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April 2010 Issue 30

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WELCOME
THE children from
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holidaying in the area this
month. It’s believed that a
time away from the site of
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extend their lives by up to
two years! We’ve got some
pictures of the boys in this
edition along with lots of
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This month we ‘ve got the
regular features, like the
entertainment guide, useful
numbers, gardening from
Janet Heath and health tips
from Angela Bartlett as
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well as the Homeless Cats
Gallery and a new legal
column with Devine & Co
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Daughter’s campaign
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Motoring has launched a campaign for tougher
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Runway revival
THE old runway at Hooton Park came
back to life last month when an aircraft
landed there for the first time in over half a
century.
The, plane landed at the site near
Vauxhall before flying back to Formby. The
event was organised by 610 Squadron
Association to see if the runway was still
usable.

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Gemma was diagnosed with acute
lymphoblastic leukaemia over two
years ago and underwent a course of
chemotherapy which caused much of
her hair to fall out and left her needing
blood transfusions.
Now she has been presented with a
Cancer Research UK Little Star award,
given to children who have been through
cancer treatment.

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Community News
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Chernobyl children see a brighter future

CHILDREN who
were affected by the
Chernobyl nuclear
disaster have been
visiting Ellesmere Port.
The four-week
recuperative holiday
helped to build up their
immune system and
reduce the radiation in
their bodies by up to
90 per cent, according
to the organisers
Chernobyl Children Life
Line.
The youngsters dropped in at Orrell Opticians to have their eyes tested and to try out
some of the new specs.
Pictured are Andriy, Yelsey, Matviy and Samuyll trying on the glasses and the
boys with carers Tetiana Balema, Diane Dunn and Jean Rothery

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ride out the recession.
With a stabilisation of property prices still to come the most sensible option is to be fastidious
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Every cloud has a silver lining and flat owners with long leases should take advantage of lower
property values and extend their leases.
Now is the time to do this as the property value is a very significant factor in determining the
cost of extending the lease or buying the freehold.
Flat owners could actually benefit from the lower prices in the market. Most leases run for 99
years, but once they have less than 80 years left to run the cost of buying a lease extension
increases significantly. However, it is possible to extend the lease and it is cheaper to do so
when the market values are low, as the cost of extending is partly determined by the value of the
property. Many solicitors will be able to advise and assist so that owners can take advantage of
this opportunity.
Extending the lease could make it more saleable, so leaseholders should contact their solicitors
and look into extending their term even if they are not planning on selling straight away.
Delaying it could hit flat owners with a double whammy. When property prices go up and the
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Once a leaseholder has been in the property for two years they have a right to extend the term.
However, there are circumstances whereby extending the leasehold might not be possible. A
property solicitor will be able to advise on this.
As banks and other lenders continue to restrict lending, anyone wishing to sell their leasehold
will find buyers harder to come by. Extending the lease is likely to help their cause.
Lenders are reluctant to lend to a buyer purchasing a short lease, as mortgages tend to require
the lease to be at least two-and-a-half times the length of the loan. A lender is unlikely to offer a
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Sellers with longer leaseholds will therefore see more interest from potential buyers who stand a
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New housing trust

Do you have any news, pictures,
ELLESMERE Port’s council housing stock will features or events to go into the
fall under the control of a new trust. Keep it Local Magazine?
Cheshire West and Cheshire Council will We would love to hear about
outsource the service which currently operates your community activities, for
from the council offices on Civic Way. example it could be something
There are 4,473 empty homes in the borough at your local club or school.
(2265 in the private sector) and 2,438 that have Just email us at
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Students take the plunge for a

good cause
ENERGETIC students with a commitment
to helping others are swimming a distance
equivalent to the English Channel – at
Ellesmere Port’s EPIC centre.
Ten Public Services students from West
Cheshire College are planning to swim in
shifts each Friday until the 22 mile target has been reached.
Tutor Lesley Billingsley said: “We want to complete the swim in five weeks so the
students are going to have to do 215 lengths each session to make the target.
“It’s quite a challenge but I know they can do it and I’m sure they will enjoy it too.”
The students are being sponsored for the swim with all proceeds going to the Mayor’s
Charity, which this year is raising funds for the Sea Cadets and organisations for the
disabled.
Public Services students embark on a ‘cross channel swim’ at the EPIC centre to
raise funds for the Mayor’s charity.

