We told you first! BROWN HILLS We told you first! Clayhanger The scheme, which involves pro­ Bridge is set to re-open next June vision of a wider carriageway and a after a complete reconstruction. footpath for pedestrians, will cost As exclusively revealed in a about £418,000 and is being carried Gazette front-page report last out as part of Council's February, Clayhanger will become a bridge strengthening programme. giant cul-de-sac as one of the only During this period, Clayhanger two routes into the village is closed Road will be closed between Bridge to traffic while contractors demolish Street and Maybrook Road, although the old bridge and build a replace­ the existing pedestrian access to the ISSUE NO 47 ment. side of the bridge will be maintained. ·' AUGUST 1993 6,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND In that article, Traffic will be diverted via 25p WHEN SOLD BUSINESSES MONTHLY estimated the project would take Lindon Road, Brownhills High eight months - two months shorter Street, Road, Clayhanger Lane than the revised schedule. and Bridge Street. School reunion• appeal A reunion is being held for former pupils of Ogley Hay Junior School and Brownhills Senior Boys and Girls School. The get-together, at The Sportsman on Friday, October 1 at 8pm, is for anyone who went to the schools from 1957 to 1967. There will be a bar, and admission is £1 per person, with any profit going to charity. For further details, ring Peggy Cole (nee Breed) on 377270. Members of Clayhanger 11 Methodist Church Choir lt s question ti1ne? entertain residents of the Homestead residential home Brownhills has gone quiz Vicarage Close Quintet, the teams of five plus two reserves. during a coffee evening. crazy! The Grey Matter quiz Plankers, The Odd Jobs, the The quiz is being held on The Festival of Song was staged earlier this year has Townswomen's Guild and the September 23 and entry is 50p held to raise money to help given everyone an appetite for Old Codgers. per team. trivia. After chalking up 125 points Further afield, plans are pay for outings for residents In that competition, a te:am out of a possible 150, the being made for another Grey of the Ogley Road home. from Clayhanger narrowly Townswomen's Guild team Matter Quiz for the whole of "It was well supported by missed out on reaching the emerged the winners, and Walsall. relatives and friends," said received a trophy. Entries are invited from final after beating s ix other residents committee organis­ teams in the Brownhills h eat Next month, Brownhills teams of four, and the prizes ing secretary Gwen James. held at Waine House. neighbourhood community include a trip to Walsall's twin Since then, Waine House has officers are organising yet town in France. For a full report and more hosted another quiz, which another quiz for over-60s. For further details on both pictures, tum to page nine. attracted five local teams - the Entries are inv ited from quizzes, ring 452522. CROWN INTERIORS BEDROOMS K ITCHE NS BATHROOMS CROWN have now introduced a Also available a wide range of lower priced range of flat-pack units to their Self Fit Units and Replacement range of Quality Kitchens. ;:;;; ;:;:;:;:::·:·:·:·:=::;:;:;:;:;:;:;::·:·:·:·:·.·.-.· Doors - most available from stock Direct from the factory the right kitchen to suit within 24 hours. your BUDGET FREE FITTING on selected NEW For a no obligation free design Ranges up until the end of September • r='""--• and quote or brochure Low Cost Finance Available - Tenants welcome AflJBri.\ 1 Ring 0543 453511 Written details on request 1 Monday to Friday 9.00 - 6.00 Saturday 9 .00 - 5 .00 ~~ IBIII CGIBI ~Till.~~11\ IBIR@WNIBIIIILIL~ 2 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993 BROWNHILLS PD!iTBAli So Please Please look after the Please look park for our children's sakes. Action Groups ~E3:~if3 Yours Angrily Public Meeting EDITORIAL after the Mrs A. Howell, Articles and photographs to be Brownhills Dear Steve, considered parkforour Might I ask for your help, I have for publication should be sent Disgusted by been appointed Press Officer for the to children " Action Group". As you The Editor, Brownhills Gazette, are aware we are opposed to the new Dear Gazette, state ofprecinct clo Baker Bond, Toll Road which will cut Brownhills My visit to Holland Park with my Dear Editor 183 High Street, Brownhills to pieces, and possible close down 2 boys Thomas 3, and Lee 1 on My wife and I have just returned WS86HW our High Street. Thursday Sth August ended with a from a ten-week vacation to Canada. or Would you please place in August visit to the doctors. We have visited cities and small issue. uchasewater Action Group". telephone Steve Parlett Why is it nearly every park has a towns out there. on 0922 685483 Public meeting at Brownhills group of 16-18 year olds hanging They were clean and looked after. Community School, in Theatre on ADVERTISING about or playing on the equipment. We were disgusted to see the state Thursday September 2nd at 7.30pm. of Ravens Court precinct. Telephone In our case it was 3, 16/18 year olds People invited to attend : Richard playing on the BABY SWINGS. We thought they were going to 0543 452840/1 Shepherd M.P., Tony Wright M.P., When we arrived they didn't even smarten it up when they repaired the or All local Councillors, Planning offer to move and Jet my boys have a small walls and benches. 0217896768 Officer of Walsall M.B.C. go, they just continued to chat away It's about time the Council did Title of Meeting Gazette Series using foul language. something about it. Up-to-date report on Toll Road, Sheldon/South Yardley I didn't like to ask them to move Also, the pavements are still in an and what action to be taken. awful state, so come on Walsall Hodge Hill/Ward End as they looked quite rough so we set­ Council, Brownhills does still exist. Many thanks, Castle Bromwich tled for the bigger swings. As most people probably know, there isn't a Glyn Holloway. Thank Your wide range of equipment to play on Coleshill/Water Orton MrW. Locke, anyway - swings and slides, that's it. Brownhills, Harbome Brownhills The flooring on Holland Park is L

