BROWN HILLS Drugs Indifference Parents have been accused by was to be a parents open even a local youth leaders of showing ing with the Lantern House team "almost total indifference" to on hand to give advice to drug and alcohol abuse. parents on all aspects of drug ISSUE No. 40 The cnt1c1sm followed a abuse, glue sniffing and JANUARY 1993 parents open evening featuring alcoholism, backed up by a large an advice session on the prob amount of literature and a spe 25p WHEN SOLD BUSINESSES MONTHLY lem which was attended by just cial display." ONE adult. Mr Birch said invitations were Staff at Walsall Wood Youth posted to 100 members' Centre, where the event was parents, and posters were dis held, say they are "very disap played around the area inviting pointed" by the lack of response other interested adults. Gilbert &Sullivan at from parents. "I regret that all this effort Douglas 0. Birch, leader in resulted in only one atten charge at the Brownhills Road dance," he said: Community School centre, said the evening was "I think we will be forgiven for intended to be the highlight of a concluding from this response series of events staged to coin that there is almost total indiffer A Gilbert & Sullivan produc "Patience contains some cide with European Drugs Pre ence by some parents to the wel tion is being staged at Brow lovely music, and with the pro vention Week. fare of their children." nhills Community School duction by Robert Trawford, "As our contribution, the Mr. Birch said it was only Theatre next month. musical direction by Brian Hirst, members and staff at Walsall when something went wrong Patience, which features a and with about 50 members on Wood Youth Centre organised a that such parents would seek cast of 50, will be presented by stage, it should be a most enjoy number of events for members sympathy and support, while at Walsall Gilbert & Sullivan Soci able evening." including nightly video presen the same time seeking to lay the ety from Monday February 15 to Tickets for the show are £4 for tations culminating with a quiz," blame on social workers, Saturday February 20. adults (£3.50 OAPs and stu he said. teachers and youth leaders - but David Jones, secretary of the dents) on the Tuesday, Wednes "There is no doubt that drug never themselves. Society, said the production day and Thursday, with all tic abuse is a rapidly increasing· "I and all my staff are very dis would continue the tradition of a kets £4.50 on the Friday and menace, and to quote the appointed by this lack of donation being made to charity. Saturday. Reductions are availa Deputy Chief Constable for the response from parents," he "The first evening's perfor ble on adult prices for group West Midlands in a recent televi said. mance will be given entirely for bookings. All performances sion interview, 'Drugs are the However, Mr. Birch added that the Church of England Chil start at 7.30 pm. greatest threat to our society.' the effort was not completely dren's Society, who at our last Further details can be " In our view, as youth work wasted as all the young people production at the theatre bene obtained by ringing David Jones ers, the younger age group are who attended were most fited by over £900," he said. on Aldridge 52970 or the ticket particularly vulnerable. interested in the advice given. Steve Parlett "They will be selling the tic secretary, Fran Trawford, on "The highlight of the week kets for this night, and all the Brown hills 372967. proceeds will go towards their very worthwhile charity." During the past year, Walsall Gilbert & Sullivan Society have made a £650 donation to the Par kinson's Disease Society. "We gave a concert on behalf of the National Trust, and made donations to St. Giles Hospice, Lichfield, and to the British Red Cross," said David.
IN THIS ISSUE Diamond Dukes Page 3 Brownhills Archives Page 8 Postbag Page 9
Club News Page 11 About to be crushed again7 Fleshly poet Bunthorne (Byran Till) with rapturous maidens Sue Rogers, Liz Ellison, Pauline Milne and Abigail Arnold. 2 BROWNHlllS GAZETTE, JANUARY 1993 Record your personal BROWNHILLs announcement in the Warning to motorists Brownhills Gazette - Motorists have been warned riageway while work is carried Births, Engagements, to take extra care while road out on the other carriageway. Marriages, Deaths, In Memorium, works are carried out on the A5 No right-turns will be allowed at Notice of Thanks etc. at Brownhills. the Parade junction or into 9A Coleshill Road, All announcements 10p Contraflow systems will be Deakin Avenue and Castle per word, accepted at Hodge Hill, operating along Watling Street Street. 183 High Street, from the County boundary near Birmingham 836 SOT Phase 3 (until March 29): Brownhills. Opening Times the Rising Sun roundabout to Work moves along the A5 to the the end of the dual carriageway Monday-Tuesday Ogley Hay Road junction, where at the Hanney Hay Road/Bar all right-turns will be banned. BIRTH Thursday-Friday racks lane junction. Contraflow on westbound car ROBERTS - NEE HORNSBY 9.30 - 12.30 Work is expected to last until riageway. Mr. Mrs. Hornsby wish to •' well into the spring and will be announce the birth of their first Editorial: carried out in four phases: Phase 4: Contraflow on grandchild, KATIE ROSE to Sha Phase 1 (until February 8): eastbound carriageway, with ron and Steven at St. David's restrictions similar to those dur Steve Parlett Contraflow on the westbound Hospital, Bangor on 14th ing Phase 3. 