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E
ngland surpassed our expectations in the World Cup didn’t they? I was in
Cyprus when the boys took on Croatia in the Semi Finals but it was a bridge
too far for them as they tired in the second half.
It was a bit weird though watching the match in sweltering temperatures of over
40 degrees in Paphos!
I arrived there on the day of the semi final and all the English supporters took
over virtually every bar in the resort to cheer their heroes on.
We were defeated but not disgraced – I am looking to buy a waistcoat to honour
the England manager Gareth Southgate who did a smashing job in the tournament!
Mind you, when we returned back home it was plain to see that our area had
also had soaring heat as the brown lawns reflected. Everyone told me they had
enjoyed watching the footie on the TV and local pubs reported fantastic takings
which is good for the economy.
We have lost a couple of real characters from our community over the last few
weeks – Malcy Coates of Cheadle and Joyce Plant of Tean.
I enjoyed wonderful times with Malcy at Cheadle United Football Club and also
over the past few decades. A man of rasping wit whose smiling face could make your
day. I will miss him dearly – RIP Malcy lad.
Joyce was a huge presence in Tean, especially on the social front with lots of
different groups. She had a close relationship with Heath House and Joyce was a
pioneer in the A50 bypass plan which made such a difference to Tean with the HGV’s
taken out of the High Street congestion.
Joyce was also a good friend to the local press and I am very grateful for all the
work she did for me. RIP Joyce, you made a difference....
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of The Voice colour magazine
Nigel Titterton
Editor & Publisher
Dear Reader,
Painsley Sixth Form College, Station Road,
Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST10 1LH
Telephone: 01538 714944
Email: office@painsley.staffs.sch.uk Web: www.painsley.co.uk
You are invited to visit Painsley’s Sixth Form
College. Join us in Painsley’s College
College can offer you and how we will
help you to cross the ‘bridge to success’
towards your journey into Higher Education,
apprenticeships or employment. During
the evening you will enjoy a tour of the
Sixth Form College and visit the brand new
Learning Resource Centre and refurbished
coffee-hub.
Painsley Sixth Form College offers:
• An outstanding and proven record in
teaching and learning.
• Academic excellence.
• Excellent enrichment opportunities
including sports, societies including the
medical and law society, trips and work
experience.
• A personal Tutor and Mentor system.
• A mature learning environment.
• An outstanding bridge to university and
employment.
• A wide range of courses available.
We welcome students from other
secondary schools of all faiths and
none - all are welcome to apply.
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O P E N E V E N I N G
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at 7.00pm in Painsley’s Hall
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Leigh
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August 27th
L
eigh Produce and Craft
Show will celebrate its
131st year by staging its
annual exhibition of garden
and crafts on Bank Holiday
Monday 27th August.
As always, the green
fingered gardeners of Leigh
parish will be exhibiting the
vegetables, flowers and fruits
of their labours and as in
previous years there will been
an increasing number of
entries in the cooking and
craft classes – no doubt
inspired by TV series such as
Bake Off, Kirstie Allsop’s
Handmade and the Great
British Sewing Bee.
As well as the show
exhibits, there will be craft
stalls and afternoon teas. The
show takes place between
2.30pm and 4pm in Leigh
Village Hall and entry costs
50p for adults, children free.
All proceeds go towards the
upkeep of the Village Hall and
help support local community
events throughout the year.
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E
nd of term activities went with a swing at Oldfields Hall,
Uttoxeter, starting with an amazing production of
‘Beauty and the Beast’ attended by none other than ex-
Spandeau Ballet frontman, Tony Hadley. 150 students from
Oldfields, joined by Year 4s from Picknalls, Richard Clarke and
Talbot First Schools, provided three nights of awe-inspiring
entertainment that prompted Tony to say the show had been,
“...incredible. For a school production, that was amazing.” He
admitted to shedding a tear at the end after an emotional and
rousing finale celebrating the enchantment being broken. It all
ended happily ever after for Belle and the Beast who cast their
own spell over the 250 strong audiences.
Sports day was also a huge success on Friday July 6th with
lots of school records being broken – even in the record-
breaking heat-wave. Students took part in a day of field and
track events and the staff were happy as they beat the parents
in the 4 x 100m relay with no cheating involved. Parents
brought picnics along to support their children. The Parent,
School and Friends Association provided ice lollies for all the
children.
Achievement in sport is a proud tradition at Oldfields Hall
and this year has been no different. The school now has no
fewer than 7 teams or individuals finishing the year as County
Champions. In addition, the U13 Girls Futsal Team finished
third in the country at the national finals.
The Oldfields Hall pop up art show was also a great success
again this year. Taking the theme of celebrating 100 years of the
RAF, stunning art work and sculpture went on display in the
town, raising £100 for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
To end a busy and successful term, leavers attended the
social event of the year on Friday 13th July. It was the Prom.
The Year Eight Prom. This year the theme was Casino Royale
and James Bond himself appeared on the night (in the form of
a life-sized cardboard cut out of Daniel Craig).
Year Seven and Eight also enjoyed a trip to Alton and Years
Five and Six are heading to Conkers for a day of canoeing,
orienteering and den building as a reward for their hard work
and excellent results.
A GOLD Performance from Oldfields Hall

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Wednesday, October 3rd
An evening to meet students, staff from Thomas Alleyne’s High
School and for you to consider all that the school has on offer.
Sixth Form Information Evening
Thursday, October 11th
An evening to meet students, staff from Thomas Alleyne’s High
School and for you to consider all that the school has on offer.
Thomas Alleyne’s High School, Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8DU
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A
New weekly evening Watercolour Class for
Beginners is to be held locally at Thomas
Alleynes High School in Uttoxeter and starts
on Monday September 10th 2018. (6.30pm – 8.30pm)
The class is being tutored by local International
Award winning Artist Ann Stringer-Paget FRSA who
is a member of the Royal Society of Arts and also the
Birmingham Watercolour Society. Ann has exhibited
regularly around the country including the
‘Patchings Art Festival’ in Calverton,
Nottingham where she demonstrates and
gives help and advice to ‘budding artists’
who visit the show.
Ann has also exhibited in London at the
Parallax Art Fair in Chelsea and The
Windsor Contemporary Art Fair as well as
the NEC’s ‘Art Materials Live’
Exhibition.
More recently, Ann was
invited to exhibit her work in
America and as a result has won
the American Art Awards in
2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Ann paints in different styles and in all
mediums and her artwork can be viewed
online by visiting the website at
www.annstringerpaget.com
Ann’s work has sold in countries around
the world including France, Germany, USA,
Scandinavia, South Africa, as well as at
home here in the UK.
She has been painting and teaching for
over 30yrs and is a very committed and
patient tutor who sympathises with the
needs of the beginner.
Ann has set up the Watercolour class at
Thomas Alleyne’s School in the evening for
people who want to learn the art of
Watercolour painting in a structured and
informal way and also for those who have
perhaps been a little afraid to try this wonderful
medium.
The classes are taught using traditional methods
and techniques which enables even the most nervous
beginner to feel comfortable and at ease very quickly.
Ann commented “The secret of my success is the
way the classes are taught which brings out the very
best in my students”.
The 10 week course takes place each Monday
evening during term time starting on Monday 10th
September 2018 in The Art Rooms at Thomas Alleyne’s
High School, Dove Bank. Uttoxeter. ST14 8DU
(6.30pm – 8.30pm)
For more information and to enrol on the course
Ann can be contacted on 07816 118776 anytime.
Admission is by prior registration only due to
anticipated demand.
Watercolour for Beginners
at Thomas Alleyne’s High
School, Uttoxeter

