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Longhill lane / windmill lane is part of the highway network and any and all suitable traffic is allowed to use them. The NIMBY's seem to be jumping up and down because their ' peace and quiet ' is being upset for a few weeks. Devon and Cornwall residents have to cope with tourists along their lanes every year, so stop whinging, drive at a speed to suit the lane.

Residents be warned today at 16:00 an old man driving a silver golf approached my daughter and tried to get her into his car. Please all be vigilant and make sure your kids know the stranger danger things. Police have been notified

I wonder if someone could enlighten me. Travelling from Audlem into Market Drayton the negotiation of the A53 roundabout has always been an enigma. With only two lanes on the approach, and with the roundabout plan clearly showing the Drayton exit at 1 o'clock, (or at least past the 12 o'clock) I have always been taught to take the right lane in such circumstances, but I seem to be in the minority, being regularly undertaken on the left. Is this just 'local knowledge', or am I missing something?

I'd like to endorse the comments already made on this topic by Kathryn, Lizzie and Nick. The journey down Longhill Lane and Windmill Lane is perilous to say the least, as it appears that this route has now become the accepted diversion around the Woore Road closure. These lanes require a high degree of caution at the best of times, with their blind bends and single track sections. Now that the volume of traffic has increased dramatically, it has become exceptionally dangerous. I am a Buerton resident, and on my journey today from the Windmill Lane end to the White Lion pub junction I had THREE near misses with vehicles being driven in an absolutely reckless manner. It's only a question of time before a serious accident occurs.

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It has been stated on line that the playing field was central in the village for a car park, play area football pitch and far enough away from houses. I hasten to correct this but our house, along with our four neighbours , backs onto the playing field so in fact is not far enough away. A few years ago the youngsters of the village where given a 'meeting place' on the playing fields and all they did was abuse it. We could not sit in our garden without hearing abusive and foul language coming from there. Please don't say we shouldn't have bought this house close to the playing field but is was built over 30 years ago and we never have any problems with the playing field until the summer holidays start and then it appears the young have nothing to do and nowhere to go. There was talk of a bike track years ago but that never amounted to anything probably with the costs involved.

Living on Longhill Lane, can I please remind driver that the road is single track in places and used by walkers, horses and tractors.

The suggestion to use Longhill Lane rather than the sign posted diversion is ill advised and actually dangerous. As a resident of Longhill Lane, myself and my neighbours would appreciate if you only use Longhill Lane (especially the Woore Road end) sparingly and only if absolutely necessary. The road is mostly a single lane wide and is used daily by horses, walkers, mums with children and cyclists. Therefore suggesting to use a this as an alternative route doesn't take into consideration the traffic the road can actually take. We have already noticed the increased traffic and the few idiots that have chosen to drive down the lane at speed. Stick to the sign posted diversion routes please as they are SAFE alternative routes.

Living on Longhill Lane, and as a dog walker it is now perilous, since the closure of Woore Road. The cars are using the lane as a race track. Not even slowing down for pedestrian's. It's frightening.
Cars are travelling way to fast for this narrow country lane that for the next 6 weeks will be the replacement for Woore Road.
This morning a car failed to slow down just by the bridge at Buerton and had to do an emergency stop for the car travelling in front of me, who had stopped. Think they actually damaged the car in the verge.
Please have some consideration for the residents who live on longhill Laneand Windmill Drive. Especially us dog walker's. It's a narrow country lane, not Woore Road. Before someone is seriously injured.

Firstly let me say WELL done parents and youngsters for building the cycle track , despite opposition from the old people who tried to sabotage it in the past . As playing fields go it is disgrace to the village . That can only be expected as Cheshire East are the owners . Perhaps Councillor Rachel could could use her influence to improve this third world facility. Pity the P C didn't buy it years ago when they had the chance . As for making part of Turnpike a play area . That's a joke. Can't expect the weed and pond lovers to put up with a cycle track under any circumstances. However both fields are very good dog play areas As village playing fields go , we can't hold a candle to Wrenbury or Malpas .

In addition to my earlier post regarding a BMX track it is perhaps worth adding that currently being near to people playing tennis, supervising children on the play equipment, eating chips, walking dogs or enjoying a drink outside the Shroppie etc gives a degree of safety for the young people. If located at the far end of Turnpike, a remote 11 acre field would not afford this and potentially put them at risk from potential predators or a long way away from help if there were an accident.

