Chairman’s Letter

At the Parish Council Annual Meeting in May I agreed to remain Chairman for another year so that Liz Scott can concentrate on leading the development of the Parish Plan which should be completed by the end of the year. The recent History Day confirmed my thoughts that people want to have a sense of belonging to the community. I hope that I can help to develop that in the coming year as well as dealing with the routine business of the Parish Council.

Village Fete

We are at that time of year again when the Village Fete is upon us and this year it is on Saturday 26 June

At the Deeside Ramblers Hockey Club from 1200- 1615 followed by the Childrens Free Party and the Evening Dance in the Hall. The Dance costs £5 per per ticket including supper. Numbers are limited and people need to bring their own drinks.

A great deal of work has been done by Audrey Povall and her small team but we still need some volunteers to help on the day with various stalls and events. If you can help please contact Audrey on 733520 or myself on 732059. If you would like to donate something for the Tombola it would be appreciated, please give items to Audrey at Castle View.

Each year we are trying to improve the fete and this year we have a clown, a miniature railway for the children and a steam powered car as added attractions.

Our MP Mr Stephen O’Brien has kindly agreed to open the event and judge the Fancy Dress Competition at 12.00.

We will be making a donation from the proceeds of the day to Tarporley Cottage Hospital.

Parish Clerk

We have appointed a new Parish Clerk Cathy Day who lives at Old Post Office Cottage. Cathy can be contacted at 01829 730807.

I would like at this point to express the thanks of the Parish Council for the hard work and support of Clare Gregory our previous Clerk who did a superb job. We all wish her and husband Rob the very best and hope that this years maize maze venture is a great success.

Roger Cheshire

Village Hall

The Drop In Coffee Morning at the Village Hall (last Wednesday in each month) is proving popular with an average attendance of over 10 persons and a variety of discussion topics including U3A (University of Third Age), Parish Plan, and Village History Day. There are online facilities and tuition for the inexperienced.

Do come along to the next one: 10 – 12:30, 30 June