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FREEUttoxeter
& Cheadle
Uttoxeter
& Cheadle
Issue 132
A QUALITY MAGAZINE - NOW IN OUR 18th YEAR!
All of our Turkeys, Ducks and Geese are local,
supporting local farmers and free range along with our
fantastic selection of other meats.
We’ve got everything you need to make Christmas special!!!
We have a superb variety of quality food here at Edmonston’s Family Butchers
Edmonston’s
Family Butchers
Edmonston’s Family Butchers
30 The Maltings, Uttoxeter ST14 7LN (next to The Maltings Main Car Park)
Telephone 01889 567555
& Cheadle
Uttoxeter
& Cheadle
Issue 132
A QUALITY MAGAZINE - NOW IN OUR 18th YEAR!
All of our Turkeys, Ducks and Geese are local,
supporting local farmers and free range along with our
fantastic selection of other meats.
We’ve got everything you need to make Christmas special!!!
We have a superb variety of quality food here at Edmonston’s Family Butchers
Edmonston’s
Family Butchers
Edmonston’s Family Butchers
30 The Maltings, Uttoxeter ST14 7LN (next to The Maltings Main Car Park)
Telephone 01889 567555
2 If you are responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support.
3Let The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email [email protected], phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970
As we all travel
through the journey
of life, I find it so
fascinating how the
different chapters create so many meaningful
memories – some great – and some not so
great…
I delivered last month’s Voice magazines to
Mags at the brilliant Ashbourne Road Post Office
in Cheadle and we got chatting as usual. Myself
and Mags are the same age and suddenly she
dropped a bombshell to me which took me
completely by surprise!! I was absolutely
flabbergasted!! Mags announced: “Nigel, do you
realise we will both be 70 years old next year!!!!”
My flabber has never been so gasted… Me,
Nigel Titterton, will be 70! I don’t feel that age, I
don’t want to be that age, in my head I am still in
my prime, until a look in the mirror confirmed
that 70 is approaching me at breakneck speed…
I am a granddad of five, dad of a son and
daughter, husband of the most incredible wife of
45 years, son of an inspiring 99 year old Mum,
and brother of a terrific man. I am so lucky to
have a wonderful extended family and so many
dear friends, especially at my beloved Oldfields
Sports Club in Uttoxeter, and I am proud of
everything I have achieved…
So this next chapter of my life is already being
so enjoyable – When picking up the
grandchildren from school and going to watch
them play football, I always bump into an
acquaintance from the past and we have a lovely
chat which is so enriching to me.
I went to watch my grandson play football for
Painsley the other week and my dear old mucker
Eddie Plant from Tean was watching his
grandchild and we had a right good talk about
our past and present experiences. Eddie is the salt
of the Earth, a really good bloke who I have
known all my life. When I got home from the
match, I was so pleased that I had met him as I
hadn’t seen him for years.
It’s the same when I am on the school-run. I
have a chat with Trevor and Ann Plant who I
have known since I was a nipper. They are friends
of my Mum and my late Dad and are wonderful
people.
So, I now embrace the prospect of THAT
birthday next year because I have so many
fantastic memories of the previous years of my
life…
Myself and Mags can lift a glass of champagne
and wish Happy 70th Birthday to each other –
But first, I have to reach this milestone, so I am
not taking anything for granted yet folks…
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of The
Voice colour magazine…
Nigel Titterton
Editor & Publisher
Dear Reader,
Publisher and Editor: Nigel Titterton
The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice is published by Community Voice
Publications Ltd
Telephone 01538 751629 e-mail [email protected]
The views expressed in this publication are those of our contributors and are not
necessarily those of the publishers, nor indeed their responsibility.
All Rights Reserved.
Copyright Community Voice Publications Ltd.
Designed and Produced by [email protected]
BOOK YOUR ADVERT NOW -
Email [email protected] or
Call 01538 751629
You can also contact us via social media:
@uttoxeter_voice
Uttoxeter Voice
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH
The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice is wholly independent and
is published at 3 Spode Close, Cheadle, Staffs ST10 1DT
ADVERTISEMENT SALES
AND EDITORIAL
Tel: 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970
Email: [email protected]
NEXT ISSUE
The next Voice will be out 26th November
News Deadline: 10th November
Advertising Deadline: 12th November
As we all travel
through the journey
of life, I find it so
fascinating how the
different chapters create so many meaningful
memories – some great – and some not so
great…
I delivered last month’s Voice magazines to
Mags at the brilliant Ashbourne Road Post Office
in Cheadle and we got chatting as usual. Myself
and Mags are the same age and suddenly she
dropped a bombshell to me which took me
completely by surprise!! I was absolutely
flabbergasted!! Mags announced: “Nigel, do you
realise we will both be 70 years old next year!!!!”
My flabber has never been so gasted… Me,
Nigel Titterton, will be 70! I don’t feel that age, I
don’t want to be that age, in my head I am still in
my prime, until a look in the mirror confirmed
that 70 is approaching me at breakneck speed…
I am a granddad of five, dad of a son and
daughter, husband of the most incredible wife of
45 years, son of an inspiring 99 year old Mum,
and brother of a terrific man. I am so lucky to
have a wonderful extended family and so many
dear friends, especially at my beloved Oldfields
Sports Club in Uttoxeter, and I am proud of
everything I have achieved…
So this next chapter of my life is already being
so enjoyable – When picking up the
grandchildren from school and going to watch
them play football, I always bump into an
acquaintance from the past and we have a lovely
chat which is so enriching to me.
I went to watch my grandson play football for
Painsley the other week and my dear old mucker
Eddie Plant from Tean was watching his
grandchild and we had a right good talk about
our past and present experiences. Eddie is the salt
of the Earth, a really good bloke who I have
known all my life. When I got home from the
match, I was so pleased that I had met him as I
hadn’t seen him for years.
It’s the same when I am on the school-run. I
have a chat with Trevor and Ann Plant who I
have known since I was a nipper. They are friends
of my Mum and my late Dad and are wonderful
people.
So, I now embrace the prospect of THAT
birthday next year because I have so many
fantastic memories of the previous years of my
life…
Myself and Mags can lift a glass of champagne
and wish Happy 70th Birthday to each other –
But first, I have to reach this milestone, so I am
not taking anything for granted yet folks…
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of The
Voice colour magazine…
Nigel Titterton
Editor & Publisher
Dear Reader,
Publisher and Editor: Nigel Titterton
The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice is published by Community Voice
Publications Ltd
Telephone 01538 751629 e-mail [email protected]
The views expressed in this publication are those of our contributors and are not
necessarily those of the publishers, nor indeed their responsibility.
All Rights Reserved.
Copyright Community Voice Publications Ltd.
Designed and Produced by [email protected]
BOOK YOUR ADVERT NOW -
Email [email protected] or
Call 01538 751629
You can also contact us via social media:
@uttoxeter_voice
Uttoxeter Voice
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH
The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice is wholly independent and
is published at 3 Spode Close, Cheadle, Staffs ST10 1DT
ADVERTISEMENT SALES
AND EDITORIAL
Tel: 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970
Email: [email protected]
NEXT ISSUE
The next Voice will be out 26th November
News Deadline: 10th November
Advertising Deadline: 12th November
4 If you are responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support.
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striving to raise funds to help provide the
gift of reading to local young people this
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Known as ‘Just another book club’, the group
formed during the Covid pandemic to bring like-
minded ladies together for monthly meetings
where they’d not only review books, but make
new friends too.
Now, more than three years later, the group
wants to give something back to Stoke-on-Trent
and its surrounding areas, through fundraising
to buy children new books to receive as gifts this
Christmas.
By working with three local charities, these
books will be distributed to children who may
otherwise not have access to reading material
beyond school, explained founder, Rebecca
Winfield.
“We’ve launched this initiative, known as
Literacy for Life, in recognition that one in five
children and young people aged 5-18 don’t have
a book of their own at home. We want to change
that for our community,” she said.
To fundraise, the group - which meets in Tean
- is organising a range of events including a
wreath making workshop and clothing swap
event. It’s also approaching local businesses to
garner support.
“The aim is to raise enough funds to buy what
equates to 1000 books. These will be of varying
reading ages, including teen fiction, because we
want to unlock literacy for all.” added Rebecca.
To distribute the books to the children,
Literacy for Life is working with Stoke Toy
Appeal, Alice Charity and Step-Up Stoke CIC. All
of the books will be individually wrapped with a
label stating the reading age.
So far, Literacy for Life has received donations
from Fenton Glass & Glazing, as well as local
individuals who have been keen contribute to the
cause. However, according to Rebecca, there’s still
much work to be done.
“Every donation, no matter how small, will
help us to achieve our goal and make a difference.
For those children whose parents might be using
foodbanks during the festive period, receiving a
present to open on Christmas day should mean
a lot.
“However, it’s more than just a book – it’s an
outlet for imagination and creative thinking.”
To find out more and ways to donate, visit
www.literacyforlife.co.uk
Rebecca Winfield of Meir Park has launched
Literacy for Life.
New initiative to gift books to
Staffordshire children this Christmas
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an immaculate complexion.
•Microneedling, Chemical Peels & Collagen Stimulation – Scientific treatments to
reverse visible signs of ageing.
Why Clients Choose Tonileigh Aesthetics:
•Award-nominated aesthetics practitioner.
•Fully trained to advanced complication-management standards.
•Bespoke treatment plans tailored to your face, your lifestyle and your goals.
•Natural, undetectable results with a confidential and discreet approach.
•Conveniently based at Love Hannah Salon on the High Street, Uttoxeter.
Whether you’re seeking subtle rejuvenation, refined facial balancing or advanced
skincare solutions, I provide a service worthy of your investment.
Award-Nominated Advanced Aesthetic & Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Natural • Undetectable • You – only better
At Tonileigh Aesthetics, I specialise in premium, medical-grade treatments designed for clients who demand the very best.
My ethos is simple: advanced science, impeccable safety, and results that look natural and undetectable.
Appointments by Prior Consultation Only
07495 015641 | www.that-time.co.uk/tonileigh-aesthetics
Tonileigh Aesthetics, based at @LoveHannah Ltd, 29 High Street, Uttoxeter ST14 7HN
Tonileigh Aesthetics
shortlisted in the UK
Small Business Awards
T
onileigh Aesthetics – the Uttoxeter-based small business –
is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in the UK
Small Business Awards in the Best Aesthetic & Wellness
Business category.
“I started Tonileigh Aesthetics with the goal of bringing luxury,
safe, and empowering treatments to my local community. To be
recognised nationally for my dedication and hard work means so
much to me and my amazing clients who have supported me on
this journey.” – Toni Emery, Founder of Tonileigh Aesthetics
The UK Small Business Awards celebrate and support small
businesses across the UK, exposing candidates to new
opportunities via social media, no matter their financial and social
status.
The UK Small Business Awards is breaking down barriers,
helping contestants build followings and recognition – even if they
don’t win. That is why they are celebrating the entire process of the
competition and all the amazing talent that has entered.
To learn more about the UK Small Business Awards:
www.smallbusinessawardsuk.co.uk
A
community book club in Staffordshire is
striving to raise funds to help provide the
gift of reading to local young people this
Christmas.
Known as ‘Just another book club’, the group
formed during the Covid pandemic to bring like-
minded ladies together for monthly meetings
where they’d not only review books, but make
new friends too.
Now, more than three years later, the group
wants to give something back to Stoke-on-Trent
and its surrounding areas, through fundraising
to buy children new books to receive as gifts this
Christmas.
By working with three local charities, these
books will be distributed to children who may
otherwise not have access to reading material
beyond school, explained founder, Rebecca
Winfield.
“We’ve launched this initiative, known as
Literacy for Life, in recognition that one in five
children and young people aged 5-18 don’t have
a book of their own at home. We want to change
that for our community,” she said.
To fundraise, the group - which meets in Tean
- is organising a range of events including a
wreath making workshop and clothing swap
event. It’s also approaching local businesses to
garner support.
“The aim is to raise enough funds to buy what
equates to 1000 books. These will be of varying
reading ages, including teen fiction, because we
want to unlock literacy for all.” added Rebecca.
To distribute the books to the children,
Literacy for Life is working with Stoke Toy
Appeal, Alice Charity and Step-Up Stoke CIC. All
of the books will be individually wrapped with a
label stating the reading age.
So far, Literacy for Life has received donations
from Fenton Glass & Glazing, as well as local
individuals who have been keen contribute to the
cause. However, according to Rebecca, there’s still
much work to be done.
“Every donation, no matter how small, will
help us to achieve our goal and make a difference.
For those children whose parents might be using
foodbanks during the festive period, receiving a
present to open on Christmas day should mean
a lot.
“However, it’s more than just a book – it’s an
outlet for imagination and creative thinking.”
