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 WELL done to pupils of St Peter’s School, Lower
4 Heswall, who have put together a fantastic mosaic
to celebrate the building’s golden jubilee. The school
is having an open day this month and needs some
old pictures to adorn the walls. You can read more
on page 4.
People living in Forest Road certainly got into the
spirit of the Royal Wedding with a fabulous street
6 party. We’ve got pictures on pages 14 & 15.
Finally, good luck to Eleanor Davies, who has taken
over Lingham’s bookstore, on Telegraph Road. It
would be great to see a local business like Lingham’s
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School celebrates golden jubilee
This summer St. Peter’s CE Primary
School, Heswall celebrates its 50th
anniversary.
The present school building was opened
on the 10th April 1961, following the
bombing of the old school in the Second
World War. It destroyed part of the school
building and meant that the school was
temporarily housed in the Parish Hall
on Telegraph Road until the new school
was built. The history of the school
actually dates back to 1686 and was
formerly known as Heswall with Oldfield
CE Primary but became St. Peter’s CE
Primary when the new school was opened
in 1961. The school was officially opened
by the Lord Bishop of Chichester and the
Lord Bishop of Chester on the 19th May
1961.
Last month the Bishop of Birkenhead
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summer term to mark the school’s 50th
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the whole school, before unveiling the
wonderful anniversary mosaic designed
by the pupils to mark this milestone.
A special open morning has been
planned for Saturday 25th June between
10.30am and 1.30pm to enable past
pupils, parents, staff and friends of the
school to take a trip down memory lane!
Photographs, work and key information
from the last 50 years will be on display
in the hall. Pupils will be providing
guided tours to show how the school
has changed over the years. Visitors
will also be able to contribute their
own personal memories in a special
anniversary book and perhaps bump into
old acquaintances!!! The school would
love to hear from anyone who has an
association with the school in the last 50
years and for them to share their special
memories and any old photographs that
they may have. These can either be
sent to the school office or e-mailed to
the following address website@stpeters-
heswall.wirral.sch.uk
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New era for Hesw
When the owners of Lingham’s bookstore
announced their intention to sell the busi-
ness, the opportunity to run the iconic shop
was too good to miss for eleanor Davies.
eleanor had been working in Linghams for
over ten years, first as a sales assistant, then
as assistant manager and finally, for the last
two years, as the manager.
Six years previously the shop had been sold by its
original founder to new owners in the South of
England who had incorporated it into a group of
bookshops, all independent but with the account-
ing done centrally. What had been a happy shop
to work in had changed into a stressful one. Deal-
ing with distant owners had its problems especially
when they delayed payment and sometimes even
defaulted. Some of the local suppliers were badly
let down- something which the Linghams staff
found very painful as they had become their per-
sonal friends. By Christmas 2010 it was obvious
the owners were in real financial trouble. Finally
they admitted that they were going into liquida-
tion and that several of the shops in the group
were up for sale, including those in Heswall and
West Kirby.
At the same time Peter, Eleanor’s husband,
had reached retirement age as an NHS hospital
specialist and was looking for the right time to
retire and invest the lump sum he would receive at
retirement. It had crossed the Davieses’ minds that
theyIfmight be able to buy onemaking
of the shops but
it’s good, they’ll stop it – Herbert Block
they had no experience of running a business and
no idea how much the business might cost. They
enquired about the selling price and realised that
with Peter’s lump sum the idea of buying the shop
was a real possibility.
There followed a great deal of heart searching, of
scrutinising balance sheets, accounts, stock taking
and getting advice from everyone they could,
including local business people and of course their
4 children. The majority advice, especially from
the children, was not to touch it with an insulated
barge pole.
‘Use it or lose it!’
So naturally (!) they ignored all the advice and
made an offer. Because Eleanor knew the Heswall
shop well and it had the additional asset of a
marvellous coffee bar, they felt they could make
it viable (although no buyer had materialised for
the West Kirby shop, so very sadly this had to
close). There was more stress as offers were traded
and bartered. At one point the Davieses thought
they might have lost the purchase and it was then
that they realised just how much they both really
wanted to take on the challenge and the interest
which owning a book shop offered in early retire-
ment.
So now its theirs. They have lots of plans for the
future and have already replaced the entire lighting
 Heswall Local May 2011 17

