Antrobus
Village News - February 2012 J
Editorial;
Well, yet again Antrobus has shown what talent we have in our midst. The second pantomime 'Puss in Boots' was a great success and If you didn't get to see it, then you really did miss out!
The countless people involved are to be congratulated for their commitment and enthusiasm.
A DVD will be available shortly – watch out for further information.
Deadline for March Edition: Thursday 23rd February
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Dates for your Diary
Thursday 2 February Public Meeting – Antrobus St Mark's School Hall 7.00pm
Friday 3 February Brown Gardening Bin, recycling boxes, newspapers
Supper Club Village Hall 7.30 for 8.00pm
Friday 10 February Green Household Bin
Sunday 12 February Rambling Club
Friday 17 February Brown Gardening Bin, recycling boxes, newspapers
Tuesday 21 February Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Meeting 7.30 Village Hall
Lounge – PLEASE USE SCHOOL LANE CAR PARK
Friday 24 February Green Household Bin
Well, yet again Antrobus has shown what talent we have in our midst. The second pantomime 'Puss in Boots' was a great success and If you didn't get to see it, then you really did miss out!
The countless people involved are to be congratulated for their commitment and enthusiasm.
A DVD will be available shortly – watch out for further information.
Deadline for March Edition: Thursday 23rd February
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Dates for your Diary
Thursday 2 February Public Meeting – Antrobus St Mark's School Hall 7.00pm
Friday 3 February Brown Gardening Bin, recycling boxes, newspapers
Supper Club Village Hall 7.30 for 8.00pm
Friday 10 February Green Household Bin
Sunday 12 February Rambling Club
Friday 17 February Brown Gardening Bin, recycling boxes, newspapers
Tuesday 21 February Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Meeting 7.30 Village Hall
Lounge – PLEASE USE SCHOOL LANE CAR PARK
Friday 24 February Green Household Bin
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MEG LANE UPDATE
PUBLIC MEETING 7PM THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY AT ANTROBUS SCHOOL
PUBLIC MEETING 7PM THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY AT ANTROBUS SCHOOL
An Antrobus Parish Council open meeting for the public to attend and ask questions of Crosby’s and to hear residents’ views is arranged for 7pm on Thursday 2nd February at Antrobus School.
This will be an important meeting to show/voice your objection to Councillors from CWAC who will be attending and taking note of the scale and nature of objections.
ANTROBUS PARISH COUNCIL –JANUARY 2012MEETING
Declarations of Interest
Mr Pugh declared a personal interest in planning application 11/05488/ful - Brow Farm as relative
Mrs Bunn declared a personal interest in planning application 11/05608/FUL- Manley Close as a
neighbour
Planning
Planning application 11/05876/FUL Land at Meg
The Clerk informed Council that an extension had been granted until 6th February for comments.
The Village Hall has been booked to display the application on Monday 23rd January from 2 – 8 pm. Two Councillors will be present at all times.
An Open Meeting is to be held, the Clerk to make enquiries regarding the availability of a hall. The applicant’s agent had expressed his willingness to attend a meeting of this sort, and the applicant’s family are to be invited to attend.
There were no refusals by CW&C
Planning application 11/05876/FUL Land at Meg
The Clerk informed Council that an extension had been granted until 6th February for comments.
The Village Hall has been booked to display the application on Monday 23rd January from 2 – 8 pm. Two Councillors will be present at all times.
An Open Meeting is to be held, the Clerk to make enquiries regarding the availability of a hall. The applicant’s agent had expressed his willingness to attend a meeting of this sort, and the applicant’s family are to be invited to attend.
There were no refusals by CW&C
The following approval by CW&C was noted
11/03409/FUL Wildacre Farm, Occupation Lane – stable block for 10 horses including tack room and construction of manege
11/03409/FUL Wildacre Farm, Occupation Lane – stable block for 10 horses including tack room and construction of manege
5.3 7.3There were no withdrawals
The following new planning applications were considered
11/05488/FUL Brow Farm, Brow Lane – replacement dwelling, conversion of existing outbuildings to garage, demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings.
11/05745/FUL Oak House, Lodge Lane – alterations to two existing outbuildings and construction of an outdoor swimming pool (amendment to approved application 07-3378-FUL)
11/05853/LBC Oak House, Lodge Lane – as above.
