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Copy for March 2014 edition to Parish Clerk by 14th February

Welcome to the February edition of the Mobberley Newsletter and a belated Happy New Year.

The next meeting of Mobberley Parish Council will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 3rd Feb-ruary at the Rajar Building. Please feel free to attend this meeting; however, you must sub-mit any questions you wish to ask in writing to the Clerk at least three clear working days prior to the date of the meeting. This will enable an informed answer to be given.

Mobberley Victory Hall Thank you to all the representatives from various Mobberley organisations who have regis-tered their interest in re-establishing the Trust Deed Committee. The first meeting of the Trust Deed Committee was held 31st January.

Mobberley War Memorial As many of you will have seen, the Yew trees either side of the Mobberley War Memorial have been removed. As such, work can now commence on the restoration the Memorial to its former glory, which recognises the brave men of Mobberley who died in the First and Second world wars.

As part of the centenary events taking place this year, a suggestion has been made to plant Poppies along the hedge rows within in Parish. This is only a suggestion, and your com-ments on this would be very welcome.

Redevelopment of Ilford Way site By now, all residents should have received details from LPC Living and HARMAN Technol-ogy of plans for the brownfield site of Ilford Way, following a consultation held last summer. The proposals would see the creation of a new headquarters for HARMAN within a seven- acre section of the site, alongside new housing.

When the Parish Council receives details of the planning application, a planning meeting will be held to discuss this matter. Details of the planning meeting will be published on the Parish Council’s website and notice boards, and members of the public will be welcome to attend.

Planning meeting - see dates below.

Clerk to the Parish Council and Editor: Mrs Sarah Sherwood, 42 Birches Lane, Lostock Green, Northwich, CW9 7SN Tel: 01565 872333 E-mail: [email protected] www.mobberleyparishcouncil.co.uk

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February 2014

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February 3rd Parish Council meeting 10th & 24th Planning meeting 11th Manchester Airport Outreach 14th Village Society Social 17th-22nd GANG SHOW

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Many thanks to everyone who came along to the Rajar Building on Saturday 23rd November, and particularly to those who brought old photographs and documents.

The day was a great success and well attended throughout, with displays put on by the Family History Society, the Village Society, the Women's Institute and the Rose Queen Festival. Quite a few travelled from outside of Mobberley and were able to find details about their ancestors or where they lived. It’s amazing how much information about Mobberley over the last hundred or so years is still in the hands of local residents and how much many of those who have lived in Mobberley for many years enjoy sharing it.

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The names of more than 200 men who served and had some link with Mobberley are listed on the Roll of Honour drawn up after the end of hostilities. Alistair MacLeod is trying to identify all of them and has

reached the point where more than 170 were either born in Mobberley, had family here, married a Mobberley girl or worked and lived in Mobberley, but 29 are proving hard to find. Can anyone throw any light on a link with Mobberley for the following men who—with one exception—served in and survived the war?

Edward Barrett, Harry Burland, Joseph Buckley, Fred Clark, Arthur Colclough, Albert Conway, Andrew Cork, William Davies, Samuel Dickin, Alfred Dobell, William Ellis, Her-bert Farndale, Harry Hatton, William Harding, George Hawkins, Herbert Jackson, Her-bert Johnson, Collin Jugler, Thomas Kurley, Stuart Lee, William Okell, John O'Brien, Thomas Pierce, Herbert Powell, Thomas Rogers, G Shorrocks, Herbert Storres (or Stones), G Strickland, William Taylor, Philip Williams.

If you can help, please contact Alistair MacLeod on 872871.

If one of your New Year resolutions is to begin or progress with research into your family history, our Research Centre in the Rajar Building may be able to help you. You don’t need to be a member of the Society to use our research facilities, but please telephone in advance to make a booking. What if you have no known ancestors in Cheshire? Many of our members are in the same position, but our resources spread far wider than Cheshire. Whether you need a little or a lot of guidance, we’re here to help.

Winter warning! During the winter months, we’ll do our best to keep open our Research Centre in the Rajar Building from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, but there may be occasions when severe weather prevents our volunteers from getting to Mobberley (some of them come from far-flung parts such as Congleton and Macclesfield). In the event of snowy or icy weather, members are advised to telephone the Centre on 872210 to check that it’s open before setting off on a journey.

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Thursday 7th February at the Rajar Community Building, Mobberley, 2.00pm -4.00pm Take a trip down memory lane to the sights and sounds of the 1960s.

