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I
can’t believe we are into September already!!
This year is flying by isn’t it? We’ve had a
rather poor Summer with constant changes
in the weather as one day we enjoyed sunshine
and the next we suffered downpours and gales.
We British love to comment on our ever-
changing weather don’t we, so it really doesn’t
matter what it has in store for us because it will
always be a topic of conversation – fingers
crossed the sun will shine on us this month…
A huge number of British folk have decided
to go for the ‘Staycation’ this year as the cost of
holidaying abroad is so high.
Many people have told me they have enjoyed
finding holiday spots in the UK which they had
previously not visited. Time and time again I hear
the South Coast was very popular with
holidaymakers and also perhaps a location which
never previously came across people’s minds –
Northumberland!!
What an amazing holiday destination
Northumberland is – absolutely beautiful
scenery, wonderful castles, fantastic hotels and
camping facilities and a wonderful stretch of
coastline – the beaches are amazing!!
It’s brilliant that these UK destinations have
captured the imagination of thousands of people
and after having a taste of British holidays they
will return again year after year.
When I was a child, we enjoyed our annual
holiday at a Pontins Camp – they were relatively
new then and the facilities were tailormade for
families…
Throughout the day there was always
something to do, both outside and inside. In the
evening the whole family would go down for the
‘Entertainment’ in the Cabaret Bar – then at
precisely 9pm there was an announcement that
children had to leave the Bar and return back to
their chalets.
Parents would take the children back to the
chalets and then go back to the Bar!! Camp Staff
would patrol the rows of chalets and if they heard
a child crying, it would be relayed to the Bar and
an announcement made over a tannoy!!
Strictly not allowed in today’s world but that
was over half a century ago when life just seemed
to be easier and less stressful – or perhaps I
remember the best bits…
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of The
Voice colour magazine.
Kind regards
Nigel Titterton
Editor & Publisher
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L
ocal hair & beauty salon, The Vestry,
has won an award from the British Hair
& Beauty Awards for ‘Best New Salon’
in the East Midlands.
The Vestry, based on Springfield Road in
Uttoxeter, opened in April 2021 and has
rapidly become the local choice for hair and
beauty needs. The sustainable salon has continued its focus on providing clients with
an amazing customer experience as well as providing hair and beauty treatments to
a high standard and this has paid off after receiving the prestigious award.
Salon Owner, Julie Blake said “Winning the award is a fantastic achievement for
the team who really do go above and beyond to make every appointment a special
one. It’s wonderful when clients, and now the ‘British Hair & Beauty Awards’
recognise the effort that goes in to our salon.”
The Vestry now employs 10 people from the local area and currently does have
some availability for new clients. To view a full list of services available, examples of
their work and to book, visit their website www.vestryuttoxeter.com
Beautiful winners
What an absolutely awesome display of beautiful Sunflowers created by the
fabulous bunch of ladies and gents at ‘Creative Cheadle Staffs’ in honour of
our local hospice Dougie Mac in their 50th year.

Uttoxeter Lions
changeover
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ttoxeter Lions held their Handover Night recently when Lion President Terry
Adams handed the presidency to John Fitchett. The Lions also donated lots
of money to local charities.
This year they gave away over £12,000 to amongst many others, Blood Bikes,
Derby Mountain Rescue Team, Dougie Mac, Uttoxeter Gateway Club, Kirk House
Residential & Nursing Home, SSAFA Staffordshire, Uttoxeter First Responders,
Helping Hands (Uttoxeter Heath Community Centre), and Uttoxeter Juniors
Football Club.
Incoming Lion President John said thank you to to everyone in the Uttoxeter
area who supports all our events and makes it possible for the Lions to then support
these great local causes.
If you would like to get involved with the Lions they can be reached via their web
site or via Social media.

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T
he Vice-Bishops’ ‘Meet on the Ridge’ event at
Doveridge Village Club has now been
presenting Live Music for over ten years, where
they have featured a host of top guest acts from the
blues, roots and Americana circuit, from both the UK
and the USA.
Guitarist Pod Malkin and Drummer Fred
Hopwood played their first gig together in March 1968
as part of local blues outfit Harley St. Blues From
thereon they worked up to a regular spot at Henry’s
Blueshouse in Birmingham supporting the likes of
Rory Gallagher’s Taste, one-man blues band Duster
Bennett and Clem Clempson’s Bakerloo. A year later
the band had split up, but within a few years they were
once back together again as part of Jimmy Powell’s
Dimensions alongside guitarist Dave Faulkner.
Throughout the 80s they drifted apart but finally re-
emerged as The Vice-Bishops’ Blues Band with
multi-instrumentalist Dave Blant on Bass in 1997.
Since then they have produced two CD albums, which
have featured a number of original songs from Singer
and guitarist Dave Faulkner and also appeared on the
BBC’s radio programme ‘The Paul Jones Blues Show’.
The latest season kicked off in September with a
much-welcomed return visit from bar-room blues
stalwarts, Dawson Smith & The Dissenters, and for
our October event we welcome back talented local
singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Jason
Callear who has a new album out called ‘Train Rolls
On’.
This is Jason’s second solo album since releasing
‘Contrast’ in 2016, to much acclaim. Since then Jason
has produced another 10 tracks, some of which have
been released as singles, albeit trimmed down with a
modern mix and textures added by Producer Tom.
Bishop.
He has had 4 singles released since last Summer
with ‘Fortunate Sons’ sitting at No.1 in the iTunes UK
Country Charts for 6 days. ‘Letter’ released in January
reached a respectable number 6 and ‘California Girl’
saw daylight in late August of this year. ‘Train Rolls On’
heralds a a slightly different theme this time with his
sound having drifted more towards a ‘gritty’ Americana
fusion which seems to be gaining a wider online
following.
As with the previous album, it’s taken a while to
assemble as Jason plays most of the main background
instruments, but also features some of Staffordshire’s
finest musicians including Chris Hillman pedal steel,
Katherine Ord on strings, Steve Tams, Marten Joustra
on Keyboards, Chris Cliff on Bass (for the title track
and Fortunate Sons), plus Scott Ralph brass with Matt
and Tom Bishop adding additional guitars/synth.
Jason will be celebrating the Album release, by
playing a few tracks from the albums and new tracks
acoustically before joining The Vice-Bishops for a few
more full-band versions. On Friday October 13th
starting at 9pm. A few old fashioned copies will be
available in limited numbers on the night and available
on the usual online platforms.
You can find out more about Jason’s music, video
and branded merchandise at www.jasoncallear.co.uk
and linktr.ee/jasoncallear
Following on, on Fri November 10th, The Vice-
Bishops welcome country-blues guitar picker and song
writer Pete Oakley as our special guest and in
December we will feature many of ‘Our eclectic friends’
i.e. a host of local talent for our pre-Christmas Party
Night as we have done over the last decade.
More details of these events to follow soon on
www.facebook.com/thevice-bishops
Autumn Extravaganza for Blues and
Americana acts at Doveridge Venue
Vice-Bishops’ singer/songwriter Dave Faulkner
Jason Callear

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18th Sept An Evening with Kevin Burton Kevin Burton
2nd Oct Selection of Club Calendar Photos Members
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6th Nov Capturing The Action Andy Poole
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T
he Member of Parliament for Burton and Uttoxeter, Kate Kniveton, has
backed a petition for speed cameras to be installed on the B5030 between
Uttoxeter and Rocester following the recent tragic death of a young girl in a
road traffic collusion.
The petition is calling for the instillation of an average speed check camera system
with the aim of reducing speeding and dangerous driving. Studies have shown that
average speed check cameras can effectively reduce both cases of speeding and
collision incidents (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2018).
The local MP has previously worked with residents and the petition organiser,
Laura Cooper, following past traffic incidents on the stretch of local road, regularly
raising concerns with the Highways authority, Staffordshire County Council and the
Department for Transport.
In recent years, concerns about this stretch of road have grown with the increase
in traffic as Alton Towers and JCB have expanded. This increase and calls from the
MP and residents have led to Staffordshire County Council currently undertaking a
revision of the safety measures along the B5030. The Local MP has written to the
Chief Executive of the Council, highlighting this revision as a good opportunity to
address the safety concerns on this road, including the suggestion of installing
average speed cameras.
Commenting, Kate Kniveton MP said: “I was deeply saddened to hear about the
awful news of a fatality on the B5030, my deepest sympathies are with the family
and friends of the young girl who lost her life in this tragic incident.
“I fully support Ms Cooper’s petition and have met with her and other residents
previously, adding to the growing number of calls for the County Council to do more
to address the safety issues on this stretch of road, which is as busy as many category
A Roads.
“Whilst the presence of cameras can never stop all collisions, I do believe that
the installation of average-speed cameras along this road would help to reduce
serious and fatal collisions and improve safety. I therefore am supporting this petition
and hope that other residents will sign it too.”

