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Welcome to this my 56th electronic news bulletin.
Parliamentary life continues to be hectic, with the constituency proving as action-packed as ever!
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Edward Timpson
Member of Parliament for Crewe & Nantwich
I have recently ...
- Visited local Archery Club, in Winterley
- Visited local business, New Primebake as they seek to expand operations & staff in Crewe
- Opened new facilities at Sir William Stanier Community School, in Crewe
- Met with representatives from London Midland Trains
- Visited Weaver Primary School Green Day, in Nantwich
- Opened Barthomley Flower Festival in Barthomley
- Held a Constituency Surgery, in Crewe
- Attended Royal British Legion parliamentary reception
- Spoke during the Budget Debate about how this budget will benefit Crewe & Nantwich
- Sat on ID Cards Bill Committee to scrap the scheme, in Parliament
- Asked the Secretary of State for Health; whether the new Coalition Government would consider the Ambulance Response Bill in this Parliament
- Met with Foster Care Associates
- Attended Rheumatoid Arthritis parliamentary reception
- Attended ITV parliamentary reception
- Met with Chief Executive of South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, in Crewe
- Met with the Chairman & Chief Executive of Central & Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust, in Crewe
- Attended Nantwich Family Fun Day, in Nantwich
- Attended Santune Village Fair Day, in Crewe
- Visited Cheshire East Council Greenscape Project Art Exhibition, in Crewe
This weekend I will be...
- Meeting servicemen from Mercian Regiment following operations in Afghanistan, at Asda in Crewe
- Opening Richmond Retirement Village Music Festival, in Nantwich
Photos & Video ...
You can view all my photos and video at edwardtimpsonmp.com
Nantwich ambulance response times up a massive 22.4% after campaign
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
MORE lives are being saved in Nantwich after a high-profile campaign to improve ambulance response times.
A long-running battle, backed by the Chronicle, to allow first responders to use a blue light to get to incidents in the area quicker finally achieved its goal in March this year.
And since it was reinstated to the first response vehicle, latest figures show a big increase from 55% to 77.4% of the most urgent Category A calls being reached within the Government’s eight-minute guideline.
If the trend continues it will bring Nantwich above the Department of Health’s 75% target.
A co-responding team, in which firefighters act as trained medics, and the addition of an ambulance stationed at Nantwich Fire Station has also contributed.
But despite the improvement, community leaders are still pressing for better results. Response times in Nantwich are still far behind those in Crewe where 89.6% of Category A calls are reached within eight minutes.
Nantwich town councillor Keith Cafferty said: “It is encouraging to see these new figures and the town’s residents will take heart from them, but they are far from perfect.
“This is a vital service for our town and is a matter of life and death.”
The decision to downgrade the first responder service two years ago sparked a massive outcry culminating in more than 1,000 Nantwich residents marching through the town in protest.
Among the campaigners were Cllr Bill McGinnis, MP Edward Timpson, resident Ann Aspinall and Rachael Broadhurst, whose husband Steve died in May 2008.
He lay critically injured in a road for 17 minutes awaiting an ambulance as North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) did not call first responders.
His family say that, while the outcome might not have been different, he deserved to be given the chance.
The campaign group has now met the NWAS and Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust to review the service.
During the meeting, NWAS committed to a new, dedicated first responder despatch desk at the control room and a pager system to allow the service to track the nearest vehicle to the scene of any incident to further improve results.
Mr Timpson is now pushing for improvements to response times in Audlem. He said:Š“We fought long and hard for the blue light and so these statistics are really pleasing, but there’s still work to do.
“Congratulations should go to NWAS for listening to our concerns and taking action, and I hope that they can build on this positive result in the future. We are now meeting four times a year to discuss the continual improvement to the service.”
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Delight as jobs saved as buyer found for car dealership
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
ABOUT 70 jobs have been saved after a buyer was found for a struggling car dealership in Crewe.
Baker (Crewe) Ltd in Macon Way which was trading as Grasmere Vauxhall, has been sold to Vertu Motors Plc, the eighth largest motor retailer in the UK.
