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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising IF ever there were any doubts about the popularity of the Rev James Balme Michael Mills, Vicar of Frodsham since 1995 – and we are sure Nick White there weren’t anyway – the attendance at his final service TonyTelephone Record banished them for ever. Freephone01928 761045 The following night, the Town is around eight or nine years. councillors and in other ways – to 0800Sales: 955option 5247 1 Council unanimously agreed to But stay he did – because make sure it remains a wonderful Editorial: option 2 send him a letter of thanks for his he loved Frodsham as much as place. Editorial Artwork: option 3 service to Frodsham – not just for Frodsham loved him “There is no doubt I will miss 01925 623631 Accounts: option 4 his spiritual leadership but for his He was ordained a priest more Frodsham very much – particularly GeneralEmail Enquiries: option 0 wider service within the community. than 40 years ago and we are sure the Christmas Festival and all the info@warrington- He had, of course, already been Email he gave valuable service elsewhere other festivals and events which worldwide.co.uk granted the Honorary Freedom of before arriving in Frodsham. make it a special place.” [email protected] the Town, in 2017, but really you But his words on being made a It was good that at a meeting Websites can’t say thank you to a man like www.culchethlife.comWebsites Freeman of Frodsham, entitle us to when there was unanimity on www.culchethlife.com “Father Michael” too often. think it was a special place for him. precious little else, the Town www.frodshamlife.co.uk When he first came to Frodsham, www.lymmlife.co.ukwww.frodshamlife.co.uk He said: “It is a wonderful Council was able to unanimously www.lymmlife.co.uk making the short trip up the community, a great place to live and agree to thank Father Michael for www.warrington.tv motorway from Warrington, he www.warrington-www.warrington.tv work in. It has a very strong sense his service. www.warrington- had no idea he would still be here of community and is a wonderful We hope that as comparative worldwide.co.uk some 23 years later. After all, worldwide.co.uk place to bring up children. newcomers to the town - he Address the average time for a Church of “People love being part of preceded us by 10 years - we may England minister to stay in a parish NewAddress Media Centre Frodsham. There are so many be allowed to add our own good NewOld Road Media Warrington Centre people prepared to serve – as wishes to him in his retirement. OldWA4 Road 1AT Warrington WA4 1AT warrington-worldwideFrodsham Life is is Deadline published monthly by Orbit News Ltd. for the The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright September and nothing may be reprinted or reproduced without prior issue of permission of the publishers. The publishers are not liable for Frodsham any statement made or opinion expressed by third parties in this publication. Life is Printed by TwentyFourSeven August 20 August 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 3 Town Council give thanks to Father Michael MEMBERS of Frodsham Town Council decided unanimously to of local community life – in particular wonderful community, a great place write a letter of thanks to the Rev Michael Mills, Vicar of St as an active member of Frodsham to live and work in and a wonderful Laurence’s Church, Frodsham since 1995, on his retirement. Players, where he directed many place to bring up children.” The Rev Mills – known affectionately Two years ago, he became only plays. The council’s letter will refer not just to many as “Father Michael” - is the second individual to be honoured Father Michael admits he will miss to his spiritual leadership but also his leaving Frodsham on his retirement. with the Freedom of Frodsham, in Frodsham which he describes as “a other work in the community. A priest for more than 40 years, he recognition of his long and much moved to Frodsham some 23 years valued service to the town, not just as ago. vicar but also in many other aspects

