InsIde thIs month:

n Christmas Festival
n Willaston market
n Film maker
n Country music
n Local news
n What’s on
n Business directory
December 2010 Issue 35

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Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas - Johnny Carson
Parkgate Primary School’s junior choir have sung at the ‘Voice in a
Million’ concert at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
The concert was organised in order to raise awareness for
adoption and its aim is to encourage as many people as possible
to adopt.
The 30-strong choir headed off to Liverpool at lunchtime for a full
day of rehearsals alongside over 200 other schools from the North
west. 20
They sang songs such as ‘Lean on Me’, ‘I’ll be there’ ‘You raise me
up’ and a rather apt version of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’! Christmas has finally arrived in
They then put on their special Voice in a Million T shirts on andNeston. The new lights are up and
prepared themselves for the evening concert. the big switch-on is scheduled for 3rd
Although the winds outside howled around the Albert Dock the December. The Chamber of Trade
pupils were oblivious to it as the event was so highly charged with
have put in a big effort to get the
adrenalin and emotion. All relatives and friends who attended said
3rd Christmas festival off the ground
it was a truly amazing and unforgettable experience for their child
and indeed themselves. so please give them your support by
shopping locally this year.
22
We’ve got the full list of events plus
much more, including a donation to
Hallwood Court and the continuing
success of Willaston Country Market.
We hope you enjoy the magazine and
we would like to wish you all a very
merry Christmas and a happy New
28 Year

Jon White
The page footers this month
are Christmas quotes

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In the news
Neston in the festive spirit
Now in its third year, the 2010 Neston Christmas Festival really does have something
for everyone. Running until 21st December, the programme of events is the biggest
yet, and includes everything from Ice Sculpture to Murder Mystery!
The headline event takes place on the evening of Friday 3rd December when Neston
will see the switching on of a new Christmas lighting scheme, including, for the first
time in over 15 years, a Christmas Tree at the Cross. A Lantern Procession through
the town will be led by the Mayor of Neston, Cllr David Clark, who will switch on the
lights just after 6.30pm. Elsewhere in the Festival Programme visitors and residents
will find theatre, Christmas fairs, concerts, crafts for children and, in something of a
departure from the norm, ‘Murder in the Library’ – an evening of sleuthing and festive
fun at Neston Library. Plus, for the second year running there will be a Christmas Ice
Sculpture located outside the Parish Church. See page 18 for events list.

Police get a kick out of helping pupils!

POLICE in Neston have joined forces with local primary schools in a football-based
initiative.
The Hat-trick project is designed to encourage team-building, confidence and social
awareness. The scheme is organised by Neston Town Council, Neston Parish Church
and the Community Development Team of Tranmere Rovers Football Club. It will
include football training and one-to-one talks for pupils who will most benefit from that
approach.

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Nothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas - Kin Hubbard
 Neston Local November 2010 5

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Christmas makes me happy no matter what time of year it comes around - Bryan White
 Neston Local December 2010 7

Passionate about Property

Mealor’s Courtyard, Ness, Neston

Mealor’s Courtyard is a delightful development of Bespoke two,
three and four bedroom properties within a beautiful courtyard
setting, situated in the much sought after village of Ness.
Harry Phipps & Co. Ltd have skilfully Plot 1
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Pets, like their owners, tend to expand a little over the Christmas period - Frances Wright
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That’s the true spirit of Christmas; people being helped by people other than me - Jerry Seinfeld
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 Neston Local December 2010 9

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There are very few people who have done more than one Christmas album - Isaac Hanson
 Neston Local December 2010 11

Footballers are in the Zone

Zone Fitness has
set up a football
team who play
in the Chester &
District League
on Saturday
afternoons, with
home games played
at ness Village Hall.
Sponsored by Zone
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Carpet Warehouse
& bed Centre, The
team has currently won five out of their six league games and are third in
the league.
For more information on Zone Ftness or the football club please call
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There’s been a concerted effort to steal Christmas - Jerry Falwell

 12 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.nestonlocal.com

IT’S THE PERSONAL TOUCH

THAT SETS US APART
Financial column with Simon Tutton, from the Hadlow Edwards Partnership