S
tudents from Thomas Alleyne’s celebrated their
achievements at the annual Junior Prize Giving
Event last month. A total of 71 students drawn
from years 9 and 10 received awards for their
endeavour and excellence in their studies. Students
were presented with certificates and special awards
reflecting the school’s 460 year history. Awards were
also presented to students for diligence, punctuality
and for making the most progress.
The evening is a wonderful opportunity for families
to see their children being recognised by the staff for
their hard work and achievements. Acting
Headteacher Tim Brunt said: “An evening such as this
provides an excellent chance to reflect on the
achievements of the students during the course of the
school year and it is always impressive to see how they
make the most of their academic and extra-curricular
opportunities”
Students from Thomas
Alleyne’s High School
Celebrate their Achievements

R
esidents of Rocester packed the yard of The Red
Lion Public House on Friday the 3rd of August
to both witness, and contribute, to an event
arranged to raise money to purchase a defibrillator for
the Village. The fund raising stunt was the brainchild
of local resident Georgina Graham who was the
founder member of The Rocester Village Action Team,
a group of residents who felt that not enough was
being done by the official councils, so they decided that
they would take things by the scruff of the neck to
provide much needed support for the Village.
Lending his support on the night was Uttoxeter
Film Director Shane Meadows (Once upon a time in
the Midlands) entered into the spirit of things as some
of the men volunteered to have their legs or chests
waxed and people contributed to the fund by
volunteering to go up and pull off the wax (some were
more robust than others in tearing it off). Georgina’s
main cohort on the night was former Royal Marine
Colin Wood, who’s wife Sue was only saved from death
five weeks previously by his quick thinking when she
went into cardiac arrest at 5:45 in the morning. Colin
immediately administered CPR before dialling 999 to
report her as a non-breathing casualty. They instructed
him what to do over the phone which included him
having to administer more CPR until the First
Responders arrived after 20 minutes.
‘Woody’ now realised the importance of having
defibrillators available and quickly gave his support to
the Rocester Village Action Team, and having already
raised the money to purchase one defibrillator, they
have already raised £1000 for a second. At time of
writing the night’s amount had not been finalised. The
evening wound up with Mrs. Debbie Humphries
having her head shaved for the charity. It is hoped the
evening will have raised in excess of £600 towards the
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KS3 & KS4
Open Evening
Wednesday, October 3rd
An evening to meet students, staff from Thomas
Alleyne’s High School and for you to consider all
that the school has on offer.
Sixth Form
Information Evening
Thursday, October 11th
An evening to meet students, staff from Thomas
Alleyne’s High School and for you to consider all
that the school has on offer.
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appointment to receive this year’s flu vaccinations.
If you are over 65 years of age we are offering the
Ajuvanted Trivalent vaccine recommended by NHS
England, Public Health commissioners.
You are also eligible if you have the following
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• Diabetes
• Heart, kidney or liver conditions
• Asthma, chest complaints or breathing difficulties
• Lowered immunity
• A carer
• Pregnant
Under 65’s at risk will receive the 4x Strain
(quadrivalent) flu vaccine
Please call YOUR surgery and make an appointment.
Clinics are running from September 2018
Flu Saturdays are available:
Northgate Surgery (01889 562010)
• 6th October 2018, 8am-1pm
Balance Street Practice (01889 562145)
• 29th September 2018, 7am -12noon
• 6th October 2018, 7am -12noon
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And now, 45 years later, Shades Hair and Beauty Salon is still offering excellent
value for money with all aspects of hair & beauty under one roof.
The Salon is fully licensed so clients can relax and enjoy treatment in a warm,
friendly and professional atmosphere.
I am extremely proud of the combined 70 years service Nina and Karen have
dedicated to Shades and long may it continue," added Lynn.
Hair and Beauty Unisex Salon

Glamorous Ladies Day

The 10th RBA Wealth Management Annual Charity Golf Day
took place recently at Trentham Golf Club.
RBA Wealth Management has recorded another successful
Charity Golf Day raising in excess of £6,500 which this year is being
matched by St. James’s Place, which means they will be able to
donate an amazing £13,000 to the St. James’s Place Charitable
Foundation.
A selection of first class raffle prizes were donated by the
following local businesses;
Edmonstons Butchers, The Crown Inn, White Hart, Opulence,
Denstone Hall Farm Shop, AG Products,The Boars Head, Sarah
Heathcote Beauty, Emma Bridgewater, Alton Towers, Iron Soldier
Personal Training, The Fashion Parade, Uttoxeter Valeting Centre,
Fat Boy Trim, Kim Jones Hairdressing, l’oreal, and Emilie Duclos.
Golf tees were sponsored by the following companies:
ACE, Anthon Marlow, Blythe Insurance Brokers, Bowcock &
Pursail, Stackhouse, D & G Buses, M J Lavin & Sons, MHA
Accountants, RBA Wealth Management, W Boulton Construction,
Moorland Cleaners, Elbar Worldwide, D.P.C. Accountants, P&G
Commercial Consultants, Octopus Investments, Dove
Accountants, St. James’s Place, JHAI and RJS Solicitors, Ridgeway
Caterers, Richard Dalton Ltd, The Fashion Parade.
RBA Wealth Management provided prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
placed golfers.
Results are as follows;
1st Place Peter Halford & Oliver Mustin
2nd Place Tim Sherwin & Karl Rhodes
3rd Place John Austin & Canice O’Reilly
Andrew Hackney, Director, RBA Wealth “We are delighted to
have raised over £13,000 for the St. James’s Place Charitable
Foundation. This was a special day for us being our 10th Annual
Charity Golf Day, every year we are overwhelmed with the support
and generosity from local businesses, our professional connections,
golfers and clients. Already looking forward to next year!’
Lizzie Wright, Fundraising Manager at Education for the
Children said “At EFTC, we were thrilled that RBA Wealth
Management chose to support the St. James’s Place Charitable
Foundation through their golf day. The St. James’s Place Charitable
Foundation have made an immeasurable impact on our work in
Guatemala since 2009 and they continue to enable us to change the
lives of some of Guatemala’s poorest children. RBA personally
support 7 year old Alison at the School of Hope and we are
incredibly grateful for this charity-minded company and all their
support”.
If you would like to take part in next year’s golf event or you
would like to make a donation then please contact Caroline Parker
on 01889 568444 or email Caroline Parker
RBA Charity Golf Day a huge success!

