Hartford News The Official Newsletter of Hartford Parish Council | Vol 39 No 10 Summer 2013
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Beach theme for Hartford’s summer extravaganza
artford Parish Council is hosting its
“Picnic In The Park” this month.
Following the success of events in
2011 and 2012, this year’s version, on Sunday
14 July, promises to be the best yet.
You don’t need to wait until the day to take
part; there are three competitions in which to
participate, for which you can get your entries
in now. Read, on page three, about the Cake,
Children’s Art and Photography competitions.
There are plenty of activities, for all ages
and abilities, at this year’s beach themed
event. These include a full size volley ball
net court, a limbo competition and several fun
races (find out just how well can you run in
flippers and goggles). You can, once again,
‘throw the welly’ and, in keeping with our
beach theme, we have hired a surf simulator
(see how long you can stay aboard).
Our four-legged canine friends are not
forgotten, with the infamous Doggy Dash.
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Seaside Rendezvous Hartford News is
on Facebook.
This means we
can report items
online as they
are received, as
well as items for
which we can’t
always make
space in our
printed issue.
One of the first
items we expect
to report is the
delayed decision
of the Secretary
of State, about
developers’
plans for 650
new houses in
the village, now
expected on
Monday 15 July.
The next printed
edition of
Hartford News is
not due until
September
(when we will,
of course, report
on the decision),
but we will post
details about the
decision, as soon
as we receive
them, via our
Twitter feed
and, in more
detail, on our
Facebook page.
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Art competition judge
Michael Troy created this surfing scene
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Sunday 14 July
Thanks to
Wendy Gibson
for the
photographs,
taken at the
2012 Jubilee
Picnic in the
Park.
Dogs of all breeds and ages are invited to run
(on a lead) with their most able owner. This
activity caused uproar last year! Prizes will be
given to the fastest duo...
Members of Hartford Cricket Club will
kindly be running an open net session, to
encourage all the potential cricketers out
there to get involved.
If all this sounds a little too energetic, and
you feel instead like something a little less
active, don’t worry. There will be a children’s
entertainer for the afternoon, as well as story
telling by Hartford based artist Michael Troy.
’The Quest for the Telling’, written by Elizabeth
Morris, and illustrated by Michael, is a tale of
fantasy, with goblins, wizards, and mermaids;
copies will be available on the day.
Refreshments will include a traditional
cream tea, with scones, served by the ladies of
St John’s Church and Hartford Methodist
Church, while the one and only Littlers
Butchers will be on hand, to serve a selection
of their sausages, with a “Sausage Sizzle”.
If the thought of all this food worries you,
don’t panic; we have planned an ‘Earn your
picnic’ fitness session! Hartford based fitness
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin.
This month’s Hartford News “Spot the
Welly” competition. Using your skill and
judgement, mark on the page where the
welly was when the photograph was taken.
The spellbound faces on the crowd – and
the dog – will be a clue. Possibly.
Let them eat cake. Or biscuits. Or sausages...
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Competitions
instructor Diane Sambrook will lead the
sessions, which will be gentle enough for all.
Hartford WI will have a stall in the year
that it celebrates its 70th anniversary. You
can discuss with the Neighbourhood Plan
Group committee its questionnaire, and how
residents would like our village to develop.
You are welcome to bring along your own
picnic, drinks, deckchairs and even a gazebo.
Entry to the event is free.
Further information (including details of
how local groups can get involved) from
Rachel Bridge, 07503 398588,
Wendy Gibson, 07707 068663,
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If you represent
a Hartford
business or
community
group, you may
still be able to
be part of the
Picnic in the
Park. Contact
organisers
Rachel Bridge
or Wendy
Gibson to find
out more.
Cake competitions
There are to be two cake
competitions this year. In the first,
the ladies of Hartford WI will be
tasting and judging ‘the perfect
Victoria Sandwich Cake’, the recipe
for which can be your own family
favourite, or “one of Delia’s”.
