Tarporley Talk July 09

Tarporley Tiverton Cotebrook Tattenhall Tarvin kelsall Duddon

www.tarporleytalk.com July 2009 - Issue 52 Including the Tarporley parish Council newsletter

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CARNIVAL ATMOSPhERE ORGANISERS are putting the finishing touches to the Tarporley Carnival which takes place on Saturday 11th July, with a parade, silver band and cheerleaders among the attractions. Let’s hope that the weather stays fine, which certainly wasn’t the case for the kelsall School fair last month. The rain also forced the postponement of the St Alban’s Fair, in Tattenhall, but it was staged the following week in glorious sunshine! In this month’s edition there is news from across the area including an articles on the high school prom, pictures from the kelsall School and Tattenhall fetes. There’s also the usual features, including the Tarporley Parish Council page, garden advice, health and beauty and a big what’s on guide for the entire month. We hope you enjoy the magazine kind regards The Talkabout Team

The Tarporley Tester Can you find the Tarporley Tiger in this edition? he is hidden somewhere in the magazine. The answer is on page 86

All material is copyright and should not be reproduced without the permission of the publishers. All details are correct to the best of our knowledge. The publishers do not endorse or recommend any of the entries or advertisements in the magazine unless otherwise stated. We advise that you make your own judgements, enquiries and comparisons as with any other form of advertising. When contacting any business, we suggest that you confirm the exact type of goods and services offered, the qualifications held and all other relevant aspects of the service which you are seeking. The Publishers cannot accept liability for loss, damage or difficulties resulting from contacts made through the directory, from errors, omissions, from claims made by the advertisers or from omissions or inaccuracies relating to telephone numbers, wording, spacing or positioning of any listing, advertisements or other material regardless of how caused.

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Index of advertisers

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IN ThE NEWS  TArporley parish Council has voted ‘no’ to plans for wind turbines at rushton. parish councillors were united in their opposition to Cornwall light and power’s scheme for five giant turbines, which stretch up to a height of 400ft. The plans will now go before Cheshire West and Chester Council but local opposition is strong with people in rushton setting

up their own protest group called Cheshire Against rural Turbines.  KelSAll parish Council is warning dog owners that they are risking their lives by clambering over safety barriers on the busy A54 bypass. The parish council is asking for a new crossing in line with the existing footpath.

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TARPORLEy PARISh COUNCIL NEWSLETTER Tel. 01829 733496

Busy year for the parish council IT has been a busy year for Tarporley Parish Council, and in the main, councillors have worked well together with some worthwhile tangible results. The working groups were re-organised into two distinct groups, with six councillors sitting on each group, Infrastructure and Street Scene, this has helped to revitalise the Council and has led to the successful introduction of some very good village initiatives. The main goal of the groups was to help to move forward the objectives set down in the parish plan that was published in 2008. The Business Alliance is now well established, with an informative website: www.tarporleyba.co.uk, and a growing membership. The Country Market was actively supported with the formation of a Country Market Committee and the first market was held in December 2008. The Christmas lights Celebration was well received with local charities as well as Tarporley Silver Band and two local choirs to provide a very well attended Christmas lights Switch on. The Council has also been active in looking at ways to promote activities for the Tarporley village youth and is working towards a regular youth night held in a central location. for the Best Kept Village Award we were thrilled that our efforts were rewarded by the village gaining a fantastic first prize in 2008. on more routine activities we continue to monitor the state of our roads and pathways, and an annual “walkabout” now takes place in the spring to monitor trouble spots. We

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continue to work with the police and we contracted with the police to obtain the services of pCSo emily Benson for three years; the council is actively monitoring this service to ensure best value for the community. The new cemetery has been brought in to use and has proven a necessary resource following the closure to new burials in St Helen’s churchyard. The council finances are in good order, the year opened with a bank balance of £20,700, an anticipated income of £54,000 from the precept and modest other income expected from grants and bank interest to fund a budget of £56,500. In practice additional income was accrued due to a refund on Christmas lights electricity from Scottishpower and the growing income stream from the new cemetery raising other income sources to £11,700. The increased income plus a reduction in expenditure against budget to £49,800 due largely to a reduction in Christmas lights costs resulted in a year-end bank balance of £36,600. of the £36,600 bank balance £20,500 is allocated as reserves against specific accounts including replacement of the council’s £86,100 assets and £16,100 is available for allocation as expenditure plans in 2009-10 unfold. The parish Council accounts are subject to internal and external audit and passed audit without qualification.

TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILLORS Cheshire West and Chester Council Cllr John Grimshaw (Cons) T: 01829 752177 E [email protected] Cllr Andrew Needham (Cons) : T: 01829 732444 E [email protected] Cllr Barbara Roberts (Cons) T: 01829 730048 E [email protected]

Tarporley Parish Council Councillors The Chairman of the Parish Council is Councillor Heidi Nickson. The Parish Clerk is Mr. J. Macdonald Chartwood House, 20 Nantwich Road, Tarporley CW6 9UW cheshire.gov.uk Cheshire County Council Vale Royal Borough Council [email protected] Tel. 01829 733496 Councillor Andrew Needham Councillor Mrs. D. Joyce Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillors each of whom sits on one of the 730824) two Working Groups (01829 732444) (01829 which meet on alternative months or as required Councillor. Contact Details are (01829) Andrew.Needham@

Infrastructure Heidi Nickson (Chairman) ........................ 730601 James Blackford ........................................... 732585 Ernest Boynes ............................................... 733127 Gill Clough ..................................................... 733545 Jeremy Mills.................................................... 730898 Ken Parker ...................................................... 732188 Catherine Whincup...................................... via clerk Areas of interest Village initiatives, Transport and Highways, PCSO Contract and Security Community Bus Commerce, Christmas Lights/Festival

Street Scene

Richard Brierley ............................................ 732539 Linda Burrows . ............................................. 733228 Roy Craven . ................................................... 732869 Tim Hill ............................................................ 732804 Graham Lees ................................................. 733832 Areas of interest Best Kept Village, Flower Displays, Handyman, Street Cleaning Children’s Play Area and Community Initiatives.

Parish Council Meetings

Police Contacts

The Parish Council meets in the Committee Room of the Community Centre at 7.00pm on the second Monday of each month with the exception of August. Meetings are open to the public. A Parish Councillors’ Surgery is held at 6.30 pm prior to the Parish Council meeting when members of the public are welcome to discuss parish matters with councillors on an informal basis.

