Canal clean-up A massive "spring clean" is to Anglesey Basin near Chasewa­ be carried out next month on the ter. BROWN HILLS Wyrley & Essington Canal in Pel­ "In order to make an impact sall and Brownhills. on this interesting ten-mile The tidying-up operation, on stretch of canal, help is being March 27 and 28, has been sought from local schools, clubs and societies as well as from organised by the Inland Water­ ways Association as part of the individual volunteers," said a annual national Canal Clean-up spokesman. weekend. "Just a couple of hours of your time will make a tremend­ The association's Lichfield ous difference to the appear­ branch is concentrating on a ance of this small section of our 6,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND section of the Wyrley & industrial heritage." BUSINESSES MONTHLY Essington Canal between Bir­ Volunteers are asked to con­ chills junction at Walsall and tact Maddy Tite on 0922 684656. :Dead-end village as Teddy goes to bridge is renewed Hos ital Months of frustration and delays lie ahead for residents and traders at Clayhanger while one of the only two routes into the village is closed to traffic. In effect, the village will become a giant cul-de-sac for eight months to allow contrac­ tors to demolish Clayhanger Bridge and build a replacement. Cars, delivery vans, buses and emergency vehicles which would normally use Clayhanger Road face a lengthy diversion through Brownhills town centre to get to the village. A sign has been erected on the notorious hump-back bridge to advise drivers that the road will be closed. The road closure is yet another headache for villagers who are still coming to terms with proposals for a bypass and hundreds of new houses at Clayhanger. Walsall Council, which is in charge of the bridge project, has apologised to local people for any inconvenience but some are A giant teddy bear was on his Wood. Louise Whitney, a staff nurse at concerned about what would way to the Manor Hospital as a The jolly toy, which will pro­ the hospital. happen if there was a fire or acci­ result of a charity evening at vide company for young For the full story and another dent in the village. Harpers night club in Walsall patients, is seen here with picture, turn to page 3. (:ONTINUED ON PAGE 4 CROWN INTERIORS NEW STUDIO Also available a wide range of NOW OPEN Self Fit Units and Replacement FITTED Doors - most available from stock KITCHENS within 24 hrs. BEDROOMS For a no obligation free design & & quote or brochure BATHROOMS Monday to Friday 9.00 - 6.00 Ring 0543 453511 Saturday 9.00 - 5.00 Sunday 10.00 -4.00 59 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS 2 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1993 -- BROWNHILLS WALSALL WOOD BOXING

9A Coleshill Road, CLUB FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL Hodge Hill, Walsall Wood Boxing Club building and taking over the run­ should be encouraged. Birmingham B36 8DT have been given fresh hope in ning costs. "I'm going to do what I can to Opening Times their survival battle. But after learning of their make sure they've got long­ The club's future has been problem, local councillor Roger term, premises in Walsall Wood, Monday-Tuesday uncertain for some time Collins said he would do all he and I am negotiating with vari­ Thursday-Friday because the annexe at Streets could to help the club. ous departments regarding the 9.30 - 12.30 Corner School where they meet "The building they use is annexe building," said Council­ and train is due to be owned by the council, and at this lor Collins, who represents the Editorial: demolished in July. moment in time, it's down to be Walsall Wood ward and is chair­ A search for other suitable demolished," he told the man of the Brownhills/Aldridge Steve Parlett premises has been unsuccess­ Gazette. North area planning committee. 0922 685483 ful, and with time rapidly run­ "Obviously, I'm aware of the "My main commitment is to ning out, the club have consi­ condition of the building, but it's support the club in the retention or452840/1 dered making an offer for the a good club and I think they of some form of venue, and I see no reason why they shouldn't -Telephone--­ grow even more." Advertising Bob Harris, assistant secretary Brownhills and a coach at the boxing club, 452840/1 GOLDEN COUPLE said the school annexe was ideal I I for training sessions. and "We have already put the roof 0217896768 straight, and I am sure we could save the building one way or another," he added. Editor "I've got a team of around 18 Gazette Series boxers which I've built up, and if we don't have anywhere to train, Rosalie Bott it means putting the kids back on 0217896855 the streets. "I want to try to keep the place I've got, but if it does come Gazette Series down, there's no way the club is Sheldon/South Yardley, going to fold." Hodge Hill/Ward End, Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood, Invitation Coleshill/Water Orton Brownhills, Harborne to lunch and Pelsall The residents committee at Monthly Gazette Series The Homestead in Ogley Road, Circulation 72,000 Brownhills have issued an invi­ George and Daisy Edwards of Parish Church on February 11, tation to any elderly local people Clayhanger have celebrated 1943. who would like to have Sunday PubJishers their golden wedding. When George came out of the lunch at the home. The couple, both