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CONGRATULATIONS to the

students at Neston High

School who achieved

fantastic GCSE and A Level

results. The school is celebrating

record breaking results and there

is a three page special in this

months issue.

Also, contratulations to Ness

Gardens for winning a presigious

gold award at the RHS Tatton

Show.

Theres loads more to read in

this 40 page issue, with a feature

on a new musical by Neston

writer James Chalmers and

more views on the controversial

superstore plans.

Jon White

Editor

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TUESDAY

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Sometimes in life, you have to hit rock

bottom before you can get up and start to

make the changes you need to and

thats what happened to me.

I had heart problems and four years

ago suffered a mental breakdown a knock-on effect

of my obesity which cost me my career, my 14-year

marriage and very nearly my life. In January 2007,

when my wife and I finally separated, I was the big-gest Id ever been and to be honest, a bit of a mess.I knew I needed to lose weight, and joined Slimming

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Straight away, I got an amazing welcome and a

great sense of belonging plus the help I got from my

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My depression and anxiety have almost completely

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oyster! In just 15 weeks, Ive lost nearly 4 stones and

8 inches off my waist. Ray Lenton

Raymond discovered Slimming World

and rediscovered himself

Cheshires Junior Recycling Ofcer of the Year is

Beth Livesey from Woodfall Primary School, Little

Neston.

Beth was presented with a trophy and a newbicycle.

One of the judges, Executive Member for Highways

and Transportation Eveleigh Moore-Dutton said:

All the nalists gave excellent presentations

demonstrating the imaginative projects they had run

to raise awareness of recycling at their schools over

the past year.

All the entries were of such a high quality and

each one was unique.

In the end Beth was the clear winner and I hopethat she enjoys her new bicycle.

The nalists, all Year Six pupils, prepared displays

showing the many creative projects they had run in

the last year in their role as Junior Recycling Ofcer.

This included: recycling collections for spectacles,

batteries, and paper; composting fruit and vegetable

waste and even using school made compost for

growing their own food.

Beth receives her trophy from

County Councillor Eveleigh

Moore-Dutton.

Recycling brings cycling bliss for Beth


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l With regard to Mrs Thompson's letter,

I would have thought that 610 was a fair

number of objections to any scheme -

one can never assume, of course, that,

if people didn't object then they must be

in favour. Not so - it's just as likely that

they thought that no-one would take any

notice!! But, of course, there were others

- perhaps Mrs Thompson needed to have

done her homework better. For example,

there were the 2000 or thereabouts

who signed a petition saying "no" not

to mention that when folk looked at the

exhibition only 100 of the 1000 that wrote

comments thought that it was a good idea

which means that 90% didn't think that it

was a good thing - I know that because I

counted them on the report.

And, of course, it was all something

of a waste of time - public meetings or

no public meetings - because one gets

the impression that the Ellesmere Port

Councillors seem to think that they, who

don't even live in Neston, totally ignoredanything that anyone in Neston said and

that they knew better than the people who

live here.

I hear that the Council meeting that

was at the Civic Hall was mayhem as

people weren't listened to and the same

thing could be said for the planning

meeting.

So why was there not a referendum

of the people in Neston to nd out whatpeople really thought - I don't think

that we were ever actually asked for

our opinion!! Maybe one could run a

parallel with Gordon Brown not having

a referendum about Europe - there are

denite opinions that this country would

say no like the Irish did so we don't get

asked. It strikes me that this is very

similar!!!!

M A SheppardLittle Neston

l I have just picked up a copy of Neston

Local and found inside a rather biasedview of the proposed Neston supermarket

- only letters of support - when opposition

to this proposal far exceed support,

despite what one of the letters indicate.

Does the other supporter want to relocate

the High Street shops - she is obviously

oblivious to the historic value of the street

not to mention what happens to the High

Street - why?

