A young family sit on a bench outside a mortgage advisors, just opposite a monument bearing a plaque celebrating a community pride award.
The award was given to Neston back in 2008 for being the best kept large village in Cheshire. It's understandable to see why. The high street is home to an abundance of independent shops and cafes, while the parish church is surrounded by neatly kept lawns and flower beds.
The dad rises from the bench when it's clear a bus isn't coming and consults a timetable, partially covered by an overgrowing hanging basket. He steps across the road, temporarily leaving his family, and flags down several passers-by. "Is this the bus stop for the 487 to Liverpool?," he asks.
