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CARNIVAL
ATMOSPhERE
p 28 p33
ORGANISERS are putting the finishing
touches to the Tarporley Carnival which
takes place on Saturday 11th July, with a
parade, silver band and cheerleaders among
the attractions. Let’s hope that the weather
stays fine, which certainly wasn’t the case
for the kelsall School fair last month. The
rain also forced the postponement of the St p43 p58
Alban’s Fair, in Tattenhall, but it was staged
the following week in glorious sunshine!
In this month’s edition there is news from
across the area including an articles on the
high school prom, pictures from the kelsall
School and Tattenhall fetes. There’s also
the usual features, including the Tarporley p60 p66
Parish Council page, garden advice, health
and beauty and a big what’s on guide for the
entire month. Tarporley Parish Council p10 & 11
High School news p28 & 29
We hope you enjoy the magazine Home Improvements/services p71-75
kind regards What’s on p76-85
The Talkabout Team Index of advertisers p87

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 IN ThE NEWS
 TArporley parish Council has voted
‘no’ to plans for wind turbines at rushton.
parish councillors were united in their
opposition to Cornwall light and power’s
scheme for five giant turbines, which stretch
up to a height of 400ft.
The plans will now go before Cheshire West
and Chester Council but local opposition
is strong with people in rushton setting
up their own protest group called Cheshire
Against rural Turbines.
 KelSAll parish Council is warning dog
owners that they are risking their lives by
clambering over safety barriers on the busy
A54 bypass.
The parish council is asking for a new
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 TARPORLEy PARISh COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER Tel. 01829 733496
Busy year for the
parish council
IT has been a busy year for Tarporley Parish Council,
and in the main, councillors have worked well
together with some worthwhile tangible results.
The working groups were re-organised into two
distinct groups, with six councillors sitting on
each group, Infrastructure and Street Scene,
this has helped to revitalise the Council and
has led to the successful introduction of some
very good village initiatives.
The main goal of the groups was to help to
move forward the objectives set down in the
parish plan that was published in 2008. The
Business Alliance is now well established, with
an informative website: www.tarporleyba.co.uk,
and a growing membership.
The Country Market was actively supported
with the formation of a Country Market
Committee and the first market was held in
December 2008.
The Christmas lights Celebration was
well received with local charities as well as
Tarporley Silver Band and two local choirs to
provide a very well attended Christmas lights
Switch on. The Council has also been active
in looking at ways to promote activities for the
Tarporley village youth and is working towards
a regular youth night held in a central location.
for the Best Kept Village Award we were
thrilled that our efforts were rewarded by the
village gaining a fantastic first prize in 2008.
on more routine activities we continue to
monitor the state of our roads and pathways,
and an annual “walkabout” now takes place
in the spring to monitor trouble spots. We
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continue to work with the police and we
contracted with the police to obtain the services
of pCSo emily Benson for three years; the
council is actively monitoring this service to
ensure best value for the community.
The new cemetery has been brought in to use
and has proven a necessary resource following
the closure to new burials in St Helen’s
churchyard.
The council finances are in good order, the year
opened with a bank balance of £20,700, an
anticipated income of £54,000 from the precept
and modest other income expected from grants
and bank interest to fund a budget of £56,500.
In practice additional income was accrued due
to a refund on Christmas lights electricity from
Scottishpower and the growing income stream
from the new cemetery raising other income
sources to £11,700.
The increased income plus a reduction in
expenditure against budget to £49,800 due
largely to a reduction in Christmas lights costs
resulted in a year-end bank balance of £36,600.
of the £36,600 bank balance £20,500 is
allocated as reserves against specific accounts
including replacement of the council’s £86,100
assets and £16,100 is available for allocation
as expenditure plans in 2009-10 unfold. The
parish Council accounts are subject to internal
and external audit and passed audit without
qualification.
 TARPORLEY PARISH COUNCIL
INFORMATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILLORS
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Cllr John Grimshaw (Cons) T: 01829 752177 E john.grimshaw@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Cllr Andrew Needham (Cons) : T: 01829 732444 E andrew.needham@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Cllr Barbara Roberts (Cons) T: 01829 730048 E barbara.roberts@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Tarporley Parish Council Councillors

The Chairman of the Parish Council is Councillor Heidi Nickson.
The Parish Clerk is Mr. J. Macdonald
Chartwood House,
Cheshire County 20 Nantwich Road,
Council Tarporley CW6 9UW
cheshire.gov.uk Vale Royal Borough Council
parishclerk@tarporley.org.uk
Councillor Andrew Needham Tel. 01829 733496 Councillor Mrs. D. Joyce
Tarporley has twelve Parish Councillors each of whom sits on one
(01829 732444) of the 730824)
(01829 two Working Groups
which meet on alternative months or as required Councillor. Contact Details are (01829)
Andrew.Needham@

Infrastructure Street Scene

Richard Brierley ............................................ 732539
Heidi Nickson (Chairman) ........................ 730601
Linda Burrows . ............................................. 733228
James Blackford ........................................... 732585
Roy Craven . ................................................... 732869
Ernest Boynes ............................................... 733127
Tim Hill ............................................................ 732804
Gill Clough ..................................................... 733545
Graham Lees ................................................. 733832
Jeremy Mills.................................................... 730898
Areas of interest
Ken Parker ...................................................... 732188
Best Kept Village, Flower Displays, Handyman,
Catherine Whincup...................................... via clerk
Street Cleaning Children’s Play Area and
Areas of interest
Community Initiatives.
Village initiatives, Transport and Highways,
PCSO Contract and Security Community Bus
Commerce, Christmas Lights/Festival

Parish Council Meetings Police Contacts

The Parish Council meets in the Committee PC PC 4207 Ged Gigg
Room of the Community Centre at 7.00pm on E-mail Ged.Gigg@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
the second Monday of each month with the PCSO Emily Benson
exception of August. Meetings are open to the E-mail Emily.Benson@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
public.
A Parish Councillors’ Surgery is held at 6.30 Dragon Hall Police Office
pm prior to the Parish Council meeting when Answerphone 0845 4586377
members of the public are welcome to discuss Main Police Number : 01244 350222
parish matters with councillors on an informal Emergencies 999
basis. Crime Stoppers 0800 555111

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Tarporley High School &

Celebrations for stylish students

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form
College’s Year 13 celebrated their Leavers
Prom in style at Portal Championship
Course.
The students looked splendid in their
special outfits and they enjoyed the
company of a record number of staff
who were delighted to celebrate with this
outstanding year group.
Head teacher Sarah Lee thanked Mrs
Jones, Head of Sixth Forer, for her time
and support with the students and wished
her well for her forthcoming maternity
leave.
Miss Jones, Learning Mentor and Mrs
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 SIXTh FORM COLLEGE
Girls do more than Tarporley
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Local fashion label looking to expand!
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Tarporley Talk July 2009 41
Fete was worth the wait
The weather was so
bad on 6th June that the
organisers of the St Albans
fete in Tattenhall decided to
postpone it for a week.
It was a gamble that paid
off because the following
Saturday saw glorious
weather and a good turnout
on the green.

