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to have exposed himself during Ma.

Mozzies return

MOSQUITOES are back in force in Neston and Parkgate. Stagnant water on the

marshes has proved to be an ideal breeding ground for the insects but Cheshire

West and Chester Council sas it is spraing the

troublesome areas.

Holiday club

THERE will be a summer holida club at the Church

Hall, on Neston Road, Willaston, from Monda 19th

Jul to Frida 3rd September. Schoolz Out is open to

children aged between three and 11.

Call Am on 07707 510839 or email

[email protected].

Club’s net gain

NESTON Neons netball team received two grants

to enable them to compete in local leagues. The

were given £4,000 from Cheshire West and Chester

Council and £720 from Project Rural Matters to pa

for kit, coaches and other costs.



PREPARATIONS are well advancedfor two big events in Neston thismonth. Neston Village Fair takes placeon Saturday 3rd July and Neston’sBig Lunch is on Sunday 18th July atStanney Fields Park, a big bring your own party for residents of CH64.

In this month’s edition we’ve got

pictures from Woodfall, Parkgate andNeston Primary Schools, local news,details of a big cricket match andmuch more.

On a sad note well-known former Mayor Norman Angel died last monthand it was announced that MostynHouse School will be closing.

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Charity record

NESTON & District

Christian Aid Committee

have raised a record

amount - over £11,000

- for Christian Aid’sGeneral Fund this ear.

The mone was raised

from the sponsored walk

in March, the Coffee

morning in April and

the House-to-House

collection in Ma.

The mone included

£380 given in memor

of Ken Hulme, thelong-standing branch

chairman, from

donations shared with

the Kidne Support

Group and the

Parkinson’s Disease

Societ.

THE sun came out in early June to give a golden glow

to Neston Ladies’ Day. There was a riot of colour in the

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Woodfall Primary School was lucky

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During Eco Week the children used

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How many times d e say these rds ith-ut really thinking abut the cnsequences f

hat is arund the crner? It might be great nes– a ne baby r even a in n the lttery.

But sometimes, without warning, lie throws theunthinkable at us. Many o us will know people whohave died young or suered a lie changing illness and we all hope it will never happen to us. A long-termillness or injury can be lie changing and the nancialconsequences can be devastating or our amilies andus.

Survival rates or some serious cancers have im-proved dramatically over the last 10 years with over

80% emale breast cancer suerers and around 70%o prostate cancer suerers still alive ater 5 years –source: National Statistics Online April 2009 period2001-2007. However, many o these suerers wouldnot able to return to work ull time.

I this were to happen to you, ask yoursel the ollow-ing questions.- How long would my nances last?- What will I get rom the state?- How long will I get paid at work?

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July for the Dedication of StThomas’ Church.

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I like to reminisce with people I don’t know.

TribUTES hve een pd t lng-

standing Neston councillor and former

Mayor of Ellesmere Port and Neston,

Norman Angel, who died on 1st June.

Born in Liverpool on October 12,

1923, Norman graduated from Durham

Universit with a Bachelor of Science

degree. Following ve ears with the RAF,

two of these based in India, he forged a

career with Shell, based at the Thornton

Research Centre as a research scientist.

Norman joined Ellesmere Port and

Neston Borough Council, representing

the Neston ward, in 1974 following Local

Government Reorganisation. He was

Chairman of the Housing Committee for

11 ears and took on the role of Maor

of Ellesmere Port and Neston between

1983 and 1984. Prior to 1974 he served

as a Councillor on Neston Urban District

Council, where he was twice Chair of the

Council.

High school campaign

He served as a councillor for over 45

ears. Following his decision not to

stand for re-election, he was made anHonorar Alderman of the Council in 2003

for his outstanding contributions to local

Government.

One of his proudest achievements

was his successful campaign for a

comprehensive school in Neston. In

the earl 1950s Neston did not have

a secondar school but b 1958

a secondar modern school was

established, which, thanks to the efforts

of Norman and others, became a

comprehensive school in 1974.

Cheshire West and Chester Councillor

Derek Bateman, who worked with

Norman at the former Ellesmere Port and

Neston Borough Council, said: “Norman

was an extremel sincere, hardworking

and smpathetic man, who above all, was

fair when it came to decision-making.

“He alwas put the needs of his

constituents rst and was tenacious in

his causes and achieving his aims, never

giving up on what he believed to be right

and true.

