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Heswall INSIDE THIS MONTH: n Hospice gift n Houses on green belt land n John Fowler's short story n Legal column n What’s on guide
CREATING A LIFESTYLE
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In this edition we have news of a gift to the hospice, the latest short story from John Fowler, author visits and the regular features, including Heswall Hall, gardening, book reviews, a legal column and what’s on guide.
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Big Room Comedy Night (Strictly 18+) Thursday 6th September 8pm. Bar open at 7pm
The new Big Room Comedy Club brings you a fabulous night of quality laughter and entertainment with three professional comedians and an equally funny and experienced MC. Fully licensed bar at reasonable prices, food available for sale. WARNING - Some of our comedians like to use strong language and talk about “naughty things”, so please come with an open mind. Strictly 18+ Tickets £12 from www.buytickets.at/heswallhall
The Big Room Party! Friday 7th September 7:30pm. Bar open at 6:45pm The Big Room kicks off the autumn season with a great party night for everyone, with dancing to a top live band and a video disco on our big screen. A DJ will keep us entertained throughout the evening. We will be playing a wide assortment of music from the 60’s to the present day - an evening not to be missed! Buy a meal ticket (£5 each) when you book to pick your choice of - Scouse, Chicken Curry, Veggie Chili. We are limiting the number of tickets sold in order to create a comfortable party space with dancing on our fully sprung floor. Buy early to avoid disappointment. Tickets £10 from www.buytickets.at/heswallhall
Heswall Hall Evening Cinema
The Greatest Showman (PG) Wednesday 12th September 7:30pm Bar open at 6:45pm Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with infectious showstopping performances that will bring you to your feet time and time again. Inspired by the story of P. T. Barnum (Jackman) and celebrating the birth of show business. The film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerising spectacle. This inspirational film also stars Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. Tickets £5 from: Linghams Booksellers, Heswall; Gould’s Stationers, Heswall; Heswall Hall, and My Gift Place, Neston, also online: www.buytickets. at/heswallhall
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Sunday 16th September 1pm – 3pm. Bar open at 12noon NEW – Sunday Live Lounge at the Big Room. Sunday lunchtime entertainment for the whole family. Light food items will be on sale. Music by the House Band featuring singer Paul Parsons with special guests. Kids’ crafts by Paper Town Crafts Entrance £3 per person, £10 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) available from: www. buytickets.at/heswallhall
Heswall Hall Team Quiz Friday 28th September 7:30pm Bar open at 6:45pm
Sunday 30th September 2pm. Doors open 1:30pm A Classic Film for Sunday Afternoon. A chance to see the multi-award-winning movie on our large screen. Tickets are now available and are strictly limited. Tickets are £7 and include a ‘cream tea’. with tea/ coffee, homemade scones, jam and cream (Gluten free available) served at 4pm. Buy tickets at Lingham’s, Gould’s, Heswall Hall and online at www.buytickets.at/ heswallhall
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Entertaining Miss Austen Saturday 6th October at 2pm.
Back by popular demand “The Heswall Hall Team Quiz” returns on September 28th at 7:30pm (bar open from 6:45pm). Tables of 6 for £15. Cheese and pâté Platter (with bread etc.) £15. Advance tickets available now online at www.buytickets.at/heswallhall
An afternoon celebrating the words, music and dancing from Miss Austen’s most popular books. Tickets are £8 and include ‘Cream Tea’ (gluten free available) are available now from Heswall Hall, Lingham’s, Gould’s and online from www. buytickets.at/heswallhall (no booking fee).
