news THE FREE LOCAL JOURNAL FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 No. 143 Local councillors secure Full steam ahead for Kidsgrove £45K footpath upgrade Rail Station improvements A footpath in Butt Lane is to be upgraded following a cam- The Department of Transport has confirmed that long- paign led by local councillors. awaited plans for improvements to Kidsgrove Train Sta- The footpath, public footpath 216, tion are set to go ahead on schedule. is accessed from West Avenue and Local residents have been runs behind the houses of Church campaigning for years Street, finally exiting onto Congle- to secure improvements, ton Road adjacent to St. Saviours which include a new foot- Primary School. The £45,000 im- bridge and lifts, new sta- provement works will be funded by a Public Right of Way contribution tion building and transport from Taylor Wimpey. Taylor Wim- interchange in order to im- pey’s contribution was secured prove transport networks Footpath 216, which begins on West in the town. Avenue and leads all the way up to through a section 106 agreement Congleton Road, is to be upgraded with Newcastle Borough Council. Construction could now begin as early as April Kidsgrove railway station is set for improvements, The works will be completed by contractors appointed by which will include a new pedestrian bridge and a lift County Council and not housing developer Taylor Wimpey, and began on and be completed by 2018. 16th January. The path will be temporarily closed for the duration of the Ruth Smeeth MP, who has been working with the campaign and who met works. Residents are politely asked to use other routes until the works are with the Transport Minister recently to him on the issue, has wel- completed. comed the news. She said: ‘It’s absolutely brilliant news that these works finally have the all clear. Kidsgrove station is a vital transport hub for the community Councillor Kyle Robinson said: “I welcome the news that this footpath will and these improvements will be a big boost.’ finally be brought up to a decent standard. Back in 2013, Sylvia and I raised the alarm about the state the public footpath had been left in following the develop- ‘I had a productive meeting with the Transport Minister where we discussed the ment of Bluebell Croft. The footpath in question has been used for many years potential benefits of these renovations. I’m delighted that he has recognized the by local residents as a safer route to school and for recreational purposes. 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If you fancy volunteering, or even if you simply These are held on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 6.30pm, Keep the kids amused during the Easter holi- want to lend moral support, why not pop along for an hour – you would Go Kidsgrove is planning on usually at Butters John Bee on the corner of Market Street – see our Face- days and support local businesses – it’s a win be very welcome! producing a series of notelets, book page or check out the website for details. The next few dates are win situation. GO Kidsgrove will be running postcards and a calendar to pro- 14th Feb, 14th Mar and 11th April (but do check the website or call before an Easter Egg Hunt round shops in Butt Lane GO KARSGROVE mote the area. We’re on the hunt setting out). Anyone with an interest in the economic well-being of Kids- and Kidsgrove town centre from 8th to 22nd Can we start thinking about summer yet? We are plan- for seasonal images of places of grove and Butt Lane is welcome to attend, especially local businesses. interest in and around Kidsgrove, April. ning on running GO Karsgrove again on Sun- so get your cameras out and start day 30th July. Watch this space for more de- All you have to do is pick up a leaflet from Kidsgrove library or par- GO NEWSLETTER capturing those beautiful sunsets, tails. If you or anyone you know has a classic ticipating shops and collect stickers from the shops (no purchase neces- If you would like to receive our Phil Jones Bath Pool lake Autumn 2016 frosty mornings, sunny walks, car you’d like to exhibit, get in touch (see con- sary). When you have collected enough stickers, take your leaflet to the monthly electronic newsletter, con- spring flowers and yes, even a snow scene or two. tact details below). library and exchange it for a choccy treat and a certificate. You can also taining information about upcoming Images must be of good quality and ideally not feature any people. enter the prize draw for another chance to win. GO CHRISTMAS events, business news and more, e- mail [email protected] GO Kidsgrove is also teaming up with local churches to offer family A huge thank you to ev- Obviously we won’t be able to use all the photos in the finished goods, and we will add you to the mailing friendly activities during Easter week from 10th to 14th April, with a dif- eryone who supported the but all submissions will be featured on www.gokidsgrove.co.uk and we list. Don’t worry, your e-mail ad- ferent church leading each day. Look out for more details of both these Christmas lights and switch are hoping to run an exhibition at the end of April of all the images we dress will not be used for any other events in the next edition of Kidsgrove News. on event. We truly couldn’t receive. If you have the photos electronically, please e-mail images to purpose and you can unsubscribe at have done it without you! [email protected]. If you have actual photos, these