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WELL done to the organisers of a fund raiser for the Hoole Christmas lights. There was a great turnout for the event at the community centre which has gone a long way towards keeping the lights on this December! You can see pictures in this edition. We’ve also got pictures of a Macmillan fund raiser organised by neighbours in Oaklea Avenue, Hoole CE School news, the 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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STEADY So what does the rest of the year hold? Both Annie and Richard believe that the market will remain steady for the remainder of 2014 and into early 2015. The threat of rising interest rates has cooled the market slightly and cautious lending from banks and building societies will not support sharply rising prices. Richard adds, “I hope the attempts by Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England and George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to throw water on an overheated London market will not have an adverse effect on other areas of the country, but time will tell!”
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REVOLUTION Finance with Jonathan Seddon as any other investment: you will be able to take withdrawals whenever you want. However, in practice, the tax treatment will discourage the extraction of large sums in a single year. So, unless you really need the extra income, you may want to limit any increase to keep you in your current tax band. The tax position on death under the current rules is that any money remaining in a pension fund being used for drawdown is subject to a flat tax charge of 55%. The same tax rate also applies to any fund that’s not being used for drawdown if the death occurs from age 75 onwards. Normally there is no inheritance tax due, so with the right trust structure, £1,000 of pension fund can become £450 of cash for your chosen beneficiaries. The Budget statement said that “…the government believes that a flat 55% charge will be too high in many cases in the future” and promised to “engage with stakeholders” in reviewing the rule. Whether this will mean a reduced tax rate for all, a two-tier system of pension and inheritance tax, or something else remains to be seen. The standard earliest age at which you can draw pension benefits is currently 55. A consultation document published alongside the Budget proposed that this minimum age should increase in line with the state pension age (SPA), with the first rise being to 57 in 2028, coinciding with SPA reaching 67. However, the document also asked for views on whether a ten-year gap between the minimum
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#hoolebackyard WITHOUT the washing, the backyard is looking fantastic. I’m really pleased with it this year. My parents are due to visit and the blooms have held on to the last minute ready to welcome Lord and Lady Greenϐinger. We purchased a Dunham Massey rose from Dunham Massey when we went to see the First World War Stamford Military Hospital exhibition. Having fallen out with the National Trust I was keen to spend their apology on something meaningful rather than the picnic rugs, lat caps and cream teas I am usually drawn to (being particularly patriotic and all that). So I opted for a Dunham Massey rose to put in the yard as a mark of respect for all those who had fallen as well as those who had fought and returned from the Great War. Strangely, it opened its irst single lower on the very day that marked the 100th anniversary of the death of Franz Ferdinand. The remaining buds are hanging back waiting to welcome my parents it would seem. The last time they came to visit, I walked them around Hoole and the neighbouring areas until their legs were worn down to their knees. We popped over to Portmeirion and did a few of the Welsh castles as well as the open air theatre here in Chester and Tatton Park and walks along the canal to the various pubs and restaurants. It was a great week but I practically disabled my Mum who went home and cancelled her trip to the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show. I felt guilty so this time around, we are going to be spending
a lot more time in the backyard, enjoying the sun and cooking up our own meals rather than eating out every night. Although I’ve been instructed that the Sticky Walnut has to be scheduled into the week, along with the Faulkner. Oh, and breakfast at Cafe.com and the list began to grow. We sat in the Lodge with our mobiles on the table, looking at what was on during the time they were here. We’ve booked a movie at the Moonlight Flicks and a table at the Botanist. We’re planning lunch at the Artichoke and were brie ly discussing what we’d need to buy in when I realised we had become that couples who go out and just sit glued to their phones rather than talking to each other. We were not being rude. We were actually being productive but to any onlookers, we had fallen into that category. Checking your phone after someone else pulls out their phone is the yawn of our generation. It’s contagious. While I’ve taken a break from planning their week, I’ve managed to throw the washing out on the line in a bid to win some brownie points as well as pen these latest thoughts from my backyard here in (Notting) Hoole. Speaking of which, I noticed a similar hashtag on twitter last week and if that blackbird hadn’t just decorated my clean and dry tee, I’d write a whole new chapter on parking in Hoole. I hear that subject has a whole social media following now too. Is it best to let the white stuff dry or sponge it off straight away? I’m going to have to google that now.
