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Elsewhere, congratulations to Utkinton and Huxley schools for their sporting prowess recently. You can also read about the successful production of Hairspray at the high school, big business growth for a local medical company and the regular features such as the what’s on guide, business directory and health and beauty. As usual, please support your local businesses and don’t forget to tell them that you saw their ad in The Talk For the very latest updates please visit our website at www.tarporleytalk.com The Talkabout Team

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CONTENTS Tarporley Parish Council

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Services

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What’s on in your village

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Index of advertisers

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Neve Maddock, Nicole Morrison, Olivia Allan and Katy Adkins represented Tarporley High in the Chester Gymnastics Competition in December. This was the first time Tarporley has been represented and the first time these girls have ever competed in Gymnastics. Although they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win a podium position, they did themselves and the school very proud. Musical events at Tarporley High School On Tuesday 3rd February there will be an opportunity to see Year 11 and Year 13 students perform in the Recital concert, which will feature students performing pieces of music that they will be performing as part of their GCSE and A level course. Tickets for this event are free. Finally, on Saturday 14th February a number of students will be performing at the Royal Northern College of Music, in a musical event in association with Neston High School, Bishop Heber High and Christleton High school. Tickets for this event are available from the RNCM box office. 6 To advertise call 01244 350398

MBE for Michael Seventy-year-old Michael Wilson, from Tarporley, has been given an MBE for his services to the community in Eaton and Rushton in the New Year Honours. Michael has been a Scout leader, chairman of Rushton Parish Council and was instrumental in the founding of Eaton Youth Club. He is also chairman of the Eaton village play area project which should be finished later this year.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Update on Tarporley’s Neighbourhood Plan The Draft Neighbourhood Plan is now complete and at the January Parish Council meeting, it was agreed that the Draft Plan should go forward to the next stage – its 6 week Formal Consultation. During this stage official bodies such as Chester West and Chester Council, English Heritage and The Environment Agency, as well as the general public are consulted. Details of how you can get involved will to be posted on our village notice boards and on www.tarporleyplan.org.uk. The Draft Plan is also available on this web site. Members of the Parish Council would like to thank all the volunteers who have spent many hours and much hard work in completing this Draft Plan on behalf of the village.

Tarporley Sports and Recreation

The Parish Council are about to take ownership of the 5 acres of outdoor sports and recreation land on Brook Road and have appointed Groundwork Cheshire to provide professional assistance. The management committee of the Community Centre are also keen to develop facilities on their land. Indications of the facilities the village might wish to see were collected during production of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan and during a survey on the future of Brook Road commissioned by CWAC. Groundwork will use this as a starting point to set the ball rolling and produce representative plans for both sites. They will then start a full consultation process by leafleting the village, gathering feedback and holding information gathering sessions probably at the community centre. This is exciting news for the village and will be your opportunity to shape the outdoor sports and recreation facilities which the village currently lacks. So please take part in the forthcoming consultation process.

Parking in Tarporley Concerns about the parking in Park Road, causing an obstruction to ambulances getting past the Hospital and the Health Centre, have been raised once again with the Parish Council. The Parish Council are considering paying for additional double yellow lines to be painted along Park Road to emphasise where parking is not permitted because it causes an obstruction. The Police have also reported the recent booking of people parking on, and between, the white zig zag lines of the pedestrian crossing on High Street. Parking on these lines, and between them, is a criminal offence. When parking at the Community Centre, please make sure you park within a marked bay. If you park in an unmarked area, you are liable to get booked and fined by the Council’s parking wardens. Affordable Homes off Brook Road Ten of the affordable homes will be ready for occupation on 15th February. It is great news that already 7 applications from local people for the “shared ownership” ones are underway via Swetenhams Estate Agents. More details about them and the ones for rent are available from Swetenhams on High Street.

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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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.

New Councillors Needed In addition to a general election, May will see the end of the current term of office for parish councillors. For a variety of personal reasons, several of the longer serving members of Tarporley Parish Council will be stepping down on this occasion. The Council is well known as a vibrant and pro-active Quality Council and is looking for enthusiastic members of the community to replace the retiring councillors. The main requirement is a concern for the continued wellbeing of the village and its residents and

a willingness to work to achieve the best for our community. Full Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month except August and informal meetings of special interest groups occur as required. These groups cover infrastructure and street scene issues, management of the cemetery etc.. We are also represented on local charitable trusts, school governing bodies and the Community Centre Management Committee. If you are interested in joining the council, please speak to one of the existing councillors or contact the parish clerk (details above).

