Neston Local September 2009

EE FR

September 2009 Issue 20

Paul Thelwell from Neston Air Cadets celebrates completing an Ironman triathlon

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]

01244 350398

[email protected]

FOCUS ON: MEBoyd Plastering

A&L

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 Domestic Professional Interior & and Exterior ago. With Mike’s plastering talents Stephanie’sDecorators business experience they hope to build a successful company over the coming years to cover v Domestic Whatever your v Residentialthe Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside areas. Said Mike: “We have done lots of research on our competitors requirement, you can v Commercial pricing so therefore believe we can offer professional services at rely on a dedicated and v Paper Hanging affordable prices. professional team whose v Special Finishes “We will offer a 5% discount to customers who return to us for further work.” priority is your total v Fascias, Soffits & Gutters The plaudits have alreadysatisfaction come in for Mike’s work with v Masonry one Neston man saying: “Excellent service extremely pleased with the results. I came home expecting to For a free, no quotation cleanobligation up and it was cleaner than when I’d gone out!” For more details, go on line at www.meboydplastering. Tel 0151 347 1117 Mob 07977078858 co.uk, Mike at [email protected] or call Email email [email protected] 08000 828 521 or 0151 353 8227

DECORATORS

“Excellent service extremely pleased with the results. I came home expecting to clean up and it was cleaner than when I’d gone out!”

         

Mr M. Neston, Wirral

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] 

What did the policeman say to his stomach: Your’re under a vest

“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

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

4

SPORT

12

Congratulations to Neston High School for achieving their best ever A level results. We’ve got some good pictures from the school and details of their forthcoming open day.

SPORT

6

WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON

SUMMER seems to be nearly at an end - and already plans are being made for a big Christmas festival in Neston to mirror the successful event last year. The town council is looking at plans for the festival to give the town centre a big boost following a year of disruption due to the ongoing works.

There’s also loads of news and features from the area to keep you busy for the next month. Jon White Editor

We are an independently owned company, not connected to any big media group, based in Chester, producing seven magazines, Keep it Local, Neston Local, Heswall Local, West Coast , Tarporley Talk, Overleigh Roundabout and Hoole Roundabout. For details visit www.talkaboutpublishing.co.uk What’s the punishment for bigamy? Two mother-in-laws

USEFUL NUMBERS

Talkabout Publishing Suite S4a, Chester Enterprise Centre Hoole Bridge, Chester CH2 3NE

DIRECTORY

27

For advertisement inquiries please call Lynne or Karen on 01244 350398 or e-mail [email protected]

DIRECTORY

24

01244 350398

[email protected]

LOCAL WEDDING

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

local news  ThIEVES broke in to the branch of the Cheshire Building Society in high Street, Neston, last month, and stole a small safe.

COMMUNITY

 MP Andrew Miller visited the Digital Switchover roadshow in Neston Market to see how people are gearing up for the end of analogue. Mr Miller was also keen for the technical experts to sort out the problems of receiving BBC North West and Granada in some parts of the town. The Winter hill transmitter will switch over to digital in November and December.

4

 NESToN Company of Archers won the hoyt Club Team Challenge Cup at the recent British Target Championships. The team of Carol Morris-Lewis, helen Porter, Graeme Steele and Malcolm Lewis won the title at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire, last month.  PArKGATE’S Artroom Gallery is the venue for an exhibition entitled ‘Inspirational Images’ There will be exhibits from Jenny hirst, Erin Ward, Matthew Snowden and Angela Charles until 4th october.

Did you hear about the two silkworms who had a race? It ended up as a tie

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

COMMUNITY



5 What’s red and sits in the corner? A naughty strawberry

01244 350398

[email protected]

local news  ThE town centre public toilets at the back of Neston Town hall are being demolished, so if you need to spend a penny, you can use the toilets at the Town hall until the new public toilet at Belmont Cottage Car Park is built. WorK has begun on the raby road car park, but people can park free of charge at the royal British Legion, on hinderton road, from 8am6pm Monday to Saturday..

COMMUNITY

AMoNG the improvement works being carried out in the town centre is a new pedestrian crossing on hinderton road and cycleway over Sytchcroft.

Flt Lt Paul Thelwell, from Neston Air Cadets, completed his first Ironman triathlon in 13 hours, 22 minutes and 54 seconds. To achieve this he swam in open water for 2.4 miles, followed by a 112 mile cycle and then a 26.2 mile run. The ATC meet on a Tues and Thurs evening, 7pm - 9.30pm, at Tanks Field, Church Lane, Little Neston. The next intake evening is the 15th September. Teens welcome.

