BROWNHILLS ISSUE NO. 66 DISTRIBUTED TO OVER MARCH 1995 7,500 HOUSEHOLDS AND 25p WHEN SOLD BUSINESSES MONTHLY THE ROAD CHAOS MORE BOBBIES HAS ENDED ON THE 1995 commenced with an a left turn by the Shire Oak Pub Shire Oak Newsagents and off­ unwanted gift for residents, shop­ from the Walsall Wood direction Licence had a large notice in their keepers and other businesses in of the A452? window, stating :- BEAT! the Shire Oak region of To aggravate the situation, 'We apologise to all our cus­ Local residents will be Brownhills. Chaos, lasting nigh due to virtually stationary south­ tomers for any inconvenience delighted to know that in an on ten weeks has caused fumes bound traffic on the M6 from due to the Road Works. effort to improve Police from stationary vehicles to pol­ Junctions 11 and 12 to Spaghetti Thank you' Response, Brownhills Police lute the area, noise from drills, Junction, Birmingham, many Station is to be up-graded with difficulty in access to local shops heavy goods drivers utilise They will be looking forward effect from Monday, 3rd April and diversions adding miles onto Brownhills as a 'rat-run' to in to their regular customers, and 1995. Frequently, the Gazette journeys. order to reach their destinations passing motorists, having the has given reports of deliberate Were you one of the drivers on time. opportunity of calling in once vandalism in the area, and who took the 'scenic route' down The contractors did their level again. W.P.C. Anne Dickinson pro­ the A461 through Sandhills, left best to complete the job in the Just a thought, why is it that vides monthly Crime at the bottom of the hill, left promised eight weeks, but could road-works, with their inevitable Prevention news. again past Grasmere Gardens to not compensate for the inclement diversions and countless cones From the beginning of April, reach your destination in weather we have experienced so always mushroom prior to the 20 Police will muster at Brownhills, just because you were far this year. end of the financial year ending Brownhills, to work in five unaware that you couldn't make Mr. & Mrs. T. Singh of the in March? shifts, - with 3 - 4 'bobbies' on each shift - to coincide with the launch of a Central Control Enterprise in the Wood Room, based at Green Lane, Walsall for the whole of the Mark Sanders is a young man, and products by design art form. 4000 feet in order to raise funds for Metropolitan Borough. Two in his twenties, who lives in Walsall He was nominated and attended a Cancer Research and has cycled Police Cars will in use in Wood and attended Shire Oak local course last year which was seventy miles from the National Brownhills. Comprehensive School, then went sponsored by the Princes Trust, this Exhibition Centre to Oxford to raise Let's hope that this increase on to college and attained qualifica­ enterprising young man has also funds for the Heart Foundation. in members of the tions at Wolverhampton University had poetry published, and he is We wish Mark every success Constabulary will deter the and is now a qualified Design brimming over with life and labour and that his determination and mindless individuals, who Engineer. saving ideas and inventions. drive receive their due reward for make our lives a misery in This young man specialises in Mark requires financial backing this local 'Whizz Kid'. He can be Brownhills with their thought­ greeting card, specialist plate and in the form of a sponsor to launch contacted on Brownhills 370267. less actions. 'Tee' shirt company promotional his business enterprise with the items. Mark has a particular inter­ necessary financial back-up, he est in promoting Walsall and the feels that in the present economic FOR ALL THAT'S NEW Black Country region through his climate jobs could be created for the design specialism in this field and unemployed across the region and ON THE JOB SCENE LOOK AT he feels that there is a market for his then nationwide. Previously Mark talents, by promoting companies also found time to parachute from PAGE 11

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astated, a right mess, I was too young much as her family do. EDITORIAL to do anything then, but on this pre­ Finally a big thank you to Dr. Articles and photographs to Car sent scheme are we to allow a further Kundou who looked after her, and be considered for 50 years of devastation, I sincerely never hid the truth from her, so she publication should be sent Parking hope not. was always at peace with her situation to The Editor, That's enough to be going on with which as with the rest of her life she Brownhills Gazette, Dear Sir, at the moment, we need to be alert oth­ took straight oil" the chin. erwise we will remain. God be with you morn and rest in c/o Baker Bond, I note our local councillors are making efforts to bring Brownhills to peace. The world is all the lesser for 183 High Street, Brownhills "The forgotten town" its knees, our latest episode, car park­ the loss of a magnificent lady. WS86HW ing on the old racecourse, application Cheers The Stackhouse Family by Spook Erection (Brownhills Glyn Holloway Advertising Market) turned down, why, because 0543 452840/1 or we might have travellers using it. P.S. One valid point in this weeks 0217896768 Here we have a classic, Tesco intro­ press. Even Walsall Council paid a ducing pay booths, car parking area solicitor £8,550 to represent them sup­ Group Editor diminished, 700 + houses being built, posedly against the BNRR Road. Historical Rosalie Bott extra cars using Brownhills, offer of Unfortunately he did not stick to car park turned down. It would 0217896855 his brief and seemed to have acted con­ appear everything we ask for is being trary to orders. Society sabotaged. Do I detect a certain cynicism with Dear Editor, Gazette Series I am informed