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September 2017 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 1 2 www.frodshamlife.co.uk September 2017 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising THERE were those – and we count ourselves among them – James Balme who thought members of the Town Council who described FreephoneNick White Frodsham as a “grot spot” and compared it to a Third World Tony Record country, were a little over the top. Freephone0800 955 5247 0800Editorial 955 5247 But at least they got action. Their Not so in Frodsham and Helsby. congratulate our young people and 01925 623631 outbursts at the July meeting of the The results reported by Helsby High also our teachers. 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But Deadline for the October issue of NewWA4 Media1AT Centre had she not been it is pretty certain Old Road Warrington nothing would happen. Frodsham Life is September 19 WA4 1AT Had not our councillors spoken out – and been reported as doing so - it is unlikely she would have warrington-worldwideFrodsham Life is is been seen in Frodsham any time published monthly by soon. Orbit News Ltd. We now await developments. The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright Across the country, and nothing may be reprinted headteachers and others or reproduced without prior expressed concern that the permission of the publishers. new, more demanding GCSE The publishers are not liable for examinations for English and any statement made or opinion Maths would result in fewer expressed by third parties in this pupils achieving “pass” publication. grades. Printed by TwentyFourSeven They were right to be concerned, because nationally a decline was noted. September 2017 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 3 Boat party fun aids two good causes FRODSHAM businesswoman Clare Collins-Doyle certainly knows how to throw a good party! She organised a boat party for new multi-purpose games area.” 100 guests on the River Dee at Clare said: “It’s the third boat Chester - all in the name of charity. party that I have held – they are The party-goers were collected always very popular and this was by coach and taken to the Lady definitely the best yet. Everyone had Diana boat in Chester where they such a fun day, and I had wonderful cruised and partied in glorious support from local Zumba teachers sunshine. There was Zumba Nikki and Hannah, local band dancing, a live band, a raffle and Phoenix and friends old and new. lots of fun on board. “I’m absolutely delighted with More than £1,000 was raised the sum raised, and my two chosen for two good causes - Frodsham charities are very dear to me and Manor House Primary School and I know will invest the money well. the Alzheimer’s Society. “I would urge any parents, Clare presented the school with friends of schools and local a cheque for £600. businesses to support our local Head teacher Ian Devereux- schools – they need and appreciate Roberts said: “”This donation was our support – and our local children very warmly received as we are are our future, so a very worthy currently raising £30,000 for a investment”. 4 www.frodshamlife.co.uk September 2017 It’s time for older residents to be thinking of Christmas THIS Christmas, Frodsham Town Council will again be offering 2017 must complete an application gift vouchers to its older residents. form available from the Town Last year just over 1,000 gift will be asked to display publicity Council Office in Castle Park House vouchers were issued, and the material from October. and on the Council’s website at Council estimates that over 1,700 In recognition of the needs of frodsham.gov.uk. people could be eligible this year, small businesses, this year the The closing date for businesses, so if you live in Frodsham and clubs and societies to apply is Council will accept claims for October 13. your 70th birthday is on or before interim payments at the end of January 31, 2018, you can apply December and the end of January, for a £10 gift voucher. as well as a final payment at the Application forms are available end of February. on this page of Frodsham Life and Clubs and societies active in the also from selected participating town may also apply to accept the local businesses, the Town Council vouchers, giving residents a choice Office in Castle Park House and on of spending the vouchers on a the Council’s website at frodsham. Christmas treat in Frodsham shops gov.uk or supporting a local good cause. You must return your form to Some organisations may choose Frodsham Town Council Office, to use the money raised to put on one of the official collecting boxes events for our older residents. in the town or to a Frodsham Town All businesses, clubs and Councillor no later than Friday societies wishing to participate in November 3, 2017. Even if you have received a voucher in previous years, you need to re-apply this year. Vouchers will be delivered by November 25 and must be used by January 31 2018. A full list of participating businesses, clubs and societies where vouchers may be exchanged will be available in November. The Council encourages local shops and businesses to support the scheme by accepting the vouchers in exchange for goods and services. Participating businesses Scenes from last year’s Christmas Festival. Frodsham Town Council Gift Voucher Scheme The application deadline for the £10 Frodsham Gift Voucher is Friday 3 November 2017. Use this form to apply or pick up a form from the Town Council Office in Castle Park or from various participating local businesses, or download one from frodsham.gov.uk Please complete one form per household Address: Postcode: 1st Applicant Name: Date of Birth: 2nd Applicant Name: Date of Birth: Telephone No: I confirm I have read and agree to the rules, signed: Voucher Scheme rules 1 - That at 31 January 2018 the applicant is 70 years of age or older. 2 - The applicant must be a resident of Frodsham and be shown as a resident of Frodsham on the current electoral register. 3. Frodsham Town Council (FTC) will make checks to confirm the validity of certain applications and reserves the right to require proof of age and residency to support any application. 4. FTC reserves the right to refuse to issue a voucher to anyone for any reason where they believe that is necessary to preserve the integrity of the scheme. 5. FTC’s responsibility is to issue the voucher only. It is a matter for the local business, groups and societies whether they will accept them. 6. Vouchers will be issued by 25 November 2017. All vouchers expire on 31 January 2018 whether or not they have been presented. 7. The vouchers cannot be exchanged for money by any applicant. Please return to: Frodsham Town Council, any Councillor, selected shops with collection boxes or Frodsham Post Offices by Friday 3 November 2017 Tel: 01925 735150 Email: [email protected] September 2017 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 5 Pupils experience undergraduate chemistry at Thornton Science Park YEAR 10 and 11 pupils from Sandymoor school have been experiencing life as undergraduate chemistry students, during a visit to Thornton Science Park (TSP). In the University of Chester’s with support from his colleagues Chemical Engineering labs, the Ian Massey, Zuzana Vobecka pupils from the Runcorn school were and Laboratory Manager, James able to use complex equipment that Nicholson. is not practical within a school Dawn Johnson, Head of Science setting. This was to enable them at Sandymoor School, said: “Many to complete practical work that is thanks to Phil and members of the now mandatory in the new GCSE technical team, who were happy Science syllabus. to set up the experiment for us Students carried out a simple over three weekly sessions. The experiment to determine the experience of working in University unknown concentration of an laboratory facilities was really acid solution. The technique used valuable for our students and very is called ‘acid-base titration’. This relies on the neutralisation motivational. The students have of the acid by a base of known had a fantastic time in world class, concentration which can be cutting edge facilities and it has followed by a sharp colour change been a really valuable experience of an indicator.