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In this edition we have news of an open mic event to help fund a trip to Nepal, MP Antoinette Sandbach’s fears for education funding in Cheshire, updates from Tarporley High School and what’s on at the Barbour Institute. There’s also gardening, health and beauty with Angela Bartlett, the what’s on guide, business directory and health and beauty.

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LOCAL MP Antoinette Sandbach has sought assurances from Prime Ministerslimmers Theresa May over potential cuts in funding for Cheshire SUPER in Tarvin have schools. lost 7,500lbs in weight over the past Super slimmer Hayley During Prime Question year - that’s theMinister’s equivalent of two Time, Ms Sandbach said: pictured now (left) and “Cheshire schools family-sized cars. in areas of rurality and areas of high deprivation before her weight loss will receive lowest per-pupil funding rates in the country Among thesome groupofmembers is under the new funding formula. Does the Prime Minister Hayley who hasproposed lost 2st 7lb. agree that these discrepancies Hayley said: “Filling up on lotsmust of be addressed to ensure that Eddisbury pupils get the best possible satisfying foods means you’re never start in life.” The Prime Minister by saying: “I think everybody recognises hunger so I’ve neverresponded felt as though that the way that schools have been funded in the past has been unfair I was on a diet. Before I joined and many pupils have been missing out. That is why I think it is right for us to look Slimming World I thought losing at bringing forward funding weight meant goingatonew thefair gym and formula, making sure that funding is attached to children’s needs.” calories. But now I know counting Speaking after the event Ms Sandbach updated constituents by saying: “This is an issue of it’s about making healthier choices great concern my constituency about food andinbecoming a bit and has been raised with me by local head teachers, I believe that these discrepancies must be addressed and I will be making representations as part of the more active. ” consultation to support my concerns.” The group receive help andconstituents advice In addition this Page, a delegation from leaderto Vicki who hasof ten people local schools, the local authority and MPs met with Minister for herself Schoolsand Nick Gibb recently, to discuss the recent proposals. lost weight understands It had been hoped that, after several years of poor funding, the borough’s schools would have the ups and downs of slimming. received a greater contribution and this was discussed with the minister.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL Newsletter Parish Council Precept Each year the Parish Council has to submit its proposed precept to CWaC for inclusion with annual Council Tax demands for each household and, through their collection, receive the funds necessary to fulfil our responsibilities in the village, including making grants to various community bodies we choose to support. Our estimated budget for 2016/2017 is around £67,000 and this means we have proposed raising the precept by 2% to also help offset the reduced grant we will be receiving (and which CWaC plan to phase out over the next 3years). For the average Band D property, the new precept element on their Council Tax will amount to an annual charge of £46.06 (increased by 2% from £45.15). We are also proposing to CWaC that they end the collection of a separate Special Expense in Council Tax that helps fund our village Christmas Lights and that this amount (£4.50pa for a Band D property) is forthwith included in the percent for the Parish Council. This has no net affect in the total Council Tax charge but we believe will give us the opportunity to deliver better value for our Christmas lights by managing all the arrangements and funding ourselves. It does though mean that the proposed precept amount for a Band D property of £46.06 increases by a further £4.50 to £50.56 (with a corresponding reduction with removal of the Special Expense charge) Overall these proposed adjustments to the Precept amount will still mean that it is less than £1 per week for a Band D property, which is a relatively small proportion of the Council Tax charge and especially so considering the responsibilities and activities managed for the benefit of the community. Looking forward, as Central Government and CWaC grant support reduces, we will undoubtedly face challenges to maintain and fund the services we cover. More significantly, we want to deliver major improvement projects for the community (like the Brook Road Sports & Recreation field) and try and resolve on-going parking and traffic management issues in the village, none of these of course are possible without us being successful in attracting additional funds from various bodies, sponsors and benefactors. The support and understanding of villagers is appreciated as we endeavour as a Parish Council to deliver services and improvements for community benefit. 12 To advertise call 01244 350398

