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July 2009 Issue 21

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This edition is all about reunions. Nineties band Pele, who hail from Ellesmere Port, are back together for two gigs this summer and the Penny Farthings Folk Club who used to meet at the Travellers Rest, in Little Sutton, are having a reunion later in the year. You can read more aobut these and much more in this month’s edition. We’ve also got gardening advice from Janet Heath and health tips from Angela Bartlett. If you can give a cat a good home, please take a look at the homeless cats gallery. There’s also features on the Hospice of the Good Shepherd Starlight Stroll and an appeal by Claire House Children’s Hospice. Jon White Editor

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Penny Farthing revisited

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THIS year sees the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Penny Farthing folk club which used to meet every Sunday evening at The Travellers Rest in Little Sutton. The club opened its doors on the 16th November 1969 and at its peak had a membership in excess of two thousand, with regular full house audiences in the region of 120. Guest singers included, in no particular order, Ralph McTell, Martin Carthy, Christie Moore, Barbara (then Babs) Dickson, Willie Russell, Leon Rosselson, Diz Disley, and many more ‘big names’ in folk music. To mark the occasion “40 years on” the original Penny Farthing duo of Les Jones and Russ Dumbill along with Andy Chrimes, who took over in 1970 when a change of career caused Les to move away from the area, are planning a reunion concert to take place on Saturday 15th November, 8pm, at the Boat Museum, in Ellesmere Port. A fourth member, Grant Dawson is now living in Canada but has remained in touch and who knows.... Many of the local singers who visited and performed at the club are still playing today and attempts are currently taking place to contact everyone who was involved in the early days. Many will remember The Penny Farthing folk group thanks to their efforts in May 1969 in aid of the Liverpool University Biafra famine appeal, by singing a couple of songs in every pub and club within the borough of Ellesmere Port in seven days, raising a grand total of £90.00 together with the proceeds of a charity concert held and sponsored by The Waverley club on the final night. The club ran its own football team which played in the Ellesmere Port and District Sunday Senior league division one; and a ladies five-a-side team which participated twice in the borough sports festival at Whitby park. Much of the success of the club was down to enthusiasm, yet it has to be said, The Pioneer played a major part in its success, publicising all the events, courtesy of their (then young) reporter, Kevin Tee, without whose input ‘the word’ may not have spread so quickly. Further details of the commemorative concert will, of course, be publicised but anyone with interest, comments or suggestions can contact Russ on (0151) 339 6604 or 336 2794 or by email to [email protected] Stanlow provides jobs for around 800 Shell people and a large number of contractors site on 1944: a regular basis. Their salaries provide theand local economies of Born on 8thon February Actor Roger Lloyd-Pack, ‘Trigger’ainboost Only for Fools Horses the north west and help create further employment.

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Ian’s old band Pele to reform

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IAN Prowse is to reform his old band Pele for two shows this summer. Ian, who is the front man for Ellesmere Port band Amsterdam, is reuniting the five original members of Pele who enjoyed success in the nineties. The original members will play together for the first time in 16 years this summer to recreate those glorious shows between 1991-1995. All five are getting together one more time to re-live those sweaty nights at the Royal Court, Irish Centre, Adelphi Ballroom and Mountford Hall. The Liverpool show is part of the Summer Pops season and will take place on Saturday 25th July. Tickets are on sale now from o2academyliverpool.co.uk. The London show will be a week later at the Water Rats theatre in Kings Cross on Saturday 1st August. Ticket information will be released later this week. Refresh yourselves with all things Pele at myspace.com/pelemusic and amsterdampele.co.uk. It’s a fact: The average lifespan of taste buds is about 10 days.

