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Having initially reported the broken covers via CE Highways/streetwise a while ago (& popped the cones around them) I've just taken a call from a member of their team to say it's BT job and they're passing it onto them – marked urgent. No timeline could be given at this stage.

Billy! Your message made me laugh regarding your licence!! Some people might say that many Audlem residents have gained them from a cracker!!

I too remember Mrs Shuker's shop, back in the early 80's, when we had a liberal bus driver who would let us off and spend our hard earned pocket money on a packet of grots!!

Hi I'm an apprentice at salon vie hairdressers in Nantwich and I'm looking for someone to model for me on Monday 15th of May at 10.30 am.
I'm looking for a short older ladies hairstyle for me to wash and blow dry.
It would be free of charge.
If you could model please text me on 07483897039
Thankyou

Random request:

Does anyone have any old stackable plastic chairs they would kindly donate or accept a donation for?

We need 10 for community events in the Pau run and ride shop, due to shortage of space in store they would have to be stackable.

Thanks in advance
Mathew

A few years ago, before Covid, I recall seeing and photographing small fatbergs stranded on sandbanks in the brook, east of the village. They were coming down from the outdated and under capacity Buerton sewage works, hence the work now being undertaken by U.U. Also on occasion, I have noticed that the water flowing under our bridge had turned black from contamination. The worrying aspect is the potentially dangerous levels of chemical contamination of substances such as mercury and polybrominated diphenyl ethers, although the disclosed results do not specify the levels involved. I wonder where they are coming from, household chemicals, dairy detergents, road run off (tyre degradation)? The possibilities in modern society seem endless.

I remember going into Mrs Shukers shop (Swanbach) and thinking how trusting she was, meaning; if she was in the house rather than in the shop itself, you had to ring a bell on the counter to let her know you were there and she'd come and serve you. I wonder if she could do that in this day and age and have any stock left? A bit of a begger to park your car outside the shop as I remember although I don't know how I remember that as I was 12 years old at the time and I hadn't yet won my Drivers Licence in the Tombola at the Audlem Country Fair and Pig Worrying Extravaganza 1973.

Try looking up the Tithe Maps for Cheshire online.....type in your postcode and then the Tithe map is from 1842 and gives the owner and occupier of the plot when it's picked out. The first ordnance survey map made in 1875 is also available by "changing maps " as are some aerial views. There will be more information available by interrogating one of the genealogy sites such as Find myPast.

If you look in the history archive and find Swanbach in 'places' there are some photos. It features in several old postcards too. In the 70's you just went in the front door and there was a counter straight ahead, sold cigarettes, tins, packets of tea etc

According to the official figures, the turnout was 37.47%.
The geographical area of the Audlem Ward takes in quite a number of surrounding parishes hence the total population figure of over 4900 which is greater than the latest Audlem parish census total.

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. So perhaps someone with a camera and a pair of wellingtons will go into The Brook and take some photographs of the underside of The Bridge?

Hi,
we live at Swanbach stores and we'd like to find out more about the history of our home.
Does anyone have any photos or information about the building or its previous occupiers from when it was a blacksmiths, a pub and most recently a shop several years ago?

If so please could you let us know. Thanks for any help.

Thanks

William and Lorraine

Wes is correct. Audlem Ward covers Audlem, Buerton, Hankelow, Aston, Burleydam and all points in between.

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!!