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Norley NewsNovember 2012 1

N November 2012ORLEYewsAustralia 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 severalgenerations 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 one-

name 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.

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 haddied 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

be fo re re tu rn ing 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

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

A Norley Who Do You Think You Are

News Inside

Farewell Walter ................................................A Kuwaiti Ordeal ..........................Brians Story

A Quick Treat ........................................by Alex

December Deadline............................... 30 Nov

Walter Chrimes on his wedding day

Martha Chrimes nee Lewis

The Storesin times past a Chrimes bakery & grocers


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2 Norley News November 2012

Brian Wainwright

WHITBYS LANE GARAGEWhitbys Lane

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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 one-

name study and I contacted him and have been able to

exchange information which has been helpful to both of us.

Yours sincerely,

Sylvia Whalley nee Chrimes.

http://www.chrimes.org/

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 fornearly 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, in1943, 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

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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

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 theTigers 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


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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 onMonday 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, hehelped 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 andrehabilitation 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 whoattended the funeral and joined the family afterwards for

refreshments at the Village Hall on 22nd October.

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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.

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Draft Minutes of Norley

Parish Council meeting18/10/12, 7pm Norley Primary School.

75. Apologies

Councillor Brewin, Councillor Taylor and Cheshire West and

Chester Councillor Oultram sent their apologies.

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 worsethough 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


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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

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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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.

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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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

Neighbourhood Plan and arrange to transfer the remaining

balance to Neighbourhood Plan Committee.

95. Correspondence

(i) Members informed of residual waste treatment

procurement project.(ii) Clerk instructed to obtain more information from Hazel

Barber CWAC concerning Adopt a Path Scheme and

update members at the next Parish Council Meeting.

(iii) Members were invited to scoping exercise by

Cuddington Parish Council on 22/10/12

(iv) Report from Richard Ellison has been forwarded to

Norley Neighbourhood Plan Committee.

(v) Members invited to CHALC Annual meeting on

25/10/12

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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 AffordableHousing project in the village has ceased, at this time.

The meeting finished at 9.30pm

Megan RosneyParish Council Clerk

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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.

Chocolate Brownie in a mugMakes 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.

December SconesMakes 8 Scones

Ingredients225 g self-raising flour50 g butter, cubes25g caster sugar75g dried cranberries, choppedgrated zest of two Clementines120 ml milkPinch of salt

Filling200ml double cream whipped (with an optional splash of

Amaretto)grated zest of 1 Clementine

1 tsp almond extractIcing sugar for dusting

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 210C / 410F.

2. Sift the flour, a pinch of salt, and add the butter and rub

into the mixture until it has a breadcrumb consistency.

3. Add the sugar, cranberries and grated zest. Add the milk,

gradually.

4. Roll out the dough into a circle approximately 2.5 cm/ 1

inch thick. Cut out the scones with a cutter or a glass

(press it down but do not twist it).

5. Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for about 15

minutes. They have to be well risen and evenly baked.

Cool on a wire rack.6. To make the filling, gently whip the cream, and fold in

the zest, almond extract and icing sugar. Fill each scone

and finish with a sprinkling of icing sugar.

Karen . . . . . . . always ready to cook up a storm!


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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 MeetingOct 11th at 7.30

in Norley Village HallHelen, 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. RuralWoman 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 anyonelike 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.

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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

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 leftinsecure), 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

Wednesday Club

events Nov & DecNovember

14th Club Meeting

21st Club Meeting

28th Ruth Lane - Slides

December5th Club Bingo12th Carol Service Rev B Dodd and Ladies

Choir19th Christmas Lunch

Urgently NeededNorley News deliverer for Cow Lane &

Moss Lane - only 25 copies.

This is currently being covered by a

volunteer deliverer who already delivers

60+ copies.Please help to share the load!

ThanksPenny787496

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,

A Massive Thank YouA Massive Thank YouA Massive Thank YouA Massive Thank Youto all the generous people of Norley who supportedto all the generous people of Norley who supportedto all the generous people of Norley who supportedto all the generous people of Norley who supportedthe charity fundraising afternoon at Safiya &the charity fundraising afternoon at Safiya &the charity fundraising afternoon at Safiya &the charity fundraising afternoon at Safiya &John Parker's home on School Bank on Saturday,John Parker's home on School Bank on Saturday,John Parker's home on School Bank on Saturday,John Parker's home on School Bank on Saturday,3rd November 2012.3rd November 2012.3rd November 2012.3rd November 2012.In just 3 hours, the magnificent sum of 431.65In just 3 hours, the magnificent sum of 431.65In just 3 hours, the magnificent sum of 431.65In just 3 hours, the magnificent sum of 431.65was raised for the Christie Hospital, Manchester.was raised for the Christie Hospital, Manchester.was raised for the Christie Hospital, Manchester.was raised for the Christie Hospital, Manchester.

Supporters had the opportunity to grab the manySupporters had the opportunity to grab the manySupporters had the opportunity to grab the manySupporters had the opportunity to grab the manybargains on sale and a delightful afternoon wasbargains on sale and a delightful afternoon wasbargains on sale and a delightful afternoon wasbargains on sale and a delightful afternoon washad by all.had by all.had by all.had by all.Look out for a similar event this time next year!!Look out for a similar event this time next year!!Look out for a similar event this time next year!!Look out for a similar event this time next year!!SafiyaSafiyaSafiyaSafiya


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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 darkevenings are with us again.

