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Norley News—December 2013 & January 2014 1

18th Dec – Acton Bridge 19th Dec – Delamere Park 20 Dec – Norley

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Christmas Walk Competition! See the centre pages for a suggested great walk around Norley. Just the thing for blowing the Christmas cobwebs away! You will see there is a quiz in the centre pages. You need to do the walk to answer the questions. Enter the quiz to win valuable prizes! Vouchers for the Village Stores - £25, £15, £10!!! The walk goes past the Tigers Head – present your part finished quiz, to get a lunchtime discount on food! See the centre pages for more details!

Santa made a guest appearance to switch on the lights. He arrived on a tractor pulled sleigh – sleigh courtesy of the Delamere Forest 41 Club, who also invited Santa. Santa also helped the 41 club collect for two charities – St Luke’s Hospice and The Joshua Tree. The tractor was provided thanks to Tom Ford. Many very excited children were gathered for the switch on – and as Santa approached the tree for the big moment he attracted quite a crowd of star stuck youngsters. To the young readers of Norley News Santa had a special message, he said: “Be happy and be very good!” The tree came from Mrs Walker’s on Finger Post Lane and was kindly installed by Harry Stubbs, Joe Littler, Joe Griesau and John Whitlow. Santa will join the 41 Club again later in December as he visits the local lanes on his sleigh between 5.30 – 8pm on the following dates:

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May Cleverley was the lucky winner of the Village Hall’s Christmas raffle. She won a large hamper of festive goodies, mostly bought from the village shop. Our pictures show Dave drawing the winning ticket, and May receiving her hamper. Many thanks to all those who bought tickets – we managed to raise about £150 for the Village Hall.

The Long March A beautiful October day saw a troupe of local people set off from Burwardsley to Norley on the Trek for Toilets, for the Village Hall. The lovely walk took them through some beautiful countryside, and there were stops for refreshment along the way. Noreen Ashbrook, Penny Clarke and others did a great job of the organisation, and the Hall is grateful to all walkers, marshals etc. – you know who you are – who took part, raised money and helped make the day a success. The money is not all in yet but looks set to raise more than £1000 for much needed new toilets for the hall.

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The Stores New Times Dave and Mary have asked us to confirm their slightly changed opening hours, effective from now; Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am—7pm Wed, Sat, Sun: 8am—1pm

Raising Funds For The Christie At Christmas

Local resident Safiya Parker - who writes for the NN on health matters - hosted on 2 November what is becoming a traditional event at her home - selling Christmas goods to raise money for the Christie. This year, an impressive £788.70 was raised - more than £300 up on the previous year. Safiya's aunt, Kay Morris, makes new Christmas cards by recycling materials from old ones. This year she hand made a massive 1,400 cards, which she sold at 50p each. She also makes Christmas gifts, by buying quality goods such as toiletries at knockdown prices, and by collecting donated goods such as toiletries. These she repackages as attractive gifts, and resells. It's not hard to see just how much hard work Kay puts in to this. She runs around 10 sales events a year, including the one in Norley. With help from her husband David, she sells cakes and drinks at the events too. 100% of profits go to the Christie. Kay and Safiya are both very keen to express heartfelt thanks to the people of Norley, who have so generously supported them. It's fantastic that people like Kay find so much time to raise money for causes like this. We are lucky to have such people. Norley residents can help Kay in future years: by going to the event and buying things of course - but also by collecting used Christmas and birthday cards and,

Wait For It . . . Wait For It! Connecting Cheshire has revealed a fibre broadband rollout map just seven months after the signing of a £28.5m deal between BT and four Cheshire councils to bring fibre broadband to 96 per cent of Cheshire. The map shows where communities throughout the county can expect the high-speed technology to arrive by the end of summer 2015. Both residents and businesses can check the map to find out more. The map shows the many, areas already able to access commercial fibre broadband, largely in urban areas, and those planned to be connected under the Connecting Cheshire programme, which will extend the network to over 80,000 premises in mainly outlying and rural communities, plus those areas still under evaluation. The Connecting Cheshire broadband programme will be delivered by Openreach - BT’s local network business - building on BT’s commercial investment in the county already committed as part of its £2.5 billion overall commercial investment in UK fibre broadband. A massive 875 miles of fibre-optic cable will be laid – more than the distance between Lands end and John O’Groats. This will be a significant engineering challenge testing BT’s engineers to the full as they work to upgrade the county’s infrastructure, both underground and up telegraph poles, in all weather and often at night, to minimise traffic disruption. As a result of the programme, broadband speeds will increase significantly, 96% of Cheshire premises will have access to speeds of up to 80Mbps , whereas Cheshire’s current average downstream speed is 16Mbps (Ofcom UK Broadband Speeds Report; June 2013). See http://www.connectingcheshire.org.uk/home


particularly, the cellophane they come in. All of this will help Kay make the most she can. Items can be dropped off with Safiya at 39 School Bank anytime during the year.

