April 2011 - Issue 45

Inside this month: Police update, Westminster Park, New pavilion, Handbridge
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Overleigh legal column, health and
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 A
ren’t attitudes strange when
it comes to our property
and family? the likelihood,
say, of your house burning down is
extremely remote but you wouldn’t
dream of not insuring it. After all
you would not want to leave it to
chance, would you?
But when it comes to a making a Will3– in 6
which you dispose of the property you have
lovingly preserved over the years most of us
(nearly 70%) don’t bother. No, most prefer
to leave it to their family to ‘sort it out’ in the
belief that ‘they know what I want’.
Touching though such a belief may be it repre- when you die ensuring that those who are dea
sents a potentially to you are provided for in accordance with you
THE new croquet and bowlshigh risk strategy that could wishes.
have a devastating effect on those who are dear
pavilion has opened in
to you. In the absence of a Will what happens
Westminster Park, Is it easy to make a Will?
to the just inthat
property time you leave (your ‘estate’) is Well it can be – but many families have ‘com
for the new sporting
governedseason.
by law in theYou
form of the ‘intestacy
14 plications’ that
can read more on page 20.
rules’.
17need to be addressed – that
is where a Solicitors expertise in the field can
Continuing the Westminster
Those rules may have dire consequences. A help.
Park theme, we’ve gotspouse
surviving an update
may not inherit the whole of Is it expensive?
the deceased’s
from the residents’ spouse’s estate. Children of a
association No, a Will can cost as little as £99* – not a lo
previous marriage may inherit nothing at all
and details of how police have
and the surviving partner where there has been
compared to the value of your estate!
curbed speed innothe area.
marriage or Civil Partnership could face Should I use a Solicitor?
There’s also themajor
regular police
problems. Absolutely YES. Beware the enticing adverts
of companies who hold themselves out as will
feature with Jo Pendrey,
The problem isplus a do not reflect how writing experts offering Wills at bargain base-
those ‘rules’
legal column, health and
society has beauty
changed – with second 18
(and some-
ment prices. You
20 should only entrust the mak
and details of Easter services
times more) marriages,atextended families and
ing of your Will to a suitably qualified person
longstanding
St Mary’s Church, relationships where the parties
in Handbridge. a badly drawn Will can sometimes be as much
have never married.
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have the power to take away those
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Spring fair
The first Spring Fair will be held at St
Mary’s Community Nursery School, Old
Wrexham Road, Handbridge on Saturday
2nd April at St Mary’s (Without the Walls)
Church Hall in Handbridge, from 2-4pm. The
day is expected to be a family day with lots
going on, there will be craft stalls, games,
bouncy castle, pony rides and lots more! All
are welcome.

HANDBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB

This month’s meeting is on Thursday, 21st
April when Don Billington from Liverpool
makes a welcome return visit to delight and
amuse us with his demonstration “Out of
the Wood”. Visitors (£5) and new members
welcome.

New zebra crossing

A zebra crossing is being installed in
Handbridge, funded by Cheshire West and
Chester Council with contributions from the
three Overleigh ward Councillors.
Overleigh Councillors Razia Daniels, Arthur
Harada and Richard Short have contributed
towards the Queen’s Park Road scheme
from their own member budgets. The
crossing is situated between Handbridge
and Queen’s Park View.
Councillor Daniels said: Local people have
wanted a safe crossing at this junction for
a long time and | know that it will be used
by everyone in the community – families,
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A
ren’t attitudes strange when
it comes to our property
and family? the likelihood,
say, of your house burning down is
extremely remote but you wouldn’t
dream of not insuring it. After all
you would not want to leave it to
chance, would you?
But when it comes to a making a Will – in
which you dispose of the property you have
lovingly preserved over the years most of us
(nearly 70%) don’t bother. No, most prefer
to leave it to their family to ‘sort it out’ in the
belief that ‘they know what I want’.
Touching though such a belief may be it repre- when you die ensuring that those who are dear
sents a potentially high risk strategy that could to you are provided for in accordance with your
have a devastating effect on those who are dear wishes.
to you. In the absence of a Will what happens Is it easy to make a Will?
to the property that you leave (your ‘estate’) is Well it can be – but many families have ‘com-
governed by law in the form of the ‘intestacy plications’ that need to be addressed – that
rules’. is where a Solicitors expertise in the field can
Those rules may have dire consequences. A help.
surviving spouse may not inherit the whole of Is it expensive?
the deceased’s spouse’s estate. Children of a No, a Will can cost as little as £99* – not a lot
previous marriage may inherit nothing at all compared to the value of your estate!
and the surviving partner where there has been
no marriage or Civil Partnership could face Should I use a Solicitor?
major problems. Absolutely YES. Beware the enticing adverts
of companies who hold themselves out as will
The problem is those ‘rules’ do not reflect how
writing experts offering Wills at bargain base-
society has changed – with second (and some-
ment prices. You should only entrust the mak-
times more) marriages, extended families and
ing of your Will to a suitably qualified person –
longstanding relationships where the parties
a badly drawn Will can sometimes be as much
have never married.
of a problem as no Will at all.
You have the power to take away those
You have the ability to give your family peace
problems by getting a Will in place setting out
of mind. Make a Will. After all, you would not
very clearly what is to happen to your estate
want to leave it to chance, would you?
For professional and specialist advice on the
drafting of your Will contact Paul Armstrong
or Sally Tipping Quality Solicitors Oliver & Co
on 01244 312306
*until 31st March 2011
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Police tackle bike thefts

