Tarporley Talk December 08

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www.tarporleytalk.com December 2008 - Issue 45

MERRY CHRIST MAS

Tattenhall Tarvin Kelsall Duddon Bunbury Eaton Huxley

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DEAR READERS WELCOME to the December edition of Tarporley Talk. There is always so much going on at Christmas - and the festivities get into full swing in early December with the switch on of the lights in Tarporley and Tarvin. Watch out for Santa on the Round Table float, who will be dishing out gifts acroos the area and collecting for charity at the same time.

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We’ve got a nice Christmas recipe, some advice on how to avoid piling on the pounds over the festive season and lots more besides. There is a feature on how a furniture company used their woodworking skills to bring an old van back to life and an article about the long awaited new playground at Kelsall. As the year comes to an end, so does the old regime at Tarporley Talk. The magazine is now under new local ownership and we hope to make it even more successful in the future. So look out for lots of bright new features over the coming months

Publisher

Talkabout Publishing

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Contributors Mike Arthurs, Janet Heath and Simon Sherriff Print

Delmar Press

Kind regards

Sales

Lynne Bradley [email protected]

The Talkabout Team

Production Jon White & Distribution

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200 HOMES TO BE BUILT?

MARINA UNDERWAY

TWO hundred new homes are likely to be built in Tarporley. Three sites have been earmarked by Vale Royal Borough Council at Heatherways, the Brook Farm School site and the existing primary school site on Park Road.

WORK is underway on the £2.5m marina on the Bolesworth Estate in Tattenhall. The marina, on the Shropshire Union Canal, is expected to open in spring 2009. Up to 300 boats can be moored there to access either the main canal network at Nantwich or travel north to Chester.

ECO ENERGY PLAN TWO weather stations could be built at Ashton Hayes and Kelsall as part of an ecoenergy project. Plans have been put forward for the 30ft masts at Church Road, Ashton Hayes and at Longley Lane, Kelsall, to monitor the potential for wind and solar power. The idea is to work out how renewable can be harnessed to meet energy demands in the village. The masts, which will stay in place for a year, have been criticised by some as a blot on the landscape.

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10 ways to enjoy an active 10 ways to enjoy an active Christmas Christmas... www.vervehealthandfitness.co.uk

Wrap up warm and go for a 20 minute brisk walk to get your heart pumping. If you have children, they’ll love to go for a walk with you too. Remember to keep the pace fast and fun! Use any Christmas parties as an opportunity for a dance workout. Your children will love to dance around the living room with you too. Be as silly as you want, no-one will see! Remember that childhood favourite, 52 card pick up? When you tidy up the wrappings from all those presents, squat down and stand up purposefully with each handful you scoop up, feeling the strength in your legs and bottom. Pick an exercise and do it while the kettle’s boiling. Good examples are lunges or squats and holding baked bean cans makes it more difficult! Use your bottom step for a quick cardiovascular workout. Stepping on and off your step whilst punching the air for a couple of minutes is a lot harder than it sounds! Set up a Christmas Day friendly competition with your family – who can do the most press ups or crunches in one minute?

Use Christmas TV viewing time as an opportunity to work your upper arms – place your hands beside your bottom on the edge of the sofa and lower your bottom as far as you can and back up again. Repeat as many times as you can. Keep that core tight! Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Lift your knees into your chest slowly, squeezing your abs as you go. Lower feet slowly as close to the floor as possible without touching and repeat. See how many pages of your Christmas Novel you can read whilst holding a plank position! Counteract the sofa slouch with some wonderfully soothing stretches. Go from the smallest crouch to the tallest stretch, from the narrowest shape to the widest stretch. Move slowly and purposefully, enjoying the sensation of stretching out those neglected muscles.

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Make Sunday a day at the Castle Our beautifully appointed 1851 restaurant lies in what was once Lord Tollemaches private chambers and looks out over the ward and Peckforton’s own private chapel. 1851 offers a vast range of locally sourced fresh produce that brings the very best of Cheshire together under one fabulously refurbished roof. Our head chef and restaurant manager offer a great blend of experience and enthusiasm that guarantees to make your visit a special one!! Sunday lunch is a great time to come and bring the family along £14.95 for 2 courses or £16.95 for 3 courses. Start your visit with drinks in the wine cellar bar followed by a great time in 1851. 1851 is open 7 days a week for lunch and evening meals as well as offering a relaxed environment from which to enjoy morning coffee or afternoon teas For all table reservations and further details please contact us on 01829 260 930 or visit our website www.peckfortoncastle.co.uk

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FOOTBALL TALK... TARPORLEY VICS FC TARPORLEY Vics have endured mixed fortunes during November. The First Team have won one game, drawn one game and lost two games since the last report, although they maintain second position in the League, one point behind Moore United F.C. Tarporley Vics poor form has allowed the chasing pack to gain ground and Golbourne, who won 3-2 against the Vics recently, trail by only two points with two games in hand. The other side to defeat Tarporley Vics last month were Warrington Town Reserves, who themselves are two points off the Vics and have three games in hand. The League is entering an interesting phase as we approach Christmas, although the preseason aim of a top four finish is still realistic as all the top teams are taking points off each other. The Cup draws have taken place and Tarporley Vics First Team has two interesting ties to prepare for. In the Cheshire League Presidents Cup Tarporley Vics have drawn Eagle Sports Reserve side at home, a match we are confident of winning after having beaten Eagle’s First Team already this year. In the Chester & District Senior Cup we have drawn Highfield FC from Blacon with the match to be played in Blacon on the 6th December. This fixture is a difficult trip for the Vics, with Blacon sides being notoriously

difficult to break down especially on their own turf. The Reserves side have also enjoyed mixed fortunes of late, suffering heavy defeats in Cup matches to Curshaws FC and Boarhound FC. The side rediscovered some form in the return to League action against Manchester Metropolitan University, beating them 3-1 with goals from Pete Aidley (2) and Joe Marley. Sixteen year old Joe went on to claim the winner against Sandbach United the following week. This game was marred with a serious injury to Danny Lloyd who dislocated a knee joint. With the game being abandoned after 83 minutes had been played the result stands as a 1-0 win although our main concern on the day was for Danny’s injury and our hopes for his speedy recovery. All of us at Tarporley Vics wish Danny good fortune with his recovery and look forward to his return later in the Season.

