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your life, your home, your community. I attempted rowing interval training at the gym this morning and I’ve not been the same since. Mind you I haven’t done this for years. I’m still trying to row 2000 metres under my best time of 9 minutes but can’t quite seem to do it, and thought the interval training would help. I keep hearing and being told that short bursts of exercise that gets your heart rate up right up there is a better way of exercising and burns more calories over a longer period. Anyway after 5 rowing sessions of 500 metres full pelt I’d had enough, felt quite light headed. Don’t try this at home I think the phrase is, but I bet there’s lots of you thinking what’s her problem that’s easy! Anyway unlike me I hope you are all well and back to normal now after the summer? I’m sure lots of families are breathing a sigh of relief now that the children are going back to school and I can imagine why!
and bought some this year as we’ve not needed them for years. A slight exaggeration but apparently I’m not too far off the mark as it was clothes retail shopping that had picked up this year. It’s not a surprise we all stayed at home last year what with all that rain, and avoided going shopping unnecessarily. Most small businesses seem to be doing a little better this year in general which is encouraging, but the odd ones have had a quieter summer where probably the lovely weather has worked against their particular service. Oh I don’t know, but I know this much having a lovely summer makes the world look a better place! So I hope you’re all feeling refreshed and ready for action. I know it’s only October but for some of our advertisers Christmas is a key time, and it’s their fault I have to mention the dreaded word so soon after summer! At least we don’t have to order our turkeys just yet, but I bet some of you have!
I’m off to recover from my rowing experience and not thinking about I think I mentioned the other month the Christmas and shall see you all next weather seems to dictate how well the month. economy does, well it certainly seems to at small business level. So it’s pleasing All the best, Jill to hear that the sun has led people back to the high streets this year for some retail therapy. More likely no one had any summer clothes until they went
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Mark Leather qualified as a physiotherapist in 1983 and initially spent 4 years in the NHS before embarking on an extensive career in professional sport. He has spent over 10 years in the FA Premier League including 6 years as the Head Physiotherapist for Liverpool FC. In total, he dedicated over 20 years to professional football, heading medical departments at Sunderland FC, Bolton Wanderers FC, Preston North End, Burnley and Brighton before taking up a similar role with Wigan Warriors RLFC. Currently, Mark’s role is Head of Performance at Bolton Wanderers Football Club alongside running his own private business, Mark Leather Physiotherapy Ltd. Previously, Mark has also worked in higher education, heading undergraduate Sports Therapy BSc and MSc Football Rehabilitation courses at Edge Hill University. He still lectures extensively for the Football Association and has delivered material on sports injury related course internationally. Other professional roles for Mark have included; physiotherapist for the England Futsal Team, Consultant Physiotherapist for IPRS - a leading company in injury treatment and prevention services as well a guest columnist for the Daily Mail newspaper. Recently, Mark has opened a new clinic at The Plassey, Eyton, Wrexham. This multidisciplinary clinic treats and rehabilitates a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and
offers the following services; injury diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation and sports massage. In addition to these services, Tracey Yorke also provides acupuncture treatment for many varied conditions from skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema to the relief of pain and symptoms caused by stress, anxiety and depression. To arrange an appointment for physiotherapy or any of our other services please contact 07856 365353 or alternatively come along and meet the team at the clinics open evening on Monday 21st October from 6:30-8:00pm.
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Wrexham Residents Against the Power Scheme, held their latest and most successful fund raising event on Saturday 7th September with a garden party in the grounds of Pickhill Old Hall courtesy of Henry and Sarah Ormrod. WRAPS are raising funds for legal advice and representation and for publicity material. Jackie Grice, responsible for fund raising for the group, said the family “fun” day was very well attended showing the tremendous and growing support in the communities around Wrexham. Jackie extended her thanks to all who supported the day in whatever way. WRAPS opposes the proposals put forward by Wrexham Power last year for a large conventional gas fired power station together with its 400kV pylons to the South and East of Wrexham. WRAPS advocate a much smaller sustainable or at least a genuine high efficiency CHP proposal within the Industrial Estate that could deliver real benefit to local businesses as well as reduce CO2 and other emissions for the area. Such an alternative could connect to the local Scottish Power electricity grid without the need for even more pylons avoiding the visual blight and harm to tourism people fear.
