Essentials Mag Rossett April 2015

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YOUR MONTHLY INSIGHT INTO LOCAL LIVING COVERINGYOUR MONTHLY INSIGHT INTO LOCAL LIVING COVERINGROSSETT, MARFORD, GRESFORD, PULFORD AND SURROUNDING AREASROSSETT, MARFORD, GRESFORD, PULFORD AND SURROUNDING AREAS

BELLE VUECentenary field for WW1 Commemoration

TERRY DAVIESMeteorite memories

GEORGEMORRISLocal athlete

ST. MARY’SSCHOOLDesigns county flag

A55/A483Road improvements

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Apologies for lastmonth's mis-information of 1,700houses coming toPulford. I must begoing senile in my oldage, managing to mixup the Wrexhamroad development on

the other side of the roundabout!

Spring is here and it's getting warmer, I'mpleased to say. As you start to think aboutholidays, I thought I'd share my recentexperience with you to help save youfrom a holiday nightmare. I'd booked aweekend away recently to go to theCosta del Sol in the South of Spain, andwas flying from Liverpool airport toMalaga. I'd booked the flights online viaEasyjet, but when I went to check inonline the week before, I kept getting anerror message.

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More to the point, I was amazed that thisis legal, as it seems highly unethical andeven deceitful - especially as they are nothonest and up front about it! The staff at Liverpool airport told me people hadbeen falling victim to this system everyother day recently, so it seems thatEasyjet’s gambling policy is not working at the moment.

Please take extra care when bookingflights; even though not all airlines do this,quite a few do and I'd hate for anyone to have their holiday ruined.

Anyway I'm looking forward to seeing youall while I'm out and about delivering nowthe days are lighter , longer and warmer.

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Parts of Belle Vue could becomeCentenary Field for WW1Commemoration.At its next meetingWrexham's Executive Board will be askedits views on applying to the Fields inTrust, Centenary Programme, to dedicatean area of Bellevue Park as a CentenaryField commemorating World War One.

The Centenary Fields initiative, aims tosecure recreational spaces in perpetuityof honour the memory of the millions ofpeople who lost their lives in World WarOne. The programme encourageslandowners to dedicate recreationalspace as a Centenary Field.

Fields in Trust has established apartnership with the Royal British Legionand have adopted the Centenary Fields as one of three flagship initiatives tocommemorate WW1, the other twobeing a project to protect war graves and the Centenary Poppies Campaign.

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WW1 Commemoration

The Council is also a signatory of theArmed Forces Community Covenant andthe initiative, if agreed, will form part of the Council's commitment to thatcovenant. In his report Cllr David ABithell, Lead Member for the Environmentand Public Protection, supported by CllrDavid Griffiths, Armed Forces Champion,explained:

"Bellevue Park has been proposed asthe site for Wrexham's Centenary Fielddue to its past links with veterans ofthe world wars, who have heldmemorial events in the park over theyears. The area is central and easilyaccessible and there is space to holdmemorial events in the future, utilizingthe band stand and surround greenspace. Fields in Trust have alsoindicated Bellevue park would make a suitable site for the scheme."

If agreed, notice of the council's intentionto dispose of council owned land atBellevue Park will go ahead and anyobjections will be considered at a futureExecutive board.

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Meteorite memories

Perhaps some readers will remember theold garage that used to be near theSt.Martins turning off the old A483 beforethe new Wrexham to Oswestry by-pass wasbuilt? I used to pass by quite frequently, butone day I noticed a large object covered bya tarpaulin on the forecourt. It seemed tobe there for ages, so, wondering if there wasa motoring story in it, I called in and askedthe proprietor, Mr Jerman, what it was.“It’s a 1924 Meteorite- want to have alook?” I replied “I certainly do!” and hepulled the tarpaulin off to reveal the scantremains of an old car. “It might look aheap of junk, but it is probably the onlyone of its kind in the world.” he said.

Apparently, Meteorite Motors Ltd. were oneof the many companies to get in on thehorseless carriage boom before WW1, onlyto fade into obscurity during the years ofdepression immediately following it. Formedin 1912, the company produced an 8 h.p. V-twin J.A.P. engined car as its first venture,but ultimately 10.8 h.p. four cylinder and 20h.p. six cylinder cars were manufactured. In1921, Meteorite Motors became MeteoriteCars Ltd., but the change of name did notbring good fortune, for three years laterproduction came to a halt.

This particular model was in very poorshape indeed. The radiator and bonnet weremissing; the wings and wheels were badly

rusted and the two seater drophead coupébody, with dickey seat by Strachan andBrown ,was very battered indeed. At leastthe four cylinder Coventry Simplex engine,gearbox and chassis were intact. “Are youREALLY going to restore that rustyheap?” I asked. “Yes, I’ll get around to itsome day!” he replied with a smile.

Many years later, I was asked to go andphotograph it again, and I was astonished bythe transformation from a heap of junk toa rare and gleaming vintage car- as you willsee by the attached photographs. I wonderwhere it is now?

After the garage closed down, Mr Jermanopened a vintage and antique centre inLlangollen, and when I visited it, he had amost interesting item for sale. It was asmall piece of aluminium about half an inchsquare, nailed to the top of a small woodenstand about six inches high. The plaque onthe base told that the aluminium was fromthe German Zeppelin which had been shotdown in flames over Potters Bar, London, in1917. The asking price was too high for thelittle piece of aluminium, and I seem toremember it being said that lots of otherlittle pieces of aluminium on little standswere sold in the area, that certainly hadn’tcome from the Zeppelin, being a nice littleearner for the local ‘wide boys’- so I didn’tbuy it!

