March 2011 Issue 38

InsIde thIs month: n neston Players n Film Premiere n Willaston station house
n Local news n What’s on n Business directory

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 THEY say football is a young man’s
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substiture for a bit of guile and
experience - or as it’s better known, old
age. If you fit into this category there’s
a new over 35s league starting up at
Neston Rec this month. You can read
more about it in this edition.
There’s also stories from Neston Players
am dram group, Neston Primary,
14 Parkgate Primary and Willaston.
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Let the experts help to get you fit
I had always considered myself
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Thanks Gary, I will certainly be
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Passionate about Property

Mealor’s Courtyard,
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 RETIREMENT
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Financial column with Simon Tutton, from the Hadlow Edwards Partnership
The BIGGeST financial decision you will ever
make. You have worked hard for 40 years and
you now need your money to last 20, 30 or more
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At Hadlow Edwards we specialise in helping people make
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Recently we have been approached by many people who
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Typical questions include:
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1. Take a little time to plan and prepare. Seek professional
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steps and hence work out a plan best suited to your needs
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2. Establish what pensions you have got. It is amazing
just how easy it is to forget a pension from way back. Go
though all your employment history with your adviser.
That way you can be sure you have not missed anything.
3. Decide whether you want to fully retire or semi-retire.
4. Establish a new household budget. Identify expendi-
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(eg hobbies, more travel) you will have.
5. Understand what State Pension you are entitled to and
whether you want to draw on it now or later.
6. Decided how much tax free cash you want to take and
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7. Think about paying off any debts you might have.
8. Determine how any lump sum you have should gener-
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9. Understand what employee benefits
you may have lost and whether you need to
replace them (eg health insurance).
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Now could be the right time to find

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Historic railway house refurbished

Work is underway to
refurbish the roof of the
Station House, at Hadlow
Road, in Willaston.
The Grade II listed
Victorian building stands
on the former Hooton to
West Kirby railway line
which now forms part of
the popular Wirral Country
Park.
It provides office
accommodation for
Greenspace staff together
with public toilets and an
historical display. The
building is also used for
events by schools groups
and interested “user”
groups, for example
walkers.
Although part of the car re-pointing and will be
park and the Country carried out by specialist
Park will remain open, contractors.
the public areas including “During the work, which
the toilets will be closed. is estimated to take 12
Notices will be placed weeks, staff will be re-
on site to advise the located to Backford Hall.”
public about the works.
Alternative parking for
Wirral Country Park is
available at Lees Lane
in Neston and at the
Old Baths car park in
Parkgate.
Local Ledsham and
Willaston Councillor
Gareth Anderson said:
“The work will include
a new damp proof
course, plastering and

Why doesn’t the fattest man in the world become a goalkeeper?

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‘Crafty Market’
Neston Town Hall
Arts & Craft Stalls
1st Saturday of the Month
10am - 3.30pm
Free admission
2011 Crafty Market Dates
5th March 2nd April 7th May
4th June 2nd July 3rd Sept
1st Oct 5th Nov 3rd Dec
Neston Town Hall, High Street,
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contact Claire 07895 059 612
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Why hasn’t someone invented a solar-powered air conditioner?

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

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Designed to match your lifestyle and taste - from the ultimate
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We pride ourselves on providing our clients with bathroom
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We do not subscribe to the modern day designer speak where we tell the customer what they
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We listen to their requirements as a home and use
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What people say about Wirral Wetrooms

Dear Dave, Mike and the boys.....
This is to say how delighted we are with
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It is a pleasure both to look at, and to use
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If you wish to use this as reference to the
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Wirral
Why are ‘Save the Trees’ signs always made of wood?
“Fantastic job really pleased!”
Mr & Mrs R, Heswall.
“I have fallen in love with my bathroom!”
Mrs L, Wallasey.
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‘Oldies’ get their chance on the pitch

A five-a-side Veterans football league will be launched at Neston Recreation Centre in
March and will continue throughout the summer months. The over 35’s league, which
will be based at the Recreation Centre, will begin on 1st March at 7pm.
The Sport Development team is looking to recruit a minimum number of four teams to
play at Neston Recreation Centre, where all of the games will be held.
Neston and Parkgate Councillor Brenda Dowding said: “This is a wonderful way to
keep fit, and I believe it to be an idea that is really going to take off.
“This could present a marvellous opportunity for kids to take their dads to football and
maybe take their turn at standing on the sidelines offering good advice.”
Steve Butterfield, Sports Development Officer, added: “As part of Cheshire West and
Chester Council’s ‘Back to Sport’ scheme, the veterans’ football league is designed to
re-introduce adults back to sport they once played or have developed an interest in.”
Teams are invited to register their interest and sign up as soon as possible via www.
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/back2sport

