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Neston September 2017
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Inside this month: l Hadlow Road l Carnival success l Local schools l Christian Aid awards l Crime update l What's On l Legal column
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DO you think you’ve got the best looking pooch in Neston? If so, bring your dog down to Stanney Fields Park on Saturday 9th September for the Neston Fun Dog Show. It’s not quite Crufts, with the emphasis on having a good time! Also in this edition we have updates from local schools, Hadlow Station, Neston Christian Aid, the success of the Parkgate Carnival, a parking solution on Burton Road, crime news plus the what’s on guide, business directory and much more.
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Crimes reported to police in Neston recently include: Two men drove off in a Vauxhall Vectra during a test drive in the early hours of the morning. Male driver and passenger remove owner from the car before driving off in the direction of the A540 Parkgate Road. Bridge Street – An object thrown from a bridge hit an Audi A3 parked nearby causing damage to the bonnet. Sytchcroft – The rear window of a Ford Fiesta was smashed. Breezehill Road – A vandal scratched the entire length of a Vauxhall Corsa, parked on a residential driveway. Liverpool Road – The back window of a Vauxhall Meriva was smashed while being driven out of the Malt Shovel car park. Gladstone Road – A group of youths kicked off the wing mirror of a Ford Fiesta. Blackeys Lane – A Volvo Estate, parked on the roadside, was keyed along the length of the car. Birkenhead Road – The tyre of a BMW 320 estate, parked near a block of flats, was punctured with a nail for the third time. Greenfields Drive – A 6ft green metal bench wooden slatted bench was taken from the front of the property.
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Hinderton Road – An unlocked black Carrera Crossfire 2 mountain bike was taken from Stanney Fields play area. Mill Lane – Plant pots were damaged after being run over with a wheelie bin. Welsh Road – Power tools and bikes were stolen after thieves got through a roller shutter to a unit. Springcroft – The wing mirror of a VW Passat was kicked off. Springcroft – CCTV footage shows two hooded thieves trying to break in via a rear kitchen door. The Cross – An unlocked blue Raleigh mountain bike was taken from the back of Tesco’s. Frobisher Road – A window was smashed at an empty property. Chester High Road – Damage was caused to the bodywork and tyres of a Land Rover Range Rover and VW Polo, parked on the driveway. Heath Lane – Thieves have climbed over a padlocked gate into a garden nursery and stole strip lights and a battery charger. Woodfall Lane – An offender entered a garden and cut down several trees. Quarry Road – Two cases of Prosecco were taken from a garden shed. Raby Park Road – Vandals broke into the old Neston High School building.
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A hundred reasons to be happy Neston High School students, staff and parents are celebrating this morning after another year of continuous improvement in Sixth Form Results. Although students achieved 100 A* & A grades, this was underpinned by solid performances by students also delivering over 270 good passes at Grades A* to C or equivalent. Headteacher Mr Steven Dool said: “We are particularly proud that, while the range of top performers achieving the very top grades have increased, we are equally proud of the high number of students who achieved grades beyond national expectations. “All of our students are unique – they each had been set challenging targets to aim for, and whatever their level of ability the vast majority have exceeded these targets. Key to these fantastic results, as always is the partnership between parents, students and teachers; they all deserve our warmest congratulations and we look forward to hearing about our students’ continued success in the future.”
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More improvements at historic railway station The volunteers at Hadlow Road Station say they can look forward to more visitors over the coming months as more restoration work is completed. The Friends group served the largest number of customers since the pop-up cafe first started earlier this year, although Hadlow Road Station doesn’t look the same without the red K6 telephone kiosk. The iron frame on the kiosk has been sand blasted and primer/undercoat applied by the contractor in Norfolk so far. They are looking forward to the restored telephone kiosk being put back on the platform in full splendour. Over the last month the group has secured a £5,000 grant from Tesco Bags of Help and another £2,000 grant from Postcode Local Trust; both of these will allow a start to be made on re-instating the full south platform. A further £10,000 grant is being pursued so that both platforms can be fully reinstated with picnic and wildlife areas. The various projects have received council approval which means that further improvements can begin. In addition, detailed planning is now underway for Santa’s Grotto on 10th December. Santa has been contacted and is booked to arrive at lunch time, whilst face painting and traction engine rides around the car park will be available to keep children occupied. As a result Hadlow Road Station car park will not be available to members of the public on that Sunday.