There have been further thefts of bikes from the Handbridge area
Plans to address the issue:
PCSO Pendrey and colleagues from the Chester Outer Neighbourhood Policing
Team will continue to run high visibility and covert patrols around this area in order
to catch the culprits. A further Bike Etching event took place at LA Fitness in March
bwhere bike security advice was given.
We would advise members of the public to ensure their bikes are secured at all times.

• You said –. Bike thefts within the Overleigh area are still occurring. There have been
numerous thefts during February within Handbridge.
• We did – A Bike etching scheme has taken place at Catholic High School and St
Mary’s Church Hall with a total of 31 bikes etched and security advice given. Regular
high visibility patrols will continue to take place over the coming weeks in order to
deter further thefts of bicycles in these areas
• You said – Parking problems within Allington and Prenton Place. Inconsiderate
parking causing obstruction of the pavement.
• We did – PCSO Pendrey has worked in conjunction with Local Traffic Wardens in
order to provide regular high visibility patrols in this area. Advice has been given
to vehicle owners with penalty notices being issued to offenders. A total of 26 fixed
penalty notices were issued by Traffic Wardens within Handbridge during February.
The next Community Action Meeting will take place on Thursday 19th May

If you have any questions or see me on patrol please feel free to stop and chat or
alternatively contact either myself on 0845 458 6375 or by e-mail
at joanne.pendrey@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

Crimefile
l Vandals smashed a window of a house in Vincent Drive, off Lache Lane
l Thieves stole a boiler and copper piping from a house in Dorchester Road
l Thieves who were trying to break into a shed in Circular Drive, fled after they were
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I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.
 Overleigh Roundabout April 2011 15

I am easily satisfied with the very best.

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Bryant, from the Hough Green Clinic

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treAtMeNt?
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CAN ALL UNWANteD eXCeSS HAIr Be treAteD?

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Westminster Park
News from Westminster Park Residents’ Association
www.wp-ra.org.uk
Songs from the shows
On Saturday 9th April, Westminster Park Residents Association have arranged a ‘Songs
from the Shows’ musical evening with Chester Operatic Society performing at Westminster
Park Community Centre.
They will be singing before and after supper. The supper will be up to our usual standard
as the menu will be similar to the Quiz Night meal. During the evening the committee will
be making a presentation to local postman, Dave Dodd, who retired recently after covering
most of Westminster Park for the last nine years. Tickets are available from any committee
member at £10 each (cheap for a musical evening and a first class meal), or telephone me
on 01244 683461.

Farewell, Sally
Westminster Park Residents’ Association bids a fond farewell to Miss Sally Melvin, who,
after 28 years, is retiring from Belgrave School on 30th April.

Westminster Park weather

If you Google Chester weather you will find the current weather for Chester but it isn’t really
what you think. The nearest station that reports to the Meteorological Office and so makes
data available to the web is at Hawarden Bridge.
However, there is a station in Whaddon Drive that pushes its data onto the web at
chesterweather.org.uk
It is updated every 10 seconds and includes temperature, rain or snow, cloud, wind,
forecasts, road conditions, and even a camera view of the sky over Westminster Park.

