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I don't know what the rationale might be behind the idea to replace our 3 regular posties, but if there is a way to point out to those contemplating this move the fact that Ant, Sam and Chris have between them built up an irreplaceable knowledge of the village and its inhabitants over their years of loyal service. They see when people are in need, spot when things are awry and provide a cheery word of friendship to many. They don't just deliver the mail – they are part of the local community. If we can, let's try to keep our posties.

I don't know what the rationale might be behind the idea to replace our 3 regular posties, but if there is a way to point out to those contemplating this move the fact that Ant, Sam and Chris have between them built up an irreplaceable knowledge of the village and its inhabitants over their years of loyal service. They see when people are in need, spot when things are awry and provide a cheery word of friendship to many. They don't just deliver the mail – they are part of the local community. If we can, let's try to keep our posties.

Hi, can anybody recommend a painter to paint the outside rendering of our house please.

Yes I am referring to the 'Around Audlem' leaflet (certainly not Audlem Online). I submitted my original message because I wanted the person who mis-delivered to realise that they should do the job properly.

Ralph Warburton has the records and would be able to tell you where the grave is. He is always pleased to help.

Many thanks Judy and John. I will try Astro Aerials as I remember Judy recommended this company previously.......although I had forgotten the name of the firm she mentioned in her last post.

Hi, I believe my Granfather George Evans and his wife Emma / Emily.are buried in Audlem cemetery
George died around 1970 and had lived in Adderley for many years
I believe his wife was previously a Dale
Can anyone help as I would like to visit.
Many thanks
Terry Healey

The wall at my property was damaged by a vehicle using the lane due to Stafford St. closure . If that said person had any decency they would have at least stopped and put a note through the door as I was not in at the time. I do have cctv coverage and bumper rubber evidence, if the said person would care to contact me I am sure we can come to an amicable arrangement. However if they decide not to then the cctv footage will be past to the police and dealt with accordingly.

I would highly recommend Tim from Astro Aerials in Crewe – arrives when he says he will, polite tidy and not too heavy with the pen !
Also very trustworthy – if something doesn't need doing he will tell you, and will not carry out unnecessary work .
Tel:01270 850012
Mobile:07751 041156

Our Audlem Online leaflet is usually deposited in our letterbox at our house, so I was disappointed to find the said leaflet dumped at the end of our drive in Bagley Lane, Kinsey Heath this morning which is 300yds from the house. It was badly damaged by (presumably) a rodent of some sort.
I love reading AO and perhaps the person who delivered could think next time to do it properly?
Thankyou

Princes TV asked in Prees near Whitchurch will check TV signal and rectify, fixing new aerial only if necessary.

Could anyone recommend a quality joiner. I need some new locks putting on my oak doors. Thanks

Can anyone recommended a tv aerial company as I have lost connections to all of my televisions. Many thanks!

Hi Susan
Thanks for your kind words
As an update we did step on the wire as suggested but our dog went under the electric fence and got a shock on her back

We took her for a walk yesterday along the canal towards Adderley but as soon as we got to the stile where we would normally go across the stile and along the river
But she remembered what had happened
She was shaking and foaming at the mouth
She again bolted and broke her lead
Luckily for us some kind people stopped her from going onto the road

Now then i saw a yellow ford pop in Audlem last night. The place where i was born and Bread. Now then who was driving it. Was it you Billy Gibbons. Oh no it wasn't. It was me. Or was it you Billy dressed like me or me dressed like you or even a imposter Professor Atom. The plot thickens. Anyway just to let folk no i left Audlem in my Rocket at 1900Hrs �"�"�"😂

Dear Karen, really sorry to hear about your dog getting shocked in what sounds like a near miss accident that could have been nasty. I sympathise because electric fencing can sometimes be difficult to spot especially for those with visual impairments. Surely the landowner concerned wouldn't mind just putting a short section on the public right of way for walkers to unclip and pass safely? I see lots of these on paths around Cheshire on my walks with my daughter and they seem to work well. A shock powerful enough to deter a mature cow could be quite nasty for an elderly person, child or a dog.

Ref the missing cattle, they have now been located after 24hrs on the run. Getting them home is another task. Many thanks.

We are farmers at Tittenley, Near Shavington Park, between Adderley and Market Drayton. On Thursday night, 27th May, we took delivery of 18 beef cattle. When turning them out into their field, some promptly ran through the fence and disappeared into the neighbourhood. There are 6 cattle still missing. They are approx 12mths old and of beef type, being of various colours. Any info as to their whereabouts, please ring Stuart or Joy Hargreaves on 01948890313, 07974268239 or 07817796832. Many thanks.

Hi just noticed two stray dogs roaming the maze fields on the edge of Buerton village going towards longhill lane , black lab and a greyhound , looks like been out for a while check your gardens to see if yours are missing

To Norman Huntbach, In you article 'Dog Walks' can you please advise to whom you are referring to when you write ' people get tired of pandering to people' Are you referring to the land owners being tired of legitimate walkers?
Recently I found my path (footpath) blocked by newly installed plastic wired fence. and I am unable to stand on a section. What do you suggest that I should do?

Disappointed at the cessation of the covid details link just when Cheshire East recorded 39 new cases, a 66% increase. I have been checking it every day but appreciate it may be a chore for the web team. Does anyone know where these new cases are? Is Handforth in Cheshire East? I know there is a spike there but unable to find the details.

Just letting anyone know who might have been or will be mistaken or, is even remotely interested; I don't own a yellow Ford Popular motor car.
I do have a sort of connection with it though it as it's owned by my cousin who some say looks a bit like me. We all have a cross to bear and that's his! I'm not on about the car...I'm on about him apparently looking a bit like me. The poor thing. It must be difficult living with an affliction like that. Even I don't want me to look like me!!!!!
Anyway, it's not my car and he's not me.
;-)

Have looked in the directories but who to choose?
Would welcome recommendations from this fabulous community :-)

Latest update and possibly the final one as I have not too much hope of further success. A kind person advised me of the whereabouts of my left hand but unfortunately no such success with the right hand or the dragon.

I was interested in Adrian's notes on rain and ducks. We kept a collection of all the common native ducks on our pond from 1985 until recently. My observations during those years that some species enjoy the rain others do not. Pintails will be seen digging into the ground as it softens with the rain. Shelduck seem to take to the water rather than resting on the island or the ponds surrounds. Tufted and Northern Pochard both diving species are very active in rain. Those species which skulk away into shelter include Wigeon,Teal, Garganey and Gadwall. As for Shovellers they seem to be variable in their response to rain. Mallard although the commonest British species were not welcome on the pond and the others tended to gang up on them. Not welcome because they are symptomless carriers of disease to which they are resistant to but infect other species