News in Frodsham

Cheshire West and Chester Council are still waiting to receive a response from the government regarding its appeal for tighter restrictions on household mixing.

During last night's Covid-19 Outbreak Board meeting, Council Chief Executive, Andrew Lewis, said that he and Ian Ashworth, Director of Public Health, had this week been involved in "a number of detailed conversations" with government officials and the Chief Medical Officer.

As part of a Great British Pubs scheme, The Red Lion in Frodsham will be offering customers free drinks during October.

Those who redeem their freebie will be able to choose from a wide range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, each week up until October 29th.

A group of volunteer gardeners, including Castle Park trustee Peter Vickery, are in the process of redeveloping a forgotten corner of the Park gardens.

The plot, which sits to the side of the Arts Centre courtyard, was made into a sensory garden back in 1987. However, when the neighbouring tennis court was repurposed as a playground in 2010, it fell into disuse and was buried under mounds of earth.

Frodsham Nub News aims to support our community, promoting shops, businesses, charities, clubs and sports groups.

We will be profiling some of these local businesses and organisations over the coming weeks in a feature called 'Up Close in Frodsham'.

The White Lion pub in Alvanley has now reopened after a week-long closure caused by a tumble dryer fire on Monday 29th September.

Although no one was injured, the fire caused damage to the rear of the building, and the pub management were forced to close for emergency repairs and redecoration.

It may have been pouring with rain, but this Saturday morning still saw a large turnout arrive at Castle Park, eager to watch teenage sensations, Casey and Edward, showcase their musical talents once again.

The violin and piano duo showed no sign of nerves as they wowed their audience with a series of jazz pieces, including popular classic, 'Autumn Leaves'.

Tonight from 7pm, best-selling author Jane Corry will be taking part in a free online Q&A session, organised by Cheshire West and Chester Libraries.

This event forms part of Libraries Week, which aims to celebrate the role of libraries in UK book culture. In the hour-long discussion, Jane will take listeners through her own career, as well as talking about becoming a published author.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are trying to contact any local people who have been affected by the nation-wide error in the counting of Covid-19 cases which occurred last week.

The government recently admitted that, in the week leading up to 2nd October, 15,841 positive coronavirus cases were neither included in national statistics nor entered into the Test and Trace system.

Popular Frodsham coffee shop, brew + tucker, are looking for a new "kitchen ninja" team member.

Brew + tucker aims to bring the best of Australian coffee culture to Frodsham, with its bright and airy café space, fresh food, and welcoming, community oriented atmosphere.

Frodsham ward councillor Andrew Dawson announced yesterday that he will resign from Cheshire West and Chester Council to assume a new post in the Falklands Islands government.

Cllr Dawson currently represents Frodsham on Cheshire West and Chester Council, and is one of the Lakes ward councillors on Frodsham Town Council.