“He certainl left his mark on both

Ellesmere Port and Neston and will besorel missed.”

He had also been a Governor of Neston

High School and had served as Chair of

Governors of Neston Primar School.

Former Leader of Ellesmere Port and

Neston Borough Council Reg Chrimes

said: “I knew Norman both as a fellow

colleague and as a friend. He was a

dedicated socialist and a erce champion

of the people of his ward, whom herepresented for more than 40 ears.

“His master of nancial and statistical

detail won him the respect not onl

of fellow members but also of council

ofcers. Throughout his service he

worked in good fellowship with his

colleagues, winning their admiration and

affection.”

Norman is survived b his wife Efe,

son Peter, daughter-in-law Rachel and

grandchildren Daniel and Nathan.

Death of veteran Labour councillor Norman Angel

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COUNCILLORS

Litle Neston Ward

David Andrews

0151 336 3444

[email protected]

Martin Barker

0151 336 4576

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Abdul Jilani

07845 059672

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Mike Shipman

0151 201 [email protected]

Neston Ward

And Williams

0151 336 5032

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Janet Grifths

0151 336 5478

[email protected]

David Clark

0151 336 4033

[email protected]

Celia Garve

07740 859148

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Parkgate Ward

Jud Pugh

0151 336 4526

[email protected]

Patrick Hughes

0151 336 4749

[email protected]

Moira Andrews

0151 336 3444

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Steve Jardine

0151 336 3593

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Riverside Ward

Frances Mawson

0151 336 8374

[email protected]

Derek Gaskell

0151 353 0860

Tom Marlow

0151 336 4007

[email protected]

Wane Sharke

0151 33 64614

[email protected]

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CLAYHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

IMPROVEMENTS SOUGHT

NESTON Town Council is calling for

improvements to the town’s industrial estate

off Liverpool Road.

Councillors have been told that business

owners feel isolated and neglected, and

are unhapp with what the see as lack of

support from the authorities.

At its June meeting the Town Council

agreed to a proposal from Cllr And

Williams (Neston Ward) for a wide-ranging

consultation with businesses on suggested improvements. These include improved signage

to the estate and on it, and efforts to “green” the area with tree and oral plantings.

The Council also considered whether a change in name to Neston Business Park would be

more appropriate and improve the image of the area.

NEW COUNCILLOR WELCOMED

KAy Loch has joined Neston Town Council as the new Town Councillor for Ness.

Mrs Loch, who is alread a Cheshire West & Cheshire councillor, was chosen b the Town

Council from three applicants for the vacanc, following the resignation of Mike Wellman.

Mrs Loch has lived in Ness for 18 ears.

NEW LINK IN THE CHAIN

CLLR Moira Andrews, rst Chairman of Neston Town Council, has presented a new Town

Council crest to be added to the Maor’s chain of ofce.

The sterling silver gilt blue enamelled crest will hang above the pendant. The chain was

originall that of the chairman of Neston Urban District Council which was abolished in 1974

when the borough of Ellesmere Port & Neston was created.



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BurToN aNd NesToN

HIsTory soCIeTy

The societ have an active

research group, which has

published three books on the area

and are currentl working on thehistor of the Neston old parish

area upto 1840. Talks are held

for members and visitors on the

second Thursda of the month from

October to Ma in the Gladstone

Hall, Burton at 8pm and various

outings are arranged. Contact the

Publicit Ofcer 336 1190 or the

Chairman 336 8643.

BurToN MaNor

Burton village. Tel 336 5172

CH64 INC

Communit forum for Neston, Little

Neston, Ness, Burton, Willaston

and Parkgate. 0151 336 3758

[email protected]

CHeMIsTs

Deeside Pharmac, Mellock Lane,

Little Neston. Tel: 336 1837

Galen Pharmac, 17 High Street,

Neston. Tel: 336 2350

D.M. Kae, Neston Road,

Willaston,. Tel: 327 5110CHurCHes

St Mar & St Helen Parish Church,

Neston. The Vicarage, High St,

Neston. Tel: 353 1000

Parkgate & Neston United

Reformed Church, Moorside

Lane,Parkgate. Tel 336 3336

Little Neston Methodist Church.

Tel: 336 4510.

Neston Christian Fellowship,

Burton Road. Tel: 336 1688

Neston Methodist Church, ParkRoad, Neston. Tel: 334 1772

St Winifride’s RC Church, Burton

Rd, Little Neston. Tel: 336 4189

St Nicholas Parish Church, Burton.

