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Welcome to Neston News - your weekly round up of local news and events in the Neston area.

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It's very nearly Spring and we've had some lovely photos sent in. We've used a few to make up the banner for this week's Neston News, and you can view the rest here.

The Neston Ladies Day 200 - Heritage Project gathered pace this week, you can catch up in our 'Latest' article here. If you have an photos, memorabilia or memories to share, for the Commemorative Brochure and/or pop-up Museum, please do get in touch. Email admin@hipandharmony.co.uk or give me a call on 0151 336 2734.

Mothers Day is on Sunday March 30. We're gathering some local gift and treats suggestions for you, which can be found in our Reviews & Features section here. Also, there's the opportunity for youngsters to make something special for Mum, at a Pottery session at Burton Manor on March 22 - spaces are limited so book quickly!

Easter will be upon us before we know it. If you are organising any activities or events during the Easter holidays, please do get in touch.

Meanwhile, work continues on town centre improvements, we hope you're enjoying our progress diary - latest update here.

I'll leave you now with a quick reminder to keep your stories and photos coming - we love to hear from you.

Have a great week!

Carrie & the AboutMyArea Team
Tel: 0151 336 2734 / Email: carriespacey@aboutmyarea.co.uk

20 Mar 2014 - Neston Ladies Day Heritage Workshop at Neston Library Would you like to help create a pop-up exhibition to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Neston Female Society and Ladies Day? Read more...

TONIGHT - Fashion Show and Sale at Neston High School Brand new and perfect fashion garments from High Street and Designer names to view and buy at bargain prices. Read more...

Cuckoo Lane Campaigner Slams Anonymous Smear Attempt One of the leaders of the fight to save Cuckoo Lane, Anthony Annakin-Smith, has reacted angrily to anonymous correspondence he has received which seeks to smear a fellow campaigner. Read more...

14 Jun 2014 - Sausage & Ale BBQ Event at Burton Manor Gardens 'Poison is a woman's weapon.' A talk by Angela Brabin. Read more...

Spring is Just Around the Corner in Neston - More Photos Added Spring is definitely sprung! Here are some lovely photos sent in to show the signs of changing seasons... Read more...

Finance blog: Neston & Beyond - Taking Care of Care (Part 2) The latest in a series of occasional blogs about all things financial, from regular AboutMyArea Neston contributor John Cartlidge. Read more...

20 Oct 2014 - Parkgate Society Meeting and Talk This month's meeting features a talk by Alan Goulbourne: 'History of the Victoria Cross.' Read more...

Mostyn House Development - Photo Diary Part 4 The latest on progress at the Mostyn House site, from AboutMyArea contributor Chris Howe. Read more...

12 Apr 2014 - NE Singers in Concert - 'Salute to Tommy' NE Singers will be performing 'Salute to Tommy' on Saturday 12th April at the United Reformed Church. Read more...

Neston MP Wishes on a Star for Earth Hour 2014 Andrew Miller, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, has signed up to support this year's Earth Hour by making a special pledge to help protect the planet. Read more...

Temporary Road Closure - Ladies Walk and Raby Road, Neston Please note the following temporary road closures to enable Cheshire West and Chester Council to carry out surface treatment works. Read more...

29 Mar 2014 - Mothers Day Tea at NCYC To celebrate Mothers Day this year, Neston Community and Youth Centre will be hosting a fundraising Afternoon Tea Read more...

Cat Still Missing from Little Neston This cat has been missing from the bottom of Marshlands Road in Little Neston since Monday 3rd February. Read more...

27 Mar 2014 - Neston U3A Meeting - 'Building Paddy's Wigwam' - a Talk Are you a "silver surfer" living in or near Neston? If so, please come along to one of the Neston U3A meetings held monthly at the Civic Hall. Read more...

5 Jul 2014 - Ferrar Family Fun Day in Willaston On the 5th July the Ferrar Family will be holding a Fun Day in Willaston Memorial Hall to raise funds for the Brain Tumour Charity. Read more...

Neston Ladies Day Heritage Project - Latest What's been happening over the last week as the Neston Ladies Day 200 Heritage Project gets into full swing. Read more...

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Read All About It - Neston Newspaper Clippings from Days Gone By - Part 3 Continuing our series of articles containing clippings from newspapers revealing Neston's past. This week, swearing in Parkgate, amongst other things! Read more...

Sweet Treats for Mother's Day at Kandy Station in Neston Make Mum's sweet dreams come true with a special gift from Kandy Station in Neston. Read more...

15 & 16 Mar 2014 - InterACT Youth Theatre presents 'The Wardrobe' A play by Sam Holcroft, being presented at Neston Town Hall in March. Read more...

Statement from Neston Town Mayor Over Potential Newsletter Confusion Since 2010 Neston Town Council has published a regular newsletter under the name "Neston Matters." Confusion has now arisen following the publication of a local Conservative party publication going by the same name. Read more...

19 Mar 2014 - Neston Beauty Clinic Charity Event Come along to a charity event for the Joseph Windsor Heart Trust, hosted by Neston Natural Health and Beauty Clinic. Read more...

