NTROBUS VILLAGE NEWS

December 2017

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Freya Storey

H A P P Y

B i r t h d a y

Rose Moran

Hollie Morrell-Tickle

Elyse Hayes

Amelia Semp

Jamie Newby

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- DATES FOR THE DIARY -

- CONTENTS -

SAT 2nd

Carols by candlelight & Tree lighting 5pm St Mark’s Church & Village Hall

Christmas Market, 11am -4pm Antrobus Village Hall

Christmas Brew 2-4pm St Mark’s Church

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS AND ARTICLES FOR THE Jan/Feb EDITION OF THE VILLAGE NEWS IS Monday 15th January 2018

FRI 14TH

SUN 3rd

SAT 11th

MON 25th CHRISTMAS DAY!!!!!

PARISH COUNCIL 4

COMMUNITY LIFE 7

ANTROBUS EVENTS 12

CAROL SINGING 15

VILLAGE JUNIORS 16

ANNOUNCEMENTS 17

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 18

LOCAL BUSINESSES 20

ANTROBUS DIRECTORY 24

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- PARISH COUNCIL -Minutes of the Antrobus Parish Council Meeting  on Monday 16 Oct 2017 at 7:30pm at Antrobus Village Hall 

Present Mr S Barker (Acting Chairman) Mr S Batey Mrs C Bunn Miss J Graty Mr P Pugh Mrs H Metcalfe Cllr D Hammond (Ward) (from item 10)Mr S Palmer (Clerk) Open forum.  No villagers attended.  The meeting started at 7:30 pm 

1 Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from R Sutton, P Harrison, C Wright, Cllr N Wright, Cllr L Gibbon (Ward). 

2 Members’ Declarations of Interest – C Bunn item 5.1 3 Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 18 Sept 2017 - (17/57) RESOLVED to

accept the minutes as a correct record of the meeting. 4 Matters Arising  

Fingerpost painting. Arley Broadband – BT quote expected dec. Planning (Arley Hall) – response awaited. Gate padlock - installed 

5 Planning  1 (17/58) RESOLVED to note CW&C decisions and comment on new planning applications

as appendix 3. 2 Enforcement – none 3 17/01666/FUL 15 Dwellings – Planning Committee and Registration as site of Community

Interest. The action was deferred after consulting CW&C. See also appendix 3. 6 Highways 1 Pavement on Knutsford Rd – Upper and Lower sections – Highways will be asked to

include the pavements in the DVI bid for funding next year. Protruding hedge has been reported. 

2 Access to Boyd Walk swing gate overgrown – the landowner will be asked to clear the footpath 

3 Tree trimming over noticeboard – the offer to trim it will be discussed with the owner 4 Cheshire 10k – the event is 4 Nov. They intend to comply with previous requests about

notices and clearing up. 5 Fallen footpath signpost 32-34 Knutsford Rd – will be re-erected 6 Ragwort throughout a field, Goosebrook Lane – was reported by a villager. The owner will

be asked to take action. 7 Traffic Working group site visit – await outcome of 20mph assessment before taking other

actions. A road safety day will be discussed with a CW&C officer and the school will be approached about ideas for parking outside the school. 

8 Tree trim needed Manley close (Preservation order) – Highways will be approached. The alternative is for the villager to make a planning application. 

7 Playground 1 Inspection, repairs & insurance – quotes will be obtained for roundabout repairs and

spraying the surface. 2 Lease renewal - Village Hall has started the process – a quote for solicitor costs will be

obtained and the insurance situation checked.  8 Accounts & Finance 1 The accounts in Appendix 1 were noted. 2 (17/59) RESOLVED to approve the payments list Appendix 2.  3 Budget 18/19 – projects will be proposed over the next month. 9 Website – the clerk reported that a further application for the Transparency

Fund 2017/18 is not appropriate. 

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- PARISH COUNCIL -10 Land Drainage – A report was received from the working party and it was (17/60)

RESOLVED to write to land owners reminding them of their responsibilities.  11 Communications – A proposal for change to the minutes in the village news was

withdrawn. 12 Open Forum, Representatives, Committees & Working Groups  1 Issues from the open forum - none 2 Community Garden – provided goods for the harvest festival.  

Traffic, Land drainage Working Groups – see previously. 3 Village Hall – Tesco grant has been approved and will be used for new seating. 

