Danebridge staff presented a draft project plan to a recent meeting of their Patient Participation Group (PPG) with the aim of consulting with patients, NHS groups and Cheshire West & Chester Council departments prior to closing the Sandiway Surgery.

A letter went out before Christmas from Danebridge Medical Practice to all their patients (c. 25,000) explaining the key reasons behind their decision and requesting the completion and submission of a survey questionaire, which will also be available online (it should be noted that the majority of their patients reside away from our parish and hence have less interest in maintaining the status quo). There are roughly 5000 patients in and around the Parish who would choose to use Sandiway Surgery and they will need to make their opinion count.

Many of you will have met new PCSO Imogen Graffham who recently joined Cheshire Police and completed training last month in her new role.

Imogen works alongside PCSO Nichola Devey in covering the community area of Weaverham, Acton Bridge and Cuddington and Sandiway, and with this extra resource we are now able to get more attention to our community.  Imogen was previously a call handler in the Cheshire Police control room.  She is keen to meet people at her regular surgeries in the village to hear any concerns, and is planning to work with Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators in the New Year to cover local issues and assist them with crime prevention. Please contact her using This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and follow the Twitter account @WeaverCuddPol.

Brian Gray was recognised as a Recently Retired Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator and thanked for his almost 30 years of service to the community by the Cheshire Neighbourhood Watch Association at their recent AGM in November.  Brian was unable to attend the AGM to receive his award last month, but was presented with his certificate and gift voucher at his home by Heather Thompson, Communications Administrator for the CNWA.  Brian and Heather both live on Hadrian Way and Heather took over from Brian as Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator in this area in February 2019.

Brian was first 'volunteered' as a 'senior co-ordinator' by PC Phil Woods when Homewatch schemes were set up in Sandiway following a series of public meetings.  This was probably around 1990, and before e-mail was common in the wider community.  Most distribution of information to members was on little pieces of paper pushed through letter boxes and about six 'co-ordinators' were also 'volunteered' to be a focus for a group of ten houses or so to share the work.  Brian was supported by his wife Vivienne, and they welcomed newcomers to their Homewatch patch by giving out copies of the Village Directory booklet.

Fortunately Cuddington and Sandiway is a very low crime area, but over the years Brian passed information to the police on several occasions, once to alert them to a suspicious vehicle parked on Hadrian Way that later turned out to have been used by burglars who raided Moore’s garage.  The perpetrators were later caught by the police.  Brian was amused to be informed by Phil Woods that one report he submitted about 'suspicious activity' by a group of young men one afternoon meant that he had picked out a plain clothes police drugs squad working in the village after action along Kennel Lane! Importantly his regular contact with neighbours enabled everyone to know what was going on and help residents to feel safer before the village website was so comprehensive.

Homewatch started first in Cheshire and spread across the country.  It has recently been re-branded Neighbourhood Watch and the network covers 2.7 million households nationwide.  The purpose is to keep communities safe via the simple principles of 1. Know your neighbour, 2. Be neighbourly, and 3. Be active in the community.  Neighbourhood Coordinators registered with CNWA receive community safety messages directly from Cheshire Police and work with their local PCSOs on crime prevention and to address any issues.  If you are interested to join Neighbourhood Watch, get yourself registered on http://cheshire.ourwatch.org.uk or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more.

British Telecom started a consultation process for the removal of these two public payphone boxes back in September.  These boxes are located in Poplar Close/ Mere Lane and on Norley Road (in front of Cuddington shops).  The borough council asked whether our local Parish Council, or maybe a community, want to 'adopt' one or both of these telephone boxes - the Parish Council responded earlier in November by deciding to 'adopt' both boxes.

A public survey will be carried out in December to decide upon future usage of these facilities: the survey is available online ( press here ) or paper-based available at John Dudley's Hairshop on Tricket Lane, Handley's Newsagents in Sandiway and Delamere Park Clubhouse.

The council decided to go ahead with the reduction of the speed limit on Mill Lane, Cuddington Lane and Barrastitch Lane.  Currently it is 60mph and this was considered to be too fast for the conditions on these narrow winding lanes so it will be reduced to 40mph.

The lowering of the limit has been requested by residents with properties on these lanes and on Delamere Park.  The project will cost £7,000 of which CWAC will pay half, our Ward Councillors will pay £1,750 and the cost to the parish will therefore be £1,750.

The Ark will again be supporting the Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day on December 13th. Come along in your Christmas jumper and enjoy their culinary delights!  All profits from the day will go to the Save the Children Fund.

The Ark will then be closed for its Winter break & panto use, reopening on February 14th.

The village is to have a Memorial Garden. It will be on the grass outside Sandiway School and will consist of 2 brick walls with granite inlays engraved with the names of the fallen from the two World Wars. There will also be a bench and flower beds. The bricks and labour will be provided by Weaver Vale Housing Trust, the engraved plaques will come as a donation from our ward councillors’ members budget, and labour will be provided by CWAC apprentices.

New timetable commences Sunday 15th December. Times at Cuddington are unchanged, except for two trains to Chester: 0847 Monday to Friday will depart at 0851, and the 0045 Monday to Friday nights will depart at 0048.

