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choolgirl Hannah Crow, (aged 15) from Abbots Bromley School for Girls in Staffordshire recently celebrated a gold medal win at the West Midlands Regional Championship gymnastics competition. Hannah is a member of Stone Acro Sports Club and her stunning acrobatic routine with (choreographed by Hannah) with gymnastic partner Sally Tyler earned the club their first gold medal, winning the girls’ pairs grade one. In May this year the girls also represented the club in the national finals of the British Gymnastics Acrobatic Competition and finished a very commendable eighth in the country in grade 1 women’s pairs. Hannah has been at pupil at Abbots Bromley School for Girls for 9 years and enjoys a wide range of dance activities at the school. She became a member of the British Gymnastic Society in 2004 and hopes to soon be competing further at a national level. Hannah’s mother, Mrs Amanda Crow said: “Hannah has always enjoyed exercise; she began dancing when she was 4 years old and she is also a member of the Alkins School of Dance at Abbots Bromley School. She is naturally talented but also very determined to succeed and as well as her normal school work she fits in one to two hours of dance every day and seven hours of gymnastics training every week.” Neil Rowley, Head Coach at Stone Acro said: “Hannah has been a member virtually from when the club began 2 years ago. Hannah has a great attitude towards training and is always a pleasure to coach; she gets on very well with all the other gymnasts. I am sure she will go from strength to strength in the sport and will one day make a very good coach herself”.
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homas Alleyne’s High School once again celebrated its annual Citizenship Day for Year 9 students. Instead of going to normal lessons, students had the opportunity to attend talks and workshops led by guest speakers from a variety of local organisations and charities. The aim of the day is to raise students’ awareness of contemporary issues which relate to them as individuals and as citizens of the local, national and international community. This year’s guests included speakers from The Teenage Cancer Trust, Animal Aid, Staffordshire Youth Crime Prevention, The British Army, Alcoholics Anonymous, Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, Uttoxeter MIND and Britannia Building Society. Feedback from students was very positive and the day provided many opportunities to reflect on new ideas and to work collaboratively as part of a team. Speakers also commented on the mature conduct and polite, courteous behaviour of the students.
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Satellite Playday brilliant time was had by all who came to the East Staffs Borough Council’s satellite playday event at Bramshall Road Park, Uttoxeter. All the activities were free and the hundreds of people who visited enjoyed circus skills, painting, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, a Punch and Judy show and much more. Satellite Playdays in East Staffordshire are funded by the Big Lottery and are designed to be free events that encourage families to play together. It was also the start of ‘Love Parks Week’ and BBC Breathing Places ‘Green Balloon Club’ week. Families were joined by a special guest, CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell who had a great time joining in with all the activities. The sun was shining and it was a great start to a summer holiday full of free fun in East Staffordshire.
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“The age of communities is here” says Uttoxeter Community Marketing Agency “The age of communities is here” says Amanda McDonald, Client Services Director from the UK’s first community marketing agency – Yes Agency. The community spirit that people used to enjoy in the 1950s where they socialised exclusively with their neighbours and bought their groceries at the corner shop has been revitalised. “Today’s individuals happily co-exist in a variety of communities – their gym class, the parents of children the same age as their own, their colleagues, the supporters of their football team, their colleagues, even their old college friends.” Amanda comments: “These communities are created through shared values, passions, lifestyles, hobbies and interests. They transcend the boundaries of age, location and affluence, and, as such, are more meaningful and powerful to their members.” The Uttoxeter-based Yes Agency’s Community Marketing division has been established to capitalise on this emerging trend, by devising a unique tool that uses existing communities as brand advocates. As Amanda comments: “A community’s members look out for each other – they share information, make recommendations to each other, give feedback and issue honest criticism – no holds barred.” Yes Agency has recently undertaken a ground-breaking piece of research to understand how people feel about the communities they feel part of. In fact, whilst 82% of people believe that their community is their neighbourhood, they don’t ascribe any particular value characteristics to these communities such as mutuality or trust. Instead, it is their chosen communities that they choose to talk to make recommendations or seek advice from. In fact 85% of people will share the discovery of a bargain with their friends, 82% with their immediate family and 70% with their colleagues. Yes Agency believes that this should change the way that we market to people. Rather than target people by the area they live in, the team believes that people should be targeted by the groups they instinctively feel part of. There has also been a lot of talk in marketing circles about the importance of the internet in helping people to make purchasing decisions. However Yes found that whilst 11% of people will browse online when researching a purchase, 83% will seek the advice from friends, 71% from their family and 66% from their colleagues. As a marketing agency, Yes Agency is using the enormous potential of maximising the power of communities on behalf of its clients – both commercial clients and public sector organisations. Amanda comments; “ If we engage with communities effectively, they have infinite potential to influence behaviour change – for commercial or social benefit.”
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An Evening of Music and Song is to be held at Cauldon Low Village Hall on October 3rd, 7.30pm start. Guest artists are ‘The Alton Hand Bell Ringers,’ topping the bill are The Churnet Valley Male Voice Choir. There is a pie and pea supper. Proceeds to go to St John the Baptist Church, Cotton. More information from kathandmickey@talktalk.net or from Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice columnist Les Humphries.
The Uttoxeter Branch of The Royal Naval Association are recruiting for members The RNA hold meetings every second Wednesday in the month in the back room at Bradley Street Club, Uttoxeter, 7.30 for 8pm. All members are ex-Navy personnel male and female and have served in one aspect or another. For more information ring Keith Boughey, President/Chairman Padre on 0150 3722013, David Emery, Treasurer 01782 397746, Jean Sedgwick Secretary/Welfare 01889 564023.
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Chris and Geoff bow out after more than eighty varied years WO JCB employees with more than eight decades of combined service said farewell to the company and colleagues after the curtain fell on their long and varied careers. Father-of-two Chris Mellor, 61, of Alton, started work at JCB straight from school in September 1964 as a Junior Assistant in the Sales Department £6.30 a week. Over the following 45 years he has held a total of 10 different positions in the company, including more than 25 years in the pivotal role as JCB’s Supply Manager, acting as the link between JCB’s dealers around the world and the JCB factories fulfilling the orders they placed. In 2006 Chris was honoured at JCB’s annual employee ‘Oscars’ ceremony when Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford presented him with the ‘Spirit of JCB Award’ commending his hard work dedicated to the service of JCB customers. Joining him in retirement is Geoff Bourne, 60, of Norbury, near Ashbourne, who is stepping down after more than 39 years with JCB. Father-of-one Geoff’s first job was as a technical clerk in the drawing office
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wonderful people, so it will be tough to leave but I’m also looking forward to spending more time with my family and on my hobbies.” Geoff, who plans to take up golf, fly fishing and water colour painting in retirement, said: “My career at JCB has been hugely varied. I’ve had a
wonderful time over the past 39 years which have been packed with interesting opportunities and challenges. The world travel and witnessing the JCB Dieselmax car take the world diesel land speed record in the USA have to be the highlights.”
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Choose The Ultimate Wedding Venue The Magnificent Heath House estling in beautiful countryside just a few minutes from the towns of Uttoxeter and Cheadle, the awe-inspiring Heath House at Lower Tean is just simply the perfect wedding venue! The first sight of Heath House will take your breath away as you marvel at the absolutely superb craftsmanship and design of architects Johnson and Trubshaw of Lichfield. It is a visual feast with so many wonderful aspects of the impressive building there to behold and just a short stroll around Heath House creates
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even more of a delight and making one wonder how it was created way back 1840! Heath House was commissioned by John Burton Philips and has been the family’s home for five generations with the present owners Mr and Mrs John Philips extremely proud of their ancestry. Having viewed the incredible exterior of Heath House, your eyes start to gaze at the absolutely incredible lawns and gardens which are in superb condition, and then you witness The Orangery which was built in 1830 and is the oldest building at Heath House. This beautiful building provides a magnificent backdrop to any wedding or outdoor event. Marquees can also be arranged on the magnificent Heath House lawns to make your special day even more memorable. For those who are looking for that extra special wedding venue, Heath House really cannot be beaten on any count! Because after savouring the beauty of the exterior of Heath House, the sumptuous interior will not only stun you and your guests, it will positively leave them all with beaming smiles…… The highest quality furnishings just ooze class and as you wander through the magnificent rooms it is simply a delight. There can be no finer wedding venue than Heath House, Lower Tean, and it is highly recommended that prospective couples and parents book their special day for 2009 and 2010 now to avoid disappointment. Of course, Heath House offers many more services, being a tremendous location for
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The happy couple who enjoyed a wonderful wedding day at Heath House, Lower Tean, are Joanne Bratt, daughter of Michael and Christine Bratt of Forsbrook, and Daniel Titterton, son of Nigel and Marcia Titterton of Cheadle. Photographs by Denise Wheat Photography, 01538 723985.
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ur wedding day was finally here, after a fourteen year courtship and eleven month engagement. It was Saturday 6th June, 2009. I remember waking up to the sound of heavy rain. I felt gutted, as leading up to the day there had been glorious sunshine. I looked at the time-it was only four o’clock. I tried to go back to sleep, but with feeling excited about the best day of my life, I found it very difficult. I finally sat up at half past six when my mum, Val got up. We had a cup of tea together and she gave me a card from herself and my dad, Nigel. I then went upstairs to have a nice refreshing shower and to get dressed ready for going to the hairdressers. At a quarter to eight, Coral from Petals and Pearls, Chapel Street, Cheadle arrived with our beautiful shower bouquets and my dad’s buttonhole. The buttonhole was a single red rose with gypsophilla and greenery and our bouquets were made of red roses, white freesias, gypsophilla and greenery. As an extra special touch, my bouquet had also got diamante sprays in. Looking outside, the rain was still pouring down, so I got my umbrella and then headed off to the hairdressers, Vogue, Cross Street, Cheadle. Claire did my hair lovely, pinned up at the front and lots of curls at the back. At around half past
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wore beautiful black organza dresses with diamante beading on. These were all from the Romantica range from Confetti, King Street, Newcastle. The car, a phantom Rolls Royce from Stoddards, Cheadle arrived at a quarter past twelve. Lydia’s mum, Julie called round and helped the girls to lace up their dresses. I then put on my stunning ivory strapless wedding gown by Eternity Bride, also purchased from Confetti. It had a crystal bodice and crystals down the front and also on the train. Tracey put my garter on for me and I then went downstairs to have photos with my mum and the bridesmaids. My mum placed my cathedral length veil, which was edged with Swarovski crystals, in my hair. Before I knew it, I was left with my dad, waiting for the car to return. Still the nerves had not kicked in. When the car returned, the chauffeur and my dad helped me to get into the car, still trying to dodge the rain. I still felt okay until arriving at the church gates and seeing friends that had turned up to see me arrive, including some of the children which I look after at Acorns Day Nursery, Upper Tean.
