Photograph courtesy of Disability Vale Royal Disability Services

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

1 NOVEMBER, 7.30pm: “What The Dickens” (Community Centre) ( a show for all the family) 7 NOVEMBER, 3pm: Creative Crochet for Christmas (Community Centre) 7 DECEMBER, 6.30pm: Wincham Parish Council Family Carol Service (Community Centre) 14 DECEMBER, 10.45am: Christingle Service (Community Centre) Every Wednesday, 7pm: Indoor Bowls (Community Centre)

Autumn 2014

Published & paid for by Wincham Parish Council: delivered free to every home & business in Wincham

Chairman’s Words by Councillor Annie Makepeace, Chairman of

Wincham Parish Council

Thanks to all the kind people who are working to improve our village by litter-picking. Our youngest volunteer is Alex Cenac aged 7. He helps us by looking after the area around his home, and then (with a parent) goes a little bit further. He could do with your help. We have put in a bid for funds to improve the equipment on Chapel Street field, and residents are working on ways of raising £1500 to support this. Thank you! If you have any ideas or would like to help, please talk to Clare and Lillian c/o 12 Chapel Street. The owners of the Black Greyhound have still to decide what they will do there. I’ve been in constant contact but nothing definite is forthcoming. We can only wait for their decision and keep on nudging them so they don’t forget us. The Linnards Lane Playing Field has been awarded “Highly Commended” by the County Playing Fields Association. The new play area has proved very popular and is being well-used. I understand the story-telling chair is magic, and endows those who use it with eloquence and imagination. If anyone has created a story to tell to children, send it in to me. We’ll have a story-telling event and maybe yours can be illustrated and included in a collection, “Tales from the Magic Chair”. Thanks to all who have attended our recent Parish Council meetings and told us what they want to happen in our village. We will do our best for you. Annie

Wincham Parish Council and Barnton Pentecostal Church at Wincham Community Centre

CHRISTMAS CAROLS FOR ALL THE FAMILY

6.30PM SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER WINCHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

Fancy dress

Led by Pastor Andy Webb of Barnton Pentecostal Church Retiring collection in support of Pastor Webb’s charitable work in Romania

The Wincham War Memorial

By Helen Green

Over the summer, I have continued with my research into the men

from Wincham who died in both the First World War and the Second

World War. There is a total of twenty three men who died during

the First World War and four who were killed during the Second

World War. These men were all born and grew up in Wincham or

lived here for many years.

As well as those who died, many men returned safely although some

The grave of Thomas Buckley of them would have been wounded. There were some men from

Wincham who were awarded medals for gallantry and there were happy occasions in the

village when a soldier returned home on leave to marry.

One man whose name will appear on the Memorial is Edward Cook. Although born in Bakewell

in Derbyshire, Edward lived in Wincham for many years. He worked as a gardener for Mrs

Egerton-Warburton at Arley Hall and was a chorister at Arley chapel. He would probably have

travelled to work on his bicycle from his home in Timperley Cottages in Wincham Lane. He

married Ellen Riley at St Paul's Church, Marston in 1911 and they had two children. Edward

enlisted in the Cheshire Regiment in December 1914 at their recruiting office in Northwich and

he joined the 12th Battalion and later transferred to the 9th Battalion. After training in

England, Edward went on active service in France in August 1915. He remained on active

service until 1918, when he was seriously injured. He was initially treated at a hospital in

France and was then transferred to a military hospital in England. Edward died of his wounds

on 25th May 1918. He was buried in the churchyard of St Mary's Church, Great Budworth with

full military honours. His grave is marked with a stone of the Commonwealth War Graves

Commission.

Another soldier from Wincham who is buried locally is Private

Thomas Buckley of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Thomas was

killed on 28th May 1942. He is buried in St Helen's Churchyard,

where his grave is still carefully tended. Again, this grave is marked

by stone of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Thomas

was the son of Joseph and Margaret Buckley and the younger

brother of James Buckley, who will also be on the Wincham War

Memorial. They lived in Hall Lane. Thomas married Eileen Moore

at St Helen's Church in Northwich in 1938.

