CREATIVE photographers are being given an exciting challenge. Winsford s French twin town Deuil-la-barre is holding a nature exhibition and has invited residents here to take part. The celebration, La Fete de la Nature, takes place on Thursday, May 6. The exhibition will focus on magnificent trees and will display pictures captured by people living in France and England. Cllr Lyndsay Barwell, chairman of the open spaces committee, said: I m looking forward to seeing magnificent trees from Deuil-la-barre and sharing ours. My personal favourite is Winsford s willow trees. Everyone is welcome to take part in the photography competition. Deputy mayor of Winsford Cllr Nathan Pardoe said: “It s great to see our twin town, Deuil-la-Barre, reach out and ask Winsford residents to get involved in their tree exhibition.
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A swing, boat, train and climbing frame should be in place by the end of March. Winsford Town councillors have set aside £10,000 towards the total cost of £24,000 to buy, install and insure the equipment. Members hope to secure £4,000 from Cheshire West and Chester Council and further funding from other organisations and grants. This is one of three projects members approved at a meeting on Monday evening to improve the town s parks and open spaces. The play area at Leaf Lane will be renovated and work is set to be carried out at Wharton Allotments. Cllr Lyndsay Barwell, chairman of the open spaces committee, said: I am happy that we are now in consultation about the accessible play equipment.