THE FESTIVE SEASON is soon approaching and while many are still fretting over what to buy people, a couple from Chester completed their Christmas shopping in July.
Mr and Mrs Brooke, aged 43 and 41 of Gawer Park, wrote their gift list as early as March, and the decorations were taken out from the loft six weeks ago. Getting in the Christmas spirit early has helped them to manage their savings over several months, and they can now look forward to a stress-free December.
“Buying presents well in advance makes you feel like you’re not spending as much because a large amount of money doesn’t evaporate from your account at one time,” Julie Brooke said.
But being organised hasn’t always been their favourite hobby.
“We used to buy the turkey on Christmas eve,” said Julie.
They have put an end to last minute shopping so they can enjoy spending time with their children, without worrying about what Santa will bring them.
The best piece of advice they have for people for future Christmases is to shop early because offers and deals are early in the year, than towards the end. But for those who still don’t know what to get friends and family, husband Simon thinks gift cards make perfect stocking fillers.
Chester Intelligencer reporter, Amy Poole
Friday, 6 December 2013
Where To Buy Perfumes
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Great gift for women taken from The Perfume Shop website[/caption]
FRAGRANCES MAKE GREAT GIFTS for men and women, but sometimes it can be stressful and confusing finding the perfect gift at a reasonable price. Chester shops in the City Centre have some great deals on perfumes and fragrances, so there’s no need to panic at the thought of Christmas being less than two weeks away.
Finding the right smell for a loved one is often the most challenging thing and it can be time consuming. For women, choose a perfume that is endorsed by a celebrity. According to a spokesperson for @londonperfumeco, if a person’s favourite celebrity advertises the perfume, we are more likely to enjoy its smell. So buying a person’s idols fragrance is thoughtful and even if the smell isn’t their favourite, it will still be appreciated. Ladies will love The One by Dolce & Gabbana for its delicate flowery aroma. It is perfect for parties and the festive season.
For men, Gucci have a variety of fragrance gift ideas from day to night. Julie Brode, who works on the fragrance section at Boots recommends Guilty Pour Homme for a fresh smell. “It is perfect for that person who you have no idea of what to buy,” Julie said. “It is soapy and not too overwhelming,” she said.
Most female teenagers prefer sweet scents because they are lively and bold, Julie said. Britney Spears has four perfumes out and each one lingers. In particular, Midnight Fantasy is very fruity, so young girls will love it. For teenage boys, celebrity fragrances like David Beckham’s are innocent but mature. Avoiding brand names for those who aren’t at college yet will not only be less expensive, but these products are also aimed at younger people because of their milder smells, advised Martin Smoth, who also works at Boots.
If perfume alone isn’t enough, gift sets make great stocking fillers. The body washes and lotions that are included make the fragrance last longer if it is applied first. Julie thinks that perfume gift sets make perfect Christmas presents because finding a fragrance someone will like is personal and thoughtful.
Finding a fragrance for someone is one thing, but where to buy it in Chester shops at a reasonable price is another challenge. There are many shops to go including The Perfume Shop, Debenhams, Boots and Superdrug. The Perfume Shop is the best place to buy a gift for a loved one with 60 percent off many brands up until December 23. The store also has £10 off selected items such as Emporio Armani Diamonds, now priced at £39 and Dolce & Gabbana The One for men, reduced to £52. Boots, in comparison, is significantly pricier on ladies fragrance such as Nicki Minaj Pink Friday, with a £4 price difference for a 30ml.
Louise Packer, a Shop Assistant at The Perfume Shop recommends buying a gift card for their store if finding a perfume is just far too frustrating. Jasmine Birtels, a financial expert, suggests buying a gift card online for a perfume store and using it to purchase a perfume if money is tight. They are often cheaper than their original price on websites like eBay, but they may be difficult to get hold of.
Great gift for women taken from The Perfume Shop website[/caption]FRAGRANCES MAKE GREAT GIFTS for men and women, but sometimes it can be stressful and confusing finding the perfect gift at a reasonable price. Chester shops in the City Centre have some great deals on perfumes and fragrances, so there’s no need to panic at the thought of Christmas being less than two weeks away.
