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AUTHOR Geoff Nelder has apologised after annihilating Dodleston in his latest book. Geoff, a former teacher, is actually very fond ofthe village and regularly cycles through Dodleston - but unfortunately he has had to destroy it in his new short story The Memory Book, which you can read about in this issue. We also have news of a new church service at the Catholic High, sporting success at Queen’s Park High School, Overleigh St Mary’s Nursery as well as health and beauty with Jane Bryant, and policing with PCSO Chris Fox.
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Novelist Geoff apologises for ‘destroying Dodleston’!
WESTMINSTER Park man Geoff Nelder has chosen to annihilate Dodleston in his latest novel. Geoff Nelder (68), who taught Geography and ICT at Queen’s Park High School for 26 years, has apologised to Dodleston residents for destroying the village in The Memory Rock, his 82nd published short story. Geoff said: “Many of my pupils were bussed in from Dodleston. As a tonguein-cheek act of revenge, my latest short science fiction story sadly obliterates Dodleston.” He apologises and rushes to say he loves the village and often buys his papers there on his regular bike rides. The Memory Rock is free to read at http:// thewifiles.com/?p=631 Geoff has also had six novels published including a humorous thriller, Escaping Reality and his ARIA Trilogy science fiction Property Maintenance which is the only story featuring infectious Building Our reputatiOn On recOmmendatiOn amnesia. Chester Zoo and Penmaenmawr Fernlea, Mold Road, Ewloe, Flintshire, CH5 3GU are featured. All his books and stories are Building Our reputatiOn On recOmmendatiOn from onthisAmazon. More details at geoffnelder. uilding Our reputatiOn On recOmmendatiOn All types work undertaken Fernlea, Mold of Road, Ewloe, Flintshire, CH5 3GU Fernlea, Mold Road, Ewloe, Flintshire,com CH5 3GU
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PILATES AND YOGA AT FIELDS PHYSIO CLINIC PILATES
Here at Fields we have been offering Pilates classes since 2002. Unlike other exercise fads it continues to be popular but why? Because it works!!!
Benefits Pilates is an excellent form of exercise to strengthen the core (powerhouse) that in turn improves posture. By strengthening your core you create your own ‘weight lifter’s belt’ that supports the back. Once the back has been damaged through injury or wear and tear it needs to have scaffolding to support it and this is what strengthening the core achieves.
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We insist on participants having a 1:1 session with Joy, our resident specialised Pilates instructor, to ensure they are aware of what they are trying to achieve and to make sure she is fully aware of any difficulties they have so that in the small classes of up to seven, the exercises are tailored to their needs. • Runners benefit from improved flexibility and strength improving stride length with improved core strength • Sports men and women improve strength, flexibility and symmetry of movement • Arthritic sufferers • Pregnant ladies and post baby to strengthen the muscles that have been stretched and restore correct posture
YOGA However for those who want a change or prefer the yoga approach to improving flexibility and strength we now offer YOGA classes. While the methods are different, pilates and yoga both develop strength, balance, flexibility, posture and good breathing technique. Both systems emphasise the connection between physical and mental health, although yoga places more emphasis on relaxation and uses meditation. Pilates exercises are performed in a flow of movement without the static poses associated with yoga. Here at Fields we are delighted to introduce Nicola are resident Yoga instructor who will be happy to instruct you. We have classes during the day and on Monday and Thursday evenings. Yoga class is on Thursday afternoon. For more information call reception on 01244 678821 and we will be happy to answer To advertise www.overleighroundabout.co.uk any 12 further questionscall you350398 may have, or visit our web page www.info@fields physio.co.uk
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Dieting without exercise... dont do it!
Diet and exercise go hand in hand, very rarely will you hear exercise or medical professionals telling people to do one without the other.
So why is it so important? Basically it doesnt matter if you are size 8 or 18 you can still be unfit. Fitness levels aren’t based on your outside appearance but instead on your ability to complete day to day tasks effortlessly and with ease. Running up the stairs, cleaning the house, gardening, doing the washing, even getting out of bed all have their secret exercise term. such as picking up two shopping bags, you ll use the same motion as lifting dumbells therefore this is a bicep curl, reaching to put tins on top shelf is same motion as a shoulder press etc. So if I can do these does this mean Im fit? Not necessarily, fitness doesnt stop there. Physical fitness as a technical term is a combination of qualities that enable us to be at our full potential in performing vigorous physical activities. It’s your flexiblity, your muscular strength, your muscular endurance and so on... so can all these factors be achieved from losing weight? The answer is no! Losing weight is an amazing feeling you feel better in your appearance, your clothes fit better and the compliments are through the roof, but if you cant go for a walk or play with the children without getting out of breath this probably isnt the desired look you were going for! Losing weight through dieting doesn’t build any muscle tone, which as we get older we
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THERE was success for Queen’s Park students at the Level 3 School Games Indoor Rowing Finals at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The Year 10 Boys Indoor Rowing Team won the County Championship, with Charlie Birchall Jones, Harrison Kendall Smith, Henry Doherty, Aiden Farrelly winning the team relay. Harrison and Charlie were 1st & 2nd in their individual races. The other teams just missed out on medals finishing in 4th, 5th and 6th places. One of the most impressive efforts was the Year 9 girls Kiera Burke, Zara Gautier–Price, Charlotte Carswell and Bethan Curtis who competed in the Year 10 event and narrowly missed out on a medal.
