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IF there is one thing that has been tendency to say: “OK - but not near 

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shown by the ongoing consultation my house.” 

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on Frodsham Town Council’s People living near Churchfields, 

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strategy for the improvement of for instance, have made it clear youths who find them useful places 

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children’s play areas, it is that it is that while they are not opposed to congregate late at night when, 

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Free film show 

FRODSHAM Transition Initiative 

is putting on a free film show on 

Sunday, May 12 to show how a 

community can become stronger 

and happier through self reliance. 

“The Power of Community” is a 

film showing how, in the 1990s, 

Cuba rebuilt its quality of life 

following the collapse of cheap 

oil, supplied by the former Soviet 

Union. 

It is a fascinating and 

empowering film which shows 

how communities pulled together, 

created solutions, and ultimately 

thrived in spite of their decreased 

dependence on imported energy. 

The film will be screened at 

6.30pm in the Guide Hall, on Ship 

Street. Also on the night, FTI will 

be launching their new community 

choir.


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Helter skelter will give Bee Festival an extra buzz 

IT stood on Overton Hill for almost 

70 years and despite being 

demolished 35 years ago lives on 

in the memories of many Frodsham 

people. 

The old Frodsham Helter Skelter 

was a prominent landmark for 

miles around. 

Now the town is, briefly, to have 

a new helter skelter - as part of the 

upcoming Bee Festival. 

Frodsham Town Council and 

Cheshire West and Chester 

councillors Andrew Dawson and 

Lynn Riley have agreed to share 

the cost of bringing the 50ft high 

ride to Castle Park for the festival 

on May 10, 11 and 12. 

The helter skelter is one of 

only two of its type in the country 

and is a regular attraction at the 

Glastonbury music festival. 

Frodsham Foundation executive 

director Kate Dodgson, who is coordinating 

the Bee Festival said it 

was expected the helter skelter 

would widen the appeal of the 

festival and attract hundreds of 

youngsters. 

Kate has also realised it is the 

50th anniversary of one of The 

Beatles’ first ever concerts - at 

Frodsham - and is hoping to tie this 

in with the festival as well. 

The festival will celebrate the 

200 anniversary of the birth of the 

Trainee solicitor will be next Mayor 

NEXT Mayor of Frodsham will be trainee solicitor Sara Wakefield. 

She will be invested with the chain of office at the Town Council’s annual 

meeting on May 27, taking over from Cllr Lynn Riley. 

Cllr Wakefield (pictured on the front page with Cllr Riley) was elected 

a member of the council in 2011 and also served between 2003-2005. 

She said: “It is an honour and great privilege to be Mayor of Frodsham. I 

promise to do my best in representing the community to the best of my ability 

and I look forward to the challenges and opportunities it will bring.” 

Educated at Helsby High School, she took a law degree at Manchester 

Metropolitan University and completed her legal education at BPP Law 

School. She has lived in Frodsham with her fiancé, Greig, for 12 years. 

She said: “We have grown to love Frodsham as a place to live and work 

and shop.” 

Cllr Wakefield has worked at Rowlinson’ solicitors since 2009 and is a 

governor at Frodsham Manor House Primary School. 

“The things that interest me are the things that affect everyone’s life, such 

as planning issues, large and small, and road safety. 

“That is why I am on the planning committee as vice chair.” 

In her spare time she enjoys growing her own vegetables, cycling and 

French cuisine. 

Rev William Charles Cotton, former 

vicar of Frodsham and international 

expert on bees. 

Friday, May 10 will see a 

conference on the current, worrying 

decline in the number of bees. 

On the Saturday and Sunday 

there will be a food festival in 

Castle Park with celebrity chefs and 

local market featuring bee-friendly 

plants, etc. 

There will also be sports and 

health events, including a “bee 

dash” involving people dressed as 

bees, a football tournament and an 

“It’s a Knock-Out” event.


Barbara’s 

last 

curtain 

call 

AFTER 50 years of appearing in or directing musicals, 

Barbara Worrall has taken her last curtain call. 

Barbara, who graduated as a mature student 

from Manchester University in 1993 having studied 

Drama and Arts and Entertainment, was in the 

director’s chair for the Frodsham-based Zodiac 

Amateur Operative Society for her final production 

- Me and My Girl, at the Brindley Theatre, Runcorn. 

Barbara’s relationship with The Zodiac started 

many years ago. 

In 2007 the society asked her to direct Oklahoma! 

— their first production at the Brindley Theatre. 

