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2 www.village-life.co.uk October 2011 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Opinion Paul Walker Account Executives THE sixth annual CreamDelds music festival to be held at matter of opinion. Jan Baker Daresbury passed off without serious incident, according However, it all seems irrelevant now as we are faced with to Cheshire Police. another change, just 28 years later. We say "just" because James Balme One wonders, in view of 38 arrests for offences such as Knutsford lasted for 93 years! Tony Record possessing drugs with intent to supply, possessing Class A If the Boundary Commission proposals are conXrmed, drugs, theft, assault and robbery and 48 further reports of Knutsford and a large part of the current Tatton constituency Advertising assault, robbery and theft, plus 262 cautions for possession will become part of a new Northwich constituency. Freephone of weapons or drugs, what exactly constitutes a “serious We understand present MP, Chancellor George Osborne, 0800 955 5247 offence.” supports the move and has indicated he would like to But some 50,000 people are thought to have attended represent the new Northwich. Cheshire MEP Brian Simpson, Editorial the event so, in that context, the police presumably believe on the other hand, has denounced the proposals as either a 01925 623632 they can claim to have done a good job. "botch-up" or "political gerrymandering." Presumably both Few people, in fact, would doubt that they did. Keeping have done their arithmetic and come to the same Email the trafXc moving on local roads was a major achievement conclusion. info@warrington- and few complaints have reached us on this score. Meanwhile, the Warrington South constituency will retain worldwide.co.uk However, we did receive numerous complaints about noise its name but undergo changes including losing 22,026 from a surprisingly wide area, including Hatton, Appleton, voters to Warrington North while taking 14,173 from the Websites Walton, Grappenhall and even . same constituency and 12,896 from Weaver Vale - changes www.culchethlife.com One Lymm resident, on hearing resounding bass notes, which do not apparently please any of the existing MPs. www.frodshamlife.co.uk went outside expecting to Xnd a car parked outside his We are not concerned about the party politics which may, www.lymmlife.co.uk home, only to Xnd there was nothing there. or may not, lie behind the proposals, but more about This is the real issue. Should people living in rural villages whether the new constituencies can be made to work at www.village-life.co.uk have to put up with this kind of noise over a bank holiday least as well as the old. We would remind readers they can www.warrington.tv weekend? have their say until December 5 by visiting the website www.warrington- Organisers will no doubt argue that opposition to the http://consultation.boundarycommissionforengland.indepen worldwide.co.uk festival has diminished over the six years. But this is hardly dent.gov.uk or writing to the Boundary Commission for surprising, given the unsympathetic attitude of licensing England, 35, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BQ. Address authorities in previous years and the fact that two individual New Media Centre objectors were ordered to pay £13,500 costs by an even more unsympathetic judge. Old Road, Warrington We remain of the view that there must be more STEAM trains have an enduring appeal - often, it seems, Cheshire WA4 1AT appropriate places for a noisy pop festival – preferably ones among people too young to remember them in active Distribution that will not be reduced to a quagmire in the event of wet service. weather. Next year the Mid-Cheshire Railway line reaches its 150th Village Life is distributed anniversary and the Community Rail Partnership is seeking freely to selected homes sponsorship from Xrms or individuals so that steam trains throughout the area as can be part of the celebrations. well as being available to RESIDENTS of Knutsford do not have to be very long in The occasion will obviously be good for tourism and the tooth to remember the furore when they lost their steam trains would be one of the main attractions - pick up from various own Parliamentary constituency. provided people can afford to ride on them. That's why the outlets, some of which There were dark predictions that it would diminish rail partnership is looking for money - and why we are are listed below. democracy and that the new Tatton constituency was a suggesting interested parties should email them at "nowhere place" that would be too big and unwieldy for [email protected] Appleton: one MP to properly serve his or her constituents. Whether Village Hall, Co-op this proved to be the case is still, we suppose, very much a Grappenhall: Co-op, Community Centre High Legh: Garden Centre, Park ranger celebrates 30 years without a day off sick! Village Hall WALTON Hall zoo ranger Peter Lower Walton: Cookson Dean is set to mark Spar Shop a remarkable milestone in Mere: October - his 30th year of Village Store, working for Warrington council without a single day Parish Club off work sick. : Peter, who has not Co-op, Library suffered as much as a Stretton: headache puts his remarkable work record down to a Beehive Stores healthy lifestyle working : outside in the fresh air. Post Office "A lot of my colleagues at Knutsford: the council work in stuffy ofXces so when one person Fryers Garden Centre, gets a bug it hops from Library, Heritage Centre, person to person," said Peter. Shaw Heath Social Club, "I have had the occasional Mr Chips cold over the years but nothing serious enough to Lower Peover: have a day off work." Grasslands Nursery Having the "perfect job" Mobberley: also helps says Peter, who Rajar Building has been known to work around the clock when some Village Life is published of the zoo animals go into monthly by Orbit News Ltd. labour. Peter was on duty when The contents of this the zoo's oldest character, Bo magazine are fully protected Bo the donkey, was born 26 by copyright and may not be years ago! reprinted or reproduced "I love my job which without prior permission of obviously helps with my the publishers. sickness record," he added. The publishers are not liable for any statement made or opinion expressed by third parties in this publication.  Peter with the zoo's eldest Printed by TwentyFourSeven resident Bo Bo the donkey. www.village-life.co.uk 3 October 2011

