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October 21, 2021
Community group want to make chapel “ours”
A community group in a Moorlands village is aiming to purchase a disused chapel building to have it “run and supported by the village for the village.” We reported in June this year that the Staffordshire Moorlands Methodist Circuit had announced proposals to sell the Kingsley Holt Chapel and it’s land but that members of the Kingsley Holt community were “taken aback” by the news and wished the premises to remain for community use.
October 21, 2021
Councils jointly oppose proposed development
Two councils in the Moorlands have lodged their objection to a planning application that is asking Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC) for permission to build 228 homes in its vicinity. Bloor Homes is hoping to erect the dwellings on land east of Froghall Road in Cheadle.
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October 21, 2021
“It was a privilege and honour to meet a true legend”
The Royal British Legion is celebrating 100 years of providing support to the armed forces community this year. And a father and son duo from the Moorlands were amongst those who were invited to take part in the national celebrations last week, which were held at Westminster Abbey in London.
October 21, 2021
Wooden poppies and silhouettes all in aid of charity
A moorlands couple have been getting creative again to help raise cash for charity. Alan and Anita Fowell, who live in Werrington, began getting creative for charity during last year’s lockdowns in making themed wooden decorations which they went on to sell with all proceeds going to charity.
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October 21, 2021
Eagle-eyed walkers spot stricken swan
A mother swan has been rescued by volunteers at a wildlife sanctuary near Burton after three walkers saw her collide with a powerline at Doveridge. Sam Forrester, Angelle Shimmin-Read and Charley Fearn were enjoying a walk near the swing bridge at Doveridge when they saw ‘Dazey’ the swan hit the cable.
October 21, 2021
They’ve helped you, now first responders need your help
A first responders service is asking for donations and places to set up fundraising opportunities so it can help raise vital funds to keep it operational. Fulford and District Community First Responders have asked community members to notify them of any events and locations where it can raise cash for the maintenance of equipment, transport and uniform.
