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JUNE 1991 6,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND Page13 Shire Oak School News 12p WHEN SOLD BUSINESSES MONTHLY Is the waiting nearly over? Way back in issue no 6 of the native tongue. Her mother too, Gazette we told of Stanislaw soon became fluent, and is Malejczuck and the horrific treat­ amazed at the love and kindness ment he received in his native shown by people who were Poland, for his Christian beliefs strangers a few short months and Union activities and ago. although since then the situa­ "I miss my husband terribly" tion has eased somewhat, lwona told us, "and Anna also threats were still made and for longs to see her daddy, but I his own safety he fled to know we can't rush these things America on a Study Visa and and I must be patient, but what­ applied for Political Asylum. ever happens I'll never forget He set up home in New York the kindness shown by my and started studying for a Doc­ friends here, that I've made tor's degree in History living off through St. James and St. Ber­ his students grant and working nadette's." Shortly after speak­ as a nightwatchman to supple­ ing to us, news arrived that Stas­ ment this, hoping that, if zeck had been accepted and also accepted he would be able to granted 'unlimited residency' afford to bring his wife and which means that he can now daughter over to live with him. have his family with him and also be allowed to freely visit FRIENDS Poland again, after a 12 month With pressure and fears now period. They are just waiting for being put on his wife lwona, 30, papers from the American and 31/2 year old daughter Anna, Embassy now which could they, with the help of Keston arrive in a matter of weeks. College and friends in the Dr Robert Matyga who we fea­ Brownhills area came to live tured in Issue No.14 last with Mr. & Mrs. Margaret Smart November is also a family of Seeds Lane while awaiting friend. the result of (Staszeks) applica­ tion. The Gazette would also like to They arrived just before pay a tribute to the Smart family. Christmas 1990, and little Anna It takes a very special breed of started going to St Bernadettes people to give a home to foreign playschool, where she has strangers, for months on end amazed everyone by her ability with no reward, except the satis­ to cope with the English lan­ faction of seeing a just cause guage while still retaining her through. lwona and daughter Anna

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After 2 years, I, w ith another Dr Bradford but when she left 183 High Street, Memories of band fellow started our own the area to another job, the Guides folded. Brownhills 11 band, "The Mayfair". The Memo"· We became regular visitors to The Bagley family of Pelsall Walsall WS8 6HW "The Memo" and enjoyed every Road who owned a factory in Dear Sir, minute of our time there. I know Darlaston, also gave tremend­ a Jot of the old dancers will ous support to the MEMO over Opening Times Re your article on "The Memo" in the May issue. remember the bands and the the years, giving us parties etc. Monday-Friday In 19351 was living in Cannock times we had. It was while I was a Guide, that 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. where I was well known as a We continued to play at "The I met, and started courting my singer. After winning a competi­ Memo" until 1954, when after an late husband Ernie, and remember him meeting me Telephone tion, I was asked if I would like to accident to myself, the band was come to Brownhills and sing. disbanded. Happy memories. there, while still in my uniform. Advertising with the Resident Band, at The There was also another local I went to the new 'MEMO' Brownhills Memo. The band then was band which did a lot of dances at quite a lot in my 60s when they ran the Old Tyme Dances. 452840/1 Jimmy Tamms Band. Players "The Memo" but dates and such were, Jimmy Tamms, Horace like I don't know. Wonderful memories, keep up the Gazette, it's a read we all Booker, Bill Booker, Alf Crad­ This band was run by the look forward to every month. Editorial dock and one other I have for­ Jones family, I think this is the gotten. The combination was as band which was called the "Mel­ Brian Stringer Yours sincerely, follows: Piano, drums, violin, lotones". 13rownhills 372491 trumpet and double bass. The Marion Howdle I'm sure someone will correct or452840/1 Resident M.C. was Jack me if I'm wrong. I know it is a Seedhouse. long time ago now, but I think When I was asked to come to the things I have written were Disgusted with Publishers Brownhills in 1935, they had just true to my recollection. Baker Bond purchased their first mic­ rophone and amplifier. I believe The article in the Gazette cer­ Neighbourhood (Printing & that I was the first user of a tainly started the memory bank Publishing) Ltd "Mike" in Brownhills, especially whirling. Office for singing with a band. P.O. Box 1 Hope someone does recall Dear Sir, I left the band in early 1937, those days and nights we shared For 6 months I have been ask­ 183 High Street, and joined a band at Heath at "The Memo". ing the Neigbourhood Office on Brownhills, Walsall, Hayes as drummer and vocalist. Keep on dancing. the Wilkin Estate for a new back In 1939 I was again in "The West Midlands gate and fence, because my son Memo" with another band. Fred Haycock Jamie, who is two years old WS86HW (Ernie Fletcher and his band). keeps getting out. As far as the 1 N.O. is concerned, this is not a More 'Memo" priority. I have spoken to Cllr. Doug recollections Tomlinson, who promised to S.C.K. - speak to them, but upon enquir­ Dear Brian, ing found he had not done so. You asked in your last edition On one occasion the police JOBLOTS ~ if anyone had any recollection of were bought in the find Jamie, the 'MEMO' of yesteryear, and which involved dogs and Phone us for: as a lady of BO I think I qualify in helicopters, but fortunately he House Clearances, that category. I remember as a was found safe, still on the girl being a member of the Girl estate. Furniture - Bought & Sold, Guides when the old hut that Today 6.6.91 a care officer has Job Lots, Fire Salvage preceded the MEMO was our visited me and witnessed Jamie headquarters. Our leader was "escaping" and being hauled the District Nurse O'Connor a back by a neighbour. sharp, but elegant lady, who I am disgusted that my son's Telephone: took us on regular Jamborees safety means nothing to the and outings with all our flags N.O. and banners waving. 0543-375063 She served Dr Patterson and Debbie Mee/ey

