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16 You may have spotted that the town is more colourful than normal, after 20,000 bulbs were planted as part of Ellesmere Portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into the North West in Bloom competition. We have more on this, plus the regular features such as the homeless cats, health and beauty, gardening fitness and business guide.

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Town enters North West in Bloom For the very first time Ellesmere Port has entered into the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category of the North West in Bloom competition. The non-competitive category is the town’s first steps towards a full entry into the prestigious horticultural competition. The Mayor of Ellesmere Port Karen Shore said: “The ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category 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. “Many groups are doing marvellous work all over the town and I’m delighted the entry in North West In Bloom brings them all together to showcase what wonderful results are being achieved. We have planted 20,000 bulbs throughout Ellesmere Port this year, wildflower planting on open spaces and verges, as well as the wonderful flowers in the town centre planted by our StreetCare Services teams.” A formal grading on the standard of the entry will be made in October this year. North West in Bloom judge Julie Livesey; Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Karen Shore, ward member Cllr Mike Edwardson and officers from Cheshire West and Chester Council during the judging.

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CRIMEFILE Crimes recorded in this area recently include the following: Eddisbury Road – Panels of wood were pulled off the front of a shed within the grounds of Woodlands Primary School. Dolphin Crescent – Youths set fire to the grass within Meadow Park, burning a small area of grass. Numerous tree branches were also snapped and damage was caused to some of the structures within the park. Christleton Drive – Youths set fires at the old Sutton High School grounds. Pooltown Road – A golf ball was thrown through a bathroom window. Appleton Drive – Youths set fire to a patch of grass on the playing field to the back of the houses. Whitby Park – A handbag was taken from a pram while the owner was distracted in the children’s play area.

Glen Road – The front registration plate was stolen from a Kia car. Overpool Road – Bodywork damage was caused to a Peugeot 3008. Hooton Road – Jewellery was stolen from a house after thieves got in through an unlocked back door. Summertrees Road – Thieves broke into a house and stole the keys to a BMW 140i. But when they tried to get away in the stolen car, the householders tried to stop them but sustained injuries as it was driven away. The high powered car was later found in Eastham. Hillfield Road – Thieves botched an attempted raid on an integral garage and left empty handed. Chester Road – Two men stole cash from a fruit machine in the Woodlands pub, in Whitby. Hooton Road – A blue Makita vibrasaw was taken from a compound.

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Town photo competition has a business theme A new photography competition has been launched by the Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Cllr Karen Shore. The competition celebrates business in Ellesmere Port, in an effort to show that the town is a magnet for businesses to thrive. Said Cllr Shore: “It was a pleasure to launch the photography competition at Thyson Technology, particularly as the theme this year is promoting business in Ellesmere Port. I would like to encourage photographers across the town to consider entering the competition. Whether you are a beginner or a budding David Bailey, we want to see your photos depicting all aspects of business life in the town.” The photographic competition is open until 10th September. To enter, send your images in jpeg format to: ellesmereportsp@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. Marks and Spencer gift vouchers will be awarded to the winners (first prize £200, second prize £75, third £25 and first prize for the young people category £100). For further information please see the notice board on the website of the Ellesmere Port Photographic Society, or email: Jochem.hollestelle@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. Karl Daniel (engineering director Thyson Technology), Kim Hermann (Reutlingen student), Mayor of Ellesmere Port Cllr Karen Shore, Mike Braddock (managing director Thyson Technology), Jochem Hollestelle (Cheshire West and Chester Council)

