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GREAT news if you like cycling and

walking! The council has started
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local news
 A 42-year-old man was left with 10
stitches in his head following an attack
outside the Flookersbrook pub, on Hoole
Road, last month.
Police are not clear as to the motives of the
attack which took place at about 11.10pm on
Tuesday 16th June.
The victim, who received a three inch gash
to the back of the head, was taken to the
Countess
of Chester hospital where he was kept
overnight. He has not given police a
description of the attacker.
Anyone with any information is asked to
ring DC Louise Price on 0845 458 000 or
Crimestoppers on 0800 458 111.
 THERE won’t be a Chesterfest fun day in
Hoole this summer.
The organisers have put their efforts into a
number of activities across the city rather
than just concentrating on Hoole.
However, from 20th-24th July All Saints
Church plays host to over 200 young people
and youth leaders. They will be doing free
car washing, garden tidying, helping with
holiday clubs and sports projects.
 HOOLE historian Clive Tolley has
written a new book called Shamanism in
Norse Myth and magic. The book explains
magical practices of pre-Christian times. For
more info contact Clive at: Clive.viaedit@
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 HOOLE companies supported Jason
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fundraising dinner for Clatterbridge Hospital,
recently.
 THE Little Carpet Shop, on Long Lane,
Upton, has bucked the trend by boosting
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WHAT a difference a bit of sun makes, these last few weeks as we have
seen the temperature rise there is a belief that summer is well and
truly here. I am convinced that the weather has a major effect on the
psychology of the nation. Wouldn’t it be great if we could guarantee the
next couple of months with wall to wall sunshine, we would all feel better
and get out of the house – the BBQ would be out every weekend and we
would enter into more conversations with our neighbours as we were all
out and about much more!
However, if we didn’t have the British weather then what would we
talk about? A comment about the weather is the opening line to
many conversations and this is due primarily I think, to the fact that
in England we can have all 4 seasons in one day, our weather
is so changeable. In fact it was only the beginning of the month
that we had to turn the heating back on since it was so cold! The
truth is that next week we might be back on with the heating! In Andy Glover has lived in
fact it has been known to snow in June, in Buxton on 2nd June 1975, Hoole with his wife Sue
rudely and infamously affecting a cricket match between Derbyshire for 20 years. Andy began
and Lancashire at Buxton where early afternoon snow covered the at Hoole Baptist Church,
pitch with around an inch of snow. on Westminster Road,
Over the years I’ve been involved in a number of events that have as Youth Pastor, before
relied completely on the weather being warm and dry for the event becoming the Pastor and
to be successful. On more than one occasion I have offered a heart now Team Leader.
felt prayer to God to ask that the rain stops and for the sun to break
through dark clouds. In particular the Funday on a Sunday that has
taken place here in Hoole over the past 10 years has seen the wonderful blessing of sunshine
on that particular day when much of the weather in the preceding days and weeks has been
wet and miserable!
I’ve been asked many times this year if we are holding another Funday in 2009, I’m afraid the
answer is no – instead the organisation that partnered with the 4 Hoole Churches, Chesterfest,
has put its energy in helping other churches around the city to organise their own Funday
or community event and throughout the summer there have been 4/5 activities in different
locations. In Hoole, though, we will still see Chesterfest at work as All Saints plays host to over
200 young people and youth leaders from July 20 to 24. During the afternoons look out for these
youngsters in their Chesterfest tee shirts as they engage in CAKE (Community Acts of Kindness
Experience) Projects including free car washing, garden tidying, helping with holiday clubs and
sports projects. I hope you agree with me that it’s great to see the youth of today involved in
such a positive experience and putting something back in to our
community, all to often we only hear bad news about teenagers!!
Here in Hoole why don’t you check out the website of the local
youth club D’Biz (www.dbiz.org.uk)and have a look at all they
get involved in through this club, I’ll think you’ll be surprised
to see that the Hoole D’Biz is just one of 11 D’Biz Youth Clubs
sponsored by local churches here in Chester!

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Hoole History Corner
Len Morgan writes about
the old city hospital

