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JEFF DOREEN KEITH ANGIE KEL (The Restorer) (The Inspiration1926-2005) (The Pioneer) (Product Test Pilot) (The Transport) ...AND NOW IN 2006... HOW THINGS HAVE GROWN!!! See Page 13 FROM TO BARCELONA North Staffs Special Chair and Stairlift firm is just STRESS... ACHES & everywhere! PAINS? By Modesto Capricho-Rubio, Madrid Correspondent Challenges facing the ancient and many chronic conditions. We can help you! Egyptians produced results That particular achievement CASTLE COMFORT CENTRE is worthy of the skills of engineers however, has been copied and the official distributor for the and scientists centuries far ahead developed through the ages, with fantastic SPANISH THERAPY of their time - building pyramids new styles and methods MASSAGE CHAIRS by Europe’s for example. Modern technology becoming established and famous leading maker - KEYTON®. will never enable a repeat or beneficial. The high-tech 21st Call today for information – copy some of their successes. century now means such Another unique talent from their treatments can even exist in your Your well-being is • Adjustable Beds era was the use of MASSAGE, own home without the need to our business! • Riser Recliner Chairs to help with aches pains, stress call on an expensive professional • Bathlifts SEE PAGE 4 FOR MORE …. or travelling to Egypt! Now, • Stairlifts a well-known based INFORMATION • Massage Therapy Chairs WELCOME BACK company, Castle Comfort Centre of Wolstanton, has just announced • Wheelchairs to the sixth and best ever the exciting news that the • Rolling Walkers Clarion – a little colour renowned SPANISH THERAPY THE was always inevitable! MASSAGE CHAIR range has VERONA been added to their flagship in genuine leather with Castle Comfort Centre ask specialist products. We’ll explain SensorScan® high tech massage us to thank all ever-faithful how it came about …. The opening of CCC’s Madrid customers, suppliers and office to handle overseas Stairlift health professionals who enquires has seen another exciting product development. make it all possible – Within weeks of their permanent year after year presence in one of Europe’s main (continued on page 2) Page 2 Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. NEWS

A DOCTOR PRESCRIBES HIS OWN By Florence Westminster, Going up the Wembley ‘‘ HAPPINESS Health Correspondent steps is fantastic – so is being a new future … he and the new love of his life ‘‘able to climb your stairs at home! Without doubt a key factor in the growth of Wolstanton-based CCC has been that they are Susan Boore decided to marry! probably the only homecare products Susan formerly from Lytham St Annes, lost specialist in the UK who have a doctor based her husband, a business executive, three years with them. ago and met Neil after moving to Cheshire. Clarion readers are familiar with Doctor Neil The marriage took place in church at Betley, Stirling, a former NHS GP and later in life in Dr Stirling’s former village and the happy private practice who also spent many years as couple are to continue living at Nantwich Staffordshire Police Surgeon. His former having honeymooned on Lanzarote. wife Marguerite sadly passed away some five All associated with Castle Comfort Centre are years ago and the fact she was a motor ecstatic over the news and send their heartiest neurone sufferer influenced CCC’s original congratulations. We are asked to reassure clients of CCC, all of whom receive a formation of their charity. Everyone who Terry Conroy A Stairlift from knows Neil, with his amazing energy, telephone call from ‘Dr S’ on their birthdays, Stoke City & Eire Legend - Castle Comfort that the helpful and vital services of this very Now patron at the Centre will enthusiasm and spirit will be delighted at the CCC Doug Brown change your life! fantastic news that the beginning of 2006 saw special doctor will continue. Motor Neuron Fund CALL NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE FREEPHONE 0800 298 3040