It will now operate under the Bristol Street Motors brand.
The company also operated another dealership in Macclesfield, two separate body shops in Crewe and Macclesfield and three small service centres in Cheadle, Nantwich and Congleton, employing 24 people between them, which have been closed while the administrators sought buyers.
Retail motor trade specialists David Blenkarn and Greg Palfrey of accountancy and business services group Smith & Williamson were appointed administrators when the company began struggling financially.
Southampton based Smith & Williamson administrator David Blenkarn: "We were appointed administrators after it became apparent the company was struggling financially because of the tough economic climate.
"We are delighted that we have been able to preserve a major part of the business and safeguard the livelihoods of some 70 employees by selling the two dealerships.
"The company also operated two separate body shops and three small service centres which have now closed."
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson said he was delighted jobs had been saved in Crewe.
"The motor trade and its industry have a strong tradition in Crewe. This good news will help continue that reputation, as well as securing important local jobs that will in turn help boost our town’s economy," he said.
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Disability sport under spotlight at Nantwich Town Football Club
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
A DISABILITY Sports Awareness Day was held at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium on Thursday.
Throughout the afternoon the club demonstrated a range of sports for disabled people, including archery, cycling and football. Visitors tried their hand in numerous activities at stalls in the ground, with representatives from sports bodies on hand to give advice for anyone interested in getting involved in disabled sports.
The event was organised by the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver in conjunction with Cheshire East Council.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson was in attendance, and he said:Š“I’ve had an enlightening time here at the Weaver Stadium today, with the display put on by the Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club demonstrating how this event was both fun and informative.
“We all know that regular exercise and sport is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and this awareness day really emphasises that we mustn’t forget disabled people. I am proud that we have such a strong record here. This event and the great work done by so many dedicated people in our community make Crewe and Nantwich a great place to be for disabled athletes.
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Words from Westminster
Edward Timpson, Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
Harriet Harman, the Leader of the Labour Party, said in the House of Commons that the budget would hit people in Cheshire least.
While I doubt she said this out of concern for my poorest constituents, I am nevertheless glad that she raised the matter.
Crewe and Nantwich is home to some of the most poverty stricken areas in Cheshire, and these are the people who deserve to be “hit” the least.
In the year of my first election to Parliament, 2008, Labour “hit” the lowest paid with the 10p tax fiasco.
Whilst this is a difficult budget, I am proud of the fact that the Coalition is doing quite the opposite, and is lifting 880,000 of the lowest paid out of tax altogether.
I am also proud that we are reintroducing the earnings link for pensions.
This is something Labour didn't do for 13 years. Pensioners will never forget that they once increased the state pension by just 75 pence!
After all the misinformation during the general election campaign, the worried Crewe and Nantwich pensioners who came to see me in my surgery deserve to know that they are being supported.
The winter fuel payment, free bus passes, free TV licences, disability living allowance and attendance allowance and the pension credit are all staying too.
So yes, a tough budget that really is going to be tough for everyone. But as anyone who has been in financial bother knows, you would rather be spending money on things other than debt interest.
If we want better schools, better hospitals, a better station, they all have to be paid for.
To do that we have to eliminate this debt, however painful, and ensure that it is not the poorest who are picking up the bill.
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
MP hails funeral firm expansion
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson officially opened Crewe Funeral Services’ new offices on Friday.
The undertakers based at Crewe Road, Shavington, is expanding and held an open day to celebrate the launch of the new site, at Coronation Crescent, Coppenhall.
Director Steve Linde said: “Crewe Funeral Services is not relocating as reported in last week’s Chronicle, but expanding with the opening of new additional premises at 25 Coronation Crescent, Crewe.
“The premises at Crewe Road, Shavington remain open as the head office.”
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Ambulance response times improve for Nantwich
Nantwichnews
Ambulance response times in Nantwich have improved since the reinstatement of the blue light to the town’s First Responders.
A long-running campaign to allow First Responders to use the blue light in Nantwich was won in March this year.
