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"-
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Publishers Extension work hampered Baker Bond (Printing & by thieves Publishing) Ltd In our issue No. 3 over 12 his tools came from anyway." nhills people have worked hard P.O. 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
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Prices from £12 to £100 and glass Any shape ·any size 4 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1991 In 1972 theGoverrnentofthe Memorial day decided that 3 g s Beaut i fu I' and put 'nto be r.g the W est clean up Midlands County POSTBAG • Then Aldridge.'3ro .~h- ls had Dear Brian, to decide wheme· :o become a We have seen in the last few parish courlci ... • n South editions, a number of things in men and women and their the lack of w ill of the Council to Staffs or ama gama Whether you're in or out of work, Walsall Second Chance to Learn is a course designed to help you. Second Chance to Learn gives adults an opportunity to examine the prospects for the future, develop their confidence, stretch themselves, upgrade and discover new skills. You can work for credits accepted at colleges and polytechnics in the Black Country and beyond. The course is free and available to adults living or working in the Walsall area. COURSES START THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Phone Jeanette on 0922-725959 (24 hours) for details. Alternatively, write to: WORKFORCE 2000. Second Chance to Learn, FREEPOST BM5070, Butts Centre. Butts Road, Walsall, giving your name, address and phone number WORKFORCE 2000 IS A PROJECT RUN BY THE WORKERS EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA) AN EDUCATIONAL CHARITY WHICH HAS WORKED, SINCE 1903, TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS. BROWNHILLS GAZETTE. FEBRUARY 1991 5 Brown hills/Walsall Wood Local History Society So much interest was shown out what those interested would in local history at Brown hills Lib like to see the society doing. ~B~P. ..~~l~ rary Open Evening last While most such societies have November that plans are now in a programme oftalks, there may hand to start a local history soci well be interest in recording the ety for the Brownhills/Walsall history of today, for example by WINTER BARGAINS Wood area. a photographic survey or tape Local resident Mr. Mayo is recording people's memories, teaming up with Walsall Local or researching different aspects that will History Centre an::l the libraries of the area's history, such as at Brownhills and Walsall Wood Walsall Wood Colliery, the local and an open evening for all canals and railways, or local those interested is to be held at churches or pubs. Brownhills Library on Thursday, Further details aboutthe prop 2lst March, starting at 7~30 pm. osed society can be obtained by The object of the open even telephoning Richard Bond at the ing is not only to launch a local Local History Centre (Walsall history society but also to find 721305). . .- '.~. THIS NiONTH'S •FREE Support for Gulf Forces Fitting on most Carpets SPECIAL OFFER Elaine Gough of 24 Hussey Ray and Ralph who did a lot of •FREE Road has been overwhelmed by leg work. FREE RUG Estimates the response she has had from "The response has been so WITH EVERY the people of the Hussey Estate good that we intend to carry it ORDER •FREE and Pelsall Road, to her parcels on" says Elaine "so any more OVER Delivery for the forces in The Gulf Appeal. items you would like to donate, £200 She has been inundated with let me know". Brownhills •FREE supples for our "boys and girls" 378594 Insurance Quotes and has succeeded in making up Examples are: Tea bags, to 50 individual parcels, which Cigarettes, Instant Drinks, Cof Wall to wall luxury for your Home at: will be sent by United Carriers fee Mate, Cup-a-Soups, Sweets, Gulf Service Scheme to the lst Gum, Soap, Lipsol, Nivea, 18 SILVER COURT, HIGH STREET, Staffordshire Regiment. She has Optrex, Foot Powder, Talc, Local asked the Gazette to convey her Newspapers, Magazines, Bis BROWN HILLS thanks to everyone who cuits, Toilet Rolls, Deoderants CREDIT FACILITIES AVAILABLE ON CARPETS donated and a special thanks, to etc. Regular Servicing Saves on Fuel Saves on Costs Now more than ever you should keep your ca r running smoothly. 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'Tler.10£'Y serves 'Tie cor same t ime but from different Dolphin, C. Brookes, A. Hales, G. photographed) a player know n rect E,,-. e scoreo !tie w in people. The more recent photo Banks, W. Powell, A. Tennant in his younger days as a brilliant a= ner btJt 1r .as "Ero ac cay was. came from Mr. Brian Mundy (Secretary). goalkeeper. The secretary was keeper cl"" e :. :io:- wno kept who is pictured front centre, and They were formed in 1931/2 Jack Hinks, who still lives in them ii"' me ga~ew a string of the older one from Mr. Glyn Hol and were Walsall Amateur Cl ayhanger and a lot of the heroic sa~ es Team -~eve r Salt, loway. Glynns photo is interest League Champions in 1935/6. players I still see from time to ing because it is accompanied Ron Sa11 Be:i: • .e:ts Ernie Any memories? Ring Brownhills time, but would like to hear from Allport, Arnold - a.-n -oe Ditch by a photocard which is stuck on 372491. others such as Arnold Tarry, field and Jao. - the back, and contains the The other one I don't need Henry Atherstone the Myatts. players names and a bit of club much help on, as it features the The best memory I have of this Front Row: Jo...,~ 3a(er Ernie history. Players are left to right team I followed around in my side is t he day they beat Rushall M yatt, Brian - a~a. S:.a- Myatt, back row: A. Price (Trainer). A. school days. Clayhanger Villa Olympic 2-1 on the Old Bush Henry Atherstore Ground at Pelsall, to win the Cup R e me mbe~ mem O£ got any (I forget which one) when good stories, Brnwnhills Clayhanger was deserted that 3724 91. Franchise Ideal first business opportunities for individuals couples - ladies m school leavers. Door to Door In fact anyone who Delivery has the drive to run Rounds Reds on Wheels their own business. Who's taking the video back? 