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THERE have been a couple of departures in the Heswall business community lately. Stuart and Jean Moore have retired from their business Stuart Neville hairdressing and Abbas Hussain has stepped down as chairman of Heswall and District Business Association to concentrate on his pet shop business. Also in this edition we have news of swimming success for Heswall Sea Scouts, money raised by Heswall Soroptimists, a crime night at Linghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, legal column with Campion Solicitors, Heswall Hall and Linghams book reviews, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on and a Heswall business directory.

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Sea Scout swimmers show otter brilliance Members of 4th Heswall Sea Scouts brought home plenty of silverware in the Royal Navy Sea Scout Swimming Gala, at HMS Raleigh, Plymouth. On the first day they were woken at 5am to compete in the qualifying heats. In the afternoon they took part in activities such as map reading, bridge building and rope skills. The following day was another early start, 5.30am, and after breakfast the Scouts who had qualified got ready for the finals A number of medals were given to the Heswall team for the individual events and they raced in the freestyle relay and won by a hairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breadth on the final sprint! It was still a big surprise when the team was awarded the Otter Trophy, given to the overall winners which sparked big celebrations and a happy journey home. Adam Newell, Henry Ruddock, Anshul Ramavath, Daniel Clark, James Youngson and Ollie Beenham

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l Hester Hedgehog’s every Friday up till Easter. Parent controlled, pre-school play scheme. 9.30am to 11.30am. Admission £2 each child (under 6 months free), refreshments available. l Heswall Artists met at Heswall Hall on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of the month, new members welcome and all types of artist catered for. l Heswall Hall Tea Dance, Wednesday 9th March and Wednesday 13th April, 2pm to 4.30pm. Live music, sprung dance floor and refreshments. Admission £4.00 at the door. You do not have to be a dancer to enjoy an afternoon of live music and great atmosphere. l Heswall Hall Cinema, Matinee Club. Tuesday 15th March– 19th April Come and enjoy an afternoon at the pictures with our Christmas film show. Film starts at 2pm, free refreshments available from 1pm. Admission £3.50. l Heswall Animal Welfare coffee morning, Saturday 5th March from 10.00am – 12noon Admission £1.00. l Tuesday Art Group meet at Heswall Hall every Tuesday from 9am – 12noon new members welcome they cater for all.

FOLLOWING the sad passing of Graham Hurton in November 2015 Heswall Hall Community Trust have renamed one of their function rooms at the Hall in honour of him. The Dee Room will now be called the Hurton Room. Graham made an outstanding contribution to the Trust. He led a team of dedicated volunteers to save Heswall Hall from being closed and enabled this important asset to be transferred to the Community. Graham subsequently became the founder Chairman of Heswall Hall Community Trust who now manage the Hall on behalf of the Community. The Hall has since been featured as a case study in Wirral Council’s 2020 vision as a “shining example of how a vibrant, engaged and dynamic Wirral community can transform an asset”. The Hall is once again a prized community asset with pre-school play schemes, lunch clubs, tea dances and cinema amongst a huge variety of services and activities on offer every week.

Looking for rewarding and interesting part time work? HESWALL Hall is looking for a part time Hall Assistant for 10 hours a week. The Hall is managed by Heswall Hall Community Trust and has an excellent reputation for providing first class customer service for all its users. To join our team, you will need to be customer focused, have excellent communication skills, an understanding of bar work and computers, be physically fit (as the role includes lifting of heavy equipment and moving tables and chairs) and importantly have a flexible approach to your working hours. Please email a cv and covering letter outlining why you think you’re the right person for this role to trudi@heswallhall.co.uk

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Wednesday 9th March HESWALL HALL CINEMA presents BROOKLYN (Cert 12) A drama about community and love, set in the 1950s. Starring Saoirse Ronin, Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent. Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. 7.30pm (bar opens at 6.45pm) Tickets £5 in advance, available from: Linghams Bookstore, Heswall; Gould’s Stationers, Heswall; and Heswall Hall - Tel: 0151 342 2614 or £6 on the night (subject to availability).

