BROWNHILLS ISSUE NO. 55 DISTRIBUTED TO OVER APRIL 1994 6,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND 25p WHEN SOLD BUSINESSES MONTHLY Industrialists at war with neighbour
Local industrialists on the who disgrace an area like this Coppice Side Industrial Estate should be lumped together and are angry at one of their neigh not allowed to contaminate an bours, who they allege is mak estate where others are trying to ing the whole area an eyesore. make an effort. "Along w ith Matters came to a head after the other factories we get visits from high winds of January 27th, tore large companies like Ford, the roof off the office block on Volvo, Toyota etc. who set great the site being used as a transport stall by a clean and tidy environ site by Mr. Scott Craddock. ment and it does nobody any The road was blocked off to good to see that mess as soon as traffic for a time as employees they approach our estate." We were leaving work and council as industrialists have a duty to workers had to be called in to the community and s ho uld remove debris. Some however, accept certain standards and try was left lying around the road to maintain them and the atti side fo r weeks. tude of Craddock saddens me, Since then the building has as he doesn't appear to see any been covered by a tarpaulin, but thing wrong in his activities. "As this is only one of the causes of a foundry we have to be moni complaint by other nearby tored regularly by the Dept of premises. Environmental Health, having to adhere to stringent regulations and what's good for one site is Disgraceful surely good enough for anoth- Appearance er"'. The spokesman for Strumech One representative of also stated "Planners who are Strurnech Engineering Services interested in developing the accused the site owners of Sandhills Business Park con "burning rubbish in skips, and stantly give assurances that the leaving piled up rubbish for units will be kept neat and tidy weeks". and be kept presentable and as However, Mr. Chris Butler of much as possible be environ Butler Foundries was more mentally friend ly, but if the damning in his criticism "To be W.M.B.C. can't control our quite frank, I can only liken this estate what guarantees can they site to a new age travellers camp give on another." and suggest that all businesses CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ~~\\ CA/1.6 ~ ,,_BED_, ~ ~ LARGE SELECTION TO tl' CHOOSE FROM 2 BAOWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 BROWNHILLs Industrialists at war..... co_~11En We later spoke to Mr. Scott Craddock about the allegations EDITORIAL made and he was angry at Mr. Butler being among his critics. Articles and photographs to be considered for publication should be sent We've had his to The Editor, chimney fumes Brownhills Gazette, for years c/o Baker Bond, 183 High Street, Brownhills Mr. Craddock commented, WS86HW "We have had to put up with Chris Butler and his chimney fumes for years, but have always Advertising adopted a 'live and let live' atti 0543 452840/1 or tude policy, "He tal ks about 0217896768 keeping to the rules, but does he stop to think that when he parks Group Editor his bins in the road directly out money making which is w hy we ated from a caravan was run, he Rosalie Bott side his main gates on the road are all in business. "As for m y s tated "We saw that waste was turning circle?" Does he own roof, I already have the material 0217896855 being allowed to run into a soak the road too? "That's his trou ready to replace it but the con away and bags of rubbish were ble, h e seems to think that stant high winds have delayed being dumped indiscriminately, Gazette Series because he was here first he proceedings. Rest assured work but be rest assured that some Sheldon/South Yardley, owns the whole estate and we w ill be carried out as soon as enforcement action is going to be Hodge Hill, mus t follow his rules." He possible." Do they think J enjoy taken. the area is an eyesore and Castle Bromwich, makes no secret of the fact that working under a canvas roof." a total disgrace and I intend to Chelrnsley Wood, he wants to create a tree lined Councillors met with some of find ans~ers to a lot of ques- boulevard down this road, but the complainants en Sa·_ -da\ Coleshill/Water Orton, we are, after all an industrial morning to au theu ~ anres e a m eeting Brownhills, Harborne estate and have to realise that we and look at the ~ e a Eri·rironmental and Pelsall arc living in the real world of Co1..1nc1llor for Sr... ~ 1 ' ndustrialist is Monthly Gazette Series Graham Walker, \'\'as appal!~ at results will Circulation 72,000 what he saw. "My one big worry -.. w e go to was the w ay the cafe being a per- press. Publishers Baker Bond (Printing & Publishing) Ltd CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE P.O. Box 1 All advertisements are accepa!d 5l;bject to approval of copy. The publishers 183 High Street, Where to start again? reserve the right to cancel or of.use ;o ac:oot arr1 order without g .
NEW OPENING TIMES Mon-Thur 8 a.m.-10.00 p.m. TOTAL SUPPORT Friday-8.00-0.30 FOR YOUR Sat-8.0o.6.00-Sun-9.30-12.30·
COMMERCIAL We understand your needs, that's why we operate a Fast and Efficient Service and Repair Centre VEHICLES to keep your vehicles on the road ~ • 24 Hour Recovery Whether you operate one vehicle or one hundred, e Auto Electrical Problems Solved AA time is money.a nd when you have a vehicle off the road you want it back in service as quickly as • Hella Batteries Supplied possible. • Steam Cleaning Availab le - · ~~~im;;~\tE~~(~;A~:i~!);~~~D~r~~:J;~~I~~~l BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 3 Can we trace Salll? (ex Hercules Worker) A few weeks ago when reading name, but as I recall he had a little MONUMENTAL MASONS the Sunday Mercury I spotted a let daughter about 3 years old from a ter from Mrs. S. Cooksey of broken engagement and he once Dedicated To Providing A Personal Service Marsden Road, Sutton Coldfield, told me he had a cousin named N. who was trying to trace someone in Heath. • Finest Quality Memorials the Brownhills area and I immedi SAM had naturally dark hair, a •Modern & Traditional ately wrote offering our help if she moustache and was over 6ft tall at if'.i • Competitive Prices was unsuccessful. A few days ago I the time had a good friend who was '\\\ • Home Visits On Request received the following letter. a maintenance fitter. He was a keen &: • Memorials On Display In Our Showroom darts player and used to travel to Dear Sir, work from Brownhills by train. Ll - Open 7 Days A Week • 60 Free Letters Thank you fo r your offer of help He would be in his early 70s t:::::;;;;:..---- and as 1 had no success before, per now, so if anyone, family or friends • Renovations & Further Inscriptions Undertaken haps the Brownhills Gaze tte will could put me in touch I would be tum out better. grateful. Units 1&2 Brickyard Road, Aldridge. lbe man I am trying to trace is known to me only as SAM. 1 lost Yours faithfully touch .,.;lh him after he left HER S. Cooksey. Tel: 0922 59850 Cl. LES in Plume Street, Aston, B1r11"1ngham where we both So come on SAM if you are out wor.l..ed. The firm closed in 1952, there get in touch on 372491. when SAM would have been about Naturally I will respect your wishes 31 wars old if you don't want any publicity, but 'He worked as a paintsprayer, give me a call and we can put you in but as I said I do not have his sur- touch privately. Crime Bulletin Burglaries at houses were as at Great Mills, Tesco, The Hussey follows, Sandhills and Shire Ridge, Arms, The Crown, Shire Oak and Paul's Coppice, New Road, Peake Brownhills Schools also saw thefts Road, H owdles Lane, Wilkin from vehicles. Road , Tamworth Close, Wallace Road and Hednesford Road. Please beware of Other burglaries occurred at a Con-Men! local J.M.!. School and two facto ries in Chase Road, Brownhills. Callous thieves posing as gar Damage was caused to windows at dt!ners have once again stolen cash a local junior school and pedal from a trusting 0.A.P. Please cycles were stolen from Albion warn your relatives a nd neigh Road and Friezeland Lane. Two bours about these unscrupulous cars were stolen, a Fiesta from rogues. Never invite anyone into linden Drive and a Rover saloon your home that you arc not sure from Brickiln Street, a caravan was about. If you have not asked for stolen from Pear Tree Lane. Sheds services from anyone then close in Ogley Road, Sadler Road, the door, make them wait outside Hednesford Road a nd Watling and check up on them. Any gen Street, Newtown were a lso uine caller will always wait and Full one hour attacked and valuable property will understand your caution. If * was stolen. Vehicles were broken you are not on the telephone lesson one to one into and property stolen in Sadler enquire via the Piper System. Road, Lichfield Road, Allbutts People at the Civic Centre are on Ken Benton Road, Catshill Road, Ogley Road, duty 24 hours a day and will con SCHOOL OF MOTORING Chapel Avenue, Si lver Street, tact the Police. Remember, better Chester Road, Popular Avenue safe than sorry. Pelsall 691693 and Church Road. The car parks W.P.C. Dickinson BDllDll\Y lllGB~t OV?l~ THE TROOPER RESTAURANT Al\I\' FUNCTIOl\I CATERED FOR FUNCTION ROOM AV AlLABLE FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT, WEDDING, BIRTHDAYS, CHRISTENING, ANNIVERSARIES. FULL A-LA-CARTE ~ENU - SILVER SERVICE SUNDAY LUNCHES 12.