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The filter feature in the chatbox used to be handy. Any chance of bringing it back?

I too would fully endorse Anthony Jess, has done work for me in the past and very happy with his workmanship and prompt service / reply.

Apart from my embarrassing typos the URL for a speed test service seems to have been deleted from my post – I think AOL doesn't like them. Just google "broadband speed test" to find loads of them. Also your Internet Service Provider probably offers a specific service too.

Of course you might also just have a lousy connection to your house – I had this a couple of years ago and Openreach came out and rewired the lot and cured the problem.

AudlemOnline is really good!! Thank you very much to all who replied to my call for website set up help. Not sure why I didn't think of this forum yonks ago. Apologies to anyone I haven't been in touch with, but I have found some appropriate help.

Hello everyone!
I hope you don't mind me posting on here :)
I am a wellbeing coordinator for Snow Angels, we offer a befriending service to those feeling lonely and isolated in their communities. We have 4 ladies and gents on our waiting list who reside in Audlem who are looking for someone to pop in and see them, and in one case someone who is looking for someone for befriending who could perhaps once a month take her out for a change of scenery for a potter round some shops. If anyone is interested and can offer up some of your time to befriending any of our lovely ladies and gents who are feeling isolated, we'd adore to hear from you. Volunteering your time is a huge ask, but rewarding, fun and flexible. We don't have set days or times for the befriending, you and your befriendee are free to arrange whatever works for you best. Typically the befriending is popping round for social chatter and a cup of tea, however we do have the lady above looking specifically for someone to take her out from time to time.

All our volunteers are DBS checked, we you can access free of charge. For more information such as a role description and an application form, please drop me a message at shammie@snowangels.org.uk.

Thank you so much!

Hi Simon. There's two issues here – one is what speed are yoi getting from your ISP to your router and the second is what is your router pushing out to your devices, and on what waveband. I'm pretty sure all of the Audlem area can now get fibre to the cabinet so you should be able to get at least 25-35mbits/sec – I get 35 but could get more if I wanted to pay more. If your on an ols ADSL feed then your speed can be substantially less and the cause of the problem. Anyway you can measure your speed accurately by connecting your laptop directly to your router with a network cable and running when of the many available online speed tests eg there are numerous evolving protocols each faster that the previous and you might also have interference within your house or from neighbours which can be avoided by switching from the default channel. Also the thickness and construction of internal walls can attenuate the wifi signal. Boosters or repeaters certainly work as does Powerline Networking which utilises the ring main in your house. Modern Smart TVs will likely be on the latest protocols and work best with a modern router though.
Happy to pop round and help if I can – leave your number on Chatbox and I'll ring you.

I would like, on behalf of Audlem's Bridge and Duplicate Bridge Clubs, to fully endorse Bob's comments re Geoff Stretch. Over the years he has provided a sterling service for us in a hall that always looks immaculate. A heart felt thanks from us all Geoff. You will be a very hard act to follow.

I endorse Anthony Jess, have used him this year and he did an excellent and prompt job. Would certainly use again.
Christine Towers

The service that Geoff and Olive have given to the Public Hall and to the community in general over the last few decades has been exceptional and deserve high praise and grateful thanks. They will be a very hard act to follow and have put in thousands of hours of unpaid work on our behalf. Certainly worth the occasional 'bawling out' from Olive, if she ever caught you dragging a chair across the pristine, mirrored surface of the immaculately polished hall floor! So many thanks, Geoff and Olive for all your long years of hard work on our behalf and although I am not on the Hall Committee these days, I am sure that goes for the committee as a whole.

Why not just use weedkiller to eradicate the ragwort from Turnpike field and then there won't be any need for 'hand pulling' in the future?

Hi Carol and thank you from ASET for your post.
The winning number of the raffle and a photo of the winner will be posted on AoL very soon.
It took Olive and Geoff to do a little detective work to track the winner down in the end!
We are happy that you enjoyed the day and the weather ended up being kind to Audlem.
Nigel.