Monday 9 to Thursday 12 December: The 2341 from Manchester to Chester (due Cuddington 0045) is replaced by a bus, calling at Cuddington at 0136 only if required to set down. An additional bus starts from Knutsford at 0023 (Tuesday to Friday mornings) to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0106. The 22:52 Chester to Manchester (2314 from Cuddington) will be replaced by a bus, calling at Cuddington at 2342. The 2223 Cuddington to Manchester will call additionally at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme and arrive Manchester Piccadilly at 2335.

Christmas and New Year

Tuesday 24 December. The last train to Manchester will be the 2102 from Chester, 2123 from Cuddington. The last train to Chester will be the 2041 from Manchester, 2148 from Cuddington.
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 December: no trains
Tuesday 31 December: The last train to Manchester will be the 2102 from Chester, 2123 from Cuddington. The last train to Chester will be the 2041 from Manchester, 2148 from Cuddington.
Normal service on other days.

Please check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrail.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

At Monday's Parish Council meeting Malcolm Hill was co-opted on to the council representing the Sandiway Ward. This brings the Council back up to its full complement following a recent resignation.  Malcolm can be contacted via email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Currently the Girlguiding leaders operating from our Village Hall are having to place girls on waiting lists for places as the units in the village are full. With more leaders they could offer places to more girls who are keen to join.

If you are able and willing to offer your services as a volunteer, please put your name forward at www.girlguiding.org.uk.

Thank you.

Sandiway Library closed for building repairs in September this year and although initial estimates scheduled it to reopen this month, the work will now take a little longer.  It is now anticipated the library will re-open at the beginning of February 2020.

Construction work has involved complex internal and external piling. The entire building will then be re-carpeted, ceiling lights replaced, internal redecoration completed and also the restocking of library equipment to transform it back into use for its many customers.

Since September alternative arrangements have been available at nearby locations to help customers return or borrow books during the closure and these will continue. All previous loans will have their due dates extended again to the beginning of February 2020.

The extended opening hours at Barnton and Weaverham Libraries will continue during the temporary closure.

BARNTON LIBRARY, Townfield Lane-01606 274360 
Monday 2pm-7pm 
Tuesday 9.30pm-1pm, 2pm-5pm 
Wednesday 2pm-7pm 
Thursday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm 
Friday 2pm-5pm 
Saturday 10am-1pm

WEAVERHAM LIBRARY, Russet Road,01606 274344
Monday 9.30am-1pm, 2pm-7pm 
Tuesday 9.30am-1pm, 2-5pm 
Wednesday 9.30am-1pm, 2-5pm 
Thursday 9.30am-1pm, 2-5pm 
Friday 9.30am-1pm, 2-7pm 
Saturday 9.30-1pm

In addition the mobile library will continue to stop at Cuddington and Sandiway Village Hall between 9.30am and 12.30pm each Saturday until the Library reopens.

The Council’s Director of Place Operations, Maria Byrne said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers while this building work continues. Many customers will be disappointed that the Library is not able to reopen this month as planned. Our contractors assure us they are pushing the project along as quickly as possible, despite challenging construction issues."

“During the continued temporary closure loans have been extended and won’t be due back. Temporary arrangements at nearby locations will continue and our usual 24/7 on-line services are also be available.”

Opening hours of all libraries are available online and, if required, items can be renewed online or by phone 24 hours a day:
   https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/libraries
   0300 123 7739

For more information visit www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/libraries. You can also follow Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Libraries Service on Facebook or Twitter.

The village’s Centenary Remembrance Service took place on Sunday November 10th at 11am.

The service was preceded by a Parade from Sandiway shops to the church. The laying of wreaths and a period of Silence took place from 10.50am.

The following report comes from the Delamere Park Bus Service Working Group which masterminded the redirecting of the 48A Bus Service between Frodsham and Northwich to serve Cuddington (see full report in the 'August' Newsroom below):

“As you may be aware, Cheshire West and Chester council have provided a one day a week (Wednesday) limited bus service between Delamere Park, Northwich and Frodsham, which commenced on 31 July 2019.

The service is receiving regular patronage to both Northwich and Frodsham from Delamere Park residents. It is also successfully supporting a local new housing development (Eden Grange) by virtue of this new route. We intend to link up with other local communities to further increase the profile of this bus service.

Cheshire West and Chester are aware that we require greater than one day per week but we accept that the one day service was offered as a 12 month trial in the first instance.

The original Delamere Park survey revealed that most potential passengers would prefer a market day service, ie Thursday, and this is clearly what would be more beneficial to the residents, in addition to the need for greater than a single day per week bus service.

We plan to contact John Ellis Jones at CWAC early in the new year to review the successful progress of the bus service so far and to consider any potential further enhancements that may be offered.

We will keep you informed of any developments.”

Please help to make Christmas special for a needy child in our local area by supporting Vale Royal Lions Christmas Appeal. St John's will be collecting unwrapped new toys until Sunday 1st December. The age range is one week to 16 years, and the Lions particularly request items for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16. Please bring your toys to any service, or the Ark on Fridays, or to church on Saturday morning.

The Parish Council is very concerned about the level of vandalism currently occurring in the village.  Not only is it undermining the morale of residents and spoiling the appearance of our village, it is extremely costly to make good the damage.  Our Tommy has been damaged twice and has now been moved to another location.  Conditions at Boundary Lane Green Play Area are far from ideal for our children with broken play equipment creating safety hazards.  The bill for repair of damage in the 7 months of this financial year has come to £1,378 and the cost must be borne by residents through the parish precept.

