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MERRY CHRISTMAS CAN’T believe we’re already into December! Where has the year gone?

It’s our favourite time of the year with the Christmas lights up and a general feel-good factor in the air. There are lots of events to keep people busy this month which you can read about on the What’s on pages. Elsewhere in this edition there’s details of a photographic competition, an award for Little Sutton railway station, a new lease of life for the Rossmore estate as well as community info, homeless cats, what’s on and a business directory.

We hope you enjoy the magazine.

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Gifts from the ‘Angels’ of Little Sutton all the way to Eastern Europe Children from St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, in Little Sutton, have been busy filling and decorating shoe boxes to be transported to vulnerable children in Romania and the Ukraine. Mr Hughes, head teacher said: “Our families are always very supportive of children and families less fortunate than ourselves. We have had an overwhelming response to our request for filled shoe boxes. We can only imagine what a difference these gifts will make to the children in Eastern Europe.” The school is supporting the shoe box appeal organised by the Rotary club of Ellesmere Port and the T4U. Members from both organisations will transport the gift boxes to Eastern Europe and deliver to children via schools, nurseries and orphanages. Pupils at school will be able to follow the journey across Europe on the internet and are looking forward to seeing hearing about the trip in the new year.

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Local photogaphers are picture perfect The Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Cllr Brian Jones, has congratulated the winners of the town annual ‘photographic and all things arty’ competition at a special event. More than 160 entries were received under the five categories of Sport, Recreation and Leisure Time; Education, Skills and Employment; the New and Modern Ellesmere Port; Business and Employment and The Future of Ellesmere Port. Cllr Jones said: “We received so many exciting entries - really highlighting the many fantastic viewpoints the town has to offer through the eyes of the people who live and visit here. “The competition is fantastic and a true accolade to the town. Special merit must go to members of the Wirral Autistic Society and their clay canal barges. “This work is now all on display at the

Paperboat Gallery and I hope local residents take the opportunity to come and enjoy the local talent that we have here in Ellesmere Port.” Cheshire West and Chester Council launched the photographic and all things arty competition to celebrate all that’s great in the town through the eyes of the people who live and visit here and images, paintings, drawings, 3-D work, sculpture, performance and installations were all be submitted. Winners of the five categories received a £100 cash prize to spend in Whitby Road’s Paperboat Gallery. Winners and runners up: Sport, Recreation and Leisure Time Winner – Andrew Doyle Runner Up – Stefan Green Education, Skills and Employment Winner – Neil Creswell Runner Up – David Chennell The New and Modern Ellesmere Port Winner – Andrew Doyle Runner up – Simon Horsefield Business and Employment Winner – Miles Farley Runner up – Simon Horsefield

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Competition winners receive their awards from Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Cllr Brian Jones and Sonia Moss-Dolega. Pictured, left to right are: Ross Goldstein, Andrew Doyle, Sonja MossDolega (Paperboat Gallery), Miles Farley, Mayor of Ellesmere Port Councillor Brian Jones, Jochem Hollestelle (CWAC), Jess Crook, Neil Creswell, Pauline Billing.

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South Wirral Cats Protection have a number of cats who desperately need a home Everyone at the branch would like to say a big thank you to all who have supported us over the past year, and a great big meow from the cats. Between us we’ve made a difference so thanks to one and all. Whether you gave one of the cats in our care a new loving home, or gave your time as a volunteer, donated monies or items for sale, or are one of our members, or maybe you have one of our collection tins on your premises,. Without your support it would not have been possible to help the cats and kittens that have come to our attention in 2014

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Another award for railway volunteers Little Sutton Railway Station continues to win awards – after being presented yet again with ‘Outstanding’ honours in the North West In Bloom It’s Your Neighbourhood competition. The RHS contest is all about bringing members of the community together to make a positive change to the place they live, work or spend their leisure time. 2014 has seen the Station Friends at Little Sutton and Ellesmere Port stations focusing on the WW1 commemorations as well as the usual gardening and artwork projects including art created by Westminster Primary School pupils and young people from Whitby High School. St Paul’s Councillor Angela Claydon whose ward includes Little Sutton Station said: “It really is a feather in the cap to win the ‘outstanding’ award yet again and is testament to our wonderful Station volunteers who work so hard, providing a warm welcome for visitors and commuters.” Volunteers are always welcome at both stations and volunteers who would like to transform Overpool Station through gardening are particularly welcome at this time. Contact Sally Buttifant, senior transport officer on 01244 976788 for further details.

