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Gardening page 6 Night Sky page 10 Lloyd - Borneo trip page 12 Getting to know you page 15 Martin Cocking page 16 Jacksons Fencing page 20 Moos of the world page 22 Cheshire Cooks page 32 Car column page 40 Polly’s Blog page 42 Tracey’s Travel page 48 Thomas Talk page 52 What’s on page 56 Rural Police Update page 58 and there’s more.... The A41 is delivered free each month to homes and businesses in Littleton,Waverton, Rowton, Christleton, Aldford, Saighton along the A41 and distributed in Huxley and Tattenhall. Local voluntary groups and organisations may submit notices and articles, free of charge. The A41 Magazine Julie Coxall, West View, Whitchurch Road, Christleton, CH3 6AF Telephone 07709 697082 email westviewpublications@gmail.com Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed in articles and advertisements published in this issue of The Gowy Gazette are not necessarily the views of the editor. All details are correct to the best of our knowledge Evey effort is taken to ensure accuracy in this magazine, however we cannot accept responsibility or liability for any error, inaccuracy or omission that may have occurred.
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THE MOOS OF THE WORLD News from The Grange Farm, Mickle Trafford RED POLL CATTLE ~ Late January and early February seem to be a time of waiting for the daylight to return and for Spring to awaken the land. With most of the Red Poll cattle housed for the Winter, we will soon be testing them for various diseases as part of our Herd health Plan. This document is produced by final year veterinary students at Liverpool University and is reviewed and updated annually. It helps us to keep disease to a minimum and is also important in enabling us to prevent disease rather than waiting for it to happen and then attempting to cure it. The Red Polls are due to be vaccinated against infections which the Herd health Plan has identified as a major threat to the health and fertility of the herd. We immunise the animals against Leptospirosis since they drink from watercourses for most of the year, and against the glamorously named Irritable Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) which is an illness specific to cattle and can cause poor thrift and infertility. Financially, each cow needs to have a calf each year to pay her way, and I do tell the animals that they are supposed to keep me and not me to keep them! FARM ASSURANCE ~ Each year the farm goes through a rigorous inspection taking a full day and ensuring that it complies with the requirements for the Red Tractor Scheme and for LEAF Marque. Red Tractor is the basic farm assurance and the logo can be seen on most British produce found in supermarkets. LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is a whole farm environmental approach and takes into account soil management, wildlife and habitats, water use, carbon emissions and public access to farms. Currently our farm is one of only three in the United Kingdom producing beef to the LEAF Marque standard. This month therefore sees me spending many hours poring over, reviewing and updating a plethora of documents to ensure that we comply with the standards set by these schemes and emerging into the daylight at about the same time as the first daffodil of the year. RED POLL BEEF ~ We are trying to empty our freezers, so do come along to the farm and stock up on some ridiculously cheap and extremely tasty Red Poll beef. Beef is available each week through the Chester Food Assembly and at the following Farmers Markets: West Kirby (4th Saturday each month)/Oswestry (last Friday each month)Tarporley (first Saturday each month) Abbey Leys, High Legh (first Sunday each month) If you want any beef cutting to order, please ask and we will be happy to arrange it for you. FREE FARM VISITS ~ As part of our Natural England funded stewardship scheme we continue to be able to offer free farm visits for groups of six or more people and lasting a minimum of two hours. It is a great morning or afternoon out and a good way to meet the Red Poll cattle and find out about we manage the land for the cattle and for wildlife. Each visit is tailored to meet your own requirements and the walk can be as long or as short as you wish. Please get in touch by any of the methods below to find out more. Newly born calf at two hours old and well licked by Mum.
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“Rising Three’s” coming to Clutton C of E Primary School
“Rising Three’s” coming to Clutton C of E Primary School
Clutton Church of England Primary School is delighted able to extend Ladybird nurseryits provision Clutton Church of England Primary School toisbe delighted to beitsable to extend to cater for children who are “Rising Three”. Ladybird nursery provision to cater for children who are “Rising Three”. Is your child turning three years old between April and August 2015? If so, you may be interested to your child number turning between April and August If so, readIs about a limited of three nurseryyears places old available for “Rising Three’s” at Clutton2015? C of E Primary you may be interested to read about a limited number of nursery places available School from April 2015.
for “Rising Three’s” at Clutton C of E Primary School from April 2015.