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JEWISH NEW YEAR BY THE REV ANDY GLOVER I would like to wish all our Jewish readers in Hoole “L’Shanah Tovah”, have a Happy New Year 5775. Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of the Hebrew month Tishri. In 2014 this will begin at sundown on n Wednesday 24 September and ends at sundown on Friday 26 September. r. The Jewish New Year celebration begins with the blowing of the shofar (the ram’s horn) in the synagogue. This marks the start of the ten Andy Glover has lived in High Holy Days of the Jewish calendar. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah Hoole with his wife Sue literally means, “head of the year” or “first of the year.” Rosh for 26 years. Andy began Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. The Jewish at Hoole Baptist Church, New Year is no different from that of other religions and cultures in on Westminster Road, that there are many traditions and symbolic foods associated with as Youth Pastor, before it. But unlike the UK culture, there isn’t lots of wild partying. Rather, becoming the Pastor and the holiday is a period of prayer and reflection shared with one’s family now Team Leader. and friends. There is, however, one important similarity between the Jewish New Year and the UK one: Many of us use the New Year as a time to plan a better life, making “resolutions.” Likewise, the Jewish New Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the New Year. Let’s explore a little the concept of new beginning; this can be in the arena of fitness and health, or maybe in the arena of relationships, throughout life we need from time to time to think about making a new start. But is it possible to start again or to begin to follow new course or direction in your life. Christianity has at its heart the concept of new beginnings, a second chance, and the opportunity to change. Forgiveness is a key to the embracing of new beginnings especially in relationships – is there someone you need to contact or reconnect with - a friend or family member, maybe even your spouse or partner where a new beginning is needed. To build a relationship we will need to give and receive forgiveness, this is true in our relationship with God – many times in my Christian faith I have needed to know that I am forgiven. Maybe this month of September could be the time for you to experience a new beginning to experience the change you desire to see in your life. I hope that this “New Year” will be a year of new opportunities and relationships. Visiting a church for the very first time can be a tough experience. Where should I go? What should I wear? What time should I show up? What’s here for my kids? What can I expect? These and many more questions can surface. So I’d like to put you at ease. Your first visit to Hoole Baptist Church will be refreshing, friendly, and enjoyable for your whole family. We want you to experience inspiring music, helpful teaching from the Bible, friendly people, and a place where you feel welcomed and “at home”. This is a place where you can experience new beginnings! In September we shall be looking out for and ready to welcome any 1st time guests and from the first Sunday in September we shall be meeting every Sunday for our Morning Celebration at Chester City Mission building on Hunter Street in Chester. It starts at 10.30am and finishes by 12.15pm although we always serve good coffee at the end. This is what one person said who came along last year; “I was surprised when I got to the church that morning. It was different to what I’d imagined, and the people were very friendly. I didn’t feel like they were trying to shove religion down my throat, they let me make up my own mind. It was a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, just like one big family. I would recommend it to others: you never know where it could lead you. My whole life has changed completely in the last year.” I end with the Jewish New Year Prayer: “May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a year of health, happiness and prosperity. Let this be a time for renewing faith and hope for peace.”
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Schools St Werburgh’s and St Columba’s RC Primary School, Lightfoot Street, Hoole Tel:981228. www.stwerburghandcolumbas.school.cheshire.org.uk Hoole Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Hoole Lane, Hoole. Tel 323890 Website Steve Howe’s website which includes award winning site “A Virtual Stroll” www.bwpics.co.uk/chester
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Hoole Lawn Tennis Club Fairfield Road, Hoole Senior Club Nights: Monday and Thursday evenings starting at 6pm (Only invited Juniors are permitted to play at these times.) American Tournaments: 2nd Sunday of the month May to September (2pm) Junior Club Nights (All sessions FREE for members) Friday evenings April to September inclusive School years 3-6: 4.30pm-5.30pm School Years 7-11: 5.30pm-7.30pm www.hooleltc.hitssports.com Hoole Library Based in Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road Loans and returns linked to your Cheshire West and Chester Library card Regularly changing stock Free internet access. Parking. Mon 2–7pm; Tues 2-5pm; Thurs 2-5pm; Sat 10am-1pm.
Phone: 01244 977380 www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ libraries Hoole Community Centre Westminster Road, 01244 342741 Arts Society Meets each Thursday during term time 10am-2pm Yoga: Dru Yoga Class Wednesday 2.00 – 3.00 pm. Ideal for all ages, shapes and sizes. £5 a session. For information contact Mary on 01244 319509 or mary.clinging@virgin.net Hoole Allotments Prices: £36 (full plot) £18 (half) Concessions: £18 (full plot) £9 (half) For vacancies contact: allotments@chester.gov.uk Tel: 402223 Taichi class All levels.Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 The Old Chapel, Housesteads Drive Hoole.
NEWTON Slimming World At County Officers, Plas Newton Lane, Tel. 01244 536 754 On Wednesdays at 9.30am, 5.30pm and 7.00pm.
Newton Pre-school (During Term Time) Mon-Thur 9am-3pm Fri 9am-12noon at Newton School, Kingsway West Tel. 01244 314271
Plas Newton WI The Women’s Institute meeting is held 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Church Hall, visitors welcomed.
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