On Sunday, June 7, members of the uniformed groups will be parading their colours at Hoole United Reformed Church during the morning service at 10.30am.

Jun 4 2009 Chester Chronicle

Beaver leader Richard Johnson will lead the service which will involve the girls and boys from the Scout and Guide movements.

A special welcome is extended to the parents of the children as well as visitors to Chester staying in the Hoole area.

There will be a short social time with light refreshments afterwards.

On Wednesday, June 10, the 42nd Beavers will be holding an evening of simple experiments, when they meet in the hall at the Hoole URC, and learning about basic science and how illusions can make you think you can see something that isn’t really there!

Beaver leader Richard Johnson is looking for adults who would be willing to help with the uniformed groups in the autumn. Please call him on Chester 351130 if you can offer time.

On June 6, the Men’s Fellowship meet in the hall at the Hoole United Reformed Church at 10am for their weekly morning of social activity whilst in the afternoon members of the Ladies Fellowship will be taking a trip to a garden centre to buy plants and have tea.

Sustrans had plans agreed to relocate the access from Greenfield Lane to the millennium greenway proposed at the bridge on the A41.

Planning officers were told the scheme would include a 2m wide access ramp onto the greenway with engineering and landscaping work.

An average band D property in Hoole Village will pay council tax of £1,450.00 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

The Hooton Park Trust had listed building consent for repairs to the roof of hangar 2 at Hooton Park airfield.

At 8 Redvers Avenue, Mr P Brown had plans approved for a single storey extension at the rear of the property.

Mr Brown told planning officers the extension would link to an existing garage.

An average band D property in Horton by Malpas will pay council tax of £1,430.88 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

A first floor extension had permission at 67 Hough Green. Approval for the extension was sought by Mrs G Green.

Listed building consent was agreed for alterations at 10 Hough Green.

The application, put forward by Mr Andrew Cracknell, included landscaping, work to a garage, internal alterations, repairs and reinstatement.

Mr G Dixon had approval to carry out work to six Lime trees at Tollit House, Westminster Avenue.

Permission was required as the trees were within the conservation area.

An average band D property in Hough Green will pay council tax of £1,429.27 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

A two-storey extension had permission at the side of 17 Meadow Lane, Huntington.

Approval for the extension was sought by Mr Ellis.

Plans were accepted for a single-storey extension at the rear of 114 Chester Road.

Approval for the extension was sought by Mr N Abbinante.

An agricultural building had approval at The Grange, Aldford Road.

Permission for the building was sought by F A Robinson Ltd.

At 72 Chester Road, plans were agreed for an extension at the rear of the property.

Plans for the extension were submitted by Mr Bowyer.

An average band D property in Huntington will pay council tax of £1,446.61 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

A retrospective application for shop units and storage at the Rose Cottage 50p shop, Hoofield Lane, Huxley was refused permission.

The plans were put forward by Mr Walker.

An extension had permission at the side of Bramble Cottage, Hoofield Lane.

The application was submitted by Mr and Mrs S Hyden.

An average band D property in Huxley will pay council tax of £1,441.98 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

An average band D property in Ince will pay council tax of £1,454.63 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Winners of the recent whist drive held in the social club were 1 lady E Slater; 2 B Spruce; 3 B Howell; High Half J Hopkins; and consolation A Schneider. 1 gent V Blythe; 2 J Spruce; 3 K Biggins; High Half P Fergus; and consolation N Massey.

A two-storey extension was agreed at the side of Beech House, Chester Road, Kelsall.

Applicants Mr and Mrs M Edelman told planning officers they were also seeking approval for two single-storey extensions at the rear of the property.

At 22 Hillside Road, Mr G Downney had permission for a first floor extension at the side of the property.

A utility and study extension was agreed at 14 Hallows Close.

Plans for the extension were put forward by Mrs S Cooper.

At Vernon House, Chester Road, Mr and Mrs Wilson had plans approved for the erection of stables.

Illuminated signage had consent at the Co-op Village Store, Chester Road.

Mr I Bruce had permission to fell a protected Beech at 3 Primrose Hill.

Mrs A B Rutherford had authorisation to carry out work to a protected Willow at 26 Church Street.

