BROWN HILLS ISSUE NO. 71 DISTRIBUTED TO OVER AUGUST 1995 7,500 HOUSEHOLDS AND 25p WHEN SOLD BUSINESSES MONTHLY BETTERBUYS COME TO INSHOPS

Car winners Douglas and Ivy Sheppard with Ken Morley, Coronation Street's Reg Holsworth. STORY AND MORE PICTURES ON PAGE 2 GAZETTE GROWS AS COMPANY EXPANDS The Gazette Series which produces the Brownhills Gazette and existing office at 9a Coleshill Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, B36 9DT. Pelsall Post along with eleven other Gazette titles, together with the Tel: Nos: 0121 789 6768 (Sales/ Advertising), 0121 789 6855 (editorial). parent Company, Baker Bond Printing and Publishing Ltd are happily Accountants and Printing Works will now be at 113 Fazeley Street, continuing to grow. . Digbeth, Birmingham. Tel. 0121 633 3949 This continued growth has resulted in a merger with another print Readers will still be receiving their Brownhills Gazette and Pelsall Company, Westpoint. While the merger will ensure that both compa­ Post and the local editorial will still be produced by your local nies grow and prosper, sadly, it also means that the company has out­ reporters, Harry Davenhill (Pelsall) and Catherine Craddock grown its present Brownhills premises. (Brownhills) who can be contacted through the Birmingham Editorial Sales, advertising and editorial will still be dealt with through the Office.

J 2 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 BROWNHILLS BETTERBUYS COME TO INSHOPS!

EDITORIAL Articles and photographs to be considered for publication should be sent to The Editor, Brownhills Gazette, clo Baker Bond, 183 High Street, Brownhills WS86HW

Advertising 01543 452840/1 or 0121 789 6768

Group Editor Rosalie Bott 0121 789 6855

Gazette Series Sheldon/South Yardley, Hodge Hill, Sparkhill, Ken Morley spent time chatting with shoppers and signing authographs. Castle Bromwich, Who better to visit your shop was here to give a Brownhills man Chelmsley Wood, than a man with as much retail the star prize in the recent lnshops ColeshilVWater Orton, knowledge as Reg Holsworth, Scratch Card game. Brownhills, Harbome, maybe the man of comer shop fame Mr. Douglas Sheppard of Ogley Bearwood/Warley, has decided to leave the Rovers Road, Brownhills, was lucky enough Pelsall, Small Heath, Return and become manager of to win the main prize of the Car, Ken Washwood Heath/Saltley lnshops? Morley handed over the keys to Mr. and Bordesley Green No that's not the case, Ken Sheppard on Saturday Sth August Monthly Gazette Series Morley, the actor who has given life 1995. Circulation 97,800 to the character of Reg Holsworth, Ken was in the Brownhills

Publishers Baker Bond CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE (Printing & Publishing) Ltd P.O. Box 1 All advertisements are accepted subject to approval of copy. The publishers reserve the right to cancel or refuse to accept any order without giving an explana­ 183 High Street, tion. Brownhills, Walsall, Whilst every care will be taken during compilation and printing, the publishers West Midlands WSB 6HW shall not be held liable for any loss occasioned by failure of an advertisement to appear or any damage or inconvenience caused by errors. omissions and misprints. No guarantee can be given that an advertisement will appear on a specified Coronation Street fan Gareth date or in any particular position, although every effort will be made to meet the Patten was thrilled to meet his REG & TERRY advertisers requirements. Cancellations for display advertisements must be received by the publishers in favourite character ' WEDDING CARS writing and not less than 7 days prior to copy date, and in the case of classified Reg Holsworth'. advertisements 2 days prior to copy date. Cancellation by telephone will not be lnshops for a couple of hours meet­ 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE accepted. ing local traders, the public and WHITE MERCEDES Credits will only be issued for that part of the advertisement which is incorrect and a full credit will not be issued unless the publisher accepts that the error was signing autographs, and according VINTAGE CAR such that all response to the advertisement would be affected. to the traders it was a very memo­ TEL: WALSALL 22564 OR Box numbers are available for the receipt of bona fide replies only and must rable day. PELSALL 682973 OR 684014 not be used for trade canvassing matter. Liability is not accepted for loss or incon­ If you missed him on Saturday, EVENINGS/ WEEKENDS venience due to delay on forwarding replies. you can still see him at least 3 times a week in the Rovers. GOOD ·FOOD -FINE WINES I