SO many companies today are faceless brands
where you speak to different people every time.
Hadlow Edwards are a little different.
What sets us apart? Long-term relationships. No call
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this today so probably me. If I’m not in I’ll call you
back. You’ll have my mobile number for something ur-
gent. You will know who I am - I will know who you are.
There will be trust. So to start, I would like to introduce
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I started my career with a firm of stockbrokers, I joined
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plete service for clients that I think serves them much
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Chris Bromiley: career in financial services spanning 25
years. Joining the team in 2009 he has quickly become
popular with existing clients thanks to his professional
approach.
Are you interested in understanding how to keep your
funds for your family? Warren Hadlow is an expert on
structuring people’s estates for inheritance tax planning
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Our office team is the heart of the company. Iola,
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everything behind the scenes so we can focus on clients
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So, worried you don’t know someone to turn to for
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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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I’d just as soon play tennis with the net down - Robert Frost
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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
including a wide variety of sports and
adventurous activities such as treks and
expeditions. In addition, music and the arts
flourish in an atmosphere that encourages self-
expression and confidence.
It’s official, The Lower School was placed 14th
out of the 100 top prep schools in the country
and is the top school in the North West in the
survey published by The Sunday Times Parent
Power survey, November 2010.
Monday 17th January 2011, entrance
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Christmas albums are not something you do frequently - Isaac Hanson

 Neston Local December 2010 15

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Shuttle service makes it
easier to get the train
A new trial shuttle bus service to
Hooton train station is to be launched
for residents living in Neston and the
surrounding areas.
The four-week trial service has been
developed in response to resident
concerns about limited public transport to
the station in the evenings, which is a key
transport link to Chester and Liverpool.
Available every Thursday and Friday
evening from 25th November to 23rd
December, the service will be open to
all, although children under the age of 13
Christmas is a holiday that persecutes the lonely, the frayed, and the rejected - Jimmy Cannon
must be registered and accompanied by
an adult.
Users must pre-book their place on
the evening minibus service, which will
connect with the Chester trains at Hooton
Railway Station and collect and return
people from the Neston, Parkgate, Little
Neston and Willaston areas.
Executive Member for Community and
Environment, Councillor Lynn Riley, said:
“Listening to the views of local Councillors
and residents in the Neston area, it
became apparent that an evening service
to and from the train station may
prove a popular addition and one
that we were keen to trial.
“In the run-up to Christmas,
with many more people taking
advantage of late-night shopping
and visiting family, this is certainly
the best time to trial this new
service. I hope many local people
will take the opportunity to use
the new shuttle bus and prove the
viability of this service.”
Costing £1 each way, older people
with bus passes and under-eights
using the service will travel for free.
Derek Gaskell of EPN Community
Transport Ltd, said: “With this being
a booked service, we will pick up
and drop off at bus stops as near
to the address of the registered
person as possible, but this will of
course depend on the number of
passengers for each journey. The
route is based on part of the 272
service; plus Liverpool Road.”
Registration for the shuttle bus is
now underway. Please call 0151
355 3739.
 Neston Local October 2010 17

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

NESTON CHRISTMAS DIARY
THE Neston Christmas Festival is on once again this year with loads of festive
events on during December.
There are Christmas fairs, concerts, shows and church events practically
every day. The highlights is perhaps the lantern procession and light switch on
which takes place on Friday 3rd December in the town centre.