24 Hour Recovery Service - Phone Motor Mobile 0543-373216 and quote DAVPAUL UNIT F, CHASE ROAD, BROWNHILLS Tel: 0543-376588 · BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, JUNE 1991 3 Insinuations lifAi 11 i k•~i Ii!i?kf;111 ~°:~~el;o~~~ha~~e~~ R~~; ---• -- • -- • • • -~ Smith and family, L1chf1eld · Road, Brownhills on her tragic and not forgotten this, and the result built with Conservative Govern- loss of husband Darwin. was seen at the polls. ment Funding and their bles- Darwin, son of Selwyn Smith Innuendoes Next my reply to Graham sing. The Labour Party think that was one of the old school. A Eardly the Conservative preten­ this is one good thing that the gentleman of the highest order, Dear Brian, der who only visits our ward Tories have done for the people always courteous, always help­ I hope that you will allow me wearing blue tinted blinkers, he of Walsall, after all the miseries ful, very much in the to reply to the insinuations and certainly doesn't visit us with that they have inflicted on the background. But you knew you the innuendoes made by both open eyes or an open mind. Area. could always rely on him being Glyn Holloway and Graham He stated that the campaign Brian, my motto is and always there. He will be sadly missed. Eardly in the last issue of the by the Gazette resulted in the has been People before Profits Gazette. refurbishment of the service so I hope that this Jetter will help Glyn Holloway First and foremost Glyn Hollo­ road and frontage at Silver Court to clear up some of the misinfor- ways statement, that was level­ Shopping Precinct. mation and misleading state- Some future events of the led at me personally, re-my He is totally delued if he really ments made by the above duo. local History Society. selection as the Labour Candi­ thinks that was the reason that it date for the Short Heath ward of is being undertaken. I remain yours, 16 July 1991 - Brownhills Walk­ Walsall. I do not know where he Did he not read my last letter ing Trail, starting at the acquired his information con­ which you so fairly printed in a A dedicated Brownhillsian Bandstand, Holland Park. cerning my appointment to the previous issue of the Gazette. Through and through 17 Sept 1991 - Mr. A. Tomkin­ position, but he proved to be M r Arthur Morris, (no relation) Reg Morris son, talk on the Wyr/ey and totally incorrect as per usual. my wife Wendy, Councillor Essington Canal. 15 Oct 1991- Talk on Brownhil/s' My name was on a list of fifty Tomlinson and/, spent several Railways. six other names which consti­ days in very adverse weather Aims of tuted the list, of Labour Party conditions collecting signatures 19 Nov 1991 - Mr. G. Harrington, candidates for the 1991 elec­ on a petition which was then talk on Powderhal/ Handicap local History and Snooker Refereeing. tions in the borough of Walsall. presented by Cllr Tomlinson, to Of that list of fifty six, five were not only the Land and Property 17 Dec 1991 - Christmas Social (to be arranged). short-listed for the selection Committee but also to the High­ Society meeting held in the Short Heath ways Committee. How the ward, of those persons that results of our action can be seen. Dear Brian, attended the selection meeting I The formation of the petition Might I as Chairman of the Thanks to was the one chosen to be the was in fact many months prior to recently formed Brownhills, candidate for that ward, this was the Gazette's "Who cares Cam­ Walsall Wood History Society in fact possibly due to the repu­ paign". As I stated in my previ­ bring to your readers notice local trader tation that I have earned for ous letter who takes the credit? some of the aims of the society. myself, as a socialist, a fact that I It certainly cannot be Conser­ A point of great significance is Dear Editor, have proven many times, over­ vative party members. the lovely feeling to see old I would like to take this oppor­ tly and without recompense dur­ Remember what happened to architecture lovingly looked tunity to express my sincere ing the past twenty-seven years Brownhills, when the Tories after and indeed restored. thanks to one of the traders in of many and varied activities for were last in control of the Coun­ An accolade should be given the Boulevard. On Tuesday 28th charity throughout the Walsall cil with the aid of the lndepen­ to Mr. Gunpath owner of the old May I purchased some baby area. dants. vicarage. A new section added clothes from his store and then continued shopping in Tesco's. Mr. Holloway please take The residents of Brownhills to the front of the building. It was there that I discovered to note, I was not the only candi­ only have to look at the Swan Splendid job, well done and my horror that I had lost £20 out date for Shorth Heath, just the Works infilling and the nuisance really blends in well. of my purse. BEST. caused to the locality by Leigh Our new extension to the Interests and Effluent Disposal. church, St James, one always I retraced my ·steps to the Glyn Holloway is now shout­ If that is caring· Conservatism has reservations about change, Boulevard, where my sister ing for the closure of several you can keep it. Have they no in this case any reservations went in and asked the trader if he Neighbourhood offices regard for our Childrens were misguided, the vicar Rev had found any money, and we throughout Walsall, no matter Future?. Thomas and his P.C.C. are to be we're delighted when he pro­ what hardships that this move The final point that I would like congratulated on selecting truly duced the £20 note which had would cause to the aged and to make is about the Arts and skilled workmen to perform a fell on the floor. infirm, typical of this man, he did Media Centre, both Holloway most di fficult blending job. A big In this day and age of greed not call for theirclosure when he and Eardly stated that it has cost bouquet to all concerned. and deceit it was a delight to see was last in office as a councilfor Walsall Counc ·· £3,600,000 I feel tne Gazette were ir>strv­ such honesty and by the smile and his w;fe worlced in Wafsa, pounds of rate payers money ro mer>ra -., tne 'morovement to on n· s face he was as pleased as Wood neighbourhood office at build. This is a olatant lie. Typ - s· ver Cot.Jrt Precinct.. Having we were. the same ti me. ·was this jobs cat misinformation from them woken the Council up to the ter­ for the Girls·? both once again. The truth of the rible state of the parking area. Yours faithfully, The voters of Brownhills have matter is that the centre was Might I on behalf of the His- Margaret Craddock

