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Issue 32 • May/June 2018 The local interest magazine for West Kirby, Hoylake, Meols and Caldy The Moby Dick • Friends of Grange Hill • Woggle Talk
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CONTENTS
04 The Festival of Firsts 24 Woggle Talk
06 Photo Challenge 28 The Pet Column
10 Friends of Grange Hill 30 Caldy Open Gardens 2018
14 The Moby Dick 32 Make-up Artist Emma Lampkin
15 Wine Column 35 Hungry Harriet
16 Wirral Bikeathon 36 Wirral Open Studio Tour
17 Support group in West Kirby 38 All Things Auctioneering
19 Local Aquathon 40 Shorelines
20 Drone Factor 40 Chinese Cultural Festival
22 Wirral Society 42 Fitness Queen
04 The Lake
Rob Foster tells us more about The Festival of
Firsts which runs from 30th June to 14th July
Since 2011, West Wirral has been hosting a truly remarkable festival
of arts that is testament to the commitment and enthusiasm of so
many local people. The Festival of Firsts was established in 2011,
thanks to its visionary founder and seasoned performer John Gorman.
For those who have participated, you’ll know there’s never a dull
moment and the manner in which the festival has blossomed comes
as no surprise. Judging by this year’s jam-packed schedule of Live performances are guaranteed to draw a crowd at the Festival
events, the 2018 Festival, running from Saturday 30th June to of Firsts and my money’s on Liverpool theatre group Teatro
Saturday 14th July, is set to be the biggest and most exciting yet. Pomodoro making a real splash this summer when they deliver
their Cabaret from the Shadows showpiece spectacular. Blending
So what’s the festival all about? In a nutshell, it was inspired by a their own brand of theatre, twisted comedy and atmospheric music,
passion for creativity. Budding artists, musicians, poets and we’ve been warned to expect the unexpected!
performers are let loose to take to the stage, showcasing their
talents for an appreciative audience. Community spirit is at the For those who venture a little further afield, highlights include a
heart of the project so local residents, charities and businesses are fantastic two-week photography exhibition ‘Cynosure: A Photographic
all encouraged to take a proactive role. Everyone is welcome and a Exhibition’ at the Williamson Art Gallery; Professor Stephen Harding,
good time is guaranteed for little or no cost. expert on all things Viking, is delivering a lecture entitled ‘The
Legends and Sagas of the Trolls of Scandinavia’ at Bebington
Unlike many events, the Festival of Firsts is spread over two weeks Central Library; and there is the ‘Green Spaces Poster Exhibition’ at
and hosted in multiple venues. Not only does this mean everyone the Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre.
can get to experience the performances, activities and workshops,
and you don’t have to worry about squeezing it all into one Of course, none of this would be possible without the vision,
afternoon. With any luck the sun will be shining throughout, so dedication, and organisation of those who plan and arrange the
don’t miss the opportunity to dip in and out of activities across festival. Unsurprisingly, a two-week, multi-venue festival takes a
the entire fortnight. lot of time and effort to plan. It makes it all the more special that
the festival is entirely run by volunteers, committed to delivering a
A huge draw at the festival are the workshops on offer, giving community extravaganza to beat all others.
adventurous participants the opportunity to step out of their
comfort zone and try something new. Paul Costello’s guitar The Festival of Firsts has become an eagerly anticipated feature
workshop at West Kirby Arts Centre on 30th June is likely to be a on the local summer calendar and there’s no wonder why it has.
sellout, so book your place fast if you’ve not already done so. Not only does it provide an unbelievably wide range of
Paul is an experienced Wirral guitarist with a fabulous pedigree in entertainment, but it also showcases the camaraderie, sense of
the music industry. He plays host to an informative seminar for adventure and strong community spirit that West Wirral is lucky
classical and acoustic guitarists of all levels, helping participants enough to have in abundance.
hone their technique and answering any questions that arise
along the way. Other eagerly anticipated workshops throughout
the fortnight include Choir in a Day with James Sills, Katherine
Laird’s painting workshop, and Mako Media’s stop-motion
animation workshop.
The Lake 05
Inheritance Tax – The Residence Nil Rate Band has gone up
Do you know that the Inheritance Tax rules 4. How much will the allowance be?
changed in April 2018? Mark Duckworth,
When the RNRB was introduced in April 2017 the allowance was
Head of Wills, Trusts & Probate at Jackson
£100,000. In April this year the allowance increased to £125,000.
Lees explains how these changes may affect
Each year the allowance will increase by £25,000 until 2020. This will
you and the action you many want to take.
provide married couples and civil partners with the promised £1m
In April 2017, the government introduced a new inheritance tax allowance, as the allowance is transferrable between
measure to reduce the impact of Inheritance married couples and civil partners.
Tax on families – the ‘Residence Nil Rate
5. Can you lose the right to claim the allowance?
Band’ (RNRB). Due to the complexities
involved in claiming the RNRB and ensuring Yes, for example, where a property has been transferred to a
Mark Duckworth the ability to claim the additional allowance Discretionary Trust either during your lifetime or, on death by a
isn’t lost, it is extremely important to keep Wills under review. Years Will; as the property in these instances is not regarded as forming
ago it was common for individuals who were concerned about part of a person’s estate, you can lose the right to claim the
inheritance tax to incorporate Discretionary Trusts in their Wills. allowance.
However, those individuals now run the risk of their estates losing Also, individuals whose estates are greater than £2m may also lose
the ability to claim the new RNRB, unless they take specialist advice. the right to claim the RNRB as there is a tapered withdrawal of the
Mark addresses six of the main concerns raised by clients: allowance at a rate of £1 for every £2 over this threshold.
