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Spring 2017 E HELSBY PARISH COUNCIL HELSBY NEWS OUR NG TI A R B th E L ISSUE 80 • SPRING 2017 E C www.helsbynews.net Helsby ISSUE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Submission Version Local Group’s2015 - 2030 Shale Gas GP Extended Hours Attitude Survey If you are having difficulty getting a routine GP, practice nurse or Throughout September 2016 a survey The survey is believed to highlight a blood appointment, due to other of residents’ attitudes towards Shale Gas growing concern of residents about commitments then the new Fracking was conducted in the Frodsham the prospect of ‘fracking’, in their area. extended times may be ideally and Helsby by a local residents group The survey follows seismic testing, suited to you. There are also some ‘Frack Free Frodsham and Helsby’. The undertaken in Helsby and parts of emergency appointments made process was guided a well known data Frodsham in 2016 by TESLA, acting on available on the day. analyst who ensured that the survey behalf of IGas to determine the viability was undertaken in a fair and transparent of ‘fracking’. Helsby Health Centre: way. The results were published in a report presented to Frodsham Town Frack Free Frodsham and Helsby gave Extended Hours: Council and Helsby Parish Council, by this statement. “Ascertaining public GP Clinics only: Michael Garvey, on behalf of the FFFH opinion through a survey, and insisting Monday & Tuesday Group. Both Councils have had copies of on democratic representation through 18.30 – 20.00 the full report. our local councillors and MP, is a critical step in opposing the development of Appointments for GP Clinics at 1200 Questionaires were distributed fracking in our area. Residents have Helsby Health Centre can be in Helsby, with just over half returned. voiced a range of concerns about the booked by telephoning Extended (56.3%) and were reported as impact on the local area.” The group Hours direct on 0300 123 7740, representing the views of 1227 believes that it is important to act now option 3. adult residents (Helsby has an adult to produce a long term energy strategy population of 4059). which would ban fracking. Or call Reception team on 01928 723676. The report states that in Helsby 79.7% Helsby Parish Council was pleased to of respondents believed fracking would receive the informative report and like Health Centre website: be a bad thing for the area, 9.0% the rest of us await the TESLA results on www.helsbyandeltonpractice.nhs. believed fracking would be a good the viability of fracking in Helsby with uk/ thing, and 11.3% did not know or had interest. no opinion. Marj Thoburn As part of the Frodsham Festival of Walks, The Helsby Frodsham Footpath Society is hosting the walk on Saturday 29 April - Festival directions as follows: Historical Ince Leaders: Sue Lorimer, David George and Betty Grieve. of Walks Meet outside the Duke of Wellington Inn at 10am. Walk I is 1½ miles and takes approx. 2 hours, so a gentle walk round the ancient Manor of Ince with a visit to the graveyard and hopefully the Parish Church. Note that tracks may be muddy in places. Meals are available at the Inn afterwards (0151 356 0222) FrodshamFestivalOfWalks Helsby News is supported by Helsby Parish Council Parish Council News Easter Church Services Annual Parish Meeting of LENT LUNCHES ST PAUL’S CHURCH the Parish Electorate 7pm on Thursday, 20th April 2017 in A Joint Service followed by a simple Palm Sunday April 9th Helsby Community Centre. Residents lunch 11am Sung Holy Communion are invited to attend and ask questions. 29th March at Helsby Methodist Blessing of the Palms Church Monday April 10th and Tuesday April Allotment Vacancies 22nd March and 5th April at St Paul’s 11th Fancy Growing Your Own? Church Hall 7.30pm Compline The Parish Council owns and runs 48 Good Friday April 14th - Joint Service allotment plots and there are now some at Helsby Methodist Church at 10am. Wednesday April 12th vacancies so if you are interested in Walk of Witness and Hot Cross Buns 7.30pm Holy Communion becoming an allotmenteer, please phone at St Paul’s Church Hall the Parish Clerk for more information on Maundy Thursday April 13th 726433. HELSBY METHODIST CHURCH 7.30 pm Sung Holy Communion The Last Supper Parish Precept 2016/17 Palm Sunday April 9th Helsby Parish Council has issued a 10.30am – Sunday Worship Holy Saturday April 15th precept request to Cheshire West and 8pm The Lighting of the New Fire Monday 10th April to Maundy Chester Council for £87,260. A Band Renewal of Baptismal Vows Thursday April 13th D property will pay £45.24 (collected 6pm till 6.30pm “Place to Gather” Easter Day April 16th through your Council Tax payments) 8am Holy Communion which is a rise of 1% on 2016/17. Easter Day April 16th 11am Sung Holy Communion For