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August 2009 - Issue 25

St Mary’s Community
Nursery, on Old Wrexham
Road, which was officially
opened last month

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WELCOME to a packed edition of

the Overleigh Roundabout. This
month we’ve got the opening of
St Mary’s Community Nursery,
the retirement of Queen’s Park
head teacher Andrew Firman,
the opening of the BMX track at 18 20
Westminster Park and news from
the Catholic High School.
There’s also lots of local news
and our regular gardening article,
health and beauty with Jane
Bryant from the Hough Green
Clinic, a podiatry column, financial
advice and a recipe from the
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IN THE NEWS
 AN extension to the sports hall at the
King’s School, on Wrexham Road, has been
put on hold due to the current economic
climate.

 DETECTIVES are appealing for

witnesses following an attack in Handbridge
which left a woman unconscious.
The woman was hit from behind as she
walked near Overleigh Road roundabout on
Monday 6th July at 8.30pm. She suffered
facial injuries received significant injuries to
her face and eye.

 PUPILS at Belgrave Primary School, in

Westminster Park, made themselves into
the shape of the number 40 to celebrate the
school’s birthday.
They positioned themselves so that the
crew from the Heliphotos helicopter could
take a picture of them from above.

 RAIN failed to dampen spirits at the

Dodleston Carnival. Big crowds attended
the event, many dressed in 70s and 80s
themed outfits

 A 39-year-old man was plucked from the

River Dee, near the Royal Chester Rowing
Club after getting into difficulties while
attempting to swim across. Paramedics
treated him at the scene and he was later
taken to hospital.

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Margaret Brown cuts the ribbon to open St
Mary’s Community Nursery School
MORE PICTURES IN NEXT MONTH’S EDITION
What do Mexicans put under their carpet? Underlay, underlay!
Old and young
celebrate new
beginnings for
nursery school
THERE were a few tears shed when
the historic St Mary’s on the Hill Nursery
School closed.
But those tears have now turned to
happiness with the nursery moving to
new premises in Handbridge on Old
Wrexham Road.
In January the school relocated from
within the city walls to a site next door to
Overleigh St Mary’s CE School.
And last month, parents, children,
governors and teachers gathered for the
official opening of St Mary’s Community
Nursery School.
The school’s oldest ex-pupil, 86-year-
old Margaret Brown, who attended back
in 1926, cut the ribbon with the youngest
pupil Max Bryson.
Ken Jones, headteacher, thanked
everyone for making it a memorable
day. He added: “We will
continue to offer the same high
standards to our parents and
children from our new site as
we have done for the last 162
years in the city centre.”
The original city centre school
was established in 1846 to give
religious education for the poor
of St Mary’s parish. In 1972 it
became a nursery school for
three and four-year-olds across
the city and continued in that building
until January this year.
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Governors Sheila Young, Alex Tate, David Hatwell (chairman) and Helen Carpenter
at the opening
Below: Children watch on as the cake is cut

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Hoole Baptist Church, All Saints Church, Northgate Church and Queens Street Christian
Centre jointly run three courses every year in Hoole. Over the past 4 years, we have had
over 250 guests on the course.
The next course starts with a city-wide Celebration meal which will introduce Alpha.
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QuEEN’S PARK HIGH

It’s all right on prom night

YEAR 11 students and staff from Queen’s
Park High School celebrated the end to their
GCSE exams in style at Crabwall Manor in
Mollington. .
Many of the boys were in dinner jackets
or suits and the girls looked fabulous in
dresses and ball gowns. They arrived in
style in limos, sports cars and other top end
vehicles.
The event was organised by a committee
through the Year 11 Student Council.
Miss Buckle Year Learning Manager for
Y11 said “This was a very enjoyable night.
I have been honoured to work with this
year group for five years and this was a
great opportunity to wish them luck for their
GCSE results. We hope they have a very
enjoyable summer and are looking forward
to welcoming most of them back to continue
their studies in our Sixth Form.”

