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JANUARY 13, 2011 15p when sold Keeping PM visits Rachel’s nLetters –p8 nWin a hotel Pulse is break –p11 those tree to mark Slimming n back –p32 Sport –94-96 n spirits club’s leads to a away – 100 years new career see page 2 –page 5 –page 6 Friend left out of pocket after gift as trips are cancelled Opposition FIRM COLLAPSE leader gives up the reins HITS ILL WOMAN A CANNOCK councillor who has served the town for 30 years has announced his retire- ment. Councillor Doug Thomas, ward member for Cannock East, said he was passing the buck over to someone “younger and better looking”. The 74-year-old, who worked for Leeds City Council in the 1960s before moving to in 1970. A TERMINALLY ill by TIM SPIERS CaHnen owcka sC hchasaei rmCoaunn coifl woman is among the from 1994-95. latest to have lost [email protected] thTe hyeea fro arms cehra mirimnearn swaaids money through the Fair, but customers became con- being cancelled. Mrs Dobric said. the highlight of his cerned when the shop windows “To do something like this for council career as he and apparent collapse of a were boarded up. A notice was left someone who is terminally ill is wife Chris got to meet Rugeley coach firm. on the window stating that holi- just disgraceful. many interesting people days and day trips had been can- “She’s a good friend of mine and from different walks of It has been several weeks celled due to bad weather I just wanted to give her a few good life. since customers last heard conditions, but no one has since days to enjoy what life she has “It’s been an honour to wfroitmh Hnauymwearroduss ofd aRyu gterliepys, bfoerNe rnoe wafub Anledu tsdo.r ceoyn Dtaocbt rtihce a Hnady Ewialeredns hleufMts.b”rasn dD Joobhrni cw esraei dow ehde £r 20a fnodr TCrehaponrmnesoaecsnk st,a ” itdh.eC poeuonpcliel loorf and holidays cancelled Baker say they have had four days two day trips. “I’ll be 79 by the end of wPRla£Hloah3aunasiAL7etgttgyra0as he wi d hwlcmoerw.aiorayeuolrhe ip ndtdfneaort ancnraohyet md,ner t tadh yHDotn e h eDepii enrnaderi nnnrviHpT iodeoslsahasnr h fyne O oonf wnpar’CGoe idaHildhtan rei drredc cHwoaaos etn u teoo.lhipero cgeskoslleoeretf- oag6sogfnreufiir0ai fvrMTettemtpei h hnooonvrce uwedbcsao da ks i,une R rlaDtedccytewntuheh or £idlgebhdlmal7l ererwaos,0sli diy henc a. a f ydaastbo a ri dlraerdrlil typetsebanw os .stei ’hu litpeeld sele rnftea wenrm nili- odeaeCtitffn nnh htssdtu tera£hh tmioi5eseetdf0t o hv m aht hoeernabaureriddpyessrt nDb7Htawoa8foooaltA“S c-dbueWyoykhn rrnlwe.tdiee oecaha ’ tC r rerahcde-d ahdee oHta nrdfrlriliidc eeinlnsgpod Hdtie lnstnE.emtDa etf ewiytahlaelsy wecoocsof teelou wadgemnrlaried dd nodntb ,fB gs deb th ra emsh cegktaeuaroHiheimn nsndraemt de , toaa”y fo mttgr Mwnshhbaoeheauaeirmrnyessrtt, atfbltattioohainnekmrpk“eeddewI. ine ’nnemaa.I a Igner dnsdxt Byghyot ttt.uot iohh”oneittuiin e gnntgngr agIghm ’kt fsmtteo i i olnor(t os i hgevnmln aa oe iyit otr2so’ kd l0snuot i 1i’nnhbvic5tggeeee), i‘sTD rogiuagr Tnohogumalpse’s’ Charity’s loss fear two trips for her and Councillor Thomas hdaaud gahlsteor b Ceeanro cla, nacgeeldle 4d9., hleaadd era lasnod bleeaedne rd oefp uthtye talk topic Mrs Baker said the opposition, a position he as VAT increased vseidrvedic eb eHfoaryew Daredcse mpbreor- tchuer rLeanbtolyu r hPoalrdtsy .within DiBstRrIicDtG LToOcWalN Histaonrdy had always been fun and “I’ve done more or less Society is stepping back great value, adding that everything!” he added. in time for an industrial Mr and Mrs Hayward “It’s time to hand over look back at the area next A CANNOCK-based children’s tial equipment. 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Page 2 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011 thechronicle Karen Donate your old mobile and help wildlife projects Burley’s does up thrill at A WILDLIFE charity is appealing for munity garden wildlife-friendly and helping sold will not end up in landfill. Mobile phones ost envelope from the trust’s Wolseley Centre anyone who got a mobile phone for Christmas to preserve Staffordshire’s few surviving fens and their batteries contain elements such as headquarters in Wolseley Bridge or visit button to donate their old one to help wildlife. – a threatened wetland habitat. mercury, cadmium, nickel and gallium www.recyclingappeal. com/wildlifetrusts to being a Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is collecting Liz Pegg, of the trust, said: “Lots of people arsenide that if not disposed of carefully, can receive one by post. unwanted phones to raise funds for nature received a new phone for Christmas, and this be extremely harmful to the environment. The trust also collects used printer car- sale joy conservation projects. scheme is a great way to put their old phone “Anything that cannot be reused or refur- tridges in the same way from Hewlett new MP The trust works in the county to protect to good use. For every handset donated, the bished is recycled either to extract reusable Packard, Cannon, Lexmark and Dell but and enhance wildlife and wild places and trust can receive up to £10. elements such as copper or used as the raw cannot accept Epson or non-original one or looks after 25 nature reserves totalling 2,470 “All the phones are either re-used, refur- material for anything from road sleepers to cartridges without a metal printhead. A RETIRED Great acres. Recent projects have included working bished or recycled. This scheme guarantees frisbees.” For more information on any of these CANNOCK Chase’s Wyrley teacher has one with school children to make their local com- that even items that cannot be re-used or re- To donate a phone, you can pick up a Freep- schemes, call the trust on 01889 880100 MP has said the first corner of the celebrity art seven months of his market all stitched up Tributes pour in after the Westminster career have after attracting interest been “exhilarating and from the US. exhausting”. Karen Gammon com- Aidan Burley said the piled a charity book fea- job was more intense turing button art from than he ever imagined. top celebrities. The Tory said: “It has In November, more been exhilarating be- than 100 people attended death of cycling official cause of the power that the launch in Cannock of being an MP has to help Celebrity Button Art people, improve our com- which features artwork munities, and make a from the likes of Dame real impact on the big Judi Dench, JK Rowling, issues of the day. Emma Thompson, and “A portcullis-headed Sir Cliff Richard. letter opens doors on The 58-year-old author A CYCLING enthusiast who officiated behalf of constituents, spent more than 10 years at races across the UK has died at his Cider, songs and dance to boost crop and ensures organisa- acrsekaintigv ec feolre bhreirt ibeoso kto. be home near Cannock. Peter Biddle first t–i oonftse tna fkoer tthheem fi rssetr itoiumsely. Since the launch, Mrs took up the sport nearly 60 years ago “Speaking in the Gammon has had sales Family members and friends have paid tribute to Chamber is a very public across the country. Mr Biddle, aged 72, who died at his home in Heath way of expressing your Now people from over- Hayes. He was a much-loved commissaire – cycling views and speaking up seas are starting to buy it referee – who officiated at events across the country. for your constituents. after the former Great In 2009, the Wolverhampton Wheelers Cycling “It literally ensures Wyrley High School Club recommended that Peter should receive an their views are heard in teacher contacted button Award of Merit from the Wolverhampton