0922 685483 carriageway while work con December, 1992. tinues on the other carriageway. Anyone who is unable to or452840/1 No right-turns will be allowed at make a right-turn during the DEATHS KITTY HABBERlEY the Parade/White Horse Road work should continue along the God grant her eternal rest and -Telephone---• junction or from the A5 into A5 to either the Rising Sun or comfort those she loved and left. Advertising Deakin Avenue. Minor diversion Muckley Corner roundabouts, Friends and neiglibours in Pop routes will be implemented. do a U-turn and approach the Brown hills lar Avenue. 452840/1 Phase 2 (until March 8): Con restricted junction from the traflow on the eastbound car- opposite direction. and NOTICE OF THANKS 0217896768 BIRCH.GEORGE Grace and family wish to thank Planning Applications everyone for their kindness in their sad loss. Thanks to Staff Editor ings, and up to 60 at the Sunday The former Meals on Wheels and Customers of Ryans Fruit kitchen in Beacon Way, Walsall morning and evening meetings. Gazette Series Shop, Friends and Neighbours Wood is set to become a place of Other decisions made by the of Hussey and Wallace Road. Rosalie Bott worship. committee include: Special thanks to Staff of Mid 0217896855 Councillors on the Brownhills land Bank. A donation has been & Aldridge North area planning O An application for a hotel with restaurant, conference sent to the Arthritis, Gazette Series committee voted at the Rheumatism Council for room and 13 bedrooms at the December meeting to support Research. Sheldon/South Yardley, Old Shire Oak Cafe, Chester an application to use the build SIMS Road, Brownhills was referred Hodge Hill/Ward End, ing for church services and Sun Ida the wife of the late Bill Sims to the council's main planning Castle Bromwich, day School and youth meetings. wishes to thank relatives, Planning officers had advised committee with a recommenda Chelmsley Wood, friends, committee and mem the committee to reject the tion to approve the plans, sub bers of Brownhills Senior Citi ject to the Department of Trans Coleshill/Water Orton application because of a lack of zens Centre, Friends at the Activ port withdrawing a directive to Brownhills, Harborne parking facilities and a possible ity Centre, members and com refuse the scheme on the nuisance to the nearby Gros mittee of Brownhills W.R.V.S. and Pelsall grounds that it would restrict the venor lodge elderly persons Darby & Joan Club for messages flow of traffic. Monthly Gazette Series home but the councillors disag of Sympathy and Floral Tri Circulation 72,000 reed. D Wicksons Travel's applica butes. "At the moment, the building tion for a change of use on the Special thanks for all their help is empty and doing nothing, and corner of Maybrook Road and and kindness to Marg, Sheila, PubJishers I think the children should be Coppice Road, Walsall Road to a Jane, Charlie, Anita, Andy, Sue Baker Bond encouraged," committee chair private coach operating busi and the Reverend Colin Thomas man Cllr Roger Collins told the ness, erection of an office block (Printing & of Brownhills. meeting. and installation of 5,000-gallon God Bless you all. Publishing) Ltd "I can't see anything wrong diesel storage tank was P.O. Box 1 with this, and I think we should approved. IN MEMORY support it." C Plans to build a shop next to 183 High Street, DALTON. THOMAS ARTHUR A report presented to the the former Motoraids site in JANUARY 8TH 1988 Brownhills, Walsall, meeting said there would be at Brownhills High Street was Gone are the days we used to West Midlands least ten people attending the approved. share, but in our hearts you are WS86HW youth meetings on Monday, The next meeting of the com always there. loving wife Iris, Wednesday and Friday even- mittee is on February 8. Diane, Elaine, Chris and Steve. TOTAL SUPPORT • ~ - ~ - ~WOPENINGTIME : _ __ 8 a.m. -10.00 p.m. FOR YOUR __) _ ;. ; - ~~ MON-THUR COMMERCIAL ~~ We understand your needs, that's why we operate a ~ Fast and Efficient Service and Repair Centre ,~ RAC ~ VEHICLES To keep your vehicles on the road D'1A5H Whether you operate one vehicle or one • 24 Hour Recovery ~ ~ hundred, time is money, and when you have a •Auto Electrical Problems Solved .= AA BRS . - vehicle off the road you want it back in service as • H ella Batteries Supplied quickly as possible. 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Exactly 60 years divide these look back over some wonderful two pictures of Brownhills times together. couple, Harold and Mary Dukes. Harold used to run a bakery in The first was taken on Boxing Pelsall for many years, working Day 1932 on their wedding day, extremely long hours, and with while the other shows Mr & Mrs his tremendous memory, he can Dukes celebrating their tell quite a. tale about the old diamond wedding just a few days. weeks ago. Today, even at the age of 90, Unfortunately, neither has he still cycles many miles when enjoyed the best of health he is fit. recently. Harold is recuperating I am sure all Gazette readers from illness, and Mary has not will join me in congratulating been well for quite a long time. Harold and Mary and wish them well for the future. However, their anniversary provided an ideal opportunity to Glyn Holloway