With Christmas approaching Steve Lloyd and Andy Williams wish to thank the players for their commitment shown so far this Season and they hope that we can all deliver the success at the end of the Season that your commitment deserves. Tarporley Vics would also like to thank the Sponsors and Supporters for continuing to assist with the financial backing that we need to stage football matches. In these times of a “Credit Crunch” we have been astounded by the continued level of support shown and thank you all for allowing us to keep Tarporley Vics moving forwards, on and off the pitch.To keep up to date with further news and our forthcoming fixtures visit our Website: www.tarporleyvics.co.uk

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ROTARY CLUB SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER THE Rotary Club will be spreading some Christmas cheer in December. Members will be giving away hot chestnuts on the High Street on 5th and 20th December. On Friday 5th, members are taking part in the Christmas lights switch on at Chestnut Terrace, and will be giving away Hot Roasted Chestnuts. OnSaturday 13th they will be collecting for The Neuromuscular Centre in Delamere Forest so you can combine buying your Christmas tree with giving to charity! Finally, on Saturday 20th they will again be out on the High St giving away Hot Roasted Chestnuts and dispensing Christmad cheer.

DECEMBER (dates only) TUESDAYS 9th & 16th 10am-2pm

It has been a busy year for the club, with the Tarporley Carnival in July raising £4000. Preparations for next year’s carnival on 11th July are all ready well under way. In October members helped people park their cars at the ‘Food and Garden Festival’ at The Hollies. At the start of November, the Charity Track day was held at Oulton Park which raised over £1000. If you would be interested in finding out more about Rotary - maybe about joining your local club - then visit the web site www.tarporleyrotary.org.uk President Jim Webb wishes everyone in the area a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He thanked people for their support which enabled the group to raise cash for Tarporley Hospital, Petty Pool Centre, Leonard Cheshire Disability and Make Polio History charities.

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YOUR JOURNEY TO A NEW BATHROOM In the past the bathroom has often played second fiddle to the kitchen when deciding on which of your rooms to refurbish. However, due to the desire for escapism and relaxation in the home, the bathroom is fast becoming first choice! Whether you are looking for an invigorating and refreshing shower in the summer, or a mood enhancing, relaxing bath in the winter months, your bathroom refurbishment done properly with sufficient thought can give you that spar experience every day. We asked Ed Davies of William and Maurice what should be considered before deciding on upgrading your bathroom. He told us that you need to think about an effective design, suitable products and an installer who you trust to do an excellent job. “Your journey to a new bathroom” says Ed “should begin with a designer asking you the right questions”. His view is that all customers know what they like and dislike and that you shouldn’t be told what you want and need. A customer should be given time to consider the options available and be helped in making the right decision rather than being told what their new bathroom should be like. You need to consider how to make the best use of the available space. Your new bathroom should fulfil your needs and requirements as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Once you are happy with the design, you will look forward to the exciting task

of choosing new products. Ed told us that when choosing different products, consideration needs to be given to quality, style, design and elegance. “If you want your bathroom to stay looking brand new despite the fact that it is usually in constant use, it is advisable to purchase good quality goods. These do not always have to be expensive.” He says that if you like a costly designer range, that is great, but make sure you are not just paying for the name. On the other hand, if you choose to spend less, make sure that you do not compromise on quality, after all a new bathroom should last for years. When considering which installer to use, you need to make sure that you get a quality job done and before you employ anyone it is advisable to get references.

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POOR HOT WATER & SHOWER PERFORMANCE? HOT UNDER PRESSURE (part of William & Maurice) will find the right solution for you

Our services include: Fully pumped hot water systems Un-vented hot water cylinder installations (fully certified) Power shower installation and upgrades

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William and Maurice pride themselves on the quality of their installation particularly on the work the customer doesn’t see. Ed told us that you need to make sure that the preparatory work is as good as the surface finish. William & Maurice approach the process from a customer’s needs. They will meet you at your house, view your bathroom and listen to your ideas and needs. A design and quotation is then completed with the knowledge of your bathroom’s layout. Brochures are provided so you can make decisions in the comfort of your own home. Once you have made your final decision, they will personally oversee the complete installation of your new bathroom to their exacting standards. Testimonials are available. For a quality bathroom installation contact Ed Davies on 07980 74806 5

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LET THERE BE LIGHT! FESTIVITIES officially begin in Tarvin on 5th & 6th December with the town’s Christmas Festival. From 6.30pm - 9pm on Friday 5th & 10am-4pm on Saturday 6th the Christmas Tree Lighting takes place. Children can bring letters for Santa Claus who will calling in over the weekend. There will be food stalls together with lots of craft stalls - handy for those Christmas presents. Christmas Tree Festival in Tarvin Methodist Chapel during the weekend (finale on Sunday at 4pm). The selection of musical entertainment includes the Salvation Army Band, local singers & the Seymour Road Primary School Steel Band. Local parking will be indicated close to Tarvin High Street. Free admission.

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By Leigh Myers

EXTRAS FOR CHRISTMAS Syrup Glazed Parsnips

Sage and Chestnut Stuffing

Serves 4 Ingredients:

Serves Ingredients:

700g Parsnips peeled and quartered 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil 25g-50g Unsalted Butter 2 Large Tablespoons Golden Syrup Salt and Pepper

10 Sage Leaves 4 Onions diced 100g Sausage meat 125g Breadcrumbs 50g Chestnuts 1 Egg Salt and Pepper

Method: 1.The parsnips can be boiled in salted water for 2 minutes before roasting. Place a tray in the oven to heat up with some olive oil. 2.Add the parsnips and keep turning till golden brown. Then add the butter and golden syrup until caramelised. Season accordingly.

Method: 1.Place diced onions into water and boil until soft. Then separate the onions from the water and pat dry. 2.Finely chop the chestnuts and sage and add to the onions. 3.Add the rest of the ingredients and thoroughly mix. 4.Season lightly and roll into medium size balls. Roast in the oven for 5 – 10 minutes on a medium heat (160-170˚c).

