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Opening Times Through their Community Monday-Friday Association Committee, resi­ dents of Clayhanger are fighting 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. to curb traffic problems through the village via Bridge Street. A Telephone deputation for the Committee of Advertising Mrs Trow, Bob Hickman and a radar trap occasionally would Brownhills Jenny Brownridge put the facts They would like the Highw ays before The Highways and Safety and Safety Committee to look at make drivers think twice. 452840/1 Committee 6 months ago, ways of diverting large jugger­ There are a lot of elderly backed up by a petition of resi­ nauts around Clayhanger, and people who have to cross this road to catch the bus and we Editorial dents containing 60 signatures. 30 mph speed limit signs to be "Heavy wagons start rumbl­ placed at roads into the village, would like action before it's too Brian Stringer ing through at 4.30 - 5.00 a.m." but they may be thwarted in this late. A Safety Committee 8rownhills 372491 Mr. Bob Hickman of Bridge because approach roads are Member mentioned the traffic lights on the canal bridge, and or452840/1 Street claimed" and the volume already restricted. builds up through the morning. "The problem is that the two was surprised when told they We have done our own survey approach roads are straight and were removed years ago, but we fail to see what would be gained Publishers and counted 65 vehicles passing unpopulated so that traffic between 8 - 8.15 a.m. and it's builds up speed, especially by bringing these back." Baker Bond even busier between 5 - 6 p.m. down the canal bridge, and The C.C.A. are expecting a (Printing & But it's not only volume that don't intend slowing down decision shortly. Publishing) Ltd concerns us, it is the terrific when they hit the built up area", speeds that some drivers hurtle said Mr. Hickman, but I don't P.O. Box 1 through at, negotiating parked think it would hurt to have 30 183 High Street, cars or not, which again is mph signs on entering the v il­ Brownhills, Walsall, another problem." lage, as a reminder, and perhaps Association West WS86HW Meeting Golden Wedding On 3rd December a meeting took place at Brownhills Comp. December 7th was the Golden between a few invited people Wedding for Jack and Lucy Phil­ who had expressed interest in lips of 65 Chester Road, Shire forming a Brownhills Associa­ , Brownhills. tion. The Gazette set the meet­ The couple have two children ing up and Mr. John Sylvester John and Barry. chaired the informal talks. Cllr A party is to be held at the Graham Walker attended and Royal Oak {Middle Oak). put his points of v iew and his where Jack was the first tennant general views and information in th<> n<>w pub back;,., 10'>1'! were well received. After Jack 87, a keen footballer from lengthy discussions it was still enjoys his gar­ agreed that a list of all local com­ den, while Lucy 84 from munity g roups and associations is active around the home. In the should be contacted through past both have been members liaison with Mr. Roy Jones, of the St. James Church in when a further meeting was to Brown hills. be held on 14th January, 8.00 The cou pie were married at St. p.m. for further talks. Michael's Church in Pelsall. !!!ii!!!!i!!!!!i!i!i!iiii!!l!!!!!!!!i!i!ii!!iiiii! ::::r::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, DECEMBER 1990 3 Attention Please .~·;i~ SH~~f~~~i~T :.f: ';I ~"-'"·.,-'·?\ •· ~ - ~-· ·.: Usmg aKnittmg Machme i;•t':.~· ~ "'!1~ if)· t.'. "'~j can be fun, and highly profi~ab le .~:·~~;~., ,~:•ft · ~· !,t;--t, •· . You can save p~unds by Knitting .~:;.:?~..;;~· ~·!J?:~: !··~ ·~ jc• " foryour_Fam1/y and Fnends. ~?i::r · ~t· < u"" · 'f ·_:."'(-. ~ -~i and ~o ur finished garments will ~:.U,~\;~ · }i;i':"?'. ,e.... li, .look 1ust like those m the Shops ·~~! j.-L .JSL- '. ; ~i;:S~'i~Co_me and see_ou r range o f 'n ~ · A :;i,i'}~_, ._ Knitt ing M achines by Jones & '"'\;\ Brother , Toyo ta and Kn itmaster \ as advertised on Television an d at '\_./'_... - the Clothes Show exhibition at • the NEC.

