West St Dentist moved after over 40 years

Above left to right Sally Halls Nurse, Mr J Hibbert BDS VU Manc Dentist, and Lesley Patton Receptionist

There has been a dentist in West St near the post office for well over 40 years but now the practice has  moved. The problem with West St was it was an old house with steep stairs so they couldn't take disabled patients or old people who couldn't climb the stairs. Existing patients are reminded that the surgery is at the new location.

The practice has now moved to Eagle Bridge with its own entrance. The new surgery is like Star Trek with the latest equipment and they can now take all patients. They have vacancies' for new patients and a new member of staff will join soon who is a therapist giving them room to provide even more services. A therapist is higher qualified than a hygienist and can carry out other work.

The phone number remains the same 01270-214949 so if you need a Dentist give Lesley a call they do accept NHS patients

Plan to prevent flooding in Willaston is welcomed.

 

Willaston and Rope Borough Councillor Brian Silvester has welcomed planned  drainage works for Coppice Road and Wistaston Road in Willaston.

Councillor Silvester said, "The existing drainage between 51 to 142 Wistaston Road and 1 to 45 Coppice Road has insufficient capacity (existing drain is 4 inch land tile). A new drain was installed in the early nineties but due to various reasons the scheme was cut short and did not address the issue fully.

During/after heavy rain fall, water accumulates on the highway and is unable to drain away, causing localised flooding to properties.

The proposal will see a new drainage system constructed in Coppice Rd/Wistaston Rd that will connect to the previously constructed drain that discharges into the open water course at Wells Green.

Funding has been arranged over two years from the Environment Agency and the Cheshire East Council with £100k allocated for 2013/14 and a further £75k in 2014/15. The works will be undertaken by the Council.

The Parish Council and I have been pressing for several years for action to be taken and I am very pleased that action is going to be taken, starting next year. Hopefully if there is slippage in the programme elsewhere the scheme can be brought forward.The sooner it is done the better. The residents in that area have had to put up with this problem for far too long."

Man fined for attack on Council parking officer

 

A man has been fined and given penalty points for an attack on a Cheshire East Council parking enforcement officer.

The court heard how the officer was knocked to the ground by a vehicle being driven by Diquyen Trinh (correct spelling).

The officer, who does not wish to be named, suffered a broken wrist and shoulder injuries.

The incident occurred in August last year.

Appearing before South Cheshire Magistrates on Thursday, February 9, the 39-year-old was convicted of driving without due care and attention, leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident.

He was given eight penalty points on his driving licence and fined £1,590 in fines and court costs.

Cheshire East Councillor Rod Menlove, Cabinet member with responsibility for environmental services, said: “Attacks on members of Cheshire East Council staff are totally unacceptable. Verbal or physical abuse of those who are merely trying to carry out their duties for the council will not be tolerated.

“People who think it is acceptable to behave in such a manner should be under no illusion that we will contact the police and their actions will be dealt with as the law sees fit.

“All Cheshire East Council staff should be able to do their job in relative safety, without fear of this kind of behaviour from the public.”

Police seek missing man from Crewe

 

Police are appealing for help from the public in tracing a man reported missing from his home in Crewe.

Christopher Helme (47), was reported missing by family members from their home in Betjemen Way, yesterday evening. He left the house on foot and has no access to a car, although he can drive.
He is described as around 5′8"and of medium build to large build, with short cropped hair which is greying round the sides.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a three quarter length jacket and grey/blue Marks and Spencer fleece. He was also wearing a scarf and brown leather shoes.

Inspector Steve Griffiths, who is overseeing the investigation into Christopher′s whereabouts, said: "His family haven′t seen him since 11am yesterday and are very worried about him.

"We are very concerned for Christopher′s welfare and urge anyone who may have seen him today or knows of his recent or current whereabouts to contact us.

"I would also appeal to Christopher directly to make contact with his family or Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident 814 of 14 February 2012."

Cheshire to boost data protection measures after breach

 

Cheshire East Council has made improvements to the way it handles sensitive information, after being fined by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a breach of the Data Protection Act.

The Council reported the breach to the ICO following an incident in May 2011, where an email containing sensitive personal information was sent to a wider audience than intended or anticipated. Officers reported the matter to the ICO as soon as they became aware.