Tel: 353 0453

St Michael & All Angels,

Marshlands Rd, Little Neston. Tel:

353 1000

CITIZeNs’ adVICe Bureau

Town Hall, High Street, Neston

CIVIC HaLL

Neston Civic Hall, Hinderton Road.

Tel 336 1077

CoMMuNITy aCTIVITIes IN

NesToN (CaN)

The Neston Centre, High Street

Neston Tel.353 8638

CouNCIL

Cheshire West and Chester Council:For all local authorit

Inquiries regarding schools,

roads, social services, planning,

the Civic Hall, street cleansing,

refuse disposal, local highwas,

environmental health and housing.

Tel 0300 123 8 123

CyBerCeNTre

Neston Communit Cbercentre,

Methodist Church, Park Street,

Neston. Open Mon-Thurs. Tel: 336

7784

deNTIsTs

Redcliffe Dental Practice, 25

Parkgate Road.. Tel 336 3012

David Jones, John Willase 5 Park

Street, Neston. Tel 336 5555

Rab Road Dental Centre,30 Rab

Road, Neston. Tel 0151 336 6844

doCTors

The Neston Medical Centre, 14-20

Liverpool Road, Neston. Tel 336

4121Neston Surger, Mellock Lane,

Little Neston. Tel: 336 3951

The Willaston Surger, Neston

Road, Willaston. Tel 327 4593

ouT oF Hours eMerGeNCIes

Arrowe Park Hospital. Tel: 678

8496

FriENdS oF Park FiELdS

The group aim to enhance the

area of Park Fields in Parkgate Call

336 7472 or email: christine_tr@

ahoo.co.uk JuNIor FooTBaLL

Neston Nomads. Ages 5-adult also

includes a girls’ section. Tel Norman

on 353 8337

LIBrary

Neston Librar, Parkgate Road

Phone 0151 337 4670

MarKeT

Neston Market, Fridas 8.30am-

3pm. Farmers’ Market, 3rd

Saturda in the month, car park at

the rear of Neston Town Hall, 9am

-1pm.Tel: 0300 123 8 123

MP

Andrew Miller (Labour).

Constituenc ofce, tel 357 3019.

Web www.andrew-miller-mp.co.uk

Ness GardeNs

353 0123NesToN reCreaTIoN CeNTre

Rab Park Road, Neston

Tel 336 5741

NesToN CIVIC soCIeTy

The societ deals with the local

environment, planning, architec-

ture - and conservation. We hold

6 talks and 2 newsletters per ear.

Contact Janet Grifths on 336 5478

or [email protected]

ParKGaTe soCIeTy

The Societ is closel involved

with the local authorities with

particular interest in the histor,

conservation and enhancement

of the unique qualit of Parkgate

and its amenities. We issue

members with a Newsletter twice

a ear and hold regular talks

which are free and open to all. We

welcome new members. email

[email protected]

phone 0151 336 1069.PoLICe

Neston Police ofce, Neston Town

Hall. Tel: 0845 458 0000

sCHooLs

Neston High School 336 3902

Bishop Wilson Primar, Burton,

336 3396

Mostn House School 336 1010

E [email protected]

Neston Primar 338 2500

Parkgate Primar 338 2082

St Winefride’s Catholic Primar338 2468

Woodfall Primar 338 2288

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wil lkA NEW edtn f the ppul ‘Wl Wls: 100

Miles of the Best Walks in the Area’ comes out on

16th July.

With 27 ideas for local walks, now there is no excuse

for having nothing to do over the summer and beond!

The walks range from 1½ miles long to a 10½ mile

‘shore to-shore’ route, right across our peninsula.

Most are around 3 to 4 miles – ideal for a stroll of one

and a half to two hours.The author is Anthon Annakin-Smith, well known on

the Wirral as a walk leader and as a popular speaker

on the local histor and landscape. Anthon said ‘We are reall fortunate to have such

wonderful scener on our doorsteps, and there is no better wa to see it than on foot.

Prett villages, beautiful beaches, glorious countrside and so man great views – what

more could ou want?’

As well as giving clear directions and eas-to-follow maps the book tells readers about

the natural and man-made points of interest the can see. As Mike McCartne, Cultural

Ambassador for Wirral, who wrote the Foreword to the book sas, ‘Not onl does the

book suggest some great walking routes but it also explains what we can see along thewa, bringing Wirral’s scenic and historic heritage to life.’