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Welcome to the 60s Tarporley High School presented its version of the popular, all singing and dancing musical Hairspray, with the biggest cast to date! The audience were transported back to 1960s Baltimore, a time of big hair, big personalities – and racial tension!

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l Measuring cups are not reliable, (they can be up to 20% inaccurate) Pet food should be weighed on small kitchen scales to ensure the correct amount is fed each day l Treats like dental sticks and human foods can be surprisingly calorific. A few biscuits from the daily rations should be used as treats. l Increase exercise – make it a challenge! Ball launchers for dogs and moving toys/chaser lasers for cats can promote a more active lifestyle. l Make an appointment at our free nurse clinic for a weight assessment It’s never too late to start a weight loss diet! Well done to Misty arden for winning the national Royal Canin Weight Loss Competition 2014!

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health & beauty with Angela Bartlett

Q. What can I do about the dark circles under my eyes? A. This is a question that we are frequently asked. The skin around the eye area is very delicate and can quickly become affected by internal and external factors. Dark circles can be inherited, but if they have just started to appear look at factors that may have contributed to them such as lack of sleep and allergies. In Chinese medicine the area under the eye is associated with the kidneys, so if you have puffiness as well as dark circles consider reducing the sodium content in your diet and increase your water consumption. Applying cold compresses or cold cucumber slices for around fifteen minutes can help with dark circles. We also recommend a light concealer for the area and Total Eye Care which has small light reflective particles to help improve the appearance of the skin.

Q. My skin feels slightly rough for a few days after my skin needling (dermal rolling). Is this normal? A. The process of dermal rolling or skin needling involves microscopic pin prick wounds to the skin to encourage collagen production to produce a more youthful skin tone. The slight roughness you are experience is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;micro crustingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and is a normal part of skin healing. You need to treat the skin very gently during this period until the skin has returned to normal. This includes avoiding any exfoliation products in the treated area and the application of an unscented, soothing balm such as Barrier Repair.

Angela Bartlett is a highly qualified Advanced Aesthetician with almost 30 years of experience in the beauty and holistic industries. She is a Director and Past Chairman for BABTAC and CIBTAC. Her expertise is called upon to examine nationally and Internationally and to judge competitions such as Young Make-up Artist of the Year Award at Clothes Show, London. She is also a regular contributor to a variety of consumer magazines and trade journals in the health and beauty sectors. Angela has a beauty, grooming and wellbeing clinic at the Wild Boar Hotel, near Tarporley where she works with her team of Therapists. Previous, informative articles on a range of health and beauty topics can be found at www.angelabartlett.co.uk

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The promise of spring Late winter can often bring a blast of cold weather but it does not stop plants from starting to grow and flower. Bulbs start the year with crocuses and snowdrops out first. Crocuses do best in sun as the flowers will open wide in the sun, then close as the sun leaves them. Crocus tommasinianus has pale mauve flowers with golden stamens in the middle and the birds do not damage the blooms. Birds seem to like the larger flowers especially yellow ones, so I now avoid growing these! A shady site with well drained soil under deciduous trees suits the snowdrops better. They will gradually carpet the ground under trees and shrubs. I would

also add Iris reticulata to my early flowering bulbs. These small but exotic blue, white or creamy coloured flowers will enjoy a sunny or lightly shaded spot in any well drained soil. Plant all these bulbs in groups close together for best effect. An early flowering climber is Clematis cirrhosa Wisley Cream. This is an evergreen climber that will do well in a sheltered sunny position and give you white, slightly scented flowers in late winter. Ensure the roots are kept cool with the growth in the sun. Prune to shape after flowering but this variety only needs pruning if it becomes too large and to remove dead stems. Witch hazel or Hamamelis is another early flowering shrub although be warned, the flowers are small so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect a

showy plant. However they do look good in light woodland with tiny spidery yellow, red or orange flowers, often slightly scented. In autumn the leaves turn red or yellow. Underplant with snowdrops and crocuses and plant next to a Cornus alba sibirica with red stems for a colourful display in February. Mulch those perennials whose buds are just below the surface of the soil with a layer of well rotted manure. Paeonies have big fat buds at soil level, rodgersias and heleniums sit just below the surface and all would have new shoots protected from freezing by a cosy layer of mulch. Also mulch fruit trees and shrubs with a layer of manure and complete pruning of apples and pears before buds start to grow.