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F. communication, friendliness, upon the Guest of Honour Mr. (5) + Young Bird Average Luke who does a lot of work for efficiency and reliability, who as Mac Merrick to present the Trophy the club. well as passengers will take on awards. Almost every member With all t he awards given, it parcel and package work local or Mr. C. Hemings & Sons Winners of the flying club was presented was then time to sit back and long distance. w ith either prize money or Trophy (5) + Old Bird Ave, com ­ enjoy the night with full enter­ trophies. Trophies were pre­ bined Ave Two Bird Saintes tainment, a night w hich was So with Christmas coming, sented to the following fancier. Trophy enjoyed by all and hoping to parties and dances etc. let Bee Jay get you there and back in M r. B. Heath W inners Trophy (1) Mr. P. Matthews winners Trophy meet again in the near future. safety, at a price you will find Mr. R. Luke Winners Trophy (1) (8) + Rennes Trophy, Nantes PMatthews very reasonable. a~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~, i ~ Sharing the taste I I of Christmas· I I with old friends? I ~ THEN OUR CHRISTMAS FA YRE WILL DELIGHT YOU I a OUR CHOICEST CUTS OF TENDER MEAT AND 5 I OTHER FESTIVE PRODUCE WILL SATISFY THE ~ I ALL A ::;~~~~iE:; g6~~~~~;;;PRICES I a a a~ ~- ~ . a1 a a 5 i 5 TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS i I MANYTHANKSFORYOURCUSTOM ~ 5 THROUGHOUTTHEYEAR i I From everyone at I I A. E. POXON & SONS I i HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS a ~ Telephone: (0543) 3744448 and 373262 ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~d 10 BROWNHILLS GAZEr"E DECE'.'3E~ 1990 Some of the girls corres­ ponded w ith sailors on the ships Pleased and the club received letters and souvenirs plaques from the Dear Sir, POSTBAG • . ships officers. I was so p1eased to read Glyn Holloways letter i.e. Richard With regard to the photograph Shepherd M.P. I can identify to some degree the appointed in Brownhills follow­ Brownhills Wesley Methodist following from left to right: Iris Richard Shepherd is always ing the 1944 Education Act Youth Club, but that in itself is a Poxon, Graham Finn, Ciss' ready to listen and help. Council­ which recognised the need to long and happy story. Greenhough? Frank Poxon, Alan lor Burt was a good Councillor provide for our age group, who Mention was made in your Watson, Mary Iredale. and Mr. Shepherd is just as easy were the deprived children of article of Miss Cartwright and to approach. the war years. Duggie Roberts, Baden Pre­ Joyce Kench (now Cook) who ston, Peter Green, Marion Grice, One of my fondest memories introduced Drama to the club, Yours faithfully Ken Thomas, Alma? Joyce is of a one week stay at Attin­ and from my involvement in this V.M. Taylor (Mrs. Read, Bernard Bickley? Glynn gham Hall near Shrewsbury project I became a founder (nunc) Probert, Marg where we participated in a member of the Aldridge Brow­ Greenhough, Trevor Cawley course organised by the English nhills Travelling Theatre, a very and Jack Greenhough sitting. Archives Folk Dance and Song Society, I far sighted venture in those days think about a dozen club mem­ instigated by Miss Cartwright If my memory serves me cor­ photograph bers attended. and as same readers may be rectly I was most upset at the time because I was standing Some in our party had never aware it eventually evolved into I was delighted to see the been away from home before, the present day Aldridge Youth extreme right next to Trevor Cawley and was off the pic­ photograph of the Brownhills and this plus the novelty of a car Theatre. cut ture. Young Citizens Club, I must say ride to Atcham was a new hori­ But here again that is another that it brought back a host of zon and a marvellous experi­ long story. As I hope my comments have happy memories of Sunday bike ence. shown, I for one, derived great rides and picnics at Blake Street Readers who know her will be benefit from my membership of I am proud to relate that my Pools, and of cycling to Yoxall pleased to hear that Miss membership of this club under the Young Citizens Club, and I and the "Ridwares" to do Folk Cartwright is living in retirement received much wise counselling the auspices of the Dancing displays at village fetes. · at Nash, near Ludlow and is and care from some very fine Youth Service started me off on always pleased to hear from and I also remember the little a lifetime of service as a Youth Youth Workers for which I will talk to old friends and always be grateful. group who visited the home of Leader. associates. Another interesting Mr & Mrs Read every Sunday In 1951 I was persuaded to venture during my time at the I look forward to your future night, to watch one of the very attend a Senior Members train­ Young Citizens club was the issues where I hope that others will write in with their memories few televisions in the area in ing course at Unstone Grange, clubs adoption of H.M.S's those days ani:I Mrs Read often near Sheffield and during my Amethyst, Consort and , of the past in times which I feel gave us supper. stay I met the young lady from following the Yangtse river inci­ were much better and certainly We all had great respect for , who was dent and the club was divided less complicated than the pre­ our Leaders Frank and Iris, and destined to become my wife. In into houses named after the sent. 