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www.tarporleytalk.comMarch 2009 - Issue 48

Including the Tarporley Parish Council newsletter

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Publisher Talkabout Publishing

Contributors Mike Arthurs, Janet Heath, Leigh Myers, Mike Brereton and Angela Bartlett

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praIsE forfunD raIsErsCongratulations to pat and Carl Cardus, licensees of the Crown Hotel for raising £500 at the Tarporley’s Got Talent night.praise is also due to olive and andy shaw-pollard who helped to raise £1,500 for a new electric bed at Tarporley Hospital.You can read more about these exploits in this edition of the Talk.on the down side, the local branch of the rnLI is facing closure due to lack of support. secretary roy Hitchens says the branch urgently needs volunteers. read more on page 40.Tarporley Vics remain on course for league glory and there has been more success at the high school.In the garden, Janet Heath has some tips to get ready for spring - if there’s no more snow!There’s all the usual features, including a big what’s on guide, so it’s worth keeping hold of the magazine for the entire month.

We hope you enjoy the magazineKind regardsThe Talkabout Team

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Tarporley Parish Council p10 & 11High School news p24 & 25Home Improvements/services p76-79What’s on p80What’s on in your village p81-88

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Contributors Mike Arthurs, Janet Heath, Leigh Myers, Mike Brereton and Angela Bartlett

Print Delmar Press

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l TRADERS say they will lose out due to the five-week closure of the A41 between Broxton and Hampton Heath.The county council has been forced to close the road to complete resurfacing and restructuring works. But local businesses say they will suffer, partly because surrounding roads have been closed to stop people cutting through from the A49.l TARPORLEY woman Leslie Tuckwell is visiting the Middle East this month to plant olive trees in places where they have been destroyed in the conflict.Leslie is part of The Olive Tree campaign, which aims to plant 50,000 olive trees as a symbol of peace. Leslie can be contacted on 01829 732732 or email [email protected] TATTENHALL dairy company Daisy Fresh Foods have won deal to supply their Yess yoghurt to schools throughout Cheshire.The move is part of Cheshire County Council’s desire to source more food locally.

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FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

NEXT MARKET: 7TH MARCH 20099:30AM – 2PM

JOIN US AT:CHESTNUT TERRACE & CHURCH LANE (off the Lych Gate)

STALLS INCLUDE:Sarah’s homemade pies & Alison’s homemade quiches & biscuitsLocal meats – beef, pork, goat, ostrich!Manna Hog Roast, apple sauce & stuffingJohn James bedding plantsLocal cheesesLocally made puddings and cakesLocally made fudgeFresh fruit & vegJacob Sheep hand made goodsNew stalls at each market - come and see for yourself!

TARPORLEY Parish Council is urging people to put their event in the village diary to avoid duplication.The council has put the village

diary in Swaffields so that organisations arranging the likes of garden parties, fetes, car boot sales and fayres can avoid clashes.The council says: “We are fast

approaching that time of year when the many community organisations in the village will be staging their summer activities.“Avoid duplication and make

sure yours is the only event on that particular day.“Put the date of your event in

the Village Diary so that other organisations arranging an event can avoid that day. This way everyone benefits.”

MEMBErs rEQuIrED for sTEErInG Group of TarporLEY VILLaGEanD LoCaL arEa aMEnITY Group

TARPORLEY Parish Council is seeking volunteers to join this exciting project.If you are passionate about Tarporley and

its surrounding area, then we would love to hear from you. Suggested initiatives might include:Finding investment for, and the

establishment of, better amenities & sports facilities

Helping to promote affordable housing projectsThe establishment of a village museum /

local history groupIf you are interested in helping to make

these things happen, then please email:Richard & Heidi at [email protected] or telephone 01829 730601 for more

information

TARPORLEY COUNTRY MARKET

SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2009 10.00am TO 2.00pm

Stalls are located at Church Lane (in front of the Lych Gate) and at Chestnut Terrace

Packed with loads of local foods and products: cheeses, pies, meat - including the best beef and pork you’ve ever tasted - jams, cakes, goat meat, Spring bulbs and planters, hens and poultry equipment, super-

fresh vegetables

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Parking available in the public car parks: • behind the Rising Sun• behind the British Legion • behind the Community Centre • Parking also available behind the Crown Hotel by kind

permission of the landlords

ALL FUTURE MARKETS WILL BE HELD ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH:

