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ISSUE: 29 September 2010 DONATIONS WELCOME Your local Newsletter to service the needs of the people from the parish of Audley. Staffordshire Local Community Fund
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Community Centre and will be held on Contents: Dear Readers Saturday 4th September at the Centre News 10am to 4pm. All local groups and Welcome to Issue 29 of your local Views organisations are being invited to come Sports Community Newsletter. Well, what along to the Centre and enjoy a day out fantastic weather we have had during Recipes helping to promote what goes on in the Memories from the past June and July, why go away on those parish of Audley. Audley Brass and the expensive holidays to find the sun when Poetry & Rhyme Ladies Choir will be there performing Forthcoming events at last its here on your door step. and many more of our activity groups Issue 28 was received well by School information will be on show, so please come along Readers letters our readers and we continue to try and give them your support. Bereavements to improve the quality each time we If you have events to promote or Printed at Alsager Printers. publish a new issue. The editorial team information to publish please contact Editor: E. Moulton of this Newsletter would welcome local the Editor either by telephone, email or Tel: 01782 721565 information from all around the Parish by post at one of the following: 01782 of Audley for publication and value input 721565 or audleycommnitynews@ Assistant Editor: Sue Wykes from our readers. yahoo.co.uk 23, Wood Street Bignall Reporter: Margaret Pointon “It’s good to live in Audley” is a new End, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 8QL. We do Proof Readers: Linda Coleing event being organised by Ron Bourne, hope you enjoy your read. Margaret Pointon Chairman of the Audley & District E Moulton Editor. Design: Chris Tunnicliffe
The Editor of the Audley Community take this opportunity to thank both Staffordshire News, Ernie Moulton, is seen on the left Staffordshire County Council and Local Community receiving a Local Community Fund Councillor Cornes for their help Award from Audley County Councillor, during its application. Fund Award Dylis Cornes, at the Audley Community If you are a local voluntary group Centre in July 2010. The Staffordshire who are looking for funding you can obtain an application form by going to: Local Community Fund is provided to www.staffordshire.gov click grants, each County Councillor to distribute to or by contacting your County Councillor groups within their area to help with Dylis Cornes at: 01782 720289 local projects. Audley Community News Or email to: will be using the funding to help provide [email protected] a new computer and software to assist them in producing their magazine. Audley Community News wishes to
Saturday morning. Bottles and can and maybe help to persuade people to Early Clean up other debris had accumulated with the take their rubbish home with them. advent of spring and its lighter nights, If you wish to come along any by local group therefore club members decided to give Saturday morning at around 10 am, the area a clean sweep. Over half a you will find club secretary Rob at the Members of the Audley Parish dozen bin bags full of rubbish were entrance of Leddy’s field at the end Bowmen spent early May of this year in collected. The Bowmen rent the woods of Hall Street Audley, just past the a clean up operation of the woods and from the Parish council which enables Audley Theatre. We would love to nature area at and around the area them to follow the sport of Archery and see you. If you wish to have more known as Leddy’s Field. they have seen an increase in litter over details please contact Rob on: The Bowmen hold Field Archery the past year. They hope with this clean 01782 721731. sessions at Leddy’s Field on each up to encourage visitors to the area and 4 Readers letters Audley Community News
care for the patients are very kind and without knowing what was behind the caring. I wish all care homes were like archway. I spent all my school holidays this one. with my grandparents in Diglake Sadly Barbara has Alzheimer and Street and many more over my adult does not remember her past, but with life. It was very interesting to read the daily visits from family, old photographs background of this building, it’s great and news from Bignall End from your to hear preservation instead of the excellent Audley Community News, we constant demolition of old important bring back some memories for Barbara. buildings as is such the case these Many thanks to our cousin Avis days. If you recall I met you a few years Hughes who sends me A.C.News and ago with a reference to an article in your Linda, Claire, John & Ruth of Diglake magazine regarding the memorial jugs Street, Margaret Whitmore, Mrs Martin from the Diglake Mining Disaster. Dear Editor and Nancy Hassall who regularly ask I am now attempting a family tree I enclose a photograph of my aunt Avis about my aunty. It means so much and would love to have anything in print Barbara Hiscocks with our Town Mayor to her when I tell her about her former about the Johnson family and their on the occasion of her 90th birthday in neighbours. former members of the family. I would March 2010. I have recently received your be pleased to hear from any of your Barbara was born in Diglake Street, latest issue of the A.C.News and was readers who may help me in obtaining Bignall End and lived there until March pleased to see the article on the “Old any family details. 2009, when due to ill health she came Coach House” as I too watched this If any of your readers have details I to live in the Nursing Home in our village programme on T.V. and had great would be pleased if they would contact in Wales. It is a well appointed home pleasure working out exactly where the Editor of the magazine who has my in a woodland setting, she is very well the house was in Audley, as I must details. Sheila Hiscocks (nee Johnson) looked after and the local women who have passed the entrance many times Bridgend.
Dear Editor of the Rescue Team who helped at the was my dear late mum’s uncle, who Through your wonderful ACN I would Minnie Pit disaster, etched on all of the left behind a widow with a family of like to thank Tony Lancaster for the faces of these brave men told of how five young girls. My great Aunt Rose publishing of his book “Audley Through grave their job had been. I do have a Johnson never married again and Time”. What lovely reminders of how copy of the Memorial Service held in struggled as so many families did at that our village life used to be. Just picking connection with this terrible disaster time to rear them all on her own. She up on one of the photographs. The which I can supply if needed. did this with pride and all of her girls picture I am referring to (above) is that One of the men who lost his life were a credit to her. Pauline Ninnis [email protected] Readers letters 5
Back row: Alice Proctor, Millicent Morrow, Brenda Bushell, Jean Maddock, Irene Gibson, Hazel Maddock, May Rowley Front row: Gladys Rowley, Rene Cheadle, Joan Walker, Millicent Taylor, Nellie Cheadle, Jean Evans, Marion Barnett, Marjorie Cheadle, Kathleen Proctor.
Dear Editor Queen at the Primitive Methodist back some of those lovely memories I was looking through some of my Chapel Audley. It is dated 1936 and the which I myself still have. old pictures and came across the one picture was taken in Maddock Street Kind regards. above of the Carnival Audley. Maybe it would help to bring Joan Brockley Bignall End.
Dear Editor several evenings throughout the week, evenings and that is bad enough. I I read in the Sentinel newspaper perhaps a community post should be would not like to walk at these times! on 28th May 2010 that the police in re-investigated at the usual trouble Perhaps other villagers could give their Norton are to convert a vacant property spot. There certainly appears to be views on a permanent Community post into a “Community Post” to enable sufficient empty properties—or part in Church Street? neighbourhood police officers to spend properties available which would be Ray Rutter more time on their patch. Our own ideal and could even include a security police house on Nantwich road was camera. I am informed that many of closed some years ago despite public the trouble makers travel to Audley If you have something that you’d protest, but I will admit that this was from surrounding areas as it is seen as like to share with the community, not best positioned for maximum a good and easy place to meet up and why not get in touch: effect. In view of problems now cause trouble. I have driven through [email protected] encountered in the village centre on the village centre on some of these 6 Audley & District Family History Society Audley Community News Natural Gas In 1968 town (or coal) gas was still being supplied from local gasworks to customers, but all was about to change as plans commenced to supply natural gas from the North Sea to the whole of the U.K. How many readers know (or remember) how important Audley was in those plans? In the largest engineering project of its kind to that date, a 36 inch gas pipeline was laid directly from the Bacton gas terminal in Norfolk to Audley, with branches along the route to other parts of England and The pipeline being laid past the site of the The pipeline as it passes through Wales. From Audley three branches Minnie Pit at Halmerend. At the time the Audley parish. were constructed to supply North pit shaft was enclosed with corrugated Wales, Merseyside and the North West iron sheeting. of England, with a spur from Audley additionally supplying the Potteries. The huge task of converting appliances to natural gas began locally in September 1968 involving every home and business which used gas. By April 1969 customers in North Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire were using natural gas instead of town gas. This eventually brought about the closures of local gasworks, including those at Audley and Kidsgrove.
The trenching machine and pipe-laying hoist. The pipeline as it passes through Audley parish with Rye Hills in the background.
