Neston Local November 08

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It’s early November but already the town is getting into the Christmas spirit! A big week of festive activities has been arranged from 30th November to 7th December. This includes a big switch on of the Christmas lights and a special late night shopping event. The current economic downturn means that it’s more important than ever to shop locally. The aim of our magazine is to encourage people to use the area’s shops and tradesmen. When you respond to an advert in Neston Local, you know that you will be supporting a business on your own doorstep. We hope you enjoy the latest edition of Neston Local, and don’t forget to mention the magazine when responding to adverts.

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The first Friday in SOME things old, some December has traditionally things new and something seen the Rotary Club for everyone – it’s all organising activities happening in Neston this around the turning on of Christmas. the Neston Christmas For the first time ever, Neston & District Chamber lights. Since the new lights of Trade has joined forces with voluntary community To add to the festive fun group ch64inc, the there will be an exciting, Rotary Club, Neston free-to-enter Treasure Trail Parish Church, competition, for all the family Project Rural Matters to enjoy, with a Nintendo Wii and community up for grabs for the lucky website AboutMyArea. winner. co.uk to bring together a series of events all under were introduced three one festive umbrella. From 30th November to years ago, however, they have been lit from the 7th December there will be events every day that moment they are installed will welcome the entire during November, making community, as well as the occasion lose some of its sparkle. Rotary decided visitors to the area, to get that this year they would, into the Christmas spirit.

instead, celebrate with a Lantern Procession and Christmas sing-along to the Port Sunlight Brass Band in the Parish Church on Wednesday 3rd December. As this left the Friday free, Neston Chamber of Trade have encouraged local businesses to come together for a Late Night Shopping Event – giving people from all over the area the opportunity to shop locally for their gifts this Christmas. In addition to Town Centre shops being open until 9pm, other arts and gifts stalls will be set up in the Town Hall, showcasing businesses from the wider area.

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NESTON’S new town council is on the look out for committed, enthusiastic people interested in becoming councillors. A special briefing is going to be held at the United Reformed Church Hall, Neston, on Thursday 13th November starting at 7pm, for anyone who would like to find out more about what’s involved in standing for election to Neston Town Council. Chalky White, from the Cheshire Association of Local Councils, said: “The town council is going to play a crucial role in decision making for the Neston area. “We’re looking for local people from a variety of backgrounds who would like to represent their communities on the council.” For further information e-mail chalky@ chalc.org.uk or contact Neston Civic Society on 0151 336 5478.

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POLICE have tackled the problem of offroad motorcycles in the area. Cheshire Constabulary crushed 10 bikes and prosecuted the riders following complaints from the public. The council has also put a barrier in Tank Field to stop riders from using it as a cut-through between Neston and Parkgate.

THE theft of a car from outside a house in Willaston last month sparked a huge police operation. The car was fitted with a tracker device which allowed police to follow it using the force helicopter and eventually led to the thief being brought before the courts and jailed for three years.

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Royal approval for film maker Dave

A NESTON camera crew got up close and personal with the Queen recently. Dave Bladen, who runs Elite Video, had the opportunity to film Her Majesty while doing a documentary on the Duke of Lancaster Regiment. Dave, who specialises in corporate and wedding videography, worked on the project with fellow film makers Dan Fox, Chris Owen, Jody Rimell and Joe Fox (pictured). “With many film crews working for the British Army I felt very honoured to be selected as the only film company commissioned to produce such a prestigious DVD for 2,500 soldiers to have as a keepsake, said Dave. “Only one film cameraman was allowed to get up close to Her Majesty. “We had to stay about 10ft away while being ushered on as the Queen walked towards us. “I did feel very special to have such a chance in my profession to one day filming a bride and groom then next the Queen.”

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Parade date

THE Remembrance Sunday parade organised the Royal British Legion, takes place on Sunday 9th November, at 2:30pm, in Neston town centre. The parade ends with a Remembrance Service at the Parish Church, followed by the laying of wreaths and a Last Post Ceremony at the Neston Cenotaph Legion members will hold the traditional ceremony of remembrance at 11am on Tuesday 11th November at the cenotaph, marking the 90th anniversary of the end of World War One. The legion have also arranged a Grand Poppy Dance, Saturday 8th November, featuring Bill Thomas and Rachael Ward. All Proceeds to the Poppy Fund

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Neston couple Rhean Thomas and Stephen Jones were married at Chester Registry Office recently. They are pictured against the backdrop of the Dee Marshes at Parkgate.

