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September 2009 Issue 12
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WELL done to road safety campaigner Pauline Fielding who has been honoured for her work with the Roadpeace charity. We’ve got that story in this month’s edition - and much more, including pictures from the Heswall Horticurtural Society Show, the Heswall Artists exhibition and a taste test at the new Lawns restaurant at Thornton Hall. There’s also weddings, local news and legal features, as well as a what’s on guide and business directory. Most of the advertisers in this magazine come from the local area so please remember to support your local businesses.
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Greg Bakewell, of Heswall, married Vicky Elliott, of Neston, at St Mary & St Helen Church, Neston and then held their reception at Thornton Hall Hotel. Picture by Verity Allen, Cetra gallery & studio, 50 Pensby Road, Heswall, Tel 342 7777
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PAULInE Fielding, of Heswall, was invited by her MP Ben Chapman, to attend a tea party in Parliament for “heroes”, who have made an outstanding contribution to the voluntary sector in their community. Ben Chapman said: “It was an honour to attend this event with Pauline Fielding, who is a tireless campaigner for justice for road crash victims. She carries out exceptional work for the charity RoadPeace, which offers practical and emotional support, raises the profile of road safety and seeks to challenge leniency towards those who break traffic laws. It also provides invaluable advice and a national helpline. “I am delighted that Pauline’s work has been recognised in this way. The charity has had a significant impact on the lives of people in Wirral South and across the United Kingdom.” After the tea party, Pauline said: “I was honoured that Ben chose to invite me and pleased to accept. I had a fantastic time. It was good to meet the other volunteers and I also enjoyed seeing how Parliament works. “our aim at RoadPeace is to end discrimination against road crash victims and to ensure that road victims will receive decent treatment and services, and that society will suffer far fewer unnecessary road deaths and injuries in future. “I would like to thank Ben for all the support he has given, and continues to give, as my MP. His advice and encouragement have been invaluable and are greatly appreciated.” Pauline started the charity following the death of her son Andrew, who was just 18 when he lost his life in a car crash on the A540, in neston, back in 1994
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The importance of looking after your pet’s teeth & gums GUM disease is not only a condition that affects humans and with large numbers of both dogs and cats developing gum disease by the age of three years, preventative dental care has never been more important. Not only can your animal be in a considerable amount of pain in its mouth, but bad teeth also have a direct relationship with other medical conditions including kidney and heart problems which can lead to more serious health conditions. In simple terms, gum disease involves complex bacterial infections. These bacteria can become free in the bloodstream and travel from the mouth to distant organs, potentially creating serious disease at such sites. Periodontal disease is the most common dental condition affecting dogs and cats. This is where the gums become infected and inflamed and is caused by bacteria present in plaque and calculus (tartar). The problem begins when plaque and calculus are allowed to build up on a pet’s teeth, especially below the gumline. Some of the symptoms that your pet may experience include: bad breath, bleeding and inflammation of the gums, receding gums and loosening of teeth. Your pet may also have difficulty eating its food and may continually “paw” at its mouth. Preventative treatment to keep the teeth clean is therefore of great importance. As a vet, I would strongly recommend an oral hygiene programme that includes regularly brushing your pets’ teeth with a toothpaste formulated for animals (never use a toothpaste made for humans). Diet is also a major factor in the development of plaque and calculus. Soft or sticky foods should therefore be avoided, while certain chewing toys are beneficial. Our own pet food range “It’s the Vet’s Pet Food” provides a complete diet to help keep your animals healthy. There
are also specially formulated diets with dental benefits available for dogs – please speak to one of our staff for further details. Like most preventative treatments, it is best to start dental care at an early age. Introduce brushing gradually and begin by rubbing your pet’s teeth and gums with a soft cloth wrapped around a finger. Gradually switch over to a toothbrush designed for pets or to a very soft human toothbrush. Try to make this a pleasant experience for your pet and always praise and reward your pet for its cooperation. Regular dental check-up visits to your vet are strongly recommended. Hardened tartar should only be removed by your vet, as this requires the use of special instruments and equipment. Routine periodontal treatment performed by a veterinarian typically includes ultrasonic scaling, subgingival scaling, and polishing. All dental procedures in pets, including scaling and polishing, are performed under general anaesthesia, however the current state-of-the-art of veterinary anaesthesia is such, that this poses minimal risk in most cases. The adverse effects of bad teeth on the overall health of the animal also greatly outweigh the anaesthetic risk. To keep your pet’s mouth healthy, we have some great dental offers throughout September to make you smile. See our advert for further details and to book an appointment. Tim Mainland MA,VetMB,MRCVS Churchview Vets, Wirral Neston ( 353 0118) and Heswall ( 342 6820) www.churchviewvets.co.uk
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We are introducing our own dental care plans, with the same cost but more benefits. Please ask for details. Please feel free to bring along anyone who may be interested in our services.
