Highways & Byways March 2020 The News and Views from and District

A Host of Golden Daffodils

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Page 2 Highways and Byways

This is definitely my favourite time of year. I love the way that the sight of daffodils lifts my spirits as I look out at my garden and when I drive around our villages. The massed ranks on the A41 in Village, from where our cover picture is taken, the Hoole roundabout, the A56 and all our country lanes serve to delight and we all know that the blossom will soon be coming and the trees will become green.

It is good to have something cheerful to focus on with all the uncertainty and disquiet over the current health situation. I suppose all we can do is look out for each other and keep washing our hands. Perhaps the situation will be much clearer by the time of our May newsletter.

The May newsletter will be the first of our new year and we will be seeking advertisers to support us. We offer a low cost way of promoting your business to all 1000 homes in our villages and on the Mickletrafford.org website. We only expect to cover the costs of getting local news out to local residents through the newsletter. For information about advertising see page 7.

Our next newsletter will come out at the end of May and we welcome your news and items of interest. Please send anything you wish to be included by Monday 11th May to Jenny by email at [email protected]. If you want to chat about anything contact Jenny and Roger on 01244 301860.

If you find yourself in a period of extended self isolation and need help of any kind or just want to hear a friendly voice please ring the number above. We will be able to find someone to help you.

ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY 14th APRIL 6.00pm — VILLAGE HALL

ALL WELCOME. An opportunity to put your questions to the Parish Council.

The views expressed in Highways and Byways are not necessarily the views of the Parish Council. The inclusion of any products and services within the newsletter does not imply endorsement by the editorial team.

Page 3 WHAT’S ON — at a glance

Sunday 29th March Leigh’s Quiz 8.30pm Fields Wednesdays April St Peter’s Toddler group, 10.30—12.00 Village Hall Weds 1st April Village Club Fun Quiz 9pm Village Hall Sunday 5th April Palm Sunday 9.30am Family Service St Peter’s Thursday 9th April Maundy Thursday 7.30pm Holy Communion St John’s Friday 10th April Good Friday 11am Devotional Service St Peter’s Sunday 12th April Easter Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion St Peter’s Tuesday 14th April Annual Parish Council meeting 6.00pm Village Hall Tuesday 14th April Parish Council meeting 6.30pm Village Hall Weds 15th April Village Club Fun Quiz 9pm Village Hall Sunday 26th April Leigh’s Quiz 8.30pm Chester Fields Weds 29th April Village Club Fun Quiz 9pm Village Hall Wednesdays May St Peter’s Toddler group, 10.30—12.00 Village Hall Sat 9th/Sun10th May Open Day at Mickle Trafford Mill 10am—3pm Monday 11th May Parish Council meeting 6.30pm Village Hall Weds 13th May Village Club Fun Quiz 9pm Village Hall Saturday 16th May The Tone Junkies 8pm Village Hall

If you want to make sure your special event is highlighted in this section contact Jenny 01244 301860

Page 4 MICKLE TRAFFORD & DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Based on the Parish Council Meetings held on 10th February and 9th March

Open Forum Mr Robert Charnley – Principal Planning Officer – CWaC

The Traveller Site on Lane is now owned by a family from Birmingham and Mr Charnley advised that a new Planning Application has been lodged and should be with the Parish Council next week. There is currently an enforcement notice covering the site but the personal circumstances of the new applicants will be considered before any final decisions are taken. The new application will be considered on the basis that the site is still “Green Belt” and not on the basis that it has been partially developed already.

Across the CWaC area there is a requirement for a 5-year supply of traveller sites and at this time CWaC have not been able to achieve the figure required. There are currently 3 further new applications in the area and should some of these be recommended for approval then it is likely that the provision figure will be reached.

Cllr Spence asked if CWaC were still looking for Transit sites and would this help the current situation. Mr Charnley stated that Transit sites were a different issue and would not affect the provision of permanent sites.

POLICE UPDATE Crime Information: There have been a range of incidents this month. With so many busy roads and roundabouts in the Chester Villages area accidents are always an issue. There have been reports of people trying to sell various things door to door. Police advice is not to engage with them. There has been an increase in theft from motor vehicles and house burglaries. People have reported suspicious persons about their properties. If you feel unsafe ring 101, or 999 if it is an emergency. Drug activity, and associated anti-social behaviour, has also been reported.

A schedule of Police Surgeries is posted at the Village Hall.

The Chairman then closed the Open Forum. Names of Councillors present, apologies for absence, and Declarations of Interest were recorded.