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Enough about training where "Aladdin" Pantomime does it lead? Well last year we had club trips to Plymouth and scenery. Between Saturday 2nd Feb The performances were full of where we explored some world The profits from the shows all ruary and Sunday 10th Feb charm, endeavour and colour, war two wrecks. To South Wales went to the following charities: ruary, the Bro\11/nhills School of given by the School of Dance where we dived on undersea Deaf Children of Walsall, Chase Dance under the expert gui students, 50 of them, ranging nature reserve, and a holiday in Asthma Group, St James Resto dance of Pauline Stevens gave 6 from 4 years up to 16 years and Northern Ireland where we ration Fund, Brownhills St delightful performances of reflected the hard work that had found some of the most John's, PTA Walsall Wood, "Aladdin" in the Theatre at been done by Pauline Stevens exhilarating sites and wild life Motor Neurone Disease, and Brownhills Community School, on the numerous dance routines that many of us had ever seen. Walsa ll Rainbow Hospice. Deakin Avenue, Brownhills. and by parents on the costumes Of course, although we enjoy diving we also arrange lots of other Social events such as visit to Droitwich Brine baths, we went to Symond's Vat where we #shot# the rapids on li-los, and of course, our visit to the panto went down well with all who e\'er said #diving was an adult sport# should have seen us that n·ght - OK no he shouldn't. So just imagine the sights that lie hidden under all of the waters of the world, the wonderful coral reefs lying in warm tropical seas, odd shipwrecks waiting to have their treasures found - don't forget that amateur divers found the Mary Rose and helped in its recovery. There are many other things waiting to be seen, not just in the sea, many Lakes hold secrets such as sunken vil lages which can be viewed only from beneath the surface. So why dream? Do something to make your dreams come true. Community Minibus Come along to Brownhills Com munity School on Saturday 4.00 - 5.30 pm and let us introduce Fund Raising you to a wonderful sport - DIV There is good news and bad A sponsored darts marathon club and will take place on Sun ING. news!! on Friday 15th February w ill day 3rd March, this will take the commence in the Community form of a sponsored Ramble The good new is, Brownhills Lounge at the school at 8.00 pm. around the Brownhills Bound "The Gondoliers" School and Community Associ The aim of the darts players ary which is approximately 20 ation have purchased a new (that's what they call them km (12 miles) starting from the The Walsall Gilbert and Sulli Minbus. selves) is to play until the score school at 10.00 am (they will van Society will be presenting finish by opening time). The bad news is, we need to of one hundred thousand and "The Gondoliers" at the Brow Anyone wishing to give their raise money to pay for it . one has been achieved. (They nhills Community School, hope to finish sometime this support to these worthwhile Deakin Avenue, Brownhills from Two sponsored events are to year). events please contact Terry Monday 18th February to Satur take place shortly to help The second event is being Clarke at the Community Office day 23rd February inclusive. towards the target figure of organised by Brownhills Com at the school Brownhills Tickets are available from Mr. £3000. munity Association Rambling 452119. D. Jones - Aldridge 52970. BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1991 9 BROWNHILLS SCHOOL &COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS Education Health and Sunday at Fitness Week Brownhills School Calender Brownhills Community Parish Church School are holding a Health and Friday 15th February Fitness Week from Monday 4th On 27th January, the Rev School closes for half-term March to Thursday 7th March. Colin Thomas, Vicar of St Monday 25th February Various events will be held James's once again welcomed School re-opens after half-term during the day and evening at youngsters, parents, governors Monday 4th March - Friday Sth March which members of the public and teachers to his congrega Health and Fitness Week will be welcome, admission is tion for a special service dedi Thursday 7th March free. The theme of the week is to cated to all involved in educa Open Evening for Health and Fitness Week improve lifestyle through fitness tion. Tuesday 26th March and a healthy diet. As always, the service was Language Extravaganza The week will conclude with well supported by people from Monday 25th March an open evening on Thursday, Brownhills Community School Governors Meeting 7th March starting at 6.00 pm. and local primary schools who Tuesday 26th March Visitors on this evening will be heard amusing accounts of the Swimming Gala / 3rd 4th and 5t h years able to watch a Junior School's Curate David Gardener's school Wednesday 27th March Superteam Competition, a days, as well as some thought Swimming Gala I 1 stand 2nd years demonstration of Microwave provoking ideas and some lively Thursday 28th March cooking by the MEB, have musical items led by the young School closes for Easter advice on exotic fruits and veg people of the church and those Monday 15th April etables from Sainsburys as well who work with them. Tony School re-opens for Summer Term as take part in or view, the many W inter, Headteacher of Watling displays and exhibitions. Street JMI read the lesson. Full details are available from Education Sunday services the School by telephoning have focussed on the theme of 452886 (daytime) or 452119 "Jesus the Teacher" and Colin For further details on (evenings). and David will be pleased to hear from schools with ideas for Advertising or Editorial next year's service! Church Trail Please telephone The entire first year from (0543) 452840 or 021·789 6768 Tree Week Brownhills Community School As part of National Tree Week took to the streets to follow a every first year (Year 7) form at Church Trail around the town. the school has planted a tree in This was the first venture of its the school grounds during their kind and proved highly success WE BUY AND SELL science lessons. They will be ful. able to watch and measure their The ministers of St. James' QUALITY USED growth in the coming years, as Parish Church, St. Bernadettes' well as helping to improve the Roman Catholic Church and the environment. The trees were Methodist Church met the staff FURNITURE AND provided by Willow Vale Nurse of the RE Department to ries and sponsored by local organise the venture which ELECTRICAL GOODS industries and friends of the aimed to show youngsters the school. It is hoped that the pro variety of buildings, worship ject will be repeated every year and activity which are going on and anyone w ishing to sponsor in their community. Pupils 7 DAY MONEY-BACK a tree may contact the school on returned not only wiser, but also Brownhills 452886. fitter! GUARANTEE TV's, Videos, Washing Machines, Hi-Fi's, Fridges, Cookers, Furniture, Bric-a-brac top quality and all at truly " Rock Bottom Prices" dDLldnTdGE House clearances undertaken with pleasure SCHOOL.OF MOTORING PERIOD FURNITURE RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL A.D.I. ~ WORK. 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Steve who originates from The pupils of Brownhills Com London came to work for Brow munity School are reviewing nhills Community Association in their choice of school uniform. 