13 Notable Correspondence • CW&C Transport Strategy – consultation open • CW&C are moving staff from HQ to other sites • Police CC – TC & PC meeting 21 Nov • CW&C Budget process – consultation open • Parliamentary Boundary Commission from Oct • Rural crime – letter from Audlem to PCC • Manchester Airport route info 2017 now available from the Clerk • Mersey Gateway Bridge opening 

The Meeting ended at 9:10 pm Appendix 3 Recent planning decisions by CW&C. Please note comment after first ‘-‘ is Parish Council, comment (if any) after 2nd ‘-‘ is Cheshire West decision. 17/04379/LDC Whitley Reed, Reedgate Lane CW9 6NT - Single storey side extension and single storey rear extension -  No objection (Oct) 17/04337/FUL Chestnut Farm Barbers Lane CW9 6JP - Log cabin for dog grooming (Retrospective)  -  No objection (Oct) 17/03659/FUL - Reedside Cottage Reedgate Lane CW9 6NT - Construction of two storey side extension together with detached garage and store. - No objection (Sep) 17/03413/FUL  3 Knutsford Road  CW9 6NH - Removal of existing garage and outbuildings and the construction of a two storey side extension, single storey extension to the rear, internal refurbishment alterations and the construction of a garage with office space over. - ... no objection ... Aug 17/02067/LDC … | The White House Hollins Lane CW9 6NL – see June  17/01666/FUL Land At Knutsford Road - Erection of 15 Dwellings – See May. Oct: We understand the planning officer is minded to refuse on account of the application not demonstrating a need for 6 3-bed houses. The Parish Council will accept that decision. The housing survey is requested to be made public. (see below also)  Antrobus Parish Council contact details The next meeting of the Parish Council is on 11 Dec 2017. For an agenda item see below. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm at Antrobus Village Hall (Dec being the exception). All villagers are welcome to raise any issue at 7:15pm. Agendas and minutes are on the website Antrobus.info.  Chairman     Vice: Stephen Barker    01565 777687 Councillors Phil Pugh   01565 777454 Simon Batey     01565 777206 Paul Harrison   01606 892151 Andrew Dunkley    01565 777367 Carol Bunn   01606 891692 Jackie Graty          01606 892958 Chris Wright   07779 722661 Helen Metcalfe      07740 862902 Clerk Simon Palmer, 1 Merryfall Cottages, Goosebrook Lane, Warrington WA4 4PT 01606 891462  email: antrobuspc@yahoo.co.uk. Agendas and draft minutes can  be found on the website Antrobus.info.  17/01666/FUL Land At Knutsford Road - Erection of 15 Dwellings Please note an amendment has been made to this planning application and the public are welcome to give their comments at 7:15pm at the 11 Dec 2017 meeting. 

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- PARISH COUNCIL -TRIBUTE TO ROGER SUTTON, CHAIRMAN 2016-17 With great sadness the Chairman Roger Sutton passed away on 14 Nov 2017. He was the 3rd generation of the Sutton family serving on the Parish Council and part of the 4th generation living in the village. He served for just over 7 years, although the family have served for 70 years.   At the start he has helped fight off the horticultural planning application, Applejacks extensions and a wind turbine, and seen road drain improvements after the floods, 50mph on the A559, the Queens Jubilee Celebration, a new defibrillator. As Chairman since May 2016, he has overseen a response to the 15 Dwellings planning application, the license for extended visitor capacity at Arley and legal issues for Manley Close, and helped with the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations.  Long standing projects were completed – the Playground extension, 30mph signs at Frandley, and the repainting of the 14 black and white signposts. The latter was started by Roger and it seems fitting for it to complete this month as he had put in a lot of effort to see the village ‘pointing in the right direction’. He served as a councillor with his usual generosity and pleasantness. He was one of life’s true gentlemen. Those who attended the Chairman’s Ball last year will recall a very sociable evening, and his pleasure in raising a record £3,250 for charity.    

To The Residents of Antrobus,Re: Planning Application - 17/01666/FUL - Land off Knutsford Road, AntrobusWe are writing to inform the residents of Antrobus of progress on the above planning application. Following extensive negotiations with Cheshire West & Chester Council, amended plans have been posted on the Council’s website and are available for comment for 21 days (from 23rd November).Afordable Homes has been working closely with the Planning Officer and Housing Officer at Cheshire West & Chester Council to agree the mix of homes that could be supported by the Council.The results of our independent Housing Needs Survey, the Council’s own Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) and the Expressions of Interest from the public consultation event, have demonstrated a clear need for affordable housing in Antrobus.Since the original planning application was submitted, Afordable Homes has submitted evidence to the Council to prove that those who have expressed interest have a local connection and could afford to buy an affordable home, but are unable to afford an open market home in the village.The Council has suggested a revised mix which they could support in planning terms:-