Cheshire West and Chester Parking Consultation The Parish Council has been notifed by Cheshire West and Chester Council that a 12-week Parking Consultation is currently taking place which closes on the 24th February. The consultation relates to all parking related matters across the borough and a number of proposals are being consulted on as a result, including the introduction of parking charges in Tarporley. There is a drop-in event taking place on Tuesday 24th January between 3pm and 7pm in Tarporley Community Centre where representatives of both Cheshire West and Chester Council and Tarporley Parish Council will be available to discuss this matter and raise any issues or concerns. For further information relating to the Parking Consultation, and to submit your views via the online survey, please visit http://inside.cheshirewestandchester.gov. uk/get_involved/consultations/parking_ strategy_consultation for an executive summary of the strategy. 20 mph Speed Audit Following on from the recent Cheshire West and Chester 20mph speed audit in Tarporley, it was revealed that Brook Road had the highest percentage of speeding traffic compared with any other road in the village. Over 45% of all vehicles travelling along Brook Road were going over 30mph and 20 % of that were going above 35 mph. The Parish Council are looking for extra volunteers to help with the speed management scheme so if you have a spare hour or two and would like to get involved, please email Abigail at projects@ tarporley.org.uk. The training for the scheme will take place in February.

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Parish Council Meetings Second Monday of each month (except August) in the Craven Room (the downstairs room accessed from the rear car park) of the Community Centre. Each meeting starts at 7pm with an Open Forum, during which members of the public can address the whole Council on matters of concern to them. At 6.30pm, prior to this meeting, the Parish Council holds a surgery where members of the public can talk one to one with individual councillors on an informal basis. Would you like to know what meetings are taking place with the Parish Council? Visit www.tarporley.org.uk and click on the meetings calendar to find out more Local Cheshire West and Chester Councillor: Cllr Eveleigh Moore Dutton 07711 817 060

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Talent night fundraiser for Hannah’s Nepal trip An open mic event takes place next month to raise funds for Cheshire Fire Cadets’ expedition to Nepal later this year. Among the 16-strong group will be Hannah Ford, who is in year 10 at Tarporley High School, and is a member of Tarporley Fire Cadets who meet every Tuesday at the village fire station. The group need to raise over £70,000, which will fund the building of a new school and enable the team to go to Nepal and finish off the build where they will also meet and work with the children and villagers who will be using the facilities for generations to come. Two years on from the first earthquake in Nepal, children are still living and studying under tarpaulins, so it’s important that the cadets raise the money to enable them. The trip to Nepal will take Hannah out of her comfort zone and into a place where she will need to push herself, trekking on foot through the Himalayas before getting to work on the school. Hannah will be running lots of independent fundraisers over the coming months to hopefully raise sponsorship cash. The open mic night takes place at Tarporley Community Centre on Saturday 18th March from 7pm. After the initial 2.5 hour open mic session, Spitting Feathers there will be homemade curry and beers/wine on sale followed by an evening’s entertainment of live Saturday 18th March music from the local band Spitting Feathers. Tickets @ Tarporley Community Centre are £5 and proceeds go to the Nepal School Project Doors open at 7pm Show starts at 7:30pm 2017. Drinks and a selection of homemade curries available on the night! On the night there are three independent judges, including one from a local music and media WANT TO PERFORM? company and a second from the recording studio We’re giving YOU the stage - ALL WELCOME. Come and have a go, whether its music, song or comedy. who have donated 1st prize of two hour recording session at their studios. 1st prize - 2 hours in a recording studio Tickets available on the door or available in Swaffields, Tarporley. Tickets £5 All proceeds go to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Working Other Donations can be made on https:// with Service Nepal School Project 2017 mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/hfordnepal www.cheshirefire.gov.uk

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Bunbury areas and Alan is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends

and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Alan a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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Charity begins at school Sixth formers at Tarporley High School took time away from their busy studies to do some fantastic charity work. As well as the annual Fancy Dress Day, students sported festive jumpers in support of Save the Children, helped to run stalls at the fun day and also entertained members of the local community to music and bingo at a coffee morning in the Sixth Form Centre.

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Hearing Problems ... or maybe just earwax?

FIND OUT! We’ll look into your ear canal with our Video Otoscope. As you are watching the TV screen we’ll do a complete inspection of your ear canal and eardrum. If there is any amount of wax blockage, you’ll know immediately! It is very common for ears to become blocked with wax, leading to discomfort, pain and hearing loss. We are a BSHAA registered centre for clinical ear care and wax removal. We offer a method of dry removal and low pressure irrigation to safely and effectively remove ear wax. You should never ignore or attempt to self-clean. Always seek professional advice. Call us today to make an appointment.