Left: Gill Friswell, from

Barbie’s Boutique

Below: The 1st Sandstone

Scouts on the football
game

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Carol Gregory, Linda Smith, Esme Crane
and Elaine Dunham from Tattenhall WI

Di Dobson, Tony McGrath and Anne

McGrath on the baby stall

Helen Palmer, Jonathan, Lesley Morris and

Emma from Tattenhall Park Primary School

Tarporley Talk July 2009 43

 Food, glorious food !
T
he Gunnery is quickly
establishing itself as a
food lover’s destina-
tion with a fabulous restaurant,
winebar and deli, all under one
roof. Its location is enviable,
halfway between Tarporley and
Chester, it is carving a fantastic
reputation for original food,
recently scooping a prestigious
award for its freshly prepared deli
meals in the 2009 North West
Fine Food Awards.
In today’s marketplace of face-
less shops, the Gunnery, an old
bakery, is a veritable treasure
trove crammed with goodies. If
you close your eyes it could be
1890, with the smell of bread
still filling the air. It is unique
to find a shop which retains its
original Victorian interior and
provides a wonderful backdrop
for customers to shop or share a
coffee with friends. Local artisan
producers are represented whilst
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the in-house chefs create their
own signature dishes. For
those looking for great BBQ
food then you’ll be spoilt for
choice with the Gunnery’s
summer menu. Choose
between tasty dishes such as
Memphis style sticky pork ribs
or the classic Gunnery home-
made steak burger.
In the bar area, with its cus-
tom made carerra marble bar
and roaring fire, customers
enjoy a lively atmosphere.
Its reputation as a wine
bar is undisputed with a
growing wine list of over 40
wines, International beers
and bottled real ales. Day
and night this is bustling
with people who sit around
the bar or wander into the Belle
Époque Library, a first for the
UK with Perrier Jouier sponsor-
ing The Gunnery and providing
the house Champagne. Now
you can read all about the Cham-
pagne house and learn about
the chateaux, whilst browsing
through the wines for sale in the
Gunnery off-licence. And if all
this gets too much you can kick
your shoes off and enjoy a glass
of Champagne!
…..
Finally upstairs there is a high
quality restaurant with an em-
phasis on serving fresh, seasonal
food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Children are well catered for and
there isn’t a microwave in sight.
For starters try the ham hock
terrine with homemade piccalilli
and for mains the marinated
chicken breast, sage polenta and
caramalised shallots. each room
has its own signature colour,
made intimate with fires and
provides a warm welcome. Any
room can be hired free of charge
whilst the year ahead is looking
good with plenty of gourmet and
wine tasting events planned.
And if you’ve enjoyed the Gun-
nery so much that you want to
take it home then the chefs offer
a catering menu bespoke to each
event.
5/6/09 13:37:59
Tarporley Talk July 2009 45
46 To advertise call 01244 350398

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Tarporley Talk July 2009 47

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Tarporley Talk July 2009 49
 IN ThE NEWS
 people living on Nantwich road,
Tarporley, put up signs to deter dental
patients from parking on the street.
But Cheshire West and Chester Council
(CWAC) says the ‘residents-only’ signs will
have to come down.
Tarporley Dental Centre has asked patients
to park at the community centre.
 peCKforToN Castle Hotel has been
awarded the prestigious two rosettes by the
AA.
A mystery diner was sent to the 1851
restaurant at the Tarporley venue and was
so impressed with the quality of service and
food that he awarded two rosettes.

STUDy TIME: MID Cheshire College has announced a number of adult education
courses which will be held at Tarporley High School in the autumn.
The courses are: Antique Furniture Restoration; Computing for Beginners; Cake
Decorating for Any Occasion; Introduction to Digital Photography and Introduction
to Psychology. The classes start 7-9pm on Monday 21st September and run for 10
weeks. Further information and enrolment by contacting the Community Education
Team at Mid Cheshire College on 01606 720721, Email: nbracewell@midchesh.ac.uk
or visit the website www.midchesh.ac.uk

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Tarporley Talk July 2009 51
The Bear»s Paw Roars Back
Following a 12 month refurbishment
programme as a result of a devastating fire,
The Bear»s Paw has now re-opened providing
the very best in home-made cuisine and
traditional inn-keeper hospitality.

Now under new management, we use only the

freshest and most seasonal produce which
is locally sourced wherever possible. The bar
features six real ales from local micro breweries
Luxurious boutique style bedrooms
and a fantastic selection of renowned wines
from around the world.

With two open fires, reclaimed antique oak

flooring and more than 200 pictures adorning
the oak panelled walls, the inn has kept its
traditional charming character yet with a
stylish contemporary twist.

And if you want to stop the night, our luxurious

boutique style bedrooms with exquisite decor
and furnishings are the ideal haven for a Real ales, world renowned wines
and premium brand spirits
peaceful nights rest.

Serving food daily from 12 noon

The Bear’s Paw Traditional charm with a contemporary twist

School Lane, Warmingham CW11 3QN

Tel: 01270 526 317 info@thebearspaw.co.uk www.thebearspaw.co.uk
Part of Nelson (Northwest) Hotels Ltd www.nelsonnorthwest.co.uk

Other properties include The Pheasant Inn, Tattenhall and Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, Chester

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Tarporley Talk July 2009 53
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Turning your ‘Once Upon a Time’

into ‘Happily Ever After’…
inclUSivE wEdding pAckAgE fOR Only £4,500 bASEd On 60 gUESTS.

Every wedding is unique and we This wedding package is inclusive of:

believe your day should reflect this.
Hosting only one wedding per day,
you can be assured that you will be
the sole focus of our attention on
your special day.
In addition we are able to offer this
wedding package on selected Friday
dates through out 2010 based on 70
guests for only £5,880.
Terms and conditions apply. Offer is based on a
maximum of 60 guests. Valid for the months of
November 2009, January, February and March
2010 and selected Sundays throughout 2010. All
offers are subject to availability.
• A reception drink on arrival
• Three-course wedding breakfast, coffee and dainties
• Half bottle of wine per person during the wedding
breakfast
• Glass of sparkling wine for the toast
• Evening buffet
• Chair covers and bows
• One month Health Club membership for two
• Top table dressed with swag
• Red carpet
• Cake stand and knife
• Toastmaster
• Use of grounds and gardens for your photographs

0845 072 7533

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Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, Main Road HOTELS
Worleston, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DQ B U I L T F O R P L E A S U R E

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Rookery Hall Health Club and Spa
Become a member of our Health Club and Spa today. Our team are dedicated to
ensuring your goals are achieved through a tailor-made wellness programme and
personal training which follows on from an initial lifestyle consultation.

Non-members are very welcome to use the Spa facilities. Spa facilities include:
Call now to reserve an individual treatment or completely • Spa lounge and relaxation suite
pamper yourself with a full Spa Day. Use the Day Pass below with cascading water wall
to meet our team and book a full tour of the facilities. • Spa with single and double
treatment rooms

! • Chandeliered manicure and

pedicure area
cOmplimEnTARy OnE dAy • Rasul mud treatment room

HEAlTH clUb pASS Health Club facilities include:

• Fully equipped gym
Call now to take advantage of your special one day free trial
• Group exercise studio
and experience the ultimate in health and wellbeing.
• Glass roofed 18m swimming pool
Contact the Health Club to make your reservation on • Hydrotherapy pool
01270 615642. • Crystal steam room and sauna
• Brasserie and bar

We have created several Residential and Day Spa experiences just for you to enjoy. Each
one offers a variety of treatments, experiences and options. Alternatively choose a gift
voucher with the option of using it towards over 100 treatments therapies and gifts.

