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The campaign says it is also unhappy that work to prepare

plots, including the felling of trees and placing of markers for

the houses, has already begun. This, they feel, should at least

have awaited the outcome of the current consultation process,

and the planning application that has yet to be made, let

Norley residents joined those from other villages in the

Delamere Forest area to demonstrate against the Forestry

Commission’s plans to develop the Forest – particularly,

through its Forest Holidays offshoot, plans for a forest

holiday property development in the North section of

Delamere Forest.

The demonstration was organised by CADD, the

Communities Against Delamere’s Destruction. A good

number of people attended to voice their concerns, as our

pictures show. The local press attended, as did Granada TV,

who covered the event in Granada Reports, on 25 March.

Details of plans were provided in last month’s NN. But

further details can be found on the CADD website

www.cadd.me.uk. The website also contains information on

how to join the protest, template letters and so on.

Nigel Gilding heads up the CADD campaign. We spoke to

him to find out what he aims to achieve…

Awareness seems to be the main thing. Not everyone will

realise that the location of 78 houses, some substantial in size

in the forest (with a purported year round 90% occupancy

rate) will have a considerable impact on the whole forest.

Nigel points out that the population in residence at any one

time (perhaps 450) will be similar in size to that of Manley,

and that all will be using cars on newly made roads into the

forest. He is concerned about impacts on wildlife and on local

residents. Opening up the forest in this way will take cars

into one of the few unspoiled and really quiet areas of the

forest. He is concerned that the forest – and how people will

be able to enjoy it – will be changed forever.

A Growing Concern

News Inside

Jubilee latest....................................................

A visitor writes ....................some observations

A Cottage Garden..........................@ Stonyford

Hannah..........................................British No. 1

Norley History .......................................... 1891

Keep ‘em coming...................recipes for Karen

Nigel Gilding talking to Jon Wild about the Delamere proposals

2 Norley News— April 2012

alone agreed, They believe the work undertaken goes well

beyond what has been described so far as routine thinning.

Of course there are issues about the sustainability of the

forest. In these times assets are often required to pay their

way. And the proposals have so far made much of their green

credentials and economic benefits to the area. But Nigel

worries that these economic benefits suggested may not be

felt around the Forest area, but elsewhere – the Forestry

Commission being a large, national organisation.

The plans for the holiday lets are just part of a bigger plan, to

include the building of a new and considerably bigger visitor

centre near to the present one, and a push to increase the

numbers of visitors to around the million mark, from the

current 750,000 per year.

The Forestry Commission say;

“We have undertaken this pre-planning consultation exercise

and have welcomed comments from all. The drop in sessions

provided us with the opportunity to talk to large numbers of

people to explain the plans in detail and dispel any

misunderstandings.

The Forestry Commission and Forest Holidays have an

established track record of delivering these proposals on the

FC estate, within forest settings, without detriment to the

trees, ecology or wider environment. This is achieved by our

detailed understanding of the forest together with specialist

knowledge and construction techniques, allowing the discrete

and careful insertion of the purpose built units into a natural

setting.

Development of the proposals will be of low impact to the

existing woodland, as will the ongoing operation of the

site. The proposals will also allow this part of the forest to be

managed as continuous cover forest, rather than being clear

felled and replanted, and provide for further planting and

management to expand and diversify the habitat and

provide for further ecological diversification.”

Some Norley residents may feel that this is an issue based

some way from Norley. That may be true to a degree, but

the Forest is an amenity many of us use on a regular basis,

and it is important we all receive the information we need to

make up our minds about these plans. Your NN suggests

that you have a look on line at the CADD site—

www.cadd.me.uk – also at the Forest Holidays site at

www.forestholidays.co.uk too, which shows pictures of

other, similar developments.

The consultation will have closed by the time you read this,

but the campaign are keen you take every opportunity to

express your views anyway as all comments will be

reported to planners when the time comes.

Jon

Norley's Diamond Jubilee

Celebrations

Stop Press: Norley's big lunch to celebrate the

jubilee will now be a party picnic lunch. This will be

on School Bank near the Tigers Head at 1:30pm Sunday 3rd

June 2012.

Bring your favourite foods and celebrate with family and

friends. Fun and frolics for all will include the Diamond

Games, bouncy castle and traditional games.

Plans for the Scarecrow walk on Tuesday are also

progressing. We have lots of offers to make scarecrows, but

we need lots more! See the form below.

Please can we ask for volunteers to donate some time to

help arrange this free event to bring the village together?

There won't be another Diamond Jubilee for most of us.

Let's make it an event to remember. Details of how you can

help follow below.

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What? � Help setting up of tables and chairs What for? � Village Street Party When? � Sunday, 3rd June am

John Whitlow at The Tigers Head 01928 788309 [email protected]

What? � Help with setting up of games,

suggesting games, run games What for? � The Diamond Games (Children

Games, adults welcome!) When? � Sunday, 3rd June , 2.00 pm & 5.00 pm Ideas so far; � Egg & Spoon Race, Tug of War,

Three legged race

Nick Taylor 01928 789933 [email protected]

What? � Help putting up bunting What for? � Village Street Party When? � Saturday, 2nd June pm

Victoria Greasley 01928 242 943 [email protected]

What? � Help with preparing cakes, coffee and

tea & selling them � Help with setting up tables and chairs What for? � Village Hall afternoon coffee & cake When? � Tuesday, 5th June (main event)

Jon Wild 01928 788282, [email protected]

Village History � pictures-items of interest for

display wanted.