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Police seize off-road bikes Police have seized a number of scrambler bikes in Ellesmere Port during a special operation. The operation saw officers from the Local Policing Unit target those riding off-road bikes over a three-day period. They seized three scrambler bikes and recovered an Audi car that had been stolen from Exeter. Officers also issued five traffic offence reports and gave one person a warning for possessing cannabis and another a warning for riding a scrambler bike in a manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance. Sergeant Paul Davis, of Ellesmere Port Local Policing Unit, said: “A police drone was set up to assist officers on the ground in identifying bikes being ridden anti-socially and the three-day operation was a great success. “The three scrambler bikes seized as part of the operation followed on from five being seized earlier in the month – so eight in total. “The anti-social use of these bikes will not be tolerated by officers in Ellesmere Port. It is dangerous, for both the rider and other members of the public, and the noise and disruption these nuisance bikes cause is a strong source of frustration for communities. “I want to assure residents that we take the issue extremely seriously. The three-day operation may have finished but we will continue to target youths and adults riding scrambler bikes in an anti-social manner and take the necessary action. “Where appropriate, bikes will be seized and disposed of.” Police have the power to seize scrambler bikes which are used in a way which causes harassment, alarm or distress. They can also be seized if they are ridden on a public road unless the rider is at least 16 years old, holds the relevant licence and MOT, is covered by insurance and has paid their road tax. Different laws apply to mini-motos depending on whether they are intended for use on or off-road and whether they are designed or intended for children under 14 to play with. These laws are in place to ensure that they are safe to use in the environment and by the age group they are intended for. They could be a danger to the rider, especially children and youths, if the bike is too powerful for them. Sgt Davis added: “Parents need to make sure that a bike is suitable for their child before they allow them to have it. Otherwise it will put them and others in danger. “Parents also need to be aware of the laws and how a bike can and cannot be used. “To ride a bike on a public road you must be at last 16 years old, hold the relevant licence and MOT and be covered by insurance. You must also have paid your road tax and the bike needs all the usual equipment to be fitted and working – for example, lights, brakes, brake lights, a horn, a speedometer, good tyres and registration plates. These are required even if it is being pushed. “If you have any concerns about your child not adhering to the laws – and having their bike seized and possibly being prosecuted – do not let them have one of these bikes.”

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Police hunt for burglary duo Detectives in Ellesmere Port have released an efit of two men they are keen to speak to in connection with a burglary. Two men forced their way into a house on Silverne Drive, Whitby, pushing past a young teenage boy inside. The men made threats to the boy and demanded to know where jewellery was searched the home. In fear, the victim escaped from the men through the first floor window, suffering an injury to his foot. He managed to run to safety at a nearby neighbour’s house. One man is described as being white, 5ft 9ins, of a stocky build and with an injury above his right eye and aged in his mid-30’s. He was wearing a dark beanie hat, denim jeans and a dark coloured fleece. The second man is described as being white with olive skin, of a medium build, with dark hair, clean shaven and aged in his mid-30’s. He was wearing a baseball cap with yellow writing, a black fleece zipped up with a logo on the chest and navy dark blue jeans. He also wore black or dark grey workmen’s gloves with a red colour. Detective Constable Tom Davies, of Ellesmere Port police, said: “We want to trace the men responsible for this crime and I would appeal to anyone who may have been around the area at the time of the incident and seen any suspicious activity to come forward. The alleged burglary took place on 12th July.

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Q Should I be concerned about how much water is used in spray-function toilets?

A The Geberit AquaClean 4000 only uses 400ml of water at each use, and although this is more than a normal loo, there are positive environmental aspects to this choice, such as using less toilet paper. Water, chemicals and other raw materials are wasted in the production of toilet paper, and while it’s biodegradable, the process still leaves chemical traces in our water supply.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY By Angela Bartlett, owner Sensoria Beauty, Grooming & Wellbeing

Eyelash extension solutions By Angela Bartlett, Owner Sensoria Beauty Q. I can no longer spare the time to have a full set of eyelash extensions. Can you suggest any alternatives? A. There is nothing quite like a really good set of individual eyelash extensions to give length and volume to your lashes. However, we do understand that this is a lengthy process with a professional application taking around one and a half to two hours to do. This is because each lash needs to be glued individually and dried separately to avoid long-term lash damage. However, there are quicker and great alternatives to this process including, Blink & Go lashes, Party Lashes and LVL. To find out which of these treatments are best for you visit the blog page at www. sensoriabeauty.co.uk if you are unsure which type to choose have a professional consultation with us. Q. Why do you need to ask so many questions before my first treatment, I’m only having an upper lip wax!?