Up to 40 stalls offering for sale some of the very finest Vintage Clothing from the 1920’s-1970’s, together with Jewellery, Prints. Textiles, Linen, Lace, Haberdashery, Knitting & Stitch along with all manner of small homeware accessories for that unique Vintage look. 11am to 4pm.

Thursday 17th March Heswall National Trust “The History of Wirral’s Mersey Coast”, an illustrated talk by local Historian Gavin Hunter. 7.30pm. Admission £3.50

Sunday 20th March ABC Baby Sale New & nearly new clothes, accessories and toys. 9am -11.30am

Friday 11th March An Evening with Pauline Daniels

Tuesday 22nd March Heswall Society Open meeting Short AGM followed by talk entitled ‘Turnpikes to Motorways’ given by Gavin Hunter. No charge. Refreshments. Members and friends welcome. Evening Lecture, non-members welcome. 8pm

A concert in aid of the Mayors Charities. Tickets £12.00 available from the Mayor’s office 691 8527 also from Linghams Bookstore, Heswall. 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm)

Tuesday 5th April Heswall Hall presents The Chocolate Experience

Friday 11th March Wirral Wildlife ‘Hilbre-Inspriration Island’, a talk by Matt Thomas local ranger & photographer. 7.30pm Admission £3.

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Chairman steps down from Heswall business group ABBAS Hussain has stepped down as chairman of the Heswall and District Business Association. Abbas has been a key figure in promoting the town through the HDBA, particularly the Christmas festival, Taste event, car parking campaign, scarecrow festival and many more events throughout the year. He has also been instrumental in raising thousands of pounds for various charities through these events. But he believes that the extra work has taken its toll on his

business, Principal Pets, based on Telegraph Road. Abbas told members of the HDBA: “I’d like to thank everyone involved in organising and participating in all these events to make this year as successful as it has been. “Taking all of the above in to consideration, it is with very few regrets that I tender my resignation. As you can imagine all of the above takes its toll, and I feel that our business is suffering as a consequence.” The Rev Jacky Wise, from the Church of the Good Shepherd, has agreed to be the temporary chairwoman.

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Welcome To Avanti We are a local, family firm, passionate about bringing you a friendly, attentive service with simple, delicious food and drink. Pastries are baked in our oven every morning. Our superb range of hot Panini, traditional pizza slices, cold sandwiches and salads are freshly prepared to order using the finest ingredients. And there’s a mouthwatering range of cakes and ice cream waiting for you to fall in love with. We also cater for Children and have some fantastic ‘meal deals’ available for the children, including Pizza, Pasta and cold sandwiches. Our skilled baristas will pour you the finest coffees, teas of perhaps a glass of wine or chilled Peroni. So sit back, relax and let us take care of you. We are extremely proud to have been awarded the ‘Beverage Standards Associations ‘ 4 cup National accreditation, officially recognising us as “ An exceptional outlet for drinks and service” Home made cakes Avanti are pleased to announce that our Cakes are ‘ homemade’ using an AGA oven and baked by a local Heswall resident – so why don’t you support 2 local businesses and pop in to try some of our delicious homemade AGA baked cakes including ‘Raspberry & Almond, Lemon Cake, Chocolate, and Victoria Sponge cake – Truly delicious!!

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Wednesdays l 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 l 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 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.

