August 2014 Issue 74 Inside this month: Hoole CE School summer fair, Thought for the Month, Hoole Rangers season report, Backyard, financial column and what’s on.
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‘TODAY has been 80 degrees in the shade. I was clever, I stayed in the sun’ - Tommy Cooper. Well we hope you are enjoying the British summer. There was plenty of sun for the Hoole CE School summer fair recently which attracted plenty of visitors. You can see the pictures in this month’s edition. There is also news from Hoole Rangers, Backyard column with Andy Medcraft, Jonathan Seddon’s financial column, Thought for the Month with Andy Glover, community info and much more. We hope you enjoy the magazine and don’t forget to say you saw the advert in Hoole Roundabout.
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By Richard Wheeler Cert.REA Many people have asked us how to show off their home at its best in this busy market period so we have put together some handy hints and tips on how to prepare your home for sale. It is vital to create the right FIRST IMPRESSION and a tidy looking house will attract more viewings, giving you more choices and hopefully a higher price. The first thing a buyer sees is the outside of your home. If looks untidy they will automatically assume that the inside is the same. Take some time to tidy the garden, trim the borders, sweep the drive, add some flower pots or hanging baskets and, if it needs it, even paint the front door. The standard of dEcORaTION is always a consideration so walk through your property with a critical eye. Over time paint work becomes marked especially around light switches and on stairs with no wall rail. Check that all lights have working bulbs, the windows are clean both inside and out, there’s no dripping tap or broken fencing and that the curtains are put up properly. A kITchEN is often the engine room of a home where walls and tiles are subject to a greater amount of wear and tear. Before you go ripping it all out, try painting the walls, re-grouting the tiles, deep-cleaning cupboard fronts and surfaces, you may be surprised what an effect this has (and it could save you thousands of pounds!). If you are considering replacing the kitchen before you sell, please talk to us first so that we can help you assess the viability, cost and benefit. The BaThROOM is another key area. It should be clean and fresh, with no water marks or lime scale encrusted taps. Replacing a window blind or shower head & hose can have a huge impact. The suite should be well sealed and the tiles clean and grouted. Clear away the toiletries, fold the towels and put the loo seat down! dE-cluTTER! It’s the phrase most sellers dread, but it doesn’t have to be painful! A large proportion of buyers are moving to gain more ‘space’, so show it off to them, don’t hide it! Make sure smaller or narrower areas such as the hallway, stairs and landing are free from clutter, especially at floor and eye level. A tidy room presents much better than an untidy one so clear away the kids’ toys, put the dog basket in the garage, take down the birthday cards (temporarily) and put the dishes away. Another important factor for many purchasers is the OuTSIdE SPacE your home has to offer. Patios and decking should be moss free and clean, the lawn well cut and the borders weeded. If you have a garage, try and keep it in order (although we know this is not always easy!) In autumn months you may need to sweep up leaves and cut back summer growth. always remember you are selling in a competitive environment. your house must stand out more to your buyer than any other property for sale at the time. If you would like any help or advice concerning your home specifically, please call us on 318777 or e-mail info@somervillesestateagents.co.uk and we will be happy to pop out and see you.
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Sun shines down on Hoole fair The weather was kind and helped to draw in plenty of visitors to the Hoole CE School summer fair. Among the many attractions was the Hoole’s Got Talent stage, archery, beat the goalie, circus skills and the particularly popular Pimm’s stall!
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Above: Elisabeth Och, Noelia Olivo Vigo and Jenny Johnson on the cake stall. Above, right: Liam got to sit in a police car with PCSO Keith Bartlett. Right: Kirsty Parry and Amy Edwards sample the Pimm’s. Left: Duncan McAllister, Mark Harris, Sanyi Nemeth and Will Sadler serve the burgers. More pictures on the next pages
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woke up to the sound of the church bells. Do they not know Sunday is the day of rest? My healthy bodily functions rendered my attempt to lay in a failure with two trips to the bathroom and so I was up and contemplating getting dressed way before anticipated. There was a faint promise of breakfast and a pressing need for my face ache meds I recently had surgery that left the nerves on my face severed but mending slowly resulting in a brain freeze sensation that I’m told could last as long as six months. The ebb and flow of the ache increases my mood and shortens my fuse and what would normally have been an idyllic wake up call, was now being branded as worthy of an ASBO.