Jon Wild, as above

What? � Help with designing the Jubilee

Programme What for? � Jubilee Weekend When? � Well in advance

Alison Greasley 01928 788006. [email protected]


NHS Communication and

Involvement Survey

The local NHS is reviewing how it communicates

information and provides opportunities for patients and the

public to have their say. They are asking local people to

contribute their views and would like them to complete a

survey. This can be done on l ine a t

www.surveymonkey.com/s/nhscommunication or contact

the NHS survey team by phone on 0800 5877 888. The

survey is short and simple. It asks questions such as ‘How

do you find out about local health services and staying

healthy campaigns’ and takes just a few minutes to

complete.

You can win a £30 voucher if you complete the survey!

My Norley Visits For the last ten years or so I have been coming for the day,

twice a month, to visit my good friend. She has a small dog

which I take for a walk in the morning and again later in the

afternoon around Norley. On these walks I have met some

very nice people and when I meet these days we have a bit

of a chat. I also visit your village shop.

One thing I always do is read the ‘Norley News’ which I’m

sure is much appreciated by the people of Norley. I became

a community (Parish) councillor in the early seventies in my

village but this month will be my last; I shall not be

standing in next month’s elections. I’m now in my early

seventies. The greatest gift most of us have is good health,

but as one gets older, this is gradually taken back.

In some ways your village is ahead of us, in other ways you

are behing us. We don’t have a village paper like you do, or

as many events in the year. In this month’s Norley News,

two of your headlines which grabbed my attention were

“No more dog mess” and “What a load of rubbish”. This

does not surprise me as I’ve never seen a village so short of

litter bins. Wrexham Borough Council supply all villages

with smart, vandal proof litter bins (they are very heavy).

These bins are emptied every week. The council also

provides doggy bags free if one calls in at one of the council

offices. We have about ten bins in my village which have

greatly reduced dog mess and litter in the village.

Also to help the aged and school children we have about

five bus stop shelters in the village, again provided by

Wrexham Council.

Please don’t take this as criticism of your lovely village, it’s

just my thoughts put to paper. At the present time Wrexham

Borough Council are having solar panels fitted on all

council owned houses and O.A.P. bungalows and to date

have completed a few hundred.

I thank you for your time in reading this letter. Keep up the

good work.

Many thanks, N Jackson, Penycae, Clwyd

Stonyford Cottage Gardens We met Tony and Jan Overland on a particularly beautiful

afternoon in March, when the charming gardens were

looking at their very best. Those of you who have been to

Stonyford Cottage will be aware of the beautiful setting and

the tranquil atmosphere. What you may be less aware of is


that there have been improvements made to the garden, that

this is a really good value place to buy home grown plants,

and that there are some interesting events coming up over

the summer.

Tony and Jan have lived in this area for 40 years, around 30

at Stonyford Cottage. They run the business with their sons

Andrew, Phillip daughter-in-law Angie. The gardens have

been open to the public since 1993. They have for some

years taken part in Open Days for charity under the

National Gardens Scheme.

As well as the enchanting garden with its pond (looking

great in Spring) and shop, there is a tempting tearoom.

The shop grows all its own plants, focusing on shrubs,

alpines, perennials, and conservatory plants. Tony studied

originally at Kew Gardens, and has worked in horticulture

for 40 years. His sons and daughter-in-law are taking on

more of the business now.

New developments for this year include improved

walkways in the garden, a new bird watching hide, an

information centre and the chance to get closer to the

garden’s hens.

Events to watch out for this year include the National

Garden Scheme open days on Sun 10 June, and Sun 5

August (both 1.30-5PM), the Plant Hunters Fair on 5 June,

and a performance of Much Ado About Nothing, given by

the Folksy Theatre Company in the garden, on 2 August.

The Garden is on Stonyford Lane, reached from Norley by

following Cheesehill Lane, towards Oakmere. They are

open Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM-5PM, Bank Holidays 10-

5PM. Admission is £3.50, but they offer a very attractive

Garden Season Pass for £5, that includes 10% discount on

plants purchased.

Jon

Delamere Forest 41 Club 41 Club meets locally once a month and provides

fellowship and community service activities for ex members

of Round Table and associates. Our organisation has more

than 20 active members with a large proportion living in

Norley, Acton Bridge, Kingsley and Cuddington. The

charity side is only a small part of our activities – we are a

social club with a conscience. If you are interested and / or

would like to get involved please contact Martin Bell on

01928 788658 or John Morris on 01606 851377

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Fortunately I only lost about a minute and made up the lost

time later on in the course. During my sprint for the finish, I

heard the commentator announcing my name and saying I

was leading my age group. I had a nerve-wracking wait until

all the other competitors had finished, but at last I knew I had

won my first individual British Championship! I felt a bit

embarrassed when I stood on the podium and collected my

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The following day was the Middle Distance Championship at

Strensall Common, near York. This was a single run over a

distance of 2.3 km. The area was a marshy, flat military

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British Number 1

On Saturday 24th of March I went to York to compete in the

British Orienteering Sprint Championships and Middle

Distance Championships 2012.