Before After

As I sit here writing away at the end of March,with a gale blowing outside and the rainpelting against the window, I am reminded of the ramblings of an equally famous fellowwriter, one Thomas Fuller, who in his 1732musing entitled ‘Gnomologia Wise Sentencesand Witty Adages’, wrote ‘March comes in likea lion and goes out like a lamb’. Well, youcould have fooled me! For a start, the lambscame at the beginning of March and as forlions, the nearest I have seen is the gingerpussycat whom I call Eileen. Well from where I am sitting, it appears to be neither wise nor witty.

Ah well - who am I, a mere Scottish scribe, tochallenge the logic of renowned humans.Regular readers will know that I scratch myhead when it comes to understanding humans.Perhaps that is something to do with having toput up with Himself for all these years.

However, I have been away on my ‘it’s notSpring break’, staying with my Auntie Avril inthat refined part of the world called “Wirral”.For some reason it is like Ynys Mon - you haveto say on the Wirral and on Anglesey, not in.Well, back to my break: Auntie Avril is an avidhistorian and member of the Richard the ThirdSociety, so you can guess that my week hasbeen spent glued to the screen watching theevents in Leicestershire. An interestingcharacter who was once Chief Justice ofNorth Wales, but of concern to me was the

The diary of Douglas the Westie

Lord Douglas ofRossett retires

fact he was also Commander in Chief againstthe Scots - obviously not a nice man!

The more discerning of my readers will beaware that we are about to embark on ageneral election and I was reading an article ina high quality newspaper (what else) aboutpolitical parties seeking celebrityendorsements. This got me thinking about howmy psephological dispositions might be ofinterest to the different parties. If I play mycards right, I might even be granted a peerage- Lord Douglas of Rossett sounds quite grand,and an ermine cloak would keep me warm onthese cold days. I quite fancy lazing on thoseplush red benches. I could make my maidenspeech on retirement pensions fordistinguished canines.

Talking of pensions, at long last Himself hasagreed to provide me with a pension. As I amnow at the equivalent of 80 years in humanterms I feel that it is time to take life a littleeasier. Constantly being in the public spotlightcan take its toll and perhaps going out at thetop is not a bad thing. So as I announce myretirement. I will take my cue from Larry King‘it’s not so much good bye but so long’ with a big thank you to all my followers and well-wishers.

Douglas x

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area for over 20 years. Ian is a resident of Burton and genuinely enthuses about

what Rossett and the surrounding villages provide as a great place to live.

Hart and Co. have strong links with companies and individuals looking to

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Willow Cottage, RossettThis bespoke, elegant conversion really is something quitespecial. The interior is simply stunning yet incrediblypractical with open plan living, kitchen and dining areas.There is also a useful pantry and stylish wet room. A turned oak and glass staircase leads to the first floorwith two double bedrooms enjoying pleasant views and a sumptuous bathroom.

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25 Sunnyridge Avenue, MarfordThis stunning detached family home provides privacy,seclusion and a range of accommodation that can only beappreciated via inspection. With 6 bedrooms, 5 receptionrooms and 3 bathrooms, coupled with gymnasium/gamesroom, long driveway, double garage and expansive privategardens, this really is a truly magnificent family home.

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Burton Green, RossettA deceptive, modern home is a true feeling of spaciousliving. With a stunning lounge, dining area, study, verystylish kitchen, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Externally there is plenty of driveway, good frontage,spacious double width garage and private gardens, all in a picturesque rural-hamlet setting.

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Local athlete named in CommonwealthGames squad. George Morris, a youngfencer from Gresford, has been selected tocompete for Wales in the CommonwealthGames to be held in Cape Town South Africa,July this year. Because of his outstandingresults on the British rankings this season hewill compete in his age group of under 17and the higher age group of under 20.

Since starting fencing at the age of nineGeorge has gained titles including WelshYouth champion, Elite Epee champion, LeonPaul champion and British under seventeenchampion. He has represented Wales twiceat the UK school Games achieving medalplaces on both occasions and representedGreat Britain in Bonn, Copenhagen,

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Bratislavia and Slovenia during the past twoyears. He has also achieved a place on theBritish Fencing Talent Pathway scheme,training for future Olympics.

“With the support of my coach, familyand school, my training is homed to bringback a medal from South Africa, thiscompetition will give me a greatunderstanding and experience for futureevents and be part of my ambition for theOlympics”.

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St. Mary’s School designs county flag for the town.

A pupil at St. Mary’s Catholic PrimarySchool has been chosen as the luckyWrexham winner of the 2015 ParliamentFlag Project.

The entry will join the other 649 flagschosen from schools across the countryto represent each constituency in theUnited Kingdom, as part of the 750anniversary of the Montfort Parliament,the first of its kind in Britain, which pavedthe way for the House of Commons.

The winning flag from St Mary’s wasdesigned by Year 5 pupil Alyssa Aranas outof a class of 30 and was impartiallychosen by teachers for its representativecolours of Wales, daffodils and the Wemblem reflecting the symbol ofWrexham County Borough.

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Headteacher of St Mary’s, Mrs. K.M. Jonessaid: “We are so proud to have wonsuch a prestigious competition and arethrilled that Alyssa's flag has beenchosen to represent Wrexham in theHouse of Commons.”

For the first phase of the project, aPrimary school (ages 7-11) from eachconstituency across the UK was invitedto submit a flag for the launch of theexhibition. A selection of these flags willalso be sewn and flown at special eventsduring the spring and summer of 2015.

The exhibition will be open forsubmissions until December 2015.The 2015 Flag Project aims to inspireyoung people to consider this longhistory of representation and how theywould emblemize their area orcommunity today, by designing a flag torepresent their constituency.

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A Matter of Trust

Since we wrote last month we havehad the Budget and by next monththe General Election will be history.We plan to write more when thingshave settled down a bit on both areas.

Today, let's take a look at the subjectof Trusts.