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Three private sector groups include widespread publicity of misleading, and not representa­ Dear Mr Breakwell, have subsequently submitted the proposals, and an opportun­ tive of the proposals actually Birmingham Northern proposals for the design, con­ ity for people affected by, or being considered by the Depart­ Relief Road struction, financing, and opera­ wishing to make representa­ ment. In particular, there are no The Department of Transport tion of BNRR. As required, their tions in respect of the proposals, proposals under consideration published draft Orders for the proposals broadly follow the to be heard. which would affect the Junior Birmingham Northern Relief Department's published route. The recent press coverage in School, or which propose a Road (BNRR) in September The Department is currently respect of BNRR was based on roundabout at the present traffic 1987, and this published align­ evaluating these proposals, and some purely speculative public­ light controlled AS/Whitehorse ment was the subject of a public until that process is complete, ity initiated by Tarmac, one of Road junction. inquiry during 1988. Details of the final form of the proposals the private sector companies I hope this reassures you, but the scheme are shown on the will not be known. Once a single involved in ttie BNRR bidding, should you have any further enclosed drawing. private sector group has been and not by the Department. The queries, please contact me. Before reaching a decision fol­ selected and a concession plan I have seen published was Yours sincerely, lowing the public inquiry the agreement negotiated, their not to scale and was thus highly DR Shepperd Secretary of State for Transport proposals will be subject to the announced his intention to appropriate statutory proce­ invite private sector proposals dures to gain authority for con­ for the BNRR. struction. The procedures will A new voice for NOTHING MORE PRACTICAL Brownhills residents FOR TODA YS LIFESTYLE Following two public meet ­ naire is expected to be produced ings, a new Residents Associa­ early in July and the next public WASH &WEAR_PERM tion has been established to rep­ meeting has already been only resent all residents of Ogley scheduled for August 27th when Road; Ogley Crescent; Great all interested parties will be Charles Street; Vernon Avenue; invited to attend. Warren Place; Poplar Road; £8.00 - Poplar Avenue; Vicarage Road; The setting up of a Senior Citi­ Gents only night Tuesdays 5 pm - 7.30 pm t : _.~. School Avenue; New Road and zens Sub-committee and a prop­ 1 St James Walk. osal for a Neighbourhood Watch Cut and Style both modern and traditional ~,·' The 'Ogley-West Residents Scheme are already in the WHY NOT JOIN OUR PERM CLUB . Association' hope to serve the pipeline and it is hoped that rep­ Pay a little each week and enjoy a really interests of all householders resentatives will be forthcoming terrific Perm when you've saved enough (both private and council) within from each of the streets within its sphere of operation, and the area, to put forward local influence the social and material problems and so enable the Copper Nobs ~~J; improvement of the environ­ Association to address the prob­ 998, Ogley Road, Brownhills. Tel: 0543-373205 ment within central Brownhills. lems that most concern the resi­ A newsletter and question- dents within its jurisdiction.

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Wembley, Wembley, here we come! On Saturday Sth June the U/15 Schoolboy International Crisps 6-a-side compet1t1on back at Brownhills Comprehen­ football teams from Millfield between England and West Ger­ before the main event of the sive School tired but happy. and Green Close Primary many. afternoon. Despite England suf­ The Community Police Offic­ Schools received their reward fering a 3-1 defeat, the boys kept ers who organised the day, PC's for winning the West Midlands The boys met up at Brownhills singing and were in raptures Richard Partrige, Pete Guest and Police Aldridge sub-division Comprehensive School full of when joining in with the "Mexi­ Alan Wiley would like to thank football competition, when both enthusiasm and were soon mak­ can Wave". teachers and parents from both teams with members of staff ing their voices heard on the schools and the boys them­ and a number of parents went to journey. The boys enjoyed The lads spirits were still high selves for their help in organis­ Wembley Stadium to watch the watching the finals of the Smiths on the way home and arrived ing the day. FIVE 5SHOPPING VOUCHERS TOBE WON

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This year's 1 OK Road Race is event also incorporates a team to be held on Wednesday, 10th event for local runners with the July at 7.00 pm. The Race is first 4 members counting being held as part of the Associ­ towards the team total. This sec­ ation's Community Fortnight tion was won last year by Can­ and well over 200 runners of all nock and Stafford AC. All abilities are expected. finishers receive a commemora­ tive medal. Prizes and trophies will be Entry forms are available from awarded to the 1st Male and the school, Community Associa­ Female to finish the 1st Veteran tion Office. Late entries will be Male & Female, and to the 1st accepted on t he night up to 30 Junior Male and Female. The m inutes before the start.

