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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising THE recent sale of Taylor Business Park marks the end of an James Balme era - but also the dawn of a new one. Freephone The 55.15 acre site near Victorian Day into the Culcheth and Culcheth, which has been run by Glazebury Christmas Market. anniversary this year, so we know 0800 955 5247 three generations of the Taylor Paul has also been a great all too well the highs and lows Editorial family, sold for £19.2m to West supporter of Culcheth Life, of running a business for half a 01925 623633 Yorkshire based Ribston, who own recognising the importance of a century! With uncertain times ahead with Email a number of properties in the North local community news source. I wish him well for the future and Brexit, it is more important than ever [email protected] West. While it marks an end of an era look forward to reporting on the that we all work together to ensure Websites for the family business, it marks the exciting times ahead. we have a vibrant local community www.culchethlife.com dawn of a new one for MD Paul Meanwhile I would like to and support local businesses by www.frodshamlife.co.uk Taylor, who also runs Cheshire welcome Ribston to the local shopping local whenever possible. www.lymmlife.co.uk Telecoms, based on the business community and look forward to www.warrington- park and has also created a new the dawn of a new era for Taylor worldwide.co.uk management company Taylor Business Park. Deadline for the www.warrington.tv Estates. Finally I would like to congratulate Address Instead of focusing on properties the team at Hob Hey Lane Dental November issue New Media Centre on one business park, Paul is now Practice on their 50th anniversary Old Road Warrington looking at investing in “interesting - a fantastic achievement for any of Culcheth Life is WA4 1AT properties” in and around the business. Warrington area, in what he Our publishers Orbit News are October 16 describes as “exciting times.” also celebrating their own 50th Having known Paul for many years now through business and socially, he has been a great Culcheth Life is published supporter of the local community monthly by Orbit News Ltd. and certainly never been one to The contents of this magazine rest on his laurels. are fully protected by copyright He certainly worked tirelessly and nothing may be reprinted to secure the future of the business or reproduced without prior permission of the publishers. park when it was under threat from the proposed HS2 high speed rail The publishers are not liable for network. any statement made or opinion expressed by third parties in this He also worked hard to secure publication. the future of the Wild Wings Bird sanctuary, which now has a new Printed by TwentyFourSeven home on land at the business park and was also instrumental in helping transform Culcheth
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Are you looking to make your business life easier? Speak to one of our experts: 01925 761 600 or visit us at: stylesandco.co.uk October 2018 www.culchethlife.com 3 Culcheth Beer Festival goes from strength to strength MORE than 1,000 people attended the annual Culcheth Beer Festival held over two days at Culcheth Sports club. Now in its 8th year, the event The Hunter Healey Beer Band goes from strength to strength with received a rousing reception, a Gin bar being added this year to presenting a varied programme popular acclaim, in addition to the of popular classics, with one previous menu of Beers, ciders and commentator saying “it gets better Prosecco. every year.” Organised by the Rotarians of The event is a hugely popular Newton & District Jubilee, Main event in a good cause, raising Sponsors Hunter Healey Chartered valuable funds for the charitable Accountants were once again in work of Rotary which benefits many high profile attendance on the local organisations and is now Friday, assisting the Rotarians both a highlight on the annual village behind the bar and on the stage. calendar.