Fri 3rd Dec Cocktail Party, Thornton Manor

9.30am-1pm, Christmas Festival, Neston Thurs 9th Dec
Parish Church 7pm, Murder in the Library’, Neston Library
6.30 - 8pm, Lantern Procession, Christmas
Lights Switch-on, Neston Town Centre Sat 11th Dec
and Entertainment in the Town Square. 11am-4pm, Christmas Fair, Atelier, Burton
Manor
Sat 4th Dec
9.30am-1pm, Christmas Festival, Neston Sun 12th Dec
Parish Church 2pm, Neston High School Band in concert,
10am-12noon, Christmas Fair, Neston High Ness Gardens
School Sun 12th Dec
2-5pm, Christmas Fair, Gladstone Hall, Burton 6.30pm, Community Carol Service, United
1.30-4pm, Christmas Fair, St Winefride’s Reformed Church, Neston
Primary School Thurs 16th Dec
4.30pm, Christingle, United Reformed Church, 8.30pm, Hadlow Green Singers’ Christmas
Neston Concert, Willaston
Sun 5th Dec Fri 17th Dec
9.30-10.30am, Chrismon, Neston Parish 7.30pm, Neston Ecumenical Singers Carol
Church Concert, St Winefride’s Church
3.30-5.30pm, Messy Church for Advent, St
Sat 18th Dec
Michael’s Church
11.15am, Little Actors Christmas Show, Neston
Mon 6th Dec Civic Hall
9am-12noon, Sing the Christmas Story, Neston
Tues 21st Dec
Parish Church
7.30pm, Carols on the Village Green, Willaston
Mon 6th Dec
7.30pm, Wirral Belles Cheese & Wine Evening,
NC&YC
Tues 7th Dec
4pm, Explore the Christmas Story, Neston
Parish Church
Weds 8th Dec
7pm, Christmas Concert, Neston High School
Weds 8th Dec
7-9.30pm, Claire House Winter Wonderland
 Neston Local December 2010 19

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

Neston Tandoori
Opening beginning of December
Full range of Indian Cusine
We have transformed the way Indian
Dishes can be balanced and presented
without compromising on taste.

Parties and group bookings welcome

Open 5pm-11pm, 7 days a week
including bank holidays
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Christmas is, of course, the time to be home - in heart as well as body - Garry Moore
20 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.nestonlocal.com

Councillor sees the bigger picture

Residents of Hallwood
Court in Neston have
personally thanked
Councillor Brenda Dowding
for her gift of a LCD
television.
On a visit to the extra
care housing complex
Councillor Dowding,
Executive Member for Adult
Social Care and Health,
had become aware that
the residents had only a
small, old television in their
communal area. Cllr Brenda Dowding visits Molly Gordon at Hallwood
Councillor Dowding used Court in Neston to see how residents are benefitting
part of her Member Grant from the new television.
Budget to ensure that
residents could enjoy spending more time together in communal areas with the large-
screen television, rather than sitting alone.
Cllr Dowding, said: “There are many occasions when being able to watch programmes
together could be a much more convivial and enjoyable experience, rather than having
to retreat to their own rooms. However, because of the poor quality of the television this
type of community activity wasn’t previously possible.
“I was delighted that, through my member’s budget, I was able to purchase a large
and up-to-date television that will bring pleasure to so many of the older people living at
Hallwood Court.
“It it really pleasing that residents can now get together whenever they like to enjoy
watching television together with their friends.”
Members Budget Grants of £5000 are allocated to each councillor at the beginning of
each financial year and must be used within a ward for community benefit.
Any community group, organisation or individual can apply to their local councillor for
aid with funding for a project. Grants must be in excess of £250.

Burton & Neston History Society

On 4th November the Society held a talk in Neston Town Hall by Anthony
Annakin - Smith “The Slave Ships of Parkgate and Neston”. Due to demand this
was the second local holding of this talk, which was well researched and told
of the slave trade and of boats built here and used for it, with the involvement
of local families. It was very well attended and a collection raised £204. With the
assistance of Marcus Torchon from Haiti, the Methodist minister for Neston, Little
Neston and Bromborough, this will go towards the rebuilding of the Leveque
School, which was destroyed in the Haiti earthquake

Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling - Edna Ferber

 Neston Local December 2010 21

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Country ‘n’ Neston cash gift

NESTON Royal British
Legion was the venue for
a cheque presentation to
the Wirral Autistic Society.
The presentation was
made as a result of
Tombstone’s 5th Country
Music Festival in aid of
the Wirral Autistic Society
“Home from Home appeal”
which took place at the
Wirral Rugby & Cricket
Club, in Clatterbridge,
drawing visitors from far
and wide.
Local singer/songwriter
Jimmy Rae and well
known UK country artists
including Tim McKay, Katie
Rhodes, Broadcaster, complete and constantly money for local charity and
Cole Jackson and Saloon booked up. Further thanks has donated over £30,000
Drifters provided the were given to all the since its inauguration to
entertainment. volunteers that worked local and major charities.
Wirral Autistic Society tirelessly behind the sense For further details on
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He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree - Roy L. Smith
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Council sees the light at last!

