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Is the WI still in need of boxes for the Ukrainian donations? I have just moved so have at least 25 packing boxes (now flat packed) that you are very welcome to.

On Monday 7th March at about 08.30am I was running off the canal at Adderley towards the road at Adderley when I was attacked by a BROWN COCKER SPANIEL WHICH WAS FEMALE she was off the lead and came running at the back of me and she bit both of my legs the owner just said she is nervous ,

I attend the doctors as my legs went very swollen and had to have a tetanus injection and also very sore still.

BE AWARE

THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A CHILD RUNNING AND MORE SERIOUS ISSUES

Great second instalment Bob. I could taste the salt in the air and the damp in my oilies!
Big one next.....

Is there anywhere in Audlem accepting donations for Ukraine next week?

I'm guessing that the fifth one is 'The Invisible Man'. lol

Full marks to the AoL team for their recent series of perceptive articles on the success that willing and in some cases, possibly cajoled volunteers, have had with various projects in the village over the years. Well done editors, we can now look forward to a new generation stepping up to the plate, maybe.
Also thank to Ralph for his energy and boundless enthusiasm over many years, not to mention his excellent and compelling football commentaries, complete with niche observations on matters terrestrial and philosophical. And then we have scintillating articles by the renowned Stephanie that are a revelation to the less worldly among us and are a cause for joy and laughter in these sad times.
What a rich tapestry this community has produced, something to celebrate.

Hello Lou, yes, we have had two or three cold calls on loft insulation. The ones we have had emanate from a company down on the south coast, Bournemouth I seem to recall, and were for spray foam insulation which has a poor reputation and can result in devaluing the property. I formally requested that the company remove our name from their database, but without success.

What a response you must have got the amount coming into the hall looked amazing, Well done to you all and thank you for organising this wonderful heartfelt project.

I need somebody to climb on my bungalow roof to fix a small section of leading. Any offers or recommendations?

Thanks both for drawing attention to this – the planning application was not passed.

I think Paul's link is to the Report of the Planning Officer to the Planning Committee in which he recommended approval. This report was then considered by the committee at a hearing. I attended the hearing . It was adjourned for an acoustic survey.

Members of the planning committee were unimpressed that the environmental health officer did not even attend to answer questions on noise – which was surprising as that was one of the main issues. One member pointed out that rural venues are of course attractive for weddings but the real issue was the noise that would travel for long distances.

It was noted that an acoustic survey had been requested but not done. In fact Hankelow PC had been one of those requesting one.

There was also concern that Cheshire East had recently been subject to a complaint of maladministration over another wedding venue which was passed without an acoustic survey and which generated noise.... and it then took local residents 11 (eleven) years to get any enforcement action taken. The planning officer told the committee that despite the lack of an acoustic survey they could simply rely on the environmental health officer's 'judgment'. Following a vote the committee declined that invitation and refused to proceed without a survey.

The planning officer also introduced new points in support of the application that were not in his original report (unless I missed them) for example, that "the prevailing wind" would abate any noise.

I am yet to see any acoustic survey.

If any local resident would like to discuss how we might be able to obtain our own report which will show the actual effect that the noise will have on local homes, feel free to get in touch. Eleven years does seem an awfully long time to wait if the acoustic survey prepared by the environmental health officer ( presumably in conjunction with the applicant) says that there really is nothing to be concerned about.

Hello Audlem
I'm so lucky, I've been given a whole lot of beautiful plants, therefore I'm in need of some terracotta plant pots if anyone has any surplus to requirements...
I can collect and make a donation to the charity shop.
Thanks in advance.
Jennie

Golden Labrador dog with collar running loose, just seen at Churchfields running towards Stafford Street.

To Lesley Ross. Your daughter's artwork is beautiful

Has anyone else been cold called about checking roof insulation. I am slightly concerned that this is a scam and have advised my dad to reject anyone offering to check.

Hi, we have an external garage security lock that needs fitting, can someone recommend a local person who would be able to do this?

Nigel, Thanks for your kind comment. Bob

Young Chocolate working cocker has been lost in fields around Buerton after being scared by dog attack, dog has pink collar & still has pink slip lead attached.
People out looking but any sightings would help .

Good morning Bob.
Thank you for the Atlantic Adventure Part 1 article; great stuff! I am looking forward to Part 2 with awe.
Nigel.

The AOL team have written and published some very good and relevant articles this week that will have rung true with many of us who have been or still are involved with village projects alongside the Parish Council. I also agreed with the many positive statements regarding the value of Parish Councillors – themselves being volunteers.

The comment that particularly gelled with me in yesterday's 'Volunteers and Project' article was the clause:
"The key point is that this Working Group is given a broad objective and then left to get on with it, within some given budgetary constraints. Such working groups can work much more quickly and more flexibly than the Parish Council itself with its rigid monthly timetable and highly formalised procedures",
The numerous examples summarised in the article clearly demonstrated the repeated success of this strategy.

I too read about the decision with interest. I especially found the inference that no local resident is entitled to undisturbed sleep before midnight on any day of the week enlightening. I attended a wedding at a similarly located venue a few years back where as a result of planning objections, the owner had installed a very sophisticated soundproofing system whereby once you had passed through several doors to reach the adjoining garden, no sound at all could be heard from the dance floor so local residents were not disturbed at all. Perhaps The Parkes will provide a similar system? As for Bob Fusart's final comment, experience has taught me that for anything connected with Cheshire East's Planning Department or indeed Cheshire East itself, the only possible response is invariably extreme cynicism.

Well stated! Bob Cartwright would have been proud of you. I wish AOL team well in their quest for answers. But on evidence of the last few years I'm not holding my breath. Maybe we need to involve Jackie Weaver???

I read with interest the Planning decision on the Parkes. Whilst it all sound pretty good and reasonable, who is going to monitor that the criteria regarding number of guests and the time limits are observed. As with all these things, it is inevitable that 'mission creep' will ultimately prevail and before we know it the number of guests will slowly rise and the hours of operation extend. Me a cynic? Never!

Very good points by the editorial team today. Hope you get some answers

Yes work has already started. It is cordoned off with a metal fence, trees cut down, hedgerow removed. A large area has been filled with soil covering the rabbit warrens etc. a ramp from existing works has been created for the digger.
It was a haven for wildlife and untouched since the trains stopped running.

Yes good luck Audlem FC for the big game