now retired, Army, he worked as a lorry Baker Bond MThis invitation would give have lived in High Street for 32 driver before spending 14 years those elderly people living alone (Printing & years and are a popular couple driving coaches for Wicksons the opportunity to enjoy a nice Publishing) Ltd in the village. Travel in Clayhanger. Sunday lunch in a friendly P.O. Box 1 Daisy, who was a domestic at These days the couple go atmosphere with the residents Teddesley Street Day Nursery, dancing regularly at Aldridge 183 High Street, of the home," said committee Walsall, originally lived at Barns and Brownhills. secretary Gwen H James. Brownhills, Walsall, Farm, Rushall and met George They have three sons - Keith, "Will all those who would like West Midlands while he was working at the Terry and Philip - and two to accept this invitation to lunch local Co-op. daughters - Glenys and Janice - WS86HW please telephone Brownhills They were married at Rushall and eight grandchildren. 360120." - NEWOPENINGTIMES . , = ..:__~- Mon- ~ur 8 a.m. -10.00 p.m. TOTAL SUPPORT Fnday -8.00 • 6.30 - - ~ - -- Sat -8.00-6.00 FOR YOUR =-_, . 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Cars stolen include a BMW The Clayhanger Methodist from Cherwell Drive, a Ford Church Council decided at their Transit from Chester Road and a AGM that the Sunday evening Metro from Cherwell Drive. service should start at 4pm for A vehicle was stolen from the next two months, so that Humphries House car park and members can walk down the one from Warren Place. dark, lonely lane before late Four vehicles were damaged evening. Presentation time at Harpers: (from left) Jane O'Hare when attempts were made to People of all ages are wel­ (Lady Mayoress}, Claire Parr (bar manager, Harpers), break into them while parked at come to come to this lovely little Wayne Toon (assistant manager, Harpers), Louise Whitney Brown hills Comprehensive chapel, which has stood in (staff nurse, Manor Hospital) and Dorothy O'Hare (Mayor) School. Clayhanger Lane forthe past 106 Four pedal cycles were stolen years and has given spiritual when left unattended in Brown­ help and happiness to countless hi lls High Street, Watling Street people over the years. Club's boost for and Anglesey Road. Clayhanger Ladies Good There was a burglary at a Companions are closed for the house on Watling Street, next two months and will another at the Army headquar­ reopen on Monday, March 15 at Mayor's Appeal ters and a third at a tyre centre. 7.15pm. Cycle coding - price £1.50-will This group will celebrate its Customers dug deep into their our customers for showing such be taking place soon at Brown­ 40th birthday with a special pockets during a charity evening tremendous generosity, and hills. Full details from the police function. It was opened on at Harpers night club, Walsall everyone else who helped make station. March 4, 1953 for women living Wood. the evening a success," he said. in and around Clayhanger, aged Anne Dickinson Collections and a raffle at the 21 and over, who want to enjoy Lichfield Road nightspot raised an evening in Christian Fellow­ a total of £500 for the Mayor of ship, sharing in a very interest­ Walsall's Appeal Fund. ing programme at their meeting And young patients at the Who's would twice a fortnight, including com­ Manor Hospital in Walsall have a munity service. new friend as a result of the you serve? All women in this age group evening. are welcome to pop in to Good Companions, when it reopens The winner of a giant teddy on March 15, where they will bear which was a prize in the raf­ PREMIUM find friendship and a warm wel­ fle generously gave the toy back SAUSAGES AND HOME COOKED MEATS come. to Harpers, who decided that it Gwen HJames should go to the hospital. - MADE BY RAY WILLIAMS OF COURSE! You can't beat the taste of traditional sausages. The bear, which is now keep­ St Bernadette's Church Ours are made on the premises using only the finest ingredients. ing patients company on the A united service is being held Christopher Robin ward, was Whole Barbecue Chickens cooked on the premises at St Bernadette's Church on Fri­ presented to Staff Nurse Louise Only £3.50 - 1/2 Chickens - £1. 75 day, March 5 to mark the Whitney, while a cheque for HOME MADE SCOTCH EGGS - 39p each Women's World Day of Prayer. £500 was handed over to the Now available to order Women from all Brownhills mayor of Walsall, Councillor Gluten Free Sausages and Beefburgers churches and chapels will be Dorothy O'Hare. FOR PRIME MEAT AND FRIENDLY SERVICE COME AND SEE taking part, but men are also Mr Wayne Toon, assistant welcome to attend. manager at Harpers, said the The service starts at 7.45pm. Ray Williams night club was delighted with Send your church news to The the amount raised at the charity YOUR FAMILY BUTCHER Editor, Brownhills Gazette, c/o evening. 28 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS Baker Bond, 183 High Street, TEL: BROWNHILLS 360910 Brown hills, WS8 6HW. "We would like to thank all of Thew!