In answer to Ryan Jone's question as to why the young people of Audlem are using the bike track, it takes me back to my youth when we spent hours on some rough land riding our bikes and 'hanging out' as us older folk called it. Looking back on it though it ticked so many good box's, fresh air, exercise and importantly gaining confidence as a person and also developing skills involving balance and becoming risk aware.

With regard to APC developing a track on Turnpike I think, though I am not totally aware of the facts, that the playing field is the responsibility of Cheshire East and so they shoulder the responsibility whilst Turnpike is the responsibility of APC. Along with this would come the pages of risk assessments, insurances, damage to the environment and other things I probably haven't even thought off.

In weighing up the pro's and con's we have a facility that if used properly give the younger residents something to do and the benefits I've outlined, it also gets them away from potentially unhealthy screen time gaming. The cost does not fall on APC and the environment in Turnpike is maintained. The playing fields are well placed, central in the village, a car park, a play area, football pitch and far enough away from houses. I think what it comes down to is behavior and respect and then letting everyone get on with enjoying their own lives.

As I said at the start it's only an opinion and I'm no expert in this field.

This suggested diversion is miles out of the way and probably more suited for HGV and the like. Longhill lane is open, if travelling from Audlem to Woore.

Hi Peter
The earliest burial at Audlem Cemetery was in 1874 so Mr Samuel Growcott could not have been interred there, although there are a few later Growcotts in the registers who might be related. If you'd like to discuss further, please email audlem.cemetery@gmail.com and I'll be pleased to help.

We seem to have healthy debate over the playing field. It's evident that the children & teenagers of Audlem are playing there and riding their bikes. My first question is why are the children & teenagers of Audlem playing there or riding their bikes on this field? What facilities are their available in Audlem for the children & teenagers to congregate or play. Surely, as we have a 11.5-acre field why can't APC allocate some space on the field to allow a bike track?

It would be good to see Cheshire Easts financial calculations re Green Waste subscription. What percentage of take up do they envisage? What will be the anticipated increase in general waste. Will the reduction in Green Waste make the recycling plant less financially viable. Maybe Councillor Bailey could seek some information.

hi all

i have a samuel growcott (grocott) born Audlem c1794 married a Sarah Cliff 31 Dec 1828 Audlem, Cheshire, he died
16 Jan 1863 (aged 69) Audlem, cannot see him on the 1841 census nor can i find a birth record i there any headstone in the local churchyard which may be his? if so anyone else on it?

Regards

Peter D

Can we get a list of list of last 10 articales please? I find it very helpful for all my archiving. Thank you again editors for all your hard work, it gives me reason to get up and go in the morning

You asked for feedback on the list of last 10 articles.

I'm afraid to say that for a regular daily visitor to AOL I don't think it adds anything to the site (in fact I find it rather annoying) perhaps it might work for others though.

Every morning we have to pick up peoples rubbish on the playing field...we pick up after our dogs...why can't you clear up after yourselves setting a good example to your children too. There's an empty bin just yards from here . Don't expect the magic fairies to clear up your fizz bottles either.

Hi I have a few questions about the garden waste SUBSCRIPTION:-
Why call it a subscription, I already pay £56 per year for an extra bin. It's a tax.
What happens to the food waste, I assume it will go in the general waste bin. So have we been wasting our time in the past.
If only a couple of people decide to take up this "generous " offer in a street, does it make commercial since to send a vehicle down that street.
Why cant the council keep it as it is and make saving by not wasting our money on vanity projects, like broadband, traffic light and compensation to road users for the poor state of the roads in CE.

I'm not aware of any Traffic Regulation Order ( TRO ) along that section of road, the last being in July 2020, as far as I can asertain

Billy was fortunate not to have attended school in Cecil Coffin's time. He did not, could not, teach maths or much else beyond PT or gardening. His proudest achievement was to teach us to spell eschscholtzia which I can still do.
The theory of education for village children then was that by the time you were 11 you already had the three Rs which were all you needed to fit you for your station in life. But you had to be kept off the streets another 3 years till you were strong enough to be handy with hammer or shovel. So you had to attend the sort of institution CC presided over. Combine that with parents who could not see us living lives very much different from their own and we were held down and kept back.

Walking with my dog today along Audlem Vale I came across about 6 cattle including a cow with a young calf on the footpath. I walked through the nettles as far as possible from them. BEWARE!

Wildlife including hedgehogs given the chance will thrive, it is human intervention that destroys it for no good reason.