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Thank you for putting our advert for free Ancestry training session so prominently in your
January issue. We have never had such a popular event before and have had to add an
extra date - just like Take That!
Comments from the public have made us realise that many locals don’t know where our
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CRIME CONCERNS
THE parish council is concerned about crime in In order to keep our village safe and free from
the town following a series of disturbing incidents this sort of behaviour you MUST REPORT
in January. incidents on the dedicated crime reporting
Among the crimes carried were telephone line. All calls are answered on
• In the early hours of New Years Day 2011, a this manned 24 hour call service. This is as
man was knocked unconscious outside a public good as dialling 999, but without disturbing
house on Tarporley High Street the emergency services. Calls can be left
• In the early hours of New Years Day 2011, anonymously if you wish. 08 45 45 80 000
youths jumped onto and over cars causing
damage on Tarporley High Street The police cannot react if you don’t call. No
• In January 2011 youths climbed onto the roof incident is considered too small
of Tarporley Community Centre with possible We must act before something more serious
intent of arson occurs
• In January 2011 a member of the public was Please report incidents of public disorder as
parked on the zebra crossing on Tarporley High soon as you see them happening.
Street and verbally assaulted a pedestrian NB: Calls made to the Dragon Hall number are
left on an answerphone only, and not dealt with
None of these incidents were reported at the time immediately.
to the police. Our local community police officer,
Ged, only heard about them several days later.
Auschwitz visit
Tarporley A level history students Poppy
Thomas and Naomi Kelly took part in a
project run by the Holocaust Educational
Trust, known as ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’,
which involved visiting the concentration
camp for the day.
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Above: Bowmere Country Club now a housing estate the photo was taken 1971
Below: Tarporley Red Lion Pub Darts team outing Landlord Jack Barnes 1960s.
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trellis.
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an early variety such
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growth to come
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by chitting in a
fruit trees and
light, frost-free
wisteria. Older
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remove old stems
to planting out in
and long whippy
mid spring. Planting
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tomato seeds in pots on a
buds. Prune back to
windowsill later in February
plump buds on newer growth
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Tattenhall Gardening Society
History & Restoration of the Garden at Erdigg by Glyn Smith will be our next talk on Wednesday
9th February, 7.45pm in the Barbour Institute. Glyn has been the Head Gardener at the National
Trust’s Erddig for 24 years following 8 years at Kew Gardens.
Enjoy the virtual tour and explore the walled garden now restored to its 18th-century formal
design with a Victorian parterre and yew walk. February competition: Bring an unusual snowdrop
New members are welcome to join at the meeting. Membership costs just £10 for single and £15
for joint membership.Visitors £2.50
REGULAR EVENTS
Monthly Tarporley Tennis Club
• Country & Western Dancing: Every 1st & 3rd New members welcome. For further information
Sunday 8pm to 11.30pm telephone 01829 732026.
• Prize Bingo: Every 3rd Saturday 7pm
Tarporley Millpool Probus Club
• Ladies Section meeting: Every 2nd Tuesday
(01829 260 955)
from 7.30pm
Club of retired Professional Businessmen.
To book the Legion Hall for your event 9am to
Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Midnight, contact 01829 732561 or leave a
message. We will always get back to you after
Tarporley Library (01829 731794)
6.30pm
Mon 2-7pm, Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm
Line Dancing
Age Concern : Cheshire Day Care
At Tarporley Community Centre
Every sunday evening (excluding bank holidays) Thursdays and Fridays at Oathills Lea in
Absolute Beginners - 7 to 8pm Tarporley from 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Intermediate - 8 to 10pm If you are interested in becoming a member or a
Cost £4. Contact Daniel on: 07739 352209 volunteer either to drive or help at the day care
with teas, coffees and activities please contact
Activities in the Done Room Veronica Briggs, Day Care Co-ordinator. Tel
01270 219484 / 07917 638809.
To book call 01829 732742
Tarporley Baptist
Mon - Pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm
& Methodist Church
- Rising 5’s - 12.30pm to 3.15pm
- Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm NCT coffee mornings. Friday 10am to 11.30am.
Tues - Pre-school - 9.15am to 3.15pm TARPORLEY BAND
- Pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm The band meets every Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30
Weds - Pre-school - 9am to 11.45am pm in the Band Hall just off The Close at the top
- Mother’s Union 2.15pm (1st of month) of Tarporley High Street. New players welcome.
- Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month) See web site www.tarporleyband.co.uk or call
- Rainbows - 4.30pm – 5.30pm 07942 818529.
- Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm Sporting Activities in Tarporley High
Thurs - Pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm School
- Pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm Tarporley Badminton Club
- Guides - 7pm to 9.00pm Tuesdays 8-10pm in the main hall in term time.
Fri - Pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm Half price for students. New members & visitors
Sat - Ballet, tap & modern welcome. For more details contact Jennifer 01829
- Dance - 9.00am to 12.30pm 730751
Sun - Sunday School - 10.00am to 11.30am
(For details on Pre-school call 01829 730233)
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Saturday
Children’s Ballet: 9am-2pm. Contact Nicolle
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Bunbury WI
Bunbury WI have been entertained by their innovative Drama
Group who presented their ‘speedy’ but thoroughly entertaining
version of ‘The Sound of Music’. More musical entertainment
was on offer at our Christmas meal, when a fellow member
from a neighbouring WI played & sang for us, the conclusion
of a great year for our WI – good speakers, outings, lunches,
lectures, coffee & craft mornings and much more!
Our crafty members are looking forward to hearing about
patchwork quilting whilst February brings spectacular flower
arrangements – all to be shared by members.
Our Reading Group is thriving & a Lunch Club is our new
venture this year.
Visitors most welcome at 7.30pm, 2nd Thursday of the month.
Contact: Trish 01829 260412 or Paula: pauladaniels26@hotmail.com
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