Harold and Mary Dukes pose for a wedding picture on Boxing Day 1932. Buffaloes One of the Archives photo the wall at the Shire Oak Pub and graphs in the November edition I thought it was the Royal of the Gazette prompted Sid Ful Antediluvian Order of Buf lelove of Shire Oak to get in faloes," said Sid, who is 79. touch. "The word antediluvian has The picture in question was many meanings to it, one of described as showing the Royal which is before a flood." Antlavan Order of the Buffaloes outside their new headquarters Well, is Sid right? Drop us a shortly after it was built in 1926. line if you can shed any light on Diamond Wedding celebrations for Harold and Mary Dukes. "I remember the picture on the word. SILVER COURT OPTICIANS
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Other thefts include a generator left near Brownhills High Street and pedal cycles sto Shop has len from Clayhanger - the pedal cycle thieves have been arrested. Parking on Parade good news Vehicles have been stolen from Tesco's Car Park, Brow Parking problems outside significantly to the traffic Christine Watson, of Coppice nhills, car park at Millfield Watling Street School have hazards in the area, he said. Crescent, wants to say a big School and the Chase Public prompted a parent to call on the " I have always had c riticism of thank-you to her local newsa House, Brownhills. local council to take action. the n u m ber of accidents on the gents for their kindness. Cars had property stolen Mr. Roberto Sanders, of How A 5, and I believe w ith the schoo1 An arthritis sufferer for the when parked in the following dies Lane, said the location of being on the corner. there is ari past four years, Ch ristin e has streets:- Deakin Avenue, Chase the scho ol, on the comer of the accident v.a 'ting to happen and ,;rouble in getting around, par p ublic house, Silver Cou rt Gar A5 and Brownh ills Parad e, made a bad one at that - Mr. Sanders ticularly w hen it comes to shop dens, Humphries House, Wilkin parking very difficult for parents added. p ing and has to use two walkin g Road and the ca r park of the collecting their children. He sa·d tne prob em •..-as a sticks. Sportsman Public House. As many as 30 cars could long-runn·ng one, and nas cor. Yowever. the staff at Downes often be seen parked along tacted Walsa Counc to see •a n Brownhills High Street have Ann Dickinson Brownhills Pa rade, which added Jay-by could be pro. ded on ~he a .... ays gone out of their way to Pa rade so that parents cars d d hep her. not restrict the flow of rraff c "'"hev've been really good to along the road. me and thought it m ight be Basic Education "I think it's about time some nice to tharik them through the one took the initiative w ith Gazette, · she said. Places are available on an on basic maths to help th em regards to the parking there," lhe s taF always hold the adult basic education course w ith tests when they go for job said Mr. Sanders, who had first door open for me and have sent being run at Brownhills interviews." hand experience of the potential things I have bought w ith my Activities Centre. The classes, which are run by danger when his car was in a col paper delfvery to save me carry The classes, held on Mondays Brownhills Community Associa lision with a bus on t he Parade. ing them home. fr's nice to know and Wednesdays between 1 Oam tion in conjunction with the " There is a chance of a child there are people like Downes and 12 noon, offer tuition in Right to Learn scheme, can pro running out, and I think some w ho are so helpfu . • basic English - reading - writing v ide individual programmes of thing n eed s to be done to cut and spelling - as well as basic work to suit different learning down the parking problem. maths. needs. "Parents cannot park in the Do YOU know anyone who has "They can tell me what they been extra lcind or helpful? It " It's a sm all informal group school, and if parking was prohi want to do, and I will do just that, bited from th e Parade, it would could be a neighbour or shop and is suitable for anyone who rather than teach the class as a wants help with such things as only move the problem some keeper, young °'old. Tell us all whole," said Isabel. about them by writing to The letter writing or filling in forms," where else. Further details are available "I think a lay-by is the ideal Editor. Brownhills Gazette, 183 said course tutor Isabel Parker. from the reception at Brown hills solution as it would provide High Street.. Brownhills. WSB "The course is also useful for Activities Centre or by ringing safety for children, redu ce the 5HW. anyone who wants to brush up Walsall 721180. hold-ups and stop accidents." MARIL YNS UNISEX I QUALITY ITEMS BOUGHT & SOLD HAIR SALON at THE TRADIN·G PLACE 26 - 27 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS Special Offer Perm • £9.99 Tel: (0543 453008) MON-SAT9.30-5.3o Special Offer Highlights· £10.00 FURNITURE TOOLS COOKERS SPORTS GEAR VIDEOTAPES Open Six Days A Week FREEZERS FRIDGES AMPS RECORDS WASHERS MOTORCYCLE GEAR 52 LINDON ROAD C'DS TUMBLE DRYERS BRIC A BRAC BROWN HILLS GUITARS TAPES COMPLETE HOUSE CLEARANCES ALMOST ANY QUALITY ITEM TEL:372755 BOUGHT FOR CASH! 5
Mr. Bill Griffiths, building co-ordinator for Rainbow House, receives a cheque for £525 from Mrs. Margaret Lee (left}, Brownhills Central TG Chairman of Brownhills Central TG, and Mrs. Bridget Brookes, arts and crafts secretary.