First the basics. Any adult can set up a Trust (providing they have mentalcapacity) to in effect ensure thatcertain assets are handled as theywould wish them to be during theirlifetime or after their death.

The parties to a Trust are - the Settlor(who is the person setting it up andusually owns the asset), the Trustees -who will look after the Trust (andusually includes the Settlor) and theBeneficiaries - who will one dayreceive the benefit of the Trust.

Here are a few examples - and acomment on the benefits of each;

1) Dave and Danielle - have eachtaken out a life policy to protect theiryoung family, which would pay out alump sum if either of them were topass away. The policies are held in a

simple trust to ensure that fundswould be quickly available for thefamily without the need for Probateand without forming part of theirestate for tax purposes. They havealso decided who their Trusteeswould be to look after the funds fortheir children for both policies, shouldthey both pass away. (How manyreaders have life policies which are not held in Trust?).

2) Walter, who was widowed, hasrecently remarried. He has created a Will Property Trust which allows hissecond wife Theresa to live in hisproperty for the rest of her life in theevent of his death. On Theresa's death(or if she went into care) theproperty would thereafter be ownedby Walter's own children.

3) Bob and Rita have built upsubstantial funds, saving and investingeffectively over many years. Bob has abig salary and has decided to protecthis employers Death In Service coverby using an Asset Preservation Trust. If Bob were to die, the pensiontrustees would pay the lump sum dueinto the trust for Rita to use as shewished. Importantly this stops the

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funds becoming part of Rita's estatewhere they could be subject toInheritance Tax at 40% in years tocome.

The above are just the basics of a fewpopular trusts. There are many moreincluding arrangements that allow youto put investments into Trusts foryour chosen beneficiaries now andkeep the income they generate duringyour lifetime, safe in the knowledgethat you know who will one daybenefit from your planning.

Lastly, a word about DiscretionaryTrusts and Absolute Trusts.

Discretionary Trusts allow the Settlorto choose Trustees at the outset andamend them as you see fit as timegoes by. You can also add or remove

beneficiaries giving you good controlduring your lifetime.

An Absolute Trust is very different.Once you choose beneficiaries - theycannot be changed. Not seen as often- but occasionally useful to providefor children/grandchildren that youwish to be the only potentialbeneficiaries of the asset in question.

We are very happy to discuss yourparticular needs and how one of thewide range of Trusts available canmake a very real difference to yourfuture planning. If you would like tospend an hour or so considering youroptions please do call or email toarrange a meeting.

Trusts are not regulated by theFinancial Conduct Authority.

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Mobile LibrarySome of my readers have suggested that I write in with dates for the Mobile Library for theRossett, Burton and Lavister areas.

The route is: Burton, Croes Howell Lane 09.40am – 10.15amBurton, The Causeway 10.25am – 11.00amLavister,Nag’s Head 11.15am – 12.00pmRossett, The Orchard 13.15pm – 16.15pm

We call on the above stops every 3 weeks and the dates are as follows:12/03/15, 02/04/15 and 23/04/15. We have a large range of books on fiction and nonefiction in Welsh and English also available are audio books and large print. The service isable to reserve books from other libraries within the County. If anyone would like to takeadvantage of this service please call on the mobile library.

Lloyd Hitchmough, Assistant Librarian/Driver

Ideas Welcome for Rossett PlaygroundI wonder if you could help the Community Council in its quest for views on the needs ofthe Recreation Ground with particular reference to Younger children. I am in the throws ofapplying for grant aid from WREN Environmental Group and they are very keen on the ideathat the views of users should be taken into account.

I would appreciate it if local parents and children could give me some feedback on theRossett park/playground and what children would like to have there, and what would makeit more popular, more utilised etc...

My email address is [email protected], telephone 01978 290380

Brian Doyle, Clerk to the Community Council

Marford Community Centre UpdateI write this short article as a very frustrated Chair of Marford Community Centre ,we have,waiting in the wings an enthusiastic group ready with a super Business Plan to sign a Leasefrom WCBC but here we are 12 months later and still the Lease is 'sitting 'on someone'stable ! Since we offered take on the centre we have painted inside, had a grant for newWindows and I am hoping to get another Grant for window blinds, the centre is usedseven days a week what do the Council want ? Watch this space .

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General ElectionI hope that as many of you as possible willvote either by post or on May 7th at apolling station. New postal votes areavailable up to 21st April and you canregister to vote at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote up to 20th April. I have a deeplyheld belief that all human beings shouldmake an effort to treat each other at leastas kindly as they themselves would wish tobe treated. I therefore have no difficultydeciding for whom I wish to vote.

Maes Y Pant WoodlandPlease join our volunteer session at10.00am on 10th May and many Sundaysduring the warmer months - check thewebsite www.maes-y-pant.com for details.Everyone can help by joining the ‘Friends of Maes y Pant’, and paying a small amountannually. A coffee morning will be held atChurch House on 9th May and the annualmeeting on Tuesday 12th May.

Merging Local AuthoritiesThe consultation period for the WelshGovernment white paper called Devolution,Democracy and Delivery about localgovernment reform ends on 28th April. Aquestionnaire can be completed online. I amvery sceptical about the likelihood of powershifting from Cardiff to local county orcommunity councils and the lack of aboundary commission means that changesin communities over the last 50 years willbe ignored.

Marford and Gresford LuncheonClubThe Luncheon Club members are happy tosee new faces as well as talk to old friends.So why not join us at Marford CommunityCentre on 12th and 19th May at 12.30pm.

Councillor for Marford & Hoseley

Mike Edwards

In April we plan to meet at the Red Lion on7th, but we will return to the CommunityCentre on 21st April. If not booked at aprevious meeting, please ring BerylBlackmore on 01978 855691.