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Remembering the inner wheel. by Terry Davies It’s always such a pleasure for me to take my car to be serviced at the Trotting Mare garage, Knolton, because I know it will be well looked after by a staff that are not only very efficient ,but also a bunch of very nice ‘chaps’. We always manage to have an interesting chat about cars etc., but this time Dan was quite intrigued by the fact that his neighbour had found an old 1970s Raleigh bicycle at the back of his garage, which had a little Ducati motor on the rear wheel, to aid with the pedalling. BSA also produced their ‘Winged Wheel’ for bicycles at that time. However, this story reminded me of a colleague I chatted with many years ago about vintage cars etc., and how many car manufacturers produced bicycles first before progressing to cars. Singer was one of them and also made sewing-machines as well as bicycles. “I know that” said Cledwyn. “ My grandfather was a Brewery Rep. in the Wrexham area in the late 1800’s, and used to pedal around the public houses on his Singer tricycle and often took his wife and their dog on the basket seat on the backand that extra weight plus the frequent refreshment he consumed during his journeys, tired him out! Then in 1898 Singer introduced their Motor Wheel, which was an ingenious petrol engine built into a wheel, which could be fitted into the front forks of a tricycle- he fitted one to his tricycle, and his burden was eased.” 10
I asked him what had happened to the old tricycle. “I don’t know” he said, “ but I know when Singer produced their first motor car in 1904, Grandad bought one, which was sheer luxury after the tricycle. I’ve no idea where the tricycle went- but I’ve still got the motor wheel.” I couldn’t believe my ears, then asked “Well where is it now?” “It’s in the cupboard under the stairs - would you like to see it?” I nodded in amazement, and he brought it out to show me. “It hasn’t got a tyre on because it had been sent to Singer’s for an overhaul, and was never used after it came back, as the car had replaced it.” he said. So, I purchased the wheel off him and kept it for several years before being persuaded to sell it to a fellow who wanted to motorise his tricycle to use in the London to Brighton vintage run. However, back to the BSA ‘Winged Wheel’. A friend named Ernie, who worked on the railway in Wrexham had one, and we used to tease him mercilessly about how slow he rode about. But one night, he burst into a meeting we were at, waving a piece of paper above his head and laughing with pleasure. “I’ve had a ticket for speeding” he shouted “ and I’m going to frame it and hang it on the wall!”
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Having worked closely with some local communities and one of the main bug bears for small businesses and individuals are the price of 0870/0845 and premium rate numbers. Therefore we have been advising them to put the following website in their local magazine distribution for their readers information, it is also timely with the gentleman that was on the news the other day about turning the table on the big companies and using an 0870 at his house, which is what we do also:www.saynoto0870.com/numbersearch. php You can type in a number like Vodafone customer services 08700 700 191 and it gives you a national number of 01635 676061 or even in this case, gives you a free phone number of 0808 0000166. This does not always work for companies however in the first instance it is certainly worth a shot. On the flip side, it also gives people the opportunity if they know the local number for an 0870 number they can submit this and others can then use it.
This information can cut down phone bills by 30% and in some cases we have even seen these drop by 75%. Therefore if you wanted to put this into the magazine I believe it would be certainly a worthwhile read. The other thing to note is that a lot of people call the new version of direct enquiries 118 118, 118 500 etc..... but again these are charge at extortionate rates up to ÂŁ1.50 per minute and then a connection fee with a high pence per minute thereafter. This can be even higher if calling from a mobile. If you are at home, use the internet to search for the number you require, remembering the www.saynoto0870.com site. If out and about, most people have smart phones and if searching the website, once found, the contact page allows you once touch dialling to contact the company. It is strongly advised that they do not use these numbers as it can really effect the monthly/quarterly bill as none of the talk time comes out of inclusive minutes even once connected.
