Tarporley talk may 2017

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May 2017 - Issue 146 Including the Tarporley Parish Council newsletter

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CLOSE SHAVE WELL done to the sixth formers at Tarporley High School who raised £2,000 during their charity week by doing various events, including a pub quiz and a head shave.

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In this month’s magazine we also have news of a fund raiser in memory of Richard Pover who died of cancer in 2013, a school funding protest in Kelsall, making maths fun in Duddon, what’s on at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall, Tarporley Hospital and a new defibrillator in the village.

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There’s also the regular features, including Angela Bartlett, the what’s on guide, business directory and health and beauty.

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For the very latest updates please visit our website at www.tarporleytalk.com or via facebook and twitter.

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T he Tal kabout Team

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Dance your way to a healthier you with Age UK Cheshire Age UK Cheshire is adding dance to the list of activities it offers at Tarporley Community Centre.

Dance 4 Health takes place on Monday afternoons, 12.30 – 1.30pm. (£5 a session).

The class is open to all over the age of 50. No dance experience is necessary and the class includes a wide range of dance styles.

Age UK Cheshire’s Social Activities Officer, Sean Ray, said “Dance is a fantastic way to extend your range of movement and has many health benefits from boosting bone density to battling conditions like Dementia, Parkinson’s and MS.” The aim of Dance 4 Health classes is to improve strength, balance, co-ordination and reduce the likelihood of falls. Exercises are

based on proven physiotherapy methods but ‘hidden’ in the dance moves so the focus is on expression and enjoyment rather than any underlying problem, research shows this is an effective way to increase motivation and has the additional benefit of being mentally uplifting.

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ARE WE SEEING THE BEGINNING OF THE COLLAPSE OF SOCIAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY? ANALYSIS OF THE DATA:

It was recently revealed in a BBC report on social care that nearly 900 adult social care workers a day quit their job in England last year! It said that ‘Service providers are warning that growing staff shortages mean vulnerable people are receiving poorer levels of care’.

In a letter to the prime minister, the chairman of the UK Homecare Association said the adult social care system has begun to collapse. The government said an extra £2bn is being invested in the system, but an ageing population means the demand continues to increase which means people are receiving deteriorating levels of care.

l An estimated 338,520 care workers have left their roles in 2015-16. That is equivalent to 928 people leaving their job every day. l 60% of those left working in the care sector altogether. l The average full-time frontline carer earned £7.69 an hour, or £14,800 a year. l One in every four carers are employed on a zero hour’s contract. l There was an estimated shortage of 84,320 carers, meaning around one in every 20 care roles remain vacant.

Some of the carers interviewed, said whilst they really care about the people they look after, they feel permanently guilty and stressed as they rarely have time to do their job properly. Many feel that the care sector is becoming a dead end job as not enough time is allocated to do a good job and most of them earn less than people who work in a supermarket stacking shelves.

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Last orders at Kelsall pub The Lord Binning pub in Kelsall has closed after six years.

Jane Mooney who ran the pub with her husband David, the chef, says they have decided to concentrate on their other gastro pubs in Liverpool, Knutsford and Eastham.

On their twitter feed, the final tweet said: “Thanks Kelsall you’ve been lovely, time for someone else to pick up the challenge.”

Jane told the Chester Chronicle: “We looked at what worked for us and the rural country pub just wasn’t working anymore. Our other pubs are our focus now and they are absolutely flying.

The Lord Binning was started by Paul Newman and David Mooney’s New Moon company in 2011, when they converted the old Morris Dancer pub.

The pub is the traditional venue for the Chester Folk Festival, which will continue on 26th-29th May, despite the closure.

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL Newsletter Ex-RBL Site Development Planning Application ref. 17/00760/FUL for the ex-RBL site covers demolition of the RBL club hall, erection of 10 dwellings on the site of the old car park and a portion of the allotments, provision of a new car park at the entrance to the site, access road and ancillary works.

Full details of the application and comments can be found at www. cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk by searching for reference number 17/00760/FUL. The public extraordinary meeting of Tarporley Parish Council on 27th March to discuss the planning application was attended by approximately 30 members of the Bowling Club, Allotments, neighbours to the ex-RBL site and other interested parties. Taking all the comments into account, along with the Tarporley Neighbourhood Plan and other planning policies, the Parish Council submitted comments to CW&C on 31st March.

These comments can be seen on the CW&C website and the minutes of the meeting can be seen on www. tarporley.org.uk/tarporley-parishcouncil/meetings/ Essentially, Tarporley Parish Council support in principle the development of the former Royal British Legion site but cannot support the application as submitted for reasons relating to: the height and design of the proposed properties, access arrangements to the bowling green and allotments, and transfer of ownership of the allotments, bowling green & car park. Updates on meetings and decisions regarding this planning application will be published when known.

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Parking Time limited parking restrictions introduced recently by the Community Centre on the Community Centre Car Park have unfortunately led to serious congestion on the roads nearby as those who used to park all day there have parked on surrounding streets instead, occasionally causing obstructions and hazards for pedestrians.

The Parish Council is already in advanced discussions with CW&C Council regarding the extension of double yellow lines on Eaton Road and Bowmere Road plus introduction of time limited parking on certain parts of the High Street. Formal consultation by CW&C should start very soon. Tarporley High School are working on increasing their car parking capacity and will meet with the Parish Council after the Easter holiday to discuss what more could be done. The Parish Council are also actively exploring options to increase car park capacity off the High Street.

