January 2011 Issue 32

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beginnings - and that’s certainly
the case for many businesses in
Hoole following the catastrophic 12 14
fire at the Chester Enterprise
Centre last month. Our office
was among those to burn down
but we have been able to carry
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We’ve got more on this story as
well as other news from Hoole, 23 28
including the Hoolephants, a new
speed limit and Hoole Rangers FC.
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 Hoole Roundabout January 2011 5

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Lucky in love?
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Enterprise Centre fire was an ‘accident’

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but are ruling out foul play. More on pages 22 & 23

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 Hoole Roundabout January 2011 7

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Hoole news
Twenty is plenty for Hoole!
Speeding drivers in Hoole are being put on notice that breaking the speed limit is
unacceptable.
Cheshire West and Chester Council are starting a formal consultation into introducing a
blanket 20mph zone south of Canadian Avenue and between Hoole
and Road and Hoole Lane.
Cllr Adrian Walmsley said, “We have already asked residents if they
want a 20mph zone and the overwhelming opinion was that they did.
Speeding cars in Hoole’s narrow streets are simply unacceptable.”
Local resident Christian Dunn has welcomed the news, “I live in
Westminster Road and the whole house shakes when cars speed up
and down the road.”
A formal consultation with traders, emergency services and residents will now begin.
Cllr John Ebo who is driving the initiative with his ward colleague Adrian Walmsley added,
“Our inspiration is Portsmouth wherespeed has fallen by an average of 7mph by using
20mph zones. We want this scheme to prevent accidents and while there is much work to
do I am confident we can find a solution for Hoole’s unique streets.”

A cold in the head causes less suffering than an idea - Jules Renard
 Hoole Roundabout January 2011 9

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I write probably 80 percent of my stuff over the winter - Bob Seger

 HOOLE RANGERS FC
Rangers have high hopes for the New Year
Glyn Roberts, from Hoole Rangers FC reports on the progress so
far this season
On the football front, Hoole Rangers FC
1st team are halfway through the season,
having not achieved the results we would
have expected, looking at the quality of
players we have signed this year.
Our league results are; played 11 won two
lost 7, drawn two. This places us in the
lower middle part of the league, but having
played some of the better teams, we are
now confident that with a full squad we are
capable of beating any team in our league.
We also remain in two cup competitions
going forward which remain our best chance
for trophies this season
The reserves are really struggling this year,
having lost all 13 League games played so
far. However, five new signings in December
should mean we have a big enough squad
to improve results in the new year.
I would like to take the opportunity to wish
all our players, and everyone involved with
Hoole Rangers a very Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year. Let’s hope 2011 will see
better results on the field, to match the club
developments off it
Any new players can contact us as follows
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QUALITY EDUCATION AT THE QUEEN’S SCHOOL

The Queen’s School’s values are founded on
respect, community and happiness.
We are proud of our reputation for our students’
academic success, as they achieve both excellent
public examination results and top university
offers.
Queen’s girls are happy and positive, engaging
and articulate. Academically they question and
challenge, explore and innovate; there are no
gender stereotypes here! Our staff have expertise
in the teaching of girls and our community is an
encouraging and supportive one.
We have a full extra-curricular programme out of the 100 top prep schools in the country
including a wide variety of sports and and is the top school in the North West in the
adventurous activities such as treks and survey published by The Sunday Times Parent
expeditions. In addition, music and the arts Power survey, November 2010.
flourish in an atmosphere that encourages self- Monday 17th January 2011, entrance
expression and confidence. assessments for 11+ entry, Reception and
It’s official, The Lower School was placed 14th Junior entry.

The ueen’s Lower School The ueen’s Senior School

Come and join us

Taster sessions and individual visits now available
THE QUEEN’S SCHOOL
Please contact Mrs Jane Taylor on 01244 312078 or email jtaylor@queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy - William Blake

