Young
James raises over £400 from Quiz Night 
James Ellsmoor is funding a trip to Chile organised by World Challenge to provide life -changing experiences for young people enabling them to develop valuable skills in later life. He will be hiking in the Andes during his month long stay and doing community work in a nature reserve. Part of his fund raising was a very successful quiz at Knighton Village Hall. He borrowed the Loggerheads Community Information shop portable PA system so that everyone could hear!
To see what World Challenge offers, visit the website:
www.world-challenge.co.uk
SHROPSHIRE’S BEST POND
A
local couple who created a wildlife sanctuary from scratch at their village
farm have spoken of their joy after it was named the best pond in Shropshire.
Jane and Steve Ellsmoor from Dorrington Hall Farm, Woore beat off tough
challenges from across the county to scoop first prize in the Farming
and Wildlife Advisory Group's Great Shropshire Pond Competition.
The judges, who included representatives from FWAG and Shropshire Wildlife Trust, commented that the pool, which was created just five years ago, was an excellent wildlife habitat.
Steve Ellsmoor said the pool has become a thriving wildlife reserve, which along with the farm itself, was regularly attracting school trips. “We are very happy to win this award because it is a fairly new pool and a lot of wildlife use it. The award also means we get £250 to be spent on further conservation projects. We are part of a government scheme to encourage greater awareness of farming and environment and students come to learn about food production and how modern farming can still be integrated with the needs of wildlife. We had nearly 500 visitors last year from local schools and as 2008 is the Year of Food and Farming we expect many more this year,” he said. “Many water birds use the pool and kingfishers and oystercatchers have been reported.” (reprinted with permission from Market Drayton Advertiser)
More details on how to visit – Ring Jane Ellsmoor on 01630 647202
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School students
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St
Mary’s CE(A) Primary School, Mucklestone, has excelled in
creative writing skills and produced a winning poem. The poem
‘Time to Move on’ was recognised as the winner of
the Primary Group category of the 2008 National Nasen Poetry Competition.
Did
you know there is a mobile library which travels the
whole Parish every 2 weeks……?
InterestingNEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
50+ FORUM
 Thursday 24th April 2008, Oddfellows Hall, Ashley 10am-noon (Refreshments served from 9.30am) NHS CONTINUING CARE TEAM – Presentation
More info: Contact Mike Reynolds 01782 628855
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 Mucklestone Women's Institute Meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month at Knighton Village Hall at 7.15 pm. New members are always welcome or come as visitor and see what we get up to before deciding! Forthcoming events: All enquiries to: Ruth Lloyd 01630 638632 |
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SAFETY DAY |
A community safety day is to be
held in Loggerheads to give local residents from the area an opportunity
to meet Fire & Rescue staff for safety advice around the home
etc. Fire Officers will be available to discuss all aspects of fire
safety in the home and in particular will emphasise the importance
of having the correct number and type of smoke detection fitted. Demonstrations around kitchen safety will take place and information on all aspects of Fire Safety will be available to take away. We will be taking details of anyone requiring a Home Fire Risk Assessment whereby various items of equipment may be issued free of charge in order to safeguard that person in their own home. These items include: smoke detectors, deep fat Fryers, electric blankets and extension leads. |
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THE LOGGERHEADS FOOTBALL CLUB
Loggerheads F.C. currently operate with two adult teams, one being in
the Potteries & District League and the other in the Coors League.
Both teams play their home games at the Burntwood pitch, kindly rented
to us by the Parish Council.
We as a Club have had some very good teams and footballers (some of
whom have progressed to professional football) over the years and we
have won promotion, cups and League titles. But one thing holds us back
from becoming more successful and that is the lack of water, electricity
and better changing facilities at the Burntwood. We are going to try
and address this problem through further liaison with the Parish Council
and local community in the near future, especially with the local junior
school regarding Junior facilities. Initial talks with the Hugo Meynell
School have been promising.
Loggerheads Football Club and Committee has a wealth of local footballing
experience which is available to anyone in the Parish. This is the first
season of many that we have not run a junior team and it is a matter
that we would like to address for next season (an age range from under
8's to under 16's). Anyone thinking of starting a team and looking for
help or advice, then please don't hesitate to contact one of our committee
members who will be more than happy to assist you with the league contacts,
training facilities and football kits etc. Loggerheads Football Club
is looking to move forward. We would like you to be a part of that.
Contacts: Chairman; Keith Farrell 620550, Secretary; Peter Grimes 673457
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Broughton
Tennis Club The two grass courts situated behind Broughton Parish Room at Wetwood are open from the beginning of May, and once members have paid their subscription they can go along and play whenever they wish. Contacts for further information or to join are: Louise Butter, The Old Post Office, Wetwood (tel: 01630-620479) |
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Norton-in-Hales
Bowling Club welcomes new members young or old Practice night - Wednesday 7pm onwards
Access is off Bearstone Road, through Norton in Hales Playing Field.
Tuition freely given
Contact Joyce on 01630 653044 or Robert on 01630 653033
Market
Drayton National Women's Register
A meeting point for lively minded women our group provides its members
with the opportunity to take part in stimulating discussions on a wide
range of topics. It exists for the benefit of its members. Meetings are
very informal and held in peoples' homes, where you will find a warm welcome
whatever your age or personal circumstances.