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I QUALITY ITEMS BOUGHT & SOLD .. No change for at THE TRADING PLACE 26 - 27 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS plans committee Tel: (0543 453008) MON-sArs.3o-s.3o FURNITURE TOOLS COOKERS SPORTS GEAR VIDEOTAPES Poor public attendances at plan­ that residents had difficulty in get­ FREEZERS FRIDGES AMPS ning meetings for the Brownhills ting to Walsall and added that the RECORDS WASHERS MOTORC YCLE GEAR area have failed to convince coun­ now defunct area committees C'DS TUMBLE DRYERS BRICABRAC cillors they should change the attracted up to 60 members of the GUITARS TAPES venue. public by being held in the districts COMPLETE HOUSE CLEARANCES ALMOST ANY QUALITY ITEM For a number of years, planning they served. BOUGHT FOR CASH! applications for the district have Councillor Rick Gamble said he been discussed by councillors recalled meetings of the area plan­ meeting at the in ning committee being held at the centre of Walsall. but there were com­ n·. J. WILKINS The Brownhills-Aldridge North plaints from the public that they area planning committee consid­ were difficult to reach. ers applications for Brownhills, "We did look round but there & Co. Walsall Wood, Clayhanger, wasn't anywhere more suitable Pelsall, Rushall and Shelfield. than the Council House," he INCORPORATED FINANCIAL However, apart from some of added. the applicants themselves or resi­ "We have a large room that can ACCOUNTANTS dents opposed to the occasional accommodate a lot of people, and controversial scheme, few mem­ it has always been felt that this is Complete accountancy service bers of the public, if any, attend the the best place." Where do YOU From book-keeping, wages and VAT returns to monthly meetings. think the committee should meet? completed annual accounts. But a suggestion by Geoff Would you go to the. (Secretarial service available) MacManomy, newly-elected coun­ meetings if they were held cillor for Brownhills, that the meet­ locally? Let us know by writing Competitive Rates. ings should be held in the various to The Editor, The Gazette, 183 districts on a rota basis was reject­ High Street, llrownhills WSS Ring (0~43) 676707 ed by the committee. He argued 61I\'V. Thew!!i!?9.Pe~ f Wall, Nr. f ANSIELLS ListedinCAMRAGoodBeerGuide ANSELLS - TRADITIONAL HOME COOKED FOOD, DAILY BIG STEAK SPECIALS SUNDAY LUNCH ROASTS Steak ·n· Kidney Pie, Lasagne, Peppered Steaks, Rumps, T-Bones, Duck, Pork, Beef, Lamb, Chicken Chilli etc. Sirloins, Fi ll ets . _CHILDRENS MEALS AVAILABLE DAl.L Y PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT-TEL: 0543 480413 4 BAOWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993 Aiming for a bumper Brownhills Community School crop of NEW STAFF WELCOMED Miss Alison Eady Drama Teacher Brownhills Community School Miss Michelle Cullen Art and Technology Teacher and County will see many changes when the Standard Discus Thrower entries pupils come back in September. MrO'Rourke Physics Teacher Eleven new staff will arrive to cope Miss Marie Hollingsworth PE Teacher and International Swimmer with the influx of pupils across the It's time to enter your prize Mrs Christine Hillier Head of English vegetables and beautiful blooms year groups. The school looks forward to Mr Peter Severn Mathematics Teacher in the fourth annual Walsall Mrs Cooper English Teacher Horticultural Show, on 3rd and another successful year, with the new staff adding to the strength of Mrs Stanley RE Teacher 4th September in Walsall Town an already proven teaching force. Mrs Copeland Modem Languages Teacher Hall. New staff arriving include: Mr Craddock History Teacher Prizes are available in 146 classes and 26 categories for the SAD FAREWELL TO for his work on behalf of Brownhills mation (this includes parents), please Borough's biggest and best veg­ POPULAR TEACHER youngsters. contact Terry Clarke at the etables, flowers, floral art and As with any school, staff leave for ATTENTION ALL Community Office - Brownhills home made wine. promotion, and Brownhills 11-21 YEAR OLDS School - Tele.No. 452119. There are special classes for Conununity School is no exception. Brownhills Youth Centre will re­ children's entries, including a Pupils wilJ miss Mr Jon Baker, open following the summer break prize for the largest sunflower Head of English for several years, with a "free" Disco on Wednesday, CALENDAR head and the best miniature gar­ who has run a highly successful Sth September 1993. 6th Sept. Baker Day den grown in a seed tray. department producing excellent Come along and join us, old and 71h Sept. School Re-Opens And in the Novelty and examination results at all levels. new members welcome, a wide and 13th Sept. Adult Ed. Enrolment Evening Heavyweight classes, the judges Jon is leaving to take up the post varied programme of activities, 14th Sept. Adult Ed. Enrolment Evening events, trips, weekends away etc are are looking for whopper vegeta­ of Director of Studies at Atherstone 18th Sept. 21 st Birthday Party of School, Warwickshire. available to members throughout the Brownhills School bles with prizes for the heaviest All at this school wish him good year-membership - 40p. 21st Sept. Information Evening for marrow, potato and pumpkin and luck in his new career, and thank him If you require any further infor- Parents. the longest string bean. Ian Pearson, Customer Services Officer for Walsall Leisure Services, commented: "We are Shire Com.m.unity School looking forward to a bumper crop Deborah Lauchlan, a Sixth Form G.N.V.Q. course Deborah has also just dents in September. These courses of entries for this year's show. student at Shire Oak School, recently taken G.C.E. 'A' level examinations in are available for pupils in the school You don't need to be an expert to learnt that she had obtained a English Literature and Geography. moving from Year Eleven into the 'Distinction' in G.N.V.Q. (General Deborah now intends to develop Sixth Form and for students leaving enter. There are special classes for National Vocational Qualification) a career in Art and Design and the other schools who wish to follow novice entries". Art and Design. Deborah is to be con­ next step for her is to take a founda­ vocational sixth form courses. The show schedule and entry gratulated on becoming the first stu­ tion course in September at Walsall Many students have been suc­ form can be collected from Leisure dent in Walsall to reach this level of College of Art. cessful this year in addition to Services Reception in the Civic achievement. Deborah was able to take her Deborah Lauchlan. In particular Centre and from Information Reaching this level has meant a G.N.V.Q. course, along with many mature student Yvonne Hughes is to Services at the Central Library in great deal of hardwork for Deborah other students, as Shire Oak School be congratulated on obtaining a and many aspects of Art and Design has been a pilot school for introduc­ 'Merit' in G.N.V.Q. Health and Social Lichfield Street. Local allotment had to be studied in depth: Drawing ing the new G.N.V.Q. courses. Care and Melodie Harris on holders can get their schedules and Painting; Textiles; 1.T.; Graphic The school is extending the range reachinglevel2 G.N.V.Q.Leisure and from their Local Site Collector. Design. In addition to following her of G.N.V.Q. courses on offer to stu- Tourism.