Members were pleased to Chairman, presented a cheque the help and support ofthe pub· happy and prosperous year. welcome Lt Terry Hudson and for £525 to Bill Griffiths, building lie. Why not make a New Year's his wife as guest speakers at the co-ordinator for Rainbow House The meeting concluded on a resolution and come and join us December meeting. Children's Hospice. festive note, and members are for a busy and rewarding 1993? Mr. Hudson spoke about the The money was raised by looking forw?rd to another Stella Hodgkiss · years of service which he and Guild members at the autumn Mrs. Hudson had shared as fashion show at Barons Court officers with the Salvation Hotel last October. The show MAIN EXCHANGE WANTED Army. They are presently based was organised by arts and crafts at Anglesey Street. Hednesford, officer Bridget Brookes and the {tel. 0543 426128) where the pre fashions were supplied by Tres Electric Cookers · Fridges mises are open daily and any Bon of Aldridge. one is welcome to drop in for a The roof of ! he hospice, in Fridge Freezer· Midi Systems· C.O's chat and a cup of tea. Walstead Road, Walsall, is now Video Tapes· Video's· T.V.· Microwaves Mrs. Hudson then gave a in place, and the joinery and lively and spirit ed performance glazing should be completed Tools · Furniture · Bric A Brae playing the tambourine, after this month. Since fund-raising which Mr. Hudson took up the started in 1990, £750,000 has HOUSE CLEARANCE OUR SPECIALITY guitar and led the carol singing. been raised. Mr. Griffiths said Floss Dickinson gave the vote annual running costs would be of thanks. at least £600,000 and this could Brownhills 0543 453343 - Ogley Road During the evening, Mrs. Lee, be accomplished only with the THE SIGN OF GOOD FOODr Alma's Pantry for the best in Home Cooking LUNCHTIME TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH Cottage Pies, Steak and Kidney, Roast Beef, Pork, Chicken or Duck Chicken and Mushroom, Lasag ne, Children welcome Chilli Con Carne or Beef Strogonoff Freshly Cooked Daily EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - 5.30 p.m. · 8 p.m. THE BIG STEAK NIGHTS Why not enjoy an early evening Thursday, Friday, Saturday family dinner SOUP, PLUS Night Steak Specials TRADITIONAL ROAST - ONLY £3.95 Peppered, Rumps, T-Bones, AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY Sirloins, Fillets Royal Oak Pub and Restaurant YORK BRIDGE, PELSALL TEL: 0922 691811 6 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE JANUARY 1993 l BROWNHILLS SCHOOL &COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS
Anniversary reunion
Brownhills Community School is this year celebrating its 21 st anniversary. It was opened in 1972 on a new site following the amalga mation of Ogley Hay Girls' School (now Ogley Hay Junior· School) and Brownhills Boys' Central School (now the activities centre). Celebrations in 1993 include a reunion party in September, to which all former pupils are invited. Organisers are hoping that as many ex-pupils as possible get to know about the gathering - there is even an award for the person who turns up from the furthest point from Brownhills! Full details about the reunion are available by ringing Mr. Powell on Brownhills 452886.
Attendance certificate An early taste of work ex:perience as Year 8 pupil Geography fieldwork Lyndsey Graham tries the headmaster's chair for size. Emma Blackmore gained her Rumour has it that Lyndsey d ecided lessons were much Year 9 classes went on 100 Per Cent Attendance Certifi more fun and left him to dear the paperwork! fieldwork visits to Wales, Shrop cate for the fifth consecutive shire and Derbyshire during the year. arranged specia. y for m e 7, 8 and 9 were taken to Blox autumn term. school. •• -eh GT Leisure Bowl. At lronbridge in Shropshire, Baby Adam The o •chestra ,,., -"
IF IT'S GLASS 56 HIGH STREET, AND GLAZING BROWN HILLS, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS. WE DO IT! TEL: 0543 370218 Trade and Retail supplied Decorative Glass, M irrors, I Sealed Units, Safety Glass 1 .-:::~ Whatever your need \ !?i3dk If it's Glass call us I {ff,~ ~ KINGDOM GLASS \\ BRIDAL WEAR 7, RA VENSCOURT PROCESSING LTD SHOPPING CENTRE UNIT 2, CHASE ROAD, BROWN HILLS BROWNHILLS PHONE: 0543 - 452619 & 370193 TEL: 0543-453440 FAX: 0543 -373555 We are holding a OSTEOPATH BRIDAL FA YRE JOHN WESTON D.O. (Hons.) M.B.E.O.A. and FASHION SHOW at 1 Old Town Lane at: Pelsall Pelsall Community Centre Tel: PELSALL 685278 Station Road, Pelsall on: Sunday 14th February, 1993. Open 11.00 am - 5.00 pm. Fashion Show Times - 1.30 pm & 3.30 pm. (Admission Free: Osteopathy can help:- Refreshments available) Exhibitors Including: Back pain , lumbago , sciatica, trapped nerves. neck pain. Cindy-Belles Bridal Wear frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, arm pain , knee problems, Graeme Hewes Menswear arthritis and most musculo - skeletal problems. Jonathan Brooks Photography Video's with a Difference Clinic hours:- 10.00 a.m . until 8.00 p.m. and Fletchers Cake Studio Saturday mornings. Mortgage Advice-Nat West Bank Alex F. Roadshow All Occasions Balloons & Flowers Registered with the British and European Osteopathic Adams Young Cars Association and the Guild of Osteopaths. Victorian Carriages 8 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, JANUARY 1993 BROWNHILLS ARCHIVES
Within hours of last month's tragedy photograph being pub lished, we had unearthed more details and a card of a similar nature, but more of that next month. To start 1993 off, we are featuring two photographs, one of which was sent in by Mr E Beddows and was taken, I would guess, about 1960 in the play ground of Ogley Hay Junior School. CLASSMATES
Mr Thomas, on the right, is a familiar figure, but can you spot any classmates? Drop us a line if so. The other photograph was sent in by Mr E Breeze of Blackpool with the accompany ing letter. Nice to hear from you, Mr Breeze, and thanks for taking the trouble to contribute to the Gazette.