• 9 x 2-bed affordable homes (originally 5, including two bungalows)• 2 x 3-bed affordable homes (originally 6)• The two bungalows have been replaced with a pair of 2-bed semis• There are still 15 homes in total (11 affordable & 4 open market)• There are still 4 x open market detached properties (3 with detached garages, 1 with an

integral garage (originally two of each)The layout is very similar to the original planning layout and there has been no change to the number of homes. There are still 11 affordable homes and 4 open market homes. The Council, by requesting changes to the layout, has afforded us the opportunity to make enhancements to the external finishes of the homes so that they are even more in keeping with the surrounding area.The principle of development is acceptable in planning terms and is fully compliant with planning policy. There have been no objections from the Council in terms of highways, ecology or drainage. The only issue has been achieving the right mix and balance of homes. As residents of Antrobus you understand how imperative it is that affordable homes are provided in rural villages to allow younger people to have the opportunity of owning their own home.Kind regardsAndrew & Jean FordAFORDABLE HOMES

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- COMMUNITY LIFE -ST MARK’S ANTROBUS - Knutsford Road, CW9 6JWSERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2017 3 Dec.  5pm Tree Lighting 10 Dec 10.30am  All Age Service 14 Dec  6.00pm School Carol Service 17 Dec  10.30am  Holy Communion Celebrant  Revd. Keith Hine 21 Dec 9.15am School end of term service                  24 Dec  11.30pm  Christmas Holy Communion Celebrant Revd. Keith Hine 25 Dec  9.30am  All age Christmas  Celebration 31 Dec  10.30am United Service at Gt .BudworthSERVICES FOR JANUARY 2018 7 Jan. 6..30pm United Service at Chapel 14 Jan. 10.30am  Plough Sunday  All Age Service 21 Jan  10.30am Holy Communion Celebrant Revd. Alec Brown 28 Jan  10.30am Service of the Word 

ANTROBUS METHODIST CHAPEL – Barbers Lane, CW9 6JPSERVICES FOR DECEMBER 20173rd Dec 5:00 PM At St Marks - United Service10th Dec 6:30 PM Mrs Helen Owen17th Dec 6:30 PM Rev David Easton - Carol Service24th Dec 11:00 AM Rev David Easton31st Dec Time To be confirmedSERVICES FOR JANUARY 20187th Jan 6:30 PM Rev David Easton Covenant Service & United Service14th Jan 6:30 PM Rev Mark Coles21st Jan 6:30 PM Rev Linda Bishop28th Jan 6:30 PM Rev David EastonFlower Rota:  10th Dec:  Mr P Wilkinson;  17th Dec:  Mrs J Wilkinson;  24th Dec: Mrs J Mounfield;  31st Dec:  Mrs M Lawson;  7th Jan:  Mrs H Howman;  14th Jan:  Mrs K Hankey;    21st Jan: Mrs J Bolshaw;  28th Jan:  Mrs H Faloona; 

FRANDLEY QUAKER MEETINGEveryone is very welcome to come and try a quiet Quaker Meeting. Meetings for Worship start at 10:30 am on Sunday mornings and usually last for an hour, although you can stay for less if you prefer. We have a Children and Young People’s activity-based Meeting at the same time.

The Meeting House is on Sandiway Lane, Frandley, Antrobus.

For further details contact Gill Alcock 01925 730153 or eastcheshirequakers.org.uk

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- COMMUNITY LIFE -ANTROBUS FRIENDSHIP CLUB

DECEMBER 2017 Our last club meeting was on Wed 1st November 2017 in the Village Hall. Rev David Easton, our Minister from the Methodist Chapel, came to speak to us. David and his wife, Joan, have been Fostering over a number of years and provided care for over 35 children – not all at once of course! He shared with us the difficulties they met in applying to provide Foster care, especially because as a Methodist Minister you usually have to move location every few years and each social care area has its own specific rules and regulations about Fostering.     As well as it being incredibly rewarding it is not without emotional demands, whilst integrating foster children into your own family.  He told us tales of the ups and downs of fostering. David and Joan most often provided short term fostering and the emotional challenges in that, when, most likely, you may not be allowed to keep in touch with the children as they move on. Some children are only fostered short term until they can to return to their own family once some issues have been sorted out. Some children may have had such a traumatic start to life that they continue to carry the scars and issues as they grow up. It was, indeed, a very interesting insight into this area of foster care from a carer’s perspective. It wouldn’t be Friendship Club without some tea and so we then enjoyed some butterfly cakes and some wedding cake from Laura & Adam’s wedding. The usual raffle completed the afternoon. A very pleasant way to spend an afternoon with friends. Thursday 7th Dec 2017 – This year our Christmas Lunch Event will be at the Moorings, Anderton. We are booked in to arrive at 12:30 pm for a 1pm lunch. If you need help with a lift then don’t hesitate to let Janet or Ann know. 