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CHESHIRE West and Chester Council is asking for information in relation to a flytipping incident in Ellesmere Port. Two men were filmed dumping waste in Stanney Mill Lane, Little Stanney, on 10th May. The video evidence clearly shows the men unloading wheelie bins from a white van, registration OV51 HNA, and dumping the contents on the side of a road near Junction 10 of the M53. The first man is of slim build with brown hair and is wearing a checked shirt and jeans. The second man has greying hair and is wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. The video can be viewed on the Council’s YouTube Channel at: www.youtube.com/ cheshirewest Cllr Neil Ritchie, Environment Portfolio Holder, explained: “I would urge anyone who knows these men, or thinks they have seen them, to contact us. This can be done anonymously and any information will be treated in the strictest of confidence.” He added: “Unfortunately checks on the vehicle have not helped us to identify them, so information about the white van would also be helpful to the investigation. Perhaps you owned it previously, or have seen a similar van acting suspiciously in your area? “However insignificant you think your information it might be, I would urge you to make contact.”

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 PUPILS of Capenhurst Primary held a ‘grounds day’ to help them achieve the ecoschool green flag award. Youngsters planted seeds and made a mini pond for tadpoles and frogs.  A SCHOOLGIRL with leukaemia had the honour of starting a charity race. Gemma Warden, Capenhurst, was chosen by Cancer Research UK to officially start the Chester Race for Life last month. The nine-year-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in October 2007. Born on 12th July: English comedienne and actress Jennifer Saunders.

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High schools make way for new academy

COUNCIL chiefs have taken the decision to close two high schools in Ellesmere Port by the end of August this year. It now paves the way for an Academy to open on the sites of Cheshire Oaks High School, a Specialist Sports College, and Ellesmere Port Specialist School of Performing Arts from September. Executive Member for Children’s Services Arthur Harada said after the meeting: “We took great care to study all the information before us before making our decision which we believe will be a massive opportunity for Ellesmere Port and lead to a multi million pound investment in education to benefit children and young people for generations to come.

“The Academy will operate on both school sites from September until its new building is opened, possibly in three years’ time. “All three sponsors – the lead sponsor the University of Chester together with the Church of England Diocese and ourselves - will be working hard to bring success to the Academy.” The closure of the two High Schools was voted through unanimously by Executive Members including an amendment

from Council Leader Mike Jones who thanked the two Headteachers and teaching staff for their work in achieving improved results at a time of uncertainty through the consultation process. The new Academy will specialise in Maths, Sports and Performing Arts. All current pupils on roll of the two schools at the time of closure will automatically be eligible for transfer to the Academy in the new academic year starting this September.

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ROBBERS forced their way into an off-licence in Great Sutton and forced members of staff to hand over cash. They burst into Bargain Booze, on Gleneagles Road, last month armed with a knife and hammer. The two staff members had no It is a fact: Alligators can’t move backwards.

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Coleen signs in: Coleen Nolan, from ITV’s Loose Women, signed autographs in her new book Up Front and Personal at Borders Books, Cheshire Oaks. She is pictured with her daughter (centre) and fan Cherie Hill, of Great Sutton.

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Laura is new Forces sweetheart

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SINGER Laura Critchley performed the role of Forces sweetheart when she visited the British troops in Iraq. Laura, from Little Sutton, flew out to Basra to meet the UK troops out there and do a few impromptu performances with legendary UK musician and promoter Tony Moore from the Bedford Bandstand. During the two day visit she went on all sorts of trips around the camp to see how the troops got on out there. She was also asked to perform at some of the homecoming gigs in the UK. The 24-year-old’s work with the troops didn’t stop there. When the 3 Battalion REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) returned to their barracks in Germany, after a long stint in Iraq, Laura was there to hand out medals Laura releases her next single Feel Proud on 6th July. It was written with the UK troops in mind and profits go to the Help for Heroes charity. True story: The World’s longest sausage was 13 miles long.

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The Great Sutton Cat Rescue, run by Gina Randall, finds homes for dozens of stray cats every year - and they need your help to accommodate these moggies. Pepsi Pepsi arrived on a lady’s doorstep and a few days later gave birth to four beautiful kittens. The kittens will go to new homes shortly and Pepsi needs to find a home* of her own. She is a gorgeous shorthair black girl and will be spayed, vaccinated and microchipped before moving into a new home. She will be available around the end of June and is looking for a quiet home where she can be pampered as an only cat. Pepsi is only young herself, no older than 2 years.