Wirral Arts Festival presents: The Merseysippi Jazz Band Saturday 29th September, 8pm Welcome to an evening of jazz! First established in February 1949, the band is probably the oldest in the UK to still be playing regularly. The music varies from New Orleans, via San Francisco to the U.K. Over the years the band has met and played with a great number of jazz stars,
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Saturdays at The Scout Hut, Sandy Lane, Heswall 10am - Fairy baby Ballet 11am - Preparatory Ballet 11:30am - Preparatory Tap 12noon - Junior commercial / street class 12:30pm - Primary Ballet 1pm - Primary Tap 1:30pm - Primary Theatre craft 2pm - Limbering and strengthening 2:30pm - Grade 1 Ballet 3pm - Grade 2 tap 3:30pm - Grade 2 Theatre craft 4pm - Contemporary / commercial class Class prices are based on pay as you go
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FOUR greenbelt areas of Heswall have been earmarked for housing by Wirral Council. The council is releasing 50 undeveloped sites in a bid to meet government housing targets. The opposition Conservatives have blasted the move, claiming that the council is sitting on brownfield sites which should be developed first. In Heswall the areas targeted are land East and West of Pipers Lane, north of Whitehouse Lane, Chester Road in Gayton, and Boathouse Lane in Gayton. Further afield, larger tracts of land around Irby and Thingwall are being released which some have claimed will effectively merge the two villages. Wirral Council has been told to identify land for building 800 homes a year for the next 15 years. The council has taken the Off Boathouse Lane, Gayton decision to spread the load across 14 wards, some containing historical landmarks, fields and woods, although the council has pledged to protect nature conservation interests. Pensby and Thingwall councillor Phillip Brightmore said the proposals will ‘fundamentally change the nature of our community by targeting fields off Pensby Road and removing the cherished green space between Thingwall and Irby’.
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GARDENING BY JANET WEEDS
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Colour this autumn comes from Rudbekia fulgida Goldsturm, a jolly yellow daisy like flower with a black centre which flowers for weeks if kept watered. They do best in a heavier soil that retains moisture and need to be split and replanted every few years to maintain their flowering. Another flowering perennial that is doing really well this year is the Penstemons. These produce foxglove shaped flowers for a long period from summer to autumn, especially if you dead head them. They have bright green leaves and the flowers come in red, white, all shades of pink and mauve/blue. This year they have performed well in the heat when other plants have wilted. The smaller leaved variety Garnet with dark red flowers is very good for hot weather. If you are looking for colour from shrubs, then the Hydrangeas of all varieties are performing well if kept watered! They like a damper soil but if the leaves wilt, throw a couple of buckets of water on the roots and they should perk up. Although I love the Lacecap varieties, the mophead types are giving bold colour this year as you can see from the photo. Another late flowering shrub is Abelia Grandiflora. This needs a bit of shelter so a windswept site is not ideal. It has small neat glossy green foliage and in autumn has masses of small white scented flowers. Can get to 2m tall if left unpruned but cut it back after flowering or in spring and it will form a neat shrub about 1m tall. Work to do in the garden. Let your pumpkins and squashes harden off in the sun before bringing them in to a cool garage to store. Protect your brassicas with robust netting to avoid pigeons eating them over winter. If the soil is damp enough, perennials can be dug up and split and replanted. Crocosmias need this as after time they become congested and cease to flower well. Replant a few in soil enriched with well rotted manure for a good show next year. If you would like to visit gardens look out for gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme where all proceeds go to charities including Marie Cure Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Support. Mount Pleasant Gardens, Kelsall open on 1st and 2nd September, has 10 acres of gardens to discover including a sculpture trail.
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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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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
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.
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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 HOMECOMING I
don’t really know what it was, but there was something familiar about the lady a few places up in the queue.
She had turned sideways a few times and there was something about her profile, the way she held herself. Just like a hot plate on a cooker, I couldn’t put my finger on it. I had stopped to buy a newspaper in a local shop, before I began my little tour of the old neighbourhood, where I was born and brought up. The newsagent’s shop was more crowded than I expected. Must be Lottery day, I thought, seems to be more popular with the poorer people, as this was now considered a deprived area of the city, and as is the want, most were “living on a prayer”. They looked like people you could order out of a catalogue, and before the seven days trial was up, you would send them back. I forwent my newspaper and surreptitiously followed the lady out the shop, after she had been served. I simply had to speak to her. “Excuse me, I hope you don’t think I am being rude but I am revisiting this neighbourhood after nearly 50 years of being away, and I was wondering if you were a local and perhaps knew anything about some of the people I am trying to trace. Something like researching the Family Tree, or in my case the” Old Mates Tree”. “Well, I have lived here most of my life, so I might be able to help you,” she replied warmly, like somebody who welcomed the enquiry. After introducing myself with Christian name only, we moved from the main road into the side street that led to where I used to live. I explained what my mission was, and testing her out, I asked her if she knew the Simpsons (which just happened to be my family). “Oh yes, they lived at number 3 The Villas. Two boys, I knew them well.” She said. THE PASSING YEARS