When I, my mum and my dad arrived at the University of

York, we dropped off all our equipment in the sports hall and

went outside and waited for our start time. The weather was

cold and foggy and cheering in people was less enthusiastic

than normal.

As soon it was time to go to the start I started feeling really

nervous and excited, I was jumping up and down. Finally we

arrived; I got my number and stared at the clock waiting

impatiently for it to change. At last it did and I went in to the

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was huge). I concentrated on the map and nearly ran into

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mistake, running straight past the control and past a load of

trees! I soon realized my mistake and corrected as fast as I

could.

The finish was near, I could hear the commentator. As I

neared the last control I put on a sprint and finished the

course in a time of 15 minutes and 2 seconds. My print-outs

said I was 1st and so I was very pleased. I stayed in 1st place

and so went into the A final.

There was a huge scrum to find out when the start times were,

but eventually I managed to find out. After a 3 hour wait

competitors started finishing, so went out to cheer them in.

Then I made my way to the start, feeling quite positive

because I knew I had already beaten all the girls in my class.

Once I had set off, I settled down quite quickly and started to

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subsoil is marl. Chief crops early potatoes and pasture. The

area is 1411 acres, rateable value £3753, and the population

in 1891 is 694 persons. Endowed Church school (mixed)

built 1835 for 125 children And average attendance 95,

George Lake the master.

Private Residents:

Colonel Walter Richard Lascelles J.P. Norley Bank.

The Rev’d Charles Rushbrooke Nunn, F.R.G.S. Vicar.

Mrs,. Nutting.

Samuel Henry Woodhouse J.P. Norley Hall.

Commercial:

Joseph Blain, Blacksmith

Mrs. Elizabeth Blakeborough, Grocer and Beer Retailer.

James Chrimes Painter, Paperhanger, Decorator, Grocer ,

Draper and General Dealer.

John Chrimes, Saddler and Post Office.

Joseph Chrimes, Farmer.

Joseph Chrimes ,Shopkeeper.

Robert Chrimes, Farmer.

Walter Chrimes, Wheelwright, Coffin Maker, Carpenter and

Joiner.

Samuel Chrimes, Junior, Farmer and Shopkeeper.

Arthur Done, Farmer (Wob Farm)

Christopher Fletcher, Cowkeeper.

John Gerrard Farmer.

Thomas Grice, Farmer.

Richard Hardman, Plasterer.

Mrs Annie Hitchen, Farmer.

James Hough, Farmer.

Samuel Hough, Farmer and Cowkeeper

William Hough, Butcher.

Mark Humphries, Bricklayer and Plasterer.

bombs and adders! I found the course was really simple, but

I did make one small mistake. Once again I was identified by

the commentator and I knew I had done well. It was another

long wait for prize-giving, but it was a lovely sunny day and I

cheered in other members of my club, Deeside OC.

Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and successful

weekend and I was over the moon with my results. I am now

double British Champion!

by Hannah Hateley

Norley circa 1891 Norley is a township formed in 1832 into a parish and

scattered village, one and a half miles from Delamere station,

three miles South West of Acton Bridge; four and a half miles

South East of Frodsham,and 175 miles from London by rail.

The Church of St. John the Evangelist rebuilt in 1879 at a

cost, including the organ of £5000. It is an edifice of red

sandstone consisting of chancel, nave, south porch, and a

tower at the East end, containing a clock and one bell, with

seating for about 300. The living is a vicarage, average tithe

rent of £43, gross yearly valus £175, net £155, in the gifr of

Samuel Henry Woodhouse Esq., andn held since 1887 by

Rev’d C R Nunn of Cambridge and Durham universities and

F.R.G.S.

Wesleyan Methodist Chapel also, Temperance Hall built in

1888 at a cost of £300. The Independent Order of Rechabites

No. 19 District hold their meetings in the Temperance Hall.

Norley Bank is the seat of Colonel Walter Richard Lascelles

J.P.; and Norley Hall of Samuel Henry Woodhouse Esq. J.P.

The Right Honorable Arthur Hugh Smith-Barry M.P. of Fota

Island Queenstown is Lord of the Manor. S H Woodhouse is

the principal landowner. The soil is light and sandy, and the

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CALL FOR LAND! The Open Morning and survey identified that there is a need

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working with PlusDane Housing Association to deliver a

small number of houses to meet needs of local residents.

The next step is to identify a suitable site(s), which will be

appraised by PlusDane and Cheshire West and Chester

Council. The Parish Council will formally consult with

Norley residents once a short-list of sites has been prepared.

To be suitable, land has to:

Be in an appropriate location (i.e. sit within or on the edge

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Relate well to the village

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Small sites (e.g. space for a pair of semi-detached houses)

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Ralph Humphries, Joiner.

Charles Jeffrey, Head Gardener to Colonel W.R.Lascelles.

Edward Jones, Farmer (Town Farm)

John Lewis, Farmer.

Richard Lewis, Farmer.

Samuel Lewis, Farmer.