1. What does the RNRB mean? 6. What if I downsize or have sold my house due to being in
Since 6 April 2017, when someone dies, and their estate is above full-time care?
the basic inheritance tax (IHT) threshold (£325,000), the estate may The family home does not need to be owned by you at your death
be entitled to an additional allowance before any IHT is due (if the to qualify. There is an allowance, known as a ‘downsizing addition’,
person’s estate meets qualifying conditions). which can be claimed provided the home you disposed of was
2. Did my individual IHT allowance increase? owned by you on or after 8 July 2015 and would have qualified for
the RNRB had you retained it.
No. The individual IHT allowance of £325,000 is frozen until 2021.
3. Is everyone entitled to claim the new allowance?
No, not everyone will benefit from the allowance. The RNRB is only If you would like to talk to one of our specialist advisers
available where the main residence is passed on death to direct about the RNRB and how this may affect your estate,
descendants, which includes children, adopted children,
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stepchildren, grandchildren, or other lineal descendants. The list
also includes the spouses and civil partners of a lineal descendant, mobiles) or email enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk or visit
including their widow, widower or surviving civil partner. our website www.jacksonlees.co.uk
06 The Lake
QUEST 4 – PHOTO CHALLENGE By Heather Chapman
We continue Quest 4 with photographs 61 to 75.
Please help West Kirby Museum to identify these
photographs by email to heatherhistory11@gmail.com
QUEST 2 – ADDITIONAL SUCCESS
Elizabeth Davey has been told that Photo 23 was David Rushworth.
QUEST 3 – SUCCESS
A lady contacted us to say No. 33 is Mr (Norman?) Whitlow who worked in Insurance at Whitlow and Coombe in Hoylake.
She also recognised No. 38 as a Mr Lewis but can’t remember any further details.
Thanks to Joan Reynolds Jones who recognised her father-in-law, William Reynolds Jones, in photo 34.
William was Councillor for Park Ward for ten years and the chairman of Hoylake Urban District Council in 1954/55.
The Hulme family are becoming popular in these photographs. Beryl Stanley and Martin Hulme recognised their father,
John Stewart Hulme, 1925-1991, in photo 40. John worked for the Trustee Savings Bank from the age of 14 and retired
as Assistant General Manager for mid Lancashire and Merseyside. John was also recognised by his widow, Pat.
John Hulme was the son of Arthur Hulme in Photo 29 in Quest 2.
Photo 42 was recognised by Val Graff as James Pierce (aka Jim) Almond. He set up a solicitor’s firm, J P Almond, in Hoylake.
Moya Gladding recognised photo 44 as Bernard McGuire. Bernard was chairman of West Kirby Citizens Advise Bureau
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10 The Lake
Alan Percy, a trustee of the Friends of Grange Hill,
tells readers about plans to revitalise the war memorial
and enhance the Garden of Remembrance.
Cracked pavement
The pavement surface surrounding the plinth is also in a very poor
state, with serious cracks and crazing. This will be replaced with a
new resin bonded aggregate surface which will be much more
durable. Replacement of this surface also facilitates the installation
of a new lighting scheme for the monument, utilising modern LED
light fittings sunk flush with the base surface – with concealed wiring.
The street lighting pole, adjacent to the monument, which has a
temporary floodlight mounted on it for the Remembrance period,
will be removed. This pole was condemned some time ago by the
War Memorial Trust “as totally out of keeping with the memorial
and its setting”.
The new lighting scheme will require a new electrical installation and
replacement/refurbishment of the electricity supply cabinet.
Finally, the Friends Group are keen that views of the monument, the
garden, the Dee Estuary, the North Wales coastline and Liverpool
Bay are made available to a much wider audience, and propose to
I was very interested to read the informative piece by Rob Foster in install a webcam so that these images can be accessed over the
Jan/Feb issue of The Lake, which prompted me to follow up with a internet. The webcam will also include a CCTV facility to deter
report on the related activity of the Friends of Grange Hill (FofGH). vandalism and antisocial behaviour, which is an occasional problem.
FofGH was set up as a volunteer resource following a public meeting FofGH are actively seeking funds to implement all these works,
in 2012, to care for and enhance the Garden of Remembrance and so if any readers would like to help, join FofGH (£5.00 per year)
the wider hill. This activity is controlled by a Management Plan, or contribute in any way, we would be delighted to hear from
produced by Wirral Borough Council (WBC), which is regularly you (email: fofghmembership@gmail.com or telephone:
revised and updated, in recognition of Grange Hill’s designation 0151 625 0888).
both as a Regionally Important Geomorphological Site (RIGS) and Photographs by Mike Cox
a local Site of Biological Interest (SBI).
So far, in addition to the group’s regular vegetation maintenance
and litter removal, FofGH has raised funds to provide an all-ability
footpath to the Grade 2 Listed War Memorial. This major project
was completed in 2015.
Through the West Kirby Museum Group, FofGH provides visitors
with details of the men and women commemorated on the memorial,
together with updates on some of the unique flora and fauna of
Grange Hill.
In 2016 the FofGH had a series of meetings with WBC to discuss
improvements and repairs to the War Memorial and this resulted in
the formulation of plans for four new projects. These were discussed
with the War Memorials Trust which led to the commissioning of
a report from a highly regarded firm of architectural surveyors to
define the work required to preserve the monument and incorporate
some new features to improve the visitor experience.
The condition part of the report will deal with the deterioration the
monument has suffered due to the weather and passage of time –
such as pointing between the stones, the lead lettering of the names
Eroded lettering
of those honoured, and the rendering at the base of the plinth.14 The Lake
The dawn of a new era – the
‘Moby Dick’ opened in 1964.