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IAN Bainbridge, shows how to use everyday items to make realistic planters. He will suggest suitiable plants to use and the completed troughs will be auctioned at the end. The venue is Gladstone Village Hall, Burton, at 7.30pm on Friday 14th November. Contact: Peter Cunnington Tel: 0151 336 3407

Charity lunch date THORNTON Hall Hotel is the venue for the Neston and Burton NSPCC Ladies Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 3rd December, from 12noon - 3pm. Last year’s event raised more than £4000 for the charity. For ticket information, contact: Kate Thorn on 0151 336 7106

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Dramatic result for Rebecca

NESTON High School student Rebecca Anderson was among the top ten students according to Edexcel, the UK’s largest awarding body. Rebecca sat the GCSE Drama exam earlier this summer at Neston High School and the results show that out of 60,878 candidates, Rebecca achieved one of the highest overall marks. Head teacher Steven Dool said: “This is a tremendous achievement and testament to the hard work Rebecca put into preparing for this examination. Drama is a strong and popular Friendly & Professional Salon subject at this school.”

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Mini granular slow release or no scorch feed applied and herbicide used to treat any persistent and more difficult weeds such as trefoil, speedwell and woodrush

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Look good and feel great this Christmas NOVEMBER is here, bringing with it colder weather, darker evenings, and coughs and colds. You may find that you develop an urge to hibernate in front of the TV through the colder darker months, nursing a box of biscuits, and a mug of cocoa. But no, you need to stay fit and healthy to prepare for the winter. The fitter and healthier you are, the more resistance you will have to colds and infections. Now is the time to re-evaluate your health and fitness. Active8 at NESTON Recreation Centre offers a friendly atmosphere; a fitness suite equipped with state of the art fitness equipment, swimming pool and a great selection of group fitness classes. Why not come along & meet the Active8 or call them on 0151 336 5741 and start getting into shape for Christmas.

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Dogs need dentists too Smile Fido…..or Felix…..Now then what did you see? Or was it more about the whiff?! So many of our older patients have such pongy breath. Well, it’s hardly surprising if they have never brushed their teeth in the last decade! Oh yes, dogs and cats need their teeth brushing too. At least they do if you want them to keep their teeth all nice and pearly white. But they’re only animals….I can hear you say…..well think again please. The build up of scale, plaque and tartar on teeth is a slow but sure process. And as it increases the solid, mineralised substance which forms gradually pushes back the gum margin, and starts to expose the start of the tooth root. Then bacteria join in – that’s when it begins to get a bit pongy. From here on the bacteria present a health risk to the rest of the body. The process continues we call it periodontal disease – the root is further exposed, the ligaments which keep the tooth firmly in the gum become weakened and are eventually lost, the tooth becomes loose, and will eventually fall out. And much of this is caused by an unhealthy infection. Not a nice process. And one which can be halted. As we all know from visiting our own dentist. But now think about your pets….pets need dentists too. Regular dental treatment is just as normal for dogs and cats as it is for humans. Ask the vet, next time you are there, to advise you on dental care for your pet. Smile please!! ……and this is what they should be like!

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VOLUNTEERS have done their bit to repair thesea wall along Parkgate Parade. The mortar, which holds it together, is being gradually eroded by weeds, so members of the Parkgate Society have set about clearing the growth without using chemicals. The society’s next meeting takes placeon 24th November, at the Boathouse pub, 8pm, with a talk entitled ‘The Landscape of Willaston, 1,000 Years of History’.

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Year 5 classes at Woodfall Primary School held a Water Awareness day and raised £127. They wore blue clothes for the day and arranged various fund raising activities. As part of their activities they produced leaflets encouraging people to save water and raise awareness of water aid.

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OVER 500 families visited Neston High School’s open evening last month. Despite the torrential rain, there was a big turnout for the event where visitors were shown the new Maths and Music Technology rooms, performances covering music and drama and had the chance to view student work. Activities covered the entire curriculum and included such a diverse mix as an opportunity to taste wartime food, a blind tasting competition and even the opportunity to turn ordinary coins into gold! Student guides wore sashes funded through the work of the Parents and Friends of Neston High School and the Junior band wore smart new polo shirts, again courtesy of the Parents and Friends of Neston High School.