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LEGAL MATTERS

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Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys We all put great efforts in protecting what we value; our families, our homes, our possessions, but what about protecting our wishes? Many people put off, or do not make a Will because they think their financial affairs are straightforward, but a Will is about far more than financial matters. In a Will you can help those you leave behind with the many difficult decisions they have to face. What to do with sentimental items, what are your funeral wishes, and if you have a young family, who is to care for and be legally responsible for your children? If you have a larger estate, you can also nominate charities to benefit rather than the taxman. A few minutes thinking about these issues and recording your wishes in a valid Will prepared by a Solicitor will ensure that at the worst time for those picking up the pieces, they will have the peace of mind they are doing as you would wish and with your blessing. In a similar vein, we also consider not what happens when we die, but what if you are incapacitated, either as a result of injury or illness, and many find themselves in this position, and it is certainly not exclusive to the older amongst us. Again, much falls upon those around you, and whilst they will no doubt have your best interest at heart, but they will not have the legal right to manage your affairs, and they will have to wrestle with the questions of what would you have wanted, or as happens in far too many cases, the court appoints a social worker or other person who doesn’t know you to act for you. Is this what you would want? 1Such x Will matters can be addressed by preparing a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’. These come in two forms, 1 & Welfare onextoHealth instruct how you would LPA want financial matters dealt with, and the other about how health issues should be addressed. 1 x Property & Finance LPA The instructions you provide can be very specific and will ensure your loved ones know what to do, and haveends the legal authority to do it. We all pay hundreds, if not thousands, every year paying insurance Offer 31st March 2016 premiums for our homes, cars or possessions, but what about our wishes?

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It’d be a crime to miss out! CRIME author Ann Cleeves visited Lingham’s book store to promote her new novel The Moth Catcher. The staff of Linghams got into the spirit of the evening with a crime theme with visitors queuing up to hear her talk about her previous work, including ‘Vera’ and ‘Shetland’. Below: Lingham’s had its first cooking event with Nisha Katona, who owns Mowgli restaurant in Bold Street, Liverpool, where she was promoting her book ‘Pimp My Rice’.

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Coffee mornings raise the cash HESWALL Soroptimists have raised over £1,000 for two charities as a result of a series of coffee mornings at members’ homes. They have taken advantage a government initiative UK Aid Match Scheme by organising the events with proceeds going to Water Aid and Mary’s Meals UK. The government pledges to match public donations to charities, which focus on poverty reduction in developing countries The work undertaken by Water Aid is familiar to most people, but Mary’s Meals is less well known. The motto of this Scottish based charity is ‘Feed Our Future’ and its focus is to address the problem of the 59 million children in the World who do not attend school and the many more who go hungry each day. They base their work in schools in developing countries by providing every child who attends with a nutritious meal. Often, this is the only meal a child will receive that day, and so far, Mary’s Meals is feeding over a million children each school day. Three coffee mornings were held in Anne Mckillop’s, Sue Donovan’s (helped by Judith Cooke) and President Jean Schroeder’s homes. Raffles, tombola and nearly new stalls were among the many activities organised at each event and fellow Soroptimists, family members, friends, neighbours, young and old attended these very enjoyable occasions. Altogether, the coffee mornings raised £1,073 for Mary’s Meals and £500 for Water Aid, and, of course when matched pound for pound by the Government this will result in substantial sums.

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youngest student in the school Lauren Reid. Representing the governing body were chairman Kevin Mothersdale and Ian Mellor who has been working closely with deputy head Colin Randerson and business manager Tina Phillips on the new build project since its inception almost five years ago. OPPORTUNITY The new school is scheduled to open its doors in September 2017 and during the build phase contractors Morgan Sindall are committed to working in partnership with the school and its students. “We are planning a range of activities to engage with the students.” said project manager Ben Wolstenholme.

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Project manager Ben Wolstenholme, governor Ian Mellor, head teacher Steven Dool, deputy head Colin Randerson, business manager Tina Phillips and site manager Steve Rooney. “Site visits for students and teachers, apprenticeship placements, the chance to work alongside trade and professional colleagues or attending visits to construction material manufacturers are all part of how we will ensure that the young people of Neston High will benefit from this great opportunity right on their doorstep.” THREE STOREY The building is designed as a three storey structure with state of the art facilities for all its students including 16 science labs, 13 art and design technology classrooms, drama studio in addition to over 60 other classroom and teaching spaces.