Gresford Community CouncilSpendingLast month, I suggested that GresfordCommunity Council could give muchgreater support to Gresford Library, Maes Y Pant Action Group for the Woodland,Gresford Trust for the Memorial Hall,IMAGE for environmental work in thevillage and Marford Community Centre byincreasing its precept by up to £20,000. Thiscould cost you up to £10 a year if you areon Band F for Council Tax. So far theresponse has been in favour.

Contact WrexhamHave you watched the council meetings yet? The website is www.wrexham.public-i.tv/core/portal/home. Get in touch with Wrexham Council at:www.wrexham.gov.uk, telephone 01978298989 or in person at the Contact Centrein Lord Street.

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North Wales Police would like toremind residents to be aware of‘cold callers.’

Doorstep crime can take a number offorms but is carried out by criminals whodeliberately target the most vulnerablemembers of our communities.

Unfortunately these days, not everyone whocalls at your door is who they seem. So, youshould always be on your guard. The personstood on your doorstep could be alegitimate caller, a rogue trader, or even adistraction burglar. But don't worry. If youread on and always follow our three-stepplan, you'll know exactly what to do.

And remember - genuine callers won't mindwaiting whilst you make the appropriatechecks.

The Three Step Plan:

Remember genuine callers will not mindwaiting. It's your home. You don't have to let anyone in!

One: If in doubt, keep them out. It sounds simple,but if you don't let someone in - they willgo away. Don't let them pressure you intoopening the door.

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Two: Be prepared. Be in control. Think aboutwhat to say to doorstep cold callers inadvance. And keep a list of key contactnumbers near your phone so you can checkout legitimate callers. Ask all otherunwanted callers to go away.

Three: Call a neighbour or the police. Contact alocal relative or nominated neighbour whocan help verify a cold caller. If you thinksomeone is a rogue trader, call North WalesPolice on 101. To report a distractionburglar or rogue trader who has taken yourmoney and is still in the area - call 999.

If you do happen to get caught off-guardand a cold caller does manage to get intoyour house, let us know about it as soon aspossible. There's nothing to be embarrassedabout, and the sooner we know about it,the better chance we have of catching themand recovering your property.

North Wales Police work closely with localauthority Trading Standards’ Teams and localpartnerships to reduce this type of crime.

If you would like further information oradvice, please contact a member of yourlocal Community Safety Team via 101.

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We have featured the majority oforganisations associated with the Trustover the last 18 months or so. But takingthe headlines this month are GresfordSnooker Club, which is having one of itsmost successful seasons on record andproudly heads up the Wrexham and DistrictSnooker League. It is based in the oldConstitution Club in the shadows of theBritish Legion. The history and heritage ofits base is worthy of an article all of its veryown but for the time being, let’s salute theclub’s progress and wish them all of thevery best for the remainder of the season.

It’s official! The date of the 2015 Gresford Festival hasnow been set for Sunday 13th September.There have been one or two obstacles putin our way but all of a sudden it is full steamahead with its organisation. The pictureshows members of the Festival Committeelooking pleased as punch that we have nowgot the show on the road. The committeeare always on the lookout for support andnew ideas - if you would like to have someinvolvement please contact me on 07525824 679.

Comic Relief was a major successnationwide again and this year’s campaignraised a record amount of money for thisfantastic charity. Playing their part on theoccasion were two groups of pupilspictured below from All Saints’ School whowere involved in two different forms offundraising. The young ladies featured herewere busy baking and selling cakes to theirschool friends and family on Red Nose Dayand the boys opted for a sponsored bikeride. Altogether, over £300 was raised forthis worthy cause so well done to all ofthose involved.

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Local businessmanPaul Hughes, theowner of DiscountDomestics, came tothe rescue of theWrexham and District Schoolboys’ footballclub recently when he answered a call ofemergency by sponsoring a new football kit.The picture above is of Paul and Wrexhamteam captain Iwan Roberts - the latter atalented youngster who also captains ourvillage side at Marford and Gresford Albion.The picture was taken at a recent clashbetween Wrexham and Bala Town FootballAcademy.

A thriving group in our Trust portfolio isthe Craft Group and such is its growingpopularity, there was standing room onlywhen I visited the group recently (as youcan see from the photograph). Finally,Gresford Athletic Football Club have beenearning rave reviews this season anddeserve massive support from our villagefolk to cheer them on in the Welsh NationalLeague Cup final against FC Nomads at theground of Cefn Druids on Friday 1st May.

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The work on the A55 / A483 pinch pointscheme has unfortunately been delayed.

This is a complex junction widening andtechnology project, which has alreadydelivered two new sets of traffic lights onthe A483 junction and replaced a miniroundabout. The current completion datefor the project is mid May but we aredoing everything we can to make sure thework can be completed sooner ifpossible.

The delay has been caused by problemswith drainage and bridge strengtheningwork, as well as the weather. Weunderstand the frustrations felt by driversexperiencing delays at the junction andwe are working closely with ourcontractors to minimise delays in thearea.

Drivers travelling between Chester andWrexham are being urged to avoid theroundabout that links the A55 to theA483 while work takes place to upgradethe junction. Drivers travelling to andfrom the southern part of Chester arebeing encouraged to use the A534 andthe A41 while the lane closures are inplace.

Drivers heading to and from the northernpart of the city can use the A550, A55,A494 and M56 as an alternative route.

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Gresford and District Community Library. I am aware that many residents of Rossett andBurton use the excellent facility offered by theCommunity Library and I am pleased that ourCommunity Council has agreed to make adonation towards the running costs. This ismore than a Library and offers a range ofactivities, all run by volunteers, and welcomingresidents from the local area. Their web site is at:www.gresforddistrictcommunitylibrary.org.uk/useful-links/.

