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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Business Manager Editor’s Comment James Balme MENTION former councillor Tom Reynolds to almost control has also changed several anyone and you invariably get a response on the lines of "He times. The waters are further muddied Advertising does have some good ideas", or "He sometimes makes a good by British Waterways being replaced Freephone point." by the Canal and River Trust, so there 0800 955 5247 The implication, of course, is that authority (CWC) and British is little point in embarking on any "blame game." Editorial most of the time he doesn't. Waterways (the bridge owners) does Whether that be the case or not, Mr Reynolds suggests his Freedom 01925 631592 not cover the cost of a full we are pleased to be able to report refurbishment of the type proposed for of Information success entitles him to Email that the man who revels in his next year. an apology, following the gentle [email protected] reputation for being "a difKcult chiding we gave him in this column resident" has got something right. Agreement last month. But we never criticised his Websites Using a Freedom of Information This information does not take us campaign, only the manner in which www.frodshamlife.co.uk request, he has extracted a much further, unless it be to suggest he carried it out. His email onslaught www.culchethlife.com "confession" from West and that whoever drew up the 1982 forced many potential allies to www.lymmlife.co.uk Council (CWC) that an agreement did not do it very well. It consign his output to the spam box or agreement dating from 1982, while it would seem that neither CWC nor ask to be removed from his mailing www.- list. worldwide.co.uk apportions the cost of routine British Waterways were fully aware maintenance of Sutton Weaver Swing of its contents. We still believe it is good news that Address Bridge between the highways Since then, of course, responsibility Sutton Weaver bridge is to be New Media Centre for highways has switched from one refurbished next year - even if CWC have to pick up most of the bill. Old Road Warrington old authority to a new one. Political WA4 1AT