Brian Stringer Dear Editor, The team in the photograph is Whilst visiting my sister in as follows: {back row, from left) Brownhills recently, I had the G. Ensor, C. Harrison, C. Hill; BIT OF A PROBLEM? pleasure of reading a few edi {middle row) C. Carlin, Buck Try Lorraine's class tions of the Brownhills Gazette, Richardson, W. Brockhurst, W. Hip - Thigh - Bum - Tum - No aerobics - all exercise and being interested in the old Wilkinson, H. Breeze; {front row) Mixed class (gender, age and abilities) photographs, I thought I would H. Brooks, A. Heath, E. Breeze, E. Changing rooms with showers take the privilege of sending you Hinton, Nurry Newman. one of mine. I hope this brings back a few Bar It shows the Brownhills Cent· memories for someone. Mondays 7 - 8 p.m. Shire Oak Community School ral School football team of 1925- Incidentally, in the 1940s, I had (main hall), Adams Road, Brownhills 26 when we had a very good a shop next door to the Gazette Re-starts 4th January 1993. - £2.00 season. I am in the front row, offices, at 185 High Street, on the and my brother is in the middle corner of New Road. Instructor: Lorraine Matheson 0543 686571 row. YMCA - RSA certificate I would very much like to E. Breeze, know how many are still with us. Blackpool BROWN HILLS GAZETTE, JANUARY 1993 9
Mr K Walsingham writes in h may surprise them to know the festive season. reply to the •Motorway addic lhac my late sister, Phyllis Voluntary Job So a big thank-you goes out to tion" article in the Decembet' McCarthy, who was born in all concerned, and we look for edition of the Gazette: Browr>hills, was one of the Dear Editor, ward to seeing you all again at p ioneers for this wonderful I wonder if one of yourreaders our future events. Saturation Point organisation for the physically would be interested in taking With kind regards and best narod"capped. over the voluntary job of enter wishes for a Happy New Year to tainment secretary for the Brow Dear Sir, r'• .hen she was married, she all from all at Brownhills West nhills WRVS Darby & Joan Club? In my opinion there are cco "IO.ed from Brownhills to Methodist Church. Details are available by ring many roads and coo many cars. Q..;e,. borough in Leicestershire. Audrey Pickering, ing Brownhills 378983. Saturation poinr s opcr us ,\Men she became president Brownhills o& Le ·cesrer Business & Profes I would like to see a a:-IVers' Mary Dutton, voluntary em. rorunenr-friendly s ·o'la r\omen's Clubs, she Darby & Joan Club Leader. Keep your letters coming! Write initiative scl>eme co reduce rhe chose physically handicapped to Gazette Postbag, PO Box 1, as lhe charity she would work 183 High Street, Brownhills, number of cars on t~e roads. WS86HW. This would reduce po ution for during her year of office after Church Concerts Further construction of roads learning from many years of should also be held back for experience with helping to care Dear Editor, 1993. for me. We would like to express our The time for action is now, or After reading about a new very grateful thanks for the tre we will lose all our countryside. organisation being set up, she mendous support we received formed the Leicester branch of at the concerts at our church at Mr K Walsingham, the Winged Fellowship Trust. Brownhills West. Brownhills. During her year of office and for We had a full house on each several years after, she night, when first Jean Martyn organised many fundraising gave us a wonderful organ reci Students Support efforts, which raised thousands tal, then the Brownhills History JOHN SPARKY of pounds. Society did a fascinating slide Dear Editor, I am so happy and delighted to show entitled Old Brownhills, Equity Member I would like to convey to all know that students from Brow which was very well received. PIANO SALE those students at Brownhills nhills are involved in the work The Telfordairs, a barbershop Community School my delight Piano's Purchased and the caring that the Winged choir, gave us a really good Schools Piano Adviser in reading of the help and sup Fellowship Trust stands for. night's entertainment, and just port they give during their vaca before Christmas, the Salvation SPARKYS DIGBETH tions to homes run by the Army Band from Hednesford _Winged Fellowship Trust. helped to put us in the mood for Tel: 643 8025
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Mrs. Doreen Marlow receives her retirement gifts from Mr. Ken Eyelett (left) and Mr. Sidney Craddock.
