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people who dig up our roads -
but it’s good news that the gas 22 24
repairs on Hoole Road have
been completed weeks ahead of
schedule without damaging trade
too much.
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to be a very rocky path and for others ‘everything they touch turns
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Andy Glover has lived in
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at Hoole Baptist Church,
got me thinking about the question, “what is fairness?”
on Westminster Road,
as Youth Pastor, before
Most of us would agree it involves issues of equality, impartiality,
becoming the Pastor and
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now Team Leader.
is unfair to handle similar matters inconsistently. Most would agree
that it is unfair to impose punishment that is not commensurate with
the offence. The basic concept seems simple, even intuitive, yet applying it in daily life can
be surprisingly difficult. Even a superficial reading of the news and events over the past few
week highlights many examples of unfairness and injustice; an accident on a motorway that
kills 2 young men, the effects of Western global warming that causes flooding and droughts in
third world countries Bangladesh; the loss of jobs in a car factory which will devastate the local
economy; the deaths of British soldiers in Afghanistan; the sudden death of a family member
from a heart attack.

How do we handle and deal with life when it seems at time so unfair. Fairness is one of the
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citizenship these are the values that form the basis for forming good character in a person.
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“where was God in that moment?” Faith enables me to see that God does care and he wants to
draw near to us so we can begin to make sense of life and to understand I am not subject to fate
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I decided to have a facial for a big night out
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IN THE NEWS
Roadworks finish early: ENGINEERING work to replace National Grid gas
mains on Hoole Road finished two weeks and two days ahead of schedule.
The work was carried out by North West Gas Alliance, a partnership between National Grid
and Balfour Beatty which is working on several other locations in the city as part of their five
year programme of works.
Local Hoole and Newton Councillor Adrian Walmsley said: “When I was first informed of
the roadworks I was very concerned about the impact they would have on residents and
businesses in Hoole.
“Last month I e–mailed the North West Gas Alliance to praise them for carrying out the
work with such little disruption. It has exceeded all of our hopes and expectations.”
The works are part of National Grid’s programme to modernise the city’s gas supply
network by replacing 88 miles of century – old cast iron gas mains with modern
Polyethylene pipes over a five year period.
The new plastic pipes will ensure continued safe and reliable
gas supplies for Chester and will last around 80 years if left
 
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  The North West Gas Alliance is at present working on the
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 A51 Vicar’s Cross Road, the A5268 Nicholas Street in the
 city centre, the A41 Whitchurch Road near Haslin Cresent in
 Christleton where work is underway including Durban Avenue.
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  Work is also taking place at Hoole’s Greenbank Road and
Westminster Avenue in Westminster Park.
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to Newton Primary School last month to check out the multi-
THE THE
million pound improvements, including five new classrooms
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 IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNE
SYSTEM & BEAT THE
WINTER BLUES
by Catherine Gaskell
Holistic Nutritional Therapist

T
HE warm rays of the summer months have
disappeared, the days are shortening as
winter approaches and our thoughts turn to
keeping well.
Our immune systems have been stimulated
by the summer sun and naturally many people
have a feeling of well-being, increased energy
and vitality. The abundance of nutrient-rich
fresh fruit, vegetables and salads has provided
us with supernutrients afforded from a diet high
left to sit their nutrient value will be decreased.
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Steam vegetable until just tender or stir-fry in a
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Take caution in over buying and incorrect
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 Hoole Roundabout October 2009 19

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 Hoole Roundabout October 2009 23

