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HAPPY EVER AFTER Mr. Albert Jobburns (85) and his wife, Mrs. Freda Jobburns (84), recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. This couple met at the Mount Zion Chapel and were married at Walsall Wood Parish Council on 24th November 1934. They have lived at the same house in Brownhills since he carried her over the threshold sixty years ago. Their marriage is described as a very happy one. Mr. Jobburns spent most of his working life as an agent with the Royal London Insurance Society. His wife worked at Walsall Electrics for nearly thirty years. Mr. Jobburns spends his leisure time listening and watching various sporting activities on the media. Their family, daughter and son-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends celebrated the Diamond Anniversary with a party in Brownhills and one in Walsall Wood. Our congratulations to the happy couple. ENVIRONMENTAL NIGHTMARE CONTINUES WITH LATEST MINING BID Liberal Democrat Councillor opportunity to review such old limit or stop this mining, although proposed clay extraction at Bruwnhills Grant Williams says that he is planning permissions. Now it with the dash for opencast I fear Common. I would welcome the oppor­ "horrifi ed" that opencast mining is looks as if Brownhills is set for the this will be very difficult, and we tunity to hold pre application discus­ set to commence at Brownhills devastation that hangs over Pelsall may even see an application for sions prior to receipt of a Jonna/ sub­ Common. and Shelfield, quite apart from the Yorks Bridge, Pelsall in the not too mission for this site, in order to ensure "I am absolutely horrified that activities going on around distant future." that your full attention is drawn to we are about to see mining on the Aldridge and Walsall Wood." The following letter was sent to sensitive environmental issues. Common at Brownhills. Coming "I am also seriously concerned Aspinwall & Company, by Walsall As you point out in your letter, the on top of the pending appeal into that we will see attempts to use the Engineering and Town Planning details in your submission are not suf­ the opencast at Ryders Hayes it hole created as a domestic or toxic Department ficient to form a working programme makes the situation across waste tip. Already the Council is for consideration by the planning Aldridge and Brownhills as a making it clear what its interpreta­ Proposed Mineral Extraction authority. The folluwing observations whole look very bleak indeed." tion is of certain terms, but the fact At Brownlrills Common According slrould assist you in preparing such a "It is nearly forty one years that terms are open to interpreta­ To Working Programme And scheme on which further discussions since the plnnning permission was tion is worrying indeed." Restoration For The Planning can be held. granted by a Minister and l have "Whilst we cannot undo an old Pennission Granted in 1994. 1. The site would effectively be a already made it quite clear that the planning permission, I hope the I refer to your letter and enclosure local authority should have the Council will do all in its powers to of 241/r October 1994 concerning tire CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 FLOWERS FOR YOUR VALENTINE DELIVERED DIRECT TO HOME OR WORK FROM A. J. COLES FLORISTS 35 HIGH STREET, WALSALL WOOD

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EDITORIAL or stream, miner, and canal! although it must be said we the resi­ Articles and photographs to STRONG I know, because I watched dents are far too placid and allow such Handsworth, Balsa/I Heath, Moseley, things to happen. be considered for STUFF Kings Heath, become the slums they publication should be sent are today in less than 40 years - due to Dear Sir, to The Editor, inept 'local' policies. Brownhills Gazette, I would refer to the December WORSE OFF issue front page editorial and the Brownhills is an example of c/o Baker Bond, derelict buildings - empty shops, filthy accompanying statement by Mr. Dear Editor 183 High Street, Brownhills frontages, litter stretching to it's sub­ Richard Shepherd - strong stuff - I read the article by Sheila urbs of grey Council housing from its WS86HW much of the sentiments I agree with, Hodgkins with much interest and High Street. and have in fact written directly to fully agree with her comments, Advertising Mr. Major and Richard Shepherd Sweeping the streets does not in Brownhil/s is much worse off now itself clear up the 'mess' it requires an 0543 452840/1 or with regards this 'Green and Pleasant than it was all those years ago. One attitude - policy? of pride, on making IAnd's' demise - the 'sell out' of it's other thing which she could have men­ 0217896768 Brown/1il/s fit to live in - not the shod­ people's - it's skills. tioned was that we had Public Toilets dy, litter filled canal, shrub's, park's, Nonetheless I would warm to the also in those days. Where are they Group Editor school playgrounds, (the worst exam­ theme, by stating the obvious, (to now? Closed for over four years, Rosalie Bott ples probably, at the most impression­ those suffering the 'Slings and what is being done about this disgust­ 0217896855 able ages?) - Brown/ii/ls is an awful Arrows' in all it's degrading form, at ing situation? Brownhills people mess. a grass root's level) it is not so much should and must complain more No matter the justified expression Gazette Series a fault of Central Government that about toilets. offrustration in a "Gazette" editorial Sheldon/South Yardley, we, are all of us, so frustrated? The Railway being re-opened also with H.M. Government, it's