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The summer has officially landed. The blackbirds nesting in the garden are on their third brood! I’m guessing the hot weather has got them friskier than usual. Last year we only had the one fledgling who, in a bid for freedom following a failed first flight attempted, tried to lift himself off every pot I had planted up in the yard. It was utter carnage. This year, the first two survivors sat on the ivy and stared at us menacingly. I could feel their little beady eyes watching me through the kitchen window. They were poised like two assassins ready to strike. When the evening came and the only thing I could see in the kitchen window was my own reflection, I took to crawling to the fridge on my hands and knees without turning on the lights. I felt like a prisoner in my own home. The second two to hatch were less sleuth-like and managed to turn the summer evenings into Narnia. I never dreamed two small feathery toddlers could create so much white stuff. But then again, I’ve changed my godson’s nappy and where half of that came from
will always be one of life’s (no so little) mysteries. June bled into July this year seamlessly. It was only when I heard fireworks on the 4th July that I realised Independence Day was upon us. It doesn’t really get marked here in the UK, which I guess is a subtle mark of respect for their independence. It would be weird to celebrate that finally cut of the apron strings. It’s like my parents throwing a street party when I finally left home. Inappropriate - but I heard it went down in street party history. I guess the most American thing I did on that day was pay £1.99 for a pre sliced apple in bag. My mum would be horrified. I remember the pull of McDonalds as child. It was a rare treat that was saved for friend’s birthday parties and the odd shopping trip when I had been exceptionally good. Every time I had a McDonald’s as a kid, it’s a victory. Every time I have one now, it’s a defeat.
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Hoole free school responds to Private Eye magazine claims The new St Martin’s Academy Free School has been forced to issue denials after receiving unfavourable media coverage. The school, on Hoole Road, was the subject of a scathing article in the satirical magazine Private Eye, which alleged that companies owned by the founders of the school were paid £100,000 from public funds. The magazine made a number of claims regarding the not-for-profit North West Academies and its owners Steve Docking. According to the magazine, Mr Docking is head teacher at Delamere CE Academy and the sole director of a company called ACT Education which received £61,076. Iain Colledge is sole director of World Academies Ltd which was paid £42,861.
compliance with the Academies Handbook and Company Law. “We take the responsibility of allocating any funding we receive very seriously and all decisions are scrutinised by the Education Funding Agency as well St Martin’s own Governing Body. “It’s also important to stress that no Directors or Governors associated either with North West Academies Trust or St Martin’s Academy receives any financial remuneration whatsoever for carrying out their required duties.”
Transparency Chairman of governors for St Martin’s Academy Brendan Wignall said: “The accountability of public finances is of paramount importance to us. The Project Development Grant was used correctly and appropriately to deliver a great school that is providing an excellent learning environment for its pupils. The project management was brought in considerably under budget, using expert knowledge employed directly by the trustees of the school. “All work to deliver the school on time was bid for through a competitive tendering process, approved by the Department For Education at regular milestone meetings and agreed through tripartite agreements. “All accounts were also successfully audited at the end of 2013 for the period of July 2012-September 2013. “The accounts of all academies are open and transparent and it is important to note that all transactions are carried out in full
Alexandra Park St Martin’s has also had to respond to rumours that the school will be using the nearby Alexandra Park for ‘extended play and sports’ But the school says that there are no plans whatsoever to use any part of Alexandra Park on an ‘exclusive’ basis or as an ‘extended playground’. We are aware of speculation in the local community regarding this issue and want to seek to reassure any concerned parties that this has never been proposed by the school. St Martin’s Academy has its own on-site outside learning areas and playground.
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HOOLE RANGERS FC
A season of stress a H oole Rangers 1st team had a very stressful, but eventually successful end to the season. As explained in my last report, the manager and several players left Hoole Rangers in March, with half the season (10 league games) still to play. Fortunately, a number of players who had previously played for Hoole offered to come and play when they were available and this allowed us to field teams for most of the end of season games. From a starting position in mid table, we had six league defeats, and one spectacular draw against fellow strugglers Levers where, with only nine fit men, we came back from a two goal deficit to score two goals in the last 10 minutes to claim a valuable point. Going into our last two games, we were still in real danger of relegation, but managed to put out 2 strong sides against Kelma and Ellesmere Port, and won both 3-0 and 4-1 respectively to put us 3rd bottom and safe from the drop. Our final game against Uberlube was of no consequence to titles or relegation so both teams agreed not to play it. I would like to thank all the players who stayed with us, or came back to see us through to the end of the season.
