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Arthur to take on
Northern
Superchargers role
D
erbyshire Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, has been
appointed as Director of Cricket for The Hundred
franchise, Northern Superchargers.
Arthur, who will remain with Derbyshire during the Metro
Bank One-Day Cup, will undertake the largely hands-off role
alongside his duties with the Club, as the Superchargers prepare
for the fifth edition of The Hundred this August.
Arthur will advise on recruitment for both the Superchargers’
men’s and women’s teams, as well as providing support to Head
Coaches, Andrew Flintoff and Lisa Keightley, through his vast experience.
Arthur said: “Derbyshire remains my primary focus and I’m committed to
achieving our goals of bringing success to the Club. We encourage all of our players
and coaches to develop their skills in new environments and this is another example
of that.
“As a Club, our personnel are in demand and that’s a testament to the work being
done behind the scenes, and we are confident results will soon come on-field.”
Chief Executive, Ryan Duckett, added: “Mickey remains fully-committed to
Derbyshire, he lives and breathes the Club and we hope that he can use this
opportunity to showcase the quality Derbyshire has.
“It’s been a positive winter, with Mickey, Wayne [Madsen] and Zak [Chappell]
lifting silverware overseas, while Harry Moore and Pat Brown have represented us
within the England setup recently.
“Our squad has been working hard over the winter, and this will ramp up even
further over the next couple of months to give us the best possible chance of success
in 2025, with an exciting summer ahead.”
Stafford Table
Tennis Association
S
ince the early stages of the Stafford Table Tennis league Uttoxeter Warriors have
played in just matches beating Weston Pioneers 8-2 and in the derby match
against The Potters 10-0. This has meant that they are now in fifth spot in the
table, a drop of two places from third.
Overall Paul Lord collected six of the best and Peter Drew and Steve Jones five
out of six.
Since their bright start to the season Uttoxeter Potters have failed to pick up a
point in the next seven matches they have played in. They have lost another two
matches 10-0 as well as the one against the Warriors. These were against current
leaders County Officers A and defending champions Burton Manor Vikings. Other
results saw them lose 9-1 to Burton Manor Bandits and Weston Apollo, 7-3 to Burton
Manor Defenders and 6-4 to Weston Pioneers.
They now sit second from bottom in the table. Best performances came from
Phillip Carminati who won five singles in the seven games played, Andrew Fox one
out of three, Angela Milberry one out of four and Janine Reed one out of two.
Dave Hollins
Don’t miss Elkes Bowls
Club Open Morning
E
lkes Bowls Club, of Sunnyside Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7LU, are keen to attract
new members for the up-coming 2025/26 season. Played before? Never played
before? It doesn’t matter… We will be holding an open morning on Saturday
26th April, 10am - midday.
Come along, bowls and instruction will be provided free of charge. Please wear
flat shoes. We run six teams in various leagues and also have members who play
regularly amongst themselves.
Whether you want competitive bowls or a more social event, bowls is a great way
to spend a few hours, in the fresh air and exercise.
If you are interested, please ring Ron on 07854 762860 or Steve on 07795 110951
to book your place.
Tickner returns to
Derbyshire for 2025 season
N
ew Zealand international fast bowler, Blair Tickner, will return to Derbyshire
for the 2025 season. Tickner, 30, initially joined Derbyshire for the 2024
campaign and featured in seven matches across the Vitality County
Championship and Vitality Blast, before returning to New Zealand early, after his
wife Sarah was diagnosed with leukaemia.
With Sarah now on the road to recovery, Blair will re-join Mickey Arthur’s side
for all formats in 2025. He has played for his nation 34 times, claiming 47
international wickets, while his career haul stands at 450.
He is currently among the leading wicket-takers in the Plunket Shield (first-class),
Ford Trophy (List A) and Super Smash (T20) this season, with a combined 31
dismissals.
Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, said: “We never got to see the best of Blair in
his first spell with us, there was a lot going on off the field, but he was the
consummate professional and we were always eager to bring him back for 2025.
“His record deserved to be better last season, we dropped chances off his bowling
and if we take those, his average comes right down. I’m confident we will be better
in that regard in 2025, and Blair should reap the rewards, because he’s a very good
bowler.
“With the likes of Zak Chappell, Harry Moore, Pat Brown and Blair all vying to
take the new ball, I’m very excited about our attack in 2025.”
Tickner added: “Despite everything, I loved my first spell with Derbyshire and
I’ve kept in touch with the players and coaches, the Club have supported me
massively and I’m looking forward to getting back to England and showing what I
can do.
“I think everyone would agree that I have unfinished business with Derbyshire,
I couldn’t show my quality first time around and I’m coming back hungry to do just
that and win games for the county.”
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- 10. 10 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. T here was a Christmassy feel to the December meeting of Kingstone WI! The evening was to include a blind tasting session of various seasonal goodies to produce a mini ‘Which’ report -all good fun. Team President Jean had been shopping and presented each table with two plates, A and B, each containing the same selection of foods – mince pies, pork pies, crisps….from a selection from Uttoxeter shops. Each pair were tasted and voted on. There were a few surprises as some own brands proved more popular than named ones. This was followed by carol singing to round off a very enjoyable evening. In January, members and their guests were treated to a delicious super of chicken, bacon and mushroom casserole and fruit crumble. When tea and coffee had been served, Chris Austin began the second part of the evening - his talk on ‘The Shadows’, He recounted a fascinating history of the famous group, illustrated with live performances of their greatest hits. The Shadows dominated the British popular music charts in the pre-Beatles’ era from the late 1950s. As pioneers of the four-member instrumental format, the band consisted of lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar and drums. They served as the backing band for Cliff Richards from 1958-1968. Few were aware that they were originally known as ‘The Drifters’ until threatened with a lawsuit by an American group who had adopted the name first. ‘The Shadows’ was suggested by bass guitarist Jet Harris, when he came up with the idea that Cliff was front of stage and they were always in the shadows! Chris, a most accomplished guitarist, took his audience back in time as he played The Shadows’ music, including number-one hits ‘Apache’, ‘Kon Tiki’ and ‘Wonderful Land’. ‘Apache’ was written by Jeremiah (Jerry) Lordon. On tour with The Shadows, Lordan demonstrated the tune to bass player Jet Harris, reportedly picking it out on a ukulele. When the rest of the band heard it they agreed to record it, with Hank Marvin developing the song’s distinctive echo and vibrato sound. It was released in June 1960 and hit number one in August, staying at the top for five weeks and being voted Top Record of 1960in the New Musical Express Readers’ Poll. Chris Austin’s combination of music and stories behind the compositions was a recipe for a great evening’s entertainment. For more information on Kingstone WI, please contact: secretarykingstonewi@gmail.com Good Food and Music… what could be better? Kingstone WI December and January Meetings HIGH-QUALITY SURFACING & GROUNDWORK SERVICES Throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire, Stoke-On-Trent, Buxton, Derbyshire, West Midlands and many more surrounding areas All works completed from the small to big jobs at competitive prices. Completed for Private, commercial, and Industrial sectors. Services include: • Tarmac surfacing for all surfaces, Trench Works, • Driveways, Concreting, Slabbing, Resin Bound gravel • Fencing, Excavations, artificial grass • Hiab hire, Demolition and Drainage and much more Safe contractor and Construction Line approved. Our operatives are fully trained under the Construction Plant Competence Scheme and Street works accredited. Contact Nick 07817 860432 or Danielle 07429 428131 Email nick@nrbgroundworks.co.uk or danielle@nrbgroundworks.co.uk Website www.nrb-groundworks.co.uk
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- 14. 14 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. All electrical work undertaken including: •House re-wires •Sockets •Outside lighting •Showers installed DANNY DANVERS Electrical Contractor Qualified Electrician - Free friendly advice Call 07940 220931 All locksmith work undertaken from door realignment to new locks and handles. No call out charge. Dry Lining • Boarding • Skimming Patching • Damp Proofing Insurance Work Specialist • No job too small Professional and reliable service Contact Mark today for a free quotation 07583 879185 mwplastering92@hotmail.com MW PLASTERING SMOOTHLY DOES IT CARLTON UPHOLSTERY RE-UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS • EST 1979 Three-Piece Suites • Odd Chairs & Sofas Headboards • Bedroom Furniture • Re-Springing Replacement Seat • Foam Cushions/Fibre Repairs to Upholstery Antique Restoration also Undertaken For a FREE Estimate call Carlton Upholstery on 01538 756274 or 07976 794811 Carlton Upholstery, 1 Rawle Close, Rectory Fields, Cheadle, Staffs ST10 1UX WHEEL ‘N’ TYRESLTD Performance Tyre Centre WE FIT TYRES ON YOUR DRIVE PUBLIC • BUSINESS • FARM CALL-OUTS Unit A, Brookhouses Industrial Estate, Cheadle ST10 1SR 01538 755100 BATTERIES • BRAKES EXHAUSTS • TYRES Personal Service and Advice •Brickwork New and Reclaimed •Chimney repairs & rebuilds •Lead flashings •Indian Stone •Porcelain •Paving •Fencing •Turfing •Pointing 07713 636899 Based in Cheadle East Staffordshire Borough Council launches climate action initiative with Town and Parish Councils E ast Staffordshire Borough Council recently hosted its first Climate Change Forum for Town and Parish Councils, bringing together local representatives to discuss community-level climate action. The online forum, which took place in November, saw participation from 11 local parish and town councils and featured practical guidance on carbon footprinting, climate action planning, and real examples of successful local initiatives. Winshill Parish Council shared their experiences of implementing climate action at a local level, demonstrating what can be achieved through community- led approaches. Following positive engagement at the forum, the Council is now looking to establish a Parish Climate Action Working Group to continue these important discussions and support collaborative climate action across East Staffordshire. Councillor Dennis Fletcher, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: "The forum has shown there's a real appetite for climate action at the parish level. We're now looking to build on this momentum through our new working group, which will provide regular opportunities for sharing ideas, resources, and best practices." Any town or parish councillors interested in joining the Climate Action Working Group are encouraged to contact the Council's Climate Change team at climate.change@ eaststaffsbc.gov.uk See how The Voice can publicise your business Give us a call on 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 or Email: uttoxetervoice@ hotmail.co.uk
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- 17. 17 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 Cheadle Carpets & Beds Carpets - Vinyls - Roll Ends Beds/Mattresses Headboards - Rugs Free measures & estimates - no obligation We offer over 30 years experience in the trade and a very Friendly, Professional Service Choose Cheadle Carpets & Beds - call in to see us on Cheadle’s main car park (Next to Cheadle Post Office) 2 Shopping Centre, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1UT Tel 01538 750555 Open Monday to Saturday Cheadle & District Lions Club Annual Charter Celebrations C headle Town Mayor, Councillor Paulette Upton (centre) was a guest of Cheadle & District Lions at their 37th Annual Charter Celebrations having served the local community since 1988. On her left are District Governor Lion Ian Francis with his Fiancée Teresa Carberry, and on her right are Cheadle Lion President Lesley Godwin and her husband Lion Keith Godwin. They were joined by over 50 guests from other Lions clubs and their friends. Following the formal part of the evening, the Silver Long-Johns entertained everyone, who enjoyed singing and dancing to their varied styles of music. Further information about Cheadle & District Lions can be found on their Facebook page or their website www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/cheadleuk or by phone on 03458 334991.
