Neston Local july 2015

Local

July 2015

Issue 92

Inside this month: n Neston school reporters n Big bike day n Hadlow Station n Burton school sports n Willaston footpaths n Business Directory n What’s On

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We did the double!

Neston Vets FC are celebrating doing the league and cup double. The team came from 2-0 down to beat Tatton Arms 3-2 in the final of the Cheshire President’s Cup with goals from Jimmy Hilditch (2) and Kevin Leech. They had already clinched the league, going undefeated with 12 wins and two draws.

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NESTON IF you’ve been inspired by the Tour de France and fancy getting back on the bike, then Neston has the perfect answer this month - GO NESTON!. The Neston Cycle Fair takes place on Sunday 5th July to coincide with the Liverpool-ChesterLiverpool cycle ride - so fetch that bike out of the shed and give it a go!

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On Saturday 4th July it’s the ever popular Neston Village Fair which is always a fun event.

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This month’s magazine has details of the above as well as news from Bishop Wilson School, changes on the town council, Neston High School, Willaston footpaths and hopes for a better railway service..

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The Parade Jazz Club Jazz sessions are held upstairs at the

Boathouse, Parkgate, every Tuesday starting at 8.30pm. The 7 piece Parade Jazz Band plays a broad spectrum of traditional and mainstream tunes from their extensive repertoire gathered over 25 years of playing there. The atmosphere is warm and friendly with a modest entry fee of just £3.00 so why not come along, join in the fun and enjoy the music.

Health Walk At Arrowe Park, from 10am. This is a new Health Walk run by Wirral NHS Community Trust.

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Meet at the Red Rooms Cafe near the golf course Clubhouse at Arrowe Park. The contact is Helen Webster on 0151 630 8383.

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Willaston Residents’ and Countryside Society (WR&CS) has now completed its programme of installing kissing gates on all the footpaths in the Parish, replacing stiles and making the paths more accessible for younger and older people.

The final gates were recently put in thanks to funding from Cllr Myles Hogg’s budget and the Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society.

Jane Townsend, WR&CS’s Footpaths Officer said: “We are delighted that we have managed to install kissing gates across the area. They enable farmers to keep farm animals in the field whilst allowing people to pass through.

There is no problem about having to unlatch a gate or clamber over a stile, which is difficult for many people ... and of course, it is fun to demand a kiss if you are the first person through!”

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Chris Hampshire, Chair of WR&CS added: “We are grateful to Peter Atkinson, the Public Rights of Way Officer at Cheshire West and Chester Council as the Council has replaced a number of stiles over the years and has helped WR&CS to obtain all the permissions that we needed to install new stiles.

WR&CS was formed in lieu of a Parish Council to protect and improve the environmental amenities of the village and its surroundings; preserve and encourage village cultural and social activities; and represent the views of the village and monitor matters of common interest. The Society is entirely run by volunteers.

Hannah Troake with some children enjoying a game on the kissing gate at the Johnston Recreation Ground in Willaston.

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Volunteers aim to spruce up historic Hadlow Road station A new group based in Willaston, but which is open to any interested party, has begun community activities at Hadlow Road Station.

The Friends of Hadlow Road Station has formed a committee, adopted a constitution that provides a framework for the group to operate within, and have begun meeting regularly at the village Memorial Hall. In addition, two community volunteer clear up days have already been held at the Station in April and May 2015.

Chris Hampshire, Chair of the Friends Group says: “We hope that anyone visiting the Station will see a difference to the level crossing gates on the east side of Hadlow Road, in the gardens on both sides of the platforms and with the planted trough. Our thanks go to all the volunteers who have made this possible with their hard work and commitment.”

Paul Taylor, the Wirral Country Park Ranger based at the Station, added: “We are really pleased with the efforts made by all the volunteers.”

In addition to these activities a large overhaul of the disused wooden signal box building is also well underway for completion this month. This will add significantly to the overall experience visitors will feel at the station.

An official re-opening ceremony of the signal box is also being planned and a stall manned by volunteers has been booked at Willaston Festival on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June at Johnston Recreation ground in Willaston.