Sports the most listened to and societies in the States. Council which he received last year. recorded forum available. “It’s strange, we seem A tribute on the club’s website reads: “He was a The Chamber is still the to have had an order from great advocate of the sport of cycling – always really cockpit of the nation.” every state,” she said. supportive to get ‘bums on saddles’ at any age group. He said there were She wrote to the indi- We will miss his passion for cycling, his good humour downsides, particularly vidual button societies and his reliability.” the hours, which were and expected to hear Peter’s son Mark, 38, not family friendly. back from a select few. who also lives in Fridays were back-to- Much to her delight, at Cannock, said the family back constituency meet- least one copy has gone to has been overwhelmed ings, usually with a all 50 American states. by the tributes . dinner in the evening Money from the sales He said: “I’d like to and a fete or similar to helps charities, including pass on a big thank you open on Saturdays. the Royal National Insti- on behalf of the family. “Family frequently tute for the Blind, Birm- “So many people from comes second, or third,” ingham Children’s Hos- the cycling world have he said. pital and Acorns Chil- phoned up and said nice dren’s Hospice. Books are things. Yvonne available at www.celebri- “We’ve always known tybuttonart.com he’s a good ’un but when other people tell you, it’s is lotto Rubbish nice and it helps.” Close friends, Mike Jackson, said it was rare Morris men perform at the traditional wassailing ceremony winner beats if the retired electrician, A TRADITIONALl wassailing ceremony was held at Staffordshire Peter Biddle –tributes who lived in Cleeton Wildlife Trust’s headquarters. The free light-hearted event took place in the cold Man who Shitmreseetl,f h.ad a weekend to t(Jhaen ugraoruyn 9d).s I to wf atsh he eWld otlos aelpepye aCseen ttrreee sapti rWitso alsnedle eyn cBoruirdaggee ao ng oSodu nyidealdy AsRsoUcGiaEtiLonE’sY thiTrrda dloetrtso’ Missed Frank Ryan, left, Mark Gallon and front, Duncan Rippon of fruit from the trees at the 26-acre site next to the River Trent. draw on January 4 was CANNOCK Chase said No Mr Jackson said: “He cidVeirs iotnotros twheer reo iontvs iotfe dth teo tproeuesr fwroomn Hbeyd nYevsofnornde. Price, Council’s refuse collec- was a lovely, engaging in the charity’s orchard. She received £1,000 tpieonndse dh faodr otnol y boen e sduasy- attacked ibnlo kteh ew hsop worats. rHesep ecwteads byM oprerirsf oMrmeni njogi netdr iand tihtieo fnuanl mfroamn Cahsrsiosc Giarteieonn. chair- during the big freeze. kindly assertive. He dances. The lotto is run to put Rubbish was collected would and could issue Centre manager Alison on events in the town before and over the A 30-YEAR-OLDCan- warnings if people were Rhodes said families were also throughout the year and festive period, with the nock man was attacked taking the Mick. able to learn about other fasci- support local charities only suspension due to by a gang when he “He was a very diplo- nating ancient customs. and good causes. heavy snowfall. refused to hand over cig- matic man and will be Apple tree wassailing goes Anyone with sugges- The snow and ice did arettes. sorely missed. He rarely back to Celtic times and has tions for a worthy cause affect parts of the service, The assault happened had a weekend free, he been recorded in all the apple should contact Angi which meant some resi- in Cannock at around was always giving up his tree growing regions of Cooney on 07866 610894. dents had their bins col- 12.30am on Sunday spare time.” England. Traders have reported lected past the scheduled (January 9). Mr Biddle started com- The purpose was to “wake Christmas sales were up date due to difficult road The victim was petive racing in 1952. up” the tree at the start of the on 2009 with more people and path conditions. walking in Greenheath He set up the now year and to encourage the sap shopping locally. However, crews made Road when he was con- defunct Cannock Cycle to start flowing and also to Vicky Gisbourne, from sure that bins were col- fronted by four men. Racing Club in the mid- appease the spirit of the tree Roses Cafe, Albion lected as soon as it was They assaulted him 1980s and was the West and encourage a good crop of Street, said: “We were safe instead of waiting and ran off in the direc- Midlands representative fruit. inundated with shoppers for the next scheduled tion of Rosehill. for British Cycling. There are new weekend of all ages coming in for a collection date. Two of the men were Mr Biddle died on opening times for the centre welcoming chat and cup Refuse collections are slim built and about 6ft. December 27. His during the winter. of tea. back on track in accor- They were all dressed funeral is at Stafford It will open 10am to 4pm up “People were com- dance with the collection in dark clothing. Crematorium on Friday to and including the last menting that they hadn’t schedule published in the Witnesses are asked to at 3pm. His family have weekend in February. realised exactly what annual waste and recy- call police on 0300 123 asked for any donations Normal 11am-5pm opening gifts the shops had to cling calendar. 4455. to go to Air Ambulance. The wassailing begins to drive away the tree spirits at the Wolseley Centre is to resume on March 5. offer.” CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011Page 3 thechronicle Alert issued Blow for passengers as vital bus link axed Village store after bogus A VITAL bus service which links 5pm. The service then runs at 5pm, to cutbacks nationally from the coali- partly introduced by the council two Cannock to Wolverhampton is set to be 6pm, 8pm, and 10pm. tion government. years ago. Council chairman Council- axed by the end of next month. The loss of services is a further blow He said: “It would be impossible for lor David Clifft said: “Essington parish has new Arriva, which currently operates the to Cannock commuters after the us to sustain profits commercially.” council had helped to introduce the two callers strike 68 and 69 services from Cannock to announcement last summer that Mr Myatt added Cannock and services two years ago which have been Wolverhampton, via Essington, have Centro could no longer afford to fund Wolverhampton commuters would still a great success. given notice that they intend to axe the the half hourly Birmingham-Walsall- be able to make use of the half-hourly He added: “Both the 68 and 69 owners service on Saturday, February 26. Cannock-Rugeley trains which have 70 service which runs between the two daytime services do not receive any OFFICERS are urging residents to be vigi- At present, the Monday to Saturday, since been switched to an hour. via Featherstone and Cheslyn Hay. subsidy. Any cuts to the current serv- claianlt ifno lBlouwrnintgw coroidm aens dc aLrircihefdi eoludt. by bogus offi- rCuannsn eovcekr yt o3 0W moilnvuetrehsa fmropmto 7na mse ruvnitciel thAe rfirrimva hsapdok beesemna fno rKceedit hto M axyea titt sdauide steEps sinin tgot osna vpea trhiseh s ecrovuinccei lw hhoicphe dw atos miceusn wityo.u”ld be detrimental to the com- satfotAer erP hObaePsiU ncgLh aAsnRogl edCd a fhnoarn noacdnks At around 12.30pm on Friday (January 7) a man Coalition gives its backing to £50m project undisclosed sum. posing as a gas board worker called at a home in Hill The Spar shop, in Street, Chasetown. Cannock Road, Chads- He said he wanted to talk to the homeowner about moor, has been sold to cahbalendg iwnogm haenr gwahso c olimvepsa tnhye