hoole roundabout magazine march 2009

March 2009Issue 12

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10 ways to enjoy an active Christmas...

Wrap up warm and go for a 20 minute brisk walk to get your heart pumping. If you have children, they’ll love to go for a walk with you too. Remember to keep the pace fast and fun!

Use any Christmas parties as an opportunity for a dance workout. Your children will love to dance around the living room with you too. Be as silly as you want, no-one will see!

Remember that childhood favourite, 52 card pick up? When you tidy up the wrappings from all those presents, squat down and stand up purposefullywith each handful you scoop up, feeling the strength in your legs and bottom.

Pick an exercise and do it while the kettle’s boiling. Good examples are lunges or squats and holding baked bean cans makes it more difficult!

Use your bottom step for a quick cardiovascular workout. Stepping on and off your step whilst punching the air for a couple of minutes is a lot harder than it sounds!

Set up a Christmas Day friendly competition with your family – who can do the most press ups or crunches in one minute?

Use Christmas TV viewing time as an opportunity to work your upper arms – place your hands beside your bottom on the edge of the sofa and lower your bottom as far as you can and back up again. Repeat as many times as you can.

Keep that core tight! Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Lift your knees into your chest slowly, squeezing your abs as you go. Lower feet slowly as close to the floor as possible without touching and repeat.

See how many pages of your Christmas Novel you can read whilst holding a plank position!

Counteract the sofa slouch with some wonderfully soothing stretches. Go from the smallest crouch to the tallest stretch, from the narrowest shape to the widest stretch. Move slowly and purposefully, enjoying the sensation of stretching out those neglected muscles.

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WELCOME to the March edition of the Hoole Roundabout. This month we’ve got a feature on Hoole Rangers Football Club - and their struggles this season in the Chester Football League.There’s the Hoole History Corner, with Len Morgan and a new, expanded community information section at the back giving details of the many groups who meet at churches in the area.Also, look out for Janet Heath’s garden advice, Andy Glover’s column and a recipe from Leigh Myers as well as local news and events for Hoole. Jon WhiteTalkabout Publishing

Front picture: Hoole Road, on a winter’s morning

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So far the winter of 2009 has been one of the coldest we’ve had for a while in fact we haven’t seen so much across the UK since 1991. Much of this show has been heavy, causing chaos and disruption. I must admit to some feelings of disappointment that Chester has really seen the volumes of snow in other parts of the UK but I’m sure many of you are pleased and relieved we haven’t!! One of the results of all this snow and ice is that we are being told that the “gritting salt” that is used on the roads to keep them clear of snow and ice is running out! The results of this will be mean very dangerous driving conditions. Here in Cheshire we have one of the three main UK mines -

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In ancient times, salt (or the lack of it) could drastically affect the health of entire populations. Trade in salt was very important, and salt was valuable enough to be used as currency in some areas. Such was the importance of salt that the words, ‘war’ and ‘peace’ originate from the word for salt & bread in Ancient Hebrew and Arabic - The first war that mankind initiated was most probably over ‘salt’ supplies.

The Bible list over 50 references to salt, many of them a positive reference; in fact it was Jesus who called his followers “the salt of the earth.” Salt flavours and preserves and can be an influence in so many ways, as we can see on our roads and pavements at the moment, to run out of salt can have disastrous consequences. The 4 major pillars of our society the Economy, the Family, Education and Law and Government all need to be flavoured, persevered and influenced by “the salt of the earth”, if we lose this saltiness there can be terrible consequences here too as we have seen! Whether it here in Hoole or across the country as a whole, the role of the church, and by this I mean the followers of Jesus, is to be the salt that preserves and flavours our communities as salt we are to Seek Always Love and Truth,

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The Hoole Rangers team who lost 2-0 to Castrol Social last month at Hoole Park. The outcome might have been diffferent if a first half penalty had been converted.The team are having a rough time of it this season, languishing at the bottom of the Queensferry Sports Premier Division of the Chester Football League but with nearly half the fixtures remaining they still have the chance to turn things around.

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l AN organic food store in Hoole has fallen victim to the economic downturn.Organicfair, based on Hoole Bridge, is

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organically grown and fair trade produce for the last nine years but he has blamed the credit crunch and the closure of Hoole Bridge last year for the demise of the business.

