Heswall Local Magazine August 2009

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August 2009 Issue 11

Edwardian Day celebrations at Heswall Primary School

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The initiative is part of the TravelWise Merseyside campaign to help people make smarter travel choices, walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing. It couldn’t be easier to join in. Just a

ten-minute chat with a member of the TravelWise team will open up a range of travel options and offers designed specifically for you.

How do I find out more?Call Freephone 0800 783 2028 or email [email protected] to book a time for one of the team to call round and have a chat.Look out for our TravelWise team over the

next few weeks. They will be visiting your street soon wearing bright red uniforms with the TravelWise logo and carrying an ID badge and business cards.

What’s in it for me?Joining in means you could benefit from a range of incentives including:

l Free week’s bus travell Discount at local cycle shopsl Pedometersl The chance to enter our fantastic prize drawAnd much, much more!

The Travel Advisors can help you save money and time on your travel and help you stay fit and healthy whether it’s for regular journeys to work, leisure trips at the weekend or evening, or making one off trips to somewhere special.

Be TravelWise this summer!

We look forward to meeting you!

ThIs summer, a new TravelWise initiative is coming to heswall, Pensby and Irby to offer free travel, advice, information and discounts to local residents.

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WE’VE been out and about this month taking loads of pictures for the magazine. There is a double page on the Gayton School summer fair and four pages from the Heswall Primary Edwardian Day which went well despite a torrential downpour!Watch out for the TravelWise team who are giving advice on how to cut your transport costs.There’s also weddings, news, features as well as a what’s on guide and business directory. We’ve also got book reviews from Lingham’s of Heswall.Most of the advertisers in this magazine come from the local area so please remember to support your local businesses.

Jon WhiteEditorPS: Jokes have replaced facts at the bottom of each page this month

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Why are there fences around graveyards? Because everyone’s dying to get in

Potholes are ‘unacceptable’MP Ben Chapman has criticised the state of the roads in Heswall.The Wirral South MP says that the number of potholes and poor road surfacing is

creating loads of problems for motorists.He said: “I drive to my offi ce in New Ferry, from my home in Heswall, via Baskervyle

Road, Well Lane and Brimstage Road. Their condition is of an unacceptable standard and, of course, they are only examples and everyone will have their own.“My constituents regularly inform me about potholes and tyre and suspension

damaging surfaces. These hazards also cause dangerous driving as motorists swerve to avoid them. People in Wirral South are also concerned about temporary repairs which prove only too temporary and probably lead to greater expense in the longer term. They are also bothered about the practice of skimming of surfaces which gives the appearance of repair but is only palliative.”Wirral Council insists that the state of the roads is ‘very good’.

Teens visit AfricaA GROUP of 25 teenagers from the Church of the Good Shepherd, in Heswall, fl ew out to Uganda to help communities with their building work.The group, along with 16 adults, visited communities in the rural South West of the

African country to do decorating and helping to provide clean water.The scheme has also been supported by St Peter’s CE Primary School, who raised

cash to pay for an adventure playground.

Have your say on neighbourhood spendingPEOPLE in Heswall will have another opportunity to decide how the council should spend money in their neighbourhood.Following the success of the ‘You Decide’ scheme in 2008, Wirral Council has

allocated an additional £220,000 to the borough’s 11 area forums.Each area forum has £20,000 to spend on extra council services, which can include

environmental improvements, security measures and youth and community activities.The Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Steve Foulkes said: “The money is already making

a real difference in lots of ways.”All Wirral residents are encouraged to complete the You Decide suggestion forms,

which can be completed on-line at www.wirral.gov.uk/youdecide and are also available from libraries, One Stop Shops and a number of health and community centres.

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A tasty new arrival for your pet…For many years as a vet I have recommended the use of high qual-ity complete dry foods for healthy pet patients, naming leading top quality brands. From a dietary point of view I am still very happy with this advice. However, over the last year or so, such pet foods have suf-

fered horrendous price increases. Whilst this can be largely explained by costs of commodities, importation and the fall in value of the £, I personally find these huge increases very unacceptable. A second problem I perceive is that these ranges are now so vast

and diverse that they are now almost incomprehensible. As a vet I find that, so what chance do our pet owners have? We have foods for all different ages, so many differing flavours and base ingredients, ones for big dogs, little dogs, medium dogs, “natural diets”, GM free and organic

diets, diets including herbs and all kinds of additives. Even foods for specific breeds. Isn’t a dog a dog any more? Where, oh where, will it all end?So, in recent months, I have set

about creating an alternative! My aim was to source a high quality range of day to day “lifestage” pet foods, for dogs cats & rabbits, which was simple and easy to understand, and affordable, with a target that the selling prices should offer a very significant saving over the current “high end” products. Whilst it’s all kept me very busy indeed, I can definitely say that our Annie & Bramble have been very pleased with the taste of the ones they have tried out!More than that I really can’t

