Heswall Local February 2015 by Talkabout Publishing

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February 2015 Issue 76

Inside this month: n Dawstone Park n Thurstaston housing plans n Local wedding n What’s on n Book Reviews n Old Heswall n Business guide

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This delightful park situated in central Heswall was opened in 1931 “to provide a rural sanctuary of seclusion for elder people” and “the provision of a small open space, free from danger, for the younger children to enjoy their pastimes”. Dawstone Park is a major asset to Heswall much enjoyed by children; their parents appreciate its compact size, and the secure boundaries separating it from surrounding roads. Dog walkers appreciate it for the same reasons, and older teenagers use it as a place to meet. The panoramic view over the Dee to the Welsh mountains, makes it a popular picnic site. Ever since it opened it has been famous for its flower beds with colourful displays of bedding plants. When the snow comes the park becomes a toboggan run, enjoyed by young and old alike. The children’s playground is being renovated to a very high standard thanks to the efforts of the local councillors who have helped obtain grants from the South Wirral Constituency Committee to supplement the funding available from the Parks Department. John Waite, from the Heswall Society, said: “However, in spite of this really welcome investment in the park, its unique character is under threat. This problem is shared with all parks and open spaces on Wirral, as Wirral Council struggles to maintain its recreational spaces due to cuts in government funding. Future maintenance will be restricted to mowing the grass and emergency tree work, and the glorious flower beds can no longer be planted. Ivy and bindweed have taken over the borders. “A Friends’ Group is essential to achieve a Green Flag award, and attaining this status provides a great advantage when applying for grants.”

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The way we were:1918

Above: The foundations of the Crosshill Reservoir, Thingwall, in the process of being constructed. In 1941 a string of bombs which were probably aimed at the reservoir caused damaged to houses on Pensby Road, Barnston Road and Dale End Road. Below: Elder Cottaged is the thatched sandstone cottage on the left in Thurstaston Road, Lower Heswall. Dating back to 1686, it was the original school.

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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LEGAL MATTERS Legal Column with Jackie Campion, Principal Solicitor at Campion Solicitors

Living well after diagnosis of dementia A

diAgnosis of dementia can come as a shock; this could be any type of dementia, such as Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, vascular dementia or mixed dementia. it is a worrying and upsetting time for the person affected and for family members. However there is much that can be done in the early stages that can help to make life easier and more enjoyable, both now and in the future. If a person has dementia, it is important that they organise their legal and financial affairs whilst they are still able to do so.

There are a number of things that you can do to plan for your care in the future. l Make sure that your essential documents can be found easily. If your important documents such as Wills or property deeds are stored in a Solicitors or Bank make sure they can easily be obtained.

l You can decide if you would like to choose someone to manage your finances on your behalf if you are unable to in the future, or make decisions relating to your health and welfare.

l Other things you may wish to think about are putting your finances in order and getting a Will, or updating any previous Will. This allows you to state who you want to inherit your estate. l Advance decisions and advance statements ensure that your wishes are taken into account in the future. At Campion Solicitors we have specialist knowledge in all aspects of legal matters that can affect a person with dementia. All our initial interviews are free and without obligation to enable your to make a decision on how to proceed. Call Jackie Campion on 0151 342 9021 for a no obligation meeting.

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Heswall Santa Sleigh raises over £7,800 Heswall Round Table raised in excess of £7,800 during the festive season thanks to the generosity of local residents in and around the Heswall area. The collections were made with the help of a number of local schools including Gayton Primary, Dawpool, Ladymount, Barnston, Eastway Primary, St Peters and a fantastic day in Heswall town centre! Special thanks to all the parents from the local schools that helped with collecting. Heswall Round Table is looking for local causes and local charities to support in 2015. If you would like to apply for funding, a donation or help with a local community project then please visit our website and submit an online application at www. heswallroundtable.com If you would like to get involved with Heswall Round Table then please get in touch at www. Heswallroundtable.com. uk. Alternatively, if your school would like to get involved in fundraising with Heswall Round Table’s Santa Sleigh 2015 then please get in touch by 26th September at the same address.

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Thurstaston Road at going home time

Opposition to housing plans in Lower Heswall The Heswall Society has objected to a planning application to develop four houses on the site of the former nursery on Dee View Road and a further four houses on the field which continues alongside St Peter’s School down to Thurstaston Road. The Society is concerned about the proposed new road from the development into the narrow Thurstaston Road which is already congested with bus stops, school crossing patrol and school access, various parking restrictions and only has a footpath on one side. The Society is similarly concerned about the proposed access onto the narrow and steep Dee View Road and has also raised concerns about the design of the two developments which lie in the Conservation Area. Council sets to work on heathland tidy-up COUNCIL contractors have begun work clearing heathland in Heswall Dales, Thurstaston Common and Caldy Hill. The work on these Sites of Special Scientific Interest involves cutting down any unwanted shrubs and trees Councillor Chris Meaden said: “We are carrying out essential work to maintain these areas of historic and important heathland that is home to a variety of flora and fauna that can only flourish in such habitats. “This cutting work has to be carried out in the winter months when these species are dormant and there are no nesting birds or invertebrate and reptile activity.” The work will continue until the end of February.

