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July 2009 Issue 18
The fantastic new clubhouse at Neston Cricket Club
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AT HALLWOOD FEED STORE!
MOTHER and daughter Debbie Garratt and Stephanie Shaw started Hallwood Feed Store eight years ago. Originally trading from a little shed, they have steadily built the business up and moved their premises into a converted dairy barn. They are stockists of Cardio Martin, NAF, Spillers, Baileys, Allen & Paige to name but a few. Hallwood also have their own on-site products such as home grown hay, and coarse mix, in fact anything for the horse. They also supply the nearby University of Liverpool Leahurst Veterinary Hospital. Hallwood Feed Store offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to shop or browse. Debbie and Steph are always on hand and willing to help and give expert advice on such things as dietary requirements and horse applications. Hallwood is due to be extended soon to include a new rabbit and poultry section
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It’s a fact: In 1998 it rained frogs in Croydon, South London
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JUNE proved to be a big month for Neston, with the first meeting of the new town council, along with the annual ladies’ day and the rain-hit Burton and Puddington fete. We’ve featured all three in this edition, along with a report from Neston Nomads’ trip to France and lots more news from across the CH64 area. Among the events to watch out for this month are the Willaston Festival and a musical evening at Stanney Fields Park. As usual we’ve got all you need for the forthcoming month, including a comprehensive what’s on guide. Please remember to support your local advertisers
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THE inaugural Neston Town Council meeting will take place on Thursday 18th June. Following the uncontested election on 4th June, the following councillors will now serve on the newly formed Neston Town Council: Little Neston Ward (4 seats) Robert David Andrews Martin Trevor Barker Abdul Jilani Michael Leslie Shipman Ness Ward (1 seat) Michael Harding Wellman Neston Ward (4 seats) David Grove Clark
Mary Teresa Celia Garvey Janet Griffiths Andrew Neil Williams Parkgate Ward (4 seats) Moira Christine Andrews Patrick Michael Hughes Steven George Jardine Philip Edward Owen Riverside Ward (4 seats) John Derek Gaskell Thomas John Marlow Frances Mary Mawson The new council’s first meeting took place on Thursday 18th June when councillors signed a declaration.
It’s a fact: The average adult falls asleep 7 minutes after turning the light off.
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5 A third of mums remove the crusts from their children’s sandwiches
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Girls have their day in the sun: The annual Ladies Day parade took place early last month with another fantastic turnout in the town centre.
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NESTON Civic Society are hoping that Arriva will honour their promise to spruce up the railway station. Society members continue to keep an eye on Neston Station, which they ‘adopted’ in 2006. The mural, which won the Cheshire Best Kept Station Youth Challenge Award, continues to brighten up the underpass, and they are looking forward to a second mural on the other side, and to a makeover of the station promised by Arriva. Meanwhile, volunteers are looking after the plants at the station. The Society is delighted that Neston Parish Council is now in being after their campaign to get it established, which they started in 2005. Four members of the committee (Celia Garvey, Janet Griffiths, Pat Hughes and Tom Marlow) are councillors. Members continue to look after plants at Neston Cross and in front of Neston Town Hall. The bird cherry tree planted by the Mayor of Ellesmere Port and Neston in Station Road , Neston, is thriving, and the plaque records the success of Neston and Little Neston in winning the Cheshire Community Pride Award in 2008. The society’s meeting on ‘The Silk Road – a Journey from Beijing to Moscow ’ by Glynn Parry is at 8pm, Thursday 16th July 16 at the United Reformed Church Hall, Parkgate Road , Neston. Visitors and new members are most welcome. Contact Janet Griffiths ([email protected], phone 336 5478). It is a fact: Vanilla is the world’s most popular flavour.
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PUPILS at Woodfall Primary School swapped their uniforms for some very different outfits depicting the national dress of countries around the world for International Day
14 It is a fact: Alligators can’t move backwards.
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15 True story: A seagull had its wounded leg amputated and replaced with parts from a toy doll.