 12 Tel 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.hooleroundabout.com

Treasure trail a big hit with shoppers

Hoole shopkeepers have hailed as a
success the recent Hoolephant Treasure
Trail with many reporting new customers
visiting their businesses.
The Hoolephant Treasure Trail was organised by
Hoole C of E Primary School PTA in conjunction
with Hoole businesses and the Hoole Christmas
lights committee. The trail saw 50 paper elephants,
decorated by children at the school, placed in Hoole
businesses. The school’s pupils and their families
then had the task of finding the elephants around
Hoole.
The trail was the inspiration of parent Anna Marie Murray who explains: “After all the
support that Hoole businesses have given the school in recent years, the PTA was keen
to return the favour by encouraging local shopping and supporting the Christmas lights
display.”
Kate Hudson from ‘Snapdragon’ Florists added: “It brought in lots of people who wouldn’t
normally come into the shop. Many said they didn’t know what we sold until now.” The
owner of Mr Fruity Greengrocers said: “Any initiative that involves the whole community is
good. It is important that children are aware that they are part of a community.”
New headteacher, Miss Cheryl Walton, said: “The children have been inspired by the
treasure trail! I am delighted by the commitment to continue to strengthen community and
school links through the fun of the Hoolephant Treasure Trail.”

In summer winter rain or sun, it’s good to be on horseback - Mike Oldfield

 Hoole Roundabout January 2011 13

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Winter scenes
Hoole playing fields and the Bowling Green at
Alexandra Park during the big freeze

It’s not the winter that bothers me - it’s the summers - Walt Alston
 Hoole Roundabout January 2011 15

QUEEN’S PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Queen's Park High School offers a good,
broad and exciting education preparing
children academically and socially for the
21st century.
High expectations of behaviour and achievement for
all, together with a commitment to continuously raise
the standards of teaching and learning are central to the
success of the school; as a consequence GCSE results
have been on an upward trend for the last four years.
Last year the school achieved its best results ever at this
level with 62% of students in Year 11 achieving 5 A*- C.
The school is committed to inclusion, developing the
whole child and is of a size that allows it to know each
child well adapting to their individual needs. The school
has a reputation for excellence in Science, Mathematics,
ICT and also incorporating a specialist Visual Arts
College with a nationally renowned reputation. The
school has a considerable number of gifted and talented
students whose academic progress is exceptional.
Queen’s Park High School has a strong tradition
of exceptional results at sixth form level that allows
students of all abilities to grow and develop through
both traditional academic routes and vocational
pathways. We are consistently amongst the top few
highest performing state schools in Cheshire and last
year achieved the highest percentage of A* A Level
grades in all Cheshire West and Chester state schools.
Just over 90% of students secured their first choice
university preference with many obtaining “top ten”
university places including Oxford and Cambridge.
The school holds an Open Day once per term and
taster days for Years 5/6 students during June/July, and
accepts students from across West Cheshire, Flintshire
and Wrexham. It is situated close to the city centre, is
user friendly for parents working in the city and is close
to the business park, being well served by bus and rail
links. Those who visit and join us from further away are
always impressed. Over £3.5 million has been spent on
the building during the last few years. The prestigious
1911 building is now a very modern and exciting 21st
century learning environment with state of the art ICT
facilities.
Don't worry if you have missed this term's open
morning, tours can be arranged at other times. Please
contact admissions@qphs.cheshire.sch.uk to request a
prospectus or arrange a tour or visit our website www.
qphs.cheshire.sch.uk

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Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face - Victor Hugo
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your own home, in a local gym
or in an outdoors environ-
ment, be that the beach at
west Kirby or the countryside
around your village.
Jamie has a wide experi-
ence, ranging from helping
those who wish to lose a
few pounds, through to
training a Rowing world
Champion.
So, if you are really seri-
ous about making a difference
to your life this year, then talk
to Living Fit and be healthier,
fitter and happier.

Feel healthier, fitter and happier in 2011

Personal training and

conditioning consultant
Call Jamie on 0797 147 8786
W www.living-fit.co.uk E info@living-fit.co.uk

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn - Hal Borland

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Hoole Singers
The Hoole Singers we are a singing group
who get together every Thursday evening
in the community centre Westminster road
Hoole.
They welcome all who would like to have
a couple of hours singing. No musical
knowledge is required and all ages / sexes
are welcome. If you would like to join them
for a couple of hours singing a variety of
songs from around the world then this could
be for you! Songs are taught by ear in a
friendly fun atmosphere. Please visit
www.hoole-singers-chester.co.uk for more
information or call
Tony 07879 611308 or Jo 07779 131475

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and follow the link from there

People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy - Anton Chekhov
 18 Tel 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.hooleroundabout.com

The Gift Shop, on Faulkner Street, was the winner of the Hoole Christmas Window
Competition. Proprietor Sophie Grant is pictured accepting the award from local
councillors and the Mayor Cllr Neil Ritchie. She said: “The shop has only been open
for a few weeks so I was very shocked & delighted to win the award. It made all my
hard work feel worth while!”