0845 072 7533

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Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, Main Road HOTELS
Worleston, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DQ B U I L T F O R P L E A S U R E

Tarporley Talk July 2009 55

56 To advertise call 01244 350398

 4/5 Roper Court, Sinclair Way,
Prescot Business Park, Merseyside L34 1QN
Tel 0151 426 8855 Fax 0151 426 2898

Tarporley Talk July 2009 57

Country house sale won’t
make Hugo richer!
THE man whose name is synonymous with Hockenhull Hall
says he won’t make a penny from its sale.
Last month the Tarporley Talk reported that grade two listed
building was on the market for £4million.
But Hugo Arnold has written in to say that sadly for him, he
won’t become a multi-millionaire from the sale.
Mr Arnold said: “The hall and the farm are, in fact, owned by
Hockenhull Hall Estates Ltd which is owned by a family trust.
“I have never owned an acre but have managed the farm
since 1949 and have lived in the house which was derelict
since we were married in 1955.
“I have no financial interest in the property but the company
has purchased a cottage which we shall rent for our
retirement.
“Last month’s article suggested that I shall become a multi-
millionaire - a situation which couldn’t be further from the
truth!”
the Georgian building is set in 206 acres and enjoys fabulous
views across the Cheshire countryside.

Tarporley Carnival
Saturday 11th July 2009
Parade theme - Fashion down the ages

High St Parade, Tarporley Silver Band, High School Cheerleaders,

Delamere Dog Training Team, Irish Dancers, Explorer Scouts, Games,
Entertainers, Stalls and Rides, Beer Tent, Tea tent and Burger stall

Parade starts at 1.00pm; Grand Opening at Community Centre field 1.45pm

Adult Admission still only £1.50 - no increase!!

Children under 16 admitted free
Organised jointly by:
Rotary Club of Tarporley & Tarporley and District Round Table
Profits in aid of local charities

Stall bookings: Gordon Hamilton - 07777 602720

Parade bookings: Robert Tomlins - 01829 730814

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Tarporley Talk July 2009 59
JULY IN YOUR GARDEN
Gardening by Janet Heath
Hopefully this summer will be sunny so we can enjoy our gardens whether it is dining outside
or just lounging about in the sun.
Some herbs are great for adding to summer cooking. Mint is wonderful when added to Pimms
and lemonade or pop a sprig in the pan when cooking new potatoes or peas. There are many
different varieties of mint but grow in a pot or confined to an area where it can be contained, as
many of them will invade your garden.
In the vegetable garden, plant out winter leeks and brassicas such as broccoli and sprouts. Sow
salads and French beans for a late crop. Do net fruit such as strawberries and blueberries. I tried
to grow blueberries last year and had a crop developing nicely until the birds ate every one just
before they ripened! Raspberries seem to be largely immune probably as the fruit is not so easy
for birds to eat.
July is a great month for perennials and many come in bright colours so take a trip to your local
garden centre or visit some of our wonderful gardens to see what is doing well in July.
Achilleas are sun-loving flowering plants that come in a range of colours from yellow, orange and
red. Anthemis with yellow or white daisy flowers will continue into August or even September if you
cut off the dead flowers. Crocosmia are also at their best in July with their sword shaped leaves
and spikes of red, yellow or orange flowers. They may well need some support.
Cooler colours of white and blue often come to life in the evening and seem to have an inner
glow in fading light. Try white dahlias with their varied flower shapes. Many hardy geraniums have
white or blue flowers and some varieties will often flower twice if the first flowers are cut off after
flowering. The same also applies to Centaurea Montana the perennial cornflower.
Hydrangreas are one of the best shrubs for flowering in July with a range of flower shapes from
delicate lacecap to huge mopheads and some with cones shaped flowers. They prefer moist soil
and will take light shade but will also grow in full sun. Give them enough space to grow. They
flower on last years wood so if you cut them back, you may not have flowers the next year.
Janet Heath – The Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 janet@gardenmentor.co.uk

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Tarporley Talk July 2009 61

 Wish you were healthy?
SUMMER HOLIDAY ADVICE. BEFORE - DURING AND AFTER YOUR HOLIDAY

IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING FOR A

HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON. Darling. If we take
From skincare to DVT, hayfever and this article into
jet-lag, there is a lot to consider. Tarporley Health
Avoid all the usual holiday ailments with this Store we will get an
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3 to 4 weeks before travel:

Prior to long haul flights consider Horse Chestnut or Yes that’s right. 50p Off
Pycnogenol capsules (to help prevent DVT - deep all Viridian products!
vein thrombosis).

2 weeks before: Start taking Rhodiola rosea.

Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb which may help with
jet lag and variations in altitude and temperature.
Rhodiola is also an effect anti-stress herb and so
will help you deal with any holiday tantrums from
your family or delayed flights. Rhodiola can also be
supportive to those with a fear of flying.
Add a 200mg capsule of B1 (thiamine) to fend off
mosquito bites. B1 makes your skin smell
unpleasant to insects, with no perceptible smell to
humans!
Hay fever remedies:
Key nutrients and plant extracts which can help with
the symptoms of hay fever include Quercetin which
is found naturally in fruit rind and has natural and
potent anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine
properties. Bilberry extract improves oxygen flow
to the eyes and can help with itchiness. Eyebright
herb helps with stinging eyes and with nasal
congestion. Pycnogenol is an extract of pine bark,
which has helpful anti-inflammatory properties.

1-2 weeks before: Start taking Beta Carotene and Weightloss supplements:
Grape Seed Extract to help strengthen your skin HCA, Cleavers & Green Tea all have the ability to
against sunburn. Remember that these useful help with weight
products do not replace the need for an appropriate maintenance.
sunscreen lotion or cream.
Nutritional and
On holiday: topical products
Once on holiday, supplement daily with Grapefruit formulated to help
Seed Extract and Acidophilus capsules to prevent you have a healthy
holiday season
parasitic infestation and holiday tum.
are available from
tarporley health
FREE Ultimate Beauty Organic Skin store.
Information and Repair Oil from Viridian
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Tarporley Talk July 2009 63
 IN ThE NEWS
 MAureeN Caney has been co-opted to the
Kelsall parish Council following the sad death of
Councillor Nancy Sutton.

 BurWArDSley great great grandmother

Gladys Hewitt celebrated her 105th birthday
recently.

 KelSAll’S first Beer Festival will be held

at Kelsall Community Centre on 16th and
17th october with proceeds going to Kelsall
Community School and St philips Church.

 CHeSHIre West and Chester Council are

looking into imposing new speed limits on the
A54 near Kelsall.
Consultants have recommended speed cameras
at both ends of the Kelsall bypass, and a 40mph
limit on both sides of the junction of the A54 with
the A556.
Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa was the
venue for the recent wedding of
Helen Davidson & Simon Kirby
picture by Helen Baly, of Handley
www.helenbaly.co.uk

Charity golf day raises £20,000!

