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Heswall police completed a

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Claire House Children’s Hospice

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residents was determined that improvements were made to this area.

Jeff said “Progress over the years has been slow, with many reasons
being
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including a lack of available resources. I think however, that it is
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Pedal power pays off for police

HESWALL Neighbourhood Policing Team successfully completed a 50-mile sponsored
bike-ride in aid of Claire House Children’s Hospice.
Claire House is a part of Heswall Neighbourhood and officers visit regularly to show
their support to the staff and children. The hospice needs to raise £200,000 every
month to keep its doors open and the officers’ aim was to raise at least £2,500.
The sponsored ride received support from local businesses Castle Motors, Wirral
Wheelz, K-cycles, Iceland, and the Ravenscroft Public House.
Fourteen people did the ride and police were accompanied by the local sports
development officer. All the officers completed the route, despite the fact that some
were on borrowed bikes because they didn’t own one.
The weather was fine and the
riders and back-up team visited all
Wirral police stations, clocking up an
impressive 53-miles. Neighbourhood
staff collected donations at all
stations raising nearly £500 from
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Curtain comes down on film society

HESWALL Film Society is being wound up due to a lack of committee members.
In recent years the society has experienced a declining membership which puts its
future at risk.
The society has been showing films in Heswall for 40 years but recently faced an
uncertain future due to a shortage of members and officers.
Secretary of Heswall Film Society, Vanessa Matthews, said: “If anyone is interested
in film and would be willing to help out within the society, which holds nine events per
year, they should contact Jean Jones on 677 4590 or visit the Heswall Film Society
website on www.heswallfilmsoc.org.uk.
Pictured: Heswall Film Society members pictured with MP Ben Chapman earlier
in the year

 THE Orange Tree Coffee Garden, on Telegraph Road, has now closed

 HESWALL police confiscated two bottles of vodka, six large bottles of cider
and 60 cans/bottles of lager from under-age drinkers in the town last month.
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Helping your pet cope with Bonfire Night

