Cannock Chronicle, January 4, 2018

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by  Midland News Association

Cannock & Rugeley
Thursday,January4,2018 Readbymorethan71,000people Pricewhensold70p
El Staffico sparks concern at plans for 119 new homes
OPENING
Jobs hope in car
PARKING FEARS
dealer’s launch
A CAR sales company say they are
‘spreadingtheirwings’bymovingontothe
Cannocksiteofapreviousdealerwhich
closeddownsuddenly.
Motorland2008Ltdhasopenedwhere
ChaseCarSaleswasbasedinRugeley
AFTER BIG MATCH Road,Hednesford,withthehopeofhiring
atotalofseventoeightpeople.
DirectorIndyPalsaid:“Itisthefourthsite
wehaveopenedina10-yearperiod.We
arealong-establishedcompany.”
Motorland already runs three dealer-
shipsinWalsall
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POLICE
Dogwalkerfinds
BYCARLJACKSON NOW IT’S BEDTIME FOR TEDDY OUR PRIZE PET dead deer in field
PARKING fears surround-
TWOdeaddeerwerefoundbyadog
ing proposals to build more walkerafterbeingdumpedinafield.
than 100 homes next to Hed- ONEweekonandallthisat- Onehadbeenshotwhilethesecond
tentionisjustwearingoutpoor hadabrokenlegandaneckwound.
nesford Town’s ground have Teddy. For those readers who TheywerefoundonThursdaynight
grown after a bumper crowd missedtheannouncementlast inafieldoffBroadLane,Essington.
weekthismuch-lovedmoggy– StaffordshirePolicebelievetheanimals
turned out for the local derby nowseenchillingonthebed– were killed elsewhere before being
withStaffordRangers. wonourAnimalCrackerscom- dumpedinEssington.
petitionwiththepictureofhim Anyonewithinformationisaskedto
Nearly 900 fans were at Keys inthegardendovecote. calltheforceon101andquoteincident
ParkRoadonMondayforthematch According to owner Vicky 759ofDecember29.
dubbed El Staffico – triple the num- Sterrett,fromBloxwich,hejust
lovestogethimselfintolotsof
ber who were at the previous home tightsportsbuthereheislook- PLANNING
fixture, against Shaw Lane AFC, ingalotmorelaidback.Obvi-
whichdrewacrowdof302. ouslylovingalltheattention, Kebabhouseextra
CouncillorPaulWoodhead,whorepresents hewasaveryclearwinnerwith
theareaonCannockChaseCouncil,wasatthe ourmanyreaderswhoemailed hoursbidrejected
latestmatchandsaidtherewerearound300 orpostedintheirvotes.
carsparkedonthecarparkandanother70to Shortlist
100moreinsurroundingstreets.
HehaspreviouslyexpressedfearsthatTay- From the shortlist of 10, AKEBABhouseinCheslynHayhasbeen
lorWimpey’sschemefor119homesnextdoor takenfromthemorethan500 tolditcannotopensevendaysaweek–
wouldseverelylimitparking,intensifyingthe entrieswehadsentin,hewasa despiteaneighbouringtakeawayhaving
existingproblemsforresidentsandpotentially clearwinner.Vicky,fromBlox- norestrictiononopeninghours.
turningsomefansoffattendinggames. wich,saidTeddyfoundherfour KebabKing,inRosemaryRoad,lodged
Restrict yearsago,arrivingonherdoor- aplanningapplicationtovaryitsopening
stepasastray.Shefoundthat hourstooperateSundaysandbankhol-
conCcoeurnncfirlloomrWpeooopdlheewahdosaaitdte:n“dThfoeortebiasllaglaomteosf hweaswaabsonu’ttfomuricyreoacrhsipoplde.dViacnkdy Thewinningpicture fiduaseydstbhuetpSroouptohsaSl.taAfffiosrdhsahnirdecChiopusnhcoilprein-
aroundtheparking. fellinloveinstantlyanddecidedtokeephim.“Wehavealwaysthought RosemaryRoadhasnorestriction.