Finding the right smell for a loved one is often the most challenging thing and it can be time consuming. For women, choose a perfume that is endorsed by a celebrity. According to a spokesperson for @londonperfumeco, if a person’s favourite celebrity advertises the perfume, we are more likely to enjoy its smell. So buying a person’s idols fragrance is thoughtful and even if the smell isn’t their favourite, it will still be appreciated. Ladies will love The One by Dolce & Gabbana for its delicate flowery aroma. It is perfect for parties and the festive season.
For men, Gucci have a variety of fragrance gift ideas from day to night. Julie Brode, who works on the fragrance section at Boots recommends Guilty Pour Homme for a fresh smell. “It is perfect for that person who you have no idea of what to buy,” Julie said. “It is soapy and not too overwhelming,” she said.
Most female teenagers prefer sweet scents because they are lively and bold, Julie said. Britney Spears has four perfumes out and each one lingers. In particular, Midnight Fantasy is very fruity, so young girls will love it. For teenage boys, celebrity fragrances like David Beckham’s are innocent but mature. Avoiding brand names for those who aren’t at college yet will not only be less expensive, but these products are also aimed at younger people because of their milder smells, advised Martin Smoth, who also works at Boots.
If perfume alone isn’t enough, gift sets make great stocking fillers. The body washes and lotions that are included make the fragrance last longer if it is applied first. Julie thinks that perfume gift sets make perfect Christmas presents because finding a fragrance someone will like is personal and thoughtful.
Finding a fragrance for someone is one thing, but where to buy it in Chester shops at a reasonable price is another challenge. There are many shops to go including The Perfume Shop, Debenhams, Boots and Superdrug. The Perfume Shop is the best place to buy a gift for a loved one with 60 percent off many brands up until December 23. The store also has £10 off selected items such as Emporio Armani Diamonds, now priced at £39 and Dolce & Gabbana The One for men, reduced to £52. Boots, in comparison, is significantly pricier on ladies fragrance such as Nicki Minaj Pink Friday, with a £4 price difference for a 30ml.
Louise Packer, a Shop Assistant at The Perfume Shop recommends buying a gift card for their store if finding a perfume is just far too frustrating. Jasmine Birtels, a financial expert, suggests buying a gift card online for a perfume store and using it to purchase a perfume if money is tight. They are often cheaper than their original price on websites like eBay, but they may be difficult to get hold of.
Operation Christmas Child
CHRISTMAS IS A TIME for family, fun, laughter, gifts and children so this year, Chester student union are making sure that children all over the world have a day to remember.
Operation Christmas Child is in its 23rd year and since 1990, more than 100 million children ha
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Chester students bring Christmas to children all over the world.
Picture by: chestersu.com[/caption]
ve received a shoe box filled with gifts from people they've never met, who live hundreds of miles away.
Run by the Samaritan's Purse, the scheme invites people to fill a wrapped shoe box with toys, sweets and educational gifts for a child within an age range of their choice.
Alongside hundreds of other organisations, Chester Student Union are doing their bit and spreading the Christmas cheer. For the past five years university students have been involved in the scheme and donating boxes as individuals, households and friendship groups. Operation Christmas Child was introduced to the student union in 2009 by the Woman's football club and they headed the scheme annually until this year when they teamed up with the swimming club.
Becky Lees, Vice President of Academic Awareness at the University said: “Each year the collection has got bigger and bigger, in 2011 we collected 95 boxes, 2012 151 boxes and this year we sent 219 shoe boxes.”
Boxes from across the world were shipped to less fortunate children in November but there is still opportunities to donate online and even pack a virtual shoe box. The Operation Christmas Child website contains all the details and they will create a personalised shoe box for as little as £12.
For more information, or to create a gift box for a child, visit http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/landing.asp
Operation Christmas Child is in its 23rd year and since 1990, more than 100 million children ha
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Chester students bring Christmas to children all over the world.Picture by: chestersu.com[/caption]
ve received a shoe box filled with gifts from people they've never met, who live hundreds of miles away.
Run by the Samaritan's Purse, the scheme invites people to fill a wrapped shoe box with toys, sweets and educational gifts for a child within an age range of their choice.
Alongside hundreds of other organisations, Chester Student Union are doing their bit and spreading the Christmas cheer. For the past five years university students have been involved in the scheme and donating boxes as individuals, households and friendship groups. Operation Christmas Child was introduced to the student union in 2009 by the Woman's football club and they headed the scheme annually until this year when they teamed up with the swimming club.
