One national chain that does this has put 4 local sellers at risk of 2 selling fees and litigation. Why deal with an agent who has to drum up business like this and put sellers in that position? They make impressive but false promises and are your best friend but turn aggressive when the seller realises they are not what they seem and want to move away from them. They do it because the Area and Branch Managers get a bonus for the amount of new instructions they get.

After that----not a lot happens to sell your home.

Choose a reputable agent who has sold signs in your area and a local showroom as well as a City showroom.

You know where we are, Duncan

CITY OFFICE

13 Grosvenor St Chester CH1 2DD

01244 311 119

convenient offices combining city centre activity with rural accessibility

RURAL OFFICE

20 Eggbridge Lane Waverton CH3 7PE

01244 33 00 33

All of our properties feature thomaspropertygroup.co.uk google satellite mapping 46

FLOOR SANDING Professional virtually dust free sanding Why not renovate your wood floor by sanding and re-sealing?

Local family business Est. 1997

A family run business Est.1997, Living Floors & More offers a one stop shop for wood, laminate & vinyl flooring alongside Plantation Shutters & Blinds. Why not visit our fabulous showroom or contact us to arrange a free home visit? Our friendly and professional staff can help advise you on all aspects of your project from design to installation.

FREE ESTIMATES www.thesandingman.com Tel: 07779113510 www.living-floors.co.uk B1 Chester Trade Park, Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4LT Open 6 days - Telephone 01244 382416

ELTON JOINERY & CARPENTRY All aspects of joinery etc. Supply and fit or supply labour only • Kitchens • Bedrooms • Windows • Doors Locks fitted or changed • Porches/Canopies • Fencing (Decorative & Panel)

Paul Fletcher 01928 724622 or 07740 374230 47

Tree Barber Tree Pruning Difficult Hedges Trimmed Fencing Supplied and erected Logs for Sale

 KITCHENS FITTED & SUPPLIED / KITCHEN FACELIFTS  KITCHEN WORKTOPS REPLACED / JOINTED  HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES INSTALLED

 FLAT PACK FURNITURE ASSEMBLED  RADIATORS REPAIRED / REPLACED  INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING & DECORATING  GUTTERS CLEARED, REPAIRED, REPLACED  LIGHT FITTINGS / SWITCHES REPLACED

Log splitting service Bespoke Log Stores Supplied Weekly Log Delivery Service 07971066115 01829752278 davethesprout@btopenworld.com

48

 FLAT SCREEN TVs / SPEAKERS ETC WALL MOUNTED  BATHROOM SUITES INSTALLED

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

MAKE A LIST AND GIVE US A CALL!!!

FOR FREE ADVICE & A FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE, RING MIKE:

TEL:

07745 002756 / (01244) 336 446

From small jobs to a complete

From smallbuilding jobs to aservice. completeSpecialists in building service.

Specialists in Brickwork and Renovations, Roof Brickwork and Renovations, Roof Repairs and Storm Damage.

Repairs and Storm Damage.

We’re a friendly service with 25 years We’re a friendly service with 25 years of experience. of experience.

Tel:01829 752028 752028 Tel:01829 www.s-m-edwards.co.uk www.s-m-edwards.co.uk 49

GEOFF PARRY PLASTERING CONTRACTOR ESTABLISHED 1985

All aspects of Internal & External undertaken including: RENDERING, PEBBLE-DASHING, DRY-LINING AND COVING.

Tel: 01244 680394 Mob: 07771 895785

All plumbing and gas work undertaken

in our fully Equipped Workshop

Paul - local plumber Tel: 01829 770 559 Mob. 07969 132887

Trudie’s Doggy Day Care Are you working and need someone to look after your dog?

Going out for the day?

Going on holiday?

Bring your dog to me ...

I will walk your dog, take it to training or dog agility and look after it for the day in my safe home environment.

Fully insured & council approved Home visits available too.

Please contact Trudie 07718 494999 Chester & surrounding areas For more info visit www.trudiesdoggyday

STUART McCOLL City & Guilds Qualified Painter & Decorator

2058 50

Email - n.beckettelectrical@gmail.co.uk

Bicycle Servicing

Bathroom and tiling service

nsions

Local electrician 18 years experience • All work fully insured and guaranteed • Landlord certificates issued testing & inspecting • No job too small from a socket to a rewire • Free quotes • No call out charge Tel. 01244 556989 Mob. 07832 273590

Precision Plumbing and Heating

Specialising in small plumbing work

reg no. 543704

NB

NATHAN BECKETT ELECTRICAL

For all your Internal & External needs DOMESTICDecorating & INDUSTRIAL~WINDOW 25 years experience References available Mobile: 07808 933900

and Repairs

Important checks on: Brakes - Tyres - Steering Electric Bike Conversion

We can collect your bike City & Guilds Engineer

Ronald E Cooke 07970 618392 ANDY’S LAWN & GARDEN CARE Jungle clearance Hedges cut & lowered Trees topped and pruned Stump grinding • Lawns scarified Chippings by request Tidy-ups • Jet washing

Free quotes.