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. • CARAFE OF WINE WITH I IFREE. e EACH MEAL FOR TWO . Listed in CAMRA Good Beer Guide PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Watling Street, AS, Wall, Nr. Lichfield. Tel: 0543 480413 - 4 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, APRIL 1994 PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Sandhills Petition Members of Sandhills Preservation Society have been working DEATHS John Short for Funeral hard to rally support for their fight against planning proposals for Arrangements. the area. They have gained nearly 600 signatures on their petition. MRS. OWEN - DIED lOTH APRIL GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Paul Sims, the society's Chairman, said "This shows how our hard 1994 . - With deepest sympathy. From friends and neighbours of work is building up significant support for our campaign in fighting PERRY (TILLIE) - George and Hussey Road nnd Wallace Rond. the proposed development in the area." He went on to say that, fami ly would like to thank all rela althoug h 600 signatures was a good response, further objections tives, friends and neighbours for NOTICE OF would help and people could make their feelings known directly to their messages of sympathy, beau the department of Engineering & Town Planning at the Civic Centre THANKS tiful floral tributes and kindness in Walsall. shown in their very sad loss. BROOKES (TOM) - Wife Lorna GOD BLESS YOU ALL and fam ily would like to thank rel Delight for Sandhills Preservation Society YOUR ONE-STOP DON'S MARTIN EGAN ELECTRICAL Discount Greengrocery, SHOP Watch Batteries Sold and Fitted Cake and Grocery Units. 113 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS ALSO SEWING MACHINES SIMPLY THE BEST Open 6 days a week 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PRICES IN TOWN SERVICED AND REPAIRED SCOOP & SAVE Large range of Conifers, Shrubs and all types of Plants at SWEETS ABRAXAS JEWELLERY Unbeatable Prices STILL THE CHEAPEST Full range of Gold and Silver IN TOWN AT 36p qtr Chains, Charms and Pendants Silver and Crystal Earrings from £ 1.00 CHILDRENS FASHION Hair Care selection includes Cheapest Around Hair Scarves @ 75p - Scrunches@ 50p LADIES Fancy Clips @ £ 1.99 T/Shirts - All sizes 99p FASHIONS Also: Cosmetics - Best prices in Shorts - All sizes 75p Constance Carroll/Laval Products LATEST GIRLS/BOYS FASHION 3 T/Shirts for £5.00 Selection of Purses and Wallets TOP STORE DRESSES AND School Wear always in stock REPAIR SERVICE AVAILABLE SUITS AT CUT PRICES - Skirts and Tops, sizes 1O to 26 a lways in stock JOANS SUE'S CARDS Visit 'Joans' Lingerie Unit The cheapest and best selection of Cards SPECIAL OFFER Cotton Pants, in Brownhills, but don't take our word for VE-JAY CRAFTS W.0.S, XOS 75p each or 3 for £2.00 it! If you are not already one of our many For all your sewing needs Full Slips £3.gg with Half Slips £2.9g. regular customers, come in and have a MOST ITEMS IN STOCK Nightdresses from £2.50 with a FREE PAIR look. As well as Cards for all occasions If you don't see it ask! of Tights. 15 den., with any Nightdress we All alterations done. Zips, Trousers, over £5.00. have Stationery, Invitations, Horse-shoes Jackets and Coats, Seams, Skirts, There is a selection of Silky Pyjamas and Wraps and 1Bth and 2 1st Novelties etc. Dresses, Curtains. and also a good selection of Naturana and COMING SOON Frilly Bras. Tights are 3 for £ 1.50 · X large 2 for SAME DAY SERVICE £1.50 and 60" hip at only 99p BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 5 WHO ARE THE LIONS Most people have heard of the • Likes to identify the needs of Lions and seen them in action at others and set about meeting those their fund raising events. needs Many will ha ve thought "Who are they and what do they do?" • Enjoys helping those less fortu Aldridge and nate than themselves District Lions Club now gives you the opportunity to find out by • Likes to include fun and com organising an Open Evening at panionship in their caring attitude. The Hussey Arms on 26th May What do Lions do? from 8.00 p.m. All are w elcome to Generally most of the Clubs come along and see the range of activities concentrate on the needs activities and discuss any aspect of the local community which with Club Members. includes help for the disabled and The International Association underprivileged. This help can be of Lions Clubs is the largest service shown either in practical ways or club organisation in the world by use of the money obtained by with approximately 1'/ million 2 · fundraising. members in nearly 42,000 clubs Some of the funds are used for throughout the world. The UK and National or International projects. Ireland ha ve about 1,000 clubs and For instance, "Campaign Sight 21,000 members. First" is an international project Your Local Club, Aldridge and supported by all clubs and aimed District, is a mixed club (male and at curing or reversing preventable female) covering the area of blindness throughout the world. Aldridge, Brownhills, Pheasey and Every paint in There is also a social element, Streetly. The present club strength with the club organising various every colour is approximately 25 people aged social events throughout the year. All produced on the over 211: and from all walks of life. Foli more information, or if you Briefly ai Lion.is someone wl:uzr.:- prem1.ses. cannot make tl'iat night, felephoue• Harry Fry on 021-360>-1613 or Jolim ·I "'f.fle cfroi·ce is, yours" · • Has decided to g~ve something. Rowland on 0543-372308 who will 109-111 High Street, BrownhiJls. back to the Local Community be pleased to help. TEI.r 3722-75 I 502666 Multi-point locking a standard feature Every component reinforced and all mitres welded lnsuranced backed 10 year guarantee EXAMPLE 4 - 4 WINDOWS 20 years experience in UPVC Wood Grain finish. Choice of light oak or mahogany with feature domestic & commercial leading. installations £1420 (inc VAT) • 6 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, APRIL 1994 available in ~folsafl why destroy BNRRRoad- perfectly good f armland and Greenbelt? Local Groups POSTBAG. SPS have changed the mind of Walsall MBC who originally devel Efforts oped the proposals. We stand to where is the extrn trnffic going? For make no financial gain either way. 2 hours every working moming, Sandhills Dear Sir, We care about Brownhills and its Vicnmge Road, New Rand, C/111rch 1 11ote i11 Marcil Gazette an arti future development. But develop Road, Brickiln Street, are race Preservation cle in respect of tile BNRR Rand, ment is not just about building. It tracks, our High Street is alrendy and /lie meeting al Sutto11 Coldfield. is about the community as a whole. choc-a-bloc and now with Tesco II would be very remiss of me no/ lo Society L. Wright. poi11/ 011/ tlie act ivities of l/1 e charging lo park, where are 17,000 Clwsewater Action Group (C.A.G.) cars going to go lo. (These are the Dear Editor i11 this respect. extra from Whitehorse Road). We I rend with some concern the Tile lo11e and innuendo of your could well grind lo n /wit . nrlicle in the March edition titled Wedding Day piece gives the i111pres5io11 Jocnl So Mr. Editor we are aware, we "do we sho ut stop wit/1out think gro 11 ps have been lacking, the fol have done many things lo help ing?", which made reference to the Dear Sir, lowi11gfacts will prove otilenvise. Brown/Ji/ls. Unfortunately the Sandhills project. I was surprised to see in your As Press Officer, l s11bmit to you lethnrgic altitude of 111n11y people On behalf of the Snndhil/s feature article on planning the wed t/1e following. ilasn't helped. Preservation Society I would like lo ding that the reception should be Our group spent in excess of Th ere will be 111on11ing, squeal reply that the answer lo the question booked a long time in advance of the £8,000 i11 the early eighties on a ing, f rom people who in the past posed is "fl.'O" in our case. ceremony. Public E11quiry, the result tile could11'/ care less, the enquiry takes \\'e have discussed al great Whilst I appreciate that to book Go vem111ent refu sed lo divulge. pince al Walsall Town Hall from length amo11gs1 ourselves and with the place and the date a couple Tile money was returned. June 21sl 1994, we will be there. oilier members of this community require fo r the reception demands Tile sustained pressure we ilnve the pros and cons of such n develop- considerable forward planning this exert ed /1ns removed the service sta Glyn Holloway 111e11/. We gave ven; serious consid is NOT the most important aspect tion from Cilasewaler. Press Officer. emtion lo potential job creation and of the day. The looe and commit Removed the roundabout from benefits for Brownhills. ment of the couple to one another Wlrnrf Lane towards Muckley Our opinion on this matter has expressed through the vows at the Comer w/1ere ii will not create so Gazette Comment been