Vear11 Tina Davis as Helena and Andrew Hill as Demetrius Leaving Ceremony A "Midsummer Night's Brown hills Community success in their chosen career. Dream" School held its Annual Leavers' He reminded all leavers that as a Ceremony on Friday 24th May, Community School they would Tune in, turn on and drop memories for ageing hippies when all Year 11 pupils were be welcome to return at anytime out... ? everywhere! presented with a certificate for further help in seeking Shakespeare seems to be Performances will be on Tues­ recording their achievements at employment, further education increasingly in the news these day, 25th and Thursday, 27th the school. or training. The school should days thanks, in part, to the June, starting at 7.00 pm. In Certificates were presented by remain a source of advance­ Prince of Wales' recent speech. addition there will be a "Play­ the Headteacher, Allan Jarrett, ment to them forthe rest of their day" and matinee performance Our major school production who also wished all students lives. on Friday 28th June (please ring this year is one of Shakespeare's for details). Tickets will be avail­ beset known and most loved able from the school from the plays, "A Midsummer- Nights' 11th June at a cost of £3 with Dream". usual concessions for children/ The production is set in the OAPs/unwaged. You can now late 1960's and, though faithful Why not come and see our to Shakespeare's text, should Bottom? It is one of our finest take a full colour provide some laughs and parts.. .. Blackpool Sunday 14th July 1991 ing Blackpool at 6.00 pm. If you photograph As a finale to Community are interested in joining us, Fortnight Brownhills School and please let us have the coach fare Community Association are of £5 per person as soon as pos­ going to organise a day trip to sible to reserve your place. Blackpool. Youngsters under 11 must be and view it The trip is open to families, accompanied by an adult, but pupils, and friends of the school. youngsters over 11 can travel We will be leaving the school car unaccompanied with parental Instantly park at 8.00 am and will be leav- consent. on yoar [lflr~Electronia Special Offer FREE Colour TV with any Video £99 or over on producing this advert in the shop television or Videos from £59 to £399 Colour TVs from £25 to £249 VHS VIDEO FILM HIRE FREE MEMBERSHIP computer Hire three Tapes for two nights ONLY £2 • Large selection BUY FROM .4 COMPANY YOUC ANTRU ST Interested? F.STABLISHED 16 YEARS All guaranteed/can deliver Turn to the back page [•I :._~Electronics 22-24 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS or ring 0543-376641 TELEPHONE 0543-376689 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, JUNE 1991 11 BROWNHILLS SCHOOL &COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS - - - - ~ - - L . ... _ Brownhills Community Association Brownhills Community School Calendar

24th June Community Fortnight Year 8 Reports to Parents Year 12 Examinations begin Ah yes! It's Summertime Brownhills School, there is also. 25thJune again! Time to tend and nurture an Inter Club Trophy at stake. Performance of "Midsummer Night's Dream" the garden etc. However, there Contact 0543 452119/452886. 26thJune is a fortnight in Brownhills when The Sports Challenge Quiz Year 8 Parents Evening even t hese activities take a back takes place on Friday 12th July 27thJune seat. It is, of course, the Brow­ Performance of "Midsummer Night's Dream" in the Community Lounge at nhills Community Association BroYi'flhills School - contact Bob 29th June COM MUNITY FORTNIGHT French Exchange Group to France (2 w eeks) Cl ews on 0543 45211 9 if you which occurs between 2nd July wish to enter a team - £4 per 1stJuly and 13th July 1991. team of 4. Start of Community Fortnight lst July It starts off on Tuesday, 2nd Our Grand Rnale is a September's New Intake Evening July with the SENIOR IT'S A uKaraoke Evening· in t he Com­ 4thJuly KNOCKOUT COMPETITION munity Lounge on Saturday Year 10 Reports to Parents with 12 local teams battling it 13th July at 8.00 pm. 8th - 12th July out, Jokers, buckets of water etc. Work Experience Week Year 10 Tickets from the Community 10thJuly On Wednesday, 3rd July it is Office 0543 452119. the Junior Knockout for the Sports Day Under 11 's (local schools, playg­ 11thJuly roups, soccer teams). Year 10 Parents Evening Summary 16thJuly Both of these event commenc­ Summer Concert ing at 7.00 pm on the Brown hills of dates 17thJuly Community School Fields, Summer Concert Deakin Avenue. Monday 1st July 22nd & 23rd July Next, it is CULTURE! Over 3 New Intake Parent's Evening Activity Days, Years 7, 8, 9 nights Brownhills Players are 24th July Tuesday 2nd July End of Term presenting a Summer Revue in (Senior) It's a Knockout the Brownhills Community School Theatre - Thursday, Fri­ Wednesday 3rd July day, Saturday, 4th 5th and 6th (Junior) It's a Knockout July commencing at 7.30 pm tic­ Thursday 4th July kets available from the Com­ Brown hills Players Revue munity Office at the school. Friday 5th July The Community 5-a-side Soc­ Brownhi1!s Players Revue cer Tournament kicks off at 7.00 pm on Tuesday, 9th July, w ith Saturday 6th July 16 teams battling away for the Brownhills Players Revue coveted trophy (last year won by Tuesday 9th July Travellers' Rest FC). Community 5-a-side Soccer Tournament The Brownhills School and Community Association are Wednesday 10th July hosting their second 10K Road 1 OK Road Race Race on Wednesday, 10th July Thursday 11th July which starts and finishes at 4th Year Parents' Evening Brownhills School and includes a circuit of Chasewater on its Friday 12th July route. Sports Chalk rige Quiz Traditional Home Cooked Food Entries are £2 (Unwaged and Saturday 13th july Junior £1 ), forms available from #Karaoke · Evening LUNCHTIME Cottage Pies, Steak and Kidney, Chicken and Mushroom, Lasagne, Chilli Con Carne or Beef Strogonoff Adult Literacy Freshly Cooked Daily