The following year she suggested that they perform 

Hot Mikado - Gilbert and Sullivan with a twist. 

This proved to be an exciting production for the 

Zodiacs, especially when they received a NODA 

nomination for “Best Musical” in 2008. 

The award-winning Me and My Girl was a 

challenging show to finish her theatre career - but it 

proved to be another show stopper. 

Barbara is also president of the North West Keep 

Fit Association and recently choreographed their 

display team for the National Festival at the Milton 

Keynes Theatre. 

Left: Barbara in directing mode and (above) Zodiac members 

in a scene from Me and My Girl. 

Station to get 

easy access 

“hump” 

NETWORK Rail is seeking planning 

consent for a “Harrington Hump” at 

Helsby Station - to make it easier for 

passengers with mobility problems to 

board or alight from trains. 

The Hump would be installed 

on Platform 1 which is constructed 

at a low level and where many 

passengers encounter difficulties. 

Frank Thomas, of the North 

Cheshire Rail Users Group said: 

“The Hump consists of a raised, easy 

access platform which is installed at 

the edge of the existing platform. 

“It is long enough to service two 

carriages. 

“Platform 1 at Helsby is too low for 

many people to step up to the train so 

this facility will be extremely useful.” 

Network Rail has also applied 

for planning consent to install ticket 

machines at Frodsham and Helsby 

stations. 

At present, passengers have to pay 

the conductor after boarding a train, 

but the machines will enable them to 

purchase tickets from the machines, 

using a credit or debit card.” 

Den dismantled 

POLICE have dismantled a den 

discovered in Frodsham’s Hob Hey 

Wood. 

PCSO Neil Flanagan told a 

meeting of the Town Council he had 

arranged for the den to be removed 

after finding evidence of drug taking.


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Help to 

find our 

ancient 

trees 

THE Woodland Trust is calling on 

people across Cheshire to go out 

and record old trees and add them 

to its Ancient Tree Hunt database - 

a living database of ancient trees 

started nearly 10 years ago. 

More than 100,000 trees 

have been recorded, mostly by 

volunteers - including 314 in 

Cheshire, of which 16 classed as 

being “ancient.” 

Others are classed as “veteran” 

or “notable” trees. 

As trees age at different rates, 

they are said to be ancient at 

different ages. 

Yews, for instance, have to 

be at least 800 years old to 

be considered ancient and it is 

generally believed the oldest 

specimens may be older still. 

“Veteran” trees are 500-1200 

years old and “notable” specimens 

are 300-700 years old. 

Interesting trees recorded in 

Cheshire include the Ancient 

Marton Oak (above, inset), which 

could be more than 1200 years 

old and is the largest oak tree and 

one of the oldest trees in England 

and the yew tree in St Boniface 

churchyard (main picture), Bunbury. 

Still growing, the yew has a girth of 

around 19ft 6 inches, including a 

“new” stem. 

There are no ancient trees 

recorded in the Frodsham area 

although there is a “veteran” 

Silver Birch and a “veteran” beech 

between Helsby and Kingsley. 

Information on the Ancient 

Tree database can be used 

locally or nationally to highlight 

the importance of trees, promote 

their value and encourage their 

conservation. 

Most of the old trees on the 

Woodland Trust database have 

been recorded by volunteers - and 

the information on the database can 

be used to oppose developments 

which threaten ancient trees - many 

of which provide unique habitats 

for wildlife. 

The locations of ancient, veteran 

and notable trees can be found 

on the website www.ancient-treehunt.org.uk 

- and the Woodland 

Trust welcomes information about 

old trees which have not yet been 

recorded so they can be added to 

the database. 

The website offers a facility to 

record trees - and photographs are 

welcome.


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Dynamic place to learn 

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THE King’s School is a dynamic, exciting place to learn and offers your child 

the best opportunity to succeed in later life. 

The school curriculum is designed to offer stimulating courses which 

stretch young minds from the minute they start at the age of 11, and offer 

really new and innovative subjects to ensure that they are not limited by 

the narrow confines of public exams. At King’s students now study for the 

highly regarded IGCSE in half of their subjects. These are considered these 

more rigorous than the standard GCSE courses and pupils are relishing the 

challenge. 

An ambitious afternoon of ‘Enrichment’ offers pupils over 40 courses 

such as Italian, Arabic, Anthropology, Electronics and Art History - all 

intended to widen their intellectual horizons, increase confidence and 

develop independent study - all qualities which are highly valued by the 

top universities. 

