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January 2013 Issue 56

www.hooleroundabout.com Tel 01244 350398


Inside this month: Hoole history group, Plans revealed for academy, Hoole Tennis,
Andy Medcrafts Backyard, Thought for the Month, fnancial column and whats on.
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e sales@matthewsofchester.com,
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been Chester residents for many
years and truly are expert agents
for the Hoole area.
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Charlton Court, Chester
Ground floor flat in sought after residential
location
fully furnished GCH
2 bedrooms
Sandileigh, Hoole
a spacious semi detached house in great
residential location
unfurnished
3 bedrooms/ 2 receptions rooms
To Let
Sandileigh, Hoole - 775 pcm
Signal Court - 135,000
Tomkinson Street - 135,000
Church Street - 132,500
A spacious semi detached house in great residential
location, Unfurnished, 3 bedrooms / 2 receptions rooms
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Ground floor flat in sought after residential
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2 bedrooms
Sandileigh, Hoole
a spacious semi detached house in great
residential location
unfurnished
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Charlton Court, Chester - 700pcm
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Opening times: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9.30am - 3pm
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Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, Near Chester CH37JA
We now have a
folding door set
operational in our showroom
2 To advertise call 350398
Hoole Roundabout April 2012 3
2
To
specialist manufacturers of purpose-made timber
windows, doors and conservatories
reduce your carbon foot print with high performance timber framed
windows and add quality and real value to your home
full FENSA registered
installation service with
ten year guarantee
We now have a bi-fold
door set operational in our
showroom
showroom and workshop
Unit 1b, Barrowmore Enterprise Estate
Barnhouse Lane, Gt Barrow Nr Chester, CH37JA
tel: 01829 741751
www.cheshirejoineryservices.ltd.uk

www.cheshirejoineryservices.ltd.uk 01829 741751
15 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RS t 01244 346226
e sales@matthewsofchester.com,
lettings@matthewsofchester.com
www.matthewsofchester.com
Tim, Sue, Julie and Rebecca have
been Chester residents for many
years and truly are expert agents
for the Hoole area.
Call us for a FREE, no obligation
market
evaluation or
advice on selling
or letting
your home.

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Charlton Court, Chester
Ground floor flat in sought after residential
location
fully furnished GCH
2 bedrooms
Sandileigh, Hoole
a spacious semi detached house in great
residential location
unfurnished
3 bedrooms/ 2 receptions rooms
To Let
Sandileigh, Hoole - 775 pcm
Signal Court - 135,000
Tomkinson Street - 135,000
Church Street - 132,500
A spacious semi detached house in great residential
location, Unfurnished, 3 bedrooms / 2 receptions rooms
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Charlton Court, Chester
Ground floor flat in sought after residential
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fully furnished GCH
2 bedrooms
Sandileigh, Hoole
a spacious semi detached house in great
residential location
unfurnished
3 bedrooms/ 2 receptions rooms
To Let
Charlton Court, Chester - 700pcm
Ground foor fat in sought after residential location,
Fully furnished, GCH, 2 bedrooms
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Showroom and workshop
Opening times: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9.30am - 3pm
Unit 1b, Barrowmore Enterprise Estate
Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, Near Chester CH37JA
We now have a
folding door set
operational in our showroom
We wish all our customers past and present a very
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year
2 To advertise call 350398
Hoole Roundabout January 2013 3
Wishing all our customers, past and present
a Very Happy New Year
Opening times: Monday
- Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday
9.30am - 3pm.
2 To advertise call 350398
Hoole Roundabout April 2012 3
2
To
specialist manufacturers of purpose-made timber
windows, doors and conservatories
reduce your carbon foot print with high performance timber framed
windows and add quality and real value to your home
full FENSA registered
installation service with
ten year guarantee
We now have a bi-fold
door set operational in our
showroom
showroom and workshop
Unit 1b, Barrowmore Enterprise Estate
Barnhouse Lane, Gt Barrow Nr Chester, CH37JA
tel: 01829 741751
www.cheshirejoineryservices.ltd.uk

www.cheshirejoineryservices.ltd.uk 01829 741751
15 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RS t 01244 346226
e sales@matthewsofchester.com,
lettings@matthewsofchester.com
www.matthewsofchester.com
Tim, Sue, Julie and Rebecca have
been Chester residents for many
years and truly are expert agents
for the Hoole area.
Call us for a FREE, no obligation
market
evaluation or
advice on selling
or letting
your home.

hoole ad 127x190 jan12 17/1/12 16:42 Page 1
Hoole propeties
Charlton Court, Chester
Ground floor flat in sought after residential
location
fully furnished GCH
2 bedrooms
Sandileigh, Hoole
a spacious semi detached house in great
residential location
unfurnished
3 bedrooms/ 2 receptions rooms
To Let
Sandileigh, Hoole - 775 pcm
Signal Court - 135,000
Tomkinson Street - 135,000
Church Street - 132,500
A spacious semi detached house in great residential
location, Unfurnished, 3 bedrooms / 2 receptions rooms
Ground Floor Apartment, Two Bedrooms, 1 En-Suite,
Popular Development, Communal Garden, Parking
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Hoole propeties
Charlton Court, Chester
Ground floor flat in sought after residential
location
fully furnished GCH
2 bedrooms
Sandileigh, Hoole
a spacious semi detached house in great
residential location
unfurnished
3 bedrooms/ 2 receptions rooms
To Let
Charlton Court, Chester - 700pcm
Ground foor fat in sought after residential location,
Fully furnished, GCH, 2 bedrooms
F
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Gas Central Heating, Two Double Bedrooms
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Exceptional End Terrace, Double Fronted, Immaculate
Presentation, Recently Refurbished, Stylish Modern
Kitchen, Wow Factor Finish, Two Double Bedrooms
www.cheshirejoineryservices.com 01829 741751
Showroom and workshop
Opening times: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9.30am - 3pm
Unit 1b, Barrowmore Enterprise Estate
Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, Near Chester CH37JA
We now have a
folding door set
operational in our showroom
2 To advertise call 350398
Hoole Roundabout April 2012 3
2
To
specialist manufacturers of purpose-made timber
windows, doors and conservatories
reduce your carbon foot print with high performance timber framed
windows and add quality and real value to your home
full FENSA registered
installation service with
ten year guarantee
We now have a bi-fold
door set operational in our
showroom
showroom and workshop
Unit 1b, Barrowmore Enterprise Estate
Barnhouse Lane, Gt Barrow Nr Chester, CH37JA
tel: 01829 741751
www.cheshirejoineryservices.ltd.uk