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Olivia’s English is an example to all Olivia Taylor, a Year 11 student at Tarporley, has had a piece of her writing especially selected by Cambridge University Press to use in an A Level Text Book. The piece, on stereotypically negative responses to the language used by teenagers, will be used as an example of excellence. The Editor of the new text book selected this piece of work and said the following: “Olivia is very talented. Her piece reminded me of Jenni Herd’s letter to the

Times. She will receive a credit next to the piece in print and also a free copy of the book for her own reference. Carry on the good work Olivia and good luck with your writing career.” Olivia wishes to study English further at A Level and eventually wants to become an English teacher. To have a piece of writing produced in Year 10 which is then used as an A Level style model is remarkable; to liken her style to that of a broadsheet journalist is a true achievement!

Bunbury Neighbourhood Plan The Bunbury Neighbourhood Plan is now moving forward and having obtained the views of residents, via a Questionnaire and a Public Meeting, the Steering Group is actively working on drafting policies, which will form the basis of the plan. As soon as they are agreed by the Group the Draft Policies will be put on the website www. bunburynpg.org . The agendas and minutes of the Steering Group’s meetings, will also be added to the site. At the public meeting held just before Christmas the headlines obtained from the recent questionnaire were circulated. 285 responses had been received and the aims of The Plan were agreed by between 95% and 100% of the respondents.

accommodate - Phasing of house building Extending the settlement boundary - Parking - Pavements - Time scale for producing The Plan - Traffic impact - More pollution - Public transport - Employment - Impact on the school - Public services. The headlines and minutes from the Public Meeting will be published on the website. If you want to speak to us about the plan please use the contact page on www. bunburynpg.org.

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Cup success makes up for poor league form Tarporley Vic’s First Team were held to a 1-1 draw by Cuddington FC at the start of last month. This result was followed up with a 3-2 win over Middlewich Town FC and then a 4-1 win over Irlam FC Reserves. These results mean that Tarporley Vics First Team are still in contention to qualify from their group in the J A Walton Challenge Cup. In the only League game to be played over the last month Tarporley Vic’s First Team lost 2-1 to Grappenhall FC. They now sit on the Bottom of the Cheshire League 1st Division albeit with games in hand. Tarporley Vics Reserves continue to have mixed results mainly in Cup matches. They too also lost their only League game played in the last month being beaten 2-1 by Barnton Wanderers. Tarporley Vics were also invited into the Commander Ethleston Charity Cup and they reached the Semi Final where they were beaten by Whitchurch Alport. This annual competition dates back

to 1908 and was created in memory of Commander Alfred Peel Ethelston, who died in a naval battle during the Second Boer War in South Africa in 1899. After his death, the Royal Navy installed memorials of honour in his name at Portsmouth, Chatham, Plymouth and Dartmouth. From this desire to remember the Commander in his home town of Whitchurch, the Charity Cup Competition was born.The winners of the Competition are presented with the original silver plated trophy, which bears the Ethelston family crest and details of the naval battle in which Commander Ethelston lost his life.With a diameter of 500mm and a total cup and base height of 540mm, the trophy is larger than the original FA Cup. Please contact Mike, Andy, Sean, Clive, Adam or Matt or any other Tarporley Vics members for any other Tarporley Vics info. We are always looking for help, new players and sponsorship therefore any support is appreciated (Mike can be contacted on 07793905269)

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Inheritance Tax could still threaten your f You may remember the Conservatives were planning to increase the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold to £1m if they won the General Election.

ubsequently, the new Coalition Government shelved it. But if you are thinking that you are unlikely to be affected by IHT, think again. More and more people are affected by IHT every year. It used to be a tax that was the preserve of the very wealthy, but escalating property values in the last ten years have put paid to that. For single people, Inheritance Tax applies at the top rate of 40% to assets worth over £325,000. This threshold is known as the nil band rate. For married couples and civil partnerships the threshold is £650,000. But the higher £650,000 limit only applies when assets are passed between spouses and civil partners and this figure reduces if any money is passed onto any of your benefactors during your lifetime. There are also other financial implications to consider, particularly if you are a widow, widower or divorcee. And with the threshold remaining unchanged by the coalition government

until at least 2015 and subject to further legislation the freeze will be extended up to and including the 2017/2018 tax year, more people could get sucked in as the minimum IHT threshold usually increases at a rate equivalent to at least inflation. Pearson Financial Management, a local Senior Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, is concerned that most people do not understand the implications of IHT. “It’s clear that people are confused by IHT policy and many mistakenly believe they are unlikely to be affected by it,” he said. And he is also concerned about a potentially more serious knock-on effect. “A Will* is vital in helping mitigate IHT,” said Philip. “Without a proper Will, people run the risk of their estate being severely reduced through IHT and also leaving themselves exposed to the ravages of long term care