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Treacle and Fidget Treacle and Fidget need to be placed urgently because of their owner’s ill health. They do not need to stay together. Treacle, an 11 year old neutered beauty, is very gentle and can be a little timid. She would be best suited to a retired person or couple. A loving home with access to a back garden would be preferred, but she never ventures far from home. Treacle deserves a loving, calm and quiet home where she can enjoy her twilight years.

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Pepper Pepper is a 6 year old tabby, neutered and vaccinated. He is friendly, very good natured boy and likes a bit of a fuss – but on his terms! He likes to feel safe and spends a lot of time looking out of windows watching the world go by! He is litter trained and happy to spend time outside as long as there is somewhere to hide. He would suit a fairly quiet house, preferably somewhere with a garden and with people who have time to lavish on him. Pepper needs to be in an environment without children or other pets.

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY with Angela Bartlett Q. I have unwanted facial hairs. Is electrolysis permanent? A. Yes it most certainly is! However, there are a variety of factors which influence the effectiveness of electrolysis. Firstly, the skill of the operator – electrolysis is a very skilled technique which takes a long time to perfect so always visit a well-qualified and experienced practitioner for this treatment. Secondly, ‘permanent’ should not be confused with ‘instant’ – many people assume that the treatment will quickly solve their hair growth problems, but electrolysis does take time to be effective so be patient and stick to your treatment plan as advised by your therapist. Thirdly, the cause of your hair growth problems and how you have been removing the hairs previously will have an enormous influence on how effective the treatment is so ensure that you visit a practitioner who takes the time to carry out a consultation process to fully understand your problem and gives you a realistic likely outcome of the treatments. Q. I find that now I am older if I wear mascara on my lower eyelashes by the end of the day the mascara is smudged under my eyes. What can I do to prevent this? A. The obvious answer would be to wear a waterproof and smudgeproof mascara, but these can be damaging for your eyelashes if worn too frequently. You have probably found that as you are ageing your lower eyelashes are becoming more sparse anyway and wearing mascara often just highlights the fact that you have fewer eyelashes. I would always recommend using an eye pencil applied carefully very close to the lower lashes instead of mascara to give the illusion of a full lower lash line. The pencil can be ‘set’ by running a small amount of dark brown matte eyeshadow with a fine brush to prevent the pencil from creeping down your face over the course of the day. If you are unsure about applying this technique visit your local beauty salon for an eye makeup lesson.

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Dust off your glass slippers and get ready for midnight walk

 POLICE are warning motorists to take extra care following a spate of satellite navigation thefts in Ledsham during June.  PARKING will be free after 3pm at all council car parks in Ellesmere Port after a decision was made by council chiefs to roll out the scheme.  FORMER Ellesmere Port man Stephen Burrows has been made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The 51-year-old, who now lives and works in California, was given the honour for services to civil engineering. It’s a fact: More phone calls are made on Mothers day than any other day in the year.

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GIRLS... gather together your friends colleagues and family for a night out with a difference. The Hospice of the Good Shepherd’s Starlight Stroll takes place on 5th September so get your entry form in now! The hospice hope to see up to 1,000 ladies take part in this year’s 6 mile sponsored midnight walk around the historic Chester City walls and City Centre. This special night promises plenty of giggles and all night entertainment all under the light of the moon and the twinkling of the stars. The whistle stop tour of Chester starts at the Chester Racecourse at the stroke of midnight. So dig out your best pair of glass slippers and come along to support your local hospice. Call the fund raising team on 851811 or email jemma. [email protected] You can download an entry form at the hospice website on www. hospiceofthegoodsherpherd.com

