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Great Sutton & Little Sutton

Local weddings Pub scheme award Waste plant Homeless cats, Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on guide Business directory

Great Sutton & Little Sutton

November 2014

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Great Sutton & Little Sutton

WHAT’S IN A NAME? WELCOME TO our new magazine, Talkabout, which is delivered to homes and businesses in Great Sutton and Little Sutton.

We hope you like it. Waste is very much on the agenda this month! Plans to put waste from nuclear submarines at Capenhurst is being suggested. And a new energy-from-waste plant has been approved at Hooton Park. You can read more about both projects in this month’s edition.

Elsewhere, there’s the homeless cats, award for local pub licensees, community info and the regular features, including what’s on and a business directory.

We hope you enjoy the magazine.

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Pubs’ big push for safe drinking TWO local pubs have taken steps to make people aware of the dangers of excessive drinking. The Travellers Rest, on Ledsham Road, and the Bulls Head, on Old Chester Road, have achieved the Arcangel standard,

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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.

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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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The Geberit AquaClean range is comfortable and stylish too. And with a model to suit every style of home, it would make a perfect addition to your new spa-like bathroom.

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Capenhurst could be site for nuclear submarine waste CAPENHURST has been confirmed as one of the potential sites to store waste from decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines. Capenhurst and Sellafield in west Cumbria are among the five locations shortlisted by the Ministry of Defence. A public consultation process will now be held over which site is selected. Capenhurst is already home to the nuclear fuel enrichment business run by Urenco. The old British Nuclear Fuels site next door is in the process of being decommissioned. Philip Dunne MP, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, said: “When the submarines in the Royal Navy fleet reach the end of their lives we need to dispose of them in a way that is safe, secure and environmentally sound. “This open and transparent public consultation process provides the opportunity to work closely with local communities near to potential sites to listen carefully to their views with the aim of delivering a solution that achieves these objectives. The Submarine Dismantling Project will oversee the disposal of 27 Royal Navy nuclear submarines that are due to have left Naval service by the mid 2030s and be defuelled, including 19 submarines that have already left service and are stored afloat at Rosyth and Devonport.

The MoD says the submarines can only be completely dismantled once reactor components, which are categorised as radioactive waste, have been removed. Public consultations will start on 14th November and last for three months, with exhibitions and workshops at the nominated sites. l On the subject of Capenhurst, Urenco has withdrawn plans for replacement car parking on the green belt. Urenco wanted to construct three new car parks, including one at Manorfield Close, Rectory Lane. But there was a major public backlash with locals worried that the village would be overrun with traffic along tight roads from Ledsham. Capenhurst and Ledsham Parish Council also raised objections, all of which were taken into account by planners. A company spokesman said: “Having reviewed the access from Rectory Lane and after talking to the borough council about vehicle numbers and gaining their views on alternative locations on land that the company owns a decision was made to withdraw the application.” The company is expected to build a two storey car park at the main entrance which would have less impact on Capenhurst and Ledsham.

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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 November

Friday 7th November Silent Night, at UCE Academy, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, from 7-9.30pm. It’s the evening of 24th December 1914 on the Western Front. Along the miles of trenches, wet and freezing men face each other in stalemate. Then, over the temporary halt in gunfire, voices from both sides of No Man’s Land begin to talk, sing and break the silent night. Silent Night brings to life the human stories of the soldiers and the families they left behind. Tel 0151 350 6000. Email events@uceacademy.org Thursday 13th November Christmas Light Switch On Performances at Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village throughout the evening. Dancers performing - Christmas spectacular - Actors promoting “A Christmas Carol” in costume and acting scenes, Music busking /Christmas music. Free event. Tel 01244 656100 for info. Saturdays and Sundays from 15th November to 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.

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Thursday 6th November West Cheshire College Showcase, 3-7pm. The showcase event, at the Ellesmere Port campus, provides you with the perfect opportunity to find out about the options available to you in your future career. Whether you are about to leave school or are looking to improve your career prospects, come along and see what your options are. Find out about full and part-time courses and Apprenticeships at West Cheshire College, and talk to course tutors from a range of curriculum areas. Suitable for young people aged 16+. Contact the college on 01244 656100 or email Marketing@West-cheshire.ac.uk

Willaston Jam Festival

Fridays in November Willaston Country Market Jam Festival, at the Memorial Hall, 9-11am. Sample some of the delicious, homemade jams, jellies, marmalades and chutneys. Most of our preserves are made from home-grown fruit and do not contain preservatives or additives of any kind. Jams including: Damson, Blackcurrant, Gooseberry and Elderflower, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Blueberry, Greengage and Plum. Jellies both sweet and savoury, including: Damson and Apple, Blackberry, Apple and Sloe, Redcurrant, Crab Apple, Chilli Apple, Apple and Mint, Plum and Cardamom. Magnificent Marmalades such as: Seville Orange Fine Cut, Thick Cut, and Shredless, Orange and Ginger Marmalade, Orange and Whisky Marmalade, Lemon Marmalade, Windfall Marmalade…and Chutneys galore. Everyone Welcome!

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 Cat Rescue. Tel Gina on 356 4301. www.catchat.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. Guide Association (Ellesmere Port division) Email tinaives@hotmail.com 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 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 Peter on 07804506848 Normandy Veterans Association 0151 348 0307 Parents Against Drug Abuse (PADA. Helpline: 08457 023867. www.pada.org.uk 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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