To find out more and ways to donate, visit
www.literacyforlife.co.uk
Rebecca Winfield of Meir Park has launched
Literacy for Life.
New initiative to gift books to
Staffordshire children this Christmas
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Superb hard copy A4 colour magazine and the internet!
Your advert goes into a our quality Voice glossy
magazines - plus it goes into our online magazine for
free!
Readers tell us they do not throw The Voice magazine
into the bin but retain it until the next issue arrives
through the letterbox around a month later!
This provides our advertisers with a very long
timescale in the public domain which is terrific value
for money!
Our online magazine can be read page by page off
Tablets, Mobile Phones and Computers. Go to
uttoxeterandcheadlevoice.co.uk and click on
Back Issues
Email [email protected] now and
place your advert in the next Uttoxeter & Cheadle
Voice colour magazine - no pre-payment required
which is another huge plus for our advertisers.
FREE
Uttoxeter
& Cheadle
Uttoxeter
& Cheadle
Issue 132
A QUALITY MAGAZINE - NOW IN OUR
18th YEAR!
All of our Turkeys, Ducks and Geese are local,
supporting local farmers and free range along with our
fantastic selection of other meats.
We’ve got everything you need to make Christmas special!!!
We have a superb variety of quality food here at Edmonston’s Family Butchers
Edmonston’s
Family Butchers
Edmonston’s Family Butchers
30 The Maltings, Uttoxeter ST14 7LN (next to The Maltings Main Car Park)
Telephone 01889 567555
Book your Advert now for our
hugely popular Christmas
Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice magazine!
Out 26th November
Everyone
loves TheVoice
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 ADVERTISERS!! ENJOY THE
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS...
Superb hard copy A4 colour magazine and the internet!
Your advert goes into a our quality Voice glossy
magazines - plus it goes into our online magazine for
free!
Readers tell us they do not throw The Voice magazine
into the bin but retain it until the next issue arrives
through the letterbox around a month later!
This provides our advertisers with a very long
timescale in the public domain which is terrific value
for money!
Our online magazine can be read page by page off
Tablets, Mobile Phones and Computers. Go to
uttoxeterandcheadlevoice.co.uk and click on
Back Issues
Email [email protected] now and
place your advert in the next Uttoxeter & Cheadle
Voice colour magazine - no pre-payment required
which is another huge plus for our advertisers.
FREE
Uttoxeter
& Cheadle
Uttoxeter
& Cheadle
Issue 132
A QUALITY MAGAZINE - NOW IN OUR
18th YEAR!
All of our Turkeys, Ducks and Geese are local,
supporting local farmers and free range along with our
fantastic selection of other meats.
We’ve got everything you need to make Christmas special!!!
We have a superb variety of quality food here at Edmonston’s Family Butchers
Edmonston’s
Family Butchers
Edmonston’s Family Butchers
30 The Maltings, Uttoxeter ST14 7LN (next to The Maltings Main Car Park)
Telephone 01889 567555
Book your Advert now for our
hugely popular Christmas
Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice magazine!
Out 26th November
6 If you are responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support.
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Turfing
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Call: 07773 674543
Email: [email protected]
Calm kind comfort
When you need it the most
Saying farewell to a beloved pet is hard, and even more
so in unfamiliar surroundings.
We at Gentle Journey aim to alleviate some of that
emotional pain by providing a compassionate and
peaceful at-home passing for your faithful friend. From
the first contact to the final goodbye, we will be with
you every step of the way.
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A mass for
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n Saturday on
22nd
November
2025 7.30pm – we’re
celebrating the 220th
anniversary of the
Battle of Trafalgar,
performing Haydn’s
Nelson Mass (“Missa
in Angustiis,” or “Mass
for Troubled Times”).
It has an uncanny way
of resonating with
today’s global
circumstances, even
though it was written
over 225 years ago. It
is a dazzling piece set
for choir, orchestra
and four soloists,
considered to be one
the greats in the choral
repertoire and one of
Haydn’s finest he ever
composed.
Also on the
programme is Vivaldi’s
Goria, which the choir
have performed many
times before. It has a thrilling and unforgettable opening ‘Gloria’ and a gorgeous
slow movement ‘Et in terra pax…’
“Like Handel’s Messiah, it’s a piece that is always a joy to both perform and
hear live.” David Smith, UCS Director of Music.
The concert is at St Mary’s Church in Uttoxeter with the Orchestra of St John
Bromsgrove and four brilliant soloists from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Tarmac
Patios
Fencing
Driveways
Turfing
Resin Bound
Driveways and
Patios
Call: 07773 674543
Email: [email protected]
Calm kind comfort
When you need it the most
Saying farewell to a beloved pet is hard, and even more
so in unfamiliar surroundings.
We at Gentle Journey aim to alleviate some of that
emotional pain by providing a compassionate and
peaceful at-home passing for your faithful friend. From
the first contact to the final goodbye, we will be with
you every step of the way.
Call 07551 026 086
www.gentlejourneyvet.co.uk
A mass for
troubled times?
O
n Saturday on
22nd
November
2025 7.30pm – we’re
celebrating the 220th
anniversary of the
Battle of Trafalgar,
performing Haydn’s
Nelson Mass (“Missa
in Angustiis,” or “Mass
for Troubled Times”).
It has an uncanny way
of resonating with
today’s global
circumstances, even
though it was written
over 225 years ago. It
is a dazzling piece set
for choir, orchestra
and four soloists,
considered to be one
the greats in the choral
repertoire and one of
Haydn’s finest he ever
composed.
Also on the
programme is Vivaldi’s
Goria, which the choir
have performed many
times before. It has a thrilling and unforgettable opening ‘Gloria’ and a gorgeous
slow movement ‘Et in terra pax…’
“Like Handel’s Messiah, it’s a piece that is always a joy to both perform and
hear live.” David Smith, UCS Director of Music.
The concert is at St Mary’s Church in Uttoxeter with the Orchestra of St John
Bromsgrove and four brilliant soloists from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
7Let The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email [email protected], phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970
8 If you are responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support.
A
couple from Uttoxeter who met through their local Planet
Ice rink tied the knot in a special and unique ceremony at
Uttoxeter’s CineBowl.
School teacher James, 32, and Lauren, 33, who works in sales,
now known as the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Marston, first met in
2022. Lauren had taken up figure skating two years earlier, coached
by James’ brother David. When she invited his mum, Angela, to
one of her gigs she didn’t realise she was about to meet her future
husband.
“I started skating in Uttoxeter to pick up a new hobby and to
get out there a bit and meet some new people,” Lauren said. “I
absolutely love figure skating and I’ve made some incredible
friends, like Angela, who also skates at the rink. I invited her to
come and watch me sing and I didn’t know she was going to bring
her other son along, James. As crazy as it sounds, we fell in love at
first sight!”
The wedding day utilised the entertainment centre’s ice rink,
cinema and 8-lane tenpin bowling alley, with the ceremony taking
place in the cinema and guests later ice skating and bowling as part
of the occasion.
As well as meeting through ice skating the cinema also means
a lot to the couple “We started going to the CineBowl every
Wednesday as an excuse to see each other in the week rather than
waiting for the weekends,” Lauren explained.
“The tradition has stuck and whether we like the films that are
on or not we go to the same cinema every Wednesday!”
The couple got engaged in 2023 and it was during one of their
cinema Wednesday dates when a friend, who had joined them,
suggested they use the complex as their wedding venue.
“We immediately loved the idea, and it all grew from there,”
said James. “We like to do things differently.
“On the day we served popcorn and created homemade
“cinema adverts” to play before the ceremony. We created them
with our bridal party and groomsmen and they were a complete
surprise to our guests - the reactions were brilliant. The whole day
was a lot of fun and it couldn’t have been any more perfect for us.
Standing on the stage in front of the cinema screen and looking up
at everyone we know and love on the raised seating was so special.”
“When we first told everyone where we were having our
wedding day some people thought it was a bit different,” said
Lauren. “We had a lot of questions about what to wear with ice
skating and bowling involved - which was understandable! It might
have been a little unusual, but we went for it and it was the perfect
place for us and our story. It felt amazing to skate around in my
wedding dress, it was very surreal. Everyone just had the best day.
“The team at CineBowl were incredible in helping us to make
it all happen especially as they’d never hosted a wedding before. If
it wasn’t for the amazing team when I started skating five years ago,
I wouldn’t have met James because I wouldn’t have wanted to go
back. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, it’s almost like a
second home to us at this point. When I began my skating journey
with Planet Ice, I didn’t know that my figure skating coach was
going to become my brother-in-law!”
A couple who met through their
local ice rink tied the knot there too!
A
couple from Uttoxeter who met through their local Planet
Ice rink tied the knot in a special and unique ceremony at
Uttoxeter’s CineBowl.
School teacher James, 32, and Lauren, 33, who works in sales,
now known as the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Marston, first met in
2022. Lauren had taken up figure skating two years earlier, coached
by James’ brother David. When she invited his mum, Angela, to
one of her gigs she didn’t realise she was about to meet her future
husband.
“I started skating in Uttoxeter to pick up a new hobby and to
get out there a bit and meet some new people,” Lauren said. “I
absolutely love figure skating and I’ve made some incredible
friends, like Angela, who also skates at the rink. I invited her to
come and watch me sing and I didn’t know she was going to bring
her other son along, James. As crazy as it sounds, we fell in love at
first sight!”
The wedding day utilised the entertainment centre’s ice rink,
cinema and 8-lane tenpin bowling alley, with the ceremony taking
place in the cinema and guests later ice skating and bowling as part
of the occasion.
As well as meeting through ice skating the cinema also means
a lot to the couple “We started going to the CineBowl every
Wednesday as an excuse to see each other in the week rather than
waiting for the weekends,” Lauren explained.
“The tradition has stuck and whether we like the films that are
on or not we go to the same cinema every Wednesday!”
The couple got engaged in 2023 and it was during one of their
cinema Wednesday dates when a friend, who had joined them,
suggested they use the complex as their wedding venue.
“We immediately loved the idea, and it all grew from there,”
said James. “We like to do things differently.
“On the day we served popcorn and created homemade
“cinema adverts” to play before the ceremony. We created them
with our bridal party and groomsmen and they were a complete
surprise to our guests - the reactions were brilliant. The whole day
was a lot of fun and it couldn’t have been any more perfect for us.
Standing on the stage in front of the cinema screen and looking up
at everyone we know and love on the raised seating was so special.”
“When we first told everyone where we were having our
wedding day some people thought it was a bit different,” said
Lauren. “We had a lot of questions about what to wear with ice
skating and bowling involved - which was understandable! It might
have been a little unusual, but we went for it and it was the perfect
place for us and our story. It felt amazing to skate around in my
wedding dress, it was very surreal. Everyone just had the best day.
“The team at CineBowl were incredible in helping us to make
it all happen especially as they’d never hosted a wedding before. If
it wasn’t for the amazing team when I started skating five years ago,
I wouldn’t have met James because I wouldn’t have wanted to go
back. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, it’s almost like a
second home to us at this point. When I began my skating journey
with Planet Ice, I didn’t know that my figure skating coach was
going to become my brother-in-law!”
A couple who met through their
local ice rink tied the knot there too!
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Bramshall Art Group
By Arthur Tindle
B
ramshall Art Group held their 2025 SUMMER ART EXHIBITION, on 5th
and 6th July, as usual, in Bramshall & Loxley Parish Hall. Once more a good
number of paintings were sold. Members were happy with how it all went with
visitor numbers reaching around 140! As usual, a donation was made to a local
charity chosen by our members. This year the donation was made to St Giles
Hospice, Whittington. We would like to thank all the local people who visited the
exhibition and particularly those who purchased paintings.
Next up for Bramshall Art Group is our “Extra-ordinary” exhibition, when we
venture out of our normal area into Lichfield ! We hold this exhibition on the ground
floor of the Lichfield Guildhall on Bore Street, in the centre of the City ! The
exhibition will be showcasing around 150 quality framed paintings by our members.
All the paintings on display will be for sale. This year, our “Extra-ordinary”
exhibition will be open 10am till 4pm on 22nd November, when Christmas is not
far away, and a unique painting could be the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one!!
Happily, the exhibition coincides with a large, very popular craft market, taking
place upstairs in the Guildhall, on the same day, which could be an added attraction
for anyone making the journey from the Cheadle and Uttoxeter area. If you do
travel to Lichfield from our local area, to see the exhibition, please tell one of our
members on duty there, as we would love to know that you had made the trip !!
Please note that if you enjoy painting as a hobby, you might like to join Bramshall
Art Group - see contact details below.