Parish Council Minutes. Minutes of the meetings held on 13th January and 10th February were accepted.

Planning/Finance Committee The minutes of meetings held on the 3rd February and 2nd March were noted.

Page 5 QDJ Park Committee Report A meeting of the committee will be held before the end of March. The Clerk has circulated details of the agenda. Installation of hand-rail from Wells Close to the A56. Advice of the Highways Officer will be sought. Provision of a road salt/grit bin at the Village Hall It was suggested that the Village Hall Trust should keep a grit bag in the vicinity of the Village Hall for use when necessary. Village Hall Noticeboards The V H Trust wants to provide three additional notice boards for User groups. These would be sited on the side of the hall by the car park. Approval of the PCC would be required and details of the design finalised. Approval was given to progress the matter to the next stage. Action Update A56 Speed survey recommendations Mr Bateman is still awaiting designs from the delivery team. Planters The locations have been accepted. Interactive Speed signs (Two) Mr Bateman is still awaiting designs from the delivery team. Ditch at School Lane It has finally been agreed that CWaC will erect a fence at their own cost after being unable to get any agreement from Muir Housing. Road / Pavements Further information regarding problems with the drains and pavements along the A56 have been forwarded to Mr Bateman. New dog waste bin on School Lane The CWaC Officer responsible for the installation of the new bin confirmed by e-mail on the 28th February that the job would be carried out. Hoole Penfold CWaC are still investigating the ownership of the “Penfold” and have now moved the investigation to the Corporate Properties team who have asked the Clerk to confirm the location of the Penfold.

Matters raised at the discretion of the Chairman (Not for resolution) Cllr Taylor advised that he had recently updated the website with the Minutes from the various Parish Council committees. He felt there was too much information on the site and this should be restricted to the last 3 months. Anyone wanting further information will be advised to contact the Clerk who would provide it.

Cllr Rowlands advised that the Tennis Club was holding a celebration in August and would have space in a marquee should the Parish council wish to use it. Ideas sought. Page 6 Date and time of Next Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday 14th April at The Village Hall at 6.30pm. Please note that this meeting will be preceded by the Annual Parish Council meeting which will start at 6.00pm.

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Page 7 Mickle Trafford Mill

Hello and welcome from all at Mickle Trafford Mill Charitable Trust!

We are having some wonderful open day events this year and so if you are looking to visit Trafford Mill then we begin with May Mills Weekend which is a national event for the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) to whom we are affiliated.

We are open on 9th and 10th May from 10am till 3pm each day. To book on a heritage tour of the building please contact Ceris Timms using the details below. Each tour slot is for up to 20 people and takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. There will be four tour slots each day in total. Open Day Details:  Children are welcome providing they are accompanied by an adult  Trafford Mill is an old building which comprises of three floors and is unsuitable in parts for people of limited mobility  Parking is not available on site at Trafford Mill – please contact Ceris for alternative arrangements if you require them  We are a charity and rely on donations from the public for visits. Therefore, we ask that you donate in order to visit Trafford Mill and/or book on a tour  Refreshments are available as are toilet/hand washing facilities  Local produce made at Trafford Mill will be available to purchase on a donation only based system

We look forward to hearing from you, seeing you or meeting you for the first time! Ceris Timms Chair - Mickle Trafford Mill Charitable Trust [email protected] 07587189776

Jean Harley’s Excellent Work for the Hospice Acknowledged

As many of you will know, Jean raises plants every year for sale at community events and from her home, to raise much needed funds to support the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. Jean’s goal is always to raise £1000.

Once again she achieved this goal and she is grateful to all who buy plants from her. To find out more about what’s going on in Jean’s garden read her regular article on page 16.

Page 8 News from the Village Club

Back by popular demand! The TONE JUNKIES will be returning to the Village Club on Sat 16th May. We have managed to secure this talented trio to return, following their brilliant three hour set, including audience requests ranging from Elvis and the Beatles to the Killers and Stereophonics and everything in-between. A great evening was enjoyed by everyone who attended their debut appearance at the Village Club. We anticipate a high demand for tickets so please look out for the posters! (Don’t miss out!)

If you enjoy quizzing why not give our Fun Quiz a go? We have a group of different quizmasters who provide a variety of fun quizzes on alternate Wednesdays from 9pm.Why not come as a team or you will be welcome to join one on the night. The upcoming dates are the 1st, 15th, 29th of April and 13th May.

