Harmony in Dodleston
Cambrian Chords Launch Singing Course
Dodleston Village Hall played host once again to The Cambrian Chords, who kicked off the first week of their a cappella singing course on Thursday 4th September.
A strong turnout of local gentlemen joined the Chordsmen for the evening, having already received learning materials to give them a head start on the chosen song.
Under the guidance of Musical Director Danny Spindler, the whole group began working on his lively arrangement of “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”
Club Chairman Jason Ward was delighted with the evening:
“It was lovely to see new faces in our group. The song is a really catchy number and great fun to get into. The new guys said they had a great time and would definitely be returning next week to Kinnerton Village Hall for the continuation of the course. We’re really looking forward to it".
Jason also encouraged others to come along:
“The most difficult part is walking through the door for the first time, but once you are here, the warm welcome makes you feel as though you’ve been coming for years".
It’s not too late to join
The Cambrian Chords meet every Thursday from 7:30pm to 10pm
the first Thursday of each month is at Dodleston Village Hall
following Thursdays are at Kinnerton Village Hall
Visitors are always welcome at rehearsals.
For more details, visit www.cambrianchords.com or
contact Membership Secretary Adam on 07561 484999
or enquiries@cambrianchords.com.
Adam will provide everything you need to get started.
18th Sept. 2025
Together for Estate Action and Management
Join us as we gauge support for taking action
📢 Kings Moat Residents’ Rally
Westminster Park Community Centre
Sunday 14th September 7:30pm
Objectives of the Residents’ Rally
- Inform & Educate
- Provide Kings Moat residents with clear, accessible information about the proposed changes (what they are, why they are needed, and potential impacts).
- Address common concerns and misconceptions through open discussion and Q&A sessions.
- Gauge Community Support
- Measure the level of support, opposition, or indecision among residents.
- Collect input through surveys, sign-up sheets, or informal polls during/after the rally.
- Encourage Resident Participation
- Create opportunities for residents to voice their opinions, share ideas, and express priorities.
- Identify volunteers who are willing to take an active role in supporting or leading initiatives.
- Build Consensus & Unity
- Promote a sense of collective ownership in decision-making.
- Highlight common goals that unite residents, even if opinions differ on details.
- Develop an Action Plan
- Use feedback to determine next steps (e.g., petitions, meetings with local officials, forming working groups).
- Establish a timeline for continued engagement and follow-up with residents.
- Strengthen Community Identity
- Foster relationships among neighbours and encourage collaboration.
- Reinforce the idea that residents’ voices matter in shaping the future of Kings Moat community.
For details on how you can get involved contact
KM TEAM
Kings Moat - Together for Estate Action and Management
Email to: info@kingsmoatcommunity.co.uk
27th August 2025
A polite reminder to have your say on the revised Local Plan
27th August 2025
The Deadline to respond is 29th August 2025.
This impacts the whole of the Borough in conjunction with the revised National Planning Framework and increased New Housing Targets for Cheshire West and Chester.
Click the linkto view:
Regulation 18 Local Plan Issues and Options 2025
Sandstone Trust announce Community Drop-in Events
Click the link below to download a letter from Chief Executive Officer, Jason Lowe detailing information regarding our new Primary School called Kings Moat Community Primary School
Within the letter you will see details of the Community Consultation, including a link to the survey seeking your views and comments.
To help local people find out more about Kings Moat Community Primary School, Sandstone Trust will host community drop-in events:
Holiday Inn, Wrexham Road
Tuesday 17th June 4pm - 7pm
Wednesday 18th June 4pm – 7pm
"We would be delighted to meet you, introduce ourselves, including the Headteacher of the school, and share some of the plans for the new school"
5th June 2025
To ensure the Wrexham Road Speed Watch initiative has the greatest visibility and impact, we warmly invite residents of King’s Moat to get involved.
With the backing of both The King’s School and Cheshire Constabulary, several parents from The King’s School have already volunteered their time. However, we’re keen to encourage broader participation from the local community.