Please note that our Facebook page is currently running a series of photos of our
Summer Exhibition and if there is a picture that catches your eye, please let us know
as it may still be available for sale! Contact us via the following links:
Facebook: bramshall.artgroup/
Email: [email protected]
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Bramshall Art Group
By Arthur Tindle
B
ramshall Art Group held their 2025 SUMMER ART EXHIBITION, on 5th
and 6th July, as usual, in Bramshall & Loxley Parish Hall. Once more a good
number of paintings were sold. Members were happy with how it all went with
visitor numbers reaching around 140! As usual, a donation was made to a local
charity chosen by our members. This year the donation was made to St Giles
Hospice, Whittington. We would like to thank all the local people who visited the
exhibition and particularly those who purchased paintings.
Next up for Bramshall Art Group is our “Extra-ordinary” exhibition, when we
venture out of our normal area into Lichfield ! We hold this exhibition on the ground
floor of the Lichfield Guildhall on Bore Street, in the centre of the City ! The
exhibition will be showcasing around 150 quality framed paintings by our members.
All the paintings on display will be for sale. This year, our “Extra-ordinary”
exhibition will be open 10am till 4pm on 22nd November, when Christmas is not
far away, and a unique painting could be the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one!!
Happily, the exhibition coincides with a large, very popular craft market, taking
place upstairs in the Guildhall, on the same day, which could be an added attraction
for anyone making the journey from the Cheadle and Uttoxeter area. If you do
travel to Lichfield from our local area, to see the exhibition, please tell one of our
members on duty there, as we would love to know that you had made the trip !!
Please note that if you enjoy painting as a hobby, you might like to join Bramshall
Art Group - see contact details below.
Please note that our Facebook page is currently running a series of photos of our
Summer Exhibition and if there is a picture that catches your eye, please let us know
as it may still be available for sale! Contact us via the following links:
Facebook: bramshall.artgroup/
Email: [email protected]
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L
eigh’s Annual Village
Produce Show once
again brought colour,
creativity, and community
spirit to the Village Hall,
with residents turning out
in force to showcase their
finest fruit, vegetables,
flowers, cakes, jams, and
crafts.
Winners and runners-
up were celebrated across
all categories, but
organisers were quick to
point out that the show is
about much more than
competition. “It’s the laughter, the friendly rivalries, and the shared
cups of tea that make this event so special,” one committee member
said.
The success of the day was thanks to the efforts of many, from
exhibitors and enthusiastic spectators to the volunteers who kept
everything running smoothly. Without their hard work, the event
“would be little more than a lonely tomato on a table,” joked one
of the organisers.
The show also raised an impressive £1,142.15 for the upkeep of
the Village Hall, ensuring the space continues to thrive as a hub for
community life.
With such a high bar set this year, future competitors may need
more than a little ingenuity, and perhaps a step stool, to reach new
heights. Until then, villagers are encouraged to keep tending their
gardens, baking their best, and labelling those jam jars properly.
The committee has already set its sights on next year’s event,
which promises to be just as memorable.
See you at the next Leigh Village Produce Show!
Leigh Village Produce Show
celebrates it’s comeback . . .
By Jayne Wilkinson
L
eigh’s Annual Village
Produce Show once
again brought colour,
creativity, and community
spirit to the Village Hall,
with residents turning out
in force to showcase their
finest fruit, vegetables,
flowers, cakes, jams, and
crafts.
Winners and runners-
up were celebrated across
all categories, but
organisers were quick to
point out that the show is
about much more than
competition. “It’s the laughter, the friendly rivalries, and the shared
cups of tea that make this event so special,” one committee member
said.
The success of the day was thanks to the efforts of many, from
exhibitors and enthusiastic spectators to the volunteers who kept
everything running smoothly. Without their hard work, the event
“would be little more than a lonely tomato on a table,” joked one
of the organisers.
The show also raised an impressive £1,142.15 for the upkeep of
the Village Hall, ensuring the space continues to thrive as a hub for
community life.
With such a high bar set this year, future competitors may need
more than a little ingenuity, and perhaps a step stool, to reach new
heights. Until then, villagers are encouraged to keep tending their
gardens, baking their best, and labelling those jam jars properly.
The committee has already set its sights on next year’s event,
which promises to be just as memorable.
See you at the next Leigh Village Produce Show!
Leigh Village Produce Show
celebrates it’s comeback . . .
By Jayne Wilkinson
13Let The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email [email protected], phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970
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Uttoxeter Lions show their
appreciation for Julie
L
ions Matt Andrew & Graham Dow (Uttoxeter) pictured with a great friend of
the club, Julie Green, on the occasion of Julie’s very special birthday. Julie made
a presentation of a substantial amount to Uttoxeter Lions (just one of many
over the last few years).
Julie was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation along with a Friend of Lions Pin.
A buffet lunch was served for the many guests attending, and Julie stated, that any
further donations will also be made to Uttoxeter Lions also.
A wonderful public-spirited lady who has raised a lot for good causes in her
lifetime, Julie is an extremely kind and thoughtful person - one of life’s gems!
Wills, Lasting Powers
of Attorney and
Estate Planning
Member of The Society of Will Writers and also a
Member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers
Home visits are free within 10 miles of Alton
FREE Will Writing Service and low cost Lasting Power of
Attorney Service in conjunction with Cancer Research UK
01538 822343
www.st10law.co.uk
Uttoxeter Lions show their
appreciation for Julie
L
ions Matt Andrew & Graham Dow (Uttoxeter) pictured with a great friend of
the club, Julie Green, on the occasion of Julie’s very special birthday. Julie made
a presentation of a substantial amount to Uttoxeter Lions (just one of many
over the last few years).
Julie was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation along with a Friend of Lions Pin.
A buffet lunch was served for the many guests attending, and Julie stated, that any
further donations will also be made to Uttoxeter Lions also.
A wonderful public-spirited lady who has raised a lot for good causes in her
lifetime, Julie is an extremely kind and thoughtful person - one of life’s gems!
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Telephone 01538 750 737 or book online
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Open 6 days a week: Mon-Fri 8.00-17.00, Sat: 8.00-12.00
Telephone 01889 563 838 or book online
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Uttoxeter Test Centre, Smithfield Rd,
Uttoxeter ST14 7JB
We’re now operating a booking
system, please visit our website or
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A
s I walk down Stafford Road in Uttoxeter
towards the town centre the trees are still in full
leaf and remain very green considering it is
Autumn. Bramshall Road Park is still beautiful with the
mature willows and wild flowers bordering the Picknall
Brook. Looking at this beauty it is hard to believe that
nature in Uttoxeter, in Britain and across the world is
under threat - but it is!
Between 1970 and 2023 the United Kingdom lost
20% of wildlife across all species. A fifth off nature has
gone. One in six of our wild species are threatened with
extinction. But Uttoxeter is still a green and lovely
town. Surely, you might say, we are not affected by
Nature’s decline. But we are. My wife and I have lived
in Uttoxeter for 37 years and during that period we
have seen massive growth in the town. New housing
estates have sprung up: the Herbs, Birdland, Bramshall
Meadows, and Hazelwalls farm. Wildlife can’t survive
if it loses its home and developments like these have an
impact on their habitats. People need houses, but
Uttoxeter has developed more houses than the number
set out for the town in the East Staffordshire Local Plan
2015-2031.
Despite all this development, the Picknall Valley has
been protected. This valley of mixed farmland and
copses is an important green route for wildlife into and
through our town. It is playing a vital role in preserving
nature and enhancing our landscape. It has been
protected by the Uttoxeter Neighbourhood Plan which
opposes any development in the Valley, and by the East
Staffordshire Local Plan which has not earmarked it for
any development.
Now, however, a firm called Hallam Homes has put
forward plans to gain planning permission to build 295
homes on the south bank of the Picknall Valley
bordering Stafford Road. I have to declare an interest:
I live on Stafford Road and would lose a view. But my
main concern is that this development will start to
destroy a vibrant green area for wildlife and destroy a
landscape which makes the town a beautiful place to
live.
Apparently, Hallam Homes are not planning to build
houses themselves, I believe if planning permission is
granted they will sell land to housing developers on
behalf of the owners. And planning permission would
provide a precedent which would make the whole valley
vulnerable to development. Stafford Road residents, the
Uttoxeter Nature Group, and other organisations are
opposing this plan for developing the valley. Please
consider what you would prefer: another new housing
estate or preserving a vital home Uttoxeter’s nature.
Defend Uttoxeter’s Nature:
Save the Picknall Valley
Uttoxeter Nature Group (The new name for the Uttoxeter Nature Recovery Network)
By Dave Trenery, Chair, Uttoxeter Nature Group
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Telephone 01538 750 737 or book online
www.cheadletestcentre.co.uk
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Cheadle ST10 1SR
Open 6 days a week: Mon-Fri 8.00-17.00, Sat: 8.00-12.00
Telephone 01889 563 838 or book online
www.uttoxetertestcentre.co.uk
Uttoxeter Test Centre, Smithfield Rd,
Uttoxeter ST14 7JB
We’re now operating a booking
system, please visit our website or
give us a call
Free re-tests - free annual
reminders
Friendly staff - waiting/
viewing area
If unfortunately your vehicle
fails, take it away to a
repairer of your choice.
Your Local MOT
Testing Centres
Independent Testing in Cheadle and Uttoxeter
Book your slot online Free Re-Test
A
s I walk down Stafford Road in Uttoxeter
towards the town centre the trees are still in full
leaf and remain very green considering it is
Autumn. Bramshall Road Park is still beautiful with the
mature willows and wild flowers bordering the Picknall
Brook. Looking at this beauty it is hard to believe that
nature in Uttoxeter, in Britain and across the world is
under threat - but it is!
Between 1970 and 2023 the United Kingdom lost
20% of wildlife across all species. A fifth off nature has
gone. One in six of our wild species are threatened with
extinction. But Uttoxeter is still a green and lovely
town. Surely, you might say, we are not affected by
Nature’s decline. But we are. My wife and I have lived
in Uttoxeter for 37 years and during that period we
have seen massive growth in the town. New housing
estates have sprung up: the Herbs, Birdland, Bramshall
Meadows, and Hazelwalls farm. Wildlife can’t survive
if it loses its home and developments like these have an
impact on their habitats. People need houses, but
Uttoxeter has developed more houses than the number
set out for the town in the East Staffordshire Local Plan
2015-2031.
Despite all this development, the Picknall Valley has
been protected. This valley of mixed farmland and
copses is an important green route for wildlife into and
through our town. It is playing a vital role in preserving
nature and enhancing our landscape. It has been
protected by the Uttoxeter Neighbourhood Plan which
opposes any development in the Valley, and by the East
Staffordshire Local Plan which has not earmarked it for
any development.
Now, however, a firm called Hallam Homes has put
forward plans to gain planning permission to build 295
homes on the south bank of the Picknall Valley
bordering Stafford Road. I have to declare an interest:
I live on Stafford Road and would lose a view. But my
main concern is that this development will start to
destroy a vibrant green area for wildlife and destroy a
landscape which makes the town a beautiful place to
live.
Apparently, Hallam Homes are not planning to build
houses themselves, I believe if planning permission is
granted they will sell land to housing developers on
behalf of the owners. And planning permission would
provide a precedent which would make the whole valley
vulnerable to development. Stafford Road residents, the
Uttoxeter Nature Group, and other organisations are
opposing this plan for developing the valley. Please
consider what you would prefer: another new housing
estate or preserving a vital home Uttoxeter’s nature.
Defend Uttoxeter’s Nature:
Save the Picknall Valley
Uttoxeter Nature Group (The new name for the Uttoxeter Nature Recovery Network)
By Dave Trenery, Chair, Uttoxeter Nature Group
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W
e are delighted to announce the four
entrants from the Uttoxeter area that have
made the 2026 edition of the Good Beer
Guide, the UK’s number one publication for
recommending pubs to enjoy Real Ale.
The winners are (in no order)
•Night Inn, Uttoxeter - CAMRA - The Campaign
for Real Ale
Lion Building; 8 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HP
•Horse & Dove, Uttoxeter - CAMRA - The
Campaign for Real Ale
21 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HY
•Cavendish Arms, Doveridge - CAMRA - The
Campaign for Real Ale
Derby Road, Doveridge DE6 5JR
•Vau lts, Uttoxeter - CAMRA - The Campaign for
Real Ale
22 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HP
The winners are chosen by CAMRA members
scoring the beer served in the pubs in the Uttoxeter and
District area.
This list is not exhaustive and there are a number
of excellent pubs in the area, any of whom could be a
contender. Members of CAMRA scoring the beer are
the sole criteria for the selection in our area, If you
believe your local should be in the guide, then please
Join CAMRA and score the beers.
