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Clubhouse refurbishment is good news for football club A NEW sponsorship deal has given Heswall FC the chance to improve its facilities. Local building and energy efficiency contractor, Sustainable Group (UK) Limited has begun the first phase of a three year sponsorship deal with the Gayton Park club. Established in 1891, Heswall competes in the West Cheshire First Division and, back in the 1980s, Sustainable Group chairman Derek Horrocks used to play for the team. This year, he was appointed as its vice president and was quick to offer the company’s help in transforming the facilities and the clubhouse. Work began when painting and decorating staff set about brightening the club house’s appearance. Follow-up work included new flooring and lighting, seating improvements, minor plumbing works, new signage and the fitting of additional smoke alarms. The work was carried out at no cost to the club. The clubhouse is an important asset to the team. Not only does it provide a bar and catering on match days, it also acts as an important
source of revenue by providing a venue for private functions. Its new facelift will therefore help maximise its appeal and maintain the club’s position at the heart of the local community. “I’m very proud of my links with Heswall FC,” said Derek, who lives in Gayton. “It’s a true community club that encourages children as young as six to get involved in the sport. It’s a great way for children to make friends, develop new skills and, of course, stay fit and active. There’s also a real culture of progression - taking players from the youth teams right through to the adult first team - so it really can be a club for life.”
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News from Heswall Hall at tHe Heart of tHe commuNity Hester HedgeHog’s Pre-scHool Play scHeme
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n Agatha Christie Birthday Gala, the 27th Annual Guitar Festival, and a sparkling Sleeping Beauty are just a few of the highlights for the Floral Pavilion’s New Autumn Season 2015 has thus far proven to be an exciting year for the venue. As well as sell-out shows from international acts such as Russell Watson, Marc Almond and Nathan Carter, two exclusive events held for Cunard’s Three Queens’ visit proved to be the hottest tickets in town. Almost selling out as soon as they went on sale, demand for the Three Queens’ events was only matched by that of Tim Vine’s latest tour, with the show selling out quicker than Tim’s infamous one-liners. Another season highlight was the latest production from Middle Ground Theatre Company – The Business of Murder. Well-received by both theatregoers and critics alike, it is no surprise that the company behind this gripping production is enjoying a rising reputation both locally and nationally. As the theatre launches an exciting new season, Middle Ground Theatre Company are back again to present their highly-anticipated production of Dame Agatha Christie’s A Murder is Announced. To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the writer’s birth, a gala performance of this show will take place on Friday 30th October.
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Other new season highlights include top musicians making their first appearances at the theatre, such as: G4: the Reunion Tour; Radio 2 favourite Clare Teal; Deacon Blue’s Ricky Ross; and former ELO and Whizzard member Roy Wood. The two latter names appear as part of the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain, which runs throughout November. The festival is also proud to welcome Nils Lofgren, The Blues Band, The Real Deal and Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and many more guitar icons. The full programme will be distributed in August, with various guitar styles represented in the festival’s 27th year. Following popular events with Michael Portillo and Germaine Greer in Spring, our ‘Audience
with’ series continues this season, as we welcome MP and former Secretary of State Alan Johnson, American-born author and comedian Ruby Wax and ‘Strictly’ sensation Ann Widdecombe. The festive season gets underway with the Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala – an eclectic mix of Strauss waltzes, Christmas classics and songs from Vienna. West End star Daniel Taylor is mesmerising as one of the nation’s favourite comics of the 20th century, in The Tommy Cooper Show. We welcome back our Pantomime co-producers UK Productions for their seventh production at the theatre, Sleeping Beauty . This year’s fantastic cast includes Vicky Entwistle (Coronation St), Amy Thompson (Milkshake) and Sarah-Jane Buckley (Hollyoaks).
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As always, the venue is proud to welcome some of our most talented local organisations to put the ‘Homegrown’ stamp on this season’s programme. Ellesmere Port Musical Theatre Company returns, presenting the ever-popular Sister Act, and Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust (BOST) brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s Jekyll & Hyde to life in a thrilling, fast-paced musical. Wallasey Operatic Society will grace the stage in December, presenting Tim Firth’s touching comedy The Flint Street Nativity. The Floral Pavilion continues to expand its range, with both the Theatre and the Blue Lounge enjoying considerable growth in the corporate sector. Coupled with a thriving private and public events diary (including Wirral & Chester Business Fair, Wirral Wedding Show, Antiques & Collectors Fair and Auction House Property Auctions), the venue as a whole continues to welcome new visitors from Liverpool City Region and further afield. Still to come this season: Jim Cartwright’s Two, with Lynne Fitzgerald and Louis Emerick; An Intimate Evening with Justin Hayward; a magical stage adaptation of the popular children’s book Room on the Broom; all your favourite hits from the Solid Gold ‘70s; and the Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show – with full live orchestra.