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BURSLEM TO BARCELONA (continued from page 1) business capitals, an exclusive dealership was There are many quality chairs in the range - page four you’ll see a list of ailments that set up with the Alicante-based leading created in leather and material, with different those ancient Egyptian literally got to grips contemporary developer of massage science, levels of massage system strengths – one of with. EUROKEYTON, to market their products in them even prints out a diagnostic analysis of These truly amazing and innovative therapy Britain. This wholly Spanish owned your back condition before and after a chairs can be seen and tried at CCC’s company has for 20 years pioneered the session! The results and difference after Wolstanton head office but it’s a good idea to worldwide development of chairs that include treatment are indeed very impressive. phone first to book your free session – as the advanced and authentic massage systems. All high prestige products are usually owned demand and interest is tremendous. And as These days they now are sold on every by people of similar profile - and so far in the usual, if you can’t get out – just mention it and continent and highly respected by medical UK, as reported in the press – Cherie Blair you’ll be collected from home and returned. professions and institutions. This concept is one day went shopping for a unique present A free trial and demonstration can also be far from the run of the mill ‘vibrating noisy for her husband whose stress levels had arranged without obligation in your own cable system’ already known in the UK. In a caused him serious heart and stomach home and trust-based interest free payment nutshell, the system consists of soft rubber problems. Apparently, Tony now relies on his schemes (without any extra charge rollers and scientifically developed angled ‘Keyton’ daily; as Cherie has cancelled the whatsoever) are available. ‘arms’, which emulate the skill of an actual regular visits to Downing Street of a blonde masseur – in fact, computerised high-tech and masseuse! (see Tony and Cherie on page 12) Call Castle Comfort today on Freephone silent programmes can well surpass what the It is not just stress that can be helped with the 08000 832797 – It’s the way forward. human touch is capable of. Castle Comfort Spanish therapy chairs; on Please go to page 4. NEWS Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. Page 3 VALE STRIKE TWICE! FIRST ROBBIE...THEN CCC By Harry Burroughs, Clarion Sports Writer

Nothing could excite a football shortage of money. “We’d like to club’s faithful following more know of anyone like that so we than a major cash injection from can help.” an internationally famous mega star. The involvement of Potteries’ born ROBBIE WILLIAMS is seen as the best thing that has happened to local sport in decades.

Within hours of the announcement, Wolstanton based homecare products specialist Castle Comfort Centre snapped up the remaining shares with a Bill Bratt, Port Vale Chairman five figure investment. Amongst good company – presents shares to CCC Directors Ann Bruce, CCC Director told fellow Vale shareholder the Clarion “Simply, it’s a gesture Robbie Williams of goodwill to our soccer mad “We have been considering this staff and the local population who move for some time, Ann have been the main reason for the concluded– “The Williams’ deal growth of our business. “Many of just made our decision for us.” our clients are in their 80s or 90s and perhaps cannot now get to Soccer legend Terry Conroy, games due to ill health or a CCC’s charity patron and product

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Car And who was to have the capability to worldwide perhaps the names Bennett, Park WE ARE HERE come up with the goods and to reproduce Mitchell, Matthews and Williams wouldn’t Nelso n the Argentine shields? ….. ROYAL be needed quite so often to claim fame. We are at Wolstanton Village:- 1 mile from Newcastle Town Centre in the direction of Burslem. AND WHILST ON THE SUBJECT OF WATER... FREE, EASY, RIGHT BY THE WHEN DID YOU LAST HAVE A HOT BATH? DOOR PARKING – but if you can’t get A CCC Spacesaver to us – we’ll collect Bathlift gets you you! No obligation whatsoever. If you safely to the bottom wish please bring a friend, relative, of the bath – carer or neighbour. no electrics, (Disabled access and use of CCC no plumbing wheelchair) Call CASTLE COMFORT CENTRE If you don’t have transport today for a free brochure or Call free 08000 832797 home demonstration and our courtesy vehicle will be on its way Tel 08000 832797 Page 6 Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. ADVERTISEMENT