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Erddig Comes Clean About Dirty Secret! Erddig will dish the dirt from Monday 16 September, as the annual deep cleaning of the prestigious collection comes out of the shadows and takes centre stage. Visitors might even be able to pick up a tip or two from the skilled conservation team as they talk about their work with guests. The property boasts the second largest collection, a total of 30,000 items, in any National Trust house so there’s plenty to be getting on with. It was a condition of the the last Squire, the late Philip Yorke when handing over the house and estate, that nothing was to be removed from the house. Philip famously said: "My only interest for many years has been that this unique establishment for which my family have foregone many luxuries and comforts over seven generations should now be dedicated to the enjoyment of all those who may come here and see a part of our national heritage preserved for all foreseeable time." The unique collection ranges from the
rare and magnificent to the ordinary and everyday; ranging from 18th century tapestries to 20th century false teeth! Every year the fragile collection is treated to a deep clean, requiring a steady hand and often a head for heights in order to reach the topmost parts, the parts that ordinary cleaners just can’t reach! House & Collections Manager, Graeme Clarke, said: “We’re so excited to be sharing this with visitors. Cleaning a collection as large and as complex as ours is a bit like painting the Forth Bridge – once you get to the end you need to start over again! “Traditionally, this work is done behind closed doors, but visitors enjoy seeing conservation work in action, so we’ve decided to make it a permanent part of our house experience.” Work starts on Monday 16 September and moves through the house until Sunday 3 November, so there will be different work to see each day between 12:30 and 4:30 daily.
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In the last month we have seen increasing numbers of dogs presenting with tick attachments. We expect this problem to continue for at least a further 2 months. The very warm summer has aided the multiplication of ticks. Most of the ticks that we have seen appear to have been acquired when dogs have walked in fields where sheep have grazed at some stage in the year. Global warming is resulting is the northward spread of certain species of ticks that have not been seen in the UK before now. Ticks are responsible for transmitting diseases including Lyme disease, Babesiosis and Erhlichiosis. Lyme disease is a zoonotic disease (can be spread to man) and is already present in the UK in certain areas, but currently is not seen in the Maelor area. Babesia and Erlichiosis have only been
diagnosed in animals that have travelled abroad on the Pets Passport Scheme. However with ticks that are capable of transmitting these diseases now regularly seen in the UK, it is only a matter of time before these ticks become harbours of the infection for our resident dogs. There are several effective products available to deal with ticks. “Ceresto” collars which last for 8 months are both repellent and lethal to ticks and fleas; we would recommend purchasing these next Spring to take full advantage of its duration of activity. “Advantix” spot on solution is both repellent and lethal to ticks and fleas and lasts for 3-4 weeks. “Frontline Combo” is lethal to fleas and ticks, but is not repellent and lasts 4 weeks against ticks and 8 weeks against fleas.