- 18. 18 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. F armers from Uttoxeter and surrounding areas joined together in the town market square on Saturday 25th January to celebrate Farm Unity Day. Children enjoyed a sit on the tractor and received activity books, pencils & stickers as their parents expressed solidarity with our farmers. Farm Unity Day was organised on a National level by NFU (National Farmers’ Union) to raise public awareness over recent government changes made using incorrect data which will result in the fall of many farms and businesses, destroying generations of work. Farmers are our rural army. Despite years of financial pressures on fair pricing of their goods and unpredictable weather patterns affecting their yields, British Farmers keep soldiering on. Farmers work 365 days a year tending their animals, growing their crops to produce our food and caring for our environment. Farmers know they are privileged to live in the countryside and, as such, provide our population peace of mind that they are the proud custodians of our land. Farmers feed us and our future generations. If our farmers are forced to sell their land to large, non- farming, multi-national corporations, they will no longer remain in control of our own country’s food production. Once the land is taken out of the hands of our local farmers, our future food and national security will be forever lost. In such an uncertain world, few things are certain. We live, we die; we need food and water. We must keep our food production safe in the hands of our British Farmers or lose it, at our peril. Those farmers involved in the Day of Unity would like to thank local shoppers for their fantastic support of British Farming, true community spirit and kind generosity of food donations made to the Uttoxeter Heath Community Centre. Further details on this important cause can be found at www.nfuonline.com Uttoxeter farmers and shoppers donate to local food bank
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- 20. 20 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. Lapland Experience I ’m Amanda from Incredible Getaways Ltd, a friendly travel consultants based in Bramshall, Uttoxeter. I’m excited to be writing a regular travel column in The Voice informing you of what’s hot in the world of travel. Our first column is a magical experience of Lapland by Simone and her family. They started their adventure with a 3-hour flight into Kittila, and a short transfer of around 15 minutes to Levi, where they were transported to a snowy wonderland. Upon arrival they checked into their hotel and straight away wrapped up warm in their snow suits and boots, before a quick dash through the snow on a husky sled and a reindeer sleigh. Next was a ride on the gondola at Zero Point which took them up to the Panorama Hotel, the perfect place to warm up with a hot chocolate and look out at the breathtaking views of the surrounding fells and Levi Village. When the ski slope shut in the evening around 7.30pm they had endless amounts of fun sledging down the slopes and making snow angels. Day two was a short shuttlebus ride to Tonttula to the elves hideaway, tucked away in a whimsical, snow- covered forest. It's a magical place where the whole family can immerse themselves in an enchanting atmosphere. They had so much fun in Santa’s workshops making delicious gingerbread and tree decorations. The highlight of the day was of course seeing their child’s face light up when they met Santa in his cozy grotto where they were gifted an elf teddy and had family photos taken. On the third day they visited Levi Husky Park, where they learnt all about the everyday life of the park and the animals. They loved seeing the cute puppies and the arctic fox and had the opportunity to feed some reindeer there too. They also experienced a 2km husky ride driven by a professional musher. The huskies really enjoyed getting to work to pull the sled through a snow filled forest, and across a frozen lake. At the end of the experience, they were welcomed into an authentic Laplander’s hut where they enjoyed a hot drink and a sausage by an open fire. Simone said they all had such an amazing time, and they would return as there were many activities they didn’t have the chance to encounter such as seeing the Northern Lights and visiting Levi Spa. They would also have liked to visit K5 Hotel set in a secluded wooded area where you can see reindeer in their natural habitat and feed them. They also missed out on Kids Land, a fun outdoor playground with a sledding hill, and Lappish “kota” teepee for marshmallow toasting. Taking a trip to see Santa in Lapland is a magical experience that children, parents, and grandparents will remember forever. If you would like to create your own lasting memories, please contact myself on 07896 556098 or email incrediblegetaways@notjusttravel.com Incredible Getaways - What's Hot in the World of Travel… by Amanda John
- 21. 21 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 Tarmac Patios Fencing Driveways Turfing Resin Bound Driveways and Patios Call: 07773 674543 Email: wiggylakin@icloud.com • Specialist in carpet and vinyl flooring • Large choice of samples brought to your home for you to view in comfort • Professional fitting service with 25 years of experience • Floor levelling and door trimming service • Friendly, hassle- free service where you only deal with myself, the fitter, start to finish Call or message to arrange an appointment 07932 668 745 Email: iansund@googlemail.com Dedicating over 100 years service to providing exceptional care for our families 66a High Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 7JD 37-39 Compton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1BX For 24 hour attention call 01889 564086 / 01335 345120 www.aslaterandsons.co.uk www.facebook.com/a.slater&sons
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- 23. 23 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 From the Mash Tun by Graham Shenton of Uttoxeter F irstly, it is worth mentioning that this piece was written in early January as a consequence of Nigel needing the copy in early before his forthcoming medical procedure. Trust everything went well Nige. I have recently watched Luke Littler winning the World Darts Championship. The most staggering thing for me was the way the 17-Year-Old showed greater composure against a player twice his age with vastly more experience particularly in World finals. Littler was not at his best (neither was MVD for that matter) but when it mattered most he hit his doubles, won legs and clinched sets. He reminded me of a 35-year-old Phil Taylor in his prime! In a previous life (here we go again) I was captain of the Black Swan ‘C’ darts team. That’s not to say I was the best player. Just the opposite in fact and had I not been captain I would not have been involved at all. The lads used to say I was ‘rank’. I think that’s what they called me although hearing has never been my strong point. We were the Black Swan ‘C’ as when we formed the Black Swan (Uttoxeter of course) already had 2 teams in the Uttoxeter and District Darts League. We started in the Uttoxeter League Division 3 and won 3 successive promotions before winning the Premier Division in our 4th season. Admittedly we had Andy Williams in the team but most of the other lads were ‘novices’ so that was some achievement. Andy had to be the best player in the area in those days (late 70’s into the 80’s) and won the Uttoxeter singles title 3 years in a row. In addition to Andy, we had the likes of Ron Coleman (bred for fly fishing but managed to adapt his technique to darts), Steve Finney, Travis Hale, Ernie Campion and Colin Hudson (sense of humour drier than the Sahara Desert in the dry season). Eventually we got bored with the Uttoxeter League not because the standard dropped or that we kept winning it but because we never seemed to leave Uttoxeter Market Place. There were 3 teams from the Swan, 2 from the Vaults and 1 each from the Talbot, Smithfield and White Horse. We had one trip a season out of town and that was to play Dave Jones’ team at the Baggott’s in Abbotts Bromley. So, we took the decision to enter the Tean and District Summer League again playing on a Monday night. What nights we had! For our away games we used Clive Brown’s minibus and more than once needed a second bus for our supporters. We were very successful if anything having a better team in the Tean league than we had in Uttoxeter. Dave Jones, Tony Rowe, Mick Plevin, Barry Yeomans, Paul McNamarra amongst others joined us. Everyone wanted to play for us primarily because we had such a good crack. To my knowledge we were the first darts team in the area to have specially made team shirts (this would be about 1987). Our first one was red with a flying Black Swan on reverse with the legend ‘the Black Swan on tour’. This one was part funded by the landlord of the day Roy Sedgwick. I still have mine and have attached a picture. When John Morton became landlord he funded a second shirt this time in yellow which we called our away strip. This one was a lovely shade of ‘Wisden’ yellow though this time the inflight Black Swan on the reverse looked more like a pterodactyl! We enjoyed our away days though very few of them were actually in Tean. I recall The Miners, Talbot, Conservative Club, Bird in Hand and Black Horse in Cheadle although our favourite was the Sealion in Ipstones. The Landlord Nigel enjoyed our style of humour and made us most welcome. On one occasion he bought everyone one our minibus a pint on arrival at his pub. We were not popular with everyone we came up against. Pete Chell senior was very wary of us mainly because every time we played his team we tried to tap up young Pete to get him to come and play for us. We had some really tough games against Pete and his teams mainly when they played at the Conservative Club. The standard of the best teams was very high though there was perhaps not the same strength in depth as in Uttoxeter. Dave Jones was the team comedian. When he was on form he was hilarious. Real stand-up material. I also kidded him that I deliberately fixed the draw so that he was always on last. ‘Dave there is no one else in the world I would rather have on last’. Time and again he went on last and won the game for us. He used to say, ‘you cannot kid a kidder’. Dave if you are looking down on us, you were wrong! Our team and supporters obviously spent a good deal of money in the pubs visited and we were therefore more popular than you might expect for a group of Uttoxeter men in Cheadle and the surrounding area. We also became popular with the League’s committee as we raised more money for charity than any of the other teams in the league. At the time the League raised money for Tean and Cheadle OAP’s and we took every opportunity to contribute even participating in a Darts Marathon at the Cross Keys in Tean one Saturday night. Mick Barker ran the League at this time, and he had a very light touch. I think he deserves great credit for keeping it so easy for me and the other captains. I saw Mick recently at Bill Shaw’s funeral. I sort of recognised him but only felt confident it was him when it was too late as he was leaving. Mick, if you are reading this sorry I did not speak. I thought afterwards that the last time I saw him before that would have been on the Boothen End. So that would have been about 30 years. Obviously many of the darts players I have mentioned have now passed away. Some were older than others however, Ernie, Travis, Pete and Macca were taken from us far too young. On a lighter note, I used to buy my lads a pint when they scored a 180. With the price of beer as it is and the number of 180’s scored today I would need a second pension to pay for them! So, Stoke City have changed their Manager once again. I know Narcis Pelach didn’t get much time, but performances seemed to be getting worse rather than better and the form of some of our better players has dropped off alarmingly. I thought Mark Robins was a good appointment and by the time you read this we should know if the change is working or not. I believe he was treated rather unfairly by Coventry City considering what he had done for them in almost 8 years. He spoke very well in his initial interview and remembered attending the Bet 365 when we played Besiktas in the Europa League. He is aware of our ‘heritage’ and that’s important. Have just been part of the presentation of the Uttoxeter CAMRA Branch Winter pub of the season to the Red Lion Checkley. Great Pint of Bass at the right price. Lank would approve. The picture attached is of our Chairman Simon Ardron presenting the certificate to Ewen. Why Winter pub of the season? Well, it’s much appreciated by the local community and quite a few from Tean, Cheadle and Uttoxeter. Plus, there was a real fire in both bars. Birdie would be proud of you Ewen. Keep up the good work. PS those that know me will attest to the fact that I wear shorts all year round, even on Christmas Day! People say to me ‘aren’t your legs cold?’. Well, no, my head and hands might be cold but never my legs. Not sure why it is So, if you see me out walking don’t ask me if my legs are cold. Try it for yourself Until next time. Shent Send your articles, photographs, features, sports reports etc into The Voice for insertion into our next issue. 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- 24. 24 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. J CB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines, the company announced recently. JCB is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen and a team of 150 engineers has been working on the exciting £100 million development for over three years. JCB confirmed that 11 licensing authorities across Europe have now given permission for JCB’s hydrogen engine to be sold across Europe – with authorities in other countries set to follow suit with certification in 2025. JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford, who has led the company’s hydrogen engine project, said: “This is a very significant moment for JCB. To start the New Year with certification in place in so many European countries bodes very well for the future of hydrogen combustion technology. JCB has proved in recent years that it is a proper zero emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment. “This formal type approval/certification paves the way for the sale and use of hydrogen engines right across the UK and Europe. I couldn’t have hoped for a better start to the year. Most of all, I am delighted for our team of British engineers who have worked tirelessly to reach this stage.” JCB confirmed that the Netherlands’ Vehicle Authority RDW was the first licensing authority to issue official certification, giving permission for the engine to sold in The Netherlands. Other licensing bodies across Europe have followed RDW’s lead by issuing the necessary certification, including Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Finland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein. Licensing authorities in other countries are set to follow with certification during 2025. JCB has already produced more than 130 evaluation engines which are powering backhoe loaders, Loadall telescopic handlers and generator sets. Real-world testing of JCB’s hydrogen equipment on customers’ sites is now at an advanced stage and progressing well. Landmark start to 2025 as JCB’s hydrogen engine approved for use Lord Bamford pictured with JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine.
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- 26. 26 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. Highwood Leisure Services is a family run business located in Staffordshire. We pride ourselves on being able to offer all services for your leisure vehicle, including security and entertainment upgrades, Habitation checks, fault finding, mechanical service and repairs and paint correction. We offer a mobile service, along with a fully serviced workshop. W www.highwoodmotorhomes.co.uk E info@highwoodleisure.co.uk Flatts Farm, Highwood, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8PR Our Services Habitation Checks Servicing And Repairs Diagnostics Entertainment Upgrades Camera Systems Security Upgrades Mobile Services Offered Fully Serviced Workshop Call Out Resealing Machine Polishing MOTORHOME SERVICE & REPAIRS There has never been a better time to explore the beautiful British countryside and beyond into Europe, for the adventurous camper! Highwood Motorhomes has a fleet of vehicles, providing our customers with space and modern luxury. Whether you are an experienced tourer or an absolute beginner, our fully equipped and stylish motorhomes offer the highest specification interiors and latest design features. Located in Staffordshire, the perfect gateway to your adventure. Whether you are booking a romantic road trip for 2, a family holiday or planning an epic 30 day European tour, we have a motorhome for you. See our website for prices and more information E highwoodmotorhomes@gmail.com W www.highwoodmotorhomes.co.uk E staffordshirevehiclehire@gmail.com W www.staffordshirevehiclehire.com SPECIALISTS IN MOTORHOME RENTALS YOUR LOCAL VAN HIRE WE BUY MOTORHOMES FOR CASH Please contact us for more details We are based in Cheadle, Staffordshire offering you self drive van hire fully insured! Need a van to hire for a day or longer? Look no further than Staffordshire Vehicle Hire! We offer quick and affordable self-drive hire with exceptional customer service! Located in Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1UR we’re your go-to choice for van hire in Staffordshire! But wait there’s more… We’ve got you covered with 24hr breakdown cover included as standard on all our vans! Your peace of mind is our top priority. M 07974 999990 T 01889 566456 T 01538 751714 M 07359 640377 T 01889 566456
- 27. 27 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 Contact us for more information and to see what we have on offer for 2025 entry. The Sixth Form is the most exciting and inspiring phase of your education. So why not join a Sixth Form Community which offers young people the opportunity to progress following individual learning pathways, through A-Levels, BTECs or a combination of both. Our welcoming, purposeful learning environment and enrichment programme enables Sixth Form learners to transform into confident, well-rounded individuals with the character and skills to succeed in the next stage of their lives. We are proud of our well-established Future Intentions Programme, which supports and guides learners in the Post-18 pathway of their choice – whether that be University, an Apprenticeship or Employment.
