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Thank you Celia for alerting us to the passing of Geoff Farr. What an amazing life he has led, if a light plane flies over the area, I never think otherwise than, 'its Geoff', albeit I know in recent times it is a member of his family.
May I via chatbox send my sincere condolences to all of his family.

All reunited now

I would highly recommend Derek Mawby Paving Ltd 07831 583227. You are welcome to come to see the job that he has done for me in Audlem.

Apologies to anybody our teenage son managed to upset this morning by having a bonfire and creating lots of smoke. He forgot to engage brain whilst home alone and clearing garden greenery!

We have someone's small brown wire haired terrier- was loose on Audlem Road in traffic.
He's safe here but no doubt wants to be reunited !

Thanks Steve for those figures re noise to be expected in Hankelow and in Monks Lane from the proposed use of The PARKES as a large wedding venue for up to 300 guests. They could help myself and any others who also wish to add our objections to send to Cheshire East Planning, the deadline for which is under 2 weeks away.
The figures you give for Monks Lane are at the Heathfield Road end, so I imagine will be much worse for those nearer The PARKES itself.

Just seen a tiny notice in the Chronicle that suggests Geoff has died. Did I blink and miss an announcement? Lovely man full of anecdotes and author of at least one book. Please forgive me if I have had a senior moment and should have known!

I'm looking to widen my existing tarmac drive and wonder if anyone can recommend anyone who would do a good job. Thanks

Crikey Colin, that's a fair old list. But how come you haven't warned also about Billy's rocket launches – they must make the foundations shake when he ignites the engine?
I've got a neighbour with a noisy black Ford Capri, but I'm not complaining about it as he's promised me a go in it, although I guess we'd better avoid Saturday night or Sunday afternoon just in case someone complains.

Jennie; There is an alternative but I'm far too polite to tell you (as people who have lived here as long as I have; 64 and 3.9 years and counting and who know me) will tell you.
I suppose it's a bit like the people (name not included because I don't know their names) who moved here to a property near the Church then...guess what....complained about the Church Bells ringing! Not the same thing I know but......very similar!
(Some) People have jobs and the only time some of them get to do thier own jobs is when other people have done theirs. Live and let live or..........................................................................

Hi Christina.
If you mean the houses on Monks Lane where it meets Heathfield Road, then they are about 530m from The Parkes, so the theoretical sound level could be about 66dB Event LAeq and 97dB peak. The Green at Hankelow is 930m away so the levels could be about 61dB and 94dB. Obviously as I said in the article, weather and other factors could change these values.
Continuous conversation is 60dB and laughter 65dB, so Anwyl and Lyme Wood Grange could experience loud conversation plus bass peaks. Corbrook would be most unpleasant.
I've read that some applications have been approved, but they have been limited to a maximum of 30 events per annum and that the disco has to end at 10pm weekdays and 11pm weekends.

I have a slimline water butt with base, fittings etc that I would like to get installed. Ideally off downpipe at rear of property. The pipe itself would need to be cut and a section temporarily removed to enable diverter to be installed.

Would anyone be able to assist please?

Thank you
Kind Regards
Fiona Riley, Buerton

Thank you Steve Elliott for your item on Noise Regulations. I would be also interested in your projected figures for the houses in Monks Lane Audlem and for the Green in Hankelow. I do remember that in the days of Corbrook Home Garden Parties the musical entertainments were very audible in Hankelow.
Am I right in understanding your table to show that whilst well below legal Health guidance levels, the levels at Corbrook, Anwyl and Mccarthy and Stone would be at least of continuous conversation level?
Does it not matter that the hours applied for by a wedding venue are much later than the normal bedtimes of either older people or families ?
My daughter's wedding venue was in a residential area, and music had to finish at 11pm. At the least similar restrictions should be placed on The Parkes.