www.cheshirejoineryservices.ltd.uk 01829 741751
15 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RS t 01244 346226
e sales@matthewsofchester.com,
lettings@matthewsofchester.com
www.matthewsofchester.com
Tim, Sue, Julie and Rebecca have
been Chester residents for many
years and truly are expert agents
for the Hoole area.
Call us for a FREE, no obligation
market
evaluation or
advice on selling
or letting
your home.

hoole ad 127x190 jan12 17/1/12 16:42 Page 1
H
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p
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Charlton Court, Chester
Ground floor flat in sought after residential
location
fully furnished GCH
2 bedrooms
Sandileigh, Hoole
a spacious semi detached house in great
residential location
unfurnished
3 bedrooms/ 2 receptions rooms
To Let
Sandileigh, Hoole - 775 pcm
Signal Court - 135,000
Tomkinson Street - 135,000
Church Street - 132,500
A spacious semi detached house in great residential
location, Unfurnished, 3 bedrooms / 2 receptions rooms
Ground Floor Apartment, Two Bedrooms, 1 En-Suite,
Popular Development, Communal Garden, Parking
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Charlton Court, Chester
Ground floor flat in sought after residential
location
fully furnished GCH
2 bedrooms
Sandileigh, Hoole
a spacious semi detached house in great
residential location
unfurnished
3 bedrooms/ 2 receptions rooms
To Let
Charlton Court, Chester - 700pcm
Ground foor fat in sought after residential location,
Fully furnished, GCH, 2 bedrooms
F
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No Onward Chain, End of Terrace, Double Glazing,
Gas Central Heating, Two Double Bedrooms
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Presentation, Recently Refurbished, Stylish Modern
Kitchen, Wow Factor Finish, Two Double Bedrooms
www.cheshirejoineryservices.com 01829 741751
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Opening times: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9.30am - 3pm
Unit 1b, Barrowmore Enterprise Estate
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We now have a
folding door set
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HAPPY new year to all.
2013 promises to be a big year
for education in Hoole. Weve got
pictures on how the new academy
might look when it opens in
September this year. The group
behind the free school have revealed
more details, which you can read
about in this edition.
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Jonathan Seddons fnancial feature,
Hoole Rangers and Thought for the
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CRIMEFILE
AmonG the crimes reported in the Hoole
area last month were:
l Hoole Road - Possible bank card cloning
in area. During the last two weeks police
received information of a possible bank card
cloning. The caller stated that he regularly
uses cashpoints on the Hoole Road area of
Chester.
Police are asking people to be vigilant. If
you use these machines and look for any
signs of tampering prior to your use. If you
are uncertain, please contact the bank staff
for them to check the device.
l Elmwood Avenue A burglar was
disturbed by the occupant and then fed on
a motorbike driven by another man towards
newton Lane.
l Wycliffe Court - A Carrera Virtuoso
mountain bike was stolen.
l Pine Grove A man was arrested after a
small amount of cannabis skunk was found.
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Or contact Sam Kilner on 07780 474 634
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nHoliday activities at a variety of schools across
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nCourses delivered by highly qualified coaches
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nSessions currently running at Liscard, Stanton
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and Irby Primary School.
nSaturday morning sessions at Childer Thornton
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Childer Thornton Primary School (5-7pm) from
just 3.50 per session (more to be announced).
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for course discounts, and to find out about all the
courses running on the Wirral Just complete the
online form at premiersport.org
Whats On Offer?
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that provides physical education services to
schools and hosts extracurricular and holiday
clubs outside of school hours (OOSHL).
As a founding member of COMPASS and the first
organisation of its kind to be awarded the highly
prestigious QiSS kitemark for quality, Premier Sport
delivers over twenty different sports and activities and
inspires children to live a healthy, fit and fun life.
Inspiring young people
through PE & Sport
Premier Sport is a sports coaching company
that provides physical education services to
schools and hosts extracurricular and holiday
clubs outside of school hours (OOSHL).
Premier Sport delivers over 20 diferent sports and activities
and inspires children to live a healthy, fit and fun life.
inspiring young people
through PE & sport
to find out more about Premier Sport visit
premiersport.org or contact 01953 499040
QiSS
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nWeekday evening sessions sports such as
Fencing, Dodgeball, Handball, Football, Tag Rugby
and more.
nSaturday morning tots football and multi-skills
sessions for children aged 3 - 7.
nHoliday activities at a variety of schools across
the Wirral and Cheshire.
nCourses delivered by highly qualified coaches
with enhanced CRB clearance.
nSessions currently running at Liscard, Stanton
Road, Brackenwood, Mount, Park, Ladymount
and Irby Primary School.
nSaturday morning sessions at Childer Thornton
Primary School (10-12) and more venues to be
announced.
nEvening sessions at Newton Village Hall and
Childer Thornton Primary School (5-7pm) from
just 3.50 per session (more to be announced).
Register FREE to become a Premier Sport member
for course discounts, and to find out about all the
courses running on the Wirral Just complete the
online form at premiersport.org
Whats On Offer?
Premier Sport is a sports coaching company
that provides physical education services to
schools and hosts extracurricular and holiday
clubs outside of school hours (OOSHL).
As a founding member of COMPASS and the first
organisation of its kind to be awarded the highly
prestigious QiSS kitemark for quality, Premier Sport
delivers over twenty different sports and activities and
inspires children to live a healthy, fit and fun life.
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Remember, nothing in life is free!!
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MOST OF THE TIME IN THE CARPET TRADE!!
Beware of shops offering unbelievable deals with
large discounts off recommended retail prices.
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As a retailer we decide what price to sell a product for.
If a shop can offer you massive discounts then they have
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Remember, nothing in life is free!!
Shops offering free ftting or free underlay probably
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DESIGNS for Hooles
new St Martins
Academy free school
have been unveiled.
The academy is likely
to be at the old council
purchasing building next
to the disused library on
Hoole Road.
north West Academies
have a budget of 2
million to secure and
transform the building into