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developed from its origins in roman times

Early HooleIN 43AD the Romans invaded

Britannia. One of the forts that they built was Deva on a rocky

outcrop on the River Dee. The Romans, who were famous road builders, built the first road network in Britain, including Watling Street, the London to Chester road which led up Boughton to Eastgate Street. Another important Roman settlement was at Frodsham, so to transport centurions and goods between the two, the Roman army built a new road. This road travelled straight through Hoole and still exists today yet many people never knew of its

existence. The road travels out of Chester on to Frodsham Street, on to Cow Lane to Brook Street and across the railway into Hoole to the Ermine pub (now the Flookersbrook). The road then carries on through Flookersbrook on to Kilmorey Park, across Newton Lane on to the Hollows then through to Hoole Bank. The road has been diverted along this route yet the part in Hoole is faithful to the original.During the 12th century, after Edward I had subdued the Welsh, the citizens of Chester started to build

their houses on the outside of the city walls as far as Hoole Heath. This was when the small village of Flookersbrook first appeared. However, the general state of Hoole Heath was appalling. The monkish chronicler Lucian states that ‘if you go a little way from Chester.... the road to the left (Frodsham Street) leads to a place called the Valley of the Demons, so called because of those who lie in it... the wanderer.... is despoiled by thieves and robbers’.With the growth of Chester, the town needed extra supplies of fuel, food and goods for markets. The

citizens had common pasture for their cattle on Hoole Heath all year round. An inquisition of 1342 found that ‘all lawful men of the Earl of Chester and the King of England.... in times of war in Wales to have refuge on Hoole Heath for a year and a day’. It was also said that anyone who could build a dwelling with a smoking chimney in the space of one night could stay on the Heath for one year and a day without molestation.By the 14th century however, lawlessness was rampant. A secular sanctuary was set up at Hoole

Heath, yet it was only of use to criminals and debtors. The lease on the avowry was a huge sm, £40 in 1309 reducing to £18 in 1360, yet the avowry man was paid only 4d per annum.Local folklore has it that the Hollows was haunted (anyone who has ever walked along them in the

evening will know how eerie they are). Hundreds of sightings of a large, black, slavering dog with ‘great whie teeth like knives’ are reported as seen along here. The dog is called the Hound of Hell and it is very unfortunate to meet it! For this reason the Fraternity of St Anne’s set up a ‘cross’ at the head of St Anne’s Lakes (the Lakes were where Flookersbrook gardens are today by the pub). The ‘cross’ was not a true cross yet it was here that travellers stopped and prayed for protection from the devils ahead. The cross was part of a medieval statue which offended a noblewoman in Clwyd. The statue was tried and found guilty and hung! The rope broke so the statue was thrown into the River Dee where it washed up on the Groves. Part was buried at St John’s Church and the rest was set up by St Anne’s Lakes, yet no one has seen it since the Civil War.

Hoole/Flookersbrook in the early part of the 20th century


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THE Hammond School is a school with a difference. It gives young people with a variety of talents and interests a chance to develop freedom of expression, self discipline and a life-long love of learning.

The outstanding success at A Level and GCSE continues to be sustained, but academic achievement is only part of the Hammond’s success story. The School values the whole person, encouraging participation in music, drama, dance and sport.

This is a very exciting time for The Hammond School. The new Performing Arts Centre includes purpose built studios, flexible performance space, reception, catering facilities and seating for over 400.

The Performing Arts Centre also has a Drama and Outreach Studio, with full lighting rig. The new Music School ( due to be completed September 2009) will include a recording studio, individual practice rooms and computer suite.

The Hammond is delighted to announce the expansion of the 6th Form – to include, for the first time, a specialised Drama course, combined with a choice of A Levels.

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HOPEFULLY spring will be on the way in March and plants will be starting to grow. There are jobs to do in the garden such as pruning roses

and wisteria. Rose bushes can be pruned to an outward facing bud on last year’s shoots. Cut back to about six buds and remove any spindly weak shoots completely. As roses need a lot of feeding to grow well, feed with a rose fertilizer and add a layer of mulch 2 inches deep around the roots. Once established, wisteria should be pruned twice

a year, in late summer to reduce the long stems and in winter prune back to 3 to 6 inches on last years growth. Cutting back the long leafy stems in summer should help to promote flowering buds rather than leafy stems. Shrubs such as dogwoods (Cornus) that are

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THE city council is to press ahead with improvements to Brook Street. Some traders raised concerns about

disruption during the works and the council has responded by promising to try and keep disruption to a minimum and provide parking for traders affectedCllr Stuart Parker, executive member

for development at Chester City Council, said: ‘This project complements the work that has already been completed by the Council and its partners including improved lighting, replacement of the Hoole Way subway with a surface level crossing, improvements to shop fronts, reduced parking charges and free after three initiative in St Anne’s Car Park.”l PLANNERS have given the go ahead for a new cafe on Brook Street, for Mrs S Williams and Cheryl Cleaver.