swall bookstore
system, had the whole shop repainted and installed
a piano in the coffee bar for live music. They have
introduced a Saturday morning story-time for
children and are hoping to work closely with many
schools in the area. They are also embarking on a
new programme of author events and are look-
ing for ways to encourage customers along to the
poetry evenings and book club. They see the busi-
ness not just as shop but as a real centre of culture
for the Wirral- a place where people will meet and
exchange ideas. They are hoping for your support-
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Friends don’t let friends drive naked
 Royal street party brings
PEOPLE living in Forest Road got into the
Royal Wedding spirit by holding a street party.
Organiser Azalea Rees-Jones said: “It was
great day and a successful one, it all came
together with everyone’s help.
“We all worked together and I believe the last
time this happen was at the Queen’s jubilee!
There were at least 100+ people and I enjoyed
every minute of organising this!”
Azalea thanked Laura & Simon Ball, Sheryl
& Oliver, Pete McDevitt, William Price, Barry
& Carol Edmunds, Jessica Edmunds and her
family for their support.

Young Jose Rees-Jones was among the

guests at the street party which brought
together neighbours of all ages.
gs neighbours together

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Left: Mac the Pony was a
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Below: The Royal Wedding
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A Year in the life of H
IT’s been a very busy year
for the 4th Heswall Sea
Scouts, which has seen
them travel far and wide
picking up awards along
the way, writes Catherine
James.
4th Heswall is a Royal Navy
Recognised Sea Scout Group, of
which there are only 101 in the
UK. We have an inspection every
18 months to make sure we are
up to the Navy’s high standard
and we benefit with funding from
the Royal Navy. One event we
enter is the National Sea Scout
Swimming Gala in February at
HMS Raleigh in Plymouth. This were overall hike winners. This year we won
year we and won the Gala, the first time in the intermediate West Wirral Trophy.
4th Heswall’s history ! We entered the West Wirral Scout Football
The Cheshire Hike is held in April, and the competition in June where we were runners
Scouts carry all of their food and camping up, enabling us to go through to the
equipment hiking over 12 miles each day. Merseyside Final in Liverpool, after some
Some years have had superb weather but fantastic shots and even better defending,
in they have had to contend with snow more we won a the trophy without conceding a
than once! Last year our scouts won all the goal !
West Wirral trophies and the junior team

Top: Sailing on the

Marine Lake, West Kirby
Left: the group in
Holland
Above: gala trophy
winners
Heswall Sea Scouts
Our summer camp in July 210 had
us “going Dutch” when we travelled
to Holland and joined 12,000 other
Scouts from around the World to
celebrate 100 years of Scouting in
Holland. The camp lasted for 12
nights and we took our own boats,
tents and cooking equipment.
October sees the Geoffrey Beavan
Challenge which takes place in
Cheshire. Many Scout groups
compete in canoeing, rifle shooting,
mountain biking, a hike and first aid.
Our two teams came first and second
in pouring rain.
Christmas brings about all hands on
deck for Scout Post from which the
group benefits. We sell stamps, sort
and deliver post to various houses
in our area which all the boys (and
parents) enjoy.
Easter egg bingo was a family night
held in the St Peters Centre that
all enjoyed. After Easter the we will
enjoy sailing and canoeing twice a
week on the Marine Lake West Kirby
where we are lucky enough to have
our own boathouse.
The end of the summer season will
see our usual summer camp held
on the side of Lake Windermere.
Camping in the
forest, sailing,
hiking to mention
but a few activities
the scouts will
undertake during
the week.