a modern, purpose-built
learning environment
for its frst pupils in
September 2013
At a recent open evening north West Academies director Steve Docking shared images of
how he sees the building working as a school if planning permission is granted next month.
He said: We want it to refect the type of education St Martins pupils will receive, we want to
create a fresh, exciting and vibrant environment.
Key areas of development include the creation of a curved classroom block at the rear of the
original building, designed to follow the track of the sun throughout the day.
nick Wheeler, of Insite Architecture, said: The ethos behind this is that this will provide light,
bright and airy teaching spaces which will provide an excellent educational environment.
We are committed to encompassing some of the latest ecological design principles to
lessen the environmental impact of the building and help create a feeling of environmental
responsibility within our pupils.
other elements of the proposed design include:
l A central multi-use circulation space to be used as a hall, dining area and meeting space.
l State-of-the-art
150,000 ICT suite
utilising the latest
in touch-screen
technology.
l Three separate
external play areas over
1000 m2.
l Green living roof top
surfaces
l Purpose-built,
contemporary
classrooms and
communal areas that
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will aim to blend with the historic
nature of the original building
l mural wall to playground area
l new footpath link from
Alexandra Park and All Saints
Church
mr Wheeler added: our
classrooms are the key
areas which will face south,
overlooking the playground.
They will be accessed by
a glazed circulation space
which will fow into the larger
circulation space.
Although the designs
are subject to planning
permission, mr Docking says
the basic principles behind the
development will remain the same.
He said: We want St Martins to encompass the latest in educational thinking, a modern
environment for the modern learner. But a sense of being part of a school family, a place of
nurture and care, will form the foundations of our success.
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their SATS this year and we have the best Senior
School results across Chester, Wirral and North
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talent within a unique environment that nurtures,
challenges and inspires. The school gained top
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girls benefit from an impressive extracurricular
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THE newly-formed Hoole History and
Heritage Society has just been awarded
4300 by the Heritage Lottery Fund to
undertake a major project on Hooles
Victorian Heritage.
The application, which was made through
the Hoole Community Trust is a big boost
to the society which was only formed in
october of this year
The venture is part of the national All our
Stories project which is helping community
groups to plan activities that help explore,
share and celebrate their own histories.
Hooles History Society has ambitious
plans to explore the impact of the railways
and Chester Station upon the growth of
the community during the reign of Queen
Victoria. Its aims are to engage local people
in recording the ways in which Hoole grew
into the vibrant community it is today. many
of the streets, buildings, businesses and
leisure activities still have clear links to their
19th century past.
We aim to produce pamphlets,
interpretation boards, resources for
children and even a virtual tour of Hoole.
The climax will be a pageant in november
2013 to celebrate our discoveries through
performance, music, dance and re-telling of
our stories.
members of the society have already
enjoyed a discovery evening at the Chester
History and Heritage Centre where old maps
of Hoole, gazettes and census records
produced many fascinating avenues of
discovery.
our next general meeting to plan the way
forward is on Wednesday 16th January at
7.30pm in the Hoole Community Centre.
Below: Members at the History and
Heritage Centre
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In June 2010 Dynamics Dance and Fitness
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Laura returned to teaching recently after
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For information about Dynamics Dance and
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q Bootcamps
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q Pilates
q Personal Training
q Zumba
Try all the latest techniques without a monthly membership.
Dynamics Dance and Fitness
is a community based fit-
ness company run by Laura
and mark Harrison, offer-
ing fun effective community
based classes in Hoole.
After graduating from Chester
University they found a lack of
fitness classes available with-
out committing to a lengthy gym
membership so set about changing this,
In June 2010 Dynamics Dance and Fitness
opened at Chester Enterprise Centre.
Originally a studio based in the Enterprise
centre they moved into community venues af-
ter the huge fire back in December 2010, just
five months after they opened! With the help
and support of their clients and local com-
munity they reformed and have now been
running classes for nearly three years.
Classes include regulars, such as
Zumba, Bootcamp and Pilates
and personal training, as well
as Kettlebell classes created
especially by Mark designed
to burn fat and tone up like no
other class!
They are also the first in
Chester to run BarreConcept,
an amazing ballet, pilates and
yoga inspired workout designed
to give you a long lean dancers body!
Laura returned to teaching recently after
giving birth to the youngest Dynamics mem-
ber Noah, who was born in April 2012 and
now teaches postnatal classes for new mums
from in and around Hoole.
For information about Dynamics Dance and
Fitness or any of their classes, please contact
Laura on 07828524752 or email laura@
dynamicsdanceandfitness.com
The Old Chapel, Housesteads Drive (of Hoole Lane), CH2 3DL
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Finance with Jonathan Seddon
Based locally in Shropshire, where I have lived
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Based locally in Shropshire, where I have lived
for most of my life, I work closely with my
clients to fully understand their financial
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invite readers of Tarporley Talk to discover for
themselves my unique approach to financial
planning.
WHAT MYCLIENTS SAY
"I would thoroughly recommend Carolyn to
anyone needing financial advice. She was very
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Once in a blue moon
your local newspaper
salutes a local resident
who has reached the
grand-old age of 100.
Yet by all accounts, local
papers may soon have to
devote an entire weekly
page to people living to
100 because we are living
much longer.
It will lighten many moods to learn
that nearly a fifth of people living
in the UK today are expected to
celebrate their 100th birthday. To
put that into numbers, thats around
10 million people. Three million of
these are currently aged under 16,
while 5.5 million are between 16
and 50, and 1.3 million are between
51 and 65. A further 875,000 of
the projected centenarians are aged
over 65 and have already retired.
The figure is well up on the 11,800
people in the UK who are currently
at least 100, while there are fewer