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Ark Veterinary Mobberley - 872035 Cheshire East Council - 0300 123 55 00 Cheshire East Councillor -J Macrae - 873263 Co-op Pharmacy, Mobberley –872080 Fire Dept. (Non-urgent) - 633369 Knutsford Village Rider - 01606 786833 Knutsford Police - 0845 458 0000 Methodist Minister -Rev Jackie Betts - 872957 1st Mobberley Rainbow & Brownies - e-mail J Taylor ([email protected] ) Mobberley Assoc of Church F’ships - 872801 Mobberley Cricket Club - 873252 Mobberley Parish Council - 872333 Mobberley Pre-School - 07868 638438 Mobberley Primary School -01625 383055 Mobberley Trust - 873145 Mobberley Victory Hall - 872451 Mobberley WI -873239 Mobberley Youth Group - 07772 440081 [email protected] MOPS After School Club - 07759 563603 Poppets Playtime - 07766 466 866 Rajar Building - 872333 Ringheye Morris - 873061 St. Wilfrid’s – 873218 Yoga/Pilates at the Rajar 07912384009

“Memories of the 1960s”

Thursday 7th February at the Rajar Community Building, Mobberley, 2.00pm -4.00pm Take a trip down memory lane to the sights and sounds of the 1960s.

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The Village Society invites everyone to an evening of fun from 7.30pm on Friday, 14th February at the Cricket Club. The evening will include a vocalist singing songs from 50s and 60s. The cost of a ticket is £15 per person, which includes a hot supper (with vegetarian option).

Social evening for all

Once again, a quick reminder that this year's Rose Queen Festival falls on Saturday, 7th June from 2pm. The Rose Queen Choosing, as mentioned in the last Parish News-letter, will be held at the Victory Hall on Friday, 7th February from 7.30pm. Please bring your children along for selection on the evening. For the role of Rose Queen, entrants must have registered with Tony Cooke by 6pm on 7th February. Call Tony Cooke on 872848 to register for Rose Queen or for more other information.

As with each year, we’ll focus heavily on the Childrens' Morris Dance as part of the Festival. It’s worth mentioning that the formation of Morris dance troupes involving the children from the area is one of the unique aspects of the Rose Queen Festival. Ours is believed to be one of the few festivals in the country that still encourages the children to provide the dancing display, rather than relying on experienced Morris troupes. Re-cently, Duncan Broomhead from the The Morris Ring (the National Association of Men's Morris and Sword Dance Clubs) was delighted to find this tradition still thriving in Mob-berley. If your child would like to come and try the dance lessons and be a part of the Mobberley Rose Queen Festival, please contact Joy Parkes on 872013.

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Mobberley Association of Church Fellowships

We want to make sure our neighbours are able to discuss any issues/concerns relating to Manchester Airport. Feedback tells us that opportunities to discuss a concern or Trust Fund Application in person are valued; we have been attending Knutsford Library on a weekly basis for fourteen years to facilitate such opportunities. On 11th February we will again be in Mobberley, at the Rajar Building between 3pm and 5pm, if you would like to speak to us. Alternatively, you could attend our regular out-reach every Tuesday at Knutsford Library (9.30am to 5pm or 12noon to 5pm on the first Tuesday of each month, providing we are not outreaching elsewhere). For details please see www.manchesterairport.co.uk/keepingintouch.

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In December, we were pleased to welcome our guest John Grainger, who told us sto-ries about Father Christmas, then sung a lovely carol. We joined in with more carols before indulging in delicious homemade cakes and mince pies. An enjoyable afternoon.

NEXT MEETING 2.30pm on Wednesday, 12th February at the Rajar Building. Speaker Judy Popley - Flower Power Fairs. All visitors are welcome. Call Jean Godber on 872801 for more information.

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Useful numbers

Ark Veterinary Mobberley - 872035 Cheshire East Council - 0300 123 55 00 Cheshire East Councillor - J Macrae 873263 Co-op Pharmacy, Mobberley - 872080 D&G Little Bus - 0845 077 9110 Fire Dept. (Non-urgent) - 633369 Knutsford Police - 0845 458 0000 Methodist Minister -Rev Jackie Betts - 872957 1st Mobberley Rainbow & Brownies - e-mail J Taylor ([email protected] ) Mobberley Assoc of Church F’ships - 872801 Mobberley Bridge Club - 872793 Mobberley Cricket Club - 873252 Mobberley Parish Council - 872333 Mobberley Pre-School - 07771 426292 Mobberley Primary School -01625 383055 Mobberley Trust - 873145 Mobberley Victory Hall - 872451 Mobberley WI -873239 Mobberley Youth Group - 07772 440081 [email protected] MOPS After School Club - 07759 563603 Poppets Playtime - 07766 466 866 Rajar Building - 872333 Ringheye Morris - 873061 St. Wilfrid’s – 873218 Yoga/Pilates at the Rajar 07912384009

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The team behind the popular annual SPIRITO music concerts series is gearing up, once again, to present another programme of uplifting entertainment this spring. SPIRITO recognises the power of music and the arts to engage with everyone. The team’s aim, as ever, is to ensure a fabulous and enjoyable time is had by all, while raising funds for good causes in and around Mobberley.