Norley – A Village Alive Copies are available from The Stores if you're looking for a present that's a little different.

Forest Holiday Development Goes to a Public Inquiry

Subsequent to the Forest Holidays plan for Kingswood being passed by CWaC Planning we have been working to ensure that various procedures are being followed by all concerned and have also submitted a formal complaint to CWaC regarding aspects of the case. In addition we have submitted a Freedom of Information request regarding certain relationships between interested parties on which we await a formal response - which they appear to be struggling with as I've only had 'holding emails' back from them as they have exceeded their time allowance on replying. We have also lobbied the affected MP, Mr Graham Evans. I have today (2 December)been notified that any development cannot go ahead for the time being as the Secretary of State has called in the application for his own determination. This has basically resulted in the fact that a local public inquiry will now be held in order for the secretary of state to fully understand the case before making a decision. This is a great outcome for Delamere Forest and is the best we could have expected following the referral to the planning casework unit. I shall update the website as and when I hear of any further information - I shall also send out email updates to all parties. Hopefully, CADD can count on your support when the time of the public inquiry comes.

In the meantime, if you see ANY work starting that could relate to the development, please let us have an email with full details of location, work etc. so that we can ensure that any preparatory work is stopped in its tracks.

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Calling All O2 Customers It has come to our attention that there is some interference with the O2 signal in the Delamere,Hatchmere and Norley area. Sue Woodland of Hatchmere has been in frequent contact with O2 since September and has spoken to many residents in the area regarding the signal issues everyone has been having. O2 is trying to identify an unknown source which is illegally interfering with the signal in our area , but in order for them to pursue the case they must have received a certain number of complaints to escalate the problem. To help us resolve this issue with the reception in our area please contact O2 and quote the case reference number: 9260771 and insist on speaking to network services so this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. Alternatively, please text you surname and postcode to Sue Woodland on 07734436981 if you used to have signal at your property but no longer do, and she will pass it on to O2. Thanks for your support.

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Food Bank Readers will be well aware how difficult the current economic climate is for everyone – but increasingly there are parts of our society that are struggling to fund even the basics of life. The Norley News is not a place to discuss the politics of this – but we thought this was a good time of year to invite our readers to support local families who are struggling – things must of course be especially hard at Christmas. We have arranged with Dave and Mary at the Stores, to


keep a Food Bank. This means that items you purchase at the Stores can be put to one side by Dave and Mary. So when you do your weekly shop, perhaps you could add an item to your list, and put something aside for those less fortunate. All supplies will be donated to a properly organised, bona fide food bank in the area. We plan to run this appeal over December and January, and we will of course let you know how it goes. Please address any questions to the usual address, [email protected].

Free Childrens Fancy Dress Fun Run

Delamere Forest 6:20pm, Sat 14th Dec On the 14th December Trail Kidz will be on home turf in Delamere Forest for our Christmas fancy dress night-time fun run and we’re really hoping to see lots of local kids there. Trail Kidz is a charity-funded series of free, children’s

running events across the North West. Our mission is to get kids, from toddlers to teenagers, running and show them that exercise is fun! There is no minimum age restriction, though children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The distance is 1km and all finishers get a quality medal. There is also an adult 10km race so if you feel inspired by your kids you might want to have a try yourself! To find out more and to register for Trail Kidz go to www.thenightrunner.com and click the Delamere Festive Fun link. Registration is quick and easy and allows us to make sure we order enough medals etc so no children go away disappointed. Event base is by the overflow car park just past the forest visitors centre. It’s going to be a busy night, with several hundred runners in the adult race alone so please arrive early. Please check the website close to the event for any updates. Email: [email protected]

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Frodsham and District Choral Society will be joined this year by the brilliant Vale Royal Schools' Concert Band in a concert entitled 'Christmas Fanfare' which includes carols and seasonal music on Saturday 21st December at 7.30 pm. The venue is Frodsham Community Centre. Tickets cost £10, £5 for children under 16 and £25 for a family ticket of 2 adults and two children. They may be obtained by ringing Ros Rowe on 01928 733247, Val Armstrong on 01829 751867 or from Frodsham Frames on Main Street.