PC PC 4207 Ged Gigg E-mail [email protected] PCSO Emily Benson E-mail [email protected] Dragon Hall Police Office Answerphone 0845 4586377 Main Police Number : 01244 350222 Emergencies 999 Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

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Tarporley High School &

Celebrations for stylish students Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College’s Year 13 celebrated their Leavers Prom in style at Portal Championship Course. The students looked splendid in their special outfits and they enjoyed the company of a record number of staff who were delighted to celebrate with this outstanding year group. Head teacher Sarah Lee thanked Mrs Jones, Head of Sixth Forer, for her time and support with the students and wished her well for her forthcoming maternity leave. Miss Jones, Learning Mentor and Mrs Jones presented humorous awards to students who reciprocated by giving bouquets. Particular thanks went to the hard working Year 13 committee who organised this successful event. 28 To advertise call 01244 350398

SIXTh FORM COLLEGE Tarporley

Girls do more than make up the numbers!

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College has been awarded the Good Schools Girls A L GuideevA-level el Mathsgirls achievement award 2009. Success!! It is wThis ith gr award is based upon the uptake of announce eat pleasure that w e can that Tarpo and Sigirls at A rllevel their subsequent ey High and xth Form School College ha awarded s been the Good over Schools G the level gisuccess rls achiev uide Aem ent awar years 2006 –d 2008. 2009. This awar d is bahas sed upon This been girls at A the uptake level and of their su success ov equent the er thresult e years 20ofbsan 06 – 2008 . This has outstanding team been the result of an team effo outstandin rt from bofrom both th g teachers freffort om the m students and all th athemand atics facu students alllty. e Well done and coteachers ngratulatio the from ns! Mr C Pric e the mathematics Curriculu m Leader Mathemat faculty. ics.

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Winter weather fails to dampen spirits at kelsall School fair KelSAll School’s summer fair felt more like winter as the bad weather descended on Cheshire for the day. Lisa Furnival and Casey Furnival were on the jewellery stall On the book stall were Gillian Little, Linda Clarke, Sue McNeil and Gwyneth Struthers Opposite: Winners of the cake and vegetable design competitions were James, Gabriel and Alistair

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Local fashion label looking to expand! IN August 2007, local girl Tracy Farrow launched “cashmere&cotton”, an exciting new fashion label. Now in its fourth season, the range is aimed at the discerning woman and offers classic garments made up in two specific fibres to incorporate comfort, functionality, style and with the feel of real luxury. She believes that women of a certain age want to find a look and style that is right for them and build on it, not finding the need to change their wardrobe every season. With this in mind the range was conceived. A range of 100% cashmere knitwear is imported directly from the Far East, fine gauge cotton jerseywear is made in the UK and a classic cotton shirt range is sourced from the finest makers in Italy. Tracy has developed an easy to wear collection where the quality of fabric and make-up is paramount. Accessories such as beautiful Italian belts and

jewellery compliment the garments. Tracy began her career in clothing design after graduating with fashion business degree from Manchester. Throughout her career, Tracy has worked in various sectors of the fashion and clothing industry from design and technical services through to fashion buying for some of the largest retailers in the UK. Cashmere&cotton Ltd sell via agents at private house parties, ladies charity and business events and sale events throughout the UK. The range is also available by mail order and on-line. You can view the range via their website at: http://www.cashmereandcotton.co.uk

For women who like the idea of inviting a few friends for an evening of fashion or for ladies groups who enjoy the opportunity to try before they buy away from the hustle and bustle of the high street, a cashmere&cotton party is the ideal event. Tracy is now looking to develop the brand nationally via the website and the recruitment of additional agents across the UK who will sell through the party plan route on a commission basis. Tracy says “I am always pleased to speak to ladies with a flair for fashion who feel that this might be the fun, flexible earning opportunity they have been looking for. Times are tough right now within clothing retail, however I do believe that our brand offers simple, classic and timeless solutions to any wardrobe dilemma!”

HUGE SUMMER CLEARANCE Friday 3 July Due to popular demand we are delighted to return to Tarporley to offer you some amazing prices on our current range and up to 40% discount on the Summer stock. Classic Cashmere and Cotton Knitwear plus an exciting range of accessories and jewellery will be on sale at:

The Hunt Room of The Swan Hotel, High Street, Tarporley on 3 July 10am till 3pm. Please call 0845 5212064 to receive our latest brochure or to book your own party plan event.

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TA F TA N Our new Tarporley store is now open!

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Fete was worth the wait The weather was so bad on 6th June that the organisers of the St Albans fete in Tattenhall decided to postpone it for a week. It was a gamble that paid off because the following Saturday saw glorious weather and a good turnout on the green.

Left: Gill Friswell, from Barbie’s Boutique Below: The 1st Sandstone Scouts on the football game

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Carol Gregory, Linda Smith, Esme Crane and Elaine Dunham from Tattenhall WI Di Dobson, Tony McGrath and Anne McGrath on the baby stall Helen Palmer, Jonathan, Lesley Morris and Emma from Tattenhall Park Primary School

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Food, glorious food !

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he Gunnery is quickly establishing itself as a food lover’s destination with a fabulous restaurant, winebar and deli, all under one roof. Its location is enviable, halfway between Tarporley and Chester, it is carving a fantastic reputation for original food, recently scooping a prestigious award for its freshly prepared deli meals in the 2009 North West Fine Food Awards.

In today’s marketplace of faceless shops, the Gunnery, an old bakery, is a veritable treasure trove crammed with goodies. If you close your eyes it could be 1890, with the smell of bread still filling the air. It is unique to find a shop which retains its original Victorian interior and provides a wonderful backdrop for customers to shop or share a coffee with friends. Local artisan producers are represented whilst

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the in-house chefs create their own signature dishes. For those looking for great BBQ food then you’ll be spoilt for choice with the Gunnery’s summer menu. Choose between tasty dishes such as Memphis style sticky pork ribs or the classic Gunnery homemade steak burger. In the bar area, with its custom made carerra marble bar and roaring fire, customers enjoy a lively atmosphere. Its reputation as a wine bar is undisputed with a growing wine list of over 40 wines, International beers and bottled real ales. Day and night this is bustling with people who sit around the bar or wander into the Belle Époque Library, a first for the UK with Perrier Jouier sponsoring The Gunnery and providing the house Champagne. Now you can read all about the Champagne house and learn about the chateaux, whilst browsing through the wines for sale in the Gunnery off-licence. And if all this gets too much you can kick your shoes off and enjoy a glass of Champagne!