than 100 people who are aged more
than 110. But of course, people
living longer will have an impact
on our pensions and long term
care systems and, perhaps more
importantly, it will greatly affect
your own plans.
The pensions landscape has
changed and people need to make
the most of their savings so they can
sit back and enjoy their retirement.
For the vast majority of people, a
single pension provides the bedrock
for their income. Now today it is
more than that.
In the past, as people grew older
their investment portfolios became
risk averse. They reduced their
exposure to equities and generally
avoided investments that put
their capital at risk. But times are
changing and this may not be the
most suitable strategy to adopt.
People are living longer, with
many likely to work past the formal
retirement age, which itself is set
to increase to 67 from 65 between
2034 and 2036. Working longer
could mean that turning on the
income tap may not necessarily be
given such a high priority for many
in their early-50s, as there may still
be a need to accrue capital.
In any case, if youre still working,
whether full or part time, it may
not be necessary to generate
maximum income from your
investments. If you take income
unnecessarily, it could have a
detrimental effect.
Whats more, many people will
have an assortment of different
pension schemes having worked
for different employers, while
many will have also made the
most of their Pep, Tessa and Isa tax
allowances of the years. They need
to turn this non-pension money
into an income stream that might be
needed for another 30 to 40 years.
There are also tax implications
to consider, be it capital gains,
inheritance tax or income tax
liabilities. Many people assume
that once they have hung up their
working boots they will never have
to pay tax again. This isnt the case
tax still has to be paid. Investors
need to ensure they are using all
their available tax-free allowances
and ensuring they are paying as
little tax as they need. After all
you work hard, paying your taxes
all your life, you dont want to be
needlessly paying HMRC after you
have retired.
Its down to you
The traditional ways of planning
for retirement are past their sell-by
date. How lavish, comfortable or
tough your retirement years will
be is going to be down to you. You
simply cannot afford to rely on the
state or your employer any more
- generous final salary schemes are
fast disappearing.
Thats why it is important to get
planning early. There is nothing
stopping you from getting a clear
view of your current position by
establishing what your likely state
pension entitlement would be. It is
also worth contacting the pension
trustees of your current and
previous employers, who will be
able to provide pension forecasts,
as will the companies managing any
private pension plans.
Examine whether you are
on track or whether you may
have to consider making extra
contributions. Many companies that
have replaced final salary schemes
with defined contribution pension
schemes contribute far less now,
putting the onus on the employee to
boost their pension pot.
It is great to think that we have a
higher chance of living longer, but
it means that we have to make our
money work harder while we can
and the sooner you start the better.
To book an appointment to review
your circumstances or to receive
one of our complimentary guides
covering Wealth Management,
Retirement Planning or
Inheritance Tax Planning, please
get in touch.
enSURe YOUR PenSIOn POT LASTS AS LOnG AS YOU DO
Advertising Feature
The value of an investment with St. Jamess Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested.
The Partner Practice represents only St. Jamess Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the
Financial Services Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Groups wealth management products and services,
more details of which are set out on the Groups website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The `St. Jamess Place Partnership and the
titles `Partner and `Partner Practice are marketing terms used to describe St. Jamess Place representatives.
Wishing All
Readers of
Hoole Roundabout
a very Happy
New Year from
Seddon Wealth
Management
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Finance with Jonathan Seddon
Based locally in Shropshire, where I have lived
for most of my life, I work closely with my
clients to fully understand their financial
aspirations, hopes and fears. I would like to
invite readers of Tarporley Talk to discover for
themselves my unique approach to financial
planning.
WHAT MYCLIENTS SAY
"I would thoroughly recommend Carolyn to
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useful information to help us in our decision
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For further information please contact
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Partner Practice of St Jamess
Place Wealth Management,
which is regulated by the
Financial Services Authority
Based locally in Shropshire, where I have lived
for most of my life, I work closely with my
clients to fully understand their financial
aspirations, hopes and fears. I would like to
invite readers of Tarporley Talk to discover for
themselves my unique approach to financial
planning.
WHAT MYCLIENTS SAY
"I would thoroughly recommend Carolyn to
anyone needing financial advice. She was very
patient, and when we had queries she provided
useful information to help us in our decision
making. I found her extremely knowledgeable
and she explained things in plain English!"
Susan L Business Trainer
Once in a blue moon
your local newspaper
salutes a local resident
who has reached the
grand-old age of 100.
Yet by all accounts, local
papers may soon have to
devote an entire weekly
page to people living to
100 because we are living
much longer.
It will lighten many moods to learn
that nearly a fifth of people living
in the UK today are expected to
celebrate their 100th birthday. To
put that into numbers, thats around
10 million people. Three million of
these are currently aged under 16,
while 5.5 million are between 16
and 50, and 1.3 million are between
51 and 65. A further 875,000 of
the projected centenarians are aged
over 65 and have already retired.
The figure is well up on the 11,800
people in the UK who are currently
at least 100, while there are fewer
than 100 people who are aged more
than 110. But of course, people
living longer will have an impact
on our pensions and long term
care systems and, perhaps more
importantly, it will greatly affect
your own plans.
The pensions landscape has
changed and people need to make
the most of their savings so they can
sit back and enjoy their retirement.
For the vast majority of people, a
single pension provides the bedrock
for their income. Now today it is
more than that.
In the past, as people grew older
their investment portfolios became
risk averse. They reduced their
exposure to equities and generally
avoided investments that put
their capital at risk. But times are
changing and this may not be the
most suitable strategy to adopt.
People are living longer, with
many likely to work past the formal
retirement age, which itself is set
to increase to 67 from 65 between
2034 and 2036. Working longer
could mean that turning on the
income tap may not necessarily be
given such a high priority for many
in their early-50s, as there may still
be a need to accrue capital.
In any case, if youre still working,
