Heswall Local June 2011

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WELL done to pupils of St Peter’s School, Lower

Heswall, who have put together a fantastic mosaic

to celebrate the building’s golden jubilee. The school

is having an open day this month and needs some

old pictures to adorn the walls. You can read more

on page 4.

People living in Forest Road certainly got into the

spirit of the Royal Wedding with a fabulous street

party. We’ve got pictures on pages 14 & 15.

Finally, good luck to Eleanor Davies, who has taken

over Lingham’s bookstore, on Telegraph Road. It

would be great to see a local business like Lingham’s

succeed, so please give her your support.

Hayley

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This ummer st. Peter’ CE Prmary

School, Heswall celebrates its 50th

annverary.

The present school building was openedon the 10th April 1961, following the

bombing of the old school in the Second

World War. It destroyed part of the school

building and meant that the school was

temporarily housed in the Parish Hall

on Telegraph Road until the new school

was built. The history of the school

actually dates back to 1686 and was

formerly known as Heswall with Oldeld

CE Primary but became St. Peter’s CEPrimary when the new school was opened

in 1961. The school was ofcially opened

by the Lord Bishop of Chichester and the

Lord Bishop of Chester on the 19th May

1961.

Last month the Bishop of Birkenhead

visited St. Peter’s School, to begin

a series of events planned for the

summer term to mark the school’s 50th

anniversary in the current building.

Bishop Keith led a special service with

the whole school, before unveiling the

wonderful anniversary mosaic designed

by the pupils to mark this milestone.

A special open morning has beenplanned for Saturday 25th June between

10.30am and 1.30pm to enable past

pupils, parents, staff and friends of the

school to take a trip down memory lane!

Photographs, work and key information

from the last 50 years will be on display

in the hall. Pupils will be providing

guided tours to show how the school

has changed over the years. Visitors

will also be able to contribute their own personal memories in a special

anniversary book and perhaps bump into

old acquaintances!!! The school would

love to hear from anyone who has an

association with the school in the last 50

years and for them to share their special

memories and any old photographs that

they may have. These can either be

sent to the school ofce or e-mailed to

the following address website@stpeters-

heswall.wirral.sch.uk

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New era for Hes When t owrs o Ligam’s bookstoraoucd tir ittio to sll t busi-ss, t opportuity to ru t icoic sop

was too good to miss or elaor Davis.elaor ad b workig i Ligams orovr t yars, frst as a sals assistat, tas assistat maagr ad fally, or t last two yars, as t maagr.

Six years previously the shop had been sold by itsoriginal ounder to new owners in the South o England who had incorporated it into a group o bookshops, all independent but with the account-ing done centrally. What had been a happy shopto work in had changed into a stressul one. Deal-ing with distant owners had its problems especially when they delayed payment and sometimes evendeaulted. Some o the local suppliers were badly

let down- something which the Linghams sta ound very painul as they had become their per-sonal riends. By Christmas 2010 it was obviousthe owners were in real fnancial trouble. Finally they admitted that they were going into liquida-tion and that several o the shops in the group were up or sale, including those in Heswall and West Kirby.

At the same time Peter, Eleanor’s husband,

had reached retirement age as an NHS hospitalspecialist and was looking or the right time toretire and invest the lump sum he would receive atretirement. It had crossed the Davieses’ minds thatthey might be able to buy one o the shops but

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including local business people and o course their4 children. Te majority advice, especially romthe children, was not to touch it with an insulatedbarge pole.

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which owning a book shop oered in early retire-ment.

So now its theirs. Tey have lots o plans or theuture and have already replaced the entire lighting



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system, had the whole shop repainted and installeda piano in the coee bar or live music. Tey haveintroduced a Saturday morning story-time orchildren and are hoping to work closely with many schools in the area. Tey are also embarking on anew programme o author events and are look-

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PEOPLE living in Forest Road got into the

Royal Wedding spirit by holding a street party.

Organiser Azalea Rees-Jones said: “It was

great day and a successful one, it all cametogether with everyone’s help.

“We all worked together and I believe the last

time this happen was at the Queen’s jubilee!

