1. Loggerheads
Mobile Community Information Shop are proud to announce a new service!
2. Ashley
and Loggerheads First Responders West Midlands Ambulance Service - NHS
Trust Award
3. TALKING
AND LISTENING …..NOT SHOUTING
4. The Race
for Life at Trentham Lakes
5. Do you
need help with setting up or running a Voluntary Group?
6. Blore
Heath Heritage Group: A Brass Band Concert in aid of the Armed Services
Charity Combat Stress
7. Ashley
and Loggerheads Branch of Save The Children
8. Loggerheads
Community Information Shop - What
we do: + Weekly Surgeries
9. NEW
SERVICE AT THE INFORMATION SHOP
- A4 Photocopying
10. LOGGERHEADS
LITTER FREE ZONE - ‘Loggerheads Pickers and Planters’
11. Dog Walkers
in Loggerheads
12. BloomIn’Ashley
Fundraising Auction
13. A VITAL SERVICE IN NEED...
14. Scientific
Advisor required - For a recently established small nature reserve
15. Calling
all ex Brownies and Guides
16. A
real Village Fete, Saturday June 13th - in the lovely surrounds of St
Chad’s Church, Norton in Hales
17. Figure
It - Number puzzle
18. A
great Sunday day out in Woore - 20/20
Cricket Sunday June 14th, Woore Cricket Club
19. Job
opportunity! Volunteers wanted
- THE WEDGWOOD MUSEUM - Barlaston.
20. COMMUNITY
NEWS - CONTACT DETAILS
21. The Editor writes: We
are pleased to consider ALL contributions
22. Closing
date for the next issue: Wednesday 1st July
Loggerheads
Mobile Community Information Shop
are proud to announce a new service!
Commencing on Thursday 11th June our new Mobile Information Shop
will be visiting the following areas once a month:
Thursday (2nd monthly) 11th June - Next to Ashley
Church 10:30am to Noon
Thursday (3rd monthly) 18th June - opposite Knighton
Village Hall 10:30am to 11am and Mucklestone,
at the end of Rock Lane 11:30am to Noon
Thursday (4th monthly) 25th June—Hales next
to the Church 10:30am to 11:15am, Almington
(by houses) 11:45am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 1:45pm Red
Bull
Please Call In if only to have a FREE cup of tea or coffee
and a chat.
We look forward to seeing you!
For newcomers to the Community and for those who haven't yet visited the
Information Shop, a few lines to tell you what we do: It’s a voluntary
service run by Local Volunteers who understand local matters. Free informal
help is available on many items including local Doctors, local Schools;
County, District and Parish Councils, highway matters, litter problems,
local housing services, benefits, pensions, street cleaning, abandoned
vehicles, where to find local suppliers and Trading Standards, and a host
of other information. We stress that ALL enquiries are dealt with in a
fully professional manner and in 100% confidence. We work closely with
the local Police, Parish Council and Borough Council.
We can also copy documents in the “Mobile”
Information Shop.
Ashley
and Loggerheads First Responders
West Midlands Ambulance Service - NHS Trust Award
The award was for the service we give the communities we serve and maintain
for 24/7. One of the few responder groups in the UK who do maintain
this service and the only one in Staffordshire.
We thank you for your help and support without which we cannot maintain
the service
The Award citation read:-
West Midlands Ambulance Service - NHS
Trust,
Chief Officers Commendation
Awarded to
Ashley and Loggerheads CFR Group
For exemplary actions above and beyond the call of duty Anthony C Marsh,
Chief Executive, April 2009
Editor’s note: Well done ! This award is a real Credit to our
top class Volunteers!
TALKING AND LISTENING
…..NOT SHOUTING
from a concerned resident, name supplied
Controversy continues about siting play furniture in Tadgedale Walkway.
After 20 years the protesters who stopped the originally promised play
area seem to have re-emerged with petitions.
It is now clear that the protesters are not the only people with an
interest. There are those that have carried out participation in the
Parish Plan, public consultations about County Council equipment and
those that have talked to the children direct. There are families with
children and there is the ‘silent majority’ who have no
young children, but want to live in a civilised community.
Times have changed, and it is no use taking a belligerent approach.
Twenty years ago protesters shouted at youths, then complained that
young people were rude and noisy.
