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REMEMBRANCE AS the Royal British Legion Club in Tarporley now sits empty, it’s poignant to think that May 2015 will mark the 70th anniversary of VE Day when the Allies finally prevailed in World War Two. To mark the occasion the British Legion are organising a number of events nationally, and here in Tarporley it will be commemorated with a service and wreath laying at the War Memorial.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Changes to the Parish Council The month of May sees some important changes to the Parish Council, in its membership and to the Parish boundary. However first of all the Parish Council would like to publically thank the 5 retiring Parish Councillors, Victoria Adshead, James Blackford, Richard Brierley, Graham Lees and David Press for their many years of service; for their hard work; for the many hours they have spent on Parish Council business and for the changes and improvements they have helped to bring to th the vi villllag age e. Th Than ankk yo you. u The Ma M y Pari rish sh C Cou ounc ncilil m mee eeti ting g on Monday 11th at 7pm att th the Co Comm mmun unitityy Ce Cent ntre r will see the bringing in of five new elected Councillors, fo f llllowin ing g th the e Ge Gene nera rall an a d Local Elections on May 7th h. Their names and contact details will be published in the June edition of this magaziine. Ourr ne new w De Depu puty ty P Par ariish Cl Cler erkk, A Ann nn W Wri righ ght, t, has also just joined us and will be working alongside John MacDonald until his retirement in A Aug ugus ustt. On 1st April the new Tarporley Parish Council Boundary came into effect, with the ad ddi diti tion of some 25 or so properties. The boundary has been moved, after a series of consultation exercises by tthe he B Bor orou ough gh Council, to include the properties at the top of Forest Rd near the by-pass, some hous ho uses es along Birch Heath Road, att Fl Flax axya yard rdss an and d th the e pr prop perties near the Four Lanes End traffic lights. Community Centre Car Park Work k, part rt ffun unde ded d byy tthe he P Par aris ish h Council, has been completed on the car park, which sees repairs to th the e ca carr park pa ark r ssur urfa face ce;; the removal of the recycling bins, relining of the parking bays and most impo port rtan antl tlyy th the e creation of 19 extra parking spaces. A Alo long ng w witth the extra 15 spaces made at the High School during the Easter holidays, thi his will ill g gre reat atly ly help p with the parking situation in this part rt o off th the e vi villllag age. The Parish Council have com ommi miss ssio ione n d the Borough Coun Co unci cill to w widen the dropped ed kker erb b ou outs tside the Community Centre so o th that at 2 w way ay traffic can use the driv i ew way iint nto o th the e carr pa park rk. T rporley in Bloom Ta Work Wo rk is beiing g un unde dertaken to improve the appearance of some off th the e pu public areas in the village, includ lud udin in ng th the e pl plan lan a ti ting ng off 15 ffru ruit trees around the village and of shrubs outsid de th the e Hi H gh g School gates. Considera ra abl bew wo ork h has as als lso be been en u und n ertaken at Burton Square to improve that area’ a’ss appearance, made necessary y by th he fe fellllin llling in ng of a larrge d dam a aged tree last year. Help Prevent Crime In a recent report from our local Police Inspector, he urges people not to buy goods from people selling door to door. They often don’t have the required Pedlar’s Licence. He says that such activity is often organised by criminal gangs from outt off th the e ar area ea and saying that they are selling goods to help ex-offenders f i oft is ften en a ffro ront n . He asks us to ple leas ase e re repo port any such activities straight away to the th e po polilice ce.

TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION Tel. 01829 733496 TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL COUNCILLORS The Chairman of the Parish Council is Councillor Ken Parker. The Parish Clerk is Mr. J. Macdonald Chartwood House, 20 Nantwich Road, Tarporley CW6 9UW parishclerk@tarporley.org.uk Tel. 01829 733496 Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillors each of whom sits on one of the two Working Groups which meet on alternative months or as required Councillor. Contact Details are (01829)

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Parish Council Meetings The Parish Council meets in the Committee Room of the Community Centre at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month, with the exception of August. Meetings are open to the public, and start with an Open Forum session, during which members of the public can address the whole Council on matters of concern to them. Also the Parish Council holds a surgery at 6.30 pm prior to each Parish Council meeting when members of the public are welcome to discuss matters with councillors on an informal basis.

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Come and see our English country gardens PEOPLE can visit gorgeous gardens this month as part of the National Gardens Scheme charity openings. Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May, 12noon-5pm, Mount Pleasant, Yeld Lane, Kelsall.10 acres of landscaped garden and woodland started in 1994 with views over the Cheshire countryside. Admission: £5, children £1. Sunday 10th, 17th and 31st May, 1-5pm, Tirley Garth, Mallows Way, Willington. 40-acre garden, terraced and landscaped, designed by Thomas Mawson. Admission: £5, children free. Sunday 17th May, 11.30am-4.30pm, Stonyford Cottage, Stonyford Lane, Oakmere. Set around a tranquil pool this Monet style landscape has a wealth of moisture loving plants, including iris and candelabra primulas. Admission: free £4.50, children free. Sunday 17th May, 2-5.30pm, Tattenhall Hall, High Street, Tattenhall. Plant enthusiasts’ garden. Admission: £4.50, children free.

May Mosh for the hospice A series of events are taking place in Tattenhall, for the May Mosh in aid of The Hospice Of The Good Shepherd to support this worthwhile cause: Saturday 9th May, 2-5pm - dance two Nia routines Firedance (music from Riverdance) & Tuam (music by The Saw Doctors) - £10 each or £15 for both. Saturday 9th May – 6-9pm: May Nosh at Alison’s Country Kitchen –£20 (£5 to Hospice). Saturday 30th May - 2-5pm May Mosh, a repeat performance of the Preview To book - please ring Jill on 01829 771895 or details on www. thestudiotattenhall.co.uk

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LAST month I highlighted how it is important to make some time to talk when we are concerned about the health and welfare of our loved ones. Once you have braved those â&#x20AC;&#x153;touchy subjectsâ&#x20AC;? the next step is to consider the main issues. When living at home suddenly becomes dif icult, the irst reaction of many is to move into a residential care home. This is not a choice to be taken lightly so it is important to take into account all of the options available. The thought of leaving your family home that has many memories and a whole way of life can be very overwhelming. The feeling of losing your independence, familiar surroundings and close friends nearby and moving to a strange place can be frightening to say the least.