bore holes are being our Tory overlords or am I getting sus­ The Brownhills-Walsall Wood Sheldon/South Yardley, dug by the Barnets Lane cemetery. On picious in my declining years. Historical Society had a lovely night Hodge Hill, querying "we are having a road over G.C.H on Tuesday, February 28, at Millfield Castle Bromwich, the railway to the AS, Barnets ume is School, Bill Mayo, Geoff Harrington Chelmsley Wood, too narrow for anymore traffic, or are and Brian Rollins produced a new we joining up with development in Coleshill/Water Orton, series of photographic slides for our Deakin Avenue. I await answers with enjoyment. A packed house supported Brownhills, Harbome, interest. Bearwood/Warley Thank You the society and we were most grateful Good to see disabled parking bays for their support. and Pelsall in the High Street. The traffic war­ Dear Editor, Many thanks lads - keep up the Monthly Gazette Series dens are having a field day pinching On behalf of the family of George good work. Circulation 67,500 illegal parkers. Pity they don't do the and Edith Stackhouse, who have both Our next meeting is Tuesday same at Silver Court, one bay in a ter­ passed away in the last six weeks. I March 21st at Millfield School, 7.30 Publishers rible spot over hump, the other one would like to thank all of their friends p.m. admission 50p. Baker Bond permanently occupied by a shopkeeper. who have comforted morn after the David Vodden of English Heritage Have you notice all the road works death of our father, and helped morn in is speaking aided with slides on (Printing & Publishing) Ltd going on. Shire Oaks suffering really her time of need. Especially her very P.O. Box 1 "Lichfield Cathedral". We should have badly, is it my imagination is the road good friends and neighbours Beryl and a good night. 183 High Street, narrow and footpaths wider. A really Elsie, without whom she would not Congratulations to Pat Thomas at Brownhills, Walsall, superb footpath from traffic lights to have survived for as long as she did, as Community Lounge, Shire Oak West Midlands WS8 6HW Stonnall, pity not many will use it, she was in terrible pain due to the can­ School, on May 3rd they have a scoop, while all this is going on our own foot­ cer which finally beat her on Sunday Air Marshall Johnny Johnstone and paths are a disgrace. evening 12th February at 6.20. Laddie Lucas two fighter pilots from REG & TERRY What will really happen if our toi­ I would also like to thank the staff "Battles of Britain" days are honour­ lets are reopened, will we have a per­ of White Team of St. Giles Hospice, ing us with their presence. At time of WEDDING CARS manent attendant or will they be van­ Whittington, who were so kind and print there could well be a larger dalised at will. considerate in her final hours. Also 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE venue. No more news on Brownhills Mr. & Mrs. John Short of Chasetown Pat tells me the room is restricted WHITE MERCEDES Common application for clay removal. who helped morn arrange both her own to 60 seats so there will be many disap­ VINTAGE CAR I well remember playing cricket on and father's funerals. They were really pointed. Well done. the Swan field 50 years ago, the good to her as were the staff and her TEl: WALSALL 2.2.564 OR All the best PELSALL 682973 OR 684014 Coppice was beautiful, field smashing. friends at the Little Bloxwich Day EVENINGS/WEEKENDS Today land ripped up and the area dev- Hospice, who I know will miss her as Glyn Holloway YOU'LL FIND OUR PRICES LOOKING FOR TYRES? HARD TO BEAT! Pro~Fit Tyres & Exhausts Ltd. Unit 9, Coppice Side Industrial Estates, Brownhills WS8 7EY.·

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Look the World in the Eye with ·. Stylish Shades.frcnn SILVER COURT OPTICIANS WE STOCK A FULL RANGE INCLUDING: e BUDGET FRAMES e LARGE SELECTION OF FASHION FRAMES e SAFETY SPECTACLES e CONTACT LENSES e HEARING AID SERVICE • HEARING AID BATTERIES Call in or telephone for details: BRYAN w. SEAMAN (F.F.D.O.) 17 SILVER COURT, HIGH STREET, BROWNHILLS. TEL. 01543 372504 1\gifswood 9\[urseries The children, staff and parents cils and bookmarks are presented of Ogley Hay Infant School have according to the number of books been participating in a Walsall read or s hared with others. If RAILSWOOD DRIVE, PELSALL project titled "Books and they use the local library they are Beyond". The Project co-ordina­ given a raffle ticket for each book VISIT OUR YOUNG PLANT CENTRE tor Mrs Joan Gorman stated that issued and a prize is given each l,OOO's of plugs and rooted cuttings available. the aim of the project is to devel­ week. Friday lOth March was the op reading skills, particularly to: PLUGS INCLUDE: Busy Lizzie, Begonia, Petunia, Salvia, final day of a Reading Focused a. increase parental involvement Fortnight w ithin the school and Antirrhinums, African Marigolds, Nicotiana, Lobelia etc. in their child's education Wellephant from Walsall Fire b. introduce the scope of reading Service visited the school to pre­ ROOTED CUmNGS INCLUDE: A good range of basket and the use of public facilities sent awards to the children, par­ plants, fuchsias, geraniums (bush and trailing). ie Library ents and staff. c. stress the idea of reading for Pictured here are Susan Also the fantastic Petunia Surfinia enjoyment Campbell aged 6 w ho has read in a range of varieties. The project began in January 210 books and Christopher Nash and will be running until the end aged 6 who has read 195 books Shrubs, Conifers, Composts etc. of March throughout the school. since the project began in January. ALWAYS AVAIIABLE. All children within school have Mrs. Brunskill is a parent who been encouraged to participate has participated in the project and and rewards such as badges, pen- has read over 4000 pages. SUNDAY BUS