January 2018 - Issue 126 www.overleighroundabout.co.uk Inside this month: Queen’s Park High School, Santa dash, festive Westminster Park, health & beauty and PCSO Lauren Davies.
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The festive fun is nearly over but we have to pay homage to the local volunteers who made it all so special in Westminster Park and Handbridge. The light switch-on events really helped to kick-off the festivities and hopefully brought some extra trade to the area. We also have news from Queen’s Park High School, local clubs, crime news with Lauren Davies, fitness with Hayley and lots more, as well as gardening, health & beauty and clubs news.
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Not just any carol concert Year 7 singers at Queen’s Park High School were in demand during December. For the fourth year running the choir were once again invited to add that extra touch of festive spirit and sing carols to all the staff at M&S Bank Headquarters on Chester Business Park during their annual seasonal lunch. As well as enjoying a share of the festive ambience, it was a great opportunity for the students to gain experience performing to a live audience of over 200, while raising funds for the forthcoming School Production – School Of Rock. As a thank you for all their efforts they were then invited to indulge in not just any Christmas dinner but an M&S Christmas dinner!
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RSPB Chester Group Wednesday 17th January 7.30pm - Discovering Doñana. Paul Kenyon gives an illustrated talk about one of the most important wetlands in Spain. Visitors welcome. £2 for group members, £4 for visitors (refreshments included). Christleton Parish Hall, Village Rd, Christleton CH3 7AS. Overflow parking on road or at church. Saturday 6th January – Full day field trip to Pennington Flash. Lots of Ducks and winter visitors, including little dodgers in the trees as well as visiting wildfowl. Trip leaders Nick Carey 01928 574502 and Helen Wilson. Sunday 4th February – Full day field trip to Point of Ayr. For coastal birds (High tide 13.50) then maybe Gronant Beach and Big Pool Wood if time Trip leader Ian Cameron 01829 770974 It is vital to call the trip leaders a few days before each trip, to book and check start time and location. Stout footwear and sensible clothing are essential. Car sharing is encouraged. Newcomers and beginners welcome. Water and a packed lunch are advisable. For earlier information, phone 01244 335670 or see www.rspb.org.uk/groups/chester Let’s play at Lache Parents can bring their young children along to special play sessions at Lache and Handbridge Children’s Centre on Tuesdays, from 1-2.30pm. Come and join in the fun every week, get ideas to do at home with your little one, learn new songs and rhymes and find out more about what’s on at your children’s centre. No need to book, come along and join in! The Let’s Play sessions take place at the children’s centre, in Hawthorn Road, Lache. Call 977791 for more information. The main aim of our club is to bring people together of all ages and abilities, who have a common interest in modelling railways Chester Model Railway Club of various scales and gauges. They cater for all, from those just starting up to more advanced modellers, so plenty of help and encouragement is available. Club night is Monday from 8pm to 10pm. Call Colin Dollimore on 629167 or visit www.chestermodelrailwayclub.com
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Community spirit lights up Westminster Park The Lord Mayor of Chester, Razia Daniels, praised the residents of Westminster Park for their community spirit as she switched on their Christmas Lights at Westminster Park shops. Community Spirit is the theme of her year in office and, as the children at Belgrave Primary School arrived to sing carols, and residents young and old gathered to watch the lights come to life, she said that this was a fine example of just what she hoped to see in a local community. The event was organised by Westminster Park Residents’ Association and was generously supported by Councillors Razia Daniels and Neil Sullivan, together with local shops: Bebbington’s Butchers, Bebbington & Williams Fishmongers, Francis Thomas Greengrocers and the Coop.
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Car park proceeds go to charity Queen’s Park High School marked the launch of the Christmas opening of its car park by welcoming all manner of ‘Santas’, who were taking part in Chester’s Santa Dash. All funds raised from the day’s car parking were donated to two very worthy charities, The Countess of Chester Baby Grow Appeal and The Hospice of The Good Shepherd. The QPHS car park is an innovative business venture operated by the school’s PTA. Lisa Jones, of the PTA said: “This is a great way for us to support two great local charities and to launch the Christmas opening of the QPHS car park.”