Chefs Tip: The reason we use Golden Syrup is it can take more heat than honey which tends to burn very quickly.

Leigh Myers Executive Head Chef [email protected]

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Tattenhall Gardening Society

Market dates

THE group are planning a cosy and festive Christmas gathering for Pat Taylor’s illustrated talk “Thomas Blaikie: The Capability Brown of France”, the Scot who had a successful career as a landscape designer and garden consultant in France before, during and after the Revolution. Pat is the author of a little-known book which will be of great interest to those keen on the history of plant exploration in the Alps. Come and join us on Wednesday 10th December at 7.45pm in the Barbour Institute. Hopefully, all is well in 2009 and we were spared the strong winter storms, often damaging our well treasured trees. Come and listen to an illustrated talk on ‘Jodrell Bank’s Granada Arboretum’ by Dr Rick Benton. The 35 acre Arboretum holds many national collections as well a collection of trees & shrubs from many genera. Meet us on WEDNEDSDAY 14th January 2009 at 7.45 in the Barbour Institute. We wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

THERE will be no Country Market on 5th December at the Barbour Institure, in Tattenhall, due to the Special Christmas Country Market on Saturday 6th December – 2-4pm It is business as usual in January when the Country Market returns with a “Taster Market” on Sunday 9th January – 2-3.30pm, giving people an opportunity to taste some of the great produce on offer! The weekly Country Markets will then commence on Friday 30th January – 9.15-11.15am.

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OLD VAN IS PART OF THE FURNITURE! ROBERT BENNETT OF THE THE craftsmen at Brownlow specialise in traditional hand crafted furniture, kitchens and cabinetry, so imagine their surprise when director Rob Bennett turned up with a rotten, rusty and neglected 1949 Morris Commercial, strapped on a trailer. The van is made of wood and clad in aluminium, so with one of their company’s catchphrases being ‘if it’s made of wood we can do it’ the challenge to restore it was on. After six months of TLC the van has been brought back to life and last week past its first MOT in 20 years. With a top speed of 40mph there is little danger of getting a speeding ticket, but the company will be using it for light deliveries across the county.

Brownlow Furniture 5 Barrowmore Estate, Barrow, Great Barrow CH3 7JA Tel 01829 740077 Mob 07966 035007

BROwNLOw FURNITURE COMPANy SHOCkS HIS COLLEAGUES One day it is hoped that it will be the most recognisable van in Cheshire. The van symbolises everything that is excellent about the company which began 10 years ago in Rob’s parents’ garage Attention to detail and craftsmanship are key to the success of Brownlow. They produce bespoke furniture to the exact requirements of their customer. People often come in with their own design sketches which the team transform into some amazing pieces of furniture, or if desired free advice on designs can be given. They make furniture in many different materials including locally sourced oak and maple from the Amish community. The workshop which employs 10 craftsman

and two apprentices was buzzing during our visit. It is amazing to see how furniture goes from the drawing board through the cutting and shaping process and finally to the finished article. Brownlow furniture is a great example of a local business producing a lasting legacy for so many people in the area. You know that the furniture you buy from there has been lovingly hand crafted in the traditional way to last a life-time.

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Stagecoach Nantwich offers free trial sessions! STAGECOACH Nantwich is now offering free trial sessions to local children. The variety within the sessions at Stagecoach keeps children focused and enthused and after three hours of active, stimulating classes they are alert and stretched mentally and physically. As Stagecoach is now in its 20th year, it’s amazing to see how our students have developed. Many parents report on how their own children have benefited – for some it’s a new passion for the performing arts, for others it’s an increase in confidence which shows in both their school and social life, for many it’s the new friends they see each weekend. The free trial sessions are being held on Saturday 13th December and places are strictly limited and must be pre-booked. Stagecoach is open to boys and girls aged from 4 to 16 of all abilities. Siblings are welcome and enjoy a half-rate fee. Children from 4 to 6 are welcome to enrol in our 90 minute Early Stages classes. Over a year, your child will enjoy professional training in all aspects of theatre performance. Working in a small group of up to 15 students with supportive specialist teachers, you and your child will be thrilled at how quickly they progress. As one of our students, each week next term your child will enjoy:• an hour of singing from shows, films and a variety of popular music • an hour of dance using elements of ballet, tap, modern, jazz and other styles • and an hour of drama covering a wide range of drama games, confidence exercises and improvisation skills • we offer Lamda examinations in both singing and drama and run our own dance group To enrol or to book your child’s free trial session please call 01829 759353. You will have the opportunity to enrol your child on 13th December. Complete the paperwork there and then and get £30 worth of uniform absolutely free!

Act, sing and dance at your local Stagecoach STAGECOACH teaches children the skills they need to act, sing and dance. We help them to move freely and well, express themselves clearly and more easily to gain confidence and self esteem. Schools open for three hours at weekends in the school term. There’s no need to audition all they need is enthusiasm and to be age 4-16

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A Very Merry Christmas from the team at Salon Vie in Tattenhall

This Christmas, whether you’re looking for a cool colour, a contemporary style or something wild and funky, choose Salon Vie.

