MARCH 2014 • DELIVERED FREE
YOUR MONTHLY INSIGHT INTO LOCAL LIVING COVERING ROSSETT, MARFORD, GRESFORD, PULFORD & SURROUNDING AREAS
sneekpreview
essentiallyours ltd Tel: 01244 571 602
email: info@essentiallyours.co.uk
www.essentiallyours.co.uk ---------------
DISCLAIMER
The opinions and views expressed in articles and advertisements published in this issue of essentiallyours are not necessarily the views held by the editors --------------All facts and figures are correct at time of going to press --------------Whilst every effort is taken to ensure accuracy in this publication, we cannot accept any responsibility for any error or omissions that may have occurred --------------ESSENTIALLYOURS Ltd Registration No. 6048593
Printed by EWS Colourprint www.ewsprint.co.uk • 01244 545829 Front cover image © Carol Hartnell
DECEMBER 2010 JANUARY 2011 • DELIVERED FREE
PRICELESS • NOVEMBE
R 2010
YOUR MONTHLY INSIGHT INTO LOCAL LIVING COVERING
BANGOR ON DEE, OVERTON, CROSS LANES AND SURROUNDING AREAS
YOUR MONTHLY INSIGHT INTO LOCAL
BANGOR ON DEE, OVERTON, CROSS
LIVING COVERING
LANES AND SURROUNDING AREAS
YOUR MONTHLY INSIGHT
BANGOR ON DEE,
INTO LOCAL LIVING
OVERTON, CROSS
COVERING
LANES AND SURROU
NDING AREAS
IT’S YOUR MAG TOO! Got any comments? Let’s have them! Call 01244 571602 or email info@essentiallyours.co.uk your life, your home, your community.
Check out our Facebook page and Twitter profile. Online editions of the magazine and up to date news.
Special offers this spring Book now to avoid disappointment on 01978 780 555
Mothering Sunday
Monday - Saturday, 12noon - 2.30pm
Sunday 30th March 2014
Early dining
The perfect setting to spoil your mum! 3 course lunch
£19.95 per person Children under 12 £9.95
2 course lunches
Monday - Saturday, 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Choose from a selection of homemade dishes using local ingredients where possible
£9.95
Easter Sunday Sunday 20th April 2014 The perfect setting to relax this Easter Sunday! 3 course lunch
£19.95 per person Children under 12 £9.95
Sunday Lunches
Enjoy Sundays at The Inn at The Lanes with roasts from the carvery 12 noon - 3.00pm
£11.95
Children under 12 half price
The Inn at The Lanes BEST WESTERN Cross Lanes Country Hotel Bangor Road, Wrexham
Tel: 01978 780555
www.bw-crosslaneshotel.co.uk
your life, your home, your community. Yesterday was the hottest this year so far, 15 degrees I think. The last few days have been sunny and warm, a welcome change from all his rain. It’s been a funny old winter hasn’t it, not particularly cold but very wet and windy and quite miserable. Never mind, nearly there now, Spring is just around the corner and the daffodils are starting to brave coming out into the big wide world, cheering us up with their big yellow smiles. I remember a couple of years ago we had a really hot week in March possibly even reaching 20 degrees from memory, and then snow the week after! Very crazy weather this time of year. Mind you the saying is so true, ‘Never cast a clout until May’s out’. Don’t forget Mother’s Day and the clocks going forward this month, think it’s the same weekend, last one
Telephone 01244 571 602
info@essentiallyours.co.uk
of the month. Lots of our advertisers are helping you with Mothers Day ideas this year. It’s quite a big thing Mother’s Day, and quite right too! Lots of local stuff this month, I’ve had a look round Rossett Mill, there’s an update on the Gresford Library situation, and many of you may be aware the planning application on the Red Lion car park in Marford for a convenience store is going to appeal and is likely to be heard in May, to name but a few. I’ll let you browse at your leisure though and I’ll see you next month.
All the best, Jill
50% OFF
on production of this advert all treatments booked with Coral our new trainee stylist Phone today to make an appointment Chester Rd, Gresford,
01978 855 800
www.hairbyjames.net
FREE
TEA OR CO FFEE on ction ducti produ onpro on vertt adver thissad ofthi of
At Deli-fine Deli-fine you you will will At find aa wide wide range range find of high high quality quality of produce, sourced sourced produce, both locally locally and and both from around around from Europe Europe The Cross, Cross, Holt Holt 11 The
01829 271666 271666 01829 www.delifine.co.uk www.delifine.co.uk
Annual Spring Wine Tasting 3rd April, April, Llyndir Llyndir Hall Hall Hotel Hotel 3rd
Tickets available available from from Clear Clear Black Black Wine Wine or or Tickets phone to to book book your your place place phone
Mother’s Day Day -- 30th 30th March March Mother’s
Special wine wine & & chocolate chocolate ideas ideas available available Special ClearBlack BlackWine, Wine,17 17Chester ChesterRd, Rd,Gresford GresfordLL12 LL128NB 8NB Clear
www.clearblackwine.com www.clearblackwine.com
01978852237 852237 •• peter@clearblackwine.co.uk peter@clearblackwine.co.uk 01978
ACT NOW TO SAVE OUR LIBRARY
You are probably aware that Gresford Library is under threat of closure. The library will close at the end of the financial year unless the community can create and develop a social enterprise model to take over its running. With the proposed closure at the end of this month, the support of the local community is essential if our library service is to continue.
term aim is that the library becomes, or is part of, a community hub that will enhance the lives and wellbeing of those within the communities it serves. Work is already under way to secure funding and negotiate a lease with the local authority but more help and support will be needed to ensure the library can be saved and maintained in the future.
At a packed meeting held in Gresford on the 29th January 2014, there was overwhelming support for a continued service in the area. Subsequentl, a steering group has been set up to try and ensure this happens. The steering group is now establishing a nonprofit making company with charitable status which will be in a position to take over the running of the library.
To make this happen, goodwill and support from you is vital. We now need volunteers to run the library, as well as volunteers to help decorate and prepare the library for reopening. Volunteers will be an essential part of the continued running of the library and training and support will be provided. If you are able to help with a financial donation or give your time to get involved then please do; any donations and offers of help are welcome however small.
The plan is to create and develop a sustainable library service that will work in partnership with Wrexham County Borough Council and serve the communities of Gresford, Marford, Burton, Rossett and Lavister. It will be the organisation's immediate and primary goal to keep and develop the present library building. Members also hope to expand the use of the building with creative writing courses, refreshments, visits by local authors/poets and history courses to name a few ideas.The organisation’s long-
If you want to help out then please contact Gresfordlibrary@hotmail.com. For users of Facebook, a Facebook page has been set up under the title ‘Gresford and District Community Library’. We would be grateful if you could ‘like’ and share the page. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Gresford and District Community Library Steering Group.
ALL MAJOR BRANDS STOCKED Axminster - Wilton - Gaskill - Westex Suppliers & Fitters Of Laminates - Vinyls - Carpet Tiles - Ceramics Natural Flooring - Large Selection of Rugs
WE NOW SELL BLINDS
as well as carpets! Suppliers & Fitters Of Rollers - Venetians - Verticals - Large selection of colours and styles - All at competitive prices
IF YOU CAN’T COME TO US WE WILL COME TO YOU WITH OUR HOME SELECT SERVICE
www.carpets2u.net • enquiries@carpets2u.net Behind Heart FM, Mold Rd, Gwersyllt
Hedge Cutting • Ride on Lawn Cutting • Tree Cutting • Patio Construction • All jobs for your garden •
01244 570 220
07769 150 162
TONY WILLIAMS PLUMBING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
From dripping taps to fitting baths We fit: Toilets. Taps. Sinks. Baths. Showers. Radiators
01244 531 115 • 07960 282 022
• Complete bathroom fitting service •P rofessional tiling & plastering • Free estimates • Fully insured
web: www.tonyvwilliams.co.uk • email: tony@tonyvwilliams.co.uk
• Fencing • Decking • Gates • Paving Groundworks • Flagging • Patio Work Replace your damaged, or old loose fitting fencing panels. Made to measure. All old fencing debris disposed of. Registered waste carrier
CALL STEVE
07720 315 885 • Evenings 01978 823 750
WI Centenary Baton Crosses Border The National Federation of Womens Institutes in England and Wales celebrates it’s centenary in 2015. A baton taken around the 69 federationsto mark the event left Llanfairpwll on Anglesey, where the first WI was formed, on 1st January 2014. After travelling across the North Wales Federations the baton arrived in Chester on 5th February 2014. The baton was given to David Mitchell, the Chester Town Crier, by Mair Westwood, Chairman of the Clwyd/Denbigh Federation. The Weaver Valley Choir of 40 or so WI members provided a rousing rendition of our anthem “Jerusalem” in wind and rain, energetically conducted by their leader Joyce Kirkpatrick. The party, which included the Lord Mayor, Councillor Jill Houlbrook, was led by the Town Crier down Bridge Street to the Cheshire federation headquarters at 11 White Friars. Our County Chairman, Frances Woollam, received the baton from Mair Westwood, Chairman of Clwyd/ Denbigh. The baton was taken to four venues across Cheshire, before being taken by the Cheshire Chairman to the Isle of Man. It will then come back to Lancashire and follow a convoluted route throughout
England and Wales, not forgetting the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. The baton’s final destination will be the 100th Annual General Meeting at the Royal Albert Hall in London in June 2015 We are glad that the WI movement has continued to grow and evolve over the past hundred years. So many new institutes are starting at the moment, it is good to see younger women realising the value of the organisation. Gill Tanner Handbridge WI
ers and toes painted with extra sparkle t soaked in our bubble spa n individual Make-up application ames to take part in... ish our famous ‘Pure Princess’ entation (cake not supplied)
or up to 8 princesses (min of 6)
more or to book your rty just call us...