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Turning Little Stars Into Big Stars! Dance classes for younger children starting from 21/2 years With a wide variety of lessons to choose from such as Nursery Class, Baby Ballet, Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft and Junior Street For more information call Miss Francesca on: 0151 336 5540 or 07811064574 or email:
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We are located at The Scout Hut, Sandy Lane, Heswall, Every Saturday classes start from 10am-1.30pm. Only £2.50
New term starts Saturday 12th September Two cannibals eating a clown. one says: “Does this taste funny to you?”
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THERE used to be a slogan that “Making a Will won’t kill you”. The whole point of making a Will is to make sure that you decide who receives the assets within your estate so it does not fall under the intestacy rules or leave you with unnecessary inheritance tax implications However, who you choose to prepare your Will might have consequences that do not coincide with your intentions, warns Maxwell Hodge Solicitors. Recently there have been situations where people have died and their loved ones produce the Will only to find that the gifts are invalid, as the Will has not been properly drafted. There are many advertisements in newspapers of companies who advertise as “Will writing companies” but, a) who regulates them? b) what happens to the Wills they store if they go out of business? c) what qualifications do they have? d) are they insured if they are negligent? You will often find that their Wills are “kitchen sink” i.e. include everything just in case something is missed, but it is by using that method that errors are made and gifts are then invalid. As a firm of solicitors, we are governed by the Law Society and are covered by insurance, and at Maxwell Hodge we specialise in this area of work. our Wills are specific to each client’s individual
circumstances and tailored to their requirements. It is therefore vital that proper advice is sought from solicitors to guarantee that your assets are left to those you love and they won’t experience disappointment after you have died because the Will has not been drafted correctly. our Lifetime Planning Department offers specialist advice regarding wills, inheritance tax planning, applications for probate and administration, lasting powers of attorney, registration of enduring powers of attorney, and care home advice. If you would like to make an appointment to make a Will or for advice regarding a Will that you have already had drawn up, or any other legal advice, contact solicitors Margaret Gordon or Jennifer Howell on 0151 342 6447 at Maxwell Hodge Solicitors.
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Taste Test The Lawns Restaurant, Thornton Hall Hotel
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hornton Hall’s restaurant has undergone some big changes from its previous incarnation as the Italian Rooms. With contemporary flashes in the tableware and now named The Lawns, it boasts stunning views of the hall’s gardens and can comfortably seat approximately 50 people. New head chef Gordon Campbell is already putting his own stamp on the menu and comes to Thornton Hall with a big reputation. It is clear that there is great enthusiasm amongst the staff as they embark on an exciting period of change and there is no doubt that the restaurant is heading in the right direction. The restaurant’s midweek lunch offers a variety of well constructed dishes, using stunningly fresh seasonal ingredients sourced locally. Starters include seared red mullet and pressed terrine of ham hock with piccalilli. The seared red mullet in particular was cooked perfectly and was balanced with a zingy basil pesto. Highly recommended for the main course is the exquisite grilled salmon
with sautéed potato and wilted spinach, but our favourite was definitely the pea and spring onion risotto which was deliciously creamy. The peas, in particular, were bursting with freshness as if they had been picked that very morning and cut through the creamy risotto, creating a perfectly balanced dish. Restaurant manager Olivier Gamory served two wines, a delightful Chardonnay which perfectly complemented the freshness of the salmon and a red Pinot Noir which went well with the ham hock terrine. Olivier explained that the Paul Jacqueson label, which is from the Bourgogne area, is not easy to find in his native France so it is a considerable coup for the restaurant to secure such
an exclusive brand. Thornton Hall have already earned two AA rosettes and the aim is to add another this year. Olivier explained that their exciting menu is constantly evolving according to the seasons, so that the vegetables and meats fit in perfectly with the time of year. Remarkably, such a fantastic dining experience does not cost the earth. The midweek lunch menu offers two courses for £13.95 and three courses for just £15.95. The three course Sunday lunch offers a greater range of dishes and costs just £18.45. Even better, from 1st October the restaurant will offer a three course Sunday lunch dinner menu with a bottle of wine for £39 per couple. Highly recommended.