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Finally upstairs there is a high quality restaurant with an emphasis on serving fresh, seasonal food in a relaxed atmosphere. Children are well catered for and there isn’t a microwave in sight. For starters try the ham hock terrine with homemade piccalilli and for mains the marinated chicken breast, sage polenta and caramalised shallots. each room has its own signature colour, made intimate with fires and provides a warm welcome. Any room can be hired free of charge whilst the year ahead is looking good with plenty of gourmet and wine tasting events planned. And if you’ve enjoyed the Gunnery so much that you want to take it home then the chefs offer a catering menu bespoke to each event.

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IN ThE NEWS  people living on Nantwich road, Tarporley, put up signs to deter dental patients from parking on the street. But Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) says the ‘residents-only’ signs will have to come down. Tarporley Dental Centre has asked patients to park at the community centre.

 peCKforToN Castle Hotel has been awarded the prestigious two rosettes by the AA. A mystery diner was sent to the 1851 restaurant at the Tarporley venue and was so impressed with the quality of service and food that he awarded two rosettes.

STUDy TIME: MID Cheshire College has announced a number of adult education courses which will be held at Tarporley High School in the autumn. The courses are: Antique Furniture Restoration; Computing for Beginners; Cake Decorating for Any Occasion; Introduction to Digital Photography and Introduction to Psychology. The classes start 7-9pm on Monday 21st September and run for 10 weeks. Further information and enrolment by contacting the Community Education Team at Mid Cheshire College on 01606 720721, Email: [email protected] or visit the website www.midchesh.ac.uk

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The Bear»s Paw Roars Back Following a 12 month refurbishment programme as a result of a devastating fire, The Bear»s Paw has now re-opened providing the very best in home-made cuisine and traditional inn-keeper hospitality. Now under new management, we use only the freshest and most seasonal produce which is locally sourced wherever possible. The bar features six real ales from local micro breweries and a fantastic selection of renowned wines

Luxurious boutique style bedrooms

from around the world. With two open fires, reclaimed antique oak flooring and more than 200 pictures adorning the oak panelled walls, the inn has kept its traditional charming character yet with a stylish contemporary twist. And if you want to stop the night, our luxurious boutique style bedrooms with exquisite decor and furnishings are the ideal haven for a peaceful nights rest.

Real ales, world renowned wines and premium brand spirits

Serving food daily from 12 noon

The Bear’s Paw

Traditional charm with a contemporary twist

School Lane, Warmingham CW11 3QN Tel: 01270 526 317 [email protected] www.thebearspaw.co.uk Part of Nelson (Northwest) Hotels Ltd www.nelsonnorthwest.co.uk

Other properties include The Pheasant Inn, Tattenhall and Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, Chester

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Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Turning your ‘Once Upon a Time’ into ‘Happily Ever After’… inclUSivE wEdding pAckAgE fOR Only £4,500 bASEd On 60 gUESTS. Every wedding is unique and we believe your day should reflect this. Hosting only one wedding per day, you can be assured that you will be the sole focus of our attention on your special day. In addition we are able to offer this wedding package on selected Friday dates through out 2010 based on 70 guests for only £5,880. Terms and conditions apply. Offer is based on a maximum of 60 guests. Valid for the months of November 2009, January, February and March 2010 and selected Sundays throughout 2010. All offers are subject to availability.

This wedding package is inclusive of: • A reception drink on arrival • Three-course wedding breakfast, coffee and dainties • Half bottle of wine per person during the wedding breakfast • Glass of sparkling wine for the toast • Evening buffet • Chair covers and bows • One month Health Club membership for two • Top table dressed with swag • Red carpet • Cake stand and knife • Toastmaster • Use of grounds and gardens for your photographs

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Rookery Hall Health Club and Spa Become a member of our Health Club and Spa today. Our team are dedicated to ensuring your goals are achieved through a tailor-made wellness programme and personal training which follows on from an initial lifestyle consultation. Spa facilities include: Non-members are very welcome to use the Spa facilities. • Spa lounge and relaxation suite Call now to reserve an individual treatment or completely with cascading water wall pamper yourself with a full Spa Day. Use the Day Pass below • Spa with single and double to meet our team and book a full tour of the facilities.

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Health Club facilities include: • Fully equipped gym • Group exercise studio • Glass roofed 18m swimming pool • Hydrotherapy pool • Crystal steam room and sauna • Brasserie and bar

We have created several Residential and Day Spa experiences just for you to enjoy. Each one offers a variety of treatments, experiences and options. Alternatively choose a gift voucher with the option of using it towards over 100 treatments therapies and gifts.

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Country house sale won’t make Hugo richer! THE man whose name is synonymous with Hockenhull Hall says he won’t make a penny from its sale. Last month the Tarporley Talk reported that grade two listed building was on the market for £4million. But Hugo Arnold has written in to say that sadly for him, he won’t become a multi-millionaire from the sale. Mr Arnold said: “The hall and the farm are, in fact, owned by Hockenhull Hall Estates Ltd which is owned by a family trust. “I have never owned an acre but have managed the farm since 1949 and have lived in the house which was derelict since we were married in 1955. “I have no financial interest in the property but the company has purchased a cottage which we shall rent for our retirement. “Last month’s article suggested that I shall become a multimillionaire - a situation which couldn’t be further from the truth!” the Georgian building is set in 206 acres and enjoys fabulous views across the Cheshire countryside.