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Willaston Phil Supporters’ Group For many years a coach has run once a month from Willaston to a Liverpool Philharmonic Society concert, write Joan and Keith Butcher. After providing this service for the last 17 years, the Willaston Village Concert Society is retiring. Now, a new team, the Willaston Phil Supporters Group, has been formed to try to continue this service. Tickets for both a seat on the coach and concert tickets will be £29. The coach will leave the Willaston Village Green at 6.30pm and return there at the end of the evening. The following concerts have been booked: 19th October: The Planets 1, 9th October: Lark Ascending, 7th December: Russian Christmas. Even though we are only picking up in Willaston, anyone from outside the village will be .welcome. You can contact Joan and Keith Butcher by email at infoconf@dircon.co.uk or by calling 0151 327 5191.
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Neston Civic Society The next meeting will be at 7.30pm. on Thursday 21st September at the United Reformed Church Hall, Moorside Lane, Neston, when the town crier of Chester David Mitchell will be giving a talk ‘For Crying Out Loud’. Visitors and new members are welcome. Contact: Janet Griffiths 0151 336 5478, email janet.griffiths.ncs@googlemail.com Doorstep sellers in Parkgate Police have warned about ‘intimidating and verbally abusive’ doorstep sellers in Parkgate. Two males in dark clothing, carrying dark bags were reported to the police who have warned against buying poor quality and overpriced stuff.
REGULAR EVENTS Gardeners’ Question Time Anniversary Garden Party Saturday 16 September 2017, 10-6pm To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Gardeners' Question Time, Ness Botanic Gardens will be hosting a special garden party this Autumn. This unique event will include: ● Recordings of the BBC's flagship gardening radio programme ● Opportunities to meet the GQT team ● Gardening demonstrations by the experts.
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Neston Duplicate Bridge Club The club meets, at Quaker Meeting House in Heswall, every Wednesday at 7 for 7:15pm. They play friendly but competitive duplicate sessions. Visitors in pairs are welcome. Anyone wishing to join should contact Helen on 678 1696. Neston Folk Dance Club Come and enjoy English Folk Dancing to live music at the URC Community Hall, Parkgate Road/ Moorside Lane, Neston. We meet from 8-10pm on the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month. Both beginners and experienced dancers are very welcome. For more details contact 0151 336 5578 or 0151 353 1748. The Parade Jazz Club Jazz sessions are held at the Red Lion, Neston,, 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. Entry £3. Willaston Country Market Willaston Country Market, 9-11 am. Baked goods, cakes, breads, savouries, jams, chutneys, flowers, fruit and vegetables
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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. Owner Dave Sergison commented, ‘Customers will literally be able to
get a live demo of all the must-have bathroom accessories. You can turn showers on, see how they perform on different settings and see for yourself how the valves and knobs work. There will be full audio visual equipment along with high-tech LED lighting throughout.’