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Lions Foxfield Event
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n a sunny afternoon recently, the Lions of Local Areas were able to get
together face to face to provide a great day for children with SEND and their
families. This is usually an annual event Added to that, Foxfield suffered
some vandalism last year and this makes the ongoing running of this event ever
harder, the trains may not be able to run.
All was well however, and the families began arriving at 10am and there was a
steady stream of people through the gates all day. Lions from Cheadle, Leek, Gnosall
and Newport, Newcastle, Stoke, Stone and Uttoxeter provided free games for the
children to play including hook a duck, throwing bean bags into a basket, hoopla
and the human fruit machine.
The face painting stand was really busy as always and there was a variety of rides
and events on show. The rides were very popular not just with the children and their
families but also a few Lions were seen having a go too.
Musical entertainment was provided by a local ukulele band who played and
sang some popular songs for people to sing and dance along to. A fire engine came
for part of the day and this proved a great attraction and the children were given the
opportunity to sit in the engine. Dandelion the Clown was also with us and used his
tricks to keep everyone on their toes!
Five steam trains were able to run and everyone loved their ride on the train and
looking out for the animal pictures which were part of the quiz to keep them
entertained on the train. The mini train was running all day.
Big thanks to all the Lions from the area for their hard work on the day and also
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Year 9
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Thursday, September 28th, 6pm start
Sixth Form
Information Evening
Thursday, October 5th, 6pm start
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Open Evenings to meet students, staff from Thomas Alleyne’s
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Open Evening
Our post 16 open evening will be held on Thursday, October 5th, 6pm start.
Please join us for more information or contact office@tahs.org.uk
Thomas Alleyne’s sixth form leavers celebrate
A Level and vocational results
Thomas Alleyne’s High School sixth formers are
preparing to go to top universities and onto
apprenticeships or further training after receiving
their A Level and BTEC results.
This year, around 120 students completed A
Levels with some young people also studying BTEC
vocational diplomas.
This year, the majority of students have achieved
the grades they need to progress to university,
apprenticeships and further education and training.
Students have received offers from a range of
higher education institutions including Exeter
University, Queens University Belfast and the
University of Bristol.
Other students have secured business degree,
engineering, financial management and materials
technician apprenticeships with top employers
including Rolls-Royce, Royal Stoke University
Hospital, DWK Life Sciences and JCB.
Julie Rudge, Headteacher of Thomas Alleyne’s
High School, said: “As always, it is an incredibly
exciting and emotional time of year as students
discover the rewards of their hard work and look to
the future.”
She added: “On behalf of everyone at Thomas
Alleyne’s, I would like to congratulate our sixth form
leavers on growing into confident, well rounded
young people with the character, skills and
qualifications to progress with the next stage of their
lives. We are very proud of them and wish them
every success.”
Thomas Alleyne’s High School, on Dove Bank,
Uttoxeter, is Ofsted graded ‘good’ and part of
Uttoxeter Learning Trust.
Evie Robins is celebrating after securing two A*
grades in A Level biology and psychology, an A
grade in A Level chemistry and an A* grade in the
extended project qualification.
Evie, who is progressing to a degree in
neuroscience and psychology at the University of
Bristol, said: “I’m very happy. I knew I put the work
in so I hoped the results would be positive. I am just
so relieved! The school has been so supportive.”
Bella Savage, 18, has achieved three A grades
in A Level business, geography and psychology and
is going onto study a degree in human geography
at the University of Sheffield.
Bella said: “I am so happy. I was predicted grade
Cs so I worked hard to get grade As. All the
teachers are so nice and really helpful. Thomas
Alleyne’s is a great school.”
Maddie Winters, 18, who got three A grades in
A Level design and technology, maths and
psychology, is progressing to a business degree
apprenticeship at DWK Life Sciences.
Maddie said: “I knew that I didn’t want to go to
university so I applied for an apprenticeship. This
was the one that felt right for me.”
Emily Taylor, 18, achieved two distinction stars
in an applied science diploma and a forensics
diploma as well as a grade B in A Level psychology
and a grade A in the extended project qualification.
Emily, who has decided to study nursing at
Staffordshire University after completing work
experience at Queen’s Hospital Burton, said: “I am
so glad that the hard work has paid off. I enjoyed
the freedom in the sixth form to focus on the
subjects I wanted to do.”
Isabel Punchard, 18, secured a grade A in A
Level psychology and a grade B in A Level
geography as well as a distinction star in the BTEC
Diploma in Sporting Excellence.
Isabel, who was Deputy Head Girl and is
planning to study sports and exercise science at
university, said: “I’ve loved the sixth form and am
so grateful for the opportunities.”
Thomas Alleyne’s sixth form offers A Levels in
art, craft and design, biology, business, chemistry,
English language, English literature, French,
geography, history, further mathematics,
mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, product
design, photography and psychology as well as the
extended project qualification.
Students are also able to study vocational
qualifications in applied science, forensic and
criminal investigation, health and social care,
information technology and sport.
Students benefit from a wide range of extra-
curricular opportunities that enrich their time in the
sixth form and help them to develop personal and
professional skills.
These experiences include joining the sixth form
council, community service, charity fundraising,
environmental projects, the Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Award scheme and international expeditions.
It’s not too late to apply for sixth form places
starting this September. Visit
www.thomasalleynes.uk to find out more.
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Thomas Alleyne’s High School students celebrate their A Level and vocational results.
Isabel Punchard (right) celebrating her results.

A
village choir in East Staffordshire delighted
their audience with their first concert since the
appointment of new conductor, Stephanie
Goodwin.
The Marchington Singers were founded in 1984 for
a one-off performance for the village’s twinning
ceremony with Neudrossenfeld, Germany. Villagers
enjoyed the singing and camaraderie so much that they
decided to continue rehearsing to the enjoyment of
many audiences over the years. Concerts and Tours
have been commonplace in their history, singing in
many wonderful places including Ypres, The Menin
Gate, Mamet’s Wood, Portugal, Belgium and Scotland
The recent concert was entitled ‘King and Country’,
a celebration of the Coronation of King Charles lll
earlier this year and was filled with songs which were
equally obvious and unexpected. Audience members
were delighted with renditions of ‘What a Wonderful
World’, ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’, ‘Rule Britannia’
and ‘Take a Chance on me’. The concert was well
received by audience members including Deputy
Mayor of Uttoxeter John Glandfield and Deputy Mayor
of ESBC Shelagh McKiernan.
One audience member said ‘I loved the concert. A
truly engaging performance, from the singing to the
poems and the heart-felt announcements. Sitting near
the back, I could see so many of the audience members
either singing, swaying or tapping along to a good
number of the pieces. Huge congratulations to you all.’
Another remarked ‘The concert was a fantastic mix
of popular and traditional music. I particularly enjoyed
‘Take a Chance on Me’ and ‘Rule Britannia’ found it
hard not to sing along!’
Stephanie, who has played viola for 30 years with
Stafford Sinfonia said ‘After taking over in April the
Singers have worked diligently on a challenging
repertoire of varying musical styles. All this as well as
getting used to my conducting and odd sense of
humour! What a great concert they performed, I am
looking forward to what we can achieve together.
It is a privilege to be asked to take on the role of
conductor for this well-established choir.’
The singers who rehearse weekly at Marchington
Village Hall are about to reach a significant milestone
with their 40th anniversary coming up in 2024. A
spokesperson said ‘Plans are already underway for our
40th anniversary, we are going to be digging deep into
the archives to find many treasures and bring back
some wonderful memories.’
You will be able to see The Marchington Singers in
Concert on Saturday 2nd December 2023 at St Mary’s
Church, Uttoxeter at 7.30pm. More information to
follow at themarchingtonsingers.org or on their
Facebook Page. Tickets will be available on Eventbrite.
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In a remarkable achievement, this year’s
cohort of dedicated students at Painsley
Catholic College have successfully completed
their Digital T Level course with flying colours,
each earning themselves a well-deserved
merit. The students not only demonstrated
exceptional proficiency in their exams and
coursework but also excelled during their 45-
day industry placements, further enhancing
their skills and real-world knowledge.
The Digital T Level course, known for its
comprehensive curriculum, rigorous training,
and focus on practical application, has
provided these students with an unparalleled
foundation in digital technology. During their
studies, students have worked diligently to
master the essential skills and concepts that
are vital for success in today’s rapidly
evolving digital landscape.
A significant highlight of this achievement
is the students’ remarkable performance
during their industry placements. For 45
days, these aspiring professionals immersed
themselves in real-world work environments,
gaining invaluable insights, experience, and
networking opportunities. This exposure not
only honed their technical skills but also
nurtured a deep understanding of the
industry’s expectations and demands.
One of the pinnacle accomplishments of
these students was the successful completion
of their Occupational Specialism task – the
creation of a professional-looking app that
linked the fields of health and meteorology.
Leveraging the skills and knowledge
acquired throughout the course and the
insights gained during their placements,
these students demonstrated their prowess by
developing innovative and practical
applications that could potentially contribute
to the digital transformation of various
sectors.
“The achievement of these students is a
testament to their dedication, hard work, and
passion for digital technology,” said Mrs
Waugh, Principal at Painsley Catholic
College. “Through their merit-worthy
performance, they have not only proven their
capabilities but have also showcased the
effectiveness of the Digital T Level course in
preparing individuals for success in the
digital realm.”
As the students celebrate this milestone,
they are now well-positioned to make
significant contributions to the digital
industry. Both students intend to continue to
work in the field. Jack Lonergan will be
studying Computer Games Design at
Staffordshire University, while George Uttley
will start a career in the RAF as a
Cyberspace Communications Specialist. The
success of these students underscores the
commitment of Painsley Catholic College to
providing top-notch education that equips
individuals with the skills and knowledge
needed to excel in the modern world.
Congratulations to all the students for their
remarkable achievement on the Digital T
Level course, and here’s to a bright future
filled with innovation and success!
George Uttley and Jack Lonergan
T Level students achieve merit
in digital course with outstanding
industry placements

M
ore than 320 runners
embraced a party
atmosphere to help
celebrate four decades of a popular annual JCB road
race.
They lined up for the 40th anniversary JCB
Lakeside 5 and Fun Run cheered on by friends and
family as they took on the five-mile main course and
two-mile fun route around JCB’s World HQ in
Rocester. Among the entrants were more than 70 JCB
employees.
The event got JCB’s newly-launched £2 million
NSPCC off to a flying start – raising £3,000 towards the
target. Joining in the fun last night was company
Chairman Anthony Bamford who cut a special 40th
birthday cake to mark the occasion before sounding a
horn to start the race. Among those on the starting line
were his son George and grandson Caspian.
Lord Bamford told the crowd at the event: “This is
a really special occasion, particularly for me as it was
40 years ago that I presented the medals and prizes at
the first event. It is wonderful to see so many people
here and fantastic to continue our support for the
NSPCC.”
When the JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run was first
run in 1983 just 95 competitors took part. They
included former JCB employee Charles Bevan, 76, of
Abbots Bromley, and current Race Director Mick
Grindey, 61, of Uttoxeter, who have gone on to compete
in every event since.
Charles, who was sporting Super Mario Brothers
fancy dress for the race and ran with his son Jason –
who took part as a junior in 1983 – said: “Forty years
ago we decided to put on a run for the company. We
got 95 people, but it has really grown since then. We
wanted to give something back to the
sport we had a passion for, so I’m really
pleased that it has lasted for 40 years and
is now attracting so many runners.”
The race also gave JCB employees
the chance to honour the memory of a
much-loved colleague who passed away
earlier this year. Steph Cordall, of
Cheadle, who worked for JCB for almost
40 years, was among the 95 competitors
on the starting line at the inaugural race.
Steph sadly died in May this year aged
60, less than three years after retiring.
To honour her memory, JCB
commissioned a special trophy to be
presented to the first JCB lady to cross
the finish line - the Steph Cordall
Memorial Trophy. On hand to hear
tributes paid to her mother was Steph’s
daughter Gaby.
Gaby, of Uttoxeter, said: “This
means the world to me, my dad, and my
brother – it is a huge honour. JCB was a huge part of
my mum’s life, so I really want to thank the company
for making this happen.”
The first JCB lady to cross the line was engineer
Kendal Irvine who had travelled all the way from JCB
Transmissions in Wrexham with colleague Lewis
Cooke to take part. She finished in 47 minutes 59
seconds. First JCB man across the line was JCB
Academy Site Manager Jason Burgess in 30 minutes
and six seconds.
Kendal, 24, said: “I’m a Charity Champion for the
JCB NSPCC Appeal at our factory so I really wanted to
come here and take part to raise as much possible. I
was a bit nervous about the course because I’d heard
that it is quite hilly but it was a fantastic experience.”
The overall winner of the race was Ben Fish of
Blackburn Harriers who completed the course in 26
minutes and 15 secs. First female was Chloe Hawkins
of City of Stoke Athletics Club in 31 minutes and 58
seconds.
Among the other competitors were Ganesh Kanap
and Dhanraj Veer who work at JCB India’s factory in
Pune. Both are in the UK on secondment. Ganesh said:
“I had read about the race back in India and really
wanted to take part. So, to be here and run in the 40th
anniversary event really is a dream come true.”
Hundreds help celebrate JCB
charity road race’s 40th birthday
Lord Bamford is joined by JCB employees and runners Kendal Irvine
(left) and Georgia Thorley as he cuts a celebration cake to mark the
40th anniversary of the JCB Lakeside 5.