She obviously didn’t recognise me, but I had left the area at the age of 20, which was 50 years ago, and although there was something about her, probably the eyes, the years had not been kind to her. She looked like she had been dining too well and was an over enthusiastic supporter of the local take-away. Her grey hair and lined face suggested she had “seen things”, but her blue eyes shone with a friendly glow. As looks go, she, no doubt, thought the same about me, although in my head I was still the same boy of
my youth. We are all disillusioned until we catch a glimpse of ourselves in a mirror. Luckily she didn`t ask me to guess her age like elderly people do, for there is nothing more embarrassing. There was certain chemistry between us, like we belonged to a secret society that had experienced things that had disappeared forever. “Happy days!” I exclaimed. “I see the old factory that was near the cinema has been demolished and it looks like a large wasteland. What an eyesore.” “When you think about it, probably the majority of the adult population around here either worked at the factory or in the hospital, and could walk to work. Where have all those jobs gone?” She sighed. “No wonder there is so much unemployment now.” Her memories and sense of humour coincided with mine. We were getting on like a house on fire. “I`m going to take a stroll now to look at the houses. Would you care to join me?” I asked politely. After a short while we stopped on the opposite side of the road, and looked along the row of houses known as The Villas, a misnomer as they were just ordinary terraced houses built after the war. Quite roomy as opposed to the old two up two down. We paused just for a quiet moment of reflection. It is a fact that although we can look at houses and know the people, especially neighbours. We think we know their lives but in reality, behind the facades of the bricks and mortar, we have no idea of their hopes, fears and problems. THE BIG REVEAL I decided that the time was right for me to reveal who I was, referring back to my initial test whether they knew the ‘Simpson’ family. “I remember who lived at number 3. It was the Simpsons, a couple with two boys, with the younger one very handsome and athletic” I exclaimed with a grin. She turned and looked me straight in the eye, and then weighed me up and down, but still no sign of recognition. “Don’t tell me you were that skinny kid who used to kick a tennis ball against the wall for hours and hours. Every time I came around the corner to visit my friend Sylvia, you were there playing football on your own.”
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Gayton’s John Fowler takes a trip down memory lane to the halcyon days of the 1950s - but wonders whether he should have stayed at home! still around”. She replied wistfully. We strolled along to the end of the Villas and arrived at what used to be what was called an Urban Dairy on the opposite side of the road to the houses. It looked very dilapidated and rather sad. We moved slowly to the end of the road which came to a T junction.
I couldn`t believe what she was saying. This girl was my first crush and I didn`t even know her now. “Wait a minute, don’t tell me you are Joyce Smith,” I asked hastily. “That was my maiden name.” She replied. “I can’t believe this. All the boys fancied you, and to me you were the most beautiful girl I had ever seen.” “You know, I never thought you even noticed me, you were so wrapped up in your football. I looked to you to “let on” and you used to look away.” She remarked. I noticed that she had made no remark about the way I looked, so obviously I had changed as she had not recognised me. It`s funny how inside you feel you haven`t changed. I thought I would make a joke as she seemed to be embarrassed by how she looked now. “You know you are getting old when your knees buckle and your belt won’t.” I said, pointing at my stomach. SADNESS She told me about how she met a lad she worked with aged 17 and ended up ‘having to get married’, then divorced at 20 with her mum looking after the baby. She moved back to the area 15 years ago and her only child went off to live in Canada. She said: “Mum died five years ago and I now live on my own in the same house I was brought up in, but around here it`s not the same as it used to be. Gone right “down the nick”, with unemployment, druggies, if you know what I mean.” “Of course since my childhood, there have been perhaps two more generations of strangers living in these houses. I take it there is nobody left from my era?” I asked “Funny you should say that. There is only sad old me