While we as humans may enjoy celebrating 5th November with fireworks, for many pets this can
be an extremely stressful time. Dogs and cats have extremely good hearing and can be startled or
afraid of noises that are loud or unfamiliar. There are a number of things that you can do to help your
pet during this period so that they feel more secure and to help keep them safe.
Protecting Cats and Dogs from Noise and Accidents
Never let your pet outside while fireworks are being let off, even if you think they won’t be fright-
ened as they can be very unpredictable around loud noises which could result in an accident and/
or injury. Make sure that you have exercised your dog earlier in the day before the fireworks start so
that they are more likely to settle in the evening. Keep all windows closed and curtains drawn and
block off your cat or dog flaps so that they can’t escape. It is advisable to have your pet micro-
chipped so if they do get out, they can be easily traced and reconciled with you quickly. We are
doing a special offer of just £15 throughout October for microchipping – see our advert for more
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Having background noise which they are familiar with can be helpful to distract them, eg TV or
radio and this will block out some of the noise of the fireworks. Try to avoid leaving your pet alone as
this can make them more stressed. There is also a product known as D.A.P (Dog Appeasing Pherom-
one) which can be given to your pet in the lead up to Bonfire night. This simulates a scent signal that
bitches produce to help their puppies settle and feel safe. D.A.P has been proven to help reduce
firework fear in dogs and it comes in a variety of formats but the most effective product comes as a
plug-in which you use in your home and is suitable for dogs of any age. It is advisable to start using
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Protecting Smaller Domestic Animals
Pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents and birds all need to be treated with special care when
fireworks are being let off as these animals are easily frightened.
Make sure that you bring outdoor hutches and cages inside for the night or into a shed/garage
where they can be kept as quiet as possible. You can cover hutches & cages with a blanket to
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OWNERSHIP OF THE HOME
IN most cases where a couple purchase a
home they will purchase it in joint names.
The way in which they actually have the joint
ownership worded in legal terms can have
significant implications not only in the case
of the death of one of them but also in the
situation where they split up and they were
not married.
If a couple hold the ownership in their home
as beneficial joint tenants the survivor of them
will become entitled to the whole ownership of
the property and the half share of the first to die
will not pass to anyone else. This might not be
the desired result in the case of an unmarried
couple or where the surviving spouse was
already in residential care with a potential claim
on the property for the care fees paid by Social
Services.
There would be entirely different results if on the
other hand the couple were to hold their home as
tenants in common because not only could their
respective shares be left by will to whomsoever
they chose but also their shares could be held
in unequal amounts to reflect what each had put
into the property.
It is usually helpful to consider what type of
ownership is to be preferred when you buy your
home as this can then facilitate the leaving of
your share in it by will in a situation when you
may not necessarily leave it to your spouse/
partner. In most cases, this will not be because
you do not want him/her to inherit the share
but because you do not want Social Services
to claim it. (We should mention that holding as
tenants in common has often proved a benefit
in the past in connection with Inheritance Tax
planning wills but this is of less significance now
due to recent changes in Inheritance Tax law and
may be of even less significance in the future.)
The rights of the surviving spouse/partner do not
need to be prejudiced in a tenancy in common
situation where the other’s share is left to
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someone else as it can be put into a small trust
in the will so that the surviving spouse/partner is
entitled to enjoy the benefit of the share of the
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deceased owner in the home and following the
death of the surviving spouse/partner the share
then passes to eg the children.
In the case of unmarried couples owning the
home we usually recommend that not only do
they hold as tenants in common but also that
they have a separate agreement or declaration
of trust detailing what is to happen in the event
of either a sale situation or one of them no longer
wishing to live at the property. It is often the case
that the ownership is not in equal shares and, for
example, part of the deposit has been provided
by one partner sometimes with the assistance of
his or her parents; this leads on to the final part
of this article.
one of the factors resulting in the current state
of the housing market is the lack of first time
buyers able to proceed. The first time buyer is
often the first link in a “chain” of conveyancing
transactions. Because of the current reluctance
of many lenders to loan more than 80% of the
value, first time buyers are having to scrape
around for a large deposit often in a situation
where they are still saddled with student debts.
Some first time buyers will be fortunate enough
to look to parents to help them onto the property
ladder.
In cases where there is only one first time buyer
then we could well advise the parents on being
joint owners of the property with their child and
once again there would be the consideration
of whether or not there should be a tenancy in
common backed by a declaration of trust.
For further information, please contact
Margaret Gordon at Maxwell Hodge in Heswall
on 0151 342 6447 or Daphne Bridson at
Maxwell Hodge in West Kirby on 625 9154
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Giving Wirral South people the voice they deserve

“Building success into community protection

and enhancement”
Over the last few years a number of residents have voiced sadness at the
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decline of the Brimstage woods area and in particular the Cheshire

railings which define the boundary at the junction of Brimstage Road
and Barnston Road.

Jeff, having learnt of the work carried out by a local resident on a purely
voluntary basis, keeping the area tidy and paths open for use by local
residents was determined that improvements were made to this area.

Jeff said “Progress over the years has been slow, with many reasons
being given by council officials for not carrying out restoration works
including a lack of available resources. I think however, that it is
important that council tax payers in Heswall see the local authority
investing in their community”.

Following a site meeting earlier this year with a senior council officer,
the Heswall Conservative Action Team was able to secure a
commitment to carry out restoration work to the Cheshire railing at the
site which was in very poor condition. They are now in place.

Councillor Les Rowlands

said “I`m delighted that our
persistence & determination
has paid off and the original
railing has been replaced
with like and not a cheaper
and plainer version. This
work was long overdue and
brings a clear improvement
to the immediate area”.

Jeff concluded by adding

that “I hope this will be the
first in a number of
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initiatives to enhance this

important and prominent Heswall site”.

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Signing off
summer in
fine style
To finish the summer off in
style the Mayor and Mayoress
of Wirral, Andrew and Kathy
Hodson held their Last Summer
Wine Dance at Thornton Hall
Hotel & Spa.
The Mayor and Mayoress, who
live in Lower Heswall, were
delighted with the success
of the event which raised
approximately £7,000 which
will go towards the Mayor’s
Charities.
The next event will be held
in March 2010 and it it highly
recommended to reserve tickets
for it. The event was once again
organised by Ina Schmidt of
Diamond Events.

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Opposite page, top:

Mayoress Kathy Hodson
and Heather Caley, from
House of Hilbre

Bottom: Crew members

and friends of the HMS
Astute at Barrow

Right: The Mayor

and Mayoress with
the exclusive Hamper
donated from Harrods.