Following that, plans are in place for the 150th commemorative celebrations to recognise the opening of the station on 1st October 1866.

Friends of Hadlow Road Station is entirely run by volunteers and was formed to work with Cheshire West and Chester Council to protect and enhance the Historic Buildings and direct surroundings at Hadlow Road Station; preserve and encourage village and volunteer cultural and social activities; and to represent the views of the Society and monitor matters of common interest.

Deputy Mayor Myles The new Deputy Mayor of Ellesmere Port is Cllr Myles Hogg who has been a councillor for 28 years, representing Willaston and Thornton for 20 of them.

He was Mayor of Ellesmere Port and Neston in 2002/2003 and has been a Governor of The Whitby High School for 27 years and Chair for 12 years. He is Governor of Childer Thornton Primary School and also West Cheshire College.

Councillor Hogg is a Chartered Accountant and is married to Marilyn with three grown up children and eight grandchildren.

He has lived in Willaston since 1985 and his hobbies are gardening and playing bridge.

Cllr Hogg said: “My role during the coming twelve months will be supporting the Mayor and I hope that I will be getting out and about around Ellesmere Port, meeting local people and children at a number of occasions and events.”

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Better train services so important to Neston A through rail service between Neston and Liverpool is a big priority for Neston Town Council.

The council believes such a service should be delivered within an English rail franchise rather than a Welsh one.

The interim statement of rail priorities was agreed at the Council’s last full meeting as part of its response to the Network Rail consultation on the Welsh Rail Network.

But the Council has gone further in identifying its own priorities. It considers that it is important to secure improved bus services for the town with a focus on access to Hooton Railway station, Arrowe Park Hospital and Deeside Industrial Park.

The Council supports proposed improvements in facilities at Shotton within Network Rail’s Welsh Route consultation, but does not believe that the Neston railway should be part of the Welsh network.

A transport conference in 2015/16 to develop and publicise its priorities and develop a fuller position statement is planned by the Council, which is calling on Cheshire West and Chester Council, on Neston CWaC councillors and on Justin Madders MP, to recognise the neglected state of Neston’s rail services and to make Neston their top railway priority.

Speaking at the meeting, Cllr Phil Lloyd

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said: “The creation of a more powerful Welsh Assembly and the emergence of a possible City Region based on Liverpool leave Neston at risk of isolation. The Town Council is determined to ensure that Neston is well connected and believes that direct, electrified rail access to Liverpool within an English rail franchise is vital. We also welcome possible improvements at Shotton that assist access to Deeside and Chester as mentioned in the Network Rail consultation for Wales.

“We aspire to the same levels of service, security and station facilities offered by Merseyrail to neighbouring towns and villages.

We encourage Neston residents to respond to the Network Rail study in order to add weight to the Town Council’s position.

“Better bus services are also vital, and should be coordinated with trains whenever possible, so that Neston residents can access major destinations for work, leisure and medical appointments.”

Network Rail is conducting a review of its Welsh network that currently includes Neston as part of the Borderlands line and can be accessed via www.networkrail.co.uk

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Now for the news – Neston style!

Neston High students who had been selected by their English teachers participated in the BBC School Report project which took place in more than 1,000 schools over the UK. It consisted of students carrying out interviews, filming, editing and reporting on worldwide issues.

The students demonstrated impressive skills and commitment, and were supported

by Ms McKeown and Mr Smith.

For over a month the news team have been meeting twice a week to collect ideas and produce the reports. During these meetings students have been discussing what to report on, delegating roles and combining everyone’s research.

The topics for the news stories included Cancer Research, Neston Council’s budget cuts and YouTube on its 10th birthday.

For the YouTube story students explored the question: are vloggers a good influence on the youth of today?

Students also interviewed the school Librarian, Miss Pearson, for a report on council cuts and how this will affect the local libraries.

Mr Smith said: “It was an amazing experience for the students; they all enjoyed doing the project for the first time and the reports and interviews the students have produced have been to an incredibly high standard.”

Student Ruby Dodd said: “I really loved doing the interviews and working with my peers in a different and exciting way.”

Archie Jackson added: ““My favourite part was editing all of the recordings and being able to work with students from other year groups.”

