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After months of checking for the details of the £200 Alternative Fuel Payment Scheme for those homeowners who use alternative heating such as oil (as many residents of Audlem are), and being told that it would automatically be provided by my electricity supplier, I asked myself "how does my electricity supplier know that I have oil central heating?". In frustration, I went on gov.uk and went through the claims process for the payment. All they needed was a copy of my invoice (in my case DA Roberts) and proof of payment (credit card/bank statement). I have yet to hear anything, but am concerned that this may be another case of no one claiming a benefit that they are entitled to because no one is aware of it! People of Audlem be aware! If anyone can share their experiences of this payment, please do.

Pretty sure Sir Tom never went to Woore. Well not spelt in that way. He did however conqueror Dartmouth. I know you really couldn't make this up – or could you?! Anyhow enough rambling as my original tongue in cheek reply to praise our many village volunteers risks being lost in history.

Siôn, it seems a pity not to finish your yarn.
Black Tom Fairfax continued on from Audlem to Woore, where conversations with the loyal inhabitants made him see the error of his ways. Tom realised that Oliver Cromwell was a wrong un and refused to support his evil plan for regicide. Having seen the light, Black Tom supported the return of the Merry Monarch, even supplying the horse that King Charles rode to his Coronation.
As they say alls well that ends well.

Sion, Your submission is priceless , if you'll excuse the pun!

It might be worth 35p, or in shillings and pence 7/0.

The Royalist armies of the then King Charles were defeated on the 25th of January 1644 during the battle of Nantwich by the Parliamentarian army led by Sir Thomas Fairfax, or Tom to his friends. Following this victory in the Civil War, it is rumoured that Tom and his army headed South through the woodlands of Alder and Lime and stumbled in to the beautiful village of Aldelime. Or Audlem as we know it today. Here, having quenched his thirst at the "There will be a Bridge here one day" Tavern, he marvelled at all the activities put on by the local Folk who voluntarily gave their time for the benefit of the village. He laughed out loud at the local Pantomime before promising to visit again. And visit again he did. He was a regular at the music and arts festival but was particularly fond of Ye old Festival of Transport where it is believed his gun carriage regularly won their class. He also enjoyed a good rummage around the Charity shop where he picked up many a musket and horse brass. He also loved Prog rock, but drew the line at supporting King Crimson which is why they never headlined as planned at the 1969 Party in the Park.

The only event that interests me is the pubs extended hours

Does a good job : https://www.kittysclothingalterations.com/
Call Kitty on Tel: 07492 367893

Unit 1, 4 Oatmarket, Nantwich. CW5 5AL (beside The Talbot pub)

I see that a very reasonably priced Manchester United Single Duvet Set has appeared in the Buy / Sell section.

I would imagine similar bargains are popping up across the country :-)

Required small table top fridge. Good condition. Will collect. 07768 355 228.

Hi Helen
I suggest you leave this week to ensure you arrive on time – you know what the traffic is like.

Hi Chris, I wouldn't hold my breath on any big celebrations in the village for the Coronation, Audlem is always pretty rubbish when it comes to celebrating royal events. My family will be decamping down to Dartmouth in Devon for the weekend, as we always do for royal events, they really know how to celebrate a huge national event with bells on.

Just wondering if there were any organised village events in the pipeline to celebrate King Charles' coronation on the 6th May?

Hi does anyone know of a good seamstress as I have a coat that I would like button holes on please .

Thanks Colin I shall investigate

Hi Simon Not sure if it would be suitable, but there is a small industrial unit just been put up To Let on Paddock lane in Audlem

I fully endorse Simon the carpenter, he fitted a new kitchen on my old narrowboat a few years ago, did a great job. I've used him to do a few jobs since and I have always been impressed with the quality of workmanship.
Welcome to the area Simon

I fully endorse Tony Seabridge for any work to do with mowers, regardless of size. He had been caring for my garden for the past 35 years and has been maintaining all such equipment at the cemetery for 25 years .

Does anyone have any experiences of the slimline double glazing, good or bad?

I can also recommend Tony Seabridge, who lives locally to Audlem : 07805 782779

Thank you to D&G Buses for responding so promptly to CE losing Arriva Bus Services. I do remain concerned however as to how this may impact on our current rural buses and continue to seek assurances in this regard.
The Go Too Drop in Local Events went well, thank you to everyone who visited Overwater Marina and Parkview Combermere; pictures and summary to follow!

https://crewe.nub.news/news/local-news/major-bus-operator-announces-it-will-step-in-and-cover-some-of-arrivas-services-173689

Bill,

I can recommend Sam Rowley from Sam's Garden Machinery in Market Drayton. Sam has been servicing my mowers for some years now, and always does a great job at very competitive rates.

https://samsgardenmachinery.com/

01630 639671 / 07521 844090

Hi to all,
My name is simon.
I'm a carpenter who is relocating to Audlem and am in need of a small workshop, preferably in the audlem and Nantwich area.
As a guide to size, my previous one is approximately 64m2 (688ft2) and fulfils most requirements.
I will need electricity but only single phase. 40amps will suffice.
It's just for private use and not on a commercial scale of production.

If anyone can help please contact via email
Regards
Simon

Hi Chloe! Thank-you for your recommendation. I've just called Ian Green and sadly he is quite ill and not working now.

Nigel; I second your recomendation regarding Dylan. He's very friendly, turns up when he say's he will and does a first class job. However; I've only used him for Rocket transportation but, he was great at it AND.......despite having Professor Atom in his cab with him, he didn't swear or throw him out. A mark of a true, patient, gentleman!
But; I know loads of people who have had 'normal' jobs carried out by Dylan and they are first class.