The bar continues to provide a range of competitively priced drinks and the excellent ‘ Cat’ is proving very popular at the moment. See the opening hours of the club advertised in this magazine.

The club are planning to screen the upcoming Euro football matches to be enjoyed by the whole family. (correct at time of printing)

All kinds of joinery work undertaken

Doors, skirting, shelving cabinet construction and a lot more.

Request a quote today.

Call Aled on 07900 842 975

Based in Mickle Trafford

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In MICKLE TRAFFORD

REV JOANNE BROWN JENN SIMMONDS Bookings and Questions regarding Chapel & Graveyard to: [email protected]

22nd March 10am Geoff ROBINSON Mothering Sunday Celebration 29th March 10am Rev Neil STACEY Preaching the Word 5th April 9.30am Jenn SIMMONS Palm Sunday Bible Study 12th April 10am Rev Tim MACQUIBAN Easter Service including Communion 19th April 10am Rev Claire HEALD City Centre Mission Understanding 26th April Dementia Friend Training 3rd May 9.30am Rev. Jo BROWN Reflection and Communion 10th May 10am Bob Swetenham Preaching the Word 17th May 10.45am Section Service with Communion @

We cordially invite you to join in fellowship with us at one or more of the services above: different styles for different tastes. Please come and explore your faith through learning conversations or reflection, or be part of a traditional preaching the word service with hymns and readings. Join us for communion, we have an open table. Participate in a Bible Study or develop an understanding of City Centre Mission or Dementia Friend Training. We can always promise a warm welcome whatever the subject on offer.

Thank you to the Parish Council for listening to our concerns regarding the graveyard bins being used for dog excrement, and to Highways and Byways for printing our plea for responsible disposal. Hopefully there will shortly be a specific bin located by the graveyard gates which will be regularly emptied. We are extremely grateful to the PCC for their support in this matter.

We also put out another plea, asking if there are any local experts and/or enthusiasts who can help us, or indeed suggest where or whom we might approach for help with our drainage issues at the graveyard. Since there has been considerable building both at the side of, and in front of the graveyard, the land has become severely waterlogged. Please if you are a land or drainage expert, or can recommend someone who is, leave a contact number or email address with the email address above. We need your help and support in this matter. Thank you in hope.

POSITIVE THOUGHTS Try to be the rainbow in someone’s cloud

Maya Angelou

Page 10 A Little Snippet of Local History by Martin Preston

Have you ever spotted this bit of local history? It has a Grade 2 Heritage listing.

It is recorded as:

Stone: early C19. Large square red sandstone block carries the inscription:

MICKLE TRAFFORD CART-ROAD ONLY—on the west face and a worn inscription on the east face reading: Parish CART-ROAD, FOOTPATH ...... ally.

It is to be found on Plemstall Lane and was probably erected to combat illicit droving and carting across the Gowy Valley and along Plemstall Lane, which avoided paying tolls on the turnpike road.

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Page 13 PUBLIC FOOTPATH BETWEEN THE SHREWSBURY ARMS AND TRAFFORD BRIDGE By Huw Rowlands

The land between the Shrewsbury Arms and the was categorised as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in 2016. This designation replaces that of Sites of Biological Importance (SBI). The land in question is home to ground nesting birds, a hunting ground for barn owls, and contains rare plants and insects so is an important habitat for wildlife. Unfortunately the land is cut in half by a public footpath which is being increasingly abused, especially by dog walkers, to the detriment of wildlife and to the extent that cattle were unable to graze this land in 2019.

Dog walkers and other people are permitted by law to access this land only along the formal Public Right of Way (PROW) which is categorised as a Public Footpath.  You have a right to pass and repass along this route and are permitted to stop along it to enjoy a view, but not to stop for a picnic or other such activities unless express permission has been sought and received from the landholder  Dogs are permitted on PROW, but have no legal right to access them. They are accepted as a usual accompaniment to a user of the PROW and should be kept under close control, especially when in the vicinity of livestock. Landholders are legally permitted to shoot a dog if it is found to be worrying / chasing or attacking their livestock  Do not deviate or allow your dog to stray from the line of a PROW, as it is an act of trespass against the landholder, for which the individual could find themselves prosecuted privately in the courts by the landholder. You may only legally deviate from the line of a PROW to circumnavigate an obstruction that impedes your way, for example, a large puddle, and that right only permits moving directly around the obstruction. In this instance you are therefore not permitted to walk to or along the river bank by the flow measurement station.  Keep to the PROW. Farmland is private property and to access it not on a PROW or other designated route / area would be an act of trespass for which you could be prosecuted in the courts.  The “right to roam” does not cover this land.  Always follow the Countryside Code when out in the countryside. (https://www.gov.uk/ government/publications/the-countryside-code)

The view from the M56. The public footpath continues straight ahead and does not turn to the right where the white sign is seen in front of the tree , but after crossing the footbridge.