6

Bishop Wilson Primary School Year 5 & 6 pupils in a performance of ‘Cinderella meets Rockerfella’. What’s the difference between a bogey and Brussels Sprouts? You can’t get kids to eat sprouts

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

FASCIAS • SOFFITS • GUTTERING

BUY NOW AND RECEIVE 12 MONTHS

INTEREST FREE CREDIT

WITH NO DEPOSIT!

VISIT OUR NEWLY REFURBISHED SHOWROOM...

... AND RECEIVE OUTSTANDING WINDOW, FLAT ROOF & DOOR OFFERS!

C MIT OM

NC LE

E

Refurbished Showroom at: Waterworks Lane, Hooton, Wirral (next to Hooton Station) also at: Unit 1, Burton Nurseries, Chester High Road, Burton, Cheshire Opening Times: Mon - Fri 8.00am - 8.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm

0151 328 1133

Custard in one ear, jelly in the other. Sorry, I’m a trifle deaf!

COMMUNITY

E D T O EX CE L

www.fasciadirect.net YOU CAN CALL US BETWEEN 8:00am - 8:00pm

7

01244 350398

Wirral Turf 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

Steve Coathup & Sons Growing your lawn for the future Established - 35 years

0151 336 8911 Free estimates

WIrrAL Turf is a family run business and has been growing turf for 35 years. We have over 100 acres of prime agricultural land on the Wirral, and 60 acres for turf production. The company was formed by Steve Coathup and is assisted by his wife Netty and two sons Derek and ryan, with other members of staff. We specialise in high quality turf which we can deliver to customers who wish to lay it themselves or we can do the complete landscape garden for them. We also have quality topsoil in abundance, we estimate to have laid 50,000 lawns throughout the Wirral. Lawn treatments are a must for all our clients, new and old, from just £15 per treatment, four treatments each year, with no contract pay as you go, so you will never have to returf your lawn again in your lifetime. Contact Steve at Wirral Turf......0151 336 8911

COMMUNITY

The Crows Nest, Chester High Road, Gayton.

[email protected]

8 1520_LockKeyAdvertA6_Col

1

Two peanuts walk into a pub - one gets a-salted

12/1/09, 23:10

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

Do you realise that some doorstep lenders charge up to 545% APR on loans. one finance company, has agreed, according to a report in The Guardian on 28th July, that some of its customers have been charged annualised interest rates of up to 545%! They reported profits for the first 6 months of 2009 at £53.1mill, up 3.5%.

This prompted the charity `Barnardo`s ` to call on the office of Fair Trading to to investigate the practices of lenders that `prey on the poor`. They cited an example of a loan calculation of £500 over 23 weeks, the total repaid would be £747.50 – an interest rate of 545% APR.

There are several `doorstep lender` companies with thousands of customers in Cheshire West, calling on people and offering personal loans to people who have few other choices.

If you are paying off a loan and you are unhappy with the amount you have to pay back, there is an alternative. West Cheshire Credit Union exists to provide small, lo-cost loans to people who live or work in the West Cheshire area. The most a credit union can charge, by law, is 2% per month, equivalent to 26.8% APR, a massive difference with any current doorstep credit business. `Many of our customers have taken out a loan from us to pay off a doorstep lender, and then they save a lot in future interest payments` said John Dearnley, Marketing Director of West Cheshire Credit Union. If you have a current loan with a doorstep lender, the sooner you join the credit union and pay it off with a lowercost loan, the more you will save. This has to be a sensible move, to join call 01244 399006 or use the website, wccu.co.uk to download an application form.



 

        



    

       

 

 

 



  

  

Two cannibals eating a clown. one says: “Does this taste funny to you?”

COMMUNITY

‘Beware doorstep lenders’ says credit union chief

9

01244 350398

[email protected]

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

COMMUNITY

Dental offers to make you smile…

10

15% OFF

all dental procedures & products throughout September* Call today for an appointment * 15% off your total invoice for any dental related purchase. Offer valid until 30th September 2009. May not be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Two oranges went into a pub. one says to the other: “Your round”

Neston 1 Windle Court, Clayhill Ind. Est Tel: 353 0118 Heswall 48 Pensby Road, Heswall Tel: 342 6820 www.churchviewvets.co.uk

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

Neston Cricket Club’s fabulous new clubhouse is now available to hire for private events

Let Neston Cricket Club and TIG make it an event to remember

Tig 16 The Cross Neston CH64 9UB Tel 336 8477 Neston Cricket Club Parkgate CH64 6QJ Tel 336 4199 What do you call two rows of cabbages? A dual cabbage way

COMMUNITY

You can hire the new clubhouse for your party or special occasion - and why not let Neston shop Tig provide the balloons and floral arrangements! Call now to find out more