SERVICE FOR CLAYHANGER J unmON no.AO During the last meeting of the Walsall and Wolverhampton Transport Users Advisory Committee, it was announced by Eddie l Faulkener - Bus Operations Manager for Chase Buses - they are to run a Sunday Service through Clayhanger. Councillor Eardley and committee who have been pressing for this for 3 years were delighted. nPELSALL(01922)682276 4 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, MARCH 1995 PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HARVEY - NELLIE (Mom) - Passed STACKHOUSE GEORGE BARNARD - BILL - 6th April 1994 I BIRTHDAY away February 24th 1995. No words EDWARD - 1.5.14 -30.12.94 wonder to your graveside, I place can say just how we feel, what hap­ Reunitied after such a short time, 53 each flower with care, but no one pened seems so unreal. You left so Golden Years, even God had to bring knows the heartache as I turn and quietly, made no fuss, but broke our them back together. Rest in peace leave you there. Daughter Sheila and hearts. Good night, God Bless. Mom and Dad. Tony xxx. Daughter, Joan, Son-in-law Dave. NOTICE OF THANKS BROOKES - TOM - March llth 1994. HARVEY - NELLIE - Passed away Caring husband, dad and grandad. suddenly, 24 February, no longer in PERRY - GEORGE - Iris and Mervyn One year ago you passed away, tears our lives but always in our hearts. would sincerely like to thank rela­ in our eyes we wipe away, the ache in Love, daughter Audrey, son-in-law tives, friends and neighbours of the our hearts will always stay. Sadly John and grandson Ian. late George for their kind floral trib­ missed, always remembered. Loving utes and messages of sympathy on wife Lorna, daughters, son-in-laws, HARVEY - NELLIE (Auntie) - She our sad loss. Special thanks to Doctor was always very special and we won't grandchildren and families. Norton of Shelfield for his kindness MEACHAM - (SID and CON) - Dad forget the day when God in all his and care of George and wife Tillie wisdom called her with him to stay. 17.7.93, Mom 11.3.75. Memories keep during the last few years. God Bless you close to us, we are never far apart, She loved me like a daughter, my fam­ You All. ily became hers too. I hope that she every day you are in our thoughts and DANIEL· DOROTHY (MARKLAW) STACKHOUSE • EDITH -To all was always aware just how much we forever in our hearts. God Bless: Pat - Happy 80th birthday. All our love, friends, family and relations. The fam­ loved her too, God Bless, Eunice and and Charlie, Trevor and Lily and Mervyn, Iris, Sandra, David, Sarah, ily of the late Edith, w ish to thank all Malcolm, Alan, Angela, Andrew and Grandchildren. Sally, James and Emma. xx who came to her funeral. For flowers PERRY - TILLIE - Dear Mom and boys. and donations to the Little Bloxwich Gran. Passed away March 7th 1994. PERRY - GEORGE - A dear dad and DEATHS Day Hospice, and a big thank you to One year today. Sometimes it seems a grandad. Passed away suddenly 23 too good neighbours and friends Beryl lifetime and sometimes just a day, but HARVEY - NELLIE (Nan) - God saw February 1995. You heard God's gen­ and Elsie. From all her family. in our hearts you are always loved, you getting weary, he did what he tle call and with farewells left unspo­ and never far away. Iris, Mervin, thought best, he put his arms around. ken, you quietly left us all. Re-united IN MEMORY Sarah and Sally. with Mom. God Bless you both. Iris, you and whispered come to rest. Love ' WRIGHT - RON - March llth 1992. Mervyn, Sarah and Sally. BARNARD - BILL - 6th April 1994 you always, g randchildren, Kevin, Love and memories keep you near as Stephen and Ellen. PERRY - GEORGE - God bless and One lonely year without you, no one know the heartache I try so hard to time unfolds another year. Loving HARVEY - NELLIE (Wife) -Passed keep you in his care. From friends and hide, no one knows how many times wife Iris. neighbours of Hussey Road and away on February 24th, 1995. No I've cried. Life is so empty without WRIGHT - RON - March llth 1992. Wallace Road. words can say just how I feel, The loss you, the days and nights go slow, but Now and always, never far from my of you is so unreal, you left so sudden SHEARD - ERIC -Words are few, in my heart you will always be there, thoughts. Loving daughter Lynn and to my regret, but in my heart I will though ts are deep, memories of you because I loved you so. Your loving Rick. we will always keep. Rest in Peace. never forget. God Bless loving hus­ wife Lena xxx. WRIGHT - RON - March llth 1992. band Cliff. Friends a nd neighbours, Vicarage BARNARD - BILL - One year April Always loved and remembered. Son HARVEY - NELLIE - Safe in the arms Close. 6th. Grandad deep in my heart your. Derek, Sue, Peter and Joanne. of Jesus, will be remembered always,' STACKHOUSE - EDITH (nee memories I keep, no one knows how Anne. Walker) - 13.1.17 - 12.2.95 often I weep. When by myself lonely BIRTHDAY MEMORY and sad, I long for the wonderful grandad I had. You can't come back I WALKER - ANNE - (NA NCE) - know that's true, but one day l'U come 17.3.95 - Nance, no matter how we to you. Miss you loads, grandaughter, spend our days, no matter what we Helenxxxx do, no memory dawns, no evenin g TESCO BARNARD (Grandad) - One year has falls, without a thought of you. Wish passed since that sad day, you closed we could say Happy Birthday to you. your eyes and slipped away. You left Loving husband Ron xxxxx. Carole us quietly without a fuss, and broke and Ian, Sue and Bob, Grandaughters the hearts of all of us. God Bless, Love Sharon and Mandy. niece and PETROL STATION Melanie, Richard, Daniel and Lewis Nephew, Elaine a nd Bob and son xx. Adam. xxxx. 