The alternative is to learn to talk and listen, continuing the process
of proper participation started in the Parish Plan. This might lead
us to agree that:
Toddlers play areas may deter football close to houses: Chestnut Road
is unsuitable for kick-about;
That we need to provide for older age groups to avoid misuse of toddlers’
areas; Play furniture should be a certain distance from gardens: What
about an all weather floodlit five-a-side pitch?
Where can we put it? Discuss !!
Editor’s comments: This is a big challenge
to our Community. What are we going to do about it?. Your reactions
please!
The
Race for Life at Trentham LakesSome of the mums and teachers that are taking part in The Race for Life at Trentham Lakes on June 9th 2009.
This charity run is in aid of Cancer Research and we are walking/running in support of our wonderful Head Teacher, Judy Udale, who is undergoing treatment at the moment. If anyone would like to sponsor this very worth while cause then please phone; or call in to St Mary's School, Mucklestone, on 01630 672126.
Many thanks Claire Martin
Do you need
help with setting up or running a Voluntary Group?
Newcastle Community and Voluntary Support
Newcastle Community and Voluntary Support (NCVS) offers organisational
advice, funding advice, training, help and support to all new and existing
voluntary and community groups. The types of group we work with include
residents’ associations, voluntary, community, sports clubs, after
school clubs, faith groups, PTAs and charities.
We can help with the setting up of your group and support while you
learn about how to run your group.
We can advise on funding applications and where you might get funding
We provide low-cost training for committee members and other
volunteers on a wide range of topics.
Come and see us whatever your needs are – if we can’t help
we’ll find someone who can.
NCVS, 12 Andrew Place, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1DL
Tel: 01782 629269, Fax: 01782 740186 E-mail: general@nulcvs.co.uk
Loggerheads Community Information Shop, Loggerheads
and District Befrienders and The Friends of The Turner Hodgkiss Community
Nature Reserve are some of the local groups who have benefited from the
free help and advice from NCVS. We are here to help!
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Ashley and
Loggerheads Branch Tuesday 2nd July 2009 at 7.45 pm New members always welcome. Venue: Linden Lea, Pinetrees Lane, Ashley Heath For more information please call Jan 01630 673413 |
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 The
truth about the movie “Slumdog Millionaire” and child
povertyHere is an extract from an e-mail exchange between National Geographic's Marc Silver and Thomas Chandy, CEO of Save the Children in India. Q. Save the Children is active in Delhi, the nation's capital. How many children live in poverty in that city? A. Thousands of children live in slums that lack the most basic of amenities such as drainage, water supply, sanitation. Infrastructure is poor. Millions of children across towns and cities in India have no access to education and health care and live in deplorable conditions in slums. Q. What resources are there to help these slum children? A. Save the Children works with local partner organizations in New Delhi, Calcutta, and Hyderabad to help slum children get education and training in vocational skills. Q. Does the movie depiction have any relation to the reality in Mumbai today? A. The movie does not stretch reality when it speaks of child trafficking. Indeed, children are trafficked by people who force them into begging. Street children are the most vulnerable, having no rights and no protection from exploiters. There is no comprehensive child protection system to protect or prevent exploitation and abuse of street children. Q. Will Slumdog Millionaire have an impact? A. It's great that the movie talks about poverty, and is about hope. The reality is millions of children are working when they should be at school. Can we move beyond talking and do something to change this reality? |
 What’s
on in JuneNational Women's Register Contact: Cynthia on 672141 for ANY further information |
1st June - The Cuckoo - an anthology 8th June - The history of glass - manufacture, design etc. 15th June - Summer Walk - Bishop's Wood 22nd June - Planning the autumn programme 29th June - The legacy of Henry VIII 6th July - Summer Music 13th July - Riotous Assembly - famous and infamous |
Blore
Heath Heritage Group: A Brass Band Concert 
in aid of the Armed Services Charity Combat Stress
To mark the 550th anniversary of the Battle of Blore Heath this year,
the Blore Heath Heritage Group is holding a BRASS BAND CONCERT with the
award winning Crewe Co-op Band, on June 27th (National Armed Services
Day) in the Grove School, Market Drayton at 7.30 pm. The programme will
feature the specially composed piece “The Battle of Blore Heath
1459” as well as an entertaining mix of modern and traditional brass
band numbers.
Representatives from Combat Stress and
the 1st Irish Battalion (stationed at Tern Hill) will be present.
Tickets from Market Drayton Customer First Tourist Information Centre.