There were at least 100+ people and I enjoyed

every minute of organising this!”

Azalea thanked Laura & Simon Ball, Sheryl

& Oliver, Pete McDevitt, William Price, Barry

& Carol Edmunds, Jessica Edmunds and her

family for their support.

Royal street party bring

Young Jose Rees-Jones was among the

guests at the street party which brought

together neighbours of all ages.



s neighbours together

Above: Children enjoying

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popular addition

Below: The Royal Wedding

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James.

4th Heswall is a Royal Navy

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Swimming Gala in February at

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The Cheshire Hike is held in April, and the

Scouts carry all of their food and campingequipment hiking over 12 miles each day.

Some years have had superb weather but

in they have had to contend with snow more

than once! Last year our scouts won all the

West Wirral trophies and the junior team

were overall hike winners. This year we won

the intermediate West Wirral Trophy.

We entered the West Wirral Scout Football

competition in June where we were runners

up, enabling us to go through to theMerseyside Final in Liverpool, after some

fantastic shots and even better defending,

we won a the trophy without conceding a

goal !

A Year in the life of H

Top: Sailing on the

Marine Lake, West Kirby

Left: the group in

Holland

Above: gala trophy

winners



Our summer camp in July 210 had

us “going Dutch” when we travelled

to Holland and joined 12,000 other Scouts from around the World to

celebrate 100 years of Scouting in

Holland. The camp lasted for 12

nights and we took our own boats,

tents and cooking equipment.

October sees the Geoffrey Beavan

Challenge which takes place in

Cheshire. Many Scout groups

compete in canoeing, rie shooting,

mountain biking, a hike and rst aid.Our two teams came rst and second

in pouring rain.

Christmas brings about all hands on

deck for Scout Post from which the

group benets. We sell stamps, sort

and deliver post to various houses

in our area which all the boys (and

parents) enjoy.

Easter egg bingo was a family night

held in the St Peters Centre that

all enjoyed. After Easter the we will

enjoy sailing and canoeing twice a

week on the Marine Lake West Kirby

where we are lucky enough to have

our own boathouse.

The end of the summer season will

see our usual summer camp held

on the side of Lake Windermere.

Camping in the

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eswall Sea Scouts

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Above: winners

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Right: in uniform

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ClubsHeswall and District Animal Welare Society

One of the leading animal welfare soieties on the

Wirral. We have a new Website www.heswall-

animal-welfare.org.uk

Flower Club

Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8pm at

Alexander Hall, Rocky Lane. Tel 342 2060.

Gayton Probus

Meeting at Richmond Hall every Tues 9am-1pm, also

Luncheon Meeting rst Monday of the month at The

Grange. Call 342 7855.

Heswall ProbusThe group hold their luncheon at The Grange,

Thornton Hough every third Monday in the month &

meet for coffee at the URC Wednesdays 10am-

12noon. Tel 342 5367. www.heswallprobus.co.ukHeswall and Gayton Ladies Lifeboat Guild

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Heswall Society

Established for the public benet to conserve the

heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on

342 5066Heswall U3A

The Heswall University of the Third Age ( U3A )is a self help organisation providing educational ,

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Horticultural Society

Meetings on the rst Monday of the month at 7.30pm

in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204

Lawn Tennis Club

Quarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775

Wirral Lions Club

Meets 1st Tuesday every month at 7.45pm at the

Hinderton Arms, top Chester Road. Secretary: 334

3044.Heswall Mid Week Ramblers

Walks between 5 and 9 miles on Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday every week, locally and

in Wales and Cheshire . Tel 336 6044

National Trust Association

For local members of The National Trust - organises

social events, speakers and outings to places of

interest. Tel 342 2847

Oldfeld Theatre and Concert Club

Arranges visits by coach to theatres and concert

halls throughout the Wirral and beyond. Opera -

Ballet - Concerts or Plays. New members welcome.Ring 342 8952.

Riverside PlayersHeswall based Drama Group. New members

welcome. Call 632 4923 or www.riversideplayers.org

Rotary Clubs

Heswall group meets Thursdays at The Grange,

Thornton Hough at 12.45pm. Secretary 342 2949

West Wirral meets Wednesdays 6.30pm at

Heatherlands Court, Irby. Tel 342 1883.