Residents are asked to report incidents on 101. Our PCSO Nicola Devey holds monthly surgeries which are advertised below in this 'Newsroom'.  Parents are asked to be vigilant about where their children are and what they are doing.

Eddisbury Flower Club began life in Hartford but has for many, many years used St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road, Sandiway as its venue.  On September 10th, 51 club members plus three Cheshire NAFAS Area guests celebrated 60 years of Fun Friendship and Flowers by holding an Afternoon Tea at Willington Hall, Tarporley.  It was a very sunny afternoon and the conservatory looked beautiful decorated with impressive white flower arrangements and the odd “diamond” to add the sparkle!!

The savouries, sandwiches and scones were enjoyed by all, after which the celebration cake was cut by Chairman Mrs Sue Williams and members toasted, with Prosecco, the success of their club.

Now called 'Eddisbury and Sandiway Flower Club', they always welcome visitors and prospective new members.  They meet at St John's Church Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except January and August) at 2pm.  For more details, please contact 01606-75405.

PS. if you are wondering, NAFAS stands for National Association of Flower Arranging Societies and likewise has been in existence for 60 years - take a look at their website.

British Telecom have started a 90-day consultation process for the removal of two public payphone boxes in our Parish.  These boxes are located in Poplar Close/ Mere Lane and on Norley Road (in front of Cuddington shops) - PRESS HERE for BT's consultation letter. The borough council are also asking whether our local Parish Council, or maybe a community, want to 'adopt' one of these telephone boxes.

The consultation date closes on 11 December but the residents should be aware that the Parish Council need to respond by 22nd November and so they will have it as an agenda item for the meeting on 21st October 2019.  If you feel strongly, please make your views clear to the Parish Council Clerk (see 'Contact Us') before then.

Update: The Parish Council has decided to 'adopt' these two telephone boxes and will be carrying out a public survey in December to decide upon future usage of these facilities: watch out for further news on this in December's 'Newsroom'.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has a four year programme to introduce 'signed only' 20 mph speed limits on all roads that meet Department for Transport criteria.  They have completed the assessment of the 'year four' schemes and are proposing to introduce four schemes within our parish.

They will be advertising the proposed speed limits during the week commencing 21 October; the period of consultation will end on Friday 15 November. They will be delivering leaflets to all residents within the proposed 20 mph speed limits, leaflets will be delivered in the two weeks prior to advertising the proposed speed limits.

Only roads meeting the criteria for signed only 20 mph speed limits are included in the programme, all other speed limits, including traffic calmed 20 mph limits, are dealt with through a different speed limit process. If you wish to make comment on the proposal please respond to the council before the deadline of Friday 15 November.

Press on the descriptions below to view more detail for each scheme:

Delamere Park

Cuddington North

Sandiway (Chilton Close/Hadrian Way)

Sandiway (Mere Lane/Ash Road)

A group of residents has got together to open a new Youth Club in the village. It is hoped it will open for a 3 month trial period on October 4th from 7pm until 10pm and then each Friday night from then on. It will be open to children from 11 to 17 years.

They have a fundraiser coming to help with set-up funding; they are preparing the documentation and sourcing materials but all will be pointless without volunteers and support so please help where you can. Full details will be given on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/2633165580087609/

Update: The opening of the Youth Club has been postponed until further volunteers come forward. A note from one of the organisers:
"YOUTHS, INTERESTED PARENTS, VOLUNTEERS.
Anyone that has a transferable DBS check that they can bring on the night.
Let's get the whole village inside the Youth Club on Tuesday night, 8th Oct at 7pm and MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!"

Our local PCSO, Nichola Devey, will be available at Cuddington & Sandiway Village Hall 5.00 to 6.00pm on Friday 25th October.

Below are the other PCSO surgery dates for the Weaver and Cuddington Ward:

Weaverham Communty Centre -
October 9th 10-11 am,
October 16th 7-8 pm,
October 21st 10-11 am,
October 30th 10-11 am.

Acton Bridge Village Hall -
October 19th 2-3 pm.

Please attend if you would like to discuss any concerns you have around the ward.

At the September Parish Council meeting Nichola reported the following issues and actions:

• There have been complaints about speeding on Norley Road and Weaverham Road and speed checks have been carried out with several people being caught and reported. Police do not handle prosecutions themselves but send the details to a central body to be processed. She does speed checks in the village at least once a week when possible.
• Antisocial Behaviour increased over the summer which is a regular annual pattern. When this has occurred on the playing field the PFA have been able to provide CCTV footage to enable the culprits to be identified. Nichola can then work with Weaverham High School to contact parents of regular offenders in the hope of getting signed contracts from them concerning their children’s behaviour. Mainly these children are in the 12-14 age group. She will also work in the school with such things as peer group sessions.
• There has been a white van with no identification touring the area looking for signs that properties are occupied by elderly people. One resident was charged £600 for hedge cutting.
• Nichola is working in both our primary schools on topics such as Stranger Danger and issuing notes to parents who park in dangerous places.

For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
     Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook
     @weaverCudPol - Twitter

SMALLWORLD HOLIDAY CLUB is offering Pre-School, Breakfast, After-school and Holiday club care for those aged between 2-11 years during the period October 28th to November 1st.

Halloween Activities:
Ghoulish Crafts, Halloween games, Spooky fancy dress, Critters and Creatures, Sports, Bouncy Castle, and much more!