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Awards for Christian Aid volunteers To celebrate 60 years of Christian Aid Week, the Neston branch handed out awards to people who had made outstanding contributions. Local recipients were Lynne Vaughan, in recognition of the work she has done in Liverpool, Ellesmere Port, and Neston, ever since 1958. A posthumous award was given for Ken Hulme, who worked tirelessly for Christian Aid for many years, and initiated the sponsored walks. Lynne, whose award was presented at the annual Christian Aid service at Christ Church, Willaston, said: “I feel very privileged to receive a Diamond Award for being one of their volunteers for 59 years. I will be accepting it also on behalf of all those collectors and committee members who have been co-workers in the work of Christian Aid. I count them all as dear friends.” Ken’s award was presented to his widow Barbara Hulme, in Cornwall, where she now lives near her daughter Jan. This year’s sponsored walk in March raised over £1700. The house-to-house collection in May raised over £6,000. Treasurer Eileen Ward said: “We would like to thank all the walkers, and their sponsors, the volunteers who collected, and all the members of the public in Burton, Neston and Willaston who gave so generously. All of this money will go to help mothers feed and educate their children, to give the next generation a better start in life.” Top: Lynne Vaughan with her Diamond Award Middle: Lynne Vaughan, Linda Jones and Eileen Ward at Linda’s Afternoon Tea, in Burton, which raised £1,000 Bottom: Eileen Ward and Barbara and Jan Hulme with Ken’s Diamond Award
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Help to Buy ISAs - and how first time buyers can save up for their future home Sophie Teague explains how homebuyers can benefit from a government scheme Help to Buy ISAs are a new type of ISA suited and designed to help first-time buyers save up a deposit for their future home. We at Campion Solicitors are experienced in all legal aspects relating to the Help to Buy ISA and purchasing your first home. First time buyers can save up to £200 a month towards their first home through a Help to Buy ISA. To begin you need to make an initial deposit of £1,000 in the ISA. The ISA and the government will increase your savings by 25%, so a £50 bonus for every £200 saved in the ISA. The maximum government bonus being £3,000. The bonus is available on purchases on homes of up to £450,000 in London and up to £250,000 outside London. The Help to Buy ISA is very accessible and are available from a range of banks, building societies and credit unions. When you proceed to buy your first home your Solicitor will apply for your government bonus after telling your bank or building society you are closing your Help to Buy ISA. If you require any more information please email Rachel at rachel@campionsolicitors. co.uk or Sophie at sophie@campionsolicitors.co.uk or call 0151 342 9021
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SCHOOL 2018 CHOOSING the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Over the next few pages you can learn about some of the open days that will be running across the area during the autumn months. Open days are so important because they can show parents much more than a report or a school league table. You get to meet staff, ask questions, see the facilities and see how the school operates. Looking for the right school is like searching for the perfect home. It’s only when you step inside that you know if it’s right for you and your child. 26 To advertise call 01244 350398
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BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL ‘A happy school consistently producing confident and considerate individuals as well as top results’ Good Schools Guide 2017
Birkenhead School is one of the UK’s leading independent schools located in the heart of Oxton, Wirral. The School offers an all through education for girls and boys from nursery at 3 months through to sixth form and educates in the broadest sense, instilling values and qualities to set pupils apart from their peers. Smaller class sizes, investment in pastoral care and a close school community across the year groups means teachers know what makes every pupil ‘tick’.
‘Attending an independent school adds the equivalent of two additional years of schooling by age 16’ HMC (Professional Association of World’s Leading Independent Schools)
Teaching staff look to ignite pupils’ passions and interests by going beyond the national curriculum and offering outstanding opportunities across music, sports, arts and academia. Visits to NASA in Houston, cricket tours to Barbados, talks from high-profile speakers such as Tim Peake, Astronaut and Sir Tony Robinson, as well as clubs ranging from astronomy club to uni-cycling are just some of the many opportunities offered recently to pupils. Prospective parents and pupils are warmly invited to visit the School and can contact 0151 652 4014 to find out about forthcoming Open Days and Taster Days and what difference an independent education could offer their son or daughter.