Kind donations
It is with great pleasure that I have to thank the people from Heswall and the locality for
their generosity in donating money to our charity at a collection outside Tesco store in
Heswall. We raised over £1200 and this will be dispersed between Sea Cadets, Sea
Scouts, Chance of a Lifetime Venture, Maritime Volunteer Service, UK Blind Sailing
School and the Liverpool Seafarers Centre at our annual presentation of Grants at
Westbourne Hall on Friday 1st April 2011 at 6pm. If you think your charity could benefit
from a grant or that you could assist us in any way, please e-mail
pdixon2@btinternet.com
Mrs Patsy Dixon
Chairman, Friends of the Sea

Burn calories Nordic style

PEOPLE are invited to take part in a series of taster sessions for the next activity
gathering popularity and pace – Nordic Walking.
Nordic Walking differs from ordinary walking in that participants carry poles similar to
those used in snow. The activity burns up to 46 per cent more calories than walking
because of the additional upper body muscle usage. It can also help to relieve and
improve neck, back and joint pain by improving posture.
To book a place on the taster sessions please contact Jane Harding on 0779 857
5353. A free taster session takes place on Tuesday, 1st March at Parkgate, Wirral Way
car park near the Cricket Club 1:30-2:30pm with the six week course beginning on
Tuesday 8th March.

Best foot forward

Neston & District Christian Aid Committee are organising their annual sponsored
walk on Saturday 12th March. The walk starts from the United Reformed Church Hall,
Moorside Lane, Parkgate at 9am. The seven-mile walk goes along the Wirral Way,
across the golf course to Gayton, down Cottage Lane to return along the Dee shore,
where we turn left by the old baths car park to return to the Wirral Way. Contact Lynne
Vaughan on 0151 336 8920.

What was Captain Hook’s name before he got the hook?

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Full house for film premiere

There were very few empty
seats at the premiere of the
hour long feature film Prelude
to Macbeth held last month
at Burton Village Hall, such
was the interest of the local
community who made a
significant contribution to the
project.
Among the guests was the
vicar of Shotwick and Burton,
the Rev Cathy Helm, and
three of the church wardens.
Both churches were used as
locations in the film. Shotwick
Church became St Laurence
Church at Forres in Scotland and various inner chambers. Up in the church tower
locations inside Burton Church were clock room, which became a guest room,
used as some of the interior shots of tapestry material was draped either side
Forres Castle, King Duncan’s seat of of the doorway to cover up a light switch.
power. Filming also took place in Burton Extras from a local Viking re enactment
Woods and in the garden of Burton Manor group added further authenticity to the
College. film as warriors and guards. Several of
The film was produced by Neston writer the Vikings came to the film premiere
James Chalmers and it was based on in costume, greeting the guests as
his prize winning stage play. The film they arrived at the Village Hall. The
project was much more challenging than film will now do the rounds of UK and
the stage version especially when it international film festivals and James
came to eliminating modern background would be interested to hear from any
details. The notice board in the porch groups or organisations who would like to
of Burton Church was covered by the see the film. James is also intending to
Scottish Royal banner when this location run a short filmmaking course in Neston
was used as the entrance to the castle later this year. Email contact is - james.
chalmers@btinternet.com

Top:Three of the stars

at the premiere - left to
right Helen Welsh, Rosalie
Mieville, Melanie Smith

Left: A scene shot in

Burton Church porch

Which disease was it that cured ham used to have?

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Neston Civic Society

Neston Civic Society are holding a
meeting on Thursday 17th March at 8pm
at the United Reformed Church Hall,
Moorside Lane, Neston when Michael
Wirral Wheelie Wash
Murphy will talk on ‘Some Great Parks of Have your wheelie bin
Europe’.
washed and disinfected
Members of the Society regularly look
at planning applications for the area,
with a special interest in the Neston Only £10.00 per 5 cleans
Conservation Area. They look after or £2.50 per clean
plants outside Neston Town Hall and We can also jet wash patios,
at Neston Cross. Now that Neston has paths and driveways.
its new Market Square, members are
contributing ideas to the discussions on We will also estimate for any
the Neston Town Centre Urban Design & industrial work.
Public Realm.
The town is entering the Cheshire We are just a phone call away!
Community Pride competition this year. Interested? Call Mike
The society is asking people to keep the
town tidy. For further information please 0151 637 0630
contact Janet Griffiths 0151 336 5478. or 07814159858
www.nestoncivicsociety.co.uk/

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Pupils shine in car wash challenge