at grass Hodge Hill, Though they as the elected what about a Bowling Green these roots closer to home, that are a major Government must take the greatest things are necessary in Brownhills for Castle Bromwich, contributor to this countries - this proportion of blame - having failed to our future development. We must Chelmsley Wood, area's specifically decline - Central initiate the measure's desperately unite and complain to our present Coleshill/Water Orton, Government has no control over day­ needed to stop the rot ... the loss of Councillors. But what we really need Brownhills, Harborne, to-day event's in Aldridge, manufacturing, inovative, ability - is a District Council as all our sur­ Bearwood/Warley Brownhills, or the worse mess of probably for ever - that is their crime, rounding towns and villages already Birmingham's suburb's - that is the and Pelsall as it has destroyed the 'core' prosperi­ have. Those which remained under Monthly Gazette Series ty, confidence, of the nation. fact, if people stand back and view the Staffordshire. All have a voice to truth, the reality, without bias, walk Circulation 67,500 T/1e real villains are not only cas­ speak for them. Brownhills should down your streets and you will under­ trated MP's, who are rendered impo­ have this facility too. stand. tent by the 'Establishment,' once they Publishers Sidney Whittaker are elected? But the Local folm T11rner Baker Bond Brow11l1ills Councillor's, who waste vast sum's of P.S. Richard Sl1epl1erd replied to (Printing & Publishing) Ltd their taxpayer's money - every month P.O. Box 1 me witl1 a copy of his November of the year! Birmingl1~n.1 , ,an~ speech - he is to be admired. 183 High Street, Broivnhills, Aldridge are vivid sad MISLEADING Brownhills, Walsall, examples of deprivation, slum's, Editors comments: West Midlands uncleared Ii/fer, 'yellowed' or corrod­ Hamish Wallace National Government does of WS86HW ed, rusty with age, so long has it lain Estate Office unc/eaned in gutter's, hedges, gardens course have a lot to do with local Little Wyrley Hall Government, this has been the big Pelsall change over the last 15 years with Staffordshire WS3 SAG more and more power going away from local people to the National Dear Sir, GLYN Government. Mr. Glyn Holloway's letter in We do agree Brownhills is a your December issue on opencast neglected area and the local council is extraction in the Brownhills area MAINWARING responsible for this. All monies now gives a misleading impression of the D.POD.M,M.CH.S., appear to be spent in other areas o( tlie position. 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I still have no explanation of DoLD ~~VER ~NT RE clay nnd coal over an area which why they were 0111, perhaps the Manufacturing Jewellers & High QualityJewellery Repair Service included tlte Birch Coppice and Gazette could find out a bit more 11pproxi111nlely 40 acres of Brownhil/s information? Co111111011. Yours sincerely Last year, I was approached by Mrs. Stanistreet and tlte Brownhills V. Llewellyn Co111m1111ity Association over the exer­ cise of this Planning Consent about wlliclt tlte Association felt extremely strongly. As n result, tl1e Estate car­ 'WYRLEY GANG' ried out investigations on anotlter part Dear Sir, of Lillie Wyrley to try to find an area Re: Brown/tills a11d Walsall Wood from wllicl1 tltese clays might be Local History Society gained and wltich would be acceptable to tlte residents of Brownhil/s and also I was very gratified to see such a Pelsnll. It wns felt right lo do this smashing turn out of support on such before making n formal approach to the a dreadful night in Gonuay in respect Planning Authority. of Dennis fackson 's talk on the Presentations have been made to "Wyrley Gang". explain tlte importance that these clays Th ere has always been a bo11e of li nve to studio potters, schools and contention of George Edalgi was other educational estnblish111ents guilty or not. Dennis brought mallers which use them all over the world. to light most vividly and really had his They are geologically unique and have audience Inking nn active part. only bern fo1111d in the Little Tlte mysterious ltappeni11gs of ON'T GOT Wyrley/Brmo11ilil/s district. 1903 were a mystery I/ten and still THE REST What we nre trying to do is recon­ remai11 to this day. So many pros and COME TO THE cile tlte requirements of two important cons. BIST! nrens of i11terest. Tl1e audience took part, enjoyed the night and braved terrible weather. Come and see our extensive range of Yours sincerely, Many thanks for your efforts. Hamish Wallace Our next evening will be on Second-Hand and Antique Jewellery!!! February 28111, 1995 at Millfield Sc/tool 7.30 p.m. at in sltops Bill Mayo and Geoff Harrington STREET LIGHTS aided and abel/ed by Brinn Rollins The Boulevard, Ravens Court, Brownhills. Telephone 0374 820192 Dear Editor, have created 11 new slide show of sur­ 1 would like lo thank you for print­ rounding areas of Brown/tills. Mostly ing my feller in the December issue of new. We look fo rward lo your sup­ tile Brownhills Gazelle Postbag, about port. No need to get cold - Just phone the Street Ligltts being out in Cntsl1il/ FOR A GAS BOTTLE WITHIN 1 HOUR Glyn Holloway e Rand, I nm pleased to say tltey were Local Calor Gas Agents, Butane, Propane etc . • BRAVERY AWARD )Wij}~ CALOR I would like to give a b ravery award to Martin Woodward of - Meadway Walk. 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DEATHS STACKHOUSE, GEORGE, 11ew mineral working, and, since requirement for the short term pro­ HATELEY, DENIS aged 80, passed away December Brow11l1ills Common is now a Site Of gramme to cover matters such as land­ Passed away December 10th 1994. 