INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Magazine Celebrates Milestone Opencast Protest March Millennium Chairman Award Sir Thomas Boughey welcomes residents communityAudley news 2003 - 2013 ISSUE: 40 june 2013 DONATIONS WELCOME Your local Newsletter to service the needs of the people from the parish of Audley.
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My spelling has improved a hundred Recipes Where on earth has ten years gone? fold all due to my two proof readers, Memories from the past I recall back in 2003 sitting at home Margaret Pointon and Linda Coleing. Poetry & Rhyme wondering what to do with my spare What a wonderful job they both do, Forthcoming events time. I had recently left the Wood Lane always putting me on the right tracks. School information Newsletter, a pastime I had thoroughly Our latest volunteer, Chris Tunnicliffe, Readers letters enjoyed for a couple of years. has brought a new dimension to the look Bereavements As with most things in life, there is of our magazine and with his graphic always a time to leave and find a fresh skills we soon hope to have our new Editor: E. Moulton outlook. When picking my phone up website back on track. Tel: 01782 721565 so late that night to call Sarah Bonam, There are many more who have been Address: who was then working in the old council of help to me during the past ten years 23 Wood Street Bignall End Stoke on offices in the village, helping to bring and without their help I could not have Trent Staffs ST7 8QL Broadband into our village and running published the magazine. Assistant Editor: Sue Wykes a computer learning course, I asked I therefore wish to say a very big thank Reporter: Margaret Pointon her for advice on how to start my own you to everyone. Now let’s see if we can Proof Readers: Linda Coleing Community Newsletter. I had never get through maybe another ten years, Margaret Pointon envisaged it would have still been fingers crossed. Design: Chris Tunnicliffe published and also as successful as it is today. We are always on the lookout for help Printed at Rowtype of Milton. I have so much to thank Sarah for, her or just information with regards to our help was invaluable. I had no computer, parish, events, celebrations and news. Remember you can subscribe to this nowhere to meet and no funding. Our contact details are on this page. magazine, contact the Editor. Sarah was so helpful and I still think We are more than happy to visit you and that this village lost a very knowledgeable help you write your article, but we need Editors appeal person who gave loads of her time you to contact us. Has anyone got spare copies of issue 1. to help the people of our village and Enjoy our celebration edition. 4 and 5 of the Audley Historian to help especially the youth of our village to gain Ernie Moulton / Editor. with my collection, I’m happy to pay for facilities we would have never received. them. Tel: 01782 721565. New Ventures for Audley & District Community Centre Film Morning by local school students 1. Audley Community Centre, in conjunction with the pupils 07946734008. at Sir Thomas Boughey high school, are hoping to start a film More information to follow in your next copy of the ACN. morning on the last Saturday morning of the month at the community centre. Starting Saturday 28th September 2013. 2. A blood donor session will be held between 11am and The pupils will be running the event with minimal 8-30pm on Friday 14th June 2013 at the community centre. contribution/involvement of the “grown ups”. This will involve the hiring of films, setting up the room, a 3. There is a Police and Parish Council surgery at the tuck shop, putting away and cleaning up after the event and community centre at 10am on the first Wednesday of the the keeping of accounts for both the entry fee and tuck shop. month where they will be able to assist anyone with enquiries. We at the centre are quite excited about this new venture This is subject to operational duties. for the youth of our village and will be giving the premises free for the first year. 4. From 14th June 2013 the postal address of the centre Although minimal adult interference is envisaged, we will be: will of course want some adult supervision/assistance, so if Audley and District Community Centre, Castle Hill, Audley, anyone wants to volunteer for a couple of hours call Ron on Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8DH. Disclaimer: The publishers of the Audley Community News do not endorse or guarantee any products or services advertised, or agree with the views or opinions expressed by contributors. Responsibility cannot be accepted for factual errors, omissions, or spelling mistakes. To advertise or to submit items for publication call 01782 721565 or you can e-mail audleycommunitynews@ yahoo.co.uk 4 Features Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss Great Oak Protester March Despite the inclement weather, on Saturday March 16th, a It is believed they are as we say around here, up to their large group of local residents who were also joined on route eyeballs in debt. by other local residents went on a peaceful protest march The group’s march journeyed from the Audley & District from the Audley & District Community Centre, to show their Community Centre, down New Road Bignall End then on up disapproval of the proposed Great Oak Opencast site which Bignall Hill, they crossed over to walk the public footpath to the can be found just below the Wedgwood Memorial Monument, proposed Opencast land. on Bignall Hill. They gathered and held a minute’s silence in memory The site is a local beauty spot, with views to die for. The of the dead miners and then a poem was read which had plant life and wild life will be decimated, with trees over 100 been written by our local Poet Derrick Bate, dedicated to the years old torn out, never to be seen again. This area is a memory of the lost miners, which can be read below. walkers’ paradise and it would be a tragedy to change the looks of this precious local beauty spot. More important is that this is a very sensitive area, with 77 Great Oak men and boys losing there lives in the tragic Diglake Mining Gaining momentum the fight has begun disaster in 1895 and most of the bodies are still buried in the With battle lines drawn its course is to run. flooded mine which is located within the proposed open cast At stake is tradition, near to Great Oak land at Great Oak Bignall End. Where hopes for the future could go up in smoke. Why can’t they just leave these men and their families in UK Coal has proposed a site excavation peace, do UK Coal not think they have suffered enough. A blot on the landscape and much devastation The strange thing is how small the amount of coal that To the fury of all making a stand UK coal would be extracting, if planning permission is given, in To prevent untold damage to their treasured land. comparison to the large amount used in power stations, this is the equivalent to a few shovelfuls. Commercial interests often prevail Do the protesters believe in what they are being told by UK “Not this time” say opponents who plan to derail coal, that they will only be extracting from one part of the site The plans to extract deposits of coal and leaving around 400,000 tons of coal on the opposite side Leaving behind an unsightly hole. of the road to Great Oak, NO THEY DON’T THINK SO! Questions being asked reveal so much fear Also what will happen to the site if permission is given to The attraction of landfill abundantly clear. Opencast? And what of the bodies, so long entombed Will our village end up having another Water Hayes, In the Diglake disaster, men and boys sadly doomed. housing estate on what is now green belt land? Can our local residents believe anything UK coal says, after So many concerns, so little trust. what can be read as to the state their company is in at the UK Coal’s past performance viewed with disgust. present time? The natives are restless, it’s all hands to the pump. Our local area has already been decimated by Determined to win and aces to trump. opencasts, so how come they keep coming back for more? Experts consulted in various fields It’s just a cheap way for them to shore up their Examining prospects that could be concealed. crumbling empire, what empire? Meetings arranged to drum up support To ensure that the fight will not be for nought. Poem by Derrick Bate [email protected] Features 5 Sarah found it impossible to adjust to the loss of her dear husband and was committed to the County Asylum in Never Forgotten Stafford, effectively leading to her three young children being orphaned. The 1901 Census Returns show that the children were looked after by Sarah’s sister Hannah and her family. Within less than six months of the disaster Sarah, aged 28, had died and her burial record exists at St. James’ Church. This sad and heart-rending story is just one personal example of the effect of the disaster on one Bignall End family, our Family. However, we know that the lives of 77 local men and boys were taken on that dreadful day. The scale of human suffering throughout the community is difficult to comprehend, but surely begs the question: what is an acceptable human cost in the pursuit of acquisition of the ‘black stuff’? The current proposal to reopen mining in the area would seem to affirm the need (or is it greed?) of big business to pursue satisfying our ever increasing energy requirements!