11

01244 350398

[email protected]

Best ever results for Neston High School

COMMUNITY

NESToN high School is celebrating after another year of best ever A Level results, the fourth year running! With the emphasis placed on delivering academic A level courses, this makes the results even more impressive, with 50 per cent of entries achieving A & B grades and a 100% pass rate Ten per cent of students achieved three or more A grades compared to the national average of seven per cent with six per cent achieving four or five As. Neston is also celebrating a significantly higher than average number of passes in the traditional A-Levels of Maths, Sciences, English and Foreign Languages. headteacher, Steven Dool said: “We are very proud of what our students have achieved and now wish them every success on their future courses, at University, and in their chosen profession.”

12

Top performers: 4 A grades: Thomas Banaszek, David Neary, Bethan Rimmington, Christopher Thomson 3 A grades: Jill Barrow, Ian Johnson, Katherine Maltby, Ban Randall, Helen Reeve, Ben Twells

GCSE RESULTS ARE ON PAGE 14 how many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who knows, they never get the house

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

Willaston Travel & Airport Services Available for airport, long distance journeys, social outings Manchester Airport - one way £35 Liverpool Airport - one way £27 q Chester £12 q Liverpool £17 q Arrowe Park Hospital £10

Tel Nick 0151 327 7913 Mob 07790248736 All aspects of tree work and

Ian Hand Tree and Garden Services

COMMUNITY

HEDGE TRIMMING

Fully insured. Free estimates

13

Stump Removal

0151 336 5975

What’s the best way to remember your wife’s birthday? Forget it once

01244 350398

[email protected]

COMMUNITY

Delight for GCSE students

14

THERE was joy unconfined at Neston High School when the GCSE results were revealed last month. The school achieved its best ever score, with a 100 per cent pass rate. head teacher, Steven Dool said: “It is particularly pleasing to note that student performance in the core academic subjects is significantly above the national average, especially in terms of those students achieving 5A* - C grades which include passes in English and Maths. “results like these are only achieved by hard work by students, commitment and dedication by their teachers and support from parents. I am delighted to congratulate all concerned on these outstanding results.” high achievers with the top 10 highest total point scores are: Matthew Burton (5A*, 4A), Kristie Clinch (7A*, 2A), Andrew Cooke (3A*, 6A), Joseph Cooper (7A*, A, B), rebecca Davies (6A*, 3A), Emma Gray (6A*, 2A, B), Mark Greenwood (4A*, 3A, 2B), rachel hogg (2A*, 7A), Claire hutchinson (3A*, 5A, B), Jack Mayhew (7A*, 2A), Jenny reeve (3A*, 6A), Alexandra rigby (3A*, 5A, B), Kirsty Tunna (4A*, 4A, B).

Why wife ran away with my best mate. I was really upset. I still miss him.

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

NESTON TOWN COUNCIL

COMMUNITY

AT the third meeting of the town council a wide variety of issues were up for discussion. At the open forum Carrie Spacey said that the Christmas Festival needed to be organised soon. Pat hughes said that prompt action would be a way of helping local businesses, which faced a year of disruption while the new supermarket and town square were built. The Town Council had submitted to the Boundary Committee a proposal for four single-member wards: Neston, Little Neston, Parkgate, and riverside with Ness. The council has decided to appoint a Town Clerk. Already 38 people had asked for details of the paid position. Applications were due by 11th September, with a final decision due on 24th September. Jerry harris, webmaster of www. neston.org.uk said that the website would disappear in March 2010 unless action is taken by the council. The council agreed that www.neston.org.uk was a good site, came top in Google, and was better than websites set up by other local councils. A working party has been set up to look at the options. The Council are waiting for information from Cheshire West and Chester Council about Section 106 money which comes from Sainsbury’s to be spent in Neston Town Centre. A planning application from Sainsbury’s for internally lit signs on their new supermarket was passed to the Planning Committee, who were asked to meet soon. The next meeting is 15th September at 6.30pm in Ness Gardens.

19 Why did the biscuit cry? Because his mum was a wafer so long



Sixth Form RM OSixth XTH Step F into Form@King’s NING 01244 350398

[email protected]

ORMATION EVE

Ages 16-18

IF you are looking for a new, inspirational and challenging start for A level study, look no further than King’s. The Sixth Form@King’s is an independent centre within the school, with its own café, IT suite, careers library and lecture theatre.

M ‘09

RSDAY 8TH OCTOBER, 7P

@ KING’S

There is a wide choice of A level courses, all taught by specialist teaching staff. There is the opportunity to take the AQA Extended Project, increasingly sought by universities.