~g9per f Wall, Nr. Lichfield f ANS 1E LLS Listed in CAM RA Good Beer Guide ANS ELLS - TRADITIONAL HOME COOKED FOOD, DAILY BIG STEAK SPECIALS SUNDAY LUNCH ROASTS Steak ·.,· Kid11ey Pre. Lasagne. Peppered Steaks, Rumps, T-Bones. Duck. Pork, Beef, Lamb. Chicken Chilli etc. Sirloins, Fillets CHILDRENS MEALS AVAILABLE DAILY PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - TEL: 0543 480413 4 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, FEBRUARY 1993 Pickfords Volunteers The Barnardo's shop in Brow­ nhils High Street is in need of more volunteers. Pets Organisers at the shop are particularly looking for retired people or anyone who can put a particular skill to good use. Presents At the same time, t he work might appeal to unemployed Cats and dogs at the Bloxwich people who are looking to Animal Rescue Centre were develop new skills. given a special treat, courtesy of In fact, volunteers of any age shoppers in Brownhills. group, including students look­ Dozens of cans of pet food col­ ing for work experience or a way lected by staff at Pickfords of passing the time during holi­ Travel in High Street were days, are welcome to offer their handed over to the centre, which services. takes in animals in danger and The work could also be suita­ finds homes for them. ble as part of a Duke of Edin­ "We saw a lady from the burgh's Award scheme. centre collecting outside the Anyone who is interested can shop and decided to start an contact the Barnardo's shop at appeal for pet food," said senior 50 High Street, Brownhills or sales specialist Vicky Harrison. telephone 0543 452608. "Customers started bringing in the food at the start of Staff at Pickfords Travel with just some of the pet food donated by December, and we have been shoppers: (from left) Dawn Waltho, Stuart Spencer, given dozens of cans." Vicky Harrison - and Rupert the dog! Fitness Suite The Mint Condition suite at Oak Park Leisure Centre, Walsall Wood is proving popular with fitness fanatics. Dead-end Village Equipment includes resistant "After talking to local resi­ new bridge, motorists will be machines, cardio-vascular FROM PAGE ONE machines, steppers, rowing dents, what we've decided to do diverted, although pedestrians Michael McHale, who lives in is go along Clayhanger Lane, will still be able to cross the machines and a Tredex machine. Bridge Street, said he was wor­ turn into Bridge Street and canal at all times by way of a ried about the extra time it reverse the vehicles in an open­ temporary footbridge. Membership for a month, six would take an ambulance or fire ing opposite High Street," said a "We apologise co residents months or a year is open to any­ one aged 16-plus who has com­ engine to reach the village by spokesman. and drivers for the ·nconveni­ pleted an induction course, having to go along Lyndon " The buses will then go back ence but as there are Ol"I y two which normally costs £7.50, but Road, Brownhills High Street, the way they came and turn left ways into Clayhanger the•e ·s Pelsall Road and Clayhanger or right into Pelsall Road, no practical alternative, and the is available for £1 by obtaining a special leaflet from libraries and Lane. depending on whether they are diversion will have to be "There is also the problem going to Walsall or Brownhills." adhered to.· neighbourhood offices. with the buses being unable to The spokesman said that the go direct to Brownhills via Lyn­ company had decided against don Road," he said. using Clayhanger High Street Friendly Lions "Nobody knew anything because of parking problems. about it until the sign went up·" At one time, traffic lights on Dorothy Pearsall of Brown­ fee ing a bit low,· she said. The road closure means that Clayhanger Bridge, which cros­ hills is full of praise for Aldridge "My husband is 75 and is dis­ buses serving Clayhanger will ses the Wyrley & Essington Lions for the kindness they abled, and it was so nice to see have to turn round in the village Canal, controlled traffic but Wal­ showed her disabled husband such frendly faces.· and retrace their route back to sall Council says its replacement Roland. Do you know anyone who has Pelsall Road. will be wider. Two members o' the organi­ been extra kind or helpful? It Chase Coaches, which oper­ "This is being done as part of sation visited the couple and, in could be a neighbour or shop­ ates the No 362 from Walsall to the council's bridge strengthen­ the words of Mrs Pearsall, were keeper, young or old. Tell us all Brown hills through Clayhanger, ing programme and will help to very helpful and friendly. about them by writing to The says it will continue to operate a improve traffic flow," said a "I would like to thank them for Editor, Brownhills Gazette, 183 half-hourly service Monday to spokesman. their visit, which we appreciated High Street, Brownhills, WS8 Saturday. "During construction of the at a time when my husband was 6HW. THE SIGN OF GOOD FOOD! Alma's Pantry for the best in Home Cooking LUNCHTIME TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH Cottage Pies, Steak and Kidney, Roast Beef, Pork, Chicken or Duck Chicken and Mushroom, Lasagne, Ch ildren welcome Chilli Con Carne or Beef Strogonoff Freshly Cooked Daily EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - 5.30 p.m. - 8 p.m. THE BIG STEAK NIGHTS Why not enjoy an early evening Thursday, Friday, Saturday family dinner SOUP, PLUS Night Steak Specials TRADITIONAL ROAST - ONLY £3.95 Peppered, Rumps, T-Bones, AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY Sirloins, Fillets Royal Oak Pub and Restaurant YORK BRIDGE, PELSALL TEL: 0922 691811 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1993 5 WEST MIDLANDS CO-OPERATIVE