The headteacher of a Brow years at Holy Trinity Infants' were on hand to present the gifts support over the last 22 years nhills school has been given a School, Church Street, to Mrs. Marlow. and for the lovely gifts which terrific send-off for her ret ire Clayhanger. "I would like to thank the good were presented on their behalf," ment. Two VIP guests, Mr. Ken people of Clayhanger for all their she said. Staff, pupils and parents pre Eyelett, assistant education sented Mrs. Doreen Marlow officer, and Mr. Sidney Crad with a host of gifts to mark her 22 dock, chairman of governors, I Hi-Fi Equipment Stolen Expensive hi-fi equipment tuner, Nad amplifier and Mor was among the items stolen daunt Short speakers. About 70 CON\~U,r~R SERVICtS from a house in St. Mark' s Road, compact discs, some clothes Brownhills, last month. and a hairdryer were also taken Burglars broke in on the even in the burglary. Q 'kp • d ' ti.dl ing of December 2 while the Total value of the stolen items house was left unoccupied for is put at £3,000. /if'f -~l just 15 minutes. Anyone who saw anything 1tt ' Pe u1Ae ~ /M "°" The hi-fi units stolen included suspicious or has any informa a Denon compact-disc player, tion about the break-in is asked s Prolessional~ presented letters, reports, Yamaha cassette deck and to contact Aldridge police. ... any kind ol document using the latest word-proce~ ing and des~op publishing packages. D. J. WILKINS s 20 I 3D Charts &Graptts & Co. Af1y kild ol 'nlJllOO!-crurd'drg' consiOOroo INCORPORATED FINANCIAL All wo~ on alaser qualfiy ~nter s oone ACCOUNTANTS s Turuon &Consultancy also av~lable Complete accountancy service From book-keeping, wages and VAT returns to completed annual accounts. (Secretarial service available) Competitive Rates. Ring (0543) 676707 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, JANUARY 1993 11 Pickford donation Traders in Brownhills pro senior sales specialist Vicky Har vided the prizes for a raffle in aid rison. of Children in Need. First prize of a Pudsey Bear went to Mrs Alice Symes, w hose The prize draw was organised ticket was the first to be drawn by Pickfords Travel in High out of the hat. Street and raised £40 for the Other prizes included a clock, national charity. meat vouchers, a bouquet of "People came in and bought a flowers, chocolates, biscuits, ticket, and we made the draw a dry-cleaning voucher and a couple of weeks later," said Christmas tree w ith lights. ,' CLUB NEWS Brownhills Rangers Brownhills Rangers is a fun The Rangers are considering group for young people aged starting a Rainbow unit for chil between 14 and 21 in which dren aged five to seven to ena members have a say in the ble them to qualify for adult itinerary. leadership. Anyone who joins the Ran For further details, ring Mrs gers can count on having fun Mary Williams on 0922 416760. and taking part in a varied prog ramme which also includes camping, skating, swimming, dry ski-ing, walking and orien-· Free Sailing teering. Free sailing sessions on Chasewater are being offered to There are also visits from vari Mrs A lice Symes (centre) receives her Pudsey Bear Prize from ous speakers who give talks on local youngsters this summer. Lorraine Smith (left}, assistant manager at Pickfords Travel, and their professions. Organised by Walsall Schools Vicky Harrison, senior sales specialist. The group are very musical, & Youth Sail Training Associa with two members playing t ion, the sessions will be held keyboards, two playing flutes every Saturday, when the water and one playing th e cello, but is not being used by other com Calling all parents new members are welcome to munity groups, between April just clap along if they prefer not and the end of October from 9.30 to play an instrument . am to 12 noon. with pre-school children At Christmas, th e Rangers Any Walsall youngster, aged A new parent and toddler welcome for you, lots of new provided entertainment at old 13 to 18, who can swim is wel group is starting at St. James' people to meet, a drink and p eople's homes and at a charity come to join in, without any pre Church Hall, Vicarage Road. We toast, and if you are feeling unfit function. Some of the girls are vious experience. will be meeting every Wednes (like t he rest of us!) there will aiming to get into the Guides Th ere is no cost, and all neces day morning from 9.30 - 11.30 even be hali an hour of light Association o rchestra. sary safety equipment and pro a.m. during school terms. We've hearted keepfit for those that This summer, the Rangers are tective clothing is provided. got lots of toys waiting to be want to join in. Only a change of clothes and going to Wales to try their luck at played with and plenty of space So do come and join us when the Duke of Edinburgh's bronze completion of a permission slip for the children to run around in. we open on February 24th. We by a parent is required. award at the Outward Bound We will be singing and doing dif will not be making any charge Centre. Full safety boat cover is pro ferent activities with the children on our first meeting although it M embership subs are 50p per vided by qu alified rescue boat and there w ill, of course, be a will usu ally be 30p including operators, with Royal Yachting week, which goes towards pay drink and biscuit provided. Bu t drinks and biscuits. If you want ing for the running costs of the Association instructors in atten we won't ignore the parents any further information please group. dance to give expert instruction. either. there will be a friendly contact Diane on 378542. Thanks to Children in Need, a Wayfarer has been adapted for the use of young disabled Tea Dances people, w ith an additional safety Step into a new circle of boat to ensure full training and Who's would