Please do not leave any litter on your walk as this is harmful to wildlife and cattle. Always pick up dog waste and put it in a bin. Do not leave your waste bag behind. Dog waste and plastic bags can be life threatening to animals.

Page 14 Did you see this unusual car with cameras in Regency Court?

Perhaps it’s a car which tests autonomous driving systems. The multilingual notices suggest this. Any ideas what it would be doing in Regency court? Perhaps it’s trying out manoeuvring in tight spaces? Or maybe Photo supplied by Mac McCarthy it’s just a tea break!

The sun comes out and there are signs of Spring all around.

Page 15 PLEMSTALL PLANTS Jean’s Garden

Looking back at my last article I see that I was looking forward to spending time in the garden and splitting plants and potting on for sale ... ! Well maybe if it has stopped raining and warmed up, which I hope it has by the time you read this I will be able to concentrate on the garden and get something done. It has been so wet and so cold that I have been sorting seeds, planting some ... the broad beans and the sweet peas are coming through already and they will be put in my raised beds soon. They at least are not flooded! The pond is full to overflowing and the frogs have been busy. If anyone wants frog spawn now is the time to ring up and arrange to come round with your jam jar! I presume the toads have spawned too but I’ve not seen any of their strings of eggs around the edge and I cannot see the newt eggs as they are laid singly on plant roots in the pond. I would be very lucky to find any of those. The newts do not live in the pond all the time, so sometimes I see them, as well as the frogs and toads, tucked away in damp corners in the garden.

If you are passing my garden the flash of pink down the side is provided by one of the easiest, most useful plants Bergenia or elephants ears. It’s evergreen, flowers profusely and is wonderful in very wet or very dry ground, sun or shade. It looks after itself and always looks good with the bonus that rabbits and slugs leave it alone.

My pots of day lilies that I just abandon under the shrubs are starting to grow. I have some great plants but if you want a specific colour you will have to wait until they flower as all the labels have faded. Did you know you can eat every part of a day lily ...shoots and flowers etc ..in salads? Hostas will be the next plants that I shall be splitting and planting up ...and guess what, you can eat them too! Apparently the young emerging shoots in Spring taste like asparagus but, no, I haven’t tried them ...yet.

Shrubs— I still have some all ready to be planted and this is a good time. I was asked about Kerria Japonica by Jo a while ago, I have some ready to go now.

If there is anything that any of you are looking for just give me a ring as I may have one. I have lots of summer flowering bulbs in pots and perennials all well established in pots and ready to plant out ....you just need to enquire and when we have the odd warmer and drier day you can come around and see what is available. I do sometimes have houseplants surplus to my own collection. I like to have something green around in the cold and wet that I can talk to! Just ring, talk to me ...I may have just what you are looking for. If you have been in touch to ask about visiting to see the garden or talk to me about your requirements ...obviously the weather has not been fit ... so please just get in touch again.

Jean 01244 300967 jeanharley@ btinternet.com

Page 16 Nature Notes March 2020

The word March comes from the Roman Martius and was originally the first month of the calendar year, before the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1752. It’s always interesting to look back at previous issues of this column. In March two years ago we had the Beast from the East and temperatures of -6C, this time last year we had a couple of weeks of unseasonably warm weather, but this year it’s just been wet, wet, wet and windy. There have been a few frosts, but it has been mild enough for the crocuses and daffodils to appear early along Plemstall Lane, and the cherry tree in my garden is already on the verge of flowering.

I’ve seen more blackbirds than usual in the garden. They’ve been taking advantage of plentiful worms in the wet lawn. We also have a new visitor, which I thought was a thrush at first, but turns out to be a redwing. There have been flocks of fieldfares and redwings, both members of the thrush family here over the winter.

The redwing is the UK’s smallest thrush, and can be distinguished by the red underwings and a cream stripe above the eye. The fieldfare is bigger, with a grey head and a black tail. There is a small breeding population of fieldfares in the UK, but most leave in March or April to breed in Northern Europe. Let’s hope this one finds a mate and decides to stay.

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Mickle Trafford & District WI

Hello from all at Mickle Trafford & District WI!