By Heather Chapman
The Moby Dick was built behind the West Kirby Hotel. There was slamming car doors prevented me from getting to sleep. People
high fencing around the new building and I watched it emerge daily flocked to the Moby, not only locals, but also people from Chester,
as I waited for the bus to school. The licence was transferred from Lancashire, North Wales and surrounding areas. The Moby was
the West Kirby Hotel to the Moby Dick and then it was demolition the ‘in’ place to go, particularly on a Sunday evening when crowds
time for the West Kirby Hotel. It might have been a great shock of youngsters posed on the balcony. There was always plenty to
to Mr Sayer, the landlord of the West Kirby Hotel, who was used watch, from trendy youngsters parading their fashions to the
to running a traditional pub and was now faced with managing a ‘sports car set’ who arrived in style and left with a screech of tyres.
trendy, busy venue.
Parking became a nightmare and Ludlow Drive parking was
This photograph shows the West Kirby Hotel on the left, prior to restricted to one side of the road.
demolition, and the Moby Dick on the right.
The Moby Dick had a large foyer which accommodated entry to
the Ladies’ and Men’s toilets. The large room on the left was called
‘The Compass Room’ and had a nautical theme with comfortable
seating and a large compass on the ceiling. A small restaurant led
off the corner of this room and French windows led to the balcony.
When the Moby first opened, the doors to The Compass Room were
clear glass and somebody nearly knocked themselves out when
they walked into them with a pint glass in each hand. For safety, an
etching of the Moby Dick was engraved into the glass doors. The
room to the right was called ‘Ahab’s Cabin’. There was also a small
off licence adjoining Ahab’s Cabin, with entry from Village Road.
It was not long before Mr Sayer moved to another pub in Neston (I
think it was the Lady Hamilton), and Gilbert (Gilly) Cornfield became
the new landlord. Gilly knew all the regulars and was often in touch
with the police to oust troublemakers. Gilly banned troublemakers
and ruled the ‘ship’ admirably.
The 1960s saw the start of many new fashions. Tights were a new
concept – giving freedom from nylons and suspender belts. Mini
skirts were all the rage and ladies often wore wigs or hairpieces.
Leather and suede jackets were very fashionable. Lots of young
men drove sports cars. Hot pants were a big fashion trend in the
’60s and the young bar staff from the Moby Dick wore them.
Moby Dick in 1964
The change of name to Moby Dick was inspired by the classic
American book because West Kirby had nautical connections. It was
always affectionately known as ‘The Moby’ by locals.
The Moby Dick sign on the
side wall was designed by local
artist, Jos Armitage. It is still
there today, but covered by
creeper in the summer months.
It was at this time that Manweb
applied to put an electricity
substation alongside the Moby.
The opening of the Moby Dick
in June 1964 will forever be in
my timeline. My parents lived
in neighbouring Ludlow Drive
and I was trying to study for
my GCE in a front bedroom.
The road was crammed full of
cars visiting the Moby. 60s hot pants
The weather was good, windows These three staff members were left to right: Miss Sue Gill, Mrs
were open wide, and when I Sheila Morgan and Mrs Lynne Deer.
eventually decided on an early One evening Gilly announced that local celebrity, Peter Price, (in hot
night, the constant stream of pants) was on his way. Peter had used the phone box at the end of
people chatting, laughing and Ludlow Drive to request the announcement.The Lake 15
Pint glasses used in the Moby Dick were etched with a whale. My
friend had a party nearby and was inundated with gatecrashers
W NE COLUMN
from the Moby Dick. The following morning my friend’s mother
returned 12 glasses to the Moby Dick. Gilly was amazed – never
before had anybody returned any glasses!
By Graham Simpson, Whitmore & White
In 1981 there was a charity night held at the Moby with Les Dawson
as guest of honour.
Six wines for when
the sun shines
Here at Whitmore & White we don’t like the grass to grow under our feet.
It’s very important in retail to try to stay ahead of the curve and, so, from
both a food and wine/spirits perspective we like to keep our range as
fresh, new and innovative as possible. As such, this month, I am
highlighting some wines that we’ve recently taken on board to keep our
wine portfolio keen and interesting.
Tio Pepe Fino en Rama £16.95
Sherry isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, so to say. However, this youthful and
vibrant fino sherry from Gonzalez Byass is sensational. It’s bone dry as
expected. It is slightly salty and yeasty too. Again, as expected. Basically
classic Fino Sherry style, but with extra oomph.
Great with anchovies and olives.
1981 Moby charity night Gilly and Les Dawson
The Moby Dick continued to be popular during the ’70s, ’80s and Ribbonwood Sauvignon Blanc £12.95
’90s. It was only after the millennium that numbers reduced. Then it A classic Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc from the world-renowned Marlborough
became popular offering cheap pub meals. I am sure many readers region. Produced by the internationally respected Framingham Winery,
will recognise this advertisement which regularly appeared in the the name comes from the indigenous Ribbonwood tree which was planted
local free newspaper. next to the winery in 1998. This Sauvignon Blanc delivers intense notes
of lemon peel, nettles and blackcurrant leaf, while retaining a good mineral
character on the palate balancing with the fresh acidity.
Perfect on its own or with a goat’s cheese salad.
The Wolftrap White £9.95
Made by the famous South African winery, Boekenhoutskloof, who make
the cult classic The Chocolate Block, this combination of Viognier, Chenin
Blanc and Grenache Blanc is a spicy, aromatic blend, giving generous notes
of tropical fruit and toasty vanilla from maturation in oak barrels.
A wine that would match nicely with roast chicken.
Sogno di Ulisse Montepulciano d’Abruzzo £13.95
Wow! This is a very impressive wine. Many Montepulciano d’Abruzzos
are run of the mill, standard Italian wine list fare and a good go-to when
thinking about what to have with a pizza. This wine, however, is far from
‘standard’. It is rich. It is ripely fruited with blackberry and redcurrant
notes. It has good acidity to balance the fruit and the tannins are smooth.
This makes for an incredibly pleasant drinking experience.
Yes, it will, of course, go with pizza, but try it with lamb as well.