Located at Sandiway Primary School.
Contact: 01606 882821 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.smallworldpreschoolsandlinkclubs.co.uk

Monday 28 to Thursday 31 October: The 2341 from Manchester to Chester (due Cuddington 0045) is replaced by a bus, calling at Cuddington at 0136. An additional bus starts from Knutsford at 0023 (Tuesday to Friday mornings) to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0106.
The 22:52 Chester to Manchester (2314 from Cuddington) will be replaced by a bus, calling at Cuddington at 2342. The 2223 Cuddington to Manchester will call additionally at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme and arrive Manchester Piccadilly at 2335.

Music Train - Wednesday 2 October: Time Bandits playing on the 19:22 train to Plumley and at the Golden Pheasant, 2229 return.

Please check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrail.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

The countdown has begun for the reopening of the Youth Club and it’s only a few weeks away. There are still not enough volunteers and they need to start DBS checks and training.  If you are willing to give one Friday evening a month (that's 12 evenings a year if the club is successful!) please let the organising committee know.  This will be a massive positive for the village and the young people who attend but only if the community work together.

They have a fundraiser coming to help with set-up funding; they are preparing the documentation and sourcing materials but all will be pointless without volunteers and support so please help where you can. Full details will be given on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/2633165580087609/

"Please remember that a lot of time has already been invested, so we really do need volunteers to keep the ball rolling.  We have come so far, let's not let it fizzle out as we have all said how much a 'youthy' is needed for this amazing village.  If you have any children aged 11-17 who might be interested, please get them involved in this project so they can really take ownership."

Update: The organisers' current plan is to open the Youth Club doors on Friday 4th October for a pizza night - more details to follow. Volunteers are still urgently required - any volunteer who is offering to give a couple of hours on a Friday night will need to have a DBS check (due to safeguarding regulations), so please put your name forward quickly so that the application can be done in time.

We have had confirmation that Sandiway Library will need to close for approximately 10 weeks to have some structural building repair work done from 9 September; that is, it will be closed until late November!

Alternative arrangements have been made at nearby locations to help customers return or borrow books during the closure.  Note that loans will be extended and won’t be due back during the period of closure.

The opening hours at Barnton and Weaverham Libraries will be extended during the Sandiway closure.  In addition to usual hours, Barnton Library will be open 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-5pm on Tuesdays and Weaverham Library will be open 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-5pm on Thursdays.

The mobile library will stop at Cuddington and Sandiway Village Hall between 9.30am-12.30pm every Saturday from 14 September for 10 weeks.

Opening hours of all libraries are available online and, if required, items can be renewed online or by phone 24 hours a day:

• www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/libraries
• 0300 123 7739

The Library staff apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you when they re-open.

After discussions with Cuddington Parish Playing Fields Association, the youth club organising committee now have a three month trial of the new Youth Club in the old "69ers" building next to the Village Hall.  Their first request from our wonderful Community is help with a BIG COMMUNITY CLEAN UP of the building.  Elbow grease, muscles, feather dusters at the ready.. it might even be....FUN?  The dates suggested are Monday 26th August, Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September, Full details will be given on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/2633165580087609/

"Please remember that a lot of time has already been invested, so we really do need volunteers to keep the ball rolling.  We have come so far, let's not let it fizzle out as we have all said how much a 'youthy' is needed for this amazing village.  If you have any children aged 11-17 who might be interested, please get them involved in this project so they can really take ownership - ready for our first night, Pizza Night."

The Sandiway Pantomime Group Committee recently met and they have decided the 2020 production will be Aladdin, a new script from the mighty pen of Phil Hosker who brought you 'Dick Whittington and the 2012Olympics' and 'Charlotte in Candyland'!!

Press Here for full information of the production timeline.   So shake out your acting skills and come along - it's always fun!

It’s now become easier to buy a ticket but the penalties for fare evasion have been increased.

Northern have now installed a ticket machine at every station on the Mid Cheshire Line (except Mobberley and Lostock Gralam). The machines take payment by card and issue most tickets. If you can’t get the ticket you want then you must collect a "Promise to Pay" card from the machine instead - and show this to the conductor or ticket inspector as proof of where you started your journey.

You can also buy a ticket via the Northern app on a smartphone (in which case you don’t need a physical ticket) or pay for a ticket online and collect it from the ticket machine using the same credit card. Or buy from the ticket offices at Altrincham, Hale, Knutsford, Northwich or Chester, when they are open.

With the ticket machines and "Promise to Pay" cards comes a new approach to tackling fare evasion. This means that if you get on the train without a ticket or a "Promise to Pay" card then the conductor cannot sell you any ticket except a full price single and, if there is a ticket inspection, you may be liable to pay a Penalty Fare of £20. A team of ticket inspectors is now active along the Line. They check all tickets - at stations and on trains.

In practical terms this means that you need to allow time to buy a ticket from the machine – which might be on the other platform. At Cuddington, the ticket machine is on the Manchester-bound platform (next to the car parking) and so you will need to cross the line if you're travelling towards Chester.

Not all machines yet issue DUOs although they are gradually being converted to do so. Ticket inspectors do have some discretion for people with mobility problems which make it very difficult for them to access the machine if it is on the other platform.