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It's back we go to Clayhanger for this month's photo which BROWNHILLS ARCHIVES depicts the Clayhanger Villa soccer team of 1932-33. It must have been some team, by the impressive display of tro­ phies they've gathered, but I won­ der if anyone can tell us which cups they were and help name some of the players and committee. The photo is supplied by Mrs. I. Dalton of Clayhanger where father is second left on the back row and, a fact I can confirm because it is my grandfather, Tom Wright. Other names we have got are: Back row: Ernie Lote, Tom Wright, Mr.Lees, Joe Doram. Next row down: Ron Jones, Stan Newman, ?, Newman,?,?,?,?, Arthur Tennant, ? Wood, A Tennant. Bottom row: Only Joe Richards recognised. Sitting: M. Myatt, Mr. Wood. If you can help with more infor­ mation ring Brian on Brownhills 372491. Our old friend Mr. Doug Birch rang in with a mine of information, including naming the missing scout on last month's picture, as Bill Bird. Doug remembered all the lads in the group and the whereabouts of some of them to this day. Pelsall Methodist Opera Group "B' "B' Pel sail Pelsall Present 684822 684822 Calamity Jane ~illage ~akerp Wednesday 5th April - Saturday Bth April 1995 at High class bakers and confectioners Brownhills Community Theatre, 55 High Street, Pelsall Deakin Avenue, Brownhills Booking forms available from R. Downes Newsagent, High Street, For all your Fresh Crusty Bread & Confectionery. all freshly baked Daily, Plus Fresh Hot Cross Buns Brownhills and Kind Thoughts, High Street, Pelsall or contact Andrew Farrington 01922 683143 WHOLESALE ORDERS WELCOME Price £4.25 and £3.25 CAN ALSO DELIVER Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, Music by Sammy Fain, Opening Hours 9.00am - 4.30prn By kind pemrissio11 of Josef Weinberger Ud. llDllDAY RIGBT OUJT THE TROOPER RESTAURANT WINTER WARMER SPECIALS ! (SUNDAY - FRIDAY) ~=====~ UNBEATABLE QUALITY AND VALUE - 2 x 8oz Pepper Steaks in a BOOKINGS FOR delicous sauce. £8. 00 FOR 2 includes chips and peas ~~M01HER'S FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT, WEDDING, BIRTHDAYS, CHRISTENING, ANNIVERSARIES. OAV FULL A-LA-CARTE 1'4ENV - SILVER SERVICE & EAS1ER SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIALS Now 8elng taken 2 x 8oz Rump Steaks Topped with Cheddar Cheese Includin Chips & Peas 2 for £8. 00 Listed in CAMRA Good Beer Guide PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT Watling Street, AS, Wall, Nr. Lichfield. Tel: 01543 480413 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, MARCH 1995 11 ~\,OYAf~ EMPLOYMENT 0-l 1'-:p.. trt l :::::> -0 0 71> ~ )>A1 E tf'\ C> SERVICE "

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Contact: Brownhills Jobcentre -107 Hi~h Street, Brownhills - 01543 452101 12 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, MARCH 1995 Thinking Day remembered ACE AT HEART Janet Latin of Ace Care Agency, lSa High Street, Brownhills, wishes The 2nd Walsall Wood Brownie Bass Brewery at Burton-On-Trent to express thanks to all the local people who have already approached Pack meet at St Johns Primary and enjoyed a ride on a Dray her, and passed on wonderful reports to others to encourage further School, Walsall Wood every Horse pulled wagon. service from the agency. Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7.30 The pack are preparing for a "We intend to continue our first rate service for as long as people p.m. under the auspices of their forthcoming visit to camp at need us. We are a growing concern thanks to you all". leaders Pam Millington (Brown Beaudesert and are looking for­ If you can need our service in Personal and Domestic Care, Owl) and Carol Shepherd (Snowy ward to a visit to Aldridge Police Decorating or Gardening, please telephone the office on 01543 454438 Owl) and Ann Porter (Tawny Station on 26th March regarding or call in the office. Owl). Crime Prevention. The Pack consists of thirty The Brownie members obvious­ members aged 7 years to 10 years, ly enjoy their participation and its ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE was formed twenty years ago and activities in this thriving pack. continues to thrive. On a recent They have lots of fun and an outlet visit the pack were celebrating for their energy and then progress­ PELSALL HALL CARE 'Thinking Day' when the members ing on to become Girl Guides. The think of other Brownies and movement provides excellent Guides all over the world, this is training and comeradership for HOME FOR THE ELDERLY celebrated every February 22nd these future citizens. Sited at the top of Mouse Hill All rooms are single, spacious and which was the founders of the near the junction of Hall Lane and comfortable, and the residents are movement Lord and Lady Baden­ Brownhills (CA) Paradise Lane, Pelsall, Pelsall Hall encouraged to add to the decor Powell's Birthdays. Care Home for the Elderly, estab­ with their own personal belong­ The members take the Brownie Photographic Club lished in 1987, is sited in two acres ings. law and promise, and can become of mature gardens. It is a Victorian Some of the local inhabitants involved in acquiring badges, The Annual General Meeting of building that has been extended who live at Pelsall Hall include which improve their knowledge in the Brownhills (C.A.) Photographic recently, and tastefully refurbished Miss Lily Duce (98), Mrs. Annie various topics from bell-ringing, Club will be held at Brownhills to a high standard. It is a focus Hall (92), Mrs. Edith Cuss (92), Mr. agility, first aid, music, computing, Community School on Thursday point within the village, enjoying William Clews (81), Mrs. Alice swimming and riding and many 30th March at 8 p.m. strong links with the local church­ Wilkes (89) and Mrs. Marjorie many more subjects which The Membership of the club has es and schools. Hickingbottom (80). enhance the members skills. fallen over the past two years and The Proprietors are Mr. Anand A full Social Calendar takes The Brownies attend Pack holi­ one item on the agenda will be to and Mrs. Santi Bhaugeerutty who place, with frequent local trips, days which are held at a different discuss the survival of the club. between them have 47 years in outings and functions, music ther­ venues each year. In the past they Past members and anyone inter­ nursing, care of the elderly, gener­ apy, and indoor games. Support have visited the new O lympic ested in the future of the club are al and psyshiatric care. They for these is given by the Pelsall Stadium at Sheffield in Yorkshire asked to attend this important bought Pelsall Hall in October Hall League of Friends the and last year paid a visit to the meeting. 