aren da ltlhowe e3d2 -hyiemar -inoltdo dhiesr- Fire station rebuild aloncda l Mopaenrnaettohrse rB Dalhdaereip- house. wal. MEET YOUR After he had man left, The sale was com- the woman realised cash pleted by the Birming- REPORTERS had been taken from her ham office of retail handbag. business agents, Christie The offender is + Co. described as white, aged scheme goes ahead A leasehold asking late 30s to early 40s, with price of £225,000 was balding, mousey blond sought for the business. hair. He was wearing a It was sold for an undis- high-visibility jacket and closed fee. had a clip-board and ID The business trades as tag. a busy convenience store Around an hour later, a and post office. It was man called at a house in by SARAH HAZELWOOD sold as part of an ongoing Bower Close, Lichfield, Surplus stock on sale disposal programme Tim Spiers claiming that there was a [email protected] undertaken on behalf of 01902 319363 burst wZatiepr ppieped. haTsH bEee RnE gBivUenIL tDhIeN gGo- aohf feoaudr. new fire stations across the Chase sTiadCtieah rryiLs otifim eA +i tF eC Bdo,l’s a mkae amrskouerbet--. He was let into the Planning approval has been received for Lichfield, Chase Terrace, ing campaign generated house and, after he had Rugeley and Penkridge stations, which will all be reconstructed as part considerable interest and Sa0r1a9h0 H2 a3z1e9l4w9o0od aaitwawlenhrsnaof To etdwrsuh,rhe dhemni teasa hid i t rdesm edlksa 5a,i c airfswhtnotknce augeo 7zt.lpvi3 l.iis l-pne0eb prss due ew eitddtlsahto cjl,oa rlac .ic5 albgki0Hseeveshddeet, opthefhon TCOpat hheascdoeenem n oiin£tfolmse 5tc whn0kuses emni wsPictpi o roylblmin vaifoeiiaesr nelsteoe l fwass Fttcsihaiil hnltotn ehibasomeeenn tc1oSseep0.oe tIe rshnnvtiai atbctiteya i ho titlunisahavn ssesemT c t a ebo(h ilyPnndereeFdewde aa Iinaoprt)d f i yrwpg yot onr ithajuvoheasinjesrcl er dontcmte uetr -G rgoewrwgnaehohhovst viichiuincceeo.rhhgwnry nsi ernateidmrnvpn uboipeotcylrvnivt oaaitetovhlt snlbaie yot la h n oncife ernk a ewib nitMcuns dec iga oiflivdia.rtre c lsoiihdst-f cuotnththhhofanefmBeeetivac heacmvbelo eloau edsnercisex neavlicapentelDt .bepneoohrl sirepieasse ne .ranwrcincaweaedt saa o inlrns sdoM w lbpwdaoeof htorntsheoort- ingO fficperost eanreti ianlv estliignakts- river probed tioTnh geo vGeorvnemrnemnte.nt has now confirmed its Appeal between the two crimes. commitment to the project after a success- tionA nshyoounled w riinthg Sintafofrfomrda-- by agency ofuult v. aPleutee rfo Dr amrotfnoeryd ,a Cssheisesfm fiernet o wffaicse cra, rsraiiedd: as rider, shire Police on 0300 123 “We are absolutely delighted that we now 4455, quoting incident have the approval for the rebuild of these 82, dies numbers 400 and 401 of 7 THE Environment Agency is fire stations reaffirmed. January. investigating the cause of an oil “This is great news for both our staff and Annabel Mottram Return of lweaaOski lir ned ptohowretn eRsditv roeenar m PCe hnorkfi .s Ptmenaksr iEdgvee tthh“eeWs ece on wmeewmr efua cncoiintliifteiidsee snw. th tho awt oiullr bbuensienfeits sf craosme mdaaAynsN da ifeetedldr iehnre lyh f oeslRpl uiotgfafel lh1ei6ys 01902 319499 and staff traced it to a Wooldridge for the project was strong and we have bike following an inci- ‘missing’ Demolition demolition site on proven experience with our first PFI of dent with a car. Boscomoor Industrial Estate, delivering to budget. Roynon Edwards, aged Penkridge. Vision 82, died in the University teenager The discharge was stopped and Hospital of North over the holiday period agency “In these unprecedented economic times Staffordshire on Decem- staff contained and removed as we could take nothing for granted. ber 29. A TEENAGE girl who much of the oil as was possible. “The new Government clearly has confi- Police are appealing went missing from home Agency spokesman Emily dence in us successfully delivering this for witnesses to the acci- in Burntwood is now Poyser said: “The demolition con- project and they have recognised how these dent, which occurred at back with her parents. tractor on site has been co-opera- new community focused fire stations 5.55am on December 13. Lauren McCauley was tive and called in a specialist support their key priorities. Mr Edwards, who lived reported missing by her oil-removal contractor to manage “These new facilities will allow us to alone, was cycling on Chris Feehan parents after not being the clean up. empower our communities to become safer Hagley Road towards 01902 313131 ext 3213 seen since Boxing Day. “Our investigations into the and stronger, therefore contributing to the traffic lights at the junc- Email your Officers trying to trace cause are continuing. Government’s ‘Big Society’ vision.” tion with the A51 and fell information and the 15-year-old believed No decision on the enforcement He added: “We will be able to engage and as a silver VW Jetta pictures to she may have been in the action response has been taken educate the community in a positive and passed him. cannockchron@expressand may be in the Birming- yet.” interactive way, like never before.” Police are appealing star.co.uk ham area. There was no threat to water Chairman of the Fire and Rescue Author- for witnesses and are Police say Lauren supplies but oil was visible down- ity, Councillor Len Bloomer, said the also trying to find rela- For advertising call returned home safe and stream generating a strong smell. funding for the restoration scheme has been Service Assistant Ann Pugh promotes the book sale at Hednesford Library tives of Mr Edwards. LaS01A5uM4 3Bn 4R6O5cA33Dh1 on ow(fJea lnnl uaerlya s6wt) . 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Library manager Anne-Marie “Anyone wishing to sign up for the AN application has of walks in Lichfield, Cannock and A longer walk sets out from for all ages. “In their current state Crump said the sale featured fiction session needs to book a place in been lodged with Lich- Burntwood this weekend. Chasetown FC on Tuesday, Walks are on organised routes these fire stations are and non-fiction titles that were no advance on 01543 422798,” said Anne- field District Council by The first free weekend walk January 18 from 11am, and a with trained volunteer leaders. proving costly to main- longer needed. Marie. Baxter and Shipley LLP, leaves Chasewater Innovation shorter walk at 11am on Monday, Call 01543 301265, visit tain and they no longer “We also have quite a few children’s Opening hours are 9am to 7pm on of Tamworth, to convert Centre at 10,30am on Saturday January 24 from the college. w w w . a c - c o m suit the requirements of books available,” she added. Monday, until 5pm Tuesday to Friday the former Swan Inn, in (January 15). Other walks are planned in munities.org.uk/south staffs or the modern, proactive The library runs a flourishing and from 9.30am to 1pm on Saturdays. High Street, Chasetown, There is a 45-minute walk at Lichfield, Cannock, Tamworth, email walkandtalk fire and rescue service we reading group for adults which meets For more details e-mail hednes into four two-bed houses Burntwood on Monday, January Fazeley, Chasewater, Heath [email protected] have in Staffordshire.” on the first Thursday of each month [email protected] and two one-bed bedsits. Page 4 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011 thechronicle Opening Scottish celebration to help finance trip Have your for NHS A GROUP of Hednesford teenagers who will servation, development and education work with toured with are Paolo Nutini, Jill Jackson and Amy say on plan patients embark on a four-week expedition to Kenya in July