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Wirral Wildlife meeting

The next talk takes place on Friday

11th November, Room B, Heswall

Hall, 7.30pm: ‘All About Bees’ by

Carl Clee, Honorary Curator, World

Museum, Liverpool. Admission £2.All welcome.



IT was great to see the ocial relaunch o Heswall

Hall last month. The centre has been taken over by

the community so it’s important that we use this

acility in the uture.

Also in this month’s magazine is a eature on

Heswall Primary School, and more specifcally the

great strides they have made in developing the

grounds with a orest trail and outdoor classroom.

This was showcased at an environment and

recycling week recently.

There’s also news o a recent ashion show, a

wedding, lots o local news and a big what’s on

guide or November.

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local news

Firework warning

HESWALL police are working with partners and communities to take illegal reworks

off the streets. They are asking people to attend one of the many organised bonre and

rework displays available.

tee ae lo of fun acve and even fo young people and famle auumn.

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Shoplifting campaign

POLiCE ave aeed a numbe of upeced eve followng a campagn o cack

down on oplfng n hewall own cene.

Drink driving conviction

A 40-yea-old woman fom hndeon Dve, hewall, a been banned fom dvng

for 17 months and ned £100 after being convicted of drink driving on Pensby Road,

hewall.

Catwalk queens

Over 100 local ladies attended West Wirral Inner Wheel’s Fashion Show at

the Grange, Thornton Hough. This was most successful raising over £1000

which will be donated to Inner Wheel charities. The models were nearly all

members of Inner Wheel but President Liz’s friend was persuaded to model

along with the daughter of one of a member.



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Shoplifters sentenced

Wal Magae enenced 41-yea-old Danel McKeown, 41, fom Lloyd Avenue,

Bkenead, o 52 week mponmen fo ef fom op.

saa Meed, 32, fom Lncoln see, Bkenead, wa gven a 12 mon

supervision order for theft from shops in Pensby Road. She was also ned £100 and

ordered to pay £177.90 in compensation.

Bobbies on their bikes

POLiCE n hewall cycled nealy 300 mle fom London o Pa n fou day o ae

ca fo e Mone Benez Foundaon.

sg Gaam Pake and PC Mak Joynon, Deek Mupy, Nel Kennedy and Mak

Bodeck wee opng o ae unded of pound fo e foundaon wc uppo

cae uc a Banon rdng fo e Dabled, snowdop Appeal and hoylake

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Car park barrier plea

PEOPLE lvng on rvebank road wan e councl o pu up a bae o e publc ca

pak nea e oelne o op beng ued by coung couple and boy ace.

Louise Duerden married Guy

Evans on at Heswall Methodist

Church and then held their

reception at Brook Meadow

Hotel. Louise was originally from

Heswall but they both now live in

Pensby.

Pic by Verity Allen, at the Cetra Gallery, Heswall

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Family’s tribute to tragic

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THERE are some fabulous outdoor developments taking place at Heswall

Primary School.

head eace Jon robe a been keen o make ue of e gound o ceae andoudoo leanng envonmen.

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Grand launch or theAfter a major programme of repair and

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Deputy Mayor of Wirral,Councillor Gerry Elliswith Mrs Margaret Ellisre-opened the Hall on 1stOctober.

A whole series of events took place duringOctober to showcasewhat’s on at the hall andto hopefully encouragemore people to makeuse of their communityfacility.

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with Conservative Cllr Andrew Hodson

Cllr Gerry and Mrs Ellis take a look aroun



reborn Heswall Hall

The Deputy Mayor presents a plaque to

Trust Chairman Graham Hurton

Trust Director Tony Criddle with

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Wirral in 1974 when the Hall frst

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Heswall Councillor Andrew Hodson, Mrs

Kathryn Hodson with Trust Director Peter

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ClubsHeswall and District Animal Welare Society

One of e leading animal welfae oieie on e

Wial. We ave a new Webie www.heswall-

animal-welfare.org.uk

Flower Club

Meet 1st Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Heswall

hall, telegap road. tel 342 2060.

Gayton Probus

Meeting at Richmond Hall every Tues 9am-1pm, also

Luncheon Meeting rst Monday of the month at The

Grange. Call 342 7855.

