Heswall Local December 2014 by Talkabout Publishing

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December 2014 Issue 74 Inside this month: n Barnston bonfire n Photographer’s award n What’s on n Santa Wagon n Old Heswall n Business guide

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Christmas Eve

Saturday 6th December Christmas Fair Run by the Heswall and District Animal Welfare Society. 10am-1pm at Heswall Hall. Many stalls with all proceeds going to animal charities. Refreshments. Admission 50p Wednesday 10th December: Christmas Tea Dance Festive dance music provided by ‘The Swingmasters’, 2pm to 4.30pm. Sprung dance floor and a friendly atmosphere. Tickets £3.50 (includes refreshments), available on the door. Wednesday 10th December: Carol Concert in aid of the Clatterbridge Hospitals league of Friends, 7.45pm. The performers are the Castle Singers and Castle Brass. Tickets are £8, available from Linghams Booksellers, Heswall or by phoning 0151 342 9264.

Sunday 14th December: Food and Drink Fayre Come and treat your taste buds and sample the products. With a wide range of exhibitors, there will be something for everyone.

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vents Friday 19th & Saturday 20th December: The Flint Street Nativity A musical play, written by Tim Firth and performed by the Ellesmere Port Musical Theatre Company,7.30pm. Join Mizzis Horrocks’ class of seven year olds, in this family comedy-drama, as they prepare to perform for their proud mums and dads. Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the Star grumbles he’s not a proper star like they have at nASA, Herod won’t stop waving to his mum and dad and the subversive Innkeeper is determined to liven up the traditional script. And then the stick insect escapes... The children are played by adults, who later play their parents. Tickets are £12, phone 0151 339 4390.

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& into 2015 WEDDING FAYRE

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If you are getting married, come and visit our Wedding Fayre to get some great ideas. Lots of exhibitors will be on hand to provide everything you need for your special day. If you are still looking for a venue, the Hall is now licensed for Wedding and Civil Ceremonies. We also provide excellent facilities for your wedding breakfast and evening reception and can offer a full day or part day package tailored to suit you. Just get in touch and we will be happy to show you around. Your wedding your way

Saturday 31st January: Songs from the Musicals Performed by the very talented West Kirby Light Operatic Society, 7.30pm. There will be song after song from your favourite shows. Come along for a wonderful night out. Tickets £8 from Heswall Hall, phone 0151 342 2614.

Christmas Spa Day Experience Celebrate your Christmas within The Spa at Rowton Hall, with our luxury spa day, which will leave you feeling serenely pampered and relaxed ready for the festive season ahead You may choose one treatment from each section below Frankincense Body Scrub Full Body Brush ---------------------------------Babor Express Facial Sensational Eye Treatment Lavender Mint Hot Stones Back Massage ----------------------------------Energising Body Wrap Energising Foot Treatment Lavender and Frankincense Hand Treatment ---------------------------------Mini Head Massage Hand Massage Foot Massage Included in this spa day is a relaxing spa lunch and full use of our Health Club Facilities Also enjoy a complementary glass of wine and mince pie.

Perfect Christmas Present for a loved one or friend Gift Vouchers also Available Please Call our Spa Reception on 01244 333458 for more information

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More special spa offers on our website www.rowtonhallhotel.co.uk

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Miss Francesca Marcomini is an associate member of the I.D.T.A and CRB approved.

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Parking free after 3pm Wirral Council is cutting the cost of parking in council car parks throughout most of December. From 9th December, all Council-operated car parks will operate a ‘Free After 3’ discount, giving residents and visitors the chance to go Christmas shopping without paying to park. As well as parking being ‘Free After 3’, people will be able to park for ‘Free All Day’ at any Council-operated car parks on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Cllr Stuart Whittingham, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation said: “As an authority we are committed to supporting our local town centres, and we recognise that Christmas is a particularly important time for shoppers and for local businesses. “Increasing footfall in our town centres is a key aspect of our work to support traders and to make it easier and more affordable for people to access local goods and services. “Shoppers will be able to use their local shops and town centres for their festive shopping knowing they won’t have to pay extra for parking their car after 3pm.” Paula Basnett, Chief Executive of Wirral Chamber of Commerce, said “I hope that Wirral shoppers and indeed those from further afield take advantage of it to support local retailers.”