GLYN Society in search MAINWARING for new producer D.POD.M,M.CH.S., A musical society which reg­ for the principals, and on a S.RCH ularly stages productions in Wednesday evening for chorus. Brownhills is searching for a "Rehearsals are held at new producer. Brownhills Theatre for our State Registered Chiropodist The vacancy is with Walsall February production, and up to Gilbert & Sullivan Society, now rehearsals for our summer which performs its spring production have been held at * Total family footcare shows at Brownhills Cooper Jordan School in Community School Theatre, Aldridge. * Sports Injury Deakin Avenue and its summer "Our spring shows are, of Chlldrens foot problems productions at Aldridge Youth course, works by Gilbert & * Theatre. Sullivan but in the summer, we * Orthotics Nail Surgery "Our present producer is fin­ do tend to take certain liberties ishing after our next produc­ w ith their works and try to do ::: Surgery & Home Visits tion, which is due to be held in something different." February 1994," said society Anyone interested in apply­ secretary David Jones. ing for the position can contact 134 Lichfield Road, Brownhills "We have about 50 to 60 Mr Jones at 2 Woodfold Croft, members on stage, and we Aldridge, WS9 SQN or tele­ Tel: 0543 379114 rehearse on a Tuesday evening phone Aldridge 52970. BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993 5 Coffee morning donation to hospice fund---- A coffee morning held at the who helped with donations and vices in Walsall, including a new people, and being responsible for Methodist Church in Silver Street, turned up on the day," said day centre and residential respite one death in every four in the bor­ Brownhills raised £137.73 for the Brownhills neighbourhood com­ care unit. ough. Sister Dora Hospice Appeal Fund. munity officer Angela Jewkes. Almost 800 people in Walsall "I would like to say a big The appeal fund aims to pro­ die from cancer each year, with Ring 0922 26083 for further thank-you to everyone concerned vide high-quality hospice ser- the disease attacking one in three details and to make a donation. Heritage Chance winner• to~in Audry Harton of Brownhills is HIDDEN CATAPULTS COMPETITION Dennis celebrating after winning a compe­ tition organised by Walsall Leisure Services. ~ prizes Her prizes in the competition, 0 held in conjunction with an Chance to win Dennis prizes Industrial Heritage promotion in Here is your chance to win local libraries, included a Centro "Dennis" prizes, courtesy of the Family Day Tripper Ticket. Cannon Cinema, Walsall. The competition, based on a Up for grabs are ten double wordsearch puzzle, attladed more cinema tickets donated by than 360 entries. A children's MGM/Cannon Cinemas (for a colouring competition run in con­ film of the winner's choice); four junction with the same promotion goody bags and 10 miniposters had 240 entries. donated by Warner Bros; and five "The promotion of places to All Star meal vouchers donated visit has proved very popular in by McDonalds, Park Street. all the borough's libraries, and we To enter, all you have to do is were very pleased with the find the ten smaller catapults response to the two cnmpeti!ions,· said Rita Kennedy, WalsaU hidden in the picture (excluding Library's informations services the one Dennis is firing). manager. Circle the catapults and send "Information is available all the the picture, together with your year round at all the borough's name, address and telephone libraries. All that residents of the number, to DENNIS COMPETI­ borough have to do is simply pop TION, Brownhills Gazette, 183 into their local library." High Street, Brownhills, WS8 Other winners included Gillian 6HW. Mytton of Chuckery, Harold Entries should arrive no later Davies of Rushall, Julia Martin of than September 13. , Elizabeth Shuck of There are ten smaller catapults hidden within this picture "Dennis" (PG) is showing at Palfrey and Sarah Cleobury of (excluding the one Dennis is firing). the Cannon Cinema, Wa1sall from Bloxwich. can you find them? August27. Clayhanger Community OSTEOPATH The Fete held on July 3rd, JOHN WESTON D.O. (Hons.) M.B.E.O.A. was a great success. A wonder­ Association at 1 Old Town Lane ful effort was made by the com­ mittee, members and friends of the Centre will be starting Pelsall theC.A. Dressmaking and Soft Tel: PELSALL 685278 The weather wasn't very kind Furnishing classes from Friday to us but despite this, a good September lOth at l.OOp.m. - response from the people of 3.00p..m. Clayhanger made it a profitable day. We are hoping to do a joint Many enquiries have been Clayhanger Venture with the Osteopathy can help:- received regarding the possibili­ community Arts Council. ty of having a Job Club in We are looking for help from Clayhanger. Mr M Davey will people of all ages with various Back pain, lumbago. sciatica. trapped nerves. neck pain. be coming to the Centre on talents and skills, from welding, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow. arm pain, knee problems, Tuesday September 21st at woodwork, to sewing, knitting, arthritis and most musculo - skeletal problems. 9.30a.m. painting, singing and a Pianist. Any interested parties should Any one who would like to Clinic hours: - 10.00 a.m. until 8.00 p.m. and come along and hear what they be involved with this or any of Saturday mornings. have to offer. If you are unem­ the other activities at your Registered with the British and European Osteopathic ployed and live in Clayhanger Centre, please contact the Centre or surrounding area, please Office, Hours 9.00a.m. - l.OOp.m. Association and the Guild of Osteopaths. come along and ask questions. Monday-Friday or ring 0543 A FAMILY RUN PRACTICE SINCE 1980 Subject to sufficient interest, 374642. 6 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, AUGUST 1993 Brownhills Brownhills Central Townswomen's Guild During the last few weeks Guild tread - and still come up smelling radically changed over the years. Community members have been involved in a of roses. The new works is expect­ wide variety of activities which The visit to the Cannock site ed to be completed in 1994. have included a Flower Arranging was arranged through the Severn There has been an investment of Demonstration given by Mrs. S. Trent P R Dept., which organises over £30m over the last 10 years to Colts Column Shaw at the June Meeting, a group bookings for members of the ensure that sewage treatment Birthday meal in honour of the 46th public to go along and see the new processes are brought up to date in With the start of a new Junior Guild Anniversary at Blueberries plant and advanced techniques order to meet future domestic and Football Season almost upon us, Restaurant, (the old Muckley involved in modern sewage dispos­ industrial needs in the 21st century. the teams are busy training hard Corner Hotel, which has recently al and water treatment processes. A further investment pro­ again. been refurbished), a Progressive Cannock is one of 1063 sewage gramme is planned, costing £5 bil­ Meal in July, and last, but not least, works operated by Severn Trent The Club this season will run lion, throughout the region over a conducted tour of Cannock and treats domestic and industrial nine teams in the West Midlands the next 10-year period. This Sewage Treatment Works. It just waste from a population of 61,000 Primary and the Walsall Junior requires new plant, improvement goes to show that the ladies of people. A treatment plant has been of existing facilities and more Youth Leagues. Brownhills T G are prepared to situated on the Longford Road site advanced technology to supply We hope all Teams and man­ boldly go where angels fear to since the early 1900's and has been water which is consistently better agers have an enjoyable season, than the strictest British and E C even if the success they aim for standards. does not happen. After the conclusion of the tour, The result of the 200 Club Draw 25YEARSAGO Members enjoyed a welcome cup 3.6.93, 351, A.Ali, £25; 3.6.93, lst Walsall midwives given two­ Work began on clearing Bridge of tea, cakes and sandwiches, cour­ 211, C.Gorman, £10; 10.6.93, 48, way radios to keep them in touch Street between Goodall Street and tesy of Severn Trent in the Visitors D.Vale, £25; 10.6.93, 254, P. Lidd­ with the office. Upper Rushall Street for the new Centre. 3rd The Countryside Act, allow­ ington, £10; 17.6.93, 181, L. White­ extension to the telephone exchange. Due to the holiday period there house, £25; 17.6.93, 46, G. Yates, ing local authorities to create country Top of the Pops will not be a Guild Meeting in £10; 24.6.93, 36, D . Danks, £25; parks, came into force. 14 - Fire by The Crazy World of August, our next meeting will be 24.6.93, 348, M. Healing, £10; Sth US Governor Ronald Reagan Arthur Brown on Monday 13th September when announced he was to run for presi­ 1.7.93, 54, L. Davies, £25; 1.7.93, 21 - Many Many by Tommy Shirley Tench will be giving a talk dent. 112, M. Burgess, £10; 8.7.93, 37, S . James & The Shondells on Aromatherapy. As usual, the 9th Forty-eight people died when 28 - Do It Again by The Beach Meeting w ill be in the Lichfield Newens, £25; 8.7.93, 42, N. a plane hit a German autobahn. Manchester, £10; 15.7.93, 61, M. Boys Suite, Memorial Hall, Brownhills, 21st Russian tanks entered at 7.30 p.m. New Members can be Abley, £25; 15.7.93, 161, L. Davies, Czechoslovakia. Cost of living sure of a warm and friendly wel­ £10; 22.7.93, 136, L. Chapman, £25; 28th The MCC selectors stirred Back to school- Boy's blazer and come. 22.7.93, 296, ]. Preston, £10; up a controversy by omitting South trousers from 52s 6d (£2.621/2p) 29.7.93, 126, L. Barrow, £25; African-born Basil d'Olivera from the each; girl's blazer from 55s (£2.75p) Stella Hodgkiss 29.7.93, 359, L. Hodgkins, £10. South African winter tour. and skirt from 27s 6d (£1.3711/2p). Press Officer Spring & Summer Motoring If you're out and about this year then make sure your car gets you ~~~~-~ to where you want to go! NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR CAR INTO SHAPE Our Comprehensive Servicing Facilities include: MOT - CURRENT PRICE Engine Tuning· Mechanical Repairs Welding - Brakes - Clutches etc. £20.00 Full Hydrolastic Service Inc. FREE Re-Test Local Vehicle collection and delivery We are authorised to service when you have your car Test Diesel Vehicles serviced