Further details on our website www.bloreheath.org.uk. (Proceeds to Combat Stress).
 Loggerheads
Community Information Shop Tel no:01630 674365(24hours we will get back to you) E-mail info@loggerheads.eu |
Open
Mondays 10.00am to 1.00pm inc. Bank Holidays Local Surgeries for Local People Just Drop In - Mondays 11am to 1pm: Monday 1st June - Adult and Community Learning Team Monday 8th June - Local Community Police Officer Monday 15th June - Brian Tomkins - NUL Borough Councillor Monday 22nd June - Ed Martin - Loggerheads Parish Councillor Monday 29th June - “Shop” open 10am to 1pm Monday 6th July - Adult and Community Learning Team Monday 13th July - Local Community Police Officer Monday 20th July - Brian Tomkins - NUL Borough Councillor Monday 27th July - Chris Taylor - Loggerheads Parish Councillor Visit our website at www.loggerheads.eu |
Local Copying Service on Monday’s from
10am to 1pm. |
LOGGERHEADS
LITTER FREE ZONE - ‘Loggerheads Pickers and Planters’
A group of about 30 residents have been picking litter for a year
now, and there is a lot of improvement. On Saturday 25th April there
was a litter pick and the pile of sacks was much smaller than the “Big
Litter Pick” last year.
We are now organised with a constitution and a committee to carry out
members’ instructions. The litter pickers have merged with the
small team who organise the flower baskets in the village centre. Our
new name is ‘Loggerheads Pickers and Planters’. We are now
ready for the next stage. This is to improve planting of trees, shrubs
and flowers in the centre and on main roads. We also want attractive
sign
s
on the approaches to the village. This means a lots of fundraising,
applying for grants and consultation on a Village Landscape Plan.
Future activities:
Saturday 20th June at 10.00 am - Village centre litter pick
Tuesday 23rd June at 7.00 pm - General meeting, Loggerheads pub
Dog
Walkers in Loggerheads
As NuLBC Streetscene has made great strides in improving the area around Tadgedale Brook (provision of litterbins and the removal of the unsightly “bund”). May I remind all dog walkers to clean up after their dog? If you should see an owner failing to clean up after their dog could you remind them that it is an offence not to do so? Failing to clean up is not only a fineable offence (£1000) but is also a danger to children as dog faeces can cause blindness. Thank you !!
BloomIn’Ashley
Fundraising Auction
The first fundraising auction for BloomIn’Ashley
was held at The Peel Arms on Thursday 23rd April. In total the auction
raised £772.50 and exceeded all expectations, almost double what
we had hoped for.
The money will be used to pay for a variety of things vital to our activities:
litter grabbers, hi-visibility jackets, protective gloves, makeover equipment,
5 ‘volunteers at work’ warning signs and two more editions
of the newsletter.
One of the main difficulties for any group like this is getting enough
money to do the things that it wants to do. BloomIn’Ashley has been
quite fortunate so far - amongst others, £300 was donated by the
local parish council; we have received bulbs and flowers donated by Newcastle
Borough Council; and the Peel Arms has sponsored a flower barrel.
That said, more money is always needed and the auction provided a perfect
fundraising opportunity. The response from the local residents was amazing.
Over 70 lots were donated to the auction, including a donation from Morrison’s
at Market Drayton. Over 50 people packed out the pub on the night most
of whom went home with a bargain.
We would like to thank all those who donated auction items and all those
who bought them. Without you the evening would have not been such a success.
Final thanks goes to our volunteer auctioneer, Colin Sutton, who made
sure we all had an entertaining evening, and Graham and Margaret at The
Peel Arms.
The auction turned out to be a fantastic night both for fund raising and
for the community to be 'switched on' to what we are trying to do. Twenty
eight pickers turned out on the Saturday, including some new faces which
is encouraging. 100% success all round.
To support or volunteer please contact bloominashley@btinternet.com
A
VITAL SERVICE IN NEED...
The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice provides respite and end of
life care to children from Staffordshire and South Cheshire. It is a place
where families and the children can feel at home. The aim is not just
to provide the necessary medical care and respite but to give the children
every opportunity to gain new experiences and have fun.
Since the economic downturn its income has been severely depleted. 24/7
opening is no longer possible. It has reduced to just 4 nights a week.
There is a need for more fundraising in the community, to ensure this
desperately needed service remains available for our local children. It
costs £2 million a year to provide care and support services to
children with life limiting illnesses and their families. 85% of this
comes from donations.
