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YOU may well have noticed that two prominent restaurants in Heswall have closed their doors recently. The closures, combined with a planned hike in car parking charges across the Wirral has caused anxieties among the local business community. You can read more in this edition. We’ve also got pictures from the Science Under the Stars night at Heswall Primary School, how elderly residents are learning some nifty dance skills, a visit by a Liverpool FC great and awards for a Heswall hair salon.
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Delamere’s Lost Mosses, a talk by Katie Piercy (Delamere Mossland Officer) about the magical world of Delamere’s Lost Mosses and the dragons which fly amongst them. Admission £3 (All welcome)
Heswall Animal Welfare Coffee morning Saturday 11th March 10am to 12noon Pop in for refreshments and browse our bric-brac stalls. Support our local charity. Admission £1
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7.30pm: AGM. Talk ‘Wirral Before It’s Too Late’ by Glyn Parry starts at 8pm Admission Free (All welcome)
Heswall Hall Cinema presents A Street Cat Named Bob (12) Wednesday 8th March 7.30pm Bar and doors open at 6.45pm Based on a true- life story and the international best-selling book, A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting film that will touch the heart of everyone. When London busker, and recovering drug addict, James Bowen finds injured ginger street cat Bob in his sheltered accommodation, he has no idea just how much his life is about to change. Tickets £5 from: Linghams Booksellers, Heswall; Gould’s Stationers, Heswall; and Heswall Hall - Tel: 0151 342 2614 (pay by phone – no booking fee). Tickets on the night subject to availability
Matinee Cinema Club Tuesday 21st March Film starts at 2pm Doors open at 1pm for free refreshments Come and enjoy an afternoon at our wonderful cinema. This month we are showing an excellent British comedy. Admission £3.50 (pay on the door - free membership) Contact Heswall Hall (tel. 0151 342 2614)
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Care home residents are havana great time! Residents at a care home in the Wirral got into the groove with a live dose of Strictly Come Dancing this month. The Hazelwell, a new residential, nursing, palliative and respite care home in Heswall, invited dance duo Stephen Atkins and Samantha Hewitt from Havana Nights to put on a themed tribute performance of the popular BBC TV dance show. The residents were missing their weekly fix of Strictly Come Dancing since the latest series finished in December so it was perfect timing for Havana Nights to come and strut their stuff at the £5.5million care home. Stephen and Samantha treated the residents to several dances, colourful outfit changes and had them up on their feet and joining in, on what was the couple’s first visit to The Hazelwell. Photos of the Strictly judges were displayed and residents even had the opportunity to award the infamous ‘10’ scorecard. Mr Atkins and Ms Hewitt are a real-life couple as well as being dance partners and
have been together for 10 years. The duo had passion for dance from an early age but it was only when they first met that their dancing really took off and they formed a professional partnership. The couple have since performed on stage to thousands of people and appeared on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent, Got To Dance and Strictly Dance Fever. The Hazelwell Care Home Manager Liza Millington said: “The Hazelwell residents and staff alike had a wonderful time when Havana Nights came to perform for us. “Several of the residents joined in with the dancing and were so excited to watch the formal dances. Lots of the residents are big Strictly Come Dancing fans and it was fantastic group activity. “Dancing can promote both physical and emotional wellbeing, so the Havana Nights visit provided our residents with the opportunity to enjoy some gentle exercise and some top-notch entertainment.”
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Restaurant closures are hard TWO well known restaurants in Heswall town centre have closed their doors within weeks of each other. While Telegraph Road boasts an enviable selection of eateries, the quickfire closures of Monte Carlo and Ego Mediterranean are a big blow.