Tracey was waiting to help me with my dress. Just inside the church, Charlotte and Lydia were waiting with the second usher, Kevin Rowe who had got gorgeous two year old godson, Jack Rowe who was my adorable page boy. We walked down the aisle to ‘The Bridal March’, played by the fantastic organist, Simon Baker. We had two hymns and the service was conducted by Rev. Father Ian Thurston. Robert and Tracey witnessed us signing the register whilst Simon played Canon in D by Pachabel. It was then time to walk back up the aisle as husband and wife and Simon played The Phantom of the Opera. Because of the rain, we had our photographs taken in church, before heading off to The Manor, Cheadle. We were greeted by the staff and a lovely glass of rose wine each. We then had time to talk to our guests before our delicious wedding breakfast. The tables were laid out with floating candles and my handmade place cards. Everyone received a favour of a silver box filled with jelly beans.
The toast master then introduced us as Mr and Mrs Brough and we entered the room to a rapturous applause. Our three course meal consisted of leek and potato soup for starter, roast beef with all of the trimmings for the main and finally sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The staff at The Manor were absolutely outstanding making sure the glasses of us and the guests were never empty from a choice of white and red wine, pimms or fruit juice. The speeches were next and my dad, who I thought would not say a lot, had everyone in stitches with his comments. I didn’t realise until after that he had only began making some notes that morning. I was very proud of him. Next was Justin, who was a little nervous as he had lost his speech in our house move which was only two weeks previous. However, all was good and he ended it with one of his famous poems to me. The best man’s turn was next and for someone who had been worrying for nearly a year, did a cracking job and had everyone crying with laughter. We then had photos of the cutting of the cake, which was a wonderful three tier heart shaped sponge cake made by Mandy’s Special Occasion Cakes from Tean. Luckily, by now the rain had stopped so we had some photos taken in the beautiful Manor gardens. Before we knew it, our evening guests had begun to arrive. Our entertainment was all provided by the Manor and we opened the dancing to ‘Hungry Eyes’ by Eric Carmen. The dance floor was full all evening and it came to a close with us dancing to ‘I’ve Had the Time of My Life’ from Dirty Dancing, before retiring to the bridal suite with a wonderful four poster bed. We really enjoyed our wedding day and despite the weather, everything was just so lovely, thanks to so many family and friends. We have so many precious memories of our perfect day. Victoria and Justin
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Schoolgirl set to become international ski champion ear 5 Schoolgirl Isobel Brown from Roch House Preparatory School in Abbots Bromley recently celebrated another outstanding win at a club championship competition held at the Snowdome in Tamworth. Isobel entered the Giant Slalom race and won her group competition (for ages 7-9) and was also overall Junior Champion competing against children up to 16. This super-talented young sportswoman has skied since she was three and a half years old and is already at instructor level. Earlier this year she achieved the Etoile D’or (the Golden Star) - the highest award for children from The French Ski School and she has already obtained the English equivalent - the gold British Snowsport Award. She has been compared by her instructors to Lindsey Vonn, the young ski racer from USA who is the current women’s world cup Overall, Downhill and Super Giant slalom champion and during Easter 2010 Isobel is expected to obtain her ranking as an International junior skier. Isobel’s Mother, Mrs Brown said: “Isobel has always loved skiing and we are extremely proud of her achievements. She has been asked back by the French Ski School in Val Thorens which is a wonderful accolade and next year she will take part in their competition class which will decide her International ranking. During the week long Giant Slalom training course Isobel will ski for 6 hours a day and receive expert coaching from the Ecole Du Ski Francais.”
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Cheadle Amateur Theatrical Society (C.A.T.S) Next Production
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Opening Times: 5pm to 11.30pm Every Day
The only option n October Cheadle Amateur Theatrical Society (C.A.T.S.)will by presenting the ever-popular play “Hobson’s Choice” by Harold Brighouse. Many people will remember the film with Charles Laughton and John Mills playing the lead roles. “Hobson’s Choice” was last staged in Cheadle in 1968 when the then Carlos Players presented it in the old Carlos Institute. It will be directed by Marge Stanley who played Alice in the 1968 production and she quotes “ this is a much loved classic play, not to be missed”. So make a note of the dates, Wednesday October 28th to Saturday October 31st in the Sixth Form Centre Attlee Road at 7.30 PM. Tickets will be available in early October, priced at £6 and £4 for concessions, from our usual outlets. Please watch the local press for more details nearer the time.
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s one school year ends and another begins, the temptation for many is to look back and review past events and congratulate themselves on a job well done, while quietly preparing to rest on their laurels. However nothing could be further form the truth at local Stone school, St. Dominic’s Priory. Change is afoot. Under the new Headship of Pat Adamson, a number of initiatives have been developed to further strengthen what St. Dominics Priory School has to offer, as the leading small independent school in the area. By finding out what parents and children are looking for, Pat has been able to identify and then respond to the needs of both current and prospective parents and pupils. ‘Only by truly understanding the needs of our parents and pupils, can we endeavour to offer the very best all round education,’ Commented Pat, ‘the key elements of the school are small class sizes, excellent teaching, a girls only Senior School, an emphasis on individual nurture that fosters a sense of belonging and family while focusing on the needs of the individual. However, to stand still is to go backwards. Needs change over time and by adopting a flexible approach, we can respond appropriately and quickly to changing times.’ From September of this year children will be able to join the Nursery from the age of two years, the Prep school is welcoming boys into the Reception class and there will be a dedicated football play area for the younger children. A new Drama Studio is currently under construction, GCSE Dance is being introduced, two Senior Department science laboratories are being refurbished and there are plans for a new car park and school reception point. As the new school year opens in September, St. Dominic’s Priory School looks forward with confidence and enthusiasm. To find out more about the school and what is has to offer, please visit www.stdominincspriory.co.uk, Alternatively contact the school office to request a prospectus or make an appointment to tour the school, tel:01785 814181, e-mail enquiries@st-dominicspriory.staffs.sch.uk
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Local musician hits the high notes
Cheadle musical legend’s son has been involved in the reconstruction of previously lost classic songs from cinema’s golden age! Former Cheadle High School Head of Music Ken Lovatt’s son, Mike, was chosen from musicians around the world for a project of re-recording Hollywood film studios giants Metro Goldwyn-Mayer sheet music which was lost in a landfill site over 50 years ago! Master trumpet player Mike led the Brass section at a huge concert as the new scores, painstakingly transcribed by Mike’s friend John Wilson, came to life at The Royal Albert Hall recently to an audience which was estimated to be many millions worldwide live on BBC TV. Mike, a former Cheadle High school student, said it was a great honour to be up there with the top musicians in the world and it was a night he would remember for the rest of his life. A national newspaper’s art critic wrote: ‘I should mention ace first trumpet Mike Lovatt who was often on his feet – where he belonged! In the words of the Cole Porter Song ‘You’re Sensational!’ And proud dad Ken, mum Sheila, who has been a leading light in the hugely successful Cheadle Amateur Theatrical Society for the past half century, could not hide their emotions at Mike’s achievement. Ken commented: ‘We are so proud of our son performing in such an arena with the world’s greatest musicians.
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What he has achieved has exceeded all possible expectations and we wish him continued success in a career which he dearly loves.’ The talented trumpeter, who lives in Hertfordshire, has enjoyed a marvellous working life, travelling all over the world playing to varied audiences live whilst also contributing to famous film soundtracks such as the James Bond box office hits ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ and ‘Die Another Day.’ He can also be heard on Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and Harry Potter’s new film. Mike’s brother David, who himself rose to huge heights in the music industry, gaining a Bachelor of Music, tragically died at the tender age of 41. He would have been so proud of his brother’s success. And Mike has decided to ask his colleagues to remaster an oboe sonata composed by David so he can perform it in the future as a mark of respect and admiration for his brother’s talents. Cheadle can be proud of all the Lovatt Family because they have put the town on the musical map locally, nationally and worldwide - they have given so much pleasure to so many people and they deserve huge recognition for this service.
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People Investment Reaps Reward ast Staffordshire Borough Council is extremely pleased to announce that it has retained its accreditation as an ‘Investor in People’. Investors in People is a nationally recognised framework used by over 35,000 organisations of all sizes to promote growth and improvement through the development of its staff. The Council was first awarded the standard in 2001 and is reassessed at least every three years. An assessor from the West Midlands Quality Centre visited the Council and interviewed his chosen 83 members of staff from across the authority. He concluded that East Staffordshire Borough Council met all the indicators of the Standard. Councillor Richard Grosvenor, Leader of the Council, said: “I am extremely pleased the Council has retained its Investors in People standard. Chief Executive Andy O’Brien added: “The feedback we got from the assessor at the end of the week suggested he was impressed with a number of initiatives we have put in place to communicate with staff and ensure that teams have the best training and software to allow them to do their jobs efficiently and properly and continue to provide high quality services to our residents. “The Investors in People is a well recognised framework of good practice that aims to ensure organisations improve their performance through staff engagement, which are both key challenges for the Council, so keeping the standard shows we are on the way to achieving our goals and reaffirming our commitment to ongoing staff development.”