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WITH Barack Obama becoming the 44th U.S. President, nothing is likely to be exercising his mind more than the global financial crisis. For anyone with an investment portfolio, his election and the actions he takes are of paramount importance. As a nation, America has always set the global economic agenda.

The country Obama inherits may be in recession and have triggered the turmoil in the financial markets in the first place, but with its economy larger than that of the 15 countries in the Eurozone (Source: International Herald Tribune 11 November 2008), recovery in Asia and Europe will be determined by the speed with which he turns the situation around at home.For investors trying to read the runes, his election could be

good news. Historical data shows that the US stock market has risen much faster under a Democratic president than a Republican. (Source: Guardian, 5 November 2008).A phalanx of US fund managers and analysts have

expressed their first thoughts on the likely immediate impact Obama might make. One was quoted as expecting Obama to move decisively and show the world the US was taking the lead to tackle the immediate economic issues; another predicted a more aggressive approach to dealing with the crisis which could be seen by investors as providing more confidence in an eventual economic recovery. (Source: Asian Investor 10 November 2008).The speed with which he can deliver a rebound at home

will help determine the recovery in Europe and Asia. The International Herald Tribune commented (5 November 2008) that US leadership of the global crisis was needed because of the dilution of power elsewhere – the European Union comprising 27 countries with their own individual governments, and Asia having no umbrella organisation at all.And following the initial G20 summit of world leaders

from the major developed and developing economies in Washington to seek new solutions on the financial markets and the world economy, Obama welcomed the move, saying: “Our global economic crisis requires a co-ordinated global response.” (Source: Guardian 15 November 2008). The G20 is to reconvene in April, with Obama attending for the first time. So what does it all mean for investors? No one, of course,

has a crystal ball to show what the Obama presidency will deliver but as ever, the secret of successful and profitable investment has always been to take the long-term view. It should be borne in mind that recession is not always bad for stock markets, with both the UK and US markets having

risen in three of the last four recessions.In a bear market dominated by recession, UK shares

have at times been priced more cheaply than at any time in the past 20 years. The economist and journalist Anatole Kaletsky said: “Every financial crisis and bear market in the past has been a buying opportunity because we can see with hindsight that the world never did come to an end.” (Source: Times 28 February 2008).The world is so uncertain that no one can make decisions

based on short-term conditions – investments must always be regarded as long term commitments. History is very much on the side of the investor who looks at the long term value of equities. In any medium to long-term investment strategy, the only

prices that are ever going to matter are the ones you buy at and sell at. Never has that old dictum ‘time in the market, not timing the market’ been more apt than during the current turmoil in the financial world.In addition, drip-feeding money into volatile markets

reduces the worry of investing at the wrong time and can benefit the long-term investor. And with the current short-term uncertainty, investors should always be looking at diversification, spreading capital over different types of investment with varying characteristics, and selected from a variety of countries, sectors and shares in order to spread the risk as widely as possible. While the new President and other world leaders wrestle

with the global financial issues during 2009, a measured long-term view on investment, guided by specialist advice and coupled with investment products and fund managers you can trust remains the key to a successful future financial strategy.

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IF you are left with that feeling of having spent too much on Christmas despite all of your best efforts then you need to keep reading. A report before Christmas from the

children’s charity Action for Children warned that families who borrowed to pay for Christmas could be setting themselves up for a debt disaster. Members of the West Cheshire Credit

Union have a very different experience. Many visit the office each week to put money into a savings account. In November they can call in to withdraw their savings and buy everything on their Christmas lists including all the food. Helen Wilman from the Credit Union

explains: “Putting money away for Christmas is a great idea. Unlike voucher

schemes and catalogue clubs, the money you save with the Credit Union is available for you to spend as cash in whichever shops you want, giving you more choice to hunt for bargains. “Another great benefit is that the West

Cheshire Credit Union is a local not-for-profit organisation, but it is still authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Savers money is fully protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme so there is no chance that your savings will disappear”. The West Cheshire Credit Union can be contacted on 399006.

