News in Frodsham

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Helsby Golf Club is delighted to announce the appointment of John O'Neill as the new Head Professional at the Towers Lane club.

John replaces the former Professional, Chris Cousins, who along with Anthony Dempsey (Assistant Professional) has moved to a new role at Beau Desert Golf Club in Staffordshire.

Although it may not feel like it at the moment, 'tis nearly the season to be jolly once again, and local online store, Purcell-Green Studios, is here to provide you with a selection of delicate, handcrafted presents for your loved ones.

Purcell-Green Studios was founded by Chelsea Purcell, who runs the business from her Cheshire home studio, creating pretty baubles, trinket dishes, greeting cards and gift tags for her Etsy page.

The results of the Brio 'Shaping the Future' public consultation regarding the future of the borough's leisure services have now been published, and suggest that Frodsham Leisure Centre would continue to operate 'in the short term' and 'on a limited basis'.

Meanwhile, a project group involving local stakeholders would be set up in January 2021 to draft options for the site and the town's leisure and sport provision.

Check out these pictures, taken by local photographer, Andrew Woolmington.

The community-minded children of Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School have been working hard to help those who find themselves in need this winter.

Pupils donated a huge 57.35kg of foodstuffs to Runcorn and District Foodbank as part of the school's Harvest Festival.

The Christmas in Frodsham working group are encouraging local residents to make the town sparkle and shine this Christmas.

At 6pm on Saturday 5th December, the same day as Ho Ho Helsby's Twinkle Twinkle event, people are invited to light up their houses with Christmas lights and decorations, to inject this gloomy year with some Christmas cheer.

Local racing driver, Luke Browning, secured the F4 British Championship yesterday (15th November) in a wet season finale at Brands Hatch.

Luke, who is from Kingsley, began the weekend neck and neck on points with title rival Zak O'Sullivan, and had moved into the lead by the time the final race came around on Sunday.

In December 2020, Helsby resident Norman Littler celebrates 70 continuous years service as a member at Helsby Golf Club.

To the best of our knowledge, this is a record achievement and during those years, Norman has shown a lifelong commitment to the Towers Lane Club.

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

Over the last couple of months, we have been talking to some of these local businesses and organisations for our 'Up Close in Frodsham' series.