Thomas Lightfoot, Farmer.

Willian Lightfoot, Baker and Flour Dealer.

John Maddock, Farmer

Miss Annie Minshal, Farmer, (Hatchmere)

Thomas Newall, Farmer.

Joseph Nixon, Joiner.

John Pickering, Farmer,

William Pickering, Farmer,

Hugh Richardson Farmer.

Mrs Ann Jane Robinson, Farmer (Brown Moss Farm)

James Robinson, Beer retailer, Hatchmere.

Samuel Robinson, Farmer (Green Slate Farm)

Thomas Robinson, Farmer (Norley Hall Farm)

George Sanders, Shopkeeper.

John Savage, Shoemaker.

Joseph Thompson, Beer Retailer.

Thomas Thompson. Wheelwright and Coffin Maker.

Caleb Walker, Farmer.

John Walker, Tailor.

Thomas Williams, Cow Keeper.

Abraham Worsley, Cowkeeper.

William Yearsley, Tailor.

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Primary School

April Newsletter

Cross Country On Friday the 16th of March, year 3, 4, 5 and 6 went to the

Cross Country in Delamere Forest and did their very best. A

talk at the beginning with all the competitor’s, told them

what to do. These were some of the Schools competing: ST

Luke’s, Norley, Kingsley ST John, Helsby Hillside,

Frodsham Weavervale…

The first race was the younger year 3 girls, when the whistle

blew they set off and the younger year 3 boys lined up. Lots

of people had turned up to cheer on the children competing;

School children and adults covered the finish line waiting


Over all it was a great day.

By Tabi & Grace

April Recipes I hope you enjoyed last month’s recipes and have found

time to visit Dave and Mary at The Stores, Norley.

April’s recipes were compiled over a Saturday morning

discussion on Dave’s range of St Pierre brioche. Brioche is

a versatile ingredient, it is delicious when toasted or even

dunked into a mug of hot chocolate. Apparently brioche

makes amazing bread and butter pudding. A big thank you

to Betty Knight for her recipe inspiration.

Carrying on with the indulgent pudding theme, it was not

difficult to create another pudding, given the great range of

dried fruits, nuts and berries, syrups and even organic

treacles close at hand. Sticky Date and Almond Squares are

easy to make, and can be eaten hot with a dollop of crème

fraiche or left to cool in the tin.

Bread and Butter Brioche Pudding Ingredients 284ml carton double cream 300ml whole milk – or one pint whole milk, omit the cream

for the first finishers.

As soon as the last children from the following race had

finished the next race started.

There were many strong positions, in particular a 1st in

older year 6 girls, many 3rd’ds in a variety of age groups,

4th’s and lots more excellent places.

Everyone enjoyed the experience of the Cross Country and

the year 6’s savoured their last race.

Hannah Y6

Art Day On Thursday the 15th of March. Kingsley year 5 and 6 and

Norley year 5 and 6 had an art day. Kinsley came down to

Norley to do this art day with us.

So when they got here we started. An art teacher, Lucy

Seker, came in to do the art day with us. Lucy taught us

how to do our self-portraits.

To start we had to draw a face shape, and then we had to put

lines on the face to get the features in the right places. After

we had done the lines we stared drawing the eyes, nose, lips

and all the other things you have on your face.

After we had finished our self-portraits we did Pablo

Picasso’s work. His type of art was very adventurous; he

made faces with a twist, all the features were all muddle. So

when we did our work like his we got a piece of A3 paper

and started.

To make a good effect on the pictures we used oil pastels.


8 egg yolks 75g caster sugar vanilla essence(optional) 1 pack St Pierre chocolate chip brioche rolls Serves 4

Method

First make the custard. Put the cream, milk in a saucepan.

Bring to the boil, and remove from the heat.

Put the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and whisk until

doubled in volume. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture on

to the egg yolk mixture, stirring all the time. Add vanilla if

using.

Return the whole lot to the pan and cook gently over a low

heat, stirring all the time, until the custard is thick enough to

coat the back of a wooden spoon. Pour the custard into a

bowl, and leave to cool.

Put a piece of cling film directly on to the surface of the

custard to prevent a skin forming.

Slice the brioche rolls into 1cm-thick slices and lay 1/3 of

them flat in the bottom of a large, deep-sided oven proof

dish and pour 1/3 of the custard over the top. Push the

brioche down to ensure it soaks up the custard. Repeat the

process.

Cut the remaining brioche and arrange neatly on top of the

last layer pour over the remaining custard and leave the

pudding to rest in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 170°C, gas mark 3. Cook the pudding

for 40-50 minutes or until the custard has just set. If the

pudding appears dry, add extra cream during the cooking

process. Serve immediately with cream or custard.

Sticky Date and Almond squares Ingredients 200g pack Natural Selection Dates, chopped 125g butter, softened 200g soft dark brown sugar 2 large eggs

100g plain flour 100g flaked almonds Makes about 16 squares

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Line a shallow 30 x

20cm tray with baking paper. Place the dates in a bowl and

cover with 125ml boiling water. Leave to soak for 15

minutes.

Cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one

at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift in the flour

and fold in the dates and almonds.

Spread the mixture into the tin and bake for 25 minutes until

it springs to the touch.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin.