Michael Shaw, Robert and Maisie Farrell (née Roberts) and Judith Edgeley (nee Wright). A personal perspective on the diglake mining disaster This article is written by the direct descendants of a victim of Poem to my Grandfather the Diglake mining disaster. The details within the article are lost in Diglake Pit Disaster taken from the notes of Lilian Shaw (née Wright), and Census Returns and Local Church Records. January 1895. Lilian was the granddaughter of William Roberts who was killed in the disaster and a poem which she wrote can be read Long ago from far Welsh hillsides at the end of this article in memory of her grandfather. Came the brothers The photograph above shows Michael Shaw of Wood Street Came to stay Bignall End left with his mother Lilian, his grandmother Dinah Seeking labour to sustain them Wright and her friend and neighbour Mrs. Condliffe. Looking for a brighter day. We are indebted to the Audley and District Family History Society for access to these records. In the mine they worked together Our story begins over the Welsh border in Welshpool; Heaving coal and feeling proud between 1871 and 1873 our great-great-grandparents Ne’er a thought of what awaits them Frederick and Dinah Roberts decided to relocate their entire Working hard and singing loud. family from Welshpool to Bignall End. They arrived with three sons (William, Reece Lloyd and Frederick) and one daughter Came the day of the disaster Martha. Within a year Dinah gave birth to a fourth son, On a wintry snowy morn John. Census Returns indicate that the family already had When the water rushed upon them connections with the Potteries, with Dinah’s birthplace given Leaving families forlorn. as Burslem. The children all married local people, our great-grandfather, Now the dear one quietly waiting William, married Sarah Annie Johnson at St. James’ Church Ponders on those days of yore on 29th December 1884. By 1895, the year of the Diglake Of the sadness that befell them disaster they had three young children, Emily (aged 10), Of the fathers now no more. John William (aged 7) and Dinah (aged 5). On Monday 14th January 1895, William set off from home through the heavy Gone they are but not forever snow to work his shift as a Loader in the 7 foot Eastern seam. No more tragedies to face By late morning the deeper seams had become flooded Waiting for the realms in glory and the air supply to the upper 7 foot seam had been cut off. In a far far better place. The workplace of William and his colleagues became their final resting place. Lily Shaw. 6 Features Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss A Modest Man
“ Ikin Catches Bradman”. This statement was John left the Army at the War’s end and continued his National and Worldwide headlines in November 1946 career in cricket. Newspapers, the BBC, ABC and the radio all wrote and He was selected for his Country in The First Post-War transmitted this news! Series, away in Australia. John, nicknamed “Jack”, caught John T Ikin was born at 20, Hope Street, Bignall End on the Bradman, but he was given not out, and went on to make 7th March 1918. He was the fourth of six children, Nellie, one hundred and eighty-seven. The catch caused worldwide Annie, Len, Millie and Raymond. controversy. It is very strange that newsreel film was lost in Australia, and never to be seen again! Picture above shows John taking the catch. “Jack” went on to play for his Country eighteen times. He retired from Lancashire in 1957, to join the County of his birth, and captained Staffordshire until 1968. John was the coach for New Zealand in 1969 and managed The England Youth Tour to the West Indies in 1972. Graham Gooch and Geoff Miller were players in the squad. John’s memorabilia, Cricket and War, were stolen in 2000 and 2002. The gift from John oh Guilt indeed!
John’s son Michael, also played against the Australia Tourist Side, in the summer of 1972, at the Longton Cricket John is seen centre in the above photograph at the back Ground. with family and friends in Bignall End. Dose anyone recall this It was the day of his Grandfather Ikin’s funeral. Michael celebration, was it ‘The Abdication of George VII’? was given permission by the ‘M.C.C.A’, to attend the funeral His Father, A. W. Ikin, was a coal-miner and spent over fifty and play in the match; over the next three days. years in that industry. John went to Raven’s Lane School and became an electrician in coal-mines. J.T. Ikin was a very modest man and much more could be He saw his father play cricket for Bignall End against written. He would have considered that enough - is plenty. Silverdale in 1923. It was the “Play-Off” for the League Title, Cricket, was his life, but he was very empathetic and which Bignall End won. A. W. Ikin scored a century, and John generous to others. was completely enthralled, at the age of only five. Eleven He died on the fifteenth of September nineteen eighty - years later, at the age of sixteen, he made his first century for four, at the heart of ‘The Miners’ Strike. Silverdale. The figures below are for himself, John, his Father Arthur, and His cricketing prowess continued and he lived in his Son, Michael. Lancashire for two years, to register for that county. Staffordshire County Cricket Club Statistics The Second World War began, and John spent five years Matches - Batting Av - Bowling Av - Catches in the Army, as a “Desert Rat”. He helped to rescue one Arthur Ikin - 37 24 20 hundred and fifty-six Anzac’s from Tobruk Church, during ‘The John Ikin - 141 35 23 111 Siege Of Tobruk’. He was awarded the keys to the Church. Michael Ikin - 105 23 20 108 [email protected] Features 7 Audley Parish Council Tax
To all council Tax payers within the Parish of Audley. At its meetings in December 2012 and January 2013 the Parish Council voted in favour of a proposal to freeze the Parish element of the council tax for 2013/14 at its 2012/13 figure. The number of Band D properties within the Parish is used as part of the calculation of the overall figure. Due to changes by central government, the number of band D properties in the parish changed from 2669 to 2423, a reduction of 246. Elm Villa Dental Practice As a result of this the Parish element of your overall council tax bill increased by an average of £2 per year or • State of the art dental surgery 4p per week. This change did not reflect the wishes of your parish council for a freeze of the parish tax. • Friendly and welcoming team Whilst the change is small in monetary terms the • NHS dentistry is free for children principle is not in accordance with your parish councillors wishes. Therefore the Parish Council wishes to apologise for this error. We also wish to give you assurances that we intend Now accepting new NHS patients to address the situation when setting the tax for 2014/15 to bring the council tax figure into line with that which 193 London Road Opening Hours: we intended to achieve this year. Chesterton Monday & Tuesday - 9-1 & 2-5.30pm Kind Regards Newcastle, ST5 7HZ Wednesday & Thursday - 9-1 & 2-6pm Bert Proctor Tel: 01782 562436 Friday - 9-1 & 2-5pm Chair Audley Parish Council. [email protected] Saturday - By appointment
Champagne Celebrations For PURITY It was a champagne celebration day for customers and staff at PURITY Hair & Beauty Salon in Ravens Lane Bignall End, when they celebrated its first year of success at the newly refurbished premises, formerly the old Swettenhams Food Store. PURITY’S was opened a year ago by Andrea Middleton and was the result of working from home for a number of years, gaining experience and the qualifications to become a Hairstylist & Beautician. During her time working from home Andrea gained many Andrea, pictured 4th from right celebrating with her staff. loyal customers who are very important to her and who have followed her to her new salon in Bignall End. It was a big decision for Andrea to open this salon, but Andrea plus all the PURITY Staff would also like to express success has proven it was the right one. their gratitude to all their loyal customers for their continued Andrea now runs a very successful business, which she support. The business would not have been a success wants to be part of the community, a place where people of without them walking in through the doors. Thank You and all ages can retreat for a pamper. we hope you continue to visit our salon. Whether it be a manicure or haircut, Andrea wants all her As for the future, Andrea hopes to expand PURITY Salon customers to feel at ease at PURITY and enjoy the experience and to gain new clients which in turn will create more of being looked after by either herself or her friendly staff. opportunities of employment for our local people. Andrea would like to say a big Thank You to all her staff, for all their hard work and support over the past year. To contact PURITY: Tel: 01782 720581. 8 Features Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss Audley Male Voice Choir The Pride Of Audley! After a belated start Spring finally arrived and developed into a blaze of colour as trees, shrubs and flowers all tried to ‘catch up’ for lost time! Fortunately the Audley MVC’s concerts have gone ahead on schedule, regardless of the weather, although the more locally based choristers who Although we already have another ‘Winter’ did rather stretch out this year live within walking distance! The choir’s six concerts scheduled for this year with snow still lying on the ground right fund-raising charity concerts reflect a and a further four concerts for 2014; up to our Celebrity Concert in similarly wide geographical spread too. we are always keen to hear from local mid-March at the Victoria Hall, Aside from the choir’s own concert; fund-raising groups who are interested making it difficult for some members to the choir has enjoyed four other, highly in hosting a concert in support of their get to all the rehearsals! successful, local fund-raising concerts particular ‘good’ cause. Similarly; as On the night the Celebrity Concert so far this year with the various mentioned last time; we would also be surpassed all expectations with choir organisers not only delighted with the delighted to hear from any local school and ‘celebrity soloists’ excelling in the performance of the choir and its soloists (PTA) that fancies hosting a fund-raising magnificent acoustical quality of the and the amount of funds the concerts concert featuring the school’s own Victoria Hall and many of our long-term have raised for them but also keen to budding musicians and/or singers as regular audience members saying that do it all over again next year! part of a joint concert with the Audley they cannot remember the choir ever The choir’s next two concerts just choir ~ such concerts always seem giving a better concert! Our chosen happen to be such ‘repeat’ bookings; to create great mutual enjoyment and soloists certainly upheld our long- both arising from concerts in 2011. pleasure! Please contact our Hon. Sec. established reputation for finding the On Saturday, June 22nd the choir is Barry James (Tel: 01782 721585) for ‘rising stars’ of the opera world and performing a fund-raising concert at St. further information. bringing them to perform in front of our Peter’s Church, Rickerscote (Stafford) Finally; may we take this opportunity local audience. Time will tell whether followed a week later by a concert held to extend a warm welcome to you if they can rise to the very top like others at what many choir members rank as you wish to attend one of our concerts have before them. their favourite local concert venue: together with an invitation to all male Audley is very fortunate to have such The Potato Shed, Chelford, on voice singers to come along to one of a high-profile ‘local’ choir based in the Sunday June 30th when the choir will our rehearsals in the Audley Methodist midst of the community. Such is the be joined by the world-famous Foden Chapel Hall on Thursday evenings at reputation of Audley’s Male Voice Choir Band (current British ‘Open’ Brass 7.30 pm. New members are always that it can not only attract some of the Band Champions). Anybody wanting welcome. best ‘rising stars’ of the operatic world tickets should let a choir member know but also attracts choir members from a as soon as possible; especially for The Further information can also wide geographical area comprising Potato Shed concert which has always be obtained from our website three different counties; Shropshire, been a sell-out every time it has been www.admvc.co.uk. Cheshire and Staffordshire; as well as held!
