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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.

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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. Holy Mass will be celebrated on Christmas Eve at 6pm and 8pm and on Christmas Day at 9am and 11am. More details are available at www.stlukesparish.org.uk ‘Ladies only’ Music of America A HISTORY of music in America charity evening was the subject of Gordon Hill's presentation at the monthly meeting THE Hospice of the Good Shepherd - of Frodsham Recorded Music which recently opened its Gem and Society at the Castle Park Arts Little Gem dress agency and baby Centre. boutique in Church Street, Frodsham Mr Hill, who has many years is to hold a "Ladies Only Charity experience in the technical side of the Evening" to raise funds for the electronic and music industries, hospice. covered the period from 1521, when It will feature lots of Christmas the American Indian inPuence was shopping opportunities and a host of dominant, through the Spanish and free mini treatments ranging from Moravian inPuences and involving hairdressing to rePexology and "classical" music, folk and jazz with massage. There will also be a free the publication of the famous Maple cocktail-making class. Leaf Rag in 1899 and then on The event will be at Chester Football today's Olm, show and pop music. Club on Friday December 7 from 5.30pm to 10.30pm. Admission is £5 It was a wider variety of music in and which includes a free glass of Ozz one evening than is usually the case on arrival. Tickets bought prior to the and a vote of thanks was given by Bill event will be entered into a rafPe to win Aukland. The next meeting will be on a giant hamper of Christmas gifts. December 4 and will be a Christmas Tickets are available from celebration with wine and food www.justgiving.com/Carrie- available and an audience- Alexander1 or call Ashleigh on 07800 participation Onish organised by Ken 849895. Hayes and Tony Jolly. December 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 7 8 www.frodshamlife.co.uk December 2012 Discover Frodsham this festive season DISCOVER Frodsham this Christmas - particularly its superb collection of independent shops, its pubs and its restaurants. This is the message from Cheshire exhibition at Castle Park Arts Centre West and Chester Council (CWC) CWC stress that there is no need following the spectacular Christmas for shoppers to go on long car Festival. journeys, incurring parking charges, if Festive events continue through into they are looking for special gifts. the New Year, ending with the Frodsham has everything from big Frodsham Panto Group's annual names such as Neal's Yard Remedies, pantomime - "The Wizard of Oz" - at Pandora jewellery, LSA glassware, the Community Centre from January Cath Kidston home ware and French 6-12. Connection clothing to vintage The Christmas Festival will have a Papper dresses, handmade jewellery An old bus makes snow in the Frodsham wide variety of events and and personalised beer and pies. Christmas Festival Parade entertainment for all the family, with Visit www.christmasinfrodsham markets and craft fayres, Santa's .co.uk for all the latest events special treasure hunt on December information and spectacular gift 15, carol singing, poetry and a new ideas.

Switching on the Frodsham Christmas Lights from left, Chester the Cat, Erica Willis, Mayor of Frodsham Lynn Riley and Jeremy Woodhouse of J & W Body Repairs

Five year old Charley Raisbeck receives a The Helsby High school Jazz Band gift from Santa at Santa's Grotto by the entertain before the Christmas Lights Wizard of Oz characters in the Frodsham Christmas Festival Parade Frodsham and District Round Table Switch on.

The organising committee would like to sincerely thank the following organisations for their helpin working together to bring you the Christmas Festivities and lights in Frodsham

Frodsham Town Council Love Frodsham Frodsham Foundation Cheshire West and Chester Council

Plus the many community and business volunteers without whose helpthis event would not be possible. A special thanks goes to Rob Crowther from Devonshire Bakery, Sal Wilson from Gleaves, and our commercial event sponsor O2 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year December 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 9 The Frodsham Bee