Norley Neighbourhood Plan Vision and Aims—November 2013

Vision: Over the next 20 years Norley will continue to be a distinctive rural parish, while evolving and expanding in a way that respects and reflects the views of the community. It will retain its distinctive character of clusters of housing intersected by open countryside. There will be a wide range of community activities and facilities including a primary school, village hall, public houses and shop. People of all ages will know and care for each other. Current and future generations will enjoy a strong sense of community, a high quality of life, and a flourishing natural environment. Local businesses will prosper in an attractive environment. Aims: 1. Provide sufficient homes to meet the needs of the

Norley community 2. Ensure the future security of local services and the

school by providing homes that are suitable and affordable for residents at various stages of their lives

3. Maintain the existing character of the village 4. Protect and enhance the natural environment 5. Increase access to undeveloped natural areas in the

parish, encourage involvement with the natural environment and provide educational opportunities

6. Support the continued future of local businesses 7. Improve transport connections, infrastructure and digital

communications 8. Provide opportunities for a wide range of community

activities 9. Support the vibrancy and vitality of the village

To deliver these Aims we will prepare policies which are aligned with Cheshire West and Chester Council’s (CWAC) Local Plan. When development is proposed within Norley either by developers, private individuals or other organisations, these policies will be referred to by CWAC and the Government when planning decisions are made. We will review these policies every 7 years to ensure they are achieving the Aims as intended. The detailed policies will be developed from the following proposals. Through the consultations we have completed we have also identified Projects which will make a real difference to Norley but which may need funding, and which have not been prioritised. These Projects are also identified within the following Proposals.

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school. We will do this by seeking to achieve a balanced portfolio of property types and sizes within the village. We will also take into account concerns expressed by residents about family houses being converted to very large houses. Note: We had considered only supporting mixed developments to include only residential properties of 3/4 bedrooms or less. However, initial consultations indicated that this would not have the intended effect of encouraging young families to move to Norley and use the school. Support new developments for homes with appropriate purchase/tenancy terms suitable for: the elderly and / or disabled, and; single people and young families. Encourage redevelopment of existing properties where The property is structurally unsound or, The property is in need of modernisation and particularly where it is energy inefficient and, The new structure is sympathetic to the character of adjacent and surrounding properties and, The new structure is no higher than the original building and, The new structure is no more than 130% of the original dwelling area Aim 3: Maintain the existing character of the village Additional housing needs to be of a scale that continues Norley's history of modest incremental growth, often through infill developments, in order to protect its distinctive characteristics. Consultations have confirmed that residents do not wish to see suburban estate- type developments. The location and scale of development must complement Norley's characteristic of a low density, dispersed settlement which has resulted in small clusters of housing built up over time gathered along and at the intersects of the lanes that criss-cross the parish. Importantly this settlement pattern provides open vistas and maintains the look and feel of rural countryside with these clusters being interwoven by undeveloped fields and paddocks. New housing should therefore be dispersed and small scale and should avoid encroaching into these important open greenfield areas. It should also be of a layout and design which reflects its rural setting and be complementary to the scale and architectural characteristics of its adjoining properties. We will support development that preserves open countryside between Norley and the surrounding parishes, and within and between the settlements of Norley village and Hatchmere. We will protect specified predominately undeveloped gaps of open spaces which separate settlements and house clusters so

clear benefits to its residents. Note: As an indicator of the scale of development which seeks to satisfy the needs and characteristics of Norley’s dispersed environment, population growth projections indicate 30 – 33 additional houses in total in Norley over the next 22 years based on number of occupied houses as of September 2013. This is not intended as a limit, but as an indicator of scale. The overall level, type and use of housing development within the Parish should take into account current and potential development in neighbouring towns and villages, where large developments are now taking place or are planned, and which may, to an extent, satisfy local needs. Therefore the number and type of affordable homes will be determined by Norley's needs established via a local housing needs survey and by consideration of planned deliverable sites within nearby housing catchment areas. Every 7 years we will review Norley’s housing needs taking into account population projections, existing ongoing and planned future developments within nearby housing catchment areas, and having regard to surveys of Norley’s housing needs and to the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment by CWAC. Aim 2: Ensure the future security of local services and the school by providing homes that are suitable and affordable for residents at various stages of their lives Note: From our Housing Needs Analysis by an independent consultant (August 2013) we know that we have an age imbalance: population growth in younger people peaked in 2001 and has declined since, whereas the number of retired people (65 years and older) has been steadily increasing since 1971. The greatest increase is amongst persons aged over 75 years. These trends, which are mirrored nationally, are reasonably assumed to continue over the next 20 years. We want to recognise the needs of both the current population age mix and a future more balanced age mix that improves the sustainability of the community, local services and the