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Alton Castle Giving children a chance to shine lton Castle is now in its 13th year as a residential youth centre working with children aged between 9 and 13 years. Over 7,500 children visit the Castle each year from all over the West Midlands, mainly with schools, but also from other children’s organisations such as youth groups and charities who work with children with disabilities. Some of the children have suffered disadvantages, including disability, and many come from inner city areas of social and economic deprivation. Alton Castle aims to raise self-esteem, to strengthen and build friendships, and to help each child realise their potential as human beings. The children participate in a variety of activities during their stay including mountain biking, trekking, archery, and survival. Each activity includes an element of reflection and discussion and it is through these activities that each child will be challenged and encouraged to find hidden strength, learn new skills, and experience achievement as part of a team and as an individual. It is often the children from the inner city and deprived areas that benefit most, and take most away, from the ‘Alton Castle Experience’. From the initial arrival and group introductions, to the final thank you’s and goodbyes, the change in attitude towards themselves, and their peer group, is remarkable. In order to prevent price being a barrier for many families, the price charged to schools does not reflect the true cost of running the centre. As a result, income from schools for the children’s retreats only covers a percentage of the expenses, which means that the rest has to be met through fundraising and donations. This does not include the financing of new developments or of larger maintenance projects. To secure the future of the Castle, and to ensure that it continues to deliver such a worthwhile experience to children, fundraising is an on-going priority and we continuously need support. For more information, or to discuss how you may be able to help Alton Castle, please contact us on 01538 703224. Alton Castle is part of the RC Archdiocese of Birmingham Registered Charity No. 234216
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Shakespeare at Alton Castle
Gold standard means councils are first rate-employers
ollowing on from the success of last year’s inaugural open-air theatre event, Alton Castle will be providing the spectacular back-drop for a production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August. The production is being staged by Chapterhouse Theatre Company, now celebrating its 10th year of touring open-air theatres at some of the most beautiful heritage sites across the UK. Shakespeare’s romantic tale of star-crossed lovers, a large cast, magnificent costumes and an enchanting musical score promise to make this one of the most memorable evenings of the summer. Picnic with family and friends in the magical surroundings of Alton Castle and enjoy an evening of love, music and beauty. Information and tickets are available from Alton Castle on 01538 703224 or in person, from Hairlines in Uttoxeter, and the Londis in Alton.
wo councils that joined forces to improve services and save money have been recognised for getting the best from their most important asset – their staff. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and High Peak Borough Council had already earned Investors in People (IIP) status in their own right. But the two local authorities, which have a combined human resources team, are now among a tiny one per cent of UK IIP organisations to have achieved the additional Gold Status Award. Senior IIP Officials visited Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens to present the gold award to staff. To earn the honour, the councils had to prove they had far exceeded standard good practice in encouraging learning and development, recruiting and managing effectively, promoting diversity and equality as employers, and communicating the councils’ aims. The gold standard was awarded after a rigorous assessment last November. The award was presented by West Midlands IIP quality manager Keith Robinson and East Midlands counterpart Dave Allan. Mr Robinson this week congratulated the councils on their “exceptional achievement”. Staffordshire Moorlands leader Sybil Ralphs, High Peak deputy leader Emily Thrane and chief executive Simon Baker joined staff at the celebration. Cllr Ralphs said the award was not an end in itself but a means of checking that Staffordshire Moorlands was helping staff to achieve their potential and provide the best possible services. Established in June last year, the strategic alliance now has a single management team and several joint services, with others planned. By the end of its third year, the alliance is expected to be saving around £1.2m a year.
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Revolutionary new bracket set to make its mark
taffordshire-based Weaver Fencing have come up with a simple, yet revolutionary idea that is set to make life much easier for fencing contractors working with gravel boards. It is a concept that Garry Wheawall and his team of installers have found extremely successful in their own installations and are now offering to all other fencing contractors nationwide. It’s called The Weaver Bracket, designed by Garry Wheawhall, MD at Weaver Fencing of Cheadle, and his son Liam, also a director. Liam, who looks after most of the site projects and installation work, tells how the bracket works so well for their business and makes life a lot easier especially on major installations of close board fencing contracts when using concrete posts up to 3 to 4 metres in height. “In the past, if you wanted to fix the gravel boards to the concrete post you would have to lift the gravel board up, line the hole on the post up with the slot in the gravel board and then hope it all matched up, the bolt system was clumsy, the gravelboard, with being 2.4 metres long were very heavy, the bolt kept working it’s way out of the slot in the end of the gravel board, or the end of the gravel board crumbled
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and then you needed a new gravelboard, very heavy and cumbersome work. Needing three men, especially with 3 .6 metre concrete posts and 2.4 metre long gravelboards, sometimes the gravelboards would differ in height which is the last thing a fencing contractor could do without as this effects the horizontal line. Our bracket allows you more flexibility and easy accessibility with gravel boards, giving you complete control over the length, making gradient changes easier and a perfect horizontal line throughout the whole installation. This means no bolts, no washers and nuts, no lining up vertically, no holding gravelboards up with one hand, trying to put the bolt in with the other, and less maul for the installation team, our bracket removes all the difficult tasks. The bracket fixes to the concrete post very easily and once in place, steps out from the post approximately between 10 to 15mm, this means that the horizontal rails to which the closeboard lathes are nail gunned to, are 10 to 15mm back from the gravel board position. You simply place the gravel boards into the bracket on top of each other, you can use one, two or three or four gravel boards to make up a retaining wall if you needed that height. Once the gravel boards are in the bracket, although they are loose, they cannot fall out, you can lift either one end or both ends giving you greater gradient control to cater with ground levels whether rising or falling. Gradient control can be achieved to a standard not seen before within closeboard fencing installations without ‘stepping up’ heavily. Once the gravel boards are in place and the
horizontal rails are fixed, simply address the closeboard lathes to the top of the gravel boards, this is the easy part because you are placing the lathes on the ‘step out’ created by the bracket, this gives you the perfect aesthetic looking fence line top and bottom, something which is hard to achieve over longer distances on fencing installations. We really believe that this simple hybrid bracket offers all fencing contractors horizontal flexibility and more controlled gradient movement within the fencing line to a standard not seen or achieved within the fencing industry before, feedback has been very good and interest has been shown from major building suppliers locally. We have designed the Weaver Bracket with a lot of thought, as a professional fencing contractor, we understand thoroughly what is needed to make the work even more professional and economical in today’s competitive world. This bracket really work’s and does take a lot of the hard work out of closeboard installations when you are using gravelboards. The patent has been applied for and we are now on to page 12 of the application, these official patents take time, effort and can be costly, but we are certain we will achieve the UK patent very shortly “. Another local manufacturer, Rayne Precision Engineering of Ipstones, manufacture the brackets on Weaver Fencing’s behalf, Mr Andy Simmell of Rayne Precision Engineering said “we are working with Weaver Fencing Ltd on this project and it appears to be going very well although it has not been advertised officially. For further information, you can ring Garry on 07791 891 837 or at weaverfencing@btconnect.com The bracket can be seen or purchased from Wards Fencing Limited at Forsbrook, Nr Cheadle. Staffordshire.
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Derby Cathedral abseil or people looking for a little adventure, Derby Mountain Rescue Team are organising a sponsored abseil from the top of Derby Cathedral’s historic tower on September the 26th and 27th. The view from the 212 foot tower is truly remarkable and on a clear day you can see 3 counties - before descending the outside of the tower in the capable hands of the experts from Derby Mountain Rescue. The tower is the second highest church tower in the land, after St. Botolph’s in Boston and was built in 1532. It features such interesting features as gargoyles, a 2.5 meter clock face, a peregrine nesting box and on September 26/27, a lot of ropes and excited adventurers. There are already 125 people booked to take the challenge and with only 150 spaces available, time is running short in order to get a place.. Applicants must be aged 14 or over but need no experience of abseiling whatsoever, as you will learn everything you need to know on the day. Registration for the events costs £15 and entrants are asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship or £60 if not in full time employment. All proceeds will be divided between the team and the Derby Cathedral Chapter, who fund projects relating to the Cathedral and it’s activities. Derby Mountain Rescue Team is a voluntary emergency service, staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers who are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The team relies on public donations and the proceeds of events such as this in order to run. The annual running costs are about £18,000 a year and currently, the team are also raising funds for a new headquarters, better suited to the team’s operational and training needs. To apply or for more information email abseil@DerbyMRT.org.uk, call 01332 830839 or go online to www.DerbyMRT.org.uk, where you can download a registration form.
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Checkley Cricket Club - T WATCH ALL MAJOR SKY SPORTS EVENTS AT CHECKLEY C.C
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A fantastic team performance against local rivals Cheadle CC produced an unforgettable victory at the semi-finals stage of the Hanley Economic Building Society-sponsored Talbot Cup. Checkley now face either Burslem CC or Stone CC in the Talbot Cup Final which has been provisionally arranged for Sunday, September 13th with the vital home advantage going to Checkley Cricket Club. The local village team has hit above its weight during all the rounds of the Talbot Cup, the North Staffordshire & South Cheshire League’s top cup competition. They have knocked out highflying Premier League teams Longton CC and Knypersley CC with performances which were described by Checkley Cricket Club Captain Andy Carr as ‘top class.’
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Checkley Cricket Club Talbot Cup Finalists 2009
The Checkley skipper is now concentrating on getting his players in the winning frame of mind for the final: ‘Getting to the Talbot Cup Final is massive for our club and we have got there deservedly. It is absolutely great for everyone at our cricket club, players, supporters, committee, sponsors and everyone who works so hard behind the scenes. ‘We have got there playing superb cricket against some top teams and I am sure we have surprised local cricketing circles with the way we have secured our successes. ‘I want to instil into my players the importance of playing in a Talbot Cup Final and we all need to enjoy the game and play to the best of our abilities. ‘Checkley Cricket Club is a strong close-knit team and we all play for each other. We are so pleased to have home advantage in this final and I know there will be a massive crowd at Four Trees lending their support and cheering us on. ‘It will be special, very special, our time has come to go out and see if we can lift one of the area’s top cups. We will be prepared and ready for this task and I have the utmost faith in my boys against either of the two Premier League opponents, Burslem or Stone. ‘Local support could give us that extra edge so please come along and get behind us, we will really appreciate it.’ concluded the Checkley skipper.
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Ramble on My favourite walks by Peter Matthews
No 5 Upper Tean
This is a walk with splendid views. Although we enjoy the benefits of the new A50 this is a walk where you are aware of the noise traffic can make! Leave the car park towards main road where urn right. Over the River Tean and then left into Riverside Road. Follow this to the end and at double footpath sign (by Meadow Way) ignore left path and either take the path that lies within the field to the right of the sunken lane to later join it before crossing the A50 or continue up sunken lane for about one and a half miles, crossing over the A50 and eventually reaching a farm. As you reach the top of the hill be sure to look at the views around you. They are worth it! Turn right into short hedged lane. At gate, go over and turn right, hedge on right and continue in same line when hedge bears right, heading to left of two trees and reaching stile. Follow stiled path, hedge on left then right for about a mile to reach farm and lane. Over gate and right, following lane up to main road. Cross and turn right and then shortly left, along Breach Road . After a few yards, over disused railway then farm on left (Springhill Farm) Follow this broad track on left to reach farm. Through gate and then right long enclosed track. As it bears left, continue ahead along the waymarked path, crossing field towards solitary tree. Over stile (which is behind the tree) and then to the left most of the two stiles. Cross and ahead towards disused railway which you then parallel until reaching a lane. Turn right and at road junction, take footpath opposite, following the stiles back to a farm and the main road at Tean. Turn left, back to car park. Contributed by Peter Matthews, Publicity Officer for Staffordshire Area Ramblers’ Association. For further information, visit our website www.ramblers.org.uk or phone 01782 336556
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The Wedding Chorus
his summer has been a busy one for Uttoxeter’s Heath Chorus. The Leading ladies 09 concert ‘girls’ performed for a capacity audience at the Heath Community Centre in Uttoxeter raising nearly seven hundred pounds for St Giles Hospice, the Gateway Club and the RSPCA Animal Centre at Stretton. And just a month later the Chorus were singing
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again at the wedding of MD Helen Morgan’s sister at St. Nicholas’ Church, Mavesyn Ridware. The Bride broke with tradition to have the Chorus sing her up the aisle to an arrangement of an American folk hymn called How Can I Keep From Singing and later in the service the Chorus sang a setting of the Agnus Dei, Lift Thine Eyes from Elijah by Mendelsohn and an arrangement of Danny Boy which proved particularly moving as the Groom’s family are Irish. The singing
continued at the reception held later in Uttoxeter with the Chorus adding to the romance of the day with old favourites such as ‘The Man I Love’ and ‘Come Rain or Come Shine’ and speaking of the weather...in fact after what seemed like weeks of rain the entire day was bathed in glorious sunshine... a beautiful and memorable day full of songs, sun and smiles The Heath Chorus are performing again at Ellastone Village Hall on Saturday 26th September.