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Tara Lynch Look up....

and use all the space in your home

Hair & Beauty

£290 and only takes a few hours to the floor space in an average home. So We would all like more space in our complete,” says Adam. shouldn’t you be making the most of it? homes and with houses in the UK getting smaller, space is at a premium. But “And for that, customers get a modern And that’s where More Than Loft what if there was an affordable way two section aluminium ladder 50sq Ladders (MTLL) comes in. Founded to create more space in our homes? A ft of boarding and a light to make the in Bolton over five years ago, MTLL simple solution for all those people fed space safe and secure.” specialises in generating space by makup of living among clutter and one that ing the loft easily accessible. And that’s The price customers are quoted is doesn’t require planning permission or all it does. It’s not a generic the price they will pay, with no Open until 2pm any major structural building work. building company, and it’s not additional callon out or credit card For most, the loft is a dark and dingy jack-of-all-trades. MTLL only charges. Eve Christmas place visited seasonally; once to dig installs loft hatches, ladders, “More ThanEve Loft Ladders is aland New Years out the Christmas decorations and boarding, lighting and insulaready a trusted name in the north then again to bring down the holiday tion. It’s what the company west with over 2,500 successful instalsuitcases.lA Jessica precariousManicures scramble acrossl Jessica does all day, day, using qualified Gelevery Polish Gents l Ladies andand Children’s hair lations, I really wanted to bring it dusty beams, torch in hand; grabbing local installers who are reliable, tidy here to Cheshire...It’s such a great and l Colour Specialists l Come in for a free consultation what’s needed then clambering back and efficient. cost effective way for people to gain the past boxes filled with long-forgotten The latest MTLL franchisee to open extra space they need,” added Adam. belongings. covers Crewe and Chester and is For a free survey and quotation with But that dark and dingy place is worth run by skilled tradesman, Adam no obligation, contact More Than Loft thousands. In fact, it takes up a third of Shepherd...“Our average job is about Ladders now!

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Picture Framer Wanted

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Specialists in the repair of

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We would like to wish customers past and present a very merry Christmas

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Barnston bonfire goe There was a big crowd at Barnston Primary School to watch the bonfire and fireworks event organised by the Parents Association (PA).

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There was a great show of support from families of the school and the local community. Natalie Park, chairwoman of Barnston Primary School PA, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a record turn-out and everyone had a great time, with a fantastic bonfire and amazing fireworks display.â&#x20AC;? Barnston Primary School PA would like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers, and congratulations to all the competition winners.

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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile!

It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Alan Ball feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving

people money, although that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service Heswall & the surrounding area and

Alan is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family

of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Alan a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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LEGAL MATTERS

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Legal Column with Jackie Campion, Principal Solicitor at Campion Solicitors

Campion Solicitors:

employment Law We are pleased to announce that Campion Solicitors now offer employment Law advice, support and representation as part of the legal services we provide having recently engaged with a specialist Solicitor in this area Do you have ISSueS at Work? If you are employed and you are suffering from issues such as harassment, discrimination, flexible working, maternity or paternity rights, health and safety issues or any other similar matter we will be able to offer advice on what steps you can take and where you stand legally. Similarly, if you have recently been dismissed or found that you have felt forced to leave your employment or considering leaving then we will be able to offer advice as to the merits of any potential claim you may have in the Employment Tribunal. We also provide full advice and guidance in the event that an employee has been offered a settlement agreement by their employer, this will help you assess whether you should accept the terms on offer or not. empLoyerS anD SmaLL buSIneSSeS We can assist Employers in making sure all contracts, policies and procedures are in place to protect the business and to avoid employment issues arising. We can discuss fixed fees and other funding options. We can also offer support in managing day to day staffing issues as they arise in line with legislation. If you have a disgruntled Employee we can assist in dealing with the case. For further information on this please contact Jackie Campion on 0151 342 9021 for a no obligation meeting.

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GEMMA:

Gemma Scott is a Paralegal who has worked in residential property for over 10 years. She joined Campion Solicitors in 2010 and specialises in all aspects of residential property.

JACKIE:

Jackie Campion qualified as a solicitor in 1993. She has extensive experience in different areas of Law including Family, Property, Commercial, Wills and Probate. Jackie established Campion Solicitors in 2010.

SOPHIE:

Sophie Teague is the office Administrator and receptionist who supports all of the team in many areas and assists in legal and secretarial duties.

ANN:

Ann McDonagh is an experienced Legal Cashier who supports several businesses across Wirral. She has worked in finance for over 15 years and managed legal accounts for 10 years.