Does 44 571 908
ureperfectionbeauty.com
Your Mum Deserve a Treat?
We think she does which is why we have put together a you can show your MumFollow just us how much you care!
perfectionbeauty.com package so
gery, station road, rossett LL12 0HE
pureperfectionb
This package is yours for £99 (worth £165)
for you and your Mum to enjoy some relaxation and time together You will receive 2 treatments each from a choice of Customised Facial, Our Signature Pure Massage, Jessica Manicure or Jessica Pedicure.
njoyEnjoy aPlusPure a throwing Pure Princess we’re also in a Princess Bouquet of Flowers from Vivid Floral Design worth £15 artyParty at Pure at Pure Perfection Perfection To purchase your “DESERVE IT” Package call 01244 917256, or email Cheryl@pureperfectionbeauty.com. You can also purchase a gift voucher online from www.pureperfectionbeauty.com/gift-vouchers.com
you got aHave littleyou princess got a little who princess to package be who pampered??? likes to be at pampered??? We also offerlikes the same for 1 person £59 - treat yourself?
u have, she’ll If youlove have, this! she’ll love this!
ours of the Two ultimate hours in of pampering the ultimate her in pampering and mum her friends for her which and her includes: friends whichSara’s includes: Isforyour Like Evelyn,
Mum?
• Is she always there when you need her? ir fingers and toes painted with extra sparkle • Their fingers and toes painted with extra sparkle • Does she help you with your Children? ir feet soaked in our bubble spa • Their feet soaked in our bubble spa • Does she always put others before herself? ir own individual Make-up application • Their own individual Make-up application • Is she your ROCK! and games to take part in... • Fun and games to take part in... • Do you tell her often enough? to finish our famous ‘Pure Princess’ • and to finish our famous ‘Pure Princess’ (cake not supplied) (cake not supplied) e presentation Pure Cake presentation Perfection
Now is your chance to give something back to your Mum and show her just how a princess?) and d out moreToor find to book out more youror to book your her amazing Mum ss a party princess just callEvelyn. us... a party just call us... much you appreciate her.
Owner, Sara (did £150 for up to 8 princesses (min of 6) Only £150 for up to 8 princesses (min of 6) you know she was
01244 tel 57101244 908 571 908
info@pureperfectionbeauty.com email info@pureperfectionbeauty.com
pureperfectionbeauty.com www.pureperfectionbeauty.com
onmongery,the station ironmongery, road, rossett station LL12 road, 0HE rossett LL12 0HE
Follow us pureperfectionb
Follow us pureperfectionb
The Governor of Gibraltar Born in Rossett! Lt Gen Sir James Dutton was appointed last year as the Governor of Gibraltar and commenced his new position in December 2013 as the official representative of the Queen. Many of us will be familiar with the Dutton name locally, and many of you will know at least by name Mr and Mrs Ben Dutton from Burton. I had the pleasure of chatting to Aileen recently in connection with her son and she explained her marriage to Edgar Dutton and their move to Curzon Park where they had 2 children Jane and James. Aileen was born in Rossett and had a twin brother-Ralph and two sisters, Muriel and Dorothy and two brothers, Jim and Jack. Their surname was Hawkins and owned, 'Newhaven Garage'. Aileen's brother Jack assisted his father. Sadly Aileen's twin brother Ralph died as a result of the last war. In due time Jane attended the Queen's School and James the King's School. Sadly Edgar died while the children were young. In due time Jane became a private secretary and James joined the Royal Marines- he has
since spent 37 years in the Royal marines including the Falklands. Also in Iraq he led 3 Commando Brigade during the 2003 US led invasion to topple Sadam Hussein. He served in Afghanistan as the Deputy Head of NATO led International Security Assistance Force in 2008 and 2009. He was also the Ministry of Defence's Director of NATO policy and served as Britain's Liason Officer to the Pentagon II attacks. From 2010 to 2013 on leaving the Royal Marines James worked as Project Manager for Bechtel, a large American Engineering company, on a project to replace the infrastructure of the country in Gabon, West Africa. A very impressive career and one of which the King's School will be proud. He is now Governor of Gibraltar-whilst this is largely a ceremonial role with ongoing controversy between the Spanish and the British over Gibraltar it may well be an interesting role- not forgetting Britain has held Gibraltar since 1713 and approximately 30,000 people currently live there.
ESTABLISHED 1948
MoreMore than just electricians than just electricians
Our highly skilled team specialise in the following areas Our highly skilled trades team specialise in the following areas: Electrical Installation & Maintenance ElectricalTesting Installation & & Maintenance Electrical Inspection Electrical Testing & Inspection Oil & Gas Heating& & General General Plumbing Oil & Gas Heating Plumbing Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Installations & Inspections Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Installations & Inspections Security Alarm Installations Building Maintenance Security AlarmTelecommunications Installations& •Data Building NetworkingMaintenance Satellite & Aerial Installations Telecommunications & Data Networking Renewable Energy Satellite & Aerial Installations • Renewable Energy
01948 820200
CLIFFORD HOUSE - HAMPTON HEATH - MALPAS - CHESHIRE - SY14 8LU 01948820200 01948820232 www.barlows-electrical.com
www.barlows-electrical.com CLIFFORD HOUSE, HAMPTON HEATH, MALPAS SY14 8LU
Sky, Digital & Aerial Installation Specialists Private & Commercial RDI Engineer with 20 Yrs Experience
DIGITAL, FREEVIEW & SKY HDMI • Radio • DAB • FM Plasma Fitting • Entertainment Systems
01244 579 100 Mob: 07968 113 582
www.grosvenorcomms.co.uk
Tel: 01978 851 278 Mob: 07929 710 959 2 Farriers Walk, Gresford LL12 8PH
Michael Edwards Marford Councillor
Roads Despite a huge reduction in the budget available for maintaining the roads, I have been assured that the long overdue resurfacing of the top of Marford Hill near the traffic lights will be carried out in the new financial year. Planning Appeal Red Lion Retail Unit The appeal against the refusal of planning permission will be heard in public over three days by a planning inspector starting on 28th May in the Council Chamber. Marford Community Centre Negotiations are continuing between the Council and the new group MCC hoping to take over responsibility for running the Centre. Maes Y Pant A public meeting will be held on 1st April at Marford Community Centre at 7.30pm to enable everyone who supports the Community Woodland in our village to hear about the plans for its future. If you or your family have not yet signed up to be a “Friend of Maes-y-Pant”, this will be a good opportunity to show how much you value this facility. Membership is not restricted to our villages and friends from neighbouring villages are welcome. We are always pleased to have workers to help maintain our woodland and our next volunteer days are on March on 12th & 23rd at 10am.
Coffee Morning Success There was excellent support for the coffee morning held in Church House, Gresford, which raised over £400 for Maes-y-Pant funds. Many thanks to the organisers. Marford and Gresford Luncheon Club The Luncheon Club will meet again on 18th March, 8th and 29th April at 12.30pm at Marford Community Centre. Please ring Beryl Blackmore on 01978 85569 if you have not booked a meal at the previous meeting. Street lights Long standing problems in Sandrock Rd and Wynnstay Lane have been sorted out.We do still need to inform the Council as quickly as possible about potholes, light failures etc., so please use the website, telephone (01978 854992) or drop in to the Contact Centre in Lord St.
michael.edwards@wrexham .gov.uk
01978 854 992 12
Pulford Photography
Wedding photojournalism at its most creative
www.pulfordphotography.co.uk
07970 279 741 email: pete@pulfordphotography.co.uk
My story, well I feel very lucky to be alive, four years ago my life changed forever on the 20/01/2014 I was advised a mass had been found at the head of my pancreas. I went to Liverpool Royal Hospital for my first consultation, where a consultant plus a lead nurse greeted me. I have to say at this point the seriousness of the situation dawned on me. All I was thinking was I’m going to die, you don’t see McMillan nurses unless it’s the end!! During the consultation, I was advised my best chance of survival would be an operation called a Whipple’s. I was told its major surgery and would take between 6-12hours to perform and I would then need to have a course of chemotherapy if it was malignant tumour. After my consultation I did, what I guess most people would do these days, use the internet to find out more information. On one hand I craved for the information, which would reassure me that everything is going to be ok. However the more I searched and didn’t find that information, the darker the cloud seemed above me, yet I felt that I still needed to be positive for everyone else. I then had a long 4 week wait before the operation where I had to have various tests to show I was fit enough to under go the surgery and survive. I run my own cleaning business and am a part time staff nurse, which also caused me
more worries as the business had lots of out goings which I would still need to pay and at the time I was in a new nursing position. The day of the surgery came and I have to say I wasn’t really prepared for the extent of this operation, I was fit healthy man prior to this and used to run on regular basis to keep fit so I expected to be on my feet within a couple of weeks. How wrong was I. After the operation I had various complications and realised if it was bad news some of the plans I had made I would not be able to do them. Dark days, thoughts were upon me. I was now scared of the biopsy results and what my future would hold. The results were good news and the tumour was still at stage two which meant I did not need chemotherapy. The operation was a complete success. It took me over 12 months to recover I still feel much weaker than prior to the operation but am alive and generally well. I planned to the run last year but with 3 bouts of pancreatitis I was unable to do so. I want to put something back as I am one of the lucky ones and able to live a full active life. Please donate what ever you can all monies will help. Many thanks, Gary.
www.justgiving.com/Gary-Syers
clean carpets for a healthly atmosphere CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICE Has it been 12 months or longer since you last cleaned your carpets or upholstery?
