News in Frodsham

Do any of you see a grandmother or great-grandmother in this photo from 1910?

These crisply aproned ladies, posing solemnly for the camera, are staff from the old Kydd & Kydd Jam Factory, which was built in the 1890s at the top of Sandfields.

On Sunday evening (11 April), a local dog-walker was hit in the back of the head by a stone after being confronted by a gang of youths in Helsby Quarry.

At about 6pm, the man says that he was walking through the quarry when, towards the gate at the bottom end, a group of six or seven teenagers began asking him questions about the age, breed and sex of his dogs.

Home Instead Senior Care Frodsham, Runcorn and Widnes thank Olwen, who has just marked her tenth anniversary working as a CAREGiver.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our CAREGivers have continued tirelessly in their work with our Clients, providing them with vital care and companionship.

Helsby FC Reserves played away at Shaftesbury Youth FC on Wednesday night - arriving at Prenton Park 10 minutes late, I soon realised the game was somewhat subdued .

There was plenty of effort by both teams but very few goal scoring opportunities or excitement: I don't think the Helsby keeper made a save in that first half.

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has launched a photography competition calling for beautiful images of our local landscapes and wildlife.

The 12 winning entries will be featured in the Trust's 2022 calendar, with the overall winner enjoying the front page spot.

After last year's Covid-induced hiatus, Frodsham Festival of Walks is back and hoping to inspire its walkers with a special online event.

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As Frodsham's non-essential shops reopen, so do its myriad of market stalls. When we walked past this morning Main Street was bustling with activity, as long absent pitches were finally able to return.

As well as essential stalls like:

We hardly need to remind you that, with Step Two of the roadmap out of lockdown coming into force, it has been a big week for Frodsham residents and businesses.

We will see if our newfound freedoms lead to a slight uptick in Covid case numbers, but for now they remain steady.

Local residents are continuing to oppose a 'no unauthorised vehicles' sign that appeared on the bridleway track to Snidley Moor from Shepherd's Cottage at the end of March.

The track has long provided parking for people wishing to visit Snidley Moor's popular wood and heathland, and a lay-by was recently created at its bottom end to allow space both for parked cars and for passing farm machinery.

As we draw closer to the local elections on Thursday 6 May, Frodsham Nub News will be interviewing those standing as Frodsham ward and town councillors, hearing more about their key priorities and what they would hope to achieve if elected.

Today we spoke to Conservative candidate, Chris Basey, who is standing both for Cheshire West and Chester Council and Frodsham Town Council's Waterside ward.