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Dear Editor, My husband and I found the Norley News Website while browsing on Google last night and read the April, May, June and July news, with great interest and delight. I was born in Timperley in 1933 to Walter Chrimes & Lilian Abbott and have a brother named Philip Walter Chrimes. I never met my paternal grandfather, also named Walter Chrimes as he had died before I was born. My family visited his wife, Martha Chrimes nee Lewis, and my father's brother and sisters, frequently as they had moved from Norley to live in Altrincham not long before Walter Chrimes senior died. My parents lived in the Altrincham area for most of their early married life, moving to Weymouth in Dorset for about three years Walter Chrimes on his wedding day before returning to Altrincham. I emigrated to Melbourne, Australia in 1957, having fallen in love with an Australian who had spent the previous two years working for Rolls Royce in Derby, and was spending a few weeks sightseeing in the U.K. before returning to Australia in the company of his parents who had gone over to do some sightseeing in the U.K. and on the Continent before returning to their homeland. I was invited to take advantage of the Assisted Passage Scheme Martha Chrimes nee Lewis which was available at the time, to travel to Australia by ship, on payment of ten English Pounds. If I liked the country and was happy to stay here I didn't have to pay any more. If I stayed in Australia for two years, and then wished to return to the U.K. I would only have to pay a single fare to do so. I chose to stay, married the boy I had fallen in love with and we raised a family of two boys and a girl. My father wanted to keep his family together, so approached my brother, who was married and his wife given birth to a son, not then twelve months old, to ask him if he would be willing to emigrate to

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Australia as well. He agreed, and so it came about that this small branch of the Norley family have settled in Australia. We have all made trips to England to catch up with family members during the 50+ years since I came out here, my parents, my brother & some members of his family, and my husband and children visited England in 1972. My husband and I visited England again in 1991 on which occasion I was able to spend a little time in Norley, the seat of several generations of my Chrimes family and we met a number of extended members of my family, who were still living in Norley at that time. It was a delight to meet them. I also met and stayed with Norah Shallcross, for a few days on a later visit, and she introduced me to some of my Chrimes relatives who were still living there at that time. We corresponded for a few years, but I have not heard from her for a few years now, and feel it likely that she has died. I have for some time been researching my Chrimes Family Tree, with the help of Philip CRIMES of East Sheen, and more recently with David CHRIMES who is doing a onename world-wide study of people with the surname CHRIMES. He has been very helpful in filling in some of the gaps in my knowledge. We are in fact related. I am descended from the Samuel CHRIMES who married Mary YEARSLEY. They had three children. Robert Arthur, Walter, (my grandfather) and Annie, who later married a cousin, Ezra John CHRIMES from another branch of the family. I know very little about these people, other than they lived in the bakers/grocers shop opposite the Tiger's Head Hotel in Norley. I would love to know more.

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My Great- grandfathers' wife, Mary YEARSLEY died within one year of her daughter's birth, and Samuel CHRIMES married Sarah Jane BEBBINGTON, (who previously had been employed by Samuel and his wife Mary as their general domestic servant). They raised seven more children.. My visit to Norley in 1991 gave me the opportunity to meet some of the descendants of the second marriage. David Chrimes posted a web site on Google about his onename study and I contacted him and have been able to exchange information which has been helpful to both of us.

Walter Friedrich Griesau:

25 April 1926 11 October 2012
Whilst at Atherton Lodge on respite 4 weeks ago, Walter suffered a stroke and was taken to the Countess of Chester where he fought until the end. He is remembered with affection in Norley, and below is brief look at his life and the reasons why. Walter was born in Naumburg, East Germany, but fate brought him to Norley, and the village became his home for nearly 70 years. A quiet, gentle, Christian man, he lived life to the full, and family and friends were everything to him. Walters family say the 4 F's most important to him were, FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOD & MORE FOOD. Oh, and he also enjoyed a little tot of whiskey! One of five children, Walter had a twin brother and three other siblings. His father, Karl, was a superintendent in the police force. As a young man Walter had ambitions of being a pilot, which prompted him to become an air cadet at the beginning of World War II, flying gliders. At the age of 17, in 1943, he was working as a fitter in an aircraft factory when he received he was called up to join the Luftwaffe. Walter joined the Air force as a trainee A young Engineer.
Walter Griesau