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All Offers ~~'j?c;;;~~ a~~~~n ~;'ft'if!lm''jjj'!)_:-::::-1m111:e1,:11m~ i:,;;i:1::::}t:fM • 2 Mayou Way, High Street, Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4LX Freephone: 0500 692 796 01922 692797 Mobile: 0374 130187 4 BAOWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 ANKER - Norman Anker and DEATHS family thank everyone who BOYCOTIE - ARTHUR - Passed made donations instead of flow­ peacefully away 30th July. Will ers on behalf of the late Percy be sadly missed. Rest in peace, George Anker, who passed away Joyce, Alan, Staff and Customers, Sth July 1995. The sum of £175 Shoulder Mutton, Brownhills. was received and this was donat­ COTTERILL - BILL - Out of a COTTERILL - BILL - July 24th WHITEHOUSE - IVAN HENRY ed to The British Heart world of suffering into Gods gar­ 1995. It hurts when we lose a (IAN) of the Homestead Nursing Foundation. Thank you also to den of Rest, sadly missed. Barry, loved one, but memories never Home - (formerly of 83 the Friends of George who sent Maureen and Ellis die. God bless. Sympathy to wife Commonside, Br ownhills), cards of Sympathy and all who COTTERILL (WILLCOX) - Edna and family, Aunt Beat and passed away in Good Hope attended Church. Passed away Monday 24th July Uncle Jack. Hospital, June 19th, 1995 age 79 1995. Bill ours is just a simple JOBBERNS - ALBERT - A much years. Sadly missed by all the MEMORIAM prayer. God bless and keep you family. loved friend worthy of everlast­ CLIFF - LES - (August 18th 1993) in his care. Always remembered ing remembrance R.I.P., sympa­ We think about you always and by Hilda and Sam, Christine and thy to wife Freda and family, THANKS talk about you too, we .have Tony, Beryl and Ron. Beat and Jack. FOXALL - The wife and family many happy memories, but how of the late George Foxall, would we wish we still had you. God like to thank relatives, friends Bless Dear, Kath & Family. and neighbours for cards, flow­ SKYTE - JOHN - 13th August ers, messages of sympathy in our 1993. The one's we love don't go sad loss and for donations to be away they walk beside us every­ divided between two hospitals. day unseen, unheard, but always MRS. LINFORTH - JOYCE - near. ·still loved and missed. Would like to thank the Girls of Wife Ann and Family. An efficient and personal service for all types of Crabtree Works, Lichfield Road - CLARKE - GEORGE - 12th clothing, curtains, covers etc. for the donation made in memo­ ry of my late husband Fred. I August 1994. I think about you All pressed to a high standard. knew they thought well of him often, I talk about you still, you by the way Christmas cards came have never been forgotten, you We also hygenically wash all sizes of duvets, blan­ from them - even after he retired. know you never will. Ever loving Once again, many thanks. Joyce. wife, Maisie XXX kets, sleeping bags, sports strips, chinese rugs etc. Expert Service on Repairs & Alterations. Ruth Rendell .------,Made to Measure Blinds Vertical, Roller and Venetian Collles to Walsall : BRING IN THIS ADVERT : Ruth Rendell one of Britain's most popular mystery writers will visit Walsall as part of Walsall Libraries 1995 crime and thriller writing promotion. She will be appearing at Walsall Central : 1.0% off all size Duvets : Library to talk about her life, work and her latest book of short sto­ I (Polyester or Feather) 1 ries "Blood Lines" on Wednesday 23 August at 7.30pm. Admission I I is free. Many of Ruth Rendell's novels have been dramatised on televi­ : 1 0% off all Curtains : sion including the Inspector Wexford series which appeared on I (Cleaned and Pressed) IT\/. 1 Sue Grainger, Group Library Manager said, "Its very exciting to L------~------~ think that Ruth Rendell is coming to Walsall Library. She is tremendously popular and we anticipate that the tickets will be in Pelsall Drycleaners great demand. It should be a most entertaining evening." 53 High St., Pelsall Tel: Pelsall 692701 Booking is essential and tickets can be obtained by telephoning 01922 653192. Members ofthe Guild of Cleaners & launderers

WHY NOT BUY ON INTEREST FREE CREDIT SUBJECT TO STATUS e.g. Deposit £47.80 10 Monthly Payments £19.12 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 5 ''GOODBYE !be QCorner ~ou~e MRS. OAKLEY'' !ea loom~ Mrs. Oakley, who has been an 2 qtburcb l\oab, Jel~all. Executive Helper at Holy Trinity School for the past 21 years, has LUNCH TIME MEALS decided to retire 'so that she can spend more time with her children'. Tues/Wed!fhurs Pensioners £2.75 with Sweet and Cup of Tea The Children, Staff and Parents raised money for a present and a Telephone 01922 682065 wonderful bunch of flowers, which were presented to Mrs. Oakley by the children. And from the tear stained faces of the children, who held on to Mrs. Oakley when the presentation was over, you could see that Mrs. Oakley was a very popular and well loved member of staff and that she will be very sadly missed by every­ one at the school. We wish Mrs. Oakley many happy and relaxing years in retire­ ment. 8UMMER8ALE Right: Mrs Oakley with her flowers at her retirement. 20% DISCOUNT off all marked prices CHARITY FOOTBALL Everything included: Conifers, Shrubs, Herbaceous, Compost etc. EVENT CARAVAN STORAGE AVAILABLE ENQUIRIES TELEPHONE: 01922 682276 On 20th August 1995 a Charity Football Event will be held at Walsall Wood Football Club, to raise m oney for the Three Crowns RAILSWOOD NURSERIES Special School and the Aldridge Lions. Railswood Drive, Pelsall The event is being sponsored by Brownhills Glass, who will also be OPEN EVERY DAY supplying a football team and the other team will be the Kinghurst Lads. 9am - 5.30pm There should be some playe rs from Wolves F.C. and Oldham Athletic and others have been asked. Teams from all over the country have supplied tickets and various items for raffle There will be a 'Fun Day'. The event organisers hope to raise in the region of £3000. Entrance fee will be SOp for adults and 25p for children. OSTEOPATH JOHN WESTON D.O., M.G.O., M.B.E.O.A. ~ad~ - Osteopath to the Woodside Medical Practice Back and Neck Pain Trapped Nerves Tennis Elbow Frozen Shoulder Arthritis Knee Problems Headaches 1 Old Town Lane, Pelsall Telephone 01922 685278 Registered with the British and European Osteopathic Association and the Guild--- of Osteopaths 6 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL GETTING BIGGER!

The Headmistress of Holy Trinity with the Parents Association. Holy Trinity School in Clayhanger has been Before this children from Holy Trinity built, there is a real need for a bigger school. established as an Infant School for over one Infants would be split between 6 different The parents are very much behind this ven­ hundred years, and is very proud of its history schools, from now on they will be able to con­ ture and have proved the fact by setting up a and the community it has created around it. tinue in Holy Trinity until they progress to Parents Association, which in its first four However, because of the growth of the Secondary School, which has to be a lot better months managed to organise a Summer Fair Clayhanger estate there is now a real need to for the children concerned. and raise £1010.00, which will be spent on new turn the School into a Primary school for 3-11 The school will now have a capacity of 120 equipment for the expanding school. year olds. And from September of this year pupils compared with the previous capacity of So congratulations to Holy Trinity School, it Holy Trinity will become a J.M.1, a decision 70 children. To cope with the growth they will is very refreshing in these days of school clo­ t!'1at the Local Authority have backed all the have a double mobile classroom for the early sures, that we have a school that is doing the way. stages, but with the new housing estates being opposite.