Frodsham Life is published New PCSO monthly by Orbit News Ltd. PCSO Patrick Campbell has The contents of this magazine taken over as 's Police are fully protected by copyright Community Support OfBcer, and nothing may be reprinted replacing PCSO James Tapley, or reproduced without prior who has moved to North permission of the publishers. Wales Police to become a The publishers are not liable for Police Constable. any statement made or opinion The new ofKcer is holding a expressed by third parties in this surgery at House, publication. Helsby on August 5 when he Printed by TwentyFourSeven will be pleased to meet local residents. August 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 3 World premiere for literature festival FORMER Cheshire Poet Laureate Andrew Rudd and virtuoso violinist Daniel Axworthy are weaving together a magical evening of poetry and music to open Weaver Words, Frodsham's Arst Literature Festival. They launch the 12-day festival an open mic night, a Daphne du with "Word Weavers: Three Poets Maurier afternoon tea at the Old Hall and a Musician" in the company of Hotel and numerous workshops in two other leading North West poets, John Latham and Alicia StubbersKeld, drama, cartoons, book-making and on Wednesday August 29 at creative-writing are all included in the Frodsham Community Centre. line-up. Andrew, from Frodsham, and Daniel Axworthy will Knish the Competition opening session with the world premiere of a suite of music and Fun activities for children include a poetry called "Nowhere Else but book character fancy dress Here." competition at Frodsham Community The festival promises a feast of Centre on Saturday September 8 and literary performances, readings and throughout August a Story Box Trail fun workshops for both adults and children. around town centre shops. Entry forms are available from Dandelion Gifts, Special Millmark Foods and Frodsham Frodsham poet Andrew Rudd and violinist Daniel Axworthy tune up for Weaver Words. Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy will Community Centre. be appearing at Frodsham The Weaver Words Festival runs Community Centre on Wednesday from Wednesday 29th August to September 5 and Dr Who writer Sunday 9th September. Eddie Robson will launch a special science Kction weekend on Saturday A free 40-page brochure is September 1. available from Frodsham Community Marking Charles Dickens' 200th Centre, Dandelion Gifts, Castle Park, anniversary will be talks by academic Frodsham and Helsby libraries. More Juliet John and a dramatised version details are on the festival website of A Christmas Carol at the www.weaverwords.org.uk and Heathercliffe Hotel, in aid of Claire House Children's Hospice, on tickets can be booked online, through Sunday September 2. the Box OfKce 0845 557 7469 or Wacky Tim Quinn's Marvel in person at Frodsham Community comics, crime writing, poetry events, Centre or Dandelion Gifts. 4 www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2012 Bosses views on boosting the economy Bobby goes on BUSINESS leaders at Frodsham Business Centre have given their crucial to helping businesses succeed. Olympic beat views on how to get the UK economy out of recession. "Frodsham Business Centre supports Rick Treharne, managing director of for companies taking staff on. The new businesses and helps them to grow by Vision UK, which produces reversing, jobs created will reduce the burden on providing affordable ofKce space and rear-view and CCTV cameras for the country because those in work will a Lexible service that is tailored to vehicles, said that more support for be paying tax." individual needs. It is this type of small and medium sized Krms is Simon Longden, director of support for business that will enable crucial. Frodsham Business Centre, believes Krms to Lourish and turn the economy "I would like to see more investment more affordable ofKce space is also around," he said. to support local enterprise, such as shop owners, that beneKt local communities. It is this infrastructure that is the backbone of the economy," he said. Carp to be removed from lake Alistair Evans, managing director of FRODSHAM Town Council has voted to remove carp from local Bshing mecca NEIGHBOURHOOD bobby Ian IT specialists Medhurst, believes Crowmere Lake - despite one of its members threatening to take out an Cuthbertson has swapped the building stronger partnerships between injunction to prevent them from doing so. streets of Frodsham for those of businesses is one of the keys to Cllr Frank Pennington told the council: "If you touch those Ksh I will serve an London for the duration of the success. injunction on this council. Olympic Games. "The government needs to "We don't own Crowmere Lake - we only manage it on behalf of the people He is one of a number of encourage businesses to work together of Frodsham. We should ask the people what they would like - and we might get Cheshire police ofKcers helping out a shock at the response. It was in 1914 that the lake was left to the people of in the capital - and got a foretaste locally and create partnerships of Olympic fever when he was between Krms who need each other's Frodsham and our management of it has been neglectful." The meeting was told the lake had been a centre for anti-social activity as a involved in the Torch Relay as it services. More incentives are also passed through Chester. needed to persuade businesses not to result of the presence of large numbers of carp - a traditional delicacy for the Polish community. A police ofKcer since 1989, he buy or outsource from abroad. has had a variety of roles, "If call centres are provided cheaper It was possible to sell a large carp for£200 and anglers had been seen using seven rods at a time. Others camped out all night at the lake, lighting Kres and including working with CID, with in other countries for example, then the the intelligence unit and as a press government needs to provide some causing a disturbance. If the carp were removed, but a stock of smaller Ksh, such as roach or perch, ofKcer. incentives for similar business to He will be away from home and operate here whether that is reduced retained, the problems would disappear. Cllr John Nield said people seemed to be enjoying their Kshing at the lake and family for three weeks but is employers' national insurance, business accustomed to working at major rates or corporation tax." the problem of anti-social behaviour had largely disappeared. A solution was required that was in the best interests of the people of Frodsham. events, ranging from Chester Races Andy Bullock, from business Knance to motor racing venues, football specialists CMF, also believes Cllr Kyle McGregor warned that without proper management there would be no Ksh left there. grounds, concerts and festivals. employer incentives are crucial to kick The council voted 7-3 in favour of his resolutions that the carp be removed and A big sports fan, he sees the starting the economy. a management strategy be introduced to ensure the lake was available to task as a career high. "It is important to get more people everyone. He said: "What an opportunity! into work. Some of the money Earlier this year, Ian Doyle, conservation ofKcer for the Prince Albert Angling It really is a chance in a lifetime currently spent on beneKts for Society, attended a meeting of the council and warned that the lake was heavily and I feel really privileged to be unemployed could be redirected to silted, verging on being polluted and was in "a state of great disarray." involved in such a global event." employer incentives such as tax relief

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Painted roses come to life HELSBY Borist Jan Hayes donated her time and a bouquet of roses and daisies to decorate a traditional narrowboat watercan at 's National Waterways Museum - to bring it alive for visually impaired visitors. Visually arresting watercans to judge the weight and size gives an covered with painted roses, leaves overall image of it, the length and and daisies were an important part of height of the spout and handle, for life on working narrowboats. instance. But visually impaired visitors to the "I was fascinated by the intricate museum were unable to appreciate detail of the Lowers, the variety in their beauty until a member of staff height and even the spaces between thought a tactile version should be groups of Lowers. available. "Whilst unable to judge the colours A museum volunteer enlisted Jan's of the can or Lowers, I was able, help and she created a can that offers purely by handling it, to create colour an amazing tactile experience to rival schemes for myself". the visual one. The Paralympic torch will be at the One delighted visually impaired museum on August 26 and the new visitor said: "The ability to hold the tactile watercan will take pride of decorated watercan and to be able place during the day's events. August 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 7 Work starts on new homes development WORK has started at Mondrem Green, CB Homes' new development at Little Budworth. Colin Booth (pictured), managing build contract with CB Homes. director of the award-winning "Potential purchasers might not be Cheshire construction company, says aware of this but this option allows this is good news all round. you to save money and at the same He said: "Mondem Green time offers a brilliant opportunity to provides new homes for families and maximise the customisation of your also provides work for local trades home." and craftsmen." The stylish development will consist of Kve houses, all with Kve or six bedrooms, two en-suites, walk-in wardrobes and large, private gardens. "The size and privacy of the gardens alone makes these houses perfect for families, let alone the fact that they are all in the catchment area of High School" says Colin. He is keen to point out that clients still have the option to enter into a self-