Village Hall Concert. The renowned Rhos Orpheus Male Choir willbe performing at Darland School in aid of theRossett and Burton Village Hall. The concert,which will include musical support fromDarland School, is on April 25th at 19.00prompt and tickets are available at the VillageStore, Golden Lion, Hair by Nia and Spa. Thiswill be a great evening in support of ourVillage Hall which is continually beingimproved, thanks to a small group ofhardworking volunteers.

Wrexham Development Plan. The Plan is currently under development itselfand will be going out to public consultationlater in the year. One of the major issues isthe provision of housing land which is beingforced upon us by the Welsh Government.Their requirement is for us to provide land forbetween 10,100 and 13,000 homes betweennow and 2028. It is clear that there isinsufficient brown field and urban land withinthe County Borough and that expansion ofexisting settlements will need to take place.My main concern for Rossett is to protect thegreen barrier that exists between Lavister andPulford. Additionally we need to ensure thatany new development does not impact on thecharacter of the village. More information canbe found atwww.wrexham.gov.uk/english/planning_portal/plan_policy/local_development_plan_new

Councillor for Rossett

Hugh Jones

Footpaths.Following on from my observations last monthon the former Darland Golf Course, I havereceived a number of queries about thefootpath. The designated footpath route,ALL16, follows the original path as currentlyindicated on the WCBC footpath map. Theformer owner applied for a re-route which isnot now proceeding. The long-awaited wastebin at the Darland Lane end of the footpathwill be installed shortly.

B5102.I am reasonably optimistic that the temporary40 mph speed limit will become permanentonce the diversions are ended. Havingpersuaded our highways officers of the needfor it with the increased traffic, I amrepresenting that it makes sense to create apermanent speed limit along this stretch.

Contact. Unfortunately, calls are still being made to myold telephone number and as a result are notgetting dealt with as speedily as they shouldbe. Please use 07583 152703 [email protected]. Thank you

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Homoeopathic case study

I often get children in my clinics and one ofthe most common reasons they come tosee me is because of eczema. This is acondition with which even conventionalmedicine struggles.

Eighteen months ago, a seven year old girl(SC) arrived in my London clinic with oneof the worst cases of eczema I have everseen. I felt heartily sorry for her as the dryskin and lesions that covered most of herbody were painful and distressing. Hermother had tried everything and had cometo a homeopath out of desperation.

SC was small for her age. She had longblonde hair and pale blue eyes. She was veryshy and clingy with her Mum.

The main facts that emergedabout her were:

• Her skin problems began when shestarted nursery at the age of 2 and a half.

• She is better in company and can be quitemanipulative when she wants attention

• All her life she has suffered recurrent earabscesses

• She is a bed-wetter• She hates being hot and prefers to beoutside in the fresh air

• She loves cheese and eggs and cold food,but hates anything greasy

• She scratches in bed at night andsometimes makes her skin bleed

I opened her case with a constitutionalremedy as the underlying cause of hersymptoms appeared to be emotional. Herskin was clear until she started nurseryschool and was separated from Mum.

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SC presented a classic pulsatilla picturewhich I prescribed for four weeks.

Six weeks later when SC walked throughthe door, there was a noticeable change. Shewas more confident and less clingy with herMum and her skin was less ‘angry’. She hadbeen much calmer since taking the remedyand less anxious about being at school. Shehad also stopped wetting the bed.

Other changes were:

• Her appetite had increased and she wasdrinking more

• The burning in her skin had got worse at night

• Some of the patches of eczema hadbecome moist and crusty

It was clear at this point that her emotionalstate had calmed down but the symptompicture had changed to another remedy. Iprescribed a very low dose of sulphur to betaken daily. This continued for severalmonths while her skin gradually improved.

After ten months she needed another doseof her constitutional remedy and this prettymuch cleared her skin.

I have not seen SC for six months, but arecent phone call from Mum confirmed shewas settled and happy at school and herskin is fine. She still has a couple of patchesof scar tissue but these are fading.

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Anti-social behaviourRevised powers have recently beenintroduced by the Ant-Social BehaviourCrime and Policing Act 2014 which aredesigned to help local authorities and thepolice deal more effectively with issues inthis area.

A new order associated with this is theCommunity Protection Notice (CPN),which can be issued to tackle persistentproblems that affect communities in anegative way. Another measure is the PublicSpaces Protection Order (PSPO) that canimpose restrictions to address a range ofissues in public spaces. In particular, aCommunity Trigger is set whereby victimsof anti-social behaviour can get a casereview when reports of such behaviourreach a locally determined threshold. Thishas been set at three in Wrexham andreports can be directed to local councillorsand the police either directly, by email orvia the 101 telephone number.

Recycle with MichaelI have been around long enough toremember the days when the amountrecycled in Wrexham was 3-4% and Waleslagged behind other areas. Now a dozenyears later our recycling rate is 55% andWales is an exemplar to the rest of theUnited Kingdom thanks to the dedication of you all. It is worth noting that each tonneof waste that goes to landfill costs theratepayer £20 so your efforts also save youmoney.

The next ambitious target is to increase thisto 70% and Wrexham Council are lookingat the optimum use of its refuse vehiclesand have been doing some trials ofcollection systems. There will soon be some

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changes to the way our rubbish is collected,in particular to do with cardboard where it is acknowledged there can be someconfusion. I will ensure that you are keptinformed of how you can help with thisambitious aim.

Council Budget Councillor Mike Edwards raised someinteresting thoughts about the communitycouncil precept and I would widen thatdebate to the Wrexham Council budget.

No-one really wants extra strain on theirresources but if they can see this preventingharsher cuts, it is a legitimate question forthe wider public to consider. It couldempower communities such as those in theEssentials area to run and have a say in localfacilities or to keep the vulnerable andelderly independent.