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Saturday 22nd June - St. Peter’s Church, Rickerscote (Stafford) Sunday 13th October - Victoria Hall, Hanley. (Gala Charity Concert) - Foden Brass Band (World Ranked No 1 Brass Band). Sunday 30th June - ‘The Potato Shed’, Chelford. With Foden Brass Band (World Ranked No1 Brass Band). Saturday 17th November - Crewe Concert Band, Nantwich. Saturday 21st September - Wistaston Church, Crewe. Saturday 14th December - St. James Church, Audley. [email protected] Features 9 whole life in front of her. She was where surrounding WIs get together as excited about a holiday with her parents a group. This year Janet Blake talked that was, she thought, arranged so that about ‘Blooming Knickers’, and what a she could meet other family in their joy it was; a very funny lady! She took native country. When she arrived she us through the history of knickers and couldn’t understand why her mother how they came about, with the different wanted to buy her a special dress. styles over the years. We went from the Apparently this dress was needed for time when women wore no knickers, Audley & District Wi her wedding the next day. She had no in the days when the dresses had News April 2013 choice in this, she was not consulted. so many layers and were so big they She returned home with her parents couldn’t have coped when they went We had an excellent start to 2013, to arrange a visa so that her husband to the loo, to the first knickers, which when a representative from the police could come to this country. were like a cotton petticoat with legs gave us a talk on how to keep yourself She ran away from home and went and a big gap at the back for when you and your home safe. Jill Kelsall to her college friend. She thought she needed to spend a penny. Janet had continued the talk with her work with would have her brother’s support as he a magical suitcase that appeared to Victim Support. It was very interesting had always promised to care for her, have no bottom, from which knickers of to learn how victims are assisted with but after a talk with her father he also all descriptions over the centuries kept giving statements and going to court. I believed it was her duty and that she appearing. Very interesting it must be would think that occasionally cases may should not disrespect their parents. said, but it made you very grateful you not come to court without this support. Many girls have gone missing, and lived in this era where you have Sloggis I personally know how intimidating it some have lost their lives at the hands and M & S. But no thongs, thank you! can be going to court to give evidence. of their families. The play was about We are looking forward to our In February, Sue Moffat, Borderline making people aware, being alert, Birthday Party in June. In July our Director from the Victoria Theatre, especially in schools and colleges, speaker is Roger Melville, talking about gave us a talk about a play, ‘All Our when girls go missing, particularly when ‘Early Detection of Cancer’. Daughters’, she had written and it’s out of character. Informing them Then in August: Sheila Harvey is produced. Some of us went to see the that they do have choices and where taking us ‘Down a Country Lane’, so play that focussed on forced marriages, they can seek help and support. to speak. September is ‘Encaustic Art’ a completely different concept than In March one of our members, Beryl with Pat Little. arranged marriages, where families Brindley, a very talented lady, explained arrange for their children to meet and how to do Parchment Craft, which she If you need further information get to know one another to see if loving loves. I don’t think I could do it, in fact I call me, Anne, on 721957 or bonds can be formed that will culminate am in awe of Beryl’s work. I had never in marriage. really appreciated the fact that it takes Glenis on 722009, or visit us in Sue penned the play following hours of commitment to make one St. James’ Church Hall at 7pm extensive research, which involved a girl piece of work. We are hoping to hold on the 4th Thursday of each who attended college and was looking a craft afternoon but I think Beryl will month. forward to progressing to university. need more of that patience! She was a typical teenager with her We held the group meeting in April,
Rural Policing Team Fishing Trip During the Easter Holiday break from school, our local Policing Team arranged for a day’s fishing trip to the Red Hall Fishing Pool in Halmer End for a group of our village children. Despite the bitter cold weather a full day’s fishing was had by all. All who came along and participated, manage to catch a fish and prizes were given to the top 3 anglers of the day. Fishing tackle and bait was provided and refreshments were laid on for the children. The event was a follow on from the one run last year and once again was a most enjoyable day for everyone concerned. Future events will be planned and we hope more children will get involved. PC SO 16736 Sarah Forrester. 10 Features Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss Responding to the Community 2012 proved to be a surprising year and a challenging one, 2013 is also starting very busy. Around June of 2012 we reached a point where we were concerned that we would have to dramatically reduce our ability to respond due to the lack of funds. Thankfully many sources of funding came in from various people and groups which not only allowed us to continue responding but also raised our account to £2400.00 which should guarantee a further year’s response. We saw two of our responders leave to follow their careers in London and we regained Martyn Hunt who previously responded for us and more recently we were joined by Diane Durber, bringing our numbers back up to four. We would love to have more and encourage anyone wishing to know more to contact us. We are aiming to bring the Heart Start Scheme on a regular basis to the area which gives a Free 2 hour life saving training course and is open to any individual or group over the age of ten. In Staffordshire over 6,000 people have already been taught and we have been a part of the team teaching this. Pupils of Sir Thomas Boughey High have received the training. As part of the ongoing training we must attend, two of our responders have reached the three year point at which they must re-qualify to maintain the high standard that is necessary to be a first responder. Training sessions are a regular part of the year. 2012 proved a busy year with 150 calls being attended and 928 voluntary hours being given by responders, this is an increase of calls on the previous year. The calls attended we summer are very varied from traumatic injuries, cardiac problems and sudden medical problems. The general feedback we receive is that all responders perform to a high standard and the help received is very welcome. I’d like to thank all who have helped to keep us going as a with group and for all your positive comments. We can be contacted on Paul: 0796 265 868 or 01782 723 393 Slimming World Margaret: 01782 720 343
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Volunteer workers of the Podmore Conservation Group Audley Youth Club which holds its meetings for 11 to 14 year in Halmer End have been busy over the past 12 months olds at the Audley & District Community Centre each Friday installing various new dwelling places in the popular reserve. evening, were successful in completing its sports project at They struggled to install a large owl box in a favourable the rear of the Community Centre. position on a suitable tree in 2012, hoping that local With funding of £575.00 from the Rotary Club of Audley, to owls would settle there; and in Spring 2013 (thanks to an purchase and fit flood lights, a grant of £384.00 was secured Environmental Grant from Newcastle Borough Council under from Newcastle-Under-Lyme Sports Council to cover the cost Local Agenda 21, plus money from the Group’s own funds,) of marking a hard court football pitch and a grant of £500.00 they obtained 10 extra bird boxes; 4 bat boxes; wild flower from Partners Assuring a Safer Staffordshire (PASS) which plants; bluebell bulbs and additional signing. has provided project equipment. The Group hope that these improvements will attract more The floodlights were erected and the multipurpose pitch wildlife to Podmore, which is adjacent to Bateswood Country was installed on Friday 26th April 2013. As a result of Park, just off the High Street in Halmer End. these three fundings the young people of Audley are now The Group is always open to new volunteers (of any age and enjoying this new facility. A big thank you must go to TATA ability) and can be contacted at: Steel of Holditch for donating the steel and Mr. P. Marks 720120 (Roland Minshall) or 720292 (Ray Dale) for assembling the equipment, also the Audley & District Community Centre, Management Committee for their practical and financial support. Elaine. A Charitable vist from the Frozen Nuts February 2013 Bignall End Cricket Club was once again the venue for the annual Frozen Nuts motorcycle club’s charitable gathering. Each year the North Staffs motorcycle group holds events to help raise monies for good causes. This year’s main charity was once again the North West Air Ambulance Service, who totally rely on donations to fund the running and maintenance of their helicopters, which are used to help save lives. The cost to purchase and maintain helicopters is enormous Potts left of centre can be seen with Linda Shaw, landlady of and every penny counts. Remember, one day, you may need the Swan Pub, with husband Paul behind who also made a their help. donation and on her right Steven Cartwright from the Bignall Groups of motorcycle enthusiasts come from many parts Cricket Club with the donation cheque and Frozen Nuts of the country to camp out at the cricket club, no matter Chairman Paul Threadgold at the formal presentation night. whatever the weather, which is often cold and frosty. A big thank you must go out to the committee and staff at At the event raffles are run and donations are taken to the Bignall End Cricket Club who provide the venue each year generate monies to be donated. This year’s event raised over to make the event such a success and also make a donation £1300 and Air Ambulance’s local head fund-raiser Alison to the charity. 