Top: gala
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Above: winners
of the football
trophy
Right: in uniform
in Holland
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Heswall and District Animal Welfare Society
One of the leading animal welfare soieties on the
Wirral. We have a new Website www.heswall-
animal-welfare.org.uk
Flower Club
Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8pm at
Alexander Hall, Rocky Lane. Tel 342 2060.
Gayton Probus
Meeting at Richmond Hall every Tues 9am-1pm, also
Luncheon Meeting first Monday of the month at The
Grange. Call 342 7855.
Heswall Probus
The group hold their luncheon at The Grange,
Thornton Hough every third Monday in the month &
meet for coffee at the URC Wednesdays 10am-
12noon. Tel 342 5367. www.heswallprobus.co.uk
Heswall and Gayton Ladies Lifeboat Guild
0151 342 4389
Heswall Society
Established for the public benefit to conserve the
heritage of the parish. Contact Carolyn Eddowes on
342 5066
Heswall U3A
The Heswall University of the Third Age ( U3A )
is a self help organisation providing educational ,
creative and social opportunities for the over 50s
www.u3asites.org.uk/heswall
Horticultural Society
Meetings on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm
in Heswall Hall. Tel 342 8204
Lawn Tennis Club
Quarry Road East, Heswall. Tel 342 1775
Wirral Lions Club
Meets 1st Tuesday every month at 7.45pm at the
Hinderton Arms, top Chester Road. Secretary: 334
3044.
Heswall Mid Week Ramblers
Walks between 5 and 9 miles on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday every week, locally and
in Wales and Cheshire . Tel 336 6044
National Trust Association
For local members of The National Trust - organises
social events, speakers and outings to places of
interest. Tel 342 2847
Oldfield Theatre and Concert Club
Arranges visits by coach to theatres and concert
halls throughout the Wirral and beyond. Opera -
Ballet - Concerts or Plays. New members welcome.
Ring 342 8952.
What’s another word for thesaurus? – Steven Wright
Riverside Players
Heswall based Drama Group. New members
welcome. Call 632 4923 or www.riversideplayers.org
Rotary Clubs
Heswall group meets Thursdays at The Grange,
Thornton Hough at 12.45pm. Secretary 342 2949
West Wirral meets Wednesdays 6.30pm at
Heatherlands Court, Irby. Tel 342 1883.
Mid Wirral meets Tuesday mornings for breakfast at
the Jug and Bottle at 7:15am. Tel 342 1034
Round Table
Social club with a conscience open to men between
18 and 45, meeting at The Black Horse, Lower
Heswall & other venues. Tel 342 9159. www.
heswallroundtable.co.uk
Senior Swimmers
Open to anyone over 50, for “serious “ or light
exercise, at Caldy Grange Swimming Pool every
Friday morning Tel. 342 3703
Soroptimists
The group meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the
month at the Grange. Tel 342 3446
Website
Visit www.heswall.com for leisure and business info
for Heswall. Tel 07730486242 E mike@heswall.com
Wirral WIldlife
The local branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
www.wirralwildlife.co.uk Tel 342 1395.
Woolgatherers
Heswall-based drama group. New members
welcome. Call 648 2717
Useful Numbers
Councillors
Peter Johnson, 342 1399
Leslie Rowlands 342 2454
Andrew Hodson 342 6253
Surgeries held on the first Saturday in the month at
Heswall Library, 10.30am-12noon
Police
Heswall Police Station. Non-emergencies call: 709
6010. Monday - Friday 10am-5pm
Richmond Hall
Community hall in School Hill. Tel 342 5742
Schools
Barnston Primary. Tel 342 5229
Gayton Primary. Tel 342 3772
Heswall Primary. Tel 342 7491
St Peter’s CE Primary. Tel 342 2556
Wirral Council
General switchboard 0151 606 2000
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members only. Valid until 31/07/11. Bring ad to claim.

I’m writing an unauthorised autobiography – Steven Wright

 26 To advertise call 01244 350398 www.heswalllocal.com

BOOK REVIEWS:
What’s New in the Book World
BY ELEANOR DAVIES, FROM LINGHAM’S BOOKSTORE, HESWALL

Fiction: Smut by Alan Benett

A new book for Alan Bennett’s many fans. Written
much in the style of ‘Talking Heads’ this little
hardback book contains 2 ‘unseemly’ stories
concerning women in middle life. There is Mrs
Donaldson whom sex takes by surprise, and then
there’s Mrs Forbes , who‘s not surprised at all. Full
of the sort of gems we have come to expect from
Alan Bennett, wonderful quotes such as: “One
does not have to be in the forefront of the struggle
for women’s rights to find Betty’s decision to marry
Graham deplorable. She wasn’t wholly infatuated,
though she liked the way he looked; but, so too
did he and that unfatuated her a bit.” Good fun,
very light but carefully written- would make a great
present.