‘Pimped’ police van drives home serious message

A POLICE Panda van, ‘pimped’ by a winning team of West Cheshire College motor
vehicle students is now heading up a campaign to encourage safer driving.
The competition, based on the popular TV programme Pimp My Ride, was
organised by Cheshire Road Safety Partnership to give motor vehicle students
across the county a chance to ‘pimp’ a police vehicle to their own imaginative design.
The team from West Cheshire College were named the winners and saw their
interactive design, which includes high-tech in-car entertainment systems, flat screen
TVs and an Xbox, turned into reality.
CSRP manager Lee Murphy said: “Pimp My Panda gave us the opportunity to talk to
local young drivers who have a passionate interest in cars and want an input into the
road safety issues that matter to them — such as drink and drug driving; using your
mobile phone when driving; speeding; and distractions in the car.”
Following the car’s transformation, it will
be toured across a variety of events and
festivals across Cheshire as an inventive
way of interacting with young drivers.

Award-winning panda pimpers John

Hall, Michael Francis, Michael James,
and Steven Rowlands with tutor Rob
Donald and CSRP’s Richard Nickson.

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Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today

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Make the right choice at Orrell’s

AT Orrell Opticians the staff believe in talking to their patients in
order to give the best advice for different frames and spectacle lenses.
Director Optometrist Paul Griffiths will examine your eyes and
recommend the prescription to give you the best possible vision.
John and Christine Harm are the other directors and they work with
Lorna, their optical assistant, to give you advice and options on your
spectacles.
When it comes to choosing the right lenses for your frames , the
choices can be overwhelming. At Orrell Opticians they believe in
taking an individual approach whatever your lifestyle. Whether you
wear glasses all day or for specific activities such as driving, reading,
watching TV or using a computer, they can recommend the best lens
choice to meet your needs.
There is an extensive range of frames, from designer ranges such as
Versace, D & G, Vogue, Calvin Klein and Silhouette to the budget
ranges from Zodiac, Lazer
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The directors invite you to
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Club makes its mark

ELLESMERE Port City Tennis Club has
been presented with national Clubmark
Award by Cheshire Lawn Tennis
Association President Barbara Bloor.
The presentation was made during the
club’s annual awards evening which
marked their success with the U12 and
U14 boys teams becoming the Aegon
National Junior League champions, the
Under 10 A Team winning the Wirral
Junior League championship and five
young players chosen to represent
Cheshire.
The biggest cheer from the 150-strong crowd went to 11-year-old Eden Richardson,
a pupil at Capenhurst Primary School, who received special recognition after being
named as Great Britain’s number two player in the Under 12 team.
For further details on Ellesmere Port City Tennis Club please visit www.
ellesmereporttennis.co.uk or call Head Coach Sam Whitaker 07900 494 762.

GB Under 12s number two player Eden Richardson receives special recognition
for her achievement from former junior champ and national inspirational tennis
promoter Phil Leighton.

Bright shades
in vogue
Sunshine is the major theme for
window trends in 2010, according to
Marc McQuilliam of Apollo Blinds
Wirral.
Apollo Blinds is at the forefront of
consumer trends in the home and
Marc has had exclusive access to the company’s trend bible (an annual report on the latest home interiors fashions) for the
coming year.
Marc said: “Overall, sunshine is a major theme for windows in 2010. Be it sunshine yellow as a colour trend, sheers that let in
more natural light or high-shine fabrics that shimmer in the sunshine.”
According to the report Marc said the explosion of bright accent colours in the home, which dominated 2009, will continue
with new colours entering the spectrum in 2010. As more homeowners experiment with bright and vibrant venetians, roller or
roman blinds. Marc expects to see more mustards, purples and turquoises.
Marc said: “The impact of colour on our overall outlook and emotions is driving the continued colour revolution. Homeowners
are looking for positivity in the economic downturn and these new colours deliver just that.
“Daffodil will literally explode onto our high street with the onset of spring – and it doesn’t have to be just plain, florals and
graphics that look great in this vibrant shade.”
2010 will also finally mark the death knell for the net curtain, according to Marc, as made-to-measure sheer blinds become THE
hot new look.
Apollo has more ranges in great new colours planned at price points that will blow ‘the net’ out of the window.
“Sheer fabrics deliver privacy and style to all types of home – from terraced houses to open plan city centre apartments with full
length windows overlooking busy streets – but don’t compromise on views or daylight,” said Marc.
For more information about how Apollo Blinds can make a home beautiful either call Marc McQuilliam on 0151 203 6160 or
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W
elcome to the shopping experience at Burton Nurseries.
Whether you are looking for that unique gift or would like
to sample a wide variety of new retail outlets, the shopping
arcade at Burton Nurseries has so much to offer.
Here you will find everything from bathroom suites to wedding
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selection of plants!