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Why do birds fly south? Because it’s too far to walk

John Goodwin and Leigh Davies on the barbecue

Cordell Hensley and his ‘splat the rat’ game

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All the fun of the summer fairThe Gayton Primary School summer fair was held recently with loads of stalls and activities for visitors

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Why don’t oysters give to charity? Because they’re shellfish

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What do you call a pony with a sore throat? A little horse

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We must rid ourselves of this unfair tunnel tax

“In addition to the cost pressures they share alongside other motorists, the Heswall motorist pays up to an additional £658 in tunnel tax”. Jeff explained that the cost for hardworking Heswall residents who need to use their vehicle for work, driving through one of the tunnels into Liverpool, pays an additional £658 in fees during a 47 week working year. “This is a significant and unfair burden they should not have to bear”, said Jeff. Jeff in setting out a personal commitment, should he be elected the next MP for Wirral South, accepted that the Conservatives could not at this time simply promise to lift the tolls on the Mersey tunnels “we know that the public finances are extremely tight, and we will not know the true extent of the position until we have access to the books after a General Election”. “That said, we need to have a strategy, and it seems entirely reasonable and realistic first step to stop any future rises in the toll fee”. “Once that is achieved, we should look in the medium term to look to make reductions in the toll charged, and moving in the longer term to the abolition of the toll altogether. This will also allow the toll over time, to become less significant in the running and upkeep of the Mersey tunnels.” “This is one of the local injustices that I would be determined to resolve as a local Wirral MP”.

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What do you call an exploding monkey? Babboom!

The ‘Credit Crunch’ and the downturn in the economy has forced many businesses within our region to reduce or restructure their workforces and, in some extreme cases, businesses have had to cease trading altogether. A Compromise Agreement is a legally binding agreement between you and your employer. Such

agreements are used, in a variety of circumstances, to set out the terms and conditions reached when a contract of employment is terminated. As well as redundancy, these agreements can also be used to settle employment disputes and tribunal claims, and even when individuals leave their job by mutual agreement.The agreement you have been offered should provide a full breakdown of the payments that you are

going to receive from your employer. It should indicate whether the payment offered takes into account money in lieu of your notice period, and any holidays that may be owed to you. It should also give you an indication as to whether any tax or national insurance is payable on the sum being offered to you. In return for the payment, your employer will be attempting to exclude you from being able to bring

claims against them as a result of the termination of your employment, in a court or in the Employment Tribunal. It is crucially important for you to know that by entering into the agreement you will be signing away your right to bring a claim against your employer. It is normal for the agreement to also include a number of other specifi c clauses. Your employer may

look to include such things as a confi dentiality clause, a clause that you will not make any derogatory statements about them and possibly certain other restrictive covenants. If these clauses are included then you will not be able to discuss the terms of your package or your employer’s business affairs with any other party, you will not be allowed to make any derogatory comments about your employer and there may be restrictions on your future employment. As the Compromise Agreement has the effect of turning your redundancy package into a ‘full and fi nal’

settlement of any claims that you may have against your employer, it is crucial that you take legal advice on the contents of the it and whether it offers you suffi cient compensation for losing your job. The agreement should confi rm that your employer will pay your legal advisor’s fees for providing the advice.

The Employment Rights Act 1996 states that you must receive advice from someone who is professionally qualifi ed to advise you on the contents of the agreement and that whoever advises you must sign the agreement confi rming that you have received the necessary advice.

We will advise you upon the terms of the agreement and consider whether the payment you are being offered is higher or lower than what you are entitled to under the law. It is often the case that an employer will offer a higher redundancy payment in return for an employee entering into an agreement, as the protection offered by the agreement to the employer is extremely valuable to them.

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What do you give a sick pig? Oinkment

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Two cows in a field. One says ‘Moo’. The other says ‘Darn it, I was going to say that’

Chairman of governors David Baines was King Edward VII and deputy chair Cathy Pepper was Queen Alexandra, whose attempts to impose some ‘old school discipline’ on the children wasn’t too popular!

The way we were

HeswAll PrimAry scHool’s edwArdiAn dAy celebrATions

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What does a penguin sing at a birthday party? Freeze a jolly good fellow

CONGRATULATIONS to Heswall Primary School for staging their amazing Edwardian Day last month.Children and staff

dressed up in traditional costumes for a memorable day which included a street party and children’s entertainment with an Edwardian theme.There was also a fantastic

beehive celebration cake to match the school emblem.Organised by the Home

School Association to celebrate the school’s 100th birthday, everything ran smoothly - right up to the moment when the heavens opened as the children began their lunch outdoors!However, the downpour

certainly didn’t dampen spirits.