- 28. 28 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. Based in Uttoxeter, Mee Accountancy Services Ltd. offers an integrated accountancy service together with full business support and comprehensive advice service both for businesses and individuals. We pride ourselves in delivering a bespoke and competitive service upon which clients can rely and trust. To find out how we can provide personal and professional service to you, please contact us. Accounts Preparation Business Consultants Company Formation Services Taxation Services HMRC Specialists VAT, CIS & PAYE Services Tel: 01889 563124 www.meeaccountancy.co.uk Mee Accountancy Services Ltd. Unit 1 Uttoxeter Business Centre, Dovefields Retail Park, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8AZ We are currently recruiting, if you would like a career in accountancy please contact us to find out more. M idlands-based homebuilder, Cameron Homes, has partnered with JCB to submit plans to redevelop a new 15-acre site in Uttoxeter town centre. The partnership will see Cameron Homes and JCB utilise the former Bamford Works site to create a landmark housing development titled ‘Bamford Place’. A detailed planning application for 118 units has now been submitted following the exchanging of contracts. The proposed plans will see the whole site redeveloped and regenerated to create a high-quality scheme consisting of one to five bedroom homes set across single and two storeys, as well as townhouse property types. Bamford Place will offer excellent connectivity to the local transport network, as well as links to the local community, which is home to five primary schools and the JCB Academy. The plans demonstrate a commitment to building a lasting legacy with the addition of parklands and public open space, and the pedestrianisation of Pinfold Street. The development will also carry the latest in sustainable technology to provide energy- efficient homes. John Hickman, Group Land Director at Cameron Homes, said: “This is a momentous project for us at Cameron Homes and it is a sincere point of pride to undertake such an innovative joint partnership with JCB. “Both the creative vision and meticulous design of this new development gives us confidence and excitement as we move forward in the area of Uttoxeter. We aim to create a thriving community in Bamford Place offering high-quality homes and public open spaces, providing a lasting legacy for the local area.” JCB Chairman, Lord Bamford said: “I have taken a keen personal interest in securing the best possible legacy for the Bamford Works site since it was vacated in late 2008. At every step along the way, I have wanted the redevelopment to be of the highest possible standard. I’m pleased that we are finally at the stage of submitting a detailed planning application for 118 new homes. “I look forward to Cameron Homes delivering a new development, that everyone is Uttoxeter can be proud of.” For more information about Cameron Homes please visit www.cameronhomes.co.uk. Cameron Homes partners with JCB for ground-breaking development in Uttoxeter See how The Voice can publicise your business Give us a call on 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 or Email: uttoxetervoice@ hotmail.co.uk
- 29. 29 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 Cajun Chicken Pasta B eat the Winter Blues with this spicy, warming Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner and also keeps well in the fridge for 1–2 days, making it ideal for work lunches. Serves: 4–6 people (depending on portion sizes) Ingredients: • 400g penne pasta • 3 chicken breasts, diced • ½ ring of chorizo, diced • 2 red peppers, diced • ½ pack tenderstem broccoli, chopped • 1 onion, diced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 150g soft cheese • 50g parmesan, grated (plus extra for garnish) • 1–2 tsp paprika • 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning • 1–2 cups reserved pasta water • Salt, to taste • Dried chilli flakes, for garnish Instructions: 1. Cook the Pasta • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. • Add the penne pasta and cook according to the packet instructions. Reserve 1–2 cups of pasta water before draining. 2. Prepare the Chicken • Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breasts and season with paprika and Cajun seasoning. • Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. 3. Add the Chorizo • Stir in the diced chorizo and cook for 2–3 minutes until it releases its oils and becomes slightly crispy. 4. Cook the Vegetables • Add the diced onion, red peppers, and tenderstem broccoli to the pan. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. 5. Make the Sauce • Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. • Add the soft cheese and stir until melted and combined. • Gradually add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring to create a thick, creamy sauce. 6. Combine with Pasta • Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. • Continue to cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. 7. Serve • Divide the pasta between serving bowls. • Garnish with grated parmesan and a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes. • Serve immediately and enjoy! If you tried and loved this recipe, visit my Instagram @hannahsfoodandtravel where I share weekly food and travel inspiration! Cooking Fresh with Hannah by Hannah Kiddle of Marchington Tel: 01889 447 015 | Mob: 07555 282 733 patioanddrivewayssales@gmail.com 85 Sorrell Close ST14 8UP
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- 31. 31 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 If you are looking for somewhere to enjoy a drink and meal and also admire the views, then The Raddle Inn is the place for you! If it’s a hearty meal our homemade cooking can either be enjoyed in the bar area, conservatory or our new Pods in the Beer Garden area. Specials board changes daily Quarry Bank, Hollington, near Alton Towers, ST10 4HQ Telephone: 01889 507278 www.raddleinn.com www.logcabin.co.uk Pensioners Menu Available 12-2pm Monday To Saturday 3 Courses For £14.00 Or available separately Starter £3.75, Main Meal £7.50, Dessert £3.75
- 32. 32 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. Snapshot Marie left her washing hanging on the line After all, rain imbued sheets with a softness that fabric conditioner could not She’d read that somewhere Turning back to a sink full of dishes Marie could just make out Between dark brown branches The back wall of Mrs Evans’ kitchen An enamelled bread bin Storage jars of who knew what White kettle and a red rimmed clock There was always something in the way Obstructing her view beyond Washing on the line on a Sunday What would her mother say? Mrs Evans wouldn’t say anything Mrs Evans hung her knickers out to dry Marie smiled to herself The washing up complete She wiped her hands on a tea cloth Sotto Voce by Dean Brindley Contact Dean: deanbrindley@me.com
- 33. 33 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 W ith blue skies and freezing temperatures, the first week in January saw the arrival of scaffolding over the Shrewsbury Arms Pub, and the start of an 11-week project. The work will involve the replacement of the flat roof, upstairs windows, and the refurbishment of the pitch roof. Much needed insulation will be installed to the required Building Regulations. The pub was purchased by The Kingstone Community Society in 2019. This is a rural community owned pub, with over 200 shareholders. The main objectives of the Society are to save and protect this community asset, provide rural employment, improve health and wellbeing and help reduce social isolation by being a great place for friends and family to meet and relax. You don’t have to live in Kingstone to become a shareholder. We have members from across the globe! All passionate about this community asset. More information about the Society can be found on our website: www.kingstonecommunity society.co.uk/ The Roof Refurbishment Project is part funded by the Community Ownership Fund, from the UK Government This much needed work will secure the building as a community asset for future years if not generations. The work should also improve the environment of the building and save on energy resources. Following a formal tender process and working with our architects and primary designer, Townsend & Renaudon, we selected M2 Construction (Staffs) Limited as our Primary Contractor. They are based in Newcastle-Under- Lyne and come with a wealth of experience, especially of working within a “live environment”. Work is ongoing, and we are hoping that the pitched roof will be completed by the time this issue of The Voice goes to print. This is despite the contractors dealing with Storm Eowyn at the end of January, with over 60mph winds. According to the Met Office, “probably the strongest storm to hit the UK in at last 10 years”. And then just a week later Storm Herminia brought further wind and heavy rain. It is testament to M2 that so far, the roof has not leaked, and they have worked around the weather. The great team at this Award-Winning pub include Kay, Emma, Adam and Tracey. They welcome you with a friendly pub atmosphere, log fires, excellent food, good wine and great local ales. The pub offers lively social events, notably the annual Shrewfest. This is held over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Showcasing local bands, great food, and many local ciders and beers. This poplar event is one not to be missed! Dexter and Oscar, the pub dogs also invite you to the monthly dog walk. Starting at the pub and taking in a circular walk around Kingstone woods. Come and enjoy the fun on the first Saturday of each month at 11 am. www.shrewsburyarms kingstone.co.uk/news The Pub will remain open during the Roof Refurbishment Project as usual. Our contractors have proposed solutions to minimise disruption both inside and outside the pub. Limiting some internal works to occur on Mondays and Tuesdays. This is an excellent opportunity for the Society to protect and enhance the pub. The Shrewsbury Arms Pub, Kingstone - major roof refurbishment project F ollowing a 35 per cent increase in visitor numbers since the pandemic, Staffordshire Moorlands is developing its tourism offer with the launch of a new microsite for visitors. The district has seen some of the highest growth figures for visitors in all of Staffordshire since 2019, partly as a result of more people enjoying the countryside for walking, cycling and visiting rural attractions - in addition to visiting the hugely popular Alton Towers Resort near Cheadle. Working with the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor and Economy Partnership (LVEP) and the team at Visit Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has created www.discoverstaffordshiremoorlands.co.uk. It is the first microsite produced by a Staffordshire district to sit alongside the new county tourism website www.visitstaffordshire.com The new microsite provides information which is available 24/7. The opening page is a short video showcasing the area and features Alton Towers, the Churnet Valley Railway, Peak Wildlife Park, The Roaches, and `Pugin’s Gem` in Cheadle, the town’s magnificent catholic church. There are sections on the three towns of Leek, Biddulph and Cheadle, attractions, accommodation, food and drink, the outdoors, events, and planning your visit including using public transport. Leek photographer Cathy Bowers has supplied many of the pictures, while the introductory video was produced by Inspired from Stoke-on-Trent. Welcoming the new microsite, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism, Councillor Matt Swindlehurst - who also represents the districts of Staffordshire as an LVEP board member said: “We are delighted that more and more people are discovering the gems we have in our district. “Tourism is important to the local economy and promoting what we have here is crucial. But at the same time we want to ensure that the natural assets we have, which includes a third of the district lying within the Peak District National Park, can be enjoyed in a sustainable way. “The microsite has comprehensive information to enable visitors to stay longer with us, promotes sustainable walking and cycling routes including details for public transport, and will eventually have itineraries to follow. “The site is a key asset for the whole tourism community in the Moorlands, so we encourage tourism businesses to work with us, including letting us know about their events by contacting the tourism team at the Council.” Charlotte Cain, Local Visitor Economy Partnership Manger said: “The Moorlands is an important part of Staffordshire’s £2.9 billion visitor economy as the content in the new microsite shows. “You could put this down to a few things - that this County has a lot going for it and that is especially so in the Moorlands including the great outdoors, a rich heritage with links to the arts and crafts movement, and having national product that rivals other UK destinations, namely the UK’s biggest theme park in Alton Towers Resort.” The new microsite was unveiled at Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent LVEP’s Big Tourism Conference held recently at Keele University. Tourism in Staffordshire Moorlands gets a boost with new microsite Councillor Matt Swindlehurst and Laura Gerrard, Strategic Development Director, Alton Towers Resort beside a projection of the new Staffordshire Moorlands visitor microsite.
- 34. 34 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. Rocester Council School Class II. 1943 Front row, Leslie Ault, Eric Ault, Brian Oldham, Elaine Brough, Peter Hirst, (Mrs Bowler Teacher,) Doreen Braddow, William Walker, David Martin, *Barbara Eaton. Middle row, Rita Woodward, *Violet Cooper, Hilary Brown, Keith Walker, *Beryl Windsor, Pamela Charlesworth, Francis Harrison, *Leonard Anning, *Thomas Hall, Joan Durose, *Raymond Eaton. Rear, Nancy Woolliscroft, *Raymond Osbourne, Bertram Bradley, William Parkes, James Tomkinson, Dorothy Ratcliffe, Eileen Cox, June Richardson, *Marie Groombridge, Linda Parkes, Gwen Chell. * Evacuees. (S. A. Johnson 1943.) After the crowning ceremony at the 1956 Rocester Carnival – Front, Jennifer Davies, Peter Fallows, Stephen Rutherford, Christopher Salt, Carol Lowndes, Glynis Ash. Centre, Robert Clarke, David Brown, Alan Smith, Elsie Chell (1956 Queen,) The Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey, The Lady Mayoress of Stoke-on-Trent. Rear. Yvonne Perry, Anne Carpenter, Joan Bentley, Bert Slaney, Jean Swanwick (retiring Queen,) Gillian Morley, Mrs Humphrey, C. A. Humphrey, Lila Deville, Janet Florence. (S. A. Johnson 1956.) William Woodier founder of Rocester Garage pictured with an early motorcycle about 1910. Rocester of Yesteryear By Roy Burnett with photo support from Bill Woodier The Rocester Silver Jubilee Prize Jazz Band In 1935 King George and Queen Mary had reigned for 25 years, their Silver Jubilee was celebrated nationwide. This Rocester Marching Band took its name from the occasion. It was formed from the residents of Churnet Row and High Street. The Jazz Band presented their marching display in front of the grandstand at the 1935 Uttoxeter Carnival held on the Racecourse. (A McCann 1935.)
- 35. 35 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 C headle's Painsley Catholic College was honoured to welcome Olympic champion Adam Peaty recently for an inspiring and thought-provoking visit in partnership with YESS Staffordshire. Adam, a former student of Painsley, returned to the school as a newly appointed ambassador for YESS, using his platform to raise awareness of mental health challenges and encourage open conversations among young people. In a moving presentation, Adam shared his personal journey, speaking candidly about the mental health struggles he has faced and how he has learned to overcome them. His honesty, courage, and passion for breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health resonated deeply with both students and staff. Adam’s message was clear—seeking support is a strength, not a weakness, and prioritising mental well- being is just as important as physical health. Students had the incredible opportunity to engage with Adam in a Q&A session, where he offered valuable insights and encouragement. The visit was made even more special by the chance for students to take photographs with Adam, a moment they will cherish for years to come. Reflecting on the event, one student commented, "Adam's talk really helped me realise that I am not alone in my struggles. It was reassuring to hear that even someone as successful as him has faced challenges and overcome them." Another student added, "His honesty was so refreshing. It made me feel like I could open up more about my own experiences and not beafraid to ask for help. "The college extends its heartfelt thanks to Adam Peaty for his time, generosity, and commitment to supporting young people. His visit has left a lasting impact, inspiring studentsto be open about their emotions, support one another, and recognise the importance of mental well-being. A special thank you also goes to YESS Staffordshire for their ongoing work in providing vital mental health support to young people. Painsley Catholic College is proud to continue fostering a compassionate and supportive community where every student feels valued and heard. Adam Peaty inspires Painsley students with powerful mental health message Kingstone Village Hall ST14 8QG March 22nd 2025 7-9pm Well known high street brands up to 75% off - also French and Italian Designer wear Tickets only £5 - pay on the door Profits will go to the Children’s Air Ambulance and other Inner Wheel Charities The Inner Wheel Club of Uttoxeter invite you to an TOP 3 ROOFING CONTRACTORS 2024 8 Bamford Grove, Uttoxeter ST14 5NS