30th 1994. Deep in our hearts your Importance for Nature Conservation I memory we treasure. Loving you scaping, restoration and visual impact Never a nature so loving, co11sider tliat a full E11viro11me11tal (Seel ion 5 Item 2 (d) (e) and (f) ) Never a heart so true, always, forgetting you never. Cod Bless. Assessment of the proposed workings which will need to be addressed. We were proud you were our son should be submitted. The proposed We thought the world of you. STACKHOUSE, GEORGE, Mom & Bert The wife and family of George working is one which would be a 4. I am sure you appreciate that in HATE LEY, DENIS Stackhouse would like to thank all development under Schedule 2.2(c) tile forty years since the original plan­ The family of Denis wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours a11d (d) of the Town and Country ning permission was issued standards who have sent flowers, ca rds and friends and neighbours, customers Pla1111i11g (Assessment of and expectations for the conduct of of the Sw11n, Father Donlon, John donat ions to the Old Vic

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SELLING IN:- Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Little Aston, Pelsall, Rushall, Shelfield, Shenstone, Stonnall, Streetly, Walsall and Walsall Wood. 6 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, JANUARY 1995 Local Record of Mining Published Mr. Rowins has recently retired as a Mine Surveyor after spending his whole working life in the coal mining industry. As the result of ten yeMs research he has recently hnd his first book published 'Coal Mining in Walsall Wood, Brownhills and Aldridge', it is a collection and record of his experi­ ences w hich include many pho­ tographs and drawings. Brian Rowins was actively involving in the safety aspect of mines nnd the working conditions and dangers that were likely to be encountered. Brian of Simmonds Way, Shire Oak, was born and bred in the Chase Town and Chase Terrace area, his father was a miner for 53 years, and his grandfather was killed down the pit, his brothers and uncles were also in the indus­ try. He ho:is spent many years com­ Walsall Wood Colliery from Coppice Road Bridge circa 1956. piling his records and manuscripts torian and his book is a unique lions that highly trained and spe­ in the bowels of the earth in an that chronicle what generations of record the aspects of how men cialised professionals like Mr. effort lo reduce and meet the great miners that have worked down slaved and worked in local pits. It Rowins, endeavoured to eradicate demand that kept ships and trains the pit had to endure. endeavou~s to give some impres­ these hazards from a safety point and industry moving, as well as Mining runs in the blood and sion of what life was like for these of view. the home fires burning in peace breeds a special type of man, and men with the ever present dangers The qualified Mining Surveyor and war. this in turn breeds a special cama­ and hazards of roof fa lls, gas and had to pass many stringent tests Local schools such as Millfield raderie amongst the coal mining fire damp and flooding that many and examinations and accept great JMI, Brownhills, have taken a communities. had to work daily in, hot and responsibility for the pits in his CONTINUED OPPOSITE Mr. Rowins is a keen local his- • cramped and hazardous condi- area and for the men who worked

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BROWNHILLS T. G. At the December meeting Guild members ushered in the Festive Season with a glass of sherry, mince pies and a Christmas buffet, after which the speaker for the evening Mr. P. Coxhead gave a talk and slide show featuring the wild life which abounds in Sutton Park. The park comprises about 2000 areas of woodland, gorse and heather. Walsall Wood Deep Coal face 1893. Workmen trimming coal face - Every effort is made to retain its natural beauty but some aspects require official behind, timbering by trees and lids - notice the lid top good management to keep a balanced ecology. For example birch trees have foreground has been used before. to be kept under control otherwise they tend to take over from the heathers FROM PREVIOUS PAGE a most necessary record and trib- which support many species of butterfly. Originally the park belonged to the manor of Sutton Coldfield and bor­ g reat interest in his work, recol- ute to the coal industry in this dered on the Chase, deer and wild boar would have been driven into the lections and photographs and locality over the past several hun- grounds to provide game for hunting parties when the head of the manor talks. dred years. It is to be recom- entertained important guests. The book like its author I mended and deserves a place o n Nowadays there is not much likelihood of confronting a wild boar in the found most inte resting. Mr. every library shelf to give some woods and the park is a pleasant place to be enjoyed by everyone. Rowins has a wealth of expertise insight to future generations of Hilda Parker gave the vote of thanks. and personal score of recollec- what the great coal mining indus- New members are always welcome. tions which justifiably contributes try was and what it stood for! Stella Hodgkiss, Press Officer

