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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER

Summary Annual Report Departure & arrival During the year Linda Bennett left the Council Andrew Wallace joined us to maintain our complement of 12 councillors. Our working groups of infrastructure, street scene and finance performed well in dealing with specific matters needing attention by the council. We also had representatives at the High School, the Primary School and the Community Centre. Day to day jobs Our contractors dealt with the day to day cleaning, maintenance and improvement of Tarporley. Their tasks included litter picking, street cleaning, footpath maintenance, grass cutting, weed spraying and gritting icy surfaces in the cold weather. We also carried out a regular inspection of the equipment in the children’s play area which is situated behind the community centre, and have very recently had the soft landing surfaces, resurfaced. We provide a weekly minibus service for the elderly and disabled members of our community to shop for their daily necessities. Meeting CWAC officers A walk around Tarporley with officers from Cheshire West and Cheshire Council was undertaken to discuss the concerns we have about various aspects under their direct control. We were satisfied with the outcome of this meeting. Landscaping & footpaths Initiatives undertaken include work to the landscaped area to the northern area of Burton Square. Further initiatives being considered include the creation of a public village square at the entrance to St Helen’s Church, and a surfaced public footpath around the community centre playing field. A councillor has also carried out a detailed survey of the public footpaths and rights of way in and around Tarporley, and has produced a detailed assessment of his findings and recommendations. These have been fully endorsed by the council. Community Pride awards We have entered Tarporley for this year’s Community Pride Awards and with the help from local residents and businesses hope to receive a more favourable result this year. Last year’s result

was very disappointing, but we have taken note of the judge’s comments and will rectify these where possible. New homes and parking problems The Parish Council’s two major concerns over the past year have been, firstly, the number and size of very large residential planning applications for developments outside the village development boundary and secondly, the car parking problems, particularly in, and immediately adjacent to the High Street. The Parish Council is responding to the planning problem by developing a Neighbourhood Plan. We had an excellent response to the questionnaire which was delivered to every household in the parish. On completion this will provide the means to present the local voice to CWaC and the Government on future planning applications. The parking problem is being addressed in consultation with Cheshire West and Chester Council however given the difficulty in acquiring additional parking space it is unlikely that any initiatives undertaken will satisfy everyone. Financial Report We started the year with £59,765 with a planned income of £60,000. The actual income was £91,337 the increase being primarily due to the newly introduced new homes bonus. Expenditure during the year amounted to £77,225 comparable to £77,911 in 2012-13; but with a different profile and significant costs associated with the play surface replacement at the play area, replacement Christmas lighting equipment and increase expenditure on the Neighbourhood Plan this left a year-end balance of £73,877. The balance being carried forward includes provision for agreed projects such as the Neighbourhood Plan implementation project, Parish Store refurbishment, website upgrade, Village Square work and initiatives that will flow from the new homes bonus. The declared total value of fixed assets remains at £151,733 as no new assets have been purchased. Car park behind the Rising Sun & Floral displays - see page 12

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 cheshire.gov.uk Cheshire County Council Vale Royal Borough Council parishclerk@tarporley.org.uk Tel. 01829 733496 Councillor Andrew Needham Councillor Mrs. D. Joyce Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillors each of whom sits on one of the 730824) two Working Groups (01829 732444) (01829 which meet on alternative months or as required Councillor. Contact Details are (01829) Andrew.Needham@

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Car park behind the Rising Sun Apologies are due for the confusion caused by last month’s article about parking in the village’s public car parks, and the ambiguity of the phrase “the Rising Sun car park”. The public car park behind the Rising Sun is just that, the public car park behind the Rising Sun, not the Rising Sun’s car park. The CWaC parking wardens only patrol the public car park section, and not the barriered off part which is actually the Rising Sun’s car park. Thanks to the Rising Sun, The Number 6 Tea Shop, the Swan Hotel and others along the High Street for their wonderful floral displays. It was sad to see that the street light displays were not planted up by CWaC until 9th July. The Parish Council will work with the suppliers Cheshire West and Chester Council to improve this in future years.