Meanwhile, it would help if people parked considerately but if you see any vehicle parked causing an obstruction then please notify the Police by dialling their non-emergency number 101.

Annual Parish Meeting

Saturday 13th May in the Community Centre Tarporley Parish Council would like to invite you to its Annual Meeting event which is taking place on Saturday 13th May between 10am and 12 noon in Tarporley Community Centre. In a change to recent years, the event will take the form of a Market Place and the Council have invited local clubs and organisations to attend to showcase their work and provide an opportunity to find out what they do, how you can join or get involved, or simply discuss your concerns. Confirmed organisations include Cheshire Police, U3A, Tarporley Parish Council, Recycling for Cheshire – Cheshire West and Chester, Community Banker – Natwest Bank, Done Room Pre-School, Rotary Club Plus many more.

Bacon butties and tea/coffee will be available on the morning so come along and say hello. If you would like a stall at this event to promote your organisation or club, please contact Abigail at projects@tarporley.org.uk

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TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL Information TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL COUNCILLORS Chairman: Councillor Ken Parker. Vice-Chair: Councillor Gill Clough Acting Clerk: Abigail Webb 35 Oswalds Way, Tarporley CW60GF 01829 732516.

Email clerk@tarporley.org.uk Cheshire County Council Vale Royal Borough Council gov.uk Councillor Andrew Needham Councillor Mrs. D. Joyce Project Coordinator: Abigail Webb - Email Projects@tarporley.org.uk (01829 732444) (01829 730824) Andrew.Needham@cheshire.

Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillor seats. The current members are listed below with their current contact details (01829) Elaine Chapman ……………...733972 Gill Clough ……………………..733545 Julie Hall…………………..........732078 John Millington……………......730921 Jeremy Mills …………………....730898 Ken Parker …………………… ..732188

Gordon Pearson …………....733813 Richard Statham …………. 732940 Peter Tavernor ……………. .732165 Nigel Taylor ………………....732538 Andrew Wallace …………....07850 250641 Bill Mather..........................733628

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.

Local Cheshire West and Chester Councillor: Cllr Eveleigh Moore Dutton 07711 817 060

Police Contacts PC Philip Monks - philip.monks@cheshire.pnn.police PCSO Kenneth Williamson - kenneth.williamson@cheshire.pnn.police.uk Emergencies 999 Police Non-emergency Number 101 Dragon Hall 0845 4586377

What’s On in the Village The Parish Council have been working to update the Tarporley website to include details of activities of clubs and organisations in the village. If you want to find out more information about social or sporting activities taking place, please visit http://www.tarporley.org.uk/whats-on/clubsorganisations/. If you are running an activity that’s not listed on the website, please e-mail Abigail at projects@tarporley.org.uk to include your details to the web page.

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Music meets maths at Duddon Children at Duddon Primary School recently took part in a maths challenge. The Year 3 class – with the help of their teacher and maths subject co-ordinator, Kathryn Marsh – put together an animated Powerpoint presentation accompanied by them singing. The maths challenge encourages the children (pictured) to learn their times tables ‘off by heart’, which is proven to have a positive impact on the children’s ability to problem solve quickly. The event was sponsored by Nantwich Accountants Afford Bond.

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Managing Director Alan Ball feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving

people money, although that obviously helps.

Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’

Cloudy2Clear service the Tarporley, Tattenhall, Kelsall, Tarvin &

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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Life saving defibrillator in Tarporley Tarporley company Dayinsure have installed an external defibrillator on site, which could potentially save lives in the village.

The company worked with North West Ambulance Service to find a suitable defibrillator which would be simple enough for the layman to use in an emergency, but would also fill the requirements of the emergency services. With their help, the company chose a fully automated defibrillator, which, from the moment the lid is opened, guides you through the whole process.

This makes a frightening situation much less stressful for the general public.

The AED has been installed & is fully operational at Tarporley Business Centre, on Nantwich Road.

This means that the unit is available to the emergency services at all times. The general public are provided with the access code if they call 999 in a cardiac arrest situation.

I’m a student – get me out of here!

A group of 19 students and two staff members from Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College, will be joining a jungle expedition in Borneo this summer.

They are linking up with Camps International to visit the rainforest where they will be helping the local indigenous people construct a school, waterways and furniture. They will also help to regenerate the rainforest and protect the habitat by collecting seeds and planting trees.

It’s not all going to be hard toil – there will be a visit to the world-renowned Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and diving in the warm tropical waters of the South China Sea. The students have all been fund raising over the past 18 months with car boot sales, Christmas tree removals, car washing, restaurant take overs, raffles, cake sales and a non-uniform day in March at school.

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We cater for all journeys, from special occasions to everyday trips

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We’ve got all your flooring needs covered, every step of the way

Specialists in Carpets, Vinyl, Sisal, Coir, Seagrass, Laminate Flooring, LVT etc A warm and friendly personal service provided Home Selection - All makes supplied and fitted Choose in the comfort of your own home Cut out the middle man Free advice and free estimates Furniture? No problem Doors? No problem All old flooring taken away if required No pressure, no nonsense Domestic & Commercial

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With the right kind of professional expertise, we can take care of many of the aspects of those everyday challenges that your flooring is subjected to, such as children, pets and parties!