CLEAN FOR HEALTH Carpets should be cleaned regularly even if they don’t look dirty. Like you use anti bacterial sprays on your kitchen work surfaces, carpets should be cleaned for the same reason. A clean carpet helps promote a healthy atmosphere free from dirt and bacteria, and more so for people with allergies and asthma.
100% NO-RISK IRON CLAD GUARANTEE
What does this mean? Simply this: If you’re not totally happy with my work, I’ll reclean the area for free. If you’re still not satisfied, I’ll give you your money back.
CALL 0800 695 1352 FREE CONSUMER INFO-LINE 24HR RECORDING HOW TO CHOOSE A CARPET CLEANER
01978 798016 CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION
Tales of France... with Sharon Newton
Bonjour! Alors the rusty key in hand I opened the front door hanging on a single hinge and stepped into the kitchen. I was so very excited! Did it matter that the handle came off in my hand, dead mice carcasses strewn the rotted wooden floor, cobwebs housed an array of 8 legged friends and water was dripping from the ceiling? Not one bit. This was all part of the dream. The main body of the house was strong, built of traditional stonework known as pierre (see insert), A-frame and roof joists of solid oak and having been in situ for some two hundred years were unlikely to cause me any problems even if the tiles all needed replacing. Window frames would all need replacing too, there wasn’t a bathroom or toilet and the oak staircase had started to drop into the cellar. All this aside I sat on a dusty old chair and popped the champagne! Where was I to start? One quartile was the ‘home’ whilst the other three quartiles would have housed the animals. This was common in the countryside as the animals would also heat the home. The house part was one up, one down, what would have been the parents bed under the stairs in one corner of the kitchen, the upstairs room had a double bed, two cots and a chair. It really was like going back in time although the family who had grown up there are still very much part of the village. This said, the property had been empty for over 30 years and the smell could testify to that!
is close to a déchetterie, what we know as a tip. I lost count of the number of trips after about 50! The smell was acrid! Eggs which would have been there for years, animal stained straw matted if now dry, jar after jar of French beans swimming in brown liquid and the poo bucket complete with lid! The challenge was not so much of a mass clear out covered with dirt, dust and goodness knows what else but there wasn’t any running water! Having started the dream in the summer I benefited from long hot days and I would lay the hose under the warming rays such I could hide my modesty in a rear outbuilding whilst I showered off. Basic but a hoot especially after Janneau, who will be mentioned a lot, discovered my outdoor en suite!
House and barn all cleared the real works were to commence! Trouble was, as some of you may know, it is either too hot, too cold, too wet, too dark, too dry or a holiday for French builders! Against my better judgement I Dressed to kill I started to make a plan. First therefore brought over British reinforcements, step to hire a skip and empty the place. Skip? In much to my peril! France, no chance. Rather every village or town à la prochaine…. 16
01244 470147 We Love the Jobs Fed up with balancing thePlumbers household chores Most 01978 824550elseDon’t with everything life has to throw at you? Want!!!
CHESTER WREXHAM
Whether you require a weekly SMALL JOBScleaning & service or a helping EMERGENCIES hand on the odd occasion Diamond Domestics are here to help.
• Office Cleaning
• Ironing (collection and delivery) • Property Cleaning
• Garden Maintenance
Fed up with balancing the household chores witheverything everything lifeCall to atthrow at you? our offices to with elseelse life has tohas throw you?
Callan ourappointment offices to make make an appointment for a for a no obligation quote. Whether require a weekly cleaning Whether youyou require a weekly cleaning no obligation quote serviceservice or a helping hand on the odd occasion or a helping hand on the odd Fed up with balancing the household chores
OFFICE CLEANING
IRONING
0844 879 019787396 660 141
Diamond Domestics areDomestics here to help. occasion, Diamond Tel: are here to help.
• Office Cleaning
• GARDEN Ironing (collection and delivery) PROPERTY • Property Cleaning CLEANING MAINTENANCE
OR JUST A HELPING HAND
EVENT
• Garden Maintenance
Call our offices to make an appointment for a no obligation quote.
OFFICE CLEANING
IRONING
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Tel: 0844 PROPERTY CLEANING
18th, 19th & 20
879 7396
“Creative Crafts &
Free admis If you are intereste a stall call 0174 www.creativecrafts
OR JUST A HELPING HAND
NEW SHOWROOM OPEN NOW Spring time special offers
10th July
“Family Fun D
COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE AVALIABLE.
Service repair & sharpen any makes and models Trade ins welcome Homeowners—Trying to Sell?
01244 674447
10am to 4p
Why not let? Bouncy castle, tram
With the house sales market in crisis, hand your house to us until normalityface is restored painting,
bbq & ot or the whole fa
Chester Homeowners—Trying to Sell? Why not let?
Nantwich & Crewe
347market 320 in crisis, hand your house to us until normality is restored With the01244 house sales Chester
01270 627 272
14th Augu “Charity Companion
nantwich@temples.co.uk
chester@temples.co.uk Nantwich & Crewe
01244 347 320
01270 627 272
chester@temples.co.uk
nantwich@temples.co.uk
10 am to 3 In association with Th
Demand from tenants is strong, but new landlords are We are actively looking for landlords in the Wrexham few and far between and existing tenants are staying in and Chester area. their homes longer, so but wenew urgently more Demand from tenants is strong, landlords need are We arequality actively looking for landlords in the Wrexham All proceeds from few and far between existing tenants are staying indemand area. properties to and satisfy increasing from and Chester Free, no-obligation advice and market appraisals their homes longer, local so we urgently need more quality professionals, companies and relocation agents. Show & Fun Day go t Strong knowledge & experience of the Cheshire & North properties to satisfy increasing demand from Free, no-obligation advice and market appraisals professionals, local companies andyear relocation agents. Wales Now entering our tenth in business, Temples is your & experience of the Cheshire & North Strong knowledge
markets.
Wales markets. Now entering our tenth year letting in business, Temples is your local family-owned specialist. We have built a local family-owned letting specialist. We have built a successful business on reputation and recommendation, Extensive local and national marketing successful business on reputation and recommendation, Extensive local and national marketing soexploit exploit the opportunities that sector the lettings sector has to viewings and so the opportunities that the lettings has to Accompanied Accompanied regular feedbackviewings and regular feedback offer, confident that Temples will look after your home Competitive terms : No LetCompetitive No Fee offer, confident that Temples will look after your home Wrexham terms : No Let No Fee until it is time to hand it back to you. NALS, TDS & OEA Fully Compliant
Hospice & Cancer Su NALS, TDS & OEA Fully Compliant Guarantee). Company Num Registered Charity Numb Existing Landlords—change to Temples—you will be pleasantly suprised! Prospective tenants view all available on our website Existing Landlords—change toproperties Temples—you will be pleasantly suprised! Wrexham Road www.temples.co.uk
until it is time to hand it back to you.
Prospective tenants view all available properties on our website www.temples.co.uk
Tel: 01829 27 For more info
Over recent weeks, a number of local Rossett residents have approached me raising concerns about North Wales Police’s 101 nonemergency contact number. For those of you who are unaware of the 101 system, it is an alternative contact number for North Wales Police when members of the public want to report incidents that are not classed as an emergency and therefore do not warrant the use of 999. An example would be to report Anti-Social Behaviour, or report the fact that a member of the public has found some property such as a wallet or a bike. A number of local residents in Rossett have approached me raising their concerns about not being able to get through, some wondering if the fact that Rossett has a different area code (01244) may have something to do with it. May I reassure all Rossett residents that the 01244 area code does not affect the use of the 101 system. I know in February that there were several days of bad weather where the volume of calls to North Wales Police was significantly high and therefore getting through to North Wales Police did prove rather difficult. Please continue to use the 101 system as your calls are valuable to us. If you would rather speak to me personally, (my contact details are listed below) please get in contact. I am more than happy to help in any way I can. May I pass on my apologies if you have struggled to get through on the 101 system but do please continue to use the 101 system to report non-emergency incidents. Gresford. Dog Fouling – areas of concern are the High Street, Gresford and grounds of the Memorial Hall/Allington Park
Anti-Social Behaviour – areas of concern are in and around the Gresford Memorial Hall Marford. Parking concerns outside the Rofft Primary School, Marford Speeding on Marford Hill Your local policing team and partnership agencies are actively working on these priorities and this will continue over the coming months. NorthWales Police are conducting high visibility foot patrols around the areas of concern, in particular outside the schools. Here, motorists are being spoken to if their vehicles are left causing an obstruction/parked on pavements or too close to junctions. Wrexham County Borough Council Enforcement Team are also aware and will be directing their patrols in the specific areas.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS PCSO 2118 WENDY HARRIS Tel/Ffon 07854 398 801 Marford & Hoseley Wendy.harris@nthwales.pnn.police.uk PCSO 3425 TROY WILLIAMS Tel/Ffon 07775 220480 Thomas.Williams2@nthwales.pnn.police. uk PCSO LISA DAVIES Tel/Ffon 07557 847798. Lisa-Marie.Davies@nthwales.pnn.police. uk
Deborah Wilkinson & Co SPECIALIST LAWYERS & COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS OPEN FROM 9AM to 6PM 7 DAYS A WEEK (last customer onto field at 5.30pm) (subject to weather & availability)
Can we help you with making a Will and other related services?
Mother’s Day Ideas
Protect your family and assets • Appointments at a local office with free parking • All matters dealt with in confidence • Inheritance tax planning within Wills • Competitive fees, professional friendly approach • Assistance with probate administration • Lasting Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and Protective Property Trusts
Broad Beans - Peas
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.