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Magnificent seven Soroptimists clock up quarter of a millennium!
This year Heswall Soroptimists celebrate the impressive achievement of seven of their members who, between them, have given 250 years of service to the group. Norma Beaumont, Beth Crossley and Pam Dowell have achieved 30 years of service, whilst Brenda Crouch-Smith, Menna Jones, Val Minter and Jean Nicolls mark their 40th anniversary as Soroptimists. The group celebrated their achievement during their meeting this summer. Club President Jean Schroeder presented certificates recognising outstanding service to Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and club member Glenys Hunt read a poem, which she had written especially for the event. Hospital car park charges up to £3.20 Hospital chiefs have blamed financial pressures for their decision to raise parking charges at Arrowe Park by 25 per cent. If you want to leave your car at the main Clatterbridge emergency hospital for over 20 minutes it will now cost £3.20 – up from £2.50. The 300-space car park at Arrowe Park Hospital is free for up to three-and-a-halfhours but the charges will apply at Clatterbridge Hospital.
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What is it? The Bowen Technique is a remedial, hands-on therapy that is applied using very gentle pressure. The practitioner uses thumbs and fingers on precise points of the body to perform Bowen’s unique sets of rolling-type moves which stimulate the muscles and soft tissue of the body. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force is used. The experience of a treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing. It is believed that the Bowen Technique prompts the body to reset, repair and balance itself and clients report the experience of pain relief, improvement of function and recovery of energy.
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rapid and deep relaxation. The client will also often report that they feel a tingling sensation or warmth in the area just worked. “It felt like your hands were still on me,” is a common comment. We believe this demonstrates that because the move is out of the ordinary, the brain is looking for information about what happened. hoW LittLe is DoNe! One of the more difficult elements to come to terms with is how little is done during a session. In addition, the client may well walk out of the treatment room having felt little or no improvement over and above a sense of relaxation. However, the reactions to Bowen in the days following a treatment can often belie its soft and gentle approach. Stiffness, soreness, headache and feeling like “I’ve been run over by a bus!” are common. All excellent signs, they demonstrate that the brain and body have started the process of repair. This process, when started, is generally rapid and it is not uncommon for even longstanding pain to be reduced or resolved in two or three treatments. Most sports or work-related problems can often be dealt with within the two or three treatments, making Bowen not only good remedial treatment, but cost effective for the client as well.
MiGraiNes Although musculoskeletal problems such as frozen shoulder, back and neck pain account for the majority of conditions brought for Bowen treatment, it can also be helpful with more organic problems. Clients have reported significant improvements with asthma, migraines, irritable bowel, infertility and other reproductive problems. Even hayfever has been brought to Bowen.
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and this can be said of Bowen as well. If the body it is not uncommon for responds to the treatment, then it can and will start even longstanding pain to the process of repair. If it doesn’t respond, then no harm is done. be reduced or resolved Naomi Attwood married Nick in Latham at St Peter’s Church, Heswall, and the coupletreatments. held their reception at Northop twohappy or three PLEASEHall. NOTE:
The Bowen Technique is not substitute medical treatment. Picture byaVerity Allen,for Cetra Studios, Heswall This information is not intended to replace guidance from your doctor or other suitably qualified medical professional who should be contacted for advice if you have any health concerns. l Editorial courtesy of ECBS (European College of Bowen Studies)
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ARE YOU IN PAIN OR SUFFERING WITH HAYFEVER? Heswall Local September 2015
SYMPTOMS WHICH HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO RESPOND TO THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE
ARE YOU IN PAIN OR SUFFERING WITH HAYFEVER? Problems Potentially Addressed Include Back - Neck Pain - Sciatica – Whiplash - Knee - Ankle - Foot Problems
ARE YOU IN PAIN Sports Injuries - Sports Maintenance
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• 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. Three or four treatments at weekly intervals OF PEOPLE are usually SURVEYED sufficient to BENEFITED FROM BOWEN achieve lasting THERAPY relief from even long standing pain. Treatment Costs £35 for an individual session or £90 in advance for a series of three.
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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. Dee Sailing Club Station Rd, Thurstaston. 0151 648 2300 www.dee-sc.co.uk Flower Club - Heswall Meet 1st Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Heswall Hall, Telegraph Road. Tel 342 9327.
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 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. 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 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
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 Wirral Lions Club Meets 1st Tuesday every month at 7.45pm at Heswall Golf Club. New members welcome. Tel 334 3044. Wirral WIldlife The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. www.wirralwildlife.org.uk Tel 342 1395.
Lawn Tennis Club - Heswall Quarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775
Woolgatherers Heswall-based drama group. New members welcome. Call 648 2717
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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.
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Probus - Gayton Meeting at Pensby Recreational Centre every Tues 9am12noon for conversation, bridge and table tennis; other activities include snooker, bowls, quizzes, outings and a monthly lunch with speaker. Call 342 3960.