All waste removed

01244 376201/ 07427 630210 Find me on facebook

Piano and Harpsichord Tuning and Repairs Andrew P Dean Dip.NTC, CGLI, AVCM

01829 261222 or e-mail andrew@pianodean.co.uk

D.R. Plumbing & Heating

Approved & registered with:

All aspects of plumbing work undertaken Gas installation & servicing Oil installation & servicing Boiler breakdowns Woodburning stoves ƒÂ?†Ž‘”† •ƒˆ‡–› Â…Â‡Â”Â–Â‹Ć¤Â…ÂƒÂ–Â‡Â• Call Dyfed: 07856 325713 / 01978 842070 Email: d.r.plumbing@icloud.com

A. Roberts Tree Services

Tree Work • Inspections • Pruning • Felling & Reducing • Reshaping & Thinning • Hedge Maintenance 24 Hour Emergency Service • Dangerous Tree Removal • Neighbouring Tree & Hedge Issues 7 Day Cooling Off Period • All Work Guaranteed • Fully Insured • Registered Waste Carrier Licence • NPTC Qualified Please phone for free estimates:

0800 959 6610 Mob. 0796 790 2084

Rat - a - Tat - Tat Pest Control Moles, Wasps, Rats, Mice All insects Call Andy on 07828 911644 or Freephone 03333 112400

Tom Morgan Man and Van Services • Light Removals • Courier Services • Deliveries & Collections • All types of clearance • Student moves • Single items or full loads Any distance in the UK

Phone 0784 113 5130 anytime or 01244 678082 (6pm - 9pm) Lawnmowers Repair and Servicing

mcg window cleaning

It pays to advertise and is not as expensive as you may think! •20 years experience.

•Interior & exterior.

Advertise your business here!

•All aspects of painting &

decorating Get into 5000 homes eachundertaken. month •Fast & reliable service.

Call Julie 07709 697082 westviewpublications@gmail.com

Period refUrBiSHMeNTS

by Geoffrey Collinson

Pull cords replaced • Carburettors cleaned domestic cleaning Engine rough idling gutters • Loss of&power repaired Specialising in listed and period property. fasciasFilters replaced • Oil changed conservatory Annual roof cleaning Decorating - Cornice &Coving service Throttle/drive cables replaced bc & gs mcgreavy Blades sharpened

01606551286Call Darren on 07867 692568 07535390676

Eves 01244 336282

Sandblasting - Floor Restoration

Full property refurbs or single items catered for.

01244 567 247 07730 795 798 51

What’s On ... in the local area ... in JULY BY APPOINTMENT

PLEMSTALL PLANTS - OPEN GARDEN. RAISING MONEY FOR THE HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Climbers/perennials/shrubs raised in Mickle Trafford. Rather than choose a day or weekend and risk bad weather, to give folk a chance to visit my garden just email jeanharley@btinternet.com to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit. No entrance fee, just buy something please (Plants from £1.50 to £15).

ZUMBA GOLD 9.45-10.30am at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. A dance-based programme aimed at people 50+, Zumba beginners or those returning to exercise after a break. Fun MONDAYS and easy to follow, with Latin and International rhythms and moves. Wear light comfortable clothes, trainers with a low tread and don’t forget to bring a bottle of water! For info call Mandy 07511 229453 CHAIR UPHOLSTERY & CHAIR CANING. Learn how to restore your furniture under the guidance of experienced teachers at Burley Hall, Waverton. Enquiries 01244 335308.

FRI

3

SAT

4

MARK BROWN at Farndon Sports & Social Club. £5. For details call Ken on 01829 270965

7

TIVERTON DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (off A49) at 7.30pm.

Our annual strawberries and cream evening, served with wine and shortbread. First, a talk

by Mrs Sue Nicholas on “Garden design – themes and styles”. There will also be a plant sale, so bring along any spare plants or other garden-related items, and some spending money to help Club funds. Entry £3, including refreshments, raffle tickets for sale. All are welcome.

TUE

BARROW & LITTLETON TWINNING ASSOCIATION - BOULES AND BUFFET EVENING. To be held at East Garth, 66 Tarvin Road, Littleton. No prior knowledge of the game is necessary (and may even be a disadvantage!). Details from Bettie Gilliatt on 01244 335645

CHRISTLETON COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET at the Ring O’Bells 9.30am-1.30pm DITZY ROSE CHILDRENS CLUB at Applegates Farm Shop.10.30-12.30. Mini Bunting Making Sewing Club. £15 Includes biscuits & drink. To book call Nikki 07917 799147 SAT

11

FREE DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING with the Tattenhall First Responders at The Studio, Tattenhall. 2pm-4pm. Please ring Jill on 01829 771895 to book.