In brief, a larger supermarket is required(but one of the two existing supermarkets

could have been extended), the proposed

site is not suitable - requiring boring

into natural sandstone and loss of

many parking spaces serving the High

Street shops/businesses which will most

certainly not benet by this supermarket

- this is a historic town and should be

developed in a sympathetic manner.

Introducing a scheme to bring more trafcto the centre is madness - the narrow

roads could not cope making the whole

proposal environmentally unfriendly!

Jenny Young

Neston


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Change is coming

While camping in Cornwall this monthI was lulled into a false scene of

security.

Everything was warm lush and more

spring like than summery. Ok we

didnt see much of the sun and the

sea was Baltic once you were ankle

deep but working outside every day

you notice the difference instinctively.

But back home there is a real feeling

of the approaching autumn, thepumpkins growing under their huge

leaves have broken out of their rows

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Ive tripped over one or two whoppers

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I look forward to the change though

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Atelier provides a range of activities forthe local community. There are classesand short courses which encouragevisitors to explore their creative potential,while lectures are offered by artisansrelated to their expertise.

Schools are also invited toarrange activities and workshops

to increase young peoplesawareness of traditional crafts,contemporary fine art and digitaland creative industries. Therefurbished Manor Gatehouse

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What better way to celebrate 50

years of learning at Neston High

School than with record breaking

GCSE results above the national

average?

Head teacher Steven Dool said:

I am delighted to congratulate our

students on achieving outstanding

and record-breaking results this year.

This has been aided by studentsbeing encouraged to challenge

themselves to achieve aspirational

targets and going on to do so. Team

GB has done outstandingly well in the

Olympics and Team Neston (made

up of students, parents and teachers)

has done likewise locally!

Most students will enrol in the 6th form at Neston High School where they will be able

to choose from a wide variety of courses and will be joined by other students from

across the area.Top performers this year include: Melissa Sherlock (7A*3A), Martha Broughton

(5A*5A), Charlotte Stewart (5A*4A), Sarah Rowlands (4A* 7A), Alex Peck (5A*2A 2B),

Laura Thompson (3A* 6A 2B), Liam Rance (3A* 6A 1B), Rebecca Hendry (2A* 8A),

George Mills (3A* 6A), Emily Macknay (1A* 9A), Karen Thomson (2A* 6A 2B) Gary

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Natalie Clarke (2A* 4A 3B), Michelle Garry (1A* 6A 2B), Kirsten Hall (1A* 6A 2B), Oliver

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Labdon (2A* 4A 3B), Claire AnnakinSmith (6A 4B), William Flaherty (2A*4A4B),

Rachel Hopper (6A 4B), Lucy Kelly (7A, 3B), Naomi Smith (7A 2B),


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Head teacher hails GCSE success

MORE EXAM JOY AT NESTON HIGH. SEE PAGES 12 & 13 a


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Neston High School is celebrating

another year of best ever A Level results.

With a 100% pass rate and record

numbers achieving grades A and B,

Headteacher, Steven Dool said: Most

pleasing about this years performanceare those students who have achieved

beyond their statistically predicted

grades.

We, at Neston, believe that it is

important for students to be aspirational

in setting targets for themselves and

students have clearly risen to this

challenge.

I should like to congratulate the

students on their success, to thank

parents for their continued support and

the teaching staff of Neston High School

for their hard work and commitment.

What better way could there be tocelebrate 50 years of learning at Neston

High School that this?

Top performers include: James Annakin-

Smith (3A), Pippa Buist (3A), Michael

Farrell (3A), Tom Rafferty (3A), Chris

Ridgeway (3A 1B), Olivia Stone (2A

1B), Helen Williams (2A, 1B), Lauren

Christensen (2A, 1B) and Jessica Edge

(3A).

School celebrates

100 per cent pass rate

aTHIS WAY FOR MORE NESTON HIGH SCHOOL NEWS


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Purchasing a property is one of thebiggest investments you are everlikely to make.Conveyancing is the

process by which legal titleto property is transferred.

It is our job to sort outthe legal side of your sale,purchase or remortgage andto ensure that the transactionruns smoothly from start tofinish.