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Adults £18.50 each / £99.00 course of six. function room
Juniors £16.50 each / £89.00 course of six When you choose
One hour playing lesson £30.00 the Hooton Suite to host
your celebration you can relax
gym & squash court in the knowledge that we will
Set in the pleasant surroundings of the parkland tailor solutions to your every need.
golf course. Whether it is for a wedding,
Monday to Friday 7.15am -8.00pm anniversary, social evening,
Saturday and Sunday 7.15am - 6.00pm birthday party or christening we strive
*Customers will need to complete an Induction to make your celebration
prior to using the gym. the best it possibly can be.
Please contact the Golf Shop for details. (For up to 100 guests)

GET ACTIVE AT Ellesmere Port Golf Centre, Chester Road, Little Sutton, CH66 1QF
E-mail info@cadsart.co.uk Web www.cadsart.co.uk
Tel: 0151 339 7689
Chester & District Sports & Recreation Trust (CADSART). CADSART is a registered charity No 1054115.
The charity exists to provide recreation & leisure for the residents of the local community
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY with Angela Bartlett

Q. As I have aged I seem to have quite a lot of nasal hair.

Is there anything that can be done to remove these hairs?
A. The hairs inside the nose serve an important purpose of
filtering out dust, dirt and germs; therefore removing all nasal
hair is not advisable. However, as you say, quite often as you
age the hairs around the edge of the nose can become thicker
and start to look unsightly. The easiest way to cope with these
hairs is with a nasal hair clipper.
The latest trend from New York is to wax unwanted nasal hairs,
as it lasts much longer than clipping the hairs. However, this
technique should not be attempted at home. Seek
the advice of a qualified therapist. I, and other
specially trained therapists, use a special technique
and wax type that effectively removes the hairs
but does not damage the delicate nature of the
skin inside the nose. This is very important, unless
you want to replace a nasal hair problem with a
different type of problem!
Angela Bartlett is a beauty and
Q. I use oil-free skin care products as I have holistic expert with 25 years of
oily skin and a tendency to blocked pores but experience in her field. She is the
I still have blackheads. Are there any other Chair for the British Association of
ingredients I should be avoiding in my skin care Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology, a
products? professional association established
over 30 years ago and representing
A. There are many ingredients used in skin
thousands of therapists throughout
care and cosmetic products that can produce
the UK.
blackheads, so always check the ingredients label
carefully. One of the worst offenders are Fatty
acids and their derivatives, Isopropyl myristate Her expertise is called on to examine
being particularly bad. This ingredient is added to students for an international
cosmetics to give slip and shine to a product so examination board in many areas
that it looks and feels luxurious when you test the of the world. Angela is also part of
product on the back of your hand. the HABIA forum, helping to make
decisions for qualifications and
You should always look for products which are standards in the UK beauty industry.
‘non-comedogenic’ which means ‘non-blackhead
forming’ if you want to avoid the formation of Angela is a successful column
blackheads on your skin. Your beauty therapist writer for the trade journals Vitality
or skin care therapist should have a full list of the and Salonfocus and has a beauty,
ingredients to avoid if blackheads are a problem for holistic and skin care clinic.
you.

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March........ at Mostyn House School.

“Mostyn House extra-curricular successes”
Shooters on
target - again!
The U14 shooting team took
part in the Prep Schools Na-
tional Shooting championships
at Bisley.
In the Air Pistol, Tommy
Keenan was 3rd in the individ-
ual championship and the
team was 3rd overall but in the
Air Rifle, the team won for the
third year on the run! The
team are pictured on the right.

A distinction for Holly!