Wed 3rd Jan 2018 – we have decided to meet up as usual in January.  This will be an informal meeting to meet up for a catch-up and natter over a cup of tea and it will be nice to relax after the festive season. 

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- COMMUNITY LIFE -Antrobus Village Hall

The heart of our community

CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday December 2  11 AM TO 4 PM FREE ENTRY Father Christmas arrives at 11.30am Also enjoy the wonderful stalls with gifts from Jams,jewellery, olive oil, The pie man and many more. Then treat yourself to a lunch or afternoon tea at our All day Bistro and indulge in a festive drink from the bar. Fun for the whole family. 

CHRISTMAS SUPPER CLUB Friday December 8th Well we knew this event was popular but we didn’t think the tickets would sell quite so quickly……Yes IT’S A SELL OUT Thank you to everyone who is supporting this event and we look forward to a great night of fun ,food and festive cheer. 

PLAY GROUND FURNITURE The money from the Tesco “Bags of help scheme”  has been received and we are now actively looking to purhase suitable furniture for the playground area. I’m sure this will make a huge difference to those parents & grand parents who patiently look after the little ones. We’ll be as quick as we can 

PHONE BOX The phone box has now been moved to its new base and work is underway to repair the door and replace the glass panels with safety glass. We have also had a volunteer offer to paint the box when the work is finished, so a big thank you in advance.  It has been pointed out that the village shop already operates a book exchange and receives donations for charity. We would like to continue that support and will put a sign in the box asking for donations to be given to the village shop. 

THANK YOU 

Thank you to the organisers of the family Fun Day for their donation to the Village Hall fund.

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- COMMUNITY LIFE -Antrobus WI  

 In November WI members enjoyed a trip to the Brindley Theatre to see White Christmas and were reminded about the Group Carol Service to be held at Daresbury Parish Church on December 11th. There will also be two Open Days on Decemnber 8/9 at “Whitefriars” which is the WI House in Chester. The Christmas party will be on December 12th and will be held at Antrobus Golf Club.  Part of the November meeting was given to the Annual Meeting when accounts were presented by Treasurer, Jean Bennett and annual reports given by Secretary, Jean Wilkinson and President, Sue Richards. The new Committee was appointed and Sue was re-elected as President.  At the close of the Annual Meeting a Hot Pot Supper was served and the meeting continued with a talk by an Antrobus member - Joyce Barber. Earlier in the  year s she had won the WI Bursary and had spent it on a short course in willow weaving at the WI college - Denman, She brought the results of her work to show us and proved to be  a most amusing and informative speaker.   And now, as promised, here is the first of instructions for one of the Antrobus Show classes:-   

 

 

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- COMMUNITY LIFE -ANTROBUS COMMUNITY TRUSTAntrobus Community Trust is the new name for the Antrobus Relief in Need Charity and exists for the benefit of the people living in Antrobus.

The Trust is administered by a group of five trustees plus a clerk. The three foundation trustees have a five year term of office and the two other trustees are nominated by Antrobus Parish Council for a term of four years. Trustees can be re-elected and those serving at this time are:

Ray Lawton (Chairman)  01606 891219Coni Sutton  01565 777221Jean Wilkinson  01606 891402Ann Barlow  01606 891027Mike Barker  01565 777218Judith Edwards(Clerk)  01565 777415

The Trustees are able to consider requests for assistance from residents for help in various areas provided that these are not covered by either local or national government support. Both individuals and groups within Antrobus are able to apply for bursaries or grants. In recent years small bursaries have been made to students going on to higher education at University and requests from students going on to further education or apprenticeships will also be considered. The Trustees are very conscious of the delicate nature of some of the requests and as such they are treated in the strictest confidence.

Apart from the possible areas of assistance being guided by the Charity Commissioners, the charity must also be aware as to the limits of expenditure it can incur. The income is not large and as it is generated from investments, can vary from year to year. There may be occasions when support is not possible but this should not discourage people from enquiring as the income is for the benefit of the residents of Antrobus.

Contact to the Trust should be made by contacting Judith by phone, followed by a letter or email, or if preferred by approaching one of the trustees.

History:  Originally the charity consisted of several areas on The Moss which were donated by local landowners in the parish for use by the labouring poor. They were intended to be used for allotments and pleasure. Use of the areas diminished over the years and in more recent times they were rented out for grazing. In 1981 it was decided that greater benefit could be derived for the parish by selling the land and investing the money following guidelines required by the Charity Commissioners.