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In their promotion year, all the players received an engraved gold pocket watch and Jack trea­ sures his to this day. One proud Young Jack with his 94t h birthday cake. record he can boast is the fact that in every game that he I looked with interest through any place which the Club may Gazette where we wrote an arti­ scored, the Wolves never lost a copy of Jacks signing on con­ deem unsuitable. cle on Geoff Harrington w inning from his first goal against Chest­ tracts and noted that he was on What did Jack think of todays the Powderhall Handicap. Geoff erfield in a 2-1 win to his last in £6 per week from 2nd May- 29th players wages, "Good Luck to was trained, as were most of the. 1928 against Reading again in a August (summer months) and them" he said. runners in this area, by Jack, 2-1 home win. As a winger Jack £7 from August to 1st May. What did you think of Major who was as much noted for his wasn't a prolific goalscorer, T he Player to receive an extra Buckley? (his manager) "Toffee­ sprinting ability as his football rather a player using his terrific £1 when playing in the first nosed", came the prompt reply. prowess. speed to set up others, but its team. After finishing with football Quite a character is Jack, who still a unique achievement. Rule 1 stated that The Player Jack, then had to go back to his has led a full life so far and has a hereby agrees to play in an effi­ old job as a miner, and after host of memories to look back His last game for Wolves was cient manner and to the best of playing pro soccer, he hated on during his twilight years. against Chelsea in April 1928 his ability for the club. While every minute of it, but neither Belated Happy Birthday Jack, when they suffered a 2-1 home Rule 5 said. The Player shall not seems to have hurt him much. now go for the Queen's tele­ defeat. engage in any business or live in You may remember last Aprils gram.

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Put it whole country have a constant another way, 12 million people 1 battle on our hands to prevent live in places from which t hey pollution, but what if we were should be evacuated. /T FELL OFF A LORRY' denied the right to stand against Where I live, there are 100 km Offer someone any article of goods are leading brand names, authority? A worrying thought of steel mills which pour pollut­ goods at a dirt cheap price and like Triang, Merit, Matchbox as Dr Matygas report tells. ants into the atmosphere at a nine times out often they'll ask if (C.E. Mark). G.T., M.B., Bluebird rate that has been forbidden in it fell off as lorry. Well 25 year old and Playskool. Genuine Turtle There is another enormous the West for years. Much of t his problem in Poland today and Darren Whithead hasn't minced goods are on offer and kids vid­ plant was given to Poland by the his works or hung about. He eos and tapes sell at 5 for £4.99 that is pollution. This is espe­ USSR when they updated their cially a problem in the area of comes straight to the point by Soft toys are all checked out O\'llT' ·nclustry and was already Silesia where l live and work. I calling his recently opened High for safety. out of date~·. hen it was installed Street Store "It Fel I Off A Lorry". think it is the worst polluted area An example of prices is the in our country. Bad quality The reason is obvious from a in the whole of Eu rope, both popular MB toy Torpedo Run bitum'nous coal is used in these visit, as all of his 100 lines are the East and West. One of the effects i11dustries ·nstead of the high which sells at £11 .99 as against of this pollution is that the aver­ cheapest in tow n, so much so grade amhracite Y'thich is mined most big stores £17.45. age life expectancy in Poland is that Darren assured m e that if in Silesia but exported for cash. 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TWO BON~EYS Pickfords Travel (As Broodcast on B.B.C.15.1 0. 1977) Two bon keys went out one day for a stroll, To look at the pits where once drawn was coal, To start their walk they went up to eights, Pet Food Collection But only found stumps where once stood pit gates, They wanted to put gypsies where once they drew coal, No more will black diamonds be pulled up this hole, Down to the corner the fair lady to see, The railways now empty on banks weeds grow free, The slag heaps been shifted, The head gear all gone, Old man she was proud to give coal by the ton, Down to Norton where once was the green, ' All thats left is a stack serene, Where once walked the bonkey coal tubs to move, Now stand the offices of the light industry groove, They've flattened the pit top of poor old Jeromes, To make way for factories and n ew nw.xim hom es, Now over the chase where stood Threes and the Fly, The sight of them gone made the poor bonkey sigh, We had electric from one, Got tools f rom the other, Once own ed by a family, Now run by big brother, They then caught a bus to see Walsall Wood, Again are more factories where once Coppy stood, Their filling the shaft with rubbish and slush, The same shaft where coal once came with a rush, Along Chester Road stands remains of a funny one, Picture shows Joanne Pitt, Assistant Manager That went by the name of the Old Bosted Onion, and Vicky Harrison Kingswood and Coxs, Wilkin all gone, ne staff at Pickfords Travel, that the staff are doing some­ The bonkeys were sad but with hope they walked on, To where stood the Grove and it's disasters long gone, 3~own