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July 2009 Issue 10
Lollipop lady Janet Dean,
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Jeff ClarkeGiving Wirral South people the voice they deserve
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It`s a no asset transfer - transfer Jeff Clarke, Conservative Parliamentary Spokesman is concerned at the way the Wirral council is pursuing their policy of pushing important community facilities into community stewardship.
“I have now been to the public meetings in Heswall Hall and Victoria Hall in Higher Bebington. It is clear that whilst a long lease may be contemplated by Wirral Council, they are not intending to transfer the legal ownership to any community body. The only things that will be transferred will be all the risk and all the liabilities”.
The administration at the Town Hall is seeking to avoid as much expenditure as possible. The result is that they are denying the opportunity for any interested party to reach informed decisions by failing to provide full disclosure of important financial information up front. This approach could jeopardise the future of these facilities and ultimately lead to the permanent closure and disposal of these valuable community assets”
Jeff Clarke’s view is supported by Heswall Councillor Les Rowlands who is calling for full disclosure of all relevant financial and structural information as soon as possible. “In order that community groups can assess the viability of their local facility and draw up a business plan they need information now. If the Lib – Lab administration are serious about making this process a success, they would commission up to date structural surveys to be provided together with all relevant financial information to all community groups who express an interest in taking on the running of these facilities. It is still however our preference that this flawed project should be scrapped and we will continue to fight for this outcome”
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WELL done to tireless lollipop lady Janet Dean who has been rewarded for turnimg out in all weathers for 33 years with an MBE. You can read more about janet’s joy in this month’s edition.We’ve also got pictures from a couple of summer fairs at Heswall URC and St Peter’s CE School and news of a familiar name taking over the old Woolworths store.There’s also weddings, news, features as well as a what’s on guide and business directory. We’ve also got book reviews from Lingham’s of Heswall.Most of the advertisers in this magazine come from the local area so please remember to support your local businesses.
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It’s a fact: The average adult falls asleep 7 minutes after turning the light off.
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It is a fact: Vanilla is the world’s most popular fl avour.
l A FORMER Heswall clergywoman has been appointed to one of the most senior positions within the Church of England.The Rev Canon Dr Judy Hunt is to become an Archdeacon in Suffolk and will take up
her new appointment in the autumn.Canon Hunt began as a deacon in Heswall back in 1991 before moving on to rural
parts of Cheshire and later taking up more senior roles within the Diocese of Chester.She said: “I leave the Diocese of Chester with many happy memories of fellowship
and hard work, as well as fun. The area and its Christian communities have given me great strength and support over the past 24 years as both a lay and ordained person.”The Bishop of Chester, the Rt Revd Dr Peter Forster, said: “Judy has been an
outstanding minister in our diocese in a variety of roles.”
l PAUL Hanks, from Heswall, went on a 900 mile bike ride to support an armed forces charity. Paul and his future brother in law David Pye cycled around the perimeter of Wales for the Help for Heroes charity, which supports the troops who have been injured in battle.Visit www.justgiving.com/paulhankswelshperimeterride2009 for more info
l A LIFEBOAT was scrambled after a yacht was seen drifting on the Dee estuary near Heswall. Lifeboatmen confi rmed that the vessel was empty and had broken its moorings at West Kirby.
l LOCAL author Hilary Green launched her new book ‘The Final Act’ at Lingham’s in Heswall last month.Hilary, who hails from Barnston, has set her
novel against the background of the latter days of World War Two Published by Hodder and Stoughton, it is
available from most good bookshopsFor details log onto: www.hilarygreen.
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A LIFEBOAT was scrambled after a yacht was seen drifting on the Dee estuary near Heswall. Lifeboatmen confi rmed that the vessel was empty and had broken its moorings at
LOCAL author Hilary Green launched her new book ‘The Final Act’ at Lingham’s in Heswall last
Hilary, who hails from Barnston, has set her novel against the background of the latter
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It’s a fact: Hens lay an average of 280 eggs a year
LOLLIPOP lady Janet Dean is set to meet the Queen after being awarded an MBE.But the 70-year-old
reckons she also deserves some recognition from the sweet manufacturers.Because every child
who she safely escorts over Pensby Road gets a Chewitt sweet to send them on their way home.Said Janet: “I think I’ve
made a fortune for them over the years. I get through four packets of sweets every day!”Janet has been the
lollipop lady in the same spot at the junction with Whitfield Lane for the last 33 years.She began when her
children attended Heswall
Primary School when it opened in 1976. She has done the job for so long that she is now crossing her grandchildren at the same place.Despite reaching 70
Janet has no plans to stop, saying that she loves the job, meeting the children and parents and getting to know many of the motorists on the busy road.“I just hope to carry on for
as long as I can,” she said.“It’s a lovely school and
it’s a nice job to have, particularly when the weather is nice.”Janet says she can’t wait
to see the Queen to pick up her award and even joked that she might wear her luminous crossing
outfit at Buckingham Palace.Janet, who lives on Poll
Hill, has noticed a big increase in the volume of traffic over the years but proudly boasts that there have been no accidents on her ‘watch’.“It’s a lot busier than it
used to be and because it’s a busy junction they can’t put a pelican crossing in,” she added.“Most of the drivers are
really good and I’ve got to know many of them over the years.”Controversially, she
added: “But there are a few, usually women drivers and people using their mobile phones, who you have to be wary of.”