Following market: SATURDAY 7th MARCH

PUT YOUR DATEIN THE DIARY

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parish Council Meetings

The Parish Council meets in the Committee Room of the Community Centre at 7.00pm on the second Monday of each month with the exception of August. Meetings are open to the public.A Parish Councillors’ Surgery is held at 6.30 pm prior to the Parish Council meeting when members of the public are welcome to discuss parish matters with councillors on an informal basis.

police Contacts

pC 3528 Chris McCourt E-mail [email protected] Emily Benson E-mail [email protected] Dragon Hall Police Office Answerphone 0845 4586377 Main Police Number : 01244 350222 Emergencies 999 Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

LoCaL GoVErnMEnT CounCILLorsCheshire County Council Councillor Andrew Needham (01829 732444) [email protected]

Vale royal Borough Council Councillor Mrs. D. Joyce (01829 730824)

Tarporley and oulton Ward Councillor Ms. G. Fairhurst (01829 760568)

Cheshire County Council Councillor Andrew Needham (01829 732444) Andrew.Needham@

cheshire.gov.uk Vale Royal Borough Council Councillor Mrs. D. Joyce (01829 730824)

TarporLEY parIsH CounCIL CounCILLorsThe Chairman of the parish Council is Councillor Heidi nickson. The parish Clerk is Mr. J. Macdonald Chartwood House, 20 Nantwich Road, Tarporley CW6 9UW [email protected] Tel. 01829 733496Tarporley has twelve parish Councillors each of whom sits on one of the two Working Groups which meet on alternative months or as required Councillor. Contact Details are (01829)

Infrastructure

Heidi Nickson (Chairman) ........................ 730601 James Blackford .......................................... 732585 Ernest Boynes .............................................. 733127 Gill Clough .................................................... 733545 Jeremy Mills ................................................... 730898 Ken Parker ..................................................... 732188areas of interest Transport and Highways, PCSO Contract and Security Community Bus Commerce, Christmas Lights/Festival

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Richard Brierley ........................................... 732539 Linda Burrows .............................................. 733228 Roy Craven .................................................... 732869 Tim Hill ........................................................... 732804 Graham Lees ................................................ 733832areas of interest Best Kept Village, Flower Displays, Handyman, Street Cleaning Children’s Play Area and Community Initiatives.

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THANK you to all who replied to the previous article with regards as to how Tarporley Vics got its

name. The definitive response came from amongst others local resident Maurice Hunt who confirmed that Tarporley Vics owe their name to Vic Hitchin. In post-war Tarporley there were at least three teams playing football in the village including Tarporley North End & Tarporley F.C. Those who played for Vic’s side therefore told people they were turning out for Tarporley “Vic’s side”, which over time became Tarporley Vics and was duly registered as such in 1947 when the Chester and District League was formed and the Vics became founder members.Maurice is owed another debt of gratitude from all at Tarporley Vics F.C. Maurice was the Chief Coach of the Tarporley Football Development Centre. Every Saturday morning Maurice and his assistants coached a large number of Tarporley’s young players and Tarporley Vics are now reaping the rewards of this training with the technical ability exhibited by our team members giving the present coaches an excellent base to work from. The players themselves appreciated Maurice’s coaching so much that they have now set up “The Maurice Hunt Appreciation Society” on Facebook!On the pitch the First Team are still on top of the Cheshire Building Society Cheshire League Division Two. The weather has been a little kinder to Tarporley Vics 1st Team during February, although the poor underfoot

conditions have not suited the Vics’ style of play which has led to one defeat, two draws and a solitary win during the month. The chasing pack are now in touching distance of the Vics and wins are now required from every match to keep them at bay and the dreams of promotion still alive.The Reserves have only been able to play three matches although they have won them all. They played Sandbach United Reserves, M.M.University F.C. and Malpas Reserves notching up eleven goals in the process. These results move the Reserves up to fifth place in the League just five points behind leaders Curshaws F.C.On the social front the ”Tarporley’s got Talent” evening was a huge success. Thanks to every one who took part, donated prizes and helped to organise the evening which raised money for an Armed Forces charity and for Tarporley Vics FC.

