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July 2016 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 1 2 www.frodshamlife.co.uk July 2016 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising IT was a fantastic experience visiting the Frodsham 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 Cheshire’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 Castle Park House. 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.
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