Sweet reward for lollipop lady Janet
l Hilary Gibson, from Heswall, has also been awarded an MBE for her work with the Child Support Agency, Department for Work and Pensions and voluntary service
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It’s a fact: The average lifespan of taste buds is about 10 days.
Oldest business breathesnew life into the high streetFRESH life has been injected into the high street with a familiar name taking over the old Woolworths store.Heswall’s longest established
business, Gould’s the Stationers, had been based at the Castle Buildings since 1937 but last month they took the plunge and moved out.Owner Anne Gould, who started
work at the shop as a Saturday girl at the age of 14, said they had outgrown their former premises.She explained that they had been looking to move since January but it had taken
nearly fi ve months to secure the lease.The new premises are twice as big, which means that they have been able to expand
their range to fi ll the void left by Woolies with sweets, toys and musical instruments - as well as stationery!The business was started by her great-grandparents in 1904, initially as a printers in
West Kirby, before moving to Heswall, and has passed through the generations.Anne said: ““If we hadn’t moved into this store it could have been a competitor.“When I heard it was becoming vacant, I really took to the idea, mainly because of the
level of goodwill left by the previous business. It was too good an opportunity to miss.”l Meanwhile, Corks Out opened a new store at 53 Telegraph Road.
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Police keep tabs on troublemakersPOLICE have put on extra patrols around the bus station, Puddydale and Tesco to keep an eye on anti-social behaviour.People had reported trouble in the area and asked for action from the police who
have since identifi ed 10 young people who gather at the weekends. A spokesman said that at this time of year there is an infl ux of young people from out of the area coming into Heswall.The Merseyside force have also promised to support the new community centre on
Fishers Lane with a drop-in night for young people once a week.
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ST Peter’s CE Primary School had no luck with the weather on the day of their summer fair last month.It bucketed down for most of the day which meant that most of the activities took
place indoors or under the cover of a marquee.Nevertheless, there were no shortage of visitors to the event.
Left: Serving the curry was Spider-man (Alan Hudson), helped by Mark Hudson
Born on 12th July: English comedienne and actress Jennifer Saunders.
Doing a good trade on the cake stall were Cathy Hassen, Michael Clayton, Debbie Breeze and Tereza Barnes
Wintry weather at summer fair
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Born on 13th July 1942: American actor Harrison Ford.
Above: Heswall Round Table members manned the beer tentBelow: Peter Hinitt, Dave Cutts and Michael Minter, from West Wirral Rotary Club, ran the balloon race raffle with funds going towards a ‘life education caravan’ on the Wirral.Below, right: A young victim in the stocks
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True story: A seagull had its wounded leg amputated and replaced with parts from a toy doll.
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BICYCLE HELMETS: TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR:THAT IS THE QUESTION!A RECENTLY decided case in the High Court made important observations upon the merits or otherwise of the wearing of a cycle helmet.In that case, the bicycle rider sued (via his wife
since he sustained serious head injuries) the rider of a motorbike who he alleged drove at speed into collision with him whilst he was waiting to turn right off a major road, causing him very serious injuries, not least to his head. He suffered brain injuries. He had not been wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.There was an issue about who caused the
accident and confl icting accounts in this regard but the important issue was that, despite fi nding the motorcyclist 100% responsible for the accident, the Judge went on to say that, even though there is no legal requirement for the wearing of a cycle helmet nevertheless, if the guilty driver (or rider in this case) could prove that the cyclist’s injuries would have been less severe than they turned out to be had the he been wearing a helmet, then there may be a decision that he was partly responsible for his own accident. In other words, the cyclists’s compensation may be radically reduced by virtue of not having worn a helmet at the time of the accident.The principle is already applied in road traffi c accidents where the injured party had
not been wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident. Normally the deduction from compensation will be 25% although the percentage will vary dependant upon the circumstances. However, the difference here is that the wearing of seat belts is a legal requirement for the driver and, since September 2006, all passengers. The wearing of cycle helmets is entirely voluntary.As it happened, in the case mentioned above, the Judge decided that, as the impact
for the cyclist had been at greater than 12 miles per hour, in fact, whether or not the he had worn a helmet, it would have made no difference whatsoever to the injuries sustained. In other cases, on different facts, the position may be different.It must still be a matter for individuals as to whether or not they should wear a
helmet but the safe approach, one would have thought, is to do so since in anything other than a major crash the helmet will afford some, albeit limited, protection.