‘Zolla’ Primitivo di Manduria £18.95
The Moby Dick lasted nearly 50 years and is now part of the history From the Vigneti del Salento winery in Puglia. This is the big brother to
of West Kirby. In 2013 the Moby Dick was refurbished and became one of our best sellers, the ‘I Muri’ Primitivo. Made by Filippo Baccalaro,
the famous winemaker at the Farnese winery, it is a super ripe and
Hickory’s Smokehouse. concentrated wine. With ultra smooth tannins and bags of bramble
fruit, this wine is a sure-fire winner and, judging by its impact on our
customers to date, it could be ever-present on the shelves.
Try this with a rare rib-eye steak.
Peter Lehmann ‘The Barossan’ Shiraz £17.95
The name Peter Lehmann has always been synonymous with the Barossa
Valley in South Australia. He was a founding member of the ‘Barons of
Barossa’ brotherhood and, until his death in 2013, was very influential in
bringing Australian wine to the world. This wine is so rich, smooth, spicy
and chocolate-like it’s almost unreal. It has structure too, so will last
many years in bottle if you can be tempted to put a few bottles aside.
Great with fillet steak or dare I say it... BBQ food…?
Hickory’s being built in 201316 The Lake
Wirral Bikeathon
SUNDAY 10TH JUNE 2018, START 9.30
ARROWE COUNTRY PARK
14-MILE OR 28-MILE ROUTES
This is a fun-filled family event – a ride not a race – with all kinds
of cycles taking part. We’ve seen reclining bikes, hand bikes,
unicycles, a wheelchair, and a range of tandems and trailer bikes.
Our great local cycling legend, Chris Boardman, has been our patron
and a huge supporter of the event over these many years, together
with members of his family.
The ride is a figure of eight loop around the Wirral with start,
Hello everybody, I’m Ian Waring and I own and run Hearing Expert in Greasby, midpoint and finish in Arrowe Country Park. It takes in north Wirral
I qualified as a Registered Hearing Audiologist over 20 years ago and through Caldy and the Wirral Way to West Kirby and Moreton. The
have been helping Wirral to hear better ever since. As a member of the second section goes from the park to Thornton Hough, Storeton
British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA) I undergo continuing and Landican. There is musical entertainment in the park along with
professional development and am constantly refreshing my skill set, learning hot and cold refreshments. Light refreshments are available at two
new techniques every year. The very latest of these skills is wax removal
using microsuction (a tiny vacuum cleaner) and an endoscope (a tiny
checkpoints on the route which is 28 miles in all – for those wanting
camera). The camera is placed inside the ear, enabling me to watch on a a shorter ride a section of only 14 miles is possible. Each participant
screen to see wax being removed as the procedure is carried out. gets a T-shirt and a medal is presented at the end of the ride.
Changing lives for the better with cutting-edge hearing instrument More than ever this year we are relying on your support to help us
technology gives me the greatest satisfaction. New developments in this reach our target of £1 million for the charity Bloodwise. Since we
field allow me to fit tiny hidden, rechargeable (so you don’t have to change
batteries) hearing devices that can stream TV and telephone calls straight
started the event in 1999, you have helped us raise the magnificent
into your hearing aid. Advancements like this enable my patients to get on sum of £920,000.
with their lives and not be held back by loss of hearing.
Cyclists can sign up now at www.wirralbikeathon.com or download
Our hearing begins to deteriorate from the day we are born. The smallest an entry form. The entrance fee for adults is £15.00 (£25.00 on the
bones in the body, the ossicular chain, bridge the gap between the eardrum day) and for those aged 15 and under it is £5.00 (£5.00 on the day).
(the outer ear) and the cochlear (the inner ear) – these are the only bones
that are fully formed when we are born. I find the whole structure and
All those taking part on the day are entered into a draw to win a
intricacy of the ear fascinating and it is one of the reasons I love what I do. Boardman Bike generously donated by Chris.
Simply removing wax from the ear canal (a simple procedure, usually lasting
COME ALONG AND JOIN US!
five to ten minutes) can elicit responses of ‘pleased’ to ‘ecstatic’ from my
patients. Twice this year alone we have had patients suffering vertigo and
tinnitus, which they have believed to be permanent until we’ve removed wax
and given them instant relief.
Independence: All high street providers are tied to supply chains that they
have with one or two hearing aid manufacturers. This limits their choice
and ultimately what they can offer you. As I am an independent supplier of
hearing instruments, all the manufacturers constantly vie for my business.
This enables me to supply any cutting-edge hearing instrument technology,
once I’ve tested it and if I think it’s any good. I will give you bespoke hearing
instruments tailored to your particular needs and coupled with a personalised
rehabilitation package for the lifetime of the hearing aid. This personalised
aftercare guarantees you get the best out of your hearing instruments, year
after year. So, if your hearing changes, the instruments are reprogrammed to
accommodate this change, free of charge.
Buy with confidence. We offer all this, with a 100% money back guarantee.
You’ve nothing to lose, and remember – HEAR BETTER, LIVE BETTER.The Lake 17
New Headway support
group in West Kirby
Brain injury charity Headway Wirral has marked its 30th anniversary
with the launch of a new support group in Wirral at Westbourne Hall,
Westbourne Road, West Kirby.
The new group, sponsored by Hilary Meredith Solicitors, will meet in
Westbourne Hall every Monday morning between 10 am and 12 noon,
supplementing the other three groups which meet in Bromborough
and Birkenhead every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. To
celebrate the launch of the new group there was a formal launch
attended by supporters of Headway on Wednesday 25 April 2018.
Phil Barr, Development Officer for Headway Wirral, said: “We are
delighted to be able to open a fourth group during what will be our
30th anniversary in 2018. This now means that people in the West
of Wirral will have better access to our services and benefit from
our support. I am very grateful to Hilary Meredith Solicitors, as
Are you struggling with
without their help we would not be able to afford to do this.”