Recently staff and pupils from Neston Primary School, Burton Road rolled up their
sleeves and put their wellies on to take part in a car wash for school funds.
Although it was very wet they managed to clean over 60 cars in the three hours. A
small army of parents, pupils, staff and friends washed cars, vans and even a bicycle!
Due to the wintery weather recently, there were a few very dirty vehicles, but they all
left gleaming!
The money used
will help to ensure
that the cost of
residential visits are
kept at an affordable
level, allowing as
many children as
possible to take
part. “Our thanks
to everyone who
came along and
allowed us to wash
their vehicles. We
really do appreciate
your support.” said
Headteacher Rob
Golding

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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
Why does the sun come up and go down, when everything else goes up and comes down?
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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Stage is set for

drama awards
They’re at it again! Following on from last year’s four
nominations at the 2010 NODA North West Amateur
Theatre Awards, the Neston Players were recently
delighted to find out that they have no fewer than five
nominations for the 2011 awards event!
Covering an area stretching from Cheshire to
Cumbria, the awards are held annually to celebrate
and recognise amateur dramatic productions right
across the North West.
Not unlike ‘The King’s Speech’ at the forthcoming Oscars, the Players production of
‘Shadowlands’ will be seeking its own ‘clean sweep’ of success at the annual awards
dinner, which will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Blackpool in May. The hopefuls this year
include:
Best Actress (Drama): Suzi Grenfell for ‘Joy Gresham’ in ‘Shadowlands’
Best Actor (Drama): Michael Kennedy for ‘CS Lewis’ in ‘Shadowlands’
Best Supporting Actor (Drama): Gordon Wallis for ‘Warnie’ in ‘Shadowlands’
Best Director (Drama): Paul Kirkbright for
‘Shadowlands’
Best Play: ‘Shadowlands’
Whilst last year the Players came away
empty handed, they are keeping their fingers
crossed for this year’s awards night.
Chairman, Paul Kirkbright said: “Neston
Players are delighted to be nominated
for these prestigious regional awards. To
receive one or two nominations would
have been great, but to get five this year
after four last year is quite unbelievable
and really reflects the hard work and effort
the membership puts into each and every
production.
“With exciting productions planned for the
forthcoming year we are looking forward to
building on these achievements, starting
in May with our next production the Oscar
Wilde inspired comedy ‘Lord Arthur Savile’s
Crime’”.

Michael Kennedy as Lewis and Suzi

Grenfell as Joy

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

WHAT’S ON IN MARCH
Friday 4th March
Wirral Jazz Friends – evening in aid of Claire
House, 7.30pm, featuring George Huxley’s All
Star Jazz Band. The special nights are for fans to
get together, enjoy themselves to great hot jazz
and help Claire House. Clive Edwards on 0151
336 1190 for tickets.

Saturday 5th March & Sunday 6th March

As part of the National Theatre’s Connections Programme, Little Actors Youth Theatre
Presents ‘GARGANTUA’ by Carl Grose. Directed by Samantha Giblin and Natasha
Symms. Sponsored by the John Thaw Foundation the performances are at 4.30pm
and 7.30pm at Neston Civic Hall. Tickets from 0151 335 4302.

Saturday 5th March

The ‘Crafty Market’, at 10am, at Neston Town Hall. Arts and Crafts indoor market for
artists and crafters only. They will specialise in locally handmade quality products and
they can integrate into the community to bring original goods to the public. Contact
Claire on 07895 059 612. www.fairangelevents.co.uk

Friday 11th March

There will be a welcome return on stage for Richard Palmer at Tombstone Country
Music Club, Neston Royal British Legion, Chester Rd. Doors open at 7.30pm until
11.30pm, the evening will be supported by Country Music Disco and raffle and bar.
Entrance fee will be £5 on the door. Tombstone CMC is committed to raising money
for local charity. This years charity is Clatterbridge Oncology Unit.Guarenteed a super
nights entertainment. 07754833615 - wwwtombstonecmc.com
ENTERTAINMENT

Thursday 11th March

Alpine Garden Society talk, 7.45pm, at Gladstone Village Hall, Burton. This month the
Society will be looking at Dog-tooth Violets with Ian Young from Aberdeen.

Thursday 17th March

Neston Civic Society talk, 8pm, at the United Reformed Church, Parkgate. Michael
Murphy will talk on ‘Some Great Parks of Europe’. Visitors and new members
welcome. Contact Janet Griffiths 0151 336 5478.
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Aerials Decorating Decking

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s Re-Pointing l Pattern imprinted
s Restoration work
Blocked Drains Cleared concrete
s Garages CCTV Drain Surveys Design Service Available
s Extensions etc
Drains Relayed For an affordable quote
Quality, reliable, friendly service
No job too big or too small Drains Relined please call Steve on
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Free estimates Septic Tanks 0151 721 0559
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Double Glazing Repairs

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l Painting & Wallpaper
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