in icing sugar in claret and blue. Dear Editor, We entertain fans of many Funeral Services Hi again from Down Under! Since I last wrote, there have clubs who come out to Oz on been many trips into hospital holiday, and I think they go back and a move to a retirement vil­ with pleasant memories of Villa lage. We have a small, self-con­ supporters. tained cottage and live a hectic I'm still happy to be out in the A 24 hour personal· lifestyle, doing more than we did sun but it's funny how, service for the when working! whenever my brother Bill Shaw Looking back over the years in comes out, the weather is terri­ arrangement of between, recession bites deep in ble! funerals (in the both countries, especial/yon the Anyway, regards to all friends privacy of your sports field, and always will be. and acquaintances. I still look But Oz still looks to the UK as the forward to hearing from anyone own home if mother country, but unfortu­ back there, on any subject. required). nately, the ties are loosening Ken Shaw and most Australians feel let 3 Darby & Joan down. P08ox56 I am now secretary of the Narrabeen Australian branch of the Aston NSW2101 Villa Supporters Club, which I Australia 9 High Street, started to keep my mind active. We have a thriving member­ Brown hills ship scattered all over Oz, most Dear Sir, of whom have been supporters May I pay tribute to my Tel: since kids and move out here brother-in-law, Mr Arthur Rich, later in life, and a scattering of who was a coach driver for Cent­ 0543 452896 Aussies who have chosen to ral Coachways for nearly 40 support Villa. We have regular years. He was very well liked BBQs for the nearest, but have by all the various WM Clubs in fans who live three hours away and around the area, and a spe­ ALSO AT: by jet, plus some in New Zea­ cial tribute from the committee Tel: 0543 416660 land. 26 Tamworth Street, Lichfield and members of Ogley Hay WEST MIDLANDS Hatherton St reet, Walsall Tel: 0922 21808 So, you Villa fans back there, WMC. 49 Park Road, Cannock Tel: 0543 572644 drop me a line (Ron Howdle For every mile, there was especially!) We follow all games always a smile. with interest, as we get the BBC People who care World Service and also live TV. JCo/lis These people are fanatics - one Great Charles Street m had his wedding cake decorated Brownhil/s AID TRIP TO POLAND Brownhills postman Robin elderly people are suffering Deakin is preparing for a trip to chronic health problems due to Poland as part of an interna­ the emission of toxins from steel tional aid project. plants and other industrial sites. Robin will be going as a driver An ENT specialist sent by CICF on the mission to the Silesia reg­ to the town on a fact-finding visit ion, which is one ofthe most pol­ last year described the area as RECESSION luted parts of Europe. awful. The project, organised by the The charity are asking doc­ DEPRESSION Chasetown-based Contact Inter­ tors, hospitals and the general national Christian Fellowship, public to help send the aid by aims to collect and send much lorry in April. needed medical supplies for the For further details, contact the Ear, Nose & Throat department CICF office at 16 Queen Street, GIVE SOME of a hospital in the town of Chasetown, Staffs, WS7 8QH or Czeladz, w here young and telephone 0543 682565. CHEER AND D. J. WILKINS VOLUNTEER & Co. Time on your hands? INCORPORATED FINANCIAL -work experience here ACCOUNTANTS We can help you and you can help us Complete accountancy service help the deprived and young From book-keeping, wages and VAT returns to completed annual accounts. Call in and see Pat or Ann (Secretarial service available) Competitive Rates. Barnardos Ring(0543)676707 50 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS 452608 6 BROWN HILLS GAZETIE, FEBRUARY 1993

on the dangers of drug abuse. Pantomime The audience were treated to BROWNHILLS an hour of music and images Staff once again donned starring celebrities such as MC tights and make-up to put on a SCHOOLS Hammer and Simon Mayo and pantomime for the Brownhills COMMUNITY Jakki Brambles of Radio One. community. end up on the stocks, and Robin The message was that if people The panto, Robby Nudd and and Marion get married. pursue excellence in their own his Hairy Men, followed last The staff have threatened to SCHOOL way, and support others, then year's successful production of do it all again next January! there is no need to take drugs to Cinderella and was once again Next year, however, the school Calling all ex-pupils feel good. an outstanding success. plans to run over three nights Some of the perils of drug rather than just the two. The school is holding a reun­ abuse were graphically illus­ Ideas include a version of ion party in September to celeb­ trated, and the pupils' reactions Snow White or even a panto rate the 21 st anniversary of the were very positive to this inno­ based on the Tales of King school. vation, which was put on as part Halter! A large number of ex-pupils of the school's ongoing Social have already indicated their Education programme. Day Trips interest, and we are now getting tickets printed, buffet organised, School Calendar The following day trips are old photographs prepared etc. being organised by Brownhills The school is anxious that all March 5 -12 past pupils get to know about Bryntysilio visit by Year 1 O School and Community Centre for parents and friends of the the reunion. There is even an March 16 school. If