11/05608/FUL 8 Manley Close – single storey side extension.
11/05950/AGR Antrobus Hall, Barbers Lane – Crop store.
11/05485/FUL Moss Farm, Reed Lane – retention of building for use for refurbishment of sieving equipment used in animal feed, animal bi-products and similar industries.
1 Sevenoaks Court. The appeal dismissal was noted
Highways
The following new planning applications were considered
11/05488/FUL Brow Farm, Brow Lane – replacement dwelling, conversion of existing outbuildings to garage, demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings.
11/05745/FUL Oak House, Lodge Lane – alterations to two existing outbuildings and construction of an outdoor swimming pool (amendment to approved application 07-3378-FUL)
11/05853/LBC Oak House, Lodge Lane – as above.
11/05608/FUL 8 Manley Close – single storey side extension.
11/05950/AGR Antrobus Hall, Barbers Lane – Crop store.
11/05485/FUL Moss Farm, Reed Lane – retention of building for use for refurbishment of sieving equipment used in animal feed, animal bi-products and similar industries.
1 Sevenoaks Court. The appeal dismissal was noted
Highways
METHODIST CHURCH - SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY
5th Feb 6:30pm United Service at St Marks
12th Feb 6:30pm Rev M Coles with Holy Communion
19th Feb 6:30pm Mr C Taylor
26th Feb 6:30pm Rev J Payne
Flowers:- 5th: No flowers; 12th: Mrs H Faloona; 19th: Mrs J Pitchfork; 26th: Mrs P Brookes
G R A N D J U M B L E S A L E
Saturday 25th February at 1.30pm
in the Village Hall – admission 20p
Jumble, Bric-a-brac, Nearly New, Cake Stall,
Refreshments & Raffle.
Once again, we are asking for donations of SALEABLE jumble etc. for this event which is our main fundraiser for our Chapel funds. For collection before this date, please contact Kath Hankey on 01565 777229 or Jean Wilkinson on 01606 891402.
Also, if you can offer help in the morning from 10.00am and in the afternoon from 1.00pm we would be most grateful.
This is an event not to be missed, so please come along and give us your support.
Also, if you can offer help in the morning from 10.00am and in the afternoon from 1.00pm we would be most grateful.
This is an event not to be missed, so please come along and give us your support.
ST MARK’S ANTROBUS -SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY
5th February - 11.00am Family Service
6.30pm United Service at St Mark's
6.30pm United Service at St Mark's
12th February - 11.00am Holy Communion
19th February - 11.00am Service of the Word
19th February - 11.00am Service of the Word
26th February - 11.00am Holy Communion
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME TO ALL SERVICES
CAROL SINGING
The following letter has been received from North West Air Ambulance Charity.
"Dear Mrs Hankey
On behalf of everyone at the North West Air Ambulance Charity, I would like to thank you for the generous donation of £2420.00 received as a kind contribution towards our funds. As you are aware, we are a registered charity and we need to raise over £4.3 million this year to remain operational. We receive no mainstream funding and we therefore depend upon the support and generosity of individuals, voluntary organisations and businesses to keep our two helicopters in the air and saving lives.
As an indication, and to help you see how vital your contribution is to us, below are some examples of how your donations can help.
£ 5.50 Funds both aircraft for 1 minute
£ 55.00 Funds both aircraft for approximately 10 minutes (the average time it
takes to reach a casualty in the north west.
£ 150.00 Funds a paramedic for a day
£ 750.00 Funds a fully equipped and staffed helicopter for 1 hour
£2000.00 Could re-kit a crew member with a new uniform
Thank you once again for your kind support.
Yours sincerely
Lynda Brislin, Chief Executive"
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MEDICAL CORNER IS BACK! – THIS MONTH "FOOD AND HEALTH"
Most people recognise that overeating and snacking between meals, particularly of carbohydrates and fats, is not a healthy lifestyle but is common in Western Society. This is particularly so for those leading sedentary lives without exercise and those, through no fault of their own carrying genes for type 2 Diabetes and adverse lipid profiles where such diets will bring out vascular (artery) diseases at an earlier age. Smoking compounds that situation.
Rather than talk about this I would like to mention several adverse reactions to food or drinks of which you may be less aware.