Film society's new programme NINE top-rated Blms are being shown in Frodsham Film Society's new season. Shows start on September 15 with The Iron Lady, Carnage is shown on October 20, My Week With Marilyn on November 17 and The Help on December 8. Next year’s Klms are The Artist on January 19, War Horse on February 16, Super 8 on March 16 and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on April 20. All Klms are shown at the Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham. Further details are available from the website: www.frodshamKlmsociety.org.uk or from the membership secretary Mrs Jayn Johnson, 01928 711614, e-mail [email protected] 8 www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2012 Joe lights up carnival! DESPITE poor weather it was a case of on with the show at the Kingsley Carnival when Olympic Torch bearer Joe Beswick lit up proceedings carrying his torch in the parade. The 81-year-old Helsby Running Soldiers from Roman Tours, Chester Club coach from Frodsham, who was picked up some young recruits given the honour of carrying the torch including, Luke Browning aged 10, through MacclesKeld due to his Matthew Harrison aged 9 and outstanding work in the community, Nathan Jarman aged 9. was joined by a variety of Olympic More than 40 classic cars theme Loats and a steam traction attended the carnival at Kingsley engine. Community Primary School.

A Steam Traction Engine leads the Olympic Torch bearer in Joe Kingsley Carnival Parade to Kingsley Beswick of Frodsham with his torch in the Community Primary School. Kingsley Carnival Procession.

Soldiers from Roman Tours, Chester picked up some young recruits. Recruits foreground from left, Luke Browning aged 10, Matthew Harrison aged 9 and athan Jarman aged 9. Kingsley Community Primary School students and parents in the procession. August 2012 www.frodshamlife.co.uk 9 The Frodsham Bee

Update from the Chairman It’s been one busy month, but of course dates and timings will be announced on the Grants Committee that comes with the territory. The Town notice boards, our website The Council has a Grants Committee that Council is embarking on creating a 5 year (www.frodsham.gov.uk/), and in The Bee considers grants of up to £500 for any local strategy and wants to strengthen our when possible. Also under consideration charity or enterprise that meets the existing relationships with all our are ward surgeries to provide an necessary criteria. Please go to the website neighbouring parishes. I met with our opportunity to meet your ward councillors for information on how to apply for a grant neighbours at Helsby Parish Council in and PCSO to discuss any issues that come www.frodsham.gov.uk/ The Grants committee is one of the few opportunities July and discussed the opportunities we to mind. We’re here to listen. have to work more closely together as we have as a council to give grant money directly to the local community, if you there are many resources shared by the Saturday 21 July was a most enjoyable overall community and not exclusive to don’t have internet access please contact morning for myself and several other the office (735150) for more information. just one parish or another. The same with members of the Council when we took a our other bordering parishes; a joined up ride on the Parliamentary Train. This took cycleway strategy is just one example us on a leisurely ride via the Halton Curve where the thinking has to be regional. The to the Liverpool John Lennon Airport Community Litter Council’s strategy will of course take into Parkway station. Alas, on reaching account any neighbourhood plan and the Parkway we had to catch a vintage bus Pick findings of the ‘Groundworks’ consultation back to Frodsham as the line is single Councillor Sara Wakefield is working in concerning Frodsham’s play areas and conjunction with the local scouts and leisure facilities. The much anticipated direction. There is an active campaign to restore the curve to regular 2 way service anyone that might be able to help with a draft of the Groundworks report was local litter pick in September. Frodsham is presented to Council on Monday 23 July but the funds are shortcoming despite the huge potential benefits; relief of a beautiful Town so please, if you are able, and we anticipate the final do help out with the litter pick. All recommendations shortly. congestion on the bridge, 2 way traffic to and from LJLA, commuting voluntary help will be gratefully received opportunities direct to Liverpool etc. Upon and the date will be confirmed in next Frodsham’s PCSO Neil Flanagan led us on month’s Bee. a guided walk of the North Ward on 11 return we, along with many from the July. Also in attendance were Councillor community were given a preview of the Pammi Taylor and a representative from newly renovated Station House at Cheshire West and Chester Council. The Frodsham. This Grade II listed building FRODSHAM TOW ward walks are an ideal opportunity for the has been sympathetically refurbished and public to talk to the PCSO and the Council it is hoped this will be the catalyst for COUCIL about any matter of crime or anti social redevelopment of the station area of Mayor of Frodsham: Cllr L Riley Frodsham. Deputy Mayor of Frodsham: Cllr G Bondi behaviour that might concern them. The Chairman: Cllr Mark Warren ORTH WARD Town Clerk Frank R Pennington 07752 297 188 Council warmly welcomes our new Town Clerk, Jon Wild to the team. Jon took over from Rita Shearn 01928 732906 our previous Clerk Kate Dodgson at the end of July and we all look forward to working Pammi Taylor 01928 731932 with him. Allen Wales 01928 732115