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1.;,_ ...... \ • .-!• • ••• ·:~·#·•. •!.··· ...... :~.· -:: .. ,..... , ... :···'· .. . . . ~· .,.,_ ...... , .·.····~-=······ ...... ··...:.· ...... ·~·······c · t . ··,g~.·o· ... BIANCO LPO.net ·'FfSh The delightful hobby of a JEWELLERY Garden Pond is made so much more enjoyable with the WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD! introduction of Fish, we have all Where good service, first the experience and stock to get you class jewellery repairs started. Small Goldfish, and top quality merchandise Shubunkins. Koi Carp. Aquatic Plants. go hand in hand. Our Spring stock is now arriving regularly Why not check out these very special discounts. We have a selection of Wintered Fish that are ready for your 15% OFF All jewellery Pond now. (not secondhand) TANK AQUARIUMS ~~~~~~ 15·20% OFF Clocks & Watches 10% OFF Royal Doulton 15-20% OFF Cut Glass, Crystal and Glass Ships in Bottles. Some discounts are also PLEASE NOTE! available at our Aldridge branch. We are nothing to do with the former jewellers- Hansons, but we do hold repairs of theirs that were handed into their Cann9ck, Hednesford or Brown hills shops. nr:wrv:w~~~ Everything you would expect from a first class jewellery store. .-:;: '!? ¥.."' 4!? ¥ ra%t •• Cf.¥..2 Cf if! 4' ••••••• 0 • - Rear of: Gardenstore Garden Centre - \l1SA j BIANCO JEWELLERY CHESTER ROAD, ALDRIDGE 35 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS 1 Tel: 0543 375135 ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS O~Ii~ci~E 0213520871 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE JUNE 1991 13 SHIRE OAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL ************ Shire Oak Bob conducts Brass Band!

Community On Sunday 26th May, The stomping selection of music prise appearance of Bob Hol­ Shire Oak Community School which filled the air. ness, and such was his enjoy­ School Fete Brass Band made its appearance Assembling again for their ment that it was only with some On Sunday, 7th July, between at The Weston Park Spring Spec­ second appearance after a break considerable reluctance that he 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. The tacular a charity event organised the Band were faced with a new handed back the reins to Mrs. Shire Oak Community School by Cannock Police. The School conductor when Mrs. Christine Smith, but not before an attempt will be holding its Annual Sum­ Band attended this venture for Smith, the School's Director of to play a trombone! Karl Sulli­ mer Fete. This afternoon, .the fifth year in succession, to Music, handed over the Bob Hol­ van gave Bob a few quick poin­ organised by the School Associ­ help raise funds for the National ness for his first ever experience ters as to how to play the instru­ ation, once again promises to be Children's Home appeal for sex­ in this role. ment and Bob produced a sound an event not to m iss and the ually abused children. Bob, a keen Brass Band which was met by loud applause main arena event brings A cold day it certainly was enthusiast quickly adapted to from Band members and the together on site six champion when the Band struck up their this new role, and whilst Mrs. audience. sportsmen in the fields of weight notes, but the hundreds of spec­ Smith took a breather, the band The Band's efforts on Sunday, lifting, power lifting, events of tators who gathered round were played on. 26th May helped to raise an even sheer stamina and strength - all quickly warmed by participating Students, Parents, visitors to greater amount for charity this participating in The Viking in the hand-clapping and feet the event alike enjoyed this sur- year in excess of £35,000. Games. In addition to the above the School Brass Band will be per­ GET forming in the arena, there will Calling all parents of WEAVFIN be the opportunity to meet Mark CARPET & FURNITURE Venus and obtain his autograph, STEAM CLEANERS and there will be a display of Year 7 students in 1 ROOM £20 • 3 ROOMS £30 military drill by the Army Cadet HALL STAIRS AND LANDING £20 Force. The usual five-a-side foot­ LIVING ROOM PLUS 3 PIECE £35 ball competition will be held September, 1991 •••• SPECIAL OFFER •••• during the afternoon for our Any 4 Rooms, Helf. Stairs partner schools' pupils, there end Lending £55 On Wednesday 3rd July, at meeting on the 3rd July is not Upholstery £25 Complete Car £20 will be a hairdressing display by 7.30 p.m. in the School's Com­ possible is invited to contact the Commercial Enquiries Welcome Francesco of Aldridge. a display munity Lounge, we will be hold­ Headteacher on Brownhills Big Industrial Machine -Dry in hours of very old stationary engines ing our Incoming Year 7 Parents 452518. We will do all we can to SAME DAY CLEANING used in farming many years ago, Evening. This informative even­ arrange a meeting at your con­ (Protection by Request) a chance to test your skills on a ing is an informal occasion venience. Formula 1 racing car simulator, which allows parents and various other displays, a bounc­ incoming students to find out a ing castle, motorbike rides and little more about The Shire Oak all the usual stalls. Community School. Full details will be despatched to all parents ALOT LESS BORING within fre next week, together ************ with a Parents Guide which is Informative aimed at answering any further queries parents and students may have concerning the evening on new school. assessment and Any parent for whom the reporting Easter procedures Playscheme On Wednesday 26th June, at 7.30 p.m. in the Drama Studio in another resounding South Building, the Shire Oak Community School will be hold­ ing another informative evening success for parents of students currently The Shire Oak Community in Years 7 & 8. School's Playscheme which ran The purpose of this meeting, a over the Easter Holidays was THAN OTHER TYPES OF TRANSPORT! follow up to the one held last certainly a tremendous success, Whether you're a learner rider or a town to tow year, will be to explain our latest once again. Over eighty children commuter, the RXS 100 with its energy induction syste developments in Reporting, and ranging from the Tiny Tots to we do hope parents and friends secondary school pupils and the race-bred technology in the TZR125 offers you will join us once again on this attended on an average each two practical ways of getting around that are anything but occasion. day, and mums and dads of the boring. The Reports parents receive younger ones particularly could See them today in our showroom. concerning the progress of their rest assured that their little ones For Sales, Spares, Service & MOT's child are important, and we were safe and thoroughly enjoy­ want to make sure they meet the ing themselves. needs of the school and indeed Organised once again by our those of our parents. The advice Community Director, Mr. Peter YAMAHA JP offered at last year's meeting Davidson, and run by our Acting A BREED APART MOTORCYCLE proved to be tremendously valu­ Head of Boys P.E., Mr. Stuart able to our new reporting initia­ Mansell, the days flew by and GENERATION tive and we welcome parents' when asked should the scheme contributions on our extension be mounted once again in the 23 High Street, Brownhills of these new reporting develop­ Summer Holidays, the particip­ Tel: Brownhills 374530 ments. ants wanted to book in advance! 14

