InsIde thIs month:

n Parkgate Primary
n design Award
n In the shop window
n Friends of the sea
n Local news
n What’s on
n Business directory
January 2011 Issue 36

WINDOWS I DOORS I PORCHES I CONSERVATORIES I GUTTERING & FASCIAS

Two Times
Wirral Trading
Standards
Award Winners

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windows, doors or a
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Jewellers
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angular full eternity ring.
Hand made with eight diamonds.

Contact Lynette on 0151 336 5235 or visit the shop at 12 The Cross, Neston

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Feeling a little blue in January is normal - Marilu Henner

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Happy New Year to everyone. It’s
said that a New Year brings new
beginnings, and that is very true in
Neston with the opening of the new
flagship Sainsbury’s store. How will it
affect the town centre? Who can tell.
Let’s hope that it encourages people
to do their weekly shopping locally
16 rather than travel up to the Wirral but
the question remains whether the
superstore will suck trade away from
the smaller shops.
In this month’s edition we’ve got lots of
adverts from the small businesses in the
town, so please give them your support

20 Jon White
The page footers this month
are winter quotes

For advertisement
22 inquiries please call Hayley
on 01244 512251 / 512252
or 07801 506538
e-mail info@nestonlocal.com
visit www.nestonlocal.com
We had a major fire at our office last month and are
now in new premises at 24 Liverpool Road, Chester.
24

We are an independently owned company, not connected to any

big media group, based in Chester, producing seven magazines,
Keep it Local, Neston Local, Heswall Local, West Coast , Tarporley Talk,
Overleigh Roundabout and Hoole Roundabout.
For details visit www.talkaboutpublishing.co.uk

Winter is nature’s way of saying, “Up yours.” - Robert Byrne

4 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com

In the news

Barn conversion
wins praise
THE conversion of 17th century
brick barns at Leighton Hall,
Neston, has been recognised at
the Cheshire West and Chester
Civic Awards for Design and
Conservation
The scheme at the formerly
neglected barns was praised for
its sensitive approach in terms
of the use of space, design detailing and high quality workmanship.
Accepting the award from Chester Lord Mayor Councillor Neil Ritchie for
Residential Conversion and Conservation for the Leighton Hall development in
Neston is Simon Malam from architects Donald Insall Associates and Peter Betts
and Robin Hulse from Leighton Hall Developments.

Need Logs L C’s Painters

for winter?
& Decorators
Professional
friendly &
Hardwood & Softwood
logs reliable service
Free Local Delivery
Please call Laura
for a free quote
0151 336 5847
07825 994 246
www.touchwoodtreesurgery.co.uk
info@touchwoodtreesurgery.co.uk 07810 458672

You can find us on facebook.

Look out for the latest updates on
our Neston Local page
www.facebook.com/neston.local

Now is the winter of our discontent - William Shakespeare

 Neston Local January 2011 5

Weight Loss & Exercise Tips From Zone Fitness

To lose body fat you must eat
fewer calories than your body
burns off, so EAT LESS -- but
you must NoT starve yourself,
otherwise you will lose more
muscle than fat!
Start eating 5-6 meals per day
(space them out to about one
every 3 hours). You are eating
more often, but not necessarily
more.
Increase your protein intake.
Without protein your body
cannot build new muscle.
Protein also helps to increase
your metabolism - which burns
calories.
Add Weight Training to your
workouts While cardiovas-
cular exercise is a great way
of burning the fat, adding a
little strength training to your
workouts will earn you extra
calories every day. You’ll even
be burning calories while you’re
sleeping or sitting on the couch
watching Eastenders.
10 Foods to help with fat loss
(please note Eating these foods
that burn fat won’t work on
their own. You should always
maintain a healthy diet and
exercise routine)
1. Cayenne Pepper
2. Ginger
3. Cinnamon
4. Apples and Berries
5. Citrus Fruits
6. Soybeans
7. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
8. Garlic
9. Seaweed
10. Green Tea
All exercise & Nutritional advice is freely available to Zone Fitness Members.
Our Qualified staff are always on hand to and happy to help

New Year - New You

at Zone Fitness
After all the indulgences over Christmas why
not kick start the new year with a
3 months full fresh approach. At Zone Fitness
our Trainers will help guide you to
membership reach your goals whether that be
only £50 weight loss, muscle gain or just
keeping generally fit. We are here to
help with exercise and nutritional advice.

l Full range of cardio & strength equipment l Free weights area l Free gym induction
l 220w Sunshower l Full range of sports supplements l Boxing room l Personal training
Prices: Membership £25 per month or £20 Direct Debit per month l Corporate Membership available l Over 55s & Students £18 per month
Classes; £4 per class, £6 for 2, £8 for 3; Circuits Mon 9.30am-10.30am, Tue 7.15pm-8pm
Body conditioning Mon & Thur 6.30-7.30pm, Fri 9.30-10.30am non members welcome

Unit 9 William Court, Clayhill Industrial Estate, Neston Mon - Fri 9am-9pm
Sat 10am-4pm
Tel 0151 353 0530 www.zonefitnessneston.co.uk Sun 10am-2pm