I will be publishing a book so that the stories of all these men can Lance Corporal Edward Cook

be more widely known. It is the very least they deserve.

Broadband in Wincham

This is a statement issued by the Connecting Cheshire Partnership:

The ongoing commercial roll-out of fibre broadband is expected to reach around 80% of premises in

Cheshire; 16% coverage will be derived from the Connecting Cheshire project, this will specifically

address an intervention area of some 93,000, primarily rural premises across Cheshire, that are not

commercially viable for providers to service without subsidy. Within this we have estimated we will be

able to reach over 80,000 premises with a fibre service.

Within the Wincham Parish Council boundary, the Chapel Street area is connected via the Northwich

exchange. Most of the properties here are or will be connected via the commercial roll-out of fibre

broadband. Whilst Connecting Cheshire has no information about the commercial deployment, residents

can speak to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) of their choice to see if fibre is available to them.

For properties around the northern part of the parish connected via the Pickmere exchange, this is part

of the Connecting Cheshire programme. Properties in this area should expect to see fibre broadband

available between October this year and the end of March 2015. Once fibre is live in this area, residents

here will be able to contact an ISP to discuss the options to upgrade to a fibre package.

The fibre broadband deployment maps of Cheshire are available at www.connectingcheshire.org.uk

along with lots of frequently asked questions and news from the project.

Connecting Cheshire Partnership Cheshire East Council ICT Strategy 5th Floor Delamere House, Delamere Street, Crewe, CW1 2JZ www.connectingcheshire.org.uk

Editor’s note: we understand that fibre broadband is now expected before Christmas in the Church Street

area. Initially it will probably only be available only through BT Infinity.

Angela Sidwell and her

husband worked tirelessly

over the summer to create

the benches and flowerbeds

in the Linnards Lane

Playing Field. On behalf of

the village, the Parish

Council would like to thank

them and acknowledge their

contribution that has led to

the Highly Commended recognition in the annual Cheshire

Playing Fields Association.

Batman, Robin & Batgirl of Wincham

Keep Gotham clean. Keep Wincham safe.

Two local Dads and a Mum in Wincham are asking questions & looking for answers.

They are Christophe Cenac (who lives in Wincham with his wife Heather and son Alex (8) together with Marble

the cat) , Carl Bridge (who lives here with his wife Laetitia & 3 wonderful daughters, Lauren (14), Ciera (8) & Libby

(5) plus a rabbit, Fluffy Sparkle) and Sarah Henshall (who lives in Wincham with her husband Tony and twins (5)

Lucy & Ted and Twinkle the Cat)

They are asking:

1. How can we make our roads safer in Wincham? (It is National Road Safety Week 17-23 November) and

2. How do we keep Wincham clean of animal poo?

EPISODE 1: ROAD SAFETY Let’s look at the points our Gotham Crusaders have identified so far:

Reducing speed around the village and in particular around the school, park and Spar

Providing pedestrian crossing at the junction at the Black Greyhound

Improving the cycling experience for children and parents

Improving safety at the crossing of Linnards Lane from the park to Spar

Tackling the problem of parking across the village

Please email your suggestions and solutions to our Caped Crusaders on gothamwincham@gmail.com or

deliver/post to 19 Kingfisher CW9 6PZ.

Join us here at Gotham City Gazette in our next newsletter for EPISODE 2: ANIMAL POO.

"What the Dickens"

For one night only, at Wincham Community Centre

Saturday November 1st. 7.30pm , doors open 7.00pm At the ridiculously low price of only £7.50 each

A professional production in your own village, subsidised by the Arts Council so you can enjoy excellent live entertainment at the lowest possible cost.

Cabaret seating. Tickets selling fast, phone now for a table. Bring your own booze and snacks; tea, coffee and squash on sale at the event.

