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Has Avril Fouliere left the village not heard from her lately?

`With energy costs increasing by 54% I thought it would be useful to post about where you can get help if you are struggling to pay your bills, please seek help early. National Energy Action has a help line open between 10 am and 12pm 0800 304 7159
Other agencies can also help and you can find them by clicking on this link https://www.nea.org.uk/wash-advice/additional-help/
Cheshire West and Cheshire has a household support fund which can give small grants to cover utility costs, energy costs water costs. More information is here https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/household-support-fund.aspx
Cheshire East Household support fund information is here
https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_information/coronavirus/covid-winter-grant-scheme.aspx

Just had my greenhouse built by Martin. Thanks for the recommendation Kevin. Martin did a great job, was through and at a reasonable price.

Nearly 4 years ago, I chose to vote for the installation of a carpark on Turnpike field.
This is not a complaint and I am not a keyboard warrior.
I took the time to attend the 1st APC surgery last week to ask a question that I have previously asked directly to the APC team and Chairman.
My question, 'In preparation for Turnpike field public meeting, can you please provide through AoL a summary project plan'? And, 'What exactly are your proposals'?

As a Parish Council rate payer who is unfortunately also unable to attend Weds nights meeting could James kindly advise how I can be kept advised of the options & given the opportunity to vote.

Last time this issue came up we had the opportunity to vote I think it was on line, but a postal vote would also be fine.

As a long term resident I would like a vote. Unable to attend, can I ask for a Proxy vote?

There will be many people who cannot attend the meeting – Are these people going to be provided with all the details and will they be getting the opportunity to vote prior to any go ahead as these people also pay rates to the parish. Also as Lynn asked 'are non residents outside the Parish boundaries going to be allowed to vote.
I have asked this question previously but no answer has been forth coming. If the parish council ask questions in chatbox they should be prepared to give some answers in chatbox not keep it within 4 walls of a meeting, knowing full well that majority of people are going to be unable to attend.

This month sees the dispersal of the long-established Parker family agricultural contracting business on Sandy Lane. Established three generations ago, it must represent nearly a century of trading with judicious management resulting in steady growth over the decades. Sadly, health issues have brought the great majority of the business to a close and the skilled workforce dispersed. In peak harvest I have heard them returning to the yard on hot summer nights at well after two am and later.
I'm sure there will be some who rejoice at the reduction in large machinery passing through the village centre, but whilst plates are full, some minds are empty. Let us hope the situation is not reversed betwixt climate change and the politics of chaos.
Best wishes to all the family in these trying times.

To vote tomorrow night on the go ahead for the Turnpike Car Park do people have to provide proof of residence within the Audlem Parish and how can people vote if they are not able to attend the meeting?

thank you Adrian, your not the first to point out my spelling mistake in regards to the red kite and no I won't be eating one even if I could catch one ! ..i will check my spelling next time I visit chat box ha ha

I just wanted to share with you my experience of lunch today at Linden Stores in the village as it was exceptional ! I went with my son, his girlfriend and my niece. We ordered quite a few dishes to share.
Every dish was beautifully cooked and tasted amazing. Charlotte looked after us so well and was delightful.
How lucky we are to have such a culinary delight in our village.
Hope to return very soon 🥳

There is a Facebook group set up to support Ukrainians in Cheshire which may be helpful to those locally willing to assist them~Ukrainian Support Cheshire East.

Or maybe even "breeding" Elaine. Unless, of course, you're preparing one for your dinner – although there's probably not a lot of meat there.
Kites have been see occasionally for some years now. I've seen them over Longhill Lane and Heywoods Land occasionally. They're slowly coming eastwards from the colonies that were established in Wales I believe.

If you could drop us some leaflets off at the cricket club they could be displayed in a prominent place. The vast majority of our opponents on both Saturday and Sundays are local teams and usually bring a decent amount of support with them. We always try to promote the local businesses by sending our guests to sample the hospitality and produce of the village.
If anyone else would like to advertise their wares just get in touch and we will gladly oblige.

