West Coast the Magazine for West Kirby and Caldy

West Coast the magazine for West Kirby and Caldy

June 2010 Issue 10

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4 THE ASHTON Park May Fair turned out to be a big success with crowds flocking to the town centre park on a glorious sunny day. We’ve got loads of pictures from the event on pages 13-16. Well done to West Kirby Light Opera Society for putting on their excellent production last month. We’ve got pictures from that as well as a feature on West Kirby’s very own classic car club and lots of local news from the area. 10 There’s also features on gardening as well as a what’s on guide and business directory.

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IN THE NEWS

Victory for Esther A JOYOUS Esther McVey has vowed to give the area a strong voice in Westminster after securing victory for the Conservatives in West Wirral. Ms McVey, who lives in West Kirby, won with a majority of 2,436 over Labour’s Phil Davies. She said: “What a journey this has been and what a momentous General Election, with people queuing at the polling stations and a phenomenal turnout. “Thank you to everyone who made this possible. To those who came out and voted and to those who came out and helped over the last seven years, without every single one of you this result wouldn’t have been possible. “We always said we wanted to have a strong voice for Wirral West in Westminster and that’s what we’re going to do.”

Fake £20 notes Counterfeit £20 notes have been in circulation in the Hoylake and West Kirby area. Local shopkeepers have reported they are receiving £20 notes and then realising afterwards that they are counterfeit. The two serial numbers to look out for are AE17687534 and AL27448990. Call Merseyside Police on 0151 709 6010.

Roundabout completed The eagerly-anticipated new roundabout on the A540 at Thurstaston was officially opened last month. Wirral’s outgoing mayor, Cllr Andrew Hodson, unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the project, which will make for safer and more efficient traffic flow. Ian Chalmers, who represents Irby, Thurstaston and Pensby Amenity Society, said: “We are delighted that traffic flow will now be improved and exiting Station Road will no longer be like playing Russian Roulette.”

Officer Geoff is on his bike Police Community Support Officer Geoff Graham has been back to school in West Kirby. He spent the day at Black Horse Hill Infants School helping children aged six years and upwards to cycle safely and ‘ditch the stabilisers’. Geoff is also active in the security marking of cycles. Geoff has worked with cycling charity Sustrans in other schools across the West Kirby area and has been teaching children of various ages how to ride safely, from ‘ditch the stabilisers’ to ‘riding safely on the road’. He is also available for the security marking of cycles and he can be contacted on 0151 777 2153.

No go area for young boozers POLICE are tackling anti social behaviour in Grange Road and Dee lane, West Kirby. by enforcing an Alcohol Free Zone throughout the summer months.

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New cosmetic services at the Sandstone Clinic, West Kirby Improve your appearance without surgery WHen Wayne Roberts of the Sandstone Clinic invited me along to try out a new Laser Lipo treatment which would guarantee me inch loss I was a little bit dubious never having heard of it before, but thought give it a go “all I have to lose is inches”, writes Karen Schroder I arrived at the Sandstone Clinic and was met by Denise Roberts, a fully trained and qualified Laser Lipo technician, who very quickly put me at ease. After filling a medical questionaire it was time for the treatment to begin. I had decided to have my tummy area done as although I do sit ups every day, I still have a few wobbly bits to contend with. Taking a tape measure, Denise measured three areas around my stomach, I then lay on a bed with a cover over me whilst Denise explained the science behind the treatment which in itself is very simple, A belt with laser paddles was placed around my tummy, the laser beams then penetrate the skin to a depth of 9mm, to reach the layers of fat which then sets off a reaction which involves the fat being broken down and put back into the digestive system where it is then dispersed the natural way… After just 20 minutes the treatment was over and I was measured again, I was amazed I had lost a total of 21/2 inches off my stomach area. Denise recommended I go home and do 40 minutes of exercise to really ensure the treatments success. I have not put the inches back on and I would definitely recommend this treatment to anyone looking for a permanent and cost effective way to lose inches without having to resort to invasive surgery.