Angela Bartlett is a highly qualified Advanced Aesthetician with over 34 years of experience in the beauty and holistic industries. She is a past Chairman for BABTAC & CIBTAC, teacher and International Examiner. Her expertise is currently called upon to judge national competitions, the provision training and quality treatments.

A. I know it can be a little lengthy and maybe a bit irritating to complete a consultation form and to be asked questions when you attend for your first visit. But there are solid reasons why they need to be asked. Firstly, it’s for your safety. We need to know if you have any health conditions or are taking any medications that may react adversely with the treatment you are having. Especially diabetes and taking steroid or Roaccutane medication can cause problems with waxing. Secondly, it’s to make sure you get the most appropriate treatment. Sometimes the treatment booked is not the one that will give you the best results. Upper lip waxing is fine, but have you considered threading, IPL/laser or electrolysis for the area? Visiting a professional and having a full consultation may help you in the long run. For the full article and our product recommendations please visit the blog page of our website at www.sensoriabeauty.co.uk

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GARDENING BY JANET WEEDS

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lants are in bloom earlier this year due to the dry weather which brings on flowering before the “normal” season.

Colour this autumn comes from Rudbekia fulgida Goldsturm, a jolly yellow daisy like flower with a black centre which flowers for weeks if kept watered. They do best in a heavier soil that retains moisture and need to be split and replanted every few years to maintain their flowering. Another flowering perennial that is doing really well this year is the Penstemons. These produce foxglove shaped flowers for a long period from summer to autumn, especially if you dead head them. They have bright green leaves and the flowers come in red, white, all shades of pink and mauve/blue. This year they have performed well in the heat when other plants have wilted. The smaller leaved variety Garnet with dark red flowers is very good for hot weather. If you are looking for colour from shrubs, then the Hydrangeas of all varieties are performing well if kept watered! They like a damper soil but if the leaves wilt, throw a couple of buckets of water on the roots and they should perk up. Although I love the Lacecap varieties, the mophead types are giving bold colour this year as you can see from the photo. Another late flowering shrub is Abelia Grandiflora. This needs a bit of shelter so a windswept site is not ideal. It has small neat glossy green foliage and in autumn has masses of small white scented flowers. Can get to 2m tall if left unpruned but cut it back after flowering or in spring and it will form a neat shrub about 1m tall. Work to do in the garden. Let your pumpkins and squashes harden off in the sun before bringing them in to a cool garage to store. Protect your brassicas with robust netting to avoid pigeons eating them over winter. If the soil is damp enough, perennials can be dug up and split and replanted. Crocosmias need this as after time they become congested and cease to flower well. Replant a few in soil enriched with well rotted manure for a good show next year. If you would like to visit gardens look out for gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme where all proceeds go to charities including Marie Cure Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Support. Mount Pleasant Gardens, Kelsall open on 1st and 2nd September, has 10 acres of gardens to discover including a sculpture trail.

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REGULAR EVENTS Age UK Cheshire Day Services @ Hollymere, New Grosvenor Road, Ellesmere Port, Wednesdays 10-2.30pm Ideal for people who want to get out of the house now and then to join activities and make new friends. Our group is offered a wide range of activities, regular guest speakers and various one-off events and day trips. This is an informal group and people can join in with as little or as much as they choose. For more details contact Karen Barlow on 07467045485 or e mail karen.barlow@ageukcheshire.org.uk. Alternatively contact our team leader Lorraine Pritchard 07917638822 or just pop by and say hello. 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. 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 Talkabout September 2018 33

Choosing a new school in 2019? CHOOSING the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Giving children the skills and strengths to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world starts at primary school. Then, choosing the right high school or sixth form is so important in the next step of children’s education. Over the next few pages you can learn about some of the open days that will be running across the area during the autumn months. Open days are so important because they can show parents much more than an Ofsted report or a school league table. You get to meet staff, ask questions,view the facilities and see how the school operates. Looking for the right school is like searching for the perfect home. It’s only when you step inside that you know if it’s right for you and your child. Hopefully our guide will help you on those first, exciting steps of your child’s education journey.