Experts in the n Conveyancing n Wills following areas: n Probate n Family matters FrEE NO OblIGAtION HEAltH CHECK We are happy to review and advise about any of the existing legal arrangements eg. wills, attorney documents or property matters. Please call 0151 342 9021 today for a no obligation appointment

FlExIblE APPOINtMENtS We offer flexible appointments either in the comfort of your own home or at our office in the centre of Heswall and at a time to suit you. Campion Solicitors, 45 Pensby Road, Heswall, Wirral CH60 7RA T: 0151 342 9021 M: 07515 929061 E: info@campionsolicitors.co.uk www.campionsolicitors.co.uk Campion Solicitors is a trading name of Campion Solicitors Limited, a firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA Identification Number 614811. Campion Solicitors Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, Company number 9016590, registered office 45 Pensby Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 7RA.

The light touch to ease pain

Hayley Ryder experiences the Bowen Fascial Release Technique

ELIEF for my painful bad back?

I am always a little sceptical when I read someone can help with people’s ailments with no pills or medicines. So when I read that back pain, sports injuries, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep problems and fertility to name a few can be treated by Bowen Facial Release Technique I was intrigued to see if this was true. I booked the appointment after suffering from a bad back, a painful left knee and muscle tightness across my shoulders. I’m a bit of a fitness fanatic but it certainly does take its toll on your body. Nicholas Tobin, based in Heswall, welcomed me to his home-run business on a chilly Wednesday morning. After learning more about Nick and the number of clients who entered in immense pain but walked out smiling it gave me great cause for hope! My treatment began after I laid down and relaxed. Nicholas had talked through the procedure so I knew what to expect. No rough, deep tissue massages or cracking backs, just light hands on and off movements, that roll over the muscles and the surrounding connective tissues at specific points. Time in between each movement was given to allow the body to respond and rebalance and I was certainly left feeling relaxed. The treatment itself lasted around 45 minutes, with extra time to discuss my medical history and how to use the techniques in the future.

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This treatment is used for all sorts of different problems, just look at the list opposite or visit the website for more information. The stories are amazing and although this is something medical professionals tend to overlook, the studies and results speak for themselves. It’s suitable for men, women of all ages, even children. So whether it’s a frozen shoulder, back problems, fertility issues, injuries, hay fever, tilted pelvis or anything else that maybe causing a little niggle, come and give it a try. The advice is: Don’t leave it! The longer you have an ache or pain the more sessions you may need, so get it fixed sooner rather than later! It’s also worth considering as an unusual Christmas gift idea that may be greatly welcomed by anyone suffering those ailments. I left feeling invigorated and have booked another two sessions. I can’t wait to feel the results, if one session makes you feel like this, I should be a new woman after three! Thanks Nicholas for making me feel so welcome and introducing me to a whole different form of treatment I had never even considered before. I also got some relaxation bath salts to take away!

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Any Problem Can Potentially Be Addressed • The Bowen Technique is gentle, subtle and relaxing hands-on treatment. • Not a form of massage; there is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue. • Safe for people of all ages; promotes healing, pain relief and recovery of energy. Appointments take about 45 minutes and can be performed through light clothing. There are a series of short breaks allowing your body to respond to the gentle moves, subtle and fine adjustments which re-balance, relieve tension and reduce pain. Three or four treatments at weekly intervals are usually sufficient to achieve lasting relief from even long standing pain. To receive maximum benefit it is recommended not to mix with other therapies such as massage, reflexology, physiotherapy etc. Treatment Costs £35 for an individual session or £90 in advance for a series of three.

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The way we were:1914

These young men of Heswall had gathered for a group photograph in civilian uniform, in The Mount with Pensby Road behind, before signing up as volunteers in September 1914 - mainly for the Cheshire Regiment. By Christmas 1914 most of them were fighting in France, some of them never returned.

Below: Looking down Riverside Road, Lower Heswall, towards the River Dee and Welsh hills beyond. The houses on the right date back to 1896 and are still there today. This was the main road from Heswall railway station for the many people who travelled by train for the day out on Heswall beach. Pictures taken from the book Yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Federation president Margaret Oldroyd, Heswall & District president Jenny Wilson, Wirral Mayor Cllr Steve Foulkes and regional president Hilary Williams.

Soroptimists celebrate Heswall & District Soroptimists recently held their 65th Charter Dinner at Thornton Hall Hotel with over 80 members and guests attending. The Mayor of Wirral Cllr Steve Foulkes was a guest speaker along with Federation President Margaret Oldroyd and regional president Hilary Williams also in attendance. The club was fortunate to have seven visiting presidents from around the region at their celebration dinner. The entertainment was provided by Gerry French, a very fine and talented singer, songwriter who performed some old favourites as well as her own compositions.

