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Claire Douglas one stage = half the bands. Having 2 stages means more variety and each pub supported equally. There have been 3 stages in previous years. I don't think the sound can be described as awful. If you actually came down and sat at one stage you could enjoy some fantastic music and not hear the other stage. Expect it to get bigger in future years!!

Calling all community groups or causes in Audlem. The deadline to apply to be a coop local community cause for next year has been extended to 11 June so follow the link coop.co.uk/causes and let Audlem coop and it's customers help you raise money for your group.

Hi

What a brilliant festival, for our local business and I hope they have gained a much needed cash injection.
However! living nearby to The Shroppie and The Bridge we were looking forward to enjoying a musical four days also from our homes, but with two bands playing at the same time you could not enjoy the individual music and the noise was awful, can the two pubs not share a stage with one band playing at one time to enable us to enjoy the four day festival.

I hope the next Music festival will be improved upon and I and my family will really look forward to this annual event.

Claire

This morning a very kind gentleman found my phone and house key whilst walking along the canal towards the Marina. Thank you for this kindness

Phone was found! It had fallen out of her pocket on the path up from the Shroppie car park to the park.
Thank you to anyone who looked.

If anyone finds a lost phone, it could be my daughter's. Please can you ping me if one is found.
She was near to the Bridge Inn when she lost it.
Thank you 🤞🤞🤞

During the hot weather most people have their windows open at night to allow fresh air in, having a garden bonfire isn't a good idea especially when it fills someone's house with acrid smoke.
I almost called the fire service as I thought someone's house was on fire!

Has anyone had a large parcel delivered to their house today, that they werent expecting.

My delivery has been sent to the wrong address and it would be appreciated to get it back.

Please get in touch

Denise

Clare Hammond, re submitting a bid for local communities in Audlem – are the communities around Audlem are included in your role, i.e., Buerton? I would like to discuss who/what is eligible to apply. Please can I contact you by phone for more information? Alternatively you can contact me via email.
carolatrocknroll@gmail.com

Thank you to those who have contacted me with reference number(s) issued by CE when reporting missed black bin collections on 15 May. The response, is as anticipated, ie, collection will now be next Monday, 29 May.

If you haven't contacted me and have additional bagged black bin waste, please let me know; as you likely know the operatives will not collect additional bags unless authorised.

My email address is rachel.bailey@cheshireeast.gov.uk or telephone 0790 998 2609.

Apparently it was for gully cleaning – hardly an emergency.

They (CE) were clearing the drain gullies

Anyone know why A525 was closed today near Longhill Lane ( 10.00) The sign says "Emergency Closure " it reopen at about 13.00 today and there didn't look like any repairs/work had been completed.

What a great idea from Audlem T&TG to interview local businesses. A good way to let new residents, and visitors, know what is available in, and around, the village. I look forward to seeing many more.

Hello

We are busy organising our annual school summer fair and would love to include the wider community as much as we can to enjoy the Fair.
Our fair is to be held on Friday 14th July from 5pm on the playing fields of the school and we are hoping to have some good ole fashioned fun with lots of classic games such as whack-a-rat, Hook-a-duck etc.

We are currently on the hunt for a set of stocks so we can round up our teachers and let the students pelt them with soggy sponges. If someone knows where we could borrow some please point us in the right direction.

If you feel you have any other classic games that could be of use please let us know.

Finally, if any local businesses would like to get involved and sponsor us or donate some prizes for our raffle, we would greatly appreciate it.

Please get in touch with myself on 07582572575

Laura Furber
FASA Chair

bob fousert..........Looks like Google's lying then.... https://www.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters

My last 2 posts haven't made it on the site. I'll try again ...

Called the council for the 2nd time – 23/5 @ 13:48 – and they said they will look in to it. Again.
We'll see.
If I was a betting person, they won't do it and will leave it until next Mon. I hope I'm wrong.

last weeks' missing post
I called the council earlier this week and they said to leave them out and they'll be done within 5 days.
I don't trust them to do this.
I suggest all households effected call and complain to make sure it happens.
This is the number: 0300 123 5011.
And here's the web page (though more effective if you call): https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling/bins/missed-bin-collections.aspx

Separately, I submitted a formal complaint regarding the roads around Audlem, particularly Green Lane, in Jan.
After 4 months I had a full reply, which in essence was pathetic.
I'll look at submitting a redacted version on this site in the coming few days.
However, we'll only get proper action if lots of people submit formal complaints.

Roy, I Googled your question and the answer is as follows – "Users still need a valid driving licence (full or provisional – categories AM, A1, A2, A and B) and can then ride the escooters on roads and in cycle lanes and tracks (NB not on pavements). Helmets are recommended but not compulsory. You need to use them safely and carefully." Maybe a word with the PCSO may help.

We have just been to The New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-u-l to see the Card by Arnold Bennett and it was excellent and is highly recommended. On till Saturday the 10th of June.

It is illegal to use an electric scooter anywhere on any public road, pavement or footpath – and the penalty can include driving licence points. Electric scooters can only be used legally on private land, with the owner's permission. One exception – the scooter hire schemes operated in some towns are legal.

The problem over missed bin collections seems quite widespread and frequent.
Where I am on Wilkesley Lane I've had no collections for 4 weeks now. Going without a collection for a month or longer happens often! It's been happening since last October.
I have sent in missed collection reports online every time – nothing happens.
I have complained to the Council, they have replied and promised collections -- Nothing still happens!
Now it looks like it will be 5 weeks before I may, or may not, get a collection. With it being a Bank Holiday next Monday, the omens are not good.

Regards
Geoff Rigby

They are illegal to use anywhere unless they are part of a scheme ' on trial ' , usually major towns. Can only be used on private land

I am sorry to hear of 'missed bins', if they remain unattended please let me know, along with any reference provided by CE in response to your complaint and I will see if I can garner action!

Is it legal to ride an electic scooter on the pavement in Audlem?
Ive seen it solo twice before, three times now, this time with a passenger on board.

Apologies for incorrect booster eligibility information I gave for the livewell bus. The news article 20th May states that the bus is for people over 75 only. Sorry for any inconvenience .