12 Bereavements / Tributes Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss Ivy Mayer Elsie Kelsall Sadly on March 14th 2013 at the Poplars Nursing Home, Alsagers Bank, Elsie, aged 98 of Wereton Road, Audley passed away. Elsie was the dearly loved mother of Cynthia, Maurice and Christine, treasured mother-in-law of Pamela and much loved grandma, great grandma and great great grandma. Her funeral service took place at St. James’ Church, Audley on March 27th followed by interment in Audley Church Yard. All donations were given to St. James’ Church. Elsie will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. A tribute to Mrs. Kelsall written below was sent into the magazine by Bert Proctor Chairman of the Parish Council. Peacefully on March 22nd 2013 at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Ivy aged 91 years of Bignall End passed Tribute to Elsie Kelsall. away after a three month stay in hospital following a fall at Mrs. Elsie Kelsall was an absolute legend as a parish her home. councillor. Records first show her involved in 1957 and her Ivy was the devoted daughter to Aaron and Lily Locket, sister last involvement in 2003. She was Chair of the parish twice. to Daisy Locket, loving wife of Edgar Mayer, dear friend to She walked all the boundaries and outlying areas of the Les and Wendy Machin, and auntie to Mathew and Lewis. parish and is responsible for many of the parish seats being She was also a dear friend to Cath and Eric Riley. installed in areas where she felt walkers needed a rest. Ivy lived in the parish of Audley all her life, beginning with Mrs. Kelsall was indeed a remarkable lady who served her parents Aaron and Lily and sister Daisy on Ravens Lane the parish in a truly special way, representing the interest of and after her marriage to Edgar Mayer she only moved a few everyone who asked for her help. doors down the road. The only way to describe her was that she gave a lifetime Ivy and Edgar spent most of their spare time at Bignall End of service to the people of the parish. Her passing leaves a Cricket Club where her father played and coached. Ivy would real void. prepare refreshments for the cricket team during intervals Bert Proctor. and Edgar would provide entertainment upstairs in the form of music for dinner dances. Tamlyn Lewis Ivy worked at Grimwades Pottery for some considerable It is with deep sadness that we report the tragic death of time before finishing her working career at Prices Foundry Tamlyn Lewis, along with her boyfriend Wesley as a result of in Chesterton before leaving to look after Edgar for six years a motoring accident on the 5th April 2013 in South Africa, following a stroke. both aged 19 years. Edgar sadly passed away in 1990. In her later years Ivy Tamlyn was the loving daughter of Julie and Andre Lewis found a good friend in the form of Susan Scott, a lady from and sister to Shannon and the granddaughter of Pat Green Toronto in Canada who was interested in Grimwade Pottery (nee Condliffe) formerly of Ravens Lane Bignall End and her (chintz ware). They would write and talk on the phone and late husband Ken Green of Wood Lane. Susan would visit Ivy when she came to England. Ivy also Please remember them in your thoughts and prayers. went to Canada to visit Susan on one occasion when Susan A tribute was sent by Margaret Callaghan below: took her to see Niagara Falls. Over the latter years Ivy couldn’t get out as much as she Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye, would have liked to and she spent a lot of time in her own look for me in rainbows high up in the sky. home. In the morning sunrise when all the world is new, Les and Wendy used to go round and look after her just look for me and love me, as I have loved you. and Les would sit with her and watch cricket, football and Time for me to leave you, I will not say goodbye, darts on the television, which she enjoyed. She also looked look for me in rainbows high up in the sky. forward to Cath coming round to visit, do her hair and have a In the evening sunset when all the world is through, natter. just look for me and love me and I will be close to you. The funeral service was held at Audley Methodist Chapel It will not be forever, the day will come and then, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium on the 4th my loving arms will hold you, when we meet again. April. Her ashes were placed with those of her husband in Time for us to part now, we will not say goodbye, the cemetery on Old Road, next to her father, mother and just look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky. sister. All donations went to Audley Methodist Chapel. Every waking moment and all your life through Ivy will be sadly missed by her friends, neighbours and her just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you. extended family. Just wish me to be near you and i’ll be there with you. [email protected] 13 Bob Furnival Peacefully on the 31st January 2013, Bob passed away at HORNE BROTHERS the University Hospital of North Staffs. Bob aged 92 years of Old Road, Bignall End was the dearly loved husband of Dennis Cartledge the late Sylvia, much loved father of Michael and Steven, a devoted grandfather and loving father-in-law. When caring and understanding is most needed Bob was a former employee of the Royal Ordinance factory at Radway Green, Alsager. During his late wife’s illness, Bob Local family owned was a devoted carer to Sylvia who sadly died 12 months ago independent Funeral Director and they are now reunited. The funeral service took place at the Audley Methodist Church Bignall End on the 12th February which was followed by the cremation at the Bradwell Crematorium. Bob will be sadly missed by all his family and the many friends that knew him. Please accept our condolences.
Roy Drage Sadly on the 18th February 2013 at the Cheadle Hospital Staffordshire, Roy aged 80 years of Diglake Street, Bignall End passed away. Roy was the dearly loved husband of the M. Horne - R. Horne late Margaret, much loved dad to Phillip, David and Richard, Contact on the following number : treasured grandad and also a dear brother. 01782 720719 Roy was a very keen bird breeder and breeding budgerigars had been his hobby for many years. Roy was Floral tributes and catering - 24 hour personal service also a keen photographer and had attended many of the local Audley Funeral Home, Ravens Lane, Audley courses at the community centre. Telephone: 01782 720719 Roy would always stop and have a chat and share a joke Email: [email protected] with his many friends. www.denniscartledgefuneralservices.co.uk His funeral service took place at the Bradwell Crematorium on Wednesday 6th March 2013. To all his family and friends Norman Titterton. we extend our condolences. Peacefully on March 10th 2013 at The Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Norman aged 78 years of Audley passed away. Sheila Mayor Norman was the dearly loved husband of Hilda, loving dad of Sheila, sadly passed away at her home in Vernon Avenue Ian and devoted brother of Ron. Audley on the 23rd March 2013 aged 73 years. Norman lived all his life in the parish of Audley. He was Sheila was the much loved wife of husband Brian, a born at Ryehills and he started work as a coal delivery man in treasured mother to Angela, Patricia, Karen, Adrian and the family business. He also had a military career spending Sandra. She was a devoted nanna to all her grandchildren, a his service in Korea. Norman met and married Hilda and they dear sister, mother-in-law and sister-in-law who will be sadly lived first in Dean Hollow and then moved to the cottage on missed by all her family and friends. Church Bank. Sheila had lived in Vernon Avenue bringing up her family He was a well established taxi and mini bus driver and was for many years and was a well respected member of our also involved in the motor repair business for many years, first community, a lovely lady who many knew as a friend. working from a small workshops opposite the Boughey Arms The funeral service took place at St. James Church Audley Public House then being one of the proprietors of the once on the 5th of April 2013, then followed by burial at the Bignall Kent Hills Garage on Nantwich Road Audley. End Cemetery. Norman loved nothing more than to be tinkering with an old All donations went to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. car. When he retired he and wife Hilda enjoyed nothing more We wish to extend our condolences to husband Brian, than packing up his camper van and heading off to all parts of family members and all who knew Sheila. the country. He loved his pipe and a good conversation together with Jake Stuart Symonds a pint of beer. Norman was just a lovely man, well known In Memory. throughout the parish. His funeral service took place at Jake Stuart Symonds. St. James’ Church followed by cremation at Bradwell 9th February 2013 - 9th February 2013. Crematorium on March 25th 2013. All donations were sent to He came and left us, such a short visit before he was placed the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Norman will be sadly missed into the hands of God. by all his family and all who knew him. From family and friends. Please accept our condolences. 14 Readers Letters Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss Dear Editor (My Grandad) At the marl hole where the clay 1971 and after my mum Debbie was was extracted grandad would drive a born he had to look for a better paid job. My grandad twenty two Rushton Bias, which ran on He went to Murphys Quarry at Birchen is Stewart tracks and tipped the clay into a Muir wood in Kidsgrove where the dumpers Forster of Hill dumper onto the stock pile. This were three times larger than an average Bignall End was later replaced by the larger Aveling sized man, over eighteen feet tall. He and here are Bardford seventeen toner clay shifter. drove giant earth movers like the some of the He also drove a Weatherill loader; Euclid R35 and the Terex R70 memories this ran on rubber tyres and was massive machines. he has told used to move clay into a box that was He said the roads at the Birchenwood me about his transferred onto a conveyer belt running Quarry were very unpredictable; he working life. up to the panhouse to be crushed to would be often driving along a road Grandad was marl dust then water was added to one minute and the next the road had born in 1951, make pugging clay. This then continued collapsed under his machine. The in Wood Lane, to parents Joyce & Arthur along the production line on to the dumper would drop off the end of the Forster who also had two other sons cutting machine. The finished bricks collapsed hole and he would be trapped Paul and Arthur. were then put on rails and sent off to in the cab and all he would see was the All three brothers went to work for be put on pallets and stored ready to be sky and the floor as the vehicle tumbled the very successful