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Hotel and homes planned in Rossmore redevelopment Councillors have unanimously granted outline planning permission for part of a large scale redevelopment which will provide new job opportunities in the Rossmore area. Plans for the land off Jacks Wood Avenue and Rossmore Road East approved include a hotel, offices and restaurants. The site is opposite the former Gas Board land where there is outline planning permission for 280 homes and a business scheme, and also land to the south of the Technology Park on Inward Way where 500 homes are being built. David Thompson from landowner Peel Investment North told Strategic Planning Councillors that it was a good scheme for a prime location in the heart of the Rossmore area. The 120 bed hotel will be five storeys high and plans include a pub or restaurant, a crèche, offices which could be used for possible community health use or a fitness suite, a petrol filling station and a drive through cafe or restaurant. The scheme proposed a total of 278 parking spaces which included 25 disabled spaces and also 50 cycle spaces. Planning officers also recommended approval of the scheme and in a report before Councillors stated that the site was employment land but added: “It is also recognised that the site has been marketed unsuccessfully for several years. “Given these circumstances, it is considered that it would be difficult to justify a refusal of the application on the grounds of loss of employment land.”

Cllr Alan McKie agreed and pointing to numerous job opportunities he said: “I know we talk about industrial but industrial nowadays with technology is probably less employees than this particular development. “Even though it is outline it will actually give us a hotel, those restaurants, crèche. So I just feel it’s one of those things we have got to support.” Cllr Jill Houlbrook said: “I think it will enhance an area which has been left as scrub land for quite some time and it is nice to see, even though we can’t get what was originally planned for there, something actually developed on this area and get the area moving again, and increase employment.” Cllr Angela Claydon backed the plans but said she was concerned about the future design of the hotel. She said: “I know that this is only outline but I think what the real issue will be is what the hotel – as it is to be five storeys high – will look like. You will be able to see it from the motorway; you will be able to see it from the water as well. We do need it to have a really good visual appeal.”

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The end of year is the best time to appreciate the evergreen plants, mainly shrubs and trees. Holly or Ilex is the classic Christmas shrub with dark glossy green leaves and red berries. Frost on the leaves gives them a magical Christmas touch. Hollies prefer a moist, well drained soil so heavy waterlogged clay is not recommended. There are many other evergreen shrubs with cream, yellow and green foliage which always cheer up a garden in winter. Ground cover Euonymus Emerald n Gold and the variety Emerald Gaiety will cover the soil under larger shrubs. Another green and yellow shrub is Elaeagnus x ebbingei Limelight that will grow in sun or shade and

brighten up darker areas in winter. Conifers come into their own in winter and I love the smaller trees with silvery blue foliage. The blue spruce Picea pungens Hoopsii has silvery, ice blue needles and would be suitable for moist but well drained acidic soil. Another conifer with similar coloured foliage is Abies concolor Compacta which is a smaller slow growing tree with silver grey needles. These two smaller trees would look great with Rhododendrons and underplanted with Euonymus to give year round colour. My favourite sight in winter is to see Dogwoods or Cornus with red or yellow coloured bark planted against silver birch with the winter sun giving a glowing colour. Cornus alba Elegantissima is

one of the best with rich red stems in winter and green with cream edged leaves in spring and summer. It is a vigorous grower and will thrive on well drained or heavier soils in sun. Cut the stems down to 30 cms every two or three years to promote new growth and bright red bark. Jobs to do in December are limited. Keep off lawns when frosted as you may cause damage to the grass by treading on it leaving a trail of footprint sized dead grass! Prune shrubs to shape. If you have ordered bare rooted, trees, shrubs or roses plant them out when the weather is dry and the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. If they arrive when conditions are not right for planting, plant them up in pots or heel them in where the soil is well drained.

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REGULAR EVENTS Older People Enjoying Life group OPEL (Older People Enjoying Life) meet every Wednesday at the Day Centre, Hollymere Extra Care Development Homes, New Grosvenor Road, Ellesmere Port. OPEL groups are a revamp of the traditional day centre; older people can interact, socialise and maintain their mental and physical well-being through participation in activities, games and discussion. Contact Carol Wilson on 07717 651 419 or email carol.wilson@ageukcheshire.org.uk South Wirral Arts Society The group meets twice monthly on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm, at Hooton Golf Centre off the A41. New members welcome. Call Malcolm on 339 2620 for details. U3A Ellesmere Port University of the Third Age (U3A) meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2pm at the Groves Sports and Social Club, Whitby. Call Peter on 0151 345 1141 for details. Fridays Ellesmere Port Community Ladies Choir at Ellesmere Port Fire Station, 7-9pm. Tel 07798575353. All Ages welcome. Free event. Every third Saturday of the month The Whitby Hall Free Family Film Club, 2-4pm, at Whitby Hall. Free for younger children. Call 0151 357 2120 or visit www.actiontransporttheatre.org. Every third Sunday of the month Waterways Craft Group, at the Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port, 10am-4pm. This lively group meets the third Sunday of the month (with the odd exception) on the first floor of the Island Warehouse, to demonstrate the traditional crafts of the inland waterways. All Ages. Call 0151 355 5017 or visit www. canalrivertrust.org.uk 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