4 www.village-life.co.uk October 2011 Tales of a lollipop man proves popular with pupils WHEN lollipop man Steve Allsopp joined Warrington Borough Council’s school children to cross the road safely whilst Biggin. crossing patrol team two years ago he enjoyed his job so much he was promoting the importance of his work. Money raised from the sale of books inspired to write a book! The main character is of course, a will go to The Cobbs Infants and lollipop man, who has lots of BroomXelds Sheltered Housing It proved so popular it has now Steve regularly helps pupils at The Complex. become necessary to do a re-print of Cobbs Infants, BroomXelds Juniors adventures at work meeting lots of interesting characters along the way! Meanwhile Steve is now working on the short story book about his time as and St Monica's Primary schools safely a follow-up book. a lollipop man, which he hopes will cross Bridge Lane in Appleton. Steve unveiled a reprint of his book The book is priced £3.99 and is now encourage local children to cross the Steve has previously written a short during a special assembly at The Cobbs on sale at: Cobbs Infant School on road safely, while also promoting the story book about his time as a lollipop Infant School where he was joined by Wood Lane; BroomXelds Sheltered importance of his work. man, hoping to encourage local the Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Mike Housing Complex on Bridge Lane; St Mary Magdalene’s Church, corner of Bridge Lane and Dingleway; Brampton Lodge, Bridge Lane. Alternatively email Steve directly and place your order – [email protected]

Celebrating A Level success THERE were celebrations at Priestley College, Warrington after the A Level results A* or A. were published. The picture of success was matched by BTEC students. There was a 100 per cent pass rate in every BTEC National programme and 49 per cent of grades were For the seventh year in a row, the college achieved an overall pass rate of 99 awarded at Distinction Level, equivalent to an A at A-Level. per cent. Sixteen students were able to obtain a grade A* or A at A-Level alongside BTEC There was a 100 per cent pass rate in 41 Advanced Level subjects, with 18 per Distinction grades, which again highlighted the capacity for Priestley students to cent of grades awarded either A* or A. combine academic and vocational qualiXcations. The college also had its highest-ever number of entries, totalling more than Principal Mike Southworth said: "Once again the achievements of our young 1,900 - a 29 per cent increase compared with last year. people have been outstanding and the college is both proud and delighted to Fifty students obtained at least three Grade As at A-Level and nine students report a 99 per cent pass rate for the seventh year running. I now wish all our achieved three A* or more. There were also 341 A-Level grades awarded at either leavers the very best for the future as they embark on their next step in life."

www.village-life.co.uk 5 October 2011 The changing face of Stockton Heath NOW considered to be a cosmopolitan village with its many restaurants, present building, replacing earlier Stockton Heath has been designated a Stockton Heath has a long and varied history with a settlement dating back premises dating from 1725, in 1907. conservation area to preserve its to Anglo-Saxon times. Famous entertainer George Formby character. grew up in the village and the family The Heath’ was an important resting In 1894 an Act of Parliament set up Popular events in the local calender home on London Road is now a listed are the annual Stockton Heath Walking place for the marching Roman armies local Parish Councils. Stockton Heath building. Day and more recently the Stockton and was also a camp for both armies in was part of the township of Appleton. Since 1988, much of the centre of Heath Festival. the civil war. Two years later Stockton Heath formed The Romans made Wilderspool its own Parish Council and one of its Causeway, London Road and Chester Xrst jobs was to rename ‘Pigeon Bank’ Road as routes for their armies to as ‘Victoria Square’ after Queen march along, which later became the Victoria. main trade routes in and out of Stockton Heath is now home to a Warrington. number of modern bars and In the early 1800s near the site of restaurants, as well as traditional the existing police station the village public houses. had its own Parish Stocks for public The Red Lion Inn dates back to the Yoggings but these were removed in early 19th century while the Mulberry 1850. Tree on Victoria Square, opened in its