15 Mar 2014 - Christian Aid Sponsored Walk Neston and District Christian Aid Committee is organising its annual six-mile Sponsored Walk on Saturday March 15. Read more...

Councillor Blog - Louise Gittins - March 2014 In her latest blog, Cllr Gittins talks about a successful project to brighten up The Green in Little Neston. Read more...

22 Mar 2014 - Go Pottery for Mother's Day! Children - come along to Burton Manor on Saturday 22nd March to make something special for Mother's Day. Read more...

15 Jul 2014 - Hip & Harmony Young Singers Project Original, energetic and great fun! Sessions are suitable for young people aged 8 - 16 in two groups. Guaranteed to make you 'Happy....' Read more...

28 Mar 2014 - 60s Night Fundraiser at Neston British Legion Enjoy a '60s night out at Neston's Royal British Legion and help raise money for a great cause. Read more...

12 Mar 2014 - Fundraising Fashion Show at Thornton Manor Exclusive Heswall boutique, Sue Huntington, will be showing their Spring and Summer collection of evening and occasional wear at a fashion show to be held at Thornton Manor, Wirral, in aid of The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. Read more...

26 Mar 2014 - Hit Show 'TOWN' Comes to Neston Library Former Cheshire Poet Laureate Joy Winkler's innovative verse/drama 'TOWN' is the moving tale of Rosie's quest to find her birth mother, helped by a stranger and the magic of the town's annual festival. Read more...

27 Apr 2014 - D-Day 70th Anniversary Gala Concert Wirral Community Choir are joining forces with West Kirby Light Opera Society to become the D-Day Celebration Singers for a one-off concert. Read more...

Cheshire Police Warn Over Catalytic Converter Thefts Thieves have been targeting businesses in the Ellesmere Port and Neston area and stealing catalytic converters from vehicles Read more...

21 Jan 2015 - Happy Dixieland Jazz at The Irby Club Happy Dixieland Jazz continues at The Irby Club on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Read more...

Neston Public Realm Improvements 2014 - Photo Diary Part 3 We continue our Photo Diary of the public realm improvement works in Neston Town Centre. Read more...

Willaston Receives Lottery Grant for First World War Research Project The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £9,800 to Willaston Village Festival Society to enable Willaston to Remember Its First World War Fallen. Read more...

It's For You, Mum...Indulgence Vouchers at Birch Tree Health in Neston Give your Mother that extra special treat this year with a Mothers Day voucher from Birch Tree Health. Read more...

Take Mum to the little tea house in Parkgate for a Special Treat A gorgeous menu makes an extra special treat for Mums this Mothers Day at the little tea house in Parkgate. Read more...

27-29 Apr 2017 - NADAS Art Exhibition This annual exhibition of arts and crafts will be taking place at the Town Hall in Neston High Street. Read more...

11 Dec 2015 - Wirral & West Cheshire Alpine Society Group Meeting & Talk The local Alpine Society Group meets in The Gladstone Village Hall in Burton on the second Friday of each month from September until May. Read more...

Rotary Club of Neston host Technology Tournament at Neston High School Students have once again pitted their wits in the annual Technology Tournament hosted by the Rotary Club of Neston. Read more...

5 Apr 2014 - Power Ballads Night at Neston Town Hall Hold on to your air guitars.....Power Ballads 2 is coming....Just a handful of tickets left, when they're gone, they're gone! Read more...

Neston's Very Own Linda Pelling is Runner Up in National Competition Local Neston resident Linda Pelling, perhaps best known locally for her photographic skills, has now showcased her singing talent, coming third in the UK's Care Home Idol competition. Read more...

21 Nov 2015 - CWaC Councillors' Surgery Pop down to speak to Cheshire West and Chester Councillors Louise Gittins and Andy Williams at their joint surgery in Neston Town Hall. Read more...

Come to St Michael's Friday Youth Club in Little Neston If you have children aged 6-11 and want to have a few hours to yourself, why not bring them to St Michaels Friday Youth club? Read more...

BBC Seeks Neston Home-Swappers Do you live in an interesting home? If so, the BBC would love to hear from you for a new TV series. Read more...

13 Feb 2019 - Wirral Business Association Networking Evening A free, monthly get together at Chimneys in Hooton, for any Wirral business people who wish to attend. Read more...

St Winefride's Primary Ramp Up the Red for British Heart Foundation In February, children and staff at St. Winefride's RC Primary School in Neston put on their red clothes, wigs and hats for the National ‘Ramp Up the Red Day' organised by the British Heart Foundation, raising an amazing £222.00. Read more...

Woodfall Primary School's Rotakids Club Go Shopping for Foodbank On Monday 3 March children from Woodfall Primary School went shopping at Sainsbury's in Neston as part of their RotaKids project. Read more...

Row Breaks Out Over Neston High 6th Form Dress Code Parents and students received a letter last week from Neston High School, announcing that from September 2014 onwards, 6th Form students will be expected to adhere to a 'Formal Business Dress' code. Read more...