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Chester Small Plant DEALER NAME Unit 4d, Brymau Three Estate River Lane, Saltney, Chester CH4 8RQ Sample Street, Sample Town, Sampleshire, AB1 2CD Tel: 00000 000 000 www.webaddress.co.uk Tel: 01244 674447, info@chestersmallplant.co.uk, www.chestersmallplant.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

By Angela Bartlett, owner Sensoria Beauty, Grooming & Wellbeing

Sailors and slaves... to beauty

By Angela Bartlett, Owner Sensoria Beauty

Have you ever wondered why some people can sail through life looking fabulous with the minimum amount of effort, whilst others are a slave to their beauty regime and spend large amounts of time and money on beauty and still don’t achieve a good result?

We will always know people who seem to have it all from the moment that they were born, and put in no effort at all, but they are usually few and far between. It’s not always what you are born with that matters and over the years I have met and treated people who have not been blessed with naturally good looks but have matured better than their ‘have-it-all’ colleagues by making a few sensible choices when it comes to beauty.

Today, it’s no wonder that women (and men) get coerced into spending huge amounts of money on products and treatments as there is such an array of things to choose from. The marketing of these products and services is often very compelling and at times very aggressive. The beauty industry is worth around £17 billion to the UK economy and we are encouraged to spend more and more. However, it’s not necessary to sink large amounts of your money, and time, into looking the best you can.

Over the years I have helped the clients who visit us to think smart when it comes to beauty treatments and product purchase. In this article I am going to guide you into what to think about to save you valuable time and hard-earned money with a few simple steps to help you look your best.

The first step is to assess and prioritise. Be truly objective about your good points and your weaker ones. This can be difficult, so if you are struggling with this step get help from a good friend or a trusted source such as a qualified beauty therapist or personal stylist.

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What’s on at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall

TATTENHALL’S VILLAGE HALL High Street Tattenhall Chester CH3 9PX 01829 771649 Email: barbourinstitute@btconnect.com Web www.barbourinstitute.co.uk

Poet Luke Wright returns on Thursday 4th May, at 8pm, with his show ‘What I Learned from Johny Bevan’. Suitable for over 16s. Tickets from Tattenhall Post Office and Jill at The Studio. Telephone 01829 771374 or book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/336956.

Yoga Workshop – Sunday 7th May, 2-4.30pm. Email Heather at bendityoga@btinternet. com for details.

Tattenhall Gardening Society Spring Plant Sale – Saturday 13th May, 11am-12.30pm.

Plants and advice, from the experts!

Tattenhall Village Market – Saturday 13th May, 11am-12.30pm. Come along to an extra Market for an array of delicacies and crafts. (The Market will be on as usual on Friday 12th May, 9.30 – 11am.

Ditzy Rose Lampshade Workshop – Friday 19th May, 10.30 - 12noon. Learn to make a unique 30cm Drum lampshade ceiling shade or table top stand shade. Visit www.facebook. com/Ditzy-Rose-218527988211900/ for details.

Sandstone Ridge Festival - 18th – 21st May. A new arts festival in Cheshire, celebrating art, theatre, literature and poetry is coming the Tattenhall on 21st May. We are thrilled to be hosting an art exhibition, a talk on the Sandstone Ridge and the play Whatalife! For all info, including where to buy you tickets visit http://www.sandstoneridgefestival.co.uk.

Film Night at the Barbour – Wednesday 24th May. Eye in the Sky (15), a drama starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul and the late Alan Rickman. It tells the story of Col. Kathrine Powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, who sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare. Film start at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) Pay on the door, £5. Bar available.

REGULAR EVENTS Tattenhall Singers - weekly rehearsals on Tuesday 8pm – 9.30pm. Open to men and women. We practice a wide range of songs. All welcome – no singing or music experience required. Contact Alex Radley alex@albany0.demon.co.uk Yoga – Thursday 9.15am -10.30am – contact Heather for more details -bendityoga@ btinternet.com Bridge – Friday 7pm. New members welcome. We play 22-24 hands of duplicate bridge each evening in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Contact Val Meeks on 01829 770781 or email val_meeks@yahoo.co.uk Guides – every Thursday 6.30 -8.30pm. 1st Tattenhall Guides is for 10-14 years who want to challenge themselves, develop their skills and get involved! Email Claire at firsttattenhallguides@hotmail.co.uk

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Blossoming Spring Spa Day ....treat yourself to our luxurious spa experience You may choose one treatment from each section below Warm Salt Body Scrub Foot and Leg Treatment Hydrating Hand Treatment ------------------Hydrating Body Wrap Lavender Mint Body Wrap -------------------Babor Express Facial Express Manicure Express Pedicure -------------------Mini Head Massage Foot Massage Hand Massage Included in this spa day is a relaxing Spa lunch and full use of our Health club facilities

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Fundraiser Karen Urmston, Trustee John Cheshire, Matron Rachel Cowley, Brian Byrne, Beryl McCain, Hospital Director Karin Dalaemans and Trustee Sue Sellers.

Hospital’s Grand National fund raiser On the 40th Anniversary of Red Rum’s third victory at Aintree, Beryl McCain, wife of the late legendary horse trainer, Ginger McCain, was at Tarporley War Memorial Hospital for the first Grand National Sweepstake, to raise much needed funds for the Hospital.

After much anticipation, ‘The Lucky 40’ as they are called, were drawn at the Hospital Reception.