Kathryn Almond, of Hartford based
‘Cakes by Kathryn’, will be judging
the top decorated cake. The theme
for this is “Beaches” or “Holidays”,
so be as creative as you like!
In both categories, prizes will
be awarded for first place.
Bring entries to the Cricket
Pavilion, by 12 noon on
14 July. Sadly, the rumours
that Mary Berry will be in
attendance are untrue!
Cake and beaches,
what’s not to like?
Children’s Art
This follows the impressive standard
of last year’s art competition. This
year the theme is “Your perfect day
at the beach”. It is open to children
in two age categories; those aged
from 4 to 6, and those from 7 to 11.
Watch school newsletters or
websites for further details.
Work will be collected from
primary schools in Hartford
by Friday 5 July, to be
judged by local artist
Michael Troy, on the day of
the event. Michael is
giving an original
piece of his artwork,
published in a
children’s book,
as first prize.
Photography for all
A first this year is our photographic
competition. Held in conjunction
with Hartford News, the aim is to
include budding David Baileys and
happy snappers alike.
The theme is “Holidays” – which
can be interpreted however you
wish. There will be a prize based on
technical or artistic merit, and
another based simply on the phrase
“this made me smile” – and there
are separate age categories for
juniors (aged up to 16) and adults.
So that images can be printed for
display, we need to receive them in
advance of the event. Send your
pictures (or any enquiries you have)
to [email protected], to
reach us by Saturday 6 July.
So, you can’t afford a wheelbarrow. Why not try one of these?
Three of us,
only one pair of skis?
And it’s not even snowing...
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Hartford Parish Council
This is an
abridged
version of the
minutes of the
meeting of
Hartford Parish
Council. Full
minutes are
available, on
request, from
the Parish
Clerk, or at the
Parish Council
website.
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Report from the Ordinary Meeting of Hartford Parish Council, held on Monday 10 June.
Dafydd Shalders, a local student, requested
grant support to enable him to attend a
National Youth Theatre acting course in
Greenwich, London in August. It was noted
that the grant application was on the agenda
for consideration. Dafydd agreed to support
the summer event with a poetry reading.
One member of the public requested an
update on the issue of speeding lorries using
Burrows Hill and Beach Road. It was agreed
that Cllr Musgrave would be asked to
investigate with Cheshire Highways.
Two members of the public thanked the
Council for its support in their objection to the
planning application at 1 Sandfield Lane.
One member of the public attended to
request signage in the play area at Parker
Avenue, to prevent ball games being played in
this area, and asked the Council to consider
low-level fencing around the equipment. The
Clerk will organise signage and investigate the
cost of fencing the play area.
It was agreed use the year’s profits to make
the following donations:
Cheshire Downs Syndrome Support £200
St Luke’s Hospice £200
Grange School Charity £300
Joshua Tree Foundation £200
Dafydd Shalders £100
Replacement trees £100
Citizens Advice Bureau £100
Samaritans £100
Village Hall bench £100
A further £200 will be allocated at a later
date. A letter of thanks is to be sent to Trish
and Ian Parker, without whom the ‘Films in
Hartford’ enterprise would not exist.
Jo O’Donoghue
Cheshire Highways are unsure who put up the
Grange Theatre signs on the newly planted
Bradburns Lane gardens and are investigating.
The tree survey has been received from
Cheshire Tree Surgeons, indicating some
essential work is required and Cllr Haffenden
agreed to obtain quotes to be considered at
the next meeting of Council.
A Planning Committee is to be formed of five
members with a quorum of three. It will meet
monthly (with the exception of August) prior
to the Ordinary Meeting of Council, at a time to
be confirmed. All recommendations will be
approved by full Council at the following
Ordinary Meeting. Cllrs Herbert, Barber,
Gibson, Haffenden and Hollens were elected
onto the Committee, with Cllr Herbert as
Chair. The Clerk will make amendments to
Standing Orders, for approval at the July
meeting of Council.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is in the
process of putting together a consultation
document, to be sent to all Parish Councils, to
ascertain how many are in favour of taking
responsibility for play areas which are
currently maintained by CWaC. Until this has
been carried out there is unlikely to be any
further progress, although the Clerk has again
requested that a licence agreement be
considered.