The photographs were all taken in October 1978 and are reproduced by kind permission of Jim Pointon. Audley & District Family History Society The society meetings are in Audley Church Hall: Admission £1.00 to non-members. All welcome. Research 2-4pm on the first Wednesday in every month Talks 7.30-9pm on the first Friday in January, March, May, July, September and November Research 7-9pm on the first Friday in February, April, June, August, October and December E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.acumenbooks.co.uk/audleynet/famhist Visit the website for ‘The Changing Face’ series of photo articles on Alsagers Bank, Audley, Bignall End, Halmer End, Miles Green and Wood Lane. Click on ‘Old Audley’ link on home page [email protected] Features 7 St James Church Heating Problem Due to the poor quality of our existing work will be removed making this area oil fired boiler, its replacement with 3 much tidier. individual gas fired boilers (phase 1) Longer term, phase 2 will introduce is to be implemented with the utmost approximately 8 or 9 fan convector urgency. The cost of the upgrade to heaters against the church walls. the heat generation system complete These will run on separate circuits at with the sophisticated control system is above 80°C and will blow warm air estimated at £20K with further costs to across the main areas of the church install a gas meter. at start up then slow down once The existing heat distribution system the required temperature levels are consists of 50 mm diameter steel pipes achieved. The design of the second and radiators both of which radiate heat phase will not become completely clear into the air but run at a low temperature until we have completed the first phase. of about 65°C. Since many of these It is hoped to install the new boilers pipes can be touched, it is necessary during the autumn but we will need Our original proposals to introduce a to keep the temperature at this level. to raise more funds for the additional pressurised warm air system have been Short term, we will still need to use the radiators required as part of the rejected by the Lichfield Diocese. Since Calor Gas blowers for initial warming up second phase. then we have been perusing alternative especially in the cold weather. We are planning to hold solutions based on the circulation of Once installed, the old boiler will another Church Open Day water to provide a satisfactory heating be disconnected but left where it is as over the weekend of 25th/26th system. There are two basic parts to the space is not required and it would September when tower visits any heating system, the generation of be expensive to remove. What will be including the bell room will be heat (phase 1) and the distribution of most noticeable from the outside of the available. Trevor Carman – that heat (phase 2). church is that the old oil tank and pipe Church Maintenance Officer. Audley Methodist Church forthcoming events
During the weekend of September Audley Male Voice Choir will be singing. 4th and 5th Audley Methodist Church During this weekend we hope to have will be celebrating 200 years of a display of items of relevant historical Methodism in the Bignall End / Audley interest. area. During the Saturday afternoon we will be celebrating our the Covenant Players will be performing 26th September Harvest Festival services. two plays of approximately 30 minutes 16th October10.30am-12.30pm Coffee & Song with Audley Ladies Choir. each. Between these plays will be a tea. On Sunday 5th September, ictorian Christmas Market with the morning service will be led by Dr. 20th November 10.30am-1.30pm Christmas Music by Audley Brass. Kevin Watson from the Engelsea Brook 18th December 10.30am-12.30pm Coffee & Mince Pies. Museum, and the evening service will be led by Rev’d. Raymond Jones – a former member of Audley Methodist Look out for other events on our community calendar: Church. As part of the evening service Please come and join us – a warm welcome awaits you. 8 Who? Why? & Where are they now. Audley Community News Can you help? This photograph was found in a drawer in Chapel Street Bignall End and we would love to know what was the event, where was the picture taken and who are the people in the picture. Maybe it was a wedding picture, we would love to know. If you have any information please contact the Editor Tel: 01782 721565. Halmer End Youth Football Team 1950s John Brayford of Knutton, formerly of Wood Lane wants to know if anyone can recall any of the 4 missing members of the team who left before this picture was taken. It appears that after they played this match they went off home and John would love to know who they were. Contact the Editor with any details. Back row: K Clutton, E Johnson, R Stubbs. 01782 721565 Front row: P Dale, A Dumbill, J Brayford, J Cookson Need a Handyman? Wish to find a Call Anthony for those jobs you never get around to. former friend PAINTING & Agnes Baddley (nee Robison) of Trentham would DECORATING - love to know the whereabouts of a former friend from her school days. GARDENING Can anyone help to trace Betty Rhodes who used to live JOINERY - close to the Alsagers Bank School. Agnes seems to think GENERAL DIY that Betty moved to the Sneyd Green area and would love A.S. Handyman Services. 30 Wood Street, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent. to rekindle her friendship if possible. If you have any details please contact the Editor who will pass on the information. Tel: 01782 721387 Mobile: 07952 165133. [email protected] Audley & District Community Centre 9
Audley & District Community Centre
Web: www.audleycommunitycentre.ik.com Email: [email protected] Secretary: 07946734008 Booking Enquiries: 07506159834 POP-IN for a coffee...... MONDAY We are looking for volunteers who are able to give a helping hand during our Indoor Bowling Club ~ 1.30pm Coffee Mornings, and Fundraising Events...... you don’t need any experience, just Contact: Doris 01782 722248. a willingness to help. If you would like to know more then come to our Coffee Weight Watchers ~ 6.00pm morning on Wednesday 8.30am until 11.30am, have a coffee, see what happens and if you are interested then Just ask Ron, Dot or Sue who will be able to tell you all about it. Or if you prefer contact Ron on 07946734008. Thank you. TUESDAY Indoor Bowling Club ~ 1.30pm Contact: Doris 01782 722248. WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Slimming World Having a Party? Start 5.30pm and Start 7.00pm Starting a Keep Fit Group WEDNESDAY or a Reading class? Bargain Sale, Coffee Morning & Need a room for a Meeting or a Internet Café ~ 9am until 11.30am Public gathering? ……………… Audley Community Newsletter Contact our Booking Secretary 1.30pm until 3.30pm Contact: Ernie 01782 721565 on 07506159834 or email: [email protected] for more information. THURSDAY Ju-Jitsu ~ 6pm COFFEE MORNING Contact: Deb 01782 723960 & BARGAIN SALE Every Wednesday FRIDAY 8.30am until 11.30am Fighting Fit With Lea ~ 4.15pm with FREE Internet Café Contact: 07751551939 9.30am until 11.00am SATURDAY MORNING My BabyTime ~ Every 2nd & 4th Contact: Charlotte 01260 299337 Scouts Car Wash ~ Coming up………… Every 3rd 10am Christmas Market 13th November 2010 Car Boots 2010 10am until 3pm Please contact Parish Of Audley Medieval Society on 07762285315 for more information 10 Features Audley Community News
Staffordshire will be offered a brand County Councillor Ben Adams, How Safe is new single or double under blanket Cabinet Member for Communities and as a replacement. Culture said: “People should make the Details about testing venue most of this opportunity to get their Your Electric dates and times are as follows – electric blankets tested and check that Audley Pensioners Hall, Church they’re safe. Blanket? Street, Audley. October 2nd 2010. Older people in particular can benefit 9am – 1pm. from this as they will be given a free Alternatively, those who are unable blanket if their old one is unsafe.” to get to the testing centres can take To book a free Home Fire Risk their blankets to a local drop off point. Check contact: 0800 0241 999. With autumn approaching it will Kelvin Chell Risk Reduction Manager For all other non emergency enquiries soon be time to dig out electric for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue contact: 08451 22 11 55 or log onto: blankets once again. Service said: “Hundreds of people are www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk or Staffordshire Fire and Rescue injured every year in fires caused by www.direct.gov.uk/firekills. In an Service and Staffordshire County faulty electric blankets, so ensuring emergency dial 999. Council are urging the public to think yours is safe is really important. The Running in conjunction with this about their safety and will be testing test is free so we encourage people event representatives from Assisted electric blankets free of charge to come along and get theirs checked. Technology / Age Concern / Aspire in Audley. We find that a lot of people fold up their Housing / Recycle with Newcastle BC / Any blankets that fail the testing electric blankets when they’re not in and Staffordshire Police will be on hand. will not be handed back, but those use, however this damages the internal people aged over 60 and living in wiring, making them dangerous.” New Cemetery for the Parish After years of negotiation with viewing the recently purchased field at and the Methodist Church Bignall End Staffordshire County Council, Newcastle the entrance on Nantwich Road Audley. only having a few more burial spaces Borough Council have finally succeeded Councillor Cornes informed the left. Work to clear the site should be in purchasing the land in Nantwich Newsletter that it had been a well starting immediately with a car park Road Audley for a new cemetery for worthy battle to secure the land which being built first, then the rest of the land the parish of Audley. Audley’s County the Parish desperately needs, with St will be cleared as and when the land is Councillor Dylis Cornes can be seen Johns’ Church grave yard now being full required for burials.
