News in Frodsham

Town and borough councillor for Frodsham, Cllr Andrew Dawson, has bid farewell to the town ahead of his move to work for the Falkland Islands Government.

Cllr Dawson's resignation from Cheshire West and Chester council will take effect at the close of tonight's (Thursday 22nd October) full Council meeting, after which he will assume his new post as the Falkland Islands' Head of Legal Services.

Award-winning baby music class provider, Rhythm Time, will be starting Covid-secure sessions in Frodsham Parish Hall from Wednesday 28th October.

Rhythm Time classes are suitable for babies as young as six weeks old, and are designed to stimulate their senses, aid motor development and even promote a deeper sleep!

With its paintings, ornaments and furniture items, vintage clothes, toys and books, Browsers Bazaar, the Lady Heyes bric-a-brac and antiques shop, has it all.

The many thousands of pieces in this Mary Poppins bag of objects old and new will have you exploring for hours as you sift through its layers of history and design.

It may only be October, but with John Lewis and M&S already opening their Christmas shops this week, Me & Mr Jones' Paul and Ade thought it was time to bring some festive cheer to Frodsham.

From garlands and wreaths to cards and wrapping paper, Me & Mr Jones has everything you need to give your home that special Christmas feel.

With coronavirus restrictions preventing gatherings of more than six people outdoors, the Ho Ho Helsby Working Group has been forced to cancel this year's event.

So, eager to keep the Christmas spirit alive, Ho Ho Helsby's organisers are instead inviting residents to 'Stay Safe, Decorate, Light Up Helsby', in a bid to inject the village with some sparkling festive cheer.

Take a look at the jobs currently on offer in and around Frodsham!

Healthcare Assistant: Newton Hall Care Home

A Conservative-led bid to reinstate £10,000 councillor budgets is hoping to attract 'cross party support' ahead of Cheshire West's full council.

That's according to Frodsham ward councillor Cllr Lynn Riley, shadow cabinet member for adult social care and public health, who is one of the architects behind the scheme along with Cllr Jill Houlbrook.

Yesterday (19th October), 116 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Cheshire West, as the Council vowed to 'turn things around' and bring the borough back into tier 1.

In the week leading up to Sunday October 18th, there were 700 new infections in west Cheshire. However, the borough's hospitals have recorded no new coronavirus deaths since October 14th.

Britain's Got Talent has come to Frodsham!

For their class assembly, Frodsham CE's Year 6s staged a talent contest, where competitors performed in front of the infamous panel of judges, 'Alesha, Amanda, David and Simon,' who were not at all afraid to use their famous buzzers!

Hob Hey Wood Friends Group have created a 2021 calendar, showcasing some of the best pictures taken by its members through the turning seasons.

From a squirrel peeping through the leaves, to a trio of sparrowhawk chicks perching haughtily in their nest, this calendar's photos give a beautiful snapshot of a year in the life of the wood.