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H
ello,  my name is Roger and I
am a big chunky boy. I am a
bit of a mixed breed, but very
handsome.  When out with one of my
lovely walkers I was told that I was a
good boy because I didn’t flinch when
traffic was coming past me and I
waited patiently to cross the road.
Unfortunately my walker says I can’t
go to live with her because she has
cats, which is a shame. I would
probably like to chase them!!!!
Do you think you could like me?  I
really, really want a home of my
own.  Everybody is very nice to me,
but I am fed up of living in a kennel
and want a family to call my own.  I want to be able to potter around the garden in this lovely weather and
curl up in front of the fire in the winter.
Are you at home most of the time?  Could you love me?  I would make sure you got plenty of exercise
and I would give you lots of love if you could love me too
Hope to hear from you very soon, Roger.
You can ring me on 07531 232 542
Cheadle Waifs & Strays
Could you give me a home?
F
ormer pupils of Thomas Alleynes High School, who started at the school in 1961, attended their
sixth reunion night. Held at the Bank House Hotel in Uttoxeter, the group of around 26 ex pupils
reminisced about their old school days and those school friends who could not make it on the
night.
For most, it was 50 years since leaving the High School in the summer of 1968.
Previous reunions have taken place in 1990,2000,2006,2015 and 2017, and this year ex pupils
travelled into Uttoxeter from all parts of the UK, and Australia.
Organisers are keen to get in touch with more former pupils from 1961, who may be interested
in future reunions.
If any readers need further information, they are asked to email glenroyd@talktalk.net
The next reunion is probably going to be arranged for the end of June 2019.
Sixth reunion for Thomas
Alleynes High School ex-pupils

Monday
Uttoxeter 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Renew Church, 67 High Street, Uttoxeter
ST14 7JQ
Steph 07751 116918
Tuesday
Uttoxeter 10am & 12noon
Wilfred House, Carter Street, Uttoxeter
ST14 8EY
Steph 07751 116918
Tuesday
Cheadle 7pm
The Cheadle Academy, Station Road,
Stoke on Trent ST10 1LH
Joanne 07546 486904
Wednesday
Tean 5.00pm & 7.00pm
Greatwood Hall
Gillian 07928 556552
Wednesday
Cheadle 5.30pm & 7.30pm
The Guild Hall
Pam 07983 938240
Thursday
Cheadle 9.30am
The Guild Hall
Pam 07983 938240
Thursday
Rocester 5.00pm & 7.00pm
Rocester Football Club
Gillian 07928 556552
Saturday
Cheadle 8.30am
Cheadle Academy, New Life Centre
Sandra 07865 950774
A
hugely popular Head Teacher has been widely praised by teachers, parents
and most importantly his pupils after he retired from a Tean school. Tony
Wretham said an emotional goodbye to St Thomas’s School at the end of
term after a long and very successful career.
St. Thomas’s has been very lucky in having Mr Wretham as the Head Teacher for
the past 22 years - not many schools can say that they have had a Head Teacher who
has stayed for that long.
During his 22 years, Mr Wretham has grown the school to become the successful,
warm and happy school that it is today.
Pupils were asked what they will miss about Mr Wretham and there were several
common themes...
• He always sits and chats with us whilst he has his dinner.
• He is brilliant at music, we love his guitar and piano playing.
• He’s great fun; he always joins in with dress-up days and his superman outfit
is our favourite.
• He always encourages us to do our best in whatever we choose to do.
Mr Wretham will be missed at St Thomas’s and everyone at the school wish him
a very long and happy retirement.
He was a huge character who always put his pupils first and all the hard work
and dedication he put into St Thomas’s School leaves a wonderful legacy which will
be very hard to follow.
Head teacher retires
Tony Wretham is pictured with Maisie Titterton at her Communion recently.

Lank’s Lore
By Steve ‘Lank’ Lavin
Golden Memories from one of Uttoxeter’s Favourite Characters
P
hew. Isn’t it hot. At the time of writing this
column I’m stuck in front of my computer in the
office sweating profusely whilst it is in the 80’s
outside with everyone enjoying these gorgeous
temperatures.
We shouldn’t knock these high temperatures and
enjoy them while we can - they will be short lived if the
good old English weather is true to it’s usual form.
Unfortunately they are not to everyone’s liking
people who suffer from hay fever badly will tell you that
for them it is the worse time of year with their eyes and
noses running, sneezing, coughing and itching plus
other numerous symptoms makes their life very
uncomfortable.
Apart from the hot weather affecting people’s
health, it also brings about other problems as well.
This year as in most past years we are asked by the
water boards to conserve water by various means, do
not use a hosepipe (let your valuable
flowers and plants die) don’t water
your lawn (let it end up looking like
a desert). I bet they don’t stop
water being sprinkled on the
tennis courts at Wimbledon, one
rule for some, hey. My mate
wound us all up in the pub the
other night saying that he had had
a text message off South Staffs
Water asking him to conserve water
by having a bath with a friend (blinking
nutcase)!! Although I have actually seen one advising
you to not have a bath but take a 4 minute shower
instead. It’s alright for them to dictate how much water
we should use but they do not reduce your bills unless
you are on a water meter that’s probably a thing to think
about in the future if you haven’t already got one.
It makes me grin in this country with all these water
bans as soon as we have had more than a weeks
continuous sunshine all the water boards start laying
down all the rules and regulations for our useage to us,
how do you think they cope in countries like Spain
where they never seem to run out even though their
rainfall every year is a fraction that we get, bad
management I say.
Then comes the fires. This year they appear to be
getting worse and worse at this time of writing they are
springing out closer to home with a lot of the
Staffordshire Moorlands ablaze that is apart from the
others in the Yorkshire Moors and various other
locations throughout the country. Most of these are
weather related but some unfortunately are started
deliberately or by people leaving barbecues unattended,
what is the matter with people don’t they realise the
dangers of such silly acts.
It is frightening really when you consider what
devastation they have caused in countries like
Australia and the USA who tend to get them
regularly through the summer months. I hope
we don’t end up like a lot of these unfortunate
people who are caught up in them and not
only lose their properties and possessions but
their lives as well.
I suppose we are lucky in one respect in this
country as we don’t get plagued with the Mossies
like they do in most European countries. You have
probably like me been on holiday abroad and been
bitten by these nasty creatures. I was bitten abroad in
Turkey during a holiday once and I can tell you it was
not very pleasant. My foot came up like a flipper and
you could not stick a pin in me without going through
one of them and the pain was
excruciating it certainly ruined my
holiday.
I can give you a
good tip though if
you are ever bitten by a mossie
given to me by an old Greek
chap I met on holiday a
few years ago. Cover
the bite with Natural
Yogurt it works wonders I can tell you.
My mate has got the right idea if this warm spell is
not to your liking do as he as done and take a cruise
around Iceland and the Shetland Islands, nice and cool
for you there.
Failing that if you want to cool down a bit try a trip
out to Harry’s One Stop Shop in Davies Drive, it’s lovely
and cool there, although his shop probably is a bit on
the extreme side there in the winter when the staff have
to go outside for a warm. (Sorry Harry if you are
reading this)!!
Secondary to this a nice place to cool down is Birds
Bakery in High Street it’s worth calling in there to just
buy a cake or some of their other excellent products as
their air conditioning is fantastic on a very warm day
to help you to cool down a bit!!
I think personally the worst part about these warm
spells is the overweight people wearing shorts, my local
pub has banned them because it is putting drinkers off
their beer!!!
We should not moan about these hot spells really
and enjoy them as lets be fair this country has enough
cold and wet weather most of the year to contend with.
Till next time, enjoy the weather while it lasts.
Lank
Ginny’s Community Corner
by Ginny Gibson of Uttoxeter
W
hen your children are leaving the house for
school or a visit to their friend, what is the
one thing they take with them, normally
their rucksack/school bag. Imagine if they were having
to leave home in a hurry and scared and they didn’t
have time to take their bag, I know I would be lost, but
for a child that loss is compounded by confusion on
why they are leaving home so quickly. In 2014 the
NSPCC provided a sad fact, 48,000 children in the UK,
had to flee their homes and go to emergency
accommodation, most of them were leaving because of
a violent situation.
So now imagine they are in the emergency
accommodation and they are presented with a Buddy
Bag, that has toiletries, pyjamas, socks and underwear,
plus comfort items such as a book, a photo frame and
a teddy bear. One of the mothers wrote a thank you
post card, “I was so surprised and really grateful to
receive 2 Buddy Bags for my children, I had hardly
anything with me, because we had to leave so rapidly,
it’s a great idea and helped a lot”
So where did the idea of a Buddy Bag come from?
Karen Williams, the founder of Buddy Bag
Foundation was inspired to start the charity after a visit
to Australia where she met the founders of The
Alannah and Madeline Foundation, who provide
Buddy Bags to children in Australian emergency care
system. Karen came back and saw the statistic on the
NSPCC website and decided that Buddy Bags were
needed here too.
Starting very small, the Buddy Bag Foundation has
just packed its 14,700th bag and by the time you read
this article, it will be more. The Bags are packed for a
range of children’s’ ages and are tailored according to
age groups and gender and cater specifically for
children aged 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-16 years old.
But how do you get toiletries, pyjamas, socks etc
into rucksacks, this is where the magic really happens.
Buddy Bags have a brigade of women and men who
spend hours of time in village halls packing up bags to
be distributed to the emergency centres all over the UK.
To find the next Brigade session, then visit the
Facebook page www.facebook.com/pg/BuddyBag
Foundation/events/ and go along and help out.
But for a business, a Buddy Bag Brigade event,
could be a get way to do a team building day, plus it is
a great community and socially responsible
opportunity too. Why not get in touch with Karen and
find out how your company can get involved.
Of course, with any charity, they need funding:
Each donation of £25.00 ensures that one child will
receive a complete Buddy Bag. A donation of £5.00
helps us to provide toiletries to a child in need. A
donation of £15.00 helps us to provide toiletries,
underwear and pyjamas to a child in need. A donation
of £20.00 helps us to provide toiletries, underwear,
pyjamas and a cuddly teddy bear.
Each bag also has a postcard in it, so that the Buddy
Bag Foundation receives feedback from the
Mothers/Fathers and Children on what the Buddy Bag
meant to them, one boy wrote, “Thank you so much
for my Teddy, because it helped me stop crying when I
thought about my Dad”.
To get in touch and find out how you can help, be
it your time or a financial donation, please email
hello@buddybagfoundation.co.uk or send a letter to
The Buddy Bag Foundation, PO Box 8229,
Swadlincote, DE11 1GA or call 07976 962986 and if
you need any further information, then the website has
lots of great postcards and newsletters on it too.
https://buddybagfoundation.co.uk/our-story/
In time of trauma, a child needs something to hold
on to, a Buddy Bag has proved to be something very
special to hold on too.