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It is about a two hundred yard completey worn out and he would walk to the group boxes where I have again been reduced to crawl­ pick up our mail, and I usually sort ing had he not, by the grace of through it as I return to our home God, been discovered. "So," says on Kent Avenue, Wolfville. In Karen, "we measured him up, Wednesday's mail was our copy of ordered new boots, braces and "Atla ntic Baptis t" and l was crutches and now Dancan is walk­ gru bbed by this two-line heading ing tall on two legs again. What a on page one: "From Kentville to under the sponsorship of the sure looked better." difference just $13 can make!" Kenya a volunteer experience." Adventist Development and Relief It would be impossible to give a I spoke with Earle on Sunday Turning quickly to page 12, I Agency and served at the Nyaburi complete picture of what the morning, just as he and Karen were noted Karen lllsley's byline and a School for physically disabled chil­ Illsleys accomplished in three preparing to go to New Ross to tell photograph of Earl lllsley on the dren in Kendu Bay. Professor Ken months in Kenya in a column of their story to a church congrega­ leading page. Earl is the son of H ill, retired three years ago from this length. I will cite one case. tion there. Earle also told me that Doris and Ron Ills ley and is the School of Physiotherapy at Fourteen year old Dancan was they had a lready spoken to the employed at the Research Station Dalhousie University and he and slightly deaf due to measles and Kentville Rotary Club. Because of in Kentville. Karen is a physiother­ his wife Hazel went overseas as was severly paralysed in both legs. Rotary lnternational's devotion to apist at Valley Regional Hospital. missionaries in fu lflllment of a life­ Before surgery three years ago he its objective of the total eradication We hnve all read and a re still long ambition. They ascertained cou ld only crawl. Afterwards, of polio, globally, by the year 2000, reading about day-to-day condi­ the need for a physiotherapist to however, he could walk with they found an interested audience tions in Kenya and have some set up a program at the Nayaburi braces and crutches. He went to his there. understanding of how grim they School and the llls leys answered home for the holidays where he Earle told me there are still lots are and how dreadful they must the call During the three months was so badly beaten by his father of things to do at Kendu Bay, be. When I was a boy, polio (of they were there, they found lots to that he ran away from home. Too includ ing the construction of infontile paralysis as it was more do. While Karen was practicing her fri ghtened to return to school, he another water tower, - some often referred to) was common but profession at the cl inic, Earle was was discovered several months latrines etc., and cash donations for thanks to research and the devel­ looking at the physical plant and later living on a beach, subsisting this would be gratefully received. opment of vaccines, it has been just grounds, and hiring a group of on raw fish given to him by local about eradicated here. But at the workmen, they put a new concrete fisherman. The soles of his boots It strikes me that, as Karen fac ility in Kendu Bay where the floor in the dormatory, painted the were so badly worn that one fell observed about thirteen dollars lllsleys were working "most of the walls and replaced the mattresses. off completely, making it impossi­ making such a great difference, children were disabled by polio, a Funds for this were donated by ble for him to wear his brace. any sum, regardless of the mod­ few by cerebral palsy or cerebral Kentville Baptists. When this work When the lllsleys met Dancan, he esty of amount, would accomplish malaria, " Karen snys. was completed, Karen observed was walking on one leg only. The a great deal in a most worthy Karen and Ea rle were in Kenya that "it will never be a palace, but it remaining boot was ju s t about cause.

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The activity Centre is open for - 3.30 Tel: 01922 722169 for further A Christmas Lunch for mem­ of the month at 1.30 p.m. in the a variety of Activities for the information bers and partners at the Wilkin Lounge at Brownhills Activities Brownhills Arca. As you will see, Pub was enjoyed by everyone and Centre. we have a range of Clubs and BROWNHILLS a buffet Christmas party at the If you care for a friend or rela­ Organisations who use the Centre. Activities Centre with music, quiz, tion who is unable to look after If anyone is interested in joining COMMUNITY BOWLS party games and monologue was a themselves due to disability or ill­ any of the Clubs mentioned please Walsall Community Bowls great success. ness, then we may be able to offer do not hesitate in contacting us. League Harry Griffiths, Chairman. mutual support and advice/infor­ There are still rooms available for 1993-1994 Indoor Winter mation on services available. hire. e.g. League both Brownhills 'A' and MONDAY NIGHT New people are always wel­ 'B' Teams had a very good season. Clubs come at our meetings. The next The 'A' Team winning the Merit SUGAR CRAFT Meetings/Seminars/Conferences one will be held on February 13th. Award for the most improved A group of us from the Small daytime Functions For any further information please team in the second half of the sea­ Brownhills Sugarcraft Guild meet Weddings/Engagements/etc contact Vicky on (0543) 454069. son. on a Monday night 7.30-9.30, CA TERI NG CAN BE PROVIDED 1994 SUMMER along with our work boxes to set ON REQUEST about light heartedly making JOB CLUB With good weather all summer works of art. Come along and see Jean Scott Our reception is open 11.00 we were able to enjoy a good sea­ Although we don't take it too who runs your local friendly Job a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Monday to Friday son of Bowls although the greens seriously we do strive for perfec­ Club for the Walsall Chamber of Tel: 0543 452329 for all your were very fast. But Brownhills tion. We are a group of very Commerce (a division of East enquiries. finishED in 3rd place in the second friendly ladies who are very inter­ Mercia Chamber of Commerce). The Luncheon Club meets on d ivision. Competitions for ladies ested in Sugar Craft. What we aim Your Brownhills Job Club is Tuesday 11.