An average band D property in Kelsall will pay council tax of £1,449.76 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Clatterbridge Cancer Research Trust Kelsall branch are holding a summer time jumble and bric-a-brac sale on Saturday, July 11 at Kelsall community centre commencing at 1pm. Items are required for the sale and can be collected. 01929 740237.

The monthly meeting of Kingsley WI was held in the community centre on Wednesday, May 6.

The President, Joan Barker, welcomed everyone to the meeting including one new member. She reminded members of the Kingsley WI’s 90th birthday party which will be held at the home of Joan Booth on Wednesday, June 3, 7 for 7.30pm.

Future events include an invitation from Crowton WI to lunch on May 19, our own luncheon club meeting at the Holly Bush on May 29 and a walk around Crowton for the Walking Group on May 11.

Members voted that the delegate attending the national AGM should request that money from the government for the plight of honey bees should be used for research into the problem.

The speaker, Sue Tatman from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, told us that there are 45 nature reserves in Cheshire, and that if we have our own garden we have a huge resource centre for attracting wildlife.

What is considered a pest can be a food supply for other species; dead wood provides a good habitat for fungi and many insects; ponds, which should have shallow sides and be sited with cover nearby, attract frogs, newts, water beetles, dragon flies and damsel flies; flowers provide a good nectar source, and different types of bird food attract a wide variety to our gardens.

The after-dinner speaker on June 3 will be Pat Hayes talking about the History of Newton Hall.

A double garage had approval at Green Acres Farm, Meeting House Lane, Kingsley.

Planning officers were told a shed at the property would be removed.

A resubmitted application for the removal of an agricultural occupancy condition at Crow Wood Cottage, Pike Lane was withdrawn.

An average band D property in Kingsley will pay council tax of £1,451.64 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Telefonica O2 UK Ltd was refused permission for a 12.5m high telegraph pole style mobile phone mast and a ground based equipment cabinet at Hawthorn House, Hawthorn Road.

Approval was given for a single storey extension at the rear of 43 Lache Park Avenue, Lache.

The application, put forward by Ms Kathryn Williams, included the demolition of an existing structure.

Approval was given for two trees to be felled at 14A Lache Lane.

The application, involving an Apple and a Cherry, was made by Mr D Booth.

Permission was required as the trees were within the conservation area.

An average band D property in Lache will pay council tax of £1,429.27 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

An average band D property in Larkton will pay council tax of £1,436.29 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

An average band D property in Lea by Backford will pay council tax of £1,448.50 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

An average band D property in Lea Newbold will pay council tax of £1,434.10 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

A replacement house had permission at 4 Hallwood Farm, Badgers Rake Lane, Ledsham.

The application for the property was put forward by Mr R Shaw.

Mrs E Simpson made a successful application for a certificate of lawful development covering kennels for private use at Springfields, Ledsham Lane.

Retrospective permission was granted for a single storey bedroom extension at Cross Lanes Farm, Ledsham Hall Lane. Approval for the extension was sought by Mrs P Scott.

A conservatory had permission at Elm Farm, Parkgate Road.

The application was made by Mr J Reeve.

A single storey extension had permission from Cheshire West and Chester Council at the rear of Park Cottage, Park Road, Little Budworth.

The application included a garden summerhouse.

An average band D property in Little Budworth will pay council tax of £1,443.82 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

An average band D property in Little Leigh will pay council tax of £1,461.84 during 2009/10 according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Mr P Jones had amended plans agreed for a first floor extension at the side of 97 Marshlands Road, Little Neston.

An application was withdrawn for a two storey side extension and a single storey front extension at 25 Sunningdale Way.

Proposals for the extensions were submitted by Ms C Bell.

Planning officers said permission for the alterations would have been refused.

A single storey extension had approval at the side of 28 Bendee Road.

Approval for the extension was sought by Mr M Axon.

Mr S Cotton had plans agreed for a 1.2m-high fence at White Lodge, School Lane.

Conservatories were agreed at 5 Sandy Lane for Mr B Preece and 91 Greenfields Drive for Mr Wadeson.

Tree works had permission at 15 John Yeoman Close for Mrs A Sheridan.

The final meeting of Malpas Field Club for the 2008/09 season will be the annual outdoor meeting on Wednesday, June 10. This will be a visit to Keith Siddorn’s farm at Meadow Bank, Broxton, to look at his conservation and diversification schemes, as a follow-up to Keith's talk to the club last February. Meet at Meadow Bank at 7pm.