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BUILDING I CHURCH NEWS - 1 D. GILL SUPPLIES This anonymous article which arrived recently at the Gazette offices provides a different kind of feature for Large Stocks of all your Church News. Building Materials The writer obviously put a lot of thought and effort intc at prices you can afford the piece. The Incomparable Christ ·' FENCING PANELS He came from the bosom of the for His services. He never wrote < • CONCRETE POSTS father to the bosom of a woman. book, yet not all the libraries o: • He put on humanity that we the country could hold the boo~ e GRAVEL BOARDS might put on divinity. He became that have been written about Him SAND + GRAVEL son of man that we might become He never wrote a song yet he ha! • FOR A sons of god. He came from heav­ furnished the theme of mon BRICKS FRIENDLY en, where the rivers never freeze, songs than all songwriters com • SLABS AND winds never blow, frosts never bined. He never founded a col • HELPFUL chill the air, flowers never fade lege, yet all the schools togethe: CEMENT SERVICE and no one is ever sick. No cannot boast of as many student! • undertakers and no graveyards as He has. He never practisec OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK WEAAEHERE for no one ever dies - no one is medicine, and yet He healed mon llSTO MON-SAT 8-6 ever buried. broken hearts than the doctors BARAONS COURT He was born contrary to the broken bodies. SUNDAY 9-4 J[ = laws of nature, lived in poverty, He never marshalled an~ TO UCHAELD reared in obscurity; only once army, drafted a soldier, nor fired • Come and visit us at:- f.------, crossed the boundary of the land, gun, yet no leader ever madt UNIT 75, BRICKYARD ROAD, in childhood. He had no wealth more volunteers who have unde. nor influence and had neither his orders made rebels stack arm: ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS. training or education. His rela­ or surrender without a shot beini tives were inconspicuous and fired. Telephone: 0922 52221 uninfluential. He is the star of the astronomy (Opposite lbstock Brick & Tile) In infancy He startled a King; the rock of geology, the Lion anc in boyhood He puzzled the doc­ the Lamb of Zoology, the har tors; in manhood ruled the course moniser of all discords and th1 of nature. He walked upon the healer of all diseases. Great me1 billows and hushed the sea to have come and gone, yet He live sleep. He healed multitudes with­ on. Herod could not kill Him out medicine and made no charge Satan could not seduce Him death could not destroy Him, th grave could not hold Him. Harvest He laid aside his purple robe serv1ces• for a peasan t's gown. He wa THE MIDLANDS rich, yet for our sake he becam Harvest festival services are poor. How poor? Ask Mary! As· LEADING being held at Clayhanger the wise men! He slept in anoth ONE-STOP Methodist Church on Sunday, September 5. er's manger. He cruised the lak MOTOR SPARE, A musical service takes place in another's boat. He rode 0 1 at: 2.45pm, with items by the another man's ass. He was burie1 ACCESSORY Salem Singers from Cheslyn Hay; in another man's tomb. All faile1 AND BODY and at 6pm the preacher will be but He never. The ever perfec Harry Jackaman of Pelsall. one - He is the chiefest among te: PANEL The following evening, on SAVE TIME thousand. He is altogether lovely STOCKISTS Monday, September 6 at 7pm, AND MONEY there will a harvest supper and sale of produce, cost £1.50. "Thanks Be Unto God". TRY US FIRST

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A very successful coffee evening was held at the Homestead residen­ tial home. It was well supported by relatives and friends, who were entertained by Clayhanger Methodist Church Choir with rous­ ing songs and enjoyable poems. Mr Ron Benton presided, Mrs Dorothy Bagley did the reading and the musical programme was arranged by their musical director, Mr Derek White. During the evening, Mr Roger Mungroo, propri­ etor of the Homestead, presented certificates to members of staff who had passed their first-aid exams. ABOVE: Clayhanger Methodist Mrs Mandy Kunkel, chief care Church Choir entertain residents assistant, proposed a vote of thanks at the Homestead in Ogley Road, to all concerned and explained that Brownhills. The event raised all money raised at this coffee money to take residents on a evening would be used to take resi­ coach outing. dents on a coach outing to Barkley Park in September. For some time now, members of Clayhanger Methodist Church Council and members have been RIGHT: Resident Sam Cockayne raising money for the Building Fund. They plan to replace the old (front, second from left) with wooden army hut, which has stood Homestead staff and proprietor by the chapel for the past 72 years, Roger Mungroo. with a brick-built extension on to the schoolroom. Ladies Good Companions met for a general meeting to discuss the 40th birthday celebrations, plans for the church annual bazaar and the venue for their Christmas dinner. Cash boost for restoration We would like readers to know St James Church in Brownhills from English Heritage (a govern­ cases going without the services of Good Companions is an open club has received a £3000 grant and a ment funded body) or the church an architect altogether. The quali­ to promote friendship and to serve church and community. All are wel­ £2000 interest free loan from the authorities. Instead they have to ty of these wonderful buildings is come to join. Historic Churches Preservation rely on voluntary donations, an being put in jeopardy. Gwen James, Secretary, Trust to help pay for its pro­ unreliable source of income in "Last year the Trust gave just Oayhanger Methodist gramme of repairs. over £1 million in grants and inter­ Ladies Good Companions. The money comes as a welcome est-free loans towards repairwork. boost to the parish's fundraising But many more thousands of efforts. Around £20,000 is needed pounds are needed to ensure that Accounts Services to restore the windows and south our national heritage of churches C.J. PETTY . . . wall of the Church (Phase 1). So are properly maintained and cared Chartered Accountant far, about £16,000 has been raised. for". 175 HIGH STREET, This includes a Grant from Walsall For details of the Trust's mem­ BROWNHILLS . Metropolitan Borough of just over bership scheme, contact the Tel: Brownhills 377686 £8,000. Historic Churches Preservation Auditing, Accountancy, Raising money for church Trust, Fulham Palace, SW6 preparation of accounts, restoration is a difficult business. 6EA, 071 736 3054. To donate to book-keeping, personal and A spokesman for the Historic the St James church appeal, contact corporate taxation, Churches Preservation Trust said: these recessionary times. the Vicar, the Revd. Colin N. management consultancy, "Local communities across the "When money is hard to come Thomas at St James Vicarage, 37 general financial advice. country are struggling to repair by, churches are understandably New Road, Brownhills or The fee basis will be their church or chapel, often a list­ tempted to cut corners by using Telephone (0543) 372187. discussed before an assignment is accepted, ed building. Many receive no help second rate materials or in some (i1A Picture Quality Framing Framers Service Have your favourite photo canvas mounted and framed with choice of frames, e.g. 7"x5" £9.90, 10"x8" £14.90. Complement your cross stitch tapestries or art work with one of our Quality Frames at competitive prices. 47, Norton Road, Pelsall, WS3 4AX 0922 - 694052 Days 0922 - 693966 Evenings > -v~ ...... ! 10 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993 Brownhills Archives - Mrs. Jones was first to respond to last month's photo when she noticed her daughter Debbie, who was 4th from the left, and she also recalled Debbie Hill, Debbie Smith and Carol Cook. Then Mrs Eileen Neal, spotted 2nd from left Mike Baker, 5th along Andrew Neal and Sth from left at the bot­ tom Gillian Gates. Both told me that the teacher was Mr. Powell, who we are led to believe is still teaching at Brownhills Community School. This month's entry has turned up out of the blue with no notes, but in recognising one of the lads on the back row, I'm going the hazard a guess at the year 1958 or 59 that it was taken, and it was probably of a class in the Central Boys. Please ring Brownhills 372491 if you can give any more information and name any of the lads.