We have a limited number of places available for “Rising Three’s”. “Rising Three’s” are children who turn three years old within the term before they start nursery. If your child turns three between April and We have a limited number of places available for “Rising Three’s”. “Rising Three’s” August this year, they are eligible to start nursery from September 2015. However, please note that are children who turn three years old within the term before they start nursery. If funding for Nursery children only starts the term after they turn three, so daily charges (as set by Cheshire your child turns three between April and August this year, they are eligible to start West and Chester Authority) would apply between April and July 2015. In September 2015, your child will nursery from September 2015. please note that funding for Nursery become eligible for fifteen hours per weekHowever, of free nursery education.
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Bring a taste of spring into your home this March courtesy of Philip Martin from Cheshire Cooks
Pannacotta Ingredients
3 gelatine leaves 10 fl oz milk 10 fl oz double cream 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, seeds scraped out Three tablespoons caster sugar
Method
Soak the gelatine leaves in a little cold water until soft. Infuse the milk, cream and vanilla pod. Add to pan and bring to a gentle boil. Remove the vanilla pod and discard. Simmer for five minutes then sprinkle in sugar Squeeze the water out of the gelatine leaves, then add to the pan and take off the heat. Stir until the gelatine has dissolved. Whisk and leave to cool. Pour into moulds, bring down to room temperature before putting in fridge to set. To serve, turn each panna cotta out onto a serving plate. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Serve with seasonal fruit or a suce of your choice. The above is for plain pannacotta, add fruit puree or liquer such as Limoncello to add a twist!
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SUZUKI NEW CELERIO
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This good looking and very green small car from Suzuki is going to be called the Celerio. A hUmDINgER of a new Suzuki City car is now on sale, which not only tops its class in interior space but is very green with emissions at 99g/km while boasting 65.7mpg. TO VIE WITh DUALJET ~ Suzuki is simply flying at the moment - just look at the number of cars on the road from this former motor-cycle supremo - and still has to see its DualJet SZ4 go on sale next year, doing 67mpg and also only emitting 99g/km. AND WITh DAB RADIO ~ New Celerio has six airbags and ESP fitted as standard safety equipment on all UK models, as well as air conditioning and slap up to date DAB radio. BIg BOOTED CELERIO ~ Suzuki in the UK is particularly delighted that new Celerio can claim class-leading luggage capacity of 254 litres, for this impressive City car that will hit showrooms very early next year. A TRUE CITY CAR ~ Following its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Celerio, Suzuki’s all new global compact City car, should make a huge impression on buyers who will have seen Suzukis getting greener and meaner while still at budget prices. SmALL CAR EXPERTS ~ Suzuki is gaining a UK reputation as the small car expert. Celerio will boost that considerably as it retains Suzuki’s trademark compact car ease of drive, while providing an elevated driving position, interior space that surpasses most conventional small cars - and has that class leading luggage capacity of 254-litres. DILEmmA OVERCOmE ~ During design, Suzuki aimed for a resolution of the contradictory elements of retaining interior space within a compact body. And their designers have overcome that magic trick successfully. BACK TO BASICS TImE ~ By going back to basics in development and reviewing the body structure, Suzuki has succeeded in delivering a roomy and comfortable interior within a compact body of just 3.6m and width of 1.6m. All these elements have been packed into a dynamically-styled package. CAN EVEN TAKE FIVE ~ A height of 1.53m and a non-slanting roofline allows greater headroom for occupants. The 2.42m long wheelbase provides a tandem distance of 743mm which gives plenty of space in the cabin for five occupants. WhAT’S INCLUDED ~ Standard specification highlights for the range will include six airbags that cover driver, passenger, side and curtain, as well as ESP, air conditioning, alloy wheels, CD Tuner, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. Full details including grading structure will be announced by the end of the year. AND LOW EmISSIONS ~ And the icing on the cake is Celerio offering low CO2 emissions of 99g/km and fuel consumption of 65.7mpg on the EC combined cycle. In the Summer of 2015 a new engine will be available offering even higher fuel economy and CO2 emissions that fall to a crazy 84g/km thanks to Suzuki’s