can be any time – but we obviously hope GO HARECASTLE Too many people contrib- dropped off at Smithson’s in Liverpool Road. Please make sure they are in you will enjoy another opportunity uted to list everyone but we an envelope clearly marked with your name, address and a phone number. Go Kidsgrove Volunteers are to keep up-to-date with what’s going on in Kidsgrove. And of course, would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to you all. Photos will be returned after scanning, provided we have those details. delighted to announce that they fi- there’s still the website www.gokidsgrove.co.uk for details of all the nally have permission from Canal & Whether e-mailing or dropping off photos, please make sure we have your We are already planning for next year and if you keep an eye on the events mentioned here. River Trust (C&RT) to paint the rail- name, contact details and what the picture is of. VERY IMPORTANT - King Street bed over the next couple of months you may notice a bit of ings at the entrance to the Brindley If you are a local organisation, why not add your events to our list? Do Please can you also confirm that you own the copyright to the image (i.e. a change. We are very grateful to Smithson’s of Kidsgrove for sponsor- tunnel. C&RT is kindly providing the you have any photos to add to our Gallery section, or suggestions for that you took the picture and are happy for us to use it). ing a growing Christmas tree for the King Street bed. Planting growing scaffolding to ensure that volunteers walks to add to the Activities page – just complete the ‘Contact us’ page trees is a tricky business – they can’t be too tall when they are planted can work safely and the heritage officer has given permission to scrape and we will be in touch. Closing date will not be till the end of April so plenty of time to get that or the root ball is too big so don’t be disappointed by its size… it will off the old paint around the portal. perfect shot! grow over time! If you want more information about anything mentioned in this article, please e-mail [email protected] or call 07946 339110.

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4 Kidsgrove News www.goodnewspublishing.co.uk February/March 2017 Advertising/Editorial 01782 513663 Kidsgrove News February/March 2017 Email: [email protected] 5 Kidsgrove Town Mayor’s report Happy New Year, I know that 2016 was 100s of residents and was very well received. Also in attendance was considered to have been a bad year by Ruth Smeeth MP, Kidsgrove Rotary and chair of Go Kidsgrove Jose- phine Locke. many people. St. Saviour’s Kidsgrove Town Crier John Parsons acted as master of ceremonies and Hopefully 2017 will inspire us all with positivity. My music was provided by the Salvation Army. CE (VC) Primary School diary is already filling up with many community and charity events that I am looking forward to attending. I appreciate that many residents compare Kidsgrove’s Christmas lights unfavourably with those of Alsager. “Where every child is special: learning together in God’s care” Christmas already seems a dim and distant memory, I hope that you all had a great time celebrating with family and friends. Alsager’s lights are funded by multi agency collaborative working which Ofsted (March 2014) : “This is a good school” Christmas started early for me as I was delighted to have been invited includes donations from the town coun- along with deputy Mayor Kyle Robinson to Kidsgrove pensioners an- cil, Round Table and local businesses, nual Christmas lunch at the end of November. Kidsgrove pensioners which includes the costly operation group meet weekly at the town hall. Barbara and the committee offer of installing and removing the lights. entertainment, talks, bingo and social inclusion and new members are Teaching is good. Kidsgrove Town Council, Kidsgrove always welcome. On this occasion we were treated to a traditional 4 Rotary and Go Kidsgrove are working As a result, almost every course Christmas lunch, whilst being serenaded by a local vocalist. The together with the long term objective of The switch on was attended by 100s afternoon was finished off with a raffle, many of the prizes were donated improving the Christmas lights year by of residents and very well received pupil is making better than by local bussiness. I would like to thank Barbara for the invite, it was a year. We will be meeting in January to discus a long term plan. I would lovely afternoon. expected progress. like to thank Cllr Sylvia Dymond and Chair of Go Kidsgrove Josephine On Saturday December 3rd, Kidsgrove Locke for all their hard work with regards to the Christmas lights. Ofsted Town Council held our annual Victo- The Christmas celebrations concluded with the Mayor’s Annual New rian Market in aid of Alzheimer’s Soci- Years Eve Party, held at the town hall, in aid of Alzheimer’s charities. ety. There were over The event has become popular with residents as it is family friendly and 30 stalls and enter- an affordable way to celebrate the New Year. The entertainment was tainment from local once again provided by 5 Towns Theatre and their amazing light show. The Annual Victorian Market singers and choirs. Thanks also to everyone who supported the event including the gener- in the town hall Refreshments were ous raffle prize donations. I once agin would like to wish you all a happy provided by Wade and Colleen Booth. The event and prosperous New Year and look forward to meeting many of you at culminated with the Christmas Light Switch On by Pupils are polite and Gordon Banks OBE events in the coming months. Gordon Banks OBE. The switch on was attended by switched on the Christmas lights Best wishes, Dave supportive towards each other and to adults. Ofsted

