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Heswall has top three most expensive streets HESWALL has three most expensive streets in Merseyside, according to a survey. Using data from the Land Registry Oldfield Road, came out top with an average house price of an eye-watering £776,667. Next on the list is Dawstone Road, Lower Heswall, with house prices averaging £708,333, followed by Tower Road North on £638,333. In ninth place was Oldfield Drive with an average of £505,000. At the other end of the scale, there is a street in Liverpool where the average price is under £25,000!.
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News from Heswall Hall at tHe Heart of tHe commuNity
Take advantage of cheaper car parking costs DAyTIMe car parking charges in Heswall are reducing significantly from 6th April. So if you run a club, society or community group that is looking for somewhere to hold your regular meetings, then contact us at Heswall Hall. We will be happy to discuss introductory hire fees for new users. Ring Trudi Harris (Hall Manager) on 0151 342 2614 and quote reference HL1.
Tea Dance Wednesday 8th April Admission £3.50 at the door. Heswall Hall’s wonderful Tea Dance. Live music from the Swingmasters, sprung dance floor and refreshments.
Heswall Animal Welfare Coffee Morning Saturday 11th April 10am to 11.30am. Come along for a coffee or tea, have a friendly chat, browse their bric-a-brac and take the chance to find out more about their work. Heswall Hall, 111, Telegraph Road, Heswall, CH60 0AF.
Heswall & District Horticultural Society Monday 13th April at 7.30pm. Talk by Stephen Lyus on the Liverpool Botanic Garden, £2.50. Heswall Hall.
Castle Singers & Castle Brass Friday 17th April at 7.45pm A Spring Concert of Seasonal Music and Song in aid of Wirral Heart Beat. Tickets £8 from Ian Carson (0151 678 3653) and Tony Birch (0151 648 2026)
Strictly Beethoven Saturday 18th April at 7.30pm. Performed by the Wirral Symphony Orchestra - see opposite.
Heswall Flower Club Charity Open Evening Thursday 23rd April at 7.30pm In aid of Arthritis Research UK featuring Ian Buxton, the International Demonstrator who will be showing flower arrangements under the title of ‘Mixtures’. Tickets £8 from Lesley (0151 342 9327)
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Town seeks dementia champions Heswall has been chosen to pilot a new scheme aimed at setting up ‘dementia friendly’ communities in Wirral. A series of public meetings has been held to provide information about the scheme, and sign up a network of ‘Dementia Champions.’ Wirral South Constituency Committee, one of four Constituency Committees in the borough, has been working on the project as part of moves to tackle social isolation, one of its key priority areas. Heswall has been identified to pilot the project by Wirral South Public Service Board, a multi-agency partnership group which helps steer the work of the committee. Cllr Phil Gilchrist, chairman of Wirral South Constituency Committee, said: “A Dementia Friend is someone who learns what it is like to live with dementia, then turns that understanding into action.” The work of a dementia friend can range from helping someone find the right bus to spreading awareness about dementia. Support is being offered being by local organisations including the Alzheimer’s Society. For more information contact Wirral Council’s Constituency Manager for Wirral South Fergus Adams via e-mail atfergusadams@wirral.gov.uk or on 07833 437 652. Government minister visits church GOVERNMENT minister Justine Greening dropped in at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Heswall as part of her visit to Merseyside. The International Development Minister was treated to a presentation of the work of the church and the Heswall Youth Fellowship. Vicar, the Rev Jacky Wise said: “It was really good to be able to welcome Justine into the parish and to have the opportunity to tell her about our links with the Rock of Joy charity and how we see so many lives in Uganda transformed through ongoing projects and sponsorship. “We were also able to talk to her about our links with the Solomon Islands and how we are supporting important educational projects, including those focused on domestic abuse and the rights of young women, and the crucial work of the religious orders who serve many local communities.”
MP supports car park charge fall Heswall’s MP Alison McGovern has welcomed the reduction in car parking charges in the town. Writing in her column in the local press, the Labout MP said: “I have been speaking to Heswall business owners as they shared their views on car parking charges with me and I have met with them to discuss their concerns on how the charges were impacting on their businesses. The reduced charges which are part of a 12-month trial period are fairer for both shoppers and business owners. The reductions are great news for areas across the borough.”