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Some of the "Good Old Days" Children at Holy Trinity School. STRESS -FREE TOWN Feeling stressed out? Help is at hand. The Psychology Department of Walsall Community Health Trust run monlhly droirin clinics at the Health Matters Shop, St Pauls Square, Walsall. Lester Goode, Principle Clinical Psychologist, runs the free, confidential advice sessions on the last Thursday of each month. Open from 10.00am to 1.00pm, anyone can call in for advice on stress awareness and management. The clinic aims to reduce stress levels in the general public. U you would like more information relating to stress or a stress related problem, whether you are a mother at home with young children, a student with exams looming or dead­ lines to meet at work, then pop along to one of Lester's sessions. FREEPHONE NATIONAL Says chief executive, Drew Crawford, "The sessions are held in an informal, SALES 0800 585364 relaxed atmosphere where people can feel totally at ease. The staff offer an A National Company with a LOCAL ~ exce~ent service which I'm sure will be of benefit to the people of Walsall". l ~~~---'-======--~~~~~~~--..:'---'~ SHELFIELD·HIGH HEATH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BASED AT SHELFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL, BROAD WAY, HIGH HEATH, PELSALL, WALSALL TELEPHONE: (OI922) 269II76

ENROLMENT WEDNESDAY Saturday 9th September 10.00 a .m. to 1.30 p .m . in Community Lounge • R.S.A. Clait & Application for Office Technology 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. and o n Monday llth Septembe r 7.00 to 9 .00 p .m. in Com munity Lounge. • City & Guilds 3701/2 Counselling 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. • Pre-School Playgroup Introduction Course for those worki ng with children with Special Needs 0-5 year olds. 5 week course to run in April Enrolment for examina tio n classes can ta ke place in • Care ol the Elderly 7.00 • 9 .00 p.m. the Community Office from 4th September. Cake Decorating & Sugarcraft 7.00 • 9.00 p.m. Yoga 7 .30- 9.30 p.m. Classes start week beginning Monday, 18th September Basic Bookkeeping 7 .00 - 9.00 p.m. Examination Classes are marked with • Ladies Car Maintenance (5 weeks course) 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. Ballet For Adults 12.15 - 1.00 p.m. MONDAY There's More to Llle than the Kitchen Sink 1.30 - 3.00 p .m. • R.S.A. Desk Top Publishing 2 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. J uggling lor Beginners (5 weeks course) 7.00 - 9.00 p .m. • R.S.A. Word Processing Stages 1, 2, 3 7.00- 9.00 p.m. * G.C.S.E. Psychology 7.00 • 9.00 p.m. THURSDAY •German 7.00- 9.00 p.m. • 'A' Level Environmental Science 7.00 - 9.00 p .m. • R.S.A. N.V.Q. Office Administration Level 2 7.00 • 9.00 p.m. • Spanish For Beginners 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. Ladies Keep Fit 7.30 - 9.00 p.m. • French for Business 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Bride Class 7 .00 - 9.00 p.m. * R.S.A. Shorthand Pitman 2000 Plus speed practise for Advanced 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. TIJESDAY • Basic Spreadsheets (10 weeks starting 21st September) 7.00 • 9.00 p.m. • R.S.A. Word Processing 1 & 2 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. • Basic Word Processing (10 weeks starting 25th ApriQ 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. • St. Johns First Aid Ulesaver Plus 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Daytime Keep Fit 10.00- 11.00 a.m. Big Band Sound lor Amateurs 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. Rower Arranging 7.15-9.15 p.m. Car Maintenance 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. • Basic Desk Top Publishing (starting 11 th January) 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. Dressmaking 7 .15 - 9.15 p.m. • Oty & Guilds 3703 Counselling Course 7 .00 - 9 .00 p.m. SATURDAY • Pre-School Playgroup Leaming Through Play 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. • N.V.Q. Level 3 Customer Services 10.00 - 3 .00 p.m. Machine Knitting 1.00 - 3.00 p.m. • Oty & Guilds 7306 Teachers Certificate Reflexology (5 week course) 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. For Aduh and Further Education Aromatherapy & Massage (starting 24th October 6 week course) 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY COURSES Dough Craft 7.00 - 9.00 p .m. PLEASE CONTACT T HE CENTRE. TV & Radio Electronics 7 .00 - 9.00 p.m. FOR DETAIL.5 OF COURSE FEES PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTRE. 8 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 LOCAL RADIO TWO WINNER Mrs. June Ellis (69 years) lives National Radio Competition on entries comprised of the follow­ trusts, always hopes, always perse· in Shire Oak, Brownhills with her Radio 2, on the Sunday morning ing: vcrcs, love never fails. retired lecturer husband. She programme 'Good Morning grew up in Barnsley, Yorkshire Sunday' hosted by Don Macle:in. Favourite Praya Favourite treasured item but they have lived in this area for The objective was to provide a King George VI Cliristmas Day T/1is comprises of a small wooden thirty three years and now consid­ spiritual survival kit, if you were Text 1939, "/ said lo the man who cross made from original limbers of ers herself to be a Midlander. She to travel to a lonely, desolate stood at the gate of /lie year, give 111e a St. John's Parish Church, Walsall recently e ntered and won a place Mrs. Ellis's winning four light that I may tread safely i11to t/1e Wood, first built and consecrated in unknown, and he replied, go 011/ into 1837. Mrs. Ellis has worshipped at t/1e darkness and put your hand into St. Johns Church for many years. the lla11d of God, that shall be to you better than light, and safer than a Favourite Hymn known way. Size enjoys traditional hymns, but her choice in this section was a fairly Favourite Scripture new hymn sung by Sir Cliff Richard. Corinthians ONE· 13 »Shine Jesus Shine#. Verse 4 Mrs. Ellis looks forward to Love is patient. Love is kind. It meeting her favourite comedian does not envy, it does not boast, it is Don Maclean shortly and was not proud, it is not rude, it is not self thrilled to be interviewed by him seeking, it is not easily angered, it on the radio. keeps no record of wrongs, Jave does Congratulations Mrs. Ellis 1101 ddight i11 evil, but rt'S01m:es with another example of fame coming the lrnth. 11 always protects, always to Walsall Wood! CHIROPODY BRIDGE by ALAN SMITH. F.S.S.Ch., M.B.Ch.A. THAT GAP A project designed to bring the young and elderly together in October 1994 at Millfield J&I School, Catshill Road, Brownhills commenced with a weekly luncheon club for local senior citizens. 146 WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, The venture has been a resounding success and has helped span the generation gap, between the school pupils of the area and their PELSALL. grandparents by focussing on the various school activities that take place both in and out of the school. The pensioners meet at the school for lunch and they feel that Also available: the children are polite and well mannered and this has made a favourable impact on the senior visitors, who eagerly look forward B10-MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT/GAIT ANALYSIS to their weekly get together (held in term time only) with a varied lunch menu, the Senior Citizens re minisce about their school days, and dating back to the early part of the century. One of the group recalled how she and her friends saw the CUSTOM MADE SHOES FOR PROBLEM FEET Royal train pass through Brownhills seventy years ago, but the train was late, and they were late for school. The head teacher and all the staff are to be congratulated on initiating such a first class enterprise and may it continue to thrive. Tel: PELSALL 683348 Well done MilHield School.