Combined with the proposed rise in car parking charges throughout the borough, traders a worried about the future. David Thompson, the owner of Monte Carlo, told the Wirral Globe that there was too much competition in the town. He said: “There is a lot of competition in the area, most of which have
Parking charges could drive shoppers away Heswall businessman Abbas Hussain gives his view on Wirral Council’s planned car parking rises. Abbas, who runs Principal Pets on Telegraph Road, is a member of the Heswall Business Association. I AM dismayed and disappointed to learn that the council is looking to not only increase parking charges in car parks by 50p per hour, but also introduce on-street car parking charges. The revenues the council is looking to generate are short-term and based on flawed assumptions and false economies. I am part of Heswall Business Association and we demonstrated that the high parking charges that were in place two years ago had driven shoppers out of the car parks and out of the towns, having a major impact on the businesses in Heswall, West Kirby, Liscard and Birkenhead. The decrease in parking charges introduced in 2015 did have a significant impact on parking in the towns with car parks being used more and businesses and amenities in the towns reporting an upturn. The council is now, in these uncertain times, looking to not just reverse this, but increase prices beyond where they were previously. The revenue increases will not be as high as predicted, as shoppers will refuse to pay and will vote by shopping elsewhere, taking money out of the borough and killing local trade. By the time the impact is fully comprehended many shops and restaurants will have been lost forever, costing jobs and lost revenue in business rates. Recently, two restaurants closed in Heswall. This, coupled with other recent closures, shows how much
rd to swallow opened in the last two to three years. It is a difficult market at the moment.” Three full time staff have lost their jobs. Local businessman Abbas Hussain fears that shoppers will drift away from town centres if Wirral Council goes ahead with proposals to raise car parking charges.
The former Ego restaurant (left) and Monte Carlo are now vacant He said: “The closure of the two restaurants, coupled with other recent closures, shows how much the high streets are struggling. This is just in Heswall. “How many shops have to close and jobs lost before the council steps in to help the high street instead of taxing local residents?”
the high streets are struggling. This is just in Heswall. How many shops have to close and jobs lost before the council steps in to help the high street instead of taxing local residents? Has the council considered the impact on pensioners and those who cannot afford the increased parking rates? Times are hard, made harder by years of austerity. If the local shops close, where will the local residents, who don’t have access to cars and can’t easily get the bus, shop? Has the council considered the impact on local amenities? Will people pay to use the libraries? Heswall Hall has seen a resurgence in use in the past couple of years, aided by the lower parking charges. Will people pay the extra parking charges? And where will that sense of community be, without the towns acting as a focal point? And once towns to their knees and beyond, what then? It will be too late for all those business owners who have been forced to close. And when a business closes you see an impact with unemployment and lost business rates. What you don’t see is the shattered dreams of those who dared. Those who put all their savings and more into opening a high street independent shop. Those who worked over 12 hours a day six to seven days a week for very little return in the hope of becoming successful doing something they love, and providing jobs and hopes for the community. All that future pain and investment could have been saved if the council had had a bit of forethought and supported their local communities instead of trying to tax them beyond breaking point. Abbas Hussain, Principal Pets, Heswall This letter first appeared in the Wirral Globe but has been reprinted with the permission of Mr Hussain
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Charity rock night Heswall Royal British Legion is the venue for a spring rock ‘n’ roll night in aid of Wirral Holistic Cancer Care Service. Mike Bryne & The Sunrockers along with guest guitarist Peter Anyon will be rocking up at the Pensby Road venue on Friday 24th March, at 7pm. Tickets, £6, are available from the charity on 0151 652 9313 or by e-mailing: WHCSnurses@ hotmail.com
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Double joy for Heswall salon Heswall’s Andrew Collinge salon came up trumps in the company’s annual awards night. The iconic Titanic Hotel, in Liverpoool, was the venue for the Andrew Collinge Hairdressing Group night which was attended by 160 staff from across the country. There were two awards for the Heswall salon: Paul Lewis was senior director of the year and Heswall were reception team of the year. Andrew Collinge said: “This year’s awards were truly fantastic we love doing something different each year and rewarding our staff for all the hard work they do throughout the year.” Hotel extension complete The building work at Heswall’s Premier Inn is now complete and the contractors have handed over the 26-bedroom extension over to the hotel.