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Clear pathways; tidy the garden or parking area, repair and paint the fences, make sure the number or name is prominent and that the doorbell works. Maintenance and repairs Get all those niggling jobs done. They needn’t cost a lot of money, just a little time. De-Clutter Be ruthless and get into the garage, loft, shed and under the stairs. Legal process You can also take steps to prepare for the legal process, so when a buyer has been found you can proceed quickly: 1. Where are the Title deeds? Deeds are always useful and
they may contain documents which may be needed. If they are held by a bank or Solicitor, request them now. 2. Gather together all inspection reports and guarantees for work and maintenance carried out at the property. This could include structural alterations, damp proof, roof repairs, central heating and replacement windows. Put them in a folder to give to your Solicitor. 3. If you have to pay ground rent and/or service charge, make sure they are paid and find the appropriate receipts. If receipts
cannot be found contact the Managing Agents. 4. Get your finances in order. If there is a mortgage to pay off, know the balance. If you are buying and require finance you will need to put in place your lending requirements in principle. At Campion Solicitors, our aim is to help you move home as quickly and efficiently as possible, whilst guiding you throughout the legal process. We will provide you with a fixed fee quote, friendly service and regular updates.
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Walking the Walls to highlight women’s rights In March Heswall Soroptimists marked International Women’s Day by ‘Walking the Walls’ of Chester. The event was organised as part of Soroptimists International’s programme of activities supporting The United Nations’ initiative to empower women by enabling them to exercise their rights to live in a society free from violence and discrimination, to be educated, to earn an income, and to participate in politics. The purpose of the walk around the walls of Chester was to highlight the specific issue of violence against women whether it is in the form of domestic abuse in our own society or of the trafficking of women
for the sex trade. Heswall Soroptimists were joined on the walk by other Soroptimists clubs from The Wirral and Cheshire. Placards highlighting some of the key issues relating to violence against women were carried, and members of the public were asked to sign a petition to ban advertising sex for sale. The hope is that legislation will be passed to implement a ban, but before this can happen, a petition with a hundred thousand signatures is needed in order to trigger a debate on the subject in Parliament. The walk around the walls of Chester certainly helped to bring that goal a little bit nearer.
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The first phase of the expansion to their upstairs showroom has begun with renovations to incorporate fully functional bathrooms settings including 10 operational showers and 12 working basins and taps all with the latest digital technology. Added to this under floor heating and a working sauna so clients can really ‘soak up’ the full Wirral Wetrooms offering. Owner Dave Sergison commented, ‘Customers will literally be able to
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New venue for Gayton Probus Club The Club for retired PROfessional and BUSiness men was founded in 1978 and now has over 80 active members. Following the decision to close Richmond Hall, the Club had to find alternative premises, and has been delighted at the warm welcome it has received from the Trustees of the Pensby Recreational Centre, to which it relocated in January. At its weekly Tuesday morning meetings there are typically 50 or more members enjoying refreshments, conversation, bridge and table tennis. A monthly lunch with a guest speaker is held at Heswall Golf Club. Other activities organised within the club include crown green bowling, snooker, quiz nights and a golf tournament. The Club also has an active social programme. Excursions organised for members so far this year include behind the scenes tours at the Everyman Theatre, Wallasey Town Hall and M&S Cheshire Oaks; visits to the Toyota Engine Factory and RAF Valley; and lunch on the Chester canal cruise. Further information about Gayton Probus Club can be obtained from Tony Sutcliffe on 342 3960.
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A fine weekend Neston High Fine Art Students enjoyed an exciting residential visit to the Conway Centre in Anglesey. Working closely with professional artists, students learnt how to create beautiful pieces of Artwork using a variety of media and techniques. Students made large scale ‘Faces in the Woods’, ‘Flesh and Gold’ renaissance portraits, an ‘Armada’ of intricate wire boats, abstract mixed media landscapes and delicate forms of ‘Seeds and Pods’.
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The way we were:1921
This quarry which was off Thurstaston Road was one of several sandstone quarries in Heswall from which many of the local houses and cottages were built.