The 2009/10 season starts on Wednesday, September 9, with a talk by Elizabeth Davey on Castles of Cheshire.

This will be at Malpas High Street Church, the club's new venue, starting at 7.45pm.

For full information about Field Club activities and membership, call David Hayns (secretary) on 01948 860486 or e-mail david@hayns.com.

Manley Parish Council met on May 20 at the Village Hall, where Cllr Chris Cowap was elected chairman for the coming year and Cllr Tom Stockton was elected vice chairman.

It was reported that Cllr Alan McKie had taken action regarding potholes which had been repaired.

The financial statement for the year ending March 31 was presented and accepted by the council as was the annual return.

Strong objections had been sent to previously approved plans for more houses at Crossley Hospital. It was reported that a bank had collapsed in Quarry Lane, Councillor Oultram will take up this matter. A new pot hole machine has been purchased by CWAC which will stop the quick collapse of repairs.

The next meeting is on July 1 in the Village Hall.

There will be a Manley Garden Trail on June 7, from 2-5pm in aid of Alvanley Church Window Appeal. The gardens open are Ashfield, Tarvin Road; Manley Cottage, Manley Lane; Tigh Beag, Moss Lane; Homelea, Well Lane.

Tickets: £4 per adult/ children free. For further details, call Elaine Pinnington on: 01928 740415.

On Sunday, May 31 at 11am there will be a communion service at St Peter's Plemstall.

Ness and Little Neston Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting at St Michael’s Church, Marshlands Road, Little Neston.

Only one resolution has been made this year at the meetings - more needs to be done to protect our honeybees and not enough is being done to research why they are dying out and what we can do to prevent it.

There was an exhibition of various members’ examples of handcrafting, baking and flower arranging, many of the exhibits being of a very high standard and quality.

The overall winner of the mini-show was Olga High, with Dianne Davis second and Sonia Johnstone third.

All meetings take place in St Michael’s Church on the first Tuesday of every month and offer a variety of activities such as weekend breaks and county walks.

If you wish to find out more about the Ness and Little Neston Women’s Institute or would like to become a member you can call them on 0151 336 4386.

No objections were raised by neighbours to plans for a first floor extension to a suburban bungalow.

The application was put forward by Mr and Mrs A Johnston at the semi detached dormer property at 17 Dawpool Close, Newton.Š

The extension would be built at the rear, they told planning officers.Š

The new build would only have a limited effect on the character of the urban area, planners suggested and a dormer window would be acceptable.Š

Neighbours at no 19 had a larger than average garden and the extension would not have an unacceptable effect on the amenities of nearby properties.Š

The application was recommended for approval and it was agreed that Mr and Mrs Johnson could have permission for their extension.Š

A minute’s silence was held at Norley WI’s May meeting in memory Mary Machin who died recently.

Members voted on whether to attend SOS for Honey Bees which is asking the government to provide money for research.

Peter Friend talked about Gorton monastery, including slides on how the building was in its heyday, right up to the present time.

Next meeting will be a coffee evening and bring and buy to be held at Sophie Ganbrells house, next to the Methodist chapel.

President Mrs G Chaloner welcomed members to the May meeting of Pulford WI. She congratulated Mrs K Hughes on the birth of her grandchild and on behalf of members she presented a plant to Mrs M Hughes, who recently celebrated her golden wedding anniversary.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed and the treasurer’s report was presented.

Members were informed that the original resolution regarding honeybees and been amended but members agreed that we should back the new resolution.

All other correspondence was read including a letter from our Link Institute in New Zealand. Orders for 2010 calendars and diaries were taken.

Pulford had received a bursary from the group and members were asked for suggestions on spending this money in a way to be of benefit to all members. A decision will be made at a later date.

There were no craft or social time reports this month but Mrs J Roberts announced details of a walk around Holt.

During the evening members were invited to purchase goods from the stall organised by Mrs J Nethercott and Mrs M Hughes.

Speaker for the evening, Ronald Groundsel, kept members amused with reminiscences of his life working in clubs and theatres. Mrs R Simister thanked him.

Meetings are held at 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of the month in Pulford Village Hall.