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that the village retains its nature of built environment, interspersed with open countryside We will support development that is within the settlement envelopes of Hatchmere and of Norley and does not result in the loss of designated open space (we are considering how best to determine these areas by using policy criteria and, where appropriate, maps, and this will be the subject of further consultation). New small scale housing developments within or directly adjacent to the built up areas of Norley and Hatchmere, can include: Infill ( the filling of a small gap, up to 2 dwellings, in an otherwise built up frontage in a recognized settlement) small rural exception sites of up to 6 dwellings, including up to 2 'market houses' where necessary to achieve the associated affordable homes provision. (A Rural Exception Site is a site that would not usually secure planning permission for housing, for example on Green Belt land, unless it is for affordable housing). previously developed sites of a scale to meet Norley's local housing requirements with sufficient affordable homes to meet objectively assessed local needs as described above. Previously developed sites (subject to their environmental value) should have priority for new commercial or residential development, appropriate to the rural environment. Redevelopments should seek to retain or enhance the existing character of the original property. New developments should blend into their environment whilst reflecting the immediate surrounding character, and should incorporate the variety of building scale and design of the current built environment.. Further use of the traditional building materials currently present in Norley is encouraged. All new development, as well as incorporating new tree planting and landscaping schemes, should be designed to safeguard any existing significant trees

including allowing sufficient distance between them and new buildings to avoid later pressure for their removal. We will aim to protect and enhance the school playing field and other specified open spaces which are defined as Local Green Space. (Local Green Space designation is a way to provide special protection against development for green areas of particular importance to local communities). Biodiversity Aim 4: Protect and enhance the natural environment in Norley Parish The settlements and wider countryside of the parish contain features of significant local wildlife value and some are of international importance. There are two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Hatchmere and Flaxmere) and four Local Wildlife Sites (Wickentree, Breech Moss, Beech Lane Woods and Meadows, and Big Woods) Enhance, and maintain existing protected habitats and identify new protected Buffer Zones and Wildlife Corridors within the Parish in collaboration with landowners and other stakeholders in the Parish. Development will be prevented in these areas, including Buffer Zones and Wildlife Corridors. (which will be shown on a map). Carry out a review and assessment of the status of Breech Moss as a Local Wildlife Site and establish a restoration plan. (This will aim to be completed before the neighbourhood plan is published because the status of Breech Moss as a protected area may otherwise be changed.) All proposals for development adjoining statutorily protected areas will be assessed so they do not lead to a negative impact on biodiversity in the protected areas. Project: Restoration of Breech Moss (likely possible at no cost using volunteers) Aim 5: Increase access to natural areas in the parish, encourage involvement with the natural environment and provide educational opportunities.


We aim to establish close links with the school and other academic institutions who could benefit from working on selected Norley sites, including the provision of voluntary support to work with Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT) and other bodies on the Delamere’s Lost Mosses Project as it impacts sites within Norley (Flaxmere and Wickentree), and identifies buffer zones and wildlife corridors for these areas. (This is a funded project managed by CWT which aims to restore Delamere’s lost meres and mosses to create a living landscape where wildlife can thrive, disperse and recolonize) Project: Identify and obtain land and resources to develop a village wildflower haven for the enjoyment of current and future generations of residents and visitors. (requires a location and funding) Infrastructure and Business Aim 6 & 7: Support the continued future of local businesses; Improve transport connections, infrastructure and digital communications. To promote the on-going prosperity of the Parish it is important that Norley retains and provides local services that will sustain the vitality of the community and encourage local spending. Any receipts received from New Homes Bonus and Community Infrastructure Levy will be used to deliver projects listed below (and in the other sections of this document) and, where necessary, planning obligations will be used to address the impacts of development proposals. New developments should make provision for high-speed broadband to serve them Projects: Consultations on our Neighbourhood Plan have identified the following key projects in relation to this topic. These projects are in addition to the Plan’s land use policies and will be included in the Plan as a focus for community action. They have not been prioritized. A road network which provides safe transport routes and hence, inherently, limits speeds to reflect local environmental conditions including; Reduction of speed limit in Blakemere Lane / Delamere Road Improvements for pedestrian safety at School Bank near The Stores. Provision of local transport facilities which reflect the specific need of parishioners: e.g. a bus service providing destination and route timings that reflect real demand; Extension of the existing footpath network to develop a circular walk which will attract visitors to community facilities and provide education and learning opportunities (possible link to wildflower haven and some Local Wildlife Sites described above).

