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December 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 1 2 www.frodshamlife.co.uk December 2012 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Business Manager Editor’s Comment James Balme OVER the last two months we have reported on the possibility Kingsley, Dunham-on-the-Hill, Norley, of an amalgamation of Frodsham Town Council with Sutton Mouldsworth and more. Advertising Weaver Parish Council - a move which apparently would not We don't see this North Cheshire Freephone displease either council. Parish materialising, not least because 0800 955 5247 Now however, we hear of behind- Nothing deOnite has been proposed - it would, of course, also include the-scenes talks between a number of although the amalgamation of town Frodsham and Helsby, neighbouring Editorial parishes on the possibility of a bigger and parish councils is something that parishes which for reasons beyond 01925 631592 amalgamation leading to the creation could be considered as part of a our understanding, have a history of of a "North Cheshire Parish." not getting on too well. Email community governance review The area covered, it is suggested, currently being carried out by But more importantly, this "super [email protected] would be similar to the catchment Cheshire West and Chester Council parish" could only come into being area of Helsby High School. (CWC). with the acquiescence of CWC, who Websites might perceive it as a new and www.frodshamlife.co.uk It seems not all councils in the area Now, a merging of Frodsham and have been involved in the talks and it unwanted tail, big enough to start www.culchethlife.com Sutton Weaver appears to us to make should be stressed that the discussions sense. Indeed, there are parts of trying to wag the dog. www.lymmlife.co.uk have been of an informal nature. Sutton Weaver which are already www.warrington- regarded by many as being part of Merry Christmas worldwide.co.uk Frodsham. Address But the catchment area of Helsby and a Happy New Year Choral society's High School is extensive. It includes New Media Centre parishes such as Alvanley, Manley, from Frodsham Life Old Road Warrington ‘Messiah’ WA4 1AT A PERFORMANCE of Handel's "Messiah" will be staged at St Frodsham Life is published Laurence Church, Frodsham, on monthly by Orbit News Ltd. Saturday December 15 at 7pm. The contents of this magazine Frodsham and District Choral are fully protected by copyright Society will perform the work with and nothing may be reprinted the Northern Ensemble and soloists or reproduced without prior Heather Heighway, Heather Ireson, permission of the publishers. Tim Kennedy and Terence The publishers are not liable for Ayebare. any statement made or opinion A glass of wine or juice is served expressed by third parties in this in the interval. Tickets cost £10 and publication. are available from Val Armstrong Printed by TwentyFourSeven on 01829 751867, Ros Rowe on 01928 733247 or Frodsham Frames, Main Street, Frodsham. Frodsham BusinessBridge Lane, Frodsham, Centre WA6 7FZ Easy Access To/From The Motorway Just off M56 Junction 12 Of1ce Suites Available • Sizes Starting From 250sq ft • Other Sizes Also Available • Wide Range To Choose From • Short& Long Term Licences For more information Tel/Fax: 01928 733151 www.frodshambusinesscentre.co.uk December 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 3 Temporary bridge now almost certain A TWO-lane temporary bridge is now almost certain to be framework contractor to Onalise their erected to help ease traf:c ;ows while repairs are carried out competitive tender for the works. to Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge. This will involve gaining detailed This was reported at a meeting an outline budget cost for the prices for subcontract works through organised by Frodsham Foundation temporary bridge. a competitive process. and attended by ofOcers from There were still some minor The deadline for submission of the Cheshire West and Chester Council technical issues to address and a detailed Onal cost for the works is (CWC) and the Canal and River relatively small funding gap existed expected to be the end of January. between the overall cost estimate and Trust. Subject to the costs being acceptable In September, local businesses the available budget, but CWC and were told that while the bridge works the Trust were conOdent that the issues the project will commence in late went on trafOc would be restricted to are not "show stoppers". summer 2013. a single lane over the existing bridge. Once the outstanding technical A further forum for local businesses But at the Foundation's meeting, it and Onancial issues had been is scheduled for the middle of was reported that the Trust's addressed, the Trust would be in a February, prior