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ENSURE YOUR PENSION POT LASTS AS LONG AS YOU DO Once in a blue moon your local newspaper salutes a local resident who has reached the grand-old age of 100. Yet by all accounts, local papers may soon have to devote an entire weekly page to people living to 100 because we are living much longer. In the past, as people grew older their investment portfolios became risk averse. They reduced their exposure to equities and generally avoided investments that put their capital at risk. But times are changing and this may not be the most suitable strategy to adopt. Working longer could mean that turning on the income tap may not necessarily be given such a high priority for many in their early-50s, as there may still be a need to accrue capital. Many people will have an assortment of different pension schemes having worked for different employers, while many will have also made the most of their Pep, Tessa and Isa tax allowances over the years. They need to turn this non-pension money into an income stream that might be needed for another 30 to 40 years. There are also tax implications to consider, be it capital gains, inheritance tax or income tax liabilities. Many people assume that once they have hung up their working boots they will never have to pay tax again. This isn’t the case – tax still has to be paid. They need to ensure that all available taxfree allowances are being used to ensure
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Firstly I would like to welcome a new PCSO to the area. PCSO 2610 Robina Ahmed has recently joined us at Overton Station and she will be covering the Cross Lanes, Bangor on Dee, Bronington, and Worthenbury areas. Robina brings with her a vast knowledge of the post in general as she has worked in the Wrexham Town area for 9 years. She will be seen out and about with myself of PCSO Phil Jones whilst she is getting to grips with her new wards, some of you may have met or seen her already. Secondly, the football shirts I have asked for have started coming in so thanks to those who have donated these items. I’m sure the people of Uganda will be overwhelmed with the kindness and support. Many thanks, keep them coming. On a more official note it has come to my attention yet again the parking issues we are experiencing in the rural villages and surrounding areas. Please, please be mindful and give consideration to other road users and pedestrians alike when leaving your vehicle, even for a short time. Just take a minute to think > is it illegal >is it obstructing anyone or anything > can pedestrians pass with a push chair, wheelchair or mobility scooter and also can they get off the pavement at the dropped kerbs etc. All these issues keep coming up as major bug bears for everyone. The issue with wheelchairs and mobility scooters is that if the dropped kerb is blocked by a vehicle, the person has to reverse or try and turn around somewhere and this is not always possible, otherwise go out of their way to the next one 22
to get off the pavement. Also this puts them at risk and should most definitely not be the case. This is just down to a few people either not realising the issues they cause by leaving their vehicles illegally parked or they just don’t care. Neither of which is acceptable in any circumstances, so I urge you all to think on and be a bit more considerate. Thank you. Another thing that has been brought to our attention in the last couple of months is a scam where some motorists are flagging others down pretending to have run out of petrol or something similar and then asking for money, trying to sell jewellery or just intending to rob the good Samaritan who may stop to help. Obviously there are some genuine people who may have a problem but just be vigilant as to what is going on especially if you are a woman travelling alone. For your information a ladies/girls watch has been handed in to me which was found on Piercy Avenue, Marchwiel. If you think this may be yours please do not hesitate to contact me, I’m keeping it safe at Overton Station and it’s been booked into the Found Property system. Regards Lynne
CONTACT NUMBERS PCSO 0151 Lynne Maurice Blackberry 07854 352 815
email: lynne.maurice@nthwales.pnn.police.uk
PCSO 2858 Phil Jones Mobile 07854 389056
Overton, Hanmer, Horseman’s Green & Penley 22 Overton Police Station 01978 348 425 CALL 101 which is a 24 hour number for non emergency calls ie. Threatening and abusive behaviour, Drunk and rowdy groups, Drug related anti-social behaviour.
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New headmistress Abbey Gate College, which remains an established 4-18 independent school on the outskirts of Chester has a new Headmistress. Mrs Tracy Pollard, is now very firmly ‘in post’, and after her first month at the helm of the College the public and College events come thick and fast. The annual Prize Giving/ Speech Day Event at Chester Racecourse on the 20th September was followed by the Open Morning at the Senior School on Saturday 28th September and then the staff, parents and friends of the College are back at Chester Racecourse on the 12th October for the Annual Ball. Tracy has taught in a number of schools and her most recent post was as Deputy Headmistress at Alderley Edge School for Girls. In the College’s termly Broadsheet magazine the pupils interviewed Tracy and her answer to the question; “Do you have a set goal for your time here?” was “I have been blown away by just everything that you as pupils and staff do and achieve here at Abbey Gate College and I think my biggest goal is to get more people to know about us and of your achievements. The College is ‘a jewel in the crown’ and I have been amazed and delighted by all that is and has been achieved here. My goal is simply to spread the word”.
