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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising IT was a fantastic experience visiting the Festival James Balme in the Park event seeing the great work going on in the local FreephoneNick White community. 0800Tony Record 955 5247 It was also good to see so many support – not forgetting all those In the meantime you can always Freephone people taking part in the downhill who helped sponsor it – without keep up to date with local news 0800Editorial 955 5247 run with the added fun element of them we wouldn’t have the festival. by visiting the www.frodshamlife. Editorial01925 623631 seeing the team from Land of Beds It was good to catch up with co.uk website or by following us 01925Email 623631 running with a mattress – rather some old faces as well. on twitter @FrodshamLifeMag or by joining our Facebook page. [email protected] them than me! It shows what can be achieved We are certainly blessed with when the community pulls together If you have any local news info@warrington-Websites for us please email us at info@ worldwide.co.ukwww.culchethlife.com a fantastic facility at Castle Park and works for the good of which provided a fitting venue Frodsham. frodshamlife.co.uk Websiteswww.frodshamlife.co.uk www.lymmlife.co.uk and back drop for a whole host Others who play an active role www.warrington.tvwww.culchethlife.com of activities which attracted some in local community life should take www.warrington-www.frodshamlife.co.uk great community entertainment – note. Working together in a positive worldwide.co.ukwww.lymmlife.co.uk and fun for all the family. way can deliver great results for the Deadline for the www.warrington.tv Congratulations to the Frodsham local community. www.warrington-Address & Helsby Rotary Club for their hard August issue of worldwide.co.ukNew Media Centre As we were going to press work in helping organise the event Frodsham was gearing up for a Frodsham Life is AddressOld Road Warrington and the Town Council for their WA4 1AT weekend of more activity at the New Media Centre Frodsham Summer Festival which July 26 Old Road Warrington we will be reporting on next month. WA4 1AT

warrington-worldwideFrodsham Life is is published monthly by Taxi parking Orbit News Ltd. The contents of this magazine complaints are fully protected by copyright POLICE are still receiving and nothing may be reprinted complaints from the public about or reproduced without prior irresponsible parking by taxis in permission of the publishers. Main Street, Frodsham. The publishers are not liable for PCSO Neil Flanagan told the any statement made or opinion monthly meeting of the Town expressed by third parties in this Council that a letter had been sent publication. to the taxi companies and he would Printed by TwentyFourSeven be monitoring the situation. If things did not improve, police would start enforcement. July 2016 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 3 ’s primary school of the year! FRODSHAM Manor House has been named Cheshire Primary School of the year. Head teacher Ian Devereux- Manor House had to submit Roberts said: “To receive the a 1,500-word application to the award of Cheshire Primary School organisers of the competition. of the Year was truly humbling. It discussed the opportunities “It is however a testament to which the school offers beyond everyone who is associated with the national curriculum. Including our school, from the dedicated community links, Religious staff, to the wonderful children, Education and global learning to the support of the parental and support for other schools, wider community, we dearly love our international links, school our school. productions, residentials, forest “This award celebrates the schools, the Ghanaian fundraising wealth and breadth of our and visits, links with Claire House, curriculum on offer here and we Healthy Schools, range of extra are very proud that we promote curricular clubs, performing in academic standards but also regional musical events, invites to important enrichment opportunities present at national conferences and which encourage our pupils to work with organisations including grow into super individuals.” Stonewall.

Guides recognised as role models TWO Girlguides from Frodsham have been recognised as inspirational “Guiding Idols.” Chandani Patel and Charlotte Barker, both aged 17, were recognised for their volunteering efforts after being nominated by Girlguiding North West. Both Chandani and Charlotte had been nominated by Girlguiding North West England members who saw them as role models and were among 64 Guiding Idols to receive their awards at a ceremony at Girlguiding’s regional headquarters. Regional chief commissioner Julie Bell said: “Once again, we’ve had a fantastic response to the Guiding Idols campaign and we’re looking forward to doing it all over again next year. “We wanted to thank our volunteers for all the hard work and effort they put into Girlguiding and with the support of our young members, we’ve been able to celebrate our amazing volunteers in a really memorable way.” 4 www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2016 July 2016 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 5 Frank Pennington - Frodsham’s first Freeman! VETERAN councillor Frank Pennington has been officially installed as Frodsham’s first Freeman. He was installed at a special parish became a town. meeting of the Town Council at A special cake was cut to mark Frodsham Community Centre. the occasion and Cllr Pennington’s Cllr Pennington, who represents wife was presented with a bouquet. the Waterside ward, has been a Cllr Pennington is the longest member of the council for 40 years serving member of the council and, and was the town’s first Mayor. The current Mayor, Cllr Mallie at 81, the oldest. Poulton, presented him with his The Freedom of Frodsham Freeman’s badge and also a has only been bestowed once badge recognising the fact that previously – and that was to the he had also been the town’s first Frodsham branch of the Royal Mayor, in 1992, when the former British Legion. 6 www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2016 Open air production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

