March 2018 - Issue 128 www.overleighroundabout.co.uk Inside this month: Croquet club, Queen’s Park High School, hospice thank you, health & beauty and local clubs news.
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PLANS for a new school building at Queen’s Park High have received approval from councillors. The £4million building will be the new home of the Christleton International Studio, a new kind of school for 14-19-year-olds. You can read more in this edition. There’s also an invitation to play croquet, a meeting about health provision in this area, Queen’s Park High School, local clubs, crime news and lots more, as well as gardening, health & beauty and clubs news.
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£4million school building receives council support COUNCIL planners have given approval for a £4million school building which will be the home of the new Christleton International Studio. It will be built within the existing Queen’s Park High School to replace a 1960s block which sits between the original school buildings. The studio opened in September within a vacant wing of the Handbridge school but it is hoped that students aged 14-19 will be able to move into the three-storey new build in 2019. Unlike a traditional school, it is run in partnership with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and other large multinational companies. Principal Kate Ryan said: “This is fantastic news. We are excited to grow in our building which has been designed specifically for our students and our style of learning. The unanimous decision for the build reflects the support for CIS in the Chester community.” The only concerns were about parking, which is already a big issue in Handbridge. The new development would have an extra 20 spaces but local councillors believe that more should be created within the school to prevent it spilling over onto local streets.
Bike marking in Westminster Park The local police community support officer organised a free bike marking event in Westminster Park. The idea is that stolen bikes can be more easily reunited with their owners if they are inscribed with a special police code.
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l Wednesday 14th March Field trip to Sefton Park, Liverpool then Widnes/Runcorn In search of parkland and lake birds, moving on to Widnes/ Runcorn parks if there’s time. Please call Ian Cameron 01829 770974, or email rspbchester@ googlegroups.com at least three days beforehand to book your place and confirm meeting time and place. Destination parking fees may apply, plus bridge/tunnel tolls. Booking essential. l Wednesday 21st March, 7:30pm An evening talk on vultures and raptors of the Spanish Pyrenees by Ashley Grove. Indoor meeting at Christleton Parish Hall, CH3 7AS. Price: £2 members, £4 visitors, refreshments included. To confirm, phone: 01244 335670 or email: rspbchester@googlegroups.com For a taster of the subject, see http://www.ashleygrovewildimages.co.uk/galleries.php l Saturday 24th March Field trip to Clocaenog Forest in search of woodland species and early migrants. In addition to its birds, Clocaenog Forest is one of the last strongholds of red squirrels in Wales. Please phone Brian Gresty, 01978 855663 or email: rspbchester@googlegroups.com at least three days beforehand to book and your place and confirm meeting time and place. Booking essential. For all field trips, it is essential to call or email to book and check start time and location. Stout footwear and sensible clothing are essential. Car sharing is encouraged, usually from Caldy Valley Church, CH3 5PR. Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Water and a packed lunch are advisable. For more information see our website www.rspb.org.uk/groups/chester Chester Globetrotters The next meeting takes place on Saturday 17th March, from 1.30-4.30pm, at the Grosvenor Museum. Paul Gillingham will talk about ‘Pilgrim’s Progress: Santiago de Compostela by Bicycle’ and John Brinkley will speak about ‘A Small Collection of Stans – Travels in Central Asia’. Entrance Fee £3 – refreshments included. Enquiries to Hanna on 383392 or Eve on 01606 301762. www.chesterglobetrotters.co.uk Chester Family History Group The next meeting on Thursday 29th March, 7.30pm, at All Saints Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Hoole, featuring a talk by David Guyton entitled ‘To the other side of the world and back’. Members and non-members are very welcome The group also has a family history help desk at Chester Library at Storyhouse on Tuesday mornings between 10 and 12noon.
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GARDENING BY JANET HEATH
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By March, spring will be here, the bulbs will be out, some trees and shrubs will be growing and we will hope that there isn’t a cold snap to damage new growth.