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6 Kidsgrove News www.goodnewspublishing.co.uk February/March 2017 Advertising/Editorial 01782 513663 Kidsgrove News February/March 2017 Email: [email protected] 7 WW1 Centenary Exhibition 2017 - Kidsgrove Prize Crossword Competition Councillors and members I have attended many meetings with the Kids- Across Down of the Kidsgrove Writers Group have grove Writers Group and we have been wanting 1. TO HOT for a dentist? (5) 2. RAGE ON about citrus fruit (6) 4. Concerning a boxing match? (5) 3. MEET in the pouring rain (4) come together to organise a public ex- to organise a WW1 Centenary Exhibition for some time. We are hoping to launch the exhibi- 9. DEAL ON for lent (6) 5. The colour of LUBE? (4) hibition of writings, poems and memo- tion at the end of July, exactly 100 years after 10. Excercise PLUS PE makes you flexible (6) 6. PUN LEE makes about taking skin off fruit (6) rabilia to remember the beginning of the battle of Passchendaele began. This will 12. Wire container found in silica gel (4) 7. Popular colour for jet? (5) 8. LEAPS at chance to ring the bells (5) be an educational opportunity for all of us, but 13. DEB comes back for somewhere to lie down (3) The Battle of Passchendaele. 11. MEET BID regarding sleeping hours (7) it will also allow us to respectfully remember 14. This may have a familiar ring to it (4) The battle led to the death of over 250,000 Brit- 17. TIE MATE down until ready for evening meal (7) 15. Yearns for japanese money (3) those that gave their tomorrow for our today.” ish Servicemen and went down in history as one 22. Part of foot can be used to make better we hear (4) 16. Confused MUTE has no time for big bird (3) 24 of the most horrifying events of WW1. It took Officially known as the Third Battle of Ypres, The event is planned to take place on Saturday 23. PAM gets confused by electrical measurements (3) 18. WE HIT on idea of snow colour (5) place on the Western Front, between 31st July Passchendaele became infamous not only for the 29th July 2017 at Kidsgrove Town Hall. More 24. Is it EVER alright to swerve? (4) 19. Coward found in LOW LEY (6) scale of casualties, but also for the mud. 20. MOLL WE find is easy going (6) and November 1917, for control of the ridges information will soon be released about the 27. Bank clerk who recounts stories? (6) 21. DEFER to set at liberty (5) south and east of the Belgian city of Ypres in launch event which will include public read- 28. CELLO I play for farm dog (6) 29. WORDS out about long bladed weapon (5) 25. It is RARE to bring up (4) West Flanders. ings of poems and short stories. 30. Regal head wear worn on top of the head (5) 26. Male pig doesn’t sound very interesting (4) Cllr Kyle Robinson said: “There is no better The organising committee would like to ask if you have any memorabilia or photographs Many thanks to all who entered our last Crossword Competition. The correct answer was ‘MISTLETOE’. First correct reply to be picked from the bag was from Mrs way to pay tribute to the brave men who sacri- Hearson from Kidsgrove who wins a £10 gift voucher which she has chosen to spend at Butt Lane Pharmacy - congratulations! This issue we are again offering a £10 ficed their lives to ensure our great country had relating to WW1 that you would like to go voucher to be spent in a shop or business advertising in Kidsgrove News (please state on your reply). The first correct answer drawn on March 6th 2017 is the winner. a future free from tyranny. If it wasn’t for those on exhibition at Kidsgrove Town Hall. 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8 Kidsgrove News www.goodnewspublishing.co.uk February/March 2017 Advertising/Editorial 01782 513663 Kidsgrove News February/March 2017 Email: [email protected] 9 KIDSGROVE TIMES WITH PHILIP LEESE KIDSGROVE TIMES WITH PHILIP LEESE Brindley was surveying the route of the the Canal company’s carrying arm, and was very prof- BRINDLEY AND HENSHALL: CANAL ENGINEERS: PART THREE and caught a chill. A damp bed at the Red Lion Inn, itable. There was some local aggro too, in that it was in competition with ’s carrying Company, nies, who, as well as his Ipstones, turned it into pneumonia, and he had to be We left out two engineers in July 1766 as work on the which was largely based on the . skills, used his name on carried back to Turnhurst, where Anne and Grand Trunk Canal was starting, with Brindley as consult- th Eventually Henshall sold out to Pickfords, a name still the Company Prospectus, kept a vigil over him, acutely worried, until the 25 ing engineer and as Clerk of the Works. known today. as a great help in raising September. According to Wedgwood, his last words, Hugh was responsible for sorting out all the gangs of workers or navvies money for shares. So he in refusing a proffered drink of water, were “Enough. I Henshall remained grateful to Brindley, and in fact, is is (so called as they worked on the navigation) who were each respon- was surveying and ad- shall need no more.” Brindley, the great practical engi- due to his tribute and reminiscences that we know much sible for building sections of the 93 mile long waterway. One of the vising