Loving and Learning Together
Headteacher: Mrs. Anniela Grattage
RYECROFT CE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ashbourne Road, Rocester
Tel: 01889 590394 www.ryecroft.staffs.sch.uk
“Staff know the pupils well and have
high expectations of them.” Ofsted 2022
Members of the Uttoxeter Learning Trust
Please join us at our
Open Evening
Tuesday 10th October, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
This is a great opportunity to meet our pupils and staff, take part in activities and see
our beautiful setting. We offer:
• Specialist subject teachers who deliver a broad balanced and ambitious curriculum
whilst maintaining a strong focus on the core subjects of English, Mathematics and
Science in our superb facilities.
• Excellent pastoral care which supports children to achieve, excel and enjoy learning.
• A strong Christian ethos underpinning all that we do, which creates an atmosphere
of challenge, support and acceptance.
Entry to the
Middle School in
September 2024
Open Evenings for all prospective
pupils and their parents
Members of the Uttoxeter Learning Trust
RYECROFT CE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tuesday 10th October
6.00 – 8.00pm
Ashbourne Road, Rocester
Tel: 01889 590394
www.ryecroft.staffs.sch.uk
“A Good School” Ofsted 2022
WINDSOR PARK CE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wednesday 11th October
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter
Tel: 01889 563365
www.windsorpark.staffs.sch.uk
OLDFIELDS HALL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thursday 12th October
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Stone Road, Uttoxeter
Tel: 01889 562770
www.oldfields.org.uk

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Thomas Alleyne’s High School, Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8DU
t: 01889 561820 | e: office@tahs.org.uk | w: www.thomasalleynes.uk
Thomas Alleyne’s High School students
celebrate GCSEs and BTECs success
Thomas Alleyne’s High School students are
celebrating receiving their GCSE and BTEC results.
Over 230 students completed academic and
vocational qualifications at the school this year.
Julie Rudge, Headteacher of Thomas Alleyne’s
High School, said: “I am immensely proud of our
students. “They have earned a strong set of results,
which will support them to achieve their future
education and career goals.
“Just as important is the fact that our young
people have continued to demonstrate resilience
and a determination to succeed. Huge thanks go to
our staff for their support this year.”
Isabelle Gwynne, 16, achieved 11 GCSEs which
included seven grade 9s. She said: “I feel especially
happy with my sciences as I want to study
medicine.”
Isabelle is going on to sixth form to study four
A Levels in biology, chemistry, maths and
psychology. Her career ambition is to go into
medicine.
Kai Hodges, 16, has studied 10 GCSEs which
included gaining two grade 6s, seven grade 5s and
two grade 4s as well as a pass in a vocational
diploma in IT. Kai, who is progressing to an
apprenticeship in electrical engineering, said: “I
have enjoyed the opportunity to work with friends
in school and to study in a way that suits my
learning style. I have always enjoyed electronics
and the opportunity arose to do an
apprenticeship.”
Charlie Fairbrother, 16, has completed 11
GCSEs and secured 5 grade 9s, three grade 8s, one
grade 7 and two grade 6s. Charlie said: “I feel
chuffed! The teachers at Thomas Alleyne’s have
gone above and beyond. I have felt very well
supported.”
Charlie, who went to Morocco on a school
expedition, is staying on to sixth form to study A
Levels in art, English, English Language and history.
Meanwhile, Luke North, 16, has completed 10
GCSEs as well as a vocational qualification
achieving seven grade 9s, two grade 8s and a
distinction star. Luke, who aspires to go into a
career in medicine, said: “I feel relieved and very
happy. I tried my best to get these results. The
teachers are very helpful. They were always there
to help if needed.”
Luke is going on to sixth form to study A Levels
in biology, chemistry and French. He was selected
to attend the international Scout Jamboree in
South Korea this summer.
Logan Corkin, 16, studied 11 GCSEs, which
included gaining a grade 9, three grade 8s, four
grade 7s and two grade 6s. Logan said: “I am still
processing my results, but I feel really pleased! I
have enjoyed being at Thomas Alleyne’s and felt
well supported.”
Logan is looking forward to starting sixth form
where he will study A Levels in biology, maths and
psychology, as well as the extended project
qualification. Logan wants to go into psychiatry.
Victoria Heathcote, 16, studied 10 GCSEs and
a BTEC vocational qualification which included
achieving three grade 8s, four grade 7s as well as a
distinction star. Victoria, who aspires to become a
vet, said: “I feel happy. I have really enjoyed
studying the BTEC in animal care and the sciences
especially biology.
Victoria is going on to sixth form to study three
A Levels in biology, chemistry and physics at sixth
form.
Joel Minshall, 16, completed 11 GCSEs and
achieved four grade 9s, four grade 8s, two grade 7.
Joel said: “I am pleasantly surprised. The teachers
have been so supportive and helpful. I can really
see a dramatic grade increase from Year 9
onwards.
“The support outside of lessons was excellent.
I’ve had an amazing experience, including
attending the international Scout Jamboree, and
am really looking forward to joining the sixth form.”
Joel, whose long term ambition is to study
engineering at the University of Cambridge, is
staying on to study A Levels in chemistry, further
maths, maths and physics as well as the extended
project qualification.
Martha Bednall, 16, is celebrating after gaining
11 GCSEs including two grade 9s, five grade 8s,
and three grade 7s. Martha, who is going onto sixth
form to study A Levels in biology, chemistry,
geography and maths, said: “I feel really happy and
am pleasantly surprised with my results.”
Calli Hartley, 16, who studied 10 GCSEs and
achieved two grade 9s, six grade 8s, and one 7
grade, said: “I feel really pleased and am pleasantly
surprised.
Thomas Alleyne’s High School, on Dove Bank,
Uttoxeter, is Ofsted graded ‘good’ and part of
Uttoxeter Learning Trust and has more than 1,000
students aged 13 to 18.
In addition to providing a wide ranging
curriculum, the school has a strong focus on the
value and importance of extra-curricular activities
that develop students’ interpersonal skills.
The school offers lunchtime and after school
activities and trips including music, performance
and sport as well as the Duke of Edinburgh Award
scheme.
To find out more, visit www.thomasalleynes.uk.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @tahschool.

2023
Party in the Park
Cheadle’s

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Darts Masters
evening set to
return to Uttoxeter
Racecourse for
4th renewal
U
ttoxeter Racecourse in conjunction with MW Entertainments are to host a
night of interactive entertainment, fun and exhibition matches with some
of the biggest stars of professional darts.
On Friday, October 6th, Andy ‘The Hammer’ Hamilton, Kevin ‘The Artist’
Painter, Trina ‘Golden Girl’ Gulliver and Martin ‘Wolfie’ Adam will be heading the
stage to play a round robin best of 3 legs, with the two-finalists competing in a
champion of champions finale.
Even the audience get the chance to go up against the professionals in a charity
raffle in aid of Burton Albion Community Trust. The lucky winners will get the
chance to play a leg of darts against one of the legends. Alongside the raffle there
will be a sports memorabilia auction with darts autographed prizes up for grabs.
Brian Barrass General Manager at Uttoxeter Racecourse said “We are delighted
to be holding our 4th Darts Masters Evening in October. Last year was a massive
success, the atmosphere on the night was fantastic and the charity auction and raffle
raised over £1400 for the Burton Albion Community Trust. We cannot wait for the
4th renewal this year on Friday 6th October.”
A full-service bar and hot snacks are available throughout the evening. General
admission tickets are available for £17.50 or VIP packages which include exclusive
access to the behind the scenes players area with a meet and mingle along with
reserved seating for £32.50. Hurry though only a limited amount of VIP tickets
remain. To purchase call 01889 562561 or visit www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk/
URPC Freedom
of Parish
U
ttoxeter Rural Parish Council presented Mr Tom Ollerenshaw with the
Honorary Award of Freedom of the Parish at the Parish Council meeting.
Mr Ollerenshaw retired from the Parish Council at the elections in May
2023, after serving the residents for over 17 years. This award is in recognition of
the eminent service rendered by Mr Ollerenshaw to the Council and the residents
of Uttoxeter Rural Parish.
Vice Chairman Cllr Nick Crosby presented the award at the meeting and Mr
Ollerenshaw thanked the Council for both the award and everything they have
achieved over the last 17 years for the residents.
Mr Ollerenshaw commented, “It has been a privilege to serve my community on
the Council and watch the changes that have taken place as a result of the Council
listening to residents and providing, where possible, all requests made. I leave the
Council knowing that the current Councillors will continue the good work”.
Cllr Whittaker (Borough) and Cllr Atkins (County) were at the meeting and
asked for their thanks to be recorded in the meeting minutes, as they have worked
with Mr Ollerenshaw on many of the projects that have been completed and respect
his commitment to the community he lives in.
As a result of Mr Ollerenshaw retirement, the Parish Council has vacancies at
present and residents are encouraged to visit the Parish Council website to find out
how they can get involved - uttoxeterruralparishcouncil.org.uk/
Cllr Nick Crosby, Cllr Jane Sargeant, Mr Tom Ollerenshaw, Cllr Michael
Jones, Cllr Atkins, Cllr Steve Dobson, Cllr Jean Pattinson-Evans.

