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Flasher alert
POLICE are hunting for a flasher on the Wirral Way, near Willaston. The man is alleged
to have exposed himself during May.
Mozzies return
MOSQUITOES are back in force in Neston and Parkgate. Stagnant water on the
marshes has proved to be an ideal breeding ground for the insects but Cheshire
West and Chester Council says it is spraying the
DIMENSIONS troublesome areas.
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PREPARATIONS are well advanced
for two big events in Neston this
8 month. Neston Village Fair takes place
on Saturday 3rd July and Neston’s
Big Lunch is on Sunday 18th July at
Stanney Fields Park, a big bring your
own party for residents of CH64.
In this month’s edition we’ve got
pictures from Woodfall, Parkgate and
Neston Primary Schools, local news,
details of a big cricket match and
much more.
On a sad note well-known former
Mayor Norman Angel died last month
and it was announced that Mostyn
10 House School will be closing.
There’s also books, gardening, books
and a what’s on guide. Please
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Neston & District
Christian Aid Committee
have raised a record
amount - over £11,000
- for Christian Aid’s
General Fund this year.
The money was raised
from the sponsored walk
in March, the Coffee
morning in April and
the House-to-House
collection in May.
The money included
£380 given in memory
of Ken Hulme, the
long-standing branch
THE sun came out in early June to give a golden glow
chairman, from
to Neston Ladies’ Day. There was a riot of colour in the
donations shared with
town centrewith amazing outfits and an abundance
the Kidney Support
of flowers to celebrate the Neston Female Friendly
Group and the
Society’s showpiece event.
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Church dedication
THE Bishop of Chester will
be in Parkgate on Sunday 4th
July for the Dedication of St
Thomas’ Church.
The church was closed back
in 1994 due to structural
reasons and has since been
restored as a church and
community hall thanks to a
gigantic effort by parishioners.
Now, after major structural
work, including a new roof, tie
bars and repairs to stonework
the church has been restored
to its former glory.
You can find out more about
the church at
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Tributes paid to
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Tributes have been paid to long- of Norman and others, became a
standing Neston councillor and former comprehensive school in 1974.
Mayor of Ellesmere Port and Neston, Cheshire West and Chester Councillor
Norman Angel, who died on 1st June. Derek Bateman, who worked with
Born in Liverpool on October 12, Norman at the former Ellesmere Port and
1923, Norman graduated from Durham Neston Borough Council, said: “Norman
University with a Bachelor of Science was an extremely sincere, hardworking
degree. Following five years with the RAF, and sympathetic man, who above all, was
two of these based in India, he forged a fair when it came to decision-making.
career with Shell, based at the Thornton “He always put the needs of his
Research Centre as a research scientist. constituents first and was tenacious in
Norman joined Ellesmere Port and his causes and achieving his aims, never
Neston Borough Council, representing giving up on what he believed to be right
the Neston ward, in 1974 following Local and true.
Government Reorganisation. He was “He certainly left his mark on both
Chairman of the Housing Committee for Ellesmere Port and Neston and will be
11 years and took on the role of Mayor sorely missed.”
of Ellesmere Port and Neston between
He had also been a Governor of Neston
1983 and 1984. Prior to 1974 he served
High School and had served as Chair of
as a Councillor on Neston Urban District
Governors of Neston Primary School.
Council, where he was twice Chair of the
Council. Former Leader of Ellesmere Port and
Neston Borough Council Reg Chrimes
High school campaign
said: “I knew Norman both as a fellow
He served as a councillor for over 45 colleague and as a friend. He was a
years. Following his decision not to dedicated socialist and a fierce champion
stand for re-election, he was made an of the people of his ward, whom he
Honorary Alderman of the Council in 2003 represented for more than 40 years.
for his outstanding contributions to local
“His mastery of financial and statistical
Government.
detail won him the respect not only
One of his proudest achievements of fellow members but also of council
was his successful campaign for a officers. Throughout his service he
comprehensive school in Neston. In worked in good fellowship with his
the early 1950s Neston did not have colleagues, winning their admiration and
a secondary school but by 1958 affection.”
a secondary modern school was Norman is survived by his wife Effie,
established, which, thanks to the efforts son Peter, daughter-in-law Rachel and
grandchildren Daniel and Nathan.
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Pedal power
Sixteen pupils from Neston
Primary School started school
at 8am for a week so that they
could take part in ‘Let’s Bike’
training sessions.
The Let’s Bike initiative aims
to promote safer cycling in a
safe environment, preparing
young people to ride on
the road. The course, at the
Burton Road school, was
organised by members of
staff Sarah Tedford, Emma
Pino and Anne Brookes.
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I think God’s going to come down and pull civilization over for speeding.
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Which people settled on the Wirral over 1000 years ago?
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Competition” in the address line. Closing date is Monday 2nd August – the
winner will be picked at random from all ‘Local’ readers with the right answer.
I think it’s wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly.
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Rhino mania
A RHINO has been let loose in a
local classroom, but there’s no
need for alarm. A huge team of
pupils from Neston Primary School
have been decorating the mini
rhino as part of this summer’s
Rhino Mania event in Chester . The
children christened their colourful
rhino ‘Ron’ and have spent lessons,
break-times and lunchtimes
creating their work of art.
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Vivacious colours
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The explosion of bright accent colours in
Wirral homes will continue to be the dominant
trend for window fashions for the rest of 2010.
That’s the view of Marc McQuilliam, who is
one of the region’s leading experts on window
blinds, shutters and awnings.
Marc, who owns Apollo Blinds Wirral, says that
homeowners are daring to be different and accent
colours such as mustard, purple and turquoise are
driving demand for window coverings which make
a statement all around the home.
“The impact of colour on our overall outlook
and emotions is driving the continued colour
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”Wirral homeowners are looking for positivity
and these new colours deliver just that. Daffodil,
released the summer revision of its 2010 Trends
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street, but it doesn’t have to be a plain colour
“The Trends Report is invaluable in giving me an
as florals and graphics look great in this vibrant
overview of how fashions will change in the next
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six to twelve months. This, when combined with
“It’s no coincidence that bright colours have
local knowledge, enables me to help my customers
continued to be a big hit this year – especially
to stay at the cutting edge of interior design and
when you consider the state of the economy. I
choose exactly the right dressing for any window,”
think that’s because homeowners want to take
Marc said.
control and introducing splashes of colour in their
“Vivacious colours have been the defining
homes is a great way to lift their mood.”
movement for 2010 and it’s been interesting to
Marc’s window blinds business is part of the
see how black has come to the fore again. Sales of
Apollo Blinds network, which has more than 65
gloss black aluminium venetians and rollers are
franchises across the UK. The company has just
taking off in line with the introduction of black
bathrooms that we are seeing in all the high
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“In contrast to the sudden burst in popularity
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I remember when the candle shop burned down. Everyone stood around singing ‘Happy Birthday.’
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I replaced the headlights in my car with strobe lights, so it looks like I’m the only one moving.
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Entertainment guide
Essential what’s on info for the next month
The
Neston, Parkgate, Ledsham and
Willaston Community Forum / Health
Promotion Day at Neston Town Hall,
10am-3pm. Contact Debra Brown on 01244
Marsh Cat
972224. Free.
Good quality food from
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Inclusive Dinner Menu
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