Round Table in Audley Most clubs meet about once a Christmas lights for town centres. Round Table is a national organisation fortnight, either for a social night out or There are no limits to what a club can for young men between 25 and 45 who to help locally with community events. achieve, and each is slightly different want to get involved in helping their Recent activities include cycling the to suit its home town. local community. The Cheshire and NW Cheshire canal loop, rock climbing, 5 a If you would like further details of Midlands Area are looking to expand the side football tournament, Comedy Store how to get involved with Round Table number of Round Tables in the towns in Manchester, archery, fencing, whiskey call 01270 874206, or visit the National locally, and are looking particularly at tasting, running a beer festival, putting website www.roundtable.co.uk Audley, Newcastle and Holmes Chapel. on a music festival & carnival, buying [email protected] Food for thought 11
Leek and Mushroom Tart Cream together the butter and Ring O’ Roses sugar until light in colour. Add the 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced beaten egg and then fold in the 250g/8oz frozen shortcrust pastry, defrosted This is a traditional old flour to form a dough. Lightly flour fashioned recipe. 25g/1oz butter the surface and roll out the dough 125g/5oz button mushrooms, quartered to a thickness of 5mm/¼inch. Cut 100g/4oz butter or margarine 2 medium eggs 50g/2oz caster sugar out into circles with a 4cm/1½ inch cutter. Place onto the baking 60ml/4 tblsp single cream or milk 1 egg yolk tray. To make the almond topping Salt and Pepper 100g/4oz plain flour whisk the egg white in a clean Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Roll out A little flour for rolling out bowl until frothy. Then add the the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use caster sugar and the ground it to line a 23cm/9inch fluted flan dish. Place a For the topping almonds and mix together. Place circle of greaseproof paper inside and fill with 1 egg white the mixture in a piping bag with baking beans. Place in the oven and cook for 10 75g/3oz caster sugar a plain nozzle and pipe a circle of minutes. Remove the paper and beans and cook 50g/2oz ground almonds the mixture around the edge of for a further 5 minutes. Melt the butter in a frying the biscuits. Place in the oven and Decoration pan and add the leeks and the mushrooms. Cook bake for 15minutes. Leave to cool slowly for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally 60ml/4tblsp red jam or jelly on the baking tray. When they are until they have softened. Leave to cool slightly completely cold fill the centres of then place them in the pastry case. Beat the Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/ the biscuits with the jam. Gas 4 and grease a baking sheet. eggs and cream or milk together and season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture carefully over the leeks and mushrooms. Place on a baking sheet and return to the oven and cook for 30 to Apple and 35minutes until the filling has set. The tart can be Lime Pudding served either hot or cold. 6 green sweet apples, cored and cut into quarters 100g/4oz melted butter. 25g/1oz caster sugar and a BBQ Beef and Cheese Burger pinch of cinnamon 1 large red onion 2 eggs 500g/18oz beef steak mince 50g/2oz soft light brown sugar 30ml/2tblsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tblsp golden syrup 100g/4oz cheddar cheese, cut into 4 equal cubes Handful chopped parsley 6tblsp milk Salt and Pepper 225g/8oz sifted self raising flour 4 Large Baps Grated zest and juice of 2 limes Lettuce leaves 2 tomatoes Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/ Gas 4. Butter a 20-25cm/8 to 10inch Cut half of the onion into rings and set aside. Finely ovenproof dish. Cut each of the apple chop the rest of the onion and put into a large quarters in half. Put approx a tblsp of bowl. Add the mince, Worcestershire sauce and the the melted butter in a pan and fry the parsley. Season well and mix all together. Shape into apples with the cinnamon and caster 4 burgers and push a cube of cheese into the centre sugar for a couple of minutes. Remove of each, then reshape to fully enclose the cheese. from the heat and allow to cool. Place in Brush the burgers with a little oil and cook on a hot the ovenproof dish. Beat the eggs with BBQ for 10 to 15 minutes, turning halfway. Check the soft brown sugar and syrup. Stir in to make sure they are cooked all the way through the remaining butter and milk. Add the and set aside to rest. Cut the baps in half and brush flour to the mixture and whisk in the the cut side with oil and BBQ cut side down until lime juice and zest. Pour the batter over toasted. Put some onion rings, lettuce and tomato the apples and bake in the oven until onto the base of each bap, top with a burger and golden. Serve with cream or custard. some ketchup if required. Place the other half of the bap on top and serve. 12 Features Audley Community News
The Parish Of Audley Black Dog Molly dance group. Live by Mrs Deborah Jane Forster- Sharples Medieval Society St medieval music was performed by and son Cameron. There were visits to “Forlorn Hope” on their historically the Fayre from St John Ambulance and George’s Celebrations accurate instruments and Jenny Audley Local Responders who watched Mawdsley with Debbie Berrieman on 24th of April 2010 was the over the events. Staffordshire Fire their woodwind instruments and James culmination of more than 14 months of and Rescue and our local community on guitar. Refreshments were provided hard work by members of the Parish of police were on hand to give guidance by Brian’s Ice cream, with queues for Audley Medieval Society (PAMS). On an support. A big thank you goes out Mrs Bumbles Baked Potatoes and the the day with help provided by other local to all the volunteers and Peak Pursuits “Old Spot” sausages and burger stand. community groups they presented the and Audley Workingmen’s Club for Snacks and drinks were served in the parish with a Medieval and Community providing the parking, the Millennium Audley & District Community Centre Fayre at the Millennium Green in Audley. Green Committee and Audley & District by Chairman Ron Bourne and his wife Visitors to the Fayre enjoyed Community Centre for all their help. Dorothy. mother and all the mums who have demonstrations of Medieval Combat Dawn Dobson from the Community and Justice by Les Miles des Marches sadly passed away, who will always be Centre and Barbara from the Children of remembered and sadly missed by their (Re-enactment society). Audley Residents Association provided loving families. Humour was supplied by Percy Tombola and a Prize every time stall. Members of the PAMS committee Harmonica (the jester with the Polecat), Members of the Millennium Green and volunteers have worked for the GrOmmet Theballoonwyzzrd spent his Trust Committee were on hand to last 14 months in order to bring this day making bespoke balloon models for answer questions about the Green. event to the people of the parish of the children and they also enjoyed the The Audley Scouts created and paraded Audley and make it a day to remember. Face painting with Debbie Travis. Julia their colourful Dragon through the from Absolute Beauty provided for the village of Audley, see picture above Although we applied for every grant more fashion conscious with Tattoos left, outside the scout building in that we thought was available, from that glistened like jewellery. There were Wereton. St James’ Church opened local government bodies we were many other attractions for the visitors to the 14th century tower to visitors so not successful. The only grant which enjoy including real jewellery created by they could take in a birds eye view of PAMS received came from the Audley & Minimal Marzipan, tooled leather goods the village. There were opportunities District Community Centre who we are and toys from Mr Fred Tibbets. Robin to have your picture taken with a bird most grateful to. In the next few months and Joanne Spencer with Arthur (the of prey provided by Muse of J.T.S after we have dusted down we will start dog) brought the delights of Shropshire Falconry and medieval dress was on thinking about next year’s event which Lavender stall to the Medieval Fayre. hand for you to try and have a picture will be on the 23rd April 2011 and if you Roger Joy of the Katherine Swynford taken. ”Best Dressed Shop Front” from wish to become involved why not come Society provided a taste of Brass the village went to C.W. Mottram & along and talk to us. Rubbings. The subject of dance was Family (funeral directors) - picture above Please email us on: covered in the medieval period by shows Brad from the PAMS group parishofaudleymedievalsociety@ Les Miles des Marches and Victorian/ presenting the award to Mr Mottram. hotmail.co.uk. Tel: 07782 349 524 Edwardian period by the entertaining The Medieval Mayhem race was won or 07762 285 315 [email protected] Features 13 Rave Reviews for Dry Rot at Audley Theatre
Audley Theatre have yet again known shows. We had individual songs A Season in the life excelled themselves with their latest from Chelsea Taylor, Bethany Moulton, of Audley Theatre production of the comedy farce Dry Rachel Hopkins, Rachel Sawkins and Rot. The theatre was packed for each Beth Shaw, together with laughter from Pauline Johnson has informed the of the performances and considering the one and only Matt Kinsey. It is a newsletter that they have had a very the rehearsals had been interrupted as marvellous sight to see the youth of our busy year at the Theatre, with four some of the cast were stranded abroad village making a night’s entertainment productions of their own between due to the volcanic ash erupting in to remember. September 2009 and July 2010. Iceland, they all portrayed their parts For all those readers who didn’t There were two senior productions, a with excellence. The play was written know that our parish of Audley had a pantomime (Aladdin) and they have just by John Chapman. It tells the story Theatre - The Audley Players in 1967 completed a youth production. Apart of three bookmakers who try to win purchased the local cinema known as from those productions the theatre back their recent losses by stealing the The Palace Cinema which stands in Hall has had various bookings, Trent River favourite horse and replacing it with a Street Audley close to the Library. Since Band, Audley Brass Band, North Staffs drugged horse. the purchase in 1967 the members and Music Hall and recently The Academy Martyn Kerr, a talented comedy committee of the theatre have helped For Theatres and finally Arts-Plus Two actor, played the part of the innocent to transformed the former derelict Schools of Dance. This of course bookmaker perfectly and had the building into a warm comfortable means that many hours of voluntary audience in stitches laughing as he venue for all kinds of entertainment, work have been needed to participate practised mounting a horse by using with recent upgrades on the technical in and staff the productions including a settee. Robert Blundred made his facilities, enlarging the premises with all the bookings we have had. The acting debut at the theatre and I am dressing rooms and workshop area. theatre wishes to say a huge ‘THANK sure he will be a great asset