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It’s a fact: The human heart creates enough pressure to squid blood 30 feet.
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It’s a fact: In Miami it’s forbidden to imitate an animal.
There was glorious weather for the Heswall United Reformed Church Family Day last month.Attractions included loads of stalls, a teddy bears picnic, climbing wall and bouncy castle.
Minister, the Rev Gwynfor Evans must be a secret adrenaline junkie. He showed no fear when scaling the 20ft climbing wall, although he did suffer with cramp on the way up!
Fearless Minister headsstraight to the top!
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Born on 21st July 1951: American actor Robin Williams.
The ladies of the cake stall get ready for the rush
David Gwynne, with children Louisa and Ross - and their giant teddy bear
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Born on 22nd July 1964: Actress and singer Bonnie Langford.
The stewards at the Heswall URC family day: Dave Parry, Hannah Pendleton, Gary Leighton, Matthews Fowler and Jonathan Cummins
Gary also had a go at the climbing wall
Enjoying a picnic at the Heswall URC family day
THE family of a seriously ill man want to fi nd a good home for their Beatles lambanana.The sculpture has been in Maria and Paul Challis’s Wirral garden for quite some
time but the couple are anxious to fi nd it a permanent home.Paul is gravely ill and Maria is keen to carry out his last request.She said: “We are looking for a more
permanent home for our John Lennon lambanana.We did have a lot of requests a while
ago for him but when Paul got ill it went on the back burner. “It was never meant for our back
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Maria, her family and friends are taking part in the Race for Life at Birkenhead this month to raise money for Cancer Research UK. They are pictured with the sculpture, getting ready for the run.
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It’s a fact: More phone calls are made on Mothers day than any other day in the year.
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Paperback Fiction: The Northern Clemency by Philip Hensher
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize last year, this is the story of two families living opposite one another in Sheffi eld during the 1970s. The day the Sellers family arrive in the North there is a crisis in the Glover family across the road: Malcolm Glover has left home after becoming convinced that his wife is having an affair. The aftermath of this revelation has a profound effect on both couples and the repercussions for their children only come to a full climax twenty years later. There are also many other smaller interlinking plots, some sad, some funny. Don’t be put off by the size of the novel, it is extremely readable and
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Travel Biography: The Last Supper (A Summer in Italy) by Rachel Cusk
If you’re spending your summer holiday in Italy here is a book you might like to tuck in your luggage. Rachel Cusk is a stunning writer both of fi ction and non-fi ction, and her books about child rearing have been completely transformed by her unusual and imaginative writing style. In this book she describes her deep disillusionment with her home city of Bristol and her spontaneous decision to remove the children from school to spend three months wandering round Italy in search of art and its meanings, freedom from routine and a different path into the future. Her descriptions of art , beauty, and the desire to travel are balanced with a down-to-earth attitude to domestic life when away from home. Although only in hardback at the moment it is a delightfully neat little book with a lovely cover- worth every penny.
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For those feeling the effects of the credit crunch and holidaying at home, here is a super book to inspire the whole family to discover new areas of the United Kingdom. Beautifully illustrated and clearly laid out with highly detailed maps, the book covers the whole of Great Britain with walks of differing lengths, diffi culty and landscapes. There is also information about parking facilities and where to get a meal and a well-earned pint after your exertions. The sort of book you will come back to time and time again, the lovely photography would also make it a great present for all kinds of walkers.
Born on 24th July 1969: Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez.
Cricket commentator Peter Baxter will be in Heswall on the evening of 15th July talking about his new book at Linghams Booksellers. Contact us for more details at 342 7290.