Children watched an old style punch and judy show

The amazing beehive celebration cake

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What is a snail? A slug with a crash helmet

Edwardian-style entertainment for the children

Staff line up for the group photo

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What do you call a pig with no clothes on? Streaky bacon

Pupils ready for their outdoor lunch, shortly before the heavens opened

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Where do you weigh whales? At a whaleway station

SOME GREAT BEACH READS!BY ELEANOR DAVIES, MANAGER OF LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL

Paperback Fiction: The Secret Scripture by Sebastien BarryRoseanne McNulty, nearly 100 years old, has lived in a mental hospital in Roscommon in Ireland for the main part of her life. The hospital is due to be closed, but Dr Grene, one of the psychiatrists, becomes fascinated by the story of his oldest patient. The novel tells of Roseanne’s past life, her unfortunate marriage and the ensuing tragedy which has befallen her. An incredibly moving and beautifully written story with a twist in the tail. Barry has the knack of writing stunning prose without a hint of sentimentality.

Autobiography: ‘Carra’ by Jamie CarragherJamie Carragher is the embodiment of everything that is important to Liverpool fans. Vice Captain, longest serving player and one of the few players to have made more than 500 appearances for the Reds, Carra epitomizes what a real sportsman should be- straightforward and uncompromising. In this book he takes us right through his career, revealing

what made him discard his Evertonian roots to become a fully fl edged Red, how he mended his wild ways to become a true professional and a multiple trophy-winner, and the truth about

a succession of managers in the hottest seat in football. A scouser through and through, Carra also has some forthright views on the England team, and tells why he rejected calls from both Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello to return to the international fold. A thoroughly honest book and a must for all Liverpool fans.

General Jottings: Home to Roost by Deborah DevonshireDeborah Devonshire is the youngest of the Mitford sisters and has defi nitely inherited their talent for writing. In this great little volume of her ramblings she touches on topics such as the unbelievable list of her husband’s titles and achievements, book signings and literary lunches, tiaras and buying clothes, President Kennedy’s inauguration and funeral and the fall and rise of the stately home. Wonderfully readable and very funny in parts.

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How do you make a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the microwave until it’s Bill Withers

STAFF at Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa are celebrating for the second year running after becoming a national finalist once again in the esteemed and prestigious British Beauty and Spa Awards.The four star hotel in Thornton Hough has gained its place in the ‘Destination Hotel/

Spa of the Year’ category for 2009, after being judged by a panel of renowned Beauty industry professionals.The British Beauty and Spa Awards, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of the Beauty

Industry’ are widely respected for recognising the highest standards of quality and professionalism. “We very pleased to have been selected, and I am so proud of our team for all

their hard work. We are delighted to have been recognised by making it to the final stages of such a prestigious award.” says Andrew Thompson, managing director, Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa. The winners will be announced on Sunday 6th September 2009 at the Awards

dinner in the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

delight as hotel makesbeauty award shortlist

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What do you give an elephant with diarrhoea? Plenty of room

Pull on your boots for marie curie cancer care!ON Sunday 6th September, Marie Curie Cancer Care will be holding its annual Thurstaston Walk for Hope. This popular circular walk will be led from Thurstaston Visitor Centre at 11am, with music provided by the Wirral Pipe Band. This scenic route takes you along the Wirral Way through Heswall, The Dales, The Dungeon and back along the Wirral Way. Marie Curie fundraiser Colette Byrne said: ‘This really is a beautiful walk, and

the money raised makes such a difference to the patients and their families. Our wonderful nurses simply couldn’t continue to provide the care they do without the kindness of the people taking part in this type of event’. This promises to be a great family day out and is the perfect opportunity to

remember loved ones. So pull on your walking boots and help raise much needed funds to support the Marie Curie Wirral Home Nursing service and the Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool! For a registration form, please contact Colette in the fundraising department on 0151 801 1405 or [email protected] Money raised from this event will be used to support local Marie Curie Cancer

Care nurses provide high quality nursing care, totally free, to give terminally ill people the choice of dying at home supported by their families. The Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool, also costs over £4.7 million a year to keep

going. Only 50% of this amount comes from the NHS, the rest is dependent on fundraising initiatives, such as the Thurstaston Walk. The hospice provides specialist medical and nursing care, with the expert help of multi-disciplined healthcare professionals, to over 1,120 local cancer patients each year.