An extra ambulance is now stationed in Nantwich as a result of the campaign’s success.
Now campaigners say new statistics show that their efforts were worthwhile.
Figures show that since March 77.4% of the most urgent ‘Category A’ calls have been reached within the Government’s 8-minute guideline.
This compares to 2009 when only around 55% of Category A calls were reached within 8 minutes.
But response times in Nantwich are still far behind those in Crewe where 89.6% of Category A calls were reached within 8 minutes.
The campaign group, including Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson, Eddisbury MP Stephen O’Brien, Nantwich Town Cllr Bill McGinnis, and First Responder Gavin Palin met with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust.
They assessed the impact of the campaign’s victory, and discussed further improvements that could be made to the service.
The NWAS committed to a new dedicated Community First Responder despatch desk at the control room, and a new pager system to allow the service to track the nearest vehicle to the scene of any incident.
Mr Timpson said: “We fought long and hard for the blue light and so these statistics are really pleasing, but there’s still work to do.
“Congratulations should go to NWAS for listening to our concerns and taking action, and I hope that they can build on this positive result in the future.
“We are now meeting four times a year to discuss the continual improvement to the service.”
© 2010 Nantwichnews
Station discussed in parliament
Crewe Blog
This week Edward Timpson, Crewe and Nantwich MP, questioned the Leader of the House of Commons about Crewe Station in Parliament. The Hansard reads: 24 Jun 2010 : Column 433. Mr Edward Timpson (Crewe and Nantwich) (Con): Now that we realise how much the previous Government misled the public about transport infrastructure investment, promising money that simply did not exist, can the Leader of the House find time for a debate on enabling greater private sector investment in our transport infrastructure, including helping to boost projects such as the regeneration of Crewe railway station in my constituency?
Sir George Young: I am grateful to my hon. Friend. Along with many other hon. Friends, I had occasion to visit Crewe railway station some two years ago, in order to secure his election to the House. He will have heard my right hon. Friend the Chancellor refer in his Budget statement to a generous regional investment fund to take forward transport and other infrastructure projects that will lead to jobs. My hon. Friend will also know that we favour much longer railway franchises, which will enable the train operating companies to take a longer-term view and therefore afford major investment projects such as that in Crewe railway station.
Afterwards, Mr Timpson commented: "I am pleased that despite Labour's broken fantasy promises to revamp Crewe station just before a general election, the Coalition seems to be taking the matter of transport infrastructure seriously. This budget was a tough one for us all, but despite that the Treasury has not left projects like this out in the cold. Whilst I doubt we are going to see quick solutions here, £1 million is currently being invested, and it looks like further funding will come from a mix of private capital from the train operating company and this new public fund."
© 2010 Crewe Blog
MP Timpson joins fun at Nantwich Disability Sports event
Nantwichnews
MP Edward Timpson was among the attendees of a Disability Sports Awareness Day at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium.
The event was organised by the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver with Cheshire East Council.
The club demonstrated a range of sports for disabled people, including archery, cycling and football.
Visitors tried their hand in numerous activities at stalls in the ground, with representatives from sports bodies on hand to give advice.
Mr Timpson said: “I had an enlightening time at the Weaver Stadium, with the display put on by the Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club demonstrating how this event was both fun and informative.
“We all know regular exercise and sport is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and this awareness day really emphasises we mustn’t forget disabled people. I am proud that we have such a strong record here.”
© 2010 Nantwichnews
Armed Forces Day
Crewe Blog
Last Saturday, Mayor Baxendale (seen here with Mayor of Crewe Jacquie Weatherill, left, and Edward Timpson MP) raised the flag at 11am in the Municipal Square to mark Armed Forces Day (Saturday, June 26), an annual opportunity for the people of East Cheshire and the nation as a whole to show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community – from serving troops to Service families and from veterans to cadets. Oh, and I'm sure many blog readers and local music fans will recognise bugler and ex-service man Graeme Malam...