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www.village-life.co.uk 7 October 2011 New medi spa opens with VIP launch A BRAND new non-surgical medi spa has opened in Stockton Heath offering the latest technology in non surgical laser liposuction and aesthetic beauty treatments. Sculpt Medi Spa is based at the services including hypno gastric former Bridge Beds premises next to bands, tattoo, scar and stretchmark the London Bridge pub. removal and a power plate studio. Following an extensive makeover to Rachel said: "We have the latest the premises a special VIP launch took place at the Wine Bar on London Road. laser technology which can assist with The medi-spa provides a one stop fat reduction and it is a completely shop for non surgical treatments in safe procedure. beautiful surroundings. "The lasers heat up the body fat as It has been launched by though it was being exercised and the Grappenhall Heys based Rachel Carr body gets rid of the fat as it would who has nearly 20 years experience in naturally. the medical industry. The Sculpt Medi Spa has a team of "The non surgical laser liposuction in house dermatologists, doctors and is completely painless and we have experienced therapists working from had clients losing up to 4 inches in 20 minutes," she added. the premises offering a wide range of  From left, Rachel Carr, Dr. Andrew Winter, Nancy Bennett and Bill Carr.

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ONE of the biggest names in kitchen worktops, sinks and taps, new facelifts has new owners at the helm appliances or even a total covering the Warrington area. refurbishment. We also sell some of Karen & Mike Dunn are new the best products around at very Business owners of the Dream Doors competitive prices. But it's not just franchise for Warrington with newly about price with our customers. They refurbished premises set to open in want to feel reassured that their Grappenhall. money is safe and to know that we will do a good job which is why we only Karen says that while times may be take a 50% deposit with nothing tough it doesn’t mean you have to put further to pay until all work is off having a beautiful new kitchen. A completed.We also offer Senior kitchen facelift could be the answer. Citizen’s Discount. She said: "In uncertain economic You only have to look at the Dream times, people are understandably Doors website to realise we aren't just looking for value-for-money. an independent local family run Refurbishing your kitchen, rather than business. FOR the Xfth time in six years, The loyal clientele through its legendary replacing it, Is a much more cost- "With almost 40 branches across Warrington Business Awards has customer service and wine knowledge, effective option. You get the kitchen the country and a twelve year history, recognised Corks Out's passion, as well as its lively programme of of your dreams for a fraction of the we are part of a national brand and are innovation and unprecedented tastings, wine dinners and wine price. also members of Checkatrade.com who customer service at its annual awards appreciation classes. "But counting the pennies doesn’t constantly monitor and report on our dinner. Ruth said: "From the outset, it has mean you have to compromise on achievements.” been our aim to offer customers a quality. Price is important but it’s not The wine specialist was named distinct point of difference from other the only factor. Even during a 'Retailer of the Year', 'Small Business retailers. We have got to know our recession, good service and quality of the Year' and proprietor Ruth Yates customers by asking them what they products still count – especially with a also personally achieved 'Business want and helping them to discover signiXcant purchase like a new Person of the Year'. new and interesting wines. We hope kitchen. Corks Out started as a branch in that Corks Out is an asset to the High Mike added: “Whatever our Stockton Heath almost eight years ago Street in Stockton Heath and we really customers want, we're always able to and has expanded to Xve outlets, not want to preserve the village offer solutions to accommodate their to mention a thriving mail order and atmosphere and sense of community vision. If they need some new doors wholesale service. The range comprises that comes from shopping with to Xt an existing kitchen we can more than 2000 wines and spirits from specialist, local retailers. I am very supply made-to measure replacements, all over the world, with the emphasis proud of our team, their knowledge and have them Xtted in just one day on small, often family-owned and commitment to helping our and we remove all rubbish from site. producers and exclusive parcels of customers Xnd out more about what's Customers may wish to incorporate wines. The business has built up a in their glass."

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A LANDMARK event to showcase Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk. Cheshire has to offer. great place to live, work, visit and Cheshire’s world-class business The two-day ‘business expo’ took enjoy. credentials has been given a royal seal place at Chester Racecourse and saw Tremendous The event was put together by of approval. Warrington Borough Council team up The free event highlighted Marketing Cheshire, backed by the with Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Cheshire’s ‘star qualities’ – its three unitary local authorities, His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent Chester Council as well as leading tremendous business and educational Cheshire business leaders, Cheshire ofXcially opened Celebrate Cheshire – lights from the private and voluntary opportunities, its highly-skilled and Warrington Local Enterprise a major exhibition to boost inward sectors. workforce, high-quality products and Partnership and the education and investment that has the backing of It aims to spearhead a dynamic new services and great potential for voluntary sectors. more than 60 blue chip companies and approach to attract inward investment growth. It also provides an For further information visit: organisations as well as Business and and spread the word about what opportunity to celebrate Cheshire as a www.celebratecheshire.co.uk