Save a little each week to avoid an end of year debt disaster

WEST CHESHIRE CREDIT UNION LIMITED Loan Example

£400 Loan 52 Weeks

£ 8.57 per week repayment Interest £45.43

26.8% APR typicalTotal Repayable

£445.43

• For members with savings the West Cheshire Credit Union charges a flat rate of 1% interest per month on reducing loan balances up to a maximum Loan of £7,500. This provides an APR of 12.7% typical.

• For members without savings West Cheshire Credit Union charges a flat rate of 2% Interest per month on reducing balances up to a maximum Loan of £400 this provides an APR of 26.8% typical. All loans are subject to approval and require applicants to provide evidence of income from salary, or benefits

• Applicants must become members of the Chester Credit Union prior to loan applications being considered.

CALL TODAY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

01244 399006 0151 355 7430

The West Cheshire Credit Union is regulated and authorised by the Financial Services Authority registration number 227415 Trail Federation Offices, Henry Place, Chester, CH1 3HY Registered office: Trail Federation Offices, Henry Place, Newtown, Chester, CH1 3HY

West Cheshire Credit Union is the result of a merger between, Chester and Ellesmere Port Credit Unions, and signifies a major development in the delivery of credit union services across the Cheshire West and Chester Unitary Authority boundaries. Offering a wide range of saving and loan options, the West Cheshire Credit Union would like to invite you to become a member and start experiencing the benefits of credit union membership.

• Low Cost Affordable Loans • Flexible Saving Options• Regulated by the Financial Services Authority • PayPoint Cards Available • People – Not – Profit Philosophy • Owned by Members

WEST CHESHIRE CREDIT UNION LIMITED Loan Example

£400 Loan 52 Weeks

£ 8.57 per week repayment Interest £45.43

26.8% APR typicalTotal Repayable

£445.43

• For members with savings the West Cheshire Credit Union charges a flat rate of 1% interest per month on reducing loan balances up to a maximum Loan of £7,500. This provides an APR of 12.7% typical.

• For members without savings West Cheshire Credit Union charges a flat rate of 2% Interest per month on reducing balances up to a maximum Loan of £400 this provides an APR of 26.8% typical. All loans are subject to approval and require applicants to provide evidence of income from salary, or benefits

• Applicants must become members of the Chester Credit Union prior to loan applications being considered.

CALL TODAY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

01244 399006 0151 355 7430

The West Cheshire Credit Union is regulated and authorised by the Financial Services Authority registration number 227415 Trail Federation Offices, Henry Place, Chester, CH1 3HY Registered office: Trail Federation Offices, Henry Place, Newtown, Chester, CH1 3HY

West Cheshire Credit Union is the result of a merger between, Chester and Ellesmere Port Credit Unions, and signifies a major development in the delivery of credit union services across the Cheshire West and Chester Unitary Authority boundaries. Offering a wide range of saving and loan options, the West Cheshire Credit Union would like to invite you to become a member and start experiencing the benefits of credit union membership.

• Low Cost Affordable Loans • Flexible Saving Options• Regulated by the Financial Services Authority • PayPoint Cards Available • People – Not – Profit Philosophy • Owned by Members


Born on 28th March 1970: US comedy actor Vince Vaughn

New footbridge for Hoole?

l ONE of Chester’s landmark hotels is celebrating after officially opening a set of gates as part of its multi-million pound redevelopment programme.The Queen Hotel, opposite Chester Railway Station, opened its luxury King Suites

extension in October, as part of owner Paul Feather’s £15m investment scheme which saw the conversion of a former bank building alongside the hotel on City Road. The extension provides an additional 87 bedrooms, making the Queen the largest hotel in Chester city centre.

l A MAN suffered serious head injuries after he was assaulted at Chester Railway Station last month.The Welsh man, who had been involved in an argument on Saturday 12th February, was

taken to the Countess of Chester and then to the neuro unit at Walton Hospital, Liverpool.

l PLANS for an extension at Hoole Hall Hotel to create an extra 30 bedrooms have been approved by Chester City Council.

l CHESTER Music Society Youth Choir perform at All Saints Church, Hoole Road, on Saturday 28th March, 7.30pm. The spring concert is an evening of songs and instrumental pieces showcasing the talents of the young singers. Youth Choir and Preludes, Helena Thomas and Katie Wilkes conductors. Tel 300717.