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. singles, gents singles and mixed to do on a Monday night is pass open from Tuesday to Friday 9.30 doubles, both indoor and outdoor on our skills. If anyone is interest­ a.m. - 12.30 p .m. and is fully SA Kl ADO were enjoyed by all members. ed please contact Connie Avis on equipped with everything that The Art of Self Defence In November about 24 mem­ Brownhills 370939. will help you find a job, all at no Thursday 8.30-9.30 bers and friends went to 'Warners' charge to you, such as: Isle of Wight for a five day KEEP FIT CLASS BROWNHILLS CARERS Newspapers,Writing Paper, 'Turkey & Tinsel' holiday, every­ Wednesday 8.00-9.30 p.m. Envelopes, Stamps. Typewriter, one had a fabulous time bowling, SUPPORT GROUP Photocopier, Plus tea and coffee. SEQUENCE DANCING snooker, fancy dress competitions Brownhills Carers Support with Betty-Alf every Tuesday 1.30 and other activities. Group meet every second Monday CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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FROM PAGE12 Our membership continues to must be of a high standard, we Classes are also held at our We will give you all the assis­ rise a nd a wider range of pro­ must give our members of ow n schools in Pelsall and tance you need to help you get a gramme is offered to our members Brownhills Youth Centre the type Lichfield. job, which also includes helping in 1995. We have many new ideas of youth service that they should Pupils enter festivals, shows you compile a C.V. and interests for the coming year be entitled to. The numbers are and pantomimes. Exams are held Just drop in and have a look and I would hope remain as one of there, the interest is there, and the throughout the year. In December around. the best supported clubs in the trained staff are there so come on one pupil appeared for the third borough even though there lets get going and all have a great year with the Birmingham Royal JOB PLAN remain within the town a consid­ time. Ballet in the Nutcracker. erable number of people not Ted Hassall Pupils have been accepted as Job Plan is also run by Walsall directly connected with the club. Chamber of Commerce (A divi­ Junior Associates with the Royal It is anticipated that some direct Ballet School., won places at major sion of East Mercia Chamber of contact will be made with some of BROWNHILLS theatre and dance school and also Commerce). This is a weeks p ro­ these people during the coming gone on to do degree courses and gramme which covers such areas YOUTH CLUB year. dance professionally. as training courses, Job Clubs, Self One of our new exciting ven­ "CORNER CLUB" Employment, Job search skills and tures will be the new 'dropin' cof­ Brownhills Youth Club where to look and apply for work. Classes held at the • fee bar which will be for our 16+ "Corner Club" for children under members and will remain open 11 years is on Wednesday's 6p.m. Activity Centre YOUTH CLUB much longer than the centre itself. - 8p.m. Run by Mrs. Doreen Saturday's This period has been an excel­ This is just one of our new ven­ Brogan. If anyone would like to 9.00 a.m. onwards lent start to the year. The s taff tures for 95. But of course we join, please ring the activity Centre have continued to give more to the s hall still use the Brownhills on452329. Ballet, Tap, Stage, Modern and centre than could be expected Community School facilities on Disco classes £1.20 per lesson. from them. I would offer my per­ Monday evenings for all sports OAKLANDS Adult Classes sona I thanks to all who have activities. worked in a voluntary w ay in We shall still continue w ith our ACADEMY Ballet, Tap and Jazz, daytime and helping the centre to work. I training and courses and our out­ The Oaklands Academy of evening. would also like to record m y door activities in Wales and the Theatre Dance (formerly Ann thanks to the husbands and wives Peak District. We shall still con­ Wilcox Theatre Dance School) New 'Acorn Classes" for pre­ etc. of the members of s taff, tinue with our roller discos and runs the Brownhills School of school children (3 yrs and under). because without them and their o ur Wednesday e vening discos Dance at the Brownhills Activity Mom's have a raffle or do your co-operation and understanding and all the other enjoyable activi­ Centre. Classes are held on a shopping on Thursday afternoon. we would not be able to offer our ties that most of you enjoy doing. Saturday morning. The school is members, such a full and varied We must not let our standard registered with the R.A.D., Ann Burford and programme of organised events. drop, our programme of events l.D.T.A., l.S.T.D. Donna Wilcox