Non-Fiction: The Churchills by Mary S Lovell

Of all Britain’s great families perhaps none has been so
overshadowed by the force of one member’s personality as the
Churchills. And yet in this vivid and brilliant dynasty- of which
Gladstone remarked, ‘There never was a Churchill from John of
Marlborough down who had either morals or principles’- theirs turns
out to be a narrative of epic breadth and drama. This biography is
a richly layered portrait of an extraordinary set of men and women-
grandly ambitious, regularly impecunious, impulsive, arrogant and
brave. Towering above the clan is the figure of Winston- his failures
and triumphs shown in a new and revealing context- ultimately our
‘greatest Briton’. By the author of ‘The Mitford Girls’.

Cookery: The Liverpool Cookbook: A Taste of the World in One City.

The Liverpool Cookbook has all the ingredients of a modern recipe book, but
serves up so much more, whetting the appetite with a real taste of the vibrancy that
has shaped the city as a diverse multi-cultural hotpot of flavours. From the farmers
ENTERTAINMENT

markets, generations of potted shrimpers, chocolatiers, and keepers of legendary

home-made ice cream recipes to Michelin star chefs and the feeders of princes and
prime ministers, there are dishes for every palate. Featuring exclusive recipes from
the city’s finest talents , the book explores how readers can get their hands on the
delicious home grown produce that provide the top restaurants to use in their own
dishes. Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of sources, this unique collection of
writing celebrates a world in one city, and is a must for anyone who loves food …and
26 loves Liverpool

I’ve just been reading the dictionary. Turns out the zebra did it – Steven Wright
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WHAT’S ON IN JUNE
Friday 3rd June
Wirral Jazz present an evening of jazz at Heswall British Legion, Pensby Road, 7.30-
11.30pm. The Big Easy vintage big band will be performing in aid of Claire House.
Ladies don’t forget to bring your parasols for the brolly parade. Contact Clive Edwards
on 336 1190
Sunday 5th June
Raptor Rescue at Wirral Country Park, 10am – 4pm. Join the countryside rangers at
the Thurstaston Centre and see some of the magnificent birds of prey that have been
rescued by Raptor rescue, the UK’s foremost organization for the rehabilitation of birds
of prey. Information and displays throughout the day and goods on sale to help raise
funds for this registered charity. No need to book. Tel 0151 648 4371
Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th June
The “Woolgatherers of Heswall” Amateur Dramatic Group are presenting Living
Together by Alan Ayckbourn, at Heswall Hall, 8pm.
A comedy in two acts, Living Together is the final part of Alan Ayckbourn’s trilogy known
as The Norman Conquests. Annie, the Cinderella of the family, lives at home looking
after her mother. Reg, her brother and his wife Sarah come to stay for a weekend so
that Annie may go away for a “rest”. The general idea is that Annie ought to pair off with
Tom the dull vet but for this weekend it is Norman, husband of Annie’s sister Ruth, with
whom she planned to go. They were to meet secretly but Norman turns up early and
when Annie calls the whole thing off Norman decides to stay on at the house and gets
roaring drunk. That’s when the fun begins. Call 0151 348 1084.
l The Woolies” produce many successful plays, and have regular events
including Quiz nights, One Act Play evenings and charity fund raising events.
New members are always welcome, for more information please contact Ann
Traill on 0151 648 2717.
Saturday 18th June
Heswall Hall is the venue for Saturday Night is Music Night with outstanding young
soprano, Laura Sheerin. Beginning with the exciting Overture to Orpheus in the
Underworld by Offenbach. Music by Lehar, Tchaikovsky, Richard Rodgers and John
Barry will also be show-cased. Contact Info Telephone 0151 336 3618 Timings
7.30pm Age range -Please Select- Cost £15 (students U18 at £10)
Friday 24th – Sunday 26th June
The Claire House Summer Festival will be held at Wirral Rugby Club, Clatterbridge,
with live music and comedy acts, a family fun day and Sunday brunch with food
ENTERTAINMENT

festival.
Saturday 25th June
Barn Owl Talk & Evening Walk, 7:30pm – 10:30pm at the Thurstaston Centre.
Join the Rangers and Steve Harris from the Wirral Barn Owl Group for an evening
illustrated talk along the Wirral Way to (hopefully) see these lovely birds quartering over
the fields at dusk. For further enquiries tel 0151 648 4371
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Why is the alphabet in that order? Is it because of the song? – Steven Wright
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Aerials Carpets Computers