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- ANTROBUS EVENTS -

Sunday 3rd December 2017 5pm Carols by candlelight at St Mark’s Church - a short selection of favourite carols with live music 

5:45pm Lighting of the tree followed by mulled wine

The Antrobus Fete Committee, St Mark’s church & Antrobus Village Shop would like to invite you to

Antrobus Carols By Candlelight & Christmas Tree Lighting

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- ANTROBUS EVENTS -Taking Time Together At Advent.  We’re planning this year just to have three “get togethers” for our Advent group to be held on:  Monday 4th December 1.30 to 3pm at Daphne Sullivan’s 34, The Old Orchard.  Wednesday 13th December 10.30am to 12o’clock also at Daphne’s. Wednesday 20th December 10.30am to 12o’clock at St. Mark’s Church.  At each meeting we’ll have some refreshment and then look together at readings, prayers and poems we’d like to share about Advent.  On the final Wednesday we hope to include a craft time too.  Everyone is very welcome. Just come along whenever you can and take some time for yourself,  to reflect on the wonder of the coming of Our Saviour.   Further information: Sharon Batey  Arley Cottage, Pools Platt Lane. Tel: 01565 777206 

Invitation to A concert of Christmas Songs and

Carols at Barnton Methodist Chapel 

Monday 11th December at 7:30 pm. Presented by the Bridgewater Singers. Tickets £8 include refreshments can be

bought on the door  Contact O. Dutton on 01606 79282 or

A. Hinton on 01606 76214 for more information 

or ask Ann on 01565 777454 

Are you interested in having an Antrobus Reading/Book Group? We thought it might be popular and so have arrange 3

dates in the New Year to try it out. We will meet on 25th Jan, 22nd Feb, and a date in March to be decided from 7pm -8.30pm at St. Mark's (now warm and with a

loo and a kitchen!) Please bring along any book you are currently enjoying and suggestions for future choices. If you have any questions please see either Ann Barlow or

Meryl Phillips.

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- ANTROBUS EVENTS -

At the time of printing we are almost full for the Sunday afternoon performance. We still have some tickets available for the Friday and Saturday night performances.  So don’t miss out on having a laugh at your local village celebs! Book soon though to make sure of your seat.

If you can’t find your order form for Tickets, there are still some in the Village Shop or contact Janet Featonby directly.

Tickets £9 per adult; £5 per child or £25 for a Family Group (2 Adults + 2 Children).

Rehearsals are well underway and it’s shaping up for another Fun time for all of us – the Cast and the Audiences!

If you would like to get involved helping in any way, including behind the scenes, just have a word with one of the committee members:Debbie Sutton, Janet Featonby, Helen Newby, Ann Pugh, Mary Cumming or Sue Richards – we would love to hear from you.

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- CAROL SINGING 2017 -Once again it is time to start thinking about our Christmas Carol Singing and raising money for a deserving charity. This year we will be supporting the

Merseyside & Cheshire Blood BikersWho are they you ask?Well they are a group of motor bike enthusiasts who do voluntary work to help provide free emergency support to the NHS quickly when needed 365 days of the year! Their mission statement is:

“Our aim is to relieve sickness and protect health by the provision of emergency transport of urgently needed blood, donor breast milk, drugs,

human tissues, and other medical requirements between hospitals/hospices and blood transfusion units. Primarily but not exclusively in the north west

region.”

The team we will be supporting was formed in 2012. At present they have 8 bikes and 60 volunteers on rota. All riders are advanced bikers and professionally trained for the job.Since January 1st 2017 - 1st October the Blood Bikers have completed 4511 jobs free of charge covering over 150.000 miles within Merseyside and Cheshire. They serve Alder Hey, Clatterbridge, Arrow Park, Chester, Halton and Warrington Hospitals, Marie Curie Hospice and the Baby Milk Bank.All this is done free of charge so that the NHS can spend money on their patients. All monies raised is spent of the running and maintenance of their motorcycles! As they say:

OUR NEXT RIDE COULD SAVE YOUR LIFEDates when the Carol Singers will be out:

Tuesday 19th DecemberWednesday 20th December

Thursday 21st DecemberFriday 22nd December

Saturday 23rd DecemberChristmas Eve - Sunday 24th December

Please come along and join the singers. If you would like us to sing for you on a special date we will try to oblige.