Headway Wirral has nearly 100 members who attend its support
your smartphone?
groups across Wirral, as well as a fortnightly drop-in at the Brain
Injury and Stroke Unit at Clatterbridge Hospital.
Dianne Yates, partner at Hilary Meredith Solicitors, said: “We are
thrilled to support the launch of this new Headway support group What do happy phone owners know that you might not?...
in Wirral. ...they know where they can get expert advice.
“Traumatic brain injuries have life-changing implications for
individuals and their families.
It can be overwhelming to understand the full potential of your
“Headway does a great and important job in supporting people with smartphone or tablet so here are 2 of 20 useful tips that you, or
brain injury through a wide range of services, including rehabilitation someone you know, might find helpful:
programmes, carer support, social reintegration, community outreach
and respite care.” 7. Problem: Phone not charging or charging intermittently?
We are seeing more and more charging ports filled with debris. We
Hilary Meredith Solicitors acts for clients whose injuries range
would recommend turning out your pockets or even hoovering them
from the straightforward to those of maximum severity, including
brain injury. after the wash as you will get rid of any fluff and small particles that
can enter the charging dock which, over time, become compressed
and very often damage the delicate pins inside.
8. Problem: Please don’t be scammed through a WhatsApp text!
We have had several reports of a text message circulating
pretending to be from WhatsApp offering the recipient to buy
lifetime access for 99p. Remember, WhatsApp is FREE, you do not
need to pay for it! So, if you get a message like this please delete it
and totally ignore it.
Don’t miss more useful tips in the next magazine edition. If you
want to know more, book a lesson with us on 0151 342 2004.
Article prepared for you by Greg and Eva at Fonehouse Heswall.
Phil Barr and Phil Kelly from Headway Wirral with Ceris Jones from Hilary Meredith Solicitors18 The Lake
The Lake 19
First-ever local Aquathon
makes quite a splash!
By Lindsey Collins
On Sunday 4 March, Calday Grange Adult Swimming Club held a Calday Grange Adult Swimming Club, which arranged the Aquathon,
successful fundraising ‘Aquathon’ event, which saw over 40 participants is one such group. It has a wide range of members of all ages,
complete a 400-metre swim at Calday indoor swimming pool, ranging from super-fit triathlon-lovers to those for whom the idea
followed by a 5 kilometre run around neighbouring roads. of competition is utterly abhorrent and who simply want to stretch
their groaning limbs in a warm pool once or twice a week, meet new
Starting at 9am, the race required the intrepid participants to first
friends, and then have a nice chat in the changing rooms before
complete 16 lengths of the 25-metre pool. Swimmers were set off
perhaps going for a coffee. The club has lane swimming sessions
at one-minute intervals in four lanes before leaping out, quickly
every morning, most lunchtimes and some evenings. Lifeguards are
donning warm running gear, and heading outside for the 5k run.
always on duty. Members can choose between the slow, medium or
The running route would be challenging enough for most people,
fast lanes, and do as many or as few lengths as they like, happy in
but was rendered even more so by the inclusion of two steep
the knowledge that they are improving their cardiovascular fitness,
uphill stretches. (Anyone who runs regularly around the West Kirby
maintaining suppleness and muscle tone and keeping their GP
and Caldy area will know only too well how difficult it is to find a
happy, not to mention simply having fun. Why not come and give
route that doesn’t involve a hard slog up a hill somewhere along
us a try? You won’t regret it!
the line!)
For more information about Calday Grange Adult Swimming
All participants were rewarded with goody bags as mementos, the
Club, please contact John Chapman on 625 7013 or Calday
winners also receiving prizes. Some participants had entered as a
Pool on 625 7170.
relay team, with one partner completing the swim before tagging
their teammate to set them off for the run. Dodgy joints that By popular demand, another Aquathon has been arranged for
happily engage in swimming and yet protest when subjected to Sunday 22 July. Julie Dala is the event organiser and can be
running were thus spared, enabling people of all shapes, ages and contacted on Julie.Webb66@gmail.com. Details will soon be
standards to take part. It truly was a ‘Race for All’… including some displayed on Calday Pool website www.caldaypool.org.uk under
who just came along for the delicious home-made cakes sold on Calday Grange ASC. Everyone is welcome to enter the Aquathon –
the day! you do NOT need to be a member.
The race was the brainchild of Calday Grange Adults Swimming
Club member, Julie Dala, who proficiently planned, organised and
delivered the event, assisted by other club members who
volunteered as marshals and timekeepers.
The winners were:
Ladies: 1st – Joanne Yorke, 2nd – Sally Holt, 3rd – Sarah Roberts.
Men: 1st – Morgan Paget, 2nd – Matthew Huntbach, – 3rd Paul Skipper.
The Relay was won by Jane Roberts and Mandy McGonigle.
It’s the first time an event such as this has been held at Calday
Indoor pool, which is a magnificent facility situated in Gourleys Lane
and expertly managed by the Calday Grange Swimming Pool Trust.
Many locals regularly drive past the entrance to the pool, without
knowing of its existence and there are others who erroneously
assume it is a private facility. However, the pool is home to a
diverse range of local amateur clubs and groups and provides a
homely, clean and well-equipped venue for anyone who simply
enjoys being in the water.20 The Lake
We take a look at local business Drone Factor who will
provide aerial footage at a number of local events...
Save the date! Sunday 24th June will be a busy one – be sure to Hilbre Island, then paddling their way to the Dee Sailing Club for
dust off your wetsuits for the Wirral Kayak Challenge and stretch some well-earned R&R. On average, it takes around ten hours to
those hamstrings for the Wirral Walk! complete the route; this year, they are expecting over 100 kayakers
to partake!