For a comprehensive guide to the pubs, clubs etc.
in the UK visit Find Pubs & Clubs to Visit - CAMRA -
The Campaign for Real Ale. Members will also see
details of recommendations for all pubs as scored by
the members of CAMRA.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is an
independent voluntary consumer organisation
headquartered in St Albans, which promotes real ale,
cider and perry and traditional British pubs and clubs.
Uttoxeter area pubs make it in the
2026 Good Beer Guide
By Simon Ardron
Night Inn Horse & Dove Cavendish
W
e are delighted to announce the four
entrants from the Uttoxeter area that have
made the 2026 edition of the Good Beer
Guide, the UK’s number one publication for
recommending pubs to enjoy Real Ale.
The winners are (in no order)
•Night Inn, Uttoxeter - CAMRA - The Campaign
for Real Ale
Lion Building; 8 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HP
•Horse & Dove, Uttoxeter - CAMRA - The
Campaign for Real Ale
21 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HY
•Cavendish Arms, Doveridge - CAMRA - The
Campaign for Real Ale
Derby Road, Doveridge DE6 5JR
•Vau lts, Uttoxeter - CAMRA - The Campaign for
Real Ale
22 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HP
The winners are chosen by CAMRA members
scoring the beer served in the pubs in the Uttoxeter and
District area.
This list is not exhaustive and there are a number
of excellent pubs in the area, any of whom could be a
contender. Members of CAMRA scoring the beer are
the sole criteria for the selection in our area, If you
believe your local should be in the guide, then please
Join CAMRA and score the beers.
For a comprehensive guide to the pubs, clubs etc.
in the UK visit Find Pubs & Clubs to Visit - CAMRA -
The Campaign for Real Ale. Members will also see
details of recommendations for all pubs as scored by
the members of CAMRA.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is an
independent voluntary consumer organisation
headquartered in St Albans, which promotes real ale,
cider and perry and traditional British pubs and clubs.
Uttoxeter area pubs make it in the
2026 Good Beer Guide
By Simon Ardron
Night Inn Horse & Dove Cavendish
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Fireworks Night is back!
W
hy not join in the fun at Abbotsholme School in Rocester on Friday 7th
November from 5-7pm for an unforgettable evening of sparkling
fireworks, a roaring bonfire and family fun?
The event includes a spectacular firework display to music, a traditional
bonfire, delicious hot food and drinks stalls & bar plus lots of fun Hallowe’en
themed activities for children and families alike!
Open to everyone – not just Abbotsholme families, bring your friends, wrap up
warm and enjoy a couple of hours of community fun.
Tickets are available to buy now £5 for 2- 12 years, £8 up to 18 years and £10
for adults - www.abbotsholme-parents-association.sumupstore.com/
For more information, please contact [email protected]
NO MORE WIFI BLIND SPOTS
GET SEAMLESS COVERAGE THROUGHOUT
YOUR HOME WITH A MESH NETWORK
Tel: 01889 565999
Email: [email protected]
•Improved coverage - upto 1500
sq ft*
•Fast gigabit speeds
•Create a linked mesh of hubs for
larger coverage - up to 8 units
•Alarm.com and IQ panel
integration for smart homes
•Easy install - independent or
integrated with existing network
*1500 sq ft in open air
•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: [email protected]
Abbotsholme Bonfire &
Fireworks Night is back!
W
hy not join in the fun at Abbotsholme School in Rocester on Friday 7th
November from 5-7pm for an unforgettable evening of sparkling
fireworks, a roaring bonfire and family fun?
The event includes a spectacular firework display to music, a traditional
bonfire, delicious hot food and drinks stalls & bar plus lots of fun Hallowe’en
themed activities for children and families alike!
Open to everyone – not just Abbotsholme families, bring your friends, wrap up
warm and enjoy a couple of hours of community fun.
Tickets are available to buy now £5 for 2- 12 years, £8 up to 18 years and £10
for adults - www.abbotsholme-parents-association.sumupstore.com/
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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Cheadle’s Market is set for a brighter future after
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council unveiled its
preferred option to develop both the indoor and
outdoor markets located on the high street.
Last autumn the Council successfully purchased the
long-established market whose main buildings needed
investment, had no heating, were poorly ventilated,
lacked decent toilets and really didn’t meet modern
market standards.
Speaking to Cheadle Town Council, officers from
the regeneration team at the district council outlined a
preference for a new market that will focus on food and
beverage and produce.
This would see a number of stalls in the indoor
market hall providing a combination of food and
beverage and retail, indoor seating, further stalls in an
arcade area reflecting the market’s original design, and
a separate pop-up outdoor market.
Well located in the middle of the town, the new
market will be framed by a Georgian terraced building
and will be designed to complement the heritage of
Cheadle and respect the town centre’s conservation
area.
The preferred option follows a period of
consultation with traders, the town council, local
businesses, residents who completed a survey or
attended a drop-in session, and interviews held with
other key stakeholders.
Collectively, there was overwhelming support to
retain a market. Specifically, there was a call for more
food and beverage, artisan and craft produce,
opportunities for community and event space, an
improved appearance, and extended operating hours
into the evenings to support the night-time economy.
Welcoming the emergence of a preferred option,
Councillor Darren Price, Deputy Leader and Portfolio
Holder for Planning and Regeneration said: `We are
grateful to the leading high street consultant Esther
Worboys and the architects Stride Treglown who
steered the consultation, initial designs and undertook
a viability assessment for us. They have a good
understanding of successful markets around the
country
`The consultant’s findings have convinced us that
the market has a great future and the architect’s eye-
catching illustration shows what could be achieved,
with further design work to follow. More than that, the
new market will be a catalyst to regenerate Cheadle
town centre and encourage new businesses to set up.
`We also hope this will eventually become a
destination in its own right, just as Leek’s re-developed
Market Halls has successfully become after opening last
winter. `
Since acquiring the market, the district council has
also repaired existing outdoor stalls, installed bollards
to secure the market square, introduced a stall booking
system, and ensured the premises are compliant for
health and safety and protection against fire.
A detailed design and cost estimates will now be
worked up to develop the design and achieve some cost
certainty for the redevelopment. Updates on its
development will be given over the coming months.
Council’s preferred option for Cheadle
Market would be a ‘catalyst for regeneration’
Artist’s impression of how a redeveloped Cheadle Market could look like
Cheadle’s Market is set for a brighter future after
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council unveiled its
preferred option to develop both the indoor and
outdoor markets located on the high street.
Last autumn the Council successfully purchased the
long-established market whose main buildings needed
investment, had no heating, were poorly ventilated,
lacked decent toilets and really didn’t meet modern
market standards.
Speaking to Cheadle Town Council, officers from
the regeneration team at the district council outlined a
preference for a new market that will focus on food and
beverage and produce.
This would see a number of stalls in the indoor
market hall providing a combination of food and
beverage and retail, indoor seating, further stalls in an
arcade area reflecting the market’s original design, and
a separate pop-up outdoor market.
Well located in the middle of the town, the new
market will be framed by a Georgian terraced building
and will be designed to complement the heritage of
Cheadle and respect the town centre’s conservation
area.
The preferred option follows a period of
consultation with traders, the town council, local
businesses, residents who completed a survey or
attended a drop-in session, and interviews held with
other key stakeholders.
Collectively, there was overwhelming support to
retain a market. Specifically, there was a call for more
food and beverage, artisan and craft produce,
opportunities for community and event space, an
improved appearance, and extended operating hours
into the evenings to support the night-time economy.
Welcoming the emergence of a preferred option,
Councillor Darren Price, Deputy Leader and Portfolio
Holder for Planning and Regeneration said: `We are
grateful to the leading high street consultant Esther
Worboys and the architects Stride Treglown who
steered the consultation, initial designs and undertook
a viability assessment for us. They have a good
understanding of successful markets around the
country
`The consultant’s findings have convinced us that
the market has a great future and the architect’s eye-
catching illustration shows what could be achieved,
with further design work to follow. More than that, the
new market will be a catalyst to regenerate Cheadle
town centre and encourage new businesses to set up.
`We also hope this will eventually become a
destination in its own right, just as Leek’s re-developed
Market Halls has successfully become after opening last
winter. `
Since acquiring the market, the district council has
also repaired existing outdoor stalls, installed bollards
to secure the market square, introduced a stall booking
system, and ensured the premises are compliant for
health and safety and protection against fire.
A detailed design and cost estimates will now be
worked up to develop the design and achieve some cost
certainty for the redevelopment. Updates on its
development will be given over the coming months.
Council’s preferred option for Cheadle
Market would be a ‘catalyst for regeneration’
Artist’s impression of how a redeveloped Cheadle Market could look like
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U
ttoxeter Lions Club held their annual Lark in
the Park event which was opened by
Councillor Kim Smith, Mayor of ESBC, and
was accompanied by her consort Mr Ewart James.
Uttoxeter Lions also express their gratitude to ESBC
who supported this event and has done for many years.
Special guests were shown around by Past President
Lion Graeme Jones and his wife Sue.
Following the tour guests were entertained to
afternoon tea and refreshments, kindly provided by
Margaret Adams, wife of Lion Warwick Adams.
The people of Uttoxeter did the event proud and
many families turned up despite another major event
being held in the town on the same day.
Entertainment was face painting, mini fair ground
rides, a host of novelty and games stalls along with
many other stalls catering with a vast array of different
goods.
There were catering vans and the extremely
popular ice cream van supplied by Ashmores, also the
obligatory tombola stalls.
The main arena was full all afternoon with lots of
fun and games provided by our regular DJ Matt of
Party Roo that ran throughout the event. Uttoxeter
Lions also say a massive thanks to Matt plus the
children taking part had a fantastic afternoon.
The event culminated with the famous Duck Race
where 1000 ducks were released into the brook and
cheered on by everyone! The prizes were 1st £200, 2nd
£75 & 3rd £25 plus other non-monetary prizes.
The weather was very kind and all visitors went
home very happy and no doubt some very tired.
Thanks to all who attended and helped make it a
great afternoon of fun and laughter…
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low impact strength training, improving flexibility and
suppleness.
•Whether you’re just wanting to start exercising or a
professional athlete - reformer Pilates ticks all the
boxes for everyone.
•Personal Training sessions also available.
•Equestrian specialist with additional rider specific
qualifications, but non horse riders always welcome.
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Lark In The Park
Local insurer champions Scropton Riding
for the Disabled with donation to
support six new horses
N
FU Mutual Agents and
their staff at the Uttoxeter
agency recently
nominated local charity Scropton
Horse Centre, home of Scropton
Riding for the Disabled, to receive
a donation of £7,899 from NFU
Mutual’s national £2.33million
‘Agency Giving Fund’.
The leading rural insurer
launched this fund, now in its
sixth year, to help local frontline
charities across the country. The
Agency Giving Fund forms part of
NFU Mutual’s £4m funding
pledge for both local and national
charities in 2025, to support
frontline services in rural
communities.
To ensure these donations
reach all corners of the UK and are directed to
where they’re needed most, all NFU Mutual
Agencies, with more than 280 offices nationwide,
have been given the opportunity to nominate
local charities to receive a share of the fund.
This donation has enabled Scropton Horse
Centre, home of Scropton Riding for the
Disabled, to help fund the schooling of 6 new
horses. The centre was closed for 18 months due
to COVID and they had to reduce the size of
their horse team to save costs.
Glynis Dalle, Trustee said: “When we
reopened and rebuilt participant numbers, we
also had to rebuild the horse team. The price of
horses had more than doubled and availability
had significantly reduced.
“The grant from NFU Mutual Uttoxeter has
really enabled us to make sure they get the
schooling for these new horses right and
introduce them to the school in a measured way.”
Rosie Rowlinson, Agent at NFU Mutual
Uttoxeter Agency, said: “We’re extremely proud
to have nominated Scropton Riding for the
Disabled for this donation and are delighted to
be able to support the vital contribution they
make to our community. The purpose of NFU
Mutual’s Agency Giving Fund is to support local
frontline charities who are providing essential
services to people in our community, and our
agency felt that Scropton Riding for the Disabled
was a very deserving cause to champion.”
For more information about your local NFU
Mutual Agent in Uttoxeter, visit
www.nfumutual.co.uk/uttoxeter
Poppy the horse, Rosie Rowlinson, NFU Mutual Uttoxeter Agent,
Glynis Dalley, Trustee for Scropton Riding for the Disabled,
Scrappy the Horse, Alex Broome, Beauty the Horse and Claire
Ecclestone, Agent
U
ttoxeter Lions Club held their annual Lark in
the Park event which was opened by
Councillor Kim Smith, Mayor of ESBC, and
was accompanied by her consort Mr Ewart James.
Uttoxeter Lions also express their gratitude to ESBC
who supported this event and has done for many years.
Special guests were shown around by Past President
Lion Graeme Jones and his wife Sue.