1989 as part of the Community The newly formed School Schemes project. He was Council debated the issue of employed as a mobile hairdres school uniform and decided ser working with the house they should have less choice! bound and handicapped, and At present pupils choose from soon became very popular with a range of colours and styles but his clients. It was always Steve's would appear to prefer a more ambition to open his own shop specific uniform. and with help from his parents Groups of parents, pupils and has now achieved this aim. staff are considering the possi Steve's saloon which goes \,Jr'l'I 'tS \.\ ~'°'"' "/OU. '-\t.\/E.R SEe ~£!~..t.r-1\'/ ble change ready for September under the name of "Classic ~B\Q\..~ \N~£.\..I 'fOV.. 'WA.NI '0 ??~? 1991 . Cuts", caters for both sexes. 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Church weddings, make Check passports and immuni· CopperNobs enquiries about organist, choir, sation if travelling abroad on bells etc. honeymoon. UNISEX SALON Decide the type of wedding ,I\ \j~1 you can afford, and discuss the 6Weeks. 998, OGLEY ROAD, BROWNHILLS TEL: 0543-373205 budget with all concerned. Send out invitations Book reception venue, cater· Make list of acceptances ers and entertainment. See hairdresser to ensure Book cars, especially if you hairstyle will suit the headdress have a special requirement and make appointment for your ALL YOU NEED TO ICE & DECORATE (white vintage/horse and car· wedding day. THE PERFECT WEDDING CAKE riage). 4Weeks Or any other special occasion cake 9Months Notify banks etc. of impend· Approach those you would ing change of name. B & ICING CENTRE like as attendants {bridesmaids, If hiring or hav:ng dresses J made, check all is in order. NOWOPENAT bestman, ushers). Outline a guest list. 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If possible have a church TO ALL BRIDES Order stationery-invitations, rehearsal. order of service etc. Organise packing for honey· PLANNING THEIR Order flowers. moon. SPECIAL DAY If you are having a stag or hen 3 Months party don't leave it until the THIS YEAR Decide upon and order wed· night before your wedding. ding cake. Remember 2 Days we can supply 2Months Start packing for your honey Finalise guest list. all your moon · make a check list so Write out wedding present nothing is forgotten. Wedding list. Stationery Buy rings and presents for 1 Day attendants and parents. Finish packing Arrange for wedding banns to Make final check of arrange· be read. ment. ~~p~~~ Who pays? At one time there was a strict Flowers: Bridal bouquet, brides PERSONALISED WEDDING STATIONERY THAT WILL and unbending code as to who maids flowers, corsages and paid for what when a wedding buttonholes. MAKETHEANNOUNCEMENTEXTRASPECIAL was to take place. Today people Gifts: Bridesmaids, pages, Our stylish range includes, Invitations, Thank You Cards, are much more flexible, costs bestman, ushers, honeymoon Order of Service, Place Cards, Serviettes. often split between the couple Bride: Groom's ring if approp·· All Personalised with your own message and theirfamilies. However, as a riate Fast Service· Your order will be sent by Fax general guideline, the break Brides Family: Invitations, order to the Printers immediately _ down of costs is as follows, of service and other stationery. Vast range of sample books to take home. Choose at your leisure Bridegroom: Bride's Wedding Bride's dress in the comfort ofyour own home. Our sample books, from the Ring Bridesmaids Dresses popular CAA and classic range gives you lots of ideas to choose Licence or registrars fee as Flowers: Church and reception from. So pick up a book today appropriate Photographs Church fees (minister, organist, Video choir, bells, marriage lines, ver· Cars R. DOWNES NEWSAGENTS ger) Recept ion and Cake 46, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS Tel: Brownhills 378837 Fax: 0543-373217 atto-t. - ~ ~ ~:i~ ~ . ·ss· ·3 ?~~~P~~~~r~~~ Dressing for the Wedding The Bridal Gown and preferably the ushers to do the same. You will want to look beautiful However, in the case of the and feel wonderful on this your groom, any expenditure of big day, you should also feel either a good suit 'off the peg', or comfortable and confident. made to measure can be seen to Your budget is a significant be put to good use as the suit factor and major consideration unlike the bride's wedding when considering the wedding dress, can usually be worn for a d ress. Everyone would love to long time to come. splash out on a gown with a The Bride's Mother designer label for this very spe cial occasion, but for most this is The mother of the bride, and not possible. However, if you are indeed the mother of the groom, prepared to hire a dress, this is will also want to look their best one way to bring your dream on the big day. within reach of your pocket. Thetime of year will obviously Also, many expert needlewo bear consideration when choos m en have started small busines ing an outfit, as will once again ses specialising in wedding and the budget, weddings being bridesmaids dresses, and they expensive occasions for all con tao canitwrr;i, a dream i'l11to reality cerned. Look for an outfit that is at a price mucfl less. than the sty,lish, simple and comfortable designer Label, while a numbei; and dress it up with accessories, vi.ew afthe dress, and the dress organise-this six to eight months you will. then oe left with an out af high street st.iops earl'¥ a wilf becapturecffo[ posterity not in advance. sel.ection of beat1tifu:I· dr.esses fi1 you: can wear for many other just by the offidal photographer The Groem occasions. Top the outfit off with which wfll not necessarily break but atso by sundry relatives and the bank. Many more grooms tod'ay are a stunning hat, (beware of very friends from alf angles. opting to hire a morning suit for wide brims, shadow is not good When choosing your wedding Having decided on your their wedding believing it bests on the photographs). Hats can dress, remember to consider bridesmaids, choose their dres complements the brides tradi· be rather expensive. If there is how the back will look as well as ses to complement yours. tional attire. If the groom is to little chance of it being worn the front, during the ceremony Don't leave the dresses until wear a morning suit, then it will again, consider hiring one, a all eyes ofthe assembled guests the last minute, especially if you be necessary for the best man, number of bridal hire services will be concentrated on the back are hiring or having them made, bride's father, groom's father now also includes hats. t.