FRODSHAM Players are to present Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in the open air in the grounds of St Laurence Church. The play – widely regarded as the tormenting fairies Oberon and Shakespeare’s finest comedy – will Titania, who perform mayhem by be presented from Thursday to charming various characters to Saturday, July 14-16 at 7.30pm fall in love with each other and and on Sunday July 17 at 3pm. transform one of the mechanicals Seating is not provided for the into an ass! event and patrons are asked to The cast is as follows: bring their own chairs or picnic Theseus: David Varley; Egeus: blanket and picnic. David Leslie; Lysander: Michelle Tickets, at £5, are available Cowell; Demetrius: Julia Burgess: from the Frodsham Players box Philostrate: Daniel Thompson; office (07754 455809) www. Mistress Quince: Derinda Watson; frodshamplayers.com or from Snug: Joseph Cowell; Nick Bottom: Dandelion, in Church Street. In the event of wet weather, Jake Powell; Francis Flute: James performances will be moved inside. Hutchinson; Tom Snout: David A Midsummer Night’s Dream Leslie; Robin Starveling: Kiran was written in the late 16th Century Dobson; Hippolyta: Tara Jennings; and has endured ever since. Hermia: Catrin Jones; Helena: The play comprises three Amelia Pendlebury; Oberon: Iain intertwined sub-plots: the wedding Bennett; Titania: Carrie Bennett; of Theseus and Hyppolyta; the Puck: Andrea Jones; Peaseblossom: turbulent lovers Demetrius, Hermia, Eleanor Roberts; Mustardseed: Lysander and Helena and the Kiran Dobson. mechanicals, who perform a play The play is directed by Michael within a play. Added to this are Mills. July 2016 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 7 All the fun of the fair at Frodsham Festival and Downhill Run

THERE was all the fun of the fair at the annual Frodsham The team from Land of Beds Festival as 16-year-old Chris Larkin won the Downhill Run for a 4th consecutive year. The Halton & Frodsham Running Poulton. Club youngster was first over the The galleries and shops in Castle line ahead of Graham MacNeil Park Arts Centre were open with aged 53, of Wilmslow Running arts and craft displays, and there Club and third placed Nathan was plenty of live entertainment Vurgest, aged 24. from those performing on the The team from Land of Beds, who main stage. There were also sponsored the finish line, brought stalls and displays from some 40 the novelty factor to the Downhill organisations, societies, clubs Run as they completed the course directly in front of Castle Park with a mattress carrying young House. George! As usual, children and the young The “Festival in the Park” were entertained throughout the was once again be staged by day with rides and attractions Frodsham and Helsby Rotary Club, in the fun fair along with shows working with Castle Park Arts and features designed for older Centre, Frodsham Town Council children. and Cheshire West and Chester Former Town Mayor and Council. Rotarian Allen Wales gave a talk The event was officially opened on the Battle of the Somme in by Frodsham Mayor, Cllr Mallie . Members of Frodsham & Helsby Rotary Club man the burger stand

Fairground fun (L-R Nathan Vurgest (3rd) Chris Larkin (1st) and Graham MacNeil (2nd) in the Downhill Run 8 www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2016 Frodsham Downhill Run fun!

Land of Beds sponsor finish line A LOCAL sleep retailer became the straight!” first ever Frodsham Downhill Run A total of 250 people registered competitors to race with a mattress for the fun run – now in its eleventh round Castle Park. year – which started at the memorial Team Land of Beds, who opened on Frodsham Hill. The winner was their Church Street showroom in once again Christopher Larkin of March, crossed the finish line they Halton & Frodsham Harriers who had sponsored with seven-year-old beat his own personal best to George Murray riding in style on complete the 1.3 mile course in just top of one of their best-selling single five minutes, 20 seconds. mattresses. “We had a fantastic day “Team work, healthy lifestyles supporting Frodsham Community and community giving are values Association, meeting customers we’re proud to support,” says Mike and soaking up the sunshine Murray, Managing Director of the and family atmosphere,” added third-generation family business. Mike. “I would especially like to “We donated to Frodsham congratulate the winners of each of Community Association and the competitive categories. I hope volunteered a marshal for the race, they’ll get comfortable and sleep which we competed in as a team well on the Fine Bedding Company for the first time this year. pillows we were delighted to ‘We love a challenge and to donate and present them with!” include our family in everything Organising a local fundraiser? that we do, which is why our expert Land of Beds welcome your delivery team helped me carry enquiries about potential support - my son George down the home email [email protected] Land Of Beds_ Frod Life_Award Winning_Layout 1 15/06/2016 15:38 Page 1

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Legal advice from Ruth Hetherington Family Law Partner based at FDR Law’s office in Frodsham. www.fdrlaw.co.uk

Question: My partner and I entered into a Civil Partnership in 2005 but are now looking to end our relationship. What are the first steps we should take?