Date for your diary: SATURDAY 8 MARCH. Performing for us this time will be a lively, accomplished and delightfully engaging group of London-based professional singers, Apollo 5. The ensemble has toured the UK and Italy, and has appeared on Radio 2. Apollo 5 forms part of Voices Cantabiles Music Foundation, which is dedicated to taking music into a range of community and educational settings. Expect a mix of Vocal jazz, Folk and Classic acappella singing, with plenty of tunes you will recognise, featuring the likes of Gershwin and Cole Porter. And some stunning retro-style 40s and 50s fashion!

SPIRITO’s winning format remains the same: a stylish concert with access to excep-tionally talented young musicians PLUS an extended interval, during which a yummy two-course meal is served… and all for £25 a head (plus cash bar). Organisers are promoting the event at a new venue this year: Leicester Warren Hall, Bexton Lane in Knutsford. Timings as usual, 7pm arrivals for prompt 7.30pm start.

SPIRITO is well-established as a highlight in our local cultural calendar, and that’s largely down to two factors: a committed band of volunteers on the organisational side of things, who seek out really top-notch performers and carefully plan for your enjoyment, combined with loyal and responsive audiences who ensure, year after year, that this is a sell-out event.

So don’t miss out! Why not put together a group of your friends and join in the fun? Tickets are now on sale! To book, please call Penny Braham on 650207 or Susan Alboutany on 872348.

SPIRITO 2014 spring concert and supper

Macmillan Coffee Morning

The Manchester Airport Community Relations Team will again be participating in the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in 2014. This This year, we'll be serving tea, coffee and cake in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at in Mobberley on Friday 26th September 2014 between 9.30am and 12noon.

Please note the date for your diary and, if any Parishioners would like to help Macmillan by baking a cake, please let us know by e-mailing [email protected] or calling (freephone) 08000 967 967.

Mobberley Parish Council’s website now includes a village diary where all events tak-ing place in Mobberley can be listed. Please contact the Clerk if you want your event to be included on this page.

Please also contact the clerk if there are any other features you'd like to see on the website. The website address is www.mobberleyparishcouncil.co.uk.

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Services in February 2nd Mr Bob Boler 9th Rev Jackie Betts Communion 16th Mr Mike Fisher 23rd Service led by Kidzone Everyone is welcome to all services, which begin at 10.45am and include Kidzone for children. Tea/coffee served after service. Fair-Trade goods available each Sunday.

MUSICIAN STILL NEEDED We are looking for someone else to join our rota of organists playing once or twice a month. For further details, please contact Rev Jackie Betts.

Weekly meetings Monday 6.15pm to 6.45pm Prayer meeting (at Wesley Cottage). This month we pray for the people living on Appleby Crescent, Marion Drive, Ashley Road, Mayfield Road, Badger Croft, Meadowsweet Road and Barclay Hall - different ages, different personalities with different needs at this time but all loved by God. Also for the pupils and staff at our school, MOPS and Play Group. Thursday 10.30am Thursday group table tennis/tea/coffee/chat. A friendly group which welcomes new members - to come regularly or occasionally; play table tennis or just watch and chat. For more information, contact Mrs M Banner on 873117. 6.00pm Shell Group for children aged 7 to 11. For more details. contact Mrs J Venables on 01625 429239.

SPL@T NEWS Spl@t is a joint Churches Youth Club for young people 11 years and upward, which meets alternate Mondays between 7.30pm and 9pm at the Methodist Church. New members are very welcome. Each meeting includes cake and drinks, time to chat as well as activities. It costs just £1 per evening, so why not come along and give it a try? For details, contact Rev Jackie Betts on 872957 or at [email protected].

February Diary Dates 10th Wii Night. 24th Fair Trade with Nick.

MOBBERLEY METHODIST CHURCH, FAULKNERS LANE Minister Rev Jackie Betts 872957/[email protected]

Have a hearing loss?, Need more independence?, feeling iso-lated? Our Hearing Management Information service will be at the Rajar Building Tuesday 19th February between 9.30am and 11.30am. They will offer free advice on your deafness, staying safe and being more connected to the world.