Two further allotments have been let, and an
eviction notice has been issued due to non-
cultivation of the plot. Cllrs Bridge and Gibson
are arranging a meeting with allotment
holders to discuss maintenance issues.
The possibility of establishing a community
orchard is to be investigated.
Allotments
Stones Manor Lane play area
Planning
Clerk’s Report
Films In Hartford
Public Open Forum
Annual Report from the Chair of Hartford Parish Council
Councillor John Gibb
Councillor Phil Herbert
For the financial year ending April 2013
Hartford Parish Council set its initial budgeted
expenditure at £102,000, with the
corresponding precept at £85,000. The
biggest sums in the budget were to cover
administration, general village maintenance
and the £12,000 contribution towards the cost
of our PCSO. The budget was increased to
£128,000 in May 2012 to cover expenditure
on the football pavilion, village hall car park,
play area and Joint Action Group. The excess
cost over precept was met from reserves.
The Joint Action Group, created under the
auspices of the Parish Council and Hartford
Civic Society, continued to lead objections to
the developers’ plans for the Grange Farm and
Hollies Farm. In 2012, the Council launched a
Neighbourhood Plan Working Group.
To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
the Parish Council organised its very
successful Jubilee Picnic, attended by over 350
people, in June. At the same time, Grange
Wood was renamed Jubilee Wood.
This year, Hartford became one of the few
councils in Cheshire qualified to exercise the
General Power of Competence, set out in the
Localism Act of 2011. It meets the criteria by
having a clerk that has achieved the
appropriate recognised qualifications and has
at least two thirds of its councillors elected,
rather than co-opted.
The Council responded to 44 planning
applications between 1 April 2012 and 31
March 2013. CWaC’s Planning Department
doesn't always reach the same conclusions as
we do, but we are confident that our
observations are well informed and, most
importantly, in the best interests of all
Hartford residents.
Finally, expressions of gratitude are due to
members of the Council, who strive, not only
to keep Hartford as a good place to live, but to
make it an even better place. These include
Councillors Rita Hollens and Eira Bowden, for
their work with the Joint Action Group and the
Neighbourhood Plan Group respectively, to
Councillors Bridge and Gibson for organising
our events, and to Jo O’Donoghue, for the
support she gives to the Council. Thanks are
also due to our two Ward Councillors, Herbert
Manley and Keith Musgrave, for the work they
do as Borough Councillors and for attending
our meetings and keeping us updated.
The full text of
the Chair’s
Annual Report
is available, on
request, from
the Parish
Clerk, or at the
Parish Council
website.
If you holiday in
Britain this
summer, do look
out for other
community
newsletters.
We would love
to feature a
selection from
around the
country in the
coming months,
so please tell us
if you bring one
home that we
can include in
Hartford News.
Essentially Yours (sic) is the A5
sized, “monthly insight into
local living” delivered to
residents of Gresford and other
nearby villages. Were it not for
the cover photograph of
Gresford’s village pond, it could
be mistaken for many other
glossy leaflets when it landed
on the doorstep, and ignored.
This would be a pity,
because, in between the
advertisements (of which
there are plenty - Essentially
Yours is clearly not produced
for nothing) there are some
interesting local items.
Information is sought, for
example, about the Denbigh
Plum tree, the identification of
which is, apparently, more
esoteric than it might sound.
1st Marford Guides
celebrate their 30th birthday
this summer; elsewhere the
local birdwatchers have been
debating the precise breeds of
duck seen on the pond.
Douglas the Westie (really)
has got back from his holiday
just in time to enter the
magazine’s photographic
competition – so will his
pawtrait (groan) be a winner?