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Playtime starts in Kelsall - that’s official THE new £65,000 toddlers play area at Kelsall Green has been officially opened. It marks the end of 30 years campaigning by the parish council and its partners to develop the land on Chester Road behind the Morris Dancer pub. But the work does not end there. Kelsall Parish Council need help to find £16,500 for the multi-use games area for local teenagers. If you would like to help fund the Kelsall Green project, call Tara Edelman on 01829 752720. To view more pictures of the Kelsall Green project, visit www.kelsall.org.uk. Picture kindly supplied by www.kelsall.org

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PHENOMENAL SUCCESS AT KING’S SINCE its foundation in 1541, the King’s School has maintained an impressive reputation for academic excellence and offers an exceptional all round education to girls and boys from 7-18 years old. The Junior School takes boys and girls aged 7-11 and offers an exciting and inspiring education and outstanding music, drama and sport in small classes of 15 -24. The vast majority of children go on to the Senior School. The Senior School takes children from 11-16 years. Our excellent academic results speak for themselves but add to this the outstanding teaching staff, wonderful extra curricular programme and the unique learning environment, and the result is an unbeatable combination to inspire and stretch young minds in small classes of 24. The Sixth Form@King’s is an independent centre within the school, with its own cybercafé, study area, careers library and

lecture theatre. 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 is a high achieving school with a huge extra curricular programme. The academic success of our students is phenomenal with 100% going to universityand not just any university- 10-15% to Oxbridge, almost 50% to “The Times Top 25”. Many others go on to other top universities and specialist schools such as medical and vet colleges. Financial considerations should not deter you from coming to visit King’s as bursaries are available for Senior School and Sixth form study. Come and visit the Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form Centre and see for yourself our unrivalled facilities and meet our pupils and teaching staff.

ENTRANCE EXAMS Missed our Open Day? Don’t worry – applications for our Junior and Senior school for September ‘09 are still welcome. EXAM DATES:

23rd January, ‘09: Year 3 (age 7) & Year 7 (age 11) 31st January, ‘09: Years 4, 5 & 6 (age 8-10)

For a prospectus, further details or to arrange a visit/taster day: Co-educational 7-18 years

Tel: 01244 689553

www.kingschester.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

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LOCAL WEDDING Portal Golf and Country Club was the venue for the wedding of Laura Purcell and Steven Huxley. The happy couple enjoyed a honeymoon in Kenya and Zanzibar. Picture by Stuart of Forever Weddings 0151 339 3513

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December in the Garden by Janet Heath With winter closing in try seeking out some of the individual plants brave enough to give some interest. Pick a selection of flowers and foliage from your garden, put them in a vase on Christmas Day and admire at close quarters!

winter and can be planted out in preprepared planting spaces in the garden. Look for Minarette or Ballerina columnar apple trees with apples growing close to the main trunk on short fruiting spurs. They are perfect for small gardens either in the borders or planted in large pots.

Maybe you will find a very late rose, the yellow starry flowers of winter Jasmine or Cyclamen or Primula flowers popping up. Euphorbias tend to keep their foliage in winter giving green or purple rosettes of leaves. You are likely to find Hellebore orientalis are blooming well with their large nodding flowers in white, pink and deep purple or the Corsican Hellebore with large sculptural leaves.

Last year I ordered two Minarette apple trees from a specialist supplier. They arrived in mid winter and I planted them in large pots in John Innes No 3, soil based compost. In spring they blossomed, then the fruit formed so I had a few apples to pick this autumn. Not bad for their first year!

If it is mild, scent can come from Sarcococca, the winter box and Viburnum bodnantense Dawn, both of which flower on and off throughout winter. Winter flowering cherry trees will also blossom in mild periods of winter for a few months. December is not too late to order bare rooted trees and roses from specialist nurseries. Fruit trees are despatched over

Roses ordered as bare rooted plants are often cheaper than buying when in leaf. Planting in a well-prepared planting hole to which you have added some well rotted compost or manure will give them a good start and beautiful flowers next summer.

Janet Heath, the Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 [email protected]

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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! TARPORLEY & District Round Table will be accompanying Santa on his prechristmas tour of the local villages, to meet the children & see what they want for Christmas. They will of course be collecting for local charities too if you should feel so inclined). Here are the Tour Dates : * Fri 5th Dec: Tarporley High St – Christmas Lights switch on * Sat 6th Dec : Kelsall * Tue 9th Dec : Duddon * Wed 10th Dec : Ashton & Barrow * Fri 12th Dec : Tattenhall * Sat 13th Dec : Tarvin

* Mon 15th Dec : Bunbury * Tue 16th Dec : Waverton * Wed 17th Dec : Eaton & Little Budworth * Fri 19th Dec : Utkinton & North Tarporley * Sat 20th Dec : Tarporley South

Thought about joining Tarporley & District Round Table? Are you: * Between the ages of 18 & 45 * Interested in doing something practical to support local charities, and good causes within our community * Up for a bit of a laugh * Oh yeah – and male. Tarporley & District Round Table is a group of local men, from various walks of life (Farmers, finance, engineers, et al), all living in Tarporley and the surrounding villages, who meet up regularly (generally every other Monday) & undertake a variety of social activities. Often ones that you would not otherwise get a chance to do. For example, in the last 12 months or so, we have: Paintballed; croqueted; abseiled, played cricket; pottery’d; made our own Christmas Record!; archery’d; sailed; golfed & much more.. In the coming months we will be: skiing at the Chill FactorE; Pub Olympics at the Crown; Skittles at the Bickerton Poacher; a treasure hunt. In addition, we undertake our extremely rewarding community activities, such as: * In conjunction with Rotary Club, we organise & run the Tarporley Carnival * We accompany Santa’s float around the local villages, in the lead up to Christmas * Put up, and take down, the Christmas Trees on Tarporley High Street * Organise and accompany several coach loads of

local pensioners to an evening of “Christmas Revelry” at Sainsbury’s with music by the Tarporley Silver Band. We are a thriving Round Table, that values are allegiances to our local Community. Beyond this, Round Table is an organisation that provides us with tremendous opportunities to meet socialise, & even work with like-minded people nationwide, and we are proud to be associated with all the great work carried out by Round Tablers throughout the UK . Although we are a healthy, active Table, we are constantly thinking about “Tomorrow’s Tarporley” and are extremely keen for new blood to come & join us, and help carry the baton into the next decade & beyond. If you think you might be interested – or you are just curious – please contact one of us on the numbers below, or just speak with any Tabler you might know. We’ll invite you along to one of our evenings as a guest – no obligation whatsoever – and you can see if it’s for you. Personally, I don’t think you’ve lived until you’ve clung to the back of a trailer driving between Ashton & Barrow in a freezing hail storm, with Santa by your side! Now is a good time to join as our Burns Night celebrations are quite simply unmissable! Sean Taylor, Chairman (07855 863978) Derek Gibbon, Vice Chairman (07500 226265) Wayne Jeeves, Membership Officer (01829 733898)) Keeps your ears open for the music!!