Above: Archie Jackson, Sam Madders, Will Dennison, Tom Price, Emma Fewtrell, Cerys Price, Abbie Cannon and Ruby Dodd Left:Abbie Cannon, Sam Madders and Will Dennison

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21 pieces of stunning artwork from seven schools in Neston, Parkgate, Burton and Willaston will be unveiled on Wednesday 1st July, at a launch event in Neston Market Square.

Over 200 children took part in workshops led by Community Activities in Neston, to create floral and nature themed collages to decorate the walls of Neston Market Square.

The individual pieces of art were photographed and assembled into collage panels by graphic designer Jo Richardson, and will take two days to install in Neston Market Square.

CAN Group Project Manager Eileen Miller says, “It’s been a huge undertaking to involve this number of children in the project, but we wanted as many as possible to be able to have the achievement of seeing their artwork on public display.

Neston Market Square will be a secret garden which we hope will delight residents, impress visitors and instil a sense of pride in hundreds of children and their families.”

The Schools Market Square Art Project has been a collaborative initiative, spearheaded by Cllr Janet Griffiths and Cllr Kay Loch. It is the latest project to be funded from S106 money

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from the Sainsbury’s development which has to be spent within the town centre. It follows investment in pavements and road surfaces, new lighting columns and marketing of the town and its markets.

Cllr. Andy Williams, Chair of the S106 Group, said: “This is a great way to brighten up the market square, and I hope the many local children who took part will be very proud to see their art displayed for all their family and friends to see.”

The floral theme for the artwork was inspired by the work of international artist Gordon Young, who has been working with local groups in Neston on an art initiative led by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC). CAN Group were asked

by CWAC to coordinate the work with Gordon Young locally, and it tied in perfectly with Cllrs Loch and Griffiths’ idea to brighten up Neston Market Square by working with local schools.

The official unveiling of the Schools Market Square Artwork will take place at 10.30am on Wednesday 1st July on Neston Market Square. For more information on the Market Square and Public Art Projects, contact CAN Group on 0151 353 8638 or email cangroup@tiscali.co.uk.

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Mike is Neston’s new mayor Cllr Mike Shipman was elected as the new Town Mayor of Neston at the Annual Meeting of the Council.

Cllr Shipman, a founder member, was one of the volunteers who collected signatures for a petition to request the formation of Neston Town Council.

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Environment Committee in which capacity he was the person mainly responsible for getting the Neighbourhood Plan process underway. He played a major part in the negotiations between the Town Council and CWaC to take over the management of Town Hall, Market and Market Square. Last year he was Chair of the Finance & General Purposes Committee.

Having been brought up and married in Wallasey, Cllr Shipman has worked in Further Education in the Midlands and the NorthEast, latterly as Assistant Principal and Director of Quality, and then working independently as a consultant in curriculum and quality before retiring to live in Neston in 2000.

After receiving the chain of office from outgoing Mayor Cllr Janet Griffiths he thanked her for her service both as Mayor last

year and Deputy Mayor the year before.

At the same meeting, Cllr Ceri Lloyd was elected as Deputy Mayor.

Cllr Ceri Lloyd Councillors voted to co-opt four people who had applied to the Council to fill vacancies in three wards: Mr Adam Cray (Neston), Mr Nick Lynch (Riverside), Mrs Tracey Fleetwood (Little Neston) and Mr Donald Pilley (Little Neston).

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New MP hails ‘productive meeting’ with town council MP Justin Madders described as ‘productive’ his informal meeting with members of Neston Town Council for an exchange of views.

He said, “There was a lot of agreement on the future priorities for the town.”

Councillors pressed the case for improvements especially to the rail service for Neston, and the problems caused by the service being run within a Welsh franchise.

Other local priorities discussed included the urgent need for affordable housing and economic development in the town.

Mr Madders was impressed with Town Council initiatives such as securing the Liverpool to Chester cycle ride passing through the town.The councillors emphasised the role of the local council in championing the needs and aspirations of the town.

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Wirral Wetrooms is Wirral’s leading designer, supplier and installer of bespoke wetrooms.

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Wetroom installations introduce a sense of spaciousness and style.