Tickets from 01565 734266

Gonzo Moose is an exuberant, physical theatre company who throw themselves wholeheartedly into this madcap adventure of a young Charles Dickens, the excellent Mark Conway, as a rookie reporter on the Morning Chronicle. He is anxious to report on the gossip and scandal rather than just gathering the facts and is keen to uncover the corruption in the law courts whose lawyers are only there for their expenses—hilarious echoes of the Leveson enquiry. Neil Haigh and Emily Murphy play countless characters including the comical housekeeper Agatha and the benevolent Lord Rosebury. The two undertakers plying for trade is hysterical as they compete with each other offering discounts, loyalty cards and two-for-one offers. The plot is plain daft but performed with such pace and commitment with so many split second costume changes that you have to admire the dexterity and skill of the cast as yet other characters are created, such as Ratchet and Screw the body snatchers. The humour is very Pythonesque, tongue-in-cheek and laugh-out-loud funny with some very effective puppetry. The cast appear to be revelling in their consummate storytelling with great audience rapport. Abigail Anderson’s inspired direction ensures that What the Dickens is a highly entertaining seasonal evening and the perfect alternative to the traditional pantomime.

BUGGYFIT – It’s not just a walk in the park!

Buggyfit is the ultimate fitness class for mums wanting to get into shape after their new arrival. This power

walking class with strengthening and toning exercises is proving the answer to shifting postnatal weight

and re-toning your body after birth.

So, if you fancy getting into those pre-pregnancy jeans, want to blow away the cobwebs before Christmas or are already thinking about baring the flesh next summer, then Buggyfit classes are a great way to meet other Mums and get fit, where baby comes too! Buggyfit in Northwich has been running since 2007. Classes are Tuesdays 10.30am in the Community Woodlands. Meeting point in the Witton Meadow car park on Old Warrington Road.

For more information contact: Emma Dart 07971 596529 or emma@buggyfithcheshire.co.uk

www.facebook.com/buggyfitcheshire www.buggyfit.com

E BOOKS

Cheshire West & Chester Libraries has a new free e-books service. There are currently 2000 titles available for loan including children’s and non-fiction titles. Users can download up to four e-book titles at any one time, in addition to their 20 physical library items. Titles can be loaned for 14 or 21 days and there are no late fees or charges. The e-books service is free to all library members and users can download titles direct to their PCs, iPads,

tablets, smartphones or to a Kindle Fire via the Overdrive App. Over 1500 books have already been

downloaded since July.

Cransley School in Great Budworth have reported that they will hold an Open Afternoon on Wednesday 14

January 2015 1.30 to 3.30pm. Their Senior Entrance Examination will be held on Thursday 22 January

2015, followed by Scholarship Examinations on Thursday 29th January 2015. CRANSLEY SCHOOL Belmont

Hall, Great Budworth, Cheshire, CW9 6HN Tel: 01606 891747

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We really need your donated furniture, electrical appliances, white goods and household items (such as bed linen, crockery and pots and pans). We can repair electrical goods, so long as they are not too bad.

WE NEED EVERYTHING THAT MAKES A HOUSE A HOME

And if you have some time and want to give something back…..

……. we have lots of opportunities for you to help Change Lives in Cheshire

CALL US ON 01606 827120

Unit 12, Road Two, Winsford 1-5 Industrial Estate, Winsford, CW7 3QL

Web: www.clic-changinglives.org.uk

E mail: info@clic-changinglives.org.uk

BE PART OF SOMETHING GREAT

Dear old Violet shares her rented home with three impoverished elderly ladies. Lottie escapes reality by writing lurid detective novels, Marge tries every evening class on offer, Doris drowns her sorrows. When Violet dies, the others keep it secret to hang on to her pension and rent-book. When Violet’s grand-daughter comes to visit, what lengths will they go to in order to keep their genteel home and income? A witty and entertaining mix of garibaldis and guns, shoplifting and operatic parrots and “Vanda Lane with thighs like polished alabaster, high firm breasts” and who never mislays her teeth or drops ice-cream down her skirt. Directed by Annie Makepeace, with assistance from other Wincham folks, Tracey Oultram and Ian Parr, this is only ten minutes away. The same team has just won the Cheshire Theatre Guild adjudicators' award for their last show, "Glorious".