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Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society • Reg Charity 1039350
Tessa and Teazel
T
essa and Teazel’s world has been turned upside down. They were really happy
and thought that they had a home for life. Sadly that was not to be when their
owner moved to a different property and was not able to take them with him.
They were collected from their home and paid a visit to Lime Trees Cat Clinic in
Cheadle for a check up, where it was found that Teazel had some decayed teeth which
needed to be removed and Tessa was found to have a problem with her kidneys and
high blood pressure. Before we could contemplate finding these 2 lovely sisters a
new home we had to get these problems sorted.
Teazel has now had her dental and is absolutely fine. Tessa is having medication
for her medical issues and is having a diet of Renal food to help her kidneys.
These 2 ladies are 13 years old and we would ideally like to find them a home
where they can stay together. It’s a big ask, but we have to try. As Tessa will need
medication for the rest of her life Cheadle Animal Welfare Society will take on that
responsibility and help with the funding for her special food in order to try to find
her a loving home.
Do you think you could offer a loving home to Tessa and Teazel? I do hope
so. Please ring 01889 564045 or 01335 390369 if you would like more information
or would like to offer Tessa and Teazel a home.
Please be aware that as from June 2024 all cats will need to be microchipped.
Failure to do so could result in a fine.
On September 23rd we will be making the draw for our Annual Raffle at
Cheadle Outdoor Market. There are lots of prizes to be won including £50
cash, £25 Morrisons Voucher, a Hamper, Bottles of wine and spirits and various
vouchers. Raffle tickets are on sale at Cross Street Pet Stores and E+E Furniture
Stores in Cheadle or you can email cheadleanimalwelfare@hotmail.co.uk or
ring us on 01335 39069 and we’ll get some tickets to you. Why not have a go?
Someone has to win and it might as well be you.
Another Great Exhibition
by Bramshall Art Group
B
ramshall Art Group held their Annual Summer Exhibition in Bramshall &
Loxley Parish Hall in Bramshall. The Exhibition showcased the usual high
quality of art that Bramshall Art Group are known for. There were 178
paintings on show covering many subjects and painted in various mediums including
Watercolour, Acrylic, Oil and Pastel. The Exhibition was a great success, and 21
paintings were sold. It is estimated that over 140 people visited the Exhibition and
many of them also enjoyed refreshments and homemade cakes that were available
on the day !
Bramshall Art Group have, as usual, given a donation to a chosen charity from
the proceeds of the exhibition. The chosen charity this year was: “YESS” (Your
Emotional Support Services), which is a mental health and well-being charity based
in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, and operating throughout the Midlands.

The Town Council is
reviewing the Uttoxeter
Neighbourhood Plan
U
ttoxeter Town Council began the review of the Town’s Neighbourhood Plan
last year. Working with the Town Council Planning Consultants Urban
Vision Enterprise CIC, the Council are reviewing the Plan to make sure it
supports the town and our community through planning policy. The review also
creates an opportunity to update the policies for the next version of the Plan.
The past 6 years have seen considerable changes, including significant housing
growth, social and economic impacts from COVID, Brexit, and energy price
inflation. The Town Council want to ensure the Plan remains effective and responds
to the changing needs of our community.
The current Uttoxeter Neighbourhood Plan was made in March 2017. It
addresses important issues including the protection and enhancement of the natural
environment, design, infrastructure and policies to support the town centre. The
current plan is available via www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/
docs/planning/planningpolicy/neighplanning/uttoxeter/UNP_Made_March17_0
80317.pdf
The Town Council are committed to listening to the community, seeking
thoughts and comments. The Council will be holding a number of pop-up
Neighbourhood Plan Review Placecheck, the next being held within Uttoxeter Town
Hall on Saturday, September 23rd 2023.
Your Town Councillors will be ‘popping-up’ with Placecheck around the town
throughout the summer. Alternatively, you can email us with your Placecheck ideas.
The Council are asking at the Placecheck events these 3 questions:
• What is good about Uttoxeter?
• What is bad about Uttoxeter?
• What would you change about Uttoxeter?
Help us to understand what is still important to the town and what the new
Neighbourhood Plan could include. Please feel free to email your responses to the
above mentioned questions to tina.jeffery@uttoxtc.org.uk
Finally, the Council are seeking interested residents to join a Neighbourhood
Plan Steering Group. If you are interested, please contact Tina Jeffery, Town Clerk
via tina.jeffery@uttoxtc.org.uk

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Gillian 07928 556552
Tuesday 9.30am, 11am, 5pm and 6.30pm
Renew Church, High Street,
Uttoxeter ST14 7JQ
Jackie 07896 214458
Wednesday 5pm and 6.30pm
Greatwood Hall, Hollington Road Tean ST10 4JY
Thursday 9.30am
Cheadle New Life Church
37 Tape Street, Cheadle ST10 1BG
Jayne 07939 987829
Saturday 8am and 9.30am
Wilfred House Centre, Carter Street,
Uttoxeter ST14 8EY
Cheadle Flower Club
S
heila Jones, our Club’s
Chairperson,
welcomed everyone to
a talk and demonstration by
Karen from Rudyard
Flowers who grows and only
uses British grown flowers
for all of her arrangements.
She grows everything
from seed herself or buys in
via British suppliers. She
runs her business on the
dairy farm owned by herself
and husband, and first started by buying 1500 tulip bulbs online but now grows up
to 75 different varieties of flowers in the fields and greenhouse tunnels. She promotes
recycling by using jam jars and chicken wire for her wonderful and natural free
flowing arrangements and is completely foam free. Karen uses the Charles Dowding
‘no dig’ method for her planting and places cardboard on the soil with a mulch on
top and uses no pesticides on her plants.
Karen is busy with providing bouquets, weddings and funeral flowers and also
encourages her brides to give the arrangements to guests at the end of the day to
ensure everyone has the chance to enjoy the displays.
Dorothy gave the vote of thanks to Karen for a truly inspiring evening with
everyone keen to follow her beautiful and natural style of flower arrangements.
The arrangements were raffled with many members and visitors winning the
beautiful displays.
Our next meeting is on 20th September at 7.30pm at the Oakley Room, Cheadle
Guild Hall, this will be a
demonstration entitled ‘It Takes
Two’ by Peggy Leslie and Pam
Owen. Everyone can be sure of
a warm welcome and is invited
to come along, sit back and
enjoy this evening.
For further information
please do not hesitate to contact
the Club’s Chairman Sheila
Jones on 07974577572 or email
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programme
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C
headle’s St Giles The
Abbot Parish Church
has a really exciting
programme of events during
the next few months. We hope
that many of you will join us .
On Thursday 28th
September at 7.30pm at St
Giles the Abbot Church,
Professor Ian Tracey, organist
of Liverpool Cathedral, will be
delivering a recital. Professor
Tracey is an English Concert
Organist who has served as
Organist Tutulaire of
Liverpool Cathedral since
2008. He is noted for playing
French organ classics .
If you love music then this
is an absolute must. The event
is free but the Church would
be grateful for donations as
you leave.
On Friday 20th and
Saturday 21st October, the
church will open its doors to a
Teddy Bear Exhibition. Doors
open at 9.30am until 3.30pm.
Come and meet our dedicated
collector who has been
collecting Teddies for 50 plus
years. The exhibition includes
a range of artefacts from
another era. There are some
Teddies from Merrythought,
Steiff and Deans and some
Artist Bears. Come and meet
Rupert and his friends and
other famous Bears. If you
love Teddies please come
along and join us. There will
be a Quiz, Colouring
Competition and a Raffle.
Refreshments will be available.
The event is free but we would
be delighted to receive
donations. Teddy Bears
remain forever young
especially when they have lots
of love.
We also plan a Fun Quiz
Night on Friday 10th
November at 7pm at The
Huntsman, Cheadle.
Also, a Christmas Fayre at
the Guild Hall, Cheadle, on
Saturday 25th November.
Details for the last two
events will be available in the
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A
Uttoxeter charity has secured funding to provide life-saving equipment in
two locations around the town, thanks to the local branch of NFU Mutual
Insurance and the Town Council.
The Uttoxeter Knights announced at a special open evening that they are now
able to purchase two more public automatic defibrillators (known as AED’s) at a cost
of nearly £2,000 each. They will be installed outside premises that are some distance
from existing defibrillator sites.
Knights Chair Robert Hunt said: “We identified the locations last year and
obtained permission from the site owners, but we lacked the funds to proceed. NFU
Mutual stepped in with a grant of more than £3,000 and the Town Council has kindly
given us £500 so we can now go ahead at last. We will also be able to continue with
our existing support for local good causes and with our Christmas lunch for older
people.”
Claire Ecclestone and Rosie Rowlinson from the local branch of NFU Mutual
were guests at the open evening, along with a number of community representatives,
including PCSO Sarah Burton and First Responder Mary Dorrington who is advising
the Knights on the provision of the defibrillators.
Rupert Hill, Knights treasurer and ambassador-at-large, was presented with
a certificate recognising his contribution to the voluntary sector by Rachael
Anderson from Support Staffordshire.