to the signing of any framework contractor had provided position to formally instruct their contracts, when the latest position will be outlined. It is envisaged the temporary bridge would be put in place in late summer with the road then being Top school is just a bus ride away closed while the swing bridge is strengthened and refurbished. All the CHESTER'S King's School welcomes pupils from a wide catchment area - and an increasing number of children from the Frodsham area are going works should be completed in early there. autumn, 2014. It's just a bus journey away - and the bus stops directly outside the school. Life at King's inspires children of all ages to fulOl their potential. Not just with excellent academic results - King's is one of the top performing schools in Cheshire - but also by developing skills, conOdence and positive aptitudes for life. Outstanding teaching staff and a unique learning environment combine to encourage and stretch young minds, with a wide range of activities helping students discover and explore their interests and talents. King's never stands still. Development this year include a new Sixth Form Centre, extension of international GCSEs programme and new academic enrichment subjects. Pupils have more than 130 clubs and activities to choose from, too. More than 75 per cent of leavers go on to study at one of "The Times Top 30" universities. King's entrance exams open the door to a fulOlling learning experience for all ages - and Onancial help is available for senior school and sixth form entrance, dependent on parental income. 4 www.frodshamlife.co.uk December 2012 Amazing Becky's fundraising dash WHEN 10-year-old Rebecca Dutton was told her Mum had a brain tumour she decided she just had to do something about it - and started fundraising. Amazing Becky, from Kingsley, currently undergoing chemotherapy at raised £1,000 in the Orst two weeks of Clatterbridge Hospital. campaigning. Ever-positive Becky has named the When she discovered her Mum had, tumours Billy and Boris. in fact, got two tumours she redoubled Family friend Jenny Clark said: her efforts and decided to enter a "mini "Becky is a wonderful little 10-year-old mile Santa Dash" in Liverpool to raise girl who doesn't deserve to be going more money for Macmillan Nurses. through this. On her website www.just giving.com/Rebecca-Dutton1 she "She is such a positive inspiration for explains: "I am raising money for everyone - young and old." Macmillan Nurses because they are Well-wishers can contribute to looking after my Mum." Becky's campaign on the www.just Friends have rallied round to help giving.com/Rebecca-Dutton1 website Becky and her Mum, Karen, who is or by texting BEXS55 to 70070. The best kept market town FRODSHAM has been named as the best kept market town in Cheshire. The town received the award at the annual Cheshire Community Pride Competition award ceremony at Middlewich. It was the fourth time Frodsham had won the award for a town in the 5,000-10,000 population range, having previously won in 2001, 2006 and 2007. The town also scooped a "Little Gem" award for its community Poral display. Mayor of Frodsham Cllr Lynn Riley said she was delighted with the town's success, which cames after its success in the best kept station competition earlier this year. She said: "We have high standards in Frodsham. It always looks clean, tidy and well-dressed and it's all credit to the work of the town council, supplemented by Cheshire West and Chester Council, and residents, and shows what, together, we can achieve." Helsby came third in the best kept village population 2,500-5,000 section, coming behind Tarporley and Kelsall, but picked up a Little Gem for their Diamond Jubilee commemorative wall and were runners-up for the best community newsletter. Last year Helsby did not enter the competition because of the number of eyesore sites in the village. Becky chats about her campaign with Sarah Page, Macmillan Cancer Support fundraiser for Cheshire. December 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 5 6 www.frodshamlife.co.uk December 2012 The Big sing at St Luke's A BIG Christmas Sing for Christian Aid will take place at St Luke's RC Church, Frodsham on Thursday, December 20 at 6.30pm. It is one of a number of events taking place at the church in the run-up to Christmas. There will be a short study of the Advent readings with Fr Colin Wilson on Tuesdays at 6.45pm, after evening Mass, on November 27 and December 4, 11 and 18. The Union of Catholic Mothers will hold its Christmas Party on December 17 at 7.30pm. Aelison Wilson will lead a Ecumenical Bible Study during Advent at 1, Elm Rise, (off Hillside Rd) Frodsham (01928 731235) on Fridays November 30 and December 7, 14 and 21 at 10.30am.

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