News in Frodsham

Mike Amesbury has welcomed news of a new testing facility in Frodsham.

Today (Tuesday 3rd November) Cheshire West and Chester Council is to begin building a new 'walk through' testing site on the car park to the rear of the Lifestyle centre, which is due to open within a few days.

Yesterday (Monday 2nd November), it was confirmed that avian influenza - or bird flu - had been found at a premises near Frodsham.

All 13,000 birds at the farm, which produces hatching eggs, will be humanely culled to prevent the disease, which is of the H5N8 strain, from spreading.

Last week, we chatted to Bill Morton about his beautiful drawings and paintings of the birds of Frodsham Marsh.

Bill's understanding of local and not-so-local wildlife is just as impressive as his artwork, and he was keen to explain how historic events made the Marsh what it is today.

The winners of the Ho Ho Scarecrow competition have been announced.

First prize went to Katy Leach, for her very lifelike depiction of Beauty and the Beast.

With the new lockdown looming, pub nights, cinema trips and shopping sprees are on hold once again.

But, as the festive season approaches, you can now temporarily escape the inside of your house by spending a pleasant hour picking out your perfect Christmas tree from Frodsham Christmas Trees.

Mike Amesbury has urged the Prime Minister to take urgent action and get the country's test, track and trace system working to prevent further damaging lockdowns.

Boris Johnson has announced a national lockdown just a matter of weeks after he ridiculed Labour's calls for a national 'circuit breaker', a suggestion that had been made by the government's own scientists but ignored.

Frodsham ward councillors, Lynn Riley, is urging local residents to sign the public petition against the proposed closure of Frodsham Leisure Centre.

In a blog post this weekend, Cllr Riley criticised Cheshire West and Chester Council's public consultation on the issue.

In March, the country entered its first lockdown.

People were prohibited from travelling far for their daily exercise. As a consequence, many new visitors discovered that we have a hidden gem in Frodsham: Hob Hey Wood.

The obvious answer is probably 'nothing'.

As we heard last night (Saturday 31st October), Thursday 5th November will mark the introduction of a new month-long lockdown.

Shall we let you into a secret?

Bulkeley Hill, with its soft woodland and peaceful views, is our favourite Sandstone Trail walk.