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TARPORLEY HIGH SCHOOL & S Competition spells good news for Anna TARPORLEY T Y Year 7 student Anna Crayston has made it to the national final fin al o off a sp spel elliling ng ccom ompe peti titi tion on. Anna was joined by Taylor Lloyd, Emma Revill and Loughlin Price at the regional heat of the Routes into Lang La ngua uage gess Sp Spel elliling ng B Bee ee 2 201 015 5 he held ld a att Manchester Metropolitan University. In the first round, contestants had one minute to accurately say and spell out as many French or Spanish words as they could in target language and from memory. Not only did di d th they ey h hav ave e to llea earn rn 1 150 50 w wor ords ds iin n preparation for the competition, but they each had to compete in front of a panel of native speaker judges and verifiers in a university lecture theatre full of spectators! Anna made it to the se the seco cond nd rrou ound nd against even tougher competitors and an even ev en b big igge gerr cr crow owd d, where she performed brilliantly under pressure, coming second overall and thus progressing to the National Final, which will be held in Cambridge in July.

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Tarporley: A pear wood near a hill TARPORLEY T Y High School & Sixth Form College’s Student Leadership Team partnered Tarporley Parish Council to plant two pear trees outside the school gates on Eaton Road in March. Richard Stratham, from the Parish Counccil expertly instructed students in the art off ttree planting after explaining the significa ance of pear trees to Tarporley. Mr Statham exp xplained to students that the place name Torpelei first appeared in 1086 with the meaning ‘pe pear wood near a hill called Torr’. The school can now w look forward to watching the shrubs and treess g grow to yield spring blossom and fruit for ye yea ars to come. This is the first of many schem emes aimed at enhancing Tarporley and improvin ng the Parish Council’s chances of winning the Be Best Kept Village competition. Pictured above are the Student Leadership Team with Mr Statham, Miss Nutton and Mrs Everton

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Eddisbury is considered a safe Conservative seat, covering the area from Winsford, Audlem, Kelsall, Malpas and Tarporley. The closest Labour came to winning the seat came in 1997 when the Conservatives squeezed in by a little over 1,000 and then in a 1999 by-election when Mr O’Brien succeeded Alastair Goodlad. Candidates: George Antar (Cannabis is Safer Than Alcohol), Andrew Garman (Green), James Laing (Lab), Rob Millington (UKIP), Ian Priestner (Lib Dem) and Antoinette Sandbach (Cons).

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YEAR 7 and 8 girls competed in the first Chester and District Dance competition held at Tarporley. There were six schools taking part, with some outstanding performances from individuals and groups. Isla Warr won an individual silverr m medal for her performance and the year 8 group. Isla, Nicole Morrison and Katty Adkins won silver medals for their group performances narrowly missing out on th he gold medal. The year 7 dancers Ind dia Williams, Emily Milburn and Abbie Whittingham cam third in their group performa mance narrowly missing out on the silver medal. Overall a great af afternoon and the girls did themselves and the school proud.

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Q. I read your article in last month’s Tarporley Talk on treating age spots. I would like to have some age spots treated on my hands and face, but isn’t this the wrong time of the year to have them treated with IPL (intense pulsed light) now the weather is becoming sunnier? A. Not necessarily. IPL can be carried out at any time of the year, but the skin must be protected from sun exposure, sun beds or fake tan for treatment to take place. This is because the IPL light will target any pigment in the skin, not just the pigment you want to remove. We find that most of our clients have managed to achieve having IPL treatment throughout the spring and summer months with a little bit of extra care and forward planning. We recommend that you always keep a factor 50 sunscreen in your handbag to top up protection throughout the day. Brush-on powder block for the face to reapply sunscreen over makeup g has also been a great hit with our clients and has enabled them to keep their skin well-protected from UV exposure.

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Q. I have very thin and sparse eyebrows. Is there anything that can be done to improve them? A. There are lots of reasons for eyebrow hair loss from chemotherapy to hypothyroidism, and from vitamin deficiency to ageing; so firstly, check out if there is any medical reason why you may have excessive eyebrow hair loss. At Sensoria, we find that the most frequent causes of eyebrow hair loss is due to over plucking and ageing. Sometimes a simple HD Brow treatment with the regular use of a hair stimulating product to use at home is enough to see good results. Whilst the hair is growing back, an eyebrow pencil specially selected to perfectly match your eyebrow hair colour makes a big difference to how your brows look. Alternatively, there semipermanent makeup to create fuller, long-lasting brows. Come along to our free demonstration of semi –permanent makeup this month. Details opposite.

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Bunbury Neighbourhood Plan THE cream tea event on 29th March in the Villag ge Hall provided an opp pportunity y to ge g t peoplle talki lking ab boutt tth he P Pllan and d to gett clarification on any queries. Approximately 75 people came along and as well as enjoying tea and cake took the opportunity to discuss the draft policies with other members of the community and members of the Neighbourhood Plan Group. Everyone felt that there was a general level of support for the draft plan.

Hospital fundraiser The recent ‘Bloom Into Spring’ event held at the Abi Fisher Showrooms near Tarporley, raised almost £300 for the Tarporley War Memorial Hospital. Abi (left) is pictured with Anne Smith a volunteer from the hospital.

The detailed responses are being collated and we should be able to provide some headline results at our public meeting on 27th April at the Village Hall. At the same time we will be formally consulting with Cheshire East and following the completion of this stage of the consultation process we will be in a position to formally submit the plan for Examination. Copi Co pies es o off th the e Dr Draf aftt Pl Plan an w wililll be o on n th the e we web b site and at various pu p blic buildings g in the village and if anyone has any queries please contact us initially via the contact tab on www.bunburynpg.org

VE Day commemorations in Tarporley The Government has unveiled plans to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day from Friday 8th May to Sunday 10th May. The Royal British Legion will be playing a key delivery role in the commemorations on a national level with a wreath laying at the Cenotaph, a National Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, a parade through Whitehall and a reception for veterans on H Horse G Guards d P Parade. d

The overriding aim for VE Day 70 is to provide opportunities for people to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the course of WW2; to reflect once more upon the global and lasting significance of that event; and also to recreate the public sense of euphoria and relief that people so keenly associated with the end of hostilities. In Tarporley there will be a Service of Commemoration at St. Helen’s led by the Rector, R t R Rev G Georgina i

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Watmore, on Sunday May 10th commencing at 6.30pm, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial. Although there will be no Parade as on Remembrance Sunday, the Tarporley Branch will attend and present its Standards. Invitations have been extended to the Parish Council, the Army Cadets, other young people’s organisations and all members of the community.