News that Neston’s
Christmas lights were in
bad condition came as a
surprise at last month’s
Neston Town Council
meeting, but swift action
has led to a positive
outcome.
So Neston Town Council
and Neston Chamber of
Trade met with Cheshire
West and Chester Council
which means that Neston
Town Centre has a brand
new Christmas lighting
scheme. Garlands with
hundreds of sparkling,
energy-efficient, LED lights
are suspended across
the High Street and eight
festoon lights are mounted
onto the lamp-posts.
An installation survey
by Cheshire West
and Chester Council
contractors discovered that
the brackets previously
used to display Christmas
banners across the High
Street and the canopy of
lights at the Cross were
sited too low for safety,
and many were in poor
condition and no longer
adequate to support the
weight of the existing
decorations.
Neston Mayor Cllr David
Clark said that he was
delighted that all the
interested parties could
come to the table, at just
36 hours notice, to resolve
this dramatic turn of
events.
“It was a challenging
discussion that was
eventually resolved to the
satisfaction of all parties,”
he said.
The town Council had
also made it clear to
Cheshire West and
Chester officers that Little
Neston and Parkgate must
be reviewed as part of
improved plans next year.
In a further development,
Neston Town Council
will be taking action to
preserve the lighting
scheme on Town Centre
churches and the Neston
Centre building.
Neston’s brand new
Christmas lights will be
officially switched on by
the Mayor on Friday 3rd
December at 6.30pm, as
part of this year’s Neston
Christmas Festival.

NESS AND LITTLE NESTON WI

At the Annual Meeting on 2nd November Pauline Pollard was elected as President
for a further 12 months. The annual report was given by our Secretary, Chis
Randall, who summarised the activities of our WI which had taken place during
2010. Dianne Davis, our Treasurer, presented the annual accounts and the
budget for 2011.
Members were also reminded of the events which are taking place, in particular
the trip to Tatton Park on 3rd December to see the Christmas decorations and also
the Christmas Dinner at Burton Manor on 15th December.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 7th December 2010 which will be our Christmas
Party and the entertainment will be provided by our members,.
Meetings take place in St. Michael’s Church Marshlands, Road, Little Neston, at
7.30pm. Why not come along and join us.
New members are always welcome. For further information about our WI please
telephone 336 4386

There’s nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child -Erma Bombeck
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Santa is very jolly because he knows where all the bad girls live - Dennis Miller
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Busy time
for Neston
film maker
A FILM-MAKER from Little Neston has
just produced a DVD highlighting the work
of a charity for survivors of childhood
sexual abuse.
A few months back Dan Fox’s Chat Noir
Productions was commissioned by the
Lantern Project to produce a video / DVD,
highlighting the charitiy’s work, especially
targeted at a deaf audience.
The Lantern Project, based in New
Brighton, is run by Graham Wilmer and
helps adult survivors of childhood sexual
abuse. For more information check out
the web page www.lanternproject.org.uk
It is known there are a high number
of deaf and people with partial hearing number of video projects for clients
who were abused as children, often around the UK. These include their
in residential homes and their obvious 10th video seminar for the Chancery
communication problems often means Bar Association at Lincoln’s Inn Field, a
they suffer in silence. The video, funded video of Sustainable Development for
by The Big Lottery and produced by Rory Cheshire West and Chester Council and
Wilmer, was made with subtitles and a a case study video for Oil Tank Supplies,
British Sign Language signer, making it a specialist manufacturer and supplier of
accessible to a deaf audience. new and reconditioned storage tanks.
The video has received a great reaction Chat Noir Productions Ltd is also well
from those who work with victims of into preproduction of its second feature
childhood abuse and from those within film and is presently looking for interesting
the deaf community. locations for the film, which is set just
The video can be found by following after the second world war. They would
the link below or on the Chat Noir love to hear from anyone who might be
YouTube page www.youtube.com/user/ able to help with locations or local classic
Chatnoirproductions car enthusiast. CNP can be contacted via
In the next few months Chat Noir their website:
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Willaston market continues to thrive