- 36. 36 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. Gillian 07928 556552 Tuesday 9.30am and 11am St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Balance Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8JB Tuesday 5pm and 6.30pm Wilfred House, Carter Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8EY 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 St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Balance Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8JB Local Slimming World Consultant Gillian Rodgers is celebrating as her Christmas Amnesty project was a success yet again! E very January, as part of my drive to get my members’ weight losses off to the best possible start, I encourage them to bring their unwanted Christmas Goodies into group. Having been at my target weight for 13 years now, I understand the dangers and temptations of having these types of things lying around ready to sabotage my members’ losses. This year we collected over 4 bags full of unwanted Christmas cake, sweets, mince pies, and even a bottle of prosecco. These were greatly received by Mary at the Heath Community Centre on Holly Road, Uttoxeter, to be distributed to local families in need. The Voice Colour Magazine requires Distributors for Uttoxeter Street Routes • Applicants must be honest and reliable • Good Rates of Pay • Do your bit for our local community and deliver Voice magazines to local homes. Routes available are: • Kingfisher Way Area - 3 boxes • Sladefields/Lambert Road Areas - 5 boxes • Harvey Place/Hawthornden Avenue Areas - 4 boxes For more information contact Nigel Titterton, Editor & Publisher, at uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk WANT TO EARN EXTRA MONEY IN 2025? Uttoxeter & Cheadle Uttoxeter & Cheadle
- 37. Commercial and Agricultural Warehousing Space TOLET Safe, CCTV secure. Quiet, rural location - ideal for mechanics, welders or storage of vehicles, machinery or agricultural tools and goods. Various options and unit sizes available Call 07521 776700 for more information Church Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8AA Tel 01889 564216 tyreways@uttoxeter.ndo.co.uk Uttoxeter’s Premier Tyre Centre Right service Right advice Right choice Right price • Tyres • Exhausts • Batteries • Brakes and Shock Service • Agricultural Tyres • Wheel Alignment See how The Voice can publicise your business Give us a call on 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 or Email: uttoxetervoice@ hotmail.co.uk 37 Let The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 L ast summer was a very steep learning curve for this novice beekeeping girl. Steep learning, but perhaps not quick enough to avoid landing me in quite hot water! Although all seems right in the hive now, the bees have been teaching us what they need and showing us the consequences of not getting it right. I have learned a new respect for these vital insects, through their determination to survive our mistakes and their willingness to leave us if things are not right for them! I have realised that no one can ever really “own” a hive of bees. You just invite them to stay with you and do your best to look after them. As a beekeeper you need to be organised and keep one step ahead of what the bees need – but be ready to change direction if the bees decide they want something else! The theme of the summer was “swarms!” - lots of them! Swarms are a very real fear to all new beekeepers, myself included. A swarm is when the queen and half the colony leave the hive and move out to find a new home. The reason our bees did this was a lack of space - or more accurately, space in the wrong place. Instead of giving the bees more space in the brood box (where the queen lays her eggs) we put a super-box on top. This was our first of many errors! The bees use a super- box to store their honey in, rather than to lay eggs in. But a growing hive needs more egg-space, and that lack of egg-space meant that the queen had gone off to find another hive, together with half our colony. We only realised that our colony had swarmed when we saw three queen cells in the hive. Once the queen had abandoned the hive, worker bees had fed some worker cells with royal jelly to make queen larvae, which would grow into queen bees to lead them. Unfortunately, we had three queen cells in our hive. No hive will ever allow more than one queen, because the queen that emerges first will commit regicide by stinging the other queen cells and killing their rivals. To prevent this the bee keeper must “take down” all but the best queen cell, by brutally squashing the other queen cells. Although this is good for the colony I will never get used to it. It feels counterproductive to end the life of any creature you are looking after. So we decided to keep our wits about us in future, and make sure there was enough egg space so we didn’t have to do this again! But as is quite often the case with animals it was a case of “hurry up and wait!,” while the queen is developing it is best to leave the bees alone as much as you can for three weeks, until she has left the hive for her maiden mating flight. But when the wait was up, we opened the hive again with excitement and trepidation....and, joy, we had a new queen! She was a beautiful dark specimen....but handsome is as handsome does....and she didn’t have the nicest temperament for a queen! The temperament of the queen can affect the personality of the whole hive and the worker bees didn't much like her either. Their answer to the problem was simple...for them, but not for us. They simply got rid of her and started to raise another queen cell! Whether they kicked her out or killed her we will never know but once again we were queen-less. Time to bring in the experts! Continued in the next issue… Uttoxeter Nature Recovery Network News When the space gets tight the bees get going! By Kate Hollins Queen-bee and attendants in hive A swarm Everyone lovesTheVoice
- 38. 38 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. A Countryside Tale A return to the fictional village of Croxshall, by Natalie Wakefield M ajor Cavendish had been getting extremely hot under his Panama hat. The late afternoon sunshine had been unseasonably warm and he had spent a good deal of time watching from the terrace to make sure Clarence Wibberley set enough mole traps. The man was handy in the garden, but had been known to mutter sentiments of insubordination when matters were pressing. The mole incursion was simply intolerable. The lawns at Hampton Grange were the Major’s pride and joy. His proclivity for precision was reflected in the uniform height of every blade of grass, the straightness of the stripes, the manicured margins. Every morning, whatever the weather, the Major would open his bedroom curtains and start the day admiring the sweeping green baize that meant the Grange could claim the prestige of having ‘grounds’ rather than just a garden. The mole must have invaded during Sunday lunch, because the grass had been pristine first thing and he’d noticed nothing wrong when they’d returned from church. It was only when he went to join his wife for lemonade on the terrace in that he’d spotted the mole heaps – hideous blots tearing through his carefully maintained lawns. Much as Wibberley sometimes baulked at receiving orders in military fashion, he had turned out sharpish when the Major called him out urgently, despite it being Sunday afternoon. But now, as day drew on, the thought of the mole - happily plodding about through its subterranean tunnels - continually pervaded his mind, interrupting his attempts at the Sunday crossword. Marjorie had gone into the kitchen to prepare a cold salad for supper. The Major, with no distractions at hand, paced around the drawing room, pausing occasionally by the back window to glare out at the blemishes that had disrupted his day. Finally, he could stand it no longer. He marched outside, hoping a check of the traps would put his mind at rest. Marching from trap to trap he glared inexpertly at each, until at the furthest point from the house, he spotted one that had fallen askew. Hah. Wibberley getting lackadaisical no doubt, thinking it wouldn’t be visible from the house. Annoyed, the Major stomped across to the garden shed and wrenched out a shovel. He would set this right at once. Puffing slightly, he started to dig, furiously wrenching the handle around, angry that it didn’t cut neatly into the earth in the way he had seen Wibberley do it. He’d made quite the hole when it hit something with a distinctive plink. The Major froze. Easing the shovel out of the hole, he groaned as he knelt, knees crackling, and leaned forward, a shaking hand reaching down to brush soil and roots away from something metallic. A fin. Was that a ticking sound? Or was it his imagination? The Major didn’t wait to find out. Hauling himself to his feet, he quick-marched back to the house. ‘Marjorie!’ he roared. ‘Go round to Charlotte Randall’s immediately and insist that she go with you to the Vicarage.’ ‘Dear, I…’ ‘Don’t question me Marjorie,’ he bawled. ‘Step to it!’ The Major snatched up the telephone from the hall table and dialled 999. ‘Police? I have unexploded bomb, looks like World War Two – hurry!’ Things happened quickly after that. The Major, Marjorie and Mrs Randall were all ushered round to the Vicarage where the new incumbent ‘Call me Ben,’ made weak tea and presented them with homemade oatmeal biscuits that almost destroyed the Major’s dentures, while Charlotte Randall railed against the forced ejection from her home. Less than an hour later, the telephone rang, informing the young vicar that they would need to evacuate, along with the inhabitants of Old Row. Rooms had been secured for the Major, his wife, the Reverend and Mrs Randall at the Golden Lion, while friends and neighbours were finding beds for the Old Row contingent. Always good in a crisis, Marjorie had spoken sharply to Charlotte, who had been on the verge of hysteria when told there would potentially need to be a controlled detonation, but probably not until the morning. And certainly not until they were sure every home in the evacuation zone was empty. The Vicar, guitar slung across his back, led them cheerily round to the pub, waffling on about silver linings and other such puerile nonsense. Once Marjorie had settled Charlotte into a room with a glass of sherry, she had poured one for herself and turned in. Slumped in a chair in a corner of the bar, the Major nursed a brandy. Blasted mole! He looked up when a trickle of villagers wandered in. Among them Clarence Wibberley, who tipped his cap to the Major then ordered a pint of stout. Mildly affronted when Wibberley wandered over and plopped into the seat opposite him, the Major threw back his drink with slightly more force than intended. The resulting coughing and spluttering turned affrontery into embarrassment and insult was added to injury when Wibberley stood, reached over and slapped him on the back with such force that the Major’s head jerked forward, clashing his teeth off the glass he still held aloft. The slap did seem to do the trick however, and the choking attack ceased, although the Major’s mood failed to improve. ‘Bit of a rum do, eh?’ observed Wibberley. ‘Indeed.’ The Major was curt. Surely Wibberley did not mean to overstep the bounds in this way? What could the man be thinking? ‘Reckon it’ll take some doing to get them lawns back in shape after the bomb squad’s been in.’ ‘They’ll move the ordnance into the fields behind the house before they execute a controlled detonation,’ the Major shot back. ‘Aye,’ Wibberley nodded. ‘But there’s some heavy looking equipment just gone down the lane. Big tyres tracks, I’m thinking.’ The Major didn’t respond. The landlord placed another brandy in front of him and returned to the bar which had become increasingly busy. ‘Reckon you’d have no windows left if they’d blown up your lawn,’ Wibberley observed. ‘There’s all sorts under that grass.’ A pause. The Major looked at the man opposite suspiciously. Was he enjoying all this? ‘There were the fixings for that flagpole you had,’ there was a definite hint of smugness in Wibberley’s expression. ‘And for the net poles for that old tennis court. Couple of washing line bases an’ all as I recall before you had all that topsoil dumped all over.’ The two men watched each other, both expressionless. This had been a bone of contention at the time. The Major had refused to pay for removal of the old fixtures before the soil was delivered. An inference that the work was unnecessary and he could spot a scam when he saw one clearly still rankled. Wibberley took a sip of his stout. ‘Be a bit of a palaver to call the bomb squad over a washing line base,’ he said quietly. ‘But then, a military hexpert like you would certainly be able to spot a bomb when he saw one, eh?’ The Major’s jaw dropped in horror. Wibberley gulped back the rest of his pint, stood, and with a triumphant nod, sauntered back to the bar. A belated Happy New Year! At my yoga class on Thursday Sharon, our lovely instructor, asked us to reflect on the month of January as a time to look back and to look forward. Personally, I am very happy to leave 2024 firmly behind me. On Christmas Day 1992 our late Queen spoke of her ‘annus horribilis’ following the separation and subsequent divorce of three of her four children. During this year, you may remember that a fire broke out at Windsor Castle, causing considerable damage. I have wondered which of these events caused Elizabeth II the most heartbreak. My two legged best friend and I had a horrible 2024. We had to deal with illness, loss and incomprehensible behaviours. We had an added concern about our older dog. If you are not a pet owner, I suggest that you skip the next couple of sentences! We took Dylan to the wonderful Pat Kinch in Cheddleton who diagnosed canine anxiety and prescribed medication. Our levels of anxiety had been so high last year that it seems as if our Dylan picked up on them. If you own a cat or a dog, you will be aware that both animals have a tendency to absorb their owners’ feelings. It is a classic situation that a poorly owner will have his or her feline or canine companion cuddled up close. Thankfully, our lovely spaniel is feeling much better and so are we! I am aware that people are leading difficult lives, experiencing ill health, financial issues and grief on a daily basis here in the environs of Cheadle. Further afield, the situation in Ukraine continues to worsen as it does in the Middle East. I wondered if King Charles would quote his mother and talk about his own ‘annus horribilis’ during his Christmas Day speech, following his cancer diagnosis and treatment and those of his daughter-in-law but he didn’t do so, he was full of positivity. I, too, am feeling positive about this new year and I urge us all, royalty or commoners, to be optimistic and to look forward. I wish us all an ‘annus mirabilis’! My Monthly Musings by Cecily Cowans of Cheadle
- 39. 39 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 My love of Life, Camping & Caravanning by John Willmore of Cheadle S o 1982 was here and we decided we were really going to push the boat out this year and use the caravan more… Easter holidays were the first, so where would we choose to go? How about up the hills my wife and I agreed. The sites book was searched and we came up with a small site in Alstonefield. The children were excited as they were informed they could take their small pets with them! So the day came and off we set in the sunshine. We soon arrived being not too far from Cheadle but a big pull for the old Cortina but she performed well as always. We were welcomed by the site owner, Mr Bonsal, and he put us on a very nice pitch with a good view. We soon settled in, putting the kettle on as always. But later on during the stay, it started to snow one night but as we know, snow is silent when falling so we were unaware it had fallen… The first we knew was when we tried to open the caravan door – it would not open and after looking through the window it showed a great big drift against the side! What now, time to get physical and after much pushing and shoving the door started to move. We had visions of one of us getting through one of the windows but what a lovely scene up those hills. So, after breakfast, it was all of us out in the snow – great fun!!! We enjoyed it so much when the May holiday came we went back up to Alstonefield for another week. We took Phyllis’s mother with us this time for a week, Nora Mountfort, from Uttoxeter. Nora loved the countryside and at night we would play games in the caravan and by that time we had an awning which gave us double the space. Also some friends joined us for part of the week and we had barbecues. The weather was perfect. Also later in the week my mother and father, Clarence and Priscilla Willmore, joined us as the site owner had a spare caravan. They also enjoyed the break… So, I hope you have enjoyed the trip up the hills but there is another holiday yet to have in 1982 and I look forward to sharing that with you in the next issue of The Voice colour magazine… Down on the Farm by Angela Sargent S pring is here at last. Let's hope all the seed sown will grow and give us a good harvest. Let's hope all the lambs born and all the calves born do well and bring us in lots of profit. As farmers, we always thought it was always a good thing, if we were eligible to pay tax because it meant we had made a profit. And profitable farms have the resource to invest in the environment, in up-to-date technology and up-to-date practises. Repair and maintenance will have been finished in the fields for now and the cattle will be going out to pasture. They can always sense when spring is on the horizon. The daylight hours get longer. The warmth in the sun gets stronger. They can smell the new grass. Our cattle always got impatient waiting to be let out to roam in their familiar fields. Fertilising the grass will be important now, to ensure a heavy crop for silage. Or for livestock grazing. Whether that's through manure and slurry or bought in. The grass will be rolled (looking like the stripes on the lawn?). leaves will be coming out on the hedges now, along with the early flowers. The Blackthorn followed by the Hawthorn. Great Tits will be singing in the trees. You may see fox cubs or young rabbits in the fields. Growing crops will be assessed for any disease or pest and a plan worked out as to what can be done. As the spring grass comes through, Dairy cattle will start to produce more milk and milk production will begin in earnest. Spring is a season of high production for farmers. It also means a heavier workload. Longer hours and more stress. There are a few farming charities for farmers to turn to and it is no shame if you feel you must do so. That is what they're there for. Also, of course, more work equals Less sleep. This means a higher risk of injury. Agriculture is still one of the most dangerous industries in the UK. And it's not just Adults who suffer. Children often account for a proportion of fatalities. Children don't see the hazards in daily life. They don't think not to run behind a moving vehicle. They assume they are as capable as an adult of driving a machine. There is nothing to be proud about risking a child's life.