1986, and it was converted into a Members of which include :- Mr. & Residential Care Home for the Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Westwood, Mrs. Elderly and registered in June Smith and Mr. & Mrs. Slyn. One of WHEN YOU HAVE TO BE 1987. Currently there is accommo­ the main fund-raisers this year will dation for thirty people in 26 be the Summer Fete. Single Rooms and 2 Double The costs are met entirely by ON TIME - WE ARE! Rooms. the D.S.S., but private clients are Each resident is encouraged to welcome too. lead their life as independently as Any readers of The Pelsall Post 24 HOUR • 7 DAY SERVICE possible enjoying their own hob­ who may require further details bies and interests, and all assis­ should telephone Anand or Santi BEE tance is provided when required. on 01922-693399. Pelsall Tel: (01922) FOR PEOPLE & PARCELS GOING PLACES! JA y 693399 AIRPORT TRANSFERS MINI BUS Hall & PICKUPS FOR ALL Residential Care Home For The Elderly OUR SPECIALITY! OCCASIONS

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Distinctive memorials Senior Citizens can be obtained will be holding their Annual ..• from the School Office or from Summer Fayre. This year the .... School Association members. Fayre will feature "Crackers the Floral tributes arranged The sale is normally very well Clown" performing during the • attended as many bargains can afternoon, a five a side junior .... Prepayment bond available at be obtained. All items are 1/3 of football competition, aerobics • catalogue price or less. Plenty of display, the school bands, a today's prices variety in what you can buy - roundabout, a bouncing castle Knitwear, Jogging Suits, Sports and many other attractions. A socks, Trousers, plus lots more. limited number of stalls will be 9 High Street, Brownhills The Fashion Show and sale will available for private stallholders take place in t h e Main Hall, and anyone interested should North Buildings at 7.30 p.m. If contact Mrs. G. Sweet at Shire Tel: 01543 452896 you have been unable to obtain a Oak School on 01543 452518. A ticket before the night please standard charge of £5.00 per just come along! stall is normally requested. The 1 Birmingham Rd. Lichfield Tel: 01543 416660 On Saturday, 13th May, 1995 Grand Prize Draw which is held the School Association will again at the fayre should be a great Hatherton St. Walsall Tel: 01922 21808 be organising a Folk Evening attraction with a first prize of featuring "The Staffordshire £100 and second prize of £50. 49 Park Rd. Cannock Tel: 01543 572644 Men". This event will take place Many other prizes will also be in the Community Lounge at provided. Anyone interested in 8.00 p.m. Tickets a re £3.50 helping to support this venture including refreshments. 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Most people its foliage. Last minute plantings of ings. levelling in the depressions. Yes the prefer to grow their own seedlings for bare root hedging and trees should be lawn will look sad for a couple of obvious reasons, but it is well worth Last month, the lawn is certainly done now before "Sap Rise" along weeks or so, but having dusted in considering purchasing ready grown putting on some growth as the colder with any pruning of clematis, being seed and sharp sand at 4oz per sq. yd. seedlings and also rooted cuttings (a weather rapidly loses its grip, with careful not to prune early flowering with the final levelling (making sure fairly new concept introduced by spe­ many gardeners already out mowing varieties. At this time of year, make you have matched your seed type cialist commercial nurserymen) with on fine days. As your lawn is proba­ sure all staked and ties are main­ with the help of your Garden the smaller grower in mind, quality­ bl y the most prominent feature in tained for as foliage develops in Centre/Seedsman), the difference varieties- and costs should give you a your garden it certainly deserves a spring wind pressure is dramatically will be well worth it. A dressing of pleasant surprise, always try to be on increased on specimens such as stan­ good maintaining programme to perhaps ''Top Lawn" on the existing the look out for new introductions keep it looking at its best. dard and weeping standard roses and areas at the rate of 2oz per 10 sq ft. such as in Pansies an old favourite of cherries and how sad to see one of It's surprising how you can trans­ (60g per sq mtr) will quickly reduce mine. Have you seen "'Padparadja" these prized plants snapped off in a form just a grassed area into a superb any weed infestations feeding the what a tongue twister, what a colour, gale when a course of minutes could lawn to be proud of by spending a lit­ lawn at the same time. (Ask your completely different and unusual, have prevented it happening. tle time each week working on it. Garden Centre for the free loan of a rich sharp brandy /apricot, well The Vegetable Plot is I feel a great For example take a lawn that may fertiliser spreader for this job which is worth a try, giving you a flush of temptation to get "cracking" with, have seen better years and is suffering usually a