Update from the Chairman Frodsham Town Council owns or manages a number of environmental leisure assets for the benefit of the FRODSHAM TOW community. We’re currently developing a strategy for the long term future of these assets, but we will need your input. Cycle trails, park benches, BMX tracks, picnic tables – they’re all up for discussion. Expect to hear more COUCIL about the consultation process soon. Meanwhile a very Merry Christmas from all of us at FTC. Mayor of Frodsham: Cllr L Riley Deputy Mayor of Frodsham: Cllr G Bondi Frodsham’s Got Talent! – Community Charity ight Chairman: Cllr Mark Warren In conjunction with the Frodsham Foundation; A grants evening for Frodsham to be held late January. This will ORTH ARD be an opportunity for local charitable organisations, schools, scouts, clubs and other worthy causes looking for  W small financial grants to present their grant requests which will be decided by the people of Frodsham. Watch this space – we’re looking for participation from several donor organisations to make this a night of merriment Frank R Pennington 07752 297 188 while supporting noble causes in the community. Rita Shearn 01928 732906 [email protected] Frodsham Youth Association Check out www.frodshamya.org Frodsham Town Council is pleased to support the Youth Association. The Youth Association is based at the Pammi Taylor 01928 731932 community centre and is there for the youth of Frodsham at all age groups. There’s structured activity on various [email protected] nights of the week, and costs are very reasonable to encourage access for all. Please check out the website to see what’s on offer. Allen Wales 01928 732115 Love Frodsham [email protected] Love Frodsham have a new website www.lovefrodsham.co.uk It’s a great guide to local shops and services, what’s on, and things to do in and around Frodsham. There are links to community association events and our SOUTH WARD fabulous arts centre to name a few. Carol Davis 07944 170 257 ew Year’s Eve Fireworks [email protected] The FTC fireworks display will be at family friendly Churchfields this year following the service at St Lawrences. Lynn Riley 07800 869 350 [email protected] Churchfields Play Area Update Groundwork have now been appointed to begin the planning for the forthcoming development of the play area at Churchfields. Site surveys and preliminary draft design and layouts will be produced. The scheme intends to Fran Sutton 07842 296 114 be a benchmark in terms of standards and designs. The amount of investment FTC can make is very much [email protected] dependant on how much can be raised from the disposal of the redundant play sites. All money raised from these disposal will be reinvested into the play areas that have been earmarked for redevelopment across the town. It is intended that the scheme at Churchfields will be inclusive a much wider range of ages and include for a wider ranger of activities. Play England are also being consulted and any new scheme will also have to meet Sara Wakefield 07737 684 436 European Safety Standards and guidance from ROSPA. This is a very picturesque area of Frodsham and we are [email protected] keen to ensure the new play area follows the 'Playscape' concept, whereby play opportunities are offered through a semi-natural designed environment, and users are able to engage with their natural surroundings through play. Public safety and protection of the potential large financial investment is under consideration at the moment. In the past, Frodsham like many other towns has suffered its share of vandalism and other socially unacceptable EAST WARD activities that have brought concern to children, parents and near by residents of our play areas. We are in discussion with the local Police concerning the use and implementation of CCTV. There will be further Graham Bondi 01928 735503 consultation with residents and children over the final design of Churchfields in early 2013. However, we would [email protected] welcome public opinion on any of the matters discussed above concerning the first project at Churchfields. Any correspondence should be directed in the first instance to:- Linda Brown 07984 043 058 Alistair Cook, Senior Project Manager, Groundwork Cheshire, Yarwoods Arm, Navigation Road, Northwich, [email protected] Cheshire, CW8 1BE T: 01606 723167 | F: 01606 723170 | E: [email protected] | W: www.groundworkcheshire.org.uk Andrew Dawson 07970 635 629 [email protected]