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What’s on at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall

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Casino Night: Saturday 4th February, from 8pm Professional Croupiers / Roulette and Blackjack tables. Wine Bar / Buffet / Music…dress to impress! Admission £15 – in aid of the Barbour Institute. Tickets on sale in the Post Office and Alison’s Coffee Shop, both in Tattenhall, or ring 01829 771649 Film Night at the Barbour Wednesday 1st February: ‘Brooklyn’ (12A) Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen and Domhnall Gleeson it tells the story of an Irish immigrant who lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Wednesday 22nd February: ‘The Danish Girl’ (15) Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander star in a fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s ground-breaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Films start at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) Pay on the door, £5. Bar available. New classes: Adult Ballet - starting on Wednesdays 10-11 am. If you want to learn a new skill or brush up on an old one, then come and join us at our adult ballet class where you can increase your fitness, strength, and flexibility. For more information and to register your interest please contact Amy on 07562 325736 or email info@ infinitydanceandtheatreschool.com Baby Massage - Learn and enjoy the benefits and techniques of baby massage. A must for both you and baby. 10:30-11:30 Thursday mornings at the Barbour Institute For further information or to book your place please get in touch: Info@georgieandcobeauty.com 01829 830003 *booking essential www. georgieandcobeauty.com/baby-massageclasses/ Circuit Training – with Simon Fox Personal Training. Mondays at 7.00pm (except the first Monday/month). Contact Simon on 07866 446759

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Short Mat Bowling: We now have short mat bowling available to play, along with some necessary equipment to play the game. You don’t need to worry about getting out and putting away the equipment as our very helpful caretaker will see to this for you, all you need do is turn up and have fun playing and enjoying yourself. The game can be played by 4 teams simultaneously and can be played for a set time, or so many bowls each. Normal crown green bowls can be used. The game can be played at family/adult parties as well as by current organised groups or individuals. We would also love to hear from anyone (individual or group of friends) interested in possibly starting a club up where a number of people could all come together and not even have to worry about what the weather is doing outside! This equipment takes up a great deal of space (of which we are very short!), so we shall not hold onto it if it doesn’t get used so come and have a game. Contact Hilary on 01829 771649.

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Boutique Hotel Group is a thriving hospitality company in Cheshire. Home to Peckforton Castle, a captivating castle known as a picturesque wedding, conference, leisure and activity venue. With the most recent acquisition of Nunsmere Hall Hotel, a country house hotel of the finest order set in a private estate. Please get in touch if you would like to be part of our expanding hotel group. Peckforton: 01829 260930 Nunsmere: 01606 889100

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www.hibberts.com Other Services Available Agriculture • Charity • Dispute Resolution • Elderly Client Services • Company Commercial Employment • Family and Matrimonial • Landlord and Tenant • Probate and Trust Disputes Residential and Commercial Property • Partnerships • Trust and Tax Planning • Wills and Probate TARPORLEY - Avenue Buildings, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0AZ Tel: 01829 733338

Events at the Studio, Tattenhall The latest Heartstart Training takes place on Saturday 4th February, 2- 5pm, at the Studio, Tattenhall. Donations to the Tattenhall First Responders gratefully received. There is a Body Focus on Cyclists on Saturday 11th February, 2-5pm, at the Studio, £30. Also at the Studio, on Saturday 18th February, 2-5pm, is a Serious Chillout Workshop, £30. Please ring Jill on 01829 771895 to book. Details www.thestudiotattenhall.co.uk. Charity bike collection Beeston Market is the venue for a charity bike collection in aid of the Margaret Carey Foundation on Saturday 4th February, 9.30 to 11.30am. Enquiries Andrew Wallace 07850 250641. Also on Saturday 4th February, Tarporley Rotary Country Market takes place from 9.30-1pm at Tarporley Community Centre. 20 local food and gift stalls.

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Create kissable lips - keep lips super-hydrated to prevent flaking and chapping with a good quality lip balm re-applied frequently.

Smell divine - you will want to smell gorgeous on your date, but long term skin health is more important. Apply perfume only to clothing, not to skin, as perfume contains drying alcohol and ingredients that can cause age spots. If you do apply perfume to the skin make sure that you thoroughly remove it before exposing your skin to light.

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Go sheer and matte with your makeup - if photographs are likely the flash will create an oily shine on your face if you use any products with light-reflective particles or foundations that create a dewy finish. We love Hydrablur primer for creating a great makeup base.

Max our your lashes - eyes are the windows to your soul so dazzle your date with great lashes. Opt for an eyelash tint and lashings of Blinc primer and mascara, or cheat with semi-permanent lashes for naturally full lashes.