Food Allergy - This is symptoms triggered by foods which may come on suddenly and occasionally severely and for which blood testing demonstrates a high level of specific antibodies in the blood. 90% of such cases are caused by the following foods: Treenuts (eg. almonds, walnuts, pecans), peanuts, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat and soya beans. Symptoms are usually acute skin reactions/swelling, gastrointestinal symptoms and asthma like symptoms and occasionally collapse(anaphylaxis) and uncommonly death. Approximately 1% of the population have some form of food allergy, often associated with other allergies eg hay fever or animal allergy. Identification and avoidance(sometimes of even minute quantities) of foods is key to management. Symptoms can be treated with antihistamines, steroids and in severe cases adrenalin by injection under the skin which can be life saving. True allergy (or atopy as it is also known) often occurs in other family members.
Coeliac Disease - This is not a true allergy but a disease in which the body reacts by producing a different type of antibody togluthen in wheat products. It can present at any age in life. Serious cases malabsorb their food can be very ill with weight loss, anaemia and diarrhoea. Mild cases may have virtually no symptoms apart from vague ill health or mild anaemia. There are specific tests for this condition which is not that uncommon and often undiagnosed. Treatment is a gluthen free diet.
Food Intolerances - This is a term applied to all other adverse food reactions for which no easy tests are available and which cover several conditions.
Food additives/preservatives such as sulphites (in wines, preserved fruits, processed meats etc) Azo dyes eg. Tartrazine, Monosodium glutamate, salycilates (Aspirin like compounds in some fruits), benzoates,& aspartame can all give bad reactions and sulphites can rarely give life threatening reactions as with allergy. Again skin reactions are the commonest symptom eg hives, itching or flushing, but rhinitis, sneezing,asthma, &bowel symptoms can occur. Adverse behavioural problems in children and young adults have been linked to food additives but this is still controversial.
Vasoactive amine chemicals in ripe cheeses, fish, cured sausage, red wine, chocolate & pickled vegetables can cause cramps, flushing, headaches & palpitations in a dose related manner. It explains why someone only gets a headache with red and not white wine and why chocolate is a common cause of headaches.
Caffeine found in medication, tea, coffee & cocoa cola can induce dose dependent agitation, headache, nausea & tremors in some.
Lack of intestinal enzymeseg Lactase can cause cow’s milk intolerance with diarrhoea in some especially children.
All the above are reasonably well recognised and anyone presenting with recurrent headaches, palpitations, diarrhoea, runny nose etc for which there is no obvious cause then adverse food reactions need to be considered. But food intolerance is blamed on many other conditions by some practitioners. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and other aches and pains have all been considered.
Indeed there is some evidence that irritable bowel syndrome (abdominal pains/bloating/bowel upset with normal tests) may be food induced in as many as 50% with wheat being the likely culprit. There is much less evidence for other conditions and there is certainly no tests for food intolerances except for careful elimination diets with dietician help. Food allergy tests are invariably negative and certain private practitioners offer expensive tests with no proven scientific evidence to back them up, so beware. However with any unexplained symptoms in an otherwise healthy individual it is worth considering food intolerance as a cause. So if you have been checked out and told you have no disease & other causes exclude ( eg medication side effects) but still have recurrent longstanding unexplained ‘nuisance’ symptoms then consider there may be a simple dietary explanation.
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ANTROBUS WI
At the January meeting the new President, Margaret McDonald presented Jane Schofield with a Gift Voucher in appreciation of her three years term as President (2009 - 2011)
The speaker was Louise Matson who showed us how to decorate Petit Fours with a wide selection of toppings, but first we were invited to sample some of the ones she had prepared earlier. Members were also invited to have a go at decorating the cakes themselves and were allowed to keep their efforts.
The next meeting will be on February 14th, when the subject of the speaker, Keith Viggers will be “Mystery Shopping” If you would like to come to the meeting please phone the President, Margaret McDonald on 01606 331059
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RAMBLING CLUB
The walk last month took us through the Flashes to Carey Park and along the River Weaver, then through Marshall's wood, back to the Trent & Mersey Canal. We finished at the Salt Barge, Marston, where we had a good lunch with excellent service.