We hope to be open by mid June but please call for availability or check www.bellisbrothers.co.uk
New Herbaceous Plants 1Ltr Pots £2.79 each or 5 for £10.00 • Extensive Gift- Department • Strawberries - Raspberries Tayberries - Loganberries Gooseberries - Blackcurrants - Redcurrants • New Butchers & Deli • - Rhubarb Rd Farm, HoltSHOP Village LL13 9YU FARM SHOP Wrexham - GARDEN CENTRE - GIFT - RESTAURANT
01829 270302
Wrexham Road Farm, Holt Village, Wrexham LL13 9YU Tel: 01829 270 302/ 304 • info@bellisbrothers.co.uk www.bellisbrothers.co.uk
www.bellisbrothers.co.uk
Agor Drysau – Gwella Bywydau
01829 782604
The Green, Harthill Lane, Harthill, CH3 9LH
www.legacydirect.co.uk
Opening Doors - Enhancing Lives
PLAS BOD LLWYD NEWBRIDGE, WRECSAM NEWBRIDGE, WREXHAM
Cartref Gofal Preswyl sydd wedi ei hen sefydlu gyda gofal 24 awr o safon uchel.
A long established Residential Care Home with 24-hour high quality care.
• Gofal personol wedi ei deilwrio i’r unigolyn
• Individualised personal care
• Tîm gofal wedi eu hyfforddi’n drwyadl, proffesiynol a chyfeillgar • System alw am gymorth flaengar i breswylwyr
• Ffioedd cystadleuol, wedi eu dylunio i fod o fewn cyrraedd i bawb • Mewn Ardal Gadwraeth dawel, ddiogel
• Highly trained professional and friendly team • Advanced resident and assistance system
• Competitive fees, designed to be accessible to all • Set in a quiet, safe and secure Conservation Area
01978 810396 Telephone www.clwydalyn.co.uk
Ffôn
Mae Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd Alyn yn Gymdeithas Ddiwydiannol a Darbodus Elusennol Clwyd Alyn Housing Association is a Charitable Industrial and Provident Society
ROSSETT MILL UPDATE
You have probably noticed scaffolding at Rossett Mill for quite a while now and the fact that the unsightly metal shutters have also been removed from the windows for a while too, and may have gathered it has new owners after its recent period of uncertainty. You will be pleased to hear Rossett Mill was purchased in December 2012 by local Chester people Celia and Brendan, and they moved in, or rather on site, and not in the actual mill in July 2013. Quite simply they fell in love with it at first sight and are making it their family home. Painting and chimney
repairs have been undertaken already but it will need a little more work before it's the family home they want. As a grade 11* listed building they will consult the local authority planners to do this. Celia kindly showed me round. It really is beautiful if you like olde worlde quirky buildings and lots of wood, but it does need a fair amount of work to make it a safe, comfortable and habitable home. Celia informed me that they would like to protect the history and the essence of the building. It was very kind of them to let me have a look round and talk to them, and I wish them all the best with their renovation programme.
www.monopolygroup.co.uk monopolywrexham@hotmail.com New estate agency run by experienced locals Simon Evans & Karen Evans
Rossett Detached 4 bed House £315,000
Gresford 4 Bed Detached House £295,000
Burton 4 Bed Farmhouse + 1.5 Acres Offers over £700,000
Rossett 4 Bed Detached House £400,000
Gresford 5 Bed Farmhouse + Acre of Garden £800,000
Rossett 3 Bed Stable Conversion £305,000
r de r un offe
r de r un offe
Marford 3 Bed Detached £240,000
Rossett 2 Bed Stable Conversion £195,000
Rossett 4 Bed Semi-Detached £300,000
Pinfold Works, Rossett Rd, Trevalyn LL12 0DQ
Andrew Bailey
COUNTY COUNCILLOR FOR GRESFORD
Watering of flower tubs It may seem a strange request given the recent deluges, but here in Gresford we are looking for someone to water around twenty flower tubs twice a week between April and September inclusive. We expect to refresh the flowers in our tubs around the weekend of 22nd to 23rd March (check Gresford Community Council website and notice boards for more details). If you are interested in quoting for the watering please contact me and I can pass this on. Playground at Parsonage Close A short while ago I contacted a number or residents in Newtown and Parsonage Close over the proposed closure of the playground and the suggestion that the community council take it on. My community council colleagues have committed themselves to our current play areas only. Therefore, the play equipment here is to be removed. The possibility of applying for grants for a community garden has been suggested to enhance this area and I would welcome your views on this or any other suggestions. Traffic Measures I have had a number of complaints about vehicles parking half on the road and half on the pavement.As this is an offence, I have asked our PCSOs to look into this. I would ask any guilty parties to be more considerate of others in this matter. The PCSOs are on the lookout generally for inconsiderate parking and a special consideration is to be given to the two school areas. A New Gresford Library! There were about a hundred people at the public meeting regarding library services in January, which I found both exhilarating and daunting in equal measure. I am confident 22
_____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
Contact details
_____________________________ _____________________________ Woodvale Pant Lane
_____________________________ Gresford Wrexham LL12 8EU _____________________________ e-mail
Andrew.bailey@wrexham.gov.uk _____________________________
Tel 01978 855144 we can take this issue forward in a new and innovative way for the Essentiallyours community. Elsewhere in the magazine is our latest news, so I will confine my comments to asking those of you who support our library service for your continued help and support in bringing this about. Friends of Maes-Y-Pant. The coffee morning for the Maes-Y-Pant quarry raised a pleasing amount for our work. It also helped the directors to meet both old and new friends to talk about the quarry. A number of you signed up as “Friends� and a meeting is to be held at Marford Community Centre on Tuesday 1st April at 7.30 pm so more of you can join and hear of our work.
We provide a high quality personal and professional garden service including maintenance, design and construction to transform your garden • Garden design • Patios and decking • Water features • Lawn mowing and
seasonal treatments • Re-turfing and seeding • Hedge planting and cutting
SOFT FURNISHINGS Made to order • Free quotes • Installation service Wide range of fabrics, poles and tracks available Vertical & roller blinds • Over 25yrs experience 1 HIGH STREET, ABOVE PICASSO HAIR SALON, BANGOR ON DEE
01978 781 079 • 0771 735 0931
• bespoke kitchens • bathrooms & bedrooms • fine joinery 01244 579287 I 07802 624 820 www.holtcabinets.co.uk
Halkyn Terrace, Rossett LL12 0HP
free consultation with this advert
business of the month
Other than re homing strays and other cats and kittens from their re homing centre in Wrexham, the Cat Protection help with problems too. Simon, as you can see is a perfectly friendly and normal little cat. However, he turned up as a stray and started making a nuisance of himself terrorising the local pet cats. Just defending a territory he thought was his, he started to fight and bully the other cats out of the area, and caused quite a bit of damage and some hefty vet bills for the owners of the other local cat. The cat protection helped catch him and neuter him to try and calm him down and covered the cost of this. In the end they also took him into their rehoming shelter to find him a nice home of his own. The local pets were pleased! I'm sure Simon has gone to a lovely new home by now where there are no other cats to compete with, but if you would like to support the charitable work they do by volunteering or make a donation you can get in touch on 01978 313574. Or if you would like to give a home to cat in need, you
can wander round the shelter and meet the cats every day apart from Thursday between 11am and 3pm. All cats are given vet health checks, are fully vaccinated, neutered, micro chipped, flead and wormed before they come to you and a donation is required to contribute to the costs of this.
Cat Protection Wrexham Are you are looking to adopt a cat or kitten? Contact Wrexham Cat Protection
01978 313 574
A trea� for Mu�! hosted by Ego Xcentric
Wednesda� 26t� Marc�, 7p� Eg� Xcentri� Salo�, Overto� • Hair & Makeup Demonstrations • Welcome Drink • Goody Bag
• Special offers for makeovers booked on the night • Gift Vouchers available on the night
Limited availability. Email maja@makeup-by-maja.co.uk for your FREE place and goody bag by 21st March. Maja Kenney, M: 07974 951586 E: maja@makeup-by-maja.co.uk W: www.makeup-by-maja.co.uk
Slavonian Grebe (summer plumage - right) Slavonian Grebe (winter plumage - below) © Hugh Linn
Last month’s gale force winds and torrential rain brought inland a number of bird species normally found in coastal locations. Waterlogged fields provided a welcome haven for storm-driven wildfowl seeking refuge away from the worst of the weather. Steve Palin found one displaced marine duck, a female Scaup, associating with Pintails and Wigeon on the Trevalyn floods. From the same area there have been unconfirmed reports of Whooper Swans and a possible White-fronted Goose. While the River Alyn was in full spate a Grey Wagtail, temporarily forced off Rossett weir, was spotted in the middle of Burton Road foraging for invertebrates. A small flock of up to 9 Goosanders (all female) spent most of the winter on Gresford Flash. On Llay Pool a Slavonian Grebe proved a major attraction. Now often renamed the Horned Grebe this attractive little bird is remarkable for the transformation it undergoes each year from its sober black and white winter feathers to the colourful plumage acquired for the breeding season - a change so dramatic that it is hard to believe it is has not morphed into a completely different species. Slavonian
26
Grebes prefer to winter on coastal waters and are unusual inland at this time of the year. One of their predictable winter haunts is Beddmanarch Bay in Anglesey where in Spring the progressive plumage change can be seen as they assume breeding plumage prior to migrating north. There is a small breeding population in the north of Scotland but most of our winter visitors come from Iceland, Scandinavia and northern Europe. By mid-March summer migrants should be dribbling in. Sandmartins, Wheatears and Chiffchaffs are usually the earliest to arrive. Chiffchaffs, easier to hear than to see, are named after their distinctive song which is just that - “chiff chaff chiff chaff” endlessly repeated following a barely audible sotto voce warmup of “chirrup, chirrup, chirrup“. Llay Pool is a good spot for migrant waders in Spring. Last year Ringed and Little Ringed Plovers, Common Sandpipers, Dunlins, Oystercatchers and Redshanks were all recorded.