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Saturday 11th JulyAttic Sale by Windmill Sales, at Heswall Hall, 2-4pm. Call Gary Banks on 342 4959.Wednesday 15th JulyCricket commentator Peter Baxter will be in Heswall talking about his new book at Linghams Booksellers. Call342 7290.Saturday 18th JulyWirral Multiple Sclerosis Society presents “It’s Abba Nite” , includng Carol’s Fish and Chip Supper, with bar on 18th July 2009 at 7.30pm at Heatherlands Court, 100 Thurstaston Road, Irby. It includes Karaoke, dancing and 70’s fashion optional. Tickets £8 available from Karen 342 8829 or Ali 334 8436.Sunday 26th JulyPort Sunlight Village Festival. Featuring stalls, fairground, live entertainment inPort Sunlight Vlllage. Details 0151 644 6466 www.portsunlightvillage.comAugustHeswall Artist Association & Wirral Potters are holding another Joint Exhibition at the Heswall Parish Hall on Wednesday 5th August - 15th August open daily except Sunday 10am-6pm. Last day 15th August close at 4pmSunday 30th AugustJoin members of Wirral Wildlife for a Heathland Walk from 10am. Call 342 4249
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ClubsDee Sailing ClubStation Road, Thurstaston. Tel 648 2300Concert BandRehearsals on Sundays 9:45am-12noon in the Scout Hall, Sandy Lane. Tel 342 1944Film SocietyFilms shown on nine Wednesdays each year at 7.45pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 2379 or visit www.heswallfi lmsoc.org.ukFlower ClubMeet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Alexander Hall, Rocky Lane. Tel 342 2060 Heswall SocietyEstablished for the public benefi t to conserve the heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on 342 5066Horticultural SocietyMeetings on the fi rst Monday of the month at 7.30pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204Lawn Tennis ClubQuarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775Model Aircraft ClubMeets each Friday evening at the clubhouse at Gayton. Web www.deesidemac.fsnet.co.ukNational Trust AssociationFor local members of The National Trust - organises social events, speakers and outings to places of interest. Tel 342 2847 Operatic Societywww.heswalloperatic.co.ukPhotographic SocietyMeetings held at St.Peters Centre, Village Road, Lower Heswall. Tel 648 5787Riverside PlayersAmateur dramatics company, based in Heswall, with rehearsals at Richmond Hall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Visit www.riverside-players.org.ukRotary Club Heswall group meets every Thursday at The Grange, Thornton Hough at 12.45pm. Secretary 342 2370 Round TableSocial club with a conscience open to men between 18 and 45, meeting at The Black
Horse, Lower Heswall & other venues. Tel 342 9159 Senior SwimmersOpen to anyone over 50, for “serious “ or light exercise, at Caldy Grange Swimming Pool every Friday morning Tel. 342 3703Squash ClubBrimstage Road, Heswall. Tel 348 4732 SoroptimistsThe group meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Grange, Liverpool Road, Neston. Tel 342 3446Wirral WIldlifeThe local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. www.wirralwildlife.co.uk Tel 342 1395.WoolgatherersHeswall-based drama group. New members welcome. Call 648 2717
Useful NumbersMPBen Chapman, Wirral South. Tel 643 8797Stephen Hesford, Wirral West. Tel 522 0531CouncillorsPeter Johnson, 342 1399Leslie Rowlands 342 2454Andrew Hodson 342 6253Surgeries held on the fi rst Saturday in the month at Heswall Library, 10.30am-12noonPoliceHeswall Police Station. Non-emergencies call: 709 6010. Monday - Friday 10am-5pmRichmond HallCommunity based Hall in School Hill Heswall available for hire to local community groups . Contact 342 5742 SchoolsBarnston Primary. Tel 342 5229Gayton Primary. Tel 342 3772Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491St Peter’s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556TravelCo-op Travel, 206 Telegraph Road, Heswall. tel 342 6103Wirral CouncilGeneral switchboard 0151 606 2000
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HESWALLGROOMING
All sizes of dogs and cats
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Land DrainagePond ExcavationsTop Soil AvailableSmall Demolition
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Electrical
All types of domestic and commercial work carried out by Part P registered
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GORDON HATTON& COMPANY
Drainage ConsultantsEST 1965
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CALDY TARMAC(R. EATON & SONS)FOR QUALITY
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Covering the Wirral area0151 200 0539
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n Plumbingn Bathroomsn TilingNo job too small, call Ray
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Tyres
Will In Time LtdProvide local, friendly and
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l Single/Couples Willsl Will Trustsl Property Protection from Local Authority Care Feesl Powers Of Attorney
Fixed fees apply to all servicesCall Colin to discuss your
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Provide local, friendly and professional services in the comfort of your own home including :
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