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I have recently moved to the village with my family and wondered if anyone can tell me if the towpath from Audlem to Overwater Marina is suitable for a fairly sturdy pushchair? Many thanks

Keen to renovate my bathroom, it is too small to be fancy, but recommendations for any tradespeople are warmly welcomed, thank you.

Recently a gentleman from a canal boat asked my husband and I if we knew what was happening to the old school/nursing home. We have no idea. Does any one know? It is sad to see such a lovely old building and the small properties within the grounds being derelict when we have a housing shortage in this country.

Pete Bentley, Audlem Electricals, only on Windmill drive!

Hi lovely helpful Audlem people, thanks for your advice and offers. I have been lent a machine by a very kind lady and the first set of curtains are finished and up. Only 6 more to go.
Thank you
Josien

Looking for a reliable and local electrician to fit external/internal lights. Any recommendations?

I too encountered this dog yesterday morning on the bridle path before it went across the footpath in the field towards Monks Lane. It is off putting to come across a dog without an owner as at one point it stood and stared at me. The irresponsible side of this is also that the owners have no idea where this dog is doing its mess which also explains for some of those left on local footpaths. I have also seen this dog on the canal so it travels some distance. If you don't want your dog then please find it another home.

Hi Josien and welcome to Audlem.

If you are not able to source a sewing machine, I would recommend dropping them into our fabulous Audlem Dry Cleaners, run by Sevi and Michelle. Their turn-around for turn-ups is excellent.

Hi everyone, I am new to the area and currently living on a narrow boat. I need to take up some curtains to make them fit the boat windows. Sadly I am without my sewing machine (in storage as moving house)would there be anyone locally who would be able and willing to lend me theirs or allow me to come and use it. I have got access to transport.

I would be very grateful.
Please email if you can, help many thanks Josien
Josien@btinternet.com

Reddish labrador seen 7 am crossing Cheshire Street on the corner at Moss Hall entrance then running with purpose in the direction of the village. Does anyone recognise this dog as it is continuously loose and will cause an accident one day. Its coat is roughish.

Hello
Help needed to move a wardrobe, small and light and just a few roads distance.
Can anyone help with a van, truck, muscles?
Thanks
jennie.walker@hotmail.co.uk

Just to say I sustained a puncture on a country lane. My mobile was broken. The local farmer not only tried to fit the spare but unable to do so took me and the 3 dogs home. then took the tyre to Market Drayton to be sorted and finally arrived home in my car with his wife acting as escort and for their return journey. A wonderful couple to whom I shall always be grateful.
As an aside: so typical of so many Audlem residents when they see others with problems. Farmers have a busy life and to give up so much time to help is more than appreciated. I wanted to post this to counter some of the negativity and brighten a grey summers day
Chris

Hi Chris,
Thanks for your reply to my post which I appreciate.
From where we were it looked as though you were far off the path and it is unusual for us to see torches moving along at that time of night.
We have been burgled recently and now keep an eye out for any spineless people who may do this again.
AS for James's question regarding the community support officer; this I have found to be a total waste of time when we were broken into and would have not helped at all.
Nigel.

To the person who either (and I'm going to be polite here) wipes their bottoms/their dogs bottoms/their childs bottoms/ etc etc and, when they've done it, throws the tissue with the results on it, on or near my property; watch out! It's like Fort Knox here (without the Gold) so when I've checked my state of the art CCTV footage and find out who it is who's doing it.......need I say more.....

Hi Nigel,

I just wanted to comment on your post. As it was myself and family that was walking (not sneaking) along the public footpath last night.

Having come from friends on Longhill Lane, we used the public footpath to get home in the village. Apologies that we didn't take the fully correct path, but as that would have meant crossing through your actual garden we chose to stick to the field instead.

Contrary to what you state, we didn't scurry off when we saw you, but merely carried on with our journey home.

Why exactly it makes us spineless to be walking home bemused me, almost as much as your comment on us not having a dog with us, I'll be sure to bring our four legged friend with us next time.

Not so much a problem with your post, more your attitude to people using a perfectly legal (but admittedly late) public footpath to walk home along.

Hmm. I didnt think to put a contact either. If you can help with a home for the cat please contact me
lizzieann01@gmail.com
Thank you

Hi,
We came across two people sneaking around at about 22:15 this evening. They scurried when we saw them. Spineless and no dog with them.
If it is a local then let us know.
Cowardly foiks.
If you have a problem with this post then come and see me. I am sick of this sort of behaviour and will stop it.
If I am wrong then contact me.

(Apologies for the repost, I didn't put any contact info on! Massively appreciate the suggestion so far)
Hello there, my names Charlie and I'm a dog walker whose been functioning in the area for the last few years.
I'm currently looking to rent short term in the area beginning at the start of October til the end of the year. I have a well behaved dog who doesn't bark and she comes out with me everyday as I work so she wouldn't be left in the property alone.
I have a limited budget, thanks to covid, but I don't need much space to get by.
Any suggestions would be massively appreciated and I hope to hear from anyone soon.
Charliegreen23@hotmail.com

A friend is looking for a home for his cat. Unfortunately she is a victim of divorce and for various reasons neither party can look after her. She is 17, very clean and pleasant to have. No vices. She would come with an insurance policy with local vets to cover vaccines, worming etc. And any other vets fees would be paid by her owner. Could anyone help? Thanks

hi i have a single room available its £75 week including all bills .am afraid it has to be no pets as i have husky/collie cross and she isnt happy sharing her home thank you marcia 07812071165

Agreed , Ant is a great postie, we did hear that it was their union that had requested staff move around to balance out workload . We will miss seeing him around the village. We are happy to contribute. Dave and Moira Stanistreet.

Hello there, my names Charlie and I'm a dog walker whose been functioning in the area for the last few years.
I'm currently looking to rent short term in the area beginning at the start of October til the end of the year. I have a well behaved dog who doesn't bark and she comes out with me everyday as I work so she wouldn't be left in the property alone.
I have a limited budget, thanks to covid, but I don't need much space to get by.
Any suggestions would be massively appreciated and I hope to hear from anyone soon.

Hi Shona,
The one network site says it will last until midnight tomorrow (13th).
BUT.....
Nothing happened today regarding reinstating the surface so it's anyone's guess as usual.
I'll send you a screenshot ...
Nigel.

It really saddened me today When Ant informed me he will be leaving Audlem by the 26th August
He has always gone above and beyond , he couldn't have been more helpful .it really saddens me that the Royal Mail have such little regard and respect for someone who has done an outstanding job for the past 20 years to be treated In Such a ruthless way . I would like to show my appreciation to him ,I know it's short notice but if anyone else in the village would like to contribute please let me know . Obviously I would want it to be open and transparent so if anyone has any suggestions on how we could do a collection for him please let me know .

Hi
Does anyone have any information on how long the road closure is on Woore Road at the junction with Sandy Lane/Bath Lane? Can't find any info anywhere on Cheshire East website or Audlem and the diversions we're taking are on single track narrow roads in order to access our home which are not ideal when you meet oncoming traffic.
Thanks
Shona