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Tel: 01565 830888 Email: [email protected] High Legh Park Golf Club, Warrington Road, High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0WA VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.fairwaysstudio.com 10 www.village-life.co.uk October 2011 European praise for historic hall and gardens THE historic Arley Hall and Gardens have achieved recognition as one of the most impressive in Europe, winning a Special Award of the Foundation Schloss Dyck, in the European Garden Heritage Network awards. Current hall owners Lord and Lady England – and the Ilex Avenue of 14 Ashbrook, travelled to Dusseldorf in cylindrical evergreen holm oaks. Germany to pick up the accolade. The Arley estate has been in Lord “We were given a wonderful Ashbrook’s family for 500 years, and reception at Schloss Dyck, it was very successive generations have each exciting,” said Lord Ashbrook. contributed to the development of the “I think what made Arley stand out gardens over the past 250 years. to the judges was the commitment of Lord Ashbrook added: “It is very the family to the gardens through so much a family, country house garden. many generations and the standard of There have been no professional maintenance. garden designers involved – it has all “To be recognised on an come from the family. My mother, wife international stage is fantastic. and I have made many of our own Everybody at Arley should feel very contributions over the past 40 years. proud.” “We have a wonderful gardening An international panel of judges team, but I still enjoy getting hands nominates parks, gardens, urban spaces, initiatives, projects and on with watering, weeding, pruning people for the awards. and Xnding new plants. Arley was chosen above 50 other “We are proud that so many people gardens for the Special Award. continue to visit us. We would not be The gardens were commended for happy having a garden like this if we their ‘unusual blend of long history couldn’t share it.” and traditional design with inspired The EGHN partnership includes modern ideas and additions’. about 150 parks and gardens in eight Praise was given to Arley’s European countries. It works to herbaceous borders – thought to be promote gardens and encourage one of the Xrst of its kind planted in people to visit them.  Lord Ashbrook with the award.

Walton Hall is quality attraction

WALTON Hall and Gardens has the Day.” Children, supervised by their Youngsters can make a nest box for On Thursday February 16 there will successfully retained Visitor Attraction parents, can attend sessions from 9am their garden to help birds during the be more Keeper for a Day sessions. Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS) -10.30am or 11.00am-12.30pm. winter months. All materials are An Eight-mile Halton Hike, through accreditation, managed by The popular event gives youngsters provided, and younger children can Hatton, Stretton and Appleton, is VisitEngland. the experience of working in the make an attractive log feeder to take being held from 11am on Sunday The award recognises quality in a Children’s Zoo – including mucking out home. February 26. range of areas centred around the so old clothes are essential. Anyone interested in a healthy start An Afternoon Leisurely Stroll is Christmas comes to the zoo on to the New Year can join a Resolution planned from 1pm on Friday March 16, visitor experience including how Ramble on Sunday January 8 from helpful staff are, the standard of Saturday November 26 from 2pm - and a Local History tour will be held 3pm. A festive tour gives youngsters 1.30pm – 3pm. Meeting point for the from 2pm on Sunday March 18. facilities and attractions on offer. three-mile guided walk is the Pay and Warrington joins other locations the chance to meet the animals, Display Car Park. People are advised to Easter celebrations start on with the accreditation which are many decorate a Christmas tree and make a wear suitable clothing and footwear. Saturday March 30 with a tour of the and varied across the UK and of a high Christmas card for an animal of their A three mile stroll from the same zoo and the chance to meet any new calibre. choice. meeting point at 10am will be held on arrivals. Cllr Kate Hannon, executive board A Bird Buddies event is being held Tuesday January 17. A similar stroll Anyone wanting further details or member for leisure, community and in the Heritage Centre Yard on Sunday will be held from 1pm on Thursday to book for any of the events should culture, said:"I am delighted that January 8, from 10.30am – 12noon. February 14. call 01925 601617 (option 2). Walton Hall Gardens has retained this prestigious accreditation which builds on the success the attraction has already had with its Green Flag status and as a Cheshire garden of distinction. This is all down to the hard work of the team who I would like to congratulate on their success. The gardens have also seen an increase in the number of visitors in the past year thanks to the additional events put on for even more people to enjoy.’ James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive, said:“VisitEngland’s assessors praised Walton Hall for offering a truly memorable experience to visitors. They found the standards of customer care to be very high with the rangers demonstrating excellent levels of customer service. Tourism is a competitive business and it is the quality of England’s attractions, the welcome they offer and the investment made in them, that helps to ensure visitors come back time and time again. We congratulate the team at Walton Hall who are working hard to improve the visitor experience.” Meanwhile a busy programme of events to keep visitors busy from autumn to spring is planned at the Hall & Gardens. On Wednesday October 26 children have the chance to be a “Keeper for  Kate Hannon and Kieth Inman from Friends of Walton Hall with the award. www.village-life.co.uk 11 October 2011