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GARDENING BY JANET HEATH

COLOUR in the Cold FEBRUARY holds the promise of spring in often in cold and frozen conditions so plants have to be tough to flower. February is known as the snowdrop season so try and take time out to visit local woodland or some of the gardens with drifts of snowdrops and other early flowering bulbs. Rode Hall in Cheshire has snowdrop walks from 4th February to 5th March, Dunham Massey has a large winter garden with snowdrops and is open daily then there is Chirk Castle with the display of drifts of snowdrops in the woodland. Other bulbs to look out for are the tiny Scilla or Chionodoxa with their dark to light blue star shaped flowers. They would do well planted with snowdrops and the winter aconite Eranthis hyemalis with their rich buttercup yellow flowers. Dunham Massey gardens plant drifts of the bulbs mentioned above and add the short Iris reticulata varieties. The blue Chionodoxa with the Iris Katharine Hodgkin peeping over the dead leaves makes a lovely show for early spring. In addition there are some shrubs that have scented flowers. The small spidery flowers of Witch hazel or Hamamellis come in a number of different varieties. Some are scented and I would recommend Hamamelis x intermedia Vesna with pale orange flowers. Another classic scented shrub is Daphne mezereum which needs some shelter and does well on any soil but heavy clay soil. The shrub will grow to 1.5 m tall, is evergreen and has heavily scented pink flowers from February onwards. Lastly the winter honeysuckle, Lonicera fragrantissima smells like summer honeysuckle but the flowers are small. This shrub also likes a bit of shelter and also dislikes heavy clay soil. The shrub doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look much in summer with its twiggy stems but earns a place in any garden with winter scent. Run a summer flowering clematis through it in summer to add colour. Late February into March is the time to prune dogwood grown for their stems. If your soil is rich and the plants are growing well, you can cut the stems down to a stump about 30 cms tall and new shoots should be produced. If the plants are spindly, then give them a good feed in March and cut back stems every couple of years. Janet Heath 01244 318258 / 07984 627270 66 To advertise 01244 350398 www.tarporleytalk.com Garden Mentor calljanet@gardenmentor.co.uk

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What’s on in your village FEBRUARY Wednesday 1st February Film Night at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall: ‘Brooklyn’ (cert 12a), 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson. An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Film starts at 8pm, doors open 7.30pm. Pay on the door, £5. Bar. Thursday 2nd February Harry Potter Book Night at Tarporley Library 4.30-5.30pm. Muggles & Wizards all welcome. Prize if you come dressed as a character. The library is based at Tarporley High School. For info, email Tarporley.library@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or call A date for your 2017 diary: 01829 731794

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Friday 3rd February Wine tasting at Cotebrook Village Hall, 7.30pm, hosted by Silver Fox Wines. Tickets £7.50 bar / raffle Contact Judith 01829 760513 or Marian 01829 760698. Saturday 4th February Casino Night at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall. Professional Croupiers with Roulette & Blackjack tables. Wine Bar / Buffet / Music. Tickets £15 from Tattenhall Post Office or Alison’s Coffee Shop or ring 01829 771649 Saturday 4th February Heartstart Training at The Studio Tattenhall, 2 - 5pm. Donations to the Tattenhall First Responders gratefully received. Please ring Jill on 01829 771895 to book. Details www.thestudiotattenhall.co.uk

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What’s on in your village FEBRUARY Friday 10th February Huxley Film Night, 7.30pm at Huxley Village Hall: “Bridget Jones’s Baby”. Entrance £5. Tea/coffee/ wine/beer/ice cream on sale. Information 01829 781294 or 781573 Saturday 11th February Tattenhall Tennis Club are holding a Jumble Sale on at The Recreation Club Tattenhall starting at 2pm. Donations accepted from 9.30am on the morning of the sale. All monies raised in aid of resurfacing Tennis Courts. Sunday 12th February Tattenhall Music Society’s next concert, 6.30pm at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, features a very energetic and charismatic group of musicians. Roberto Carillo-Garcia, who hails from Tenerife, is Principal Bass with the Hallé Orchestra and is also a virtuoso guitarist. His wife, Rachel Clegg is Principal Oboe with Manchester Camerata and Paul Barret is Co-leader with the Hallé. There will be also a pianist and singer. It will be a café style performance with tables in the Barbour Institute and will be an evening of fun items with classical musicians who like to let their hair down. Tickets are available from Tattenhall News and Tattenhall Post Office or you can just pay on the door. TMS members £8 and non- members £10, under 18 years are free. It is the fourth in the season of subscription concerts. Call Anne on 01829 770932 for more info. Sunday 19th February The annual Family Fun Run, Walk or Cycle at Oulton Park Racing Circuit in aid of St Peter’s Church, Little Budworth. It is a 2.7mile racing circuit but participants can go as far as they like. It is‘Church in the Pits’ at 11am with the track opening at 12noon and last start at 3.30pm. Minimum sponsorship of £10 for adults, £5 for Under 12s. For more details and sponsorship forms visit: www. stpeterslittlebudworth.co.uk Tel: 01829 760 604 Wednesday 22nd February Film Night at the Barbour: ‘The Danish Girl’ (15). Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander star in a fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s ground-breaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Doors open at 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm.