carefully considered and ceremony is the reason for the occn 11111ch /1n voc. thought out and is not one of "we s ion. Everything else should We nre tile only Action Group We are pleased to print your just don't want change". revolve around the ceremony. With who have bee11 active from the very letter but take exception to the We can roll out the USllJll objec marriage becoming less popular and onset nnd still very mindful of the statement that your tone and tions and havt! done but ~ r good for many not viewed as lasting for da111nge it will create in Brown/1i/ls. innuendo gives the impression life yoi.r f~tu re article timetable Two of tile 1110s/ snlient fnc/s nre: that local groups have bee11 dmriy offirms this trend in priori Wlrileilorse Road will be closed, lacking, we've studied the .uti ties. with no direct access to tile Parade. cle in detail and f.U: I=> Stt 11 raises fundamen tal questions All trnffic turns left on tile AS, witIi you have come lo tnat amcl - about content, expense and the thrill tire closure of this road. 33,000 sion, and hope trut I.be rest of And 1. rs NOT needed. Walsall of marriage on the Wedding Day. vehicles a day will use Ogley Rond, your letter is based - ~ ~li C1ty Owllenge and other ventures Yours faithfully, with lire bottleneck al the Warriners ably. are taking place lo redevelop derelict Rev. Colin N. Thomas Arms. Al present tile question arises Editor. land, there are proposals lo build a The Parish Church of Business Park in Aldridge, there are St Jam es 77.2 acres of unused industrial sites Brownhills OSTEOPATH JOHN WESTON D.O. (Hons.) M.B.E.O.A. For all your MOTOR Insurance. at 1 Old Town Lane Save £££s with our special rates. Pelsall Tel: PELSALL 685278 w Osteopathy can help:- Back pain, lumbago, sciatica, trapped nerves, neck pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, arm pain, knee problems, o COMMERCIALS o MOTOR · arthritis and most musculo - skeletal problems. o HGVS O PERSONAL o LIABILITY c:> TRAVEL Clinic hours:- 10.00 a.m. until 8.00 p.m. and Saturday mornings. o HOUSEHOLD o GENERAL .. Other local branches include: j vrsA j Registered with the British and European Osteopathic ~ Erdington: 021-382 8888 Dudley: 0384 255512 •·•· ·· . Association and the Guild ofOsteopaths. Brierley Hill: 0384 79222 Cotteridge: 021-458 3194 TIME TO INSURE LTD. - WE'VE GOT TIME FOR YOU! A FAMILY RUN PRACTICE SINCE 1980 ranches in England and Wales. Registered in England and Wales No.2688864 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 7 but your publication proves that we Brownhills all basically have tire same hopes, problems, customs etc - its just our Gazette goes approach is done with a different POSTBAG. accent. round the Good luck with all your local 1:1t&er's cousin. I used to slrarpen friends. If anyone would care to endeavour. We !rave trouble keeping world J:is ;oo/s because I worked in tire write I would love to hear from them. things green around here too. l:!::d:smith's shop with Jimmy under Ken Hampton Doreen M. Shaver A reader from P~rth. Australia lM &L'Oldiful eye of Elijalr Halligan. 9 Treave Street, Cloverdale, W. writes After my wife Barbara and l got Australia, Postcode 6105 .uried we went to live in Sheffield. E n g land J~. e 'uroe two clri/dren, Jacqueline and Peter, wlro are both married and we Same the Sel ectors luive seven grandchildren. Jn tire Australia. I rn. n•ne years we lived in Sheffield I world over 'W"a t c h o ut of the Brow11l11 - ~ ;re:rked at the steelworks, did two friends, Reg a !ft!RrS National Service and worked 600 DuPont Avenue, Box 122, This Summer Community Services are once again organis Pelsall. It broug :, lhe City Engineers Department. DuPont, Wash, USA ing after school cricket coaching memories. I ~ I: was here that I gained my City & Dear Editor Guilds Certificate in Municipal I'm the "cousin in America" who courses. Road, Brownlrills Two six week courses have infant, junior ar.d Engineering. receives copies of tire Gazette and the been arranged on Wednesday left school at tire Twenty seven years ago tire fami Bugler from Edna Smith, nee afternoons. The first at Joseph lovely lo see t r ly emigrated to Australia. I worked Howdle. I really enjoy reading of tire Leckie School, starting on the from tire arclz=. in the concrete industry for several activities and tire adverts etc from tire 20th April and the second at tire boys and: rm~~rl years but for the last eighteen years I area where my dad was born and Darlaston Community School was about tl-.:r /rave worked as an Orderly in tire raised. Thomas Robins was born in starting on Wednesday Bth }Wle. Budding cricketers will have OllCS in tire p!.Dt..'1.. Royal Perth Hospital, I presently High Bridge, Pelsall, 4 December work in tire operating theatre com 1883 to Thomas Robins and Hannalr to be quick to avoid being I worli:ed at i·,a:sall Wood stumped, for places are limited plex. My favourite hobby is still Howdle. He married Ada Ann Colliery r.1th /ur'fly Robinson, to 24 on each course. The cours Turner in 1909 and settled in Dennis Wrrg&t's brother, Jim and I woodwork and wood turning, recent es cost only £.8 and anyone who were pals, my best friend was Barry ly I /rave started growing vegetables America in 1910 or 11. He settled in completes a course will receive a Poppleton. unfortunately we /rave as well. I am also the Property Pennsylvania where I was born. certificate. The courses are open lost contact. I remember tire accident Officer at Wattle Road Baptist I've been to England twice and to anyone aged between 9 and al tire mine in 1956 quite well. I was Church where my wife and I are loved it. I am very proud of my 15. near the pit/read when they brouglrt members. I hope to return lo tire English heritage. Further information can be the men to surface, it was a sad day U.K. for a lroliday in tire next few We Americans are louder, brasher obtained from Bhavesh Patel on 021 568 7929. for everyone. Paddy Walker was my years and catch up with all my old and more forward t/ran tire English - Monday to Friday 12- 2.30 p.m. & 6.30 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Saturday 12 - 2.30 p.m. Grilled Trout and Almonds ...... £3 .75 VEGETARIAN DISHES Dttp Fried Scampi with Tanar Sauce ...... £3 .50 Nul and Mushroom Fcuucine ...... £3.50 Dttp Fried Fillet of Plaice...... £3.50 Spinach and Mushroom Lasagne ...... £3.50 6oz Sirloin Sieak with Mushrooms ...... £4.00 Vcgc1able Chilli ...... £3.50 I :?oz sa-loia Sleat with Mushrooms ...... £7.50 Country Lentil Crumble ...... £3.50 H3lf a Rom Cbictcn with Bacon ...... £3.75 All abo1·e sen•ed with Side Salad, French Frits Oiickco and Home-mode Mushroom Pie ... £3.50 or Parsley Boiled Potatoes Home-made Sreat and Kidney Pic...... £3.50 ••••• * * ••• Home-made Cliilli Con Came with ricc ...... £3.50 LUNCHTIME ONLY Home-made Omy of the Day with Rice..... £3.50 Slcak Sandwich on Crusly Bread ...... £2.50 Homc·m:ide Collage Pic...... £3.50 Various Sandwiches Available 10 Order ...... from £1.20 Grilled Gammon .,.;tb Egg or Pineapple ..... £4.00 ********** Lasagne.. .·-----· ···································£3.50 Various Swccls Available ...... £1.50 All abo1·e sen·ed with Side Salad, French Fries Coffee ...... £0.80 or Parsley Boiled Potatoes Tca ...... £0 .60 8 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 THE BROWNHILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOL "heart of the Community" Painting a picture of a community school Brownhills is a community school in every sense of the word and it is not surprising to see farthering his education at univer s.r:-. Their elder son, John (20) also • enl to Brownhills, being success ful in four "A" level subjects and now reading physics at Nottingham University. "We had other opportunities for John's schooling, but we chose to leave him at Brownhills" s;iid Mr. Kearton who, with his wife, is most discerning about his sons' education. "We have never found the facil ities lacking and, with caring, - ,,,, a little more approachable and committed staff, relaxed at e.r wnhills, though both Bri I promised that this months column would be a bit different It d idn't take long for the Ray Plant, Barry Perry, Keith phone to start ringing last month, Grice, George Williams, Ken and as you can see we have no photograph, but some very when we revealed our class of the Heeley, Dennis Perry, Peter Jones. interesting items. old Central. Middle row: Eric Fenton, Within hours John Cresswell George Woodhouse, Malcolm was on the line to give me most of Pain ter, Victor Bladen, Richard First we show a copy of letter explanatory but I wonder if many of the names and the few that he Dorsett, John Cresswell, Ray passed on to me by Mr. A. Bates of you knew that the PIER had a for missed were supplied by Colin Longworth, Sammy Watson, Bill Clnylmnger. As you can see it is self mer name. l remember it being used Hopley and John Shirley who now Yeomans, Pat Jewkes, John Foy. lives in Norton Canes. Peter Front row: Fred Gillian, Alan Cooper also got in touch but by Holyman, Brian Cadman, Denis then all the names were in. John Simpson, Brian Sault, Keith Shirley spoke about a re-union and C harles, Roy Jones, Len Birch, l will only be too pleased to put Melvin Smith, Colin Hopley, Ken you all in touch if any interest is Bickley. shown. Sitting: Ken Gough, Roger The lads were. Back row: Ray Davies, John Shirley, Peter Cooper, Jeffries, Keith Davies, David Mills, Charlie Leach. TOURIST. Model 21. fitccd SUPERBE SAFETY TOURIST wittl Sturmcy·Archcr 3-specd Mode.I '49 Fitted with Sturmcy· SFORTS LIGHT ROADSTER. iear. Two rim brakes. Terry Ardle.r 3-speed iur :and Hodel 36. fitted with Metal saddle. 