King’s is well known for its Music School, with 25 music groups and over 

50% of pupils involved in music in some way. Sport is a real strength of the 

School with pupils competing at a national level for rowing and cricket, 

regional level for hockey and district level for a good few of the many sports 

on offer. There are 130 clubs and activities offering an interest for everyone 

from poetry to Russian. 

With the opening of a new 300 seat fully equipped theatre, from 

September 2013 Drama and Theatre Studies are being added to the 

curriculum to further grow the school’s reputation for excellence in drama. 

King’s is a busy school, bursting with opportunities for your child. To find 

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WIN a £100 Food Hamper and FREE tickets to the Great British Food Festival 

The Great British Food 

Festival is back! 

AFTER the success of last 

year’s festival, where 

10,000 people enjoyed this 

celebration of Modern British 

food and drink, it’s back, 

bigger and better at Walton 

Hall and Gardens on Bank 

Holiday weekend, Sunday 

May 26 and Monday May 

27. 

Along with wonderful food and 

drink there will be vintage and craft 

stalls, games and activities for the 

kids, a balloon race, bake-offs and 

excellent live music 

The Great British Food Festival 

will feature over 100 producers 

showcasing the best in local, 

seasonal and speciality food and 

drink. It will feature traditional 

British staples such as pulled pork, 

brisket and local sausages as well 

as some exotic specialities like Thai 

pies and Kangaroo burgers! 

On top of the local and 

independent food stalls, selling 

everything from hand baked 

biscuits to fine wines, there will be 

lots of activities including artisan 

cheese talks, wine tasting and 

cooking demonstrations from some 

of the country’s top chefs. 

Bring a picnic blanket and sit 

out for the day enjoying great food 

and drink, live music and beautiful 

surroundings. The perfect recipe for 

a fun, foodie day out for the whole 

family. 

For more information visit www. 

greatbritishfoodfestival.com 

The Great British & Cheshire 

Food Festival is sponsored by 

Onionring.co.uk 

Competition 

Win a £100 Food hamper 

and free tickets to the 

Great British Food Festival 

For your chance to win 

a £100 Food hamper + 

five runner up prizes of 

5 pairs of free weekend 

passes, simply answer the 

following question: 

When does the Great British 

Food Festival take place? 

Send your answer 

to Great British Food 

Festival competition info@ 

frodshamlife.co.uk 

Closing date 18/5/2013. 

Winners will be notified 

on 20/5/2013


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The 

Frodsham Bee 

Frodsham’s future – It’s 

your Town – Have your say! 

Parks and Public Spaces • Recreation • Law, Order 

and Community Safety • Street Scene 

Frodsham Town Council is hosting an event at Main Street 

Community Church, to provide an opportunity for discussion 

between residents and Council Committees and other public 

bodies such as CWaC and the police/Homewatch, on the key 

issues affecting your town. Please come along and tell us what 

you think – we are looking forward to seeing you. 

Most of the afternoon will be in the format of a “fair”, with 

Town Council Committees and other community organisations 

present to speak to residents individually or in small groups, at 

“stalls” between 12PM and 5PM. 

This is something new we are trying for Frodsham, please do 

your best to come along. We will be providing refreshments 

throughout the afternoon. 

Town Meeting 

Town Wi-fi • Town Square • Library • Play Areas 

Pedestrian Crossings • Swing Bridge 

This will be part of the event, and will take place at 1PM. All 

are invited. 

Community Grants Event 

The Town Council regularly makes small grants to Community 

organisations. This year we are trying to do this a little differently. 

We are inviting Community organisations to make applications 

for grants by 13 May (see our website or contact the Town 

Council for details of how to apply). Again this is something 

new for Frodsham – please get your applications in early! 

Sale of Land at Park Lane 

The Council has decided to sell the Play Area on Park Lane, 

and has invited bids. Residents have been written to, press 

advertisement is underway and a sign is up on the site. See our 

website for more details. 