With Spring in the air, we are all feeling a little lighter on our feet and have already been out and about enjoying the sisterhood of the Women’s Institute. We began our programme with some Thai Chi and learning about Chinese Medicine, a wonderful holistic approach to keeping ourselves mentally and physically well. A big thank you to Linda Hallett from Hanmer Holistic Healing in Whitchurch who gave us a fantastic session learning about the benefits of the subject.

We have started a Members Corner where each member shares a centre of interest and the group explore it. Our next big event will be to Theatre Clwyd to watch Dial M for Murder teamed with a gorgeous meal at the Glasfryn restaurant. We are also working on projects such as planting trees to commemorate our WI and our never forgotten member, Margaret Rowell as well as crafting a war memorial poppy wreath for our other never forgotten ones.

Resolutions are a big part of being a WI member where we look at current pressing issues in the affairs of our culture and society. After recent votes, two major concerns are being put forward to Parliament for further laws to be created for the benefit of our communities. These are Ending Modern Slavery and Stem Cell Technology, both of which look at improving the lives of those struggling today. April brings us Janet Bradshaw who is famous among our smaller rural WI’s who gives a brilliant talk titled ‘Sweet Memories’ which is on the history of sweets. She comes highly recommended, so we are very much looking forward to welcoming her to take a sugary walk down memory lane…

As President, I’m hoping that we can reach out to other women to show what your local WI offers and to increase our members so that the future of this community group is promising. I wish to take this opportunity to thank our new visitors from the village for coming to support us, your interest is valuable. So come on ladies, let’s be having you!

We meet on the first Wednesday of the Month 7.30pm Village Hall – please contact Ceris Timms President 07587 189776 [email protected] Visitors £3 includes tea and coffee Raffle £1

Page 18 Brush Strokes Art Club 2020

Quite a few people in the village have told me that they visited and enjoyed the exhibition that we had at Castle Park Arts Centre in for six weeks. Within the next few weeks we will have photographs of the paintings which were displayed there in the glass wall cabinet in the Village Hall lounge ... thanks to Roger who took them for us. It’s a record of our 25 years painting together and a permanent record to advertise our paintings and the Art Club at local events.

We are looking forward to welcoming those who have made enquiries about joining us and hoping to see them soon, but don’t forget anyone is welcome to drop in to see us and have a cuppa .... you won’t be pressured to join in and try anything but we would be happy to demonstrate anything that is of interest and to let you ‘have a go‘ if you wished. If you are looking for that ‘special present‘ for someone don’t forget that some of our members are willing to accept commissions, at reasonable prices. Think about this and talk to someone soon as it can take some time to do a painting in one’s spare time. Years ago, before the Village Hall was refurbished we had paintings exhibited and for sale in the Lounge. Many of you might remember this and I know that many of you bought and still have our paintings hanging in your homes. We have unframed paintings for sale at the Japanese Market in Dunham Hill on a regular basis and at Library and we will be at the VE Celebration in Helsby, by the Library at the Friday May Day event. So don’t forget ...second Tuesday of every month 10 - 3. If the front door is closed , to conserve heat and for safety reasons, please just ring the bell.

Jean Harley 300967

Plemstall Fellowship Programme Spring 2020

8th April Music for Spring David Whitley

13th May The Life of a Border and Customs Control Officer Rev David Chesters OBE

Coming in June — an outing/lunch details to follow

Page 19 1st Mickle Trafford Rainbows

Hello from 1st Mickle Trafford Rainbows! Rainbows are the first tier of the Girl Guiding system for girls aged 5-7 years. We run term time only from 4.30-5.30pm on Tuesdays in the Methodist Church on Station Lane in Mickle Trafford.

What a busy year so far! We have been working on our Have Adventures badge which gets the girls outside moving and learning. It has been lots of fun. Thanks to the courtesy of the Guides Association they have introduced interim Bronze and Silver Rainbows Awards just in case your daughter hasn’t accrued enough time or activities to get her Gold Award before she leaves to become a Brownie. There have never been so many different badges, awards or anniversaries to work towards and the little Rainbows are running out of space on their uniform to sew everything on!

We are desperate for female volunteer helpers aged 18 or over and would warmly welcome those who wish to make a difference to a child’s life within their community by giving up an hour a week to help. The benefits are rewarding for career, personal development and enhancing skills. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life as diversity enriches the child. Maybe you are retired and would enjoy working with this wonderful age group, relishing the idea of teaching them something almost lost, like baking and sewing? Or maybe you are a student who needs teaching experience with extra-curricular subjects? Or maybe you are a single mother who would like to expand her CV and find ways back into work? Please get in touch if you have the time as I’m quite sure that wherever you are in life you will have something to offer these children. You will also have the opportunity to complete Girl Guiding Accredited Qualifications should you wish to.

