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Election day in Ellesmere Port and Neston The candidates go to the polls on Thursday 7th May in what should be a closely fought election both locally and nationally. The Ellesmere Port and Neston constituency has been held by Labour’s Andrew Miller for over 20 years but last time the majority was down to a little over 4,000. With Miller stepping down, Labour have put their faith in Justin Madders, a Cheshire West and Chester councillor from Little Sutton. Katherine Fletcher will be hoping to improve on the party’s second place in 2010 in a constituency which has traditionally been a two-horse race. However, the rise of UKIP could complicate matters, particularly with their candidate Jonathan Starkey, a well-known musician from Ellesmere Port. The Liberal Democrats came third last time with nearly 7,000 votes and they have installed Neston Town councillor Trish Derraugh as their candidate. Others standing are Felicity Dowling, from Left Unity – Trade Unionists and Socialists, John Dyer, an independent, and Michelle Palmer, from the Greens.
Crimefile Wilsons Lane – Six sheds on allotment area have been broken into and various items taken from within. Bidston Green – Shed removed from rear garden of temporarily unoccupied house. Northern Rise – Unsuccessful attempt of theft of a Citroen Berlingo after thieves broke in, searched the glove box and removed cowling from the ignition. Moelwyn Drive – A sports bag and DVD player were taken from a Nissan Qashqai, parked on a driveway. Wellswood Road – Owners of a BMW and a Land Rover were alerted during early hours when the alarms went off. Bruera Road – Black paint was poured over a Ford Focus, parked on a driveway.
More free parking in Ellesmere Port Cheshire West and Chester Council has extended its free parking offer in Ellesmere Port’s Westminster car park following a 46 percent rise in usage. Free parking for up to four hours was introduced last year in a bid to welcome more visitors, increase footfall and support the shops along Whitby Road and the rest of the town centre. Following its success, the offer has now been extended for another year until April 2016, funded by the Town Centre Improvement Advisory Body. Executive Member for Localities, Councillor Lynn Riley, said: “I am delighted that it has been a success and offering free parking has helped boost the number of people visiting the shops and market within the town centre.” Pauline Billings, Big Bill’s Bikes, Councillor Justin Madders, Locality Support Officer Garrett Jones and Town Centre Improvement Manager, Jochem Hollestelle.
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Do Hope Farm and Whitby need a Sunday bus service? People who live in the Hope Farm and Whitby areas of Ellesmere Port are being asked to take part in a council survey to give their views on whether they would use a Sunday bus service, where they travel to on that day and what mode of transport they use. Council Officers have been attending Neighbourhood Action Groups, informing the meetings about the survey. To take part please complete the online survey at www. cheshirewestandchester. gov.uk/consultations and the closing date for comments is 17th May.
01244 976116 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday who will be happy to help you take part in the survey. Whitby Councillor Bob Crompton said: “We are asking residents about their modes of transport on a Sunday, where they travel to and whether they would use a supported local bus service on that day.
bus services operate in these areas Monday to Saturday, there has been no interest shown in providing a Sunday service. Therefore any service would require the Council to provide some financial support. Sutton Councillor Paul Donovan said: “In November a petition containing more than 180 signatures was presented to Council, requesting the Sunday service.
“We need as much information as we can gather to help shape “A Sunday service is options for a formal needed to connect with Better toilets consultation which will other bus and rail services, in the market take place at a later just like the commercial Ellesmere Port Market’s date. bus service does during public and disabled toilets the week. “So please take have benefitted from £60,000 part because your “I would ask that people improvement works. views are extremely in Hope Farm and Whitby The toilets, which have important.” take part in the survey and suffered from antisocial make their views known.” Although commercial behaviour and misuse in the past, have now been fitted U3A out with vandal resistant Ellesmere Port University of the Third Age materials and equipment (U3A) meets on the first Thursday of the month including the installation of at 2pm at the Groves Sports and Social Club, new stainless steel sanitary Whitby. Call Peter on 0151 345 1141 for details. ware and hand dryers.
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Year two pupils from St Saviours RC School, in Great Sutton, took part in a singing project at Chester Catholic High School called Better Together. They were among 300 pupils who sang their hearts out to an audience of family and friends.