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Top independent girls’ school launches more Wirral bus routes A top independent girls’ school in Chester will be introducing more capacity on its bus routes from Wirral in September. Three minibuses will run from Wirral to The Queen’s School in Chester before and after school, enabling families who previously would have had to drive or catch public buses easy access to the school. Currently the school operates two Wirral buses which are extremely popular. From September three buses will pick-up and drop off from West Kirby, Thurstaston, Heswall, Willaston, Puddington, Ledsham and Great Sutton. The school caters for girls aged 4-18 at its Lower and Senior School and can boast some of the best academic results in the county. Bursary places are available for Year 7 entry. Headmistress Mrs Clark said: “Our research suggests there is a demand in the area for an 30 To advertise call 01244 350398
academic girls’ school like ours which goes the extra mile to nurture its pupils. “Girls thrive at Queen’s because we value them as individuals, inspiring, supporting and challenging them to excel. “We very much hope the extra capacity will enable more families from the Wirral area to enjoy the unique and much-valued education we offer here and I look forward to welcoming them at our up-and-coming open events.” Miss Lyndsay Hilton, who will take the helm as Headmistress of The Queen’s School from January 2018, will also be attendance at the Senior School Open Morning. l Senior School Open Morning Saturday 14 October l Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 19 October l Lower School Open Morning (Infant and Junior entry) Saturday 4 November
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Girls thrive at The Queen’s School because we value them as individuals, inspiring, supporting and challenging them to excel. Come along to our Open Morning to find out more. Take a tour led by one of the girls and meet our highly qualified team, including Miss Lyndsay Hilton who will take the helm from January 2018.
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Abbey Gate College celebrates 40 Years with special gala concert In July, Chester based independent school Abbey Gate College hosted a special Gala Concert as it marked its 40 years anniversary. As part of the concert, 75 past choir members joined the current choir producing a spectacular sound of 140 voices. The concert was directed by Mr Stewart Smith (right, above) who is retiring after 39 and a half years as Director of Music. During this time, he has led a thriving music department with many of his former pupils progressing to careers in opera, music production and cathedral music. At the concert, the audience also enjoyed performances from the Infant and Junior School choir, instrumentalists, and vocalists. The choir has sung in most English cathedrals including London’s St Paul’s Cathedral, where they will return to in April 2018. The choir has also toured to various locations including France, Belgium (Menin Gate), St Mark’s Venice, Germany, Italy, Holland, Denmark and the west and east coast of the USA on two occasions. The concert also welcomed the new Head of Music, James Andrews (right, below) who, as well as being a former pupil of the College, is an ex-Head Chorister of Chester Cathedral and a graduate of the Birmingham Conservatoire. He begins his post in September 2017. For videos of the night’s performances go to the Abbey Gate College YouTube channel. 32 To advertise call 01244 350398
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GARDENING BY JANET HEATH
EARLY AUTUMN 2017 has been an odd year. We had a mild dryish winter, not much spring rain and up to mid July, a dry summer. As a result, many of the later flowering plants have started flowering much earlier. However, there are some plants that will give autumn colour, so here are some recommendations. The dark purple foliage and red flowers of Dahlia, Bishop of Landaff would contrast with the bright yellow flowers of Rudbekia fulgida Goldsturm growing to about 75cms. It is one of my favourite plants because the flowers go on for weeks, in some seasons well into October. Both like a moisture retentive but well drained soil. Another long flowering plant are Asters, which can be tall, about 1m or short to 30cms.
They have recently been renamed as Symphyiocrichum but I can’t see gardeners remembering the name! Aster novae belgii Little Pink Beauty grows to about 30cms and has many pink daisy like flowers for weeks. Try Aster frikatii Monch which has lavender pale blue flowers and grows to 1m. Both would look good with the yellow Rudbekia. Sedum spectabile Autumn Joy is a reliable autumn flowering perennial with succulent foliage and flat haeds of dark red flowers loved by bees in autumn. Some perennials will flower again in autumn so maybe your Delphiniums, Roses, some perennial Geraniums and Astrantias will give a second showing provided they have had to first flush of flowers cut off in summer. For pretty flowers under the shade of trees or in other dry
shady spots, try Cyclamen hederifolium. They flower in autumn with the flowers popping up before the leaves as you can see from the photo.. Colour is white and all shades of pink. They grow from corms which start small and over time, will get to saucer size. September and October is a good time to dig up, split and move perennials whilst the soil is damp and plants have time to settle before winter. Also a good time to plant and move evergreen shrubs for the same reason. Plant out runners of strawberry plants or buy new plants. Strawberries start to reduce production after a few years and need replacing for maximum fruit production. If apples are ripe they should come away in the hand if lifted gently. Do not try to pull them off the trees, as that is a sign they are not ripe.