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The pine stays green in winter... wisdom in hardship - Norman Douglas

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New Years Resolution Spa Day

To simply feel pampered in 2011
You may choose one treatment out of each section below
Aromatherapy Body Scrub
Babor Khanya Body Scrub
Anti-Aging Hand Traetment
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Babor Firming Algae Wrap
Aromatherapy Cellulite Wrap
Cleopatra Milk Wrap
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Sensational Eye Treatment
Babor Introductory Facial
Aromatherapy Hydrating Facial
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Mini Head Massage
Foot Massage
Hand Massage
included in this spa day is a relaxing spa light lunch
and full use of health club facilities
Also enjoy a detoxifying tea in our relaxation area

Special New Years Price

GELeration
£75.00 mon-thurs by Jessica Nails
Long lasting Manicure
£85.00 fri-sun Discover the strength of Jessica with
the beauty of a gel polish
valid 28/02/2011

For all enquires please call 01244 335262 or email File and gel polish from £20.00
Manicure with gel polish from £35.00
thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk

Rowton Hall Country House Hotel Health Club and Spa, Whitchurch Road, Rowton, Chester CH3 6AD
t- 01244335262 f 01244335464 e- thespa@rowtonhallhotelandspa.co.uk www.rowtonhall.co.uk

The bottom line is, winter navigation on the Seaway is a bad idea - John M. McHugh
20 Tel 01244 512251 / 07801 506538 www.hooleroundabout.com

January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow - Sara Coleridge
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DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT

1/2 PRICE REALLY MEANS ANYMORE?
SOME SHOPS JUST INCREASE THEIR PRICES
BY 50% FOR A SHORT PERIOD BEFORE
A SALE TO THEN OFFER YOU 50% DISCOUNT
THIS IS NOT A GENUINE SALE
THE PRICE JUST ENDS UP AS IT WAS BEFORE!

We won’t try to fool you with this sort of thing!

We just offer GENUINE SALE BEATING PRICES
consistently throughout the year!

SOME SHOPS OFFER YOU FREE FITTING,

FREE UNDERLAY, FREE GRIPPERS ETC
We know this sort of thing not to be true; having recently
quoted on an identical job against a shop that offers
all these thing FREE. Our price was considerably less
expensive and we do not offer anything for FREE!

OUR COMITMENT TO 1ST CLASS SERVICE AND

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR MONEY ARE THE REASONS
WE CONTINUE TO BE CHESTER’S
MOST RECOMMENDED SHOP!
CALL IN AND MEET THE TEAM FOR PERSONAL
FRIENDLY HELP AND ADVICE!