Support availability of super-fast high-speed broadband to all within the community, therefore; Community and Social Aims 8 & 9: Provide opportunities for a wide range of community activities; Support the vibrancy and vitality of the village. The retention and development of local services and community facilities such as the village hall, public houses and shops will be supported. New developments will address the impact they are likely to have on local facilities. Proposals should demonstrate how any impacts will be addressed. Development that supports the vibrancy and vitality of Norley village by diversifying and enhancing commercial services for the local community will be supported, within the Neighbourhood Plan policies. The loss of shops and related commercial services for the local community will be resisted unless it can be demonstrated that reasonable efforts have been made to secure their continued use for these purposes. Projects: Consultation has identified the following key projects on this topic The Village Hall and associated childrens’ play area should be maintained and enhanced as the community requires, in order to sustain and improve those facilities (as being managed by JNCOT) Provision of excellent new leisure facilities including a football pitch, swimming pool, tennis court, and outdoor green spaces for the use of people of all ages. Facilities for young people (to meet, socialise and make music). Easy access to health care and advice in Norley by providing space and facilities in an upgraded Village Hall

Martin Bell

Norley Neighbourhood Plan Biodiversity Group.

During the last few months we have made good progress. Working with Plantlife, we are in the process of surveying and recording the variety and distribution of wildflowers in the Parish. We are waiting for the Woodland Trust to give us a date for a training course to enable us to identify any ancient trees in

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Anne Crawford drew the map and designed the quiz on pages 12—14. Further copies of the map are available from The Stores, price £1. Proceeds to be donated to a charity of Anne's choice. Have Fun!

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Top Tips to Avoid Over Eating at Christmas

CHRISTMAS is a time for celebration and merriment – and sometimes a time for piling on several chocolate boxes in extra weight. During the festivities the average person puts on 5lbs, with most people complaining of feeling bloated and overweight. But it doesn’t have to be this way in 2013. We can all enjoy some of what we fancy over the festive season if we work it off with exercise later. In fact, new research reveals that keeping fit actually affects how much we eat in the first place. A Harvard University study comparing dieting and keep fit for weight loss found that physical exercise encourages a healthy diet. This is the season to enjoy a little over-indulgence – but it’s also a time to keep up the exercise. Here we bring you Claire Darlington’s Top 5 tips to

Norley. After Christmas, volunteers will be needed for some maintenance work on Breech Moss. This is common land. Our aim is to leave the Moss looking exactly the same from outside, but to clear the canopy in the centre, where patches of Sphagnum Moss are the only remnants of the original quaking bog, which has become overgrown with self- seeded trees. With the help and guidance of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we hope to remove Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Rhododendrons and some birch trees. Please take part in the RSPB Winter Birdwatch over the weekend 24/25 January 2014 – it only takes one hour and keep a copy of your records for our own database. These

can be e-mailed to [email protected] or leave a paper copy at the shop. We live in an extremely ecologically rich area; let’s look after it for ourselves and for future generations. If you would like to be involved and have not signed up already at the Garden Show either e-mail Sheila or call me on 787473. The next meeting of the Biodiversity group is on Thursday 23rd January 2014 at 7.30pm at The Tiger’s Head

Sophie Gambrell

Seasons Greetings A very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the new year ahead to all the people of Norley and surrounding areas especially those who know and remember me. This is to let you know that I will be thinking of you during the festive period ahead and I have not forgotten the great friendships we had together over so many years. With much love Sylvia (Clarke)

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minute sessions. A small glass of champagne is 130 calories. So spend half an hour practising circuit training. A large glass of red wine will total some 250 calories. If you go at your Christmas shopping at a brisk pace and walk to a wide spread of shops you’ll see off the calories in an hour-and-a-half. Sweet Treats A slice of chocolate log is 120 calories. Energetic boxing on your Wii for around 20 minutes will see off the calories. Four Quality Street sweets amounts to a stunning 207 calories. You can work this off with 50 minutes of vigorous housework, like mopping or vacuuming. A slice of Christmas cake adds up to 250 calories. See these off with 30 minutes of mountain biking, taking in several hills. Water Drink plenty of water to keep you hydrated. If you do drink alcohol, remember to alternate every alcoholic drink with a glass of water and please don’t drink on an empty stomach. Best to have a healthy snack before you go to the party as it will also prevent you from snacking on unhealthy party food. Dandelion tea is a great herbal tea to drink throughout the days when you know you’re going to be out and about, partying and drinking alcohol at night, as it helps to detoxify the liver Come and join Claire and her team in their January Detox one day event to really kick start you when you are feeling lethargic and bloated. See her website for more details [email protected]

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Merry Christmas Everybody!