There are two seasons in Scotland: June and Winter - Billy Connolly
 Venue:
NC & YC, CH64

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Yoga for all

Monday Venue:
FROM
ONLY NC & YC, CH6
£1
Monday
Children
Children (5-11) 7pm at 6pm
(5-11)
6pm; Adults
at NC&YC, Burton Adults at 7pm
Road, Neston ‘Old fashioned service using modern technology’
mail@littleactorstheatre.com We provide a complete accountancy package tailored
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0151 336 4302 to your business requirements and budget including:
l Year-end accounts and tax returns;
Discounts available for low income
0151 336 families
4302 l Online bookkeeping service;
l Payroll and VAT returns.
l Flexible meeting times including evening and
Venue: Saturday morning appointments.
Please get in touch to arrange a free initial meeting.
NC & YC, CH64 Telephone: 0151 345 0076
Email: info@rjaccountants.co.uk

Discounts available for low income families Child

Contemporary Kitchens NE
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Neston Computers
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Computer upgrades... Repairs...
Virus Removal... Systems Built & Installed...
Broadband Installation...
Discounts available for low income families Small to Medium Size Networks Installed...
File Servers Built & Installed...
Website creation & email
Tuition given to all ages, singular or groups
Special needs computers and switch access,
systems built, installed and set up, programs
installed and set up

l Free technical support l Home visits no problem

Quality work at realistic prices
0151 336 1508 or 077898 17652
www.nestoncomputers.com

Never take a job where winter winds can blow up your pants - Geraldo Rivera
 Neston Local January 2011 7

BEAT THE
WINTER
FREEZE

A career is wonderful, but you can’t curl up with it on a cold night - Marilyn Monroe
 8 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com

S.M.C. PAVING
Slimming World
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Don't slip up this winter
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Beat the freeze!
Local ROCK SALT/
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Drives
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12-week Countdown
3 to 29 January 2011
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CALL STEVE: 0151 336 6716
TEL: 0151 356 5396 0844 897 8000
MOBILE: 07867 802208 (24HRS) www.slimmingworld.com

A cold in the head causes less suffering than an idea - Jules Renard
 Neston Local January 2011 9

Double Glazing Repairs

We can help with
v Misted and damaged units
v Replacement handles and hinges
v Window and Door locks
v Sticking doors and jammed locks etc.
Upvc Care and Repair
Call John for friendly advice and free quotation
www.doubleglazingrepairswirral.com
0151 336 3798

I write probably 80 percent of my stuff over the winter - Bob Seger

 10 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com

The candyman can!

Year 3 children at Woodfall
Primary School followed a
very tasty topic, as part of
the International Primary
Curriculum.
They were learning all
about chocolate, from the
growing of the cacao pod to
the journey that the cacao
beans make to the chocolate
factories, before being used
to make chocolate bars.
The children were very
excited during a visit from
Charles, from The Old
Station Chocolate Shop in
Tarporley. He spent the
morning with the children
and they each made
six delicious chocolate
hedgehogs to take home.

If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind? - Percy Bysshe Shelley

 Neston Local January 2011 11

Ring in a new you in 2011! Book an

appointment at The Hair Spa this
January where a highly experienced
and successful team await you...

At The Hair Spa we have...

= Wella colour technician in salon
= Team of experienced & creative stylists

= Dressing hair up specialists

= Stockists of GHD Wella &

Sebastian products
= Open bank holidays

= Training day on a Monday

discounted prices for models

= Bare Escentuals make up artists

= Nail technician for extensions

& manicures

with every cut and finish this January

When booking please quote “HNN3’’. Appointments subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. We would also
like to give you the chance to purchase a recommended High Hair styling product in January for half price on production of this voucher.
Offer valid until 30/1/11 *Mon- Fri only. Terms & conditions apply. Appointments subject to availability. www.thorntonhallhotel.com/thespa
Opening Hours: 9.00am opening every day except Sat: 8.00am
Call 0151 353 0088 or visit thorntonhallhotel.com for more information.
Free car parking available to all customers of The Hair Spa.
In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy - William Blake
 12 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.nestonlocal.com

GET YOUR FREE MONEY

FROM THE GOVERNMENT!
Financial column with Simon Tutton, from the Hadlow Edwards Partnership

