widnes local - march 2010

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ISSUE 16MARCH 2010

PRICELESS

“This salon is an absolute gem on our doorstep... I used to travel miles to get my hair done and now I don’t have to!”Carrie Beswick

“Although I was a bit nervous, I fancied a new look... Darren’s staff took the ti me with me to discuss diff erent styles and I’m chuff ed with my new style!”Sarah Miller

“Everyone at the salon is so friendly, it’s so nice to have somewhere close to home where I can come and relax whilst having my hair done.”Beverley Fletcher

“Kati e really took the ti me to understand what I wanted and I am absolutely delighted with thewhole look.”Nadine Scaife

Darren Tyrer was previously a senior stylist/director of Andrew Collinge in Liverpool. Aft er 23 years in the hairdressing industry, he decided to take the plunge and open his own salon. The stunning conversion of the old Post Offi ce building in Cronton now houses his salon that prides itself on off ering styling worthy of a city centre centre salon right at your convenience.

431 Cronton Road, Widnes, WA8 5QGT: 0151 422 8384

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Widnes Local • 6 Landscape Dene • Helsby • Frodsham • WA6 9LGThis booklet has been compiled and published to aid local businesses, and to give the community of Widnes contact with local trades people in their area.All information contained in this booklet is published in good faith and from the information supplied by the advertiser. Whilst reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information Hawk Publications Limited accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions. Neither do they endorse any companies or products in this booklet.Hawk Publications Limited is an independent organisation. This booklet and content remain the copyright of the publisher, and under no circumstances may be copied or reproduced in any format, without the prior consent of the publisher.

We are small family business providing local, low-cost advertising that really works!

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Editor Jody Urmston [email protected]

Design Phil Lamb

Contact Hawk Publications Ltd 6 Landscape Dene Helsby, Frodsham Cheshire, WA6 9LG Tel. 0808 108 5076

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DEAR RESIDENTS...Hello, and welcome to your March edition of Widnes Local. Remember we deliver to alternate areas around Widnes each month, so keep hold our your copy until the next one lands on your doorstep, you never know when you might need to contact one of our advertisers. You can always see the latest version on our website: widneslocal.co.uk.

This month we’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday 14th March and as many of our advertisers have some great gift ideas why not treat her to something special, maybe some jewellery or a hair treatment? You can pre-order your flowers from the The Flower Shop - see page 32.

Several of our advertisers have reader discounts on this month - see Namaste Interiors on page 10 and the Gallery on page 27. Please don’t forget to let all our advertisers know where you got their details from, it’s good for them to know you saw them in your copy of Widnes Local.

Many of our advertisers have been with us since issue 1, but we still have some business categories such as a carpet cleaner or a security firm who could benefit from reaching thousands of houses directly each month and our rates start from only £15 per month, so there is something for everyone’s budget.

‘Til next time, take care and keep in touch!

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Wednesday 24th March

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There are TWO things that Sauren Ghoshcan help you to do...

And why should you trust him?He’s local & community focussed• He’s a member of Halton Enterprise Board• He’s a local school governor• He’s a director of a local charity•

“I would love to hear from any local people - I really

can help them substantially reduce their monthly bills!”

Can you afford NOT to call him?Freephone: 0800 083 1618

Mobile: 07710 744350 Email: [email protected]

1. MAKE MONEY2. SAVE MONEY

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To advertise please call us on 01928 240997 or email [email protected]

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•£900k worth of business passed since May 2009• Only one of each business category permitted

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We meet every Friday morning 6.30am - 8.30amat De Vere Daresbury Park, Warrington

Come and join us!The ‘Viking’ Chapter of BNI is a group of like-minded local business people who meet regularly to network and promote each other’s businesses through powerful word-of-mouth marketing.

Are you a local business person? Why not come and see how our networking works? There’s no obligation.

Call Nick Hughes on 01925 715133 for further information.



To celebrate all things local, we’re offering you thechance to win a £50 garden centre voucher fromRobert Gleave in Frodsham.

To enter visit our website and send us an email headed ‘garden centre voucher’together with your name, address and phone number by 31st March 2010.

For a quote call us on 01928 735967 or pop into the office at123 Main Street, Frodsham.

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We do right by youSee our website or call us for a copy of the competition rules.K Reynolds & J Yates Agent of The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited.

Choose localto win local

Competition Results

In the autumn we ran a lifestyle family portrait

competition with Andrew Collier Photography and had a terrific response. The lucky winners were the Wallis family from Widnes.