JOIN THE GLOBAL FIGHT-BACK ON DEMENTIA! Cheshire West and Chester Council, in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Society, is running FREE Dementia Information sessions for the general public in the ground floor meeting rooms at CWaC HQ, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester. You will learn some key facts about dementia and how you can turn your understanding into actions. To book a place simply email: dementiafriends@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Tuesday 4th November 9.30 to 11.00am Thursday 11th December 2.30 to 4.00pm Thursday 18th December 3.30 to 5.00pm For more information about Dementia Friends visit: www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Contributions sent in by readers

Down Our Way by Mrs Clare Dockney, Chapel Street Resident

The “Old Hole” is a name that older residents will know. It ran across where the country park now is. It was the only road from Northwich to Wincham and used to have little cottages and, I think, a school. Unfortunately, all sank with the mine workings underneath, long before the “New Warrington Road” was laid. Salt was the main industry in Wincham and Lower Marston. Most of the cottages in Chapel Street were homes for the salt workers. In Wincham Lane, we had “British Salt Works” and in Marston there was “The Lion Salt Works”, formerly owned by the Thompson family. This is now being

restored as a tourist attraction as it is the only brine pan salt works left. Opposite the Lion Salt Works is a big shed where canal boats were loaded, before travelling down to the Anderton Boat Lift and then onto the River Weaver. Salt was also moved by rail. A rail line ran along where the Northwich Road is now and the rails crossed Chapel Street, ran at the side of Providence House to Marston. The very last house at the bottom of Chapel Street was known as “The Gatehouse”. It was the job of the man who lived there to close the rail gates across Chapel Street as the train came through. I believe the track was still in the road until about 1868.

Travel

Travel to me means holidays, the chance to get away And stay somewhere else for a few days. A town, a city, a village or elsewhere you may envisage To visit family or friends - on you the choice depends. The atmosphere of a European city, With impressive buildings and those that there are pretty, The river through the town and the history that will make you frown, Foreign people’s conversations and their points of view And then after some consideration, you think, Yes, that’s true. With travel, your mind is able to unravel; The problems that you have are diminished By distance and do not present themselves with such persistence. Travel often means holidays, That is true. Yet what holidays expose is often more Than scenery and skies of blue.

by Ian Walker

Witton Albion Football Club in the Community Tel: 07584 495003 Email community@wittonalbion.com

Facebook.com/wafcitc Twitter.com/wafc_itc

Introducing ‘Witton Albion in the Community’…

‘Witton Albion in the Community’ is the community arm of Witton Albion Football Club: here to support and work alongside local schools, businesses, charities as well as the people of Northwich and surrounding areas. We are currently working towards reaching the status of being a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). That now means that in the very near future, Witton Albion in the Community will become a central hub for vast amounts of activity going on locally. As the leading football club in the town, Witton Albion is aware of the responsibility it holds for making a positive impact in Northwich and surrounding areas. That is where ‘Witton Albion in the Community’ comes in. Many exciting initiatives are planned to be introduced, ranging across the following platforms of: • Sport • Education • Health • Inclusion

One of the first initiatives for the coming season is the ‘Kids Go Free’ season ticket scheme. This allows children aged 15 and under the opportunity to receive a season ticket for all Witton Albion home games in the league – COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE! Since the launch, over 100 children have signed up so far and we still have 5,000 invite letters to go out to EVERY school in the area. There are many exiting partnerships and initiatives soon to be announced and anyone who wants to engage with what we do or would like our assistance with their existing efforts can contact Project