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a 9 frame exhibition for charity the month at Fellows Park, last month. Why do road guides, where-ever So you can see he won his your destination may be, always first race in 1925 and refereed split between three pages, none the World No. 1in1995. of which are next to each other?

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,. Are you ready for your Summer party? If not, now's the time to stock up. Take advantage of these bargains for your Summer barbecue: Beefburgers ...... 4 for 99p Chinese Pork ...... £1 .19 lb Barbecue Chicken Wings ...... 59p lb The old and the young Geoff Harrington with snooker star 3 frozen Chicken Legs ...... 99p Stephen Hendry. How many can say they have track. On today's values he won Who's would Ray Williams been in sport for 70 years and over £200,000 for the two people YOUR FAMILY BUTCHER still be near the top. Geoff he ran for. In his other sport he Harrington won his first race has been a top class snooker and you serve? 28 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS. when he was 4, the Tiny Tots at billiard referee for a number of TEL: 01543 360910 . Cannock Chase Wakes, The years. Miners Gala. He had the honour in 1987 of Ran and played football all refereeing the All England through his school days and his Snooker Final at Bradford. He service in the war years, after­ has also done the Staffs a nd wards he played for local teams. West Midlands, The Midland Then in 1951 he brought fame Open and many more. r,.[ands Jlcademy to Brownhills and the Midlands He also travels the country 0 al\! OF THEATRE DANCE by winning the worlds greatest with the Staffs and West professional running race "The Midlands Billiard Team. He has Artistic Directors: Mrs. Ann Burford, Miss Donna Wilcox Powderhall Sprint", which he refereed a lot of the top snooker Tel: 01543 684446/01374 460876 won in a record time of 11.85 stars, but was more than pleased sees. He ran 1221/2yds in the when he was asked to referee the Studios at Pelsall, Shelfield, Brownhills, Lichfield middle of winter on a frozen ash World No. 1 Stephen Hendry in Incorporating the Ann Wilcox Theatre Dance School and The Brownhills School Of Dance. Classes held In:· Ballet, Disco, Tap, Jazz, Stage, Contemporary, Modem, National, Gymnastics, Pas de deux Courses for children from 2'/i to adults Teacher Training Courses available * Production Coaching * Examinations in R.A.D. * I.OT.A. * I.S.T.D. * Festival LOOK GOOD THIS AUTUMN Work * Stage School Auditions * Shows * Displays * * Special arrangements for college students * FOR NEW SEASONS FASHIONS All major syllabus work covered BROWNHILLS ACTIVITY CENTRE, St James Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Brownhills Wednesday 7.15 p.m. Ring Val on 01543 453384 After 6 p.m. or Carole on 01543 379022 After 6 p.m. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, ANNEXE, WALSALL WOOD, Monday 7.30 p.m. - Ring Kath on 01543 277259 BLOXWICH - ST. JOHNS METHODIST CHURCH, VICTORIA AVENUE

Registered l.D.T.A., R.A.D., J.S.T.D. 10 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, AUGUST 1995 I D. GILL I

FEATURE D. GILL, SUPPLIERS OF BUILDING & GARDEN MATERIALS Founded in 1989 and formerly based in Norton Canes, D. Gill, Suppliers of Building & Garden Materials, moved to easily accessible new premises in Brickyard Road, Aldridge in May 1993. The Proprietor, Mr. Darren Gill offers a wealth of mate­ rial - at the right price - to building and gardening enthu­ siasts. Items available on site include bricks, slabs, plaster, sand, gravel, cement, slabs, plaster, butane gas, propane gas, timber, fencing, concrete posts, gravel boards, turf, top soil, blocks, and pavoirs. In addition, there is a new trade counter with numer­ ous items for purchase by the professional or D.l.Y. per­ son. If required, there is a delivery service available for cus­ tomers. Due to the increase in business, a new 'N' Registration lorry was added to the fleet at the start of this month. The premises of D. Gill, Suppliers of Building & Garden Materials is well sign-posted from all directions, and can be found in Brickyard Road between Walsall Wood and Aldridge. Customers will find a friendly, helpful staff available to help with any queries, and a most efficient delivery ser­ vice. Why not pay a call, you'll be pleasantly surprised .

BUILDING Large Stocks of SUPPLIES all your D. GILL Building e FENCING PANELS e BRICKS l\llaterials e CONCRETE POSTS e SLABS at prices you e GRAVEL BOARDS e CEMENT can afford e SAND+ GRAVEL Come and visit us at:- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON ·SAT 7.30 · 5.30 SUNDAY 9 · 1 FORA UNIT 75, BRICKYARD ROAD, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS. K WEARE HERE FRIENDLY Telephone: 01922 52221 BARRON'S COURT j AND (Opposite /bstock Brick & Tile) HELPFUL