Karen Urmston, Tarporley Hospital’s Fundraising coordinator said “We were thrilled that Beryl McCain gave up her time freely to draw first ever annual sweepstake. The hospital relies on the full support of our community.”

Beryl McCain, who was thrilled to meet some of the Hospital team, was asked how she got involved with the draw and explained “I was approached by Brian Byrne [hospital fundraiser] and I do think that the hospital does a very very good job. I was quite surprised to learn it is mostly self-funded and I’m very happy to support it.”

Tarporley War Memorial Hospital has been The Heart of The Community for nearly 100 years and is a charity run Hospital, with both inpatient and outpatient facilities, and isn’t part of the NHS. Every year, they have to raise 70% of the funds needed to continue providing its support to the local community. To keep up to date with the Hospital and its events, visit www.tarporelyhospital. co.uk, follow them on twitter - @Tarporely_WMH or you can find them on Facebook.

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One of the things my 75 year old self would most definitely say is that the next 30 years will pass quicker than you’d ever think possible so don’t put off till tomorrow what you should be doing today.

That of course is true of all aspects of life, and news headlines constantly remind us of the uncertainties that surround us, and to be honest, always have. Last week, I received some quite shocking news; my husband has a much younger half-brother, who at 42 would officially fall into the category of middle age, but is still frighteningly young to suffer a stroke, however that’s exactly what happened.

He has a wife and two children, both of whom are still at school, a mortgage, a job with some sick pay provision (three months full pay, three months half, before dropping to Statutory Sick Pay of £89.95 per week thereafter). We have no real idea as to when and if he will be able to return to work and if so, in what capacity and if he does have to rely on Statutory sick pay this wouldn’t meet his monthly mortgage payments, never mind replace his salary.

A couple of weeks ago the government did a U turn regarding an increase in National Insurance Contributions for the self-employed, who of course still wouldn’t qualify for Statutory Sick Pay (or Maternity/Paternity pay) even if the increase had gone ahead. A common theme, particularly with the self-employed is to continually put off until tomorrow, what they really should be doing

today, and protecting an income is often completely overlooked. My brother-in-law does have some breathing space due to his employee benefits, but for the self-employed there is no such breathing space unless you sort something out for yourself.

I’ve written a lot over the years about building capital for the future, how to make the most out of tax advantaged savings, Inheritance Tax and Long Term Care Planning, but I rarely talk about protecting the very thing which provides the solutions, and that is usually a person’s ability to stay healthy enough to earn the money which pays for the solutions!

So, whilst I would certainly agree with my 75 year old self, the next 30 years will no doubt pass far quicker than I could ever imagine, I’m also pretty sure that if the next 30 years had to be spent in considerable financial hardship, with the prospect of losing my home, as well as my health, the time will pass far more slowly.

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Richard’s memory lives on with scholarship fund raiser The family of Richard Pover, who died of cancer aged 21 in 2013, held a second charity curry night at the Red Fox restaurant near Tarporley.

The idea was to raise funds for the scholarship they are aiming to set up at the University of Sheffield in Richard’s memory, where he was a student of mechanical engineering.

It was a lovely but rather hectic buffet evening with roughly 100 people attending, which was more than expected, leaving the restaurant completely full.

Thanks to everyone for their patience while drinks and extra tables and chairs were laid out and for negotiating the school dinner style queue for food.

Richard’s mum Anne said: “It really was a lovely, sociable evening and Richard would have been very impressed to know that with the raffle, money from the curry and donations from those who didn’t come, we have raised a fantastic £1200, which is absolutely brilliant and I have had nothing but positive feedback from those who came.

“We are as always deeply touched by the support we receive in our quest to set up the scholarship at Sheffield University and keep Richard’s memory alive and I am also very grateful and surprised by the generosity of a whole host of High Street businesses who gave raffle prizes. A fantastic Tarporley team effort all round I think.”

The Richard Pover Outstanding Contribution Award will be given annually to an outstanding mechanical engineering student at the University of Sheffield, who has not only excelled academically but who has made an extra contribution to the department. It is hoped that recipients will make a career in engineering and help to make the world a better place for us all. The family are hoping to raise £40,000 to fund an annual award of £1200 from the interest on the lump sum. Contributions to this award can be made at www.justgiving.com/rememberingrichardpover 66 To advertise call 01244 350398

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English becomes Crystal clear World-leading linguistics expert David Crystal visited Tarporley to deliver two lectures on critical aspects of the English language A level course: ‘Bringing Grammar to life’ and ‘Attitudes towards English Accents – past, present and future.’

A Level English teacher Mrs McMillan stated: “Having taught David Crystal’s theories, research and ideas about language in my classroom for many years, I feel very lucky to have heard from the great man himself. Many of us bought new books, got old well-thumbed texts signed and left feeling very inspired!”

English Language has consistently been a top performing A Level subject at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College. We are sure this trip left current and future linguistics feeling well informed and truly motivated.

Right: A Level Language students Tom Lea and Sam Roberts with David Crystal

Gothic horror on stage A total of 44 students and four members of staff from the English and Drama departments got on a coach to see The Woman in Black at the Lowry Theatre in Salford, to consolidate the gothic literature unit, write Hannah Whitehouse and Jack Hirst.

We expected many actors and multiple sets but, on the contrary, there were just three actors and very few props. Still, the air was never calm, with amazingly timed sound effects that always succeeded in drawing the audience to the edge of their seats. The actors never broke character, which alongside dramatic changes in sound and light, cemented the feel of a true gothic tale.

