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10 ALTHOUGH it has got a long way to go before it can compare itself with Hollywood, West Kirby is the venue for a new film. Actor/director Robert Rae Lewis shot his debut movie in the town and hopes that it will find favour with the critics when it goes on show at festivals around the world. You can read more on pages 20 & 21. This month we’ve got lots of local news, 6 including a police crackdown on speeding 12 motorists, a government visit to Hilbre High and success for a West Kirby kitchen designer. The Light Opera Company are performing their big show this month at the Floral Pavilion so please remember to give them your support. There’s also features on gardening and beauty as 18 well as a what’s on guide and business directory. We’ve also got book reviews from Lingham’s of West Kirby. Please remember to support your local businesses.

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Spring into golf CLATTERBRIDGE Cancer Research is holding its spring golf day at Caldy Golf Club on Thursday 27th May. It costs £360 for a team of four and proceeds go to raise funds for research into understanding cancer and improving treatment for patients. Call Natalie Childs-Fielding, events fundraiser, on 0151 343 4300 or email natalie.childs- [email protected]

Speeding on the agenda Police have been busy responding to people’s concerns over the last month. After receiving complaints about motorists speeding on Frankby Road and Blackhorse Hill in West Kirby, officers have carried out speeding ‘Spotlight’ days in targeted locations. During the operation, officers look out for other traffic fences,of including not wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone while driving. In the first two weeks of March, 19 motorists have been reported for various offences. The spotlight days will continue throughout the summer months. People riding bicycles on pavements were causing concern so police increased their own cycle patrols in West Kirby and Hoylake, paying particular attention to the shopping centres. In addition they have continued to issue warnings on the first occasion to offenders. On any subsequent occasion the offenders will receive a fixed penalty ticket or be summonsed tocourt. l The new mobile surgeries for the West Kirby and Ward will be held in a Mobile Police Station on the first Tuesday of every month at Gilroy Road Shops 9am - 11am, Newton Village Hall 11am - 1pm, Thurstaston Country Park - 2pm - 4pm and Caldy (Croft Drive car park entrance) - 4pm - 5pm. The next surgeries take place on 4th May, followed by 1st June, 6th July and 3rd August. l LAST month a 20-year-old man from St Helens pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking in Bridge Road, West Kirby, in January. He was jailed for six weeks, banned from driving for 12 months, ordered to serve a curfew for three months and ordered to pay £150 compensation to the victim. l A 43-year-old man admitted possessing cannabis at Grange Road, West Kirby. He was fined £50and ordered to pay £85 costs. l A 42-year-old man, from Eaton Road, West Kirby, was convicted of common assault in Hilbre Road, West Kirby, in November 2009. He was conditionally discharged for six months, ordered to pay £50 compensation and £320 in costs.

Ambulance concerns QUESTIONS remain over whether West Wirral has adequate ambulance cover. It was revealed in the local press that the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) was to remove the rapid response vehicle from West Kirby Fire Station. The loss of the vehicle raised some eyebrows, with West Kirby councillor Jeff Green querying the move. But NWAS say that the vehicles in Heswall, and Ellesmere Port are sufficient to cover the area.

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Minister scores a global goal at Hilbre High Mike Foster, the Government Minister for International Development visited Hilbre High School Humanities College, West Kirby, to promote a new global 1 GOAL campaign. Also present was ex Liverpool player Brian Hall, currently working with the Government in support of the campaign which is supported by the UK Government and the Department for International Developmen After hearing about Hilbre’s thriving partnership with two Cape Town schools and watching a performance of I Want It All from the school’s recent production of We Will Rock You, the Minister explained to Hilbre students that 1 GOAL is a global education Minister Scores a Global Goal at Hilbre High project using the World Cup in South Africa as a focus to raise awareness about the one goal of education for all; he encouraged students to join the campaign by visitingth the website at www.join1goal.org. On Thursday 4 March, Mike Foster, the Government Minister for International Development After the Minister’s visit, Claire Chambers, who had sung forvisited him, said, Hilbre “I thought High School Humanities College, West Kirby to promote a new global 1 GOAL the Minister’s description of the 1 GOAL campaign and his explanation of the Government’s ideas for global development were really interestingcampaign and thought supported by the UK Government and the Department for International Development. provoking.” Also present was ex Liverpool player Brian Hall, currently working with the Government in support of the campaign. What do you call a woman with a radiator on her head? Anita After hearing about Hilbre’s thriving partnership with two Cape Town schools and watching a performance of I Want It All from the school’s recent production of We Will Rock You, the Minister explained to Hilbre students that 1 GOAL is a global education project using the World Cup in South Africa as a focus to raise awareness about the one goal of education for all; he encouraged students to join the campaign by visiting the website at www.join1goal.org.