MP tours St Paul's Centre
Crewe Blog
Christian Concern Crewe welcomed a special guest to their premises in the Saint Paul’s Centre in Crewe last week. Director Rob Wykes showed Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson around the facility, and outlined the organisation’s vision for its new Community and Business Resource Centre. Mr Timpson also called in at the weekly Enterprise Café, an event held every Friday and attended by people from the local community with enterprising ideas. He spoke to the people there about the Coalition Government’s plans to help business, and listened to the visions and ideas from local people looking to set up or grow their own small and medium-sized business.
Speaking afterwards Mr Wykes said: “With the support and encouragement of many local people we are confident of achieving the goal of establishing Saint Paul's Community and Business Resources Centre as a primary launch pad for many successful enterprises across the borough. Edward Timpson, our local MP, has a vital role to play in promoting innovative grass-roots sustainable ventures. I believe his personal experience and political position will prove significant in the days that lay ahead.”
The MP added: “I know Rob has just arrived home from a marathon fundraising bike ride, but it’s clear from what he’s shown me today that he’s got straight back into the saddle with his work. I’ve had a really interesting time here today and I am sure the new centre will be able to kick-start some new businesses here in Crewe and Nantwich.”
Click here for original article
© 2010 Crewe Blog
Marathon men still going strong
SCB News
Last time we wrote we wished Mark Jones and the Hon Edward Timpson MP luck as they prepared for their races to raise big money for SCB. This time we can tell you they succeeded with flying colours!
Edward took part in his 8th London Marathon, and Mark ran the Great Manchester 10k run, which is fast becoming one of the North West’s premier mass sporting participation events, this year attracting more than 33,000 hardy participants.
Edward confesses he is a naturally energetic person and he actually quite enjoyed the 26 mile run. Edward went on to say, “What’s most important is the money raised for my chosen charities.”
Commenting on the Great Manchester run, Mark recalls his experience “The conditions were chilly to begin with but the support and atmosphere generated by the crowd were fantastic and soon warmed everyone up!”
Not only did they smash their fundraising targets, but they both broke their personal time targets too. Together, Edward and Mark have raised a staggering £1,510 for SCB! Thank you and well done, both of you.
If you would still like to make a donation it’s not too late. Please forward your donation, marked Marathon Sponsorship to the workshop (cheques made payable to SCB Special Needs Ltd)
On behalf of all at SCB, thanks to Edward and Mark, now go and soak those feet.
© 2010 Supported Community Business (Special Needs) Ltd.
Crewe community art competition
Crewe Town Blog
Talented amateur artists demonstrated their creative flair at a community art competition.
Held at Crewe Library on Saturday July 3, this year’s theme was biodiversity.
Taking inspiration from nature, the exhibits ranged from beautiful watercolour paintings, natural sculpture and even some knitted flower arrangements.
The competition was open to all ages and abilities and attracted 24 entrants. Many of the exhibits consisted of multiple examples of artwork, which was a testament to everyone’s hard work.
More than 90 people attended the free exhibition and many visitors said they felt inspired to take up arts and crafts.
The exhibition was organised as part of Greenscape- the environmental action project run by Cheshire East Council. It is designed to explore ways that creativity and culture can help improve green open spaces within our community.
The displays were judged by Edward and Lesley Bakkers from the Enterprise Education Alliance, a partner of the Greenscape Project. Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson presented the winners with prizes donated by local businesses.
Councillor Rachel Bailey, Cabinet member with responsibility for safer and stronger communities, said: “This was a great community event as it involved people of all ages demonstrating their talents. It was a wonderful opportunity to get creative in Crewe and for people to take inspiration from their surroundings.”
Mr Timpson said: “It was a great day and the standard of art on display was incredibly high.
“I met so many new people who really have a passion for nature and it really showed in their art work. I do hope this can become a regular event in the future. Congratulations to all the winners.”
And the winners were:
Childrens section:
1st - Leighton Primary School with their 3D and mixed media wall collage.
2nd - Oakefield Primary School with their recycled project.
Joint 3rd - Underwood West Primary - poems and watercolours.