Yours sincerely, Sylvia Whalley nee Chrimes. http://www.chrimes.org/

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But that winter, while guarding an airfield on the France and Belgium border, after parachuting from his plane, he was captured by the British Forces. He was transported with other Germans, Italians and Russians to Mellands Camp in Manchester, and later transferred to Tarporley Prisoner of War Camp. During this time the POW's were sent to farms to work, and this is how Walter came to Norley. He worked at Rutter's farm on Fingerpost Lane, and Mrs Rutter, who had no children of her own, was very kind and treated him like a son. It was then that he began teaching himself to speak English. Alan Duncalf remembers his arrival; though he would speak to the other prisoners in German, he would give Alan and his sister sweets and speak to them in English. After the war Walter's mother wrote to him and warned not to come home because conditions in East Germany were too bad. So, after being officially released by the British, he only returned to Germany in 1948 to be formally demobbed from the Air Force. As he had only set foot in West Germany he was able to leave, and came back to England to apply for British Citizenship. Following his release from the prisoner of war camp, Walter lived at various places in the village he had digs at the Tigers Head, and above the dairy at Fingerpost Farm. And he lodged with Mrs Starkey at Breech Moss, whilst working for Alan Dale. He talked fondly of Jessie Hilditch, the pub landlady, her son, Malcolm who was a good friend, and Ken Lloyd. He also helped out at Mr Wilkinson's farm at the top of Breech Moss, joining the family regularly for suppers. In the 1960s Walter was finally able to return to Naumberg, and he found the city had not changed at all since he left. But he said he had never been homesick, as the people of Norley had given him such a warm welcome that he never had any regrets settling here. Walter built many friendships in Norley, and one in particular with Joyce Tilley, who went to the farm for milk and eggs

when she knew Walter was there! They married in 1957 in Norley Chapel, followed by a reception at the Village Hall. Joyce and Walter moved into the cottage next door to her parents at Breech Moss, and called it Liska after Walter's Mother. In 1958, Steven, their first son, was born, followed in 1961 by Peter. Tragically, in 1975 Peter died at the age of 13 in an accident. Two years later, when Walter was 51 years old, they were blessed with the birth of Wayne John, who kept both Walter and Joyce young at heart. Walter was a loving father with a dry sense of humour, and in 1987 he became a grandfather when grandson Joe was born. And in 1989, granddaughter, Samantha, arrived. Family was everything to Walter. Whenever the sun was out you would find Walter in the garden with his shirt off. He enjoyed holidays and recently went up the spinnaker Tower at Portsmouth Harbour, which at 170 metres, is taller than the London Eye, Blackpool Tower and Big Ben. Once Wayne found a good Hotel for them and they returned several times because Walter couldn't get over how good the food was. On his return from any holiday the first thing

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Walter talked about was what they ate! Walter had a strong bond with Norley, good neighbours and wide circle of friends. The Chapel was important to him and he was a regular attendant at the Sunday service, and on the rota for car duty, collections and door duty. He played an active part in village life, playing bowls, regularly mowing the bowling green, and in the 60's and 70's, playing whist at the Village Hall. He was keen to support the Village Hall, helped out with car parking duty at car boot sales, and ran Bingo there on Monday Evenings for many years. His Love of food led him to attend the Safari Suppers, the Chapel weekends away, the Wednesday club, and open lunches. Joan Barclay often made him a cake or loaf of bread, which he always enjoyed. His own speciality was growing tomatoes and other vegetables he loved gardening and always entered produce in the village garden show. Walter was a hard worker and after his time on the farms, post war, he went to work for George Shone Builders in Chester. He stayed there 20 years and occasionally took his sons to work with him showed them how to build long before the days of hard hats, high viz jackets and Health and Safety. Later, keen to put his building skills into practice, he helped Steve and his wife, Sheila, renovate their first house. Steve says he learned everything he knows about DIY, building and decorating from his Dad. The job he loved most was his work with Dave, Brian and Mark Lewis at ICI, and he always had lots of stories to tell. Following retirement in his mid 60's he continued to work, delivering Meals on Wheels. He loved Sport and was a follower of Speedway, and supported Ellesmere Port Gunners. He went to a number of live wrestling matches with his good friend Tommy

Grindley and enjoyed watching Golf, football and boxing. But his favourite was Formula 1 Motor racing. During a stay in Hospital this year he was keen to know what was happening with the Olympics. And, as a Royalist, he was interested in what was happening with the jubilee celebrations. He had good health and was strong, but suffered a stroke 5 years ago. Despite this, he continued to garden, chop logs and climb ladders! But the last 10 months were a struggle for Walter he has been in and out of Hospital and rehabilitation homes, only spending the odd week at home. This was very hard for him as all he wanted to do was to be at home.
By Sheila Griesau and Kate Greenhalgh.