“Ifthereisanincidentwithsomeone,will hewasasuperstarandwinningthiscompetitionhasprovedthatother
theybeable to getoutof the ground?The peoplethinksoaswell,”saidVicky. INSIDE
club’sattendancesaredownthisyearonwhat “AfterspeakingtoTeddywehavedecidedtodonatethe£100prize
theyhavebeen,butyouonlyhavetogobackto moneytoWalsall&WolverhamptonCatsProtectionforalltheamaz- TEAM STAY IN
2013-14whentheyplayedCrawleyTowninthe ingworktheydo,”Vickyadded.
FACupandtherewasmorethan2,000there.” Ourshortlistincludeddogs,cats,guineapigs,atortoise,rabbitand
Taylor Wimpey has proposed restrictions evenahedgehogbutitwasTeddywhocapturedsomanyhearts. TTHHEE RRUUNNNNIINNGG
whichwouldrestrictparkingonthesurround- Hehasacheekypersonalityandisaverybusyboyspendingmostof
ingestateroadstoonehourwhileresidents histimeinthegarden,inthegreenhouseandofcoursethedovecote.
wouldreceiveafreepermit. Thiswasspeciallymadebyacarpenteratalocaldaycarecentrefor
CouncillorWoodheadadded:“Ihaveserious adultswithlearningdisabilities.
concernsregardingtheparkingsolutionoffered
bythedeveloperswhichwillnotaddressthe
numberofcarsrequiringtoparktoattendthe
stadiumtowatchthelocalfootballclub.Itwill
requiresignificantresourcestoenforceandim-
plementfromthedistrictandcountycouncils
aswellasthepoliceformanyyearstocome.”
Theschemewasduetobedeterminedby
the council’s planning committee yesterday
(Wednesday)astheChroniclewenttopress.
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No-oneatHednesfordTownFCwasavaila- Timetochillout–Teddyrelaxingonthebedathome
bleforcomment.
Rugby club stalwart’s New Year honour
CONTENTS Why beauty
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LETTERS 8 spot’s name
8 CLUB NEWS 9
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n PROPERTY 46 more than 60 years and his dedication Road, Essington in 1966. schools across the region.
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d award at Twickenham. then has held every position from fix- son who really deserves the award is CANNOCK Chase has been named one
hurs CONTACT US DElfyn withe a coacdhing awaird cThea 83-yeart-old, ewho recdeived hi s tucre secoretary tom president wmhile also myu wife.” nity of Ath set muduyd doife 2st,0 w0a0l kpse oinp lteh he acso urnevtreya.led
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C PHOTOGRAPHIC: Tel: [phone] servants are honoured ting muddy and save having to tidy up
he EA-DmVaEiRl: TpIiScItNurGe:d Seaskra@h eJxopnreesssandstar.co.uk aftAerrowuanrdds 7. 8 per cent of them say the
T Tel: [phone] weather would deter them from a num-
E-mail: [email protected] ber of outdoor activities which includes
PROPERTY: Marguerita Finnegan cycling, running and rambling.
Tel: [phone] This is despite the fact 88 per cent –
E-mail: [email protected] say they love the outdoors.
MOTORING: Jayne La Hiffe Jack Sweeney, from Kärcher, which
Tel: [phone] carried out the survey, said: “Whilst we
E-mail: [email protected] are a nation that loves the great out-
CLASSIFIED: COMMUNITY figures from doors, it’s clear from the research that
Tel: [phone] all walks of life have been the thought of cleaning up means we
E-mail: [email protected] recognised in the Queen’s don’t get to explore the beautiful green
TDeIlS: T0R1I9B0U2T 3IO1N99: 9P0aul Jones New Year’s Honours. spTacheesy, raiglshot ofonu onudr tdhoaotr sttheep .m” ud stops
E-mail: [email protected] Among them is Alan Tuckett, from children playing outside because it could
the University of Wolverhampton, ruin their clothes and could bring mud
Cannock&Rugeley who has received the most notable into the house. Because of the mess,
recognition. He will collect a knight- 75 per cent of parents aged between 25
hood in recognition of his work in de- and 34 say they stop their children from
51-53 Queen Street veloping further education. going outdoors if it is too muddy.
University vice chancellor, Profes- Additionally, three in five dog owners
Wolverhampton, WV1 1ES sor Geoff Layer said: “Throughout say that they regularly skip their dog’s
his illustrious career, Professor Sir daily walk during the wetter months.