So, whether ou are interested in where dinosaur footprints have been found, signs of

our Viking ancestors from over a 1000 ears ago or want to know something about the

wind farms off the coast toda, the book will tell ou.

‘I am often asked which is m favourite walk’ said Anthon. ‘It’s alwas a trick

question but the peacefulness, historical interest and stunning views of the Burton

Point route take some beating. As a complete contrast I also love the buildings, street

art and sheer liveliness of New Brighton – this walk alwas throws up surprises.’

The book, priced at just £8.99, should be available from all good booksellers including

Linghams, Waterstones, W H Smith and Amazon.Anthon will be leading four free walks this summer: at Parkgate on 24 Jul, to Neston

Old Qua on 27 Jul, the Neston Collieries on 8 August and Burton Point on 9 August.

For more details contact Neston Librar on 337 4670.

For a chance to win a copy of ‘Wirral Walks’ just answer the following question:

Which people settled on the Wirral over 1000 years ago?

a) Vikings b) Victorians c) Visigoths?

Answers should be sent to: [email protected] Please include “Local

Competition” in the address line. Closing date is Monday 2nd August – thewinner will be picked at random from all ‘Local’ readers with the right answer.

COMPETITION TO WIN COPy OF NEW BOOK



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professional artists. It attracts visitors who

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year to conservation charities.

This year on the opening on Friday 16th July

there will be a special Wildlife Awareness Day

when experts from Born Free, R.S.P.B., The

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SomE f Englnd’s est lved

cricketers hope to raise thousands of pounds for a leading cancer charity

this month.

Former stars including Derek Randall

and John Lever will turn out for an Old

England XI at Neston Cricket Club in aid

of North West Cancer Research Fund.

The charit, which has its head ofce

in Liverpool, raises mone to pa for

fundamental cancer

research, which plasa vital role in nding

breakthroughs into the

treatment of the disease.

The team plaed for the

rst time in aid of NWCRF

last ear and enjoed the experience so

much the committed to returning again

this summer.

Neston Cricket Club will again pla

host to the match which will see theOld England side take on a Neston CC

Select XI on Thursda 29th Jul. The

game will be preceded b a corporate

lunch including an auction which will raisefurther funds for the charit.

Anne Jackson, Chief Executive of

NWCRF, said: “We are thrilled that the

Old England team has asked to come

back for a second ear and that Neston

CC will again be hosting the event.

“Hundreds of people came to watch

last Jul despite the weather not being

the best. If the sun shines

we would hope even morepeople will turn out to support

our charit and enjo a great

da’s cricket.”

Phil Davis, chairman of

cricket at Neston Cricket Club,

said: “We are delighted to again pla host

to Old England and to be supporting such

a great charit with so much histor in the

North West.”

An businesses interested in taking atable at the Old England lunch should

contact Anne Jackson on 0151 709 2919.

Cricket legends return to Neston

I live on a one-way street that’s also a dead end. I’m not sure how I got there.

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JuLy – HIGH suMMerGardeNING By JaNeT HeaTH

IN July, ny f the weng shus

are over and colour comes from the

perennials in your garden.

Cool blues can be found in lavenders

which enjo hot dr situations and will seed

themselves into gravel if ou have a gravel

path or drive. Lavender Hidcote with dark blue

owers is a smaller shrub than the original

English Lavender which has longer stems of

pale blue owers. Both look good bordering

a path or near a seating area where ou can

brush against the foliage to release the scent.

The can die off in hard winters and tend to

become sparse with age so expect to replace

them after a few ears. Once owering is over,

clip the shrub back but do not cut back into

wood without green growth. Lavenders do not

sprout new shoots from leaess wood.

Tr planting lavender with deep purple sage

plants for contrast in foliage colour and texture.

There are some good robust perennials that

ower in Jul that will come up ear after ear

and require little attention. If ou want vibrantmagenta colour, tr the perennial geranium

Ann Folkard. The plant is not ver tall and

produces stems of owers with black and

magenta pink owers from summer to autumn.

Cut off the stems after owering and moreshould be produced in autumn.

Plant the geranium with a ellow Hemerocallis

or da lil for a bright and cheerful displa of

contrasting shapes and colours. Hemerocallis

come in a range of large and small varieties

with grass or strap like leaves and tall heads

of lil owers in Jul.