TArporley Schools Business Trust (TSBT) held their Annual Charity Golf Day at the
MacDonald portal Hotel, Golf and Spa on 4th June. The TSBT was formed nine years ago
by a local entrepreneur and has been run by a team of dads from Tarporley since then.
over the years, the Trust has donated over £250,000 to worthy causes. earlier this year,
the trustees retired and passed over control of the trust to a new team of dads, chaired by
John Millington.
The golf day was entered by 39 teams from around the uK who competed in a Stableford
competition throughout the day and there was also a nine hole Texas Scramble in the
afternoon. A gala dinner and charity auction rounded off the event. entertainment was
provided by Ian Irving, a well known and very funny after-dinner speaker. The winners of
the Stableford competition were a team from Volker rail and Gate Aviation took home the
prize for the Texas Scramble.
“We were overwhelmed by the number of teams who entered this year”, said John
Millington. “We also had fantastic support from our sponsors who donated some great
prizes for the competitions and the charity auction. We are still counting but we hope to
have raised £20,000 on the day”.
The organising committee are catching their breath before starting on the organisation of
next year’s event, which will be held on 17th June 2010. For more information on entering a
team or sponsorship opportunities please contact chair@tsbt.org

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 Nurturing young
The Music Factory music-makers in Chester
from Quavers Music
est Chester 1989
since 1989 and now
coming to Tarporley
The benefits of early music lessons
are now beginning to be widely
publicised through current research
into the effects of music tuition on
the social, academic and personal
development of children, but, for
children on the Quavers Music
factory Course.... it’s quite simply
Make music, be happy! fun!
Learn to read, write and play the Quavers way If you have been lucky enough have
Expert music tuition for all children from 3 years been taught music well at an early
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It’s fun! the lifelong joy that music-making
Deirdre Hamilton 01829 730247 can bring. Why not give your child
email info@quaversmusic.co.uk web www.quaversmusic.co.uk the opportunity of a flying start to a
lifetime of music making?
Coming to Tarporley soon

Tarporley Talk July 2009 65

 hEALTh AND BEAUTy
Q. I have unwanted facial hairs. Is electrolysis
permanent?
A. Yes it most certainly is! However, there are a
variety of factors which influence the effectiveness
of electrolysis. firstly, the skill of the operator
– electrolysis is a very skilled technique which
takes a long time to perfect so always visit a
well-qualified and experienced practitioner for
this treatment. Secondly, ‘permanent’ should
not be confused with ‘instant’ – many people
assume that the treatment will quickly solve
their hair growth problems, but electrolysis does
take time to be effective so be patient and stick to
your treatment plan as advised by your therapist.
Thirdly, the cause of your hair growth problems and
how you have been removing the hairs previously
will have an enormous influence on how effective
the treatment is so ensure that you visit a practitioner
who takes the time to carry out a consultation process
to fully understand your problem and gives you a
realistic likely outcome of the treatments.
Angela Bartlett is a beauty and
Q. I find that now I am older if I wear mascara holistic expert with 25 years of
on my lower eyelashes by the end of the day the experience in her field. She is the
mascara is smudged under my eyes. What can I Chair for the British Association of
do to prevent this? Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology, a
A. The obvious answer would be to wear a professional association established
waterproof and smudgeproof mascara, but these over 30 years ago and representing
can be damaging for your eyelashes if worn too thousands of therapists throughout
frequently. you have probably found that as you are the UK.
ageing your lower eyelashes are becoming more
sparse anyway and wearing mascara often just Her expertise is called on to examine
highlights the fact that you have fewer eyelashes. I students for an international
would always recommend using an eye pencil applied examination board in many areas
carefully very close to the lower lashes instead of
of the world. Angela is also part of
mascara to give the illusion of a full lower lash line.
the HABIA forum, helping to make
The pencil can be ‘set’ by running a small amount
decisions for qualifications and
of dark brown matte eyeshadow with a fine brush
standards in the UK beauty industry.
to prevent the pencil from creeping down your face
over the course of the day. If you are unsure about
applying this technique visit your local beauty salon Angela is a successful column
for an eye makeup lesson. writer for the trade journals Vitality
and Salonfocus and has a beauty,
holistic and skin care clinic in
Tarporley.

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with Angela Bartlett

Available at:
Angela Bartlett Health & Beauty
Woodlands Way
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0TP
01829 733393
info@angelabartlett.co.uk
Visit our new on-line shop at:
www.angelabartlett.co.uk

Tarporley Talk July 2009 67

 TATTENhALL COMMUNITy ASSOCIATION
We are trying to get enough laptops together in order to
run some classes for our more mature students to learn
how to email and use the internet.
If you have an old laptop that could be used to access
the internet that you no longer need but the community
could use we would love to hear from you. perhaps
this could be looked upon by businesses as a charity
donation? Contact Hilary on 01829 770516.
We are delighted to announce an exciting new venture
for the Barbour Institute in Tattenhall – Greek and
french classes may be on their way. These classes
would be helpful to people who are going on holiday,
businesses or someone thinking of going to live abroad.
Whether they run will depend on the level of interest
expressed, so if you are interested please do let us
know. you can contact us here at the Institute on 01829
771649, or ring the tutor Chris on 07803 584 705, email
languagestattenhall@yahoo.co.uk

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Tarporley Talk July 2009 69

Drug drivers targeted in road safety campaign
THE death of a grandfather at the hands of
a motorist on drugs formed the heart of a
hard hitting road safety campaign launched
last month.
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s road
safety team unveiled an educational road
safety DVD, called Fatal Distractions at the
College of Law.
Unlike previous campaigns which focus
mainly on the impact of irresponsible
driving on the victims and their families,
this campaign concentrates on the
consequences for those young motorists
whose dangerous driving can cause such
crashes on the roads of Cheshire.
The powerful DVD tells of the death of Ron
Birch who was killed on his way home to
Telford to celebrate his 58th birthday with
family and friends. His transit van was hit
by a loaded cattle wagon on the A51 near
Tarporley driven by a man whose driving
was impaired by drugs.
The DVD has been designed to be used
by teachers to explore the consequences of
irresponsible driving and includes a lesson
plan which allows students to discuss how
such collisions can be prevented.
Mr Birch’s widow, Fiona and their two sons
Andy and Jamie attended the launch to lend
their support to the campaign.
Councillor Neil Ritchie, the environment
portfolio holder for Cheshire West and
Chester Council, said: “With so many
distractions and temptations for newly
qualified young drivers to lose concentration
or behave recklessly with often tragic
consequences, it’s vital that we do all
we can to educate people to behave
responsibly behind the wheel.”
The film includes a mock trial with Judge
Elgan Edwards, the Recorder of Chester,
held at Chester Crown Court.