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16 It’s a fact: Slugs have four noses.
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17 It’s a fact: The human heart creates enough pressure to squid blood 30 feet.
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Bon voyage: NESTON Nomads Under 13s have returned from their French odyssey. The lads took part in the annual tournament organised by the Guémené-Massérac Football Club with 15 age group teams. During their stay in France they were accompanied by 14 adults including three managers of the club.
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NESTON High School hosted an eco picnic to mark the opening of their new eco classroom last month.
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THE Chester Road car park has been attracting a few complaints due to the narrowness of the parking bays. The markings have been put in as a temporary measure as part of the continuing redevelopment of the area which will culminate in a new supermarket. However, a number of people have struggled to get out of their cars due to the width of the parking bays which meet the minimum size for temporary works. The spaces to be provided on the former Belmont Cottage site will be wider to accommodate larger vehicles. The British Legion is available for town centre parking, 8am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, free of charge. EXPECT a few roadworks in Parkgate over the next few weeks when Welsh Water carry out pipework repairs. The company is upsizing and replacing 90m of wastewater pipes from Leighton Road into Earle Drive. It is hoped that the work will be a help to thoseaffected by internal sewer flooding. There will be a road closure in operation on Leighton Road for the duration. True story: The World’s longest sausage was 13 miles long.
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19 Died on 19th July 1937: Peter Pan creator JM Barrie
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Rain fails to spoil village fair THE organisers of the Burton and Puddington Fete last month were beset by some terrible weather. It rained for most of the day, which had an impact on attendances for the event which was staged on the field at the back of the Gladstone Hall.
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Amy Williams and Ruth Sturmey with Shetland Pony Toby, on the ‘guess the age of the pony stall’
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Pupils from Mostyn House once again achieved success in the art competition at Burton and Puddington’s Summer Fair. Antonio Ribeiro won first prize, Madeleine Flood second, and highly commended were Edward Barry, Noah Kenley and Holly Wells. It’s a fact: In Miami it’s forbidden to imitate an animal.
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Pupils and parents show some invention
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Parents and relatives were invited along to Neston primary School to take part in a design and technology evening. The children and adults worked alongside each other to construct a battery powered vehicle. There were some fantastic vehicles and over 40 people took part. The event was organised by Year 6 teacher Rob Golding who said: “We wanted to organise something a little different and we were delighted with the response and the involvement of the mums, dads, grandads and other relatives who came along.”
22 Born on 22nd July 1964: Actress and singer Bonnie Langford.
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Food, glorious food: The Junior Chefs Academy recently visited Neston Primary School, Burton Road, The Heswall-based company deliver workshops to children and their parents to promote healthy eating and a love of cooking. The whole school, from pre-school to year 6, took part in a fantastic series of sessions organised by ‘Chef Graham’ and his assistants. Every child created a summer fruits pudding - which was delicious!
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Lambanana needs a good home THE family of a seriously ill man want to find a good home for their Beatles lambanana. The sculpture has been in Maria and Paul Challis’s Neston garden for quite some time but the couple are anxious to find it a permanent home. Paul is gravely ill and Maria is keen to carry out his last request. She said: “We are looking for a more permanent home for our John Lennon lambanana. We did have a lot of requests a while ago for him but when Paul got ill it went on the back burner. “It was never meant for our back garden, it should be where the public can see it, that was what Paul always felt should happen and I would like to carry out this last request for him.” If you think you can offer a suitable home for the sculpture please call the magazine on 01244 350398 or email [email protected] Maria, her family and friends are taking part in the Race for Life at Birkenhead this month to raise money for Cancer Research UK. They are pictured with the sculpture, getting ready for the run. Born on 25th July 1967: Actor Matt le Blanc who plaed Joey Tribbiani in ‘Friends’.