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Essential what’s on info for the next month

WHAT’S ON IN December Monday 8th December West Cheshire College presents An Evening of Music, 7-9pm, at Whitby Social Club. Call 01244 656100 for info. 13th, 14th and 20th – 24th December Santa Cruises at the Boat Museum, 11am, 12.45pm and 2.30pm. The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port’s ever popular Santa Cruises gives families the chance to take a boat trip on the canal with Santa before following him to his grotto to be told a tale and get a present. The event rounds off with refreshments. Book in person at the Museum reception or call 0151 355 5017. Monday 15th - Friday 19th December West Cheshire College Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’, 1-7pm, at the Ellesmere Port campus. Tel 01244 656100. Wednesday 17th-Sunday 21st December Christmas stalls and Carousel at the Civic Square, Ellesmere Port, 11.30am - 6pm. Thursday 18th-Monday 22nd December Christmas Grotto at Ellesmere Port Indoor Market, 10am-2pm. Free entry and a gift for every child, for more information contact: the Our Place Team. Christmas Eve Carols by Candlelight at the Salvation Army, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, at 11pm. Free event. Christmas Day l Service at the Salvation Army, Whitby Road, 10.30am. Free. l Christmas Day meal for people who would be on their own or in need, 11.30am. Please contact the Salvation Army on 355 1400 to book a place.

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Saturdays and Sundays until 21st December Free family Christmas themed fun each weekend, from 10.30am-3pm. Includes Granny Turismo on Saturday 6th December and Bricks Workshop on Saturday 13th December.

Useful numbers and info ALCOHOL PROBLEMS Local Helpline; 01244 364095 Alcoholics Anonymous: 709 2900 AL - Anon Family Group, Helping families of alcoholics. Tel: 0207 403 0888 ANCHOR STAYING PUT 0151 355 1313 AGE CONCERN 336 8388 ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 01244 851351 BUS SERVICES Bus & Rail Services Travel Line 0871 200 2233 open 8am - 8pm 7 days a week CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU Cheshire West CAB, Ellesmere Port office, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port. Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. 03444 772121

USEFUL NUMBERS

DOCTORS Great Sutton Medical Centre, Old Chester Road, Phone:- 0151 339 3126 Hope Farm Medical Centre, Hope Farm Road, Great Sutton. Tel 357 3777 Whitby Group Practice, The Surgery, 114 Chester Road, Whitby. Tel 355 6144 Old Hall Surgery 26 Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 355 1191 DRUG ABUSE Parents against Drug Abuse. Helpline 356 1996. All calls in confidence FIRE Emergencies, call 999. Non- essential calls, Ellesmere Port Fire Station, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port Tel 355 3333 GP OUT OF HOURS CENTRE, Western Cheshire Out of Hours Service... Clinics held at Ellesmere Port Hospital 01244 343300 HOMEWATCH Borough Homewatch Manager Ellesmere Port Police Station tel 355 4066 (Ext: 3063). 0r 01244 613063 HOSPITAL Emergencies call 999 Countess of Chester Hospital. Tel 01244 365000 POLICE Emergencies call 999 Ellesmere Port Police Station,

Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port Tel 355 4066 or 101 SAMARITANS LinkLine:- 0345 90 90 90 South Wirral and Chester Area Phone:- 01244 377999 ST JOHN AMBULANCE Tel 339 7203 (answerphone) Leave message and we will return call.