you are interested in award for the pupil who turns up Year 7 parents evening joining these trips. please ring from the furthest point from March22 the school office on Brownhills Brown hills! Health and Fitness event 452886 to reserve places. Full details from Mr Powell on March25 March 20: Manchester, £6; Brownhills 452886. Year 8 parents evening March29 April 18: Chester Zoo and shops, Be Excellent drug presentation European Extravaganza More staff were involved this £6; May 15: Bath, £7; June 19: March 31 year, and a great deal of fun was London, £7; July 17: Bristol Zoo Every pupil in school attended Year 10 parents evening had, by the staff in performing and shops, £7; September 25: a huge multi-media presenta· April 5 • 16 and the audience in participa­ Oxford, £6;, October 16: Pottery t ion, sponsored by Pepsi Cola, Easter holidays tion. factory shops, Stoke-on-Trent-, This year's pamomime w as £4; November 20: London, £7. based, albeit loosely, on the ancient and somewhat mouldy Community Events tale of Robin 1-'ood and his merry persons and their tiff w ith the Bloxwich and Brownhills evil, nasty Sheriff of Nottin­ Amateur Operatic and Dramatic gham, Algemon Scote. Society presents The Bruce Maid Marion added glamour Graham Memorial Concert (pro­ to the occasion and was used by ceeds to Compton Hospice), the horrid Sheriff as bait to snare Wednesday and Thursday, the hero - bold Robin - and his March 3 and 4 at Brownhills hairy men. Community School Theatre, 7.30pm. For tickets, ring 0922 Needless to say. it all ends 682432. happily ever after, with King Richard being whisked back 300Club from the Crusades to witness - the misdeeds and sort out the January winners: Mrs J Wil- For nearly seventy years, Acco baddies. son £50, Mrs M Swann £25, Mrs has been acclaimed for the The Sheriff and Prince John Bradbury £15, Mrs Archer £10. outstanding performance, reliability and durability of its petrol lawnmowers, sold --exclusively by specialist retailers lll~mmm;;;;mm::--==,===~ii.~'fil~giimmmmmmmmmmmmm:m:m who provide expert advice and service fucilities.Today, as always, che Atco range of cylinder and rotary lawnmowers demonstrates COUNCIL NO 0 a continuing commitment ro design and Women's jogging teams are 93 event at West Bromwich needed to take part in a fun run Further details from Grahan around Bloxwich on Monday, Ropson at Walsall Chamber o March 8, in aid of International Commerce & Industry on 092: Women's Day celebrations at 721777. Bloxwich Leisure Centre. The entry fee of £2.50 w ill be *** donated to charity. To enter, ring A huge 3D image measurin! 0922 710295. more than 15ft long forms par *** of the Salomon's House exhibi The council's Tidy Walsall tion w hich is on at Walsal Team is running a campaign Museum & Art Gallery unt' entitled AwAre - Avoid Waste March 6. Details from Deboral and Recycle - to help meet the Robinson on 0922 654009. target of recycling 25 per cent of *** all domestic waste in the A total of 1,473 Christma borough by the end of the ce n­ trees were recycled in Walsa tury. this year - double the 199 *** figure. Each tree w as chippe' 181 High Street, Brownhills A briefing is to be held in Wal­ and will be used in th sa ll for companies attending Arboretum and other Walsa Tel: Brownhills 377719 next month's M eet the Buyers parks. SALES- REPAIRS - SPARES - HIRE ~?HiHH!HHi~!HH~HHH!Hi!i!!ii!HiiiHiHH!H!iiiHH~HHHHHiHi~H!!i!H~ii!iHHiiiH~~i~H~HHHii ! BROWNHILLS GAZETTE. FEBRUARY 1993 7

Some students displayed a natural f lair for canoeing, while geography students had the POTLIGHT opportunity to put their naviga­ tional and orienteering skills to good use. Caving proved to be another very enjoyable pursuit. SHIRE OAK The week finished with a disco, with everyone agreeing they had enjoyed a wonderful SCHOOL experience. Information Bureau Maths competition The GNVQ Leisure & Tourism Maths teacher Mr R Beech has group at Shire Oak are establish­ come up with a challenge which ing an inform ation bureau called has already provided a great GNVQ students at Shire Oak TALIB (Travel and Leisure Infor­ deal of fun for Year 7 pupils and mation Bureau) with the aid of a is now being tackled by students More recently, the school has When we got off the ferry, we grant and a room to decorate from other years. piloted three new GNVQ had to travel through an indust­ and refurbish. Using the digits 1, 9, 9 and 3 in courses in Health & Social Care, rial estate to get to Calais. Our The purpose of the bureau is that order, together with any Leisure & Tourism, and Art & next stop was at Mammoth, a to provide all kinds of travel and mathematical signs (+, -, x, ..;. Design. hypermarket selling everything leisure information to the com­ and even powers and square The school is looking to from video cameras to live munity and students. roots) t ry to generate the first 50 extend the selection of GNVQ crabs. It is hoped that the bureau will whole numbers (1 t o 50 ). courses ready for next Sep­ Then we went into Calais itself open before the summer holi­ There are only two r ules: tember, and these will include a but because it was Monday, days so t hat the public can use 1. You must use all of the course in science and another everywhere was closed apart the information for family days digits each time, once and once business course. from a few shops. The Town Hall out and holiday ideas. only. was