APEX Aerial Services
All types supplied, erected Carpets
and repaired.Tel 336 2661
Mob: 07866 073583.
& Vinyls
Cleaning
l Competitive prices
DUST-FREE. Domestic Clean- l Free estimates
l Choose at home
ing Service.Weekly/fortnightly/ l Time served fitters
one off cleans. Spring/Deep l Free delivery
Cleans/Cheap rates. Friendly, l Refitting & Repairs
reliable service. Tel 342 0059 Roy Nokes
0151 336 6017
Mob 07547257341 Est 1979

Architect Decorating / Painting

Mike’s
Painting &
I.J.M.
Decorating PAINTING &
DECORATING
Services
Free estimates TEL IAN
No job too small 0151 632 5656
Tel 336 2591 or
or 077066 20775 07973 842010
Building & Joinery Dog Grooming Drainage

G.E BRICKWORK
HESWALL GORDON HATTON
Local time-served bricklayer & COMPANY
s Bricklaying GROOMING
s Sandstone/Stonework
Drainage Consultants
All sizes of
s Garden walls
dogs and cats EST 1965
s Re-Pointing
s Restoration work
welcome Blocked Drains Cleared
Bathing, grooming, CCTV Drain Surveys
DIRECTORY

s Garages
de-matting, clipping,
s Extensions etc
ear & nailcare
Drains Relayed
Quality, reliable, friendly service
No job too big or too small Free pick-up & return Drains Relined
Free estimates Call Lucie on Septic Tanks
Tel 0151 342 7028 0151 342 7028 0151 336 2287
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Driveways / Gardens Electrical Furniture

KMD
DRIVEWAY & PATIO THE FURNITURE
SPECIALISTS
l Indian Stone
REPAIR COMPANY
l Block Paving ELECTRICS q All types of furniture repairs,
loose joints, water and heat marks
l Fencing All electrical work removed, French polishing
l Pattern imprinted undertaken q Traditional caning
concrete No obligation quotes q Leather repairs, scuffs, burns,
scratches etc
Design Service Available All work insured
q Reupholstery, broken springs,
In partnership with new webbings
For an affordable quote
CONSTRUCT4U
please call Steve on For all your building needs Tel 0151 678 3888
07716 870153
0151 721 0559 Call Karl on Mob 07958 712781
SMC PAVING 07766 528728 Unit 10, Mill House, Holt Avenue
Moreton, Wirral

Excavator / Digger Glazing

G O’Neill Glaze-rite: Misted units

replaced, all glazing work,
laNdscapes lead repairs, UPVC fitted
Garden Clearance, l Mini digger & dumper hire and PVC repairs. Tel 0151
Dig & Shift
Patios, Driveways Block Paved, with or without operators 342 0059 / 078375 84482
Flagged & Stoned, l Gardens cleared, drains www.glaze-rite.com
* Mini digger & dumper hire
Hedges & Trees Trimmed, laid,
with footings
or without dug etc..
operators

Cleaning to Drives, Patios & Decking Spoilcleared,

l*Gardens removal service
drains - dug etc.. Handyman
laid, footings
*Spoil removal service - cheaper than skips!
cheaper than skips!
*Top soil & turf supplied and laid Handyman Service
Competitive prices. Free estimates, no obligation
l Top soil & turf supplied Painting & Decorating,
Tel 07973 334581
and laid roofing Paving, Gutter
call Geoff on
Tel 07973 334581
www.digandshift.co.uk cleaning, gardening and
0795 721 6065 / 01928 722700 www.digandshift.co.uk all DIY, (24 hours). 0151
Fencing 342 0059 / 078375 84482
Gardening

JUSTFENCING
Roy Hand
Landscape Gardening
Handyman
Services
l Plumbing & Tiling
l Painting & Wallpaper
Need a new fence? l Fencing l Laminate Flooring
We offer a clean and reliable service at a great price.
Removal of existing fences from site is included.
l Turfing l Flat Pack
l Hedge cutting l and much more
DIRECTORY

Fully insured.
l Scarification No job too small
New Fences/Replacement Panels
Repairs to Old
l Moss and weed killing for lawns
Gates l Concrete Imprinting For quality and reliability
Decking
Bespoke Log/Bin Stores l Patios call Bill on
l Grounds maintenance
Call today for a free no obligation quote.
327 6883 or 07768 792251
T: 0151 336 7598 M: 07957 349 244 Call 0151 336 8507 Free estimates 29
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Double Glazine Repairs Locksmith

