News in Frodsham

Frodsham's new ice-cream shop, Bene Gelateria, has announced that it hopes to open its doors to the public on October 21st.

The shop Bene will sell homemade gelato, crepes, waffles and Italian coffee. "Our challenge every day is to propose a gourmet gelato while always satisfying the most exacting palates; this is our raison d'etre!" the Gelateria team said via their Facebook page.

In these turbulent times, with winter approaching and Covid cases on the rise, we all need a bit of cheering up. And what better way to do so than by indulging in a delicious dessert?

Crave Shakes and Desserts, which was formed over the summer by Holly Davies and her partner, Ste Green, sells a varied array of home-prepared sweet treats.

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While the rest of Cheshire settles into autumn's cold, dark nights, Frodsham is once again coming alive with the colours and sounds of the Middle East, as its Belly Dancing group shimmy and spin into action.

Complete with tinkling coin belts and bright silken scarves, the Tuesday evening class is a great way to have fun and meet new people, all at the same time as learning a new skill.

Delamere Forest have announced that, from this year, they will no longer be selling Christmas trees, or hosting Santa in his grotto.

The Forest reported that, after a "challenging few years," selling the trees to the public is no longer a financially viable option.

GOlive Open Mic, the virtual version of Kash 22's Acoustic Jam, has just celebrated six months of live-streamed online music performances.

This milestone is bittersweet for the Acoustic Jam's regular contributors and listeners, who are both pleased to have retained a stage (albeit virtual) for musicians to showcase their work, and saddened at the damage wrought on the industry by Covid-19.

* Frodsham JFC Academy - Frodsham Leisure Centre

A fun introduction to football for boys and girls in Reception and Year 1, led by FA qualified and DBS checked coaches. All abilities are welcome; this is all about learning the basics of the game. Sessions run on Sundays from 11am-12pm.

New data released by Cheshire West and Chester Council shows that, in the Frodsham ward, cases sit at 244.55 per 100,000 residents.

Since March, there have been 74 confirmed cases within the town's 9,000 strong population, with 23 of those occurring in the past month.

Manley Mere has announced that it will be reopening its Chameleon Café from tomorrow (1st October), as it debuts a tempting new menu.

The Manley Mere team are hoping that, as we move into winter, they will be able to make the most of the welcoming open fire in their dog-friendly outdoor space.

Kingsley Players have appeared on today's episode of Amateur Hour: the Amdram Podcast.

In this show, hosts David Jeffery and Paul Arends travel round the country, interviewing groups from every corner of the amdram community. "It explores the weird and wonderful world of amateur dramatics - the highs and lows, and everything in between."