Record your personal announcement in the Gazette was Alabama Bounci Brownhills Gazette - 51, Biscayne Hills, house which faced the side of the Later on the boys were allowed Births, Engagements, Northport, church, it's called the "crib" and put on take part, they would wear grey she Marriages, Deaths, Alabama their robes. trousers, white shirts, red ties, wh In Memoritim, 44663 They would walk from the "crib" pumps and socks and of course carri Notice of Thanks etc. U.S.A. to Ogley Hay Infants school across the the May stick of flowers. road. All announcements 1Op August 6th 1993 In your picture I can see myself, r per word, accepted at All the other girls in school would mother said I'm the small child sitti 183 High Street, Dear Brian, wear a white dress, shoes, socks, white on my Aunt Glady's lop on the f Brownhills. On a recent visit by my Mother and ribbon in their hair and last but most right. Aunt Gladys is the late M Father (Mr & Mrs Derrick Stanley important were the May flowers. Gladys Widowson of Great Chari Wright) and my brother and sister-in­ These were arranged on a stick which Street, so I would say that the year ~otice of Thanks law (Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Scott Wright had first been covered with silver 1953. ASTBURY (Mabel). - Husband Jr), they bought me over a copy of the paper. 1 hope this letter can give you a l John, son Trevor, daughter in law Brownhills Gazette. Lots of mothers would come and tie information on one of the old tra< Kath, grandchildren Karen and I have really enjoyed reading about also ladies from the community, all the tions. John and Steve, would like to Brownhills again and recognising the children would parade around with Happy Days. thank all her neighbours in names of people that I went to school the grown-ups watching, then the Yours sincerely, Shannon Drive for the messages and grew up with. Queen and maids of honour took their of sympathy, cards and flowers. On page 5 of the May/June issue seats on a platform over looking every­ Mrs. Sandra Edwards ASTBURY (Mabel). - Passed 44, under the title of "Archives" you one else and the dancing would begin, (nee Wright) away 28th July. Vernon, Janet, have printed a photograph which is country dancing and Maypole danc­ Thanks for taking the trouble Kevin and Tracy, would like to· the May Day procession, which was ing. A good day was had by all and write to us Mrs Edwards. It nev thank friends and neighbours of held on the lst May or the nearest I'm sure many people have fond mem­ ceases to amaze me where the Gazel Shannon Drive and Shannon Walk school day to that date. ories of the Maypole dancing as I have turns up and we are delighted to he for their kind thoughts, cards and There was always a May queen and my foot will start to tap if I hear from you and trust that your relativ flowers on their sad loss of their with her maids of honour. These those tunes played (which isn't often will continue supplying you with Mother and Nan. young people always went to the now). copy. THE SIGN OF GOOD FOOD! Alma's Pantry for the best in Home Cooking .:. LUNCHTIME TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH Celebrate Cottage Pies, Steak and Kidney, Roast Beef, Pork, Chicken or Duck Chicken and Mushroom, Lasagne, Children welcome CHRISTMAS Chilli Con Carne or Beef Strogonoff Freshly Cooked Daily EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - 5.30 p.rn. - 8 p.rn. 1993 THE BIG STEAK NIGHTS Why not enjoy an early evening at 'The Oak' Thursday, Friday, Saturday family dinner SOUP, PLUS ."... Night Steak Specials TRADITIONAL ROAST - ONLY £3.95 Christmas Peppered, Rumps, T-Bones, AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY Party and Sirloins, Fillets Office Party Bookings now Royal Oak Pub and Restaurant being taken. YORK BRIDGE, PELSALL TEL: 0922 691811 COMES TO THE

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There could hardly have been a more inter­ Eventually she suggested he should find better esting personality than Vesta Tilley to por­ things to do with his time than throw flowers to tray on the Alexandra stage. She has many girls on the stage! Walter, however, persisted in his ties with the Midlands. Her parents lived in advances and as Vesta toured the provinces he wrote her letters and visited her regularly. It was he Sparkhill and are buried in Shirley, who was at hand to console her when she received Birmingham, and Vesta herself also lived in a blow which truly marked the end of an era in her Moseley. Since 'Bertie's' announcement life. Her beloved father died tragically at the age of many relatives and friends have written or forty-seven years. Vesta was devastated. He had not rung with information. only been her father, but her mentor and dearest friend.

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lmpefsbn tor at the age of'i~lght in Day's ·'·'concerr:~ was held in higher esteem by the Soldiers who 0 ~~~;~;'.~:~-~~;~;~~~ Hall, Birmingham. The large ~irmin?h~~,~JMq_i.eri€e''''?1'''' '"l::''''''''' fii2k'nam, ~d her ''s Greatest Recuiting at once warmed to the small figure 'Q:fJ,tsr:· mm1atur:.,,,di''""'"-'''''' Sergeant' '..'''~':Pi, dress-suit, wearing an enormousj~ta 'ck moustacbe q. ' and holding a l~rge sheet of ..2?fi' 5fc in one hand :as "-" ,., ?fi..e retired, at her hysband's request, at the height she strove to sing the son~>rof the great tenor§ ()f. t. ·., .. , 0'£} her career in 1920, and at her farewell concert 13 the day, Sims Reeves. ,;::: 'i( . \.,f0;'·" ' }i,kceived seventeen '8t;i.rtain calls, and a unique {' '\ .",;:,,,,,,. %ken of the nations lov~h, - a set of books contain- Her popularity in Birrgfr1gham and the provinces..,. .:, :,,,/ ·ing two million signatures\pf admirers. Vesta had continued to build. Vesta was merely nine . Y:!i~.. ~ t~ k ·:v ·'bontributed much to the pbor in Birmingham and ~~:3f~~:~~f ~:~~~;f~f~i~rf i ~ ..~a;• .~":u~.:~~·.:;~, ' ;~~;~~'.bf;o~;~; :~: "I concluded that t~~ female costume w · ., ... ,,, rnr '' ·''''''''" :' §~ntinued to help her ti;usband in his career .drag," she said, "I f~f~ I could express my ,.,,,,si <.{ff· :1®1 P until he retired If! 1932, because of

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'· BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993 15 Blooming beautiful Brovvnhills Last month we featured the scenic landscaping of the canalside behind the gardens of Sadler Road and quite a lot of favourable com­ ments were passed. This month's article of achieve­ ment comes from the same neck of the woods, on the opposite side of the same road in fact. Sid Bickley has lived in his pre­ sent house now for 28 years and a few years ago he approached the council for permission to develop into a garden, a piece of land adjoin­ ing his property. Although they were a bit sceptical at first, the OK was given and Sid began his labour of love. Some of the results can be seen in our photo, and councillors who were in on the idea from the start are frequent visitors, bringing friends to see Sid's creation. Born of a gardening family, he planned meticulously down to the last detail, even going to the lengths of incorpo­ rating a miniature village which needed extra care. Dotted around the garden are When it was finished it was lots of plants and shrubs chosen for entered into "Walsall In Bloom", a their seasonal colours and small Brownhills & Walsall Wood competition for all council proper­ growth rate. ties in the Borough to find the best Small containers with really true Local History Society residential front garden. miniature trees (not Bonsai), all 20 Sid won twice and was never out years old and no more than 12 inch­ Dear Editor, of the top two and has also won the es high abound, each mimicking I once again write on behalf of "The Brownhills & Walsall Wood Historial Society" and would be most grateful if you would place our West Midlands Area Municipal their stately brothers. diary of events on the August edition of your paper. Gardens Trophy and was elected for As well as the aforementioned Sid has also added the Brownhills On September 21st, 1993, John Godwin, author of Palmer the the National title. Poisoner. Cup, The Aldridge Shield, Atkinson The garden consists mostly of John Godwin has written several Inspector Morse stories for the I.T.V. ornamental trees, shrubs and Trophy, The Observer Trophy, T.V. series. This is quite a coup for the Society. conifers with quite a few more rare Express & Star W.M. Trophy and You will note our varied programme. species which include in the conifer others to his trophy cabinet. All meetings at Millfield J.M.I. School, 7.30 p.m. prompt. Admission collection the dwarf spruce family And like most successful men he SOp. with names like (Amorika Gnom) has had the full support of his wife Many thanks for your help. (Pungens Globosa), down to the tiny Barbara behind him, throughout. Glyn Holloway 6" high, 20 years old rarities. (Little A final word from Mr Bickley "I FUTURE PROGRAMME Gem) (Lilliput) and (Tiny). would like to thank Brian and all at There is also the variety Picea the Gazette for their kindness in let­ 21 st Sept - "Palmer the Rugeley Poisoner" by John Godwin, author Pungens (Hoopii) with its powder ting my garden become a part of of several books. blue leaves, to the abies silver fir your local gardening articles and I 19th Oct -"World War 1 Camps and Brindley Village" by Ken Cavalot. 16th Nov -"History of Chasewater" by Mr. Evans (Lasiocarpa Compacta) and many do hope that such a splendid feature 18th Jan/94 -"A Trip Round Old Aldridge" with John Sale & Stan more. gives encouragement to the people Brookhouse Then there is the chamaecyparis of our area, to play a part in making 1 Sth Feb -"" by Arthur Wilkes family, too many to name, but with Brownhills beautiful and protecting 1 Sth Mar -"The Last Wooden Narrowboat" by Dennis Cooper all their own characteristic features the environment at large for future All talks held at Millfield J.M.I. School 7.30 prompt. in colour, form and stature. generations." W. A. LANE STATION TRAVEL 12 and 16 Seater Mini Buses ~ AIRPORTS· BLACKPOOL LIGHTS DAY OUT· NIGHT CLUBS SHORT AND LONG DISTANCES ALL AT AFFORDABLE PRICES FARM WHY DELAY PHONE TODAY • Cauliflower GROWN ON 0543 372191 •Potatoes MOBILE 0831 535775 OR CALL AT You will find us on the A461 - 600 yards 209 WATLING ST REET, BROWN HILLS, WALSALL WEST M IDLANDS WS8 7JU from Shire Oak Cross, towards Lichfield PERSONAL SERVICE GUARANTEED 1