We feel that there needs tobe a great emphasis on goodcommunication between all

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Ness Botantic Gardens has followed

the lead of Britains Olympians

by earning a gold medal for

its Garden for Bees at the Tatton

RHS Flower Show.

The garden, which has been

created by Ness Gardens

Curator, Paul Cook, was one

of seven gardens awarded a

prestigious gold medal on the 10th

anniversary of the top gardening show

at Tatton Park.

The exhibit was put together as part of

the organisations research into the bee

population on the Wirral and features

an array of plants that attract bees, a

traditional bee dwelling and wooden

framed bee hives, along with an array of

wild owers and fruit and

vegetables that rely on

bee pollination forfertilisation.

Ness Botantic

Gardens is

nationally and

internationally

renowned

and is

currently one

of Cheshires

Gardens ofDistinction. It was

also recently awarded

Large Visitor Attraction of

the Year at the Mersey Partnership and

Visit Chester & Cheshire Annual Tourism

Awards 2008.

Curator Paul said: A Garden for

Bees has been designed to show the

important contribution that bees make

to our gardens and how everyonecan do their bit to support bee

conservation in their own gardens.

The garden contains man-made and

natural shelter for bees and keepers,

with the hard material coming from Ness

Gardens and all plants having been

selected for their nectar/pollen qualities.

He added: Myself and

everyone involved in the

project are thrilled to

have won gold at

the Tatton RHS

Flower Show

and we hope

that this top

recognition

will encourage

other gardeners

throughout the

region to getinvolved in gardening

to help protect the bee

population.

Top: (From left): Gardener Nigel

Powley and Curator, Paul Cook,

celebrate their award win with Garden

Technicians, Fred Collins, Steve Miller

and Ian Myes

Above: The award-winning Gardenfor Bees

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scooping gold medal award



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Invest in your pet2008 will go down as the Year of the

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Trouble is theres usually so little we

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The Parkgate Society haveannounced their timetable of talks for the

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l Monday 15th September, Terry Butler:

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l Monday 20th October, AGM 7.30pm,

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l 24th November, Quiz, So you think

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Nestled among attractive gardens in the

beautiful Wirral countryside, the award

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one of the finest spas in the UK, offering an

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Situated in the unspoilt hamlet of Thornton

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WATER company United Utilities hasapplied for planning permission to build

12 homes in Lees Lane, Little Neston.

The company wants to demolish the

existing covered reservoir and residential

unit at the Lees Lane Waterworks, to

make way for the new development.

Other CH64 plans submitted to the

borough council include:

New lunge area with associated fencing

at the Leahurst Equine Hospital, ChesterHigh Road, Neston, for the University of

Liverpool.

New pitched roof to existing at roof at

Elmcroft, Boathouse Lane, Parkgate, for

Mr & Mrs Brooks

Rear conservatory at 20 Ashtree Croft,

Willaston, for Mr R Skelland.

New boundary gates and fencing to

front at Tremeadow, Birkenhead Road,

Willaston, for Mr C A Linton.Single storey rear extension at 27

Furrocks Way, Ness, for Mr T Knight.

Single storey side extension & rear

conservatory at 16 The Looms, Parkgate,

for Mr D Gibbons.

Attached side garage at 17 Bevyl Road,

Parkgate, for Mr G Gillespie

Single storey rear extension at

Westbourne, Wood Lane, Parkgate, for Dr

M Cox.Single storey rear extension at 9

Parkgate Road, Neston, for Mr C Clarke.

Single storey rear extension at Asheld

Hall Farm, Chester High Road, Neston,

for E A Reed and Sons.

Two storey & rst oor side extension

at Blossom Cottage, Benty Heath Lane,

Willaston, for Andrew Needham.

Extension of existing rear conservatory

at 30 Carlton Close, Parkgate, for Mrs JThorne.

Rear conservatory extension at 29 The

Knowe, Willaston, for Mr and Mrs Watson.