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A LARGE gathering, of mainly local people, came to the Public Meeting at Bickerton Village Hall on March 19th to discuss the devastation caused by the National Trust’s woodland clearance on Bickerton Hill, writes Tony Ord. In the event, the National Trust declined the invitation to attend. The Friends of Bickerton Hill, who called the meeting, were represented by Tony Ord and the meeting was chaired independently by James France–Hayhurst. Natural England did attend and regional director, David Drake and team leader Alex Lowe answered questions relating to their organisation’s involvement in the heath regeneration programme, but they were unable to answer questions that should have been directed to the National Trust, consequently some very important questions remained unanswered; for example, did the National Trust carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment before the woodland clearance started and did they consider any mitigation, due to the fact that the large and entire woodland ecosystem on top of Bickerton Hill had been destroyed by their actions? Questions from the public were about, the widespread

use of chemicals on the Hill, the conversion of fields and not woodland to heathland, lack of supervision, use of public funds for woodland clearance, access to management plan for Hill, control of birch saplings, livestock on the Hill, erosion, climate warming etc. HEALTH RISK The chairman of the Sandstone Ridge Trust read out a long list of leaders of organisations who were united in their support for the National Trust’s heathland restoration and woodland clearance, however, it is most unlikely that the membership of those organisations would have been balloted for their opinions. He then read out a letter which indicated a one sided conservation policy with little understanding of the value and richness of the Hill’s mixture of woodland and heathland habitats, as the woodland and its bird and other wildlife, wasn’t mentioned. David Drake, replying to a question, agreed to write with a summary of the questions and answers. On the question of chemicals, the Friends of

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Bickerton Hill and the majority of the public don’t want them to be used on the Hill, as they are inappropriate in a SSSI and in public spaces, where there is a risk to the health of visitors, particularly children. It was emphasised that the Friends of Bickerton Hill and some of the public are supportive of the heath regeneration programme, but NOT as it is being carried out ut by the National Trust at the he expense of the landsca cape and wildlife in the well established and rich woodlan and habitat that has develope ped d on Bickerton Hill over th the last 75 years. Follow owing questions, the ch hairman called for a vote,

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The chairman thanked the representatives of Natural England for coming and Tony Ord thanked all who had attended the meeting and all those who had helped in any way with the organisation of the event. It had been hoped that the magnitude of support for a stop to tree felling, at the meeting, plus the petition of more than 1,00 00 signatures and the man any emails the Nationall Trust has received, assking them to stop any fu furrther felling, would have ve made them reconssid ider their course of acti tio on.

by show of hands, on one of three motions, with the he following results.

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The National Trust says that it will not give a guarantee to stop cutting th the woodland down on Bicke kerton Hill. The Friends off B Bickerton Hill say that cu cutting more trees down wn will serve no useful p purpose whatsoever, as the National Trust has already cleared as much, or al more, of the Hill than they are able to manage. It would seem that the tranquillity and beauty of Bickerton Hill, treasured by so many, is likely to be disturbed by the sound of chainsaws and forest strry plant, with the constantt th threat of more destructi tio on, for years to come. Alread ady many regular visitors have gone elsewhere in sea earch of peace and be eauty.

• For a stop to fe felling any more trees es; was overwhelmi mingly supported. • Forr the National Trust to cont ntinue felling more, or all of the trees; was unanimously th defeated. • For the National Trust to continue with the heath restoration, according to Natural England’s plan, outlined at the meeting i.e e. 50% of the Hill to be re eta tained as woodland and he erbicides used only as a las ast resort; gained 8 votes es including one “only if the ey stick to the plan”

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will be available to purchase by the glass as well as cider, wine and spirits. Mouth-watering cakes and chocolate, freshly ground coffee, hand-whipped ice cream as well as colourful jams, pickles and olives, and Turkish Delight. Our Baklava and fresh pastries are bound to temp even the strictest dieter – there will be numerous tasty treats for every palette at Whitchurch Food and Drink Festival. With free entry for the entire weekend and lots of fun activities for children, there really is something for everyone. The festival’s Producer Awards will commend A high quality products from our producers as well as delectable delicacies from the local shops and restaurants. Sample a freshly cooked delight from our food court area and enjoy it under covered seating in our outdoor space. A Craft and Artisan Market will run alongside the festival in Whitchurch Town Centre, with twenty stalls offering high quality craft and garden products as well as plants. Don’t forget to complete the Town’s Ale and Sausage trail in order to fully experience what the delightful market town of Whitcurch has to offer. Trail lea lets available at the festival. The Whitchurch Food and Drink Festival is predominantly an indoor event which makes it the perfect weekend destination, even if the weather does let you down.

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TARPORLEY VICS FC Vic’s enter new veterans’ league TARPORLEY T Y Vic’s First Team lost two League games during the month and also won two matches, with the outstanding result being the defeat of Egerton FC. The two defeats were to Malpas and, disappointingly, Penlake FC The Malpas game was a hard fought derby from which Tarporley Vics were deserved of at least a point although they lost the game 2-1. The away game versus Penlake however was a poor performance and the 4-2 result was a fair outcome. Against Egerton FC however Tarporley Vics form improved and the team came back from 3-1 down to win by a 4 – 3 margin with Dan Ball grabbing the winning goal at the end of the game. Congratulations go to Malpas FC who clinched promotion to the Premier Division of the Cheshire League during April. They are neck and neck with Congleton Vale as we approach the final few games of the Season to see who is crowned Champions. Good Luck Malpas to Players & staff and enjoy the Premier Division Football next year. With the Season running to plan this year, with very few

postponements due to poor weather, the Cheshire League have pencilled in President’s Cup Matches. In the “last 32 Tie” Tarporley Vics entertained Moore United FC and the improving form resulted in a 3 – 0 win with Sam Lloyd, Al Moore & Jamie Ball grabbing the goals. A quarter final versus Penlake FC will have been played in April; let’s hope the next edition of Tarporley Talk has news of another positive result. The last home league game of the season is on 2nd May, 3pm, v Daten - come along and give us your support! Tarporley Vics Reserves Season has petered out to result in a 5th placed finish in the Crewe Combined League. Defeats to Mary Dendy FC and Winnington 1994 FC resulted in a poor finish to the Season. There’s always next season to look forward to boys! Tarporley Vics FC are delighted to announce that they will be founding members of the Chester and District Veterans League. Eight teams of “Over 35’s” will play in the League that starts in September. The Team, which will include players from

Bunbury & Tarporley, will face teams from Tattenhall. Ashton, Dee Rangers, Frodsham, Cross Keys, Whitegate & Blacon and they will play home & away League games and one cup competition with three week gaps between each game. Just enough time for the ageing muscles to recover! If anyone can offer sponsorship for this new venture it will be appreciated. Any Veterans who are new to the area and fancy getting involved please contact Mike Brereton on 07793905269 for further details. Sponsorship is also required for Tarporley Vics 1st & Reserve Team’s Home kits. The tremendous support we received from Peckforton Castle three years ago allowed us purchase a quality Nike kit. The kit however needs renewing this closed season and potential new sponsors are being sought. Please contact Mike Brereton if you know of anyone who is in a position to offer this support. Please contact Mike, Andy, Sean, Clive, Adam or Matt or any other Tarporley Vics members for any other Tarporley Vics info.