S is what you’re looking for...

Theyour academic success of King’s students is endence with own vibrant phenomenal with 100% going to universityForm Centre

almost 50 to Oxbridge in the last 5 years and

65% to the teaching “Top 30” universities. ational, challenging from Top university entrance is competitive t specialists

get involved in charity fundraising and community work in some remote areas of the world. There are leadership courses such as Young Enterprise and Model United Nations. Financial considerations should not deter you from coming to visit Sixth Form @King’s as help is available, depending on parental income. Visit Sixth Form@King’s at for an Informal Evening on Thursday 8th October or Open morning on Saturday 17th October. Read more about King’s: www.kingschester. co.uk/welcome

and demands independent, well-rounded

individuals. Sixth Formentrance @Kings develops cellent record of topThe university these qualities to give you the greatest chance of success in your future.

244 689553 for more information a prospectus King’s offers excellent facilities foror sports,

drama and music with 20 different groups [email protected] from rock to orchestral. Sixth formers

ngschester.co.uk/welcome

SIXTH FOVERNM ING

INFORMATION E

R, 7PM ‘09

THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBE

@ KING’S

If THIS is what you’re looking for...

COMMUNITY

� Independence with your own vibrant Sixth Form Centre

20

� Inspirational, challenging teaching from subject specialists � An excellent record of top university entrance

Call 01244 689553 for more information or a prospectus email: [email protected]

www.kingschester.co.uk/welcome What time do you have to go to the dentist? Tooth hurty

Sixth Form Ages 16-18



Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

King’s –Much more than an education THE King’s School offers a “TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE”* to your daughter or son aged 7-18, preparing your child academically and socially for university and beyond.

The Sixth Form@King’s is an independent centre within the school. There is a wide choice of A level courses, all taught by specialist teaching staff who are highly qualified in their chosen subjects.

King’s students are articulate, confident and valued by the top universities. “The curriculum offers an all-embracing, intellectually stimulating education. The richness of the high-quality, extra-curricular experience is a paramount strength of the school.”*

King’s is a high achieving school with a vibrant atmosphere. Our students are phenomenally successful, with 100% going to university- almost 50 to Oxbridge in the last 5 years and almost 50% to “The Times Top 25”. Financial considerations should not deter you from visiting us, as financial help is available for Senior School and Sixth form study, dependent on parental income.

The JUNIOR school for girls and boys aged 7-11, offers an inspiring education and outstanding music, drama and sport, within a separate self-contained school.

Come to our Open Morning on Sat Oct For children 11-18 years, the SENIOR School 17th and experience King’s firsthand-see has excellent academic results which our unrivalled facilities, meet our pupils and speak for themselves, but add to this the teaching staff. Contact us to arrange a outstanding teaching staff and the unique taster day for your child or a visit and see all learning environment, and the result is an about us: www.kingschester.co.uk/welcome *Inspection report spring 0916:04 unbeatable to inspire andAd 2:Layout KSC-09013 combination Open Morning revised 1 21/7/09 Page 1 stretch young.

Juniors

Seniors

Sixth form

Co-educational excellence for boys and girls, aged 7-18

Open Morning at King’s FOR AGES 7-18

Saturday 17th October 2009, 9.30am Much more than an education Stimulating and challenging environment Extensive resources and activities Teaching of the highest standard Developing confident, independent, well-rounded boys & girls

Call 01244 689553 for more information and a prospectus email [email protected] www.kingschester.co.uk/welcome

COMMUNITY



21

My ex boyfriend borrowed money for plastic surgery. I can’t get it back cos I don’t know what he looks like

01244 350398 [email protected] www.ellesmereportlocal.com

Taste Test The Lawns Restaurant, Thornton Hall Hotel

COMMUNITY

T

22

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.

What is the best remedy for water on the brain? A tap on the head





Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

ABBEY GATE COLLEGE Saighton Grange, Chester CH3 6EN

OPEN DAY Thursday 24th September 2009

Aldford School 3 - 5.30pm (age 4 - 11) Abbey Gate College 5.30 - 8pm (age 11 - 18)

We look forward to seeing you when you will have the opportunity to meet our pupils and teachers

• • • • • •

Excellence in Pastoral Care Wide range of extra-curricular activities Outstanding Music Department Strong academic results New Sixth Form Centre New facilities in Art, Science, Design and Technology

For further details please contact Admissions 01244 332077 or email [email protected] for a prospectus.

www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk Dentist on a first date says: “That was a nice evening, I will see you again in six months.”

COMMUNITY

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that aims to meet all the needs of our pupils, providing an education for life.

