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MERSEYSIDE Police have been busy responding to people’s concerns over the last
month.
After receiving complaints about motorists speeding on Frankby Road and Blackhorse
Hill in West Kirby, ofcers have carried out speeding ‘Spotlight’ days in targeted
locations. During the operation, ofcers look out for other trafc offences, includingnot wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone while driving. In the rst two weeks of
March, 19 motorists have been reported for various offences. The spotlight days will
continue throughout the summer months.
People riding bicycles on pavements were causing concern so police increased
their own cycle patrols in West Kirby and Hoylake, paying particular attention to
the shopping centres. In addition they have continued to issue warnings on the rst
occasion to offenders. On any subsequent occasion the offenders will receive a xed
penalty ticket or be summonsed tocourt.
l The new mobile surgeries for the West Kirby and Thurstaston Ward will be held in a
Mobile Police Station on the rst Tuesday of every month at Gilroy Road Shops 9am- 11am, Newton Village Hall 11am - 1pm, Thurstaston Country Park - 2pm - 4pm and
Caldy (Croft Drive car park entrance) - 4pm - 5pm. The next surgeries take place on
4th May, followed by 1st June, 6th July and 3rd August.
l LAST month a 20-year-old man from St Helens pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle
taking in Bridge Road, West Kirby, in January. He was jailed for six weeks, banned
from driving for 12 months, ordered to serve a curfew for three months and ordered to
pay £150 compensation to the victim.
l A 43-year-old man admitted possessing cannabis at Grange Road, West Kirby. He
was ned £50and ordered to pay £85 costs.
l A 42-year-old man, from Eaton Road, West Kirby, was convicted of common assaultin Hilbre Road, West Kirby, in November 2009. He was conditionally discharged for six
months, ordered to pay £50 compensation and £320 in costs.
Ambulance concerns
QUESTIONS remain over whether West Wirral has adequate ambulance cover.
It was revealed in the local press that the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) was
to remove the rapid response vehicle from West Kirby Fire Station.
The loss of the vehicle raised some eyebrows, with West Kirby councillor Jeff Green
querying the move.
But NWAS say that the vehicles in Heswall, Wallasey and Ellesmere Port are sufcientto cover the area.
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What do you call a man with a number plate on his head? Reg
Many ivestors both experieced d pote-til m be worried bout the upcomig UK Geerl Electio d the possible impct upo
their persol d busiess fces.However, long-term investors who are able to
make inormed and condent decisions abouttheir nances are rewarded by better returns thanthose who keep their money in cash or those whotry and time the markets. Tey do this by devel-oping a strategy which is regularly reviewed andby investing when they have the money ratherthan trying to time their entry into the markets.
Tey also have people that they trust that they can turn to when they need advice. History,thankully, is ull o situations that we can look tolearn rom and there is a useul example o a time
when circumstances were actually remarkably similar to today.In early 1997, despite an emerging economic
recovery, the Government was becoming increas-ingly unpopular owing to scandal and some
unpopular legislative choices. At the same time,the Opposition was becoming more unied undera charismatic leader. Investors were concerned
about what the efects o a new administration would be on there investments. Some were also worried what would happen i there was no
change. Over the ollowing 10 years, despitea market crash owing partly to the “dotcombubble”, the FSE 100 Index given an averageannual return o over 7%, lower than its histori-cal average but healthy nevertheless. Some people
would have invested on the 2nd May 1997 and will have beneted rom that growth. Others willhave held back and will not have participated inthe gains.
Nobody knows what the next ten years will look like and the past is an unreliable guide to theuture. Tere will undoubtedly be periods o ris-ing share prices and periods o alling share prices.However, with interest rates currently at recordlows, it is clear that good decision making basedon advice rom trusted sources is as important asever. I you don’t have an ongoing relationship
with a nancial adviser that you can trust, to help
establish your personal nancial strategy, neverhas there been a better time to pick up the phoneand start building that relationship.
How will tHe
General election
result affect my
investments?
Some o our readers will be amiliar with Simon utton.Simon has recently joined the Hadlow Edwards Partnership and islooking orward to being a regular contributor to the magazine.
Visit our website www.mostynhouse.co.uk to read about our
Nursery, Prep School, Senior School and Study Room.Mostyn House School, Parkgate 0151 3361010
Some of the Year 8and 9 pupils arrangedan Easter Egg Huntand a party for our youngest pupils. Theteam spent their extra-curricular activities pre-paring the food andplanning the party
games. It was a greatsuccess and theyounger pupils lovedthe attention that theyreceived!
A celebration of Art and Design
at Mostyn House
on Thursday 27th May
from 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Featuring work by our GCSE and A level pupils.Local artists, designers and galleries will also be
exhibiting their work.
Prospective or interested parents may also use theoccasion as an Open Evening and they will have
the opportunity to talk to staff and have a tour of theschool.
Older pupils surprise the younger ones!
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If you can make shoes out of crocodiles, why can’t you make slippers out of bananas?
Tickets £20 - no children under 16 years (Early bird price £15 up to the 30th April)Doors open 5pm. Performance ends approx 10pm. Some gazebo spaces available - £30 per space
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A MUSICAL extravaganza is in store
for you on Saturday 19th June at Oxton
Cricket Club. Bring your own picnic,
wine, a rug and settle down to listen to
the fabulous Northop Silver Band, Award
winning Mezzo Soprano Kathryn Rudge &
Baritone Daniel Shelvey plus the world’s
rst girl opera trio MILAN.