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Rocket man Rory roars into the final A student from Queen’s Park High School has been selected to compete at the UK finals of a science and engineering competition after his exciting project caught the eye of judges. Rory Jones who is now in Year 9 from the school will now take his place in next year’s The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition. Earlier this year, Rory’s name was announced as one of the winners of the regional heats at The Big Bang Fair North West with his project entitled ‘Chemical Rockets’. As part of the project, Rory created a series of rockets powered by chemical reactions. He has since showcased and demonstrated his rockets launching to visitors during the school’s Open Evening in September and is now working on developing the project further ready for the national finals. Finola Sutton, teacher of science & coordinator for the academic excellence programme, said: “Rory has worked independently on this fantastic project and he is an outstanding student ambassador for Science at Queen’s Park High School. We can’t wait to see him represent the school and present his ‘Chemical Rockets’ at the national finals.” Rory will be invited to attend the competition finals, which are taking place at The Big Bang Fair at Birmingham’s NEC in March 2018. Here, he will vie for top prizes including the coveted title of UK Young Engineer and GSK UK Young Scientist of the Year.
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You may choose one treatment from each section below Sea Salt Salt Scrub Full Body Brush ---------------------------Babor Discovery Express Facial Sensational Eye Treatment Express Manicure or Pedicure ---------------------------Hydrating Body Wrap Detox Body Wrap Heated Foot Treatment ---------------------------Mini Head Massage Hand Massage Foot Massage Included in this spa day is a Relaxing Spa Lunch and Full use of Health Club Facilities Special New Year Price
£79.00
£79.00
Valid from 01/01/2018 until 28/02/2018
terms and conditions apply subject to availability
per person
Why not enjoy 24hrs of indulgence….. Book one of our luxurious rooms to truly enjoy your spa day experience, followed by a wonderful 2 course Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. This all inclusive offer is a perfect New Year treat and is all yours for…..
£141.00*
Per person Mon –Thurs
£161.00*
Per person Fri - Sun Price based on two people sharing
Subject to availability valid from 01/01/2018 until 28/23/2018 excludes 14th February 2017
New Year 30 Days of Fitness for £30.00
If you’re new to fitness why not try out our health club with our 30 day New Year membership offer. For just £30.00 you will receive full membership for 30 days, no contract, no joining fee. After this period if you wish to become a full member you will receive 10% off the first months membership New Members Only * Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. valid from 01/01/2018 until 28/02/2018
Rowton Hall Country House Hotel Health Club and Spa, Whitchurch Road, Rowton, Chester CH3 6AD telephone - 01244 335262 e-mail - thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk www.rowtonhallhotel.co.uk Overleigh Roundabout January 2018 31
Hayley’s health and fitness
NO MORE EXCUSES.... Make 2018 your YEAR! I hear it all the time, excuse after excuse, granted some are genuine, but when it comes to getting fit and ditching bad food, people really will think of all sorts to put off starting a diet and healthier lifestyle. How many times have you heard people say: “I don’t have the time!” classic for I am not prepared to make time. As a busy working Mum, I completely understand that time is so limited and you almost feel selfish by spending some evenings jumping about a hall getting fit when you could be at home lightening the work load. However, over the years this what happens... Women come to me to get fit before their big day, they lose weight, feel fantastic and vow never to go back to bad habits. They get married life changes and fitness is no longer on the agenda. Comfort eating, bad food choices and minimal movement takes over. What happens... you gain weight and start feeling sluggish, rubbish about self. You buy bigger sized baggy clothes and become stuck in a rut! In the back of your mind you know you should do something about it but pushing yourself to make that first step seems unmanageable. Take a snap of you now and write down how you feel. Pop that away along with the date you took it. Secondly get a diary and note when you can make time for you! With training sessions when devised properly only taking up 30 minutes a night surely you can squeeze a few of these in. Take into account partners shifts, childcare etc. Get a workout buddy, someone who is motivated, someone that will drag you there if need be. Pick a work out you enjoy! There is no point joining a gym if you hate running on a treadmill and have no idea what you’re doing with
weights. It’s about using your time wisely, getting the most from a work out in the shortest amount of time possible! There are so many classes running that will be pay as you go, don’t tie yourself down to contracts - you’ll begrudge it even more if not enjoying it and still have to pay the money. Go and give it your all, you’re there you might as well work your socks off! Try a few different things whether its Zumba, Boogie Bounce, Hiit training, Abs class and remember variety is good! Sticking to one Exercise 3 times per week all year is good but you’ll get more if you mix it up, a good instructor will often change routines and mix sessions up every 4-6 weeks which will allow your body to get more out of it! Lastly stick at it and match your diet to the hard work your putting in. The fact is you will see better results with a good training plan and a healthy varied diet to match. Commitment is the key, make 2018 the year for you! And watch how this has a huge positive impact on the other factors in your life. Track your progress, whether it’s an inch, a dress size, a few lbs anything is better than nothing. Don’t use the scales as your only method of monitoring, remember building muscle means you can drop inches but the scales will stay the same. Don’t get disheartened if you don’t see changes straight away, a good eight weeks of healthy eating and exercises and you will not only feel different your clothes should fit better too. Written for Talkabout Publishing by Hayley Ryder Personal Trainer and Class instructor 07551 878786
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MONTH FREE!