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------l THAT MEANS A HECK OF A LOT OF SPARES You never know what you'll find. But the chances Townswomens Guild are you'll find the Parts and Spares you're looking Life is certainly very busy, health services, now available at for. So give us a phone, or call round. We've got very varied and very interesting their store. Escorts, Cortina's, Orions, Astras, Maestro's, Metros, at the moment, for Brownhills Members and their families Cavaliers and many more. Central Townswomen's Guild. continue to raise funds for the Top cash buyers of Accident, Following their highly suc­ Townswomens Guilds National Damaged, MOT failures and cessful Variety Show, " Anything " Rooting for the Future" cam­ paign. Their collection at Tesco Scrap Cars Goes", members are busy rehearsing for a joint production· realised over £120.00 and spon­ eusEDTVRES with Brown hills Players, sorship money is rolling in for FITTED FREE scheduled for early July, at Katie Brooks' sponsored ten­ WHILE-U-WAIT Brownhills Comprehensive m ile swim. OPEN7 School. Watch your local press At their May meeting, the for details- it is not to be missed! Guild welcomed the very enter­ DAYS A WEEK taining Mr. Chris Smith from At the Guild's April meeting, West Midlands Ambulance Ser­ Mrs Eileen Forster delighted vice, to talk about the service's everyone with a slideshow and "Air Five" Project. Mr. Smith talk on her recent ,•isit to Japan, and his colleagues not only got when members learned a great deal about Japanese cuiture and the project off the ground, but, literally, into the air, by raising rituals. During April, Boots the over £100,000.00 to fund a Chemist of Walsall played host helicopter, for use by the service to Guild Members for a very in emergency situations, in the informative and interesting West Midlands region. evening demonstration of Future meetings will include a varied programme of talks and demonstrations. July will see us celebrating the Guild's 44th birthday, in the traditional way - a party! Along with quizzes, competi­ tions and a wide variety of social functions and outings, there really is something for everyone at the Guild. Meetings take place on the ...... second Monday of each month, . .. .~.. Nl>·U··...... M~ at 7 .30 pm, at the Lichfield Suite, Brownhills Memorial Hall, Lichfield Road, Brownhills. New Reebok members are made very wel­ come, so, whether you're 18 or Mens 'T' Shirts Special 80, come along, make friends Kids Trainers and enjoy yourself! Remember ­ Shellsuits £6.99 variety of the spice of life! only£28.99 from £9.99 For Summer Sports and Ogley Hay Leisure Clothing call in now Reunion The long awaited Ogley Hay 16-18 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS Reunion is finally upon us and· OtPHA SPORTS will take place o n Saturday 29th LEISURE t TD TEL:(0543)370054 June at 7.30 pm. Venue will be 8t the Wheel Inn in Lindon Road.

Choosing Carpets or Curtains? you now have more choice than ever before EMPIRE Carpets & Curtains Now offer you much more choice A wide range of Nets and ready made Curtains are available, and for your convenience we offer you a Full "At Home" Pattern Selection Service. You can choose your Carpets and Curtains in your own home, see how they look-in-place before you decide For expert advice on Curtains ask for Ann or Helen Why not call in and see us! EMPIRE CARPETS & CURTAINS 65A, High Str.eet, Brownhills Tel: 0543-378711 (Sho ) 0902-337951 (Home THEATRE Spectacular Pantomime returns to Birmingham