Ruth Redhead 01928 735800 FRODSHAM TOW COUCIL [email protected] LIST OF SHOPS PARTICIPATIG I Mark Warren 07979 513 205 THE OVER 70’S VOUCHER SCHEME [email protected] Bear’s Paw, Main Street Paws & Claws, Main Street Bloomsbury’s, Main Street Premier Stores, Main Street WEST WARD Coffee & Cakes, Eddisbury Square St Laurence Church Coffee & Cakes, Castle Park Art Centre Sterling Dry Cleaners, Church Street Darren Kelly 07961 910 369 Devonshire Bakery, High Street Top Marks, Langdale Way [email protected] DRB Jewellers, Church Street Top Shop, Langdale Way Kyle McGregor 07719 978 103 Frodsham Foot Clinic, Main Street Travellers Rest, Kingsley Road [email protected] Frodsham Frames, Main Street Frodsham Community Association Frodsham Post Office, Main Street 4th Frodsham Scouts John Nield 01928 731386 Gates Garage, Bridge Lane Frodsham Junior Football Club Gleaves Garden Centre Frodsham Youth Association TOW CLERK H E Coward, Main Street Halton Haven Jon Wild 01928 735150 Hales Fruit & Veg, Church Street Will to Work Workshop Les Harris Jewellers, Main Street To contact your Town councillor by e- Hillcrest Residential Home Watch out for other shops/businesses/ mail please use council@ Mace, St Hildas Drive charities that may be added in the future frodsham.gov.uk and we will forward Overton Village Store, Hillside Road your message. 10 www.frodshamlife.co.uk December 2012 Pupils have a say on the future Young PUPILS from Helsby High School were given an opportunity to communities more inPuence over swimmers have a say on the future of Frodsham and Helsby. development. Work on the Frodsham Working with Frodsham Goods Shed to consider the history Neighbourhood Plan is in its early make a splash Foundation and the Royal Society for and importance of the building and stages and is being co-ordinated by the Arts, Manufacturers and what options there may be for its Frodsham Foundation. Anyone Commerce (RSA) pupils have been community use in the future. wishing to get involved and share exploring the local area in order to After that they came up with a their thoughts can do so by visiting www.frodshamfoundation.net feed their views into the Frodsham design for Goods Shed. The project is part of the SEEN Neighbourhood Plan. Rod Hyde, chairman of Frodsham (Sustainable Environmental Education They have taken part in a round Foundation said: "The project is an Network) initiative, supported by the table discussion focusing on how it opportunity to understand how young RSA, designed to engage feels to be a young person growing people feel about their locality, what schoolchildren in real life planning up in the area, as well as carrying out they consider really special and and design issues so that they can Oeldwork in Frodsham, looking at the distinctive about it, and how they voice their opinions on what is provision of community facilities. wish to see it develop in the future". happening within their own Working in groups, they visited the Neighbourhood Plans give communities.

US cycle challenge raises £31,000

FRODSHAM GP Patrick Milroy and retired businessman Peter Holland have raised a staggering £31,000 for charity by cycling across America - coast to coast! YOUNG swimmers Joe Berthels, The pair, both aged 65, rode 3,150 miles from Los from Frodsham and James Angeles, California to Boston, Massachusetts, starting out on April 7 and completing the journey in 32 days. Lillico, from Helsby, both aged Crossing mountains and deserts, they covered almost 12, are making a splash in the 100 miles a day - every day. pool. The full story of their incredible journey can be read on They competed in the Cheshire their website, www.wheels-4-wheels.com County Junior Championships at The money the pair have raised will be use to provide MacclesOeld, swimming for powered wheelchairs for disabled children in the Cheshire Runcorn Reps ASC. area. The charity Whizz Kidz is facilitating a project to Gold distribute the money by providing wheelchairs and other mobility aids to local children and young people. Joe was awarded a gold Dr Milroy and Mr Holland, from Tarporley, are both medal for 50m backstroke with a members of Kingsley cycling group Le Velo Club. time of 37.90 seconds and a They were supported on their epic journey by fellow silver medal for 50m freestyle with members Barry Linaker and Martin Mann, who followed a new personal best of 32.74 them in a motor home. seconds. Five years ago, Dr Milroy and Mr Holland cycled from James obtained a silver medal Land's End to John O'Groats to celebrate their 60th for 50m butterPy with new birthdays. personal best time of 40.14 Now they are wondering what fresh challenge they can seconds and a bronze medal for come up with to mark their 70th birthdays in Ove years' 50m freestyle with another time. The wheels-4-wheels team at the end of their epic journey personal best of 33.43 seconds.