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School stalwart Sam wins inaugural Barbara Steele award Many of you will remember Barbara Steele MBE who had a long association with Tarporley High School when she began working as a volunteer and then was employed from 1974 until her sudden death at the end of the Autumn Term 2011. In agreement with members of her family, the school wanted to remember her by creating a special award known as The Barbara Steele Award, which would be awarded to a student for actions that reflected her community values and for all that Barbara stood for. This first winner of this award was Sam Windsor, a Year 13 student who has shown exceptional commitment throughout his time at Tarporley both in terms of his studies and his involvement within the local community. • He has been an active member of the Student Council throughout his time at Tarporley and most recently, in the 6th Form Council, has made a significant impact to school events including the Christmas Market and the 6th Form Coffee Morning. • He has always been heavily involved in our school productions. As a musician, Sam has taken a lead role to support staff with

the Musical and Technical organisation of the performances. • His role within our High School Carol Service has always been significant but has increased tremendously throughout the years to the extent that, whilst in Year 11, in the absence of one of the key members of staff, Sam stepped in and pretty much organised the whole event! He was a regular reader at the school Carol Services. • Sam’s faith has also inspired him to contribute to the local community in a huge way. 2-3 nights a week, Sam attends Tarporley Methodist church to support with the service; he organises the fête on behalf of the church and also runs the local youth group. • On top of all of this, Sam is a wonderful support to staff at Open Evenings and to lower school students when he volunteers within curriculum lessons. Top: Sam with Barbara’s daughter, Claire with the award and (inset) Barbara with her MBE.

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New PCSO for Tarporley Tarporley residents have a new Police Community Support Officer covering the area. Adam Miscikas has been working as a PCSO for the last ten years and has previously worked in Chester and Frodsham He says “I am very much looking forward to my new role in Tarporley and meeting the residents and businesses. If you see me walking around please stop and speak to me to make me aware of any problems and concerns you may have. I am a strong believer in Community Policing and working alongside PC Gigg we will continue to make Tarporley a safe place to live and work.” The Daffodil Field Action Group We would like to extend a huge thank you to Cllr Moore-Dutton, Tarporley Parish Council, and to everyone who has objected to the latest planning application to build on the Daffodil Field next to the Nat West Bank in Tarporley. The application was unanimously rejected by the members of CWAC’s Planning Committee for the following reason:- “It is considered that the design and layout of the proposed development would fail to improve the character and quality of the area and would be harmful to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area”. Your voices have again been heard and have made all the difference! Coping with Kelsall’s housing boom PEOPLE in Kelsall are trying to find a way of controlling new developments in the area. The Kelsall Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group aims to keep residents informed of new building on green belt land. They want to manage the potential influx of new homes, ensuring that there are enough facilities and infrastructure to cope. In a poll, 63% voted in favour of controlled green belt development and 37% voted against it.

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For Adult Learners’ Week a Book & Bakes Night was held at Tarporley Library.

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Visitors had a great time eating cake, discussing books and sharing information about book groups. The Tarporley Done Room Pre School visited the library for a very special session to celebrate National Bookstart Week and Elmer the Elephant’s 25th birthday.

Adam is town’s new PCSO Tarporley residents have a new Police Community Support Officer covering the area PCSO Adam Miscikas. Adam has been a PCSO for the last ten years and has previously worked in Chester and Frodsham He says “I am very much looking forward to my new role in Tarporley and meeting the residents and businesses. If you see me walking around please stop and speak to me to make me aware of any problems and concerns you may have. “I am a strong believer in Community Policing and working alongside PC Gigg we will continue to make Tarporley a safe place to live and work.” 52 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.tarporleytalk.com