- 40. 40 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. LOCAL FUNERAL REPORTS Gary Peter Booth The funeral service for Gary Peter Booth “Beacon” who passed away peacefully on 16th December 2024, took place on Friday 10th January 2025 at Cheadle Parish Church where a large congregation gathered to celebrate his life. Rev. Garry Higgs officiated the service and music included was “tomorrow never comes” by Garth Brooks and as the family shared a huge love for Elvis and Gary always said he was the greatest, music coming out of church was “How great thou art”, by Elvis. Peter was laid to rest in Cheadle Cemetery and shared memories continued at the Guild Hall afterwards. Gary Peter Booth aka Peter Booth was born on 27 February 1949 at Gordon Avenue in Cheadle to Dorothy and Frederick Booth and was the third of four siblings to Terry, Maureen and Kevin. When he was young he moved from Cheadle to Kingsley (where Dorothy and Fred ran the post office successfully) and he was also an alter boy at Kingsley church. Peter went to Bishop Rawle school passed his 11 plus and attended uttoxeter grammar school. He had several jobs in his lifetime and started as an apprentice toolmaker at Thomas Boltons, drove for tungate, worked on market stalls when he was made redundant, was a bouncer at the highway man, worked at JCB uttoxeter and also Norton chemicals before starting a small engineering business called brookhouses engineering and then working his final years at JCB Rocester. He retired on the day he was 65. He loved retirement and walking his dog Freddie was the highlight of this. He was mainly an expert at relaxing. Peter played football for Kingsley United which his dad managed, Kingsley youth club and Ipstones before unfortunately several ankle injuries cut short his playing career and retired early. He also played cricket for Boltons and oakamoor opening the batting and wicketkeeper and was an avid cross country runner in his youth. Peter also managed teams in Saturday football, Cheadle Rovers, Leek CSOB, Ball Haye Green and Cheadle SMU. After 10 years managing Kingsley United he moved to Cheadle United. He took a step back from management in the final years and became chairman but was there every Sunday to watch the team play and watch his lads play who ended up in the team, he was also an umpire. Peter also loved spending time in the local public house where he loved a pint or two. He loved watching football with a pint but more than that he loved a game of cards. He was a very good card player and he played in several crib teams for many years. He was also very passionate about Stoke city. He grew up supporting them from an early age and loved going to home and away games throughout his life. He also followed a team in Scotland called Montrose. These were all loves in his life but Peter’s biggest love in his life was his wife. They married at leek registry office in 1983 and ended with 41 happy years together. Peter was a good man which is an understatement. He was an extraordinary man who acted like an ordinary one. He was always kind and gave advice when needed. He was a kind man who loved people and people loved him. R.I.P Beacon, heaven will look after you now. Family mourners Sharon Booth (Wife), Andrew Booth & Amanda Shatwell (Son & Partner), Steven Booth & Dominic Bennett (Son & Partner), also rep Delilah Booth (Granddaughter), Garry Booth & Laura Green (Son & Partner)also rep Michael Booth (Son), Ryan Booth (Grandson), Derek Mills (Brother in law), Trish Booth (Sister in law) Nieces and Nephews Anna Talbot, Alex Booth, Russell & Caroline Mills, Lyndon Mills Bearers Mark Brindley, Keith Shenton, Martin Johnson, Peter (Curly) Johnson Others Present Mick Beardmore, Simon Kibler, Dale Taylor, Mark Taylor also rep Jill Taylor, Tony & Elaine Webster, Mark & Jennifer Coxon, Trevor & Julie Finney also rep Mitchell Finney, Lee & Lynn Bould also rep Margaret Bould, Chris Boden, David Giles, Jacqui Clark also rep Oliver & Ross Goodwin, Rich & Ange Bloor, Neil & Samantha Edwards, Chris & Janice Gallon, Nick Jones, Julia Smith, Mick Bentley, Paul Carnwell, Timothy & Annice Jones, Chris Naylor, Alan & Cynthia Finney, Pat & Brenda Chell, Dex & Sam Walker also rep Tom & Amy Walker, Adam Walker also rep Lucy, Karen Sellers also rep Trev, James, Matthew & Lou, Mick Bostock, Jayne Jeffries & Geoff Kent also rep Amy, Tom, Matt, Laura & Lyndsey, Nigel Rushton also rep Mr & Mrs Duncan Campbell, Peter Key also rep Mr & Mrs Norman Edwards, Lyndon & Dawn Beardmore also rep family, Mark Crutchley, Gordon & Jean Chandler also rep Garry & Lyn, Graham Alcock, Alan Hodgkinson also rep Barbara, Mike Crump, John & Cherrill Smith, Melvyn Chandler also rep Margaret, Jim & Sue Cartlidge, Mark & Donna Brindley also rep Rachel Bradburn, Stewart Cox, Robert Proud also rep Penny Nash, Richard Proud, Alan Pedder, John Brown, Graham Stubbs also rep Jamie Newton-Taylor, Ken & Lynne Harrison, Hayley Bloor, Brian & Gwen Walklet, Craig Walklet also rep Rachel, Philip & Yvonne Jones, Jeff Machin, Barry & Ann Gratton, I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words on behalf of myself and my husband, Peter Booth… The last few years have been such an emotional rollercoaster for us both with one thing after another that Pete has had to endure because of illness. To say he had courage and strength was an understatement!!! He endured the most barbaric cancer treatment five years ago. This in my opinion contributed to some of the other complex complications that arose. Sadly once pneumonia got hold a few weeks ago it beat him as he was too weak to recover. The heartwarming response to his passing on 16th December 2024 has been overwhelming. Thank you to everyone who has sent messages, flowers and gifts, sympathy cards and visited the family. Pete’s funeral was amazing! Cheadle Parish Church was packed to the rafters in celebration of his life. Wow! We were all blown away. The wake and drinks afterwards in his favourite local was also packed out! Incredible. Thank you so much to everyone who attended the service, it is very much appreciated. He would have been so proud and emotional to see and hear how many people loved him. I can also assure you he loved each and every one of you too. I’m so proud of him and the life he achieved and he thoroughly deserved the response he had. The family chose RNLI as where we would send any donations in his memory. He had a deep affection for the people who volunteered to risk their own life to save others from drowning and trouble. £1,000 has been kindly donated. The family will present these monies over the next week or so. Again we thank everyone so much. A special mention must go to J. P. Keates & Son Cheadle… especially Scott. You have made this extremely difficult time so much easier to deal with. From our first meeting until the day of the funeral the support you have given the family is amazing. Reverend Garry Higgs of Cheadle Parish and Freehay is the most kindest man you could ever wish to meet and we thank you so much also for delivering a very special service for Peter. He would have loved it. I must mention Dolly Bird Catering as they are fantastic. The food and service they provided for the wake in The Guild Hall afterwards was lovely… thank you. My family, friends and work family have been wonderful. The support shown to me has been so uplifting. To say life is going to be different for us all is an understatement. He is irreplaceable. He fought to the bitter end. He loved life and wanted his to continue for as long as possible. My warmest thanks and kind regards go to you all on behalf of a very special man… Sharon Booth Continued on next page…
- 41. 41 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 Arthur Ernest Wright A celebration of Arthur's life took place on Wednesday 30th October at All Saints Church, Dilhorne, officiated by Rev. Mike Newbon and he was laid to rest in the churchyard. The chosen hymns were Abide With Me and The Old Rugged Cross and two Poems were read: Footprints In The Sand and Death Is Nothing At All. Family and friends shared memories at The Upper House Barlaston and donations in memory of Arthur were collected for the Hanliensian Lodge No. 3935. Arthur was born originally in Stoke and lived in Longton and the Meir as a boy. However, for the majority of his adult life he and his family loved in Brookhouses, Cheadle - a truly happy family home… As a boy he attended Cooke Street Primary School and later Queensbury Road Boys School excelling in sports, holding the county record for the javelin for many years. He held many jobs before he started the business of Arthur Wright & Son with his father Arthur Senior and his devoted mother Joan in 1965. The family business expanded over the years and by the time of Arthur’s retirement in 2011, there were three Depots, specialising in scrap metal processing, wood recycling and waste collection. Aside from his business, Arthur enjoyed Clay Pigeon Shooting and his Freemasonry immensely, supporting a number of orders over the years and truly enjoying this organisation and all it represents. Through his life, Arthur met and knew many wonderful, memorable people and was fortunate enough to make friendships that lasted a lifetime but none were more dear to him than his family. He was a family man, first and foremost. Happily married to the late Lynn for 40 years, he was the most wonderful and much loved Dad to Angelique, Arthur, Lisa and Caroline and Grandfather to Johanna and Jacob all of whom feel his loss so profoundly. He will be deeply missed by all his extended family and friends. Family mourners Angelique Wright (Daughter), Arthur Wright (Son), Lisa Delaney & Jeff Allen (Daughter & Partner), Caroline Wright & Nick Formean (Daughter & Partner), Johanna Wilson & Russell (Granddaughter & Partner), Jacob Wright (Grandson), Yvonne & Robert Hurst (Sister in law & Brother in law) Nephews and Nieces Andrew Hurst & Alex Faulkner, Samantha & Nick Sherratt, Simon Hurst also rep Vicky, Sam & Bea Cousins David & Susan Smith, Joanne Hemmings, Eileen Wright, Roderick & Christine Devall Others present Bob Cooper, Lee Wanger also rep Hanliensian Lodge, Audrey Salt, Robert & Christine Grocott, David & Gill Turner, Alan Sigley, John Ratcliffe also rep David Philips, Kevin & Loretta Brown, Stephanie Rowley, Michael & Norma Ashcroft, Mr & Mrs Malcolm Brown, Ian David Taylor, Rose Brassington, Chris Bryan, Malcolm & Maureen Key, Mike Cresswell, Ron Metcalfe, Debbie Metcalfe, Trevor & Karen Humm, Helen Thurston, Keith Mansell, Nathan Wilkinson, Peter Keates, William Hartley, David Price, Ivan Ash also rep Raynor, Andrew Chell, Peter Chell, Mark & Kath Roberts, Tony Carter, Edwin Bramwell-Pollett, Michael & Linda Davies, John Hartley also rep all at Hartleys, Peter & Susan Alcock, Mark Fowell also rep Tracy, Malcolm & Louise Murfitt, Rowland Chambers, David Horvath, Anthony & Carole Walchester, Mike & Diane Seddon, Sylvia Hambleton, Louise Leatherbarrow also rep Patrick & Ellis, Ian Dean Pennell, Rev Eddie Haycock, Stuart Ratcliffe, Nicholas Bevan, Mark Whalley, Louise Martin, Marie Bentley, Mark Bentley, Mr J Ratclffe, James Duffy, Dave Martin, Mike Deaville, Stuart Bagnall. Organist Tim Sagar All Enquiries to JP Keates and Son Funeral Services (01538 752 164) The Voice sincerely thank JP Keates and Son Funeral Services for this Funeral Report. Gary Peter Booth continued Phil Lomas also rep Alison, Basil Capewell, Justin Welford also rep Neil Somerville & Cheadle Cricket Club, Alex Bonehill, Steven Roberts ‘Akayoe’, Mick Harrison, Paul & Maura Frith also rep Anna & Michelle, George Prince also rep Terry & Julie Prince, Alison Beaman also rep Alan, Paul Wright, Damion & Natasha Smith, Robert Lovatt, Wayne Lloyd, Eric Gavin & Carrie Sproston, Louise Harvey also rep Mick & Laura McCausland, Gary & Natalie Keeling also rep Mr & Mrs E Smith, Ryan Harvey, Steven Gilbert also rep Louise, Sean Morton also rep Michelle & Craig Morton, Steve Finney, Eddie Finney, Ian Williams, Stephen Hammond also rep Lyndsay, Lee Plant, Simon Carnwell, Andrea Johnson also rep Carl & Philip, Peter Johnson, Tony Beardmore also rep family, Rob Beardmore also rep Lee Beardmore. Alvin Beardmore and David & Judy Rowe, Peter Dunn also rep Christine, Bill & Pam Ratcliffe also rep Paul Ratcliffe, Paul Gilbert, Sam Sales also rep Kath & family, Graham Callear, Andy Bourne, Keith & Rita Rushton, Daryl & Sara Beardmore, Geoff Hodgkinson, Jim Hannah, Alan Hannah, Martin & Mary Wolff also rep Oakamoor Cricket Club, Kellie Lynch, Cllr Ian Plant also rep Staffs Moorlands District Council & Cheadle Town Council, Wayne Johnson, Jake Malbon also rep Amy, Lee & Sharon Adams, Roy Tooth, Jordan McLaren, Carrie Rossi, James Tee, Keith & Freda Shenton also rep Hannah Shenton and Mr & Mrs B Sherwood, Chris Bessex, John Pattinson, Gary & Jane Alcock, Josh Jervis, Joe Clixby, Dan Malbon, Andy Walker also rep Angela & family, Anthony Frost also rep Alan Morgan & Sharon Townsend, Gary Clarke, Graham Mycock, Tony Shaw, Barry & Linda Bailey, Dave Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Mark Stones, Elliott Dean, John Mills also rep David Mills, Jake Alcock, Sean Milward also rep Mr & Mrs Paul Milward, David & Julie Bevans, Barry & Linda Hurst also rep Tim & Charlotte Tipper, Geraldine Walker, Glenys Fairbanks also rep Roy, Jessica Pearson, Lynsey Thorley, Ann Smith, Mike Smith, Julia Brindley, David Kenworthy also rep Joanne Brindley, Chris McGraw, Ken Plant also rep Diane, Barry Jamieson, Peter Slater, Leon Smith, Oliver Leaver, Matt Fitzpatrick, Stephanie Philip, Leonie Withington, Natalie Walls, Adam Cope, Dennis Bown, Bob Thorpe, Marc Hubbard, Andy Brunt, Callum Downie, Ron & Janet Massey, Clive Wheawall also rep family, Graham Smith, Kev & Mel Gavin also rep Mr & Mrs M Birchall, Matt Allmark, Bill Parry, Geoffrey Thompson, Barry Snape, Barry Spooner also rep William Spooner, Anna Talbot, Alan Johnson also rep JCB, David Claypole, David Harvey, Andrew Mitchell &, Archie Parker, Jim Wood ‘Pecker’, Irfan Khan, Ken Caulfield, Diane Leopard, Lindsey Cartwright, Michael & Angela Deville, Neil & Janet Dyke also rep Malcolm & Carol Edwards, John Slater also rep Fran, Filip Kucharski, Alan Byatt also rep Lesley Byatt, Steve Smith, Leon Smith, David & Dorothy Gilbert, Alec Stubbs, Callum Yates, David Rees, Susan Harrington, Julie Waltho, Shirley Dobson, Aidan Hurst, Stephen Hurst, Chris Holmes, Jeff Clowes also rep Carol & Gary Clowes, Rob & Teresa Shaw, Tracey & Mark Janke, Lauren Boot, Gilbert Mould also rep Jennifer and Cheadle Crib League, Adele Pegg also rep Matt Pegg, Neil Atkins, Andy Colson, Simon Beaman, Kevin Corkery also rep Dom, Gary Keeling also rep Julie Keeling, Steve Plant also rep Cheadle Cricket Club, Carl Fower also rep Derek Fower, Darren Baker, David Bailey, Den Denny, Garry Holgate, Graham Perrin, Sheridan Holland also rep Diane Holland & Ian Holland, Dan Eyre, Ivan Plant also rep Margaret, Alan Bailey also rep Jo Bailey, Paul Maguire, Howard Heath also rep John Heath, Daniel Bloor, Roger & Julie Shaw also rep Andrew &Joanne Shaw, Neil & Ann Baker, Mike & Jan Birch, Pat Carnwell, Harry Smith, Phil Boulton, Glynn & Sue Lomas, Rob Pearce, Jane Barker, Janet Walton, Chris Bickley, Steve & Carol Bourne also rep Abbie, Tom Bourne, Mr & Mrs David Whieldon, Brendon Downie also rep Judith, Adam Prime, Laura Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Matt Nutt, Dawn Reagan, Robert & Ann Myatt, Patrick Callaghan, Neama Moghadam, Gaige Alcock, Scott Harvey, Craig Smith, Howard Moult, Andy Campbell, Ian & Christine Morton also rep Cheadle SMU FC, Geoff Hodgkinson, Pearl Anderson, Helen Jones also rep Peter Wilcox, Lionel Wright also rep Janet & Diane, Dennis Bentley, Mr P & Mrs S Malbon, Robert Slater, Les Whieldon, Dave Salt also rep Karen, Anthony Knight, Felicity Brown, Alan Beardmore, Pete Matthews also rep Clive Oakden, Matt Cobane also rep Sue, Alison Holdcroft, Ron Alcock also rep Edna Alcock, Hayley Herrington, Adam Herrington, Davina Keeling also rep Kevin, Billy Bunn, Kevin Barry, Catherine Malpass, Sam Gavin, Tom Gavin, Etienne Duke, Paula & Steven Austin, Neil Hewitt also rep Jacqueline, Adam & Josh, Martin & Tracey Johnson also rep Martin & Ben, Andrew Johnson, Ken & Jenny Kent, Mark & Gemma Kent, Dave Buttery, Ann Baker, Phil Prince, Paul Callear, Adam Cartlidge, Nigel Mottram also rep Elizabeth, William & Jack, Natalie Dacre, Jess Foster, Sara & John Langley, Shane Davis, Mrs D Brindley, John Evans, Sam Morrall, Kyle Dovey, Jordan Wheawall, Tony Tomkinson, Linda Keates also rep Kev, Dot & Luke, Mark Rowley, Sin Vassel, Liam Berrisford, Laura Clarke, Ash Clarke also rep Lee Bowers, Matt Plant, Mr G Lloyd, Sharon Sutton, Robert Cope, Tom Williamson, Sheila Wood also rep Stuart, Dr & Mrs John Prew, Robert Johnson, Steven Cross also rep James & Ben Cross, Mark & Karen Deaville, Alun Kerslake, Dave Mullington also rep Pat, Joan & Peter Johnson & Leon Carney in Australia, Damian Grange, Shaun Clowes Unable to Attend Pamela Thornton, Keith & Gillian Snow, Barry Callear, Nigel and & Marcia Titterton All Enquiries to JP Keates and Son Funeral Services (01538 752 164) The Voice sincerely thank JP Keates and Son Funeral Services for this Funeral Report.