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Entertainment guide Essential what’s on info for the next month Thursday 9th July THE 2009 Willaston Festival kicks off with a concert by the Hadlow Green Singers in the Memorial Hall on Thursday 9th July at 8pm. This will be their first concert under the baton of new conductor, Clive Nicholson, who replaced the long serving Meg Forrester last year Tickets for the concert (£5) may be obtained at Martin’s newsagents in Willaston. Friday 10th July Demonstration of close up magic, 6.45pm, at Burton Manor with Neal Weigel. Call 336 5172 or log onto www.burtonmanor.com Saturday 12th July Ness Gardens Musical Recital - The Blue Bells Steel Band, 2-3pm, in the Visitor Centre, or within the Gardens - weather permitting Friday 17th July Klimt dinner lecture, 6.45pm at Burton Manor. Last year’s blockbuster exhibition at the Tate Liverpool showed how Klimt painted glittering portraits in an extravagant style. The dinner lecture will discuss his little known landscapes and private paintings which were subtly erotic. Klimt was also the leader of the Secession Movement in Vienna Good quality food from at the turn of the 20th century which was important in the development of around the world Western architecture and design
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Friday 18th July Neston Farmers Market, 9am-1pm, at Neston Town Hall Friday 25th & Saturday 26th July Ness Gardens Barbecue Weekend, 12noon – 3pm Saturday 25th July Silver Band Concert, 7-9pm, at Stanney Fields Park, Hinderton Road, Neston. A free event organised by the Friends of Stanney Fields Park.
It’s a fact: The average person speaks around 4,800 words a day.
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Entertainment guide Essential what’s on info for the next month Sunday 27th July Mersey Morris Men, 8-9.30pm, at The Harp, Little Neston. For further information please contact: The Bagman on 347 1685 Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st July Summer Tennis Camp, 8.30am – 5pm, at Neston Cricket Club. Cost: Varies from £25 to £65. The tennis camp is run by LTA qualified coaches, suitable for ages 5 to 12. Full details on www.nestontennis.co.uk or by calling Jenny Rowland on 336 1694 Wednesday 29th – Thursday 30th July Ness Gardens Children’s Fun Days, 10am – 4.30pm. Activities include Mr Jellybean, painting, RSPB stalls, creative crafts, face painting and large games. Friday 31st July Ness Gardens: ‘Much ado about nothing’, 7.30pm Shakespeare’s play is performed by Off the Ground Theatre Company within the gardens August Heswall Artist Association & Wirral Potters are holding another Joint Exhibition at the Heswall Parish Hall from Wednesday 5th - Saturday 15th August from 10am-6pm
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True story: Neil Armstrong first stepped on the moon with his left foot.
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July 2009 Issue 18
The fantastic new clubhouse at Neston Cricket Club
FREE community magazine delivered to 5,500 homes and businesses in Neston, Little Neston, Parkgate, Willaston, Burton, Ness & Puddington Tel: 01244 350398 E [email protected]
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EVERYTHING FOR YOUR HORSE AND MORE
AT HALLWOOD FEED STORE!