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USEFUL NUMBERS AND INFO Clubs Artists Association - Heswall Monthly meetings and weekly group sessions at Heswall Hall. Summer Exhibition. New members very welcome, all abilities and beginners. Call 342 7165.

Round Table Social club with a conscience open to men between 18 and 45, meeting at The Black Horse, Lower Heswall & other venues. 342 9159. www.heswallroundtable.co.uk

Dee Sailing Club Station Rd, Thurstaston. 0151 648 2300 www.dee-sc. co.uk

Senior Swimmers - Heswall Open to over-50s in Wirral at Calday Grammar School Baths. Fridays from 9-11am. Free trial swim. Three Social functions a year. Call 652 6081 or 353 8707.

Flower Club - Heswall Meet 1st Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Heswall Hall, Telegraph Road. Tel 342 9327.

Soroptimists The group meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Grange. Tel 342 3446

Heswall Society Established for the public benefit to conserve the heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on 342 5066

Squash Club - Heswall Gayton Playing Fields, off Brimstage Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 1XG.0151 342 2817

Horticultural Society - Heswall Meetings on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204

U3A - Heswall The Heswall University of the Third Age ( U3A ) is a self help organisation providing educational, creative and social opportunities for the over 50s. www.heswallu3a.org.uk. Tel 342 5331

Inner Wheel Heswall Inner Wheel Club meets on the second Tuesday evening of each month at Heswall Golf Club at 7 for 7.15pm. Tel 342 3932. Ladies Lifeboat Guild - Heswall and Gayton 0151 342 4389

Wirral Lions Club Meets 1st Tuesday every month at 7.45pm at Heswall Golf Club. New members welcome. Tel 334 3044.

Lawn Tennis Club - Heswall Quarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775

Wirral WIldlife The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. www.wirralwildlife.org.uk Tel 342 1395.

Mid Week Ramblers - Heswall Walks between 5 and 9 miles on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week. Tel 336 6044

Woolgatherers Heswall-based drama group. New members welcome. Call 648 2717

Oldfield Theatre and Concert Club Arranges visits by coach to theatres and concert halls throughout the Wirral and beyond. Opera - Ballet Concerts or Plays. New members welcome. 342 8952.

Useful Numbers Councillors Leslie Rowlands 342 2454 Andrew Hodson 342 6253 Kathy Hodson 342 6253

Probus Gayton - Meeting at Pensby Recreational Centre every Tues 9am-12noon for conversation, bridge and table tennis; other activities include snooker, bowls, quizzes, outings and a monthly lunch with speaker. Call 342 3960. Heswall - The group hold their luncheon at Thornton Hall Hotel, Thornton Hough every third Monday in the month & meet for coffee at the URC Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Tel 342 5367. www.heswallprobus.co.uk Rotary Clubs Heswall Club meets Thursdays at Heswall Golf Club for 12.45. Secretary 648 7661 West Wirral meets Wednesdays 6.30pm at Heatherlands Court, Irby. Tel 342 1883. Mid Wirral meets Tuesday mornings for breakfast at the Glegg Arms at 7:15am. Tel 342 1034

Police Please call 709 6010 for non-emergencies . Heswall Hall Community Hall, 111Telegraph Road, Heswall. Tel: 342 2614; www.heswallhall.co.uk Schools Barnston Primary. Tel 342 5229 Gayton Primary. Tel 342 3772 Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491 St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556 Wirral Council General switchboard 0151 606 2000

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January and February are usually our quietest months after the madness of Christmas but we have been very busy with lots of book signings. This coming month is chock full of more amazing events including on 17th March, The Unmumsy Mum a very popular blogger whose events tickets sold out on the day so sorry for all those who were left disappointed, 24th March, Nick Middleton who will be talking about his book An Atlas of Countries that Don’t Exist, fascinating and interesting book, and on the 31st March Caroline Wallace with her new book The Finding of Martha Lost. Rush Oh! – Shirley Barrett This story takes place during one of the harshest whaling seasons ever experienced in New South Wales. Though George Davidson was an actual Master Whaler this is a purely fictional tale but with clever use of newspaper clippings and quirky drawings the story comes alive. It doesn’t hold back on the gruesomeness of whale hunting but it will leave you with some empathy for the whaling community and their struggles. The story is told through the eyes of his eldest daughter who is left to care for her younger siblings, there is a love story element to it but it’s the colourful characters that brings the story to life.