Karen Pickup

Norley WI March

8th 2012

Helen welcomed many visitors to our open meeting.

She said that in the Quiz we came second and qualified for

the final.

Asked for help to make the Scarecrow, our entry into the

Jubilee competition.

Skittles at Bickerton Poacher on Thursday 15th

Notified us of the brief history and trial of Spinning ~

Thursday April 26th at 7-30 in the Hall

Meadow Bank~ May 2nd, Phantom May ~ 8th, Jubilee ~

June 7th, Haworth Trip ~ July 7th.

There is a quiz sheet for £1 on sale. All about biscuits and

money raised will go to ACWW. (Associated

Countrywomen of the World) Helping children in the

Cameroons. ... £10 prize

The first of the new Group Meetings will be held in

Frodsham and the main speaker will be Trisha Stewart of

the Calendar Girls. Tickets will be £5 each 7-30pm in the


For the Diamond Jubilee Weekend at the beginning of June we are planning a scarecrow trail

in Norley and are hoping to have as great and wonderful a display as possible! The theme is

the last 60 years of Queen Elisabeth’s reign.

Some of the scarecrows will have the honour of being part of the Scarecrow Quiz, which will

open on Tuesday, 5th June at 12.00 at the Village Hall, where the question sheet can be picked

up.

There will be a lot of prices; not just for the winners of the quiz but also for the scarecrows! The

Winners will be celebrated in due style at around 4pm at the Village Hall, where refreshments

can had.

Let us know by Monday, 16th April

if you can be part of this. You can either e-mail the team directly on

[email protected],

[email protected],

[email protected]

or fill in the attached form and drop it off at The Stores.


Name/Club, etc

Address

Contact No/e-mail

What is your idea for the

Scarecrow?

Brian Wainwright

WHITBYS LANE GARAGE Whitbys Lane

Winsford CW7 2LZ

01606 593619

Hall. Tea/coffee and cake in the interval. If non WI

members would like to attend, find a member who just

might be able to find one.

The talk was by Kate Crawley a Magistrate since 1991. She

explained how courts were started in 1195 with one titled

person in charge who was capable of having the felons head

chopped off to the three on the bench that we have today.

The first woman Magistrate was taken on in 1919. She

explained how they thought and carried out their decisions.

There are more than just the magistates court, others are,

family, youth and problem solving. Making sure that all is

fair.

Our peep into the justice system was very enlightening.

Vote of thanks was given by Elsie Naylor

The next meeting in Norley Village Hall starting at 7~30pm

Thursday April 12th will have a talk on Hearing dogs for

Deaf People.

Mary Ramskill

Wednesday Club Diary

April & May 2012 4th April AGM

11th April Sales table

18th April Trip to Oswaldtwistle Mill and tour

25th April Club meeting

2 May Club meeting

9th May Sales table

16th May Visit from Frodsham Townswomens Guild

23rd May Trip to Lytham St Annes and a meal at the

Chadwick Hotel

30th May Club meeting

For more information contact Joan Barclay 01928 788394

Reports of ‘bogus callers’ are currently being received

across the Rural Area. Whilst some have been checked out

by Police Officers and identified as genuine, the potential

for such a scam is real. Please ensure that any caller to your

home or business premises can show you proof of identity.

Genuine operators will welcome such an approach. Please

call us with anything you consider to be suspicious.


Vehicle registration plates have been stolen from a Blue

Fiat Punto in Christleton. The registration number is

FP51MGE, please report any sightings if you see a vehicle

displaying this number other than one as described above.

There is nothing to suggest any link with the above theft,

but a Grey Citroen Xsara has had it’s registration plates

stolen in Cuddington. The number is DA53WWJ, again if

you see this on any vehicle other than described please call

the police.

Over recent weeks several vehicles parked and unattended

at the Fox and Barrel Inn, Cotebrook have either been

broken into and property stolen or had damage to the door

lock. If you see anything unusual or suspicious in car parks

at any public house or restaurant etc please don’t hesitate to

report it to the police.

A black twin axle Ivor Williams trailer has been stolen from

a driveway in Utkinton whilst the occupants were away.

Whilst offences of this type have been on the decline

recently I would ask that you review any security measures

in place for such vehicles.

Police Officers executed a Drugs Warrant at an address in

Kingsley Road, Frodsham on Wednesday 21st March. A

large number of cannabis plants were seized and the

occupant arrested. They are currently on Police Bail

pending further forensic enquiries.

Inspector Keith Curbishley 0845 458 6393

Cancer Research Eddisbury Square, Frodsham

Volunteers are needed to help in this busy charity. All ages

welcome! If you have some spare hours Ruth would be very

grateful. Please contact her on 01928 731139

Forest Events Spellbound Forest, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May -

English Fairy Tales will be brought to life through theatrical

p er fo r mance , mus ic and v i sua l a r t and

dance www.spellboundforest.org.uk

HealthCycle cycling courses, offering gentle cycling

activity perfect for improving health, and building

confidence and skills under the guideance of a qualified

instructor. The next 6 week course runs every Tuesday

from 24th April to 29th May. Further courses will be run in

June/July and Sept/Oct.