Tel . 07809202805
email . g981ank@gmail.com

I saw one a couple of weeks ago flying West to East from Adderley towards Woore. Lovely sight.

sorry I meant red kite breading..not beating !

Hi all! I'd just like to take the opportunity to introduce both myself and my business 'MEvo'. Having been a resident in the village since September 2020 it was always my intention to run some of our sport-based projects here in this beautiful village. It has been a tough time for all of us due to COVID and we've intentionally put on hold any activities because of it.

I am currently working alongside Ralph Warburton to bring 'Walking Football' to Audlem. Given his endless list of commitments, I'm grateful to Ralph for instantly throwing himself behind this. Walking Football is played at walking pace, with players not allowed to run or jog. It is primarily aimed at over 50's but is also suited to anyone who would prefer to enjoy football at lower levels of intensity and bodily impact.

We are currently exploring the idea of two sessions during the week, based both indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) at Audlem Public Hall. One session running in daytime hours and the other running one evening in the week for those at work. Full information for this is hoped to be published via Audlem Online and other media outlets in due course.

I am a former professional footballer myself and this is something I'm really looking forward to being involved with – particularly from a mental health and social inclusion standpoint having felt the strain of both during these tough times.

This would be the start of numerous projects aimed at both children and adults that we would like to bring to Audlem.
It's our goal to work alongside and complement existing activities in the village. I'm eager to get to know as many members of the community as possible and welcome any feedback or questions that you may have. Please feel free to contact me via email: alex.mevo@outlook.com

I'd also like to give a special thanks to Geoff Stretch and John Tilling for being extremely helpful and informative thus far!

I've only seen red kite around Henley..it would be good if they were beating around here ..

Hi I'm just wondering when my post will be added to the Facebook page. The idea behind my business is to support local small businesses & at the moment I can't get the message out to the local community.

For the market to be a success & be something we can bring to the community on a more regular basis I need the community to see the advert as soon possible. If there's anything I can do let me know.

Are there any other ways of advertising in your community. I will be dropping leaflets in some of the popular community locations but do you have a village magazine etc.

Thanks again & if there's any issues just let me know.

Claire

I may be missing the point here, but is the Parish Council really the right body to be running a surgery, especially when we have a very good medical practice in the village. I know Ralph has many talents, but can he really treat my piles – and I'm not even sure I want to show them to him even if he is prepared to look!

We had a Rhino Greenhouse assembled by Martin back in 2015. He was very professional and fast. I expect it would cost approx £300 today.

His contact details are:

Martin Kincey Mobile: 07515 436435 Landline: 0151 339 7414 Email: Martin.kincey@yahoo.co.uk

Can anyone recommend a reliable local handyman? I need some fencing doing in my garden.

Sadly Scott, it's not a small number of people, that are increasingly concerned and frustrated. If "finding fault" with a public body for not disclosing financial information rate payers are entitled to see (when the PC are sat on £100,000 +), and when they are also not carrying out their LEGAL obligation to hold public meetings (or even publishing the minutes of the last one)- well yes, sadly I must be "nit picking". Or maybe it's because my late father was Chair of the APC for very many years, I have a sense that things are just not functioning as they normally should. I wouldn't dispute that some people may well be trying their best for this community, but codes of conduct and regulations do need to be adhered to, and and transparency is key.

Hi,
Has anyone had any experience building a Rhino Greenhouse. I have started, but continually end up going around in circles. What I want is some paid help to do the work with my wiling assistance Any helpf suggestions would be much appreciated.

Ashley asks what can be done about all the heavy traffic in Audlem, saying it must be illegal. I've been involved in local village groups looking at the problem, and unfortunately nothing can be done. Two A roads cross at Shropshire Street, and large heavy lorries are quite entitled to use both. The A525 (Woore – Whitchurch) was a primary route until a few years ago, but was then deprimed, meaning it won't be provided as a route on satnavs aimed at HGVs. But that's it. We have to live with the heavy traffic.