A working group made up of residents of Delamere Park, with help from local MP Antoinette Sandbach, has persuaded Cheshire West and Chester Council and Warrington's Own Buses bus company to add Delamere Park, Cuddington Station and Eden Grange to the #48 service (running between Frodsham and Northwich) every Wednesday for a trial period, commencing on 31st July 2019.

The proposed Wednesday #48A bus timetable (PRESS HERE for leaflet) will offer access to the following:

Delamere Park to Northwich -

• Shops and train station at Cuddington
• Shops at Weaverham
• Shops, restaurants, cinema at Northwich

Delamere Park to Frodsham -

• Direct access to Morrisons supermarket (located next to the bus stop)
• Shops, tea shops, restaurants and pubs
• Train station with excellent links to Chester, Warrington and Manchester

It is extremely important that this trial service is supported, otherwise it may be lost or not extended into a more regular service.

Sandiway Pantomime Group will definitely be presenting their 2020 production, but the title of the pantomime to be performed is a closely guarded secret!  So secret that not even the Committee will divulge this information!

However, what we do know is that the following dates have been pencilled in:  Read Through (including Parent / Guardian Briefing) will take place on Sunday 29th September 2019 from 2:00pm to 5:30pm with Auditions on Sunday 6th October 2019 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Casting will take place on Sunday 13th October 2019, followed by the First Rehearsal.

Rehearsals will then continue on Sundays from 2:00pm to 5:30pm and Wednesdays from 7.00m to 9.00pm with half–term, Christmas and New Year holiday breaks. All these happen in St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road, Sandiway, CW8 2JX.

The Performances will take place on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st January 2020 at 7:30pm, Saturday 1st February 2020 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm and Sunday 2nd February 2020 at 2:00pm.

All budding actors, backstage crew and other helpers very welcome.

For further details, please contact Bob Barker on 01606 882956 or Jim and Wendy Wren on 01606 883955.

Any updates to this will be posted on www.facebook.com/SandiwayPantomimeGroup and this website.

The ‘Youth Club Group’ has submitted a business plan to Cuddington Playing Fields Association (CSPPFA) to open up a new youth club in the former 69ers youth club building on the playing field.  This group of people from the community have come together through a common wish to see a youth club in the village again.

The village will soon have a Garden of Remembrance. It will be created on the triangle of land outside Sandiway school at the Weaverham Road/Norley Road crossroads where our WW1 commemorative bench is already situated.

Recently there has been an increase in scams being reported. The scams vary between:  Romance Scams, Lottery Scams, Banking Scams, Door to Door Scams. Telephone scams etc.

Here are some golden rules to follow to help protect you from becoming a victim of a scam:

1. Be suspicious of all ' too good to be true ' offers and deals.
2. Do not agree to offers and deals immediately. Insist on time to obtain independent /legal advice before making a decision.
3. Do not hand over money or sign anything until you have checked the credentials of the company.
4. Never send money to anyone you do not know or trust.
5. Never give banking or personal details to anyone you do not know or trust.
6. Always log on to a website directly rather than clicking on a link provided in an email.
7. Do not rely soley on glowing testimonials find solid independent evidence.
8. Always get independent /legal advice if an offer involves money,time or commitment.
9. If you spot a scam REPORT it ! Contact Action Fraud on 0300 1232040 or online www.actionfraud.police.uk
10. DO NOT be embarrassed to report a scam. Scammers of cunning and clever. There is no shame in being deceived. By reporting a scam you will make it more difficult for them to deceive others.

Please share this with friends and family.

Regards,
PCSO Nichola Devey (Police, PCSO, Northwich)

The Summer holidays are here! We certainly all want to enjoy the sunshine, and the hot temperatures, but you might want to consider doing it safely!

Please take a look at some of the suggestions below...

Trim, tone and dance your way to stay FABS!

"A new fitness class designed specifically for the over-60s is launching in Sandiway as part of a campaign to help people to stay young by improving strength, balance and overall health as we age (known as FABS, which stands for Flexibility, Aerobics, Balance and Strength). The FABS programme combines exercises that have been scientifically proven by the Centre for Healthy Ageing Research at the University of Birmingham to turn back the clock.  FABS is for people who want to live longer, happier, healthier lives."

The venue is Cuddington and Sandiway Village Hall every Friday, 3.30 to 4.30pm; £5 per class.
Contact: Claire Britton Tel: 07932-772467 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.

Claire has been running exercise classes in Sandiway for over nine years and will ensure a warm welcome for everyone who attends.  All sessions are "relaxed and informal”.

The Cheshire West and Chester Council considered the planning application in June (see Newsroom for January below) and refused permission for several reasons.  PRESS HERE for full consultee comments.

Police are encouraging the public to be extra vigilant as thieves target shoppers across the county. Offenders are known to visit cafes and supermarkets to target women on their own – believed to be aged 60 and above – to steal their items and money.

Thieves will often be working in pairs or groups where one will distract the victim while the other steals from them.

While local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be patrolling public areas, cafes and supermarkets as well as providing prevention advice to charity shops, police are keen to remind the public to also be on their guard.

The local community can help protect themselves from thieves by following these simple steps:

• Do not leave your handbag hung over the shopping trolley or unattended at any time. Make sure your bag has a secure zip fastening and for added security, secure your purse inside a zipped pocket inside the bag to help protect against thieves reaching inside your bag or purse to search for valuables.
• If you are approached by a stranger in unusual circumstances in or around a supermarket, do not engage with them, particularly if they ask for directions or change. Be firm with them, walk away, and report any suspicious activity to the police.
• When using a chip & pin device or ATM, always shield your number with your hand. Avoid using cash machines that appear to have been tampered with, or where groups of people are hanging around.