Big Jubilee Forest Picnic, Sunday 3rd June - come and

celebrate with us, we've got the space you just need to bring

the picnic!

The Wombats concert on Sunday 8th July - tickets still

available. Will Young concert on Friday 6th July and Plan

B concert on Saturday 7th July both sold out.

Starts 19 April Childrens' Dance Classes at Norley

Village Hall on Thursdays from 4:30 -

6:00pm.

To include: baby ballet, tap & street

dance.

Contact Sara 07837053539

Ruth & Robert Downes Invite you

To a Grand Cheese and Wine Evening with Prizes, Nibbles, Raffle

on

Friday 20th April at

Dodsley Hall Farm Time: 7.00 pm for 7.30pm.

Tickets: £10 For Tickets (strictly limited) please contact

Brian Coglan - 01928 787426


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Norley Directory Parish Council ~~ Dennis Ford (Chairman) ~ 01928

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787496, email [email protected] Liz and Tony Lavin Katy Percival Frodsham & District Choral Society The Wednesday Club Bill & Libby Appleton Les & Gladys Archer Sophie & Martin Gambrell Mary Ramskill Joan Hunt Helen Welburn Mrs I Preston Monica Stewart Norley Horticultural Soc Tony & Katie Simpson James & Megan Posnett Bob & Ruth Downes Pauline & Mike Kay The Basnett Family Barbara Jones Norley Bowling Club Marie Cliffe Gill & John Lunt 1st Norley Scout Group, Norley WI Mary Owen Judith Hull Rosamund Walley Darren and Jane Stubbs Delamere Stores Anon (x13) Norley CE Primary School The residents of Hatchmere Park Helen and Mike Ebbitt Bette Ashbrook Pat Dixon Stephné Douglas Bruce & Ruth Lane Liz Robinson Frazer & Katrina Higson John & Maureen Lewis

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Frodsham and District Choral Society perform

two popular modern works in their concert,

War and Peace: Karl Jenkins' popular 'The

Armed Man' and John Rutter's beautiful,

moving Requiem on Saturday 28th April at

7.30 pm at St. Laurence's Church, Frodsham,

with soloists Farhan Abu Hassan and Eleanor

Garside and orchestral accompaniment by the

Northern Ensemble, conductor Howard Kane,

accompanist Robert Woods. Tickets cost £10 or

£8 concessions and are available from

Frodsham Frames, tel. 01928 733247 or 733377

or on the door.


The Tigers HeadThe Tigers HeadThe Tigers HeadThe Tigers Head Tel 01928 788309Tel 01928 788309Tel 01928 788309Tel 01928 788309

Thursday 19th AprilThursday 19th AprilThursday 19th AprilThursday 19th April Theme Night: MexicanTheme Night: MexicanTheme Night: MexicanTheme Night: Mexican

Come and dine Mexican style 3 Course meal and a glass of wine for £18.95

(10%discount for groups of 6 or more)

Booking essential £££££££££££$$$$$$$££££££££

Thursday Nights “InThursday Nights “InThursday Nights “InThursday Nights “In to Win” to Win” to Win” to Win” If you’re not in you can’t win!!

LAST MONTHS DRAW RESULTS Date Property lost pot!! 16/02/12 Forest Mere, Delamere Road £210 23/02/12 No. 3 Orchard Way, Nursery Park £215 01/03/12 Edgemere, Post Office Lane £220 08/03/12 The Nurses Bungalow, Crabmill Lane £225 15/03/12 No.1 Crown Inn, Fingerpost Lane £230 22/03/12 Brookside, Blakemere Lane £235

£££££££££$$$$$£££££££££ TUESDAY NIGHT IS QUIZ NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY AT 9.30PM

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Dates for your diary: Friday 20th April live music night *********************

Theme Night for May: Italian, 17th May *********************

Jubilee WeekendJubilee WeekendJubilee WeekendJubilee Weekend: All weekendAll weekendAll weekendAll weekend : Beer FestivalBeer FestivalBeer FestivalBeer Festival Bank Holiday MondayBank Holiday MondayBank Holiday MondayBank Holiday Monday: Pram RacePram RacePram RacePram Race Fancy Dress for Runner’s & Baby: Get “pram building” If it has 3 or 4 wheels and can carry “your baby” its a pram!! And no, dads can’t arrive with standard buggy complete with toddler this is not the general idea!! Please pick up entry forms from us or the Stores available early April. Prizes for best fancy dress, best pram and of course winning the races. Bouncy Castle Bouncy Castle Bouncy Castle Bouncy Castle BBQBBQBBQBBQ Bank Holiday Monday EvBank Holiday Monday EvBank Holiday Monday EvBank Holiday Monday Eveningeningeningening: live music from local well known group “Cheeky Monkey” outdoors *********************************************