11 """- Drnohub li&htin& set. c:ha.in11Jard, alfpu brakes and T li ~~G~~" S £6. 19. 6. NET CASH. I NO, 9 \lftTQff•ON •TllllliNT 0. 19. 6. NET CASH. Tury wldl.. --.==-----· £5. 10. 0. NET CASH. .:::-..:~;:~D CQOPE & ALLS~~~NL~t~:~D Is P / 11 - st•noN-oN-TRENT. 21o t t.umi:;t, 195(. . :.;·., H. ~f~ll it\1na, 9, V£11 1 6y View, BR0'111HI!,LS. sPOkTS. Model lL Terry '.lekr :;ir , • ~ SPORTS TOURIST Ho l. 4r_-!__ H. W. JELL YMAN, ~1st.riet ~-o:e:. HIGH STREET, BROWN HILLS. Uy the bargees who moored on the towpath and crossed to the pub by the footbridge that still runs over the canal at the bottom of the mar CoxMcQueen ket. And finally cast your minds s 0 l i c t 0 r s back a bit to these prices of bikes in Jellymans old shop in the • DNORCE AND FAMILY MATTERS • ACCIDEST CLAIMS High Street. This was from a • WILLS AND PROBATE • CRIMINAL MATTERS newspaper of 1938 and sent in amongst a lot more that we shall • CONVEYANCING (QUOTATION ON REQUEST) try and show at a later date. • FOR ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS CONTACT:- • BROWNHILLS - 0543 37234 7, 82 HIGH STREET, FINISHING BROWNHILLS TOUCHES • ALDRIDGE - 0922 743525, 41 ANCHOR RD, ALDRIDGE. by eQaLl'le • WALSALL - 0922 613333, 57 BRADFORD ST, WALSALL. Silk flower bridal headwear. Made to your own design and colour scheme. At a fraction of the SPECIALISTS IN LEGAL AID WORK cost or ready made items. Tel: Pelsall 694383 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, APRIL 1994 11 Brownhills where have you vanished to. The place we were a.nee proud to say, I live there. For those that :-e~-. -..;e Councillor Proffitt (Memorial Hall), Fire Station, Brownhills). Brownhills once had used to have ou; o•- t.: ·c.a Deakin Avenue Ambulance Station, Salvation its own race course, it was between District Council, rw: Councillor Deakin Army, Citadel, two picture houses, Pelsall Road, the canal at the rear (without pay) fr m larldews Close (Palace and Regent), Snooker Hall of Tesco's Petrol Station, and the !age who were ~ Councillor Marklew (Princeps and Memorial Hall), L.M.S. line. It was used for horse they did for the co::==~"';; Breeze Avenue Tennis Courts (Vicarage Road and racing until 1905, after that it was for being in one ,.. Councillor Breeze Memorial Hall), Bowling Greens (4 used for football, sports meeting, another. :. nds Way owned by Clubs and Pubs). and on the day the 1914 war was All of them •. e·e Coo:xillor Simmonds We also had two railway sta declared an horticultural was people old enoug 16n-.::=.UJ}" Oose tions L.N.E.R. Li<:hfield, being held. doubtful today if a:: O·•=·-illnr Bradbury Brownhills, Pelsali, to Walsall. In In the 20's and 30's we also had councillors wou1d 5a:::fmrl Raad its heyday 26 trains a day in both our own market which stood by above 5% of the IIklCll::.'lr directions passed through where Aldi's now stands. It was Most of the Brownhills making a total of 52 run by Brownhills traders for the along with doc trains a day. Then there was the local people. known busines:;. L.M.S. station situated 300 yds past If anyone would like to know the honour of ~ the Hussey Arms, which ran from more about how Brownhills used Brownrulls, Walsail Wood, Streetly to be why not join the Local to Sutton. The above two were History Society. how what the> passenger trains. Then we had the You can find out about this by ed. coal neat Brownhills West (under ringing Brownhills Library and ("le Shan: Bridge,. This line was in asking to speak to Pat or ring me them. use 2; :-..-s a day, ~ days a week, on Brownhills 375782. am'lll& coal from the Chase pits Wain eH~ tD -.o;- junction down Pelsall Geof Harrington Norman •.-.a -ii! Ro.·.:! :.e . een Pelsall and Brownhills Humphries IHoa:-...e Councillor 1-i " nes Profitt Close Who's would ARCHIVES LETTERS you serve? Dear Sirs, Dear Editor, PREMIUM Ref: Clayhanger Working Mens Regards the pl10togrnpl1 loaned to Club 1921 Picture. you by Reg Fullelove of the SAUSAGES AND HOME COOKED MEATS Back row: Left to right: Mr. Clay/ranger W.M. Club members in - MADE BY RAY WILLIAMS OF COURSE! Ansell, Enoch Bringley, Sam Salt, 1921, March issue No. 54. You can't beat the taste of traditional sausages. William Howdle, Mr. Instone,? I recognise one man wit/1011t doubt Ours are made on the premises using only the finest ingredients. Middle Row: Mr. Jones, Mr. my father Bill lnstone, three others I Whole Barbecue Chickens cooked on the premises Trawford, Mr. Humphries, ? ?, I/rink are standing left back row, foe Only £3.50 -1/2 Chickens - £1.75 Front Row: ?, Mr. Trawford. Millers/rip, seated left middle row, ? HOME MADE SCOTCH EGGS - 42p each Hope I have helped but I am /ones and sealed riglzt is Sam Cooper. Now available to order sure of Mr. William Howdle as he 1 nm Bill Ins/one (son ) born and Gluten Free Sausages and Beefburgers happens to be my father, the two bred in 'Clanger' as it was known. FOR PRIME MEAT AND FRIENDLY SERVICECOME AND SEE Mr. Trawfords were my mother's 1 was 8 yrs old when this picture step brothers. mzs taken, now I am BI yrs old. Ray Williams Mrs. E. M. Smith {Hm'l'd.le) Bill Ins tone YOUR FAMILY BUTCHER HighHea!h Slzire Oak 28 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS Pelsall 11ianks Reg TEL: BROWNHILLS 360910 Ah:n.a's Pantry for the best in home Cooking One of Ansells top quality pub/restaurants. Wine and dine in warm, friendly surroundings. ~~AGi:~~~s~!--- FULL A-LA-CARTE MENU - SILVER SERVICE Royal Oak Pub. and Restaurant YORK BRIDGE, PELSALL. TEL: 0922 691811 12 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 Seek out the savings A surprising variety of shops This month we take a look If you are a professional at the various shops and the person with little time but goods and services they have interested in model flying, Carl on offer along Walsall Wood can arrange for your model to High Street. be professionally built. H e would also like to invite you to FIGURE FORM a model flying show with a Amanda from Bloxwich demonstration by Green Acres opened Figure Form six Model Flying Club, June 26th months ago and although only at Bosty Lane, Aldridge, com 22 years old is fully qualified. mencing 10 a.m. Also at Figure Form you will meet Donna from Cheslyn Hay JENNY'S PICTURE on reception and a fully quali fied beautician from FRAMING Willenhall, Adele. Figure Form Jenny Haden opened offers full and half body 'Jenny's' November 1993 and wraps, in fact anything from offers a picture framing service eyelash tint to body massaging with a wide range of frames. (Ladies only). Amanda will She also stocks all types of guarantee 6" loss with full Greeting Cards for all occa body wrap for 30 days. sions, Birthday Banners, Introduce a friend and get £5 Wooden Toys and Clocks and off for yourself, or book 3 in a variety of ornaments and pic advance and get 1 free. Getting tures. Jenny has just started a CAR SEAT PROBLEM? married? Why not book for a new venture and now stocks a Wedding Day Special. range of cross stitch kits and CIGARETTE BURNS - WORN accessories. OR TORN - CALL ON She is the wife of a local PITTS businessman, Dave of Haden REUPHOLSTERY SPECIALISTS M ODEL SHOP Upholstery. FOR Carl Trollope from Lichfield REPAIRS TO FULL CAR INTERIOR will be celebrating his first HADEN Workshop rear of: year of trading on Sth June. He UPHOLSTERY D. HADEN 59 H1GHSTREET speria.lises in all types of mod Telephone: WALSALL WOOD els and accessories from manu Dave Haden has been trad BROWNHILLS 375437 WALSALL WS9 9LR facturers such as, Ervin, OS, ing in Walsall Wood for ASP, SC, Flair, Futaba, around 10 years, since being Dynaflight and many more. made redundant from He is a fanatic and has been Leyland. He is a member of involved in flying since he was the Triumph owners club and Broad Way Tools Ltd knee high. Carl is a h igh1y has had great success with full qualified instructor in model car restorations, including ENGINEERS• IVIERCHANTS fly ing and is a member of The head linings and carpets for Briti sh Model Flying many ca r clubs including 49, High Street, Walsall Wood, Wa!sall, Association. Bentley's. Dave w ill recover West Midlands WS9 9LR. Tel: Brownhills (0543) 370350 Fax: 0543 453474 "'JENNY'S PICTURE FRAMING ~ ABRASIVES & GREETING CARDS •\ \:.·\ CUTTING TOOLS 33 High Street, Walsall Wood, Walsall WS9 9LR. ·'~ '\ ~ ~ , ~~\ •:\ HAND TOOLS A PICTURE FRAMING SELECTION ~\ \,~~ PRECISION TOOLS WITH A CHOICE OF FRAMES ~ ' \ OFD.M.C. \ ~ \ ~ ELECTRIC TOOLS CROSS GREETINGS CARDS AND \ \ MACHINE TOOLS STITCH GIFT WRAPPINGS 41 KITS AND ~ FASTENERS KEEPSAKE GIFT BOW S AND DECORATIONS AND MANY UNU SUAL GIFTS INCLUDING: CARDS MEASURING EQUIPMENT ~ A ORNAMENTAL CLOWNS AND PICTURES MACHINE SHOP EQUIPMENT ~IDE SELECTION OF EXCLUSIVE WOODEN TOY~I BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 13 - A warm welcome awaits you Call in today domestic suites including various safety products, and leather, antique rest0ration are the Midland agents for and French polishing. Northern Wired Glass. With a ~ ~obbie's ~ work force of around 20 they WALSALL have six vehicles offering next ~outique CELLUL.