Tarporley Carnival

Saturday 11th July 2009 Parade theme - Fashion down the ages

High St Parade, Tarporley Silver Band, High School Cheerleaders, Delamere Dog Training Team, Irish Dancers, Explorer Scouts, Games, Entertainers, Stalls and Rides, Beer Tent, Tea tent and Burger stall Parade starts at 1.00pm; Grand Opening at Community Centre field 1.45pm

Adult Admission still only £1.50 - no increase!! Children under 16 admitted free Organised jointly by:

Rotary Club of Tarporley & Tarporley and District Round Table Profits in aid of local charities Stall bookings: Parade bookings:

Gordon Hamilton - 07777 602720 Robert Tomlins - 01829 730814

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JULY IN YOUR GARDEN Gardening by Janet Heath Hopefully this summer will be sunny so we can enjoy our gardens whether it is dining outside or just lounging about in the sun. Some herbs are great for adding to summer cooking. Mint is wonderful when added to Pimms and lemonade or pop a sprig in the pan when cooking new potatoes or peas. There are many different varieties of mint but grow in a pot or confined to an area where it can be contained, as many of them will invade your garden. In the vegetable garden, plant out winter leeks and brassicas such as broccoli and sprouts. Sow salads and French beans for a late crop. Do net fruit such as strawberries and blueberries. I tried to grow blueberries last year and had a crop developing nicely until the birds ate every one just before they ripened! Raspberries seem to be largely immune probably as the fruit is not so easy for birds to eat. July is a great month for perennials and many come in bright colours so take a trip to your local garden centre or visit some of our wonderful gardens to see what is doing well in July. Achilleas are sun-loving flowering plants that come in a range of colours from yellow, orange and red. Anthemis with yellow or white daisy flowers will continue into August or even September if you cut off the dead flowers. Crocosmia are also at their best in July with their sword shaped leaves and spikes of red, yellow or orange flowers. They may well need some support. Cooler colours of white and blue often come to life in the evening and seem to have an inner glow in fading light. Try white dahlias with their varied flower shapes. Many hardy geraniums have white or blue flowers and some varieties will often flower twice if the first flowers are cut off after flowering. The same also applies to Centaurea Montana the perennial cornflower. Hydrangreas are one of the best shrubs for flowering in July with a range of flower shapes from delicate lacecap to huge mopheads and some with cones shaped flowers. They prefer moist soil and will take light shade but will also grow in full sun. Give them enough space to grow. They flower on last years wood so if you cut them back, you may not have flowers the next year. Janet Heath – The Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 [email protected] 60 To advertise call 01244 350398

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Wish you were healthy?

SUMMER HOLIDAY ADVICE. BEFORE - DURING AND AFTER YOUR HOLIDAY IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING FOR A HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON. From skincare to DVT, hayfever and jet-lag, there is a lot to consider. Avoid all the usual holiday ailments with this NATURAL REMEDY COUNTDOWN…

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3 to 4 weeks before travel: Prior to long haul flights consider Horse Chestnut or Pycnogenol capsules (to help prevent DVT - deep vein thrombosis). 2 weeks before: Start taking Rhodiola rosea. Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb which may help with jet lag and variations in altitude and temperature. Rhodiola is also an effect anti-stress herb and so will help you deal with any holiday tantrums from your family or delayed flights. Rhodiola can also be supportive to those with a fear of flying. Add a 200mg capsule of B1 (thiamine) to fend off mosquito bites. B1 makes your skin smell unpleasant to insects, with no perceptible smell to humans! 1-2 weeks before: Start taking Beta Carotene and Grape Seed Extract to help strengthen your skin against sunburn. Remember that these useful products do not replace the need for an appropriate sunscreen lotion or cream. On holiday: Once on holiday, supplement daily with Grapefruit Seed Extract and Acidophilus capsules to prevent parasitic infestation and holiday tum.

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Hay fever remedies: Key nutrients and plant extracts which can help with the symptoms of hay fever include Quercetin which is found naturally in fruit rind and has natural and potent anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties. Bilberry extract improves oxygen flow to the eyes and can help with itchiness. Eyebright herb helps with stinging eyes and with nasal congestion. Pycnogenol is an extract of pine bark, which has helpful anti-inflammatory properties. Weightloss supplements: HCA, Cleavers & Green Tea all have the ability to help with weight maintenance. Nutritional and topical products formulated to help you have a healthy holiday season are available from tarporley health store. NOTE: Always check with your GP or other health professional for diagnosis or if taking medication.

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IN ThE NEWS  MAureeN Caney has been co-opted to the Kelsall parish Council following the sad death of Councillor Nancy Sutton.  BurWArDSley great great grandmother Gladys Hewitt celebrated her 105th birthday recently.  KelSAll’S first Beer Festival will be held at Kelsall Community Centre on 16th and 17th october with proceeds going to Kelsall Community School and St philips Church.  CHeSHIre West and Chester Council are looking into imposing new speed limits on the A54 near Kelsall. Consultants have recommended speed cameras at both ends of the Kelsall bypass, and a 40mph limit on both sides of the junction of the A54 with the A556.

Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa was the venue for the recent wedding of Helen Davidson & Simon Kirby

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Charity golf day raises £20,000! TArporley Schools Business Trust (TSBT) held their Annual Charity Golf Day at the MacDonald portal Hotel, Golf and Spa on 4th June. The TSBT was formed nine years ago by a local entrepreneur and has been run by a team of dads from Tarporley since then. over the years, the Trust has donated over £250,000 to worthy causes. earlier this year, the trustees retired and passed over control of the trust to a new team of dads, chaired by John Millington. The golf day was entered by 39 teams from around the uK who competed in a Stableford competition throughout the day and there was also a nine hole Texas Scramble in the afternoon. A gala dinner and charity auction rounded off the event. entertainment was provided by Ian Irving, a well known and very funny after-dinner speaker. The winners of the Stableford competition were a team from Volker rail and Gate Aviation took home the prize for the Texas Scramble. “We were overwhelmed by the number of teams who entered this year”, said John Millington. “We also had fantastic support from our sponsors who donated some great prizes for the competitions and the charity auction. We are still counting but we hope to have raised £20,000 on the day”. The organising committee are catching their breath before starting on the organisation of next year’s event, which will be held on 17th June 2010. For more information on entering a team or sponsorship opportunities please contact [email protected]

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The Music Factory

from Quavers Music est Chester 1989

Make music, be happy! Learn to read, write and play the Quavers way Expert music tuition for all children from 3 years

It’s fun!

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Coming to Tarporley soon

Nurturing young music-makers in Chester since 1989 and now coming to Tarporley The benefits of early music lessons are now beginning to be widely publicised through current research into the effects of music tuition on the social, academic and personal development of children, but, for children on the Quavers Music factory Course.... it’s quite simply fun! If you have been lucky enough have been taught music well at an early age, you will already be familiar with the lifelong joy that music-making can bring. Why not give your child the opportunity of a flying start to a lifetime of music making?