I really can’t believe that we are at the end of another year (and 1/3 of the way through an academic year). There

has been a great deal to celebrate at Norley CE Primary School in 2013. We are very proud of our children and their achievements. The older children secured 100% pass rate in the National tests at the end of key stage 2 and exceeded the national average in higher than expected levels achieved. It’s not all work and no play! We have won the local tag rugby tournament and represented Helsby in the following round of the competition. Four children have taken part in the Young Mathematicians Award and were one of three successful schools going through to a regional final. Alongside all of this the children and their families have raised £180 by holding a coffee morning for Macmillan, over £200 for Children in Need, £800 for an orphanage in Malawi and they have made up Christmas shoe boxes for children less fortunate than themselves. Christmas preparations are in full swing including rehearsals for our Christmas production ‘What Christmas Means to Me’. This play and our Christingle in church are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Christmas together with the children. Please join us if you can. What Christmas Means to Me Wednesday 11th December at 1.30pm and 6.30pm Thursday 12th December at 1.30pm and 6.30pm Christingle In St John’s Church, Norley

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Norley WI Meeting

Thursday 14th Nov 2013 Norley WI held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday,

14th November 2013. The members were pleased to re-elect Helen Ebbitt as their president, who announced that Gill Harrison, Carol Love and Mary Ramskill were standing down from the committee. The president thanked them for all their dedication and hard work over the last year and welcomed Anne Boot, Pat Rugg, Jane Holmes and Lynda Sturt to the committee. The food bank collection had so far been a great success. Over 10 kilos of food had been donated. Norley WI will continue supporting the Food Bank all through December. This year’s Competition Cup was won by Diana West - shown here proudly holding her trophy – with Joan Birchall coming second. The monthly competition is usually based on the talk given by the guest speaker, who also acts as the judge. Points are awarded for each entry, added up at the end of the year and the member with the highest score wins the Cup. This month’s guest speaker was Alison Lord from the Hartford WI. Alison is a fully qualified NFWI Craft Judge and did not so much give a talk as put Norley WI members’ craft skills to the test. The task was to produce a Suffolk Puff Christmas Tree.


This patchwork Christmas tree is made from seven different sized circles, each one threaded with a running stich, filled with toy stuffing and finally put on a wooden skewer with a pom-pom glued to the top. Sounds easy enough; but let’s just say that some members felt their crafts skills were tested to their limits. Some members reported that cries of “I’ve drawn blood!” were heard at one time. However, every member rose to the challenge and many a lovely tree was produced that evening. Dates for your Diary Christmas Dinner on Saturday, 7th December. 6.30 pm for 7pm Pantomime on Thursday, 12th December at Norley Village Hall New Year’s Walk on January 4th

There have been an increased number of reports about loose animals on the roads. This is usual at this time of the year with hedgerows dying back, fallen branches making gaps in hedges and gates blowing open. Firstly, I would urge all land and livestock owners to check the security of field boundaries – it is a criminal offence to allow livestock to wander onto the road! Secondly, drivers should consider the seasonal hazards when driving, and adjust their speed to the conditions and likely obstructions. We have had another report about a mobile phone scam where offenders obtain persons personal details and order a phone which is delivered to the persons address. The offenders then contact the person, pretending to be from the phone company, saying it was dispatched in error and try to arrange to call at the address to collect the phone! Offenders

will often go through peoples rubbish bins to obtain personal details in order to carry out such scams. Please buy a shredder and shred any unwanted letters which contain your personal details. Early November, a lady had her purse stolen whilst out shopping in Frodsham. Two offenders, who are well known to the police for this type of offence, from the Chester and Ellesmere Port area, have been arrested for this offence. Please ensure that you keep your purse or wallet properly secure whilst out and about. There have been two daytime burglary dwellings mid November. One in Newton, Frodsham and the other in Hallfields Road, Tarvin. A further attempted burglary occurred at Foxhill Close in Sandiway. Please keep an eye on your neighbours’ houses if you know they are out and report any suspicious activity. Due to this seasonal increase in theft offences which are occurring all days of the week, there has been an increase in the number of patrols dedicated to the main targeted areas. There have been quite a number of reports of suspicious activity which patrols have been able to attend to immediately, with a number of persons being stopped and searched. I am confident that this activity has deterred a number of offences from happening. One resident reported an unusual car parked up in Tarporley, the occupants of whom seemed to be watching the local houses – this turned out to be police officers! This demonstrates good observations from residents about unusual activity – we would much rather people report this kind of thing, than wait until a burglary has happened and then be told “I thought that car looked suspicious”! There is always an increase in thefts and burglaries on the approach to Christmas – Criminals need extra cash, and there is also increased opportunity as people have extra valuables in their cars and homes, whilst also leaving them clearly unoccupied! Please take extra precautions at this time of year, to make sure that you don’t become a victim.