to the The main walls of the original building YOU’ to all concerned. Our two Senior company in the future. Other excellent “The Coronation Picture House” are productions– All In Good Time and Dry performances were given by Phil Quick, this year 100 years old and over the Rot were both entered into the North his wife Kate Quick, Lynne Williamson decades have echoed to the sounds of Staffs Drama Association Festival and and Richard Royall. entertainment. Long may they continue at a Gala Night in Stafford in June this The play finished with loud applause to do so and what a story they could tell! year, Audley Theatre was once again and the audience left the theatre Looking forward now to Future proud to hear we had nominations with smiles on their faces, all looking Events. Our October production is “ in eight categories and we were forward to the next production. Audley Relatively Speaking”- a light comedy by successful in taking four of the honours. Theatre once again showed off its Alan Ayckbourn. (Greg and Ginny are Keith Williams Trophy - 2nd Place - for talented youth section in July with their living together but Greg is becoming “All in Good Time” John Goldsmith Rose performance of Summer Showtime suspicious he is not the only man in her Bowl - Best Stage Presentation - ”All to much appreciative audiences. The life and when Ginny decides to visit her in Good Time” The Junior Trophy - Best energy shown in the fabulous dance parents in the country, Greg decides Performance Under 21 - Becky Salt- routines was unbelievable and was to follow her with somewhat hilarious Mountain Betty Bode Memorial Trophy well worth the visit to the Theatre. We results). One not to miss! Jan/Feb 2011 - Best Comedy Performance - Richard were entertained with excerpts from - We will be presenting the ever popular Royall - Dry Rot. Congratulations to all the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Blood “Dick Whittington” as our pantomime concerned. Brothers, Whistle Down The Wind and More detail can be found in the next the Wizard Of Oz - a variety of well issue of this magazine. 14 Bereavements Audley Community News
and friends gathering at the Bignall End Cricket Club. Norman lived the majority Ronald Johnson of his life in the parish of Audley, but We sadly announce the death of his last few years were spent living Ronald Johnson aged 86years. He died in Talke, allowing him to be closer to in his home village of Pencoed, Bridgend his immediate family. Norman was in Wales on the 20th May 2009. Ronald the opening batsman for Bignall End was a former resident of Diglake Street, Cricket Club for over 30 years and was Bignall End and was a local miner. very passionate about the sport and Ronald’s school days were spent at also a keen Port Vale supporter. He the Ravensmead school and then on to was a family man through and through, Halmer End before starting work in the Norman Roberts he leaves behind a very proud family pottery industry then becoming a miner. Norman Roberts was born on the including his son Philip and daughter- In 1944, Ronald was transferred to the 30th October 1921 and sadly passed inlaw Janice. He will be sadly missed Wern Tarw colliery in Wales following away on the 8th July 2010. A service by his grandchildren and great- his marriage. Ronald’s father was of thanksgiving was conducted at St grandchildren who adored him. His true William Johnson and his mother was James’ Church Audley, then followed by love however was his wife Elsie, who Myra Brooks. Ronald is sadly missed by cremation at the Bradwell Crematorium, had passed away 16 years previously, 5 generations of his family who live in on Wednesday 21st July 2010. now together again. God bless you Pencoed, Wales and relatives who live in This was then followed by a family Granddad. the parish of Audley. Patricia May Ada Whitmore Spencer Griffiths Pleavin (Pat) Peacefully on March 15th 2010 Spencer Griffiths peacefully passed On the 27th of February 2010, at the Lyme Valley Residential Home, away at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice Pat sadly passed away after a battle Ada aged 85 passed away. Ada lived aged 61 years on the 2nd June 2010. with illness which she fought so in the parish of Audley for 54 years, Spencer was a resident of Wood Lane courageously. Pat leaves loving first in Vernon Close then Meadowside and formerly of Edward Street, Bignall husband Malcolm, devoted son Mark Avenue. She was the wife of the late End. He sadly leaves his loving wife and her loving daughter Nicola. Pat Fred Whitmore and much loved mum Janet and was the adored father of was the daughter of George and Irene of Terry, Karl, Carol, Wendy and the late Darren, Tracey and Stephen, treasured Ankers and she lived in Halmer End and Marie. Ada was also a cherished Nan son to Dorothy and the late Harry and later in Queen Street, Audley together and Great Nan. Her funeral was held dear brother to John and Roy. Spencer with her sister Kath and her brother at the Audley Methodist Church, New was a former pupil at the Halmer End George. Pat and Malcolm were married Road Bignall End. Please accept our school and on leaving school became on the 23rd of August 1975 and they condolences, Ada will be sadly missed an apprentice mechanic at the Miles both helped Malcolm’s Mum, Mona by all her family and friends throughout Green Garage. During his life time Latham at the Butchers Arms public the parish. Spencer was always a pleasant mild house. Pat was very popular and loved man, who would always find time for by all, especially her niece, great nieces his family and friends. The funeral and her grand children who loved her was held at the Bradwell Crematorium dearly. Pat will be sadly missed by on June 12th and all donations went her loving family and friends and all Make an to the Audley Health Centre. Spencer who knew her. In memory of Patricia, announcement will be missed by so many. To all his donations of £225.45 was given to the family and friends, please accept our British Heart Foundation and £230.00 If you have an condolences. to the Douglas McMillan Hospice. announcement you’d like Malcolm and family wish to thank to make please email everyone for their kind thoughts and audleycommunitynews@ support through difficult times. yahoo.co.uk Please accept our condolences. [email protected] Bereavements 15
with her late husband Bill, she was a You Are Important In much loved mum to Lin, Norman, Pam moments of doubt and Stewart, Nan to Jane and Debbie, You may say it aloud, “ I’m nobody Great-Nan to Cameron, Kate & Jason, special just a face in the crowd, I won’t also a loving sister to Doris and John. be remembered For the things that Joyce was a resident of Birch Road, I’ve said, I’ve little to show For the Boon Hill for the last 40 years and a life that I’ve led ‘’ Well listen to me, well known member of Wood Lane Get your head off your chest Don’t Methodist Church . She could often be judge your importance By fame and seen walking her dog Poppy in Bignall success, You’ve set yourself standards End on her way down to Londis and will And values of worth, You’re loved and Joyce Embling be sadly missed by all her friends and considered the salt of the earth. For the nee Cloney family . The funeral was held at Wood genuine feelings That set you apart And Lane Methodist Church followed by a the caring affection That springs from short service at Bradwell Crematorium your heart. With the warmth and the Peacefully on Sunday 7th February on Friday 19th February. The poem wisdom In the words that you speak, 2010 at the Ravenswood Care Home which I have sent in was found amongst These are the talents That make you in Kidsgrove, 11 days before her 82nd her belongings and was my granddad’s unique. Plus one added extra Required birthday Joyce passed away with her favourite poem. of a star You’re the last one to know loving family by her side. Re-united Debbie. How important you are.
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health based initiatives. Artsmark Silver visit from an assessor to judge whether had been gained in 2007 and the school or not they met the demanding standards Quality also achieved the Financial Management of the highly prestigious Inclusion in Schools Standard and full Dyslexia Quality Mark. Whilst at the time of Marks at Friendly Status. going to press the school awaits official The school was delighted when in confirmation, feedback and provisional Ravensmead May it received confirmation that it had reports indicate that the school may also The Summer Term at Ravensmead achieved the Artsmark Gold Award. be confident of gaining this award. once again proved to be a busy one. This prestigious award recognised its Large numbers of pupils joined Two noticeable events were Quality excellence in Music, Dance, Drama and Ravensmead during the 2009/2010 Marks applied for during this period. Art. Few schools gain the Gold level academic year and although five of its Ravensmead was already recognised of this award, but Mrs Goodall, the Art classes are now full, there are some as a school with excellent practice in a Co-ordinator who put the application places for younger children in its Nursery number of areas. The Basic Skills Quality together, said that it is in recognition of and Reception classes. The school Mark was gained in recognition of its the whole school’s determination to meet is always willing to show prospective work in Numeracy and Literacy. ‘Healthy the broader needs of its pupils to enable parents around to meet some of the staff School Status’ recognised for their Travel them “to be the best that they can be”. and to take away a prospectus. Please Plan, healthy eating and a range of other At the end of term Ravensmead had a contact the school on 296635.