Members Day at Glazebrook WI • Professional, approachable, affordable THE September meeting of Glazebrook WI was “Members Day” when everything was provided by the members themselves. • Accounts preparation & tax returns for individuals & Individual tables were set out with flower arrangements, birthdays were companies celebrated and very special congratulations were given to one member, Betty, who is 90 this month. • Bookkeeping, payroll & vat Last month members enjoyed a very successful trip to Speke Hall in Liverpool • Capital Gains, Estate Planning & Probate Work and a trip to the Brindley Theatre to see The Wedding Singer has been arranged for November. • Business start up advice The village held its annual show in the community hall at the start of the month • First meeting free of charge when several members won prizes for their flower and produce. Later this month there is a “fish and chip” evening and plans are well underway for a Christmas carol service at Burtonwood. Call Nigel Healey now on 01925 767222 Members then enjoyed a wonderful spread of cakes, sandwiches, salads etc all provided by talented members, and a very clever set of quiz questions had Abacus House, 450 Warrington Road, Culcheth WA3 5QX everyone thinking www.hunterhealey.co.uk This month’s craft day is how to make a card - could it be a Christmas card? 4 www.culchethlife.com October 2018 Fundraiser raises £2,700 for Brain Tumour Society AN all-day fundraiser at Croft raised an amazing £2,700 in aid of the Brain Tumour Society. The event started with a coffee which has taken place annually morning at 10am and continued over the last three years. in the afternoon with entertainment “We chose to raise money for which continued until 7pm. this particular charity this year Organiser Barbara McDermott, in loving memory of a friend of in whose garden the event was ours, Ian Nish, who sadly recently held, said: ”I would like to thank passed away, aged 55. all the Culcheth community for “The support of the community purchasing raffle tickets and has been touching and will hopefull for their generous donations, make an impact on the good work especially businesses in the village undertaken by the Brain Tumour for consistently supporting the event Society.” October 2018 www.culchethlife.com 5 6 www.culchethlife.com October 2018 House can be turned into care home - despite objections
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to change the use of a house at Culcheth into a residential care home for up to five children has been given the go-ahead. Culcheth and Glazebury Parish four children living communally in Council and six nearby residents the front part, supervised by non- opposed the development at Lions sleeping staff and one in a “house” Den, in Holcroft Lane and one at the rear, with a bedroom, living former resident supported the room and a second bedroom for a scheme. sleep-in member of staff. But after considering the Culcheth and Glazebury Parish proposals, the borough’s Council objected on the grounds development management of inadequate information, committee decided they could go inadequate consultation, lack of ahead. security and unsuitability of the Chairman Cllr Tony McCarthy location, next to a busy junction. said: “There were not enough Nearby residents questioned the reasons to justify refusal of the proposals.” suitability of the site, drew attention The plan, put forward by REC to existing problems of anti-social North West, involves a change behaviour, inadequate parking, of use of Lions Den, a two-storey the potential for the children to be detached house on the roundabout bullied by pupils of nearby schools at the junction of Warrington Road and the limited staff presence and Holcroft Lane from residential overnight. use to a care home for up to five But officers believed the site children aged 8-18 with social, was suitable and that the impact emotional and mental health of the property would be very little difficulties. different to that of an ordinary The house would be split, with house of that size.
Culcheth Methodist’s Annual Memorial Service CULCHETH Methodist Church hold who would like to come along to their Annual Memorial Service at remember a loved one. 3pm on Sunday November 4. The event is for those who have “Time does not heal: lost a loved one and provides some It makes a half-stitched scar quiet time to think about them and that can be broken and you feel an opportunity to light a candle in grief as total as in its first hour.” their memory. The service takes place in the For further details please ring church on Ellesmere Road WA3 John Gregson (Pastoral Visitor) on 4BW and is open to anyone 01925 762715 October 2018 www.culchethlife.com 7 8 www.culchethlife.com October 2018 New nursery opens at primary school
CROFT Primary School has opened the door on the first governor-led nursery in the borough. Situated within the school, with a “This nursery is managed by strong ethos of high quality nursery myself and my teaching team. We provision, Croft Tiny Acorns is a have invested a lot of time and nursery and forest school. resources into offering children the It was officially opened by very best start to their educational Cllr Karen Mundry, Mayor of Warrington. journey.” Headteacher Anne Mains said: The nursery is open from 7.30am “We are thrilled to be opening this to 6pm and is open for 50 weeks a unique provision. year. October 2018 www.culchethlife.com 9 Dental Practice celebrates 50 years in Culcheth