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met with the Chief Dental
Officer for England, Sara
Hurley, and the Director of
Dentistry at NHS England, Ali
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The local MP met with the
top dental chiefs to hear about
the national priorities for NHS
dentistry but also to raise local
concerns around access to an
NHS dentist in East
Staffordshire. Over recent
months, residents have been
getting in touch with Ms
Kniveton, highlighting the
plight of NHS dentist
appointments, particularly in
Uttoxeter where the practices
are largely private.
Kate Kniveton also
highlighted with the dental
chiefs insight from dentists
based in her constituency
about the challenges they face
providing NHS services and
what could be done to make
support the profession’s
continued delivery of NHS
treatment.
It is widely expected that
the Government will shortly
be publishing a plan to
increase access to NHS
dentistry while making the
NHS dental contract more
attractive to dental practices.
Commenting, Kate
Kniveton MP said:
“Registering and accessing an
NHS dentist in Burton and
Uttoxeter is increasingly
becoming a challenge.
Residents are writing to me
about this and I am also
hearing of the problems
within the sector when I speak
with dentists locally.
“I am pleased to have been
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today to raise concerns and
hear about what plans are in
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W
hile watching one of the commercial
television channels with my two legged
best friends, both four legged best friends
sprawled at our feet, we often remark on the plot and
production of the adverts. Accepting that many are
computer generated, many more are filmed in foreign
locations, often with huge casts of dancers and singers
and must cost a small fortune. Those featuring
Hollywood actors advertising perfume or coffee must
cost an absolute fortune. As I write, on this very
gloomy August afternoon, I cannot recall any current
adverts or slogans.
When we had only 4 channels, only two were
sponsored so obviously there were fewer adverts so
maybe this is probably why some from the past still
resonate. I have always loved the ‘hot chocolate,
drinking chocolate’ refrain, accompanied by
wellington boots splashing through puddles. The late
June Whitfield proved what an excellent actress she
was when she pretended that the chicken pie that she
served to her husband and his boss was home made.
I can still recall the look of shame mixed with pride
on her face. The phrase ‘he’s a very, very nice man’
became part of our daily language when it was
featured in an advert for the A A. I recalled this
expression recently when I did indeed meet two very
nice men. The first I encountered when walking the
elder of our two dogs, my usual fashion accessory (a
poo bag) in my hand. A gentleman in a yellow hi vis
vest was coming towards me, carrying a large plastic
bag and a litter grabber. He pointed to his bag and to
mine, saying ‘Here, love, put it in here.’ He had
‘Council’ on the back of his vest so was obviously a
bona fide litter picker and yes, he was doing his job
but I was struck by his kindness. It saved me retracing
my steps to find a bin, as these are few and far
between on my dog walking route (more on the lack
of litter bins in future musings).
During that same week I was about to find a
trolley to do my weekly shop in the low cost
supermarket (not the one that begins and ends in L,
the other one) when I realized that I didn’t have a
pound coin, in fact I had no cash at all apart from a 2
euros coin. I was trying to locate a ‘free’ trolley i.e. one
that had a broken mechanism, when another very
nice man came to my aid. He gave me a pound coin,
urging me to do a good deed myself at some point. I
was very touched and remarked to his wife that he is
‘a good man’, With all of June Whitfield’s pride, but
no shame, she agreed that he was. To conclude, I did
indeed locate a trolley that did not require a coin so I
was able to catch up with my very, very nice man and
repay him!
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S
taffordshire dairy farms and
those across the country are
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concerns over insufficient returns,
volatile markets and the scale of
on-farm investment.
An NFU intentions survey
shows that of nearly 600 dairy
farmers 9% of producers believe
they are likely to stop producing
milk by 2025 – up from 7% last
year. A further 23% said they were
“unsure” if their business would
continue producing milk beyond
2025.
87% of dairy farmers who
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impact of government regulation, with feed
prices (84%), energy prices (83%) and cash flow
and profitability (80%) other key factors that
would curtail milk supplies.
Meanwhile, 91% of dairy farmers said the
main factor to them increasing milk production
would be the scale of investment needed for
things such as suitable slurry storage to ensure
their farms are compliant - this supports the NFU
call for Defra’s Slurry Infrastructure Grant to be
extended to cover more areas and to lower the
minimum spend threshold needed to access the
funding.
David Brookes (pictured), Uttoxeter dairy
farmer who also represents the sector across
Staffordshire in his role as NFU regional board
chairman, said every effort would be made to
make the case for the county’s milk producers. He
said: “The survey results speak volumes and there
are clearly some big choices for farmers about
infrastructure investment. “High costs and prices
below the cost of production, coupled with the
cost of finance and higher interest rates, will dent
confidence and although we are resilient we are
all heavily invested and under pressure due to a
very depressed market.
“The NFU will do what it can as family
businesses square up to volatility, spiralling costs
and uncertainty. We have superb standards in the
county, excellent herds and a great product and
I’d like to thank Staffordshire shoppers for their
continued support.”
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farms at Rednal Birmingham but represents
sector interests across the country including in
Staffordshire said dairy farmer confidence was
under pressure and that could also be extended
to other sectors. He said: “It’s clear that
significant inflationary pressures combined with
below cost of production prices are continuing to
put the resilience of British dairy farming
businesses under threat. We are now facing a
crisis of confidence among Britain’s dairy
farmers.
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more than ever, we need resilient and
collaborative dairy supply chains. It’s vital we
reverse this trend of boom or bust and invest in
our supply chains. New industry-wide regulation
on contracts, expected to be introduced later this
year, must support fairer, more transparent and
accountable supply chains. But regulation isn’t a
silver bullet.
“With increasing global demand for British
dairy, we know that the long-term future is bright
for our sector. To ensure we maximise this
potential, it’s imperative that government
continues to work with us to ensure we have the
right environmental, regulatory and trade
framework in place to support the production of
high quality, nutritious and sustainable food.”

41
Saturday 24th June
I went on my usual circuit around the gardens on Jacks
Lane. Unfortunately, I must go through the gardens of
two other houses before I find anything of interest.
Anyway, tonight when I arrived at the house that’s got
quite a pretty garden, I was very confused and pleased.
I was confused because the detached house that has a
small door in it, perfect for me to squeeze through was
different to normal, it seemed to have changed. There
was some food inside, but as it was a different house to
the usual, I left it and continued my way. I was then
pleased to find the house that I’ve been to before, which
also had food in it. I can only assume therefore that
there are now two detached houses for me to visit in
this garden.
Just to make sure my readers know what I’m writing
about here are a couple of pictures I sneakily took, in
daylight, of the two houses to which I’m referring, my
old house and next to it is a picture of the new superior
detached house.
Sunday 25th June
I woke up thinking I’d had a funny dream; dreaming
that I’d come across two houses in the same garden, but
once I set off on my travels, I realised that it wasn’t a
dream and that there were in fact two very substantial
houses for me to visit within a short distance of one
another.
Monday 26th June
I was a bit perturbed to find that there was a box
outside of the new house, that looked remarkably like
a camera, so not wanting to be caught on film I avoided
going in front of the camera and just went on my usual
rummage through the undergrowth to see what I could
find. When I entered the older of the two houses, I was
a little miffed to find that there was a mouse in there
helping himself to my food, anyway he soon scarpered
when he saw me and left me in peace, to eat as much
as I could cram into myself.
The thief got caught red-handed.
Tuesday 27th June
This evening I avoided the gardens in Jacks Lane
altogether, as the atmosphere felt as if it was going to
rain and I didn’t fancy getting soaked when that far
from home, so I stayed nearer to my usual abode.
There are plenty of grubs around here, but not quite as
tasty as Spike (hedgehog food).
Wednesday 28th Jun
It must have rained heavily during the evening, because
when I ventured out everything was very wet, but I
decided to go back to my usual haunt and see if I could
find some juicy fresh food. Sure enough, there was two
plates waiting for me. One in the original house and
then in the new house I found a full bowl and no
mouse. I squeezed through the door and had a good
meal. On reappearing outside I realised that I’d been
caught on film as the crafty owners of this place had
placed the camera at an angle just outside the door
which I hadn’t spotted on my way in. Never mind, it
will give them some pleasure in knowing that I’ve been,
and it enhances my profile knowing I’m now a film star.
Thursday 29th June
I woke up this evening with a bit of a sore tummy; my
friends at the nice place in Jacks Lane very kindly put
all sorts of goodies out for the birds. Selfishly some of
it is in feeding baskets that are stuck way above my
height so I can’t get to tuck into whatever tasty morsels
are there, but they also put mealworms in a tray at
ground level so that those silly blackbirds that hop
around the lawn can help themselves. I do think
mealworms are rather tasty, but every time I try them,
I wake up the next evening with sore joints, so I must
remember to ignore them and just eat the food that is
left for me in my two detached houses.
Friday 30th June
Up until now every time I go on my ventures I find that
I have to squeeze under the gate into the garden, it must
be my imagination but it’s always harder getting back
under the gate than it is going, but tonight I found that
the kind people have cut a little semi-circular hole in
the fence just next to the gate, so now I don’t have to
squeeze myself through a tight gap on my way home.
I wish more people would do this, as it would make
it so much easier to move around at night and would
save me having to find little gaps that clearly aren’t
designed for me or any of my friends. After all, no
other animal is going to be able to get through a gap
like that, so it’s not as if any of those silly creatures that
bark, or meow are going to be able to get through and
it really is a pleasure to visit people’s gardens when I
know they are all tucked up in bed.
Saturday 1st July
It’s been a very hot day while I’ve been to sleep so I was
delighted to find a bowl of fresh water next door to one
of my houses. In fact, it’s always been there, and I guess
it’s for my purpose but up until now I’ve never really
thought about it, as I just assumed it was for me.
Thinking back on it, I have occasionally seen one of
those things with wings drinking out of it and one even
stood it in, don’t they understand that I like fresh water
that hasn’t had some other creature standing in it
washing itself. Good for the people in Jacks Lane, they
know how to look after me.
Sunday 2nd July
It was quite chilly when I woke up this evening and it
took a brisk walk to warm up. I cover quite a distance
every night, of course depending on several things, but
generally I walk a mile or two and when you’ve got
short legs like me that’s quite a long way. Anyway, as I
said it was chilly when I set out, so I’m hoping that
autumn isn’t already setting in, because if it is, I’ll have
to start looking for somewhere to go for the long winter
nights. The best places are under sheds or big piles of
leaves, but you have to be careful with both of those
places; sheds because other creatures seem to think it’s
their personal domain and don’t like having me there
all winter while I snooze; piles of leaves are great as
there are warm and cozy, but then just as you are in the
midst of a long dream, some silly person comes and
rakes them up and throws them into an even bigger
pile.
Anyway, on my walk tonight I went back to check
on my new house, to find it had more fresh food and
water. What more could I want?
Uttoxeter Nature Recovery Network News
Harry the Hedgehog’s Diary - Part 1
by Rodney Paul