Following the tour guests were entertained to
afternoon tea and refreshments, kindly provided by
Margaret Adams, wife of Lion Warwick Adams.
The people of Uttoxeter did the event proud and
many families turned up despite another major event
being held in the town on the same day.
Entertainment was face painting, mini fair ground
rides, a host of novelty and games stalls along with
many other stalls catering with a vast array of different
goods.
There were catering vans and the extremely
popular ice cream van supplied by Ashmores, also the
obligatory tombola stalls.
The main arena was full all afternoon with lots of
fun and games provided by our regular DJ Matt of
Party Roo that ran throughout the event. Uttoxeter
Lions also say a massive thanks to Matt plus the
children taking part had a fantastic afternoon.
The event culminated with the famous Duck Race
where 1000 ducks were released into the brook and
cheered on by everyone! The prizes were 1st £200, 2nd
£75 & 3rd £25 plus other non-monetary prizes.
The weather was very kind and all visitors went
home very happy and no doubt some very tired.
Thanks to all who attended and helped make it a
great afternoon of fun and laughter…
Revolutionised Reformer and
Personal Training in Draycott
•Bespoke studio offering 1:1 and small group reformer
Pilates - a full body workout like no other. Be prepared
to move in ways you never believed possible!
•Perfect for rehabilitation following injury, getting fit and
low impact strength training, improving flexibility and
suppleness.
•Whether you’re just wanting to start exercising or a
professional athlete - reformer Pilates ticks all the
boxes for everyone.
•Personal Training sessions also available.
•Equestrian specialist with additional rider specific
qualifications, but non horse riders always welcome.
Revolutionised Reformer and Personal Training
Revolutionised _Reformer
07796 175128
[email protected]
Lark In The Park
Local insurer champions Scropton Riding
for the Disabled with donation to
support six new horses
N
FU Mutual Agents and
their staff at the Uttoxeter
agency recently
nominated local charity Scropton
Horse Centre, home of Scropton
Riding for the Disabled, to receive
a donation of £7,899 from NFU
Mutual’s national £2.33million
‘Agency Giving Fund’.
The leading rural insurer
launched this fund, now in its
sixth year, to help local frontline
charities across the country. The
Agency Giving Fund forms part of
NFU Mutual’s £4m funding
pledge for both local and national
charities in 2025, to support
frontline services in rural
communities.
To ensure these donations
reach all corners of the UK and are directed to
where they’re needed most, all NFU Mutual
Agencies, with more than 280 offices nationwide,
have been given the opportunity to nominate
local charities to receive a share of the fund.
This donation has enabled Scropton Horse
Centre, home of Scropton Riding for the
Disabled, to help fund the schooling of 6 new
horses. The centre was closed for 18 months due
to COVID and they had to reduce the size of
their horse team to save costs.
Glynis Dalle, Trustee said: “When we
reopened and rebuilt participant numbers, we
also had to rebuild the horse team. The price of
horses had more than doubled and availability
had significantly reduced.
“The grant from NFU Mutual Uttoxeter has
really enabled us to make sure they get the
schooling for these new horses right and
introduce them to the school in a measured way.”
Rosie Rowlinson, Agent at NFU Mutual
Uttoxeter Agency, said: “We’re extremely proud
to have nominated Scropton Riding for the
Disabled for this donation and are delighted to
be able to support the vital contribution they
make to our community. The purpose of NFU
Mutual’s Agency Giving Fund is to support local
frontline charities who are providing essential
services to people in our community, and our
agency felt that Scropton Riding for the Disabled
was a very deserving cause to champion.”
For more information about your local NFU
Mutual Agent in Uttoxeter, visit
www.nfumutual.co.uk/uttoxeter
Poppy the horse, Rosie Rowlinson, NFU Mutual Uttoxeter Agent,
Glynis Dalley, Trustee for Scropton Riding for the Disabled,
Scrappy the Horse, Alex Broome, Beauty the Horse and Claire
Ecclestone, Agent
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John’s Jottings
by John Smith of Tean
Bonfire Night
L
et me say for starters that 5th November is special for Trish and I. Our first child –
Greg – was born on this day some 40+ years ago. My Dad suggested Guy as a name…
mmm… So, this kid would be thrown on a bonfire every year or pushed into a pram
for pennies…maybe not the greatest call…
So, as a brief interlude, we moved house during the pregnancy and forgot to change
our phone number. Consequently, and, given Trish had been taken into hospital for the
delivery, the hospital phoned at 6am to advise she was in labour.
‘Your wife is in labour…’
You can only imagine the response from the young man in our old house whose wife
was fast asleep upstairs…
I eventually was contacted and sped to the ward. Within minutes Trish was whipped
away whilst I was still putting on my gowns etc. Not a clue which room they had taken
her to! I opened several doors (including one delivering the second of twins) and
apologised… eventually found her and all went well.
I took Greg to his first bonfire with fireworks -he cried…
Anyway, back to my main point, which is that I absolutely don’t like Bonfire Night. I’ll
declare that I am a dog owner (several times) and have to suffer my animals fretting as
the explosions erupt.
OK, if this was one night – 5th November – remember… However this tends to
commence now from late October until mid-November (Thank you Alton Towers).
So we are celebrating a man who tried to blow up Parliament in 1603 with no success!
Without any political view expressed, I’m sure many will think this was not necessarily a
poor move… at the time…
However, it’s now over 400 years ago. Maybe it’s time to move on? By all means create
a new holiday - possibly in June when it’s warm…
Let people have their bonfires but only organized sites. Could we have fireworks
without explosions - no issues with the lights? It’s the noise for animals.
And, to the point, ban shops and supermarkets from selling fireworks. Possibly issue
licenses to authorised sites? This would prevent some current issues with people letting
these off at all times of day and night. It would also reduce the demands on our emergency
services - note there were 1,000 calls on 5th November last year…
Maybe New Years Eve is the right night for these celebrations?
I’m not seeking to stop the fun – I have two grandchildren who love the experience.
Just suggestions to deliver an experience that is more controlled and kinder to animals.
John’s Jottings
by John Smith of Tean
Bonfire Night
L
et me say for starters that 5th November is special for Trish and I. Our first child –
Greg – was born on this day some 40+ years ago. My Dad suggested Guy as a name…
mmm… So, this kid would be thrown on a bonfire every year or pushed into a pram
for pennies…maybe not the greatest call…
So, as a brief interlude, we moved house during the pregnancy and forgot to change
our phone number. Consequently, and, given Trish had been taken into hospital for the
delivery, the hospital phoned at 6am to advise she was in labour.
‘Your wife is in labour…’
You can only imagine the response from the young man in our old house whose wife
was fast asleep upstairs…
I eventually was contacted and sped to the ward. Within minutes Trish was whipped
away whilst I was still putting on my gowns etc. Not a clue which room they had taken
her to! I opened several doors (including one delivering the second of twins) and
apologised… eventually found her and all went well.
I took Greg to his first bonfire with fireworks -he cried…
Anyway, back to my main point, which is that I absolutely don’t like Bonfire Night. I’ll
declare that I am a dog owner (several times) and have to suffer my animals fretting as
the explosions erupt.
OK, if this was one night – 5th November – remember… However this tends to
commence now from late October until mid-November (Thank you Alton Towers).
So we are celebrating a man who tried to blow up Parliament in 1603 with no success!
Without any political view expressed, I’m sure many will think this was not necessarily a
poor move… at the time…
However, it’s now over 400 years ago. Maybe it’s time to move on? By all means create
a new holiday - possibly in June when it’s warm…
Let people have their bonfires but only organized sites. Could we have fireworks
without explosions - no issues with the lights? It’s the noise for animals.
And, to the point, ban shops and supermarkets from selling fireworks. Possibly issue
licenses to authorised sites? This would prevent some current issues with people letting
these off at all times of day and night. It would also reduce the demands on our emergency
services - note there were 1,000 calls on 5th November last year…
Maybe New Years Eve is the right night for these celebrations?
I’m not seeking to stop the fun – I have two grandchildren who love the experience.
Just suggestions to deliver an experience that is more controlled and kinder to animals.
24 If you are responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support.
Lisa Cogger, Solicitor and Head of
Family Department is an expert in
providing advice in divorce, finances
and child arrangements. She offers
tailored support and guidance to
people going through one of the
most emotionally charged journeys
of their lives with compassion, clarity and expertise. She is
committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you
and your family.
Our specialist team can help you navigate:
• Divorce and Separation
• Financial Settlements
• Child Arrangements
• Nuptial Agreements & Future Planning
• Domestic Abuse
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C
headle Flower Club Chairperson Sheila Jones
gave a warm welcome to everyone at our
September meeting introducing Lorraine
Simcox with a demonstration entitled ‘All Kinds of
Everything’.
Lorraine started the demonstration using a
biodegradable circular tray holding oasis covered in
moss. All the flowers and foliage used in the
arrangement were from Lorraine’s allotment. Cosmos
foliage, crocosmia, sunflowers, blue Veronica, golden
delicious apples and conkers on sticks, statice and
wheat all giving a wonderful autumnal display.
Lorraine also added an autumnal wreath ring which
included straw flowers, grasses, wheat and statice to
complete this stunning arrangement.
An orange hat box lined with plastic held the next
presentation using a lovely collection of autumn
flowers. Lorraine used cosmos, eucalyptus, rosemary,
rudbeckia, helichrysum, spray chrysanthemums, wax
flower, statice and asters. A further two hat boxes were
added to the table completing a gorgeous display.
Lorraine then used a large glass vase holding a small
posy holder held in place on top of the vase. The
arrangement was created in a curved crescent design
using broom, ruscus, hebe, gorgeous mauve roses, pink
wax flower,statice and aster. A beautiful pink dahlia
concluded this stunning piece.
A ceramic black box holding oasis foam with a
bleached banana stem attached to the front held rubus,
bergenia, hebe, ruscus, orange roses and carnations
together with red apples on kebab sticks producing an
absolutely beautiful display.
A large circular metal frame, previously a mirror,
acquired from a charity shop for £1 held the next
design. Curved aspidistra leaves were used to cover the
oasis, large white spider chrysanthemum, white wax
flower, ferns and box foliage sprayed silver, produced a
wonderful arrangement giving everyone a small taste
of Christmas.
A tall silver tin vase which Lorraine had modified
to produce a different structure, by splitting it open and
curving the frame to create a wonderful unique
container. Peat and gravel had been glued to the
structure creating texture and then sprayed silver. Two
long curved branches sprayed silver formed the outline
of the design. Phormium, hosta leaves, box, white rose
lilies, pink roses, white alstroemerias produced an
elegant and beautiful display to bring an end to an
extremely enjoyable and memorable evening.
Sheila gave the vote of thanks to Lorraine for a
wonderful display of arrangements providing everyone
with so many hints and tips during the evening,
including advice on conditioning flowers and using the
hot water treatment to revive roses. She also suggested
we could have a go at making tea from chrysanthemum
flowers ! Lorraine had certainly given us many different
ideas to take away from the evening.
Tea and coffee was served with a raffle being held
with many lucky members winning the arrangements.
A date for the diary is 19th November, which will
be our Christmas Evening with a demonstration by
Becca Morris entitled ‘Seasons Greetings’ .
Please do not hesitate to contact our chairman
Sheila for any further information regarding our
meetings [email protected] or 07974
577572.
Cheadle Flower Club
By Susan Fox
Lisa Cogger, Solicitor and Head of
Family Department is an expert in
providing advice in divorce, finances
and child arrangements. She offers
tailored support and guidance to
people going through one of the
most emotionally charged journeys
of their lives with compassion, clarity and expertise. She is
committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you
and your family.
Our specialist team can help you navigate:
• Divorce and Separation
• Financial Settlements
• Child Arrangements
• Nuptial Agreements & Future Planning
• Domestic Abuse
Choosing the right family solicitor is one of the most
important decisions you will make.
Here for you through life’s legal challenges. Your future,
your way.
T. 01538 755761 E. [email protected] www.ericwhitehead.co.uk
The Eric Whitehead Partnership, St Giles’ Chambers, 14 Chapel Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1DY (Free parking)
FAMILY LAW | WILLS | LPAs | PROBATE | CONVEYANCING
Expert family advice
to steer you in
the right direction
C
headle Flower Club Chairperson Sheila Jones
gave a warm welcome to everyone at our
September meeting introducing Lorraine
Simcox with a demonstration entitled ‘All Kinds of
Everything’.
Lorraine started the demonstration using a
biodegradable circular tray holding oasis covered in
moss. All the flowers and foliage used in the
arrangement were from Lorraine’s allotment. Cosmos
foliage, crocosmia, sunflowers, blue Veronica, golden
delicious apples and conkers on sticks, statice and
wheat all giving a wonderful autumnal display.