Mr Rob and Rachel Carey enjoyed a wonderful wedding day with a unique performance from Uttoxeter’s very own Heath Chorus. Photographs by Andy Whiteoak, Rachel’s truly beautiful dress from Honey Cole of Abbots Bromley.
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Thomas Alleyne’s High School’s Part 2
t had been such a hectic day, but still it wasn’t over - we got to visit the Temple of Heaven at one of the best times of the day, just as the sun was setting. It had been a really great day, but it wasn’t over yet! Jake had turned 16 and a bowling tournament with lots of colourful birthday cake was in order to finish off the day! Our fifth day in Beijing took us to visit the Forbidden City - the most impressive Imperial Palace and memories of watching The Last Emperor sprung to mind. Beautiful buildings, bridges, walk ways and gardens were at every turn we took - before leaving to visit the famous Silk Road market, for lots of bargaining and bargains!! The day was yet another for celebrations, Joe turned 18 and we were lucky enough to experience a Kung Fu show and were sat on the front rows - exciting kicks, leaps and dry ice covered us, making it an unforgettable experience! After eating lots of rice, kung po chicken and sweet and sour dishes we were ready for our traditional Peking Duck dinner, a special treat for the birthday boy along with even more creamy birthday cake - yum!! Day six took us on the first of our internal flights to the coastal town of Qingdao, host of the sailing to the 2008 Olympics! It was a really early start and very hard to get some people out of bed - they just wouldn’t wake up!!! On arriving at
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following day was going to be our last and we wanted to make the most of it! With yet another early start, we had breakfast and headed off to the VW factory for a tour of the production plant, our final business visit before being taken to the famous Yu Yuan Gardens and Jade Buddha Temple, which were nestled in the heart of the busy city and in between the modern skyscrapers - a really tranquil place to be.
Qingdao, we took a short coach trip to visit Mount Laoshan, the tallest free standing coastal mountain in China and the Taoism temple at the foot of this beautiful national park. After moving on for some lunch we then went on to visit the pier and Eight Villas Passes where we witnessed hundreds of couples having their wedding photos taken bizarre!! The evening was then spent cycling around Wusi Square - hilarious! Our next business visit to the Haier factory started the next day in Qingdao, manufacturing white goods - this company really new how to market its products and look after its staff! We then took our 2nd internal flight over to Shanghai - this was the final part of our trip. On arriving in Shanghai, we were immediately coached down to the Bund, the famous waterfront and once there, we could see why! As the day light faded and evening was upon us, the millions of lights lit up the buildings and skyline to give us an awesome sight - I’d hate to pay that electricity bill! Shanghai is definitely a modern, busy city that never appeared to sleep - but we certainly did! The
Our final day of course would not have been complete without some serious souvenir shopping on the Najing Road - 3.6 miles of retail therapy (with lots of alleyways and moving walls in local shops that opened up into Aladdin’s cave!) Arms ladened with goodies, from Gucci belts to Chanel bags and lots of DVDs, everyone had the ultimate shopping fix (even Miss Shirley!) A fantastic time was had by all in China, with memories and new friendships that will stay with us and last a lifetime!
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Povey’s People By Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott Each month Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott (Alan Povey) will write a unique insight into our local life and its many characters. His infectious, humorous slant on people provides a different and unusual mix which hopefully will bring a warm smile to the faces of our readers.
This month: TAPPER OTTLEY here was an ale thief in Tummy Dawkins’s pub, which was a rarity. To be able to acquire an illicit pint of beer in that establishment took nerve, a cavalier attitude, a high IQ and a degree of luck. It was no job for the faint hearted or the inadequate. Thomas Reginald Dawkins had been licensed to sell beer, wines and spirits for the thick end of forty years in a tough town centre pub and he knew every trick in the book. He also knew many other tricks that the book hadn’t caught up with yet. He had encountered his share of ale thieves and up to now, had nailed every one. He was a dour little man who wore a collarless striped shirt, a towel over his shoulder and had a permanent fag in the corner of his mouth that never seemed to alter in length. Little Nelly, his assistant had worked for him for over twenty years and what action Tummy Dawkins missed, Little Nelly didn’t. But this time, the thief was a clever one and was now into his second month. An ale thief in a pub can create horrendous problems, particularly with abrasive clients and Tummy Dawkins had a fair smattering of that type of customer. Miners and pottery employees, especially the kiln men worked hard for their money and became a bit peevish when a pint that had their name on it disappeared. There was no pattern to the thefts which made the operation that bit more successful but it tended to happen on busy nights such as a weekend or darts night and crib night when an array of pint pots graced the shelf over the fireplace. At times, things could get mixed up. Eight pint pots owned by
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eight blokes sometimes got picked up by the wrong owner, which didn’t really matter, but when eight pint pots became seven, that was when fights could start. The average drinker is extremely possessive over his pint and treats it as a serious insult if anyone wilfully abducts it. The chief suspects were Owd Grandad Piggott and Club Paper Jack, both of whom were known towrags, but who were also endowed with a strong sense of self preservation and were wise enough to know that getting caught wogging other people’s pints carried serious repercussions. It hit the fan one night when Owd Grandad Piggott himself lost a pint. He went on about it loudly and vociferously until finally, Tummy Dawkins threw him out – but this time, it had happened to the wrong one. This time, the daring ale thief had taken his life into his own hands. The chips were certainly down. Owd Grandad Piggott and Tummy Dawkins hatched a plan. Tummy Dawkins had once caught an ale thief by lacing a pint of beer with a dollop of washing soda and placing it in a strategic spot out of the main flow of customers. He suggested that they repeat the trick, but Owd Grandad Piggott had a better idea. ‘Ar’ve got some stuff as meks washin’ soda look lark lollipop mix’, he said. Tummy Dawkins regarded him warily. ‘Ay – ar dunner want kill nobody’ , he said anxiously, ‘Ah dunner want no dead bodies in me pub…‘ ‘It wunner kill ‘im’, Owd Grandad said, ‘…but it’ll bloody move ‘im’. Tapper Ottley was a local character who used
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Tummy Dawkins’s pub sporadically, as he did all the other local pubs. He was a familiar sight around the area – his white stick tapping its way in and out of the local pubs and shops, his dark glasses hiding his apparently damaged eyes. He was a big comfortable affable fellow, pleasant with anyone who would talk to him. He would buy a pint, pay for it, grope around and hold it with both hands to drink it. He was the last person to be the ale thief. It was a Friday night and there was an invitation darts match with the pub down the road and the baited pint of beer was placed in situ, Tummy Dawkins watching carefully who, if anybody, claimed it. An hour into the job and it was still there…then suddenly, it wasn’t. Tummy Dawkins bristled and his eyes shot around the bar, studying faces, looking for reaction. Whoever had lifted the baited pint had been remarkably fast and now the landlord looked forward to nailing the culprit as fast, if not faster. For a full five minutes, nothing happened, then suddenly, Tapper Ottley, standing quietly by the bar, nearly exploded. His cap lifted up from his head and his normally jovial red face turned a deep shade of purple, he emitted a violent expulsion of air, froth and spittle, followed immediately by another, then another – and yet another. Steam seemed to emanate from his ears as he clutched wildly at the bar and hawked, whooshed and oosted, rapidly creating a wide space around him as people tried desperately to dodge the fallout that sprayed from his lips. Tapper Ottley wobbled and gasped and choked, but somehow managed to keep his feet, then an amazing thing happened. Tapper Ottley tore off his dark glasses, exposing two streaming blue eyes that gazed terror stricken at the landlord, then he threw his white stick to the floor and scuttled off through the door at a phenomenal rate of knots while the rest of the people in the bar stood statuesque and silent. The beer thefts stopped thenceforth. A week later, Owd Grandad Piggott eyed Tummy Dawkins knowingly as he stood in the bar drinking his beer. ‘That bloody larned ‘im....Ah towd thee it wouldner kill ‘im but ah bet it went through ‘im lark a Ferrari’ ‘What was it?’ ventured Tummy Dawkins. ‘ Rubbin’ stuff’, Owd Grandad told him shortly. ‘Put it on somebody’s chest an’ ay’ll pass wind... they put it in somebody’s pint an’ ay’ll pass a bloody motor bike!’
T he Heath Chorus in Concert In Aid of the Parkinson’s Disease Society And St Peter’s Church, Ellastone toilet fund Saturday 26th September 2009 7.30pm At Ellastone Parish Hall Tickets £4.00 pre-booked £5.00 on the door Tel: 07757801173 or 01335324384
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Marvellous Michelle’s ‘I feel absolutely amazing now!’ – that’s the verdict of a Cheadle hairdresser who has shed a fantastic 42 pounds on a Slimming World diet. Michelle Ticehurst got the kick-start she needed to go on the diet when her son Liam told her she had a builder’s bum! The bubbly 48 year old knew she had to change her eating habits there and then and after weighing in at 11st 13lbs (photo above) on her first Slimming World meeting, the weight rapidly came off through sheer dedication and the right things to eat. Now, 18 months later, Michelle proudly boasts a body of 8st 13lbs, a fantastic achievement! ‘My sister Maura helped me throughout the diet with weight training and I started to tone up whilst still losing weight through my diet. ‘I still go to my Slimming World classes in Leek which are run by Joanne Steele and I have kept at the same weight now for over 6 months which is the acid test. ‘I feel amazing now, and I have a lot more confidence in myself and Carl, my partner, and my son Liam think I look fantastic. ‘It’s been hard work, but worth it!’ The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice have been so impressed by Michelle’s efforts that they decided to ask her if she would like to show off her new figure. Emma Carr’s new range of pretty clothing, gorgeous dresses, cute accessories and jewellery and gifts has just opened above Choices at 7a High Street, Cheadle so we asked Emma to give Michelle a 5-star makeover! At Mother Nature Hairdressers and Beauty Salon in Cheadle High Street, Michelle first had her make-up put on by Lynne Wosket before her hair was styled ready for her catwalk treat at Emma’s superb new business. The end result you can see for yourself, absolutely tremendous!! The Voice would like to Mother Nature thank Emma, Lynne and of BEAUTY THERAPY course Michelle for taking part in this special Makeover Sienna X Spray Tanning - if you would like to nominate someone for a Lynne Wosket IFHB IHBC FSBTH similar feature, all you have Associated Beauty Therapist to do is telephone The Voice Telephone 01538 723773 or on 01538 751629, email uttoxetervoice@ 07971 529013 hotmail.co.uk or write to Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, 3 Spode Close, Cheadle, Staffs, ST10 1DT.
