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35 JUSTIN MADDERS is rejoicing after being re-elected MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston. In this month’s edition he outlines his hopes and dreams for his term as MP - however long that lasts! You can also read about the homeless cats, crime news, what’s on, gardening with Janet Heath and health & beauty with Angela Bartlett.

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MP celebrates big election win Justin Madders celebrates with his team after he was re-elected MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston with a big majority. The Labour man totalled over 30,000 votes, which was 13,000 ahead of Conservative rival Nigel Jones and a big increase on his 2015 win. Mr Madders said the future of the Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant will be central to his plans during his term in office.

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Ellesmere Port officers are warning elderly residents to remain vigilant following reports of bogus callers. Officers have received multiple reports from residents in the Rivacre area who have been visited by a man offering to professionally wash their driveways and patios for an agreed price. On one occasion the resident accepted the offer. However, the man did not complete the agreed work and then became aggressive towards the victim, a vulnerable elderly woman, demanding that she paid him more money. PC Lucy Hawkins from Ellesmere Port Local Policing Unit said: “The suspect is described as being a white man with an Irish accent driving a white transit van. On each occasion the man has specifically targeted vulnerable elderly residents. “I urge anyone with any information into either of these incidents to contact Cheshire Police on 101. I’d also like to appeal to the local community to look out for elderly relatives, friends and neighbours to help reduce the likelihood of someone else becoming a victim.” Anyone with information regarding the incidents should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting occurrence number 0717158262. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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LETTER FROM WESTMINSTER by Ellesmere Port and Neston MP Justin Madders

Expect the unexpected!

hen the election was called back in April, everybody was expecting Theresa May to increase her majority substantially. The opinion polls pointed to that, the political pundits all agreed that was the most likely outcome and the main reason why she called an election three years early was that with a small majority in Parliament, the temptation to increase it was too much. In what must go down as one of the biggest political miscalculations of all time, though, we now find ourselves in a position where Theresa May does not have enough MP’s to pass legislation without the help of others. As all the main legislation is passed in the House of Commons any governing party needs the support of over half of all MP’s in order to govern effectively. This is where the DUP come in; it looks like they will enter into what is known as a “confidence and supply” arrangement with the Conservatives. This is not the same as the coalition that they entered into with the Liberal Democrats in 2010 as that involved both parties taking up ministerial positions and agreement on all aspects of the legislation put forward. The deal with the DUP is likely to be less formal but will mean they will agree to support the Government on main items such as the Queens Speech and the Budget. Most political pundits do not expect such an arrangement to last particularly long, but after this result is it worth listening to the pundits?! Some have speculated there may be another election later this year and I certainly wouldn’t rule that out. However, I suspect that the Prime Minister’s successor in the Conservative Party has calculated that whilst she has no long term future as their leader, it is too early to remove her, particularly when everyone is still reeling from the election outcome. Maybe things will look different this time next year but it will take a very brave Prime Minister in future to call a snap election. I am of course personally absolutely delighted to be returned to Parliament with an increased majority, the biggest we have seen in the constituency since 1997. Whilst I didn’t expect to be facing another election only two years after I started I genuinely enjoyed the campaign. We had good weather for most of it which helps when you are out on the doorstep every day but it was great to be able to spend so much time discussing the state of the world with you all. I met so many old friends and new ones during the campaign and it was such a refreshing change from the closeted, unreal world of Parliament. There are huge challenges facing the country and our community over the coming years and we do need a period of time where these issues can be properly addressed away from the frenetic atmosphere of an election campaign. Whether that actually happens or not remains to be seen but amongst all this uncertainty my commitment to representing the people of Ellesmere Port and Neston will remain constant.