Wine Column by Ruth Yates from

A little South African magic

MY recent visit to South Africa really opened my eyes, when I was very lucky to Most vineyards in South Africa are situated around the Cape where the climate spend three weeks visiting Western Cape. is ideal for grape growing with gentle mild summers, cool winters and a coastal ocean breeze. I would say I tasted more European style Sauvignon and Chenin A total of 1500 miles and 40 wineries later I came to the conclusion that this than ever before, not to mention the host of Rhone varieties that are certainly country has so much more to offer the UK in terms of wine. giving France a run for their money. South Africa has a chequered past, however, Xnally it has now seen potential in There is a new generation of enthusiastic winemakers who have greatly improved the extremely competitive world of wine and although once known for its the wine quality at every level, winning international accolades that are mediocre wines, the wineries out there have made some extensive changes and rightfully deserved and I applaud this proliXc Southern Hemisphere wine now have an identity all of their own. producer bidding for fresh recognition and they get my vote! No longer can you say South Africa is just full of cheap Chenin and dirty Now, I couldn't help but extend our range on my return taking the section to over Pinotage, far from it! During my visit I encountered some of the most delightful 50 wines to choose from. wines that have a real sense of place and winemakers are thinking hard about what, where and how they plant and coming up with some exciting points of So, if you can't get to South Africa and visit the wineries personally, visit difference to the rest of the New World. Corks Out or our website for the next best thing! Old Boys turn back the clock 57 years ON Monday, October 10 a gathering will take place at The Bulls Head, all three of "EP's" Smallwood near Sandbach which has particular signiDcance to Knutsford. schools. In 1954 the school closed and "Mr It is the annual reunion of the the kitchen garden wall, to which is Jimmy" converted the Knutsford College Old Boys' attached a plaque which the impressive building Association - and considering the association provided as a lasting into Yats. He lived school closed 57 years ago the tribute to their late headmaster. there until his death in expected attendance of around 30 is When Knutsford College opened it 1960. Shortly after, the quite remarkable. had only about 15 pupils. In its pomp house was demolished The "old boys" come from all over it had around 100, of which about 60 to make way for the Cheshire and far beyond. Recent per cent were boarders. Woodside estate. reunions have attracted former pupils "Day Boys" mainly walked to Today, the from as far away as Canada. school, but some came by train, bus association is still They all have one thing in common and even on horseback. They were tracking down former - fond memories of their time at the allowed to "park" their mounts in one pupils - and every year independent boarding school founded of the school Xelds - now occupied by hopes to have some by Edward Percy (EP) Hope at houses in Woodlands Drive - until "new" old faces at the Woodside, Knutsford in 1927. riding home again! reunion. Old Boys In fact, Knutsford College was the The boys, in their smart Royal Blue wanting to attend can third school EP had run. Its earlier blazers, were a familiar sight around contact the association incarnations were at Bunbury and Knutsford - as was "EP" riding through through the website Beeston and some boys transferred the town on horseback. www.knutsford- from Beeston to Knutsford when the "EP" died in 1951 and James "Mr college.com or calling school moved. Jimmy" Hope took over as headmaster. Doug GrifXths on Woodside was an impressive mock He had taught maths and literature at 01798 873588. Gothic country house, built in 1850, and set in some 14 acres including football and cricket Xelds, lawns and woodlands. All that remains today is

Glowing report for leisure centre USERS of Knutsford Leisure Centre have given the facility a glowing report following a customer satisfaction survey. One hundred users were asked to take part in the survey, which also covered other leisure centres across Cheshire East. On average, 96 per cent thought the overall quality was either good or very good. For cleanliness, 93 per cent voted good or very good, for variety of activities the Xgure was 97 per cent, value for money 94 per cent while for staff friendliness and politeness the Xgure was 99 per cent. Cllr Rod Menlove, Cheshire East's cabinet member for environmental services, said: "The feedback we have had from this survey is extremely encouraging and shows that we are largely doing a good job in the leisure services we offer our residents."