So why not pop in for a cuppa and a chat? We can help you to follow your favourite TV programme, listen to the radio, use the telephone, hear and see the doorbell ring, use alarm clocks, use smoke detectors and become more outgo-ing. For more information please call 0808 208 2440 or e-mail [email protected].

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St. Wilfrid CofE, Church Lane, Mobberley Rector: Revd. Ian Blay 873218/[email protected]

It may be a little belated, but on behalf of all at St. Wilfrid's might I wish you a Happy New Year. It was great as ever to welcome so many of you to our Christmas services, and I hope you found them welcoming and inspirational. February begins with Candlemas, which we shall be celebrating on Sunday February 2nd at 10am. Candlemas marks the end of Nativity season that includes both Christmas and Epiphany so is the time when we stop looking backwards to Bethlehem and the Crib, and begin to turn our gaze toward Jerusalem and the Cross. As Easter is so late this year, Lent doesn’t begin until 5th March, so there will be more about that in next month’s Parish Newsletter. Our All-Age service takes place on the second Sunday of each month and so will be on Sunday 9th February, and our Sunday Club meets every Sunday at 10am. You can find out more about all these services and events, and much more, on our website at www.mobberleychurch.co.uk.

Hall Bank and Ilford Playing Field Mobberley Parish Council, in conjunction with Leisure Services, has installed some

new play equipment at both the Hall Bank Playing Field and Ilford Playing Field. This includes a cantilever swing, wobble boards, see-saw and new timber bench at the Hall Bank area, and a new swing set and dish roundabout at the Ilford Playing Field. When the drier weather arrives, the swings and slide will be repainted at Hall Bank.

The new see-saw at Hall Bank Playing Field

More Parish Council

Are you aged between 8 and 13 years of age and live in Mobberley? If so, bring along your friends and join us at Mobberley Youth Group. Just £1 per session - refreshments included. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 25th February from 6.30pm until 8.00pm at the Rajar Building. We usually meet on a Tuesday evening during term time and have a wide variety of activities. We also welcome any parents/carers/ friends who would like to volunteer to help us run the Group. E-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Monday Night Bingo Every Monday night from 8pm is bingo night in the Hall. Visi-tors are always welcome to this fun evening, with cash prizes to boot. This event is or-ganised by the Mobberley Senior Citizens’ Social Club. Snooker League matches are played every Tuesday and Thursday night from 8pm. Some Wednesdays have competitions; see the Victory Hall notice board for full de-tails. Please note that, even during matches, one table is always available for mem-bers’ use.

Mobberley Victory Hall

Mobberley and Knutsford Explorer Scouts Spring Fair

Mobberley Women's Institute meet at Mobberley Victory Memorial Hall. Thursday 20th February at 2pm: Speaker Roger Burgess ‘Family Tree’ Thursday 20th March at 2pm: Speaker Allan Hadfield ‘Origin of Everyday Sayings’. New members always welcome. Call secretary Gwyneth Moores 873239 to find out more.

Mobberley Women’s Institute

Scout Gang Show returns to Mobberley After taking a year off last year, Knutsford District Scouts are delighted to announce that their very reputable Gang Show is to return to Mobberley! Once again the Victory Hall Memorial Club will be transformed into an amazing theatre and our Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Guides from around the district will entertain you with songs, sketches, dances and ditties. The show will run from Monday 17th February until Saturday 22nd February, commencing at 7.30pm. There is also a matinee perform-ance on the Saturday afternoon commencing at 2pm. Tickets cost £7.50 each (£6 for the matinee performance).

Come along and bring the family for a fantastic evening (or afternoon!).

For more details and tickets, please contact Julie Eadie on 872306, Carol Nield on 873604 or our ticket secretary Elaine Davies on 01477 535202, or [email protected].

Tickets can also be obtained from Mr Simms Sweetshop or via the Gang Show web-site at www.knutsfordgangshow.co.uk.

The Spring Fair is to be held at Mobberley Victory Hall on Saturday 29th March from 10am till 4pm.

The cost to book a table is £20. Contact Amanda of ‘Cheshire Ladders UK’ or Viv Pike on 872437. Entrance fee: £1 for adults; children free. A wide variety of stalls are already booked and refreshments will be served all day. Please come along and support Explorer Scouts from Mobberley and Knutsford who are fundraising for international visits.

Councillor David Swan is the representative on Mobberley Parish Council for public footpaths in the Parish. If you find any problem while using the footpaths in the area such as broken stiles or overgrown footpaths, please report them to the Clerk, who will forward any details to Councillor Swan.