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Alton Towers Waterpark Competition Winner
The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice Colour magazine yet again received a fantastic entry to our Alton Towers competition in our last issue. The prize, a family ticket to the Alton Towers waterpark (2 adults, 2 kids under 12), was scooped by: MRS G MARTIN, SMITHFIELD ROAD, UTTOXETER, The answer to the question was Sharkbait Reef. We hope Mrs Martin and family enjoy a fantastic day out at the area’s top attraction. Come on readers, make sure you have a go in the free competition in this issue of The Voice! Look out for the chance to win a fantastic 3-course meal, coffee and a bottle of bubbly at the highly respected New Broom, Uttoxeter Road, Checkley. If you don’t enter, you can’t win!!
The Oldest soldier has died, now is the turn of the youngest! Please help in this years poppy appeal. Your help would be gratefully appreciated either time or a donation to Uttoxeter Royal British Legion. Please contact Barbara Tipper, Honorary Poppy Appeal Organiser Tel 01889 566806. In Flanders Fields By John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The Larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields
Ginny’s Gardening Guide By Uttoxeter’s Ginny Gibson id everyone enjoy the wet July? I couldn’t believe it - I kept thinking that today we are going to be OK and be able to do things in the garden, then down came the rain, and, of course, if you work on the soil when it’s that wet you just cause it damage. The weather man kindly informed me on the last day of July that it had been the wettest July since 1888... August apparently is going to be wonderful, so here’s hoping. So, with that hope in mind, my tips for this month are as follows. Have a look at any mature herbs in your garden the old wooded parts can be cut back by a third and you will get new shoots growing and hardened off before the frosts come (sorry for mentioning frosts). You could start thinking about getting some bulbs we have already mapped out the areas in the beds that have space for bulbs, and I am going to try a Globemaster Allium as apparently they are huge and really wonderful. (It wasn’t cheap so I just bought one though apparently you should always plant in 3’s, 5’s or 7’s to make a good display. I just hope my one survives.) Firs Farm Nursery in Scropton have given me their plants for the month: Geranium and Pelargonium. Gavin and I had a long discussion about these plants because I didn’t know the difference between them: I thought that Geraniums were the ones that you see everywhere in the Mediterranean wall baskets, large 5 point leaves with a single stem and a bright red or pink flower head, while the Pelargonims were the bushy cottage garden style with the small delicate flowers which then turn into cranesbills fruits after flowering. However the exact opposite is true! Like most gardeners I have met, Gavin is not only very generous with his time but is also a very
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knowledgeable gardener, and took the time to look up the plants in his large illustrated dictionary of gardening to expose the myth. So if like me you thought one was in fact the other, best go and get some guidance from Gavin. The nursery has a huge range to choose from, and there is a new yellow plant (well 2 years old). Yellow is not my colour for the garden, but if it is yours then I am sure you will love it. And do remember that this month dead-heading is essential to prolong the flowering season. If any of you have a garden myth you want us to expose, do write in, it would be great to hear from you and to pass them on. Passing on his tips for the month from the Allotments is Olde Bob at Millfield Victory Allotments. We met on the first sunny day in August and the place was a hive of activity at 8.30am. The vacant ground on his plot was being dug over, and he was adding lime to the ground as he was going to be planting brassicas in that space next year - this is the winter dig: you dig it now and leave it until spring. This month he is going to lift his onions and dry them under glass, if you do it right the crop will last you until April – the joy of eating your own onions in a soup on a cold January day is out of this world. What really amazed me was that his onions were planted in beds, with a bed of carrots in between and when I asked why he had done this, he said that carrot fly can smell carrots for
up to a mile away! That’s why in order to distract them away from the carrots you lift an onion when you are either thinning the carrots out at the beginning of the season or when collecting the crop. There were also a few beds with just stumps showing through the earth and he explained that if potato blight is present on a plot, everyone cuts the potatoe leaves down to 3 inch stomps, then after 10 days you lift them and they will store perfectly well. August is also the time to be harvesting your courgettes. Bob had a wonderful display of them in car tyres - you just harvest them as you need them, normally when they are a hand span across in size, and a new one will grow for you later on. The plant dies off when the frost comes - I know, that’s twice I have mentioned frost, apologies again. Bob is like Gavin a very generous and knowledgeable gardener and for me as an amateur it is nice to be able to talk to someone who doesn’t mind me constantly saying, what’s that, why do you do that. But one of my questions that he was not going to answer was about how he got some of his onions to such a huge size. He is taking them to the Boylestone Show on 29th August – free admission – and trust me, there are no tips on how to win first prizes in the shows - these are his secret and who would blame him! Happy Gardening
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Let The Voice Be With You By Les Humphries ell readers, it’s been a sad time for me since the last issue of the Uttoxeter and Cheadle voice. Whilst I was on holiday in Malta my father passed away in Cardiff University Hospital following a fall several weeks earlier, he was just a month short of his 91st birthday. He and my mother had celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in February. He had been a regular soldier for 33 years in the Royal Corps of Signals, enlisting at the age of 18 in 1936. After landing with the British Expeditionary Force he was at Dunkirk where he was wounded whilst waiting to be picked up from the beach. When his wounds had healed he was sent abroad again, I was two days old when he left and was not to see him again until I was four years and one month old. He always maintained that it had nothing to do with Mr. Hitler, but because I was such an ugly baby he didn’t want to come home. He was in fact a dispatch rider with Monty’s 8th Army, the famous Desert Rats, where he was mentioned in dispatches during the desert campaign in El Alamein and Tobruk. As a peacetime soldier he travelled all over the world and the UK, receiving the BEM for services to the Regiment, when Provost sergeant in charge of the regimental police at No. 6 (Boys) Training Regiment, where he also formed the regimental band. Following his retirement from the Army father worked for the Cardiff Police in a civilian capacity until his 65th birthday. From then until his death he lived at home in Llandaff, becoming a bit of a Victor Meldrew character, but giving us a lot of laughs!
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sadly like many of his generation he spoke little of his experiences until very late in life. He died the day after Harry Patch, who at 111 was the last survivor of the trenches in the Great War which preceded my fathers little skirmish. They survived, but millions died to make the world a better place, however, our lads and lasses are still dying for the same cause in Afghanistan, will it ever end? Congratulations to my neighbour Bill Tranter on his MBE for services to the community of Rocester, unfortunately as his award was announced some mindless morons of the village set fire to the Village Hall, which is where Bill puts on his events to raise money for charity. It’s just a pity that they can’t find something useful to do rather than wanting to destroy things that other people enjoy and appreciate, even if they don’t. Which brings me on to John Glandfields column in the last issue of the Uttoxeter and Cheadle Voice. It gave me a real chuckle, how right he was about the good old days of policing when the yobs could get a good old fashioned thump. We’ve all gone ruddy barmy with political correctness, human rights, and all the other smarmy rubbish that favours the criminal and the vandal. What about the victims human rights? By the time this issue goes to press Uttoxeter Rugby Football Club will have started their new season. As yet I don’t have a fixture list, so I can’t pass on any information to any interested parties, sorry! Good luck in Midlands 4 East (North) lads. Hopefully I ‘ll have more information next time.
Busy time for the Churnet Valley Male Voice Choir who start off on Tuesday September the 8th with a concert in St. Michaels Church Rocester, with all proceeds going to the Youth Fund. The Choir will perform a wide range of songs from their repotoire, whilst their guest soloist will be James Fletcher who is a jazz vertuoso. Tickets are priced at £5 which includes a glass of wine or tea or coffee. Both the choir and their soloist are performing free of charge so all monies raised will go to Youth Fund. For ticket availability ring 01889 569390 or 568830 or see the church wardens or Rocester vicar. The Choir will then again be performing on Saturday the 19th of September in Cheadle Methodist Church when they put on their Annual Concert again for local charities. This concert is always the highlight of the year for the choir and they are fortunate this year to have as guest soloist soprano Denise Leigh who was the winner of Operatunity. The choir were very lucky to get Ms Leigh who has a very full diary, and tickets will be at a premium as she has her own fan base, so if you are a regular supporter of the choir get your tickets ASAP. They are priced at £6 which includes refreshments and are available from choir members or Herbies shop in Cheadle. if you have any problems getting yours ring Geoff Hartley, the Choir Chairman on 01782 302503. On the 3rd of October they will again be in action for the Cotton Mothers Union. Well that’s about it for this month, TTFN and see you next time Les....
