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Not sure if I said does or does not relate to the bridge – it should read does NOT relate to the actual bridge but the dog run into the brook

I believe it is not the actual bridge itself that the notices relate to but the area to the left when approaching the bridge from The Green side that the dogs use to get into and out of the brook. The notices are only 'advisory' and Cheshire East's way of covering themselves on the Health and Safety front.

I can see that it must b e upsetting to get a ticket under the circumstances described but spare a thought for the traffic warden . What are the terms in his job description? Is he allowed to decide about issuing tickets? Was he aware of the funeral taking place ? If those who received a ticket contact the relevant people perhaps they have the authority to waive charges. Somebody doing such an unpopular job must need the employment so spare a thought for that person.

On my dog walk today I followed the public foot path down vicaridge lane .several notices were pinned up advising a bridge was unsafe ,but it wasn't clear which one ,can anyone make it clearer ,thanking you .

Just doing his job. How does he know where the drivers gone?

Hello, I'm looking for a seamstress in or nearby Audlem. Does anyone know of anybody? Thanks, William pearson

I suspect the Traffic Warden was targeting unlawfully parked cars. It's what we expect Traffic Wardens to do for us.

Janet, I can't help but agree that receiving a parking ticket after attending a funeral can only make a bad day even worse, and it is not a great look for a village desperately trying to attract more shoppers and visitors either. It only goes to highlight how urgently this village needs more parking. In the meantime I wonder if the Parish Council should contact the local funeral directors to remind them that the Turnpike Field can be made available for additional parking in the drier months ? It's not a something that grieving relatives would necessarily be thinking about during their period of immediate loss, but a funeral director could easily arrange it with the PC if they felt it appropriate to the potential size of the congregation. I would also suggest that anyone planning a large local wedding may also consider this as an option too. The field is there to be utilised by the local population and there is no cost involved, as it is run by volunteers.

The Secret Bunker could be a possibility, but don't tell anyone where it is and I believe it is quite soundproof Billy. This new band will it be a rubber one or a hair one ? The answer is in the question – knob to the left not the right. Good Luck

Just wanted to say how disgusted we were to see a traffic warden in Audlem today who ticketing people attending the funeral. They were parked in a legal parking bay but had gone over the time limit a little as the service ran on. lovely to see that there is still some compassion in this world (NOT!)

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We have what Laura Ellwood needs. If you/ she can we provide her contact details we will message her

Hello can anyone advise whether Jean who advertises cleaning duties etc on AOL is still in business? I have sent emails and texts to the info given but not had any response.
Many thanks

Even though I have the best neighbours in the world, I'm looking for a place to rehearse a new band so my neighbours don't have to be subject to too much Rockabilly music. Does anyone know anywhere in the Audlem area suitable please? I can offer free earplugs to anyone nearby if needed although the rest of the band are currently using them at the moment. I'm sure it's nothing to do with my singing........possibly....... ;-0

To those who have enjoyed the benefits of, for example, a Parish Council or a Public Hall Committee, without making any attempt to contribute to them -
I suggest that instead of moaning and picking holes that you get involved.
None of these resources work by magic.

Bit late but I have been pondering on the access to Pym's lane with Middlewich road closed. Their website not very helpful as it says 'access via Marshfield roundabout' anyway they have been sensible and put the barriers just beyond the Middlewich road lights which means you can still turn right and access as usual!.

I had a call purporting to be from my bank which said that someone was trying to spend £300 with Amazon and over £1000 with someone else which was not my normal pattern. I put phone down and used mobile to call the customer services on my card (Pity they don't give a single number to use for fraud) have been assured it was a scam-it was a local number 01270 868 --- as I never pick up unrecognised codes or international ones.

Hi. Does anyone have a stroller for a small dog I can borrow or buy. I have a pregnant small foster bitch with separation anxiety and need to be able to walk my other dogs! Please message me if you can help. Thank you

We are looking for the above please. We live in an old barn conversation dating back to the 1800's which has developed internal damp and bricks are perished. Struggling to find anyone. Many thanks Julie and Robert.

Yes it does seem that Sunday in the village for either locals or tourism, is verging into a ghost town for Hospitalty & Catering.

As an ex licence, the best place would be the Shroppie Fly to either reopen( yet not on the £16k yearly rental!) The car park is huge and in the meantime of it being closed, I would be very keen to provide a temporary pop up catering service to provide for passing trade.
As a community I believe this is crucial at present to offer a value for money service in line with the cost of living and to see locals running this " Community Project" in order to reach out to those who are vunerable/ living in isolation or just want to simply contribute to village life in general.

Just noticed on the Audlem News re post for ASFC signing on that it stated

"With the aim to sign on the children from age 3 up to age 12 for the whole season reaching until next June "

This should be age 3 up to age 16

Ralph will be doing an amendment

Sorry if upset the older lads

Interesting Editorial comment to Ian Brewer's submission. So I go back to my original point. Given the way people appear to be treated, who would want to volunteer in the first place. And the lack of openness and accountability that prevails, does not help matters one bit!

2 peacocks last seen wandering towards Bunsley Bank!

As a long time, and very quiet resident of this village, I must say that I am extremely disappointed that, recently, the management of the village has deteriorated significantly. It's even more frustrating that so much is being done in secret, or with so little information available, it's impossible to find out exactly what is going on, and who's responsible.

There are (or were!) some fantastic people in our ever growing community, selflessly devoting their time and effort to making Audlem a lovely place to live and visit, but that hard work is being steadily unpicked by others, either deliberately or through inexperience, apathy or sheer bloody mindedness.

Parking/roads are out of hand, planning issues are going unnoticed or underwhelming responses made, financial irregularities, staff allegedly being sacked in bizarre circumstances, extremely experienced retired staff with no immediate replacements available, with seemingly no forward thinking by those responsible to recruit in advance, and to top it off, our jewel in the crown public house now has its doors closed with an unclear future. The Combermere is a private business, but it's a major community asset, and the parish council should be doing far more to help promote it and Audlem to prospective landlords. If they are doing that, why is there no real information available?

Maybe it's time for a shakeup at the Parish Council, if the bank accounts actually have anything left in them.

Yes, well worth looking at
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/519458/trustees

Who are these people making these strange decisions Are Geof, Olive and the Audlem W I the start of the exodus ? Or is there to come ?