Top: Year 11 students celebrate

Left:Javid Ahmed and Charlana Burns

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Retiring head looks

forward to life
outside school
ANDREW Firman is retiring this summer after 20 years of
leadership at the school.
The school has had an outstanding year gaining a number
of awards including ArtsMark Gold, International School Andrew Firman
Award, Inclusion Quality Mark and Investors in People.
To cap it all the school reached the final shortlist of six last month in the Times Educational
Supplement’s Secondary School of the Year Award.
Reflecting on his time at the school, Mr Firman said: “Being head of a school is the best job
in the world.
“It has been an exciting and rewarding journey including three school inspections each of
which designated the school as ‘good’ despite this becoming harder and harder to achieve as
Ofsted changed the rules each time! I am proud of what we have achieved together: it has
been a real team effort by the teaching and support staff, working with our young people and
with the support of their parents and our governing body.
“The school is in very good shape and I have every confidence in the staff and the school’s
leadership team to take the school on its next journey from good to outstanding – a journey
we have already begun.”
Asked about his future plans, Mr Firman said: “My wife, Gill and I are looking forward to an
extended visit to China in September and have many more trips on the agenda. There’ll
be time for more rowing and hill walking and a little bit of work on the side as a School
Improvement Partner. I am not looking for full time working!
“I shall miss students and colleagues at Queen’s Park, but we’ll still be based in Chester and
I look forward to reading the good news stories about the school into the future.”

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We have ‘vacancies’for volunteers at our
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Up to 12 elderly people, who would
otherwise find it difficult to get out, spend
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We have been running since 1992 and
patrons and volunteers enjoy the day.
2-3 hours morning or afternoon once every
three weeks is all that is needed.
Come and visit us, or for more information
call Ann Parkes 01244 678678
We have ‘vacancies’for volunteers at our
Handbridge Monday Club.
Up to 12 elderly people, who would
otherwise find it difficult to get out, spend
the day at St Andrew’s Church Hall.
We have been running since 1992 and
patrons and volunteers enjoy the day.
2-3 hours morning or afternoon once every
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Celebrations as park facelift

is officially unveiled
CHESTER’S Lord Mayor Cllr John Ebo cut the ribbon to launch
the £200,000 improvement scheme at Westminster Park last Pictured:
month.
The main attraction is the fabulous new BMX track, the first in The Lord Mayor
Chester, but over 1,200 trees have also been planted, a new Cllr John Ebo
cricket strip installed and more play equipment fitted. cuts the ribbon to
Councillor Richard Short, portfolio holder for Culture and officially open the
Recreation for Cheshire and Chester Council and a local ward new BMX track
councillor said: “The park has really been improved and now
provides a more attractive place for all local residents to visit and Lache Hornets
enjoy.” netball team
Paul Makin of the Friends of Westminster Park said: “Westmin-
ster Park is an important local space for people to enjoy, but eight The Catholic High
years ago it was suffering from lack of attention and investment. Jazz Band
The Friends and the council, by working together, have been able
to make significant improvements.”

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Good citizens
ONE challenge for schools is to find ways of teaching
‘citizenship’ and ‘community cohesion’ in a way which
is engaging and meaningful to pupils.
The theme next year at The Catholic High School
will be ‘Who is my neighbour?’ The campaign will be
on three levels – making the community cohesive by
challenging discrimination and bullying, by getting a
better understanding of the UK community and by
global links with other communities.
Part of the campaign will be celebrating new links
with schools in China and Uganda. At Easter Science
teacher Liz Bradley spent two weeks in Uganda
visiting the Bwijanga School.
Then in May head teacher John Murray and Terry
Daltrey, head at St Clare’s travelled to China to set up
links with a primary and a secondary school in Xi’an
in North West China.