Double Glazing Repairs BTL Locksmith

We can help with Lock replacement, lock-outs
v Misted and damaged units Wirral & Cheshire
v Replacement handles and hinges
v Window and Door locks
Vehicle entry 24/7
v Sticking doors and jammed locks etc. Home, commercial, auto
Upvc Care and Repair Your local locksmith
Call John for friendly advice and free quotation
0798 9372509
www.doubleglazingrepairswirral.com
0151 336 3798 0151 348 1620
www.bobthelocksmith.com

Joiner Kitchen Units Mower repairs

Parkgate 2 Counties
Carpentry
l COMPLETE KITCHENS
Service your mower
l COMPLETE KITCHENS before the rush
& Joinery
RESPRAYED RESPRAYED Mower Repairs
l BEDROOM FURNITURE
Est 25 years
l BEDROOM FURNITURE
All aspects of Joinery,
(including fitted wardrobes)
Tel 0151 342 3366
(including fitted wardrobes)
built in funiture, windows, l Service/repairs/sharpening
l ANY PIECE OF FURNITURE l ANY PIECE OF FURNITURE all makes of garden machinery
doors, locks and
STRIPPED & RESPRAYED STRIPPED & RESPRAYED l Domestic and professional
repairs etc. l Lawn mowers, strimmers,
www.matt-finish.co.uk
No job too small www.matt-finish.co.uk ride-on tractors, chain saws,
cement mixers, hedge cutters etc.
Call
TelSimon
0151on336
0151 7011
200 5415 Call Matt on 0151 356 4400 l Hire equipment
Mobor07854678140
07734 681403 or 07841 651000 l 25 years experience.

Oven cleaning Plumbing

DIRECTORY

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Plumbing Plastering

M Axon
Central Heating & D Kerruish
Plumbing Specialists Plastering
Installation
l Over 15 years domestic
Service
experience
Repair Corgi & IPHE Registered
l Friendly and Reliable
A friendly and reliable
local business l Small jobs welcome
Established for over 25 years

0151 336 1965 Tel 07810 008949

or 0151 336 2822
07747797110
www.maxonplumbing.co.uk E-mail: Derek@stubbsy.net

Tarmac
n Plumbing THORNE CALDY TARMAC
n Bathrooms PLUMBING & HEATING (R. EATON & SONS)
v Full central heating systems FOR QUALITY
n Tiling v No call out charge WORK & SERVICE
v Discount for OAPs
No job too small, call Ray v Gas & oil specialists Tel 342 6299
0151 336 1508 v Any genuine quote beaten The Depot,
Mob 07789 817652 v Landlord safety certificates Station Road,
For the very latest Tel 0151 339 7205 Barnston Wirral
steam showers
go to our website 07923 123986
www.rwhplumbing.com

Alexander
Roofing Tiling
Plumbing and Heating
Tiling
Walls and Floors
(Est 1991)
from 8sq m
l Bathroom design and Installation Your Local Roofer
Also bathrooms and
l New Central Heating systems Covering all types of Roofing
including Slating, Tiling,
kitchen installations
l Landlord Certificates plumbing, electrics,
DIRECTORY

Flat Roofing, Roof Carpentry,

Roof Repairs, UPVC Fascias, plastering & joinery
l Power Flushing Soffits & Gutters, Flue Liners,
25 years experience
Built-up Flat Roofing,
l Repair and Maintenance work Lead & Chimney Work, Free estimates
Loft conversions,
No job too small
Tel 07752767886 Storm Damage & Insurance Work.
Call : 0151 353 1674 0151 512 5522
www.alexanderplumbing.info email: trevorlatimer@hotmail.com
www.abblatroofing.co.uk
07709 258248
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KITCHENS l BATHROOMS l BEDROOMS l HOME STUDIES

Over the past 30 years

Merilyn has been harnessing
her skills and resources
to bring innovative and
inspirational designs to her
clients. Her vast experience
ranges from one-off pieces
to whole house projects.
Merilyn’s unrivalled passion
and ability to understand her
clients’ needs and aspirations
is a breath of fresh air

BESPOKE LIFESTYLE INNOVATIVE INTERIORS

64 Telegraph Road, Heswall CH60 0AG

Tel/fax: 0151 342 2144
Mob: 07773 540888
E-mail merilyn@merilynphillips.co.uk