News in Frodsham

Frodsham's MP Mike Amesbury urged Boris Johnson to "step up" and provide adequate support for staff impacted by new Covid restrictions at yesterday's briefing in Parliament.

The East Runcorn part of Mr Amesbury's constituency is now under the highest level of restrictions in the country along with the rest of the Liverpool City Region.

During a briefing in the House of Common's this afternoon (Monday 12th October), the Prime Minister announced the introduction of a new three tier coronavirus lockdown system, adding that Cheshire West and Chester will be placed in Tier Two.

This means that the borough is at 'high' risk from Covid-19. Therefore, the government is seeking to "reduce household-to-household transmission by preventing all mixing between different households or support bubbles, indoors."

Fairways in Frodsham will be closed on Monday 9th November 2020 to enable sewer repair works to be carried out by United Utilities.

From this date, vehicles will only be allowed onto the road to access the houses situated on it. There will be no through route to Doric Avenue from Townfield Lane or vice versa.

Thanks to Andrew Woolmington for these atmospheric photos of Frodsham!

As part of a national campaign targeting romance fraud, Cheshire Police are reminding local people to exercise caution when using online dating websites and apps.

Throughout October, officers will be raising awareness and providing advice to the public on how to spot the warning signs of fraudulent activity.

Castle Park Arts Centre has been awarded £50,000 as part of the Government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future.

Castle Park Arts Centre is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support.

Tucked away in Castle Park Arts Centre courtyard, but bursting with wools of all colours and patterns, is Cath Darlington's Handknitted with Love.

Alongside her huge collection of yarns, Cath stocks handmade blankets, socks, baby clothes and even hot water bottle covers!

Frodsham Town Council has given notice of a vacancy in its Waterside and Overton and Five Crosses Wards, and seeking applications for the positions.

Successful candidates would become full councillors for Frodsham Town Council, and play a central role in community initiatives and events.

Last week, Frodsham Nub News reported that the Frodsham and District History Society had been awarded a £5,000 grant from the Marshes Community Benefit Fund (MCBF).

We now have more news from the History Society on their plans for this funding.

Helsby Reserves played top of the League Cestrian Alexandra FC yesterday (10th) in the CWFL Olympic Trophy Championship in blustery conditions.

Helsby FC started slowly and at 15 minutes a free kick to Helsby ended up with the Cestrian player curling a beautiful shot into the top corner of the net.