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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR VILLAGE MAY Tiverton District Garden Clu lub Tuesday 5th May, 7.30p 0pm m at Tiverrto ton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (off A4 49). It’s tim me to zap those e “na nast stiies”” in your garden! Le Let Daviid Toyne tell us us about “A different app proach to pests and d diseases”. d The e talk will be e ffollowe wed d by a pla lant sale. Ent ntrry £1.50 (membe ers), £2 (v (visitors. All A are wel elccome. Kelssall Flow ower Clu ub Pro ogramm mme for 2015/16 6: 20th Ma Mayy - Demonsstr trat atiion by Jo Dy Dyer; 17 7th June e - Garden en Visit; 15 5th July - Dem monstraation by Denisse Hibberrt (NAFAS AS);); 19th 1 h Augu ust - Su ummerr Worksh shop; 16 6th Sep pte temb mbe er Dem monstr tration by Merryl Heath th; 21st st Oct ctober - Demon nstratio on by Beryl Co otton n (NA AFAS); 18t 8th h Novemb No mber - A ‘Royaal’ Chrisstmass Evve with Pa Paul Burrell;l; Dece emberr - No Meetin ng; 20th January 2016 - AGM M & Hott Pot. All me meet etings are held d in the Meth hodist Church ch Hall at 7.30 0pm. Visitorss welcome. e. West Che eshire Rurall U3A A Com me and d join us for the AG GM on n Thurrsday 21stt May at the e Barbo our Insstitute e in Taattenhall. Afte er the AG A M Doug Hayyne es willl contiinue his talk on “The Infl fluence e of the e Lan nded Gentry in Chesshire”.” Refre eshme ents will be availab ble from m 2pm.. .For furthe er inforrmattion n on membe bership an and forthccomin ng even nts ple ease co ontactt either H Hilary Scarraatt 018 829 770 70516 Hi H laryy@Scarraatt.com or o Pete Brunto on 018 829 7418 1 24 Pet e er@ @bru r nton n.n . ame Ta attenha hall Willdlife Group Ourr next meetin ng is on n Wedne esday 6th 6 hM May at 7.3 .30 pm iin the Barbou ur Institut ute. Gary ry Bal all,l, p ojecct co-o pr ord r inato or for the he Sandsto tone n Ridge ge Tru Tr stt will be gi g ving an illust strated taalk l on the pr proj oject wh hic i h he e is impl plem e enti ting n “The Ri Ridg d e, Rocks and Spring ngs”. Non o -mem mbers are re most we elc lcome: £3.00 at the door. If yo y u en njo joy walkkin ing g and wild dlilife fe w why not try th the shorrt circularr walk arou ound n the Mill Brook Wild dlil fe Corrri r dor in Tat attenhall - vis isit it www. tattenhallwild dlifegrou up. p org.uk. Vi Viv Forshaw 77 705 0576 76

Tarporley an and d District U3A The next meeting of th t e Tarporrle ley and District U3A i onThu is Thurs rsda d y 23rd April at 10amin n tthe Tarporley Community Cent ntre re. Refreshm men e ts and d information sess se ssio ion n wi w ll befollowed d by Dr. Chr hris istopher er Cefai who will prese ent a talk enti titl t ed – Sup per Bug gsa s nd the Media. New mem mbe b rs wellco come. Co ont n act Marilyn Wa Walt lton o at marilynw n altonu uk@yaho oo.co.u uk Bunb bur ury y WI W In Apr p il the gro oup were tr trea e ted to o an excl c usive prev pr eview of tthe sho ow Jambus usters (seee pagee 20). In May the heyy jo j in the Dab a ber Da Dames fo for theiir Reso Re s lutions Me eet e in ing g in Nantwicch. h On Thursd day 11th Jun ne, Sandra D Dyyke k s wi will share re her kno n wle edge of “The Histor oryy of the he League e of Friien e ds”. On 9tth July the here is a So ocial Eve ven ning with th he focu us on “A Musical Jo our u ney Th Through h Time”. The Th e gr g oup me meets att 7.30p pm on the 2n nd Thurs r dayy of the month in the Pavilio on.. Visito t rs an nd new w m mberss welco me ome. Tatte enhalll WI Visit the Baarbourr Institute on Wed dnesdaay 20th Mayy, 7.30 0pm, in n our celebraationss of 100 0 yearrs of th he WI. The Mikro on The eatre Compaany willl be perform ming a play ent ntitled ‘rraising Agentts’, a sttory off friend dship in the th e WI. Ticket ets £10 availab ble e from m Judiith on 01829 9 771088. Tarporley WI Our next xt monthly m y me eeting g is on Wedne esday 6th May at 8pm in n th the e Done eR Room,, situate ed behiind St. Helen’ss Pa Pari rish sh Churc rch, Hig gh Streett, Tarpo orley. This Th is mon onth th our gue uest speak aker is Saalllly Cow wman, from Nourished ed Woman.. She willll be givving a talk entitl tled ed IIncreased Ene nergy and Vitalityy for You, Everyy Day’. All are welccome to join n. In March we we learnt ‘Top p Ti Tips for Fab Photo os’ with h local photographerr Helen H Rae e. In April,, Kate Cawley gave a talk ab bou out her entrie ies for the Cheshiire Show, enti en titl tled ed ‘‘Learning byy my Mistake es’. (see pa page 56).

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WHAT’S ON IN YOUR VILLAGE? TARPORLEY TARPORLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

TARPORLEY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY

Bookings/enquiries www.tarporleycc.co.uk Weekly • Army Cadets: Tuesday and Thursday: 6.309.30pm: Tel. 01244 390252 • Rhythm Time: Monday: 9 – 11am: Tel: 07789 867589 • Watercolour Painting: 9-11am & 11.15am -1.15pm: Tel: 01829 732129 • Scottish dancing: Wednesday: 7pm – 10pm: Tel: 01270 562454 • Fit 4 Life: Fitness for the mature lady: Fri. 9.15am: Tel: 07779 272353 • A* Sports Classes: Wednesday: 1pm – 7pm: Tel: 07932 182148 • Royal Academy of Dance: (Ballet) Children –Thursday:5.30 – 7.30pm Adult – Friday:11-12 Tel: 07900 303966or • Jo Jingles: Tuesday: 9.30 – 11.30am – Tel: 01928 739966 • Pilates: Tuesday: 2-3pm: - Tel: 07968 077180 • Zumba: Thursday: 8-9pm & Friday:1–2.30pm: Tel; 07765 711337/01829 740435 • Youth Club: Monday: 7-9pm: Tel: 01829 733832

The Society presents two plays per year in Spring and Autumn at the Community Centre. Performances are Thursday to Saturday starting at 7.45pm. We are always on the look-out for actors/actresses (experienced or not!) and helpers to join our happy group. We are all volunteers but work hard with lots of fun!