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

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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.

with Angela Bartlett

Available at: Angela Bartlett Health & Beauty Woodlands Way Tarporley Cheshire CW6 0TP 01829 733393 [email protected]

Visit our new on-line shop at: www.angelabartlett.co.uk

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TATTENhALL COMMUNITy ASSOCIATION We are trying to get enough laptops together in order to run some classes for our more mature students to learn how to email and use the internet. If you have an old laptop that could be used to access the internet that you no longer need but the community could use we would love to hear from you. perhaps this could be looked upon by businesses as a charity donation? Contact Hilary on 01829 770516. We are delighted to announce an exciting new venture for the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall – Greek and french classes may be on their way. These classes would be helpful to people who are going on holiday, businesses or someone thinking of going to live abroad. Whether they run will depend on the level of interest expressed, so if you are interested please do let us know. you can contact us here at the Institute on 01829 771649, or ring the tutor Chris on 07803 584 705, email [email protected]

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If you wish to discuss your individual requirements please contact Create a home office in your garden! Noella or Richard on: 01244 679 502, or email your enquiry to us at: [email protected] Aarco Exclusive Timber Buildings has become renowned as a countrywide leading installer of premierfur homether offices,information art & music studios,is gyms, games rooms, studios available ontherapy/beauty our website: and stunningly beautiful garden retreats to name a few. As a family business based in Chester, with emphasis on customer care, the company is run by richard and “A big thank you for the Noella Grace. fantastic cabin! We’ve no doubt “We believe that our eco-friendly buildings should we will get years of use from it”. enhance the home, lifestyle and work/life balance of our Michelle, Steve, Katy, Mark and Ruby, discerning clients,” says Noella. Cheshire. “We specialise in buildings for year round comfort and work closely with clients to tailor the design to suit their individual needs and busy lifestyles.” If you wish to discuss your individual requirements please contact Noella or richard on: 01244 679 502, or email your enquiry to us at: [email protected] further information is available on our website www.aarco.co.uk

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Drug drivers targeted in road safety campaign THE death of a grandfather at the hands of a motorist on drugs formed the heart of a hard hitting road safety campaign launched last month. Cheshire West and Chester Council’s road safety team unveiled an educational road safety DVD, called Fatal Distractions at the College of Law. Unlike previous campaigns which focus mainly on the impact of irresponsible driving on the victims and their families, this campaign concentrates on the consequences for those young motorists whose dangerous driving can cause such crashes on the roads of Cheshire. The powerful DVD tells of the death of Ron Birch who was killed on his way home to Telford to celebrate his 58th birthday with family and friends. His transit van was hit by a loaded cattle wagon on the A51 near Tarporley driven by a man whose driving

was impaired by drugs. The DVD has been designed to be used by teachers to explore the consequences of irresponsible driving and includes a lesson plan which allows students to discuss how such collisions can be prevented. Mr Birch’s widow, Fiona and their two sons Andy and Jamie attended the launch to lend their support to the campaign. Councillor Neil Ritchie, the environment portfolio holder for Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “With so many distractions and temptations for newly qualified young drivers to lose concentration or behave recklessly with often tragic consequences, it’s vital that we do all we can to educate people to behave responsibly behind the wheel.” The film includes a mock trial with Judge Elgan Edwards, the Recorder of Chester, held at Chester Crown Court.

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Garden & Patio Supplies Decorative Bark q Compost q Sand q Gravel q Decorative Stones Available loose or pre-packed Call Calveley Coal on 01829 261199 q

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hOME IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PODIATRY/ CHIROPODY HOME VISITS IN CHESTER £25 Call Peter Colhoun on 661148 or 07880 702745

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WhAT’S ON IN yOUR VILLAGE JULY FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE BARBOUR INSTITUTE, TATTENHALL FILM AT THE BARBOUR No need to book, pay on the door All films: Adults £5.00/ under 18s £4.00. refreshments available Thursday 16th July, 7.30pm – ‘Control’, cert 15 Doors open at 7pm Biopic of Ian Curtis (Joy Division). The band. punk. The affairs. Sam riley played the lead, with support from Samantha Morton. Loads of awards and excellent soundtrack.

TATTENHALL BEER FESTIVAL 11th/12th September A date for your diary; our marvellous annual Beer festival. BARBOUR INSTITUTE ROOM BOOKINGS We have a mixture of rooms of all sizes available for meetings, activities, parties, Christenings and weddings etc. with rates ranging between £8 and £15.50 an hour. If you would like to view the rooms with a particular room in mind or make a booking please call 01829 771649, or email tcabi@ tiscali.co.uk TATTENHALL GARDENING SOCIETY If you were unable to visit this shared garden last month, here is another chance: evening opening with wine & light refreshments – TATTeNHAll HAll, friday

17th July 5.30 – 8.30pm Jen and Nick Benefield, Jannie Hollins and Chris evered are opening their garden for the NGS. entry £4 and there will be plants for sale. proceeds from refreshments and plant sales will go to the Barbour Institute. our Annual Show this year is scheduled for Sunday 6th September 2009 full schedules (which will include all cookery sections) will be available from Village Greens, the Barbour Institute and the post Office very soon. THE STUDIO TATTENHALL Nia workshop - Freedance Saturday 4th July 1.00 - 3.00 pm A workshop exploring the eight different elements within Freedance. Explore ways of moving outside of your habit patterns. learn what to do when you are invited to freedance. play with different levels and planes. Act it out, pretend, act as if - find your creative source, the real you! Be prepared to dress up!! No experience necessary - just a willingness to experiment and have fun! Maximum 12 people presenter: Jill raine (Nia Brown Belt) Cost: £20 further details on www.thestudiotattenhall. co.uk or ring Jill on 01829 771895

 

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WhAT’S ON IN yOUR VILLAGE? TARPORLEy TARPORLEy COMMUNITy CENTRE Bookings/enquiries: Rachel Sims (01829 730921) Weekly • Army Cadets: every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm • Children’s Drama (Helen O’Grady Drama School): every Thursday 4.15 to 6.15pm • Rhythm Time (music for under 5s): every Monday from 10am • Watercolour Painting: Wednesday 10am-12nn • Scottish Dancing: every Wednesday 7 to 10pm • Children’s Disco/street dancing: every Saturday 2.15pm to 5pm • Body Conditioning: Monday 6.45pm • Pilates: Tuesday 1pm (in club room) • Gym Ball: friday 9.30am (in club room) • Body 4 Life: friday 9.15am • Enjoy-a-Ball Classes: Wednesdays from