Get fit, have fun and dance the blues away!
BALMUIR GARAGE
We believe QUALITY, SERVICE and PRICE can go together
CHIROPODY PODIATRY Jane Armstrong
PROFESSIONAL
FOOTCARE
• Verrucas • Corns/callous/hard skin • Nail cutting/ ingrown nails • Padding / strapping • Foot pain/ injury • Orthotics • Advice ALL WELCOME
0 7 7 30 77 4 3 6 2
Servicing and mechanical repairs for all makes and models of cars and light vans • MOT Testing Station for cars and light vans • Exhausts Tyres • Clutches & brakes Cam Belts • 4-wheel alignment Courtesy cars available
20% DISCOUNT OFF MOTs On production of this voucher
info@balmuirgarage.co.uk 3 Chester Road, Gresford (Behind Texaco Service Station)
Agor Drysau – Gwella Bywydau
Opening Doors - Enhancing Lives
PLAS YN RHOS
STRYT Y DOCTOR, RHOSLLANNERCHRUGOG BEECH AVENUE, RHOSLLANNERCHRUGOG
Cewch fyw bywyd annibynnol gyda mynediad at wasanaeth warden un pwrpas.
Live an independent lifestyle with access to a dedicated warden service.
Cynllun Tai Cysgodol yw Plas yn Rhos, i bobl dros 55 oed ac mae’n ddelfrydol ar gyfer y rhai a fyddai’n hoffi byw’n annibynnol mewn cartref haws ei reoli.
Plas yn Rhos is a Sheltered Housing Scheme, for people over 55 and is ideal for those who would like to live independently in a more manageable home.
• Fflatiau Stiwdio
• Studio Apartments
• Scheme Manager
• Rheolwr Cynllun
• Communal lounges and kitchens
• Lolfeydd a Cheginau Cymunedol
• Access to local amenities
• Mynediad at gyfleusterau lleol
0800 1835757 Telephone www.clwydalyn.co.uk
Ffôn
Mae Cymdeithas Tai Clwyd Alyn yn Gymdeithas Ddiwydiannol a Darbodus Elusennol Clwyd Alyn Housing Association is a Charitable Industrial and Provident Society
rossett
denta care
taking time to make a real difference
Implant assesments available withWrexham Dr Hina Fatima Station Road, Rossett, LL12 0HE T: 01244 571544 Dental hygienist now available info@rossettdentalcare.com
Hygiene appointment £36. Registration not necessary Do you think you're too old to have straight white teeth?Have a FREE consultation you may be surprised NEW - Now offering Botox treatment for lines and wrinkles
rossett 2014 - offering 6 month smile cosmetic
denta care
alignment, ZOOM! home whitening and implant consultation taking time to make a real difference
see www.rossettdentalcare.com for more information
Station Road, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HE T: 01244 571544 info@rossettdentalcare.com
Maes-y-Pant - we’re getting there!
Three Thank-yous and an All Fools’ Day Meeting I hope all of you who live in Marford and Gresford have received your free leaflet about Maes-y-Pant. It was intended as a thankyou to volunteers and supporters alike and for the support received from Gresford Community Council. I can’t yet give a date for when we will put in a footpath on Pant Lane and resurface the car park entrance – and yes, you’re right, the car park itself is a bit of a muddy mess at present, so we’ll have to think of ways of improving it. For those of you who are still finding your way around Maes-y-Pant, I hope you find the map in the leaflet of use. Ironically, the surfaced footpaths have stood up well to the heavy rainfall we’ve had recently, even if the car park hasn’t. The unmade paths are also shown on the map, as I know some of you prefer the natural paths, but you will need boots in places. Even so, most of the surfaced paths are blending in with their surroundings very well, although there are still loose chippings in parts. We would also like to thank the volunteers’ group from All Saints Church and all of you who attended the coffee morning in February in Church House. We raised £412, including proceeds from a raffle. A wonderful effort and what’s more there were excellent cakes and coffee.
There is yet a third thankyou and that is to all of you who have joined the Friends of Maes-y-Pant (FoM), both through oneoff donations as well as annual direct debit payments.We have our first FoM meeting at 7.30pm, 1 April in the Marford Community Centre. For this first meeting we would like to open it to everyone who is interested. I know there are many calls on your time and finances but I hope that in achieving what we have in the last 2 years, we have shown that we are worth supporting. We still have important projects in the pipeline for this year but I don’t want to jump the gun until I can confirm the details. Spring is around the corner – or is it here already? We’ve renovated and installed twelve nestboxes on site and birds are showing a big interest already. We have previously created glades and also have a meadow area. It’s our plan to sow British woodland plants and meadow flowers. Hopefully I can tell you more at a later date.
Wynnstay Lane Wrexham Pippin Lane Rossett
Eaton View Golly Rossett
£795,000 £379,950
Asking price £549,950
Hall, lounge, dining room, snug, sun room & kitchen. First floor: family bathroom & four bedrooms the master bedroom Castle Gate has an en suite. Holt
Entrance hall, cloakroom, living room, sitting room, dining Room, dining kitchen, landing, master bedroom with enSandrock Road suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom. Marford
£367,500
Asking price £270,000
GOLLY £549,950
A DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE DATING BACK TO AROUND 1880, SITUATED IN A RURAL LOCATION WITHIN EASY REACH OF CHESTER & WREXHAM. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED & OFFERS MODERN LIVING YET RETAINS MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: HALL, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, SNUG, SUN ROOM & KITCHEN. FIRST FLOOR: FAMILY BATHROOM & FOUR BEDROOMS THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS AN EN SUITE. THE PROPERTY IS SET IN APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES OF LAND, WITH AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS, SUITE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS, A LARGE WORKSHOP, GREENHOUSE & GARAGE. 33 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS Tel: 01244 403900 Email: info@townandcountrychester.com
Large living room, dining room, cloakroom, spacious kitchen/ diner. Master bedroom with en-suite, four further bedrooms, two further bathrooms on the first & second floors
Roseway Burton Rossett
HOLT £367,500
ROSSETT £379,950
***** VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***** THIS SUPERB FAMILY HOME IS SET ON A LARGE PLOT IN AN ATTRACTIVE DEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF CHESTER IN THE POPULAR LOCATION OF ROSSETT. WELL PRESENTED THOUGHOUT AND FINISHED TO A HIGH SPECIFICATION. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM, LIVING ROOM, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, DINING KITCHEN, LANDING, MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE, THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM, GARDENS TO FRONT AND REAR, DOUBLE GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY WITH AMPLE PARKING. 33 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS Tel: 01244 403900 Email: info@townandcountrychester.com
Four bedroom detached requiring some modernisation. Double glazing, central heating, entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, four bedrooms, bathroom,
MARFORD £270,000
Offers in the region of £260,000
Bodwyn Park Gresford
Asking price £249,950
A SUBSTANTIAL & STUNNINGLY APPOINTED MODERN FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOME IN A MOST SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION. SET AT THE HEAD OF THE CUL-DE-SAC AS PART OF AN AWARD WINING SMALL DEVELOPMENT. THE ACCOMMODATION BENEFITS FROM GAS CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE GLAZING & COMPRISES: HALL, LARGE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, CLOAKROOM, SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINER & UTILITY ROOM. MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE, FOUR FURTHER BEDROOMS & TWO FURTHER BATHROOMS ON THE FIRST & SECOND FLOORS. EXTERNALLY: DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE, AMPLE PARKING, ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN.
THIS FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME REQUIRING SOME MODERNISATION IS LOCATED IN THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE OF MARFORD. SITUATED ON A GOOD SIZE PLOT THE PROPERTY ITSELF BENEFITS FROM DOUBLE GLAZING, GAS CENTRAL HEATING VIA A COMBINATION BOILER AND COMPRISES ENTRANCE HALLWAY, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/W.C, FOUR BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, GARAGE AND OFF ROAD PARKING, FRONT AND REAR GARDENS AND IS AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN.
33 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS Tel: 01244 403900
33 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS Tel: 01244 403900
heating, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, sun room, utility room, landing, three bedrooms, family bathroom.
room, study & cloaks. 3 bedrooms, en suite & shower room. Gravelled & shrubbed garden, carport and garage.
info@townandcountrychester.com Email: info@townandcountrychester.com The propertyEmail: benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. The internal accommodation briefly comprises an entrance vestibule, hallway, wc, living room and dining room both with feature bay windows, large kitchen/breakfast area, pantry, utility room, further wc and conservatory which opens on to the large rear garden with far reaching views beyond. On the first floor there is a landing, 4 large double bedrooms, majority with built-in bedroom furniture, one being en-suite, dressing room with family bathroom off. The property is situated in idyllic a vast The sweeping leads tokitchen, the single Benefitting from upvcgrounds double offering glazing, oil fired degree central of privacy. Entrance hallway, lounge,driveway dining room, fitted utility garage
ROSSETT £255,000
33 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS GRESFORD £249,950 Tel: 01244 403900 Email: info@townandcountrychester.com
www.townandcountryestateagents.com • A TRADITIONAL info@townandcountryestateagents.com 1930S THREE BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE, LOCATED WITHIN A QUIET CUL DE SAC IN THE
TUCKED AWAY IN THIS QUIET CUL DE SAC AND ENJOYING BEAUTIFUL RURAL VIEWS IS THIS DETACHED PROPERTY SITUATED ON A GENEROUS SIZED PLOT GIVING POTENTIAL PURCHASERS OPTIONS FOR YET FURTHER EXTENSION (SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION). BENEFITTING FROM UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING, OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, CAVITY WALL AND LOFT INSULATION THE PROPERTY ITSELF COMPRISES ENTRANCE HALLWAY, CLOAKROOM, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, SUN ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, LANDING, THREE BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM, TWO SINGLE GARAGES, LAWNED AND SHRUBBED GARDENS.
