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Neston April 2016

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WELL done to all the volunteers in Parkgate who braved the elements to do a king-sized litter pick - for the Queen! They spread out across Parkgate, including the Marshes, gathering an incredible 62 bags of rubbish in one day! In this edition you can read news from Bishop Wilson and Parkgate Primary Schools, a change of route for Neston Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, Fairtrade Fortnight, the air cadets as well as lots more local news, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on guide, business directory and much more.

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The staff and children of Parkgate Primary School marked World Book Day by dressing up as characters from their favourite books to help celebrate reading and support Claire House Children’s Hospice. Children took it in turns to do presentations about their favourite book characters, while also having the opportunity to take part in a book swap. Lunch was a ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ themed affair with staff dressing up as l Companionship characters from the famous book. After lunch members of l General errands/Shopping/ the Claire House team came dressed as characters from ‘the dog walking/light meal prep Wizard of Oz,’ to join in the fun and support the children’s efforts. So far the day has raised £185 to help fund sensory ironing/housework/garden books, which enable children who attend Claire House gain l Internet help full access to books.

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Parkgate community spirit ‘cleans for the Queen’ TWENTY SEVEN volunteers braved the elements to set about giving Parkgate a spring clean. Suitably clad against the cold breeze off the marsh, they met in the grounds of St Thomas’s Church on Mostyn Square, Parkgate. All had responded to the invitation to join the Parkgate Society Community Spirit ‘Clean for the Queen’ event. A number headed for the Marsh to tidy the area between the seawall and the first gulley. The rest of the team split into pairs and headed off to the Wirral Way, Park Fields, Wood Lane, Boathouse Lane and the Ropewalk park area. The car parks on Station Road, Mostyn Square and the Old Baths were targeted. The Lanes and Weints leading off the Parade were also visited by the volunteers. After two hours of litter picking 62 bags had been filled and left for CWAC Street Scene staff to collect and dispose of. The volunteers were blessed with good weather and all agreed that they felt better for being out early on the Saturday morning getting some exercise and plenty of fresh air. The event ended with chips and a hot drink supplied to the volunteers by Neil of the Parkgate Fish and Chips. The Community Spirit organisers wish to thank all those who attended the event, Neil and Helen the owners of the Parkgate Fish and Chips, URENCO, who sponsored the bespoke Hi Visibility Waistcoats worn by the volunteers and also Street Scene for the loan of the equipment used and also for collecting the filled green bags left at the various pick up points. The ‘Clean for the Queen’ event in Parkgate will be followed by more events over the coming year and if you wish to join us, or would just like more details please contact David Johnson at: community@parkgatesociety.co.uk 6 To advertise call 01244 350398

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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile! It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Alan Ball feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving

people money, although that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service Neston, Parkgate, Little Neston, Burton and Ness

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The importance of having a Will AND keeping it up to date DIFFERENT organisations carry out surveys for different purposes, and a popular one with some charities is how many adults have not made a Will. The figure remains consistently around the 40% mark. Based on the 2011 census, this would mean approximately 20 million adults in the UK do not have a Will in place. Of course it also means around 60% do have a Will in place…. or do they? Here at Campion Solicitors we are very keen to encourage you to make a Will, and of equal importance is to keep it up to date. This month we thought a couple of real life examples might stir you into action to either make a Will or update the one you have.

‘I’LL GET AROUND TO IT’ An elderly local woman passed away. She had never married and never had children but was in touch with a couple of cousins living nearby, as well as her friends and neighbours, and she was an active supporter of local charities. It was known there was no Will, and she had often said ‘I’ll get around to it’. The closest cousin appointed a solicitor to help because when there is no Will, the estate is referred to as ‘intestate’ and there are rules and procedures that have to be followed. There was the cousin who lived nearby, another in Lancashire and another relative in North Wales. The cousins thought it was just a case of verifying the family connections and then distributing the estate according to the rules. To correctly confirm the entitlement under intestacy, it was necessary to undertake some family research. A few months later, a total of 45 verified entitled ‘blood’ relatives had been identified, some of whom were in the US, Africa, Europe and Australia, and most never knew the lady had even existed, and most didn’t know each other. Each of the proven relatives received a part of the estate. It was obvious this was not what the deceased would have wanted, but if there is no will, then this is what happens. There was also beneficiary number 46: H.M. Government; the single largest beneficiary by way of the inheritance tax that had to be paid.