whether full or part time, it may
not be necessary to generate
maximum income from your
investments. If you take income
unnecessarily, it could have a
detrimental effect.
Whats more, many people will
have an assortment of different
pension schemes having worked
for different employers, while
many will have also made the
most of their Pep, Tessa and Isa tax
allowances of the years. They need
to turn this non-pension money
into an income stream that might be
needed for another 30 to 40 years.
There are also tax implications
to consider, be it capital gains,
inheritance tax or income tax
liabilities. Many people assume
that once they have hung up their
working boots they will never have
to pay tax again. This isnt the case
tax still has to be paid. Investors
need to ensure they are using all
their available tax-free allowances
and ensuring they are paying as
little tax as they need. After all
you work hard, paying your taxes
all your life, you dont want to be
needlessly paying HMRC after you
have retired.
Its down to you
The traditional ways of planning
for retirement are past their sell-by
date. How lavish, comfortable or
tough your retirement years will
be is going to be down to you. You
simply cannot afford to rely on the
state or your employer any more
- generous final salary schemes are
fast disappearing.
Thats why it is important to get
planning early. There is nothing
stopping you from getting a clear
view of your current position by
establishing what your likely state
pension entitlement would be. It is
also worth contacting the pension
trustees of your current and
previous employers, who will be
able to provide pension forecasts,
as will the companies managing any
private pension plans.
Examine whether you are
on track or whether you may
have to consider making extra
contributions. Many companies that
have replaced final salary schemes
with defined contribution pension
schemes contribute far less now,
putting the onus on the employee to
boost their pension pot.
It is great to think that we have a
higher chance of living longer, but
it means that we have to make our
money work harder while we can
and the sooner you start the better.
To book an appointment to review
your circumstances or to receive
one of our complimentary guides
covering Wealth Management,
Retirement Planning or
Inheritance Tax Planning, please
get in touch.
enSURe YOUR PenSIOn POT LASTS AS LOnG AS YOU DO
Advertising Feature
The value of an investment with St. Jamess Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested.
The Partner Practice represents only St. Jamess Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the
Financial Services Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Groups wealth management products and services,
more details of which are set out on the Groups website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The `St. Jamess Place Partnership and the
titles `Partner and `Partner Practice are marketing terms used to describe St. Jamess Place representatives.
Wishing All
Readers of
Hoole Roundabout
a very Happy
New Year from
Seddon Wealth
Management
Hoole Roundabout January 2013 23
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We are absolutely delighted and extremely proud to
announce that on 6th December Humphreys of Chester won
GOLD - Best Single Office Northern in The Sunday Times
Estate Agency of the Year Awards!
The Estate Agency of the Year Awards culminate in a
glittering awards ceremony held in the opulent Nine Kings Suite at The Lancaster
London Hotel. The very best agents from throughout the UK gather to find out who
has been judged to be the best of the best.
The judges said This agency operates in a very competitive market yet has
managed to retain good market share. There was clear evidence of considered use
of technology which the team uses to stand out from the crowd and to aid in the
provision of an enjoyable and enthusiastic service. The services and sales tools
offered as standard to all vendors is impressive as is the level of contact
maintained throughout the moving process.
A fantastically dedicated agency built on trust and traditional core values.
It is really satisfying to know that after 18 years of opening Humphreys our
determination, hardwork and constant evolution has finally paid off and been
recognised by the industrys most prestigious award!
If you would like one of our Property Specialists to carry out a free market
appraisal on your property in 2013 please contact our sales team 01244 401100,
email info@humphreysofchester.co.uk or
visit our website www.humphreysofchester.co.uk
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We are absolutely delighted and extremely proud to
announce that on 6th December Humphreys of Chester won
GOLD - Best Single Office Northern in The Sunday Times
Estate Agency of the Year Awards!
The Estate Agency of the Year Awards culminate in a
glittering awards ceremony held in the opulent Nine Kings Suite at The Lancaster
London Hotel. The very best agents from throughout the UK gather to find out who
has been judged to be the best of the best.
The judges said This agency operates in a very competitive market yet has
managed to retain good market share. There was clear evidence of considered use
of technology which the team uses to stand out from the crowd and to aid in the
provision of an enjoyable and enthusiastic service. The services and sales tools
offered as standard to all vendors is impressive as is the level of contact
maintained throughout the moving process.
A fantastically dedicated agency built on trust and traditional core values.
It is really satisfying to know that after 18 years of opening Humphreys our
determination, hardwork and constant evolution has finally paid off and been
recognised by the industrys most prestigious award!
If you would like one of our Property Specialists to carry out a free market
appraisal on your property in 2013 please contact our sales team 01244 401100,
email info@humphreysofchester.co.uk or
visit our website www.humphreysofchester.co.uk
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Estate Agency of the Year!
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pampering spa packages or one of our body,
foot, or hand care treatment. Blossom Garden
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These warming treatments will help your
system eliminate toxins, internal cold, and
promote poor blood circulation.
This is an hour of deep relaxation which will also boost your immune
system.
A strong immune system will help your body to resist infection from
winter colds/flu virus or winter bug. Hotstone Therapy will also help
people who sufer from arthritis, aches and pains.
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St Columbas Church Hall - New Class**
Plas Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1SA
Monday 9:30 - 11:00 am (Kardy-O-Fun)
Monday 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Slim & Aerobics)
Royal British Legion Club - New Class**
20 Heath Road, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HX
Tuesday 9:30 - 11:00 am (Slim & Aerobics)
URC Hoole - New Class**
Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
Wednesday 9:30 - 11:00 am (Slim & Aerobics)
All Saints Church Hall - New Class**
Vicarage Road, Off Hoole Road,
Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HZ
Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30 pm (Zumba