friends at the weekly tea dances safety cover. at St James's Church Hall, Brow Walsall Schools & Youth Sail you serve? nhills! Training Association was The sessions are aimed formed more than 13 years ago primarily at the over-60s but the to offer all young people in the PREMIUM neighbourhood community borough the opportunity to officers who organise the develop their skills and interest SAUSAGES AND HOME COOKED MEATS dances say they also provide an in sailing. - MADE BY RAY WILLIAMS OF COURSE! opportunity for people of any The group is funded entirely You can't beat the taste of traditional sausages. age to learn m odern sequences by Walsall Council, and all assis Ours are made on the premises using only the finest ingredients. tance and training is given by steps from a tutor. Whole Barbecue Chickens cooked on the premises "We have been holding the volunteers, including members dances since last July but we of th e Chase Sailing Club. Only £3.50 - 1/2 Chickens - £1.75 would like more p eople to come A nyone interested in taking HOME MADE SCOTCH EGGS- 39p each along," said Brenda Dyoss. part in the sessions is welcome Now available to order Admission to th e dances, to turn up o n a Saturday m orn Gluten Free Sausages and Beefburgers which are held every Wedn es ing, but they MUST t ake w ith FOR PRIME MEAT AND FRIENDL VSERVICE COME AND SEE day b etween 2 and 4pm, is 50p, them a parent to sign t he neces which includes a cup of tea. sary forms, and bring a change . Ray Williams For further d!'Jtails, ring Brow of clothing . nhills Neighbourhood Office on For further det ails, ring Roger YOUR FAMILY BUTCHER 452522, and ask for the Taylor on 0922 743988 (daytim e} 28 SitVER COURT, BROWNHILLS neighbourhood community or John Lay-Flurrie on 0543 TEL: BROWNlllLLS 360910 officers o n ext ensio n 129. 480959 (evenings). 12 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE JANUARY 1993 SHIRE OAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Barn Dance · Friday Sixth form compere Karl Sulli Christmas 11th December 1992 van even introduced the concert Shire Oak follow in song! This was another very enjoy It provided a thoroughly calendar able event for those who were Police campaign enjoyable evening and true tes able to attend. Fortunately there tament to all the hard work put As a follow up to the recent were enough expert dancers countdown into it. campaign led by West Midlands around to take the novices; who Special thanks should be Police Forces highlight ing the Students, staff, parents and were having fun trying to get it given to the efforts and dedica dangers of drug and solvent governors at Shire Oak Com right, through their paces. munity School were busily tion of music teacher, Mrs. C. abuse, pupils and staff at Shire Smith, Mrs. Hassell from Oak Community School have counting down to Christmas, Carol Concert at Walsall Castlefort J.M.I., Karl and the been working on similar pro planning, organising, perform Wood Methodist Hall • members of the Band Associa jects to bring the message ing and generally helping out Saturday 12th December 1992 w ith a packed calendar offestive tion who provided w ine, saus home. Year 9 pupils at the school events and celebrations. age rolls and mince pies. Walsall Wood Methodist have been treated to a very Church goers were treated to an Christmas Disco and lively, entertaining but, above Christmas Fayre - evening of Festive musical Christmas Blockbusters· all, 'informative' and enlighten Sunday 6th December entertainment as the Shire Oak Friday 18th December 1992 ing performance of a play by the In spite of it being a dreadful Senior Band performed their Gazebo Theatre Company afternoon as far as the weather extensive programme of carols. As Year 10 and Year 11 stu which very clearly identified the There was an excellent turnout dents were winding down was concerned, those who came damaging effects and serious along were very soon cheered 'and a meal was provided. towards the end of term during crime associated with drug deal into the true spirit of Christmas their disco, Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils were battling it out in knockout ers and users. The pupils will be after they had heard the Junior Christmas Concert at School - writing newspaper articles as Brass Band perform an impres Wednesday 16th December rounds to the final of Blockbus part of an English project. sive repertoire of Christmas ters. 1992 Staff dedicated part of their carols, followed by the dulcet most recent training day in the tones of the Stonnall Bell Rin Cliff Richard would certainly have had something to sing Students meet company of Detective Sergeant gers. Crump from the West Midlands Did you see Santa in his about if he could have been there. There wasn't much evi 'The Farm' Police Drug Division, based at grotto? Darlaston and Sue Poole, Health Santa was able to interrupt his dence of 'Mistletoe ... .', but there Lucky Year 11 students from Education Adviser from Walsall ·very busy Christmas schedule to was plenty of ... .'Wine and chil Shire Oak Community School E.D.C. who led a very informa be specially flown in from Lap dren singing Christmas rhyme' caught up with popular Merse tive and enlightening talk about land (minus Rudc>lf who had to quote his most famous Christ yside lndie Band 'The Farm' bet the dangers. some difficulty getting on the mas song. He would, no doubt, have been very impressed by ween rehearsals for a forthcom plane) to meet t he good little ing tour of the Midlands earlier the high standard of musician boys and girls from Walsall last month. ship shown by the pupils and Shire Oak Wood and Brown hills. The older The three girls involved, not just because they had been ones, many grown-ups among Susan Reynolds, Amanda Till playing his very own song. Karate Club them, tried their luck at the and Gemma Nicholls, accom games which included a 'Lucky Since all the bands were panied by teacher Mrs. Evans The club meets twice a week Dip', 'Hook a Duck', ' Hit the involved, Junior and Senior, The from the English Department, at Shire Oak Community School, Snowman', 'Guess the Weight Chamber Group and Brass and seized the rare opportunity and and has been established here of the Cake', 'Spin a Wheel' and Woodwind, it was the ideal put their interview techniques to for two and a half years. 