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CHESTER & DISTRICT LADIES HOCKEY CLUB NEW players welcome. All ages and abilities We are a small, friendly club based at The King’s School, Wrexham Road, Chester, and train regularly on Wednesday evenings from 7-10pm with regular weekend fixtures in the Cheshire League 3 table. For further information contact the club’s Vice Captain, Andrea Appleton on 07821 407434, or alternatively, come along to training on a Wednesday evening.

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Getting away from Gas & Oil Eco energy advice with Simon Sherriff

OIL is a limited resource, sought after by an increasing and oil hungry population. It is undisputed that at some time demand will outstrip supply, and at this point prices will begin to rise again. The days that heating oil was truly cheap are well and truly gone, so what are the alternatives:

that controllable. You cannot switch it on and off like a gas boiler. Once its on its on. There are also dedicated wood boilers now on the market and these are increasingly popular. Like your wood stove, these are loaded daily and generate vast amounts of heat in a small amount of time. Log boilers are bulky and require an energy store or accumulator tank to heat a property efficiently.

1. Heat Pumps Heat pumps are a form of efficient electric heating. They come in several different forms, the most common being the ground source heat pump. This utilises warmth stored over the summer in the ground to heat a property efficiently in the winter. Heat pumps are not suitable for retrofitting into older houses, but can be very effective with indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

3.Wood Pellets The newcomer and top of the wood heating family. Wood pellets are made from sawdust, a by product of sawmills and are therefore environmentally sound. Unlike logs, the pellets are small, and the boilers much more akin to modern oil and gas boilers with fairly rapid response times. Wood pellet heating is controllable and automatic. The boilers automatically ignite, and put themselves out according to the demand in the room or house.

2. Logs Wood can be utilised in several forms, the simplest being a wood burning stove. If you have a local source of wood, a wood burning stove can be an extremely cheap and effective way to heat a house. Disadvantages of wood are: It is labour intensive; Logs need to be stored and dried out for up to 6 months to get the moisture content down to 30% or less;. Logs are not

If you are thinking of changing your heating system, there ARE alternatives, some of which may be much more cost effective than you might have considered. Call us on 01244 460144 to discuss your requirements or look on our website www.ecoenergydepot.co.uk

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Golf club is perfect for weddings and parties PRYORS Hayes is a welcoming club for players of all ages, ability and gender, which benefits from an inclusive and friendly atmosphere.

The club provides first class facilities, including buggy-hire, a cosy club house with formal and informal seating, a bar and high quality yet reasonably priced food Set amidst rolling Cheshire countryside, Pryors Hayes is the perfect place for a relaxing yet challenging round of golf. The clubhouse restaurant offers you the chance to sit and enjoy a meal with panoramic views of the course. This year, Pryors Hayes Golf club was a finalist in “Most Welcoming Club” in the Clubhouse awards, chosen from nearly 3000 golf clubs throughout the UK. The building also houses a Pro Shop, which has a good selection of balls, gloves and clothing as well as special offers on equipment. Outside of the club house is the patio area which is bordered by heather and greenery. Overlooking the 18th green and practice green, the patio is a great place to enjoy a cool drink in the afternoon sunshine. The attention to detail is everywhere, from the flower beds outside the clubhouse, to gravel pathways and manicured fairways; this is a club where the owner and ground staff are committed. Pryors Hayes is the perfect location for the reception of your wedding, christening or family party. We aim to provide everything to make you special day be as memorable and

enjoyable as possible. The private function room has a panoramic view of the golf course and the surrounding Cheshire countryside, including views across to Eddisbury Hill and Kelsall Hill. The function room seats up to 80 people, and can cater for 150 in the evening. We employ a full time chef and a team of experienced kitchen staff, so we are able to offer every style of menu from buffet to full course dinners. Please contact us for sample menus. Pryor Hayes is located along quiet country lanes which will ensure you have a quiet and relaxing time, but being situated just a few miles from Chester and the M56/M6 motorway network, we are also accessible and easy to find. Golf has so much to offer: exercise, friendship, fresh air and space – all contributors to a healthily lifestyle. Pryors Hayes, sits within open farmland and has view across beautiful Cheshire countryside and Kelsall and Eddisbury hills. Being a fairly level parkland course, players of any age can enjoy exercise, fresh air and the beautiful scenery. The course has been thoughtfully designed so that the 9th and 18th holes both finish at the club house. This means that younger golfers, and those limited for time, can still enjoy nine holes of golf without being miles away from the club house. To Book, please call Joan or Martin on 01829 741250, or email us [email protected]

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All part of the service How often to you check your oil and coolant levels? Even more importantly, how often to you check your tyres – pressures, tread and condition? Driving with correctly inflated tyres is vital for safety and according to a recent survey you can’t rely on garage air pumps as one in six is out of order! Incorrect tyre pressures affect every aspect of driving on both wet and dry roads – your car will use more fuel and antilock breaks work less well when tyres are under inflated. Spotcheck Valeting offer a free tyre and level check with every valet they carry out – trained by Autoglym to clean your car to show room standard, the Head Valet, Mike Arthur, is also a qualified mechanic so you can be sure that he knows exactly what is

required. So avoid a winter breakdown or something worse and call Mike to book your winter protection Valet and your free tyre and level check. “Gift vouchers available”

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Light up a life to remember someone special CHRISTMAS can be a joyous time for most of us – but if someone special is no longer with us it can be difficult. This is one of the reasons why the Hospice of the Good Shepherd team are giving people the opportunity to remember someone special in a positive way by lighting up a life in their memory. Light up a Life is your chance to dedicate a light on one of the special trees as a memorial to a loved one, friend, neighbour or colleague. The hospice will be holding a special remembrance service on Sunday 7th December, between 4pm and 6pm. Contact the fundraising team on 851811 or visit the website at www.hospiceofthegoodshepherd.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES ANDREW P DEAN (Dip NTC, CGLI, AVCM)