Footpaths

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Mobberley Dances and the Wider World As the Rose Queen Festival committee begin preparations for this year's festival it has been pleasing to see that the reputation of our Mobberley dancers has spread far be-yond the village and its locality.

There has been much recent discussion amongst Morris dancers about the ‘right’ way to dance the various regional styles. The Mobberley dance is one of the last remaining dances danced in the old Cheshire style: arms waved high, a high knee step, and danced in flat shoes rather than the clogs often associated with this type of dancing. In October, dance teacher Joy Parkes was quoted by Duncan Broomhead, archivist of the Morris Ring and dance historian, who said on a discussion forum: "The only side I know from Cheshire who still dance the dances the way I remember seeing them in the 1950s is one from Mobberley, trained by Joy Parkes”. High praise indeed.

Prior to this, in August, Joy had been booked by one of England's most prestigious folk festivals, Dartmoor, to teach a workshop on the Mobberley version of the Sailors' Hornpipe. Expecting this to be part of the children's festival, she was a little surprised to find 15 adults turn up, including a serving sailor who wanted to learn the dance to dance at Trafalgar Night in her mess. The workshop was a resounding success and led to a perform-ance at the Sunday afternoon dance display.

Mobile Library

The mobile library will be visiting Edenfield Close between 2pm and 3pm and Bernisdale Road between 3.15pm and 4pm on 7th and 28th February.

Recruiting Now

Are you aged 16 to 18 years old, unemployed, wanting to work in your local area? Then this course may be right for you.

At the Manchester Airport Young Persons Academy, you will gain: • a potential work placement as well as on-site training. • a course that is tailored to meet your needs. • qualifications and development of your work skills and experience.

At the end of the course, you will be able to move on to employment or an apprentice-ship.

The course will be held at The Enterprise Centre, 34 Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 8LF and free transport will be provided.

To secure your place on the course, contact Emma Lees on 07958 876948 or Howard Anstock on 07958 877224. Alternatively, email them at [email protected] or [email protected].

Manchester Airport Young - Persons Academy

The Young Persons Academy has been made possible by

the Employer Ownership of Skills Pilot from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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The Mobberley Trust is a local charity that exists to help you. We can make grants to Mobberley residents and to organisations that benefit the people of Mobberley.

Naturally, the grants we give are confidential; confidentiality is utmost when consider-ing and making grants, which is why we often find it difficult promoting what we do.

The Trust normally makes one-off payments for essential items or work that people or groups cannot afford. You can contact the Mobberley Trust by emailing our Secretary Terry Mitchell at [email protected] or, if you prefer a more direct approach, please feel free to speak, in confidence, with Dr. Tim Mallon, the Revd. Ian Blay (873218) or Mike McDonald (873145), all of whom are Trustees.

Don't worry if you lose these contact details because each month there will be a Mob-berley Trust advert in this newsletter, so you will always be able to contact us.

If you have a problem, if no one else can help, then you can find the Mobberley Trust. Don't be shy and don't worry unnecessarily; we are here for you.

The Mobberley Trust

The dates of forthcoming charity quizzes to be held at the Railway Inn are Friday Friday 21st February and Friday 28th March. Tables can be booked by calling 873155. This year, funds raised will be donated to the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

Last year, the charity quizzes and book sales raised £1,400, £1,200 of which was do-nated to the Stroke Association and £200 to Breast Cancer Research.

Charity Quizzes at the Railway Inn

Mobberley Pre-school Mobberley Pre-school welcomes everyone back after the Christmas break and a warm welcome to the new-starters and their families. All the children have settled back into Pre-school daily life, and have been busy sharing their news and own experiences with each other and the staff.

Mobberley Pre-School is registered for the Free Early Education Entitlement for chil-dren aged from 2 years of age, (term time only). Contact the Manager on 07771 426292 or [email protected] for further information.

The Pre-School is a registered charity in the heart of Mobberley village and relies on donations of any kind to sustain quality childcare provision, so please contact the Manager if you would like to make a donation. The newly elected Pre-School Commit-tee has many exciting fundraising events scheduled for the coming months, so watch this space! Thank you in advance for supporting your local Pre-School.

Help Needed

The Parish Council relies on our volunteers who distribute the newsletter to your door.

We currently need a volunteer to cover Faulkners Lane.

If you are able to help, please contact the Clerk (details on the front page). Without our fabulous team of volunteers, you would not receive this newsletter, so thank you.

Thank you especially to Mr Biddlestone for his help over the past many years deliver-ing the newsletter on Faulkners Lane.

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