Camps International and will also learn how to dive Belle. There will be a traditional piper throughout and August will receive a fund-raising boost later off the Kenyan coast. the evening, which will be rounded off with Scottish this month with a Burns Night supper at Hednes- The traditional Burns Night supper, from 7pm dancing and a disco. A DENTAL practice in ford Town FC’s Keys Park Stadium. until late on Saturday January 29, will include a Tickets for the black-tie event cost £28 for adults for housing Hednesford is taking on The Kingsmead Technology College students will three course dinner of Scotch broth; haggis, neeps and £16 for children; inclusive of two bottles of wine 500 NHS patients. be undertaking the expedition with Camps Interna- and tatties; and typsy laird, an intoxicating per table of 10. Table prices are also available. The Valley Centre tional. pudding. A vegetarian option will be available. Further information is available from Kevin Dental Practice has Each participant needs to raise around £4,000 for Diners will be entertained cabaret style with Smith on 07739 610880. taken on two dentists, the cost of the trip and the purchase of their kit. music from Scottish singer songwriters Alan Frew The Burns Night supper is one of a number of CANNOCK Chase Council is urging the who are graduates of the While in Kenya the students will undertake con- and Stuart Mcgreggor. Among the singers Alan has fund raising events the students have undertaken. public to have their say on a potential housing Birmingham Dental development in Hednesford at a consultation Hospital. Written off – parking event in the town. There will be one Four events were held in the town last month to dentist, Dr Rajesh explain the possible scheme to the west of Pye Green Nahar, specialising in Road and north of Limepit Lane. private patients and the Another event will now be held at Pye Green Com- other two will concen- munity Centre between 4pm and 7pm next Wednes- trate on new NHS day (January 19) when council officers, along with patients. the site’s developers, will be available to hear views Patients are being tickets worth £1,500 and to provide further information. taken on on a first come Hednesford Town first accepted basis. 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Europe and further afield. their say on the develop- women’s institute, flower and lighting has been Councillor Phil Freeman, Cannock Chase “This is why we occasion- ment brief before Christ- club, gardening club and installed. Council housing leader, said the survey would be ally have no option but to mas and many more have pensioners’ club as well “The next priority is used to improve customer care at the council. write off some car parking submitted their com- as being available for replace the flooring.” “I’d like to thank everyone who took part in the fines. ments online. hire for private func- The church completed survey,” he said. “We are delighted with the “We understand the “I’d like to thank every- tions.” the £120,000 first phase survey results but are not complacent. British Parking Association one who has got involved. Oxfordshire Theatre of Are mpainiris-m laasrtk yeeta irs. being Important iosp elroabtbioynin ga cfroors sb ebtoterrd ecros-, ma“Tkeh eyroeu irs vsiteiwlls tkimnoew tno CCoamnnpoacnky visiWt tohoed h all oinn held at the church on Sat- “We are always working to improve customer which we support.” on this important poten- January 30 at 3.30pm to unordonay. from 10.30am to psearnveilc eo f froers irdeesnidtse ntot sh ealnpd u sw ciolln tbine usaeltltyi nimg purpo vae Footpath to Htiaedl nedsefovredl.o”pment for lpaenrdfo.rm Alice in Wonder- Members will be our benefits service. manning stalls offering Anyone who would like to find out more should be diverted Treatments talk groceries, cakes and call 01543 462621 or send an email to counterser- crafts. [email protected] fbrleeTsshh se traferlul .wit ilal nadl svoe gbeet aa- sbieoCnneo fuistne,c eiitli lnhogar sF mbreeoeernme vaepnre yoa ipdmldepe odcr:l taa“Winmti titnho g mt haheko eru esscuienrsge- HdiavAme rmPteUedrB wtLoiIc Chfo lflooomwt paaya thfa rbamet Cannock Chase Council recycling and climate change officer Tony Morris on skin complaint that claims are dealt with efficiently. track. RECYCLING bosses in Cannock into new cardboard sheets and boxes Island talk “In the current economic climate it is very Staffordshire County Cou- Chase are calling on residents to help for use by a range of companies and A HEALTH talk on a common skin complaint and important that everyone who is entitled to these ncil rights of way panel will transform their old Christmas cards traders. treatments for it will be held at Cannock Chase Hos- benefits receives them. The new benefits hear tomorrow (Friday) that back into cardboard to help British The Christmas card recycling pital next week. A TALK on St Kilda appointments system offers a much more acces- the path runs across fields businesses. service was set up more than 12 Dr Anne Ward, consultant dermatologist, will talk island is on at the sible service and takes it out into our communi- between Overton Lane, The district council’s kerbside team months ago and collections continue to on psoriasis on Wednesday, January 19. Cannock group of ties.” Hammerwich, and Hospital is aiming to collect thousands of cards be carried out alongside other regular Clinical nurse specialist Noeleen Smith will also Staffordshire Wildlife Residents can arrange to see a customer serv- Lane, Chasetown. from across the district in the coming collections by the team. discuss psychological issues linked to the illness. Trust’s meeting in St ices adviser at libraries and other venues . The panel is being recom- months as part of their fortnightly Dozens of cards have already been The event will be held in the conference room on Luke’s Centre, Church Evening home visits can take place for residents mended to make an order to recycling collection. collected following the Christmas cele- level three of the Brunswick Road hospital from 6pm Street next Wednesday with mobility problems or for those who struggle divert the path on to the The card and paper is then taken to brations, with collection rates up com- to 7pm. To book call 01785 887504 or email member- (January 19) at 7.30pm. to make appointments during office hours. nearby track. Aldridge Recycling Centre and turned pared to the same time last year. [email protected] CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011Page 5 thechronicle Funeral Pledge of no increased town council charges Afghans date of flee lorry HOUSEHOLDERS in Hednesford will not be charged and equates to £9.70 per elector. There are 13,000 elec- be reviewed in the next three months due to an imminent council extra for their town facilities this year after councillors tors living in the three wards of the town. multi-million new shops’ development in Rugeley Road agreed not to increase the budget due to the tough eco- Hednesford Town Council chairman Councillor Alan and Victoria Street. The council has for years covered the noTmhiec ttiomwens. council collects a precept from Cannock Ptiegahrtseonn o suari bde: l“tWs ae laorneg t whiitnhk hinogu soef htholed peursb alinc.d W wee haarev en toot pueprkse aepre c oofsfte orfe tdh fer esetr peaert kcianmge.ras on condition that shop- on move member Chase Council totalling £130,000 towards amenities putting charges up. Our budget per person is extremely “It would be detrimental if we had no CCTV in the including street cameras, a public toilet and