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Tribute walk raises £8,000 FRIENDS and family of the late Richard Pover completed a gruelling charity walk from Sheffield to Tarporley recently. The 63-mile trek took place to mark the first anniversary of the 21-year-old’s death from cancer. Richard’s mum Anne, who also took part in the walk, said they raised approximately £8,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit, in Sheffield, where he was cared for while at university. Anne said: “The consensus of opinion was that perhaps the challenge was a little too ambitious and next year they’ll do a cake sale!” Afterwards the group let off some red balloons for Richard and raised a glass to him. Burglaries and break-ins l PROPERTY was stolen and damaged on the Wimpy building site, in Tarvin, last month. l SHEDS and garages have been broken into in Tattenhall over the last few weeks. Bolt croppers have been used to break through the hasps and padlocks. Police are advising people to beef up their security with stronger padlocks and longer screws or bolts. l POLICE have arrested two men following break-ins at houses in Tarvin. The police helicopter was used to help catch the burglars.

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Trophy winners Back Row: Theo Hesketh, Lee Whittingham, Amy Duke, Tom Evans, David Haynes and Kurt Roberts, Front row: David Thorne and Henry Kirby.

Winning on the windswept Wirral The latest National Schools Karting event took place at a wet and windswept Hooton Park Race Circuit on the Wirral in June, and as usual the Tarporley Karting Team (TKT) fielded a strong team. TKT had entries in 5 of the 7 different race classes for children aged 10 to 17 years old. In Class 7 TKM, where competitors compete in Karts with 100cc engines, TKT drivers took the first 6 places. From a field of 18 Lee Whittingham finished 1st , followed by David Haynes 2nd, David Thorne 3rd, Amy Duke 4th, Tom Evans 5th, and Henry Kirby 6th. In Class 11, which are lower powered Honda engines, Charlie Whittingham was TKTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole entrant and he did well to finish 7th in a field of 12. It was a TKT one-two in Class 14, which is for 85cc two stroke Raket engines. From

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Pryors Hayes boasts massive improvements to its greens, bringing it in line with its sister course, Har�ord Golf Club. Since taking over Pryors Hayes, owners Tim and advance the quality of ground care enormously and Richard Barnes have focused all their efforts on expensive equipment provides the physical improving the course enormously in order to give contribu�on to achieve be�er standards of greens. A their members and visitors the best experience considerable nancial investment has already been possible. made into drainage and excava�on equipment this year and con�nues to be made in the effort to Andy Whyman, Course Manager at the two clubs, maintain and con�nue with the improvements. brings his wealth of experience to the course and has It takes work and lots of it, to create a course that worked diligently with brothers Tim and Richard to players can appreciate and enjoy. We make a build upon the improvements already being made conscious effort to minimise disrup�ons to play whilst week by week. Andy and Pryors Hayes’ resident improvements are being made. Assistant Head Greenkeeper Hamish McConachie are working closely together to achieve the required The friendly clubhouse and marquee con�nues to be enhancements. Andy prides himself on his a great asset to the club, hos�ng a variety of events achievements and since training at Cannington throughout the year—from golf days and College, has spent the years since cul�va�ng his Christenings, to birthday par�es and that very special exper�se and has developed a strong background wedding day… Whatever it is that you are a�er for gained from working at Carden Park and St Anne’s Old that special occasion, the staff at Pryors Hayes are Links Golf Club. Andy has con�nued to use his dedicated to making your day one to remember! knowledge and experience to great advantage for the clubs he has worked for, and is now applying the All in all, huge advancements have already been made in the few short months since the brothers took over same to Har�ord and Pryors Hayes. the club. Everyone at Pryors Hayes is on board to Maintaining a golf course is the biggest, most support and con�nue improvements in the coming challenging role within any club and is a year round, months—so come down to The Hayes and let us know daily feat of love and toil. Technology has helped to what you think…

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Above: The ladies from Tarporley Allotments, who rebranded for the day as Carmen Veranda Tarporley and District U3A with their maracas

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Sarah Johnson and Martha, from the Done Room Playgroup, receive an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;honourable mentionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the carnival. Also pictured on the stage are Mike Lloyd (president of Tarporley Rotary), Mark Harrop (Tarporley 41 Club), Alistair Bain (Rotary Cheshire) and Leanne Carroll, from Tarvin, who is Miss Cheshire 2014. Below: The Decibellas Ladies Choir

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Beavers battle the Bickerton to Beeston hike

Six Beaver scouts and three cubs plus some siblings from Tarporley Beaver Scouts completed the Beeston Hike with around another 90 Beaver and Cub Scouts from the local area.