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We bought Machine House in April2012 (time flies!) and, as they say onprime time TV, what a journey it’sbeen so far! Our highlights? How aboutthe day James Bond came for lunch? Orgetting into the UK Michelin guide? Or theday the BBC came in to film us in our lycra(don’t ask!)

When we made the decision to re-open thebuilding as a local restaurant back in 2012we had a vision for what we wanted tooffer our guests - ‘Local, Fresh & Seasonal’food, prepared extremely well and served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere; a localrestaurant for a quick mid-week supper or a weekend celebration - pretty simplereally!

We’ve recently taken this idea one stagefurther and adopted a new style of menu;all our dishes are now chalked on menuboards around the restaurant, giving thekitchen the flexibility to be ultra-seasonaland use the best available produce fromweek to week. It also means we can offerlunchtime and midweek specials for thosewanting a quick lunch or hearty supper.

Our Head Chef, Adam (a local Llangollen boywho’s trained in some of the world’s finestrestaurant kitchens around the world in Dubai,

Machine House RestaurantThree years and counting!

Sydney and the Maldives amongst others, andwho now lives in Gresford) is passionate aboutcooking with the best fresh produce aroundand Victoria, who heads up our Front ofHouse is all about making sure every guestenjoys their visit. As I say, we like to keep it simple!

A massive ‘Thank You’ to everyone who’svisited since 2012 and in terms of futureplans… who knows! We’re hoping to dosomething exciting with the Cottage thisyear (the large white empty building withthe signs on!) and we’re looking at optionsfor more of a bar menu during the week…watch this space!

A final message?We’re a localrestaurant/bar and we’re not just for specialoccasions - if you’ve heard about us andhaven’t given us a try yet, give me a ring andI’ll book you in, we’d love to see you!

Cheers, Patrick & Louise Gatenby Machine HouseChester Road, Rossett LL12 OHWTel: 01244 571 678www.machinehouse.co.uk

Bowel Cancer Support North Waleswas set up a year ago by three peoplewith colorectal cancer. Whilst the carefrom doctors and nurses was excellent,through diagnosis and treatment wemissed an opportunity to talk with fellowpatients about their experiences. So wedecided to create the first self-help groupfor colorectal cancer in North Wales.

We launched our group last April, duringNational Bowel Cancer Awarenessmonth. We had the help and support of local health professionals as well asMacmillan, who gave us a start-up grant.This paid for our initial publicity andleaflets, insurance and room rental for the first year.

From that small beginning we have grownfrom a membership of 8 to a currenttotal of 25, 17 of whom are regularattenders. Our information leaflet is givento every newly-diagnosed patient by thecolorectal team, and it is encouraging tosee new members steadily increasing,particularly those at an early stage oftreatment.

We meet on the first Thursday of eachmonth, from 7.00 - 9.00pm at theWynnstay Arms Hotel, Wrexham and our aim is to support anyone affected by bowel cancer: patient, carer, family or friend.

The meetings provide opportunities forgeneral discussion in a friendly andconfidential setting. We also invite guestspeakers and over the last year topics

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have included mindfulness meditation,supported exercise programmes andconsultation on health documents.Recently our new colorectal surgeoncame to talk to us. The upcomingprogramme has visits from a dietician, a pharmacist and a holistic therapist.

To celebrate our first birthday onApril 30th, we will be holding anawareness stand in the foyer ofWrexham Maelor Hospital between10.00am and 3.00pm. Do come andmeet us! This will be followed up with aget-together at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel,Wrexham at 7.00pm.

If you feel that our group sounds likewhat you are looking for, or perhaps youknow of someone who would like to joinus, then please contact us on ourdedicated phone or email for moreinformation.

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Construction work on a new prison inNorth Wales is set to be stepped up afterthe contract to build it was officiallysigned.

The Ministry of Justice signed the£156.9m contract with Lend Lease as theproject reached its latest key milestone.The signing of the contract means thatconstruction work can begin in earnestfollowing months of preparatory workthat has included levelling the site,erecting the secure perimeter fence anddigging foundations for the first houseblock.

Prisons Minister Andrew Selous said:"I'm delighted that the contract hasnow been signed to signal the start offull construction works in Wrexham.This prison will be a huge benefit tothe estate and North Wales with theproject set to boost the regionaleconomy by around £23m a year andcreate up to 1,000 jobs onceoperational. Lend Lease have alsocommitted to spend at least £30mwith local businesses duringconstruction, and with £1.2m alreadyspent they are currently ahead of theirtarget."

The estimated overall cost of the projectis £212m - substantially under the original£250m estimate - and includes a designand construction cost of £156.9m.The prison will provide around 2,100Category C places for male offendersfrom North Wales and North WestEngland, including a small remand function

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serving the courts in North Wales. It willinclude places for education, 12 largeworkshop spaces, and resettlementfunctions, helping offenders who will beheld closer to home reintegrate into theircommunities on release.

Lead Member for Economic Developmentand Regeneration, said: “This is excellentnews and will see more jobs andopportunities for businesses inWrexham and the region.”

Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns said: "It's great news for Wrexham andWales that the prison contract hasbeen signed and construction can nowget underway. The prison will give amassive boost to the North Waleseconomy by creating hundreds of jobsand countless opportunities for localbusinesses in Wrexham and thesurrounding areas. This is a tangibleexample of the UK government'scommitment to ensuring that Waleshas world class infrastructure and ispart of our long term plan torebalance the economy. Strong publicservices need a strong economy."

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“Rossett House Day Nursery has shownthat the general health and well-being of children and staff is at the forefrontof the setting. The environment of thesetting is outstanding both indoors andoutdoors. They embrace all initiativesthat can help to influence practice inthe setting and make the experience for staff and children extra special. I amsure they will continue to promote ahealthy and happy environment for thechildren that pass through their care inthe future.”

