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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Business Manager Editor’s Comment Tony Record THE third annual Festival was the =rst to enjoy excellent.Thousands of pounds were Advertising good weather – and the result was a success beyond the raised for charity over the weekend and Freephone wildest dreams of the organisers. many traders received a boost to their 0800 955 5247 Festival chairman Tudor Pole said: "It huddled under umbrellas, this year business. was brilliant. Everything went to plan attracted an estimated 1,500. Only Stockton Heath - still Editorial except one thing - we weren't expecting complaint was that the size of the the main event on the Saturday - was 01925 623632 such big crowds!" audience meant some people couldn't well supported. The evidence is that this Email The impact of the weather cannot be see! Other events were similarly well historic event has received something of underestimated. For instance, the open info@warrington- supported and the feedback from a shot in the arm from the festival. air Mlm show which last year was It is quite remarkable, in fact, how in worldwide.co.uk shopkeepers, charities, voluntary groups watched by a few hundred people and others involved was the space of three short years, the Websites festival has become an accepted part www.culchethlife.com of the local calendar. Already, www.frodshamlife.co.uk preparations have started for next year's www.lymmlife.co.uk More bobbies on the beat event and festival organisers are deliberating on whether to again stage www.warrington.tv NEW licensed premises policies were always in Bridge Street, www.warrington- a winter market shortly before could mean more bobbies on the beat Warrington. Children were seen Christmas. leaving an off-licence with bags of worldwide.co.uk in Stockton Heath and neighbouring We can only congratulate the festival villages. booze on Walking Day and under-age Address Warrington Borough Council's team drinkers were often seen along the team on creating yet another annual New Media Centre leader for licensing Val Atherton told . event to add colour and variety to the Old Road Warrington Stockton Heath Parish Council a review life of the community. WA4 1AT of policy would mean more control over troublesome premises. Village Life is published monthly New procedures would be in place by Orbit News Ltd. to tackle issues such as anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking, and The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright it would be more difMcult to get a and nothing may be reprinted or licence in future.The changes would reproduced without prior also have impact on the work of police. permission of the publishers. In some cases police were having to The publishers are not liable for react to issues rather than be pro-active. any statement made or opinion This meant the village was not always expressed by third parties in this getting the policing it needed. publication. Residents complained of delivery Printed by TwentyFourSeven lorries which damaged pavements, of drivers leaving radios on and youths hanging around at night. But the police August 2010 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 3 Walton Hall plan back in the melting pot THE controversial proposals for the re-development of Walton this in the future despite safeguards in with other parish council to object to Hall and Gardens appear to be back in the melting pot. any legal agreement. It is vital that the hotel proposals. Borough council chiefs have June the council's executive board the consultation process addresses all Coun Helen Dutton said: "I don't decided to set up an advisory group agreed to a widespread and these concerns fully." like the idea of a pub in the heritage to study other options for the future of thorough consultation with the public Executive member for environment centre, the idea appals me." the estate and is inviting a wide range on a plan for the estate. and transport Coun Alan Litton of interested organisations to join the "This involved a hotel in the hall added: "A more fundamental concern group, which will explore ways and improvements to all the facilities is that only one scheme had been regenerating and managing the and the gardens. It would bring in taken forward for consideration. estate on a sustainable basis. outside money, create up to 200 jobs There is strong public support for These options will then become the and reverse a lack of investment over considering other options that would basis