on the Droitwich, neer had worn himself out, at the age of 56. Dr. Darwin, about James’s character. He wrote a boigraphical article biggest projects was the Harecastle Tunnel, which alone required up to Staffs and Worcester, who had decided that Brindley was, in his own way, a for the Universal Magazine in 1780, eight years after 600 workmen. They had to build a flat, straight tunnel almost two miles Coventry and Oxford Ca- genius, suggested that he be buried in Westminster Ab- Brindley’s death, and added his own memories to those long, and line it, where possible, with brick. They tunnelled from both nals. His poor horse must bey, but he hadn’t quite attained the degree of regogni- of when an article on Brindley was ends, and in a line near to Acres Nook in between, sank shafts, down have been worn out! Mrs. tion which we give him today, and so lies in Newchapel required for the Encyclopaedia Britanica. He was also which the miners were lowered and up which the spoil was lifted. Brindley, while her hus- After Brindley’s death Hugh Henshall supervised Churchyard, under a plain slab recording only that he and Hugh Henshall executor of Brindley’s estate, and looked after his two the completion of the Harecastle Tunnel was an Engineer, of Turnhurst, with his age. It was only are buried at Newchapel graveyard daughters, who became his wards. Anne Brindley, still They worked by the light of candles, with picks and shovels, and prob- band was gadding about, in the 1950s that a plaque recording his achievements was added to his aged only 25 when James died, married pottery manufacturer Robert ably would have been grateful for wellies, had they been invented. The became friendly with the and visited them at Etruria Hall memorial. Williamson. Hugh Henshall was also instructed to buy a portrait which water which Brindley had predicted, seeped in round their feet and often, Importantly too, Brindley was sharing his skills and practices with a ris- had been painted of Brindley, but which James had thought was too as Smiles later wrote, drowned them out. They also met unstable quick- ing generation of younger engineers, including Hugh Henshall, Samuel The Grand Trunk canal was still incomplete, and would not be official- expensive at £60, and present it to Anne, as a reminder of her husband. sands, or else hard rock that required gunpowder to shift it. Brindley Simcock, and , the latter another local ly opened until 1777, so someone was needed to finish the task which dealt with such problems by building wind pumps and steam engines to lad, probably born at Stoke. They often undertook or modified projects included the huge Harecastle Tunnel. Brindley selected his man. His Hugh himself continued his business, carrying and canal surveying ca- pump out the water, and once several sections of tunnel had joined, had originated by Brindley. Hugh Henshall, for example, earned himself a obituary in Aris’s Birmingham Gazette stated ‘Mr. Brindley had long reers. He worked, for example, on a survey of the . stoves placed at the bottom of some of the shafts, so that warm air rising ten guinea fee for work on the Staffs and Worcester Canal. Brindley been sensible of the precarious state of his health, and wish- (Though I don’t think it was ever built.) He was still doing canal work ing to be succeeded in his profession by his brother-in-law Mr. up them would draw down air elsewhere, keeping the tunnel ventilated in his seventies, and by now was a very wealthy man. He never married, seems to have been what we call a workaholic, ‘never.. in his element Henshall... he spared no pains to qualify him for that important so that the hardy tunnellers didn’t suffocate. It is probable that men lost if we was not either planning or executing some great work.’ His Day- but kept close ties with his sister Anne and her children, and those of his trust.’ So, in fact, though the Harecastle Tunnel was Brindley’s idea, their lives, but no written records of this have survived. These were the book, or diary, was largely work related, though significantly there were other sister Jane. He died on the 16th November 1816, and was buried and it was surveyed by him, the final three years work until it was com- problems at Harecastle, but no doubt other difficulties elsewhere kept occasional mentions of ailments and their cure. Dr. Erasmus Darwin close to Brindley, at Newchapel. And so, while we have been celebrating pleted in 1775, were under the supervision of Hugh Henshall. harrassed Mr. Brindley riding back and forth along the whole canal. when called in on one of these occasions, diagnosed diabetes, but at in 2016, the 300th anniversary of James Brindley’s birth, we should also Harecastle coals, that is those from the mine and other have been commemorating the 200th anniversary of Hugh Henshall’s His health began to suffer, so he and Anne took some time off taking the time there was no known reliable treatment. Basically, a man under seams actually within the tunnel, were reaching Birmingham by that death. Still, at least he’s been mentioned in these articles. Another local the waters at Buxton in 1797, but he couldn’t afford to be away long, as stress, in his fifties, riding horseback on atrocious roads in all weathers year, some of it carried by Henshall’s boats. His firm became, in effect, lad makes good! he was by now ‘flavour of the month’ with lots of other canal compa- was asking for trouble, which arrived in early September of 1772.