John’s Jottings
by John Smith of Tean
Our Bailey
W
hat can you say about a dog who was a mix
of love and aggression? A total mess of
breed – some spaniel, some Jack Russell,
some of whoever his unknown father had found in the
street.
Our daughter looked for a dog – we had lost our
beloved beagle cross some months earlier – more of
him later…
The local country kennels of Battersea Dogs Home
had nothing to offer.
I – stupidly – advised her that a notice in the local
Tesco was advertising a young dog free to a good home.
The single parent family with two children could not
afford to keep him. His future was dim.
Laura collected him and brought him home. The
young lad had simply brought him to her and said ‘We
call him Scooby Doo but my mum says we can’t keep
him’. He then walked away in tears leaving a very thin
and shaking dog in my daughters arms. He was under-
nourished and frightened – possibly less than a year
old.
He was re-named Bailey and Laura took him to her
heart. He was groomed and given affection and
eventually – after much hesitation – placed on a lead
and started to grow in confidence.
Over the next few months he allowed Trish and
myself to stroke him and he became an integral part of
our household. Regardless, there was only one love in
his life. He moved into Laura’s bedroom and defended
her – she worked varied shifts and regularly I had to
knock on her door to wake her. Bailey met me at the
door ready to tear me apart if I dare go any further…
He hated footballs, prams, walking sticks –
anything that threatened him – maybe his early life
experiences.
He seemed to understand any of Laura’s
relationship issues and was always her comfort in any
crisis or break-ups.
Laura started work as a dog walker – how would he
mix with other dogs? The answer was perfectly.
He was at times ensconced in the rear of the van
with another dog, Bryn. A chubby boy who was clearly
over-fed by his elderly owner. They accepted their time
together begrudgingly but without any issues. His best
friend was Walter, a seven-year old dash hound of
temperate mood. He joined in the long walks with six
or seven others but always believed himself to be the
pack-leader alongside his mummy.
We decided that we wanted another dog and, some
years later acquired our six week old Labrador,
Crumpet – again more of her later…
Despite our reservations Bailey, initially observing
this young invader with total disdain, eventually came
to not only befriend her but also became her defender
– her hero if any other dog approached her. They slept
together in a single basket at times and, whilst living
their own lives on walks, formed a bond.
He would tackle any dog who confronted him or
her. Not directly aggressive but simply responsive to
any other challenge regardless of size or breed.
Alsatians, boxers, anything really – he would throw
himself into a fight and rarely came off worse for wear.
Obscurely – other than looking after his mummy,
us and Crumpet, Bailey was a beautiful, gentle boy.
When Crumpet was one year old, Bailey moved
with his mummy. Laura has found the man who was to
become her husband and moved many miles away to
Stoke-on-Trent. We watched as Bailey sat in the
footwell under Laura’s feet – his standard position –
glaring at Brett.
We moved to the Staffordshire Moorlands some
two years later. Brett and Bailey regrettably did not
form a good relationship – he remained his mummy’s
defender. After a full and frank exchange between the
two, it became clear that Bailey had to move out. He
came to us – re-united with Crumpet and settled well
into his alternative home. Inevitably he was ‘the boss’
and continued his defence of his ‘girlfriend’ albeit she
was now at least three times his size!
He remained fit and well for many of his years albeit
needing some medication when he grew older.
We walked the two every day for many months and
years and noticed Bailey developing a limp on his front
leg. Nothing debilitating at first but eventually he
started to stumble when running to re-join us. He still
sought to claim Crumpet’s ball and would wander off
with it not really appreciating the concept of retrieve
and return.
Ultimately his limp became more evident and
subsequently his gait became worse.
It was one morning when he developed a further
issue with his rear leg on the same side. He struggled
on through walks but gradually his ability to rise and
walk became more evident.
I still recall the day when I found him – unable to
move freely from his basket that morning. No longer
capable of managing his early morning visit to prowl
the garden and chase Crumpet.
Over the next week he struggled and the time
arrived…
I contacted Laura to tell her he was literally on his
last legs – still alert but unable to move. We had to
make the right decision for the old boy – he was now
fourteen and given previous heart issues and his
incapability it was time.
I rose that morning greeted by Crumpet as usual.
Bailey lay where we had left him and – heartbreakingly
– gave a little tail wag.
Laura and I took him to the vet’s – his final journey.
He was stroked and cuddled and then sadly lost his life.
The correct and very sad decision.
We brought his ashes home and planted a rose tree
around his remains.
Bailey, our little tiger – gone but never ever
forgotten.
Rocky Road
T
he weather has been so lovely and
warm, and last week I was invited
to a friend’s birthday party. She
has two children and really wanted me
to bake a cake. I know myself that I have
to be in the mood for baking, or my
cakes just do not seem to be the same. I
have to admit that I really did not feel
like making a cake, so I decided on
Rocky Road. They are always so
delicious and children absolutely love
them, and so quick and easy to make.
Best of all no baking!! I just was not in
the mood.
Ingredients: Makes 24 bars
250g dark chocolate
150g milk chocolate
175g butter
4 tbsp golden syrup
200g crushed Rich Tea biscuits
150g red glace cherries
150g brazil nuts
125g mini marshmallows
1 bag maltesers
1 crunchie crushed
Icing sugar to decorate (I also used
edible glitter)
Break up the chocolate and put into
a heavy based pan along with the butter
and syrup, and melt over a gentle heat.
When melted add the crushed biscuits,
broken nuts, cherries, mini
marshmallows, maltesers and crushed
crunchie. Mix everything carefully,
coating everything with the chocolate
mixture.
Tip into a foil tray (236mm x
296mm), smoothing the top. It will look
quite bumpy.
Refrigerate until firm enough to cut,
which will take a couple of hours. Then
turn the block of rocky road out of the
foil ready to be cut. With the long side
in front of you, cut into 6 slices down
and 4 across, so you will have 24 squares.
Dust with icing sugar and optional
edible glitter, and et voila just right for a
party.
Karen’s Cake Corner
by Karen Hill

43
My love of Life, Lorries and Coaches
by John Willmore, of Cheadle
His series continues from previous Voice magazines...
A
fter working for B.S. Hire for a while, an opportunity came along to work at
JCB. I was offered a job to work in the Quality Department as a Test
Inspector. This involved testing the machine’s function and inspecting the
different aspects to satisfy the Quality Standard required by the customer.
This I found very rewarding. JCB was very busy introducing the new types of
machines and I was able to work on different types, eventually being allowed after
training to sign out the machines to the customer as fit for purpose.
But after a period of time, sales slowed up and I found myself on short time
working, being paid hourly things didn’t look good…
Guess what, my father’s coach at Croxden Gravel needed some repairs and while
I was laid off I offered to repair it in Edwards Garage. This often led to me being
offered full time work by Mr George Mellor, the Manager at Edwards Engineering
of Stoke, who also had a fleet of lorries that had their base at Croxden Gravel after
he had seen the work I had accomplished on the Bedford coach.
So as I expected, I was sad to leave JCB as I had made many friends there but I
had a family to take into consideration. But the story does not end there! I will
explain later, so here I was back in the quarries again and I was soon made to feel at
home.
Edwards had road lorries and dumper trucks working internally in Croxden and
Hulland Quarries which were all owned under the same umbrella, nearly all of the
fleet were Fodens fitted with Gardner engines which I had experienced to work on
previously.
At the time they were the best in my opinion, there were also two Seddons fitted
with Rolls Royce diesels. The company I felt was very well run by Mr Mellor and his
family and I looked forward to a long employment with them…
But this was the 1970’s and times were getting hard and this affected many
companies and the Edwards lorry concern came to a close down – Oh dear, what
was I to do now…
I will tell readers of what happened next in my life in the next issue of The
Voice…
From the Mash Tun
by Graham Shenton
Thoughts of a‘Casual Brewer’
I
have given some thought recently to the changing
nature of licensed premises in Uttoxeter. When I
served my apprenticeship in the mid 70’s I recall 15
pubs, 6 clubs (I’ve included the Police club as I played
Crib and quizzed there though I do not think it was
open to the public) 2 licensed restaurants (Chinese and
Trienna) and one hotel (the White Hart as the Bank
House at the time was still a dentist). A total of 24
places where you could buy alcohol.
The number of pubs had declined rapidly since the
end of WWII when there were up to 50 pubs operating
in the town. Obviously in those days the Pub
dominated the social lives of many more people.
In recent weeks we have seen the opening of
Anytime, Parilla and Lowes and by my reckoning there
are now no fewer than 35 licensed premises in
Uttoxeter. Of course, they are not all pubs. We now
have an eclectic mix of licensed restaurants, wine bars,
micro-pubs, tap-rooms, Coffee Bars, Tea Rooms,
Cocktail Bars etc.
I miss some of the old boozers though. The
Wheatsheaf was where I started as an apprentice before
a free transfer to the Black Swan and an introduction
to the mighty Bass. The Hope and Anchor was my dad’s
‘local’ and the Roebuck was my grandad’s.
Pubs wise I am not so sure we are better off but we
certainly have a much greater choice when it comes to
eating and drinking. A few years back if a stranger
stopped me and asked if I could recommend
somewhere to eat, I would have scratched my head
desperately trying to avoid sending them to Spoons.
Now we have a huge choice. I count 18 options for
eating and drinking and that does not include Privilege
which does great Cake! It’s a shame so many of them
Post COVID do not open on a Monday or in many
cases Tuesday (and in one case not on a Wednesday
either!).
In addition to the new ‘pubs’ popping up there are
some changes underway at some of the established
places. Time has undergone a refurb and if you have
never been there just drop in and have a look. It’s an
interesting place. Privilege has expanded and has taken
over Alan Harvey’s hairdressers next door. The White
Hart are opening a Sports Bar in the old bar opposite
the main side entrance. The Talbot has had a ‘facelift’
with some smart new signage. The Vaults has a new
manager and Mike has introduced Live Music to the
pub for the first time in many years. Trad Jazz and
Draught Bass! Lank Lavin would love it (though he
would have preferred Blues).
I see that my favourite Indian Restaurant the Koh-
I-No is up for auction having been up for sale for some
time now. I need to keep my ear to the ground in case
the recipe for my favourite Saag Gohst is included in
the deal. I’ve been using the place for over 40 years now
and have fond memories of the Sunday nights when me
and my old mate Ernie Carr used to sit down to a
veritable banquet.
Uttoxeter Brewing Company are taking on a new
chilled storage unit in the White Hart Yard. This will
give them the storage capacity to support an increased
output. There is a possibility of introducing a third
fermentation tank which will allow them to brew twice
a week every week. This will let them brew whenever
they want to or need to rather than when there is a tank
free. Since the end of the COVID restrictions a wider
range of their beers have gained in popularity, and it is
now difficult to keep up with the demand. At long last
Dr Johnson’s Contrafibularity is to be brewed again
towards the end of August.
The next CAMRA away day is a trip to Tamworth
on 23rd September when the highlight will be the
Tamworth Tap. CAMRA’s champion pub of Great
Britain. The trip is open to non-CAMRA members so
if you are interested enquire at the UBC Tap in the
White Hart yard or the Night Inn adjacent to Domino’s
Pizza.
Now for a bit of interactivity! Do you know approx.
how much Malted Grain is needed to brew approx.
2,000 pints of ale? If you would like to have a guess text
Nigel with your answer and the first correct answer will
win 2 free pints at the Night Inn.
NB. At least 4 people have commented favourably
on my contribution in the last edition. So, I think Nige
owes me a pay rise!
Shent