Fortnightly GoOnLine (FOC) Fridays 10-12pm Tel: 07851 253587 Monthly: • Flower Club: 1st Tuesday: 1.30pm Tel: 01829 732104 • TADDFAS: 2nd Thursday: 1.30pm: Tel: 01270 626442 • Film Night: 3rd Friday: 7.30pm • Car Boot /Table top Sale: 1st Sunday: 8am–12noon: Tel: 01829 732142 • Tarporley and District U3A - 4th Thursday 10am

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If you are keen to join, check out our web site www.tarporleyads.co.uk or if you prefer a chat ring Beryl or Tom on 01829 732646. TARPORLEY TENNIS CLUB New members welcome. For further information telephone 01829 732026. DECIBELLAS LADIES’ CHOIR. Tarporley Primary School Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm. Term time only. New members very welcome. www.decibellas.co.uk ACTIVITIES IN THE DONE ROOM To book call 01829 733040 Mon

- Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Rising 5’s - 12.30pm to 3pm - Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm Tues - Pre-school - 9.15am to 3pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3pm - Guides - 7.00pm to 8.45pm Weds - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month) - Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm Thurs - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3pm Fri - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm Sat - Ballet, tap & modern - Dance - 9.00am to 12.30pm Sun - Sunday School - 10.00am to 11.30am (For details on Tarporley Done Room Pre-school call 01829 730233)

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REGULAR EVENTS TARPORLEY BAPTIST & METHODIST CHURCH Weekly Tuesday - Little Angels mother and tots group 10.00-11.30am. Wednesday - Youth Club 6.30-8pm (yrs7/8) 8-9.30pm (yrs9/10) Saturday - Coffee/tea/biscuits morning with chat. 10am -12noon Sunday - Family Service at 10.45am Monthly Every 4th Tuesday - The Tuesday Club 2.304.30pm. Chat, speakers and trips. All welcome Call 01829 733697 TARPORLEY LIBRARY (01829 731794) Tarporley Community Library, High school, Eaton Road Monday 1.30-7.00pm; Thursday 1.307.00pm Under 5s Story Time, Mondays 1.30pm term time only Books, Talking Books, DVDs, Computers with Internet Access. We also have an iConnect Kiosk that enables residents to see a Cheshire West & Chester contact centre advisor on screen and to speak to them via a telephone handset about the Council service they require. The kiosks allow residents to make enquires, fill out forms and exchange documents for council services ranging from benefits, registration services and bin collections to highways issues, parking and environmental health. DAY CARE: TARPORLEY OPAL (OLDER PEOPLE ACTIVE LIVES) Fridays 10am-3pm at Tiverton Hockey Club A social club for older people who can’t get out and about on their own. Lunch, transport and a range of activities and entertainment provided by volunteers.Interested in becoming a member or volunteer, please ring Carol on 07851 253 587 or Parish Cllr Gill Clough on 01829 733545.

DAY CARE: TARPORLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Monday to Friday 10am till 3pm You can make new friends and join in with social activities and lots more. We charge £15 per day this includes:• Morning Coffee/Tea & Biscuits • 2 course Cooked Lunch • Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits Interested? Please call on 01829 734052 and ask for Lesley, Julie or Angela TARPORLEY BAND The band meets every Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30 pm in the Band Hall just off The Close at the top of Tarporley High Street. New players welcome. www.tarporleyband.org.uk or call 07747 302064. SPORT AT TARPORLEY HIGH SCHOOL Tarporley Badminton Club Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm in the main hall in term time. Contact Howard on 07887 626 320 Tarporley Ladies Netball @ Tarporley HighSchool, Thursdays 8.15pm9.15pm £3 all over 16s welcome. Tel: Lisa 07894 707055 or facebook “Tarporley Netball’ TARPORLEY ROTARY CLUB “Helping the Community”. Meet on Tuesdays at The Rising Sun 7.00pm for 7.30pm Enquiries to Mike Lloyd on 07841 794661 TARPORLEY MILLPOOL PROBUS CLUB (01829 733821) Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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TATTENHALL 2.00-3.30pm

TATTENHALL LIBRARY (01625 378158) Adjacent to Tattenhall Park Primary School, Chester Road, Tattenhall, Cheshire, CH3 9AH. We have a wide range of books, DVD’s for hire, a large children’s section and if we haven’t got what you’re looking for we’ll order it for you. Email: libraries@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. Tel 01625 378158 TATTENHALL CRICKET CLUB Contact Mel Dobson on 07799 476 108 We cater for players of all standards and ages and run five junior teams starting at U9s and 4 competitve senior teams . Our facilities are one of the best in the county which are now used by the full senior Cheshire team For further information and details on winter nets please call Alex Sandland (07974 265064) or Robin Mulvihill (07590 918106). You can also visit our website at www.tattenhallcricketclub.co.uk

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U3A main meeting (3rd Thurs) Film@Barbour (2nd Thurs)

Friday 9.30am-11.00am Country Market 10.30am-12.30pm Italian 2.00-4.00pm Holistic Therapy sessions (4th Fri) 7.00-10.00pm Bridge Saturday 9.00-10.00am 11.00am-12noon

Tae Kwon Do Shooting Stars

TATTENHALL AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Join a warm & friendly group - to meet new people, have fun, help with production - or tread the boards! Contact 01829 771353 or 770482 New members welcome. TATTENHALL TENNIS CLUB

BARBOUR INSTITUTE High St, Tattenhall. All enquires/bookings 01829 771649 or email tcabi@tiscali.co.uk Monday 10.00-11.30am 10.00-11.30am 10.00-12.00pm 6.30-7.20pm 7.30pm-9.00pm 7.30pm Tuesday 9.30am-2.30pm 10am-12noon 2.00-4.00pm 6.30-7.30pm 8.00-9.30pm

Stay & Play session Breastfeeding Support U3A Watercolour (fortnightly) Zumba Yoga Tattenhall Parish Council (1st Mon) Tattenhall Diamond Club Coffee Morning U3A Craft Group Karate Tattenhall Singers

2.00-3.30pm 2.00-4.00pm

Parent Ed Ante-natal class (4 week blocks) U3A Local History Group (1st Thurs) Tattenhall Over-50s (1st Thurs)

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RUNNING CLASSES Total Beginners & Intermediates Classes available. Train for your local Charity race or simply enjoy running in the lanes and fields around Tattenhall. Contact: Dave 0790 187 1116 YOGA BIRTH CLASSES