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JULY IN YOUR GARDEN Gardening by Janet Heath HOPEFULLY this summer will be sunny so we can enjoy our gardens whether it is dining outside or just lounging about in the sun. Some herbs are great for adding to summer cooking. Mint is wonderful when added to Pimms and lemonade or pop a sprig in the pan when cooking new potatoes or peas. There are many different varieties of mint but grow in a pot or confined to an area where it can be contained, as many of them will invade your garden. In the vegetable garden, plant out winter leeks and brassicas such as broccoli and sprouts. Sow salads and French beans for a late crop. Do net fruit such as strawberries and blueberries. I tried to grow blueberries last year and had a crop developing nicely until the birds ate every one just before they ripened! Raspberries seem to be largely immune probably as the fruit is not so easy for birds to eat. July is a great month for perennials and many come in bright colours so take a trip to your local garden centre or visit some of our wonderful gardens to see what is doing well in July. Achilleas are sun-loving flowering plants that come in a range of colours from yellow, orange and red. Anthemis with yellow or white daisy flowers will continue into August or even September if you cut off the dead flowers. Crocosmia are also at their best in July with their sword shaped leaves and spikes of red, yellow or orange flowers. They may well need some support. Cooler colours of white and blue often come to life in the evening and seem to have an inner glow in fading light. Try white dahlias with their varied flower shapes. Many hardy geraniums have white or blue flowers and some varieties will often flower twice if the first flowers are cut off after flowering. The same also applies to Centaurea Montana the perennial cornflower. Hydrangreas are one of the best shrubs for flowering in July with a range of flower shapes from delicate lacecap to huge mopheads and some with cones shaped flowers. They prefer moist soil and will take light shade but will also grow in full sun. Give them enough space to grow. They flower on last years wood so if you cut them back, you may not have flowers the next year. Janet Heath – The Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 [email protected] Born on 24th July 1969: Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez.

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WHAT’S ON IN

JULY

Sat 4th: The Oil Chickens - Four piece band Sat 11th: Viagra Falls - Three piece band Sat 18th: Clockwise - Duo playing wide range of material Sat 25th: The Band with no Name

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Wednesday 1st July Nicki Gillis and Band

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Get Fit on Foot Weekly walks from July to September at various spots around the area. Mondays, 10.30am, walk around Stanney Woods, meeting at the Masonic Hall Car Park. One hour duration Tuesdays 10.30am, nature walk. Meet at Rivacre Valley Ranger Cabin. Duration 90 minutes. Wear sturdy shoes. Tuesdays 12.30pm, Whitby Park walk. Meet at the Links Healthy Living Centre. Duration 30 minutes. Call Sarah Parry on 356 6782. It’s a fact: There are more women in the world than men.

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Monday 6th July Mersey Morris Men at the White Lion, Childer Thornton, 8-9.30pm. Call 348 5102. Thursdays 2nd and 9th July Street Cage Soccer at Seacombe Drive Multi Use Games area, 4.30-5.30pm for 8-11-year-olds and 5.30-6.30pm for 11-16-year-olds. Call 356 6456. Mondays 6th and 13th July Street Cage Soccer at Sutton Community Sports Centre, EPSSPA, 5.15-6.15pm for 8-16-year-olds. Call 356 6456 Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th July Arts 4U Festival at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall, 9am-5pm. A four day celebration of the arts for the whole community with a theme of ‘Friendship’. Pupils have free admission. Contact Sharon Vernon on 01244 972877. Sunday 12th July It’s a Knock Out– Vauxhalls Sports and Social Club, Ellesmere Port. If you would like to enter a family, friends, company team there is a minimum sponsorship requirement of £500 per team. Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th July ‘Fame’ - The Musical, at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall at 7.30pm. Footloose Musicals present this 80s tear jerker with songs including ‘There She Goes’, ‘Dancing on the Sidewalk’ and ‘Fame’. Call 355 1453. Saturday 18th July Family Pond Dip at Rivacre Valley Nature Reserve. Discover what creatures lie beneath the water at Rivacre Pond. Booking essential. Contact Robyn Moseley on 357 1991. Thursday 23rdJuly Summer ranger-led walk at 10.30am, from Hooton Railway Station. A 50 minute walk in the countryside near Hooton Wood. No need to book, just turn up. Call 357 1991 for more info. Wednesdays 1st, 8th and 15th July Steel Pan-anza at Trinity Methodist Church, 6.30-7.30pm. Come along and be part of the Ellesmere Port Steel Band. Cost is £2.50 for 11-18-year-olds and £5 for adults.