WAVERTON SUMMER BALL - Dinner, Dancing and Fun Casino. 7.30pm at Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton. Dress Code: Black Tie. Tickets: £35 from Waverton Post Office.

All proceeds go to Waverton School PTA.

SUN

TUE

12

ANNUAL FLOWER SERVICE at St. James’ Church, Christleton. 11.00am - outside if dry.

With the Rose Queen and her retinue. Followed by free Barbecue. All welcome.

14

BRUSH STROKES ART CLUB. 10am-3pm in Mickle Trafford Village Hall. No formal teaching but members advise and help one another and share equipment, books, etc. ‘Pay as you go’ system for newcomers. £1 per person on arrival entitles you to tea and/or coffee during your visit. Morning session £3, afternoon session £3. Stay all day £5 - bring your own lunch. The club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For info call 01244 300967.

RURAL CHESTER FLOWER CLUB at Burley Memorial Hall, Waverton. Flower arranging demonstration by National Demonstrator Beryl Cotton entitled “What will be, will be”.

7.30pm. Visitors and new members welcome. Any queries call 01244 300185.

52

THU

16

WEST CHESHIRE RURAL U3A. In the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. Ann Coffey and the EllesmerePort U3A Creative Writing Group will share their writing with you at 2.30pm.

Refreshments from 2pm. Info: Hilary Scarratt 01829 770516 or Peter Brunton 01829 741824

FRI

17

CHAIR UPHOLSTERY & CHAIR CANING. Learn how to restore your furniture under the guidance of experienced teachers at Burley Hall, Waverton. Enquiries 01244 335308.

What’s On ... in the local area ... in JULY CHRISTLETON MONTHLY LUNCHEON CLUB. Serving a hot lunch at 12.30pm in the Parish Hall.

MOn20 All welcome. For nformation or to book a place call Liz (409414), Janet (325529) or Christine (335562). thU 30

CHESTER FAMILY HISTORY GROUP – 7.30pm – County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane Our AGM and a talk on “Getting the best from your computer - particularly Subscription Websites for family historians” by Geoff Johnson. This month our meeting will be in the boardroom of the Sports club . Members and non-members welcome. Small charge on the door.

FRI 31

SHAUN LOUGHREY & HIS BAND THE COUNTRYSIDERS plus support at Farndon Sports & Social Club. £13. For details call Ken on 01829 270965

FOR YOUR DIaRY ONE EVENING 3-9 AUG

DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE WEATHER. CHESTER RSPB GROUP - FIELD TRIP. Twilight in the Clwydians. 7.30pm. A twilight stroll to the top of Moel Famau, sometime during the week 3 - 9 August, to admire the sunset, taking in the birds and botany along the way in the company of Julie Rose. Looking for bats and owls as the light drops on the way down.

Trip leader is Julie Rose, but please phone Norman Sadler on 01244 335670 a few days before, to register your interest. Julie will phone you back with details, once she has finalised the date. For more details, phone the trip leader or see www.rspb.org.uk/groups/chester

SUN 6TH SEPT

TATTENHALL GARDENING SOCIETY will host the annual VILLAGE SHOW. In the Barbour Institute from 2.30pm. Show schedules available now from the Post Office, Complement, Tattenhall News and the Barbour Institute. Any questions? Phone 01829 770516.

BRUSH STROKES ART CLUB EST. 1994

21ST ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION 1st July - 9th August 2015

Open evening - come and meet the artists Friday 3rd July 7-9pm

Tickets N & J Owen 41-43 High St 01948 860463 Sarah Collard 01948 860294 Caroline Munro 01948 250316

Raising funds for

Find out more at www.hospiceofthegoodshepherd

WORK BY PRESENT MEMBERS PREVIOUS MEMBERS FOR SALE WORK BY LATE MEMBERS AND OTHER MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY www.castleparkarts.co.uk artscentreincastlepark@btinternet.com Contact us on 01928 735832 Open Monday-Saturday 10-4 Sunday 2-4 FREE ADMISSION 53

GUILDEN SUTTON VILLAGE FETE ON SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ARROWCROFT ROAD – SAT 11TH JULY 2015 – 1.PM TO 5PM This year’s celebration is with St John’s Church’s and the 200 years they have been in this building. There has been a church here since the 12th or 13th centuries, and so the fete’s theme is medieval. The arena events will include, amongst others, demonstrations of medieval fighting, and crime and punishment. Attractions will include Spacehopper jousting, Fairground Rides, Bouncy Castle and Trampolines. There will be stalls for books, tombola, raffle, cakes, coconut shy, and many more. Historical information researched by our Local History group will be displayed in the refreshment stall, and a display featuring St John’s Church will be in their marquee. There is a Hog Roast and Beer Tent. See more on our Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=365099204731

The Poppy Appeal Cheshire Our vital welfare work is entirely dependent on the public's generous support. But there are still many areas across the county where money for the Poppy Appeal is not collected simply because of a lack of volunteers.