Poppy Collection may not take place in Frodsham IF no volunteer Poppy Appeal local WI who have collected money organiser can be found in at Morrisons and helped distribute Frodsham, there could be no poppy the boxes. Last year the appeal collection in the town. brought in a total of £8,003.43 This was the stark warning given and the town laid Poppy Wreaths by Ruth Jones, the Royal British at the Memorial on Remembrance Legion Community Fundraiser for Day. We would love to build on West Cheshire at the July meeting the positive relationships that have of the Town Council. been made with Frodsham. She told the meeting that over the “However, due to work past five years, the Poppy Appeal commitments Tracey has now had to in Frodsham had been hugely successful and had raised about step down from her role and so we £50,000. have a vacancy for a new Poppy “This is due to the huge efforts of Appeal organiser for Frodsham. local volunteers and Poppy Appeal Should this appeal for a suitable Organisers Geoff Abnett and more person not be successful it maybe recently Tracey Footit. that Poppies and Wreaths will not “We are also hugely grateful be available in the town this year.” to Brio Leisure Centre who have Ruth Jones can be contacted at given us free storage and support [email protected] or by over the years and members of the calling 07768 238875. 4 www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2019 New school garden officially opened A NEW school garden has been officially opened at Aston-by- Sutton Primary School – less than a year after it was originally conceived. Mayor of Frodsham Cllr Liam upcycled into seats and bottle tops Jones opened the garden at a were hung from colourful ribbons special ceremony attended by to make a dreamcatcher. The team teachers, parents, governors and salvaged painted bean tins for children. plant pots, they grew plants from It has been created by a team people’s garden cuttings, lengths of volunteers led by parent and of bamboo made wind chimes and governor Lesley Charteris. small pallets were used as wall Last September, a meeting of mounted strawberry planters. staff and governors discussed an The school used its own budget to overgrown piece of land at the side pay for stones, membrane and bark of the school and decided it needed and everything else was funded to be cleared and made into a through donations, recycling, usable space for children. upcycling and searching for free Lesley Charteris volunteered to items online. manage the project. So far, the team are growing Laurels growing several metres tomatoes, shallots, red onions, kale, high were cut back, weeds and cauliflower, courgettes, rhubarb, nettles removed and a large pond strawberries, cherries, apples, filled in with four tonnes of rubble, black currents and blueberries. to make a smaller, safer pond, that Environmentally friendly pest has already attracted wildlife. prevention has been installed in the The garden now has a veggie form of colourful raised beds with patch, chillout area, plastic bottle chicken wire covers to protect crops greenhouse, quiet bench, natural from rabbits and squirrels. pond, wild garden, sensory herbs, The team plan to share the wishing tree, a fairy garden, a veggies by letting children, parents scarecrow and lots of flowers and and staff help themselves to fresh shrubs. product and throw a few pence To ensure the project was as into the honesty box, to pay for next environmentally friendly as possible, year’s supplies. the team made use of waste top Head teacher Anna Plant said: soil, electrical reel drums for tables, “We are delighted with all the hard a recycled telegraph pole for seats work from our volunteers, especially and stepping stones, that were Lesley Charteris, who has worked painted with ladybirds and bees. tirelessly to make it a success. The Wooden pallets were turned into results are outstanding and we are raised beds, plastic bottles became so proud to share this valuable a greenhouse, sleepers were resource with our children.” August 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 5

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Caroline and Mike Murray, Directors, Land of Beds, Helsby Showroom on Chester Road Opposite Tesco. Land of beds, based in Frodsham, who are one of the largest Director at Land of Beds said ‘I am not just selling beds; we are helping privately own specialist retailers in the UK, picked up a incredibly proud of what we have customers get a great night’s sleep’. prestigious award at the recent National Family Business of achieved over the last few years. I The Land of Beds Helsby The Year Awards held at Wembley stadium in London. would like to dedicate this award to showroom is open 7 days a week The National Awards recognise 3rd generation family business for all our incredibly hard-working and and has over 80 beds on display best in class family businesses from their impressive sales and profit dedicated team who consistently from the UK’s leading bed brands. all over the U.K. including Northern growth over the last few years go above and beyond. They’re Mike said ‘Our friendly in-store Ireland, in sectors ranging from and their ability to transition into a our extended family and without team love to help customers select technology to manufacturing. leading multichannel retailer. them we wouldn’t be where we are the perfect bed or mattress to The judging panel praised the Mike Murray, Managing today. help them get a good night sleep. ‘Buying a new bed is such There’s nothing better than local an important decision for our customers coming back in-store customers; If you get it right, then telling us their new bed has made it can have a significant impact on such a big difference to their quality Land of Beds charity challenge – your health and wellbeing. We are and sleep’. money still rolling in THE team from Land of Beds who your support and the current fund Call for cycle storage facilities at tackled the Yorkshire Three Peaks raising stands at just over £4,000. for charity have now raised more “Just to give you an idea - £4,000 railway stations than £4,000. means the charity can provide 100 It was the hottest day of the year – counselling/play therapy sessions THERE has been plenty of talk about anticipated increases in traffic and but the team of nine battled through parking problems as a result of the opening of the Halton Curve – but not for families - parents, children about secure cycle storage facilities at Frodsham and Helsby stations. the heat to climb Pen-y-ghent, and young people struggling with Whernside and Ingleborough. This is the view of the Frodsham-based Cycle North Cheshire (CNC). mental health and poverty. Your The group’s summer newsletter says: “Little discussion and even less action Afterwards, Land of Beds support really does make a big managing director Mike Murray appears to have been made regarding secure bicycle storage at the stations difference to the families they work said: “I just want to thank to encourage more people to cycle to the stations rather than drive to them. everybody for their generosity with. “To date, expenditure on parking management scheme infrastructure in in supporting us on our Three “Again, on behalf of Land of Frodsham has been committed, but nothing on cycle storage. Peak Challenge – we are happy Beds and Platform for Life we are “It is understood that the train operator, Transport for Wales, has a to report that we completed our incredible thankful and grateful for significant fund set aside for station upgrades. mission. It was incredibly tough, all your support.” “Cycling North Cheshire is liaising with North Cheshire Rail User but so worthwhile. There is still time to add more Group to lobby for Frodsham and Helsby to get their due share, including “The charity – Cheshire-based support by going to the donations appropriate cycle storage.” mental health charity Platform for page: www.wonderful.org/fund CNC has also been talking to recently elected Green Party councillor, Life - have been overwhelmed by raiser/landofbeds-64058741 Paul Bowers, about cycling issues they believe Cheshire West and Chester Council should be giving greater priority to. They say: “CNC is optimistic that Mr Bowers will be a much louder voice within CW&C championing our various cycling campaigns .and objectives.”