Please contact Kath on 01565 777229 or 07925 689578

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- VILLAGE JUNIORS -Friends of Antrobus School PTA Earlier this term we held a fundraising fashion show, hosted by Colours, which was a great success! The total raised from ticket sales, raffle and drinks was an amazing £1050. Thank you so much to all who supported the event! 100 books to read before you leave primary school TES and the National Association for the Teaching of English ran a survey to find teachers' top 100 fiction books all children should read before leaving primary school. Our headteacher - Mrs Finney would like the school to have a few copies of each book, so that every child has access to all 100 books throughout their school career. As such she has asked Friends to fund any books we are short of, allowing us to make a significant contribution to the library. We are currently working with the teachers to determine which new books we need to buy. Here is a list of the top 10: 1 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 2 Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian 3 Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 4 Matilda by Roald Dahl 5 The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson 6 The Chronicles of Narnia by C S Lewis 7 The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 8 We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen 9 Dogger by Shirley Hughes 10 Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak You can find the full list of 100 books at the following link: goo.gl/AZy1Go If you have copies of any of these that you no longer need and are in good condition, we would be very grateful for your donations. These can be left at the school reception. Thank you. Coming up this month!: Friday 8th December, 3.15-5.30pm: Christmas movie and pjs/onesie night for all school children Tuesday 12th December, 7.30pm: Friends AGM, to be held at school Wednesday 13th December, 3pm: Christmas raffle draw & jar tombola We are always looking for additional support either from people wanting to assist at events, or by donating to our cause. Please do get in touch if you are interested in supporting us in any way. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from all at Friends. Sarah Williams (Chair, Friends of Antrobus School PTA) friendsofantrobus@gmail.com 07894 314773

Facebook/Friends of Antrobus School PTA www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/antrobusschool/

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- ANNOUNCEMENTS -

100+ CLUB NOVEMBER PRIZE DRAW

 We are pleased to announce the Winners for November 2017 were Karen Lea £25.00, Roger Hemming £10.00 & Sue Yeoman £5.00.  The drawn took place on the school premises and was drawn by

Susan Lawless. 

Have an announcement or event you would like in the village news?Email us:antrobusvillagenews@hotmail.com

Seasonal good wishes from Cathy

& Brian Taylor and the boys

Roger SuttonLiz, Charlotte, James, Coni and all the family have been overwhelmed by the kindness of so many friends in the village during Roger's illness this year and

following his tragic death on 14th November. The practical help received on the day of Rogers funeral was so typical of this wonderful village and of friends in Gt

Budworth too.Roger truly loved Antrobus and was very proud to have followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and mother as Chairman of Antrobus Parish Council. Thank

you everyone for your support and kind messages.

Dear All,I have just received information from the Police that over the past two weeks there have  been two burglaries in this area. One in Hollins lane Antrobus and one in ComberbachAt present I have no further information.Please take extra care.Regards,Paul HarrisonNeighbourhood Watch

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- LOCAL BUSINESSES -

Would you like to advertise in the Village News?The village news has 10 editions & 385 copies per edition.

All money raised from the adverts goes towards the continuation of the village news.

Please email us for more details:antrobusvillagenews@hotmail.com

ANTROBUS COMMUNITY SHOP & POST OFFICECHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 20 December 8.30am – 1.00pmThursday 21 December 8.30am – 5.30pm

Friday 22 December 8.30am – 1.00pmSaturday 23 December 8.30am – 12.00 noon

CLOSED SUNDAY 24th, MONDAY 25th, TUESDAY 26thWednesday 27 December 8.30am – 1.00pm

Thursday 28 December 8.30am – 1.00pmFriday 39 December 8.30am – 1.00pm

Saturday 30 December 8.30am – 12.00 noon CLOSED SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER, MONDAY 1 JANUARY

RE-OPENING TUESDAY 2 JANUARY(Please note that in the afternoons of that week

we will open 3.30pm – 5.30pm as school on holiday)

WE WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

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- LOCAL BUSINESSES -ANTROBUS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL

Private Hire Taxi

Local or Distance 4 Seater Vehicle

Bookings Only

Telephone: Mobile 07710 211364

MJ WINDOWS LTD www.mj-windows.co.uk

Over 30 years’ experience Windows, Doors, Conservatories & Glazing

Fascias, Soffits & guttering

Call for a free quotation

TEL: 01606 891875 Mobile: 07725 819953

CARTERS - STEVE CARTER

PAINTER & DECORATOR

Local References Available

TEL: 07952 082577 or 01606 871774

DOUGLAS HOGG PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES

Antrobus, Cheshire

Pruning Reducing Felling Fully Qualified and Insured

TEL: 07808 172249

ESSENDENE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME,

BARNTON Providing 24 hour care to the elderly

By trained, caring staff Also day care, part time

For details and brochure contact Carol Brocklehurst

TEL: 01606 781182 Reg. CCC Social Services

THE GLAZIER Replacement Double Glazed Units

Fed up of trying to see though those Misty/failed double glazed units?