Heswall Probuste goup old ei lunceon a te Gange,

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Heswall and Gayton Ladies Lieboat Guild0151 342 4389

Heswall Society

Established for the public benet to conserve the

eiage of e pai. Conac Caolyn Eddowe on

342 5066

Heswall U3A

te hewall Unvey of e td Age ( U3A ) a elf elp oganaon povdng educaonal ,

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www.u3ae.og.uk/ewall

Horticultural Society

Meetings on the rst Monday of the month at 7.30pm

in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204

Lawn Tennis Club

Quay road Ea, hewall. tel 342 1775

Wirral Lions Club

Mee 1 tueday evey mon a 7.45pm a e

hindeon Am, op Cee road. seceay: 334

3044.Heswall Mid Week Ramblers

Walks between 5 and 9 miles on Tuesday,

Wedneday and tuday evey week, locally and

n Wale and Cee . tel 336 6044

National Trust Association

Fo local membe of te Naional tu - oganie

ocial even, peake and ouing o place of

interest. Tel 342 2847

Oldfeld Theatre and Concert Club

Aange vii by coac o eae and conce

all ougou e Wial and beyond. Opea -

Balle - Conce o Play. New membe welcome.Ring 342 8952.

Riverside Playershewall baed Dama Goup. New membe

welcome. Call 632 4923 or www.riversideplayers.org

Rotary Clubs

Heswall goup mee tuday a te Gange,

Thornton Hough at 12.45pm. Secretary 342 2949

West Wirral mee Wedneday 6.30pm a

Heatherlands Court, Irby. Tel 342 1883.

Mid Wirral mee tueday moning fo beakfa a

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Round Table

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Senior Swimmers

Open o anyone ove 50, fo “eiou “ o lig

execie, a Caldy Gange swimming Pool evey

Fiday moning tel. 342 3703

Soroptimists

te goup mee on e 2nd & 4 tuday of e

mon a e Gange. tel 342 3446

Website

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te local banc of Ceie Wildlife tu.

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Councillors

Peter Johnson, 342 1399

Lelie rowland 342 2454

Andew hodon 342 6253

Surgeries held on the rst Saturday in the month at

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Police

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6010. Monday - Fiday 10am-5pm

Richmond Hall

Communiy all in scool hill. tel 342 5742

Schools

Barnston Primary. Tel 342 5229

Gayon Pimay. tel 342 3772

Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491

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Gu10 Led Lamp 3 Watt £4.99

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Satin Chrome Twin Socket £4.99

4” Low Voltage Fan £19.99

8 Way 17th Edition Board C/W 8 Mcbs £43.50

Rcbos £9.99

Pet Friendly Intruder Alarm Kit £85.008 Zone Panel,Bell Box,Battery ,Cable, 3 Xpir

Showroom open 7am to 5pm Mon-Fri; 8am to 12noon Sat

Unit 48 Clayhill Industrial Estate

Coalbrookdale Road, Neston CH64 3UGFor all enquiries phone Paul 0151 353 0128

We also stock

Cable, Flexes & Steel

Wire Armored Cable,

Cat5 Cable,Coax Pvc Trunking

Fire Alarm Panels

Emergency Lights

LED Kitchen Lighting

Garden Lighting

Prices do not include VAT

Instant payment for

Clothing, Shoes, Bedding, HandbagsDon’t throw it away any more.....

Bring it to our new Textile Recycling Centre

Unit C13, Dunkirk Industrial Estate

Ellesmere Port CH1 6LZ

Open Mon - Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm

Tel 07512 604824

Cash 4 Old Clothes

Yoga for All in NestonMonday night at the NC&YC,on Burton Road

Classes focus on breathing and relaxation to help

improve posture and a sense of health and well

being. Discount for eligible low income families.

Places offered on rst come rst served basis.

Children’s Yoga 6pm-6.55pm– for 5-11-year-olds. Improves concentration

Adult Yoga 7-8pm & 8pm

For details contact 0151 336 4302

or [email protected]



CAMPION SOLICITORS

Campion Solicitors, 45 Pensby Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 7RA

T: 0151 342 9021 M: 07515 929061 E: info@campionsolici tors.co.ukwww.campionsolicitors.co.uk

local & approachable

With 20 years legal experience on the Wirral, local solicitor Jacqueline Campion LLB

(Hons) is pleased to announce the opening of her new solicitors practce in Heswall.

We provide a full, friendly and efficient legal service for all members of your family.

FREE NO OBLIGATION LEGAL HEALTH CHECKWe are happy to review and advise about any of your existing legal

arrangements e.g. wills, attorney documents, or property matters.