\R day delivery service. For the perfect Nigel and Dea.- ~ in BROADWAY Wedding outfit Walsall Wood at ilie OegimUrl:g of the year, aac. ~1;- - is TOOLS Call in and see our new employed by :..he:::i zs a Sales Broadway Tools is an engi exclusive High Street Representative. 1:-zy specialise neers tool merchants, they sup designs from Walsall Wood in hand portable phmles and ply manufacturers with tools Canada Tel: (0543) 453684 reconnections. Ibey a.-e ST.ippli such as taps, drills, fasteners ers of the CCC peoples phone and reamers, also they supply and find the a " -t\ of their cleaning materials for domestic custome rs a;-e -e~le \\.'ho and commercial use. require this sei ce fOI" safety reasons. NigeL Dea=i - would BOBBIES be pleased ·o ,,1 e _ ou any BOUTIQUE advice you =equre. They also Bobbies offer a range of BODYWRAP SPECIALISTS offer a ·Mail O:rle:-Sen"ice.. exclusive outfits, including BEAUTY TREATMENT - FAST TAN SUN BED ranges from Canada. Bobbies Cynergi Slimming Programme. BRO\\~LIILLS welcomes you to browse for that new look, and if you do, We also sell a range of Arbonne Skin Care and Cosmetics GL.\55 you can be sure of a unique OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Robert Lace!".:: and Dave look at a price you can afford. 15 HIGH STREET, WALSALL WOOD, Jennings ha'ie ~ established WALSALL, WS9 9LR TEL: (0543) 453682 for 15 years as t;;.ass :nen:hants. They supply stoG and. cut size CLARIDGES glass and also suppl) process Mr Claridge has been trad ing work suc1' as shelving, ing fo r many years in table tops, mirro.""S etc includ Brownhills and Walsall Wood. ing polished edges and holes. ~fr Claridge has been actively WALSALL CELLULAR They have a full ;-ange of involved in the development Specialists in all makes of Mobile Phone Pilkington proclucts and other of Walsall Wood High Street. We guarentee to supply anyone with a t Special Offers always available CLARIDGES phone regardless of history or status t FREE reconnection available VISIT OR PHONE FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS t FREE Car Phones 27 High Street, Walsall Wood, Aldridge lst CLASS SERVICE t All Accessories available AND REPAIRS FOR YOUR: ~~~~ ~~~111 ~-=: t Open 7 days a week •RADIO • WASHING MACHINE • TELEVISION • TUMBLE DRYER • VIDEO • HI-FI • VACU UM CLEANER 43 HIGH STREET, WALSALL WOOD. -TEL 0543 373207 B1ownhlll1 Gle11 Co. ltd. 88 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS. - TEL: 0543 373023 GLASS MERCHANTS • PROCESSORS 0543 371768 • Glass & Mirrors - cut to size ~~~~~E~~~~ •Processing • 2 Mirror Showrooms ~.. ~ 1 ~'8Ac i • All at trade prices Your Local Shop for e FREE DELIVERY All Your Modelling Needs MON - FRI 8.30 - 5.30 SAT 9.00 - 3.00 High Street, Walsall Wood, WALSALL ROAD, WALSALL WOOD, WALSALL West Midlands. Tel/Fax: 0543 453346 WEST MIDLANDS WS9 9AQ TEL: (0543) 371768 14 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 SCHOOL NEWS ... SCHOOL NEWS ... SCHOOL NEWS ... . ' . Brownhills Community School Disappointment in Cadbury Cream Eggs over a 16m was only then that the Association manned by national as well as loca' course in the fastest possible time. of Science Education representative industries. Regional Competition The Brownhills team used solid decided the fuel was not suitable, Mr. Dai Sheppard, Head o!' rocket fuel to propel their vehicles · although there was no danger to Careers at Brownhills Community Year 9 pupils from Brownhills having checked and received writ participants or spectators. School and Convention Organiser Community School were disap ten confirmation, that this was in The youngsters were even more thanked all representatives of pointed to be disqualified after win order. disappointed when the prize was industries for their time and effort ning a regional "egg-race" competi Having won the local heat at awarded to a team using com in helping local youngsters decide tion for using the "wrong" fuel. Walsall the youngsters were confi pressed air to propel their vehicle their future careers. The competition, organised by dent of winning the regional finals even though this was outlawed in Cadbury PLC and the Association at Sandwell College. Indeed, their the competition rules. for Science Ed ucation was to design vehicle was by far the fastest and Protests by the School and by Brownhills School and construct a vehicle to carry 2 covered the course in 1.4 seconds! lt Walsall TVEJ team have yet to Staff Triumph: receive a response, but all young sters who took part were awarded a Brownhills School staff Hockey certificate to recognise their efforts XI completed a successful season by by the Walsall TYE! team. beating the pupils 3-2 in the final It seems, maybe, that the young match. sters' knowledge and ingenuity Goals from Ian Lockett (2) and exceeded that of the competition Chris Milne (penalty) overcame organisers! youthful enterprise with old skill. The pupils replied with two goals Careers Convention by Anthony Godbold (1 penalty). Man of the match for the pupils Brownhills Community School was Karl Platt and for the staff hosted a Careers Convention on Karen Geldard-Williarns. Staff were Thursday, 17th March for a ll the pleased the match was held so close schools in the North-east area of to the end of term in order for them Walsall. to recover from their aches and Young scientists fine tuning their egg race vehicles at Brownhills Large numbers of pupils and strains for the beginning of the new Community School parents toured the various stands term. BEE•JAY RADIO CONTROLLED CARS/MINIBUS LICENSED BY W.B. C. Dear Sir/Madam, CAN WE BE OF SERVICE TO YOU Bee Jay radio controlled cars and minibus is a 24 hour taxi service run by Barrie and Beryl Jenkins, over the last four years. We are local people and offer a fast and efficient service using 20 modem cars and pro fessional drivers who are security vetted and licensed by Walsall Borough Council. We only charge from pick-up_ .. pp}nt-to-drop ··off.,.,...... ,,. .... B. E. Jenkins Hope we can b~--~·~ , ~g~J.;jif~~~:;;~:~~:~-?~.}.~.__ the n~,!-~.:;::~~jjii'.i~:fa1~~~-. Jay Cars Al~-~-llB'.IE.':~::.::~;::·::::1ilill~E ~:i1=;::=s11 ,·:,:: ········ ·· :~;ON s~~~~'.~jff~l!~~::.:::~ YOU WON'T FIND A MORfnfil'A'ifitE;:'!!Nif~FFIClf;JY! SERVICE :::;iK@lKO"' ... . :... -,___ ...· :::ar·:F ·'.:::••;,....> - c~:;;~;;;1?~:.~:=~~::~~;:.' · ... '(t54~~~~3 ' tr'.J'7 37 >'< Special shopper service. ;;, ·:··i;i::;:@,s :r;llllI:J;iil:tY TH E B Es T ;' Special Needs It may well be that a residents pe tition prevented the develop Department ment of Chasewater Stadium as a Catering Group speedway track, but that does not detract from the fact that the stadi Brown hills Special Needs um in its present condition of repair Department has linked "ith Food is not only an eyesore but also a Technology to allow pupils ID .form health hazard and physical hazard a Catering Gro up. The follol•l'L•g to our children. pupils, Kell ie Jones, Shatm Derry The owners are in breach of She lle y N orgrove a re cu.r.ently their lease agreement with Walsall fully occu pied on the 1un up to MBC and as such the land and the Easter producing m·e; thi.1}' 5':nnel property included s hould be reclaimed. Cakes which ha \" e prn~ed to be very popular. Do we care enough about the They have prev1ousl) had out safety of our children to pressure our local politicians to take action? standing sales of AFpk P-leS and Allen Jarrell congratulates young fund-raising caterers. Bakewell Tarts! Is it not time for a second petition? The aim of the p:u,ect IS ID raise My experience of such action is that funds for the forth...-ommg annual Further to article on page 6, support will always materialise Canal Adventure which will take Brownhills Gazette March 1994 when politicians see adverse pub place in June this ~ea.