Superintendent Peter Crowcroft: “These thieves are driven by opportunity and target women who are on their own in a café or shopping in the supermarket. We have also noticed how they tend to steal from those who are aged 60 or over."

“To help deter thieves and provide reassurance to the local community local officers will be carrying out regular patrols and giving advice to local shops."

“I would also encourage the public to make elderly friends and neighbours aware of these thieves and if possible to purchase purse bells, which can be a great deterrent.”

In response to the recent incidents PCSO Karen Nixon has organised to be at the Artisan Market on Saturday 13th July between 10am - 4pm , She will be handing out FREE purse bells and Cables which have been funded by The Business Improvement Development Team.

Anyone who sees anyone acting suspiciously or has any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Cuddington & Sandiway Tennis Club are offering a number of ‘Holiday Camps’ for children aged 6-14 years, whether they be members or not. The sessions are fun for the children and are run by qualified tennis coaches.

• 29 – 31 July, 9am – 5pm: £25 per day (£75 per week)
• 5 – 7 August, 9am – 5pm: £25 per day (£75 per week)
• 12 – 14 August, 9am – 5pm: £25 per day (£75 per week)
• 19 – 21 August, 9am – 5pm: £25 per day (£75 per week)
  (note that discounts are available for bookings for siblings)

Press Here to go to coaching website where bookings can be made.

Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8am–6pm, from Tuesday 30th July to Thursday 29th August.

Children from 3-10 years welcome!

All children will need to bring a packed lunch but healthy snacks will be provided in the mornings and afternoons.
For more information or provisional booking subject to availability please call: Sam: 01606 888782 or after hours on 07885 243686

Train time change: The 1641 from Manchester Piccadilly now departs at 1639. Other times are unchanged.

Saturday 6 July: The 2248 from Chester (2309 from Cuddington) will terminate at Northwich with a replacement bus continuing to Manchester (due 0137). Also, the 2341 from Manchester will be a bus to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0136 and there will be a train from Northwich at 0035 (Sunday morning) to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0045.

Sunday 7 July: All trains are replaced by buses between Stockport and Chester. Departures from Cuddington to Chester are at 1055, 1305 and 2-hourly until 2105, then 2310. Departures to Stockport for frequent onward train connections are at 0954, 1155 and 2-hourly until 1955, then 2149.

Penalty fares:
Commencing 30 June, Northern are extending their penalty fare scheme to our line. Basically you will be charged a penalty fare if you travel without a ticket. If you want to buy tickets with cash from the machine at Cuddington (which does not take cash!), you must go through the procedure of buying a ticket but then select “promise to pay”. The machine will need to have been modified to offer this option, and, at the time of writing, it hasn’t. When modified, the machine will give you a “promise to pay notice” which you should use when paying for your journey at the first opportunity. Northern have not said what you should do if you want a ticket that the machine does not provide, e.g. a Duo.

What's On: Music trains

Wednesday 3 July: Loose Change Buskers on the 1914 to Chester and 2252 return. Also for £16 package deal of Terry Burgin Blues Band and food at Alexanders, and taxis from and to Chester station. book at www.alexanderslive.com.

Thursday 4 July: Nelson Peach on 1123 to Mobberley, then at the Railway Inn and 1420 from Mobberley. Because space is limited at the pub, please contact Michael Ross (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01244 683477) who will also tell you how to book a meal.

Wednesday 10 July: Pastry Shoes on 1922 to Plumley and at the Golden Pheasant. Return on 2229 from Plumley. Just pay your fare.

Please check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrail.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

St John's church is delighted to announce the appointment of their next vicar, Rev Ruth Mock, currently Assistant Curate of St Mathew's Stretton & St Cross Appleton Thorn.  This is subject to the due legal processes.

Ruth writes "I am really looking forward to working with you and to finding out what God has in store for us as we worship together and serve our community."

Do you know what Nitrous Oxide is??

Some people are under the presumption that this is just Laughing gas. This drug is NO laughing matter and Nitrous Oxide is a very dangerous colourless gas that can be extremely dangerous when inhaled directly from the canister. If you choose to take nitrous oxide you pose the risk of falling unconscious and/or suffocating from lack of oxygen. It is classed as a psychoactive drug and it may be possible to become psychologically dependent on this drug.

Several of these empty nitrous oxide gas canisters have been found in your local communities, discarded in woodland and at the road side. If you know of anyone that may be using nitrous oxide please educate them and encourage them to stop immediately.  You may just be a life saver!

At around 10:30am on Saturday 8 June, the morning of our Gala Day celebrations, there was a major accident at the traffic lights at the end of Norley Road.  A large articulated HGV travelling north on the A49 impacted a small VW saloon car which was crossing from Cuddington towards Delamere Park.  The driver and one passenger in the car were released by firefighters and handed into the care of paramedics. 

The accident was attended by many police, fire brigade and ambulance vehicles and both the A49 and Norley Road were closed for a number of hours.  All the southbound A49 traffic was being diverted along Norley Road after the accident.