Fitness)
Dorin Park School - New Class**
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HD
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Slim & Aerobics)
CHESTER
Hoole Community Centre - New Class**
Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AU
Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Zumba

Fitness)
ELLESMERE PORT
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, Capenhurst
Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ
Monday 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Zumba

Fitness)
Whitby High School, Sycamore Drive,
Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm
(Kardy-O-Fun Aerobics)
Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Zumba

Fitness)
Great Sutton Village Hall, Old Chester Road,
Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3NZ
Thursday 9:30 - 11:00 am (Zumba Gold

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Now
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call Jane on 07977 388 388
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**New classes start January 2013.
See website or phone Jane for details
After a year of success with her Wirral Classes, Jane
Mann is expanding her Rosemary Conley Diet & Fit-
ness Franchise Business into Chester.
In October Jane was a Finalist Newcomer of the Year
at the Rosemary Conley Convention. Pictured with
Rosemary Conley, Jane said I am thrilled to be bring-
ing Rosemarys successful formula of Diet and Exer-
cise to my home town and the ladies of Chester. Our
classes bring ladies together in a very positive way.
We have fun learning about nutrition, a healthy low
fat low calorie diet, and of course we do the exercise.
Now running 17 Classes in Chester and Wirral, Jane
has 3 qualified and experienced Instructors to as-
sist her. We wish Jane every success with her new
Classes.
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Dr Fiona Cowie is Cheshire
Contours Head Cosmetic Doctor.
She has over 10 years experience
in Cometic Medicine and has
worked in Harley Street and
appeared on several TV makeover
programmes.
Dr Cowie is registered with the
General Medical Council and is
a member of the British Medical
Association. She is also a member
of the British College of Aesthetic
Medicine and has been a Gold
Member of the International
Academy of Advanced Facial
Aesthetics for many years.
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MB.ChB.DFFP,BCAM,IAAFA
COSMETIC DOCTOR
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Mob 07788 673 692
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Dr Fiona Cowie is Cheshire
Contours Head Cosmetic Doctor.
She has over 10 years experience
in Cometic Medicine and has
worked in Harley Street and
appeared on several TV makeover
programmes.
Dr Cowie is registered with the
General Medical Council and is
a member of the British Medical
Association. She is also a member
of the British College of Aesthetic
Medicine and has been a Gold
Member of the International
Academy of Advanced Facial
Aesthetics for many years.
DR FIONA COWIE
MB.ChB.DFFP,BCAM,IAAFA
COSMETIC DOCTOR
CHESHIRE CONTOURS LTD
Tel 01978 855 966
Mob 07788 673 692
E-mail dr.fona@cheshirecontours.co.uk
Web www.cheshirecontours.co.uk
PronoKal and FULLfast
Specialist Medical Weight Loss
Programmes now available.
Book your complimentary
consultation to see which product
would suit your needs best.
Treatments available
m Vampire Facelift
m Lip line and eyelid peels
m ThermaVein treatments
m Dermapen treatments
m Wrinkle reduction
m Hand rejuvenation
m Lip enhancement
m Decolletage Rejuvenation
m Dermal fillers
m Microdermabrasion
m Skin peels
m Acne and Rosacea treatment
m Hyperhidrosis
m Sclerotherapy
m SkinMed skin care
m bagi skin care
m neck rejuvenation
m Sculptra
CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION
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35 Stanclife Avenue, Marford, nr Wrexham LL12 8LN
New Year - New YoU
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GardeninG jobs
for january
GardeninG by Janet HeatH
January is often thought of as the
colourless month of the year but there
are some plants that fower and others
that provide colour, shape and
form.
Hellebore orientalis will
often fower in milder
weather in January
and their pink, white
and deep velvety
plum fowers lift the
spirit in these short
days. Cut off most
of their large leaves
and the fowers will
be visible. Structural
seed heads such as
Sedums look beautiful
when frosted so dont
cut them down. Winter
jasmine (Jasminum
nudiforum) and
winter fowering
heathers (Erica)
will also fower in
January.
Evergreen plants
come into their own in
winter and you may want
to consider a large structural
shrub for year round foliage
and form. Try Fatsia japonica if you
have a sheltered space which does not get
the early morning frost. This plant has large
glossy light green leaves that will give a dull
corner continuous leaf colour. With groups
of different coloured hellebores planted
around the base it would look wonderful
throughout the dark months. Garrya elliptica
is a shrub with evergreen leaves and silvery
green catkins that look as though Christmas
decorations have been hung on the branches.
There are some tasks that
can be done in January in
preparation for spring.
Dig over and level any
ground you want to
have ready for spring
planting such as new
borders or vegetable
beds. Dont do this
if the soil is very
wet as it will cause
compaction of the soil.
Prune back overgrown
Clematis montana,
wisteria and ornamental
vines whilst the leaves
are off the plants. This
will enable you to
see the structure of
the plants. Continue
to prune other
overgrown shrubs.
Make sure that
any dahlia tubers or
gladioli corms lifted for
overwintering, are kept dry
and frost free. Cover more
delicate plants with horticultural
feece in freezing weather to prevent
losing them over winter.
Weed the garden making sure that you get
the roots out especially of plants such as
dandelion and bittercress. The latter sets seed
so fast that you need to get rid of it before it
fowers.
Janet Heath, Garden Mentor Tel 01244 318258 www.gardenmentor.co.uk
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Some musings about Hoole with Andy Medcraft
Happy New Year
A smAll patch of white clings to the slates opposite, just out of the reach of the
early afternoon sun as it creeps around the chimneys and throws a crisp light into
my newly stark living room.
The chill that hangs in the air is simply metaphysical. The warmth of Christmas still resonates
through me and although I am more a Disney drop-out rather than Santas Little Helper, it is with a
sense of sadness that I packed away the decorations for another year.
The whole festive thing candy coated my world for a few weeks. Upbeat sing-a-long soundtracks
encouraged everybody to spend a bit more and to smile as we handed over our hard-earned cash
in return for what some might say were overpriced baubles. And for once those slightly cynical
some did not include me.
The overspill of beaming parents clutching small children with glow sticks after the Hoole
Christmas light switch on warmed a place in my heart that had been entirely deep frozen for what
seemed like my entire adult life to-date. I even chased the Coca-Cola lorry to Cheshire Oaks,
crawled into Chester at stupid oclock to cheer on the Santa dash and contemplated a seasonal
inspired latte from Starbucks - although the placard-waving protesters blocking the entrance
reminded me that at this most wonderful time of the year, paying over the odds for eggnog
flavoured hot milk to a company that has avoided paying its taxes does somewhat dampen the
Christmas cheer.
Every year, on the run up to Christmas, I fall foul of the infamous man flu. And, every year, I
do my bit to attack it. My mother is a firm believer in prevention rather than cure and with that
in mind I popped into the Groves Herbal dispensary in Charles Street to top up on Echinacea.
Unfortunately my best intentions were flawed as it sat on the kitchen worktop until I began the
nose blowing and therefore my mothers wise words resonated in my mucus filled skull but even
with the weight of the near-death experience for those two days that rendered me helpless and
pathetic, I still embraced the sickly sweet daytime soft focused movies of good will to all men with
much ho ho-ing and even a partridge in a pear tree.
But now that Christmas is over, we are returned to our former selves and it would appear that
those few weeks of hugging everybody and wishing them a merry Christmas was the only time of
the year that doesnt result in a citizens arrest and restraining order.
Being back to the hum-drum of daily life sees us returning to our insular ways. We begin to smile
only at those we know and return to our comfort zone of living in modest fear of those we dont.
So, with the knowledge that Christmas cheer has a limited shelf life, my aim for January is not to
write a list of resolutions. It is simply to savour the flavour of the festivities as well as taking full
advantage of the insular fall out and sculpt my year from it.
Without further ado, I wish you a very happy, healthy and successful year because we are what
we create, so lets all embrace 2013 and make sure its a good one for us all. Im of now for a
reasonably unseasonal inspired latte at cafe.com and I promise to crack a few smiles on route
even if I dont know the recipients.
MACDONALD CRAXTON WOOD HOTEL
Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Nr Chester CH66 9PB
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DETOX RETREAT DAY
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The day includes:

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Spa Light Lunch

Aroma Detox Envelopment

Aromatic Classic Facial


LUXURY SPA DAY DUET
120 (mon-thurs) 140 (fri-sun).
You will both receive:

Full use of spa facilities

Spa Light Lunch

Aroma Back Relief Massage

Time Precious Facial


Choose one from the following:

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File & Polish Toes

Mini Scalp Massage


Call 0151 347 4023 to book your place today!
New Year, New You
at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
Hoole Roundabout January 2013 31
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MACDONALD CRAXTON WOOD HOTEL
Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Nr Chester CH66 9PB
T 0151 347 4023
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Terms & conditions apply. Offer subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Higher price charged Friday - Sunday.
Spoil your senses with one of our fantastic spa days!
DETOX RETREAT DAY
79 (mon-thurs) or 89 (fri-sun).
The day includes:

Full use of spa facilities

Spa Light Lunch

Aroma Detox Envelopment

Aromatic Classic Facial


LUXURY SPA DAY DUET
120 (mon-thurs) 140 (fri-sun).
You will both receive:

Full use of spa facilities

Spa Light Lunch

Aroma Back Relief Massage

Time Precious Facial


Choose one from the following:

File & Polish Hands

File & Polish Toes

Mini Scalp Massage


Call 0151 347 4023 to book your place today!
New Year, New You
at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
Hoole Roundabout January 2013 33 32 Tel 01244 350398 www.hooleroundabout.com
HooLE LTC has been named Club of the
Year 2012 by the Cheshire LTA.
of more than 90 tennis clubs in Cheshire,
Hoole LTC was one of just four clubs to
be nominated for the award. The criteria
for judging the best club in Cheshire are
wide ranging but include a welcoming
environment, an open
membership policy, a
comprehensive junior
programme and sound
fnancial management.
Despite having just
fve courts, Hoole LTC is the top club in
Cheshire for regularly competing juniors,
with 110 junior members who have played
at least 6 competitive matches and 44 who
have played more than 20 in the last 12
months.
Hoole LTC has several teams in local
leagues, with junior teams ranging from 8&U
to 18&U, three mens teams, a Ladies team
and two mixed teams. The Annual open
Tournament held in the summer attracted
126 players with events for all ages.
In 2010 Hoole LTC paid for the
refurbishment of the courts in Alexandra
Park so that the local
community and the Club
could share the benefts.
The fnancial investment and
the outreach programmes
established by the Club at
Alexandra Park have led to Beacon Status
being granted to the scheme by the British
Tennis Foundation.
The Cheshire LTA announced the Club of
the Year award at their Presentation Evening
at the Park Royal Hotel in Warrington in
october. Hoole LTC was presented with a
salver to mark the occasion.
Sarah Rizvi, Hoole LTC Junior Coordinator, receives Club of the Year 2012 award
from Rob Forster, Prestbury LTC (2011 Club of the Year winners), with Hoole Junior
members Saleem Rizvi, Jac Newis, Jamal Rizvi and Katie Merrick.
Hoole LTC named countys
best tennis club
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H
ErE we are in the frst month of another brand New Year 2013!
The start of a New Year can only mean one thing, New Year
resolutions! People will be vowing to lose weight, stop smoking,
stick to a budget, save money, fnd a better job, become more organized,
exercise more, be more patient, eat better, and ________ (fll in your
own resolution). New Years resolutions have been with us for 4,000
years, ever since the Babylonians began celebrating the start of each
new planting cycle. The Babylonians were the frst to have New Years
resolutions. The most common promises were to return borrowed
farm equipment and pay off old debts. Im all for New Years
resolutions. But do I keep these resolutions? And what about you?
Do you keep your resolutions?
If the roman god Janus were around today, hed have a thing or two to
say about this. Enshrined in ancient mythology, he was the god of change,
transitions, and beginnings. The romans named the frst month of the
year after him. Janus was often pictured with a set of keys, in keeping
with his role as warden of gates. Shrines to him typically took the form
of archways, gateways, and arcades. As for his physical appearance, well,
Janus had a face only a mother could love. Thats because he had two
faces -- one looking forward, the other backward. This showed his ability to watch entrances and exits.
Symbolically, it signalled the need to balance our hopes for tomorrow with a keen awareness of what
happened yesterday. It strikes me that Janus might know why so many resolutions are forgotten by
February. Could it be that were only looking forward -- when we should be looking back in equal
measure? We have New Years resolutions. What about Old Year refections?
Is it really possible to change, to make a difference in our own lives, in the life of a community or a
nation I certainly think it is. I love the following little story because it illustrates that even when
sometime the problems and issues of a person or in a community or across our world can seem
insurmountable. If we focus on the enormity of some of these issues it can seem that any one individual
cant possible change anything but if we recognised that actually each of us can make a difference, if