1.35pm for pre-school to year 1 children

Monthly: • 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) Safe, Effective Fitness sessions with expert

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instruction • Monday at 6:45pm : Body Conditioning. Low impact, full body workout for strengthen and toning • Friday at 9:15am : Fit 4 Life A fun class for ‘mature’ ladies! Exercises specific to help increase bone density, flexibility, balance, help reduce the risk of falls and improve daily living by strengthening muscles and gain better posture. Safely improve your health and independence through exercise. At Tarporley Primary School • Tuesday : 6:20pm : PURE ABS Get those abs toned for the summer!! Tuesday : 7pm Pilates with Stretch & Relaxation Core stability work helps to improve abs, posture and general body strength – a great compliment to Monday’ session At Delamere Primary School • Monday 7:15pm : SALSA for Beginners 8:15pm : SAlSA for those who can! A great opportunity to be fit through dance, its fun and offers great health benefits. 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. TARPORLEy ROyAL BRITISh LEGION 01829 732561 Weekly Monday - Bingo 8pm to 10pm Tuesday - Indoor Bowls league 7pm Wednesday - Indoor Bowls 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

Let us know your regular events and we will list it for free! Send your listings to [email protected]

REGULAR EVENTS Monthly • Country & Western Dancing: every 1st & 3rd Sunday 8pm to 11.30pm • Prize Bingo: every 3rd Saturday 7pm

New members welcome. for further information telephone 01829 732026. TARPORLEy MILLPOOL PROBUS CLUB (01829 260 955)

• Ladies Section meeting: every 2nd Tuesday from 7.30pm

Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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

Mon 2-7pm, Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm

LINE DANCING At Tarporley Community Centre Every sunday evening (excluding bank holidays) Absolute Beginners - 7 to 8pm Intermediate - 8 to 10pm Cost £4. Contact Daniel on: 07739 352209

TARPORLEy LIBRARy (01829 731794)

AGE CONCERN : ChEShIRE DAy CARE Thursdays and Fridays at Oathills Lea in Tarporley from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

ACTIVITIES IN ThE DONE ROOM

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.

To book call 01829 732742

EVENTS AT ThE CROWN hOTEL

Mon

- pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm - rising 5’s - 12.30pm to 3.15pm - Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm

Tues

- pre-school - 9.15am to 3.15pm - pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm

Weds - pre-school - 9am to 11.45am - Mother’s union 2.15pm (1st of month) - Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month) - rainbows - 4.30pm – 5.30pm - Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm Thurs - pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm - pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm - Guides - 7pm to 9.00pm Fri

- pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm

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

Monday - pool league Tuesday - poker & ladies Darts Wednesday - free pool After 7.00pm Thursday - pool league Friday - Karaoke Saturday - entertainer Sunday - poker TARPORLEy BAPTIST & METhODIST ChURCh NCT Baby & Toddler group Tuesday 10am-12noon & Thursday 10am-12noon. £1 per family, everyone welcome! SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN TARPORLEy hIGh SChOOL Tarporley Badminton Club Tuesdays 8-10pm in the main hall in term time. Half price for students. New members & visitors welcome for more details contact Jennifer 01829 730751

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TATTENHALL The Studio Tattenhall Body Control Pilates, Alexander Technique and Nia - classes and workshops available at The Studio, Tattenhall. Full details 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 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 children’s 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 and 5 junior teams and are looking for new players of all ages.

We have a particulary successful junior section and would be delighted to hear from children interested in playing from 7 to 18 years of age. Our winter nets take place at Tarporley High School from 8pm to 9.30pm. All new players welcome For further details please visit our website at www. tattenhallcricketclub.co.uk BARBOUR INSTITUTE High St, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9PX. Bookings & Enquiries: 01829 770516. Monday 9.30am-12.30pm Citizens Advice Bureau

(Alternate Mon) 9.30am-12.30pm Mixed Media Art Class 7.30-9pm Yoga 7.30pm Parish Council (1st Mon) Tuesday 10am-12 noon 9.30am-2.30pm 2-4pm 7-9pm

Drop in Coffee Morning Age Concern Art & Craft Group Watercolour Painting

Wednesday 9.30-11.15am Little Piccolos (music) 7.45-9.30pm Gardening Society (2nd Wed) 7.30-10pm WI (3rd Wed) Thursday 6-8.30pm

Karate (Tel: 01829 752299)

Friday 9.15-11.15am 7-10pm

Country Market (Except for 1st week of the month - 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. 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 for under fives at the Tattenhall Barbour Institute Every Wednesday 9.45am Toddlers 10.45am Pre-schoolers Tattenhall Amateur Dramatic Society Join a warm & friendly group - to meet new people, have fun, help with production - or tread the boards! Contact 01829 771353 or 770482 We are always open for those wishing to join the production team! New members welcome. TATTENHALL TENNIS CLUB Club mornings Tuesday 10a.m. Club evenings Tuesday 6.30p.m. onwards We hold regular in club tournaments and enjoy summer league matches for more competitive tennis. Coaching is available - contact Stephen

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Wright on 07946 491696. For more information contact Val Meeks on 01829 770781. RUNNING CLASSES Total Beginners & Intermediates Classes available.

Train for your local Charity race or simply enjoy running in the lanes and fields around Tattenhall. For more details please contact: Dave 0790 187 1116

TARVIN & HUXLEY Tarvin Community Centre

WHIST DRIVE

(01829 740885)

Thursday Evenings - 7.30pm prompt at Huxley Village Hall

Toddler Group 10.00-11.30 Mondays and Fridays Yoga 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 9.15, 17.30, 19.00 Wednesdays Flower Club 19.45, 2nd Wednesday of month W.I. 19.30. 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 very Wednesday at 9.15am, 5.30pm & 7.00pm. Consultant:Gill Knight Tarvin Youth Club - SCOUTS Every Tuesday 7.30pm until 9pm. Scout Hut at the top of the playing fields in Tarvin. For ages 13 - 17 years old. £26 annual membership.

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 Tarvin Tennis Club (01829 741314) The summer season is now under way, with the courts being well used all week. Junior evenings, with well-attended coaching, is on Mondays. Friendly club evenings are on Tuesdays and Fridays. For the serious racketwielding seniors we have six teams in the Chester and District League which variously play their home fixtures on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturday mornings or Sunday mornings, though there should always be two courts available for other players. Friendly groups also play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. We welcome new members of all abilities to come and try our 4 astroturf courts. For more details see www.tarvintennisclub.co.uk or phone 01829 741314 or 01829 740178.