hills thought it would be a thing to help so many poor ani­ Men gave their lives here in search of black gold, -:ce idea if they made sure lots mals who do not have homes at In Brownhills grave yard their story is told, :rr animals had a good Christ­ Christmas. The pit head is gone the canal basin dead, -as as well as their custom ers. The girls have been inundated A minute of rememberance the bonkey bows head, 5o they decided they would col­ with food and blankets and hope The sinkin again has gone it: s sad way, ::G :::>og Food, Cat Food, Biscuits it will keep coming in. A poor old Leacroft, Mid a rubbish tip today, Whats this down at Littleton, the Bonkeys eye shone, a-:: Blankets to donate to the The RSPCA w ill be along to It: s pit head wheels turning and coal by the ton, =s=>c:A so t hey can distribute it Pickford Travel at 12 noon 21st B ut wheres all the horses and where is the steam, --o..ghout the dogs and cats December to collect the dona­ They have all been replaced chaps to keep the atm osphere clean, _....,es in a around t he West tions so if you have anything to The men go in cars now not the old bike, c ands. offer please call in and see Coals cut with machines now not sweat and pyke, Dawn, Joanne and Vicky - and They made their way home as they both began to tire, -e RSPCA w ere thrilled at don't forget t o book t hose holi­ And looked at the gra te saying we've still got afire. .s -dea and were so pleased days while you are in t here!!

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The Renowned Welsh Tenor Ron turned GARETH EVANS Hilarious Comic Kojak for RAY RAYMONDE Children in Need Magician Ron Lakin of School Avenue, night it had risen dramatically to raised £235 in a matter of a few £235. All his mates just couldn't JOHNNY BEPPO hours. It first started as a bit of a wait to get his hair off, and joke one Saturday, lunch time in the bar of Ron's local, the Clayhanger man Bill Yeomans George & Dragon in Church (left in picture) also agreed to A Nightingale OfSong Street, Clayhanger. He prom­ have his beard shaved off. The BERYL BRISCOE ised that if there was £150 on the moment of truth for Ron came bar by Sunday night he would on the Sunday night as the shav­ be prepared to have his head ing ceremony was performed in shaved. In a matter of 20 front of a large gathering by Mrs. And Organist Extraordinare minutues there was £65 and by J. Littlehales and Mr. D. Webs­ RON BOOTH the required time i.e. Sunday ter.

Keep your diary clear for FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY Engine Lane at .____-Beauty Spot COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Old Hall Lane, A Brownhills pensioner Mr. delighted when repairs were Aldridge Frank Hall of Chester Road, carried out and the lane restored Shire Oak has been battling with to respectability. Evening performa.nce: authorities for years over a local He has furnished us with a beauty spot near Engine Lane, long and interesting istory of the DOORS OPEN 6.30pm known locally as The Grove lane and its surroundings and Common. Mr. Hall believes that we hope to bring that you in SHOW BEGINS 7.00pm this is as pretty a walk as you'll more detail later, but for now SHOW ENDS 9.30pm find anywhere and until recently Frank asks us to let the Brown­ he was horrified to realise that it hills public know about the walk, Tickets available from: had been neglected over the its beauty and natural peaceful­ years, so much so, that in bad ness, so near to our town centre VENUE, weather the lane became impos­ and yet so far away, and hopes sible to use. that all keen ramblers will use LEISURE SERVICES RECEPTION Frank immediately set about the spot and so preserve an or on TilE DOOR at just £2.00. doing something about it, and interest, to ensure it does not fall after a hard fought battle, was into disrepair again. Transport may be available by prior arrangement & booking SECOND HAND FURNITURE AND ELECTRICAL GOODS For further information contact: Arts & Ents Section on 0922 653151 or BROUGHT AND SOLD Marketing Section on 0922 653145 I 653141 All our goods are of excellent quality Walsall . Best prices paid for House Clearances FOR EVERY £10 YOU SPEND WE WILL /~~ DONATE £1 TO CHILDREN IN NEED ,,,, ]!!-- WALSALL LEISURE SERVICES THE BARGAIN BOX Arts and Cultural Services Division 80 SALTERS ROAD, WALSALL WOOD ~ ._,,,.r..,n Tel: 'erownhills 374674 ~./>,. . · ~ ~'-'·~ . -J}._\. 20 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, DECEMBER 1990 Blttwnhills 11.fchives

Ogley Club Outing . By far the most popular fea­ will be revealed of this Empire ture in the Gazette appears to be day photo. the Archive photo's, so in order Back to Brownhills Central to allow you to bathe yourselves now 1951-2 at a guess. Do you thoroughly in nostalgia, this know any of this motley crew? month we've got three to go at. As we have so many photo's Firstly a photo brought in by this month please don't ring in. If Maureen Wigley that was taken you can identify anyone or have about 1944during an Ogley Club any comments or stories you outing. Recognise yourself? would like us to hear, please How about the one from Mr. drop a line to Baker Bond Mason of Clayhanger showing (photo's), Brownhills Gazette, an infants class of 1955, I'm sure P.O Box 1. 183 High Street, 2nd from left top is lvor Dunn, Brownhills or hand it in person­ and bottom left kneeling is ally (opposite Silver Court Kenny W right, but I know more Shops).