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What’s on in your village FEBRUARY CLUBS & SOCIETIES Tarporley and District U3A The next meeting is on Thursday 23rd February in Tarporley Community Centre. Doors open at 10am, speaker starts at 10:30 – 12noon. The speaker will be Prof Ian Morrison, on: “Are we alone? Is there life outside our galaxy?” West Cheshire Rural U3A Come and join us for the next meeting on Thursday 16th February at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall. Maureen Thompson will talk about her role as a JP in “Sitting on the Bench”. 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 visit our website u3asites.org.uk/westcheshire Tarporley WI Come and join us on Wednesday 1st February, at 7:30pm in the Done Room behind St. Helen’s Church. This month we are joined by Tarporley based independent travel expert Richard May. Richard is planning a light-hearted talk about his own travel experiences. We have an exciting programme of activities planned for the New Year, always involving fun and friendships. A warm welcome awaits you. Bunbury WI The group meets in The Pavilion every second Thursday in the month. In January our members enjoyed a New Year Year luncheon at Forest Hills Hotel in Frodsham. At our February meeting the speaker will be Sue Leicester talking about Seven Ages of Woman.New Members are always welcome. Tea and cakes are always served and visitors will receive a very warm welcome. Please do come and join us we have many activities including keep fit and craft classes. 80 To advertise call 01244 350398

Peckforton and Beeston WI On 1st February Frank Forrest will be talking about Plant Hunters and Edward Bridge telling us about a yacht trip around Ireland on 1st March. We would welcome visitors or potential new members at any of our meetings, just come along on the first Wednesday of the month to Peckforton Village Hall at 7.30. M. Ellis 01829 261898 Tiverton District Garden Club Tuesday 7th February, 7.30pm. Tiverton Village Hall, Huxley Lane (just off A49). Now is the time to prepare for a spectacular display later in the year in your garden, as Mr Barry Smith will tell us how to grow “Chrysanthemums and Dahlias”. They will look good in our Autumn Show too. Entry £1.50 (members), £3 (visitors), including raffle and refreshments. All are welcome. Tattenhall Gardening Society The next meeting of the Gardening Society will be held on Wednesday 8th February, at the Barbour Institute, starting at 7.45pm. The Speaker will be David Lock, Head Gardener at Chirk Castle, who will be giving us an insight into the management of the Castle gardens. After the successes of our last two evenings, learning about plants of the world, it will be good to hear about a local garden, which we can easily visit. Non-members welcome to the meeting, with a small entry charge payable. Tattenhall Wildlife Group Our next meeting is on Wednesday 1st March in the Barbour Institute at 7.30pm. It will take the form of a discussion “The Trouble with Badgers” and will hopefully be presenting differing points of views on what can sometimes be a contentious subject. Non-members are most welcome for £3 at the door. www.tattenhallwildlifegroup.org.uk

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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 • Pilates: Tuesday: 2-3pm: - Tel: 07968 077180 • Zumba: Thursday: 8-9pm & Friday:1–2.30pm: Tel; 07765 711337/01829 740435 Monthly: • Flower Club: 1st Tuesday: 1.30pm Tel: 01829 732104 • TADDFAS: 2nd Thursday: 1.30pm: Tel: 01270 626442 • Film Night: 3rd Friday: 7.30pm • Tarporley and District U3A - 4th Thursday 10am 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. TARPORLEY TENNIS CLUB New members welcome. For further information telephone 01829 732026. DECIBELLAS LADIES’ CHOIR. Tarporley Primary School Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm. Term time only. New members very welcome. www.decibellas.co.uk