An apology has now been issued to the person affected and Cheshire East Council has taken all the necessary steps to ensure that this does not happen again in this or any other case.

Cheshire East Council will now have to pay a £64,000 penalty for the breach following their investigation. This represents 80 per cent of the whole fine, which is significantly reduced to encourage early payment.

The ICO found that the Council did indeed have a responsibility to distribute the information to its partner agencies but that the correct procedures had not been followed.

Cabinet Member with responsibility for performance and capacity, Councillor David Brown said: “Data protection is an issue that the Council takes very seriously.

“This incident has prompted us to scrutinise our policies and procedures very carefully to make sure that this never happens again.

“Staff will be receiving extra training and support in this area and all staff are being urged to remain extremely vigilant with the way sensitive information is handled and distributed.”

CEC lobbying Government

 

Cheshire East Council is lobbying the Government for a fairer slice of Business Rates.

At the moment, the authority receives in the Formula Grant only 44 per cent of the rates it collects. The remainder remains with the Government.

Cabinet member with responsibility for resources Councillor Michael Jones said: “Cheshire East is fortunate in that it has, compared with many areas, a strong business community. As a result, the total amount of business rates we collect, on behalf on the Government, is very high.

“Unfortunately, the current method of calculating what authorities should keep means that Cheshire East receives only 44 per cent – one of the lowest proportions in the whole of the country. The remainder is used by the Government, among other things, to bolster authorities with less-thriving business communities.”

New methods of calculation around how much money a council can keep are not set to help either. The Government wants to see local authorities have greater control over their money, enabling them to plan better for the future. It also wants to see a stronger link between councils and their local businesses to create conditions that generate growth.

Councillor Jones continued: “I applaud fully and support entirely what the Government is trying to achieve. It is right that we should a greater say over our finance. We already have a strong productive relationship with our business communities and continually strive to create conditions for growth. However that takes money and that is something that this Council has not got.

“The amount of Business Rates collected by Cheshire East Council is sufficient to fund Formula Grant for the Council, Cheshire Police Authority and Cheshire Fire Authority as well as all Department of Work and Pensions and Department for Education grants to the Council. And this is still likely to leave a surplus in the region of £9m.

“Unfortunately, unless something is done, the money will continue to go to those authorities who are seen as needing it and the money will continue to come from authorities like Cheshire East.”

Fantastic response on Crewe town council ballot

 

More than 8,800 people have so far voted on the ballot for a town council in Crewe.

Residents have until February 29 to vote on whether they want a town council or not but the encouraging response has delighted Cheshire East Council. Ballot papers ask the direct question – ‘Do you want a single town council for Crewe?’

Cheshire East is urging all residents in Crewe to vote on this important topic, as the outcome will have a significant impact on the town’s future.

If a town council is established, the people of Crewe will have more local representation, similar to all other areas of Cheshire East, with the exception of Macclesfield.

It could take responsibility for local services and assets, such as Crewe Market Hall, and take a leading role in shaping its future.

If the result of the ballot is ‘no’, a special expense levy will be introduced in Crewe in April 2013. This will, more or less, pay for the services which a town council would have provided.

Councillor Michael Jones, Cabinet member with responsibility for resources, said: “I am extremely delighted with the response we have had so far and it shows the people of Crewe are taking a keen interest in this important matter.

“If Crewe had a town council, certain assets could be transferred to that authority, which would be better placed to manage them going forward. This is because local people know more about what their local community wants. A town council would give the people a voice in how the town centre develops.

“Without a town council, there is a real danger that such valued public facilities like town halls, market halls, allotments and other conveniences could be lost. Cheshire East Council does not wish to see this happen.”

He added: “In these austere economic times, Cheshire East can no longer support subsidised activities in unparished areas like Crewe if it is going to affect such vital services as providing help and support for children and adults in Cheshire East.”

Transfer and devolution of assets is a Cheshire East Council policy, which is in line with the Government’s localism agenda.

Completed ballot papers must be returned by no later than 5pm on February 29.

More information on other options for localised governance, in addition to a town council, with a breakdown of the facts on each, is available at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/crewegovreview

A printed version of this information is also available to pick up from the Municipal Buildings, Delamere House and Crewe Library.