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Typical example: SAMSUNG remote 14" CTV cash price £169.00 or 12 monthly repayments of £16.76 equivalent to £3.87 per week. Total repayable £201.12 22 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE. DECEMBER 1990 BROWNHILLS SCHOOL &COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS Disabled Sports Day The organisation is already Road Race for Wheelchairs, with underway forthe Third Disabled the suggested course being - Sports Day to be held at Brown­ Deakin Avenue, Oakenhayes hills Community School. Drive and Oakenhayes Crescent. Although this is not until Sun­ All residents in t his area have day, 28th April, 1991. A lot of been asked to v oice any objec­ hard work needs to be done to tions to us dis r up t in ~ their peace make this event a most success­ and quiet for a short time on a fu l and enjoyable day. Sunday morning, but thankfully, at the time of writing, I have As in past years the bulk of the work will be undertaken by W al­ received no such objections. I might add we also have the sup­ sa Lions and the Bir mingham port of the ocal Police. Sports Club for the D1sableo, supported by Cornrnun·ty and I v.il be rem nding you in the School staff, plus the 1oyal bafld New Year that you are more of volunteers without whose than w elcome to come along on help the day would not be possi­ t he day, to w itness t he high stan­ ble. dard achieved by all competitors A new event, possibly a first over a wide range of sporting for Brownhills, will be a 3000M events. Awards Day Youth Club Reunion Mr Dennis Silk, Warden of St. Examination results showed Sunday, 11th November saw Youth Club Management Com­ Peters College, a Public School an improvement again this year the long awaited Youth Club Re­ mittee and President of the in Radley, near Oxford was with some outstanding resu lts union, bringing together mem­ Community Association. Guest of Honour at Brownhills being achieved by individual bers from 1959. The object of the It was certainly a nostalgic Community School's 6th Annual students - one student achieved exercise was to view a film (on a evening for the 50 people who Awards Day held on Monday 1.0 G.C.S.E. subjects at the large video screen) made at the were present, w ith many stories 26th November, 1990. higher grades with 9 at Grade A Club by the BBC and shown on and fond memories being The day was organised into and 1 at Grade B. television. exchanged. I am sure all who attended would like to thank the two ceremonies w ith pupils The school had a great deal to organiser - Mr Frank Hodgkin­ from Years 7 to 9 having theirs in be proud of in its work since the The "star" of the film was Bill son who was himself a member the afternoon and senior pupils last Awards Day, and would con­ Barnett, Bill was leader of the 30 years ago, and is Chairman of and adults having a similar cere­ t inue to strive to achieve its pos­ club in 1959 and although now the present Management Com­ mony in the evening. Prizes at ition as 'the heart of the com­ retired still takes an active interest in Youth work, being a mittee - for a very enjoyable the afternoon ceremony were munity'. -~ presented by Andy Thompson valuable member of the present evening . Major events last year of Wolverhampton Wanderers. included successful Concerts, a The Headteacher, Mr Allan Fashion Show, Sports Days and Jarrett, reported to both cere­ Swimming Galas, an Activities monies on the work of the Week and Community school during the previous 12 Fortnight. The Year 10 pupils months. He stressed the (4th Year) took part in a weeks school's position in the Com­ Work Experience in July fol­ munity and thanked the Home lowed by a three day Challenge and School Association, the of Industry. The School and Community Association and the Community Association once School Governors for their con­ again hosted the Midlands tinued support. Handicapped Sports in April. Sixth form students start trading

The Lower 6t h CPVE group To gain the initial finance have launched themselves into needed to start trading, tfley Walkathon the commercial world. have enlisted the help of the WATCH They have for med a company Bank in Brownhills, and raises £1,250 with the title of Creative Pro­ have sold a limited number of THIS ducts, they are marketing three shares to staff, friends and fam­ Pupils at Brownhills Com­ products under small subsidiary ily. munity School raised £1250.00 DATE companies - "Bits and Bobs" - So far the prospect of full for the Birmingham Walkathon January 10th 1991 which produce hand crafted order books of all three products Appeal. · 7.30 pm decorative hats, butterflies etc. looks promising. 