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 www.tarporleyads.co.uk or if you prefer a chat ring Beryl or Tom on 01829 732646. ACTIVITIES IN THE DONE ROOM To book call 01829 733040 Mon - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Rising 5’s - 12.30pm to 3pm - Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm Tues - Pre-school - 9.15am to 3pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3pm - Guides - 7.00pm to 8.45pm Weds - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month) - Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm Thurs - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm - Pre-school - 1pm to 3pm Fri - Pre-school - 9am to 3pm Sat - Ballet, tap & modern - Dance - 9.00am to 12.30pm Sun - Sunday School - 10.00am to 11.30am (For details on Tarporley Done Room Pre-school call 01829 730233) TARPORLEY MILLPOOL PROBUS CLUB (01829 733821) Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. TARPORLEY LIBRARY (01829 731794) Tarporley Community Library, High school, Eaton Road Monday 1.30-7.00pm; Thursday 1.30-7pm Under 5s Story Time, Mondays 1.30pm term time only. Books, Talking Books, DVDs, Computers with Internet Access.

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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

High St, Tattenhall. All enquires/ bookings 01829 771649 or email tcabi@tiscali.co.uk Monday 9.45-10.30am Zumba Gold ( 2-4pm U3A Watercolour Group (fortnightly) 2-4pm U3A Drawing Group (fortnightly) 7.30-9pm Yoga - Iyengar 7.30pm Tattenhall & District Parish Council (1st Mon) Tuesday 9.30am-2.30pm Tattenhall OPAL (Older People Active Lives) Club 10am-12noon Coffee Morning; all welcome 6.30-7.30pm Karate 8-9.30pm Tattenhall Singers Wednesday 12noon-3pm Computer Club (in CLiC) 6-7pm & 7.15-8.15pm Ballet/pilates & Zumba 7.45pm Tatt Gardening Society (2nd Wed) 7.30pm W.I. (3rd Wed) 8pm (doors 7.30pm) Film Night (last Wed, Sept-May) Thursday 2-4pm TOFS - Tattenhall Over-Fifties (1st Thurs) 2-3.30pm U3A main monthly meeting (3rd Thurs) 6.30-8.30pm 1st Tattenhall Guides Friday 9.30am-11am Country Market 10am-3pm Beading Group (monthly) 10.30am-12.30pm Italian 2-3pm/3.30-5.30pm Toddler & Children’s Ballet 7.00-10pm Bridge Club Saturday 9-10am Tae Kwon Do 10am-12noon Craft Club (usually 2nd Sat)

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 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 club info contact Jane Roberts 01829 782028 jr@snjr.uk or see web www.sporttattenhall. co.uk/tennis - Coaching available with Ace Tennis Academy contact Berin 07775 523250 or acetennisacademy@aol.com 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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www.barbourinstitute.co.uk 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.

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TARVIN & HUXLEY TARVIN COMMUNITY CENTRE (01829 740868)

TARVIN PRE-SCHOOL & DAY NURSERY

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 Go On Line The service runs on alternate Thursdays and the sessions run from 10am to 12noon, Contact Carol 07851 253587

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. Tel Lyn on 01829 741011 or e-mail at tarvin.preschool@btconnect.com

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) Tarvin Tennis Club is almost 50 years old and enjoys a reputation as a friendly yet competitive club. We welcome visitors and new members of all standards and offer a range of club activities. We cater for all abilities and families are particularly welcome. Most significantly, through our club coach we are expanding our junior coaching programme and currently we run two junior teams and hold an annual Junior Tournament. For senior players there are regular club sessions and tournaments in addition to the five teams we field in both winter and summer area leagues. For the less competitive there are various groups which play during the week throughout the year, enjoying our four artificial grass courts which are regarded as some of the best playing facilities in the area. For more details visit www.tarvintennisclub.co.uk or ring Rob on 01829 741314, Allyson on 01829 741057, Felicity on 01829 741136 or Keith on 01829 740178. .TARVIN GARDENING SOCIETY We We meet on the fourth Tuesday of March and then on the third Tuesday of each subsequent month (April to October) at 8pm in Tarvin Community Centre.

