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Looking at an article from Cheshire news regarding old railway stations of Cheshire, Audlem station was mentioned and that it was remembered in song. The song being : SLOW TRAIN BY FLANDERS AND SWANN. Upon Googling the title the lyrics appeared and also Utube connections with the song being performed. One rendering was the original by Flanders and Swann and a later version by The Kings Singers. it is a recollection of the way things used to be when small villages had railway stations and then lost them. Quite a sad song to listen to but very true to its time when Audlem was loosing its Railway. It also mentions other fairly local villages in the song . Well worth a listen.

Can anyone recommend a localish self catering accommodation for my daughter, son-in-law and 3 children age 5,3 and 1 to say in August for 3 to 4 nights so that they can travel from Devon for a family visit.

Another interesting snippet of information about where some of the clothes went to. We had the pleasure of knowing Bernice as she was living up here when we first moved in – lovely lady!

Peter raises another interesting historical topic – perhaps the History Society can shed some light on this one! I do remember that a friend's house on Stafford Street did have gas wall lights in some of their rooms.

I was very interested to read the article by Steve Elliot about The Creamery. I was born nearby in Mill Lane & went to school in Audlem.
My Mother Evelyn Tapley worked in the clothing factory in the late 50s, she made buttonholes by hand for what was then called County Clothes later Chester Barrie.
I remember Mrs Griffiths & was in touch with her through The Ancient Order of Foresters she was a member & I was for a few years The Secretary at Nantwich, we exchanged letters once a year catching up on Audlem news.
Sheila Harrison

Steve Elliott's article on the Creamery was fascinating, but it leads to another matter. The OS maps Steve included show the location of the Gas Works. They appear to be roughly where the sewage works are now, or the houses nearby, on the other side of the Whitchurch Road, close to the River Weaver. The Gas Works is shown on the 1875 map and later maps, and I have heard that town gas was provided to properties in Audlem unti around the mid 1930s. Two questions: 1, why did the gas works close down? 2, presuming that gas was made from coal (the normal method in those days), how did the coal get to the gas works? Most had a spur from a railway, so they could receive wagons of coal. But the OS maps don't show a spur from the railway line through Audlem (and in any case, the difference in levels would be difficult). Was the coal transported by horse and cart from the railway goods yard?

I can not see any Minutes for the April Meeting? am I missing something?

Hi Billy I will keep the piece of paper and get it to you ASAP x

Ah, I see. I'll have a look at it please Jean. I'll take a picture of it for my book that I haven't finished writing and when and if I do it'll probably never get published. ;-)

No billy its on a piece of paper that was attached to the sign i have it if you want it

Seriously?!?!

If it does say that on the back of the sign then it MUST have been Cheshire East who put it there!!!!! Haha ;-)

Hi while driving past 5he (new green lane sign) I noticed a piece of paper stuck to the back of the sign me being nosey had a look i now have the piece of paper and it reads .
GREEN LANE
SIGN, NOT THE LANE
AWARDED
TO
BILLY GIBBONS
FOR SERVICES TO LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT AND MADNESS !

Celia
Weed killer is a Herbicide
Herbicide is a type of pesticide
Hope this might help clear up any uncertainty you may have

My pleasure to call such a nice lady a true friend. So many things could be said . Suffice is to say. When the village needed guidance and professional leaders in its progress and development Pam was at the forefront.A true unsung leader. My sincere condolences to Geof and hos family

I am hoping that people know the difference between pesticide and weed killer! Mind you the weedkiller probably does kill much of the insect and microscopic life unintentionally.

Hi – can anyone recommend a gardener please ? We live in the village , thanks , Shelley

Kim Jess
I can spray your drive for you
I do hold a safe use of pesticides qualification
And can apply professional grade pesticides not available to the public
I can apply a product that protects from weeds for up to 6 months
Many thanks Andrew
07812700115

UPDATE

Owner has now contacted the vets and is collecting their dog this morning.

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Hi

I live in Burleydam. Yesterday evening a dog was found in my neighbours garden. The dog had no collar so we had no
means of contacting the owner. We decided to take the dog to the Vets in Nantwich to have the dog scanned to locate
the owner.

Owner located living in Audlem. Telephone messages were left on home and mobile numbers by the vets. Phones all went to answer machine. We used this vets as it was the nearest one that was still open as it was 7.45 pm.

Vets were not allowed to give us the owners address but we did find out the dog was called VILIAN.

Grey coloured wired haired dachshund (I think!).

If anyone knows the owner please can you help to make sure they know their dog is found and in a safe place.
Vets telephone number is 01270 610322 Nantwich Veterinary Hospital, Crewe Road, CW5 5SF.

Thank you.
Lynda White.

Vets telephone number is 01270 610322.

A little while ago, a lady asked if we had in stock at Audlem Mill the Jane Austen Embroidery book. We now have the book, but we don't have your contact details, so please pop in to the shop or phone 01270 811059.

Please could the owner of the red Peugeot, BN14 KRX, parked in School Lane, come and move the vehicle urgently. It is parked immediately adjacent to my house – we need to use a ladder for some building work. The car is in the way. Many thanks.

Hi
We are looking for a young person who is looking to earn some extra pocket money to help in garden- watering pots/plants/light weeding. I am not able to use 2x hands so very limited on what I can do!!

yes id love to di it ive recently took a gardening job on in audlem i need some more jobs need too save

Hey everyone, i've recently re-located from North Devon to your beautiful village and hoping someone can offer support.

Along with my 2 kids and 3 dogs we have brought our 4 ponies with us and I'm on the looking for 4 acres plus either to buy (at a premium) or to rent, ideally on coole lane.

You are welcome to message me directly on 07946539365 or rob.tudor@simplicityfinance.co.uk

I think the communication from the highways team to Rachel just about sums up their ineptitude. Are they saying 'we know it needs doing and we are going to do it this week, please let us know if we don't do it' ......... Will they not know themselves whether they have done it or not?