GOVERNMENTs over the last which works out as an equivalent

50 years have encouraged us to increase in your contributions of
save towards our own retirement 67%. Higher rate tax payers need to
and be less dependant on the be especially careful to make sure
they reclaim the overpayment as
state by way of incentives in
HMRC will not automatically pay
the way of pension tax relief it back.
There are restrictions on the
Some large companies run
amount you can benefit and schemes known as ‘Salary Sacri-
this has changed on numer- fice’ where employees can give
ous occasions over the up some of their wages to make
years and is due to change additional payments to their
again next April. pension scheme. This is a very tax
The way relief is granted efficient way of increasing your
depends on how you pay pension savings as in addition to
your pension. If you are a the tax relief you can also save
member of an employer on National Insurance pay-
scheme at work any pension ments. Small companies can run
contribution is usually taken similar schemes for employees or
from your salary before you Directors and if you have an op-
pay tax and National Insur- portunity to consider this option
ance which means that the or would wish to set a pension
amount of your taxable pay is scheme up for your own busi-
reduced by the level of contribu- ness you would be well advised
tion you have paid. to look at a ‘Salary Sacrifice’ scheme.
If you have no company pension Tax relief is one of the few ways we can get free
scheme or are self employed you money from the state and it is well worth taking
will usually have a personal pension plan and tax re- full advantage of this benefit. For example saving
lief is provided by a top up to your contributions. For £300 per month to a pension with 20% tax relief
example if you are personally paying £100 per month would mean that over 25 years you would have saved
by direct debit the amount that would be credited to £112,500 at a cost of £90,000.
your pension scheme would be £125. Interest or growth on this additional sum over 25
If you are a higher rate tax payer then you could years can boost the saving even further and make the
claim another £25 of tax relief by way of a refund difference between a comfortable retirement and a
from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) struggle.

To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning,
produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Michael Edwards, Senior Partner of the St. James’s Place
Partnership on 01285 123 456, by email Michael.edwards@sjpp.co.uk or visit www.michaeledwards.co.uk
I went to a fight the other night, and an ice hockey game broke out - Rodney Dangerfield
 Neston Local October 2010 13

Now could be the right time to find

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understands your financial affairs and
provides a highly tailored service

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l Investments
l Insurance
l Retirement plans
l Tax

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e
I’d just as soon play tennis with the net down - Robert Frost
 14 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.nestonlocal.com
Throwing money
out of the window
A Wirral business owner has welcomed an
alarming new report which has highlighted
how much money householders are throwing
out of the window.
Marc McQuilliam from Apollo Blinds was
gobsmacked by the findings of the research
which used thermal imaging cameras in
Edinburgh to show just how much heat is lost
through windows of homes in the city.
Simply drawing curtains, shutters or blinds
to stop heat escaping could be as effective as
fitting double glazing, according the report’s
authors – particularly for older properties. It’s a
view which is echoed by Marc who owns Apollo
Blinds Wirral.
“The findings should be a wake-up call to
householders in Wirral because the thermal
images that were used as part of the report are
very powerful in demonstrating how much heat
is lost through windows,” said Marc.
“It highlights how very simple measures can be
taken to significantly reduce energy expenditure
– because shutters, blinds and curtains are
natural barriers which prevent heat loss.
“I don’t know anyone who couldn’t do with
saving some cash right now and given that
energy prices are rising again, it’s the right time
to do something about it.”
Marc can see why interior plantation shutters
are grabbing all the headlines as they are the
hottest trend in interior décor. As well as being
gorgeous, stylish and incredibly functional
they do come into their own during the winter
months providing privacy and excellent energy-
saving properties.
He also points to Duette® blinds, which are the
rising stars of the interiors industry, as they can
reduce the amount of heat that escapes through
windows by a third during the winter.
“Duette® is a modern take on pleated blinds
and have a patented double-walled honeycomb
design which allows them to form air pockets
that give them energy-saving properties,” said
Marc.
 Neston Local January 2011 15

20% OFF
SHUTTERS

0151 203 6160

wirral@apollo-blinds.co.uk
www.apollo-blinds.co.uk
16 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com

Bernard’s photos brighten empty shops

Neston town centre
shop windows are
hosting a selection of
new photographs by
Neston photographer
Bernard Rose.
Cheshire West and
Chester Council has
worked with Neston Town
Council, Sainsbury’s, artist
Stephen Broadbent and
Neston Photographer
Bernard Rose to add a
series of photographs to
empty shop fronts in Brook
Street and the High Street.
The shop windows in
Brook Street feature
Bernard’s photographs of
Burton, Ness Gardens,
Parkgate and the Wirral
Way. The photographs
in the High Street show
a winter view of Hadlow
Road and Parkgate. Each
photograph is framed with
a distinctive floral design
that mirrors the new
public art railings inspired
by Neston’s Ladies Day
parade, designed by
Stephen Broadbent at the
new Sainsbury’s store.
Said Neston and Parkgate
Councillor Kay Loch: “The
photographs have added
a new vibrancy to Neston
Town Centre; we hope
further windows will be
decorated over the next
few months with Bernard’s
photographs. However,
we would much rather
see these empty shops
opening up for business.”
More new businesses
are coming into Neston;
Shimmering Reflections,
a bridal and prom-wear
outlet currently based at
Burton, will be opening in
Brook Street soon, and
a computer gaming shop
and new hairdressers will
also be taking on currently
empty premises in the
New Year.
Pictured: Bernard Rose
and Councillor Kay Loch