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WHAT’S ON IN AUGUSTWednesday 5th - Saturday 15th AugustHeswall Artist Association & Wirral Potters are holding another Joint Exhibition at the Heswall Parish Hall on Wednesday 5th August - 15th August open daily except Sunday 10am-6pm. Last day 15th August close at 4pm

Sunday 9th to Friday 14th AugustWirral Festival of Golf, at Caldy Golf Club, Caldy. Details 0151 625 5660

Friday 14th to Sunday16th AugustOpen Air Theatre. Out of Space Theatre present ‘Tales of the Old North’. Promenade theatre at Royden Park, Frankby

Sunday 23rd AugustOpen Air Theatre. Illyria present ‘The Three Musketeers’ at Ness Botanic Gardens. Details 0151 353 0123. www.nessgardens.org.uk

Sunday 30th & Monday 31st AugustWirral Food & Drink Festival. A foodies paradise, specialist food stalls, cookery demonstrations etc. Claremont Farm, Clatterbridge www.wirralfoodfestival.co.ukSunday 30th AugustJoin members of Wirral Wildlife for a Heathland Walk from 10am. Call 342 4249

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Monday 31st AugustSandcastle Extravaganza. Join the Rangers on Thurstaston beach, be sure to bring a spade and a bucket full of ideas. For details and booking please call the Visitor Centre 0151 648 4371

Monday 31st AugustHoylake RNLI Open Day. Air displays, stalls, fairground and family entertainment all day. Free Admission. The promenade, Hoylake. Details 0151 666 3188

Tuesday 1st SeptemberHeswall Friends of the Phil present another popular recital at St Peter’s Centre, in Heswall Lower Village. Liverpool pianist Tom Kimmance will play music by JS Bach, Haydn and Chopin at 1pm. Tickets are £5 each (and include tea and biscuits from 12.30pm). They can be obtained from Lingham’s book store or by calling 342 3587

ClubsDee Sailing ClubStation Road, Thurstaston. Tel 648 2300Concert BandRehearsals on Sundays 9:45am-12noon in the Scout Hall, Sandy Lane. Tel 342 1944Film SocietyFilms shown on nine Wednesdays each year at 7.45pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 2379 or visit www.heswallfi lmsoc.org.ukFlower ClubMeet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Alexander Hall, Rocky Lane. Tel 342 2060 Heswall SocietyEstablished for the public benefi t to conserve the heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on 342 5066Horticultural SocietyMeetings on the fi rst Monday of the month at 7.30pm in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204Lawn Tennis ClubQuarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775Model Aircraft ClubMeets each Friday evening at the clubhouse at Gayton. Web www.deesidemac.fsnet.co.ukNational Trust AssociationFor local members of The National Trust - organises social events, speakers and outings to places of interest. Tel 342 2847 Operatic Societywww.heswalloperatic.co.ukPhotographic SocietyMeetings held at St.Peters Centre, Village Road, Lower Heswall. Tel 648 5787Riverside PlayersAmateur dramatics company, based in Heswall, with rehearsals at Richmond Hall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Visit www.riverside-players.org.ukRotary Club Heswall group meets every Thursday at The Grange, Thornton Hough at 12.45pm. Secretary 342 2370 Round TableSocial club with a conscience open to men between 18 and 45, meeting at The Black

Horse, Lower Heswall & other venues. Tel 342 9159 Senior SwimmersOpen to anyone over 50, for “serious “ or light exercise, at Caldy Grange Swimming Pool every Friday morning Tel. 342 3703Squash ClubBrimstage Road, Heswall. Tel 348 4732 SoroptimistsThe group meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Grange, Liverpool Road, Neston. Tel 342 3446Wirral WIldlifeThe local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust. www.wirralwildlife.co.uk Tel 342 1395.WoolgatherersHeswall-based drama group. New members welcome. Call 648 2717

Useful NumbersMPBen Chapman, Wirral South. Tel 643 8797Stephen Hesford, Wirral West. Tel 522 0531CouncillorsPeter Johnson, 342 1399Leslie Rowlands 342 2454Andrew Hodson 342 6253Surgeries held on the fi rst Saturday in the month at Heswall Library, 10.30am-12noonPoliceHeswall Police Station. Non-emergencies call: 709 6010. Monday - Friday 10am-5pmRichmond HallCommunity based Hall in School Hill Heswall available for hire to local community groups . Contact 342 5742 SchoolsBarnston Primary. Tel 342 5229Gayton Primary. Tel 342 3772Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491St Peter’s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556TravelCo-op Travel, 206 Telegraph Road, Heswall. tel 342 6103Wirral CouncilGeneral switchboard 0151 606 2000

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All types of domestic and commercial work carried out by Part P registered

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Heswall Local Magazine August 2009