Telephone 0151 342 9021 for a no obligation appointment

Our services include:

Wills• , Estate Planning and Probate Ma ers

L• ast ng Power of A orneys if you would like

to appoint somebody to look a f er your a ff airs

either now or in the future

Court • of Protec t on Work if you know someone

who is unable to look a f er their own a ff airs

and needs a Deputy appointed

Conveyancing• buying or selling proper t es,

equity release and remortgages

Family • Ma ers divorce, co-habitat on,

nancial issues, children and prenupt al

agreements

G• eneral Li t gat on contract disputes, consumer

issues and debt collect on.

FLEXIBLE APPOINTMENTSWe offer flexible appointments either in the comfort of your own home or

at our office in the centre of Heswall and at a time to suit you.

All appointments are with Principal Jacqueline Campion.



BOOK rEViEWs:

BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS

BY ELEANOR DAVIES, FROM LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL

General Fiction: Sisters Brothers: Patrick DeWitt

hemann Kem Wam gong o de. te engmac and

poweful man known only a e Commodoe a odeed , and

encmen, El and Cale se, wll make ue of . toug

El doen’ ae boe’ appee fo wkey and kllng, e’

neve known anyng ele. Bu e pey n’ an eay mak, and

on e oad fom Oegon Cy o Wam’ gold-mnng clam oude

sacameno, El begn o queon wa e doe fo a lvng–and

e man e doe fo.A gly ognal 2nd book fom e auo of Abluon, e n

the landscape of Gold Rush American in 1851. As someone

wo would neve nomally ead a Ween, i pcked up w

ome epdaon, mply becaue wa on e Man Booke longl, and o my own

upe compleely fell n love bo w e complex eo/naao and alo e wam,

humorous earthy tone of the novel. Apparently the lm rights have already been sold.

A gea peen fo Dad, bu Mum wll love oo.

Biography: Charles Dickens- A Life: Claire Tomalin

Fo fan of Cale Dcken e ulmae bogapy. Beaufully poduced n

a gold-emboed du-jacke and lluaed ougou w gloy black and we

plae wc bng e ex o lfe, a bogapy woy of e mae melf.

Clae tomaln, one of e gea bogape of cenuy, make no aemp o de

Dcken’ falue and lmaon (paculaly n e maal pee), wle alo owng

amazng quale of enegy, boldne, magnaon, owmanp and enjoymen

of fame- all a wc wee evenually o deoy m. Publed fo e 200

annveay of b (wc acually fall on 7 Feb nex yea), ’ a compleely

veng oy of povey and ce, loyaly and beayal, ump and agedy, fully

explong e complexe and conadcon of Dcken’ caace. te o of book

a joy o ave on one’ bookelf o eaue fo many yea.

Whodunnit: Best Eaten Cold: The Murder Squad

te new Mude squad Anology, Be Eaen Cold and Oe soe (eded by

Man Edwad wa publed n Ocobe a a papeback ognal. t collecon of

murderous tales from the country’s premier crime ction writers showcases a group of

gly egaded, awad-wnnng we (ncludng locally known and loved Magae

Murphy) who all share a special passion for crime, which is reected in this superb

new volume. te foewod by Bay Foaw, edo of Cme tme, and e book

nclude pevouly unpubled maeal wen epecally fo anology.

NB Come and meet the authors at a special Murder Squad evening at Linghams

on Nov 7th . All details on the website www.linghams.co.uk or ring 342 7290.



Please present this slip to receive your git voucher. Can not be used in conjunction

with any other ofer. Ofer valid until 29/2/12 Mon-Sun inclusive. Terms & conditions

apply. Appointments subject to availability. www.thorntonhallhotel.com/thespa

Oenng Hours: 9.00m oenng ever d excet St: 8.00m Cll 0151 353 0088 or vst thorntonhllhotel.com

for more nformton. Free cr rng vlble to ll customers of The Hr S. REF: HNN1

When you book a Cut & Finish at The Hair Spa in

November you will be presented with a FREE gift

voucher for a 45 minute Bare Minerals

make-up make over which is validuntil the end of February 2012.

Either redeem the voucher

and treat yourself or give it

as a gift to a friend or a

loved one for Christmas.

GET a FREE MakE-UpMakE OVER wORTH£25 wHEN yOU HaVEa CUT & FiNiSH iNNOVEMBER

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AWArD-wnnng local amaeu eae

company Neon Playe’ nex poducon

wll eune wo of leadng lg back

ogee on age nce e memoable

pefomance n Playe’ ucceful poducon

of ‘sadowland’.