Letters from elsewhere No 3: Gresford
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Joint Action Group
In 2011, Harrow
Estates
submitted
applications for
outline planning
permission to
build up to 650
houses in
Hartford.
In response to
public reaction
to the plans,
Hartford Joint
Action Group
(JAG) was
formed by the
Parish Council
and the Civic
Society. It
conducted its
first public
meeting,
attended by
over 400 people,
in September
2011.
Hartford JAG
has since
spearheaded the
village’s
campaign
against these
plans, with the
support of
hundreds of
residents, who
have
consistently
made their
opinions clear.
“I care deeply about our countryside and
environment. Our vision is one where we
give communities much more say, much
more control. The fear people have in
villages is of the great big housing estate
being plonked down from above.
"Our reforms will make it easier for
communities to say 'we are not going to
have a great big housing estate landing next
to the village, but we would like ten, twenty,
thirty extra houses, and we would like them
built in this way, to be built for local people’.
“At the heart of it is more local control,
the neighbourhood plan, ‘you decide’, rather
than 'the man in Whitehall knows best’.”
David Cameron MP
The Prime Minister
expressed his views
on an edition of the
BBC TV programme
Countryfile in
January 2012.
How the March
2012 edition of
Hartford News
reported the
overwhelming views
of Hartford residents
to the planning
proposals.
In January 2012,
JAG member John
Szostek, and Parish
Clerk Jo O’Donoghue
delivered more than
2,400 letters of
objection from
Hartford residents to
CWaC’s offices.
Appeal decision now expected on 15 July
artford Joint Action Group would like
to say a massive thank you to all the
hundreds of residents that responded
to the request to write, or send an email, to the
Secretary of State, Eric Pickles MP.
The Secretary of State asked if the
revocation of the North West Regional Spatial
Strategy (RSS) should affect the appeal
decision. So many residents thought it would,
as the conditions and figures set out by the
RSS, and so heavily relied on by the Appellants
at the appeal, were no longer valid.
At this stage we do not know how many
residents responded but, we are informed by
the Department for Communities and Local
Government, that it has never had such a
response from a community, and that the
Department has had to re-arrange its
timetable, in order to read all the comments
submitted by residents of Hartford.
We are now aware that the possibility of
Cheshire West and Chester Council reaching
its five year housing supply is almost
attainable, with a possible surplus in the five
to ten year period.
At the inquiry the Appellant relied on
CWaC’s housing supply being unattainable to
support their case for the building of 650
dwellings in Hartford.
In meetings with our MP Graham Evans, we
are aware that he feels that Hartford has a
special case, due to the fact that we have ten
educational establishments within our parish.
Publication of the decision of the Secretary
of State, about the appeal by Harrow Estates
and Bridgemere plc for permission to build
650 houses on the Grange Farm and Hollies
Farm sites, is expected on Monday 15 July.
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YOUR VILLAGE NEEDS
YOU!
Shaping
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Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire
he Neighbourhood Plan Working Group
has now fully researched the six key
issues identified by residents as being
the main areas of concern in the future
sustainability of Hartford. Policies have been
developed to address objectives.
The Working Group is now at the stage of
circulating a comprehensive questionnaire to
every household to gain additional
information, which will enable them to
produce a draft Neighbourhood Plan.
To ensure that the views of all sections of
the community are included, special versions
Key issues and objectives
Development should be sustainable, meet the
needs of all sections of the community, and be
appropriate in design, location, size and cost.
Roads should not become more congested at
peak times. Speeding should be discouraged,
and road safety for vehicles and pedestrians
improved, and better parking provision
available. Cycle routes and public transport
should be developed. Utilities should be able
to meet the needs of a developing village.
We should encourage and support local shops,
facilities and businesses. Jobs and enterprise
opportunities should be available for local
people of all ages.
of the questionnaire will be delivered to
schools and young people, shops and
businesses, and churches and voluntary
organisations.