Steven, Sheila, Wayne and Joyce would like to pass on their sincere thanks to everyone following Walter's passing for the kind messages, cards and flowers; also to everyone who attended the funeral and joined the family afterwards for refreshments at the Village Hall on 22nd October. A big thank you for all the donations which will go to the Methodist Church and Village Hall fund.

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Table Top Sale at the Village Hall

The Village Hall hosted a pre-Christmas Table Top sale on November 3rd - with more than a dozen stalls selling everything from children's toys and books, to assorted bric a brac, children's clothes etc. A bit like a car boot sale without the car boots! The day was a good draw, as our picture shows, with refreshments and a raffle helping raise funds for the Village Hall.

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the telephone from the UK, whether any fighting had started. While the political scene was tense, Brian says that the outbreak of hostilities, when it came, was a surprise. The first he knew was when he was awoken one night at the beginning of August by explosions. The Iraqis had crossed the border and were soon in Kuwait City. At first, relations with the occupying forces were not too bad. The Iraqi soldiers were hungry, and had not been paid for a long time. Brian, because of his work, was able to help some of them get food. Things took a turn for the worse though when, like many westerners in Kuwait, he was concealing some valuables he wished to keep from the invading forces. He was caught burying goods, and beaten by two soldiers with Kalashnikov rifles. He managed somehow to resist and fight back, and got away albeit with scars to remember the experience by. From that point onwards, he was in hiding. Having been shot at through the window of his own apartment, he was strongly advised by an Egyptian friend to move to a supposedly safe house. He was during this time doing what he could to provide information to the British Embassy about troop movements etc. To make matters worse, around this time Brian suffered his first heart attack. An Iraqi doctor from whom Brian sought help did not want to help him, only encouraging him to give himself up. Fortunately Brian found a Syrian doctor who would help and who got for him the medication he needed. Another Iraqi friend helped Brian to escape, to a further safe house some way away. He lent him clothes (Brian still has them) to disguise himself as he went through a number of Iraqi checkpoints. Brian remained at this last house until he was repatriated at

the end of hostilities. Even at the last minute though things looked like they might go badly wrong. Brian recalls that at the end, the safety of westerners was promised only if there was no further resistance. A clampdown was promised should resistance continue. At the 11th hour, an explosion occurred caused by a resistance group that might have had severe consequences. Eventually however Brian came home. His ordeal was widely reported in the press. He lost a great deal during the Kuwait incident, not least his job. Nonetheless he worked again in time, as a baking engineer. He also spent time as the secretary of an organisation called HOME (Hostages of the Middle East), set up to help returning hostages. This work took him to other countries. He has lived in Norley since his return from the Middle East, and says he is staying! Brians health is not of the best he has had further heart attacks since his first one in Kuwait. He has family here, and strong roots. But it is clear that his experiences in Kuwait have had a big impact on him. Quite a story. It shows I think we should always take the time find out about our neighbours. You never know what stories there are to be told.
Jon

Draft Minutes of Norley Parish Council meeting

18/10/12, 7pm Norley Primary School.
75. Apologies Councillor Brewin, Councillor Taylor and Cheshire West and Chester Councillor Oultram sent their apologies.

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76. Present Councillor Davidson, Councillor Greenacre, Councillor Ford, Councillor Duncalf, Councillor Greasley, Councillor Crawford and Councillor Wild attended the meeting along with 6 parishioners. 77. Declarations of Interest Councillor Davidson declared an interest in planning application 12/04475/FUL and Councillor Ford declared an interest in planning application 12/04438/FUL, neither of these Councillors took part in any discussion concerning these applications 78. Approval of the minutes of Norley Parish Council Meeting of 05/09/12. The minutes of Norley Parish Council Meeting of 05/09/12 were approved. 79. Approval of the minutes of Norley Parish Council Affordable Housing Committee Meeting of 28/06/12. The minutes of Norley Parish Council Affordable Housing Committee of 28/06/12 were approved. 80. Matters arising from Norley Parish Council Affordable Housing Committee of 28/06/12. No matters arose for discussion from these minutes. 81. Matters arising from the minutes of Norley Parish Council Meeting of 05/09/12. (i) Clerk instructed to book Norley Methodist meeting room for the first week in November to allow Parish Council members the time to meet to discuss the Councils objectives for the remaining of the term of office. (ii) Clerk has obtained Footpath Map for Bruce Lane and will ensure that this is delivered to him. (iii) Councillor Greenacre volunteered to help clerk with the cleaning of road signs in the village. (iv) Clerk has asked Councillor Oultram to check why 700, Queens Jubilee Grant from Cheshire West and Chester that has not yet been paid? Councillor Oultram has agreed to take this matter forward and will report back to the Parish Council. (v) Councillor Davidson provided an update on the planning