This is the second serious accident at these crossroads in 6 months (press here for previous news report).  Local residents complain about drivers jumping the lights and there have been calls for cameras to be fitted to deter such actions.

Update following June Parish Council meeting:

The matter of greatest concern at this month’s meeting was the traffic lights at the A49 junction with Norley Road. This junction causes much anxiety for drivers and pedestrians and there have in the past been requests made by the parish council to the Highways department of CWAC to change the phasing of the lights.  One problem is drivers crossing on red lights and another is the tailback of vehicles waiting to turn right onto the A49 towards Weaverham which often results in vehicles getting stranded in the middle of the road when the lights change.  It is considered by many who have to use this junction that changing the phasing of the lights would make it safer but appeals to Highways have not been successful.  On June 8th there was another accident here which resulted in someone having to be cut out of their vehicle and the road closed for several hours so another request will be made for changes to the traffic flow.  However the cause of this accident has been recorded as ‘driver error’.

Alongside her successful Kettlercise and Metafit fitness classes in the Village Hall, Emma Wilson is introducing a new 'Bums, Legs and Tums' class on Tuesday mornings from 4th June, 10.45 – 11.30am.  Please contact Emma on 07971-596529 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested in joining her.

June welcomes in the arrival of Summer and the holidays which we look forward to all year. We certainly all want to enjoy the sunshine, and the hot temperatures, but you might want to consider doing it safely!

Please take a look at some of the suggestions below...

Press on "Screening has meaning" to learn about the importance of Cancer screening and how this can help YOU.

If you are interested in learning more about "Action on Cancer" from Cheshire's Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) and Macmillan Cancer Support group, please PRESS HERE.

Sadly, one of the issues highlighted in the May Parish Council meeting was a weekend when there had been an unprecedented spate of vandalism around the village. Objects were thrown at people’s doors, cars on Moss Lane were damaged and damage caused to Boundary Lane Green Play Area which is going to cost upwards of £500 to repair.

Our Tommy, from outside the Library, has been damaged once again and a decision has been made to relocate him to Gorstage Cemetery where he will be placed near the WW1 memorial stone.

A group of residents have come together for the purpose of potentially reopening the Cuddington and Sandiway youth club.  They have approached our Ward Councillors who consider their plans to be well thought out and sustainable, and who are happy to support them.  The Parish Council are also supportive.  There are a number of hurdles to overcome before the reopening can become a reality and finance will loom large among them.

The Parish Council has been approached by a resident who would like a speed warning sign on Norley Road to try and slow drivers down.  He walks his children to school and is very concerned about speeding there as well as on Weaverham Road.  He has offered to fund-raise toward the cost which the Council have been told is in excess of £7000. The Council has previously discussed the possibility of having one of these signs but decided against it because of the cost.

At the recent Annual Assembly, Councillor Fifield confirmed that Acton Bridge council had dealt directly with a manufacturer of these signs (based in Winsford) and that a significant discount had been agreed to purchase two signs.

The Head teachers of our two Primary Schools informed the parish Annual Assembly that they are hoping to become members of a Multi Academy Trust on July 1st.  Other local schools will be part of the trust including Little Leigh and Hartford.  By joining this Trust they will retain more independence over how they run the schools.  The schools already work closely together and share a common philosophy.  Children from both our schools already meet regularly to share activities.

Monday 24 to Thursday 27 June: The 2341 from Manchester is replaced by a bus, calling at all stations to Mobberley, then setting down only as required (Cuddington 0136). An additional bus starts from Knutsford at 0023 (Tuesday to Friday mornings) to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0106.
Note that any replacement buses stop and pick-up at Norley Road shopping parade, not at the station car park.

Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 June:
The 22:01 Chester to Manchester (2223 from Cuddington) will call additionally at Levenshulme and Heaton Chapel, arriving Manchester Piccadilly at 2335.
The 22:52 Chester to Manchester (2314 from Cuddington) will be replaced by a bus, calling at Cuddington at 2342

Saturday 29 June:
The 2248 from Chester (2309 from Cuddington) will terminate at Northwich with a replacement bus continuing to Manchester (due 0137)
The 2341 from Manchester will be a bus to Chester. Times are unclear at present so check nearer the date. The bus will probably call at Cuddington at 0136 and there will probably be a train from Northwich at 0035 (Sunday morning) to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0045.

Sunday 30 June: All trains are replaced by buses. Departures from Cuddington to Chester are at 1055, 1305 and 2-hourly until 2105, then 2310. Departures to Stockport for onward train connections are at 0954, 1155 and 2-hourly until 1955, then 2149.

What's on:
Wednesday 21 June. Music train to Knutsford and at The Angel with Nelson Peach as part of Knutsford Music Festival. Cuddington depart 1922, Knutsford depart 2224. All you have to pay is your train fare

Please check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrail.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.

In addition to those five parish councillors previously nominated to the Parish Council following elections in April, a further five councillors have been co-opted on to the council following the Annual Parish Council meeting on 20 May.  The full roster of Parish Councillors is now:

Cuddington Ward:
          BROOKS, Sheila Catherine  (who is also Vice Chair of the Parish Council)
          CRIST, Ann Brenda
          JONES, Lee Barry
          VINCENT, Tim

Delamere Park Ward:
          LATHAM, Alan
          RUCHAT, David

Sandiway Ward:
          CHRIMES, Pat  (who is the new Chair of the Parish Council)
          EVANS, Francis
          KERRIGAN, Eileen
          MADDOCK, Wendy

Officers from Cheshire Police are asking shoppers in Northwich and Winsford to be vigilant after a spate of purse dippings in the towns.