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Wirral Wetrooms We design, supply & install bathrooms & wetrooms

At Wirral Wetrooms, we pride ourselves in being one of the few showrooms in the UK who design, install and take full responsibility of all aspects of your bathroom project.

We bring attention to detail to create the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality.

Wirral Wetrooms is the perfect answer in response to the growing demand for a tailored bathroom.

Offering a range of sophisticated international products to produce a bathroom unique to you, the customer, which will look as good in 10 years time as it does on day one.

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Summer’s here - and it’s time for young actors to take centre stage!

Award winning Neston based Registered Charity, Little Actors Theatre Company is again offering a summer performing arts course in August at the Neston Community and Youth Centre.

Part funded by Adactus Housing Association the course will take place from the 3rd - 7th August.

The children aged 5-11 years will participate in drama, singing and dance workshops leading to an end of week performance at Neston Town Hall.

The course will be run by professional actors Natasha Symms and Louise Grantham. Working around a theme the actors will take ideas from the children to formulate a show for family and friends to see.

This is the fourth year the course has run and LATC offers FREE places for children from low income families and also eligible for Disability Living Allowance.

The full fee is also subsidised to only £55 for the full week.

Places are offered on a first come first served basis.

For details contact LATC on 0151 336 4302, mail@littleactorstheatre.com or see the web site www.littleactorstheatre.com

Summer Performing Arts Course 3rd-7th August 2015 For ages 5-11 years 0151 336 4302 mail@littleactorstheatre.com www.littleactorstheatre.com Registered Charity 1155249

Professional actor/directors Venue: NC&YC, Neston. £55 or Free places (see T&Cs)

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A conservatory is an extension of a property’s living space; BRING YOUR CONSERVATORY TO LIFE! a live-in kitchen, a family room or even a home office.

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Our tiled roof solution is fitted to your existing conservatory roof. The installation will transform your conservatory into a real, extra room with no planning permission required. With the choice of a bespoke LED lighting system or roof lights, you will maintain a bright airy feel to the room. We now offer you a fully fitted bluetooth controlled sound system for the low cost of £299 for 2 speakers or £399 for the upgrade of 4 speakers.

TK PVC Solutions Ltd offers you a bespoke design to suit your needs. We are a caring, local company who will ensure you are offered appropriate, professional advice with no pressure to buy. From the moment you contact one of our friendly team members we assure you will be well looked after. If you choose to become a TK PVC Solutions customer, your installation will be managed by Tom. He will be on hand daily to make sure the job is completed to our high standard and your satisfaction, he’ll answer any questions you may have.

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Neston Slimming World is adding a new 11.30am session to its weekly group on Wednesdays, to cope with its growing numbers. At the same time its members are shrinking in size due to their success with their weight loss!

Consultant Jayne Williams said: “I’m so pleased to be able to offer even more choice to our existing, rejoining and new members by adding another session on a Wednesday. We will now have four sessions at 9.30am, 11.30am, 5pm & 7pm, at Neston British Legion, Chester Road.

“Our group is so friendly and welcoming and they are very supportive of each other.

They are losing so much weight too. In the 6 weeks from 1st May, they lost a fantastic 521/2 stones! I’m so proud of them and I can’t wait to help more people to achieve things they never dreamed possible, with their weight and health improvements.”

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On your marks, get set.... Go Neston!

Go Neston! Cycle, Run, Play, Shop, Eat and Drink.... A great weekend of events is coming up in the first weekend of July in and around Neston. l Pedalare Events and Elephant Coffee in High Street Neston are pleased to confirm a bike themed evening featuring the screening of the film ‘Pantani - Accidental Death of a Cyclist’ on Friday 3rd July, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 from Elephant Neston or andy@ampartners.org.uk. l On Saturday 4th July there’s Neston Farmers’ Market from 9am to 1pm on the Market Square, followed by Neston Village Fair – a hugely popular annual event - at Comrades Field behind the Parish Church from 1pm, featuring plenty of entertainment, stalls, games, raffles and refreshments. l Sunday 5th July will see the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride come through Parkgate and Neston for the first time in a decade. l On Sunday afternoon the Colour FUN Run for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd will start in Willaston at noon, with participants being pelted with different coloured dyes as they make their way down the Wirral Way to Parkgate. In all their multi-coloured madness they will be greeted at Neston Cricket Club, where there will be a Family Fun Day – free entry for all! The event will feature more live music, fun and refreshments. l Finally on Sunday the Great Tour completes the second day of an epic two month cycling tour of the coast of Britain. Individuals, teams and groups are raising charity funds by covering the 5000 miles round Britain route. Neston will be welcoming the riders at about 5.00pm for their overnight stop at Neston Cricket Club.