Volunteers plant 300 trees in wood MORE than 300 trees have been planted in Hob Hey Wood by volunteers – together with hedging. In addition, the mesh on the boardwalk has been replaced. Members of Frodsham Town Council’s Environment Committee were told this in a report from the Friends of Hob Hey Wood. The group also hosted a walk during the Frodsham Festival of Walks, which was attended by more than 50 people. Councillors were told the Friends continue to promote the wood as a community facility. Visitor numbers have increased and the group are working on a five-year management plan. They are also involved in biological recording of trees, plants, bird specials, etc. August 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk Summer 7 SALE NOW ON SAVE UP TO 40%

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Pay monthly options available • 0% interest-free credit • Never beaten on price 8 www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2019 Business as usual at Frodsham Downhill Run and Festival in the Park IT was business as usual at the annual Frodsham Downhill Run Pictures: Frodsham & District Photographic Society and Festival in the Park, as local runner Christopher Larkin crossed the finish line first! Now aged 19, it was the seventh Peace celebrations of July 1919 to consecutive win for the member of commemorate the end of WW1. Halton & Frodsham Harriers club. This took the form of traditional Town Mayor Liam Jones also sports day and a parade to the took part in the Downhill Run. stage afterwards. The finish of the “Frodsham As usual, children and the young Downhill Run”, which this year were entertained throughout the involved 262 runners, heralded day with rides and attractions in the start of the annual festival in the the children’s fun fair along with Park organised by the local Rotary shows and features designed for club. older children. With the sun shining it set the scene for a perfect day with the Rotary in Frodsham & Helsby galleries and shops of Castle Park works very closely with Castle Park Arts Centre open along with several Arts Centre, members of Frodsham art and craft displays, and of course Town Council and Cheshire West some shared live entertainment and Chester Council to put together from those performing on the main the Festival. The Downhill Run is stage. organised by Frodsham Community Uniquely this year young pupils Association. from St Luke’s, Manor House, Full results of Downhill Run visit Frodsham CE and Weaver Vale www.frodshamcc.co.uk/downhill_ Primary Schools replicated the by_number.html August 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 9 WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF FRODSHAM TOWN COUNCIL? NOTICE OF ONE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR FOR THE WATERSIDE WARD

NOTICE OF ONE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR FOR THE OVERTON AND FIVE CROSSES WARD

NOTICE OF ONE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR FOR THE CASTLE PARK WARD

Applications are invited for co-option to the vacant positions that exist in the office of Councillor for Frodsham Town Council. If anyone would like a hard copy of the application form they must contact the Clerk who can post out application forms or can be collected from Castle Park House. They can also be hand delivered by Ward Cllrs and are also available on Town Council website. Applications must reach the Clerk by 4pm on Monday 16th September 2019 with a view to making co-options at the Council Meeting to be held at 7pm on Monday 23rd September 2019.