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE first, the first competitive game The fo/Jowing Essay was they seem to go on forever. sunnier climate when they join a they have ever played resulted in written as part of an English I was only eight at the time, Mediterranean cruise. After fly­ a comprehensive defeat by a Mock Examination by Chris and my nan and grandad were ing to Turkey and visiting the well organised Sneyd. However, Whiting. over at our house visiting. We ancient city of Ephesus the party the boys rallied in their second were talking about pets, and I join the cruise ship and sail to game to defeat Manor Farm. asked if it was possible to have Egypt. The pyra mids at Giza and Special mention must be made of YOU'RE NOT one. My mother said "Yes, fine the Tutenkamen Exhibition are "Slam Dunk" Brett who has as long as you look after it", but probably the highlights of the worked very hard to develop BRINGING she never mentioned what sort tour. into a good player. of pet I could have, so I asked, On then to Jerusalem and THAT INTO MY what about a hamster?". My Be thlemem before visiting the HOUSE! mother looked disapprovingly. islands of Crete and Rhodes and BROWNHILLS "A snake?" I asked hopefully. It was a summer's day in then returning to Britain. Worth SCHOOL­ June, when the days are so long CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 missing bonfire night for! PANTOMIME SPORTS TREASURE REPORT ISLAND ..... FOOTBALL Its that time of year o n ce again. A time of Christmas lights With the Football Leagues on against a dark sky, of tinsel their mid-winter break it is time rustling against your baubles to reflect on the matches played and of mince pies wedged in so far. The Year 10 team contin­ your dentures. Not so at ues with its dominance of the Walsall League and were very Brownhills Community School however. This is a time of fran­ unfortunate to lose a West tic activity; of script writing, of Midlands Cup tie to Windsor High School. The Year 9 team script learning and of telling the director to push off. Yes, its continue to improve and Panto season. although they have not won This year's little offering is many games they have enjoyed loosely based on that ladybird some quality matches, especially classic, Treasure Island by the 3-3 epic against Aldridge in Robert Lewis and Stephen's sons the cup. Will anyone ever forget Bob. This piratical adventure Paul We ll's stunning equa liser in features such famous characters the dying moments of the game. as Long John Salvia and his The Year 8 team have struggled trusty parrot Cap'n Flint played to find their form against good by Eryl Powell and Ian Lockett. oppostion but there is no truth in The evil Cut Throat Jake and his the rumour that the board have sidekick Pugwash. Well blow me asked for the managers resigna­ down if it isn't worth the ticket tion! The Year 7 team have money. This production, hot enjoyed some friendly fixtures from a season at Wormwood and look to be developing a Scrub baths will take place this good team for the future. The January - 26th, 27th and 28th. girls also enjoyed games against Make a date in your diaries and Shelfield. mark it with your lottery ticket. It's not to be missed!! BASKETBALL Tickets available from the box The Year 9 team has played 2 (in the) office - Brownhills gnmes in the league so far. The School.

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FROM PAGE15 wrong. Willie Naughton crossec. My nan interrupted, "What do to Graeme Forbes, who headed you want one of those horrible on for David Kelly, whose sho: things for?" came back off the patio, straight The conversation ended there, for Chris whiting to kick long when my dad walked in and and hard into the rose bush. I started to discuss the spot the had just missed a shot in the 90th THEN ball coupon. In that way that minute against Liverpool, in the only kids can, I slipped out of F.A. Cup Final, from one foot the room unnoticed. I sneaked away from the goal mouth. into the kitchen and, I took the long walk back to CONTACT out-stretched, flicked the keys my ball, dragging myself across up off the hook and caught them the pitch, head bowed. When I with my other hand. Feeling by reached the bush, I saw what now a bit on the James Bond 007 appeared to be a baby frog on us side, I placed the key in the lock, my Casey football. Further and turned it so slowly and cau­ inspection confirmed my suspi­ tiously not e ven a flea could cion. I had found a pet at last, hear. I slowly went for the han­ and its name was going to be NOW dle, the d oor opened, and out­ David, or Kelly, or both proba­ side that door there was bly. I opened my hand flat, and We Recondition and Repair a ...... Garden! it hopped on, so I cupped m y I sneaked out and wandered other hand over it and ran around the garden, lifting bricks inside. all makes - Come to the to discover small creatures, As I walked in my morn which were then masterfully asked, "What's up, fallen over?• specialists for a quick shot with a water pistol. As I I replied, "No", can I have a jar was doing this, I discovered that please?" What for?" she asked, & efficient service one of the keys on the key ring in a tone of voice that sounded was for the shed. So in went the like she knew what was coming_ key, and I was in the shed. In "For David, he needs a housen. there I found my football. The It was that moment that I chose temptation was too much to to open out my hand, to reveal a resist, so out came my brand startled frog surrounded with new, hand stitched, shiny, mud. The young frog saw an 'Casey' football. opening, and unleashed a fa n­ I was doing my own versions tastic hop; it was heading for the of David Kelly's goals (at the carpet when dad dived, out­ time Wals all s tar and hero) stretched, to catch the frog and when something went terribly save the carpet. It was a save that even new SPECIAL DAY Walsall hero, Trevor Wood, DID would be proud of. My dad then ran to the edge of the back door, SERVICES and threw it outfield a good Daimler Limousines & fifty feet, just falling short of the e Uciform Ch,.ffo= garden fence. e Family nm business f"'l .