HOB Hey Lane Dental Practice is “The practice ethos of good Cosmetic Dentistry and we have celebrating 50 years in the village family dental care has been NHS spaces available for children. and a new dentist joining the team. continually developed during “I would like to thank all of our The practice was founded in the past 50 years and it is very patients, past, present and future 1968 by David Johnson, who satisfying to see it still carried out for their support and also to thank moved to the area from Essex today. looking for a new challenge. my fantastic team who are all David said: “After two years Family dentistry committed to providing the highest in Colchester, Essex I arrived in John Fleming’s said: “I’ve been standards of patient care which I Culcheth in April 1968, with my involved in Culcheth for the last 25 believe is delivered in a relaxed wife and baby son, ready for years and I worked at the Cherry and friendly way. the challenge of starting my own Tree and Leigh Golf club while I practice. was training to be a dentist. It was Jonathan said: “Having just “The village was growing with there I met David Johnson and recently moved to the local area young families and had no full- as soon as I qualified I moved to with my wife, who is originally from time dental practice. There was a Hob Hey Dental Centre and I have Culcheth, I am looking forward to very limited amount of property been here for the last 20 years. continuing to care for the existing available and 3 Hob Hey Lane We have constantly tried to evolve provided the only option to set up a the practice whilst making sure our patients and welcoming new practice close to the village centre. ethos of providing family dentistry patients from Culcheth and the “Having obtained planning remains the same. surrounding areas.” consent, building renovation and “I feel lucky to live and work equipment, Hob Hey Lane Dental here in Culcheth and be part of this Practice opened in mid - June fantastic community. 1968. The first day had only our John added: “I am so excited neighbour and her two young that Jonathan Crockett has joined daughters for examinations - a the team with all his skills and quiet day - never to be repeated! good ideas we can ensure that we “Christmas 1968 found me remain a modern, vibrant practice working six days a week with a one focused on excellent patient care month waiting list and within a year and I very much look forward to I was seeking my first associate to the next chapter in our story. It is share the workload. The practice fair to say we have been busy for continued to expand and in the the last 50 years but I am pleased 1970s David Cockbain became to announce that we are taking my partner until my retirement in on new patients and we have 2002 when John Fleming became expanded our treatments to include a partner. Invisalign, Fastbraces, Implants and 10 www.culchethlife.com October 2018 Culcheth woman first to trial innovative new treatment A 75-year-old Culcheth woman By keeping patients out of hospital was chosen to be the first patient and in their own homes, they are to take part in an innovative new more comfortable and rested and trial which enables heart patients they also have a reduced risk of to be treated at home rather than contracting an infection. in hospital. Josephine Creaghan “My background is in acute was identified as being suitable for medicine, so I was excited to be the trial and was keen to take part approached by Dr Farag to start a because she cares for her husband, small trial of treating patients with who is also in poor health, and did heart failure who have swelling not want to have to go into hospital. in the lower legs. Although this The trial was started through condition would usually be a collaboration between treated using the drug Furosemide Warrington and Halton hospitals administered by IV in hospital, and Bridgewater Community Dr Farag approached us about Healthcare, which runs the trialling home treatment for these Warrington Community Intravenous patients.” Therapy (IV) Service. Dr Farag said “Decompensated A team of specialist nurses, the IV heart failure is one of the common service prevent hospital admissions reasons for prolonged hospital and aid the early discharge of admissions. My idea was to a range of hospital patients by explore whether in suitable selected providing IV drug treatments in patients we could avoid hospital patients’ homes or at the Bath Street admission altogether by safely Health Centre in Warrington. providing intravenous diuretic Hospital cardiology consultant injections at home. I was pleased Dr Ahmed Farag approached the that Bridgewater’s Community IV Bridgewater IV team and a new Team were happy to participate in trial was set up to examine the the project.” effectiveness of extending their The Community IV Nurses support to patients with heart visited Mrs Creaghan twice a day failure, a condition which results in for two days to administer the gross peripheral swelling. drug Furosemide and assess her Rebecca Redfern, IV lead nurse condition. Results were regularly for Bridgewater said:“We are scanned and fed back to the always looking to improve our consultant and staff from the team service and offer as much support spoke with him regularly through as we can to aid the recovery of the two days. patients in their own homes so they After two days Mrs Creaghan’s can either leave hospital early or treatment was completed and avoid going into hospital altogether. her blood pressure and swelling