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SUBJECT TEACHER TIME NOOF SESSIONS MONDAY: Art and Pottery Workshop J Weston ) 7-9pm 20 B Greenhough ) RSA Book-Keeping P Harrison 7-9pm 30 Mathematics {GCSE) J Clayton 7-9pm 30 RSA Computer Literacy {CLAIT) - Desk Top Publishing (Pagemaker) D Senior 7-9pm 10 {Starts 10.1.94) Spanish TBA 7-9pm 20 Bronze Medallion Life Saving J Smith 8.30-10pm 15 {Monday or Thursday)

TUESDAY: English {GCSE) OBache 7-9pm 30 RSA Background to Business P Harrison 7-9pm 25 RSA Typing (Stages I and II) S Arnett 7-9pm 25 RSA Word Processing (Stage l)(Winword) J Cooksey 7-9pm 25 Beginners Swimming S Brown 7-8pm 20 lmprovers Swimming S Brown 8-9pm 20 Fly Tying A Nunn 7-9pm 10 Soft Furnishing M Copland 7-9pm 20 Yoga MrsTumer 7-9pm 20

WEDNESDAY: French (GCSE) CFox 7-9pm 30 RSA CLAIT - Word Processing (Wmworcl) A Jackson 7-9pm 10 Spreadsheets (Excel 3) JOwen 7-9pm 10 (Starts 10.1.94) Progressive Cake Decoration L Thacker 7-9pm 20 Machine Knitting C Smith 7-9pm 15 Cross-stitching Mrs Carrington 7-9pm 15 Dry Flower Arr/Christmas Decoration S BetheD 7-9pm 10 Spring Flower Arr (Starts 23.2.94) s Bethen 7-9pm 5 Ladies Self-Defence TBA 7-8.30pm 10 Musical Keyboard RNunn 7-9pm 10

THURSDAY: First Aid (St John's Cert) C Smalley 7-9pm 10 First Aid (St John's Cert) Repeated C Smalley 7-9pm 10 (Starts 10.1.94) German (GCSE) P Copland 7-9pm 30 RSA Word Processing (Stage 2) A Jackson 7-9pm 30 Tap Dancing G Fereday 7-8pm 20 Ladies Keep Fit G Fereday 8-9.30pm 20 Wood/Metal Craft D Shepherd 7-9pm 20 Bronze Medallion Life Saving J Smith 8.30-10pm 15 (Monday or Thursday) BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993 17

BROWNHILLS ACTIVITIES CENTRE

(OLD CENTRAL SCHOOL) CHESTER ROAD NORTH, BROWNHILLS

SUBJECT TEACHER TIME NOOF SESSIONS MONDAY: Ballroom Dancing R Eades 7.15-9.15pm 10

TUESDAY: Sequence Dancing Mrs Devey 1.30-3.30pm 10 Dressmaking Mrs Copland 2-4pm 10 Bricklaying Basics D Risbridger 7-9pm 10

PIER STREET, SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE

SUBJECT TEACHER TIME NOOF SESSIONS WEDNESDAY: Home Crafts Joyce Clift 2-4pm 10

BROWNHILS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

DEAKIN AVENUE, BROWN HILLS

DAYTIME CLASSES

SUBJECT TEACHER TIME NOOF SESSIONS

STEC National Nursery Nursing Full-Time Course

MONDAY: Aquarobics Chris Elstone 10.00-11.00am All Year Indoor Bowls 2.15-4.30pm All Year

WEDNESDAY: Senior Citizens Activities: Swimming 1-2pm All Year Indoor Bowls 2.15-4.30pm All Year

THURSDAY: Return to Learn: RSA Word Processing 9-11am Aquarobics Chris Elstone 2.15-3.1 Spm All Year 18 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, AUGUST 1993 ...... ~~~...... ~~...... ------.. 1 ------B ROW~ti:,!%~;Ji§J!ll:;IJ~ll1Jlllii!llll1lil'i[lQ~ Fortnight blessed with fine weather Brownhills Community on behalf of Birmingham Sports Walsall, Cllr. Mr Moorman. crew. Association again enjoyed a very Club for the Disabled and hosted The organisers were very St Michaels Junior School o successful Community Fortnight by Brownhills Community pleased with the response and Pelsall came out on top, althougt" of events. Association. would like to thank all the volun­ on the night everyone was a win­ The Fortnight was blessed with The sports involved were teers who gave up their time to ner. fine weather for all the outdoor Swimming, Bowls, Pool, Darts, help out. The competition was again events and they were all well Archery, Table Tennis, Dominoes, The highlight of the second superbly organised by Brownhills supported. Alley and Table Skittles, week was the two "Its a Community Colts FC. On Wednesday, lst July the Basketball Shoot and the grand Knockout" competitions. Brownhills Community lOk Race finale being a spectacular The Junior competition on The following evening saw the attracted 91 runners, not as many Wheelchair Slalom. Tuesday 6th July attracted a very Senior event, organised by the CA as last year, possibly put off by the The event was opened by Mr large crowd, who watched 10 which possessed a little more "hot weather". Jeff Corfield, Chairman for local primary schools battle it out. competitive edge in some quar­ The race was won by Tim Brownhils CA Management As always, the water game was ters. Nine teams took part in what Werrett, whilst Dot Fellows was Committee, and the trophies were the most popular, filled on both was again a very enjoyable night. the first lady home presented by the Mayor of nights by Aldridge Fire Station The result was a doubt right to Aldridge Running Club won the last team's appearance on the the Team event. "Marathon Game"/ with Chase The following night, Thursday, Hockey Club pipping both the 2nd July, the Community Forthco111ing events Brownhills Community School Association 5-a-side Tournament Staff and "Roses" (Edward Rose Mon and Tue, 13th and 14th September: Adult Education Enrolment Ltd) by a single point. was played with tremendous spir­ Evenings 6.00 - 9.00 pm. it and endeavour with Edward The final event was a Quiz Rose beating Yates Social by a Thursday, 16th September - Brownhills Players Quiz Night - Night on Friday 16th July, in the single goal in the final. Community Lounge 8.00 - 11.00 pm. Community Lounge. Ten teams On Sunday, 4th July the 6th competed with "Mixed DoublesN Annual Sports Day for the Saturday, 25th September - Community Association Bavarian Evening winning both the Quiz and Disabled was a great success, 8.00-12.00 midnight. Blockbuster beating Castle FC into organised by Walsall Lions Club second place in both competitions. "'\Vhat's Ne-w? A few weeks ago I was brows­ Police have been investigating for new roads which will link up Wilful destruction of trees by ing through a few stories con­ wanton damage to houses being High Street with some of the pro­ vandals in Brownhills may lead tained in the local papers, a num­ built .in Lindon Road, Brownhills. posed public buildings. A new to the cancellation of plans to ber of samples which I will Several gallons of paint had been police station, a court house, a plant flowering shrubs on local reproduce here for your perusal. poured over bathroom floors and health centre and a County housing estates. fittings, windows are smashed College are envisaged. Lindon Road, Brownhills A heated debate was going on nightly and workmen's tools Road, Salters Road and the in Walsall council chambers over damaged, and petrol tanks of site A local swimmer is scared Parade are the worst affected. " the proposed new Mayoral car. machinery are filled with water. witless when he spotted a "mon­ Most of the trees have been tom Some Councillors thought that a Girls are also believed to be ster" in Chasewater. off at the roots in an act of pure Rolls Royce would, although involved, as traces of lipstick is mindless vandalism , and it upholding the dignity of office, found on woodwork. Walsall illuminations have mak.es one wonder if we should be construed as "municiple snob­ attracted more people than ever carry