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What’s on in your village AUGUST Saturday 2nd August Tumblin Dice at Tarporley Royal British Legion, a fund raising event for the Tarporley Done PreSchool. Forthcoming fund raisers for the pre-school: Cider Festival - Saturday 13th September at Tarporley Royal British Legion and Electro 80’s - Saturday 1st November at Tarporley Royal British Legion. Email tarporleypre-school2@btconnect.com or call 01829 730233 for details. Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August Gardens open under the National Gardens Scheme at Yew Tree House Garden, Hankelow, near Audlem. This garden has a wealth of summer flowering perennials, no lawns just plants! Get plenty of ideas for late summer. Proceeds to Marie Cure Cancer Care and Macmillan Cancer Support. Saturday 30th August Table top sale at Cotebrook Village Hall, 10am - 1pm. Tables £8 each, refreshments available. Free parking & admission. Contact Sarah on 01829 760654 for more information. Sunday 7th September Tattenhall Gardening Society Annual Show.Everybody can enter, including children, allotment holders and grandparents – no need to be a member! Saturday 13th September Huxley Village Hall will be holding a Grand Book Sale. Proceeds from the Sale will go towards the maintenance and upkeep of Huxley Village Hall and Hargrave Church Hall. If anyone has surplus books (any subject/type) that they would like to donate would they please contact Les Pritchard on les.pritchard@btinternet.con or on tel.01829 781321.

EVENTS AT The Barbour Institute, Tattenhall Tel 01829 771649, www.barbourinstitute.co.uk or email tcabi@tiscali.co.uk We have been very busy organising a Wedding Fair which is to take place on Sunday 14th September from 11am – 4pm. As well as using the Fair to showcase our beautiful Victorian building, we have sourced many diverse and interesting stallholders, most of whom are locally-based. They vary from a horsedrawn carriage and vintage car, through to beautiful English flowers, photographers, food, decorations, vintage china, hair, beauty and much, much more. There will also be a fabulous fashion show of vintage wedding dresses on the day. Entrance to the Wedding Fair is free and includes a glass of bubbly.

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What’s on in your village AUGUST CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Kelsall Bridge Club The club meets at the Community Centre on Tuesdays for Chicago Bridge, and Thursdays for Duplicate. 7-10pm both evenings. Contact Nick Mayfield on 01829-752105. Bunbury WI The group meets at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month in the Bunbury Pavilion. The main part of our evening is a talk or demonstration, with some brief WI business, followed by delicious refreshments prepared by Members. Bunbury WI celebrates its 85th birthday this year and its 14th August Meeting will be held in the afternoon at Bunbury Mill when Members will enjoy afternoon tea and social time whilst viewing special archive material from across the WI years. For more information please call Lesley Moore on 01829 262514 or simply come along to one of our meetings. Peckforton and Beeston WI We have learnt about the history of Tattenhall; once of great importance to the Romans for agriculture and trading and still a self thriving sufficient community. A group of our members spent a very enjoyable break at Grasmere. Our Summer Social took place in a beautiful setting by kind permission of the Deeside Ramblers Hockey Club followed by the opportunity to walk around the garden of one of our members. We held a very successful Musical Afternoon in The Pavilion in July and £740 was raised, (including £25 from the garden walk) for Tarporley Hospital. Caroline Docherty, the instigator of the event, accompanied David Lawrence and also several of our WI members who sang a medley of songs before tea and cakes were served outside in the sunshine. The highlight of the summer was a visit on a beautiful sunny day to Bryngwyn Hall in Powys, where we met our hostess, Auriol, Marchioness of Linlithgow who has spent many years restoring the hall (her family’s home for 200 years). The Marchioness took us on a tour of the grounds. The Book Club continues to flourish, the Rambling Club is visiting the grounds of Arley Hall and we are looking forward to our next hall meeting to hear about The King and I, we can thoroughly recommend joining the WI where, as you can see, we have a varied and interesting programme, do come and pay us a visit you will be very welcome.