HUXLEY AND HARGRAVE Youth Club

Huxley Parent and Toddler Group

Meet every Wednesday 7.30pm at Hargrave Church Hall. Ages 11-16 For more information contact Charlotte 07730596722

01829 781296

LITTLE ACORNS NURSERY PLAYGROUP At Huxley Village Hall Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9am till 3pm

Huxley School Hall, Huxley Thursdays 10.30 – 12pm termtime Friendly, welcoming group for all parents/ carers and children 0-5 years. Weekly craft and singing session. Please come along and join us! For more details contact Huxley school, 01829 781296.

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KELSALL Pilates Classes Fiona Enticott - Tel : 01829 751472 Email : [email protected] £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. Vale Royal Farma Certified Farmers Market - Tel. 01829 751300 Third Saturday of the month. 10am to 2pm Run by farming families at Eddisbury Fruit Farm, Kelsall Kelsall Flower Club 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. Further details, please contact Mary Hall (Chairman) 01829 751136 or Pat Kettle 01829 752441 (Secretary) Kelsall Social Club Live Entertainment, Every Saturday Night.Top Class Acts, plus Bingo and Raffle.Bingo Every Thursday Night. Free to all members. Annual Membership £5.00. Tel 01829 752045 Karate at Kelsall Community Centre.

Monday -6pm-7pm Wednesday - 7pm-8pm. For further details call Barry Williams on 07866 496697, or just come along. Kelsall Gardening Club Meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Methodist Church Rooms, Chapel Green at 7.45pm. Non members welcome. Contact Jenny Talks on 01829 759470 Kelsall COMMUNITY CENTRE Circuit Training. Rob Eldridge-tel 07968 131393 [email protected] £4 per session. Tues and Thurs eve 6.30-7.30 Improve your fitness! Suitable for all! Just come along! • Enjoy-a-Ball Classes: Fridays from

1.40pm, pre-school to year 3+

KELSALL GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB An over-60’s Club, with a broad varied programme - speakers, entertainment, quizzes, coach trips, meets alternate Thursdays at 2-15pm in the Methodist Church hall, Chapel Green. Transport can be arranged if required - call Mary Diggle 752608 or Audrey Parker 752294. BARNEY’S BUDDIES For Mums (or dads, grannies, carers) with babies and pre-school children, meets every Thursday morning (including school holidays) from 10am in the upper room of the Methodist Church hall, Chapel Green. Playtime, stories, songs & crafts. Just come along.

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) 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

Contact: Hilary Armstrong 260410

Aerobics: Mondays 9.15-10.15am & Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Bunbury Village Hall 9am-2.50pm

Body-Toning Mondays -10.30am - 11.30am & 7.30-8.30pm

Wednesday and Friday Bunbury Village Hall 9am-12.30pm

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 Toddler Group Wednesdays - 9.30am - 11.30am Keep Fit Thursdays - 9.15am - 10.15am Pilates: Thursday - 7.30-8.30pm Royal British Legion Every 2nd Monday at The Yew Tree - 8pm Bunbury Running Ladies Mondays at Nag’s Head - 6.45pm Early Birds Pre-School

BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL Budo Club (Juniors) - Tuesdays - 7pm - 8pm Badminton Club (Seniors) Mondays - 7pm Gardening Club - 3rd Tuesday - 8pm (Back Room) Wednesday Club - 2nd & 4th Wednesday - 2pm Hanlon School of Dance : Wednesday & Thursday - 4.30pm Start Women’s Institute Peckforton & Beeston W.I. - 1st Wednesday Peckforton Village Room - 7.30pm Bunbury W.i. 2nd Thursday - Pavilion - 7.30pm Tilstone Fearnall & District WI - meets 4th Thursday at 7.30pm at Tilstone Fearnall Church Hall

DUDDON, CLOTTON & HOOFIELD Duddon, Clotton & Hoofield War

will also be a raffle. All proceeds to the Hall.

Memorial Hall

Monthly

For booking call 01829 781490 or 01829 781756

Coffee Morning - 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10.30am

Toddlers Group - Every Wednesday (term time only) 9.30 -11.30am Bowling - Every Wednesday (except summertime) at 7.30pm

Seniors Keep fit - Thursdays at 2pm to 3pm plus Pilates on Tuesdays at 2pm to 3pm. Table Tennis - Every Monday at 7.30pm

There will be Bingo on 28th March, doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30 pm, there

Women’s Institute 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm 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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JULy Nineties Britpop revival comes to Mid-Cheshire MID-CHeSHIre is hosting a Britpop revival with two of the ‘90’s biggest acts signing up to play at this year’s Whatfest festival. Indie heroes Dodgy and The Bluetones have now been confirmed as the headline acts for the threePictured: Dodgy and day show at riverside The Bluetones organic farm, Whatcroft, near Northwich, starting on friday 17th July. The bands will now join liverpool’s China Crisis, and Northwich outfit The Shallow Call at the festival, which will also showcase a host of local talent. The Bluetones became stars of the Britpop scene, with their debut record Expecting to Fly reaching

number one in the uK album charts in 1996, whilst Dodgy hit the big time with singles including Good enough and Staying out for The Summer. Camping is available throughout the festival, which also boasts a feast of entertainment, hot food stalls, and fully licensed bars. early booking discounts are now available with tickets starting from £17 per day, or £39 for a weekend pass. Tickets are available on-line at www.whatfest.co.uk. Alternatively tickets can be purchased at riverside organic farm Shop, Whatcroft, and Northwich Tourist Information Centre.