Tracy is a big lover of sport and music group Take That and has taken much of her inspiration from her parents and decathlete Daley Thompson. She is ready for the challenges of leading the College into its next successful phase and when asked what she was most looking forward to at Abbey Gate College replied “Getting to know everyone, the staff and the pupils and making a difference”. Making a positive difference to the lives of children since the College opened in 1977 has been part of the College ethos and if you would like to meet Tracy to discuss her vision for the College then please make an appointment to meet her in person and view the fantastic facilities at both the Senior School in Saighton and/or the infant and Junior Department in the beautiful village of Aldford.
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Tallarn Green Methodist Church
Rev. Rob Weir and his family began their time as Minister of Tallarn Green Methodist Church on the 1st Sept. The Harvest Services will be held on Friday,11th Oct - 7pm. when Canon Ian Davenport, of Malpas will lead the service of Thanksgiving, this will be followed by refreshments. On Sunday, 13th Oct - 10.45am. Rev. Rob Weir will lead the worship, and receive gifts for Christmas for the children in Romania. Tickets are now available from Chapel Members for the Concert of popular Songs and Music at the Maelor School, Penley on Friday, 29th Nov. at 7.30p.m. Music will be provided by the Garden Trio, and David Stokes will play for and conduct the Fauls Choir, we hope also that Peter Edge will be our Soloist. Tickets available from David Paton 01948770687 or Doreen Manning 01948 770 667
Held most Saturdays at Tallarn Green Village Hall 8pm till 10.30pm To confirm whether there is a dance please phone 01948 770252
Maelor Music Society.
George Formby by “The Lancashire Lad” and his Uke!
Wednesday 16th October Maelor School, Penley. 7.30 pm Contact 01948 770633
Overton Playcentre
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St Dunawds Church Bangor on Dee 12th October 2013 - 7.30pm Tickets £10 01978 780417 - Jane Johnson or 01978 780735 - Brian Neale In aid of St Dunawds Church
1 – 3 PM Overton Village Hall, Overton-on-Dee Admission: £1.00 per adult / children free (in aid of Overton Playcentre Charity)
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MUSIC AT PENLEY VILLAGE HALL The Barn dance raised the spirits of one and all in many ways. Not only do we now have our Bar licence but we had many people from outside of the village including Ellesmere and Cockshutt residents. They were all made welcome with a hot pot and puddings which many came back for not only seconds but thirds and in some instances fourth helpings, it is a good job that the dancing worked off a number of the extra calories that many of us took on board.. The dance was great fun and everyone went away smiling. Next dance in the Spring
FUTURE EVENTS: Saturday 19th October Penley Village Hall will have its bar facilities and bowling open to all on. Music and food available, 7.30 – 11pm Saturday 26th October Annual Dog show: bring you prize family pet or pedigree for some fun and plenty of prizes with a professional judge. 2-5pm Saturday 9th November Cake demonstration £ 3 per ticket 7pm start Saturday 30th November Festive Fair £5 per table or come and buy last minute presents for loved ones. Mulled wine and mince pies available Contact Debbie on 01948 830061 or Sheila on 01978 710275 There will be a second opportunity at Cockshutt Village Hall on Saturday 7th December to buy presents for Christmas contact events@ cockshuttvillage.com The Village Hall committee and villagers’ would like to say a big thank you to Mr John Phillips who has kindly donated an electric organ. He use to reside in the village but now only visits when attending the weekly whist drives where he is a very active participant. Once again you have given the opportunity for music to be played on a regular basis.