civic events when low compared to other places.” town centre. No decision has been made yet. We have from council tax. The future of the closed circuit television system and always supported free parking because we want to make The money is allocated according to population figures free parking provision also provided by the council is to it as easy for people to shop.” ILLEGAL immigrants from Afghanistan and Iran smashed their David Cameron unveils plaque at town’s Unionist club way out of a lorry as it travelled through the West Midlands, before fleeing into fields in Staffordshire. Police were inundated with calls Prime Minister helps from members of the public who reported seeing about 20 men escap- ing on Sunday. A helicopter was used to search for the men after they fled from the A5 Watling Street, Brownhills, near the Terrace Restaurant, at 11.30am. Fourteen men were arrested after centenary celebration being spotted in the area, with one Colleen Horton mneaakri nRgu gite laesy. far as Upper Longdon, THE funeral of a long- Most were arrested in Burntwood serving Cheslyn Hay or around the Watling Street area. parish councillor was due It is believed the lorry was moving to have taken place yes- when the men began to kick their way terday (Wednesday). out of the trailer. Colleen Horton died on The driver pulled over, and some of Boxing Day at the age of PRIME Minister David ness in Cannock and enabling the men were seen fleeing towards 91 following a long ill- Cameron made a flying new ones to develop. Hanney Hay Road and Burntwood, ness. visit to Cannock to help He said the visit had also and some towards Walsall Wood. HaSlhl e tSacuhgohotl , at GMroeaatt celebrate the centenary cmoeinncti dfreodm w tihthe Gthoev earnnmnoeunntc eof- ItaTlhy,e h laorsr bye, wenh ticrha cheadd. Ttrhaev edlrlievde rf rhoams Wyrley, until her retire- of the town’s Unionist plans to create up to 40,000 new been interviewed. ment in 1983. Club. businesses by 2013 as part of its Insp Alison Dando said: “We had efCpbsNftcafHf12cSC1buraiwhuhl909ele rthoolaoalnMMMSAoeamsah606elommukryceeitndfh 170ii tre ir iikmefnrrnm .hsesssosa c apaumaeeaa ds.ssb hpeer nilanilentm t llde rra e Hncdr wl wittS.tnoos lnnrie ieH H wlstaoavlnahtusa mSe s hhrrCleifohsoeeisi ehnttaes brr frLer eheodmore eg evctetsnrtsroneioun ooe oareeh g i sfmdtM,unher nsclrl 1 eohlo,les owteyna C f 9 teetaosewn t1nodscss5rhthhsu rtSlid9e , heS o 2.heetolH eerea 5 vr,taovo f ar.n s lrfrTe7lwhadahkivudvltteiaaocr ynyianhaheheta.etmtsvaes.nnhddddyg eeeosstt--l pWanCttvCBanosiPshhmpanblearlauseaNrTCAMeueptsionmnuardmi qs bouhafivhlnlrenaetevure lnetee oew Hos dteeBye numrauc.sor Ai Mi uksiontdsnfgCePshmlc sra tdasiiha Csarkloprtinrosy esoan yne yhofumi tycUl s s(me nka ttlpitG Jmteoah oshnosweepaidfar teceae eiaerd noesieioik r rontudTnirewuetn tskhntok omdenhaicCriii e ,wrsx’ tturun se yto mhtyi t nyswnngs os nhc iCmsuMi’ p 5evsmalzs etntlue)w weeeeo soPu .Chpnvirxbrd n i ob laeoeovitA1ib etn,s hr binaabhe0 dgilttgalu tdisu .P0oa itann i lrenashsovtnsMsfeogriihndagoeett--f--,felPtmCtssadptptpCohhhetetyeairrlhr isir“MCeeuoCioirloaaIvsmt ieptublna rrtseraywlsul,se ieane et”t cabgwat c o riCn.lcPsmMCtMhvayn egsnla ioarAue r omgaseldieitcfrPiml ondubeeshoerlm c k sfpuBbltkcl:ir no roe ro as etae rgeui u“rcrgowtinpclte iIht ionelrvbrC hgttlaomdtoean Mlro.iic nae erfiad tod wnwi aaD l trh yln indoaetcy lryawnt iepanoocisaelnk hs n isgcrve u eo dows ANotasgrialcgnndthtdew cfse klneretheeet amo iitloeC wrhodsocdcmCiUomn a s ton esea.h bja ntptmutoenE wmie noMS oislb pp coneaoC fnthel pro nac oatyyortoottioemoreryivhoh edhcuunlstreri’nikpdeeeeseocrrtt---- Prime Minister David Cameron with Conservative group members at Cannock Unionist Club shAbfvTprirWinnoeteeaoeofra chsIATTChNygwlttRB rtritaerihi hhoe utenautToel aneiheebv,rilueggus Edtn sssreoewc ecreP et tAitdorhpBlladsrhheaeraou Mnaeutn uleedyifwstta frctctatmh s t .sttn hatot o in rR hhJitnra.i foiood”eruw eioesnucnfs rb oaal sr hdi gy uehfy esldWIb .eflho g seo no Pfeon bthawhtsrCniiaahoy mr inti itaur.te tlshhagbkprlnhmrr en erbaa .ntecs e i daenrbr motgaiee fesaut£cnrtdTna ekf4ediag’fanttls r.u n Jttle 5b a,nrc e otn elrwoo6as eboetcmamio 5 hocnr tnTbn e uiiopf ofjl oenarso ilaptanitioubtbfnnhoeerrmalrsnndgyeeee-l, centenary. expansion drive for Premier Inn Aid appeal KIND-hearted staff at a nursery in ful“ Hbrea usns vpelialeqdu ea wtoo mndaerrk- 5w5h,i0c0h0 a riomoms tso n eaxtpioannwd ifdreo mby 4220,1040.0 to over attack tCoawnanrodcsk chaarvee froari secdh imldorreen thsuanff e£r1in00g bthee poroccuadsliyo nd iswphlaicyhe dw oilnl Writers launch from a rare genetic disorder. our wall forever.” by car gang Workers at St John’s Nursery, Hed- It was Mr Cameron’s search for actors nesford Road, raised £113 for the first visit to the Cannock Williams Syndrome Foundation in district since last May’s anahwhsowLDMtrtreiiaeaaosmat PTTesncalsl rs ceOhhekf. ceqea onamAeeki Lusfrun p eo si biIrgknapbsda 4uCeh e tee f2nrtDaetE yaimh -ed ng1isryfl enr1e e i0deiea inv1 l tn naaolnwheog.V, n r 3 ,dwBi th -mosC0 p hCofrneh lpcoulveaafana.idaimr ysonnndn r r t enbccsn hwwwwSha tuooror4oeicacaareil.tnnkkd0yeesss- isdcgwbsarslanaauhurolehst oTOPufrpopcefoowni2uspplha l d eedi 5sloorttevewddsurhoe,rr idc0 ,e nttnfi a oba lft aa0atp eehnenWtonts0tarehs df ded sworWi oaidn nbpfctarsfeto iiraitilt£ rloarnerooanlet3tn t iimngfwhc dah5hfa c ,ao em aosasadtoonroi- ukhmtrfififsyl n f ie s yeH cHfenpteSdg Ci oahcace e e nyhotfhruefraatonoff-nes rhlteeotr dtfa,iddhhccl eo issrrdioett w utHtoutHis nsmiUo nm hfm,ogaaaan fdaniKieytberycauraesr.ee,ohel.rr t e ssucswyi mrrt phoS,.twSsar hn uwuot.iopfeicc aprfncaarttolsfiheoeessrf-l. PvhGnsmdswthoeeiieoarersad raMDMi crinitjvmrattkdtohueg tarr t fi aeawrrte i rntCnonairi noBeoSnvh y l mkdorW uegut aCESk v os r esMLteale c lbeti ehseTWhrnamh rycte yoofb eLte woomBae roio roaroyr wliuu3nc d,nbno at,rrf oRawno1n oh.lSmvncue9ru iaepitn y r5cpg rirCt g tvC daeocivho hinalta.inoosreeghagnnntty iynaeesssr.---. David Cameron, club chairman Colin Cooper and president Alan Brickley with the centenary plaque ftC6alAtionrei3noedooa WWA7CnynkmuGm9 ostairilrn5 Pl na inleti9WgMetEelsne i nie froooRnoaothsrcnilor rF Svnanko0k aOel.etfs7 al cerpt-nta7Rttabhrht no8egMaeaert0 dsmesm hsr s Ite 5 efeNAbhTdop2o deo lhtrG4EePr wo ec9.ax snr, t1n saiA,of5kneR ara nn.acttiugghcesstrtiea b eeuallsy or lml c- ofia aPBn hnnnr0Wvoi ndosds1iohd ath 9lsitu olon0hoepiwcn2gess-, Chase, at 3:40am the fol- CANNOCK rock star Glenn lowing day. Soil health AN investigation to discover if soil in risk to health and if significant concentra- homes for testing. “Nothing untoward has Hughes is to make an 11-date solo The victim was treated parts of Cannock is contaminated has tions of ground gases are present. been found to date and this has given our tour in the spring. His tour in May at Stafford Hospital for reported a clean bill of health. Tests were The testing funded by Defra and under- residents peace of mind,” he said. includes a Birmingham Town Hall gig head and facial injuries. tests come carried out between June and September. taken by specialist consultants has found Samples from four other areas are being on May 29. Glenn, who joined Trapeze Anyone with informa- The areas selected were two in Norton no problems with soil samples or gas tests analysed with results expected by March. in 1970 and Deep Purple in 1973, last tion can call Dc Ken Cox Canes, part of Rawnsley and two other that would endanger human health. Go to www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/site/ year formed