23

01244 350398 [email protected] www.ellesmereportlocal.com

Just when you think it’s safe to come out of the house - another flu season starts Bob Smith, Practice Manager at Neston Surgery, gives some advice on how to deal with flu. The Seasonal Flu vaccination programme is about to begin. I am talking about the annual flu jabs – nothing to do with the swine flu (H1N1) Neston Surgery will be starting our campaign on 26th September – Yes a Saturday. We will be running regular Saturday clinics as well as regular weekday clinics. Book early as there are limited stocks and it is wise to have the vaccination as early as possible. We give at least 1800 per year to our patients. This is not protection from swine flu it is the annual flu vaccination for the over 65’s, patients with diabetes, asthma, chronic liver or kidney disease, or those that have had a stroke or TIA or suffer from chronic heart disease and those with chronic respiratory disease.

COMMUNITY

A break from flu A recent government patient survey revealed that a large proportion of our patients do not realise that this surgery offers a variety of appointments. Did you know you can book in advance, up to two weeks, with a doctor – ask for a prebookable appointment. half of the appointments are reserved for this type of appointment - they are popular and because of that you may not get the time and doctor of your choice but you do get an appointment. If you need a review – have a Nurse’s appointment.

24

When all the normal appointments for the day are taken we have Triage appointments. The receptionist will take your details and later that day the duty doctor will call you to come in or give you advice. If you are ill you will be seen on the day, if necessary after hours.

If you have flu-like symptoms, telephone the surgery, do not come in! Waiting can be very frustrating We try to give our patients enough time during consultations but please be ‘patient’ if the surgery over runs, the patient seeing the doctor may need the extra time. It may be you, your child or parent. We also offer a service for patients who cannot get to the surgery during opening hours – consultations are held at Ellesmere Port Hospital – – this service is for booking regular appointments only. You will see a GP but not a Neston Surgery GP. For this service telephone 01244 364700. Finally on a personal note – Pandemic Flu I have been very impressed at the way the local people are dealing with the Swine Flu pandemic and its repercussions. There has been no panic, no hysteria, only a very sensible reaction by everyone. Thank you. The three local surgeries have pandemic plans in place and we are working together so that a GP service will always be provided for you should things go awry.

And of course we have Flu Vaccination Appointments – for the vaccination only –

“Dad, there’s a man at the door with a bald head.” Dad says: “Tell him I’ve already got one”

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

COMMUNITY



25 What is a solicitor’s favourite dessert. Sue it pudding

LATE SUMMER IN YOUR GARDEN Gardening by Janet Heath SEPTEMBEr often provides a blaze of colour before autumn takes hold so if you like bright, bold colours there is a wide range of flowers to choose from. Shrubs such as hibiscus syriacus also known as the tree hollyhock because of the shape of their flowers, are hardy shrubs with flowers in white, pink and blue. They flower for weeks in autumn. Perovskia Blue Spire is a small shrub with branches of tiny electric blue flowers. It likes a welldrained soil in sun and provides colour well into autumn. Bright, bold colours for a damp soil why not try rudbekia fulgida Goldsturm in yellow and pair it with Lobelia cardinalis with its purple leaved foliage and red flowers. Heleniums come in a range of red, yellow, orange and russet colours, are good for the back of a border and give colour for a few weeks especially if dead-headed. Japanese anemones are great ground cover with tall or shorter flowering stems in white or pink. They also flower for weeks, well into autumn. Some delphiniums will flower again in September if their first flush of flowers were removed after flowering. You can dig up and split perennials in autumn and as the soil is still warm they should settle in well before winter. Try to remember to plant daffodils in September (tulips can wait until october) for flowering next year. Lawn repairs can be carried out in September. If you have bare patches in the lawn or want to sow a new lawn, September is a good time for sowing grass seed or laying turf. Scarify to remove moss and apply a weed killer to control those tough perennial weeds. Hedges can have their final trim of the year to leave them neat and tidy over winter. Autumn ripening raspberries such as Autumn Bliss and blackberries will now be in season and taste wonderful. Some early season apples will be ripening so if you want to grow your own dessert apples, consider Egremont russet, Fiesta, Katy or Greensleeves. They will be ready to eat in September but will not keep for very long, so just pick them from the tree! Janet Heath – The Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 [email protected] What do you call a blind dinosaur? Do-you-think-he-saw-us

