May 2010 - Issue 34

Inside this month: Edgar’s Field update, Queen’s Park High School, gardening, health
and beauty, financial column and much more

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FIELD OF FUN

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HAVE you taken a look at

Edgar’s Field lately? Work is
underway to give the area a
great new playground, which you 12 16
can read all about on page 6.
Chester Operatic Society are
putting the finishing touches to
their production of Fiddler on
the Roof, which should be worth
going to see.
In this month’s edition we’ve
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including plans for a new
footbridge at Curzon Park, an
update from Queen’s Park High, Publisher Talkabout Publishing
beauty advice from Jane Bryant
Contributors Simon Dangar, Janet Heath,
at Hough Green, gardening and a
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The new children’s playground is
beginning to take shape at Edgar’s Field
Park in Handbridge. This year’s dry
weather has helped the contractors to
make good progress on the ground work.
The old play area has now been completely
removed and the foundations laid for the
new equipment. The whole scheme is
being masterminded by specialists from
the Cheshire West and Chester Council’s
Landscape Department after consultations
with the local community.
Most of the funding for the project
came after a successful bid last year to
Waste Recycling Environmental (WREN),
who allocated a grant of £167,000 from
the Landfill Communities Fund, with
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contributions from the Council and the
Friends of Edgar’s Field Park.
Edgar’s Field Park is now receiving the
renovation that it has needed for a long
time. The new play area will be slightly
nearer the Handbridge entrance leaving
a bigger grassy area in the middle of the
park for ball games or picnics. It will be a
more interesting shape than the old square
playground and will have different levels
following the contours of the park. As far
as possible, it has been designed using
natural materials based on themes from the
history of Handbridge and Edgar’s Field
and will have a variety of play equipment
suitable for all age groups.
A highlight of the new area will be a
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3-dimensional mosaic by the artist Gary
Drostle, designed with the help of Queen’s
Park High School year 11 students. This
was featured in “Overleigh Roundabout” in
March.
The entrances to the park are also being
given a facelift. Both ends will see the
railings replaced that were removed during
World War II. The new railings will feature
cast iron salmon to reflect the fishing
heritage of Handbridge. New benches,
notice boards and bins will be set off by
improved planting and some new trees.
At the Handbridge end there will be a tall
sandstone information sign to welcome
residents and visitors to the park. The
What do you get if you cross an elephant with an apple? A pie that never forgets
by Steve Rodgers, from the
Friends of Edgar’s Field
whole project should be fully completed in
early to mid-June.
Edgar’s Field Park is a protected area that
was given by the Duke of Westminster in
1892 for the use of Chester and especially
Handbridge residents forever. Originally a
Roman quarry, the park’s sandstone rocks
are of special interest to geologists and its
Roman shrine to the goddess Minerva is a
national monument.
More information about Edgar’s Field Park,
the Friends Group and progress on the new
play area can be found on the website www.
handbridge.com.
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QUEEN’S PARK HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Taste of big school: Local feeder primary school pupils were invited in to Queen’s Park recently
to get an idea of life in ‘big school’.
Eccleston Primary School had the opportunity to be part of the high school’s links with Manchester
Metropolitan University (MMU). Students from MMU organised a workshop based on the theme of
‘pirates’. They worked with year 5 and 6 students to create an installation of a pirate ship utilising
found and recycled materials.
Twenty gifted and talented year 4 students from Overleigh St. Mary’s came to Queen’s Park High to
take part in a three dimensional ceramic workshop.
Students explored the work of contemporary ceramicist Marney McDiarmid and created indentations
within clay to create patterns. Then each student created a three dimensional clay structure with the
final three fired and glazed with a range of oxides at a later date

l Year 12 and 13
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Applied Science course
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QUEEN’S PARK HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