Manager Alex Titchiner via email at: community@wittonalbion.com

FIXTURES OF WITTON ALBION

Tues 4 Nov 19.45 Witton Albion V Rushall Olympic

Sat 8 Nov 15.00 United of Manchester V Witton Albion

Tues 18 Nov 19.45Witton Albion V Ramsbottom United

Sat 22 Nov 15.00 Witton Albion V Ashton United

Sat 29 Nov 15.00 Blyth Spartans AFC V Witton Albion

Sat 6 Dec 15.00 Witton Albion V Stamford AFC

Sat 13 Dec 15.00 Witton Albion V Workington

Sat 20 Dec 15.00 Ilkeston FC V Witton Albion

Fri 26 Dec 15.00 Witton Albion V Nantwich Town

Received from Northwich Victoria FC

You can join the Northwich Victoria Supporters Association for £5 for Adults and £1 for Children. Membership lasts

for one year from the date you join. You can also join the NVSA when attending our open meetings which are usually

held at Rudheath Social Club. Details available

upon request or email secretary@nvsa.co.uk

A new book is now available to buy about the formation

of NORTHWICH VICTORIA FOOTBALL CLUB - and

is the product of many years of factual research - written

by local historian, Paul Lavell. The cost is £9.95, and a

small percentage of the cost will be donated to a charity

of which can be chosen by the buyer(s).

Many thanks for your support.

Jamie Dewsbury

Just over twelve months ago 1874 NORTHWICH FC became the newest

football club in the country by Brian Edge

Formed because the members of the then Northwich Victoria Supporters Trust

voted overwhelming to form a new fans-run, democratic operated and

transparent club, because their previous club ceased to provide them with the

excitement and confidence that had once been the norm.

Of course the new club had to find a ground to play at and following very good

discussions with Winsford United FC an agreement was reached to play at their Barton Stadium. Whilst

a ground in Northwich would have been preferred it was not to be and 1874 are very grateful to everyone

at Winsford United who have been so helpful and supportive.

In their first season 1874 finished joint second in the North West Counties Football League First division

and narrowly missed out on promotion on goal difference but after another team resigned from the

League 1874 were asked to step up and take their place which they did and so in August this year they

started their second season but this time in the NWCFL Premier Division.

After 17 games this season they sit in a healthy third position in the league.

Attendances at 1874’s home and away games are the best in the league and have amazed everybody. It is

believed that one of the reasons that people attend their games is because of the friendliness and openness

of all that they do and are trying to do. People attend games and leave afterwards with smiles on their

faces.

New supporters are always welcome and with very

reasonable admission charges it is hoped that the crowds will

increase even more over the next few months.

Adults pay £5

Concessions (pensioners and under 17’s) pay £3

Under 12’s are admitted FREE OF CHARGE

Upcoming fixtures: Sun 2nd

Nov v ASHTON TOWN

Sat 15th

Nov v NELSON

Photo Matt Draycott

FURTHER DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE: www.1874Northwich.com

Cheshire West and Chester Council have been conducting a Community Governance Review. As part of this, questionnaires were sent to every home in Wincham. The Final Recommendations have now been issued. FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW OF WINCHAM PARISH Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 That: 1) the parish of Wincham should not be abolished and that its area should not be altered;

2) the name of the parish of Wincham should not be altered;

3) the parish should continue to have a parish council;

4) no changes be made to the electoral arrangements that apply to the parish council; and

5) the community governance arrangements for Wincham parish be reviewed in advance of the local elections scheduled to take place in 2023 or on completion of the Wincham Urban Village, whichever is the sooner.

NEWS FROM ST JOHN’S CHURCH, LOSTOCK GRALAM

(covering Wincham, Lostock and Lach Dennis)

You will be warmly welcomed at any and all of our events and services listed here (all free except where stated). Regular Services Every Sunday (except as advertised): 9.00 am All Saints’ Church, Lach Dennis Holy Communion or Morning Prayer 10.30am St John’s Church, Lostock Gralam

Holy Communion – except the 3rd Sunday each month which is usually a more informal ‘Café Church’ style service (join us for breakfast).