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irral Wetrooms should certainly be your first choice when considering a new bathroom, writes Hayley Ryder.

The brand new showroom in Irby boasts of a consultation room and a wide variety of displays to view with Memento, Senique, My Nature and Subway with Subway 2 and Joyce coming soon. As a main dealer for renowned bathroom specialists Villeroy & Boch, you are guaranteed superb quality and the latest technology. There are spa digital showers, tiled televisions and digital radios as well as facilities to plug in your Ipod so you can sing along to your favourite songs! The team at Wirral Wetrooms have over 20 years experience in their field so you can rest assured that your bathroom will not only look fantastic but will be fully functional. They pride themselves on meeting the needs of families and your

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Well known and respected local bathroom and wetroom experts, Wirral Wetrooms have announced a massive quarter of a million pound investment and expansion project. Pulling on their industry leading design skills and extensive experience, the team have planned a show-stopping new look that is set to revolutionise their Irby showroom.

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.

get a live demo of all the must-have bathroom accessories. You can turn showers on, see how they perform on different settings and see for yourself how the valves and knobs work. There will be full audio visual equipment along with high-tech LED lighting throughout.’

And you can even spend-a penny by sampling the fabulous new Geberit Aquaclean! Finally, complete the picture by choosing from a selection of their stunning tiles and you really be able to create a ‘tried and tested’ space to be proud of. Heart of Irby Village Dave and the team have always supported the local community in Irby and the surrounding areas, and played a part in the life and soul of the village and love being there,

Dave commented “We recognised Irby as a great place to stay and grow in, we like the space we are in. We’ve taken on 2 apprentices and making this significant investment into the building can only improve it.” “Our new showroom will be completely unique for the Wirral, and will revolutionise the experience of buying a new bathroom for our customers. We want nothing more than people to come in and try them out for themselves, even down to taking your shoes off and feel the under floor heating, you can even take a shower if you are game, we don’t mind!” And with service and quality and experience that is second to none, your will be sure to find your slice of Bathroom Bliss, right here in the heart of Irby.

A You don’t have to spend a vast amount of money to purchase a Geberit toilet. There are also less expensive models in the range such as the Geberit AquaClean 4000. This compact loo seat is designed to replace your existing loo seat and is straightforward to install, as it fits on the existing seat.

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individuals, by assessing your lifestyle and family commitments while providing a unique look. The prices are competitive and with excellent customer service, 100% customer satisfaction and with every aspect of your bathroom completed to the highest quality, what more could you want? Oh, and by the way customers receive a freshly made cup of their favourite coffee, latte, cappuccino or espresso when they visit the showroom! Wirral Wetrooms really do appreciate being part of their community and like to participate in helping with Friends of Irby Library. Their latest venture, I was informed, is a sponsored charity parachute jump, which seven of the team will be undertaking to raise money for the Catterbridge Cancer Charity. Donations can be made via facebook Justgiving.com/Wirral Wetrooms

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The promise of spring Late winter can often bring a blast of cold weather but it does not stop plants from starting to grow and flower. Bulbs start the year with crocuses and snowdrops out first. Crocuses do best in sun as the flowers will open wide in the sun, then close as the sun leaves them. Crocus tommasinianus has pale mauve flowers with golden stamens in the middle and the birds do not damage the blooms. Birds seem to like the larger flowers especially yellow ones, so I now avoid growing these! A shady site with well drained soil under deciduous trees suits the snowdrops better. They will gradually carpet the ground under trees and shrubs. I would

also add Iris reticulata to my early flowering bulbs. These small but exotic blue, white or creamy coloured flowers will enjoy a sunny or lightly shaded spot in any well drained soil. Plant all these bulbs in groups close together for best effect. An early flowering climber is Clematis cirrhosa Wisley Cream. This is an evergreen climber that will do well in a sheltered sunny position and give you white, slightly scented flowers in late winter. Ensure the roots are kept cool with the growth in the sun. Prune to shape after flowering but this variety only needs pruning if it becomes too large and to remove dead stems. Witch hazel or Hamamelis is another early flowering shrub although be warned, the flowers are small so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect a

showy plant. However they do look good in light woodland with tiny spidery yellow, red or orange flowers, often slightly scented. In autumn the leaves turn red or yellow. Underplant with snowdrops and crocuses and plant next to a Cornus alba sibirica with red stems for a colourful display in February. Mulch those perennials whose buds are just below the surface of the soil with a layer of well rotted manure. Paeonies have big fat buds at soil level, rodgersias and heleniums sit just below the surface and all would have new shoots protected from freezing by a cosy layer of mulch. Also mulch fruit trees and shrubs with a layer of manure and complete pruning of apples and pears before buds start to grow.