MAYOR OF FRODSHAM: Cllr Liam Jones | DEPUTY MAYOR OF FRODSHAM: Cllr Caroline Ashton CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL: Cllr Alan Oulton Waterside Ward Debra Mostyn-Jones c/o Castle Park House, Frodsham, WA6 6SB Phone: 01928 735150 [email protected] Lord Frank R Pennington 20 Riversdale, Frodsham WA6 7PS Home: 731259 Mobile: 07752 297 188 Bernie Wade 12 Manor Road, Frodsham, WA6 7PN Phone: 01928 735150 [email protected] Vacancy Overton & Five Crosses Ward Caroline Ashton c/o Castle Park House, Frodsham WA6 6SB Mobile: 07717 702 412 [email protected] Liam Jones 16A Eddisbury Square, Frodsham, WA6 6QS Mobile: 07443 455 220 [email protected] Bill Stockton The Clocktower, 24 Kingsley Green Home: 209435 Mobile: 07775 560 495 Frodsham, WA6 6YA [email protected] Vacancy Castle Park Ward Mark Nield 3 Maori Drive, Frodsham WA6 7BS Home: 01928 731524 [email protected] Alan Oulton 44 Park Lane, Frodsham WA6 6RY Mobile: 07802 273821 [email protected] Pat Williamson 21 Park Lane, Frodsham WA6 6RZ Mobile: 07840 423 712 [email protected] Vacancy Lakes Ward Donna Critchley c/o Castle Park House, Frodsham WA6 6SB Home: 730190 Mobile: 07715 212 628 [email protected] Judith Critchley 17 St Hildas Drive, Frodsham WA6 7QD Home: 898960 Mobile: 07977 449 392 [email protected] Andrew Dawson 45 Fluin Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7QL Mobile: 07970 635 629 [email protected] Mallie Poulton 75 Ashton Drive, Frodsham, WA6 7PT Mobile: 07771 309389 [email protected] TOWN CLERK: Jo O’Donoghue | ADMIN OFFICER: Liz Kenny | ESTATES MANAGER: Lionel Rimmer FRONT DESK: Jackie Bowe / Mike Moran 01928 735150 | email [email protected] Frodsham Town Council, Castle Park, Frodsham, WA6 6SB 10 www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2019 Harry Potter’s wedding at Manor House school FRODSHAM Manor House Primary School held their annual Penny, Rewrite the Stars and This Key Stage One “wedding” – with the ceremony taking place Little Light of Mine. at Frodsham Methodist Church. There was almost a Runaway The wedding takes places each The theme of the wedding – Bride, due to illness, but a new summer as part of the school’s RE picked by the children – was Harry bride stepped in at 15 minutes curriculum on Life Events and links Potter and Ginny Weasley and notice. to Relationships Education. the bridal party entered to Harry’s Members of pupils’ families Pupils worked together to design Wonderous World and exited to dressed for the occasion and the the vows and write a poem about Little Mix’s Black Magic. school’s lunchtime staff prepared what they think love is. The songs were The Magic a themed dinner for the reception.

Council approves release of £10,000 grant to youth association FRODSHAM Town Council the money this year because the agreed at its July meeting to association was in dire straits. release its £10,000 grant to “But we can’t go on every Frodsham Youth Association, year,” she said. which was approved in the Cllr Andrew Dawson said any council’s budget. delay in releasing the money But concerns were expressed about the association’s ongoing could cause difficulties for the reliance on support from the youth association, or even the council. collapse of the association. Cllr Judith Critchley said she The council agreed to release would support the release of the money immediately.

Exhibition celebrated conservation Students win praise from their teachers at Prom night YEAR 11 students at Helsby High A spokesman for the school School won praise from their said: “They all looked amazing teachers when they celebrated and we could not have been the end of their high school years more proud of the wonderful with a glittering Prom night. young people they have The sun shone and the become.” youngsters enjoyed the red carpet treatment they received at the Double Tree Hotel in Chester. They sat down to a delicious meal and afterwards danced the night away.