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application at Holly Mount, explaining that he has now received information from Cheshire West and Chester Planning Department and will be able to take this matter forward. 82. Code of Conduct All Parish Councillors have forwarded their signed Register of Members Interest forms and these are held in the Parish Council files. 83. Neighbourhood Plan (i) An update on the Neighbourhood Plan was provided to members by Martin Bell. The committee is currently writing the base line report and hope to complete this by February 2013. The committee plans to conduct a wider consultation in the village. They are currently a third of the way through the process, and continue to collate data. The committee now have a bank account and it was agreed to transfer remainder of 3000 which the Council has budgeted for to cover this area of work in the village. (ii) Clerk instructed to apply for Neighbourhood Status for

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Norley. Councillor Davidson will forward details to her to enable her to do this. 84. Planning Applications Clerk instructed to circulate paper copies of planning applications received in between meetings, as members find it often impossible to read the related documents/plans on the Cheshire West and Chester Planning Website. These will be circulated to members, with the last Councillor telephoning/ emailing the clerk to inform her of the Parish Councils comments. Paper copies to be returned to clerk at the next full Parish Council meeting. 12/04438/FUL Garage to be converted to habitable room with pitched roof over existing flat roof, entrance porch to front, chimney to side, 4 The Spinney. Norley Parish Council had no objection to this application. 12/04475/FUL Conservatory to rear, Rose Cottage Crabmill Lane. Norley Parish Council had no objection to this application. 12/04294/FUL New field access Delamere Forest School. Norley Parish Council feels that this application would be advantageous for reasons of health and safety on highway as long as there are sufficient and appropriate visibility splays. 12/04317/FUL Construction of new bungalow and garage (demolition of existing disused shop and fire destroyed building, Land Adjacent to West Winds. Neighbours consideration should be taken into account. Norley Parish Council have concerns over losing another commercial site within the village, it is very easy to open the door of development in the Greenbelt, more difficult to close it. If allowed, permitted development rights should be removed. 12/04157/FUL Conversation of loft space into usable bedrooms and bathroom with dorma windows to front and dorma extension to rear. Headlands Fingerpost Lane. Norley Parish Council had no objection to this development.

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85. Community Governance Review. Alison Armstrong from Cheshire West and Chester attended a briefing session prior to the meeting to update members on Community Governance Review. Clerk instructed to enquire whether Crowton wishes to join Norley, and update members at the next Parish Council Meeting. 86. Council Tax Consultation. This consultation is now closed with parishioners receiving notification from Cheshire West and Chester through the post, providing them the opportunity to comment. 87. Special Educational Needs Provision Consultation Information concerning this consultation was made available to Councillors; members did not feel sufficiently qualified to comment. 89. Future Plans for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Consultation. Information concerning this consultation was made available to Councillors, members voted not to respond to the consultation. 90. Feedback from Local Plan Events on 3rd & 4th October. Councillor Davison and Councillor Ford attended these events and updated members. Cheshire West & Chester informed attendees of what policy direction they would like subject to the consultation. Once the public has responded, Cheshire West and Chester will then take these considerations into account. They then plan to conduct another consultation before a final draft goes before the Planning Inspectorate. Members were provided with documentation, with each Councillor taking a section to read/feedback to members at a meeting that the clerk was instructed to arrange for the first week in Nov 2013. Document divided as follows: Councillor Crawford 1-3, Councillor Ford 4-6, Councillor Duncalf 7-9, Councillor Davidson 10-12, Councillor Wild 13-15, and Councillor Greenacre 16-19, Councillor Greasley 20-21 and Councillor Brewin & Councillor Taylor 22-24.