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AUTUMN DELIGHTS IN OCTOBER

Gardening by Janet Heath

AUTUMN is well underway and your garden will be gradually shutting down in preparation for
winter. The exuberance of summer flowers and foliage gives way to the more subtle colours of
gold, russet, barley yellow and orange from grasses and leaves.
At this time of year there are still flowers - look out for Dahlias in white red or yellow, the pink
flowers of the fleshy Sedum spectabile and some Japanese Anemones will still be flowering.
However it is the foliage from grasses that will give you delight at this time of year. The grasses
such as Stipa gigantea with its tall oat heads and Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus has cream striped
green leaves.
Trees such as Acers have wonderful rich red foliage. There are also many varieties of Crab
Apple (Malus) such as John Downie or Golden Hornet with red or yellow small apples that stay on
the trees in autumn.
Rowans or Sorbus trees also have ornamental berries that can last on the tree for weeks
although the birds tend to eat the red berries first leaving yellow and cream berries on the tree.
In the garden you can continue to dig up and split perennials at this time of year. The roots will
continue to grow even in frosty conditions in soil that is still warm from summer below the surface.
Conifers and other evergreens can be moved at this time of year, as there is less likelihood of the
roots drying out.
Lawns can be scarified and given an autumn feed in October. It is also a good time to lay new
turf as it will be well watered in and be less likely to be walked on thus allowing it to grow on well.
Complete digging up any potatoes making sure none are left behind to harbour diseases. Apples
that are best for keeping tend to be ready for harvesting in October. An apple that is ripe is one
that can be picked when you lift it gently and it comes away easily. Pulling an apple from the tree
is an indication that it is not yet ripe.
Janet Heath Garden Mentor 01244 318258 www.gardenmentor.co.uk
Frankie Howerd’s wig looked as if it had its own dandruff - Nancy Banks-Smith
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YOU ARE INVITED TO:

Messy what?

? Do you want to know a little more about God but going to

church on Sundays just doesn’t fit into your routine?

? Would you like to meet other people from your area?

? Would you like to spend some quality time with your family?
? Would you like to have lots of fun as well as learning new
things?

Then Messy Church is just for you.......!

? WHO IS IT FOR? A warm welcome for EVERYONE - parents/carers, uncles,

aunties, grandparents, with their children, young, old, people on their own or with
family or friends.
* Please note that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult*

? WHAT HAPPENS? Crafts and games, a celebration with a story, PLUS - a Hot
Meal!

? WHERE? @ All Saints’ Church Centre Main Hall, Vicarage Road, Hoole.
? WHEN? Thursdays 1st October, 5th November, 3rd December

? what time? Starting from 3.30pm and finishing at 6.00pm

There’s no need to book, just come along. IT’S FREE TOO!

For further details please contact: Helen Ellis on 01244 322056
or email: office@allsaintshoole.org.uk