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“Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room” Absent Friends Thanks to the Rev Cecil Mann By Christina Roper, Clarion Reporter of Newcastle Quite a few of those featured in the last Clarion are unfortunately no longer with us. We mention them here – not to be sad – but to be proud that such lovely, graceful and The eventual departing of loved ones is kind characters have been, for so long, such important links to the life and times of tragically inevitable – and undoubtedly much those connected with the Clarion and the Castle Comfort Team. more upsetting when the loss is that of a child. RYAN KELSALL of Hanley was born with a To begin, MR JACK BLOOR, CCC’s most bygone years which resulted in welcome rare condition that gave him a life expectancy of senior gentleman client would have been 99 this reunions. He will certainly be missed at CCC’s just 14 years. Only weeks after Castle Comfort year – but he left us during the printing of the offices in Wolstanton. Rarely a week went by Centre provided him, without charge, with a last ever all black and when Ernie didn’t journey there for a chat and a much-needed stairlift, Ryan died at the age of white Clarion. His coffee – all the way from his home in Bradwell just 9. Sincere condolences and respects are family however on his Vaya Bien sent to his distraught parents who have been proudly gave travel vehicle – dedicated to ensuring that Ryan’s short life was, permission for us to go showing off his despite the odds, as happy and comfortable as ahead with his story. medals to all on possible. route! Jack Bloor Last but not least, as reported elsewhere in Ernest Frost this edition, the sad death at the age of 79 of marches on! DOREEN after a long and cruel illness, NORMAN BREEZE, a truly remarkable leaves the Castle Comfort Centre group, character aged 96 passed away leaving his especially son Keith (Wolstanton Managing framed picture, provided by the staff of CCC, Many of you will Director) cherishing the memory of someone hanging in the Marquis have noticed that who played a giant part in the inspiration for of Granby Pub at this Clarion edition the formation of the business. Doreen’s own where he had is somewhat later than usual – for various personal needs caused the beginning of the been a stalwart regular reasons, but one in particular is that we wanted to birth of a little homecare products firm … for over seventy years! await and report on the outcome of the terrible that just went on … and on … and apart from fall that TERESA MARRON suffered before being Company Secretary, Doreen’s Christmas. Teresa of Madrid who has been the modelling skills and product assessments adopted ‘Spanish Granny’ to CCC chief Keith Cheers Norm! were invaluable. for over 20 years (as well as inevitably becoming CCC’s first overseas client) fractured her hip. None of us have seen the last of Doreen. She The Wolstanton provider of comfort aids asked Even the renowned Spanish Princesa Hospital will continue to grace many of the us to make a special mention on the departure of predicted that she would probably not survive promotional leaflets produced at Castle their oldest ever client – ANNIE MAYER of corrective treatment. But the health service Comfort Centre. Biddulph – who was there, whatever the odds, always attempts to marching on to reach a preserve life (unlike in many other countries) and remarkable 104!! went ahead with an operation that required Cheerio Annie – and general anaesthetic. They perhaps hadn’t you were right – you allowed for this remarkable lady’s physical and never were to need that mental strength – with courage to go with it. Teri stairlift!! had survived 10 years being tortured and jailed by Franco’s men after the Civil War – for just being a nurse aiding the opposition. Such spirit Annie Mayer and faith to overcome that experience surely helped her come through major surgery, and at the age of 96! Miraculously, Teri woke the The sun-blessed Canary Island of Lanzarote, as following day, chatting and joking … whilst featured in our last publication – contained having breakfast! Tragically though, she never numerous native local left the care of the hospital and, despite battling and ex-pat characters – away as ever, but the sudden survival was to be departure of Briton until February DOREEN 1926-2005 DICK ELLIS shocked when other everyone. He was 86. complications set in (see ‘Charity begins at home’ p10) and she sadly Dick Ellis slipped away. Footnote – We apologise for not mentioning all Adios, Teruka, ha CCC clients who have passed away recently. sido un placer Please contact us for a special mention of a Normandy veteran ERNEST FROST sadly conocerte. passed away too at the age of 86. The Clarion in friend or relative that you have lost in the next 2004 appealed for contact from his friends of Teresa Marron Clarion Page 8 Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. NEWS PROHIBITING PUFFING IS CAUSING A LOT OF SMOKE By Peter Sangarini, Clarion Health Correspondent Making smoking illegal in pubs, private into the pub and then breath out the smoke clubs and virtually all public places is the inside, is a crime being committed? Will most talked about and fiery subject of smoke detectors be fitted in the toilets as present times. Opinions on this issue usually with aeroplanes? Apparently, the pub can clearly link to whether you are amongst the erect a marquee and as it is outside will be a reducing number of addicts still lighting ‘smoke if you want zone! – so expect soon, up… a reformed smoker, or someone who to see considerably more marquees in North has never been tempted. Staffs than Thunderbird telephone masts! Our politicians surprised us all with the vote Who will enforce the ban and hand out to ban – but whether this was because of the fines? The police might have extra duties state of the health of the nation – or a especially if someone invents a high-tech pending general election is debatable - as fag sensor gadget that determines the such decisions are often made by presence of smoke inside a building- they calculating the number of lost or won votes. could point it through the window from a considerable distance - rather like a speed We will all soon get used to the idea but not trap gun! Or maybe jobs will be created Health advice of yesteryear! everyone is happy about it. Part prohibition with hoards of ‘nicotine wardens’ on duty always raises lots of questions. As in Eire, aided by highly trained ‘ah-Condor!’ sniffer SITUATIONS VACANT many pubs will lose business and it is dogs. claimed that hundreds closed there since the Continuing expansion throughout smoking ban two years ago. Or perhaps the A group of Hanley entrepreneurs are 2006/07 of a Homecare Products many ‘beer at home’ drinkers currently already pledging the services of a private company will create the following avoiding the irritations of smoke will re- pub-to-pub car park double decker bus to job opportunities: emerge and revitalise the pub industry? provide shelter at certain arrival times for PART-TIME & FULL TIME We’ll see. smokers - and one chap in Congleton has ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS already bought a fire engine to be converted INDOOR PROMOTIONAL Probably many places will not, when the to a mobile smoke room and will soon be MARKET STALL STAFF ban is in place, use their air conditioning planning its route and timetable. PROMOTIONAL STAFF TO ATTEND and extraction systems to save power – this PERIODIC VENUES in itself could cause an unhealthy ambience All a bit bizarre, but from a smoker’s point Please write with CV to: The Personnel Director, in confined packed out spaces. The thought of view the new legislation is undoubtedly unfair. After all, tobacco is a legal product THE STAFFSMATIC GROUP, 4 Nelson Street, of a bird flu pandemic is frightening but Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 8BW always a possibility and unventilated rooms sold everywhere, just like, for example, are a prime place to share and spread colds, chocolate. The Clarion believes that if (NON-SMOKERS ONLY!) flu, etc. along with whatever other germs politicians had any real bottle then they are around. would properly justify their beliefs, go the The out and about Clarion reporting team whole hog in totally banning and making came across various opinions... Lots of pub car parks will become illegal the sale of a product that kills – not ‘smoking areas’ and drivers of vehicles just fudge the issue. They’d ban chocolate, Albert Bridgetts, coming and going will have to use the kind or curry or even chewing gum if scientists Physiotherapist of caution as if on a motorway service proved that it was the main cause of “It will cause havoc! – station, with children running around. Will cancer… but they won’t illegalise tobacco the best idea began this ash trays be provided outside buildings? If – no way! … and why not? … they need year in Spain .. bars you stub out your ciggi before walking back the millions in revenue from it. This designated ‘Smoking’ public place restriction law will or ‘No Smoking’ … THE BEGINNING OF THE END? understandably annoy many who have the the customer chooses, right to enjoy a legitimately available simple.” 1965 – Cigarette & tobacco banned from TV ads product… but surely future historians, when the habit has gone for good, will find it 1991 – Cigar ads banned rather odd that governments allowed the sale of a toxic poison, and even had the 1999 – No more ads in shops or newsagents Brian Bailes, audacity to raise taxes on it. And what was Solicitor 2006 – Last tobacco sponsored World Snooker the tax used for? – to fund hospitals, well- “In general terms, I Championships stretched and bursting at the seams, trying agree with it!” to cure many made ill…. through smoking! 2007 – Banned in the workplace AND the pub It’s a strange world! NEWS Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. Page 9