- THE MIDLANDS um Dad just turned to me and • Viewing welcomed c::mo said in a raised voice, "Don't LEADING • Ribbons & Flowers to bring things in from the garden, ONE-STOP complement your Wedding Colours and put your football away. What do you think this is, MOTOR SPA"E, Call for more details Fellows Park?" ACCESSORY 0922 31060· Chris Whiting AND BODY SAVE TIME PANEL AND MONEY STOCKISTS ~in~ GREAT WYRLEY 0902-607876 0543-373177 0922-412103 602640 452375 416610 33 High Street, Pelsall, Walsa ll. OPENSEVENDAYSA WEEK Telephone: Pelsall (0922) 684408 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, JANUARY 1995 17 WALSALL SCHOOLS' SECURITY EXHIBITION The forme r Pe lsall County ment. Secondary School was the venue Gazette readers who have a for Wals all Schoo ls' Security v ested interest in any of the Exhibition at the end of November. Walsall schools, a s a parent, Although specifica lly a imed at employee, elected representative, highlighting security in Walsall's governor or just a Council Tax Schools and Educational pa yer may be interested in the Establis hments, other Local Schoo l Charter fo r Crime Authority Departments and organ­ Prevention and Community Safety. isations attended during the day. The Mission Statement o f the The Depu ty Mayor of Walsall, Charter is to promote a safe and Cllr. Colin Bielby, was the special crime-free environment for all guest, and after looking with inter­ members of the school community. est ~t the twenty-eight display This involves fo ur specific s tands, told The Gazette how Objectives, namely :- impressed he was with what was 1. To achieve a sense of safety on show. and security within the s chool The wide range of p roducts community. intended to increase awareness of 2. To reduce crime by and security ranged from Intruder against all members of the school P.C. Dick Partridge, (Crime Prevention Officer), Audrey Jackson, Alarms to Closed Circuit community. (Office Manager, Brownhills Community School), Alan Jarrett, Television, Locks, Cabinets, Secure 3. To prevent crime against (Head Teacher, Brownhills Community School). Marking Tech niques, Arri\•al and school property. Departure Procedures. The West 4. To provide help to members d) Schools to establish an effec­ disappointment at the small atten­ Midlands Fi re Sen•ice, West of the school involved in crime as tive Youth Action Group. dance. He informed The Gazette Midlands Police Crime Prevention victims and offenders. The effectiveness of the above that those Head Teachers who had Unit, W alsall C rime Prevention The actual Methods recom­ can only come about if there is a come along, had been advised to Panel, British Telecom and Walsall mended to carry out these objec­ firm commitment to involve all stu­ submit a bid for some of the Risk City Challenge Community Safety tives are also four-fold:- dents in all aspects of creating the Management money available - Unit were well represented. a) Schools to conduct an Annual security policies, developing and approximately £250,000. During the d ay, a steady stream Crime Audit. implementing the action plans. 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January and February I feel are reasons. (1) Even distribution of smell the mint sauce as I sit here the main months of planning and the seed so that as seedings appear The Vegetable writing this article. preparing for the coming season. there is less competition for light The Shrub Border should be Crocus, Galanthus (Snow­ and air reducing risks in Plot spring cleaned, as usually dead drops), Eranthis (Winter Aconite), "Damping Off" if used in conjunc­ Parsnips may be sown out­ leaves and odd paper that has Muscari and Chinadoxa (Glory of tion with "Cheshunt Compound", doors this month (February) under blown around the base of plants the Snow), are some of the earliest and (2) makes seed sowing easier favourable conditions along with can be a breeding ground for all to flower and most can be lifted with the 'seen where you have spring onions (White-Lisbon), sorts of unwelcome pest and dis­ and re-grouped after flowers fade been look!' Don't forget to mix broad beans (Green Windsor or eases, a light hoeing and an appli­ in late spring. thoroughly (seed 40% - sand 60% Aquadulce being good varieties), cation of Bonemeal or Growmore The Greenhouse is where all approx) for best results. early peas (Onward, Feltham First does give the plants a real boost as the activity usually is this month It should always be of para­ or Kelvdon Wonder), all of which flower buds continue to initiate. with seed sowing of subjects such mount importance that you have give good results particularly if Mulching borders at a later date as Geraniums (F.J. Sprinter, good results from your garden sown under "cloches". Onion sets using pulverised bark based mate­ Century; and the Sensation Series) centre and seedsman, as satisfied and shallots can be planted with rial is very beneficial, as it reduces being superb varieties with com­ customers should be coming back care being taken after "take off" soil evaporation and erosion, gives pact foliage and large free flower­ to us expressing the delights of because usually emerging roots effective weed and slug control as ing flower heads to grace any bor­ their efforts and giving us the con­ (and to push the bulb out of the well as its decorative appearance der, hanging basket or patio fidence that we are doing our job ground which when pushed into enhancing your "Pride of Place" planter. Begonia (Semperflorens), properly. the soft soil tends to form a "pan" plants such as Rhododendrons, Lobelia, Salvias, Antirrhinum, Begonia tubers, Gloxinia, of hard soil underneath, contrary Azaleas, Specimen Conifers, as Ageratum and Petunias should all