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16 The Wirral News ● Wednesday, March 23, 2011HES ● WIRRAL NEWSline: 0151 239 5907

Great cardsand gifts foryour mumM OTHER’S Day is fast ap-

proaching – April 3 to beexact – so why not pop

into Hallmark Cards in Heswall,where you’ll be spoilt for choice,not only for cards but gifts, too.

Hallmark Cards is an award-win-ning, independently-owned cardand gift shop located in the centre ofHeswall, where the team pridethemselves on a friendly customerservice and excellent productknowledge.

For added customer satisfaction,Hallmark has a thriving loyaltycard scheme, where, every time youspend £10 in store, you are given aloyalty stamp. If you gain 10 stampsyou get £10 free to spend in store.

With a huge range of cards andgifts for Mother’s Day, includingjewellery, handbags and scarves,photo frames, Willow Tree orna-ments and the best- selling YankeeCandles, there’s no better place to

find a special treat for your mum.For an added bonus, Hallmark are

currently holding a Yankee event,with 20% off and a free goody bagwhen you spend £20.

Together with cards for every oc-casion, Hallmark has a vast rangeof Mother’s Day cards and wrap-ping paper with a fantastic offeravailable – buy one Mother’s Daycard and receive a free ForeverFriends bear worth £10.

You will also be supporting BreastCancer Care with every Hallmarkcard sold. So far you’ve helped toraise £225,000 for Breast CancerCare.

So, it you’re at a loss as to what tobuy your mum this Mother’s Day,pop into Hallmark in Heswall,where you’re sure to find the per-fect gift and card to make mum feelspecial.

You can also find the same level ofservice at Hallmark’s West Kirbybranch. ● Plenty of cards and gifts are on offer at Hallmark in Heswall, including bags, inset Code: NA

22 The Wirral News ● Wednesday, March 23, 2011BIR ● WIRRAL NEWSline: 0151 239 5907

Enjoy renaissance at new developmentR ENAISSANCE is a

luxurious architect-designed develop-

ment of one and two bed-room apartments for theover-55s constructed bythe family-owned LadsonGroup.

Ladson has lovingly re-stored this 1930s locally lis-ted police station, which isideally located on leafyHinderton Road in Neston.

Through the restorationLadson retained much of theoriginal charm and featuresof the building, including themain two-storey centralbuilding with its seven bays,central parapet and sashwindows, a grand centralstaircase with deco balus-trade, and an attention to de-tail that has carefully pre-served the neo-Georgianfrontage.

The result is Renaissance,which has a wide choice ofapartments perfect for thoselooking to downsize or per-haps just simplify their life.

Each apartment has spa-cious, airy interiors and highquality fixtures and fittingsincluding designer kitchenswith Neff appliances and

bathrooms by Villeroy &Boch.

Excellent security featureshave been integrated, such asa video door entry systemand security alarm to eachapartment – a perfect lock-upand leave if you want totravel.

Contemporary living is notthe only feature at Renais-sance. The team at Ladsonhas given careful thought tomaking life fulfilling andfun, with beautifully land-scaped gardens to enjoy, anopen courtyard, well-equipped gymnasium, styl-

ish residents’ lounge whichis perfect for meetingfriends, a superb guest suiteif you have visitors and auseful daytime concierge ser-vice.

Renaissance has ample carparking and bicycle storageareas, alongside recycling fa-cilities, eco gardens and en-ergy-efficient fittings whichminimise impact on the en-vironment.

Choosing to live at Renais-sance is easy, with a widechoice of moving options in-cluding free carpets and cur-tains and an exceptionalpart- exchange schemewhich will help you makeyour move.

Get in touch with Amandaor Karen at the development,who will be happy to helpwhatever your situation,whether you have a propertyto sell or simply want to findout more.

Or go along to the newphase launch on Saturday,March 26 or Sunday, March27 from 10am to 5pm.● For more details call0151 336 4836 or visitwww.renaissance-neston.co.uk.

● Renaissance, in Hinderton Road, Neston, is a former police stationwhich has been converted into flats for the over-55s Code: NA

● Renaissance has a wide choice of apartments

Join us for an exclusive preview of the new phase launch at Renaissanceon Hinderton Road, Neston and you could win a two night stay in ourTry BeforeYou Buy apartment complete with a luxurious hamper full ofsumptuous goodies.*

Only a few one and two bedroom apartments are being released withprices starting from just £139,950 along with a wide range of exciting offersto help you move even if you have a property to sell.

