All games will be played either Thursday evenings (league), or Friday evenings (friendly), starting at 6pm and concluding, roughly, 8.45pm. All midweek games are 20 overs.

Parkies are hosting Gwersyllt Park C.C. in a charity match, in aid of Cancer research, Breast cancer care and leukaemia, many people have been affected in one way or another by these dreadful diseases and we’d like to help as much as we can so please come out and support that one, the date is to be confirmed.

We shall be posting a full list of fixtures once we have them.

The club are also looking for a couple of volunteers to do our scoring, anyone who can spare a few hours once or twice a week is welcome, previous experience not necessary as we will show you the basics filling in the book and the scoreboard,

Anybody interested can get in touch via the contacts tab or by visiting our webpage. www.westminsterpark.play-cricket.com.

Any interested parties wanting to try the game for themselves can get in touch in the same way, we are having net sessions at Kings school sports hall, Wednesday evenings at 8pm, cost is £3 but kit is provided.

Course 2 for 10-16 year olds 11th-13th April inclusive 10.30 am to 4.30 pm ~ cost £70.

Please contact Mrs Claire Ayton on 01352 780794 if you are interested in joining either course.

Summer’s coming, make the most of it!

Welcome for new members and learners

Croquet may not be an Olympic sport but it’s a game that can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. It does not require the strength or stamina needed for more strenuous sports and the handicapping system means that it can be played on equal terms by men and women from beginners to more experienced players.

Now that we are looking forward to warmer days and longer evenings, why not come and try your hand at croquet as an interesting and enjoyable outdoor leisure activity for the summer months?

This year Chester Croquet Club is offering a free taster session on Sunday afternoon, 15 April, from 2 to 5 pm at the club’s lawns in Westminster Park off Hough Green in Chester.

For those who would like to develop their skills further, there will be two further introductory sessions for golf croquet at 2 pm on Sunday afternoons on 22 and 29 April. These sessions are ideal for people who have not played the game before and who would like to learn more about it. The club is also offering a more comprehensive introductory course for association croquet at 6.30 pm on Thursday evenings for six weeks from 3 May to 7 June. This course is aimed at people who have played some croquet before, perhaps golf croquet or garden croquet, and who would like to develop their skills and tactics for association croquet.

All equipment is provided by the club and the only requirement is that players must wear flat-soled shoes.

If you are interested in joining the initial taster session or the introductory sessions for golf croquet, please contact Pat Clare on 0151 3362606. For more information about the club or to enroll on the introductory course for association croquet, please contact the Club Secretary, Janet Davies, on 01244 350370.

Come and join in and make the most of the summer

Summary document.

A total of 14 people were in attendance including representatives from the Council, Local Councillor and Community Police Support staff.

The Chairman Allan Stobie welcomed those present and after the formalities of apologies etc and agreeing the minutes of last year’s meeting he presented his annual report.

The achievements were as follows
The Park has QE2 protected status
A second green flag award was presented
Included in the Chester in Bloom inspections
Two meetings have been held with Council with a view to the FoWP being more involved in the day to day running of the Park, it is planned for these to continue into the New Year when hopefully the Committee can consider specific proposals.
The Outdoor Gym and Running Loops are in place following a substantial grant in connection with the QE2 award.
Application made to the Arts Council for additional funding to support the new 4m high sculpture
Re defining the dog laws from the present four in place to a single one to better enforce the present regulations.
Doggy sacks available from the Café and the local Library.
Plans to re shape the trees in the car park are being finalised and will be implemented when the necessary funds are available.
More bird boxes to be installed
Gate opening and closing times under constant review with a limited number of keys being made available to the dog walking group on the Committee.
The improvements in the Café will be continued next year
The Walking club now have a representative on the Committee
It is hoped to organise a sports day next summer.
The new Croquet/Bowls pavilion is now in use.

Both the Croquet and Tennis Club reported record membership numbers.

The Treasurer’s report showed a year on year surplus of £81.7 9p with annual subscriptions at their highest level. Overall surplus to date £1471.35p

All the officers were re-elected for the coming year.

Following the Council ‘Working in Partnership for local people meeting’ the FoWP will continue to be ready to support any additional participation in the park operation.

The website continues to provide updated information and more contact is made with members through email.

Additional funding was being made available for the Cricket Club who were forming a junior section.

The Chairman closed the meeting thanking everybody for attending especially the Council representatives

Friends of Westminster Park

A G M

On Tuesday 22^nd November 2011

At Westminster Park Community Centre

Five Ashes Road

At 8 pm

Everybody Welcome – Council Officials and your Local Councillors will be in attendance to answer your questions

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Extracts from Committee meeting held on 5th Oct 2011

There has been no further communication from Chris Cook since our last meeting with regard to the Friends greater involvement in the Park management.

Letter received from the Council inviting attendance at the next West Cheshire Together Partnership meeting to be held on the 15th November. Committee members invited to advise Secretary as to their wish to attend, this will then be passed on to the relevant party.

Current funds as presented are £130.34 in Current Account and £1,341.01 in the Bonus Saver. Committee requested to advise Chairman of any suitable future exenditures.

Review meeting with Council held on the 20th September2011
Notes had already been supplied to all the Committee.
 Confirm work has now started on outdoor gym equipment
 Chairman to follow up lack of supply for ‘dog’ sacks.
 Council still dealing with by-law introduction for dogs on lead in specific areas.
 Car Park tree removal plan agreed in principle but awaiting finance.
 Keys for gate access. Phone number for Andy James to be given to Jennifer.
 Awaiting contact from local schools re introduction of further bird boxes
 Chairman to meet with John Seiler regarding additional funding for Sculpture, this will hopefully be through the Art Council.
 No update on improved facilities in the Cafe likely till Spring.
 Hedge trimming by Council through winter months.

AGM. Date confirmed as Tuesday 22nd November at the Community Centre commencing at 2000 hours. Secretary to provide draft agenda to Chairman. Invites to be sent to local Councillors and Council representatives. A data base of all members to be created by the Secretary to send details of AGM, Website and Subscription renewals.

Newsletter. Chairman preparing draft and welcomes input from Committee members. This will be posted on the Website and delivered to members who are not on email.

Website updates. Secretary to send abridged version of Committee meeting minutes to Sue for posting.

Any other business.
Request to Council for details of First Aid expertise in Park re gym equipment and
BMX track.
Committee to maintain contact with Cricket club ref event planned for next May.
Secretary to contact Walking Club members to ascertain whether they would like representation on the Committee.
Subscriptions for coming year to be sent to Chairman and Secretary as per last year.

W.P.C.C. were privileged to play a 20 overs friendly at Eaton Hall, the ground is in a magnificent setting; the Hall, visible beyond mature trees, the estate railway track skirting the boundary rope and the pavilion which was built in the 1890’s, positioned perfectly to take in the whole scene.

Having lost the toss, the Parkies took to the field; there was plenty of evidence in the outfield of the herd of deer (first encountered on entry), but the pitch was beautiful and the home side took advantage of their familiarity by posting 128 for 3 with 2 retired not out.

Park scored 129 for 2 with 2 balls to spare and 2 retired not out.

The hosts were generous with their congratulations and with the tea they provided, it was well past dark when the last of the Parkies said their goodbyes and we are looking forward to our return next year.

A big Thankyou to Martin Wells and the Eaton Hall team for their invitation and hospitality, it was very much appreciated.

All you have to do to get your free apple juice is to bring along your washedsurplus apples together with containers. The juice will keep in the fridge for three days or it can be frozen.