- 42. 42 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. Carol Williams Mrs Carol Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday 12th October 2024 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, aged 77 years. Carol resided in Cheadle and previously Tean. A service was held at Stafford Crematorium on Friday 8th November 2024 and Civil Celebrant Michaela Warrilow officiated the service. Family mourners Peter Williams (Husband), Paul & Philippa Williams (Son & Daughter in law) also rep Poppy & Pixie (Grandchildren), Sue & Nick Mee, (Daughter & Son in law), Darell & Jennifer Porter (Brother & Sister in law), Janet Fletcher (Sister in law), John & Rosamund Williams (Brother in law & Sister in law), David Williams (Brother in law), Berni Williams & Nathan Beardmore (Sister in law & Partner), Pam & Stephen Cambell (Sister in law & Brother in law), Alec McCreedy (Uncle) Grandchildren Chloe Mee, Jonah Mee Nieces and Nephews Michael Geary, Sarah Clayton, Andrew Porter, Simon Porter, Lydia & Christopher Greaves, Maxine Williams, Laura Williams, Mark & Becky Campbell, Great Nephews James Geary, Wilf Greaves Cousins Nicky Stubbs, Jenny Stubbs, Dianne Stubbs, Karen McCreedy, Julie Titterton also rep Jane Moore, Mandy Haywood, Mark Lewis Others present Alan & Lesley Wigley, Vaughan & May Williams also rep Raymond & Sylvia Hines, Peter & Sandra Brain, Marian Rowlands, Beryl Buckley, Sue Johnson, Diane Clowes also rep Dawn Maley, Lynn Smith also rep Cheadle U3A Sugarcraft Group, Jan Warby, Margaret Moss, Betty James, Elizabeth Harris, Pam Keates, Tim Cooper, Yvonne Lees, Andy & Jane Barker, Wayne Derbyshire also rep Sarah, Margaret Derbyshire also rep John, Ken & Lynne Harrison, Maurice & Jackie Milward also rep Karen Tatton, Emma Proctor, Mark Milward, Dorothy Gilbert, Tony & Christine Harrison, Ken Milward, Roger & Brenda Short, Roger & Ruth Noble, Geoff & Emma Denton, Michael & Val Palmer, Pauline Cope also rep David & Jennifer Barks, Gayleen Milward, Joan Bott, Sarah Garner, Jane Evans, Liz Clowes & John Brindley, Tony & Shirley Moreton, Jackie Wild, Liz Haines, Beverley Whittingham also rep Pat Shenton, David Whittingham also rep Sarah, Stephanie Lawrence also rep David, Larry & Pam Linty, David & Maria Cooper, Louise Morris, Victoria Campbell, Carole Ratcliffe Unable to attend Stephen & Mavis Simcox All Enquiries to JP Keates and Son Funeral Services (01538 752 164) The Voice sincerely thank JP Keates and Son Funeral Services for this Funeral Report. Jeffrey Winston‘Jeff’Wood Mr. Jeffrey Winston Wood, “Jeff” (former Kingsley Parish Clerk) passed away on 26th October 2024, aged 82 years. Jeff was a beloved husband of Sheila, loved and respected step dad to Kyle, Oliver and Tom, a special grandad to Kane, Darci, Macey, Bobby, Lincoln, Bruce and Remy and a dear friend to many. A celebration of Jeff’s life took place on Tuesday 3rd December at St. Werburgh’s Church, Kingsley, with Ven. John B. Hall officiating the service and Jeff was laid to rest in Kingsley Cemetery. Hymns included Jesu, lover of my soul, O God, our help in ages past and Abide with me, along with chosen Bible readings and a poem. Family and friends shared refreshments at Cheadle Cricket Club following the service and donations were collected for The Stroke Association. Family mourners Sheila Wood (Wife), Kyle Cox & Lana Knott (Stepson & Partner), Oliver Ley (Stepson), Tim Ley & Emily Keates (Stepson & Partner), Sheila Cox (Mother in law), Steven Cox & Sue Hill-Lawton (Brother in law & Partner), Darren & Vicky Bromfield (Brother in law & Sister in law), Tony & Julia Cox (Brother in law & Sister in law), Nigel Faulkner (Brother in law) Grandchildren Kane Cox, Darci Cox, Macey Cox, Bobby Ley, Lincoln Cox, Bruce Ley, Remy Ley Nephews and Nieces Daniel Bromfield & Rachael Lindop, Jade Bromfield & Simon Gibson, Rebecca Mobley, Chris Cox, Tom Cox, Dylan Faulkner, Freya Faulkner Cousins Ken & Jennifer Whitefield, Diane Holland also rep Ian Holland & Gary Alcock. Sharon Booth also rep Peter Booth & Ron & Edna Alcock Bearers Robert Day, Duncan Cowans, Neil McPherson, Neil Baker, John Woodward, Dave Mould Others present Jean Heath, Dean Brindley, Cllr James Aberley, Louise Cliff, Robert & Judy Day, Duncan & Cecily Cowans, Hilary Corby, Ian Hough, Vin Ryder, Neil Somerville also rep Cheadle Cricket Club, Trevor Sellers also rep Karen, James & Matthew Sellers, Martin & Nicola Keates also rep Duncan & Tracy Keates, Barbara Grzegorzek, Richard Ellis, Martin Sidley, John Woods, Malcolm Barlow, Derek Mills, David Mills, Albert Finney, Andrew Finney, Alex Maddox, Robert Maddox, Mark Reynolds, Nigel Rushton, Philip Alcock also rep Sue, David McPherson, Justin Mould, Ian Campbell, Alan & Lynne Stevenson, John Stevenson, Richard Sidley, Sam Reynolds, Tom Moult, Alan McLaughlin, John Mills, Howard Amison, Nick Malbon, Stewart Ratcliffe, Ken Unwin, Paul Arrowsmith, Ivor Lucas also rep Debbie Jones, Ian & Val Thorley, Kayleigh Keates, Gary & Christine Allt, John Wood, William Spooner also rep Valerie Rice, Barry Spooner, Ray & Sandra Welford , Brian Bogie, Tom Walker, Margaret Brunt, Tracey Brunt, Susan Roberts, Stephanie Scott, Graham Buckett & Janet Hall also rep Adrian Hall, Peter Matthew, Ian Callaghan, Dave & Lynne Quinton, Phil McPherson, Pat Callaghan, Sim Vassel, John Allen also rep Layla Allen and Paul & Brenda Harrison Robert Clowes also rep Kathryn, Paul Daniels, Pam Thompson, Tracie Simons, Matt Carnwell also rep Dave Carnwell, Eileen Callaghan, Chris Whieldon Unable to Attend Nigel & Marcia Titterton. All Enquiries to JP Keates and Son Funeral Services (01538 752 164) The Voice sincerely thank JP Keates and Son Funeral Services for this Funeral Report.
- 43. 43 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 Uttoxeter & Cheadle Uttoxeter & Cheadle If your home does not receive a voice magazine through our massive door to door distribution service - you can pick up a Voice colour magazine from the following local important outlets: • Alton Newsagents and Post Office, Smithy Bank, Alton ST10 4AA • The Uttoxeter Shop, 40 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HP • Uttoxeter Leisure Centre • Oldfields Sports Club • Doveridge Post Office And Stores • Doveridge Club • Rocester Spar Shop • Rocester Premier Shop • Ashbourne Road Post Office, Cheadle • Wardle Travel, Cheadle • Cheadle Post Office On Cheadle Car Park • Blake Hall Fisheries • Denstone Hall Farm Shop • And Local Pubs and Restaurants Don’t miss out! Pick up The Voice at any of these outlets now!!! Janet Reed The funeral service for Janet Reed who passed away on 26th December 2024, aged 73 years, took place on Monday 27th January 2025. The service to celebrate Janet’s life was held at Stafford crematorium and Celebrant Michaela Warrilow officiated. Music included in the service was Carry me, Chris De Burgh and Time to say goodbye, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli and Hans Zimmer, along with the hymn The Lord’s my shepherd. Donations collected for Janet will be forwarded to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Janet was born on 13th March 1951 at Seighford in Staffordshire. She attended Christ Church Primary School in Stone, and then following completion of the 11+ attended Alleyne’s Grammar School in Stone. She grew up in Little Stoke on the edge of Stone, moving to Stafford following her marriage to Mick. She then moved to Cheadle in summer 1971 where she lived until her death. Prior to the arrival of her children, Jan worked as a data processor at Evode in Stafford. After having two children, she worked in a number of part-time roles as a cook in several local pubs including The Royal Oak and The Wheatsheaf. She later worked as teaching assistant at Springfield School, Leek and as a care assistant for Homelink Cheadle. Jan was a talented artist and excellent seamstress. She spent many hours making clothes for the children when they were younger, as well as curtains, blinds and other home furnishings. She made several prom gowns for her daughter’s university balls, as well as being involved in making the bridesmaids dresses for her wedding. Jan also liked doing jigsaws with her son, and going on holidays with family and friends. A keen bird-watcher and gardener, she could often be found pottering around her beautiful garden and feeding the birds. She participated in the BTO Garden BirdWatch scheme for the last 25 years! Jan loved the countryside and did what she could to support and protect wildlife and rural communities. In the past, she was very involved in volunteering and fundraising for various projects including being chair of the PTA for Springfield School, Leek and for Riding for the Disabled (RDA). Family mourners Paula & Andy Reed-Smith (Daughter & Son in law), also rep Darren Reed (Son), Emilia Reed-Smith (Granddaughter), Freya Reed-Smith (Granddaughter), Ian Robertson (Brother) Cousins Tim & Jean Hodson, John Warrilow, David & Gill Parker, Kate Lamley, Sue Bramwell Others present Graham & Janice Hollinshead, Robin & Judith Cann, Jenny Clowes, Brenda Harvey & Paul Davies, Paul & Charlotte Garner, Daniel & Jean Smith, Nik & Rachel Smith, Kevin Evans also rep Linda Price, Steve Clarke & Joanne Walklate, Tina O’Callaghan, Alan & Helen Wainwright, Lilian Inskip, Anthony Fowell, Graham Fowell also rep Bryan & Gillian Sheldon, Frances Slater, Sheila Hayes, Libby Stephen, Jackie Stephen, Pamela Hall, Karen Price also rep Kevin, Edward, Hannah & Olivia, Kathryn & Christopher Smith, Marion Shaw, Paul & Chris James, Alan & Glynis Biddulph, Ally Whitehead, Paul & Jo Wild, Clive Barningham, Glynis Hopkinson, Ann Fox & Diane Finney (ex-Springfields Colleagues), Debbie Gee, Alice Fitton, Joanne McGraw, Jane Howe, Trevor & Ann Plant, Stuart & Sheila Wood Unable to attend Robert & Yvonne Somerville, David Somerville All Enquiries to JP Keates and Son Funeral Services (01538 752 164) The Voice sincerely thank JP Keates and Son Funeral Services for this Funeral Report. LOOKING FOR A VENUE FOR YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION? Choose The Fully Refurbished Cheadle Cricket Club Function Room! • Located in a beautiful setting • Very Competitive Rates • Fully Licensed PERFECT FOR • Christenings • Birthday Parties • Funerals • Retirements • Group Meetings • Anniversaries • Sports Presentation Evenings • Wedding Receptions • Corporate Functions BOOK YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION EVENT NOW! For Enquiries and Bookings Telephone Lisa on 07974 183285 Choose The Fully Refurbished CHEADLE CRICKET CLUB FUNCTION ROOM
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- 46. 46 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. Owd Grandad Piggott Go to the new website www.owdgrandadpiggott.co.uk and down- load tracks from the original Owd Grandad Piggott LP record which was recorded live by Alan Povey in The George and Dragon pub in Longton in 1977 and sold over 6,000 copies in North Staffordshire inside 6 months. Povey’s People by Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott C lub Paper Jack came gasping round to owd grandad Piggott’s house one morning clutching the Sentinel and pushed it under owd grandad Piggott’s nose. ‘Just read this!’ he gabbled, jabbing his finger at an article therein. So Owd Grandad Piggott read it. ‘Man discovers priceless painting in his loft’ was how it started and it went on to say that a fellow in Fenton had been rooting in his loft and come across a painting by John Constable that apparently was worth thousands of pounds and was taking it to Sothebys in London to sell it. Club Paper Jack was agog with excitement. ‘What abite that then??’ he enthused. ‘A paintin’ woth thiseands o’ quid in ‘is loft!!’ ‘Ar dunner want no Constable in mar ice’ Growled Owd Grandad Piggott. ‘John Constable’s an artist yer daft owd weapon…’ Ay used ter paint owd mills an’ churches an’ stuff, ay’s dead famous!’ So they wrote out an advert and put it in Hilda Aspinall’s shop window for the sum of sixpence and waited for the results, Things soon started to happen. People turned up with old photographs of Victorian grandmas and grandads which were politely refused. ‘We dunner want photographs’, said Owd Grandad Piggott. ‘We want proper paintin’s what’ve bin done with a brush an’ with oil paint an’ thee’ve got be really owd...’ They had no joy whatever for the best part of a week until one day, there came a knock on Owd Grandad Piggott's door and he opened it to a swarthy looking individual who looked like an identikit. He had odd eyes and spoke out of the side of his mouth. He held a parcel and Owd Grandad Piggott beckoned him to come in. ‘I’ve got summatt that might be of interest to you’ he mumbled and unwrapped the parcel. It contained a half decent painting of a church which looked as if it had been buried in somebody’s garden for about ten years. It was filthy dirty, the frame that it was in a bad state of repair and Owd Grandad Piggott looked at this fellow suspiciously. ‘Weest ‘ad this from??’, he growled. ‘What’s it matter?’ said the identikit. ‘Is it a Constable?’ ‘Pheu!’ snorted the fellow ‘I don’t deal in Constable trash. This is a painting of the eastern trancept of a Venician cathedral by Stanislause Van Gluttonberg. It’s seventeenth century and if I take it to Sotherbys in London, I can sell it for probably ten thousand quid. ‘Eh?’ ‘But I can’t be bothered going to London’ said the fellow with a wave of dismissal ‘I’d much rather sell it locally to someone who looks trustworthy. Give me fifty quid and you can have it.’ ‘Listen, sit theesen dine while ar nip along the street an’ get me business partner,’ ‘Okay’, agreed identikit , and without anymore ado, Owd Grandad Piggott hared off up the street to Club Paper Jack's and was soon back with his partner in crime. ‘Try an’ look lark an intelligent art dealer!’ said owd Grandad Piggott as they went into the house. Club Paper Jack feigned deep interest as he scrutinised the painting. Eventually, he nodded his head, Listen mester. Come back in a week- we’ll get the money and brass yer up, don’t sell it ter anybody else! ‘I wont’ said identikit, and so there was feverish activity for the next week while they strove to raise the Fifty pounds. Owd Grandad Piggott raided his missus's purse. Club Paper Jack did the same, Jack emptied the gas meter and sold two of his ferrets and by the end of the week they had managed to scrape together forty eight pounds seven and fourpence. When identikit turned up, he accepted the shortfall agreeing to have the balance when they sold the painting. After Owd Grandad Piggott and Club Paper Jack had finished doing a war dance around the kitchen after identikit had gone, they studied their purchase in detail and club paper Jack found a small inscription in the front left hand corner of the painting, It read ‘St Peters Church, Caverswall, by Roy Smith!!' Each month Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott (Alan Povey) will write a unique insight into our local life and its many characters. His infectious, humorous slant on people provides a different and unusual mix which hopefully will bring a warm smile to the faces of our readers. This month: The art dealers John’s Jottings by John Smith of Tean Nights in Wakey Friday night…eighteen. Every week we’d catch the 7.10 bus to Wakefield. Meet at Paul’s house. Ron would do his hair in the mirror and Paul’s Mum would embarrass him – well all of us. ‘Make sure you’ve protection’… What! – she clearly hadn’t looked at us – a ragbag set and bluntly less chance of pulling a lady than Godzilla. Arrival at the bus station. Met Pete and Ted (Ted’s real name was John – don’t know!!) We wandered past the ‘Rockers’ – all leather, no motorbikes but aspirations. Tetley’s Pub – it had to be Tetley’s – a set route – Ron still sorting his hair. Can’t recall many of the pub names, but remember one night when the largest lad in the area stood blocking exit from the bar. Either through drink or stupid bravery I approached him. ‘Excuse me, we’d like to leave’ – I always had this finesse which clearly could have resulted in a very early night at Pinderfields Hospital. He looked at me with a glare… ‘Very polite lad. You all could learn from him’ He stood aside and let us pass… Two or three more pubs and then the most stupid proposal by one of our number. ‘Let’s do Yates’. For those who recall, Yates Wine Bar sold cheap options. For my pleasure – and after several pints, one night I made the delightful choice of half a pint of sherry. ‘Right Tiffs’. Tiffanys Night Club. Loud and packed. I proceeded through the standard checks at the door – don’t know how and entered. Moved to the toilets and some two hours later was collected by my ‘comrades’ having been ill for that particular period. One night – dressed in my bright orange ‘loons’ (look them up!) the bouncer determined I could not enter. ‘Let me explain… these are just jeans…’ ‘Let me explain’ he stated followed by several anglo- saxon terms. We proceeded to the Intercon with my colleagues berating me for my choice of attire as we stood in the queue. I entered with no issues but the large gentleman at the door refused my friends entry. ‘Heard you abusing this lad… not coming in’ Last bus home was 10.10pm. On a good day we caught it and ran down the road to catch last orders at The Pack Horse… often paid for by Paul's Dad or his Uncle Tom. On a bad day we had to catch the Barnsley bus requiring a half hour walk back to our village. Possibly longer given our intoxication… remember it all with some reservations…