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What’s on in your village? TARPORLEY Tarporley Community Centre

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 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 Royal British Legion 01829 732561 Monday Art class 1-3pm Tuesday Pilates 10am Indoor bowls 1.30 -4pm Dance class 7-8.30pm Wednesday Ladies section every 3rd wednesday of the month 2pm Pilates 6.30pm Thursday Zumba 10am.Tel 01948 820 402 Pilates 6.30 - 7.30pm Friday NCT 10am Function room available, to book the room please call Lisa on 0791 203 2501. TARPORLEY AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY 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! If you are keen to join, check out our web site wwwtarporleyads.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.

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REGULAR EVENTS 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 Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun

- Pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm - Rising 5’s - 12.30pm to 3.15pm - Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm - Pre-school - 9.15am to 3.15pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm - Guides - 7.00pm to 8.45pm - Pre-school - 9am to 11.45am - Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month) - Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm - Pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm - Pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm - Ballet, tap & modern - Dance - 9.00am to 12.30pm - Sunday School - 10.00am to 11.30am

(For details on Pre-school call 01829 730233) Tarporley Millpool Probus Club (01829 730464) Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. 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 and District U3A Every 4th Thursday, monthly meetings 10am British Legion Hall.

Tarporley Library (01829 731794) Tarporley Community Library, High school, Eaton Road Monday 1.30-7.00pm; Thursday 1.30-7.00pm 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 at leisure) club Fridays 10.00am - 3.00pm. If you are interested in joining a member or a volunteer please contact Parish Cllr Gill Clough Tel 01829 733545 or the Club on 07749 179 030. 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 8-10pm in the main hall in term time. Contact Jennifer 01829 730751 Tarporley Ladies Netball @ Tarporley HighSchool, Thursdays 8.15pm9.15pm £3 all over 16s welcome. Tel Pip White 07872 537056 or facebook “Tarporley Netball’ NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST Royal British Legion, Tarporley. Every Friday (except Bank holidays and August) 10-11.30am. Email tarporleydistrictnct@yahoo.co.uk

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TATTENHALL 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 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

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

Friday 9.30am-11.00am 10.30am-12.30pm 2.00-4.00pm 7.00-10.00pm

Country Market Italian Holistic Therapy sessions (4th Fri) 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 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 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 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 (01829 740868) Toddler Group 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 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

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.

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. Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery 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 SUNSHINE DAY NURSERY & PRE SCHOOL, TARVIN 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 TARVIN GARDENING SOCIETY We meet on the second Friday of each month (Feb to Oct) at 8pm in the Community Centre at Tarvin. 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!

COTEBROOK Cotebrook Village Hall Weekly: Wednesday- Zumba 6-7pm Radio Club 7.30 Thursday- Orchestra 7.30 pm Friday- Zumba 11-12 am.

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KELSALL Kelsall Gardening Club Meets the second Tuesday of each month in 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 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 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.

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. 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 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

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

10.30am - 12pm (Call Madge Marshall 01829 732217) Tiverton District Garden Club We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Tiverton Village Hall (just off the A49) at 8pm. 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 Bunbury Village Hall 9am-2.50pm Wednesday and Friday Bunbury Village Hall 9am-12.30pm

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

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

Tattenhall Runners Training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, meeting at Tattenhall Recreation Club at 7pm, to start at 7:15pm. Tattenhall Runners is a friendly club suitable for a wide range of abilities, with runs on the footpaths of the Peckforton Hills and quiet lanes round Tattenhall. Email info@ tattenhallrunners.com for more information. Tarvin Meeting Point (formerly Tarvin Women’s Register) Meeting on alternate Thursdays in member’s homes to discuss a wide range of topics, both lighthearted and serious. For further information contact Sue Hardacre on 01829 741962. Bunbury Singers They meet every Monday evening during term time at 7.45pm to 9.15pm at the Aldersey Primary School in School Lane, Bunbury. New members are always welcome, there are no auditions. Email info@bunburysingers.org.uk 94 To advertise call 01244 350398

