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I DON’T know if you have ever said this “life sometimes is just not
fair” I know I have! Situations and circumstances happen within the
cause of life that really do seem unfair and at times pretty random.
I sometimes wonder to myself why do bad things happen to good
people? Why is it that for some individuals the course of life seems
to be a very rocky path and for others ‘everything they touch turns
to gold?’
During the summer I read the autobiography of Dawn French, I really
enjoy reading about other people’s lives and what strikes me time and
time again, and it happened in the life of Dawn French, is that an
opportunity comes along in life where they seem to be in the right
place at the right time and then they make a choice to embrace
this opportunity. For many this choice leads them on a road to
some degree of success with work and life. Looking from the
Andy Glover has lived in
outside this can seem unfair? Why do some people break out and
Hoole with his wife Sue
move on from what life throws at them whilst others never seem to
for 20 years. Andy began
move on from particular difficult situations and circumstances. This
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
proportionality, openness and due process. Most would agree that it
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
six pillars of character and together with trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, and
citizenship these are the values that form the basis for forming good character in a person.
Fairness is described with phrases such as Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-
minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly. Our
character will always come to the fore whenever we are faced with a crisis or we have to deal
with a situation of unfairness. One way to prepare is to make sure we make personal choice
sand decision that treat others with fairness – we all need to take time out to consider our
choices and decisions and their consequences. For me my faith is something I can draw upon
to give me strength, like all of us I can sometimes wonder, “why did God let this happen?” and
“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
and its random acts.
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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
undisturbed once underground.
The North West Gas Alliance is at present working on the
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.
Work is also taking place at Hoole’s Greenbank Road and
Westminster Avenue in Westminster Park.
School visit: EDUCATION Secretary Ed Balls paid a visit
to Newton Primary School last month to check out the multi-
THE THE
million pound improvements, including five new classrooms
HOME HOME
which were built following the closure of Woodfield School.
E XTENSION E XTENSION
Minister in church centre: HEALTH secretary Andy
Burnham dropped in on All Saints Church Centre, in Hoole,
Co Co
last month with local MP Christine Russell.
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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.
in protective phytonutrients.
Steam vegetable until just tender or stir-fry in a
These phytonutrients derived from plant-based
small amount of Olive Oil to preserve those pre-
foods contain powerful antioxidants, have
cious vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and
anti-fungal properties. Flavonoids and Carote- We all know the 5 a-day rule and if you are
noids are the buzz words in nutrition. They can managing to get at least that amount of
be found in brightly coloured fruits and veg- brightly coloured fresh fruit and dark green
etables. Flavonoids in particular have infinitely vegetables into your daily diet then you will
greater antioxidant action, working with other most likely be protecting yourself from immune
vitamins and minerals to provide a Supernutri- deficiency symptoms, such as the common
ent effect. cold. Many of us reduce the supplements we
take during the summer months, but now is the
Vitamin C and the minerals selenium and zinc
time to consider supplementation to support
are our great protectors. The supermarkets
your body through the impending months low-
and local farm shops are overwhelmed by
ering your risk of health problems and boosting
the bounty and beauty of autumn produce
that all important immune system.
.This is the season for squash, sweet potatoes,
pumpkins, beetroot, broccoli, spinach, leeks, Regular intake of essential fatty acids will ben-
parsnips, turnips, apple, pears and cranberries. efit those with circulatory difficulties and arthritis
Remember the more colourful the produce, as the weather gets colder; oily fish a couple
the better it is for you. of times a week and eating flax, pumpkin and
sesame seeds in conjunction with a high quality
Take caution in over buying and incorrect
recommended essential fatty acid supplement
storage. Time damages both taste and nutrient
will comprehensively support and protect you
content. Store root vegetables in a dry place
through the winter months by having an anti-
away from sunlight and use within a week as
freeze-like and anti-coagulant effect.
they can become tough and loose valuable
nutrients which are packed beneath their skins.
Catherine is now at Leaf Lifestyle and Beauty,
Try to prepare fruits and vegetables close to
Tattenhall. Call 07921 456564
the time they will be needed, if chopped and
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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.
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Frankie Howerd’s wig looked as if it had its own dandruff - Nancy Banks-Smith
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Messy what?
? 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
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Buying or selling of
stolen goods
Criminal Damage
begins around the middle of who has caused a de- � Underage supply
of alcohol
October. liberate fire, or who has If so call Crimestoppers
Cheshire Fire and Rescue attacked Fire and Rescue We do not trace your call.
Personnel. Callers are We will not ask for your name.
Service has, for many years, You could get a cash reward for
not asked for their name, your information.
encountered problems in Cash rewards are paid without callers revealing their identity
This editorial was provided by Crimestoppers, Cheshire, and the views expressed
are not necessarily those of the publishers
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