Single storey side extension (demolition

of existing), at 14 Badger Bait, Little

Neston, for Mrs Cottrell.

Detached garage (demolition of existing

garage) at Fiddleston Lodge, Dunstan

Lane, Burton, for Mr R Wylie.Permission GrantedTwo storey side extensions & rear

conservatory extension (demolition of

existing conservatory) at 4 Hamilton

Close, Parkgate, for Mr & Mrs S Parker.

First oor side extension, extension to

garage to be converted, ground oor

front bay window (and roof renewal) at

Swingletrees, Briardale Road, Neston, for

Mr D Lockwood.Single storey side extension & garden

store with pitched roof & single storey

rear extension at Westering, Boathouse

Lane, Parkgate, for Mr B John.

Two storey side extension at Burnham,

Neston Road, Ness, for Mr P Taylor.

RefusedRaising of roof height to accommodate

loft conversion at 92 Hooton Road,

Willaston, for Mr P Birkett.

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Woodfall children had

two fantastic South Africa

themed days organised

by Miss McConville.

Woodfall is twinned with

a school in Cape Town,Miss McConville visited

South Africa earlier in

the year and has shared

her experiences with

the children since her

return. During the days

the children took part

in plenty of activities

including African Dance, African

Drumming culminating in adrumming demonstration for the

whole school and parents at the

end of the day, tasting South

African Food and lots of arts and

crafts.

Top: some of the children

sampling South African food

fwith Annemarie Groenewald,

from the Jabula restaurant.

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DOG fouling hot spots across the

borough are being targeted after

a new plan was approved by

borough councillors.A list of sites has been agreed

for new and replacement dog

bins around the borough. The

locations are based on requests

from members of the public

and information provided by local

councillors.

A total of 69 new and replacement bins

will be set-up towards the end of next

month.The new lockable bins are specially

designed to withstand vandalism and are

made of powder coated metal. Of the

53 sites identied, 31 are in brand new

locations.

The bins will be emptied weekly or twice

weekly depending on the site.

Council Leader, Cllr Justin

Madders said: Dog foulingis not just an anti-social

nuisance but also a public

health issue. Thankfully,

many dog owners are

responsible but there are still

a few who need reminding about

their social responsibility bag it and bin

it. Im pleased that we are able to locate

many of these bins in new locations

requested by residents.The councils dog warden patrols the

borough daily and investigates reports

of dog owners not cleaning up after their

pets, owners who do not clean up after

their dog may also be ned up to 100.

Dog mess hot spots targeted

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Quality food fromaround the world

Fish and Bubbles EveningTuesday14th OctoberThree course meal and four sparkling wines

Starts 7.30pm

1 Mostyn Sq, Parkgate

Tel 0151 336 1963 email: [email protected]

The

Marsh Cat

Inclusive Lunch Menu(Served Mon - Sat 12 - 2.30pm)2 Courses 9.50

Inclusive Dinner Menu(Served Sun-Thurs 6 - 10pm, Fri 6 - 10.30pm, Sat 5.30 - 10.30pm)

2 Courses 12.50Inclusive Sunday Lunch(Served 12 - 3pm)2 Courses 12.50

Entertainment guideEssential whats on info for the next month

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Stanney Fields Park is the venue for a dog show on Saturday 27th September.

The free event, which begins at 2pm, is open to anyone.

Bring along your pooch for an afternoon of canine fun. There are prizes for thewaggiest tail, the dog that

looks most like its owner,

and much more.

Aternoon o canine un in the park

A talk will be given by one

of Britains most respected

Alpine travellers in Burton

on Friday 12th September.

Amongst the Volcanoes

is the title of the lecture

given by David Hazelgrove

at Gladstone Village Hall,Burton, from 8pm.

He will give an illustrated

talk about the High Andes

and its special plants. For

further information please

contact: Peter Cunnington

Tel: 0151 336 3407

Alpine talk

THE next car boot sale at

Neston Cricket Club is held

on Sunday 7th September,

from 8.30am.