we decide to do something instead of doing nothing, we would see that change is possible.
One morning an old man was walking along the beach and noticed the tide had washed thousands of
starfsh up on the shore. In the distance he spotted a boy who was gathering up the starfsh and one
by one was throwing them back into the ocean. He approached the boy and asked him why he spent
so much energy doing what seemed to be a waste of time. The boy replied, If these starfsh are left
out here like this they will bake in the sun, and by this afternoon they will all be dead. The old man
gazed out as far as he could see and responded, But, there must be hundreds of miles of beach and
thousands of starfsh. You cant possibly rescue all of them. What difference is throwing a few back
going to make anyway? The boy then held up the starfsh he had in his hand and replied, Its sure
going to make a lot of difference to this one!
Christianity is about the opportunity to change. As we start 2013 may this be the time for you to
experience a new beginning, to experience the change you desire to see in your life. Christianity teaches
that things can change; it can be different because God gives us the power to bring about change.
Finally, may I take this opportunity to wish you a very happy, healthy and hopeful New Year. A year
when you see a difference in your life and you make a difference through your life by the choices you
make.
reSOLutiOnS
Andy Glover has lived in
Hoole with his wife Sue
for 22 years. Andy began
at Hoole Baptist Church,
on Westminster road,
as Youth Pastor, before
becoming the Pastor and
now Team Leader.
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USEFUL NUMBERS
Age Concern (Cheshire) . . . . . . . .01606 881 668
Bus & Coach (Cheshire Bus Info) . 01244 602 666
Chester Fire Station . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 342 145
Chester Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 380 280
Cheshire West and Chester Council 0300 123 8 123
Cheshire Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01244 350 000
Countess of Chester Hospital . .01244 365 000
John Lennon Airport (Liverpool) .0870 129 8484
Manchester Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . 0871 2710711
National Rail Enquiries (Info only) 0845 748 4950
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NHS Stop Smoking Service . . . 0800 169 0 169
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schools
St Werburghs and St Columbas RC Primary
School, Lightfoot Street, Hoole
Tel:325528.
www.stwerburghandcolumbas.school.cheshire.org.uk
Hoole Church of England Primary and
nursery School, Hoole Lane, Hoole.
Tel 323890
Website
Steve Howes website which includes award
winning site A Virtual Stroll
www.bwpics.co.uk/chester
Cllr bob Thompson
Deputy Liberal
Democrat Group
Leader
Surgery details:
Saturday morning
outside the Post
Offce on Cedar
Drive, in Hoole, from
10.30am-11am.
Saturday morning
from 11am-12noon
outside the Bromfeld
Arms in Faulkner
Street, Hoole
no appointment necessary
5 Ashwood Court, Hoole
Tel 342920
Email robert.thompson@
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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Cllr alex black
Labour:
171 Hoole Lane
Hoole
CH2 3EQ
Phone: 01244
328956
Cheshire West & Chester councillors for Hoole
newton ward
Cllr Tom Parry (Conservative)
4 Bailey Bridge Close, Chester
mobile: 07789 615246
Cllr Adrian Walmsley (Conservative)
4 Ambleside, Plas newton, Chester
Phone: 01244 340949
mobile: 07710 583513
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Slimming World
At County Offcers,
Plas newton Lane,
Tel. 01244 536 754
on Wednesdays at
9.30am, 5.30pm and
7.00pm.
Newton Pre-school
(During Term Time)
mon-Thur 9am-3pm
Fri 9am-12noon at newton
School, Kingsway West
Tel. 01244 314271
Plas Newton WI
The Womens Institute
meeting is held 3rd
Wednesday of each month
at 7.30pm in St Michaels
Church Hall, visitors
welcomed.
Hoole Lawn Tennis Club
Fairfeld Road, Hoole
Senior Club Nights:
monday and Thursday evenings
starting at 6pm (only invited Juniors are
permitted to play at these times.)
Ladies Mornings:
Wednesday mornings
(10am - 12pm)
American Tournaments:
2nd Sunday of the month may to
September (2pm)
Junior Club Nights
(All sessions FREE for members)
Friday evenings April to September
inclusive
School years 3-6: 4.30pm-5.30pm
School Years 7-11: 5.30pm-7.30pm
www.hooleltc.hitssports.com
Hoole Library
Please note that Hoole library on Hoole
Road has now closed, but plans are in
place for a library facility to open in Hoole
Community Centre on Westminster Road
early in 2013.
Hoole Community Centre
Westminster Road, 01244 342741

Arts Society
meets each Thursday during term time
10am-2pm

Yoga: Dru Yoga Class
Wednesday 1.30-2.30. Ideal for all ages,
shapes and sizes. 5 a session. For
information contact mary on 319509
ormary.clinging@virgin.net
Hoole Allotments
Prices: 36 (full plot) 18 (half)
Concessions: 18 (full plot) 9 (half)
For vacancies contact:
allotments@chester.gov.uk
Tel: 402223

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0151 721 0559
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Tel 0151 353 8686
www.grabandshift.co.uk
l Screened TOP SOIL - various grades
l Spoil removed by self-loading grab wagon
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l Landscaping sandstone and slate pieces
l All supplied loose /grabbed or in
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