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Thanks from the science department Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College’s Science Faculty would like to thank the following local businesses for providing items to help produce exciting and interesting science lessons. We really appreciate it. Fox and Barrell, Cotebrook, Hewitts Abattoir, Huxley, and Rose Farm Shop, Utkinton.

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IXTH FORM COLLEGE Head shave and pub quiz help raise £2,000 It has been a busy time for Tarporley Sixth Form students. Apart from considering their university pathways at the UCAS Convention in Manchester and the Oxbridge Conference in Merseyside, Sixth Formers have worked hard to raise money for their Charity Fund.

By harnessing their creative ideas, they organised a hotly contested Staff v Sixth Form ‘Pub Quiz’, won by the students. Some of the other events included ‘Dress up/Down Day’, ‘Wear Pink for George’, (in honour of the George Heath Foundation) a chocolate raffle and daily cake sales. One of the highlights of the week had to be the waxing event, which saw Josh Booth Y12, James MacPhee Y13, and other ‘victims’ endure pain and distress willingly inflicted by Mrs Everton. In addition, Jack Bairstow Y13 bravely agreed to have his head shaved by none other than Director of Sixth Form, Mr Nuttall, who relished his new-found role!

The annual Valet Day, which was as successful as ever, saw Sixth Formers gainfully employed by groups of KS3 students, carrying bags and purchasing a variety of delicacies from offsite eateries. We anticipate raising a significant sum of around £2,000 and Charity Fund donations will be divided between local and national charities. Special thanks go to Council Chair, Megan Latham, as well as to Lizzie Simpson, Emma Peake, Caoimhe Stein, Anna Meredith, Natasha Jones, Zoe Hannah and Joe Mills, together with all the other members of the Sixth Form Council.

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Date: 25-30 June - 6 Day Tour Hotel: Menlo Park Price: £499.50 per person (single supp £75.00) ITINERARY Sunday - Outbound via 13.50hrs ferry (Holyhead-Dublin) Monday - Drive to Galway via a visit to Athlone.

Tuesday - Connemara, Clifden, scenic “Sky Drive” along some of the most awesome Atlantic coastal scenery and Kylemore Abbey.

Wednesday - Galway, including a guided city tour and scenic boat cruise on the River Corrib.

Thursday - Cliffs of Moher and Lisdoonvarna.

Friday - Inbound via 15.10hrs ferry (Dublin-Holyhead).

Date: 1-7 Sept - 7 Day Tour Hotel: 4* Stormont & Gretna Hall (outbound O/N) Price: £549.50 per person (single supp £80.00) SUMMARY Our very popular tour of Northern Ireland (a sellout in 2015) includes an overnight say in Gretna before sailing to Belfast. Taking in the County Antrim coast, sights inlcude: Giants Causeway, Titantic Exhibition in Belfast, Strangford Loch, Mount Stewart House, Downpatrick via Portaferry and the Ulster Transport

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The one night stopover in Gretna will be at the Gretna Hall Hotel. The 4* Stormont Hotel will be the base for the rest of our stay in Northern Ireland. This most luxurious hotel is located just a few miles away from Belfast City Centre, adjacent to Stormont Castle and overlooking the grounds of the Stormont Estate.

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SUMMARY Home from home, the Esplanade Hotel is brilliantly situated on the shoreline of the Firth of Clyde, on the Cowal Peninsular, and is only a short stroll along the promenade to Dunoon’s town centre.

Date: 2-8 July - 7 Day Tour Hotel: Esplanade Hotel Price: £419.50 per person (single supp £50.00) As well as the usual shopping outlets and many eateries to choose from, you may also visit the Castle House Museum or take a boat cruise on the Clyde, hopefully on the PS Waverley, the world’s last ocean going paddle steamer.

Provisional Excursions to: • Inverary & Loch Fyne • Argyle Forest & Loch Long (Ardentinny) • Loch Lomond & Luss

Date: 23-26 August - 4 Day Tour Hotel: Holiday Inn East Kilbride Price: £359.50 per person (single supp £60.00) SUMMARY The world is coming together for the 68th Tattoo - Scotland’s most prestigious calendar event. High above the skyline of Edinburgh’s capital on the floodlit Castle esplanade, The Royal Military Tattoo

is a stunning international spectacle of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre - attracting over 250,000 people each year - for many returning visitors, it is “The Greatest Show on Earth”.

Provisional Excursions to: • Lake District (outbound journey) • Stirling (am), Falkirk Wheel (included) & the Kelpies (pm) • Glasgow (day) • Edinburgh Tattoo (9pm performance)

Date: 10-16 Sept - 7 Day Tour Hotel: South Beach Price: £419.50 per person (single supp £66.00) SUMMARY Overlooking the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig, Troon is a small, peaceful seaside resort situated on the north Ayrshire coast. The bustling harbour

Provisional Excursions to: is home to Ayrshire’s fish market, which supplies locally-caught fish • Full day tour to Isle of Arran and seafood to quality restaurants at • Ayr & Robbie Burns Country the nearby marina.