To make a booking, please

phone Jo Race on 0151 336

2014 or e-mail

[email protected]

Another car boot sale will

be held on Sunday 5thOctober

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TWO of Nestons most iconic buildings

will be opening their doors to the public

this month.

The annual Heritage Open Days

celebrate Englands history, architecture

and culture, giving people the chance to

learn more about the local buildings and

monuments.

This year, Mostyn House School Chapel

and Neston Parish Church are takingpart.

The independent schools chapel will be

open on Saturday 13th September, from

2.00 to 4.30 pm.

A Grade II* listed Chapel, which was

completed in 1897, with an impressive

collection of stained glass windows,

including seven by Robert Anning Bell.

There are many plaques to former pupils

and friends of the school, including twoholders of the VC.

There is also a plaque dedicated to three

huskies, who, in 1908, saved the life of

Sir Wilfred Grenfell, a missionary doctor

in Labrador and Newfoundland, who was

born at the school.

In addition to the Chapel, the WWII

school air raid shelter (The Dive), which

is situated under the school playing eld,

will also be open.

St Mary & St Helen Parish Church will be

open from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th

September, from 10am-4pm on the rst

three days, and from 12noon 4pm onSunday.

The church was built in 1874 but retained

its medieval tower. The church contains

14 memorial windows, designers include

Burne-Jones and makers Morris & Co

and Kemp & Co. Fragments of

Viking crosses, dated 930-1020

AD are displayed. Many other

historical items are available to

view.For more information on

these events please contact

[email protected]

To nd out more about National

Heritage Open Days, go to

www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Explore the history of

landmark buildings

Neston Parish Church and

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NESTON writer James

Chalmers has launched his

most ambitious project so far.

The Book of Spells, inspired

by Shakespeares The

Tempest, will be staged at

Heswall Hall in September.

Combining live action and

projected video, it promises

to be an action packed piece

of musical theatre, telling the

story of two friends who go in

search of the Book of Spells,

reputed to be on the legendary

island of Striga.

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Stage premiere for

ambitious musical

James says: It is entertaining and

thought provoking and suitable for all

ages, except very young children.

The young cast has been extremely busy

over the last few months with rehearsals

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Wirral locations.

However, a small set had to be built

in Jamess garage to shoot a video

clip of one of the characters in a

prison cell.

Act One has already had an airing

at the Gladstone Theatre as an entry

in the Leverhulme Drama Festival

and at the Wilmslow Guild Festival

of One Act Plays, where it received

the award for A Piece of Theatre

Magic.The show runs for two nights on

12th and 13th September. It is being

performed on the oor of the hall,

with seating limited to 100 each

night.

Early booking is recommended to

avoid disappointment.

Tickets are available from James

on 336 4253 and at Linghams

Bookshop in Heswall.


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Entertainment guideEssential whats on info for the next month

Community group CH64 inc will hold its

Annual General Meeting on Wednesday

17th September

The meeting will take place from 6pm at

Neston Town Hall, High Street, Neston.

* Minutes of the Inaugural General

Meeting held in June 2007 will be

considered for approval

* A report will be presented by the

Chair/Management Committee Members

* Plans for the future will be available

for consideration

Anyone interested in becoming either a

member or being nominated to join the

Management Committee can contact

Angela Turner, Community Development

Worker, on tel: 0151 336 3758 or email:

[email protected] for further

details. All management committee

nominations must be received prior to the

meeting.

REGULAR EVENTS

At Neston Civic Hall

TOTS SESSIONS: Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am -

11.30am. Play sessions for pre-school

children, with soft play equipment, bikes,

trikes and bouncy castle. Adults Free,

Children 2.30 Children (non-walkers)

1.10TEA DANCE: Come dancing with Jack

and Dot. Sequence, Modern, Old Time

and Latin American Dancing. Singles

welcome - you will always fnd a partner

to dance with!

