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GREAT news if you like cycling and walking! The council has started work on a new extension to the Millennium Greenway which runs through Hoole. The extension will link the path with Mickle Trafford and Guilden Sutton and hopefully encourage more people to cycle to work!This month’s edition also includes Len Morgan’s Hoole history column, local news, gardening, health and beauty advice, a recipe and Andy Glover’s regular articleWe hope you enjoy the magazine.

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local news A 42-year-old man was left with 10 stitches in his head following an attack outside the Flookersbrook pub, on Hoole Road, last month.Police are not clear as to the motives of the attack which took place at about 11.10pm on Tuesday 16th June.The victim, who received a three inch gash to the back of the head, was taken to the Countessof Chester hospital where he was kept overnight. He has not given police a description of the attacker.Anyone with any information is asked to ring DC Louise Price on 0845 458 000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 458 111.

THERE won’t be a Chesterfest fun day in Hoole this summer.The organisers have put their efforts into a number of activities across the city rather than just concentrating on Hoole.However, from 20th-24th July All Saints Church plays host to over 200 young people and youth leaders. They will be doing free car washing, garden tidying, helping with holiday clubs and sports projects.

HOOLE historian Clive Tolley has written a new book called Shamanism in Norse Myth and magic. The book explains magical practices of pre-Christian times. For more info contact Clive at: [email protected]

HOOLE companies supported Jason Shaw, of the Village Bistro when he hosted a fundraising dinner for Clatterbridge Hospital, recently.

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Andy Glover has lived in Hoole with his wife Sue for 20 years. Andy began at Hoole Baptist Church, on Westminster Road, as Youth Pastor, before becoming the Pastor and now Team Leader.

WHAT a difference a bit of sun makes, these last few weeks as we have seen the temperature rise there is a belief that summer is well and truly here. I am convinced that the weather has a major effect on the psychology of the nation. Wouldn’t it be great if we could guarantee the next couple of months with wall to wall sunshine, we would all feel better and get out of the house – the BBQ would be out every weekend and we would enter into more conversations with our neighbours as we were all out and about much more!However, if we didn’t have the British weather then what would we

talk about? A comment about the weather is the opening line to many conversations and this is due primarily I think, to the fact that in England we can have all 4 seasons in one day, our weather is so changeable. In fact it was only the beginning of the month that we had to turn the heating back on since it was so cold! The truth is that next week we might be back on with the heating! In fact it has been known to snow in June, in Buxton on 2nd June 1975, rudely and infamously affecting a cricket match between Derbyshire and Lancashire at Buxton where early afternoon snow covered the pitch with around an inch of snow. Over the years I’ve been involved in a number of events that have

relied completely on the weather being warm and dry for the event to be successful. On more than one occasion I have offered a heart felt prayer to God to ask that the rain stops and for the sun to break through dark clouds. In particular the Funday on a Sunday that has taken place here in Hoole over the past 10 years has seen the wonderful blessing of sunshine on that particular day when much of the weather in the preceding days and weeks has been wet and miserable! I’ve been asked many times this year if we are holding another Funday in 2009, I’m afraid the

answer is no – instead the organisation that partnered with the 4 Hoole Churches, Chesterfest, has put its energy in helping other churches around the city to organise their own Funday or community event and throughout the summer there have been 4/5 activities in different locations. In Hoole, though, we will still see Chesterfest at work as All Saints plays host to over 200 young people and youth leaders from July 20 to 24. During the afternoons look out for these youngsters in their Chesterfest tee shirts as they engage in CAKE (Community Acts of Kindness Experience) Projects including free car washing, garden tidying, helping with holiday clubs and sports projects. I hope you agree with me that it’s great to see the youth of today involved in

such a positive experience and putting something back in to our community, all to often we only hear bad news about teenagers!! Here in Hoole why don’t you check out the website of the local youth club D’Biz (www.dbiz.org.uk)and have a look at all they get involved in through this club, I’ll think you’ll be surprised to see that the Hoole D’Biz is just one of 11 D’Biz Youth Clubs sponsored by local churches here in Chester!

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THE Chester Union Workhouse was built in 1877/78 by a consortium of parishes neighbouring Chester called the Chester Union. The land on which it was built comprised three large fi elds belonging to the estate of the railway builder Thomas Brassey. The Institution was originally set in 12 acres of land although by the 1930s is incorporated a further 21 acres including land at Littleton. Hoole Park and some of its housing, and the fi eld at the rear of Westminster Road.The buildings themselves were imposing red brick structures built in fi ve blocks to house 500

inmates and cost £38,000. The original gates were at the entrance to housesteads drive, on the right of which at the gateman’s lodge. The drive led up to the main receiving block and boardrooms with the stable block and a casual ward at the rear. The drive went straight through this block by way of a gothic arch to the mail block.The main block, which was later, the main part of the hospital, was characterised by the huge

