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July 4, 2019
Mad hatters at community tea party
A COMMUNITY came together at the weekend to celebrate the experiences they share and make new memories. A Mad Hatters Tea Party took place at The Globe Foundation in Uttoxeter on Saturday, June 29. The event, which had received a financial helping hand via the West Midlands Mayor’s Community Weekend initiative, was aimed at celebrating community volunteers in the local area.
July 4, 2019
Special thanks for seven decades of being a footy fan
A FOOTBALL fan from the Moorlands has received a special letter of thanks from his favourite team. George Allcock, who lives in Cheadle, has been a Stoke City Football Club fan since he was aged 13. The 83-year-old said: “It was just one of those things to do – be a football supporter.
June 27, 2019
Petition challenges ‘no trousers’ rule for girls
A PETITION has been launched to overturn a school rule that forbids girls from wearing trousers. The uniform policy for Painsley Catholic College in Cheadle states that girls must wear a grey skirt with a blouse or shirt and blazer. Trousers are not included in the uniform list for girls and 'modifications' to the uniform are not permitted.
June 27, 2019
Man arrested after teenager assaulted
A MAN was arrested last week following a 'serious incident' in Meir. The 18-year-old was arrested in connection with an incident which took place in Meir on Tuesday, June 18. A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: “Officers were called to the eastbound slip road of the A50, near to the Meir tunnel, at around 10.15pm on Tuesday, June 18, following reports that a vehicle had been driven towards three teenagers.
June 20, 2019
Magic Max lightens life for Liz
A SPECIAL bond has formed between a retired teacher and an abandoned dog thanks to volunteers at a Cheadle animal charity. Liz Bailey, 74, from Denstone, was devastated after the loss of her canine companion, Jessie, last month. But after reading about the work of Cheadle and District Animal Welfare Society (CAWS) in the Times and Echo, Liz got in touch with the charity and found solace in Max – a 14 year old collie cross.
June 20, 2019
Funds raised for air ambulance at memorial garden party
A GARDEN party held in memory of two women has helped raise £600 for charity. The memorial garden party was held in Blythe Bridge on Saturday, June 15 in memory of Anne Ellis and Eirlys Jones who both died in 2016, leaving behind their life partners, father and son Robert and Jason Ellis. Bob Ellis, from Blythe Bridge, was devastated when his wife, Anne, died in June 2016 aged 72.
June 13, 2019
Litter-busting trio start anti-rubbish campaign
THREE primary school pupils have started a litter-busting campaign. The trio of Year Six pupils from Great Wood Primary School in Tean have been spending hours over the past few months clearing litter from their communities. They are 11-year-olds Corey Erdley and Grace Ansell, and ten-year-old Jacob Corns.
June 13, 2019
River rubbish cleared thanks to residents
RESIDENTS have taken it upon themselves to clear rubbish from a river. We reported in April about rubbish which had been dumped in the River Blithe, near to the A50 road bridge in Blythe Bridge. Concerns were raised to Forsbrook Parish Council about the issue and we contacted the Environment Agency who told us that, even though they were “appalled” by the rubbish which had been dumped in the river, they could not take any action to remove the rubbish themselves.
June 6, 2019
Fiver Fest launch this weekend
A WEEK-long feast of special deals for a fiver kicks off in Cheadle town centre this weekend. On Saturday, members of the town's Totally Locally scheme will be aiming to boost the town's economy by offering a selection of wares for just £5. The Fiver Fest is part of the first nationwide scheme aimed at showcasing how spending just £5 a week in independent stores can drive up local economies.
June 6, 2019
Tribute to much-loved character Arthur
A VILLAGE church was packed for the funeral of a popular businessman who sadly passed away recently. The funeral of Arthur Poyser, of Blythe Bridge, took place at St Peter's Church in Forsbrook on Monday, April 15. He had passed away suddenly but peacefully on March 19, aged 86. Arthur was the devoted husband of Millie, much loved dad of Ann and Mark, respected and loved father-in-law of Steve and Tracey and a special grandad, brother-in-law and uncle, who will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
May 30, 2019
Motown and more at fund-raiser
A FUND-RAISING couple have handed over almost £5,000 to charity recently. Alan and Donna Smith have hosted an annual charity fundraiser for the past seven years, raising funds for a variety of charities such as the Air Ambulance, the Donna Louise, Teenage Cancer Trust, and CRY, to name but a few. This year the couple, who hosted their 2019 'Motown and More' event at Checkley Community Centre on April 15, have donated to both Bliss, a national neonatal organisation, and also Pancreatic Cancer UK.
May 30, 2019
Broadcasting focus for book signing
A TELEVISION broadcaster will be visiting a Moorlands library for a book signing event this month. Blythe Bridge Library will be the venue for a Book Signing and talk with author Steve Jenner. Steve is a BBC television broadcaster, a commercial radio presenter in Derby and a rock music journalist for the website 'MusicRiot'
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