161 Long Lane, Upton, Chester CH2 1JF

www.thelittlecarpetshop.co.uk

Even in winter an isolated patch of snow has a special quality - Andy Goldsworthy
 Traders rise again from the wrec
DOZENS of small firms have spent the last
month trying to piece their businesses back
together in the wake of the devastating fire
which wiped out the Chester Enterprise
Centre.
The well documented blaze destroyed
most of the building, on Hoole Bridge, which
housed over 50 small units employing over
200 people.
We at the Hoole Roundabout were among
those to suffer – our office was on the first
floor which was completely devastated. A
few units on the ground floor survived but
are so badly damaged they are not usable.
At the time of going to press, we still don’t
What’s left of the Enterprise Centre.
Pic by Nick Thompson
God is day and night, winter and summer, war and peace, surfeit and hunger - Heraclitus
know the cause of the blaze and we don’t
know what will happen to what remains of
the building – although it’s hard to see how
it could ever be saved.
As ever there is a human cost to such an
incident. Luckily nobody was injured as a
result of the fire but many of the traders
have lost everything and their businesses
are back to square one.
There has been a great spirit among the
businesses to help each other and most of
us are carrying on, albeit in new premises.
We would like to thank the University of
Chester for sorting out accommodation so
quickly and Cheshire West and Chester
Council have also been helpful – despite
numerous problems with the Royal Mail.
Here’s a few messages from some of
the businesses.
Chester Travel Connection
Karen and Gaynor would like to say a
huge thank you to all of our clients for
their continued support & best wishes.
We are delighted to still be in business
(from a temporary address whilst looking
for new premises) & are happy to offer
home appointments if clients would like
to speak with us face to face. We can be
contacted on: 01244 347 300 / 07761
15 39 15 / 07855 921 012. Email: info@
chestertravelconnection.co.uk
Bodywork-Pilates
Helen and Russ want to thank all their
friends, clients and colleagues for their
support following the fire. They want to
assure everyone that they will continue
to run classes until they are able to
secure new premises. All details can be
found at www.bodywork-pilates.co.uk
and they can be contacted on 07850
918089 or 07905 931993.
eckage of Enterprise Centre fire
Dynamics Dance and Fitness
We’ve now moved some of the classes to
The Old Chapel, Housteads Drive, (off Hoole
Lane), Chester, Ch2 3DL. The website is
www.dynamicsdanceandfitness.com and tel:
07828524752. we’ll be based here for the
forseeable future.
Mummy’s Yummys
Wewould like to thank all our customers and
friends for their continued support at this
difficult time. We have moved to temporary
premises but all usual contact information
remains the same, so you can still order our
delicious cupcakes, cookies and brownies
from our website www.mummys-yummys.
co.uk. Or calling 07813675785 Or by
dropping us a mail at order@mummys-
yummys.co.uk
thisladyloves.com
My web address is www.thisladyloves.com
24 Liverpool Rd Chester. 01244 335246
info@thisladyloves.com
I had slumps that lasted into the winter - Bob Uecker
Claire Troughton Jewellery
From January I can be found at The
Basement Studio, Riverside House, River
Lane, Saltney. Tel: 07827446975 web: www.
clairetroughton.co.uk
The Aftercare Company
We are now at Office 41 Red Hill House,
Hope Street, Saltney, Chester CH4 8BU The
Aftercare Company - Aftercare for Tattoos,
Piercings and Laser treatment. www.
theaftercarecompany.com
Ark Recruitment
We are now at office 18 Evans Business
Centre, Chester West Employment Park,
Minerva Avenue, Chester, CH1 4QL. www.
arkrecruit.co.uk
Allera Clothing Printers
Now at 24 Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1AE
Telephone: 515273 Mobile: 07540782635
Email: danallera@gmail.com
T-shirts - Workwear - Hen & Stag tops -
Leisure wear Schools - Organisations
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health & beauty with Angela Bartlett

Q. I like to have my eyebrows waxed as it takes out all the

small hairs that tweezing leaves behind, but my skin has
become very sensitive to the heat of the wax. Can you
suggest an alternative?
A. Waxing is a very effective method for shaping the
brows, however the heat of the wax and the fact that the
wax adheres to the skin as well as the hair can be too
much for some people’s skin in the sensitive eye area. A
good alternative to waxing is threading, as it thoroughly
removes all the small hairs and is gentle on the skin. It
can take slightly longer than waxing, which
is reflected in the price of the treatment, but
the results are great with excellent eyebrow
definition. Many of my clients are now coming to
us for threading!

Q. I have tiny white hard lumps under my skin on

my upper cheeks. Can you tell me what they are
and how I can get them removed?
A. These little lumps are called ‘milia’ and
contain keratin, which is the same protein
found in hair and nails. Why they occur, no one
really knows but I usually find that the clients
who come for treatment of milia often have
dry, acidic skin. The lumps are located very
superficially under the surface of the skin and
sometimes disappear of their own accord, but
if they are stubborn they can easily be removed
with short wave diathermy. The procedure is
very quick and relatively painless, and can
be carried out by therapists who have been
trained in Advanced Cosmetic or Electrolysis
Procedures. Alternatively, they can be removed
professionally with a microlance.
Angela Bartlett has over 26 years of
experience in the beauty and holistic
industries.
She is the Immediate Past Chairman
for BABTAC representing almost ten
thousand therapists in the UK. Her
expertise is called upon to examine for
an International Examination board and
judging competitions such as Young
Make-up Artist of the Year Award at
Clothes Show, London for 2010.
Angela is also a successful column
writer for trade journals Salonfocus and
Vitality. She has a beauty, holistic and
skin care clinic near Tarporley.