This picturesque snow scene was taken in Barnston Dale in 1921.
Pictures taken from the book Yesterday’s Wirral, by Ian Boumphrey. The book can be bought from a number of local shops or by writing to Ian at The Nook, 7 Acrefield Road, Prenton CH42 8LD, by phone on 608 7611 or by email at ian@yesterdayswirral.co.uk. You can also visit his website at www.yesterdayswirral.co.uk
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What’s on in April Wednesday 1st April Heswall Flower Club will welcome demonstrator Elizabeth Graham from Newport with her demonstration “Colours of Spring” starting at 8pm at Heswall Hall. New members and visitors are always welcome. Friday 10th April Wirral Wildlife: ‘In Search of the Jellyfish Tree: A Conservationist in The Seychelles’, Room B, Heswall Hall, Heswall, 7.30pm. An illustrated talk by Martin Varley, director of conservation at CheshireWildlife Trust. Admission £3. All welcome. Friday 17th April The Castle Singers’ spring concert takes place at Heswall Hall, 7.45pm. As always, the programme content has something for everyone to enjoy. Proceeds go to the charity Heartbeat which supports people who have heart problems to recover and live happy and normal lives. Tickets, £8, are available by calling 342 4226 or 678 3653. Saturday 18th April Heswall Hall presents The Wirral Symphony Orchestra and Strictly Beethoven, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8 available from Linghams Booksellers, Heswall Hall (Tel: 0151 342 2614) and online from the Floral Pavilion Theatre at www.ticketswirral. com (booking fee applies) The programme will consist of: • Overture: ‘Egmont’ • Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor (Soloist: William Bracken) • Symphony no.2 in D If you have never heard classical music played live, come and see why the sound of the orchestra is considered one of the most magnificent musical sounds that has ever existed.
Thursday 23rd April Heswall Flower Club is holding its Charity Open Evening when International demonstrator Ian Buxton from Nottingham will fill Heswall Hall with beautiful displays, his demonstration entitled “Mixtures” starts at 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets £8 available. Tel Lesley 342 9327 for details. Arthritis Research UK (Wirral Branch) is our chosen charity this year so please support this worthy cause and join us for another great evening. Every Friday during term time Hester Hedgehog’s Active Tots takes place at 9.30 - 11.30am at Heswall Hall Cost: £2 per child each session. Pre-school children only. Parent/ guardian controlled play. Refreshments available. Baby changing facilities also available.
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07716 870153 0151 721 0559
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Muckaway and Mini Digger Hire
l Muck removed - by self loading 32T grab wagon l Mini digger and dumper hire with or without operator l Decorative gravels/slates & landscaping materials l Top Soil, compost, turf supplied and laid l Driveways, footings and gardens excavated l Recycled agregates
l Muck l Mini l Deco l Top S l Drive l Recy
Tel 0151 353 8686
www.grabandshift.co.uk
Gardening
Andys Lawn and Garden Care l Jungle clearance l Hedges cut & lowered l Trees topped & pruned l Stump grinding
l Lawns scarified l Chippings by request l Tidy-ups l Jet washing
Free Quotes. All waste removed
Tel 01244 376201 07427 630210
l Lawn Cutting l Turfing l Driveways l Hedge Cutting l Lawn Treatments l Patios l Fencing
Tel 07973 858252 0151 336 2614 nsington@hotmail.com
Davies Bros (Agricultural & General Contractor)
Excavation Work & Site Clearance
Magic Mowers Professional Reliable Affordable Call now for a free quote
07747 881444 0151 345 5100
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Directory Fencing
Handyman
Handyman SOS Time served kitchen and bathroom installer Tiling, painting, plumbing, flatpacking etc All work completed to a very high standard Please call for a free consultation
Nick Sington 0151 336 2614 / 07973 858 252 nsington@hotmail.com
Garage doors