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn - Hal Borland

 Neston Local October 2010 17

If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score? - Vince Lombardi

 18 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com
Friends group helps young seafarers
It was early in 2006 that ‘Friends of
the Sea’ was formed by a group of
people who saw the need to promote the
education of young seafarers and assist
in the welfare of the elderly, disabled and
those seafarers who are in need.
“Our success is due to the generosity
from the general public, commercial
organisations and from the efforts of the
committee of volunteers,” said chairman
Patsy Dixon, from Parkgate.
“Among the beneficiaries, we have
included Sea Cadet units who bought
tents, oars, kayaks, computers, whilst
others have received grants to pay
for training events on TS Royalist and
donated to the Liverpool Seafarers
Centre.”
They sponsor annually a sailing
charter for young people selected by
the Merseyside Police/Hoylake Sailing
School project “Chance of a Lifetime”
The pine stays green in winter... wisdom in hardship - Norman Douglas
Wirral children who have
benefitted from a grant,
pictured at the Albert Dock
while this year 4th Heswall St Peter’s
Sea Scouts received a grant towards a
replacement safety boat. The Marine
Volunteer Service was given funds which
enabled them to purchase a 2.9m Dinghy/
Tender; this vessel is now evident in
Albert Dock and used for the training of
young people in navigation, boat handling
and general seamanship. The group
have recently been able to assist the UK
North Blind Sailing Association to promote
the participation of blind and partially
sighted people and fund sail training
opportunities.
Without the financial help from ‘Friends
of the Sea’, there are many young and
disabled people who would not have the
opportunity to improve and advance their
maritime education.
If you think that your charity could benefit
from a grant, please e-mail
pdixon2@btinternet.com
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Neston Local January 2011 19

2011
New You

NestoN Community and Youth Centre is today launching its

New Year enrolment for courses starting on the 17th January.
this multi award winning centre is only two years old but has
already attracted huge numbers of local people to participate
in the wide range of activities on offer, both educational and
recreational.
Why not call in and see what’s happening, with 2,000
visits per month there must be something in it!
For more information and how to enrol
In person: Every week from 9am-8pm, Mon and Wed, 9am-4pm Tue, Thur, Fri
Open Day: Saturday 8th January 10am-4pm
By post: NC&YC, Burton Road, Neston CH64 9RE
Tel: The
0151 336 line
bottom 7805is, E admin@nestoncyc.co.uk
winter navigation on the Seaway is a bad idea - John M. McHugh
 20 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.nestonlocal.com

Courses for Adults – January – February 2011

Ccourse title starts time weeks Cost
Machine Embroidery Mon 10 Jan 09:30-12:30 10 £96.00 *
* bring your own machine 3hrs
Cooking on a Budget Wed 19 Jan 09:30-11:30 5 £33.00 *
Spanish – step 3 – for improvers Mon 17 Jan 13:00-15:00 5 £49.40 *
Italian - step 2 - for improvers Thu 20 Jan 12:45-14:45 5 £33.00 *
Italian – step 2 - for improvers Sat 22 Jan 09:30-11:30 5 £33.00 *
*

Computing – Workshop - Internet Tue 18 Jan 09:30-11:30 5 £33.00 *

Skills
Computing –emailing with Wed 19 Jan 09:30-11:30 5 £33.00 *
attachments
Computing - Men's Club - for Tue 18 Jan 13:00-15:00 5 £33.00 *
beginners
Computing for Beginners Wed 19 Jan 13:00-15:00 5 £33.00 *
Yoga for Adults Mon 10 Jan 19:00-20:00 On From £1 –
going discounts for
low income
families
Adult Dance Wed 5 Jan 19:00-20:00 On £6 per class
going
Pilates Fri 21 Jan 09:30-10:30 5 £20.00
*   Fee remissions are available on some courses in the Centre – please ask 
FREE coffee or tea and biscuits available when you enrol 
For more information and how to enrol:   
            In person      every week from 9am to 8pm Mon and Wed;  9am—4pm Tue, Thu, Fri 
            Open Day      Sat 8th January from 10:00 – 16:00 
            By Post            NC&YC, Burton Road, Neston, CH64 9RE      
            Telephone
January brings the snow, makes ourEmail: 
:   0151 336 7805                        admin@nestoncyc.co.uk
feet and fingers glow - Sara  Coleridge
 Neston Local January 2011 21

12

Even in winter an isolated patch of snow has a special quality - Andy Goldsworthy
 New Year, New You
22 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.nestonlocal.com

2011
What we do at Neston Youth and Community Centre
Volunteering
NC&YC is a charity with only one paid worker. The rest of the work
is done by volunteers and they are always looking for more helpers.
If you would like to give something back to your community why
not go along and see if you could help especially if you could man
reception or do a little care-taking or book keeping.
Courses
NC&YC offer courses in languages, computing, crafts and art,
Pilates, Yoga in addition to a Job Club, three different Youth Clubs,
Dad’s Den and more. See the advert in this issue of The Local for
details of what is on offer this month. Courses can be short or long
and can be joined at any time, so if you happen to miss the start
date just go along and join in.
Youth Clubs
The Youth Zone is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6.30 to 9
for 13 to 19 year olds and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 for those from
10 upwards. Wednesdays are especially aimed at young people
with a disability, but all are welcome.. Pool, air hockey, table tennis,
games consoles and table football are amongst the many activities.
Room Hire
The Centre, and individual rooms, are
available for hire for private functions or
for use by businesses for off-site training,
induction or interviews from as little as
£6 per hour. One of the more unusual
hirers were a group of Triumph Rocket 111 How to find us
motorcycle owners. During their weekend
gathering they held a Custom Bike Show and invited the public to
vote for their favourite.
New Name
Although the centre proved has very popular, its name wasn’t. Last
year they held a completion to find a new, rather snappier, name
for it. The winner was Bryce Mailer, a local resident. Bryce will be
pictured next month receiving his prize when the new name will be
revealed by a mystery celebrity, so watch this space!