Every Tuesday, 2pm - 4.30pm. Tel 336

1077

SOCIAL DANCE with Gerry and

Margaret; Sequence and Modern

Ballroom, Fridays 7.45pm - 10.45pm. Tel336 1077

Community groups annual meeting

Live music at the Brown Horse pub,

Neston, during September includes:

Sat 6th - Albie : mix of old & new

Sat 12th - Ivan Stax : blues/swing

Fri 19th - Alan Davies : Soul &

Motown

Sat 20th - Gary Murphy : Guitar/

vocals

Sat 27th - Brian Hardman : Guitar/vocals

Music at the Brown Horse

Whats on at NessNESS Gardens is hosting an

open air version of the Sherlock

Holmes mystery, The Hound of the

Baskervilles. The show, performedby Illyria, takes place on Saturday 6th

September. Gates open at 6pm, for a

performance at 7pm.

Call 353 0123 for tickets.

There will be a plant hunters fair at

Ness on Sunday 7th September.

On Sunday 21st September the

Friends of Ness Gardens have

organised a lecture entitledCaribbean

calypso with Brian Barnes at theLecture Theatre, Horsfall Rushby

Visitor Centre.


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Earn a little extra cash!

Due to expansion

deliverers are

wanted for

Neston Local

If you could spare a few hours a

month to deliver the magazine in:

l Moorside, Parkgate Road,

Grenfell Park area,

l Willaston

l Ringwaycall 357 1919 or email [email protected]

A talented artist is a picture of success

after winning a series of awards since

setting up a studio at the 1million Atelier

development, based at Burton ManorCollege.

Barbara Singleton, who will graduate in

Fine Art from the University of Chester in

November, believes her workshop at the

development has provided her with the

perfect setting in which to work.

Funded by the University and the

Northwest Regional Development Agencys

Rural Recovery Fund, Atelier provides

arts and crafts studios in picturesquesurroundings to new artists.

Since moving into Atelier, Barbara has won

a number of awards from local art groups.

She also showcases her art regularly atexhibitions in Cheshire and Wirral, and is

preparing for an event dedicated solely

to her work at the Atelier Gallery later this

month.

Barbara said: It is only now that I realise

that this is what Ive always wanted to do

as a career. Winning prizes isnt really

what matters to me, but the awards are

testimony to the skills and techniques I was

able to develop studying at the University.

My degree has given me the condence

to paint in the way that I have always

wanted, and Ive also become interested

in sculpture and photography. The degree

also helped me in terms of marketing and

other aspects of making a career as an

artist.

Atelier is just a fantastic environment for

any artist to work in, and the staff here are

amazing.

Atelier, which was launched earlier this

year, is dedicated to promoting local artists

Picture of success at Burton Manorand participation in arts and crafts.

On-site artists receive business and

administrative support, and access to

a dedicated Business Centre, whichincorporates an IT suite and other

support required by start-up companies.

Atelier also provides a range of

activities for the local community.

There are classes and short courses

which encourage visitors to explore

their creative potential, while lectures

are offered by artisans related to their

expertise.

Schools are also invited to arrangeactivities and workshops to increase

young peoples awareness of traditional

crafts, contemporary ne art and digital

and creative industries, while the

refurbished Manor Gatehouse houses

the Atelier gallery, hosting exhibitions

of original art, craft and design work

produced on site.

For more information acontact

Pam Dawson on 353 8783 or [email protected].


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Kitchens HQVisit our showroomwith a full range of granite

and quartz worktops

Unit 12

Canal Bridge Enterprise Centre

Meadow Lane

Ellesmere Port(Behind B&Q, Junc 9 M53)

Tel 0151 355 9693www.kitchenshq.co.uk

NEW KITCHEN APPLIANCE CENTRE OPENING SOON


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APEX Aerial Services

All types supplied,

erected and repaired.