>41 An exquisite For Mothers of the Bride and Groom hand-made gown It is a special day for you too And you will want to look your best We have an outstanding range of for your special day wedding outfits, including styles from the renown Hardob collection You will want the most romantic dress you are ever going to.wear to make you And to complement your choice feel like a fairy princess. of outfit, we have a wide range Now that's not a job for just anyone. of fashion accessories to match You want someone who can take your ideas Hats -including a hat hire service and create the most beautiful bridal gown Gloves, leather handbags and imaginable. 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At the your parents look wonderful, the church as she arrives? Do you churc.h service was wonderful, want him to take photographs at every,one is happy. All you need the reception? now is the perfect record of a The same criteria applies perfect day. w hen arranging for a video Professional or Self Catering Your choice of photographer recording to be made of the is very important indeed, there wedding. Once again, it is to be If you are having a formal donate a little storage for a week can t:>e no re-run. Some photo remembered there can be no affair with caterers taking ca re of or two? You will also have to graphers specialise in wedding retakes. Unless you have a rela the reception, it will be neces recruit some helpers to assist'" photography, or you could ask tive or friend experienced in sary to book them well in with the preparation and cook friends and family for their using video equipment it is bet advance. .la .Household Appliances - to cut down on those chores Home Ent ertainment - the latest in TV, Video and Hi-Fi Equipment A living and personal memento of the most wonderful day in your lives A ll from leading manufacturers your home, filled with the better The firm of E.E. Jones Photographers have a combined things in life - call in and see us now '1> experience of some 40 years in the field of professional Wedding Photography The present studio has been open 22 years. We can offer you a first class personal service tai lo red to your requirements We'll capture those precious moments of the day you'll catersPJYOUR FRIENDLY ELECTRICAL PEOPLE p treasure forever, so give us a call now Proprietor: MJC Retail Limited E. E. Jones (Photographers) 125-129 High Street, Brownhills, Nr. Walsall Staffs, WS8 6HG 5- - H1g~ Sr-ee . Bro" nhills. Walsall. WS8 6ED 'a' Brownhills (0543) 373188 Telefax: 0543 372920 Te FREE CUSTOMER CAR PARKING AT REAR BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1991 15 Out of Africa PT.II You may remember that in about cooking a meal, on a small our issue No. 12 we featured kerosene (paraffin) stove. It was Miss Sally Davies, an ex Shire like camping, I couldn't get rec Oak pupil who was on a two year ognisable food. No Tesco's course for the V.SO in the here. I went out and got some Kenyan village of NZJU. We have onions, tomatoes and potatoes. received Sally's second letter as Luckily someone went and got follows. eggs - so egg and chips it was! I arrived at Jomo Kenyatta Air We perhaps could have had port very early in the morning. chicken, but you have to slaugh Sixteen of us in our group, ter it yourself, and being a veg showing some Bravado as we etarian at the time. I couldn't were met by some surly cus face that. Lighting paraffin toms men. lamps was not a thing I was used to, but local people would come, Some of our men had long give us pitying looks and help hair and earrings and were eyed out. very suspiciously. They were told that they'd grow up soon! Let me describe the village at (Incidentally they are still sport this point. It is very picturesque. ing their earrings). Most of the buildings are built of Outside we were met by cement blocks, with corrugated Andrew Kipiop who was in tin roofs. Most are painted charge of our training. We w ere white, and are only one storey. taken to a hotel called The Fig So they look like little cottages. Tree (not recommended for The track is sandy - we are 38 tourist's but okay for a training kms (almost 25 miles) from tar course on a low budget). Two mac - and very bumpy. Thereare weeks of language training, and lots of green trees and normally then taken to a place called Kitui very blue sky. for three weeks more. Then back to Nairobi for two We have an area under a tree days and then to the project. By where the "Mamas" sell their the t ime we got to our project, produce. i.e. tomatoes, onions, English and Maths, but as it is a Sally pictured with a little about 6.00 p.m., it was to an maize, beans, sukuria w iki (kale) well-known fact in Kenya that friend Judy enthusiastic reception from my and bananas. woman can't do Sciences In the next letter I'll tell you headmaster, and members of We have a butchery - where because they haven't got the about the rains, my first invasion the Polytechnic Staff. every morning, except Mondays brains. I was soon given just by safari ants and a little of the My house wasn't ready! The and Wednesdays a goat is English so I began to settle down floor hadn't been laid and part of slaughtered. A thing I've man to life in NZIU. culture of this place. the roof was missing. Luckily aged to avoid seeing luckily. another volunteer was in my vil Goat meat costs 10/- a 1/4 kilo lage, he arrived at the same time (about 40p a lb) we have a hoteli, INSIDE OR OUT. as me, and I slept in his house where you can buy chai (very and everybody in the village sweet tea - made half milk, half HOME OR GARDEN. then assumed we were married. water, tea leaves and lots of I don't know what they thought sugar) and mandazi like when I moved into my house. doughnuts but not sweet. Then Next morning I was taken to there are several shops that all school I met everyone and sell the same things - Kimbo promptly forgot their names. I (vegetable fat) Blue Band, Omo, was confused and very hot. I sat and sodas - we can buv Coca in the Staffroom and fell asleep. Cola, Fanta, Sprite etc., very I expect they wondered what warm but only costs about 10p a sort of teacher they had. I was bottle. I have discovered one taken to some classrooms and shop that sells Nescafe. spoke to the students. I was met My house was ready after a by blank stares and no answers week and so I moved in. School, ;:o my questions. I wondered I was beginning to get used to - what I was doing there. At least I although the hours 8 am - 5 pm I lmew it could only get better. still find excessive andtiring due I went home that night and set to the heat. I began by teaching When it comes to building home and garden into on your ideas METEOR CAR SALES You won't find anyone more (FORWARD GARAGE) spectacular reality. dedicated to a complete COMPANIES PLEASE RING FOR Whatever the project. CAR OR VAN LEASING DETAILS professional finish. !f1 D FlAT UNO 45 FIRE Last two owners ladies, low mileage ...... £2,295 D REG. PEUGEOT 205 GL 5-DOOR HATCHBACK. Low mileage, BUILDING ""11W'OOwners ...... £3,295 GROUNDWORK l.N. BUILDING 36C ASTRA GTE 3·DOOR. White, one owner, low mileage £4,695 "!7 D MAESTRO 1.3 CITY X. 