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91. Feedback from Kingsley Community Forum. Councillor Davison updated members, informing them of anticipated work on the Swing Bridge in Frodsham during summer 2013. It is uncertain how long these works will continue, but Frodsham Town Council, Cheshire West & Chester Council & Highways are working closely with local businesses to limit the possible implications. It is not yet certain whether a temporary bridge will be used or a 1 lane, 1 way traffic light control system, further information to follow. 92. Village Green Clerk instructed to write to the owners of Windy Ridge to request that they move their access on to Pytchleys Hollow, as vehicular access is damaging the village green. 93. Christmas Tree Forestry Commission is unable to provide the village with a Christmas tree free of charge this year. John Lewis volunteered to endeavour to acquire a tree for the village and will liaise with the Land lady from the Tigers Head. Clerk instructed to write to Cheshire West and Chester to ascertain situation, as the tree will not be situated on the highway, and will have a private electricity supply. 94. Accounts (i) Payment of 706.90 clerks salary 01/07/12 to 31/09/12 passed for payment (ii) Payment of 125.55 Clerks admin expenses 01/07/12 to 31/09/12 passed for payment (iii) Payment of 40 to Open Space Society passed for payment. (iv) Clerk received instruction to complete accurate customer information form and return to Nat West Bank (v) Clerk instructed to calculate all monies paid in relation to

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96. Any Other Business (i) John Lewis will contact Highways concerning puddle and poor road surface at the bottom of Maddocks Hills. Clerk instructed to report this again to Cheshire West & Chester Council. (ii) Clerk instructed to chase up Street Scene in relation to the village planters. (iii) Clerk to write to Chester West & Chester enquire how the village will be reimbursed in relation to the sale of the two social houses in the village, now that the Affordable Housing project in the village has ceased, at this time. The meeting finished at 9.30pm
Megan RosneyParish Council Clerk

seasonal fruits and berries to more indulgent chocolates, double creams and toffees, there are loads to choose from. For the ultimate indulgent quick chocolate fix, Alex Parker from Norley has contributed her Chocolate Brownie in a mug, a simple recipe that can be made in less than 5 minutes. It is a rich chocolately dessert that can be baked in the microwave and eaten straight from your favourite mug. A great recipe to get the children involved, it can be personalised by topping it with milk chocolate buttons or topped with a handful of toasted nuts and ice cream. December Scones is a Winter family favourite, a twist on the classic scone featuring Clementines, cranberries and a boozy Christmas style cream.

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Chocolate Brownie in a mug

Makes 2 warm brownies Ingredients 4 tablespoons of self raising flour 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder 3 tablespoon of caster sugar 3 tablespoons of melted butter 3 tablespoons of milk 1/2 large egg, beaten Method 1. Place all ingredients together in a large bowl, whisk until smooth. 2. Split the mixture equally between two standard mugs. 3. Place each on in a microwave for 1 minute 35 seconds. Careful when you take the cup out of the microwave, it will be hot. 4. Eat the muffins immediately when warm, straight from the mug, with a scoop of Cheshire Farm ice cream or a dollop of double cream.

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I hope you enjoy reading about all the exciting activities the school has been up to.. If you missed the chance to come to our Open evening in October, please feel free to make an appointment to come and visit the school at your convenience. I would like to thank the local groups who came along on the evening. We hope to see many of you at our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 1st December.
Mrs Ann Griffiths HT

Norley WI Meeting
Oct 11th at 7.30 in Norley Village Hall
Helen, our President, welcomed 3 visitors and the rest of us. Our fundraising quiz is to be in by the end of the month. The Barn Dance on Saturday 27th October at Kingsley Community Centre. Tickets 10 per head include a Fish and Chip supper. Please book beforehand or you may not be able to join us for supper. Memo ~~ The Resolution is about needing more midwives. We need evidence about the Maternity Services. If you have anything to say please contact us. We are to start playing darts again and need a team as well as those who only wish to play for fun. Christmas Dinner now booking ~ 17.50 pp. Saturday 8th December. Entertainment by Ashton Sound Folk singers. January 28th trip to Emma Bridgewater Factory in Stoke.Pottery and museum& Art centre. 13 including sandwiches and cake for lunch. Alison Penney gave a very concise report on the Autumn Council meeting during which Mary Diggle a previous President of our Institute collected a new title. Rural Woman of the World.