‘I HAVE A WILL’ A Widow with no children made a Will leaving a specific legacy (an actual amount of money) to ‘my dear friend’ and the residue (the rest of the estate) to her brother with no alternative beneficiary. (The brother was divorced and estranged from his ex-wife and children.) When the Will was written, the Widow was living in rented property on modest means and so the legacy to the friend represented around half of her estate. The brother predeceased leaving his estate to the Widow, and so on her death, the friend received the legacy, but the residue was distributed as per the rules of intestacy to the brother’s estranged children. The Will was written in 1969, so the ‘dear friend’ received the legacy of £500, and the estranged children received around £400,000.

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Neston Female Society to parade on Ladies Walk FOR the first time in its history, the traditional walk organised by Neston Female Society will utilise the road named in its honour. Ladies Walk in Neston was created when the road configuration at the top of Liverpool Road was altered in the 1990s. It was named after the annual Neston Female Society parade known colloquially as ‘Ladies Walk’ or ‘Ladies Club’ or even ‘Ladies Day’. In the most recent past, the parade has started from the Malt Shovel pub car park in Liverpool Road. Now, organisers are creating a new tradition by altering the route so that it begins from Market Square, with walkers proceeding onto Ladies Walk going northwards to join Liverpool Road, turning left and proceeding on to the High Street. Honorary Secretary of the

Female Society, Martin Barker, explained: “There are two compelling reasons to make this change. Firstly, it brings the start of the parade right into the heart of the town centre, but secondly and more importantly, it means that for the first time the procession will use Ladies Walk itself.” In fact, the change of gathering place brings the event almost full circle, as it is as close as you can now get to where the original Neston Female Society walkers would have met over 200 years ago. Then, the procession would begin

Stage group caught on camera! Neston’s Little Actors Theatre Company has received £250 to buy a video camera for the children’s performing arts groups in Neston CH64. The donation was provided by the Santander Foundation which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities. It will be used to record the work of InterACT Youth Theatre, whose play ‘It Snows’ was performed at Neston Town Hall in March. A video will then be sent to the National Theatre. 12 To advertise call 01244 350398

from the National Schools, which stood where the Town Hall is now located. Subsequently, the National Schools moved to Liverpool Road (‘Top School’), so the gathering place for the walk moved with it, from around 1860, eventually shifting to the Malt Shovel when the National Schools was closed and developed into housing in the ‘90s. This year’s Neston Ladies Club Day will take place on Thursday 2nd June. Walkers to gather in the Market Square from 1.30pm, setting off at 2.30pm. There will be a programme of entertainment around the procession, town centre roads will be closed for the afternoon and the traditional funfair will be in place on the Chester Road Car Park. More information, including where to obtain children’s wristbands, will be circulated soon. Councillors’ surgery Cheshire West & Chester Councillors Louise Gittins and Andy Williams hold a surgery on the third Saturday of each month at Neston Town Hall. All welcome. The next one is on Saturday 16th April, from 10am-12noon.

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What’s on at Avanti l Avanti Quiz Night – The brilliant Ex-Radio City presenter ‘Jon Jessop’ will be hosting a quiz night at Avanti on Thursday 21st April 2016 – 8pm start. It’s time once more to see who will be crowned the right honourable quiz champions of Avanti. If you think you’ve got what it takes then why not get a team together, get some tickets and come along. As ever, it’s light hearted and just for fun. Tickets £3 per person – Max 5 persons per team - Drop into Avanti for more details – 250 Telegraph Road, Heswall or email simon.mason@avanticaffe. co.uk

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Beers Timber & Building Supplies celebrate their centenary BEERS Timber & Building Supplies Limited has had a continuous presence in Merseyside since 1916. A family firm, Beers was started by the great-grandfather of the current owners Michael and Alan Beer who are proud to have supplied timber and building supplies to so many building projects from the Liver Buildings and St. George’s Hall to Liverpool One as well, of course, to thousands of home extensions and building projects throughout Merseyside.