A
former Royal Marines Commando has
changed his uniform and now drives out dirt
and grime as opposed to rolling in it. Ian
North, 55 years old, a local lad from Barlaston, has seen
a niche in the market and is plugging it with Zero Dry
Time Ltd, a carpet and upholstery cleaning system that
leaves no residue, does not need water and no soggy
‘dog’ smell.
“The lessons I learnt whilst serving in the Royal
Marines have stood me in good stead” said Ian. “Never
leaving an area until the job is done and done right
has proved invaluable in completing a task. If there is
a stain on your sofa or carpet that can be removed, I’ll
continue to remove it until it’s been completely
eliminated, something I learnt years ago in training. I
can remove stains that no one else can.”
With over 50 years in development, the Zero Dry
Time cleaning system is ready to use as soon as the
operator leaves. Carpets are not designed to get wet.
Dry cleaning carpets means they stay cleaner for
longer and with organic cleaning products, they are
non toxic for family and pets. Everything is stain
guarded as a matter of course. Ian goes on “my results
are exceptional and consistent. That’s what drew me to
this. I was taught attention to detail in week one of
Commando training and it has remained with me ever
since.”
A former Royal Marines Commando
cleaning carpets, whatever next!
Call Ian on 0800 1804901
or email ian.north@zerodrytime.com
www.facebook.com/ZDTstaffordshire
Before After
Before After
A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E A T U R E
Former Royal
Marines Commando
goes from rolling in
the muck to driving
out the muck

The Cheadle Academy Prom 2018

T
he participants were asked to look deep
into their future lives in a bid to uncover
what really matters to them. When asked
to write a letter to describe their ideal future lives,
people were very good at imagining it. But many
didn’t know how they were going to achieve it or
how to take the next step to build a bridge from
now to that future self by putting a plan in place
to get there.
Key well-being aspirations
The writing exercise uncovered how people
really envisage their life in the future. The letters
illustrate that well-being in old age pivots on
simple hopes (family, health and happiness) rather
than extravagant financial ambitions. A well-
balanced life was a key aspiration for many
respondents. The letters confirm a clear hierarchy
of needs and aspirations in life that many of us
would have expected: family/partner, followed by
career and financial security, followed by hobbies
and interests, including friends.
While a handful of the respondents hope for
lottery wins or gold medal glory, the
overwhelming majority express their desire to
remain healthy and active in old age and to live
‘comfortably’ with some degree of financial
security. The letters revealed a nation aspiring to
much more grounded ambitions: the centrality of
family, a desire to travel, to learn throughout life,
and to have fulfilling but balanced careers with a
good work/life balance.
Family, health and happiness
It’s not surprising that family, health and
happiness are central pillars for people’s well-
being. What is surprising is how unprepared most
people are to achieve the dreams they have
described. The letters are wonderfully optimistic,
but there is a reality check. The findings showed
that people underestimate their required size of
pensions pots by up to £550,000, while many
people who have the capacity to save aren’t doing
so.
By using the letter as a catalyst, once you know
what your goals are, the next step is to plan for
them. To support the letter writing campaign, a
study was also commissioned to gauge people’s
current well-being and life goals[2]. The survey
indicates a fundamental disconnect between the
life people aspire to and their life now.
Prevention barriers
The study found over half (54%) of people
plan their lives only days (31%) or weeks (23%)
ahead. While 14% of respondents said they plan
for years ahead, very few (4%) plan for future
decades. This may explain why only 11% of UK
adults with life goals know how they will achieve
them.
When it comes to life goals for the future,
travel is a primary ambition for over two in
five people (44%), followed by eating well (40%),
getting fit (39%), more time with friends and
family (36%) and better work/life balance (20%).
Money is the main thing (33%) preventing people
from achieving their goals, then motivation (28%),
followed by energy and time as barriers in equal
measure (26%).
Path to financial freedom
When it comes to financial goals, one in five
people (20%) have none whatsoever. Among those
with goals in mind, the same percentage of people
(20%) have not worked out a strategy and don’t
know how they will achieve their specific goals.
The top financial goals are: save for a rainy day
(43%); earn more money (32%); save for a special
occasion (21%); reduce or clear debts (19%); and
buy property and pay off mortgage (both 17%).
Your finances touch just about every aspect of
your life. Your personal life and your financial life
are not separate – they intertwine with each other.
Your path to financial freedom means identifying
and harnessing your dreams and bringing them
alive. We can help you find an answer. Whatever
stage of life you’re at, we can guide you through
the opportunities and challenges you face.
Source data:
[1] The Brewin Dolphin letter writing project
asked 500 UK adults to write a letter to their
future selves deep into old age – a letter their
‘future self ‘ may discover and read as they reflect
back on life. Methodology: online survey
completed by 500 economically active respondents
aged 18–65. Fieldwork by Trajectory from 12–20
April 2018.
[2] The survey polled over 2,000 UK adults about
their life now, their well-being and attitude to
money, plus also what they want in the future –
personal and financial goals, and how they’ll
achieve them. Methodology: online survey was
completed by 2,004 UK adults (18+). Fieldwork by
Opinium from 11–14 May 2018.
START PLANNING
DECADES AHEAD
We all want to fulfil our life plans, so
the earlier you know where you want
to get to, the better chance you have
of getting there.
Ideally, it’s essential to start planning
decades ahead to map out the life you
want for yourself and your family. The
process of writing the letter should
prompt that thinking and planning
and hopefully that conversation with
your partner and family. To discuss
your situation or to arrange a meeting,
please contact us – we look forward to
hearing from you.
Back to
the future
By Brian Mellor
Uncovering what really matters to you is the key to
the planning process
Have you ever thought about writing a letter to yourself to describe
your ideal future life, long-term life goals and the process of how
to plan for them? Imagining what you want your life to be like in
the long term when you retire will help you think much further
ahead than you might have done before. Research conducted for a
new campaign[1] shows that over half (54%) of people plan their
lives only days (31%) or weeks (23%) ahead.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E A T U R E
Information is based on our current understanding of taxation legislation and regulations. Any levels and
bases of, and reliefs from, taxation are subject to change. Tax treatment is based on individual
circumstances and may be subject to change in the future. Although endeavours have been made to
provide accurate and timely information, we cannot guarantee that such information is accurate as of the
date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No individual or company should act
upon such information without receiving appropriate professional advice after a thorough review of their
particular situation. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions.