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ALCOHOL PROBLEMS Local Helpline; 01244 364095 Alcoholics Anonymous: 709 2900 AL - Anon Family Group, Helping families of alcoholics. Tel: 0207 403 0888 ANCHOR STAYING PUT 0151 355 1313 AGE CONCERN 336 8388 ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 630 5206 BUS SERVICES Cheshire Bus. Passenger Hotline Phone:- 01244 602666 8.30am - 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 1pm Saturday CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU Cheshire West CAB, Ellesmere Port office, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port. Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-12.30pm. Tel 355 3428 DOCTORS Great Sutton Medical Centre, Old Chester Road, Phone:- 0151 339 3126 Hope Farm Medical Centre, Hope Farm Road, Great Sutton. Phone:- 0151 357 3777 Whitby Group Practice, The Surgery, 114 Chester Road, Whitby Phone:- 0151 355 6144 or 0151 355 6151 DRUG ABUSE Parents against Drug Abuse. Helpline 356 1996. All calls in confidence FIRE Emergencies, call 999. Non- essential calls, Ellesmere Port Fire Station, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port Tel 355 3333 GP OUT OF HOURS CENTRE, Western Cheshire Out of Hours Service... Clinics held at Ellesmere Port Hospital 01244 343300 HOMEWATCH Borough Homewatch Manager Ellesmere Port Police Station tel 355 4066 (Ext: 3063). 0r 01244 613063 HOSPITAL Emergencies call 999 Countess of Chester Hospital. Tel 01244 365000 MP Andrew Miller (Labour) http://www.andrew-miller-mp.co.uk/ Tel 357 3019

POLICE Emergencies call 999 Ellesmere Port Police Station, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port Tel 355 4066 SAMARITANS LinkLine:- 0345 90 90 90 South Wirral and Chester Area Phone:- 01244 377999 ST JOHN AMBULANCE Tel 339 7203 (answerphone) Leave message and we will return call.

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Cheshire West and Chester Council. All inquiries regarding education, social services, planning, transport, tourist information, events entertainments, allotments, community centres, football pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts, ranger service, grounds maintenance, street cleansing, catering and cleaning. Call the switchboard on 0300 123 8 123. Online at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Councillors Ledsham and Willaston Gareth Anderson (Con) 29 Dublin Croft, Great Sutton CH66 2TD Phone: 513 6292 Email: gareth.anderson@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Myles Hogg (Con) Silverdale, Benty Heath Lane, Willaston CH64 1SD Phone: 327 4096 Email: myles.hogg@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Graham Smith (Con) 15 Berry Close, Great Sutton CH66 4XQ Phone: 339 2855 Email: graham.smith@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Sutton and Manor Kimberley Anderson (Con) 2 Shepsides Close, Great Sutton CH66 2HZ Phone: 339 4390 Email: kimberley. [email protected] Bob Crompton (Con) 7 Luton Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 7DW Phone: 512 5255 Email: bob.crompton@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Paul Donovan (Lab) 44 Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton CH66 2BD Phone: 339 4167 Email: paul.donovan@ cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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201 5808. www.supernaturalencounters.co.uk Sutton Community Sports Centre, EPSSPA, Woodchurch Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 339 4352 Trefoil Guild. Tel 355 7669 Twins and Multiple Births Association (TAMBA). Tel 0870 770 3305. www.tamba.org. uk Unemployed & Resource Centre, King Street Ellesmere Port. Tel 355 0233 West Cheshire Athletic Club. www. westcheshireac.gq.nu/ West Cheshire Credit Union, Trinity Methodist Church, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port Tel 355 7430 www.wccu.co.uk West Cheshire Video Club Email wcvc. [email protected] Whitby Club Photographic Society. Tel 355 3875. www.uk.geocities.com/whitbyclub

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Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, Capenhurst Lane, Whitby. Tel 355 2373 Ellesmere Port Specialist School of Performing Arts, Woodchurch Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 338 2400 The Whitby High School, Sycamore Drive, Whitby. Tel 355 8445/6 Little Sutton Sutton Green Primary School, Armthorpe Drive, Little Sutton. Tel 339 4604 Little Sutton CE Primary School, Berwick Road, Little Sutton. Tel 339 3233 Childer Thornton Primary School, New School Lane, Childer Thornton. Tel 338 2170 Rossmore School, Red Lion Lane, Little Sutton. Tel 339 3779 Great Sutton Capenhurst CE Primary School, Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst. Tel 339 2685 Meadow Primary School, Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton. Tel 339 4361 St Saviour’s RC Primary School, Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton. Tel 338 2440