In the vegetable garden, plant out winter leeks

and brassicas such as broccoli and sprouts.

Sow lettuce when the weather is cooler,germination of lettuce seeds is poor in high

temperatures so wait for a cooler period before

sowing seed. Net fruit such as strawberries

and blueberries so the birds do not eat the fruit

rst. Raspberries seem to be largel immune

probabl as the fruit is not so eas for birds to

reach.

Janet Heath, Garden Mentor

Tel 01244 318258 www.gardenmentor.co.uk

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I replaced the headlights in my car with strobe lights, so it looks like I’m the only one moving.

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I was walking down the street wearing glasses when the prescription ran out.

Paperback Fiction: The Lacuna - Barbara Kingsolver

Some of the national reviews have been rather lukewarm about this book, but I

reall loved it. The main character, Harrison Shepherd, is a novelist who writes

romantic adventures. Born in Washington, b the age of 13 he is living in Mexico

with his mother, and her right-wing businessman bofriend. Shepherd gets a job

as a cook with Diego Rivera and his artist wife, Frida Kahlo, (real life characters)

who take Trotsk into their household when he has to ee Russia and hide from

Stalin’s hit-men. The assassin eventuall arrives, Trotsk is murdered, and the

second half of the novel deals with the wa Shepherd’s private life is taken to

pieces b McCarthist ‘Red’ witch-hunters who suspect him of being a militantCommunist.

I know man of our customers are big fans of The Poisonwood Bible and I

would dare to suggest this is just as good. Kingsolver has a magic wa of looking

at histor from a new angle and this is a highl satisfing and man-laered

novel. Perfect holida reading and a great one for our Book Club- I hope to do

it in ours!

Biography: The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama

- David Remnick

The rise of Barack Obama is one of the great stories of thiscentur: a dening moment in American histor, and one with trul

global resonance. Until now, no journalist or historian has written

a book that full investigates the circumstances and experiences

of Obama’s life or explores the ambition and conviction behind his

journe to election. The Bridge offers a portrait, at once masterl

and fresh, nuanced and unexpected, of the man who was

determined to become the rst African-American president. This

is a big book but an important one for students of American

politics and there are moments of small personal detail which

prevent it from becoming too dr.

Cooking: Cooking is Fun: Grace Aderonke Adegoke

(Local Author)

As well as running a successful Afro-Caribbean restaurant, local author

Grace has had time to put together this book of mouth-watering dishes using

nothing but fresh ingredients. I can vouch for the deliciousness of her recipes

as she recentl had a tasting session outside Linghams- the mixture of smells

drifting through the open door into the shop were utterl tantalizing! Her book

is beautifull produced with eas to follow instructions and lovel photograph.

Highl recommended.

BOOK REVIEWS:

BOOKS FOR SUMMERBY ELEANOR DAVIES, MANAGER OF LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL



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Entertainment guideEssential what’s on info for the next month

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Saturday 3rd July

NESTON Village Fair takes place from 1.15pm at Comrade’s Field, behind the Parish

Church.

The Cavalcade of classic cars, accompaning the Rose Queen and her entourage,

will leave from the United Reformed Church in Parkgate Road at 1pm, to be joined b

the Sea Cadet Band at the Librar, and will then process up to the Cross and down

the High Street into Comrade’s Field, behind the Parish Church.

Also included is: the nal of Neston’s Got Talent, performances b Little ActorsTheatre Co, street dancing, stalls, face painting, puppet show, bell tower tours,

exhibitions, BBQ and beat the goalie. Entrance is 50p.

Sunday 4th July

FAMILy Fun Da at Neston Cricket Club, from 1pm, includes tug-o-war, junior kwik

cricket, stalls, and live music.

Friday 9th July

NESTON, Parkgate, Ledsham and

Willaston Communit Forum / HealthPromotion Da at Neston Town Hall,

10am-3pm. Contact Debra Brown on 01244

972224. Free.

Saturday 10th July

SILVER Band Concert and Picnic in the

Stanne Fields Park, 6pm - 8pm

Bring our own picnic and seating.

Admission is free but there will also be

a rafe with all proceeds going to futurefriends events. Contact Mar Laver 01606

288541.

Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July

LEAHURST Show, at Leahurst, Chester

High Road. Horse show on the rst da,

dog classes on Sunda. Enter via Damhead

Lane, not Leahurst Main Entrance. Call Sue

Green on 327 4704 or visit

www.leahurstshow.org.uk

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