SUNSHINE DAY NURSERY & PRE SCHOOL Providing a happy, homely and stimulating environment for ages 0-10. Free child places for 3-4 year-olds. Also after school club and holiday club Monday to Friday 8am-6pm. Call Lisa Ashley on 01829 740066. www.sunshineprivatedaynursery.co.uk JACAPPELLA Children’s music class every Tuesday 10:30am at St Andrews Church in Tarvin! Ages 0-6. All welcome, mums, dads, grandparents &amp; carers. Half an hour of songs, puppets & amp; music instruments. Great Fun! TARVIN METHODIST CHURCH SPLASH pre-school group Weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10.15 until 11.45am. Meet Barney bear and make some friends along with welcome cuppa for you and a snack for your little one. We have fun with free play, crafts, singing and storytime and the first visit is free, Drop in to Tarvin Methodist Church any Wednesday in term time. Messy Church: Every 3rd Wednesday at 5-7pm you can have a Christian faith adventure at Tarvin Methodist Church. We explore a theme with crafts , challenges and a bit of mess before our meal for everyone around 6pm. Children must bring a responsible adult to join in the activities. Drop in or contact Penny Hassall for details 07712 210703 Sunday Xtra: Every first Sunday we have Xtra 9.30 - 10.15 am at Tarvin Methodist Church - a relaxed, family friendly worship service for all ages. Meetup for a free breakfast at 9am and then drama, visuals and activities for the kids. Church for the future generations in a modern style. And why not stay around for a Bacon Butty afterwards. Phone: 01829740959. TARVIN SCOUT AND GUIDE HUT Wednesday 7:30pm Metafit Friday 6:30am Metafit Friday 9:15am Sculpt and Tone (booking essential) Call Angharad Hayes on 07774011063 or e-mail halemberfit@gmail.com

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KELSALL 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 children’s coaching scheme ranging from Reception to sixth formers. Coaching courses during the summer holidays and half terms. Children compete in two summer leagues. Junior Club Night on a Friday and Senior Club Night on Tuesday from 6.30pm. Club afternoon is Saturday from 2pm. New members welcome. Visit www.kelsalltennisclub.net 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 –10 pm. Social bridge on Tuesdays, duplicate on Thursdays. Contact Nick Mayfield on 01829 752105. 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. Open term time Monday to Friday from 8am – 6pm for children aged 2 to 12. Pop in and see us or call 01829 759268 or email kelsall. preschool@uwclub.net

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. Open 4-7pm every weekday. Visit 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. GO ON LINE The Farmers Arms, Chester Road. The service runs on alternate Tuesdays, and the sessions run from 10am to 12noon. Contact Jean 07563 156 220. 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

TIVERTON TIVERTON VILLAGE HALL (Booking : Janice Farrall - 01829 732855) Weekly Duplicate Bridge: Call Barbara Davies 01829 720368 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)

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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 £3) and includes a raffle and refreshments. All enquiries to 733465 (Joyce Harbottle, Secretary), or why not become a member - annual membership is only £5 each, with lots of advantages.

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BUNBURY, PECKFORTON, BEESTON & TILSTONE FEARNALL PAVILLION

EARLY BIRDS PRE-SCHOOL

Mondays

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

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

BUNBURY SINGERS Mondays in term time – 7.30-9.15pm Choir Practice at Bunbury Primary School BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL Monday Ladies Badminton start 7.30pm Tuesday BUDO 7pm Wednesday Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday Men’s badminton 8pm Gardening Club 3rd Tuesday 8pm Good Companions meet as and when they require and have no fixed dates. Please note that Wednesday Club no longer meets and have disbanded. BUNBURY FOOTBALL CLUB Saturday morning (during school term) from 9.30-11am 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 please call 01829 781273 or 781584. Bowling Wednesdays (except summertime) at 2.30pm Pilates Wednesdays at 9.30am

Seniors Keep fit Thursdays at 1.30pm Taekwondo Fridays at 6.30pm Women’s Institute 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm

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EATON Activities at the Jessie Hughes Village Hall For information regarding the village hall please contact Hilary Healey on 01829 730427, email jessiehughesvillagehall@yahoo.co.uk 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. Martin Evans 01606 – 883660 and Margaret McDermott 01829 – 732361

3rd Thursday monthly 10.30am - 12 noon, Tea ‘n’ Chat drop-in social morning Friday 9.15am - 12 noon Pilates contact Lynette Lanni 07766 762240 Saturday 9.00am - 2.00pm Ballet contact Nicolle Higgins 07900 303966 Sunday 5.45 - 6.30pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing, (Children Beginners) Sunday 6.45 - 7.30pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing (Adult Beginners) Dancebasics on Sunday 7.30 - 8.15pm Ballroom/Latin Dancing (Adult Improvers) 07941 725980 1st Thursday monthly 7.30 - 9.00pm Reading Group, contact Tina Peel on 01829 732904 for details of books and venues. Eaton Rambling Club Serving local villages. Why not keep fit & join the expanding the club, which arranges walks of about seven miles max length, on alternate Saturdays & Sundays, once a month. We arrange monthly evening walks of about three miles in summer, & often arrange trips & social functions. Walks always finish at a convenient hostelry. Membership is £6 a year, & is open to anyone. Walks start from The Jessie Hughes Village Hall at 10.15am, just turn up & give it a try. Call Gill Ellison on 01829 782693