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14 www.village-life.co.uk October 2011 Relegation - and celebrations - for cricketers A YEAR ago, Grappenhall Cricket Club was celebrating promotion to the top Eight of Cheshire Cricket - the ECB Premier division of the Chapel Press Cheshire County League. They were also looking forward to with a powerful knock of 80 from their 130th anniversary - to be marked Graham Hick with the ball with a charity match against an disappearing over the boundary and England Legends XI. out of the ground on several Now, despite a spirited performance occasions. to win their Xnal game, they have David Lloyd also played a been relegated back down to the Xrst memorable part by hitting division. Muralitheran for two consecutive sixes It was a disappointing end to the - one of them smashing a car window! season for the club, which found life "Freddie" Flintoff also scored runs, in the premier division difXcult - not being caught on the boundary after least because club captain and former smashing a ball on the half volley. Lancashire all-rounder Steve Titchard Grappenhall set off at 10 an over was absent through injury for most of with the batsmen getting to grips with the season. the England pace attack. Neil By contrast, the 130th anniversary Fairbrother top scored for Grappers celebrations were a huge success when with 55 and the innings closed on more than 2,000 fans saw an England 160. Legends XI defeat Grappenhall by 42 A club spokesman said: "It was a runs at the club's Broad Lane ground. memorable day for everyone there and The Legends XI consisted of Andrew will be talked about at the club for Flintoff, Michael Vaughan, Michael many years to come. Atherton, Ronni Irani, Dean Headley, "After the game the 'Legends' were Phil DeFreitus, Gladstone Small, John real gents and signed autographs for Crawley, David Lloyd, Graham Hick and the fans and happily sat and shared a Warren Hegg. beer with the Grappenhall lads, with Grappenhall's side was several of the players sticking around supplemented by club patron and until late into the night." former England batsman Neil The club raised much needed funds Fairbrother, former Pankistan Test all- for the charities involved, the AF rounder Wasim Akram and former Sri Foundation (Andrew Flintoff's charity Lankan spin ace Muttiha Muralitheran. for disadvantaged children) and the The Legends opened and racked up Candice Marie Roberts Foundation (to a mammoth 202-5 in their 20 overs combat Guillain-Barre syndrome).

New look for Thorn Inn

THE popular Thorn Inn pub at menu and seasonal specials. Appelton Thorn has re-opened "We will still be serving real ales following a major refurbishment. but now have great new surroundings While maintaining its traditional to do it in." country pub feel and atmosphere it The pub was given a special VIP now has an improved and better reception launch to celebrate its re- quality menu to choose from to opening and is now looking forward to enhance a dining out experience. welcoming customers old and new. The pub is now owned by the Chef & Brewer Pub Co. New manager Jason Camilleri is keen to have feed back from local residents and regulars regarding the refurbishment and can be emailed at [email protected] Explaining the new look Jason said: "We are still a traditional pub but with a restaurant with a better quality www.village-life.co.uk 15 October 2011 Motoring Partners aim to take the lead in electric cars VOLVO and electrical giants Siemens test series of up to 200 vehicles to electriXcation of its future vehicles. Electric powertrain, battery are bidding to take the lead in the Siemens, which will then be tested Stefan Jacoby, president and chief management and charging technology development of electric cars through and validated under real-life executive ofXcer of Volvo said: "We are are regarded as key technologies in extensive strategic co-operation. conditions as part of a Siemens very happy to have Siemens as a the development and production of internal test Yeet. partner. Their world-leading electric cars and Siemens see co- The focus is on the joint knowledge and experience will bring operation with Volvo as an important development of electrical drive The two companies' goals and core competencies in electric mobility are the technology in our electric cars up milestone in the development of top- technology, power electronics and to an entirely new level. quality components and systems for charging technology as well as the perfectly matched. The partnership gives Siemens the "We are moving ahead quickly in electric cars subsequently intended for integration of those systems into series production. chance to extend its industrial this area. Our aim is to be Xrst with Volvo C30 Electric vehicles. the latest technology within Volvo starts small-scale production The Xrst electric cars of this model leadership in electric drive technology electriXcation. The partnership of the Volvo C30 Electric this year, and Xtted with Siemens electric motors into the automotive market together reinforces our aim to pursue the fast- next year the company will start will be on the test tracks as early as with a top vehicle manufacturer. growing market for electric cars." selling the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid. the end of this year. Late next year, Volvo will be relying on proven and the Swedish carmaker will deliver a efXcient Siemens technology for the Eye-catching concept coupe THE Alfa Romeo 4C Concept only made its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in April but by the time its special "Yuid metal" version appeared at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month the eye-catching coupe had been reXned and enriched. Fluid metal refers to the exterior colour, which dynamically enhances the smooth lines of the car. But the reXnements do not stop there. Since April, Alfa engineers have been busy enhancing the technical contents to match the car's sinuous lines. Vehicle weight is conXrmed at around 850kg, the engine delivering more than 200bhp and a power to weight ratio less than 4kg per hp - bringing it into super car territory. The car showcases the formula of the two-seater, rear-wheel drive coupé with central engine, a length of approximately four meters and a wheelbase of less than 2.4 meters. These dimensions on the one hand emphasize the Alfa 4C Concept's compact attributes, while on the other accentuate its agility. The Alfa 4C Concept uses technology and materials derived from the 8C Competizione - carbon, aluminum, rear-wheel drive - and technology from Alfa Romeo models currently on sale: the 1750 turbo petrol engine with direct injection, the ALFA TCT twin dry clutch transmission; and all the best of Alfa's DNA technology, obviously including the Alfa DNA dynamic control selector.