Below: Ina Schmidt

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to concerns
HESWALL police have revealed how
they have been tackling crime recently.
In the monthly bulletin, the police
outline how they have responded to
concerns:
‘You said
Monitor young people in Heswall
around the bus station, Puddydale, The
Dales & the Beacons to ensure good
behaviour
We did
We did regular patrols in the park area
and feedback has been very positive.
You said
Monitor behaviour in and around
premises with late licences in Heswall
town centre
We did
We are working closely with licensees
and the Licensing Department to
ensure good management of premises,
and provide a presence every Friday &
Saturday night.
You said
Develop diversionary activities for the
half-term and Halloween/Bonfire Night
We did
We are working with partners to
obtain funding and provide a range
of activities for young people in this
period.’
Accident blackspot
WORK has finally begun on a new
roundabout near the Cottage Loaf pub,
at Thurstaston, in an attempt to reduce
accidents.
The work is expected to last nearly
two months, during which time there
will be closures to Station Road and
Thurstaston Road as well as overnight
closures to Telegraph Road.
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domestic goddesses with little time to spare (I know you’re
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out there, Heswall and West Kirby!) New ideas for healthy
eating mixed with some unashamedly comfort food all go
together to make up a great cookery book . Would make a
fantastic Christmas present.

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Coffee time: Pictured at the Heswall Animal Welfare Society coffee morning
last month are Joyce Mulcahy, Marie Nicholls, Carol Burd (secretary), Ann Farrell
and Pat Murray (chairwoman). The coffee morning help to raise money for the
society’s work in rehoming cats and dogs in the area.

 PLANS for al fresco dining at The Ravenscroft pub, in The Mount, have been
criticised by the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The pub’s owners want to extend the licence to allow alcohol to be served in the
outdoor area. But the Jehovah’s Witnesses say it will create too much disturbance at
the nearby worship hall.

 A NEW health centre will be built at the former Warrens Nursery, in Thingwall.
Wirral Primary Care Trust and West Wirral Group Practice finally got their scheme
through the council after an eight year planning wrangle.
The multi-million pound project will replace surgeries in Heswall, Irby and Thingwall.

Marie Curie walkers raise over £3,500!

MARIE Curie Cancer Care held its annual sponsored walk from Thurstaston Visitor
Centre last month. Families walked a scenic route along the Wirral Way, through
The Dales and The Dungeon raising money to support the Marie Curie nurses.
COMMUNITY

Marie Curie fundraiser Colette Byrne said: “The Thurstaston walk has really
exceeded our expectations, this year we had just over 60 walkers who raised an
amazing pledged amount of £3,500!’
For more info contact Colette on 801 1405 or colette.byrne@mariecurie.org.uk
Money raised from the Thurstaston Walk will be used to help the Marie Curie Wirral
home nursing service provide practical nursing care to people seriously ill with 21
cancer in the comfort of their own homes.

My best friend ran away with my wife, and let me tell you, I miss him - Henry Youngman
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A chic & romantic venue

for your dream wedding
THE Barn is rapidly establish-
ing a reputation as one of the
best restaurants in the area.
Whether it’s a cosy dinner for
two or a bigger gathering of 20
people, the Barn is the perfect
place to dine.
But did you know that the
venue, in Bridge Trafford, near
Chester, can be hired for much
bigger events catering for up to
120 people?
If you are getting married,
why not consider the Barn for
your wedding day. Imagine
this……a unique 400 year
old converted dairy farm set
in open Cheshire countryside
overlooking rolling fields. Inside an impressive and respectful renovation resulting in a beautiful
interior filled with character. With an emphasis on informality in a relaxing atmosphere The Barn
Cheshire is a chic romantic wedding venue with a difference.
The Barn is happy to deal with any event queries or bespoke requirements for Weddings, Christen-
ings, Funerals, Anniversaries and Birthdays or any other occasion.