Roxanne, Michael and Edward Bennett - life cycle of a butterfly.
Adults section:
1st Beechmere Extra Village - six watercolours.
2nd The Wool Shop - floral woollen bouquets and teapot.
3rd Sue Smethurst - life cycle of a dandelion.
© 2010 CreweTown Blog
Edward Timpson MP visits PFC
Park Foster Care
Crewe & Nantwich MP, Edward Timpson, visited the offices of Park Foster Care on Friday 11th June to meet the team and find out more about Park Foster Care.
Mr Timpson grew up in a family who fostered many children and since becoming a Conservative MP has been active in promoting fostering issues in parliament.
Mike Miltiadous, Service Manager said, “We had a useful discussion about fostering and he was very interested in hearing about our practice experiences. We will watch with interest how the new coalition government will work with and support all fostering providers.”
© 2010 Park Foster Care
Rugby: Hat-trick completed at successful Crewe event
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
ODD Shaped Balls completed a hat-trick of tournament success at Crewe & Nantwich RUFC on Saturday.
The youthful team won the club’s Mixed Tag Sevens event for the third time on the spin.
They finished ahead of 13 other outfits after a keenly contested competition.
Organiser Helena Crooke said: “I’m so proud to be a part of this club and this event.
“The tournament gets bigger every year and to have teams travelling from Bristol, Edinburgh and Somerset is a real compliment to the club.
“Who knows, maybe next year we will get some international visitors!”
Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson was on hand to signal the start to the event.
The early games saw youthful Odd Shaped Balls almost falling at the first hurdle to the experienced Promising Start, who were eventual plate winners.
Head coach Geoff Crawford was there to see leading figures of the club like Jules Guilding, Dave Germain and Rob Akam in action.
Injured first team skipper Kevin Naughton supported from the sidelines.
Odd Shaped Balls saw off Waterloo in the final and club president Gwyn Evans handed out the gongs before players and supporters enjoyed refreshments.
Meanwhile, pre-season training is now underway every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.45pm at the Vagrants.
A club spokesman said: “We would like to invite anyone who is interested to join us for fitness training.
“Even if you have never played rugby before please feel free to get involved.”
For more information visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/creweandnantwich.
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Nantwich Family Fun Day bursts into action on Saturday
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
NANTWICH Family Fun Day will celebrate its sixth anniversary when it returns to Barony Park on Saturday.
The Middlewich Road playing fields play host to an exciting main arena where a wealth of special performances are set to captivate thousands who regularly turn out for the annual event.
The main arena offers the rhythmic experience of X-Academy Cabaret, beautiful Birds of Prey with live demonstrations, Oscar’s dog show and the Air Raiders Motorcycle Display Team.
The crowning of Nantwich’s community princess Tasmin Feakes will also take place in the day.
Tasmin and her attendants Francesca Lynn and Aimee Chandler will be crowned by Mayor of Nantwich, Joyce Stockton, at a ceremony which follows the opening of the family event by Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson.
Families can marvel at the brilliant dance troupe performances, sing along at the live music stage, see the thrilling ‘Battle of the Bands’ and enjoy exhilarating rides at the fun fair. There will also new and exciting land and miniature steam trains plus much more.
Event organiser Simone Cafferty said: “In the lazy days of summer, nothing beats a family outing. Nothing, that is, except an outing to the Nantwich Family Fun Day.
“With free entry and an invitation to all, everyone can experience the talent, the joy and activities of the Nantwich Family Fun Day.
“We are thrilled that the Nantwich Family Fun Day has returned for the people of Nantwich, Crewe and for the many visitors who come to share the enjoyment of one of Cheshire’s main community events. We are certain that this year’s Nantwich Family Fun Day will be the biggest and best yet.”
The Fun Day initiative is organised by a voluntary association - NAFFDA - and is supported by local businesses, organisations and the Nantwich Town Council, with the aim of encouraging and respecting the value of family and local communities.
It takes place from 10.30am until 6pm, entry is free and further details can be found at www.nantwichfunday.co.uk.