Black Country Commun- on 0300 123 4455, quo- back clear areas in Hednesford. The purpose was to Councillor Tony Williams, Cannock scripts/download_info.php?fileID=2634 or ion with guitarist Joe Bonamassa ting reference 963 of see if infill material contained concentra- Chase Council’s environment leader, www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/site/scripts/d and drummer Jason Bonham, son of December 10. tions of contaminants which could pose a thanked residents who volunteered their ownload_info.php?fileID=2633 for details. Led Zeppelin’s John. Page 6 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011 thechronicle Super slimming leads Sarah to a new career A RUGELEY woman has been able to set up her own dog walking business after shedding 10 stone. Sarah Humphreys, aged 26, who does not drive, now walks around 25 miles a day walking up to 15 dogs. She trimmed down from 21st 11lb to 11st 11lb to win the Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Magazine slimmer of the year 2011 award in the entrepreneur slimmer cate- gory. Sarah, who used to live in Solihull, suffers from dyslexia and dyspraxia, which affects her co-ordination. She decided to try to start up a business after losing her job as a check out assistant with Morrisons. Her fiance Jamie Smith, who proposed to her on Christmas Day, spurred her on to lose weight to achieve her new career goal. She said: “I feel amazing to have lost 10st. Now I want to help other people to turn their lives around. Especially people who have learning disabilities. If I can do it, they can do it. “I just wanted to succeed in life. I hadn’t succeeded in anything before and I am so proud of myself for turning my life around.” Bullied Jamie said: “I think she’s amazing, she has done so well.” Sarah, who is 5ft 11in, said she loved exercise and walking and being outdoors. “I was walking 10 to 15 miles a day when I was unemployed. Jamie suggested walking dogs because his brother has a dog and that is what I have done,” she said. Sarah, who received Marks & Spencer outfits as part of her prize, said; “You just have to stick with slimming. “You have good and bad days but have to be positive. It is really worth it in the end.” At the age of 15, she wore size 18 clothes and got bullied even more often getting called Taf, which she said her tormenters told her was how she spelt fat. Turning to food for comfort, Sarah began to binge eat. Her breakfast was five dough- nuts from the supermarket bakery where she worked. She changed her diet, eating cereal for breakfast, soup or salads for lunch and chicken and vegetables for tea. Sarah Humphreys and a cardboard cut-out of how she used to look CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011Page 7 PO Box A CHILD actor from Cannock who starred in a stricken child in a campaign video filmed for Chil- 2009 blockbuster movie is receiving so much fan dren in Need. Over Christmas Ben also appeared on mail his mother has set up a PO Box address for him. ITV’s Loose Women. address Eight-year-old Ben Wilby, of Bishop Close, Proud mum Jillian is getting overwhelmed by the appeared in the British film Nativity! in 2009. Since amount of fans he is getting across the world. She then the young star has appeared in More Four’s cult said: “I decided to set up the PO Box address. It’s a for Ben comedy The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd way of gathering all the fanmail in one place.” Margaret, BBC’s John Bishop’s Britain, Channel 4’s The team behind Nativity! have revealed they are Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night, and he played a poverty in talks to make a sequel to the hit film. Smuggling racket gang go to prison A NORTON Canes couple Pair warned involved in a tobacco smuggling racket must pay more than £900,000 between them of extension by July to avoid an extension to jail sentences. to sentence Robert Horton and Julie Henworth, of Church Road, were jailed following Operation Range, an HM Revenue and Customs investigation into tobacco took part in dawn raids to disrupt the smuggling. gangs and seize the huge haul of illegal Plum Pudding head chef Giuseppe Iaconi Investigations launched in 2006 led cigarettes and tobacco. A Plum chance to to four linked and one associated oper- Horton and Henworth, along with ation uncovering a staggering 35.4 Donald Southall from Sedgley, were million illicit cigarettes, many of which jailed for a total of 11 years and four learn from top chef were counterfeit, and nearly a ton of months for money laundering and hand rolling tobacco. organising the smuggling of 11 million The revenue loss to the public purse cigarettes and revenue theft of £1.7m. CUSTOMERS at a Rugeley restaurant can learn was nearly £5m. Investigation officers The gang members masterminded traditional Italian cooking from a respected chef. the organised crime syn- Giuseppe Iaconi is showcasing his talents by offer- dicate, the court was told. ing monthly cooking demonstrations at Il Marchi- Southall, aged 56, and giano’s, an Italian restaurant based at the Plum Horton, aged 43, who Pudding, in Rugeley Road, Armitage. admitted tobacco smug- The next event is on January 19 from 7.30pm. Par- gling, were last week ticipants should arrive at 7pm. both jailed for four years Giuseppe comes from a hillside village called and eight months. Ripatransone in the Le Marche region of Italy and Horton was ordered to specialises in cooking traditional Italian food. repay £884,524 within He has cooked in a number of top Italian restau- six months or spend five rants across the West Midlands since moving to more years in prison. England in 1990. He met partner Roma Fiero in Henworth, who had 1994 and two years ago they bought the Plum completed her two years, Pudding and set up the Italian restaurant. was ordered to repay To book a place on the cookery demonstration £16,585 within 28 days event or Italian evening ring the restaurant on or return to jail for 12 01543 490330. Robert Horton Julie Henworth months. Page 8 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011 thechronicle LETTERS The skylarks are coughing as they take to the air Help for LETTERS to the Editor are welcomed on any local topic. Correspondence can be sent to: Cannock & Lichfield Chronicle, 51-53 Queen Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1ES diabetes or via e-mail to [email protected] I HAVE read the council document that has “Hypocrisy” came to mind. Just up the road there does no damage at all to the environment on the Please note that names and addresses MUST be sup- been put up on Hednesford Hills, stating that it is is an old reservoir used for racing old cars round a Hills. Tell this the skylarks that have started plied, though these can be withheld at the request of the an area of Special Site of Scientific Interest. It also track, and when a meeting is held hundreds of coughing as they ascend into the air. sufferers author. gives information on banned activities on the vehicles are parked on this Special Site of Scien- M FINN The Editor reserves the right to cut or not to publish. Hills. When I had finished reading, the word tific Interest, and according to the council this HEDNESFORD Are we really all Course for would-be Behaviour standards haMveA NdYia berteeasd earns d wwilel have found many people often feel they do not in this together? councillors or clerks consigned to dustbin htoa ve eunnoduegrhs tiannfodr matainond manage their condition. IN the past week we have had TWO tax IDDT’s free January increases on petrol (we all knew the VAT