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Change of venue for Probus Club After nearly 35 years at the Grange, Heswall Probus has moved to Thornton Hall Hotel for its monthly lunches. Heswall Probus is one of the oldest of the some 2,000 Probus Clubs in the UK. Members are drawn from the North and South of Wirral, Ness, Burton and Chester. The club has proved to be an excellent way to develop new and enduring friendships. Membership is open to all men who are retired or not in full time employment but

have had some measure of responsibility in their careers. The club has a monthly lunch held on the third Monday each month, which includes an after dinner speaker. There is an annual ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lunch, which this year featured a speaker from Claire House Hospice. For those looking for additional activities the group has bowls, snooker, walking and rambling groups and informal bridge. There are a number of excursions each year to places of interest

for members, wives, partners and friends. Why not come to one of the weekly coffee mornings in the United Reformed Church Meeting room in Heswall, on Wednesdays from 10am12noon. Contact John on 342 4943. Informal bridge is also available at the Glegg Arms on those free Mondays each week from 10-30am. Contact Tim on 342 2698. You can also find out more by visiting www. heswallprobus.co.uk

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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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Students celebrate fundraisin Students at Neston High School raised a phenomenal ÂŁ8,100 for the Marina Dalglish Fund through participating in a sponsored walk. The Marina Dalglish Fund was established in 2005 to improve cancer care on Merseyside. Students were overwhelmed when Kenny and Marina Dalglish visited the school to receive the cheque and to speak at a special assembly. Kenny and Marina Dalglish personally thanked students for their generosity in raising the considerable sum of money and described how money from the charity has been used to benefit local communities to date. The walk was part of a programme of fundraising activities that the students undertake for their chosen charities. In January, an ambitious target was set to raise ÂŁ14,000 for 14 charities for 2014!. Along with the sponsored walk, students have raised money through non-uniform days, cake sales, concerts and sponsored silences. The charities Neston High students have chosen to support in 2014 are: l Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meals l Prostate cancer UK l PudseyChildren in need l Comic Relief l Smile l Shoebox appeal l Neston Foodbank l Help for Heroes l Brain Research l RSPCA l Marina Dalglish Cancer Fund l Tom Boon Raleigh International 38 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.heswalllocal.com

ing success with ‘King Kenny’ l The Hospice of the Good Shepherd l Joseph Windsor Heart Trust Head Boy, Matthew Vine said: “Thank you to all the students in the school who work hard to support and raise money for local, national and international causes.“ Headteacher Steve Dool added: “It was a tremendous privilege to welcome Kenny and Marina Dalglish to the school. I was proud that the school was able to make a substantial contribution to the appeal. In addition to celebrating the schools fundraising achievements, students watched highlights from Kenny’s career in football, and the school shared Marina Dalglish recieves a chesue from Head Boy & with Kenny and Marina our Head Girl, Matthew Vine & Amelia Williams sporting triumphs.”

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Charles is picture perfect Heswall wildlife enthusiast and photographer Charles Farnell has been awarded an ‘Associate’ of the Royal Photographic Society after submitting a portfolio of images depicting Wirral bird life. Born on the Wirral, Charles was inspired at an early age by the works of Charles Tunnicliffe, who was widely regarded as the outstanding British bird artist of the middle of the 20th century, eventually meeting him at his studio in Anglesey. His interest continued as a member of the Hilbre Island Bird Observatory where he gained his Ringers Licence. Over the years birding has taken him to many interesting locations worldwide with a visit to the Galapagos Islands in 1999 a particular highlight. In gaining the prestigious distinction Charles had to submit a panel of prints

for the Society’s consideration. He chose to submit a selection of fifteen different bird species photographed in the wild and in their natural environment. The panel represented species typically found on Wirral throughout the various seasons of the year. The task was not easy and to that end he had to apply a variety of techniques ranging from portable hides, stealth and patience. The Society’s distinctions are internationally respected and sought-after by professional and amateur photographers. Charles said “I have always had an interest in photography, and over the last ten years or so with the advances in digital imaging my passion to capture wildlife has just grown. I am particularly thrilled to have achieved associate standard with my photography.”

