News in Frodsham

Two thirds of adults in Cheshire West and Chester have now had a Covid-19 vaccination and more than a third have had two doses.

This milestone figure echoes the UK national vaccination programme results across the country.

The Devonshire Bakery's Robert Crowther has appeared in a series of Cheshire West and Chester Council videos reflecting on how the borough's businesses have adapted to coronavirus restrictions.

In the video, Robert explains that the Devonshire's delivery service helped to keep the bakery going through lockdown, adding that heightened hygiene measures are now allowing a 'Calm, Warm, Careful' return for regular customers to the 120-year-old business.

Cheshire's new Police and Crime Commissioner, John Dwyer, has visited Helsby on his first official engagement in the role.

Dwyer was invited to Helsby Parish Play Area, which was vandalised last month.

Tomorrow, Monday 17 May, Step 3 of the government's roadmap out of lockdown will come into effect, meaning that Frodsham's hospitality venues can welcome customers back into their indoor spaces, with some reopening their doors for the first time since Christmas.

Inside these pubs, restaurants and cafés, groups of up to six people from different households, or larger gatherings of a maximum of two households, will be able to socialise, without having to order a substantial meal with an alcoholic drink.

In September, Frodsham Nub News chatted with photographer and mixed-media artist, Andrew Croughton, about his contribution to the Beyond Landscape exhibition, brought to Castle Park Arts Centre by Clipped-in.

Now Andrew is back with his first solo exhibition, From the Water's Edge, a series ofstriking watercolour paintings that capture the swift movement, the soft plumage and the eagle eyes of some of Britain's most beautiful birdlife.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, for which this year's theme is 'Connecting with Nature', Mersey Weaver Scouts have launched a 365 Steps to Wellbeing challenge.

In a video explaining the challenge, the Scouts tell us: "As we all know, the past year has been tough, and has had a huge impact on everyone's lives.

Residents are being invited to have their say on Cheshire West and Chester Council's Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle irresponsible dog owners.

In October 2018 the Council introduced a wide range of measures covering the control of dogs and encouraging responsible dog ownership, which are now due for review. A consultation launched yesterday, Thursday 13 May.

When we asked for nominations for our Frodsham Heroes feature, several people mentioned Vivien Shaw and Frodsham WI, who have spent the last few months working to transform Manley Road Copse from a 'neglected' space to a community garden for everyone to enjoy.

In March 2021, Frodsham Town Council agreed to fund maintenance work on the Copse by Frodsham Tree Solutions.

Frodsham care home, Newton Hall, has brought a smile to its residents' faces with the opening of its very own pub, The Newton Arms!

"We recently asked our residents at Newton Hall what they were most looking forward to after lockdown," explained Activities Coordinator, Jane.

On Wednesday 26 May, Tarvin Road will be closed to allow BT Openreach to renew underground cables to restore customer service.

While the road is closed it will be access-only. The closure will be in force for a maximum of five days, although it is only expected to last for one.