FRODSHAM CE Primary School which was like walking through a presented a whole-school art rain forest. exhibition to share and celebrate The feedback from other visitors all they had learned during a was incredible including Chester conservation project to promote the Zoo itself, Frodsham councillor Lynn use of sustainable palm olive. Riley and even a shout out from After a visit to Chester Zoo, each Radio 1 DJ Greg James! class learned about an endangered A spokesperson for the school species in more depth as well as said: “It’s been wonderful to see the shocking impact of palm oil on the children use their voice to deforestation and habitat loss in make a difference and encourage Borneo and Sumatra. others to use sustainable palm oil. The exhibition displayed The Year 1 children even visited amazing work from across the local businesses in Frodsham to curriculum including art and writing. persuade them to make a change The whole school community were and help protect our world for the so impressed with the exhibition future.” August 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 11 “Unsung Heroes” award for Frodsham couple TWO long-standing members of the Frodsham Players drama group received the “Unsung Heroes” award at the Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network annual prize night. Doug and Meriel Cashin have group on occasions. been members of the group for Meriel received the award for many years and have given both of them in the presence of the outstanding service. Mayor of Chester and Frodsham Meriel has single-handedly Mayor Cllr Liam Jones. produced hundreds of stunning Cllr Jones said he was delighted costumes for the society over the years, many of which have to see the couple win the “Unsung themselves won awards and still Heroes” award – and was also appear in their productions. pleased to see the Proud Marys Doug is an expert set-builder, Choir – which has a number of creator of props, an accomplished Fordsham people in its ranks – pick actor and has directed plays for the up a “highly commended” award. Town Council defers co-option of new members FRODSHAM Town Council has put who had attended the meeting as ward, one for Waterside Ward and did not know about them. off co-opting three councillors to fill candidates for co-option were entitled one who had not specified a ward. They had used only the council vacancies on the council until its to an apology. There was no applicant for Castle website and notice boards, but many September meeting. They had put themselves to some Park ward. people were not online and did not The decision was taken at the July inconvenience to attend. Cllr Andrew Dawson moved the look at notice boards. meeting after the council split 5-5 Cllr Caroline Ashton said she was proposal to defer the co-option until Cllrs Judith Critchley and Mallie on the issue and the Mayor, Cllr “appalled.” September. Poulton also spoke in favour of Liam Jones – standing-in for absent She also believed people had He said he knew of at least two deferring the co-option until next chairman Cllr Alan Oulton – used gone to some trouble to attend and people who had not known about month. his casting vote. would now have the inconvenience the opportunity to put themselves The three vacancies, one each in It was a decision that angered of attending again in September. forward until it was too late to do so. the Waterside, Castle and Overton some councillors. It was noted thare had been four The council had not advertised the and Five Crosses wards, arise because Cllr Pat Williamson said she was applicants for the three vacancies – vacancies as widely as it could have of a shortage of candidates in the embarrassed and believed people two for Overton and Five Crosses done and, as a result, many people three wards in the May elections. 12the Pink www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2019 August 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 13 Liberal Democrats adopt candidate for General Election DANIELA Parker has been formally adopted by the Liberal issues such as the closure of Mid grown over 20 per cent this year, Democrats to fight the Weaver Vale constituency at the next Cheshire College in Northwich to and many of our new members General Election. potential fracking that are at the were at the hustings. Funded She was adopted at a meeting of of 2022. forefront of voters minds.” by local members and not the the constituency party at Frodsham Ms Parker said: “During our Mark Ireland-Jones, chairman of vested interests of business or the Community Centre. recent local election campaign we the local Liberal Democrats said: trade unions enables the Liberal Back in January she was selected saw a sea change on the doorstep “Daniela has really put us on the Democrats to develop the policies map in Weaver Vale. She has built that voters are craving. We as acting candidate. with lifelong voters from both of a strong working relationship with are also not shying away from A recent You Gov poll put the Lib the other parties telling us that they other campaigning groups such as proposing tax increases where Dems second in Weaver Vale and were disillusioned and looking Weaver Vale for Europe and we they are needed to deliver public the party is looking forward to the for us to represent them and their will be ramping up our campaign services with our proposal of one next General Election which may families. over the summer. per cent on income tax ring-fenced well be before the scheduled date “It is not just Brexit but local “Local party membership has for the NHS.”