Becky Lees, Vice President of Academic Awareness at the University said: “Each year the collection has got bigger and bigger, in 2011 we collected 95 boxes, 2012 151 boxes and this year we sent 219 shoe boxes.”
Boxes from across the world were shipped to less fortunate children in November but there is still opportunities to donate online and even pack a virtual shoe box. The Operation Christmas Child website contains all the details and they will create a personalised shoe box for as little as £12.
For more information, or to create a gift box for a child, visit http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/landing.asp
How To Not Get Sick This Winter
IT'S WINTER AND PEOPLE will inevitably get sick, whether that is a sniffly nose or the strong case of the flu, it happens every year. But there are many ways to look after the human body to prevent getting ill in the first place.
Prevention is better than cure and the Chester Broughton Centre is doing all they can to help people stay healthy. Pop in for a flu vaccination and many people, including pregnant women, over 65's and those with some medical conditions can get it for free. Boots also have a winter flu jab which costs £12.99 or is also free for some people.
But a vaccination is not the only thing that can help this December. Eating healthy is important all year round, but it is especially important during the bad weather. Sally Peters, a Dietician and Nutritionist said the immune system needs a boost at winter because the body is slow to fight colds and flus.
“Everyone knows they should be eating fruits and vegetables to attack viruses, but most people eat less at winter because of the tasty Christmas goodies,” Sally said.
A smoothie is the easiest way to get plenty of goodness into the body. Pomegranates, kale, orange peel, and spinach are all antioxidants that can stop a cold from developing in the first place.
“Just one smoothie in the morning can fight bacteria and viruses,” Sally added.
Paracetemols are not the answer when a fever kicks in, according to the Dietician. They should only be taken if necessary, because the body needs to understand how to create antibodies and repair itself.
Many may not really think of looking after the voice specifically to stay healthy, but most cold viruses enter the body through the mouth.
Natalie Horne, a Singing Teacher and Voice Specialist recommends refraining from talking for a long period of time when outside in the cold weather. If that isn’t possible, wearing a scarf close to the mouth may not be 100 percent effective in blocking away viruses, but it might help.
Talking with a proper technique can help to keep the throat healthy.
“You may not even realise that you are talking with a tense jaw or tongue,” Natalie said.
“But these are factors that can add tension to the voice and make you more likely to get a sore throat, especially during winter,” she added.
Natalie even suggested that people start singing lessons to learn how to talk with correct techniques. There are many singing teachers in the Chester area.
Getting enough shut eye can help to keep the body working properly. But just sleeping eight hours a night might not be enough to fight away a cold.
“We develop the first signs of a cold at night,” Peter Rose, a Sleep Specialist for over 20 years, said.
“Sleeping in a warm room is better for the body than a cold room because our body can fight bacteria if it is at a higher temperature,” Peter said.
During the cold months, sleeping in plenty of layers with a thick quilt will make you less likely to wake up with a headache and a sore throat. Going to sleep earlier can keep your body feel fresh and healthy because the body can rest and repair, rather than facing the cold weather outside.
Using public transport may be good for the environment, but it isn’t for our health, according to Sally.
“You are more likely to catch something in a public place,” she said. This is because people are confined into a small space so if one person coughs germs, it can easily be transferred.
Chester Intelligencer reporter, Amy Poole
Prevention is better than cure and the Chester Broughton Centre is doing all they can to help people stay healthy. Pop in for a flu vaccination and many people, including pregnant women, over 65's and those with some medical conditions can get it for free. Boots also have a winter flu jab which costs £12.99 or is also free for some people.
But a vaccination is not the only thing that can help this December. Eating healthy is important all year round, but it is especially important during the bad weather. Sally Peters, a Dietician and Nutritionist said the immune system needs a boost at winter because the body is slow to fight colds and flus.
“Everyone knows they should be eating fruits and vegetables to attack viruses, but most people eat less at winter because of the tasty Christmas goodies,” Sally said.
A smoothie is the easiest way to get plenty of goodness into the body. Pomegranates, kale, orange peel, and spinach are all antioxidants that can stop a cold from developing in the first place.
“Just one smoothie in the morning can fight bacteria and viruses,” Sally added.
Paracetemols are not the answer when a fever kicks in, according to the Dietician. They should only be taken if necessary, because the body needs to understand how to create antibodies and repair itself.
Many may not really think of looking after the voice specifically to stay healthy, but most cold viruses enter the body through the mouth.