Mid Wirral meets Tuesday mornings for breakfast at

the Jug and Bottle at 7:15am. Tel 342 1034

Round Table

Social club with a conscience open to men between

18 and 45, meeting at The Black Horse, Lower Heswall & other venues. Tel 342 9159. www.

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Senior Swimmers

Open to anyone over 50, for “serious “ or light

exercise, at Caldy Grange Swimming Pool every

Friday morning Tel. 342 3703

Soroptimists

The group meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the

month at the Grange. Tel 342 3446

Website

Visit www.heswall.com for leisure and business info

for Heswall. Tel 07730486242 E [email protected] WIldlie

The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

www.wirralwildlife.co.uk Tel 342 1395.

Woolgatherers

Heswall-based drama group. New members

welcome. Call 648 2717

Useul Numbers

Councillors

Peter Johnson, 342 1399

Leslie Rowlands 342 2454

Andrew Hodson 342 6253

Surgeries held on the rst Saturday in the month at

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of the sort of gems we have come to expect from

Alan Bennett, wonderful quotes such as: “One

does not have to be in the forefront of the strugglefor women’s rights to nd Betty’s decision to marry

Graham deplorable. She wasn’t wholly infatuated,

though she liked the way he looked; but, so too

did he and that unfatuated her a bit.” Good fun,

very light but carefully written- would make a great

present.

Non-Fiction: The Churchills by Mary S Lovell

Of all Britain’s great families perhaps none has been so

overshadowed by the force of one member’s personality as the

Churchills. And yet in this vivid and brilliant dynasty- of which

Gladstone remarked, ‘There never was a Churchill from John of

Marlborough down who had either morals or principles’- theirs turns

out to be a narrative of epic breadth and drama. This biography is

a richly layered portrait of an extraordinary set of men and women-

grandly ambitious, regularly impecunious, impulsive, arrogant and

brave. Towering above the clan is the gure of Winston- his failures

and triumphs shown in a new and revealing context- ultimately our

‘greatest Briton’. By the author of ‘The Mitford Girls’.

Cookery: The Liverpool Cookbook: A Taste of the World in One City.

The Liverpool Cookbook has all the ingredients of a modern recipe book, but

serves up so much more, whetting the appetite with a real taste of the vibrancy that

has shaped the city as a diverse multi-cultural hotpot of avours. From the farmers

markets, generations of potted shrimpers, chocolatiers, and keepers of legendary

home-made ice cream recipes to Michelin star chefs and the feeders of princes and

prime ministers, there are dishes for every palate. Featuring exclusive recipes from

the city’s nest talents , the book explores how readers can get their hands on the

delicious home grown produce that provide the top restaurants to use in their own

dishes. Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of sources, this unique collection of

writing celebrates a world in one city, and is a must for anyone who loves food …andloves Liverpool

BOOK REVIEWS:

WHaT’s NeW iN THe BOOK WORLdBY ELEANOR DAVIES, FROM LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL



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WHAT’S ON IN JUNE


Why is the alphabet in that order? Is it because of the song? – Steven Wright

Friday 3rd June

Wirral Jazz present an evening of jazz at Heswall British Legion, Pensby Road, 7.30-

11.30pm. The Big Easy vintage big band will be performing in aid of Claire House.Ladies don’t forget to bring your parasols for the brolly parade. Contact Clive Edwards

on 336 1190

Sunday 5th June

Raptor Rescue at Wirral Country Park, 10am – 4pm. Join the countryside rangers at

the Thurstaston Centre and see some of the magnicent birds of prey that have been

rescued by Raptor rescue, the UK’s foremost organization for the rehabilitation of birds

of prey. Information and displays throughout the day and goods on sale to help raise

funds for this registered charity. No need to book. Tel 0151 648 4371

Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th JuneThe “Woolgatherers of Heswall” Amateur Dramatic Group are presenting Living

Together by Alan Ayckbourn, at Heswall Hall, 8pm.