'Dick Whittington and His Cat' using straw and dried f lowers; The letterheaded notepaper is B.R.M.B. Disc Jockey Brendan Will be appearing at Brow­ "Head on" -setting letterheaded packed in boxes of 25 Kiernan is seen receiving the nhills School Theatre on their notepaper ; and a newspaper envelopes, 25 sheets of plain cheque on behalf of the appeal way to seek gold in London. paper, 25 letterheaded paper, in from pupil Rachael Emery. Over serving and bringing current Tickets for the Pantomime are issues to the forefront. either Blue or White. They are 150 pupils walked the 15 mile available from the School priced All students are working selling this at £4.99 per pack. The course and the school is particu­ at £3.00 each. extremely hard and have sud­ handicraft sells for a variety of larly grateful for the help it This special childrens' Pan­ denly found that life in the fast prices, from £1 to £5. If you wish received in supporting the tomime is performed by a lane can be difficult but to view their products telephone youngsters from parents and hop~­ National Touring Company. fully very rewarding. 452886. friends of the school. BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, DECEMBER 1990 23 BROWNHILLS SCHOOL &COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS Changes in Community Brownhills Community ming and indoor bowls. Sixth . . Association held its Second Former pupils escorted groups prov1s1on Annual Open Day on Wednes­ of visitors on tours of the school day 5th December. This year the and its classes. Brownhills Community event joined with the Prospec­ The Lecture Theatre was Association entered a new tive Parents' Evening held for packed in the evening with phase in its rapid development parents choosing the school for parents of pupils in the local into a leader in Community Edu­ their youngster's secondary Primary Schools and those from cation in Novem ber. education. surrounding areas to listen to Walsall Local Education The morning session of the Headteacher, Allan Jarrett, .... Authority granted the Associa­ Open Day featured facilities and explained what was on offer to tion new found ·ndependence opportunities for those wishing their youngsters at Brownhills by choosing t to oe one of a to use the centre for leisure Community School. He stressed number of pilot ·r-stitutions to Keeping up activities and retraining for that the school aimed to provide, manage their O\'YT'I rnances. return to work. A creche was the very best education for all its The Commur-·t>, Association provided and a soft play area pupils, and that he believed Brownhills Community School must now use ·ts resources 10 with the and magician provided enter· deliver its ow n Develoomem tainment. was a caring institution in which Plans to the peoo e of Br0\"1- times mutual respect and purposeful nhills. In the afternoon those atmosphere enabled recently retired from employ­ youngsters to achieve their very The Development ? 1an for ment enjoyed keep fit, swim- highest potential. Brownhills was written over A satellite d ish has been many months by the Policy and installed at Brownhills Youth Revision Sub-Committee of the Centre, yet another facility for WHERE THE ACTION IS Association and aims to build on this forward looking club. its work with the unemployed, This latest venture was prop­ those needing retraining in osed by the members them­ THIS CHRISTMAS Capture forever, the fun, order to return to work, those selves and endorsed by the thrills and excitement of recently retired from employ­ Management Committee. those special family events. ment and those unable to use A thriving Member's Com­ We will give you all the help the Association centres through mitte now operates at the Club and advice you need ill-health or infirmity. with representatives sitting on One of the biggest problems fac­ Copies of the plan are availa­ the Management Committee ing the prospective camcorder ble to the public from the Deakin giving them a voice at the deci­ user is the huge variety of choice Avenue site. sion making level. and formats available today. 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,,-? with excitement We w ish all our Customers fro m a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes forlhe New Year from everyone at Paula' GLYN DAVIES &SONS rr BUTCHERS BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, DECEMBER 1990 25 SHlRE OAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL Shire Oak Half Marathon Congratulations On S.