MEAL VOUCHERMEAL VOUCHERMEAL VOUCHERMEAL VOUCHER APRIL 2012APRIL 2012APRIL 2012APRIL 2012

20% off any evening meal from the Main Menu or Sunday Main Menu (12-6.30pm)

when booked in advance Cannot be used with any other offer. Maximum 6people per booking. NOT AVAILABLE EASTER WEEKEND

email: [email protected] Frodsham Police Stn:~ CAT (Community Action Team) 0845

458 6393. For Non-Emergency Dial 0845 458 0000 In an Emergency always dial 999 Home Watch Officer:~ Liz Biddle, Cheshire West and Chester 01244 614291 It is possible to leave a message for your local police team, based at Frodsham police station, to ask for advice or information about non urgent, community police matters. Our local community police team are based at Frodsham police station - 0845 458 6393. An officer will return the call within 24 hours

Bus Service – Number 48 to Frodsham via School Bank, Hough Lane and High St: 0930, 1130. 1330. 1535. 1730 - Last bus from Northwich 1705 to Northwich via High St, Hough Lane and School Bank: 0756. 1036. 1236. 1436. 1636. Last bus from Frodsham Co-op 1609

St. John’s Parish Church ~ Rev Pete Rugen ~ Ruth Downes 01928 788748 ~ the Parish Room can be hired

Norley Methodist Church ~ Rev’d Pat Christopher 733180 ~ Schoolroom for hire ~ contact Ruth Lane 788071

Sunday School 10-45 am Hazel Dale 787216 Craft Club ~ Alison Twinn 01829 760371 Walks ~ Bruce Lane 788071 ~ Walks on the 1st Wed each

month. Everyone welcome! Cheshire Wildlife Trust ~ Bob Greenwood 01928 788475 THE STORES (Our village shop) ~ USE IT, OR LOSE IT ~

01928 788044. Opening Hours: Mon & Tues 7am to 7pm Weds 7am to 2pm Thurs & Fri 7am to 7pm Sat 8am to 1pm Sun 8am to 1pm

Norley C.E Primary School ~ Headteacher: Mrs A Griffiths ~ 01928 788471 ~ Fax 01928 787554

Norley Mothers & Toddlers ~ 0-5’s ~ 10 ‘til 12 Weds at Norley CE Primary School. Further details from Louise Lee 01928 787287.

Village Hall ~~ Available for Hire. To book, call Marie 01928 788181 (on behalf of the management committee). Hall hire facilities include, equipment, bar space, tables, chairs, heating etc

Mobile Library Every other Wednesday: Norley School Car Park 11.00 to 11.15 am Norley Nursery Park 11:20 to 11:35 am Hatchmere Fortune Palace 11:40 to 12:10 pm For more information contact Northwich Library on 01606 44221 or log on to www.cheshire.gov.uk/library/mobilelibrary

Scouts (in the scout hut in Crabmill Lane) ~ (Age 10 to 13) Tuesdays 7-30 to 9 pm. Beavers Tuesdays 6-7 pm Cubs Mondays 6-45 to 8-15pm More details from Bruce Lane ~ 01928 788071 The ‘hut’ is also available for hire. Contact Contact Les Bennion 787636

Guides ~ Sue Clough 01606 333733 W.I ~ 2nd Thursday in the month 7-30 pm in the Village Hall ~

Di Ramsbottom 01928 788 969 Wednesday Club (Over 60’s) ~~ Wednesdays 2-4 pm Village

Hall ~~ Joan Barclay 01928 788394 Bingo ~ Every other Monday in the Village Hall ~ Ruth Broome

788026 Bowls behind the Village Hall ~ Eric & Barbara Bryan 01928

788203 Bowls at the Tiger’s Head ~ Trevor 01928 788309 Horticultural Society ~~ Margaret Worrall 01928 788278 Junior Badminton meets most Thursday evenings during term

time from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Norley village Hall. We offer Professional Coaching for only £2 per session. New members aged 8 & over are always welcome! For more


details phone Norma Kelly on: 01606 881941 Ladies Badminton: Shirley Craven 787251 Cheshire West & Chester Council ~ 0300 1238123 or e.mail [email protected]

There are various voluntary/not for profit organisations operating in Vale Royal who may be able to offer advice, or arrange for work to be carried out in residential properties eg: ARENA Options Ltd ~ Care & Repair Services 0845 142 2064

Weaver Horizon (part of Weaver Vale Housing Trust) maintenance team will quote for all types of maintenance work for private home owners 01606 813452

Help the Aged ~ Handy Van Scheme 01255 473999 Furniture Finders ~~ Donate or collect furniture (recycling) at

Winsford. 0845 0264727 email ~ [email protected] ~ website: www.ffow.co.uk

Rural Buses ~ 01606 810 660 (Door to Door ~ Book the day before your journey)

Travel for Over 60’s and disabled persons ~ Wyvern House

~ 01606 867928 Age Concern ~ David Goodwin 01606 888921 Pensions Office ~ 0845 60 60 265

Community ‘Classifieds’ PUBS: Tiger’s Head 01928 788309 ~ Carrier’s Inn 01928

787877 Chinese Restaurant:~ Fortune Palace ~ Eat in or out (No

delivery) 01928 788293/Fax 01928 787682 Holland Pharmacy ~ 01928 788559 Electrician:~ SWP Electrics 01928 740415 or 01928 740237 Electrician ~ Kingsley Electrical, Frank Pilgrim 01928

788971, 07711 258677 General Household maintenance, rubbish removal, general

joinery ~ Munroe & Son 01928 787025 or 07875 304664 Property Repairs:~ Mike Kay 787292 ~ ALL EXTERIOR &

INTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. The Ovencleaners ~Lorraine~ 01928 723 906 or 0795

8610 403 or [email protected] Private Taxi Hire ~ Billinge Travel ~ Airport Runs, Social

evenings and days out. Ian Bettley 01829 732036 ~ 07773 119 631

NJN Plastering Service

Clean, Reliable with 30 years experience

tel 01928 787196 mob 07747785265


Christians Together in Norley

Churches and Clergy

Anglican

St John the Evangelist, Norley Vicar: Rev’d Peter Rugen 01928 787180 Curate: Revd Gill Stanning 01928 788623

Methodist

Norley Methodist Church Minister: Revd Sue Levitt 01829 741022

Roman Catholic

St Luke’s, Frodsham Priest: Mgr Peter O’Neill 01928 733127

Church Services

The nearest Roman Catholic Church is St Luke’s, Frodsham. Services normally are; Sunday Mass 9 am, 11 am Saturday 6.00 pm Weekdays 9.30 am except Tuesday when 7.15 pm

Norley Anglican and Methodist Services

APRIL Sunday 1

st April Palm Sunday Sunday April 22

nd

9.30am Holy Communion St John’s, Norley 10.00am Worshipping Together

St John’s, Norley

10:45am Morning Worship Norley Methodist 10.45am Morning Worship Norley Methodist 11.15am All Age Worship St John’s, Norley 6.30pm St John’s, Kingsley 6.30pm Evening Worship Norley Methodist

Contemporary Worship

6.30pm Holy Communion Norley Methodist

Thursday 5th

April Maundy Thursday Sunday April 29th

6.30pm CW Communion St John’s, Norley To be announced St John’s, Norley

10.45am Morning Worship Norley Methodist

Friday 6th

April Good Friday 6.30pm Evening worship

11.00am Morning Worship Norley Methodist

Joint service at Blakelees

Sunday 8

th April Easter Day

8.15am BCP Communion St John’s, Norley 9.00am All Age Worship +

Holy Communion Norley Methodist

10.00am Family Worship St John’s, Norley

6.30pm Easter Praise Norley Methodist 6.30pm Easter Praise Norley Methodist

Sunday 15th

April

8.15am BCP Communion St John’s, Norley 9.00am Norley@9 Norley Methodist

10.00am Morning Worship St John’s, Norley 10.45am Morning Worship Norley Methodist 6.30pm Evening Worship Norley Methodist

You are welcome to join these activities:-

Tuesdays 10.00 – 12.00 Craft Club at Norley Methodist Church. – Contact Alison Twinn (01829 760371) for information

4th April Meet 9.45am First Wednesday – meet at Norley Methodist – Contact Richard Ramsbottom

(788969) for details

11th April Noon Open Door Lunch at Norley Methodist Church – contact Joan (01606 301198) by

Sunday 8th April if you want to attend

15th March 2.00pm Norley Ecumenical Ladies Group at Norley Parish Centre - Contact Joan

Loukes (788874)

26th April

Noon Open Door Lunch at Norley Methodist Church – Contact Ruth 788071) by

Sunday 22nd

April if you want to attend

26th April 1.30pm Thursday Club at Norley Methodist Church


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What’s On In Norley – April and May 2012 Day Dates Event

Time Details

Village Hall Diary For information about Village Hall availability or any other booking enquiries ~ contact Marie Cliffe tel 01928 788181

Monday April 23 May 7 21

Bingo

Eyes down 7.30 pm Everybody welcome! Contact Ruth Broome 788026

Monday April 9

Car Boot Sale To book a table inside or an outside pitch contact Mari Cliffe 01928 788181

Tuesday April 3 10 17 24 May 1 8 15 22 29

Ladies Badminton

1 :00pm – 3:00 Contact Shirley Craven 01928 787251

Tuesday April 3 10 17 24 May 1 8 15 22 29

Private Badminton Group 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Tuesday April 3 10 17 24

Senior Badminton 7pm Contact Mark Perry 01928 732194 Or Jean Welch 01928 731776

Wednesday April 4 11 25 May 2 9 16 30

Wednesday Club

2pm Contact Joan Barclay 788394

Wednesday April 4 11 18 25 May 2 9 16 23 30

Zumba Classes

7 :00 – 8:00 Contact Sara 07837053539

Thursday April 12 May 10

W.I. 7:30pm Contact Helen 01928 787092

Thursday April 26

W.I. Wool spinning

demonstration and talk

7:30pm Contact Helen 01928 787092

Thursday April 19 26 May 3 10 17 24 31

Children’s dance classes 4:30 – 6:00 Contact Sara 07837053539

Friday April 6 13 20 27

Senior Badminton 7pm Contact Mark Perry 01928 732194 Or Jean Welch 01928 731776

Saturday May 19

Craft Club for charity 11:am – 4pm

Sunday Mar 4 11 18 25 April 1 15 22 29

Private booking 4-6pm

Sunday April 8

Setting up inside for Car

Boot sale

Contact Mari Cliffe 01928 788181

Sunday April 15

Cycling Club event All day

If you have a forthcoming event planned, email the details to us and we can include it here

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