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Parents sign up to avoid school parking snarl-ups PUPILS and parents in Neston have teamed up to avoid dangerous parking outside school. Neston Primary School, the police and council have developed a new Parent Parking Charter that is specific to their school. A school competition was run to design the front of the school charter. The winner was Ellie Lewis, a Year 2 pupil, chosen from 12 entries into a competition. She said; “I was really pleased my design was chosen and I hope that everyone will be safe drivers and parkers from now on”. Cheshire West and Chester Council Ward Councillors, Louise Gittins and Nigel Jones both supported the Charter through their Member Budgets, which enabled two banners to be produced and each child to receive some reflective items. Parents and carers dropping off school children were asked to sign the charter to agree to abide by the guidelines in it. Head teacher Rob Golding said: “We are very grateful to PCSO Tudor, our ward councillors and the staff from Cheshire West and Chester Council for their help in creating and launching our Parking Charter. I hope that together we can limit the number of incidents of poor parking and increase the safety of pupils, road users and pedestrians”. l Back row: Sarah Collins (Road Safety CWaC), Sharon Marshall (Localities Officer CWaC), and PCSO Tudor. Top Row: Josh Rudd, Faith (Junior Safety Officer), Jody Jones, Lakelan Dring, Leighton Reilly, Ewan Evans. Bottom row: Ellie Lewis, Millie Williams 38 To advertise call 01244 350398
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Parkgate Carnival raises £9,400
A riot of colour, music, carnival rides, art and craftwork, enthralling performances, lip-smacking food and glorious sunshine made for the perfect Sunday for Northern Lights Children’s Charity as it hosted its 30th Anniversary celebration Carnival. Organisers were delighted to welcome close to 5,500 people and as the purpose of the event was to give heartfelt thanks to the community the charity were delighted to reach so many people. It was also thrilled to raise just over £9,400 which will allow them to send even more children to Lapland to meet Father Christmas. Following an official opening from the Mayor of Neston and the crowing of King Andrew and Queen Neave the Carnival buzzed and hummed with activity all afternoon and into the evening. The cricket field was transformed with more than 70 stalls including crafts and mouth-watering snacks and dishes, a vintage caravan photo booth, re-enactment history displays, zorbs, rides, soft play, a cake competition, a raffle, police and fire brigade, human table football and not one but two stages where performers regaled audiences simultaneously with dance and a wide variety of choirs and bands. Picture courtesy of Ian Chantler Photo Imagery
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Parkgate Primary School choir who performed at this year’s ‘Parkgate Carnival’. Revellers enjoyed a splendid performance of songs which included Do-Re-Mi from the ‘Sound of Music’ and an Abba mega mix. Picture from the school
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Pupils lording it on the stage Bishop Wilson CE Primary School pupils put on an end-of-year performance ‘Time Lord’.
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Friday 8th September Neston Town Hall plays host to Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games cyclist Bryan Steel, from 7-9pm. Join Bryan for a Q&A, a chance to see some of the latest bikes from Specialized & Trek courtesy of The Bike Factory and a chance to see some cycling apparel from Arrivee Performance Clothing. He will talk about his time competing as a professional athlete, working with contemporaries such as Bradley Wiggins and the evolution of coaching methods. Bryan is now working as an elite coach and is looking forward to meeting local riders who want to take their riding to the next level. To book a place, visit the Eventbrite website and search for Bryan Steel. Saturday 9th September Fun Dog Show at Stanney Fields Park, Neston. The Friends of Stanney Fields Park are having their Fun Dog Show in the park with registration from 2pm. Come along to the free event and give your best friend a chance to shine and maybe even win a prize. For more information call 0151 336 1022. Friday 15th September Justin Madders MP will be at Neston Community and Youth Centre, Burton Road, for his regular Neston Surgery from 10am-12noon. To make an appointment please phone 0151 355 2365. Tuesday 19th September Willaston Horticultural Society meet at the Memorial Hall, from 7,30-9.30pm. Speakers give a talk on a horticultural theme. Once a year the group organise a trip to a flower show or extraordinary gardens. Contact Lyn Jackson-Eves on 0151 512 0550. Saturday 30th September The latest offering by community cinema group Neston Flicks is ‘Lion’ (PG) at Neston Civic Hall, at 7pm. It tells the story of five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of kilometres across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Calcutta, before adoption by an Australian couple. 25 years later, armed with only a handful of memories, unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home. Tickets from Neston CYC on Burton Road, Neston Library, My Gift Place and on the door on the night from 6pm.