Membership for next year will be 33 which includes 4 issues of our WI magazine. Cheshire News 4 for 11 issues. AOB ~~ There is to be a Table Top sale in Norley School on Wednesday 3rd October. Anne Palmer (787430) will be running two walks on the 2nd and 13th November. Our New Year walk has been brought forward to 29th December. Norley Choir will sing in the Annual Christmas Concert in the Hall in Friday 7th December at 7-30. Would anyone like to join us? The concert is held in aid of Cancer Research. Our talk was given by Sylvia Crossley on Ananbaban Leprosy Hospital which is on a small mountain not far from Khatmandu. Leprosy, we were surprised to find is a disease of anaesthesia which damages the nerves in the cooler parts of the body. It cannot be caught by touch, and more or less is only caught by people who live in poverty. There are now very strong antibiotics which can help. The AGM will be held in our next meeting 8th November followed by Tea & Biscuits and a quiz. 7-30pm in Norley Village Hall.
Mary D & Mary R

A house on Church Road, Frodsham was burgled overnight on Monday 8th Oct, entry being gained via an insecure rear door. I really must stress the importance of ensuring the security at the back of your property. If anything, this needs to be even stronger than the front, as offenders can work out of sight. Also in Frodsham, but this time on Bellemonte Rd on

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marked in such a way that makes us suspect that it will be targeted for theft in the near future. There have been a number of such incidents over recent weeks all around the rural areas of Cheshire. Identification of valuable horses can only really be done in daylight, whilst thefts tend to occur at night. The isolated rural locations make easy targets. I would urge all horse owners to ensure adequate security and identification of their animals, as well as looking out for any sign that they may be being targeted. There have been two reported incidents of Poachers/Badger baiters late Oct in Manley Road, Frodsham and Willington Lane, Clotton. These offences are NOT uncommon, across the whole of the rural countryside, but because the offences occur mostly at night, away from residential areas, they are often unnoticed. The offenders have no regard for wildlife or the dogs which they often use. I would urge landowners to be vigilant for evidence of such offences on their land, and to report any suspicious activity. Also of note to our rural residents is that we have received three reports of strange vehicles driving round private areas of farms and rural businesses. When challenged, the occupants have made the excuse that they have a chain saw for sale (or similar), before driving off. Different vehicles

On Saturday 15th December at 7pm, St Laurence Church the Frodsham and District Choral Society will perform Handel's "Messiah" with the Northern Ensemble and soloists Heather Heighway, Heather Ireson, Tim Kennedy and Terence Ayebare. Tickets are 10, including the usual refreshments, available from Val Armstrong on 01829 751867,
Friday night, a shed was broken into. It is possible that the offender was disturbed by the occupant at approx 05.30am, as nothing was stolen. Over in Acton Bridge on Tuesday evening, 9 Oct, we received reports of prowlers peering through windows. Then at 10pm, a householder reported that someone had gained entry to their house via an unlocked rear door, stolen the car keys and taken the car! This is a small community, so I am hopeful that someone will remember seeing a stranger in the village! Please get in touch if you think you may be able to help. Sightings please: A white van registration is similar to M387MVK. We are keen to identify the correct registration of this vehicle and its occupants. Please keep your eyes open for this vehicle, and phone in if you think you can help. Mid Oct has seen a continuation of burglaries, both of dwellings, (predominantly via rear doors, again often left insecure), and of sheds & garages, with expensive pedal cycles being the main targets. These offences are mainly in the Frodsham area, with addresses in Townfield Lane, Hayes Crescent, Elm Rise & Hillside Road being targeted. I can reassure you, that the police are aware of this current trend and are taking positive measures to deal with the problem however, as always, we are very dependant on you, the public, reporting anything suspicious as soon as possible. As far as effective home security is concerned DO NOT CUT CORNERS a relatively small initial outlay may save a lifetime of insecurity and unease in your own home! Late Oct, I have noted an incident where a horse has been

A Massive Thank You

to all the generous people of Norley who supported the charity fundraising afternoon at Safiya & John Parker's home on School Bank on Saturday, 3rd November 2012. In just 3 hours, the magnificent sum of 431.65 was raised for the Christie Hospital, Manchester. Supporters had the opportunity to grab the many bargains on sale and a delightful afternoon was had by all. Look out for a similar event this time next year!! Safiya