Thou hast no sorrow in thy song, no winter in thy year - John A. Logan
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January – the start of a new year

Gardening by Janet Heath

T
he garden in January can be
thought of as a lifeless month,
waiting for the spring bulbs to
start to bloom but there are plants
that will give some colour.
The winter flowering jasmine, Jasminum
nudiflorum will flower throughout winter when
the weather is mild with little yellow flowers on
arching stems. It is easy to propagate as stems
that touch the ground will form roots so if you
know someone with an established plant you
can beg some stems to start your own shrub.
I can be left to grow un-pruned, preferably
against a fence or kept trimmed to grow up a
wall.
Some winter flowering heathers (Ericas) will
start to flower now so look out for plants in
garden centres to add colour around the base of
your winter jasmine. Hebe red Edge
is a good winter evergreen low
shrub with the tips of the
buds turning a deep shade
of deep pink in the cold
of winter. It will grow
to a low dome shape
about 1m in diameter
and 50cm
tall.
Coloured bark on trees and shrubs is also very
attractive. If you have space for trees, the silver
birches such as Betula ermanii with creamy
ivory bark glow in the winter sun. Inter-plant
with coloured stemmed dogwoods such as
Cornus alba Elegantissima (red stems) or
Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire (orange to red
stems) and under-plant these with snowdrops
and crocuses for a stunning winter show. This
combination would look good in a wide border
lining a drive.
Buy in first early seed potatoes if you want
to grow new potatoes for early harvesting.
Set them in a cool frost free place in the light
to encourage shoots to start growing. This
is known as “chitting” your potatoes. Keep
netting over any brassicas to protect them from
pigeons. Pigeons can destroy a plant in a day!
Continue to dig over new beds or borders
leaving the soil in lumps to b e
broken down by frost into a
crumbly tilth ready for
planting in spring. Put a
layer or garden compost
or manure on the top
to help improve the
soil structure.

Janet Heath, Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 www.gardenmentor.co.uk

Winter
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NIGHT CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Learning together, growing together

Dorin Park School

Fancy having a go—not sure-come
After School Clubs
and try. £5 first lesson, if you
and Evening Classes
Phone: 01244 981199
decide to take the course this will
be deducted off the course price.
Answer Machine
Classes start 10th January.
Swimming £35 for 10 week

course Monday
Small warm hydrotherapy
pool, not deep. Yoga - 7.30-9.00 Cost £45 per course for 10 weeks
Monday
Tuesday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday Pilates - Beginners 7.00-8.00 Intermediate 8.00-9.00
There is a waiting list for children’s
classes so please ring for Cost £30 per course for 10 weeks
availability.
Adult Beginners and Aqua classes
also available. Wednesday

Dorin Park School Meditation - 7-9 for 6 weeks £5.00 per session
Wealstone Lane
Upton, Chester Legs, Bums and Tums 7.00-7.45 £18.00 for 6 weeks
Are you looking for
Swimming , Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays
somewhere to hire to
run your own course (£35 for 10 weeks—ring for availability)

E-mail Karen for availability
on:
dpnightschool@yahoo.co.uk
We run classes for children and adults. We have a warm
hydrotherapy pool, nice and warm and not too deep. Babies from 12 weeks to
any age!!! We also do Aquafit classes.

Winter lingered so long in the lap of Spring that it occasioned a great deal of talk - Bill Nye
 Resolutions
BY THE REV ANDY GLOVER