for two afternoons each week, he will Sponsored Cycle Ride Retirement of also be ‘retiring’ this summer. Brian Margaret Chidlow Viggars joined Ravensmead back in During May a number of parents of 1980. Brian will also be remembered pupils and “Friends of Ravensmead” and Brian Viggars for his organisation and professionalism completed a 50 mile round trip from in the classroom, consistently recognised Newcastle to Meir (Knutsford) and back. After many years at Ravensmead by others. In many ways, a quiet The following people; Kevin Jones, Dave Primary School two of the most popular man, like all experienced teachers Smith, Ian Smith, Dan Walkaden, Stuart and experienced members of staff are he also saw ‘new initiatives’ come McFarland, Pete Gordon completed 50 retiring. Both members of staff have and go. He embraced new ideas and miles. Shirley Smith and Sonny completed seen many changes at Ravensmead over particularly new technologies with 20 miles. They all trained hard for several the years. youthful exuberance. Mr Viggars will, weeks. The group included members Margaret Chidlow joined Ravensmead however, be remembered for his musical who cycle regularly and novices such in 1994 and over the years she expertise. Himself an accomplished as Kevin Jones. During the cycle ride has taught most age groups. Her player of a range of instruments, he has there were a few hurdles to contend with background in secondary education also played and recorded professionally including a puncture but they all managed helped her with her sporting expertise. in addition to being a piano tuner. Mr to complete it. Over £1,100 has been She was the Physical Education Viggars is an unassuming man but donated to Ravensmead Primary school Co-ordinator for several years and his Key Stage 2 performances leave and, as usual, David Bell the Headteacher her netball teams had many, many an amazing legacy. Audiences and was delighted to accept this terrific sum successes. In more recent years she ‘players’ over the years will never forget of money. The funds raised will be used has successfully co-ordinated Numeracy. ‘Ravensmead Rascals’, ‘Tom Sawyer’, to develop the pond area of the school Margaret Chidlow enjoyed a reputation Pied Piper’ and most recently ‘Sleeping garden, put in additional pathways and for the very highest level of organisation. Cutey’. Several Headteachers have to develop the KS2 landscaped area. Her lessons were enjoyed by OFSTED, commented that with Mr Viggars as Funds have already been spent on the the local authority but most importantly Musical Director, these outstanding floral displays at the school entrance, by the pupils themselves. Margaret performances were organised with the filling of some thirty hanging baskets Chidlow will be remembered for many the minimum of fuss and changes to and countless tomato plants in the things, but perhaps pupils, parents and timetables. school greenhouse. The children in the staff will remember Margaret for her Mr Viggars and Mrs Chidlow will be ‘gardening club’ have all been busy with caring nature. Nothing was ever too greatly missed at Ravensmead, but the these projects and they look forward to much trouble for Margaret. whole Ravensmead community wishes the purchase of additional water butts and Although Brian Viggars will continue them and their families’ health and compost bins to further develop both to teach Music to our older children happiness in the future. re-cycling and sustainability projects. [email protected] Features 17 It’s a Family Affair at the local Ju-Jitsu Club in Audley
According to mythology, Ju-Jitsu was practised by two Japanese Gods in order to control the occupants of their land. Some 2000 years later that same martial art is being practised by Professor Robert Clark a 9th Dan who has been trained in Japan. Robert is the International Co-ordinator and founder of the current World Ju-Jitsu Federation known as WJJF and he is considered to be one of the worlds leading authorities on Ju-Jitsu. Families from all over Staffordshire celebrate 3 times a year when Professor Clark visits their club which is held at the Audley Community Centre, where now a Brown Belt. The photograph above Latham, Neil Morfitt, Ant Heath, Shane he visits to assess their students on the shows Sensei Deb, with son Cameron Flanagan, Dayna Latham and Anna WJJF grading system. At present there and husband Lee. In March 2010 Dayna Thompson featured in a self-defence are 3 main instructors who teach at the Latham and Anna Thompson, members charity event at Keele University last yea. Audley club, with help of other qualified from the club, travelled to the WJJF The all female guests were treated to an coaches and junior leaders who keep headquarters in Liverpool to take part impressive display by the team as they classes fresh and interesting. Pam in the day-long Black Belt Grading that left them gasping in wonderment at the Forster is the club’s administrator and test both their un-armed combat and speed and complexity of the moves used the club owner is Sensei Deb Forster- weaponry skills. Dayna passed her 5th to quieten their aggressors. The young Sharples who set up Staffordshire WJJF Gold Tab and Anna passed her junior women on the team were particularly during 1994. Sensei Deb has been Black Belt. The last Kyu-gradings at the congratulated on their unique way of training since 1980 when she joined a club in the Audley Community Centre bringing their male counterparts down club in Chesterton with her dad Stewart were in April 2010, when 15 of the to size. The WJJF Staffs demo team Forster and other family members students passed their belts and joined are now planning to do a display at a including his brother Arthur, his son the other members of the club. Best of residents Summer Fayre in Kidsgrove Michael and a cousin Jane Riley. Five Grade Medals were awarded along with followed by joining in the ‘Its Good to live years later Deb passed her Junior Black the Student of Merit Trophy going to in Audley Day’ at the Audley Community Belt, becoming the youngest girl in the Jed Barlow and Best Attendance Trophy Centre on Saturday 4th September 2010. Congleton area to do so. In 1991 Deb going to Beth Large. The club now looks The instructors at WJJF Staffs give their went on to pass her 2nd Dan followed forward to their next Kyu-grading in time for free but charge a fee towards the by the 3rd Dan in 1994 and her 4th Dan September and the Black Belt Grading hire of the hall, examinations, equipment in 2007, this coincided with the time her at the Liverpool Headquarters in October and the inevitable rising cost of insurance. son Cameron began Ju-Jitsu classes. 2010. Continuing with the success Why not pop down and see them at one Cameron has now progressed through to of the club, the WJJF Staffordshire of their demos or just visit the club which Brown-White Belt and Debbie’s husband Demonstration Team led by Sensi Deb is open all year round including school Lee started Ju-Jitsu during 2003 and is Forster-Sharples followed by Chris holidays. COUNCILLORS ADVICE SURGERIES The following are people COUNTY COUNCILLOR BOROUGH COUNCILLOR AUDLEY PARISH COUNCIL to contact for any DYLIS CORNES IAN WILKES VICE CHAIR information regarding Tel. (01782) 720289 Tel. (01782) 722343 BERT PROCTOR Council matters. dylis.cornes@newcastle- Tel. 07900166169 staffs.gov.uk 18 Features Audley Community News Audley & District WI News Vandalism Firstly I would Like to say what a arrangements depicted the history of Regrettably, this Parish is not exempt brilliant evening we enjoyed at Audley Barthomley, in particular at the end there from the modern crime of VANDALISM. Theatre. ‘Summer Showtime’ was were two floral displays representing the Recently, we have sustained vandalism performed by the youth group, it was Barthomley Massacre with simulated to the expensive soft-surface on Bignall professional and spectacular, particularly red flames rising up, making it seem End playing field, which will cost over the sketch from ‘Blood Brothers’. as if it was on fire. We then enjoyed a £1000 to repair. Another mindless act These youngsters whom we have lovely lunch in the Village Hall. All those was to have a bonfire on the wooden watched grow from young people concerned should be congratulated for bridge at Leddy’s field. There is to professional performers deserve their hard work; I hope they raised the continual vandalism to the allotments recognition for their efforts. funds they needed. We had a wonderful at Audley. Many of the community Last year’s performance was evening in July with the Zazu Tribal groups in the parish also have problems brilliant, but this year’s blew me away. Dancers. We were informed about the with vandals and are looking to improve We had a lovely birthday party in dress they wore and what it symbolised. their security. As well as being very June, lovely food, the Audley Ladies I wondered what the villagers thought as disheartening, it all costs money, and it Choir entertained, and it was brilliant the dancers walked through the village. all has to be paid for out of the public singing ‘Jerusalem’ in such good Just belly dancers they were not, in fact purse. We would ask anybody who has company. We are very fortunate to there was no bare flesh at all. Some of any information on acts of vandalism to have so many talented lady singers - our ladies joined in the exotic mamba inform the police or the parish council I just wish I could sing! and everyone enjoyed themselves. We so that action can be taken against In June we walked through Mill Dale have Philip Lees coming in September, the offenders. to see the bluebells, stopping off at his talk is called ‘Poor Law’. We then the Wagon and Horses for lunch. We have Katy Walker talking about ‘Blaze are lucky to live near such beautiful Farm’ in October. The Council is talking countryside. Also in July some of us to us about ‘Recycling’ in November. I “It’s Good To Live walked to Barthomley Church for the can’t believe we will be talking about Flower Festival and the less-abled rode Christmas soon. If you fancy joining us In Audley Day” to the church. It was amazing. then come to St James’ Church Hall on See page 23 for details I wouldn’t know where to start explaining the last Thursday at 7.15pm. how beautiful it was. Most of the floral Bignall End Hair Studio Bignall Quality styling by qualified staff End specialist on all types of hairdressing. Barbers Shop
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172 Ravens Lane Bignall End Sot Staffs We now accept credit and debit cards Open 6 Days Per week - Tele: 01782 720737 The Apedale Valley Breakfast Meeting Anyone who is self-employed and living in the Parish Light Railway of Audley are invited to our Breakfast Meeting with a view to Networking and compiling a list of local Services and Businesses which will be publicised in the next issue of this magazine. To be held at: Bignall End Cricket Club September 17th 7.30am to 9.00am For more information please contact Jenny Smith Telephone number 07947455724
The Volunteers of the Moseley Railway Trust have worked long and hard through the hardest winter for 30 years to complete the tracks and trains for the Apedale Valley Light Railway. There have been many trials and tribulations along the way, but it looks as through the opening of the Phase One railway is now firmly in sight. All being well, we will be carrying people from a platform next to the Apedale Heritage PAINTER & DECORATOR Centre and down to Apedale Road from mid-August. Initially, QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICES trains will be on Saturdays and will use a mix of diesel and steam locomotives. The round trip is about ½ mile, and Gary Ford. Tel: 01782 622402 Mob: 07928661030 takes about 15 minutes. We are not aiming for a land speed record! The Grand Opening will take place during our annual Gala event on September 18 and 19. We are hoping to have up to three steam engines in operation on the railway, lots of visiting attractions, stalls and maybe a few surprises. The Perfect Fit Clothing Alterations, Repairs, Crafts and Gifts Our friends next door at the Heritage Centre will be offering tours down their mine and their café will be doing its roaring trade in oatcakes and all the other delicacies for which it is rightly famed. The event is from 11 to 5 on each day. Keep watching the local press for news of our railway and its Please call in to: development – and if you fancy helping, we’re on site every Unit 10, Townhouse Farm, Saturday and most Sundays – come along and have a chat. Alsager Road, Audley If you have internet access, our website is at www.mrt.org. Tel. Joanne 07788 494262 uk – the “news” page is frequently updated. 20 Features Audley Community News Cup Victory For Audley Youth Team
Audley Team: Back row: R Platt, D Green, J Glover, A Beech, J Duffy, M Page, J Thompson, J Brough. Middle row: N Green, A Cooper, L Archer, P Crisford. Font row: S Jones, S Rabbitt, M Baker, J Beech, D Ruane, C Lightfoot.