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ictio General F d I ha General Fiction: The The Love Song of Queenie Henessey by Rachel Joyce app I had to put two fiction books in this month because they are both so good. If you read The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry you will not need any convincing as to the great eve appeal of Rachel Joyce, an author who visited Linghams a year or so ago and won over everybody’s hearts with the compassion, humour and depth of her writing. In this par parallel book Queenie Hennessy writes to Harold Fry to tell him she is dying from cancer DECEMBER 2014 : SOME GREAT CHRISTMAS th r andRiTI and then discovers the extraordinary fact that he isHardback walking theFiction: length ofNarrow EnglandRoad to save her, and eNorth ncall aDeep c to the she has to do is wait. But how can she wait? A new volunteerThe at the hospice Queenie best novelssuggests are thosethat which all s nd under r,ofayou hehelp should write a second letter; only this time she must tell Harold thedid truth. Composing thisthe letter, the book just that. It tells story Dorrigo E ie volunteer promises, will ensure Queenie hangs on. It will alsointo atone for the secrets the past. an unwanted roleof when heth isAs Queebynth tthe acaptured volunteer points out, ‘It isn’t Harold who is saving you. It is you, saving Harold Fry.’ This book is that labour camp alongside hundreds of other soldie osinhegi mpthat letter- a letter that was never sent. Told in simple, emotionally-honest prose, with aas mischievous obite, railway. His training a doctor Cmeans this is a novella about a woman who falls in love but chooses not to claim it. It is about friendship and prisoners and ultimately to have power of life and retso e–cdeath theonshis kindness as well as the small victories that pass unrecorded. It is about truth and the significance decisions which will the have a profound effect men. D the gentle heroism – of a life lived alone. If you enjoyed the first book you will this one-determined a fantastic judgments and actions are love instinctive, savingbyHthearf are also flashbacks to his early life, marriage and love aff Christmas present for anyone. onall oticaptors mthe read of what happens both to the captured e and harrowing and at times almost too horrific to keepbreading ut cbeh e And lovend. of the characters I had to see it through to the Hardback Fiction: Biography: blackly humorous moments. Beautiful writing ass u t phugely thaand Narrow Road to the Deep The Churchill Factor by Boris Johnson Winner of the Booker Prize 2014and rightly so. North by Richard Flanagan ed alon livcan ‘The point of the Churchill Factor is that one man The best novels are those which help you General Fiction : The Love Song of Queenie Henessey make all the difference.’ . yonebec understand history in a new way, and this anmonth I had to put two fiction books in this BY ELEANOR DAVIES, FROM LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL

Marking the fiftieth anniversary of Winston Churchill’s book did just that. It tells the story of Dorrigo The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry you wil death, Boris Johnson explores what an makes up who the visited L Evans, a doctor who finds himself thrust appeal of Rachel Joyce, author ‘Churchill Factor’ - the singular brilliance of one of the humou into an unwanted role when he is captured everybody’s hearts with the compassion, most2014 important leaders the twentieth century. Taking DECEMBER : SOME GREAT CHRISTMAS by the Japanese and forced to work in a parallel bookofQueenie Hennessy writes to Haro on the myths and misconceptions along with the cancer and then discovers the extraordinary fact that he is labour camp alongside hundredsHardback of other Fiction: Narrow Road to the Deepoutsized North reality, heall portrays and passion-a her, and she has- with to docharacteristic is wait. But wit how can she wait? A soldiers who are building the The best novels are those which help you und man of multiple contradictions, contagious that Queenie should write a second letter;bravery, only this time s Siam- Burma railway. His book did just that. It tells the story of Dorrig breath-taking eloquence, matchless strategising, and Composing this letter, the volunteer promises, will ensure training as a doctor means that deep humanity. He was a celebrated journalist, a great the secrets of the past. As the volunteer points out, ‘It isn’ into an unwanted role when he is captured by he is in a position to help his orator and won Fry.’ the Nobel was that w saving Harold ThisPrize bookfor is Literature. that letter-He a letter fellow prisoners and ultimately labour camp alongside hundreds of other sold emotionally-honest with wining a mischievous bite, famous for his ability prose, to combine and dining withthis is to have power of life and death railway. His training as a doctor means that h love but chooses not to claim it. It is about friendship and many late nights of crucial wartime decision-making. over them as he is compelled that pass unrecorded. It is about the truth and the significa His open-mindedness made him a pioneer in health prisoners and ultimately to have power of life and deat to make decisions which will have a lived alone. If you the firstthough book he youremained th care, education, andenjoyed welfare, profound effect on his men. decisions which will have asocial profound effect onwill hislove men anyone. incorrigibly politically incorrect. Much of it is deeply harrowing and at times

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