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Antique Clock Care Repair & Servicing Quality Assured Service from a British Horological Institute Award-Winning Horologist 31 years experience Free estimates Free Collection/Delivery
Steve Bowe Painter & Decorator
PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES
Over 25 years experience Friendly, reliable service
l Private & Commercial l No job too big or too small l Interior & Exterior l Time Served Tradesman with 25+ years experience l FREE ESTIMATES
Tel 0151 334 7121 Mob 07773 266870
TEL: 0151 339 5924 MOBILE: 07790243159
60 Woodkind Hey, Spital, Wirral
Nigel Simkins
Property Painter
Painter & Decorator
Internal/External 3 Rooms for the price of 2 6 Rooms for the price of 4
Time served tradesman Interior & exterior
0151 208 6039 07804 889352
Build Pave & Scape
Please call - Stephen Rose Tel 01244 566222 Building
BARRY MORRIS
0151 357 3091 07841 989660
Email property.painter@yahoo.com
J&G BUILDERS SPECIALISING IN
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Build Pave & Scape
EXTENSIONS & ALTERATIONS Email: info@buildpaveandscape.co.uk Web: www.buildpaveandscape.co.uk
Over 20 yrs experience.
FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL brickwork and stonework.
info@buildpaveandscape.co.uk 0151 739 3628 We have completedEmail Tel: 336pride 3710 installations throughout the We0151 especially ourselves in the construction www.buildpaveandscape.co.uk UK and Republic Web: of Ireland, covering North 07812333731 Mob: 0771 stone 276 3290 Wales, the North West, Cheshire, Shropshire, the of natural patios / driveways / courtyards, Tel: 07971 583615andor 01978 311025 www.jgbuilders.co.uk Midlands, South of England, Northumbria www.adjoineryandbuilding.co.uk brickwork and stonework. the North of England. Specialists in:
We have completed installations throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, covering North
• Traditional Sett Paving • Natural Stone Paving • York Stone Paving
DIRECTORY
l Joinery l Brickwork WITH HELP & ADVICE Email: info@buildpaveandscape.co.uk Web: www.buildpaveandscape.co.uk FOR DESIGN IDEAS All aspects of building l Stone Patios l Extensions ALL BUILDING WORKS and hard landscaping. l Driveways l Loft Conversions We specialise in the installation of all aspects UNDERTAKEN We specialise in the installation of all aspects Welandscaping especially l Courtyards of building and hard and pride have over l Kitchens & Bathrooms KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, 20 years experience of building and hard landscaping and have over ourselves in the l Brickwork GARAGES, CONSERVATORIES etc l Renovations We especially pride ourselves in the construction construction of: 20 years experience l Stonework FULLY INSURED No job too small. Time Served. of natural stone patios / driveways / courtyards,
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Directory Carpet / Oven cleaning
or Oven?? Dirty Carpets or Oven??