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One owner, .::- =x:D miles ...... £2,495 Telephone USUAL FACILITIES - WARRANTIES AVAILABLE See your ideas turned HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS into reality by giving BROWN HILLS I (Opposite the Warriners Arms) us a call now! 0543 361159 Tel: 0543 371668 J e First Term - A First Year's View Kate Cheminais, one of our ClJrTent Year 7 pupils, and a member of my English group, met with me recently to review her first term at Shire Oak Com munity School. She thought she would like to share with you her o bservations, and in her own words "Help others who are coming up to this School in Sep tember". When describing how she felt on that day atthe end of the long Summer holidays, knowing she would be coming up to a new School, she said that although she had visited on many occa sions before "I was a bit scared - a bigger school, new teachers, Challenge of Industry lots more pupils'. But I needn't On February 5th and 6th a again the venue for this Cha l again be set a brief, relevant to have worried. When I got there number of our Sixth Form Stu lenge of Industry Programme, the locality and the need to mar all my fears disappeared. I soon dents joined others from the T.P. and over the two days the stu ket. learnt the teachers' names, Riley School and Brownhills dents will cover a programme The final stage w ill involve quickly became familiarised School to participate in an edu which encompasses three students mounting a presenta with the school buildings, had cational programme supported stages. tion and display of their project. my time-table explained, and by by Walsall Industry and Com The Conference is Stage One, Advisers from industry will be the end of the day had settled merce. and here Shire Oak Students will involved in evaluating the well. I had a rough idea of how What this programme aims to be joining small groups, w ork groups' work, and later during the School worked, knew quite a accomplish is to enable sixth ing with an advisor from indus this session there will be a focus number of pupils in Year 7, and form students to become more try, tackling a series of case on what has been learned from had met a lot of very pleasant informed about industry and studies. participating on the programme people". business, to give them an Stage Two concerns Investi and what value is the knowledge During our conversation Kate, insight into the roles of Mana gation, and here students w ill and insights they have gained. recalled some of the rumours gers and their work, to provide she had heard about what is opportunities to work alongside supposed to happen to new Managers and experience them Year 7 pupils when they move selves some of t he challenges Staff Changes up to any Secondary School. and problems being faced daily Were they true was my in industry. It also aims to At the outset of 1991 may I; on post she will in fact take up fol response? A wry smile came to encourage students to become behalf of all members of Staff, lowing the birth of her second her lips - "No Miss, everything better problem solvers, and to the Governors and the pupils of child in February. For a number was fine and all my year were provide a useful educational The Shire Oak Community of years Mrs. Wood led the Art helped by those older than our experience which w ill create School, wish all members of our Department here in school, and selves. Junior School pupils opportunities for intellectual community A Very Happy New during that time also played a coming up to Shire Oak in Sep and social development, Year. substantial role in the school's tember having nothing to fear - encourage greater self-confi This term w ithout the pre Pastoral team. just remember to treat rumours dence, and further develop their sence of three members of staff for what they are - they' re not The farewell gathering in skills in communication, enter Mrs. D. Wood, Mrs. A. Dunn and founded on truth". December also paid tribute to prise and team-work. Mrs. E. Lee. Mrs. Wood left us for The response to my question Mrs. Ann Dunn. Ann had had This year Brownhills School is a post at Willenhall School, a about any differences she had responsibility for the teaching of noticed between her present Textile's and under her gui curriculum and that she had fol dance boys and girls alike lowed in her junior school was Invite to The Savoy gained a new appreciation of "I'm now learning some new this aspect of Technology. subjects, French - some of my Readers may well recall a pre our elected representative have Mrs. Elizabeth Lee also left to group do German, Chemistry vious article of some months a wonderful day out, mingling take up an appointment in Sol and Personal and Social Educa ago concerning the endeavours with celebrities from the field of ihull. Although with us for only a tion. The other subjects I had of The Shire Oak Community showbusiness, but also be in year and a term, Elizabeth con met before because we're con School's Sixth Form in raising attendance at a function graced tributed capably to the tinuing with Mathematics, Sci w ell over £2,500 for The Rain by the presence of a member of Mathematics Department and ence, Design and Technology, bow House Appeal. The Royal Family. for one term was Acting Head of Music, History, Religious Educa Today, news was received in Students when informed of Year7. this particular invitation were tion, Art and Games. We do have school that one of our students, Joining the staff in January a set time-table to follow, and who participated in this venture, obviously extremely pleased, are our three newest members. and now begins the democratic there is homework to do, and as will be invited to Londo n, to The Mrs. B. Duddy is now teacher I move up the school that Savoy Hotel, on 1st July, to a process of electing the Sixth with the overall responsibility Form's riepresentative. amount will increase". luncheon reception of some 500 for Art and she will be liaising Overall, Kate's view w as posi people, all of whom have in Whoever is selected will go closely with the Technology tive about the type of work and down to London on the l st July some way assisted Rainbow Department. Mrs. P. Mears experiences she encountered, a House. representing a body of students replaces Mrs. Dunn with the who constantly work for the factor she thought was attributa The trip, t o this w orld Textiles area, and Mr. D. Thakker ble to "the teachers are nice and renowned hotel is certainly one good of others. joins the Mathematics Depart they have got time for you". · of a