TO LICHFIELD SERVICE BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 11 CRIME - 1nid June and July 1995 Burglaries at house were in Thefts of motor vehicles were We have had an assault on a nuisance outside any shops, Lichfield Road, Brownhills, as follows:- local lad on the 'Wilkin' estate please remember most have resi­ Fourth Avenue, Dingle Road, Pelsall Road - an escort - HPU and also several complaints of dents in occupation above shop Clayhanger and an attempted 259Y, High Street - a fiesta - HCC nuisance from local people about premises who also deserve a burglary in Springfield Road. 763Y, Church Road - a Honda local lads outside of the shops in quiet life. Other burglaries have been at motorcycle - G802 HFR. Shannon Drive, Brownhills, - four 'High Street' Business Criminal damage is down this please do not let youngsters be a Anne Dickinson WPC premises and at garden sheds in month with one male arrested for New Road, also a local church damage to a premises on ,, hall was illegally entered. A Brownhills High Street. 'PLAY IT SAFE trailer and tools were stolen Thefts from vehicles occurred • when secured at a house in in Wilkin Road, Chester Road With the horrific incidents of 3 same questions. If your child is Linden Close. North and from a local garage children being killed by strangers staying over at a friends house, Two bags and their contents forecourt. at the beginning of the summer check with the friends parents. were stolen from the market Cycles were stolen from out­ holidays, it has really hit home to Warn children about 'stranger stalls whilst their owners were side the "Star" shop in Wilkin all parents and we are all asking danger'. Point out that a stranger "How safe are our children". can look as normal as you or me. working there and a young lad Road, a Raleigh Eclipse; from 16-17 years entered a shop in the Brickiln Street - a blue Ra leigh Its very difficult for parents to Not to take sweets off strangers High Street, went into a store­ Firecrest Triton, and a silver fox know the right thing to do, should or accept lifts, and not to go any­ room and stole an ass istant's cycle from outside Humphries we let our children out on their where with anyone, even if that own, should we give them the money. House. person is a family friend, with out freedom that all kids desperately first asking your permission. need. If the child feels that it is in Of course kids have got to danger to find a responsible Speed Blitz Results have a certain amount of freedom · adult. and we just have to give them the A week-long blitz by West the speed limit have been prose­ There are some good books right guidelines. about, that will teach your child Midlands Police against speed­ cuted and 145 people were cau­ If we think about this logically, how· to be safe, one that I used ing motorists has resulted in tioned. figures have been given that mur­ over 450 drivers being caught. There were also 26 motorists with my children is 'Just say NO!' der by strangers accounts for a The crackdown in Walsall by caught for various v ehicle and by Sarah Green which is still very small amount of child available from the Early Leaming traffic officers was part of an tax offences and one driver was killings and that an average of 5 Centre. ongoing 'Speed Limits Life' cam­ arrested for drink driving. killings has been the same for the Teach your child to be safe by paign to cut the number of injury Inspector Alan Webster said: last 20 years. accidents caused by speeding in "This has been a very high-pro­ just following those basic rules, This means that the majority of children have to have a certain the borough. file campaign, in which we were young children 20 years ago amount of freedom and it would It concentrated on major warned motoris ts beforehand, as much danger as our children be wrong for us as parents not to speed troublespots throughout through local media and posters, are us who have young children, allow that freedom, or else our the borough and also reacted to about the crackdown and the and we were therefore in just children won't learn the basic complaints from local residents roads we were targeting. It is now. things they need to learn to about speeding in their roads. therefore disappoin ting that so As a child I wasn't allowed out become responsible adults them­ Officers from the Western many drivers have chosen to of the house until I told my par­ selves. Traffic Division at Brownhills, ignore this and still break the ents where I was going, who I was If Children know the dangers, together with the Road Safety speed limit." going with and what time I and know the best way to handle Unit from Walsall Metropolitan He added: "Many motoris ts would be back or how long I those dangers, that includes Borough Council and special still don't think they will be would be. Its up to us to teach our 'stranger danger' to the dangers constables, mounted the 24-hour caught and we also found that children to be responsible of playing in water, on railway crackdown using a variety of some drivers were n o t even Richard Partridge, Crime lines etc, then that is all ·we can do speed-detecting equipment, aware they were driving too fast Prevention Officer at Aldridge as parents. including hand-held radars, stop or aware of the speed limits on Police Station emphasised those We can tell them about the watches, Vascar equipment and a the roads they were using. This points al ways instil into your dangers, we can instil it into them video car. is despite the fact that speed is child to tell you, where they are so that it becomes a natural part of A total of 467 drivers were the major factor in the number going, who they are going with, their every day lives, but we can't caught speeding. Two hundred and severity of road accidents." when they expect to be back. live their lives for them, we can and forty have been given fixed More campaigns are planned Double check, ask someone only give them the necessary penalty tickets, 55 motorists to target speeders in the Walsall else who is also going along the guidance to do that themselves. caught driving over 25 mph over area in the future. - RENT THESE ALMS FOR £1.50 A NIGHT WED & SAT SAME PRICE 2 NIGHTS NOW SHOWING COMING SOON Interview with a vampire Disclosure Andre l.D. The Scout River Wild Separate Lives Just Cause Star Trek Generations China Moon