We also wish Kate well in her new role with Frodsham Foundation and we are very excited SOUTH WARD about the opportunities the Foundation will bring to Frodsham. Kate will be holding a Carol Davis 07944 170 257 second Future of Frodsham meeting on 22 September so please keep an eye open for details around Town. Lynn Riley 07800 869 350 Fran Sutton 07842 296 114 Sara Wakefield 07737 684 436

Hob Hey Wood EAST WARD This little jewel in the crown of Frodsham needs your visit. Not many realise that Hob Hey Wood exists or how to get to it. Follow the footpath from Townfield Lane beside the Graham Bondi 01928 735503 allotments or alternatively Ellis or Bradley Lanes. There has been much work going on in Linda Brown 07984 043 058 the wood gravelling paths and constructing boardwalks, so if you’ve a mind for a picnic Andrew Dawson 07970 635 629 opportunity with the family and can’t face the drive to Delamere why not consider a walk Ruth Redhead 01928 735800 to Hob Hey Wood? Hob Hey wood forms part of the Frodsham pond trail and regularly features as part of our local walks circuit. It’s there for the community to enjoy. Mark Warren 07979 513 205 WEST WARD Darren Kelly 07961 910 369 Frodsham Town Council “Away Day” Walk Kyle McGregor 07719 978 103 On the border - A walk around Llanymynech John Nield 01928 731386 10:30 Sat 18th August 5 miles Allow 3.5 hours TOW CLERK Meet at the car park behind the post office in Llanymynech. Leader: G Bondi Jon Wild 01928 735150 A walk full of interest: industrial and transport heritage, amazing quarry cliff faces, To contact your Town councillor by e-mail wonderful flora and fauna, stupendous views, woodland and countryside. please use [email protected] and Stout footwear, packed lunch and plenty to drink. we will forward your message. Further info from 01928 735150 or 735503 or [email protected] 10 www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2012 2,000 at the Festival in the Park THE annual Festival in the Park - the 11th to be organised by the Rotary Club of Frodsham and Helsby - was perhaps the most successful ever. Frodsham Mayor Cllr Lynn Riley Jingles who entertained the younger ofKcially opened the event, run in children. association with Castle Park Arts There was a Punch and Judy Show, Centre, Frodsham Town Council and roundabouts, Sportshall athletics, a Cheshire West and Chester Council. bouncy castle and fairground rides. For the Krst time, the annual About 2,000 people attended Downhill Run, organised by Frodsham throughout the day. Community Association, was part of Admission was, as usual, free, the day and the Knish of the race however donations were welcomed provided a great spectacle. which all go directly to Rotary charities. In the past year, the Rotary Castle Park Arts Centre's galleries Club has raised in excess of and shops were open, with several £20,000 and distributed much of art and craft displays. these funds to local groups and In Castle Park itself there were stalls worthy causes, in addition to and displays put on by about 40 supporting charitable projects organisations. overseas. The main stage featured attractions For more information on the Rotary such the Halabaya Belly Dancers, the Club of Frodsham and Helsby, visit George Formby Entertainers and Jo www.frodshamhelsbyrotary.org.uk

Getting ready to tuck into fruit kebabs from the Frodsham Ladies Circle stall are left, Ella Gibbs and Ellie Robinson both aged 9.

Frodsham and Helsby Rotary Club members keeping busy at their Burger Stall.