deposit/refundable on a flower the whole summer through but do remember we are only in from areas of subsidence of "lumps return basis). The "New" areas can and so weather resistant. Petunias March and it is very easy to get lulled and bumps" as people say, usually be treated in the same way after these days come in many forms and into a false sense of security especially this is caused originally by failure to establishment. It should not be too colours, with Grandiflora (Red with some of the lovely warm days ensure that in preparation of the lawn long before you have your friends Picotes) - the cloud series, - sparkle we have had. Be on your guard for bed, the compaction and levels have and neighbours commenting and say­ mixed, bonanza (double) - pepper­ sharp frosts which obviously can probably left a lot to be desired. ing "Gosh" how do you get your mint daddy - and Pink Cascade. All cause havoc and frustration after all However, you will find the easiest lawn to look like that. Through superb for baskets and tubs etc. your hard work. 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Russell on 22nd, 23rd and 24th Aaron Watkinson took more shots £100 - Mr Lockett 70 4thApril March. This hilarious comedy about than the whole team put together £100 - Mrs Swann 35 Soloists' Concert a school trip to Wales is directed and and still did not manage to score. £100 - Mrs Frost 69 Sth April produced by Mr Stephen Barnett, the Paul Wells proved strong in offence £100 - Mrs Gray 112 Year 8 Parents' Evening Head of Drama at the school. Mr and defence, Shaun "Dezza" Derry £100 - L Powell 57 lOth - 24th April Barnett has earned a reputation in added a lot of noise to the team, Karl £50-DWeaver% F.aster Holidays Walsall for productions of a very Wheeler looked impressive until £25 - B Holmes 6 high standard. injured, Mark Lee used his height to £15 - J Wadham 60 Home and School This play is the latest perfor­ great advantage, "Pretty Boy" £10 - KG Williams 52 Association - Events Ankrett managed to keep his hair in JANUARY95: mance from a school whose dramatic Frog Rare Night-Friday, 31st March place. Neil Williams is a sound play­ £50 - J Wadham 60 reputation is rapidly growing. -£2 er and Mark Joiner lumbered around £25- MJames51 Tickets are available from the the court in his own inimitable style. £15 - K Whitehouse 82 Tickets obtainable from school office. school from lst March and it is £10 - JWilson 39 expected to draw a wide audience. DAVID MURPHY APPEAL MAY 1996- ORLANDO like Pupils were touched by the plight Anyone who would to join Brownhills Community the 300 Club draw which is run by BASKETBALL of David Murphy, the Great Wyrley Association is planning another of its The Year 9 Basketball team have toddler in need of surgery for a the Home and School Association to popular holidays to Orlando USA in completed their league programme spinal tumour. raise funds to use for the good of the May19%. with mixed success. As this was Marie Pawley collected money in pupils, should contact Brownhills If you are interested in joining us School on (01543) 452886. their first experience of competitive assemblies and raised £90. Lee on this holiday please call Georgina Basketball it came as a great shock to Probert raised a further £13 running The 300 Club costs £2 per month (Community Office 452119) or meet a very organised Sneyd team in a "Name the Teddy" whilst a further and can be payable monthly or bi­ Audrey (School Office 452886) for annual by banker's order. their first match. To their credit, after £65 was raised by a group of Year 9 further information. a resounding defeat, the boys contin­ girls who were sponsored for a fancy FOOD FOR THOUGHT.. .. ued to practice and enjoyed some dress day. COMMUNITY EVENTS: very close matches with mixed In March 1994, Brownhills In the Community Lounge on results. Highlights of the season 300 CLUB WINNERS: Community School became an Saturday, lst April - "Black Country were the first victory over Manor NOVEMBER: approved centre to teach and exam­ Night" starring Aynuk and Ayli Farm and a very good team perfor­ £50-J Cooksey No 123 ine the Basic Food Hygience with full supporting cast with mance against Barr Beacon which £25 - Mr Brett 26 Certificate course (IEHO) to all "Finders Keepers" (four piece band) saw them defeat a much bigger £15 - Mrs Stokes 186 Keystage 4 Food and Post-16 stu­ and "Dandy" (duo). Tickets avail­ team in their last match. Jonathan £10 - Mr Owens 18 dents. This is a 6 week course which able for the Community Office "Slam Dunk" Brett proved inspira­ DECEMBER: covers important industrial food (Deakin Avenue) £6 each or £8 with tiona I as captain until injury kept £100 - Mrs Astbury 1452 hygjence issues including good food a Fish and Chip Supper handling, practices and storage, leg­ ACITVITIES CENTRE: islation and pest control. All students LADIES KEEP FIT - WEDNES­ sit an examination after completing DAYS 8- 9.30 p.m. the course and we were delighted Wednesdays commencing !larons laxis that 62, Keystage 4 Food Technology Wednesday, 15th March TEA students successfully passed. DANCES on WEDNESDAY after­ They each received their noons 2.00 - 4.00 pm (approx) Certificates on 9th February. Elaine Enquiries ring (01543) 452329 Butler, Personnel Officer from Tesco £1.20 includes Tea and Biscuits Stores, Brownhills, kindly officiated SATURDAY, 6TII MAY 1995 at the presentation. We congratulate In the community lounge at all students on their success and Deakin All'l!lllll?. ~-nhills hope they will find the Certificate Midland &il:er1airunent Agency useful in the future. ~ VE DAY BALLROOM DANCE CALENDAR Ie.atunng Ballroom Latin and 28th March Sequence Sounds plus - 8-12 mid­ Year 7 Parents' Evening r.ight 31stMarch Tickets £2 Available from Home and School Associaticn,. '"Frog Brownhills Community Office SHOP AT Night. (01543) 452119 HOME SERVICE AVAILABLE IF ~~REN£as .;t REQUIRED ~~4V High Street, Brownhills ~.~ Bookings now being taken for Easter Lunch 4 course £6.95