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“I spoke to a couple of financial advisors when I retired and they focussed on the money.When I met Phil it was a nice surprise as he focussed on me. His philosophy was different in that he was genuinely interested in improving my quality of life. Phil explained everything to me in a simple easy to understand language. I took the decision to invest with him and have never regretted it. He is always easy to contact and happy to help.” Retired Superintendent, David Wilkinson

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Based in Tarporley, Pearson Financial Management are inviting readers of Tarporley Talk to discover the simple yet highly effective steps you can take to protect your wealth and stay in control. Call 01829 732450 for more information or your complimentary guide to wealth management.

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PEARSON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Senior Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management Tel: 01829 732450 Email: ann.pearson@sjpp.co.uk Web: www.pearsonfm.co.uk Philip Pearson

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Big sporting success

Two small rural primary schools, Utkinton and Huxley, have achieved outstanding sporting success. Both schools are partnered, with children sharing high-quality teaching, across a range of sports, which then feed in to intra-school competitions at Tarporley High School.

During the last term, the schools have entered seven competitions, finishing either winners or runners-up at each. This has been a great achievement, as at many of the competitions the schools have been competing against much larger local primaries.

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All the medallists from across both schools Senior teacher at Utkinton, Gareth Coyne said: “Our curriculum is built around a wide-variety of sports, which feed into the competition calendar. “All children have opportunity to be selected to represent the school and take great pride in doing so. 68% of the children in our school took part in at least one

competition during the Autumn Term alone! “As two small schools, competing against much larger schools is a real challenge. However, through the children’s hard work, and careful planning from teachers, we have been able to achieve some amazing results.”

Beth wants to build a school! TARPORLEY student Beth George is raising money to build a school in Madagascar after spending the summer doing conservation work on the island. The 20-year-old geography student at University of Nottinghamhas already helped to raise £5,983 towards the reconstruction of a dilapidated school in the remote village of Tsagnoria but the charity needs to reach £11,000. To find out more about Beth’s trip visit www.globalgiving.co.uk/projects/tsagnoriaschool-building-project .

Skincare clinic reaches national finals Local beauty and skin clinic, The Fabulous You, based at Willington Hall, Tarporley, has reached the finals of the national Professional Beauty Awards 2014. Following the first round judging by an independent panel of experts, The Fabulous You clinic has been selected in the Beauty Salon with three rooms or fewer category. The overall award winners in each category

will be announced at a black tie dinner at The Brewery in London on 22nd February. Owner Leisa Roberts said: “We are delighted to have been selected as a finalist as it is a real stamp of approval on our achievements at the clinic” The clinic was launched in 2010 by skincare specialists Leisa Roberts and Emma Batkin.

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What’s on in your village FEBRUARY Monday 2nd February The War Memorial Hall, Duddon, will be holding a Bingo evening, entry is free and refreshments will be available plus a raffle. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Hall. Thursday 5th February A Harry Potter Book Night Event will be held at Tarporley Library, 5-6.30pm. Drop in any time for fun activities. Prizes for Harry Potter themed fancy dress. For further details contact Tarporley Library, Eaton Road, High School, Tarporley. CW6 0BL. 01829 731794. Friday 6th February Huxley Film Night, 7.30pm, at Huxley Village Hall: ‘Jersey Boys’. £5 entrance. Information 01829 781294 or 781 573. Friday 13th February The War Memorial Hall, Duddon will have a Quiz (it won’t be unlucky if you join us), entry is £2.50 and there will be a bar and raffle. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Hall. Friday 27th February Free Holistic Therapy Sessions at the Barbour Institute, 2-4pm. Are you over 60? A Carer, Suffer from Stress/Anxiety or Recently Bereaved? Ash-worth Time Bank Rural Wellbeing Project are re-commencing Holistic Therapy Sessions, on the fourth Friday of every month. Therapies Include: Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Back Massage, Reflexology. For more information contact Susan on 01829 772592. Saturday 28th February Winter Charity Quiz, 7.30pm, at Tarporley Community Centre, £6 per head. Cheese platter, bar. Tickets from Swaffields or T Yeates 730136 or David Seeney 07999 979812. Friday 13th March Rural Touring Arts: ‘From Berlin to Broadway’, 7.30pm, at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. The Orichalcum Band - featuring chanteuse Katherine ‘Liberty Pink’ Pledger - present a lively musical journey from the seedy underworld of Berlin’s cabaret clubs to New York’s glamorous, glitzy Broadway. Performed on the B.I. stage. Age suitability = 10+. Tickets £9.00 from Complement Tattenhall High St, The Studio in Worley Court, or tel. 01829 771374.Or book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ date/142409. Saturday 14th March Grand Book Sale at Huxley Village Hall, 10am to 4pm. There will be over 2,000 books on sale covering both fact and fiction. Proceeds will split between Tarporley Hospital and the Huxley and Hargrave village halls. We would like to thank those who have made this sale possible by generously donating books. Should you still have books that you would like to donate would you please contact Les Pritchard on 01829 781321. Can we also thank those who came to our sale last September which raised over £1,500 which went to local good causes. 74 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.tarporleytalk.com

