Neston local april 2017 by Talkabout Publishing

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Neston April 2017

Issue 113

INSIDE THIS MONTH: l Parkgate festival l Hadlow Road Station l Local schools l What's On l Fairtrade in Neston l Probus Club is 50

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Neston Preparations are at an advanced stage for the first Parkgate Fest this summer. The music, food, drink and children’s entertainment event is scheduled for 3rd and 4th June - and tickets can be bought now!

Elsewhere in this edition we have news from the local schools, Neston’s Faitrade efforts, West Vale Park, Hadlow Road Station, Willaston Country Market, Neston Probus Club and lots of more local news plus the what’s on guide, business directory and much more.

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Woodfall pupils make history! The pupils in Year 2 at Woodfall Primary enjoyed a Living History Day. There were some amazing outfits including a Suffragette, Winston Churchill, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra! As part of the day the children took part in numerous activities including an archaeological dig and examined artefacts. They each gave a presentation to the rest of Y2 about who they were dressed as.

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West Vale gets council support Friends of West Vale Park were distracted from their work building a hibernaculum when Neston’s mayor turned up to see the good work they’re doing. Cllr Mike Shipman arrived to present a Town Council grant to support their Family Fun Day planned for August and to see what was going on. Rangers Paul Taylor and Amanda Pritchard explained that they were creating in a small corner of the park a hibernating habitat for wildlife creatures of many sorts, including frogs that live in the area. They were installing a small drainage system and introducing more dead wood containing the foodstuffs needed by so many of these very small creatures. Chairman of the Friends, John Ellis, said that as well as being a valuable facility in the park it would provide an additional educational resource for local schools. The Family Fun Day – this year on Sunday afternoon 6th August – is now an annual event promoted by the friends and is eagerly looked forward to by local residents. The small group of friends is always looking for additional helpers. Volunteers should contact the Secretary, Rosemary McMahon on 336 3842. Neston Riverside WI Members of Neston Riverside WI chose a sunny day for their walk round the fields and through the woods of Chirk Castle to admire the beautiful carpets of snowdrops. The sun shone, the sky was blue and a good lunch at the Castle rounded off a lovely day. Neston Riverside meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7.30 at the Methodist Church Hall, Mellock Lane, Little Neston. Anyone interested in coming along will receive a warm welcome. Please contact Julie Dawson 0151 336 5759 12 To advertise call 01244 350398

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Town hall show Neston Town Hall is the venue for a performance of The Underground Man a play, partly based on fact, about the eccentric 5th Duke of Portland on Friday 7th April. A story of a complex life in Victorian times. Curtain up at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Pat Kynaston 0151 353 1928. Suitable for ages 14+

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Well known and respected local bathroom and wetroom experts, Wirral Wetrooms have announced a massive quarter of a million pound investment and expansion project. Pulling on their industry leading design skills and extensive experience, the team have planned a show-stopping new look that is set to revolutionise their Irby showroom.

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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.

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Parkgate’s festival vision in sight! A brand new festival of live music, food & drink, children’s entertainment, stalls and more, ParkgateFest will take place on the weekend of 3rd & 4th June. There will be music from new, established and tribute artistes, steam engines, classic cars, footgolf, a sheep show, champagne, gin and beer tents, streetfood stalls, fairground rides and much, much more, including a dedicated Kids’ area for youngsters to enjoy their own space. There’ll be pony rides, fun and dancing, face painting and plenty of other exciting activities. The first of its kind, the festival is being organised and delivered by local residents and traders from throughout the local area, with proceeds going towards community improvement projects under the ‘Parkgate Vision’ banner. The festival will take place on fields surrounding Marsh Nurseries off Boathouse Lane. For more information visit www.ParkgateFest.co.uk. Projects already completed under the ‘Parkgate Vision’ banner include Donkey Stand improvements, the redevelopment of the Ropewalk Car Park and seawall refurbishment works. Future projects include the installation of heritage style lamp-posts, fingerposts and bollards; refurbishment of the bridge on Brooklands Road; the introduction of a Parkgate in Bloom programme and more.