Seven year old Holly Wells is pictured left,
proudly holding the cup she won at the Wirral
Festival of Speech and Drama. Holly beat off
competition from thirty other Year 2 pupils to win
the Prose Cup. Her delivery of the poem “Zoo
Manners” also earned her a distinction!

For World Book Day all the pupils and

staff came dressed as their favourite
characters from literature. On the right
are some of the staff who came as
characters from the Wizard of Oz.

Visit our website www.mostynhouse.co.uk to read about our

Nursery, Prep School, Senior School and Study Room.
Mostyn House School, Parkgate 0151 3361010

It’s never just a game when you’re winning – George Carlin

26 To advertise call 01244 350398
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Costco is a membership cash & carry warehouse club which sells a
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What is Costco?
The first membership cash and carry
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started Costco Wholesale in Seattle,
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very successfully for over a decade, and
then in 1993 they merged to form
PriceCostco. In November of that year, the
company opened its first warehouse club
in the UK. Following the success of the
merger, the company changed the name to
Costco Wholesale in 1997.
Costco currently operates over 560 Costco
membership warehouses worldwide. Each
one is filled with top quality, brand name
merchandise at low warehouse prices. Our
members include business owners and
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Our goal is to provide our members with
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to flow these cost savings to our members in
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We offer a wide range of nationally
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purchased directly from the manufacturer,
thereby reducing costly distribution
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Dunkirk Trading Estate,
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CH1 6LT
T: 01244 852 070
E: marketing119@costco.co.uk
www.costco.co.uk
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Vigorous vegetables
April is the time to start planting vegetable
seeds, as the soil should be warm enough
for seeds to germinate outdoors. French
beans and runner beans should be planted
towards the end of the month. If you plant
salad crops in short rows every couple of
weeks you will have a continuous supply of
tender salads.
If slugs eat every new vegetable shoot as it
emerges, plant your seeds in pots and grow
them on until the plant is large enough to
survive some slug attention. I would also plant
courgette seeds or even pumpkin seeds in
pots and grow them on before hardening them
off and planting outside. Add plenty of compost
or well-rotted manure to the planting hole
for a good crop. Pumpkins if planted in well
manured soil can grow prolifically, spreading
2-3m in a year! A fun plant for children to grow
for Halloween.
Any shoots of new potatoes planted in March
should have the earth drawn up over them.
This will encourage more potatoes to be
formed from the root system.
Perennials will be getting into their stride
providing flowers and foliage. Aubretia
cascades over walls in pink and purple with
Confucius say: Man who leap off cliff jump to conclusion
Gardening by Janet Heath
yellow Allysum. Pulmonaria flowers come
out in blue and pink before the large spotted
leaves.
Hostas do well grown in pots or in the ground
if relatively slug free and after a few years can
get congested. Before the plant starts to unfurl
the leaves, dig it up or remove from the pot.
Taking a spade, slice the plant into two or more
pieces and replant, adding compost. The plant
will grow more vigorously as a result.
There are other perennials that benefit from
being dug up and split into smaller plants. Day
lilies (Hemerocallis), perennial geraniums,
yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) or
delphiniums will all make many more plants.
Shrubs to consider for this time of year could
include Pieris. They do well in slightly acidic
soil and out of full sun so woodland edge is
ideal. They will be in flower and sprouting new
red or yellow leaves. Ribes or flowering currant
is one of the first spring shrubs with pink or
red flowers. Spirea Goldflame is a small shrub
with golden orange new leaves and it really
brightens up the garden in spring.
Janet Heath, Garden Mentor
Tel 01244 318258 www.gardenmentor.co.uk
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32 To advertise call 01244 350398

HOMELESS CATS GALLERY

Can you provide a good
home for a cat?
The Great Sutton Cat Rescue,
run by Gina Randall, finds homes
for dozens of stray cats every
year - and they need your help to
accommodate these moggies.
Lana
Lana came to the
rescue a couple of
years ago from an
industrial estate
where she had lost all of her kittens
quite suddenly. She was severely
traumatised to start with but is now
a very loving little cat although she
does not like being picked up. She
enjoys a good fuss however and will
let you brush her, a little at a time.
Lana would benefit from a one to one
relationship rather than being one of
a multi-cat household.