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There were lots of stalls and a few games, it was a very good Vegetables and Eggs! event, the only mar on the day was the weather, it decided to rain and it looked very grey and miserable all day, but the smiles on the You will find us the A461 - 600 yards from faces of the Fancy dress children standing with their hero's from the Bullets, was better then any amount of sunshine. Shire Oak Crossroads, towards Lichfield SUllDAT lllGHT OU1'1~ THE 'l'ROOPER RESTAURANT SUMMER TIME SPECIALS ! (SUNDAY .. FRIDAY) UNBEATABLE QUALITY AND VALUE - 2 x 8oz Pepper Steaks in a delicous sauce. £8_ 00 FOR 2 includes chips and peas FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT, WEDDING, BIRTHDAYS, CHRISTENING, ANNIVERSARIES. FULL A-LA-CARTE AfENV - SILVER SERVICE SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL FISH SHOP STYLE JUMBO COD, CHIPS & MUSHY PEAS £2.50 6.00pm - 9.00pm Listed in CAMRA Good Beer Guide PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Watling Street, AS, Wall, Nr. Lichfield. Tel: 01543 480413 14 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 CLUB NEWS ...... & for which the Midland Bank has modest cost. The "Memo" has a flower arrangement was Mrs. Iris Brownhills donated a new trophy for the Best large Car Park so no trouble park­ Poxen w ith Mrs. Mary Hatom District Exhibit, (see July's Gazette). ing. coming 2nd. Guild Members are The Society is employing 5 The next Society meeting is on busy rehearsing for the musical" Horticultural national judges, each a specialist Tuesday 5th September at 8 p.m. show, which will be held at in a particular section of the Middleton House Club, an open BrownhiJls Memorial. A change Society show, thereby ensuring that a meeting for general questions and of date has been made for the After a 2 month break where­ high standard is set on the show discussion. show to take place on the llth by members have enjoyed their benches and that winners of a L. Stone November for one night only. gardens and holidays the Society prize card deserve their success. Tickets will be available in now prepares for the harvest. You do not have to be a spe­ September from Guild members, This also bring us to the cialist grower to enter a show. I Brownhills tickets will be £4 and £2.50 for Annual Show which is to be held know that in many gardens children, a supper will be served. in Brownhills Memorial Hall on throughout the district there is a Central Social studies Guild member, Saturday 2nd September and lot of show quality produce and Townswomens Mrs. Stella Hodgkiss arranged for Sunday 3rd September. Open to at past shows I have heard visi­ two social events for July, first the public at 3.00 - 6.00 p.m. on tors state "My stuff is as good as Guild one a visit to Shugborough on Saturday and 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 that" so here's the challenge. Sunday 16th July with family and At the July meeting members p.m. on Sunday followed by Sale Obtain a schedule, 373980 or celebrated the 48th Anniversary Guild members to a garden and of Produce at 4.15 p.m. 375744 and enter your best pro­ of the Guild, with a sweet and craft event which was enjoyed by Whilst shows around us are duce. We will help you to present savoury tables; with the chair­ all and on the 20th July members closing down the Society seems to it on the show bench. man, Mrs. Julia Willett making met at the Santa Lucia Restaurant be on a high and this year there If you do not want to show Bucks-fizz for members. Mrs. in Walsall for the 48th birthday of are 87 different classes for come along and see what is dis­ Diana Palmer the Secretary, made B.T.W.G. The meal was enjoyed exhibitors to enter, 8 of these played. Admission is free and the birthday cake. by Guild members on a very hot night. classes are for Juniors under 16 refreshments are available at After the minutes and G uild Business was discussed, members Guild members will be holi­ had their supper, which was daying in August. The next meet­ enjoyed by all members. ing will be 2nd Monday night at WE CARE FOR YOU Then Mrs. Floss Dickinson del­ 7.30 p.m. on the 11th September, Supplier's of Equipment to Assist your egate, with observer Mrs. Kath The Lichfield Suite, Brownhills Worrollo, gave a detailed account Memorial Hall, Lichfield Road, Every Need of their visit in June to the Brownhills. The speaker for the National Council Meeting held at evening will be Mrs. D. Reid on Hire & Sales of Electric Wheelchairs & Scooter. the Albert Hall in London with homeopathy. New members are Guilds from all over the U.K. to always made welcome, why not Aids & Accessories for the elderly and disabled. discuss urgent motions and vote come and join us. on them and to pass on to 5 RAVENS COURT SHOPPING Parliament. Sheila Hipkiss The winner of the miniature Press Officer PRECINCT BROWNHILLS QUALITY ITEMS BOUGHT & SOLD Telephone: 01543 453808 at THE TRADING PLACE Fax: 01543 453808 26 -··27 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS TEL: (01543) 453008 -M~~ 1·;~~g·_3g_36· 30 FURNITURE SPORTS GEAR AMPS COOKERS FRIDGES MOTORCYCLE GEAR ~~1\,BENE.R.s 4l FREEZERS WASHERS BRIC·A·BRAC CD's TUMBLE DRYERS GUITARS ~~ High Street, Brownhills ~..,,.~ TOOLS VIDEOTAPES Tel: 01543 360627 COMPLETE HOUSE CLEARANCES ALMOST ANY QUALITY ITEM FORTHCOMING BOUGHT FOR CASH! ENTERTAINMENT OPEN AU DAY SUNDAY O"(O SILVER COURT

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Contact: Brownhills Jobcentre -107 High. Street, Brownhills - 01543 452101 -- 16 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 Problem Lorries on The Parade Local residents have been con­ cerned about lorries that are using The Parade, Brownhills as a short cut. The lorries cannot get around the comer safely and so go up on to the pavement, which is a danger to the public, but is also making the pavement almost unusable. Mr. Steven Griffiths of the Engineering and Town Planning Department, has said that" ... there is no reason for the lorries to use this road and I have contacted the company concerned to ask why Damage that has been done by Lorries. this road is being used ...... we The action should be things like will be taking measures to make it rails along the pavement and bol­ physically difficult for lorries to go lards, we will just have to wait and .r ~~~~'!~rs:~2~:::i down the Parade". see. : '4 CLOSED MONDAYS $ Editorial Copy Deadline The Editorial Copy Deadline for contributors to the September edition : p hris and Julie will be pleased il: of the Issue No. 72 is September 6th. to make an appointment for m :;:::~- you on:- Pelsall 683351 \!:.:! tt WHEN YOU HAVE TO BE =:~::>:

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Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, CIOOO. her original talents. On both occa­ 1996 is the year for Nazareth, Cyprus and other exotic In July 1995, Anne was selected s ions, she has shown herself to be destinations. as one of 6 finalists from 3000 an excellent ambassador for the World Travel for We are sure that 1996 will pro­ entrants in the Little Chef school and conducted herself in a vide the Brownhills students with Competition in London. The mature and responsible manner in BROWNHILLS many memorable sights and expe­ judges included Mr Peter Smith professional circles. riences. We wish them all safe and (Managing Director of Little Chef SCHOOL..... happy journeys . Roadside Services), and Loyd CALENDAR Grossman (Master Chef fame). In April 1996 a group of stu­ Tuesday Sth September She was runner-up and won an Autumn Term commences for dents are off to experience life in National -"Good electronic personaliser and a Philadelphia, USA. They will stay Year7 cheque for £1000. Food" Wednesday 6th September with host families, visit New York Ann will continue, with others Years 8-13 commence new term and Washington as well as sample in the Food Technology school life and take part in various Competitions: Competitions Group, to develop CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 sporting activities. Accompanying Anne Hassell is a Year 8 pupil staff are golf and cricket enthusi­ at Brownhills Community School £~w*''1'A:1ft8~~~ft:~$I$i~~=~ii;M~Jtww.1;w..wm~$:~==*~~;:;;;;::-»W~w~==¥t. asts so the USA youngsters should and has demonstrated an excep­ gain "valuable" experience in tional ability lo design and devel­ ,~w SNACK DECISIONS ~q:il these particular sports. The return op new food products. In the past visit by the USA students and staff year Anne has entered 2 national f 40 Norton Road, Pelsall t will take place in June/July. food competitions and on both In May 1996 a group of parents occasions she has been selected as and friends of the school will be a finalist. visiting Orlando. They will have In November 1994, Anne was a q:)elicious t the opportunity to visit finalist in the British Gas/BBC Disneyland, Epcot, Sea World, Good Food Competition at the Hot & Cold Sandwiches to TAKE-A-WAY MGM Studios and many more NEC, Birmingham. She designed a exciting places of interest. Places new healthy eating dish which All Buffets Catered For are available if anyone wants to was cooked before food experts, join us on this holiday. including Sarah-Jayne Evans Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries In October 1996 a group of stu­ (Editor of BBC Good Food dents and s taff are to lake a Magazine). Anne won the competi­ I Tel or Fax Your Orders Mediterranean Educational Cruise tion and received a cash prize and vis iting the holyland. They will equipment for the Food lt~ 0, 922 693256 ·. experience the pyramids at Giza, Technology Department valued at ~1f:~@~~~lWJ!~lli1:Tht-&:::-m.t.:~m~~~l:~=§~w.~m~:rn~!~~~1tw.~w;~m1~~~wai.:t \!rbe 3Rising ~un ~ottl Telephone: (01543) 3 75687 CHESTER ROAD NORTH, BROWNHILLS WE ARE NOW OPEN SUNDAY EVENINGS 6.30PM • 8.30PM BAR MEALS AVAILABLE *** IIot:el *** 9 Letting Bedrooms all en-suite, Telephone, Television, Tea & Coffee making facilities All including full English breakfast. Weddings & Private Functions catered for. *** R..est:a.-....ra..:..t: **"* Full A la-carte menu served Tues - Sat 7 .OOpm - 9 .30pm 3 Course Roast Meal served Tues - Fri 7 .OOpm - 9 .30pm Sunday Lunch - sittings 12.30pm - 2.15pm *** P-....b *** Open to non-residents, Bar Meals available Mon - Fri 12 noon - 2.30pm 6.30pm - 9.00pm Sat 12 noon - 2.30pm 18 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 SCHOOL NEWS .... SCHOOL NEWS .... SCHOOL NEWS ....