COUNCIL

Cheshire West and Chester Council. Call the switchboard on 0300 123 8 123. Online at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Councillors Ledsham and Manor Gareth Anderson (Con) Phone: 01513394390 Email: gareth. anderson@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Keith Butcher (Lab) Change Hey, Change Lane Willaston. Phone: 0151 327 5191 keith.butcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk St Paul’s Angela Claydon (Lab), 15 Little Green , Great Sutton Phone 339 8389 E: angela.claydon@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Cllr Ben Powell (Lab),19 Magdalene Walk, Ellesmere Port Phone 07824 865153 E: ben. powell@cheshirewestnadchester.gov.uk Sutton Nicole Meardon (Lab) 65 Berwick Road, Little Sutton Phone: 0151 512 2274 Mobile: 07970 836290 Email: nicole.meardon@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Paul Donovan (Lab) 44 Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton CH66 2BD Phone: 339 4167 Email: paul.donovan@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Willaston & Thornton Myles Hogg (Con) Silverdale, Benty Heath Lane, Willaston Phone: 327 4096 Email: myles.hogg@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Clubs and Societies Action Transport Theatre, Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 357 2120 Cats Protection: South Wirral Branch. Tel 355 9813. www.southwirralcats.org Cheshire Regiment Association. Ellesmere Port Branch. Tel 339 8734 Chester Accordion Club. Meets at Groves Club, Whitby. 2nd Tuesday 1.30pm, last Tuesday 7.30pm. Ellesmere Port 41 Club We meet 3rd Tuesday of each month at Brookmeadow hotel. Any ex Tablers or old friends are welcome. Contact: Chairman on 0151 339 1851 or 07887 593963. Ellesmere Port Flower Club. Meeting at Our Lady’s RC Church, Enfield Road, third Wed of the month, 7.30pm. Call 355 6454. Ellesmere Port Running Club. Meets at Whitby Sports & Social Club every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7pm. www.ellesmereportrunningclub.org Fibromyalgia Support Group. Tel Ruth Spicer on 348 1098 Ellesmere Port Musical Theatre Company Tel 0151 339 4390 Footloose Musicals (Junior section of EP Musical Theatre). Tel 356 2079 Great Sutton Male Voice Choir. Tel 355 5363 Great Sutton Townswomen’s Guild. Tel 355 4263 Guide Association (Ellesmere Port division) Email tinaives@hotmail.com Little Sutton Community Centre. Tel 356 6761 Mersey Morris Men Monday practice, in Thornton Hough Village Hall, 8pm. Tel 347 1685. Multiple Sclerosis Society Branch meets every third Wednesday in the month Contact Pauline on 07804506848 Royal British Legion Women’s Section: Little Sutton and District Branch. Tel 200 2939 Ellesmere Port Sea Cadets We are open to young people aged 10 to 18 and are based at TS Forward, Appleton Drive, Whitby, CH65 7EP. The unit is open every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1900 to 2130 and Tuesdays 1830 to 2030. Please drop by or ring 0151 355 1779 for further information. Soroptimist International. Tel 339 3352 South Wirral Art Society Meets at the Ellesmere Port Golf Centre, Little Sutton, twice monthly Tel 0151 339 2620 www.swas.btck.co.uk South Wirral Rambling Club Tel 07722 752494

South Wirral Stroke Club: Contact Secretary: Honor Ledder 348 0052 Sutton Wood Singers 0151 334 7013 Trefoil Guild. Tel 355 7669 University of the Third Age (u3a) Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2pm at Groves Social Club. Tel. Peter 0151 345 1141 West Cheshire Athletic Club Meets at Stanney Oaks Athletics Track, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, every Tuesday and Thursday (6.30-8pm), and on Saturday (10am-12 noon). www.westcheshireac.co.uk The club caters for anyone aged 8 years old through to pensioners and provides training and competition for track & field, indoor athletics, road and cross country running, as well as opportunities to become a qualified coach or official.

Schools

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, Capenhurst Lane, Whitby. Tel 355 2373 University CE Academy, 164 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port. Tel 0151 350 6000 The Whitby High School, Sycamore Drive, Whitby. Tel 355 8445/6 Little Sutton Childer Thornton Primary School, New School Lane, Childer Thornton. Tel 338 2170 Little Sutton CE Primary School, Berwick Road, Little Sutton. Tel 0151 338 2244 Parklands Community Primary School Parklands, Little Sutton Tel 338 2220 Rossmore School, Red Lion Lane, Little Sutton. Tel 338 2425 St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary Rossall Grove, Little Sutton Tel: 338 2430 Sutton Green Primary, Armthorpe Drive, Little Sutton. Tel 338 2121 Great Sutton Capenhurst CE Primary School, Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst. Tel 339 2685 Meadow Primary School, Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton. Tel 338 2450 St Saviour’s RC Primary School, Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton. Tel 338 2440 Hinderton School, For children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and/or Speech, Language & Communication Difficulties. Capenhurst Lane, Whitby. Tel 338 2200

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