For more information and how to enrol

In person: Every week from 9am-8pm, Mon and Wed, 9am-4pm Tue, Thur, Fri
Open Day: Saturday 8th January 10am-4pm
By post: NC&YC, Burton Road, Neston CH64 9RE
Tel: 0151 336 7805 E admin@nestoncyc.co.uk
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Juniors & Seniors

For boys and girls, aged 7-16

Entrance Exams 2011

21st January 2011
Years 3 & 7
29th January 2011
Years 4, 5 & 6

Colour their lives forever...

Open the door to a unique educational experience with
entrance exams for The King’s School, Chester.
Financial assistance is available for Senior School and Sixth Form pupils.

11
January 20 January 2011

Call 01244 689553 for more information and a prospectus

email admissions@kingschester.co.uk www.kingschester.co.uk/welcome

I had slumps that lasted into the winter - Bob Uecker

24 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com

Willaston pupils are quick with their sticks

The Willaston team who finished as runners-up in the Quicksticks Y3/4 Hockey
competition at Neston last month. The tournament was run by Cheshire Oaks
School Sport Partnership www.coaksssp.co.uk

Drugs raids producing results

Police Officers say a continuing
operation targeting drug-related crime in
the Neston and Ellesmere Port area is
achieving “excellent results”.
During the past eight weeks officers
have executed more than 30 search
warrants across the area.
The raids resulted in big quantities of
drugs and cash being recovered and
18 people were detained. Six of those
arrested have now been charged with
offences in relation to possession of
cocaine and cannabis and are waiting
to appear in court. Five others were
released on police bail and enquiries
are ongoing. The remainder received
police cautions and warnings following
the recovery of smaller amounts of
controlled drugs during the raids.

Thou hast no sorrow in thy song, no winter in thy year - John A. Logan
 Neston Local January 2011 25

New Years Resolution Spa Day

To simply feel pampered in 2011
You may choose one treatment out of each section below
Aromatherapy Body Scrub
Babor Khanya Body Scrub
Anti-Aging Hand Traetment
-----------------------
Babor Firming Algae Wrap
Aromatherapy Cellulite Wrap
Cleopatra Milk Wrap
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Sensational Eye Treatment
Babor Introductory Facial
Aromatherapy Hydrating Facial
-------------------------
Mini Head Massage
Foot Massage
Hand Massage
included in this spa day is a relaxing spa light lunch
and full use of health club facilities
Also enjoy a detoxifying tea in our relaxation area

Special New Years Price

GELeration
£75.00 mon-thurs by Jessica Nails
Long lasting Manicure
£85.00 fri-sun Discover the strength of Jessica with
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t- 01244335262 f 01244335464 e- thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk www.rowtonhall.co.uk

We need to drive like hell and get to the hills before the winter sets in - Steven Squyres
26 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com

School’s eco warriors

Pupils from Neston Primary School celebrated
being awarded the ‘Eco-Schools Silver Award’
recently. Members of the school’s ‘Eco Warrior
Club’ encouraged classmates, staff and parents
to reduce, recycle and reuse. The children have
been responsible for introducing composting,
water saving, energy saving light bulbs and the
recycling of printer cartridges, paper, batteries,
clothes and mobile phones.
Members of the club carried out an audit of the
school and suggested ways to save energy and
avoid unnecessary waste.
“The children are very keen to do their bit and
encourage others to help too. The Eco Warriors
have done a fantastic job and we were delighted
to receive our Silver Award. The children want to
do even more and gain the next award. Of the 19
extra-curricular activities we offer at school - our
Eco-Warriors is one of the most popular.” said
Annabel Elliott - Deputy Headteacher.

Winter is not a season, it’s an occupation - Sinclair Lewis

 Neston Local January 2011 27

QUALITY EDUCATION AT THE QUEEN’S SCHOOL

The Queen’s School’s values are founded on
respect, community and happiness.
We are proud of our reputation for our students’
academic success, as they achieve both excellent
public examination results and top university
offers.
Queen’s girls are happy and positive, engaging
and articulate. Academically they question and
challenge, explore and innovate; there are no
gender stereotypes here! Our staff have expertise
in the teaching of girls and our community is an
encouraging and supportive one.
We have a full extra-curricular programme out of the 100 top prep schools in the country
including a wide variety of sports and and is the top school in the North West in the
adventurous activities such as treks and survey published by The Sunday Times Parent
expeditions. In addition, music and the arts Power survey, November 2010.
flourish in an atmosphere that encourages self-
Monday 17th January 2011, entrance
expression and confidence. assessments for 11+ entry, Reception and
It’s official, The Lower School was placed 14th
Junior entry.
School Wirral mini bus service available

The ueen’s Lower School The ueen’s Senior School

Come and join us

Taster sessions and individual visits now available
THE QUEEN’S SCHOOL
Please contact Mrs Jane Taylor on 01244 312078 or email jtaylor@queens.cheshire.sch.uk
www.queens.cheshire.sch.u k

Winter lingered so long in the lap of Spring that it occasioned a great deal of talk - Bill Nye
 28 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com

Rhinos spotted in the Lake District!

