News in Frodsham

Frodsham Town Council Amenities Committee has agreed to apply for a grant from the government's post-Covid Welcome Back Fund, which will be used for the planting of trees across the town.

Frodsham Tree Warden, Tom Blundell, had requested the replacement of seven trees in Churchfields, three in Hob Hey Wood and 14 in Ship Street orchards, at a cost of £12 per plant and £3 per stake.

Spirit of the Herd horse and pony sanctuary in Alvanley has been awarded a grant by a Cheshire-based wealth management company, Equilibrium, as part of its ongoing community support scheme.

Spirit of the Herd is a not-for-profit sanctuary which helps to rescue and rehabilitate horses and ponies. The animals are then used to help children, young people and adults with learning needs, a lack of confidence or those suffering from stress or anxiety.

Frodsham Town Council have referred an application to change the thatched roof of 89, Main Street from straw to water reed to Cheshire West and Chester Council Planning department.

By using water reed, the applicant suggests that the Grade II listed building, which dates from around 1640, will be more of a 'visual match' with its neighbours at 85 and 87, which are already thatched in this way.

Helsby Community Sports Club has submitted an application for the granting of a premises licence, which will allow the new clubhouse bar to sell alcohol, as well as running live and recorded music events.

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All residents living in care homes across Cheshire West and Chester have now been vaccinated against Covid-19.

The latest statistics from Cheshire West and Chester Council for the borough show that 100 per cent of residents and more than 80 per cent of staff members have been vaccinated.

The Knoll Surgery is urging residents who have not received their second coronavirus vaccine dose to come to arrange an appointment.

The Surgery has already contacted all patients who received their first AstraZeneca dose on 18, 22 and 29 January and 2, 6, 10 and 12 February, but if you have not yet booked your appointment, please do so by calling the surgery on 01928 733249.

Kingsley St Johns CE Aided Primary School are now taking donations for their Covid Time Capsule project in coordination with the Parish Council and the local community.

Containing all the trappings of the coronavirus era - from face masks to vaccine certificates to lockdown artwork - the capsule will give future generations a feel for what life was like during this 'unprecedented' year.

On a beautiful sunny Saturday (17 April), the resurgent Helsby FC First Team entertained Poulton Royal Reserves who had drawn with League leaders Runcorn Sports this week.

Helsby are currently in sixth place but with five games in hand on some of the league leaders they are just six points behind. The gap is certainly closing every game so every point is now vitally important.

Helsby Police deployed a Trucam speed camera device on Primrose Lane on Saturday.

During the short period of time that PCSO Davies was at the scene, seven vehicles were caught speeding. The fastest speed recorded in the 30 mph zone was 47 mph.

At a loss for birthday or anniversary present ideas? Never fear: newly launched Frodsham-based jewellery company, Juel Charm, is here to help!

Juel Charm, founded by Carmen Goulden, produces made-to-measure bracelets using semi-precious gem stones and silver-plated charms: unique gifts created with a personal touch.