For more information, residents can email: communitygovernancereview@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Alternatively, write to Registration Service and Business Manager, Democratic Services, Cheshire East Council, Westfields, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1HZ.

Sandbach man who terrorised a community is served ASBO

 

A 21 year old man who flouted his pubwatch ban and was often abusive and aggressive to anyone who got in his way has been slapped with an ASBO after the community joined together to fight back.

South Cheshire Magistrates Court handed down the ASBO to Matthew Foran from Coleridge Close in Ettiley Heath on 13 February 2012. The order, which bans him from licensed premises in Sandbach and Middlewich, limits his freedom and enforces "reasonable" behaviour, is valid until 12 February 2014.

Foran was an ongoing problem for pubs in Sandbach and Middlewich with windows being smashed, staff threatened or intimidated and property broken. Other customers were disturbed by his behaviour making them uneasy when they should have been enjoying their evening out.

He also intimidated and made the lives of those living near him a misery with threats, abusive gestures, loud music and criminal damage an ongoing problem.

Anyone who came into contact with Foran would often be subjected to his severe anti-social behaviour exacerbated by his belief that no one could touch him. In some cases witnesses were too scared to come forward to help make successful convictions against him.

His continuous disregard for the law and his Pubwatch ban combined with his abhorrent behaviour towards others, led to Sandbach Neighbourhood Policing Team officers joining forces with Safer East Cheshire Partnership to empower the community to stop the abuse.

The teams put together a painstaking catalogue of evidence with the help of Cheshire Police′s Force solicitors who turned it into a document that would convince magistrates this man was a danger to the community and needed an ASBO to curtail his depraved behaviour.

Congleton Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Mark Gammage said: "Foran mistakenly believed he could cause misery to residents and businesses in Sandbach without consequence.
"In the last six months my officers have been called out to deal with his aggressive and intimidating behaviour 24 times. He′s smashed windows, threatened people, and subjected numerous people to violence and abuse.
"I′d like to thank those people who have taken a stand against his yobbish behaviour and supported us in obtaining this ASBO - its when communities stand up and say "Enough is enough" that we can make a real difference.
"If he does step out of line he is likely to find himself in prison. Anyone who sees Foran breaching his ASBO conditions should contact police on 101. Alternatively information can be given on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

The ASBO Prohibits FORAN from:

1 Entering any premises (including beer gardens and outdoor areas attached to those licensed premises and any premises that is licensed to sell alcohol which can then be consumed on those premises) within the Sandbach and Middlewich Neighbourhood Policing areas.

2 Entering the areas shaded on maps 3 and 4 (Sandbach and Middlewich town centres) between 8pm and 7am daily, unless for the purpose of travelling through without stopping, either as a driver or passenger of a motor vehicle.

3 Using foul, abusive, insulting, offensive, threatening, disorderly or intimidating language or displaying such behaviour in any public place.

4 Whilst in Coleridge Close, Sandbach, FORAN is prohibited from causing any noise nuisance likely to cause a reasonable person in the vicinity harassment, alarm or distress, that includes the playing of loud music, shouting or singing.

Police hunt Crewe metal thieves

 

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of metal from a construction site in Rose Terrace, in Crewe.

Some time between 5pm on 6 February 2012 and 7am 7 February 2012 boilers and copper pipes were stolen from three flats.

They also removed seven taps from the premises.

PC Jayne Lloyd said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have seen people and vehicles acting suspiciously in or near to Rose Terrace to get in touch.

"At the time you may have thought nothing of it to see vans near a building site but we would urge you to contact us with any information especially as they would have been there after dark.

"We would also appeal to scrap metal dealers in the area, especially those signed up to our scheme to stamp out metal theft in the area, to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity or transactions to police."

Anyone with information should contact PC Jayne Lloyd on 101 quoting incidne 297 of 7 February 2012. Alternatively information can be given anonymously on the Crimestoppers number 0800 555 111.

Grit box provided and lights repaired.