Despite being the underdogs, his team overcome all the odds and said Audley continued to press their Audley’s Youth Team were victors at “it was what these lads really deserved advantage as Nantwich had not the Britannia Stadium on the 4th of for all the hard work and dedication over recovered from the Rabbitt goal when May, when they surprised the odds these past ten years. This team has they conceded a free-kick 25 yards beating the red hot favourites Nantwich won 15 trophies over the years and won from their goal line on 70 minutes. 2-1 in the Staffordshire Football Cup all 10 finals they have been involved in, Audley’s man-of-the-match Jimmy Final. Audley’s manager Andy Beech but winning the Sentinel Cup was the Duffy who had impressed throughout gave praise to all his players after they icing on the cake”. the game with his quality distribution showed phenomenal spirit during this Audley had to survive a bright start hard fought game. from the left wing and his Rory-Delap by Nantwich driven on by their midfield style long throws, then capped an Audley who fielded a team of local man Lee McAnulty, but their slick youth have now been managed by Andy excellent individual performance by passing was repeatedly frustrated by Beech for over 10 years and it could be curling the free-kick over the wall just Audley’s skipper Matthew Baker who seen during the game that the spirit and inside the Nantwich goal. Audley could inspired his team mates throughout the camaraderie they have for each other have breathed a lot easier had Rabbitt game. Audley keeper Simon Jones was is second to none. There was plenty not fired the ball over in the 80 minute, in outstanding form and Audley were of quality shown by the Audley players which seemed to spur on opponents during the game, which included goals roared on by their fans when Audley’s Rabbitt played fellow striker Jordan Nantwich. Referee Steve Hopkins from Simon Rabbitt on 60 minutes and allowed time for injury and in the third the winning goal on 70 minutes by Thompson through on goal only to see minute of the added on time Nantwich Jimmy Duffy. Nantwich’s Dan Bells got his efforts saved my Nantwich keeper a consolation goal during injury time, Plant. But on 60 minutes Nantwich struck back with a goal by Bell to make which left the nerves on edge for the keeper Plant, could do nothing to stop the nerves jangle. Injury time went on final minutes. Audley’s Rabbitt opening his account for 9 minutes but in the end Audley Audley manager Andy Beech who is a when from 16 yards he drove the ball were the victors. What a fantastic season ticket holder at the Britannia, past the Nantwich keeper to put Audley result for our village team, we have to was ecstatic to be in the dug out to see in the lead. congratulate all who were involved. [email protected] Features 21
Sports Quiz GK MOTORSPORT Auto welding specialist. 1. Charlotte Edwards led England’s women to World Brakes, clutches, Tuning for Cup glory in which sport in March 2009. most makes and models. 2. After which sporting hero was Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton named. MOT failures free 3. Which football team plays at the JJB stadium. estimates. 4. Who was the Swedish Tennis player to win the Pre MOT inspection. men’s singles at Wimbledon in the 1990’s. 5. How did USA sprinter John Drummond disgrace Chester Road Audley SOT himself at the 2003 World Athletic Championships. Tel: 01782 721292 Mobile: 07771 533944 6. Which Lord led the UK bid for the 2012 Olympics. 7. At which club did Alan Shearer start his football Bignall End Charitable league career. Cricket Knockout 8. In badminton, how many points win a single game. Bignall End CC decided to have pink shirts for the 9. Which football team is known as the Baggies. knockout competitions and we decided to tie it into a fund 10. What sport do the New York Yankees play. raising year for cancer research as pink is their logo. The 11. What are the 3 types of sword used in fencing. shirts were sponsored by one of our second team players 12. With which county did cricketer Ian Botham end David Broadhurst and his company AIB SOLUTIONS and we his playing career. also had the cancer research logo put on the shirts. The Please turn to page 29 for the answers fund raising started in February 2010 with a race night / to the quiz. presentation night where we raised £400 towards our target of approximately £800. We then held a Pea & Pie supper night whilst the world cup was on raising £320. We then looked at upping our target to around £1500. It was decided by the cricket club to resurrect the Bignall End knockout that had not been played Plough Inn for these past 12 years. It would take on the new format CAMRA Pub Of the Month April 2010 of a 20 twenty competition comprising of 2 semi-finals and a final. The competition was held on world cup final day Opening times: (Sunday 11th July). The teams that took part were Bignall Mon 5pm - 11pm Tues to Sat 12noon - 11pm Sun 12noon - 10.30pm. Food times: End v Silverdale and Audley v Meakins. Mon 5pm - 9pm Tues to Sat 12pm - 9pm Sun 12noon - 3.30pm. The two finalists turned out to be Silverdale and Meakins. With Meakins turning out to be the winners. The competition A full varied menu of grills & traditional was kindly sponsored again by AIB SOLUTIONS who home made dishes. generously gave £500. With breakfasts, teas and a bbq all Mon - Steak night raising money for the charity and a raffle which alone raised 2 steaks, chips, peas & bottle of wine £20 £455. A great day was had by all and it was soon clear that Tea time specials we would raise well above our target. so we presented Tues-Fri 2 for £9.95 (selective menu). Paula from the cancer research organisation with a cheque Curry night - every Thursday 6pm to 8.30pm. for £2500 Curry, rice, naan & a pint of Hydes bitter, Carling or Strongbow £6.95 HOWEVER BY THE END OF THE DAY AND WITH EVERYTHING TOTALLED UP WE RAISED A STAGGERING £3250. Mon - Fri kids under 8yrs eat free Choose 1 kids menu meal free when 2 adults eat off the main menu. The other aim of the competition was that each competing team will take it in turns to host the competition and choose a Small occasions catered for, up to 30 people. charity to raise money for. Next year Audley will be the hosts. Mon - Thur bring this advert and receive a free dessert when you We would like to thank all the teams which took part and choose any main menu meal. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. all spectators who turned up helping make it a great day, not forgetting all the ladies who provided the refreshments and 2 Ravens Lane Bignall End Sot ST7 8PS did a brilliant job selling raffle tickets. For all your bookings contact Julie on 01782 720469 Thank you all Tim Myatt 22 Features Audley Community News
St. James Audley Mothers Union Mile Marathon (AMUMM) Church We are holding our “marathon” on Mothers Union Saturday morning the 11th September. We are aiming for 26 individuals, We wish to invite you to join us at our families or groups of friends to come meetings on the 3rd Thursday of every together to walk one mile (that’s a month at 7.15pm at St James Church total of 26 miles or a marathon!) The Hall. The guest speakers for the next 4 route will take us from the bottom of months are: Wilbrahams Walk, along Nantwich Road 16th September Just Us to Barthomley Road and back again. This will be followed by a light lunch in 21st October Dorothy Wright the Church Hall. We are aiming to raise “Mistress Bess” funds for the Mothers’ Union Literacy my alter ego. Development Programme which helps choose. The Christmas Tree festival 18th November Phil and Marianne families in Burundi, Uganda and Sudan will provide an excellent opportunity to Holt “How well to better health education, to become raise the profile of your organisation can you hear?” literate and to set up small businesses. within Audley and so you may choose to decorate your tree on a theme which 6th December Christmas Christmas Tree Festival Audley reflects the aims or characteristics Celebration Supper Mother’s Union is planning to hold of your group. The event will be well at 6.30pm. a Christmas Tree Festival in St James publicised throughout Audley and the Bring and Share. Church from Saturday 11th to Sunday surrounding district. The Church will 19th December 2010. We would like be open at some time during each day We are also holding our Mothers groups based in and around Audley to from the 11th to the 19th December to Union Sale at St James’ Church Hall take part in this event. To participate allow the public to view the display. on Saturday 6th November between in the Festival you will need to provide If you would like any information on 9.30am and 11.30am. There will your own Christmas tree and stand. any of the above events or would like be plenty of stalls including, Cakes, The tree can be real or artificial, but to take part or be a sponsor for the Tombola, Raffle, Fancy Goods and with a maximum height of 4 feet marathon or if you belong to a group Bric-a-Brac. Tea and Coffee will be (1.2metres). St James Church will be and would like submit a tree please available. In addition to our normal open during 9th and 10th December to contact either: Annette Dodd on programme we are planning two major allow you to set up and decorate your 01782721058 or Dorothy Wright events over the next few months. tree. You can decorate your tree as you 01782721576
Halmer End Methodist Church forthcoming Events Audley Christian Sunday 12th September Harvest Festival 3.00pm Service taken by Joan and Stan Turnbull. Viewpoint Sunday 26th September Homecoming Sunday 10.00am “Christmas begins right here!” Preacher Rev’d Jenny MacGregor A warm welcome will be given to “Mathew Pritchard” all who have become ‘lapsed’ worshippers. Original mind-blowing Magic Wednesday 29th September Chip’n’Hymn Service at 6.15pm Come along and enjoy your favourite hymns followed by the famous Saturday November 27th 2010 Halmer End Chip Buttie. St. James’ Church Hall 7.30 pm. Sunday 10th October Chapel Anniversary Service 3.00pm. Tickets £6.00 per person Service by Rev Dr Stephen Hatcher former curator of Englesea Brook (£3 for children). Museum of Primative Methodism. Including hot supper Autumn Fayre will be held in November and there will be the For tickets call Christmas Festival of Trees, more information about these items from (01782) 720352:720381 Robert Plant. Tel: 01782 721870 [email protected] Features 23 Under Sixteen Quiz Can you find the name of the Singer or Group? Jo Jo’s 1. This group could involve gossip or rumours Dog grooming service with the personal touch. that are not confirmed. Give your dog the care it needs. 2. A group who may have a head start on others, especially if it comes to decorating. 3. An insect that stings—Sabrina is one 4. A letter of the alphabet—Young people can be found in them—The number from a famous cowboy film. 5. What the future holds for us—We were all one at one time. 6. Popular multi coloured sweets normally interviewed on the sofa. 7. Not stationary—Formed by the ice age. 8. Philip, Charles, Andrew, Edward, William and Harry. 9. Not shallow—A colour made by mixing Red and Blue. 10. A member of a family—A mode of transport used when snowing. 11. Another name for a Hamlet—The world is full of them. 12. A large giant reptile who is extinct but featured in Tel: 01782 721735 a fairly recent movie. 357 Heathcote, Halmerend, SOT, Staffs, ST7 8BH 13. Large birds of prey. Many years experience. 14. Globe, hurricane and blaze. 15. A dark religious day. First correct entry WINS £15 worth of Argos Vouchers. Please send your answers to The Editor, 23 Wood Street, Bignall End, SoT. ST 7 8QL. All entries to be received by 21st October.