We understand how valuable your time is and want to reassure you that there’s no minimum time commitment required—every bit of help is appreciated, and all volunteers will be warmly welcomed.
Volunteer Requirements:
Must be aged 18 or over
Training will be provided by Cheshire Constabulary
Volunteers will work in teams of three at two key locations on Wrexham Road:
- One person will operate the speed gun
- One person will record the registration numbers of vehicles exceeding 35mph
- One person will act as additional support and oversight
Cheshire Constabulary will follow up with drivers who are found exceeding the speed limit.
Training Session Details:
Date: Monday, 9th June
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The King’s School, Wrexham Road
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
If any residents of King’s Moat are interested in joining the Wrexham Road Speed Watch initiative and attending the training session, please contact:
wrexhamroadspeedwatch@gmail.com
27th May 2025
Wrexham Road
Community Speed Watch Initiative
Call for Volunteers
Part change of use to accommodate a
mental health care facility
Proposal:
Part change of use to accommodate a mental health care facility, replacement windows, installation of PV panels and electric vehicle charging points with the remainder of the building continuing with Class E(g) activities namely, as a dispensary and an IT and archive facility.
Location:
1 Lakeside Chester Business Park Chester CH4 9QT
23rd May 2025
Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025 4.00 pm
29th May 2025
Academy Trust appointed to run
new primary school to serve Kings Moat development
Following a tender process carried out by Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Department for Education (DfE), the Sandstone Trust has been confirmed as the successful bidder to run the new primary school to serve Kings Moat development once it opens.
Construction work is expected to commence on the site off Moat Lane Road later in the spring and the school is currently anticipated to open at the earliest, in September 2026.
18th March 2025
Fundraising for MIND Mental Health Charity
I've been a resident of Kings Moat Garden Village for the last two years and I'm hoping our community can come together to help me raise funds for a Charity very close to my heart. I lost my closest friend to suicide 4 years ago and I will always be left wondering if all that could be done was done to prevent what happened, therefore I've chosen to raise funds for Mind.
Mind Mental Health Charity are there for people in their hour of need when other options are not. They rely solely on donations to operate, so every little bit helps. I have decided to take part in a Charity MMA bout to help raise funds, my reasoning is, I simply couldn't think of anything else more daunting, with next to no experience in any martial art this is as big a challenge I can think of, and the donations are what is pushing me on. The event will be held at Chester Racecourse on the 27th of April, tickets are also available. Thank you!
Follow up from Brad:
The event was a great success for everyone involved! The fighters collectively managed to raise just shy of £13,000 for various charities which is what it was all about.
Proceeds from the bar were also donated and various raffles and auctions attributed to the collective figure raised.
As for the fights, there were so many great, evenly matched bouts. Everybody came away safe without any serious injuries, aside from some bruised ego's.
My bout didn't go to plan unfortunately, which led to a defeat, however knowing that I put everything into the training that I could have and the money raised doing it, cushioned the blow.
From the first day of training to the event itself, has been a tremendous, once in a lifetime experience that I'd recommend to anyone that is looking to test themselves in ways beyond the norm, and raise money for a great cause while doing it.
Brad Stanley
Brad Stanley
For all enquiries please email Brad - bradstan94@gmail.com
Welcome from
Kings Moat Residents' Association
Kings Moat Residents' Association is run by residents, elected by residents to help residents.
We are a group of dedicated volunteers working to make Kings Moat a thriving, friendly community where neighbours know each other and help each other. Through social gatherings and events, we aim to transform our new estate into a true home for everyone.
We actively represent residents’ interests to the developers who are shaping Kings Moat over the coming years and we work with local councils and neighbours to ensure King Moat becomes the best place to live.
We hope this website will help turn our new estate into a home for us all, where neighbours know each other and help each other
We believe that participation is key to creating an engaging community. Whether it’s through organising community events, enhancing communal areas or addressing residents’ needs, we strive to ensure every voice is heard and every idea has a place.
Join us as we embark on this journey to not only improve our environment but also to forge lasting friendships that enrich our lives. Together, we can make Kings Moat a truly exceptional place to live!