 

After a complaint from a constituent Councillor Brian Silvester has  taken action to have a grit bin provided and lights repaired  on and around the Foot/Cycle Bridge crossing the A500 in Willaston. Councillor Silvester said," At this time of year the footbridge does get very icy and is dangerous for users. I am grateful to the Cheshire East Council for providing the grit box and repairing the lights. I am pleased that local users have offered to spread the grit when necessary.( See below) Pedestrians and cyclists will now be able to use the bridge safely."

Willaston Grant Award Welcomed

Willaston Borough Councillor, Brian Silvester has welcomed a grant for £300 from Cheshire East Council for the Willaston Community Opportunities Group(COG). Councillor Silvester said," The application was for the design and printing of the final two local walk leaflets in a series of three, the first being funded by their Parish Plan Implementation Grant.   The total cost of the project was £500.  The Group had no funds of their own but had raised £200 in sponsorship.  They had requested £300 and this was awarded in full. The first walk leaflet was very successful and led to many local people and visitors putting on their walking boots, which is a very healthy form of recreation. The Willaston Community Opportunities Group do excellent work and I am very pleased that their efforts are receiving external support."

International womens week

 

International Women′s week takes place the first week in March (week commencing 5th), with International Women′s Day being on the 8th March. Annually on this day, thousands of events are held all over the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.

The theme for this year′s event is ‘Connecting Women and Inspiring Girls′, and this year Cheshire Constabulary will be holding various events around the county to celebrate International Women′s Week.

Assistant Chief Constable Janette McCormick said: "The Constabulary is very pleased again to be supporting International Women′s Week. This year not only is it celebrating the success of women both in the community and work place, but it is focussing on ′connecting women′.

"The Neighbourhood Teams play a huge part in this across Cheshire, bringing people together to support their local areas as well as policing.

"The Neighbourhood Policing Teams are engaged with many women′s groups and they see at first hand the strength such networks can be. The work Inspector Catherine Mitchell has done with the SHAPLA Women Group is just one example of this. Enabling young women to connect with role models in the community is the aim of Big Sister in place in Crewe and now Chester.

"The drive and commitment of some very talented female officers has been the success to many of these programme. This year the Neighbourhood Teams are coordinating events across all the three areas to connect groups together as well as form even stronger relationships with the Neighbourhoods."

Information about the events that are taking place around Cheshire will be advertised on the Cheshire Police website next week.

Exciting proposals for Tatton Park

 

Bure Valley Adventures Ltd , working with Cheshire East Council,  is delighted to announce the first stages of a public consultation process for BeWILDerwood, an exciting new outdoor adventure park.

BeWILDerwood is an award-winning attraction currently operating in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, which is run by the company.

The company, working through their planning consultants have been liaising with the Council and Tatton Park to bring the BeWILDerwood concept to the North West’s premier estate.  Tatton Park was identified by them as their preferred location for a similar adventure park.

A public exhibition, which anyone can attend, will start on February 23 at the Verandah Suite at the Cotton’s Hotel, in Manchester Road, Knutsford. This will start at 12noon and end at 8pm. The exhibition will then move to Tatton Park for a further two weeks. The public exhibition is being organised by Bidwells, property consultants, of Norfolk, on behalf of Bure Valley Adventures Ltd.

Full details will also be available online at www.BeWILDerwoodTatton.co.uk

The exhibition will provide more details about the proposal and allow residents’ views on the emerging design to be considered before the application is finalised and submitted to the Council.

Cheshire East Council Cabinet member with responsibility for prosperity, Councillor Jamie Macrae said: “This proposal is a huge part of Cheshire East Council’s ambitious plans for the Tatton Vision.

“Tatton Park is already the premier major attraction in the region with more than 800,000 visitors a year. Our vision is to realise its full potential at national level and raise the visitor to over 1,000,000 visitors a year  By working closely with this prestigious company, we are showing our real commitment to improving the facilities and enhancing the whole visitor experience. In turn, this will bring a major boost to the local and regional economy and provide jobs for local people. “

Cheshire East Council moves to boost jobs and regeneration in Nantwich

 

Cheshire East Council has this week announced that it plans to carry out site investigatory work on its land off St Anne’s Lane, Nantwich.

The aim of the investigation is to identify options for developing the site, a former town gas works, which is currently not used by the Council.

Tenders for the work are being invited and by the end of the month, a timetable of work will be available. This will be published around the site.