Electrical
C.B.R.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES DOMESTIC
eaning Fully Insured
90472 60076 cleaning.co.uk
Expert Deep Cleaning Fantastic Results l Fully Insured
Tel 0151 636 0009 Mob 079360 60076 www.carpetandovencleaning.co.uk Computers / IT support
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
All aspects of electrical work undertaken Unbeatable quality, cost and service
Tel 0151 336 3218 cbrelectricalservices@live.co.uk
For a fast, reliable & friendly service for: l Domestic l Commercial l Industrial l Rewires l Fuse board replacement l Inspecting & Testing l Alarms & security lighting l PAT Testing Tel - 0151 342 2008 Mob - 07831 528463 www.excelelectrical.org.uk
Driveways / Gardens
Muckaway and Mini Digger Hire
l Muck removed - by self loading 32T grab wagon l Mini digger and dumper hire with or without operator l Decorative gravels/slates & landscaping materials l Top Soil supplied, various grades l Driveways, footings and gardens excavated l Recycled aggregates
Tel 0151 353 8686
www.grabandshift.co.uk
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Gardens
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DRIVEWAY & PATIO SPECIALISTS l Indian Stone l Block Paving l Fencing l Dropped Kerbs l Streetworks Accredited Contractor l Fully Insured Design Service Available
For an affordable quote please call Steve on
07716 870153 0151 721 0559
SMC PAVING
Muc
l Muck rem l Mini digg l Decorativ l Top Soil s l Driveway l Recycled
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Directory Gardening / Excavation
E A Reed & Sons Ltd
Plant Hire & Groundwork Contractors All aspects of groundworks undertaken including tarmacadam, footings, demolition, driveways, menages, spoil removal, small extensions, fencing works, excavation works undertaken & digger/machinery hire.
0151 677 4306 07774 608674 Email s.reed708@btinternet.com
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST
£17
A MONTH! (+ VAT, min booking 3 months)
Roy Hand Landscape Gardening
l Fencing l Turfing l Hedge cutting l Scarification l Moss and weed killing for lawns l Concrete Imprinting l Patios l Grounds maintenance
Call 0151 336 8507
Andy’s Lawn and Garden Care l Jungle clearance l Hedges cut & lowered l Trees topped & pruned l Stump grinding
Lawn Specialists l Lawn Cutting l Turfing l Driveways l Hedge Cutting l Lawn Treatments l Patios l Fencing
Tel 07973 858252 0151 336 2614 nsington@hotmail.com
Fencing
l Lawns scarified l Chippings by request l Tidy-ups l Jet washing
Free Quotes. All waste removed
Tel 01244 376201 07427 630210
Handyman
Local Experienced Reliable Tradesman
All work considered including, Patio, Re-pointing, Fencing, Decorating, Tiling, Gutter Repairs, and more. Please call for a no obligation quote
0151 336 1481 or 07541 200503
Handyman Services Decorating, Pointing, Roofing Gutter cleaning & repairs Flat pack & all DIY Free quotes No call out charge OAP discounts 0151-538-9108 07837584482 www.glaze-rite.com
Handyman SOS Time served kitchen and bathroom installer Tiling, painting, plumbing, flatpacking etc All work completed to a very high standard Please call for a free consultation
Nick Sington 0151 336 2614 / 07973 858 252 nsington@hotmail.com
DIRECTORY
DAVID ROBERTS Property Maintenance & Handyman
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Directory Garage doors
Kitchen Units
Glazing
Glaze-rite
If you are looking to change your garage door, why not let Pennine help choose from a vast range of styles and colour finishes. l Up and over l Sectional doors l Roller doors l Side hinged l All colours l Automatic or manual For free quotation call 0151 336 7136 / 07786 682152 www.penninegaragedoors.co.uk
Joinery
Picture Framing
Parkgate Carpentry & Joinery Est 25 years
All aspects of Joinery, built in funiture, windows, doors, locks and repairs etc. No job too small