COTEBROOK COTEBROOK VILLAGE HALL

Orchestra Thursday 8pm

South Cheshire Ballet and Theatre School Wednesday 4pm Ballet 21/2-4 years old; 4.45 Ballet 4-5 years old; 5.30 Ballet 6-7 years old 6.15 Ballet 7-9 years old Thursday 4pm Musical Theatre 5-8 years old; 4.45 Street Jazz 5-8 years old; 5. 30 Musical Theatre 9 years upwards; 6.15 Street Jazz 9 years upwards Contact Clare Kyle on 07958477386 claremoult1@gmail.com

Zumba Gold Friday 1 - 2pm Contact Maritza Taylor on 07501373426

For hall inquiries contact Susan Vernon scharlotterose@aol.com

Cotebrook Pre School 8.45 - 3.15pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8.45 - 12.15pm Friday Contact Tracy Chorlton on 01829760551 or Samantha Edge on 01829760984 Radio Club Wednesday 7.30pm

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Financial / Accounts Pearson Financial................................... p64-65 Flooring Ace Tiling..........................................................p50 Broadleaves Hardwood Flooring................. p73 Living Floors..................................................... p31 Food & Drink Briscoe’s Dairy ................................................ p77 Egerton Arms...................................................p41 Hollies Farm Shop..........................................p39 Royal Oak..................................................p34-35 Fuels/energy/power Clearview Stoves .......................................... p46 Wynnstay Fuels............................................... p73 Funeral Services / Undertaker Jacqueline Wilson..............................................p11 Furniture/Interior Design Beeston Reclamation....................................p33 Furniture Market...............................................p17 Oak Warehouse..............................................p63 Dave Phillips Furniture...................................p59 Reclaimed World............................................ p37 Webb House....................................................p20 Garage Roof Repairs VSF....................................................................p55 Garden Ashton Hayes.................................................. p75 Chester Small Plant........................................p29 Dee Fencing...................................................... p61 DKC Contracts.....................................................p11 Philip Driver.........................................................p3 Kelsall Hill Fencing.............................................p5 Lawn Guy.........................................................p74 Mole Control.................................................... p73 Ringwood Fencing .........................................p69 Tarporley Lawns.............................................p28

Man & Van Shane Man and Van....................................... p25 Motoring JPW Body Repairs.......................................... p46 Oven Cleaning The Ovencleaners..........................................p74 Pest Control Mole Control.................................................... p73 Pet care Calveley Dog Grooming................................p24 Finbar’s Friends...............................................p63 Tarvin Petcare..................................................p38 Physiotherapy Jill Day Physio................................................. p43 Piano / Keyboard Lessons / Tuning Andrew P Dean Piano Tuning......................p74 Plastering Tarporley Plastering....................................... p76 Tattenhall Plastering...................................... p73 Plumbing H Challenor & Son Plumbing........................p74 Chester Plumber.............................................. p61 Coppercroft...................................................... p52 Philip Driver.........................................................p3 Mackay Plumbing...........................................p30 PK Plumbing.................................................... p77 SW Heating & Plumbing................................ p78 Podiatry/Chiropody Colin Burgess..................................................... p6 Property Elan Homes....................................................back Racehorse Ownership Deva Racing..........................................................9

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Removals Cheshire Clearance & Removals..................p14

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Health & Beauty Angela Bartlett (Sensoria)........................... p49 Rowton Hall.....................................................p58 Skin Deep.........................................................p38

Roofing JNF Roofing........................................................ p6

Hearing Nantwich Hearing Centre..............................p36 Insurance Chester Insurance Services..........................p30 Kitchens Granite Worktops............................................p47 Maranatha Kitchens & Bathrooms............. p27 Matt Finish....................................................... p52 Kitchen Appliance Repairs KKB Appliances............................................... p78 Legal Hibberts............................................................p45 Russell & Russell...............................................p51 Lettings Emma Creasey Lettings................................p69 Lofts More Than Loft Ladders..................................p5 Maintenance Total Home Solutions................................... p43

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