Going bananas at Neston Market! Grey clouds and persistent drizzle could not dampen spirits as Fairtrade Fortnight was celebrated in the Market Square at the regular Friday Market in Neston. Colourful displays provided information about the difference our consumer choices makes when we buy Fairtrade products. A walking banana in the person of Cllr Janet Griffiths encouraged passers-by to taste Fairtrade chocolate, dried mango and jelly beans or Fairtrade peanuts, Geobars and bananas. Justin Madders MP chatted to Fairtrade supporters and market shoppers, and spoke of his attendance at a Fairtrade event held in Parliament. The Fairtrade Steering Group is working towards achieving Fairtrade Town Status for Neston. Further enquiries margaret@heibel. co.uk Top: Janet Griffiths is dressed as a banana Right: Margaret Heibel and local MP Justin Madders

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Willaston Country Market still going strong 40 years on Willaston Country Market celebrated the “Seville Orange Season” with a Marmalade Festival in March. Customers enjoyed tasting the many varieties available, before choosing their favourite flavour. Related treats such as Seville Orange Truffles, Seville Orange Tart and Marmalade Muffins were also available, together with our usual bakes both sweet and savoury, including our freshly baked organic bread. Once upon a time there was a Women’s Institute Market in most towns across the country. Now known as “Country Markets,” Willaston is one of only two remaining in Cheshire. The market will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on Friday 7th April and organisers would like to invite all customers and friends past and present to join the celebrations and enjoy a slice of very special cake! The usual Friday market will take place on Thursday 13th April as it does not open on Good Friday. However, there will be an extra Easter pop-up market stall on The Green in Willaston on Saturday 15th April from 9.30am – 12noon. Please come for your hot cross buns and other Easter treats

Neston tip to close on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Neston’s household waste tip will only be open five days a week from now on. Cheshire West and Chester Council has reclassified it as a ‘secondary site’, and is closing it on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Chester and Ellesmere Port will remain open seven days. l The monthly Neston Farmers’ and Food Makers’ Market have been cancelled with more emphasis being placed on the weekly Friday market. Neston Town Council is developing an “artisan element” to the Friday market. Claire Evans, assets and events manager for Neston Town Council said “We’ve been carefully reviewing all of our markets and exploring scenarios to enhance the community market experience within Neston. We’ve worked with some amazing producers at the Farmers’ market and we want them to share in the success of the Friday market. ”

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Mayor drops in on acting group Neston’s Little Actors Theatre Company has received a £2000 grant from Neston Town Council. Town Mayor Cllr Mike Shipman popped in to their session to present them with their certificate and saw a workshop featuring the Drama Tots. Artistic Director Samantha Giblin said: “Grants made to Little Actors Theatre are vital to ensure children from all backgrounds can access the professionally led performing arts. They allow us to offer 50% discounts and free places, as well as offering adventurous challenges such as entering drama festivals, preparing for LAMDA exams and working with organisations such as the National Theatre. This really enhances the experiences for the children.”

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Neston Probus Club celebrates 50 years On Wednesday 5th April, Neston Probus Club, perhaps the second oldest Probus club in the world, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a formal lunch at Neston Cricket Club. The principal guests are the Town Mayor of Neston, Cllr Mike Shipman and his wife, and the President of Neston Rotary Club, Alan Brown and his wife. Neston Probus was originally a gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheon club for retired professionals, and businessmen. Its rules are now more relaxed and include semiretired and retired men who are sympathetic to the objectives of the club. The Neston club was formed in 1967, within a year of the first Probus club being formed, and is probably the second oldest in the world. The club meets every month to enjoy a lunch followed by an interesting talk. The meetings are held in Neston Cricket Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cranston suite, arguably the best corporate venue in the CH64 area. Neston Probus Club, which receives no grants, is managed and funded by its members. It has no allegiance to any political party or religious group, neither has it any charitable fund raising objectives. It is independent and not associated to any national or international body. There is a similar club for the ladies and the two clubs meet annually for a dinner dance and a joint lunch. In addition to the more formal meetings, the club has an on-going programme of outings to which the members are invited to bring their partners and guests. In the past these have included visits to historic buildings, manufacturing processes and flower shows. An important benefit comes from the internal networking among the members. Smaller interest groups have formed such as a group that go walking, a bowling group and some play snooker together. Some members have other interests such as Jazz and local history and information and invitations to these sorts of activities are on offer at most meetings. The success of Neston Probus can be judged by the constant level of membership that for many years was limited to 50 members. That level of membership has always been maintained, albeit the average age is now somewhat higher. Now, with larger facilities, the club is keen to expand its membership. A Brochure or an applications form to join, can be obtained from the secretary, Joe Rae by phoning 0151 336 2700 or by emailing nestonprobusclub@outlook.com

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Six people have been arrested following a series of warrants relating to a burglary in Neston. The three men and three women were arrested at addresses in the Birkenhead area. They have all been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary, in relation to an incident that occurred in Grenfell Park, Parkgate, on 22nd February.