FROMPAGE17 Wednesday 4th October Year decided to pilot it in one school and Beyond' has been a tremen­ Wednesday 13th September 10 and 11 lnformation Evening last yar. It was a tremendous suc­ dous success and that it will defi­ Adult Education Enrolment Thursday 12th October New cess, and the school repeated the nitely be repeated during the next Evening Intake Evening (Year 6) for Parents project this last year. academic year. It has already been Thursday 14th September and Pupils Last Autumn I attended a half included in my Development Plan day training session designed for Adult Education Enrolment Sunday 15th October Year 13 for English. It will be interesting to Evening students visit Radley Public School those intending to run a Books and self there have been any consider­ Tuesday 19th September Year Beyond project. After discussing able increases in reading ages of Thursday 19th October Year 9 13 Information Evening the project with Mr. Winter, we the children who took part. One Equal People Day Monday 25th September decided to go ahead with Books thing I am sure of, is that there has Awards Day Monday 23rd October Half­ and Beyond, which was to begin in been more discrimination in televi­ Monday 2nd October term begins January 1995. We were invited to sion viewing and the new motto is Induction Week for Year 6 Junior Monday 30th October School put in a bid for funding Books and "Happy Reading." Pupils re-opens Beyond (a copy of which is enclosed in this report). We were Mrs. S. Evans successful in gaining the full £500, June 1995 which helped to finance the pro­ ject, e.g. buying souvenir awards working with the project across and paying for teacher cover in READATHON America. The scholarship was order to organise the project. OAKWOOD arranged through the English The project started in our BOOKS AND speaking Union of the school in January 1995, and fin­ SCHOOL Commonwealth and sponsored ished on May 25th with our Gold BEYOND and supported by the National Medal Award Ceremony. Mr. Druids Walk, Books and Beyond began in Association of Schoolmasters and Jarrett, Head of Brownhills Walsall Wood 1978 in Solaria Beach, California Union of Women Teachers, and Community School, was our spe­ This has been a very active term where a group of teachers realised the Walsall Local Education cial Guest of Honour to make the with a variety of sporting, musical that some children watched any­ Authority. After training in the awards. Throughout the project we and community events. thing on television, just switching project's home base in California, held regular award assemblies, On the 3rd and 4th July groups on by habit and without discrimi­ Tim Hazeldine (Head of Walsall's with special people to make the of pupils participated in singing nation. The children were efficient Leaming Support Service) worked awards to the children. For and instrumental music work­ readers, but did not have the habit in schools in Nevada, California, instance, Mrs. Geoghan (the cross­ shops, based at Shire Oak, which of reading. Long Island and District and The ing patrol warden), Rev. Girling, culminated in a very successful . Books and Beyond came to the Bronx, New York. Mr. J. Godfrey (Chairman of evening performance. We always UK after a Walsall teacher won a Tim returned to Walsall full of Governors), Mrs. Preece (an ex welcome opportunities to inte­ scholarship to spend three weeks enthusiasm about this project and member of staff now retired Miss grate our pupils with other local Dickin$on (the local w.p.c.) Mrs. schools. Arnold (our School Secretary), On Tuesday llth July we com­ Mrs. P. Thomas (local Librarisn) bined our annual sports with a Fun and last but not least, Tim Day. Our friends from Ogley Hay Hazeldine (the pioneer of Books joined us for races and in the after­ and Beyond). noon our older children took part We advertised the project well in a cricket match with Mary Elliot before Christmas and prepared the School (Walsall) whilst others children for this exciting projeet, were entertained by a clown, which was to start in January. bouncy castle and face painter. The The response was incredible, day was very well supported. We ~t elbt WWtlktn JJnn and the children, parents, grand­ hope to repeat it next year. parents, cleaners, some Our recent visit to the Donkey Governors, teaching staff, etc. took Centre in Sutton Park has resulted & l\egtaurant it very seriously and were very in a regular session next year enthusiastic. The Books and which will allow pupils who do Hednesford Road, Brownhills Beyond posting box was inundat­ not participate in our RD.A. ses­ ed with forms. I was very fortu­ sions at Gartmore Stables in nate to receive the weekly help of .------, Hammerwich to take part in this 1 ANY 2 PEOPLE ORDERING 1 one of my parents. She was impec­ very popular outdoor activity. cable with the paperwork, i.e. a list On Thursday 20th July our end : 2 BAR MEALS : of names and levels achieved was of term assembly entitled "The always ready for each award Way We Were" brought together : WILL GET 1 FREE : assembly. There were eight sta­ all the work from our History I ANY 2 PEOPLE ORDERING 2 BAR MEALS Will GET THE LEAST I tions for participants to move module. along, and the requirements to I EXPENSIVE FREE OF CHARGE - WITH THIS ADVERTISEMENT I There were scenes from I Monday - Saturday Lunch - 12.00 - 2.00 p.m. I move from one station to the next Victorian England and Wartime I Tuesday - Friday Evening - 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. I were for Key Stage 1 children to Britain. We said goodbye to our I Please ha11d in this Advertisement at the Bar have experienced 20 books, and Key Stage 2 children plus adults to pupils moving schools and every L-__ ':..A!;_l~ 1!._N!}!:.. :_N!_ 2._F_s:_P!._~!E!!_ ___ J pupil in school received a special have read 300 pages. Some people award for their endeavours this achieved level 8 and even went year. around not only for a second time, We would like to take this but a third time too. For the sec­ opportunity to thank all the local ond time around we doubled the schools who have welcomed our required books or pages, and for pupils into their schools and who the third time around we trebled have joined with us in our activi­ the required amounts. ties throughout the year. In my opinion, therefore, I can say that the reading project 'Books Kay Mills - Headteacher --- BAOWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 19 BROWNHILLS COMMUNITY COLTS F.C. A local junior football club con­ cers or managers. tinues to go from strength to Long serving Chairman Brian strength running over 13 teams from Keates and Secretary David Vale it's headquarters at Brownhills work very closely together along Community School. with all committee members, par­ The dub was founded in 1976 in ents, friends and players raising up Brownhills to provide training, to £20,000 per year required to pro­ coaching and organised football for vide all teams with first class facili­ players aged between 8 and 18. ties, kit and equipment Since 1976 the dub has used sev­ Over the years the club has eral names before settling on its pre­ enjoyed much success mainly in the 'Colts' under 15 Staffs Cup Winners. sent name:- Brownhills Community Walsall Junior Youth League the social atmosphere helped by the France to Feckenham and also has Colts Football Club, after moving to Walsall Minor League and the West facilities at Brownhills Community entertained teams from Europe. Brownhills Community School in Midlands Primary League, many of School where events such as It's A The well-known white shirts and 1986. the different divisions and cups have Knockout, 7-a-side, Skittles, Cricket, red shorts will be out in force again Our relationship with all local been won by the club and we have Bowls, Disco's etc. have taken place. next season as the Colts begin a new schools continues to thrive. The been very successful in the The club have entered teams in season with the same positive atti- club's constitution allows a commit­ Staffordshire Sunday Cup. competitions as far apart as Belgium tude to be a success both on and off tee to run the teams on a voluntary Off the field the Colts have to Blackpool. Holland to Harlow, the field. basis with no expenses paid to offi- always created a most enjoyable BROWN HILLS COMMUNITY ..,...,,,~.,.---. COLTS F.C. STUDENTS TAKE FIRST MANAGER AND PLAYERS REQUIRED FOR UNDER 10 LEAGUE AID SKILLS SERIOUSLY Born between 1st August 1985 an·d 31st July 1986 Another group of Year 9 students recently completed a six week First and under 17 players on the 1st August 1995 Aid Unit as part of their Personal and Social Development course. Their studies in this respect have resulted in all being awarded with the Two Cross Award from the St. John Ambulance. DETAILS PHONE: 01543 372414 or 01922 417917 Wednesday's full School Assembly saw all students being rightly rewarded for the efforts made in acquiring skills which could mean the difference between life and death for an injured party. The successful course participants who achieved success were: Helen j'"p'~~~ WEST MIDLANDS Barry, Rebecca Beard, Samantha Billings, Catherine Brown, Andrew Collins, Christopher Edwards, Louise Elson, Julie Field, Rachel Gough, ~Q CO-OPERATIVE Louise Howdle, Nicola Page, Richard Pearson, Mark Price, Kevin Riggs, Robert Scott, Robert Taylor, Clare Westwood, Christopher Worley and ~ FUNERAL SERVICE .. Timothy Wheeler. Well done to all and congratulations Mrs. Heath for maintaining the 100% pass rate. A comprehensive service from qualified professionals GET ONE OF •!• 24hr availability •!• Home arrangements on request THESE MEN •!• Distinctive memorials •!• Floral tributes arranged •!• Prepayment bond available at INTO YOUR LIFE today's prices •Henry• Charles 9 High Street, Brownhills •Edward or George Tel: 01543 452896 The Best SUCKERS in town Contact Claridges for details 1 Birmingham Rd. Lichfield Tel: 01543 416660 Hatherton St. Walsall Tel: 01922 21808 Tel: 01543 373207 or 01543 373023 49 Park Rd. Cannock Tel: 01543 572644 20 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, AUGUST 1995 Our July meeting at Millfield School was unusual in the respect it Brownhills Historical Society News took place outdoors. A fair crowd were treated to a ~< display of the shoeing of horses by Ken and Alan Ashford. It was a treat to watch two crafts­ men at work and to maintain a tra­ ditional art. Feel sure the people present will support our committee in a big thank you to Ken and Alan. Many thanks. Glyn Holloway P.S. In September we have talk on the long march, a story about prisoners of war. 1939-45, who were forcible marched over a thousand miles by tile Germans.For more details watch this column. Yesteryears Funeral Hearse still used today and drawn by the horses used for the shoeing demonstration by the father and son team.