10 Kidsgrove News www.goodnewspublishing.co.uk February/March 2017 Advertising/Editorial 01782 513663 Kidsgrove News February/March 2017 Email: [email protected] 11 in the community by Rich Stephenson Evans Community Officer in the community by Rich Stephenson Evans Community Officer Kidsgrove Cubs Eagle Pack prize. I nominated lots of groups but this group went above and be- the biggest ever. The amount donated really helped the kids in the into the collection”. Tesco topped up the donation by 30%. yond what was expected and did great work with the Persil packs. area to have a lovely Christmas.It’s important to us to run this ap- clean up in competition The group will now enjoy this great prize”. peal knowing our local community well and know how much it’s Aspire Christmas Party Rich Stephenson Ev- needed. I really must thank the generous Tesco customers year on Last year Tesco Kidsgrove ans community officer Christmas Toy Appeal year supporting us by donating toys and enabling us to reach so went around to the Aspire at Tesco Kidsgrove was Again Tesco joined forces many kids”. schemes in Kidsgrove approached by Persil to with Aspire Housing to with Salvation Army tak- nominate local groups bring local disadvantaged Annual Christmas Foodbank Collection ing hampers and on doing for participation in a children presents at Christ- On December 1st to the 3rd Tesco held their Annual Foodbank Col- so identified loneliness competition through- mas. lection in all Tesco stores nationwide. and isolation within the out the UK to win an Many local families still find The Kidsgrove store was elderly. It was decided that all expenses paid day at it a struggle at Christmas supported by St Thomas this year we would to do ‘GO APE’ with a prize time and this annual appeal Church who were onsite something different and value of over £1000 for we opted to give the schemes their own Christmas party and dinner. Kidsgrove Cubs Eagle Pack won a national aims to help them. The ap- for all 3 days collecting do- the whole group. competition organised by Persil peal was started in the Kids- Tesco’s Christmas Toy Appeal saw over nated food from customers. Tesco provided all the food, Rich put forward a few local groups for the competition in which 11,000 toys collected and distibuted grove store 5 years ago and A total of 2451.60kgs of prizes and gifts for each of participants were asked to complete various activities using packs supported three local charities. Year on year it’s grown and today food was collected which them and Salvation Army provided by Persil. there are 11 local Tesco stores involved and 30 charities and groups amounted to 81 trays full. cooked the food. St Saviours One of the groups, Kidsgrove are supported. The food was distributed School children and Kids- Cubs Eagle Pack, set about This years appeal saw a stag- Tesco collected 2451.60kgs of from Kidsgrove St Thomas grove Care Solutions sang car- the task with great energy and gering 11,100 toys donated food for foodbank distribution Church’s foodbank distri- ols, and Staffordshire Clubs enthusiasm which led to them by Tesco customers and Tes- bution for local people in the area who are in need of emergency for Young People came along being shortlisted and even- co stores. Rich Stephenson food for many reasons. and painted nails and helped tual win in the overall com- serve the food. MP Ruth Smeeth turn up and join in the fun and Evans group lead communi- Rich Stephenson Evans community officer for Tesco Kidsgrove petition and they received the sing some karaoke songs. ty officer said “It’s amazing said; “Yet again our fantastic customers have pulled together to great prize. how all the local community help local needy families this Christmas. I was overwhelmed with Rich Stephenson Evans said; “It was so nice to see so many happy Rich Stephenson Evans said; champions have joined forc- the support the public gave us and the hard work the volunteers put faces which makes all the effort worthwhile. It’s great when the “It’s great to see a very local group win this fantastic national es to enable the appeal to be community pulls together”. 