local brick company sent out to customers. over, falling up to forty feet, waiting to George Henry Downing, who had One experience grandad told of, hit the bottom of the hole. patented the sand storm process way was when he was driving the Komatsu One day Grandad had reversed up back in the 1920s and this process was Autobox forklift. He had stopped and to the Navie and after the first bucket dominating the tile and brick industry. jumped out to talk to a work colleague, full being loaded the ground around Grandad started work doing a thirty- Jeff Price, and unknown to grandad him began to sink, then on the second eight and a half hour week driving the machine moved forward, pinning bucket there was an almighty bang and forklifts in 1967 aged just 16 years him up against a wall. Fellow worker all the ground around his machine gave at the Downings Keele Road works in Jimmy Price managed to pull grandad way. He and his machine were buried. Madeley, his boss was Eric Wheat. out from under the axle of the machine It was part of the life of a dumper Grandad then moved to the Audley just before it was about to crush him, he truck man and all he could do was Road (Chesterton) factory and his hours said “ I thought I was a goner ”. just to sit and wait until one of his were increased to a forty two hour week Grandad loved his job, but best of work colleagues came along with an and there he was then expected to learn all driving the forklifts, he said “they excavator to dig him and the machine to drive all the machines used at the work on better ground, dumpers always out. I am very proud of the work done factory. worked in slurry and whenever they by my grandad and despite the dangers He started by driving the empty broke down you had to wade through he had to work, he loved his job. transfer cars that ran on rails up to the the mud underneath the machine to fix Do you know my grandad, or did you men who filled them with wet bricks in it”. The cost of tyres in the 1970s work on Downings. It would be nice to the brick engine, it had a mouth shaped for some of the machines were more read your experiences. just like a brick. than £150 each and they lasted only six By Cameron Forster-Sargent. After grandad had been taught all weeks. aged 11 years. that was needed to be known about the Grandad married my Nana Pam in brick manufacturing process, he then was moved outside to be taught to drive the main plant and machinery. These ranged from a one and a half ton forklift up to a twenty four ton quarry dumper truck and those in the photo opposite. By 1970 he had received his ‘Granny License’ for his long-term driving experience and he had become one of Joe Sheppard’s Downing Plant Hire Team. The Government then set tests for each of the machines, which grandad took and this gave him a further thirteen categories he was qualified to drive on his Heavy Plant Driving License. [email protected] Features 15 77th Audley Scouts ‘Barnswood Winter Camp’ On the 11th January 2013, the 77th “On the camp we Audley Scout Group went to Barnswood lit fires with a bow. Scout Camp with four of the explorers. We slept out in -5. We all had a wonderful weekend despite We cooked an English the cold weather and the following is a breakfast. We toasted selection of the boys experiences. marshmallows I set mine on fire Hot! We also put “I think that scouts is good because a jaffa cake on the fire.” we do things that help us in life and Tom Crundell things that are fun, like cooking.” aged 10 Matt Barker aged 12 “Whilst at camp we did many exciting and my cousin Robert Breslin broke the “The camp was really exciting things, like collecting wood, playing silence with our gangnamstyle parody - and the Scouts found hideouts and manhunt and sleeping out in the cold in camping style! some bases. Our first night was tents. But my favorite thing was being The first night was dark and eerie, about minus 1 celsius, then on our invested and getting my investment that was until we went down to second day we cooked sausages and badges and my first 2 activity badges. the ‘carousell’. This night it was a beans for breakfast after that Robert, It was fantastic and I cannot wait till temperature of 1 celsius. We slept fine Tom Crundell and Sam Willet set out summer camp. Because I’ve had so and in the morning we cooked sausages to find wood outside our campsite, but much fun these past few weeks whilst and beans. sadly on Sunday our last day at camp with the scouts, mainly because of my Then the last night was -4celsius to we had to take the remains of the wood great Scout Leader Alex who I look up to -6celsius the coldest night even in a to where we had got it from so the as an influence.” tent!. The Explorers wussed out and next troop can get it and we were Leon Lloyd aged 13 slept in the camp hall we had. meant to make a fire bow.” On the Sunday we had to put wood Robert Breslin aged 11 “Scout camp was very exciting. I got back that was excess, as me and my to do things I never have, like lighting a cousin Robert and scout friend Tom “On the 11th/1/13 Audley Scouts went fire with wood, chop with an axe and to Barnswood Scout Camp between Crundell collected too much! cook delicious meals.” I am now going for my gold scout Macclesfield and Leek, it was fun and Sam O’Sullivan aged 11 freezing we slept in temperatures of -4 award because I am determined and I and -6 (cold). We cooked breakfast and “On the 11th January 2013 our will be the 4th Scout to get it!” tea on Saturday, we cooked sausage and Scout group the 77th Audley went to Sam Willett aged 13. Bronze Scout beans and for tea we had a chicken balti Barnswood Scout Camp with a group of Award Owner, Lion Patrol Leader. with rice and a jacket potato. On Sunday four explorers. Leslie Symonds we had egg and sausage. We had a It was very exciting we ventured Sectional Assistant taco, we also cremated chocolate cakes. into many exciting bases and dens It was fun, decent food.” we created a perfect camp experience. Liam Coffey aged 11 Around the fire on the last night me JOHN JACKSON YOUR LOCAL HIGH CLASS FAMILY BUTCHER QUALITY MEAT PRODUCE Beef - Lamb - Pork - Poultry Freezer Orders Welcomed Freshly Cooked Meats / Ham / Tongue / Cheese / Pies / Bread / Cakes / Oatcakes.
172 Ravens Lane Bignall End Sot Staffs We now accept credit and debit cards Open 6 Days Per week - Tele: 01782 720737 16 Local Parish Information Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss Audley Rural Parish Council Activities of the Parish Council The Parish of Audley is the largest in area in the District of Newcastle-under-Lyme, covering some 2717 hectares. The Parish has a population of around 8000 and comprises 7 distinctly separate villages and many small hamlets. Audley Rural Parish Council is a statutory elected local authority, which acts as a voice for local opinion by keeping in close and regular contact with its electorate and provides a focus for voluntary organisations in the area. The Parish Council comprises three wards: Audley, Bignall End and Halmer End which are represented by a total of 15 councillors, who volunteer their time on an unpaid basis:
Audley Ward Bignall End Halmer End Parish Councillor Mr. D Cornes Councillor Mrs. C D Cornes Parish Councillor Mr. E Durber Parish Councillor Mrs. V Pearson ** Councillor Mrs. A Beech Parish Councillor Mr. T Sproston Parish Councillor Mrs. B Kinnersley Councillor Mr. A Wemyss Parish Councillor Mr. C C Cooper Parish Councillor Mr. P J Morgan Parish Councillor Mr. H Proctor * Parish Councillor Mrs. K Davison Parish Councillor Mr. M Dolman Parish Councillor Mr. P Breuer Parish Councillor Mr. N Blackwood **Vice Chair of the Parish Council *Chair of the Parish Council
POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES From December 2012, the Parish Council will have greater powers to do things under the General Power of Competence in the Localism Act 2011. There is an annual budget of £46k, which is raised through the Council Tax (precept) plus a contribution from the Borough Council, which is used to provide and maintain a number of things across the Parish such as:
Bus shelters / 2 car parks / 2 war memorials / 8 notice boards / 8 playing fields and play areas / 75 seats across the Parish / Footpaths within land in the ownership of the Parish Council / Bowling Clubs / 80 allotment plots / 2 wildlife areas
When necessary, the Parish Council also work with a number of partners to address issues raised which are outside of their control such as the village centre car parks and parking issues and anti-social behaviour.
MORE INFORMATION More detailed information on what has been achieved over the last year or so can be obtained from the Annual Report 2011/12 or by looking through the minutes from every meeting on the Parish Council’s website.
You can visit our website at anytime http://audleyparishcouncil.org or visit the 8 noticeboards across the Parish for more info, agendas and minutes.
You can contact Mrs. C. Dillow, Parish Clerk as follows: Phone: 01785 711150 Email: [email protected] Post: 2 Druids Way, Penkridge, Staffs, ST19 5HS We are here to help, but in order to be effective you need to let us know if you have any issues or concerns relating to the Parish. Members of the public are welcome to attend any meeting of the Council. We usually meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm, at venues located around the Parish – please see the noticeboards and the website for the exact details. Residents are able to address the council during the public participation session. Parish Council Public surgeries on a 1-2-1 basis with a Parish Councillor will now be held from January 2013 at 6.30pm to 7pm, finishing just prior to the start of every Council meeting. Additionally there are now Police/Parish liaison surgeries available on the first Wednesday of every month from 9.00am at Audley Community Centre, Castle Hill – visit http://www. staffordshire.police.uk/local_policing/newcastle/audley/ for more information. USEFUL CONTACTS Staffordshire Police – Non Emergency Number is 101 – please report ALL crimes seen or after, as this helps to target Police resources in the area appropriately.In an emergency dial 999 Staffordshire County Council – 0300 111 8000 for Libraries, Social Services, Schools, Street lights, pot holes, standing water or highway matters Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council – 01782 717717 for Leisure centres, Cemeteries, Bins, Council Tax, Business Tax, Planning matters. Streetscene should be contacted to report all litter, fly tipping, dog waste issues etc- 01782 742500 MONDAY Indoor Bowling Club 1.30pm - 3.30pm Contact: Annette 01782 720646.