Country Markets have been in business for
many years, allowing individual producers to
sell their home-made, home-grown and hand
crafted items locally direct to the public.
For over 30 years, Willaston Country Market
has operated every Friday morning in the
Memorial Hall on the Village Green from
9-11am.
All goods are produced by the members
themselves. They sell a host of sumptuous
freshly-baked cakes, pastries and savouries,
farm fresh eggs, wholesome jams, chutneys
and relishes. The range of produce,
particularly plants, flowers, fruit and fresh
vegetables, varies according to the season. A
variety of hand made greeting cards together
with knitted goods are also available.
During December luxurious cakes, puddings
and mince pies can be ordered for Christmas,
together with a range of sweet treats including
Florentines,
Parkgate Cookies,
Primary School’s Brownies,
junior Fudge
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The 30-strong choir headed off to Liverpool at lunchtime for a full

Parkgate choir make their voices heard

day of rehearsals alongside over 200 other schools from the North
west.
They sang songs such as ‘Lean on Me’, ‘I’ll be there’ ‘You raise me
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They then put on their special Voice
in a Million T shirts on and prepared
themselves for the evening concert.
Although the winds outside howled
around the Albert Dock the pupils
were oblivious to it as the event was
so highly charged with adrenalin and
emotion. All relatives and friends who
attended said it was a truly amazing
and unforgettable experience for their
child and indeed themselves.

I get a little behind during Lent, but it comes out even at Christmas - Frank Butler
 The best present you can give
your pet this Christmas…
Where did 2010 go? Christmas is just around the corner
and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas presents once
more. So where do our pets fit into this festive scene? Pets
just don’t think about Christmas in the same way that we
do, but there’s no reason at all why they should not benefit.
What I’m saying is that indulging them with a cheap toy, or a
digestion upsetting treat - or even a feast, is most unwise. The
cheap toy is, at best, likely to be quickly destroyed and at worst might
be swallowed. I won’t go into the consequences of that! The one off
treat or feast frequently leads to a trip to the vet shortly after Xmas to
sort out a very dodgy tummy!
So, let’s be constructive and put your pet’s healthcare first this festive
season. Every dog and cat should visit the vet annually for vaccinations
to keep them protected against disease. If you’re a rabbit owner, don’t
forget that they will need a vaccination every six months.”
As well as vaccinations, it is really important that your pet is also
protected against fleas and worms and this should be carried out regularly throughout the year, not just in the warmer months. We
have a variety of flea and worm products available to suit your pet and your pocket.
By providing your pet with the essential preventative care health package, you will be giving him the best Christmas present ever.
Ask yourself if your pet is fully up to date with vaccinations and flea and worming prevention? Our practice statistics show that few
pets are completely up to date with all of this. So, my suggestion for Christmas 2010 is that
you should bring all your pets up to date on their vaccination, flea and worming programme.
Now that would be a Christmas present!
For those owners who have adult pets whose vaccinations have now lapsed, please see our
advert and take advantage of 10% off a re-vaccination course.
“Merry Christmas and a very, very Happy 2011 to all my 2 and 4 legged friends!”
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BOOK REVIEWS:
CHRISTMAS BUYS
BY ELEANOR DAVIES, FROM LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL

Fiction: February – Lisa Moore

If you’re looking for a good novel to give someone for Christmas why not try this
one?
Its main character, Helen O’Mara, was one of those left behind when her
husband died in the Ocean Ranger oil rig disaster in 1982. Her story starts years
after the event but she is compelled to travel back to the February (of the title)
that persists in her mind and to the moment, when, expecting her fourth child,
she received the call informing her that her husband has been lost at sea. 25
years later she receives another phone call from that same fourth child, a son,
to say he has made a girl pregnant and he wants his mother’s help. As son John
grapples with what it might mean to be father, Helen realises she must shake off
her decades of mourning in order to help. The novel takes us through the whole
story of her loss and how she has survived, culminating in the moment when the
oil rig goes down and Helen begins to emerge from her grief to meet a new life.
A beautiful, although at times harrowing novel, February is poignant, gently
amusing and heart warming. Highly recommended.

