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HAIR MODELS NEEDED

I am looking for hair models, ideally short hair so anything above the shoulder (bobs, pixie cut etc). I am fully qualified but this is moreso to improve technique, confidence etc.

I am based in a Nantwich Salon and I will require models every Wednesday from May 17th onwards.

There will be no charge for this service.

If this is of interest please message me on 07582572575

Many thanks

I've got a tractor and log splitter you can hire. 07967884585

Kevin. I believe that the ward and the parish are two different things. The ward covers a much bigger geographical area and thus population. 5312 is the population of the ward as far as I can ascertain.

Can anyone recommend some to replace the locking mechanism on a hardwood double glazed stable type door. The lock is not fully opening hence the door stick.

Can anyone recommend someone that can split some logs for me please.

We had some conifers taken down and the logs were left but they are currently too big to go in the log burner.

Thank you.

I have been in touch with the Cheshire East Public Rights of Way Team (PROW) about this. Their reply was;

" Indeed, there is a temporary closure on this path due to the integrity of the bridge structure. We keep replacing notices and barriers but they get taken down, and the issue with the bridge is not evident, certainly from above. Whilst it's a small structure, the brick arch has failed. The structure is inspected by Cheshire East Highways Structures team who have the expertise in such bridges, and it's on their recommendation that it remain closed. They have been tasked to assess and cost options for its repair."

There is no indication as to when these repairs will be carried out.

If anyone has any news of other footpath problems in Audlem please let me know and I will report them to the Cheshire East PROW.

Thank you

Bryan

Looks like there were 18 spoiled or unreadable votes in the Cheshire East Audlem local election.

https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/voting_and_elections/elections/council-elections-2023/alderley-edge-congleton-west/audlem-ward.aspx

Following the posting by Colin Cliffs, I checked a few numbers and cannot make sense of them. The population of Audlem at the last census in 2021 was 2154, the total votes cast for Audlem ward on May 4th was 1573. Making an assumption that there are approximately 20% of the population under 18 and therefore ineligible to vote leaves 1724 eligible to vote. That results in a turnout of 91% which seems highly improbable. Does anyone know the actual figures?

https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/voting_and_elections/elections/council-elections-2023/alderley-edge-congleton-west/audlem-ward.aspx

Yes, it was fascinating that the turnout figures were not being mentioned at these local elections, this leads me to believe that they deliberately didn't want them seen this time around. Online investigation shows that the highest turnout was 42% and the lowest was just over 18%, so from that it seems pretty fair to say that the average was probably mid to high 20's meaning that someone could possibly be elected with as little 15% or less, no wonder they didn't want to advertise that.

I have been watching the local election result all day and as expected there has been no mention of turnout or spoiled papers. As usual ALL parties had done really well.

I am a local photographer near Audlem and I would like to offer a free 2 hour photography walk for up to two people.

If you have always wanted to learn photography but didn't want to invest in a camera or even know where to start, then this is for you because I will provide a camera and lens for you to use during the walk.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to explore their creativity and learn more about photography. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking for some new tips and tricks, this walk will help.

This is a taster session to see what it's like to host photography walks in the area. If successful, I plan on hosting more walks in the future where you can learn about night (astro) photography, sports photography and street photography.

If you are interested in a photo walk, you can send me a WhatsApp or text on 07869 146287.
I plan on hosting the walk before the 28th May so get in touch soon.

Geoff.

Many thanks to the volunteers who help to keep our village smart and tidy, you are doing a great job. Just hope you obtained planning permission before you pulled out all those stumps!!

Progress at last probably due to the helpful emails.
This below is from a report of a site visit.
"After the landowner agreed to reopen the footpath he has been asked if the access down to the towpath can also be opened.

He has agreed to review this with our local engineers with a view to reopen as we have no objections from a customer operations point of view.
So looking positive."

Well said Bob. The newly renovated clubhouse and scorer's box look fantastic and hopefully are strong enough to ward off any potential Termite attacks. Well done John and the team

Consistently good and interesting reports . Keep up the good work John . Who knows could be the next C M J . Well done mate . What a pity the village sports facilities are not in the same league as either the cricket or bowling club .

Hello,

Just to let you know that Whitchurch Cleaning Services have some cleaning availability in Audlem on a Wednesday and Thursday. If you would like more information please get in touch with Lucy on 07843480815.

We are approved members of the Domestic Cleaning Business Network and preferred suppliers of Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Here is a link to our Facebook page if you would like to take a look at our reviews and photos.

https://www.facebook.com/whitchurchcleaningservices

Many Thanks
Lucy

I forgot to say that in 2016 several more walkers and runners filled in usage forms.

I was absolutely furious when I realised that the Shropshire Rights of Way team had comprehensively blocked up the towpath gateway. In 2004 when I started the process of reopening the footpath I had 12 people submit forms claiming 20 years unobstructed use of the towpath circuit and recently I have been in touch with the team several times about replacing the gate when they removed the obstructions. However as it is on CRT land they have to be involved. Shropshire should have been in touch with them long ago. I was glad to hear of several emails asking for action and I hope there were plenty more. At the very least it will show public interest. I have been told one of the gates on the bridge has been propped open. If you go that way please close all the gates though I suspect it was not done by a walker.

Does anyone know an older gentleman who was in Turnpike field this evening with a dog he described as a rescue dog? The dog ran up to some Guides who were collecting some blossom for hats they were making. The dog was being friendly, which apparently led to the owner shouting at the guides, claiming they were scaring the dog who was licking their legs and telling them to 'f@#* off'. And claiming that the girls were on private property. So the guides ran away, as 10 year old girls being shouted and sworn at by an aggressive old man might.

Audlem Carers support group meets at the Shroppie Fly every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.30am to 12 noon.
If you are a carer for a family member or friend please feel free to pop and join us for a coffee and chat. It's a great way to meet others in a similar situation and get much needed support!
Laura

I was very sad to read, this morning in the window of the old priesthouse cafe that they had closed due to the increased energy costs, which has had an impact on their trade.
What a shame! Lovely couple, fantastic customer service, great environment and chocolate brownies to die for.
How wonderful, it would be for local people to step in as they did for the white lion at Hankelow and save our iconic village cafe.
I split my coffee's between the two cafe in the village, as I was trying to support both of them during this difficult economic climate

I hate to see local business go!

My very best wishes

Absolutely fantastic work by all involved with the gate at Turnpike I can't understand why anyone would have any issue with that's been done.

P.S. My niece in Bangor, the daughter of my older brother, having seen my comment about my father and the suffragettes, phoned me to say that she had heard the same story from her father, but did I know the sequel? I did not. My father was a regular contributor to the Welsh press of the day. Following his experience at the Royal Albert Hall he wrote an article about it to the papers describing the event in detail. He describes in Welsh how the women ("gyda swn aflafar") with 'harsh, horrendous sounds' had chained themselves to chairs, so when the police came they 'had to saw off the legs – of the chairs of course!'

I think the new gate looks fantastic and well done to the people that did the work. However surly planning should have been looked into. All it will take is a few complaints and all that hard work will be undone and someone will end up with a big bill. Great work again just fell a little short sighted by the council and turnpike working group on this one