Overleigh oct 2015 by Talkabout Publishing

October 2015 - Issue 99 www.overleighroundabout.co.uk

Inside this month: PCSO Chris Fox, Queen’s Park High School, cake club, Health & Beauty and gardening

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

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

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POLICE have stepped up patrols in Edgars Field Park following reports of groups gathering there and leaving litter. You can read more about PCSO Christopher Fox’s activities on page 24. In this edition we’ve got details of a new cake club in Chester, health and beauty with Jane Bryant, gardening with Janet Heath and Bruce Edge’s butcher’s blog.

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Extend or move?

any people love where they live - the house, the neighbours and the location - but when things become a bit cramped they often face a difficult decision: “Do we extend or do we move?”

take appropriate loading of a floor rather than a ceiling? Do you need planning permission? All of these things cost money but you won’t necessarily see a great benefit from the expense incurred.

As estate agents we are always being asked for our opinion and predicted end value of a house if extended. Here are a few hints, tips and some questions to get you thinking about whether extending your home is right for you.

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How much will the house be worth if we extend? Generally speaking if your property is already in good condition and you decide to extend into the loft or at the back of the house you should plan to stay for the medium to long term. A good quality extension will usually cost anywhere from £30,000 upwards, but you are not guaranteed that this amount will be transferred straight to the end value of your home. LOFT COnVERSIOn If you want to extend into the loft we generally advise that you try and incorporate an ensuite as well as another bedroom. This will be more expensive but will certainly help with end value. Think about access into the new loft room. Will you lose a bedroom creating space for a second staircase? Is there enough head height or will you need to include dormers and a new roof? Will the joists need strengthening to

Extending to the rear or side to create a large kitchen and social space is always popular but consider how much garden area will be used. Family houses with small gardens can sometimes struggle when it comes to resale. Also think about a two storey extension rather than just single. The cost does not double but the space can. Have a look where your drains are. How close to the boundary can you build? Will you need a party wall agreement? Will a neighbour have a right to light issue? Can you build under permitted development or do you need permission? Whatever you decide to do, make sure you get the relevant building regulations approval and we always advise consulting an architect before you approach a builder. If you are facing a decision about whether to extend or move, do contact Somerville’s Estate Agents to discuss things through. We will be able to provide you specific advice about your property and an estimate of the current and post-building work value.

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Get together over a cake! CH4 HISTORY IF you’ve been inspired by the Great British Bake Off – you may be interested in Chester’s very own Cake Club. Meeting at various venues across Chester, the club is a very informal gathering of amateurs who like to get together over a cake! Ken Davies, organiser of the Cake Club, said: “This is not a professional bakers’ club but simply a laid back club for those who like to bake and eat cake socially with other people. “We’re a friendly group that meets every six weeks in informal surroundings, everything from pubs and cafes to church halls. Selecting a different theme each time is fun and allows people to get imaginative with their baking, and makes for a great talking point at each gathering.” The latest meeting was held at the Ring o’Bells, in Christleton, where the atmosphere was very convivial and although there were lots of berries in the cakes there was no Mary to judge the layers or comment on any soggy bottoms. Members simply tucked into each other’s cakes before sharing out any leftovers for everyone to take home. The youngest member Grace Broughton, aged 16, said: “I just really like cake and it’s something different to do.” Newest member Tiffany Elliott said: “It’s my first time at the club and I have received a very warm welcome.” Andrew Price, who had created an amazing three tier cake, added: “I like the challenge of different themes as it allows me to be creative.” The club, which is a part of the UK Clandestine Cake Club, association was set up in 2010 and is currently organised by a local baking enthusiast Ken Davies. To find out more about the next event visit http:// clandestinecakeclub.co.uk/groups/chester/

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MEADOWS CLAMPDOWN Good news to report is ten people have been arrested in a joint Cheshire / North Wales police operation and charged with Conspiracy to commit Burglary in Chester. Warrants to arrest the individuals were executed simultaneously in Cheshire, North Wales, West Mercia and Greater Manchester. If you see anything you think is suspicious please don’t hesitate to call 101. During the Summer Holidays youth diversion activities have been held in the Lache and Handbridge and across the summer there has been relatively few reports of youth related anti social behaviour across Overleigh. If you get issues in your local area please call 101 so that we can attend the area and try and deal with the problem.