beautiful, with 24 French 2. The digits or numbers must Charity Readathon flags flying outside. Leavers' certificates be in the same order (1, 9, 9, 3) After meeting up again at the each time. For the third successive year, coach, we then travelled back to If your son or daughter left Send your entries to Mr R Year 7 pupils spent their English the port to catch the ferry back t o school last year, and they have Beech, Maths Depart ment, Shire lessons during Readathon week Dover. not yet collected their examina­ Oak Community School, with their heads buried in books The day was long and tiring tion certificates, please feel free Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, to raise money for the Malcolm but thoroughly enjoyable. to either pick them up yourself Walsall WS9 9PA. Sargent Cancer Fund for Chil­ Au revoir. or arrange for them to be col­ The first complete entry or dren. lected from the school office. best entry drawn out will receive A total of £194.01 was col­ Bryntysilio a small prize! Entries to be lected from sponsors. Charity musical evening received by Friday, April 2, 1993. Special thanks go to the stu­ A group of Year 10 students dents, parents, sponsors and attended the Bryntysilio Out­ Student musicians at Shire More choices after school staff involved. door Education Centre in Llan­ Oak put in a lot of practice for gollen, which is celebrating its this event, on February 11. The school has been working Trip to France silver anniversary. Hosted at Brownhills School, to provide more work-based Simon Hackett and other stu­ w ith performances by their vocational-type courses as an We met at Walsall Technical dents including Mark Sanders, school orchestra and the Chase alternative to A-levels. College on January 18 to catch Barry Pike, Michael Wall, Robert High School Band, the evening The GNVQ course in Business the coach to Dover, where we Trigwell, Kerry Showell, Claire was a most enjoyable event. & Administration has been caught the ferry, writes Emma Gorman, Louise Evans, Lisa The band were in splendid established for a number of Mills, Leisure & Tourism stu­ Holyman and Katherine Ewings form on the night, putting on an years . dent. jc>ined the rock-climbing team. excellent performance...... ~t ®lbe Bilkin 3Jnn ES ,, & ~tstaurant ~=- ~ l...

Organisers of the first "Grey {- , ' Hednesford Road, Brownhills ~ Matter" quiz for Walsall's senior citizens have appealed for more ~-.,ie_"'". ORDER 2 BAR MEALS prizes. The top two teams will contestthe grand final at Walsall '(-~~ ~~ GET 1 FREE Town Hall on April 8. *** r------,Anyone ordering 2 Bar Meals will get the least expensive A free training programme to 1 I help local community groups I FREE OF CHARGE - with this Advertisement I plan arts projects is being held at the Garage Arts & Media Centre, I Monday - Saturday Lunch - 12 - 2.00 p.m I Walsall. For an information pack and further details, ring 0922 I Tuesday - Friday Evening - 7 .00 - 8.30 p.m I 642474. *** I Please hand in this Advertisement at the Bar I New dates have been I Valid from lst February to 26th February 1993 I announced for forthcoming meetings of the Brownhills & L------~ Aldridge North area planning WEDDING '93 For Bookings committee. We will provide a Wedding Reception accommodating They are February 25, March 50 people, with 4 course meals including wine and flower Telephone 24 and April 28. arrangements at £10.50 a head 0543 371193 Cakes available to order ~ii~iiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i !iiiiii~iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiili~ 8 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 1993 In January's issue, I promised Front row : John Pagett, John more details on our 'Tragedy' Snape, Danny Page, John postcard. BROWNHILLS ARCHIVES Bishop, Danny Donovan, Melvin The information comes from Ansell, Robert Widdowson, Dave Sellars, of Collins Road, Last month's photograph of Shields and Mr Thomas. Graham Proud, Alan Bevan, w ho sent me a copy of The Ogley Hay Junior school Second from back: Glenys Dave Hill and Vict or Haywood. Brownhills & District Weekly brought a response from Jackie Wright, Winne Pearce, Jackie I was also delighted to receive Reporter, a newssheet which Day, of High Street, Clayhanger, Day, Sandra Wickson, Maureen the accompanying letters from was dated Saturday, April 4, who gave us the name of Birch, Sue Day, Brenda Aldwich, John Bishop and Mrs M 1908. everyone featured. Glenys Hopkins, Diane Dalton, Meachum regarding the same Most of the publication was I know that many of you like to Carol Lakin and Margaret Syl­ photograph. taken up with the shooting and put names to faces, so here vester. Now to this month's photo­ inquest at the Anchor public goes. Second from front: Angela graph, which again comes from house. Back row: Mr Horton, P Saun­ Hopkins, Linda Darnly, Marilyn Mr E Beddows and features The main points were as we ders, P Smith, Albert Harris, Raybould, Linda Anker, Peggy some Ogley youngsters at a VE had stated, but in addition there Maureen Littler, Sylvia Rivers, Breedon, Jane Birch, Lynda Bed­ Day party. w ere reports from eye witnesses Jackie Adams, Carol Breedon, dows, Denise Smith, Doris St ret­ Are you on the photograph, or who saw the shooting. Geoff Hale, Edward Owen, Paul ton and Lynda Handly. do you know anyone else? Drop a line to the Gazette clo Baker Bond.