New superfast broadband arrives SUPERFAST broadband has arrived in the Croft and Kenyon areas. MP Helen Jones cut the ribbon on the new BT cabinet in Stone Pit Lane, Croft, to launch the new, improved service. The launch event was organised by the Connecting Cheshire Partnership of the four local authorities across Cheshire. More than 60 premises in the vicinity can now benefit from faster broadband and across the whole of Ms Jones’ constituency, about 99 per cent of properties can now access broadband speeds of more than 24 Mbps. The MP was joined at the ceremony by Cllr Norman Partington, of Croft Parish Council, and Cllr Joan Grime, who is a borough councillor and a member of Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council. To check availability of fibre broadband and find out how to switch visit http://www.connectingcheshire.org.uk/how-to-switch/ October 2018 www.culchethlife.com 11
reduced significantly. with the outcome in Mrs Creaghan’s She said: “The service has been case. The communication with marvellous. The nurses and Dr the community IV Team, their Farag were lovely and explained professionalism and excellent everything to me. I didn’t want service, meant that we avoided to go into hospital so it was nice hospital admission altogether for to be able to stay out of hospital Josephine. and be treated. It really helped my “We know that every day the recovery being at home.” patient spends in hospital results in Nurse Redfern added: “The a significant loss of muscle mass, trial has been really successful mobility and independence. So by and we are currently looking to treating the patient at home, we identify other suitable patients are not only preventing a hospital with heart failure as test cases for admission but also preserving the innovative trial. If successful, the patient’s functional status and we have the potential to treat existing support for as long as more patients in their own homes needed.” where they are most comfortable To find out more about and reduce pressure on our local Warrington’s Community IV Service hospitals.“ visit www.bridgewater.nhs.uk/ Dr Farag said: “I was delighted warrington/ivtherapy.
Defibrillator training at village club THE Village Club in Culcheth is organising a training event on how to use a defibrillator -with the training to be provided by the North West Ambulance Service. Club chairman Paul Campbell said: ‘It’s hard to believe that we last did this training at the club in 2016. Where has that time gone? I believe that having a defibrillator not only in the club but widely available throughout our community is a worthwhile thing. “The more people who are trained the more people who can be helped when needed and more can survive the danger brought about by a heart attack.” The club is not only updating staff on how to use the equipment but is making the evening an open invitation to customers and members of the public to come along and join in. The training night will be at the club in Wigshaw Lane on October 18 at 7.30pm. 12 www.culchethlife.com October 2018 Culcheth Players present The Canterville Ghost CULCHETH Players are proud to real solution to the problem of the in 1958 and is a section of the present their latest production, The ghost is discovered. Culcheth Sports Club (Daten). They Canterville Ghost. The comedy is to be staged in the have had many of the Cheshire run up to Halloween and is perfect Theatre Guild’s nominations and The amateur dramatic society family half term entertainment. awards for the quality of the has been busy rehearsing for It is being performed on three productions over the years. These the Oscar Wilde classic, The nights from Thursday 18th October awards have been gained in Canterville Ghost, which has been to Saturday 20th October at 7.30 various categories for both the adapted by Tim Kelly. pm at Culcheth Sports Club (The “acting” and “non acting” aspects An average American family Daten), Charnock Road, Culcheth of their work. acquires historic old Canterville WA3 5SH. Each Season the society present Chase – complete with ghost! Sir Tickets are on sale now and three plays, usually in October, Simon, the sporting spirit, succeeds are available from the bar at February and May. Regular weekly in making life miserable. Then the the club, or through the website meeting and/or rehearsal night is Americans strike back. Sir Smon at culchethplayers.co.uk or can every Monday night in the Main feels this is hardly fair, so he enlists be reserved on the ticket line on Hall from 8-00pm to 10-00pm. the aid of some friends: Hester the 07943 517710 or as always you If you are interested in joining Horrid, Lord John the Graveless, can pay cash on