Keep a lookout in the skies above too, as this year will be the first
time ever that both magnificent events will have aerial footage If you’re interested in taking part, head to the Ship Inn, Hoylake,
captured by local business, Drone Factor Ltd. Throughout the day, from Wednesday 2nd May to sign up and grab your sponsor forms,
Drone Factor will be soaring the skies capturing the amazing scenes and every Wednesday thereafter until the 20th June. Just a head’s
of hundreds of kayakers gliding through the waters of our peninsula up – it’s not a race! So be sure to take your time and enjoy the
coastline, as well as the waves of walkers marching their way to the collective team spirit and look out for your fellow kayakers.
finish line.
Following the same trail that day, the Wirral Walk, which started in
Partners Sam and Amy set up Drone Factor in April 2017 and a 1986, allows people to raise money through sponsorship for their
year later, they are proud to be the go-to people on the Wirral for own Charity or Good Cause. Over the last few years the popularity
remote inspection work, 3D mapping and cinematics. Responsible of the walk has increased to the point where in excess of £100,000
and professional, Drone Factor Ltd has worked with the BBC at the has been raised each year for local charities; overall, around £3 to
Gardener’s Question Time 70th Anniversary Garden Party at £4 million has been raised over 32 years! This year, an estimated
Ness Gardens; they have teamed up with Liverpool John Moore’s 2,000 people – young and old – will be taking to the start line,
University to carry out research into future applications of drone proudly representing over 300 different local charities.
technologies, and are working with other local businesses such as
AKOM Creative, Les Perry Roofing, and Concept Corner in New
Brighton, where their canvas prints are for sale. Drone Factor Ltd is
the only unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) service provider in Business
Network International (BNI) in Merseyside and are among the 10% of
drone businesses represented by the Drone Safe Register, a network
of licensed and insured drone pilots.
Since 2012, the Wirral Kayak Challenge has raised over £23,000
for a number of charities. This year’s event will be in aid of two
charities – Claire House Children’s Hospice and Wirral Holistic Care
Services. This will be the seventh year the Wirral Kayak Challenge
has taken to the Mersey waters in New Brighton; they’ll be following
the coast around into the Irish Sea, stopping for a quick cuppa on
To join the walk, head to their website at www.wirralcoastalwalk.
org to register online and if you’d like to raise money for charity,
sponsorship forms are available to download too! It costs just £5
for adults and £1 for children to register, so dust off those walking
boots and enjoy the beautiful scenery of our peninsula coastline.
To put people’s minds at ease, Drone Factor works closely with
Wirral Country Parks and Natural England to ensure that all the
correct and legal permissions in place prior to filming. Be sure to
keep a lookout on the day for Drone Factor taking to the skies and
give them a wave. Let’s hope the sun is shining!22 The Lake
Rod Tann discusses some of Wirral Society’s current casework...
You may like to know that the Society, as its name suggests, takes an Proposed Hoylake Golf Resort
interest in many different environmental aspects that relate to the whole
A recent meeting was held between various interest groups and senior
of the Wirral Peninsula, down as far as the Shropshire Union Canal. But
members of the Wirral Council’s planning/regeneration team, to discuss
the casework I choose to include in this regular column is either related
Hoylake Village Life’s alternative Wildfowl and Wetland Centre proposal
to specific matters affecting this corner of the peninsula, or more
for the area. While the meeting was considered useful, the Stop the
general matters that have implications either for the area covered by
Hoylake Golf Resort Action Group remain concerned that the Council
Wirral Metropolitan Borough – or else the whole of the peninsula.
will continue to press ahead with its proposals for its own plans,
Local Plan comprising two golf courses, hotel and training facility, together with
We now know that the Government is unconvinced by Wirral Council’s 160 Band H houses and a new link road. If this is so, the Group are also
reply as to why it has been taking so long to produce this ‘strategic’ sceptical that despite assurances, the Council will not give stakeholders
Plan. The Council is now just one of three nationally that will be the and the community adequate opportunity to shape and influence the
subject of investigations by the Government’s chief planner and his final design of the resort.
staff. Apart from the matter of unforeseen cost to the Council’s budget,
the uncertainties as to how the Local Plan process would be carried out,
should the Government take over the plan’s production, raises many
questions. The Society has written to Sajid Javid’s department, asking
for an assurance that, should this happen, organisations such as ours
could be sure of still being involved in the consultation process.
New Housing in Moreton
A year ago the Society was in contact with the Company’s agents to
establish the progress of the proposed new housing development on
this site and the restoration of the Jellicoe ‘Water Feature’. We were
Government intervention on Green Belt applications told they were currently seeking a developer for this work, which had
In the last issue, I said the Society was trying to establish why the previously received outline planning permission. We are now trying to
Government had all but abandoned acting as the ‘backstop’ for find out why there is this delay, given the need for more houses such
as these to be built in the Wirral in the right places.
significant planning decisions in cases where Councils’ approvals have
been given – mainly for building in the Green Belt. We now learn that,
from 2012, it was decided the Government would only intervene in the The Gilroy ‘Scrape’ West Kirby
most exceptional circumstances. We are now asking the Government The Society is pleased that a Freedom of Information enquiry has
whether their unwillingness to intervene extends to controversial recently been made to Wirral Council, to establish if any progress has
applications for building in the Green Belt, such as the anticipated been made in designating this area as a ‘Local Wildlife Site’. The enquiry
application by Wirral Council will be making for luxury housing as part is also seeking to find out, among other things, whether various funding
of the proposed Hoylake Golf Resort. options have been pursued, whether there has been any progress in
negotiations with the landowner, and also whether any recent contact
has been made with RSPB. We await the response with interest. In the
Birkenhead-Wallasey Docks – ‘Wirral Waters’ Scheme: We are meantime, we see the recent heavy rain has partially refilled the scrape.