Natalie Horne, a Singing Teacher and Voice Specialist recommends refraining from talking for a long period of time when outside in the cold weather. If that isn’t possible, wearing a scarf close to the mouth may not be 100 percent effective in blocking away viruses, but it might help.
Talking with a proper technique can help to keep the throat healthy.
“You may not even realise that you are talking with a tense jaw or tongue,” Natalie said.
“But these are factors that can add tension to the voice and make you more likely to get a sore throat, especially during winter,” she added.
Natalie even suggested that people start singing lessons to learn how to talk with correct techniques. There are many singing teachers in the Chester area.
Getting enough shut eye can help to keep the body working properly. But just sleeping eight hours a night might not be enough to fight away a cold.
“We develop the first signs of a cold at night,” Peter Rose, a Sleep Specialist for over 20 years, said.
“Sleeping in a warm room is better for the body than a cold room because our body can fight bacteria if it is at a higher temperature,” Peter said.
During the cold months, sleeping in plenty of layers with a thick quilt will make you less likely to wake up with a headache and a sore throat. Going to sleep earlier can keep your body feel fresh and healthy because the body can rest and repair, rather than facing the cold weather outside.
Using public transport may be good for the environment, but it isn’t for our health, according to Sally.
“You are more likely to catch something in a public place,” she said. This is because people are confined into a small space so if one person coughs germs, it can easily be transferred.
Chester Intelligencer reporter, Amy Poole
Cheap Christmas Events in Chester
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Chester Christmas Market, taken from Alan Fletcher's Flickr[/caption]
Here are a few money saving ideas to get everybody in the spirit, and many events are free.
Free Christmas market:
The Christmas market is open until 21 December and while it may be pricey to buy crafts, giftware and accessories from the stalls, it doesn’t cost to have a look around the chalets with the family. The dangling decorations throughout the town make it a merry day out, and it’s even more magical at night. It does cost to park over 30 minutes, but put on a scarf, gloves and a Santa hat and take a scenic walk with some friends. Take a warm coffee in a flask if the thought of being out in the cold scares you.
Theatre show for under £10:
Bring the whole family along to one of the many Christmas shows, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show is until 30 December and is at The Forum Studio Theatre. Adult tickets cost £9.50 and concessions £8.50. To book now visit tiptopproductions.co.uk or call 01244 341296.
Get crafty with the kids:
If keeping the children entertained for a reasonable price is proving difficult, then these few ideas will help. Don’t throw out old clothes, design Christmas character costumes and put on a film in the background. Make a Santa beard, a Christmas hat, a snowman or elf ears and it won’t matter if they don’t look perfect because it’s fun to do and there is no waste. Or, buy visit www.ebay.co.uk and search for children Christmas outfits to find a novelty costume for less than £10. Take to the city centre and sing to raise money for charity, or if that sounds too intimidating, carol singing is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face. There’s nothing wrong with refusing to buy decorations and making them instead. Paint cashew nuts with a reindeer face, or add glitter stickers to a piece of rope and hang it from the ceiling. Get creative and festive at the same time by adding cute stickers to doors and hold a competition with friends of the best designs and the loser buys everyone a coffee.
Dine in style without the price tag:
There’s nothing like warm soup in a restaurant with the family in the winter, and there are some places to eat in Chester for great value. MC Cafe Bar and Grill on the ground floor of Abode Chester Hotel has a fantastic menu. Enjoy two courses for £10.95. Or if even that’s too much, Bella Italia offers a three course meal for £27, with a variety of foods for all the family.
Celebrate at church:
Christmas is all about coming together. Up until December 21, The Chester Cathedral’s evenings consist of holding Christmas music and seasonal readings. The choir welcomes any newcomers of all ages to join at any time, or tickets cost £12.50 for adults and £5 for children to watch their events of hymns and live bands, plus a complementary buffet. Christmas shouldn’t come with any worries, it should be a time of giving and happiness. Even with just a little bit of cash, or no cash at all, there are plenty of things to do in Chester in the upcoming weeks to Christmas.
Chester Intelligencer reporter, Amy Poole
Chester Christmas Market, taken from Alan Fletcher's Flickr[/caption]- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs poster for Chester Forum Theatre
Here are a few money saving ideas to get everybody in the spirit, and many events are free.