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Overleigh Roundabout Terms January 2018 apply 33 & Conditions
Do you have an interest in helping the younger generation? Passion for Learning is an innovative, charitable organization, committed to enthusing children about reading and learning by making it fun, exciting and motivating. Our volunteers work 1:1 with primary school children (ages 4-11) to bring them books, games and activities that increase their skills and help them to grow in confidence. Above all, the work that Passion for Learning does is full of imagination and fun. We want to make children curious about their world and keen to find out more. Volunteers go into school during the school day, spending about half an hour with each child. Our volunteers establish strong connections with the children, so Passion for Learning looks for commitment and reliability. Schools are very flexible and understand that volunteers may have other commitments, but we try and agree a routine at the start which accommodates both the volunteer and the children. Speaking as a volunteer myself, I can honestly say it is one of the best things I have ever done. It is so rewarding seeing
the children begin to gain confidence in their reading or become enthusiastic about a subject they perhaps had no knowledge of before. It is only a short amount of time each week but it can make the most incredible difference to the children. Our volunteers are a diverse group of men and women of all ages. Previous experience of working with children is not necessary. Enthusiasm, imagination, a good sense of humour and, most of all, a passion for learning is all that is required. Passion for Learning works hard to ensure that volunteers enjoy an excellent experience providing full training, regular ongoing support and a wealth of social activities that ensure that the team feels like a very big family. We are seeking volunteers to go into local primary schools – can you help us? To find out more, please contact Diane Clark on 07966 404355 or 0151 356 8717 or email diane.clark@passion-for-learning.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
• Could you spark curiosity in a child? • Could you jump into a book and make it come to life? • Could you play and make learning fun?
To find out more, come and join us for a coffee! We will be at Hobson’s Café, Hoole at 10.00 – 12.00 on the 1st Wednesday of every month and at Storyhouse from 10.00 – 12.00 on the 3rd Wednesday of every month
➢ We are looking for volunteers to work with children in local primary schools on a regular basis. ➢ No previous experience needed and full training will be provided. To find out more, please contact: diane.clark@passion-for-learning.com or call 07966 404355 / 0151 356 8717
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Passion for Learning
FITNESS @ FIELDS Providing really effective exercise under specialist supervision Dislike the gym? Feel like you don’t know what you’re doing? Not a problem – All of our classes are small, friendly and designed to be less intimidating than going to the gym. Our classes are more personal as our specialist instructors will work with you to create a unique training programme that focuses on your goals.
Not exercised in a while? Worried you’re not as fit as other people and how you may look? Don’t stress! you will be assessed by one of our instructors then placed into a class with people of similar fitness ability to you – The instructor will show you how to safely and correctly complete all exercises and will always available during class times to offer advice and support.
Feel like you’re Too old? Too over weight? Have an Injury or special requirement? Just not sure you can do it? FITNESS @ FIELDS is for EVERYONE. It’s our job to help you achieve your own optimum level of fitness. Too old? No such thing. Overweight? This will help. Injured? We specialise in that. Whoever you are, whatever issues you have and whatever fitness goals you want to achieve – Join us and start your journey to fitness TODAY!