Lillies, Calla's Dahlia's, Freesias, to some gardeners beliefs that it is well as some of the trees you may be sown now as most of them are Iris, Gypsophilia, Anemone, always sparrows that pull them have, (all very important garden naturally slower germinating than Ranunculas and H ippeastrum, out. features which give privacy and other bedding plants and to ensure should be "started off" under glass A couple of final checks is usu­ protection to more tender subjects success should be germinated in a now after checking any overwin­ a 11 y enough to get even rows. from winter winds as well as sum­ temperature of 50°F (10°c), (Salvia tering pests and insects such as Seed potatoes should be selected mer sun filtration). Trees, shrubs Splendens needs a higher tempera­ whitefly etc, a couple of reputable as soon as they are available from and climbing plants, being perma­ ture of 60°F (16°c), With fine seed "smoke cones" and "Jeyes Fluid" your supplier as some varieties of nent pleasures releases some valu­ I always prefer to use horticultural usually does the trick. Try to the new, unusual and varieties of able time to enjoy other activities sand (lime free). 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NOW ON AT Methodist Ow..-c'?- can look back Good Companions had a with great sal:isiaction on all they Friendship Evening for their last WALSALL CARPETS have achie,·ed through all the meeting in December, they and Leighswood Road, Aldridge (01922) 52626 organising and hard work, they church friends rounded off the Also branch at Freer Street, Walsall (01922) 22547 have met a ll their financial com­ year by going to the Nags Head, mitments ~verheads etc., that is Burntwood for their Xmas Dinner. involved in the running of the December was a very busy COME DOWN AND SEE US - YOU WON'T FIND church. month, again they gave Gwen QUALITY, CHEAPER ANYWHERE They have to raise a large sum their support with her second of money next year to bring the Coffee Everung on November 30 at END OF ROLLS church up to the standard required Brownhills Nursing Home to raise 50% WOOL TWIST -ONLY FROM AS UTILE by Methodist regulations, they money for a Special Mini-Bus, Mrs. AS £29.00 EACH .. have to have a new ceiling and Doris Halifax gave an interesting central heating in the church and demonstration on Christmas deco­ severnl other repairs and when the rations to a full and very attentive new hall is built will need cur­ audience, which raised £124. tai ns, kitchen equipment etc. On December 16, several of our They a re a very good hard­ members enjoyed carol singing working team who enjoy working around the village, on Saturday, together in God's service. 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- "-a: back in - 1r '.\fr. Albert '.'"IO related a lot of n oerories from yester­ years. He ~ade reference to the o gie,, Ha soccer teams of the late 40's aI'd early SO's and recalled names vf players and great games played. One of our readers Mr. Sam Barber rea d Albert's letter with great interes t and promptly sent in a 1948-9 Cup Final Team photo of Ogley Hay F.C. along with the fol­ lowing letter. Unfortunately due to our back­ log we have only just got round to using them, but I' m sure you'll agree that the wait was worth while.

Editor Brownhills Gazette

To Tile Editor Brown/ii/ls Gazelle It was a pleasure to rend Albert Smitlt's lefter in last }11ne's edition of Tile Cn:elle. Being so closely associat­ ed to Albert and /1is family I enjoyed rending it so much that I thought 1 would like to observe one or two of his were winners by 3 goals to I. Scorers by Mr & Mrs Mason. q11estio11s and give him a few facts were H. Luke (2) , Ja ck Wilcox (1). Albert asks about the goals in the about Ogley Hay J.1. of which Albert Tlte second final 1950-51 was played two finals, subject to correction my Accounts Services wns a member of 011e of t/1 e most suc­ on Stafford Rangers ground against memory says, H. Luke, Reg Tabberer cessf11 l teams to have played in Colden Hill Wanderers and resulted and J. Wilcox. Albert, who says that C.J.PETTY Chartered Accountant Brown/tills. As their Cliair111a11 for a in a dra w. Tliis replay was 011 the four players played in both Cup 175 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS. few seasons 1 am pleased to say //tat Cross Keys Ground and after Roy Finals. My memory says they were they were one of !lie most respected Woolley saved a penalty Ogley hay Jack MacDonald, Bill Dolphin, Harry Tel: Brownhills 377686 teams in t/1e Co 1111ty League and ns won by a goal scored by R. Tabberer. Evans, Denis Gilbert, but I also think Auditing, Accountancy, prepara­ tlteir record s/iows one of the most suc­ 111 tl1e 1926 miners strike tlte soup Herbert Woolley. tion of accounts, book-keeping, · cessful. 1 n111 nfrnid tltnt Albert wns a kite/tens were given by various orgm1i­ I remember seeing the Zepp/in but personal and corporate taxation, little out in his recording of the Staffs sations in Brown/tills. Being 011 strike which year I am afraid l just cannot management consultancy, general }1111 ior C11p. Tlte first final was played myself I helped with one al Mount remember. financial advice. The fee basis will 011 Port Vales ground; against Leek Zion Methodist Cltapel but tliere was be discussed before an assignment is accepted. Low Hamill, 1948-49. Ogley Hay another one al tlte Station Hotel run S. Barber OSTEOPATH CHIROPODY JOHN WESTON D.O. (Hons.) M.B.E.O.A. by ALAN SMITH. F.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A. at 1 Old Town Lane Pelsall Tel: PELSALL 685278 REFLEXOLOGY by SHEILA SMITH. M.B.R.A.

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