The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice is a wonderful place where many
volunteers and staff provide the happiest environment possible. There
is a Hospice shop in Stone which welcomes good quality merchandise. Any
local fundraising efforts will be welcome. For Community groups, the Trust
can send speakers to explain more about the trust and its work.
For more details or to join the mailing list please contact the fundraising
team on
01782 654444 e-mail: info@donnalouisetrust.org
or visit www.donnalouisetrust.org
Scientific
Advisor requiredFor a recently established small nature reserve
We are seeking a voluntary Scientific Advisor for a recently established small nature reserve who has a ‘wild-life, natural history’ interest. The relevant information is set out below.
The Turner Hodgkiss Community Nature Reserve was formed in the early part of 2009 as the result of a generous agreement by a local land owner, via a long term lease for an area of about an acre consisting of a small gulley and water body. This land is located at Hookgate (the Ashley-Loggerheads area) and has not been farmed or otherwise used for over 70 years.
There is a group of Trustees as well as a body of volunteers associated with the management of the reserve, however we lack the necessary scientific foundation for some of the decisions which face us. For example, questions like ‘is it safe to introduce such and such, or is it safe to try to eliminate such and such species?’ would be much easier to make if we had access to someone with expertise in wildlife matters.
If you would like further information please contact me by telephone or e-mail so that we can discuss the post and visit the site itself.
Tony McCullagh, Secretary. FTHCNR
reserve@loggerheads.eu, 01630 674365
Calling all ex Brownies and Guides
Were you ever a Brownie or Girl Guide? Perhaps you were
a Ranger, a Cadet, or a Guider.
Whatever your links with the Guide movement, we'd like to hear about it!
Girlguiding UK is celebrating its centenary from September 2009 to October
2010
and we'd like to hear about your experiences.
Did you go to camp and sleep on a straw-filled palliasse? Were you a Brown
Owl who took her pack on Pack holiday?
Did you travel abroad as a Ranger or Cadet? Girlguiding Shropshire would
love to hear about your Guiding memories, good or bad, whether they took
place in Shropshire or somewhere else in the world.
To contribute your memories to our memory bank
please contact Debbie Bray on 01630 647981 or debbray@fsmail.net
giving your name, address, phone number and e-mail address if you have
one.
Your stories will show our young members why Guiding
has survived for one hundred years.
A
real Village Fete, Saturday June 13th - in the lovely surrounds of St Chad’s
Church, Norton in Hales- stalls, refreshments, starts at 2.30pm.Also, a rare opportunity to see in action the Mobile Belfry, a mobile ring of bells which will be manned through the afternoon by local Church Bellringers, demonstrating how it all works and of course opportunities for anyone to “have a go”. All the usual traditional attractions in this prize winning Floral Village. Definitely worth a visit!
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Figure
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opportunity!Volunteers wanted - THE WEDGWOOD MUSEUM - Barlaston. Would you like to make a difference to people's lives, meet new people, take on a new challenge or learn a new skill and improve your job prospects? Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer? Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Museum. There are a number of different volunteer roles on offer at the Museum, however our main need is for gallery assistants - people to greet visitors and ensure they get the most out of their visit. Do you have one day per week to spare? Do you enjoy local heritage? If so, please contact June Bonell on 01782 371911 Or by email: june.bonell@wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk THE WEDGWOOD MUSEUM , Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9ES |
A
great Sunday day out in WooreTelephone 01630 673543 or by email to news@loggerheads.eu, or in writing to Community News, Loggerheads Library, 7 Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads, TF9 4NX
The
Editor writes: We are pleased to consider ALL contributions
to this publication on any local subject, including;
YOUR organisation’s news, events and requests, as well as personal
reminiscences, local history items, in fact anything you would like
to share with Locals. Our thanks also go to the very many Volunteers
who distribute this Newsletter all round the
Loggerheads Parish and surrounds.
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Who do you contact
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out of hours) 01630 674365 |
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Closing date for the next issue: Wednesday 1st July
The Newsletter team say a big THANK YOU to everyone involved in production and distribution of its nearly 2000 copies. If you would like to help, please contact us.
| COMMUNITY
NEWS CONTACT DETAILS Telephone 01630 673543 or by email to news@loggerheads.eu, or in writing to "Community News", Loggerheads Library, 7 Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads, TF9 4NX |