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Mondays Pram & Buggy Group: Soft play area for babies. Big Toy Play, Crafts, Singing, Refreshments. Heswall Methodist Church Hall, opposite the old Police Station, Telegraph Road, Heswall CH60 0AE. Every Monday 9.30am - 11am. Just £2 per session. 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. Fridays Church Mice Playtime: Fun for under 5’s. Mice hunt, Singing, Instruments, Crafts, Storytime, Refreshments, Play. Heswall Methodist Church Hall, opposite the old Police Station, Telegraph Road, Heswall CH60 0AE Every Friday 9.30am - 11am. Just £2 per session. 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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IS BACK PAIN HOLDING ACCORDING to a recent report carried out by The British Pain Society there are ten million chronic pain sufferers in Britain alone which affect not only their social life but interferes with their working life. Back pain costs the UK billions of pounds in health bills, loss of earnings and lost productivity. However many people in the UK who are unable to work due to back pain are not covered by this or by allowances. Instead these sufferers are reliant on their partner or early retirement. Following a recent survey British businesses lose an estimated 4.9 million days from employee absence due to work related back pain. The North East suffers than most, with 2 people every hundred having to cope with the condition. As a result, each affected employee takes 19 days of work which in turn puts the business at stake. GPs tend to refer patients to chiropractors, physiotherapists, acupuncturists and in some cases suggest surgery. In recent studies carried out by the NHS there has been a significant increase in teenagers suffering with back pain. This age group costs the NHS nearly £4billion per year alone working out at an average of
£8,000 per teenager. Despite this the number of back pain sufferers is still prominent with treatment showing no guarantee of success. Bowen Therapy is an alternative therapy which has slowly but surely been sweeping the nation over the last 20 years.
RELIEF The Bowen Technique is a natural, drug-free noninvasive complementary therapy which was invented in Australia and introduced to the UK in the 1990’s. Bowen Therapy has a particularly strong record of success in the treatment of back pain. A national study, carried out by The Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA), showed that 95 per cent of back pain sufferers experienced either complete relief or a marked improvement, after a series of no more than three Bowen treatments. It prides itself on being able to trigger the body’s own healing systems. Rather than ‘making’ the body change, Bowen ‘asks’ the body to recognise and make the changes it requires. With primarily fingers and thumbs, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual. No hard-tissue
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manipulation or force is needed or used. Between each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process. Bowen is generally pleasant to receive, each session lasting 30 – 60 minutes, depending on the age of the client and the nature of their condition. Many clients become so relaxed they fall asleep during the treatment. Short-term (acute) injury may be resolved in one to three Bowen treatments, while long-standing (chronic) conditions may require longer.
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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 Email: heswallrt@gmail.com
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Flower Club - Heswall Meet 1st Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Heswall Hall, Telegraph Road. Tel 342 9327. Heswall Society Established for the public benefit to conserve the heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on 342 5066 Horticultural Society - Heswall Meetings on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204 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.
Soroptimists The group meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month. Tel 342 3446 Squash Club - Heswall Gayton Playing Fields, off Brimstage Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 1XG.0151 342 2817 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
Lawn Tennis Club - Heswall Quarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775
Wirral Lions Club Meets 1st Tuesday every month at 7.45pm at Heswall Golf Club. New members welcome. Tel 334 3044.
Mid Week Ramblers - Heswall Walks between 5 and 9 miles on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week. Tel 336 6044
Wirral WIldlife The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. www.wirralwildlife.org.uk Tel 342 1395.
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.