The next walk will be on Sunday 12th February, when we will walk from the Red Lion pub in Moore, (Runcorn Road, Moore WA4 6UD). Meet at School lane car park at 9.45 a.m. or Red Lion Moore at 10 a.m. Bring strong shoes and elevenses
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MANCHESTER AIRPORT
A member of the Community Relations Team attends Knutsford Library each Tuesday (0930-1230 & 1315-17:00 hrs and 1200-1900 hrs on the first Tuesday of each month). They are there to have face to face conversations with members of the public about any issues relating to the Airport. Each year they hold Mobile Outreach sessions at 10 or more venues across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Feedback reveals that people value the opportunity to discuss a concern or a Community Trust Fund Application in person.
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Many thanks go again to all those who contributed to another very successful Christmas card recycling campaign with an incredible 109.5kgs of cards being recycled this year, bringing our running total to a staggering 508kgs over the last 6 years! Thanks also go to the Village Shop for once again supporting the campaign.
Many people had saved all their greetings cards throughout the year which added to our fantastic total – please do the same again this year.
Food Intolerances - This is a term applied to all other adverse food reactions for which no easy tests are available and which cover several conditions.
Food additives/preservatives such as sulphites (in wines, preserved fruits, processed meats etc) Azo dyes eg. Tartrazine, Monosodium glutamate, salycilates (Aspirin like compounds in some fruits), benzoates,& aspartame can all give bad reactions and sulphites can rarely give life threatening reactions as with allergy. Again skin reactions are the commonest symptom eg hives, itching or flushing, but rhinitis, sneezing,asthma, &bowel symptoms can occur. Adverse behavioural problems in children and young adults have been linked to food additives but this is still controversial.
Vasoactive amine chemicals in ripe cheeses, fish, cured sausage, red wine, chocolate & pickled vegetables can cause cramps, flushing, headaches & palpitations in a dose related manner. It explains why someone only gets a headache with red and not white wine and why chocolate is a common cause of headaches.
Caffeine found in medication, tea, coffee & cocoa cola can induce dose dependent agitation, headache, nausea & tremors in some.
Lack of intestinal enzymeseg Lactase can cause cow’s milk intolerance with diarrhoea in some especially children.
All the above are reasonably well recognised and anyone presenting with recurrent headaches, palpitations, diarrhoea, runny nose etc for which there is no obvious cause then adverse food reactions need to be considered. But food intolerance is blamed on many other conditions by some practitioners. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and other aches and pains have all been considered.
Indeed there is some evidence that irritable bowel syndrome (abdominal pains/bloating/bowel upset with normal tests) may be food induced in as many as 50% with wheat being the likely culprit. There is much less evidence for other conditions and there is certainly no tests for food intolerances except for careful elimination diets with dietician help. Food allergy tests are invariably negative and certain private practitioners offer expensive tests with no proven scientific evidence to back them up, so beware. However with any unexplained symptoms in an otherwise healthy individual it is worth considering food intolerance as a cause. So if you have been checked out and told you have no disease & other causes exclude ( eg medication side effects) but still have recurrent longstanding unexplained ‘nuisance’ symptoms then consider there may be a simple dietary explanation.
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ANTROBUS WI
At the January meeting the new President, Margaret McDonald presented Jane Schofield with a Gift Voucher in appreciation of her three years term as President (2009 - 2011)
The speaker was Louise Matson who showed us how to decorate Petit Fours with a wide selection of toppings, but first we were invited to sample some of the ones she had prepared earlier. Members were also invited to have a go at decorating the cakes themselves and were allowed to keep their efforts.
The next meeting will be on February 14th, when the subject of the speaker, Keith Viggers will be “Mystery Shopping” If you would like to come to the meeting please phone the President, Margaret McDonald on 01606 331059
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RAMBLING CLUB
The walk last month took us through the Flashes to Carey Park and along the River Weaver, then through Marshall's wood, back to the Trent & Mersey Canal. We finished at the Salt Barge, Marston, where we had a good lunch with excellent service.
The next walk will be on Sunday 12th February, when we will walk from the Red Lion pub in Moore, (Runcorn Road, Moore WA4 6UD). Meet at School lane car park at 9.45 a.m. or Red Lion Moore at 10 a.m. Bring strong shoes and elevenses
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MANCHESTER AIRPORT
A member of the Community Relations Team attends Knutsford Library each Tuesday (0930-1230 & 1315-17:00 hrs and 1200-1900 hrs on the first Tuesday of each month). They are there to have face to face conversations with members of the public about any issues relating to the Airport. Each year they hold Mobile Outreach sessions at 10 or more venues across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Feedback reveals that people value the opportunity to discuss a concern or a Community Trust Fund Application in person.