The cost is £35 per full school term and you can register your daughter on www.girlguiding.org.uk . We receive a notification that allows us to contact you to offer her a place should there be any available. We are very popular and do have a waiting list but getting your daughter registered is the first step to ensuring her place on the girl guiding system.

If you have any queries then please email [email protected] or call Ceris Timms on 07587 189 776 and we will be happy to help.

For all new Rainbows, 1st Mickle Trafford Rainbows are: Miss Ceris Timms – Ariel – Unit Leader Mrs Sarah Vickers – Tiana - Leader Miss Kim Wilday – Rapunzel – Leader

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MICKLE TRAFFORD AND DISTRICT PARISH COUNCIL

Councillor Contact Details

Cllr E Arnold 07769235533 Cllr A Probyn 07849592533 Cllr T L Bartley 300274 Cllr D K Rowlands 300655 Cllr C Charlton 303115 Cllr F Sharpe 07979198240 Cllr B A Harrison 300822 Cllr J Spence 07973874835 Cllr I Jones 300300 Cllr J Taylor 300759 Cllr M P Parker 300250 Cllr J Woods 301334 Cllr J Payne 07913561494 Cllr A Youds 07855833896

Parish Clerk:

Derek Bowker 8, Dixon Drive, Helsby, Frodsham. WA6 0FS Telephone: 07711321455 Email: [email protected]

Page 21 WHAT’S ON AT THE VILLAGE HALL Monday 11.00 -12.00 Zumba (0—4 years) 14 00 - 15.00 Bridge 14.30 – 16.30 Retirement Club - fortnightly 18.30 - 19.30 Keep Fit 19.30 - 20.30 Pilates For Men

Tuesday 10.00 – 15.00 Art Club (2nd Monthly) 10.00 -11.00 Let’s Move Together 14.00 -15.00 Pilates 14.00 -15.30 French 16..00 -19.30 Mini Maestros (Piano Lessons)

Wednesday 10.30 -12.00 Toddler Group— Toys to play with! (Term Time ) 10.30—12.00 Coffee Morning 14.30 -16.30 Fellowship (2nd Monthly) 16.00 - 19.30 Piano Lessons 18.00 -19.00 Pilates 19.30 -21.30 W.I. (1st Monthly) 20.00 -21.00 High Intensity Training

Thursday 9.30 -10.30 Sweaty Mammas 16.30/17.40/18.45 p.m. Physio Pilates 18.00 -19.30 Yoga Friday 10.00/12.30 Laughter Tots (2 classes) 19.30 -22.30 N gauge railway club (Last Monthly)

Classes are weekly unless otherwise stated, Just pop in and speak to the leader. Having a party? Just call in and see the venue. Would you like to come and watch a film? Watch this space—Films are coming to Mickle Trafford.

THE VILLAGE CLUB @ THE VILLAGE HALL—opens from 20.30 Monday Village Club informal drop in Tuesday 8.45 Bingo + informal drop in Wednesday Quiz night (alternate weeks—see page 4) Friday/Saturday Village Club informal drop in Enjoy socialising and good company with no need to drive.

WHAT’S ON AT OTHER VENUES MT Rainbows Tuesday 16.30 - 17.30 Methodist Hall MT Brownies Thursday 18.00 -19.30 MT Village School Yoga Monday 18.45 -20.15 Pre-School Community Room Toddler Group Friday 13.45 -15.00 Pre School Community Room Crossroads Cafe Church 10.00 3rd Sunday (Monthly) Methodist Church

Mickle Trafford Pre-School (Pre-school and Community Room next to MT Village School) Mickle Trafford Preschool offers a professional and caring environment for children from 2 years until school age. Older children are able to visit the Village School twice per week. We provide care from 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday (term time only) and shorter sessions (9-3pm, mornings and afternoons) are also available. We endeavour to be as flexible as possible. We claim EYFS funding for 3 and 4 year olds up to 30 hours per week (subject to eligibility) and also accept workplace childcare vouchers. Visit www.mickletraffordpreschool.org.uk for more information or call Caitlin Phillips or Sarah Robson on 01244 301711 to arrange an appointment to look around. Page 22

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