Evie and Elliott

Petrified Evie was found
abandoned in a bag on a
field by people checking
on their horse. She has
come a long way and is
now one of the gang here at
the rescue. She will need
feline company to support
her confidence and as she
has teamed up with Elliott,
who is about the same age
as Evie, approx. 6 months,
it would be nice to place
them together. Both have
been vaccinated and are
neutered and microchipped.
Tom and Ben
Tom and Ben will be homeless
when their owner is leaving in a few
weeks for a new life abroad. They
are both elderly gentlemen, 12
and 11 years old, and need to stay
together. Both are extremely spoilt
and much loved, so are looking for
a similar quiet home with a retired
person to obey their every whim. If
you can make their golden years
more comfortable, then please give
us a call. Both are handsome black
chaps.

If you wish to discuss any of our cats, please call Gina on 0151 356 4301
or e-mail on gina.catrescue@btinternet.com.
Our webpage can be viewed on www.catchat.org (Click on Cheshire).

Gina can be contacted on 0151 356 4301

or via e-mail on gina.catrescue@btinternet.com
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Essential what’s on info for the next month

APRIL at
WHAT’S ON

Whitby Sports and Social Club

Sun 4th April
Easter Sunday
Traditional lamb roast
with all the trimmings

WHAT’S ON IN THE LOUNGE

Sat 3rd April - Tom Cats
Great band playing rock and blues hits
Sat 10th April - PJ Lane
Comedian and vocalist
Sat 17th April - Danny Roman
Top male vocalist, not to be missed
Danny Roman
Sat 24th April - El Gringo
Superb band with female vocals, playing all the hits

Chester Road, Whitby 0151 200 7050

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Essential what’s on info for the next month

WHAT’S ON IN APRIL
Easter Weekend - 2nd-5th April
Easter Boat Gathering at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port

WHAT’S ON
Historic and modern narrowboats will be converging on the National Waterways
Museum, Ellesmere Port for a colourful celebration of canal life. Tel 355 5017
Wednesday 7th April
Wicked Wormery at Ellesmere Port Library , 2-3pm. Children (5-11yrs) will get help to
make a wormery and decorate the covers. There will be a worm themed Rhyme Time
for younger children. The event is free. Contact Anne Ainsworth on 337 4685
Monday 12th April
Wirral Ancient Egypt Society at Mayer Hall, Bebington, 2pm. Guest speaker will be
Dr Aiden Dodson who will give a lecture on ‘Amarna Sunset - The end of the Amarna
Period’. Contact Maureen Lawson on 652 6785. www.waes.org.uk
Saturday 24th April - 1st May
Library Book Sale at Ellesmere Port Library. Books, DVDs, CDs, talking books,
computer games and videos on sale. Contact Anne Ainsworth on 337 4685
Saturday 24th April
Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds at Pacific Road, Birkenhead, 8pm. ‘Punk
songs on folk instruments. Tel 666 0000.
Friday 23rd April
All Star Wrestling at Pacific Road, Birkenhead, 7.30pm. Call 666 0000.

Feel-good show for jubilee year

West Kirby Light Opera (WKLOS) is delighted to announce that, following its 2009
sell-out success of ‘Chess’, for which it has received no less than five nominations in
the National Operatic and Dramatic Association NW awards, it is returning to the Floral
Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton to stage the world non-professional premiere of the
award-winning musical ‘Once Upon A Time At The Adelphi’.
Written by Phil Wilmott, the original production at the Liverpool Playhouse played to
packed houses during Liverpool’s Capital of Culture celebrations. It’s 1930s Liverpool,
and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood pour off the luxury liners for their first taste of
England; a night in the city’s most fashionable hotel. Amidst the chaos and decadence,
no-nonsense Alice from reception has fallen for the dashing Thompson from accounts
– but fate, Hollywood, World War Two and a dizzying array of staff and guests
intervene in an epic Liverpool love story spanning 70 years.
The show which runs from 4th – 8th May nightly with a Saturday matinee on 8th May
is the centrepiece of the Society’s diamond jubilee year and promises to be a feel-good
family musical featuring catchy tunes and colourful dance numbers.
For further details go to www.wklos.org.uk or telephone 666 0000.