FRODSHAM TOWN 

COUNCIL 

Mayor of Frodsham: Cllr L Riley 

Deputy Mayor of Frodsham: Cllr G Bondi 

Chairman: Cllr Mark Warren 

NORTH WARD 

Frank R Pennington 07752 297 188 

Rita Shearn 01928 732906 

rita.shearn@talktalk.net 

Pammi Taylor 01928 731932 

pammi.taylor@btinternet.com 

Allen Wales 01928 732115 

allen@walesd.freeserve.co.uk 

SOUTH WARD 

Carol Davis 07944 170 257 

caroldavis.kb@gmail.com 

Lynn Riley 07800 869 350 

lynn.riley@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk 

Fran Sutton 07842 296 114 

franroger@btconnect.com 

Sara Wakefield 07737 684 436 

sara@weavervaleconservatives.co.uk 

EAST WARD 

Graham Bondi 01928 735503 

council@frodsham.gov.uk 

Linda Brown 07984 043 058 

lindacbrown@talktalk.net 

Andrew Dawson 07970 635 629 

andrew.dawson@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk 

Ruth Redhead 01928 735800 

rgfhalle@hotmail.co.uk 

Mark Warren 07979 513 205 

mark-warren@talktalk.net 

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Darren Kelly 07961 910 369 

cllr.dkelly@gmail.com 

Kyle McGregor 07711 062 861 

kylerushtonmcgregor@gmail.com 

John Nield 01928 731386 

TOWN CLERK 

Jon Wild 01928 735150 

To contact your Town councillor 

by e-mail please use council@ 

frodsham.gov.uk and we will forward 

your message.


Carp removed from 

beauty spot lake 

THOUSANDS of carp have been removed from Frodsham 

beauty spot Crowmere Lake. 

The work was carried out by a specialist, licensed 

contractor engaged by the Town Council, following 

a study of the lake and acting on the advice of the 

Environment Agency. 

This study showed that the lake was too small and 

too shallow to support the carp population and that if 

action wasn’t taken there was a risk of many of the carp 

dying, either through oxygen starvation or through the 

carp themselves turning cannibal because of their being 

insufficient food available for them. 

The carp have been removed to a more suitable 

location and the contractor will now be restocking the 

lake with native freshwater fish. 

Removal of the carp should also end years of problems 

at Crowmere due to anti-social behaviour by anglers 

fishing for the carp - often late at night. 

Photo contest will put young people to the test 

MORE details have been released about the “Life through the Lens” 

competition for young people in the Frodsham area - a contest designed to 

get youngsters to take a good look at the world around them. 

A website is now up and running providing more informaton - www. 

frodsham.yearofhealthandwellbeing.org.uk 

The competition is open to children and young people in the two anda-half 

to 18 age range and is being organised by local social enterprise 

Good Squared CIC, supported by Cheshire West and Chester Council and 

Frodsham Town Council. 

It is open to young people from Alvanley, Crowton, Frodsham, Helsby, 

Kingsley, Manley, Mouldsworth, Norley or Sutton Weaver or who attend a 

school, pre school or youth group in those areas. 

Contestants are asked to capture images which depict any one of the 

Five Ways to Wellbeing - connect, be active, take notice, keep learning 

and give. 

Entry is via the website, which also provides details about the rules and 

how to upload photographs. 

The photographs must be taken between May 1 and September 1 and 

must be uploaded onto the website no later than September 1 to enable 

judging to take place. 

All entries will be on display at the Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham, 

from September 20 to November 1. 

Winners of each category, including a People’s Choice Award, will be 

announced at a presentation evening on October 18. Winning entries and 

many runners up will also be included in a 2014 Calendar.


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High school pupils 

visit Cape Town 

A PARTY of pupils from Helsby High School visited Cape Town as part of the 

school’s AfriTwin programme - and enjoyed what all described as one of the 

best experiences of their lives. 

They visited Enkelulekweni Primary School, their partner school, Hector 

Peterson High School and Settlers High School - the school their hosts attend. 

Their stay in South Africa was packed with activity and included visits to 

Table Mountain, Seal Island and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela 

was imprisoned. 

They were taken on a tour of the prison by a former inmate who had 

experienced the prison first hand! 

Also during their stay, the Helsby pupils gave English lessons to primary 

school children, joined in singing and dancing. 

There were trips round a township and also to a shopping centre and 

lessons in Xhosa - the local language. 

The youngsters were left impressed at how proud the South African pupils 

were of what they had - despite the fact it was so little compared with what 

Helsby High has to offer. 

One pupil said: “It made you think about how privileged we are.” 

The Helsby youngsters now say they just can’t wait to play host to their 

partner children when they visit the UK. 

New options for Churchfields 

play plan 

TWO new alternative schemes are to be produced for the development of 

improved play facilities at Churchfields, Frodsham. 

The Town Council has asked consultants Groundwork Cheshire to work 

up two new options, following expressions of concern from local residents. 

