Chatbox

I found Gary Emery through the Oil Baron's directory and my mole is no more. He also catches squirrels. Phone 07845614889. Thoroughly recommend him.

Hello, on the cricket news item today it states Saturday 4 September, could you please clarify whether the game is today or tomorrow? Such a wonderful cause, well done.

We used Jim (01270 528490) but he had to be persuaded to come all the way from Cholmondeley! Did a great job though.

if you look in history archive and put in Bonell as key word you should see 2 photos of little heath green and the buildings. Lovely one of a steam wagon too.

Can anybody please recommend a Mole Catcher in the area?

Thanks :-)

What a lovely, heartwarming article on the village fete by Vanda today with a set of pictures which captures the atmosphere of that fine day when everyone went about with a smile on their face and felt a sense of pride in where we live. Friends from Market Drayton came over and were full of praise at our wonderful village (town?) Very many thanks to all.

We cycled in from Buerton for the fete, and thought it was brilliant! Well done to all the volunteers who put in a lot of time and effort on behalf of the village...

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.