Welcome to our Tattenhall & District Parish Council website

This website provides a comprehensive guide to   the village,  the local services and community organisations and includes all the latest village news, plus a diary of future events.  If you have any news or information to add to this website please go to the  'Contact Us' page.

The 'Information' page has lots of useful  information and links to things going on in and  around Tattenhall. 

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Tattenhall Village Sign.

For some time, it has been the wish of your Parish Council to replace the much loved, but worn out, village centre sign. This is it!  But what does it all mean?

The topmost ring is representative of a “Terret Ring” found in the area of the Rookery and which dates back to the late Iron Age of the 1st Century B.C. It is rare, and was part of the saddle used by the Celts of that time on their chariot horses.

Below that, we have the flag of St. George, and the Rose of England to represent our national pride.

Then we have the sword of the Tatnall Family, from whom it is believed that we either took our name, or they took theirs from the village. 

The centre is of St Alban’s Church, the ecclesiastical centre, and probably the oldest building of our village, and which we are led to believe was also the site of a Roman villa, representing the present and the past of our village settlement.

Then there is the Elizabethan house, also representing our history and the village’s built environment.

The batsman represents sport in village life, and the man with his pig represents the artistic side.  The office block and the machinery driving wheel is to recognise business in the village.

The Remembrance Pillar represents those who gave so much to let the village be as it is today.

Then we come to the sheaves of corn that surround the pole, representing the historic County of Cheshire, along with the squirrels that are representative of our fine Primary School.

Then, and finally, the cow and calf, representing our large and very special rural and farming area.

 This is an opportune time and place to express the villages thanks to all those who have been so generous with their help in this work.

Andrew, Merle and Ben Smith for its design, creation, erection and for getting us where we are.

T.G. Group (Ellesmere), for generous donation of the concrete that we cannot see, but which makes it all safe and sound.

MJR Plant and Groundworks Ltd., from Newton-by-Tattenhall, for the excavation work, and to Wrightway Plant Machinery from the Wirral, for the loan of equipment.

Finally, to Cllr. Doug Haynes, who took the lead for the Parish Council and project managed the whole scheme for the benefit of our community.

To everybody, the thanks of all of us go out.

 The Village Sign was unveiled on 27 April 2009 by

Cllr. Doug Haynes, Freeman of the City of Chester

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Local Business Page
A new "Local Businesses" page has been launched which lists details of local businesses.  Help to reduce your carbon footprint by using local businesses.  If you are a visitor to Tattenhall it will help you enjoy your stay.   If you have a local business and would like your details added please visit the "Contact Us" page and send details.

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Tattenhall Community Association
 

 ‘Films at the Barbour’ (or FAB)  is on once again this month (see details below).  These are social evenings (or afternoons) where you can have a chat with your friends and neighbours whilst enjoying some of the fare available to buy such as ice-creams, popcorn, sweets, soft drinks and alcohol (for the over 18s only!).  We hope to have different films in the programme, some of which will be suitable for younger people as well as those for adults.  

The more popular they prove to be the more we shall show!!   It is a good idea to try watching more unusual films of different genres to widen your horizons.  Please write down your suggestions of types of films you would like to see and drop the list into the suggestion box in the foyer of the Barbour Institute.

Films at the Barbour (FAB)

presents

"Control"15

on Thursday 16th July

Doors open at 7pm    Film starts at 7.30pm

£5 Adults  £4 Under 18s  Refreshments available

Starring Samantha Morton (Minority Report, Sweet and Lowdown) and Alexandra Maria Lara (Downfall, Youth Without Youth)  and featuring an incredible performance from newcomer Sam Riley as Ian Curtis, Control documents the relationships with both his wife and his girlfriend, his battle with epilepsy and the road to success with his band, Joy Division.   Featuring a score by New Order as well as classic tracks from David Bowie, Sex Pistols and Joy Division.
 

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PARISH NEWSLETTER

Updated Monthly Parish News from the Parish Council is shown through the "Newsletter" Link on the "Parish Council" page which is accessed by clicking on the link to the right.
 

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Tattenhall Wildlife Group
(TWIG)

The very interesting and informative TWIG newsletters are available to read  on the "Information" Page.
 

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For information on local shared ownership properties please go to the "Information" page.

Please scroll further down page for imminent local events.

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NEW - LOCAL HISTORY INFORMATION
On the "Information" page there is a new interesting local history booklet written by the late R A Orton.   This is available for you to read by clicking on the link shown.
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For information about the change in West Cheshire Primary Care Trust's local GP opening hours please go to the 'Information Page'

It could be well worth your time having a look at the Project Rural Matters Page (through Homewatch Page) to see what local issues may affect you, particularly the issue of leaving laptops in vehicles which can give off a bluetooth signal to a thief who will break into your car even though you think you have put it well out of sight!!

There is now a new police newsletter called the 'Grapevine' which is available to see on the Project Rural Matters Page (via the Homewatch Page - click on Homewatch icon in the right column)

The Homewatch page (click on symbol on right above) is updated as and when information comes in.  However, the Project Rural Matters and  Chester Watch Briefing Sheet pages are updated weekly with new important information from the local Police.  There is also information on Cheshire Police and how you can give them your views.

From the Homewatch page you will be able to access the
'Lost Dog' page which will show any missing animal, plus those that the Dog Warden is trying to find caring homes for - please have a look.  Occasionally there is also information on cats  and dogs found.

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If you have any good pictures you would like to share please send them in .jpeg or .pdf form to the email contact address  shown under 'Contact Us'.

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