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in lsager THE FREE LOCAL JOURNAL focus DECEMBER 2017 No.147 AAlsager resident receives Have your say, shape Lifetime Achievement Award Hilary Baxter of Alsager Animals in Need has been pre- the future of Alsager sented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Bill Oddie Alsager residents will have the opportunity to influ- at the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s (IFAW) An- ence the future direction of the town through a ma- nual Animal Action Awards for her work over the years. jor Household Survey designed to capture views on a Fiona Bruce MP said ‘It was a pleasure to witness wide range of issues. Hilary receiving this prestigious and well deserved Every household in Alsager is receiving a flyer informing them about award at the House of Lords - the top award of sev- the Survey and where to access it online or obtain printed copies. eral presented at the IFAW Animal Action Awards this week , which are awarded by the IFAW in rec- You can complete the Survey online at: www.alsagerneighbourhood- ognition of outstanding work done by members of plan.org.uk/survey For paper copies and a large print version contact: the public on behalf of animals.’ Rachel White on 01270 884303 or 07766 586740. 46 Sandbach Road South, Alsager. The flyers and posters provide details of Snow White at the Civic locations where you can hand in paper Sunshine Productions are bring- copies. ing a magical performance of Complete the form by Friday 8th Decem- Snow White to Alsager Civic. ber and you can enter our free prize draw. Come along on Sunday 17th December at Two cash prizes of £50 are available. 4.00pm and bring your best pantomime Tell your family, neighbours and friends “He’s Behind You” call and join us for and help make Alsager the place we’d what promises to be a great panto. all like it to become. Let’s preserve Tickets are a fantastic price from £5 per what’s best from the past and present person, a family of four for £20! Tickets and shape our future. are available from the box office or www. ticketsource.co.uk/snowwhitealsager Further details are in the Town Council Topics on page 7. Call 01270879711 for more details. JOSEPH LIONEL GRINT EDWARDS TV & DIGITAL SPECIALIST & SONS FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1882 Private Chapels of Rest, Monumental Masonry, Floral Tributes,Catering, Nationwide Repatriation Service, D.S.S. Financial Grant Claims, Advice on Pre-Paid Funeral Planning. All available 24 hours in strictest confidence. S A I F GOLDEN INDEPENDENT FUNERAL CHARTER DIRECTORS Pre-Paid Funeral Plans All TV, DVD, Sky & digital repairs TEL: 01270 882097 New & Reconditioned LCDs for sale Alsager 874835 Mobile 07860 526042 144/146 CREWE ROAD, ALSAGER 33 Pikemere Road, Alsager WOOLISCROFTS SOLICITORS incorporating EDWARD HOLLINSHEAD ‘Kings of the Legal Jungle’ - for all you legal requirements 20c Lawton Road, ALSAGER Offices also at HANLEY, TUNSTALL, WOLSTANTON & STONE TELEPHONE 0800 083 97 87 www.woolliscrofts.co.uk Alsager Christmas Market & Rick Wakeman returns to Alsager Interim Town Clerk Retires After an absence of more than 5 years, RICK WAKEMAN After two years, David Dingle, has stepped down in his Light Switch On 26 November returns to Alsager on Friday 6th January 2018 with ‘New role as acting Town Clerk to Alsager Town Council. Organisers of this year’s Alsager’s Christmas Lights Switch-On Year Piano Resolutions.’ Following the recruitment of Nicola Clarke in September 2017, David has completed a have promised it will be bigger and better than ever before with This year Rick has a combination of Christmas festive fun, entertainment, Santa’s thorough hand over and is now able to pass performed in Is- on the mantle and enjoy his retirement. grotto, lights switch-on, fireworks, fair-ground rides, food, shop- rael, Japan, Europe A vote of thanks for his sterling work was ping for all the family and for the first time Signal 1 presenters and only recently given at a Council meeting on 26 September will be partnering up and supporting this event. returned from 6 with gifts of appreciation from the grateful weeks in Canada Council. David thanked the Council for the This year’s spectacular will take place on Sunday, 26th November, starting and U.S.A. for yet support they have given him in his role. He with the Christmas Markets Official Opening at 4pm, by Fiona Bruce MP. another extensive said; “the Council asked me to provide sup- The lights will be switched on at 6pm at Bank Corner by Santa Clause. UK tour, so we are port whilst they were between clerks and the expected 6 months’ turned into 2 Throughout the evening there