Here we are in the first month of a brand New Year – 2011! The
start of a New Year can only mean one thing, New Year resolutions!
People will be vowing to lose weight, stop smoking, stick to a
budget, save money, find a better job, become more organized,
exercise more, be more patient, eat better, and ________ (fill in
your own resolution). New Year’s resolutions have been with us
for 4,000 years, ever since the Babylonians began celebrating
the start of each new planting cycle. The Babylonians were
the first to have New Year’s resolutions. The most common
promises were to return borrowed farm equipment and Andy Glover has lived in
pay off old debts. I’m all for New Year’s resolutions. But do I Hoole with his wife Sue
keep these resolutions? And what about you? Do you keep your for 20 years. Andy began
resolutions? at Hoole Baptist Church,
on Westminster Road,
Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer who led an expedition to the as Youth Pastor, before
Arctic Ocean in a search for the North Pole. He took his ship in very deep becoming the Pastor and
water and, as part of his studies, he would drop a sounding line to check now Team Leader.
the ocean’s depth. Since the line was too short to reach the bottom of the
ocean, he would record the date, time, location, length of line, and a final
note of “deeper than that”. He then lowered a longer line with the same result and notation, “deeper
than that”. Another attempt, still “deeper than that”. Finally, after lowering his longest line, the logbook
received the final notation of so and so length of line and “deeper than that”.

I’d like to suggest to you that that’s the way God’s love is. No matter how we may try to measure it, his
love is deeper than that. John tells us in I John 4:8 that “God is love”, but I feel rather overwhelmed and
challenged by the task of trying to explain this incredible truth.
The Christian writer, A.W. Tozer also struggled to explain God’s love as well. He once said, “I can no
more do justice to this awesome and wonder-filled topic than a child can grasp a star. Still, by reaching
toward the star the child may call attention to it and even indicate the direction one must look to see it.
And so, I stretch my heart toward the high, shining love of God so that we may be encouraged to look up
and have hope.”

As difficult as it may be, may I encourage you in this coming year to seek to grasp a better understanding
of the love of God. At its heart Christianity is about the opportunity to receive God’s love and to know this
love personally. As we start 2011 may this be the time for you to experience this love, a new beginning, to
experience the change you desire to see in your life. Christianity teaches that things can change; it can be
different because we can bring about change through the power of God’s love.

Finally, may I take this opportunity to wish you a very happy, healthy and hopeful New Year. A year
where you may give and receive love within your family, friends and your community and in the midst of
this discover for yourself that amazing love that God has for you!

You can’t get too much winter in the winter - Robert Frost
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Cheshire West & Chester councillors for Hoole & Newton

Cllr John Ebo
15 Long Lane, Newton
Tel 402219
E john.ebo@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Cllr Bob Thompson

Deputy Liberal Democrat Group Leader
Surgery details: Every Saturday morning from 11.00 - 12.00
outside the Bromfield Arms in Faulkner Street, Hoole
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10.30 - 11.00 at
the Kingsway Shops, Newton. No appointment necessary
5 Ashwood Court, Hoole
Tel 342920
E robert.thompson@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Cllr Adrian Walmsley

Surgeries: First Saturday of every month -
Hoole Library (10.30 am to 11.30 am)
Third Saturday of every month - Kingsway
Community Cafe (10.30 am to 11.30 am)
4 Ambleside, Plas Newton
Tel 340949 / 07710 583513
E adrian.walmsley@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

USEFUL NUMBERS
Age Concern (Cheshire). . . . . . . . 01606 881 668 Schools
Bus & Coach (Cheshire Bus Info). 01244 602 666 St Werburgh’s and St Columba’s RC Primary
Chester Fire Station. . . . . . . . . . . 01244 342 145 School, Lightfoot Street, Hoole
Chester Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 380 280 Tel:325528.
Cheshire West and Chester Council 0300 123 8 123 www.stwerburghandcolumbas.school.cheshire.org.uk
Cheshire Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 350 000
Countess of Chester Hospital . . 01244 365 000 Hoole Church of England Primary and
John Lennon Airport (Liverpool). 0870 129 8484 Nursery School, Hoole Lane, Hoole.
Manchester Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . 0871 2710711 Tel 323890
National Rail Enquiries (Info only).0845 748 4950
NHS Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 46 47
Website
NHS Stop Smoking Service. . . . 0800 169 0 169
Steve Howe’s website which includes award
Northgate Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 380 444
winning site “A Virtual Stroll”
Samaritans (Chester). . . . . . . . . . 01244 377 999
www.bwpics.co.uk/chester

While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best - Tom Allen
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New Scene Live Youth Centre