The Wizard of Oz comes to Frodsham REHEARSALS are well underway for Frodsham's traditional pantomime - which this winter is to be ‘The Wizard of Oz’. The show is based on the famous MGM Olm, with music and lyrics from the classic 1939 production starring Judy Garland. Dorothy, played by Laura-Jane Garvie, along with her new friends, the Tin Man (Christopher Davies), Scarecrow (George Crawford-Hunt) and Lion (Jason Timms) face many challenges and adventures as they search the Land of Oz for the magic slippers and try to Ond the Wizard who can help them. All performances are being held at Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane from Sunday January 6 to Saturday January 12. with matinees on Sunday and Saturday. More details are available from 07793 462407. December 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 11 Players step back in time KINGSLEY Players step back in time with a new musical The Amazing Mr Scrooge will be Tickets cost £7/£6 and £4 production The Amazing Mr Scrooge, written by Norley’s onstage nightly at the Kingsley concession. Early booking is advised talented composer musician, Arnold Ashbrook. Community Centre from Wednesday, and tickets may be purchased at The Kingsley theatre group have Director Mary Lightfoot said: “With December 5 to Saturday, December 8 Holland Pharmacy, Kingsley, online at moved their normal January panto slot the bicentenary of the birth of Charles at 7.30pm. www.kingsleyplayers.co.uk or by to the Orst week in December to stage a Dickens being celebrated this year, it’s There is also a Saturday matinee at ringing the box ofOce on new take on Charles Dickens’ classic particularly appropriate to stage this 2.30pm. 07925516760. Victorian tale, A Christmas Carol. production of one of his most popular Arnold, who is also the musical novels. director, has written a musical version of “We have a large cast of adults and the much-loved story, featuring all the children who are in One voice and traditional characters - Ebenezer ready to launch the festive season with Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, ghosts a wonderfully inspiring tale of Christmas and Christmas spirits. cheer.”

Ex-reman John is 100 FORMER Hreman John Miller has in Fleetwood and Worcester during his celebrated his 100th birthday - with a youth, due to his father's work taking special party at the Old Hall Hotel, in him away. Main Street, Frodsham, where he John married Marjorie in 1938 and once lived before the 16th century they had two sons and one daughter. building became a hotel. Marjorie died in 1973 but John now John was born at Rock House, The has seven grandchildren and six great- Rock, Frodsham and has lived in the grandchildren. town all his life except for a few years John served as a Oreman for 30 years. He has vivid memories of King George V visiting Frodsham in July 1925 and also recalls seeing the Queen when she passed through the town on her way from Liverpool to Chester. John is still very active, enjoying gardening and playing snooker. The secret of his long life? He says: "Public service, healthy eating and Scrooge is played by eil Silcock (pic one) and then in pic two are eil Silcock, Roy Green giving up smoking 60 years ago". (Bob Cratchit), Laura Williams (ghost) and front: Jessica Wood (Tiny Tim). 12 www.frodshamlife.co.uk December 2012 Where to see Santa on his sleigh SANTA Claus is helping Frodsham and District Round Table in Lane, Carriage Drive, Howey Rise, Ennerdale, Silverdale, Buttermere, the run up to Christmas as they go round the streets of Netherton Drive, HillOeld, Church Borrowdale. Frodsham, Alvanley, Helsby and Kingsley collecting cash to Road, Fieldway. Tue 18th: Helsby: Plovers Lane, help local charities and fund-raising projects. Tue 11th: Helsby: Robin Hood Bates Lane, Landscape Dene, Foxhill Children of all ages will get a Tues 4th: Frodsham: School Lane, Lane, The Rock, Swireford Road, Grove, Old Chester Road, Portland chance to see Santa, on his sleigh Bellemonte, Hillside Road, Arran RockOeld Drive, Britannia Gardens, Place, Hale View Road. with its bright lights and cheerful Drive. Crossland Terrace. Wed 19th: Helsby: Vicarage Christmas music - if they check when Wed 5th: Helsby: Primrose Lane, Wed 12th: Frodsham: TownOeld, Lane, Smithy Lane, Bank House Lane, he will be passing their house. Latham Avenue, Meliden Grove, Doric, Fairways, Clover, Pollard, Hallastone, Rake Lane, Station Throughout December, Santa will Linden Drive, Hillview Avenue, Rydal Bickerton. Avenue, Cresent Drive. Sandringham be visiting the following roads: Grove. Thur 13th: Alvanley: Meres Edge, Avenue. Sunday 2nd: Frodsham: Ship St, Fri 7th: Helsby: Queens Drive, The Paddock, Alvanley Road, Arden Thur 20th: Frodsham: Fluin Lane, Waterside, Hawthorn Rd, Salt Kings Drive, Mountain View, ParkOeld Lime Avenue, The Willows, Beech Lea. Avenue, Langdale Way, Penrith, Works, Ashton Drive, Clifton Drive, Lower Robin Hood Lane, Fri 14th: Frodsham Pubs. Crescent, Marsh Lane. Thirlmere. Freshmeadow Lane. Sun 16th: Frodsham: Fountain Sat 22th: Kingsley: The Hurst, Top Mon 3rd: Frodsham: Quayside, Sun 9th: Frodsham: Bradley Lane, Lane, Park Lane, Queensway, Road, Hunters Hill, Beech View, Bridge Lane, Ellis Lane, Pear Tree Cl, Springbourne, Royleene Drive, Kingsway, SandOeld, London Road, Westbrook Road. Francis Road, Weaver Road / Vicarage Lane, Bracken way, ChurchOeld, Red Lane, Ashlands. For more details and charity Crescent, Coronation Drive, St Hildas Kingsley Green, Top Road. Mon 17th: Frodsham: Keswick donation requests visit the web site Drive, Hayes Crescent. Mon 10th: Frodsham: Howey Drive, Coniston, Grasmere, frodshamroundtable.co.uk