“I don’t know whether to visit the old recreation park. I think all the youngsters spent all their time there in our day.” I exclaimed. “A great place, plenty of room for football, cricket, tennis, any sport you care to mention. Everybody used that park.” As we reached a small block of shops we used on a daily basis, especially the chippy and the sweet shop, they were all boarded up. It was quite depressing. “When you think how fortunate we were to be able to walk around the corner in a few minutes and be able to use these small shops.” “Wait till you see the main road. Most of the shops are boarded up and all but two pubs remain. I believe on their Quiz night, the first question is “who are you looking at?” “I suppose the lovely old library is no longer open” I asked. “How did you guess? Too late to take your book back now.” “Progress is a thing of the past. I honestly believe the world is a poorer place now than in the 1950s,” I said GOODBYES We did a circle of the main road, heading back to where I had parked. The experience of meeting Joyce was exciting but hearing all the bad news and seeing the run-down nature of the neighbourhood left me with mixed feelings. Should I have left the memories intact? We said our goodbyes, and I promised I would drop in for a cup of tea one day soon. I knew I wouldn`t. On arriving back at my car, I found my front passenger window had been smashed and a few CDs and my sunglasses had gone. Somehow I wasn`t surprised. I puffed out my cheeks, looked up to the sky, and thought how lucky was I to have been brought up in this area at the time I was, and not living in this awful place today. l
This is an abridged version of a story sent in by John Fowler
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BOOKS with LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL
By Kerry Keight
HELLO SEPTEMBER…PLEASE BE KIND! Spring is my favourite season and I think Autumn is my next. I love the cooling of the weather that can still be tinged with the warmth of the sun. I am also hoping that the trees will give us a fantastic colour display (I think I am correct in thinking that dry heat transforms chemicals in the leaves that makes the lovely autumn colours). Autumn is always the herald for the busiest time of the year for booksellers and bookshops. We are busy scurrying around planning for C*******S and even now we seeing lots of lovely books coming into the shop already to delight and enhance your life! September is a really busy month in terms of Linghams Events. Here goes! 4th Sept – Lucy Worsley, 13th Sept- Ella Mills Aka Delicioulsy Ella, 17th Sept-Kate Atkinson, 4th Oct-Michael Palin MARCUS ZUSAK – THE BRIDGE OF CLAY For those of you who loved The Book Thief you will have been waiting for this new novel to appear for a very long time 12 years to be precise. Without giving too much away the story revolves around 5 brothers who live together without parents, lots of animals and various obsessions. The first 50 or so pages are difficult to read but once you get used to the narrative you will be whisked away on a rollercoaster of emotions and the Dunbar boys will work their way into your heart. We are very privileged to have an event with Marcus Zusak who will be in conversation with John Boyne (author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas). The event will be at Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa on 30th October tickets available in the shop or online.
KIRSTY STONELL WALKER – PRE-RAPHAELITE GIRL GANG
HILARY ROBINSON – SPOOKY FAIRY TALE MIX-UP
I must admit I have a bit of a “thing” about the Pre-Raphaelites and especially about the women who were the muses and models for the movers and shakers of this art movement. This book is an insightful introduction to a group of 50 women that helped shaped this particular era.
I thought Hilary Robinson’s Mixed Up Fairy Tales was fabulous and my friend’s little boy really loved being able to mix up well-known fairy stories and then laughed hysterically when they were read to him in their new format – diversion in the nursery! So these new set of stories with amuse and delight not only kids but parents too!
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Choosing a new school in 2019? CHOOSING the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Giving children the skills and strengths to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world starts at primary school. Then, choosing the right high school or sixth form is so important in the next step of children’s education. Over the next few pages you can learn about some of the open days that will be running across the area during the autumn months. Open days are so important because they can show parents much more than an Ofsted report or a school league table. You get to meet staff, ask questions,view the facilities and see how the school operates. Looking for the right school is like searching for the perfect home. It’s only when you step inside that you know if it’s right for you and your child. Hopefully our guide will help you on those first, exciting steps of your child’s education journey.
Register online First steps really matter. From the age of four, girls thrive at The Queen’s Lower School because we value them as individuals; inspiring, supporting and challenging them to excel. At our open morning you can learn about our enriched curriculum for Infants and Juniors, the fantastic facilities and opportunities available, and meet our inspirational teachers. Tours, visits and taster days can also be arranged to suit. • Lower School (Infant and Junior): Saturday 29 September 9.30am–12.30pm
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At our open morning you can meet our inspirational teachers, learn about our enriched curriculum and get a feel for the unique environment which enables talent to develop, confidence to grow and which secures such superb results year after year. Tours, visits and taster days can also be arranged to suit. • Senior School Open Morning: Saturday 13 October 9.30am–12.30pm
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HESWALL What's on guide September 2018
Wednesday 5th September Heswall Flower Club will welcome area demonstrator Ann Gater from Nantwich with her demonstration “ Sunshine on a Rainy Day”. It’s the club’ s AGM evening starting at 7.45pm, Heswall Hall and new members and guests are welcome to join us for the demonstration at 8pm. Details from Janet tel. 336 5359. We’ve got another busy, entertaining calendar planned for the next year, classes, workshops, monthly demonstrations and social gatherings so if you love flowers do come along.