Why wife ran away with my best mate. I was really upset. I still miss him.
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What do you give a sick pig? Oinkment
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Two cows in a field. One says ‘Moo’. The other says ‘Darn it, I was going to say that’
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THoRnTon Hough Village Green has again been given the Green Flag award, which recognises high standards in recreational areas. ROBBERS fled empty handed after raiding the Cottage Loaf pub in Thurstaston last month. The bar manager and his partner were threatened by the knife wielding men as they cashed up but after struggling with the intruders they managed to lock them out of the premises.
HESWALL Artist Association & Wirral Potters held their exhibition in Heswall Parish Hall last month. The Mayor & Mayoress of Wirral Andrew & Kathy Hodson officially opened the show. The paintings were judged by Bob Goldsborough and Jenny Holland of Gallery 2000 who also donated vouchers. The Mayor also presented the awards helped by chairman Ernie Ellwood and Margaret McMullin. The winners were Ann Blake, Ed Brown, Ellen Ellis, Lesley Fisher, Pat Minter, Margaret Ransome and Malcom Young.
JEnnY Howlett was installed as the 51st President of Heswall Inner Wheel Club in July 2009. The club’s aim is to foster friendship and service, supporting charities both home and overseas by organising events to raise money. It also supports the members of Heswall Rotary Club in their many service and fund raising activities. The Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Grange Hotel for dinner followed by a speaker and a short Business Meeting. For more information contact 342 7569 Why did the biscuit cry? Because his mum was a wafer so long
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CRIME has plummeted in Heswall, according to the latest figures. Heswall neighbourhood Inspector Kate Cunningham says that incidents have dropped by 35 per cent in the three months between April and July. The main success involves motor crime which has fallen by nearly 70 per cent as a result of proactive policing methods and more foot patrols in the area. She is also happy to report that violent crime is down by 43 per cent from the same period last year.
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Above, left: Judith Clegg got a first for her lace cap hydrangea as well as winning a prize in the muffin section. Above, right: Katherine Hannon was second in the home made loaf section. Below: Customer George Battle buys a climbing fuchsia from the plant stall manned by Heather Hewitt and Sheila Drew.
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Heswall’s blooming good show THE Heswall Horticultural Society annual show was a big success. Good crowds turned up at Heswall Hall last month for the colourful show featuring the finest flowers, fruit, veg and home baked produce. The Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Andrew Hodson and his wife Kathy, who live in Lower Heswall, officially opened the show.
Above: Sue Linley’s floral arrangement won her a first prize. Right: Society secretary Derek Huish was 1st in the Bramley apple section and also got a second prize for his eating apples.
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Pictured, above, The Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral Andrew and Kathy Hodson with society chairman Michael Idden.
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Beautiful Barn is the perfect place to dine
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HE Barn is a spectacular award winning 400-year-old converted dairy farm set in beautiful Cheshire countryside on the outskirts of Chester.
Customers can also enjoy The Barn’s beautiful surroundings over lunch with a selection of lighter bites, sandwiches and an impressive range of teas and coffees to choose from.
The impressive renovation has resulted in a striking interior filled with character with a range of charming features including the large, chic open plan restaurant, striking bar area and impressive chandeliers hanging from the farms original beams. With its large bar area and outside terrace The Barn is the perfect place to while away the day, whether drinking or dining.
The Barn believes that its extensive wine & draft beer selection is an integral part of the dining experience.
