Forest Hills Hotel £709.78 to Breast Cancer Care

On Friday 23rd October Forest Hills Hotel in conjunction with Browns of Chester, held a “Pink Party” to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Tamsin McCabe, General Manager who planned the whole event said “It was a great fun night, plenty of pink cocktails and pink gins to get everyone in the mood! Everyone was extremely generous, and we were delighted to raise £709.78 for the Charity”.

On Friday 13th November. Emma Finigan organised a fancy dress fund raising evening at the Ex-Servicemen's Club in Helsby, in aid of Children In Need.

About 70 people supported the event with many joining in the fun of fancy dress. Many local businesses helped support the event by donating items for the raffle and auction. We would like to thank these businesses who helped us to raise £739.39

Auction prizes - Rouge et Noir, Sure Start School of Motoring, Oswalds Restaurant, Night Owl Entertainments, Pat Whitehurst Holistic Therapy, Steve Webb Models. Raffle prizes - Railway Pub, Helsby Ex-Servicemen's Club, Bargain Booze, Costa Coffee, Tesco, Hair by Design, Helsby Wok, Helsby Spice, Helsby Sher Khan, Helsby Fast Food, Lusso Man, Slim & Trim, Boots/Clarins, Smart Barbers, Lingerie Box, India Garden, Wine Rack, Local MOT. Domino Pizza sent pizza for the buffet table.

Emma would like to send a special thank you to all the support she received from family, friends and work collegues - LETS MAKE IT BIGGER NEXT YEAR. Hope you all enjoyed the fun.

It is the centenary of Helsby Hillside Primary School in 2010

We would be grateful for any photographs or memorabilia to mark this special occasion. Please could you contact the school by email – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or through the school office.

The Courtyard in Helsby are celebrating after recently being awarded the prestigious five star gold award for The Carriage Barn and a four star gold award for The Loft by Quality in Tourism for Enjoy England.

The award recognises the owners’ efforts in providing exceptional quality and exemplary customer service and The Courtyard Helsby is only the second self catering accommodation provider to receive the five star gold award in Cheshire.

We were delighted to be invited along to the opening of the new Italian restaurant at Amoré in Frodsham.

What a transformation - the open plan area with the addition of several windows has created a much lighter restaurant. This is enhanced by the open theatre kitchen and views over the new roof garden which all add to the extra feeling of space.

RSK Group Sponsors Helsby Under 9s

Helsby FC Under 9s team has received substantial sponsorship from the RSK Group which is based in Chester Road Helsby.

Managing director Dr Alan Ryder was delighted to donate the funds and said "RSK has always looked to support the communities in which it operates through charitable donations. Let's hope the new strip helps them to shine in their league!"

Lewis Turton, Manager and coach of the Helsby FC under 9s was equally delighted. Everyone associated with Helsby FC Under 9s would like to thank Dr Ryder and his company, especially the boys and girls, who now have their own individual football strips for the 2009/2010 season.

Helsby Arms Sponsors Helsby Under 13s

Helsby FC Under 13s team has received sponsorship once again from The Helsby Arms.

Manager and coach Mike Mcguire said “I would just like to thank Steve and Carole from the Helsby Arms for their continued support, as this is the second consecutive season they have been our kit sponsor.

Last year was our first season, so the lads did remarkably well to finish 6th in the league. Our aim is to improve on that position this season, but ultimately for the lads to enjoy playing football, whilst in a competitive environment.”

Habitats and Hillforts is a new project focusing on the chain of historically important hill top Iron Age forts that lines Cheshire's Sandstone Ridge, including our very own hillfort at the top of Helsby Hill.

This month my attention has been brought to Claire House Children’s Hospice which cares for children 0-23 years with life threatening or life limiting conditions and their families from Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man. Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, Claire House provides specialist respite, palliative, terminal and bereavement care. £2.4 million is needed each year to keep the hospice open.

Frodsham History Society, Eddisbury Artists and Frodsham Photographic Society have designed a colourful and informative Poster celebrating the 800 years since Frodsham was granted a Borough Charter, in the reign of King John.

Our unique Poster is for sale in several Frodsham shops at £3 and £5 and makes a wonderful souvenir in words and pictures, of this special year. Braille and tactile copies are available.

~Mossy~ is a 19 year old HipHop artist from Helsby

Mossy started writing lyrics at the age of 13 and at 15 he was introduced to the recording studio for the first time - Mossy releasing a demo CD with a local HipHop/RnB Band.

In 2006 Mossy released his debut album "Pain & Glory" which became very popular in many local areas. In 2008 Mossy released his latest project "No Way Out The Mixtape" and once again gathered reputation in many local areas and in September was asked to perform at a Christian Rap gig at Northgate Church in Chester.

In March 2009 Mossy hosted his own gig at Alexanders Bar in Chester which was a huge success with the audience showing great support and interest. Mossy has just started work on his new album which is yet to be named you can get all the details and listen to his music at - www.myspace.com/wkrnorthwest

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