Magisterial Memories By John Glandfield Uttoxeter’s Most Charismatic Solicitor ast time I waxed lyrical, if not a little longingly, about past experiences with the Police but they were real characters (an attribute which in every walk of life, is getting rarer by the minute nowadays) I never knew quite what it involved but do I recall that the stock phrase of a local, long-since retired and much respected “Bobby” that, “Leave it to me. I shall go and have a quiet word with him “ seemed, at the time, to be a most effective crime deterrent. Of course that was when you could take a decision and use your initiative without the risk of being sued left right and centre by some little blighter whose only real grievance was that he/she had not got his/her own way so someone must pay. Many hardened criminals were often great characters. One, for whom an immediate prison sentence was inevitable, was asked, before Sentence, was passed whether he had anything to say. He responded by producing a Zippo lighter, flicking open the top and announcing, “Beam me up. Scottie”. Sources of humour came from all directions. A Solicitor whom I have known and respected for many years as a most able advocate once turned up at Court to mitigate in a “Dangerous Dog” Case without both his File and reading glasses. The kindly invitation by the Court Clerk to adjourn to enable said Solicitor to slip back to his Office was greeted with a dismissive wave of the
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hand where after the Court was treated to an erudite but impassioned address laying great stress on the gross improbability of a dog called “Stan” being anything other than sweetness and light. This tirade had lasted for about five minutes when the Clerk quietly interrupted by stating, “Excuse me, Mr….., but according to my File the dog’s name is Satan!” You could have heard the proverbial pin drop. Before they were selected from the ranks of people who “knew what it was all about” Judges, in particular, were a rich source of after dinner tales. Discounting those who were very deaf – that disability itself could produce most riotous and irreverent consequences - I once came across one in London who ,whilst in Court, had an earpiece concealed beneath his wig so as listen to the Test Match (and not much else I gathered from some of his very weird decisions). There were those who dozed off leading equally to bizarre decisions at the end of a Case. I once heard a Judge when asked whether he wished Prison Sentences that he had imposed to be consecutive or concurrent ask his Clerk,” Is there any difference?” There was the Judge whose habitual luncheon was six pints of bitter. Consequently the afternoon proceedings were interrupted at about twenty
minute intervals with His Honour announcing, “I think that this might be a convenient moment for a short adjournment”. A Judge in Brighton, where I trained, once had a dead cat hurled at him by a disgruntled Party. Said Judge whose foul temper was notorious – that fact was actually a prime reason for my getting out of Brighton once I had qualified- confounded all present by responding passively, “Madam, if you do that again I shall get very cross indeed”. Witnesses can be very funny. One who had been verbally abused was most reluctant in Court to say what words had been spoken. After kindly but persistent cajoling by a very kindly Judge to, “Come out with it” as now one would take offence and the Case must, otherwise, surely fail, suddenly blurted out (Reader please forgive the following vulgarity but this tale is nothing without it), “Arseholes to you, Your Honour”. See you in Court. John E.Glandfield
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The good old days I believe this is Rocester Football Club team photograph after winning a cup final at Oldfields Sports Club in Uttoxeter. Can anyone recognise any of the players? Give Nigel a call on 01538 751629 or email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk
Right: My good old mate Alistair Thursfield of Cheadle has unearthed this photograph for readers of The Voice. Apparently he says it is a group of lads having a kick about in the school holidays in Uttoxeter way back in 1959. Alistair can remember some of the players but perhaps readers can help us with the others. He remembers Graham Forrester, Brian Cox, Tony Slater, Mick Harper, a lad nicknamed Shand, and the surnames Stanley, Adams, Sinclair, Bowd, Danks. Alistair would like to know if any of them are about the Uttoxeter area now, especially Tony Slater. If you can help, give Nigel a ring on 01538 751629 or email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk
Can any of our readers recognise these glamorous ladies enjoying a night out in Uttoxeter? You know the number by now, give us a ring!!! Two Cheadle footballing ‘stars’ of the 70’s and 80’s pictured with their wives to be - but who are they and where are they now? Contact The Voice if you know...
What a tremendous response we had from readers identifying some of our lovely people on the Good Old Days photographs in Issue 11 of The Voice. The glamorous ladies pictured on the two photos with Oldfields Social Club’s Beryl Holley were Frances Blood, Ann Marie Darcy and Helen Massey. Our friend in the funny chair whilst on her holidays in Spain was of course Carol Woolley. The Roycroft Rangers football team of 1921/22, pictured outside Oldfields Sports
Club, also proved to be very popular with lots of readers naming the skipper James Moore of Stone Road, Uttoxeter. He worked 52 years for the Bamfords firm who actually set up this football club. Captain Bamford, who lived in Oldfields Hall, and his son John created the whole Oldfields sports complex and Roycroft Rangers became their first football team. I wonder if it was named after a local man called Roy Croft?? Let Nigel know on 01538 751629.
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Guiding your future...
‘Son of Razzer’ JCB Summer Netball League nother successful Summer League completed which resulted in Mango Tree (pictured, top) winning Div 1 with main rivals JCB Lakeside taking the runners-up spot. In Div 2 Ladybirds (bottom) , who were playing their first season in the league, took the honours with Tippers Ladies only securing second place with the very last match of the season. The Winter Season gets under way on September 8th with 18 teams already signed up.
A ttoxeter and Cheadle Voice columnist Roy ‘Razzer’ Astbury’s son Dave has enjoyed a hugely successful era as manager of a football team on the South Coast of England! East Christchurch SSC FC won the Premier Division of the Hayward Bournemouth Sunday League for the first time in the club’s 29 year history. Four days later Dave Astbury steered his club to success in the Robbins Cup Final which is a major competition in the Bournemouth area before the hat-trick was foiled in the Hampshire Sunday Senior Cup. The ‘Son of Razzer’ as he is affectionately known, is extremely proud of the achievements of East Christchurch SSC FC and he told The Voice: ‘It has been a great footballing period in my life down here on the South Coast. My dad was a terrific manager who had a font of football knowledge in the Uttoxeter and Cheadle area and it is tremendous that I carry on the Astbury footballing tradition begun by Grandad Walter and my Great Uncles Tom, Bill and Percy. It is something very important to me as is my Uttoxeter heritage. ‘I am still very much a Uttoxeter person – what is it that they say – ‘You can take the boy out of Uttoxeter but you can’t take Uttoxeter out of the boy!’ ‘I am looking forward to this season so my club can make sure they defend their trophies. I really do appreciate my background and obviously dad was a driving force with his strong sense of fair play and his humour and personality but mum has given me so much that has been useful over the years. ‘As a manager I’m not known as a ranter and I don’t ever use a ‘hairdryer’ on my players. When people ask me who has influenced me I say Brian Clough, Roy Astbury, Walter Astbury and Greta Astbury. I actually think mum would have made an excellent football manager in her own right!!’ Dave Astbury was actually voted Bournemouth’s FA Manager of the Year for 2008/2009. He concluded: I was gobsmacked to receive that award. You never know, I may even find my way into ‘Razzer’s Hall of Fame’ team! Now that would be an honour!’
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See you at the far post! By Mick Cullerton do not know if it is my age but the close season seems to get shorter each year. It does not seem like 5 minutes since I got my predictions wrong for last year! Since I made my predictions last season only Tony Pulis is still in place as Stoke’s manager with Paul Jewell, Steve Bull and Lee Sinnott all losing their jobs. It shows you what a precarious job managing a football club is. Even so for every job that comes available there are loads of applicants plus agents whispering in the chairman’s ear. At Derby County I believe that Nigel Clough is a good, sound football appointment never mind who his dad was. He has served a long enough apprenticeship at Burton Albion and was successful without putting the club in dire financial straits. His teams play football but are not a soft touch when it comes to winning the ball. I believe that because of the size and quality of the squad he has inherited he will have to wheel and deal to mount a promotion challenge. It is not easy to move players on who have lucrative contracts so I do not visualise Derby County being less than a 3 year job. The first year to sort the place out and get all his own people in place which I believe he has already done. Then in the next year to bring in his own players who will play the way he wants to play. The third season should see a promotion challenge. I hope the board see it that way and are not expecting instant results. With no parachute payments it means that his wage bill will have been trimmed and it is not easy to move forward on a lesser wage bill. There does not seem to be a big hitter financially on the board so the club looks as though it will have to cut its cloth to match it’s income.
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Once again the season ticket holders have backed the club in big numbers, guaranteeing Derby County being one of the best supported clubs in The Championship. Let’s hope the team does them justice – prediction: finish 9th. Although last year I was surprised that Stoke finished in 12th place I would not be surprised if they ended up in about the same position. I do not believe that any of the three promoted teams plus Hull, Portsmouth and Blackburn will finish above Stoke. This is providing that Tony Pulis sticks to what he does best which is grinding out results and playing to his team’s strengths. It is not pretty but it is very effective. I believe the second season syndrome comes along for 2 reasons, one is that teams get used to the way you play and the other is that the players start to believe they are better than they really are and forget the things that got them promoted in the first place. That will not I believe happen at Stoke as Tony will want to be in the Premiership for 3 years before he will consider changing styles of play to push onto the next level. Plus he is most probably the most stubborn manager in the league. He knows exactly what he wants from his players and gets it! – prediction: finish 13th. At Port Value Mickey Adams has taken on a big job but it is the right time to do so as last year they hit rock bottom after a desperate season. Building a football team is like building a house. You need finance, good plans, good foundations and solid brick work. Well he has no finance as the majority of the budget has already been spent but as I have kept saying in previous articles the Vale needed an experienced manager who knows the league and can make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. He will get them fit, organised
and aggressive. I think that this year anything above mid table will be a job well done. I have castigated the board in my article for appointing novices as managers and it will be interesting to see how an experienced but not old manager at only 47 does the job. I cannot see them scoring enough goals to mount a serious promotion challenge therefore I expect them to finish just above mid-table and that’s my prediction – finish 11th. This year I will be summarising all Port Vale games, home and away, on Radio Stoke on 1503 medium wave. Stafford Rangers have had a very difficult summer with the club asking supporters to help to find £50,000. I was involved in a fundraising event with Stafford Rangers Legends and it came across strongly that the club and supporters groups are united behind all kinds of activities to save the club. This can only bode well for the future of the club although it does tell you that the club’s budget will be restricted and make Chris Brindley’s job very difficult. He will have to rely on young loan players as the club endeavours to get back on its feet. He will have similar problems to Mickey Adams in as much as whoever he signs will be regarded as ‘his’ player in 3 months time no matter how much they cost. Ultimately a manager gets judged on the quality of the players he brings in. Directors and supporters are quick to forget that the manager had no money to start with – prediction: mid-table (with a bit of luck!) See you at the far post Mick
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All-time Local Soccer Hall of Fame Team By Roy ‘Razzer’ Astbury Each month Uttoxeter’s best known character Roy ‘Razzer’ Astbury will compile his very own ‘All-Time Local Football Team’ which in his opinion is the very best of players past and present.
It should be a fantastic talking point in our community and no doubt you all will have your views on ‘Razzer’s Hall of Fame team. If you have your own Hall of Fame team then get involved and just give Nigel a call at The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice on 01538 751629, 0776 784 6937 to tell him or send your team to: The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, 3 Spode Close, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1DT or email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk
‘Razzer’ will create a team in each issue of The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice which he believes incorporates all the ingredients of a football outfit which could be unbeatable! He will be delving into his thoughts to remember all the terrific players in years gone by whilst selecting those who are exceptional in our present day.
Razzer’s Hall of Fame August Team BILL SWAN Wheatsheaf A very solid goalkeeper who never let the team down. Bill was ultra consistent.
GEOFF SALE Elkes FC
ALLAN SHORT Uttoxeter Town An excellent defender who was a good reader of the game.
MAURICE JONES Rocester FC
An outstanding player who always gave his all. Geoff would have been a great man to have in your back four.
REG MOORE Uttoxeter St Mary’s
An outstanding playmaker A fast, right-sided player who made the ball talk. Terrific who made his dangerous passer with great vision. crosses count.
RONNIE BOUCHER (Captain) Uttoxeter St Mary’s FC A dominant defender who was a great leader at the back and his knowledge of the game always gave him the edge.
ROY BULLOCK Uttoxeter Amateurs FC Roy was very efficient, strong and always steady.
GARETH THOMAS Marchington FC
FRANK BAILEY Bamfords FC
A thinking One of the area’s most promising midfielder who also players, Gareth continues to knew where the exhibit tremendous talents. back of the net was.