Autobiography: I must collect Myself- Maureen Lipman

This sparkling collection of stories, reminiscences and jokes, interspersed with
original and inventive monologues introduces us to all kinds of unforgettable
characters. There’s the excitable ‘wannabe’ auditioning in ‘Brittney’s Got Talent’,
Sheila the unintentionally smutty art tutor, the bitter American army wife suffering
in the Home Counties and many others, all illustrated with some wonderful
photographs of the author herself bringing her characters to life.
Maureen Lipman’s appeal lies in the fact that she is so normal and ordinary,
experiencing grief and happiness in the same ways that we do. Her talent is to
be able to collect those experiences and share them with us in a way which we
can recognize and identify with. A lovely warm and human book.

Local interest: Hoylake: A history of the Links- Anthony Shone

If you have a golf enthusiast in the family this is the book for him/her, beautifully
presented in a glossy hardback. It is the story of Hoylake Golf Course, taking
us through the early years when the course was first built (only 9 holes
initially!), through all sorts of changes and developments right istmas
up to the present day. There is a section on Merry Chr aders
l ou r re
to al
greenkeeping and ecology and an appendix on
the championships, all illustrated with stunning
colour photographs and sketches. A wonderful
book to keep and treasure.

Oh, for the good old days when people would stop Christmas shopping when they ran out of money – Anon
 Neston Local December 2010 33

Galloping
ahead
with new
partnership
NESTON is to be the centre of a new
project to help the equine industry in
Cheshire.
The Liverpool University School of Veterinary Science, based at Leahurst, will provide
training to people involved with horses in the county.
The university has teamed up with Cheshire West and Chester Council for the project
which will focus on ways to support the Equine Sector to boost jobs.
The council hopes the new study will provide valuable information about the horse
industry, helping to develop new opportunities in events, support, and training as well
as new job opportunities.
Pictured: Prof John Wilson, Cllr Stuart Parker, Prof Chris Proudman, Sarah
Young, Sam Favager and Chris Capes from Cheshire West and Chester Council
at the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science, Neston.

From a commercial point of view, if Christmas did not exist it would be necessary to invent it - Katharine Whitehorn
 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
Aren’t we forgeting the true meaning of Christmas? You know, the birth of Santa - Matt Groening
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
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Entertainment guide
Essential what’s on info for the next month

Friday 3rd December

6.30 - 8pm, Lantern
Procession, Christmas Lights
Switch-on, Neston Town
Centre and Entertainment in
the Town Square.
Saturday 4th December
Angels Christmas
Fayre,10am-3.30pm, at
Neston Civic Hall. Free
admission.
Tuesday 7th December
Ness Botanic Gardens –
Gardening Club: Behind the
scenes with the Garden’s Last year’s Christmas Festival in Neston
Botany Department, plus Pic by Linda Pelling
advice on what to do in the
garden each month. 10am to 12.30pm. Call 0151 353 0123 or visit www.nessgardens.
co.uk
Thursday 9th December
7pm, ‘Murder in the Library’ event, Neston Library
Thursday 9th December
Burton & Neston History Society talk - “The Gladstones in Wirral and Beyond”, at the
Gladstone Village Hall, 8pm. Call Jerry Harris on 336 7406.
Saturday 11th December
11am-4pm, Christmas Fair, Atelier, Burton Manor
Sunday 12th December
2pm, Neston High School Band in concert, Ness Gardens
ENTERTAINMENT

Sunday 12th December

6.30pm, Community Carol Service, United Reformed Church, Neston
Thursday 16th December
8.30pm, Hadlow Green Singers’ Christmas Concert, Willaston
Friday 17th December
7.30pm, Neston Ecumenical Singers Carol Concert, St Winefride’s Church
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11.15am, Little Actors Christmas Show, Neston Civic Hall

