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Hi, l Wonder if anyone can help? I have a small event coming up in September , all is sorted, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a local storyteller, who might be happy to entertain a group of 40 at a 70th birthday party?

We completely agree with the comments regarding the importance of our Audlem Posties and the valuable role they play for our community. Most businesses would love to have a team that provide outstanding client service that their customers really appreciate, so when you have that, why would you get rid of it? The proposal by the Royal Mail is just illogical.

Not being a person who is continuously up to date with breaking news etc but highly appreciative of the work of the local postal delivery service – What exactly are the changes that are going to happen in the future ? or Where can this information be found ?

Much as I agree fully with all the comments supporting the Audlem posties and their role in our local community, it should be noted that this proposed change has nothing to do with the Post Office. Post delivery is done by Royal Mail, which has been a completely different and independent company for nearly ten years. So, any comments should be addressed to Royal Mail, and not Post Office, which has no involement in post delivery.

From someone who used to work for the GPO which became the PO, which became BT; all I can say is privatisation at its best

I agree with the messages posted about the great job that the Audlem Posties do for the community. I suspect there may be quite a lot of job cutting in the Post Office to pay for the software debacle named 'Horizon' that was the cause of more than 500 Postmasters being wrongly accused of theft and false accounting. Someone is going to have find a way of recovering the £58 million out of court settlement that was paid to the falsely accused and that look like it will be the people who do the work of delivering our mail. What a sad situation.

It would appear we will be fighting a loosing battle as their union are supporting the transition to the new system !!!

Yet again the Post Office manage to stir up anger and dissension with its disastrous management style. My recent article on the appalling dismissal and punishment of over 730 sub postmasters over a 13 year period was so strongly worded that the good editors of A.O. refused to publish it, calling it, 'a rant,' which it probably was. Although, if you had been one of the victims of the corrupted Horizon computer system that led to such a travesty of the concept of justice, you might well have agreed with my view of the mismanagement within the Post Office that has led it to this point.

I think that the idea of a petition on AOL is an excellent one. As well as being part of the community, the3 posties also play a valuable role in local security.
Is it also possible that the Parish Council could make a formal request to the posties' management for details as to the reasons for the change and what the benefits to our community will be.

An utter disgrace our posties are a true credit to the post office and do an outstanding job! Having moved twice in 12 months I know my post will always get to me even if the address isn't updated (there's always something I forget to change). As a business owner they are also invaluable! I recently had a very important clinic letter from a hospital in Birmingham about urgent management of one of my young clients, the letter was addressed to Positive Steps Physiotherapy Audlem, it found me without any difficulty thanks to our brilliant posties allowing me to do what was needed for my client without delay. I too would like to know who best to direct my concerns too!

I completely agree with Adrian's comments and would be very interested to know the reasons for this seemingly ridiculous decision. These Posties are a much appreciated and important part of this community and sincerely hope that this decision can be overturned.

Another case of management trying to be management?
If it isn't broken, don't try to fix it!
I understand that the police used to rotate their rural officers after several years in post but I cannot for the life of me see why the Post office want to do this.
Audlems Posties Matter....

Good morning. To lose our Posties would be a complete tragedy and I totally agree with Adrian's points. These valuable members of the Audlem and surrounding community are a very valuable asset and much more than just people that deliver the post. They are known to us all and so trusted totally and know the area intimately.
Why does the change need to take place anyway?
In the not too distant past, Audlem had its own sorting office and I think at one time 7 Posties. Now we have three, all of whom do a fantastic job.
We need to support them if we can.
Nigel.

Typical this is all about profit !!Something else Simon
Thompson can mess up just like he did with the test and trace programme .
It's disgraceful !!
We must try to help stop it as others have already stated are posties are an integral part of Audlem and the hinterlands I am guessing .

I have no idea what the rationale is for redeploying our brilliant posties, but to me this is terrible news – The obvious thing to do is to write and share concerns. Does anyone have any suggestions as to who/where we should address them?

Our Audlem Posties are such a part of our village and community. AOL please can you consider setting up a petition on your site to evidence show of support of the village. I will also write as ward councillor to the Post Office.

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 .
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