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KEV BURNS Fitting new heating systems Bathroom and tiling alterations Cylinder tank exchanges Conversions from gravity fed condensing Plumbing for new kitchens

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What’s on in your village? Let us know and we will list it for free! Send your listings to [email protected]

TARPORLEY Tarporley Community Centre



- Walk & Talk. 9:00am

Bookings/enquiries: Rachel Sims (01829 730921)

Friday

- Fit 4 Life : mature ladies 9:15

Weekly

Monday - 6.30pm at Delamere School Monday  - 9am at The Swan Hotel upstairs Tuesday - 7pm at Tarporley Junior School

• Army Cadets: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm • Childrens Drama (Helen O’Grady Drama School): Every Thursday 4.15 to 6.15pm • Childrens Dance Group: Every Friday 4 to 7pm

Pilates with Stretch & Relaxation

Body Focus Tuesday  - 6pm at The Junior School in Tarporley Thursday  - 6pm at The Junior School in Tarporley

• Rhythm Time (music for under 5s): Every Monday from 10am

Walk ‘n Talk – local routes

• Water Colour Painting: Every Wednesday10am to 12pm

BUMS ‘n TUMS

• Scottish Dancing: Every Wednesday 7 to 10pm • Children’s Disco/street dancing: Every Saturday 2.15pm to 5pm • Kick Boxing: Every Monday at 7.45pm • Line Dancing: Every Sunday from 7pm Monthly:

Wednesday - 9.15am at the Swan Hotel Thursday - 6.15pm at Tarporley Primary School Tarporley Guides Contact Mrs Platt on 01829 781 478 Done Room in Tarporley Thursdays 7 - 9pm (term time only) For girls aged 10 to 14 years.

• Autumn Club: 1st Tuesday of the month 7pm • Bingo: 1st Saturday of the month at 7.30pm • Flower Club: 1st Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm • TADDFAS: 2nd Thursday of the month at 1.30pm • David Martin Jeweller and valuer: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 10.00am - 2pm (most months) Cheshire Health : Jen Francis Associates At Tarporley Community Centre (01829 732775 / 07779272353)

Tarporley Royal British Legion 01829 732561 Weekly Monday - Bingo 8pm to 10pm Tuesday - Indoor Bowles League 7pm Wednesday - Indoor Bowles 1.45pm to 4.15pm Wednesday - Weight Watchers 7pm Thursday - Slimming World 7pm Friday - Bingo 7.15 to 10pm (Play the Boards!) Snooker Club most evenings in the Bar

Monday - Body Focus Abdominals & Back. 6pm - Body Conditioning. 6.45pm - Two group sessions Salsa 8.30pm

Monthly

Wednesday - Body Focus Legs and Bums. 6:00pm - Body Conditioning. 6:45pm

• Prize Bingo: Every 3rd Saturday 7pm

• Country & Western Dancing: Every 1st & 3rd Sunday 8pm to 11.30pm • Ladies Section meeting: Every 2nd Tuesday

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from 7.30pm To book the Legion Hall for your event 9am to Midnight, contact 01829 732561 or leave a message. We will always get back to you after 6.30pm Line Dancing At Tarporley Community Centre Every sunday evening (excluding bank holidays) Absolute Beginners - 7 to 8pm Intermediate - 8 to 10pm Cost £4. For further info contact Daniel on: 07739 352209 Activities in the Done Room To book call 01829 732742

Age Concern : Cheshire Day Care Thursdays and Fridays at Oathills Lea in Tarporley from 10.00am - 3.00pm. If you are interested in becoming a member or a volunteer either to drive or help at the day care with teas, coffees and activities please contact Veronica Briggs, Day Care Co-ordinator. Tel 01270 219484 / 07917 638809. Events at The Crown Hotel Monday - Pool League Tuesday - Poker & Ladies Darts Wednesday - Free Pool After 7.00pm Thursday - Pool League Friday - Karaoke Saturday - Entertainer Sunday - Poker

Mon

- Pre-school - 9.15am to 12 noon - Rising 5’s - 1pm to 3.15pm - Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm

Tues

- Pre-school - 9.15am to 12.00noon - Pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm

Tarporley Baptist & Methodist Church

Weds

- Pre-school - 9.15am to 12 noon - Mother’s Union 2.15pm (1st of month) - Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month) - Rainbows - 4.30pm – 5.30pm - Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm

NCT Baby & Toddler group every Friday 10 – 11.30am £1 per family, everyone welcome!

Thurs - Pre-school - 9.15am to 12 noon - Pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm - Guides - 7pm to 9.00pm Fri

- Pre-school - 9.15am to 12pm

Sat

- Ballet, tap & modern - Dance - 9.00am to 12.30pm

Sun

- Sunday School - 10.00am to 11.30am

(For details on Pre-school call 01829 730233) Tarporley Tennis Club New members welcome. For further information telephone 01829 732026. Tarporley Millpool Probus Club (01829 260 955) Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. Tarporley Library (01829 731794) Mon 2-7pm, Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm

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TATTENHALL The Studio Tattenhall Are you interested in Body Control Pilates, Nia, Dru Yoga, Alexander Technique or Creative Beading? Full details at www.thestudiotattenhall.co.uk or ring Jill on 01829 771895  Tattenhall Barbour Institute (01829 752299 or 07715 720651) Every Tuesday 6pm to 8pm Samurai Karate International Every Friday 9.15 - 11.15am Tattenhall Country Market. The market provides freshly prepared, locally sourced home cooked food for the public. Tattenhall Toddlers The Recreation Club (The Flacca) Tattenhall Tuesday and Friday 9.30-11.30am (during term time) We are a friendly group for 0-5 year olds accompanied by a parent/carer Play,crafts,singing First child £1.50 each additional child (over 6 months) 50p. For more details contact Lucy (01829 782073) or Maxine (01829 782769) Tattenhall Library (01829 770769) It is situated in The Village Room at the Park Primary School, Chester Road, Tattenhall and is open on Tuesdays from 2pm until 7pm and Fridays (2-5pm).  We have a wide range of books, DVD’s for hire, a large childrens’ section and if we haven’t got what you’re looking for we’ll order it for you. Tattenhall Cricket Club Contact Mel Dobson on 07799 476 108 Are you interested in playing cricket & looking for a friendly competitive club to join this year? Tattenhall Cricket Club are members of the Cheshire County League and play in Division 2. We run 4 Senior teams & 3 Junior teams and are looking for new players of all abilities. Our ground is in Tattenhall, 8 miles south of Chester off the A41.