pleased to note that following the plans to proceed with the ‘Legacy
Foundation’ project, I referred to in the last edition – which will provide
some 500 apartments – Peel Holdings has recently submitted
applications for planning permission for two further projects on the dock
estate: a new 30,000 sq ft, £6m office development –‘No 1 Tower Road
South’, aimed at helping small businesses develop, and also a £17m
‘Extra-Care Village’ project, which will include a range of housing options
to cater for a spectrum of abilities, including 34 one- and two-bedroom
apartments for independent living – to six ‘households’ with up to 12
residents in each household. The Care Village will provide 24-hour
support, including nursing and dementia care and in totality provides for
the equivalent of 109 residential units. While this is on a smaller scale
than the Legacy housing project, it will still bring a further part of the
underused dockside brownfield land into good use, and also go some The Society welcomes people who would like to lend us
way towards further helping to satisfy the five-year housing delivery their support, and so add to our lobbying strength. The
targets, thus reducing pressure on the Wirral Borough Green Belt. We
subscription is just £10 a year. You can find further
learn Peel will shortly be making a further announcement for another
housing project at Wirral Waters. All these projects are being assisted
details on our website www.wirralsociety.net or contact
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Woggle Talk – by Rastus
This series of articles looks at West Wirral Scouting over the last 100 years and,
in particular, highlights the jottings and memories of the 1st West Kirby Group.
8: More activities in the 1950s Inter-Troop Competitions
Our beautiful HQ and spacious grounds were used for many activities. 1956 Scout Challenge at Bridge Road HQ
Quiz Nights, Parents’ Dance Evenings and Beetle Drives (remember
these?) were very popular and helped to swell the coffers to purchase
‘Guinea Minor’ lightweight tents and other camping gear.
Very Noisy!
A ‘Pop Group’ even played at one of our 1950s Scout Fairs – on the lawn.
Scouters l-r: Ted Horsley (Akela), JUB (Assistant Senior Scout Master),
Mrs Carr (Kaa), Ron Godson (GSM), Tommy Thompson (Senior Troop
Leader): Far right: Mr & Mrs Vic Eddon (Group Leader).
Besides camping competitions like Patrol Camping and Cooking (Tom
Local Scouting Activities Temple Trophy) held each summer at Overchurch, another highlight was
the annual Swimming Gala held at the very cold, often slimy, outdoor
West Kirby in the 1950s was a wonderful place for outdoor Scouting
Overchurch Baths. Some years the gala was held at Hoylake Baths
activities. The shore, two golf courses and the rambling open spaces on
(when Overchurch was closed).
Grange and Caldy Hill as well as other areas now developed into housing
estates were ideal ‘wide-game’ sites. The 1st West Kirby group was
privileged to have access to the Combermere Observatory adjacent to Anniversary Church Parades
the war memorial on Grange Hill (Dave Ledger was a P/L). This vantage Each year local Scouts ‘trooped their colours’ with a street march and
point was a superb base for sending semaphore messages (remember parade followed by church service at various Hoylake and West Kirby
this quiet, visible means of communication?) to patrols who then relayed churches. The photo shows the 1st West Kirby Scouts entering St
the message to other patrols – a bit like Chinese whispers – to start the Hildeburgh’s Church, Stanley Road, Hoylake, in October 1955 with their
wide game. leader Ron Dewar and supervising Scouters (Geoff Bevan and
Ron Godson).
The Lookout
After such a hectic, but enjoyable, wide game, happy, sweaty Scouts
returned to the shelter and safety of the HQ to assess the results and
close the meeting. Every meeting started with the unfurling of the Union
Jack (attention and saluting) and an inspection. The meeting closed with
brief comments and messages, the lowering of the flag (attention and
salute) and a short prayer followed by hot tea at the canteen with
“rubber jobs” and “leppermint pumps” (remember!), as the duty patrol
tidied the hall and brushed the £200 floor spotlessly clean using wet
tea leaves from the canteen’s large tea pots.The Lake 25
West Kirby Annual Cub and Scout Sports Day A sad Note
This was a fun sports day held on the fields behind Greenbank Road No article should end on a sad note. However, it is my duty to report
every summer. the loss of our beloved Scoutmaster ‘Skip’ Hazlehurst (1936–1956). Skip
(‘Ebb’) was a wonderful leader and role model and had a great influence
on all his Scouts. Taken from us at a tender age to serve the Scout
troops in heaven was not only a shock for all of us but a major blow for
1st West Kirby and West Wirral Scouting in general. Skip was honoured
with an unveiling of memorial gates at HQ with a huge attendance of
a distraught public. I believe these gates now adorn the new 1st West
Kirby HQ at the top of Gresford Avenue. Skip, your memories are still
discussed by ‘old Scouts’ (like myself). You gave us our foundations for
life’s challenges. You will never be forgotten! RIP.
Thanks to Val Frost for the photographs
Christmases and Kindling Wood
Christmastime is usually a fun, happy time of the year but for some
people it is a lonely, cold holiday. This was especially true in the 1950s
for the many WW1 and WWII widows who had sacrificed everything,
especially their husbands and sons, for our peace. For a couple of
Christmases our Patrol tried to make their Christmas time a little more
enjoyable by visiting and handing out small hampers. Our PL organised
carol singing at homes where we had been invited. The donated money
was used to purchase goods, supplemented with generous donations
from friendly grocers. Word soon got out of our deeds and many
strangers added to our collection. Remember this was the 1950s and
the only means of heating was an open coal fire. Of course, kindling
wood was essential as a fire starter. All shop deliveries were in wooden
boxes, which were ideal dry, thin fire starters. We had oodles of wooden
box donations from local businesses who often delivered to our Bridge
Road HQ. It didn’t take us long to chop and bundle the wood. The fun
part for our Patrol was delivering the booty to surprised and very
grateful ‘oldies’ so they could enjoy a warmer, happier Christmas!
The charity carol singing continued in the Senior Scouts years and was
made much more enjoyable with the company of young ladies from the
Hoylake Sea Rangers!