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Financial / Accounts Pearson Financial.............................. p18-19 Flooring Broadleaves Hardwood Flooring............ p81 Installed 4 You Laminates....................... p61 Food & Drink Briscoe’s Dairy ....................................... p85 Bulls head............................................... p26 Hollies Farm Shop.................................. p17 Peckforton Castle.................................... p22 Royal Oak............................................... p13 Wild Boar................................................. p78 Willington Fruit Farm................................. p7 Fuels/energy/power Antique Fireplaces.................................. p26 Clearview Stoves ................................... p61 Funeral Services / Undertaker Jacqueline Wilson................................... p20 Furniture/Interior Design Delamere Cabinet Makers...................... p59 Furniture Market...................................... p33 Garden Andy’s Garden Care............................... p84 Ashton Hayes Garden Services............. p84 DKC Contracts.......................................... p7 Chester Small Plant................................ p73 Countywide Lawns.................................. p20 DK Landscapes....................................... p37 Eek Pest Control....................................... p7 Garden equipment.................................. p26 Lawn Barber............................................ p82 Lawn Guy................................................ p84 Lea Landscaping..................................... p82 Mole Control............................................ p81 Precision Garden Servs.......................... p85 Ringwood Fencing ................................... p3 Sudden Strike Pest Control.................... p37 Tree Barber............................................. p84 Golf Pryors Hayes........................................... p63 Hair Tarporley Barbers.................................... p77 The Salon (Tarporley)............................. p39 Handyman Property Maintenance............................. p81 Health & Beauty Angela Bartlett......................................... p41 Body Control Pilates............................... p32 Home Visit Physiotherapy....................... p20 Nordic Walking........................................ p16 Portal Golf & Spa............................p25 & 60 Rowton Hall Health Club & Spa.............. p36 Tranquility @ Peckforton......................... p23 Kitchens Maranatha Kitchens & Bathrooms.......... p62

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Legal Cullimore Dutton..................................... p24 Hibberts................................................... p49 Walker Smith Way................................... p57 Lettings Emma Creasey Lettings......................... p42 Motoring JPW Body Repairs.................................. p44 Land Rover Experience.......................... p69 Saunders for Service.............................. p55 Piano Lessons / Tuning Martin C Cook......................................... p84 Andrew P Dean Piano Tuning................. p82 Andrew Starmer Piano Lessons............. p54 Pest Control Eek............................................................ p7 Mole Control............................................ p85 Sudden Strike.......................................... p37 Petcare Finbar’s Friends...................................... p24 Tarvin Petcare......................................... p38 Plastering Lonsdale Plastering................................ p82 Plastering Solutions................................ p82 Tattenhall Plastering................................ p84 Plumbing CS Plumbing........................................... p31 H Challenor & Son Plumbing.................. p82 Coppercroft............................................. p28 Mackay Plumbing.................................... p50 PK Plumbing........................................... p83 SW Heating & Plumbing......................... p83 Slimming Slimming World Tarvin............................ p38 Solar Energy SolarTech Solutions................................ p64 Stairs Jim Whiffen............................................. p74 Taxi/Private hire Apollo Travel............................................. p5 Billinge Travel . ......................................... p3 J&M Cars................................................ p15 Tarvin Cars.............................................. p24 Tiling Ace Tiling................................................. p50 Vacuum Cleaners Dyson repairs/sales................................ p82 Vets Birch Heath............................................. p51 Cheshire Equine Clinic.................front & p14 Water (Filtered) Pure and Cool......................................... p53 Window Cleaning Kelsall Window Cleaning........................ p82 Pure Clean Window Cleaner.................. p81 Windows / Conservatories Cheshire Joinery....................................... p2 Cloudy2Clear............................................ p3 Kelsall Windows..................................... .p25 Sovereign Windows ................................. p6

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