David in demand: CHESTER author David

Whitley visited the school to talk about his
novel, The Midnight Charter for World Book
Day.
David explained to Year 7 and 8 students
the ideas behind the book, and how he
came up with its central concept David was
all too happy to sign copies of The Midnight
Charter for students and staff alike.
David was among the judging panel for the
grand final of Queen’s Park’s Got Talent.
Scott Wallace and Aaron Allen from Year
13 did a reinterpretation of Dizzee Rascal’s
Holiday, Mr Booth read opening speech
from William Shakespeare’s Richard III but
ultimately,
Mr Yeoman
triumphed l A large group of 6th form
with his students constructed 9ft high
y reading structures of characterised
from Blood faces as their contribution to the
Brothers and Chester Giants festival. One of
was crowned the structures produced has been
the Queen’s developed as an ‘A’ level project
Park’s by one of the students. She has
Got Talent extended the process by covering
Champion. and decorating the structure with
s varnish, paper and acrylic paint to
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IN THE NEWS
New footbridge plans unveiled
COUNCIL chiefs have held a public meeting to unveil plans for a new cycle and pedestrian
bridge across the River Dee from Curzon Park
The £900,000 scheme is funded by Cycling England (Department for Transport) and charity
Sustrans.
Richard Nickson, the Council’s Network Strategy Manager said: “The Cycle Demonstration Town
status given to Chester in 2008 is an exciting and opportune time for the city to improve cycling
and pedestrian facilities across the city.
“Work could start on the new bridge by the end of this year.”
The Curzon Park Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge will enable Cycle Chester to meet its aims
of providing low traffic cycle routes to and from Chester city centre, by creating a cycle and
pedestrian link from Curzon Park to the Roodee.

Chester Adult-PHAB
THE group are holding their next social on Monday 10th May 8-11pm at the Oaklands Hotel,
Hoole Road, Chester. Chester Adult-PHAB is a social group for people with and without
disabilities. New members welcome. Tel Lynda on 678809 www.chester.phabclub.org

Handbridge Flower Club

Handbridge Flower Club meets on Thursday, 20th May at 2pm in St. Mary’s Parish Hall,
Handbridge. Our demonstrator is Beryl Cotton from Holywell who has chosen “What a Wonderful
World” as the title of her demonstration. New members welcome. Visitors £5.

Gold, silver and bronze for Handbridge food outlets

TWO Handbridge outlets received the plaudits in the 2010 Chester Food and Drink Festival
awards. Delikate won the silver award for the best delicatessen, Edens of Handbridge got
a bronze for excellence in customer care and The Ship Inn won a gold award for family
friendliness.

Music in the Groves

THERE will be plenty of music coming from the bandstand in the Groves this May. On Sunday
9th May, the Royal Buckley Town Band will perform from 2-3.30pm and 4-6pm. On Saturday
15th May it is the turn of the Troubadors and on Sunday 16th May, the City of Chester Band take
centre stage.

Globetrotters Travel Club

The group’s next meeting on Saturday 22nd May, from 1pm, at the Grosvenor Museum features
a talk and images of Kiev in the Ukraine, by Barbara Dickinson a frequent visitor to the country.
Dan Bachmann will talk about The Forgotten Tribes of Karamoja, Uganda. For more information
contact Hanna on 383392 or Angela on 629930. Chesterbranch@globetrotters.co.uk

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Pryors Hayes was placed in the highly commended category and named ‘Most Friendly
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INHERITANCE TAX TRAP
Financial column with
Simon Dangar
CHANGES to Inheritance Tax could have a major effect on our finances.
The Chancellor’s final budget will affect people who have accumulated wealth
over the years.
Firstly, by freezing the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold at £325,000 between
now and 5 April 2015, hundreds of thousands more Britons will be caught up in
becoming liable to a tax that is no longer the sole concern of the very wealthy.
With tax at 40% over the threshold, it is vital for people to make sure that as
much of their estate as possible stays out of the taxman’s grasp and goes to
their chosen beneficiaries. And there are perfectly legal ways of doing this
through careful planning.
Three important arrangements need to be made. A Will must be drawn up,
written and planned correctly to save the maximum amount of tax. Assets need
to be transferred through the prudent use of gifts. And an IHT-efficient fund
needs to be set up to enable beneficiaries of an estate to meet the tax liability
without disturbing family wealth.
One area of investment where people can escape the Chancellor’s grasp is the
tax-efficient haven of the ever popular ISA (Individual Savings Account). Apart
from pensions, ISAs represent the most tax-efficient way to save and invest for
the future, and in his Budget the Chancellor confirmed
the increase in the ISA limit from £7,200 to £10,200 from
April 2010. He also confirmed this limit would rise in
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It is important that people maximise the opportunity
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Elders or Sambucus have a few varieties
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Magnolias are at their best in May so if you
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for smaller gardens try Magnolia Susan or
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Despite their exotic flowers, the shrubs are
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tough and can cope with being pruned hard if
they outgrow their space, just don’t expect too
many flowers the following year!
May is a good time to plant up any pots with
tender bedding plants or maybe if you have a
darker area that needs brightening up, go for
pots of Hostas to give you impressive foliage
throughout summer. Hostas do well in pots
and a group with different coloured foliage will
not need much attention apart from re-potting
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them from slugs if you are plagued with them.
May is also the time to plant purple sprouting
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Runner beans and French beans can be
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with Angela Bartlett