Woolgatherers Heswall-based drama group. New members welcome. Call 648 2717
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 Meet on Wednesdays at the Glegg Arms 6.00 for 6.30 pm. Tel 0151 632 5697 Mid Wirral meets Tuesday mornings for breakfast at the Glegg Arms at 7:15am. Tel 342 1034
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By Kerry Keight
IT’S BLOOMING COLD, LET’S READ THRILLER FICTION! Apparently more crime and thriller books are sold during the winter months that at any other time of the year. Ergo, sitting by the fire with a hot drink and a good murder mystery is a great antidote to the winter blues...works for me! According to the weather fairies March is going to be a very cold month, so for the reviews I thought I would share with you my three all time favourite crime/thriller novels (obviously without spoilers!). We have a Crime Night planned at Linghams we are just finalising the details so watch this space for dates etc as they are always very popular. We are also excited to be hosting an evening with top award winning Crime novelist Mark Billingham later this year. Thursday 2rd March is World Book Day and we have the lots of activities planned with author trips to schools and in the shop and of course we will be stocking the WBD £1 books that your children can use their £1 WBD voucher to buy. The author Andy Griffiths who has written the utterly wonderfully and extremely popular Treehouse series books will be at Linghams on Friday 3rd March at 4.30pm. Tickets are £4.00 redeemable against one of his books AND you get one free as well! (1 adult can accompany the child free!) AGATHA CHRISTIE – THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD I read Agatha Christie avidly when I was a teenager and her fourth novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is, I think her best. Murder and shenanigans from a more genteel era with lots of suspects and red herrings, the ending truly caught me off guard and I am (honestly) the queen of guessing “whodunit”!
ELIZABETH HAYNES – INTO THE DARKEST CORNER I am not easily frightened but reading Elizabeth Hayne’s Into the Darkest Corner made me start checking my bedroom windows at night. The dual narrative of past and present works really well here and the build up of tension is almost unbearable as Catherine’s uber-controlled life starts to crumble. Be warned though this book is quite graphic and very disturbing. KEIGO HIGASHINO – THE DEVOTION OF SUSPECT X My final (and favourite) choice is The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino. A multi-faceted novel that beautifully illustrates the nuances of modern Japanese culture. At its heart the book is an intellectual cat and mouse chase between the detective in charge of a murder case and his main suspect, a maths teacher who is beguiled by his neighbour who has murdered her husband. But this novel is so much more than the usual crime story and again the ending is so unexpected and perfect!
HESWALL What's on guide March
Wednesday 1st March Heswall Flower Club will welcome area demonstrator Patti Dawson from Cumbria with her demonstration, “Everything in the Garden” at our monthly club night, 8pm Heswall Hall. Details from Lesley 342 9327 or ‘like’ our face book page for club information. Thursday 2nd March World Book Day is being celebrated at Linghams book shop, Telegraph Road, with lots of book-themed fancy dress and other activities during the day. Wednesday 8th March Heswall Hall Cinema presents A Street Cat Named Bob (12). 7.30pm Bar and doors open at 6.45pm Based on a true- life story, when London busker, and recovering drug addict, James Bowen finds injured ginger street cat Bob in his sheltered accommodation, he has no idea just how much his life is about to change. Tickets £5 from: Linghams Booksellers, Heswall; Gould’s Stationers, Heswall; and Heswall Hall Tel: 0151 342 2614 (pay by phone – no booking fee). Tickets on the night subject to availability Friday 10th March Wirral Wildlife, 7.30pm, at Heswall Hall: Delamere’s Lost Mosses, a talk by Katie Piercy (Delamere Mossland Officer) about the magical world of Delamere’s Lost Mosses and the dragons which fly amongst them. Admission £3 (All welcome) Tuesday 21st March Matinee Cinema Club, 2pm, at Heswall Hall. Come and enjoy an afternoon at our wonderful cinema. This month we are showing an excellent British comedy. Admission £3.50 (pay on the door - free membership). Contact Heswall Hall (tel. 0151 342 2614) for details Friday 24th March Folk @ Heswall Hall - The Tom Topping Band, 7.30pm. An evening of song and humour from talented musicians and singers. Tickets £10 from Linghams Booksellers, Heswall; Gould’s, Heswall; and Heswall Hall (Tel: 0151 342 2614 – pay by phone, no booking fee) Thursday 30th March Heswall Flower Club is holding its Annual Charity Evening when National Demonstrator Elizabeth Graham is going to turn Heswall Hall in to a floral spectacle with her demonstration, “ What a Wonderful World”. Doors open 6.45pm. Tickets £10 available from Lesley 342 9327. This year we are donating to Wirral Hospice St John’s, a much deserved local charity which looks after patients and their families so wonderfully well. Please come and generously support our evening.
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