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Crewe and Nantwich MP reassured over Crewe rail station
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has quizzed the Leader of the House of Commons over funding for Crewe rail station.
Sir George Young told the House that the Chancellor ‘referred in his Budget statement to a generous regional investment fund to take forward transport and other infrastructure projects that will lead to jobs’.
He added: “My honourable friend will also know that we favour much longer railway franchises, which will enable the train operating companies to take a longer-term view and therefore afford major investment projects such as that in Crewe railway station.”
Afterwards, Mr Timpson said: “I am pleased that despite Labour’s broken fantasy promises to revamp Crewe station just before a general election, the Coalition seems to be taking the matter of transport infrastructure seriously.
“This budget was a tough one for us all, but despite that the Treasury has not left projects like this out in the cold.
“While I doubt we are going to see quick solutions here, £1m is currently being invested, and it looks like further funding will come from a mix of private capital from the train operating company and this new public fund.”
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Crewe and Nantwich MP warns drivers after roads named amongst country's most dangerous
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has urged caution after the A530 road between Crewe and Nantwich was named amongst Britain’s most dangerous roads.
Middlewich Road was among the top level of ‘High Risk’ roads, in the Road Safety Foundations’ report and the A534 Wrexham Road was in the ‘Medium-High Risk’ tier.
Mr Timpson said: “It is alarming to see we have one of the country’s most dangerous roads here in Crewe and Nantwich, but I hope this report serves to remind road users that safety should be our number one priority.”
“We all need to exercise as much caution as possible to make the roads safer for everyone.”
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Crewe and Nantwich MP gives backing to Government views website
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has welcomed a new Government website that aims to collect the views of the British public on unnecessary laws and regulation.
Speaking at the website’s launch Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the idea was based on a ‘belief that it is people, not policy-makers, who know best’.
Mr Timpson said: “I have always thought that getting out on the street and speaking to people is the best way to find out what really affects them here in Crewe and Nantwich, so rolling the conversation out across the country can only be a good thing.”
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Crewe Community Art Competition
Cheshire East Council News
Talented amateur artists demonstrated their creative flair at a community art competition. Held at Crewe Library on Saturday July 3, this year’s theme was biodiversity.Taking inspiration from nature, the exhibits ranged from beautiful watercolour paintings, natural sculpture and even some knitted flower arrangements.
The competition was open to all ages and abilities and attracted 24 entrants. Many of the exhibits consisted of multiple examples of artwork, which was a testament to everyone’s hard work.More than 90 people attended the free exhibition and many visitors said they felt inspired to take up arts and crafts.
The exhibition was organised as part of Greenscape- the environmental action project run by Cheshire East Council. It is designed to explore ways that creativity and culture can help improve green open spaces within our community.The displays were judged by Edward and Lesley Bakkers from the Enterprise Education Alliance, a partner of the Greenscape Project. Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson presented the winners with prizes donated by local businesses.
Councillor Rachel Bailey, Cabinet member with responsibility for safer and stronger communities, said: “This was a great community event as it involved people of all ages demonstrating their talents. It was a wonderful opportunity to get creative in Crewe and for people to take inspiration from their surroundings.”
Mr Timpson said: “It was a great day and the standard of art on display was incredibly high.
“I met so many new people who really have a passion for nature and it really showed in their art work. I do hope this can become a regular event in the future. Congratulations to all the winners.”
Childrens Section Winners
1st - Leighton Primary School with their 3D and mixed media wall collage.
2nd - Oakefield Primary School with their recycled project.
Joint 3rd - Underwood West Primary - poems and watercolours.
Roxanne, Michael and Edward Bennett - life cycle of a butterfly.
Adults Section Winners
1st - Beechmere Extra Village - six watercolours.
2nd - The Wool Shop - floral woollen bouquets and teapot.
3rd - Sue Smethurst - life cycle of a dandelion.