--=· 25 November Prizes and trophies were so willingly gave of their time. to our 1990 --esr- reOakCommunity awarded to the first ten men and Once again this year, staff, Scnool s :>a•ents' Association first five women home, in addi­ parents, friends, sponsors, gov­ Musicians once aga n held this annual tion to another nine categories ernors and students united in event 'or t he fourth consecutive of veterans, both male and their efforts to ensure the Half Once again The Shire Oak Community School is extremely ~ear. female. Every part1c1pant Marathon was a success - and pleased to congratulate a The Half-Marathon itself, received a special Commemora­ indeed it was. The School's number of its pupils for their which is run in conjunction with tive Medal made by the Birm­ thanks must also be extended to achievement in passing The a Fun-Run, was this year spon­ ingham Mint, to mark the occa­ members of our community, Associated Board of The Royal sored by Acorn Computers. Mr. sion, and all who received these vis.itors, and West Midlands Schools of Music Examinations. T. Mills, Chairman of The tokens commented on the excel­ Police, and the St. John Ambu­ The following pupils suc­ School's Governors and a Direc­ lent quality of workmanship. lance Brigade for supporting us ceeded in attaining the Grades tor of Walsall Batteries and Air in our efforts. given below: Products Limited, once again An event of this magnitude Grade I this year provided generous cannot be mounted without the C.M. Bryan Sally Wilkinson (Clarinet) sponsorship in terms of donat­ support of the volunteers who Acting Headteacher Kerry Barber (Flute) with Distinc­ ing the two first prizes for the tion male and female categories - Kerry Fielding (Flute) colour television sets with Matthew Martin (Clarinet) remote controls. A Heart of Gold from Peter Hughes (Baritone) The day itself dawned some­ with Merit what miserable and cold, but in Stephanie Ellis (Piano) spite of these conditions over a Heart of Oak with Merit 480 competitors marshalled for On more than one occasion whom set a target of swimming Charlotte Edgar (Flute) the start of the half marathon, the Shire Oak Community ten lengths and achieved their Grade II including in their number for the School has found itself proud to goal; a goal which it is hoped Joanne Hanley (Clarinet) fourth time. Mr. Jim Tooth of number caring and courageous will enable the hospital, which Dawn Roberts (Eb Horn) Fulford, Stoke on Trent, a dis­ students amongst its comple­ saved Susan's life, to continue Gemma Nickless (Flute) abled competitor, who is a mas­ ment. In this edition of my col­ to help other children suffering Donna Priest (Clarinet) ter of wheelchair marathon umn, we at school, pay tribute to from brain tumours. Grade Ill events. Clare Haywood (Cornet) a very special young lady, Susan We, at Shire Oak, are tremend­ GradeV Added to this number of com­ Berry, who only ten months ously proud of Susan, both in Helen Ward (Eb Horn) petitors were 98 Fun Runners after fighting for her own life her stamina and physical cour­ To achieve grades awarded by whose ages ranged from tots to fought again to help others fac­ age in winning her fight for life the R.S.A. our pupils have had to elderly citizens - all determined ing their battle for survival. and in this her effort to help to enjoy the outing and brave work extremely hard, in their Susan, who ten months ago others. A heart of gold she truly own time and indeed within the elements. has, and her courage is an exam­ had a brain tumour removed school time. It goes without say­ ple to us all. Well done, Susan! The main half marathon run whilst a patient at the Birmin­ ing that the school is proud of began at 11.00, with the Fun Run gham Children's Hospital, them. C.M. Bryan beginning at 11.10. The Fun Run decided to say a personal thank Well done Ladies and Gentle­ Acting Head - Nov 1990 of just over 3 miles was quickly you to that institution by raising men and keep up the effort. accomplished with no casual­ money from a sponsored swim. ties. and no sooner it seemed Her efforts, in swimming 101 had the hooter blown for the lengths of a pool raised a credit­ start of the run, than cheers were able £400 which will go towards Basketball Result being heard on the finishing line a C.T. Scanner for the hospital. Shire Oak under 15+under16 some poor defence by Shire Oak for the first entrants home. Having had a tumour Basketball teams played a big­ allowed Beacon back into the The crowd assembled at the removed in January, Susan, ger but less experienced side game and although Beacon finish cheered and clapped as during her period of recovery, , from Barr Beacon. After an were down by eight points at the winner Stephen Deans of decided she would like to do uncertain start Shire Oak began one stage, they pulled it back to Stuart Crystal A/C appeared, fol­ something to say thank you to to take the upper hand and with one point by the time the full lowed by Dennis Hackney of the hospital which had saved some field driving well to the time whistle blew. Cartwright coming in as third. her life- something which would basket, Shire Oak led comforta­ Mention must be given to Lee Each competitor home received help other children suffering bly. Mole for his excellent all round a plaque to commemorate his/ from the same problem. Loving However, some good contribution to Shire Oak's vic­ her participation, and once all swimming, as she does, Susan rebounding by Barr