Festive sing-along at church Santa gets ready for the festive season SANTA called in at Frodsham’s Will to Work Workshop to check on preparations for the festive season. He found some of the workshop's 35 members, under the watchful eye of founder Geoff Prince, busy making wooden Christmas trees, toys and other gifts for the Frodsham Christmas Festival. The Will to Work Workshop, which provides rehabilitation for people with a wide variety of disabilities and specialises in making and repairing items such as benches, garden and household furniture, dolls houses and bird tables. It has recently been refurbishing bar stools and tables for local pubs - the Ring o' Bells Frodsham and Tunnel Top, Dutton. Other activities include pottery, wood turning, welding and refurbishment of bicycles.

FRODSHAM-based singing group Equinox are to perform their eighth annual Christmas Singalong at St Laurence's Parish Church on Sunday, December 23. The event, which starts at 7.30pm is organised with Frodsham and Helsby Rotary Club and the proceeds will be divided between the church and Rotary charities. There will be a mixture of carols, solos, Christmas songs old and new and maybe a surprise or two. Equinox have been entertaining audiences locally for the past 15 years with programmes ranging from the sacred and songs from the shows through to musical comedy. They have sung at concerts, dinners, charity evenings and many other occasions. Over the years they have raised thousands of pounds for various local charities, either by donating their fees, or performing free at fundraising events. Originally formed by members of local operatic societies, some of the original faces have changed along the way, but the spirit of giving quality entertainment lives on under the direction of their pianist Dorothy Devlin. The aim of the eight members is to provide a varied programme to suit the requirements of their audiences. They charge a fee for pure entertainment but are happy to discuss this for fundraising events. Details: Stuart Gardiner on 01928 733040.

Allotments association seeks new members A NEWLY-formed allotments association at Frodsham is on the look-out for new members. The Association of Frodsham TownOeld Allotments has 30-35 members and was set up after the privately-owned allotments in TownOeld Lane were established some 18 months ago. Spokeswoman Susan Cundall said: "We are a friendly bunch and have a good social life as well as keeping busy with our plots. "It's a lovely place to spend your time - we have views across the Weaver Valley." Anyone interested in joining the association should call Susan on 01928 735491. December 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 13 the14 Pink www.frodshamlife.co.uk December 2012 December 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 15

Cycle thefts could be ‘inside job’ CLASSIFIED Call 0800 955 5247 POLICE at Frodsham are investigating the possibility that some kind of "inside job" has resulted in a spate of burglaries involving high value pedal cycles. A series of burglaries involving sheds and garages had resulted in the valuable CARPET CLEANING PRINTER CONSUMABLES cycles being stolen while other, ordinary, cycles were left. SIMPLY THE BEST CARPET CLEAN YOU WILL EVER have. Cleaners UK Ltd. Est 22 yrs. Have your carpets PCSO Neil Flanaghan told Frodsham Town Council there had also been a number & sofas beautifully deep cleaned leaving them fresh of house burglaries involving high value items, in areas such as TownOeld Lane and smelling & colour restored. Latest & best methods. Elm Rise. Dry/steam. Professional, reliable & affordable. Call Police were carrying out checks and stepping up activities to make local people Neil Riley on 01925 264989/07831 336060 www.cleaners-uk.net (J12/12) more aware of the problem. 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