Police patrols pay dividends

THE Neighbourhood Policing team has focused on getting patrols out at night in the
Westminster Park area.
The approach has proved successful and over what can be a busy period for crime,
residents around Westminster Park have experienced very few crimes.
PCSO Fox has also been out addressing speeding around Five Ashes Road / Rowcliffe
Avenue, which residents have claimed is a major issue for the local community. PCSO Fox
and a colleague went out to the location January with the speed gun and conducted speed
testing.
During the testing session 73 vehicles were monitored and one vehicle was found to be
going at an inappropriate speed. A warning letter has been sent out to the keeper of this
vehicle.
PCSO Fox is looking to carry out more speed testing sessions in Westminster Park.
However, two people are required to undertake the sessions and he is looking for
community volunteers to help with the speed testing.
If you are willing to assist could you email PCSO Fox on Christopher.Fox@cheshire.pnn.
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croquet season.
Westminster Park Bowling Club, Saltney Bowling Club and Chester Croquet Club will
be located there.
The project was funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council with a donation from
the Croquet Association. A kitchen was also donated by Deelux Kitchens.
Councillor Richard Short, Executive Member for Culture and Recreation, said: ”I am
very pleased for the Bowls and Croquet clubs; they have operated under very difficult
conditions for some years and it is great that they have proper facilities at long last.
“The new pavilion is very much a local success story with the majority of funding
coming from the Council’s Greenspace team.
“The new facilities will provide much needed storage space, is fully accessible and will
enable clubs to accommodate members as well as visiting teams.
“The pavilion has been relocated between the bowling greens and croquet lawn to
provide improved viewing for spectators.”

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l PUPILS at St Clare’s Catholic Primary School,
in Lache, have been planting apple trees with help
from Chester and District Housing Trust and Lache
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who turned down plans for a double storey extension
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EASTER SERVICES
at St Mary Without-the-Walls, Handbridge
“Stories Jesus told.”
During Lent there will be a series of
Thursday evening Services of Compline
together with a talk about one of Jesus’
parables.
Every Thursday in Lent at 7.30pm from 17
March to 14 April.
Mothering Sunday (3rd April)
8am Holy Communion
10 am Parish Communion (for all the
family)
11.30am Holy Communion Service (BCP)
HAZEL McDOUGALL
MSSCh, DipPodMed, MBCPA
CHIROPODIST
Open Monday to Saturday
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Saltney, Chester CH4 8SH
01244-671226
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6.30 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 17th April
PALM SUNDAY
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.00 am Parish Communion (with Passion
Play by the Youth Group)
11.30am Holy Communion Service (BCP)
6.30 pm Choral Evensong (BCP)
HOLY WEEK SERVICES –
Speaker: the new Archdeacon of Chester,
the Venerable Dr Michael Gilbertson
7.30pm Services - every evening (Mon 18 to
Wed 21 April)
Maundy Thursday (21st April)
7.30pm Holy Communion
Good Friday (22nd April)
10 am to 12 noon Young people’s Activity
Morning
2pm Good Friday Service: “An Hour before
the Cross.”
EASTER DAY
Sunday 24th April
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.00 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Choral Evensong
EVERY SUNDAY -
Sunday Children’s Corner
10am in church for smaller children
Sunday Club (3 – 11 yrs
10 am in Church Hall (term time)
Sunday Youth Group (11+ yrs)
10 am Rectory Room (term time)
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COMMUNITY LISTINGS
WESTMINSTER PARK
Westminster Park Residents Association Junior Football: Westminster Park FC
Allan Stobie 683461 Tracy Sheedy 680544 www.westminsterparkfc.co.uk
e-mail chair@wpforum.org.uk Lache and Westminster Local History Group
www.wpforum.org.uk Linda Shuttleworth, 679791
Westminster Park Community Association National Women’s Register:
Gill Williams, 671243 Christine Westcott, 675431
Westminster Park Community Centre
Scottish Dancing
19 Five Ashes Road, Westminster Park
Anne Croall, 676167
671243
Friends of Westminster ParK Tennis-Glan Aber Tennis Club
Norman Trott, 683540 Sue Britton, 677936
Clubs & organisations
based in Westminster Park Scouting
Belgrave Badminton Club Group Scout Leader: Sue Jones, 675538
Keith, 671077 Beavers (Wednesday): Christina Dean, 680163
Belgrave Pre-School Cubs (Monday): Francis Hardy, 674571
Carol Welch, 671243 Cubs (Thursday): Christine Owens, 676691
Scouts (Friday): David Aird, 675063
Bowls
Explorer Scouts (Tuesday): Simon Ashton,
Bob Cooper, 675204
0151 512 6458
Bridge Club Network: Kath Kitchen, 379031
John Arrowsmith, 682588
Guiding H
Croquet
Rainbows (Monday): Pat McGettigan, 677134
Janet Davies, 350370
Brownies (Tuesday): Jan Hooper, 674701
Healthy Walking Group Guides: District Commissioner:Sue Fryer, 679945
Mike Lloyd, 680328