Tel 336 2661

Mob: 07866 073583

Anytime, 7 days

Established over 25

years

Directory

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To advertise in this section

for as little as 7.50 a month

call 357 1919

Gardening

Drainage

Aerials


GORDON HATTON

& COMPANY

Drainage Consultants

EST 1965

Blocked Drains ClearedCCTV Drain Surveys

Drains Relayed

Drains Relined

Septic Tanks

0151 336 2287

JEZABELLFriendly & Professional Salon

Late nights

Wed & Fri

25% off colour Tue & Fri

14 The High Street, Neston

Tel 0151 336 8818

Hairdressing

Rays Garden Services

Complete gardenmaintenance, paving,

fencing, patios cleaned.

Tel 0151 353 1574 /

07968649667

John Knight Glazing

UPVC replacement and

repair. Tel 342 2266

Glazing

YOU CAN PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS TO

THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS

IN NESTON FOR JUST 15 A MONTH

WITH A BOX ADVERT IN NESTON LOCAL


Electrical

All types of domestic and

commercial work carried

out by Part P registered

electricians.

Tel Paul

0151 632 155007969 598336

HOME DIY1. Wallpaper hanging2. Painting and Decorating3. Gardening work and grass cutting4. Small wooden fencing5. MFI Units also flatpacks6. Doors,frames and gates7. Small plumbing jobs8. Flagging9. Kitchen and bathroom tiling10. Kitchen worktops11. Carpentry, joinery and locks12. Shed erection and supply13. Jet washing drives and paths14. Window cleaning15. Tile regrouting work.

Call David on

0151 339 3799

or 079118080032Free estimates. Reduced rates for OAPS

Home Visiting Service

Mobile Ladies

Hairdresser

Convenient home visits

for elderly, housebound

etc. Ring Dianne on

336 4487Handyman

Estate Agentsi-agents: Revolutionary

Estate Agents.Let us

sell your house for 79

(+vat). Tel 07834829074

www.i-agents.co.uk 0845

257 3155

AllsWellHome Visiting ServiceGoing on holiday?

Allswell provide a range

of services:

Home visits to make

sure your home lookslived in

Alarm keyholder

Welcome Home

grocery packs

Call 0151 336 1472

for a quote


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Plumbing/Heating

Plumbing

Bathrooms Tiling

No job too small, call Ray

0151 336 1508

Mob 07789 817652

[email protected]

Outside taps supplied

and fitted from 49

Riverside Gold 24 hrs,

7days. 4, 6 & 8 seaters.

Tel 336 1555

Taxi

DirectoryTo advertise in this section

for as little as 7.50 a month

call 357 1919

Churchview Vets

Clayhill Industrial Estate,

Neston. Tel 353 0118

Vets

WOW. Local signs

maker and business

cards. Tel 336 6831

Signs

Photography

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Hypnotherapy


Online activity club foradults offering great events

Sept 6 Sheepdog trialsSept 9 Bird of Prey demoSept 14 Coffee Morning- new members welcome

Sept 14 Ice HockeySept 18 Barry Manilow

07816 536046

www.socialmix.co.ukCheshires Best Place to have FUN!

MAKE FRIENDS, HAVE FUN!

Social

Painting/Decorating

www.hypnotherapynw.co.uk

Fully qualied and insured

therapists - clearing

phobias - helping weight

loss - smoking cessation

Trained by Paul McKenna

and Richard Bandler

(founder of NLP)

Ring 0151 353 8063

MikesPainting &Decorating

ServicesFree estimates

No job too small

Tel 336 2591or 077066 20775

Plastering

SAY YOU SAW IT IN NESTON LOCAL


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BURTON MANOR COLLEGE

Burton village. Tel 336 5172

CEMETERY

Raby Park Road, Neston.

Phone: 0151 356 6789

CH64 INCCommunity forum for Neston,

Little Neston, Ness, Burton,

Willaston and Parkgate.

[email protected] or tel:

0151 336 3758.