Its beautiful décor is complemented by a menu of eclectic cuisine with a focus on using the freshest seasonal ingredients from around the region which changes monthly offering it’s customers even more variety. Proprietor Sam Sharter has been in the business for 27 years, with successful spell at Netherton Hall, in Frodsham and The Parkgate Hotel, Parkgate.
They are proud to offer a selection of draft & bottled beers from all over the world which are distinctive in taste and character. Favorites like Timothy Taylor Landlord, Lancaster Bomber, Warsteiner and Amstel make the perfect accompaniment to The Barn’s eclectic food menu. The Barn’s wine list, like its food, is constantly evolving, it offers a glimpse of all grape varieties that are produced from all over the world and enables The Barn to provide a great selection of choice to its customers and a range of prices to suit every occasion.
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He acquired Sandfield Farm in August 2006 and two years later he opened up The Barn. Head Chef is Nicolas Walton, the Welsh Chef of the year and acolyte to Marco Pierre White and Anton Mosimann. Describing his style as ‘eclectic, Nicolas’s passion for fresh local produce shines through in his dishes. The Barn offers its customers variety with an à la carte menu which changes on average every 3-4 weeks in keeping with the season and local produce available.
The Barn, Sandfield Farm Chester Road, Bridge Trafford Chester, CH2 4JR Tel 01244 303100 www.thebarncheshire.co.uk
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Contemporary, elegant dining in a stunning, rustic setting
The perfect venue with space to think & peace to focus The award-winning Barn restaurant offers its customers variety with an a la carte menu which changes on average every 3-4 weeks in keeping with the season and local produce available. Customers can also enjoy The Barn’s beautiful surroundings over lunch with a selection of lighter bites, sandwiches and a fine selection of casks and continental beers and wines. Sunday lunch menu available from 12noon-6pm, two courses for £15.95 The Barn is situated on Chester Road, Bridge Trafford, just five miles outside Chester city centre
Visit www.thebarncheshire.co.uk for more information or to see a sample menu To make a reservation call 01244 303100 How do you make a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the microwave until it’s Bill Withers
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Be TravelWise this summer! ThIs summer, a new TravelWise initiative is coming to heswall, Pensby and Irby to offer free travel, advice, information and discounts to local residents. The initiative is part of the TravelWise Merseyside campaign to help people make What’s in it for me? smarter travel choices, walking, cycling, Joining in means you could public transport and car sharing. benefit from a range of It couldn’t be easier to join in. Just a incentives including: ten-minute chat with a member of the TravelWise team will open up a range l Free week’s bus travel of travel options and offers designed l Discount at local cycle shops specifically for you. l Pedometers
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The Travel Advisors can help you save money and time on your travel and help you stay fit and healthy whether it’s for regular journeys to work, leisure trips at the weekend or evening, or making one off trips to somewhere special.
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It’s 25 years since licensee Ralph Leech moved to ‘The Fox’ in september 1984 when it had just a bar and the snug. The yard at the back was the car park. Many changes were made in the early years when the lounge was created from the old tea rooms and the addition of the car park created what has become a very popular and traditional local venue for socialising and drinking with its range of six cask ales featuring regular beers and guest ales together with five lagers, over 60 whiskies and 12 wines by the glass. The Fox is renowned for its traditional good value, high quality lunch time menu served from 12-2pm, which is now complemented by new starters and lighter lunches, together with the ever popular regular main course menu, salad platters, toasties, open sandwiches and baked potatoes together with the ever popular scrumptious desserts. The menu includes traditional roasts on sundays, served till 2.30pm. Tables can be reserved on 0151 648 7685
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WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER Wednesday 23rd September Fashion Show presented by Sue Huntington, Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight, 7.30pm for 8pm. In aid of RnLI Lifeboats, Hoylake Tickets £10 - Bar and Raffle. Enquiries 342 6434 Saturday 26th September Attic Sale by Windmill Sales, Heswall Hall, 2-4pm. Admission 30p, oAPs 20p, children free. Enquiries or to book a table, call Gary Banks 342 4959 or 0777 649 2112 Saturday 26th September Midnight Walk in aid of St. John’s Hospice. Details 0151 334 2778. www.stjohnshospice.org October Thursday 8th October Fashion Show in aid of the north West Cancer Research Fund, Heswall Committee, at Westwood Grange Hotel, Thornton Hough, 7.45pm. Compered by Heswall fashion shop Suzi G. Tickets £8 available from Suzi G’s shop and Linghams, Heswall
14th-17th October Heswall operatic Society present Big Band and Broadway, featuring the Wirral Schools Big Band at Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight - 7:30pm.