SandStone Clinic Ltd is a brand new Private aesthetics Clinic that opened in West Kirby on 8th March this year and is part of Sandstone Medical Centre - a new GP Practice that opened on the same day. the idea for the clinic came from the patients of Sandstone Medical Centre when asked what services they would like adding to the Practice in addition to the nHS Services already offered. the clinic specializes in the following procedures: 1. non-invasive Laser Lipo treatment - We are the onLY GP Practice in the UK offering a private clinic for this procedure. Unlike liposuction, Laser Lipo is a laser liposculpture treatment with no pain, no surgery and no wounds. 2. Wrinkle reducing treatment (Botulinum toxin a) We offer one of the latest (and most popular) treatments for removing frown lines, forehead wrinkles or crows feet. Wrinkle relaxing injections also work particularly well when combined with a dermal filler (Restylane(tm)). We offer a free of charge initial consultation for all aesthetic procedures. The clinic is run by Dr N Alam and Mr W Roberts - partners in Sandstone Medical Centre. Dr Alam has over 20 years experience in medicine, is a specialist in minor surgery and is fully qualified in the application of Botulinum Toxin A and Dermal fillers. We also have a fully trained and qualified Laser Lipo technician. our services are aimed at both Male and Female 18+ for those looking to improve their appearance - without surgery! Those with pre-existing medical conditions will need to check with their GP first. For further information on any of our aesthetic procedures, please call denise on : 0151 929 6803 or 07746064650 (denise may be with a client when you call, so please leave your name and number).alternatively, email her on : [email protected] or visit our website : www.sandstoneclinic.co.uk Sandstone Clinic - producing the best possible result for each and every patient, in the most caring and professional way.

If it’s good, they’ll stop making it – Herbert Block 10 To advertise call 01244 350398 E [email protected] W www.westkirbylocal.com West Coast magazine June 2010 11

Ninety per cent of anything is c**p – Theodore Sturgeon 12 To advertise call 01244 350398 E [email protected] W www.westkirbylocal.com West Coast magazine June 2010 13 Sun brings out the crowds for Ashton Park May Fair

There was a good turnout for the Ashton Park May Fair last month

Cakes were on sale to raise funds for St Bridget’s Church.

Kate Holloway, from the Ashton Park committee, in traditional dress.

It works better if you plug it in – Sattinger’s Law 12 To advertise call 01244 350398 E [email protected] W www.westkirbylocal.com West Coast magazine June 2010 13 Sun brings out the crowds for Ashton Park May Fair

West Kirby Guides are appealing for more adult leaders to help run groups in the town. District Commissioner Colleen Edwards says it great fun and urged adults of all ages to get in touch on 0800 168 5901. Colleen is pictured with Molly Higginson and Margaret Edwards, along with some of the Brownies.

Sue Watson, Margaret Watson and Ann Devaney, from the Plant Gallery, at the plant stall

More pictures on pages 14 & 15

A shortcut is the longest distance between two points – Charles Issawi West Coast magazine June 2010 15

The Anglo Norse society Wirhalh Skip Felag (Wirral Ship Company) dressed in traditional costumes and put on a combat display.

West Wirral Lions - Mike Page, Anne Wylie and Judi Glass (president) at their stall

When all else fails, read the instructions - Anon West Coast magazine June 2010 15

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When all else fails, and the instructions are missing – kick it – Anon 16 To advertise call 01244 350398 E [email protected] W www.westkirbylocal.com West Coast magazine June 2010 17

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The easiest way to find something you have lost is to buy a replacement – Rosenbaum’s Law 18 To advertise call 01244 350398 E [email protected] W www.westkirbylocal.com West Coast magazine June 2010 19

Language clubs are a big hit with pupils At Avalon School, learning a foreign language is something the pupils have been familiar with for some time, with Spanish being taught as part of the cur- riculum for over 10 years. Since January this year, however, the school has also been pleased to offer both infants and juniors the chance to expand their foreign language knowledge with ing French and German via a wide range of activities including the introduction of two brand new lunch-time and after-school songs, rhymes, story-telling and games with emphasis on the clubs for French and German. spoken language. the ‘J’aime le francais’ and ‘ich liebe Deutsch’ fun with language Martin Lloyd, who joined Avalon as the new headteacher last clubs are run by local foreign languages teacher Sheena Harris. September, is also thrilled with the success of the new extra- Sheena, whose three children are also pupils at Avalon, has curricular activities. been delighted and overwhelmed by the overnight success of “Avalon School may soon become the first primary school to the clubs. gain language college status!” he joked. Joking apart though - She explains: “I currently have almost 60 pupils attending and with local secondary schools like Calday Grammar teaching up I have had to increase the weekly sessions from two to four in to six different foreign languages, Avalon are certainly giving order to accommodate the different age groups.” their pupils a head start with some unique and very valuable the aim of the clubs is to allow the children to have fun learn- experience for the future!