Brian Stringer

Dear Brian, Talk about surprise! My mom said she had something to show me, and imagine my surprise when I saw a younger me. One of the girls used to live in what were police houses in New Road, and Lynda Beddows lived in Great Charles Street, Brown­ hills. I wonder if anyone has any photos of the boys three or four years later, when they started at Brownhills Secondary Modern - lads such as Roderick Bolas, John Pagett, Robert Steadman, Paul Starkey, Michael Hurley, Robert Horton, Michael Biggins etc. I would be interested to see Ogley youngsters at a V.E. Day Party any photographs, m aybe a reun­ ion?

John Bishop Cycling course needs help Grange Road Chasetown Volunteers are required to formed to take the tests through­ Volunteers need to be active, Staffs help with the Safe Cycling out the borough. have their own transport and courses run by Walsall Cou ncil's Dear Sir, "The Safe Cycling courses are have an interest in road safety Just a few lines concerning road safety unit. in danger of ::ieing axed if w e and cycling to help schoolchil­ the photograph taken in 7960 of Thousands of local schoolchil­ cannot find enough volunteers," dren learn about cycling profi­ Ogley Hay Junior School. dren have taken part in the said Mr Mark Richard, Walsall ciency. No experience is necessary as That was my class, and most scheme over the years, but the Council's principal road safety of us went to Ogley Hay Girls courses could be scrapped officer. all examiners will be fully School later. because of a lack of examiners. trained and equipped, with MExaminers derive a lot of expenses paid to cover travel ft was lovely to see all the old The road safety unit urgently satisfaction from seeing young costs. faces, some I still see now. needs volunteer examiners to cyclists pass an important Anyone who would like to Hope they will attend the conduct cycling tests in schools course which improves their help should contact the road reunion in September. and community centres bet­ road and cycle safety and safety unit at the Civic Centre in ween April and October. It hopes reduces accidents in the Walsall (telephone 0922 Mrs M Meachum that a team of examiners will be borough.· 652517). Gailey, Staffs IF KNITTING IS YOUR HOBBY THEN TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTHS SPECIAL OFFERS

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Mr Ron Alan, local representative of the Arthritis & Rheumatism Council, is pr-esented with a cheque for £175 by members of Brownhims Central T ownswomen's Guild Enid Woodfield gave the vote Brown hills of thanks. Also at the January meeting, Central TG members were pleased to wel­ come Mr Ron Alan, loca l rep­ At the Janua')' meeting of resentative of the Arthritis & Brownhills Central Townswo­ Rheumatism Council, who was men's Guild, members were presented with a cheque for pleased to welcome Mr Bill Grif­ £175, the proceeds of a spon­ fiths, project director of Rain­ sored knit-in held by TG mem­ bow House children's hospice, bers last September. as their guest speaker. Mr Alan said that the donation The building is now taking would go towards grants made shape, and hopes are high that to Birmingham University, the project will be complete by where valuable research work is the summer and that the hos­ carried out into the cause and pice will be open in August or treatment of these all too com­ September. mon and painful conditions. Mr Griffiths gratefully Mr Alan will be coming to the acknow ledged the support of Guild in the near future to give a the public, who had dug deep in talk and slide show on the work PLAYGROUP terms of cash donations, and of the ARC. also in terms of effort, voluntary We have places available work, fund-raising and spon­ Stella Hodgkiss sored events. for children aged from He also spoke of the support of the Prince of Wales, which Historical two and a half had helped bring in donations from further afield. Society If you are interested in reserving Mr Griffiths went on to say that an estimated £600,000 will In January, Chas Mason pre­ a place for your child in our fully be needed annually to keep the sented a wonderful talk on bird hospice open, and it would be and plant life in the Brownhills equipped playroom with qualified staff necessary to rely heavily on areas, which showed how the public generosity for a long time four seasons of birds differ from to come. the accepted human seasons. - please ring Nicola on He mentioned the Adopt a Chas's command of the sub­ Brick scheme (an estimated ject fascinated the audience, and 0543-371867 or call in at 80,000 bricks are needed) and a most enjoyable evening was the donation w ill be recorded in had by all. 1 Bayley House a special book to be displayed at Forthcoming attractions: Rainbow House. There is also March 16, First Thousand Years the Pot of Gold scheme, of Pelsall by Ann Galbraith; April whereby old rings, bracelets or 20, Bygone Brownhills by Reg jewellery can be donated to help Fullelove. OSTEOPATH funds. All talks are held at Millfield JOHN WESTON D.O. (Hons.) M.B.E.O.A. Details can be obtained from JMl School, 7.30pm, admission the Rainbow House shop in 50p. at 1 Old Town Lane Bridge Street Walsall, where a range of goods ·s also on sale. Glyn Holloway Pelsall Tel: PELSALL 685278 STATION TRAVEL 12 and 16 Seater Mini Buses AIRPORTS · BLACKPOOL LIGHTS DAY OUT · NIGHT CLUBS Osteopathy can help:· SHORT AND LONG DISTANCES Back pain, lumbago, sciatica, trapped nerves. neck pain. AT AFFORDABLE PRICES frozen shoulder, tennis elbow. arm pai n, knee problems, WHY DELAY PHONE TODAY arthritis and most musculo - skeletal problems . ON 0543 372191 Cli nic hours:- l!l.00 a.m. until 8.00 p.m. an