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I do wonder where the next month is going to lead. Firstly the chickens are doing fine. They have re-discovered their spirit and the ability to jump and run along with fine plumage. No longer can I shoo them into the coop when it suits me, now I have to wait for the last girl to come home at twilight before locking up. At the beginning of the month I was feeling like a TV chef. People kept dropping by with generous offers of this and that, apples, hay, pigs and good advice just like they do on stage-managed telly. I wondered if I was riding on a tide of good will and how far it would carry me. Now the month is nearly over I see it differently this isn’t a force of goodwill aimed directly at me its simpler and therefore more powerful. It’s just like-minded people helping each other and supporting causes they believe in. Starting the weekly vegetable delivery scheme has brought me out of the nursery and into contact with so many local suppliers and farmers that now I can work with them and even consider expanding. Jon Barton www.foodheros.co.uk

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On song at Gordale NESTON Ecumenical Singers have been invited to sing carols at Gordale Nursery as part of their special Christmas Evening on Thursday 13th November 13th from 6

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Art on show Artists Kay Andrews and Pat Minter are putting on an exhibition of their work at Ness Gardens from Thursday 13th to Wednesday 19th November. Kay, who is from Little Neston, and Pat, from Lower Heswall, specialise in landscape and wildlife paintings. Both are retired art teachers and are Frends of Ness Gardens.

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13th November, 8pm, at Gladstone Village Hall. Visitors welcome. ontact: Clive Edwards on 336 1190 l THE Willaston Charity Christmas Card Fair takes place on Saturday 15th November, from 9.30am12noon at Willaston Memorial Hall. l NESTON Parish Church is the venue for a concert by the Chester Lyric Ensemble on Saturday 15th November, from 7.30pm. There will be poetry from the Victorian and Edwardian period to accompany the music. Call 336 8223 for details. l A CHRISTMAS flower demonstration by Patti Dawson and Kate Russell

will be held at Neston Civic Hall on Thursday 20th November at 10am. Call 336 3170 l THERE will be an evening of acoustic guitar music with Keith Offord, at Burton Manor College, on Friday 21st November, from 8pm. Keith is also doing a weekend workshop at the college on 22nd and 23rd November. Call 336 5172. l SAMANTHA Giblin will host a family drama workshop at Neston Civic Hall on Saturday 27th November, 5.15pm, for parents and their children (aged under 11).

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Prizes aplenty as cricketers TOP wicket takers and run scorers were honoured at Neston Cricket Club’s annual presentation night. Although it wasn’t the best of seasons for the Shrimpers, with the 1sts finishing mid table and the 2nds only just surviving relegation, there were a number of good performances during the summer. Paul Stimson and Chris Finegan picked up the honours for the 1st XI. And Don Hurst was presented with the Chairman’s Prize for his outstanding contribution to the club.

Roll of Honour

First XI Players’ Player of the Season: Chris Finegan Captain’s Player of the Season: Paul Stimson Young Player of the Season: Lee Dixon Second XI Players’ Player of the Season: Mark Garrett Captain’s Player of the Season: Graham LeaSwain Young Player of the Season: David Manchett Third XI Players’ Player of the Season: Rob Burke (35 wickets at 9.71) Captain’s Player of the Season: Mark Edge (8 wickets at 31.63) Young Player of the Season: Mike Thompson (252 runs at 25.20) Fourth XI Players’ Player of the Season: Alan Reeve (472 runs at 52.44) Captain’s Player of the Season: Pete Carter (30 wickets at 11.80) Young Player of the Season: Matthew Brookes (181 runs at 16.45) U17s Performance of the Season: Darcy Ward 4 wickets in 4 balls v Port Sunlight; overall bowling figures of 5-9 in that game Player of the Season: Andy Murphy - roughly 380 runs at an average of 57

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2nd XI Mark Garrett was the players’ player

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Under 17s: Darcy Ward (2nd XI) receives his prize from Don Hurst

Under 17s: Andy Murphy (1st XI) got his award from Don Hurst

4thXI: Russ Thompson (right) presenting the Captain’s Player of the Year award to 3rd XI: Captain’s Player to Mark Edge Pete Carter. Beelzebub, another name for the devil, is Hebrew for ‘Lord of the Flies’