for a major public consultation many years. allow us to take greater account of exercise. "But we have listened to what what the people of Warrington want The move - which some see as residents and campaigners have for Walton. almost a U-turn by the authority - been saying. We welcomed this "It is absolutely essential that any follows widespread public concern democratic challenge and reNected proposals must have the support of over the council's original proposals, on how we should take account of the the citizens of Warrington." involving a partnership with a hotel strength of public feeling. There are Meanwhile the row has rumbled group. concerns about whether or not we out at meetings of both Walton and Coun Bob Barr, the council's should have a luxury hotel in the Stockton Heath parish councils. executive member for planning and grounds and the nature of the long More than 40 people attended a regeneration said: "At its meeting in lease being put forward. Walton meeting to oppose the "People are worried about possible development, limitations on public access to the At Stockton Heath, members Pothole danger grounds and what might happen to agreed to support Walton and work POTHOLES on a Stockton Heath car park need to be Mxed urgently to avoid a serious accident according to a councillor. Whites Sports Coun Celia Jordan complained at Warrington Market a meeting of the parish council about 1901 - 2001 – 100 YEARS OF EXCELLECE the potholes in The Forge precinct car Specialists in: park. 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The business is the brainchild of Rob Sergeant, who decided to quit FISH lovers in and around Pupils at St Wilfrid's CE Primary the corporate world so he could work are experiencing a School, Grappenhall were asked to closer to home and spend more time new concept in takeaway food - enter a competition to Mnd a name with his family. the gourmet ;sh and chip shop. for the new shop. At Coffee au Clay visitors can The Big Blue has opened at 177, Five-year-old Harley Priest came indulge in delicious panini's, cakes Road, Grappenhall aiming up with "The Big Blue" and won and coffees, while browsing a range to set new standards for the himself a new bike. of over 140 pottery pieces to paint. traditional ‘chippy’. 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Tours for departures up to 30th can also be found in the splendour of the out for the fried tuna served with August 2010 cornmeal. However, there are plenty of typically last for three hours in the summer golden sandy beaches of Porto Santo and two-and-a-half in winter. Guides based on 2 people sharing and in the richness of the @ora and fauna delicious non-?sh dishes to look out for too. collect visitors from their hotels. Regional flights available within the nature reserves of the Desertas Porto Santo, Madeira’s sister island, is and Selvagens Islands. Madeira is awash with @ower from £499 per person gardens, the most famous being the the former home of Columbus and is a Looking for something special? holiday destination in its own right. Porto Consider staying in one of Madeira’s botanical garden near Funchal. It contains more than 2,000 exotic plants Santo is a complete contrast with MADEIRA Quintas – former manor houses Madeira and has 9km of spotless golden converted into boutique-like hotels. They and is known as a centre of science and 5* Hotel seaview room culture that protects endangered species. beaches along the south coast. It is are small, usually with around 20 rooms possible to ?t a spot of sunbathing into a with free upgrade to half board and have an individual, cosy feel, which The Monte Palace Tropical Garden in based on 2 people sharing Quinta Monte Palace houses 100,000 day trip from Funchal – the average @ight makes them very popular with British between islands takes 15 minutes, while with regional flights visitors looking for a more personal species including azaleas, heathers and a wide variety of ferns. Palheiro Gardens a boat trip takes around two hours. from £599 per person holiday. Madeira has 10 of?cial Outdoor activities on offer include Quintas, mostly in rural locations and is home to some of the rarest and most valuable exotic plants in the world. diving, game ?shing, water sports, horse- they make great bases from which to If you are looking for something riding and paragliding, while the island’s CRUISE ROUD BRITAI enjoy the island’s picturesque countryside livelier than a stroll among the @owers, golf course has an excellent international & IRELAD or mountains. Many Quintas also have you can take a ride in a wicker reputation! From London Tilbury for 10 excellent restaurants. toboggan at high-speed down a steep Madeira suits mainly the 30-plus nights. 