POOR LAW
INSTITUTION
(CHESTER CITY HOSPITAL)
THE Chester Union Workhouse was built in 1877/78 by a
consortium of parishes neighbouring Chester called the
Chester Union. The land on which it was built comprised
three large fields belonging to the estate of the railway
builder Thomas Brassey. The Institution was originally set
in 12 acres of land although by the 1930s is incorporated
a further 21 acres including land at Littleton. Hoole Park
and some of its housing, and the field at the rear of
Westminster Road.
The buildings themselves were imposing red brick structures built in five blocks to house 500
inmates and cost £38,000. The original gates were at the entrance to housesteads drive, on the
right of which at the gateman’s lodge. The drive led up to the main receiving block and boardrooms
with the stable block and a casual ward at the rear. The drive went straight through this block by
way of a gothic arch to the mail block.
The main block, which was later, the main part of the hospital, was characterised by the huge
‘water tower’ in the centre, which was originally topped with a spire and a spike, which would
have been seen for many miles. The spike on the spire was a symbol to tramps that refuge was
available for one night. The main block also held the dining hall, kitchens, laundry and the boiler
house. The exterior of the block hardly changed over its entire life except that the spire was
removed and the balconies were added in the early 1920s. These included the infamous ‘jumpers
balcony’ of Ward 20 (main block, second floor, front left hand side) where many poor souls ended
their lives by leaping to their deaths.
Behind the main block were the isolation, observation and imbecile wards in four straight parallel
blocks. To the left of the main block was an E shaped building which was originally the Children’s
Home and school although later on it became the Nurses’ home.
Many other buildings were added over the years and some were demolished. However, only three
survive to this day – the Public Health Laboratory, the ‘new’ office block (n the corner of Lightfoot
street) and the workhouse Chapel. The Chapel of St James the Less was built at the same time
as the main site. It is situated to the left of the main drive facing out onto Hoole Lane. The brick
chapel was consecrated in 1880 with the registers of births and deaths dating back to the same
year. The burial sites are on the east and south sides with Catholics interred on the Northern side.
The graveyard, which is officially called the Chester Union Cemetery, closed in 1900. The number
of interments from August 1880 to November 1900 total 1,350 people. They are buried in paupers
graves of around four at a time although there are a couple of mass burials when there was an
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with Angela Bartlett

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JULY IN YOUR GARDEN

Gardening by Janet Heath
HOPEFULLY this summer will be sunny so we can enjoy our gardens whether it is dining outside
or just lounging about in the sun.
Some herbs are great for adding to summer cooking. Mint is wonderful when added to Pimms
and lemonade or pop a sprig in the pan when cooking new potatoes or peas. There are many
different varieties of mint but grow in a pot or confined to an area where it can be contained, as
many of them will invade your garden.
In the vegetable garden, plant out winter leeks and brassicas such as broccoli and sprouts. Sow
salads and French beans for a late crop. Do net fruit such as strawberries and blueberries. I tried
to grow blueberries last year and had a crop developing nicely until the birds ate every one just
before they ripened! Raspberries seem to be largely immune probably as the fruit is not so easy
for birds to eat.
July is a great month for perennials and many come in bright colours so take a trip to your local
garden centre or visit some of our wonderful gardens to see what is doing well in July.
Achilleas are sun-loving flowering plants that come in a range of colours from yellow, orange
and red. Anthemis with yellow or white daisy flowers will continue into August or even September
if you cut off the dead flowers. Crocosmia are also at their best in July with their sword shaped
leaves and spikes of red, yellow or orange flowers. They may well need some support.
Cooler colours of white and blue often come to life in the evening and seem to have an inner
glow in fading light. Try white dahlias with their varied flower shapes. Many hardy geraniums have
white or blue flowers and some varieties will often flower twice if the first flowers are cut off after
flowering. The same also applies to Centaurea Montana the perennial cornflower.
Hydrangreas are one of the best shrubs for flowering in July with a range of flower shapes from
delicate lacecap to huge mopheads and some with cones shaped flowers. They prefer moist soil
and will take light shade but will also grow in full sun. Give them enough space to grow. They
flower on last years wood so if you cut them back, you may not have flowers the next year.
Janet Heath – The Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 janet@gardenmentor.co.uk

Born on 24th July 1969: Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez.

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WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
By Leigh Myers

Serves 6

Ingredients:

180ml milk
1 Vanilla Pod
250g White
Chocolate
250 ml Whipping
Cream
1 ½ Leaves
Gelatine

Method:

1. Slice vanilla pod down the middle, scrape the insides into a pan with the milk
and place the vanilla pod in also, then place on the stove to boil.
2. Place gelatine in cold water to soften.
3. Once soft, place the gelatine into the hot milk and whisk. Then with the white
chocolate in a bowl, pour the hot milk over the chocolate.
4. Stir the white chocolate and the liquid until the chocolate has melted then leave
to one side until cool.
5. Semi-whip the cream, then gently fold into the white chocolate mixture. Place
into desired moulds/serving bowls.

Chefs Top Tip

This is best to be made 8 hours before the event so that the mousse is very
smooth and light.

Recipe by Leigh Myers, Executive Chef at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa
All queries to kitchen@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk

It’s a fact: The average person speaks around 4,800 words a day.
It’s a fact: A giraffe can clean its ears with its tongue.
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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

St Columbas Parish Centre Slimming World Newton Pre-school

Plas Newton
Dance to ballroom music
by Charles Way
Monthly dances, £5 per
ticket. Call Margaret Allmark
on 01244 399624
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

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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

A third of mums remove the crusts from their children’s sandwiches

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Hoole Baptist Church Thursday

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
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

Hamilton Street Thursday

Methodist Church 10am: Toy Library-Stay and Play.
Hamilton Street, Hoole, CH2 3JG Tel: 317099.
Sunday Saturday
10.30am: Morning Worship 10am: Toy Library
4.00pm: Afternoon Fellowship 10am: Bacon Butties
7.45pm: Chester Male Voice Choir Monthly concerts held Fridays or
Saturdays see local publicity.
Tuesday
6.30pm: Brownies
For further details contact the church
Wednesday minister: Rev Paul Taylor
7.30pm: Chester Male Voice Choir Office:Tel: 01244 321950
Email: R-TAYLOR2@sky.com

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