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Many thanks go again to all those who contributed to another very successful Christmas card recycling campaign with an incredible 109.5kgs of cards being recycled this year, bringing our running total to a staggering 508kgs over the last 6 years! Thanks also go to the Village Shop for once again supporting the campaign.
Many people had saved all their greetings cards throughout the year which added to our fantastic total – please do the same again this year.
Please recycle whatever you can, whenever you can – thank you! Claire Lofthouse
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FRIENDS OF ANTROBUS ST MARK'S SCHOOL
This year it’s a Leap Year and on Wednesday, 29th February, tradition dictates that is the time for ladies to propose to their partners. Friends of Antrobus St Mark's would just like to say that if that’s your plan “Good Luck”, but don’t forget to attend the next Friends Meeting at school 9am first!
A quick update on fundraising at the end of last year shows it has boosted our funds by just under a £1000. From the combined efforts of the November car boot sale, school cake sale along with Christmas cards and wrap it came to a grand total of £964.52. Thank you to all volunteers, cake makers and those of you who got into the Christmas spirit to support the school.
The children had a great start to 2012 as on their return to school Friends had organised an in-school theatre visit which performed Jack and The Beanstalk. We think the teachers enjoyed it just as much as the children. Looking to the future we will be holding a Bingo night. Dates have yet to be set so watch this space but we are aiming for March-April time.
Following on from last year’s success, starting on 18th May we’re holding what is becoming our Annual Scarecrow weekend. Now is the time to get your thinking caps on as there were so many great characters bringing the village to life last year.
Questions are already being asked about our famous Summer Ball and we can now confirm that it will be held on 15th June. That gives everyone enough time to dust down the black tie, grab the baby sitter and book the all-important taxi ride home.
Our next meeting will be on Monday 27th February, 8pm at the Antrobus Arms and then on Wednesday, 29th February, 9am at school.
Remember if you would like a chat about Friends and how you could get involved, please call Jane Elliott on 07761 742229 or find her in the playground. If you would like to keep up with events you can find us at www.antrobus-school.co.uk/friendsreunion.asp
If you would like to support us and would also like the opportunity to raise your bank balance then don’t forget our 100+ Club. It is our monthly prize draw where members can win £25 each month and a jackpot of £100 for the special Christmas Draw. There are numbers still available for those wishing to join so speak to Jane Elliott if you want to be included in the next draw.
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FRIENDS OF ANTROBUS ST MARK'S SCHOOL
This year it’s a Leap Year and on Wednesday, 29th February, tradition dictates that is the time for ladies to propose to their partners. Friends of Antrobus St Mark's would just like to say that if that’s your plan “Good Luck”, but don’t forget to attend the next Friends Meeting at school 9am first!
A quick update on fundraising at the end of last year shows it has boosted our funds by just under a £1000. From the combined efforts of the November car boot sale, school cake sale along with Christmas cards and wrap it came to a grand total of £964.52. Thank you to all volunteers, cake makers and those of you who got into the Christmas spirit to support the school.
The children had a great start to 2012 as on their return to school Friends had organised an in-school theatre visit which performed Jack and The Beanstalk. We think the teachers enjoyed it just as much as the children. Looking to the future we will be holding a Bingo night. Dates have yet to be set so watch this space but we are aiming for March-April time.
Following on from last year’s success, starting on 18th May we’re holding what is becoming our Annual Scarecrow weekend. Now is the time to get your thinking caps on as there were so many great characters bringing the village to life last year.
Questions are already being asked about our famous Summer Ball and we can now confirm that it will be held on 15th June. That gives everyone enough time to dust down the black tie, grab the baby sitter and book the all-important taxi ride home.
Our next meeting will be on Monday 27th February, 8pm at the Antrobus Arms and then on Wednesday, 29th February, 9am at school.
Remember if you would like a chat about Friends and how you could get involved, please call Jane Elliott on 07761 742229 or find her in the playground. If you would like to keep up with events you can find us at www.antrobus-school.co.uk/friendsreunion.asp
If you would like to support us and would also like the opportunity to raise your bank balance then don’t forget our 100+ Club. It is our monthly prize draw where members can win £25 each month and a jackpot of £100 for the special Christmas Draw. There are numbers still available for those wishing to join so speak to Jane Elliott if you want to be included in the next draw.