Enjoy a glass of chilled wine and delicious nibbles as you view thesestunningly spacious designer apartments for the over 55’s which havebeen carefully crafted by family owned Ladson Group.

Visit us nowFeel free to register your interest now by calling Amanda or Karen orsimply drop in during our promotional weekend, we’d be happy to see you!

Tel: 0151-336-4836www.renaissance-neston.co.uk

NEW PHASE LAUNCHSaturday 26th and Sunday 27th March 2011, 10.00am to 5.00pm

*Terms and conditions apply, please ask Sales Consultant for details

WIN A LUXURY STAY AND HAMPER OF GOODIES

Renaissance, Hinderton Road, Neston, CH64 9PE

32 The Wirral News ● Wednesday, March 23, 2011HES ● WIRRAL NEWSline: 0151 239 5907

Family-friendly fun at Spotty Blue TeapotA NEW concept in chil-

dren’s dining is comingto Hoylake, with the

launch of Wirral’s first chil-dren’s tea room, The SpottyBlue Teapot on April 1.

Located on Market Street,The Spotty Blue Teapot is thebrainchild of local businesswoman, Liz Whaling.

The business will officiallyopen on April 1, when MayorCllr Alan Jennings and EstherMcVey MP will attend a launchevent at 11.30am.

Owner Liz said: “I’ve alwaysbeen passionate about childrenand food and believe that chil-dren should be treated withrespect when they eat out.

“All too often children’smenus are full of junk food andchildren aren’t properlycatered for, with tables, por-tions and cutlery all too big forthem. I wanted to create anenvironment where childrencome first, so at The SpottyBlue Teapot we serve home-made food, use only locallysourced ingredients and havechild-size tables, chairs, crock-ery and toilets.”

With an emphasis on crafts,baking, learning and reading,The Spotty Blue Teapot aims toencourage traditional fun in aquirky, relaxed environment.

Children can enjoy a range ofcrafts, activities and competi-tions, plus at Spotty Blue’s chil-dren’s tea parties youngsterscan get creative and try aprondecorating or learn about foodwhilst making cookies.

As well as child-sized diningfacilities, there is a mini lib-rary where storytelling takesplace twice a day, a ‘scribbler’scorner’ area for toddlers and afully equipped nursing moth-er’s room.

However, The Spotty BlueTeapot isn’t just for children asthere’s an adults’ bistro whereparents, grandparents or any-one over 5ft, can enjoy home-made meals and speciality teas;relax with a newspaper or trye-learning in the internet cafe.

Spotty Blue even has its ownrange of aprons, cotton shop-pers, children’s t-shirts andseasonal products available tobuy.

The company is also believedto be the only local stockist ofgorgeous Charlie Bears.

Of course, none of this wouldbe possible without the supportof local businesses like Dark-house Design and Mere BrookHouse who provided vital helpand assistance.

As well as the Mersey RuralLeader Programme, as thebusiness has benefited from

the Merseyside rural develop-ment grant.

The Spotty Blue Teapot isopen 9am-5.30pm Monday toFriday and 10am-4pm onSundays. Hot food is served un-til 4pm, with cakes and drinksserved all day.

● To find out more, visit TheSpotty Blue Teapot, 12-14Market Street, Hoylake orvisit the website www.thes-pottyblueteapot.co.uk ● The Spotty Blue Teapot, a dedicated children's tea room, officially opens on April 1

● Enjoy a children’s tea partyat The Spotty Blue Teapot

Welcome to the wonderfulWelcome to the wonderfulworld of the Spotty Blue Teapot !world of the Spotty Blue Teapot !Welcome to the wonderfulworld of the Spotty Blue Teapot !

We are a children’s tea-rooms and internetcafé. We will be open all day, every day, & offer:

• Delicious, home-cooked food, plus quality teas & coffees• A dedicated, healthy-living, children’s tea room• Story-telling, competitions and “spotty blue” parties• Computer courses & free wi-fi available• Hand-made Charlie Bears & other speciality gifts• Nursing mother’s room & pram storage• Full disabled access

Please visit www.thespottyblueteapot.co.uk forupdates, offers & further information or contact me direct.We can’t wait to meet you!

Liz [email protected]. 07974 100 369

The Spotty Blue Teapot Ltd. 12-14 Market Street,Hoylake, Wirral. CH47 2AE

t.0151 633 2330

OPENING1st APRIL2011