Chatbox

Heartfelt thanks Santa for your years of service. Personally I feel the village has been the beneficiary of your efforts over many, many years .
My stubby fingers preclude a list of these efforts, but next Christmas enjoy your semi-retirement.

I'd like to echo everything that Jeanette has said about the Walking Football group. We moved into the village 3 months ago, not knowing anyone. My neighbour kindly introduced me to the group and they could not have been more welcoming to a total stranger! They are a wonderful bunch, with a wicked sense of humour and very active (and often hilarious) WhatsApp group. What more could you wish for – healthy exercise and friendship? Alex the coach is excellent and certainly know how to motivate us. As a "Newbie" I really cannot see any problem with us using the Hall, perhaps someone in authority could explain the rationale for the decision?

Bruce pothole half way up Green lane about 50 yards on the Drayton side above the well known cottage with the rocket stuck in the roof several years ago.
Cannot understand why CE want to close the vey minor road running from opposite Haywards lane up to Cox bank yet continue to ignore the very real hazard of the pot hole lurking under the flood water underthe brdge.
Chris

I don't contribute to ChatBox often but felt compelled to add to the chat regarding walking football.

I do not know the background to the Public Hall refusal to allow the group in to the Public Hall (To be honest we are very happy outside but it would have been good to have indoors as a back up) but what I do know is that it is a fantastic addition to the village activities.

The sessions are held on the football field every Friday, come rain or shine, it has been one of the most welcoming and friendly groups I have ever joined. We are a mixed group of both men and women and all of a certain age, apart from one or two younger members.
Alex, the coach is brilliant and has brought us all out of our shell and improved our skills. (there is still a bit of running but we are working on that!) He has supported us to form a strong social group and we are testament to his professionalism and inclusion technics.

The people who come to the annexe on Friday mornings have the opportunity for a chat as we put our boots on and can watch us through the window, and quite a crowd of dog walkers has been known to gather!! We support the village cafes after our sessions and have progressed to a quiz team as well.

A great time is had by all and I hope that any further misunderstandings regarding the walking football and potentially other sessions within the Public Hall can be resolved.

As as friendly to the hall as table tennis , badminton.walking netball. Most beneficial to the participants of slightly advancing years who like to keep fit . Indoors played with softish ball ,trainers and listed numbers per side . I suggest the committee re visit this request and reverse their negative decision

Where's your drive, Christopher?

Hi I also would like to know the reason for the walking football cannot be included within the hall. As an elderly peron, this sport WILL benifit my age band and many others thinking of joining a wonderful group, So why is this deamed a no go sport by the committe and by who? should I wish to enquire.

Pot hole emerging opposite my drive Probaby as it enlarges will affect traffic coming from Mrket Dryton direction. CE filled in its mate about 7-8 months ago. chris

Looking for recommendations please, we have a small area of damp in hallway, near to an external door.

Pot hole in Cheshire St patched Hooray. Corbrook flood .I reckon is about to celebrate its 10th birthday. We must celebrate it's longevity and congrats to Cheshire East Council. Have they reached their lowest stage of incompetence I ask . Everybody knows it requires a bigger drain into the adjacent stream. Perhaps Councillor Rachel could get this problem moving.

Or it could be on the left depending on which way you're travelling

I have reported the various sinkholes on Cheshire St, you can't even call them potholes now.
I've requested the police to put warning cones around the one just past Emberton Way as it's depth is invisible once full of water and a cyclist or motorcyclist will suffer serious injury if they hit it.
I gave up on Cheshire East councils 'emergency ' number after 20 minutes on hold so went to fill in their online form but someone had already done it on Sunday.
Be careful out there!

I would love to know why the walking football group has been singled out. Every other activity is allowed to play in the public hall, but not us. Surely its a community hall, so everyone should be included. Its not like we will be wearing studs or using hard balls. I feel its a real let down and i am very disappointed to who has decided to not allow us. I would love to know your reasoning.

It's the one I missed to avoid! And, for info, it's on the right of the road.

I'm sad to report we were victims of theft last night. A prized possession- a blue mountain bike was stolen. If anyone saw anything between 20.30 and 11.30 please let me know as it will help the constabulary. The sad part is the bike is useless. It's a downhill racing bike, it only does one thing, use gravity to go downhill quickly.

Only "one" pothole Brian???

Hi Sally – thanks for your interest – In February 2011 the decision was made by Cancer Research to close the Audlem Aid to Cancer Research Shop. A small group of volunteers decided to reopen the shop as Audlem Charity Shop and we now support St Luke's Hospice and a number of local charities.

I'm interested as to why the Charity Shop is no longer affiliated to Cancer Research, a most important charity?

Watch out – pothole at entrance to Greenlane,, when coming from Audlem, on the left side of the road. Tyre / suspension killer! Needs fixing urgently. Not visible when raining.

I raised issue with Cheshire East : https://fixmystreet.cheshireeast.gov.uk/report/4097323

I'm not quite sure what happened this afternoon in the village but there was obviously a gentleman in dire distress, it was brilliant to see a member of staff from the coop, a apparent nurse and man in a high viz assisting and offering this gentleman first aid and some dignity. I really hope all involved are ok and this gentleman is on the mend

Hi Maggie, yes the Audlem Charity Shop is open on Saturdays only and it is weather dependent – we don't mind the cold, but rain is a problem! We reopen on the 14 January at 10am and look forward to seeing all our many loyal customers and friends.
Just for information – we are no longer affiliated to Cancer Research.

Hi,
Sadly my wife came across presumably the same youth in the Square, riding it badly and hurling abuse at people. Maybe our local PCSO could have a word with him before any permanent damage is done.

Is the Cancer Shop open on a Saturday during the winter months ? Thank you.

Couldn't do better than contact Hugh Protheroe 07931 526157. Excellent workmanship and lives in village.

Ring Hue Protheroe 07931 526157 Fitted 6 doors for us , very happy to recommend him. Great job