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WhAT’S ON IN yOUR VILLAGE
JULY
FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN THE
BARBOUR INSTITUTE, TATTENHALL
FILM AT THE
BARBOUR
No need to book, pay
on the door
All films: Adults £5.00/
under 18s £4.00.
refreshments available
Thursday 16th July,
7.30pm – ‘Control’, cert
15 Doors open at 7pm
Biopic of Ian Curtis
(Joy Division). The
band. punk. The affairs. Sam riley played
the lead, with support from Samantha
Morton. Loads of awards and excellent
soundtrack.
TATTENHALL BEER FESTIVAL
11th/12th September
A date for your diary; our marvellous annual
Beer festival.
BARBOUR INSTITUTE ROOM BOOKINGS
We have a mixture of rooms of all sizes
available for meetings, activities, parties,
Christenings and weddings etc. with rates
ranging between £8 and £15.50 an hour.
If you would like to view the rooms with a
particular room in mind or make a booking
please call 01829 771649, or email tcabi@
tiscali.co.uk
TATTENHALL GARDENING SOCIETY
If you were unable to visit this shared
garden last month, here is another chance:
evening opening with wine & light
refreshments – TATTeNHAll HAll, friday
17th July 5.30 –
8.30pm
Jen and Nick
Benefield,
Jannie Hollins
and Chris
evered are
opening their
garden for the NGS. entry £4 and there
will be plants for sale. proceeds from
refreshments and plant sales will go to the
Barbour Institute.
our Annual Show this year is scheduled for
Sunday 6th September 2009
full schedules (which will include all cookery
sections) will be available from Village
Greens, the Barbour Institute and the post
Office very soon.
THE STUDIO TATTENHALL
Nia workshop - Freedance
Saturday 4th July
1.00 - 3.00 pm
A workshop exploring the eight different
elements within Freedance. Explore ways
of moving outside of your habit patterns.
learn what to do when you are invited
to freedance. play with
different levels and planes.
Act it out, pretend, act as if
- find your creative source,
the real you! Be prepared
to dress up!!
No experience necessary  
- just a willingness to experiment and have
fun!
Maximum 12 people
presenter: Jill raine (Nia Brown Belt)
Cost: £20
further details on www.thestudiotattenhall.
co.uk or ring Jill on 01829 771895
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 WhAT’S ON IN
yOUR VILLAGE?
TARPORLEy
TARPORLEy COMMUNITy CENTRE
Bookings/enquiries: Rachel Sims
(01829 730921)
Weekly
• Army Cadets: every Tuesday and Thursday at
7pm
• Children’s Drama (Helen O’Grady Drama
School): every Thursday 4.15 to 6.15pm
• Rhythm Time (music for under 5s): every
Monday from 10am
• Watercolour Painting: Wednesday 10am-12nn
• Scottish Dancing: every Wednesday 7 to 10pm
• Children’s Disco/street dancing: every
Saturday 2.15pm to 5pm
• Body Conditioning: Monday 6.45pm
• Pilates: Tuesday 1pm (in club room)
• Gym Ball: friday 9.30am (in club room)
• Body 4 Life: friday 9.15am
• Enjoy-a-Ball Classes: Wednesdays from
1.35pm for pre-school to year 1 children
Monthly:
• Autumn Club: 1st Tuesday of the month 7pm
• Bingo: 1st Saturday of the month at 7.30pm
• Flower Club: 1st Tuesday of the month at
1.30pm
• TADDFAS: 2nd Thursday of the month at 1.30pm
• David Martin Jeweller and valuer: every 2nd
and 4th Tuesday 10.00am - 2pm (most months)
ChEShIRE hEALTh : JEN FRANCIS
ASSOCIATES
At Tarporley Community Centre
(01829 732775 / 07779272353)
Safe, Effective Fitness sessions with expert
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instruction
• Monday at 6:45pm : Body Conditioning. Low
impact, full body workout for strengthen and toning
• Friday at 9:15am : Fit 4 Life
A fun class for ‘mature’ ladies! Exercises specific
to help increase bone density, flexibility, balance,
help reduce the risk of falls and improve daily living
by strengthening muscles and gain better posture.
Safely improve your health and independence
through exercise.
At Tarporley Primary School
• Tuesday : 6:20pm : PURE ABS
Get those abs toned for the summer!!
Tuesday : 7pm Pilates with Stretch & Relaxation
Core stability work helps to improve abs, posture
and general body strength – a great compliment to
Monday’ session
At Delamere Primary School
• Monday 7:15pm : SALSA for Beginners
8:15pm : SAlSA for those who can!
A great opportunity to be fit through dance, its fun
and offers great health benefits.
TARPORLEy GUIDES
Contact Mrs Platt on 01829 781 478
Done Room in Tarporley
Thursdays 7 - 9pm (term time only)
for girls aged 10 to 14 years.
TARPORLEy ROyAL BRITISh LEGION
01829 732561
Weekly
Monday - Bingo 8pm to 10pm
Tuesday - Indoor Bowls league 7pm
Wednesday - Indoor Bowls 1.45pm to 4.15pm
Wednesday - Weight Watchers 7pm
Thursday - Slimming World 7pm
Friday - Bingo 7.15 to 10pm (play the Boards!)
Snooker Club most evenings in the Bar
 Let us know your regular events and we will list it for free!
Send your listings to info@tarporleytalk.com
REGULAR EVENTS
Monthly
• Country & Western Dancing: every 1st & 3rd
Sunday 8pm to 11.30pm
• Prize Bingo: every 3rd Saturday 7pm
• Ladies Section meeting: every 2nd Tuesday
from 7.30pm
To book the legion Hall for your event 9am to
Midnight, contact 01829 732561 or leave a
message. We will always get back to you after
6.30pm
LINE DANCING
At Tarporley Community Centre
Every sunday evening (excluding bank holidays)
Absolute Beginners - 7 to 8pm
Intermediate - 8 to 10pm
Cost £4. Contact Daniel on: 07739 352209
ACTIVITIES IN ThE DONE ROOM
To book call 01829 732742
Mon - pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm
- rising 5’s - 12.30pm to 3.15pm
- Brownies - 6pm to 7.30pm
Tues - pre-school - 9.15am to 3.15pm
- pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm
Weds - pre-school - 9am to 11.45am
- Mother’s union 2.15pm (1st of month)
- Tadwags - 2.00pm (2nd of month)
- rainbows - 4.30pm – 5.30pm
- Brownies - 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Thurs - pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm
- pre-school - 1pm to 3.15pm
- Guides - 7pm to 9.00pm
Fri - pre-school - 9am to 3.15pm
Sat - Ballet, tap & modern
- Dance - 9.00am to 12.30pm
Sun - Sunday School - 10.00am to 11.30am
(For details on Pre-school call 01829 730233)
TARPORLEy TENNIS CLUB
New members welcome. for further information
telephone 01829 732026.
TARPORLEy MILLPOOL PROBUS CLUB
(01829 260 955)
Club of retired Professional Businessmen. Meet
3rd Wednesday of each month.
TARPORLEy LIBRARy (01829 731794)
Mon 2-7pm, Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm
AGE CONCERN : ChEShIRE DAy CARE
Thursdays and Fridays at Oathills Lea in
Tarporley from 10.00am - 3.00pm.
If you are interested in becoming a member or a
volunteer either to drive or help at the day care with
teas, coffees and activities please contact Veronica
Briggs, Day Care Co-ordinator. Tel 01270 219484 /