John A Pedder Brian Skelton, MBE, Teacher Secretary,Wolstanton A final comment “Parliament has again Working Men’s Club from Dr Stirling of CCC opted to take on the “It’s common sense to role of the ‘Nanny help people not do “Generally it is an excellent law and will greatly reduce illness but I am State’ It is simply a something that’s bad of the opinion that there should be case of guarding the for them. But to enforce it by law in some freedom of choice for smokers health of the nation, places of leisure where in strictly controlled surroundings.” whilst still putting the people choose to go vast revenue paid by smokers into Gordon (and pay for the privilege) is not really fair.” Brown’s coffers with an apparently clear conscience. Or do I detect another agenda, namely more eroding of our civil rights? JUDGE TELLS CROOK – Smoking is still to be permitted by prisoners, who will have more freedom than the prison ‘ZIMMER FRAME? – staff and, of course, in the bars of Westminster as it is classed as a Palace. So it NO ZENTANCE!’ is either stand for Parliament in the next election or commit a heinous crime in the A Stoke-on-Trent man who is disabled, hope that I may just be sent down the line to was let out of prison because the British prison service cannot cope with ‘his serve at Her Majesty’s pleasure.” needs.’ He had been sentenced for three John Salmon, years for his part as a lookout whilst his able-bodied mate burgled the homes of Banker Staffordshire pensioners – committing 77 “I was surprised at offences in all. the vote, as the present system of Birmingham prison reported that his smokers having their disability was so severe that they could A Stairlift from Castle Comfort not guarantee his human rights so it now own areas works well Centre will change your life in restaurants. But if looks like his punishment will be suspended. He appears to have had a lot the ban leads to a more consideration than his victims. It’s CALL healthier nation then it will be seen as a an odd world. success.” NOW FOR A FREE A special bed like this is the last place anyone would want to smoke... QUOTE FREEPHONE 0800 298 3040 STORMIN’ NORMAN’S RAISED HEAD POSITION HELPS • Asthma • Emphysema • Breathing problems NINETY! • Hiatus hernia • Sinusitis • Upper & lower back problems