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16 Kidsgrove News www.goodnewspublishing.co.uk February/March 2017 Advertising/Editorial 01782 513663 Kidsgrove News February/March 2017 Email: [email protected] 17 Congleton Road Community Centre Kidsgrove Wheelers Finishing touches were put to the CRCC improvements Winter is upon us bringing with it cold, wet and icy weather, project when 15 children from St Saviors School planted never much fun for cycling, however a few hardy souls ig- a variety of shrubs in 6 garden plots to create ‘Butterfly nore this and ride through the winter weather. Gardens’. Alan Meinhardt represented the club at the Christmas 10 The planting was organised by mile time trial, fancy dress optional. Alan took the option Bev Sutton and Mark Jones from and rode as Spider-Man turning in a respectable time of just the Community Gardens depart- over 29 minutes, not bad in the cold and wet dressed as Spi- ment at Newcastle BC and the dey! Well done Alan. pupils were accompanied by Several other riders have been out and about over the period teaching assistant Angela Painter proving that a bike is for life and not just for Christmas. and teacher Rob Alcock Anyone who had a new Bev explained to the children bike from Santa, remem- all about the types of plants and ber our next club night is on Monday 30 Janu- Mr Rob Alcock and Mrs Angela Painter with shrubs which should attract but- ary at Sandyford Community Fire Station, call the children of St Saviours Primary School terflies that were so important to in for a brew and a chat and see what we are the environment. about,you’ll be made very welcome. Finally, congratulations to Andy and Angie on After finishing the planting the children were taken inside the centre to clean st up and were provided with refreshments and goodies before being given an the arrival of Poppy Rae on the 1 of January, our youngest member. introductory talk and explanation about the game of ‘Petanque’ by Butt Lane Petanque Club organiser Cliff Poole before going outside and having a go. All the children really enjoyed taking part in both the planting and playing Animal Rescue Easter Fair petanque, the adults enjoyed it too, it is good to feel that the centre can be Help kickstart animal welfare in 2017 by joining the Potter- involved in bringing different sections of the community together and it was ies Guinea Pig Rescue at our Easter event !! arranged for everyone to come back in the summer to see how their plant- A fantastic day out for all the family, bringing together local ing has progressed, hoping to see some butterflies and have another go at animal rescues from North Staffs & South raising petanque. funds for animals in their care. Learn about pet care, rescue The Committee would like to extend their thanks to all involved in making work and see animals - there will be rescue stalls, gifts, crafts such a success of the CRCC Improvements Project, which was funded by and refreshments, with a fun ‘Dog Show’ 12pm - well be- the £10,000 ‘Tesco Bags of Help’ grant awarded after their succesful ap- haved pets welcome !! plication in April 2015, it has taken a long time and a lot of work but it has Easter Fair 8th April, Kidsgrove Salvation Army Hall, Heath- been well worth it. cote St, Kidsgrove 10:00 -15:00. FREE ADMISSION Amazing Glazing Firestone rubber roofing Building work undertaken Specialist in: UPVC Windows, Doors, Porches, Conservatories, Fascias, Soffits, Guttering, Canopies etc. ✓ No Salesman ✓ 30 years experience! ✓ Single glass cut to size & fitted ✓ Misted double glazed units replaced Credit facilities available Call us on 01782 775840 / 788088 or 07579 960209 Always happy to help.