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POSTBAG In the Brownhills Community AWARDS - FEBRUARY ISSUE School Theatre Who's would Brownhills School and The Pelsall Methodist Operatic ? Community Centre holds an annual Society - presents "Calamity Jane" you serve. Award's Day each November, and on nightly from WEDNESDAY, prior to the evening we always ask STH APRIL TO SATURDAY, BTH through the Gazette for any nomi­ APRIL PREMIUM nations for Awards. SAUSAGES AND HOME COOKED MEATS ACTIVITIES CENTRE: Recognition for achievements is - MADE BY RAY WILLIAMS OF COURSE! not just for academic achievement, You can't beat the taste of traditional sausages. LADIES KEEP FIT - many Brownhills residents have Ours are made on the premises using only the finest ingredients. WEDNESDAYS 8 - 9.30 PM been recognised and rewarded for FROZEN FOODS their work in the community and Coming soon after Easter we will be only too pleased to accept 20 Fish Fingers 70p, Artie Rolls 39p, TEA DANCES on WEDNESDAY nominations for shopkeepers, Bank 4 BeefBurgers Large 99p, afternoons 1.30- 4.00 pm (approx) and office staff etc for their ccropera­ Whole Barbecue Chickens cooked on the premises Enquiries ring (01543) 452329 tion and helpfulness to the residents FOR PRIME MEAT AND FRIENDLY SERVICE COME AND SEE of Brownhills. ADULTEDCUATIONCLASS: rlease watch later issues of the (Deakin Avenue Site) Ray Williams Gazette and forward your nomina­ 5 week cowse - YOUR FAMILY BUTCHER tions to the Community Office at "SPRING FLOWER ARRANGING" Brownhills School. starts lst March-7.00 - 9.00 pm 28 SILVER COURT, BROWNHILLS. £10.00 TEL: BROWNHILLS 360910 FORTHCOMING EVENTS: £5.00 (Concessionary) In the Community Lounge on Saturday, lst April - "'Black Country FA Football Leaders Cowse - Night" starring Aynuk and Ayli SATURDAYS 6TH, 13TH, 20TH with full supporting cast with MAY - 10.00 am - 2.00 PM "Finders Keeper.;· (four piece band) First stop on the Soccer Qualification and "Dandy" (duo). ladder - an ideal platform for higher Tickets available for the awards, suitable for players and Community Office (Deakin Avenue) coaches of Junior teams. f.h each or £B with a Fish and Chip VAN & DRIVER FOR HIRE Supper Enquiries (01543) 452119 CAR & CYCLE PARTS also CYCLE SPARES • Single Items • Small Removals at •Urgent Deliveries •Nationwide Service • 24hr Service HAINES BROS Contract Work Welcome 54 HIGH STREET, PELSALL Tel: (01543) 360684 Tel: 01922 683014 or (0378) 543368 ~Alo, EASTER hesler Road .~·• . Telephone: ~~ SUHUAY Shire Oak ' (01543) Brownhills .....; 452089 16th t..Ap1tiQ Six hand p ulled Traditional N e s

LUNCHTIMES 12.00- 2.00 £6.95 Choose from Lunchtime or E vening M e nµ 4 Cou1tge ~utlch Traditional 3-Course Sunday Roast 12.00-2.00 - £4.95 g. 8,o.gtelt 8ggg ~O/t 3 -Course Evening Meal s for under £6.00 KILKENNY TRADITIONAL IRlSH ALE NOW AVAllABLE the ChiMltetl 20 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, MARCH 1995 New Guide Unit at British Crown Green St James Church Bowling Instructors awards A new Guide Unit has been meeting at the Church Hall in Vicarage On Sunday 23rd April the advice), consider to be of value in Road since January, we currently have 11 girls aged between 10-14 Sports Development Unit of improving play of a beginner, and years, enjoying a social evening with their friends and learning some­ Walsall Leisure & Community preparation and presentation of a thing new at the same time. Our aim is to provide an interesting and Services will be running a Bowling three minute talk on any aspect of varied programme of activities. If you are aged 10 - 14 years and Instructors Course at Bloxwich Crown Green Bowls. All equip­ would like to find out more about guiding then you are welcome to Leisure Centre, High Street, ment is provided on the course. come along on Tuesday 7.30-9.00 p.m. Bloxwich, Walsall Costs just £10.00 per course The course is supported by the We look forward to seeing you. entrant. They will also have the British Cro w n Green Bowling chance of winning a holiday for Guides, Brenda Dyoss, Claire Walker Association Coaching Scheme and up to 8 people at a Holiday Park will run from 10.00am - 4.00pm during 1996 with Co-op Travel Open to aduJts the course will con­ For more information contact sist of Introduction into the game Bhavesh Patel, Sports BUILDING as p er Br itish Crow n Green Development Officer, on 0121 568 SUPPLIES Coaching manual guidelines, will 7929. (There are a limited amount D. GILL undertake a 'Delivery Clinic' (to of places available on this course Large Stocks of all your detect any fault in the bowlers and we urge people to apply delivery and offer correct remedial early.) Building Materials at prices you can afford Birmingham Bullets Star comes to Barr Beacon The Sports Development Unit will consist of: Passing, Shooting, of Walsall Leisure & Community Defence, Offence and a small e FENCING PANELS Services has something new to s ided tournament. Clive Allen offer Walsall' s young spor ts from th e Birmingham Bullets e CONCRETE POSTS enthusiasts - a 'MINI BASKET­ (England International Basketball e GRAVEL BOARDS BALL COACHING COURSE' Player will visit the course on the which takes place on Wednesday day). e SAND+ GRAVEL FORA 19th April, from 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Not only will you be able to AND a chance to meet brush up on your basketball skills, e BRICKS FRIENDLY AND Birmingham Bullets, team player, and meet a world class basketball SLABS CLIVE ALLEN. player, you will have the chance to e HELPFUL Liz Peers, a qualified Basketball win a family holiday for up to e CEMENT SERVICE Coach will be offering an ideal eight people at a Holiday Park in introduction to the sport devised the UK during 1996 with the Co­ for children from the age of seven op Travel Competition S3 I ft( IJ'f •Of ! • up to 12 year olds, at Barr Beacon For Further details about the OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK esroc• L j Community School, Oldhall Lane, course, contact Bhavesh Patel, MON-SATS-6 Aldridge, Walsall. Sports Development Officer, on: 1t U~k!