the door on the the Culcheth Players as either an the Vampire Duchess, and other night of the performance. actor or crew member you will be things that go bump in the night. Prices are £7 for adults and £5 made most welcome and details Life is hectic and fantastically funny for children under 16. can be found on the website www. around Canterville Chase, until the The Culcheth Players formed culchethplayers.co.uk Residents fail to block dormer bungalow plan PLANS for a detached dormer There were also concerns about bungalow in the grounds of loss of privacy and damaging Bowling Green Farm, Mill Lane, impacts on the views from and Winwick have been approved by setting of Bowling Green Farm and borough planning chiefs. other nearby properties. The scheme was approved Planning officers disputed claims despite objections from nearby that Bowling Green Farm was a residents and the fact that similar listed building or that the site was proposals had been refused on in the Green Belt or a conservation three previous occasions – and was area. turned down on appeal They said the development Eight objections were received had been scaled down from from neighbours. They claimed the earlier applications which had new dwelling would be oppressive been refused – and the borough’s and overbearing and would be out development management of keeping with other properties in committee approved the scheme. the area. October 2018 www.culchethlife.com 13 14the Pink www.culchethlife.com October 2018
Man jailed for Warrington nightclub stabbing A Culcheth man has been jailed for more than six years for Need help stabbing a man outside a nightclub. Zane Dahou, 20, of Radcliffe When they searched him they Avenue, Culcheth, was jailed discovered a knuckle duster and with your children? at Liverpool Crown Court after found the knife used in the stabbing pleading guilty to causing grievous in a bush nearby. bodily harm with intent. Detective inspector Helena Nowhere to turn? The court was told the victim and Banusic said: “This case is a classic Dahou had an argument inside example of why people shouldn’t Our staff are very experienced, highly qualified Experts in the Showbar Nightclub, on Friars carry knives. An argument in a Education & Assessment, who can help you achieve the best for Gate, Warrington, in the early nightclub has left the victim with your children at home and at school. hours of Sunday April 8. a significant injury which needed • Home & Education strategies to help you The pair and a friend of Dahou’s surgery and Dahou behind bars. went outside and the victim threw a “Violence and knife crime is • Training, Advice & Consultation punch at Dahou. absolutely unacceptable and we • Evidence that can be used to help you liaise with Schools & Dahou then stabbed him to the are pleased the judge has reflected other Agencies chest, puncturing a lung and his the seriousness of this crime during Prices starting from £50 per hour (quoting this advert) spleen, which needed surgery. sentencing.” Dahou and his friend ran off Dahou was jailed for six years Ring Dianne on 07507 105 326 now and were later arrested by officers. and nine months. https://chrysaliseduc.com Chris Vobe joins Winwick Parish Council LABOUR’S Chris Vobe – who has he was elected with just over 81 previously served on both Culcheth per cent of votes cast. and Glazebury and Croft parish He claimed the result set a new councils – has been elected to record, giving him the highest Winwick Parish Council. percentage vote share of any The full results of a three cornered currently serving parish councillor by election were: : Chris Vobe (Lab) in Warrington North. 151; Simon Nolan (Cons) 21; Carl The results in full were: Chris Foulkes (UKIP) – 13. Vobe (Lab) – 151; Simon Nolan The turn-out was just under 15 (Cons) 21; Carl Foulkes (UKIP) – per cent and there were no spoilt 13. ballot papers. There were no spoilt ballot After the election, Cllr Vobe said papers. October 2018 www.culchethlife.com 15 Councillor’s anger over eyesore site A CULCHETH councillor has reacted angrily to borough council up because it was an eyesore, a “All I can say is that whoever claims that there is no visual amentity problem in Church Lane. couple of months ago. the officer was who came down to Cllr Keith Bland said the plot Council had reported the state of “The borough replied claiming inspect it really does need to go to of land opposite Smith Garage the land to the borough council on they had checked it out and found an opticians – formerly a nursery – had been a number of occasions. there was no problem as it wasn’t “The site is a disgrace and the vacant for at least three years. He said: “We reported it again, affecting the visual amenity of the residents in that area deserve Culcheth and Glazebury Parish asking for the site to be cleared area. better.” 16 www.culchethlife.com October 2018