Groundwork has now been asked to look at the scope for moving a 

proposed wheeled play area out of Churchfields and locating it in Castle 

Park or moving it to the back of the site, close to Pinmill Cottage. 

In both cases, the intention is to increase the distance between the new 

play facilities and houses on Froda Avenue. 

Councillors have stressed that the wheeled play area is intended to 

address a lack of such a facility and to cater for small children only. 

Residents who attended a meeting of the Town Council’s Play Areas and 

Play Committee stressed that they were not opposed to improving play 

facilities on Churchfields but wanted it to retain its character as a field. 

But they were opposed to a skate park and the wheeled play area 

because of potential noise and visual impacts and its nearness to houses. 

They complained of anti-social behaviour, often late at night and feared 

the proposed developments could increase problems. 

Town Council chairman Mark Warren said residents would be kept 

informed of future public consultation meetings. 

A key opportunity for residents to have their say would be at the Annual 

Town Meeting, which is to take place on Saturday, May 18 at 12 noon at 

Main Street Community Church. 

Young writers competition 

MORE than 50 Year 11 and 12 

pupils from Helsby High School 

took part in the RIBI Young Writer 

competition when the theme was 

“Peace”. 

Entries had to be in the form of 

a letter written to anyone living, 

dead or yet to be born. 

The Rotary Club of Frodsham 

and Helsby supported the 

competition in the school by Connor Ross Jenkins with Mr Williams. 

donating a prize fund - and club 

president Gareth Williams helped judge the finals and presented the prizes. 

Winner was Conor Ross Jenkins, runner-up was Mackenzie Weir while 

third placed was Keith Blackhall.

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Left to right: Patrick Phelan, Jack Bamber, James Crosby and Sean Martin 

End of an era for 

school basketball 

IT was the end of an era for Helsby High School basketball when 

four Year 13 students ended highly successful playing careers with 

the school. 

Ironically, the U19 team final game, against Oldham Sixth Form 

College - when Sean Martin, James Crosby, Jack Bamber and 

Patrick Phelan each played their last game - ended in defeat. 

But at their own age level, it was just their seventh defeat in five 

years of competitive basketball and the first time they had lost outside 

of a National Finals competition. 

The boys’ continuing commitment to school basketball was 

particularly noteworthy because in 2011, co-captains Kyle Square 

and George Waring were no longer around for the 2012 season 

and this season, starters James Faint and Cameron Mackay, together 

with sixth man Zac Baird were no longer part of the team. 

As the senior players this year, the boys showed maturity and took 

on greater responsibility in helping to develop the younger Year 10 

and Year 11 players who stepped up to make up the rest of their 

squad. 

A fifth consecutive finals appearance was perhaps unrealistic, 

considering the age of the team and the loss of five of the first six 

players, but the boys’ effort was never in doubt. 

Paul Park, head of PE and basketball coach, said: “The boys 

have been a credit to themselves, their families and the school, 

always representing Helsby High to the highest possible standards. 

Hopefully they will be able to use the lessons learned both on and off 

the court to help them be successful in the rest of their lives.” 

Extra chance to see “Calendar Girls” 

KINGSLEY Players’ production of Calendar Girls has proved so 

popular at the box office, the group has decided to add an extra 

performance into the schedule. 

Tuesday May 14, at 7.30pm, will now see the players on 

stage performing the internationally-renowned play by Frodsham 

playwright Tim Firth, in addition to the planned four night run, 

Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 May. The popular show and supper 

nights on Friday and Saturday sold out almost immediately and there 

are now only a few tickets left for Wednesday. 

Calendar Girls director Malcolm Barker said: “The response has 

been absolutely amazing. The show has only been released for 

18 months to amateur dramatic societies in a bid to create a new 

performance world record, and several local groups have already 

performed the play. 

“We wondered whether there would still be people out there 

wanting to see the show – but thankfully we needn’t have worried. 

We have a strong, talented cast and rehearsals are going really 

well. It promises to be a cracking show. 

“Hopefully by staging an extra night’s performance, it will give 

people who haven’t booked yet a chance to see the play.” 

To book seats for Calendar Girls log onto the Kingsley Players 

website www.kingsleyplayers.co.uk or ring the box office on 07925 

516760.


MP’s marathon 

effort for charity 

WEAVER Vale MP 

Graham Evans completed 

the London Marathon in 

four hours 49 minutes - 

raising more than £900 

for Halton Haven Hospice 

and the Royal British 

Legion. 