Once work starts, the site will need to be closed and there will be no access for vehicles, including cycles or pedestrians. However, an alternative cycle and pedestrian route has been identified and copies of this route will be posted at key locations around the site and Mill Island. Access to Mill Island will still be available via Queen’s Drive.

The investigatory work will involve creating holes in various locations throughout the site. This needs to be done so that samples can be taken and the ground can be monitored. In the 1980s, some structures were demolished and some remedial work to the land was carried out. The site investigation will identify whether anything further is required.

The majority of the holes will be refilled once work is finished. Some will need further monitoring and these will be identified clearly and secured.

Cabinet member with responsibility for prosperity Councillor Jamie Macrae said: “Local ward members have asked the Council to look at options for developing this key town centre site with a view to it contributing to the regeneration and continued economic growth of Nantwich.

“We will look to opening up the site for the duration of the Nantwich Jazz Festival between 7am April 4 and midnight April 10. If further work is still required, the site will be closed immediately afterwards.”

Nantwich Mayor and local ward member Councillor Arthur Moran said: “This brownfield land is one of the last prime development sites in the town centre.

“It is most likely that we will be looking to create a good-quality, mixed development that will enhance the waterfront area of the River Weaver. So it is vital that this investigatory work is done, to ensure that the land is suitable for development.”

Stay Warm, Stay Well, Stay Safe

Stay Warm, Stay Well, Stay Safe – winter what’s on guide

Throughout the winter, Cheshire East Council and its partner agencies in the Adult Safeguarding Board have been providing information and key contact numbers as part of its Stay Warm, Stay Well, Stay Safe campaign. This is intended to assist, reassure and empower its most vulnerable people by providing information at www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/winter and through the local media.

You don’t have to stay at home to keep warm, well and safe this winter.

A vast array of activities are on offer to people of all ages throughout Cheshire East and now might be the best time to take advantage.

From Tai Chi to coffee mornings, Pilates lessons to senior citizens’ lunches, there is plenty to do.

And they can be enjoyed in warm, safe environments where people can socialise and make new friends.

Councillor Janet Clowes, Cabinet member with responsibility for health and wellbeing, said: “We may all feel less inclined to get out and about when the weather is cold but, following a short journey, there are a lot of activities which people can get involved in across all our towns and villages.

“Many are free of charge and some are available at a small price. Also, our health improvement team run a variety of programmes in partnership with Age UK and housing associations.

“These sessions provide a social opportunity to restore confidence, maintain independence, reduce falls and improve mobility, strength, balance and flexibility.”

Derek Thomas, the independent chair of the Cheshire East Adult Safeguarding Board, added: “Most of us can now expect to live very much longer than our parents did and this provides opportunities to extend our contribution to family and community life, and this could be as carers, grandparents or volunteers.

“But to do this we need to keep ourselves as fit, alert and healthy as possible, particularly during the cold, dark winter months. The Adult Safeguarding Board therefore welcomes the efforts of the Council to publicise the wide variety of voluntary and private sector programmes available to Cheshire East citizens.

“Unfortunately, many older people are also victims of various forms of abuse, often in their own homes. The more social contact they have outside, the greater the opportunities for them to seek advice and support.”

Congleton Library is hosting a free ancestry taster-session at 2pm on Friday (February 17), followed by a coffee morning the next day in the library meeting room, which costs 60p.

Adults can put their best feet forward with English country dancing sessions which run in Adlington Village Hall, near Macclesfield, until February 27, and weekly free meditation classes are on offer at The MedShed in Elworth, near Sandbach, on Tuesdays at 8pm.

Many more activities, including the popular Be Steady, Be Safe classes which are designed to improve leg strength and balance in older people, can be searched in Cheshire East’s comprehensive guide of things to do at whatson.cheshireeast.gov.uk

For more information, call 01270 685794.

Meanwhile, more helpful advice and information on the Stay Warm, Stay Well, Stay Safe campaign can be obtained at the following road show events:

· Friday, February 17 – Grosvenor Centre, Macclesfield (10am-2pm)

· Tuesday, February 21 – Ashfield Health Centre, Sandbach (9.30am-12.30pm)

· Thursday, February 23 – ASDA, Crewe (10am-2pm)

· Friday, February 24 – Booths, Knutsford (10am-2pm)

MP’s 111th news bulletin

 

Saturday 11, February 2012

Welcome ...