Once the Neighbourhood Plan is validated
by an independent examiner, it can be put to a
referendum and, once accepted, is protected
by law and has to be taken into consideration
when future development is proposed.
If you are interested in how Hartford will
develop during the next twenty years please
have your say and complete the questionnaire.
The Working Group thanks you for your help
and support in the production of Hartford’s
Neighbourhood Plan.
Chair, 01606 871077
The concept of local distinctiveness that
contributes to a sense of place and well being,
and hence quality of life for the community
should be embraced. Preservation of the
identity, sense of belonging and village
atmosphere that characterise Hartford.
There should be a focus for nature
conservation, providing an additional layer of
protection to our areas of special
environmental value, as well as Hartford’s
trees, open spaces and agricultural areas.
We should aim to have suitable facilities for all
sections of the community. Attention should
focus, for example, on sports, schools and
education, churches and voluntary groups.,
and provision for health and well being.
The Government
thinks that local
communities
should influence
the future of
the places
where they live.
The Localism
Act introduced
the right of
communities to
draw up a
‘Neighbourhood
Plan’.
In February
2012, both
Hartford Civic
Society and
Hartford Parish
Council voted to
begin the
process of
developing a
Neighbourhood
Plan. This will
be a key part of
the campaign to
protect
Hartford.
The committee
of Hartford’s
Neighbourhood
Plan Working
Group will be
on hand at the
Picnic in the
Park on
Sunday 14 July.
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Local facilities
Natural environment
Local distinctiveness
Local economy
Transport, communication, services
Housing
our future
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Hartford News
Manager
Sarah (third
from left) and
part of the team
of volunteers
from the
Chester Road
shop, pose in
front of their
special window
display, marking
St Luke’s 25th
anniversary.
St Luke’s Hospice at 25
t Luke’s Hospice is 25 years old in 2013.
During May, the distinctive St Luke’s ‘bus
made an appearance at the Hartford
shop, as staff held a special fundraising event,
selling plants and cakes. This was just one of
many events being held across Cheshire.
St Luke’s in Hartford has a vibrant
shop, stocking a wide range of pre-
loved clothing and accessories, a
library of books for you to choose
from and buy, and a large
children’s area full of toys and
games for children of all ages. Its
coffee shop has a good choice of
cakes and meals, with a daily
specials board; there is also a take-
out menu for those with less time!
St Luke’s is an adult Hospice that cares
for people, from mid and south Cheshire,
suffering from cancer and other life
threatening illnesses. It is a non-profit making
organisation, funded by voluntary
contributions and the local Primary Care
Trust. Based in Winsford, it offers treatment,
care, advice and support to many seriously ill
people and their families every year.
Learn more about St Luke’s Hospice, its
shops and special events in 2013;
www.stlukes-hospice.co.uk.
Bradburns Lane Gardens
Chester West and Chester Council has
agreed to lease the land at Bradburns Land
to Hartford Parish Council.
During May the Parish Clerk and Councillor
Rita Hollens got planting, and transformed
the fountain area, and land adjoining the
tennis club, with a large variety of shrubs
and herbaceous border plants.
The design includes evergreens to give
colour in the winter, as well as plants like
buddleia to attract the bees and butterflies,
and choisya ternata (Mexican Orange
Blossom) and lavenders for perfume.
It is hoped that the selection of
herbaceous plants will add colour in the
summer months, as well as grasses giving
movement in front of the seating area.
Once this area is completed, Jo and Rita
will move onto the mosaic area where it is
planned to plant hostas and ferns.
The Parish Council recognises that this
is a very important area in the centre of
Hartford and aims to maintain it to ensure
that it enhances the village.
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New plants in front of the
bench at the junction of
Bradburns Lane and
Chester Road.
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Home Watch
Dog fouling. Again...
t’s that time of year. The summer holidays
are almost upon us, children are set to play
in our open spaces, and a minority of the
dog-owning population is creating an
unnecessary and unpleasant hazard for them.