JOHN SHAW Uttoxeter Amateurs FC
DICKIE SMITH Leigh FC Fast feet, sharp and a great goal poacher.
John was a great leader of the attack and he was feared by many defenders.
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Tim Leech Uttoxeter All time X1 Hi Nigel, I hope you are well. I am in exile in Longton but pop round my mum’s in Utch and like your publication. I was fortunate to play with and against some fantastic footballers during the 80’s and 90’s in the local area. I played in Uttoxeter and District League for the Three Tuns at the age of 15 and you grow up quickly when you were playing against the likes of Alan Smith and all of the Uttoxeter Amateur squad (they made Leeds Utd look like fairies!). Aged 16 I progressed to the Wheatsheaf Athletic under a fantastic guy, Mick Harper, full of passion and the pure love of the game. I played at the end of this excellent side but it was still a very high standard. There were some fantastic players and guys, Tom Lomas, Pete Douglas, Keith Brassington, Barrie Wain, Pete Line, Frankie Rowe to name but a few. I played both Saturdays and Sunday’s for all the local teams and made some fantastic friends and some magical memories. I could fill your magazine alone with all the stories and names of great players but will try and be concise as is posssible. I was fortunate enought to have managed Uttoxeter FC, the last Saturday team in the town and we had great success winning many trophies such as Staffs Borough Cup, Staffs Presidents Cup, Uttoxeter Challange Cup, luckily too many too list. Best Team I played with or managed: Goalkeeper - Tom Davies, brave strong and ultra dependable but Paul Gregory would push him close Right Back - Martin Buckingham composed and a proper footballer and first class bloke, Colin Boot would push him close for pure speed and agression. Centre Back - Paul Croft - Towering Player and fantastic example to all around him, Nicky Dickens pushed him, another great all round defender. Centre Back - Paul Esplin - Like all great players, made everything look easy. Kevin Spink, sadly no longer with us but a top man and better player than people gave him credit. Left Back - Dean Arnold - cultured left foot, just loved mars bars too much. Pushed by Ian Kirk, couldn’t pass water but tough as they came. Right Wing - Mick Ring - An enigma, never played as much or as long as he should have but on his day he was a wizard. Ant Rowley, pure graft, a real team player. Midfield - Rob Arnold - At school, the best player I ever saw, Wobbly would be the first to admit never reached his full potential but still a quality player. Geoff Dyche, quality player when he wanted to be. Midfileld - Nigel Mottram, How he did not make it I’ll never know, superb player, blighted by injuries. Reserve, Jim Hulme, for a couple of seasons before some nastly injuries a real powerhorse. Midfield - Kev Haycock, great all round abiltiy, never fulfilled his potential, Richard Campion, great engine, sadly injuries curtailed his career. Forward - Keith Brassington - Brasso was a superb leader of the front line and great finisher. Mark Crutchley, supremely gifted forward, who did not fulfil his potential but great on his day. Forward - John McClaughlin - simply superb, should have played to a higher level, luckily for me he didn’t, tricky brave and a great finisher. Reserve, Marshall Black, powerful runner and shot, on a going day an excellent forward. I apologise to any players I have missed from my team sheet you have not left my memories nothing but great memories and some top players and top guys. Regards, Tim Leech
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The Cream of the Crop By Mick Harper Continued from previous issue of The Voice...
y selection alongside Barrie may be a little controversial because he wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea and he probably made more enemies in local football than I did which is saying something. However, I will go for Mick Ring who was not only a great servant of the team but was probably at one time the most feared central defender in the district. Some of his tackles at times made me cringe but whenever a high ball came into our area he would invariably make it his, sometimes trampling over one of his own teammates in the process. Mick was actually a much better footballer than many people gave him credit for and he was often the catalyst that sparked an incisive ‘Sheaf attack. For left back there were three outstanding candidates and the last one to fill the position Ian Kirk had an excellent temperament to go with his undoubted ability while the gritty Alan ‘Wiggy’ Whieldon always gave everything during many years splendid service. By a whisker from ‘Wiggy’ the position would be filled by Roger Croft who was always strong in the tackle and more than capable of surging forward and rattling a few cages at the other end of the pitch. Roger was a key member of the best ‘Sheaf side that actually played together and his standing in the local football community was immense, a fact that was emphasised by the fantastic turn out and support for the match to celebrate his life at Oldfields last September. For a large portion of my time in football, teams played with a 4-3-3 formation although more and more started to go 4-4-2 as time passed. But for the purpose of this side I will name three in midfield and three up front which was usually how we lined up. I will also pick just two substitutes as we were only allowed to use that number back in those days. In midfield a number of names spring to mind for different reasons. Brian Dodd, who was also a tremendous help to me off the field, forced his way into a very good team due to sheer effort and determination and nobody loved the game more
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than Tom Lomas who really added steel to the side. Goal scoring wide man Ricky Spink could and should have gone on to greater things but I don’t think he realised how good he was. At one time the club had such a glut of talent that gifted footballers in the middle of the park, like Brian Ferneyhough and Pete Brailsford, were happy to be regular substitutes. John Portlock was a top class player and Paul Esplin was an exceptional footballer on the left side who scored quite a few but made many more and Chris Davies had a tremendous football brain to go with his ability to lead by example as skipper. Stuart Macfarlane gave splendid service to the club over many years and not only was he loyal but a damn good player for good measure. Kevin Hurst made a huge contribution in later years, rarely missing a game and another hard working midfielder, Mick Oldham, was an ever present in the club’s last season. Anyway, to get down to the nitty gritty my midfield would start on the right side with Leon Hibberd, a brilliant footballer who could take the ball off an opponent just as easily as he could take it past one. I remember him playing at right back in an emergency and he effortlessly slotted in and never gave the opposition a kick. Leon passed well and created plenty of chances for his teammates who appreciated how lucky they were to have such a player in their side. In the middle would be the all-action, non-stop
Pete Douglas who had all the energy and drive that was needed in this crucial area. Pete was a winner and a natural leader and his enthusiasm rubbed off on others around him. He skippered the Wheatsheaf at the peak of their powers when he was man of the match virtually every game and won the Player of the Year award by a country mile. For good measure he found the back of the net on a regular basis and he was just as adept at centre forward and centre half as central midfield. A Manager’s dream and my choice to captain the best ever side. To be continued in the next issue of The Voice...
Wheatsheaf Athletic at Uttoxeter Racecourse, 1st April 1984 Back Row: Brendan Phillips, Frank Rowe, Brian Fellows, Jim Thompson, Chris Davies (Captain), Barrie Wain, Pete Line, Tim Leech, Alan Whieldon, Mick Harper (Manager). Front Row: Kevin Hurst, John Berrisford, Mick Grantham, Dave Dyche, Ian Kirk. The ‘Sheaf were about to beat Swadlincote Rangers 4-3 in a Burton Sunday Premier League game. I can’t remember what the joke was about but it could possibly have been at the skipper’s expense, as he was the only one not laughing!
County Ground set for developments erbyshire’s the County Ground is set for two major developments after the club declared their intention to apply for planning permission for 2,000 additional seats and a new permanent marquee. The additional seating will be placed on the bank side of the ground to help meet demand at big matches, while the new marquee will host dinner/dance functions for up to 300 people. The level of investment will be approximately £500,000 and the work is intended for completion in time for the 2010 season, subject to the required planning permission. Derbyshire Chief Executive Keith Loring said: “We at Derbyshire County Cricket Club are determined to continue improving the facilities at the County Ground for our members, supporters, sponsors and corporate customers. “For 2009, this consisted of small facelifts to parts of the ground such as signage improvements, the introduction of flags, improvements to the ground entries, the demolition of the Old Jockey Quarters and generally making the ground look as attractive as possible.
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“Ahead of 2010 we are able to do a little bit more and the extra 2,000 seats will be a welcome addition to our ground for big match days, which already attract crowds of 5,000. “The permanent marquee will also be an impressive addition to the appearance of the ground and will help us continue to compete at the forefront of the conference and banqueting sector in Derbyshire – an area of our business which is growing year on year.”These developments will, subject to the required planning permission, be the first Photograph by David Griffin phase of what will become a steady continuation of further improvements to the County Ground. “This process will include the introduction of another 2,000 seats as well as the refurbishment of the players dressing rooms and media facilities as we continue to strive for improvement both on and off the field.”
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On and off the field By Alan Smith Alan Smith has enjoyed a lifetime of sport in the Cheadle and Uttoxeter areas. Here Alan delves into his memory bank to write his unique brand of humour on colourful sports and life comments with memories of past and present which we hope readers will enjoy... ell after naming my team of local cricketers in the last edition a story sprang to mind about three of them, Archie Gilbert, Dave Croft and the great Herbert Capewell. It was when I was playing in the same team, Boltons, in the Border Sunday League, a league which brought together the two breakaway leagues North Staffs and south Cheshire and the North Staffs and District, in a Sunday knockout format. It was good and in my case gave me an opportunity to play against better players. Well on this particular Sunday we were playing Great Chell and to anyone who has played there will remember it was surrounded by metal terracing. This match was started in lovely sunshine but as the afternoon progressed turned into thunderstorms with lots of lightning! We were taken off the pitch during the Great Chell innings for shelter from a heavy downpour. On sitting down in the dressing room I looked around and it was deadly quiet! I asked ‘What’s up lads, we’re not going too bad?’ The reply came from Herbert, a very pale Herbert, he said ‘I think the lightning struck me!’ and within a split second – four perhaps – five more of the team echoed the same experience but luckily there was no harm done but the match was abandoned. We laughed about it for many weeks after... But the dressing room is a sacred place, it’s the first place you all get together to sit and sort out the match to come and don’t you find some great people in those dressing rooms? I know I have, to mention a few, Johnny Lockett, Mike Ikin, Mark Hammond, Chris Holdway, Mick Hall, these have given me great loyalty and friendship but also many humorous times. John would try anything and during his time with us at Bramshall I suffered from gout and the only relief came from a very strong painkiller but the side effects on me were the same as drinking a few beers and I was on a slight high. Well John tried two of these tablets and it took me all afternoon to keep him out of mischief – what a character, as was Mike Ikin.
