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I enjoyed Jeff Bryson's piece, and it puts me in mind of an experience I had on a business trip to Germany in the 1980's. As we drove to Cologne, my German friend turned to me and asked if I liked Germany. "Yes", I replied, "Everything is so tidy and new". He turned to me, grinning, and said, "yes, Jon, we had a pretty good demolition squad. They were called the RAF !" We had a good laugh at that.

I was just wondering if anyone could help. There has been a car parked outside the coop for 2 days the delivery drivers are refusing to deliver to us because they can't get the lorries close enough to the unloading area because of it. A delivery is due tomorrow at 7am and if it isn't moved they won't deliver to us.

My Remington office typewriter has a jammed carriage . I need some help to fix it. Anyone know of a possible contact for this 1970s technology?

So Mr Warburton, full of Christmas spirit, says all who don't agree with the the New Year's Eve fireworks are gainsayers and wet blankets. The counter argument to his contradictory missive from people like my wife who loathes fireworks, is that the likes of Mr Warburton are dinosaurs and Luddites who refuse to move with the times and continue to hang on to an archaic practice that does little to arrest the growth in climate pollution and causes unnecessary distress to the animals he claims he cares for. Add to that, what he is advocating is contrary to ALL the guidance being given by our health experts and Government that advise against people gathering to celebrate the New Year. All things considered, are the fireworks really worth it? Even 2 minutes worth!?

Hi. I've recently set up a dog walking business..fully insured. Available for half an hr, 45 or an hr walks. Come rain or shine. Please get in touch. Denise.harrison1988@gmail.com or 07368908385

Hi,
We use Kevin of Aerial Solutions who is based in Crewe and has sorted any problems and installations that we have had with no fuss and reasonable charges.
01270 561 111 or mobile 07947 727 355

Nigel.

Haycocks from Whitchurch have always delivered excellent service regarding TV aerials, satellite etc

Hi I would recommend Tim from Astro Aerials in Crewe – he will be there when he says he will, clean & tidy, never over sells the job, and not too heavy with the pen. 01270 850012

Just to reiterate Nigels recommendation I have always used Anthony Jess from Shavington, he is a fantastic roofer and his leadwork is sublime. Always punctual, tidy worker and very reasonably priced.

Hi Just wondering if anyone could recommend a TV aerial repairer, the main cable that connect to the outside aerial has split and needs replacing. Many Thanks

Try Carl Shaw Been maintaining the Methodist roof for ages . Plus repairing and replacing many properties local Phone 07919242199

Hi,
I can recommend your namesake – Antony Jess. Excellent work and very reliable and reasonable.
He is very experienced in leadwork and did some for us earlier this year.
His number is 07913 533859
Good luck.

Can anyone recommend a roofer who can replace lead guttering among other jobs.

A huge thank you to everyone at the medical center and Boots, for turning my prescription around so quickly. This village has a fantastic spirit.

Cheers chaps and thank you for what you do. We are so lucky to have a great, (sometimes!) funny, informative village website.

Well folks, have to say I preferred the photos with the masks on. Much gentler on the eyes! Many thanks for all your efforts throughout the year in producing what must be one of the best, if not THE best village web sites around. Stay Safe.

Ellisons Plumbing & Heating 07918912021 – We have used Peter Ellison for years first class service.

Thank you so much for relaying the ten points. Made me laugh out loud, causing him indoors some consternation !

Thank you Gerraint. Our pleasure!

We do this most years and even an extra night round the village this year. The players are mostly local and actually pkay for the Cheshire Police band (so quite a few in Audlem will have heard us before) After such an awful year it was the very least we could do and in any case we are old friends so love each others company! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Some sad person has vandalised some of our Xmas lights. There are some pathetic persons about . We have our suspects.

Very many thanks to the band for their contribution to the festive mood in playing for us in Audlem centre this morning. I know it's a good thing to support charities generously in these difficult times, but there was something heartwarming too in their statement that, on this occasion, they were not collecting money but just doing it "because it was a nice thing to do".

Ellisons Plumbing & Heating 07918912021 – Peter Ellison has been very good. Reliable, keeps to his appointments and no heating or plumbing job too small.

Alison – it's so wonderful to hear from you. Alison and I have been thinking of you and Christopher ever since we left you the other day. I'm so glad that all is well. What a relief. Have a marvellous Christmas. xx

Thank you to the Brass Band for their contribution to the start of our Christmas!

I would just like to say a very big thank you to Sonia & Alison for helping me out on Bickerton Hill on Tuesday afternoon. My husband had fainted and needed a check up at the hospital, they stayed with us and directed the ambulance service to our location on top of the hill.
He is fully recovered now with no lasting effects.
Please pass on my thanks to the children and the dogs, they were extremely patient. I only know that they are from the Audlem area so if anyone does know them please can you let them know
Once again many thanks.
Alison