CHEMISTS

Deeside Pharmacy, Mellock

Lane, Little Neston. Tel: 336

1837

Galen Pharmacy, 17 High

Street, Neston. Tel: 336 2350D.M. Kaye, Neston Road,

Willaston,. Tel: 327 5110

CHURCHES

St Mary & St Helen Parish

Church, Neston. The Vicarage,

High St, Neston. Tel: 353 1000

Parkgate & Neston United

Reformed Church, Moorside

Lane,Parkgate. Tel 336 4966

Little Neston Methodist

Church. Tel: 336 4510.

Neston Christian Fellowship,Burton Road. Tel: 336 1688

Neston Methodist Church, Park

Road, Neston. Tel: 334 1772

St Winifrides RC Church,

Burton Rd, Little Neston. Tel:

336 4189

St Nicholas Parish Church,

Burton. Tel: 336 4070

St Michael & All Angels,

Marshlands Rd, Little Neston.

Tel: 353 1000CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Town Hall, High Street, Neston

0151 336 5848

CIVIC HALL

Neston Civic Hall, Hinderton

Road. Tel 336 3991

COUNCIL

EPN Borough Council:Inquiries

regarding planning, the Civic

Hall, street cleansing, refuse

disposal, local highways,

environmental health and

housing. Tel 356 6789.

Cheshire County Council:

Inquiries for education, trading

standards, libraries, highways

and social services. Tel; 0845

113311

CYBERCENTRENeston Community

Cybercentre, Methodist Church,

Park Street, Neston. Open Mon-

Thurs. Tel: 336 7784

DENTISTS

Redcliffe Dental Practice

25 Parkgate Road, Neston. Tel

336 3012

David Jones, John Willasey

5 Park Street, Neston. Tel 336

5555Raby Road Dental Centre,30

Raby Road, Neston. Tel 0151

336 6844

Buckle & McGrath, cosmetic

dentists, Thornton Hough. Tel

353 8943

DOCTORS

The Neston Medical Centre,

14-20 Liverpool Road, Neston.

Tel 336 4121

Neston Surgery, Mellock Lane,

Little Neston. Tel: 336 3951The Willaston Surgery, Neston

Road, Willaston. Tel 327 4593

OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCIES

Arrowe Park Hospital. Tel: 678

8496

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Neston Nomads. Ages 5-17

also includes a girls section. Tel

Alison Jones on 336 4062

LEISURE CENTRE

Neston Recreation Centre,sports hall, swimming pool,

squash courts, gymnasium,

oodlit synthetic pitch, grass

football pitches, tennis courts,

cricket square, bar and

cafeteria. Tel 336 5741.

MARKET

Neston Market, Fridays

8.30am-3pm. Farmers Market,

3rd Saturday in the month,

car park at the rear of Neston

Town Hall, 9am -1pm.Tel: 336

3991/0151 356 6431

MP

Andrew Miller (Labour).

Constituency ofce, tel 357

3019. Web www.andrew-miller-

mp.co.uk

NESS GARDENSFamily activities and new

visitor centre. Now doing kids

birthday parties. Tel 353 0123

NESTON RECREATION CENTRE

Raby Park Road, Neston

Tel 336 5741

PARKGATE SOCIETY

The Society is closely involved

with the local authorities

with particular interest in the

history, conservation andenhancement of the unique

quality of Parkgate and its

amenities. We issue members

with a Newsletter twice a year

and hold regular talks which

are free and open to all. We

welcome new members. email

parkgatesociety@merseymail.

com. phone 0151 336 1069.

POLICE

Neston Police ofce, Neston

Town Hall (manned part time).Tel: 336 3991

SCHOOLS

Neston High School 336 3902

Bishop Wilson Primary, Burton,

336 3396

Neston Primary 338 2500

Parkgate Primary 336 1609

St Winefrides RC Primary 336

2468

Woodfall Primary 338 2288

TAXIRiverside Gold

Tel 336 1555

TOWN HALL

Neston Town Hall, contains

a revamped post ofce and

town centre police ofce, and

is available for many diferent

activities. Tel 336 3991

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Churchview Veterinary

Surgery, Clayhill Ind Est,

Neston. Tel: 353 0118

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