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OPEN 6 DAYS RAVENSCOURT, BROWNHILLS. AWEEK TEL: 0543 361437 WED. UNTIL 2pm WEST MIDLANDS CO-OPERATIVE Funeral Services Road surfacing work bought forward A 24 hour personal We ran an article last month operation on January lst 1993, service for the on the road surface problems at which puts the onus for any the Narrow Lane/Lichfield Road repair work, on the service that arrangement of junction and told of the pro­ carried out that work i.e. gas funerals (in the posed resurfacing of the whole water, electric etc., to leave the / privacy of your road in October. road as they found iL They are own home if The problem sinkage that was now responsible for that work required). repaired seems however to have for up to 2 yerus and if the coun­ dropped again, which I passed cil is dissatisfierl me, can order on to Councillor Eardley. contractors back o- she and He contacted the Highways commit ·he::i. fo• a farther 2 Department, who pzo:::i.ised yeus. action. I.:::. :he eno:it of the trouble 9 High Street, However, ere resnrfaci:&g spot ZI Kart0W Lane, occurring p;ogramme was sudde:ily it ,;n be righted at no cost to the Brown hills bro:::i.ght fono.cmi and wack (OC}-­ ratepayers. Tel: menced on Friday 13th of The spokesman also agreed August. that "The public are our eyes 0543 452896 On contacting the Highway's and ears in these cases and any Department a spokesman said slipshod work carried out that while preparing the road by should be reported back to us so Narrow Lane, they would again that we can take action." ALSO AT: look at the sewer problem and if necessary put in an extra base. They can be contacted by Tel: 0543 416660 26 Tamworth Street, Lichfield He also brought to our atten­ ringing 0922 650000 and ask for WEST MIDLANDS Hatherton Street, Walsall Tel: 0922 21808 49 Park Road, Cannock Tel: 0543 ~726'.W tion a New Act which came into Highway's Department. m People who care OUT OF THE WOOD Walsall Wood F.C. who will It was here that the fairy tale be sponsored this season by story ended as football threw up Bumtwood Car & Commercial its under belly side in the very WHY PAY SHOP PRICES WHEN Services entered a new era on next game, a midweek fixture Saturday 14th August, when they against Hill Top at kicked off the new season in the F.C.'s ground. YOU CAN PAY WHOLESALE West Midlands League. The Coasting along quite comfort­ league is the second rung of the ably, the Wood were rocked OVER 60 BEDS DPEN ladder as they attempt to attain when centre half Steve Clewes Premier League status after play­ was forced to commit a profes­ ON DISPLAY 7 DAYS ing in the Midland Combination sional foul and was promptly PINE BEDS for most of their existence. Last sent off. Single ...... From 11:89 Double ...... From 11:1-29 FIWEEK season's stay in the Staffs League Shortly afterwards the night­ Bunk Beds Comple"te · vvith Mattress ...... From £1169 CREDIT FACILmES was the fust step. mare continued, as an over zeal­ AVAILABLE. DIVANS In the opening days club pro­ ous looking referee, suddenly Singles ...... From 11:49 WRITTEN Doubles ...... Frol'ft £89 gramme Chairman John Sylvester ordered midfielder Mark Jones QUOTATIONS ON SOFA BEDS REQUEST. has stated that he will not be sat­ from the field for a second book­ Foam ...... Fro... £89 isfied with anything less than a able offence. Down to 9 men the Mef:el AC1:1on .•. ....• From 11:1 - SUBJECT TO MATTRESSES top three place come next May away team tried valiantly, but Single ...... Prom £35 STATUS. Doubles ...... Prom 11:49 and if that is seen as putting pres­ eventually went do""-n 3-0. sure on team Manager Mickey Manager Speake commented Speake, it is something that he after the HiU Top defeat, "I will have to live with, although thought that Hill Top showed knowing Mick he will accept the much more determination than challenge with relish as he like us in the early stages, and I am everyone at Oak Park, is hungry very disappointed, but at least, for success. that showing coming at such an Preseason friendlies went well early stage in the season has and the flowing football played given me plenty of time to put in all games was a delight to things right and I intend doing Wholesale Furniture watch, but the real test was so.'" Barons Court Trading Estate, always going to be the first The Wood have achieved a Walsall Road, Walsall Wo9d. League game. first in non-league soccer already Tel. 0543 360584 To the delight of the Oak Park this season by getting up a Hot BARONS faithful, the football still flowed Line. Ring a number and you can COURT and the goals came with it as they hear all the latest News and LICHFIELD I I. HOTEL trounced Views from around Oak Park, 24 -- WALSALL ROAD -- Casuals 4-0 without their keeper hours a day. Need to know the Russell having a worthwhile save result or a forthcoming fixture? - WEARE WALSALL to make all match. Just dial 0891 333025. HERE BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993 21 Village cut off for 10 months

The gooa .--s far 6e ;ieop1e of village as a direct result of the Bridge Clayhange= is fr.at z: last a new closure, we still ensure that they won't canal Bridge is :o he built in shrug that off quite so easily. Clayhanger Roac. but the news is tempered by t=.c £act that the con­ Gazette talks to the People struction will :aa forty two weeks, Other local papers have carried a which mea::is t.'iat the village with be report on the closure but gave little virtually cm off till next June. regard to the amount of feeling in the Complaints coming into the village. One in fact quoted "one or Gazette seem mainly to concern the two were disgruntled". Perhaps it's risks involved by lengthening the because the Gazette is at the heart of response time of emergency vehicles, the matter that we get a different pic­ who will have to travel along Lindon ture. From phone calls and residents Road, through the High Street, along comments in the street (Yes the Pelsall Road and down Clayhanger Gazette actually goes on local streets) Lane. we know that the closure has met with Clayhanger Against Road a host of hostile comments and the Encroachment (C.A.R.E.) tried to hand aforementioned petition contained a time or the temporary construction We accept the houses over 100 signatures. a petition in to Walsall Metropolitan of a Bailey bridge would not be feasi- Borough Council as long ago as last Another nightmare that will surely ble": he stated "We considered the Mr. M. McHale of Bridge Street July, but officials refused to accept it occur is the congestion at the Lindon possibility but it's just not on". told of plans to form a Residents saying the Bridge scheme must go Road/Anchor Bridge Junction and off Mr. Bob Hicl

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Miss Clayhanger, Janie Pincher, Kelly Jones and Karen Hughes. -- 22 BROWNHIU.S GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993