HN has heard of areas, not too distant from
Hartford, where the local ‘vigilantes’ have
devised their own responses. One has been to
spray the offending deposits with bright green
paint. Presumably even more frustrated by
the problem, some have followed the dog, and
its owner, back to their house – in one case to
then stick a flag, bearing the owner’s address,
into the offending deposit; in another to
simply pick up the deposit and post it through
the owner’s letterbox.
We have yet to hear of such extreme action
being taken in Hartford; fortunately, there are
more civilised ways to deal with the problem.
To report dog owners who don’t ‘pick up’,
contact the Community Enforcement Team:
0300 123 7033
If an area needs to be cleansed of dog fouling,
contact Street Scene:
0300 123 7026
To complete an ‘Animal Fouling Report Form’:
www.cheshirewestandcheshire.gov.uk
To contact the Dog Warden service:
0300 123 8123;
www.cheshirewestandcheshire.gov.uk
In Hartford, please contact the Parish Clerk:
Jo O’Donoghue 01606 41862
To download and display the
poster “Pick it up before he
does”, visit the CWaC website
and search for “dog fouling
poster”, or scan the code.
Summer review
Half way through 2013 – so how are we
doing in Hartford? We have had four
burglaries this year – three in February
and March, another more recently. In a
typical year, there are about nine, so at the
moment we are about par for the course.
Other household crimes took place, in
particular shed and garage break-ins, with
lawn mowers and other tools targeted.
Securing sheds is quite hard. However
sophisticated the lock, the building itself is
often flimsy and easy enough to get into.
Police have had some success in
attacking the local drug culture. This has
an indirect impact on house crime, as many
thefts are motivated by the need to get cash
for the next fix. Police have also been
active recently in arresting shoplifters in
supermarkets and dealing with an
epidemic of bicycle thefts.
Summer brings with it two extra
opportunities for burglars. The first comes
when you are enjoying a warm evening in
the garden. Many newer houses have a
side door, rather than one at the back. It is
tempting to put the door you can’t see from
the garden on the latch, and leave the
cloakroom and kitchen windows open at
the top. If you have a secure gate, keep it
closed and bolted; if not, lock the side door
and close the windows.
Holidays present their other
opportunity. Take sensible steps before
you go away. Stop the papers and milk in
good time. Make sure that the post, with all
its junk mail, does not pile up behind a
glass panel in your door. Obscure the
panel, or collect the post in a box or basket.
A final observation: the majority of
burglaries in Hartford happen in streets
where there is no Home Watch scheme. Is
this a coincidence?
To enquire about any aspect of Home
Watch in Hartford, please get in touch with
David Barr: [email protected]
or 01606 77705.
Dial 999 if you
witness a crime
in progress -
where there is
a danger to life,
violence is
being used or
threatened, a
serious crime is
in progress or
likely to occur,
a suspect for a
serious crime is
nearby, there
has been a road
crash injuring
someone or
causing a
danger to
others, or a
person who is
especially
vulnerable
needs
assistance.
Dial 101 to
report a non-
emergency
incident or
crime.
Home Watch is
concerned with
crimes against
personal
property of all
types, not only
break-ins and
car crime, but
financial
crimes, too. Do
consider joining
us in our fight
against crime.
I
Not nice in print – even less
so on the street. Dog mess is
nasty and poses a danger to
health. The message is still
simple; BAG IT AND BIN IT.
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7:15pm; Hartford Village Hall
Parish Council Ordinary Meeting Members of the public wishing to
raise matters with Council may do
so during the Public Open Forum
(from 7:15pm to 7:30pm).
Although these matters can be discussed, the
Council cannot legally make
decisions on items not on the
agenda, so decisions must be
deferred to the next meeting.
Members of press and
public are welcome to
attend the Council meeting,
but once it has started they
are not permitted to take
part. The full agenda can be
found on the Parish Council
notice boards, or obtained from
the Clerk. Note that Hartford Village
Hall is accessible to users of wheelchairs.