Wednesday Club events Nov & Dec

November 14th Club Meeting 21st Club Meeting 28th Ruth Lane - Slides December 5th Club Bingo 12th Carol Service Rev B Dodd and Ladies Choir 19th Christmas Lunch 14

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Community Classifieds
PUBS: Tigers Head 01928 788309 ~ Carriers Inn 01928 787877 Chinese Restaurant:~ Fortune Palace ~ Eat in or out (No delivery) 01928 788293/Fax 01928 787682 Holland Pharmacy ~ 01928 788559 Electrician:~ SWP Electrics 01928 740415 or 01928 740237 Electrician ~ Kingsley Electrical, Frank Pilgrim 01928 788971, 07711 258677 General Household maintenance, rubbish removal, general joinery ~ Munroe & Son 01928 787025 or 07875 304664 Property Repairs:~ Mike Kay 787292 ~ ALL EXTERIOR & INTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. The Ovencleaners ~Lorraine~ 01928 723 906 or 0795 8610 403 or theovencleaner@tiscali.co.uk

Abbey Gate College Chapel Choir

There are 70 singers in the choir some of whom are current and ex Cathedral Choristers. The choir sings evensong in St Paul's Cathedral once a year at Easter and tours each summer either abroad or to an English Cathedral. Come and hear them sing at the St Mary's Centre Chester on Wednesday 5th Dec at 7:30 Tickets: 5 for adults and 1 for accompanied children - pay at the door on the night. Tel: 01928 787496 for more information This concert is part of the Chester Music Society 2012-2013 season www.chestermusicsociety.org.uk

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have been reported, but similarities in the reports indicates that it is likely to be the same group responsible, who appear to be looking for vulnerable targets. Please be vigilant and also look out for your neighbours properties. Historically, it is common for there to be an increase in the number of burglaries, in the run up to Christmas! Please be aware of this fact and remember that simple, effective security measures will defeat all but the most persistent offender. Remember to keep your doors locked now that the dark evenings are with us again.

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Whats On In Norley November and December 2012

Day Dates

Event

Time Details

Village Hall Diary

For information about Village Hall availability or any other booking enquiries ~ contact Marie Cliffe tel 01928 788181 Monday Discontinued for the time being. Contact Penny Clarke Bingo

for more information 01928 787496

Tuesday Nov 6 13 20 27 Dec 4 11 18 Tuesday Nov 6 13 20 27 Dec 4 11 18 Tuesday Nov 6 13 20 27 Dec 4 11 18 Wednesday Nov 7 14 21 28 Dec 5 12 19 Wednesday Nov 7 14 21 28 Dec 5 12 19 Wednesday November 28 December 19 Thursday December 13 Thursday Nov 1 8 15 22 29 Dec 6 13 Thursday December 6 Friday Nov 2 9 16 23 30 Dec 7 14 21 Friday Nov 2 9 16 23 30 Dec 14 21 Friday December 7 Saturday December 8 Saturday December 8 Sunday December 16 Sunday Oct 7 14 21 28 Nov 4 11 18 25

Ladies Badminton Private Badminton Senior Badminton Wednesday Club Zumba Classes Messy Church W.I. Childrens dance classes Private Booking Norley PTA Yoga Senior Badminton Carol Concert Scout Christmas Fair WI Dinner Private party Private booking

1 :00pm 3:00 Contact Shirley Craven 01928 787251 5pm 6pm 7pm Contact Mark Perry 01928 732194 Or Jean Welch 01928 731776 2pm Contact Joan Barclay 788394 7 :00 8:00 Contact Sara 07837053539 4:30 6:30 Contact Joe Smith e.mail joe.paul.smith87@googlemail.com 7:30pm Contact Helen 01928 787092 4:30 6:00 Contact Sara 07837053539 6:00 10:00pm 11:15 12:15 Note new time Contact Lyndsey 07919 563 075 7pm Contact Mark Perry 01928 732194 or Jean Welch 01928 731776 7 pm Contact Judith Hull 01928 788803 9am 1:30 pm Contact Helen 01928 787092 11am 1pm 4pm 6pm

School Diary
For more details on booking the School Hall call Cath Tomlinson 01928 788471 Monday 7pm Parish Council Meeting 26 November Saturday From 1 pm PTFA Christmas Fair 1 December Tuesday 7pm Parish Council Meeting 8 January 2013 Monday 7pm Parish Council Meeting 20 February 2013

Other Events
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