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QUEEN'S PARK H School makes the BBC news QPHS Year 9 students made the news for real in March as they took on the challenge of BBC School Report. Students had already decided to report on a co-construction project they are involved in their art & design lessons. David Atkinson, freelance travel writer and blogger started the day with a brainstorming session so students were prepped on interview techniques and writing professionally. Filming and editing followed. All to be done before the 2pm deadline. The project will rejuvenate the old East End Snack Bar, turning the dull and uninspiring interior into a work of art! Students will enjoy their lunches so much more as the eclectic collection of objects and artefacts transforms the space and will whet their appetites for years to come! Go to the BBC School Report page on the school website to watch the video and learn more about the project! At the theatre A total of 150 students from years 10 and 11 visited Liverpool Playhouse to watch a theatre adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. The students are studying the novel for their English Literature GCSE, so they were excited to be given the chance to see a live performance of the famous allegory, which tells the story of a group of young boys deserted on an island and left to fend for themselves. Philosophy Q&A Philosophy and Ethics students were able to speak directly through Skype to leading philosopher Dr David Webster at the University of Gloucestershire - humanities RE and philosophy department. The Q&A session was an exciting chance for sixth form students to engage directly with a published philosopher on subjects of their choice and listen to Dr Webster ‘s enthusiastic delivery of ‘Life after death in Buddhism’ - a topic for their synopsis writing in this summer’s exams.
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K HIGH SCHOOL The Diamond Jubilee
Experiencing university life
Year 9 students took the short trip to Chester University’s new Queen’s Park Campus to take part in a brand new initiative which would widen their reading repertoire and give them a taste of university life. The students had been asked to read some challenging books and then discuss them with students studying English at university.
Sixth formers meet science professor Prof Michael Coleman, from Aston University, came into Queen’s Park High School to speak to sixth form students studying biology, chemistry, physics and l3 applied science about how science research works and how discoveries are made. They were joined at the event by some students from Chester Catholic High and look forward to working together in the future.
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ON THE BEAT with Police Community Support Officer Chris Fox
BOGUS CALLERS AND CAR CRIME RESIDENTS regularly mention to me about incidents where they have received what they feel were bogus phone calls. During these calls they usually say that their bank, utility company or another large company has called asking for their personal details or bank details for some reason. A genuine company wouldn’t ring a customer out of the blue asking for personal details or bank details. Please don’t pass over this information to anyone phoning you up asking for these details.
is usually because they have seen an item of value to make it worth breaking into a vehicle to steal. If you take the two simple preventative measures of locking your vehicle and removing any valuable items from display you will dramatically reduce your chances of being a victim of this crime.
Thefts from cars
l An unlocked bicycle was stolen from Chester Catholic High School on 4th April.
Also could I take this opportunity to remind residents to lock their vehicles and make sure there are no items of value on display when you leave your vehicle. The vast majority of thefts from motor vehicles reported to the Police are from people who have not locked their vehicles. If a thief decides to break into a vehicle it
Generally this type of crime will be committed by someone just trying door handles and if a vehicle is locked and no valuables can be seen they will just move on and try the next vehicle.
l A tree was stolen from the front garden of a house in Rowcliffe Avenue, Westminster Park overnight on 6th March l Fishing rods were stolen from an unlocked shed in Curzon Park North. l Potted plants were taken from the front garden of a house in Earlsway, Curzon Park.
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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Saltney Post Office, 9.00am – 10.15 a Westminster Park Shops, 10.30 am - 11. Handbridge Old Dee Bridge, 12 pm - 1
MONTHLY COUNCILLOR / POLICE SURGERIES IF you want to have your say about crime or council issues, then regular surgeries take place on the first Saturday of every month. Surgeries for Handbridge, Saltney, Lache and Councillor Westminster Park take Jane Mercer Lache Ward place with PCSO Smith and 07867 805361 Chris Fox and the local Councillors. Saltney Post Office - 9-10.15am & 1.15-2.15pm Westminster Park Shops - 10.30- 1.45am Handbridge Old Dee Bridge - 12-1pm
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St. Mark’s Church Lache and Saltney Sunday Services 9am Holy Communion; 11am Family Service; 6.30pm Contemporary Praise Messy Church every first Thursday of the Month 3.15 5.15pm Lache Community Centre Wednesdays: Munchkins, Baby and Toddlers Group 1pm - 2.45pm Thursdays: A Different Taste Community Cafe 10.30am - 1.30pm Tuesday - Thursday: St. Mark’s Playgroup 9.15am 12.15pm
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