Wednesday 5th September Tea Dance at Heswall Hall: Come along and enjoy our lovely tea dance with live music from The Swingmasters. If you’re not a dancer, come along anyway and listen to the music, enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with new friends. 2pm-4:30pm. Admission £4 on the door. Friday 7th September Hester Hedgehogs Active Tots playgroup for under-4s starts for the new term at Heswall Hall. Parent/guardian-supervised play. £2 per child, under 6 months free. Refreshments available. 9:30-11:30am. Saturday 8th September Heswall Animal Welfare Coffee Morning at Heswall Hall. Pop in for refreshments and browse our bric-brac stalls. Come and support our local charity. Heswall Hall, 10-11.30am. Admission £1. REGULAR EVENTS Peninsula Jazzmen They play at the Royal British Legion in Pensby Road on the 1st, 3rd and, when it occurs, the 5th Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday 11th September A Dementia Friendly Awareness Session at Heswall Hall: Dementia Friends gives people an understanding of dementia and the small things you can do that can make a difference. Book your place by ringing Heswall hall (0151 342 2614) or online at www.buytickets.at.heswallhall Wednesday 12th September Memory Lane Afternoon Club presents ‘The Talismen’ at Heswall Hall, an afternoon of music and singing in a dementia-friendly environment. Contact Trudi Harris, Hall manager, on 0151 342 2614. 2pm, doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are £3.50, include refreshments – (Carers free) and are available on the door or in advance. Tickets from: Heswall Hall (0151 342 2614) or online at www.buytickets.at/heswallhall Saturday 15th September Heswall School of Theatre Dance starts a new term. Keep fit whilst learning new things. New pupils welcome, age three to adult. Ballet, Tap, Theatre, Modern, and Freestyle at Heswall Hall. For more details please phone 0151 342 6524. Tuesday 18th September Heswall Hall Matinee Cinema Club: Join our popular Matinee Cinema Club and get the latest information on our monthly afternoon film shows. 2pm (free refreshments from 1:00pm). For more details contact Trudi on 0151 342 2614. Thursdays: R’Marnies Drama School Specialist drama classes for all ages and abilities. 5pm (term time), at Heswall Hall. Contact Justine, tel. 07751 267557.
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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 Jug & Bottle & other venues. 07843 184211. www.heswallroundtable.co.uk Email: heswallrt@gmail.com
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 336 5359 Gardening Society - Heswall Meetings on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm in Heswall Hall. Tel Sue on 342 2007. Heswall Society Established for the public benefit to conserve the heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on 342 5066 www.theheswallsociety.org.uk Inner Wheel The club meets on the second Tuesday evening of each month at Heswall Golf Club at 7 for 7.15pm. Tel 342 3932. Mid Week Ramblers - Heswall Walks between 5 and 9 miles on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week. Tel 336 6044 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. Pinewood Lawn Tennis Club Napps Way, off Downham Rd North, Heswall. Tel 07894 095882 www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/PinewoodLTC Prenton Literary and Debating Society Meets weekly Tuesdays October to March 7.30pm. Details on www.wirraltalks.co.uk
Soroptimists - Heswall The group meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month. Tel 342 348 4208 Squash Club - Heswall Gayton Playing Fields, off Brimstage Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 1XG.0151 342 2817 St Peter’s Singers Heswall’s Choral Society rehearse on Sunday evenings at the St. Peter’s Centre in Lower Heswall. Their main concerts are usually in March and November. New members welcome. www.stpeterssingers.co.uk 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 the Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight. New members welcome. Tel 648 9157. Wirral WIldlife The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. www.wirralwildlife.org.uk Tel 342 1395. 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.
Useful Numbers Councillors Leslie Rowlands 342 2454 Andrew Hodson 342 6253 Kathy Hodson 342 6253
Heswall - Men are you bored? Missing banter with work colleagues. Then meet like-minded chaps who live locally. Join in a range of activities in a friendly environment. Why not meet us for coffee at the URC Church Hall (by Tesco) on Wednesday 10-11am or www.heswallprobus.co.uk
Police Please call 709 6010 for non-emergencies . Heswall Hall Community Hall, 111Telegraph Road, Heswall. Tel: 342 2614; www.heswallhall.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
Schools Barnston Primary. Tel 342 5229 Gayton Primary. Tel 342 3772 Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491 St Peter’s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556 Wirral Council General switchboard 0151 606 2000
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