DES O'CONNOR, one of the The Beanstalk' and 'Babes In country's most popular enter­ The Wood'." tainers launched Britian's spec­ An all-star cast will be sup­ tacular and lavish pantomime porting DES including well 'CINDERELLA' at the Birming­ known comedy actress PEGGY ham Hippodrome on 1 May MOUNT as The Fairy God­ 1991. mother and IAN SMITH as Baron DES O'CONNOR, who will be "Hardup, better known to mill­ playing Cinderella's friend and ions as Harold from the enorm­ mentor Buttons in this enchant­ ously successful Aussie soap ing tale of rags to riches, is no 'Neighbours'. Prince Charming stranger to pantomime. He star­ and Dandini are brough to life by red in the 1968/9 production of the lovely twins ALISON and 'Cinderella' at the Birmingham REBECCA MARSH (daughters of Hippodrome, known then as the the famous actor Reginald Birmingham Theatre. It ran for Marsh who will be seen in 'Phan­ 12 weeks, with 117 perfor­ tom of the Opera' at the theatre mances and over 200,000 this month), energetic comedy people came to see him. His act THE SIMMONS BROTHERS most recent visit was in 1983 as the Brokers Men and BRIAN with the 'Des O'Connor Show'. GODFREY and DAVID MORTON PETER TOD, Theatre Director, as the Ugly Sisters. said "I am delighted to welcome back traditional family pan­ CINDERELLA will preview on tomime to the Birmingham Hip­ Christmas Eve and open on Box­ Des with twins Alison and Rebecca Marsh who will play podrome. This spectacular pro­ ing Day for a phenomenal 113 Prince Charming and Dandini duction has been specially built performances until 29 February and designed to take advantage 1992. In response to public £12.50 with generous conces­ purchase best available top of the theatre's large stage and demand, there will be 15 Sunday sions at many performances. A price seats for £5.50 only. For excellent backstage facilities. performances and two 'signed' new introduction this year is a further information contact our With public booking now open, performances for the hard of special midweek low price theatre Box Office on 021-622- we hope to repeat the enormous hearing on Thursday 16 matinee for performances bet­ 7486. Group Bookings - contact success we had w ith the equally January. ween 8th January and 14th Feb­ our Party Bookings Organiser, lavish pantomimes 'Jack And Tickers range from £6.50 t o ruary when group bookers can Anne Moore, on 021-622-6043. WHEN YOUR . CAR'S THIS BAD TEMPERED, YOU NEED THE HELP OF APROFESSIONAL If you're having to fight and curse your car into doing your bidding, or wish it was just a little sweeter in the mornings ~~ then drop it into: ANCHOR GARAGE with our experience we'll ensure that before you go MOT TESTING motoring this Summer your car will be a little more obedient our comprehensive servicing facilities include: ONLY £12.50 Engine Tuning· Mechanical Repairs· Welding - Brakes - Clutches etc. Full Hydrolastic Service INCLUDES: FREE RETEST Local Vehicle collection and delivery seNice when you have your car seNiced

YOURLOCAL GAS STOCKISTS Anchor Garage Ltd Petrol forecourt 8 42 LINDON ROAD, BROWNHILLS ~ is attended service ~ 7 a.m-9 ~~:eekdays Phone(0543)373154 8 a.m-8 p.m weekends BROWNHILLS GAZ_ETTE, JUNE 1991 17 Oak Park Golf

For people who have never played golf, a six week taster Golf session takes place at Oak Park every Monday from 9.30am - 11.30am. The sessions are aimed at over 50's, women and unemployed w ho want to play golf but are being put off by casts. A ll equipment is provided. Cost - 80p, but senior cit izens and unemployed are free!!

Women's Recreation Morning

There are also women only Golf taster sessions every Tues­ day, at Oak Park Leisure Centre from 9.30- 12.30pm. Equipment and tuition is provided. Other activities include swim­ Brownhills Community Colts Column ming, keep fit, badminton and squash. With the season now over the Lodge Farm got the goal that 23.5.91 No. 106 £25 H. Fullilove Cost - £1.30, senior citizens in only game to report on is the gave them the victory, 2 goals to 23.5.91 No. 82 £10 D. Hulme Walsall and unemployed - free. U12c Cup Final against Lodge 1. 30.5.91 No. 255 £25 K. Holder Farm. 30.5.91 No. 215 £10 L. Vale A creche is available. In an exciting end to end game The Results of 200 Club Draw For further details contact Oak Lodge Farm took the lead, but The photograph is of Brow­ Park on 0543 452849 or for any the Co lts put pressure on them 9.5.91 No. 80 £25 C. Manchester nhills Community Co lts U12D other activities in Walsall con­ and got their well deserved 9.5.91 No. 53 £10 P. Dav ies who play in the Walsall Junior tact Dave W ool lam, Sport Activ­ equalizer, and just when it 16.5.91 No. 164 £25 D. Ly nas Leagu!ll, and are managed by "ity Co-ordinato r o n 0902 368876. looked like going into extra time, 16.5.91 No. 45 £10 G. Benton Kevin Storer.