Lorraine also added an autumnal wreath ring which
included straw flowers, grasses, wheat and statice to
complete this stunning arrangement.
An orange hat box lined with plastic held the next
presentation using a lovely collection of autumn
flowers. Lorraine used cosmos, eucalyptus, rosemary,
rudbeckia, helichrysum, spray chrysanthemums, wax
flower, statice and asters. A further two hat boxes were
added to the table completing a gorgeous display.
Lorraine then used a large glass vase holding a small
posy holder held in place on top of the vase. The
arrangement was created in a curved crescent design
using broom, ruscus, hebe, gorgeous mauve roses, pink
wax flower,statice and aster. A beautiful pink dahlia
concluded this stunning piece.
A ceramic black box holding oasis foam with a
bleached banana stem attached to the front held rubus,
bergenia, hebe, ruscus, orange roses and carnations
together with red apples on kebab sticks producing an
absolutely beautiful display.
A large circular metal frame, previously a mirror,
acquired from a charity shop for £1 held the next
design. Curved aspidistra leaves were used to cover the
oasis, large white spider chrysanthemum, white wax
flower, ferns and box foliage sprayed silver, produced a
wonderful arrangement giving everyone a small taste
of Christmas.
A tall silver tin vase which Lorraine had modified
to produce a different structure, by splitting it open and
curving the frame to create a wonderful unique
container. Peat and gravel had been glued to the
structure creating texture and then sprayed silver. Two
long curved branches sprayed silver formed the outline
of the design. Phormium, hosta leaves, box, white rose
lilies, pink roses, white alstroemerias produced an
elegant and beautiful display to bring an end to an
extremely enjoyable and memorable evening.
Sheila gave the vote of thanks to Lorraine for a
wonderful display of arrangements providing everyone
with so many hints and tips during the evening,
including advice on conditioning flowers and using the
hot water treatment to revive roses. She also suggested
we could have a go at making tea from chrysanthemum
flowers ! Lorraine had certainly given us many different
ideas to take away from the evening.
Tea and coffee was served with a raffle being held
with many lucky members winning the arrangements.
A date for the diary is 19th November, which will
be our Christmas Evening with a demonstration by
Becca Morris entitled ‘Seasons Greetings’ .
Please do not hesitate to contact our chairman
Sheila for any further information regarding our
meetings [email protected] or 07974
577572.
Cheadle Flower Club
By Susan Fox
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headle and District Animal Welfare Society is
proud to celebrate two extraordinary
milestones achieved by two of its most
dedicated volunteers. Margaret Russell is marking an
incredible 50 years of service, while Lesley Blackburn
celebrates 40 years of unwavering commitment to
animal rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming.
These remarkable women have collectively devoted
90 years to improving the lives of animals in need
throughout the Staffordshire Moorlands and beyond.
Their compassion, tireless work ethic, and lifelong
dedication have helped thousands of animals find
loving forever homes.
Margaret Russell, who joined the charity in 1975,
has played a key role in every aspect of the welfare -
from hands-on animal care to organising fundraising
events and awareness campaigns. Her knowledge and
steadfast support have shaped the charity into what it
is today. She is currently and has been for many years
the Welfare Secretary, a job she does extremely
diligently! She runs the 50/50 club alongside, catching
and rescuing cats and kittens in need.
Lesley Blackburn joined the society in 1985 and
quickly became a vital part of the team. Known for her
gentle approach and sharp instincts, Lesley has
personally helped rehome countless animals and is a
driving force behind many of the charity’s outreach and
fostering programmes. She is deputy chairman and
along with Margaret, takes calls for rescuing or
rehoming unwanted, injured or scared cats and kittens.
This is what their fellow committee
members think of these ladies:
“Margaret and Lesley do an excellent job as
volunteers for the welfare, they rescue and rehome
countless cats and kittens (sometimes dogs) always
going the extra mile. They liaise treatment etc with the
vets and volunteer transport where needed, they also
give a lot of their spare time up fundraising to support
the charity. CAW was Pets at Home nominated charity
for several years, Lesley was the contact, again spending
many hours organising store days and collections.
In 2018 CAW was nominated for Radio Stoke
Making a difference award, we were shortlisted, and
Margaret had to go on stage to take the mic, she said
she was gob smacked and maybe lost for words, which
does not happen very often at all! Elaine & Marrilyn.
I have known Margaret & Lesley for 15 years as i
answered an ad for volunteers, both work tirelessly
trying to improve the lives of local cats and dogs, always
looking for ways of fundraising to keep the charity
afloat, we’ve had coffee mornings, garden parties,
clairvoyant evenings, sixty’s evenings, quiz nights and
stalls at many events. These two ladies are the backbone
of this charity and thanks to them so many animals
have had a much better life! Ann Moorhouse.
Margaret met her husband Clive after he adopted a
cat from the welfare. For many years they used to have
a garden party at their home which took weeks of
baking and days to set up and take down which
generated funds for the charity. Lesley was Margaret’s
pupil when she was a teacher, joining the welfare
committee years later, both works so hard particularly
on the cat side of the charity. Many hours spent hiding
and catching feral cats to get them neutered and taking
daily phone calls for help. And providing support to
people long after the adoption. Lisa Pallin Chairperson.
Lime Trees Cat Clinic, Cheadle, Vet Jodie Tanner
pays tribute to wonderful CAWS legends: “I first met
Margaret and Lesley 10 years ago when I joined Lime
Trees Vets.
“As a vet, I’ve had the privilege of working with
many animal carers, but these two ladies stand out for
their unwavering dedication and compassion. They
never hesitate to say yes to treatment and always go
above and beyond for every animal that comes their
way.
“Even when their charity is bursting at the seams,
they find a way to give every animal a chance at a better
life. Their commitment and kindness are truly
inspiring - these women are nothing short of amazing!”
Fundraising has always been at the heart of the
charity’s efforts, and both Margaret and Lesley have
played a pivotal role in helping to raise the vital funds
needed to continue this work. From organising coffee
mornings, quizzes, and raffles to running stalls at local
fairs and championing donation drives, they have
helped ensure the charity can cover veterinary bills,
food, shelter, and care for the animals it supports. Their
tireless efforts have not only kept the charity afloat but
have also strengthened its presence in the local
community.
Both women continue to be active volunteers,
attending monthly committee meetings, helping with
home visits, and mentoring newer members of the
team. Their work is not only an inspiration but also a
powerful reminder of the importance of community
and compassion in animal welfare.
Margaret recalls how it all started…
“I started with Cheadle Animal Welfare after my
mother saw an advert in the Cheadle & Tean Times for
volunteers, she said “you can do this” so I did. It was
run by Lucy Bolton and we had fortnightly meetings in
her house in Park Avenue, it was hard in those days the
charity worked hand to mouth and helped as many
animals as we could. When Lucy passed away, she left
me some money which I donated back to the charity
and her old cat! And the rest as they say is history”
Lesley Backburn recalls…
“I answered an advert in the Cheadle and Tean
times for volunteers, I was only going to do a bit of
fundraising!” 40 years later and she’s still fundraising
as well as her rehoming duties.
The committee, volunteers, and supporters of
Cheadle and District Animal Welfare extend heartfelt
thanks to Margaret and Lesley for their decades of
service and the lasting impact they’ve made on so many
lives—both human and animal.
About Cheadle and District Animal Welfare
Founded in 1969, Cheadle and District Animal
Welfare is a volunteer-led charity committed to
rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming cats and dogs in
the Staffordshire Moorlands. The charity operates
entirely through the dedication of its volunteers and
the generosity of the local community.
Celebrating a combined
90 years of dedication
Cheadle and District Animal Welfare honours longstanding volunteers
Popcorn who was dis
guarded and left to die in a
small sandwich bag
Picasso (now Clemmy) who
was found with two
fractured jaws
Martin who came in with a
fractured femur
29Let The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email [email protected], phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970
headle and District Animal Welfare Society is
proud to celebrate two extraordinary
milestones achieved by two of its most
dedicated volunteers. Margaret Russell is marking an
incredible 50 years of service, while Lesley Blackburn
celebrates 40 years of unwavering commitment to
animal rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming.
These remarkable women have collectively devoted
90 years to improving the lives of animals in need
throughout the Staffordshire Moorlands and beyond.
Their compassion, tireless work ethic, and lifelong
dedication have helped thousands of animals find
loving forever homes.
Margaret Russell, who joined the charity in 1975,
has played a key role in every aspect of the welfare -
from hands-on animal care to organising fundraising
events and awareness campaigns. Her knowledge and
steadfast support have shaped the charity into what it
is today. She is currently and has been for many years
the Welfare Secretary, a job she does extremely
diligently! She runs the 50/50 club alongside, catching
and rescuing cats and kittens in need.
Lesley Blackburn joined the society in 1985 and
quickly became a vital part of the team. Known for her
gentle approach and sharp instincts, Lesley has
personally helped rehome countless animals and is a
driving force behind many of the charity’s outreach and
fostering programmes. She is deputy chairman and
along with Margaret, takes calls for rescuing or
rehoming unwanted, injured or scared cats and kittens.
This is what their fellow committee
members think of these ladies:
“Margaret and Lesley do an excellent job as
volunteers for the welfare, they rescue and rehome
countless cats and kittens (sometimes dogs) always
going the extra mile. They liaise treatment etc with the
vets and volunteer transport where needed, they also
give a lot of their spare time up fundraising to support
the charity. CAW was Pets at Home nominated charity
for several years, Lesley was the contact, again spending
many hours organising store days and collections.
In 2018 CAW was nominated for Radio Stoke
Making a difference award, we were shortlisted, and
Margaret had to go on stage to take the mic, she said
she was gob smacked and maybe lost for words, which
does not happen very often at all! Elaine & Marrilyn.
I have known Margaret & Lesley for 15 years as i
answered an ad for volunteers, both work tirelessly
trying to improve the lives of local cats and dogs, always
looking for ways of fundraising to keep the charity
afloat, we’ve had coffee mornings, garden parties,
clairvoyant evenings, sixty’s evenings, quiz nights and
stalls at many events. These two ladies are the backbone
of this charity and thanks to them so many animals
have had a much better life! Ann Moorhouse.
Margaret met her husband Clive after he adopted a
cat from the welfare. For many years they used to have
a garden party at their home which took weeks of
baking and days to set up and take down which
generated funds for the charity. Lesley was Margaret’s
pupil when she was a teacher, joining the welfare
committee years later, both works so hard particularly
on the cat side of the charity. Many hours spent hiding
and catching feral cats to get them neutered and taking
daily phone calls for help. And providing support to
people long after the adoption. Lisa Pallin Chairperson.
Lime Trees Cat Clinic, Cheadle, Vet Jodie Tanner
pays tribute to wonderful CAWS legends: “I first met
Margaret and Lesley 10 years ago when I joined Lime
Trees Vets.
“As a vet, I’ve had the privilege of working with
many animal carers, but these two ladies stand out for
their unwavering dedication and compassion. They
never hesitate to say yes to treatment and always go
above and beyond for every animal that comes their
way.
“Even when their charity is bursting at the seams,
they find a way to give every animal a chance at a better
life. Their commitment and kindness are truly
inspiring - these women are nothing short of amazing!”
Fundraising has always been at the heart of the
charity’s efforts, and both Margaret and Lesley have
played a pivotal role in helping to raise the vital funds
needed to continue this work. From organising coffee
mornings, quizzes, and raffles to running stalls at local
fairs and championing donation drives, they have
helped ensure the charity can cover veterinary bills,
food, shelter, and care for the animals it supports. Their
tireless efforts have not only kept the charity afloat but
have also strengthened its presence in the local
community.
Both women continue to be active volunteers,
attending monthly committee meetings, helping with
home visits, and mentoring newer members of the
team. Their work is not only an inspiration but also a
powerful reminder of the importance of community
and compassion in animal welfare.
Margaret recalls how it all started…
“I started with Cheadle Animal Welfare after my
mother saw an advert in the Cheadle & Tean Times for
volunteers, she said “you can do this” so I did. It was
run by Lucy Bolton and we had fortnightly meetings in
her house in Park Avenue, it was hard in those days the
charity worked hand to mouth and helped as many
animals as we could. When Lucy passed away, she left
me some money which I donated back to the charity
and her old cat! And the rest as they say is history”
Lesley Backburn recalls…
“I answered an advert in the Cheadle and Tean
times for volunteers, I was only going to do a bit of
fundraising!” 40 years later and she’s still fundraising
as well as her rehoming duties.
The committee, volunteers, and supporters of
Cheadle and District Animal Welfare extend heartfelt
thanks to Margaret and Lesley for their decades of
service and the lasting impact they’ve made on so many
lives—both human and animal.