29th August 2010 No trip would be complete without a road in Funchal. Originally a fast means market – predominantly couples who glass of the national tipple, Madeira aren't looking for the club scene but are based on 2 people sharing of transport down to Funchal for people Special offers on this cruise living in Monte, these toboggan sledges attracted to the culture and beauty of the appeared around 1850. Two men in destination. Although Madeira does not prices start from £599 per person uniform and straw hats, act as both have any natural beaches, the island is for an inside cabin steering wheel and brakes. The route is suitable for families with young children roughly a mile long and the baskets who are happy to play by a pool. With Stockton Heath Travel Centre reach speeds of up to 30 miles an hour! a mild climate throughout the year, Go whale and dolphin watching? Madeira is the perfect year round Yes, some 20 species of whales and destination. 01925 269400 dolphins have been identi?ed in the 80 London Road waters around Madeira. Boat Keep the village alive Stockton Heath companies offer year-round dolphin and [email protected] whale watching trips, as there is always support your local traders! 6 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk August 2010 August 2010 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 7 Cheshire Show success LOCAL hairdressing salon Johnsons salons in Stockton Heath village and is celebrating after scooping a prize Warrington town centre, attended the with their ;rst ever Cheshire Show show for the Mrst time this year and stand. enjoyed the experience immensely. Johnsons Hairdressing, who have Located in the Shoppers Marquee they ran a free prize draw to win 'Free Hairdressing Services for a year!!' Over 1000 visitors entered. Low Nying The lucky winner was June Roscoe of Mere, who was thrilled with her baskets! prize, and can't wait for her Mrst visit!! 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Rev. Elaine Chegwin Hall wecomes the Stretton Rose Queen 2010 with her attendants Mayor of Warrington Cllr. John Joyce and from left, Eve Doherty, Freddie Munro, Rosa Mayoress Mrs Elizabeth Joyce to McMahon, Rose Queen 2010 Eleanor Harrold, St Matthew's Parish Church Emily Craddock and James Hartill.

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Stretton Rose Queen Eleanor Harrold in St. Matthews Church Walk of Witness

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First Appleton Scout Group Wolfie joined children in St. Matthew's Church August 2010 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 11 More awards for village hall APPLETON Thorn Village Hall has picked up another clutch of awards from CAMRA - the Campaign for Real Ale. Police need more information Landlord Derek Massey, wife Allison and son Chris have been presented with this year’s CAMRA National Club of the Year award, regional Cider Club of the Year and Cider and Perry Club of the year and last year's Regional Club of the POLICE in Stockton Heath and area need more information from year. the public about suspicious activity and possible crimes. They can add these awards to the National Club of the Year 2008 and the Regional Club of the Year and Branch Club of the Year awards in 2006 and Police Community Support OfMcer caught speeding in the village. Peter Crellin gave a report on crime However, the annual Stockton 2007. Mgures for the previous month to Heath Walking Day had been Derek joked: "I Stockton Heath Parish Council. "absolutely brilliant" with no incidents think this justiMes an He said there had been 14 reports reported to police and no arrests. extension to the had been received from members of There had also been no complaints building as there the public about suspicious activity. about Stockton Heath Festival. isn't enough wall "We often get good information space left to display from the public - but this is down on During the month there were 20 these additional last year. We do want this kind of incidents of anti-social behaviour, one certiMcates." information to keep coming in," he house burglary, seven incidents each Appleton Thorn said. of theft and criminal damage and 18 Village Hall During the month 86 vehicles were trafMc incidents. opened in 1980 after local fundraising enabled the village to purchase the old village school. Derek, Allison and Chris are pictured with the awards.