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essential gardening This month brings a fantastic display for those gardens that have plants that give Autumn foliage. It usually brings a multitude of different hues. This month you really notice the change in temperature and the sudden shortness in daylight ( How depressing) but the days when sunny bring a sharp freshness. Maintenance: It is a great time to visit gardens that have Autumn colour such as Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire and Bedgebury Pinetum in Kent. Rake up fallen leaves and either place them on the compost or pile them up to make leaf mould. If you have not started clearing up its time you did, burn or bin any perennial weeds or debris that shows signs of fungal infection. Dig over empty beds. Finish planting evergreen shrubs. This is the best time of the year to take hardwood cuttings and collect any berries from trees and shrubs for seed sowing. Give conifer hedges a last trim for the winter sets in. Plants new climbers and perennials.Protect alpines from winter wet. Lift and store dahlias, glodioli and summer flowering bulbs. Tidy ponds and remove pumps for the winter. Make new lawns from turf. Cut down the dying tops of perennial vegetables. 32
Lift and divide rhubarb. If you have any fruit trees fix grease bands to there trunks to catch pest as they crawl up. Insulate the greenhouse and if you have whitewashed remove it and if you don’t have a heater get one if you do have check that its in working order. It is probably your last chance to sow grass seed. Finish off planting spring bedding for next year. Pick up the last of your apples and pears before they get damaged. Lift and store the reminder of your tender perennials. Lift and store potatoes and carrots in a dry and darkish cool place. You should start to prepare the ground for planting bare rooted stock for next month. Sow sweet peas for next year under cover. It is best to do all the jobs in the garden sooner rather than later as with the shortening days you will only have the weekend to do things. If you have heavy soils like clay make sure you dig them so the frosts, rain, wind and snow can break it down. Incorporate as much organic matter as possible to improve the structure of the soil. Plant trees at this time of the year while the soil is warm for the roots to take hold. All this should keep you busy!
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Spiced autumn lamb with butternut squash purée Makes 4. Ingredients: ½ tbsp cumin seeds ½ tbsp coriander seeds 1 garlic clove, crushed olive oil rack of lamb, 2 racks, each six bone, French trimmed 500g butternut squash or pumpkin, peeled and chopped butter a small handful coriander, chopped How it’s done: 1. Crush the spices in a pestle and mortar. Mix together with the garlic and a large slug of olive oil and some seasoning then rub all over the lamb. Leave to sit for half an hour. 2. H eat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Cook the lamb for 20 minutes for pink then leave to rest for 10 minutes. 3. M eanwhile steam the squash until tender then whizz in a food processor with a knob of butter and seasoning. Stir in the coriander. Serve 3 cutlets each with some purée.
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BOYS & GIRLS, 7-18
The King’s School... much more than an education King’s is a school where academic skills flourish, confidence grows and personalities develop, in a lively and vibrant community of learning. Our self-contained Junior School is a caring and supportive environment. In the words of our last inspection report, our 7-11 year old pupils are ‘happy learners’ enjoying drama, music, sport and a whole host of other activities, all based on a strong academic foundation. In the Senior School, 11-18 year olds are inspired and challenged by a rich and varied curriculum which will stretch their minds and help them fulfil their potential, guided by outstanding teachers. Our students are articulate, confident and phenomenally successful,
with 83 going to Oxbridge in the last 10 years and around 75% to ‘The Times Top 30’ universities. You are warmly invited to our Open Morning, where you can explore the Junior and Senior Schools, along with our new Sixth Form development, meet the teachers and pupils, find out more about our exciting curriculum and discover what makes The King’s School unique. Financial help is available for Senior and Sixth Form School dependent on parental income.
Join us at an Open Morning for all ages, 7-18
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12th October, 9.30am-12.30pm
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An Open Meeting will be held on Tues.8th Oct at 7.15p.m. in the Village Hall. Wendy Smith will bring us the last scents of Summer, in her demonstration of Floral Art. The arrangements will be put in the draw, so you may go home with a beautiful arrangement. Entry is £3 for visitors, including refreshments, should you wish to join, by doing so in Oct. you get three months extra free, when joining for 2014. We have had a recent recruitment drive, and we welcome regulars and newcomers, come and give us a try!!
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