This type of crime tends to target the elderly and the Police would like remind them to take some basic preventative measures, such as keeping your bag zipped and closed at all times as well as not keeping large quantities of money in your purse.

There are a few simple precautions people can take to deter opportunistic thieves:

• Walk with a sense of purpose
• Carry your purse in a zipped-up-bag
• Keep the bag where you can see it
• Attach an audible alarm to your purse/wallet (for example purse bells)
• Never leave your bag in a shopping trolley or basket
• Make sure you are not followed or engaged in conversation by someone who might be looking for an opportunity to steal from you.

Anyone who sees someone acting suspiciously around others or has any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101.

A working group made up of residents of Delamere Park, with help from local MP Antoinette Sandbach, has persuaded Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Howards Travel bus company to add Delamere Park, Cuddington Station and Bryn to the #48 service (running between Frodsham and Northwich) every Wednesday for a trial period, commencing on 31st July 2019.

The proposed Wednesday bus timetable will offer access to the following:

Delamere Park to Northwich -

• Shops and train station at Cuddington
• Shops at Weaverham
• Shops, restaurants, cinema at Northwich

Delamere Park to Frodsham -

• Direct access to Morrisons supermarket (located next to the bus stop)
• Shops, tea shops, restaurants and pubs
• Train station with excellent links to Chester, Warrington and Manchester

It is extremely important that this trial service is supported, otherwise it may be lost or not extended into a more regular service.

Further details to follow.

Cuddington Primary School Eco Committee organised a litter pick round the village on Friday 26th April as part of the Great Big School Clean Campaign.  27 children and 10 adults took part collecting 48kg of litter.  Litter picks and high-viz jackets were provided by Gaskells Waste Management.

Gillian would like to thank everyone who supported her election to the Borough Council. Her contact details can be viewed if you PRESS HERE.

The other two councillors who were re-elected for our local Ward are Councillor Charles Fifield and Councillor Paul Williams.

As part of our Gala celebrations we acknowledge those people who quietly work away helping to make our community a better place to live in or helping individuals within it. An award is given for an adult and also one for a junior.

Each year a Citizenship Award is presented at the Village Gala Day (on Saturday 8 June this year).  This award is for an individual living within the Parish who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to, support of, and/or delivery of a service to the Cuddington and Sandiway community - awardees in the past are listed on the "Gala Day" page of this website. If you know of such an individual, please let us know by completing the nomination form (press here for copy) and deliver this form, in a sealed envelope, to Sandiway Library no later than Monday 20th May.

In 2017 we introduced a Junior Citizenship Award which is given by the Chivers family in memory of Dr Peter Chivers who was a great champion of children. This award will also be presented at Gala Day and is for a young person who has done something really special. The recipient must be under 18 and live within the Parish, or attend either Cuddington or Sandiway Primary School.  Anyone can nominate someone for this award, not just their parent. They could be your grandchild, next door neighbour or anyone you know. However you will need to get the permission of their parent/guardian on the entry form (press here for copy) and, again, ensure that this form is delivered, in a sealed envelope, to Sandiway Library no later than Monday 20th May.

Our local PCSO, Nichola Devey, will be available at Sandiway Library 5.00pm to 6.00pm on Tuesday 21st May.

Below are other surgery dates for the Weaver and Cuddington Ward in May/ June:

Weaverham - All below are held at Weaverham Community Centre:

• May 22nd 7-8pm,
• June 5th 10-11am,
• June 12th 7-8pm,
• June 17th 10-11am,
• June 26th 10-11am.

Acton Bridge - Held at The Village Hall
     May 25th , June 15th and July 13th 2-3pm

Sandiway - Held at Sandiway Library
     May 21st , June 21st and July 12th 5-6pm

For daily updates regarding whats going on in our ward please follow your local community policing on Facebook/Twitter
     Weaver and Cuddington police Facebook - 
     @weaverCudPol - Twitter

Monday 13 to Thursday 16 May: Buses replace the following trains. 2246 from Chester (bus calls Cuddington 2336), 2340 and 2341 from Manchester (bus calls at all stations to Mobberley, then setting down only as required (Cuddington at 0035 and 0141). Additional buses start from Knutsford at 2327 and 0023 to Chester, calling at Cuddington at 0010 and 0106.
Note that any replacement buses stop and pick-up at Norley Road shopping parade, not at the station car park.

New timetable commences Sunday 19 May. Most times will be within a minute of current times.
The only earlier times will be the 0620 to Manchester, Monday to Saturday, departing 0618, and the 1153 to Chester, Saturdays, departing 1149.

What's on:

Wednesday 22 May. Music train to Chester followed by music at Alexanders - blues from Herding Catz on the train and Dave Roberts Jazz Quartet at Alexanders. Cuddington depart 1914 to Chester, Chester depart 2246. All you have to pay is your train fare (plus any entry costs to Alexanders)

Wednesday 29 May. Music train to Plumley and at the Golden Pheasant with the Deportees. Cuddington depart 1922, Plumley depart 2229. All you have to pay is your train fare

Please check before you travel, alterations can happen at short notice: www.northernrail.co.uk, or 0800 200 6060.