Answer: Sorry to hear that you have made the decision to end your relationship.

To formally end a civil partnership you need to get permission from the court, as your partnership has lasted more than a year you can apply for a dissolution order. You then must prove to the court that your relationship has irretrievably broken down a permanent basis. Reasons for dissolution are often varied but can include behaviour reasons or the fact that you have been separated from Council honours your partner, for a minimum of 2 years.

The next step would be presenting a petition for dissolution to the champion of court. A solicitor can help with the drafting of the court papers and provide advice throughout. You will not need to go to court in relation to the dissolution process, so long as your partner does not outdoor life defend the case. A FORMER councillor who was a champion of the environment, Whatever process you decide upon to resolve your difficulties, both outdoor life and walking at Frodsham is shortly to leave the town. of you will need to discuss with your respective lawyers all issues Twice Mayor of Frodsham in the Frodsham area which sold that could arise, including decisions about your property and Graham Bondi, a founder of the thousands of copies and 20 years housing arrangements, financial support and possibly parenting hugely popular Frodsham Festival later had to be reprinted. arrangements. of Walks and the man who was In 2004 he helped start the largely responsible for the council Festival of Walks which is now one If an agreement cannot be reached then you may want to consider purchasing local beauty spot Hob of the highlights of the town’s year. the collaborative law process. Each person appoints their own Hey Wood, he has been honoured Mr Bondi told the council: “I was collaboratively trained lawyer and you and your respective lawyers by the Town Council. always an independent councillor all meet together to work things out face to face. Only as a last Mayor Cllr Mallie Poulton and but I always tried to work with other chairman Cllr Judith Critchley resort should the courts be used to resolve any disputes. members and tried to do my best presented him with past-Mayor and councillor badges before the start for Frodsham.” The ending of a relationship can be a difficult time for most people, of a recent council meeting. He told members of the public: an experienced solicitor in these proceedings can help make the Mr Bondi moved to Frodsham in “Keep an eye on your council – process quicker and smoother and ensure you get the legal support 1983. He was elected, unopposed, pay more attention to what the you need throughout. in 1987 and two years later council is doing.” became chairman of the then Although he was shortly to leave Footpaths Committee. Frodsham he was sure he would In 1991, together with others, he be back – probably for next year’s If you need further advice concerning helped produce a book of walks Festival of Walks. the legal process of dissolving your civil partnership contact Ruth Hetherington at [email protected]

Charity group seek volunteers Conveyancing - Family & Divorce MARIE Curie is appealing for people in the local community to lend a hand and join up with their successful Frodsham and Helsby fundraising Group. The fundraising group which has been active in the area since 2013 are Litigation - Personal Injury looking for some extra hands and fresh ideas to help out in lots of ways, including organising and taking part in supermarket collections, organising Wills, Trusts & Probate events and spreading the word about Marie Curie. Anyone who feels they could help the charity will be welcomed. Commercial Legal Services Group chairman Lisa Smith said: “We’re a friendly group of people who met through a common desire to help Marie Curie. We’ve raised over £20,000 since we first started through collections in supermarkets, tea parties, raffles etc. You don’t need any special skills, just a bit of enthusiasm!’ Money raised by the group supports Marie Curie’s home nursing service 01928 739300 in Frodsham and Helsby which last year cared for almost 50 terminally ill people and provided support to their families. 20 High Street, Frodsham Community fundraisers Holly Fraser said: “We are looking for individuals who are organised with great communication skills to join our fantastic Cheshire WA6 7HE fundraising group covering the Frodsham and Helsby area. All money www.fdrlaw.co.uk raised by the group is to provide high quality nursing care to terminally ill patients, totally free, in the local area.” For an informal chat about the group contact Holly Fraser on 0161 255 2800 or email [email protected] 12the Pink www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2016

Summer garden party for Queen’s birthday ST Luke’s Catholic Primary School, Frodsham hosted a summer garden party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Pupils dressed up in red, white and blue and a great afternoon was had by all with traditional summer fair stalls and games such as hook-a- duck, tombolas, and much more. There were also some royal themed games such as name the corgi, pin the tail on the corgi and a photo booth complete with red carpet, a throne and royal family masks. The children took part in a competition to decorate a piece of bunting in a royal theme and collectively they were strung together and used to brightly decorate the school. Parish Priest Fr James Kenny, the Mayor, Cllr Mallie Poulton, families, friends and members of the St Luke’s parish joined the celebrations too, enjoying tea and cake.

