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A pair of gloves were found last night, around 8.30 pm on Tollgate Drive. They have been handed in to "Judy's" this morning.

What a superb photo you have posted of these three heavenly bodies, but no name of the marvellous person who captured it .
Be good to know I feel as they deserve much praise

Wanted.
Has anyone got a Generator ADAS could please borrow for the Audlem village FETE on August 27th, to power PA System. Please contact myself for further enquiries
Thankyou 07800853539

Many thanks. Relatives visiting today are anxious not to use the M6 and are grateful for your confirmation. Once again proving the value of AOL's Chatbox and the helpfulness of fellow Audlemites.

I have used Middlewich Road for the past 2 days and can confirm that it is open from Alvaston roundabout through to Leighton Hospital.

Please note that it is now a 30mph speed limit from Grensons roundabout through to the traffic lights at Bradfield Green.

Hi,
It was open on Monday evening and presumably still is.
It was not open last Saturday however, as stated !

I would like to publicly state how much I appreciate Audlem's very many volunteers who raise flags, raise Christmas trees, plant, prune, manage, communicate, care for the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of others, deliver entertaining and enjoyable events and very many more things on top. There are a few individuals I could single out for particular praise and gratitude, but in general, I greatly appreciate living in a place with so much positive community spirit. Just thought I'd share a positive message of thanks...

Yes, Middlewich Rd is now fully open.

Yes it is open, I've used it the past 2 days.

The tree pruner contact was Nathan Roberts 07854 272621.
However, as he is very busy, he has not got round to me yet.

Can anyone confirm from recent experience that the Middlewich Rd is now at last actually open from the Alveston roundabout to Leighton Hospital,
Thanks in anticipation

Hi,
Having just got off a call with my grandparents I felt compelled to contribute to this site despite not living in Audlem.
They were complaining about the constant noise of motorcycles until late, 11:30pm, either Monday or Tuesday this week.
They implied that the person concerned came from 'the Barns'.
Could I kindly ask that anyone from 'the Barns', who has a motorcycle, be a little more considerate.
Thank You
Anthony Watkins

A friend of mine lost a pair of black leather gloves somewhere in the village, or by the canal, on Monday. If anyone finds, I'd be really grateful if they could be dropped in at Williams' newsagent.

ABC AUDLEM on the grounds of Audlem St James (CofE) Primary School will be having a recruitment evening on Monday the 27th of February from 5:30pm. Please come and meet the team.

Last week's 'Walk Fit' session was a huge success and we have been given the green light to continue on a weekly basis in Audlem Public Hall! We shall begin session as of Thursday 2nd March and it's FIRST SESSION FREE for all newcomers! Hopefully there will be a full article in the 'news' section in the next week or so but in the meantime, please feel free to contact me via email for any further information: alex.mevo@outlook.com

Perhaps Chris Greaves could list his contributions to the village over the years. Yep – thought not

Surely CE is able to offset the cost of collection by selling the green waste to the commercial firms that process it into compost? I'm assuming they don't have the facilities to do it themselves.

Well said Ralph. The overwhelming majority of villagers greatly appreciate all you've done for the village over the years.

Reading Ralph's comments about the De Havilland planes having a wooden fuselage brought to mind an interesting anecdote from my past.
In 1969 I returned from Canada and settled in Caernarfon. I needed to find someone to alter a suit and finally was given the address of a retired tailor. On calling at his house I was surprised to find he spoke with a very strong cockney accent! During the conversation that followed I asked him how he came to be living in Caernarfon. He told me that in the early days of the war, fearing a German invasion via Ireland, Caernarfon airfield was very large with thousands of servicemen, army and airforce, stationed there. Being in the RAF he'd been posted there very early on " 'Cos bein' a tailor I knew 'ow to use the big sewin' machines for mendin' the canvasses." Of course, not only did those early planes of WW2 have a wooden fuselage, but that frame was covered in canvas that from time to time needed patching up – with a sewing machine!

And then he added, "And then I married the usherette from the Majestic cinema". And that's how he ended up in Caernarfon.

We were just concerned about the 70/80 who come into the village each Tuesday night to enjoy a quiz that has been ongoing for some 20 years or more. The speediest way we could do that was by asking our superb web site to post a notice . Of course there are many who regret the loss of this fine restaurant/ pub and I am but one of those. Having worked very closely with Allan and Jo over the years and having delivered free of charge some 900 meals to folks who would not go out during covid , I , along with other caring people , do demonstrate our willingness to help in any way we can. I hope those who criticise do step up to the plate as well and demonstrate just how they too help Audlem.
Hopefully all will continue to enjoy the quiz and this move does give good continuing trade for Richard and Sharon at The Bridge Inn.

My wife and I had to clean dog poo from our visiting 2 year old grandsons trainers yesterday. He was playing football and he managed to find, with his feet, three separate fresh deposits on the grass near to the children's play area on the Heathfield site. Our play session was ruined and we returned home to clean off the mess.

There are two trash bins located near to the play area and both are clearly marked NOT for dog POO. The bins were full to the brim with dog poo bags that have just recently been emptied by the contractors responsible for the site maintenance.

It seems that some dog owners take their dog poo away with them, others allow their dogs to poo wherever they want to and just leave it, whilst others bag the poo and place it in the NOT for dog POO trash bins.

Greenbelt is the company that manages the Heathfield site open areas.
The following text is taken from the Greenbelt written statement of services, page 2

Dog Foul removal from land
Dog foul will be removed to a licensed site by a suitably qualified contractor and costs will be recovered from residents.
Dog Foul removal from bins
Dog foul from bins will be removed to a licensed site by a suitably qualified contractor and costs will be recovered from residents

I have not yet seen a specific cost on my annual maintenance bill associated with dog poo removal.

Hi Peter would you be able to share details of the tree primer you found? We're also in need of someone. Thank you.

Obviously the only thing that matters is the quiz. Not the loss of jobs or an asset to the village

' There's none so blind as those that will not see.'

There's a shortage of tomato grow bags......... due to Brexit!!