About Cheadle and District Animal Welfare
Founded in 1969, Cheadle and District Animal
Welfare is a volunteer-led charity committed to
rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming cats and dogs in
the Staffordshire Moorlands. The charity operates
entirely through the dedication of its volunteers and
the generosity of the local community.
Celebrating a combined
90 years of dedication
Cheadle and District Animal Welfare honours longstanding volunteers
Popcorn who was dis
guarded and left to die in a
small sandwich bag
Picasso (now Clemmy) who
was found with two
fractured jaws
Martin who came in with a
fractured femur
29Let The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email [email protected], phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970
30 If you are responding to an advertisement in The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, please let the advertiser know. Thank you for your support.
T
his year was the 11th Hollington Fayre held at The Raddle, The weather was perfect and
attracted over 700 visitors. The 2025 village Fayre was opened by Nicholas Oldham, a third
generation stone mason, whose Grandfather founded Oldhams Stonemasonry in the 1950’s.
Oldhams have been generous benefactor’s, over many years, to Hollington Fayre, providing decorative
stone work for the Auction. In addition, this year they have donated land for a Village Hall Car Park.
The day included traditional attractions like the Craft and Produce show, the Cake Stall, Raffle,
Tombola and Trade Stalls. The Tean Kulele band and Uttoxeter Heart of Oak Morris Dancers, provided
musical entertainment throughout the day. The day ended with the very popular Grand Auction
In the Tractor run, Alan Bould of Hollington won the Themed Float Display Competition, Ian
Oakes of Winnothdale won Best Tractor in Show with his 135 Massey Ferguson.
This year the Dog Show operated over three rings, as well as featuring Nail Clipping and
Professional Photography Stalls. Overall, sixty dogs competed in five Young Handlers Classes including
Cheekiest Dog, Yappiest Dog, Best Recall, Best Costume and Agility, and fifteen other classes including
Best Bitch, Best Pedigree, Best Mutt and Best Rescue Story. The senior dog class winner was Treacle
the labrador who is 10 years old, who won a hydrotherapy session at K9 Hydrocare Ltd. Best In Show
was awarded to the flat coated retriever Miss Babs. Reserve champion went to Tiggy the Tri Colour
Border Collie from Cheshire.
The Ven John Hall presented trophies for The Craft & Produce show. Pauline Burton won the
Keeling Cup for most entries in Show; Ian Wilson took The Village Hall Shield for most points in
Show; Connie Fish, aged 14 won The Best Floral & Best Exhibit in Show; Elsie Slaney aged 10,
competed in the most Open Classes as well as winning Most Points in Junior Classes; Elliot Kinnear
aged 10, won the Best Junior Exhibit in Show as well as the Judges Favourite Exhibit in Handicrafts.
All in all a very successful day, that raised nearly £10,000. The benefit to the community together
with the enjoyment provided to so many visitors, reflects the generous amount of time given by many
volunteers, who make the Fayre possible.
Hollington Fayre 2025
Connie Fish winner of Best Floral Exhibit & Ven John Hall
Ian Wilson and Ven John Hall Louise Gibson and Ven John Hall Pauline Burton winner of Most Entries and Ven John Hall
My love of Life, Camping & Caravanning
by John Willmore of Cheadle
Hi all Voice readers…
We are going to look at our adventures in 1985…
As I mentioned in the last Voice colour magazine,
we had something to remember the year before as it
was a new son we named Nigel, and he came along in
early May.
But in January, we lost my Mum Priscilla. She was
only 62 years old. So she never met Nigel who is special.
She had been a very good Wife and Mother and friend
to those who knew her…
So our holidays took a slightly different course from
now on. First we went on holiday in a tent in Wales,
Prestatyn actually, and stayed at Nant Mill.
The sun shone in the daytime but at night it went
very cold and we had our baby Nigel with us of course.
So the main holiday was to be caravanning and we
went back to Tay-Bont again. We met up with some
friends there, Fred and Gloria Glover. Fred worked
with me at JCB as an Inspector. One night we all went
for a meal in a place called Ye-Gegin. The food was first
class but as we left about 10pm a very, very warm wind
started to blow – none of us had ever felt anything like
it!!!
When Mum passed she left us a little money for us
to buy a more modern caravan which I bought off a
fellow worker at JCB – as I mentioned previously, JCB
was like being part of a large family. This caravan gave
us more room as we were a growing family – it was a
Europa C.I.
This caravan had a fridge and central heating which
was certainly a step up and it also had a toilet and
shower! Mum would have loved it – so sorry she had
left us so young…
So another holiday under our belt…
See you next time in The Voice colour magazine…
Regards, John
T
his year was the 11th Hollington Fayre held at The Raddle, The weather was perfect and
attracted over 700 visitors. The 2025 village Fayre was opened by Nicholas Oldham, a third
generation stone mason, whose Grandfather founded Oldhams Stonemasonry in the 1950’s.
Oldhams have been generous benefactor’s, over many years, to Hollington Fayre, providing decorative
stone work for the Auction. In addition, this year they have donated land for a Village Hall Car Park.
The day included traditional attractions like the Craft and Produce show, the Cake Stall, Raffle,
Tombola and Trade Stalls. The Tean Kulele band and Uttoxeter Heart of Oak Morris Dancers, provided
musical entertainment throughout the day. The day ended with the very popular Grand Auction
In the Tractor run, Alan Bould of Hollington won the Themed Float Display Competition, Ian
Oakes of Winnothdale won Best Tractor in Show with his 135 Massey Ferguson.
This year the Dog Show operated over three rings, as well as featuring Nail Clipping and
Professional Photography Stalls. Overall, sixty dogs competed in five Young Handlers Classes including
Cheekiest Dog, Yappiest Dog, Best Recall, Best Costume and Agility, and fifteen other classes including
Best Bitch, Best Pedigree, Best Mutt and Best Rescue Story. The senior dog class winner was Treacle
the labrador who is 10 years old, who won a hydrotherapy session at K9 Hydrocare Ltd. Best In Show
was awarded to the flat coated retriever Miss Babs. Reserve champion went to Tiggy the Tri Colour
Border Collie from Cheshire.
The Ven John Hall presented trophies for The Craft & Produce show. Pauline Burton won the
Keeling Cup for most entries in Show; Ian Wilson took The Village Hall Shield for most points in
Show; Connie Fish, aged 14 won The Best Floral & Best Exhibit in Show; Elsie Slaney aged 10,
competed in the most Open Classes as well as winning Most Points in Junior Classes; Elliot Kinnear
aged 10, won the Best Junior Exhibit in Show as well as the Judges Favourite Exhibit in Handicrafts.
All in all a very successful day, that raised nearly £10,000. The benefit to the community together
with the enjoyment provided to so many visitors, reflects the generous amount of time given by many
volunteers, who make the Fayre possible.
Hollington Fayre 2025
Connie Fish winner of Best Floral Exhibit & Ven John Hall
Ian Wilson and Ven John Hall Louise Gibson and Ven John Hall Pauline Burton winner of Most Entries and Ven John Hall
My love of Life, Camping & Caravanning
by John Willmore of Cheadle
Hi all Voice readers…
We are going to look at our adventures in 1985…
As I mentioned in the last Voice colour magazine,
we had something to remember the year before as it
was a new son we named Nigel, and he came along in
early May.
But in January, we lost my Mum Priscilla. She was
only 62 years old. So she never met Nigel who is special.
She had been a very good Wife and Mother and friend
to those who knew her…
So our holidays took a slightly different course from
now on. First we went on holiday in a tent in Wales,
Prestatyn actually, and stayed at Nant Mill.
The sun shone in the daytime but at night it went
very cold and we had our baby Nigel with us of course.
So the main holiday was to be caravanning and we
went back to Tay-Bont again. We met up with some
friends there, Fred and Gloria Glover. Fred worked
with me at JCB as an Inspector. One night we all went
for a meal in a place called Ye-Gegin. The food was first
class but as we left about 10pm a very, very warm wind
started to blow – none of us had ever felt anything like
it!!!
When Mum passed she left us a little money for us
to buy a more modern caravan which I bought off a
fellow worker at JCB – as I mentioned previously, JCB
was like being part of a large family. This caravan gave
us more room as we were a growing family – it was a
Europa C.I.
This caravan had a fridge and central heating which
was certainly a step up and it also had a toilet and
shower! Mum would have loved it – so sorry she had
left us so young…
So another holiday under our belt…
See you next time in The Voice colour magazine…
Regards, John
31Let The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice take your business to local homes. To Advertise email [email protected], phone 01538 751629 or 07733 466 970
Iceland
H
aving only experienced sunny beach holidays
abroad, I decided about 9 years ago that it was
time for something completely different, so I
booked a short break to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik
with my partner. Reykjavík is the world’s northernmost
capital, it’s small enough to explore on foot but packed
with culture, history, and a warm welcome from
friendly English-speaking locals.
We checked into Fosshotel, a 4�star hotel perfectly
located in central Reykjavík with stylish modern rooms
and a rustic Beer Garden, offering over 200 beers from
around the world. Armed with a thick coat, thermal
socks, and waterproof walking boots, we were eager to
explore. We started with a stroll through the city,
making our way to one of Reykjavík’s most iconic
landmarks; Hallgrímskirkja. This striking church,
inspired by Iceland’s lava formations, towers above the
skyline. On a clear day, a lift takes you to the top for
panoramic views across the colourful rooftops of the
city.
We wandered through streets lined with
independent shops, cafés, and traditional houses
painted in bright colours, before heading down to the
old harbour. From here, you can book whale-watching
tours or puffin cruises or simply enjoy the scenery. At
the waterfront, we stopped to admire The Sun Voyager
(Sólfar), a striking steel sculpture that
resembles a Viking ship. Along the way we
also stopped at Höfði House, a charming
white building best known as the site of the
pivotal 1986 summit between Ronald
Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev - a meeting
that helped end the Cold War.
As we wanted the freedom to explore
the surrounding areas at our leisure, we
hired a car (with heated seats!) a quick way
to warm up after visiting the spectacular
landmarks. One of our first stops was
Kirkjufell Mountain in Western Iceland,
famous for its unique shape, surrounding
beauty and its appearance in ‘Game of
Thrones’. No trip to Iceland would be
complete without seeing its geysers in
action, particularly Strokkur which erupts
every 5-10 minutes shooting boiling water
high into the air. A perfect example of Iceland’s
geothermal energy, and a thrilling sight to witness.
The south of Iceland is home to some of the
country’s most dramatic waterfalls, and they did not
disappoint:
• Skógafoss - at 60m high and 25m wide it is one of
the largest and most powerful waterfalls in Iceland.
We walked right up to the base of the falls and
climbed the steep staircase to the viewing platform
at the top.
• Seljalandsfoss - famous for its unique feature: you
can walk behind the falls along a small path for a
full-circle view of the cascading water.
• Gljúfrabúi - just a short walk away from
Seljalandsfoss, this lesser-known gem is partially
hidden inside a narrow canyon. To see it up close
we waded through a shallow stream.
• Gullfoss - Part of the famous Golden Circle, this
dramatic two-tiered waterfall crashes into a deep
canyon, surrounded by mist and often rainbow-lit
skies. It’s a tourist hotspot for good reason.
One of the highlights of our trip was an evening
coach tour to see the Northern Lights. We felt
incredibly lucky as after days of cloudy skies, it cleared
just enough for the aurora to appear, dancing faintly
across the horizon, an unforgettable moment. We
travelled in April, but for a better chance of seeing them
November to March is ideal. Reykjavík in winter also
has a magical, cosy charm, especially around
Christmas.
One afternoon we gave our feet a rest and relaxed
for a few hours at the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s
most famous attractions. With its warm, mineral rich
waters and calm atmosphere it offers something truly
unique; a chance to relax in geothermal waters
surrounded by the beauty of Iceland’s volcanic
landscape. The silica mud masks made it the perfect
way to unwind after days of exploring.
On our last evening, we decided to splurge and try
a tasting menu at Grillmarkadurinn; a stylish restaurant
with a cosy atmosphere, serving fresh local produce. It
was exceptional and the perfect end to an incredible
trip.
If you are thinking about your next getaway, please
call 07896 556098 or email incrediblegetaways@
notjusttravel.com for a no obligation quote or friendly
advice. You can also find us on Facebook and
Instagram.
Incredible Getaways -
What’s Hot in the World of Travel…
by Amanda John
Iceland
H
aving only experienced sunny beach holidays
abroad, I decided about 9 years ago that it was
time for something completely different, so I
booked a short break to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik
with my partner. Reykjavík is the world’s northernmost
capital, it’s small enough to explore on foot but packed
with culture, history, and a warm welcome from
friendly English-speaking locals.