The Rhinos class (Year 6) of Parkgate Primary School recently enjoyed a week of
fun and adventure at The Kepplewray Project in the Lake District. The group faced
many challenges and tasks throughout the week learning new skills and working
closely as a team along the way to solve problems and achieve their goals. The
action packed week included scrambling up one of the highest mountains in the area,
abseiling, stepping in the footsteps of Robin Hood with
archery, raft building and canoeing on Coniston Water
and getting soaked ghyll scrambling, a particular
favourite with many in the class.

It’s not the winter that bothers me - it’s the summers - Walt Alston
 Neston Local January 2011 29

Parkgate pupils have got the gift!

Three members of Rhino
Class Parkgate Primary
Schoo, Daniel, Lara and
Jess, got the chance to
have a grand tour around
the Shoe Box Appeal HQ in
Birkenhead shortly before
Christmas. They helped
to unload and sort the gift
boxes which were going to
underprivileged children in
Romania. The pupils then
watched a little video about
the little children and how
they drink out of muddy
water.
Parkgate Primary had
collected 40 neatly wrapped
shoe boxes all with lots of
little gifts.

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The Beacon Coffee Shop

Heswall Methodist Church,
Telegraph Road, Heswall. Tel 342 7446
Opening times
Tuesday 10.30-2pm - Coffee and lunches
Friday 10.30-2pm - Coffee and lunches
Saturday 10-12noon - Coffee and snacks
Friendly Welcoming Atmosphere, Homemade Food -
Fair Trade Goods, Gifts, Cards and Second hand Books
We are a voluntary organisation and all profits
are donated to charities at home and abroad.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face - Victor Hugo
 January – the start of a new year
Gardening by Janet Heath

T
he garden in January can be
thought of as a lifeless month,
waiting for the spring bulbs to
start to bloom but there are plants
that will give some colour.
The winter flowering jasmine, Jasminum
nudiflorum will flower throughout winter when
the weather is mild with little yellow flowers on
arching stems. It is easy to propagate as stems
that touch the ground will form roots so if you
know someone with an established plant you
can beg some stems to start your own shrub.
I can be left to grow un-pruned, preferably
against a fence or kept trimmed to grow up a
wall.
Some winter flowering heathers (Ericas) will
start to flower now so look out for plants in
garden centres to add colour around the base of
your winter jasmine. Hebe red Edge
is a good winter evergreen low
shrub with the tips of the
buds turning a deep shade
of deep pink in the cold
of winter. It will grow
to a low dome shape
about 1m in diameter
and 50cm
tall.
Coloured bark on trees and shrubs is also very
attractive. If you have space for trees, the silver
birches such as Betula ermanii with creamy
ivory bark glow in the winter sun. Inter-plant
with coloured stemmed dogwoods such as
Cornus alba Elegantissima (red stems) or
Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire (orange to red
stems) and under-plant these with snowdrops
and crocuses for a stunning winter show. This
combination would look good in a wide border
lining a drive.
Buy in first early seed potatoes if you want
to grow new potatoes for early harvesting.
Set them in a cool frost free place in the light
to encourage shoots to start growing. This
is known as “chitting” your potatoes. Keep
netting over any brassicas to protect them from
pigeons. Pigeons can destroy a plant in a day!
Continue to dig over new beds or borders
leaving the soil in lumps to b e
broken down by frost into a
crumbly tilth ready for
planting in spring. Put a
layer or garden compost
or manure on the top
to help improve the
soil structure.

Janet Heath, Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 www.gardenmentor.co.uk

 Neston Local January 2011 31

HealtHier, Fitter, Happier

New Year’s Resolutions are
easy to make, but harder to
keep. Many people vow to get
in shape following the ex-
cesses of Christmas, but if you
are really serious, then talk to
Living Fit.
Jamie Leighton and his team
of personal trainers
will create a per-
sonal fitness plan,
tailored to your own
specific require-
ments. The beauty of this is
that we help you to meet your
goals, however modest or am-
bitious, in your own time and
as quickly as possible.
You can choose to train at
your own home, in a local gym
or in an outdoors environ-
ment, be that the beach at
west Kirby or the countryside
around your village.
Jamie has a wide experi-
ence, ranging from helping
those who wish to lose a
few pounds, through to
training a Rowing world
Champion.
So, if you are really seri-
ous about making a difference
to your life this year, then talk
to Living Fit and be healthier,
fitter and happier.