Probus - 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
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 Peter’s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556
Rotary Clubs Heswall Club meets Thursdays at Heswall Golf Club for 12.45. Secretary 648 7661 Wirral Council West Wirral meets Wednesdays 6.30pm at General switchboard 0151 606 2000 Heatherlands Court, Irby. Tel 342 1883. Mid Wirral meets Tuesday mornings for breakfast at 26 and To advertise call 01244 350398 www.heswall.com the Jug Bottle at 7:15am. Tel 342 1034
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Sandra is the new president At the recent meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Heswall Sandra Pickering was installed as the 2015-16 President. Heswall Inner Wheel meets on the second Tuesday evening of the month at Heswall Golf Club for dinner, followed by a speaker at most meetings as well as a short business meeting to keep all members abreast and involved in the activities of the Club. Such activities include fund raising and social occasions some of which are shared with Heswall Rotary Club. Inner Wheel is founded on friendship and personal service, and many firm and lasting friendships are made. For further information contact 342 3932.
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An area of Wirral Country Park that suffered from repeated vandalism has been refurbished and re-opened. The refurbishment of the utility block at Thurstaston will allow the campsite to again used by local youth and community groups. The campsite was closed over ten years ago after a number of incidents of vandalism. The site also now has access to water, electricity and lighting. It will not be open for use by the general public, but will be reserved for school groups, community groups and for special events. Jo Hanik, senior Wirral Ranger said: “Although the campsite will be available for group use only I expect that it will become a very popular destination for groups camping as its location provides access to 12 miles of the Wirral Way and to Thurstaston Beach as well as an opportunity to take advantage of the environmental education workshops provided by the rangers including Beach and Forest Schools, meadow walks, bug hunting and pond dipping.” Jailed for Gayton burglary A Birkenhead man has been jailed for 20 months his part in a robbery at a house in Gayton Lane last year. He was part of a gang of at least three men who smashed their way into a conservatory using a spade from an unlocked shed and stole cash and jewellery. Cat shot with air rifle A cat in Heswall was shot with an air rifle in an act that has been condemned by the Wirral RSPCA. A similar incident took place in Oxton a week later where the bullet lodged in the cat’s ribs. The RSPCA is warning that the offences are punishable by up to six months in prison and a £20,000 fine. 36 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.heswalllocal.com
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The money that the Heswall Rotary donated last year went towards the continuing development of the Ithuteng centre and it paid for the playground. Most of the playground is made from old tyres, continuing the recycling theme. Calday Grange Grammar School visits Refilwe every year and has done for ten years with a group of sixth formers and a major part of the visit is the annual Refilwe vs Calday football match. Calday won the match every year from 2010 to 2014 but lost 3-1 this time. The students bring over lots of old football kits from the Wirral during their visit.
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What’s on in September Wednesday 2nd September Heswall Flower Club will welcome demonstrator Sharon Badger from Market Harborough who will show us, “A Vision for the Future” in flowers at Heswall Hall at 8 pm. Members please note that the Club will be holding its AGM at 7.45pm immediately beforehand. Visitors are always welcome to club nights. For more information call Lesley 342 9327. Saturday 5th September St John’s Hospice vintage craft fair, at Heswall Hall, 10am-3pm. Tuesday 8th September Reading Group at Heswall Library, 2.30-4pm. Every second Tuesday of every month. Contact the library for more information on 606 2665 or email: heswalllibrary@wirral.gov.uk Friday 11th September Wirral Wildlife’s next meeting takes place at Room B, Heswall Hall, Heswall, at 7.30pm, and features a talk by botanists Barbara and Eric Greenwood entitled ‘From Sloths to Slaidburn: Rainforests Around The World’. Admission £3. All welcome. www.wirralwildlife.org.uk Sunday 13th September ABC baby sale new and nearly new children’s clothes and toys, 10am-2pm, at Heswall Hall. Friday 18th September Heswall’s Castle Singers are in concert again at Heswall Hall, 7.45pm, with music to suit all tastes. The concert will be raising money for the Wirral & North Cheshire Prostate Cancer Support Group. Tickets (£8) can be obtained by calling 342 4226 or 648 4466.
Saturday 19th September Wirral Community Choir concert at Heswall Hall, 7.30pm. Including: classical pieces, popular and rock numbers and songs from the shows. Tickets £8. Phone: 0151 336 4530 or 0784 727 3616. All proceeds to local charities. Saturday 19th September to 18th October Wirral Society of Arts members’ exhibition at Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, Slatey Road, Birkenhead. Free entrance and car park. Open daily 10am to 5pm except Monday and Tuesday. Fridays Hester Hedgehog’s play scheme, Friday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, 9.30am to 11.30am. Parent controlled play for pre-school children. £2 per child (under 6 months free). Heswall Hall.
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