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Hi Kevin (Errington) Thanks for the info about your photo of Bonnell's on the Yesteryear Gallery. That's really clear and shows the size of the business at Little Heath.
I am told at one time – before the 1960's photo that you have posted , that they operated steam engines for agricultural contracting from the same site.
I remember things like yards scrapers for sale from there too.
Interestingly on page 1 of the same gallery is a photo of a local well known resident's house with a rocket through the roof! I wonder who that could be??
Thanks again.
Nigel.

I remember there was a penny farthing bike outside Moseleys when I was little.

As a recent resident of Audlem, (nearly 5 years) but only a few months younger in age than Billy I have followed the memories and reminiscing over the spiked chain fence with interest. I am a little bemused however that it all started from an ad I put on AOL buy/sell a few days ago advertising a length of spiked chain. I am glad it started such an interesting debate, however I can't miss this opportunity to try and promote and sell the said chain. A tenner for such nostalgia must be a bargain!

Hellooo Kevin and, you are quite correct! Actually, I've learned something here as I didn't know it was called a Dutch wall. Also, from memory, I think there were lamp posts at either end of the flower bed. I see I'm going to have to make these questions harder.....that's if I can think of any more. ;-)

Hi Billy, was it the piece of tarmac that cars pulled up on for fuel to be put in, or did you mean something between the tarmac and the pavement, which could have been a low wall with flowers planted in (like a Dutch wall).

Nigel, I posted an aerial photo of Little Heath I have in the 60' s which I assume shows the Bonnells yard before development. It's on page two of Audlem yesteryear in galleries.

Fair play Nigel. Here's one for you (and our more mature residents) What was in front of Moseleys? In other words; between the pavement and the petrol pumps. As I type this, I think this could be a 'thing' for the more 'mature/lived here for as long as I have' residents. For the people that are not as 'mature/lived here for as long as I have' residents; it may be interesting perhaps?
Answers on a Postcard to the usual address. (Disclaimer; No idea what the 'usual address is' because I just copied that off a repeat of a 1964 Blue Peter programme so just put something on here) ;-)

Another lovely set of floral displays this year, just as I think one year can't be bettered i am proved wrong.
Thank you ADAS for all your efforts.

Much thankingness Jean and very appreciated are your comments but.............have you ever heard me actually sing?!?!? ;-0

I had need to contact our local Medical Surgery this morning.
I must thank the young lady who dealt so kindly and efficiently with me and also our pharmacist at Boots.
We are so fortunate in Audlem .

I've a good mamory but you can come and sing for me

Hi
Could anyone point me towards a local tradesman who does loft insulating work please
Thanks
Paula

Well done Jean Clarke...I was about 1/2 a mile off with my suggestion!

I wonder if anyone has any photographs of Little Heath when Bonnells were there?

I can just about remember the front of their yard when I used to drive through from Over Peover to Newport each day, long before I ever lived in Audlem.

Yes Jean, thats correct. I've just heard the sad news regarding Cedric. A lovely man. Condolences to the family.

Bonells of Audlem!

Think I deserve an explanation my post was nothing but polite

Hellooo Nigel and, it doesn't make you as old as me..in fact, if you think about it, you never will be. That makes you lucky in my book!
As my old mate, Roy Walker (I've only met him once so I don't suppose he could be classed as my mate although he is old) used to say; "NIGEL....YOU'RE NOT RIGHT!" although in my case, he didn't call me Nigel as that wasn't my name then....or now, come to think of it.
To sum up; No sorry..not Moseleys. ;-)

Hi Billy,
Was it Moseley's Garage, in the centre of the village?
Does that make me old?
Hope you are doing OK.
Nigel.

I think the editor should call time on Critiquing The Critics – It's getting boring now

One for our more mature residents; Someone is selling a spiked chain on here. (Nothing at all to do with me) But...can our older residents remember what premises in Audlem used to have a very similar spiked white chain in front of it's property? First Prize; I'll come and sing for you. If you get it wrong; I'll bring the whole band......for a month! Second thoughts, there is no Prize..it's just to see if your memory is better than your forgettory. ;-)

Thank you to ADAS and other organisers involved in Audlem's lovely Village Fete on Sunday afternoon. We had a really nice couple of hours and our dog Betsy had a great time in the dog show.

A friend of ours from Alsager popped over to the fete; he lives alone and is finding life tough at the moment. He said several times how lucky we are to live in a village where fetes happen, people speak to each other and there is a friendly, happy feeling in the ether. And we heartily concurred.

How sad that some have seen fit to criticise the freely given efforts of others.
Being a member of ASET has opened my eyes as to how much hard work goes into staging these events and to criticise them is hurtful , unnecessary and unhelpful. Thankfully the vast majority of people do appreciate the work and time given and are appreciative.

I had exactly the same thoughts as Peter Morgan earlier today re Fawlty Towers.
Unfortunately I couldn't attend either event, but heard good reports from neighbours on both.
I was reminded though of a maxim I was taught when I started to manage other staff in my job. "Praise in public but criticise privately".
For those who feel disappointed I think it would be better to air constructive criticism (with suggestions for improvement) privately to those concerned rather than on this public forum. It must be very demoralising for those who have given up their time and effort to provide something for the community. The last thing we need is for them to be discouraged in the future. I've had the benefit of the support of the ADCA volunteers in the last three years and greatly appreciate what these public spirited people do for us.
Keep Audlem friendly.

I am not sure that farmers whose crops are dying from lack of rain, olive tree farmers in Spain and those in Pakistan suffering tremendous floods see trying to cut carbon emissions as a woke response. I certainly don't on quite a few fronts, which I won't bore you with.
I too am worried about keeping warm in the coming winter and have a small store of fleeces, throws and, a real passion killer this one, Bedsocks! Wish I still had my stock of candles from Ikea so need to investigate rechargeable battery operated lanterns in case of planned supply cuts.
I will acquire a headlight as well to enable reading of anti-woke mails,

As Abraham Lincoln once said:

"You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time".

Sold-out stalls, successful auction-bidders, proud competitors and rosette winners with the sound of lots of lively, happy conversations speak loudly as a measure of a successful event. Perhaps the addition of a set of stocks where wet sponges can be thrown at specially selected visitors is the sort of improvement the critics would welcome at a future Village Fete?