What’s on in your village FEBRUARY Tiverton District Garden Club Tuesday 3rd February at 7.30pm (note new time), Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (just off A49) Prepare to enter our Spring and Autumn Shows this year with confidence by getting some handy hints from one of our Judges, Mr Bob Jones, on “How to win at Shows with all that grows”. Entry £1.50 (members), £2 (visitors) including raffle and refreshments. All are welcome. Tarporley WI Our next monthly meeting is on Wednesday 4th February at 8pm in our new venue, the Done Room, situated behind St. Helen’s Parish Church. This month our guest speaker is Katie Kirkup, Musical Director of Decibellas, who will be giving a talk called ‘Finding your Voice’. Our membership is growing, and since our first meeting last October we have enjoyed Belly Dancing on Bonfire Night with Rosie Sedgwick from the Sirocco Academy of Egyptian Dance, making a Christmas wreath and table decoration with Gaynor Jones from the Flower Shop in Tarporley, and this week we learnt about Fitness and Nutrition in the Real World with Dan Jones from Instinct Wellness. All are welcome to join our friendly and flourishing group. Tarporley U3A Our next Monthly meeting will be held on 22nd January . The Speaker will be Mr Ken Clark and the title of his talk will be “The Story of Astronomy and Backyard Astronomy “. This meeting will be held at 10pm in Tarporley Community Hall commencing at 10am with coffee followed by the talk at 10.30 Visitors welcome.

Kelsall Flower Club On Wednesday 18th February, 7.30pm, there will be a flower arranging demonstration at Methodist Church School Room. Visitors welcome Peckforton and Beeston WI We enjoyed an excellent Christmas lunch in December at Peckforton Village Hall with delicious food, fun and entertainment and are now looking forward to our New Year lunch at The Nag’s Head, Haughton and on to the WI 100th Anniversary Year and more exciting speakers. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at Peckforton Village Hall at 7.30pm and would welcome any new members/ visitors and their ideas for future activities, do join us. Margaret Ellis, 01829 261898. West Cheshire Rural U3A Come and join us for the next meeting of West Cheshire Rural U3A on Thursday 19th February at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall. Alan Hayhurst will give a talk on “Cheshire Murders” at 2.30pm. Refreshments will be available from 2pm. For further information on membership and forthcoming events please contact either Hilary Scarratt 01829 770516 Hilary@Scarratt.com or Pete Brunton 01829 741824 Peter@brunton.name Tattenhall Gardening Society Our next illustrated talk by Carol Madden will take place on Wednesday 11th February at 7.45pm in the Barbour Institute entitled ‘A SEED FOR THOUGHT’. Carol will be showing us various techniques for getting the best from growing plants from seed and the timing is perfect for getting some tips for the start of the new season. Visitors are always welcome to attend the meetings. Yearly membership costs £12 for single and £17 for joint membership. Meeting Visitors £3, Tattenhall Allotment Association members £2.

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

• 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 Tarporley Royal British Legion IS NOW CLOSED CLASSES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO OTHER LOCATIONS

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

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 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 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. 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 Pip White 07872 537056 or facebook “Tarporley Netball’

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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

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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

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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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

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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 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

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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 82 To advertise call 01244 350398

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