She was a redhead. No hair, just a red head - Les Dawson

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November 5th:
Tell us what you know about
fire-raisers - not who you are
CRIMESTOPPERS is the
only UK Independent char-
ity working to help solve
crimes.
Cheshire Crimestoppers is part of Crimestoppers Trust which is a Registered Charity
Cheshire Crimestoppers is
one of 39 Regional Volun-
teer Boards operating under
the Crimestoppers banner.
Bonfire Night is tradition-
ally a time when communi-
ties can come together and
enjoy responsibly organised
celebrations. There is, how-
ever, a darker side whereby
individuals or groups hide
under the cloak of ‘having a
good time’ to start deliberate
and dangerous fires and to
create fire-related distur-
bances which place mem-
bers of the public and their
property at risk. Increasingly,
such activity is not con-
fined to November 5th, but
begins around the middle of
October.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue
Service has, for many years,
encountered problems in
the run up to November 5th.
Although the number of inci-
dents has, thankfully, fallen
over recent years, 2008 still
This editorial was provided by Crimestoppers, Cheshire, and the views expressed
are not necessarily those of the publishers
He looked at me like I was a skid mark on a hotel towel - Lily Savage
Just tell us what you
know, not who you are
Call about
crime anonymously
Do you have any information on any
of these crimes?
�
�
�
Burglary
Violent Crime
Shoplifting
�
�
Buying or selling of
stolen goods
Criminal Damage
Arson
� � Drug Dealing
� Any other crime � Vehicle Crime
� Underage supply
of alcohol
If so call Crimestoppers
We do not trace your call.
We will not ask for your name.
You could get a cash reward for
your information.
Cash rewards are paid without callers revealing their identity
ments. We pass information
to the Police but are not
part of them and no police-
man will ever know who has
called us. In some cases, a
saw a total of 187 problem successful prosecution may
bonfires and 195 ‘small
result in the informant being
deliberate’ fires attended to eligible for a cash reward.
at a cost to the ratepayer of
over £374.000. On seven You may also contact us by
occasions, Fire and Rescue e-mail through the national
personnel were assaulted by website www.crimestoppers-
troublemakers whilst attend- uk.org where a fully encrypt-
ing to fires. ed system protects your
anonymity.
Cheshire Crimestoppers
is committed to reducing
fire-related crime, both
around Bonfire Night and Just tell us what you
during the remainder of know, not who you are
Call about
crime anonymously
the year.
We are looking for Do you have any information on any
your help of these crimes?
� Burglary � Buying or selling of
Violent Crime stolen goods
Please call 0800 55 111 �
� Shoplifting � Criminal Damage
if you know of anyone Arson � Drug Dealing
�
� Any other crime � Vehicle Crime
who has caused a de- � Underage supply
of alcohol
liberate fire, or who has If so call Crimestoppers
attacked Fire and Rescue We do not trace your call.
Personnel. Callers are We will not ask for your name.
You could get a cash reward for
not asked for their name, your information.
Cash rewards are paid without callers revealing their identity
or for any other means of
identification. A caller’s
number can not be traced
and does not appear on
itemised telephone state- Cheshire Crimestoppers is part of Crimestoppers Trust which is a Registered Charity
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Overleigh Roundabout April 2009

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HOOLE

Hoole Lawn Tennis Club Hoole Community Centre

Fairfield Road, Hoole Westminster Road
Tel 01244 342741
Senior Club Nights:
Monday and Thursday evenings Yoga
starting at 6pm (Only invited Juniors are Friday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm
permitted to play at these times.) Call Angela Needham 311952
Ladies Mornings: Women only Latin Fitness & Dance
Wednesday Mornings Mondays 10am. Call Marie-Louise 01352
(10am - 12pm) 770305
American Tournaments:
Low impact aerobics
2nd Sunday of the month May to
Beginners class Thursday 5.45 - 6.45pm.
September (2pm) (except June 8th -
£3. Contact Laura Harrison 07828524752
Aaron Cup)
E mail: weightmatters@live.co.uk
Junior Club Nights
(All sessions FREE for members) Hoole Allotments
Friday evenings 11th April to 26th Prices: £36 (full plot) £18 (half)
September inclusive Concessions: £18 (full plot) £9 (half)
School years 3-6: 4.30pm-5.30pm School For vacancies contact:
Years 7-11: 5.30pm-7.30pm allotments@chester.gov.uk
Hoole Library Tel: 402223
91 Hoole Road, Chester
Tel: 347401 Art Society
Opening hours: H.A.R.A Centre
Monday : 2-7pm; Tuesday : 2-5pm Westminster Road, Hoole
Thursday : 9.30am-1pm & 2-7pm Meets each Thursday from 10am to 2pm
Saturday : 9.30am - 1pm at the old girls school

NEWTON

Slimming World Newton Pre-school Plas Newton WI

At County Officers,
Plas Newton Lane,
Tel. 01244 536 754
On Wednesdays at
9.30am, 5.30pm and
7.00pm.
(During Term Time)
Monday - Friday
9am to 11.30am at Newton
School, Kingsway West
Tel. 01244 314271
The Women’s Institute
meeting is held 3rd
Wednesday of each month
at 7.30pm in St Michael’s
Church Hall, visitors
welcomed.