OFFICES IN CHESTER AND WREXHAM
SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE OF GRESFORD. THE PROPERTY HAS UNDERGONE A PROGRAMME OF MODERNISATION & EXTENSION CREATING A SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME. ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: ENTRANCE HALLWAY, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, FITTED KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, STUDY & DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKS. FIRST FLOOR: LANDING, THREE BEDROOMS, EN SUITE & SHOWER ROOM. EXTERNALLY: GRAVELLED & SHRUBBED GARDEN TO FRONT, CARPORT, DRIVEWAY & GARAGE. A LAWNED, PAVED & SHRUBBED REAR GARDEN.
By April 24th, spring will be in full bloom in Wrexham. However, so will the music and comedy scene be, as the Focus Wales Festival delivers 3 days of the finest both have to offer. Playing in a range of venues across the town centre (some more unusual than others) will be established and even legendary talent, alongside some fantastic up-and-coming artists. On the Thursday, the great John Cooper Clark, punk poet, broadcaster and hilarious raconteur, will be performing in the William Aston Hall and this surely is a must-see for all. However, careful balancing will be needed to ensure that optimum use is made of the time available as during the Focus Wales festival being in two places at once is a required skill. Damo Suzuki is former frontman for the hugely inventive and influential German pro-rock combo Can and will be at Central Station on the Thursday evening at the same time as John Cooper Clarke is at Glyndwr; you see the problem! Poltergeist are the instrumental side-project of Echo and the Bunnymen members Will Sergeant and Les Pattinson and headline Central Station on Friday Night. Gulp is the latest project by Guto Pryce (former Super Furry Animals) and promises a dream-folk electronica feast and they headline Central Station on the Saturday night. Another must-see will be North Wales’ very own Golden Fable, no doubt performing tracks from their soon-to-be-released second album. Noone can seriously be planning to miss the
performance of Wrexham legends Terminal in The Commercial on Friday night. Once favourites of John Peel, this enduring postpunk act came so close to breaking through in the early ‘80’s and still deliver a powerpacked set of classics today. Also local heroes, Heal The Last Stand will be performing material from their hugely anticipated new release in the Catrin Finch Centre on Thursday. Other local groups you will want to see are Orient Machine, Sparrowhawks and the excellent Maydays. But possibly the real joy of Focus Wales is the discovery of a band you’ve never heard before, but are unable to live without ever again. You could be in St Giles’s Parish Church, or Wrexham County Museum, or even at the free performances at Queens Square on the Saturday, and the band could be from Sweden, Germany, Brazil or Canada to name but a few of the countries that will be represented. One thing is certain; you will not be disappointed by the music or the comedy which includes shows by Gary Delaney of Mock the Week and Norman Lovett of Red Dwarf. Add to this three days of conferences with panels including former Creation Records boss Alan McGee (Oasis, Primal Scream etc), Huw Stephens of Radio 1 and Louder Than War boss and leading music journalist John Robb, and you have a feast that is difficult to ignore. For further information and ticket details, visit the Focus Wales website at www. focuswales.com
Dave Thelwell ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL & HEATING • Rewires • New installations • Upgrades • Fault Finding • Testing & Inspection • Security
Energy Efficient Electric Heating FREE QUOTES & ADVICE
• Business Accounts and Taxation • Self Assessment Tax Returns • Bookkeeping, VAT and Payroll • Construction Industry Scheme • Business Start Ups • Fees Fixed in advance • Meetings at home or your business premises Call Shona Hambleton for a free initial discussion without obligation on
01978 310 600
support@simplytaxandaccounts.co.uk • www.simplytaxandaccounts.co.uk
Trevor C Harmer m: 07852 795904
PROFESSIONAL TILING SERVICES
Bathrooms, Kitchens & Floors
Ty Heulog, Gegin Lane, Croeshowell, Nr Rossett, LL12 0NY t: 01244 571873 e: tch@passionate-about-tiling.co.uk w: www.passionate-about-tiling.co.uk Professional Services heating • NaturalTiling Stone • Ceramics • Porcelain • Mosaic
Complete installation of bathrooms and wet rooms
Underfloor
Free no obligation estimates and consultation
Trevor C Harmer m: 07852 795904 • Bisazza • Mosaic • Natural Stone Floors • Kitchens • Ty Heulog, Gegin Lane, • Complete installations of bathrooms &Rossett, wetLL12 rooms • Croeshowell, Nr 0NY Trevor C Harmer t: 01244 571873 07852 795 904 • 01244 571 • Underfloor Heating • Free Estimates - No Obligation • 873 e: tch@passionate-about-tiling.co.uk
Professional Tiling Services
e: tch@passionate-about-tiling.co.uk
w: w: www.passionate-about-tiling.co.uk www.passionate-about-tiling.co.uk
Recipe of the month
Spicy meatballs
Serves 6. Ingredients: 500g minced chicken, turkey, lamb, beef or pork 1 medium onion 2 garlic cloves, crushed or chopped 2 tsp mild or medium curry powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp paprika or cayenne pepper 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped 1 egg, beaten 50g fresh breadcrumbs 1 tbsp olive oil
Divide the meat mixture into 15-18 evensized pieces and shape into balls (they should be about the size of a walnut). Heat the oil in the frying pan over a medium heat and add the meatballs using a spoon. Cook them for 5 mins, turning until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place them on to the tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins. Remove from the oven. Remember to use oven gloves! Allow to cool slightly and serve with a fresh, crisp green salad, some pitta bread and tomato salsa.
How it’s done: Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Put the mince into the mixing bowl. Add the onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, paprika or cayenne pepper and coriander, then mix well. By adding these spices, you’ll get a delicious flavour without having to add any salt. Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then mix again.
We have the most amazing selection of local, quality meat at the farm shop. We also have a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and bedding plants! Shop local. You know it makes sense.
Jones Brothers Farm Shop, Stansty Lodge, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 4YF
www.jonesfarmshop.co.uk • 01978 359 001 36
Webcharm Personal PC support
Professional Window Cleaning
Industrial, commercial and residential 20 yrs experience • Frames, sills and doors cleaned as standard Uniformed and liability insured www.windowkleen.co.uk Free quotations
01978 750306
07876 570525
Have you ever needed PC support and didn’t know who to call?
Now you can call Webcharm! We can visit you at your own home or business and will rapidly diagnose and fix your problems. • • • • • •
Do you need a wireless broadband router setting up? Is your PC running slower and slower recently? Lots of “pop-ups” when trying to browse the internet? Need to know how to use the internet and email? Does your PC need more memory or storage space? Want to put your small business on the web but don’t know where to start?
Call Paul on 01978 613003 with your PC problems. (Mobile: 07812 769363) Quote “EY1” for a 10% discount off your first visit!!
www.facebook.com/windowkleenest
www.webcharm.co.uk
H e a l i ng t h e Body & M i n d w i t h Hom e opat h y When it comes to looking after yourself and your family it is important that you make the right choices. Homeopathy is holistic and works by stimulating the body’s own healing abilities. Homeopathic remedies are safe to use alongside conventional medicine. Homeopathy aims to target the underlying cause of symptoms and to improve the general health of the patient Homeopathic remedies are made from natural sources and can be used alongside conventional medicine. They are safe for everyone in all age groups including babies and pregnant women. Homeopathy is evidence based and has been around for more than 200 years. It has received the patronage of the British Royal Family since the 19th century. It is one of five complementary therapies recognised by the House of Lords in 2000.
Common problems that may respond to homeopathic treatment include: ■ Skin disorders ■ Joint problems ■ Digestive disorders ■ Stress and emotional problems ■ Hormonal disorders ■ Respiratory complaints ■ Childhood illnesses I run a regular clinic in central Wrexham, please see website for further details or call Carol Lloyd on 01978 257031. Carol Lloyd BSc (Hons) Homeopathy, MSc, LFHom, LCHE, RSHom.
www.keynotehealth.com
hugh.jones@wrexham.gov.uk Chester Road/Chapel Lane. Residents of Chapel Lane have expressed concern about traffic ignoring the ‘access only’ signs and using the lane as a shortcut. I have proposed that Chapel Lane is made ‘No Entry’ from Chester Road. The scheme will create a metre length one way at the junction. This will still enable residents to drive in both directions from their properties. The scheme will be advertised together with the proposed 20mph speed limit on Chester Road. All residents of Chapel Lane will be notified and have the opportunity to express a view. The slow progress of the Chester Road scheme is due to the staffing cutbacks. We have one officer drafting all permanent and temporary traffic orders for the whole County Borough. In the meantime our PCSO will monitor vehicles using the road as a short cut. Also, thanks to his efforts, we have had several visits from the ‘Go Safe’ speed detection van outside Darland School.
I am afraid to say that this saga continues. There are so many different issues being raised by concerned residents that I am arranging a further public meeting. I expect to have representatives from council departments, including engineering and legal, present on the night. In response to the concerns about trees, we have reduced the number of trees to be felled to 6, all of which have horse chestnut canker. It seems this is a small price to pay to alleviate the risk of flooding to people’s homes. The trees will be replaced with more appropriate species such as oak. Other issues, such as the capacity of the pond to take the water, will be dealt with. On this subject, thanks are due to Council staff who responded promptly to the recent flooding and deployed a tanker to take away nine full loads of surface water.