To keep up to date with further news and our forthcoming fixtures visit our Website, www.tarporleyvics.co.uk, and please come down to Tattenhall for our “Home” games and cheer on the Vics in this important period of the season.



The first team squad in their new Nick Brookes Group sponsored kit pictured before their home match versus Daten, which they won 4-0. The trophy at vice-captain Nick Abson’s feet is the Cheshire League Fair Play Trophy which was awarded to the Vics for their exemplary on-field behaviour last season



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TARPORLEY High School and Sixth Form College have been working together with the Tarporley Rotary Club for the past few years now, enabling students to gain valuable experience of applying for jobs and being interviewed. Prior to the interview, students write a C V and a letter of application for one of six jobs and

they have a short session during Citizenship Days on how to conduct themselves during interviews.The current Year 11 surpassed the high expectations that the Rotary club expect of them,

claiming the accolade of being the best Year Group ever in terms of the quality of interviews, letters and CV’s produced. Dick Powell, Tarporley Rotarian thanked the students during a recent assembly for questioning the stereotypes of students today. Every member of the Rotary club was impressed with the quality of candidates, their drive

and vision as to where they want to be and how to get there. Once again a record number of prizes were awarded.

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OVER 70 pupils from Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College have taken sell-out audiences from their seats in the school hall to the magical world of Neverland in their musical performance of JM Barrie’s ‘Peter Pan’.The pupils were rehearsing the play since

September 2008 and dedicated over 40 hours of their spare time to the production. Directors Helen Griffiths and Robyn Louis are incredibly impressed with the cast’s dedication: “We have pupils involved in all year groups from 7 to 13 which is a wonderful thing. The pupils involved are not only those on the stage acting. “Many pupils have decided to get involved

by taking responsibility for lighting, sound,

costumes, props and stage management and without them the show would not be possible. This production truly is a celebration of their dedication and talent.”Peter Pan, played by Helena Parker-Clark,

a year eight pupil at the school declared: “I’ve had an amazing time doing Peter Pan, I’ve made loads of new friends from other year groups. It has also helped my confidence and I can’t wait for next year’s show!”The production is one in a long line of

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VOLUNTEERS are urgently required to save the Tarporley branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The branch has been in existence for 35

years and the hard working committee has been very successful in its fund raising efforts in the village and surrounding area over all these years.But secretary Roy Hitchens admitted that

they are desperately short of numbers, which has put a huge question mark over the future of the branch. He said: “It is therefore particularly sad

for me to report that, due to retirements, people moving away and deaths that we have been unable to replace members of the local committee and helpers despite our considerable efforts.“We have arrived at the moment when,

without further help, we are unable to continue our fund raising efforts and there is a real risk that we may have to disband the Tarporley Group.“It is a very important national charity, &

the community recognises it as such & have always given generously to help the

organization to support the lifeboat men who risk their lives on many occasions, mostly as volunteers.”Roy added: “In spite of our several attempts

to recruit replacements over the last three years, almost none have been forthcoming and there is now every prospect that the branch will have to be disbanded.“We wish to make this final appeal for help

in continuing our fund raising efforts for this very important charity which is one to which the people of Tarporley and district give very freely.”The branch currently raises about £1300

a year, mainly from quizzes, collecting boxes and donations. Roy says the work is not difficult and only involves two or three committee meetings each year.If you can help please call Barbara Wilson

on 01829 732572 or Roy on 01829 733423.

Help needed to rescueailing rnLI branch

CUSTOMERS of Carefree Coaches, in Tarporley, have raised enough money to buy an electric bed for the local hospital.Collections and raffles organised by Andy and Olive Shaw-Pollard, owners of

Carefree Coaches, resulted in £1,500 being raised for Tarporley Hospital.Olive hopes that the new electric bed will be in place by the end of March but her

fund raising won’t end there.She says: “I have been using the hospital since I was little and they do so much

good work there.“My sister received such good care during her final days there and we want to

continue raising funds for it in the future.”

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