If you are looking to change your garage door, why not let Pennine help choose from a vast range of styles and colour finishes. l Up and over l Sectional doors l Roller doors l Side hinged l All colours l Automatic or manual For free quotation call 0151 336 7136 / 07786 682152 www.penninegaragedoors.co.uk
Joinery
GOODWOOD CARPENTRY, JOINERY & KITChENs
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Time served with over 20 years experience
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l Kitchen Design & Installation l Replacement Worktops l All Types of Joinery l UPVC Windows & Doors l Sliding Wardrobe Doors l Gates Made & Fitted l Listed Building Experience If the job you require is not listed please call. For free estimates and advice call:
0151 353 0493 07762 637374
Thornton Hough, Wirral
Kitchen Fitting
All makes of units fitted Free Planning and Estimates Gas Safe Registered Est. for over 30 years No VAT charges
Big or small - we fit them all
Fred Gill 0151 336 3633 Andy Gill 07769 794400 www.fredgillkitchens.co.uk
Kitchen Units
NEW 4 OLD
Kitchen Door Replacement Specialists Transform your kitchen at a fraction of the cost Over 25 years Experience Tel 0151 342 3388 or 01352 761851 (after 6pm)
Contemporary Kitchens The Boatyard Brimstage Hall Brimstage Road, Wirral
DaviD RobeRts Property Maintenance & Handyman Local Experienced Reliable Tradesman
All work considered including, Patios, Re-pointing, Fencing, Decorating, Tiling, Gutter Repairs, Gardening and more. Please call for a no obligation quote
0151 336 1481 or 07541 200503
Handyman Services Decorating, Pointing, Roofing Gutter cleaning & repairs Flat pack & all DIY Free quotes No call out charge OAP discounts 0151-538-9108 07837584482 www.glaze-rite.com Roofing
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Directory Plumbing / Heating / Bathrooms
Tiling And Plumbing Services
Complete Bathroom Installations Baths l Showers l Wetrooms l Tiling l Plastering l Radiators l Decorating
0151 353 1348 07966 448 606
GAS l PLUMBING l DRAINAGE LGSC certificates Central Heating Installation Renewable energy & solar Guttering & Drainage Bathroom Suites fitted All Gas Appliances Fitted & Serviced Plumbing Leaks LPG Gas
DO IT ONCE - DO IT RIGHT FREEPHONE
0800 2321587 www.budgetmaintenance.co.uk
www.tilingandplumbingservices.co.uk Prop: Roy Hughes
For all your bathroom needs
P & R Plumbing Small jobs, tradesman, local, cheap and reliable l Sup/fit tank BCock £25 l Sup/fit basic toilet siphon £35 l Sup/ fit basic toilet F/Valve £30 l Sup/fit Tap washer £15 l Fit Kit or Basin taps £25
0151 353 1434 07766 336021
Wirral, Chester & N Wales
Tree surgeon
Touchwood Tree Surgery RFS Cert Arb & NPTC Qualified Staff Fully Insured Domestic & Commercial
Pruning, Felling, Reducing Dismantling and Clearance Hedge Maintenance Stump Removal Tree Surveys and reports Free Estimates & Advice
0151 336 5847 07825 994 246 www.touchwoodtreesurgery.co.uk info@touchwoodtreesurgery.co.uk
M Axon Central Heating & Plumbing Specialists No job too small Gas Safe & IPHE Registered
A friendly and reliable local business Established for over 30 years
0151 336 1965 07747797110
www.maxonplumbing.co.uk
n Plumbing n Bathrooms n Tiling
No job too small, call Ray
0151 336 1508 Mob 07789 817652
www.rwhplumbing.com
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£17 A MONTH! Includes web listing (+ VAT, min booking 3 months)
v PONDS v LAKES v WATERFALLS v PATIOS v DECKING POND CLEANING SERVICE FULL LANDSCAPE SERVICE
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KITCHENS BATHROOMS BEDROOMS HOME STUDIES
Over the past 35 years Merilyn has been harnessing her skills and resources to bring innovative and inspirational designs to her clients. Her vast experience ranges from one-off pieces to whole house projects. Merilyn’s unrivalled passion and ability to understand her clients’ needs and aspirations is a breath of fresh air.
64 Telegraph Road, Heswall CH60 0AG Tel 0151 342 2144 Mob: 07773 540888 E-mail merilyn@merilynphillips.co.uk
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