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HAPPY New year to everyone in Kidsgrove Town Hall where we will have guest speakers possibly once a month Health Awareness Day Calling all local voluntary groups We hope you all enjoyed the festivities and are and we hope local business people and anyone interested in membership or would This year the testing will take place, as usual, in Tesco on We would like to reach more local charities and organisations with the aim of help- having a good start to the year. like to volunteer to help us would come along and join us. We run lots of events Saturday 22nd April from 10am until 4pm. Please come along ing as many as we can. So this is a call to any local organisers who would like to throughout the year and we need more men, women and students to help us out. If Brilliant news from the Rotary Reindeer col- and have yourself a health check, we will be checking blood come along on a Wednesday evening to give us a short talk on the work being done we cannot recruit more people we are at risk of not being able to continue offer- lections in December. We have recorded a pressures, blood glucose tests and other invaluable informa- in the area. We meet at The Bleeding Wolf pub in and if anyone ing the community support that they deserve which we have provided since 1969. staggering total in excess of £10,000 which tion and guidance. would like to tell us about their projects, then give Rotarian Cressida Dickens a was collected by a large team of people who gave up their time to help raise funds Rotary is also about fellowship and we do have a lot of fun with sports events and Annual Blackpool Holiday ring on 07541731149, or write to her on email [email protected]. for their own voluntary and charity groups. These and all the Rotarians who braved social evenings. For example we recently competed against other Rotary teams at The Rotary club of Kidsgrove run a week long holiday for Rotary and Young people the cold to walk the streets knocking on doors, as well as those who collected at Ten Pin Bowling, Darts, a general knowledge quiz and a Snooker match. There are senior citizens, in sunny Blackpool, and it was a brilliant Aldi, Home Bargains, Whitehill Co-op and Tesco stores in Kidsgrove. We have of course lots more sporting competitions which we would like to compete in but As a Club we feel it is important to reach all ages of success again last year. NOW is the time to be booking to thank the management of the stores too for their continued support by letting being low in numbers doesn’t help. men and women in our area. One focus is on appealing for this summer 2017. The date of this year’s holiday is Rotary carry out their annual collections. to the young people of Kidsgrove and its surrounding Christmas Hampers success Thursday 15th Jun to Thursday 22nd June, cost TBC. The villages. As an organisation we offer Rotaract Clubs The groups who have helped included: Kidsgrove Scouts, Newchapel Scouts, Richard Stephenson Evans at Tesco together with Kids- hotels are small and friendly and in the centre of Blackpool. All rooms are en’ suite, for groups 12 to 18 years of age and Interact Clubs for Friends of Kidsgrove Railway Station, AFC Kidsgrove, Keystone Care Group, grove Rotary put together hampers full of Christmas and holidaymakers have a full English breakfast and 3 course evening meal. Trans- groups 18 to 30 years. We are currently exploring the idea of getting local schools Kidsgrove Mayor’s Charity Group, Potteries Paddlers, Kidsgrove Cricket Club, goodies for some senior citizens in our community. port from their home to pick up point and luxury coach to the hotel is included in to compete in national competitions such as Young Chef, Young Innovator, Young The Corner Pin Charity Group, Staffordshire Clubs for Young People, Friends of Richard and Sylvia Dymond reported that everyone who the cost of the holiday. Our gentlemen and ladies also have a special Night Out, a Photographer, Youth Speaks, Young Musician, etc. If this doesn’t seem viable then Apedale Heritage Centre, Kidsgrove Lads n Dads, Kidsgrove Panthers, Li’l Gems received one was both surprised and grateful, and an country drive and evening entertainment with Bingo and sandwiches. we will be looking at doing these competitions from a more local angle. Dance Troupe. A big thank you goes out to all the many individual volunteers who emotional day of deliveries was had by all. A wonderful idea, well done everyone. If you would like to go this year, it’s never too early to book but you must be able helped us and the Probus Club of Kidsgrove for their continued support. Social Media: Easter Egg collection to manage 1 or 2 flights of stairs as there aren’t any lifts. For further information Rotary is trying hard to spread its message to as many people in Kidsgrove and or to book a place, please contact Community Service Chair Sylvia Dymond on the surrounding villages as possible. We want everyone in the community to It won’t be long before it is time, once again for our Annual 07904569665 or Rotarian Ted Butler on 01782785272. Easter Egg Appeal. We will be installing 1kg Chocolate Eggs in know what we do, who we are and where we spend the money that is so gener- various pubs and hostelries in and around the Kidsgrove area Call to all local charity and voluntary groups ously donated to us every year. If you would like to keep up to date with our news you will find frequent postings on: www.facebook.com/KidsgroveRotary so that people can have a chance, for a £1 a go to try and win We have funds available for deserving causes, so if any local group needs help then Twitter: @RotaryKidsgrove one of the eggs. The money raised will go