~I The course costs just £5.00 and 0121 568 7929. SUNDAY 9-1 _J Come and visit us at:- TO L;C"ntl O THOUGHT UNIT 75, BRICKYARD ROAD, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS. FOR THE MONTH Telephone: 01922 52221 Why are there three wires to most electrical plugs and two to others, when there are always three (Opposite lbstock Brick & Tile) points to fit the wires to ? GE is proud to announce, the launch of CASTLEFORT GRANGE CARE AGENCY Unparalleled Residential Care since 1986 can now be given in the comfort of your own home. Let us meet your home care needs in a professional, friendly, courteous and dignified manner 24 hours a day. TELEPHONE ANDREW ON 454552 BROWNHILLS GAZETIE, MARCH 1995 21 OUT OF THE WOOD Since our last edition it's been scoreline remained the same after Cup followed and this saw the mostly an inactive month for 90 minutes to complete a totally Oak park side on their midweek Walsall Wood F.C. with the weath­ inept display from a Wood side travels to Ludlow Town. A much er causing havoc with the fixture who really should expect to better account of themselves was list. destroy such poor opposition. given, but a last minute penalty The only three games to have The next League game was at denied the Wood a well earned taken place were a disastrous home and another defeat by a 2 replay, as Ludlow progressed away league defeat to bottom club goal margin ensued, this time 3-1 through to the next round with a Malvern, who must have thought to Bloxwich Stroller, despite Wood 2-1 scoreline. it was Xmas, as the Wood stood opening the scoring with a well Off the pitch Valentines Night watching and dithering as the worked goal from midfielder Neil saw the results of the Big Draw home side built up a two goal Comish. After the break Bloxwich take place which we publish as interval lead. Although manager, showed much more of a will to promised, and the Club wish to Niel Comish Micky Speake had some harsh win and bagged 3 good goals to thank all who took part and scored opener against words at half-time, that saw a bet­ run out comfortable winners. helped with prizes. Bloxwich Strollers. ter effort in the second period, the The next round of the League Full Draw Results 2907 - N. Taylor, c/o BRD - Video Recorder 9271 - H. Fullelove, c/o Chris Fullelove - Meal for Two 6286 - Pam Snow, c/o Rob Mallaband - Box of Chocolates 0874 - J. Hill, 62, Villa Street, Birmingham-Dinner Service 7309 - L. Collins, 44, Hollybush Lane, Wolverhampton - French Wines 2789- J. Banks, c/o BRD-Terry'sAll Gold 8569 - Jeanette, c/o Botty - Bottle of Sherry 2780 - T. Hendon, c/o BRD- Box of Truffles 6015 - A. Richards, cl o lbstock Brick - Bottle of English Perri 6202 - S. Smith, c/o lbstock Brick - Bottle of Larnbrusco 0193-D. T. Worrall, c/o Waterside - Shell Cosmetic Set 2969 - J. Powis, c/o BRD - Jar of Roses 2136-T. Fewtrell, 26, Church Crescent, Essington - Shortbread Biscuits 7307 - L. Collins, 44, Hollybush Lane, Wolverhampton - Box of Black Magic 4521 - Janet Gayton, c/o A shop-Aldridge Plastics - Box of Biscuits

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Adam Powell and midfielder 0'1543 375628 After losing their first away Wayne Taylor have joined Vardy after 6 p.m. during week. game in early September, as members of the century club, Brownhills responded with a three players who have formed record 15-game unbeaten run to the back-bone of the team during go four points clear at the top by the last four years. mid-December. Town finished Town were still involved in Special Cards for that 1994 with successive home games three different cup competitions at against the bottom two clubs in the beginning of March, but pro­ l person, plus gift the Division, but picked up just motion is still manager Tim Wall's one point out of six after failing to number one priority, with only the wrapping paper score a goal in either game. top two sides guaranteed to go up. Four wins out of five in 1995 If Brownhills reach Division Two, have kept Brownhills within a the question remains how much point of pre-season fa vourites further can the club progress? The West Midlands P olice, but the Midland Combination is getting leaders have two games in hand tough on ground standards, and and a superior goal difference Town would have to make consid­ A selection of D.M.C. Cross GIFT BOWS AND DECORATIONS Town are eleven points clear of erable improvements to progress Stitch Kits, Keepsake Cards AND MANY UNUSUAL GIFTS third-placed Wolves Casuals, but any higher. and Fabrics available from INCLUDING: ORNAMENTAL the big danger comes from local Talk of promotion could be our new catalogue rivals Cheslyn Hay, who trail purely academic unless CLOWNS AND PICTURES Brownhills by 14 points but have Brownhills can achieve a top-two seven games still in hand. finish, and they still have four 33, High Street, Walsall Wood, Town's form peaked with a vital home league games to play brilliant 7-2 win away to Dudley during April and May. Home Walsall WS9 9LR Sports at the end of November, games are a t Jubilee Park, which is but since then goals have been situated behind club headquarters hard to come by at either end. The The Chase Inn, on the junction of • • return of full backs Terry Dixon Hanney Hay Road and Green and Ian Smith has tightened up Lane. 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