Weight Watchers TuESDAY Soccer Lions 5.45pm to 8.15pm 12.30pm - 2.30pm Contact Sandra on Contact Karl 07747867745 07897248074 Slimming World, Lisa 07931 337880 Times- 9.30am -5pm pOp-IN FOR A COFFEE...... and 7.00pm We are looking for volunteers who are able Coffee Morning set up WEDNESDAY 8.30pm - 10pm to give a helping hand during our Coffee Bargain Sale, Coffee Mornings and Fund-raising Events...... you don’t Morning & Internet need any experience, just a willingness to help. Café 8.00am until 11.30am THuRSDAY Ju-Jitsu ~ 6pm until If you would like to know more then come to Zumba Dancing 7.00pm - 8.00pm 10pm. Contact: Deb our Coffee morning on Wednesday 8.30am until Contact Barbara 01782 785791 11.30am, have a coffee, see what happens and on 07977211484 if you are interested then just ask Ron, Dot or Sue who will be able to tell you all about it. Or if you prefer contact Ron on 07946734008. FRIDAY MORNING Audley & District Community Centre Audley Community News Friday Evening Castle Hill, Nantwich Road Audley Sot ST7 8DH 10.30am - 12.30pm NEW ACTIVITY AT THE Contact Ernie 01782 721565 Audley Youth Drop-In audleycommunitynews@yahoo. 11-14year olds WE ARE AvAILABLE FOR HIRE co.uk 7pm - 9pm 50p Entrance Having a Party? FRIDAY EVENING Audley Youth drop-in club ‘NOW OUTDOOR Starting a Keep Fit Group or a Reading class? FLOOD Light 7pm to 9pm Entrance 50p Need a room for a Meeting or a Public gathering? 11-15 Year Olds FOOTBALL PITCH ...... Contact our Booking Secretary SATuRDAY MORNINg on 07506159834 or email: [email protected] My BabyTime Every 2nd for more information. & 4th Sat Contact: SUNDAY Charlotte 01260 299337 Team Spirit Dancing CAR BOOTS 2013 P troupe Boot on the 1st Sat ofAMS month Car 2pm to 5pm For information please
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Chairman Ron Bourne: 07946 734008 18 Features Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss Our Spring and Autumn sales are due to take place on Mothers’ Union at St. James 4th May and 26th October. These are great places to buy scrumptious cakes, cut price books, bric a brac and pre-loved This year got off to a slightly sticky start as our AGM was household items in fantastic condition. Thanks in advance to cancelled due to severe weather conditions. However, our the hardworking team of Jill, Valda and Val, who coordinate February meeting made up for it when we had a good number these events. of friends who joined us for a most interesting talk by Mr. D. Monthly Meetings: Beckett. David has an amazing collection of photographs of 16th May. Mrs. Lisa Knight. MU parenting Facilitator. This old Audley which he very cleverly put on the screen next to meeting will be of particular interest to anyone with a family. ones of Audley as it is today. A most informative evening left 20th June. Miss Elizabeth Broadhurst. Last years’ trip everyone wanting more. to South America. Our intrepid traveller returns with more Rev Margaret Eaton has current responsibility for Audley exciting tales. Methodist Church and she visited us in March and gave an 18th July. Writing Christmas cards for prisoners. inspirational talk which we all enjoyed. 15th August. Rev. Peter Davies. Currently we are planning our summer outing which involves All meetings are in the Church Hall at 7-15pm. lunch on a barge and a visit to Buxton. This is being well Whilst we are doing all this we continue to hold our supported. increasingly popular Friday morning “Coffee Time and Book We continue with our mission to bring encouragement to and Bric-a-Brac sale” every week from 10am till 12noon in the those with families and seek to draw them into strong, faithful Church Hall. We would love to welcome you for a drink and and loving relationships with their husbands and partners and a chat. Please call in sometime. You will find good quality as part of this we have a talk by an experienced parenting books and other items all at below charity shop prices. facilitator planned for May. This is ongoing and we would be Contact numbers; Dorothy 721576, Annette 721058 pleased to hear from anyone interested, both now or in the future. In July we will be once more writing Christmas cards for AUDLEY LADIES CHOIR prisoners. Many of them have no contact with the outside invite you to their world and this may be the only card they receive. If you happen to have any unwritten spare ones lying around from SUMMER CONCERT last year please drop them off on any Friday at the church hall. + BRING & BUY This is a valuable witness and last year Audley supplied almost 600 cards. Just one more thing MU do! Tuesday 16th July 2.30pm You do not have to be a member to enjoy MU. Just come St. James Church Hall Audley along!
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You are invited to An Open Air Songs of Praise LOW COST on Sunday 9th June at 3.00 pm BL SKIP HIRE ILA E In the Minnie Pit Memorial Garden – opposite Halmer VA End Methodist Church. The speaker will be Rev’d Mini/Midi Skips A John Proudman MTh GRAB HIRE W ************************************************ Builders Skips O 10 TON LOAD A warm welcome awaits you each Sunday morning N DRIVE DIG OFF at 10.00 am if you would like to come along to Large Skips Worship. Want to know more, would like someone to come with you or have a transport problem, Tel. 01782 561854 ring David on 722014. Millennium Green Trust News It has been an interesting and busy start to the year for the Lancaster, has been awarded the Capewell Naylor Trophy for Millennium Green Trust. Services to the Environment by the Audley & District Parish Council. Hedge Planting This is in recognition of his outstanding service to the Over winter, despite the inclement weather we have Millennium Green Trust. However it also regonises the managed to enhance our existing hedges with new plants dedicated services of all the members of this organisation courtesy of the Borough Council’s Planting Assistance who work tirelessly for the good of the area which is so Scheme. This kept myself and our trusty volunteers, Tom Kent important to the village. The picture on the front cover of and Tony Lancaster busy over several work parties. the magazine shows Councillor Neil Blackwell who is also a member of The Millennium Green Trust standing on the left, Tree Felling Bert Proctor, Chairman of the Audley & District Parish Council In February we had to fell a large diseased Sycamore tree standing centre, presenting the award to Tony Lancaster. adjacent to the motte, and coppice a number of Cherry trees which were over-hanging Nantwich Road. In order for the Archaeology work to be done efficiently and safely we had to employ the During the summer, we have a new and exciting activity, an services of a tree surgeon. The work was partially funded by archaeological survey. As I am sure many of you know the a grant from the Borough Council’s Community Chest, and motte on the Millennium Green is a scheduled monument. As money raised from selling the felled timber. far as we know there has been very little archaeology done on We had planned to create some sculptures from some of the motte. The last survey seems to have been carried out in the larger pieces of timber. Unfortunately our plans have had 1914. So we are very pleased that Stoke-on-Trent Museum to be abandoned as the timber was stolen by members of the Archaeological Society has agreed to help us undertake a public. This must have taken considerable effort and involved geophysical survey. chain saws. So, to anyone who helped themselves to the These are just some of the many activities we get up to timber, a donation would be much appreciated! during the year. If you are interested in volunteering, we hold monthly work parties. Please contact me for details on 01782 Tony’s Award 723877 or [email protected]. April brought the good news that our chairman, Tony Neil Blackwood - Audley Millennium Green Trust. [email protected] Features 23 helped out during the festival week. Dear Sir Successful Beer Like previous years donations We write to pass on our Festival For Audley have been made from our profit to congratulations for another enjoyable `Audley Community News` & `Audley Beer Festival. Football Club. 1st Responders`. I first attended over five years ago, organising a walking holiday in The picture attached to the article the area specifically to take in the shows local girl Michelle Potts who beer festival. I wrote at the time to had never pulled a pint before, but thank you for your warm welcome came along and volunteered her to ‘strangers’ at your well organised help at the festival. The club would event. welcome more like Michelle at This year has been the first their future festivals. If you wish to opportunity I have had to come become a volunteer please contact back. On this occasion my wife Kelvin Chell, you will be most came with me and she agrees it welcome. was a good night out. The beer Ian & Ann Atkinson of Shropshire choice was excellent, the welcome who visited the site wrote to the club warm, the atmosphere good and the of their experience and a copy of the free nibbles a bonus! letter is attached to this article. After a good Indian curry in town and a night at De Veres Hotel we This year’s beer festival at the All the raffle winners have claimed agreed it had been a good break Audley Football Club produced their prizes and the list of winners is once again based on your festival. as was described by many of our given below. This week you phoned to say that visitors `as one of the best small Brian Green, Emma Goodwin, Mr. Ann had won a bottle of champagne community beer festivals they had Kimberley,Mr. Keates, Andrew in the raffle. Much as we would attended`. The quality and choice of Harvey, Russ Wintle, Dave Duffy, enjoy a toast it is unsure when we the beers and ciders excellent, this Graham Beech, Jane Eardley, will next be in the area to collect is a credit to the organisers and the Harry McCauley, Liam Slade, Mr. and the cost of postage would be football club as a whole. Gardener, Ann, Gresley Arms, Mick prohibitive. Perhaps you could re- We saw many new and familiar Davies, Simon Taylor, Mr.Gardener, use it as a future prize. faces at the festival and as in Daz Mellor, Carol Davies, Melv As a CAMRA member and previous years, it proved to be very Chesters,Paul Washington, Ben regular attendee at Beer Festivals I successful. Thanks go to all the Longstaff & Pippa Griffin. consider that Audley Football Club’s persons/businesses who sponsored Kelvin Chell is amongst the best of the smaller the event and to the people who festivals. Yours faithfully Ian & Ann. Parish Awards for Students Audley Parish Council Chairman, Bert Proctor, is pictured presenting the R.W. Edwards Community Award to the head girl Nicola Palmer and head boy Jonathan Pratt of the Sir Thomas Boughey School. The award to the head girl and head boy is in recognition of the work with Local Action Partnership (LAP) and their efforts in working with the parish group in consultations with the school on a project establishing youth needs within the parish. It also recognises the contribution of the school council and the staff of Sir Thomas Boughey School. This is an annual award made by the Audley & District Council to either a group or individual of the parish of Audley. The award took place at the school in April. 