Feel healthier, fitter and happier in 2011

Personal training and

conditioning consultant
Call Jamie on 0797 147 8786
W www.living-fit.co.uk E info@living-fit.co.uk

God is day and night, winter and summer, war and peace, surfeit and hunger - Heraclitus
 Useful numbers and info
Burton and Neston
History Society
The society have an active
research group, which has
published three books on the area
and are currently working on the
history of the Neston old parish
area upto 1840. Talks are held
for members and visitors on the
second Thursday of the month from
October to May in the Gladstone
Hall, Burton at 8pm and various
outings are arranged. Contact the
Publicity Officer 336 1190 or the
Chairman 336 8643.
BURTON MANOR
Burton village. Tel 336 5172
CH64 INC
Community forum for Neston, Little
Neston, Ness, Burton, Willaston
and Parkgate. 0151 336 3758
angela@epnavco.org.uk
CHEMISTS
Deeside Pharmacy, Mellock Lane,
Little Neston. Tel: 336 1837
Galen Pharmacy, 17 High Street,
Neston. Tel: 336 2350
D.M. Kaye, Neston Road,
Willaston,. Tel: 327 5110
CHURCHES
St Mary & St Helen Parish Church,
Neston. The Vicarage, High St,
Neston. Tel: 353 1000
Parkgate & Neston United
Reformed Church, Moorside
Lane,Parkgate. Tel 336 3336
Little Neston Methodist Church.
Tel: 336 1772. Sunday services,
10.30am
Neston Christian Fellowship,
Burton Road. Tel: 336 1688
Neston Methodist Church, Park
Road, Neston. Tel: 334 1772
St Winifride’s RC Church, Burton
Rd, Little Neston. Tel: 336 4189
St Nicholas Parish Church, Burton.
Tel: 353 0453
St Michael & All Angels,
Marshlands Rd, Little Neston. Tel:
353 1000
CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU
Town Hall, High Street, Neston
CIVIC HALL
Neston Civic Hall, Hinderton Road.
Tel 336 1077
You can’t get too much winter in the winter - Robert Frost
Community Activities in
Neston (CAN)
The Neston Centre, High Street
Neston Tel.353 8638
COUNCIL
Cheshire West and Chester
Council:For all local authority
Inquiries regarding schools,
roads, social services, planning,
the Civic Hall, street cleansing,
refuse disposal, local highways,
environmental health and housing.
Tel 0300 123 8 123
CYBERCENTRE
Neston Community Cybercentre,
Methodist Church, Park Street,
Neston. Open Mon-Thurs. Tel: 336
7784
DENTISTS
Redcliffe Dental Practice, 25
Parkgate Road.. Tel 336 3012
David Jones, John Willasey 5 Park
Street, Neston. Tel 336 5555
Raby Road Dental Centre,30 Raby
Road, Neston. Tel 0151 336 6844
DOCTORS
The Neston Medical Centre, 14-20
Liverpool Road, Neston. Tel 336
4121
Neston Surgery, Mellock Lane,
Little Neston. Tel: 336 3951
The Willaston Surgery, Neston
Road, Willaston. Tel 327 4593
OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCIES
Arrowe Park Hospital. Tel: 678
8496
Friends of Park Fields
The group aim to enhance the
area of Park Fields in Parkgate Call
336 7472 or email: christine_try@
yahoo.co.uk
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Neston Nomads. Ages 5-adult also
includes a girls’ section. Tel Norman
on 353 8337
LIBRARY
Neston Library, Parkgate Road
Phone 0151 337 4670
MARKET
Neston Market, Fridays 8.30am-
3pm. Farmers’ Market, 3rd
Saturday in the month, car park at
the rear of Neston Town Hall, 9am
-1pm.Tel: 0300 123 8 123
MP
Andrew Miller (Labour).
Constituency office, tel 357 3019.
Web www.andrew-miller-mp.co.uk
NESS GARDENS
353 0123
NESTON RECREATION CENTRE
Raby Park Road, Neston
Tel 336 5741
NESTON CIVIC SOCIETY
The society deals with the local
environment, planning, architecture
- and conservation. We hold 6 talks
and 2 newsletters per year. Contact
Janet Griffiths on 336 5478 or
email janet.griffiths.ncs@googlemail.com
PARKGATE SOCIETY
The Society is closely involved
with the local authorities with
particular interest in the history,
conservation and enhancement
of the unique quality of Parkgate
and its amenities. We issue
members with a Newsletter twice
a year and hold regular talks
which are free and open to all. We
welcome new members. email
parkgatesociety@googlemail.com
phone 0151 336 1069.
POLICE
Neston Police office, Neston Town
Hall. Tel: 0845 458 0000
SCHOOLS
Neston High School 336 3902
Bishop Wilson Primary, Burton,
336 3396
Mostyn House School 336 1010
E enquiries@mostynhouse.co.uk
Neston Primary 338 2500
Parkgate Primary 338 2082
St Winefride’s Catholic Primary
338 2468
Woodfall Primary 338 2288
TAXI
Neston Private Hire. 336 1555
TOWN HALL
Neston Town Hall, contains
a revamped post office and
is available for many diferent
activities. Tel 0300 123 8 123
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Churchview Veterinary Surgery,
Clayhill Ind Est, Neston. Tel: 353
0118
 Neston Local January 2011 33

Office fire
Thank you to everyone for their offers of help
after the fire at Chester Enterprise Centre which
destroyed our office last month.
We lost most of the back copies of Neston Local
and various equipment in the fire, which wiped
out over 50 business premises.
We are back to normal now, operating out of
premises on 24 Liverpool Road, Chester CH2
1AE, kindly offered to us by the University
of Chester. You can contact us by our normal
numbers, email, through the website and
facebook as well as on a new number 01244
512251.