planned Dualjet engine technology. AUTO gEAR COmINg ~ As if that’s not enough, also available next summer will be Suzuki’s newly developed Auto Gear Shift. This system features an Intelligent Shift Control Actuator positioned at the top of the transmission that operates the gearshift and clutch automatically. gREAT PROgRESS ~ With this, the driver enjoys the effortless driving of an automatic, but without any loss in fuel efficiency or increase in CO2 emissions. LOW SPEED CREEP ~ A unique feature of the Auto Gear Shift, is a low speed ‘creep’ facility which allows the car to move in gear without the accelerator being applied, ideal in slow traffic and when parking. ALL IN SIX COLOURS ~ Suzuki’s fun new Celerio will be available in six colours of which five are optional metallic finish and one solid. We hacks will not be able to test it till the new year, but the advance press information already makes it sound like waiting for! 40
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The next Tattenhall Music Society Concert is on Sunday, March 8th in the Parish Church of St.Alban, Tattenhall at 6.30pm and will feature musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. Performing will be a trio of clarinet, cello and piano and pieces will include Chopin, Brahms and Bach. Hayley Parkes, pianist, was a recent finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year and is destined to be a star of the future. Tickets are on sale from Tattenhall News, Tattenhall Post Office or you can just pay on the door … £6 for members and £8 for non-members. This concert will be a wonderful opportunity for any youngsters who play an instrument to both hear and observe, at very close quarters, some of the very best young musicians. They are always available during the interval to chat and encourage youngsters. If you require any more information ring Anne McGrath 01829 770932
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Chester RSPB Group March
7.30pm Wed 18 March 2015: Out and about in New England - Jim Almond The Shropshire Birder shares highlights of this trip, including high quality images of the American wildlife of three states, where he saw over 130 species of birds. Venue: St Mary’s Centre, St Mary’s Hill, Chester CH1 2DW (Park by the law courts).
For earlier information or more details, phone 01244 335670 or see www.rspb.org.uk/groups/chester
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Good news. We are one of the founding agents for ON THE MARKET which is a new national property portal in addition to RIGHTMOVE and THOMAS PROPERTY. Already we have new viewers and properties for sale or let. Look at it on line through THOMAS PROPERTY and see the TV adverts as well. The market is developing very well in response to the stable interest rates and stamp duty changes. In 2 days from entering the market one property has attracted 14 viewers and 3 offers all above the asking price. There are more viewers for expensive property and some which have been on the market a while with other agents have now sold on with THOMAS and at very good prices. Do be very careful of agents doing leaflet drops, overpricing and claiming to have sold in your area when they have not. Often the leaflet is misleading you. Ask where those properties are located and how long on the market. Pin them down. Also be careful of any agent trying to get you to change agents with false promises. Check if the agent has sold in your immediate locality or tried but failed. The real test is whether the agent has sold signs or a showroom in your locality - now To get the best selling price it is so important to use an agent who maximises your exposure to the market. Many of the new agents do not have established showrooms, have the odd page in the media, use gimmicks to get your business and don’t use local outlets like the A41 and Gowy. You get what you pay for so avoid promises of very low fees. Those agents can’t afford to advertise or don’t have the selling power through a data bank of genuine buyers. Don’t let a bad or desperate agent harm your property by their own marketing limitations If THOMAS PROPERTY has given you a sale or letting valuation previously and you are now thinking of selling or letting, get in touch with us and we will update that valuation at no charge. Keep ahead of the market and maximise your asset and lifestyle. You know it makes sense.
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What’s On ... in the local area ... in MaRCh tUE
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TIVERTON DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB at Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (off A49) at 7.30pm. Speaker Mr Bernard Wright will talk on “Owls and Conservation” with some stunning pictures and will tell us how we can help to keep them thriving in Cheshire. Entry £1.50 (members), £2 (visitors) incl. raffle and refreshments. All welcome.