Cllr Michael Williams, Lead Member forChildren’s Services and Education said:

“It is wonderful to have the first nursery,of what I hope will be one of many inWrexham, receive this national award.The effort staff have put intoencouraging child nutrition, well-beingand fitness is outstanding and it isfantastic to see Rossett House Nursery’sefforts being officially recognised.”

Rossett House Nursery has added to itsmultitude of awards by becoming the firstDay Nursery in the County to receive theprestigious Healthy and Sustainable Pre-School Scheme National Award fromWelsh Government. The Healthy andSustainable Pre School Scheme operatesacross Wales and it is managed by PublicHealth Wales and supported locally by theWrexham County Borough Council’sHealthy Schools Team.

By achieving the award Rossett House havesuccessfully demonstrated that they haveimplemented actions that have covered awide range of health issues including,Nutrition and Oral Health, PhysicalActivity/Active Play, Mental and EmotionalHealth, Well-being and Relationships,Environment, Safety, Hygiene and WorkplaceHealth and Well-being.

As well as focusing on these health areasthey have also achieved the ‘Tiny TumsAward’ in recognition of the food that isserved at the setting and the Gold StandardSmall Workplace Health Award whichshows they take staff health and well-beingas a priority. They have a fantastic outdoorspace for children to play and learn as wellas high standards for safety and hygiene.

Nerys Bennion, Healthy Pre Schools Officerfor Wrexham County Borough Council said:

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Last month, the Canada TourismCommission hosted the prestigiousBritish Annual Canada Travel Awards.The Awards ceremony was held at aluncheon in the BAFTA Building in Londonwhere the Canada Tourism Commissionhonoured individuals and companies whohave made an outstanding contribution toCanada tourism.

There were six different award categoriesrecognising all aspects of tourism and theaccolade of Best Canada Specialist TravelAgent was given to Ann Anglesea, ManagingDirector of Delmar World Travel Agency inGresford.

Ann told us, “I received a call in Januaryfrom the Canada Tourism Commission,telling me that I was one in a shortlist offive Specialist Travel Agents from aroundthe UK. I was honoured to be included insuch an elite group but I knew that I wasup against some tough competition, so Iput any thoughts of winning to the backof my mind.”

Ann then told us what happened at theAwards, “When it came to my category -Best Canada Specialist Travel Agent - theMaster of Ceremonies read out the fivenames. Then, after what seemed like aneternity, he opened the envelope and Iwas stunned to hear him announce myname!”

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Ann has been a fully-qualified CanadaSpecialist since 1992. She added, “It’s agreat honour to be given this recognitionfor my work as an individual, but thewhole team at Delmar deserves to sharethis accolade as I could not haveachieved it without their dedication andsupport.”

Ann delights in designing individualitineraries to suit each client’s personalpreferences: “It’s very rewarding for me todesign something that I know will bringso much pleasure. And, because Delmarhas Travel Specialists for all of theworld’s tourist destinations, our clientscan always rely on our expertise -wherever they may wish to explore.”

Delmar World was founded by Ann’s father,Ces Davies, and is now owned by Ann andher brother, Howard Davies. The businessrecently celebrated 50 years as specialists inworldwide tailor-made holidays.

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Have you ever fancied having a go atsailing, or maybe you sailed in the pastand fancy picking up this absorbingpastime again? Well, now is your chance.Gresford Sailing Club in association withthe Royal Yachting Association Cymru isholding RYA Push the Boat Out events from 12th to 17th May.

Tuesday 12th May, 18:00-20:00Come and Try Sailing EveningClub boats and some private boats will beavailable to take people out for a sail. Anopen invitation for visitors to bring theirown boat down to the Flash. Boats for Sale area.

Wednesday 13th, 14:00-16:00Model Boat Section Open AfternoonTake a close look at the model boats,members will demonstrate their skills.

Wednesday 13th, 18:00-20:00Pursuit Racing Spectator NightTea, homemade cake and watching sailing on a sunny evening, what more couldanyone want. Gresford Sailing Club is one of the few places where sailing is truly a spectator sport. Opportunity for visitors to crew in race.

Friday 15th, 18:00-20:00Junior SailingCome and join our juniors. Adults bringyour children and grandchildren down tolearn a sport that you can participate intogether. Sailing for children 8-18. From firsttime in a boat to RYA Level 2 and beyond.

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Saturday 16th, 10:00-14:00RYA Level 1&2 Adult Courses (week 3)Spaces are still available on the course which starts on 25th April. The next course runs 4th-25th July.

Saturday 16th, 14:00-17:00Model Boaters Open AfternoonCome and try sailing model boats. Take a close look at the model boats, members will demonstrate their skills.

Sunday 17th, 10:00-12:00Come and Try Sailing MorningCome and try sailing. Club boats and someprivate boats available to take people outfor a sail. Boats for Sale area. "Show usYours" non-members (and members whoalso sail elsewhere) can bring their boats to sail, whatever the PYR and let otherpeople admire them.

Sunday 17th, 13:00-16:00Early Spring Handicap RacesOpen to visiting boats to join us in ourafternoon’s racing. Crewing spaces may alsobe available. There will be some PTBOprizes for participants.

Refreshments available - tea, coffee, softdrinks, home-made cakes and the infamousGSC sweet stall.

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Many thanks for considering includingmy daughter Abbie’s Charity walk to thesummit of Tryfan.

Im not sure how much detail you wouldlike, but if I explain a bit about it hopefullyyou will have enough. Feel free to contactme if you need any more information.

Abbie is nine years old and goes to theRofft School in Marford. She has a friend in school who has had care from Alder HeyChildren’s Hospital and it was her idea totry to raise money. She wanted somethingchallenging, and after much discussionsettled on hiking to the summit of Tryfan at 3010 feet. As she also loves baking, she isgoing to eat some of her home-made cakewhile up there! We are aiming for 23rd May,but of course this is weather dependent.