Christmas bookings now being taken for our 3 course dinner

at just £27.95pp (served between 1st and 23rd December)
We still have vacancies for Christmas Day Lunch. Ring for details.
COMMUNITY

The Barn, Sandfield Farm

Chester Road, Bridge Trafford
Chester, CH2 4JR
Tel 01244 303100
www.thebarncheshire.co.uk

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 01244 350398
Youth policy pays dividends for
YoU may have driven past Caldy RFC a
hundred times and not realised that it is one of
the biggest and most successful rugby clubs
on the Wirral.
Situated between West Kirby and Heswall, it
is set in the beautiful grounds of Thurstaston
Country Park and not only plays host to
Caldy’s four senior squads but also has an
extremely successful Junior and Mini’s section
that includes two flourishing Girl’s sides at U15
and U18.
Caldy’s 1st XV have been leading the way
with their consistently strong performances
that have secured them a place in the National
2 North League.
Director of Rugby Matt Holt says: “The boys
have done well, we managed to finish a strong
second last year to ensure our promotion into
the new National Two North Division. There is
no denying that this league is going to be an
extremely competitive one but I am confident
that we can improve on last year.”
Caldy RFC have a one Club policy that
ensures both the Junior and Mini’s sections
are well supported and as such thrive in their
own right. At the end of last season the Junior
section’s success was highlighted on Sunday
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the 26th of April when the U13’s, U14’s and
U15’s each fought their way to victory in the
Cheshire Cup final that was hosted at the club.
The U13’s won a thrilling final against local
rivals Wirral, battling their way back from 10 –
14 down to win their 1st Cheshire Cup final 17
– 15 in a closely fought game.
The U14’s had an equally tough final against
Stockport. However, a previous training
session with, All Black, Zinzan Brooke
managed to provide the boys with all the
drive they needed to overpower the Stockport
forwards and fight their way back from 0 – 7
to take the lead and finish a comfortable 20
points to 7.
The pressure was now on for the U15’s
to complete the hat trick and win their final
against a strong Lymm team. The tight score
line (5-5, 10-5, 17-10, 17-17) reflects just how
hard the boys had to work for each point.
Lymm never backed down, even when Caldy
were awarded a penalty inside Lymm’s 22
in the last five minutes of the game. Liam
Isaacs made the decision to kick for goal and
delivered making the score 20 – 17 and, for
the third time that day, Caldy celebrated in
style.
or rugby club
Iain Corlett, chairman of the Caldy Junior
section commented: “It was such an amazing
day, electric, and to have hosted it at the club
as well, the atmosphere was unbelievable.
It’s a day that won’t be forgotten at the club,
we’re so proud of our boys – all of them!”
It is not surprising that many of the 1st and
2nd team places are filled with players who
have come right through the club. There are
also those players, such as Shaun Woof
(club captain), who have progressed to
play representative and Premiership rugby,
but who have returned to Paton Fields to
play at their beloved club and pass on their
knowledge and experience. Woof reflects,
“This is a club you come back to, we all do,
it’s a special place”.
Having said that, it is also a club that
openly welcomes new members; be they
supporters, players or sponsors. So if you
fancy coming down for a day you won’t be
disappointed!
www.caldyrugby.co.uk
Pictures show the trophy winning Under
15s team in action during their final
against Lymm earlier this year
What is a solicitor’s favourite dessert. Sue it pudding
Strong start for
senior teams
THE 1st XV have enjoyed some good
results at the beginning of the season.
They defeated London Scottish 78-0
in a friendly before seeing off Westoe
38-15 in their opening league game.
Huddersfield ended the unbeaten run
with a 32-17 win at Caldy in a game
dominated by penalties.
The 2nd XV lost 22-16 to Lymm in the
County Cup but recovered their form
in the opening two league games with
a 51-7 win over Altrincham and a 47-5
hammering of Birkenhead Park.
The 3rd XV lost 22-12 to Sefton in
their first outing in the league but beat
Crewe and Nantwich 41-7 the following
week.
The Senior Colts beat Wirral 20-16 in
a tight encounter in the league.