MOTHER and daughter Debbie Garratt and Stephanie Shaw started Hallwood Feed Store eight years ago. Originally trading from a little shed, they have steadily built the business up and moved their premises into a converted dairy barn. They are stockists of Cardio Martin, NAF, Spillers, Baileys, Allen & Paige to name but a few. Hallwood also have their own on-site products such as home grown hay, and coarse mix, in fact anything for the horse. They also supply the nearby University of Liverpool Leahurst Veterinary Hospital. Hallwood Feed Store offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to shop or browse. Debbie and Steph are always on hand and willing to help and give expert advice on such things as dietary requirements and horse applications. Hallwood is due to be extended soon to include a new rabbit and poultry section
N supp ew lem feed ent s
It’s a fact: In 1998 it rained frogs in Croydon, South London
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We are an independently owned company, not connected to any big media group, based iin Chester, producing six magazines, Keep it Local, Neston Local, Heswall Local, Tarporley Talk, Overleigh Roundabout and Hoole Roundabout. For details visit www.talkaboutpublishing.co.uk It’s a fact: Charles Osbourne suffered with a case of hiccups for 68 years
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JUNE proved to be a big month for Neston, with the first meeting of the new town council, along with the annual ladies’ day and the rain-hit Burton and Puddington fete. We’ve featured all three in this edition, along with a report from Neston Nomads’ trip to France and lots more news from across the CH64 area. Among the events to watch out for this month are the Willaston Festival and a musical evening at Stanney Fields Park. As usual we’ve got all you need for the forthcoming month, including a comprehensive what’s on guide. Please remember to support your local advertisers
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Town council is up and running
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THE inaugural Neston Town Council meeting will take place on Thursday 18th June. Following the uncontested election on 4th June, the following councillors will now serve on the newly formed Neston Town Council: Little Neston Ward (4 seats) Robert David Andrews Martin Trevor Barker Abdul Jilani Michael Leslie Shipman Ness Ward (1 seat) Michael Harding Wellman Neston Ward (4 seats) David Grove Clark
Mary Teresa Celia Garvey Janet Griffiths Andrew Neil Williams Parkgate Ward (4 seats) Moira Christine Andrews Patrick Michael Hughes Steven George Jardine Philip Edward Owen Riverside Ward (4 seats) John Derek Gaskell Thomas John Marlow Frances Mary Mawson The new council’s first meeting took place on Thursday 18th June when councillors signed a declaration.
It’s a fact: The average adult falls asleep 7 minutes after turning the light off.
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5 A third of mums remove the crusts from their children’s sandwiches
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Girls have their day in the sun: The annual Ladies Day parade took place early last month with another fantastic turnout in the town centre.
Pic by Carrie Spacey, www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/ch64
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Railway station makeover promise
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NESTON Civic Society are hoping that Arriva will honour their promise to spruce up the railway station. Society members continue to keep an eye on Neston Station, which they ‘adopted’ in 2006. The mural, which won the Cheshire Best Kept Station Youth Challenge Award, continues to brighten up the underpass, and they are looking forward to a second mural on the other side, and to a makeover of the station promised by Arriva. Meanwhile, volunteers are looking after the plants at the station. The Society is delighted that Neston Parish Council is now in being after their campaign to get it established, which they started in 2005. Four members of the committee (Celia Garvey, Janet Griffiths, Pat Hughes and Tom Marlow) are councillors. Members continue to look after plants at Neston Cross and in front of Neston Town Hall. The bird cherry tree planted by the Mayor of Ellesmere Port and Neston in Station Road , Neston, is thriving, and the plaque records the success of Neston and Little Neston in winning the Cheshire Community Pride Award in 2008. The society’s meeting on ‘The Silk Road – a Journey from Beijing to Moscow ’ by Glynn Parry is at 8pm, Thursday 16th July 16 at the United Reformed Church Hall, Parkgate Road , Neston. Visitors and new members are most welcome. Contact Janet Griffiths ([email protected], phone 336 5478). It is a fact: Vanilla is the world’s most popular flavour.
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7 Born on 7th July 1940: Beatles drummer Ringo Starr.
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LATEST STEAM SHOWERS
Top quality Turf and Soil Direct from the Grower * Supplied or laid * Landscaping/Lawn treatments * Chaffer & Leather Jacket bugs removed
*Scarrification * Aeriation * Maintainance * Spoil removal * Grab wagons
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0151 336 8911 Free estimates
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The Crows Nest, Chester High Road, Gayton.