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Willow Lodge 9.30am – 12 noon

King’s Juniors 10.30am – 1.00pm

King’s Seniors 1.00pm – 3.30pm

King’s Sixth Form 1.00pm – 3.30pm

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Open Evening Thursday 11 October, 6pm Your future starts at King’s Discover how academic challenge, specialist guidance and incredible co-curricular opportunities help students celebrate their full potential in King’s Sixth Form.

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Register online First steps really matter. From the age of four, girls thrive at The Queen’s Lower School because we value them as individuals; inspiring, supporting and challenging them to excel. At our open morning you can learn about our enriched curriculum for Infants and Juniors, the fantastic facilities and opportunities available, and meet our inspirational teachers. Tours, visits and taster days can also be arranged to suit. • Lower School (Infant and Junior): Saturday 29 September 9.30am–12.30pm

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WHY WE NEED MATHS! There’s no escaping the fact that many employers value the GCSE maths qualification and you’ll often find job adverts that require a GCSE in maths and English. There’s lots in the maths syllabus that is very useful in everyday life not least when it comes to measurement and calculations. This is no more evident than when things go wrong – the University of Northumbria was recently fined £400,000 after a sports experiment nearly killed two of its students when a misplaced decimal point meant they gave the students 100 times more caffeine than intended! But it’s not so obvious how other parts of the syllabus might be useful - I often hear people ask why are we teaching our students about Pythagoras’ - when will they ever use it? I’m not going to try to persuade you that employers favour applicants with a maths GCSE because they believe it’s essential their workforce can calculate the length of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle. What these areas of the maths syllabus are developing, however, are problem solving skills. We live in a fast paced, technological age where new and exciting job opportunities arise constantly. As teachers, we need to develop the skills in our students so that they can rise to the challenges presented by this ever-changing job market. Maths, therefore, is important to everyone. It develops the necessary thinking skills such as problem solving and reasoning, which will better place students to succeed. This need for future employability is reflected in the GCSE 9-1 mathematics exam where there is a much greater emphasis on developing these skills. Problems solving skills are not something that can be practised as part of exam revision, they are skills that need to be developed over a period of time. During our group tuition sessions, often students work together on carefully selected maths activities which promote problem solving and reasoning skills. Apart from the fact that the students find them enjoyable and quickly build a rapport with one another, they are able to build on each other’s ideas to develop a deeper understanding of the topics taught. Maths-boost is a company run by Julie and Ed offering maths tuition. Julie was a maths lead in a school before becoming a head teacher. Ed is a qualified maths teacher and works as an examiner for a major exam board. You can find more about us at www.maths-boost.co.uk

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Useful numbers and info 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 07738 684877 Footloose Musicals (Junior section of EP Musical Theatre). Tel 356 2079 Great Sutton Male Voice Choir. Tel 355 5363 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 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. Teddy on 0151 339 5595. 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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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 Cheshire West Citizens Advice, Ellesmere Port Office, 1, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AA Opening times Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Tel no: 0344 5766111 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 Peter Rooney (Lab) 181 Princes Road, Ellesmere Port Peter.Rooney@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk St Paul’s Angela Claydon (Lab), 15 Little Green , Great Sutton Phone 339 8389 E: angela.claydon@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Robert Bisset (Lab) 12 Laurel Drive, Willaston CH64 1TW Robert.Bisset@cheshirewestandchester.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

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