New for Summer 2010 More fun with languages at Avalon School, West Kirby 9.30am-12noon Come and learn French or German in a fun way with a drama-based approach. The themes for the week are Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood. Pupils will learn French and German phrases and work in groups to prepare for our show on the last day.

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Two wrongs don’t make a right but they make a good excuse – Thomas Szasz 20 To advertise call 01244 350398 E [email protected] W www.westkirbylocal.com West Coast magazine June 2010 21

Musical theatre alive and well

West Kirby Light Opera Society produced another fantastic performance at the Floral Pavillion, New Brighton, last month. The cast of Once Upon a Time at the Adelphi received a standing ovation. The musical switches between the present day Adelphi and the 1930s when the hotel was in its heyday. There were lots of funny moments and great songs, which combined to make it a great night of entertainment. Congratulations go to musical director Robert Bowness and the cast. Can’t wait for the next show!

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Wood burns faster when you have chopped it yourself – Harrison Ford West Coast magazine June 2010 23 Early Summer Flowers Gardening by Janet Heath

June is the month when shrubs and paper. perennials are flowering at their best and Lupins and delphiniums flower in June but the foliage is still fresh before the summer can be damaged by slugs as they start to grow tiredness sets in. so keep a look out and grow them in drier Trees such as Acer palmatum positions that the slugs seem to favour have wonderful coloured leaves less. The magenta purple flowers of in pale green, deep red or salmon the perennial Geranium Ann Folkard pink depending on the variety. If are striking and last for a long time. you have a garden sheltered from After the first flowering in summer, cut strong wind, with a free draining the leaves and dead flowers back and soil that does not dry out, try one you should get a second flowering in of the smaller varieties making autumn. Grow it in front of the yellow sure to plant it well away from any flowered Lysimachia punctata (Yellow buildings. Loosestrife) for a striking combination The shrub, Weigela flowers in of magenta and yellow flowers. June and is easy to grow with Although last winter was tough on a long flowering period. They plants, it may be worth considering have white, pink or red flowers the tender prostrate Osteospermums and some varieties have purple Cannington Roy or Whirlygig. This or variegated foliage. This shrub perennial has wonderful white and will grow to 6ft or 2m in size but pink daisy flowers and does well if it gets too large you can cut it in the sun. I have it planted next back hard, preferably just after to the slightly tender small shrub flowering. It grows best in sunny Convolvulus cneorum (no it is not or lightly shaded positions. A smaller shrub bindweed but a small well behaved shrub!) for June is Cistus, of which there are many that has silver leaves and white flowers at the varieties both tall and lower growing. They are same time as the Osteospermum. Both made it evergreen shrubs for sunny dry situations and through the winter in a sheltered position. have 2 inch flowers in white or pink, which look Janet Heath, Garden Mentor as though they are made of crumpled tissue Tel 01244 318258 www.gardenmentor.co.uk

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THE team at The Barn will carry on Sam’s dream. We will continue to offer our clients beautiful surroundings, excellent wines, cask ales and award-winning food. The late Hassan ‘Sam’ Sharter Sam’s son Joshua, would like to introduce new manager Igor Hobot, and invites you to sample our new a la carte menu, serving seasonal, mouthwatering dishes.