- 47. 47 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 The past, present and future by Mick Harper I have recently read ‘My Football Life’, which is the autobiography of Tony Daley, who had four injury plagued years with Wolves, before returning some years afterwards to take on the role of fitness coach. Most books of this type tend to be ghost written, with the subject informing a football writer of events in his life and the writer using a bit of journalistic licence to weave a story around them. I didn’t get that impression with this book, which was very interesting and informative. I rate it the third best Wolves oriented book that I have had the pleasure of reading. The best was ‘Waggy’s Tales’ by former Wolves left-winger Dave Wagstaffe. He wrote it all free hand and just got well- known journalist Steve Gordos to ensure that spelling and punctuation were up to scratch. The second best was the book about former Wolves keeper Carl Ikeme by Wolves freelance journalist Paul Berry. I witnessed much of Ikeme’s career from youth team to reserve team, and finally first team. The book was a real tear-jerker, especially Carl’s fight against the blood disorder that finished his career. Eventually he recovered, although he never played again. When Daley signed for Wolves from Aston Villa in 1994, for what was then a club record fee of £1.25 million, he actually failed his medical. But Graham Taylor, who was Wolves’ manager at the time, insisted on going through with the signing. The person who conducted the medical was so annoyed that he immediately resigned in protest. Daley also revealed that although he signed from a Premiership club to one in the Championship, that his wages at Wolves were far more than at Villa. Before his first season at Wolves had started, Tony tore his cruciate ligament in a friendly. He was advised to have conservative treatment for three months and build up his muscles. He was picked as a substitute for a match against Millwall. He came on with 20 minutes to go and got a great reception from the fans. However, in the first challenge he went into in the game with Ben Thatcher, his knee went, and this was after two minutes on the pitch! Six minutes later he was carried off and when he saw a consultant was told that he needed a cruciate ligament reconstruction. This put Tony out of football for nine months, so that was it for the 1994-95 season. The following season, 1995-96, Daley managed to make 16 appearances and scored three goals. The 96- 97 pre-season saw an even worse injury for Daley, when on a tour of Germany he ruptured his patella tendon and didn’t play again that season. When Graham Taylor joined Wolves, I gave him a written run down on all of the club’s professionals. One person I told him was a bad apple in the barrel and that he should get rid of him as soon as possible. Graham obviously heeded my words because within a few weeks the player left the club. I wrote to Taylor a number of times and always, without fail, received a reply. I wrote to him and recommended that he sign Uttoxeter’s own Gary Croft from Grimsby and he replied asking if I had got his office bugged, because he liked the look of Gary and considered making a bid for him. Of course, Gary went on to join Blackburn, so that Wolves move didn’t happen. At the start of the 1995-96 season saw Taylor dismissed by Wolves after only four wins in the first sixteen games. After Taylor left and eventually went to Watford, I wrote to him a few times and he always replied as previously. Wolves’ next manager was Mark McGhee and Daley took an instant dislike to him. After Daley’s injury in Germany, he spent some time there and McGhee never once bothered to contact him to see how he was going on. After returning to England and getting fit again, Daley would go into McGhee’s office and ask if he was in contention for a place, and each time McGhee would produce a team sheet with Daley’s name on it. But come match day he wasn’t even on the bench. After a while, Tony gave up asking the question of McGhee as he was fed up with all the lies. Graham Taylor contacted Tony about a loan move to Watford, but McGhee said that Taylor hadn’t been in contact with him – yet another lie. Before a match against Aston Villa at Villa Park, which Tony was desperate to play in, he was told by McGhee that he was in the team. But when the game came round, yet again he wasn’t even on the bench, and had to sit up in the stand watching the game. At the end of the season, Daley was released after playing just 21 games in four years. Daley retired from football aged 34 after finishing off his football career with Walsall and Forest Green. He then took up fitness coaching, somewhat ironic after his injury plagued career. After taking a role at Sheffield United, he heard from former Wolves physio Barry Holmes that there was a vacancy at Wolves where Mick McCarthy was manager and Terry Connor his assistant manager. In September 2007 Daley took the post at Wolves as head of sports science and conditioning. Tony had a great relationship with Mick and Terry and felt he was part of what he called Mick’s ‘inner circle’. At the time I was doing reports for the Wolves website on away reserve games, as well as all home and away friendlies, most of which were closed doors. Mick and Terry were both very friendly and helpful to me and made me feel a part of the club too. Tony had a bust up with Wolves mid-field player Jamie O’Hara, who I personally never took to, as he often looked as if he wasn’t giving his all. O’Hara criticised Tony’s training methods and tried to stop the session. O’Hara tried to get the other players to stop, but they refused. In the end, Tony sent O’Hara to the dressing room. Mick McCarthy gave O’Hara a dressing down and told him if there was any repeat of his conduct, he would be fined two week’s wages. Later, O’Hara apologised, saying he was going through a bad time at that moment and he and Tony had no further problems with each other. Mick McCarthy was sacked after a poor run of results. Terry Connor, somewhat reluctantly, took over for the rest of the season. Stale Solbakken was the next manager, who struggled to make an impact and after six months he was sacked. I don’t think there was much of a relationship between him and Tony. Dean Saunders was the next manager and he brought in his own fitness coach, Mal Purchase, who was supposed to work alongside Daley. Purchase kept making decisions without contacting Tony. Daley spoke to Saunders who said that things would sort themselves out and to crack on with it. However, Wolves were relegated to league one and Saunders was sacked, and Purchase left as well. Three weeks later Kenny Jackett was appointed as the new head coach. After one training session, Jackett called Tony into his office and started f-ing and blinding at him, with many people on the office floor hearing everything. Tony’s ‘crime’ was to ride a bike when the players were running because his knee was playing up. In the end, Tony built up a decent relationship with Jackett. Walter Zenga was briefly the next Wolves manager, followed by Paul Lambert. Paul was mad keen on table tennis and organised tournaments to try and create a bond between the players and staff. Lambert had his own special bat and top of the range balls, which only he and the staff were allowed to use. He was very competitive, disputing decisions made by the umpire (usually Daley) all of the time. Lambert fell out with the board over Jorge Mendes, the super-agent, increasing influence on new signings. Something that has increased considerably in the years since, with most of Wolves’ signings for a long time coming from Portugal. After Lambert was relieved of his duties, Nuno Espirito Santo was the next manager. He brought in all his own staff, which meant that Tony was out of a job. After this, Tony set up, along with former Birmingham player Dave Barnett, a football programme for 12-17 year olds who were given first class monitoring. The venture went well, but after Covid in 2020, Tony and Dave had to wind up the venture. Tony had already set up a company called 7Daley Ltd, which provided personal training, fitness, and also helped with diet. The clientele ranged from Premier League players to novices, and the venture went from strength to strength. So good luck to Tony after all his setbacks in life. I myself had a good relationship with him at all times and he even allowed me the use of his office when my usual haunts were taken up by others. I can’t understand why Liverpool can’t sort out a new deal for Mo Salah. Here you have one of the most prolific goal scorers in the Premier League, who in the last eight years has scored over 20 goals five times. On top of that, he creates a lot of assists and must average around ten a season. He is far too good to go and play in the Saudi league and many top teams will be looking to sign him. He could go to Real Madrid, and even Arsenal in this country, as although they have plenty of goals scored around their side, they haven’t exactly got an out and out goal scorer. Surely if Liverpool are offering a two year deal and Salah wants three years, something can be sorted out. It’s not exactly rocket science. God save the King. Regards to all, Mick. Tony Daley
- 48. 48 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. F ollowing the very sad death of Roy ‘Razzer’ Astbury, a Voice Legend, local football expert Tony Elliott is taking up the reins of The Voice All-time Soccer Hall of Fame Team which was created for The Voice 18 years ago by Razzer… Razzer said he always wanted his column to continue in The Voice and Tony has taken up the baton. It will be very interesting if Tony selects ‘old favourites’ in his forthcoming team alongside players who hadn’t yet made the prestigious Hall of Fame teams… TONY BAILEY Cheadle United FC Solid defender who was good in the tackle and overlapping. KEVIN BOOTH Kingsley United FC Excellent defender who was terrific in the air. PHIL GRAINGER Leigh United FC Good reader of the game and always got his fair share of goals from set-pieces. MICK RICHARDSON Rocester FC Stylish player and a solid defender. BRIAN DODD Wheatsheaf Athletic FC Busy footballer who always gave 100%. MARTIN GADSBY Bulls Head FC Terrifically gifted player who was one of the best in the area. KEVIN ALLCOCK Elkes FC/Cheadle United FC Hard, solid and strong in the tackle. A fantastic will to win character. WALTER STROLHOLM Uttoxeter Town FC Outstanding winger who was always prepared to take on full backs. ANDY CAMPBELL Cheadle United FC Speedy winger who was capable of scoring many goals. JAMES CURLEY Uttoxeter Town FC Quick, talented player who could perform to the highest level in defence or attack. Brilliant in the air. PETER SWANWICK Rocester FC One of the finest keepers in local football. Great, allround sportsman. Top chap too. 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 Tony Elliott I n an extraordinary display of talent and determination, with wheel to wheel racing at speeds up to 80mph, 14-year-old racing sensation Jacob Brown from Uttoxeter has clinched the prestigious 2024 National Championship title in the Global Karting League Electric series. Over the course of nine thrilling rounds hosted at iconic UK circuits — the breeding ground for racing legends such as Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Lando Norris, and George Russell — Jacob showcased his skill with two emphatic race victories and five additional podium finishes. The season reached its climax at Silverstone, where Jacob was presented with the championship trophy at the annual Kart Mania Show. The honours were delivered by Global Karting League founder and former Formula 1 race engineer, Rob Smedley, alongside Ferdi Porsche, descendant of the famous Porsche family. Reflecting on his success, Jacob said, “Securing a national title was my only objective for 2024, but now I need to use this as a platform to build on and achieve even more in 2025.” Looking Ahead to 2025 Jacob is already setting his sights on bigger challenges for the upcoming season. He aims to compete in three national karting championships spanning 22 rounds across the UK. In addition, February will mark his participation in the Junior Saloon Car Championship scholarship selection event, where he hopes to secure a drive in the esteemed 2025 Junior Saloon Car series — a key milestone for aspiring professional drivers. Jacob’s father, Matt Brown, highlighted the young racer’s remarkable journey and potential. “Since the age of eight, Jacob has demonstrated an innate racing ability. However, it was his maturity during races in 2024 that set him apart. Consistency, combined with raw speed, has led to race wins and podium finishes. Transitioning from karts to cars is the next natural step in his young career.” A Call for Support A major hurdle for Jacob’s continued success, however, is funding. Motorsport, even at grassroots levels, demands substantial financial investment. Matt outlined the challenge ahead: “Sponsorship is now key to ensure Jacob reaches his full potential and fulfils his dream of becoming a professional racing driver. We need to secure £9,800 to cover the 2025 karting entry fees alone, not to mention additional costs for coaching, travel, and accommodation.” Local businesses and motorsport enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to be part of Jacob’s journey. Sponsors can have their branding featured on Jacob’s nationally-recognized racewear, his website (www.jacobbrownracing.com), and across his social media platforms. For those inspired by Jacob’s story, supporting him now could be an investment in the future of British motorsport. As Jacob prepares to tackle even greater challenges in 2025, one thing is certain: his journey is only just beginning, and his drive to succeed knows no limits. Uttoxeter teen secures 2024 National Karting Title and eyes ambitious 2025 goals