WIRRAL WILDLIFE EVENTS Friday 11th September Katie Lowe: orchards in Cheshire – the Work of the Cheshire Landscape Trust. Room B, Heswall Hall, 7.30pm. Friday 18th September national Moth night Event. Claremont Farm. 7.30pm. Join Alan Creaser and members of Wirral Wildlife in an evening ‘expedition’ to get up close to moths. Call 0151 327 4793 Saturday 3rd October Apple Day, Brimstage Hall. 2 - 4pm. Sunday 4th October Apple Day, Eastham Country Park, 2 - 4pm.
Good quality food from around the world Inclusive Lunch Menu (Served Mon - Sat 12 - 2.30pm) 2 Courses £9.50 Inclusive Dinner Menu (Served Mon, Tues 6 - 9pm, Wed, Thur 6-9.30pm, Fri 6 - 10pm, Sat 5 - 10pm, Sun 5.30-9pm)
2 Courses £12.50 Inclusive Sunday Lunch (Served 12 - 3pm) 2 Courses £11.50
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Saturday 10th October Attic Sale at Heswall Hall, 2-4pm. Call Gary Banks on 342 4959.
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Clubs Dee Sailing Club Station Road, Thurstaston. Tel 648 2300 Concert Band Rehearsals on Sundays 9:45am-12noon in the Scout Hall, Sandy Lane. Tel 342 1944 Film Society Films shown on nine Wednesdays each year at 7.45pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 2379 or visit www.heswallfilmsoc.org.uk Flower Club Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Alexander Hall, Rocky Lane. Tel 342 2060 Heswall Society Established for the public benefit to conserve the heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on 342 5066 Horticultural Society Meetings on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204 Lawn Tennis Club Quarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775 Model Aircraft Club Meets each Friday evening at the clubhouse at Gayton. Web www.deesidemac.fsnet.co.uk National Trust Association For local members of The national Trust - organises social events, speakers and outings to places of interest. Tel 342 2847 Operatic Society www.heswalloperatic.co.uk Photographic Society Meetings held at St.Peters Centre, Village Road, Lower Heswall. Tel 648 5787 Riverside Players Amateur dramatics company, based in Heswall, with rehearsals at Richmond Hall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Visit www.riverside-players.org.uk Rotary Club Heswall group meets every Thursday at The Grange, Thornton Hough at 12.45pm. Secretary 342 2370 Round Table Social club with a conscience open to men between 18 and 45, meeting at The Black
Horse, Lower Heswall & other venues. Tel 342 9159 Senior Swimmers open to anyone over 50, for “serious “ or light exercise, at Caldy Grange Swimming Pool every Friday morning Tel. 342 3703 Squash Club Brimstage Road, Heswall. Tel 348 4732 Soroptimists The group meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Grange, Liverpool Road, neston. Tel 342 3446 Wirral WIldlife The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. www.wirralwildlife.co.uk Tel 342 1395. Woolgatherers Heswall-based drama group. new members welcome. Call 648 2717 Useful Numbers MP Ben Chapman, Wirral South. Tel 643 8797 Stephen Hesford, Wirral West. Tel 522 0531 Councillors Peter Johnson, 342 1399 Leslie Rowlands 342 2454 Andrew Hodson 342 6253 Surgeries held on the first Saturday in the month at Heswall Library, 10.30am-12noon Police Heswall Police Station. non-emergencies call: 709 6010. Monday - Friday 10am-5pm Richmond Hall Community based Hall in School Hill Heswall available for hire to local community groups . Contact 342 5742 Schools Barnston Primary. Tel 342 5229 Gayton Primary. Tel 342 3772 Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491 St Peter’s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556 Travel Co-op Travel, 206 Telegraph Road, Heswall. tel 342 6103 Wirral Council General switchboard 0151 606 2000
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