Meetings are lively, always fun and never boring. We organise our own
programme exploring a wide variety of topics. We meet every Monday evening
at 8.15pm except on Bank holidays and the month of August.
For more information see the website at www.marketdraytonnwr.free-online.co.uk
or contact Fiona (01630) 673580 or Rosie (01630) 672061
Membership is FREE |
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LOGGERHEADS
LIBRARY  Save
the Children - May Walk & Hearty LunchSunday 18th May Two walks, to suit all ages and abilities. Families very welcome. Walks begin at Ashley. |
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| Long walk (6.5miles) ‘Where Darwin Dreamed’,
Start time 10.30am Route goes to Maer, passing Iron age fort and Maer Hall. Return through buzzard country passing some of the many coppices. |
Short walk (3.5 miles) ‘Waterfowl walk’, Start
time 11.30am Follows part of King James’ route when he visited Gerrards Bromley Hall to the high point near Bromley Pool and part of Podmore Pool. |
Take binoculars - there's
plenty of interesting birdlife. Bring own drinks & chairs for
the lunch.
Both routes return via the Church. It is advisable to wear boots or wellies! Tickets for walk & lunch: Adults £9,
Family £22 (incl. children under 12 yrs) |
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Friday 25th April from 7.30pm at Ashley Village Hall
For tickets please call The Little White Cottage on 01782 681158 10-5pm or in the evenings please call Jean on 673109 or Claire on 674385.
Proceeds to the Ashley & Loggerheads Community First Responders
 Welcome
to Street View ! This is a new article in our “Community
News” that allows people to put their concerns and
likes about living in our local community. It can be anonymous and
needs to be only a few lines to open debate and to make people aware
of how you feel. If you wish to contribute and allow all the community
to share your highs and lows of living in our community, please see
the Community News contact information on the back page |
A letter written to us by a local resident: The lack of facilities, activities and programmes for young adults
in Loggerheads is unfair. Why are we not stimulating and expanding
their knowledge and ensuring they are happy in their home town?
Without being mobile i.e. being able to drive, Loggerheads is, most
of the time, a remote place with a growing population that can not
travel to towns where facilities, activities and programmes are
available to young adults. If the community was to look more at
finding interests for the local young adults and not just finding
the time to complain about us, we may be less of a hassle and more
of a recognised member of the area. |
The
Summer term commences on April 9th and among the activities planned
are a series of Drumming workshops, nail art sessions and some more street
dancing workshops after their popularity last time.The Club will be hosting a county Pop music and general knowledge quiz, the winners will be invited to a celebration night at the Britannia Stadium. Also this term there will be food and international culture nights and a trip to ten pin bowling.
The Youth Club meets at Ashley Memorial Hall every Wednesday and Sunday from 7 until 9.30 pm and costs 50p. Ages 13 to 19
In the Summer term some members are going to Finland as part of a trilateral exchange, and this term also sees a programme of summer activities including outdoor pursuits, sports and it will be open at least one night in the holidays.
WOORE
CRICKET CLUB runs an active Junior section with teams for Under 9s,
Under 11s, Under 13s and Under 17s level. Our Winter practice and coaching
sessions start in the Sports Barn at Madeley School in March and the outdoor
season starts in late April.Our teams compete in local summer leagues from April to August. We aim to involve as many players as possible in the teams. We have a beautiful ground with a well equipped clubhouse. Parents and families are always welcome.
We welcome Junior players of all abilities. We have qualified coaches and equipment, all we require is your enthusiasm!
For more details contact: Miles Scott, Junior Coach, 01630 673661
Only £2 per session Under 9s play soft ball Kwik Cricket.
Saturday 10th May 2008, 10-12.30pm
Bring and Buy Cakes and Plants - Everyone is welcome - Middlemarch, Tower Road, Ashley Heath
Entry £2 (children free) includes refreshments - Contact Rosie 01630 672061
Donate on line at: www.justgiving.com/rosieandcassie
Freecycle
it’s a nationwide initiative that is run by different local
groups. It’s an email based system where you can offer unwanted
items, request wanted items and accept items being offered. It’s
all free and regularly sees items such as furniture, white goods,
garden furniture, toys, printers, cameras to requests for more unusual
items that people are unable to buy, e.g. an old round pin electric
plug. The nearest groups are based in Newcastle/Stoke or Market
Drayton. |
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Aerobics Thursday evening 7-8 Ashley Memorial Hall Joyce Downing 672184 |
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Who do you contact
for local information? |
1st Monday of the month is a visit from Newcastle College
2nd Monday of the month is the Local Police Community Support Officer
3rd Monday of the month is the N u L Borough Councillor, Brian Tomkins
| The Information Service is manned by Volunteers
trained to deal with ALL your enquiries for information regarding
Community Services and facilities, trading standards, Highway and
Welfare matters. All sorts of useful information for locals and newcomers alike! |
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| Telephone (answer phone
out of hours) 01630 674365 |
email:
info@loggerheads.eu |
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THE PARISH PLAN Over 300 residents completed the back page of the questionnaire
to indicate interest in becoming involved in a variety of groups
to make the area an even better place to live. All have now been
contacted by email, letter or telephone. If you feel you have
been missed, please call Eric on 01630 673543. |
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