Don’t look at me in that tone of voice - Dorothy Parker

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Churches are not just used on a Sunday, they

are a focal point for community life, with Hoole United Reformed Church
youth clubs, Scouts, keep fit, slimming clubs Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3NT
and toddlers groups meeting there Sunday
10.30am Morning Worship (3rd Sunday
All Saints Church and Centre Holy Communion)
Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester. CH2 3HZ Monday
Sunday 12.15pm: Luncheon Club
9am: Holy Communion 5pm: Rainbows
10.45am Morning Praise (inc 1st All Age 6pm: Brownies
Worship; 2nd & 5th Holy Communion) 8pm: Keep Fit
1pm: AA Tuesday
6.30pm Evening Praise ( 1st & 3rd Holy 8pm: Women’s Friendship Group
Communion) (Fortnightly)
6pm: Franks (14-18 yr olds) Wednesday
Monday 6pm: Beavers
10am: Minis Toddler Group Thursday
1pm: Dinkies (for parents & babies under 1) 10am: Men’s Fellowship
7pm: Chester Philharmonic Orchestra 2.30pm: Ladies Fellowship
Tuesday Friday
9.30am: Slimming World 6.15pm: Cubs & Scouts
5.15pm: Slimming World 7.30pm: Play Reading (as arranged)
10am: Café @ All Saints
5pm: Rainbows Saturday
Ramblers Trip (1st Saturday of the month)
Wednesday
9.45am: Bible Study Fellowship for the Social Trips (as arranged)
benefit of people in the community.
5pm: Pathfinders Club Night For further details contact the Church
6.30pm: Arabic Dance Secretary: 01244 349130
Thursday
2.30pm: Senior Residents
4.30pm: B-It Theatre Company
7.15pm: Alpha Course
Friday
10am: Minis Toddler Group
Saturday
9.30am: B-It Theatre Company

For further details contact the church

minister: Rev John Kirkland
Office: Tel: 01244 322056
Email: office@allsaintshoole.org
Website: www.allsaintshoole.org

All heiresses are beautiful - John Dryden

CHURCHES IN HOOLE
Hoole Baptist Church
Hoole Lighthouse Centre, Westminster
Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3AU
Sunday
10.30am: Morning Celebration in Hoole
Community Centre
10.30am: Pulse - Church with a heart for the
family (1st Sunday each month)
11am: Focus Café (1st Sunday each month)
Monday
5.30pm: SODA Club - Dads & children
(school years 1&2) (1st Monday each
month)
8pm: CAP Money Management Course –
please contact us for exact details of this 3
week course
Tuesday
10am: Hoolitots Toddler Group
Wednesday
10am: Hoolitots Toddler Group
Hamilton Street
Methodist Church
Hamilton Street, Hoole, CH2 3JG
Sunday
10.30am: Morning Worship
4.00pm: Afternoon Fellowship
7.45pm: Chester Male Voice Choir
Tuesday
6.30pm: Brownies
Wednesday
7.30pm: Chester Male Voice Choir
He had a face like a collapsed lung - Raymond Chandler
Thursday
6pm: Trackers Youth Club (school years 3-6)
8pm: D’Biz Youth Club (School years 7-9)
Friday
4pm: D’Biz Coffee Bar
8pm: D’Biz Youth Club (School years 9 &
above)
Saturday
10am: Who Let the Dads Out - Toddler
Group (1st Saturday each month)
10am: Crossway Colts Football Coaching
(school years 3-6)
11am: Crossway Colts Football Coaching
(school years 7-9)
For further details contact the church
minister: Rev Andy Glover
Office:Tel: 01244 312037
Email:office@hbc.org.uk
Website www.hbc.org.uk
Thursday
10am: Toy Library-Stay and Play.
Tel: 317099.
Saturday
10am: Toy Library
10am: Bacon Butties
Monthly concerts held Fridays or
Saturdays see local publicity.
For further details contact the church
minister: Rev Paul Taylor
Office:Tel: 01244 321950
Email: R-TAYLOR2@sky.com
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