News in Frodsham

Bene Gelateria have announced that they will be opening on Thursday 22nd October.

From Tuesday - Thursday, the shop will be open for dine-in and takeaway until 6pm, while from Friday - Sunday it will stay open until 10pm.

This year, with Covid-19 restrictions making indoor and outdoor gatherings virtually impossible, Frodsham's Remembrance Day services will be looking very different.

Instead of the usual wreath laying ceremony at Frodsham Hill war memorial on 11th November, St Laurence's Rev Elaine will be leading a short service along with other ministers and the Town Council.

Cheshire West's Age-Friendly Digital Inclusion group is offering a whole day of online activities to help older residents increase their digital confidence.

The day, coordinated by Cheshire Libraries, includes keeping in touch with people, attending online events and social groups, finding out what's available in the local area and perhaps gaining a new hobby or interest.

You still have until November 1st to take part in Cheshire West and Chester Council's public consultation on the future of Frodsham Leisure Centre.

If you would like to find out more about the proposals put forward by local provider, Brio, there are also two information sessions taking place via Microsoft Teams.

This year, the thought of Halloween is a sad prospect.

There will be no big parties or trick-or-treating gatherings; in fact, it risks being quite a lonely affair.

Three fire engines were called out to a basement fire on Hill Road North, Helsby, at 8:45pm last night (Sunday 18th October).

The fire, which involved an electrical cupboard inside the basement of the large detached property, required the attention of crews from Powey Lane, Runcorn and Ellesmere Port.

In Frodsham's quiet streets, a murderer strikes.

While this might seem far-removed from the reality of life in our town, local crime author, Ruth Welsby, who uses Frodsham as the setting for her detective novels, clearly thought otherwise.

The most dramatic coronavirus development since the early summer easing of lockdown came to Cheshire this week, with both councils being placed in tier two restrictions by the government.

Tier two – also known as a 'high alert level' – means residents can no longer mix with other households in any indoor setting. Additionally, the rule of six applies for outdoor meet-ups.

The Frodsham Players have announced that they will be uploading a series of monologues, recitations and readings to their YouTube channel, to inject some cheer into these difficult times.

The Players are currently unable to perform inside due to coronavirus restrictions, and, with winter looming, outdoor performances are quickly becoming inviable.

Mike Amesbury says he will oppose any plans that would lead to the closure of Frodsham Leisure Centre.

The Frodsham MP has raised his concerns with the head of Brio Leisure and is also urging residents to have their say on a public consultation over its future.