Winter nets begin at Tarporley High School on Thursday 31st January 7.45pm to 9.45pm up to the end of March. All new players welcome. BARBOUR INSTITUTE High St, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9PX. Bookings & Enquiries: 01829 770516. Monday 9.30am-12.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 2-4pm 7.30-9pm

Citizens Advice Bureau (Alternate Mon) Mixed Media Art Class Probus Games Yoga

Tuesday 10am-12 noon 2-4pm 4-5pm 7-9pm

Drop in Coffee Morning Art & Craft Group Starbright Theatre Co Watercolour Painting

Wednesday 9.30-11.15am 7.45-9.30pm 7.30-10pm

Little Piccolos (music) Gardening Society (2nd Wed) WI (3rd Wed)

Thursday 6-8.30pm

Karate (Tel: 01829 752299)

Friday 9.45-10.45am 9.15-11.15am 7-10pm

Stretching & Body Awareness Country Market (01829 770196) Duplicate Bridge

Saturday 9-10am 11am-12 noon

Tae Kwon Do (children) Shooting Stars (ball games for children)

Nia at The Flacca Tattenhall Contact: Jill on 01829 771895 Mondays 10.00 - 11.00 am and Thursdays 2.00 - 3.00 pm. Cost: £3.50. Come and join in the fun! Dance your way to fitness and health. Suitable for all ages, sizes and levels of ability. Little Piccolos Fun Music Sessions at the Tattenhall Barbour Institute Every Wednesday 9.30am Toddlers 10.30am Pre-schoolers

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Tattenhall Amateur Dramatic Society

TATTENHALL TENNIS CLUB

Join a warm & friendly group - to meet new people, have fun, help with production - or tread the boards!

Club mornings Tuesday 10a.m. Club evenings Tuesday 6.30p.m. onwards

Contact 01829 771353 or 770482

We hold regular in club tournaments and enjoy summer league matches for more competitive tennis.

We are always open for those wishing to join the production team! All helpers and new members welcome.

Coaching is available - contact Stephen Wright on 07946 491696. For more information contact Val Meeks on 01829 770781.

TARVIN & HUXLEY Tarvin Community Centre

LITTLE ACORNS NURSERY PLAYGROUP

(01829 740885)

At Huxley Village Hall Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9am till 12pm

Toddler’s Group Fridays Yoga

10.00-11.30 Mondays and

13.30-15.30 Mondays

Tarvin Library 12.00-19.00 Tuesdays

13.30-17.00 Thursdays

Ballet 15.30-18.00 Tuesdays Aerobics & Body Toning 19.00-20.00 Tuesdays Silver Threads 14.00 2nd+4th Wednesdays of month Slimming World Wednesdays

9.15, 17.30, 19.00

Flower Club 19.45, 2nd Wednesday of month W.I.

19.45. last Wednesday of month

Bingo

19.30 Thursdays

Kung Fu

18.30-20.30 Thursdays

Civic Trust

Regular meetings/events

Tarvin Slimming World (0151 348 1076 or 07753 292254) At Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Lane, Tarvin Every Wednesday at 9.15am, 5.30pm & 7.00pm Consultant:Gill Knight Tarvin Youth Club Every Tuesday 7pm until 9pm. Scout Hut at the top of the playing fields in Tarvin. Fo ages 11 - 16 years old. £1 per session or £25 for annual membership.

Tarvin Tennis Club (01829 741314) We welcome new members of all abilities to come and try our 4 astroturf courts. From October we have 5 Winter League teams playing on Sundays and 2 Floodlit teams playing midweek for those interested in competitive tennis. Friendly club sessions switch to Saturday afternoons from mid-September. There are also various midweek sessions during the day throughout the year. Juniors are welcome, of course, and we hope they will be keen to practise their new skills following a very successful summer of coaching. More details at www.tarvintennisclub.co.uk or phone 01829 741314 or 01829 740178. WHIST DRIVE Thursday Evenings - 7pm at Huxley Village Hall STRETCHING & BODY AWARENESS (For inital details please call 0797 3826641) Tuesdays - 7.30 - 8.30pm at Huxley Village Hall Acting Up! Held at the Scout Hut in Tarvin. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For children aged between 5 - 16 For further information contact Emma on 07933 738682

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KELSALL Pilates Classes

Kelsall Flower Club

Fiona Enticott - Tel : 01829 751472 Email : [email protected]

Meets 3rd Wednesday in month at 7.30pm in the Methodist Schoolrooms, Chapel Green, Kelsall. Visitors always welcome to enjoy top class demonstrations and warm friendship.

£5 per session—places need to be booked Monday Morning Kelsall Community Centre Monday Evening Ashton Village Hall Tuesday Afternoon

Duddon Village Hall

Tuesday Evening Kelsall Primary School Thursday Morning

Utkinton Village Hall

YOGA Classes Joan Jones 01829 751421. Everyone welcome.

Further details, please contact Mary Hall (Chairman) 01829 751136 or Pat Kettle 01829 752441 (Secretary) Karate at Kelsall Community Centre. Monday -6pm-7pm Wednesday - 7pm-8pm. For further details call Barry Williams on 07866 496697, or just come along.

Vale Royal Farma

Kelsall Gardening Club

Certified Farmers Market - Tel. 01829 751300 Third Saturday of the month. 10am to 2pm Run by farming families at Eddisbury Fruit Farm, Kelsall

Meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Methodist Church Rooms, Chapel Green at 7.45pm. Non members welcome to all meetings(fee £2).

Kelsall Social Club Live Entertainment, Every Saturday Night.Top Class Acts, plus Bingo and Raffle.Bingo Every Thursday Night. Free to all members.