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

Oarsmen set for Atlantic challenge PARKGATE man Neil Gyllenship and his colleague Dean Jagger will set off on the voyage of a lifetime to raise money for Claire House Children’s Hospice. Their 3,000 mile rowing expedition, as competitors in the Woodvale Challenge, will start from Tenerife and end, approximately 60 days later, in Antigua, where their families will be waiting to welcome them back onto dry land. Neil’s son, James, is a Year 1 pupil at Parkgate Primary School, and it was with great excitement that pupils at the school were treated to a presentation by Neil and Dean. They brought with them a boat similar to the one they will be manning on their voyage. Their own, two-hander boat is currently being built especially for them, thanks to generous sponsorship by Manchester Airport, where both Neil and Dean work in the Fire Service. The boat they brought with them to Parkgate will also be taking part in the race, but will be manned by “Row For Girls,” a four-woman team. The entire school listened to a fascinating presentation in the School Hall, finding out all about the challenges the team will face on their journey, including weather conditions, living on tight rations, sleep deprivation and the sheer hard slog of rowing for hours every day and night. The boat will be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS), allowing them to plot their course, along with a satellite phone that they will use to speak to their families, but just once a week due to the prohibitively high cost of making calls (approximately £30 per minute). Neil and Dean are hoping to raise £100,000 for Claire House by taking part in the challenge. If you would like to sponsor their incredible effort, please visit their website: www.teamheatwave.co.uk. Picture by Carrie Spacey from aboutmyarea/ch64

What do you call a blind dinosaur’s dog? Do-you-think-he-saw-us Rex

COMMUNITY



27

HEALTH AND BEAUTY with Angela Bartlett

Q. I buy loads of expensive skin care products but never get the results that I expect. What can I do? A. Skin care products will only give the promised results when they are used on the type of skin that they have been formulated for. This is why an in-depth skin care consultation and analysis of your skin by a trained therapist is so important to ensure that you get the right products for your skin. Quite often people buy far too many products when just a few of the correct products will do a far better job, sometimes less is more! Also, you need to know how to use your products. Your therapist should give you expert instruction on the application and removal of your skin care products so that you are completely familiar with what you are supposed to do with them before you take them home. This also helps you to get the most value out of what you have bought. A final word, don’t forget that some skin care products promise results that would never be achievable no matter how much you used them! Q. I like to use a fake tan product instead of damaging my skin with the sun, but I am finding that I am getting a lot of blocked pores on my face. Is there anything I can do to improve this? A. At this time of year many of my clients like to use a fake tan product to give them a glowing, tanned appearance to take them into the Autumn months. however, blackheads and blocked pores can be a common side effect of using fake tan products, especially if you have oilier skin or visible pores. To improve the appearance of your skin try using of an exfoliating product, suitable for your skin type, on a regular basis and treat yourself once in a while to a deep cleansing facial treatment with your therapist. I often recommend substituting fake tan with a mineral based bronzing powder, bronzing dust or a tinted moisturiser for your face and keep the fake tan products for your body.

Angela Bartlett is a beauty and holistic expert with 25 years of experience in her field. She is the Chair for the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology, a professional association established over 30 years ago and representing thousands of therapists throughout the UK. Her expertise is called on to examine students for an international examination board in many areas of the world. Angela is also part of the HABIA forum, helping to make decisions for qualifications and standards in the UK beauty industry. Angela is a successful column writer for the trade journals Vitality and Salonfocus and has a beauty, holistic and skin care clinic in Tarporley.

how do you get a one-armed monkey out of a tree? Wave at him

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

ENTERTAINMENT



29 What did the banana say to the monkey? Nothing, bananas can’t talk

01244 350398

[email protected]

Entertainment guide Essential what’s on info for the next month

  



       





 

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday 19th September Neston Farmers Market, 9am-1pm, at Neston Town hall. Neston Cricket Club Car Boot Sale, from 8am. raising funds for the tennis section. Tel Jo race on 336 2014 Saturday 26th September Fun Dog Show, 2-4pm, at Stanney Fields Park, hinderton road, Neston. Prizes and rosettes for winning dogs. Come along for this popular community event and bring your dog. Contact Mary Lavery on 356 6994

      

30

Sunday 13th September Ness Gardens Musical recital - Celtic Brace, traditional Irish music, from 2-3pm

Sunday 13th September 2009 ’

Now offering Wedding Packages from £1,500 Why did the hand cross the road? To get to the second hand shop

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

Entertainment guide Essential what’s on info for the next month hErITAGE open Days celebrate England’s history, architecture and culture. The dates for 2009 are Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September. This year the following events are being arranged locally and entrance is free Mostyn House School Chapel, Parkgate There will be a self guided tour around the chapel. open Saturday and Sunday 2 4pm. In addition there will be guided tours round the part of the school, which was the former 18th century George Inn, Saturday only, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm and 3.30pm, and the WW2 Air raid shelter on Saturday only 2 - 4pm. Neston Parish Church of St Mary and St Helen Guided tours will be available around the church, explaining the history of the ‘Lady hamilton Font’, the Easter Sepulchre, Viking Stones, Falklands Chapel and many more treasures. Detailed descriptions of stained glass windows, by Burne-Jones, Kempe and harding amongst others, are available, written by a local historian who has researched the church windows. Thursday 9.00 - 4.00; Friday 9.00 - 4.00; Saturday 9.00 - 4.00; Sunday 12.00 - 4.00 To find out more go to www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

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: [email protected] Member of IDTA and CRB checked 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

AmiciThe School Of Dance Turning Little Stars Marsh CatInto Big Stars!