24 Features Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss symptoms of strokes. rewarding for both the pupils and The Rotary A donation of £100 was made to mentors. Madeley and Chesterton Club of Audley ‘Keele Marrow’ when their Community College will also be entering representative came to speak to the club the Rotary Young Innovator competition. on 27th February. The donation will This competition has proved very help them to recruit new donors for the popular over the years and every year a Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow register. pupil progresses through to the District We also presented a cheque for £1,000 Final. to the ‘Chilli Children Trust’. This was I am also very pleased to report that our the proceeds from a sponsored walk quiz team are once again through to the that a number of members and friends final of the District Quiz. undertook along the Sandstone Trail. The Rotary year runs from July As we do each year, we also handed to June and preparations are now over a cheque to the Donna Louise Trust underway for next year’s officers, with from the proceeds of our ‘Rotary Tree District Assembly taking place on 27th of Light. The picture above right shows April. We look forward to another On Saturday 4th May, the club will be Rotary President Rob Holland handing enjoyable and successful year and must running a session at Freeport, Talke to over the cheque to Hanna from the thank everyone in the local community give free blood pressure checks. The Trust. This was the proceeds from our for supporting us so well. checks will be provided by qualified ‘Rotary Tree of Light’. medical staff. This has proved very As usual, we have been working closely Rotary Contacts successful in the past and we are with the schools in our area. A number Public Relations: hoping for a good uptake again this year. of local school children took part in the Neil Ginnis 01782 721483 The event is being held to coincide Rotary Young Chef competition and one [email protected] with ‘Stroke Awareness Week’ and pupil from Madeley High reached the members of the public will also be area final. Secretary: handed leaflets giving advice on We are also continuing our mentoring David Royle 01270 764201 maintaining healthy blood pressure work with Madeley [email protected] and recognising and dealing with the High. This has proved to be very Website: www.audley.net/rotary
Company in Alsager. YUM CRUMBS run by She believes that supporting local Sarah Briggs who is a resident of Dean businesses is key to keeping the spirit Hollow in Audley and one of a number of our villages alive and this works both of new businesses recently set up in ways, because Shaun became her first and around the Audley village. Sarah customer and has her cakes for sale, always loves trying out new recipes, delivered every Friday morning. especially for cakes and sweet treats Although she supplies direct to and last year made cakes for her Hen delicatessens, coffee shops, pubs Party. Everybody loved them. “Why and restaurants, she also designs and don’t you make cakes more often?” makes celebration cakes, for birthdays, she was asked. So after struggling to weddings, to celebrate business find freelance work writing content for launches and more. websites, she thought, “Why not” and Workplace cake clubs are another Yum Crumbs was born. In addition area she covers, with sponge cakes to loving baking, she is passionate delivered to workplaces throughout about supporting local businesses and Newcastle, Stoke and Crewe every using quality ingredients. She knows week, fortnight or month. From 22nd the best cakes come from using the tasty sponge cake for a dinner party, April, Sarah teamed up with June at you won’t be disappointed with a Yum best ingredients, so she always uses Ozpom Variety Shop where they will be real butter, locally sourced free range Crumbs Cake! You can order through running Children’s Cupcake Decorating Shaun at Audley Country Meats, June eggs and Mrs. Darlington’s Preserves Birthday Parties too. So if your kids (supplied by Shaun at Audley Country at Ozpom Variety Shop, or visit the are baking mad, it could be the ideal website: Meats), with organic lemons, oranges birthday party solution. So whatever and carrots, organic flour and unrefined event you want a cake for, from a www.yumcrumbs.co.uk. or sugars being supplied by The Real Food Christening to a 21st Birthday, or a call 07837669589 [email protected] Features 25 Co-Op Store Charitable Event Jo Jo’s Dog grooming service with the personal touch. Give your dog the care it needs.
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been raised through a weekly meat raffle, the sale of lapel Mothertown Wulsatan & Diglake badges, polo shirts and a number of raffles which have Lodge No 4511 taken place at various Lodges in the Province. Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes North All the monies raised will be given to the three Staffs Province Grand Primo’s Appeal 2013 nominated charities mentioned in our article in the last Audley Community News. I realise that reaching the target of 300,000 squares is Terry Peters Provincial Grand Primo an enormous task but I am confident of reaching that target. My appeal for charitable causes is going very well thanks Once the quilt has been entered into the Guinnesss Book to everyone who has contributed in any way. of Records it will be cut up into single size blanket size We have collected in 300 patches towards the patchwork pieces and given to Serving Soldiers. quilt and £235. Any donations can be passed on to Terry Peters: Other fund-raising efforts have made £1900, which has Tel. 01270 876837 or David Heath Tel. 722287. 26 Features Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss the family, in May we held an Evening of Entertainment in our main school hall. News from Sir At this evening, pupils from all of the schools who have benefited from this Thomas Boughey School generosity were involved. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended and helped to make this such a memorable event. A further event which may be of interest to you is our GCSE Musical Showcase, which is to be held on Tuesday 25th June, in our main school hall. It promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening – it is always a delight to listen to and watch pupils display their far-reaching talents and this evening will be no different. As is always the case, your support at this event would be much appreciated. As we near the final half-term of the academic year, there is still a great deal to look forward to. All of Year 10 are eagerly awaiting the start of their Since our last article, we are pleased how to send an email, word process two week work experience placement to say that the excursions which took documents and various other ICT based (and, once again, we would like to place over the Easter holiday (to London skills, as requested by our visitors. In thank those of you who have offered and Germany) were a huge success. exchange, our pupils listened to their to accommodate our pupils for this Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the various amazing stories and learned a range of experience), and Year 9 are looking experiences encountered. card games – a true demonstration of forward to their week at camp (hopefully In school, pupils have continued to how we all have something to learn and the weather will be kind to them). benefit from a range of experiences something to offer. As Year 11 pupils near the end of offered, including Year 10 and Year We would also like to make you their educational journey with us, they 11 who have recently watched aware of an additional way in which are particularly looking forward to their performances of Macbeth and Animal our pupils have benefitted (and are Leavers’ Dinner (an annual event which Farm and, following this, had the continuing to benefit) from a further link is thoroughly enjoyed by all). opportunity to take part in workshops, with our local community. We would like to take this opportunity which involved them taking to the stage In recent weeks, we have been to wish all of our Year 11 pupils the very themselves. See picture above. incredibly fortunate to have received a best and we certainly hope that their A group of pupils have also taken sum of money from Mrs. Thorley Platt, experiences at Sir Thomas Boughey part in a district self-esteem day, which who owned the local clothing shop in have set them in good stead for their was organised by ourselves but held the village. future. at Blackfriars School. During this day, Unfortunately, Mrs. Thorley Platt our pupils had great fun tackling the recently passed away, and it was her inflatable assault course and they request that when her estate was Local Parish Council engaged in a range of team-building sold, the local schools (primary and Elections Results skills with pupils from across the secondary) would each receive a sum district. of money to be spent on improving the May 2013 A further community event that we education of young people. have organised which was a huge In order to promote enjoyment BEECH - LAB - 1232 success was a Community Cohesion in reading, our pupils have so far Day, where residents from a local benefited from new laptops and Kindles. BARLOW - UKIP - 830 nursing home spent a Saturday in Throughout this term, pupils will see a CORNES - LIB DEM - 798 school with our pupils. number of improvements around the HEESOM - CON - 203 Not only did our budding chefs cook school and they must remember that lunch for the visitors, but they also they have Mrs. Thorley Platt’s immense BLONDEL - GREEN - 71 imparted their amazing ICT skills and generosity to thank for this. helped to teach the elderly residents In order to show our appreciation to [email protected] Features 27 “When is the next one?” None of this would have been Celebrate “When can we come again?” possible without the help of many These were the welcome questions people, especially the students and Spring at the end of our Celebrate Spring staff of the school and LAP supporters. Together Day. Various organisations should also Together Day The event was an opportunity be thanked for offering free advice (Saturday, 27th April 2013) for some 40 older residents to spend and gifts to those who came: the WRVS, Audley Local Action the day with some of our younger Aspire, Trading Standards, Newcastle Partnership (LAP) generation. Recycling Service, Staffs and Stoke Thanks to Mr. Gould, the head NHS Partnership and Beat the Cold. teacher, this event was held at the More contacts were made at the Sir Thomas Boughey School. Several event for our Warm and Safe Project teachers and some 40 students from which works in conjunction with the school gave up their Saturday to Beat the Cold. help transport people to and from the Fortunately we have been awarded school and to provide refreshments additional funding for this project from and a delicious three course lunch. Borough and County Funds. There was music, new and old, This has enabled Beat the Cold to provided by the students and by make extra home visits to ensure older Alan Scott, accompanied by Graham residents keep warm while keeping Bytheway. their fuel bills as low as possible. Board games and jigsaws were Over 50 households have been enjoyed by all ages. helped with overall savings of £4481. The students were on hand to LAP believes that its Warm and Safe Pictured above sitting front centre is advise on the use of mobile phones programme in the parish has made a Mrs. Margaret Hassall with friend an and computers, an extremely popular real difference to the health, comfort neighbour Mona Latham, former Landlady feature of the day. and safety of our older residents of the Butchers Arms, enjoying their lunch Young and old had a good whilst saving them money at the event. time together. Jane Lancaster LAP.