‘water tower’ in the centre, which was originally topped with a spire and a spike, which would have been seen for many miles. The spike on the spire was a symbol to tramps that refuge was available for one night. The main block also held the dining hall, kitchens, laundry and the boiler house. The exterior of the block hardly changed over its entire life except that the spire was removed and the balconies were added in the early 1920s. These included the infamous ‘jumpers balcony’ of Ward 20 (main block, second fl oor, front left hand side) where many poor souls ended their lives by leaping to their deaths.Behind the main block were the isolation, observation and imbecile wards in four straight parallel

blocks. To the left of the main block was an E shaped building which was originally the Children’s Home and school although later on it became the Nurses’ home.Many other buildings were added over the years and some were demolished. However, only three

survive to this day – the Public Health Laboratory, the ‘new’ offi ce block (n the corner of Lightfoot street) and the workhouse Chapel. The Chapel of St James the Less was built at the same time as the main site. It is situated to the left of the main drive facing out onto Hoole Lane. The brick chapel was consecrated in 1880 with the registers of births and deaths dating back to the same year. The burial sites are on the east and south sides with Catholics interred on the Northern side. The graveyard, which is offi cially called the Chester Union Cemetery, closed in 1900. The number of interments from August 1880 to November 1900 total 1,350 people. They are buried in paupers graves of around four at a time although there are a couple of mass burials when there was an epidemic.

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WORK has begun on a project to extend Chester’s Millennium Greenway to Guilden Sutton and Mickle Trafford for everyday journeys for people travelling by foot and by bike.The 16 week scheme is funded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) as part of REVIVE – the project which aims to reclaim 170 hectares of brownfield land in Cheshire and Warrington. The works will be completed in October and will create a largely traffic – free link from Chester through to North Wales. This will form part of Sustrans Connect2 project as funded by the Big Lottery Fund to create 79 walking and cycling networks across the UK. The Chester scheme will provide three kilometres (just under two miles) of new traffic – free greenway including a new pedestrian bridge over the Chester to Manchester railway line as well as a series of links and access points. These will be situated in Fairfield Road, Mannings Lane (South), the A41 at Greenfield Lane, an access point near Guilden Sutton and Station Lane, Mickle Trafford.“This long-awaited scheme joining Guilden Sutton and Mickle Trafford is excellent news for local people who I am sure will make good use of these new link – ups” said Cheshire West and Chester Environment Executive Member Neil Ritchie.“People will soon be able to reach the centre of Chester from these two villages by an entirely car – free route.”The first phase of the existing Millennium Greenway was completed in 1999 and runs between Deeside, North Wales to Chester.Aftercare maintenance for the Guilden Sutton and Mickle Trafford project will be provided for 15 years through the environmental charity Sustrans which will also manage the route.Hoole resident Audrey Hodgkinson, from Friends of the Millennium Greenway, said: “We’re delighted with this announcement. It’s wonderful news.“The greenway is used by so many people and this extension will encourage even greater usage.”

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HOPEFULLY this summer will be sunny so we can enjoy our gardens whether it is dining outside or just lounging about in the sun. Some herbs are great for adding to summer cooking. Mint is wonderful when added to Pimms

and lemonade or pop a sprig in the pan when cooking new potatoes or peas. There are many different varieties of mint but grow in a pot or confi ned to an area where it can be contained, as many of them will invade your garden. In the vegetable garden, plant out winter leeks and brassicas such as broccoli and sprouts. Sow

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NEWTON

It’s a fact: A giraffe can clean its ears with its tongue.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

180ml milk1 Vanilla Pod250g White Chocolate250 ml Whipping Cream1 ½ Leaves Gelatine

Method:

1. Slice vanilla pod down the middle, scrape the insides into a pan with the milk and place the vanilla pod in also, then place on the stove to boil.2. Place gelatine in cold water to soften.3. Once soft, place the gelatine into the hot milk and whisk. Then with the white chocolate in a bowl, pour the hot milk over the chocolate.4. Stir the white chocolate and the liquid until the chocolate has melted then leave to one side until cool.5. Semi-whip the cream, then gently fold into the white chocolate mixture. Place into desired moulds/serving bowls.

Chefs Top Tip

This is best to be made 8 hours before the event so that the mousse is very smooth and light.

Recipe by Leigh Myers, Executive Chef at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & SpaAll queries to [email protected]

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSEBy Leigh Myers

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COMMUNITY LISTINGS

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Hoole Lawn Tennis ClubFairfi eld Road, Hoole

Senior Club Nights:Monday and Thursday evenings starting at 6pm (Only invited Juniors are permitted to play at these times.)Ladies Mornings: Wednesday Mornings (10am - 12pm)American Tournaments: 2nd Sunday of the month May to September (2pm) (except June 8th - Aaron Cup)Junior Club Nights (All sessions FREE for members) Friday evenings 11th April to 26th September inclusiveSchool years 3-6: 4.30pm-5.30pm School Years 7-11: 5.30pm-7.30pmHoole Library91 Hoole Road, ChesterTel: 347401Opening hours:Monday : 2-7pm; Tuesday : 2-5pmThursday : 9.30am-1pm & 2-7pmSaturday : 9.30am - 1pm