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MP faces a grilling at village school! Pupils from Bishop Wilson Primary School seized the opportunity to quiz their local MP Justin Madders when he made a special visit to the school. Youngsters from the school council took turns to probe the Ellesmere Port and Neston MP on career and the demanding work it entails during a question-and-answer session. The MP talked to the children about his recent work raising the issue of illegal elephant poaching and the international ivory trade and also discussed his career as a local councillor in Ellesmere Port which led him to become an MP. Mr Madders said: “It was great to see such passion and enthusiasm among the children about politics and the decision-making that goes on in Parliament to make life better for everybody. “Children have a natural ability to cut to the heart of the matter and aren’t afraid to speak their mind and it’s always a pleasure to find out about the issues they care about.” The MP was accompanied during his visit by Ron Curnow, chair of governors at Bishop Wilson Primary School, and the Rev Cathy Helm. 40 To advertise call 01244 350398

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Favourite characters brought to life! The staff and children at Bishop Wilson CE Primary School in Burton had a fantastic World Book Day. Everyone came to school dressed as their favourite book character, and the staff came as Mr Men and Little Miss characters. Prizes were awarded for the best costume in each year group throughout the school and had lots of activities.

High school strikes gold with outdoor learning Neston High School has become the first school in Cheshire, and only the second secondary school in the country, to be awarded Gold status by the National Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. The school already held Silver Award status and made additional improvements to make sure every department in the school provides good opportunities to take young people outside the traditional boundaries of desks and chairs in a classroom. Neston has already been used as a model for other schools for their provision and were the basis of a ‘best practice’ case study published nationally by Ofsted. The recent Ofsted January inspection report noted the exceptionally ‘high’ levels of participation in enrichment opportunities ‘which run after school every day of the week’ and they also complimented the school on the ‘very high’ uptake of pupils doing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The Award at Neston is one of the biggest in Cheshire and runs at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels with pupils regularly visiting Buckingham Palace to collect their final Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The school is still continuing to develop its LOtC programme and, with the move into a new school building in September, work is being done, with the developers, to ensure that Learning Outside the Classroom continues to be a priority and allows staff to be creative in the opportunities they provide for all the students here at Neston High School. 42 To advertise call 01244 350398

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Sunday 2nd April Neston Civic Society is organising a Spring Litter Pick from 2pm in Neston Volunteers are needed, please! Contact Janet Griffiths 0151 336 5478 or email janet.griffiths.ncs@googlemail. com

Monday 24th April Parkgate Society’s meeting will feature a talk entitled “All Things Auctioneering” by John Crane, of Cato Crane, from 8pm in the Cranston Suite, Neston Cricket Club. Visitors are welcome, free for the first meeting.

Wednesday 5th April John Connah will give a talk about the Terracotta Army at Burton Manor Gardens from 7:15pm - 9:30pm. Tickets £8, (£6.50 Friends of Burton Manor Gardens) includes tea, coffee, soft drink & biscuits, available by calling 0151 345 1107 or by email burtonmanorgardens@ gmail.com

Wednesday 26th April North West Cancer Research (NWCR) are holding a fundraising afternoon tea in the Cranston Suite at Neston Cricket Club at 2pm. There will be entertainment including Sarah Chidlow, soloist with Birkenhead Operatic Trust (BOST), also a raffle. Catering will be by Eatons Bakery. Admission is by ticket, £12, available from Pat Mann 342 2101 or Sheila Gill 336 3191.

Friday 7th April Neston Town Hall is the venue for a performance of The Underground Man a play, partly based on fact, about the eccentric 5th Duke of Portland. A story of a complex life in Victorian times. Curtain up at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Pat Kynaston 0151 353 1928. Suitable for ages 14+

Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th April Neston & District Art Society`s Annual Open Exhibition will be held at Neston Town Hall on the Thursday and Friday from 10am-4pm and on the Saturday from 10am-3.30pm. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Awards to Members will be judged by Simon Birtall

Thursday 13th April Burton & Neston History Society meeting and talk at Gladstone Village Hall, Burton at 8pm. Heather Chapman will be speaking on Wirral Lidos. In the 1950’s there were 11 open air swimming pools in Wirral, today there are none. Heather’s talk looks at the rise and fall of this once popular form of seaside leisure. Thursday 20th April Adam Bulley & Chas MacKenzie play acoustic guitar and mandolin – bluegrass, gypsy folk, and pop at Neston Library, 7:30pm. Tickets £10 from the Library 0151 337 4670.

Saturday 29th April The latest film to be shown by Neston Flicks is The Finest Hours, starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Erica Bana, at Neston Civic Hall, from 6pm. Classic films, licensed bar, delicious home-cooked hot scouse and crusty bread. Food vouchers, £4 in advance, guarantee your meal. Tickets £5 (£3 under 16s) from Neston Community & Youth Centre, Neston Library, My Gift Place, High Street, Neston.

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