Christmas is a time when people of all religions come together to worship Jesus Christ - Matt Groening
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Aerials Decorating Decking

APEX Aerial Services
All types supplied, erected Mike’s JUST
and repaired.Tel 336 2661
Mob: 07866 073583 Painting & FENCING
Anytime, 7 days Decorating & DECKING
Established over 25 years l Supplied and fitted
Services by experienced fitters
l High quality materials
Reach customers
Free estimates
l All work guaranteed
on your doorstep! No job too small l Best possible prices
You can advertise your
business for £16 a month in
Tel 336 2591 0151 336 7598
the Neston Local directory or 077066 20775 079 573 49 244

Drainage
Building
BARRY MoRRiS
GORDON HATTON
G.E BRICKWORK PAinTinG & DeCoRATinG
SeRViCeS & COMPANY
Local time-served bricklayer
Private & Commercial Drainage Consultants
s Bricklaying
s Sandstone/Stonework No job too big or too small EST 1965
s Garden walls Interior & Exterior Blocked Drains Cleared
s Re-Pointing
s Restoration work Time Served Tradesman with CCTV Drain Surveys
25+ years experience
s Garages Drains Relayed
s Extensions etc FRee eSTiMATeS
Drains Relined
Quality, reliable, friendly service TeL: 0151 339 5924
No job too big or too small Septic Tanks
Free estimates
MoBiLe: 07790243159
0151 336 2287
Tel 0151 342 7028
Mob 07518340457
Driveways & Patios

J&G BUILDERS
Pete Edwards DRIVEWAY & PATIO
SPECIALISING IN Interior & exterior SPECIALISTS
EXTENSIONS & ALTERATIONS l Indian Stone
WITH HELP & ADVICE Decorator l Block Paving
FOR DESIGN IDEAS
ALL BUILDING WORKS
& Weatherproofer l Fencing
l Pattern imprinted
UNDERTAKEN
No job too small concrete
DIRECTORY

KITCHENS, BATHROOMS,
GARAGES, CONSERVATORIES etc Design Service Available
FULLY INSURED
Free estimates For an affordable quote
FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL
0151 353 8481 079085 70333 please call Steve on
0151 356 5396
07812333731 01352 719050 07716 870153

36 www.jgbuilders.co.uk SMC PAVING

A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together - Garrison Keillor
 To advertise in this section

Directory for as little as £16 a month

e-mail info@nestonlocal.com

Computers Dog Grooming

Small to medium sized dogs

Excavation Furniture repair

HESWALL
Davies Bros THE FURNITURE
GROOMING
Gardens & Drives Dug Out
REPAIR COMPANY All sizes of
q All types of furniture repairs, dogs and cats
Land Drainage loose joints, water and heat marks
welcome
Pond Excavations removed, French polishing
Bathing, grooming,
q Traditional caning
Top Soil Available q Leather repairs, scuffs, burns, de-matting, clipping,
Small Demolition scratches etc ear & nailcare
q Reupholstery, broken springs,
Mini Digger & Driver Hire new webbings Free pick-up & return
Call Lucie on
Contact James on: Tel 0151 678 3888
0151 336 4637 Mob 07958 712781
0151 342 7028
or 07990765605 Unit 10, Mill House, Holt Avenue or 07714 351378
Moreton, Wirral

Gardening Handyman

Just Gardening
Handyman
Roy Hand Services

For your gardening and Landscape Gardening l Plumbing & Tiling

l Painting & Wallpaper
l Fencing l Laminate Flooring
garden maintenance needs l Turfing l Flat Pack
l Hedge cutting
Local, friendly l and much more
DIRECTORY

l Scarification
No job too small
and reliable l Moss and weed killing for lawns
l Block paving For quality and reliability
Call Sean on l Patios
l Grounds maintenance
call Bill on
327 6883 or 07768 792251
0752 1237 207 Call 0151 336 8507 Free estimates
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lor Roses are reddish, violets are bluish. If it weren’t for Christmas, we’d all be Jewish - Benny Hill
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Kitchens/kitchen accessories Locksmith