Mcael Kennedy and Godon Wall – wo

played C.s Lew and boe Wane n

‘sadowland’ – wll be akng o e age n e

Neon Playe’ nex poducon, e Noman

robbn lle ‘Pecpon fo Mude’.

“Ou caace n ‘Pecpon fo Mude’ ae abou a fa

removed from the cosy world of 1950s Oxford academia as it’s

poble o be” ay Mcael, “bu ’ gea fun and a gea callenge a aco o ge you ee

no ole o enely dffeen – and obvouly ’ an abolue pleaue o be pefomng w

Godon agan.”

Godon agee: “te play an abolue coke n em

of keeping the audience guessing right up until the nal

scene. Michael’s character is suspected of killing his rst

wfe and could pobly be yng o mude econd –

bu ’ all alf-u, umou and gop – all of wc wll

opefully keep e audence on e edge of e ea

until the nal curtain.”

Deco Clff inn added, ‘Pecpon fo Mude a

all e allmak a of e clac B wo-dun- –

a couny oue, an eclecc collecon of caace,

counle ed-eng and a bllan w n e al.”

Pcue by Lnda Pellng Poogapy

Shadowlands

brothers

reunite for

thriller

Michael Kennedy

and Gordon Wallis

The cast in

rehearsal

‘Prescription for Murder’

There is never a dull moment

for busy Dr. Richard Forth.

He has an awkward yet

close friendship with hisex-girlfriend while his wife,

Barbara, is chronically and

mysteriously ill. Richard

believes her symptoms are

psychological, but when

a stranger claims to have

known Richard’s second

fancée, a woman Richard

says does not exist, Barbara’s

health worsens and it

becomes apparent somebody

is out to kill her and anyone

else who gets in their way.

Performance & Box Ofce Details

Pefomance un fom Wednesday 9th to

Saturday 12th November commencng a 7.30pm

(doo open a 7.00pm) a Neston Civic Hall,

Hinderton Road, Neston CH64 9PE.

For tickets please contact our box ofce on 0800

4118881 o onlne a www.brownpapertickets.com/event/198371



WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER


Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th November

The Woolgatherers of Heswall Amateur Dramatic Group are presenting the rst production of

e 71 eaon – Agaa

Ce’ Wne fo e

Poecuon.

te pefomance ake

place fom tuday 10 osauday 12 Novembe a

Heswall Hall, from 8pm each night. Tickets: £8. Call 348 1084 for details.

te play cene aound Leonad Vole, wo aeed fo e mude of eldely fend,

M Emly Fenc, a woman wo depended on advce fo managng e money. Becaue

Emly canged e Wll n Leonad’ favou oly befoe e mude e uaon look bad fo

Leonad. he convnce s Wlfed roba QC of nnocence bu n e mounng enon of

e al ee ae amazng developmen and wen Vole’ wfe, romane, ake e and e

appea no n defence bu a a wne fo e poecuon. W e uual Agaa Ce

w and un, ow wll e al end?

l “te Woole” poduce many ucceful play, and ave egula even ncludng Quz ng,

One Ac Play evenng and cay fund ang even. New membe ae alway welcome, fo

more information please contact Ann Traill on 0151 648 2717.

Saturday 12th November

hiLLBArK hoel, nea We Kby, e venue fo e red Co snow Ball.

Fund aed fom e annual ball o ae muc needed fund o elp vulneable people n c

n e UK and oveea. to book you able v www.edco.og.uk/nowball o call Alex on

0151 702 5061 now o avod dapponmen.

Saturday 3rd December

Christmas Craft Fair at Dee Fine Arts, 182 Telegraph Road, Heswall. Admission free

Enquiries: 342 6657 or www.deenearts.com

Christmas comes very early!summe a only ju gone bu aleady we ae neang e Cma fa eaon.

hewall red Co oldng Cma

Fa on sauday 5 Novembe, a hewall

hall, fom 2pm-4pm. Fee Admon. Newo yea – bowe e red Co real

sall, v sana n goo. tee ae alo

games stalls, rafes and tombola, homemade Christmas cakes and more.