There is no meeting in August.
Jo O’Donoghue, 01606 41862
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he sixth winter season of films at the
Grange Theatre ended with a full house
for the screening of the stunning new
film version of Les Misérables.
I would like to thank the Grange School, for
the use of its splendid theatre to show the
films, and to Hartford Dry Cleaners and
Hartford Pharmacy for their support in
stocking film tickets. Without this help, it
would not be possible to show the films.
For the sixth year running, a profit has
been made on ticket sales, which will be
donated to various good causes (see page 4).
Should we have another successful season, we
would welcome suggestions for worthy causes
that would benefit from receiving a donation.
Trish Parker, 01606 74024
7:30pm; Hartford Village Hall
Spinning
Beryl Weir will show us the craft of
spinning with different spinners and
fibres and you can try it for yourself.
To see all of her crafts visit
www.craftsfromthedungeon.co.uk.
7:30pm; Hartford Village Hall
Stitch & Chat
Do some stitching, knitting, or any
other craft you have in progress.
Jean McBride, 01606 889871
7:30pm; Methodist Church Hall
RNLI
Richard Polden.
Competition: Something nautical.
1:00pm for 1:30pm
Lunch
To celebrate 70 years of Hartford WI.
7:30pm; Methodist Church Hall
Easy To Remember
Cicely Peover.
Competition: Something French.
Judith, 01606 40823
www.cheshirewi.org.uk.
2:00pm; Sandiway Church Hall
Cherry Picking from the
Nation’s Favourites
Ruth Rees, from Wrexham.
Visitors welcome.
There is no meeting in August.
Hilary Marsh, 01606 782812
www.nafascheshire.org.uk/clubs
T Eddisbury Flower Club
Hartford Womens Institute
Knots & Needles
Films in Hartford
Hartford Parish Council
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Hartford
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at www.facebook.com/hartfordnews.
We will be updating it regularly during the
Summer, so send us your news and pictures.
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Agenda
Marshall’s Army
goes into battle
10:00am; Hartford Methodist Church
Changes in the NHS
Lauren Connah. All those with an
interest in macular degeneration are
welcome to attend.
Denis Kidd, 01606 882373
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, from 7:00pm;
Wednesdays from 1:15pm, at Hartford Cricket
Club Pavilion. Duplicate bridge is played, and
visitors are welcome to join us.
Paul, 01606 889544
www.hartfordbridgeclub.org
2:15pm; Methodist Church Hall
Tales of Trees and Timber
Peter Curnock.
2:15pm; Methodist Church Hall
Strawberry Tea
Jean Harrop, 01606 79021
Sunday Services; 10:30am
Morning Worship
Young people meet prior to their classes.
Rev Chris Pritchard, 01606 44613
Sunday Services; 8:00am
Holy Communion
Sunday Services: 10:00am
Morning Service
Sunday Services: 6:30pm
Evening Service
Thursdays (term time only); 12noon;
St John’s Church Centre
St John’s Cafe
Church Office, 01606 872255
www.stjohnshartford.org
12:00 noon to 2:00pm; meet Stones
Manor Lane
Poems and Picnic We are privileged to have the
services of well-known poet,
Angela Topping, to lead this family
event. Please book in advance and,
on the day, bring along your own
picnic and drinks.
Pam Lamb 01606 75520
7:30pm to 9:30pm; meet Stones
Manor Lane.
Twilight Tales Children must be accompanied by an
adult for this event.
Debbie Shering, 07786 8478240
Marshall’s Army Volunteers are more important
than ever to the Reserve,
especially after cuts to local
finances. Marshall’s Army
members give some time to
help maintain the Reserve
and maximise its value as a
leisure and educational
facility for local people and
schools. Please enquire about
activities in July and August.