Every Tuesday St John’s Church is open for quiet prayer, or tea, toast and a chat. Every month there is a Play and Pray service in St John’s Church for pre-school children and their ‘carers’; the next is Thursday 13th Nov at 10.00am.

Special Events and Services Sun 9th Nov: Remembrance Sunday, 10.00am St John’s, followed by wreath-laying at the War Memorial. (No service at All Saints, Lach Dennis on 9thNov.) Fri 21st Nov: Mereside Brass in Concert, 7.30pm, Lach Dennis Village Hall, £10, incl. refreshments, bar available, tel. 01606 42940. Fri 28th Nov: Advent Presentation by The Good News Singers, 7.30pm St John’s Sat 29th Nov: ‘Quiet Morning’, led by Andrew Rudd, 10.00am - 12.30pm St John’s

Social Events etc CAMEO Every Monday, 2.00pm in St John’s Church Hall – a chance to ‘Come & Meet Each Other’ for tea, biscuits and a chat. Everyone welcome. Once a month we have CAMEO Plus with something a little bit extra:

- 17th Nov: ‘Shine Africa’ helping children in Gambia, with Ian Jones - 15th Dec: Christmas Party and Carols

Men’s Breakfast, Sat. 13th Dec, 8.30am in St John’s Church Hall. Enjoy a ‘full English breakfast’ & talk by David Williams, Chief Officer, Manchester Carers Forum.

Prize Bingo First Friday each month, 7.30pm, St John’s Church Hall: 7th Nov, 5th Dec Christmas Events and Services Christmas ‘Messy Church’: Sun 7th Dec, 2.00pm, St John’s Church, craft activities for all ages (followed by a fair in the Church Hall and short service to send the crib figures off on their travels staying in homes, until they return for the Crib Service on Christmas Eve). Carol Services: Thurs 18th Dec, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Lach Dennis Sun 21st Dec, 6.30pm, St John’s Church, Lostock Gralam (followed by mulled wine and mince pies) Christmas Eve: Crib Service: 3.00pm, St John’s Church Midnight Communion: 11.30pm, St John’s Church Christmas Day: 9.00am, Holy Communion at All Saints Church, Lach Dennis 10.30am, Holy Communion at St John’s Church, Lostock Gralam Contact details Vicar: Rev. Brian Harris, Tel. 01606 43477, email: brian@jbharris.fsnet.co.uk Wardens: Graham Sheen, Tel. 01606 42940 Roger Kenrick, Tel. 01606 891765 Readers: Graham Sheen, Tel. 01606 42940 Joyce Kenrick, Tel. 01606 891765 Website: www.achurchnearyou.com/lostock-gralam-st-john-the-evangelist/

Tree Dressing & Wassailing Marshall's Arm Local Nature Reserve, Hartford Saturday 6th December 2014

Visit Marshall’s Arm Local Nature Reserve for a traditional celebration of trees through music and art. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet: Hartford Manor School turning circle car park 10:00am - 12:00pm

Contact: Bev Goodger 01606 882770

Location: Marshall's Arm Local Nature Reserve Hartford Northwich Cheshire CW8 1NU WWW: Marshall's Arm Local Nature Reserve

Vale Royal Writers Group Monday 3 November 2014 Monday 1 December 2014

The Vale Royal Writers Group are a group of writers and would-be writers who meet on the first Monday of each month at the Blue Cap Hotel on the A556 in Sandiway near Northwich.

Meetings typically involve a writing exercise, the sharing of news and encouragement, and readings by members - optionally with feedback. They have poets and novelists and short story writers, and all genres are accommodated. If you are interested in writing get in contact with them.

Starts at 7:30pm You can pay a £1.00 attendance fee, to see if the group is right for you. If you are interesting in joining this group, you can pay a year membership fee of £10.