Open Monday to Friday 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Alan Tuckett has forged a reputation
www.yourchronicle.com as ‘the voice of adult education’ and Council to spend
his work has been dedicated to break-
ing down barriers enabling adults to
access education. £310m on care
“Forty years after helping to es- Diana Seeney, MBE, for her work with The Girls Brigade Derek Elton MBE, right, with Jim Jukes in 2008
tablish the very idea of the ‘adult
learner’ in the 1970s, today he in-
spires the next generation of educa- STAFFORDSHIRE County Council’s
tors in his role as professor at the leader says the authority will continue
University of Wolverhampton.” to build on the economic success of re-
Stunned cent years.
In his new year message, Councillor
Unsung heroes were also rewarded Philip Atkins says the authority will
for years of hard work, including focus on encouraging growth.
96-year-old Derek Elton, who has Pointing to historic high levels of
been involved with the Scouts in employment, a high number of schools
Stourbridge from the age of 15. rated ‘good’ and investment in new
Mr Elton, who remains president business parks, faster broadband and
of the Kinver Scout Camp, said: “I upgraded roads, Councillor Atkins said:
was absolutely stunned. But I am de- “Ensuring people are in work and have
lighted.” He receives an MBE. money in their pocket to lead the lives
Gordon Evans, chairman of Staf- they want remains the most important
ford Town Football Club, receives the thing we can do to improve family in-
British Empire Medal (BEM). comes and reduce demand on public
Pauline Hodgetts has strived for 40 services.”
years to make her home town Tipton Pauline Hodgetts BEM, of Tipton Councillor Steve Waltho MBE Stafford Town chairman Gordon Evans He added that in 2018/19 the council
a better place, leading the friends for almost 60 years of service with St excited. I was very surprised when I from Wolverhampton, the former will spend a record £310 million on care.
group at Victoria Park and helping John Ambulance. Mrs Morris joined heard about this. I think that when chief executive of aerospace firm
to run a sons of rest group allowing as a cadet in 1959 and worked her you do volunteering work you don’t Zodiac, which made seats for aero- Alert over con calls
pensioners to socialise with friends. way up to become a unit manager. expect to get recognition for it. So planes. He has been awarded an MBE
She has been awarded the BEM for She is now responsible for training this will be something very special.” for his work in the industry. David
services to her community. up the next generation of lifesavers. The former Mayor of Dudley Steve Harcourt was awarded an MBE for
She said: “You just carry on on She said: “I didn’t expect it at all. It Waltho, who is a councillor in the services to Stourbridge. STAFFORDSHIRE Police have issued
doing things because you really enjoy is just an honour to think I have been town, has been made an MBE for The Diocese of Lichfield’s director an alert over a man calling homeown-
doing them and then you find out recognised and appreciated for what services to local government in the of education Colin Hopkins receives ers claiming to be part of a government
you’ve been recognised like this. It’s I do and the volume of work I do.” Dudley borough. He said: “I’m deeply the MBE for his services to educa- scheme for single occupants, asking to
absolutely fantastic.” Diana Seeney, from Wall Heath, honoured, very humbled, I just work tion as a school governor and chair access homes to look at loft insulation.
Judith Morris, from Halesowen, is has been honoured for services to for the good of others.” There was of trustees of the Church of England Cannock Chase District Council says it
another to have been awarded a BEM the Girls’ Brigade. She said: “I am so also recognition for Paul Strothers, Central Education Trust. is not aware of any such scheme.
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on Cannock Chase in which a car had day, a suspected drink-driver ran off from the scene. We have a description e
reported left the road and rolled down an em- after the car hit a lamp post, leaving of the male and we are making inquir- donation to needy C
bankment onto its roof. the vehicle precariously balancing on ies to try and trace them.” h
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to NSPCC which happened on New Year’s Eve. The collision happened in Newton fire station also attended to make the MIDCOUNTIES Co-operative Food on
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In Walsall the number of referrals
rose from 11 to 24, in Sandwell 23 to 2022 Games host
28, in Dudley 12 to 15 and in Wolver-
hampton 11 to 16.