After the Minister’s visit, Claire Chambers, who had sung for him, said, “I thought the Minister’s description of the 1 GOAL campaign and his explanation of the Government’s ideas for global development were really interesting and thought provoking.”

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Delight for designer Dominique

Dominique McLaughlin, Week and Outnumbered our customers further of James James Kitchens, and the awards were confidence in our design West Kirby, has won the announced with the ability and the exceptional top accolade ‘UK Designer traditional opening of an quality of our work. We are Award for Kitchens 2010’ envelope. delighted to have won” at the most prestigious The judges were Andrew Davies, head event in the Kitchen and particularly impressed judge and editor of Bathroom sector, the by Dominique’s flair and kbbreview magazine, who National KBB Review originality in her design host the awards, remarks: Industry Awards. work as well as her ability “Dominique has done The best designers in the to transform potentially fantastically well and I UK kitchen and bathroom difficult spaces, within would like to congratulate sector were revealed budget, to exceed client her on behalf of everyone at the dazzling black expectations. at kbbreview. Her design tie awards ceremony at Dominique says: “I am really did stand out from the Hilton Metropole in absolutely ecstatic to have the others and she should Birmingham on Monday won this award. It was a be very proud of herself. and attended by 800 key very emotional moment for There has never been figures from the kitchen both me and my mother such a challenging time in and bathroom industry. Vanessa, who owns the kitchen and bathroom The awards now in their James James Kitchens, industry and the awards 16th year were hosted “To be recognised in our were a great opportunity by TV comedian Hugh field by a panel of such to reward excellence and Dennis, best known for his esteemed experts is a hard work. Well done!” appearances in Mock the real honour and gives

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April...... at Mostyn House School.

Older pupils surprise the younger ones! Some of the Year 8 and 9 pupils arranged an Easter Egg Hunt and a party for our youngest pupils. The team spent their extra- curricular activities pre- paring the food and planning the party games. It was a great success and the younger pupils loved the attention that they received! A celebration of Art and Design at Mostyn House on Thursday 27th May from 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Featuring work by our GCSE and A level pupils. Local artists, designers and galleries will also be exhibiting their work. Prospective or interested parents may also use the occasion as an Open Evening and they will have the opportunity to talk to staff and have a tour of the school.

Visit our website www.mostynhouse.co.uk to read about our Nursery, Prep School, Senior School and Study Room. Mostyn House School, Parkgate 0151 3361010

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MAY BLOSSOMS Gardening by Janet Heath

May is my favourite month when many tough and can cope with being pruned hard if shrubs are in flower or have foliage at they outgrow their space, just don’t expect too its best. many flowers the following year! Elders or Sambucus have a few varieties May is a good time to plant up any pots with which will add interest to all but the smallest tender bedding plants or maybe if you have a gardens. Sambucus nigra Black Lace has darker area that needs brightening up, go for rich plum coloured foliage with pink tinged pots of Hostas to give you impressive foliage flowerheads in spring. Or try Sambucus throughout summer. Hostas do well in pots racemosa Plumosa Aurea a cut leaved elder and a group with different coloured foliage will with bright yellow foliage. If they get too large not need much attention apart from re-potting cut them back hard in late winter or early every 3 – 4 years. spring for strong new shoots. If you planted lettuce seeds in April you should Another shrub with a long name is Exochorda start to harvest in May especially those loose macrantha The Bride. This is a low growing leaved varieties. Plant a few in pots to save shrub up to about 1.5m with arching stems that them from slugs if you are plagued with them. are covered in white flowers in May. Easy to May is also the time to plant purple sprouting grow in a sunny or slightly shaded garden. broccoli and leek seeds outdoors or to plant out seedlings of these plants if raised indoors. Magnolias are at their best in May so if you Runner beans and French beans can be have a space out of the wind and does not planted out if pot raised or sow French bean receive the early morning sun to damage seeds outside for a late crop. frosted flowers, try a magnolia. Vulcan has huge pink flowers on a large shrub and Janet Heath, Garden Mentor for smaller gardens try Magnolia Susan or Tel 01244 318258 www.gardenmentor.co.uk Magnolia stellata varieties. Despite their exotic flowers, the shrubs are