Welcome to this my 111th news bulletin.

This week marked National Apprenticeship Week – a celebration of apprenticeships and how they are helping to shape our workplaces.  Apprenticeships are about learning on the job, not sitting in a classroom but getting out into the workplace and learning a new trade.

Who knows where an apprenticeship may lead, the likes of Jamie Oliver; the Formula One engineer Ross Brawn and Eric Clapton all started out as apprentices. Up and down the country hundreds of thousands of young people are following in their footsteps and realising the life-changing opportunity becoming an apprentice affords.

Here in Crewe and Nantwich we gained 550 new apprentices last year, an increase of 80.9%. And we are not alone: across the country there was a 63 per cent increase as 450,000 people started an apprenticeship last year.  With yet more investment by the Government we are sure to see this number rise.

This week David Cameron announced businesses and training providers can bid for a share of the £6m Higher Apprenticeship Fund, which will support the development of new Higher Apprenticeships in sectors including aerospace, energy and renewable technologies.  An additional £250m will be available to businesses to boost skills in their workplace.

So why do I think more people from Crewe and Nantwich should be signing up for apprenticeships?

Many in Crewe and Nantwich may leave school and not know which way to turn. One option may be university, another to travel in a gap year or simply work. But there is another option – becoming an apprentice. And the best thing is that this option allows you to earn and learn at the same time.

The second fantastic thing about apprenticeships is the skills they provide. More and more employers are saying that graduates and school leavers do not have the tools necessary for the working world. An apprenticeship is a great way of developing a young person’s skills, of tailoring them to the workplace.

But apprenticeships are not just a win for young people. They are beneficial to small businesses, such as At One printing in Crewe, which is why the Government has launched new initiatives to encourage more firms to take on apprentices. This way they can train people to their standard and in return get loyal staff and a quick recoup of their investment. As an added incentive from today any small business in Crewe and Nantwich who hires an apprentice aged 16-24 will be eligible for £1,500.

They are a boost for our economy – every £1 of public cash invested in apprentices returns an estimated £18 to the wider economy. This is vital at a time when new jobs and growth are what’s needed when we face the biggest economic crisis any of us have known.

Apprenticeships are a win for business, a win for young people and a win for the economy – that is why I am delighted that here in Crewe and Nantwich we are adding more names to the growing list of people realising their potential through an apprenticeship.

Please remember, you can always contact me directly if you have any questions for me.

You can forward the bulletin on to your friends and family, who can sign up themselves by clicking here for my website.

Best wishes 

Edward Timpson
Member of Parliament for Crewe & Nantwich

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• Attended Monday morning's assembly at Brierley Primary School to help promote Cancer Research UK's Leap into Action Day
• Spent my last two days on Thursday and Friday working at Leighton Hospital, mucking in with staff at all levels and experiencing their day-to-day jobs, including theatre, complaints, sexual health, maternity, neonatal and paediatrics. Look out for my diary detailing my experience in the Chronicle newspaper. Also please support the "One in Eleven" fundraising campaign for a new neonatal intensive care unit (for which I am a Patron) at Leighton Hospital by visiting this link
• Went to the Bentley Dinner to support one of our largest local employers and discuss how the company can become even more involved in supporting the local community.
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Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joined in a fund-raising event at an Indian restaurant in Shavington.

He was at The Koconut Grove Indian restaurant at The Cheshire Cheese in aid of Cancer Research UK.

A charity auction took place in the restaurant with all the proceeds from the auction and raffle being donated going to Cancer Research UK.

Mr Timpson was in attendance to hold the raffle and auction that raised a £1,406 for the charity.

The MP said: “The Koconut Grove has raised an impressive amount for a very worthwhile charity.

“I commend Sreekumar Kolangat and his staff for their generosity and congratulate all those present on making it such a successful occasion.”

Sreekumar Kolangat, chairman and managing director of 3k Enterprises, said: “We were overwhelmed by the support and help we received from our patrons.

“Koconut Grove is always happy to contribute towards charities and need to support the needs of our local community.”