Dragonflies and Damselflies A male Darter; Darters are not as large as Hawkers, but are As summer reaches its peak, to their bodies, while the (small­ still quite impressive so too do the numbers of drag­ er) damselflies tend to hold on a more insect-like appear- mandibles are used to dismem­ onflies and damselflies around theirs back along theiI ance. During its underwater life, ber the luckless prey, which can rivers, canals and ponds. Many abdomens. Dragonflies ha\·e a which may last up to seven include large butterflies and people believe they sting; they fast and powerful flight; dam­ years, depending on the species, moths. I particularly remember don't dragonflies and dam­ selflies appear more delicate on it sheds its skin several more seeing a large dragonfly take a selflies prey on other insects. the wing. small tortoiseshell butterfly, Telling the various species One particularly intriguing with a quite audible 'crunch'. apart is not always easy, for thing about both is the way in males and females of the same which they mate. Males, using The largest dragonflies found species often look very different. the claspers at the tip of the in Britain are the Hawkers, or Also, colours change with time, abdomen, seize the females Aeshnas, which are well repre­ and now and then, an aberrant behind the head, usually in sented in the West Midlands. individual turns up with a dif­ flight. The Brown Hawker has a 4-inch ferent colour-scheme entirely. Though the male has its geni­ wingspan and is found from Telling dragonflies from dam- tals near the base of its July to October. Males are terri­ abdomen, he actually uses torial, and once seen, will con­ accessory organs found near the tinue to patrol their 'patch' and thorax to pass his sperm to the cha5e off other dragonflies.· The female. Consequently, mating River Cole is particularly good dragonflies and damselflies look for this species, and since terri­ a little unusual; their mode of tories often stretch far from ··pairing is known as 'the wheel water, they J?ay tum up in • position.' Pairing couples are parks and gardens. often found on fences and canal­ Damselflies in the 'wheel' The large dragonflies can fly side plants, and when dis­ position; the male is at turbed, may fly off locked the top together. times. In insects, this is quite Eggs are laid in and around common; while mammals, water. Some species drop them; including ourselves, shed and others place them carefully on, replace skin a little at a time, or in, plants around the bank. insect larvae slough off the Some damselflies actually sub­ whole thing at once. The merge themselves fully for sev­ nymph's last larval skin eventu­ Damselfly nymph after leav­ eral minutes as they probe about ing the water, about to tum ally splits to reveal the adult; with their ovipositors. into an adult. there is no chrysalis stage. When the nymph first hatch­ Nymphs live entirely on selflies is straight forward - the es from the egg, it is called a small underwater animals, (larger) dragonflies always rest 'prolarva' and is worm-like. including tadpoles and small with their wings at right angles Very shortly it moults and takes fish. Their mouths are specially {High Oualily. Plain and Cutand Loop) adapted for seizing passing •FREE ESTIMATES AND FITilNG * AS COTT food, and the lower lip forms a CHINESE AND ORIENTAL RUGS A male Brown Hawker hooked 'mask' which can dart CARPETS dragonfly WHERE QUALITY COSTS LESS out at any suitable prey. SUPPLIERS OF ALL LEADING MANUFACTURERS After leaving the water, and at 30 kilometres per hour, and ULSTER CARPETS, PENTHOUSE becoming adults, dragonflies are known to migrate. WHERE TWISTS, AXMINSTERS OF DEVON, and damselflies remain carnivo­ Delicate damselflies, howev­ SERVICE GOODACRE, BRINTON$, CARPETS "".,,.,,_....,.,• ..,.,.·COMES FIRST OF WORTH, WILTON ROYALE rous/ er, rarely fly far from water, and EXCLUSIVE RANGES OF Their six legs can be brought the best chance of seeing them AMERICAN DREAM forward to form a 'basket,' comes from taking a stroll along 10 CROFT PARADE, ALDRIDGE which is used to scoop insects one of the many canals that TEL: {0922) 58799 from the air. The powerful weave through the suburbs. -- BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993 23 FOR SALE TO ADVERTISE l\IEW!i 11\1 BRIEF FOR SALE: Ladies Jaegar suit, size INTHE 18, as new, colour Heather mixture, £25. Telephone 0543 685691. BROWN DRAYLON CURTAINS two GAZ'ETTE Police are closing Figuring it out pairs, 65H wide, 54" drop, 95H wide, 54H drop.. Four months wear, £20 lot. Tel: g 021 789 6768 in on cash target with new guide 0922 611506.

Police officers at Walsall are Walsall Leisure Services has pub­ organising a sponsored cycle lished a new guide to its statistics ride to Plymouth in September collection. P.K. HOME IMPROVEMENT/ to raise money for the casualty The 24-page booklet, designed department at the Manor as a guide to various subject head­ ings, is available from the Central REPAIRS SERVICE Hospital. e DOOR HANGING e SLAB The proceeds will go towards Library, Walsall. PARTITION WALLS LAYING a target of £5,000, which will be e e PAINTING e PATIO u sed to train staff in the latest New equipment specialist life-saving techniques. e DECORATING DOORS etc. So far, s ince May, they have for play area raised about £3,000. 9e~ PETE on 0543- 360046 New play equipment and safety surfacing is to be installed this FOR A FREE QUOTE autumn as part of a scheme to Exchange of refurbish the play area at Walsall Arboretum. Other work on the site U1JCJCE mocmoo1f 11®®0...~ ideas planned includes the installation of a perimeter fence. W00~1fCEWCEffi 1fOOCE JJ®rn3 - A group is being formed in In the Garden around the Home Walsall to plan and support Let's hear all international youth work includ­ HIRE - SALES ing exchanges and 1'-isi!s.. about it ... SPARES - REPAIRS The move follows the cancel­ Heavy Duty Cultivators, Mowers, lation of the m-.ial i;;i::ematinn­ If you have a story for The BROWN HILLS Wallpaper Strippers, Gazette. please c:on!act The Editor, al youth camp in Mu!hocse. MOWERS Cement Mixers, Angle Grinders, Anyone b:e:ested sf::.o=.!d 'The Gazet e. 153 H.g!::. St:eet 181 HIGH STREET Chain Saws, Engine Cranes etc. ring John Ro:i~=ts on - ~ ~ ~51-IWo: Tel. Brownhills 371719 CAU IN - WHA TfVER TOOL YOU'RE AFTER 652379. ~ Pe!si.!: :x:E ·~-

Residential and non-residential 2,5,7 and 10 Day Vltti!VU T. Countryside dates Intensive, SCHOOL OF MOTORING semi intensive Events in ~ DiscoTe:: ) our and refresher courses 34 Camden Street Countryside p~ during September ind:::de: Competitive Rates Walsall Wood Sund;ay, ~c 5, 2.pm-4pm, Dual Controls Walsall Maps and Mystery for famiJjes - Try your hand at orienteering in Door-to-Door Members of family teams and discover your Male and Female DTp.-A.D.I. M.S.A. D.l.A. M.l.A.M. countryside at the same time. No Instructors Phone: Brownhills 376301 experience necessary. Advance booking essential on 0543 452223. Tuesday, September 7, 7.30pm, Bats and Burgers (The Sequel) A second chance to learn more about these creatures of the night Who's would and sample the delights of a barbe­ cue, £1.50 per person. Advance booking essential on 0922 722668. you serve? Sunday, September 12, 10.30am- 12.30pm, Hedgerow Harvest - A morning of natural dyeing and PREMIUM natural food. Bring a T-shirt! SAUSAGES AND HOME COOKED MEATS Advance booking essential on 0922 722668. • MADE BY RAY WILLIAMS OF COURSE! You can't beat the taste of traditional sausages. Sunday, September 19, 10am-2pm, Beacon (Rest of the) Way- Walk Ours are made on the premises using only the finest ingredients. part of the Beacon Way, and any­ Whole Barbecue Chickens cooked on the premises one who went on the Beacon (Half Only £3.50 - 1/2 Chickens - £1 .75 of the) Way walk in June can claim HOME MADE SCOTCH EGGS - 42p each a certificate. Distance: eight miles, Now available to order return transport available. Gluten Free Sausages and Beefburgers Advance booking essential on FOR PRIME MEAT AND FRIENDLY SERVICE COME AND SEE 0543 374782. Sunday, September 2.6, Spm­ llpm, Moon Observing at Park . Ray Williams Lime P its. Meet main car park, YOUR FAMILY BUTCHER Park Road. Details: 0922 406411 28 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS after 7pm. TEL: BROWNIDLLS 360910 24 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1993

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