PainsleyProm
2018
Cheadle Carnival 2018

Chocolate and Passion Fruit Cake
I am always thinking of new ideas for cakes when
we have a big family get together. I always try to come
up with something new to surprise everyone. My
Chocolate and Passion fruit cake came about as a
natural progression from my Chocolate and Jaffa
Orange cake. It is a bit of an effort to make, but very
delicious.
You will need 3 x 20cm sandwich tins
For your passion fruit curd
1 large free range egg.
2 egg yolks
250 ml passion fruit puree ( I used Le Fruit de Monin
- used for fruit smoothies/cocktails)
100g caster sugar
25g cornflour
Chocolate cake
130 g unsalted butter
225g light brown sugar
75g caster sugar
3 large free range eggs
200g plain flour
50g good quality cocoa powder
one and a half tsp of baking powder
half a tsp sea salt
75ml strong coffee
75ml milk
Passion fruit syrup
50 ml passion fruit syrup (as before)
100g caster sugar
50ml water
Chocolate Ganache
200g good quality dark chocolate (70 cocoa solids)
finely chopped
200g milk chocolate
35g butter
225 ml double cream
Chocolate Glaze
130g good quality dark chocolate (70 cocoa solids)
finely chopped
250 ml double cream
2 tbsp golden syrup
Firstly, you will need to make the passion fruit curd.
Put the passion fruit puree in a small pan and simmer.
Whisk the egg, the egg yolks, sugar and
cornflour until smooth and pale.
Pour the passion fruit puree over the
egg mixture, whisking to combine. Put the
mixture back into the pan and bring to the
boil, whisking all the time until the mixture
has thickened.
Put the passion fruit curd into a bowl,
covering with clingflim to prevent a skin
forming. Chill until needed.
Heat your oven to 160 fan, and grease
and line your three sandwich tins. Beat
together your butter and sugars until light
and fluffy. Add the eggs, a little at a time
until fully combined. In a separate bowl,
mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder
and sea salt. In a jug, combine the coffee
and milk. Mix the flour mixture into the
egg mixture one third at a time, alternating
with the coffee, until fully combined.
Divide your mixture between your three
cake tins and bake for approximately 30
mins or until the cake springs back when
touched. Cool your cakes in the tin for 10
minutes before turning out onto a wire rack
to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, make your
passion fruit syrup by putting your puree,
sugar and water into a small pan and
simmering until the sugar has dissolved.
Next make your ganache by putting the
finely chopped dark and milk chocolate
together with the butter into a bowl. Put the
cream into a small pan and bring to a
simmer. Pour this over the chocolate and
stir until smooth. Leave to one side until
thickened and spreadable.
You are now ready to assemble your
cake. Place the bottom layer of cake onto a piece of
baking paper and brush with the passion fruit syrup.
Next spread half of the passion fruit curd and one third
of the ganache. Repeat with the second layer.
Sandwich the layers together and then for the final
layer, brush with the remaining syrup and place syrup
side down on top. Spread the remaining ganache over
the top and sides of the cake and place in the fridge to
set.
For your glaze, put the finely chopped chocolate in
a bowl. Heat the cream and golden syrup in a small
pan until simmering. Pour over the chocolate and mix
until smooth. Leave until slightly thickened.
Put the cake onto a wire rack and pour the glaze
over , allowing it to drip down the sides until it covers
the entire cake. Allow the cake to set for a few minutes
before transferring it onto a cake stand.
I decorated my cake with some edible flowers and
glitter. The cake will keep for several days if kept in the
fridge.
A new favourite with my family. Not my easiest
cake to make, but well worth it when it makes my
family happy!
Karen’s Cake Corner
by Karen Hill
I
have just sat down to write this month’s musings
following a walk along the lane with my dog. There
is most definitely a bright, golden haze on the
meadow, or at least on the field near where we live.
Summer is still here and what a summer it has been
although these dry, hot months do not suit everybody.
Farmers and all other agriculturists have been praying
for rain as livestock and crops are being severely
threatened. If only it would rain at night!
There is a lot of nostalgia around as the ‘Summer
of 1976’ is recalled. I remember it well. I was in Lower
Sixth, approaching my 17th birthday. There were long,
hot sunny days and the drought and hosepipe ban had
no impact upon this selfish young woman. However, I
do remember the water level of our local reservoir
being so low that the village that had been drowned to
make way for said reservoir was revealed. The church
spire and roofs of houses were clearly visible. The music
of the era reflected the warmth and sunshine. Abba
topped the Charts (I thought that I was the original
‘Dancing Queen’) as well as Wings, Dr. Hook and Elton
John and Kiki Dee. Cheesecloth and flared jeans were
the height of fashion.
Nostalgia is a very strong sentiment and I have
written before how the opening beats of a song or a
smell or a taste can evoke a vivid memory. Nostalgia is
facing me this weekend as there is a reunion at my
teacher training college in Birmingham. I have opted
not to attend as my thinking is that, as I haven’t kept in
touch with all these nearly 60 year olds, why would I
want to spend an evening with them?
My mother gave me some sound advice many years
ago: you can’t keep in touch with everybody. And she
was right. Maybe in tribute to my seventeen-year-old
self I’ll don a pair of flares (my daughter assures me that
they are coming back) and a cheesecloth top and dance
around the lounge to ‘Dancing Queen’ this Saturday
evening. I am sure that Abba will feature in the playlist
in a disco held in a lecture theatre 50 or more miles
away…as it did over 40 summers ago.
My Monthly Musings
by Cecily Cowans of Cheadle

