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Don't forget Gluten free night 22nd April please ring Village chippy 811777 to prebook your order .

Could someone please tell me if the road is closed at weekends

Be careful there is a huge pothole on Longhill Lane by Ravens brook. I have reported it to CE but will not hold my breath. The hole is approximately 3 feet in diameter and about 8 inches deep. It is in the single carriage way where it floods.

I thought I read that there would be drop in vaccinations for coved in the public hall soon but cannot find it in the news itemsback to end of Feb. Can anyone remind me of dates? Thanks

The map shown in the news item is wrong. Mill Lane is accessible. However, this rat-run "shortcut " (thanks to Google maps), is not a lot of use. So us walkers have a relatively peaceful time for a few weeks. Still a steady stream of vehicles coming from Whitchurch and having to turn round. Including a Roberts oil tanker and a school taxi minibus. Feels a bit like COVID lockdown with no traffic coming from Audlem, so... silence.

Curious and curiouser.....more than 2 years since the APC funds went missing with no meaningful updates on progress towards recovery of the funds from the Parish Council, Police or P&C Commissioner in response to public requests. I am sure we all understand the need for measured communication to avoid jeopardising an investigation but why is there no news at all? The case is said to be a complex investigation. If this is correct then what are the complexities that are taking so long to resolve? On the surface, to the ill informed members of public, this looks to be a fairly straightforward case .
Now we have an Extraordinary PC Meeting to be held behind closed doors – why? If there are sensitive issues of to be discussed that's fine but at least please inform the public of the nature of the issues and explain why it is best they are not shared with them. Otherwise we all continue to be confused, bemused and frustrated whilst we concoct our own conspiracy theories as we are starved of facts.
Is it time for more communication on this matter with regular updates from the police investigators? It is a substantial sum of money and its disappearance affects the whole community.

Full disclosure.....for the last 5 years we have lived 50 yards outside the APC boundary in Buerton PC so not directly affected. However, we have made donations to APC in the past for e.g. Turnpike Field. It's possible that some of our hard earned has gone AWOL with the missing funds so we are interested in recovery of the money which can be used to improve amenities in the village.

Good morning.. I have a Doctors appointment today, anyone know if the Whitchurch road bridge is open?

I recently read the article about the possible felling old oaks in turnpike using the word "disease" which I think is an excuse to chop them down in the name of health and safety ,this is a cop out ! The importance of veteran trees even dead ones is immeasurable to wildlife , it's just to dam easy to cut them down !get rid of the so called danger and to plant lollipop trees that will do nothing for wildlife ,bats roost in old dead trees ,owls too ,not to mention countless insects ,can we have a common sense approach please and think about the bigger picture !

I have been notified by the bridges/highway team that works can recommence at the Weaver Bridge, so the closure of Whitchurch Road will return tomorrow 16/4.

I contacted the Parish Council Clerk as it was not clear to me if they wanted members of Public to attend the meeting on 16th and I needed confirmation. This is the response I received

Dear Mrs Duys

Thank you for your enquiry. In line with the standing orders of the Council, the public have a right to attend the meeting for point 23/197 but will be asked to leave at point 23/198 due to the sensitivity of the matters to be discussed.

So you can hear the apologies from non attendees and nothing else? You can't even know what they are going to discuss to report back later on.

Is that democracy? Not in my book

We have a few small plastering jobs looking for any recommendations, thanks in advance

Has any one had their conservatory altered if so any recommendations please.
Thank you

Our cat got out of the house yesterday lunchtime and has not been seen since. We moved to Audlem last October and she hasn't been out since we moved in.
Please can you keep a look out and check sheds, garages and gardens, we are devastated she's missing.
She is black, dark tabby markings, apricot under her chin to her mouth, few apricot flecks on her face, her right ear has a small piece out of it on the tip.

Found a ladies watch on the road by Kingbur place near the Co-op in Audlem about 12.30 Sunday 14th April. It's been handed in to Alison in the Co-op for safe keeping.

Hello – can anyone recommend an experienced builder please?

Further to contact from residents, apologies I have only just seen the AoL reference, I have been in touch with Cheshire Highways in regard to the apparent cessation of works and reopening of the Weaver Bridge, albeit with temporary traffic lights.
They apologise for not keeping 'us' appraised of events and tell me its, understandably, due to high water levels and land conditions following the recent heavy rainfall.

They plan to reassess the site in 4/5 working days and promise to update me directly thereafter.

We are having a plant sale at 32 Windmill Drive Audlem on Sunday 14th April from 10 to 1pm.

Hellebores, ajuga, euphorbia, primroses, phlox, verbena bonariensis etc.

All hardy perennials.

Come and bag a bargain.

Look forward to seeing you

Can anyone recommend a cleaner? Would initially need a deep clean then fortnightly cleans. Fridays would be ideal but open to other days. If any has any recommendations it would be really appreciated. Thanks

Many thanks Nigel

Hi Karen,
If you scroll back to March News, you will find him there:

SteveO'Driscoll
07941 553173
steveod5657@yahoo.co.uk

Good luck

Nigel.

I now know a lot more about the Ashy mining bee than I did before breakfast. Lovely little chap and they don't sting if Mr Google is correct. One summer we had a Tawny Bee nest in the lawn at the top of our steps which was well walked every day with no trouble to either party. The fun bit was mowing the lawn which caused them a bit of consternation as the landscape had changed and required a returning bee to indulge in some low level manoeuvres looking for home until suddenly, a bee popped out of the grass and all was well again. A great addition to any garden and no threat to the children.

Given the appalling state of the local roads and lanes, I wanted to share a comprehensive guide to making a claim for damage. It was published by Money Saving Expert and may be of interest to readers:

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/pothole-claims/

Fortunately, I have not needed to use it yet but I regularly report any dangerous potholes etc. locally via. Fixmystreet.

Hello
A few weeks ago there was a post from a handyman just setting up his business.
Does anyone have his details please?
Many thanks

This coming week is a sad time for Salford and for Audlem residents of an older generation, as we face two funerals. Dr Michael, as he was always affectionately known by the many families that he attended upon, including our own, during his long and caring career in our community. He followed in his father, Gifford's footsteps, but was made in a different mould. He is sadly missed by all who knew him. It was Carl Jung who said,' Medicine cures diseases, but only doctors can cure patients' and that was certainly true of Dr Michael. He was also a tree planter and that was in the late nineteen seventies when it was not the fashion it is today. It was fitting, that he lived to enjoy the benefits of the two small woods he planted in the field behind his house. A man who plants trees looks to the future and leaves a gift for all to enjoy and Dr Michael certainly achieved that.
It is also very sad that this same week, Salford will be mourning the loss of David Holton who had only just moved into the old surgery on retirement from his hospital administration career less than two years ago, when he was tragically diagnosed with cancer. Out thoughts and prayers are with Penny, their sons and all the Thornton families.
Peter and Jan Morgan

Oh yes – wonderful!!