Have you been curious about the new bookshop in town? Have you entered the bijou repository, stroked the laid back cat, browsed the carefully curated books or made purchases? Can you remember what was there before?

Owner James Caldwell, supported by his partner Lisa and their son Dean, opened the door of 50, Main Street on 15th March 2024. James turned the old key cutting shop into a small yet inviting space and filled it with furniture bought, or donated locally, to create a calm and homely atmosphere.

A new addition to the Frodsham Christmas Festival is the inaugural awards to local groups or individuals for outstanding contributions to the community. This year the recipients have been picked by the Festival Committee in association with Frodsham Town Council. It is planned that this will be put to public nomination and votes in future years. Certificates were awarded from the Main Street stage throughout the afternoon to:

THE COMMUNITY WELLBEING AWARD Bee Friends and Main Street Memory Café For exceptional efforts in promoting health, wellness and social connection within our community

THE NATURE CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS AWARD Friends of Hob Hey Wood, Frodsham WI for Manley Road Copse, and Frodsham Frombles Honouring dedicated stewardship in preserving and enhancing our local natural environments and woodlands

THE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AWARD The Scouts and The Guides In recognition of outstanding commitment to youth development, leadership and community service.

THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY AWARD The Round Table and The Rotary Club Acknowledging remarkable generosity, service and contributions that enrich the Frodsham community

Article from Frodsham News Issue 1 Dec 2024

Cheap tips for you to help reduce heat loss.

• Seal gaps by draught excluders on windows and doors, or use draught excluder tape
• Replace flattened seals on UPVC doors and windows
• Close internal doors
• Seal around pipes and cables
• Seal any gaps between floor and skirting boards, and between floorboards
• Save heat loss out of windows by tucking curtains behind radiators

For more information visit www.climateactionfrodsham.com.

Article from Frodsham News Issue 1 Dec 2024

In November 2024, the Leisure Centre hosted a public engagement drop in to give an update on proposals to spend the £1 million funding that has been ring fenced by Cheshire West and Chester to secure the building’s future. Helen Pakpahan, Economic Growth Programme Manager at CWAC, Matt Parker, Managing Director of Brio, and local CWAC Councillors Mike Garvey and Lucy Sumner were also present. Last minute publicity had an impact on the numbers attending, however the representatives were kept busy answering questions for the whole three hours.

Following an online consultation during lockdown, Brio and CWAC have been considering structure, energy and future usage on the site. The Leisure Centre currently hosts 21 sports clubs, 33 weekly classes, and hosts national sports competitions. As sports memberships increase, facilities must be improved. Two plans are under consideration:

1. The ground floor to be refurbished and the first floor to be let to a public service provider, as yet unannounced.
2. Partial demolition of the two storey building, with the Library and Sports Hall unaffected. A rebuild of the gym, changing rooms, studios and well-being facilities. 

Extra parking and the removal of the synthetic football courts are being discussed. Kydd’s Wint may be developed as a public pedestrian access from the town.

The plans will be submitted to CWAC in Spring 2025, meanwhile further sources of funding are being explored to extend the reach of the project. For further information, speak to a member of the Brio Leisure Team or visit the webpage cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/A56-leisure-corridor.

Article from Frodsham News Issue 1 Dec 2024