will be entertainment in the Alsager Civic and extremely lucky to years’. I have enjoyed the chance to help the Council move forward with the for the first time Santa’s grotto will be based at the Community Church on have secured this increased work load as they have taken on additional services and have moved from a consultative town council to a providing town council. I wish the Council Lawton Road. one-night appear- every success in the future”. In addition to the market stalls, many town centre shops will stay open late ance for Alsager. for shoppers on the hunt for Christmas gifts and Vets4Pets will be hosting a The one man pia- Photos © Lee Wilkinson 2017 - www.lwmultimedia.co.uk The Season for charity variety of pet stalls for you to go and browse. no show is being Lawton Road will be closed from 12 noon until midnight from Bank Corner staged at St Mary’s Church in partnership with Alsager Scouts and Guides as The 4 Seasons Soul Club are holding a charity event in aid to Shady Grove. Brookhouse Road will also be closed and from the Cenotaph a joint fund raising venture and promises to be truly a night out to remember. of ‘Animals in Need’ and ‘St Lukes’. on Sandbach Road South to Bank Corner. This will allow for the markets and Rick’s last performance at St Mary’s was a complete sell out: enjoyed by an The Soul Club hold 4 events through the year; (spring, fairground rides to be set up and dismantled. audience of over 400 who came from all over the U.K. summer, autumn, winter), playing Northern Soul, In addition, the beautifully lit town Christmas Tree will be located on the Once again the concert in our beautiful, grade 2 listed Church will be en- RnB, modern Philadelphia but not Motown. lawns outside the Alsager Civic. This year’s tree has kindly been sponsored hanced with a special sound and lighting system and licensed Marquee Bar. The charity event will be held on Saturday, January by Dutton Contractors, Builders Merchants and Traffic Management Services. All of this, added to Rick’s amazing musical talent and raconteurial expertise 27th 2018 at the 13 Club, Alsager, 6pm until 1am. There And finally, don’t miss the Christmas Tree Festival at Wesley Place Church, promise a night of top class entertainment. will be a range of DJs from around the country on the th night, with a great dance floor, reasonably priced drinks and hot food on sale. which will be running from Friday 24 November. Tickets £30.00 each are available by post from:- St Mary’s Church Box Of- Tickets (limited numbers) are £5 and all proceeds will be donated to the chari- This community event is brought to you by the Alsager Christmas Events fice, Crewe Road, Alsager, ST7 2EW. ties. To buy tickets, or for info contact George Williamson (pictured left) 07983 Committee, which is supported by Alsager Partnership, Alsager Round Table, (Please enclose S.A.E. and a telephone contact number with your cheque, 108043 or Karl Smith (pictured right) 07771 944642. For info regarding upcom- Alsager Town Council and many volunteers. payable to St Mary’s PCC) or telephone 01270 875139 to collect. ing events go onto www.soul-source.co.uk or see Facebook “4 season soul club”. For an evening of festive fun for all the family, everyone is encouraged to head down to the town centre from 4pm. Est 80 years BRAMMER’S 13 Station Road, Biddulph. Tel: 01782 513347 High Quality shoes for all the family Christmas Large selection Opening TIMES Normal times Christmas week 9:00am - 5:30pm to Sat 23rd Dec of slippers, gloves, th Sunday 24 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday 25th Closed socks, scarves, purses Tuesday 26th Closed Re-open on: Wednesday 27th 9:00am - 4:00pm and handbags. Thursday 28th 9:00am - 4:00pm Friday 29th 9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 30th 9:00am - 4:00pm Complimentary gift Sunday 31st Closed Monday 1st Closed wrap service. Tuesday 2nd Open normal times Brammer’s wish all their Please note this years sale will be customers, friends and family a held in February 2 Alsager in Focus www.goodnewspublishing.co.uk December 2017 Advertising/Editorial Tel: 01782 513663 Alsager in Focus December 2017 Tel: 01782 513663 Email: [email protected] 3 Satellite Club Support Screening Alsager Satellite Club are very proud to be supporting Al- others (around one in 300) seemingly well young people have been referred sager local, Lucy Goodwin, in organising a second Alsager for life saving treatment. cardiac screening event in memory of her fiancée Tom Lo- Screening involves an ECG and, if necessary, an echocardiogram (ultra- vatt who sadly died in May 2014, just 11 weeks before their sound of the heart) if more clarity is needed.