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Please can anyone help urgentlty with a flood at the charity shop.

We need somethng that can suck water from the floor.

Any help appreciated.

What a mess chapel lane has become with so many vehicles using it as a diversion option even though it's clearly signed "access only".

Being physically pushed out of the way by a Sainsbury's delivery driver is a new low point.

The works are likely to take some time yet according to the team carrying them out and chapel lane cannot cope with the level of traffic. The road is now in a very messy condition and I suspect it won't be long until the wall of the house on the corner of Hardy's lane and chapel lane suffers some damage.

Roger Green- we are looking forward to your findings on your FOI request – please do inform us of the outcome. However, one can't help feeling that establishing the facts first, ahead of jumping the gun, may have been a kinder route, than accusing a group of volunteers, who are trying their best for the vast majority of people who are against parking charges in Audlem. To be hoped, like the face of the 529 traffic lights, that green does not turn to crimson, in this instance.

I have recently received 2 emails from, apparently, Norton AntiVirus telling me I have signed up for 3 years protection. These are fakes and should not be responded to.

Is anyone missing a black and white cat very friendly handing outside the chippy in Audlem trying to get into peoples cars and walking in and out of the road

Let's hope, that whatever the outcome everyone continues to support the village businesses and traders as much as possible. Regardless of how the demonstration has been achieved, we should be thankful that there are those people that have volunteered their time in organising the campaign.

I have submitted a freedom of information request from the parish council regarding this planned March. If they have spent public money on funeral horses then this truly will be a slap in the face of the residents especially after the recent alleged fraud.

It appears from the lack of response to the posts on 20th and 21st October, asking what CE Highways actually did to try to resolve the flooding at Corbrook and Swanbach recently when they closed the road for several days, that no-one including the local CE councillor knows.
I rang CE Highways on Monday pm (30/10) and after selecting the relevant option there was an automated message indicating that my call would be answered in zero minutes.
Approximately 7 minutes of mind-numbing muzak (the same few bars of notes played repeatedly) later, I managed to speak to a pleasant woman.
I told her that the road closed and diversion signs were still out at the Gingerbreadman island just north of Market Drayton and in Adderley although someone had confirmed the previous day that Swanbach 'ford' was passable. She undertook to get the signs removed.
I also asked for a call back to advise me of the latest position regarding CE Highways' investigation of the causes of the flooding at Swanbach 'ford'.
I am still waiting for that call back and not expecting it any time soon, if at all. The road closed and diversion signs were still up in Adderley last night.
Can anyone advise on the state of Swanbach 'ford' today? I assume after recent rain it is flooded again. Is it passable?

It is always important Helen that the residents of Audlem are fully informed how Audlem Parish Council spend their precept. The payment of the hearse and horses is being paid for by four parish councillors agreed at the last Village Management Group ,with contributions from the traders of Audlem.
The councillors concerned have requested to remain anonymous.
The Audlem volunteers organising the demonstration and march on the 4th of November need to be applauded.
I as a Audlem Parish Councillor wish to thank them all sincerely, for all their time and hard work they have carried out, for the benefit of Audlem Village.
Audlem Councillor GMB

Unfortunately I heard that £500 was given by the parish council for the march.

Passed my bedtime: JOIN a demonstration planned for Saturday, November 4th at 11.00 pm Save Audlem's Future Existence
Say 'No' to Car Parking Charges

Lynne Wainwright, yes did have a dog buggy donated to the charity shop on Saturday but unfortunately for you, it was sold yesterday. If we get another , we will let you know.

I completely agree with the sentiments expressed by Martin Powell and I would certainly like to know whether the Parish Council have contributed any taxpayers money to this protest.

Yes, we do have a dog pram at the Charity Shop. We are, weather permitting, open on Saturday from 10am until 3pm. However, if you need it urgently I can arrange to meet you at the shop. Let me have your contact details.

Hi my little therapy dog is just recovering from an injury and needs to rest his paw. I have seen a dog pram and for the life of me cannot find what site it was on. Can I ask if it is for sale at your charity shop please

Yours hopefully Lynn and Rowy x🐾

I think it is a little insestive, to have a hurst/horse drawn carriage parade on Saturday. In light of many of us locals mourning recent deaths. And who on earth is paying for this protest. Hopefully not the parish council! As this was not approved at council meetings. All for looking after the village shops but let's think a little about what we are protesting against people

We are looking for any enthusiastic photographers and video makers who would be happy to record our protest march on Saturday 4th November at 11.00 am for approximately 30 mins. We have been in touch with several media outfits who would like us to forward photos and video recordings but we need some enthusiastic people to offer help! Please, if you can help, contact Stephanie.richardson@btinternet.com

Thank you to everyone who helped raise over £1500 for the Nantwich and District riding for the disabled on the 28th October. Thank you Sharon and Richard for all your hard work not just then but throughout the year. It was attended by many of our riders who attend our sessions at Reasheath college on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Thank you to all who supported us and Donated some fabulous items. We hope to do this again next year. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Martin Powell

We are now well into autumn with winter fast approaching so now is a good time to check if you or your loved ones are registered on the Priority Services Register.

This is a free support service to help vulnerable people remain safe and secure. We encourage the families of all of our home care clients in Audlem to register and would urge everyone in the village to do the same.

To check eligibility visit www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/getting-extra-help-priority-services-register

Hi, does anyone know of any services that deliver hot meals in Audlem?

Many thanks.

Just wanted to say well done to Sharon, Richard and Tim and everyone else at the Bridge Inn for a brilliant day on Saturday for raising money for a great charity. It was a superb day and nice to see the pub packed with great locals supporting the event. Well done guys

Despite all "road closed" signs still in place, at 1000 Sunday morning Swanbach Ford was definitely passable. One carriageway dry, the other with but a big puddle.
How long before signs are removed???

Hi
Does anyone have any old newspapers please? Our elderly friend had a leak in his car due to all the rain we've recently had and we could do with some, to help dry the carpets in his car
I can collect 07766201027

Regarding Chris Turners post on the 19th saying: "I can't believe we have waited so long for Billy Gibbons to wade in on this.." I can tell you that Billy Gibbons was far too busy wading through 4ft+ high flood water in his sheds trying to rescue possesions that would, and have done in the past, ended up in the River Weaver had I not have done so. Flood water that the authorities have told me in no uncertain terms they are going to do absolutely nothing about. So to sum up; sorry for not 'wading in' regarding the song....other things on my mind at the moment. ;-)

i want to thank all for the response to my query about anthony jess ..much appreiciated and my husband is just trying to contact him now.
as the post was very successful ..we also need a carpenter ..if anyone can recommend