- 49. 49 Let The Uttoxeter& Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk, phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970 Arthur to take on Northern Superchargers role D erbyshire Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, has been appointed as Director of Cricket for The Hundred franchise, Northern Superchargers. Arthur, who will remain with Derbyshire during the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, will undertake the largely hands-off role alongside his duties with the Club, as the Superchargers prepare for the fifth edition of The Hundred this August. Arthur will advise on recruitment for both the Superchargers’ men’s and women’s teams, as well as providing support to Head Coaches, Andrew Flintoff and Lisa Keightley, through his vast experience. Arthur said: “Derbyshire remains my primary focus and I’m committed to achieving our goals of bringing success to the Club. We encourage all of our players and coaches to develop their skills in new environments and this is another example of that. “As a Club, our personnel are in demand and that’s a testament to the work being done behind the scenes, and we are confident results will soon come on-field.” Chief Executive, Ryan Duckett, added: “Mickey remains fully-committed to Derbyshire, he lives and breathes the Club and we hope that he can use this opportunity to showcase the quality Derbyshire has. “It’s been a positive winter, with Mickey, Wayne [Madsen] and Zak [Chappell] lifting silverware overseas, while Harry Moore and Pat Brown have represented us within the England setup recently. “Our squad has been working hard over the winter, and this will ramp up even further over the next couple of months to give us the best possible chance of success in 2025, with an exciting summer ahead.” Stafford Table Tennis Association S ince the early stages of the Stafford Table Tennis league Uttoxeter Warriors have played in just matches beating Weston Pioneers 8-2 and in the derby match against The Potters 10-0. This has meant that they are now in fifth spot in the table, a drop of two places from third. Overall Paul Lord collected six of the best and Peter Drew and Steve Jones five out of six. Since their bright start to the season Uttoxeter Potters have failed to pick up a point in the next seven matches they have played in. They have lost another two matches 10-0 as well as the one against the Warriors. These were against current leaders County Officers A and defending champions Burton Manor Vikings. Other results saw them lose 9-1 to Burton Manor Bandits and Weston Apollo, 7-3 to Burton Manor Defenders and 6-4 to Weston Pioneers. They now sit second from bottom in the table. Best performances came from Phillip Carminati who won five singles in the seven games played, Andrew Fox one out of three, Angela Milberry one out of four and Janine Reed one out of two. Dave Hollins Don’t miss Elkes Bowls Club Open Morning E lkes Bowls Club, of Sunnyside Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7LU, are keen to attract new members for the up-coming 2025/26 season. Played before? Never played before? It doesn’t matter… We will be holding an open morning on Saturday 26th April, 10am - midday. Come along, bowls and instruction will be provided free of charge. Please wear flat shoes. We run six teams in various leagues and also have members who play regularly amongst themselves. Whether you want competitive bowls or a more social event, bowls is a great way to spend a few hours, in the fresh air and exercise. If you are interested, please ring Ron on 07854 762860 or Steve on 07795 110951 to book your place. Tickner returns to Derbyshire for 2025 season N ew Zealand international fast bowler, Blair Tickner, will return to Derbyshire for the 2025 season. Tickner, 30, initially joined Derbyshire for the 2024 campaign and featured in seven matches across the Vitality County Championship and Vitality Blast, before returning to New Zealand early, after his wife Sarah was diagnosed with leukaemia. With Sarah now on the road to recovery, Blair will re-join Mickey Arthur’s side for all formats in 2025. He has played for his nation 34 times, claiming 47 international wickets, while his career haul stands at 450. He is currently among the leading wicket-takers in the Plunket Shield (first-class), Ford Trophy (List A) and Super Smash (T20) this season, with a combined 31 dismissals. Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, said: “We never got to see the best of Blair in his first spell with us, there was a lot going on off the field, but he was the consummate professional and we were always eager to bring him back for 2025. “His record deserved to be better last season, we dropped chances off his bowling and if we take those, his average comes right down. I’m confident we will be better in that regard in 2025, and Blair should reap the rewards, because he’s a very good bowler. “With the likes of Zak Chappell, Harry Moore, Pat Brown and Blair all vying to take the new ball, I’m very excited about our attack in 2025.” Tickner added: “Despite everything, I loved my first spell with Derbyshire and I’ve kept in touch with the players and coaches, the Club have supported me massively and I’m looking forward to getting back to England and showing what I can do. “I think everyone would agree that I have unfinished business with Derbyshire, I couldn’t show my quality first time around and I’m coming back hungry to do just that and win games for the county.” Send your articles, photographs, features, sports reports etc into The Voice for insertion into our next issue. 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- 50. 50 If youare responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support. The good old days The Good Old Days photographs on pages 44-45 have been identified as: 1 Uttoxeter Wanderers 1961 (April). Back Row: Graham Forrester, Stanley, Brian Cox, Podge Adams, Tony Slater, Pete Sinclair. Front Row: Alan Bowd, Terry Shand, Mick Harper (Capt), Mick Danks, Alistair Thursfield. 2 Workers at Thomas Boltons Fitting Shop are pictured in the late 1950's. Back Row: Billy Nicholls, Graham Barks, Stan Capewell, Harry Keates, Bert Brandrick, Raymond Keeling, Bernard Simms, Charles Poole. Front Row: Jim Plant, Tony Barrow, Bill Brindley, Ken Bull, Bill Snow, Ted Leek, Alex Shaw, Tommy Read, Jack Wood, Albert Horleston, Don Cope. 3 Cheadle Mackenzie School in the early 1950's. Back Row: Pam Bentley, Shirley Betson, Nancy Kinder, Jean Hall, Betty Smart, Stuart Hollinshead, Barrie Moreton, ?, Austin Harrison, Harold Matthews. Centre Row: Mick Carrington, Robert Spooner, Alan Jackson, Head Boy Derek Cope, School Head Mr Gibbs, Head Girls Shirley Coxon, Ann Martin, Eileen Stuart, Janet Hall. Front Row: Melvin Croft, Shirley Bevans, Wendy Powerwill, Lionel Wright. 4 Joyce Bloor, Lyn Shephard, Pat Burden and Lil Nut taken at the Uttoxeter Fire Station Dance about 1977. 5 Richard Burden as the Mummy and fellow 'characters' at the Uttoxeter Carnival about 1980. 5 Hope and Anchor Christmas Party at St John's Hall in Uttoxeter 1970. Hello again, We lost a real character just before Christmas with the sad passing of Pete 'Beacon' Booth. Not just a character but a good friend in my case. His passing will obviously be felt more by his wife Sharon and his lads. Our thoughts and condolences are with them and only time will ease their sorrows. Where do you start when talking about Beacon? I knew him for over half a century when we both worked at Boltons, I served the first year of my apprenticeship in the training school there under Deryk Hall before I was dispatched to the machine shop under Sam Bradshaw, Beac was upstairs in the machine shop toolroom. Our paths crossed regularly mainly due to our mutual love of football and I probably spent more time upstairs than I did at my workplace downstairs, that was of course until my superintendent Albert 'Nobby' Clarke clocked me once too often! It wasn't too long before I myself was transferred to the toolroom where we would spend eight hours a day together. Our foreman was Benny Ward and Charlie 'Snowy' Snow was our chargehand. It was a small band of brothers including Mick Bostock, Pete Key, Alan Barks, Billy Alcock, Philip Berresford, Fred Shaw and later Garry Thorley and Pete Rushton and Karl Thorley. And boy, did we have some fun!! Never a dull moment and of course with Curly Johnson and Kev Rogers working just outside in the top machine shop there was always some mischief at hand. As I mentioned earlier, sport and in particular football were always prominent. Most of us supported and followed Stoke City when we had a very good side, winning the Football League Cup and getting to two semi-finals of the FA Cup. Most of us were involved in local junior football in some capacity. I had already played with Kingsley YC before joining Kingsley Utd. Beac played a big part in that and they were run by his father Fred and accomplice Jim Winning senior. We played at the bottom of Kingsley Bank, just on the left before leaving the village, I'm sure someone will remember the name of the ground. The club then changed their name and ground, becoming Kingsley Village Hall. We played in the Leek and Moorland League against teams from Cheadle, Leek, Brown Edge, Werrington and Ipstones. There were a lot of local teams and rivalry with everyone so familiar with each other's players. And Friday afternoon was always an expensive one down in the Valley as all the teams had their fundraising in place consisting of totes etc and you had to participate in them all. We also had the works knockout competitions which were held on the sports ground in Oakamoor. The pitches down there were some of the best around as the groundsmen in those days were works employees. The Machine Shop did really well in both the football and cricket competitions regularly getting to the finals and winning. We had players that excelled in both formats. Beac was also a committed union man. He was our shop steward for many years and was bitterly disappointed when he didn't get the works convenor vote. In fact it wasn't too long after that he left Boltons for pastures new, still in engineering even setting up his own business. I can remember a few times when he was negotiating with the company that he would return from the meeting with the words: 'Right lads, give it the red button, we're going home'. He was a very clever man. Grammar school educated and always committed to the cause. He was a fighter for workers' rights and whatever he took too. After retiring from playing he then plied his knowledge to management, His clubs included both Leek teams in the County League, CSOB and Ball Haye Green, Cheadle Town, but his most successful and fulfilling time was at Cheadle Utd. Every season they would compete for titles and cups and also entering The Midland Sunday Cup and the National Sunday Cup which was amazing for a small town club. He will go down alongside Alan Smith as the club's most successful manager… He also enjoyed his cricket. Liked to keep wicket and bat, which he did with Boltons and once he retired, carried on as an umpire in the North Staffs League. We didn't see as much of one another after I left Boltons but kept in touch. He'd occasionally come to Leek Town and I the same to watch Cheadle Utd, always followed by a few pints. He was a deep thinker on both games, had strong views and was always interesting to listen to. Drinking, playing pub games were some of his favourite pastimes. I played darts with him and Curly at the Royal Oak in Cheadle when Neville and Christine Parkes kept the pub. He would come to Kingsley Holt to pick me up then we'd go for Curly, next stop was Salt's chip shop. A game of darts, usually a gallon later and he'd drop us both off. How I ever got to work the next day, I don't know but a gallon to them pair was par for the course! His funeral was held at St Giles Church in Cheadle and the wake at the Guild Hall. The church was full which tells you everything about his popularity and respect that the town had for Beac. The Guild Hall was the only venue that could have catered for the numbers that attended. There were people I hadn't seen in years and we all had our own stories of him to tell and believe me everyone had a different one. His closest friends, old stalwarts from his Utd days, Curly, Big Steve, Jagger, Webby, Hodge, Ted, and Gilbert were there to say their farewells. It was sad but in another way joyous, we could remember him and relive our best and fondest memories of him. They will live on forever - Beac, you will never be forgotten… All the best. Bake. Bake’s Memoirs by Neil Baker, local sporting legend P ete ‘Beacon’ Booth got involved in football in his early teens by playing for Kingsley Y.C., then when Pete’s dad Fred formed Kingsley United, Pete moved clubs to play with his Father. However, Pete’s playing days were cut short by an injury so as Fred got a little older, Pete stepped up to manage United and had a good ten years running Kingsley United, winning cups and winning the league on one occasion until, like most Clubs. United ran its course and folded after which Peter briefly moved to play for Ipstones F.C. for a while. Pete then took time away from local football to watch his beloved Stoke City F.C .and watch non- league games for a while before being approached by Cheadle United F.C.to try to rescue the club from the mire it had been left in..... Thinking I was on to a loser due to the state the club was in, I was stunned when Peter said yes straight away and said lets gets started ASAP... After a very rocky start due to lack of players, Pete went on over the next couple of years to build what I believe was the best side Cheadle had seen in the last fifty years while playing in possibly the best Sunday League in Staffordshire at the time - the P.D.S.L Premier Division. United went on to win numerous trophies, league cups, division cups plus the Sentinel Sunday Cup twice then topping the Premier League, winning 18 out of 18 games - a record never matched right to the demise of the P.D.S.L. Then there was Pete always said was his finest hour by winning the Midland Sunday Cup after which Pete said let’s have a go at the National Cup which included the best Sunday sides in the country and Pete took the club to the last eight of this cup, only losing 1-0 to Lodge Cottrell - a game United should have won easily, again this has never been reached by any club in Staffordshire to this day. While Pete was running United he decided to try his luck managing on Saturday’s again and went on to manage Ball Haye Green, Leek C.S.O.B., Cheadle Rovers, Rocester Reserves, and Cheadle S.M.U, having reasonable success along the way. As Peter got a little older he said it was time for a younger man to run United and stepped down to allow Lyndon Beardmore and Paul McGuire to take the reins and Pete took the role of Club Chairman until the demise of the club in 2020. What can anybody say about the record of a small town Sunday morning football club that reached the heights that it did and even though the club had success prior to Pete joining, this Gent called Peter Booth took the club to heights never thought possible to little old Cheadle United. Peter Booth was a real local sporting legend and a great guy to boot and will be greatly missed by many. R.I.P. Pete. By Webby with support from Lee Bould, Curly & Mart Johnson. Our Tribute to Pete‘Beacon’Booth…
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