Next steps:
1. An Antrobus Parish Council open meeting for the public to attend and ask questions of Crosby’s and to hear residents’ views is arranged for 7pm on Thursday 2nd February at Antrobus School. This will be an important meeting to show/voice your objection to Councillors from CWAC who will be attending and taking note of the scale and nature of objections.
2. An open CWAC Planning Committee of Councillors (date to be confirmed) will consider whether to approve or refuse Crosby’s application. It will be important for as many of us as possible to also attend this Committee meeting in Winsford. We will be in touch again once the date has been confirmed.
Please submit your objections urgently – unless your written comments are received by Cheshire West and Chester Council before 6th February, they may not be taken into consideration. You have two ways to object though you may find sending a letter (quoting “Planning ref: 11/05876/FUL” ) is the most straightforward:
Write to the Planning Officer:
Neil Lewis
Re Ref: 11/05876/FUL
Winsford Planning Office
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Wyvern House
The Drumber
Winsford
Cheshire CW7 1AH
1. Go online and Google:
pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/online-applications/
2. Enter the Crosby planning application reference number: 11/05876
3. Go into the Comments tab, Register, Login and then submit your comments
Please copy your letter or online comments to our local Councillor Malcolm Byram who has asked to receive copies of all comments. His address is Marbury Mill House, Marbury, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6AR or malcolm.byram@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.
DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
We are planning a STREET PARTY to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee. The present plan is to hold the party on Monday 4th June.
If you would like to join in the planning or have any fantastic ideas that you would like to share or would be willing to help with the event please come along to the meeting on Tuesday 21st February at 7.30p.m in the Village Hall Lounge.
Please use the entrance from the School Lane car park. Everyone is welcome
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If you would like to join in the planning or have any fantastic ideas that you would like to share or would be willing to help with the event please come along to the meeting on Tuesday 21st February at 7.30p.m in the Village Hall Lounge.
Please use the entrance from the School Lane car park. Everyone is welcome
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SUPPER CLUB
Friday 3rd February Antrobus Village Hall
7.30 for 8.00pm
Tickets £10 from Village Shop, Grace Greenhough 01565 777276, Heather Sutton 01565 777221
FRODSHAM SILVER BAND IN CONCERT
SAINT MARK’S CHURCH, ANTROBUS
Friday 3rd February Antrobus Village Hall
7.30 for 8.00pm
Tickets £10 from Village Shop, Grace Greenhough 01565 777276, Heather Sutton 01565 777221
FRODSHAM SILVER BAND IN CONCERT
SAINT MARK’S CHURCH, ANTROBUS
7.30PM ON 23 MARCH
TICKETS £5.00
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
THE EARL OF STAMFORD MORRIS – SPRING CEILIDH
SATURDAY 3RD MARCH
WITH THE TIME BANDITS & CALLER BAZ PARKES
ANTROBUS VILLAGE HALL
TICKETS £7 IN ADVANCE £8 ON DOOR
TEL: 01606 891145
TICKETS £5.00
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
THE EARL OF STAMFORD MORRIS – SPRING CEILIDH
SATURDAY 3RD MARCH
WITH THE TIME BANDITS & CALLER BAZ PARKES
ANTROBUS VILLAGE HALL
TICKETS £7 IN ADVANCE £8 ON DOOR
TEL: 01606 891145
Potholes on Well Lane and Reed Lane – the large pothole on Well Lane has some white marks round it
Pothole on Knutsford Road near the 30 mph sign – this was reported by a resident after three cars were damaged and was repaired the following day
Any new Highways concerns
a) Gullies on Scotch Hall Lane. These had been cleared following correspondence between Mr Baracegirdle and Highways
b) Leaking water main on Knutsford Road to be reported
c) Comment was made to Councillors about the state of the verges of Meg Lane following a recent meet of the Hunt, also vehicles had parked on Knutsford Road, causing a visual obstruction
d) Junction of Knutsford Road and Reed Lane, a large damaged area of road surface, to be reported
8. Playground
The results of the survey from the School children had been received, the maze to be retained.