07917 638809.
EVENTS AT ThE CROWN hOTEL
Monday - pool league
Tuesday - poker & ladies Darts
Wednesday - free pool After 7.00pm
Thursday - pool league
Friday - Karaoke
Saturday - entertainer
Sunday - poker
TARPORLEy BAPTIST
& METhODIST ChURCh
NCT Baby & Toddler group Tuesday 10am-12noon
& Thursday 10am-12noon. £1 per family, everyone
welcome!
SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN TARPORLEy hIGh
SChOOL
Tarporley Badminton Club
Tuesdays 8-10pm in the main hall in term time.
Half price for students. New members & visitors
welcome
for more details contact Jennifer 01829 730751
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TATTENHALL
The Studio Tattenhall
Body Control Pilates, Alexander Technique
and Nia - classes and workshops available
at The Studio, Tattenhall. Full details www.
thestudiotattenhall.co.uk or ring Jill on 01829
771895’
Tattenhall Barbour Institute
(01829 752299 or 07715 720651)
Every Tuesday 6pm to 8pm
Samurai Karate International
Every Friday 9.15 - 11.15am
Tattenhall Country Market. The market provides
freshly prepared, locally sourced home cooked
food for the public.
Tattenhall Library
(01829 770769)
It is situated in The Village Room at the Park
Primary School, Chester Road, Tattenhall and is
open on Tuesdays from 2pm until 7pm and Fridays
(2-5pm).  We have a wide range of books, DVD’s
for hire, a large children’s section and if we haven’t
got what you’re looking for we’ll order it for you.
Tattenhall Cricket Club
Contact Mel Dobson on 07799 476 108
Are you interested in playing cricket & looking for a
friendly competitive club to join this year?
Tattenhall Cricket Club are members of the
Cheshire County League and play in Division 2. We
run 4 senior teams and 5 junior teams and are looking for
new players of all ages.
We have a particulary successful junior section
and would be delighted to hear from children
interested in playing from 7 to 18 years of age.
Our winter nets take place at Tarporley High
School from 8pm to 9.30pm. All new players
welcome
For further details please visit our website at www.
tattenhallcricketclub.co.uk
BARBOUR INSTITUTE
High St, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9PX.
Bookings & Enquiries: 01829 770516.
Monday
9.30am-12.30pm Citizens Advice Bureau tennis. Coaching is available - contact Stephen
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(Alternate Mon)
9.30am-12.30pm Mixed Media Art Class
7.30-9pm Yoga
7.30pm Parish Council (1st Mon)
Tuesday
10am-12 noon Drop in Coffee Morning
9.30am-2.30pm Age Concern
2-4pm Art & Craft Group
7-9pm Watercolour Painting
Wednesday
9.30-11.15am Little Piccolos (music)
7.45-9.30pm Gardening Society (2nd Wed)
7.30-10pm WI (3rd Wed)
Thursday
6-8.30pm Karate (Tel: 01829 752299)
Friday
9.15-11.15am Country Market (Except for
1st week of the month -
01829 770196)
7-10pm Duplicate Bridge
Saturday
9-10am Tae Kwon Do (children)
11am-12 noon Shooting Stars (ball games
for children)
Nia at The Flacca Tattenhall
Contact: Jill on 01829 771895
Mondays 10.00 - 11.00 am. Cost: £3.50. Come
and join in the fun! Dance your way to fitness and
health. Suitable for all ages, sizes and levels of
ability.
Little Piccolos Fun Music Sessions for
under fives
at the Tattenhall Barbour Institute
Every Wednesday
9.45am Toddlers
10.45am Pre-schoolers
Tattenhall Amateur Dramatic Society
Join a warm & friendly group - to meet new people,
have fun, help with production - or tread the boards!
Contact 01829 771353 or 770482
We are always open for those wishing to join the
production team! New members welcome.
TATTENHALL TENNIS CLUB
Club mornings Tuesday 10a.m.
Club evenings Tuesday 6.30p.m. onwards
We hold regular in club tournaments and enjoy
summer league matches for more competitive
Wright on 07946 491696. For more information
contact Val Meeks on 01829 770781.
RUNNING CLASSES
Total Beginners & Intermediates Classes available.
TARVIN & HUXLEY
Tarvin Community Centre
(01829 740885)
Toddler Group 10.00-11.30 Mondays and
Fridays
Yoga 13.30-15.30 Mondays
Tarvin Library 12.00-19.00 Tuesdays
13.30-17.00 Thursdays
Ballet 15.30-18.00 Tuesdays
Aerobics & Body Toning 19.00-20.00 Tuesdays
Silver Threads 14.00 2nd+4th
Wednesdays of month
Slimming World 9.15, 17.30, 19.00
Wednesdays
Flower Club 19.45, 2nd Wednesday of month
W.I. 19.30. last Wednesday of month
Bingo 19.30 Thursdays
Kung Fu 18.30-20.30 Thursdays
Civic Trust Regular meetings/events
Tarvin Slimming World
(0151 348 1076 or 07753 292254)
At Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Lane,
Tarvin very Wednesday at 9.15am, 5.30pm &
7.00pm. Consultant:Gill Knight
Tarvin Youth Club - SCOUTS
Every Tuesday 7.30pm until 9pm.
Scout Hut at the top of the playing fields in Tarvin.
For ages 13 - 17 years old. £26 annual
membership.
HUXLEY AND HARGRAVE Youth Club
Meet every Wednesday 7.30pm at Hargrave
Church Hall. Ages 11-16
For more information contact Charlotte
07730596722
LITTLE ACORNS NURSERY PLAYGROUP
At Huxley Village Hall
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9am till 3pm
Train for your local Charity race or simply enjoy
running in the lanes and fields around Tattenhall.
For more details please contact: Dave 0790 187
1116
WHIST DRIVE
Thursday Evenings - 7.30pm prompt at Huxley
Village Hall
STRETCHING & BODY AWARENESS
(For inital details please call 0797 3826641)
Tuesdays - 7.30 - 8.30pm at Huxley Village Hall
Acting Up!
Held at the Scout Hut in Tarvin. Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays. For children aged
between 5 - 16 For further information contact
Emma on 07933 738682
Tarvin Tennis Club (01829 741314)
The summer season is now under way, with the
courts being well used all week.
Junior evenings, with well-attended coaching,
is on Mondays. Friendly club evenings are on
Tuesdays and Fridays. For the serious racket-
wielding seniors we have six teams in the Chester
and District League which variously play their
home fixtures on Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Saturday mornings or Sunday mornings, though
there should always be two courts available for
other players. Friendly groups also play on
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday afternoons.
We welcome new members of all abilities to come
and try our 4 astroturf courts.
For more details see www.tarvintennisclub.co.uk
or phone 01829 741314 or 01829 740178.
Huxley Parent and Toddler Group
01829 781296
Huxley School Hall, Huxley
Thursdays 10.30 – 12pm termtime
Friendly, welcoming group for all parents/ carers
and children 0-5 years.
Weekly craft and singing session. Please come
along and join us! For more details contact Huxley
school, 01829 781296.
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KELSALL
Pilates Classes
Fiona Enticott - Tel : 01829 751472