The Blue Cap, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2DN Tel: 07774 628 097

W I N C H A M C O M M U N I T Y C E N T R E

Registered Charity No: 510439

Tel: Suzanne James: 07547 539 310

A note from the Chair,

The Centre has just completed yet another successful year and I would like to take this opportunity to

thank everyone who has supported the centre over the last 12 months. I thank you for your lovely

compliments and positive feedback, which helps makes it all worthwhile for the hard working

volunteers of the Management Committee.

Joan Webb Chair of WCC Management Committee.

Our AGM will take place at the centre on Monday 8th December 2014 at 7pm. If you

think you would like to contribute to the successful running of the centre please

contact: Suzanne on: 07547 539 310, for more information. All welcome.

Children’s Parties – Fancy avoiding all the mess at home. Then book your child’s party at

the centre. Our main hall allows children to tear around and let off steam without

breaking valuables at home and with excellent kitchen facilities, a stage and ample parking,

it’s no wonder parents are regularly booking in!

Are you a member of a club or charity who needs a regular meeting place? If so, why not make enquiries to hire one of our meeting rooms. Our Committee room is just £3.80 per hour and hold up to 12 people. Need something bigger – Then try our Club room which hold up to 25 people for just

£4.85 per hour and includes full use of the kitchen area.

The Indoor Bowling Club session has just started again, every Wednesday at 7pm.

Why not come along and join in the fun! – All the equipment is provided.

Need more details? Contact: Carol on: 01565 733565

A Christingle Service will take place in the centre on Sunday 14th December at

10.45am.

This is an ideal opportunity for families to have a fun time whilst thinking of the

meaning of Christmas, as well as helping to bring light and hope to children living in

poverty in this country, at Christmas time.

The Old Friends Group meeting every 1st Saturday in the month for a social gathering

including activities. Time: 2pm – 4pm.

New members welcome. For further details contact Lesley on: 01606 44185

Creative Crochet for Christmas Starting Friday 7th November: pm – 3pm

Interested – Contact Wendy on: 01606 720714

The centre is a venue for all ages to meet and socialise. Why not come long to

one of the many events, advertised on our noticeboards, you will be made very welcome.

Wincham Parish Councillors Chairman Annie Makepeace 01565 734226 pakamak@btinternet.com Vice Chairman Kenton Barker 07734 359806 kentonjbarker@yahoo.co.uk, Peter O’Halloran 01565 733319us@peteruth.com

Linda Moss 07773 913009 lindajmoss@gmail.com Ros Casson c/o 0161 926 8645 c/o winchampc@talktalk.net Frank Smith 01565 733663 Ian Parr 01565 734226 ianparr@btopenworld.com

David Pugh 01565 733302 morethanahobby@yahoo.co.uk Dominic Turner 01565 734394

domturner1977@gmail.com Brian Cooke 01565 734487

Dee Cooke 01565 734487

CW&C Councillors Malcolm Byram Phone: 01606 74451 Fax: 01606 75515 malcolm.byram@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Norman Wright Phone: 01606 74788 norman.wright@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Don Hammond don.hammond@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Phone: 01606 891397 Mobile: 07977 223330

Parish Clerk Naomi Morris 22, Churchfields Bowdon Cheshire WA 14 3PJ. 0161 926 8645. winchampc@talktalk.net Visit www.winchamvillage.co.uk. Join Wincham Post or Wincham Village People Present on Facebook Follow @winchampc on Twitter.

The Parish Council meets every month except August and December, usually on the third Wednesday of the month, at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, although the January 2015 meeting will be held at Witton Albion. There is a public forum for residents to express concerns from 7.15-7.30pm, before the main meeting begins. Please do come along!Do you have a local business to advertise? Wincham Parish Council accepts advertisements for the back page of

the newsletter. It cost £20 an edition for an advertisement the size of a business card. The newsletters are distributed to every house and business in Wincham. Please contact Naomi Morris at winchampc@talktalk.net

Wincham Parish Council will also accept advertisements for the village website. The rates are £20 for a year. Wincham Parish Council cannot be held responsible for any errors misprints or opinions stated in this publication.

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