'Prize Darts'. Some bought tic opportunity for the students to work as they fired questions at Instruction is given by two kets for the raffle which had display their individual talents. the band about a variety of teachers, Alison and Rob prizes of a £10 meat voucher, As the music got into full swing issues and topics. Hughes, who are both E.K.G.B. wine and a Christmas pudding. (please excuse the pun), it As if that wasn't enough (English Karate Governing Many others took a turn at the became obvious, from the excitement for one evening, Body) registered Black Belts. Ali tombola stalls. movement between perfor they then made their way to the son has trained for ten years and There were all kinds of stalls mances, which pupils were mas Beacon Radio Studios in Wol holds a 3rd Dan Black Belt whilst selling al l kinds of things; cakes, ters of one instrument and those verhampton, met D.J. Chuck Rob, who has trained for seven Christmas cards, calendars, who were clearly jack-of-all Steer and found themselves years, holds a 2nd Dan Black wrapping paper, fruit, records trades of many instruments. live, on-air, taking part in an on Belt. They both trained under and cassettes, dried flowers, A variety of vocal accompani the spot 'Cool Dude Quiz'. The the instruction of Clayton Mur cuddly toys and a White ment was provided with a guest girls owned up to being fond of rain who is the 5th Dan head of Elephant stall to name a few. appearance by the sweet certain T .V. programme, film the E.W.S.K.A. (English Wado Everyone thoroughly enjoyed sounds of the Castlefort J.M.I. stars, pop stars and other fam Ryu Sport Karate Association) themselves and a profit in Choir, together with our resident ous people and Chuck decided which is the association that the excess of £500 was made on the Shire Oak choir. The audience that they all passed the cool, hip day. sang along throughout. and trendy test. CONTINUED OPPOSITE The Trooper. Watling Street, AS, f Wall, N r. Lichfield • . 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Another student, international level on many Suzanne Mason, also won 1 st occasions. During 1992 they place (Ladies Green Belt Fight were selected to represent Eng ing). land at the Supreme State As well as nationally Championships in Florida organised competitions, smaller U.S.A. where champions fro~ local events are regularly taking all American states compete for place during the year. At the last the Supreme Championship. "Clash of the Clubs" held at .They were also selected for the Shire Oak in June, students from Jean Frenette International the club came away with the fol Open Championship in lowing: Montreal, Canada, competing 1 st & 3rd places (Team Kata) against other competitors from 1 st & 3rd places (Ind.Kata Jnr.) all over the world. In November 2nd place (Ind. Kata Snr high they both visited Antigua, along grade) w ith the E.W.S.K.A. squad to 1 st place (Ind. Kata Snr low promote Wado-Ryu Karate. grade) They gave demonstrations on 1 st & 2nd places (Men Snr. T.V. and at numerous venues Fighting) t hroughout the island. Th ey are 2nd & 3rd places (Jnr.Fighting H/ both committed to promoting Shire Oak 'Clash of the Clubs' Competition June 1993 wt) good Karate in the local area and Medal Winners lst place (Jnr Fighting Uwt) display, and expect in return, a through arucle, chat Karate At the M.S.K.C. Champion mixed, comprising of boys and u11 s high standard of enthusiasm can be enjoyed by everyone and ships in December at North girls, men and ladies all of vary and commitment. A lison, who is that age is no barrier. ampton, Ann-Marie Riley, a ing grades and abilities. Some of a past holder of the E.W.S.K.A. Why not come along and try it pupil at Shire Oak Community the adult students are amongst ladies championship title, is cur for yourself? There is no mem School, won 1 st place for Kata the lower grades whilst some of rently Ladies Team Coach. bership fee and lessons are very (Adult & Children up to Orange the children are amongst the Students attending the club competitively priced. Belt). This was a notable higher grades in class. All clas range in age from the present Classes are every Monday at achievement as there were 35 ses are strictly supervised by the youngest member, who is nine 7.30 in the drama studio ; Thurs entrants in this category and it Teachers and senior graded stu years old, to th e oldest w ho is day at 7.00 in the main hall. was her first competitive outing. dents, protective equipment is forty-two. New students, male compulsory when sparring and Well done, A nn -Marie! ALL ARE WELCOME. and female, beginner or experi a first aid kit is always to hand enced, are always welcome At times during the year the club has given demonstrations (although it has never been used Telephone enquiries to: Ali from the age of five years son or Rob Hughes. Tel: 0543 of Karate at several school and yet!) upward. THERE IS NO UPPER We have tried to explain, 675872. AGE LIMIT. The oldest student scou t fetes. A lthough participa began training two years ago tion inthis typeofeventand also Y<::~><:><::>-<:>-<:::..<::>-<:::>-<:>-<::><:>-<::>-
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