Email : fiona.enticott@tiscali.co.uk
£5 per session—places need to be booked
Monday Morning Kelsall Community Centre
Monday Evening Ashton Village Hall
Tuesday Afternoon Duddon Village Hall
Tuesday Evening Kelsall Primary School
Thursday Morning Utkinton Village Hall
YOGA Classes
Joan Jones 01829 751421. Everyone welcome.
Vale Royal Farma
Certified Farmers Market - Tel. 01829 751300
Third Saturday of the month. 10am to 2pm Run by
farming families at Eddisbury Fruit Farm, Kelsall
Kelsall Flower Club
Meets 3rd Wednesday in month at 7.30pm in the
Methodist Schoolrooms, Chapel Green, Kelsall.
Visitors always welcome to enjoy top class
demonstrations and warm friendship. Further
details, please contact Mary Hall (Chairman)
01829 751136 or Pat Kettle 01829 752441
(Secretary)
Kelsall Social Club
Live Entertainment, Every Saturday Night.Top
Class Acts, plus Bingo and Raffle.Bingo Every
Thursday Night. Free to all members.
Annual Membership £5.00. Tel 01829 752045
Karate at Kelsall Community Centre.
TIVERTON
Tiverton Village Hall
(Booking : Janice Farrall - 01829 732855)
Weekly
Bingo: Margaret Wilson on 01829 732781
Thursdays - 8pm till 10pm - Contact
Duplicate Bridge: Call David Rigby 01606 784491
Mondays - 6.30pm till 10pm
Wednesdays - 1.30pm till 5pm
Line Dancing: Contact Win Bond on 01928
260080 Tuesdays - 10am till 12pm
Monthly
Drop In Coffee Morning: Last Thursday of month
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Monday -6pm-7pm
Wednesday - 7pm-8pm.
For further details call Barry Williams on
07866 496697, or just come along.
Kelsall Gardening Club
Meets the second Tuesday of each month in
the Methodist Church Rooms, Chapel Green at
7.45pm. Non members welcome. Contact Jenny
Talks on 01829 759470
Kelsall COMMUNITY CENTRE
Circuit Training. Rob Eldridge-tel 07968 131393
Email-rob@synergylifestyle.org £4 per session.
Tues and Thurs eve 6.30-7.30 Improve your
fitness! Suitable for all! Just come along!
• Enjoy-a-Ball Classes: Fridays from
1.40pm, pre-school to year 3+
KELSALL GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB
An over-60’s Club, with a broad varied programme
- speakers, entertainment, quizzes, coach trips,
meets alternate Thursdays at 2-15pm in the
Methodist Church hall, Chapel Green. Transport
can be arranged if required - call Mary Diggle
752608 or Audrey Parker 752294.
BARNEY’S BUDDIES
For Mums (or dads, grannies, carers) with babies
and pre-school children, meets every Thursday
morning (including school holidays) from 10am
in the upper room of the Methodist Church hall,
Chapel Green. Playtime, stories, songs & crafts.
Just come along.
10.30am - 12pm (Call Madge Marshall 01829
732217)
Tiverton District Garden Club
We meet on the first Tuesday of every month
at Tiverton Village Hall (just off the A49) at 8pm.
Everyone is welcome at our lively and friendly
meetings, and to the visits in the summer season.
Entrance fee is £1 (non-members £1.50) and
includes a raffle and refreshments. All enquiries to
(01829) 733520 (Audrey Povall, Chairman) or
733465 (Joyce Harbottle, Secretary), or why not
become a member - annual membership is only
£2 each, with lots of advantages.
BUNBURY, Peckforton, Beeston & Tilstone Fearnall
Pavillion
Aerobics: Mondays 9.15-10.15am & Tuesdays
7.30-8.30pm
Body-Toning Mondays -10.30am - 11.30am &
7.30-8.30pm
Indoor Bowling Mondays - 1.30pm
Rainbows Mondays - 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Brownies:
(1st Bunbury Pack) Mondays - 6pm - 7.15pm
(2nd Bunbury Pack) Wednesdays - 5.45pm -
7pm
Toddler Group Wednesdays - 9.30am - 11.30am
Keep Fit Thursdays - 9.15am - 10.15am
Pilates: Thursday - 7.30-8.30pm
Royal British Legion
Every 2nd Monday at The Yew Tree - 8pm
Bunbury Running Ladies
Mondays at Nag’s Head - 6.45pm
Early Birds Pre-School
DUDDON, CLOTTON & HOOFIELD
Duddon, Clotton & Hoofield War
Memorial Hall
For booking call 01829 781490 or 01829 781756
Toddlers Group - Every Wednesday (term time
only) 9.30 -11.30am
Bowling - Every Wednesday
(except summertime) at 7.30pm
Seniors Keep fit - Thursdays at 2pm to 3pm
plus Pilates on Tuesdays at 2pm to 3pm.
Table Tennis - Every Monday at 7.30pm
There will be Bingo on 28th March, doors
open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30 pm, there
What’s on in your area?
Send your regular community listings to events@talkaboutpublishing.co.uk and we’ll
place them for free in the magazine and online at www. tarporleytalk.com.
Contact: Hilary Armstrong 260410
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Bunbury Village Hall 9am-2.50pm
Wednesday and Friday
Bunbury Village Hall 9am-12.30pm
BUNBURY VILLAGE HALL
Budo Club (Juniors) - Tuesdays - 7pm - 8pm
Badminton Club (Seniors) Mondays - 7pm
Gardening Club - 3rd Tuesday - 8pm (Back
Room)
Wednesday Club - 2nd & 4th Wednesday - 2pm
Hanlon School of Dance :
Wednesday & Thursday - 4.30pm Start
Women’s Institute
Peckforton & Beeston W.I. - 1st Wednesday
Peckforton Village Room - 7.30pm
Bunbury W.i. 2nd Thursday - Pavilion - 7.30pm
Tilstone Fearnall & District WI - meets 4th
Thursday at 7.30pm at Tilstone Fearnall Church
Hall
will also be a raffle. All proceeds to the Hall.
Monthly
Coffee Morning - 3rd Tuesday of the month
at 10.30am
Women’s Institute
1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm
Taekwondo Clubs
Duddon & Clotton War Memorial Hall
Tuesdays  6pm - 7pm Juniors; 7pm - 8pm Adults
Fridays   5pm - 6pm Tots; 6pm - 7pm Juniors
7pm - 8pm Adults
Kelsall Community Centre
Mondays  7pm - 8pm  Juniors/Adults
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Nineties Britpop revival comes to Mid-Cheshire
MID-CHeSHIre is hosting
a Britpop revival with two
of the ‘90’s biggest acts
signing up to play at this
year’s Whatfest festival.
Indie heroes Dodgy and
The Bluetones have now
been confirmed as the
headline acts for the three- Pictured: Dodgy and
day show at riverside
organic farm, Whatcroft,
near Northwich, starting on
friday 17th July.
The bands will now join
liverpool’s China Crisis, and
Northwich outfit The Shallow
Call at the festival, which
will also showcase a host of
local talent.
The Bluetones became
stars of the Britpop scene,
with their debut record
Expecting to Fly reaching
JULy
number one in the uK album
charts in 1996, whilst Dodgy
hit the big time with singles
including Good enough
and Staying out for The
Summer.
Camping is available
throughout the festival,
which also boasts a feast
The Bluetones of entertainment, hot food
stalls, and fully licensed
bars.
early booking discounts are
now available with tickets
starting from £17 per day, or
£39 for a weekend pass.
Tickets are available on-line
at www.whatfest.co.uk.
Alternatively tickets can
be purchased at riverside
organic farm Shop,
Whatcroft, and Northwich
Tourist Information Centre.