From humble beginnings in 1916 at the Albert Dock (left), when Beers was one of 200 timber importers in the thriving port city, the company is now one of only two of the original importers who remain . Beers Timber & Building Supplies has grown steadily including a presence in Heswall since 1996, first at Downham Road South, before moving to their current premises at Darlington’s Industrial Estate. There are now over 100 employees across Merseyside, working at depots not only in Heswall but also at branches in Liverpool (2), Bromborough and Warrington. Beers stock top quality laminate, engineered and solid flooring at affordable prices for all customers – be it trade, retail or DIY. They have thriving partnerships with major flooring suppliers such as Quick Step, Elka, Tega and also machine their own solid wood flooring.

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Getting Crafty at Bishop Wilson Children who attend the craft club at Bishop Wilson CE Primary School, Burton, were busy this half-term designing and making cushions for their mums for Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. They are currently making decoupage keep-safe boxes and designing a piece of furniture in decoupage for display within school.

Costume drama at Burton! The children and staff at Bishop Wilson School, in Burton, made a huge effort for World Book Day, coming to school dressed as book characters. The children from Reception to Year 6 were also involved in a book scavenger hunt. Prizes were awarded to one child from each year group for the most imaginative costume.

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Air cadets celebrate Neston Air Cadets celebrated another year packed with sports, adventure training, courses, camps and much more, at their annual dining-in which took place at Thornton Hall. The guest speaker, John Thelwell, a triathlete, gave a spectacular speech on his triumphs and the training that leads up to such events.

Muddy marvels Neston Air Cadets braved the elements and beat the mountains of mud in the recent Inter Squadron Cross Country Competition that took place at Stadt Moers Park, Whiston. Many medals were won and five cadets reached the next level, with three actually taking part in the Inter Wing Event held at RAF Cosford. Cpl Powell was chosen to go on even further, to represent Wales & West Region in the Inter Region competition.

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APRIL is the month when plants really get going and I would like to start by looking at climbers, in particular Clematis. Spring gives a number of varieties to consider. Clematis armandii with larger, white slightly scented flowers is an evergreen climber which will flower even in darker corners of the garden. It needs a sheltered spot with moist well drained soil to do best and bear in mind it will cover a large area. I love Clematis alpina with small hanging bells of flowers in blue, white and pink. Clematis macropetala is particularly beautiful with delicate double flowers and does not get as woody as the alpina varieties. Prune just after flowering by cutting back a little if they get too large. Small perennials such as Allysum and Aubretia provide early season colour and another attractive alpine flower are Auriculas. Similar in size to Primroses they have velvety flowers in a wide range of colours. Very good for moist well drained soil in sun and dislike wet soil. If you have a woodland edge site with moist well drained soil try the stunning Dicentra spectabilis. It has arching stems with white or pink and white hanging flowers. It does die down later in the season but is lovely for a woodland garden. Plant alongside Epimedium a low growing perennial with glossy heart shaped leaves. In early spring they have new bronzy leaves and pale yellow or pink flowers depending on variety. Plant hardy annuals such as sunflowers, nasturtiums and marigolds out in the garden, where they are to flower. If the weather is mild later in April, sow seeds of lettuce, carrots and radishes outside. Make sure roses are fed and look out for aphids on new growth. Spray with a solution of washing up liquid to keep them at bay. If you would like to visit gardens for ideas, I suggest you 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. Briarfield near Burton on the Wirral is open on 24th April and has a couple of acres of gardens with alpines, bulbs and herbaceous borders with plants for sale.

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NESTON’S GEORGIAN FESTIVAL 22ND – 29TH APRIL 2016

Neston is celebrating its 18th Century history though a series of events with the theme of Parkgate & Neston’s Georgian past, linked by an exhibition which will be on display in the Parish Church throughout the week. 22nd April

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An evening of 18th Century music performed by Orchestra delle Arte in the Parish Church

25th April

Mining was active in Ness during the 18th C and we have an evening talk at St Thomas Church, Parkgate, ‘Ness Colliery: a Reflection of Georgian England’ by local historian Anthony Annakin-Smith.