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DID you know that West Wirral has it’s very own classic car club? Triumph Appreciation (Wirral) and Friends’ has been meeting every month at The Cottage Loaf, Thurstaston for almost 20 years, has over 50 members and is very active! Dave’s Triumph love affair Hi I’m Dave Evennett and I like cars! My Dad was chief designer at Meccano, the original makers of Dinky Toys, so what would you expect. During the early years after the war when toys were scarce I was brought up on a diet of Dinky Toys, Hornby Dublo Trains and Meccano Sets. Small wonder I still like playing with things like that, except these days they are usually a bit bigger! Thirty five years ago I bought, second-hand, a Triumph 2.5 PI Estate car (PI stood for Petrol Injection, something Triumph pioneered). This car was incredibly advanced and my love affair with Triumphs began. I found myself attracted to every model in the range and wanted one of each. Realsing my rescources and the demands of family life would seriously limit my scope I came up with a brilliant idea. I would get together with others folk of like mind and enjoy their cars instead....at their expense, of course. Sorted. I started by knocking on doors where ever I saw a Triumph on the driveway and to this day Bob and Peter are still amongst my best friends. A few years later we decided to try and attract more enthusiasts so we put a little invitation in the local rag and 35 people turned up! That night in the Cottage Loaf in Thurstaston ‘Triumph Appreciation (Wirral) and Friends’ was born. Over the coming months I hope to introduce you to some of those friends and of course their cars.

Treat for beer drinkers: Caldy Rugby Club are staging their ‘Twenty – 20 Beer Festival on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th May with a celebration of 20 beers all brewed within a 20 mile radius of the club. The Club is anticipating a larger than normal turnout of real ale enthusiasts keen to support the wealth of local breweries in the area in the marquee at Paton Field, Caldy. Marquee doors will be open 6pm – 11pm on Friday and 12 noon - 12pm on Saturday. Call Jane on 07747 842 144 for further details.

The larger the German body, the smaller the German bathing suit – Jed Larson 30 To advertise call 01244 350398 E [email protected] W www.westkirbylocal.com West Coast magazine June 2010 31 WHAT’S ON IN JUNE Wednesday 2nd June Ashton Park: From Meadow to Urban Park – a talk by Martin Harrison, from the Friends of Ashton Park, at 7.30pm. £5 admission on the door. Thursday 3rd June Sunset Walk to Hilbre, 6-9pm. A guided 4 mile walk with the Wirral Countryside Rangers to discover the island’s wildlife and history. Call 648 4371. Sunday 6th June Hilbre Island Open Day, 10am - 4pm. Join the Friends of Hilbre on the main island where they will have he Grade II Listed Telegraph Station open and will have telescopes set up to watch the seals. For further enquiries call 678 5488 Saturday 19th - Saturday 26th June This year’s Deeside Art Group’s exhibition takes place at Westbourne Hall, Westbourne Road, West Kirby. Entry is free and the hall will be opening daily from 11am-7pm (weekends from 2-5pm). Work is selected from DAG members and non- members alike, with about 250 framed and over 100 unframed pieces on show. All are paintings are priced at a sensible level. There is also a selection of work from local Sixth Form Schools competing for prizes awarded by the DAG committee. Entry forms for Non-Members can be obtained from Committee member, David Wilson by e-mailing :[email protected] Saturday 19th June Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop, 1.30-3.30pm, delivered by Wirral Council’s technical department in conjunction with Transition West Kirby. To find out more call 632 5366. The workshop is open for children from the age of 10 only if they are accompanied by an adult. Saturday 26th June Hoylake, West Kirby & District Civic Society Coffee morning, from 10.30am at 4 Stanley Road, Hoylake. New members and visitors welcome. Saturday 26th June St Bridget’s Summer Fair, 1.45 - 4pm. Family fun with Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass, tombola, home-made cakes, jams and chutneys, teas, bouncy castle, coconut shy, raffle, strawberries & cream plus lots more. www.stbridgetsappeal.co.uk Venue: Rectory Field by St Bridget’s Church Wednesday 30th June Friends of Victoria Gardens AGM, 8pm, at Westbourne Hall. All welcome.

Sunday Bike Rides Join a friendly group of intermediate cyclists on their weekly Sunday bike ride. They leave about 8.30am from West Kirby, at the junction of Church Road and the Prom. The ride lasts 4-5 hours, to destinations such as Delamere Forest,

Cheshire plains, Mold and Llangollen. For more details tel Graham on 625 2246 IN ME N T E N TE R TA or email [email protected] 31

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