While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best - Tom Allen
34 To advertise call 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.nestonlocal.com

BOOK REVIEWS:
NEW YEAR TREATS
BY ELEANOR DAVIES, FROM LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL

Fiction: House Rules- Jodie Picoult

When Emma Hunt’s teenage son is diagnosed with Asperger’s she knows she will
do anything to help him. Jacob Hunt is brilliant at maths, has a wicked sense of
humour, is extraordinarily organized but hopeless at reading social cues. He is locked
in his own world – aware of the world outside, and wanting to make a connection,
trying to be like everyone else without knowing how. His mother expects other people
not to understand, she expects stares and whispers, she even expects trouble with
the police. But when his tutor is found dead, all the hallmark behaviours of Jacob’s
syndrome – not looking someone in the eye, odd movements, inappropriate actions
– start looking a lot like guilt to the police. And Jacob’s mother must ask herself the
hardest question in the world: is her child capable of murder?
Jodie Picoult fans will love this book with its usual mix of topical controversy and rare
insight into the workings of a family. Newly out in paperback, this is a great novel in
which to lose yourself over the long dark January evenings.

Travel Biography: Return to the Olive Farm- Carol Drinkwater

And if those dark winter evenings are getting you down, where better to spend them
than in the sunny South of France? After sixteen months of travelling round the
Mediterranean in search of the ancient secrets of the olive tree, Carol returns to her
husband Michel and his growing family. However, the homecoming celebrations are
overshadowed by disturbing discoveries. The plight of the honey bee has become
an international crisis and Carol is faced with unsettling news about the hives on her
own olive farm. While the multinational companies are pushing for ‘bigger, better,
bumper’ crops, a small band of farmers and ecologists are calling for a halt to many
of the modern farming malpractices that are endangering the planet. Carol is amongst
them. But it puts her own farm, her idyll, under threat. This is the story of how Carol
and Michel struggle with some difficult choices, and how they decide to deal with the
unavoidable disappointments and inevitable responsibilities that come with running an
organic farm.
Sixth in the ‘Olive Farm’ series, a beautifully written, well researched, warm and
humane book that passionately confronts issues to do with farming in Provence
today.

Health and Beauty: Lorraine on Looking great- Lorraine Kelly

Start 2011 as you mean to go on with wonderful guide to a new you. The 4 sections of
this attractively produced book are entitled ‘Healthy Eating’, ‘Exercise’,
‘Looking Great’ and ‘Staying Healthy’. There are loads of illustrations
and diagrams and the whole thing is highly accessible, with lots of
great tips for improving health and wellbeing without unrealistic
pressure to look like a supermodel. And judging by the photographs,
Lorraine herself is a marvellous advert for the efficacy of her
methods. A great one for all you Neston Yummy Mummies!

Four out of every five people don’t have any holidays planned until May at the earliest
 Neston Local January 2011 35

Entertainment guide
Essential what’s on info for the next month

WHAT’S ON IN JANUARY
Sunday 9th January
Winter West Wirral Walk, 10.15am - 3.30pm.Join the Ranger on a 5-7 mile march
around West Wirral to burn off extra calories from festive food or to help toward New
Year Resolutions! Booking essential, contact Tel 0151 648 4371
Friday 14th January
Alpine Garden Society talk at the Gladstone Village Hall, Burton, 7.45pm. Jim Almond
will give insight into what to grow for Alpine plant shows.
Thursday 13th January
Burton & Neston History Society , 8pm, at Gladstone Hall. “Treasures of Liverpool
Libraries – The collections and those who look after them” – a talk by Valerie
Stevenson.
Saturday 22nd January
‘Nigel Ogden at the Organ’. The popular presenter of the BBC’s ‘The Organist
Entertains’ will be giving a charity concert
at Heswall Methodist Church, Telegraph
Road at 7.30pm. Tickets at £10, to
include refreshments, will be available in
the New Year from Lingham’s bookshop
or The Beacon coffee shop at the church.
Proceeds will be divided between the
church’s mission development fund and
to help rebuild a school in Haiti which
was destroyed in the earthquake.
Friday 28th January
Neston, Parkgate, Ledsham and
Willaston Community Forum at Neston
Town Hall, 9.30am-12noon. Have
ENTERTAINMENT

your say on local services and issues.

Telephone 01244 972224.
Monday 7th February
Parkgate Society meeting, 8pm, at the
Boathouse pub, Parkgate: “The Big
Shop” by Mike Murphy

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s Garden walls Interior & Exterior Blocked Drains Cleared
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Small to medium sized dogs

Excavation Furniture repair

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Plumbing/Heating

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Bodywork, Recovery Re-skimming, dry lining,
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