Could you spare a few hours to help?

Being on the front line of the appeal, you will be representing Britain’s Favourite Charity Appeal and meet interesting people with stories to tell. If you have skills in management & organisation, finance or just like socialising, we have a place for you.

So contact us now to discuss how you can help us this year. Your local contact in Cheshire is Ruth Jones on 07768 238 875 rejones@britishlegion.org.uk Registered Charity No 219279. 199 Borough High St, London SE1 1AA. Tel +44 (0)20 3207 2100

54

Monthly Newsletter Western Rural Police Team Message from Inspector Keith Curbishley My update this month is focused on updating you about some changes to the way in which Cheshire Constabulary will be structured and to reassure you about our continued commitment to deliver the best possible service to the public of Cheshire.

It is no secret that the government continues to require police forces across the country to make financial savings. In order to deliver these savings, without cutting front line police officers, the existing Neighbourhood Policing Units (NPU’s), of which ‘Western Rural’ is one, are being restructured into Local Policing Units, (LPU’s) covering different geographical areas. The majority of the Western Rural NPU will be encompassed into the new Chester LPU. The only Western Rural beat which is not joining Chester LPU is Tarporley, which will be covered by the new Northwich LPU. Officers will continue to respond to and deal with incidents in exactly the same way. The majority of these organizational changes are taking place during early July.

I will be taking up a new post in Force Headquarters. This change will mean that my Western Rural Monthly and Weekly Newsletters will cease to exist in their current guise. Let me reassure you that the newsletters will continue, possibly seeing some new content and format, under a new Inspector. Thank you for the support and constructive comments that you have made about the evolving communication formats that have been introduced. I hope that you have found them beneficial and informative.

Local priorities for July 2015 1. Road Safety – Parking issues around local schools and shops and speeding through villages are both topics which generate a great deal of communication to the police from the public. Local PCSO’s and Beat managers refer to proven data in order to effectively target those areas which are proven to have genuine problems.

2. Theft and Burglary – Many of these offences occur in spates within defined areas, often committed by an individual. Local officers constantly monitor all such crimes in order to identify the most effective ways of targeting and catching the offender, preventing further offences and keeping the public informed with information and advice.

3. Events and ASB – A great many events and shows are organized in our area over the summer months, attracting large crowds. Whilst most people who attend do so with the intention of enjoying a pleasant day out, there are some who seem to want to cause disruption and disturbance. Local officers work closely with event organisers to deter and restrict those who may spoil the event for the majority.

Email Twitter Website

western.rural.npu@cheshire.pnn.police.uk @WesternRuralNPU www.cheshire.police.uk 55

Christleton

. Unique opportunity . Set in a prime village location . 2 bed detached cottage already onsite . Requiring modernisation (EPC Rating: E) . Large detached barn behind with access . Wealth of options (subject to PP)

Waverton

. 3 bedroom semi-detached home . Greatly extended and improved . 2 reception rooms, large dining kitchen . Conservatory with views over the rear garden . Large master bedroom suite, bathroom . Viewing essential / EPC Rating: C

Tattenhall

. Set on a spacious corner plot . Detached 4 bedroom house . Lounge, dining room, kitchen . Downstairs shower room . 4 bedrooms & upstairs bathroom . Viewing Essential / EPC Rating: E

SOLD £400,000

SOLD £310,000

SOLD £300,000

Waverton

Waverton

Christleton

. Spacious 3 bedroom bungalow . Featuring a private rear garden . Open views over beautiful countryside . Lounge, dining room, kitchen . 3 spacious bedrooms & family bathroom . Ample parking & garage / EPC Rating: D

SOLD £205,000

CITY OFFICE

13 Grosvenor St Chester CH1 2DD

01244 311 119

. No onward chain . 3 bedroom townhouse . Private rear gardens . Hall, lounge/diner, kitchen . Single garage . Viewing essential / EPC Rating: C

. 2 bedroom cottage with garden . Lounge, kitchen / diner . Bathroom, yard to rear . Pathway to private garden beyond . Nearby amenities & excellent schools . Viewing essential / EPC Rating: E

SOLD £160,000

SOLD £125,000

convenient offices combining city centre activity with rural accessibility

thomaspropertygroup.co.uk

RURAL OFFICE

20 Eggbridge Lane Waverton CH3 7PE

01244 33 00 33

All of our properties feature google satellite mapping