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Hotel is full of Eastern promise

Thornton Hall Hotel has became known over the last two years for its expertise in
Asian weddings!
The team of Diamond Events , Thornton Hall’s exclusive event – and wedding
planning team, started Asian Weddings in the self contained Torintone Suite at the
hotel.
“We knew that there is a huge demand in the market,” explains Ina Schmidt of
Diamond Events.
“And with our Torintone
Suite we are just
the perfect place for
big weddings with a
specialised caterer at our
side.”
The hotel works with the
ENTERTAINMENT

finest catering companies

in the North West and is
also planning Bollywood
Nights during the next
month. All enquiries
please call: 0151 353
3703 or: 077253 261 46.
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WHAT’S ON IN OCTOBER
Thursday 8th October
Fashion Show in aid of the North West Cancer Research Fund, Heswall Committee,
at Westwood Grange Hotel, Thornton Hough, 7.45pm. Compered by Heswall fashion
shop Suzi G. Tickets £8 available from Suzi G’s shop and Linghams, Heswall

Saturday 10th October

Attic Sale at Heswall Hall, 2-4pm. Call Gary Banks on 342 4959. (Also 24th Oct)

Wednesday 14th - Saturday 17th October

Heswall operatic Society present Big Band and Broadway, featuring the Wirral Schools
Big Band at Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight - 7:30pm.

Monday 19th - Wednesday 21st October

The River Dee High Tide: Enjoy stunning views of the high tide, reaching over 30ft,
from 12pm, Heswall shore, bottom of Banks Road, Lower Heswall. Enquiries 678 5488
(Also Wednesday 4th - Friday 6th
November)
The
WIRRAL WILDLIFE EVENTS Marsh Cat
Sunday 4th October
Apple Day, Eastham Country Park, Good quality food from
2 - 4pm. around the world
Friday 13th November
Richard Gardner: “Water Voles”, Room Inclusive Lunch Menu (Served Mon - Sat 12 - 2.30pm)
B, Heswall Hall. 7.30 pm. Admission £2. 2 Courses £9.50
All welcome. Richard is the North West
Inclusive Dinner Menu
Lowlands Water Vole Project Officer (Served Mon, Tues 6 - 9pm, Wed, Thur 6-9.30pm, Fri 6 - 10pm,
with the Cheshire Wildlife Trust. He will Sat 5 - 10pm, Sun 5.30-9pm)
give us an insight into his work with this 2 Courses £12.50
iconic species of the riverbank.
Inclusive Sunday Lunch (Served 12 - 3pm)
2 Courses £11.50
Rosemary Douglas
Mind, Body & Spirit Fairs
ENTERTAINMENT

• STAGE ACTS • MEDITATION • WORKSHOPS

• DEMONSTRATIONS • PALMISTRY • CLAIRVOYANCE
• MEDIUMSHIP • ANGEL AND TAROT READINGS 1 Mostyn Sq, Parkgate
• PSYCHOMETRY • AURA PHOTOGRAPHY
Sat 14th Nov: Nantwich Civic Centre
Tel 0151 336 1963
Beam Street, Nantwich Web www.marshcat.com email: info@marshcat.com
Sun 15th Nov: Winnington Park Recreation Club
Northwich Christmas menus now available.
For further info or to pre-book
Pick up or view on line
call 07828 187468 www.rosemarydouglas.com 27
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 Useful numbers and info
Clubs
Dee Sailing Club
Station Road, Thurstaston. Tel 648 2300
Concert Band
Rehearsals on Sundays 9:45am-12noon in
the Scout Hall, Sandy Lane. Tel 342 1944
Flower Club
Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8pm at
Alexander Hall, Rocky Lane. Tel 342 2060
Heswall Society
Established for the public benefit to conserve
the heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn
Eddowes on 342 5066
Horticultural Society
Meetings on the first Monday of the month at
7.30pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204
Lawn Tennis Club
Quarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775
Model Aircraft Club
Meets each Friday evening at the clubhouse
at Gayton. Web www.deesidemac.fsnet.co.uk
National Trust Association
For local members of The National Trust
- organises social events, speakers and
outings to places of interest. Tel 342 2847
Operatic Society
www.heswalloperatic.co.uk
Photographic Society
Meetings held at St.Peters Centre, Village
Road, Lower Heswall. Tel 648 5787
Riverside Players
Amateur dramatics company, based in
Heswall, with rehearsals at Richmond Hall
on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings.
Visit www.riverside-players.org.uk
Rotary Club
USEFUL NUMBERS
Heswall group meets every Thursday at
The Grange, Thornton Hough at 12.45pm.
Secretary 342 2370
Round Table
Social club with a conscience open to men
between 18 and 45, meeting at The Black
Horse, Lower Heswall & other venues. Tel
342 9159
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Senior Swimmers
open to anyone over 50, for “serious “ or light
exercise, at Caldy Grange Swimming Pool
every Friday morning Tel. 342 3703
Squash Club
Brimstage Road, Heswall. Tel 348 4732
Soroptimists
The group meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays
of the month at the Grange, Liverpool Road,
Neston. Tel 342 3446
Wirral WIldlife
The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
www.wirralwildlife.co.uk Tel 342 1395.
Woolgatherers
Heswall-based drama group. New members
welcome. Call 648 2717
Useful Numbers
MP
Ben Chapman, Wirral South. Tel 643 8797
Stephen Hesford, Wirral West. Tel 522 0531
Councillors
Peter Johnson, 342 1399
Leslie Rowlands 342 2454
Andrew Hodson 342 6253
Surgeries held on the first Saturday in the
month at Heswall Library, 10.30am-12noon
Police
Heswall Police Station. Non-emergencies
call: 709 6010. Monday - Friday 10am-5pm
Richmond Hall
Community based Hall in School Hill Heswall
available for hire to local community groups .
Contact 342 5742
Schools
Barnston Primary. Tel 342 5229
Gayton Primary. Tel 342 3772
Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491
St Peter’s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556
Travel
Co-op Travel, 206 Telegraph Road, Heswall. tel
342 6103
Wirral Council
General switchboard 0151 606 2000
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Aerials Dog Grooming Furniture repair