Dance classes for younger children starting from 2food 1/2 years Good quality from

With aaround wide varietythe of lessons to choose world from such as Nursery Class, Baby Ballet, Inclusive Lunch Menu (ServedTheatre Mon - Sat 12Craft - 2.30pm) Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, 2 Courses £9.50 and Junior Street

Inclusive DinnerFor Menu more information call (Served Mon, Tues 6 - 9pm, Wed, Thur 6-9.30pm, Fri 6 - 10pm, Miss Francesca on: 0151 336 5540 Sat 5 - 10pm, Sun 5.30-9pm)

or 07811064574

2 Courses £12.50 or email: [email protected] Inclusive Sunday Lunch (ServedMember 12 - 3pm) of IDTA 2 Courses £11.50 and CRB checked We are located at The Scout Hut, Sandy Lane, Heswall, 1 Mostyn Sq, ParkgateEvery Saturday classes start from Tel 0151 336 1963 10am-1.30pm. Web www.marshcat.com email: [email protected] Only £2.50 Christmas menus now available. Pick up or view on line

New term starts Saturday 12th September

Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine

ENTERTAINMENT

Amici School Of Dance

31

01244 350398

[email protected]

Directory Aerials APEX Aerial Services All types supplied, erected and repaired.Tel 336 2661 Mob: 07866 073583 Anytime, 7 days Established over 25 years

Reach customers on your doorstep!

You can advertise your business for £15 a month in the Neston Local directory Driveway / patio DRIVEWAY & PATIO SPECIALISTS l Indian Stone l Block Paving l Fencing l Pattern imprinted concrete Design Service Available For an affordable quote please call Steve on 0151 356 5396 07716 870153

SMC PAVING Cleaners

Decorating

DIRECTORY

Electrical

BARRY MORRIS PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES Private & Commercial No job too big or too small Interior & Exterior Time Served Tradesman with 25+ years experience FREE ESTIMATES TEL: 0151 339 5924 MOBILE: 07790243159

Drainage

GORDON HATTON & COMPANY Drainage Consultants EST 1965

Blocked Drains Cleared CCTV Drain Surveys Drains Relayed Drains Relined Septic Tanks

0151 336 2287

Excavation

Davies Bros

32

To advertise in this section for as little as £15 a month call 01244 350398

Gardens & Drives Dug Out Land Drainage Pond Excavations Top Soil Available Small Demolition Mini Digger & Driver Hire Contact James on: 0151 336 4637 or 07990765605 What’s red and eats rocks? A red rock eater

All types of domestic and commercial work carried out by Part P registered electricians.

Tel Paul 0151 632 1550 07969 598336

DS Electricals Ltd Fully Qualified Domestic Electrician

• All Electrical work undertaken • Installation and Maintenance from a fuse to a complete re-wire • All work certified and guaranteed For a free and no obligation quote contact Dave on:

Tel: 0151 355 2244 Mob: 07590983814

Email: [email protected]

For a quality reliable service you can trust!

Furniture repair

THE FURNITURE REPAIR COMPANY q All types of furniture repairs, loose joints, water and heat marks removed, French polishing q Traditional caning q Leather repairs, scuffs, burns, scratches etc q Reupholstery, broken springs, new webbings

Tel 0151 678 3888 Mob 07958 712781 Unit 10, Mill House, Holt Avenue Moreton, Wirral

Say you saw it in Neston Local magazine

Directory Dog Grooming

To advertise in this section for as little as £15 a month e-mail [email protected]

Ironing / laundry

Small to medium sized dogs

All sizes of dogs and cats welcome Bathing, grooming, de-matting, clipping, ear & nailcare Free pick-up & return Call Lucie on

Handyman

Oven cleaning

Handyman Services l Plumbing & Tiling l Painting & Wallpaper l Laminate Flooring l Flat Pack l and much more No job too small For quality and reliability