Answers to Catch Phrase Quiz from Issue 28 1. Arthur Askey 2. Tommy Trinder 3. Tommy Cooper “It’s Good To Live In Audley Day” 4. Billy Cotton September 4th 2010 10am to 4.00pm 5. Kojak To be held at the Audley & District Community Centre 6. George Burns 7. George Formby Why not come along and just show why “It’s Good To Live In 8. Listen With Mother Audley”. It’s FREE so come on along. Audley Community 9. The Waltons Centre has organised a full day of events to display what does 10. Fred Flintstone happen throughout our parish. Invitations have gone out to all our local groups and we will have music from Audley Brass Sorry we kept you waiting for the answers. Band, Audley Ladies Choir will be singing, a display from the Let’s blame the printers hey!!!!! local Ju-Jitsu club, many other groups will be there to just show what activities are available in Audley. 24 Features Audley Community News The Rotary Club of Audley As the Rotary year comes to an end Louise Trust. Our Santa collections Audley Rotary joined together with on 30th June, it’s an opportunity to look were at a record high and we thank other North Staffordshire clubs to back on events of the past year. everyone in the area for their generosity. purchase a plasma interactive screen The year started with the introduction We also held our traditional Christmas for a severely disabled child in Tunstall. of a new member – Peter Hunter – and meal at the ‘Butchers Arms’ and were On 9th June a number of us attended taking part in the Children of Audley entertained by Audley Brass Band. the District Quiz final in Wolverhampton Residents Association fun day, when On the 2nd December we presented where our splendid team took the title Santa went to the Ashes! a cheque to Kate Mottram who was for the first time in this club’s history. August brought along Betley Show taking part in a walk to raise money for Congratulations to the team – Paul and the first money raised by the club the Douglas McMillan hospice and on Barrow, Jim McCabe, Derek Rowley for the President’s chosen charity – the 9th December we met at the Broughton and Ian Smith. Donna Louise Trust. Photograph shows Arms where our speaker was Radio At the end of the year we visited Neil Ginnis presenting Christina Hunter Stoke’s Nigel Johnson and the guest ‘Treetops’, the Donna Louise Trust from the Donna Louise trust with the of honour was Gordon Banks. A great hospice, where we were given a very Rotary cheque. night, which also raised a substantial moving tour of the facilities and we In October, we presented cheques amount of money. presented a cheque for £5,000. to Shanice Harris of the Vibe Dance The terrible earthquake in Haiti So, as the Rotary year ends, we must Academy and Paul Sargent from Audley prompted us to raise money through a thank Roy Proctor and the staff at the First Responders. We also made a coffee morning and street collections. ‘Butcher’s Arms’ for looking after us so donation towards the restoration work This enabled us to purchase a number well throughout the year and we wish at St. James’ church. A number of us of shelter boxes. We also made a our new president – John Brunt – an also attended the District Conference donation to help the people affected by enjoyable and successful year. in Southport. the terrible floods in Cumbria. Neil Ginnis In November we held our annual We were also involved in the evening at the Evening Spice, Madeley Rotary ‘Thanks for Life’ campaign to Rotary Contacts and took part in Madeley High’s raise awareness of our campaign to Public Neil Ginnis Enterprise Day. This last event was eradicate polio and raise money for Relations: 01782 721483 much loved by Past President Deryck the programme. As well as collecting [email protected] Swindells and it was with great sadness at Tesco in Kidsgrove, along with that we learnt of his death during Kidsgrove Rotary Club, we visited the Secretary: David Royle the year. local schools to raise awareness of the 01270 764201 As in other years, we ran our Polio Plus programme. The schools [email protected] Commemorative Tree of Light, which were very helpful and generous. Website: http://sites.google.com/ again raised money for the Donna site/audleyrotaryclub
Councillor Ian Wilkes will provided you with a Free chewing FREE Gum Bins gum waste bin for details please call at the Audley post office. [email protected] Features 25
Sir Thomas Boughey High School – 160 years and planning for the next 160. In this article Dave Boston, the days, and most of these fell upon him and after years of neglect. Mr Cooper took Headteacher, reflects upon the 160 years his sister. They raised the funds through charge in 1960. Nationally, secondary of the school’s history and the new trust special services and in Frances’ case education was facing major changes and status for the school. The school was 160 through her writings as an author. Records without investment the school could easily years old, earlier this year and held a week show that Frances was a considerable have closed. Mr Cooper’s significant legacy of events to celebrate the history of the benefactor over the first 20 years or so is that he was able to secure two significant school and its founders. Completing 160 and that she was effectively paying for building projects that were to transform years makes it one of the oldest schools the school. For the first sixty years, the the school and its future. The first in 1963 in the area and it was very fitting that this school remained independent, and by gained international recognition and the year was one of our most successful in our 1900 had around 500 pupils. These were second in 1980 created the extra space history. In July after 100 years under the cramped into the small number of rooms the school needed as secondary education local authority the school returns to local housed in the original Wilbraham building. went ‘comprehensive’. Over the last twenty control with a new co-operative trust. We The school is fortunate that it has had a years or so the school has grown and gained our best ever results in examinations number of staff who have served most of developed. In recent years we have gained last year with over 82% gaining 5 of the their working life at the school providing a reputation for our value driven education top grades, putting us amongst the best essential stability. Of the five Heads that the work we have done to become one schools in the UK. During the year once have served for long periods the earliest of the first co-operative schools in the UK again we received national awards for was Mr Hewitt. He was Head through has placed us on a national stage. Soon achievement but significantly we gained the later years of it as an independent there will be a network of around 160 the prestigious ‘Outstanding School’ status school and was able to guide it through co-operative school based on the ideas in the January Ofsted inspection. This the first period under the new County and values we have helped develop. From built upon our recognition as an officially Council. One of his greatest contributions what we know about Charles and Frances designated Higher Performing School the was that he was able to secure funding Wilbraham they had great ambitions for the previous year. Over the last couple of years for new buildings, which were opened in school and I am sure that if they were able we have been researching the school’s 1914. Over the next fifty years the school to see us now they would be very pleased history and having discovered a lot about continued to grow and change. By 1936 with our achievements following the our founders we are sure they would be the decision was made to move away from excellent start they gave us. The founders very proud of the school today. In January all age schools. In our case this meant the were very clear about the need to keep this year, on Founder’s day we celebrated closure of the infant and junior departments their schools under local control and fought the history of the school and were joined and for the school to concentrate on senior to keep them independent and away from by Sir Richard and Lady Baker Wilbraham, pupils. The move was far from popular influence by ‘others’. Sadly this ended after the current members of the family that and parents took strike action to force the 60 years but we now return to local control founded the school all those years ago. local authority to provide support to help with the foundation of the new trust for the They unveiled a plaque to commemorate them get their children to school. The new school. Education is about to go through the Wilbraham family founding of the Head, Mr Bowers soon settled the school another massive set of changes and as a school. The school was founded in 1849 by down and by the time the war started had school we felt that it was vital we kept our Charles and Frances Wilbraham. Charles created a ‘very good school indeed’ as school within our community. The new had moved to the parish to take up the HMI reported. World War 2 brought many trust is a co-operative trust which means position as Vicar in the early 1800s and his problems. Although the school carried that we will not be ‘owned’ by any other sister Frances joined him soon afterwards. on at first, much as before, the constant company or group (including the co-op!) When they arrived they found the village in air raids and lack of funds for repairs and but will be a co-operative in our own rights, a very poor state. Coal Mines covered the materials soon caused problems. Later, run by our own members. Members of our area and conditions were very poor. The refugee children from Manchester joined co-operative can be parents, pupils, staff previous Vicar had even closed the Sunday the school and “even though they are from and members of the community. Over the schools and for most of the population a Catholic School and the area is strongly year we will build the membership, so if education was just not available. Over his non conformist they soon settled in” the you want to be involved - consider joining. long period as Vicar he had a remarkable Head writes in a log book. After the war Information will also be available through effect on the parish. He soon set about the the years of conflict had caused problems local shops but can be found on our task of opening schools across the area. In and the school was in a poor way, the membership website (www. co-operative. our case he and his sister were personally Head retired. The new Head, Mr Croft stb.coop). Hopefully, as our original instrumental in founding the school. After soon brought about changes and again founders wanted, we will be here for persuading a relative, Sir Thomas Boughey the school was complimented by HMI in another 160 years! There are more extracts to donate the land, they built and staffed an inspection. Sadly he was not able to from the school’s history on our website the school which opened in 1849. Running secure funding for the all important building www.stb.coop or the school’s history site, costs were considerable, even in those improvements that were urgently needed www.schoolhistory.stb.coop 26 Features Audley Community News Audley Publican returns Ladies Choir to the Gresley Arms