The charity launched a Light Up CANNOCK Chase MP Amanda Mill-
Christmas for Children appeal to raise ing has welcomed the decision to
the profile and funds for its work. award the Commonwealth Games to
It says a child is sexually abused Birmingham and its potential positive
when they are forced or persuaded to impact on the the West Midlands.
take part in sexual activities, either
phJyoshicna lClya more ornonli,n hee.ad of helplines at COUNCILS in Staffordshire and the Dealer in maMrkoeudn tfoarin C abninkoinckg Chhaass eb aese npa reta orf-
Black Country have been accused the 2022 competition.
the NSPCC, said: “It is deeply worry-
ing so many children are potentially of paying their staff too much in Conservative MP Ms Milling said:
being exposed to such a devastating mileage payments. move to “It is great news that Birmingham
experience, but at the same time The TaxPayers’ Alliance has published re- have secured the 2022 Commonwealth
it also suggests that as a society we search which shows many councils have given Games. This is fantastic news for the
are much more alert to the risks and employees more than the recommended 45p area and the local economy, as the
much more willing to come forward per mile for usage of their own vehicle for busi- old car games will see a significant number of
and share our concerns. Sexual abuse ness. The amount was set by HM Revenue and visitors come to Cannock Chase.”
can do huge damage to a child’s life Customs five years ago. Writers can gain
and left untreated will often haunt The figures showed Wolverhampton City
them long into adulthood.” Council paid out 50.5p per mile for the finan- sales site
cial year 2016-17, paying out £593,345. tips from author
Time is ticking In Cannock, council staff received 52.2p
per mile, with £177,766 paid out last year, in
Stafford they also got 52.2p a mile, £507,618 in
on school places total, and in South Staffordshire, 65p was paid A CAR showroom has made WANNABE short-story writers could
for each mile, £61,908 in total. a speedy appearance after a gain inspiration for their tales from a
Walsall Council paid out 65p mile up to April previous dealer closed down new eBook.
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their first-choice primary school, de- Wasteful eight people in the future. competitions. Ms Roman said: “It has
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being urged to apply to ensure they approved rate for mileage. 1981 and already run three Opportunity to learn
have the best chance of being allo- “It’s simply not credible for local authorities dealerships in Walsall at
cbaytN tehedae or dnlyee a 1od,f3l it0nh0ee pilraa srpter nyeetfesa rrfra.eidle dsc thoo aoplsp.ly tpcoiaa ylplinyle gaw doh vepenor vttehhreet yoG daodnvsde r fonrram ibseean stci coh ueanxspc bielen etsanexs t , ewelslhipnielge- SRBoloomaxdwe raificnhedl Rda osRaedorv.aidc,e Lceinchtrfiee aldt about bird watching
Primary school applications close them to rein in these payments for the past Director Indy Pal said: “It WOULD-BE bird watchers are being
on January 15. For more details, visit five years. Councils must continue to root out is the fourth site we have offered free monthly teach-ins about
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/admissions. wasteful spending like this.” opened in a 10 year period. the activity in Lichfield.
In 2011, local authorities paid over the odds We are a long-established The course, being held by the Canal
Hearing aid dates for members of staff to use their own car, with company. & River Trust at Fradley Junction,
many giving more than then Government’s “Bringing Motorland to will take place monthly on the follow-
recommended rate of 40p. Staffordshire is a change to ing dates: January 13, February 10,
SUPPORT workers with Action for Dudley Council, Sandwell Council, Walsall Walsall where the other sites March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9
Hearing Loss will be holding free Council and South Staffordshire Council paid are based. The company is and July 14.
hearing aid drop-in sessions at Can- out the highest amounts. spreading their wings.” The sessions start at 9am and
nock Library from 10am to 11.30am Each council paid the same rate, with rates Manager Richard Peace at Motorland 2008 Ltd, which sits on the Chase Car Sales were una- last up to three hours depending on
on the third Tuesday of every month. rising from 58.7p per mile in 2008-09 to 60.1p site of the old Chase Car Sales in Rugeley Road, Hednesford vailable for comment. weather conditions and bird activity.
The next one is due for January 23. in 2009-10 and then 65p for 2010-11.
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BMG Research, based on Greenfield we’ve decided to update our branding
Crescent in Birmingham, has named THE Harts proved they were at a cost of £520,000.”