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CRIMEFILE CRIMES reported in Neston recently include the following: Neston Recreation Centre: A window was smashed and a door lock damaged as thieves tried and failed to break into a Citroen C4, at the car park.

Cottage Close, Little Neston – An upper floor window was smashed.

Parkgate Road – Thieves broke in to a bungalow by throwing a brick through the patio door at the back, and stole jewellery from the bedroom.

Leighton Road – Thieves cut the wire in boundary fence and dragged logs across the land and path.

Parkgate Road – A handbag containing keys, cash cards and driving licence were stolen from a Ford Fiesta, at the Ship pub car park. It was later found in a stream in a nearby field with cash and cards missing.

Clayhill Industrial Estate – Barbecues worth £9,000 were stolen while a shipping container was being delivered to a property.

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Hayley’s health and fitness

Health and Fitness blog

Summer is coming... are you bikini ready?

It’s the time of year we either love or loathe.

If you have been good and working hard for the summer months you will be proud to show off your new body, if however you have left it too late you’ll be happy to stay in your jeans and jumper for a little longer.

So are there any quick fixes if your August holiday is approaching and what can you do to get results FAST! 1. Cut the carbs! Most people start the day off with toast or cereal (carbs) fruits for a snack (carbs) sandwich and crisps (carbs) pasta or meat, potatoes and veg (carbs) as you can see the common theme is Carbs and although I wouldn’t advise anyone to cut carbs out completely but if they aren’t being used up on a daily basis this WILL turn to fat! Stick to higher protein foods throughout the day they keep you fuller for longer, will help prevent muscle wastage and when you’re working out will help create muscle tone!

amount of time with a high energy class! Aim to work out 5 times a week and make sure you are sweating/ heart rate is high and you are truly fatigued.

3. Drink plenty of water!

Flush out all your toxins and get your skin glowing. This alone will help you lose weight, 3 litres a day if you’re getting active.

4. Cut the sugar, sugars may taste good, but they really aren’t doing anything for your waist line. Just cutting sugars out in your tea/ coffee can save you loads of added calories. Watch out for sugars in concentrated orange juice/ fruit juices/ sparkling water and certain high sugar fruits like pineapple/ grapes/ tangerines and tomato soups/ sauces.

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is when your body recovers and is when you get your results! If you aren’t getting your 7 hours, you run the risk of becoming fatigued in the day, meaning you crave sugary/ high carb foods to try and keep your energy levels up. Get to bed earlier and avoid teas/ coffees/ sugary drinks before bed.

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2. Get active and commit to something, if you have 6 weeks before your hols this is the time you get to get moving and the intensity has to be high. Providing you have relatively good fitness and you aren’t too over weight it’s time to hit it hard! Jogging for an hour will burn calories but you will get more done in a shorter

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Basic info above but effective if followed! Find me on facebook for fitness classes and speak to me for more advice and keep fit options.

Written for Talkabout Publishing by Hayley Ryder Personal Trainer and Class instructor Wirral and Cheshire.

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Neston at the heart of charity cycle Neston will be put firmly on the sporting map in July when the Liverpool Chester bike ride passes through for the first time in history.

The annual cycle challenge, organised

by Pennine Events, is now in its 22nd year and 2015 is giving you even more opportunities to be a part of this fantastic event on 5th July.

A variety of routes are on offer for all abilities – and all of these pass through Neston.

To add to the atmosphere of the day, a host of family activities will also be held, including a family fun day at Neston Cricket Club from 12noon.