Well, Rosemary what a very pleasant reply you gave to Jennie, it's a good job I didn't reply or I would have said something like what an incredibly selfish attitude to arrive in our beautiful village with. You want people to 'give a little thought to others', when you are only thinking about yourself. I dread to think what reaction the Proms on the park will bring from our newbies as it goes on till after 10 o clock. Let's just hope the chips aren't too hot in the chippy or the beer too cold in the pubs for you, should you venture into the metropolis. Maybe we should also stop the Church bells ringing and muffle the Fire engine to give you the sanctuary you seek? And just one last thought, has anyone made our new arrivals aware of Ralph the amazing firework man, that may be the final straw? We can but hope.

Hello Jeannie. I also live by the church & yes, sometimes it gets a bit noisy & cars drive up on the footpaths when people park irresponsibly but all in all you couldnt have come to a better place to live. Accept, as has been said, that its the first opportunity many have had to get some of these jobs done & also bear in mind its Harvest time so farmers are working round the clock while its dry. There were people that wanted to stop the church clock chiming or the bells being rung on practice night. They ring me to sleep & wake me in the morning so we all have to be a little tollerant of things happening in a small community like ours. Accept your good fortune to have found a really vibrant village to come to live in embrace it & just enjoy it while the suns shining. The next six months could be wet !!

Welcome to the village Jennie
Unfortunately I think you'll struggle for support in ceasing of any noise on a Sunday afternoon.
I will warn you now Audlem is a historically agricultural village which will at times run 24/7
Also Audlem prides itself on its looks and ADAS spend a lot of time maintaining the village and communal which will sometimes lead to maintenance being carried out (rarely) on evening/ weekend hours.
People also take a lot of pride in their homes and gardens and usually a Sunday afternoon is a prime time.
I see it unwise to be getting upset over large machinery in the first break of good weather in a month and also 2pm on a a Sunday isn't unreasonable
Living by the church is a very very busy rat run for tractors, hgvs, pedestrians akin
Wish you all the best in the village
Rosemary

Where has the humour gone? To a tongue in cheek comment about the lose of a brilliant, valued local posties

Hello Audlem
I know this title sounds like and old 60's movie but read on....
My husband and I are new residents to this wonderful village, everyone we meet is friendly, helpful and proud of this place.
But, does anyone else who lives near the church think the strimming, cutting of trees or using other large machinery noise a little annoying especially at 9pm Saturday evening and 2pm Sunday afternoon.
The few days we have to open our windows, sit in our gardens and enjoy the peace of this place is suddenly disrupted by on going noise.
I believe we all have 'jobs' to do but a little thought for others would go a long way, just for a few lovely weekends.
Jennie

Thanks to George Hardy . A brilliantly interesting contribution.

Getting a "nip" on the ankle by an out of control dog, Martyn Measures, is no fun. I'll show you my scars to prove it. If you don't control your dog you will find that your post is no longer delivered to your home. You'll have to go and collect it from the sorting office.

Graham

Good morning, Would it be possible to have an Art exhibition of works created by local residents, at any accessible venue in the village ? I'm sure it would provide both interest and be a platform to share creative work amongst locals and visitors alike.

Im not surprised, I'd probably leave in a hurry if I was bit on the ankles...

I do believe there's a new postie who's first day it was by herself today called Molly, she's here till the Union has decided who they're sending out I was told

Not a bad idea Martyn! However; I see a slight flaw in your plan. The 'speed' I travel through the Village is pretty much the speed I travel anywhere (unless of course, I'm on a Motorway..then I'll probably get up to around 43mph with a prevailing wind; if I'd not eaten any sprouts or cabbage that day; 39mph) So, if anyone was stuck behind me they'd probably be behind me for a very long time until they could safely (or otherwise) overtake, thus making them far more angry (ask me how I know) than they would be if they weren't thus contributing to more angryness about it all for this. Or something...

Hi Mike
Thanks for your suggestion. We have been into Ripples at Bridgemere but they said they did not arrange transport or holding of any fish. They were not aware of anyone that did provide this type of service. Having googled there seem to be companies in the south of England who do it – maybe a gap in the market here for some entrepreneur as I am sure lots of people who have ponds and mice house have this problem. Kind regards Lynn Turner