A NEW footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists is needed to complement Hoole Bridge, according to a county council reportThe report states that the road is too

narrow for a bike and two cars to pass at the same time.Plans for a new multi storey car park at

the station will increase the number of vehicles using the bridge which is heavily used during the day by 21,000 cars, 3,000 pedestrians and 300 cyclists.Among the options being looked at by the

council include Widening the south footway and reducing

the opposite footway at a cost of £570,000. The road would need to be closed for 18 weeks or alternatively a single lane closure for 24 weeks.A separate 2.5 wide footbridge with the

existing footways converted to cycleways resulting in a £1,980,000 project. Short

duration road closures would be needed to lift in sections of the footbridge. A separate 2.5 metre wide footbridge with

widened road providing greater room for cyclists with an estimate cost of £2,660,000. The road would need to be closed for 18 weeks or have a single lane closure for 24 weeks.A separate 3 metre wide combined footway/

cycleway bridge. The disadvantage of the scheme is that cyclists heading east out of the city would have to cross the road to continue their journey. The cost of this option would be £2,180,000. Short duration road closures would be needed to lift in sections of the bridge.County Councillor Eveleigh Moore-Dutton

said: “We place before the new council four possible answers to the worrying dilemma of how to improve safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.”

Following the previous success of our two car raffles,

which raised over £30,000 for the Hospice, we have

decided to give you a further opportunity to win a

brand new Toyota Aygo and we hope the raffle will raise

over £40,000.

The car is being supplied by Lindop Brothers in

Queensferry and they have kindly provided a demo car

until September to promote the raffle. This will hopefully

encourage people to enter the draw and help to make this

year’s car raffle the best ever. Not only will people have

the chance of winning this super car but also they will be

helping us with our challenge of raising over £6,000 each

day to sustain our highly specialised and unique care.

Two raffle books (value £20) are being sent to every individual supporter with an invitation to sell these to

friends, family and colleagues. If even 10% of our supporters manage to sell the raffle books we send them, we

will raise an extra £36,000 for the Hospice.” Explained Amanda Le Bretton, Fundraising & Marketing Manager.

The car raffle will be drawn at Midnight on Sunday 7th September at our first ever Ladies Starlight Stroll event.

If you could help make this our best ever raffle by selling some tickets on our behalf please contact

Helen Higginson on 01244 851811.

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l HAMILTON Street Methodist Church is the venue for a concert by America’s most famous concert organist Carlo Curley on Saturday 28th March, 7.30pm. Contact: John Evans on 674878 or e-mail [email protected] Cost: £10 (under-21’s free of charge)

l CHILDREN’S entertainment comes to Upton Village Hall on Saturday 28th March, 2.30pm, in the form of Philias P. Souper. Five musicians and two miming clown artistes ‘travel around the world’ almost literally in about 80 minutes. Contact: 380068. Cost: £5 - £9

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Ingredients:

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To serve:

8 sprigs fresh basil8 small strawberries8 Champagne flutes

Method:

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squeezing out any excess water, then add to the pan and whisk until dissolved. Pass the mixture through a sieve into a bowl and allow to cool slightly.4. Add the remaining pink Champagne and the basil to the mixture and stir. Leave until the mixture is cold and just on the point of setting.5. Divide the chopped peaches equally among eight champagne flutes and carefully pour in the setting jelly. Place in the fridge to set.

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Hoole Lawn Tennis Club Fairfield Road, Hoole

Senior Club Nights: Monday and Thursday evenings starting at 6pm (Only invited Juniors are permitted to play at these times.)Ladies Mornings: Wednesday Mornings (10am - 12pm)American Tournaments: 2nd Sunday of the month May to September (2pm) (except June 8th - Aaron Cup)Junior Club Nights (All sessions FREE for members) Friday evenings 11th April to 26th September inclusiveSchool years 3-6: 4.30pm-5.30pm School Years 7-11: 5.30pm-7.30pmHoole Library 91 Hoole Road, Chester Tel: 347401Opening hours: Monday : 2-7pm; Tuesday : 2-5pm Thursday : 9.30am-1pm & 2-7pm Saturday : 9.30am - 1pm

Hoole Community Centre Westminster Road Tel 01244 342741

Yoga Friday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm Call Angela Needham 311952

Women only Latin Fitness & Dance Mondays 10am. Call Marie-Louise 01352 770305

Low impact aerobicsBeginners class Thursday 5.45 - 6.45pm. £3. Contact Laura Harrison 07828524752E mail: [email protected] Allotments

Prices: £36 (full plot) £18 (half) Concessions: £18 (full plot) £9 (half)For vacancies contact: [email protected] Tel: 402223 Art Society H.A.R.A Centre Westminster Road, Hoole Meets each Thursday from 10am to 2pm at the old girls school

If you have a regular event that you would like listing here for free then please get in touch. 350398 / [email protected]

St Columbas Parish Centre Plas NewtonDance to ballroom music by Charles Way Monthly dances, £5 per ticket. Call Margaret Allmark on 01244 399624

Slimming World At County Officers, Plas Newton Lane, Tel. 01244 536 754 On Wednesdays at 9.30am, 5.30pm and 7.00pm.