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TATTENHALL WILDLIFE GROUP 7.30pm in the Barbour Institute. An illustrated talk by Chris Whitehurst on “Wigland Conservation - a Malpas Nature Reserve”, covering the work that has taken place to turn open pasture into a wildlife friendly area. Chris is also secretary of the Broxton Barn Owl Group. Non-members always welcome at the door, £3.00 entrance and take a look at our website www.tattenhallwildlifegroup.org.uk
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CHAIR UPHOLSTERY & CHAIR CANING. Learn how to restore your furniture under the guidance of experienced teachers at Burley Hall, Waverton. Enquiries 01244 335308. JUMBLE SALE at Caldy Valley Church. 6.30pm. Admission 50p. HUXLEY FILM NIGHT – “Mr Turner” 7.30pm at Huxley Village Hall. £5 entrance. Wine/tea/coffee/ice cream on sale. Information 01829 781294 or 781573
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CHESTER RSPB. 9am. Coach trip to Leighton Moss. A few tickets left at £14 till mid-February, £16 thereafter. One of the premier RSPB reserves in the North West with a wide range of waders and wildfowl. Call Viv on 01244 400433 to buy your tickets now. RURAL CHESTER FLOWER CLUB at the Burley Memorial Hall, Waverton. 7.30pm Demonstration by Sionedd Hughes. Visitors and new members welcome. TATTENHALL GARDENING SOCIETY 7.45pm in the Barbour Institute. A talk entitled “Cholmondeley, A Unique Garden”, by Barry Grain, Head Gardener., telling us what it takes to keep a garden open to the public but also a private garden looking its best. There will be some plants for sale. Yearly membership £12 single, £17 joint. Visitors always welcome - £3, Allotments Assoc members - £2. Any queries call Alex Radley on 01829 770386. SHAWN CUDDY & BAND at Farndon Sports & Social Club. For details call Ken on 01829 270965
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RURAL TOURING ARTS present ‘From Berlin to Broadway’. 7.30pm Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. The Orichalcum Band, featuring Katherine ‘Liberty Pink’ Pledger with a lively musical journey from the seedy underworld of Berlin’s cabaret scene to New York’s glamorous Broadway. Suitable for age 10+. Tickets £9 from Complement Tattenhall High St, The Studio Worley Court or tel: 01829 771374 or book online www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/142409 CHRISTLETON COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET at the Ring O’Bells 9.30am-1.30pm
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GRAND BOOK SALE over 2,000 books for sale at Huxley Village Hall. Open 10am-4pm. Proceeds to be split between Tarporley Hospital and Huxley & Hargrave Village Halls. Many thanks to those who donated books. For info contact Les Pritchard on 01829 781321. Also on Sat 21 March. WAVERTON SUPPORT GROUP OF THE HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD are holding a Coffee Morning at Waverton Evangelical Church. For details ring 335911. DITZY ROSE CHILDRENS CLUB at Applegates Farm Shop.11.00-12.30. Flower Corsage Sewing Club. Make a lovely gift for Mother’s Day! £12 inc. biscuits & drink. To book call Nikki 07917 799147
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MOTHERING SUNDAY TEA! Bring your mother/grandmother along for a treat to the Parish Hall Christleton. Drop in any time between 4.00-6.00pm.
CHRISTLETON MONTHLY LUNCHEON CLUB. Serving a hot lunch at 12.30pm in the Parish Hall. MOn 16 All welcome. For nformation or to book a place call Liz (409414), Janet (325529) or Christine (335562). WED 18 56
HOPE HOUSE LADIES’ LUNCHEON at Willington Hall Hotel, Tarporley. 12 noon for 12.30 lunch. Speaker is bestselling author Jane Noble Knight with “The Inspiring Journeys of Women Pioneers, Past and Present”. Tickets £20 per person include a 2 course lunch with coffee. Book online www.hopehouse.org.uk or phone 01244 340759.
What’s On ... in the local area ... in MaRCh WED 18 TO sat 21
UPTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY presents “THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK” at Upton Village Hall. Dramatised by Francis Goodrich & Albert Hacket. Directed by Michael Fair. Tickets £6 - Wed, £7 - Thurs-Sat. See website www.uptondrama.co.uk or Ring 01244 382174.
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WEST CHESHIRE RURAL U3A. In the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. Sue Ord will talk on “Graphology” at 2.30pm and demonstrate how to analyse your handwriting. Refreshments from 2pm. Call Hilary Scarratt 01829 770516 or Peter Brunton 01829 741824 for info.