Useful Numbers
Age Concern (Cheshire). . . . . . . . 01606 881 668
Bus & Coach (Cheshire Bus Info). 01244 602 666
Chester Fire Station. . . . . . . . . . . 01244 342 145
Cheshire West and Chester Council 0300 123 8 123
Cheshire Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 458 0000
Countess of Chester Hospital . . 01244 365 000
Grosvenor Estates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 684400
Handbridge Medical Centre. . . . . 01244 680169
John Lennon Airport (Liverpool). 0870 129 8484
Lache Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . 01244 671991
Manchester Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . 0871 2710711
National Rail Enquiries (Info only) . 0845 748 4950
NHS Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 46 47
NHS Stop Smoking Service. . . . 0800 169 0 169
Northgate Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01244 380 444
Samaritans (Chester). . . . . . . . . . 01244 377 999
Schools
Queen’s Park High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981500
Dodleston Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981080
Eccleston Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981000
Belgrave Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981151
Lache Primary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981333
Overleigh St Mary’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981700
St Mary’s Community Nursery. . . . . . . . . . 981222
St Clare’s Catholic Primary. . . . . . . . . . . 981110 H
Catholic High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 981600 H
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Handbridge (St Mary’s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 671202
St Andrew’s URC Handbridge. . . . . . . . 344642 C
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LACHE PARK
Community Safety Wardens
Drop in surgery at Lache
Community Centre every
Thursday 12.30-2pm.
Weekly Community Centre
Timetable
Monday
60+ Monday Club 10-2pm
LACHEClass
Computer PARK(Learning
Centre) 1-3pm
Credit Union 2.30-3.30pm
Healthy Hearts (Exercise Class)
6.15-7.30pm
Bingo 7.30-9.30pm
Tuesday
Pilates 1.30-2.30pm
Morris Dancing 5.30-7.30pm
HANDBRIDGE
18th Chester (St Mary’s)
Scout Group Directory
Group Scout Leader Sue Jones
675538
Beavers (WED) Jane Shortall
682136
Cubs (MON) George Coward
679259
Cubs (THUR) Chris Owens
676691
Scouts (FRI) Terry Coe
Explorers (TUE) Simon Ashton
0151 339 4759
Handbridge Shotokan Karate
www.hskc.org.uk
HOUGH GREEN
Hough Green Residents’ Association.
Contact Norman Trott on 683540
CURZON PARK
Curzon Park Residents’ Association
www.cpraonline.org
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Wednesday
Mixed exercise class 9.15-
10.15am
Drop In Tea, Toast and Talk 10-
11.30am
Computer drop in (Learning
Centre) 1-3pm
Cheer Leaders 4.30-7.30pm
Yoga 6.30-8pm
Ninjitsu 7-9pm
Thursday
Vegout@lache (fruit and veg
bags) 10-12pm
Lunches 11.30am-1pm (costs £4
for 3 courses)
Tea Dance 1.30-4pm (fortnightly)
Credit Union 7-8pm
Saturday
Junior Club (6-13 year olds)
10-12pm
St Mary’s Community Nursery
Old Wrexham Road,
Handbridge.Tel 981222
Friends of Edgar’s Field
Voluntary group who look
after Edgar’s Field Park,
Handbridge. Tel Steve
Rogers on 629189
Website
www.handbridge.com
Parent & Toddler Groups
Youth & Community Centre
Monday morning (9-11.30am)
St Mary’s Church Hall
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Handbridge URC
Tues 10am - 11.30am
Chester Youth Club
Overleigh Road
Junior 5-6.30pm Tue/Thurs
Senior 7-8.30 Tue/Thurs
679559. Learning to play rock
instruments 7-16-year-olds
01745 815200
Room hire at Lache Community
Centre is available for meetings,
functions and parties. Catering
and bar are also available.
For information please contact
Dennis Smale (centre manager)
on 674 887.
To book the Community Learning
Centre for training please
contact Liz Holding (Lache Park
Ltd) at Hawthorn House on 675
818. Also at the Learning Centre
are a range of courses provided
by West Cheshire College.
For details contact Chris on
07887557864 or 373462.
Lache and Handbridge Children’s
and Young People’s Centre
Tel: 977791
Cheshire West and Chester Councillors
Arthur Harada (Con):
57 Lache Park Avenue. Tel 678679
Richard Short (Con)
9 Ludwell Close, Westminster Park
Tel 678559
Razia Daniels (Con)
11 The Shipgate, Chester. Tel 312392
dodleston
Dodleston Parish Council
Covering Dodleston & Kinnerton
www.dodlestonparishcouncil.co.uk
Dodleston Pre-School
Hours Mon/Fri 9:15-12:45 Tue 9:15-
13:15 Wed 9:00-13:00. 2 1/5 year olds to
school age. Contact dodlestonpreschool@
googlemail.com
Dodleston Baby and Toddler Group
Friendly group meets Thursdays, 10-
11.30am at the Village Hall. Term time only
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