Entertainment guideEssential what’s on info for the next month



Dog Grooming

HESWALLGROOMING

All sizes ofdogs and cats

welcome

Bathing, grooming,de-matting, clipping,ear & nailcare

Free pick-up & returnCall Lucie on

0151 342 7028or 07714 351378

Computers

Drainage

GORDON HATTON

& COMPANY

Drainage Consultants

EST 1965

Blocked Drains Cleared

CCTV Drain SurveysDrains Relayed

Drains Relined

Septic Tanks

0151 336 2287

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Decorating / Painting

Carpets

l Competitive prices

l Free estimates

l Choose at home

l Time served ftters

l Free delivery

l Reftting & Repairs

Roy Nokes

0151 336 6017Est 1979

Carpets& Vinyls

Directory To advertise in this section

for as little as £16 a month

call 01244 350398

APEX Aerial Services

All ype uppled, eecedand epaed.tel 336 2661

Mob: 07866 073583.

Aerials

DUST-FREE. Domeic Clean-

ing sevice.Weekly/fonigly/

one off clean. sping/Deep

Clean/Ceap ae. Fiendly,

reliable service. Tel 342 0059

Mob 07547257341

Cleaning

I.J.M.PAINTING &

DECORATING

TEL IAN

0151 632 5656

or

07973 842010

Pete EdwardsInterior & exterior

Decorator& Weatherproofer

No job too small

Free estimates

079085 7033301352 719050

Complete Bathroom Installations

Baths l Showers l Wetroomsl Tiling l Plastering

l Radiators l Decorating

0151 342 9205

07966 448 606

www.tilingandplumbingservices.co.uk

Prop: Roy Hughes

Tiling And Plumbing Services

Bathrooms

Quality, reliable, friendly serviceNo job too big or too small

Free estimates Tel 0151 342 7028

Mob 07518340457

G.E BRICKWORKLocal time-served bricklayer

s Bricklayings Sandstone/Stonework s Garden wallss Re-Pointings Restoration work s Garagess Extensions etc

Bricklaying



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Gardening

Just GardeningGardening and Garden

Maintenance

Planting, pruning, lawns,

hedges, leaves cleared

Local Friendly and Reliable

Call Sean on

0752 1237 207

Glaze-rite: Med un

eplaced, all glazng wok,

lead repairs, UPVC tted

and PVC epa. tel 0151

342 0059 / 078375 84482

www.glaze-e.com

Glazing

Handyman Service

Panng and decoang,

roong, pointing, gutter

cleaning, at packing and

all DiY (24 ). tel 0151

342 0059 / 078375 84482

Handyman

Handyman

Servicesl Plumbing & Tiling

l Painting & Wallpaper

l Laminate Flooring

l Flat Pack

l and much more

No job too small

For quality and reliability

call Bill on

327 6883 or 07768 792251Free estimates

Fencing



call 01244 350398

lMini digger & dumper hire

with or without operators

lGardens cleared, drains

laid, footings dug etc..l Spoil removal service -

cheaper than skips!

l Top soil & turf supplied

and laid

Tel 07973 334581 www.digandshift.co.uk

T: 0151 336 7598 M: 07957 349 244

Need a new fence?

Call today for a free no obligation quote.

We offer a clean and reliable service at a great price.Removal of existing fences from site is included.

Fully insured.

New Fences/Replacement PanelsRepairs to OldGatesDecking

Bespoke Log/Bin Stores

USTFENCING

Driveways / Gardens

Davies Bro(Agricultural & General Contractor)

Excavation Work & Site

Clearance

DRIVEWAY & PATIO

SPECIALISTS

l Indian Stonel Block Pavingl Fencing

l Pattern imprinted

concrete

Design Service Available

For an affordable quote

please call Steve on07716 870153

0151 721 0559

SMC PAVING

Excavator / Digger

l Top Soil & Turf Supplied and Laid

l Spoil removed by self-loading grab wagon -

CHEAPER THAN SKIPS

l Landscaping Design & Build

l Landscaping Materials/Decorative gravels/slate etc

l All supplied loose or in jumbo builders bags

l Range of mini diggers & dumpers available

l Best prices and quickest delivery in the area!!

Tel 0151 353 8686

www.grabandshift.co.uk

For Discount Please Quote DPADWIN1112



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Pet minding

Oven cleaning

Mower repairs

2 CountiesService your mower

before the rush

Mower Repairs

Tel 0151 342 3366l Service/repairs/sharpening

all makes of garden machinery

l Domestic and professional

l Lawn mowers, strimmers,

ride-on tractors, chain saws,

cement mixers, hedge cutters etc.

l Hire equipment

l 25 years experience.