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The Parade Jazz Band has a ‘Georgia’ evening to celebrate the music of Hoagy Carmichael. Georgia was one of the original 13 states created in the 18th Century and named after King George ll.

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A Rural Arts production ‘Nelson- the Sailors story’ by Nicholas Collett, highlighting the lives of ordinary seafarers during Nelson’s time. This also includes the opportunity to sample some Georgian cuisine made using original recipes (not ship biscuits!)

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Course could be a life saver The children in Years 5 & 6 at Bishop Wilson Primary School, Burton, undertook a ‘First Aid in a Day’ training course run by St John’s Ambulance and have received Fire Safety Training from Cheshire Fire Brigade. They were taught about resuscitation and how to deal with choking as well as dealing with cuts, grazes and broken bones and when to phone for the emergency services. The Fire Safety Training taught the children how to evacuate a building safely and the dangers of fire. As part of the training all the children entered a ‘smoke tent’ to demonstrate what it would be like to be in a smoke-filled room. Police try to tackle drug problem POLICE in Neston have been gathering information from local people in an effort to tackle drug use in the town. Officers say they are in the process of developing an action plan in response to concerns from local residents. A spokesman said: “Hopefully a clear message will be sent out to local drug dealers that if you deal drugs you will be caught and dealt with robustly.” l The next Neston Police Surgery takes place at the Teapot,- Neston Methodist Church, on the High Street, on Wednesday 6th April, from 10am-11am. 38 To advertise call 01244 350398

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Useful numbers and info BURTON AND NESTON HISTORY SOCIETY Talks are held for members and visitors on the second Thursday of the month from October to May in the Gladstone Hall, Burton at 8pm. Contact the Publicity Officer 336 1190 or the Chairman 336 8643. CHEMISTS Deeside Pharmacy, Mellock Lane, Little Neston. Tel: 336 1837 Galen Pharmacy, 17 High Street, Neston. Tel: 336 2350 CHURCHES St Mary & St Helen Parish Church, Neston. The Vicarage, High St, Neston. Tel: 353 1000 Parkgate & Neston United Reformed Church, Moorside Lane,Parkgate. Tel 336 3336 Little Neston Methodist Church. Tel: 334 1772. Sunday services, 10.30am Neston Christian Fellowship, Burton Road. Tel: 336 7386 Neston Methodist Church, Park Road, Neston. Tel: 334 1772 St Winifride’s RC Church, Burton Rd, Little Neston. Tel: 336 4189 St Nicholas Parish Church, Burton. Tel: 353 0453 St Michael & All Angels, Marshlands Rd, Little Neston. Tel: 353 1000 St Thomas’ Church, Mostyn Square, Parkgate. T 353 1000 CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU Drop-in service in Neston Library, Parkgate Road, on the second and fourthWednesday of each month from 9.30am to 1pm CIVIC HALL Neston Civic Hall, Hinderton Road. Tel 336 1077 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN NESTON (CAN) The Neston Centre, High Street Neston Tel.353 8638

COUNCIL Cheshire West and Chester Council:For all local authority Inquiries regarding schools, roads, social services, planning, the Civic Hall, street cleansing, refuse disposal, local highways, environmental health and housing. Tel 0300 123 8 123 CYBERCENTRE Neston Community Cybercentre, Methodist Church, Park Street, Neston. Open Mon-Thurs. Tel: 336 7784 DENTISTS Redcliffe Dental Practice, 25 Parkgate Road.. Tel 336 3012 Raby Road Dental Centre,30 Raby Road, Neston. Tel 0151 336 6844 Neston Dental Care, 5 Park Street, Neston. Tel 0151 336 5555 DOCTORS The Neston Medical Centre, 14-20 Liverpool Road, Neston. Tel 336 4121 Neston Surgery, Mellock Lane, Little Neston. Tel: 336 3951 The Willaston Surgery, Neston Road, Willaston. Tel 327 4593 OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCIES Arrowe Park Hospital. Tel: 678 8496 FRIENDS OF PARK FIELDS The group aim to enhance the area of Park Fields in Parkgate Call 336 7472 or email: christine_try@yahoo.co.uk HOMEWATCH Neston & Parkgate: Mike Heathfield 336 5068 m.heathfield@sky.com Little Neston and Riverside Rose McMahon rose.riversidehw@sky.com JUNIOR FOOTBALL Neston Nomads. Ages 5-adult also includes a girls’ section. Tel Norman on 353 8337 LIBRARY Neston Library, Parkgate Road Phone 0151 337 4670 MARKET Fridays 8.30am-3pm. Farmers & Food Makers Market 1st Saturday in the month 10am – 2pm, Market square at rear of Neston Town Hall. Tel: 0151 353 1056