Left to right are: local engagement officer Donna Peddie, local engagement officer and Greenscape co-ordinator Deb Lindop, MP Edward Timpson, Mayor of Crewe Jacquie Weatherill
© Cheshire East Council
MP checks out vision for new St. Paul's centre
Crewe and Nantwich Chronicle
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson was the special guest at Christian Concern's St Paul's centre in Hightown.
Diector Rob Wykes showed Mr Timpson around the facility and outlined the organisation's vision for its new community and business resource centre.
Mr Timpson also called in at the weekly Enterprise Cafe, an event held every Friday for the local community.
Mr Wykes said: "He spoke to people there about the coalition Government's plans to help business, and listened to the visions and ideas from local people looking to set up or grow their own small and medium-sized business."
© 2010 Trinity Mirror North West and North Wales Ltd
Nantwich MP's ambulance Bill to be reviewed
Nantwichnews
The Health Secretary is to review a Bill proposed by Nantwich MP Edward Timpson which would make ambulance services more accountable.
Mr Timpson says the Ambulance Response Times Bill would provide the public with detailed local statistics about response times.
Health Scretary Andrew Lansley said his department would consider the Bill, originally introduced earlier this year, though the General Election meant there was not enough time to vote on it.
Mr Timpson said the idea first came to him during a meeting with the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) during the campaign to restore blue lights to Nantwich’s First Responders.
He had asked the NWAS Chief Executive if he could obtain a breakdown of response times by postcode.
“He had them on his telephone!” said Mr Timpson.
“Half a minute later he had emailed them to me. After seeing how easy it had been to obtain the information I thought, ‘Why couldn’t that be published online for the public to see?’
“I am pleased the Health Secretary has agreed to review my Bill.
“Having local figures to hand certainly made a difference to our campaign in Nantwich.”
© 2010 Nantwichnews
Local MP leads school celebration
Crewe Blog
There was a celebration of arts, dance, sports and technology last Friday (July 2nd) to mark the completion of the second and final phase of the Sir William Stanier Community School in Crewe. Pupils from Beechwood Primary School performed with students from Sir William Stanier in the school’s new leisure centre as part of National School Sports Week.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson lead the celebrations, and Friday’s ceremony marks the end of the £21m project. The school, which can cater for 1,050 students, opened last September. It replaces Coppenhall High School and Victoria Community Technology School, which were amalgamated in 2007. Sir William Stanier Community School was built on the site of Coppenhall High School. The new leisure centre includes a sports hall, dance studio, drama studio, meeting facilities, a fully-equipped computer suite and all-weather pitches. The new state-of-the-art facilities are available to both school pupils and members of the public.
Councillor Andrew Knowles, Cabinet member with responsibility for health and wellbeing, said: “I attended the event on Friday and it was great to see so many young people having fun and keeping fit. The facilities at Sir William Stanier Community School are very impressive and this is good news for both pupils and the wider community of Crewe. My congratulations go to all the people who have put in so much hard work to bring this project to completion.”
© 2010 Crewe Blog
A530 at Nantwich among Britain's most dangerous roads
Nantwichnews
Two busy roads in and out of Nantwich have been branded among the most dangerous in the country.
The A530 between Crewe and Nantwich was among the top level of ‘High Risk’ roads, according to a Road Safety Foundation report.
And the A534 connecting Nantwich with Wrexham was in the next tier ‘Medium-High Risk.’
The report assessed motorways and A roads across the country to highlight some of the UK’s most dangerous areas.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has urged local road users to exercise as much caution as possible following the survey.
He said: “It is alarming to see that we have one of the country’s most dangerous roads here, but I hope this report serves to remind road users that safety should be our number one priority.
“Projects such as the Crewe to Nantwich Greenway cycle route, can help to ease the quantity of traffic on the roads.
“But there are times when you just have to use a car, and we all need to exercise as much caution as possible to make the roads safer for everyone.”
© 2010 Nantwichnews
5 ways to contact Edward Timpson
- By email: timpsone@parliament.uk
- On the web: edwardtimpsonmp.com
- By phone: 01270 501 725
- By post: 30 Victoria Street, Crewe CW1 2JE
- In person: Click here to see surgery times
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