After spending just over 4 years transforming the Swan Bignall End into a family friendly public house, Sarah and Carl Smith have taken up the option of owning the Gresley Arms Public House in Alsagers Bank. Over the four years they have been at the Swan, the pub has won a number of awards and The choir is growing in numbers (about 32) and in it’s known for its vast array of guest beers and ciders. Sadly confidence. We have been very busy this year. It began with a Bignall End has lost Sarah & Carl but at least they have stayed quickly put-together (and well- attended) concert in February, in our parish. at the Pensioners Hall, to contribute to the funds being The Editorial team of the Audley Community News wishes raised by the Rotary Club for Haiti. During April we managed to send a message of good luck to Sarah, Carl and their family to fit in three “gigs”: entertaining the Cameo Club ; visiting and wish them every success for future. Chesterton Salvation Army; and helping celebrate Lady Day at Wood Lane Chapel. We have visited Kidsgrove Salvation Army and entertained Audley W.I. at their 40th Birthday party. On June 12th we were pleased to take part in the annual electrics, Summer Charity Concert at Halmer End Chapel. Also on the bill were the Unity Choir, Philip Cartwright with Stefan interior and Andrusyschyn and a large group of talented Sir Thomas exterior decorating, Boughey School pupils. £570 was raised for the Renal Unit at UHNS. garden maintenance We already have two bookings for September and we are looking forward to our visit to the Barthomley Tea and general Set in December. We meet at the Pensioners Hall on Tuesday afternoons. property care. Singing together is fun and good for the body and soul! Audley Ladies Choir are now looking to find a “ reserve accompanist ”: preferably a lady who will sing with the choir and would be prepared to play if necessary. For further details, contact Margaret Pointon on 01782 721 693. The photograph shows the (rather reduced) choir in For a full list of our services visit our website rehearsal on a hot day in June. www.cjbmaintenanceservices.vpweb.co.uk
Or give us a call on: 01782 729011 or Audley Brass Carol Concert 07578 456819 or email [email protected] To be held at the Audley Theatre December 11th – 7.30pm Cjb Maintenance Tickets available from Ted at: 01782 722163 Services [email protected] Features 27 News from Audley 2010 Events male voice choir Calendar A busy Choir Season has just finished well received. In September the Choir Sunday 5th September with a splendid concert at “The visits Christchurch in Stone and prior to Audley Methodist Church Beeches” Great Warford Cheshire. On this will be present at the Bi-Centenary this occasion the choir was pleased Service at Audley Methodist Church. Saturday 18th September to share the stage with Macclesfield Our annual Gala Concert will be held Christchurch Stone Silk Brass Band who are to represent on the 10th of October at the Victoria Sunday 10th October their section in the National Finals in Hall Hanley when our guests will be the Gala Concert Harrogate later this year. Both Choir Grimethorpe Colliery Band-a concert and Band thrilled a very enthusiastic not to be missed. The proceeds of Saturday 23rd October audience of almost six hundred people this year’s concert will be donated Wolstanton United Reform Church with a varied programme of music for the Donna Louise Trust. A list of Saturday 13th November Brass and Voices. The concert was other concert engagements for 2010 Congleton Methodist Church held in memory of Don Ashmore a are attached and it can be seen that former member of the first tenor section the choir has a busy “New Season” Saturday 27th November who instigated the Bi-annual event ahead. As always we are always on the Bradwell Methodist Church in 2002. This year over £6000 was lookout for new members and further raised for the local Chapel. Concerts at information can be perused on our Sunday 12th December Wolstanton, Coppenhall, Market Drayton website.(www.admvc.co.uk) Douglas Macmillan Carols ,Barthomley, and Mow Cop were also
Funds available From your Parish Council The Community Chest scheme is running again this year. It is a simple procedure to apply. If your group needs funds please contact the Audley Parish Council clerk on ‘[email protected]’ or phone 722168 for an application form. MILLENNIUM BOOK FUND The Parish Council have a small fund from the sale of the Millennium Book, which they wish to distribute to worthwhile community groups in the parish. If your group could benefit from a small grant please write to the Parish Council, c/o 68 Ravens Lane, Bignall End, ST7 8PS, by September 16th 2010. We need to know details of what you need the money for and how much.
Leddy’s Field, off Hall Street, Audley The Parish Council are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a Lottery grant of £7900 for improvements to the pathways through Leddy’s Field. Work will start shortly, and it should make the area more accessible for parishioners. Work is ongoing in this area, and we hope the residents appreciate the facility and use it whenever they can. 28 Features Audley Community News Official opening of refurbished Audley Cricket Club 1885-2010
This photograph was taken in 1963, you can see the original club house built in 1886 on the left and the new one built during 1963.
Audley Cricket Club has been around them for this wonderful transformation. since 1885 and has undergone several The builders – Pete and his Team transformations; the most recent, and (Oasis Construction) produced an most stunning, was started earlier excellent standard of workmanship this year and took several months to and must be thanked for getting the complete. The official opening took club into a position to stage the Annual place on the evening of July 10th Beer Festival in April which, once again, and was extremely well supported. was extremely successful. We are Fortunately, no rain arrived so the doors now able to offer a smart, comfortable to the balcony were opened and the function room for hire (out of season members were able to enjoy the music, if it is a Saturday) for: weddings; a drink and the balmy weather. christenings; funerals; children’s As you can see from the photographs parties; special occasions; business below, the club house has had a meetings and conferences. The room magnificent makeover, which is due will seat up to 80 people and we have to the generosity and hard work of the an excellent choice of wines, spirits Fairbanks family and many thanks go to and well kept real ale.
Louise Fenemore from issue 28 Louise made an appeal for information with regards to her family. She has had a number of contacts from our readers, but unfortunately the emailing address was incorrect in that issue. If you wish to email Louise her mailing address is as follows: [email protected] [email protected] Features 29 Official opening of refurbished Audley Cricket Club 1885-2010
July 2010 after the refurbishment with its new elevated viewing area and on the opposite page the fabulous new look bar area.
Since the Beer Festival we have The ground has regularly hosted people returning to enjoy the friendly Staffordshire County matches and atmosphere and excellent beer. New League Representative games with members are always welcome and we many complimentary comments made, hope that more people will come to this season, about the pavilion and, sample the atmosphere for themselves. especially, the Ladies’ teas. The Club is open every night and the hard working Social Committee put on Forth coming social events various evenings of entertainment at the club: such as themed discos, bands etc 11th September “Tarts & Vicars” all year round. End of Season Disco. On the cricket side of things, Audley has teams of all ages, the three senior 30th October Halloween Disco teams and Under 17s play at weekends (Children 7pm to 9pm) Adults 9pm to Late. and the Juniors during the week. Coaching for the younger ones, under For more details contact Pat Latham – David Titley, Club Chairman shaking nines to under seventeens taking place 01782 721063 and more information hands with Robert Fairbanks as he on Friday nights from 6.30pm - new can be found on the Club’s cuts the ribbon to open the newly players are always welcome. website: www.audleycc.co.uk. refurbished club house.
Answers to the Sports Tree Surgery Service Quiz from page 21 (N.P.T.C. Qualified) 1. Cricket 6. Lord Sebastian Coe Pruning / Felling 2. Carl Lewis 7. Southampton (Large or Small trees) 3. Wigan Athletic 8. 15 points Conifer hedges topped/ 4. Stefan Edberg 9. West Bromwich Albion Hedge cutting specialist. 5. He was disqualified for 10. Baseball General Garden Maintenance false starting and he 11. Foil, Epee and Sabre For FREE quotations call: James Speed refused to leave the track? 12. Durham Mobile: 07747 030858 or 01630 647619 30 Features Audley Community News CARA Fun Day On Saturday the 10th July the Children of Audley Residents Association once again provided the village with its fund raising FUN DAY. The proceeding started with the annual parade of decorated Floats, touring the village inviting the people of the parish to come along and join in the fun. The FUN DAY is held on the playing fields behind Queen Street and Wereton Road, for which the Children of Audley Residents Association are trying to raise the much needed funds to provide the people of the village with a recreation / play area. The weather was kind for them as the sun shone brightly all day, bringing crowds of visitors to the event. There was a Fairground atmosphere to the event with fun and laughter for the kids to enjoy. Tug of War for all ages, Archery, Vibe Dance displays and Bush Tucker Trials were there to take part in. There were stalls and raffles, Ice cream and refreshments available. CARA have to be congratulated on the excellent way in which the event had been organised and for all the hard work and dedication of the committee and all of its volunteers have given over these past few years. CARA is always on the lookout for people who wish to come along and volunteer, they have regular meetings at the Durber Close Meeting Centre. If you wish to become a volunteer please contact them on: 07796 052535
Police telephone contact details Crime Prevention For all none emergency: 033 123 4455 You can protect your home by To contact a local officer 0300 123 2345 following these simple steps: Followed by their collar number 1. Remember to keep windows locked. PC Rob Dolman (0 3960) 2. Remove the keys and keep them out of PCSO Ian Blyth (0 8961) sight in a safe place. PCSO Sarah Gibson (16736) 3. Keep the doors locked even when you are at home. For all emergency dial: 999 Make sure you use suitable locks (including sheds and garages) Install outside lighting. Please report all crimes to one of the above 4. Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a burglar. telephone numbers depending upon the emergency. Make it look like you are at home when you are out. Use time switches to turn on lights and radios. 5. Ensure you have secure fences and gates around your Audley Community News tries to make sure that all home and garden to prevent intruders gaining access. information which is published in this mwagazine is 6. Install a burglar alarm. correct at the time of publication. All text / emailing 7. Mark your belongings with your postcode. addresses / telephone numbers and facts have been Use an ultraviolet marker to mark expensive printed in good faith. It is impossible to clarify that all items with your postcode and house number. information and facts which have been submitted are 8. Do not leave expensive items on show to passers by. correct. We print all received information in good faith. We would welcome your information for future issues. Regards your parish PCSO Ian Blythe [email protected] Features 31
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