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Povey’s People
by Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott
‘Everybody thinksh arm bloody daft!’ Cyril
Swettenham was feeling sorry for himself. Cyril was forty
and lived with his mother and had problems holding a job
down. He had tried many things but he was wide open to
having the wet taken out of him and anything new that he
tried usually ended in disaster. I felt really sorry for him
as he was basically a nice bloke.
‘What’s up with thee Cyril?’ I asked him quietly. ‘Who’s
bin getting on to thee?’
‘Ar’ve got chance of a job’, he said hollowly’... ‘but ar
dunner know if thee’l ‘ave me… thee knowsht what arm
lark at interviews’
‘Listen mester!’ I said sternly, ‘They’t as good as the
next mon... get in theer an’ tell ‘em what’s what... what’s
the job anyroad?’
‘Drivin’’, he said. ‘Adger Dean as works on that buildin’
site dine Tean reckons as theer after a driver fer fetchin’
stuff in...’
‘They goo fer it owd soul,’ I said. So jaw to the fore,
Cyril took himself off to the building site, and at half past
four that afternoon, he was knocking on my door full of
the joys.
‘Ar’ve got it!’, he enthused, ‘Ah start in th’ mornin’ at
seven er clock - ar’ve got goo someweer fer th’ ‘lectricians...
Hey - worrabite that then eh?’
‘Ah towd thee didner ar? Theyt as good as the next
mon they at Cyril… Get in theer an’ give it some welly!’
The next morning, Cyril turned up for work and he
was to go to Rists Wires and Cables to collect a load of
electrical goods.
‘Weers Rists?’, he asked the foreman.
‘It’s in Newcastle’, the foreman told him. ‘You go into
Newcastle round all the roundabouts, then you carry on
for another mile and you come to another roundabout
with a big pub on the left called The Milehouse. You turn
left down there - it’s called Milehouse Lane, and you go
down there to the bottom and on your right, you’ll see a
big factory called Rists Wires and Cables. Just explain
where you’re from - they’re expecting you... check you’ve
got all the stuff and come straight back. Don’t hang about...
there’s thirty blokes here who can’t do anything until you
get back.’ Without more ado and feeling very important,
Cyril jumped into the transit and headed off. Rists Wires
and Cables was about an hour from Tean but by ten thirty
Cyril wasn’t back.
Another hour went by and he still hadn’t returned. By
lunchtime, and still conspicuous by his absence, the
foreman telephoned Rists and asked if the stuff had been
collected.
‘No!’, they told him, ‘Its still here on the deck.’ The
foreman rang Cyril’s home and his mother confirmed that
he had not come back home for any reason; he rang the
police who said that there had been no report of any
accidents and he approached Adjer Dean who was as
puzzled as he was as to what had happened. Cyril had
seemingly disappeared off the face of the Earth. Another
van was dispatched to Rists, the gear collected and duly
taken to the site and work commenced.
When I got home from work, Cyril was still missing
and when I went round their house, his mother was beside
herself with worry, then at half past nine that night, I was
having a pint in Tummy Dawkins’s pub when Little Nelly
who worked behind the bar took a phone call asking for
me.
Puzzled, I took the call and was amazed to hear Cyril’s
voice.
‘Ah’ve run ite o’ bloody petrol’, he shouted. ‘...un ar’ve
got no money….’
‘Where are you?’, I gasped.
‘Newark’, howled Cyril. ‘At least, that’s weer ar think ar
am…. Thees a sign ‘ere what says Newark’.
‘What the hell are you doing in Newark?’ I shouted,
‘You’re supposed to have gone to Newcastle to collect
some electrical stuff from Rists Wires and Cables….’
‘Ar’ve bin theer’, yapped Cyril. ‘Ar’ve bin ow ower
Newcastle un no bugger’s erd o’ Rists wires un cables…
an’ nar ar’ve run ite o’ petrol un ar’ve got no money… arm
gooin’ thump that bloody foreman who sent me ow that
way - fer nowt. Theer mental up theer... thee couldner
understand may an’ ar couldner understand them. As he
prattled on, a horrible realisation manifested itself in my
brain.
‘Cyril’, I said in a low voice, ‘Which way did you go to
Newcastle?’
‘Uttoxeter, Derby, M1 then yer drive fer miles an’
miles, but ar was owrate ‘cause ar’ve got this road atlas…’
Cyril had gone to Newcastle on Tyne.
It was a godawful job getting Cyril back home. Me and
Adger Dean went over to Newark. It took us until three in
the morning to find him which we did eventually - in
Newark police station and he was a nervous wreck when
we eventually caught up with him. He was in no fit state
to drive.
Adjer drove the van back and went to work in it the
next day.
Incredibly, Cyril didn’t get the sack and the foreman
didn’t get thumped. There was only one thing to do and
the next day, they all had a good laugh about it. The next
time that Cyril was sent on an errand, they made doubly
sure that he knew where he was going, who he had got to
see when he got there and how to get back. They gave him
a mobile phone and if anything untoward happened, he
was to ring the site and speak to the foreman. Cyril held
that job for many years and luckily Adjer Dean and me
didn’t have to go to Newark again.
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Four Years
by Bill Woodier, formerly of Rocester, now living in Cheadle
How this article came to be
published in“The Voice”.
One of the DVD’s I produced in 2017,
aimed at members of “Rocester Through
the Years” Facebook group, contained a
short section called”1959”, one of the Four
Years covered in this article. This was seen
by Les Humphries. Speaking to Les shortly
after, he said he would like to do an article
based on my RAF days, for inclusion in his
column in The Voice.
I set about putting my recollections
into words and added photos. The result
was then sent to Les. Les liked what he
read & spoke to the Editor of the Voice
with a view to publishing the complete
article in instalments.
W
e hadn’t been back at Marham
for many weeks when
Volunteers were needed for
another detachment, this time to Malaya.
I volunteered and was accepted, much to
my Mothers dismay, as the Malaya
Emergency was still ongoing. We flew out
in a De-Havilland Comet 2C, a modified
version of the world’s first Jet Airliner,
modified, since the early version, after a
successful first few years, started falling
out of the sky due to metal fatigue.
The flight to Singapore include stop
offs at Cyprus (Nicosia), Pakistan
(Karachi), & Ceylon (now known as Sri
Lanka).
We had a few days in Singapore,
waiting for the supply run to RAAF
Butterworth, which was very close to
Penang Island. This flight was in a Douglas
Dakota & called at Kuala Lumpur.
My time at Butterworth was the only
period during the four years’ service, that
I neither made my bed, cleaned the billet,
washed or iron any clothes. We were
encouraged to pay local “Amahs” to do
these things, which they did for a very
reasonable sum. Oh & being on
detachment meant, no parades or other
duties.
Although there was still a “state of
emergency” while I was there, the scariest
experience was after a night out on Penang
Island, we missed the last ferry back to the
mainland. Now Penang was a “Duty Free”
Island, you could be required to pay duty
on items bought there if you took them to
the mainland. This meant that there were
high speed “Customs Launches” patrolling
the sea between Penang & the mainland,
to catch any would be smugglers. The
solution to our getting back to
Butterworth was to pay a rather dubious
character with an oversized rowing boat,
with outboard engine, to take us back to
the beach on the edge of Butterworth
camp. The scary bit was seeing the
searchlight of the customs launch
scanning the water looking for anyone
crossing illegally. The second, shall we say
“less than comfortable” experience, was
the taxi ride from Butterworth to the
railway station at Ipoh, some 60 miles
away, for our return to Singapore. The 24-
hour train journey was a never to be
forgotten experience.
De-Havilland Comet 2C at RAF Cosford Museum
Douglas DC-3 Dakota in flight & interior view almost identical to the one we flew in from Singapore to Butterworth.
617 “Dambusters” Sqn visit Butterworth