Tel 0151 336 7011 Mob 07964 016339 Plastering / Rendering / Tiling
Chris Smith Plastering DIRECTORY
Tel 0151 353 1124 Mobile 07950 366193
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Misted up units replaced UPVC doors/windows fitted Hinges, locks & handles repaired All glazing repairs FREE quotes/OAP discount 0151 538 9108 07837 584482 www.glaze-rite.com
All plastering works undertaken, internal and external Small building work, painting, tiling and carpentry Over 30 years experience Call now for your free quote cmsmithplastering@gmail.com
NEW 4 OLD
Kitchen Door Replacement Specialists Transform your kitchen at a fraction of the cost Over 25 years Experience
01352 761851 07709 303440 Contemporary Kitchens Formerly at Brimstage Hall Planning
HIGH ST GALLERY
Neston Competitive picture framing Framed local views of Wirral & Cheshire - Ideal Gifts 33 High Street Open Thur, Fri,10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm Phone 0151 336 8607
CSH
Plastering & Tiling
Covering all aspects of interior and exterior 30 Years Experience, Fully Insured
For the perfect finish call Carl 07703 734837 or email cshplastering@outlook.com
Neston Plastering Services Professional, Friendly, Reliable Service All types of plastering work undertaken:
Internal Damage Repair, Ceilings Re-plastered, Skimming, Dry Lining, Rendering, K Rend
High Quality Finish and Extremely Tidy
Call for a free quote
01928 529293 or 07919 337 545
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Directory Plumbing/Heating/Bathrooms
Tiling And Plumbing Services
PLUMBING SERVICES
Complete Bathroom Installations Baths l Showers l Wetrooms l Tiling l Plastering l Radiators l Decorating
0151 353 1348 07966 448 606 www.tilingandplumbingservices.co.uk Prop: Roy Hughes
For all your bathroom needs
GAS l PLUMBING l DRAINAGE LGSC certificates Central Heating Installation Renewable energy & solar Guttering & Drainage Bathroom Suites fitted All Gas Appliances Fitted & Serviced Plumbing Leaks LPG Gas
DO IT ONCE - DO IT RIGHT FREEPHONE
0800 2321587 www.budgetmaintenance.co.uk Wirral, Chester & N Wales
Tree surgeon
Plumbing, Heating and Building Services All trades covered - over 25 years experience
l Central Heating Installations l Bathrooms & Wetrooms l Kitchens l Renovations Mob 07804 205 390 Tel 0151 936 0487
M Axon Central Heating & Plumbing Specialists No job too small
l All Domestic Plumbing l Bathroom Installations l Service l Repairs l Central Heating FREE l Power Flushing ESTIMATES l Sensible Prices l 24hr Call Out (mob only) l Triton Shower Specialist Call Jim on
0151 336 8948 / 07765 865567 Email insideandoutsideplumbing@yahoo.co.uk
Cerami Mosaic Marble Slate Travert
l Time Serv l All Work F l We Will Be Like For L
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Roofing
Incorporating
Gas Safe & IPHE Registered
A friendly and reliable local business Established for over 35 years
0151 336 1965 07747797110 Wasp Nest removal
Neston Comp Bathroom Solu
Complete bathrooms supplied, fi from £2,995
For a no obligation quote ple Jim 0776 586 5567 or Colin 015
Water Features
Touchwood Tree Surgery Pruning, Felling, Reducing Dismantling and Clearance Hedge Maintenance Stump Removal Tree Surveys and reports Free Estimates & Advice
0151 336 5847 07825 994 246 www.touchwoodtreesurgery.co.uk info@touchwoodtreesurgery.co.uk
v PONDS v LAKES v WATERFALLS v PATIOS v DECKING POND CLEANING SERVICE FULL LANDSCAPE SERVICE
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RFS Cert Arb & NPTC Qualified Staff Fully Insured Domestic & Commercial
TEL 0151 336 6130 55
ESTABLISHED 1992
UPVC WINDOWS, DOORS AND CONSERVATORIES
Specialists in bespoke Extensions, Conservato
• Installations carried out by our o • 75% of our installations com • 10 Year In
Telepho
Open 7 Days
Tel 0151 343 9876
www.4seasons-wirral.co.uk Registered No 13712