The concert will include favourite classics
such as Nessun Dorma, Habanera, Time
to say goodbye, plus many many more,
with a grand nale in the style of the
“Proms” with rousing sing along songs
such as Land of Hope and Glory & Rule
Britannia.
Gates open at 5pm and the concert
begins at 6pm Tickets are £20 andavailable from Lynne Hamilton Tel: 666
Michelle and Morgan Rae-Lewis withoutwhom this would have never become
possible.”
The story centres around Jason Townsend
a club owner in the North West who
decides to take the law into his own hands
after his young sister was kidnapped,
raped and tortured. Twenty years later he
seeks revenge by targeting convicted sex
offenders and making their life hell by forcing them to ght for there survival secretly
under the very club he runs. Police have been investigating the disappearance of the victims for some time, however have not gained any real leads due to the lack of
evidence left at the scenes. To help the investigation along the leading detective on
the case is joined by a newly graduated criminal psychologist (Caroline Shaw) who’s
presence starts to unravel the mystery.
Robert, who live on Greenbank Road, has been acting on and off for the last 10
years.
Through his previous experience on sets, and the lack of work out there at the
moment he thought he decided to move from in front of to behind the camera.
The 29-year-old, who has appeared in a number of TV dramas, added: “I hope
this will act as a showreel for both myself and all others involved, in order to gainmainstream representation and further my career.
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What’s green and white and bounces? A spring onion
Te Barn, Sandeld Farm
Chester Road, Bridge rafordChester, CH2 4JR el 01244 303100
www.thebarncheshire.co.uk
Imagine this……a unique 400-year-oldconverted dairy arm set in open Cheshirecountryside overlooking rolling elds.
Inside an impressive and respectul renovationresulting in a beautiul interior lled withcharacter. With an emphasis on inormality ina relaxing atmosphere.
Te Barn Cheshire is a chic romantic wedding
venue with a diference.o arrange a viewing please call 01244 303100
What’s big and red and sits in the corner? A naughty bus
Restaurant & Bar
The perfect venue, with space to think & peace to focus
Visit www.thebarncheshire.co.uk for more information or to see a sample menu
To make a reservation call 01244 303100
THE award-winning Barn restaurant offers its customersvariety with an a la carte menu which changes onaverage every 3-4 weeks in keeping with the season and
local produce available.
Customers can also enjoy The Barn’s beautifulsurroundings over lunch with a selection of lighter bites,sandwiches and a ne selection of casks and continental
beers and wines.
The Sunday lunch menu is available from 12noon-6pm,
two courses for £15.95 or three courses for £19.95
Our Special Menu is served Mon-Fri 12noon-2pm and5-7pm: two courses for £15.95 or three courses for £19.95
We also do wine tasting nights and champagne nightsonce a month. On Friday and Saturday there is liveentertainment and a magician.
The Barn is situated on Chester Road, Bridge Trafford, justve miles outside Chester city centre
Where do you go to weigh a pie? Somewhere over the rainbow
Monday, 3rd May
The Ashton Park May Fair, West Kirby’s family event of the year!! Visit the marquee
at the Ashton Park May Fair - an event featuring fairground attractions, stalls, bellydancers, singers, pony rides and plant sales set against the beauty of Ashton Park.
St Bridget’s Church with its Viking hog back stone and the Charles Dawson Brown
Museum will also be open. Call Dave Wade on 625 6184. Time: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 4th - Saturday 8th May
Once Upon A Time At The Adelphi, performed by West Kirby Light Opera Society. The
society returns to the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton, with a spectacular musical about
the glory days of Liverpool’s legendary Adelphi Hotel. The show follows the fortunes of
some of the hotel staff as they meet millionaires and movie stars in a toe-tapping, feel-
good show for all the family.
Wednesday 5th May
Heather Chapman will give a talk on ‘Old West Kirby’, 7.30pm, in St Bridget’s Church.
£5 admission on the door. Local historian and postcard collector, Heather Chapman
takes us on an illustrated tour of old West Kirby and its buildings reminding us of the
history of the Old Village and the development of the town and its unique character.
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th May
The British Open Team Racing Trophy, The Wilson Trophy international dinghy racing
on the Marine Lake, West Kirby. Details (0151) 625 5579. www.wksc.net
Sunday, 9th May
Afternoon Concert with Wirral Winds at St Bridget’s Community Centre, from 2.30pm.A relaxing afternoon with music ranging from Mozart to Johan Strauss, Cole Porter to
Rodgers and Hammerstein. Tickets available from Pipedreams, Banks Road, West
Kirby, Martin Harrison on 625-8535 or on the door.
Tuesday 11th May
Susan Craggs will talk about “The Wildlife of Hoylake & West Kirby” at the next meeting
of the Hoylake, West Kirby & District Civic Society, at the United Reformed Church,
Meols Drive, West Kirby, at 7.30pm. New members and visitors welcome.
Friday 28th-Sunday 30th May
Sunset Festival, at Whites Farm, Thurstaston, featuring the likes of Tinchy Stryder,
Wiley and Example.
Monday 31st May
Friends of Coronation Gardens in West Kirby are hosting a Spring Fair / Art Exhibition
on Monday 31st May from 10.30am - 3.30pm. The event will be particularly colourful
this year as we are combining the Fair with a display of work by local artists in “the
ovens” (recessed shelters off the Prom.). Organisers are including games and fun
stalls to attract children and hope that many families will bring picnics. Admission free.
Contact Peter Ryan on 625 5158
Wednesday 2nd June
Ashton Park: From Meadow to Urban Park – a talk by Martin Harrison, from the Friendsof Ashton Park, at 7.30pm. £5 admission on the door.