Inspector Keith Curbishley

Thanks To All Our Sponsorsfor supporting Norley News. We do obtain money from our

advertisers and the Parish Council contributes towards the

cost of community advertising, but it is sponsorship money

that makes it possible to produce 10 issues a year. So, if any

reader wishes to become a sponsor and help us in the

continuing development of the News, please contact

Penny Clarke 2 The Spinney, Norley, WA6 8LS, tel

787496, email [email protected] and Tony Lavin John PattenFrodsham & District Choral SocietyThe Wednesday Club Bill & Libby AppletonLes & Gladys Archer Sophie & Martin GambrellMary Ramskill Joan HuntHelen Welburn Mrs I PrestonMonica Stewart Norley Horticultural SocTony & Katie Simpson James & Megan PosnettBob & Ruth Downes Pauline & Mike KayThe Basnett Family Barbara JonesNorley Bowling Club Marie CliffeGill & John Lunt 1st Norley Scout Group,Norley WI Mary OwenJudith Hull Rosamund Walley

Darren and Jane Stubbs Delamere StoresAnon (x14) Norley CE Primary SchoolThe residents of Hatchmere ParkHelen and Mike Ebbitt Bette AshbrookPat Dixon Stephn DouglasBruce & Ruth Lane Liz RobinsonFrazer & Katrina Higson John & Maureen Lewis

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Please send your ads in a graphic format, preferably JPEG

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All new or single advertisers please pay up front or ask for

a pro forma invoice.

All contributions (as a simple text document), compliments

(and complaints) to Penny Clarke, 2 The Spinney, WA6

8LS, tel 787496, email [email protected]

Do let us know if any contact details need updating, or if

you wish to add email addresses or website details.

All copy and adverts for the next issue to be with us by the

date on the cover page News Inside, preferably by email.

Penny

Community ClassifiedsPUBS: Tigers Head 01928 788309 ~ Carriers Inn 01928

787877Chinese Restaurant:~ Fortune Palace ~ Eat in or out (No

delivery) 01928 788293/Fax 01928 787682Holland Pharmacy ~ 01928 788559Electrician:~ SWP Electrics 01928 740415 or 01928 740237Electrician ~ Kingsley Electrical, Frank Pilgrim 01928

788971, 07711 258677General Household maintenance, rubbish removal, generaljoinery ~ Munroe & Son 01928 787025 or 07875 304664

Property Repairs:~ Mike Kay 787292 ~ ALL EXTERIOR &INTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.

The Ovencleaners ~Lorraine~ 01928 723 906 or 07958610 403 or [email protected]

Abbey Gate College

Chapel ChoirThere are 70 singers in the choir some of whomare 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 MusicSociety 2012-2013 season

www.chestermusicsociety.org.uk


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1st

Norley Scouts

Christmas Fair

Saturday 8th

December

10am to 12.30pmNorley Village Hall

Cake Stall, Drinks, Mince Pies, Refreshments

Tombola, Games, Prizes to be Won

Raffle Grand Draw

Bric a Brac, Book Stall

Free Entry

Come along and join the Festive Fun!


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Whats On In Norley November and December 2012DayDates Event

TimeDetails

Village Hall DiaryFor information about Vil lage Hall availability or any other booking enquiries ~ contact Marie Cliffe tel 01928 788181

Monday Bingo Discontinued for the time being. Contact Penny Clarkefor more information 01928 787496

Tuesday

Nov 6 13 20 27Dec 4 11 18

Ladies Badminton1 :00pm 3:00Contact Shirley Craven 01928 787251

TuesdayNov 6 13 20 27Dec 4 11 18

Private Badminton 5pm 6pm

TuesdayNov 6 13 20 27Dec 4 11 18

Senior Badminton 7pmContact Mark Perry 01928 732194Or Jean Welch 01928 731776

WednesdayNov 7 14 21 28Dec 5 12 19

Wednesday Club 2pmContact Joan Barclay 788394

WednesdayNov 7 14 21 28

Dec 5 12 19

Zumba Classes 7 :00 8:00Contact Sara 07837053539

WednesdayNovember 28December 19

Messy Church 4:30 6:30Contact Joe [email protected]

ThursdayDecember 13

W.I. 7:30pmContact Helen 01928 787092

ThursdayNov 1 8 15 22 29Dec 6 13

Childrens dance classes 4:30 6:00Contact Sara 07837053539

ThursdayDecember 6

Private Booking Norley

PTA

6:00 10:00pm

FridayNov 2 9 16 23 30

Dec 7 14 21

Yoga 11:15 12:15 Note new timeContact Lyndsey 07919 563 075

FridayNov 2 9 16 23 30Dec 14 21

Senior Badminton 7pmContact Mark Perry 01928 732194or Jean Welch 01928 731776

FridayDecember 7

Carol Concert 7 pm Contact Judith Hull 01928 788803

SaturdayDecember 8

Scout Christmas Fair 9am 1:30 pm

SaturdayDecember 8

WI Dinner Contact Helen 01928 787092

SundayDecember 16

Private party 11am 1pm

Sunday

Oct 7 14 21 28Nov 4 11 18 25

Private booking 4pm 6pm

School DiaryFor more details on booking the School Hall call Cath Tomlinson 01928 788471Monday26 November

Parish Council Meeting 7pm

Saturday1 December

PTFA Christmas Fair From 1 pm

Tuesday8 January 2013


Monday20 February 2013


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