BTL LocksmithLock replacement, lock-outs

Wirral & CheshireVehicle entry 24/7

Home, commercial, auto Your local locksmith

0798 9372509

0151 348 1620 www.bobthelocksmith.com

Locksmith



call 01244 350398

ParkgateCarpentry

& JoineryEst 25 years

All aspects of Joinery,

built in funiture, windows,

doors, locks and

repairs etc.

No job too small

Tel 0151 336 7011

Mob 07854678140

Joiner

Window Repairs

C HOWARD

PLASTERING

SERVICESRe-skimming, dry lining,

pebbledashing,

coving-panelmoulds, tiling,

partitioning

& suspended

ceilings.

Over 20 years experience

For free quote or advice

call Carl on 07703734837

days or evenings on

0151 513 0151

Plastering

www.doubleglazingrepairswirral.com 0151 336 3798

Double Glazing Repairs We can help with

vMisted and damaged units

v Replacement handles and hinges

vWindow and Door locks

v Sticking doors and jammed locks etc.

Upvc Care and Repair

Call John for friendly advice and free quotation

Gardening, Tree Surgery,Garden WoodworkRepairs, Painting,

Gutter & Fascia Cleaning,Ridge Tiles Recemented,

All jobs consideredFriendly advice

Call Pete for your free quote

0151 356 2880 or077355 80218

PDImprovements

Home Improvement

Expert Deep Cleaning

Fantastic Results l Fully Insured

Dirty Carpets or Oven??

Tel 0151 636 0009

Mob 079360 60076 www.carpetandovencleaning.co.uk



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CALDY TARMAC(R. EATON & SONS)

FOR QUALITY

WORK & SERVICE

Tel 342 6299The Depot,

Station Road,

Barnston Wirral

Tarmac

n Plumbing

n Bathrooms

n Tiling

No job too small, call Ray

0151 336 1508Mob 07789 817652

www.rwhplumbing.com

Outside Taps

Supplied & Fitted

from £49

M Axon

Central Heating &Plumbing Specialists

Installation

Service

RepairA friendly and reliable

local business

Established for over 25 years

0151 336 1965

07747797110www.maxonplumbing.co.uk

Corgi & IPHE Registered

Plumbing



call 01244 350398

Tiling

Based in Helsby, Cheshire

Over 20 years experience

Ceramics, marble, travertine, granite,

porcelain and mosaic

Free estimates - quality craftsmanshipat affordable rates

D C Jones Tilingdomestic & commercial wall & floor tiling

Call Darren on 07708 303311 / 01928 723350www.dcjtiling.com

For all your wall & floor tiling needs

TouchwoodTree Surgery

RFS Cert Arb & NPTC Qualified Staff

Fully Insured Domestic & Commercial

Pruning, Felling, Reducing

Dismantling and Clearance

Hedge Maintenance

Stump Removal

Tree Surveys and reports

Free Estimates & Advice

0151 336 5847

07825 994 246

www.touchwoodtreesurgery.co.uk

[email protected]

Tree surgeon

GAS l PLUMBING l DRAINAGE

FREEPHONE

0800 2321587

www.budgetmaintenance.co.uk

LGSC certifcates

Central Heating Installation

Renewable energy & solar

Guttering & Drainage

Bathroom Suites ftted

All Gas Appliances Fitted & Serviced

Plumbing Leaks

LPG Gas

DO IT ONCE - DO IT RIGHT

Wirral, Chester & N Wales

Print / signage

Heating & PlumbingServicesGas Sae registered

l 25 yrs Experience

l Extensive Expertise

l Clean and Efcient

l Reasonable Prices

Heswall based, contact Dave

0151 342 5038

07831 639 704

Email: [email protected]

Property Refurb

PERIODREFURBISHMENTS

We offer a full and

extensive range of

building services

specialising in the

care, maintenance and

upgrades of listed and

period property.

01244 439806 (office)

07765 787554

www.periodrefurbishments.com



Westwood Hall Nursing HomeBrimstage Road

Brimstage

CH63 6HF

0151 342 2150

Oxton Grange Nursing Home

51 - 53 Bidston Road

Oxton

CH43 6UJ

Springcare is a group of quality care homes throughout Cheshire, Shropshire and the Wirral.

Windy Knowe Nursing Home

15 Waterford Road

Oxton

CH43 6US

Care with Quality...

A delightful country home

set in six acres of beautiful grounds

offering 24 hour care of the very highest

standard in a caring and friendly atmosphere.

heswall local nov 2011

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