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CONTOUR POSITION HELPS • Back problems • Shoulder tension • Muscle aches & pains in all parts of the body • Pressure areas • Rheumatic aches & pains • Pressure areas • Spinal disorders • Hip problems Friends and family sprung a surprise 90th • Stress & tension birthday celebration for former pub landlord NORMAN BARROWDALE of Newcastle. This distinguished client of Telephone FREE on Castle Comfort was pretty impressed especially with the arrival of the Mayor, 08000 832797 and summed up the event with his stock phrase – “So nice!” Page 10 Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. NEWS THE BEST CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME… AND THE POORER THE HOME THE GREATER THE THANKS By Ruben Avellanera, South American Correspondent After the departure of loved ones – often the most emotional feelings come well after the funeral…and a particular moment is when possessions of someone have to be dealt with – not necessararily worth much in monetary terms, but far too new and useful to be thrown away. Traditionally, we think of charity shops – who of course do a pretty good job- but may be fussy over what they need - and after paying for the running of High Street premises, the amount left for the cause will be reduced. Other needy institutions like the Salvation Army exist, but wouldn’t it be ideal if those unwanted items were put to full use by poverty-stricken end users who would never otherwise own such things. Overseas aid schemes often make the cynics amongst us doubt if anything ever arrives there – with transport costs, salaried charity executives and administrators – and of course foreign politicians and military zealots milking the gains for themselves. However, the family of the late Doreen Simpson, mother of Castle Comfort Pictured – Argentine gratitude! Centre’s boss Keith – had other ideas after their tragic loss last autumn. This lady, a well exceeding plane and bus baggage founder CCC member, Company Secretary, allowances, were soon to be bound for and inspiration for the company’s birth, South America. These ‘Doreen goodies’, like most meticulous and proud folk of her from spectacles, teddy bears, clothes, generation, had a wardrobe and drawers cosmetics etc were personally taken by full of cared-for clothes, shoes, and other Keith and his travelling partner Liliana – goodies. Several full suitcases, cheekily herself Argentine born, to the far northern province of Jujuy near the Bolivian border Consumer Services – one of the poorest regions of Latin Trading Standards America. CASTLE COMFORT STAIRLIFTS wish From the expressions on their faces and the to point out that the excellent service and obvious appreciation of the lucky recipients free, impartial advice of this department is – it seems pretty clear where charity best always available to both the public and begins… and ends – in the very hands of businesses in the event of any trading or the needy…… and handed over personally. consumer problems. Doreen… would have been delighted. Consumer Services, Trading Standards, Social Care & Health Directorate 14 Martin Street, Stafford ST16 2LG Tel: 01785 277852 Fax: 01785 259760

