 Welcome to Neston News Click here to view in browser. Sharon Meadows captured this week's header shot of the marshes at Little Neston, this photo makes me feel like Sping is at my fingertips. Your contributions for header shots are always welcome. There are so many community contributions to this week's news, wonderful to see thanks and praise and community spirt shining through. Businesses are gearing up to open doors for the first time in a while. And if you haven't seen Bernard Rose's archived photography of the Albert Dock, Liverpool, be sure to take a look. Email us any time with your news: neston@aboutmyarea.co.uk Katie & team Download the Neston Life app
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Vaccination Programme Update from Neston & Willaston PCN
The COVID vaccination programme continues at pace and Operational Lead for Neston & Willaston Primary Care Network (PCN), Advanced Nurse Practitioner Karen Rushforth, has an update for our area.
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Charity Plant Sale at Briarfield Gardens is Back
The snowdrops are back and so is the charity plant sale at Briarfield Gardens, appointments available on Fridays.
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Elephant Coffee Are Getting Ready to Reopen
Elephant Coffee in Neston has been closed for the past 11 months, still lots of work happening behind the scenes, and they're now ready to throw open the door.
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Parkgate Society Talks Are Being Held Online Most Successfully
Parkgate Society, like so many local groups, suspended their regular monthly meetings with members, from March 2020.
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Pandemic Recovery Budget Set Out in the Face of Huge Financial Pressures
Cheshire West and Chester Council will be setting its budget against a backdrop of financial uncertainty caused by the COVID -19 pandemic, the increasing cost of care and continuing delays to national funding reforms for Local Government, which will lead to some difficult decisions for the Council.
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Local Businesses Urged to Double-down to Make the Third Lockdown Our Last
Businesses across Cheshire and here in Neston are being called upon to continue to support the fight against COVID-19 and pave the way for economic recovery by redoubling safety measures where possible.
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Temporary Road Closure - Damhead Lane, Willaston - 16-19 February
Please note the following temporary road closure which is necessary for safety reasons to enable BT works, carried out by Openreach.
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Last Chance to Express Coast Path Concerns
The deadline to comment on Natural England's report is today Wednesday 10 February.
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Tesco Neston was Target of Burglary Early Hours of Sunday
Neston & Parkgate Police are appealing for any CCTV footage that may help in the conviction of the suspect who has been arrested.
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Opportunity to Pay Tribute as Country Records Over 100,000 COVID-Related Deaths
Cheshire West and Chester Council has re-launched an online book as a place for residents of Neston and west Cheshire to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to coronavirus.
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04 Mar 2021 - Emma Stonex - The Lamplighters
Linghams Booksellers of Heswall invite you to an evening with Emma Stonex.
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Something Sweet Born Out of the Pandemic
Movie night is a new family tradition for the Randalls of Little Neston and what goes better with movies, than treats? Post Treats delivered direct to your door.
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Celebrating Archived Imagery of Liverpool Docks Captured by Neston Photographer Bernard Rose
Another chance to revisit 1970s Liverpool.
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Jimmy the Wanderer Mouse Hiding Around Neston and Little Neston
Jimmy the Wanderer Mouse has been found! Keep an eye out next week for his little friends.
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Temporary Road Closure - Buggen Lane, Neston - 12 February
Please note the following temporary road closure which is necessary for safety reasons to enable BT works, carried out by Openreach.
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Support for Families Over February Half Term
As lockdown restrictions continue, the range of support available to families in Neston over the upcoming February half-term week, is being highlighted.
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The Blue Bicycle are Gearing Up to Open for Takeaway
With the most vulnerable members of the Neston community having received their first dose already, and the statistics improving every day, The Blue Bicycle feel comfortable to open up the doors once again.
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Statement on Elections 6 May 2021
The Government has now confirmed that elections will take place on 6th May 2021.
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Little Actors Theatre Has Moved Back Online During This Lockdown
Little Actors Theatre Company based here in Neston, has moved workshops back online for the duration of lockdown.
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Green Light for Clatterbridge Campaign
Chester Town Hall, the Eastgate Clock and Newgate Bridge will be illuminated in green light for the whole of February to show support for the Let's Go Green for Clatterbridge campaign.
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Significant Investment Needed to Safeguard Cheshire West from Flooding
The Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council has called for significant investment to prevent future flooding incidents in Northwich town centre and the borough.
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Temporary Road Closure - Lees Lane, Little Neston - 23 February
Please note the following temporary road closure which is necessary to enable litter picking works to be carried out by StreetCare.
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Vaccine Roll-out in Neston and Area Care Homes Now Complete
Following the mass roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations to residents and staff in care homes, the strong logistical team effort in Cheshire West and Chester, has been successful in meeting the national target.
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Neston Nomads Football Club February Challenge
Neston Nomads Reserves invite you all to join in with their February 100k challenge.
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11 Feb 21 - Chris Riddell - Poems to Fall in Love With
Event happening tomorrow.
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Garden Waste Collection Now Suspended Until 01 March
The garden waste collection service will now be suspended until Monday 1 March 2021.
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COVID Case Numbers in CH64
Neston and its surrounding villages remain in national lockdown.
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Temporary Road Closure - Hooton Green, Willaston - 10-12 February
Please note the following temporary road closure which is necessary to enable Drainage works to be carried out by Cheshire West And Chester Council.
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Age Matters Continues to Provide Support Through Coronavirus Crisis
Age Matters in Neston is a brilliant advisory and support team for the over 60s, led by Anne Jones, and is continuing to provide help on a daily basis.
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Are You Receiving the Correct State Pension Entitlement?
AboutMyArea Neston reader John Cartlidge would like to bring to the attention of retirement age women, a Department of Work and Pensions error.
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Mass Vaccination Site Open in Chester
The first NHS large-scale COVID-19 mass vaccination centre in the borough is set to open at Chester Racecourse mid-February.
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Is Your Neston Business Looking to Export?
A key meeting has been organised for business leaders in Ellesmere Port and Neston, who are interested in developing their ability to export their goods.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 is Coming
Monday 22 February to Sunday 7 March is Fairtrade Fortnight, a time when the Fairtrade movement unites.
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Resident Thanks Council Workers for a Job Well Done in Neston
In today's day and age, particularly with the prevalence of social media, it is all too easy to complain and not nearly as common to praise.
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Temporary Road Closure - Brook Street, Neston - 15-18 February
Please note the following temporary road closure which is necessary for safety reasons to enable BT works, carried out by Openreach.
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Teenager from Neston Charged With Burglary and Arson Offences
A 17 year old boy from Neston has been charged with burglary and arson offences.
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Loving Neston's Pets This Valentine's
Petpals (Wirral West) are keen to share some advice particularly relevant around Valentine's Day, to keep our pets safe and well.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Seminars for SMEs - updated
Update 16 March: The next workshop for SME leaders and their teams is session 9: 'Healthy working relationships'. The final webinar in the popular series is 'Creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture', taking place Wednesday 24 March.
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17 Feb 21 - Pamela Butchart - The Broken Leg of Doom
Event postponed from 10 February to Wednesday 17 February at 11am.
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The Census is Coming
The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales.
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