the full explanation of the precept 9.45 am simple breakfast followed by amount and budget for 2017/18 go to 10.30 am Easter Day Worship www.helsbyparish.org.uk from Council Documents click on ‘Documents’ link and look for ‘Budget 1st April 2017 HELSBY GOLF CLUB – 31st March 2018’ in the left hand column or contact the Parish Clerk on POWERED WHEELCHAIR 726433 to request a copy. APPEAL PRESENTS THEIR Helsby Village Best-Kept 350TH CHAIR! Garden Competition 2017 During an evening of “Glitz and Love your garden? Think it’s a prize Glamour” recently, the Powered winner? Why not enter it into the Best- Wheelchair Appeal from Helsby Kept Garden competition? Ring Jeanette Golf Club recently celebrated the Hughes – Parish Clerk on 726433 or donation the 350th wheelchair to local email [email protected] youngsters. with your details. Judging takes place in supporters for being so generous with August so pick up that phone now! The celebration was held at Chester their time and money, a fantastic £7,000 Racecourse and was organised by was raised on the night . Claudia Dickens, Professional Event Organiser and Keith O’Neil, a longtime Back left to right – Claudia Dickens, supporter of the charity. Lucy Meacock, Emma Cunniffe, Daniel Brocklebank, Keith O’Neil. The highlight of the evening was the Front left to right – Jacob Cannell, presentation of 4 powered wheelchairs George Blakely, Laura Hunt and Hazel to local children by Lucy Meacock , TV Simpson. presenter, and actors Daniel Brocklebank Kathryn Hoather and Emma Cunniffe. Huge thanks Helsby Public Cemetery Old to Claudia, Keith, all sponsors and Photo: Martin Pawlett Photography Chester Road If you love Helsby and you want to stay here, did you realise that you can chose Helsby News Editorial Team Printed by NeuroMuscular Centre the public cemetery for your final resting Marj Thoburn, Barbara Ginty, Supported by Helsby Parish Council place? If you are interested in finding Betty Grieve, Vicky Mohring out more about the plots and fees, then Web: www.helsbynews.net Design kindly provided by contact Jeanette Hughes – Burial Email: [email protected] Clerk on 726433 or email Tel: 01928 724848 / 722304 [email protected] 2 Helsby Community Sports Birthday Celebrations Club to Host a Funraising Family Funday to help our On Thursday, 19th January, Helsby Age UK) in January 1998, we have Greenwood Opal Club members, guests several volunteers who attended the local scouts take a trip of and helpers celebrated the anniversary first meeting. Invited local guests, Dr. lifetime - Saturday 3rd June of the first meeting, nineteen years Richard Brook, Rev. Graham Green and ago. Opened by Age Concern (now Parish Councillor Mrs. Patricia Holder Mersey Weaver Scout District are joined the members to enjoy lunch pleased to announce that in July cooked by our volunteer cooks. Whilst 2017, we will send a contingent of they were digesting the gammon and around thirty Scouts, Explorers as well trifle, magician Pete Turner entertained. as five adults leaders to the world’s northernmost Jamboree in Artic Circle at The afternoon was rounded off with a Bodø, Norway. cup of tea and a slice of birthday cake (picture to the right), made by one of They need to raise over £38k through our talented volunteers, Jenny Lang. fundraising to get Further information about the Helsby there – further Opal Club can be obtained by calling at details of the Springfield any Thursday and speaking fun day coming to organiser Zoe Blocksidge. soon!!! Biddy Mason THERE’S A VERY NEW SHOP ON THE BLOCK! Ellen Thomas Bridal opened its doors in February, in time for Valentine’s Day! This is a dream come true for owner Tracy Redican who lives in Runcorn with her husband Paul and two children Thomas and Holly. A former beautician - Tracy just loves making people feel special and her shop – stocked with beautiful wedding gowns, is a delight. She is thrilled that a leading British designer, Donna Lee, has chosen her as exclusive stockist for the north west and Tracy also stocks gowns designed by House of Nicholas. But it’s not just wedding gowns - she has some very glamorous evening gowns to fit all shapes and ages – and that includes prom dresses too. Future plans include stocking head dresses and jewellery for the big occasion - bridesmaid’s dresses and mother of the Tracy has a keen eye for detail and Tracy will be delighted to show you bride outfits - and Tracy also has plans believes the personal touch is very her lovely dresses and discuss your to stock outfits for special events, like important, as is her desire to ensure particular needs, so pop in next time a day at the races or a special garden that her clients feel special when you are passing - her advice is free ! party perhaps! Because she wants visiting her shop.
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