-. licity. What do you think? Your Article had "Do we Shout the ability of the general public to Derek BWc:~a t Stop, Without Thinking?" raised influence decisions affecting their A. Jarrett- Headteacher Hutchings some interesting questions about environment. Brownhills Community School Shire Oak Grant Maintained School GNVQ Gateway work and current issues rela ting to able to book in advance to ensure many awards in the past, but this GNVQ and Higher Education. that your 'ploughman's supper' is year they achieved the best results to the future If anyone is interested in finding avai lable. to date. out further details about the wide Another event to be organised Sixteen students gained national Four students from the Sh ire selection of GNVQ courses offered by the Association is a Skittle recognitio n for their mathematical Oak Grant Maintained Community at Shire Oak or indeed about any Evening to be held on Saturday, skills with 4 gold awards, 9 silver School recently attended a meeting other Post 16 courses including 'A' l lth June, 1994. Not only will you and 3 bronze. at Coventry University organised levels and NVQ please contact Mr. have the opportunity to take part in The school is delighted with the by GA TE (GNVQ and Access to G. Edwards, Head of Sixth Form. a game of skittles but there will also results of its students' endeavoUIS Higher Education). be dominoes, darts and other card in this national competition and Mrs. P. Mears from lhe Art and School Association games available. This should prove offers its heartiest congratulations Design depa rtment also attend ed to be an enjoyable evening for all to them. The recipients of the the meeting a nd d iscussed the Forthcoming Events concerned. awards were: development of GNVQ and its role GOLD in Higher Education. The School Association recently UK Maths Challenge Lindsay Palmer, Shane McGuigan, A selection of work by the Shire held a Fa shio n Sho w and Sale Rajdeep Tutt, Leanne Jeavons. Oak students proved to be a valu which proved very enjoyable for all Success for Shire Oak SILVER able talking point during the da~ concerned raising funds for the Students Kate Cheminais, Melanie Grainger, when course Ad mission O fficers schoo l and giving p a rents a n Katherine Ewings, Matthew Martin and College lectureIS were able to o pportunity to purchase a wide Once again this year Shire Oak Richard Causier, Dawn Jones, compare the w o rk of stud en ts range of good quality clothing. Grant Ma intaine d Community Helen Brawn, Laura Barley, Voirrey recently sta rting the course with Fu ture even ts for the School took part in the Sharps UK Ellison. work which had gained d istinction Association include a Barn Dance Intermediate Maths Challenge. BRONZE last yea r. to take place on Friday, 20th May, Over 100,000 candida tes took Ste fan Bench, Ri chard Sto rer, Zoe Les ter, Joanne Harrison 199-; a l 7..30 p.m. Tickets are avail part in this na tional competition Lyndsey Sketchley. Becky Barnes a nd Chris to pher able from the School o r from representing some 1,400 schools. Well d one Ladies a nd Storer were able to discuss their Association members. It is ad vis- Shi re Oak students have gained Gentlemen and keep up the effort! THE ~ I .D OLE 0 .;,K. Ansells Trad itional Ales LUNCHTIMES 12.00-2.00 Choose from Lunchtime or Eve ning Menu Tradition a l 3 -Cou r se Sunday Roast 12.00-2.00 - £4.9 5 3 - Course Evenin g Meals from £ 5 .00 'BANKS TRADITIONAL HAND PULLED CASK MIW NOW AVAIIABLE .. 16 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, APRIL 1994 '. SCHOOL NEWS ... SCHOOL NEWS ... SCHOOL NEWS ... During the recent half-term hol Tuesday whilst visiting Malton iday, a party of 28 children and 4 and Scarborough adding an extra members of staff from Ogley Hay Ogley Hay visit element. The children found it all Junior School, travelled to York for very exciting and many expressed a three-day visit. The party stayed Castle Museum, The Jorvik Centre, beautifully preserved Tudor Street. a desire to stay a bit longer! It was at the York International Youth a Second World War camp at The children thoroughly a most valuable experience for all. Hostel overlooking the River Ouse, Malton, and the Sea-Life Centre at enjoyed their visit - the blizzard some twenty minutes walk from Scarborough. Some time was also conditions encountered on the C.A. Drew the centre of York. spent at the famous Minster. A Visits were made to several walk through the historic streets of places of interest including the York took in the Shambles - a A Cracking time at Walsall Wood The children at Walsall Wood John's Church gave the blessing. J.M.I. School had a cracking time The school thanks all the parents as they prepared for Easter. The who helped to make the Easter Nursery & Infant children took celebrations so successful. part in an Easter Bonnet parade whilst Junior pupils had an egg Nursery Open Day decorating competition. Children, parents and staff had An open day for the nursery an enjoyable School Assembly unit is being held on Wednesday where the eggs and bonnets the 4th of May. Anyone interest were displayed and an extra ed in having a look at the wide event was the egg bashing com range of activities provided for pe ti ti on which created much the children is welcome to come excitement. An Easter service along at the following times; was held for all at which the Morning 9.30 to 11 .00 a.m. Afternoon 1.30 to 2.30 p.m. Pupils-carefully study creature exhibits at the Sea Life Centre in Reve rend M. Rhodes from St Scarborough. SILVER COURT OPTICIANS FOR ALL YOUR OPTICAL REQUIREMENTS e BUDGET FRAMES e LARGE SELECTION OF FASHION FRAMES e SAFETY SPECTACLES e CONTACT LENSES e HEARING AID SERVICE e HEARING AID BATTERIES CALL IN OR TELEPHONE FOR DETAILS BRYAN W. S E AMAN (F.F.o.o.) 17 SILVER COURT, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS. TEL. 0 5 43 372504 Young pupils line up in colourful parade. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT ANCHOR INN LESLEY AND MICK INVITE YOU TO ENJOY THEIR HOME COOKING t Senior Citizen/Specials available LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DISCO EVERY WEEKEND Lunches 12 - 2pm ALSO SKY TV ~ Childrens Menus POOL ROOM BEER GARDEN CHESTER ROAD, BROWNHILLS including PARTY BOOKINGS TAKEN PHONE 0543 360219 Sundays. BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 17 ONNECTION MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS THE CONNECTION GROUP Lm. GROUP 1JD1 10 Ablewell Street, Walsall I. 1 NOKIA 101 NECP100 SAMSUNGSH310 0922 24941 £29.00+ VAT £29.00+ VAT £29.00+ VAT STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD TARIFF TARIFF TARIFF e YOUR PHONE CONNECTED AND WORKING IN MINUTES. e CONNECTION TO VODAFONE/CELLNET. e A FREE 6 MONTHS ACCOUNT REVIEW TO ENSURE YOU'RE STILL ON THE RIGHT AIRTI~rE PACKAGE, ~ORMALLY £35. e A CHOICE OF AIRTIME PACKAGES. e 12 ~IO~TH CO:\TRACT SO YOLl'RE ~OT TIED L'P FOR YEARS. Bad Debts not a problem we can get anybody on line e CALLS BILLED PER HALF ~nNUTE AFTER FIRST MINUTE. GUARANTEED. Everyone who reconnects between now and the end A MOBILE PHONE FAST, WITHOUT ANY FAST TALKING 0922 24941 of April will recieve a Raffle Trcket to win a Bike A.T TR..ADE PR.ICES BIKES ARRIVING DAILY e.g. Aluminium bikes should be £,456:00 onsaleat£199.QQ Small deposit secures any bike GOOD QUALITY BIKES AT GREAT DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE PRICES, OVER 150 TO CHOOSE FROM: OPEN 9am - 6pm EVERY DAY WE CAN VISIT YOU TOWNSEND, MARLBORO, AL-CARTER and BRITISH EAGLE AT HOME OR OFFICE. SO PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL 0922 24941 18 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 QUALITY ITEMS BOUGHT & SOLD at THE TRADING PLACE 26-27 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS. Tel: (0543} 453008-Mon-Sat9.30-5.30 At the Guild's A.G.M. held in for the benefit of the children. FURNITURE TOOLS VIDEO TAPES COOKERS SPORTS GEAR AMPS March, retiring Secretary Julia Following the A.G.M. Iris Poxon FREEZERS FRIDGES MOTORCYCLE GEAR Willet reported on the past takes over as Chairperson and RECORDS WASHERS BRIC-A-BRAC year's busy programme of Laura Walton as Vice-Chair. Vi CD's TUMBLE DRYERS GUITARS events. Guild members had Cliff takes over as Secretary and COMPLETE HOUSE CLEARANCES ALMOST ANY QUALITY ITEM enjoyed interesting talks on a Rhyllys Cooper agreed to stay BOUGHT FOR CASH! wide range of topics and social on as Treasurer. The new Guild events had included a Barn President is Floss Dickinson and Dance. Quiz nights and a fun Vice President is Kath Warrilow. weekend at Ilfracombe. A After the business of the Luncheon Club, organised by meeting was over members wel Janet Turley, had proved to be a comed Anne Hancock, a Keep popular monthly event. The Fit Instructor with the Dorothy highlight of the year had been Dobson Exercise Class. This the visit of the quiz team to class, recently started up at Oak Mulhouse. Guild members had Park, uses exercises designed for DID taken part in many Federation FACTORY the older age groups to help events throughout the year. with mobility and general fit '-- OUTLET Several prizes had been won at ness. The Monday class at Oak the Produce Show and a number Park starts at 10.15 a.m. and, as THE MIDLANDS of ladies joined the Federation from Wednesday the 30th of Choir for a concert at St LEADING March, a class will start at the Matthew's Parish Church. The Town Hall in Walsall at 10.30 ONE-STOP Guild decided that donations a.m. from fund-raising events during The next Guild meeting will MOTOR SPARE, the coming year should go to the be held on Monday the 9th of ACCESSORY Air Ambulance Service, heavily May at the Lichfield Suite, dependent on voluntary contri Brownhills Memorial Hall, at AND BODY butions and to Mary Elliott 7.30 p.m. All are welcome, for PANE[ Special School, currently raising further details ring Brownhills SAVE TIME money for a hydro-therapy pool 372805. STOCKISTS AND MONEY TRY US FIRST STATION TRAVEL BECAUSE YOU'LL MOST PROBABLY 12 and 16 Seater Mini Buses FINISH UP WITH US LAST AIRPORTS • BLACKPOOL LIGHTS THAT'S IF YOU'RE GOING TO SHOP DAY OUT • NIGHT CLUBS AROUND SHORT AND LONG DISTANCES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES You'll find we have the largest range of products offered at the largest discounted prices WHY DELAY PHONE TODAY AMPLE CAR PARKING AT ALL BRANCHES ON0543 372191 WILLENHALL BROWNHILLS GREAT WYRLEY MOBILE 0831 535775 0902-607876 0543-373177 0922-412103 602640 452375 416610 OR CALL AT: 209 WATLING STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL. OPENSEVENDAYSA WEEK WEST MIDLANDS WS8 7 JU PERSONAL SERVICE GUARANTEED BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 19 The Detached Team I Members of The Detached Team, an -- outreach youth support project, who give confidentia l help and advice to young people about issues such as bene fits, bullying, alcohol, jobs and relation ships have been awarded Certificates of merit by the West Midlands Police. The Superintendents Certificate of Merit acknowledges the hard work done by the team over the last 5 years and is awarded for work and dedication to the community of Rushall whilst working closely with the youth of the area; 'Deterring crime and improving the quality of life for the people of Rushall'. Sgt. Alan Beach of Aldridge Police Station, who was instrumental in estab lishing the awards, said: "These awards are not easy lo come by, they acknowl edge a high degree of dedication and a;:;,d friend are, from left to right, Richard & Anne Clarke of Clarkes Discount Store and services to the community, its our way lliilds, Sue Metcalf (Marketing Manager) & Graham Butterfield (National Sales Manager) of saying "keep up the good work". A Community Services spokesper son on Youth, Mr. John Roberts, said: "It is increasingly important to work where HAPPY HIPPO WINNER young people are on their own territory, establishing trust and close working On a s.1-ioppmg lrip to Clarkes of Brownhills to look Sue and Tom Ethelstone. relationships. The workers within the for a ne".. Oed, Nicholas Ethelstone from Cannock Richard and Anne Clarke were thrilled with the Detached Team use their skill and expe Wood, :nsisted on completing his entry to the Hippo fa ntastic response to their competition. There were so rience to meet many of the needs of compelibon featured in last month's Gazette. many entries they decided to donate two more prizes young people and advise other youth Nick, who goes to Gentleshaw Primary School, to the draw. The winners were Mrs. H. Day from organisations in the community to make came U? with !he winning slogan "For Comfort, Care Clayhanger, who wins a 25 inch cuddly Hippo, Eileen effective provision for young people. and Consideration, come to Clarkes for l nspiration" . Potter from Lichfield, who wins a cuddly baby Hippo We are very pleased that their work in He won a top of the range Silentnight Classical 4'6" and Steven John Bird from Lichfield, who wins a cud this difficult areas has been acknowl double bed, much lo the delight of his Mum and Dad, dly duck. edged". + Watch Batteries & Straps fitted FREE while you wait. + Jewellery Repaired. +Watches Repaired. + Watch Glasses Fitted. + Pearl & Bead Re-stringing. A pub for the whole family +Ear Piercing. Local people - Running local pub Trevor and Dot would like to + Engraving. invite you and all your family to their • ruuations of all kinds. MAY DAY FUN DAY + Top cas~ prices paid for all MON2ndMay un\Yante Gold & Jewellery or : BAR FLY JUMPING : POLE JOUSTING part exch~ge. : BUNGEE RUNNING :BARBEQUE : DISCO GOLDS~~VJE POOL OOM ·BEER GARDEN 35 High St:Deet, Open all day Saturday 11 .00am - 11 .30pm Brownhills (Opposite Aldi) HIGH STRE_ET, BROWNHILLS TEL: 0543 360627 20 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APR IL 1994 Clayhanger Methodist Church Ne-ws Members of Clayhanger Coffee Morning in the Hall at the to raise funds for w ork urgently and the pianist was Mrs. Agnes Methodist Church have enjoyed a Brownhills Methodist Church, our needed to install Central Heating in Charles, very busy and interesting pro ladies cooked a selection of cakes the church to replace the old Gas After this function, everybody gramme this past two months. In for the Cake Stall, which is a great Heaters, which have been declared shared the friendship of together March, Mrs. Lucy Dunn organised a attraction. These Coffee Mornings unsafe. ness while they enjoyed tea and Musical Evening g iven by the well are a meeting place for friends from Community Service included a cakes provided and served by Good known Chase Orpheus Choir in the other churches and for the many discussion on the new houses being Companions in the Hut. The Hall at Brownhills Methodist shoppers on their way to the market built around our church, we hope evening service was taken by Mrs. Church, which was full for the feast and raises nearly £100 towards the those people living in these houses Iris Clare from Great Wyrley and of delightful singing by the Male overhead expenses of running a will come to the various activities the soloist was Pauline Benton, after Voice Choir. Supper was served church. and services and we want them to this service, as we stayed on to during the interval, this meant a lot Our Ladies Good Companions know if they need any help or share and to chat in Christian fel of work behind the scenes, but was held their A.G.M., Gwen James, advice our stewards, Mr. Ron lowship, we wondered why all well worth it as this function raised then organising secretary read the Benton, Mrs Lucy Dunn and Mrs those, who once filled the chapel £300 for church fund. Annual Report and presented the Dorothy Bagley will always be and lived so near to it, do not come During this month we had a Agenda, which included activities available, assisted by Miss Gwen any more. James. For their April meeting, our All were willing to support Ladies Good Companions enjoyed a Gwen James in her work as vei:;y interesting talk, given by Mrs Organising Secretary for Residents D. Allan on her daughters visit to in the Homestead Residential Rumania, on the exchange system Home, this includes a coach outing for students, the poverty and their to Carsington Waters near Matlock. way of life. It made us realise how ,~~?{f~ To raise funds fo r this a rafEle· and fortunate we we-re to live in a free 76 HIGH STREET, BROWNffiLLS coffee evening is to be held.. Also a country, were food, clothes and car party in memory of Beatrice May ing in hospitals and many organisa I 0 years trading as Southall will be held on April 27th tions is available to us. with a Musical Evening to follow. She showed us beautiful samples traditional gents hairdressers On Sunday, April 10, the Ladies of their lace work and the lovely Good Companions held their Ladies woven wall hangings, also a lump "Many thanks to all our regular Day in the church, which was beau of soap they make and the type of tifully decorated with spring flow horn used by the shepherds to clients for their continued support. ers by Helen Dunn. The afternoon round up their goats and sheep. We extend a warm welcome Musical was given by Brownhills Then next meeting is April 25, all. WRVS Choir, whose beautiful are welcome: to join them and share to all future customers.... " singing and harmony uplifted the in the fellowship. spirits of all those in the congrega - - OPEN 6 DAYS-- tion, Mrs Doreen Booth presided Gwen H. James Spring & Summer Motoring If you're out and about this year then make sure your car gets you --=~~=t-j~ to where you want to go! NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR CAR INTO SHAPE Our Comprehensive Servicing Facilities include: MOT - CURRENT PRICE Engine Tuning· Mechanical Repairs £20.00 Welding - Brakes - Clutches etc. Inc. FREE Re-Test Full Hydrolastic Service Local Vehicle collection and delivery We are authorised to service when you have your car Test Diesel Vehicles serviced Petrol forecourt is attended service YOUR A:ss;.:O;.O:c w-.;i:; fo;-:ned in December 1992 with the .-...-r-..-.. s::oal and recreational activities for the ~e:::::e;;_· ~-:e committee, which is made up of El:::;:Jll(';:-:!:;..-3· ::neets on a monthly basis to discuss ~o::;a:ri ea.- best meet the needs of the groups it !U..o;;oaation was formed with the needs of c3oe;. :..oc exclude other groups from its activi - .a'l."ailable anyone is welcome, all you need ~.bourhood Community Officers based at ANY EXTERIOR '···"""~··,~·~_.._.,.'.Id Office. You do not need to be a council ten- DOOR - YES ANY cf L~ social activities and day trips provided. DEALS!!! na...-id to give friendly advice and assistance to Supplied & fully fitted, need help filling in forms or you want lo find including all furniture. L-.e community they will be pleased to help in INTERIOR DOORS Insurance approved locks, Supplied & Fitted Programme of events 5-lever security or brass ::s,.. ~be held on every second Tuesday of the month from cylinder locks for ::.OC noon. The next one will be on May the IOth. April 2S :ties, Farmers Arms, Worcester June _ .._;!:la::l30" Tea Dance, Coppertops, Worcester ... June lb Aldridge, Social Night with Comedian .. No more to pay! July 21 District NO HIDDEN SeptS Cc~wold Tour EXTRAS! You wi/1110/ be disappointed Sept 15 B. R. D. Aldridge Social Night with Organist/Singer Oct13 '-:orbury Junction for Lunch & Staffordshire Tour Dec 1 Christmas Shopping at Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield Free quote for e All our prices include Dec8 B.RD. Aldridge, Christmas Party. supply and fit any VAT For further details of these events and of help and assistance simply garage door e All work undertaken contact the Neighbourhood Office on 0543 452522 and ask to speak to by skilled craftsmen one of the Neighbourhood Community Officers. 