Big dig begins on iron age hillfort AN excavation begins this month on an iron age hillfort on the Sandstone Trail. The four week project will be taking place in July at Woodhouse Hillfort just above frodsham. Archaeologist Dan Garner said: “As part of the festival of British Archaeology during the weekend of July 18th and 19th and then on subsequent week days until friday 31st July visitors are more than welcome to have and have a look and see how we are getting on. There could be some exciting finds.” Organised groups wanting to visit the excavations will need to book in advance by contacting Dan Garner at [email protected] or by ringing 07833 236675. Tales on the Trail is also taking place where a local story teller will be walking the Sandstone Trail over four days. The Journey Man will walk along the Trail and at the end of each day he will stop at four of the six hillforts along the ridge to tell a story. The event will take place between 23rd and 26th July and more information will be released nearer the event. 84 To advertise call 01244 350398

JULy 11th July The showpiece event in the calendar, the Tarporley Carnival takes place on 11th July. The parade, which has a theme of ‘fashion down the ages’, starts at 1pm with the grand opening on the community centre field at 1.45pm. Attractions this year include include the Tarporley Silver Band, High School Cheerleaders, Delamere Dog Training Team, Irish Dancers, stalls, entertainers and a beer tent. The event is organised by the rotary Club of Tarporley and District and the District round Table with proceeds going to local charities. for more information contact Gordon Hamilton on 07777 602720 or robert Tomlins on 01829 730814. 14th July A SpeCIAl barbecue will be held at Tarporley primary School to mark the retirement of long serving head teacher richard Coates. To mark this event, the school is inviting past pupils and/or their parents to the BBQ on Tuesday 14th July, 5-8pm in the school grounds. for further information, please visit the school website: www.tarporleyprimary.co.uk

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Bathrooms Maplewood ......................................p26 PE Kitchens/Bathrooms ....................p8 William & Maurice Bathrooms.........p16 Building & Joinery fC Brown Construction ...................p72 Build pave Scape ...........................p73 Buildworks .......................................p65 Cheshire GRP Flat Roofing ............p23 Cheshire Joinery Services ............... p2 Mike Cooper Joinery & Building......p17 Chris Crawford Maintenance ..........p73 richard foden Joiner .....................p73 Stephen ford Joinery......................p16 lyndant Developments .....................p7 rams Joinery .................................p34 SM edwards ....................................p75 Tarporley Developments .................p12 Whitegate Joinery/showjumps ...p14/73 Care Agencies Bunbury Care ....................................p8 Children/Education Music factory ..................................p65 Computing Flummoxed PC Services ................p13 Hometech Assist ............................p53 Ink ‘n’ paper ......................................p3 Curtains Curtains of frodsham ....................p36 fine fabrics of Tarporley ...............p15 Decorating Wayne Stockton Decorator ............p74 Domestic Service Affordable Cleaners .......................p26 Impressed Ironing ..........................p74 Molly Mop Cleaning ........................p73 ovencleaners ..................................p72 Spotless Cleaning ...........................p26 Electrical KDe electrical .................................p37 SWp electrics ................................p53 Fashion Cashmere & Cotton ........................p35 Dettagli ............................................p87 Financial & Legal Angels Book-keeping ......................p71 Chester Insurance Services ...........p30 Chris White tax advisor ...................p72 Tax Assist .........................................p8 Flooring/carpets Batons to Beams.............................p61 Kingsley Carpets ............................p37 roland & Sheila Jones Carpets ......p71 Food & Drink Bear’s paw ......................................p52 Briscoe’s Dairy ...............................p75 Convivio...........................................p25

Food & Drink (continued) Gunnery ...........................centre pages Headless Woman.......................... back peckforton Castle ...........................p59 rookery Hall...............................p54/55 rose farm Shop .............................p27 Tollemache Arms.............................p18 Furniture/Interior Design Cabinet room .................................p57 furntiture Market .............................p31 furniture Value ...........................p48/49 Harrison Collier ..........................p56/57 JpH furniture ..................................p41 Maplewood ......................................p58 peter Mellor Interiors .......................p63 Mollington Grange...........................p29 NJG Design .....................................p72 Stanza Interior Design ....................p71 Taftan...............................................p40 Wiltshire farm foods ......................p18 Fuels/energy/power Clearview Stoves ...........................p71 Garden Aarco Timber Buildings ...................p69 Ap landscapes ...............................p72 Chester Small plant ........................p34 Dee View Design.............................p58 DKC Contracts ................................p68 fernlea Garden Servs.....................p36 Garden & patio................................p73 Green Spaces .................................p55 Greenthumb ....................................p51 picture Garden ................................p34 rayner Shine Design ......................p14 ringwood fencing .........................p33 Shed Citry .......................................p41 urban landscapes .........................p24 Golf pryors Hayes Golf Club ..................p47 Handyman random Tasks ................................p41 Health & Beauty Angela Bartlett............................p66/67 Beauty rooms at Wild Boar............p33 feelgood factory ............................p22 louise lannin Nail Technician ........p23 McDonald portal Hotel ....................p15 MD Glamorous ................................p13 rookery Hall...............................p54/55 Skin Deep........................................p23 Slimming World ...............................p46 Trad Chinese Acupuncture .............p71 Verve Health and fitness ................p34 Home Improvements & Services Cheshire County Tarmac ................p38 Cheshire GRP flat roofing ...............p23 Driveway Cleaning ..........................p72 francis & francis Handyman .........p47 Garage Door Automation ...............p72 Tidy Tiler .........................................p72

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Kitchens Cabinet room ................................front Christiano’s......................................p39 Maplewood ......................................p28 pe Kitchens.......................................p8 peter Mellor Interiors .......................p63 Stefano de Blasio ............................p19 Lampshades Shades of elegance ........................p13 Man and Van Greencroft .......................................p73 Man and Van for hire .......................p73 Motoring/ Bristol St Motors ................................p6 Drivewell Tuition .............................p75 JpW Body repairs ..........................p13 Spotcheck Valeting .........................p30 Music Andrew p Dean piano Tuning.........p72 Ivories pianist ..................................p14 Plastering Tattenhall plastering .......................p72 Plumbing Allan Stubbs plumbing ....................p72 CT plumbing ...................................p72 Gas Store ........................................p50 H Challenor & Son plumbing ..........p72 Norton..............................................p74 pK plumbing ...................................p71 William & Maurice Bathrooms.........p16 Shops Acassa gallery .................................p38 Curtains of frodsham ....................p36 fine fabrics of Tarporley ...............p19 Ink-n-paper ......................................p3 Jamandic fine Art ...........................p47 rose farm ......................................p27 Watergate Gallery ...........................p14 Willington fruit farm Shop .............p24 Taxi/Private hire Apollo Travel .....................................p7 Aries private Hire ............................p14 Billinge Travel ...................................p5 Vacuum Cleaners Dyson repairs/sales ........................p75 Windows Cheshire Joinery ...............................p2 fascia Direct .....................................p9 Kelsall Windows. ........................p20/21 Kelsall Window Cleaning ................p73 pure Clean Window Cleaning .........p72 Sovereign Windows .........................p5

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01244 350398

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