'Well get on with it then.. .', the horse stands patiently as Alan Ashford -- sorts through his tool box. Getting down to it, Ken Ashford shows how its done. OPENING THE DOOR TO WILLENHALL'S HISTORY OF LOCKS The Guided Walks continue to once owned by the Hodson family, Egyptian lock dated at around 2000 interesting features of Willenhall go from strength to strength with a which has been restored to its origi­ BC to modem day locks. Visitors and is a reminder that at one time guided tour of the Lock Museum nal glory and is equipped with will also learn the history of the Willenhall started the lock industry. in Willenhall, hosted by John gaslighting for authenticity. Visitors family of individual members of It was the forerunner of the securi­ Whistance, General Manager. This will be shown around both build­ the family and the various tri­ ty business and this museum is will take place on Wednesday 20 ings, containing all the original fur­ umphs and tragedies suffered by based around one of the many fam­ September, 20, meeting at 6.30pm niture, fixtures and fittings and them. ilies in this area that made locks." and touring at 7.00pm. personal effects owned by the fami­ John Whistance, General Booking is essential telephone The Lock Museum consists of a ly. There is an array of locks rang­ Manager said, "The Lock Museum 01922 653149. Price is £1.70 for house and a workshop, that was ing from a facsimile of an early is one of the most attractive and adults and 70p concessions.

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