The 'Just Giving' page that I have set up hasbeen live for about 4 days and we havepassed £400 already. Its address iswww.justgiving.com/abbieslongwalk butcan be found at www.justgiving.com if yousearch for Abbie Bellis Hollway.

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Long-tailed Tits' nests are remarkableexamples of avian architecture.Apartfrom the intricacy of their constructionthey are unusual in being flexible andcapable of expansion to accommodategrowing families of fledglings as theyincrease in size. At times a nest mayprovide night-time shelter for as many asten chicks as well as the two parent birds.

These elastic nests are constructed ofmoss, lichen, hair and rootlets beautifullywoven together with the particularcomponent that gives them flexibility andpotential for expansion - spider's webs.The lining of the ball-shaped nest (roughlythe size of a big orange) consists of ahuge number of feathers. One nest wasfound to contain up to 2,000.

Long-tailed Tits used to be known as"Bottle Tits" on account of the shape oftheir nests which resemble old-fashionedoval bottles with a small opening near thetop. Building takes up to three weeks andis carried out by both parents. This yearour garden pair started to build on 17thFebruary. On 6th March one bird wasfound dead and the nest abandoned.Much to our surprise work was resumedten days later. The surviving partner hadfound another mate which simply tookover where the dead bird left off.

Following the breeding season Long-tailedTits are gregarious and gather in familygroups which may include as many as 40birds. It is not unusual for group members

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By now most regular Spring migrants havearrived and settled in for the summer.Sand Martins, Chiffchaffs and Wheatearsare usually the first to appear, followedlater by Swallows, House Martins andother warbler species. One summervisitor now rarely encountered locally isthe Cuckoo. The Lapwing is another oncefamiliar farmland bird that has becomescarce as a breeding species although theyare not uncommon as winter visitors andpassage migrants. Other waders passingthrough recently included four Snipe nearCook's Bridge and a pair of Curlews atBorras.

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BEST WESTERN Cross Lanes Country Hotel,

Bangor Road, Wrexham

Tel: 01978 780555www.bw-crosslaneshotel.co.uk

SUNDAY LUNCHESEnjoy Sundays at

The Inn at The Lanes with roasts from the carvery

12 noon - 2.30pm

£11.95Children under 12 half price

From 19th March - 30th April 2015

2 COURSE LUNCHESMonday - Friday, 12noon - 2.30pm

Choose from a selection of homemade dishes using local ingredients

where possible

£9.95Full menu also available.

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1st Marford Guides have postcards

showing the famous 'Mandarin

Ducks' nesting on Gresford Lake.

3 postcards for £3.50

Photographs taken by local

photographer Andrew Price.

Money raised is for Guides trip

to Switzerland.

Call 01978 855691

WHITE GOOD FOR SALE

Samsung fridge freezer £100 as new Hoover washing machine £90

excellent working orderBosch larder fridge £50 good working order

Microwave £15 Telephone 07800 843054

THEATRE LIST...

May 13th Spamalot, Liverpool

June 6th The Producers, Liverpool

July 2nd Jersey Boys, Liverpool

July 15th Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

December 9th The Bodyguard, Manchester

All matinees. For details callBeryl Blackmore 01978 855691

Also a Bingo night on 30th April at Marford CC,

eyes down 6pm

PULFORD & POULTON LOCALHISTORY GROUP

Wednesday 15th April

“Medieval Salt-making in Cheshire”

An illustrated talk by Mr Tony Bostock

in Pulford Village Hall at 7:30pm

Admission: Members £2.00, non-members £3

More information: Hon. Sec. Jenny Nethercott 01244 571040

Meet the CandidateCome and meet Andrew Atkinson,Conservative Party Prospective MP for Wrexham:Marford Community Centre

on Thursday 16th April, 3:30-5:30pmGresford Memorial Hall on Friday 17th April, 4-6pmRossett Village Hall on Saturday 18th April, 10am-12pm

In aid of Nightingale House Hospice... ...and you’re invited!

Lavister Friends of the Hospice are hosting a

Registered charity number: 1035600

NIGHTINGALEHOUSE HOSPICE

HOSPIS TY’R EOS

CELEBRATING20 YEARSOF CAREMAKING A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE’S LIVES

Date: Saturday 18th April 2015 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pmLocation: “Tall Trees”, 6 Stonewalls, Burton, RossettContact: Gill Tanner - 01244 571048

Bring & Buy Stall

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Wednesday 20th May

AGMFollowed by an Illustrated Talk on

“Our Ship Canal Cruise”by Mr Mike Nethercott

in Pulford Village Hall at 7:30pm

Admission: Members £2.00, non-members £3

More information: Hon. Sec. Jenny Nethercott 01244 571040

HAIRDRESSER REQUIREDNVQ 2/3 WITH CLIENT BASE TO RENT A CHAIR

within an established salon in Gresford.On a SELF EMPLOYED basis.

Hours and rates are negotiable.Call Katie on 01978 855941/01244 571340

Or email: [email protected]

upvc white conservatory for sale - £800

10ft x 10ft approx. dome shaped, good condition,buyer to take down.call richard on: 07580 077099

For information about places please contact CLAIRE or LYNSEYFor information about places please contact CLAIRE or LYNSEY

01244 57187201244 571872www.activechildcare.co.ukwww.activechildcare.co.uk

Rossett House NurseryRossett House NurseryLlay Road, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HTLlay Road, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HT

“The most effective“The most effectivekind of education iskind of education is

that a child should playthat a child should playamongst lovely things.”amongst lovely things.”

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Essentials Mag Rossett April 2015