16 www.village-life.co.uk October 2011 Money Column By Margaret Black Spreadsheets in the business Spreadsheets are powerful tools that for their use. Further, many companies rely enable us to perform analysis quickly on spreadsheets as a key application that and flexibly that otherwise would be supports their operational and financial difficult or time consuming, they are a reporting processes. The use of viable and sensible alternative to more spreadsheets in business is widespread, David Watkinson and Margaret Black formal applications that can be costly or limited only by the imagination and responsibility to ensure that the time consuming to buy or develop. proficiency of the users, ranging from spreadsheets we develop are free from However, there can also be a tendency performing complex modelling for trading errors, produce the intended results and for end-users and management to place decisions to accounting reconciliations are designed and documented so that undue trust in the integrity of the analysis and calculating employee bonuses. they can be easily maintained. We often performed using spreadsheets. If you look into your business functions place too much trust in our own ability to As spreadsheet users have become you may be surprised at how many develop spreadsheets even though very more IT proficient, their spreadsheets have spreadsheets may already be kept by your few spreadsheet users have undertaken become more complex. Spreadsheets employees as supporting documents for formal training at a basic, let alone were never designed to be enterprise-level the job they are doing. You may ask, intermediate or advanced level, and very applications but the growing use of What are they used for? How well are few users would be considered ‘experts’ in complex and user-defined functions, they designed? Who uses and maintains their knowledge of spreadsheet design lengthy macros and links to other them? How reliable are their calculations? and development practices. However, spreadsheets and systems has led to the Who ensures the results they produce are research has shown that the vast majority development of highly complicated valid? Not knowing the answers to some of spreadsheets (that have some level of applications. In contrast to most other of the questions can cause a company to complexity) contain errors; these errors applications of this nature and critically, place undue reliance on uncontrolled are rarely indentified by the person who spreadsheets are rarely designed and spreadsheets and the results they produce. owns the spreadsheet. developed by expert users or with controls When little consideration is given to how The Money Column is provided by in mind. spreadsheets are managed, can the results WatkinsonBlack, Chartered Accountants, Spreadsheets are also flexible, truly be relied upon? Despite the benefits, 1st Floor, 264 Manchester Road, providing users with ‘real-time’ answers when spreadsheets are poorly controlled, Warrington, WA1 3RB. Accountants and enabling them to develop and they are notoriously risky and have led to who care, for clients who matter customise reports quickly. There is no need numerous costly and embarrassing errors, Please telephone 01925 413210 or to involve other departments, justify as well as instances of fraud. e-mail on margaret@warrington budgets or obtain management approval As individuals we also have a accountants.co.uk