Terry Daltrey
in China

Former head returns to

Walking for water
AS part of the science specialism the Catholic
High School have given curriculum time this year
to ‘Water’ as a cross-curricular theme.
To celebrate and complete the project the whole
school took part in a sponsored ‘Walk for Water’
with the aim of raising at least £5,000 for Water Aid
to help build a well in Africa.
The project has been made all the more special
with the new link to Bwijanga School in Uganda
and an existing link to Kitty Upper Basic School in
Gambia.
view improvements
IT was a tremendous privilege this term to
receive a visit from Michael Balfe, the last
Headteacher of St Bede’s and the founder
headteacher of The Catholic High School.
Accompanied by his son Kieran, Mr Balfe,
now in his eighties, had a guided tour
of the Emmaus Building, the dining hall,
school offices and staff room, and new
science labs. He was impressed with the
new drama and music facilities. Mr Balfe
was delighted to meet with his former
colleagues and talk with some of the
students.
Michael Balfe and current head teacher
John Murray outside the new school
reception area

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WALKING PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN

by Peter Colhoun

FOR those of us aged forty and over,

we can remember the ‘school nurse.’
Many of us were taken into the sports
hall and asked to walk across the
block wood flooring while we were
checked for knock-knees, tiptoe
walking, bow-legs, flatfeet and more!
The ‘school nurse’ walking check-ups
don’t seem to be a feature of modern
schooling, but for those of us who
are parents of young children (myself
included), we have a natural concern
that our children develop properly
on all health fronts - including their
standing, walking and running habits.
So who checks children’s
walking these days?
Many health professionals can offer
advice on how your toddler, infant or
teenager is walking. An appointment with
a Podiatrist can also be invaluable. As
Podiatrists, we have specialised training in assessing the standing, walking and running habits of
people of ALL ages.
How should children walk?
The simple answer is, that this depends on you child’s age. When babies become ‘toddlers’ at
around 12-18months, they should have “fat, flat and floppy feet.”(1)
However, the natural low arch of the foot, the knock-knee stance and tibial torsion should all
improve each year until the early teens, when the normal arch and stance should be observed.
Your Podiatrist can measure your child’s feet and lower limb angles to check that they are within
the indicated range that is appropriate for his/her age.
What biomechanical problems can children have?
Children who are excessively pronating can experience arch or achilles pain, osgood schlatters
(knee) syndrome, and other musculoskeletal issues. Other conditions are unique to growth and
age, eg, tiptoe walking can still present in older toddlers, whilst Sever’s Disease causes heel pain
most commonly in ten year olds. Orthotic insoles can help most problems.
Would you like to have your child assessed?
To book an hour’s biomechanical assessment, please phone Peter directly on 07880 702 475, or
contact the Clinic reception staff on 01244 682 500.
The fee for the hour assessment is £50 and we welcome patients who self-pay and self-refer or
those who come via medical insurance policies. Ask us for details.

Submitted by: eter Colhoun MChS SRCh HPC. Podiatrist. 137 Hough Green. Chester CH4 8JR
Reference: (1)Valmassy’s Clinical Biomechanics (Podopaediatrics)

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How do you make a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the microwave until it’s Bill Withers
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ROCK GODS BECOME PENSIONERS

T
HE music festival
season is upon us, and
it is always at this time
of year that realisation dawns
that more and more of those
rock gods from yesteryear
have suddenly become of
pensionable age.
Among those on stage at this
year’s Glastonbury Festival were
a wealth of veterans including Tom
Jones, Status Quo, Neil Young,
Crosby Stills and Nash and the
Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.
Elsewhere at British festivals this
summer you could find others
who have long left the first flush
of youth behind; bands like the
Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, The Saving for your retirement is so important
Specials, Human League, Ultravox
and Squeeze.
They all still rock but the years roll A savings culture can be nurtured among
inexorably by. The rock generation of the 1950’s young people at an early age by parents and
and 60’s are today’s pensioners. And before grandparents, providing valuable nest eggs
they know it, the present crop of rising rock stars for the future. By doing so, young people will
will be heading towards pensionable age. see the benefit of regular saving. The key to
This exemplifies why the importance of retire- effective retirement planning is to start investing
ment planning should never be underestimated. as much as you can afford as soon as possible,
And yet, sadly, it is. According to a recent sur- either on a regular basis or as a lump sum,
vey commissioned by the BBC, half of UK adults so that money has plenty of time to grow.
aged between 20 and 60 are not putting aside The longer you save for retirement, the more
any funds into a pension. The survey indicated compound interest increases the size of your
the situation was worst among under-30’s, with fund.
only about one in three putting anything into a The golden rule is to find out exactly how much
scheme at all. Among 41 to 60-year-olds, 45% is needed in retirement, and start planning for
are not currently paying into a pension fund. it now. With increased longevity, retirement can
(Source: BBC 26/5/09 – Survey by Gfk NOP commissioned by BBC:- now last longer than the time we spent working.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/business/8068728.stm) It is therefore essential to accumulate more
For workers in their 20’s and 30’s, retirement while we are working in order to meet the extra
can seem a long way off, but with people living costs of living longer.
longer, the reality is that they need to start The recent changes to legislation have made
funding their retirement as early as possible to the pension system much simpler and more
avoid a late pension panic. Retirement planning flexible for everyone. People can now invest as
involves saving over the long term, and it is much as they earn into a pension plan provided
therefore very important that a savings culture is this does not exceed £245,000. A lifetime
instilled in people from a young age. allowance of £1.75m caps the size of a fund on