Hoole Community CentreWestminster RoadTel 01244 342741

YogaFriday evenings 7pm - 8.30pmCall Angela Needham 311952

Women only Latin Fitness & DanceMondays 10am. Call Marie-Louise 01352 770305

Low impact aerobicsBeginners class Thursday 5.45 - 6.45pm. £3. Contact Laura Harrison 07828524752E mail: [email protected] Allotments

Prices: £36 (full plot) £18 (half)Concessions: £18 (full plot) £9 (half)For vacancies contact:[email protected]: 402223

Art SocietyH.A.R.A CentreWestminster Road, HooleMeets each Thursday from 10am to 2pm at the old girls school

If you have a regular event that you would like listing here for free then please get in touch. 350398 / [email protected]

St Columbas Parish CentrePlas NewtonDance to ballroom music by Charles WayMonthly dances, £5 per ticket. Call Margaret Allmark on 01244 399624

Slimming World At County Offi cers, Plas Newton Lane, Tel. 01244 536 754On Wednesdays at9.30am, 5.30pm and 7.00pm.

Newton Pre-school (During Term Time) Monday - Friday9am to 11.30am at Newton School, Kingsway West Tel. 01244 314271

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All Saints Church and CentreHoole Road, Hoole, Chester. CH2 3HZSunday9am: Holy Communion10.45am Morning Praise (inc 1st All Age Worship; 2nd & 5th Holy Communion)1pm: AA6.30pm Evening Praise ( 1st & 3rd Holy Communion)6pm: Franks (14-18 yr olds)Monday10am: Minis Toddler Group1pm: Dinkies (for parents & babies under 1)7pm: Chester Philharmonic OrchestraTuesday9.30am: Slimming World5.15pm: Slimming World10am: Café @ All Saints5pm: RainbowsWednesday9.45am: Bible Study Fellowship for the benefi t of people in the community.5pm: Pathfi nders Club Night6.30pm: Arabic DanceThursday2.30pm: Senior Residents4.30pm: B-It Theatre Company7.15pm: Alpha CourseFriday10am: Minis Toddler GroupSaturday9.30am: B-It Theatre Company

For further details contact the church minister: Rev John KirklandOffi ce: Tel: 01244 322056Email: offi [email protected]: www.allsaintshoole.org

Hoole United Reformed ChurchHoole Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3NTSunday10.30am Morning Worship (3rd Sunday Holy Communion)Monday12.15pm: Luncheon Club5pm: Rainbows6pm: Brownies8pm: Keep FitTuesday8pm: Women’s Friendship Group (Fortnightly)Wednesday6pm: BeaversThursday10am: Men’s Fellowship2.30pm: Ladies FellowshipFriday6.15pm: Cubs & Scouts7.30pm: Play Reading (as arranged)SaturdayRamblers Trip (1st Saturday of the month)

Social Trips (as arranged)

For further details contact the Church Secretary: 01244 349130

WHAT’S ON AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES IN HOOLEChurches are not just used on a Sunday, they are a focal point for community life, with youth clubs, Scouts, keep fi t, slimming clubs and toddlers groups meeting there

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WHAT’S ON AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES IN HOOLE

Hoole Baptist ChurchHoole Lighthouse Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3AUSunday10.30am: Morning Celebration in Hoole Community Centre10.30am: Pulse - Church with a heart for the family (1st Sunday each month)11am: Focus Café (1st Sunday each month)Monday5.30pm: SODA Club - Dads & children (school years 1&2) (1st Monday each month)8pm: CAP Money Management Course – please contact us for exact details of this 3 week courseTuesday10am: Hoolitots Toddler GroupWednesday10am: Hoolitots Toddler Group

Thursday6pm: Trackers Youth Club (school years 3-6)8pm: D’Biz Youth Club (School years 7-9)Friday4pm: D’Biz Coffee Bar8pm: D’Biz Youth Club (School years 9 & above)Saturday10am: Who Let the Dads Out - Toddler Group (1st Saturday each month)10am: Crossway Colts Football Coaching (school years 3-6)11am: Crossway Colts Football Coaching (school years 7-9)

For further details contact the church minister: Rev Andy Glover Offi ce:Tel: 01244 312037Email:offi [email protected] Website www.hbc.org.uk

Hamilton StreetMethodist ChurchHamilton Street, Hoole, CH2 3JGSunday 10.30am: Morning Worship 4.00pm: Afternoon Fellowship 7.45pm: Chester Male Voice ChoirTuesday 6.30pm: BrowniesWednesday 7.30pm: Chester Male Voice Choir

Thursday10am: Toy Library-Stay and Play. Tel: 317099.Saturday 10am: Toy Library10am: Bacon Butties Monthly concerts held Fridays or Saturdays see local publicity.

For further details contact the church minister: Rev Paul Taylor Offi ce:Tel: 01244 321950 Email: [email protected]

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