Wednesday 10-11am Line Dancing 10am-1pm CAB (1st Wed) 7.30-8.15pm Ballroom & Latin 7.45pm Gardening Society (2nd Wed) 2pm winter / 7.30pm summer, W.I. (3rd Wed) Thursday 12.30-2.30pm

Club mornings Tuesday 10am. Club evenings Tuesday 6.30pm onwards. We hold regular in club tournaments and enjoy summer league matches for more competitive tennis. For tennis coaching - contact Nicola Herbert on 07949 763005 nics10is@hotmail.com or for tennis club info contact Jane Roberts 01829 782028 charityfarm3@hotmail.com or see web www. sporttattenhall.co.uk/tennis

Antenatal active birth classes in Tattenhall. Call Helen Langley on 01829 261414 for more details. TATTENHALL RAINBOWS Come and try something new, learn new skills, make new friends and have lots of fun! A warm welcome guaranteed for everyone!! Suitable for girls aged 5-7. Tattenhall Recreation club on Thursdays. 5:15pm to 6:15pm. Contact Louise Gibson or Julia Carter-Jones for further details/to be placed on waiting list. Phone 01829771001 or email lgwynn@btopenworld.com.

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TARVIN & HUXLEY TARVIN COMMUNITY CENTRE

TARVIN PRE-SCHOOL & DAY NURSERY

(01829 740868)

Vibrant and stimulating environment for children from two years old. Activities such as Forest Schools, French, Welsh and Makaton. Open from 7.45am to 6pm. Incorporating “Rainbows Holiday Club” for children from 2-11 years old. Rated “Outstanding”by OFSTED! Tel Lyn on 01829 741011 or e-mail at tarvin.preschool@btconnect.com

10.00-11.30am Fridays Yoga 1pm Mondays Tarvin Library 12.00-19.00 Tuesdays 13.30-17.00 Thursdays Ballet 15.30-18.00 Tuesdays ‘Body Pump and Tone’ 19.00-20.00 Tuesdays Termtime only. 01829 752701 Silver Threads 14.00 2nd+4th Wednesdays of month Flower Club 19.30, 2nd Wednesday of month W.I. 19.30. last Wednesday of month Bingo 19.30 Thursdays Kung Fu 18.30-20.30 Thursdays Civic Trust Regular meetings/events Sewing Bee 2nd Tuesday of the month 7.45pm-9.45pm HUXLEY VILLAGE HALL Huxley Village Hall is available to hire for private functions, birthday parties etc £8 per hour. Now available to hire throughout the day. Please contact Booking Secretary on 781563/781573 for further information. HARGRAVE & HUXLEY HISTORICAL GROUP We meet on the second Monday of the month at various venues in the villages, at 7.30pm. Contact susan@smudge-home.co.uk TARVIN GARDENING SOCIETY We meet on the second Friday of each month (Feb to Oct) at 8pm in the Community Centre at Tarvin. TARVIN TENNIS CLUB (01829 741314) We welcome visitors and new members of all abilities to come and try our four artificial grass courts. We hold friendly club evenings on Tuesdays and Fridays, while in the autumn and winter these club sessions switch to Saturday afternoons. We field five teams in the Chester and District Summer League and from October we have teams in the West Cheshire Winter League plus a team in the Glan Aber Floodlit League. Throughout the whole year different friendly groups also play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, both morning and afternoon, and all are welcome to join in. For details see www. tarvintennisclub.co.uk or phone Rob on 01829 741314, Wendy on 01244 300446 or Keith on 01829 740178.

SUNSHINE DAY NURSERY & PRE SCHOOL Providing a happy, homely and stimulating environment for ages 0-10. Free child places for 3-4 year-olds. Also after school club and holiday club Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Call Lisa Ashley on 01829 740066. www.sunshineprivatedaynursery.co.uk JACAPPELLA Children’s music class every Tuesday 10:30am at St Andrews Church in Tarvin! Ages 0-6. All welcome, mums, dads, grandparents &amp; carers. Half an hour of songs, puppets & amp; music instruments. Great Fun! TARVIN METHODIST CHURCH SPLASH pre-school group Weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10.15 until 11.45am. Meet Barney bear and make some friends along with welcome cuppa for you and a snack for your little one. We have fun with free play, crafts, singing and storytime and the first visit is free, Drop in to Tarvin Methodist Church any Wednesday in term time. Messy Church: Every 3rd Wednesday at 5-7pm you can have a Christian faith adventure at Tarvin Methodist Church. We explore a theme with crafts , challenges and a bit of mess before our meal for everyone around 6pm. Children must bring a responsible adult to join in the activities. Drop in and check us out or contact Penny Hassall for details 07712 210703 Sunday Xtra: Every first Sunday we have Xtra 9.30 - 10.15 am at Tarvin Methodist Church - a relaxed, family friendly worship service for all ages. We meet-up for a free breakfast at 9am and then move on to exploring a theme with drama, visuals and activities for the kids. Church for the future generations in a modern style. And why not stay around for a Bacon Butty afterwards Phone: 01829740959.

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KELSALL KELSALL GARDENING CLUB

KELSALL BADMINTON CLUB We meet on Tuesdays 8-9:30pm in Kelsall Community Centre from September to April. New players always welcome. For more details contact Sharon 01829 759362.

the Methodist Church Rooms, Chapel Green at 7.45pm. Non members welcome. Contact David Shakspeare 01829 751637 KELSALL TENNIS CLUB Kelsall has three tennis courts located behind the Community Centre. The club has a ladies team playing in both winter and summer leagues, a men’s team playing in a winter league and a mixed team playing during the summer. There is an extremely popular children’s coaching scheme running throughout the year ranging from Reception to sixth formers. In addition there are coaching courses during the summer holidays and half terms. The children compete in two summer leagues. Junior Club Night is well attended on a Friday evening and Senior Club Night is on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm. Club afternoon is Saturday from 2pm. New members welcome. Visit www.kelsalltennisclub.net or email the Secretary on kelsall.tennisclub@hotmail.com

CONNECTIVE LEARNING DYSLEXIA CENTRE Enjoyable computerised learning programme for anyone who struggles with reading and spelling. Friendly Kelsall Centre. Outstanding results. Open 4-7pm every weekday. For more details see www.connectivelearning.co.uk or ring 01829 752994 BARNEY’S BUDDIES Thursdays, from 10am in the Methodist Church school room, an informal drop-in for mums, babies and pre-school children - dads, grans and carers are all welcome.Contact Beth Ferringo on 01244 300638. MESSY CHURCH Kelsall Methodist Church on the 1st Monday of the month, from 4-6pm. Children can have fun exploring a range of crafts, followed by a meal and singing. Contact Beth Ferringo on 01244 300638.