Down on the Farm
by Angela Sargent
W
ell, isn’t the year whizzing past at a
frightening speed and we’re already into
August and harvesting.
We will be cutting the winter barley and wheat,
leaving the stubble to be worked later and the Pheasants
will be picking over the dropped grain, the field mice
and rabbits running away from the noisy combines
cutting the crops.
Tractors, trailers, balers filling the country lanes,
narrowed by the hogweed, cow parsleys and brambles,
long days and lots of work.
78% of arable crops are cereals ( 4% are potatoes,
13% is oilseed rape) and these need to be kept clean of
weed seed, chemical residue etc to gain the best price,
having taken the trouble to get them at the correct
moisture and nutritional content.
The real term food price has fallen over the last four
years to 2008 values, according to Gov statistics.
U.K. Self sufficiency is less than 50% now and with
Brexit looming, as farmers, we will have to use
technology in all its forms to compete with world prices
or have to be recompensed for not doing, to allow us
to compete.
Food security means having access to healthy and
safe food at all times and this has led to food standards
being created. To meet these standards assurance
schemes have been created, regulating the arable
industry as much as any other.
Along the lanes and farm drives Yarrow with its
pink and white flower heads is growing, along with the
Self-heal (used for sore throats).
The hedges are full with the nightshades- Woody
nightshade with its fuschia like purple flowers, giving
way to red berries, Black nightshade with its tomato-
like flowers and cherry black berries and Deadly
nightshade-’Belladonna’- with its purple veined bell
shaped flowers, from which we get ‘Atropine’ used for
eye surgery and all poisonous!
Big, fat light-grey Wood Pigeons sit heavily on
roads and fences, clumsily flapping and leaving it until
the last minute to get out of the way, flocking into the
fields to clean them of grain.
And Ted and Pip help to fetch lambs in for
weighing and sorting for market, hopefully slowly and
calmly!
Let The Voice Be With You
by Les Humphries of Rocester
W
ell readers, what a cracking Summer it’s been
with all that wall to wall sunshine. I know we
need some rain, particularly for the farmers,
but we have to make the best of a good Summer, Lord
knows we don’t get many of them these days do we? If
we had weather like this every year we wouldn’t need to
go abroad for our holidays. The only snag over here
when you are travelling, apart from those ruddy cyclists,
are traffic cones, miles of ‘em, and more often than not,
no work going on inside them!
My good lady and I were heading for the motorway
when we hit a solid line of traffic, moving but very
slowly, wagons pumping out fumes as they trundled
along, all because a complete lane leading to the
roundabout was coned off for almost a mile, completely
empty all the way until we got to the roundabout which
was fully open. Why cone a lane off for no reason in the
middle of the main holiday season ? It’s as if the
Highways people do it on purpose to cause as much
disruption as they can to keep in line with Airports and
British Rail who do the same!
The politicians of all parties are still haggling over
Brexit, with the Sobry’s and Rees Moggs of this world at
one another’s throats instead of trying to find a solution
to bring it together, with some people even calling for
another referendum. Some millionaire ex footballer
called Lineker has now jumped on the bandwagon to
start a movement calling for another vote. Apparently
he’s now the highest paid presenter on the BBC. If he
wants to dabble in the politics of this Country he should
give up his salary and become a politician.
I must apologise to anybody who turned up for The
Churnet Valley Male Voice Choir’s Concert on the 4th
of August which I mentioned in the last Issue of ‘The
Voice’ as there was no Concert. Special apologies to
Cedric our fixture Secretary who had kittens when he
read it! There IS a Concert however at St. Stephen’s
Church, Fradley at 14.45 on Sunday the 16th of
September at which you would be more than welcome.
Whilst I am handing out apologies, I also owe one
to the Revd Liz Jones, the new lady Vicar of Rocester,
Hollington, Croxden and Denstone. In the article
pertaining to the Wimbledon event I wrongly named
her husband Peter, when it should of course have been
Terry. I either had sausage fingers last month, or I’m
losing it big time!
Continuing on Rocester events, (all connected to St.
Michaels). Following the aforementioned Wimbledon
event, we had the Summer Fete, which despite England
playing in the World Cup on the same day, proved to be
a great success. Particularly
popular was a display by the
Prison drug dog’s
demonstration but of course
all the usual attractions were
present - many stalls, face
painting etc. The day
rounded off with an evening
of karaoke fun with
refreshments provided,
winding up late in the
evening, raising over £1000.
Well done all!
Plenty more to come as well, so get your diaries out
folks. Saturday September 15th and Sunday 16th St.
Michaels will be holding an Arts and Crafts Festival.
10am to 3pm on both days terminating with a Songs of
Praise at 3pm on the Sunday. In attendance will be local
artists, displays, poetry and music. There will be have a
go areas, and lots more, not least the famous bacon
butties! Unfortunately Saturday the 15th is also
Denstone’s Carnival day so there is a clash of loyalties
involved. But on the other hand, why not take in both?
The hard working ‘Backstage Team’ at Rocester
Church are already preparing for St. Michael’s
Remembrance Weekend Festival “Battles over Rocester’s
Tribute”. The Church will be open from 10am to 3pm on
Saturday the 10th of November, then following the
Annual Service of Remembrance at 10;30 on Sunday the
11th, it will be open until the buglers sound the tribute
at 18:55 followed by the lighting of the Beacon in the
Churchyard at 19:00hrs. The Church Bells will then ring
out at 19:05hrs to herald a Service for Peace around the
World which the Schools have been invited to take part
in. There is a lot more happening during this event
which I will cover in the next edition of ‘THE Voice’.
The Denstone Players have also been extremely busy
presenting their Variety Show, for two nights only, at
Denstone Village Hall. Once again the local population
turned out in droves in their support, with a huge
turnout on the 29th of around 80 people, with a few less
on Saturday, which was also Armed Forces Day. On the
bill were Singers, Dancers, Gymnastics, sketches and
even a play written by our own Dave Brown which had
previously won an award when performed for Medical
Students.
Rehearsals are well under way for our next
production” Improbable Fiction” a comedy by Alan
Ayckbourne which will be performed on the 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd of November, and will then be followed by
rehearsals for our next Panto “Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs” which will take place in February. At the
Denstone Players meeting in July a cheque for £500 was
presented to the Kathryn House Charity. Pictured below
is Chairman Dave Shooter presenting it to Mrs. Sally
Whitmore.
Training is well underway for Uttoxeter Rugby Club
under new coach Nigel Hall in preparation for the New
Season, gaining a Sevens Trophy along the way. There
are a couple of warm up games this month, (both away)
before the first League match takes place at Oldfields on
September the 8th against visiting Cannock who got the
‘double’ over the town last Season, so the lads will be
keen to get revenge this term, they should certainly be
fit enough!
Finishing on a sad note, I was sorry to read of the
passing of Jackie Lavin in the last edition of “The Voice”.
I had known Jackie for many years both from work
when she used to deliver printed matter to JCB when I
was on the front desk, also socially at Oldfields
functions. My condolences go to Lank and family, and I
am sure I speak on behalf of many readers of the “The
Voice” who knew this lovely lady.
TTFN LES...