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TATTENHALL CROQUET CLUB

Play croquet and enjoy a new outdoors game Do you want to get outside more, feel fitter and meet new people? Then Croquet may be the answer. Croquet requires some skill, but it does not require lots of strength so is ideal for any age or ability Tattenhall Croquet Club meets at the Recreation Club. It is a friendly club set in beautiful surroundings and welcomes new members of all standards from absolute beginners to more experienced players There will be a ‘Taster’ session held on Wednesday 10th May at the club for which there will be a small charge of £3. If participants then wish to join the Club, this will be refunded. The session will run from 12noon to 4pm. Refreshments provided No previous knowledge of the game is needed and all equipment will be provided. The only requirement is that players must wear flat-soled shoes If you would like to register or would like more information contact our Secretary Ruth Wrigley on 01829 770316 ruth.wrigley@btinternet.com

Top flautists in Tattenhall The Tattenhall Music Society celebrates the life of their founder, Ken Griffin, by holding a Biennial Flute Scholarship for the flautists of the Royal Northern College of Music.

Some past winners are now playing professionally with the leading orchestras of the North West and beyond. The criteria for the competition is “8 minutes of beautiful and contrasting music” ....there will be something for everyone. The semi-finals will be held at the RNCM with the final eight students competing in Tattenhall on Sunday 18th June.

Tickets will be £8 and under 18s are always free.

Laura Jellicoe, who is the Chairman of the Society, has assembled a group of adjudicators for the competing flautists but the audience will have their part to play and will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite flautist. Tickets will be on sale from Tattenhall Post Office, Tattenhall News from May or you can just pay on the door.

If anyone would like any more information don’t hesitate to call 01829 770932 or email: mcgrath.prickleygreen@btopenworld.com. There will be more detailed information about the event in June’s Parish News and Tattenhall Online.

The event takes place on Sunday 18th June at the Parish Church of St.Alban, Tattenhall at 6.30pm Ken Griffin Flute Scholarship

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Spring’s in the air at a plant hunters’ fair near you!

Spring is in full swing and our gardens are getting off to a great start. Now’s the time to pick out some perfect plants to keep the colour going right through the season and where better to find them than at one of the wonderful Plant Hunters’ Fairs in your area.

Over the last 8 years the Plant Hunters’ Fair at Adlington Hall, Macclesfield has become firmly established in the gardener’s calendar as the place to go to get something different and special for your garden. This popular plant fair will be on Sunday 7th May and is set against the backdrop of the historic hall and is surrounded by the beautiful gardens and parkland. All this is available to roam and explore for the special entry price of just £3.00 for gardens and fair, that’s half standard entry price!

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Moving on to Sunday 14th May the plant fair comes to a fabulous venue: The British Ironwork Centre on the A5 near Oswestry. The whole family will love the Safari Sculpture Park plus the working blacksmith and the largest ironwork showroom in the region. Plant Hunters’ Fairs and The British Ironwork Centre are really pleased to stage this event as a fund raiser for Hope House Children’s Hospices with the £1.00 entry fee going to this very deserving cause.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens near Malpas continues to develop and on Sunday 21st May we are expecting a show stopping performance from flowering trees and shrubs.

The fair is handily placed right next to the tearooms! Entry to fair includes the gardens, parkland and rare breeds farm and is half standard price at just £3.50.

The popular specialist plant fair at Hodnet Hall (just off the A53 between Whitchurch & Market Drayton) promises a weekend of delights for all garden lovers on the Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June. As always there will be a tremendous range of plants for sale from the cream of specialist growers plus visitors can enjoy the spectacular 63 acre gardens all for just £3.50.

Plant Hunters’ Fairs return to Sugnall Walled Garden, Eccleshall on Sunday 25th June. This lovely working kitchen garden with the equally lovely tearooms offering homemade lunches showcasing produce from the garden.

Entry is just £1.00 and there will be a brilliant line up of nurseries and artisans.

For those looking for a day out at a grand garden our plant event at Macclesfield’s Henbury Hall is a must. The rarely open to the public 12-acre garden boasts pools, borders, vistas, a walled garden, historic glasshouses and a secret garden. Entry is an incredibly great value £2.50 to include the gardens and fair. Make a note of Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd July in your diaries.

Also don’t forget to make a note of our summer fair at Abbeywood Gardens, Delamere which will take place on Sunday 9th July.

So why not pop into a Plant Hunters’ Fair and pick up your perfect plant? You can find out which nurseries will be at each event by visiting www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk

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What’s on in your village MAY Peckforton and Beeston WI The speakers for our April meeting were Annette and John Christophers from Albrighton Pottery; they talked about the history of pottery from its earliest form in 6000BC, at that time children played in the mud and took it back to their homes where it was found accidentally to harden under heat and form useable vessels. Clay is a vital part of our daily lives from bricks, tiles, ceramics, sanitary ware, and even in pencil leads. We were shown how to mould small ‘plaque’ shapes decorated with our own initials, these were then formed into a large bowl which will be fired and given back to our WI as a gift and can then be raffled for charity. It was a most interesting and amusing talk with a chance to purchase items of beautiful pottery and painted cards afterwards. At our May meeting we shall talk about WI Resolutions and have a talk about An Overseas Disability Charity and in June we have our Garden Party. Margaret Ellis 01829 261898 West Cheshire Rural U3A Come and join us for the next meeting on Thursday 18th May at the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall.