Hi,
I would like to echo the sentiments and suggestion from Bob.
Geoff and his wife Olive looked after the Town Hall for more than 20 years – for nothing.
The care that was given to looking after the building was second to none and this, and also looking after the bookings will be very hard to replace indeed.
So here is another big thanks from me now as well as Bob.
Nigel.

Hi Michael,
I can thoroughly recommend Anthony Jess.
He is very experienced especially with old materials and techniques and likes things done properly. He is based in Shavington. His mobile number is 07913 533 859
Nice bloke too and interesting to talk to.
Hope you get sorted out.
Nigel.

BT provide a 4G internet service. I have gone from 5Mbs to up to 60Mbs. Have had it for 7 months now and very pleased.

Does this mean the voluntary services of Geof Stretch are no longer required? If this is so can the committee at least express a vote of thanks to Geof What a stint he has put in for god knows how many years On behalf of the old whist players and dancers etc I thank you most sincerely Bob Mc

We had a lovely day on Sunday at the Festival of Transport. A big thank you to the supporters and volunteers who made the event such a success. Re raffle tickets purchased on the day – have they been drawn yet? We understood that winning numbers would be published here on Audlem on Line.

Hi Carrie. My father lives in Audlem and shared your post with me. I am a Virtual Assistant, so I help companies with their admin. I have created my own website, so would be happy to help. If you know what you want and have the content ready, it will be straightforward and relatively quick. My website is www.clairestock.co.uk and my contact details are on there if you would like to discuss this further.

Hi Carrie,
We design websites for businesses, we have simple affordable pay-monthly packages with no up front costs. We all live locally – and we also created AudlemOnline. Call: 01244 478727
Thanks :)

Can anybody recommend a roofer/tiler to reposition tiles which have slipped on a roof?

A massive thank you to all members of ASET and their many helpers at Hankelow and the Showfield who gave us yet another fantastic Festival of Transport . We must also mention the Hankelow breakfast team for their fantastic work feeding us at the beginning of the big day.
The enthusiasm of Audlem residents who line the streets during the parade really makes the day special and is very much enjoyed by all of the Show entrants. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we are looking forward to the 2023 Show.

you might like to try Heather Lyall.. email : netresonance@yahoo.co.uk..... she would probably help or know someone suitable.

On the 2nd August 1973, I was visiting the Isle of Man. One of the main attractions was Summerland entertainment centre which was designed on the side of a rock face. Inside it was laid out like an Hawaiian beach, bamboo tables with thachted umbrellas, bamboo seats, sandy beach and a large dance floor. To one side a large swimming pool to the other side the stairs to the saunas and massage rooms. The back wall was the rock face and the front wall made up of tall glass panarammic windows looking out across the bay. Above the windows a type of acrylic sheeting.
I mentioned to the friends from the hotel, this was a tinder box waiting to off. There were about two thousand people in the building, which had no sprinkler system, the fire doors were chained and the turnstiles would only let you in.
Later that night, the devil opened the gates of hell, the building went up in flames, enough said.
Having worked with architects around the country, when it comes to fire protection I hear the same answer, " why install something you hope you'll never use".
Have we learnt anything from this and many other fires?
An old man once said "Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past, wisdom is of the future."
Peter Webb.

Hi Julie, I might be able to help out, if you'd like to send me an email at jess_williams1@yahoo.com to discuss what you're looking for!

Well that was yet another absolutely fantastic Transport Festival! Well done to everyone who worked hard tidying up our beautiful village beforehand, the Marshall's etc and to all those who entered vehicles. Another well done to all the entertainment you were all amazing and to the concession stands too. The boats looked lovely and how amazing was that old plane? What a fantastic weekend. WELL DONE EVERYONE�'�

Hi – does anyone know anyone who can help with setting up a simple website please? Marginally commercial, but largely information only. I know things like Wix and Wordpress are supposed to be self-explanatory, but not to me they're not!! And I have tried!!! Site requirements not complex. More than happy to pay but commercial firms ask crazy money. A techie teenager could probably do it in no time :) Thanks.