Est. 2012 SEPTEMBER 2020 unction15 Your local independent magazine 15,000 copies delivered to homes & businesses in Clayton, The Westlands, Westbury Park, Thistleberry & Trentham Home care In memory of Sharon Caldwell I dedicate this magazine to my dear friend Sharon Caldwell, without her inspiration I wouldn’t have set with a difference up Junction 15! Sharon and I worked together for many years in radio until she went off to set up her own magazine, Staffordshire Outlook in 2011. She loved her new venture and convinced me to ‘give it a go’ in Newcastle – I did in November 2012 and have never Tailor made to your individual requirements looked back since, for this I am eternally grateful. Unfortunately, on 15th July 2020 I lost my friend Sharon. She was bubbly, determined, ambitious and could light up any room with her infectious smile and outgoing personality. I will miss you my dear friend - Sleep Tight Angel – I will never, ever forget you Shazza. 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GOLD prices are at a six year high, so if you are VINYL STOCK On the London bullion market gold has also thinking of selling your old gold jewellery now hit record highs in pounds sterling on the back is the time to do it. from £8.99 mtr ROLL ENDS FROM £99 Unit 1 Heathcote St, Chesterton Newcastle under lyme, ST5 7EB 5% (IN THE OLD GOODMANS CARPETS BUILDING) discount when quoting Tel 01782 229257 Mob 07368 636389 J15 Email [email protected] 6 RIP Sharon Caldwell @castlecarpetsnewcastle Isaac Cottrill Founder of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Police Force saac Cottrill founded under-Lyme’ was being Ithe Newcastle-under- published annually, and Lyme Police Force in this is still a wonderful August 1834. He had source for those been the Superintendent researching family and of Pendleton Police in local history. Lancashire and brought Policemen at the time with him plenty of wore blue suits with experience. white details and a Before Cottrill was appointed as top hat. Isaac had a ‘tipstaff’, an have changed and the Chief Constable the town had engraved wooden and ivory pole, he was now not the upstanding ‘watchmen’ – local volunteers paid which he carried as a symbol of figure that the town needed. The to patrol at night - but this was not authority. town council were “fed up of his enough to deter criminals. The In August 1842, Isaac collected drunkenness” and he was dismissed crime rates were high and a more together 800 ‘special constables’ for being absent from duty. Worse organised police force was needed. (volunteers) and they are said to still he was found to have been Cottrill’s police force included one have driven away an angry mob ‘misapplying’ money from the fire- constable and two under constables. during the Chartist Riots. For his service. Cottrill was paid £150 a year and part in deterring the rioters he was What a sad end to the chief his under constables £56. As well presented with a gold watch and a constable’s career. as being on the lookout for fires, purse containing 100 guineas ‘from By Clare Griffiths, robberies and disorder they also the Duke of Sutherland and grateful Collections Officer, Brampton had to supervise paupers from the townsfolk’. The mayor at the time, Museum and Art Gallery workhouse to clean the streets. William Upton Lester, gave the police Being a member of the police force at force some engraved cutlasses (a Please note that our opening the time meant that you would need type of sword) to help prevent future hours have temporarily changed, please check out our website for to know the town and its people. riots. up to date information before By 1836 ‘Cottrill’s Police Directory By 1849, however, it is reported that visiting. of the Borough of Newcastle- Cottrill’s character seems to ... 8 RIP Sharon Caldwell TO ADVERTISE IN THE NEXT ISSUE PHONE KERRY 07511 452 598 9 words by TRACEY ANDERSON Tips to Beat Anxiety Breathe Don’t fight the racing heart or sweaty palms, breathe into it. Place the palm of your hand on 1 your stomach and breathe slowly and deeply. The aim is to train your mind to get used to coping with panic, which takes the fear of fear away. Face your fears Avoiding fears makes them seem scarier. 2 By facing them you should start to make them fade. Don’t try to be perfect We’re surrounded by images of perfection on Facebook and Instagram. It can make us feel 3 very anxious if we perceive our own lives as not measuring up. Real life is full of stresses; bad days and setbacks happen, and it’s important to remember that life is messy. Visualise a happy place Practice closing your eyes and imagine a place of safety and calm. It might be a beach you 4 love, or a forest, or snuggled up in bed with your puppy. Let the positive feelings soothe you until you feel more relaxed. Talk Sharing fears takes away a lot of their scariness. Talk to a partner, a friend or a family 5 member, or if you don’t feel you can talk to someone you know call a helpline such as Samaritans. If your anxiety is not getting better, please talk to your GP. Call The Samaritans free on their 24 hour help line 116 123 10 RIP Sharon Caldwell Power-Washing of walls, paths, pavements, steps, patio areas, car parks. 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