Saturday November 24th is Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council Market Day We are putting reminders in the local press and magazines. Several weeks before the day leaflets with more details will be delivered to homes. We will put the leaflet and further information on our Parish Website (www.culchethandglazebury.org.uk), in Culcheth Library and various points around the villages. At the same time that our gazebos go up for the Market Day on November 24th there will be Christmas Fairs in the Parish and Methodist Halls, an art exhibition in the Culcheth Centre and the Police Museum will be with the Scouts in the Scout Hall on Jackson Avenue. Come and support local businesses by enjoying yourself. Culcheth Green Now the work on the drained area is finished we are now looking at improvements to the area surrounding it including work on the path. HS2 At the time of writing there is no more information available than on our August page in Culcheth Life but if a consultation comes forward in the meantime we will publicise it. Late news, the environmental consultation has been moved from September to October/ November. Speed Indicator Devices The intention always was to have more and another one is in the pipeline. Culcheth Library Friends of Culcheth Library continue to bring forward ideas. The latest is a Jigsaw Library with sessions every Monday 2.30 till 4.00 pm from October 1st. Or you can just borrow a jigsaw to do at home. Visit the library to find out more. MadCulcheth Thanks to those who helped and took part in the Summer sessions at Culcheth High School. By now you should know about the sessions starting in September at a different venue. Parking in the village centre We have not supported a four hour limit to parking on our two council car parks because it is a complicated issue involving Planning Policy and Council Estates departments. We have asked that they meet us so that we can avoid increasing the obstructive parking on local roads. Law and order Search Culcheth Police Surgery or look in the library to see when these surgeries are. The Parish Council passes on concerns within our villages and we receive a monthly police report. WBC Local Plan Latest News The government has recently published the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which our Borough Council’s Policies have to follow. The Office for National Statistics has recently released the latest population projections for Warrington. The Draft Local Plan will be published by the end of this year prior to a further round of public consultation early in 2019. Information on this and more Planning Policy News is on the Borough Council website www.warrington.gov.uk
Publication of information The Parish Council has adopted a publication of Information scheme. Details of who we are, what we do and how the public can access information is published on the main notice boards, Common Lane, Culcheth and Churchill Avenue, Mee Brow, Culcheth Library and on our website www. culchethandglazebury.org.uk October 2018 www.culchethlife.com 17 Taylor Business Park sale completed for £19.2m THE sale of Taylor Business Park has just completed for £19.2m “We are delighted to have relationships with the tenants, for all of the land and buildings associated with the site. completed the acquisition of Taylor many of whom have had very The site near Culcheth, consists on the market to the completion Business Park which represents a longstanding presence on the of 55.15 Acres of land with a mix of the sale only took four months. significant holding for us and is property. Having a material asset of industrial and office space across We’re looking forward to exciting complimentary to other assets in in Taylor Business Park consolidates 284,773 sq ft and has extensive our Fund. From the first inspection our representation in the North times ahead. We’ve created a we were immediately impressed by West where we own a number of HGV parking facilities. new management company, Paul Taylor, MD of Taylor Business the attentive manner which three properties on Trafford Park and Park Ltd, said: “We’re delighted Taylor Estates, and we’ve already generations of the Taylor family also in Preston, Wigan, Bolton, that the buyers, Ribston, based started looking at some interesting had managed the estate. Accrington and Stockport.” in West Yorkshire have a similar properties that are out there”. “Having now acquired it, we Cushman and Wakefield acted hands on approach to ours and The buyer, Ribston, added: look forward to forming our own for the purchaser during the sale. want to see the site sustain its high level of security and appearance that have been maintained since the 1960s. We’re sad to see it go but this is a new chapter for everyone now. The plan is to reinvest the funds into Warrington and the North West, sticking to industrial and commercial property and steering away from retail. The sale of this site and the price it has achieved just go to show how much investors recognise Warrington and Cheshire as a key part of the Northern Powerhouse and how it’s a logistical jewel in the crown of the North West with the convergence of so many major motorways and rail networks. “We were very pleased to work with CBRE, Antrobus Capital Partners, KK Thompson solicitors and Claire Murphy Legal to achieve this. It was a challenging sale as there was a lot of unregistered land involved with the site dating back to the 60s when it was bought from the ministry of supply. Despite this the whole process, from going Paul Taylor and Mike O’Halloran, Directors at Taylor Estates.