Newton Pre-school (During Term Time) Monday - Friday 9am to 11.30am at Newton School, Kingsway West Tel. 01244 314271


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All Saints Church and CentreHoole Road, Hoole, Chester. CH2 3HZSunday9am: Holy Communion10.45am Morning Praise (inc 1st All Age Worship; 2nd & 5th Holy Communion)1pm: AA6.30pm Evening Praise ( 1st & 3rd Holy Communion)6pm: Franks (14-18 yr olds)Monday10am: Minis Toddler Group1pm: Dinkies (for parents & babies under 1)7pm: Chester Philharmonic OrchestraTuesday9.30am: Slimming World5.15pm: Slimming World10am: Café @ All Saints5pm: RainbowsWednesday9.45am: Bible Study Fellowship for the benefit of people in the community.5pm: Pathfinders Club Night6.30pm: Arabic DanceThursday2.30pm: Senior Residents4.30pm: B-It Theatre Company7.15pm: Alpha CourseFriday10am: Minis Toddler GroupSaturday9.30am: B-It Theatre Company

For further details contact the church minister: Rev John KirklandOffice: Tel: 01244 322056Email: [email protected]: www.allsaintshoole.org

Hoole United Reformed ChurchHoole Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3NTSunday10.30am Morning Worship (3rd Sunday Holy Communion)Monday12.15pm: Luncheon Club5pm: Rainbows6pm: Brownies8pm: Keep FitTuesday8pm: Women’s Friendship Group (Fortnightly)Wednesday6pm: BeaversThursday10am: Men’s Fellowship2.30pm: Ladies FellowshipFriday6.15pm: Cubs & Scouts7.30pm: Play Reading (as arranged)SaturdayRamblers Trip (1st Saturday of the month)

Social Trips (as arranged)

For further details contact the church minister: Rev Richard HowardOffice:01244 401318Email: [email protected]

WHaT’S ON aT yOUR LOCaL CHURCHES IN HOOLEChurches are not just used on a Sunday, they are a focal point for community life, with youth clubs, Scouts, keep fit, slimming clubs and toddlers groups meeting there


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WHaT’S ON aT yOUR LOCaL CHURCHES IN HOOLEHoole Baptist ChurchHoole Lighthouse Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3AUSunday10.30am: Morning Celebration in Hoole Community Centre10.30am: Pulse - Church with a heart for the family (1st Sunday each month)11am: Focus Café (1st Sunday each month)Monday5.30pm: SODA Club - Dads & children (school years 1&2) (1st Monday each month)8pm: CAP Money Management Course – please contact us for exact details of this 3 week courseTuesday10am: Hoolitots Toddler GroupWednesday10am: Hoolitots Toddler Group

Thursday6pm: Trackers Youth Club (school years 3-6)8pm: D’Biz Youth Club (School years 7-9)Friday4pm: D’Biz Coffee Bar8pm: D’Biz Youth Club (School years 9 & above)Saturday10am: Who Let the Dads Out - Toddler Group (1st Saturday each month)10am: Crossway Colts Football Coaching (school years 3-6)11am: Crossway Colts Football Coaching (school years 7-9)

For further details contact the church minister: Rev Andy Glover Office:Tel: 01244 312037Email:[email protected] Website www.hbc.org.uk

Hamilton StreetMethodist ChurchHamilton Street, Hoole, CH2 3JGSunday 10.30am: Morning Worship 4.00pm: Afternoon Fellowship 7.45pm: Chester Male Voice ChoirTuesday 6.30pm: BrowniesWednesday 7.30pm: Chester Male Voice Choir

Thursday10am: Toy Library-Stay and Play. Tel: 317099.Saturday 10am: Toy Library10am: Bacon Butties Monthly concerts held Fridays or Saturdays see local publicity.

For further details contact the church minister: Rev Paul Taylor Office:Tel: 01244 321950 Email: [email protected]

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