Pale yellow Primroses and Primulas in multi-colours will continue to flower in sheltered spots, along with some blue violets. I expect that blue Forget me Not will be starting to come out too and en-masse they make such a cheerful show. No need to sow seed, just let the plants set seed, shake them around and next year you will get a wonderful show. Another perennial that is good for early spring, will grow in dry light shade and has evergreen foliage, is the Epimedium x versicolour Sulphureum. With heart shaped leaves that turn bronze in winter it will bring forth stems with pale yellow flowers in spring. You can cut off the leaves to see the flowers as they form or leave the leaves on and hope the sprays pop up above the leaves. Continuing the yellow theme, the vibrant yellow flowers of Forsythia will be everywhere on the streets. These easy shrubs will form large twiggy plants with yellow flowers clustered on the leafless stems. You can grow as a hedge covered in yellow blooms before the leaves come out. Cut back just after flowering, to keep them within bounds. Another March flowering shrub is the evergreen Mahonia aquifolium Apollo. This is an unassuming low growing evergreen shrub (to 1m) often grown in shade to cover the ground and usually looking a bit tired as it is ignored. However, try feeding it in spring and you should be rewarded with clusters of yellow flowers. The photo is of a swathe of these shrubs grown as ground cover under taller trees and the scent from the flowers was quite superb. Work to do in the garden includes cutting back dead foliage from perennials, trimming the winter flowering heathers to encourage fresh new growth for next year and completing the pruning of roses. If you grow Cornus or Dogwood for the red or yellow stems, cut them back hard every two or three years to about 30cms tall and give them a good feed of general purpose fertilizer such as Growmore. Feed all trees, shrubs especially roses and perennials with Growmore or a specific Rose Fertilizer to give the plants a good start to the year. Weigh out the recommended dose as I find I don’t apply enough!
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Try croquet this year Chester Croquet Club is inviting new players to have a go at the sport this spring. Croquet is a game of skill and strategy, angles, tactics and guile; a bit like snooker on grass. It does not require lots of strength or stamina, so it is ideal for any age and ability. Chester Croquet Club meets in Westminster Park off Hough Green in Chester. It is a friendly and successful club with about a hundred members and is always pleased to welcome new members of all standards from absolute beginners to more experienced players. The official season runs from the beginning of April until the end of September. Have a look on our website chestercroquet.club for more information. There will be a ‘Taster’ day held on Sunday 8th April 10am – 3.30pm. at the club for which there is a charge of £5 payable in advance. If participants then wish to join the club, beginners’ courses in association croquet and golf croquet will follow. Coaching is also available for people who have played before and would like to improve their skills. If you have played before and have no need of a taster session, then please contact the membership secretary to ask about membership. No previous knowledge of the game is needed and all equipment will be provided by the Club. The only requirement is that players must wear flat-soled shoes. If you would like to register your interest or would like more information, please contact the Membership Secretary, Sally Slater, on 01244 677645 / springboard_sally@ hotmail.com
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STEVE JONES ELECTRICAL
Chiropody Mobile Podiatrist
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The age of discovery There was sea of multi-coloured school jumpers in the corridors when over 200 Year 5 children from seven primary schools visited for the first of two Curriculum Challenge Days. Children were able to get a taste of High School life. In science, the focus was on the discovery of DNA, pupils became reporters for the day in the English sessions while in geography and history, the young guests were transformed into pirates as they learned about pioneers and the age of discovery. 28 To advertise call 350398
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Megan and Kristine tame the dragons Business studies students took part in a ‘Dragon’s Den’-style presentation as part of their assignment. While the whole class gained recognition for their efforts, a particularly special mention goes to Megan Pritchard and Kristine Tiskus who were the overall winners.