Free Christmas market:
The Christmas market is open until 21 December and while it may be pricey to buy crafts, giftware and accessories from the stalls, it doesn’t cost to have a look around the chalets with the family. The dangling decorations throughout the town make it a merry day out, and it’s even more magical at night. It does cost to park over 30 minutes, but put on a scarf, gloves and a Santa hat and take a scenic walk with some friends. Take a warm coffee in a flask if the thought of being out in the cold scares you.
Theatre show for under £10:
Bring the whole family along to one of the many Christmas shows, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show is until 30 December and is at The Forum Studio Theatre. Adult tickets cost £9.50 and concessions £8.50. To book now visit tiptopproductions.co.uk or call 01244 341296.
Get crafty with the kids:
If keeping the children entertained for a reasonable price is proving difficult, then these few ideas will help. Don’t throw out old clothes, design Christmas character costumes and put on a film in the background. Make a Santa beard, a Christmas hat, a snowman or elf ears and it won’t matter if they don’t look perfect because it’s fun to do and there is no waste. Or, buy visit www.ebay.co.uk and search for children Christmas outfits to find a novelty costume for less than £10. Take to the city centre and sing to raise money for charity, or if that sounds too intimidating, carol singing is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face. There’s nothing wrong with refusing to buy decorations and making them instead. Paint cashew nuts with a reindeer face, or add glitter stickers to a piece of rope and hang it from the ceiling. Get creative and festive at the same time by adding cute stickers to doors and hold a competition with friends of the best designs and the loser buys everyone a coffee.
Dine in style without the price tag:
There’s nothing like warm soup in a restaurant with the family in the winter, and there are some places to eat in Chester for great value. MC Cafe Bar and Grill on the ground floor of Abode Chester Hotel has a fantastic menu. Enjoy two courses for £10.95. Or if even that’s too much, Bella Italia offers a three course meal for £27, with a variety of foods for all the family.
Celebrate at church:
Christmas is all about coming together. Up until December 21, The Chester Cathedral’s evenings consist of holding Christmas music and seasonal readings. The choir welcomes any newcomers of all ages to join at any time, or tickets cost £12.50 for adults and £5 for children to watch their events of hymns and live bands, plus a complementary buffet. Christmas shouldn’t come with any worries, it should be a time of giving and happiness. Even with just a little bit of cash, or no cash at all, there are plenty of things to do in Chester in the upcoming weeks to Christmas.
Chester Intelligencer reporter, Amy Poole
Chester Drivers Need to Take Their Test Again
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Pepper Street Car Park, taken from the Chester Tourist website[/caption]
I COMMUTE to Chester a few times a week to study at the University so I am on the road with many other drivers.
Some people are beyond merely annoying with their parking.
When people park right next to speed bumps there is no choice other than to ride over the middle of the bump. This happens all the time on Brooke Lane.
During this situation, two things run through my mind. I can either risk driving on the other side of the road on that bump, and have a high chance of crashing into someone head on. Or I can go right over the middle of the bump because the thought of heading towards oncoming traffic is nothing but scary. The latter is my usual route which results in me landing back down with a thud.
My friends know me for driving slow, sometimes too slow, so it’s not like I speed over them. This situation is ten times worse when there’s a car close behind, impatiently wanting me to go 100mph over them.
I don’t have road rage and I’m actually a calm driver, not that that comes across at all in this, but I can’t bare it when people don’t understand the basic skills involved when they’re behind the wheel.
I think people want to make my journey from Kingsway campus to the main campus even more unpleasant by having their front wheel facing out.
There’s always a jeep that parks in the bus stop down Manning Lane South. Not only is this illegal, it’s incredibly annoying because it parks with its rear sticking out to make it impossible to get past if a car is coming on the other side of the road.
This is not just a recent occurrence. It’s been happening for two years and many times I have thought to put a note on it, but there is nowhere available to park to do this, unless I too go in the bus stop. Wouldn’t that be ironic?
It’s not just Chester residents who seem to hate me, it’s the police too. The other day I parked at the free parking for 30 minutes and arrived back to my car well within this time limit and saw a police officer approaching my blue KA.
His pen and notepad in his hand told me immediately what his intentions were so I picked up the pace and he walked off.
I had been there for no longer than 15 minutes so there was no crime committed and I was parked within the lines.
It wasn’t like I was going to park in a multistorey car park at those extortionate prices. But one time I did spend about £3 just to be only 30 minutes.