Four years on, St Lewis is still a good school FOUR years after St Lewis’ RC inclusive and welcoming learning leadership team has a clear writing and mathematics. Primary School, Croft was judged environment, centred on the school understanding of what the school The report notes that governors to be “Good” by education ’s core values of respect, courtesy, does well and is taking effective are actively involved in the school, watchdog Ofsted, an inspector ambition and determination, is steps to address what needs to be making regular visits to review how has returned to the school and evident throughout St Lewis. improved further. well the leaders are addressing reaffirmed the decision. “You have successfully created His report praises the behaviour school improvement priorities. Inspector Michael Tonge said, a culture in which you support and of pupils and highlights strong They challenge leaders when following an inspection carried value every individual as a learner. relations between staff and pupils. they believe the school can do even out in June: “This school continues “This is a school where leaders It also notes that parents are to be good. The leadership team know each individual pupil’s highly complimentary about the better. has maintained the good quality needs and abilities. As a result, all school. In order to reach the highest of education in the school since the pupils, including those who have However, Mr Tonge says more level of “outstanding” the inspector last inspection.” special educational needs and/or could be done to challenge the most recommends the most able pupils In a letter to head teacher disabilities, are well supported to able pupils to ensure they reach the are challenged to improve their Michael Boland, the inspector adds: achieve.” very highest levels of achievement writing skills that a large proportion “Your commitment to creating an Mr Tonge says the school’s they are capable of, particular in go on to achieve at greater depth. 18 www.culchethlife.com October 2018 Club offers all-year tennis following £15,000 upgrade
CULCHETH Tennis Club is on the look out for new players following a £15,000 overhaul of its facilities. The all-weather artificial grass The club is looking for new courts have been rejuvenated and members of any experience level, floodlit and will now be available including novices. throughout the year. A club spokesman said: “There The club plays in the Warrington is an excellent set up for juniors District League and has four men’s with regular group or individual teams – the 1st team playing in lessons and numerous social tennis division one – two women’s teams and two mixed teams. sessions for all levels of ability - Over the years, the club has meaning anyone get involved! acquired a fantastic reputation Adult membership available for for success on court and is led by £125/year, retired £65, under club coach Gary Brookes, a fully 18’s £40, under 15’s free” qualified LTA coach with 20 years’ For more information contact: experience. [email protected]
Disappointing but positive season for cricket club GLAZEBURY finished ahit three 50s with a top score of disappointing 10th in Cheshire 84. Cricket League division four. Phil McCue, who batted only But there was a comfortable nine times, scored 273 runs at an 41-point gap between them and average of 39 and including two the teams below them and with centuries. seven wins under their belt and Ian Black, who also batted no drawn games the team clearly only on nine occasions, scored played a positive brand of cricket 305 runs with an average of under Aussie skipper Anthony Meulman. 33.89 and a top score of 83. There were some fine individual Stanier was also the club’s performances, notably from Jack leading bowler, taking 61 Warhurst, who scored 446 runs wickets with a best performance at an average of 29.73 and Sam of 7-27. 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CONTROVERSIAL GOVERNMENT PLANS FOR MINIMUM THREE-YEAR LETTING AGREEMENTS ARE CAUSING NEW DEBATES BETWEEN LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
The Proposal The government is proposing a compulsory minimum three-year tenancy agreement to increase security for those who rent a home. However, does this really improve the lifestyle for tenants? Well according to a survey by the Deposit protection scheme (DPS) almost 40,000 tenants was surveyed and over 80% prefer tenancy agreements which last no longer than 12 months!
So what are the pros and cons of a three-year agreement?
The Pros • More security for tenants • Less void periods for landlords • Tenants can put down roots building stronger Communities • Tenants may be able to leave before the 3 years
The Cons • If tenants falls into arrears or becomes a problem, longer eviction processes may occur • Less fl exibility for tenants to move property or area if desired • Less fl exibility for landlords if the circumstances changed during the tenancy • Landlords are locked in for 3 years, with no get out clause There are talks about including a break clause after 6 months, but doesn’t that defeat the whole object?
So what’s your thoughts are you a landlord with concerns about this? Or do you see a benefi t? Or are you a tenant that has a specifi c viewpoint?
Why not join our discussion on our Facebook page ‘Courtyard landlord news forum’ or call Victoria us direct to discuss on 0192575700. Head of Courtyard Homes