BROWN HILLS INSIDE Flower show results .............. 3 Post Bag ............................... 6 Church News ........................ 7 ISSUE NO 49 Spotlight on Ogley Hay........ 14 OCTOBER 1993 6,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND 25p WHEN SOLD BUSINESSES MONTHLY Cats charity needs helpers .. 17 Quarry protest Brownie pack launched to councillors Residents opposed to quarry­ "The Vigo quarry has already ing plans at Walsall Wood took encroached on to the common their protest to local councillors. land, and this would leave a trian­ They lobbied a meeting of gular strip of land of little or no Brownhills-Aldridge North area use as a playing field," he said. planning committee, which will Mr Cooke argued that the vote soon on a planning applica­ council must protect the residents tion for the Vigo/Utopia quarry. from the effects of rotting waste The proposed scheme, submit­ which in some cases would be ted by Parkhill Reclamation, only 250 metres from houses. involves clay extraction, infilling "The development is totally of waste materials, and restora­ unsuitable, and the extra traffic tion of the land for public open this would generate must not be space. allowed," he added. Mr Les Lacey, of Queen Street, Parkhill claims the work, which Walsall Wood, told the meeting: will take 11 years, is an opportu­ "I have lived there for 22 years, nity to clear up a "visually and can only describe the propos­ derelict" area that poses a poten­ als as wilful destruction of the tial danger, attracts fly tipping and landscape." "offers no hope or benefit to the He said a number of for-sale community". signs had appeared outside But the residents told the meet­ homes in the area. "They are try­ ing they were totally against the ing to get out before the holo­ project, which is part of a package caust," he added. that includes proposed open cast Parkhill director Terry Butler coal mining at Ryders Hayes, told the meeting: "At Pelsall. Vigo/Utopia, we have received a Mr Robert Cooke, of Vigo large amount of support, particu­ Terrace, Walsall Wood, said the larly for the improvements it will scheme would have a detrimental bring to the area." effect on recreational facilities and He added that Parkhill was • could mean a risk of further col­ willing to put up a financial bond Emma Stackhouse takes her Brownie promise with Brown Owl Adele lapse at the quarry. to guarantee its performance. Bowles. Full story and more pictures on page 4. CROWN INTERIORS BEDROOMS KITCHENS BATHROOMS CROWN have now introduced a Also available a wide range of low priced range of flat-pack Self Fit Units and Replacement units to their range of Quality Doors - most available from stock Kitchens. within 24 hours. 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B.R 0 WN H I LLS 3 6 0 2 1 6 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, OCTOBER 1993 3 Brownhills Flower Show The 46th Annual Flower and Jim Grindrod - Brownhills Vegetable Show of the Brownhills POSTINGS CUP - Most points and District Horticultural Society · Chrysanth Classes (except Novice) was held on the 25th and 26th Jack Hardware - Norton Canes TOMLINSON ROSE BOWL - September at the Activities Centre. Cut out the hard work of coal with Great Glow There were 286 entries from 51 Best exhibit in Floral Art Classes gas effect fires. Also custom built fireplaces exhibitors, a small increase on last 64 to68 made to order. year's entry. Pauline Stewart - West Bromwich The quality of the vegetables EMERY CUP - Best exhibit in was excellent as were the Dahlias Children's Classes and Chrysanthemums despite the Neil Harper - Walsall recent inclement weather. Pot POXON CUP - Best exhibit in plant classes were well supported Rose Classes =~~~=~~==-Decor design/Stone Fireplaces/Archways/Alcoves and included some very good Bill Driscoll - Walsall /Olde World effects/Bars etc. Fuchsias and Streptocarpus. GARDEN NEWS SHIELD - ~ Natural Stone or Tunber Olde World or Modem A class in the Floral Art section Winner of Master Gardener Class CJ I] 542 CHESTER ROAD, AIDRIDGE. entitled "The English Hedgerow" J. Harrison - Market Drayton, ii TEL: 021-353 5929 & 021-353 8496 displayed the wild beauty of our Shrops. countryside. BRIAN CHAMBERS SHIELD - The one disappointment this Best vase in Chrysanth Section year was the lack of entries in the Jack Hardware STATION TRAVEL children's classes which are usual­ N .C.S. SILVER MEDAL - At ly a feature of the show. Judges Discretion 12 and 16 Seater Mini Buses Over the two days there were a Jack Hardware AIRPORTS· BLACKPOOL LIGHTS large number of visitors to the N.D.S. SILVER MEDAL - Best show, thanks to the best weekend exhibit in Dahlia Section DAY OUT· NIGHT CLUBS weather we have had for a long Bill }acorn - Walsall time. N.V.S. SILVER MEDAL - Best SHORT AND LONG DISTANCES The main trophy winners were: vegetable exhibit AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Ted Wall BRITISH LEGION CUP - Most N.C.S. AWARD OF MERIT- S. G. WHY DELAY PHONE TODAY points in Vegetable Classes. Miller - Wednesfield -ON 0543 372191 1to18 Ted Wall - Brownhills TOP TRAY - Gold Medal - HAROLD BROOKES CUP - Most Gordon Archer - Walsall Wood MOBILE 0831 535775 points in Dahlia Classes TOP TRAY - Silver Medal - J. OR CALL AT Harry Amphlett - Stonnal Harrison 209 WATLING STREET, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL HOWARD BRADSHAW CUP - TOP TRAY - Bronze Medal - Ted WEST MIDLANDS WS8 7JU Most points in Pot Plant Classes Wall PERSONAL SERVICE GUARANTEED with Lemon & T11rtor Souu Deep Fried Scampi ALSO '""'" with Lemon & Tortar Sa11ce All Sen-rd with Fre1hl1 Coolrd Vrgetablu AVAILABLE Se,ecdon of Sweets from the Trolley ROLL& ROYCE HIRE Coffee with Crum and Adults - £7 .00 Childrca - £4.00 9 LtTIINC ROOM& ./ We can also cater for your Weddings ALL WITH or Private Functions EN-6UITE 4 BROWNHILLS GAZETTE, OCTOBER 1993 New Brownie pack at church Joanne Bromwich and Natalie Whinyates, have opened a new Brownie Pack as part of the St.