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A musical extravaganza is in store for you on Saturday 19th June at Oxton Touchwood Cricket Club. Bring your own picnic, wine, a rug and settle down to listen to the fabulous Northop Silver Band, Award Tree Surgery winning Mezzo Soprano Kathryn Rudge & RFS Cert Arb & NPTC Qualified Staff Baritone Daniel Shelvey plus the world’s Fully Insured Domestic & Commercial first girl opera trio MILAN. The concert will include favourite classics Pruning, Felling, Reducing such as Nessun Dorma, Habanera, Time to say goodbye, plus many many more, Dismantling and Clearance with a grand finale in the style of the Hedge Maintenance “Proms” with rousing sing along songs Stump Removal such as Land of Hope and Glory & Rule Tree Surveys and reports Britannia. Gates open at 5pm and the concert Free Estimates & Advice begins at 6pm Tickets are £20 and available from Lynne Hamilton Tel: 666 0151 336 6432 0362 /0361 or Oxton Cricket Club. You can also book on line at www.echoarena. 07825 994 246 com Proceeds from this event are going www.touchwoodtreesurgery.net towards Age Concern Wirral Dementia Wing Appeal Charity number 1034510 & [email protected] Oxton cricket Club MidSuMMer PiCniC COnCerT The northop Silver Band Award winning Mezzo Soprano Kathryn rudge The world’s First Girl Opera Trio MiLAn Bring your own picnic, wine, relax and listen to the music

Saturday 19th June Oxton Cricket Club Townfield Lane Oxton Wirral Tickets £20 - no children under 16 years (Early bird price £15 up to the 30th April) Doors open 5pm. Performance ends approx 10pm. Some gazebo spaces available - £30 per space Call 0151 666 0361 or 666 0362 to book your tickets Proceeds to Age Concern Wirral Dementia Wing Appeal Charity No. 1034510 and Oxton Cricket Club Promoted by printing.com Bromborough

What has handles and flies? A dustbin What was Jack the Ripper’s middle name? The Actor goes behind the camera for film set in West Kirby Robert makes movie debut with tale of revenge WEST Kirby is the location for a new film! Local actor and director Robert Rae-Lewis has just finished his first short film Judas Kiss, which is set in the North West and shot in West Kirby and surrounding areas. The film is 30 minutes long and is based around two central characters, the fight for revenge and authority develops as you discover the links and the past of both characters. Robert said: “This project had no funding and little budget. We used local businesses for locations, if it wasn’t for their support it would not have been possible to complete. “It is a fictional piece aimed for film festivals across the globe, It has been submitted to the Los Angeles film fest, and Edinburgh Film Fest where at the moment it is in consideration status. “We have been working on this project for almost a year now and I would like to thank all that have made this possible, foremost Iain Cash (director of photography, editor) Paul Spieght (sound, set designer) Kieron Green, Sarah Scherer(principal cast) Melfyn Actor goes behind the camera for film set in West Kirby Robert makes movie debut with tale of revenge

and Janet Lewis for there unconditional support, and my loving wife and daughter Michelle and Morgan Rae-Lewis without whom this would have never become possible.” The story centres around Jason Townsend a club owner in the North West who decides to take the law into his own hands after his young sister was kidnapped, raped and tortured. Twenty years later he seeks revenge by targeting convicted sex offenders and making their life hell by forcing them to fight for there survival secretly under the very club he runs. Police have been investigating the disappearance of the victims for some time, however have not gained any real leads due to the lack of evidence left at the scenes. To help the investigation along the leading detective on the case is joined by a newly graduated criminal psychologist (Caroline Shaw) who’s presence starts to unravel the mystery. Robert, who live on Greenbank Road, has been acting on and off for the last 10 years. Through his previous experience on sets, and the lack of work out there at the moment he thought he decided to move from in front of to behind the camera. The 29-year-old, who has appeared in a number of TV dramas, added: “I hope this will act as a showreel for both myself and all others involved, in order to gain mainstream representation and further my career. “Once it has done the film festivals i am hoping to screen a premier for local press and all the cast involved.”

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Time: 10am – 4pm Tuesday 4th - Saturday 8th May Once Upon A Time At The Adelphi, performed by West Kirby Light Opera Society. The society returns to the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, with a spectacular musical about the glory days of Liverpool’s legendary Adelphi Hotel. The show follows the fortunes of some of the hotel staff as they meet millionaires and movie stars in a toe-tapping, feel- good show for all the family. Wednesday 5th May Heather Chapman will give a talk on ‘Old West Kirby’, 7.30pm, in St Bridget’s Church. £5 admission on the door. Local historian and postcard collector, Heather Chapman takes us on an illustrated tour of old West Kirby and its buildings reminding us of the history of the Old Village and the development of the town and its unique character. Friday 7th - Sunday 9th May The British Open Team Racing Trophy, The Wilson Trophy international dinghy racing on the Marine Lake, West Kirby. 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