News in Frodsham

Last Sunday (11 July), hundreds of people came from far and wide to visit the gardens of Manley Knoll, a beautiful house nestled in the countryside around Simmondshill Wood.

Through this National Open Garden Scheme event, visitors were able to explore the house's six acres of beautiful gardens, which flow through a variety of themes and styles, including ornamental ponds, woodland walks and a magical folly garden.

Castle Park Arts Centre regulars will be thrilled to hear that the talented teenage duo, Casey and Edward, are returning to the stage for an evening of musical entertainment.

Over the summer of 2020, this Jazzical Duo wowed audiences at Castle Park's Elevenses in the Courtyard shows with beautiful violin and piano duets.

A new haberdashery and fabric shop has recently opened on Langdale Way.

Polkadot Pockets began life as an online retailer in November 2020, but now that lockdown has eased, owner Clare Thorpe is delighted to be giving customers the chance to browse through her materials, embroidery patterns, wool, knitting and sewing supplies in person.

Detectives investigating a series of knife point robberies in Helsby, Frodsham and Runcorn have arrested two people.

The 30-year-old man and 27-year-old woman from Runcorn were both arrested at around 11.30pm on Wednesday 14 July at a hotel in Warrington.

Covid-19 case numbers continue to rise in Frodsham and Helsby, as Cheshire West and Chester Council urge residents to remain cautious ahead of the full lifting of lockdown restrictions on July 19.

In the week leading up to July 8, there were 26 coronavirus cases in Frodsham, making for a rolling infection rate of 283.5 per 100,000 people.

It has been a long time since many of us were able to visit the theatre or see live performances. Last week families of Frodsham C of E Primary School were very lucky to be invited watch a socially distanced and outstanding performance of The Lion King by Year 6.

The children practiced daily, made their costumes from recycled materials and worked together as a team to put everything together.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Helsby.

Shortly before 6pm on Monday 12 July an unknown man armed with a knife entered the One Stop Shop on Chester Road.

Does anyone remember The Grand Cinema, that stood near the railway bridge on Church Street?

Here it is being demolished in 1961, after an unsuccessful stint as a bingo hall.

Are you looking to try something new this week?

Why not give Ladies Boxercise at Helsby Community Sports Club a go?

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