REGULAR events at the New Scene Live Youth New Scene building,Newton Lane, Chester
Live! (a small charity) established in 1993, enables children, young people and young adults of all
abilities to become active and valued citizens. The Live! organisation offers opportunities for these
children and young people to interact with their peers, have fun and feel valued. Activities seek to
address individual specific needs and provide opportunities for personal development in positive
life and social skills.
Rooms can be hired during the daytime email : Karen@livecheshire.org.uk
Stop for a refreshing drink during you walk or cycle ride - At the moment the café is open on
Mondays from 11 till 2 (ish) and then again on Thursday mornings from 10.30 till about 12.30. If
there was a call for it though, it could open at other times Monday to Friday.
The evenings are busy with the following activities -
Monday and Tuesday – Dance Intension, 5 till 9 on Monday and 4 till 6.30 on Tuesday. Dance
includes Ballet, Tap and Streetdance. Age varies (approx 7 to 18 years) For further info please ring
Rachel on 07969835011 or email info@dancein-tension.co.uk
Tuesday, 7 till 9.30pm – Deva Flamenco. Flamenco dance group. For further info please contact
Christine Stockton on 01244 383293 or email: stockton.christine@googlemail.com
Wednesdays, 4 till 7.30 – Dramania. Drama, dance and music group for children and young
people aged 7 to 18 years. Further info is available from Bryan Povey on 0151 3568655 or email:
admin@dramaniaperformingarts.co.uk
Thursday, 3.30 till 5.30pm – MIMO(Miss it Miss Out) Youth/after school club for children and
young people aged 10 to 15 years, with and without disabilities. For further info please contact
Karen on 01244 320479 or email: Karen@livecheshire.org.uk
Thursday, 7 till 9pm – The Next Event. Social skills group for young adults with learning
difficulties aged 18 to 25 years. For further info please contact Kathy on 01244 320479 or email:
Kathy@livecheshire.org.uk
Friday, 7 till pm – Friday Night Live! Youth club for young people with and without disabilities aged
13 – 19 years. For further info please contact Karen on 01244 320479 or email:
Karen@livecheshire.org.uk
Saturday, 11 till 1.30pm – GCSE Dance. Please contact New Scene Youth Centre (01244
320479) for further information.
Saturday, 2 till 5pm - Dramania admin@dramaniaperformingarts.co.uk

What kind of bee makes milk? A boo-bee

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HOOLE

Hoole Lawn Tennis Club Hoole Library

Fairfield Road, Hoole
Senior Club Nights:
Monday and Thursday evenings
starting at 6pm (Only invited Juniors are
permitted to play at these times.)
Ladies Mornings:
Wednesday Mornings
(10am - 12pm)
American Tournaments:
2nd Sunday of the month May to
September (2pm)
Junior Club Nights
(All sessions FREE for members)
Friday evenings April to September
inclusive
School years 3-6: 4.30pm-5.30pm
School Years 7-11: 5.30pm-7.30pm
www.hooleltc.hitssports.com
Art Society
H.A.R.A Centre
Westminster Road, Hoole
Meets each Thursday from 10am to 2pm
at the old girls school
91 Hoole Road, Chester
Tel: 347401
Opening hours:
Monday : 2-7pm; Tuesday : 2-5pm
Thursday : 9.30am-1pm & 2-7pm
Saturday : 9.30am - 1pm
Hoole Community Centre
Westminster Road
Tel 01244 342741
Yoga
Dru Yoga Class: Wednesdays 1.30-
2.30pm. Ideal for all ages, shapes and
sizes. £5 a session. For information
contact Mary on 319509 or
mary.clinging@virgin.net
Hoole Allotments
Prices: £36 (full plot) £18 (half)
Concessions: £18 (full plot) £9 (half)
For vacancies contact:
allotments@chester.gov.uk
Tel: 402223

NEWTON

Slimming World Newton Pre-school Plas Newton WI

At County Officers, (During Term Time) The Women’s Institute
Plas Newton Lane, Mon-Thur 9am-3pm meeting is held 3rd
Tel. 01244 536 754 Fri 9am-12noon at Newton Wednesday of each month
On Wednesdays at School, Kingsway West at 7.30pm in St Michael’s
9.30am, 5.30pm and Tel. 01244 314271 Church Hall, visitors
7.00pm. welcomed.