KELSALL WI Kelsall WI meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month in the Methodist Schoolroom, Chapel Green, Kelsall. For details of the programme, please contact the secretary on 01829 752558 or our website www.kelsallwi.org.uk

KELSALL PRE-SCHOOL & KLUB Kelsall Pre-school & Klub is situated in the grounds of Kelsall School. We provide a happy, caring and fun environment where children learn and develop through their play. We are open term time Monday to Friday from 8.00am – 6.00pm for children aged 2 to 12. Please feel free to pop in and see us or alternatively contact us on 01829 759268 or email kelsall.preschool@uwclub.net

KELSALL BRIDGE CLUB Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at the Community Centre,7-10pm. Social Bridge for Beginners/Intermediates on Tuesdays, duplicate on Thursdays. Contact Nick Mayfield on 01829752105.

TIVERTON 10.30am - 12pm (Call Madge Marshall 01829 732217)

TIVERTON VILLAGE HALL (Booking : Janice Farrall - 01829 732855) Weekly Duplicate Bridge: Call George Molyneux 01829 733962 Mondays - 6.30pm till 10pm Wednesdays - 1.30pm till 5pm

TIVERTON DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB

Line Dancing: Contact Win Bond on 01829 260080 Tuesdays - 10am till 12pm Monthly Drop In Coffee Morning: Last Thursday of month

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We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Tiverton Village Hall (just off the A49) at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome at our lively and friendly meetings, and to the visits in the summer season. Entrance fee is £1.50 (non-members £2) and includes a raffle and refreshments. All enquiries to 733465 (Joyce Harbottle, Secretary), or why not become a member - annual membership is only £5 each, with lots of advantages.

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BUNBURY, PECKFORTON, BEESTON & TILSTONE FEARNALL PAVILLION

EARLY BIRDS PRE-SCHOOL

Mondays

Contact: Hilary Armstrong 260410 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am start with the option of finishing at either 12 noon or 1 pm or 3pm Friday 9am start with the option of 12 noon or 1pm finish at Bunbury Village Hall.

Fitness Pilates 9.15 -10.15am; Fit as a fiddle (exercise class for the over 50’s) 10.30 - 11.30am Contact ruth@pwmltd.com or 01829262699 Indoor Bowling - 1.30pm Rainbows - 4.30pm - 5.30pm Brownies: (1st Bunbury Pack) 6pm - 7.15pm Tuesdays Aerotone 7.15-8.15pm. A mix of aerobics & body conditioning) 01829262699. Baby Massage classes 10-11am. Contact: Amy 07868 563258 to book place/more information Wednesdays (2nd Bunbury Brownies - 5.45pm - 7pm Toddler Group 9.30am - 11.30am Thursdays Keep Fit - 9.15am - 10.15am Pilates: - 7.30-8.30pm BUNBURY AND TIVERTON METHODIST CHAPELS Sunday - 10.45am at Bunbury except the 1st Sunday at the month 10.45am at Tiverton & 5th Sunday at St. Boniface, Bunbury at 10am. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Peckforton & Beeston W.I. - 1st Wednesday Peckforton Village Room - 7.30pm Bunbury WI. 2nd Thursday - Pavilion - 7.30pm

BUNBURY SINGERS Mondays in term time – 7.30-9.15pm Choir Practice at Bunbury Primary School BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL Monday Ladies Badminton start 7.30pm Tuesday BUDO 7pm Wednesday Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday Men’s badminton 8pm Gardening Club 3rd Tuesday 8pm Good Companions meet as and when they require and have no fixed dates. Please note that Wednesday Club no longer meets and have disbanded. BUNBURY FOOTBALL CLUB Saturday morning (during school term) from 9.3011am at Bunbury Playing Fields, 5-11-year-olds. Visit www.bunburyfootball.co.uk, write to Info@ BunburyFootball.co.uk or call 07901 954862. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Meet Every 2nd Monday at The Nags Head Bunbury, 8pm

DUDDON, CLOTTON & HOOFIELD DUDDON, CLOTTON & HOOFIELD WAR MEMORIAL HALL For booking call 01829 781490 Duddon Toddler Group - Every Wednesday (term time only) 9.30 -11.30am Bowling - Every Wednesday (except summertime) at 7.30pm Seniors Keep fit - Thursdays at 2pm to 3pm. Table Tennis - Every Monday at 7.30pm

Monthly Coffee Morning - 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10.30am Women’s Institute 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm TAEKWONDO CLUBS Duddon & Clotton War Memorial Hall Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm Juniors; 7pm - 8pm Adults Fridays 5pm - 6pm Tots; 6pm - 7pm Juniors 7pm - 8pm Adults

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EATON Activities at the Jessie Hughes Village Hall

3rd Thursday monthly 10.30am - 12 noon, Tea ‘n’ Chat drop-in social morning

For information regarding the village hall please contact Hilary Healey on 01829 730427, email jessiehughesvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk

Friday 9.15am - 12 noon Pilates contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240

Monday 10-11am and 1 - 2pm Pilates, contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 Monday 4.00 - 6.00pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 Monday 6.30 - 9.00pm Tae Kwon Do contact Paul Evans 07857 303959 Tuesday 9.30 - 10.30am Fitness Pilates. Contact ruth@pwmltd.com or 01829262699 10.30am - 12.30pm Yoga, contact Brenda McCooey 07876 497664 Tuesday 4-7pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 2nd Tuesday monthly 7.30-9.00pm WI contact Diane Ardenne 01829 733639 4th Tuesday monthly 7.30 - 9.00pm Gardening Club Contact Derek Peel on 01829 732904 Wednesday 12.00 - 2.30pm Pilates. Contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 Wednesday 6.30 - 9.00pm Tae Kwon Do contact Paul Evans 07857 303959 Thursday 7.00 - 10.00pm Bridge. Contact Iris Weaver 01829 740100

LITTLE BUDWORTH Little Budworth Pre-school Takes children from 2 years of age, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (term-time only), 8.45am to 15.15pm, at Little Budworth Village Hall, CW6 9BP. Tel: 07849642417 or email: enquiries@ littlebudworthpreschool.org.uk.