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Leighton Hospital in Crewe unveils revamped orthopaedic unit

Crewe Chronicle

PATIENTS with broken bones will now have access to more efficient treatment thanks to a revamp at Leighton Hospital’s orthopaedic outpatients unit.

Improved facilities include an increased amount of privacy and dignity for patients, with eight individual consultation rooms replacing the original seven curtained cubicles.

The department, which incorporates the fracture clinic, now also has a specially designed plaster room, replacing the previous facility which was located in a portable cabin adjacent to the unit.

This new plaster room has facilities to allow for four patients to be seen simultaneously.

Matron Del Owen said: “The three-month refurbishment has created a much more efficient service and pleasant environment for patients, and has greatly improved the working conditions for our staff. The new reception and waiting area is light and airy, and also features a television for patients, courtesy of the hospital’s League of Friends charity organisation.”

Edward Timpson MP was also given a tour of the new facilities. He said: “I’ve been very impressed. The people of Crewe, Nantwich and the surrounding areas will be well served by having such a valuable clinic on their doorstep.”

“How much more of our money are they prepared to waste until the application finally fails?

“We will win this campaign,” said Mr Perris.

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Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson tells of his experience growing up with foster children

Crewe Chronicle

Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson grew up with foster children. He talked to reporter Belinda Ryan about his childhood and what he gained from the experience.

CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson can’t really remember a time growing up when his parents’ home wasn’t full of foster children.

Mr Timpson was only five when his mum and dad, John and Alex, began fostering.

During the 30 years they acted as foster carers, they looked after nearly 90 children.

Mr Timpson says it was this positive experience which motivated him into practising family law and taking on the position of chairman of the all-party group on fostering and adoption.

“One of the things that really motivated me to do what I’m doing now is to try to help those children who find themselves in care, through no fault of their own, to get a better life and have a better chance to make something of themselves,” said the Conservative MP.

With more than 60,000 children in care, thousands of carers are needed up and down the country.

More than 1,200 extra foster carers need to be found across the north west of England in the next 12 months, according to the Fostering Network.

Mr Timpson still bumps into people who were fostered by his parents.

During last year’s election campaign he told how he met a man at a public meeting who was about seven years younger than himself who was fostered by his parents.

“When you talk to them and find out what they’re doing now and what they’ve made of their lives, it really hits home what my parents did and how much it’s played a part in these peoples’ lives,” said Mr Timpson.

The Tory MP admits his initial reaction when he discovered his parents had started fostering wasn’t as charitable as it might have been.

“I was nearly six and I came skipping home from school one day to find these two fairly loud children, aged five and three, downstairs in the kitchen,” he said. “As the youngest of three I was used to having my mother’s undivided attention and on finding I was to have to share her my reaction was to run upstairs in a huff, run into my bedroom, slam the door and refuse to come out until they left.”

His reaction didn’t last long.

“As I grew older I started to take on more of a caring role myself, helping to do late-night bottles, that sort of thing, and I could start to see what my parents were doing it for and it was quite rewarding,” he said.

“You could see the change in many of these children. They started to thrive under routine, their personalities came out and the resentment I had at the start just evaporated.”

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5 ways to contact Edward Timpson

• By email: timpsone@parliament.uk
• On the web: edwardtimpsonmp.com
• By phone: 01270 501 725
• By post: 30 Victoria Street, Crewe CW1 2JE
• In person: Click here to see surgery times

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Children In Danger

People in the Queens Park were horrified today as children played on the frozen lake. As you can see above they were walking right across the lake and one was a young child. The Police were called and they rushed to get them off the lake before they fell in. They than took their names and were going around to the parents to advise them of the dangers. This has been happening all week with people of all ages doing these stupid things like smashing the ice they are standing on with bricks bikes etc.

Parent warn your children of the dangers of open water not only of the park. If any had fell in they could be dead very quick if they slipped under the ice and low temperature could prove fatal. If anyone witness this stupid behaviour then call the Police before a child dies

LMR End of the Line

There is a sign up in Goddard St saying the LMR is to be knocked down. Its been closed as a club for a long time but now it seems its days are numbered. There is concern for 2 stones on the property that  mark the original boundary for the LMR and have historical significance. Its sad to see the old club go as it was originally a temperance club I understand