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Ginny’s Community Corner
by Ginny Gibson of Uttoxeter
F
or me, there is nothing nicer than turning up at
a community group and hearing laughter coming
from the room I am about to enter. I’m always a
bit nervous when I go out to meet the groups that I
feature, and the sound of laughter gives me the
reassurance that people are enjoying themselves and
somehow that helps the nerves.
The laughter on this occasion was coming from 9
lovely ladies who were all sat in very comfortable
armchairs at the Uttoxeter Cares Knitting and
Nattering Group, which is held every Thursday from
1.30pm -3.30pm in the Uttoxeter Cares bungalow,
which is next door to The Hermitage Residential
Home, 66 Holly Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7DU.
The two Margarets that organise the group
welcomed me in and introduced me to everyone and
offered a cup of tea and a piece of cake, which was a
welcome surprise, as I didn’t think you could knit and
eat cake, but I can report that these ladies have
mastered the art of doing both.
Both Margarets
explained they
stared the group in
2015 and until
Covid struck there
were up to 26
members, but since
Covid the group
has reduced to
about 14 on any
given week, all of
whom enjoy the
baking skills of
Eileen and the
whole group agreed
that her cakes are a
delight for
everyone.
Originally the
group knitted their
own projects, but
soon realised that
they could knit for
good causes and now use the weekly fee of £2 to pay
the rent of the room and buy wool to knit whatever was
needed by community groups.
At the moment, they are knitting gorgeous sets of
baby cardigans and baby hats, which are given to the
Burton Hospital Neonatal unit and each set goes to
either a premature babies or any mothers that come
into hospital with nothing for the baby to go home in.
They were also asked to knit some traffic light hats for
the neonatal unit in either red, yellow, and green,
apparently the hats help the midwives to determine
what stage the baby is at in its development and are
invaluable to the midwives. In the Winter they knit
adult hats and scarfs which are distributed to the
homeless by St Marys Church, Uttoxeter.
However, over the years they have been asked to
knit and donated to many other causes, at one time
knitting baby bird nests for the British Wildlife Rescue
Centre, near Weston ST18 0JS and also knitting baby
blankets for a local funeral home and can still knit
blanket squares for cold weather projects.
I am always fascinated to find out why people go
along to the groups that they do, and Gwen told me she
likes coming to the group because they laugh together
and get ideas of what to knit for their families if they
are not knitting the baby sets. May said she lives in
sheltered accommodation and loves coming out to
meet everyone each week and catch up on what they
have all been up too. Barbara really enjoys knitting for
the community, everyone agreed with Barbara when
she said that. Joan loves coming out each week and
meeting new people. Eileen of course loves both
knitting and baking and enjoys everyone’s company.
Maureen said she enjoys knitting the baby hats
knowing that a baby will benefit from it. Viv said she
retired 7 years ago and joined both this group and
others to fill her time, she was knitting a cardigan for
her granddaughter while we spoke and knitting both
shelves on one needle, which I was very impressed by.
The two Margarets who started the group were asked
to do so by Uttoxeter Cares and although nervous at
first, it grew from 2 to 3 to then 26 over the years and
they wouldn’t be without it now. All the ladies asked
that I mention Jean, a long-term member of the group
who sadly died recently, but who has left them lots of
wool, so they can carry on knitting the baby cardigans
in her memory. Jean used to knit the angels and sheep
for the railings in Uttoxeter each Christmas, so
Uttoxeter will miss her too.
The group is funded by the weekly £2 fee they
charge and recently were given a grant to help pay the
rent on the room they use at Uttoxeter Cares, but they
are always looking for both funding and wool to be
donated, so if you have some wool or would like to join
their group, just turn up on any Thursday between
1.30-3.30pm at the Bungalow, next to The Hermitage
Centre, 66 Holly Road Uttoxeter ST14 7DU and knit
with these ladies.
If like me, you are a bit nervous about going to new
groups, please be assured that I arrived nervous, but
left feeling very welcomed and full up with cake while
being thoroughly impressed by the knitting skills these
ladies clearly have and their community spirit.
Down on the Farm
by Angela Sargent
A
nother farming year over already, as summer
comes to an end and the crops are mostly
gathered in.
September sees the last of the combining finished
and straw baled, apart from the maize crops which ripen,
depending on the weather, in a few weeks’ time. Field
work will be well under way now and more late nights
beckon with the haste to get seeds in the ground before
the weather gets worse as the season progresses.
Tenancies (of which we were, on our farm) rent day
is traditionally the end of the month, Michaelmas day-
29th – when farms and land changed hands and
farmworkers were hired for the coming year. Its now one
year since ours ended and we quite often get asked if we
miss farming and ‘our’ farm.
Well, to be honest, we don’t! The pressures on the
industry were becoming too great and the many years
work had taken a physical toll on our health, with backs
and knees suffering. We have lots of happy memories and
some awful ones too, but the farm has gone on to the
next generation which seems natural as we are only
custodians of the land.
We still have our farming friends and can get a ‘fix’
whenever we want too- I’ve already booked my lambing
stint for next year, all being well!
Ewe sales are in full swing, as the sheep flock is
replenished and, if there’s a good grass cover on fields,
then store lambs (those that still need a little more time
to be ready for the butcher) will be sold by those who
haven’t got enough grass about.
TB testing will be carried out, as usual, on cattle,
under the testing regime and the three days of waiting
and wondering what the result is, is one of the biggest
stresses of livestock farming.
As the nights draw in, Barn owls silently glide across
the stubble fields, looking for a tasty meal and leave their
pellets on gateposts. If you open these up, you can see the
wings and shells of beetles or small bones of mammals,
which weren’t quick enough to move out of the way of a
sharp talon.
Blackberries, crab apples and other hedge fruits
glisten under moonlight, providing food for drunken
wasps, birds and small animals.
Moths flutter in the dusk and round glowing lights
and everything begins the slow winding down for winter.
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A thriving Staffordshire
Moorlands community cricket
club has been bowled over by a
five-year support deal from digger giant JCB.
Oakamoor Cricket Club has secured £2,000
sponsorship from the company which will see all men’s
and women’s teams as well as a host of boys and girls
junior squads sporting new JCB playing shirts.
The club play home games and practise at the
Davies/Worthington Memorial Ground, Mill Road,
and regularly fields six adult teams and junior squads
ranging from under 8s through to under 16s,
competing in games across North Staffordshire and
South Cheshire.
Club spokesman Jonathan Wood, HR Business
Partner at JCB, said: “Oakamoor is a thriving cricket
club and we pride ourselves on making the game
accessible to all at both competitive and friendly levels.
We have six adult teams and more than 100 children a
week attending our practice sessions on a Friday
evening. This sponsorship makes a great difference to
our long-term future and every single player will be
proud to wear their JCB shirts. We hope to represent
the JCB name with winning results on the cricket field
over the coming season and beyond.”
Oakamoor Cricket Club is always keen to welcome
new adult and youth players. For more information
visit https://oakamoor.play-cricket.com/Aboutus.
Boys and girls from Oakamoor Cricket Club’s
junior section put their new JCB kit through its
paces at Friday night practice.
Moorlands cricketers bowled over
by JCB support
Denstone College
hosts Rotary cricket
competition
T
he Rotary Club of Uttoxeter organised a Junior Cricket
competition at Denstone College. Six teams representing the
clubs Wootton, Clifton, Uttoxeter and Checkley enjoyed
playing on the excellent pitches under a clear blue sky!
Rotarian Jerry Gear, who organised the event, reports;
“We all enjoyed a wonderful morning of high quality junior
cricket played in an excellent spirit. The Clubs are doing a great
job developing young cricketers with a real feel for both the skills
and traditions of the Game.”
The overall winners were Checkley who beat Wootton in the
final and the Rotary Vice President, Dave Rushton, presented the
trophy to the winning team to end a most enjoyable day in the most
wonderful of surroundings.
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Each month Uttoxeter’s best known character Roy ‘Razzer’
Astbury will compile his very own ‘All-Time
Local Football Team’ which in his opinion is
the very best of players past and present.
‘Razzer’ will create a team in each issue
of The Uttoxeter Cheadle Voice which
he believes incorporates all the
ingredients of a football outfit which
could be unbeatable!
He will be delving into his
thoughts to remember all the
terrific players in years gone by
whilst selecting those who are
exceptional in our present
day.
It should be a
fantastic talking point
in our community
and no doubt you
all will have your
views on
‘Razzer’s Hall
of Fame
team.
LEE BOWERS
Cheadle CC FC
Terrific wide player who
possessed tremendous pace.
Lee always created lots of
chances, top guy too.
LEON SCALLON
Uttoxeter Town
Great player who oozed class.
Good on the ball, in the air
and a brilliant passer, Leon
had it all.
ROB TOOTH
Cheadle CC FC
Ron could play centre half or centre
forward and be equally effective.
Fantastic pace and one of the best
headers of the ball around. Cool dude…
LEE BUCKINGHAM
Three Tuns FC
A great player to have in any team,
100% commitment and Lee’s hard
tackles were always on the money!
TOMMY HODGKINSON
Cheadle CC FC
Tricky, brilliant winger who had real
speed which caused mayhem in
defences. Got his share of goals too.
GAVIN REYNOLDS
JCB FC
Great talent, a midfield maestro
who had the winning mentality
on the pitch.Terrific leader too
DEAN AVERY
Uttoxeter Town/Cheadle Town
A wonderful player who was taken from
us at such a young age. Brilliant person,
Dean is sorely missed by everyone…
BEN DODD
Anchor Athletic
Terrific player who had bags of ability
and terrific vision on the ball.
JIM LOVATT
Uttoxeter Boys School
Talented and versatile, Jim was really
consistent and a great team player.
Great chap.
IAN ATTERBURY
JCB FC
A very dangerous striker who boasted
a fantastic goals tally throughout his
career.‘Atters’was a real local legend…
ALAN PEDDER
Cheadle Old Boys
Terrific goalkeeper who excelled at‘flying’saves. A
real character and a top bloke, Alan used to turn
up to matches in his‘Del Boy’3 wheeler!!
We have inserted one football club each
player has performed for.
Obviously, many have played for several
clubs in their careers.
All-time local soccer Hall of Fame Team
by Roy ‘Razzer’ Astbury
Girls football
success
A
fter a tremendous Women’s World Cup, there is a local success story for girls
football! Doveridge Doves are a girls u8s football team (will be under 9s for
23/24 season) based in Uttoxeter/Doveridge.
The team has played 32 games and won 28 this season, playing in the
Staffordshire League and winter-trained at St George’s Park in Burton on the David
Beckham pitch.
They have won 5 trophies in 12 months and became the first Doveridge team
out of 16 junior teams (both boys and girls) to win a trophy.
Doveridge Doves top scorer hit136 goals in 31 games and the second top scorer
had 44 goals. Coach Richard Whitehurst said he was ‘super proud of how they listen
and enjoy their football.’
Their feat of winning last season came on the back of their first year where they
played up an age group and only won a couple of games all season and regularly lost
by 5 goals or more.
Pickleball comes
to Cheadle
C
headle u3a hosted a taster session of Pickleball at South Moorlands Leisure
Centre recently. What is Pickleball? Well it is a cross between table tennis,
tennis and badminton and can be played by singles or doubles players. It is
played either on a tennis court or a badminton court. The benefit of Friday’s game
was it was inside, great in view of the inclement weather.
Sixteen people turned up to the session which ran from 2 – 3pm. Participants
were soon enjoying using the “paddles” to hit a plastic ball over a low net. There
was much laughter and chatter. The u3a had to borrow equipment from the leisure
centre but it is planned to buy sets of paddles and balls for u3a use. It wasn’t always
as easy as it looked but that did not deter anyone.
All too soon the session was over but it is hoped it will be a regular feature of
Friday afternoons in Cheadle. If you would like to see what the game looks like in
action there are plenty of YouTube videos.
Many thanks to the South Moorlands Leisure Centre for giving the u3a the
chance to start up a new group. If you would like to come along at any time please
do so.

