October 2013 www.culchethlife.com 1 2 www.culchethlife.com October 2013 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising THE proposed route for the High Speed Rail (HSR2) will have on our local community if there James Balme undoubtedly have a major impact on the local community is no movement in the route - can Nick White - none more so than at Taylor Business Park, which will be those who are elected to represent Tony Record “sliced in two.” the views of the majority continue to Freephone Local MP Helen Jones and warringtonworldwide website there welcome it for the greater good of the 0800 955 5247 local councillors have pledged to is growing public opinion that HSR2 country? fight Culcheth’s corner during the Editorial should be a none starter. What comes first community or consultation period which ends in 01925 623633 It is a difficult conundrum to country? I’m glad I don’t have to January next year. resolve - on the one hand we are make that choice. Email While there is opposition to told by supporters of HSR2 that it Closer to home in timescale is the [email protected] the planned route because of the will provide huge economic benefits forthcoming annual Victorian Day Websites “devastating effect” it will have on to the country as a whole, while organised by Culcheth Lions and www.culchethlife.com Culcheth - there is no objection to the those opposing it fear it will destroy backed by the local parish council. www.frodshamlife.co.uk concept of HSR2 from the MP and countryside and create even greater It is a vital trading period for many www.lymmlife.co.uk indeed some of those most affected. debt and indeed be a waste of public local small businesses and I would www.warrington- But judging by the feedback money. urge members of the public to get we have been receiving from worldwide.co.uk There will of course be many behind Victorian Day and in the run www.warrington.tv local residents and comments people who think 20 years down the posted on our culchethlife.com/ up to Christmas support your local Address line is a life time away and whatever businesses at every opportunity. 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Servicing, Engine Diagnostics, MOT Preparation & Presentation F Brake Saftey Checks F R Tyre Pressure Check & Inflation R E E E Wheel/Alignment Checks E Free Local Collection & Delivery Unit 1D Taylor Business Park, Warrington Road, Risley, WA3 6BL October 2013 www.culchethlife.com 3 MP pledges to fight Culcheth’s corner over HSR2 route WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has pledged to fight Culcheth if the proposed route for professionalism and hard work of the Culcheth’s corner if the proposed High Speed rail network HS2 goes ahead. Last year, we saw CADRAG committee that they have route (HSR2) goes through the village, slicing a local business the devastating effect the closure of already had high level meetings park in two. Wilton Lane had on local traders. with representatives of HS2, officers Helen addressed the Culcheth and about the effects on businesses in Under these current plans, all of the from Warrington Borough Council District Rail Action Group (CADRAG) Culcheth if the current proposed route major roads in and out of Culcheth and Helen Jones MP. The formal during a special meeting at the goes ahead. would need to be closed during consultation on the “Initial Preferred Village Club following the start of a Helen (pictured below) said: “I was the construction period. This would Route” of HS2 began recently and public consultation on the proposed delighted to meet with the CADRAG seriously affect the small businesses will run until January 2014. CADRAG route of High Speed Two. committee. The committee is a which play a vital role in providing will be formulating a response in due The CADRAG group are professional, well-organised group jobs for local people, and it seems course and would urge everybody in coordinating the village’s response who are a credit to the village and the Government has given them no our community to respond.” to the “Initial Preferred Route”, which continue to represent Culcheth and consideration.” For more information on how was published earlier this year by Glazebury well. Our meeting was a useful and engaging opportunity Parish councillor Matt Smith, to submit comments to the HS2 HS2 Ltd. who is a member of the CADRAG consultation, or if you want to get The consultation on the route – to discuss and review the case that can be put forward to argue for committee and attended the meeting involved with the CADRAG group, one which has caused widespread added: “It is testament to the email [email protected]. concern throughout Culcheth and greater benefit to Warrington if the Glazebury due to its proximity to HS2 project goes ahead. I was also the Linear Park and the suggested pleased to be able to explain the way “slicing” of Taylor Business Park – in which the Bill progresses through continues until January 2014, during Parliament. which time residents from across “I have also given assurance that I Warrington have the opportunity to will be asking a number of questions submit comments. to Ministers about what consideration Whilst not opposing the HS2 has been given to businesses in project outright, CADRAG are • Professional, approachable, affordable campaigning pro-actively for • Accounts preparation & tax returns for individuals & changes which avoid damaging the village and local businesses. companies During the meeting, Helen • Bookkeeping, payroll & vat explained how the current Paving Bill will progress through Parliament, • Capital gains & inheritance tax planning and went into great detail on the • Business start up advice procedures used in Westminster to review and decide upon the current • First meeting free of charge Bill. She also talked with campaigners about the various arguments that Call Nigel Healey now on 01925 767222 could be put forward to strengthen Warrington’s case. Abacus House, 450 Warrington Road, Culcheth WA3 5QX Helen also committed to tabling a www.hunterhealey.co.uk number of Parliamentary questions 4 www.culchethlife.com October 2013 MP on the ball at opening of new school field A SUPER new sports field has been officially opened at secure the grants they needed for Twiss Green were a real credit to Culcheth’s Twiss Green Primary School. the pitch, which will now be a their school and I hope they will MP Helen Jones performed drainage system, funded with the tremendous community asset for the the opening ceremony – and help of a grant from the Football village. be able to enjoy the new field for immediately afterwards a football Foundation. “During my visit, the children at many years to come.” tournament was held in front of an After the event, Ms Jones said: “It audience of school governors, staff, was a pleasure to visit Twiss Green parents and pupils. Primary School and meet with the A representative of Cheshire FA staff and children there before was also present. officially opening their new school The improvements to the field field. - previously subject to severe “The governing body, and the flooding - were made possible whole school community, have through the installation of a new worked tremendously hard to Village clock restored THE historic village clock in Mustard Lane, Croft, has been restored by specialist firm Smith of Derby. Newly painted in black and gold, the clock mechanism has also been given its annual service to ensure it remains in fine working order. Croft Parish Council chairman Cllr Les Hoyle said: “The clock is an historic landmark of the village. We are delighted to be preserving this important part of the village’s heritage.” The clock tower was originally part of the village school and was retained when the school was demolished and replaced with a modern building on the other side of the road more than 40 years ago. Helen Jones on the ball at Twiss Green Primary School. October 2013 www.culchethlife.com 5 6 www.culchethlife.com October 2013 Fond farewell to “inspirational” Beryl NEWCURCH Parish Church was packed for the funeral of popular local priest the Rev’d Beryl Smart who has died at the age of 80.