Q. There are so many different hair removal methods now

claiming different benefits that I am really confused. Can
you tell me which methods are permanent and which are
not?
A. The only permanent method of hair removal is electrolysis of
which there are several types: short wave diathermy, galvanic
electrolysis (no longer used) and the Blend method, which
combines the first two methods. However, the effectiveness
of electrolysis is very dependent on a variety of factors. The
procedure is very fine and requires a keen eye, steady hand
and a well trained and experienced operator for electrolysis to
be truly effective. It is most suited to smaller areas
of hair growth such as upper lip, chin, sides of face,
bikini line area etc.
Laser and IPL (intense pulsed light) are better
described as ‘long term hair management systems’
and so are not permanent but can offer an
effective, longer term solution to larger areas of hair
growth such as arms and legs. Laser and IPL are Angela Bartlett is a beauty and
most suited to clients with dark hair and pale skin, holistic expert with 25 years of
they are not effective on white or grey hair and are experience in her field. She is the
best avoided for darker skin types as there is an Chair for the British Association of
increased risk of skin pigmentation. Effectiveness Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology, a
of equipment varies greatly so ensure you do your professional association established
research! over 30 years ago and representing
thousands of therapists throughout
All other methods of hair removal which include
the UK.
waxing, sugaring, threading and tweezing are
all ‘plucking methods’ and are semi-permanent
methods of hair removal and can only be sold Her expertise is called on to examine
as such. Claims that these methods reduce students for an international
hair growth is purely anecdotal, although some examination board in many areas
clients do experience a reduction in hair growth of the world. Angela is also part of
with repeated hair removal, but this cannot be the HABIA forum, helping to make
guaranteed. decisions for qualifications and
standards in the UK beauty industry.
It is worth mentioning that the effectiveness of all
the methods of hair removal mentioned above Angela is a successful column
will vary considerably depending on the type of writer for the trade journals Vitality
equipment used, your genetic predisposition to hair and Salonfocus and has a beauty,
growth, your medical history and the skill of the holistic and skin care clinic.
operator. For all methods of hair removal choose
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WESTMINSTER PARK
Westminster Park Residents Association Junior Football: Westminster Park FC
Allan Stobie 683461 Tracy Sheedy 680544 www.westminsterparkfc.co.uk
e-mail chair@wpforum.org.uk Lache and Westminster Local History Group
www.wpforum.org.uk Linda Shuttleworth, 679791
Westminster Park Community Association National Women’s Register:
Gill Williams, 671243 Christine Westcott, 675431
Westminster Park Community Centre
Scottish Dancing
19 Five Ashes Road, Westminster Park
Anne Croall, 676167
671243
Friends of Westminster ParK Tennis-Glan Aber Tennis Club
Norman Trott, 683540 Sue Britton, 677936
Clubs & organisations
based in Westminster Park Scouting
Belgrave Badminton Club Group Scout Leader: Sue Jones, 675538
Keith, 671077 Beavers (Wednesday): Christina Dean, 680163
Belgrave Pre-School Cubs (Monday): Francis Hardy, 674571
Carol Welch, 671243 Cubs (Thursday): Christine Owens, 676691
Scouts (Friday): David Aird, 675063
Bowls
Explorer Scouts (Tuesday): Simon Ashton,
Bob Cooper, 675204
0151 512 6458
Bridge Club Network: Kath Kitchen, 379031
John Arrowsmith, 682588
Croquet
Guiding H
Rainbows (Monday): Pat McGettigan, 677134
Janet Davies, 350370
Brownies (Tuesday): Jan Hooper, 674701
Healthy Walking Group Guides: District Commissioner:Sue Fryer, 679945
Mike Lloyd, 680328