Bill Sergeant will talk about “Liverpool Heroes”, the monument in Abercrombie Square depicting Captain Noel Chavasse and two other soldiers. 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/west-cheshire Kelsall WI Our next meeting on Wednesday 3rd May should be of interest to everyone, as who doesn’t have milk sometime during the day, either in a cuppa or on cereal. Joanna Lomas from Street Farm will be telling us about the benefits of raw milk. In November 2016, after receiving permission from the Food Standards Agency, Street Farm started selling Fresh Raw Milk from the milk shed via a vending machine called the ‘Milkbot’. So come and join us at 7.30 in Kelsall Methodist Hall, visitors and new members are always welcome. Details of all our meetings can be found on our website www.kelsallwi.org.uk Tarporley WI Come and join us for May’s meeting: Jean Finney will be exploring the History of Nursery Rhymes, which is a very popular talk with lots of interesting stories to share. We will also be discussing the annual resolution for the WI; this year we are looking at alleviating loneliness and keeping plastic out of our oceans. We will have the opportunity to learn more, and vote for which cause we wish to support. Find out more by visiting our website: www.TarporleyWI.org, or find us onFacebook: Tarporley Women’s Institute. See you on Wednesday 3rd May, at 7:30pm for 8pm in the Done Room behind St Helen’s Church. Bring a friend, the first meeting is free! £5 for non-members. Bring a torch as it’s dark! A warm welcome awaits you.

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.

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What’s on in your village MAY Tarporley U3A goes from strength to strength Tarporley & District U3A have recently signed up their 500th member having only been operating for just over three years. Vice chairman David Carter said: “Retired people welcome an organisation that gives them such a wide choice of subjects and activities in which to participate. As well as gaining our 500th member we have now also over 30 interest groups on offer. The latest to start up are Genealogy (Family History and Trees) and Public Speaking. Our members come from all over the district – half from Tarporley itself and half from the surrounding villages” In March the U3A was able to provide funds which with the help of Tarporley Community Centre have paid for a ceiling mounted projector in their main

hall. David said: “This projector, which cost around £2000, is a great improvement in terms of picture quality as well as being much more convenient to set up with no trailing wires. The projector is now a Community Centre asset and available for anyone who hires the hall to use.”

This year’s speakers have included the internationally famous astronomer Professor Ian Morison who talked on “The search for life beyond earth”; local Toastmaster Fred Jones who told tales of the many weddings he has officiated over – some hilarious, some more worrying! In January Geoff Taylor who was brought back by popular request to talk further about his family’s boatbuilding business.

The interest groups now cover a wide range of subjects from Art Appreciation to Walking, the latter now operating 4 groups providing from 1 hour gentle strolls to all day hikes and climbs. Members are encouraged to bring their own skills to groups and share them. U3A does not run classes – its members share their knowledge so they can all learn together. They also learn and have fun together by going out on regular trips to the theatre, galleries, towns – one recent trip being to the BBC studios in Salford.

David also said “There are still lots more people in the area who could benefit from the U3A but may be a bit wary about the ‘University’ image.

It couldn’t be further from the reality – no one teaches, no one tests, no one fails – we just get our teeth into subjects and topics of our own choice and enjoy them together. We will be holding a showcase meeting in June and everyone will be invited to come along and see what our members have done and are planning to do.”

Pictured: The local history group on a recent visit to Norton Priory.

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What’s on in your village MAY Saturday 6th May Kelsall Charity Gala in aid of NWCR Clatterbridge Cancer Research, Kelsall Branch to be held at Kelsall Primary School. Open 12.30pm with crowning of May Queen and Rosebud Princess at 1 pm. Fun for all the family with six-a-side football competition, displays, BBQ, stalls, games and more. Entrance £2 children under 12 free.

Friday 12th May Huxley Film Night, 7.30pm, at Huxley Village Hall: ‘La La Land’. Entrance £5. Wine, beer, tea, coffee, ice cream on sale. Information 01829 781294 or 781573 Thursday 18th May The annual Christian Aid Quiz is to be held at Tarporley Baptist and Methodist Church on Thursday 18th May starting at 7.30pm hoping to finish 9.30-10pm. £5 entry per person (Includes sweet and savoury refreshments) BYO drink. Ideally four in a team (but please don’t let that stop people coming – the more the merrier) there will also be a raffle.

For further enquires please contact Catharine Line on 01829 733697 Sunday 21st May The Sandstone Ridge Festival, celebrating art, theatre, literature and poetry is coming the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, with an art exhibition, a talk on the Sandstone Ridge and the play Whatalife!

For all info, including where to buy you tickets visit http://www. sandstoneridgefestival.co.uk.

Sunday 21st May Romeo and Juliet - on screen live from La Scala Milan, at Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Close, Tarvin, 2.30pm: The classic tale of doomed, young love, with Music by Prokofiev and choreography

by Macmillam. Large screen and full cinema sound. Two Intervals of 20 minutes. Licenced bar. Telephone: 01829 741962. Email: bandshardacre@btinternet.com. Cost: £10 Wednesday 24th May Film Night at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall - Eye in the Sky (15), a drama starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul and the late Alan Rickman. It tells the story of Col. Kathrine Powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, who sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare. Film start at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) Pay on the door, £5. Bar available.

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St Luke’s Hospice

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Gala Concert Saturday 20 May, 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Nantwich

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Jill Barthorpe, Yellow Still Life, oil on canvas, 25.5 x 30.5 cm

May 2017 Exhibition of British Contemporary Art By kind Permission of Mr and Mrs John Bromley Davenport At

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TARPORLEY 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.