To get your business on track and in the ‘Pink’ contact James Bryan on 01925 631592 July 2016 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 13 Mothers urge council to fight fracking TWO mothers attended the monthly meeting of Frodsham Town the walls and smashed on the floor. to any proposal for fracking in Council to urge councillors to take a leading role in voicing the Cracks appeared in the ceiling. Frodsham or immediately adjoining town’s opposition to the unconventional extraction of gas and Ornaments were smashed and her area and should refuse to allow oil – more commonly known as “fracking.” children went hysterical. seismic surveys on land owned by And Ginny Kirk, a member of pro-active approach, something that Her husband complained to IGas, the Town Council. action group Frack Free Frodsham was lacking previously.” the company responsible, but six The two mothers also asked for and Helsby, and neighbour Lisa She said she had written to the months later nothing had been done. council support in carrying out a Lovett made it quite clear they did council in November but not received Mrs Kirk accepted the Town survey of residents to determine their not think the council had been doing a reply. Council had no decision-making views on fracking. role but said it had a key role in Council chairman Cllr Judith enough. “This is simply not acceptable for a leading and reflecting local views. Critchley thanked the two women for Mrs Kirk said the council had Town Council,” she said. It could also make representations to their presentations and the council discussed fracking on January 11 Seismic surveys were carried out Cheshire West and Chester Council, agreed to refer the matter to its when it was agreed to discuss it in parts of Frodsham late last year the mineral planning authority, and environment committee to consider again in February. But it was not – and a licence had now been granted the Environment Agency. She also setting up a working group to and had not been mentioned since. to cover the rest of the town. She fully believed the council should object consider the issue. Back in November last year, other expected that planning applications residents had raised the subject and to drill for gas would be submitted the then chairman said the council soon. had taken a position on wind farms “We must be ready to respond near small communities and was quickly and in a meaningful way and likely to do the same when a fracking in a manner that reflects the views application was submitted. and opinions of our community.” Mrs Kirk said: “Well, we have Lisa Lovett told the meeting what the wind turbines so it appears that happened when a seismic survey the position taken by the council was carried out some 37 metres from went unheard. We need to raise our her home. voices as a community and take a The house shook. Pictures fell from

Former Mayor resigns from council FORMER Mayor Sara Wakefield selected, on the chairman’s casting has resigned from Frodsham Town vote and in Waterside ward, Council – the seventh member to Michelle Parker was co-opted. step down in the last eight months. There remains one other The former Overton and Five vacant seat, in Castle Park ward, Crosses ward councillor said: “It is caused by the resignation of the Frodsham Town Council opposed the Frodsham Wind Farm – and look what it got! with great regret that I am handing former chairman of the council’s This picture, showing how the as yet uncomplete wind turbines dominate the Frodsham communications committee Richard skyline, was taken from the bridge at Frodsham Railway Station. in my resignation. I really enjoyed Frack Free Frodsham and Helsby want to make sure opposition to fracking is more effective. my time as Mayor and councillor Knowles. for the last five years and may It is understood there is likely to well be back at some time in the be a by-election to fill this seat. future but after much thought and discussion feel that it is the right decision for me now.” Sara Wakefield has been an influential member of the council, twice being nominated for chairman but losing out to former councillor Mike Pusey and present chairman Cllr Judith Critchley. Her resignation will mean either a by-election or the council co- opting a replacement. Meanwhile the council has filled two vacant places by co-option. In Lakes ward, Robert Holt was

Community centre to get £47,000 facelift THE popular Frodsham Community the next few months. Centre is to be given a facelift WREN is a not-for-profit business thanks to a £47,000 grant from that awards grants for community, funding body WREN. biodiversity and heritage projects Public areas in the building, from funds donated by FCC off Fluin Lane, will be refurbished Environment through the Landfill from the main front entrance to Communities Fund. the emergency exits at the back – Richard Smith, WREN’s grant hence the scheme being dubbed manager for Cheshire, said: the Door2Door project. “We’re delighted to be supporting Community Association the Frodsham Community Centre chairman Roger Williams believes the improvements will really project and pleased our funding will enhance the building and appeal make such a difference to so many to the many visitors who go through groups of people across Frodsham. the doors. WREN is always happy to consider He said: “This project will grant applications for projects that provide a real boost to the people benefit local communities and we’re of Frodsham. It’s fantastic that looking forward to this one having WREN has awarded us this money a positive impact very soon.” and we are really looking forward It is hoped the Door2Door to the changes taking shape over project will be ready in September. 14 www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2016

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Action packed visit to London PUPILS from Frodsham Manor House There was a tour of the Palace of Manor House assistant head Primary and Kingsley Primary Westminster shopping in Hamley’s, a teacher Naomi Anstice said: “It enjoyed an action packed three-day walking tour of various sights, a climb was a busy and tiring few days

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