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Bike and boat festival The Bike and Boat Festival takes place in Ellesmere Port from the Civic Square to the Boat Museum on Sunday 9th July, from 11am - 5pm. Bike charity Sustrans is recreating the popular 19th century Bike Carnivals of Ellesmere Port, with a decorated musical bike ride to the National Boat Museum and a free day of bike activities at the Bikes and Boats Festival. Bring your bikes and join a led ride with live music to the festival to celebrate Ellesmere Port’s rich historic past of bicycles and boats. Generate bubbles, smoothies and music with your own remarkable pedal power, and explore the Museum’s amazing collection of stories and boats. The bike ride is 1.6 miles along a flat traffic-free canal towpath and roads closed to cars, suitable for all ages. There will be prizes for the best-decorated bikes. Meet at Civic Hall on Civic Way and join the parade to cycle down to the National Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port. To register for the free event please visit the Sustrans website.

Jujitsu fund raiser

Saturday 29th July is the date for two fundraisers for the UCEA Jujitsu team, with proceeds going to the under 18s to attend a competition in Gibraltar next year. At 2pm at the UCEA football pitches there is a Dabs Vs Black Belts event, with face painting, cake sale, tattoos and penalty shoot-out against black belt of choice. Later that day, at 7.30pm at the Ellesmere Labour Club, there is a disco, buffet, raffles and high school prom. Tickets Adults £10, Children £7, Family 4 £30/3 £24. Tel 07703 054111 for info.

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CH66 crimefile Recent crimes reported to Ellesmere Port police include the following: Hargrave Drive – During the early hours of the morning a man was disturbed trying door handles of property. Berwick Road – A group of youths caused damage to the top of two fence panels by jumping over them into a garden. Dunkirk Lane – Cash was stolen from a tent during the folk festival at the Whitby Club. Falcon Road – An air conditioning unit was taken from a driveway. Berwick Road West – Three men entered a Mercedes lorry, at the car park of the Quality Hotel, and removing items, before leaving the area in a Silver Vauxhall. Ellesmere Port Golf Centre – A Bosch combo drill and charger were taken from a Nissan Navara. Tarporley Road – The blue disabled permit was stolen from a Vauxhall Vectra, parked at St. Saviours Social Club. Park Drive, Whitby – Windscreens were damaged on a BMW and a Mercedes parked on driveways. Glenwood Road – The wing mirror of a Seat Ibiza was damaged. Station Road – Stone were thrown at a glass bus stop shelter causing it to smash. Olde Red Lion, Little Sutton – A Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge was taken from a coat pocket. Rivacre Road – A Volvo excavator, with words ‘ANGLO’ plant across the side, was taken from ‘Vauxhall Sports & Social Club. Warren Drive – The front registration plate was taken from a Range Rover Sport. Rossmore Road West – The wing mirror of a Ford Focus was damaged. Archers Way – The front and rear tyre on a Vauxhall were punctured deliberately. Seacombe Drive – Old building on back of St. Saviours School site set alight. Naylor Green – A living room window was smashed. Maple Avenue and Acre Road – Copper earth cable was stolen from electricity substations. Wellwood Close – All four tyres were slashed on an Audi TT. Valley Drive – The windscreen on a VW Golf was cracked. Little Sutton Farmers’ Market Little Sutton Community Farmers Market is held at Little Sutton Community Centre and is aimed at getting people together through food. The market is held every Saturday from 9am - 12pm, where you can meet with friends, meet new people, and have some breakfast while buying some of the best locally produced food around. There is also a ‘spare chair Sunday lunch’ held on the third Sunday of every month for those in the community who are on their own and would like a bit of company as well as a home cooked meal. Booking for the meal is essential, to book, please contact Collette on 07847 824910 to book 12 Tel 01244 350398 www.talkaboutpublishing.co.uk

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HIGH SUMMER IN JULY There are so many flowering plants out in July that I am spoilt for choice. One that you may not know is a shrub, Abutilon Kentish Belle. This is a tender shrub growing to about 2m tall and as you can see from the photo, has hanging red and yellow flowers loved by bees. So if you have a sheltered corner that gets sun in summer on well drained yet moist soil then try it out. It is hardier than other Abutilons and would do well on the Wirral where winter temperatures are lower. Another supposedly tender plant is Agapanthus with round heads of white or blue flowers. These are hardy in my clay based soil in full sun in Chester. You can grow them in pots and bring them in over winter. They do well with low growing perennials around the base. If you have dryer soil and sun then why not try Verbena bonariensis and Eryngium bourgatii or Sea Holly. The silvery blue stems of the Sea Holly look great with the taller stems of the Verbena and both are loved by insects. Surround with low growing geraniums or purple leaved Heucheras. Janet Heath Garden Mentor