life-time, for not only will Chris Bryan - 16.1.92 ment. BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1991 17 Millfield JMI School From The Church Football Registers SWING INTO SPRING Baptism WITH WALSALL LEISURE SERVICES 6th January - Laurelin Hazel Team daughter of Jah Leslie and Marion Louise Griffiths. drama season , entertaining women The boys from Millfield are celebrale inlemationol currently enjoying their best Marriages women'•aay ever football season. At the time 12th January - Andrew Mark of going to press they are top of Murphy and Amanda Jane Anne weds 20 Feb 7.00pm thurs 21 feb 7.30pm the league, in the quarter finals Suter of the three Borough cups and Celtic myths and legend.r with tM CO#Mdienne wills ojftM-waJl undefeated at 11-a-side football. Deaths CompolJy ol Storytellen lwmollT At six-a-side level they have 31st December Gordon Brownhills Library, Slteila HyJ. won a competition to represent Whitehead (67 yrs) late of 45 Bricklin Street Palfrey Community School, Walsall FC, won the Midland Cedar Avenue. rickets: £1.751£1 .00l Milton Street, Palfrey, Walsall heat ofthe National competition Ticbts: £2.50 (£2.00) 3rd January - George Samuel thurs 21 feb 7.30pm at Bescot Stadium and went on Marklew (70 yrs) late of 27 thurs 28 Feb 7.30pm to draw twice and lose 1-0 to Oakenhayes Crescent. York in the finals at the G-Mex Women's in110lve1Mlll in .rport Blade Swan 11t.an in Centre, Manchester. 8th January - Leslie Dalloway The boys are very much look Alalanla'• llaat (81 yrs) late of 66 Ogley Road. WillenhoU Leisunt Centre, ing forward to the rest of the 8th January - Sean Robert mon 25 Feb 7.30pm reason and in particular to play Bath Streat, Willenholl Kenny (20 yrs) late of 19 Raven illvolvanelll ing in the Sports Argus 4-a-side Women's in sport ricbts: £2.50 1£1.501 Close, Hednesford. Blade Swan Tlaean in finals, at West Bromwich after 9th January - Albert Edward fri 1 mar 7. 30pm qualifying as Walsall East Alalanla't llaca Jewkes-Owen (62 yrs) late of 19 Oak Pork Leisure Cenlre, Mililalll, wilty, wicked Champions. Vernon Avenue. Tony Stackhouse, Deputy Walsall Wood andfiuuiy. . 16th January - Gladys May Hart r iclcets: £1.751£1 .00l Belfy & Uncla Headteacher at Millfield School (89 yrs) late of 13 Hillcrest Rise, Spital Smilh and Team Manager, put t he suc Hamm erwich. mon 4 mar 7.30pm in Sex, Dealh and th. cess of the team down to the 22nd January-Albert M ason (90 Co-op TM rHI co.rt of ltealtlt help received from parents and yrs) late of 24 Princes St. Chase Roapp Hell, Dorsett Rd Terrace, uploredwit:ll the tremendous team spirit Terrace. Dalaston amongst the boys. He is particu Tramlw Thealre .in Ticbts: £3.00 (£2.00) 25th January Frederick Powell The Time ol Her Ule larly greatful to Dave Vale for (80 yrs) late of Sandstone weds 6 mar 7.30pm refereeing all the home fixtures. House, Bloxwich. 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House clearance or single items NORMAN DISCOUNT STORE 93-95, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS EVANS TEL: BROWNHILLS 373442 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1991 19 Blood donors respond magnificently Following a report in last Sep tembers Gazette, about Mrs. Pauline Bennetts donation of her 50m pint of blood, we decided to try to set the wheels in motion for the donor Unit to visit Brownhills. With the help of Brownhills Memorial Hall (The Memo) the ladies of the WVRS and the Deputy Donor Services Manager, Mr. Kinglsey Brookes, the first session was arranged for the 17th January 1991. Purely by chance, this pre arranged date, coincided with the outbreak of hostilities in the Gulf, and was not specifically organised as an emergency to boost the blood bank because of this crisis, as has been reported in another local paper. The reason we make this clear is that, depending on response, a regular six monthly session for the Memo is planned, whether 255 volunteers coming forward So there you have it. You gall bladder removed and previ the war is over or not. The fol of whom 240 were able to give responded magnificently and ously, through this problem, lowing letter has been received blood. the Gazette is proud of you, and had suffered from jaundice. from the N.B.T.S. I would like to reiterate my we would like to commend the Continually I was rejected as a grateful thanks to you for your actions of Crabtrees Electrical blood donor on these grounds. Dear Brian, enthusiasm and hard work in who gave their employees time However while at the MEMO I ensuring the success of theses off with pay, to give blood. though I'd try again, and was As you are probably aware, sion and we now look forward to Perhaps there were other firms surprised to be told that, as it we had a marvellous response our next visit and possible regu who did the same, and we'd like had been more than 2 years to our session at the Memorial lar 6 monthly sessions in Brow to thank them all. since my operation, my blood Hall on Thursday 17th January, nhills in future. Others will maybe follow su it was now acceptable. So if you 1991. Obviously, the outbreak of next time. have been rejected a few years Hostilities had an overall affect With renewed thanks. Finally I'd like to point out ago, please try again as you may upon the session, so much so, something I found out for be OK under modern regula that we had a total number of Kinglsey Brookes D.D.S.M. myself. 12 years as:io I had my tions. MEDIUM SIZE FREEZER PACKS * Better Quality * Bigger Savings When you want top quality meat at the right price why not buy a few pounds more at a time and top up your freezer. Our freezer packs of beef, pork and lamb are straight from our own meat factory and supplied in cuts and joints to your own requirements. You'll have top quality meat at hand whenever you want it - straight from · your freezer and fresh. A. E. POXON & SONS HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS PHONE (0543) 374448 AND 373262 OR WALSALL 21785 20 BROWNHJLLS GAZETTE. FEBRUARY 1991 The Royal Society for the Pre backbone of the Society. By way nary surgeons who often t reat in exotic animals. vention of Cruelty to Animals of fund raising they contribute animals whose owners cannot The Research Animals Dept. was founded in 1824, and as a towards the cost of the inspecto afford private vets fees. has been set up w ith the aim of charity, and in order to carry out rate and undertake their own The Society also run a Farm influencing the Government, its works at home and abroad welfare activities e.g. animals Animals Dept. Through the work and gaining support against has to rely on the generosity and homes, clinics, welfare or advice of the dept, they campaign people who use animals for goodwill of caring people. centres. against farming methods which experimental purposes, where For most people, the image of There are 54 animal homes in may result in animals suffering, pain, suffering or distress are the R.S.P.C.A. is the Society's England and Wales caring for and prevent them enjoying their caused. uniformed Inspector who has the animals while trying to find normal environment. In 1988 the R.S.P.C.A. investi been trained to ensure that all good homes. Their Wildlife Dept. is gated a staggering 80, 120 com legislation relating to animal The Society also runs three opposed, subject to certain plaints of cruelty to animals, and welfare is enforced, and they centrally funded animal hospi exceptions, to the taking or kil its capacity to cope depends on can each deal with hundreds of tals, each p.