Richard Haffenden, 01606 76058
www.marshallsarm.org.uk
7:30pm; Methodist Church Hall
The Working Lives
of our Ancestors
Alan Jones
7:30pm; Methodist Church Hall
Estate Records for Family History
A speaker from the
County Records Office.
Helen Green, 01565 733670
Items for
inclusion in the
September
edition should
be sent,
preferably by
email, to reach
Hartford News
on or before
17 August.
Priority for
inclusion will
normally be
given to
activities taking
place within the
Parish of
Hartford.
Contributions to
Hartford News
are always
welcomed;
contact and
email details are
at the top of
this page.
Northwich Family History Society
Marshall’s Arm Local Nature Reserve
St John’s Parish Church
Hartford Methodist Church
Wednesday Club
Hartford Bridge Club
Northwich Macular Disease Society
SAT
6
AUG
3
THU
25
MON
8
AUG
12
WED
10
AUG
14
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Agenda
Awaiting restoration; the
Council’s ‘phone box
The editor and
the Parish Clerk
jointly
determine
which items are
to be included
and their
decisions are
final.
Commercial
advertisements
and articles are
not accepted.
Views and
opinions
expressed in
Hartford News
may not always
reflect those of
individual
members of
Hartford Parish
Council.
8:00pm; Walnut Lane ‘bus stop
Litter Pick Any volunteer helpers welcome for
this seemingly never ending task!
01606 79621
ommittee members who attended
CW&C's Heritage Forum last month
came back with two exciting pieces of
news. The first is that Hartford has been
asked to host the next meeting in November.
The second is that, after listening to a
fascinating up-date on the work in progress at
The Lion Salt Works, we contacted the Project
Archaeologist, Chris. Hewitson. He has agreed
to be the speaker at our Annual General
Meeting, to be held on Wednesday
9 October, at 7:30 pm. Non-
members are most welcome
to join us for his talk.
The Society agreed to
refurbish the telephone
box, which the Parish
Council purchased and
installed at the Village Hall.
The intention was for the
work to be carried out by
volunteer members of the Society
but, unfortunately, this will not be possible as
most of the work needs to be carried out by a
specialist contractor. The Society will make
this one of its main projects for this year,
covering the cost of the work. After that, the
box will be painted and fitted with shelving,
before becoming an information centre, where
village groups and societies will be able to
publish their news.
The stonemason who repaired the fountain
has returned the cheque the Society sent to
him, as it seems he had already been paid from
our councillors’ project fund. The Society is
most grateful for this invaluable help.
Membership Secretary, 01606 75441
information, 01606 882197
www.hartfordcivicsociety.org.uk
2:00pm, Sandiway Manor
Garden Party with Strawberry Tea
Music from the Chester Lions Juniors and
Beginners Band. Other attractions include
cake and home produce stall, plant stall,
tombola, raffle, toiletries, lucky dip, books and
ice cream. Exhibitions of art by residents, and
by local artist Anne Farquhar. Tickets cost £3,
to include strawberry tea, in advance from the
Manor, or at the gate. All proceeds to the
Friends of Sandiway Manor. All welcome.
Sandiway Manor, 01606 883008
8:30pm; Polish Parish Social Club
Legends of the Edge
Tickets £7 (members £6).
8:30pm; Polish Parish Social Club
Young ‘uns
Tickets £10 (members £8).
8:30pm; Harlequin Theatre
Pete Morton
Tickets £6 (members £5).
8:30pm; Harlequin Theatre
Maz O’Connor
Tickets £7 (members £6).
Northwich Folk Club holds regular singers’
nights and guitar workshops.
Pete Thompson, 01606 74258
www.northwichfolk.co.uk
We are delighted to report that, at its June
meeting, Hartford Parish Council agreed to
increase the number of issues of Hartford
News printed in colour, to five out of the ten
that are produced each year. The next two
editions printed in colour will be those for
September and Christmas (December).
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Hartford News
Northwich Folk Club
Cheshire Residential Homes Trust
Hartford Civic Society
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