NESTON RECREATION CENTRE Raby Park Road, Neston Tel 336 5741 NESTON CIVIC SOCIETY The society deals with the local environment, planning, architecture - and conservation. We hold 6 talks and 2 newsletters per year. Contact Janet Griffiths on 336 5478 or email janet.griffiths.ncs@googlemail.com NESTON TOWN COUNCIL Neston Town Hall, High Street, Neston, CH64 9TR. Reception open 9am – 1pm. 0151 336 3840. There are 17 town councillors working on various community activities in the town. Town Clerk 0151 353 1407 www.neston.org.uk PARKGATE JAZZ CLUB The club meets every Tuesday at 8.30pm upstairs at the Boathouse in Parkgate. It is hosted by the Parade Jazz Band. The usual admission cost is £3. There are regular theme nights and visiting musicians. Contact Roy Gregory on 07774905466. PARKGATE SOCIETY The Society is closely involved with the local authorities with particular interest in the history, conservation and enhancement of the unique quality of Parkgate and its amenities. email parkgatesociety@googlemail.com phone 0151 336 1069. POLICE Neston Police office, Neston Town Hall. Tel: 0845 458 0000 SCHOOLS Neston High School 336 3902 Bishop Wilson Primary, Burton, 336 3396 Neston Primary 338 2500 Parkgate Primary 338 2082 St Winefride’s Catholic Primary 338 2468 Woodfall Primary 338 2288

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What's on guide April Tuesday 5th April Burton Manor is hosting a fun evening entitled ‘Snippets and Stories from the 1920s’ by June Corner, 7.15pm. To book call 0151 345 1107 or email burtonmanorgardens@gmail. com. Cost is £8.

Monday 18th April Parkgate Society’s April talk is by Derek Arnold about Fort Perch Rock, 8pm, in the Cranston Suite, Neston Cricket Club. 0151 336 1069. Email: parkgatesociety@googlemail. com

Friday 22nd to Friday 29th April The Burton and Neston History Society will prepare an exhibition and the Parkgate Society have a talk by Anthony Annakin-Smith on 18th April on ‘Parkgate -Port and Resort’.

Wednesday 6th April Cartoon Circus Live, a new interactive laughter-packed show at Neston Civic Hall, 2-3.20pm. Cost £7. Tickets from 01384 423 496

Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd April Neston and District Art Society will hold their Annual Exhibition of Paintings and Crafts at Neston Town Hall. The Exhibition will be open to the public on Thursday and Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday from 9am-3.30pm. Entrance is free.

Sunday 24th April The first ever North West Choir Fest, at Neston High School, featuring up to 15 choirs from across the region. Visit www. nestonhigh.cheshire.sch.uk or call 0151 336 3902 for info.

Thursday 14th April Burton & Neston History Society’s talk is entitled Life at Home in the Great War (Chester and Neston), by Susan Chambers, 8pm, at the Gladstone Village Hall, Burton. Visitors welcome and free on the first occasion. 0151 336 3679.

Saturday 23rd April Neston Flicks present The Lady in the Van, starring Maggie Smith and Jim Broadbent, from 7pm, at Neston Civic Hall. It is Alan Bennett’s story of a man who forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her car that’s parked in his driveway. Tickets cost £5 or £3 for those 16 and under, and can be purchased from Temptation card shop on Neston High Street or Neston Library, or online at www. nestoncangroup.co.uk.

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