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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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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.