Heart Research UK as their charity all heart when the family However, following criticism, an
partner for 2018. The company an- brought some cheer to the MoD spokesman said: “The Defence
nounced the news at their Christmas homeless by donating more Secretary believes that the British
party, which included a raffle that Army is the best of the best and has
raised more than £1,000 for the char- than 560 gifts and £460 cash. put these proposals on hold.”
ity. Jay and Hayley Hart, of Mount The Army crest was to be replaced
Heart Research UK, based in Leeds, Street, Hednesford, launched a 12 by a fluttering Union flag with the
opened an office in Birmingham in Days of Christmas charity drive in No- word ARMY in bold type underneath.
2007 to support heart patients and vember to collect supplies for Birming- Some officials claimed Mr William-
local research projects across the Mid- ham Christmas Shelter. son’s intervention would anger Army
lands. The campaign invited people to col- top brass. However, the rebranding
Holocaust survivor lect a different item over 12 days from project had been widely criticised.
December 1 which Julian Lewis, chairman of the
would be delivered Commons Defence Select Committee,
to give special talk to the shelter on said: “Being the best is nothing to be
Christmas Eve. ashamed of – it is a matter for pride.”
Donations in-
Colonel Richard Kemp, former
cluded 50 pairs of
commander of UK troops in Afghan-
A HOLOCAUST survivor is set to give socks, 32 tooth- istan, said it was ‘lunacy’ to spend
people a glimpse into the horrors of brushes, 27 combs, money on a ‘futile’ rebranding in the
the Second World War. Henri Obstfeld Jay and Hayley three watches, 20 face of a reduced defence budget.
will share his story at the University razors, 10 hand
of Wolverhampton. warmers and a coat. Mother-of-two Dark brew voted
His visit to the city will come ahead Hayley said: “I cannot thank those
of Holocaust Memorial Day, which who have been involved enough for
will commemorate the millions who their support and donations. as best real ale
died at the hands of the Nazis. “I am overwhelmed at the response
The lecture, which will take place to my plea to help those in need this
on January 25, will also give guests Christmas. A STAFFORDSHIRE-BREWED mild
the chance to quiz Mr Obstfeld about “Special thanks should go to An- has been judged the champion beer of
his experience. nabelle Parkhouse in Basingstoke, the West Midlands.
Jelly Beans Toddler Group and Living Dark Raven, a 4.5 per cent strength
Shire horse show Springs Community Church in Can- dark mild from Beowulf Brewing
nock and Kingfisher School in Red- Company, was announced as the over-
to mark 140 years ditch. all gold winner at the Campaign for
“I also wanted to mention Vale of Prospect Village residents get ready to board the coach for the trip to see pantomime Snow White Real Ale’s West Midlands awards at
Evesham school who took on our char- the Bartons Arms pub in Aston, Bir-
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ground for the third year in succes- ford’s Pye Green Christian Centre food The outing was organised by the Circle of Residents members also drive others to the hospital and pick up started in Birmingham in 1997, has
sion, from March 16 to 18. bank. They stepped in to help when Association (CORA) and made possible thanks to £1,151 prescriptions. been at Chasewater since 2003.
Adult tickets are £10 in advance or they read of the charity’s supplies cri- worth of funding from Staffordshire County Council. Treasurer Mary Stakes, aged 69, said: “We have done Branch magazine of the year win-
£12 on the gate, while tickets for chil- sis in the Chronicle. Group secretary Arnold Stakes, aged 79, said: “Every- trips out and we arrange fish and chip suppers. We all ner was Heart of Staffordshire Camra,
dren aged five to 13 are £8 in advance The family decided to donate £100 body had a great time. The show was exceptional.” just try to look after each other.” which covers Stafford, with Dudley
or £10 on the gate. but soon found other people were keen CORA has been operating for several years. All resi- The council provides £250 a year to help with running and South Staffordshire branch win-
to give to the cause. dents who live in the 95 homes on the estate are auto- costs while the group does its own fundraising. ning the award for best website.