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BURTON MANOR COLLEGE Burton village. Tel 336 5172 CH64 INC Community forum for Neston, Little Neston, Ness, Burton, Willaston and Parkgate. [email protected] or tel: 0151 336 3758. CHEMISTS Deeside Pharmacy, Mellock Lane, Little Neston. Tel: 336 1837 Galen Pharmacy, 17 High Street, Neston. Tel: 336 2350 D.M. Kaye, Neston Road, Willaston,. Tel: 327 5110 CHURCHES St Mary & St Helen Parish Church, Neston. The Vicarage, High St, Neston. Tel: 353 1000 Parkgate & Neston United Reformed Church, Moorside Lane,Parkgate. Tel 336 4966 Little Neston Methodist Church. Tel: 336 4510. Neston Christian Fellowship, Burton Road. Tel: 336 1688 Neston Methodist Church, Park Road, Neston. Tel: 334 1772 St Winifride’s RC Church, Burton Rd, Little Neston. Tel: 336 4189 St Nicholas Parish Church, Burton. Tel: 336 4070 St Michael & All Angels, Marshlands Rd, Little Neston. Tel: 353 1000 CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU Town Hall, High Street, Neston 0151 336 5848 CIVIC HALL Neston Civic Hall, Hinderton Road. Tel 336 3991 COUNCIL EPN Borough Council:Inquiries regarding planning, the Civic Hall, street cleansing, refuse disposal, local highways, environmental health and housing. Tel 356 6789. Cheshire County Council: Inquiries for education, trading standards, libraries, highways

and social services. Tel; 0845 113311 CYBERCENTRE Neston Community Cybercentre, Methodist Church, Park Street, Neston. Open MonThurs. Tel: 336 7784 DENTISTS Redcliffe Dental Practice 25 Parkgate Road, Neston. Tel 336 3012 David Jones, John Willasey 5 Park Street, Neston. Tel 336 5555 Raby Road Dental Centre,30 Raby Road, Neston. Tel 0151 336 6844 DOCTORS The Neston Medical Centre, 14-20 Liverpool Road, Neston. Tel 336 4121 Neston Surgery, Mellock Lane, Little Neston. Tel: 336 3951 The Willaston Surgery, Neston Road, Willaston. Tel 327 4593 OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCIES Arrowe Park Hospital. Tel: 678 8496 JUNIOR FOOTBALL Neston Nomads. Ages 5-17 also includes a girls’ section. Tel Alison Jones on 336 4062 LEISURE CENTRE Neston Recreation Centre, sports hall, swimming pool, squash courts, gymnasium, floodlit synthetic pitch, grass football pitches, tennis courts, cricket square, bar and cafeteria. Tel 336 5741. MARKET Neston Market, Fridays 8.30am3pm. Farmers’ Market, 3rd Saturday in the month, car park at the rear of Neston Town Hall, 9am -1pm.Tel: 336 3991/0151 356 6431 MP Andrew Miller (Labour). Constituency office, tel 357 3019. Web www.andrew-millermp.co.uk

NESS GARDENS Family activities and new visitor centre. Now doing kids’ birthday parties. Tel 353 0123 NESTON RECREATION CENTRE Raby Park Road, Neston Tel 336 5741 NESTON CIVIC SOCIETY The society deals with the local environment, planning, architecture - and conservation. We hold 6 talks and 2 newsletters per year. Contact Janet Griffiths on 336 5478 or [email protected] PARKGATE SOCIETY The Society is closely involved with the local authorities with particular interest in the history, conservation and enhancement of the unique quality of Parkgate and its amenities. We issue members with a Newsletter twice a year and hold regular talks which are free and open to all. We welcome new members. email parkgatesociety@ merseymail.com. phone 0151 336 1069. POLICE Neston Police office, Neston Town Hall. Tel: 336 3991 SCHOOLS Neston High School 336 3902 Bishop Wilson Primary, Burton, 336 3396 Neston Primary 338 2500 Parkgate Primary 336 1609 St Winefride’s RC Primary 336 2468 Woodfall Primary 338 2288 TAXI Riverside Gold. Tel 336 1555 TOWN HALL Neston Town Hall, contains a revamped post office and town centre police office, and is available for many diferent activities. Tel 336 3991 VETERINARY SURGEONS Churchview Veterinary Surgery, Clayhill Ind Est, Neston. Tel: 353 0118

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