Hundreds of Pocket Camera Genuine Real Good quality Kiddies Mattel Toys branded complete with . Batman Toys Ghostbusters Flash and · Plant Pots Claekers 2 for Lots from 99p Sunglasses from only 59p packs from 59p telephoto from only 10p just59p £1.99 lense£5.99 Tea, Coffee Car Radio Personal Sheba Cat Food Large selection Book selection WANTED &Sugar Cassette Walkmans TV advertised FM-AM Radio of earrings were£8.95 Hallmarked Gold containers with AM-FM Radio 99p retail our &Cassette from 99p NOW99p Cash Paid! shelf only £1.99 £18,99 £9.99 price 69p THESE GOODS ARE NOW ON DISPLAY AT: lll ~ :fl. ••]; ~ !•] j) j\~ 65 HIGH STREEL_BROWNHILLS- PHONE-0543-375151· CHILDREN AND PRAMS WELCOME CHEAP, HIGH QUALITY HOUSEHOLD REWARD MERCHANDISE 18 ~::~::~::~::~::~:;~::~: :~: :~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~:;~::~::~::~::~: active, working group attracting PUZZLE CORNER WALSALL all types, from new, young jazz players who would like to develop their skills, to older ex­ Listed are some anagrams of Gazette Advertisers. See how many players who would like to return you can unjumble. to the jazz scene and, of course, fans of every kind and persua­ sion. PLOT SPA RASH And the new organisation, PROPS BONCE just days into its campaign, has TRICKS SHE WAS already won the support of one CRAB PELT LES SOCIETY of the jazz world's most famous TERRY I OGLE MOON ACCENT and w ell respected sons. A new Walsall society could Ken Rattenbury, world All five advertised in last month Gazette. take centre stage in a bid to bring renown band leader and 'swing' - and a whole lot more - trumpeter, who lives and works· Answers at foot of page. back to the town' s clubs and in Walsall, has agreed to be Wal­ pubs. sall Jazz Society's first presi­ The newly formed Walsall dent. Jazz Society w ill offer the The 72 year-old jazz musician WHO'S GOT THE POWER. Borough's 'closet' jazz musi­ and expert has recently pub­ cians and enthu!>iasts a chance lished a book on Duke Ellington WE HAVE to perform, celebro·e and enjoy which is already gaining an FAST; EFFICIENT this popular, but often forgotten· international reputation as a REPAIR SERVICE style of music major work on one of the jazz Society founders say jazz is a 'greats'. When your Power Tool fails bring it Bob Williams, one of the foun­ to us. Repaired, or serviced in no time thriving interest - what it lacks is a focus organisation to bring ders, said the new society would Power Tools for all those Garden and enthusiasts together, get regu­ like to hear from jazz groups, Home Maintenance jobs. Mowers, lar performance venues off the individual players and fans. Strimmers, Drills, Wallpaper ground and generally promote "We would like to get in con­ Strippers etc. the music. tact with local professionals, The society is aiming for an keen amateurs, lone players, 'open' membership of all styles indeed anyone with a mild • and ages of jazz players and interest in or an all burning pas­ TEL: fans, with everything welcome sion for jazz," he said. . (0543) from 'trad' to modern, swing to Anyone interested in finding Dixie land and from small to big out more about Walsall Jazz 372036 band sound. Society should contact Bob on The idea is to establish an Walsall (0922) 20438. •60, SHANNON DRIVE, WILKIN ESTAT·e: BROWNHILLS,WEST MIDLANDS ~::~::~::~::~::~:~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~::~ • Millfield J.M.I. School I CELE • Football Team's Friday June 28th '91 successful season

1 O.OOam - 4.00pm Millfield football team have Aldridge/Brownhills Police enjoyed their best ever season. Competition at Walsall Town Hall They have won a number of (Joint Winners) Prize - A trip to trophies which is particularly Wembleyforwinning teams and remarkable for such a small staff. (Sth June England v W. school. Germany- good time had by all.) A FREE days entertainment for the Probably their· best perfor­ Walsall F.C. 6-a-side competi­ mance in 11 -a-side football was tion winners. This enabled the over 50's. in w inning the Walsall Met­ school to represent Walsall in ropolitan Borough Cup which is the West Midland final which open to all Primary Schools in they won at Bescot Stadium. As Walsall. West Midland representatives • Antique Roadshow the team played in the national (Free valuations & advice) Other successes:- finals at the G-Mex Centre, Man­ chester. • Gardening Advice Walsall East Cup - Winners Their success was due to • Stalls &Exhibitions Minor School-League talent, hard work, excellent team & Champions spirit and great support from • Health Fitness testing Walsall East Sports Argus parents, (especially Dave Vale). • TeaGarden Winners Minor Schools Cup Ru nners-up Tony Stackhouse Shire Oak 5-a-side winners Deputy Head .PLUS Entertainment from WABC Roadshow (10am - 2pm) +The Terry Anderton Band PUZZLE CORNER ANSWERS Anagram Answers: ALPHA SPORTS COPPERNOBS For details Tel: CATS WHISKERS (0922) 653145 BELL CARPETS MOTOR CYCLE GENERATION BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, JUNE 1991 19 Record your personal 'Clean' Award announcement in the Gordon Harris GORDS DA Brownhills Gazette - for all your Darts I launched . • ! Births, Engagements, reqmrements ' Marriages, Deaths, New standards of hygiene and Now on Walsall Market cleanliness in Walsall shops and In Memorium, restaurants are expected to fol­ Notice of Thanks etc. Phone 0543 low the launch of the Council's All announcements 10p 360362 1991 Clean Food Premises per word, accepted at Award, Darts, Boards, Environmental Health Officers 183 High Street, have recently visited all food Brown hills. Flights, Cards premises in selected areas of the for your pub, club Borough and presented the first awards. Fathers Day To receive a Clean Food Pre­ mises Award food premises HOLMES (ROB) lots of love on must meet the government's Fathers Day from your two angels THE CONFIDENT WAY TO fo0d hygiene regulations. Christopher and Andrew. Several awards have been LEARN TO DRIVE presented 'on the spot' to food HANLEY (FRANK) to a Special Dad premises in the Darlaston and on a Special Day. love Sue and Rob· RICHARD T. School of Motoring Caldmore/town centre areas. DTp. ADI. M.S.A. M.l.A.M. Brownhills will be next under FOR SALE Competitive Rates. Dual Control. the spotlight, and later this year the whole of the Borough will be ELECTROLUX Twin turbo, upright New Escorts. Choice of Instructors covered. with tools £20. Tel: Brownhills Male or Female. Award winning premises will 371525 be reguarly inspected, and if tdJ.J------"Q Phone Brown hiII s '.J:i they no longer meet the required standards, the award To Advertise will be taken away. 376301 Divisional Environmental Tel: 0543 Health Officer Ken Rhodes said: "The Council wants to support 452840 and praise local traders for keep­ ing clean premises, and we hope or 021 it will encourage other traders throughout the Borough to do 789 6768 the same. "

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