Newsletter for people increase was coming but no one mentioned the DO you want to have a say in The presentation will take place with Type 1 and Type2 other petrol tax increase that came in three the way your community is run? in the Churnet Room at 6.30pm, diabetes contain articles days earlier). Why not think about becoming a following the Borough Council’s I WISH to make the following observation of making sure that they themselves were well about exercise, diet and Rail fares have also gone up and so have bus parish or town councillor? own presentation. the term ‘standard’. taken care of whatever happened. carbohydrates and how fares nationally. The National Association of In addition the Staffordshire There are many different items that refer to Those elected by us continue to ignore the these can affect the con- All this at a time when wages are being Local Councils (NALC) Parish Councils’ Association this term. Generally, it is that a confirmation current fiscal situation and claim everything dition, as well as other frozen, or at best, going up by a tiny amount. www.nalc.gov.ukhas developed www.spcaonline.org.ukwill be of items and matters shall remain similar, that they do. useful articles. So, getting to work is becoming more and an online training course to help running an online course and such as your shoes and clothes these have size. So it would seem that standards – at least in We are happy to send more expensive at a time when we are all members of the public seek elec- small free group training ses- However, when it comes to human species terms of human behaviour have been con- out these publications in facing cuts in our incomes. tion as a parish or town councillor. sions. standards it seems go out the window. demned to the dustbin. addition to our booklet At the same time the banks, that caused the On Tuesday January 18, Further information relating to When one looks at the past, certain forms of Indeed, it seems that it is for us alone to con- ‘Understanding Your worldwide economic crisis in the first place, Stafford Borough Council is becoming a parish or town coun- behaviour were and were not acceptable. sider what is and what is not acceptable Diabetes.’ Just call us on are announcing that they are paying bonuses holding a group session for cillor can be obtained from the Nowadays anything seem acceptable. behaviour. 01604 622837, email to their employees. prospective local council candi- Chief Executive Mrs Vivien Evans Standards of behaviour, once so rigidly held Judge not least you also be judged. If your martin@iddtinterna Are these the same banks that had to be dates. on 01785 277499 or by emailing are but a memory. religion offends you find another. tional.org or write to bailed out by US, the UK taxpayers? They have kindly invited a rep- [email protected] Indeed, it would seem that the more ele- If your MP/Councillors offend you – the next IDDT, PO Box 294, It hardly seems fair does it? Are we really resentative from the Staffordshire v.uk vated we become in society the greater the time he/she comes looking for your vote tell Northampton NN1 4XS. “all in this together”? Parish Councils’ Association and RICHARD ELLISON, capacity for the lowering of standards them where to go. MARTIN HIRST GEORGE ADAMSON one from the Society of Local ADMINISTRATOR becomes. P FLAVAHAN INSULIN DEPEND- HUNTINGTON TERRACE ROAD council Clerks to present informa- STAFFORDSHIRE PARISH Then the bankers those beacons of security STRATHMORE PLACE ENT DIABETES CANNOCK tion on parish and town councils. COUNCILS’ ASSOCIATION laid waste to monies entrusted to them. While CANNOCK TRUST Bright idea featured on website Hoping new Aquarius will be as iconic as predecessor WE would like to say a big £459.45p. This amount has tled ‘A Very Bright Idea’. AFTER 60 years, the Aquarius Ballroom at tenham and Shrewsbury, not to mention the whilst the rebuilding takes places. We under- ‘Thank You’ to everyone who been given to the Midlands Once again thank you to Hednesford, is due to be bulldozed to make way whole of Staffordshire and the West Midlands. stand Cannock Civic Suite has been suggested visited our Christmas lights Air Ambulance charity. everyone for their generous for yet another supermarket and although the We hope the new Aquarius will be as iconic as as one such alternative and would urge the display at 8, Squirrel Our story is featured on support. plans include a replacement ballroom this will its predecessor, not a shadow of its former self. council to look favourably on the suggestion as Close,Huntington. their website,www.mid- PAUL & JANE CAR- be a sad day for many in the area. It would be a shame if after building up the an alternative to again disbanding our dance The total amount raised landsairam bulance.com PENTER The Aquarius has over the years attracted Aquarius to its former glory, that all the social community. from the kind and generous Click on the news tab and SQUIRREL CLOSE dancers from all over the country with regulars and dance clubs re-established since the last R BANNISTER voluntary donations was scroll down to the story enti- HUNTINGTON travelling from as far afield as Chester, Chel- closure, do not have a temporary new home BURNTWOOD CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011Page 9 Stunning sights under threat on Chase THESE fallow deer foraging in frozen woodland are a special sight at a popular Midland beauty spot. Amateur photographer Steve Batho, of Baswich, Stafford, came across the deer at Brocton, on Cannock Chase. He captured on film what appeared to be a family with parents and two young wandering in the woodland. But such a sight could become much rarer if parts of Cannock Chase are included in plans to privatise Forestry Commission land. Campaigners fear a private landowner may chop down trees and remove vital habitat for wildlife such as deer. The What Future for Cannock Chase Forest group has attracted more than 1,400 signatures. Organiser Mark Davis, of Hednes- ford, said on Facebook: “Let’s hope everyone who appreciates its beauty will sign our petition whether online or on paper.” Information about the deer in the parkland is available from Birches Valley Forestry Centre, near Rugeley. Fallow deer amid the frozen landscape of Cannock Chase. By Steve Batho Vets is latest plan for boarded-up town pub A BOARDED-UP Rugeley pub interest in keeping the original building which was saved from demolition intact and that’s all good news. by a residents’ campaign could be ma“Akinnyg palaltnesr awtihoincsh tgoo tthher obuugihld iwnigth aouret reopened as a veterinary surgery. wholly supported. It’s a building with a Derbyshire firm Simon Foote Architects special character of its own.” is the latest to target the historic Britannia, Colleague Councillor Ray Easton said: applying for consent to extend the building “It’s an important part of the heritage of and relaunch it as a vet’s practice. Brereton. We don’t want it left to rack and Rugeley-based Westring Developments ruin, but we do need the right application withdrew an application to demolish the for the right area.” r1e9s3i0dse nbtusi vldoiincegd i tnh efairv oouprp oosfi thioonu.sing after The Britannia pub in Rugeley doTesh en botu ilidnidnegfi’sn ictoenlys erpvraevtieonnt adreevae slotapteurss Cannock Chase Council’s Cabinet subse- Brereton parish council led the original from applying to demolish the building but quently extended the town centre conser- calls for the building to be protected from applicants are required to demonstrate vation area to protect the Brereton Road