49
Alan’s Football Autobiography
by Alan Beaman, a local sporting legend
H
arry Kane leaving the Premier League has
shocked everyone, the player we all admired,
a great talent, he was the complete professional
in every way.
I enjoyed watching an Englishman who was
brilliant at his trade, a man to challenge the great
Jimmy Greaves and his goal scoring record. Spurs led
by Daniel Levy were desperate to find a deal outside
the Premier League so Bayern looked the only option.
Levy has to satisfy the real owner of Spurs.
The Arabian mega rich are beginning to threaten
the Premier League with contracts given to players way
above what they are really worth. The contracts are
buying players no matter what they cost - it’s sad to see
football used by Arabs to buy their way to the top.
Human rights of workers is bottom of their list.
Younger Elite can turn them down but the older players
like Henderson can’t say no…
Nigel informs me Uttoxeter Town have some good
young players in their new side. Matt Redshaw back at
the club scoring goals. He has bags of skill so let’s hope
he can stay fit. As a 16 year old Matt was close to having
a chance when Stevie Holland was at Stoke City then
and we discussed him at length having got Matt
training at Stoke. Steve thought maybe one level down
he could have chance, but getting him around clubs was
difficult then and it never happened…
Lionesses had a fantastic World Cup, just failing in
the final, a few points the men can learn from certainly
is the response of the girls to get up quickly, No
fainting injury make the men look shocking - well done
to their desire and teamwork through the World Cup.
I’ve just been down South talking to some Pompey
boys and they are still a big Club with 28,000 crowd at
home matches at Fratton Park on the coastline.
We were chatting about Alan Hudson, Tony Currie,
Stan Bowles, Frank Worthington and the talent and
entertainment they provided for us all. Don Revie
didn’t agree with the general public that Hudson should
have had many caps especially after the German game
where he was superb.
Brighton are having a successful time with some
excellent players on show. My friend Joe Carpenter
from Rocester was there as a professional so what an
achievement for Joe and his family - what a lovely chap.
His brother was at Man Utd but was killed in the war.
Rocester have had so many quality players over the
years, these lads today have a lot to live up to. Back in
the day it was an achievement to play there, Peter
Swanick, Keith and Leon Hibberd, Paul and Tony Croft
- so many excellent players…
We went to a great Airshow at Eastbourne recently,
what a beautiful Town with some lovely architecture,
all sanctioned by the Duke of Devonshire - the design
of the front and main streets is excellent. The Grand
Hotel was stunning, the guys on the door, all football
men, had great banter about Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal,
West Ham the Hammers for their steelwork back in the
day in the boatyards - football is such a social mixing
game of the working class to make so many friends
around the country. Scotland, England, Wales and
Ireland, you can go anywhere and talk football and
make friends straight away.
Broad bowing out after the Ashes was perfect
timing, a committed career, putting his body through
the mill for his passion, a crowd pleaser with a true
spirit for the game. The dressing room will miss him,
that’s for sure…
Brighton look to be a threat to the major teams this
year with coach De Zerbi doing a great job working
with the players. His ability to find players around the
World is proving to be vital!
I
’ve just watched our ladies lose the football World
Cup Final to the Spaniards. Heartbreaking for them
to get so close and fall at the final hurdle.
I know exactly how they feel!
Defeat in any game hurts but to lose in probably the
biggest game you will play in your career is devastating.
They played quite well in the first half before falling
behind a little bit against the run of play but only fine
goalkeeping kept the score and game interesting.
Second half we didn’t do enough to pull the game
around and I actually thought we looked a little
disjointed in the final stages of the game when we
needed to show much more composure with the ball.
The decision to push centre half Bright up front
didnt help and in the end Spain could and should have
secured the game earlier.
It was a great effort by the Lionesses which kept a
lot of the country engrossed in the competition but I
don’t think anyone could argue that Spain were worthy
winners.
Sarina Weigman has been touted as the next boss
of the men’s team! Mark Bullingham CEO at the FA was
posed the question at a press conference prior to the
ladies World Cup Final and replied that it wasn’t out of
the question. He could hardly say anything else could
he without being accused of prejudice!
The highlight of the tournament for me was beating
the Aussies in the semi final. Beating them at any sport
is always a pleasure and to see how their fans and media
reacted to the loss was even better. Carney would have
had a field day!!!!
We fared much better in the Ashes than I predicted
and it could have been even better. Only the weather
saved them from defeat in the fourth test at Old
Trafford which we would have surely won and the win
in the fifth test would have seen the famous urn return
to these shores.
The Aussies didn’t play anywhere near their best
and despite going 0-2 down, we nearly produced a
remarkable comeback. I had little confidence the
openers would give us good enough starts but Duckett
and Crawley in particular had good series. The number
3 spot proved to be a concern with the injury to Pope
but our middle order just about produced when needed
to. Brook, Root, Stokes and Bairstow scored runs at
various times but it was the bowlers that nearly got us
over the line.
Despite Anderson being below par in the four tests
he played (should he have played in the 4th and 5th
tests?) we still had enough to bowl out Australia twice
in the same game. Broad was fantastic again, ably
supported by Wood, Moeen, Robinson and surprise
package Woakes. Woakes record in tests in England
stands comparison with most and a fit Robinson would
have been a better bet than Anderson.
We made mistakes in the first two tests, declaring
early in the first innings of the first test with Root in
full flight was certainly one in hindsight though I did
understand that Stokes was looking to be positive in
taking early wickets that first evening. We didn’t catch
very well early in the series and Bairstow’s inclusion
was certainly debatable. Foakes is the better keeper by
a bit and scores runs, though not as many or as quick
as Bairstow. Moeen did enough to justify selection but
our lack of a top spinner is still a concern and will be
in India next year.
In fact who knows what our attack will look like
next time out? Broad gone, Anderson out of form and
Wood injury prone. Will Archer be fit? Woakes doesn’t
tour well. Robinson is a cert, Tongue and Atkinson
could well figure, both are young and quick. Mahmood
is another who has had fitness problems but could be
on the way back.
Leach will go to India if fit and I would like to see
Rehan Ahmed selected. Young and a little raw but
bowls wicket taking balls, can be expensive but his
control will get better with experience. Broad will be a
massive loss to the team and Anderson may well have
played his last game for his country but we still have
some fine bowlers coming through to take their places.
The Harry Kane saga is finally over and for me he
has made the right decision. Granted Bayern Munich
win their league most seasons, Spurs don’t. Bayern
could go all the way in the Champions league, Spurs
can’t. He will prosper over there playing with a better
team and better players. Spurs will improve under
Postecoglou no doubt but even with that improvement
will find it hard to qualify for the Champions League.
Tottenham fans have had to suffer under Mourinho
and Conte, subjected to watching negative football.
Even without Harry it will get better!
Will Harry Maquire leave Man Utd? He isn’t going
to play many games for them and would clearly like a
move away and the club would like him gone despite
what Ten Hag is telling the press. So what’s the hold up?
The player wants the money he is owed for the rest of
his contract and the club are offering him less to go.
Stalemate, but I can never understand a player sitting
on his contract rather than playing games....
Obviously not everyone feels the same!
All the best.
Bake.
Bake’s Memoirs
by Neil Baker, local sporting legend
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(Hot drinks and bacon sandwiches available). People should check the facebook page (@URFCJuniors) for any changes
due to weather or matches. We’re always looking for new players as well as any volunteers to help out.
The good old days
The Good Old Days photographs on pages 44-45 have been identified as:
1 Cheadle’s famous Silk Mill Fire on April 28th, 1952.
2 Uttoxeter Railway Shed 1949
Tommy Twigg?, unknown, Joe Hopwood, Unknown
3 Well known Cheadle character Annie Pyatt is pictured walking through the streets
many years ago.
4 Cheadle Printer Jerome Alcock is pictured at a Cheadle Rotary Club Handover
presentation many years ago.
5 Oakapple Country Dance Band about 1984
Dave Blant, Ken Smith, Geoff Morgan, John Prew, Fred Hopwood and Les Shaw
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