www.village-life.co.uk 17 October 2011 What’s On Ladies lift Bell Cup in the Villages October 11 WARRINGTON Ladies golf team are STOCKTON HEATH PARISH COUNCIL celebrating after lifting the historic Sandy Lane Centre, Stockton Heath. 7.30pm Bell Cup for the Drst time in their October 18 history. APPLETON PARISH COUNCIL Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. 7.30pm Played at Saddleworth Golf Club in October 15 Lancashire they beat the Ladies team LIVE AT ST WILFRID'S Kinder Choir of High Peak. Award winning from Northenden in the semi-Xnal and children's choir singing classical, folk, Broadway then went on to beat the team from and pop. Turton in the Xnal. St Wilfrid's Church, Grappenhall. 7.30pm This meant that potentially, they Every Monday ST MARY MAGDALENE MONDAY CLUB had to play 36 holes in the one day, St Mary Magdalene Church, Appleton 1.30pm although some Xnished earlier. COUNTRY DANCING CLUB The Bell Cup was Xrst played for in St Thomas' Primary School, Parkgate Road, 1902 and was presented by Mrs Bell to Stockton Heath. 8-10pm. Details: 01925 262356 cover teams within a 25 miles radius BRIDGE CLUB of Manchester City Centre. Thirty two Grappenhall Village Sports Club clubs took part at the beginning, but Stockton Lane. 7.30pm. Details 01928 712233 this has now grown to 98.  The winning team with their caddies on the day. LADIES' FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Quays Community Centre, Thelwall New Road, Thelwall. 8pm. Details: 01925 264099 Every second Monday PARK (APPLETON) WI Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. 7.30pm Vote for your local Food festival Second and fourth Monday TASTES from around the region including samples from WARRINGTON ART GROUP scarecrow! Bellhouse Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane, the top restaurants will be on offer at Walton Hall when Grappenhall. A SUGGESTION that parish councillors in Stockton Heath the Xrst ever Cheshire Food Festival takes place on 7-9pm. should turn up dressed as scarecrows has been made after Saturday and Sunday October 15 and 16. NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY more people turned out to vote for the village festival's Cheshire District meeting It runs from 10am to 5pm and entrance is £2 with Grappenhall Ex-Servicemen's Club, Chester Road, scarecrow competition than in the local elections! Grappenhall. under 16s free. 8pm. Details: 01925 265773. Members were discussing the successful Stockton Heath The festival aims to support local food and drink Every fourth Monday Festival, when Cllr Tudor Pole reported that more than producers, and restaurants. Visitors will get the chance MARLFIELD WI 3,000 people had voted in the scarecrow competition. to sample and buy all of the food and drink on offer, Independent Methodist Chapel, Knutsford Road, Many of the village shops and businesses entered in the Grappenhall. 7.30pm there will be a range of cooking demonstrations and fun with scarecrows based on their staff, icons such as Lady Every Tuesday classes to learn new skills and cooking techniques. Gaga and “Reservoir Cods” (a take on the Xlm Reservoir COFFEE MORNING Walton Hall will also showcase a wide range of craft St Cross Church, . All welcome. Dogs) with Xsh scarecrows on deckchairs outside the chip 10am-12 noon shop on London Road. stalls and craft workshops, along with hands on PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Several members commented that more people voted in activities, cooking classes and demonstrations. Quays Community Centre, Family activities will include a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Thelwall New Road, Thelwall. 7.30pm. the competition than vote in some parish council wards. Contact: 01925 757582. Acting chairman Cllr Stephen Taylor quipped: “Maybe we and activities including fancy dress and creative crafts COFFEE MORNING should all come dressed as scarecrows.” on the theme. Appleton Independent Methodist Church Appleton Parish Hall, 10am-12 noon Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month STOCKTON HEATH & DISTRICT LIONS Ram's Head, Grappenhall. Every Wednesday Advertiser's announcement APPLETON HALL BADMINTON CLUB Starting October at Hall Drive, Appleton. 8-10pm. Details: 01925 262356 Get your leisure Every first Wednesday Walton WI St John's Church Community Hall. 7.30pm time back! First and third Wednesday each month NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS OVEN valeting specialist Paul Clark is Sandy Lane Centre, Stockton Heath. offering his professional oven cleaning 8pm. Details: 01925 268311 solution to hard working professionals STOCKTON HEATH PROBUS CLUB who want their weekends back. Warrington Sports Club, Walton Lea Road, Higher Walton. Paul is the Ovenu franchisee for Details: 01925 268540 Warrington and is providing oven Every third Wednesday HIGHER WALTON WI, St John's Community Hall, cleaning services to those in and around 7.45pm. Details 01925 262001. the area who are looking to save their Every fourth Wednesday leisure time. ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY Paul says: “The working days are so Support Group, Brampton Lodge Day Centre, Bridge Lane, Appleton. 6.30-8.30pm much longer with many people not Every Thursday returning home from work 12 hours after THE SILVER QUAYS Senior Citizen's Club leaving the house. I understand most The Quays Community Centre, Thelwall New Road, people want to spend quality time with Thelwall. Details: 01925 753474. family and friends at the weekend and BRIDGE CLUB not worry about how long it will take to Grappenhall Village Sports Club clean and tidy the house. Stockton Lane. 7.30pm. Details 01928 712233 “Oven cleaning is a dirty, time- Every second Thursday consuming job and not the way to spend STRETTON WI Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. a Sunday.” 2.30pm. Paul is also reminding local residents Every third Thursday of the health and safety issues of NORTH EAST CHESHIRE FLOWER CLUB leaving an oven dirty for too long. Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road. 2pm Details: 01925 740419 “If grease and grime is left to fester GRAPPENHALL WI for months it can potentially result in an Grappenhall Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane oven Xre which can lead to serious 2.15pm injury or even death. 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