8 It’s a fact: Hens lay an average of 280 eggs a year
All the features of a standard shower plus the following: l 10’’ Monsoon Shower Head l Foot Spa, Shower Seat l Six variable Body Jets l 3kw Steam Generator l Touch Control Button with Remote Control l LED Lights Inside and Out l FM Radio, Extractor Fan l Smoked Glass Rear Panels l Can be used with or without Steam l Glass Shelf l No tiling or chopping out walls required, completely free standing
Shower shown supplied and fitted from £995
RWH Plumbing Tel 0151 336 1508 Mob 077898 17652 www.rwhplumbing.com
Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine
FOCUS ON: MEBoyd Plastering TIME served plasterer Mike Boyd has just started his new business. Mike does all aspects of plastering as well as rendering, pointing and artex removal. His speciality that separates him from most of his plastering competitors is that he is also fully qualified in polished plaster and textured walls. Most companies either offer just the standard plastering or just the polished plastering not many do both. Mike and his wife Stephanie decided to set up MEB Plastering two months ago. With Mike’s plastering talents and Stephanie’s business experience they hope to build a successful company over the coming years to cover the Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside areas. Said Mike: “We have done lots of research on our competitors pricing so therefore believe we can offer professional services at affordable prices. “We will offer a 5% discount to customers who return to us for further work.” The plaudits have already come in for Mike’s work with one Neston man saying: “Excellent service extremely pleased with the results. I came home expecting to clean up and it was cleaner than when I’d gone out!” For more details, go on line at www.meboydplastering. co.uk, email Mike at [email protected] or call 08000 828 521 or 0151 353 8227
“Excellent service extremely pleased with the results. I came home expecting to clean up and it was cleaner than when I’d gone out!”
Services
Benefits
• Plastering • Plaster boarding • Pointing • Rendering • Coved ceilings • Artex removal • Polished plaster • Textured wall
• Quality Assured • Time served • Reliable and clean • Health & safety conscious • Eco-friendly products available on request Phone today for your free quote:
08000 828 521 Or email: [email protected]
Born on 9th July 1956: American film actor Tom Hanks
“Michael’s work was of good quality and was performed in a timely, efficient and courteous manner. He also cleaned up well after himself; a rare quality in plasterers.” Mr P. Meols, Wirral
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Mr M. Neston, Wirral
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PUPILS at Woodfall Primary School swapped their uniforms for some very different outfits depicting the national dress of countries around the world for International Day
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15 True story: A seagull had its wounded leg amputated and replaced with parts from a toy doll.
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17 It’s a fact: The human heart creates enough pressure to squid blood 30 feet.
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Bon voyage: NESTON Nomads Under 13s have returned from their French odyssey. The lads took part in the annual tournament organised by the Guémené-Massérac Football Club with 15 age group teams. During their stay in France they were accompanied by 14 adults including three managers of the club.
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NESTON High School hosted an eco picnic to mark the opening of their new eco classroom last month.
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THE Chester Road car park has been attracting a few complaints due to the narrowness of the parking bays. The markings have been put in as a temporary measure as part of the continuing redevelopment of the area which will culminate in a new supermarket. However, a number of people have struggled to get out of their cars due to the width of the parking bays which meet the minimum size for temporary works. The spaces to be provided on the former Belmont Cottage site will be wider to accommodate larger vehicles. The British Legion is available for town centre parking, 8am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, free of charge. EXPECT a few roadworks in Parkgate over the next few weeks when Welsh Water carry out pipework repairs. The company is upsizing and replacing 90m of wastewater pipes from Leighton Road into Earle Drive. It is hoped that the work will be a help to thoseaffected by internal sewer flooding. There will be a road closure in operation on Leighton Road for the duration. True story: The World’s longest sausage was 13 miles long.
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Rain fails to spoil village fair THE organisers of the Burton and Puddington Fete last month were beset by some terrible weather. It rained for most of the day, which had an impact on attendances for the event which was staged on the field at the back of the Gladstone Hall.
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Pupils from Mostyn House once again achieved success in the art competition at Burton and Puddington’s Summer Fair. Antonio Ribeiro won first prize, Madeleine Flood second, and highly commended were Edward Barry, Noah Kenley and Holly Wells. It’s a fact: In Miami it’s forbidden to imitate an animal.
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Parents and relatives were invited along to Neston primary School to take part in a design and technology evening. The children and adults worked alongside each other to construct a battery powered vehicle. There were some fantastic vehicles and over 40 people took part. The event was organised by Year 6 teacher Rob Golding who said: “We wanted to organise something a little different and we were delighted with the response and the involvement of the mums, dads, grandads and other relatives who came along.”
