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No electric fence this morning. The Officer says the stiles are in good condition but would consider gates and stepped access when they need replacing.

Bob: ' Taking the dog for a walk' is a euphemism. It has always meant 'Taking the dog for .....' another four-letter word. (There is a choice).

Just got back from my usual 2 .5 mile walk starting at 8 am. I walk with a friend and her dog. We had read the posts about footpaths strewn with dog poo and festooned with poo bags so thought we would count any that we saw. I am pleased to say that on the route we took we saw none at all. We heard birds singing, saw wood anemones, wild garlic and celandine. We enjoyed the beautiful weather and met several very pleasant people and their dogs that we had a conversation with. Not every footpath is the same.

Has anybody got a clue why there are cones and lights between Audlem and Hankelow ?

Good morning Bob,
I hear Peter Kay is struggling to find a car share back to the studio! �£

I support all the comments regarding litter and dog poo bags etc. Perhaps Audlem should take a lead in trying to promote the Countryside Code around our area. Dogs should be on a lead, or at least well controlled, near all livestock and all litter should be taken home or put in a bin not just thrown from a car. There are lots of walkers both local and from afar and it is a lovely area to walk around but some walkers as well as some people in vehicles leave so much rubbish on the grass verges around our lanes, as well as in the fields and on footpaths. Today I was disgusted to find a discarded facemask in a field where animals graze, or the grass will be made into silage for them to eat.

I think any gas central heating will be LPG, which is what I have.

Couldn't agree more with Mike Harthern's comments . Seems like walking and dog poo go hand in hand these days . Does anybody know when Peter Kay will be back on the television?

I am interested in moving to Audlem. I assumed there was no mains gas but I have just read details of a house that says gas central heating. Is there mains gas at all? Thank you.

And will the footpath inspector really inspect the excrement ridden footpaths and the fully loaded poo bags thrown into hedges and verges. I doubt it very much.

The Footpaths Officer has agreed to check the stiles.

Hi everyone. My wife is due to go back to work after maternity at the beginning of August and we're a few weeks away from moving to Audlem. Any recommendations on a childminder/nanny for our daughter? She will be 12 months in August. We hope to use the nursery adjacent to the school eventually, but they don't take children until they're older.
Thanks for any help.

Mr Kay...really? Is it THAT difficult to take a slightly different route??

I regularly walk this footpath with my Labrador (on a lead) and we both negotiate the electric fence with ease. It is a low fence and easily stepped over and if you have a walking pole it can be depressed or lifted to allow the dog to pass. The two stiles that have to be negotiated to get into that field are far more challenging and potentially dangerous than the low electric fence complained about. Had it been a higher cattle electric fence then one would expect it to have been shielded by a length of insulation tubing, but that is totally unnecessary in this case and would undoubtedly allow the sheep to escape.

It is also fine to just step ON the plastic wire to walk on the exact line of the footpath but just beware never ever to stray off the official 1.5m width for any reason.

We're you not able to divert your route a few metres to the south or even step over the wire? We often find filled poo bags, disposable barbecues, bottles, cans and general litter along with gates left open.

Pair of ladies sun glasses found in Audlem. Phone 07790538335.

Hello Sandra, Many thanks for the information. Kind regards, Bob

We're pleased to see that the RCTA Floating Market will be held on the canal in Audlem over the weekend of 1-3 May. It should attract a lot of interest, and bring many people to Audlem. We'd like to thank the organisers for considering the interests of local shops when choosing the site – just below the bottom lock. This will help the shops, which have only just been able to reopen after nearly four months of lockdown, by attracting customers, but won't detract from business.

Anyone missing a small black terrier?
One seen today running past Lock 1

Highly recommend Matt Ford MF Security 07845 590410/01270 382302.

Thanks for heads up on the Hermes scam. Just tried it on me and failed! In Crewe.

Maggie

Hi Anne I can fix you leaky tap..this is my phone number if you would like me to look at it...07836607192. Ken Jones

lost hearing aid between school in heathfield rd to the Coop..if found call 07795505491

We have a very drippy tap in the kitchen and apart from wasting water, not in short supply at the moment, it is driving me mad. Oh for the days when one could put a new washer in. does anyone know a plumber who will see a relatively small job, replacing the whole thing or repairing it, as worthwhile?
We will be having the shower room totally gutted and fitted out as soon as possible.