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THERE was some bad news for Neston Primary School last month after thieves stole the bell from the tower and generally vandalised the school. Luckily they have received lots of offers of support, including from Sainsburys where the staff have dressed up to help out. Dont forget the Neston Village Fair on Saturday 2nd July, at the Comrades Field, behind the Parish Church. Please remember to support your local advertisers Jon White
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NestoN Royal British Legion was the venue for the sell-out Age UK Charity Fashion show recently. Debbi Porritt, of Age UK Heswall said: A big thank you to Dawn Rochford and Maria Gattrell at Barclays Bank, Heswall whose support made it possible to raise 1,894 on the night and Barclays Bank has kindly agreed to match the first 1,500 raised with a further donation of 1,500, giving a grand total of 3,394. Outfits were modelled by Age UK staff and volunteers with ages ranging between eight years old and 80. Debbie Moran of Age UK Neston said:said: A great big thank you to Neston British Legion, DJ Steve OConnor; Wirral businesses who donated raffle prizes and all our wonderful volunteers. (From left) Fashion show organisers Debbie Moran (manageress Neston), Jocelyn Cochrane (manageress Hoylake), Gail Turner (manageress New Ferry), Debbie Porritt (manageress Heswall), and Emma Slack (shop assistant West Kirby)
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At the recent meeting members discussed the resolutions going to the WI AGM which this year is being held in Liverpool. After a vote the resolutions on Mega Farms and the Closure of Libraries were voted on and agreed. the Presidents son, Daniel Dawson gave a talk on his life as a chef. He also showed to how to dress plates when entertaining to give them a professional look. Weather forecast for tonight: dark - George Carlin
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In the photos Mr Dool (Headteacher) welcomes year 11 student Alex Lusher; and students in their finery arrive for the Prom.
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Staff at Sainsburys have done their bit to help raise money for the repairs, dressing up as pupils, teachers, dinner ladies etc. There is collection buckets at the end of the tills and some staff have also volunteered to help with the school car wash day.
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WHATS ON IN JULY
Saturday 2nd July Neston Village Fair, 1pm, at the Comrades Field, Neston (behind the parish church). there will be a parade of vintage cars and this year`s Rose Queen comes from Willaston County Primary school. the theme for this year is Fiesta . Sunday 3rd July Neston Cricket Club Fun Day, at 1pm. Lots of stalls and fun games. Sunday 3rd July the Monthly Musical Recital at Ness Gardens features the- Peninsula Brass Band, 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July Burton Manor Gardens will stage an open air production of shakespeares twelfth Night, 2pm and 7pm. tickets available from Dean taylor Productions at www. shakespearetheatreoutdoors.co.uk/ or by phone on 01722 466256. Please bring your own chairs and be prepared for the weather. Saturday 9th July stanney Fields Park, near Neston Civic Hall, is the venue for silver Band Concert in the Park, 6-8pm. Saturday 9th July Ness Gardens hosts Gilbert and Sullivans Pirates of Penzance featuring such classics as to be a Pirate King; Modern Major General and A Policemans Lot is Not a Happy one. show starts at 7pm. Call 353 0123. Monday 11th July Blooming Great tea Party, in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care, at Neston Community and Youth Centre, Burton Road, Neston, from 12.30pm-3.30pm. All welcome ENTERTAINMENT Friday 15th to Sunday 31st July National exhibition of Wildlife Art at Gordale Garden Centre, Chester High Road, featuring almost 400 paintings and sculptures of a dazzling variety and quality on a wildlife theme. tel 0774 853 3448. Visit www.newa-uk.com Walks led by the countryside rangers until September Fridays from Ness Gardens Car Park, 10.30am, up to 90 minutes around the estuary and has some inclines. Not suitable for beginners. First saturday of each month, from Neston Library Car Park, 10.30am, up to two hours at a faster pace. Not suitable for beginners. Call 357 1991 for more details.
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