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At the beginning of each season probably a month before it started I would ring around to see everyone was up and ready for the new campaign. Well this season I could not get hold of Mike and resorted to visiting his most popular watering hole The Liquor Vaults Uttoxeter to see if they could tell me as to his whereabouts. Graham Arnold was the licensee then (God rest his soul) and Graham said ‘He’s not in the country Al.’ ‘Well where is he Gray,’ I asked. ‘He’s stuck in Tenerife, he’s living just outside the airport in a rubbish bin.’ ‘Come off it,’ I said. ‘No that’s straight up Al. Well a few weeks later when Mike got back he told me what had happened. He’d had a few glasses of the falling down juice and was ejected by cabin crew from the plane. And the airline wouldn’t take him on their flight back to the UK. Well I don’t suppose that bothered Mike until he ran out of money and he ended up there until money was sent over to him whilst he was living in the bin outside the airport! Fabulous guy, fabulous cricketer! The other lads were also in the side that I had the pleasure of captaining to a North Staffs and District Senior A title. And during one match they decided to put fiery jack or ‘Deep Throat’ in the crutch of my boxers. Well I wondered why they all had gone out of the dressing room when I came out of the shower but took no more notice of it and dressed and went to take my kit bag to the car. You can imagine I only got 10 yards before the bag was dropped and I ran back into the dressing room derobed and back in the shower. Talk about Great Balls of Fire…………… But those are dressing room pranks which all teams get up to. But perhaps the most stomachchurning was during a match on the picturesque Strawberry Farm pitch at Bramshall. The ladies were well known and respected for the salad teas they produced in between innings. Well I sat down for mine and talking away and I lifted a lettuce leaf and there staring me in the eye was a black toe nail, one which one of the lad’s wives had just cut from Mick Ratcliffe’s toe. She was a chiropodist by the way but she didn’t dispense with her work very well that day and Bill Pritchard and Ratta got hold of it and placed it on my salad. My stomach churned but I got them back
This is an alternative side to the one I created in the last Voice and here goes, taking into consideration I either played with or against these players. My Skipper would be Mike Ikin, a fabulous allrounder with an exemplary Staffordshire record and what a character, knowledge of cricket second to none. Opening batsmen Graham Darby and Mick Hall, problem being perhaps both left handers but I’m not too bothered about that because they hated giving their wicket away and could step up to any level of cricket in my opinion and both served valuable time with Bramshall. At 3 I would have Vince Lindo, everybody’s first choice I know but I didn’t think I was allowed professionals in my first choice team. But Vince could win a game with bat or ball, a truly colourful character. At No. 4 would be my skipper
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as you can well imagine. A bottle of vanishing ink on cricket whites really panicked them before we played a very important Staffs Cup game against Longton. Just a little finisher to pranks I don’t know to this day if Dave Croft knew who put the 3 or 4 house bricks in his kit bag when he’d finished playing one night down at Bramshall but I can see Liz now struggling to get it into her car!! Happy days indeed. But on a more serious side about local cricket I was saddened to see Checkley CC lose points again because of a disciplinary problem. I hope it doesn’t hold them back from returning to where they belong in the top flight. And I don’t think Cheadle CC will be involved in the promotion battle at the end of the season, a shame because Ian Plant is one hell of a groundsman and Cheadle CC is in his blood. But on The Ashes what a start to the series, what a gutsy draw at Cardiff thanks to a back to the wall innings from one of my favourite players Paul Collingwood, ably backed up Flintoff, Swann and what a last wicket stand by Monty and Anderson – terrific! And then we went to our Ashes graveyard Lords, but no more, what a win and what a Herculean performance on that last day by Freddie Flintoff, I really hope he manages to stay fit enough got the last 3 tests. But in the first 2 the sights which stick in my mind out of those are Ponting’s face that last hour on the last day at Cardiff, and Flintoff’s after his 5th wicket on the last day at Lords, God it’s brilliant to be English I mean that win, lose or draw but I do like the winning! Stoke City FC would have kicked off their new Premiership season by the time this issue of The Voice is delivered to you and perhaps the opposition will have sussed us out this season. But we are not only a long ball physical side, we can play a bit and how Tony Pulis didn’t and still doesn’t get more recognition baffles me. I bet Peter Coates can’t believe his luck getting him back and the job he’s done but they speak well of one another and that’s why if you look at the betting got managers to get the axe Pulis is a 33/1 shot, about the same odds as Nigel buying a round of drinks!! By the way Mick (Harper) thanks for your comments, it’s much appreciated pal, keep up your good work buddy! All the best to all who read this column Smithy
Mike Ikin and at No. 5 Alan Fox, a player who compiled thousands of runs in his wonderful career at Cheadle. At 6 Paul ‘Lumpy’ Lomas, perhaps a player who didn’t quite fulfil his potential, he should have represented the county buy only the powers that be know why he didn’t. Also a quality junior coach, a product of Blythe Matthey or Colours as they were known. No. 7 wicket-keeper and superb bat Johnny Jessup (Boltons and Blythe Colours). John was quality behind the stumps and I’ve yet to see anyone down a pint quicker!! No. 8 Paul Taylor, excellent bowler in his time as pro at Checkley and he had a great career at Northants. No 9 Big Geoff Durber, soft as a brush but a great fellow. I remember captaining him in one match and first ball he beamed this opener and was warned!! I said what was that for Geoff? He said can’t stand him Al, never could!! No. 10 Derek Danks, a chap I only played against at the end of his playing career but could he suss you out – you bet he could! No. 11 Len Woodward, an old friend of mine and one I played against with little success. Len was a more than useful quick bowler for Checkley.
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Cheadle Running Club Veterans’ Cross Country: Oakamoor or the first time in the nineteen year history of the annual veterans’ cross country race staged by Cheadle Running Club there was a winner from the host club in the men’s event, with Kelvin Amos romping home to victory. The event, held on Friday evening at the Davies/Worthington Sports Ground, Oakamoor, was run over a very wet and muddy course after another wet summer. As a result the times of all of the runners were down quite a lot on previous years. From the start of the race it was clear that Kelvin had set his sights on improving on his third place of last year as he surged into an early lead that he maintained for the rest of the race. His time of 31.29 meant that he eventually finished over a minute clear of Dale Colclough of Trentham R.C. whose time was 32.30. Paul Davies of Staffordshire Moorlands A.C. came in third in a time of 32.40. Packing four of their runners in the first seven the Moorlands team ensured that they retained the team trophy for the seventh year running. Host club Cheadle finished as runners up, which was their best position since 1996. The Ron Lucas Memorial Trophy, was presented to the winning Moorlands team by Peter Lucas, son of the late Ron Lucas. In the ladies’ competition it was Staffordshire Moorlands A.C. who took both team and individual honours. Kerry Marchant in her first year as a veteran runner led the field from the start, winning in a time of 20.29. With Hilary Wood third in 22.34 and team-mate Debbie Hope fifth in 23.11 the Moorlands team picked up the trophy for only the second time in nineteen years, Derek Fower presenting the Elsie Fower Memorial Trophy to the winning team. Ruth Watchorn-Rice of Cheadle, who won the individual competition in 2006, came home second in 21.09 and last year’s winner Sharleen Gibson, also of Cheadle, fourth in 22.53.
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substantial contingent of Uttoxeter Road Runners converged on Cannock Chase on Wednesday 12th August for the “Staffs Knot “ 5 mile race. The Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), was once a medieval royal hunting ground with wild deer – still to be seen. The sandstone, heather and bracken heathland was a challenging backcloth to a very competitive “off road” race with a maximum of 500 runners. The weather was a little unkind with drizzle turning to heavier rain as the race progressed over the 2 lap course. However, good times were recorded even though the runners had to combat a steep climb out of the quarry on the last 1.5 miles. The standard of runners was high with the 1st man home once again was Tom Humphries of Cannock and Stafford AC in a time of 24.15 The ladies were led home by Sally Gray of Stafford Harriers in a time of 32.02.
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eavy rain showers couldn’t dampen the spirits as charity fundraising and a romantic connection dominated JCB’s 26th annual Lakeside 5 fun run. A maximum field of 500 competitors braved torrential conditions overhead and soggy terrain underfoot to take part in the popular five mile senior race and three mile fun run around JCB’s picturesque World Headquarters in Rocester. And despite the “typical” British Summer weather, a friendly atmosphere helped warm up proceedings with entrants also raising hundreds of pounds for JCB’s £2 million NSPCC Reaching Out to Children in Staffordshire campaign, the event’s chosen charity. This year’s winner was 26-year-old Ben Gamble of Stone Master Marathoners, who clocked up a time of 25 minutes and 59 seconds to make it a hat trick of victories. But he also had a double reason to celebrate on the night because the first woman past the post was his partner and fellow running club member Amy Cope. Amy, who works for JCB as a Group Financial Reporting Manager was thrilled that the couple, who live in Stone, Staffordshire, had made it a double success. Amy, 33, said: “This is absolutely fantastic. This is my first time running this race so I am really thrilled I am the first lady over the line. The fact that my partner Ben has won for the third time is also a great achievement.” Ben added: “I was really pleased with my time given the conditions and when I heard that Amy had won too, I was really, really pleased. We can have a double celebration now!” Other frontline competitors included the first JCB man Craig Jeffrey, of JCB Service Aftermarket Training, who turned in a time of 28 minutes 20 seconds and the winner of the junior race – 16-year-old Robert Swift of Stubwood, near Rocester, Staffordshire. Many other participants made the gloomy night a touch more colourful. JCB Electrical Engineer Charles Bevan, 62, continued his tradition of running every one of the 26 fun runs in fancy dress. This year he teamed up with his son Jason, 39, for a costume double act of “Mr Rotivator and Mr Excavator”. Meanwhile, Charles’ inspirational nephew Simon Beresford continued to defy the odds by competing in the race for the second year on the trot despite having Downs Syndrome. Simon, 41, of Lichfield is the only person with the condition to have completed the London Marathon and has raised more than £20,000 for the Down’s Syndrome Association through sponsored races. Also raising a smile were JCB Transmissions Receptionist Julie Jones and HR Administrator Julie Davies. After finishing work that afternoon, the duo made the 160 mile round trip from their factory in Wrexham to take part in the three mile fun run at 6.30pm, only to finish last. Julie Jones said: “We never came to win the race so where we finished didn’t matter. We just wanted to be here and take part and help with the fundraising. It doesn’t matter about the length of the trip - we had a fun evening.” Event Organiser Mick Smith said: “Once again JCB employees and their families have excelled themselves and made it a great evening despite the wet conditions. “We have had a near record turnout and that has included a lot of competitive runners from clubs in Staffordshire and the North Staffordshire Roadrunners Association. “In fact, the field was 500 on the night - the maximum we could have - showing how popular it has become.” This year’s event was sponsored by JCB Loadall, and in a break with tradition, instead of medals everyone who crossed the finish line received an eye-catching limited edition glass paperweight containing a three dimensional image of a JCB Loadall. JCB Loadall Managing Director Mark Turner said: “I would like to warmly congratulate everyone who has taken part and say thank you to all the organisers and volunteers who made it possible. “Who would have thought the weather could have been this terrible in the middle of July? Nevertheless it did not dampen any spirits; the runners were magnificent and everyone had a smile on their faces.”
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