When Andrew Collier rang Janet Wallis to tell her the news, she just wanted a picture of her two sons but Andrew suggested they should have something for the whole family. Andrew explained that his sessions were great fun and he would create something really natural and very different from a typical studio portrait.

The first part of the session was at the Wallis’s home and then they all went to a local country park for the second part of the session. Andrew loves using natural light and local environments and the disused quarry provided a fantastic backdrop.

After the session everyone said they’d had a great time and really enjoyed being photographed by Andrew. Janet said ‘I was worried about feeling self conscious but Andrew’s relaxed approach made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera and it was so different to anything we’ve experienced before. We’ve just received our bespoke framed picture and it looks gorgeous on our dining room wall.’

The photographs featured are a small selection from the day.


Bridgewater HouseOld Coach Road • Runcorn

Our Historical Beautiful Grade II listed Bridgewater House inRuncorn can cater for all your rental needs at very reasonable rates.

You can even rent by the hour.

Ring 01928 567099 for a free no obligation quote.Alternatively, call in and see us or visit our website.

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Gardening... A Cutting Garden

For centuries flowers have been used to create beautiful displays and to scent

homes. Cut flowers bring a little bit of your garden into your house and an extra, cheering sense of life.

If you love to have fresh flowers adorning your rooms, why not create a dedicated cutting garden to provide your own flowers all year round? You don’t need as much room for this as you might think and can even grow them in containers.

Set aside a patch of ground that receives plenty of sunshine and cultivate it like a standard vegetable patch. This means digging over the soil, adding humus, ensuring good drainage and scattering a slow release fertiliser. It is useful to plant the flowers in rows leaving enough space between them to walk along while harvesting.

Fill your cutting garden with flowers you

love and don’t forget to grow some foliage too. Your main planning is to decide which plants you wish to cultivate, when they flower and how tall they grow. Build your knowledge by researching in which seasons your preferred species bloom and plant accordingly so you can have fresh flowers for most of the year. For the winter months, consider putting in some plants for drying to create everlasting arrangements. Specimens such as Chinese lanterns, globe thistles and statice are perfect for this.

Group each variety together to make them easier to cut, keeping the tallest plants in


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an area where they won’t cast shadows on the shorter ones. Mix perennials, bulbs, shrubs and annuals for a constant and diverse selection.

Annuals are perfect for a cutting garden because regularly picking the flowers encourages new bloom production. Some species of annuals to consider are rudbeckias, cornflowers, marigolds, nigella, and spectacular short sunflowers.

Plant the annuals in succession so you have a steady supply. Once their flowering season is over, pull up the plants and replace with another species, but don’t forget to feed the soil before replanting.

Perennials such as Japanese anemones, gypsophila, chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisies are ideal for the cutting garden and don’t need to be re-planted each year. Bulbs are also wonderful as cut flowers, with daffodils and their relations being the most popular. Other stunning bulbs to consider are alliums, irises, lilies and gladioli.

To get you started right away, here are some flowers you can put in now, as long as the weather isn’t too cold. Plant summer-flowering bulbs such as lily and gladioli and perennials such as lavender. Sweet-peas can be sown outside in a sheltered area now too. Other hardy annuals you can sow now are larkspur, nigella, and marigolds.

If you have space, include some shrubs and trees for foliage and branches to add to your fresh flower arrangements. The perfect foliage shrub is pittosporum which comes in a variety of sizes and colours from deep burgundy leaves to pale variegated ones.

As well as being able to step outside and pick a lovely bunch of fresh flowers whenever you want, you could also grow enough to provide bouquets for your friends and family. Everyone loves to receive flowers.

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March’s Recipe

Raspberry Muffins

Home-made muffins fresh from the oven are truly delicious and so

easy to make. This basic recipe works with any flavouring - you can replace the raspberries with other fruit such as blueberries, diced apple or dried apricots or try adding chunks of milk, white or plain chocolate. They are best eaten on the day of making.

Makes 12 Ready in 35mins

Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas 6. Line a 12-hole 1. muffin tray with 12 paper muffin cases.

Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl 2. and stir in the sugar. Coarsely grate the chilled butter into the bowl and stir with a fork to coat in the flour mixture.

Beat together the egg and milk then pour into the bowl. 3. Mix lightly with a fork until just combined. Take care not to over beat the mixture - it should still be a little lumpy. Gently fold in the raspberries.

Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases. Bake in the 4. preheated oven for 20-25 mins until the muffins are risen and golden. Sprinkle lightly with a little extra sugar whilst still warm, if liked.

250g (9oz) plain flour

1tbsp baking powder

75g (3oz) butter, chilled

100g (4oz) golden caster sugar

1 large egg

175ml (6fl oz) milk

150g (5oz) fresh raspberries

Extra sugar for sprinkling (optional)



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NectarineNutOliveOrangePapayaPeachPear

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A Great Choice at Great Value

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Now in:• Pansies • Primulas • Bulbs

• Soft Fruit Bushes• Apple/Pear Trees

Grow your own:• Seed Potatoes • Onion Sets

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You’ll be amazed at the changes we have made and the stock we hold!

Next date for your diary:

Saturday 13th March1O am - 2 pm

Bring your Mum out to meet the farmersthis Mother’s Day weekend !

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Lavender Hotels are the perfect place to make Mum feel special on Mother’s Day.We have the perfect choice for a Mother’s Day to remember.Indulge your Mum with a special week-end break or treat her to a delicious 4-course lunch. With the warmest of hospitality and fantastic food and a special gift for Mum, Lavender Hotels have just the treat that your Mum deserves.

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHSUNDAY 14th March

Why not treat Mum on her special day with a delicious 4-course lunch

available at Everglades Park Hotel or any of our other hotels.

Only £16.95 per adult to include a 4-course lunch.

£9.95 per child (2-12 years).Under 2 years eat FREE.

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKSATURDAY 13th March

Indulge your Mum with a special weekend break. With FREE discount

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Finish the weekend with our Special Mother’s Day Lunch on Sunday for an all-inclusive price of £149 for 2 people.

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Hotel, Bolholt Country Park Hotel,The Oaks Hotel & The Old Mill.



Useful Numbers

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Citizens Advice 0845 30 40 55NHS Direct 0845 46 47Halton Hospital 01928 714567Alliance Chemists 0151 709 5271Liverpool Airport 0871 521 8484Manchester Airport 0161 489 3000Mersey Travel 0870 608 2608Halton Borough Council 0303 333 4300Widnes Library 0151 907 8383Widnes Fire Station 0151 424 3091Help The Aged 0800 650 065Social Services (Adults) 0151 907 8306Social Services (Children) 0151 907 8305Gas Emergency 0845 746 2200National Rail 0845 748 4950Halton Citizen Advocacy 01928 588514Halton Voluntary Action 01928 592405Bereavement Service 01928 791221

Know any more useful numbers? Email us!

Local Charities

Halton HavenCharity

0151423 0209

Cancer Research 0151423 4429

Scope 0151420 5333

British HeartFoundation

0151495 2407

Halton Zipper Club 01928 566484

Halton Diabetes UK Voluntary Group

0151424 9432



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Community Pages

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Index of Advertisers

ComputingEasy PC 37Cartridge World 30Domestic ServicesCreasez 8Executive Group Cleaning 26Oven Cleaners 24Financial & LegalCredit Management Group UK 28NFU Mutual 14Flooring/CarpetsCheshire Flooring 20+21Treadwell Carpets 15Food & DrinkEverglades Park Hotel 31Forest Hills 36Furniture/InteriorBW Furniture 22Clayton Furniture 9Namaste Interiors 10GardenCronton Nurseries 29Dig-It Excavations 18WH Sumner Landscapes 18Woodend Nursery 19

Health & BeautyDarren Tyrer Hairdressing 3Halton Stadium Fitness 37Hair@Home 23Yoga Tuition 5Home Improvements & ServicesCarl Harrap Decorator 23Cohens Glass 23Colourmatch Decorators 37The Gallery 27Kingsway Timber & Reclaim 30NYK Kitchens, Bedrooms & Mirror Doors

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Rubbish Removed 5SE Electrical 5Quality Electrical Services 1MotoringGlynn Andrews 26Merit School of Motoring 5Plumbing & Bathrooms1st Class Gas & Plumbing 33A Green Installations 11GasMarc 22The Gas Store 14JDC Ceramics 2

POW Plumbing 8ShopsThe Flower Shop 32JJP Weddings & Events 10Neil & Barker 6+7OtherAbbeyfords 38-30Andrew Collier Photography 16BNI Networking 12+13Bridgewater House 17Connections Removals 33Utility Warehouse 2

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