When I came back, my car had a lovely fresh dint in the passenger door. Note to self, don’t park there again.
I’m probably not the only one who feels this way. There’s little I can do to make people park in sensible places, but please if you are one of these drivers reading this, take the hint.
Park in actual spaces so drivers like me don’t have to moan about it.
Chester Intelligencer reporter, AmyPoole
Pepper Street Car Park, taken from the Chester Tourist website[/caption]I COMMUTE to Chester a few times a week to study at the University so I am on the road with many other drivers.
Some people are beyond merely annoying with their parking.
When people park right next to speed bumps there is no choice other than to ride over the middle of the bump. This happens all the time on Brooke Lane.
During this situation, two things run through my mind. I can either risk driving on the other side of the road on that bump, and have a high chance of crashing into someone head on. Or I can go right over the middle of the bump because the thought of heading towards oncoming traffic is nothing but scary. The latter is my usual route which results in me landing back down with a thud.
My friends know me for driving slow, sometimes too slow, so it’s not like I speed over them. This situation is ten times worse when there’s a car close behind, impatiently wanting me to go 100mph over them.
I don’t have road rage and I’m actually a calm driver, not that that comes across at all in this, but I can’t bare it when people don’t understand the basic skills involved when they’re behind the wheel.
I think people want to make my journey from Kingsway campus to the main campus even more unpleasant by having their front wheel facing out.
There’s always a jeep that parks in the bus stop down Manning Lane South. Not only is this illegal, it’s incredibly annoying because it parks with its rear sticking out to make it impossible to get past if a car is coming on the other side of the road.
This is not just a recent occurrence. It’s been happening for two years and many times I have thought to put a note on it, but there is nowhere available to park to do this, unless I too go in the bus stop. Wouldn’t that be ironic?
It’s not just Chester residents who seem to hate me, it’s the police too. The other day I parked at the free parking for 30 minutes and arrived back to my car well within this time limit and saw a police officer approaching my blue KA.
His pen and notepad in his hand told me immediately what his intentions were so I picked up the pace and he walked off.
I had been there for no longer than 15 minutes so there was no crime committed and I was parked within the lines.
It wasn’t like I was going to park in a multistorey car park at those extortionate prices. But one time I did spend about £3 just to be only 30 minutes.
When I came back, my car had a lovely fresh dint in the passenger door. Note to self, don’t park there again.
I’m probably not the only one who feels this way. There’s little I can do to make people park in sensible places, but please if you are one of these drivers reading this, take the hint.
Park in actual spaces so drivers like me don’t have to moan about it.
Chester Intelligencer reporter, AmyPoole
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Treacherous weather brings trains and passengers to a standstill
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Passengers were left stranded at Chester Station after train cancellations. Photo: Alexandra Murdey[/caption]
PASSENGERS were stranded at Chester Station this afternoon as trains were cancelled because of severe weather conditions.
Staff were on hand to help passengers awaiting journey updates as many stood around helpless until further news.
Sadie McFall, 18, a university student at Bangor, had been waiting for an update on services since 12:30pm. She said: ‘‘I was on the train on the way to Bangor, then at 12:30pm the train stopped. They said ‘we are going to have to go back to Chester because the train has been cancelled’.’’
When asked if she knew what was going to happen later on this afternoon she said: ‘‘Not at all, I have been speaking to people and they said ‘we might know something by 4:30pm’, but we don’t know anything apart from that.’’
Many services to Wales were cancelled.
If you would like any more information regarding updates on travel disruption visit
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/today.aspx
Chester Intelligencer reporter, Alexandra Murdey
PASSENGERS were stranded at Chester Station this afternoon as trains were cancelled because of severe weather conditions.
Staff were on hand to help passengers awaiting journey updates as many stood around helpless until further news.
Sadie McFall, 18, a university student at Bangor, had been waiting for an update on services since 12:30pm. She said: ‘‘I was on the train on the way to Bangor, then at 12:30pm the train stopped. They said ‘we are going to have to go back to Chester because the train has been cancelled’.’’
When asked if she knew what was going to happen later on this afternoon she said: ‘‘Not at all, I have been speaking to people and they said ‘we might know something by 4:30pm’, but we don’t know anything apart from that.’’
Many services to Wales were cancelled.
If you would like any more information regarding updates on travel disruption visit
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/today.aspx
Chester Intelligencer reporter, Alexandra Murdey
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