Over the last few weeks residents have reported instances of people camping and people committing anti social behaviour on the Meadows, Handbridge and would like to see a regular Police presence. Plans to Address issue PCSO Fox, PC Flanagan and other neighbourhood patrols will attempt to check the area on a regular basis. If any problems are reported or encountered the patrols will try and deal with them in an appropriate and proportionate manner to try and ensure that the Meadows remains a pleasant environment for residents and visitors to enjoy. You Said – Residents around Edgars Field have expressed concern about groups congregating in Edgars Field and been loud and anti social. After these groups have attended a large amount of litter has been left. We did – PCSO Fox and other neighbourhood patrols have attempted to check Edgars Field when possible. On patrols Officers haven’t found there to be any issue with anti social youths, but will continue to patrol regularly to ensure the park is safe and trouble free.

Please call 101 if you have any issues to report. Also my e mail address is Christopher.fox@cheshire.pnn.police.uk. Please remember if you have any issues the Police and the local councilors hold the following Surgeries on the first Saturday of every month: Chester Street, Saltney – 9am-10.15am Westminster Park Shops – 10.30am – 11.45am Handbridge – Dee Bridge - Opposite the Ship Inn – 12noon-1pm. If you see one of us out and about stop and have a chat

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Rowers camp out in the West Country Queen’s Park High School Rowing Club students, parents and their coaches travelled to Ross on Wye for a weekend of camping and to attend the regattas at Gloucester and Ross on Wye. Successes included - Wins for Gwilym Harris competing in the J13 single event at both regattas, Harrison Kendall-Smith - J14 Single at Ross, Emily Cox and Eve Finlay – WJ16 double at Ross, Zara Gautier-Price and Kiera Burke – Wj13 double at Ross. These events also saw the year 8 girls squad compete in single boats for the very first time. Morgan Whitley won all his races to compete in the final against Harrison Kendall-Smith in an all QPHS final. New pupils get a taste of high school The school once again hosted a very successful Summer School for incoming Year 7 students. The focus of the week was ‘building confidence’ with students from a number of different primary schools taking part in a wide range of activities. This included treasure hunts, rounders matches, quizzes, numeracy and literacy challenges, art activities, cookery and a mini Olympics. The week ended with the students taking part in an awards ceremony attended by their families and school staff. All the students who took part had a fantastic week and said that they felt more confident about starting secondary school, had made new friends and felt like they knew their way around the school building.

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Gardening by Janet Heath

Flowers in October With autumn sunshine and cooler nights there are flowers that will still give you plenty of colour in October if you plan ahead. For well drained soil in sunshine, such as at the base of a wall I would try Nerine bowdenii. This exotic looking deep pink flower is about 30 cm (12 ins) tall and emerges before the leaves. Plant these bulbs about 2 inches below ground in groups. To go with it as ground cover, plant Cyclamen hederifolium, the autumn flowering cyclamen. They too like well drained soil and also do well under trees provided the soil isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wet. With their tiny pink and white flowers popping up before the marbled foliage, they will form a carpet around trees and shrubs. For something more dramatic how about Yucca gloriosa Variegata? As you can see from the photo, this is a dramatic spikey plant with a tall spire of creamy bell flowers. It is reasonably hardy if grown in a sheltered spot with well drained soil. I would plant Sedum spectabile (Ice plant) around it for flat heads of red flowers in autumn

and low growing perennial geraniums for summer interest. There is still plenty of interest from the fading heads of Hydrangea flowers, the tall spikes of Teazels and even the seed heads of Crocosmia Lucifer add structure to the fading beauty of autumn. In the garden there is a lot to be done. Planting bulbs of Daffodils, Chinodoxa, Alliums and Lilies for colour next year should be done in October and November when the soil is still warm from summer with moisture to get them growing. Prune your climbing roses by cutting out the oldest stems and tying in new shoots horizontally to get them to send up flowering side shoots next year. Stems that you want to keep and have flowered this year, cut back by half and tie in. October is also the classic time to split and replant perennials. Cut back the old foliage, dig them up and chop or pull into smaller pieces selecting the newest growth for replanting or giving away to friends.

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