0151 342 7028 or 07714 351378

call Bill on 0151 327 6883

or 07768 792251 Free estimates

Garden services

All aspects of tree work and

HEDGE TRIMMING Stump Removal

Ian Hand Tree and Garden Services

0151 336 5975

0151 339 9557

Fully insured. Free estimates

YOU DON’T NEED TO TRAWL THROUGH THE INTERNET, NEWSPAPERS OR A PHONE BOOK - JUST PICK UP A COPY OF THE NESTON LOCAL FOR YOUR LOCAL TRADESMAN

how do you get a hundred Pikachu on a bus? Poke ‘em on

DIRECTORY

HESWALL GROOMING

33

Directory Plumbing/Heating

Tarmac

M Axon Central Heating & Plumbing Specialists

n Plumbing n Bathrooms Installation Tiling FOCUS ON: MEBoydnPlastering Service Repair

CALDY TARMAC (R. EATON & SONS)

FOR QUALITY WORK & SERVICE

Tel 342 6299

TIME served plasterer Mike Boyd has just started his new business.

No job too small, call Ray

Mike does all aspects of plastering as well as rendering, pointing and artex removal. Corgi & IPHE Registered 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

A friendly and reliable local business Established for over 25 years

0151 336 1508 Mob 07789 817652

0151 336 1965 07747797110

www.rwhplumbing.com

www.maxonplumbing.co.uk

“Excellent service extremely pleased with the results. I came home expecting to clean up and it was cleaner than when I’d gone out!”

         

Mr M. Neston, Wirral

Services

Benefits

• • • • • • • •

• Quality Assured • Time served • Reliable and clean • Health & safety conscious • Eco-friendly products available on request

Plastering Plaster boarding Pointing Rendering Coved ceilings Artex removal Polished plaster Textured wall

The Depot, Station Road, Barnston Wirral

Outside taps supplied and fitted from £49

Plastering

Phone today for your free quote:

08000 828 521

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

£15

“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.”

A MONTH!

Mr P. Meols, Wirral

(+ VAT, min booking 3 months)

Or email: [email protected] 

Tool Hire

2 Counties tool Hire DIRECTORY

Tel 0151 342 3366

34

To advertise in this section for as little as £15 a month call 01244 350398

20% OFF DURING AUG & SEPT

l Service/repairs/sharpening all makes of garden machinery l Domestic and professional l Lawn mowers, strimmers, ride on tractors, chain saws, cement mixers, hedge cutters etc. l Hire equipment l 25 years experience.

‘I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left’

Wills

Will In Time Ltd Will In Time Ltd

Provide local, friendly and professional services in the comfort Single/Couples Wills Will Trusts of your ownfrom home including: Property Protection Local Authority Care Fees Powers Of Attorney l Single/Couples Wills Fixed fees apply to all services l Will Trusts Call Colin to discuss your requirements and obtain a free quote on 0151 348 0181 or 07971 434458 l Property Protection from Local Authority Care Fees l Powers Of Attorney

Provide local, friendly and professional services in the comfort of your own home including : -

Fixed fees apply to all services Call Colin to discuss your requirements and obtain a free quote on 0151 348 0181 or

07971 434458

BURTON AND NESTON HISTORY SOCIETY The society have an active research group, which has published three books on the area and are currently working on the history of the Neston old parish area upto 1840. Talks are held for members and visitors on the second Thursday of the month from october to May in the Gladstone hall, Burton at 8pm and various outings are arranged. Contact the Publicity Officer 336 1190 or the Chairman 336 8643. BURTON MANOR 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 NESTON CIVIC HALL hinderton road. Tel 336 3991

COUNCIL Cheshire West and Chester Council:For all local authority Inquiries regarding schools, roads, social services, planning, the Civic hall, street cleansing, refuse disposal, local highways, environmental health and housing. Tel 356 6789. CYBERCENTRE Neston Community Cybercentre, Methodist Church, Park Street, Neston. open Mon-Thurs. Tel: 336 7784 DENTISTS redcliffe Dental Practice, 25 Parkgate road.. 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-adult also includes a girls’ section. Tel Norman on 353 8337 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-miller-mp.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 [email protected] phone 0151 336 1069. POLICE Neston Police office, Neston Town hall. Tel: 0845 458 0000 SCHOOLS Neston high School 336 3902 Bishop Wilson Primary, Burton, 336 3396 Mostyn house School 336 1010 E [email protected] Neston Primary 338 2500 Parkgate Primary 336 1609 St Winefride’s Catholic Primary 338 2468 Woodfall Primary 338 2288 TAXI Thunderbirds. Tel 336 3999 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

I was so ugly as a baby that my mum fed me with a catapult.

USEFUL NUMBERS

Useful numbers and info

35 34