A second letter had been received from the solicitor to the beneficiary of the right of way, which was read to Councillors. A reply was drafted. A notice is to be published in the Village News advising that the Playground will have to be closed while the alteration in the boundary fencing is carried out.
Communications Group
The Antrobus Quick Reference will be distributed in the March Village News.
Superfast Broad Band. Mr Harrison has received advice for funding to request this to be installed at an earlier date, although there had been no response from local businesses
Charity Dance
This will be held on Friday 2nd March. The music has been booked.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 20th February at 7.30 pm at Antrobus Village Hall.
ANTROBUS PARISH COUNCILLORS
Chairman: Nigel Pemberton 01606 892480 Kate O'Donnell 01606 891478
Vice Chairman: Paul Harrison 01606 892151 Phil Pugh 01565 777454
Councillors: Christine Ashall 01565 777214 Roger Sutton 01565 777375
Carol Bunn 01606 891692 Chris Tratalos -7775 710530
Pothole on Knutsford Road near the 30 mph sign – this was reported by a resident after three cars were damaged and was repaired the following day
Any new Highways concerns
a) Gullies on Scotch Hall Lane. These had been cleared following correspondence between Mr Baracegirdle and Highways
b) Leaking water main on Knutsford Road to be reported
c) Comment was made to Councillors about the state of the verges of Meg Lane following a recent meet of the Hunt, also vehicles had parked on Knutsford Road, causing a visual obstruction
d) Junction of Knutsford Road and Reed Lane, a large damaged area of road surface, to be reported
8. Playground
The results of the survey from the School children had been received, the maze to be retained.
A second letter had been received from the solicitor to the beneficiary of the right of way, which was read to Councillors. A reply was drafted. A notice is to be published in the Village News advising that the Playground will have to be closed while the alteration in the boundary fencing is carried out.
Communications Group
The Antrobus Quick Reference will be distributed in the March Village News.
Superfast Broad Band. Mr Harrison has received advice for funding to request this to be installed at an earlier date, although there had been no response from local businesses
Charity Dance
This will be held on Friday 2nd March. The music has been booked.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 20th February at 7.30 pm at Antrobus Village Hall.
ANTROBUS PARISH COUNCILLORS
Chairman: Nigel Pemberton 01606 892480 Kate O'Donnell 01606 891478
Vice Chairman: Paul Harrison 01606 892151 Phil Pugh 01565 777454
Councillors: Christine Ashall 01565 777214 Roger Sutton 01565 777375
Carol Bunn 01606 891692 Chris Tratalos -7775 710530
Deborah Hodd 01606 891517
Clerk: Sue Richards 01606 891033. 5, Old Orchard, Antrobus. CW9 6LH
E-mail antrobuspc@yahoo.co.uk.
Chester West and Chester Borough Councillors, Marbury Ward.
Malcolm Byram 01606 74451. malcolm.byram@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Norman Wright 01606 74788. norman.wright@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Don Hammond 01606 891397 don.hammond@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
PLAYGROUND NOTICE
As previously reported in the Village News it is necessary to revise the east/south east boundaries of the Jubilee Playground.
In order to preserve a legal right of way which crosses part of the playing field the Parish Council is making some small alterations to the boundary fence of the children’s playground.
This work will be undertaken within the next few weeks and it will therefore be necessary for the Playground to be closed for a brief period. The work will comprise the relocation of two sections of the boundary fence, some consequential work on the special playground surface and changes to the current ground games which are marked out on that surface.
After consultation with local children, via the School, the maze game will be retained and the other two ground games (hopscotch and grandmother’s footsteps) will be removed as they cannot be safely accommodated within the reduced area.
Parents are requested to ensure that their children do not attempt to access the playground whilst it is closed and the works are in progress.
AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL RESIDENTS OF ANTROBUS VILLAGE
As there appears to be some confusion in the village over the boundary of the playing field and adjoining land, this letter is to set the record straight.
Mr H Sutcliffe obtained a copy of the deeds from solicitors and these were given to Antrobus Parish Council so that they may have access to records of boundaries for the purpose of work to be carried out on the playing field.
Subsequently it was found that a mistake was made when the work was undertaken on the playing field. This was a mistake by Antrobus Parish Council and amounted to approximately three metres of land.
It is hoped that this boundary mistake will be rectified in the next few weeks.
H & J Sutcliffe