All men are idiots – and I married their king

 Useful numbers and info
ALCOHOL PROBLEMS
Local Helpline; 01244 364095
Alcoholics Anonymous: 709 2900
AL - Anon Family Group, Helping families of
alcoholics. Tel: 0207 403 0888
ANCHOR STAYING PUT
0151 355 1313
AGE CONCERN
336 8388
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
630 5206
BUS SERVICES
Cheshire Bus. Passenger Hotline
Phone:- 01244 602666 8.30am - 6pm Monday
to Friday, 9am - 1pm Saturday
CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU
Cheshire West CAB, Ellesmere Port office,
Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port. Wednesday and
Friday 9.30am-12.30pm. Tel 355 3428
DOCTORS
Great Sutton Medical Centre,
Old Chester Road, Phone:- 0151 339 3126
Hope Farm Medical Centre, Hope Farm Road,
Great Sutton. Tel 357 3777
Whitby Group Practice,
The Surgery, 114 Chester Road, Whitby Tel
355 6144
USEFUL NUMBERS
Old Hall Surgery
26 Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 355 1191
DRUG ABUSE
Parents against Drug Abuse. Helpline 356
1996. All calls in confidence
FIRE
Emergencies, call 999.
Non- essential calls, Ellesmere Port Fire
Station, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port Tel
355 3333
GP OUT OF HOURS CENTRE,
Western Cheshire Out of Hours Service...
Clinics held at Ellesmere Port Hospital 01244
343300
HOMEWATCH
Borough Homewatch Manager
Ellesmere Port Police Station tel 355 4066
(Ext: 3063). 0r 01244 613063
HOSPITAL
Emergencies call 999
Countess of Chester Hospital. Tel 01244
365000
MP
Andrew Miller (Labour)
http://www.andrew-miller-mp.co.uk/
Tel 357 3019
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POLICE
Emergencies call 999
Ellesmere Port Police Station,
Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port
Tel 355 4066
SAMARITANS
LinkLine:- 0345 90 90 90
South Wirral and Chester Area
Phone:- 01244 377999
ST JOHN AMBULANCE
Tel 339 7203 (answerphone)
Leave message and we will return call.
COUNCIL
Cheshire West and Chester Council. All
inquiries regarding education, social services,
planning, transport, tourist information, events
entertainments, allotments, community centres,
football pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts,
ranger service, grounds maintenance, street
cleansing, catering and cleaning. Call the
switchboard on 0300 123 8 123. Online at
www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Councillors
Ledsham and Willaston
Gareth Anderson (Con)
29 Dublin Croft, Great Sutton CH66 2TD
Phone: 513 6292 Email: gareth.anderson@
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Myles Hogg (Con)
Silverdale, Benty Heath Lane, Willaston
Phone: 327 4096 Email: myles.hogg@
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Graham Smith (Con)
15 Berry Close, Great Sutton CH66 4XQ
Phone: 339 2855 Email: graham.smith@
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Sutton and Manor
Kimberley Anderson (Con)
2 Shepsides Close, Great Sutton CH66 2HZ
Phone: 339 4390 Email: kimberley.
anderson@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Bob Crompton (Con)
7 Luton Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 7DW
Phone: 512 5255 Email: bob.crompton@
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Paul Donovan (Lab)
44 Seacombe Drive, Great Sutton CH66 2BD
Phone: 339 4167 Email: paul.donovan@
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
 If you would like your group listed please e-mail info@ellesmereportlocal.com
Clubs and Societies
Action Transport Theatre, Whitby Hall,
Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port. Tel 357 2120
Cats Protection: South Wirral Branch. Tel 355
9813. www.southwirralcats.org
Cat Rescue. Tel Gina on 356 4301.
www.catchat.org
Cheshire Paranormal Society. Tel John
Millington on 355 2622.
www.cheshireparanormal.co.uk
Cheshire Regiment Association. Ellesmere
Port Branch. Tel 339 8734
Chester Accordion Club. Meets at Groves
Club, Whitby. 2nd Tuesday 1.30pm, last Tuesday
7.30pm.
Cruse Bereavement Care. Tel 357 3235
Guide Association (Ellesmere Port division)
Email tinaives@hotmail.com
Ellesmere Port Flower Club. Meeting at Our
Lady’s RC Church, Enfield Road on the third
Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm. Call 355
6454.
Ellesmere Port Hockey Club. Tel 355 7719