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dition which hinders her speech and legs, and neurologists at the Queen offering financial support. e
anti-slavery her ability to walk is ‘progressing Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham The post concluded: “Every day is police patrol cars C
well’ after treatment in Slovakia. were due to investigate her MRI scan still an adventure with Lyra – some h
Hednesford youngster Lyra Davis, in more detail. It is now thought the days are full of energy, some days she r
initiative aged two, was diagnosed with cerebral youngster’s multiple issues, such as is still really tied up with spasms. A MAN arrested under suspicion of on
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close to the ground, and listening to
their local communities, then with over bird flu risk
basic information we can spot signs
of possible trafficking and alert the
appropriate authorities.” PEOPLE who own birds are being
In a statement of support for the warned of the dangers of bird flu.
launch, Mrs May said: “I value the Shires Vets, which has a number
work that the Clewer Initiative will of surgeries in Staffordshire, is high-
be doing to enable the Church of Eng- lighting the risk of wild birds infecting
land dioceses and wider church net- poultry farms and smallholdings. It
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Anti-Slavery Commissioner, said: in just one year, new figures show. level of infection in wild birds from
“Faith groups have influence, insight University Hospitals of North Mid- low to medium after outbreaks in Italy
and rare avenues into the community; lands, which runs County Hospital in and Bulgaria saw almost 900,000 birds
they are therefore a powerful tool in Stafford, raised £3.6m in the last finan- culled. Now, vets are advising owners
the fight against modern slavery. cial year, up from £3.3 the year before. to consider how they will house their
“The Church of England has acted The money came from charging patients, vis- birds if an outbreak is confirmed.
on this unique ability by launching
itors and staff to park.
The Clewer Initiative, which adds The total amount raised puts the trust in the Old bank building
backbone to the church’s anti-slavery
top 10 in the country for parking income.
approach.”
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust,
which runs Cannock Chase Hospital, made goes for £320,000
Collectables on £2.3m in the last financial year – £685,380 from
staff and £1.6m from visitors. This was up from
offer at toy fair £2.2m the year before. A FORMER NatWest branch sold for
The trust also raised £1,328 in hospital fines £320,000 at a property auction.
in the last financial year. In total, NHS hospi- The building in Market Square, Ru-
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Model bus collectors Geoff and to ensure that parking arrangements were fair Walking groups will
Linda Price from Walsall, have organ- to all staff. The policy is fully compliant with all
ised the popular event for more than current legislation. Any surplus finance gener- head for Chasewater
25 years. ated from car parking operations is reinvested
Admission is £1.80 adults and chil- back into direct patient care.”
dren £1 with on-site car parking. Ad- Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ash- CHASE Ramblers’ walk this Sunday
ditional parking is available on the old worth said: “Hospital parking charges are an Stonnall Players cast members who will be performing in The King of Spain’s Treasure at the village hall is a nine-mile moderate walk from
leisure centre site. Call 01922 643385. entirely unfair and unnecessary burden.” Ra- STONNALL Players have un- of the show, the audience is in- own licensed bar that will be open Chasewater, meeting at the first car
Big Dave is guest chel Power, chief executive of the Patients As- earthed a departure from the vited to the Players’ pirate radio for refreshments. park on the left opposite the Innova-
sociation, said: “For patients, parking charges usual full-scale panto for its latest station and its host Joy Plum- The show runs from 7.30pm on tion Centre for a 9.30am prompt de-
amount to an extra charge for being ill..” production. ley, who will chat to several cast January 12 and 13 at Stonnall Vil- parture. For details call Neil on 01543
l Three quarters of people who voted in a The main event is ‘The King of members about their favourite en- lage Hall, Main Street. Tickets are 270862. New walkers are welcome.
THE Men of Burntwood welcome ‘Big poll say hospital parking charges should be Spain’s Treasure’, loosely based tertainment, including songs and £7 adults, £3 children or £18 for a Today (Thursday), Wolverhampton
Dave’ Wilkins with his presentation abolished. The ExpressandStar.com online on Treasure Island and featur- comedy sketches, to be cast away family, available by phone or text Ramblers are going on an eight-mile
titled My Life of Crime to their meet- poll, which asked if charges should be scrapped, ing a band of dastardly pirates, with on a desert island. These 07516 274765 or email stonnall- walk at Chasewater starting from the
ing on Wednesday, January 10, at St has come back with a majority verdict. More a treasure map and chest, along will then be performed live from [email protected] car park at the South Shore railway
Matthews Sports and Social Club at than 1,000 readers took part, with 75 per cent with a few surprises. For the rest a ‘tropical island’, which has its Proceeds will go to the RNLI line at 10am.
7.45pm. Call 01543 682448. agreeing that the charges should be abolished.
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