Accordion band celebrates 30 years FRODSHAM-based Weaver Valley Accordion Band celebrate their 30th anniversary this year - with a special concert at Frodsham Community Centre on Saturday, November 10. But The 14-strong band has also been "on tour" locally, with open air concerts at and on the Wirral and another planned at Runcorn Hill Park on Sunday, September 16. Members are reLecting ruefully on the fact that their Widnes concert coincided with the men's singles Knal at Wimbledon and only a few loyal supporters turned up. But their music rang out as usual. The band rehearse at the Community Centre in Fluin Lane every Thursday and new members are always welcome. The November celebration concert starts at 7.30pm.

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ANGRY householder Leonard Rice is fed up with feeling as though he is living in a goldAsh bowl. He wants a bus stop moved from Local Government Ombudsman outside his house and is to raise the and the local MP," said Mr Rice. issue with MP Graham Evans and He said he had been in touch the Local Government Ombudsman. with Cheshire West and Chester Mr Rice, of Main Street, Council and bus company Arriva. Frodsham has been campaigning "One thing they agreed upon for months after the bus stop was was that the initial request for the moved from a site further along the bus stop to be moved came from road and placed right outside his Frodsham Town Council," he said. house. "I want to know which members He was not consulted - and soon asked for it to be moved and why." found bus queues blocking the Mr Rice said he wanted the bus narrow footpath. stop moved back to its original Access to his drive was blocked, location, about 60 yards away. Some people thought it caused a litter was thrown in his garden and hazard there, but he believed it was passengers on the bus could look far more hazardous outside his Get ready for Summer straight into his living room. house where people with "It's like living in a goldKsh bowl," pushchairs or buggies had to he told the Town Council, back in struggle to get on buses because of Unbelievable instant inch loss March. the kerb height. Mr Rice and his wife, Lilian paid Chairman Cllr Mark Warren said and skin tightening with our their second visit to the Town the details of why the council had Council to warn they were taking asked for the bus stop to be moved Non Surgical Laser Lipo! their protest to a higher level. were available on the council Instant Result, Non Invasive & Painless "I am displeased - so much so website and in the minutes of that I am taking my complaint to the previous meetings. Luxury advanced facials and body treatments Wrinkle Relaxant, Dermal Fillers & Derma Roller Demolition job in the wood Special Offer £25 FRODSHAM PCSO Neil Flanagan has done a demolition job - on a Save £75 Laser lipo Trial "den" in Hob Hey Wood. Cllr Graham Bondi discovered the elaborately constructed den and sculptmedispa.co.uk 01925 601761 165 London Rd, Stockton Heath, WA5 BG reported to the ofKcer. PCSO Flanagan told the Town Council: "It was very well constructed, and had a tarpaulin and corrugated iron roof. It would have taken a lot of people a lot of time to put it up. "It was not clear if it had been built by squatters or youths. There were To promote your business in some empty beer bottles in it but no sign of drugs." Cllr Bondi said he had not asked the PCSO to dismantle the den but was pleased he had done so. the Pink section and get your He said he would make arrangements for the dismantled materials to be message across to removed. 1,000s of potential customers Swing bridge meeting planned just call one of our friendly A SPECIAL meeting is to be held for businesses in Frodsham worried about the closure of Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge for repairs next year. The meeting will be held at Main Street Church on Thursday, September team FREE on 13 at 6.30. A spokeswoman for Cheshire West and Chester Council stressed that the meeting is for businesses, including retailers, only. 0800 955 5247 They plan to hold a separate meeting for residents at a later date. Many businesses are concerned that the inevitable trafKc hold-ups could impact on trade in the town. 14 www.frodshamlife.co.uk August 2012

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High School's super basketball season HELSBY High School is making a name for itself in the basketball world - with its Under 15s team coming third in the national schools' Anals at Nottingham. The team was unfortunate not to County Champions. beat eventual winners Barking Abbey, There were also individual the reigning champions and the Krst successes for Cameron Mackay regional institute of basketball in ( Under 17), Arwel England. Goulbourne (Wales Under 16) Helsby put in a strong performance together with a total of 12 players but eventually found Barking Abbey's representing the region's leading club four scholarship international players Cheshire Juniors in National League too strong and lost 76-54. competition. But they picked themselves up to The school's overall record was 40 wins, 13 losses. defeat St Benedict'sSchool, Derby 61- Paul Park, head of PE and head 50 in the 3rd/4th play-off. basketball coach said: "All the boys The result was the highlight of a have worked extremely hard over the successful season for Helsby, which course of the season in order to also saw the Under 17s reach the achieve two Knal four and two National semi-Knals, the Under 19s quarter Knal appearances. Credit and under 16s reach the quarter must also go to all of the parents who Knals and the Under 14s reach the have supported us throughout the last 16 as well as being crowned year"

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