Young artist’s gallery showcase Congratulations to Sixth Form student, Kate Dixon whose stunning artwork has been showcased in this year’s ‘Young artists in Tuscany’ exhibition at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead. The exhibition is the culmination of a week’s art and design study tour to Italy and intense weekend practical workshops.
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Step into Spring Spa Day
....treat yourself to our luxurious spa experience You may choose one treatment from each section below Warm Salt Body Scrub Foot and Leg Treatment Warming Stones Back Massage ------------------Hydrating Body Wrap Shaping Body Wrap -------------------Babor Express Facial Sensation Eye Treatment -------------------Mini Head Massage Foot Massage Hand Massage Included in this spa day is a relaxing one course Spa lunch and full use of our Health club facilities
£85.00* Mon - Thurs
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Valid until 31/05/2018
Fri- Sun
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Foreboding Saltney skyline This picture of Saltney High Street with an incredible sky was taken recently by the photographer with the twitter handle ‘Idreamofpiesphotos’ Firm Roots Cancer Support Firm Roots is a support group for people affected by cancer. We meet for a coffee (and maybe lunch!) on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 12noon-2pm at Cafe Connect, St Marks Church, Saltney. Please feel free to join us in an informal atmosphere. Anyone is welcome. For further information call 01244 675372 or email Jan.Speirs@firmroots.co.uk Chester Adult Phab A social club for people with and without disabilities. We have 75+ members. We meet the second Monday of the month in a local public house / restaurant in Chester. Contact Lynda on 07828 571952 34 To advertise call 350398
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Look up....
and use all the space in your home We would all like more space in our homes and with houses in the UK getting smaller, space is at a premium. But what if there was an affordable way to create more space in our homes? A simple solution for all those people fed up of living among clutter and one that doesn’t require planning permission or any major structural building work. For most, the loft is a dark and dingy place visited seasonally; once to dig out the Christmas decorations and then again to bring down the holiday suitcases. A precarious scramble across dusty beams, torch in hand; grabbing what’s needed then clambering back past boxes filled with long-forgotten belongings. But that dark and dingy place is worth thousands. In fact, it takes up a third of
the floor space in an average home. So shouldn’t you be making the most of it? And that’s where More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL) comes in. Founded in Bolton over five years ago, MTLL specialises in generating space by making the loft easily accessible. And that’s all it does. It’s not a generic building company, and it’s not jack-of-all-trades. MTLL only installs loft hatches, ladders, boarding, lighting and insulation. It’s what the company does all day, every day, using qualified local installers who are reliable, tidy and efficient. The latest MTLL franchisee to open covers Crewe and Chester and is run by skilled tradesman, Adam Shepherd...“Our average job is about
Here’s a great way to make more storage space...
£290 and only takes a few hours to complete,” says Adam. “And for that, customers get a modern two section aluminium ladder 50sq ft of boarding and a light to make the space safe and secure.” The price customers are quoted is the price they will pay, with no additional call out or credit card charges. “More Than Loft Ladders is already a trusted name in the north west with over 2,500 successful installations, and I really wanted to bring it here to Cheshire...It’s such a great and cost effective way for people to gain the extra space they need,” added Adam. For a free survey and quotation with no obligation, contact More Than Loft Ladders now!
Install a loft ladder and make more use of your loft!
Loft ladder, Light & Switch plus 50 sqft of flooring from as little as £277+VAT which includes FREE fitting in less than a day. Over 1500 people have chosen us to fit their loft ladder, this is because we offer: • A FREE home visit • A FREE written quotation
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Plumbing and Heating Engineer Bathroom & Tiling Specialist Bathrooms, Showers, Tiling, Heating, Drainage, Leaks, Burst Pipes & more l Free Estimates & No Call Out Fee l Installation and Maintenance l All Types of Work Undertaken l Wall and Floor Tiling l No Job Too Big or Small l All Work Guaranteed For a Friendly and Professional Job Call: 01244 881870 or Mobile: 07837 472340 Overleigh Roundabout March 2018 39