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REGULAR EVENTS IN HESWALL Tuesdays The Parade Jazz Club: Jazz sessions are held upstairs at the Boathouse, Parkgate, every Tuesday starting at 8.30pm. The 7 piece Parade Jazz Band plays a broad spectrum of traditional and mainstream tunes from their extensive repertoire gathered over 25 years of playing there. The atmosphere is warm and friendly with a modest entry fee of just £3.00 - so why not come along, join in the fun and enjoy the music. Tuesdays Health Walk - Arrowe Park, from 10am. This is a new Health Walk run by Wirral NHS Community Trust. Meet at the Red Rooms Cafe near the golf course Clubhouse at Arrowe Park. The contact is Helen Webster on 0151 630 8383. Wednesdays Conservation Work - Heswall Dales, 10:30am - 3:30pm. Come and volunteer to do tasks involving footpath restoration, heathland management, site surveys etc. Please wear suitable clothing, footwear and bring a packed lunch. Meet at the Rangers Office off Oldfield Road. Free event. Call the Wirral rangers on 677 7594 or email dantravis@wirral.gov.uk Wednesdays The Singing Café 10.30am- 12 noon, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, next to the Bus Station, Telegraph Road. Music for everybody (popular and classic). Come and join the fun, relax, and enjoy a singalong. Coffee and biscuits 50p. Call 342 3471 First Tuesday of the month Wirral Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month except August at the Post Graduate Centre at Clatterbridge Hospital (opposite Oncology), 7-9pm. There is a varied programme of speakers and demonstrations. All Ladies who have or have had breast cancer will be made very welcome. 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. Serenades on Sundays Tea, Cakes and a Concert: The Winter series continues with monthly, friendly and relaxed concerts to be held in Heswall United Reformed Church at 3pm.

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What’s on in February Monday 2nd February Cheshire Family History Group at Heswall Library, 10am-1pm. Call into Heswall Librarary for a drop-in session on the 1st Monday of every month and find out about your ancestors. Call 606 2665 or email heswalllibrary@wirral. gov.uk Mondays 2nd and 16th February Reachout Work Club at Heswall Library, 11am12noon. Free, confidential advice and guidance on employment, job searching, training and education, CV support and community issues. Call 606 2665 or email heswalllibrary@wirral. gov.uk Tuesday 3rd February Reading Group at Heswall Library, 2:30-4pm. Call 606 2665 or email heswalllibrary@wirral. gov.uk Wednesday 4th February Heswall Flower Club will welcome Don Billington from Maghull with his demonstration “Mixtures” starting at 8pm at Heswall Hall. New members and visitors are always welcome. Tickets are available for our Charity Open Evening on 23rd April when International demonstrator Ian Buxton will fill Heswall Hall with beautiful displays. Tel Lesley 342 9327 for details. Fridays in February l Hester Hedgehog’s play scheme, Friday 6thth, 13th and 20th and 27th February, 9.30am to 11.30am. Parent controlled play for preschool children. £2 per child (under 6 months free). Heswall Hall, 111, Telegraph Road, Heswall, CH60 0AF.

Fridays in February l Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Heswall Library, 10:30-11am. A lively, knee-bouncing session of songs and rhyme, Wednesday 12th February Tea Dance, 2pm to 4.30pm at Heswall Hall. Live music, sprung dance floor and refreshments. Admission £3.50 at the door. Friday 13th February Wirral Wildlife meeting, 7.30pm, at Room B, Heswall Hall. ‘New Woods, New Landscapes’ is the title of a talk by Duncan Mcnaughton, from the Forestry Commission, who will explain how new woodlands have been created on previously used land such as Bidston Moss. Admission £3. All welcome. Saturday 14th February Coffee Morning,Heswall Animal Welfare, 10am to 11.30am, at Heswall Hall. Sunday 15th February A series of ‘Serenades on Sundays’ take place at Heswall United Reformed Church, at 3pm,, featuring tea, cakes and a concert. On 15th February it’s the turn of ‘Excitingly Unknown’, Orchestra Dell’Arte’s wind quintet will play enchanting pieces by composers who may have escaped your current attention. Luckily we found some very old music scores enabling us to bring these discoveries to Heswall. Heswall URC is situated next door to Tesco and has its own free car park. Entry at the door is £5 and includes tea and cake. Programmes may be subject to amendment but for more information please look at www. dellarte.co.uk or call 07867 528034.

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