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Age Concern (Cheshire). . . . . . . . 01606 881 668
Bus & Coach (Cheshire Bus Info). 01244 602 666
Chester Fire Station. . . . . . . . . . . 01244 342 145
Chester Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 380 280
Cheshire West and Chester Council 0300 123 8 123
Cheshire Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 350 000
Countess of Chester Hospital . . 01244 365 000
Grosvenor Estates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 684400
Handbridge Medical Centre. . . . . 01244 680169
John Lennon Airport (Liverpool). 0870 129 8484
Lache Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . 01244 671991
Manchester Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . 0871 2710711
National Rail Enquiries (Info only).0845 748 4950
NHS Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 46 47
NHS Stop Smoking Service. . . . 0800 169 0 169
Northgate Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 380 444
Samaritans (Chester). . . . . . . . . . 01244 377 999
Schools
Queen’s Park High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981500
Dodleston Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981080
Eccleston Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981151
Belgrave Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981000
Lache Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981333
Overleigh St Mary’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981700 H
St Mary’s Community Nursery. . . . . . . . . . 981222 H
St Clare’s Catholic Primary. . . . . . . . . . . 981110 C
Catholic High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981600
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Drop in surgery at Lache
Community Centre every
Thursday 12.30-2pm.
Weekly Community Centre
Timetable
Monday
60+ Monday Club 10-2pm
LACHEClass
Computer PARK(Learning
Centre) 1-3pm
Credit Union 2.30-3.30pm
Healthy Hearts (Exercise Class)
6.15-7.30pm
Bingo 7.30-9.30pm
Tuesday
Pilates 1.30-2.30pm
Morris Dancing 5.30-7.30pm
HANDBRIDGE
18th Chester (St Mary’s)
Scout Group Directory
Group Scout Leader Sue Jones
01244 675538
Beavers (WED) Jane Shortall
01244 682136
Cubs (MON) George Coward
01244 679259
Cubs (THUR) Chris Owens
01244 676691
Scouts (FRI) Terry Coe 01244
Explorers (TUE) Simon Ashton
0151 3394759
HOUGH GREEN
Hough Green Residents’ Association.
Contact Norman Trott on 683540
CURZON PARK
Curzon Park Residents’ Association
www.cpraonline.org
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Wednesday
Mixed exercise class 9.15-
10.15am
Drop In Tea, Toast and Talk 10-
11.30am
Computer drop in (Learning
Centre) 1-3pm
Cheer Leaders 4.30-7.30pm
Yoga 6.30-8pm
Ninjitsu 7-9pm
Thursday
Vegout@lache (fruit and veg
bags) 10-12pm
Lunches 11.30am-1pm (costs £4
for 3 courses)
Tea Dance 1.30-4pm (fortnightly)
Credit Union 7-8pm
Saturday
Junior Club (6-13 year olds)
10-12pm
St Mary’s Community Nursery
Old Wrexham Road,
Handbridge.Tel 981222
Friends of Edgar’s Field
Voluntary group who look
after Edgar’s Field Park,
Handbridge. Tel Steve
Rogers on 629189
Parent & Toddler Groups
Youth & Community Centre
Monday morning (9-11.30am)
St Mary’s Church Hall
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Handbridge URC
Tues 10am - 11.30am
Chester Youth Club
Overleigh Road
Junior 5-6.30pm Tue/Thurs
Senior 7-8.30 Tue/Thurs
679559. Learning to play rock
instruments 7-16-year-olds
01745 815200
Room hire at Lache Community
Centre is available for meetings,
functions and parties. Catering
and bar are also available.
For information please contact
Dennis Smale (centre manager)
on 674 887.
To book the Community Learning
Centre for training please
contact Liz Holding (Lache Park
Ltd) at Hawthorn House on 675
818. Also at the Learning Centre
are a range of courses provided
by West Cheshire College.
For details contact Chris on
07887557864 or 373462.
Lache and Handbridge Children’s
and Young People’s Centre
Tel: 977791
Cheshire West and Chester Councillors
Arthur Harada (Con):
57 Lache Park Avenue. Tel 678679
Richard Short (Con)
9 Ludwell Close, Westminster Park
Tel 678559
Razia Daniels (Con)
11 The Shipgate, Chester. Tel 312392
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Dodleston Parish Council
Covering Dodleston & Kinnerton
www.dodlestonparishcouncil.co.uk
Dodleston Pre-School
Hours Mon/Fri 9:15-11:45 Tue 9-3
Wed 9:15-12:45. 3 hour sessions
from September. Further sessions
under consideration for 2011. Contact
dodlestonpreschool@googlemail.com
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Friendly group meets Thursdays, 10-
10.30am at the Village Hall. Term time only
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