Domestic glazing, mirrors fitted All types of glazing work undertaken

Free Quotes given

Call Kevin or Sue on 01606 354498

PLATINUM Automated Entries

● Specialists in gate & garage door automation ● Wrought iron gates, all sorts of

Fabrication undertaken ● Wooden gates ● Garage doors

● Intercom systems Lawn Crest, Brow Lane, Antrobus, CW9 6JY www. automatedentries.co.uk TEL: Dave on 07816 909045 or

POPLARS FARM

FREE RANGE EGGS

Lion eggs from local contracted farms Packed and distributed to supermarkets, restaurants,

wholesalers, farm shops etc. Tel: 01565 777543

www.free-range-eggs.co.uk

COLLINS PLASTERING Plastering

Venetian plaster Rendering

07721 757378 collinsplastering1@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/JCollinsplastering

Want to keep your garden or land mole free?

Tom Antrobus07527 292854

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- LOCAL BUSINESSES -THE ANTROBUS ARMS

Your "local"

Food served all day Monday – Saturday 12.00 noon – 9.00pm

Sunday 12.00 noon – 8.00pm FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS,

CHRISTENINGS, FUNERALS ETC.

TEL: 01606 891333

BLADES Mowers

Sales of all types of new & reconditioned machinery Experienced in servicing all types of garden machinery

Sharpening of bowling green & domestic cylinder mowers For all your Garden Machinery needs, contact us at

www.bladesmowers.co.uk bladesmowers@yahoo.co.uk

TEL: BOB 01925 470323/01565 777057 Mobile: 07803 936405

ANTROBUS NEW LOOK Plumbing / Bathrooms / Handyman

Antrobus based time served plumber / handyman on hand to fix that dripping tap, dodgy loo or any other

domestic plumbing requirement. Bathroom utilities fitted, small tiling jobs, kitchen units assembled and fitted as

well as all types of handyman work considered. No job too small. Prompt, reliable, professional service at

competitive prices. Free estimates. No call out charges. References available.

Call Ian on 07707 995 404 / 01606 892606

ANTROBUS GOLF CLUB FOGGS LANE, ANTROBUS

Open to Visitors Memberships Available

Driving Range - Open to the Public 7 days a week 8.00am to dusk

TELEPHONE: 01925 730890 (Secretary)

01925 730900 (Professional)

KEVIN BARNETT PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES

High quality professional tradesman Antrobus based

Established over 19 years Free Estimates

TEL: 01606 891811 MOBILE: 07764 684685

JOHN BARBER AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR

Paddock and Field Maintenance, Combined Grass Seeding with Aerator & Harrows 3M Grass Flail Shredder, Ploughing, Rotivating,

Power Harrowing, Fertilizer Spreading, Muckspreading, Mowing, Tractor & Man

Hedge cutting with Debris Blower DUMP TRAILER FOR HIRE

TEL: 07831 296955

BED & BREAKFAST - WEDDING VENUE Foxley Brow House, School Lane, Antrobus,

Cheshire CW9 6LB Telephone: 01606 892262

www.foxleybrowhouse.com Read about us on TripAdvisor, like us on Facebook follow us on

Twitter

GPG PROPERTY SERVICES Domestic & Retail Property Services

Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting, Wall & Floor Tiling, Wood & Laminate Flooring, Patio Flagging & Garden Paving, Painting &

Decorating General Property Maintenance

TEL: Graham Gregory 01606 891400 Mobile: 078751 95931

GARDENING SERVICES BY ANDREW LAWLESS

Experienced in all aspects of gardening. Mowing, Hedge Cutting, Lawn Care/Scarifying,

Weeding & Feeding, Strimming, Pruning, Small tree work.

Chainsaw license/spraying license Own Equipment Provided

Tel: 07759 083977

HOME LOVING CATS CAT SITTING by a CARING CAT SITTER I visit your cat in its home & replenish food/water, service

litter trays, fuss & play with your cat, & check that it is well. With years of cat experience and a love of animals

you can be sure that you are entrusting your cat and home to totally reliable, trustworthy and caring

professionals who truly adores cats. Sian Chandler Telephone 07770 863170www.HomeLovingCats.com where you can post an

enquiry

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- LOCAL BUSINESSES -LANDTECH SOLUTIONS

Groundworks & Fencing Contractor www.landtechsolutions.co.uk

● Post & Rail Fencing ● Ménage Construction & Stable Preparation

● Pond Creation ● All types of groundwork undertaken to the

highest standards TEL: 01925 730110

Mobile: 07980 214330

SO DESIGN INTERIORS – Fiona Spittle & Lesley Owen

Traditional & Contemporary Interior Design

Fabrics, Wallpaper, Zoffany Paint, Carpet, Furniture, Lighting, Accessories, Kitchens &

Bathrooms

Based in Higher Whitley sodesigninteriors.co.uk

TREVOR NICHOLLS CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

CLEANING SERVICES Your local, friendly and professional

cleaning service. Industrial machines. Car Valeting also available.