Saturday 9.00am - 2.00pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 Sunday 5.45 - 6.30pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing, (Children Beginners) Sunday 6.45 - 7.30pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing (Adult Beginners) Dancebasics on Sunday 7.30 - 8.15pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing (Adult Improvers) 07941 725980 1st Thursday monthly 7.30 - 9.00pm Reading Group, contact Tina Peel on 01829 732904 for details of books and venues. Eaton Rambling Club Serving local villages. Why not keep fit & join the expanding the club, which arranges walks of about seven miles max length, on alternate Saturdays & Sundays, once a month. We arrange monthly evening walks of about three miles in summer, & often arrange trips & social functions.Walks always finish at a convenient hostelry. Membership is £6 a year, & is open to anyone. Walks start from The Jessie Hughes Village Hall at 10.15am, just turn up & give it a try. Call Gill Ellison on 01829 782693

COTEBROOK COTEBROOK VILLAGE HALL

Contact Victoria Monday 10am-11am: Pilates on 07813 912313 Tuesday 10am - 11pm: Pilates Wednesday 6pm-7pm: Zumba Gold Contact Maritza Taylor on 0750 137 3426 7.30pm: Radio Club Thursday 7.30pm: Orchestra Friday 11am-12noon: Zumba Gold

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Aerials MR Aerials.............................................. p77

Electrical Retailer J Blagg & Sons....................................... p33

Lettings Emma Creasey Lettings......................... p14

Archtitecture SBS Design............................................ p79 Scott Architecture ................................... p80

Estate Agents / Property Hinchcliffe............................................... p21 Strutt & Parker.......................................back

Lofts More Than Loft Ladders......................... p29

Baby and Toddler Bunbury Baby and Todder Group .......... p48

Financial / Accounts CarolynLing ....................................... p60-61

Bathrooms Inspired Bathrooms & Wetrooms........... p66 Oceans Bathrooms ................................ p51 William & Maurice Bathrooms............... front

Flooring Ace Tiling................................................ p37 Broadleaves Hardwood Flooring ........... p77 Living Floors........................................... p44

Beds / Bedrooms Kingsley.................................................. p63 T&C Fitted Bedrooms ............................ p70

Food & Drink Briscoe’s Dairy ...................................... p81 Gibsons .................................................. p31 Hollies Farm Shop ................................. p39 Hollows, Hoole ....................................... p71 Royal Oak ......................................... p68-69 Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival ......... p75 Willington Fruit Farm................................ p3

Bicycles Global Bike............................................. p52 Building & Joinery Bunbury Prop Maintenance ................... p78 Lee Carrington Joinery........................... p12 Cheshire Joinery Services ...................... p2 SM Edwards........................................... p81 Stephen Ford Joinery............................. p65 PJ Meade Brickwork .............................. p78 AJ Payne Property ................................. p77 TGB Construction & Landscapes .......... p77 Care Agencies Bunbury Care ......................................... p30 Care Home Springcare.............................................. p65 Carpets / Flooring Kelsall Hill Rug Repairs ......................... p55 Kingsley Carpets.................................... p63 Little Carpet Shop .................................. p45 Cleaning / Domestic Service Carpet & Oven Cleaning........................ p81 Kelsall Window Cleaning ....................... p78 Molly Mop............................................... p79 Computer Services Computer ............................................... p64 Flummoxed .............................................. p9 Decorator Jason Wild.............................................. p77

Fuels/energy/power Antique Fireplaces ................................. p16 Clearview Stoves .................................. p24 Funeral Services / Undertaker Jacqueline Wilson .................................. p36 Furniture/Interior Design Furniture Market..................................... p36 Garage improvement VSF ........................................................ p55 Garden Andy’s Garden Care .............................. p80 Ashton Hayes......................................... p78 Cain’s Garden Services ......................... p78 Cheshire Landscaping ........................... p13 Chester Small Plant ............................... p28 Dee Fencing........................................... p22 DKC Contracts ......................................... p9 Philip Driver............................................ p12 Lawn Guy ............................................... p80 Mole Control........................................... p77 PDD Gardening...................................... p80 Ringwood Fencing .................................. p3 Sudden Strike Pest Control ..................... p9 Turner Landscapes ................................ p50 WCM Fencing ........................................ p24

Drainage Sudden Strike......................................... p29

Handyman Property Maintenance............................ p77 Total Home Solutions ............................. p22

Driveways Build Pave and Scape............................ p79 DK Landscapes........................................ p5 Tarporley Driveways............................... p81 TP Construction ..................................... p32

Health & Beauty Angela Bartlett (Sensoria)...................... p43 Rowton Hall............................................ p26 Skin Deep............................................... p23 Tranquility @ Peckforton................... p58-59

Education Age Concern .......................................... p12

Kitchens Granite Worktops ................................... p25 Maranatha Kitchens & Bathrooms......... p54 Matt Finish.............................................. p38

Electrical DLA Electrical......................................... p78 Hawk Electrical....................................... p78 Weaver Electrical .................................. p77

Motoring JPW Body Repairs................................. p52 Saunders for Service ............................. p65 Motor Racing Oulton Park ............................................ p57 Offices Legat Owen............................................ p50 Pest Control Eek ......................................................... p22 Mole Control........................................... p77 Sudden Strike......................................... p37 Petcare Finbar’s Friends ..................................... p24 Tarvin Petcare ........................................ p38 Piano Lessons / Tuning Andrew P Dean Piano Tuning................ p78 Andrew Starmer Piano Lessons ............ p24 Plastering CGH Plastering ...................................... p44 IP Plastering........................................... p78 Tattenhall Plastering............................... p80 Plumbing CT Plumbing .......................................... p80 H Challenor & Son Plumbing ................. p78 Coppercroft ............................................ p44 Philip Driver............................................ p12 Mackay Plumbing................................... p29 PK Plumbing .......................................... p81 SW Heating & Plumbing ........................ p79 Woodhouse ....................................... p18-19 Podiatry Zenchi..................................................... p17 Taxi/Private hire Apollo Travel ............................................ p5 Billinge Travel .......................................... p3 Grosvenor Chauffeur ............................. p17 Tarvin Cars ............................................. p24 Travel Clive Benson Coach Holidays.....p67Vets Birch Heath .............................................. p6 Willows ................................................... p38 Window Cleaning Kelsall Window Cleaning ....................... p74 Pure Clean Window Cleaner ................. p73 Windows / Conservatories Cheshire Joinery ...................................... p2 Cloudy2Clear ........................................... p7 Kelsall Windows.................................... .p25 Pinnacle.................................................. p62 Sovereign Windows .............................. p14 Window Geeks....................................... p17

Legal Hibberts.................................................. p47

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Tarporley Tal Talk May 2015 91

Bake bread. Open up.

Brew fresh coffee.

Small talk with the Greens.

Show the Leungs around.

Stoke the ﬁre.

Sold.

Celebrate an offer.

National Open House Day. Open the house. Close the sale. On Saturday 13th June, we’re bringing motivated house hunters to your doorstep. As a seller, you’ll beneﬁt from one handy day of viewings – without the hassle of appointments. With no obligation, put your house on the radar and register today. Simply go online or stop by your local ofﬁce.

Park House, 37 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS 01244 354880 | struttandparker.com/openhouse