Keeping with the fitness theme, a fun run will take place between Willaston and Parkgate, along the Wirral Way. This 5k race will see participants doused in different colours as they take part.

Sue White, Event Manager at Pennine Events, said: “We want to encourage as many people as possible to take part.

This year’s event really does promise to be one of our best.

“We are delighted to be taking the ride through this beautiful part of the Cheshire countryside and it is fantastic to see that the town of Neston is on board to support us and offer lots of additional attractions too.”

For the fourth consecutive year Wirral based charity Claire House is the ride’s official partner.

The event has already raised more than £120,000 for the charity.

To sign up and for further details of the event contact support@pennineevents. co.uk Follow the event on Twitter @lclbikeride and on Facebook at liverpoolchesterliverpool

Neston Riverside WI Neston Riverside WI learnt some basic sign language at their May meeting thanks to Pauline Macdonald’s instructions and can now both sing and sign “I Can Sing A Rainbow.” Pauline is a retired teacher of the hearing impaired who enjoyed passing on her experience and enthusiasm.

Neston Riverside has an enthusiastic singing group called The Riverside Rhapsodists who help the WI to make a good sound at the best of times but when the signing was included it made it a rather special occasion.

Members also had a tour of Hoylake Lifeboat Station and were impressed by the state of the art lifeboat, the Edmund Hawthorn Micklewood, and the tractor used to tow it.

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The children at Bishop Wilson Primary School in Burton enjoyed their Sports Day afternoon followed by the school Summer Fair. Every child took part in the sports events with medals awarded for the first place infant and junior boys and infant and junior girls.

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Prestigious award for Neston charity A Neston charity which provides holidays for terminally ill children has been given a national award.

Buckingham Palace announced that Northern Lights was to become a recipient of the Queens Award for Voluntary Services (QAVS) for 2015.

It is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities.

It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation.

It is the MBE for volunteer groups.

Northern Lights was nominated for its volunteer work in the community since its founding and was assessed by the LordLieutenant of Cheshire representatives on the benefit the charity brings to the local community and its standing within that community.

Northern Lights raises funds to give children with life limiting illnesses the unique experience of a very special holiday they will never forget. Every December, the charity takes a group of children, aged between six and 11, on a five-day holiday to the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland to meet Father Christmas.

Alan Johnson, secretary and father of Christopher, whom the charity was set up in memory of, said: “The holidays provided by Northern Lights give the children an opportunity to forget, albeit for a short while, about their health problems. It’s great to watch their faces light up with pleasure as they are being whisked along on sleds pulled by huskies, driven around on snowmobiles, pulled in sleds by reindeer, tobogganing and being presented with presents by the ‘real’ Santa. Something

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about the time spent in Lapland seems to give them renewed strength to carry on fighting their own particular illnesses.

Consultants often ask “what do you do whilst in Lapland” because the children often come back more confident and independent. In truth, we do not know, but these holidays seem to provide a useful component in the treatment of these awful illnesses and as a charity we are very proud to have played a small part in this role and delighted to have been awarded the QAVS.” Karen Jones, chairman and founding member, added: “When the charity was founded in 1987 (as the Christopher Johnson Fund), we had no idea that nearly 30 years later we would still be sending children with life limiting illnesses on these wonderful holidays.”

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High Summer in JulY July is a month when the classic English herbaceous border is seen at its best. The gardens mentioned below have lovely borders and will give you ideas of plants to grow in your own garden.

I love the herbaceous borders filled with perennials that pop up year after year. Agapanthus with its large heads of deep blue or white flowers and green strap like leaves it is an architectural plant for a hot sunny border and grows best in well drained soil and moisture at the roots.

Another good plant for a sunny site is Lychnis coronaria also known as Bridget–in–herbravery according to the RHS website. If you have a sandy well drained soil in baking sun then this will be an asset to any border. It has grey/silvery soft leaves with magenta pink or white flowers. It does not last long but it will seed happily.

Lavenders are also a lovely small shrub for a sunny border.

If you want the classic lavender scent then go for English Lavender Lavendula angustifolia.

With many different varieties of English Lavender to choose from (over 250 apparently) there will be one for a pot or a gravelly soil and baking hot sunny border.