School Arts Week at Ravensmead During the spring term, as part of our curriculum, Ravensmead Primary school had an Arts week giving the children, from Nursery through to year 6, the opportunity to produce Art work connected to their specific topic area. Unfortunately the year 4 children were not involved, as they were away on a residential. During the week the children have experienced a range of media and materials with parents and volunteers coming in to school to support the fantastic Art work produced. The Press print designs and Batiks. projects. The children in Year 5 had a Artwork ranged from Artwork inspired Both the teaching staff and the visit from the artist Faith Bebbington, by the artist Guiseppe Arcimboldo, Shoe children thoroughly enjoyed the Arts who produced 3D wallpaper linked to designs inspired by the “The Elves & the week, continuing the high profile of the the theme of William Morris, as part Shoemaker”, Artwork inspired by the Artsmark Gold award achieved by the of their Victorians topic. This resulted story of “The Hungry Caterpillar”, Space school. in a final Arts Exhibition on Friday rockets, Andy Warhol inspired Alien Mrs. M. Goodall 8th February, where parents and the portraits, Mood boards connected to Assistant Head teacher community were invited in to see the the Victorians, Stained glass windows, and Art Co-ordinator. 28 Features Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss In this time, there has been very little nursery class and when I saw what A Toothy Tale improvement in the dental health of impact it had on them, I wondered if children. Annual surveys show that maybe others would like it, too. from Audley-born 30% of 5-14 year olds have Unfortunately, getting a book dental decay and extraction of decayed published is incredibly difficult so I Dentist. teeth is the third most common reason decided to put my money where my for children having a general anesthetic. (Sugarbug-free) mouth is and self- Although I love my work, I find publish. statistics like this heartbreaking. The result is something we are very Unfortunately, from my beautiful little proud of - Open Wide...What’s corner of the North East coast, I am Inside? However, without the pretty powerless to make big changes marketing department of a publishing but I hope this book could make a small house behind us, it is up to us to spread difference. the word. We have had the book Part of my work is showing children featured in the Telegraph magazine how to brush their teeth and trying to and our local newspaper. It is for sale make them understand why they need via our website shop, the National to do it. Childbirth Trust and major online This means explaining it to everyone retailers and also available to borrow from pre-schools to disinterested from Newcastle City Libraries. Alexandra McQuire (now Rushworth) teenagers whilst also getting parents We see the book as not only a story attended Ravensmead Primary School to understand what an important role book for parents to buy or borrow from from 1979 and then went on to they play in their child’s oral health and a library but also as a teaching aid. Newcastle-under-Lyme School. sensible diet. I hope to see it in waiting rooms, Alexandra was born in the Parish of Unfortunately, another part is schools, nurseries and libraries, making Audley and is the daughter of Eileen restoring and extracting far too many a difference to how children and & Barry McQuire who still live in the teeth that the Sugarbugs got to before parents care for their teeth. village. She was married at the local I did. This only reinforces my desire to With these different markets in mind church in Audley and now lives on the tell as many children as possible why we have created the book in two sizes North East coast with her husband they need to take care of their teeth. - 148mm square and 210mm square - Simon and their two young daughters. Over the years, I developed the former being ideal to give away as a Alexandra from a young age showed something my nurse called my bedtime story. interest in dentistry, which led to her ‘poo story’. Rather than say that We are also developing an oversized working during her holidays in the John Streptococcus mutans ferment sugars book for playgroups, nurseries and Ball Dental Surgery in Chester Road and starches in your mouth to produce schools to read out to a larger group Audley and then eventually going on to acid and that this acid environment and a range of posters. train as a dentist at Sheffield University. promotes tooth decay. There are plenty more new ideas for She now works as a Community I tell children that Sugarbugs eat the Sugarbugs, too, I can’t make an Dentist for Northumberland Health your leftovers and (when they can’t find impact on those BASCD statistics - I Authority where she specializes a loo inside your mouth) they poo on just hope the Sugarbugs can! in providing treatment for anxious our teeth. Not surprisingly they find it Below Alexandra relaxing with her children and those with special needs. utterly revolting! publication. Alexandra recently won a national But, it also helps them make the link award for her work with children in between what they eat, why they need care. to brush and what will happen if they Alexandra has also written a book in don’t. which she reveals how heartbreaking Once I had my own children, I saw how it was to find how high the poor oral much they enjoyed reading rhyming health statistics in children were and we storybooks and decided to write the include an article written by her below. ‘poo story‘ in rhyme for them. By this time, my talented sister-in- Let’s talk ‘poo’ law, Helen, had given up work as a solicitor to be a mum and set up an I have worked in the world of illustration company, Ibex Illustration. dentistry for the past 22 years and for Helen brought to life my story with the last 14 years as a pediatric dentist her bright and bold illustrations. with Northumbria Dental Services. 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Leddys Field is springing,the pond has been churning with active frogs. These had been absent for some years and their return is due to the water being clear and unpolluted - our regular visiting environmental experts tells me they will not come if the water has been contaminated by weed killer. These must be used sparingly animals. The importance of the Dog At the end of a prolonged winter the everywhere and NOT AT ALL by water Fouling Laws can be understood area does look a bit tired but a walker as the water creatures breath through when we see the children playing and who is a psychologist commented their skin. picnicking by the pond with little fishing that the wear was, “a sign of healthful The main advantage for the area is nets and crusts for the ducks. activity”. that frogs will attract other wildlife - the Please feel free to report any dog Each year the miracle of the growth heron and ducks and waterfowl will owners breaking the fouling laws to the spurt of spring will hide all traces of want to come for breakfast! Dog Warden or councillors including Val wear and tear for another year. The importance of the pond to the Pearson 01782 722959. Cllr. Val Pearson. local environmental diversity has been A disabled child returned from a recognised by Louise Wallace, who is outing there in her special stroller/ the Conservation Officer, Regeneration wheelchair with the wheels horribly The Wood Lane Art Group and Development Directorate at smelly. Bread for the ducks is OK Thursday Art Group are again holding Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough in moderation and will not pollute an exhibition of their work. Council in her recent reassessment of the water or “artificially inflate the The Venue is: the area. bird population” according to our THE AUDLEY COMMUNITY This would, “Give it some additional environmentalist. CENTRE. protection if the area was ever The trees. a mix of native species, The Date is: threatened by development.” are a real responsibility for the Parish SATURDAY 29TH JUNE 2013 The wildlife area is used increasingly Council and one that the councillors 10AM TO 3PM heavily by a great variety of people - take seriously. Bert Proctor, the Chair, Please come along and take a look, exactly as intended. has been inspecting them and seeking entrance is free and light refreshments These are walkers and groups of advice on their management. will be provided. young people socialising there in the At the 18th April Council meeting he For more information contact Margaret evenings as the weather improves. put forward a motion which was passed Williams There are the dog walkers most of unanimously to undertake a Woodland whom are very aware of their legal Review to ensure the future of the 01782 721543 responsibility to clean up after their wildlife area. Parish of Audley We look forward to hearing from you. 8.00am (Set up at 7.30am) until Medieval Society Parish of Audley Medieval Society 11.30am (P.A.M.S.) Invite you to their To book please contact Dawn on We are a ‘living history’ group. We 077921450599 are all ‘unpaid’ volunteers. Our group Car Boot and Table is only able to continue because of Top Sales All monies raised from these events are the continued support of ‘unpaid’ held on the following Saturdays used to hopefully enable the Medieval volunteers, donations and fund-raising. 1st June 2013, 6th July 2013 and Community Fair to be held in April We are a ‘not-for-profit’group. All 3rd August 2013, 5th October 2013 the following year. Thank you for your monies raised throughout the year are 2nd November 2013, 7th December continued support. used for the next year’s Saint George’s 2013 and 1st February 2014. Day Celebrations held in April. If you Medieval and Community Fair would like to become part of our group, To be held at the Audley Community make a donation or help us in an event, Centre, Nantwich Rd., Audley ST7 8HD Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th please do get in touch. Indoor table £7 Outdoor Space £6 April 2014 30 Whats going on in OUR parish Audley CommAudleyun Communityity New Newss G&L.J. Fairbanks & Son Pool End Nursery, Leycett Lane, Leycett ST5 6AN Hanging Baskets, Bedding plants, Container plants, Perennials & Shrubs.
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