It took him two minutes 

and 45 seconds longer 

than last year, but the MP 

was not too disappointed. 

He said: “It was a 

shame not to beat last 

year’s time but I am a year 

older, so I suppose two 

minutes and 45 seconds 

longer isn’t too bad!” 

Mr Evans admitted 

to being “absolutely 

knackered” after the run. 

But he added: “It was 

great to see so many 

people out on the streets 

showing their support for 

the thousands of people 

who were running to raise 

money for charity. In the 

wake of the tragedy in 

Boston, it was particularly 

poignant. 

“I’m really pleased to 

have raised so much money 

and I’m very grateful for 

the many constituents who 

generously sponsored me 

and sent me messages of 

support.” 

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Noticeboard 

Welcome 

This is the latest news about what is happening in our busy 

community. From your local Cheshire West and Chester 

Councillors, Andrew Dawson and Lynn Riley. 

Commencement of Works on Swing Bridge move 

a step closer 

Following the announcement that a two way temporary bridge will be constructed to remove potential congestion 

whilst work is undertaken on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge work is continuing to finalise the programme. 

Work has been progressing on the procurement of the contracts for the works, securing the necessary permissions for 

the construction of the temporary bridge and undertaking essential strengthening works. The decision to install the 

temporary bridge was made following concerns raised by the local community and businesses on the perceived impact 

of lane restrictions and traffic management on the existing bridge whilst works were undertaken. 

The construction of the temporary bridge is due to start towards the end of June 2013 with the structure being 

completed by the end of Summer 2013 when traffic will be switched from the existing swing bridge onto the temporary 

bridge. Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge will then be encapsulated for the painting and strengthening works to begin. 

It is anticipated that the work on the swing bridge will be completed and traffic diverted back onto the bridge in 

summer 2014 and work undertaken to remove the temporary bridge completed in Autumn 2014. 

Frodsham Library Consultation 

Moving Frodsham library to the same site as the Health centre and Leisure centre is planned to take place around midsummer, 

as a result, you will have a bigger, more accessible library and you will be able to do more there than ever 

before. 

Cheshire West and Chester Council want to know what facilities you would like in the new library! 

An online survey has now been launched and can be found at: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/consultation 

Or if you would prefer to complete a paper questionnaire, these can be collected and returned to one of the following 

sites: 

• Frodsham Library, Rock Chapel, High Street, WA6 7AN 

• Frodsham Leisure Centre, Prince Way, WA6 6RP 

• Weavervale Children's Centre, Ship Street, WA6 7PZ 

• Castle Park House, Castle Park, Frodsham, WA6 6SE 

For every completed questionnaire Brio Leisure are donating a free seven day pass. 

Hurry the closing date for the survey is May 15th 2013. 

Community Update Event 

Future of Frodsham Event 

Cheshire West and Chester Council is joining 

Frodsham Town Council to hold a Future of 

Frodsham event, This will take place at the 

Mainstreet Church from 12pm to 4pm on 

Saturday 18th May. 

This is a fabulous opportunity to have your 

say and your questions answered on many 

different topics all wrapped up in one event! 

These include: 

• Frodsham Library Move - Have your say 

on what should be in the new library 

• Swing Bridge update – Get the latest 

information on this. 

• Play Strategy – FTC and CWaC would like 

your views on play facilities are needed in 

Frodsham and where! 

• Altogether Better Frodsham Test Bed – 

Where do you see Frodsham in ten years, 

have a say in what you want the future of 

Frodsham to look like. 

If you would like to discuss something not 

on this list or to register an interest then 

please contact the Rural Communities 

Locality team at 

ruralcommunities@cheshirewestand 

chester.gov.uk 

Bee Festival – 

Helter Skelter 

returns to Frodsham 

We are delighted that this beautiful 50ft 

Helter Skelter will be at the Bee Festival on 

11 and 12 May thanks to the support of 

Frodsham Town Council and budget support 

from Andrew and Lynn. 

To find out more contact: 

Cllr Andrew Dawson 

Email: Andrew.Dawson@ 

cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk 

Tel: 07789 616438 

Follow me on: 

Twitter@ClrAndrewDawson 

Blogsite: 

www.frodshamtories. 

blogspot.com 

Cllr Lynn Riley 

Email: Lynn.Riley@cheshire 

westandchester.gov.uk 

Tel: 07800 869350 

Political website 

www.frodshamtories.co.uk 

Visit: 

www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk 

www.talkingwestcheshire.org

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