THE CHAPEL (TARPORLEY BAPTIST AND METHODIST CHURCH), HIGH STREET Sunday Service 10.45am Mums and Tots 10am-11.30am Every Tuesday Youth Club 7pm-9pm Every Wednesday Saturday coffee 10am -11.30am Lots of other events Come and see our newly refurbished Chapel.

Call Pastor Nic Willis on 01829 730606 for more details THE PARISH OF ST HELEN’S, TARPORLEY Weekly 9am every Sunday at St Thomas’ Eaton 10am every Sunday at St Helen’s Tarporley 10am Wednesday at St Helen’s Tarporley Monthly 11.15am on the first Sunday monthly at St John’s Cotebrook 6.30pm Evensong on the first Sunday monthly at St Helen’s Tarporley 4 - 6pm Messy Church on the second Sunday monthly in the Done Room (behind St Helen’s Tarporley) - a time for crafts, games, stories and food for young families.

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 8.15pm-9.15pm £3 all over 16s welcome. Tel: Lisa 07894 707055 or facebook “Tarporley Netball’ DAY CARE: TARPORLEY OPAL (OLDER PEOPLE ACTIVE LIVES) Fridays 10am-3pm at Tiverton Hockey Club A social club for older people who can’t get out and about on their own. Lunch, transport and a range of activities and entertainment provided by volunteers.

Interested in becoming a member or volunteer, please ring Carol on 07851 253 587 or Parish Cllr Gill Clough on 01829 733545.

DAY CARE: TARPORLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Monday to Friday 10am till 3pm You can make new friends and join in with social activities and lots more.

We charge £15 per day this includes:• Morning Coffee/Tea & Biscuits • 2 course Cooked Lunch • Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits Interested? Please call on 01829 734052 and ask for Lesley, Julie or Angela.

UTKINTON Events at Utkinton Village Hall Classes and Groups – 2016 Monday: 09:15 – 10:15; Toning with Sarah White (07713 007102) 11:00 – 12:00; Yoga with Leena (01829 733426) 19:00 – 20:00; Yoga with Leena (01829 733426) Tuesday: 09:15 – 10:15; Fitness with Sarah White (07713 007102) 10:45 – 11:45; Pilates with Ruth (01829 262699) 19:30 – 21:30; Parish Council Meetings – every other month (go tohttps://utkintonandcotebrook.com/theparish-council/parish-council-agenda/ for schedule)

Wednesday: 09:30 – 10:30; Pilates with Ruth (01829 262699) 19:00; WI Meetings held every second Wednesday in each month Thursday: 09:30 – 10:30; Pilates with Vicki (01829 751661) Friday: 09:30 – 11:00; Toddler Group with Suzanne (01820 760296) 20:00 – 22:00; Line Dancing Saturday: 10:30 – 11:30; NIA Dance with Tom (07931 455481)

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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 751332 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 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 (nonmembers £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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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 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: Pilates start @ 7.15pm Wednesday: Toddler Group 9.30am to 11.30am Hanlon School of Dance 4.30pm Thursday: Keep fit class @ 9am Painting class @ 12.30pm Hanlon School of Dance @ 4.30pm Men’s badminton @ 8pm Friday: BUDO @ 5pm The Bunbury gardening club meet on the third Tuesday of every month @ 8pm 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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Estate Agents / Property Cheshire Lamont.............................................p48 Hinchcliffe...........................................................p15 Wright Marshall..................................................p16

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Handyman Property Maintenance....................................p84

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Electrical Store J Blagg & Son.................................................... p59

Plastering Tarporley Plastering........................................p86 Tattenhall Plastering....................................... p83

Retirement Village Inspired Villages Tattenhall..............................p19

Hearing Nantwich Hearing Centre............................... p36

Electrical Hawk Electrical.................................................p84 Weaver Electrical ............................................. p85

Piano / Keyboard Lessons / Tuning Andrew P Dean Piano Tuning.......................p84 Andrew Starmer Music Tuition..................... p63 Zoe Griffiths...................................................... p52

Hairdressing Whistles, Tarporley.......................................... p53

Curtains & Blinds Curtains of Frodsham......................................p73

Education Tarporley Maths Tutor..................................... p63

Physiotherapy Houbrook Physiotherapy................................p57 Jill Day Physio................................................... p25

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

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Driveways Build Pave and Scape..................................... p85 G4 Groundworks............................................. p83 Resin Drives.....................................................back Tarporley Driveways........................................p87 TP Construction...............................................p40

Pet care Finbar’s Friends..................................................p31 Tarvin Petcare.....................................................p31 Vroom2Groom.................................................p46

Guitar Lessons Guitar tuition......................................................p31

Computers / IT Flummoxed.........................................................p5

Drain Clearance Sudden Strike................................................... p29

Pest Control Eek pest control.................................................p10 Mole Control..................................................... p83 Sudden Strike...................................................p43

Kitchens Granite Worktops............................................. p47 Mark James Cabinet Maker............................ p25 Maranatha Kitchens & Bathrooms...............p27 Matt Finish........................................................ p52 Mayfair Kitchen Studio.....................................p21 Legal Hibberts.............................................................p49 Russell & Russell................................................p51 Lettings Emma Creasey Lettings................................. p69 Lofts More Than Loft Ladders..................................p31 Maintenance Total Home Solutions.......................................p10

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