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Financial advice with Simon Dangar

which individuals can claim tax benefits. What
makes pension contributions special is that
tax relief is available. Personal contributions
are payable net of basic rate tax of 20% and
relievable against the higher rate of 40%.
However, individuals with an income above
£150,000 in this or either of the previous two
tax years may only receive higher rate tax
relief on contributions of up to £20,000pa.
Furthermore, 25% of the fund can be taken as
a tax free lump sum at any time after the age
of 50 (or 55 when this becomes the minimum
retirement age in 2010/11).
Another change is that people can take
benefits from the age of 55 without ceasing
employment, which increases the number of
options available to people. You no longer
have to purchase an annuity, you can take the
tax-free cash and decide not to take an income
from your pension, and you do not even need
to purchase an annuity when you reach the
age of 75.
This increased all-round flexibility in the
system gives people a real chance to start
funding a good pension. But as we have
seen, the years rapidly roll by. The first rock
generation’s anthem “hope I die before I get
old” may have happened for a handful of stars,
but the vast majority of that generation are
finding out that the prospects of living longer
could mean a greater risk of outliving savings.
Most people do not have the time or
knowledge to understand the many tax-
efficient ways to fund this most important
stage in our lives, which is why it is vital
to seek the best professional advice from
a wealth manager. Then you can sit back,
rock in your chair and watch the years roll
by.
To receive a free guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement
Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced by St. James’s
Place Wealth Management, contact Simon R Dangar of the St.
James’s Place Partnership on 0151 224 8701 or email simon.
dangar@sjpp.co.uk

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AuGuST IN yOuR GARDEN
Gardening by Janet Heath
AUGUST can be a dull month in the garden as the spring and early summer flowering shrubs and
perennials are over and tree foliage can look a bit tired.
With a bit of planning, you can have colour in the garden if you concentrate on flowering
perennials and some shrubs. Flowering shrubs include such favourites as hydrangeas,
Hypericum Hidcote with its shiny buttercup yellow flowers, Lavatera, which flowers for weeks in
shades of white and pink and Buddleia, try the variety Black Knight with its deep purple flowers.
If you go for flowers, there are many perennials that will reliably flower every year especially if
you have a sunny border. Campanula lactiflora is tall with clusters of bell flowers in white or pink.
For something different and if you have slightly damp soil, consider Inula hookeri which will give
you large, yellow delicately fringed daisy flowers about 75cm (30ins) tall in July and August. Pair it
with scarlet or deep pink Dahlias for a bright show of summer colour. Gypsophila or Baby’s Breath
is an old cottage garden favourite with tiny button white flowers on tall stems (75cm (30ins) which
will give you an airy cloud of white.
In the vegetable garden you should keep your, salads, tomatoes, beans and courgettes watered.
If you pick them regularly, they will continue to produce. Beans and peas will tend to stop
producing if pods are allowed to mature. Late salads and radishes can be sown for cropping in
autumn. Try some of the salad leaves for winter such as Land Cress which is similar in flavour to
watercress but easier to grow in fertile soil that does not dry out. Spinach can also be sown for
winter and spring cropping again in rich fertile soil.
August is a good time to clip hedges for the last time in the year. Lavender can also be clipped
back after flowering for bushy growth next year. Remember not to cut back into wood where there
is no green growth, as this will kill the plant.
Lawns may well be looking tired after long dry spells but they will come back again after early
autumn rains. Rather than waste water on the lawn, just accept the situation!
Janet Heath – The Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 janet@gardenmentor.co.uk