Inspector Keith Curbishley


Draft Minutes of Norley Parish Council Meeting

14/10/13, 7pm Norley Primary School. 63. Apologies Councillor Taylor and Cheshire West & Chester Councillor Oultram sent their apologies. 64. Present Councillor Ford, Councillor Wild, Councillor Duncalf, Councillor Crawford, Councillor Johnston, Councillor Stockton, Councillor Harvey and Councillor O’Connor attended the meeting along with 7 Parishioners. 65. Declarations of Interest Councillor Harvey declared an interest in Min No. 70 (iii), Councillor Johnston declared an interest in Min No. 73 (ii), neither of these councillors took part in any discussion concerning these issues. 66. Public Speakers Keith Kenyon asked the Council whether they had heard anything from Aspinall Architects concerning the planning application 13/03722/OUT? The chairman informed him that this application has been withdrawn and that the Parish Council had not been informed whether another application was being prepared for this site. 67. Approval of Norley Parish Council Minutes of 03/09/13 The minutes of 03/09/13 were approved. 68. Approval of Norley Parish Council Minutes of 12/09/13 The minutes of 12/09/13 were approved. 69. Parish Council Vacancy. Following the resignation of Parish Councillor Davidson and Parish Councillor Brewin, 2 vacancies had been advertised by the clerk, as no Election had been called the Parish Council co oped Ian Stockton & Terry Harvey on to the Parish Council. These Councillors signed their acceptance to office and returned the forms to the clerk. The chairman welcomed these Councillors on to the Parish Council. 70. Matters arising form the minutes of Norley Parish Council meeting of 03/09/13 (i) Clerk awaiting reply from Street Scene on the date that the 3rd planter will arrive in the village. Norley C of E School has approached the clerk to request a planter. Clerk has enquired whether the village can have a 4th planter, and is waiting for a response from Street Scene. (ii) Clerk has completed the Parish Council Website. Clerk instructed to forward details to allow members to view content prior to making it available to the public. (iii) Clerk received notification from Rob Fryer that the planning application for the old Jewish School site has not yet been submitted to Cheshire West & Chester Council. He is hopeful this will be submitted soon and he will attend the Parish Council meeting on 28/11/13 to brief the Parish Council. (iv) Work has been undertaken to resolve flooding at Breech Moss. (v) The Parish Council bank account is now official, following all Councillors taking the ID to the Nat west Bank Frodsham. (vi) Councillor Ford provided an update from the Community Governance meeting he had attended at Cheshire West and Chester Council, explaining the proposals and that consultations will take place with all parishioners which may be affected by these proposals 71. Matters arising from the Parish Council Meeting of 12/09/13 No matters had arisen from these minutes.

72. Planning Applications (i) 13/03916/FUL Highview Cottage School Lane single storey extension to side and rear - amendment to application 12/04942/FUL – Norley Parish Council had no objection. 13/0377/S73 Field House Farm Post Office Lane Norley, removal of agricultural condition – Norley Parish Council enquired whether there is a section 106 agreement on this site or at Five Oaks Farm which may be linked to this property? We do not want to be in a position where we have 40 acres of land with no house and then yet another planning application on this land comes forward. 13/02909/FUL 2 Fern Cottages Post Office Lane – single story side extension, rebuilding of existing conservatory and raise height of garage roof - Norley Parish Council had no objection to this application. (ii) Councillor Johnston asked members to consider holding a Parish Council meeting to discuss and agree a Parish Council response in regard to CWAC Draft Local Plan. Clerk instructed to book this meeting on 28/10/13 at Norley Methodist Church. Councillor Johnston agreed to forward a copy of NP response to this consultation, to Parish Council members prior to this meeting. (iii) Norley Parish Council agreed to form a Planning Sub Committee made up of Councillor Ford, Councillor Johnston, Councillor O’Connor, Councillor Harvey and Councillor Stockton. This committee shall have designated authority to agree the Parish Council response in regard to future Planning Applications. The terms of reference for this meeting to be agreed at the Parish Council Meeting due on 28/10/13. Clerk to invite Councillor Taylor to join this committee. 73. Decisions received from Cheshire West & Chester Council (i) 13/02387/OUT Land between Delamere Forest Inn and Rose Mount, outline application for 1 detached dwelling, permitted subject to conditions. 13/02909/FUL Hawthorne Cottage School Lane, 2 Story extension to side and rear, permitted subject to conditions 13/03057/FUL 7 Foresters Close, 2 storey and single storey rear extension, extension of boundary wall to replace fence and new outbuilding, permitted subject to conditions. 13/01171/FP 19 School Bank single story side/rear extension, permitted subject to conditions. 13/02699/FUL 2 story dwelling land adjacent to West Winds, Fingerpost Lane, permitted subject to conditions. (ii) Clerk instructed to obtain further information concerning the appeal in regard to planning application 13/00982/FUL to enable them to discuss and agree their response to this appeal. Clerk instructed to place this as an agenda item at the Parish Council Meeting on 28/10/13. The Council rejected an invitation from Parishioners to share the cost of employing a Planning Consultant to support this area of work. 74. Neighbourhood Plan. Councillor Johnston apologised to the Council for informing Norley Neighbourhood Plan Committee that Norley Parish Council felt they had no responsibility in regard to the Neighbourhood Plan. This was incorrect, members are aware of their responsibilities. Councillor Johnston provided an update for NP meeting of 25/09/13, informing members that the Vision and Aims statement has been amended, he will forward a copy to all Parish Council Members. The NP Committee intend to conduct a public consultation in November, clerk has been asked to offer her support. The Committee has received funding of £7000 from Community Development Foundation. Parish Council agreed to apply for this funding. Clerk to inform Becky Brewin that Councillor Ford will complete this