Big dig begins on iron age hillfort

AN excavation begins this month on an iron age hillfort on the Sandstone Trail.
The four week project will be taking place in July at Woodhouse Hillfort just above
frodsham.
Archaeologist Dan Garner said: “As part of the festival of British Archaeology during the
weekend of July 18th and 19th and then on subsequent week days until friday 31st July
visitors are more than welcome to have and have a look and see how we are getting on.
There could be some exciting finds.”
Organised groups wanting to visit the excavations will need to book in advance by
contacting Dan Garner at dan.garner@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or by ringing 07833
236675.
Tales on the Trail is also taking place where a local story teller will be walking the
Sandstone Trail over four days. The Journey Man will walk along the Trail and at the end of
each day he will stop at four of the six hillforts along the ridge to tell a story. The event will
take place between 23rd and 26th July and more information will be released nearer the
event.

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11th July
The showpiece event in the calendar, the Tarporley Carnival takes place on 11th July. The
parade, which has a theme of ‘fashion down the ages’, starts at 1pm with the grand opening
on the community centre field at 1.45pm.
Attractions this year include include the Tarporley Silver Band, High School Cheerleaders,
Delamere Dog Training Team, Irish Dancers, stalls, entertainers and a beer tent.
The event is organised by the rotary Club of Tarporley and District and the District round
Table with proceeds going to local charities.
for more information contact Gordon Hamilton on 07777 602720 or robert Tomlins on
01829 730814.

14th July
A SpeCIAl barbecue will be held at Tarporley primary School to mark the retirement of long
serving head teacher richard Coates.
To mark this event, the school is inviting past pupils and/or their parents to the BBQ on
Tuesday 14th July, 5-8pm in the school grounds.
for further information, please visit the school website: www.tarporleyprimary.co.uk

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£5.00 Adults Registered Charity: 1023606

£3.00 Children 7.30 pm

in the school hall

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 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
Bathrooms
Maplewood ......................................p26
PE Kitchens/Bathrooms ....................p8
William & Maurice Bathrooms.........p16
Building & Joinery
fC Brown Construction ...................p72
Build pave Scape ...........................p73
Buildworks .......................................p65
Cheshire GRP Flat Roofing ............p23
Cheshire Joinery Services ............... p2
Mike Cooper Joinery & Building......p17
Chris Crawford Maintenance ..........p73
richard foden Joiner .....................p73
Stephen ford Joinery......................p16
lyndant Developments .....................p7
rams Joinery .................................p34
SM edwards ....................................p75
Tarporley Developments .................p12
Whitegate Joinery/showjumps ...p14/73
Care Agencies
Bunbury Care ....................................p8
Children/Education
Music factory ..................................p65
Computing
Flummoxed PC Services ................p13
Hometech Assist ............................p53
Ink ‘n’ paper ......................................p3
Curtains
Curtains of frodsham ....................p36
fine fabrics of Tarporley ...............p15
Decorating
Wayne Stockton Decorator ............p74
Domestic Service
Affordable Cleaners .......................p26
Impressed Ironing ..........................p74
Molly Mop Cleaning ........................p73
ovencleaners ..................................p72
Spotless Cleaning ...........................p26
Electrical
KDe electrical .................................p37
SWp electrics ................................p53
Fashion
Cashmere & Cotton ........................p35
Dettagli ............................................p87
Financial & Legal
Angels Book-keeping ......................p71
Chester Insurance Services ...........p30
Chris White tax advisor ...................p72
Tax Assist .........................................p8
Flooring/carpets
Batons to Beams.............................p61
Kingsley Carpets ............................p37
roland & Sheila Jones Carpets ......p71
Food & Drink
Bear’s paw ......................................p52
Briscoe’s Dairy ...............................p75
Convivio...........................................p25
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Food & Drink (continued)
Gunnery ...........................centre pages
Headless Woman.......................... back
peckforton Castle ...........................p59
rookery Hall...............................p54/55
rose farm Shop .............................p27
Tollemache Arms.............................p18
Furniture/Interior Design
Cabinet room .................................p57
furntiture Market .............................p31
furniture Value ...........................p48/49
Harrison Collier ..........................p56/57
JpH furniture ..................................p41
Maplewood ......................................p58
peter Mellor Interiors .......................p63
Mollington Grange...........................p29
NJG Design .....................................p72
Stanza Interior Design ....................p71
Taftan...............................................p40
Wiltshire farm foods ......................p18
Fuels/energy/power
Clearview Stoves ...........................p71
Garden
Aarco Timber Buildings ...................p69
Ap landscapes ...............................p72
Chester Small plant ........................p34
Dee View Design.............................p58
DKC Contracts ................................p68
fernlea Garden Servs.....................p36
Garden & patio................................p73
Green Spaces .................................p55
Greenthumb ....................................p51
picture Garden ................................p34
rayner Shine Design ......................p14
ringwood fencing .........................p33
Shed Citry .......................................p41
urban landscapes .........................p24
Golf
pryors Hayes Golf Club ..................p47
Handyman
random Tasks ................................p41
Health & Beauty
Angela Bartlett............................p66/67
Beauty rooms at Wild Boar............p33
feelgood factory ............................p22
louise lannin Nail Technician ........p23
McDonald portal Hotel ....................p15
MD Glamorous ................................p13
rookery Hall...............................p54/55
Skin Deep........................................p23
Slimming World ...............................p46
Trad Chinese Acupuncture .............p71
Verve Health and fitness ................p34
Home Improvements & Services
Cheshire County Tarmac ................p38
Cheshire GRP flat roofing ...............p23
Driveway Cleaning ..........................p72
francis & francis Handyman .........p47
Garage Door Automation ...............p72
Tidy Tiler .........................................p72
Did you spot him? He is near the
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Kitchens
Cabinet room ................................front
Christiano’s......................................p39
Maplewood ......................................p28
pe Kitchens.......................................p8
peter Mellor Interiors .......................p63
Stefano de Blasio ............................p19
Lampshades
Shades of elegance ........................p13
Man and Van
Greencroft .......................................p73
Man and Van for hire .......................p73
Motoring/
Bristol St Motors ................................p6
Drivewell Tuition .............................p75
JpW Body repairs ..........................p13
Spotcheck Valeting .........................p30
Music
Andrew p Dean piano Tuning.........p72
Ivories pianist ..................................p14
Plastering
Tattenhall plastering .......................p72
Plumbing
Allan Stubbs plumbing ....................p72
CT plumbing ...................................p72
Gas Store ........................................p50
H Challenor & Son plumbing ..........p72
Norton..............................................p74
pK plumbing ...................................p71
William & Maurice Bathrooms.........p16
Shops
Acassa gallery .................................p38
Curtains of frodsham ....................p36
fine fabrics of Tarporley ...............p19
Ink-n-paper ......................................p3
Jamandic fine Art ...........................p47
rose farm ......................................p27
Watergate Gallery ...........................p14
Willington fruit farm Shop .............p24
Taxi/Private hire
Apollo Travel .....................................p7
Aries private Hire ............................p14
Billinge Travel ...................................p5
Vacuum Cleaners
Dyson repairs/sales ........................p75
Windows
Cheshire Joinery ...............................p2
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