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COMMUNITY LISTINGS
WESTMINSTER PARK
Westminster Park Forum Committee Junior Football: Westminster Park FC
Julie Sams Tracy Sheedy 680544 www.westminsterparkfc.co.uk
e-mail chair@wpforum.org.uk Lache and Westminster Local History Group
www.wpforum.org.uk Linda Shuttleworth, 679791
National Women’s Register:
Westminster Park
Christine Westcott, 675431
Community Centre
19 Five Ashes Road, Westminster Park Scottish Dancing
671243 Anne Croall, 676167
Tennis-Glan Aber Tennis Club
Clubs & organisations Sue Britton, 677936
based in Westminster Park
Westminster Park Community Association
Belgrave Badminton Club Gill Williams, 671243
Keith, 671077
Scouting
Belgrave Pre-School
Group Scout Leader: Sue Jones, 675538
Carol Welch, 671243
Beavers (Wednesday): Christina Dean, 680163
Bowls Cubs (Monday): Francis Hardy, 674571
Bob Cooper, 675204 Cubs (Thursday): Christine Owens, 676691
Bridge Club Scouts (Friday): David Aird, 675063
John Arrowsmith, 682588 Explorer Scouts (Tuesday): Simon Ashton,
0151 512 6458
Croquet
Network: Kath Kitchen, 379031
Janet Davies, 350370
Guiding
Friends of Westminster ParK
Paul Makin, 678612 Rainbows (Monday): Pat McGettigan, 677134
Brownies (Tuesday): Jan Hooper, 674701
Healthy Walking Group
Guides: District Commissioner:Sue Fryer, 679945
Mike Lloyd, 680328

Useful Numbers
Age Concern (Cheshire). . . . . . . . 01606 881 668 Northgate Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 380 444
Bus & Coach (Cheshire Bus Info). 01244 602 666 Refuse Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 402 477
Chester City Football Club. . . . . 01244 371 376 Samaritans (Chester). . . . . . . . . . 01244 377 999
Chester Fire Station. . . . . . . . . . . 01244 342 145 Cineworld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0871 2002000
Chester Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 380 280 Vision Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 381515
Cheshire West and Chester Council 0300 123 8 123
Schools
Cheshire Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 350 000
Queen’s Park High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981500
Countess of Chester Hospital . . 01244 365 000
Eccleston Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981151
Grosvenor Estates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 684400
Belgrave Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981000
Handbridge Medical Centre. . . . . 01244 680169
Overleigh St Mary’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981700
John Lennon Airport (Liverpool). 0870 129 8484
St Clare’s Catholic Primary. . . . . . . . . . . 981110
Lache Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . 01244 671991
Catholic High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981600
Manchester Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . 0871 2710711
National Rail Enquiries (Info only).0845 748 4950 Churches
NHS Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 46 47 Handbridge (St Mary’s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671202
NHS Stop Smoking Service. . . . 0800 169 0 169

