BROWN HILLS 1991 Wedding Feature
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BROWN HILLS 1991 Wedding Feature ISSUE No. 17 SEE CENTRE PAGES FEBRUARY 1991 6,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND 12p WHEN SOLD BUSINESSES MONTHLY Senior Citizens fight for better lighting and attack Market Traders over parking Visitors to the Senior Citizens few spaces, but they hog the lot, as puzzled as to why none of Regarding the lights, it is plan Centre in Pier Street, Brownhills and if we come by car, or get these lights are on." He's also ned to install new lighting in Pier are angry over their car park relatives to drop us off, we can't seen the manager of Tesco's Street, between the Centre and being taken over by markettrad get near the place." Supermarket on being told that the Clinic, Ferrie Grove and ers on Tuesday's and Satur The other puzzle they' re trying the lights were part of their com Silver Street, possibly in this day's. Mr. George Marklew has to solve is, why the numerous plex, but after being promised a financial year. complained bitterly for months, lights around the area have reply from head office, hasn't to the Neighbourhood Office, never been switched on since heard any more on the matter. The roads where lights are not Councillors and the Market Man they were put up. On contacting W.M.B.C. a switched on, unfortunately are ager, but still hasn't got any spokesman told us that the car· not adopted Highways and as "Its pitch black when we come satisfaction. Mr. Percy Bras park had been marked out origi out of here at night", Mr. such are notthe responsibility of sington of the centre's commit nally for the Senior Citizens Marklew told us, "and it's not as the Council, but are part of the. tee said "We've tackled the mar Centre with "no parking" signs if w e're asking for lights to be Tesco complex. However the ket manager ourselves, and he to leave access for emergency installed, as we just want them issue is being actively pursued promised to get the vans vehicles, but the problem is that switching on. to adopt these roads and ensure moved, but next time they're it is not on the lease of the better lighting, sew age and back as bad as ever. It w ouldn't Motorists along Ferrie Grove centre. He stated however that drainage, if matters can be satis be so bad if they'd leave us just a behind the m arket must be just the situation will be lookerl into. factorily resolved. ~~~k"- Car Park on none Market Day Car Park on Market Day EXTRA SPECIAL KITCHENS NOW WITH AN EXTRA SPECIAL OFFER VJJ FREE FITilNG with Kitchens over £1,000 ~ Plus (FREE OVEN, FREE HOB & Home Improvement FREE EXTRACTOR) Loans arranged when you spend £2,000 or more Symphony is a distinctive range of fitted Kitchens using luxurious timbers, and stylish Melamines and Laminates. 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Box 1 months ago, we told you of The Rev Colin Thomas told us to raise money for this exten 183 High Street, plans underway to build an how he nearly caught intruders sion, and we wondered if any of extension on St. James Church. one night but they managed to t he Neighbourhood Watch Brownhills, Walsall, At last work is underway, but e&cape through the churchyard. schemes near the Church could West Midlands problems have already started, The police have naturally for the time being, incorporate it WS86HW as work is being hampered by been informed but have as yet on their patch and help keep an thieves and vandals. not apprehended anyone. eye on the site. I'm sure if Almost from day one, builders From a Community point of approached, the police would tools and equipment were being view, we know a lot of Brow- co-operate. stolen after access being gained by breaking into wooden stor age sheds. A generator and kango drill were taken but discovered by police, nearby next morning, obviously being too heavy. The builders then took deliv ery of a steel cabin, as an extra Bard Of Birmingham deterrent but within days another break in took place PIANO SALE when a grinder, spirit level and Free Delivery other items were stolen. Piano's Pu(chased One of the builders told us of Grands And Minis