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CHAIR UPHOLSTERY & CHAIR CANING. Learn how to restore your furniture under the guidance of experienced teachers at Burley Hall, Waverton. Enquiries 01244 335308.
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CHESTER OPERATIC SOCIETY present “All at Sea”. 7.30pm at St. Mary’s Centre, St. Mary’s Hill. All aboard HMS Pinafore as Chester Operatic Society perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s sparkling operetta, along with some nautical numbers from that other maritime masterpiece, The Pirates of Penzance. Tickets: £12. Call 01244 375662 or go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/ chesteroperatic. Chester Operatic Society are a registered charity (Reg Charity No 1087478) GRAND BOOK SALE over 2,000 books for sale at Huxley Village Hall. Open 10am-4pm. Proceeds to be split between Tarporley Hospital and Huxley & Hargrave Village Halls. Many thanks to those who donated books. For info contact Les Pritchard on 01829 781321.
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FUN QUIZ NIGHT including Chilli Supper. 8.00-10.30pm at Waverton Village Hall. Tickets £7. Wine, beer, soft drinks available. All proceeds to Waverton Pre-school Reg Charity No 1041090. Tickets 01244 332579 / 07594 621968, email wavertonps@yahoo.co.uk or pop into Pre-school . BALLROOM DANCING at the Burley Hall, Waverton. 8pm-11pm. Quickstep - Waltz - Foxtrot Cha Cha Cha - Tango - Rhumba - Samba. Live keyboard music by John Mawson. Tickets £5 incl. light refreshments. BYO drinks/nibbles. Phone Lorraine 01244 335331 or pay at the door.
CHRISTLETON WEDNESDAY GROUP - SOUP & SWEET SPRING LUNCH. 12 noon in Christleton WED 25 Parish Hall. Ticket £10 inc. a glass of wine, from members or call 01244 336644. In aid of LIVE!
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FREE HOLISTIC THERAPY SESSIONS by Ashworth Time Bank Rural Wellbeing Project. 4th Friday of every month. 2pm-4pm at Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. Therapies include: Reiki, Back Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology. For info call Susan 01829 772592. FRIDAY FLICKS at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. “The Invisible Woman”. 12A. Biography/ Drama/Romance. 8pm (Doors open 7.30pm). £5 entry per person. Bar available.
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CHESTER BACH SINGERS will perform J S Bach’s Mass in B Minor at Chester Cathedral.
WED 8 APR
DITZY ROSE CHILDRENS CLUB at Applegates Farm Shop.11.00-12.30. Easter/Spring Decoration Sewing Club. £12 inc. Easter biscuits & drink. To book call Nikki 07917 799147
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TOM BARRIE at Farndon Sports & Social Club. For details call Ken on 01829 270965
FOR YOUR DIaRY SUN 12 APR
JUMBLE SALE 2pm at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. Donations (no books/DVDs) 9.3011.30am on the morning of the sale. Thank you.
SAT 25 APR
WAVERTON SUPPORT GROUP OF THE HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD are holding a Jazz Night with the Deeside Dixies at Waverton Village Hall with hotpot supper. Details 335911
WED 13 MAY
TATTENHALL GARDENING SOCIETY A private guided visit around the Cholmondeley Castle Gardens. Meet at the castle at 6pm for the tour which will last about 2 hours. £2.50 a head. Please let us know if you wish to attend as places are limited. Call Alex Radley on 01829 770386.