A comedy in two acts, Living Together is the nal part of Alan Ayckbourn’s trilogy known

as The Norman Conquests. Annie, the Cinderella of the family, lives at home looking

after her mother. Reg, her brother and his wife Sarah come to stay for a weekend so

that Annie may go away for a “rest”. The general idea is that Annie ought to pair off with

Tom the dull vet but for this weekend it is Norman, husband of Annie’s sister Ruth, with

whom she planned to go. They were to meet secretly but Norman turns up early and

when Annie calls the whole thing off Norman decides to stay on at the house and gets

roaring drunk. That’s when the fun begins. Call 0151 348 1084.l The Woolies” produce many successful plays, and have regular events

including Quiz nights, One Act Play evenings and charity fund raising events.

New members are always welcome, for more information please contact Ann

Traill on 0151 648 2717.

Saturday 18th June

Heswall Hall is the venue for Saturday Night is Music Night with outstanding young

soprano, Laura Sheerin. Beginning with the exciting Overture to Orpheus in the

Underworld by Offenbach. Music by Lehar, Tchaikovsky, Richard Rodgers and John

Barry will also be show-cased. Contact Info Telephone 0151 336 3618 Timings

7.30pm Age range -Please Select- Cost £15 (students U18 at £10)

Friday 24th – Sunday 26th June

The Claire House Summer Festival will be held at Wirral Rugby Club, Clatterbridge,

with live music and comedy acts, a family fun day and Sunday brunch with food

festival.

Saturday 25th June

Barn Owl Talk & Evening Walk, 7:30pm – 10:30pm at the Thurstaston Centre.

Join the Rangers and Steve Harris from the Wirral Barn Owl Group for an evening

illustrated talk along the Wirral Way to (hopefully) see these lovely birds quartering over

the elds at dusk. For further enquiries tel 0151 648 4371



Dog Grooming

HESWALLGROOMING

All sizes ofdogs and cats

welcomeBathing, grooming,

de-matting, clipping,ear & nailcare

Free pick-up & returnCall Lucie on

0151 342 7028or 07714 351378

Computers

Drainage

GORDON HATTON& COMPANY

Drainage Consultants

EST 1965

Blocked Drains Cleared

CCTV Drain Surveys

Drains Relayed

Drains Relined

Septic Tanks

0151 336 228734

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Architect Decorating / Painting

Mike’s

Painting &

Decorating

ServicesFree estimates

No job too small

Tel 336 2591

or 077066 20775

Building & Joinery

Quality, reliable, friendly serviceNo job too big or too small

Free estimates Tel 0151 342 7028Mob 07518340457

G.E BRICKWORK

Local time-served bricklayer

s Bricklayings Sandstone/Stonework s Garden wallss Re-Pointings Restoration work s Garagess Extensions etc

Carpets

l Competitive prices

l Free estimates

l Choose at home

l Time served ftters

l Free delivery

l Reftting & Repairs

Roy Nokes

0151 336 6017Est 1979

Carpets& Vinyls

Directory To advertise in this section

for as little as £16 a month

call 01244 350398

APEX Aerial Services

All types supplied, erectedand repaired.Tel 336 2661

Mob: 07866 073583.