Ellesmere Port Music Society. Tel 01829
751548. www.epmsonline.co.uk
Ellesmere Port Musical Theatre. Tel 339 7784.
www.ellesmereportmusicaltheatre.co.uk
Ellesmere Port Original Pantomome. Tel 0151
339 7784.
Ellesmere Port Philatelic Society. Tel 01244
579309
Ellesmere Port Running Club. Meets at Whitby
Sports & Social Club every Tuesday and Friday
night at 7pm. www.ellesmereportrunningclub.org
Fibromyalgia Support Group. Tel Ruth Spicer
on 348 1098
Footloose Musicals. Tel 356 2079
Grange Folk Dance Club. Tel 339 0094
Great Sutton Everywoman’s Club. Tel 334
4162
Great Sutton Male Voice Choir. Tel 355 5363
Great Sutton Townswomen’s Guild. Tel 355
4263
Karate: Ellesmere Port Shotokan Karate www.
epshotokan.com
Little Sutton Community Centre. Tel 356 6761
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Chester & Ellesmere Port District Branch
Meets every third Wednesday in the month
Contact Peter on 339 8700
email Veronica a.raisbeck@ntlworld.com
I made wine out of raisins so I wouldn’t have to wait for it to age - Steven Wright
Parents Against Drug Abuse (PADA. Helpline:
08457 023867. www.pada.org.uk
Royal British Legion Women’s Section: Little
Sutton and District Branch. Tel 200 2939
Shell Pensioners Association: Cheshire
Regional Branch. Tel 339 3450
Soroptimist International. Tel 339 3352
South Wirral Rambling Club
Tel. Joan Day on 355 1878
South Wirral Stroke Club: Contact Secretary:
Honor Ledder 348 0052
Sutton Community Sports Centre,
Woodchurch Lane. Tel 339 4352
Trefoil Guild. Tel 355 7669
West Cheshire Credit Union, Trinity Methodist
Church, Whitby Road, EP. Tel 355 7430
www.wccu.co.uk
Schools
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School,
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby. Tel 355 2373
Ellesmere Port CE Academy (North
campus), Woodchurch Lane, Ellesmere Port.
Tel 338 2400
The Whitby High School, Sycamore Drive,
Whitby. Tel 355 8445/6
Little Sutton
USEFUL NUMBERS
Childer Thornton Primary School, New
School Lane, Childer Thornton. Tel 338 2170
Little Sutton CE Primary School, Berwick
Road, Little Sutton. Tel 339 3233
Parklands Community Primary School
Parklands, Little Sutton Tel 338 2220
Rossmore School, Red Lion Lane, Little
Sutton. Tel 339 3779
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary
Rossall Grove, Little Sutton Tel: 338 2430
Sutton Green Primary, Armthorpe Drive, Little
Sutton. Tel 339 4604
Great Sutton
Capenhurst CE Primary School, Capenhurst
Lane, Capenhurst. Tel 339 2685
Meadow Primary School, Dolphin Crescent,
Great Sutton. Tel 339 4361
St Saviour’s RC Primary School, Seacombe
Drive, Great Sutton. Tel 338 2440
Hinderton School, For children with Autistic
Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and/or Speech,
Language & Communication Difficulties.
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, . Tel 338 2200
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Carpet Cleaning
0151 328 0547
Frank 07833 676006
Peter 07900 000052
Decorating
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specialists in Antique and
Modern furniture polishing,
restoring and repair Tel
0151 357 1859 (after hours
answering service) www.
shadowcabinets.co.uk
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Ellesmere Port PAT Testing your electrical appliances
0784 113 5130 (anytime)
0151 200 0539
01244 678082 (6-9pm only)
Mob 07966 474960
www.tushingham2.co.uk
26 years experience
Tiling
Window Cleaner

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Fire and Cooker Installation We offer a professionally
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residents with the
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Ionic Systems Reach
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DRIVEWAY & PATIO
n Plumbing cleaning system
SPECIALISTS n Bathrooms Benefits of this system
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l Indian Stone
l Block Paving n Tiling improved access to hard
DIRECTORY/SERVICES

l Fencing to reach windows above

l Pattern imprinted
concrete
Design Service Available
For an affordable quote
please call Steve on
0151 356 5396
07716 870153
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0151 336 1508 For a FREE, no
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