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Monthly Newsletter March 2015 Western Rural Police Team
Message from Inspector Keith Curbishley It will not have escaped your notice on the national news that Operation Yewtree (investigating the Jimmy Saville abuse offences) keeps on making the headlines. One result of this is that far more historical and current abuse cases are now being reported to the police. All such reports are taken seriously and are fully investigated. Whilst a growing team of specialist officers carry out the main enquiries, it is often the local officers who are the first point of contact for the victims. A great deal of training is given to all police officers in how to recognize and deal with Child Sexual Exploitation and all other forms of related abuse. Not only will the police carry out a thorough and sympathetic investigation, but they will also work with other agencies in order to ensure that victims receive the support that they need, not only through the police investigation, but also to help them get their lives back on track, after their ordeal. It always comes as a surprise when a new location of such abuse is identified. The main thing to learn from this is that abuse can happen anywhere in the country and in any place where young or vulnerable people are present. It is therefore important that everyone is aware of the possibility of offenders trying to take advantage of vulnerable people and not to think ‘it could never happen here’… Local priorities for March 2015 1. Burglaries – Police work hard to identify those locations which appear to being targeted by offenders and then to ensure that those responsible are arrested at the earliest opportunity. Officers will also try to notify those communities at particular risk as soon as possible, offering appropriate security advice. Due to the nature of such offences, targeted locations will often change on a regular basis. 2. ASB – Antisocial Behaviour takes many forms from rowdy youths to cultural discrimination. Where problems are identified, officers will work with the local community to try to identify the problem and then to work with all parties to try to alleviate the issues which cause tension and to encourage those involved to be aware of how their actions can be perceived. 3. Drug abuse – Drug abuse occurs at all levels in our communities, from the individual user who will often commit petty crime to fund their habit, to the street dealer who threatens and intimidates to generate their income, to the producers and main dealers who try to hide their activities behind legitimate businesses. Cheshire police are currently targeting drugs at all levels but are particularly keen to receive information relating to cannabis cultivation or the activities of main dealers. Email western.rural.npu@cheshire.pnn.police.uk Twitter @WesternRuralNPU Website www.cheshire.police.uk
Christleton Parish Council Open Morning
Saturday 14th March 2015 10am—12 noon The Parish Hall (on the Village Green) Christleton
All welcome
Ever thought about a role on the Council? Make a positive contribution to your community. Strong back-up support structure in place. Have a real effect in our village. It’s grass-roots democracy in action! No qualifications needed—just live or work in Christleton —now expanding to include up to Sainsbury’s junction and the A41 bypass road and Cotton Edmunds. Photo by David Cummings
Christleton
Littleton
. Newly converted character barn conversion . Highest quality throughout with zoned underfloor heating . Lounge & winter garden with private garden views . 33ft family dining kitchen & separate utility . 4 double bedrooms, 2 ensuites & family bathroom . Low maintenance landscaped rear gardens
. Development site in a prime location . 2 bed detached cottage already onsite . Requiring modernisation (EPC Rating: E) . Large detached barn behind with access . Wealth of development options (subject to PP)
Clutton
. Immaculate 4 bedroom detached house . Open plan kitchen with dining & sitting areas . Spacious lounge, study, utility . Master bedroom with master ensuite & dressing area . Guest suite with own spiral staircase . Private garden to rear & countryside views
SOLD £600,000
SOLD £400,000
SOLD £385,000
Churton
Hough Green
Waverton
. Charming, extended 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage . Refurbished to a high standard in a quiet village setting . Private south facing rear garden with countryside views . Lovely kitchen/family room, lounge, dining room, study, utility . Master bedroom with ensuite, 2 bedrooms, playroom & bathroom . Detached garage and workshop
SOLD £365,000 Christleton
. Spacious corner plot . Private gardens to 3 aspects . Extended 3 bedroom home . Lounge, kitchen, sun lounge . Luxury 4 piece family bathroom . Viewing essential / EPC Rating: E
SOLD £270,000
CITY OFFICE
18 Grosvenor St Chester CH1 2DD
01244 311 119
. Spacious detached family home . Excellent setting; open views to rear . 4 reception rooms, kitchen, conservatory . 4 bedrooms and family bathroom . Low maintenance front & rear gardens . Viewing Essential / EPC Rating: D
. Detached 3 bedroom bungalow . Fully refurbished throughout . Hall, lounge, kitchen / diner . Master bedroom with ensuite . 2 further bedrooms & bathroom . Viewing Essential / EPC Rating: D
SOLD £319,000
SOLD £275,000
Littleton
Waverton
. Beautifully presented throughout . Countryside views in a prime village location . Within short walking distance of excellent schools . 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 reception, 2 bathroom, sun room . Character features, high ceilings and sash windows . Beautiful countryside views
. Spacious mid-terrace home . Extended with substantial potential . Large rear gardens with seating areas . Lounge, dining room, sun room, kitchen . 3 bedrooms, family bathroom . Viewing essential / EPC Rating: D
SOLD £249,950
SOLD £185,000
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RURAL OFFICE
20 Eggbridge Lane Waverton CH3 7PE
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