APEX Aerial Services
All types supplied,
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erected and repaired.Tel
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Anytime, 7 days dogs and cats removed, French polishing
Established over 25 welcome q Traditional caning
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5 Star Service y Corporate & Sporting Events

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Drainage Decorating Excavation

/ Painting
GORDON HATTON Davies Bros
& COMPANY
Drainage Consultants
I.J.M. Gardens & Drives Dug Out
Land Drainage
Pond Excavations
EST 1965
PAINTING & Top Soil Available
Blocked Drains Cleared
CCTV Drain Surveys DECORATING Small Demolition
Mini Digger & Driver Hire
Drains Relayed
Drains Relined
TEL IAN Contact James on:
0151 336 4637
Septic Tanks 0151 632 5656 or 07990765605
0151 336 2287 or Garden Design
07973 842010
Electrical
BARRY MORRIS
PAINTING & DECORATING
SERVICES

Private & Commercial

No job too big or too small

All types of domestic and Interior & Exterior

commercial work carried Time Served Tradesman with

25+ years experience
out by Part P registered
electricians. FREE ESTIMATES

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0151 632 1550 MOBILE: 07790243159

07969 598336 Glazing

Glaze-rite: Misted units
Cleaning
Mike’s replaced, all glazing work,
lead repairs, UPVC fitted
Painting & and PVC repairs. Tel 0151
342 0059 / 078375 84482
Decorating www.glaze-rite.com

Services Handyman
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Painting & Decorating,

No job too small roofing Paving, Gutter
Tel 336 2591 cleaning, gardening and
all DIY, (24 hours) Tel
34 or 077066 20775 0151 342 0059 / 078375
30 84482

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Plastering Plumbing Tarmac

CALDY TARMAC
(R. EATON & SONS)
r Bathroom installations FOR QUALITY
r Showers and tiling WORK & SERVICE
r Taps, toilet & basins Tel 342 6299
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all makes of garden machinery
A friendly and reliable 0151 336 1508 l Domestic and professional
local business
Established for over 25 years Mob 07789 817652 l Lawn mowers, strimmers,
ride on tractors, chain saws,
www.rwhplumbing.com cement mixers, hedge cutters etc.
0151 336 1965 l Hire equipment
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Wills
Colin Whatmore P&R
Plumbing, Heating
Plumbing Will In Time Ltd
Will In Time Ltd

and Gas Services Provide local, friendly and

Provide local, friendly and professional services in the comfort of your

All plumbing and

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* Boiler Swaps Fixed fees apply to all services

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Call Colin to discuss your requirements and obtain a free quote on

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Over the past 30 years

Merilyn has been harnessing
her skills and resources
to bring innovative and
inspirational designs to her
clients. Her vast experience
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