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An Airband operative turned up in Salford last week seeking permission from a neighbour to erect a pole in her hedge, right in front of her house and ours, one of three proposed for Salford, in order to provide superfast 5G broadband in the village. He informed her, although the letter he left didn't mention it, that an agreement had been reached with Cheshire East to provide this service in all the rural areas. Are the parish council aware of this proposal as Airband wish to erect such poles all over the village?
The reason that I ask is because I have had personal experience of the way this 'outfit' operates on our farm in Shropshire. I was not impressed by the letter they sent me with contract attached, giving me a weeks' notice to sign up for permission to erect a pole. The small print gave Airband all the cards, aces and jacks included.
I checked out Airband's track record with users in the county, which was not good and thankfully their project was turned down by the local people, that Airband proposed to serve.
Nantwich I note, are having superfast cable laid underground to provide this service, so why not Audlem. Do we want or need to have our village desecrated by a surfeit of 5G aerial poles when an underground fibre option is available?
I advise people to be very wary of signing up to the Airband pole contract without taking legal advice on the small print and what it will mean for the potential devaluation of their property. Also, go online and study the reliability track record for their service. Meanwhile, if they haven't already done so, the parish council should be taking issue with CE and pressing for the fully fibered option.

Here's me believing that there's a cost of living crisis and there are people out there who can afford £20, £30 or lots more just to watch a few minutes of fizz, fizz, bang. Am I getting my priorities wrong by thinking that heating, light and food bills are far more essential?

Just because something 'has been happening for years' doesn't mean it's right, ie bear baiting, whaling, fox hunting, hare coursing, battery hens, children up chimneys etc ,etc, etc. But over time it becomes obvious that it is wrong and we slowly develop and hopefully improve society, would silent fireworks or even no fireworks be such a great loss, I am sure you would get over it eventually

Did anybody else witness the numbers of geese flying over this morning , then landing in large field on the Buerton rd never seen so many before , been a few hundred for weeks but must have been couple of thousand at least , wonder were they are coming from ?? Can anybody enlighten thank you .

So we should all stop enjoying ourselves as someone's cat / dog ain't happy? Move on it's been happening for years

Well said Suzie; For what it's worth (and, as I'm finding out quite fast just lately, it's worth nothing what I think) I totally agree with you. I just wish Animals could speak (apart from Parrots and Mynah Birds....they don't count. Having said that, they probably do count AND speak to be fair) They would tell us what it's like to live in fear.

For once I'm being serious. Why can't people who make Fireworks make them very lovely with all nice colours etc etc if that's what people want BUT........make them silent? Wouldn't be hard to do, would it? Just take the things out of them that make them be loud! I'm pretty thick but I think even I could do that!

I'm looking for someone to help me with yard duties Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday every week. Just a couple of hours a day for mucking out, filling hay nets, grooming etc. Can you please contact me on 07908829669. Many thanks

What a pity the safe driveway ar Corebrook was rejected by above desk bound agency . In my opinion anything that reduces traffic in Hall Lane can only be for the good of that community.Once again the complainers have won the day.

The only consolation I can take from last night's (time dependent on publication) explosions is that 'you' are burning £10 notes at a fast rate – although probably not at the same fast rate as my scared cat's anxiety. When will this stupid, cruel activity be assigned to the past!

Well done the Co Op team for local distribution of funds Furthermore Thanks for doing what you do I reckon you are a good team.

We are hiring childcare practitioners at ABC Childcare Services in Audlem. Please get in touch at abcoperationsdirector@outlook.com or call 07776 386042 to find out more.

When is a farm track not a track? When the hardcore surface is covered with a few inches of soil and grassed down. Then it can be grazed or the grass harvested, the surface is green and it is essentially returned to agriculture. It also has the advantage that it can safely be used by farm vehicles for agricultural (underlined) use.

ADAS dressing of small Christmas Trees will be 16th and 17th Nov at 09.30 for all volunteers at the Barnes at Churchfields
The Big tree will be going up at 09.30 on the 19 th November
The Big Switch on is the 25th November Santa will be arriving at the Wharf at 18.00 and Switch on at 18.20
Thankyou ADAS

Our party had a great night at the inaugural Bridge quiz night last night, a great atmosphere, lovely and plentiful food, a £30 1st prize for the best quizzers, and a £30 raffle prize, and all this was included for the cost of £1 per head (inc a raffle ticket each) well done to everyone involved and see you at the next one.

I know of 2 art groups both meet in the Scout and Guide hall, one on a Wed morning mainly watercolour and one fortnightly on Friday 1pm to 3pm more varied media and projects. This Friday there will be a stand in for Christine Johnson the leader but I am sure you will be welcome to visit.

Dressing of small Christmas trees 16th and 17th of Nov.
We require volunteers to help please, The Small trees are to be put up on 19th November ,ready for the Big Switch on 25th November at 19.30.
Don't forget bring secateurs etc to aid with the cable ties
Please contact ADAS for more information Neil Goodyear 01270 811283 or adascontact@gmail.com
Big Thankyou from ADAS

Does anyone know what and for how long the main road to Market Drayton is closed.

I almost dread reading AOL as I am at the age where I know many of the people who have died.
I didn't know Sheila personally but have some of her canal prints which I love, particularly the more impressionist ones.

Great but, it's not the first time Audlem has been mentioned on Radio 2. ;-)

Glad to see our youngest was well enough today to contact Chatbox. We all miss them.

Thanks Billy- either drop me an email (brettentim@gmail.com) or I have put a post on Items wanted with my phone number on (07870 555902)

You weren't in China in 1972 were you?

What a lovely story with a very poignant message for the people of Audlem
"things that may have been lost today will possibly appear again eventually"

Hi
Can anyone point me in the direction of a local art group and book club please.

Hello, We are looking for somebody to clean in our nursery for aprox 1 hour each day. Duties to include, hoovering cleaning staff areas including toilets and main lobbies. If you are interested and would like more information please call us on 01270 623023.
thanks
Parklands Day Nursery