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Food, glorious food: The Junior Chefs Academy recently visited Neston Primary School, Burton Road, The Heswall-based company deliver workshops to children and their parents to promote healthy eating and a love of cooking. The whole school, from pre-school to year 6, took part in a fantastic series of sessions organised by ‘Chef Graham’ and his assistants. Every child created a summer fruits pudding - which was delicious!
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Lambanana needs a good home THE family of a seriously ill man want to find a good home for their Beatles lambanana. The sculpture has been in Maria and Paul Challis’s Neston garden for quite some time but the couple are anxious to find it a permanent home. Paul is gravely ill and Maria is keen to carry out his last request. She said: “We are looking for a more permanent home for our John Lennon lambanana. We did have a lot of requests a while ago for him but when Paul got ill it went on the back burner. “It was never meant for our back garden, it should be where the public can see it, that was what Paul always felt should happen and I would like to carry out this last request for him.” If you think you can offer a suitable home for the sculpture please call the magazine on 01244 350398 or email [email protected] Maria, her family and friends are taking part in the Race for Life at Birkenhead this month to raise money for Cancer Research UK. They are pictured with the sculpture, getting ready for the run. Born on 25th July 1967: Actor Matt le Blanc who plaed Joey Tribbiani in ‘Friends’.
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Entertainment guide Essential what’s on info for the next month Thursday 9th July THE 2009 Willaston Festival kicks off with a concert by the Hadlow Green Singers in the Memorial Hall on Thursday 9th July at 8pm. This will be their first concert under the baton of new conductor, Clive Nicholson, who replaced the long serving Meg Forrester last year Tickets for the concert (£5) may be obtained at Martin’s newsagents in Willaston. Friday 10th July Demonstration of close up magic, 6.45pm, at Burton Manor with Neal Weigel. Call 336 5172 or log onto www.burtonmanor.com Saturday 12th July Ness Gardens Musical Recital - The Blue Bells Steel Band, 2-3pm, in the Visitor Centre, or within the Gardens - weather permitting Friday 17th July Klimt dinner lecture, 6.45pm at Burton Manor. Last year’s blockbuster exhibition at the Tate Liverpool showed how Klimt painted glittering portraits in an extravagant style. The dinner lecture will discuss his little known landscapes and private paintings which were subtly erotic. Klimt was also the leader of the Secession Movement in Vienna Good quality food from at the turn of the 20th century which was important in the development of around the world Western architecture and design
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Friday 18th July Neston Farmers Market, 9am-1pm, at Neston Town Hall Friday 25th & Saturday 26th July Ness Gardens Barbecue Weekend, 12noon – 3pm Saturday 25th July Silver Band Concert, 7-9pm, at Stanney Fields Park, Hinderton Road, Neston. A free event organised by the Friends of Stanney Fields Park.
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Entertainment guide Essential what’s on info for the next month Sunday 27th July Mersey Morris Men, 8-9.30pm, at The Harp, Little Neston. For further information please contact: The Bagman on 347 1685 Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st July Summer Tennis Camp, 8.30am – 5pm, at Neston Cricket Club. Cost: Varies from £25 to £65. The tennis camp is run by LTA qualified coaches, suitable for ages 5 to 12. Full details on www.nestontennis.co.uk or by calling Jenny Rowland on 336 1694 Wednesday 29th – Thursday 30th July Ness Gardens Children’s Fun Days, 10am – 4.30pm. Activities include Mr Jellybean, painting, RSPB stalls, creative crafts, face painting and large games. Friday 31st July Ness Gardens: ‘Much ado about nothing’, 7.30pm Shakespeare’s play is performed by Off the Ground Theatre Company within the gardens August Heswall Artist Association & Wirral Potters are holding another Joint Exhibition at the Heswall Parish Hall from Wednesday 5th - Saturday 15th August from 10am-6pm
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