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TelephoneTelephone FREE FREE on on 0800008000 832797832797 Bank House • High Street Terry Conroy Stoke City and Eire legend, now patron of Castle Wolstanton (opposite new Somerfield) Comfort Group Charity Funds presents the cheque to Staff Nurse Newcastle-under-Lyme • ST5 0HE Scott Dobing of Ward 24. Scott is the son of another former Potters star, Peter Dobing, who played a key part, as of course did FREE easy parking • Open 6 days Terry, in the 1972 League Cup victory. Page 14 Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. NEWS We love to hear what you have to say... BECKY’S FIRST Readers Star Letters PAY DAY Castle Comfort’s Wolstanton Showroom Dear Ann By Ludavic Smythe – Clarion Business Reporter has on display scores of letters from clients Thank you for all the help and advice given Getting your first salary slip is always a and organisations who have gone to the when I chose to have a new bed and stairlift moment to remember – not least in the case trouble of expressing their gratitude for from you. of Becky Shipley, a founder Castle Comfort service and dealings during the past year. I was most impressed with the speedy and team member. This young lady was around We’d love to have space to publish them all kind personal service from you and all the helping out when the company was formed – but instead have selected just a couple staff. eight years ago and now at just 16 is seen that touched the hearts of the staff at The My daughter and I were particularly here receiving her first wages having gone Clarion and CCC. impressed by your joiner Jeff who was at on the company payroll. Keith Simpson, Dear CCC our house the day after we placed the order CCC Managing Director told the Clarion to fit the necessary grab rail. Apparently “Becky’s photo has always appeared in the I write to thank you sincerely for returning you had told him we wanted the lift quickly Clarion, on the team members page with the deposit paid on the stairlift my brother so he gave up his Sunday morning’s fishing the comment ‘potential unlimited’ – there is and I ordered. to come – and we were delighted to meet a no doubt about that. She is an absolute star I was not expecting this as you had made man who could use a dustpan and brush! dealing with customers and her computer all the arrangements to get the job done I can’t recommend your company enough knowledge knocks spots off us older ones!” quickly so my mother could come out of for both the products and the great people Keith added “Her people skills, enthusiasm hospital. She was looking forward to you have working with you. and common sense at such a young age having the lift but sadly as you know was Thank you again and I wish you every convince all of us that whatever lies in the never to come home. I shall recommend success in the future. future for Beck – she’ll go far” you to all and never forget you. Kind regards Janet Oldfield Mr AJ Silverdale of Stafford (formerly of Basford) Trouble getting about? Only 11kg Get a CCC inc. foot Supa-Lite Transit Chair rests and you’ll be this happy!

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Becky who helps out at the Wolstanton head office when schools studies and homework permit, is seen here clearly delighted to receive her first ever pay cheque! WANTED RELATE 1100 Caller Display Telephone Only this model will do CASH WAITING Telephone 612771 NEWS Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. Page 15 CCC Always in the News...

The stairlift provided without charge by the The past year has again seen a Staffordshire Wolstanton company for 9 year old Ryan company hitting the headlines time and Kelsall of Hanley was tragically only to be time again. Castle Comfort Centre, who ran used for a few weeks. - see ‘Absent the anti Thunderbirds phone mast campaign Friends’ on page 7 even caused the BBC TV to turn up when MD Keith Simpson planted a CCC electric Finally, CCC have asked us to draw a close bed over the newly dug hole, got into the to the phone mast saga and the cartoon bed, and stopped the job! The village sums it all up. Keith Simpson told the bobbies issued a friendly ‘Move on Sir’ Clarion ‘We did our best, but sadly despite notice, but then kindly turned a blind eye health risks and unpopularity of these for several hours. We point out that a man eyesores, the powers that be actually arrested and charged on that day was in no WANT these masts… why?… because way connected with CCC or their protest. phones don’t talk – money does.”

Keith, always willing to help out someone in a mess, then ‘adopted’ Spanish lorry driver Jose Perez who caused M6 chaos when he crashed his lorry. Jose, not knowing a word of English, was the most grateful person on the planet to find someone who did all the translating for him in hospital, looked after his visiting friends from Spain and finally got him back home. He sent messages of thanks to all involved via Keith including the police who didn’t charge him.

CCC also arranged a bedside visit by Longton firemen who cut him out of the lorry. Jose wanted to present them all with a bottle of wine!

Thumbs up from Jose, with Longton fire-fighters Craig Brereton, Pete Jones, Dean Simms, Mick Henney Steve Beasley & Graham Watt. Page 16 Castle Comfort Centre High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffs. 01782 611411. NEWS Introducing the ever-expanding... Castle Comfort Team

Visit us at Wolstanton, Hanley, Longton, Tunstall, Ann Becky or at – www.castlecomfortcentre.com Director & Non-Stop Dynamo Potential Unlimited

Doreen 1926-2005 Dr. Stirling Graham Richard Hilary John Forever on Duty A Medical Legend PR Ambassador The Crazy Cartoonist IT Wizard & The Cardboard Secretarial Support Star

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Kathy Eddie Ace Administrator Stairlift Supremo We hope that you have enjoyed this Clarion edition. Why not pass it on? Especially to someone you think may be interested in Castle Comfort’s services – See you next time!