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Good morning.. I have a Doctors appointment today, anyone know if the Whitchurch road bridge is open?

I recently read the article about the possible felling old oaks in turnpike using the word "disease" which I think is an excuse to chop them down in the name of health and safety ,this is a cop out ! The importance of veteran trees even dead ones is immeasurable to wildlife , it's just to dam easy to cut them down !get rid of the so called danger and to plant lollipop trees that will do nothing for wildlife ,bats roost in old dead trees ,owls too ,not to mention countless insects ,can we have a common sense approach please and think about the bigger picture !

I have been notified by the bridges/highway team that works can recommence at the Weaver Bridge, so the closure of Whitchurch Road will return tomorrow 16/4.

I contacted the Parish Council Clerk as it was not clear to me if they wanted members of Public to attend the meeting on 16th and I needed confirmation. This is the response I received

Dear Mrs Duys

Thank you for your enquiry. In line with the standing orders of the Council, the public have a right to attend the meeting for point 23/197 but will be asked to leave at point 23/198 due to the sensitivity of the matters to be discussed.

So you can hear the apologies from non attendees and nothing else? You can't even know what they are going to discuss to report back later on.

Is that democracy? Not in my book

We have a few small plastering jobs looking for any recommendations, thanks in advance

Has any one had their conservatory altered if so any recommendations please.
Thank you

Our cat got out of the house yesterday lunchtime and has not been seen since. We moved to Audlem last October and she hasn't been out since we moved in.
Please can you keep a look out and check sheds, garages and gardens, we are devastated she's missing.
She is black, dark tabby markings, apricot under her chin to her mouth, few apricot flecks on her face, her right ear has a small piece out of it on the tip.

Found a ladies watch on the road by Kingbur place near the Co-op in Audlem about 12.30 Sunday 14th April. It's been handed in to Alison in the Co-op for safe keeping.

Hello – can anyone recommend an experienced builder please?

Further to contact from residents, apologies I have only just seen the AoL reference, I have been in touch with Cheshire Highways in regard to the apparent cessation of works and reopening of the Weaver Bridge, albeit with temporary traffic lights.
They apologise for not keeping 'us' appraised of events and tell me its, understandably, due to high water levels and land conditions following the recent heavy rainfall.

They plan to reassess the site in 4/5 working days and promise to update me directly thereafter.

We are having a plant sale at 32 Windmill Drive Audlem on Sunday 14th April from 10 to 1pm.

Hellebores, ajuga, euphorbia, primroses, phlox, verbena bonariensis etc.

All hardy perennials.

Come and bag a bargain.

Look forward to seeing you

Can anyone recommend a cleaner? Would initially need a deep clean then fortnightly cleans. Fridays would be ideal but open to other days. If any has any recommendations it would be really appreciated. Thanks

Many thanks Nigel

Hi Karen,
If you scroll back to March News, you will find him there:

SteveO'Driscoll
07941 553173
steveod5657@yahoo.co.uk

Good luck

Nigel.

I now know a lot more about the Ashy mining bee than I did before breakfast. Lovely little chap and they don't sting if Mr Google is correct. One summer we had a Tawny Bee nest in the lawn at the top of our steps which was well walked every day with no trouble to either party. The fun bit was mowing the lawn which caused them a bit of consternation as the landscape had changed and required a returning bee to indulge in some low level manoeuvres looking for home until suddenly, a bee popped out of the grass and all was well again. A great addition to any garden and no threat to the children.

Given the appalling state of the local roads and lanes, I wanted to share a comprehensive guide to making a claim for damage. It was published by Money Saving Expert and may be of interest to readers:

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/pothole-claims/

Fortunately, I have not needed to use it yet but I regularly report any dangerous potholes etc. locally via. Fixmystreet.

Hello
A few weeks ago there was a post from a handyman just setting up his business.
Does anyone have his details please?
Many thanks

This coming week is a sad time for Salford and for Audlem residents of an older generation, as we face two funerals. Dr Michael, as he was always affectionately known by the many families that he attended upon, including our own, during his long and caring career in our community. He followed in his father, Gifford's footsteps, but was made in a different mould. He is sadly missed by all who knew him. It was Carl Jung who said,' Medicine cures diseases, but only doctors can cure patients' and that was certainly true of Dr Michael. He was also a tree planter and that was in the late nineteen seventies when it was not the fashion it is today. It was fitting, that he lived to enjoy the benefits of the two small woods he planted in the field behind his house. A man who plants trees looks to the future and leaves a gift for all to enjoy and Dr Michael certainly achieved that.
It is also very sad that this same week, Salford will be mourning the loss of David Holton who had only just moved into the old surgery on retirement from his hospital administration career less than two years ago, when he was tragically diagnosed with cancer. Out thoughts and prayers are with Penny, their sons and all the Thornton families.
Peter and Jan Morgan

Oh yes – wonderful!!

We have a vacancy coming up at the village chippy experience preferred but training will be given hours around 20 per week including every other Saturday 18+ pop in all ring 811777

3 x double en-suite rooms available at The White Lion, 2 x double rooms and 1 x family room (sleeps up to 4)

https://thewhitelionhankelow.co.uk/rooms

The White Lion in Hankelow have b&b rooms

Great articles this year – But bring back Avril Fouliers!! Bob would be so pleased

B&B in Audlem ?

Many thanks to everyone who contacted me by phone, email and Chatbox to help with Paul Threadgold's mobile no.
AUDLEM – what a place to live in !