New group aims to tackle climate emergency A NEW group has been set up at Frodsham Festival in the Park, make an upcycled plant pot and Home Energy Check” to give Frodsham to address the climate where they had a stand. plant beans to grow at home. local residents the chance to emergency in and around the town. Activities were demonstrated to People were invied to make a anonymously find out their energy Climate Action Frodsham has explain how local residents can pledge to do something to reduce use and get specific advice on how been formed by members of reduce energy use, learn about the their carbon footprint. to improve it. Frodsham Transition Initiative. carbon footprint of various different The group is using the Energy This will also help the group The group was launched at the things, such as ways of travelling, Saving Trust’s “Community capture some information on the efficiency and sustainability of Frodsham. Anyone wanting to take part can go to http:// communityhec.est.org.uk/Commun ity.aspx entering Frodsham as their local area. The group also have computers at their meetings to help people to do this. Climate Action Frodsham meets every second Wednesday of the month at Frodsham Community Centre. The next meeting is on Wednesday August 14 when members are planning projects to work with local businesses as well as residents, planning workshops, talks and networking with other local groups acting to reduce Frodsham’s carbon footprint. More information can be obtained from the website http:// frodshamtransition.weebly.com 14 www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2019 Dad completes 27-mile mountain marathon for charities A father and carer from Frodsham, who only took up running three years ago, has completed the Snowdonia Trail Marathon to raise funds for two local charities. Tom Makin-Bell, aged 43, is carer for his son, and his work both an Autism Assemblies Worker at here at ChAPS and at other local Cheshire Autism Practical Support charities, so this challenge has (ChAPS) charity, who will benefit involved a huge commitment.” from his fundraising exploits along Lucy Lee, head of Rosebank with the Friends of Rosebank School School, added: “The Friends of from Barnton near Northwich. Rosebank is vital in helping to raise Tom is aiming to push his the money and resources which fundraising up to £1,000 if allow us to ensure that our children possible and all the money raised can participate in the extra- will be used to support a wide curricular activities which they and range of support activities for their families often find it so difficult autistic children and families in the to access for so many reasons. area. “This is a fantastic achievement Tom took up running at the age from Tom and a brilliant example of 40 as a respite activity from his for our kids.” role of carer for his seven-year-old Visit https://uk.virginmoney son, who attends Rosebank School. giving.com/TomMakin-Bell to He said: “This was certainly my support Tom biggest challenge to date. “When I first started running, I never expected that I’d be competing in such demanding events as this. “It was harder than I imagined due to the ascents, changes of terrain, rocky surfaces and the humidity which was very high. “But my goal was to get around before the ‘cut-off times’ so I’m happy with that. “I weighed over 17 stone at the age of 40, so achieving this at age 43 feels like a big achievement.” The Snowdonia Trail Marathon is a foot-race in which competitors navigate a 27.2 miles course around Snowdonia with an ascent up Snowdon between miles 19 and 22. The event takes place primarily off-road on the tracks and trails and includes over 5500 feet of vertical ascent, making it one of the more challenging trail marathons in the race calendar. Jo Garner, managing director at ChAPS, said: “Tom’s achievement here is two-fold in that he’s trained for and completed a very demanding event. “But also, that training takes place around Tom’s role as the main

New season set to start for Photographic Society SEPTEMBER 2nd is the start of the scene for example. Again there is new season for Frodsham & District a skilled Presenter in the September Photographic Society with meetings programme, Josh Tomalin, a on Mondays at Castle Park Arts Performing Arts photographer. Centre – 7.30/10.00pm. He will assist in getting the most Guest speaker on September 9th out of time with the company, will be Noel Patterson, a sports his approach being from both a photographer, giving his first club technical and creative perspective. presentation. Performers transform themselves to This is fortuitous since Stage 5 of play a character once they step on the cycling Tour of Britain begins stage and this can be a rich subject on 11th and passes by Kelsall, for perceptive photographers. Mouldswoth and Manley before looping around the top of the Wirral In the lovely light of South – camera potential and challenges Devon Miriam Manners took this on sharp focus with fast moving summer seascape. It is a double subjects ! www.tourofbritain.co.uk exposure with some added work in Suitcase Theatre Company Photoshop. performs Hamlet at Theatre Clwyd If you have always thought about in November. New and returning using image and design editing Members will have the opportunity software to create and enhance to photograph the actors at your photos then the club can point rehearsal on several evenings – the way. crowd scenes, the ‘play within For more details on the club visit a play’ and the ‘fight and duel’ www.frodsham.photos August 2019 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 15

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