For further details contact Cathy Pell (01829 751218 - Secretary) / Jane Beattie (01829 751 032 - Chair)

Annual Membership £5.00. Tel 01829 752045

TIVERTON Tiverton Village Hall (Booking : Janice Farrall - 01829 732855) Weekly Bingo: Margaret Wilson on 01829 732781 Thursdays - 8pm till 10pm - Contact Duplicate Bridge: Call David Rigby 01606 784491 Mondays - 6.30pm till 10pm Wednesdays - 1.30pm till 5pm Line Dancing: Contact Win Bond on 01928 260080 Tuesdays - 10am till 12pm Monthly Drop In Coffee Morning: Last Thursday of month 10.30am - 12pm (Call Madge Marshall 01829 732217)

Garden Club: First Tuesday in the month - 8pm till 10pm Contact Audrey Povall on 01829 733520 Tiverton District Garden Club We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Tiverton Village Hall (just off the A49) at 8pm. Everyone is welcome at our lively and friendly meetings, and to the visits in the summer season. Entrance fee is £1 (non-members £1.50) and includes a raffle and refreshments. All enquiries to (01829) 733520 (Audrey Povall, Chairman) or 733465 (Joyce Harbottle, Secretary), or why not become a member annual membership is only £2 each, with lots of advantages.

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BUNBURY, Peckforton, Beeston & Tilstone Fearnall Pavillion Body-Toning Mondays -10.30am - 11.30am Indoor Bowling Mondays - 1.30pm Rainbows Mondays - 4.30pm - 5.30pm Brownies: (1st Bunbury Pack) Mondays - 6pm - 7.15pm (2nd Bunbury Pack) Wednesdays - 5.45pm 7pm

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Bunbury Village Hall 9am-2.50pm Wednesday and Friday Bunbury Village Hall 9am-12.30pm BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL Budo Club (Juniors) - Tuesdays - 7pm - 8pm Badminton Club (Seniors) Mondays - 7pm

Keep Fit Thursdays - 9.15am - 10.15am

Gardening Club - 3rd Tuesday - 8pm (Back Room)

Pilates Thursday - Pavilion - 10.30am - 11.30am Thursdays - Pavilion - 12pm - 1pm

Hanlon School of Dance : Wednesday & Thursday - 4.30pm Start

Toddler Group Wednesdays - 9.30am - 11.30am

Wednesday Club - 2nd & 4th Wednesday - 2pm

Royal British Legion

Women’s Institute

Every 2nd Monday at The Yew Tree - 8pm

Peckforton & Beeston W.I. - 1st Wednesday Peckforton Village Room - 7.30pm

Bunbury Running Ladies

Bunbury W.i. 2nd Thursday - Pavilion - 7.30pm Tilstone Fearnall & District WI - meets 4th Thursday at 7.30pm at Tilstone Fearnall Church Hall

Mondays at Nag’s Head - 6.45pm Early Birds Pre-School Contact: Hilary Armstrong 260410

DUDDON, CLOTTON & HOOFIELD Duddon, Clotton & Hoofield War

at 10.30am

Memorial Hall

Women’s Institute 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm

For booking call 01829 781490 or 01829 781756 Toddlers Group - Every Wednesday (term time only) 9.30 -11.30am Bowling - Every Wednesday (except summertime) at 7.30pm Aerobics & Body Toning - Every Monday (term time only) at 6.30pm Table Tennis - Every Monday at 7.30pm Monthly Coffee Morning - 3rd Tuesday of the month

Taekwondo Clubs Duddon & Clotton War Memorial Hall Tuesdays   6pm - 7pm Juniors                 7pm - 8pm Adults Fridays   5pm - 6pm Tots 6pm - 7pm Juniors 7pm - 8pm Adults Kelsall Community Centre Mondays  7pm - 8pm  Juniors/Adults

What’s on in your area? Send your regular community listings to [email protected] and we’ll place them for free in the magazine and online at www. tarporleytalk.com.

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DECEMBER 27th November - 11th January 09 Frost Fair At Chester Zoo. Large ice rink, Santa’s Grotto, festive crafts and gift ideas and fun-filled entertainment. www.chesterzoo.org/frostfair 5th DECEMBER Winter Wassail Huxley & Hargrave WI are holding a Winter Wassail on Friday 5th December at Hargrave Church Hall. A fun evening of readings, carols, music etc, a welcome drink and finger food to get in the mood for Christmas. Everyone welcome. Details of tickets priced at £5 on 01829 781298 or 01829 781255. 5th December Christmas quiz The quiz will be held at the War Memorial Hall, Duddon, at 8.15pm. Buffet and raffle in interval. Entry £5. 5th December- lights switch on Tarporley Christmas lights will be switched on, from 6-7.30pm. Tarvin Christmas Lights go on from 6-9pm 6th December - country market 9.30am-2pm, Church lane, off Tarporley high street 6th December - Youth theatre Stagecoach perform “Glad Rags” 11:30 a.m. & 4:15 p.m. Stagecoach celebrates its 20th birthday and to mark this momentous occasion, we are attempting to break the world record for the largest number of simultaneous performances of the same musical. Refreshments available. 01829 759353. 11th December - BINgo Duddon War Memorial hall is the venue for a bingo night from 7pm. Entry 50p.

14th December - Drama “An Evening of Drama” is the title of the show at the Nantwich Players Theatre, Pillory Street, Nantwich 7pm, with performances by the Stagecoach children. Call 01829 759353 for ticket details. 76 To advertise call 350398



THE Vale Royal Singers present What Sweeter Music - Christmas at St Philip’s Church, Kelsall, on Saturday 13th December at 7:30 pm. Admission: £8, children £5 Proceeds are in aid of St Philip’s Warm Welcome Fund The concert also marks the 30th anniversary of the Vale Royal Singers so they will be welcoming back previous members of the choir for this special event.

Tiverton Village Society

Tuesday December 2nd, 8pm

The Christmas Buffet with Surprise Entertainment. £2.50. All Welcome. Advance Notice: Tiverton Village Society New Years Eve Celebration at Tiverton Village Hall. Look out for details next month!

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