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For free quotes call Gary on 01925 266646 or 07808 169278 (J9/10) Residents at Appleton Thorn weekends. complained that the problem was She said she would raise the matter worse at weekends. with the police and ask for speed The meeting heard that police and cameras and warning signs to target PCSOs had been active in the area the Appleton Thorn area at with mobile speed cameras and weekends. CARPET CLEANING SIMPLY THE BEST CARPET CLEAN YOU WILL EVER have. Cleaners UK Ltd. Est 22 yrs. Have your carpets & sofas beautifully deep cleaned leaving them fresh Festival walkers took wrong turn smelling & colour restored. Latest & best methods. Dry/steam. Professional, reliable & affordable. Call SPECTATORS sitting in the sunshine watching Stockton Heath Walking Day Neil Riley on 01925 264989/07831 336060 www.cleaners-uk.net (J12/10) had to leave their chairs and run to the next street when part of the parade (G*) took a wrong turn. Stockton Heath Parish Council chairman Coun Graham Roughsedge said BUILDING SERVICES meetings had been held prior to the day to ensure all went well and copies of the route were circulated to churches and schools. Despite this, he said one church and one school took a wrong turn and walked CARPETS, CURTAINS & INTERIORS down Walton Heath Road, rather than Francis Road. CURTAINS AND VALANCES made to measure "We had complaints from Francis Road. Everyone was sitting on chairs to your own choice of fabric. Home visits to waiting, and they had to run to Walton Heath Road to see the walkers," he said. advise, measure and estimate. Free fitting. Curtain alterations also undertaken. Tel: (JB7/11) Catherine Langley on 01925 604400. (T2/11) Way cleared for surgery extension To promote your business on these pages PARISH councillors at Appleton have cleared the way for extensions at the Call FREE on0800 955 5247 Appleton Primary Care surgery in Dudlow Green Road, despite concerns call about parking and the appearance of the building. The Mnal decision will be made by borough council planners, but the parish council has raised no objections. A number of residents attended a meeting of the parish council's planning LOCAL LEADING PUBLISHER HAS committee to support the scheme, which will increase the number of surgeries from two to three and provide an improved pharmacy. THREE EXCITING VACANCIES Some councillors - while not opposing the scheme - expressed concern that the single storey front and rear extensions would cause problems. At the rear, it could take up valuable parking space and at the front it would SALES EXECUTIVE result in the surgery building protruding in front of the building line of neighbouring shops. Local publishing company seeks highly motivated sales executive to But the committee voted 4-3 to raise no objections nor concerns. generate new business accounts. The successful applicant must be a self starter, full of enthusiasm and not afraid of long hours. Scouts look for community involvement The remit will naturally include:- SCOUTS at Stockton Heath want to get the community more involved in their • Achieving all predetermined sales targets activities - and using its premises. • Promoting and selling a range of company products pro*tably The scout group contacted Stockton Heath Parish Council to say they would • Managing a pipeline of business prospects like more youth and community groups to use the premises in Parkgate Road. • Being able to communicate on all business organisation levels They are anxious to increase the numbers of volunteers and activities for young • Maintaining excellent planning and organisation skills people. • Maintaining excellent levels of negotiation and sales closing skills Members heard there are currently 130 members, both boys and girls. • Being able to identify new business opportunities Chairman Coun Graham Roughsedge said: "Anything to give young people something to do is welcome." Remuneration will be dependent on experience – but to include He said it could be very successful like the BroomMelds Youth Project at commission and bonus package. Appleton. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR "Posters an eyesore" claim Part time of*ce administrator required. Sage Accounts experience essential, including Payroll and must be able to POSTERS left in Stockton Heath after the events had passed are an eyesore according to a local resident. demonstrate invoicing, sales and purchase ledger Patrick Mullee complained to Stockton Heath Parish Council about posters for experience/skills. Ability to work unsupervised and good events such as Disability Awareness Day and Stockton Heath Festival. telephone manner required. Hours by arrangement. He said: "All over the village there are posters on lamp posts - and they are not moved after the date." He said when he had campaigned to save the original Stockton Heath Primary JOURNALIST School build, parish councillors - past and present - had gone out removing his posters. A part-time vacancy exists at this magazine for an experienced Chairman Coun Graham Roughsedge said members would report the journalist who will have a proven track record in reporting for a problem to the borough council and get the posters removed. daily orweekly newspaper,be able to workto deadlines and But Coun Tudor Pole, chairman of Stockton Heath Festival, pointed out the be unafraid of unsocial hours. festival had Mnished only two days previously. He said: "I have spent the past two days cleaning up and haven't had the For more information, in the .rst instance please email your chance to take down the posters from the drainpipes. But they are not on public CV to [email protected] property." August 2010 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 15

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