·oviding modern sur ling of wild animals or the inflict you. cases each year. Their main aim gical and clinic facilities in con ing of suffering upon them. Par To contact the Society write to is not of prosecution, but to junction with ambulance ser ticularly snaring, hunting, fur The R.S.P.C.A. Causeway, Hor advise, instruct and caution as a vices, staffed by qualified veteri- trapping and farming, and trade sham, West Sussex RH121HG. first measure. There are 209 branches in England and Wales, and run by volunteers they make up the Animal Appeal Secondhand Success Furniture and Manageress of Pickfords Electrical Goods Travel in High Street, Dawn Waltho, was so concerned about Bought & Sold the sick and abandoned animals BEST PRICES PAID FOR at Christmas that she launched HOUSE CLEARANCES an appeal for pet foods and toys etc. to boost the aid that the THE BARGAIN RSPCA and other animal groups BOX could give over the holiday period. The response was over SALTERS ROAD, 80 whelming and soon the shop WALSALL WOOD was bulging with food and gifts Tel: Brownhills 374674 of all kinds including £30 in cash .. ALWAYS LOTS OF LOW PRICED HOUSEHOLD GOODS TOO LARGE 3HOURVHS SUPER-STRONG HIGH QUALITY SHOPPING BAGS SHARP GARDEN VIDEOTAPES CASSETTE TAPES URNS GUARANTEED CALCULATORS GUARANTEED ONLY C90 - 3 for 99p INDESTRUCTIBLE ONLv f1.99 £1.99 £1.49 C60 - 4 for 99p ONLY50p 65 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS- PHONE 0831510288 The Brownhills Community STAY WARM, Colts Column This month the Colts have had against Lodge Farm and 3-2 at some indifferent results, some Roundcroft. Both defeats due to DRY AND teams playing good football and defensive mistakes. others still trying to find lost U11 Sun. Played Sutton two form. weeks running, winning 4-1 and SAFE The U18A. Beat Halas Hawks 4-3 7-0 with some excellent team and Bustleholme 3-1 in the performances but turned in a league but lost 4-2 to Bentley, poor display to loose 5-1 to Aero THIS WINTER We have in stock, a wide they also won 3-0 against Lucas, but put that behind them range of Gloves, Boots, Bushbury in a cup match and to go to Forest Star and come Clothing and Helmets that now look forward to playing away with a very respectable 1-1 w ill help you shrug off the their semi final of the Staffs Cup draw. w inter weather. game shortly. U10. Had an end to end game Choose from our The U188. Only played two with Bustleholme winning 5-3 selection of Leather matches winning 2-1 against after being all square 2-2 at half Jackets and Trousers. Pool Hayes, and were beaten 2-1 time, then had a close match Ideal for warmth and at Hampstead. loosing 3-2 at Cresswell, but safety The U14. Drew 1-1 at Stonefield then beating Beechdale 1-0with and lost 4-1 and 3-0 against Holy some fine play. Name and Linthouse. Brownhills Juniors U9. After The U13. Fought out a even going a goal up against game against Peelers to end Bustleholme, Juniors paid the even at 1-1 in the cup, but in the penalty of sitting back and lost 3- replay Peelers won by the only 1. But for a brilliant game by goal of the game to go into the goalkeeper Andrew Mario the next round. Then Colts had a defeat would have been a lot Brand new Mopeds - from £495 heavy defeat against Great Barr more. Then they beat Cresswell AWkCZ New 125 Motorcyles - from £588 going down 8-1. 4-0 with Shaun Derry getting 3 The U12C. Carry on their very goals. Stockists of Motul and Castro/ Oils, good run with a 5-0 win over OYAMAHA NGK Spark Plugs Penkridge, and a solid perfor The results of 200 club draw. For Sales, Spares, Service and MOT's mance to win at Great Barr 7-1 then a tremendous victory to 10.1.91 No. 187 S. Preston £25. beat Bently by a very convincing 10.1.91 No. 74 T. Wellings £10. Jp MOTORCYCLE GENERATION 4-0. 17 .1.91 300 J. Mason £25. The U12D. Had a great win to 17.1.91 58 M. Walker £10. 23, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS beat Cresswell 4-2 w ith S. 24.1.91 58 M. Walker £25. Walker scoring two, they also 24.1.91 233 R. Hullett £10. TEL: Brownhills 374530 won 2-0 at Gillity. They lost 31.1.91 156 K. Ewings £25. against a very strong Silverdale 31.1.91 38 G. Benton £10. side 7-0 in the cup and also lost 1-0 to a late goal against Wed The photography is of Brown SUPERMARKET nesbury Mazda in the league. hills Junior U9, who play in the U11 Sat. Won two games and West Midlands Primary League lost two, beating Holy Name 6-2 and are managed by Paul SHOPPING and Brewood 3-0 they lost 6-3 Anslow and Steve Grimsley. FORGET IT ~' WHEN BUYING YOUR FRESH MEAT AND VEG Supermarket Shopping may not be as cheap as you think. Check out our prices on Farm Fresh Meat and Home Grown I Produce before you buy. i \ You could save yourself pounds on your weekly OUT OF THE WOOD shopping bill - GLYN Since the last report on the champions Boldmere 2-1, and Why not try our popular fortunes of Scoreline Combina after losing to a last ditch goal Home-Made Pies. tion Outfit Walsall Wood things against both Sandwell and I have gone from good to bad, Knowle again put themselves Cooked Meat and \DAVIES and then good again. December into a good position for an Sausage and Home saw a disastrous run, when they assault on the title during the Cured Bacon. We're &SONS lost in all four Cup competitions second half of the season, with sure you'll be back for and in between lost two league two home wins, 1-0 against more games to high flying Evesham Highgate and 2-0 against Kings • Prime Meat - always For all your and leaders at the time Norton. • Suppliers of Fresh Meat and Stapenhill. In his search for more consis Fruit and Vegetables Greengrocery They seemed to have paid the tent form Gary Haynes has •Hotels and price for a heavy fixture toad signed Mark Sylvester from which led to a string of injuries, Polesworth and Steve Clewes Restaurants catered for but after the Xmas break they from Mile Oak and since their 111, LINDON ROAD, BROWNHILLS bounced back to thrash Bolehall aquisition a "big improvement 5-0 and then beat last seasons has been apparent. TEL: BROWNHILLS 372777 22 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1991 Just George! It's not his real name A friend of mine, who wishes which George replied "You tell to remain anonymous, so let's me what you do and I'll tell you call him George, told me what I do." recently how after doing a repair We could to a monthly column job at a neighbours house he on him couldn't we? was sitting with the lady of the ,_..