Kitchen
Replacement
BTL Locksmith
Lock replacement, lock-outs
l COMPLETE KITCHENS DooRs
RESPRAYED Wirral & Cheshire
FRESHEN UP YOUR KITCHEN
l BEDROOM FURNITURE FOR A FRACTION OF THE
Vehicle entry 24/7
drobes) (including fitted wardrobes) COST OF A NEW ONE Home, commercial, auto
URE l ANY PIECE OF FURNITURE r Replacement Doors available in any size Your local locksmith
ED STRIPPED & RESPRAYED r Full range of designs and colours
o.uk www.matt-finish.co.uk r Worktops, Appliances, Sinks also available 0798 9372509
00 5415
3
Call Matt on 0151 356 4400
or 07841 651000
Call Andrew on
01244 821332 or 07921589898 0151 348 1620
Andrew Williams Design & Installation
www.bobthelocksmith.com
Plumbing/Heating

Burgess Plumbing & M Axon

Central Heating &
n Plumbing
Heating ServiceS
of Willaston Est 1979 Plumbing Specialists n Bathrooms
For all your plumbing and Heating
v Boiler Replacement
Installation n Tiling
v New Heating Systems Service
v Bathrooms Designed & Fitted Repair Corgi & IPHE Registered
No job too small, call Ray
v Repairs, Maintenance & Services A friendly and reliable 0151 336 1508
v Landlord Certificates
v Domestic Gas Safety Checks
local business Mob 07789 817652
Established for over 25 years
For the very latest
Call Tony on 0151 336 1965 steam showers
0151 327 5278 or
07747797110 go to our website
07931 402196 www.maxonplumbing.co.uk www.rwhplumbing.com

THORNE
PLUMBING & HEATING
v Full central heating systems GAS l PLUMBING l DRAINAGE
v No call out charge LGSC certificates
Central Heating Installation
v Discount for OAPs Renewable energy & solar
v Gas & oil specialists Guttering & Drainage
Bathroom Suites fitted
v Any genuine quote beaten
DIRECTORY

All Gas Appliances Fitted & Serviced

Plumbing Leaks
v Landlord safety certificates
DO IT ONCE - DO IT RIGHT
Tel 0151 339 7205 FREEPHONE

0800 2321587
07923 123986 www.budgetmaintenance.co.uk
38 Wirral, Chester & N Wales
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Plastering Tarmac
Vehicle repairs
CALDY TARMAC
CC GARAGE SERVICES C HOWARD
(R. EATON & SONS)
Servicing, Repairs, PLASTERING FOR QUALITY
MOT work SERVICES WORK & SERVICE
Bodywork, Recovery Re-skimming, dry lining,
pebbledashing, Tel 342 6299
FREE WINTER CHECKS coving-panel
moulds, tiling, The Depot,
Make sure your car partitioning
& suspended
Station Road,
is safe this winter ceilings. Barnston Wirral
Over 20 years experience
Unit 16 Meadow Lane Industrial Estate For free quote or advice
Ellesmere Port call Carl on 07703734837
days or evenings on
Tel 0151 357 4117 0151 513 0151
Tool Hire

ADVERTISE YOUR 2 Counties

Service your mower
BUSINESS HERE before the rush
FOR JUST Mower Repairs
Tel 0151 342 3366

£16 l Service/repairs/sharpening
all makes of garden machinery
l Domestic and professional
l Lawn mowers, strimmers,

A MONTH!
(+ VAT, min booking 3 months)
ride-on tractors, chain saws,
cement mixers, hedge cutters etc.
l Hire equipment
20% OFF DURING DEC l 25 years experience.

Tree Surgery
Pet Minding Plans / architecture

Touchwood
Tree Surgery
RFS Cert Arb & NPTC Qualified Staff
Fully Insured Domestic & Commercial

Pruning, Felling, Reducing

Dismantling and Clearance
Hedge Maintenance
DIRECTORY

Stump Removal
Tree Surveys and reports
Free Estimates & Advice
0151 336 5847
07825 994 246
www.touchwoodtreesurgery.co.uk
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