Beacon and tory by 27 points to 26 points. competitors were safely home decided to do a sponsored the crowd awaited the arrival of swim, and so set about organis­ the leading half-marathon ing this both within school, and WHO WOULD YOU TRUST entrants. within her personal group of FOR BUILDING WORK? The previous course record friends and acquaintances. was broken in a time of 1 hour Brown hills Community TRUST US seven minutes and 4 seconds by School donated their pool for Martin Cadman of Wol­ Susan's swim, and her 101 verhamptor1 and Bilston, and for lengths were completed in one J. H. Whitehouse, this tremendous feat an addi­ hour, twenty minutes. Susan's tional prize of £50 of sportswear parents were obviously proud of BROWNHILLS LTD their daughter's achievements, was added to his colour televi­ Established over 65 years sion, trophy and medal. In sec­ and her school likewise com­ ond place came John Parker of mends her efforts in achieving such a significant goal so shortly For all your: , with Chris Penny of Roofing, Chimneys, Plastering, Rendering. Stourport coming in third. after such a major operation. Susan's efforts have encour­ Extensions, Re-pointing and any Carpentry. The first lady home was Diane aged other caring youngsters to Harvey of Tipton, beating engage in sponsored activities All work guaranteed Yvonne Hill of into sec­ to support the work of the hospi­ ond position, and third place tal in which she was a patient. i.i'l;~1:.~~s 0543 372185 sent to Anita Cunningham, One such band involves Susan's again of Telford. mother's Guide group, all of 26 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, DECEMBER 1990 The Colts overall had a suc­ .------.....---, Brownhills Juniors U9 had a cessful month although playing poor performance to draw 2-2 some good sides. The Brownhills with Eastfield then turned in a The U18A won three League classic display to draw 1-1 with Hawthorne with great Goalkeep­ Games and drew 4-4 in the Community ing from Andrew Mario who Staffs Cup and look forward to a kept Colts in the game. Then replay at home, they showed some fine performances and --Colts Column-- they beat Crosslands 11 -0, J. worked well as a team for their Cattel scored 4 and M. Anslow 3. They won 10-1 against Furze success. against Silverdale and win 2-0, with Paul Vowles scoring 4 Bank to round off a good spell. w ith good displays by hard goals. The U18B won three and drew working James Preston and D., one, and now combine effort Stanley. U10 Strive to carry on tmprov­ The results of 200 Club Draw with skill to look a good side, and ing their game, but lost 3-1 to U12D put up a greatteam perfor­ all round team work has paid off, Holy Name who punished their 8.11.90 - 63 - P. Davies £25 good finishing by Russell Hullett mance against Bushbury to share the points with a 1-1 mistakes. Then they worked 8.11 .90 - 308 - I. Perry £10 who scored five goal against hard and put in a lot of effort 15.11.90 - 202 - J. Jackaman £25 Falcons and two scoreline, then they outplayed Tipton, but only managed to against a very good Forest Star 15.11.90 -138-A. Wing £10 against Co Iron shows they are a side, but luck was not with them 22.11.90 - 120 - G. Philips £25 team in form. score one goal, and eventually lost 2-1. Then came back with a and they lost 7-0. They came 22.11.90 - 34 - J. Parker £10 back w ith 4 tremendous victory 29.11.90- 260 - J. Schwartz £25 The U14 Drew two and lost 5-2 win against w hich to beat Oceans 4-0. 29.11.90-316-A. M ario£10 two and are prone to make mis­ was reward for all round hard takes at the back while missing work and team effort. chances up front. Needs a good result to bring back confidence. U11 Sun. Showed one of their best performances ofthe season U13 lost three league matches to beat Bustleholme 8-1, then and were also knocked out of the went on to win 4-1 against Staffs Cup by , this is Reedswood w ith Dale Anderson a result of the team being getting a hat trick. they then depleted of some of its players showed a lot of class and put in a who chose to leave to play great display to beat Stonefield elsewhere. The lads try hard and 13-0. Then they only managed to will overcome their poor perfor­ w in 1-0 against Oceans. mances. U11 Sat. Put up a fight against, U12C had a good win against Beacon Colts, but lost 2-1, then· 7-0 with Darren Stan­ went on to beat Bush bury with a ley running riot on the left. Then single goal, but should have they lost two games against won by a bigger martin. Then high riding Forest Star and Aero had a heavy defeat against Lucas, but then came back to Cresswell going dow n 6-1 but turn in a fine p erformance came back to beat Essington 9-0

The photograph is of Brownhills Community Colts under 11 Sun. who play in the Walsall Junion Youth League and managed STAY WARM, by Dave Vale and sponsored by Mario's.

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