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Action Transport Theatre, Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 357 2120 Cats Protection: South Wirral Branch. Tel 355 9813. www.southwirralcats.org Cat Rescue. Tel Gina on 356 4301. www. catchat.org Cheshire Paranormal Society. Tel John Millington on355 2622. www. cheshireparanormal.co.uk Cheshire Regiment Association. Ellesmere Port Branch. Tel 339 8734 Cruse Bereavement Care. Tel 357 3235 Guide Association (Ellesmere Port division) Email [email protected] Ellesmere Port Flower Club. Meeting at Our Lady’s RC Church, Enfield Road on the third Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm. Call 355 6454. Ellesmere Port Hockey Club. Tel 355 7719 Ellesmere Port Music Society. Tel 01829 751548. www.epmsonline.co.uk Ellesmere Port Musical Theatre Company. Tel 339 7784. www. ellesmereportmusicaltheatre.co.uk Ellesmere Port Philatelic Society. Tel 01244 579309 Fibromyalgia Support Group. Tel Ruth Spicer on 348 1098 Footloose Musicals. Tel 356 2079 Grange Folk Dance Club. Tel 339 0094 Great Sutton Everywoman’s Club. Tel 334 4162 Great Sutton Townswomen’s Guild. Tel 355 4263 Karate: Ellesmere Port Shotokan Karate www.epshotokan.com Little Sutton Community Centre. Tel 356 6761 Old Time Dancing. Tel 356 6761 Parents Against Drug Abuse (PADA. Helpline: 08457 023867. www.pada.org.uk Royal British Legion Women’s Section: Little Sutton and District Branch. Tel 200 2939 Shell Pensioners Association: Cheshire Regional Branch. Tel 339 3450 Soroptimist International of Ellesmere Port & District. Tel 339 3352 Supernatural Encounters Association. Tel

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In the Bag: Offering affordable fresh fruit and vegetables at convenient local locations, including Links Healthy Living Centre every Tuesday. Pre order and drop in between 11am and 12noon to pick up your bag. Call 356 6970 Youth Zones Free drop in sessions for 11-18-year-olds, including computers, games consoles, chill ‘n’ chat, table tennis, arts and crafts and more at Thelwall Road Community Centre, Great Sutton, Tuesdays 6.30-8pm and Ellesmere Port Library on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. Call 355 7652. Friday Night Fever Friday evening multi sport activities during term times at Stanney Oaks Leisure Centre for 11-16-year-olds. Entry, 50p, includes trampolining, handball, basketball, football, futsal, cheerleading, badminton , tennis, rounders and more. Call Michelle Aspden on 356 6456. Playschemes Fun free open access play activity sessions throughout the year for local children aged 6-11 years. Sessions at Little Sutton Community Centre, every Wednesday 4.30-6pm and Thelwall Road Community Centre every Tuesday 4.30-6pm. Call 355 7652. Skateboarding Free, instructed sessions. Beginners, Wednesdays 5-7pm; intermediates Saturday 4.30-6.30pm. Build your confidence and skills. The council supplies the skateboards, helmets and pads but if you have your own bring them along. Suitable for 9-16-year-olds. Call 356 6782 to book a place. Ellesmere Port Computer Link Would you like to learn new computer skills in an informal setting? Come along to the free drop in sessions at the cyber centre at Little Sutton Community Centre. Contact Helen Spruin on 356 6761. Little Sutton Community Centre Carpet Bowls, Monday 2-4pm Pilates, Monday 6-7pm Tots Music and Dance, Tuesday 9.30-10.30am. Over 50s Keep Fit, Tuesday 11am-12noon Slimming World, Thursday 9.30am-10.30am and 6.30-7.30pm Salsa, Friday 7-8pm Thelwall Road Community Centre Stars Dance School, Thursday 4.30-7.30pm and Saturday 10am-2.30pm Ellesmere Port Scout Group, Friday 6-8.30pm

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