Contact FIELDS PHYSIO CLINIC for further information: 01244 671948 or info@fieldsphysio.co.uk
Date
Return
Tour
Fri 19 Jan
Sun 21 Jan
Mystery Tour 1
Days
Sat 27 Jan
Mon 29 Jan
Mystery Tour 2
Sat 3 Feb
Tue 6 Feb
Scottish “All Inclusive”
House Party & Burns Celebrations
Fri 9 Mar
Sun 11 Mar
Wed 14 Mar Sun 18 Mar
Cardiff Weekend St Patrick’ Ireland
Hotel
Price
Supp
4* Hotel with Leisure Fac 4* Hotel with Leisure Fac Winnock (Drymen)
£149.50 £149.50 £249.50
£30.00
3 5
Holiday Inn - Cardiff Central £185.00 Esplanade (Bray) £379.50
£30.00
St Kilda Auckland Suncliff Fairhaven Derwent 4* Marriott (Den Haag)
£239.50 £249.50 £279.50 £289.50 £279.50 £479.50
Red Lea Haddon Hall Chesterhouse 4* Wensum Valley
£289.50 £299.50 £389.50 £399.50
3 3 4
£30.00 £40.00
£55.00
Including Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
Mon 16 Apr Fri 20 Apr
Torquay
Sun 22 Apr
Thu 26 Apr
Dutch Bulbfields
5 5 5 5 5 5
Fri 27 Apr
Tue 1 May
Scarborough
5
Thu 3 May
Mon 7 May
Tue 8 May
Sat 12 May
Mon 19 Mar Fri 23 Mar
Llandudno “Showtime”
Mon 26 Mar Fri 30 Mar
Morecambe “Through the Ages”
Mon 2 Apr
Fri 6 Apr
Bournemouth
Mon 9 Apr
Fri 13 Apr
Weymouth
Including Keukenhof & Amsterdam
Mon 14 May Fri 18 May
Eastbourne “Magnificent Motors” 5
5 5
Isle of Man
Royal Norfolk
Nil Nil Nil £20.00 Nil £75.00 Nil Nil £50.00 £40.00
Including Sandringham House & “Thursford in Summer”
5 5 Sidmouth 7 Killarney “Gems of Southern Ireland” 7
Quorn Osborne Bedford Killarney Towers
£299.50 £299.50 £499.50 £579.50
7 6 5
Esplanade Clarence House Gilsland Hall
£429.50 £359.50 £329.50
£50.00
8 5
Queens Campanile Reims Centre
£449.50 £599.50
£30.00
Mon 21 May Fri 25 May
Skegness
Mon 28 May Fri 1 Jun
Ilfracombe
Sun 3 Jun
Sat 9 Jun
Tue 12 Jun
Mon 18 Jun
£20.00 £50.00 Nil £100.00
Including the Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsular
Sun 24 Jun
Sat 30 Jun
Dunoon
Sun 1 Jul
Fri 6 Jul
Tenby
Mon 9 Jul
Fri 13 Jul
Northumberland Delights
Including Settle / Carlisle Railway
Sat 14 Jul
Sat 21 Jul
Llandudno
Sun 22 Jul
Thu 26 Jul
Reims “Champagne Country”
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Nil £25.00
£70.00
Date
Return
Tour
Hotel
Price
Sat 28 Jul
Sat 4 Aug
French Alps & Lake Annecy
8
Alpen Roc
£799.50
£150.00
Mon 6 Aug
Sun 12 Aug
Isle of Wight (Shanklin)
7 6 4 6
Holliers Haddon Hall Golden Jubilee Menlo Park
£399.50 £399.50 £389.50 £499.50
Nil
7 5 10
South Beach Clifton Park Juan De La Cosa
£419.50 £329.50 £995.00
£100.00
5 7
Bedford Columba
£359.50 £409.50
£70.00
Weston Super Mare & “Carnival Delights”
5
Sandringham
£269.50
Nil
Mon 29 Oct Fri 2 Nov
Torquay Tenby
Thu 29 Nov Mon 3 Dec
Babbacombe
Mon 10 Dec Fri 14 Dec
Eastbourne
Fri 21 Dec
Fri 28 Dec
Austria - Christmas
Sat 29 Dec
Wed 2 Jan
Valkenburg - New Year
5 5 5 5 8 5
Derwent Clarence House Hotel De La Mer Haddon Hall Edelweis (Gotzens) De Bogaerde / Walram
£269.50 £289.50 £299.50 £299.50 £799.50 £499.50
Nil
Mon 19 Nov Fri 23 Nov
4* Wensum Valley
£249.50
£20.00
£249.50 £249.50 £249.50
£20.00
“All Inclusive”
Wed 15 Aug Mon 20 Aug
Eastbourne “Airbourne Festival”
Thu 23 Aug Sun 26 Aug
Edinburgh Tattoo & Falkirk Wheel
Sun 2 Sep
Fri 7 Sep
Galway
Days
Supp
Nil £70.00 £75.00
Including Connemara Pass & Kylemore Abbey
Sun 9 Sep
Sat 15 Sep
Mon 17 Sep Fri 21 Sep Sun 23 Sep
Tue 2 Oct
Troon & Isle of Aran St Annes Cantabria (Northern Spain)
“All Inclusive”
Tue 9 Oct
Sat 13 Oct
Sidmouth
Sun 14 Oct
Sat 20 Oct
“Scottish Autumn Tints”
Mon 5 Nov
Fri 9 Nov
Including Oban & Isle of Mull
Festive Season Tours
Thursford Christmas Spectacular Norfolk
3
Mon 26 Nov Wed 28 Nov
Norfolk
Thu 6 Dec
Sat 8 Dec
Norfolk
Sun 16 Dec
Tue 18 Dec
Norfolk
3 3 3
Mon 12 Nov Wed 14 Nov
£65.00 Nil
Nil
Nil Nil Nil £140.00 £55.00
Golf & Country Club
as above as above as above
Overleigh Roundabout 4
£20.00 £20.00
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01244 879797 / 07789 541145
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