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Mabel helps to tackle dog fouling THE council has a new ‘poster girl’ to help tackle dog fouling in the borough. Mabel, a Newfoundland, will attend events and visit schools to help spread the word about good dog ownership. In addition to Mabel (and her owner, John) teachers and pupils at William Stockton School in Ellesmere Port are also involved in the campaign. Mabel proudly wears her staff ID badge during her first day at HQ in Chester joined by pupils from William Stockton School in Ellesmere Port, Councillor Lynn Riley (back row, third from left) and officers involved with the campaign.
School earns praise for station partnership Children from Westminster Primary School have been Friends of Ellesmere Port Railway Station since 2011 and their efforts have once more been recognised in the Cheshire Best Kept Station awards. The station won the Joan Mossland Primary School award for the partnership between the station, the school and the rest of the station friends. Judges were particularly pleased with the peace poppy artwork created by the children which was the focal point for the Act of Remembrance at the station in November. Rossmore Councillor Pat Merrick said: “In the centenary year of the outbreak of World War One it was poignant to see the poppy artwork created by the children. It was a focal point at the station when all ages gathered to remember those who lost their lives through conflict. Friends of Ellesmere Port Station are always looking for enthusiastic partners and residents to join the group. The contact for more details is Sally Buttifant, senior transport officer on 01244 976788. Pupils from Westminster Community Primary School - Sophie, deputy head girl, Kyle head boy, Chloe head girl, Joel deputy head boy with the award.
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Welcome to Talkabout’s Health and Fitness blog. Each month I’d like to share with you fitness knowledge, information about nutrition, how to get the most from your work outs and general tips for well-being.
BE A GOOD EGG THIS EASTER! Leading up to Easter is a tricky time of year, the good intentions of the New Year are wearing off and the threat of children being off surrounded by chocolate, is enough to test anyone’s will power! So what can you do to stay on track and avoid undoing your hard work? 1. Review your goals, you started January with the aim to drop some dress sizes or get bikini ready for summer! So what’s changed, you need to stay focused and remember what you set out to achieve, yes Easter is coming but does this mean you have to over indulge? No!
2. Allow yourself a little treat, but be realistic, there can be up to 1100 calories in a 200g Easter Egg, so this means even two of these a week equates to an extra 2200 calories this is an extra days calories in just two eggs! 3. Your Easter dinner...watch out for the calories! Many think the mounds of veg on a dinner and the fact its only a little bit of meat, you can eat as much as you want. Think again, you are looking at over 1000
calories for an average sized dinner with the trimmings, add this with the glass of wine maybe some dessert and your well on your way to your recommended daily allowance in just one meal! Keep servings small, lay off the roast potatoes , honied parsnips and Yorkshire puddings, steam the veg and stick to breast of chicken to keep calories down! Fruit, sorbets and yoghurts make for a healthier dessert.
4. Just because it’s a bank holiday doesn’t mean fitness classes, gym schedules or walking the dog has to be forgotten, yes you have time off but enjoy active family time, not eating, drinking and catching up on your favourite soaps. Burn off those little treats by bike riding, swimming, group fitness or family walks.
5. If you plan to burn off some extra lbs know how hard you have to work in order to get results. Do you know how hard you have to work to burn off 1000 calories? Just under two hours of continuous front crawl is needed to reach this target, leisurely bike ride 350 calories per hour, increase your speed and gradient to burn off more, low impact aerobics 400 per hour, up the intensity to high impact to reach 600. Continuous skipping for 1 hour reaching 700 calories ph. So next time you reach for that cream cake, chocolate bar or egg think how hard you will have to work to burn it off, it may help you rethink!
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Colour their lives forever... We’d like to invite you with open arms to take a look around King’s. Here you’ll uncover a vibrant, academic environment for girls and boys with distinctly separate schools for Infant, Junior and Senior pupils. A nurturing approach and stimulating curriculum will combine to develop and enrich your child’s life forever.
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WHAT’S ON IN April Thursday 2nd April Cabaret & Dinner at West Cheshire College, 7pm, at the Ellesmere Port Campus. Email: Marketing@West-cheshire.ac.uk. Tel 01244 656100. Cost £15. Friday 3rd to Monday 6th April East Boat Gathering and Sea Shanty Festival at the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum. A great weekend to visit the museum with lots of visiting boats, music, mini-beer festival, fun activities and evening talks and concerts. Tel 355 5017. Saturday 4th April The play The Aristocats Revisited will be performed at the Montague Cafe, on Whitby Road. Tel 07414 600912.
REGULAR EVENTS Last Sunday in the month Guided tours at the Hangers, Airfield Way, Hooton Park, Ellesmere Port, 1-3pm. Free but donations accepted. Visit this unique local hidden gem. Learn about its history and the part the hangars played in both World wars. 327 356, email info@hootonparktrust.com or visit www.hootonparktrust.com South Wirral Arts Society The group meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings 7-9 at Hooton Golf Club off the A41. New members welcome. Call Min on 327 2260 for further details. www. swas.btck.co.uk
“Everybody Needs Somebody” Private Elderly Care, Companionship and Housekeeping with Residential • Daily • Solutions Respite • Temporary Care Fee
m Regular Housework m Spring & Emergency Cleaning m Cleaning of Business Premises m Ironing & Laundry m Carpet Cleaning m Upholstery Cleaning
0151 342 9780 07590 297504 www.poppiesofwirral.co.uk Email: popwirral@hotmail.com Providers of reliable, professional and properly insured services throughout the UK since 1980
Private and Independent Elderly Care in the Home with Care Fees Solutions
Bunbury Carers at Home EST. 1968
Trust • Peace of Mind • Support
01829 260280 www.bunburycarers.co.uk
Andys Lawn and Garden Care l Jungle clearance l Hedges cut & lowered l Trees topped & pruned l Stump grinding
l Lawns scarified l Chippings by request l Tidy-ups l Jet washing
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Tel 01244 376201 07427 630210
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Any Problem Can Potentially Be Addressed • The Bowen Technique is gentle, subtle and relaxing hands-on treatment. • Not a form of massage; there is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue. • Safe for people of all ages; promotes healing, pain relief and recovery of energy. Appointments take about 45 minutes and can be performed through light clothing. There are a series of short breaks allowing your body to respond to the gentle moves, subtle and fine adjustments which re-balance, relieve tension and reduce pain. Three or four treatments at weekly intervals are usually sufficient to achieve lasting relief from even long standing pain. To receive maximum benefit it is recommended not to mix with other therapies such as massage, reflexology, physiotherapy etc. Treatment Costs £35 for an individual session or £90 in advance for a series of three.
Appointments available in Heswall from Nicholas Tobin Cert. ECBS Email: Nicholas@WirralBowenTherapy.co.uk W: www.WirralBowenTherapy.co.uk Tel: 0151 342 8087
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Painting and Decorating
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Directory Wirral Handymen Tim and Julian
n Roofing n Guttering n Floors laid n Pointing n Patios cleaned n Decorating 0151 348 0793 0794 288 34 75 DaviD RobeRts Property Maintenance & Handyman Local Experienced Reliable Tradesman
All work considered including, Patios, Re-pointing, Fencing, Decorating, Tiling, Gutter Repairs, Gardening and more. Please call for a no obligation quote
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Kitchen Door Replacement Specialists Transform your kitchen at a fraction of the cost Over 25 years Experience Tel 0151 342 3388 or 01352 761851 (after 6pm)
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Plumbing/Heating
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