------ manor discussing the bill. She was the proud owner of a large Record your personal Alsation dog, who, though announcement in the friendly, had a stomach disorder BIRMINGHAM which necessitated him emitting Brownhills Gazette - CONSERVATOIRE rather a foul odour while often Births, Engagements, breaking w ind. As the discus Marriages, Deaths, SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA sion over payment continued In Memorium, over a cup of tea, Rex duly Notice of Thanks etc. CONDUCTOR, SIAN EDWARDS obliged, and seeing George's All announcements 10p Programme includes: Sibelius Symphony No.2 in D nose wrinkle up, the lady, embarrassed, said apologeti per word, accepted at WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH, 7.30 P.M. cally ul'm sorry about that.• To 183 High Street, WALSALL TOWN HALL, which George replied '"That's Brownhills . LEICESTER STREET, WALSALL O.K. I thought it was the dog.• Concert Tickets: £4 with £2 conces.tjoos It was the same George who, when told by his foreman that OBITUARIES Available from: the bell to end tea break had POWELL • FRED gone, said "Well doh look at me. To have had you for a father was Walsall Leisure Services, Civic Centre, I ay 'ad it." cause enough for pride. No one will ever equal you no matter Darwall Street, Walsall. (Tel: 0922 653183) It was also him, that was how they have tried. Silent tears City Arcade, B'ham. (Tel: 021 643 2Sl4) standing with a group of his fac fall gently that others do not see, tory bosses while they discus for the kindest dearest Dad who Details from: sed a frustrating production Walsall meant the world to me. Yousuf problem over a supply compo Arts & Entertainments Section / _;~~ fered much in silence. Your nent for a car firm last October. (Tel: 0922 653151) or j.r~~ aft, spirit did not bend. You fought Beverley Wragg (Tel: 0922 720696) y,,,;---· One manager becoming agi for life with courage right to the tated stormed "We've got to get very end. Son Jeff and Daughter this job right by Christmas." in Law Pat. George butted in. "Well I'm gooing wum at half past four." POWELL - FRED You never raised your voice at It was George who went to a all or shook an angry fist. Your cabaret show and when the well loving smile and sparkling eyes known comedian said to him, will be so sadly missed. God while chatting to the audience, takes us all one by one and looking for laughs, as they do, breaks the family chain, but one ·what's your name Sir?" day in another land the chain ·George" he replied. will link again. Son Fred Daugh •And what do you do for a liv ter-in-Law Kay and Family. ing George· said the T.V. star, to POWELL - FRED To us you were so special, some-one warm and true. With Painting great respect and love we thought the world of you Gran helps the dad. God saw you getting Traditional Home Cooked Food weary, he did what he thought Handicapped was best. He gently closed your LUNCHTIME tired eyes and whispered, come Cottage Pies, Steak and Kidney, Chicken Mr. Fred Derry of Gt. Charles to rest. God Bless. Grandsons and Mushroom, Lasagne, Chilli Con Carne Street came up with a novel way Robert and Richard and Lynn. of putting his hobby to good use or Beef Strogonoff recently, when he donated one POWELL - FRED Freshly Cooked Daily of his paintings as a raffle prize I sat beside your bedside and THE BIG NIGHTS to help the handicapped who held your hand with love. I STEAK attend the Activities Centre on stroked your face with tender Thursday, Friday,-Satyrday Night Steak Specials the Bridge. Fred has been ness and prayed to God above. attending the art classes at Your smile has gone forever, TRADnlONALSUNDAYLUNCH Brownhills Comp for a few years your hand I cannot touch, but I'll noa~t Beef. PorK, Chicken or Duel< now, and stresses that the class never lose the memory of the dad I loved so much. Re-united Children welcome could really do with an influx of new blood to keep it going. with dearest Mom. Daughter EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Wendy, Son-in-Law Alan and His painting, which with other David. ~-, 5:30 f>.M - 8 P.M prizes helped to raise £104 was f.t~~ Why not en1oy an early evening family dinner won by green ticket no. 29, while POWELL - FRED \~J SOUP, PLUS TRADITIONAL ROAST second prize (a painted mirror) Gentle Jesus up above, give my went to beige no. 119 and 3rd a '~ ONLY_£3.95 Grandad all my love. Let him vegetable rack was claimed by look down and watch me grow, AVAILABI.£ MONDAY TO AUDAY no. 280. Al ma's Pantry for the best in Home Cooking for while on ea rth he loved me The painted mirror is still so. Laura. u~cla ,.,,ed BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1991 23 If your Shoes don't I stand up to the Winter TEL: weather bring them to us • (0543) None-slip soles fitted in seconds Leaky shoes - letting in water, 372036 repaired in no time. There's - nothing worse than cold wet.feet in 60, SHAHNOff DRIVE.WILKIN ESTATE, BROWNHILLS, WEST MIDLANDS Winter. So for-quality shoe repairs . call in now • DRILLS- GRI NDERS - J IGSAWS HIGH STREET SA. 'DERS - WALLPAPER STRIPPERS SHOE REPAIRS AND SALES 1. Sll'.CR COtJ?T '1Gf- ~ PLANERS - CEMENT MIXERS 3."10'>~ -,.,__$- - ,,, T'E5Z:' qEPA!R AND HIRE OF ALL HAND TOOLS "l'VE PASSED" Lots of people ao ...... nen they 1eam with RICHARDT.School of Motoring DTp. ADI. M.S.A. M.1.A.M. Competitive Rates. Dual Control. New Escorts. Choice of Instructors Male or Female. ~esrni~ 1o drive PHONE BROWNHILLS 376301 External Caravan Storage in Brownhil/s \ All year round storage fo r your Caravan on Local Premises that is both supervised and secure Part Time • Long or short term storage available • Discounts on 3 to 6 months storage Representative Payments in advance Phone Brownhills 372185 Required Articulate, presentable and Who's would outgoing person, must be able you serve? to work on own initiative Own car required PREMIUM SAUSAGES Mileage allowance paid MADE BY RAY WILLIAMS Flexible hours . OFCOURSE! You can't beat the taste of traditional sausages. Ours Tel: (0543) 452840 are made on the premises using only the finest ingredients. FOR PRIME MEAT AND A FRIENDLY or write Mrs. P. Jacks SER\-lCE COJ\IE ASD SEE Baker Bond Printing & Publishing Ltd Ra~-. ' p_o_ Box )l"o.l. illiams 183, High Street, YOL~ F ~'llL Y BL!CHER Brownhills 28 SIL VER COURT, BROWNHILLS TEL: BROWNIDLLS 360910 Claridges. 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