Compact varieties like Hidcote or Munstead are better for smaller areas.

In July cut back flowering shrubs such as Lilac, Weigela, Cistus and Philadelphus, just after they finish flowering, if you want to reduce them in size. Cut off dead flowers from Roses, Penstemons, Delphiniums, Centaurea, Nepeta and Lupins and you may well get a second flush of flowers in late summer – always a bonus!

Dead heading annuals in pots will keep them flowering and do remember to keep pots well

watered in dry weather. Sow salad seeds of radishes, rocket, lambs lettuce and lettuce for autumn cropping. l If you would like to visit gardens for ideas and a lovely afternoon tea, 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.

In Chester, on 4th and 5th July, 150 Barrell Well Hill gardens are open. On a series of terraces going down to the River Dee you can see perennials and shrubs for sun, a stream and bog garden. The Rowans at Threapwood near Malpas is open on 11th and 12th July has an Italianate theme.

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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.

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

CH64 INC Community forum for Neston, Little Neston, Ness, Burton, Willaston and Parkgate. Ernie Waller, 336 3241 e.waller@btinternet.com

CYBERCENTRE Neston Community Cybercentre, Methodist Church, Park Street, Neston. Open Mon-Thurs. Tel: 336 7784

CHEMISTS Deeside Pharmacy, Mellock Lane, Little Neston. Tel: 336 1837 Galen Pharmacy, 17 High Street, Neston. Tel: 336 2350

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

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

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

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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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Entertainment guide Essential what’s on info for the next month

WHAT’S ON IN July Friday 3rd July Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Parkgate Proms, taking place at Neston Cricket Club. www. nestoncricketclub.co.uk Saturday 4th July Neston Village Fair, 1-4pm, at Comrades Field, at the back of Neston Parish Church. The theme this year is ‘Famous People’. There is also Parkgate Jazz Band, beer tent, craft stalls, information stalls, stage performances, bungee run, fairground ride, bouncy castle, assault course, hog roast and lots more. It’s a really good afternoon’s fun and proceeds go to local good causes.

Sunday 5th July Colour Fun Run, 12noon, along the Wirral Way. It is a 5K un-timed race in which participants are doused in different colours along the route, starting from Hadlow Road station, Willaston and ending at Neston Cricket Club. Funds go to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

Free parking is available for participants at the start. Entrance on New Hey Lane off Hadlow Road.

A bus (small donation) will run from the finish back to the start.

The fun continues with a Family Fun Day at Neston Cricket Club, with live jazz, ice-cream, food, inflatables and beer. Entertainment for all the family.The route takes you along the Wirral Way and will be marshalled by volunteers. www.hospiceofthegoodshepherd.com

Sunday 5th July Neston Cycle Fair & Cycle Ride Support, from 10am-2pm. Join over 3,000 riders in the biggest bike ride in Merseyside – the Liverpool to Chester to Liverpool event. Cheer them on the route! The Cycle Fair and ride service area on the Market Square will host entertainment, free cycle surgery, free security markings, maps, bikes and parts for sale.

Saturday 1st August The Burton and Puddington Community Horticultural and Produce Show, 2pm, at Gladstone Village Hall, Burton. The 2015 Horticultural Show is scheduled for the 1st of August. It is a friendly competition with no entrance fees and no cash prizes. Cups and Rose Bowls are offered as prizes to be cherished and polished until 2016. The show is open to Burton and Puddington residents, their friends, families and local gardening groups are welcome to enter too. Visit info@gladstonevillagehall.org.uk to enter.

Saturday 1st August Jazz and Picnic in the Park with the very popular Peninsula Jazzmen, 6-8.30 pm at Stanney Fields Park, Neston (behind the Civic Hall on Hinderton Road). Bring your own picnic and seating. Tel 336 1022 or 336 1421.

Tuesdays The Parade Jazz Band plays every Tuesday night upstairs at The Boathouse, Parkgate, from 8.30pm.

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Fridays in July Willaston Country Market, 9-11 am. Baked goods, cakes, breads, savouries, jams, chutneys, flowers, fruit and vegetables

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