towards a worthy please contact us on one our contact numbers at the end of this newsletter. cause. Pinterest.com/Kidsgroverotary/ APPEAL FOR NEW MEMBERS - ROTARY NEEDS YOU School News We also have a YouTube channel and a LinkedIn Group. Community Day April 8th As Rotarians in the community, we are committed to helping local people in many The Rotary Club of Kidsgrove presented trophies to You can find links to all of these, as well as general information on the ways, including fund raising for people in need and helping local voluntary and Our Annual Community Day for the senior a number of children at local schools, last year, in Club, on our website at: www.kidsgroverotary.org.uk/ charity groups to do their work. To do this we run a variety of events throughout citizens in and around the Kidsgrove area our successful Above and Beyond Award project for Please “like” our pages and follow us on Twitter so that you and th the year in and around Kidsgrove. will be at Kidsgrove Town Hall on April 8 . outstanding achievements. There were also smaller awards presented to one pupil your friends & followers can help to spread the news. However, in order to continue this work we need more volunteers to join us at Ro- If any senior citizen would like to register an in each academic year. The newly completed Kings Church of England School, has Membership tary. We are a relatively small band of folk at the moment and we have a variety of interest then contact us on the numbers be- been the venue for a special senior citizens meal sponsored by Co-op shoppers who If you are interested in helping your local community and with global and local- ages, occupations and lifestyles. We meet at The Bleeding Wolf in Scholar Green low. Last year we had a very successful day nominated Rotary to receive a percentage of money each time a customer shops projects, why not come and join us too? You can contact us by emailing our web- on a Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. At the meetings we plan events and projects, with Tom Unwin singing, dancers and an ex- with the Co-op card. cellent buffet and refreshment. 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Reverse park the vehicle so the rear doors are against a wall. Since the last edition I can now disclose that PCSO Colin Stepney the court process and statements 3. Remove tools from the van overnight. You can report nuisance incidents to the Newcastle Borough has resigned his post and gone off to train as an IO (investigative will be required so that the matter 4. Do not leave keys in the locks. Officer), he will be training for 9 weeks to take statements from can progress to court. Council Anti Social Behaviour Officers on 01782 717717 victims, he will do CCTV and other duties and may also assist with 5. Park where the van will be on display all night. There are a number of incidents that can be reported to the Police, interviews of offenders. As the nights are still very dark it is important to stay vigilant and You can contact your local officers on 01785 23 3576 to discuss local, Non Urgent, they cover a wide range of items some for the Police some are for always lock your doors and windows and especially be wary of leav- Colin has been replaced at Kidsgrove by PCSO Monica Cavendish. other agencies who don’t always do 24/7 shifts however we still at- ing expensive tools in your shed as we have recently had a number issues (please report crime and incidents on 101), or email the team on - We wish them all the best in their new roles. tend and offer help. of reports of this type. [email protected] or email any officer by using the officers Incidents For instance someone may call for help with a mental health issue at 17:10 and get a voicemail message Winter Driving first and last name eg [email protected] Whether it is a Road Traffic Col- from agencies who finish at 17:00 lision, Assault, Burglary or other In keeping with the recent snowy spell we To pass on information anonymously call: as they have finished for the day crime when you ring in it will be have had a number of cars that have been but it is important to call us instead graded as an incident and relevant broken into whilst the owner had left it You can comment on local issues, police related or otherwise at as we have procedures in place to patrols will be sent to assist you. unattended while the windows cleared attend and do our best to get you www.whitehillonline.co.uk Depending on the grade of the in- with the engine running and we advise against doing this if possible. into A&E who can access mental cident you will be sent either a PCSO or a PC who will take details Twitter @newcastlepolice health outside normal hours. Driving in the snow is something of a rarity these days but it catches about what has happened and make a decision about how to deal us out sometimes and care must be taken to avoid accidents ie driv- Opening Times for the Enquiry Offices at Kidsgrove & Newcastle are: with it. If for instance damage to a vehicle is extensive then it may Van Tool Theft ing in a low gear not braking suddenly and most importantly staying need to be towed away and our recovery garages will assist to attend calm when conditions are treacherous such as those we had on Janu- Kidsgrove: Mon Fri 9am to 5pm. Closed Weekends & Bank Holidays Watching Midlands News on televi- and collect your vehicle. ary Friday 13th in the Kidsgrove area. Newcastle (situated in the Guild Hall): sion recently there was a useful ar- If you have been assaulted or burgled at home we will arrange for ticle about theft of tools from vans. PC Dave Woodward Mon Fri 9am to 5pm. Closed Weekends & Bank Holidays

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