In contrast, Hoole Rangers 2nd team fared much better in this period. From their last 11 games, they achieved 5 wins, two draws, three defeats, and in a similar situation to the 1st team, their final game of the season against Lodge bar was not played. Their most disappointing result was in the Challenge cup semi final against Blacon reserves, where, after coming back from a 2 goal deficit to level the score at 2-2,
just as we were expecting extra time, an unfortunate mistake gave away a late goal and Blacon went through to the final. The other two defeats were right at the end of the season against eventual league winners Porkys Pantry from Wallasey when Hoole had little to play for as the title was by then out of reach. However, the five wins meant that Hoole 2nds ended up in 4th place, a great result following the disastrous start we had to the season
We held our end-of-season presentation night on 21st June. Winners of the trophies are : 1st team Players Player - Ash English, and Committees Player - Andy Rowntree. 2nd team Players Player - Steven Griffiths, and Committees Player - Mark Richards. The 1st team winners are pictured being presented with their trophies by Glyn Roberts, unfortunately the reserves team players were unable to attend. The pitch drainage project is expected to be completed during the summer / close season. The council have met with contractors to discuss three options and a decision is imminent. The funding is available and has been approved by Councillor Adrian Walmsley so we expect to see work starting shortly. I would like to thank Councillor Adrian Walmsley and Paul Hickson, Cheshire West and Chester Council for all their efforts in getting this work funded and completed. The changing room project is still on hold, awaiting the outcome of the drainage situation. Once work starts we will review the situation and decide when/if we will resume this project.
For more information about Hoole Rangers FC please contact Glyn Roberts Mob: 07515 805966
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1st team winners with their awards We now have a new 1st team manager, Mark Roberts who has brought a number of new players into the squad for next season. James Pike has taken over the 2nd team manager role, bringing a number of players from the Belly Full team of last year. So, the outlook is good for next season, but as always, we are looking for new people to get involved with the club. With the exciting plans we have scheduled for the next few years, we are looking for : • New Players. Next season we will once again have 2 teams in the Chester & District League, one in the Premier league and the
other in Division 2. • Team manager. It would be really useful to get someone on board as soon as possible to work with us through pre-season • Sponsors. Helping fund items such as tracksuits, match balls, match fees etc. or maybe helping with the changing room refurbishment project • New committee members. to help run the club. If you interested in any of the above positions, please contact me on mobile / e-mail below and I will advise how you can get involved.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS BY THE REV ANDY GLOVER
Childhood holidays give me some of my fondest memories of growing up. The “long summer holidays” seemed to last forever. During these holidays, as a family, we would go somewhere by the sea and living in Stoke many of my holidays were spent Andy Glover has lived in on the North Wales Coast, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Hoole with his wife Sue Prestatyn. for 26 years. Andy began Chester for my dad was not an enjoyable experience as we at Hoole Baptist Church, travelled by car, there was no A55 in the 70’s and Chester on Westminster Road, was something of a bottleneck as we had to go out on the as Youth Pastor, before coast road, which meant going through Saltney. I remember becoming the Pastor and now Team Leader. vividly the railway bridge in Saltney with the advert to North Wales Zoo on it! As a look back I’m sure my memory plays tricks on me, it tries to convince me that all my summer holidays were hot and sunny, the truth is that I only remember the days when I was outside and playing or on a beach which was when the sun was shining I don’t really remember the days sitting inside a caravan when it was pouring down with rain!! It is true, however what a difference a bit of sun does make, this year we seemed to have some sunshine so far in June and July these few blocks of sunny days are quickly followed up with rainy and colder ones! I am convinced that the weather has a major effect on the psychology of the nation. Wouldn’t it be great if we could guarantee the next few weeks with wall to wall sunshine, we would all feel better and get out of the house – the BBQ would be out every weekend and we would enter into more conversations with our neighbours as we were all out and about much more! However, if we didn’t have the British weather then what would we talk about? A comment about the weather is the opening line to many conversations and this is due primarily I think, to the fact that in England we can have all 4 seasons in one day, our weather is so changeable. Maybe you have had your holiday or you are off in the next couple of weeks, Holidays are important in the rhythm of our busy and hectic lives, it is important that take time to stop even if just for a few days if we can’t afford a week away. Many of us find it hard to stop we fill our lives with so much activity but we all need to find time to stop and be, the bible calls this “Sabbath, here at Hoole Baptist Church we cancel all our meetings over the school summer holidays except Sunday mornings so we can have some space to rest. For me holidays give me the opportunity to reflect back on the previous year, to take stock of what I have achieved and to give thanks to God for the many blessings I have experienced. Maybe this year you too might use your holiday time to give yourself time to rest, to count your blessings and to acknowledge God’s goodness. . Let’s hope this summer our holidays leave us recharged and refreshed so that we can face September and our usual routines of work and home life with renewed vigour and enthusiasm.
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