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BEX fee of £40 per cat. Each cat will be: There is an adoption This young all white male cat came to us as a stray. Can you offer him his ideal Fully examined byhome? a veterinary surgeon, Vaccinated at least once against flu and enteritis, Treated against fleas, tapeworm and He is very friendly and loves attention. An experienced cat owner is roundworm, Neutered if he old enough. chipped He needed as sometimes gets Micro overexcited and will give youwill a littlealso nip butcome with four weeks Petplan insurance cover, which you may usually it is only in play. Because of this we not and consider homing him with as you and your cat embark on this lifelong friendship. choose to continue, Giving invaluable peace ofwould mind reassurance a family with young children
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Isabel gets a head start BEX This young all white male cat came to us as a stray. Can you offer him his ideal home? He is very friendly and loves attention. An experienced cat owner is needed as he sometimes gets overexcited and will give you a little nip but usually it is only in play. Because of this we would not consider homing him with a family with young children Bex is about two years old he is neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped.
Stanley is three years old and very friendly. Unfortunately Stanley has the FIV virus so must be kept as an indoor cat. He will make a very loyal and loving companion. He follows his fosterer around everywhere and when she sits down Stanley thinks it is especially so he can sit on her lap. Stanley is the perfect companion, he is happiest on your knee, or on the newspaper you are trying to read. Cats with FIV make ideal indoor companion animals.
Blue is this handsome boy is a bit on the nervous side but then who wouldn't be after finding himself shut out of his home in the coldest of weather, when his owner moved out and left him behind. We are looking for a new loving home for Blue without children or other pets, where he can take time to settle.
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A STUDENT from Great Sutton has secured a placement on a highly sought-after preuniversity course. Queen’s School sixth former Isabel Millican was chosen to attend the Headstart course in science, which is aimed at 16-17 year-olds. The courses provide an opportunity to have a week’s hands-on experience prior to pupils making their UCAS applications. Isabel is off to UCL on a chemical engineering course.
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Health and Fitness blog
Gym v Fitness class which is best for you?
So when you ‘get on it’ joining the gym is the first thing that you put on your agenda. You join up, pay between £35-70 per month plus joining fee and end up going a handful of times, lose interest and your left with another 11 months to pay for. Is this the best way to get fit! The gym can be a great tool but only when used effectively. How many of you will spend an hour at the gym, you’ll opt for the treadmill and the bike as they don’t look as intimidating as the massive weights and end up burning around 150-180 calories. But have you really pushed yourself? Have you truly fatigued every muscle in your body so you can’t do any more? I’m guessing the answer is probably no! Only commit to a gym if you are in the know about how to train effectively and have the disposable income to pay for a personal trainer who will push you to do more than you could on your own.
So let’s say the gym bores you even with a Personal trainer and you decide on group fitness. With hundreds to choose from whether its Zumba, Bokwa, Legs bums and tums, Metafit, Body balance, Toning, Fit ball, Boot camp, Ab blast the list is endless, it can be hard to find a class for you. Do you like it to music or not? High energy/ low impact? Classes can be a great way of keeping costs down and getting a lot done in small amount of time. But try a few to see which ones you prefer, you’ll know when you find one you have enjoyed as you should feel tired yet energised and wanting to return next week! A class should be challenging yet
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To conclude, pick wisely before you pay for a gym membership and plan in times you know you CAN and WILL attend. Three or four times per week for 45 minutes is enough if you work hard. Try to find one that doesn’t tie you in for 12 months and ask for day passes to go and try before you buy! This will give you a good feel of the place. Hire a personal trainer even if you aren’t joining a gym, a good PT will get you quicker results, make sure you re doing it safely and will encourage and motivate you! If you’re not happy with one try another, someone to make you feel welcomed and at ease is useful as you’ll be spending a lot time with this person.
Classes are fab, they work out cheaper than memberships and you don’t have to -pay when your away! Find a class to suit what you want, there’s no use doing a ‘legs, bums and tums’ class if you want to burn fat and tone upper body! Ask the instructor what you will get out of the class and find a buddy to go along with on your first go, that way if you do go wrong you won’t be embarrassed and you can have a giggle!