form, and asks that she liaises with him in regard to this. Parish Council agreed to transfer £7000 to NP Committee as soon as this payment is received. 75. Correspondence Letter received from Mr & Mrs Shepherd in regard to planning application 13/00325/OUT, letter read aloud for the benefit of members. 76. Accounts (i) Payment of £26.77 Mrs M Rosney for clerks expenses for September passed for payment. (ii) Payment of £59.00 HMRC for September passed for payment (iii) Payment of 235.50 Mrs M Rosney clerks salary for September passed for payment. 77. Common Land & Community Land Trusts Clerk informed members that it is not possible to register common land as a Community Land Trust. 78. Listing of Hedges and buildings and community Assets. Clerk informed members of the process of applying for hedges to be classed as ‘important hedges’ as per Hedges Regulations Act 1977. NP Committee are currently considering Community Assets in the village, as part of the NP process. 79. Any Other Business. (i) Clerk instructed to contact Trading Standards to ascertain whether the village can have ‘No Door Stop Selling Zone’ signs? (ii) Clerk to place The Employment of Planning Consultants, as an agenda item for Parish Council Meeting of 28/11/13. The Meeting finished at 9.30pm

Megan Rosney – Norley Parish Council Clerk

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What’s On In Norley December 2013 and January 2014

Day Dates Event

Time Details

Village Hall Diary For information about Village Hall availability or any other booking enquiries ~ contact Penny Clarke Tel: 01928 787496 Mobile: 07710 498 717 Email: [email protected]

Monday December 2 9 January 6 13 20 27

Metafit bodyweight training 6:45pm Contact Emma on 07971 596529 [email protected]

Monday December 2 9 January to be confirmed

Private booking 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Tuesday December 3 10 January 7 14 21 28

Metafit bodyweight training 6:30 am Contact Emma on 07971 596529 [email protected]

Tuesday December 10

Private booking 10:30 – 12:00am


Metafit bodyweight training 9:15 am Contact Emma on 07971 596529 [email protected]


Ladies Badminton 1 :00 – 3:00pm Contact Shirley Craven 01928 787251

Tuesday December 3 10 January to be confirmed

Private booking 4:00 – 5:45pm


Senior Badminton 7pm Contact Mark Perry 01928 732194 Or Jean Welch 01928 731776

Wednesday December 4 11 18 January 8 15 22 29

Wednesday Club 2pm Contact Joan Barclay 788394

Wednesday Dates to be confirmed Messy Church 4:30 – 6:00pm

Contact Joe Smith Email [email protected]

Wednesday December 4 11 18 January 8 15 22 29

Zumba Classes 7 :00 – 7:50pm Contact Izzy 07951 152 172

Wednesday December 4 11 January to be confirmed

Pilates Class 8:00 – 9:00pm Contact Colette 07708 411076 Email – [email protected]

Thursday December 5 January 12 19 26

Zumba Classes 9:45 – 10:45am Contact Helen – 07815 161508 Email [email protected]

Thursday December 5 12 19 January to be confirmed

Children’s dance classes 5:15 – 6:15pm Contact Sara 07837053539

Thursday December 12 January 9

WI 7:30pm Contact Helen 01928 787092

Thursday December 5

PTA wreath making from 6:00 pm Contact Philly davenport 07957 593 246

Friday December 13 20 January 3 10 17 24 31

Senior Badminton 7pm Contact Mark Perry 01928 732194 Or Jean Welch 01928 731776

Friday December 6

Carol concert in aid of Cancer Research UK

7pm Contact Judith Hull 01928 788803

Saturday December 7

WI Dinner Contact Helen 01928 787092 Sunday December 1 8 15 22 January 5 12 19 26

Private booking 4:00pm – 6:00pm

School Diary For more details on booking the School Hall call Cath Tomlinson – 01928 788471

Tuesday January 7

Parish Council Meeting

7 pm

Thursday February 27

Parish Council Meeting

7 pm

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