Pax – Sara Pennypacker This is an enthralling tale of the relationship between a boy and an orphan fox cub. The boy’s father decides to enlist when war breaks out and takes the boy to live with his grandfather who is not pleased to have his grandson living with him. The fox is released into the wild and has to learn to fend for itself, while trying to find his way back to the boy. Told in alternating voices the book is a fable on the atrocities of war and the healing quality of love. Set to become an enduring children’s classic.

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Wednesday 2nd March Heswall Flower Club will be welcoming Ann Gater from Nantwich with her demonstration, ‘I Can See A Rainbow’ starting at 8pm Heswall Hall. New members/ guests most welcome. Tickets £8 available now for our charity open night, Thursday 14th April, Heswall Hall. Spring flower classes currently running . Tel Lesley 0151 342 9327 for details or visit our Facebook page. Wednesday 9th March Heswall Hall cinema presents Brooklyn (Cert 12) at 7.30pm (bar opens at 6.45pm). It is a drama about community and love, set in the 1950s. Starring Saoirse Ronin, Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent. Tickets £5 in advance, available from: Linghams Bookstore, Heswall; Gould’s Stationers, Heswall; and Heswall Hall - Tel: 0151 342 2614 or £6 on the night (subject to availability). Friday 11th March An Evening with Pauline Daniels, at 7.30pm at Heswall Hall. A concert in aid of the Mayor’s charities. Tickets £12 available from the Mayor’s office 691 8527 also from Linghams Bookstore, Heswall. Friday 11th March Wirral Wildlife’s March meeting features a talk by local countryside ranger and photographer Matt Thomas entitled ‘Hilbre – Inspiration Island’, Room B, Heswall Hall, 7.30pm. Admission £3. All welcome.www.wirralwildlife.org.uk

Saturday 12th March Wirral Vintage Fair, 11am to 4pm, at Heswall Hall. Up to 40 stalls offering for sale some of the very finest Vintage Clothing from the 1920’s-1970’s, together with Jewellery, Prints. Textiles, Linen, Lace, Haberdashery, Knitting & Stitch along with all manner of small homeware accessories for that unique Vintage look. Admission £1.50 Thursday 17th March Heswall National Trust: ‘The History of Wirral’s Mersey Coast’, an illustrated talk by local Historian Gavin Hunter. 7.30pm. Admission £3.50. Saturday 19th March The Irish Duo ‘Cream of the Barley’ will be appearing at Avanti coffee shop, 250 Telegraph Road, Heswall, to celebrate St Patrick’s day, 7.45pm to 10pm - £12.50 per ticket including 1st drink on the house. Tel 342 9703 for info. Sunday 20th March ABC Baby Sale, 9am -11.30am, at Heswall Hall. New & nearly new clothes, accessories and toys. Thursday 24th March Author Nick Middleton will be visiting Lingham’s book store, Telegraph Road, to talk about his book ‘An Atlas of Countries that don’t Exist’. Call the shop on 0151 342 7290 Barnston Women’s Institute Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month @ 7.30pm Summer, 2pm winter at their hall on Barnston road to hear speakers, and enjoy activities such as table tennis, darts, indoor bowls, craft, gardening, rambling, dancing etc. phone Val Williams 677 3953.

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A friendly and reliable local business Established for over 30 years

0151 336 1965 07747797110

www.maxonplumbing.co.uk

Planning / Architect

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

Water Features

Window Cleaning

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TEL 0151 336 6130

Professional Window Cleaning Residential and Commercial Cleans frames and windows Covering all of Heswall Contact Ian 07985 791080 / 0151 645 5555

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Wirral Window Cleaning