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Churches are not just used on a Sunday, they

are a focal point for community life, with Hoole United Reformed Church
youth clubs, Scouts, keep fit, slimming clubs Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3NT
and toddlers groups meeting there Sunday
10.30am Morning Worship (3rd Sunday
All Saints Church and Centre Holy Communion)
Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester. CH2 3HZ Monday
Sunday 12.15pm: Luncheon Club
9am: Holy Communion 5pm: Rainbows
10.45am Morning Praise (inc 1st All Age 6.15-7.15pm: Cubs
Worship; 2nd & 5th Holy Communion) 8pm: Keep Fit
1pm: AA Tuesday
6.30pm Evening Praise ( 1st & 3rd Holy 8pm: Women’s Friendship Group
Communion) (Fortnightly)
6pm: Franks (14-18 yr olds) Wednesday
Monday 5.15-6.15pm & 6.30-7.30pm: Beavers
10am: Minis Toddler Group 6.15-7.45: Cubs
1pm: Dinkies (for parents & babies under 1) 7.30-9pm: Scouts (every other week)
7pm: Chester Philharmonic Orchestra Thursday
Tuesday 10am: Men’s Fellowship
9.30am: Slimming World 2.30pm: Ladies Fellowship
5.15pm: Slimming World Friday
10am: Café @ All Saints 7.30pm: Play Reading (as arranged)
5pm: Rainbows
Saturday
Wednesday Ramblers Trip (1st Saturday of the month)
9.45am: Bible Study Fellowship for the
benefit of people in the community. Social Trips (as arranged)
5pm: Pathfinders Club Night
6.30pm: Arabic Dance For further details contact the Church
Thursday Secretary: 01244 349130
2.30pm: Senior Residents
4.30pm: B-It Theatre Company
7.15pm: Alpha Course
Friday
10am: Minis Toddler Group
Saturday
9.30am: B-It Theatre Company

For further details contact the church

minister: Rev John Kirkland
Office: Tel: 01244 322056
Email: office@allsaintshoole.org
Website: www.allsaintshoole.org

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Hoole Baptist Church
Hoole Lighthouse Centre, Westminster
Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3AU
Sunday
10.30am: Morning Celebration in Hoole
Community Centre
10.30am: Pulse - Church with a heart for the
family (1st Sunday each month)
Monday
5.30pm: SODA Club - Dads & children
(school years 1&2) (1st Monday each month)
8pm: CAP Money Management Course –
please contact us for exact details of this 3
week course
Wednesday
9.30am & 1.30pm: Hoolitots Toddler Group
Thursday
5.30pm: Trackers Youth Club (school yrs 3-6)
7.15pm: Alpha Course
Hamilton Street
Methodist Church
Hamilton Street, Hoole, CH2 3JG
www.hoolemethodistchurch.org.uk
Sunday Chester Toy Library, 10am til 11.30am,
10.30am: Morning Worship
4.00pm: Afternoon Fellowship
7.45pm: Chester Male Voice Choir
Monday Evening
Craft Club, contact Alison Nolan on
Chester 347305 for details
Tuesday Evening
Ladies Circle, 7.45-9pm, every 2nd and
4th Tuesdays of the month. Contact Jill
Armitage on 300258 for details
Thursday Morning
Stay’n’Play, 10,00am til 11.30am, turn up
and enjoy
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7.30pm: D’Biz Youth Club (School years 7-9)
7.30pm: Base Camp Youth Group (School
years 10-13)
Friday
4pm: D’Biz Coffee Bar
8pm: D’Biz Youth Club (School years 9 &
above)
Saturday
10am: Who Let the Dads Out - Toddler Group
(1st Saturday each month)
10am: Crossway Colts Football Coaching
(school years 3-6)
11.10am: Crossway Colts Football Coaching
(school years 7-11)
For further details contact the church
minister: Rev Andy Glover
Office:Tel: 01244 312037
Email:office@hbc.org.uk
Website www.hbc.org.uk
Friday Evening
Choir Fellowship, 7.30pm til 9pm, all
welcome, turn up to sing, contact John
Evans on Chester 674878
Saturday Morning
come to borrow toys and have a cup of
tea/coffee with teacakes or toast, contact
Sally Banks on Chester 311019
Plus Monthly Concerts. Contact John
Evans on Chester 674878
For further details contact the church
minister: Rev Paul Taylor
Office:Tel: 01244 321950
Email: R-TAYLOR2@sky.com
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