demolition, calling on Cannock Chase beyond doubt that there is no better alter- landmark from demolition. Council to favour developments which native use for the site. The site has been subject to a string of make use of the existing structure. They also have to seek approval from the planning applications, including a bid to Ward councillor Gerald Molineux said: Department of Environment as well as convert it into a hot food takeaway and flats “There have been that many applications local authorities under demolition control which is still to be voted on by planners. for the site, but it shows there’s a lot of laws. Page 10 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 2011 thechronicle AROUND THE CLUBS Warm welcome to new member Put your favourite PRESIDENT Sandy Hobbs HAYES GREEN WI husband was wished a speedy opened the January meeting by recovery following a stay in hospi- wishing everyone a Happy new As January is the planning tal, while there was a warm place in YeTarh.e Christmas party had to be mtioenesti nagn,d t htehree wseecrree tloatrsy o nf souwg gheass- twoe jlocionm teh eto g Mroaurpg.a Srehte, wwhaso dweicsihdeedd cancelled, but other events went the task of booking the spea- a happy “special birthday”. ahead as planned. kers,etc. The monthly luncheon will be The Hayes Green carol service During the refreshment break, on January 26 at 12.15pm. at the at St John’s church,the Christmas there was a “Bring and Buy” sale. Winding Wheel. The next meeting meal at the Malt Shovel and the The raffle was won by Pat and will be at 7.30pm on February 2 at the picture county carol service at Lichfield Lynne, and the competition “A St John’s Church hall with Black Cathedral were all enjoyed by Winter Hat “was won by Sandy, Country poetry and banter from everyone who attended them. Mavis and Maureen. Eva’s guest speaker Mr D Bartley. Christmas meal is CANNOCK WI Husband CANNOCK Chase residents favourite places such as a park, build- followed by disco are being urged to put their best- ings,memorials and viewpoints across and wife loved parts of the district in the wthoer dCsh, eaxspe.l aTinh wenh,y i tnh anto s umbojerect t ihsa inm p1o0r0- picture. tant and why it is unique to Cannock entertain As part of a new document providing Chase District or their local area. THE club had to cancel its buffet CHASE TERRACE tgruicidt,a tnhcee coonu ndecivle ilso penmceonutrsa agcinrogs ps etohpel de itso- usTedh et sop ohkeelps mthane acdoduendc:i l“ Ebnettrteiers uwnildl ebre- teov ethnein agd ovne rTseh uwresadtahye rD ceocnedmitbieorn s2. due LADIES CLUB PRESIDENT Del Joh- take snapshopts of their favourite local stand what is locally important when There were concerns about the After a traditional Christmas meal, nson welcomed everyone places. The winning photograph will designing new developments and the sug- Christmas meal at the Ramada hotel the ladies enjoyed a disco put on by two to the Christmas party. adorn the front page of the final documen- gestions will also be taken into account in for the same reasons, but that went excellent DJs who asked them all what Entertainment was tation. preparing the Local List.” ahead as planned. kind of music they liked before they provided by husband and A council spokesman said: “Trying to The competition begins next Thursday, You could take pictures of Rugeley clock There were four Ladies absent, sadly began playing the music. wife team Chris and Alan understand the design, local character January 20 and will close on February 17. tower or Hednesford war memorial for the due to health reasons and the club They were very approachable and Eccleshall, who, dressed and identity of different places across the Entries will be judged on March 17 with Picture That competition sends them their best wishes –they friendly and had brought a vast selec- in period costumes, had district is important because it helps us to the panel including Chronicle and Asda were missed at the festive dinner. tion of CDs so every age group and everyone joining in with understand what new developments representatives, Cannock Chase Council choice was catered for old and modern songs. should like look in the future. marketing officer Sandra Richards, Original 1920s and no reasonable Barbara Matthews “As design is so important the council is Councillor Danny Davies and a member request went unheeded. and her helpers served preparing a document that will provide of the council’s planning team. 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HISTORICAL SOCIETY & like to thank Dilys Stella Winfield with a set tance’ and so is asking for suggestion from Post to: Planning Policy, Cannock Chase FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Rogers for another suc- of knives. the public. Council, Civic Centre, PO BOX 28, cessful year in running Social Secretaries Jen- The authority will be asking local resi- Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG. DESPITE the weather, 20 members attended a our club and for all her ni and Jan were thanked dents and a range of other groups or All submitted photos will be made memorabilia evening on December 8 at the library, hard work. for the last outing of the organisations with an interest in the area available on the council’s website. in Burntwood Road. They would also like to year, when a minibus such as architects and the county council Entrants may submit as many photos Among the items of interest on show was an orig- thank Jean Scott for took members to the new to become involved in producing the as they wish but all entrants must com- inal 1927 newspaper, brought along by chairman organising all the ladies’ shopping mall in Derby. design guidance. Full details about the plete a ‘submission form’ so their entry is Roger Knowles, depicting the installation of the trips –she even managed A meal has been planning policy document, the photogra- rendered valid. This form is available to WWI memorial stained glass window at the parish to procure really good booked at Gordon’s Rest- phy competition and a questionnaire are download from the council website or by church of St James the Great. Instead of an evening weather for all of the aurant on February 17. available online at www.can requesting a hard copy on 01543 464494. meeting during January the Society will be holding enjoyable outings. The new year began nockchasedc.gov.uk/planningpolicy When submitting photographs please an exhibition at the library on Saturday (15), from The next meeting is on with the cookery group A camera, supplied by Asda, is avail- also fill out a copy of the ‘Picture That’ 10 am to 4pm. Thursday January 20 at making pork casserole able for the winning photographic entry questionnaire. The competition is not On show will be old photographs of Norton Canes 7.30p.m. in the meeting and chocolate pudding. to the over-16s, while a separate contest open to employees and elected members as well as current projects being undertaken by the room at the back of the Tonight’s meeting is also being run for under-16s with a of Cannock Chase Council, their agents, Society. The family history group will also be library at Sankeys (January 13) at St Luke’s prize for their school up for grabs. immediate families, or anyone profes- showing the results of their research into their Corner. Church Hall is a bring Entrants should send photos of sionally connected with the promotion. family trees and committee members will be on hand New members are and buy and unwanted to answer questions about the Society. always welcome. Christmas presents sale.