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Did you ever go on the Reutlingen twin town visit? The Ellesmere Port / Reutlingen Friendship Group are looking for those people from Ellesmere Port who have taken part in twinning exchanges with Reutlingen over the last 50 years. The twinning with the German town has been going since 1966 and many hundreds of people, especially young people, from the two towns have been able to experience a very different culture to their own. They have, also, enjoyed the hospitality and friendship offered by their hosts. Our group feels this is very important in a very unstable and uncertain world. The Friendship Group would like to make contact with as many people as possible who have taken part in exchanges over the years. These have included school party visits, music and sporting exchanges, work experience, language courses, visits by uniform organisations such as the Sea Cadets as well as much contact through the Loins Club and women’s groups. We would like to hear about people’s experiences, see photographs, meet and involve as many people as possible in our celebrations. Email infoconf@dircon.co.uk or contact Joan Butcher on 0151 327 5191 or 07876 567335
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Heavenly Summer Spa Day You may choose one treatment from each section below Full Body Scrub File and Paint on hands or feet Eyebrow Shape ------------------Hydrating Body Treatment Foot and Leg Treatment Hydrate Hand Treatment -------------------Babor Express Facial Sensational Eye Treatment Deep Clay Mask Facial -------------------Mini Head Massage Foot Massage Hand Massage Included in this spa day is a relaxing Spa lunch and full use of our Health Club facilities
£79.00
£89.00
Mon - Thurs
Fri- Sun
Valid until 31/08/2015
For all enquires please call our spa reception 01244 335262 or email thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk
Energising Treatment Spa Offer This wonderful treatment will leave your skin feeling exceptionally soft, moisturised and smelling gorgeous, thanks to the notes of mandarin and lime in the products. Starting with an exfoliation to remove surface cells and bring a new brightness to the skin, and followed by a luxurious wrap to nourish and hydrate, we will finish off with massaging in any products not yet absorbed.
£45.00 usually £60.00 offer valid until 30/06/2015 Rowton Hall Country House Hotel Health Club and Spa, Whitchurch Road, Rowton, Chester CH3 6AD t - 01244 335262 e- thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk www.rowtonhallhotel.co.uk
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ARE YOU IN PAIN? OR SUFFERING WITH HAYFEVER?
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Problems Potentially Addressed Include: Back - Neck Pain Sciatica – Whiplash - Knee - Ankle Foot Problems Sports Injuries Sports Maintenance
• 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 ARE YOU IN PAIN relief andOR recovery of SUFFERING WITH HAYFEVER? energy. Problems Potentially Addressed Includ
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Hayfever - Asthma Bronchial Complaints Indigestion – Crohn’s – IBS Bladder Control Pregnancy – Mother and Baby – Fertility - Infant Colic - PMT Tilted Pelvis Sleep - Stress Health Maintenance Stroke – Cancer – Blood Pressure - Arthritis
Three or four ARE YOU IN PAIN Sports Injuries - Sports Maintenance
Back - Neck Pain - Sciatica – Whiplash - Knee - Ankle - Foot
treatments OR Hayfever - Asthmaat - Bronchial Complaints Indigestion – Crohn’s – IBS - Bladder Control weekly intervals SUFFERING WITH HAYFEVER? Pregnancy – Mother and Baby – Fertility - Infant Colic - PMT - T are usually sufficient Problems Potentially Addressed Include Sleep - Stress - Health Maintenance Back - Neck Pain - Sciatica – Whiplash - Knee - Ankle - Foot Problems to achieve lasting Stroke – Cancer – Blood Pressure - Arthritis Sports Injuries - Sports Maintenance even long Hayfeverrelief - Asthma - from Bronchial Complaints 93% OF PEOPLE SURVEYED BENEFITED FROM BOWEN T Indigestion – Crohn’s – IBS -pain. Bladder Control standing Pregnancy – Mother and Baby – Fertility - Infant Colic - PMT - Tilted Pelvis
Treatment Costs £35 for an individual 93% OF PEOPLE SURVEYED BENEFITED FROM BOWEN THERAPY session or £90 in advance for a series of three.
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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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