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LACHE PARK
Community Safety Wardens
Drop in surgery at Lache
Community Centre every
Monday from 2-4pm
Weekly Community Centre
Timetable
Cyber centre IT
LACHE PARK
Monday : 9.30 -11.30am
Tuesday : 7-9pm
Wednesday : 12.45 - 2.45pm
Thursday : 10-12noon, 7-9pm
Friday : 9.30 -11.30am, 12.30-
2.30, 7-9pm
Monday:
• 60+ Monday Club - 10am-2pm
• Gentle Mobility (50+) 1-1.30pm
• Learning Champions - 1 - 3pm
• Credit Union - 2.30-3.30pm
CHESTER
Chester Croquet Club
Chester Croquet Club meets
in Westminster Park off Hough
Green in Chester and is always
pleased to welcome new
members of all standards. No
previous knowledge of the game
is needed and all equipment will
be provided. Players must wear
flat-soled shoes.
Call the club Secretary and
coach, Janet Davies on 01244
350370.
SALTNEy
Come Dancing at Saltney Social
Club, Ballroom dancing every
Thursday 8.15pm to 11.15pm.
Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep,
Latin and Sequence. Live music
by professional musicians
“Sounds Familiar”. Large dance
floor. Tel. 01244 671000
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• Rosemary Conley - 5.30-7pm
• English class - 6.30-8.30pm
• Cyber Centre ECDL CLAIT
lessons. 7-9pm
• Ninjitsu - 7-9pm
Tuesday:
• Fruit and Veg Bags 9am-1pm
• Tues lunch 12-1pm
• Dancing. 5.30-7.30pm
• Stop Smoking. 5.30-7.30
• Cyber 7-9pm
Wednesday:
• Maths 9.30-11.30
• Cooking 9.30-11.30
• Cheerleaders - 4.30 - 7.30pm
• Ninjitsu 7-9pm
Thursday:
• Fruit and Veg Bags 9am-1pm
• English 9.30 –11.30
HANDBRIDGE
St Mary’s Community Nursery
Old Wrexham Road,
Handbridge.Tel 981222
Rhythm Time
Monday morning at St Mary’s
Church Hall. Music classes
for babies toddlers and pre
schoolers. Ring Julia on
07789867589
www.rhythmtime.net
Parent & Toddler Groups
Youth & Community Centre
Monday morning (9-11.30am)
St Mary’s Church Hall
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Handbridge URC
Tues 10am - 11.30am
Chester youth Club
Overleigh Road
Junior 5 -6.30pm Tue/Thurs
Senior 7 - 8.30 Tue/Thurs
679559. Learning to play rock
instruments 7 -16 year olds
01745 815200
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• Lunches. 12-1
• Family history + it. 12.30-2.30
• Baby Matters. 1-2.30
• Credit union. 7-8pm
Friday:
• Exercise 9.15-10.15
• Crafts 10.30-12.30
• Antenatal. 1-3pm
Saturday:
• Junior Club 10-12noon
Lache Park Library Times
Monday 2-7pm
Tuesday 9.30am-1pm / 2-5pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9.30am-1pm / 2 -7pm
Friday 9.30am-1pm / 2 -5pm
Saturday 9.30am-1pm
Local Councillors
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Arthur Harada (Con):
57 Lache Park Avenue
Tel 678679
Richard Short (Con)
9 Ludwell Close
Westminster Park
Tel 678559
Razia Daniels (Con)
11 The Shipgate, Chester
Tel 312392
HOuGH GREEN
Hough Green Residents’ Association.
Contact Norman Trott, secretary, on
683540
DODLESTON
Look at the website www.dodleston.com
CuRZON PARK
Curzon Park Residents’ Association
www.cpraonline.org

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rimestoppers
is unique. Founded
nationally in 1988, it
is the only UK independent
Charity working to help
solve crimes. Cheshire
Crimestoppers, a regional
Board promoting the
Crimestoppers message in
your area, was established
in 1998. our Board
comprises volunteers drawn
from across Cheshire east,
Cheshiire West, Halton and
Warrington.
increasingly, witnesses to
crime, and those who know
who may have committed
a crime, are reluctant to go
directly to the police, or to
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allow you to avoid both by
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number, 0800 555 111, with
information about crime, at
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traced and does not appear
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If so call Crimestoppers
We do not trace your call.
We will not ask for your name.
You could get a cash reward for
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Cash rewards are paid without callers revealing their identity
Cheshire Crimestoppers is part of Crimestoppers Trust which is a Registered Charity
and no policeman will ever
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You may also contact
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