Aerials

DUST-FREE. Domestic Clean-

ing Service.Weekly/fortnightly/

one off cleans. Spring/Deep

Cleans/Cheap rates. Friendly,

reliable service. Tel 342 0059

Mob 07547257341

Cleaning

I.J.M.PAINTING &

DECORATING

TEL IAN

0151 632 5656

or

07973 842010



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Furniture

THE FURNITUREREPAIR COMPANY qAll types of furniture repairs,

loose joints, water and heat marks

removed, French polishing

q Traditional caning

q Leather repairs, scuffs, burns,

scratches etc

q Reupholstery, broken springs,

new webbings

Tel 0151 678 3888

Mob 07958 712781Unit 10, Mill House, Holt Avenue

Moreton, Wirral

All electrical work

undertaken

No obligaon quotes

All work insured

In partnership with

CONSTRUCT4U

For all your building needs

Call Karl on

07766 528728

K DMELECTRICS

Electrical

Gardening

Roy HandLandscape Gardening l Fencing

l Turng

l Hedge cutting

l Scarication

lMoss and weed killing for lawns

l Concrete Imprinting

l Patios

lGrounds maintenance

Call 0151 336 8507

Glaze-rite: Misted units

replaced, all glazing work,

lead repairs, UPVC tted

and PVC repairs. Tel 0151

342 0059 / 078375 84482 www.glaze-rite.com

Glazing

Handyman Service

Painting & Decorating,

roong Paving, Gutter

cleaning, gardening and

all DIY, (24 hours). 0151

342 0059 / 078375 84482

Handyman

Handyman

Servicesl Plumbing & Tiling

l Painting & Wallpaper

l Laminate Flooring

l Flat Pack

l and much more

No job too small

For quality and reliability

call Bill on

327 6883 or 07768 792251Free estimates

Fencing



call 01244 350398

Excavator / Digger

lMini digger & dumper hire

with or without operators

l Gardens cleared, drains

laid, footings dug etc..

l Spoil removal service -

cheaper than skips!

l Top soil & turf supplied

and laid

Tel 07973 334581 www.digandshift.co.uk

T: 0151 336 7598 M: 07957 349 244

Need a new fence?

Call today for a free no obligation quote.

We offer a clean and reliable service at a great price.Removal of existing fences from site is included.

Fully insured.

New Fences/Replacement Panels

Repairs to Old

Gates

Decking

Bespoke Log/Bin Stores

USTFENCING

Driveways / Gardens

DRIVEWAY & PATIOSPECIALISTS

l Indian Stone

l Block Pavingl Fencing

l Pattern imprinted

concrete

Design Service Available

For an affordable quote

please call Steve on

07716 870153

0151 721 0559SMC PAVING

G O’NeilllaNdscapes

Garden Clearance,Patios, Driveways Block Paved,

Flagged & Stoned,Hedges & Trees Trimmed,Cleaning to Drives, Patios & Decking

call Geoff on

0795 721 6065 / 01928 722700

Competitive prices. Free estimates, no obligation



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Double Glazine Repairs

Oven cleaning

Mower repairs

2 CountiesService your mower

before the rush

Mower Repairs

Tel 0151 342 3366l Service/repairs/sharpening

all makes of garden machinery

l Domestic and professional

l Lawn mowers, strimmers,

ride-on tractors, chain saws,

cement mixers, hedge cutters etc.

l Hire equipment

l 25 years experience.

BTL LocksmithLock replacement, lock-outs

Wirral & CheshireVehicle entry 24/7

Home, commercial, auto Your local locksmith

0798 9372509

0151 348 1620 www.bobthelocksmith.com

Locksmith



call 01244 350398

Parkgate

Carpentry

& JoineryEst 25 years

All aspects of Joinery,

built in funiture, windows,

doors, locks and

repairs etc.

No job too small

Tel 0151 336 7011

Mob 07854678140

Joiner

www.doubleglazingrepairswirral.com

0151 336 3798

Double Glazing Repairs We can help with

vMisted and damaged units

v Replacement handles and hinges

vWindow and Door locks

v Sticking doors and jammed locks etc.

Upvc Care and Repair

Call John for friendly advice and free quotation

l COMPLETE KITCHENS

RESPRAYED

l BEDROOM FURNITURE(including ftted wardrobes)

l ANY PIECE OF FURNITURE

STRIPPED & RESPRAYED

www.matt-fnish.co.uk

Call Matt on 0151 356 4400

or 07841 651000

Kitchen Units

Plumbing





KITCHENS l BATHROOMS l BEDROOMS l HOME STUDIES

64 Telegraph Road, Heswall CH60 0AG

Tel/ax: 0151 342 2144

BESPOKE LIFESTYLE INNOVATIVE INTERIORS

Over the past 30 yearsMerilyn has been harnessingher skills and resourcesto bring innovative and

inspirational designs to herclients. Her vast experienceranges rom one-of piecesto whole house projects.Merilyn’s unrivalled passionand ability to understand her

clients’ needs and aspirationsis a breath o resh air

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Heswall Local June 2011