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Uttoxeter Rotary is always looking for new
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minded individuals who get together regularly to
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a great sense of fun and friendship in all we do.
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T
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was held on Saturday, 4th August at Churnet Meadows,
the home of Frances and Bill Sherratt from 10.00a.m. to
12.30p.m. It was a very busy morning with a variety of
attractions, including a tempting cake and produce stall, fancy
goods, raffle, guess the height of the bottle and guess the price
of the basket of groceries. Refreshments were also on offer.
Visitors came from across the Benefice and neighbouring
parishes as well as members from local Mothers’ Union
Branches. It was a beautiful summer’s morning, warm, sunny
and plenty of blue sky, the perfect setting for relaxing in the
beautiful garden, enjoying the refreshments with the scent of
Sweet Peas in the air. It was a chance for friends old and new
to spend some quality time together, while raising funds for
Mothers’ Union Charities at home and abroad.
The amount raised was £415.00. Thanks to everyone who
supported us.
Anthony Fellows on behalf of Uttoxeter Choral Society
U
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represented a new departure for the choir, a joint concert with
Welsh choir ‘Cavatina’, based in Penarth south of Cardiff; and
a return visit to Penarth on the following Saturday. The same
programme was used for both concerts, although the Penarth
programme had the benefit of the delightful Grace Bermingham,
soprano, to sing the solo parts. Grace has an extensive repertoire in
choral and opera, and has sung with the Choral Society on several
occasions.
The concert began with an arrangement of the Swedish song ‘Trilo’,
traditionally sung by fishermen’s wives as they wait on the quayside
for the men and their boats to return. This item is made more complex
by requiring each section of the choir to vary the length of their notes
as they deem fit, a recipe for total disharmony if not handled
competently. Glad to say that both choirs were sufficiently competent!
Following on was the title work of the evening, ‘A Sprig of Thyme’.
This is a compilation of Folk songs from the British Isles and Ireland,
arranged by John Rutter. The work began with ‘The Bold Grenadier’,
a song of seduction…by an opportunist soldier to a pretty country
maid! Next, the popular Tyneside, ‘Keel Row’. As in the song, the lads
listened while the lassies paid them compliments! Continuing through
the songbook, the augmented choir sang the bittersweet ‘The Willow
Tree’, a song of unrequited love, before ‘The Sprig of Thyme’ itself, and
the Irish traditional ‘Down by the Sally Gardens’, each a caution to
every maiden to be careful in your choice of boyfriend!
Five more songs completed the song cycle, including another Irish
melody, ‘I Know Where I’m Going’, sung by the soprano and alto
sections… who definitely knew where they were going… and did so
with perfect grace! Later, the men of the choir, again complemented
by the alto section, had an opportunity to demonstrate their
capabilities with the English traditional ‘Miller of Dee’, whilst the song
cycle ended with the lovely melody of ‘Afton Water’.
In Uttoxeter the second part of the concert began with a medley
sung by visiting soprano, Amy van Walsum from the Birmingham
Conservatoire who sang three compositions by modern female
composers.
The concert ended with three items, the first ‘When the Thorn
Blows’, specially written for the Welsh choir; the composer of which
was in the audience at both venues. Possibly one of the most loved of
choral pieces, ‘The Blue Bird’, a poem by Mary E Coleridge set to music
by Charles Villiers Stamford, followed. Grace Bermingham taking the
solo part at the Penarth concert. The concert closed with another
Swedish song, a hymn for summertime, ‘The Earth Adorned’.
The choirs’ conductors were Jakob Grubbström, of Uttoxeter
Choral Society, and Alex Thacker of Cavatina. Accompanying on the
piano at both venues was David Butler of the Welsh choir.
At Oldfield’s School an audience of around sixty people enjoyed
the café style setting...with wine and strawberries to accompany the
music! At Penarth tea and cake was in evidence!
From September the Choral Society will have a new Musical
Director, Jakob Grubbström leaving to take up a prestigious
directorship in his native Sweden.
The Society wishes to acknowledge the help and support of
Uttoxeter Town Council and the Uttoxeter Lions in making this joint
music exchange possible; and in encouraging Classical choral music
singing in the area.
A festival of Summer
Songs, Wine and
Strawberries!

Uttoxeter Town Football Team were presented with a new Home Kit by Peter Douglas (on right) to
UTFC chairman Peter Clewer (on left) with Team Captain Doug Price (in centre). Peter Douglas has
continued his support with Sponsorship of the Home strip for the next 2 years, having sponsored the
team for many years.
Uttoxeter Town
Football Club
Fixtures 2018/19
Mon 27-Aug-18 Rocester Uttoxeter Town 19:45
Sat 01-Sep-18 Uttoxeter Town Cadbury Athletic 15:00
Sat 08-Sep-18 Stapenhill Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 15-Sep-18 Uttoxeter Town Walsall Wood 15:00
Tues 18-Sep-18 Pershore Town Uttoxeter Town 19:45
Sat 22-Sep-18 Uttoxeter Town Heather St. John’s 15:00
Sat 29-Sep-18 Studley Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 06-Oct-18 Uttoxeter Town Lichfield City 15:00
Sat 13-Oct-18 Uttoxeter Town Atherstone Town 15:00
Sat 20-Oct-18 Littleton Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 27-Oct-18 Uttoxeter Town Hinckley AFC 15:00
Sat 03-Nov-18 Nuneaton Griff Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 10-Nov-18 Uttoxeter Town Heath Hayes 15:00
Sat 24-Nov-18 Uttoxeter Town Stapenhill 15:00
Sat 01-Dec-18 Racing Club Warwick Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 08-Dec-18 Coventry Copsewood Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 22-Dec-18 Uttoxeter Town Paget Rangers 15:00
Wed 26-Dec-18 Uttoxeter Town Rocester 15:00
Sat 05-Jan-19 Chelmsley Town Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 12-Jan-19 Uttoxeter Town Coventry Copsewood 15:00
Sat 19-Jan-19 NKF Burbage Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 02-Feb-19 Lichfield City Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 09-Feb-19 Uttoxeter Town Leicester Road 15:00
Sat 16-Feb-19 Cadbury Athletic Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 02-Mar-19 Uttoxeter Town Studley 15:00
Sat 09-Mar-19 Brocton Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 23-Mar-19 Atherstone Town Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 30-Mar-19 Heath Hayes Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 06-Apr-19 Hinckley AFC Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Sat 13-Apr-19 Uttoxeter Town Littleton 15:00
Sat 20-Apr-19 Heather St. John’s Uttoxeter Town 15:00
Mon 22-Apr-19 Uttoxeter Town Racing Club Warwick 15:00
Sat 27-Apr-19 Uttoxeter Town Nuneaton Griff 15:00
U
ttoxeter’s swimming legend Adam Peaty won an incredible
4 Gold Medals as Great Britain secured second position in
the European Championships 2018.
The former Painsley Catholic College student was back in top
form as he produced a superb breaststroke leg to lead the men’s
4x100m individual relay team to victory.
Adam also won Gold Medals in the 50m, 100m breaststroke
and the 4x100m mixed medley.
GB’s swimmers finished with nine Golds and 24 medals in total
to match their previous best haul in Berlin 2014.
Russia topped the overall leaderboard with 24 Golds and a total
of 51 medals with Great Britain finishing with a total of 18 Golds
in their 50 medals haul.
Peaty on
repeat form
T
he Women of Uttoxeter WI held our July meeting at the
park. We brought along some furry guests, our teddy bears,
for an evening of fun, games and ice creams. After choosing
the perfect spot, setting up chairs and picnic blankets, we played
games including Frisbee, boules and catch.
The more adventurous amongst us went for a paddle in
Picknalls Brook. There were even some reports of ladies trying out
the zip wire! We ate ice creams before they melted too much, all in
all the perfect end to a very warm day.
Uttoxeter WI Teddy
Bear’s picnic

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