0374 731860 e All work guaranteed WEST MIDLANDS CO-OPERATIVE Funeral Services RUSHALL GARAGE Visit Your Local Garage A 24 hour personal service for the arrangement of . funerals (in the §•• privacy of your own home if required). 9 High Street, Rear of 114, Daw End Lane, Rusha/I. Brownhills Tel: Walsall 649768 or 647248 Tel: ·' 0543 452896 "HEARING PROBLEMS" FREE HEARING TEST AND ADVICE ALSO AT: Silver Court Opticians 26 Tamworth Street. i..Jd'field Tel: 0543 416660 17 Silver Court, High Street, Brownhills. WEST MIDLANDS Hatherton Street, VlalsaJ Tel: 0922 21808 49 Park Road, Cannock Tel: 0543 572644 PERMANENT HEARING CENTRE Martyn Lane, Hearing Aid Dispenser for over 25 years People who care Tel: 0543 372504 m HOME VISITS ARRANGED 22 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, APRIL 1994 The highlights of a poor Wood who have won the loss for hoped to meet in lucrative local month for Walsall Wood as far the game to be played at Oak derbies may have moved up by as the League is concerned was a Park. the time they arrive. good away performance at All pretence of a top 3 posi Chasetown have been accept Armitage F.C.'s ground where tion in the League has now evap ed already with Pelsall Villa and they beat Lichfield 3-0 with goals orated as League form has Rushall Olympic who are cur from Roper, Beech and the first dipped alarmingly with points rently 4th from bottom being of the season for Andy Taylor, dropped against some poor named as reserves to go up. plus the excellent win at Oak opposition and on current form Another local side Blakenhall Park against league leaders will be lucky to make the top 6. are at present taking legal action Gornal Athletic. Ironically the form coincides over being overlooked despite Its the League Cup Semi final with what is probably the worst still being in contention for the legs with Wolverhampton Utd kept secret in non-league soccer, championship. creating all the excitement with a that Walsall Wood will be However, the end result thrilling extra time leveller in the accepted in the West Midlands could work to Walsall Wood's Dave Read, Walsall Wood second leg at Oak Park that gave Premier League next season to favour as they will be given Captain who played on with the crowd a match to savour. successfully complete their 3 breathing space to sort out a few facial injuries in the Second Leg The teams will now have to years plan when resigning from problems, and there will still be Cup Tie against Wolverhampton. meet again on May 3rd to decide the SKOL League. other local derbies, coupled with who will play either Stafford Their action however instigat a higher standard to attract spec Motor Aids of Brownhills Town or Lichfield Town in the ed the formation of a newly tators. Alf Ballinger final, and its here that cup luck formed Alliance League, and The committee of Walsall Tony and Wendy of may be at last favouring the means that teams who they Wood. F.C. would like to thank The Waterside all who took part in their Easter Geoff Powell Draw which was a huge success. They would also like to thank Frank and Chris of The Royal PAVING SLABS the following for donating Oak (Middle Oak), Brownhills FROM 80p prizes. Steve Cross Hair Design, Pelsall MANUFACTURERS SECONDS ALSO SUPPLIERS OF: e EDGING AND COPING STONES e COTSWOLD/LIMESTONE C H IPPINGS e GRAVEL e SAND e CEMENT e WALLING BLOCKS e GRANITE * CALOR GAS *PARAFFIN Lindon Handyman's Supplies Ltd 118 Lindon Road, Brownhills 0543 375481 GLYN SPRING - SUMMER MA.INWARING SERVICING D.POD.M,M.CH.S-, HIRE SALES S.RCH SPARES REPAIRS State Registered Chiropodist Heavy Duty Cultivators, Mowers, Wallpaper Strippers, Cement Mixers, Ang le Grinders, * Total family footcare Chain Saws, Engine Cranes etc. * Sports Injury In the Garden * Childrens foot problems around the Home * Orthotics Nail Surgery ::: Surgery & Home Visits BROWN HILLS 134 Lichfield Road, Brownhills NIOVVERS Tel: 0543 379114 "1 8"1 HIGH STREET Tel. Brovvnhills 3777"19 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, APRIL 1994 23 Brownhills Town F. C. For Sale Holiday GOLF CLUBS Junior 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 Irons, SOMERSET - BURNHAM ON SEA. 2 Wood Putters Sand Wedge £3B ono. 35mm Camera, Focus free with case, Comfortable holiday cottage, 3 double back on form bedrooms, colour TV, microwave etc. boxed, unwanted gift £30 o.n.o. Ladies maiCtl .... as decided by the dreaded sheepskin coat, size 12 £30 o.n.o. Car BO yards sandy beach and main shops. Central yet quiet. Tel: 7 4B 1596 penalty shoot-out. spares, Ford, Mark II and Mark Ill. e.g. ~~.. '11 bounced back after miss Carburettor £15 etc. Tel: 0543 452B17 ::: ;heir opening penalty to win Personal ~eu first trophy in three years, Caravan For Sale UNATTACHED? straighVBi/Gay? 1B· t-.anks to an amazing performance BO? Wanting to transform your social by goalkeeper Gary Vardy. The CARAVAN ADRIA 19B7 , 1411. 4/5 life? looking for love/triendship/happi· Brownhills keeper made two berth. 12v ball, main elect. central heat ness? · Yes? Then 'The Singles aga i"~ tremendous saves before scoring . ing, full fridge, cooker, shower, excel Directory' is tor you! large local mem Cha· the winning penalty himself to lent condition £3,500 o.n.o. Tel: bership. For your free brochure. Tel: Aldridge 55054 clinch a 4-2 success. 0543 376664 24 hrs. The club would like to thank all the supporters who attended, plus the organisers of the Bloxwich FOR SALE Charity Cup and our hosts Blakenall F.C. for the hospitality A Master System 1 Sega Computer shown to both teams. A special In excellent condition. Hardley ever used word of thanks to our guest man a:ed to Tipton of the match adjudicator Micky Price £45 o.n.o. n :he quarter Davies, former star of Bromsgrove Including 5 games plus 1 which is in the finals c ::::.outh Staffs League Rovers, Alcester, Bedworth and system and 2 joysticks Shield ; fa= a side that had Sutton Town, and to team mascots remained unbeaten since the start Jamie Gratton and Phil Platt. If interested please contact: of the year. An excellent all-round Mrs. Bishop on (0543) 452840 team d1,,play saw Brownhills emerge "ith a 2-0 victory after goals from Neil Ashford and Ian Fenn. Residential and Local rivals Rugeley were the non-residential ~lttifl~() T. opponents when Town returned to 2, 5, 7 and 10 Day league action the following week. Intensive, SCHOOL OF MOTORING Brownhills returned with a mag semi intensive nificent 5-1 win after trailing to a 34 Camden Street and refresher courses fifth minute goal, with Steve Walsall Wood Davies scoring twice plus further Competitive Rates Walsall goals from Jan Fenn, Mark Gnosill and Neil Ashford. Accounts Services Dual Controls Members of April's opening fixture saw OTp.-A.0.1. M.S.A. 0.1.A. M.l.A.M. Brow nhills produce ano ther out C.J.PETTY Door-to-Door Phone: Brownhills 376301 standing display with an emphatic Chartered Accountant 5-1 league success against second 175 HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS. p I a ced G.E.C. Stafford. All of Tel: Brownhills 377686 Town's goals were scored during an incredible first half, through Auditing, Accountancy, prepara tion of accounts, book-keeping, Mark Gnosill and a brace apiece personal and corporate taxation, from Ian Fenn and Steve Davies. management consultancy, general On Easter Tuesday, Brownhills financial advice. The fee basis will faced the Sikh Hunters in the be discussed before an assignment Bloxwich Charity Cup final at is accepted. Blakenall F.C. Ian Fenn scored for the fourth game running before the Si kh Hunters equalised on the stroke of half-time. With no fur ther additions to the scores, the [-GAZETTE-CLASSIFIEDS 1 I FREE UNDER £50 Trade Advertisements I I All Private °For Sale' Advenisements for Articles costing All Trade Advertisements and Private Advertisements I C50 or less will be inserted FREE OF CHARGE. for Articles over (50 will be charged as scale below. J ~ 40p I ~ 80p I I £1.20 J ·' I £1.60 J £2.00 I ~ l [ £2..40 l n...&l J--. I PLEASE USE ONE BOX PER WORD BROWNHILLS I Please insert the above advertisement in the next issue I I Enclosed£ to cover cost of insertion. I •································ All advertisements are accaJ,J~ed subject to approval of copy. I ~--- ·· ··· ······· ·············· Se11dto: Baker Bond, P.O. Box 1, 183 High Street. Brownhills, I _.:_ __ ---__ ~ ___ =. :...;_ _W!.._sa_ ~~ ~~~ ~~~ ______J -~-- - 24 BAOWNHILLS. GAl_ETIE, APRIL 1994 • IF YOH WONTS A TELLY , IF YOH WONTS A VIDEO IF YOH WONTS A WOSHA CUM AN SEE AH FRED ...... - -· . - ------.. ~ITF!!··•-11!': '\"ll ~~~~ at 88 High Street, Brownhills Tel: 0543 373207 also at