Tipton Sports O Brownhills Town 3 Town took control in the early stages of this Staffs Co unty Pre­ mier League match but first Lee Dennis and thP.n Dave Watson were guilty of missing one-on­ one chances. However, Town did take the lead in the 30th m inute when Mark Gnossil's cross from the right was touched on by Watson for Brian Hendron to volley home. Tipton went close in the 40th minute when John Davies's effort was cleared off the line by Adrian Powell. Within a minute of the restart for the second half, Town increased their lead, Brian Hen­ dron taking advantage of a defensive error and hitting the Winners all: victorious players from the ball into the roof of the net. Brown hills Mixed Dominoes League with their trophies It was then Town's defence who had to work overtime as Trophies were presented to former player from the Pr' nee of Tipton poured forward, only to league, cup and individual win· Wales who died in the 1980s. A find Town's defence in superb ners in the Brownhills Mixed DOMINOES donation is made each year ·n form. Dominoes League at the annual 1 aid of the blind and partia y Town made the game safe, awards evening. sighted in Walsall. though, when a deflection off a Twelve teams from pubs and the beginning of December. The awards evening was held defender fell to Dave Watson 25 clubs in and around Brownhills Among the trophies is the Bill at Ogley Hay Working Men's yards out and, seeing the keeper compete in the league, which Parker Memorial Shield, which Club, which is the l~gue's head­ off his line, he chipped the ball runs from the end of January to is presented in memory of a quarters. over his head to make it 3-0.

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To me you were one in a million, This was followed by a 2-1 vic­ I guess you always knew, that no tory against Holy fllame and a 4- one in the whole wide world 1 win ov er Hawtho rn in which could love you as I do. I know I QUALITY ITEMS BOUGHT & SOLD Adam Charlesworth hit the bar. your up in heaven morn and still The Under 13A had some I feel so sad, but now your with at THE TRADING PLACE good results, beating the one you loved, our dearest Bustleholme 4-0 and then Wyr­ darling dad. 26 - 27 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS ley 7-1, Robin Keates the man of Loving daughter Linda, - Son-i n­ Tel: (0543 453008) MON-SAT9.30-5.3o the match and three goals for law Mick FURNITURE TOOLS Dale Anderson. COOKERS SPORTS GEAR VIDEOTAPES MR. ARTHUR RICH Died 19th A 9-1 scoreline saw off FREEZERS FRIDGES AMPS Woden, and then a hard-fought January 93 in New Zealand. RECORDS WASHERS MOTORCYCLE GEAR game against Forest Star Remembered by in laws, Daisy, C"DS TUMBLE DRYERS BRICABRAC finished 1-1, followed by a 3-0 Jack and Alice, Ruth and Frank, GUITARS TAPES victory against Beacon. Jack & Doreen. God Bless, you COMPLETE HOUSE CLEARANCES ALMOST ANY QUALITY ITEM The Under 13B beat will be remembered always. Reedswood 3-0 and Parklands 3- BOUGHT FOR CASH! 1 but then lost a cup game IN MEMORY against Forest Star 7-1. Missed chances meant Colts could only WATSON - ETHEL February 27th draw 2-2 with Reedswood, and it 1992 Be loved mother, deep in WHO'S GOT THE POWER. was the same story a week later our hearts, your memory is kept, in a 3-3 draw against Oceans. we loved you too dearly to ever W~HAVE The Under 14A went through forget. Still missed and still very FAST, EFFICIENT to the semi-finals of the Staffs very dear. Love from son John, REPAIR SERVICE Cup by beating Bustleholme 3-1, daughter in law Ann. God Bless When your Power Tool fails bring it with both teams giving 100 per little nan, from grandchildren, to us. Repaired, or serviced in no time cent. Colts went a goal down but Gavin, Teresa, Gail, Gary, Power Tools for all those Garden and Joanne, Richard and Samantha levelled five minutes later Home Maintenance jobs. Mowers, before getting a vital second and great grand children. goal just before half-time. Strimmers, Drills, Wallpaper WRIGHT RON MARCH 11th 1992 The third goal came from a Strippers etc. One lonely year without you, the breakaway after Colts had been saddest I have known, only God put under extreme pressure. knows how much I miss you, as Excellent performances from I I go through life alone. God Afruz Ali, Darren Stanley and TEL: Bless, wife Iris. Tom Bayley contributed to the . (0543) win. WRIGHT RON Loved and Results of 200 Club draw: remembered everyday. We miss 372036 December 10, F Reynolds £25; L you Dad, Grandad. 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