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individuals, by assessing your lifestyle and family commitments while providing a Turn your unique look. conservatory into a beautiful The prices are competitive and with extension and excellent customer service, an extra add 100% r m to you roowith customer satisfaction and every e with a hom aspect of your bathroom completed to the thermally efficient highest quality, what more you want? f. roocould Oh, and by the way customers receive a roof will ng ian™ ovi rem ByA ard Gu r old roofcoffee, freshly made cup of theiryou favourite ly ral lite itelacing it transform qurep and latte, cappuccino or espresso when they ervatory into t ns coid ur h our sol wityo f, m you alway visit the showroom! roo roo ianof ardd Gukin the e hav ’ll you nted, a relaxing, inte wa Wirral Wetrooms really do appreciate ution. home. perfect sol ur of yo partand being part of their community like removing your old r to participate in helping with ByFriends ou 10 replac d Year an of Irby Library. Their latest venture, I ing it with lid so t en ici eff Insurance y rmall the was informed, is a sponsored charity the backed ve ha l u’l yo f roo parachute jump, which seven of the team . guarantee solution perfectfor will be undertaking to raise money the Catterbridge Cancer Charity. Donations can be made via facebook Justgiving.com/Wirral Wetrooms

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Well known and respected local bathroom and wetroom experts, Wirral Wetrooms have announced a massive quarter of a million pound investment and expansion project. Pulling on their industry leading design skills and extensive experience, the team have planned a show-stopping new look that is set to revolutionise their Irby showroom.

The first phase of the expansion to their upstairs showroom has begun with renovations to incorporate fully functional bathrooms settings including 10 operational showers and 12 working basins and taps all with the latest digital technology. Added to this under floor heating and a working sauna so clients can really ‘soak up’ the full Wirral Wetrooms offering.

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Owner Dave Sergison commented, ‘Customers will literally be able to

get a live demo of all the must-have bathroom accessories. You can turn showers on, see how they perform on different settings and see for yourself how the valves and knobs work. There will be full audio visual equipment along with high-tech LED lighting throughout.’

And you can even spend-a penny by sampling the fabulous new Geberit Aquaclean! Finally, complete the picture by choosing from a selection of their stunning tiles and you really be able to create a ‘tried and tested’ space to be proud of. Heart of Irby Village Dave and the team have always supported the local community in Irby and the surrounding areas, and played a part in the life and soul of the village and love being there,

Dave commented “We recognised Irby as a great place to stay and grow in, we like the space we are in. We’ve taken on 2 apprentices and making this significant investment into the building can only improve it.” “Our new showroom will be completely unique for the Wirral, and will revolutionise the experience of buying a new bathroom for our customers. We want nothing more than people to come in and try them out for themselves, even down to taking your shoes off and feel the under floor heating, you can even take a shower if you are game, we don’t mind!” And with service and quality and experience that is second to none, your will be sure to find your slice of Bathroom Bliss, right here in the heart of Irby.

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Pinnacle Glass range Whether you live in a of entrance, French contemporary cityand patio doors will centre flat, a suburban semi-detached or a transform, modernise and add value to your quaint country cottage, home, whilst you see we offer a window style the benefits of a lighter, to enhance your home brighter environment and complement its Wirral Wetrooms specialise in WE DESIGN, wetrooms and bathrooms and enjoy the feeling ofbespoke individual character. SUPPLY, FIT ion at Wirral ot Wetrooms is Wirral’s leading designer, supplier and moreto space. installer of bespoke wetrooms. day for a FREE no qu

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