Fully insured. Reasonable rates. TEL: 01925 483249

FREEPHONE: 0800 542256

THE PEMBERTON PARTNERSHIP LTD CHARTERED SURVEYORS & EPCS

Nigel Pemberton 07795 965037 for Surveys and Valuations

Jenni Pemberton 07740 696694 for EPCs

Member practice of Allied Surveyors and Valuers

PERCY'S AUTOS LTD MOT CENTRE

199 – 203 Witton Street, Northwich CW9 5LP

E-Mail: percysautosltd@gmail.com Web site: www.percysautos.co.uk

TEL: 01606 352461

PRISTINE CLEANING A Royal Service in your home or business. Locally

established. Honest & friendly home transformation. A shining example with 100% satisfaction.

CONTACT YVONNE : 07989 433249 References: Kate, Norley "Don't know what I would

do without Pristine Cleaning. Jackie – Moore "Love it when Pristine Cleaning have been – my house is

immaculate. Anne – Runcorn "A reliable trustworthy company which I would highly recommend"

SURE HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC Expert treatment of muscle, nerve and joint

problems “I'd struggled with lower back pain for years, but after a few sessions and following some

simple tips, my back feels great”

07988 631099

info@sure-health.co.uk www.sure-health.co.uk

ROBIN YEOMAN Cabinet Maker

Antique Restoration & Re-Polishing Bespoke Joinery

Sevenoaks Sawmill Warrington Road, Antrobus

MOBILE: 07866 262226

VICTORIAN BRICKLAYING

Brick, Block, Stone, All Sizes All types of pointing

Renovations – Chimney Specialist New Build & Underpinning Local

References Available

CONTACT: Steve 07788 723175

STOVE EXPERT LTD

Log Burners, Multifuel Stoves, Open Fires, Flue Liners & Cowls, Installed &

Maintained For a free quote from a fully Qualified HETAS registered installer

Call – 01606 241000

e-mail: info@stove.expert

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- ANTROBUS DIRECTORY -ANTROBUS TRUSTEES Judith Edwards 01565 777415

ANTROBUS COMMUNITY GARDEN Jane Meakin (janemeaking115@gmail.com) 07711 761115

CHURCHESAntrobus St Mark’s Rev. Alec Brown 01606 891324

e-mail alecgbrown@gmail.comChurch Wardens: Meryl Phillips 01606 891550Jane Schofield: 01565 777227Reader: Chris Taylor: 01925 263600Curate: Christina Westwell 01606 782743

Methodist Chapel Rev. David Easton 01925 263612Church Secretary Ann Bolshaw 01565 777454

Friends Meeting House Gill Alcock 01925 730153

DANCINGSutton School of Dance Debbie Sutton 01606 891089

Sequence Dancing Ken & Carol Millington 01606 79926 FRIENDSHIP CLUB Janet Mounfield 01606 892987

FETE COMMITTEE Christina Millachip 01606 892686

GOLF CLUB Club House 01925 730002 HOMEWATCH Co-ordinator – Paul Harrison 01606 892151

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Esther McVey (esthermcvey.mp@parliament.uk) 01565 632181

PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY & 01606 892323TODDLERS GROUP

PARISH COUNCIL Simon Palmer (Clerk) antrobuspc@yahoo.co.uk 01606 891462

POLICE Emergencies Only 999Non Emergencies 101 Crimestoppers 0800 555111

PUBAntrobus Arms Mrs Sandra Collins 01606 891333

SCHOOLAntrobus St Mark’s Mrs Sandra Finney – Head 01606 288800School Governors Mark Roberts Friends of School Sarah Williams (friendsofantrobus@gmail.com) 07894 314773

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Jean Wilkinson (Secretary) 01606 891402

VILLAGE HALL Secretary – Agnes Bentley 01565 777286Bookings – Karen Peploe 07544 567708Supper Club – Annie Dugdale (Gordon) 07768 868647www.antrobusvillagehall.com

VILLAGE NEWS Lindsey Dobson 07966277113Kelvin Dobson, Sues Williams, Jon Storey andChristina Millachipe-mail: antrobusvillagenews@hotmail.com

VILLAGE SHOP & POST OFFICE 01606 891551

VILLAGE WEB SITE www.antrobus.info

USEFUL NUMBERS Scottish Power (Electricity) 0800 0015400United Utilities (Water) 0345 672 3723To report highways issues to Cheshire West 0300 123 7036

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