1957 Wolf Cub Pack Christmas Party
1957 was my final year in the Scouts, before I (and fellow Scouts)
moved into the very active and progressive Senior Scouts. It was also
Baden-Powell’s Centenary Year and was celebrated worldwide. The 9th
World Scout Jamboree was held at Sutton Coldfield in the Midlands –
I’m sure many readers visited on day trips, like my family and myself!
West Wirral Scouting celebrated the birthdays with another Scouting
Water Pageant on West Kirby Marine Lake some 28 years after the
‘Coming of Age’ 3rd World Jamboree – ‘The Incredible Adventures of
Captain Curdles‘ in 1929. The 1957 activity is the topic of the next
Woggle Talk.
Next issue:
Arrr – me hearties!!! Woggle Talk 9: 1957 ‘Kon-Tiki and all that’28 The Lake
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The Pet Column By Abbas Hussain of Principal Pets in Heswall
‘The Lake’
Do you know what you’re feeding your dog? They say ‘you are what you
• Martial Arts classes
eat’, and that goes just as much for dogs as it does for people! When is
available for children
as young as 4yrs,
the last time you looked at the ingredients list on the pack of dog food
families and adults. you give to your beloved pet? We know it’s a minefield when choosing
the best food for your dog, so we’ve put together the good, bad and
• All sessions lead by downright ugly ingredients in dog food and what these mean for your dog.
head TAEKWONDO
coach Jason Rodd The Good
5th Degree. Fresh Chicken, Beef, Turkey, etc: The type of fresh meat should be
specified – chicken, turkey or lamb, etc. Meat is a good source of protein,
although red meats are higher in cholesterol and should be kept to a
minimum for the health of your dog’s heart.
Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Beef Meal, etc: Again, the type of meat should
be specified – chicken meal or beef meal, etc. ‘Meal’ is a dry form of meat
and can also be labelled as dry or dehydrated meat.
Liver or Heart: In general, liver and heart are exceptionally beneficial to
National Care Home Day
dogs. They are rich in copper and vitamins B12, A, C, B5 and B6, are easily
digested and highly palatable.
Named Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables such as peas,
cranberries and carrots, etc., provide health-promoting antioxidants, as well
as a spectrum of nutrients including vitamins A, CK and B1, as well as being a
good source of fibre.
Brown Rice: Brown rice is easily digested and a good source of a wide
variety of nutrients. including iron, manganese, selenium, omega 3 oils and
three B vitamins. It is also a good source of fibre, important for maintaining
intestinal health.
The Bad
Cereals and Grains: The generic terms ‘cereals’ and ‘grains’ can refer to
any product of any cereal, including wheat, rice, oats and maize. While some
manufacturers use this generic term to hide their secret formula, the term is
often used for low-grade grain products that can be nutritionally poor. Also,
as the source of grains is not specified, the manufacturers can change the
A Wirral care home opened its doors to the public for celebrations to composition of the dog food between batches.
mark a national open day focused on creating community relationships. Meat and Animal Derivatives: This encompasses all the fleshy parts of the
animal – fresh or preserved, and all products and derivatives of the processing
The Hazelwell, a residential, nursing, palliative and respite care home of the carcass of the animal. Clearly this is a very loose term and gives no
in Heswall, joined thousands of other care homes around the UK clue as to the animal or parts of the animal being used.
taking part in Care Home Open Day in April. Vegetable Protein Extracts: This is another term that sheds no light in what
is in the food. It gives no indication of which vegetables are used or how the
The 55-bed care home was opened in July 2016 and has been rated proteins are extracted. Common sources of vegetable protein extract are
as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator soya, maize and wheat, which have been linked to dietary intolerance and
of health and social services in England. should probably be avoided for sensitive dogs.
Oils and Fats: This broad term includes all fats from animal and plant
The idea behind Care Home Open Day, now in its sixth year, is to sources. Again, umbrella terms like this make it very difficult to know exactly
encourage local people to visit care homes in the community and what is in the dog’s food and could include low grade or highly processed or
work together to build long-lasting relationships. potentially harmful oils.
The suggested theme in 2018 for Care Home Open Day was ‘linking The Ugly
communities’, so The Hazelwell invited the general public to visit the Colourants: Common artificial colourings in dog foods include Sunset Yellow,
home for a special buffet lunch. Visitors also got the chance to meet Tartrazine, Patent Blue V and Titanium Dioxide. The effects of these ingredients
new care home manager Kathryn McGuiness. are similar in dogs as they are in children, with reduced attention span and
hyperactivity being common. It is also worth noting that dogs are largely colour
Kathryn said: “As the new care home manager of The Hazelwell, it blind, so the colourings are added to appeal to owners rather than the dogs.
was wonderful meeting members of the community from Heswall for
Propylene Glycol: This synthetic compound absorbs water and is sometimes
this special Care Home Open Day. used to keep ‘semi-moist’ foods moist. It also has antibacterial properties
and can be used as a preservative in some foods. Although it has been
“These are exactly the type of events we want to be involved in as
approved for use in dog foods it has been linked with asthma and allergic
a home as they are fantastic for building relationships with the local reactions. Other common uses for this compound include car antifreeze and
community and bringing generations together. in de-icing aircraft!
“Our residents really enjoyed it and there was a real buzz around the If your dog is prone to food intolerance, it’s best to steer away from
home about it. It was certainly Care Home Open Day to remember.” non-specific terms such as ‘cereals’ and ‘animal fats’.
We hope this information is helpful, but do come to see us for more advice.
For more information about The Hazelwell, contact Kathryn on Does your dog suffer from digestive issues, including loose stools, flatulence
0151 342 9654, email info@thehazelwell.com or visit or bad breath? Does your dog have dry, itchy skin? Why not visit us and we
www.thehazelwell.com can see if changing your dog’s food could help.You can also read