Council Budget. The 2014/15 budget was Ballswood Quarry. The Quarry is in Llay passed on February 26th. This will result in a Ward though the site borders farmland in 3% increase in the County Borough precept. Rossett Ward and its operations potentially Wrexham will have the 15th lowest Band D impact on our residents. Council Tax in England and Wales. I have been Proposals are in hand to strongly criticised for voting to close Plas commence the production Madoc Leisure Centre. It was a tough decision, of tarmacadam from the but the centre is losing £540,000 this year with site. This raises a number previous years’ losses in excess of £700,000 of environmental issues. I per year. Users are subsidised at the rate of am working with councillors £2.40 per visit.There was no viable alternative. from Llay to organise a public meeting so that all of the As always I can be contacted at issues can be discussed. Hugh.Jones@wrexham.gov.uk or on Darland Lane/Gamford Lane. 07769706999
Business Card.pdf
Offering a Professional Quality Service l Over 25 years experience l Central Heating PAInstallation UL NELSON l Energy Efficient System Upgrades Matsons Croft, Hollybush Lane l Boiler Installation l Bathroom Installations Penley, Wrexham, Clwyd LL13 0NF l System Powerflushing M. 07918 263 T. 01978 710 897 l Oil Tank631 Installation E. info@coppercroftltd.co.uk l Free Estimates l AllW. Work Guaranteed www.coppercroftltd.co.uk
14:14:07
NORTHALL’S
C
WROUGHT IRON DESIGNS LTD.
M
Bespoke wrought iron gates, railings and balconys Gate automation & Intercom systems PA U L N E L S O N Security doors and window grilles Matsons Croft, Hollybush Lane Memorial benches Penley, Wrexham, Clwyd LL13 0NF M. 07918 631 263 T. 01978 897 Parking bollards • Steel710 staircases
Y
CM
MY
CY
PAUL NELSON
6/3/12
CMY
07918 631 263 01978 710 897 K
Registered Business
E. info@coppercroftltd.co.uk W. www.coppercroftltd.co.uk
538427
E. info@coppercroftltd.co.uk W. www.coppercroftltd.co.uk
CALL 01978 824 076 07773 796 185 • 07866 529 118 www.northallswroughtiron.co.uk
STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING? Don’t replace the Frames... just the Panes!
Broken or Damaged Windows? Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks? Want the latest energy saving glass? 5 year guarantee on new double glazing.
...we make saving money perfectly clear... Call Freephone
0800 61 21118
www.cloudy2clear.com
Advertising Feature
SEIZE THE DAY
Every year we highlight the importance of using your annual tax allowances in various forms of savings and investments, and by the time you read this article you will have only a few weeks to use this year’s allowances before the deadline of 5th April. The reason we put so much emphasis on using your ISA or pension allowance is the old adage ‘use it or lose it’. You are able to backdate pension investments to some extent, but with ISAs in particular once the year finishes you lose the allowance. Any individual savings, the maximum paid into an ISA each year would by now have sheltered £124,080 from tax*. In addition there is also the opportunity to save for children and grandchildren, £3,720 this year by way of Junior ISAs which, if saved every year, would be a substantial help in paying off a student loan or debt. Half of all ISA savings (£200 billion) are in cash ISAs*and 80% of all subscriptions made last year were in cash ISAs* (*source: HMRC, 2013). The reality is, though, that the tax benefits provided by ISAs are best maximised by investing for the long term in assets capable of achieving capital growth and rising income. The likelihood is that interest rates will remain low for a number of years to come and, regrettably, savers
cannot even be sure that their Cash ISA account is achieving a better rate than a standard deposit account. Stocks and Shares ISAs provide access to these long term assets and might prove a better return of capital and income. With pension planning in particular, saving for the long term every year is the most effective way to provide a retirement income. Two thirds of the UK population thinks their retirement planning is inadequate, and the average pension pot will last 7 years based on anticipated retirement income requirements (source: HSBC, ‘The Future of Retirement’, 2013). Clearly, as a nation we are not making adequate provision for our future. However, careful planning and a commitment to action can still help us realise designs we have, whether humble or grand. Surveys consistently demonstrate that there is a direct link between financial planning and saving more, however modest our income. People who use professional advice have two and half times the retirement savings of those who have not sought advice (source: HSBC, ‘The Future of Retirement’, 2013). The tax year-end is a time to seize your opportunities, and start to make a difference now for the future.
The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested. An investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA will not provide the same security of capital associated with a Cash ISA. The favourable tax treatment of ISAs may not be maintained in the future and is subject to changes in legislation. The levels and bases of taxation and reliefs from taxation can change at any time and are generally dependant on individual circumstances. Contributed by Warren Hadlow & Medwyn Edwards, Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management Limited. Telephone: 0800 652 8175 – e-mail hadlow.edwards@sjpp.co.uk Hadlow Edwards Wealth Management Limited represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products
At Hadlow Edwards we offer a distinctive approach to our clients and their financial affairs. You get all the benefits of personal attention and years of experience, from an approachable, friendly team of professionals. We take care of the details and take away the frustration of financial planning.
• • • • •
Investment Planning Retirement Plans Insurance Tax Mortgages
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
63 - 65 Regent Street, Wrexham LL11 1PF
Telephone: 0800 652 8175 Fax: 01978 311 633
email: hadlow.edwards@sjpp.co.uk • web: www.hadlowedwards.co.uk
Marathon Challenge
Many of you may recognise me from jogging along the streets of Gresford and surrounding villages in all sorts of wintery weather! On April 13th 2014 I will exchange the back lanes of Rossett for the main streets of London. I will be running the London Marathon to raise money for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. The hospice is based in Backford, Chester and offers free care and support for those living with incurable illness. The Hospice cares for more than 1,500 people every year and provides support to their families, friends and carers. To make sure I cross that finish line I have been working hard following a very long five month training plan; running in daylight or the dark in the mainly cold, wet and windy weather. All support and encouragement
to keep me going is gratefully received and donations can be made at: www.virginmoneygiving.com/KatieTaylor10 Thank you!
LUKE JARRETT ELECTRICIAN • Trading since 2001 • • • • • • •
Business Accounts and Taxation All types of electrical work undertaken - No job too small Self Assessment Tax Returns • Sockets Bookkeeping, andRewires Payroll LUKE VAT JARRETT • Switches • Fuse Box Construction Industry Lighting Scheme - ELECTRICIAN Trading since 2001 Business Start Ups Phone Sockets • Alarms All types of Electrical Work undertaken Fees Fixed in advance Outside Lighting • Showers NO JOB TOO SMALL Meetings at home or your Extractor Fans • Rewires business premises Trip Fuse Consumer Units APPROVED CONTRACTOR
Rewires • Sockets Call Shona Hambleton for a free Lighting • Switches initial discussion without obligation on Phone Sockets • Alarms Extractor Fans • Rewires Outside Lighting • Showers support@simplytaxandaccounts.co.uk • www.simplytaxandaccounts.co.uk Trip Fuse Consumer Units/Fuse Box
Check out our Facebook page
01978 851078 • 07776and 477396 Twitter profile. Online
01978 310 600 luke@lukejarrett.co.uk
editions of the magazine and up
Please keep my number - you might need itto one day date news. 01978 851078 • 07776 477396 luke@lukejarrett.co.uk
Please keep my number – You might need it one day
Why not come and visit the excellent facilities & meet the Spinney Team?
You work, while they play Conveniently located on the Bell Meadow Park, near Pulford, The Spinney Bell Meadow Nursery offers the very best in early years nursery care with a true family ethos. • High quality, flexible childcare • Excellent facilities, incorporating a great outdoor space • Before, After-school and Holiday Clubs including The Spinney Adventurers Club • Drop offs arranged at either the Hoole or Bell Meadow Nurseries
Arrange to visit us today! Call Louise or Sarah on
01244 577948
www.thespinneydaynursery.co.uk
ever thought how we get to you? Horizontal ones, vertical ones, some highly polished brass, high ones, low ones, some stand on posts rooted in the grass...... Have you ever noticed how many different types of letter boxes there are?! Helping to deliver Essentiallyours in the rains and winds, some of you spotted the mad woman drenched to her skin, rucksack on chest. Thanks to the kind lady from Fairmeadow in Pulford for her kind words! There are so many varying types of letter boxes, so much so I thought I must share the experience!
the gate warn of 'the dog' and I wondered just how close it might be to the said letter box?! My favourite are the walled mounted or free standing boxes, often with little decorative emblems and either a lid or loose to push flap. Also the quirky hand made with little wooden front door to open, cute. Ah, and the terracotta pot with lid, not so much a letter box though. Not forgetting those Those which have an outer and inner flap discreet behind grand gates, and a couple and catch the end of your cold fingertips, of posh ones with both a letter box and those which are narrow and require your cylinder attached for papers. copy to be bent in half. Others are easily So, next time you pick up your post from pushed open single handed yet there are the floor, give a thought to that little hole in some which require a two hand approach. the door! Then of course there are those which on Sharon Newton
UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED GIFTS bespoke & personalised Perfect for Mother’s Day
Name Cut Outs Chopping & Cheese Boards Oak Seats Spice & Wine Racks Call in to see our full range
Call to arrange an appointment to view our range 01244 579287 • 07802 624 820 07713 886 558 www.holtcabinets.co.uk
Halkyn Terrace, Rossett LL12 0HP
EXPERIENCED TEACHER
TUTOR AS/A2 CHEMISTY Also GCSE Science & Maths I travel to you
Call 01244 674 619
4TH BEER & BLUES FESTIVAL Friday 9th & Sat 10th May at the Buck House Hotel Tickets available now
OFFICE TO LET
Enthusiastic Five-A-Side footballers required
Tuesday Evenings 8.20 to 9.10 Darland Sports Centre Age Range 18 to 60+
Please Call Phil 01244 579093 or Mick 01244 570685
Cat Protection Wrexham Are you are looking to adopt a cat or kitten? Contact Wrexham Cat Protection
01978 313 574
IN ROSSETT
Opposite The Alyn Pub on Station Road, Ideal for small business - Competitive fully inclusive rental Short or long term letting Free car parking • Wi-Fi Conveniently situated next to local amenities For further details please contact: Bridge House Properties, Bridge House, Station Road, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HE
Tel: 01244 579018
Pulford & Poulton Local History Group Wednesday 19th March “Isambard Kingdom Brunel engineering genius” Illustrated Talk by Mr Mike Murphy in Pulford Village Hall at 7:30pm Admission: Members £2, non-members £3 More information Hon. Sec. Jenny Nethercott
01244 571040
Camgas For Warmth: Where you need it! When you need it!
uPVC Double Glazed Windows & Doors LPG for Central Heating WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS
We specialise in double glazing repairs to ensure your 46kg Propane refills from ÂŁ50.00 inc. VAT celebrating double glazing windows and doors last for longer
Domestic Bulk Propane - 49 pence per litre + VAT
30 YEARS IN BUSINESS
(subject to terms & conditions) Extensive ranges in beautiful kitchen, bedroom and office furniture.