his amazement at the amount of Sparkys Digbeth work these people will put in, "To steal tools that are only of Tel: 643 8025 value to a tradesman, who would be very particular where Workman's hut vandalised WE WOULD BE OUT TO YOU IN NO TIME 24 Hour Recovery for Cars & Commercials Call us now for all your Mechanical Repairs and. Servicing Auto Electrical problems solved for both Cars and Commercial Vehicles He/la Batteries supplied Steam Cleaning facilities available UNIT 1~ GATEHOUSE TRADING ESTATE LICHFIELD ROAD, BROWNHILLS 99 3 1 CLUB N EWS Charity Townswomens Guild Jumble Sale ~-;e January meeting of The blood need to be collected, "Almost Anything Goes". Tic A Jumble Sale is to be held at - ~s;vomens Guild was to especially at this time with the kets are on sale to the public for THE WHEEL INN in Lindon Road ta~ on a medical theme. Firstly Gulf conflict. Rare blood ca n be the nights of February 28th and on Saturday March 2nd to boost ' <irgsley Brookes from the frozen and the Blood Transfu 1st and 2nd March at Brownhills a charity set up for 10 year old David Adams who is autistic. 3..ood Transfusion Service, gave sion Service also does the Anti Comp at 7.30 pm. Tickets are at a The appeal hopes to raise tr'bers a short but very infor Natal testing for the N.H.S. Mrs.' reduced rate of £1 on the first enough money to send David ~.atfve talk on the work of the Enid Woodfield gave the vote of night to OAP and disabled anrl " ,.,,,.,, person tn r:Fl\ITRF 3:.ood Transfusion Service. In thanks. groups. Brownhills 373874. PARCS in Sherwood Forest, • .,e same week The Memorial The second talk of the evening Next meeting Mon. 11th Feb while his family take a well -a hosted for the first time the ruary and 11th March. The was to be the Air Ambulance earned break elsewhere. 3 ood Transfusion Service. The Team, but due to circumstances Lichfield Suite, The Memo rr:obile u nit brings its own Doc 7.30p.m. A raffle will be held also, beyond their control had to can among the prizes being a track ors, nurses, receptionists, beds, cel. Instead Mr. Ken Ellis, hus gr.ting and all sterile and medi- Julia Willett suit donated by the brewery and band of guild member Cherry Press gifts from other local shops. ca equipment they need. Ellis came along at short notice Each Regional Health Author to talk on the Gambia and parts ~ ·s responsible for its own of West Africa. Mr. Ellis a geog B ood Transfusion Service, and raphy teacher in Walsall, went to • then supplies all hospitals in West Africa with some col FREE DELIVERY ·l"\e West Midlands Region with leagues in 1984. He learnt about •he Blood and its products that the ways of life of the African OF •liey need. people. How they lived in diffe NEW Blood consists of red and rent parts of the country. The SPARE Y.hite cells, plasma, platelets very varied weather conditions. AND and some patients need all or How the women still prepared PARTS parts of the blood. 95% of us at food from the raw ingredients. USED some time need to use blood or The meeting commenced MINI a blood product. e.g. A blood with a talk from Ivy Ward, a DELIVERED FREE transfusion or perhaps an anti member of the South Staffs Fed WITHIN DISTRIBUTION AREA tetanus vaccine. Doners can be eration ofTownswomens Guild. betvveen 18-65 and around 3/4 She came to talk to members USED PARTS pint is taken off a doner at 6 with regard to them joining the Alternator/Dynamo ONLY monthly intervals presuming new committee which is to be Starter/Distributor £ the doner is fit, well and healthy formed in March. Exhaust/Shock Absorber at the time. 4 •5 0 The members discussed prep 145 x 10 Tyres Each week 5,000 units of erations for the Variety Show. Ignition Switch with Key EACH Front or Rear Screen Everything for your Mini Delivered Free Multi Cleaner METRO USED SPARES Doors & Bonnets from £40, The High Power Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner Suspension Units £25 each, MKll Headlight £25, Seats-Windscreens - Wings - Switches.- Carpets Special Offer Radiators £20 MANY MORE PARTS AVAILABLE DELIVERED FREE £11.95 Full Day Wanted Urgently your old Mini £6.95 Half Day Cash Buys for failed M.O.T.'s etc.