All manufactured and installed by our own highly skilled craftsmen.
Other size Free cylinders available: no pressure, no obligation consultations with Jane, our lady proprietor. Superb Value For Money
13kg Butane
18kg Propane
11kg Propane
18kg FLT Propane Tel: 01978 265381
Mobile: 07802 606352 www.reflections-wrexham.co.uk
For prompt delivery please call our friendly team on Reflections, Unit 2, Fairfield, Barkers Lane, Borras LL13 9TP open Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm 01244Showroom 520551 with evenings and weekends by appointment.
Camgas For Warmth: Where you need it! When you need it!
LPG for Central Heating 46kg Propane refills from ÂŁ50.00 inc. VAT Domestic Bulk Propane - 49 pence per litre + VAT (subject to terms & conditions)
Other size cylinders available: 13kg Butane
11kg Propane
18kg Propane
18kg FLT Propane
For prompt delivery please call our friendly team on 01244 520551
PROPERTIES TO RENT LOVELY 3 BED DETACHED COTTAGE JOHNSTOWN AREA Stone built. Log burner. 3 double beds and ensuite to master. Gas central heating. Off road parking on driveway. Newly refurbished LOVELY 2 BED TERRACE COTTAGE WITH LOVELY VIEWS IN COEDPOETH Gas central heating and double glazing 2 double bedrooms and 2 receptions rooms modern fitted kitchen and bathroom Street parking outside house Contact Richard on
07967 432546
"EASTER BINGO" SATURDAY 12TH APRIL THE GRESFORD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION A popular evening with lots of great prizes to be won. Doors open at 7pm - Eyes down for start of first game is 7.30pm, Entry Free. Come along and chance your luck you could be going home with one of those lovely prizes. All profit made on the night will go to support the men and women of the Armed Forces from both past and present conflicts and their families.
21st Century Praise and Worship at Gresford Methodist 21st Century Praise and Worship at Gresford Methodist Church
30 March at 6.00 pm
We need you, the people of Gresford and district to come and join us at our joyful, modern worship - all are very welcome - we make a special appeal to teenagers and young people because we want to know the sort of church you feel you would enjoy
Professional deep cleaning at set prices Extensions • Conversions Ideas • Solutions • Architecture Driveway and patio - Marshalls registered Local friendly professional service
CALL NICK HEARD
heardbuilding.co.uk
01978 852 001 • 07720 080 141
Cookers • Ovens • Ranges Extractors • Aga • Rayburn & Stanley appliances Local family run business - reliable and efficient
Tel 01978 822 767 Mob 07896 275 888
www.wynnstaycleaning.co.uk
mailbox
Got a bee in your bonnet about something? Let us know. email us: info@essentiallyours.co.uk
IMPORTANT - computer problems February 2014
Are you a patient of Alyn Family Doctors? Did you go to the doctor between 5th and 14th February 2014? As you may know, during the weekend of 15th and 16th February 2014 the computer system at Alyn Family Doctors suffered a serious breakdown. This was entirely out of our control; GP practice computers throughout Wales are owned and maintained by the NHS Wales Informatics Service (NWIS). The breakdown caused a problem in the computer memory which meant that the records of all appointments and consultations from 5th to 14th February 2014 were destroyed. This has caused a huge amount of difficulties, and we are working with NWIS to minimise the problems. In the meantime, we are asking for your help. If you saw a doctor or nurse during that week, and the doctor or nurse agreed to write a letter or make a referral on your behalf, please contact the surgery to check that the action you are expecting has been completed. If you have any questions, please ask. We apologise to all our patients for any inconvenience this situation has caused and assure you that we are doing our best to make sure that the problems are resolved as soon as possible.
NHS, Private & Veterinary Prescriptions Professionally Dispensed by Pharmacist Weekly Patient Packs Prepared • Pregnancy Tests
RECEIVE TEXT ALERTS TO LET YOU KNOW YOUR PRESCRIPTION IS READY Welda Homeopathic Products Bioforce Herbal Products Lamberts Nutrition Products HealthAid Vitamins Herbal Products Aromatherapy Oils
Mon-Fri 9am - 5.30pm • Sat 9am - 1pm Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays Information & Advice Available Mobile eTop-Up and Cashback
Glen M Thompson MRpharmS
Tel/Fax 01244 570310
West Highland Ramblings
A Diary of Douglas the Westie
questioning? My imagination is starting to work overtime again. All these questions can be quite worrying for a terrier with time on his paws but I think that it is a bit like my relationship with Himself ….. we are better together!! Hi Readers. (hope that Jill is ready for the avalanche This month’s article is being written of mail that will ensue!) on a lovely St David’s day. I have just Now that the days are starting to get returned from a long sunny walk and realise that it is time for my paws to a bit longer I am beginning to think stroke the keyboard again. I would add about new hobbies for the summer and that I do not know why a Gentleman of quite fancy taking up a career in singing. refined Scottish breeding is celebrating I thought that if I could apply to get a Welsh saints’ day, however I guess it is onto ‘The Voice’ maybe that nice Kylie a case of ‘when in Rome…..’ – hopefully Minogue lady would be my mentor and Striker will call in and we can celebrate I could be on my way to stardom in with a slice of bara brith later on. A no time at all? Come to think of it, very nice bunch of daffodils has been the contestants that I have seen seem placed in my bedroom so I guess it is to be mainly human but I guess there is always time for a change! I can just not all bad news. see myself arriving in Rossett in the One or two people have been asking my back of a stretch limo’ with the streets views on Scottish devolution recently. lined by hysterical well wishers!! What However, I realise this is not a political was that you were saying about my column so I have to be a bit careful in imagination running riot….. you have to what I say. I think people feel that as a have dreams! Scotsman living in Wales I may well hold a worthwhile view. Will I have to apply I am hoping by the time you read this for dual nationality, I find myself thinking we will be well on our way towards and when on my next trip to Scotland Easter and all my favourite things that will I be grandly waved across the border go with it ….. until then….. bye for now! whilst Himself is detained for rigorous Douglas xx 52
Cutting Edge Landscapes DOMESTIC SERVICES Regular lawn cutting • Lawn care scarifying, aerating, treatments. Hedges - cut, shaped, reduced. Trees - dismantled, shaped, reduced. Fencing and turfing. NPTC / Lantra certified trained staff. Environment agency registered waste carrier.
t: 01978 855 513 m: 07734 532 052
Cutting Edge Landscapes (W.M) Ltd, 38 Chester Rd, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8TN
Loft & barn conversions Roofing • Pointing • Walling Stonework • Decking • Repairs UPVC Windows doors facias & sofits Mini digger & driver
t: 01978 228107 m: 07968 237086 w: www.chbuildersltd.co.uk e: craig.williams@chbuildersltd.co.uk
gardeningtips Handy hints to keep your busy throughout March EARLY MARCH • Sow bedding plants, clean your green house just before Spring sowing to maximise light levels. • If the weather is mild enough lift and divide perennials to promote healthy growth, it’s also a good way of getting free plants. • In warmer areas if weather allows sow early crops of carrots and broad beans under cloches. • Give your beds a boost by adding a thick layer of mulch around plants to lock in moisture and ensure beds don’t dry out, also will keep weeds at bay. MID MARCH • Sow summer bedding seeds- start sowing summer bedding plants that need a longer growing season. • Plant dahlia tubers in trays of damp compost, leaving the stems exposed. Place the tray in a greenhouse and within weeks you’ll have new shoots. • Prune hardy fuschias- give plants a hard
prune leaving 15cm to 30cm of stem from which new growth will shoot. Only prune when buds are visible. • Boost pot grown shrubs with a layer of compost. If your plant has outgrown its pot, tease out the roots before repotting. • Sow beetroot., tomato and courgette seeds, and plant out early potatoes. LATE MARCH • Install a water butt • Start pruning hedges • Get ready for hanging baskets by sowing annual seeds • Spread a slow release fertiliser around emerging plants to get your flower beds off to a good start. • Now is a good time to stock up on young plants like geraniums, fuchsias and marguerites • Feed your lawn- A spring feed will keep your lawn vigorous and less prone to weeds and moss. Also start giving your lawn a weekly trim, regular cutting will keep your lawn thick and green and free of weeds. • Spring clean your pond
The world is but a canvas to the imagination." - Henry David Thoreau
A child’s smile is one of life’s greatest blessings
www.activechildcare.co.uk