We checked into Fosshotel, a 4�star hotel perfectly
located in central Reykjavík with stylish modern rooms
and a rustic Beer Garden, offering over 200 beers from
around the world. Armed with a thick coat, thermal
socks, and waterproof walking boots, we were eager to
explore. We started with a stroll through the city,
making our way to one of Reykjavík’s most iconic
landmarks; Hallgrímskirkja. This striking church,
inspired by Iceland’s lava formations, towers above the
skyline. On a clear day, a lift takes you to the top for
panoramic views across the colourful rooftops of the
city.
We wandered through streets lined with
independent shops, cafés, and traditional houses
painted in bright colours, before heading down to the
old harbour. From here, you can book whale-watching
tours or puffin cruises or simply enjoy the scenery. At
the waterfront, we stopped to admire The Sun Voyager
(Sólfar), a striking steel sculpture that
resembles a Viking ship. Along the way we
also stopped at Höfði House, a charming
white building best known as the site of the
pivotal 1986 summit between Ronald
Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev - a meeting
that helped end the Cold War.
As we wanted the freedom to explore
the surrounding areas at our leisure, we
hired a car (with heated seats!) a quick way
to warm up after visiting the spectacular
landmarks. One of our first stops was
Kirkjufell Mountain in Western Iceland,
famous for its unique shape, surrounding
beauty and its appearance in ‘Game of
Thrones’. No trip to Iceland would be
complete without seeing its geysers in
action, particularly Strokkur which erupts
every 5-10 minutes shooting boiling water
high into the air. A perfect example of Iceland’s
geothermal energy, and a thrilling sight to witness.
The south of Iceland is home to some of the
country’s most dramatic waterfalls, and they did not
disappoint:
• Skógafoss - at 60m high and 25m wide it is one of
the largest and most powerful waterfalls in Iceland.
We walked right up to the base of the falls and
climbed the steep staircase to the viewing platform
at the top.
• Seljalandsfoss - famous for its unique feature: you
can walk behind the falls along a small path for a
full-circle view of the cascading water.
• Gljúfrabúi - just a short walk away from
Seljalandsfoss, this lesser-known gem is partially
hidden inside a narrow canyon. To see it up close
we waded through a shallow stream.
• Gullfoss - Part of the famous Golden Circle, this
dramatic two-tiered waterfall crashes into a deep
canyon, surrounded by mist and often rainbow-lit
skies. It’s a tourist hotspot for good reason.
One of the highlights of our trip was an evening
coach tour to see the Northern Lights. We felt
incredibly lucky as after days of cloudy skies, it cleared
just enough for the aurora to appear, dancing faintly
across the horizon, an unforgettable moment. We
travelled in April, but for a better chance of seeing them
November to March is ideal. Reykjavík in winter also
has a magical, cosy charm, especially around
Christmas.
One afternoon we gave our feet a rest and relaxed
for a few hours at the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s
most famous attractions. With its warm, mineral rich
waters and calm atmosphere it offers something truly
unique; a chance to relax in geothermal waters
surrounded by the beauty of Iceland’s volcanic
landscape. The silica mud masks made it the perfect
way to unwind after days of exploring.
On our last evening, we decided to splurge and try
a tasting menu at Grillmarkadurinn; a stylish restaurant
with a cosy atmosphere, serving fresh local produce. It
was exceptional and the perfect end to an incredible
trip.
If you are thinking about your next getaway, please
call 07896 556098 or email incrediblegetaways@
notjusttravel.com for a no obligation quote or friendly
advice. You can also find us on Facebook and
Instagram.
Incredible Getaways -
What’s Hot in the World of Travel…
by Amanda John
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A
nd so it came to pass that after nearly 100 years,
a daughter was born into the mainstream Mellor
lineage. I was always told that my grandad,
Reginald Harvey was one of thirteen boys and looking
into the history, the family slowly migrated from south
Manchester/North Derbyshire down the route of the old
A50.
Links with Moss Side, Heanor, Macclesfield, Leek,
Cheddleton. Whiston, Longton, Checkley have been
established amongst others.
At last, the next generation settled in Uttoxeter.
Possibly from 1899+
My daughter Francesca was born in 1996. She
missed the early Byrds Lane and Holly Road
excitement alluded in my previous articles.
She did, however, meet and enjoy the
company of the Mellor clan and for many of her
early years, Saturday or Sunday trips (dependent
on Stoke City fixtures) in and around the town
were not to be missed.
Bramshall Park was the scene of her first bicycle
lessons. I was very proud of my diligence along the paths
by the weir and eventually off she went.
Not having thought too far ahead, braking was next
week’s lesson and she stopped and fell sideways into a
muddy patch near the Stoke Garden centre shelter as
was.
The aforementioned weir was always on the ‘route.’
Coins (copper) were tossed into the flow. Straight
forward in the summer, more of a challenge when the
Picknall Brook was roaring down towards the station
and Uttoxeter Golf Club. Would they still be there next
week?
Many more adventures which, on the surface seem
repetitive, had a different feel each week throughout the
year.
More of the early days in a future edition.
Frankie now lives in Brisbane Australia, but we were
thrilled to have her home for three weeks in August.
First request on her visits is always a full English
breakfast.
Prior to last year’s visit I’d spoken with the great team
at the café in Cheadle market. Yes, we’ll save you
a table they said.
Straight from the airport, we
skidded into the café to find that they
had written her a personalised
‘Welcome Home’ card. Says
everything you need to know about Staffordshire
hospitality.
This year she arrived at Manchester airport later
than previously, so we agreed to have our full English
the following day.
This time we were in Uttoxeter and, having assessed
the many excellent options, we settled for an outside seat
at Saddlers Yard café. First class breakfast & service was
forthcoming.
We also went to see Mary Howitt’s House on this
tour as well as having a great chat with John at the
wonderful Redferns Cottage on Carter Street. Uttoxeter’s
heritage is a key part of my Staffordshire History Festival
presentation next month.
So much more to say about our many adventures in
Uttoxeter & Cheadle feeding both our imaginations and
my next collection of poetry.
Ramblings of a Free Man
by Kevin Mellor, of Uttoxeter
D
og groomers from Woodview, Claire Wilson &
Cerys Dale, supported Hollington Fayre this
year with a Dog Show with a wide variety of
classes. There were just over 60 dogs which attended the
dog show.
Claire and Cerys are very passionate about rescue
dogs and wanted to have a class incorporated for them
with the best rescue story at the Fayre. Claire and Cerys
run a dog groomers business and welcome dogs of all
breeds to their salon - Woodview Country Groom
Room in Leigh. Claire has rehomed a pointer over the
last 18 months from Romania who was from a kill
shelter living in poor conditions.
Brody, a rescue dog from Romania, was awarded the
Best Rescue Story and won a 1 night stay in a shepherds
hut in the Peak District. What a wonderful prize for a
wonderful dog that had a rough start in life!!
For 6 years Brody lived in the wild in Romania and
had been beaten up by some of the other dogs in the
wild. Brody is now around 11 years of age.
The current owners saw Brody on a charity
Facebook that was posted to try and get him rehomed.
Brody was then rehomed locally in Staffordshire.
The owners started a instagram account and have
raised over £20,000 for charities helping dogs around the
world from Ukraine, Puerto Rico, US, Romania and the
UK. What a fantastic achievement…
Brody so deserved to win the class and everyone
hopes he enjoys his well deserved break in the Peak
District and look forward to hearing about his stay.
Successful Dog Show at
Hollington Fayre
Brody Reserve Dest In Show Tiggy, with owner; Val Keeve Judge; Best in Show Miss Babs - Flat Coated
Retriever with owner Dom; Eve Gibbons Judge
A
nd so it came to pass that after nearly 100 years,
a daughter was born into the mainstream Mellor
lineage. I was always told that my grandad,
Reginald Harvey was one of thirteen boys and looking
into the history, the family slowly migrated from south
Manchester/North Derbyshire down the route of the old
A50.
Links with Moss Side, Heanor, Macclesfield, Leek,
Cheddleton. Whiston, Longton, Checkley have been
established amongst others.
At last, the next generation settled in Uttoxeter.
Possibly from 1899+
My daughter Francesca was born in 1996. She
missed the early Byrds Lane and Holly Road
excitement alluded in my previous articles.
She did, however, meet and enjoy the
company of the Mellor clan and for many of her
early years, Saturday or Sunday trips (dependent
on Stoke City fixtures) in and around the town
were not to be missed.
Bramshall Park was the scene of her first bicycle
lessons. I was very proud of my diligence along the paths
by the weir and eventually off she went.
Not having thought too far ahead, braking was next
week’s lesson and she stopped and fell sideways into a
muddy patch near the Stoke Garden centre shelter as
was.
The aforementioned weir was always on the ‘route.’
Coins (copper) were tossed into the flow. Straight
forward in the summer, more of a challenge when the
Picknall Brook was roaring down towards the station
and Uttoxeter Golf Club. Would they still be there next
week?
Many more adventures which, on the surface seem
repetitive, had a different feel each week throughout the
year.
More of the early days in a future edition.
Frankie now lives in Brisbane Australia, but we were
thrilled to have her home for three weeks in August.
First request on her visits is always a full English
breakfast.
Prior to last year’s visit I’d spoken with the great team
at the café in Cheadle market. Yes, we’ll save you
a table they said.
Straight from the airport, we
skidded into the café to find that they
had written her a personalised
‘Welcome Home’ card. Says
everything you need to know about Staffordshire
hospitality.
This year she arrived at Manchester airport later
than previously, so we agreed to have our full English
the following day.
This time we were in Uttoxeter and, having assessed
the many excellent options, we settled for an outside seat
at Saddlers Yard café. First class breakfast & service was
forthcoming.
We also went to see Mary Howitt’s House on this
tour as well as having a great chat with John at the
wonderful Redferns Cottage on Carter Street. Uttoxeter’s
heritage is a key part of my Staffordshire History Festival
presentation next month.
So much more to say about our many adventures in
Uttoxeter & Cheadle feeding both our imaginations and
my next collection of poetry.
Ramblings of a Free Man
by Kevin Mellor, of Uttoxeter
D
og groomers from Woodview, Claire Wilson &
Cerys Dale, supported Hollington Fayre this
year with a Dog Show with a wide variety of
classes. There were just over 60 dogs which attended the
dog show.
Claire and Cerys are very passionate about rescue
dogs and wanted to have a class incorporated for them
with the best rescue story at the Fayre. Claire and Cerys
run a dog groomers business and welcome dogs of all
breeds to their salon - Woodview Country Groom
Room in Leigh. Claire has rehomed a pointer over the
last 18 months from Romania who was from a kill
shelter living in poor conditions.
Brody, a rescue dog from Romania, was awarded the
Best Rescue Story and won a 1 night stay in a shepherds
hut in the Peak District. What a wonderful prize for a
wonderful dog that had a rough start in life!!
For 6 years Brody lived in the wild in Romania and
had been beaten up by some of the other dogs in the
wild. Brody is now around 11 years of age.
The current owners saw Brody on a charity
Facebook that was posted to try and get him rehomed.
Brody was then rehomed locally in Staffordshire.
The owners started a instagram account and have
raised over £20,000 for charities helping dogs around the
world from Ukraine, Puerto Rico, US, Romania and the
UK. What a fantastic achievement…
Brody so deserved to win the class and everyone
hopes he enjoys his well deserved break in the Peak
District and look forward to hearing about his stay.
Successful Dog Show at
Hollington Fayre
Brody Reserve Dest In Show Tiggy, with owner; Val Keeve Judge; Best in Show Miss Babs - Flat Coated
Retriever with owner Dom; Eve Gibbons Judge
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This year, I was honoured to be chosen as my group’s Woman of the Year, which
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Type 1 stone
Recycled concrete
Sharp sand
Fill sand
Ballast
Topsoil
2nd grade soil
Compost
Bark
Woodchip
Decorative aggregates
Cotswold gravel
Plum state
Golden gravel
Black ice gravel
Plant hire
Diggers from 1-15 tonne
Dumpers from 0.5-9 tonne
Crushers
Tractor and Trailer Hire
Woodchippers
Pedestrian and ride on
rollers
Plate wackers
Foot wackers
Stihl saws
Breakers
Mixers
Post knocker
T: 01889 622005
W: www.wngp.co.uk
Plant hire
and materials
supplier
WNGP Ltd operate as a fully
equipped plant hire and materials
company.
Supplying machinery and aggregates
to building sites and the general
public at a great and affordable price.
We are uttoxeter based and supply to
Staffordshire/Derbyshire areas.
Whatever it is you require, we will be
happy to help.
Please contact us on the details below.
Gillian 07928 556552
Tuesday 9.30am and 11am
St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall, Balance Street, Uttoxeter
ST14 8JB
Tuesday 5pm and 6.30pm
Uttoxeter Methodist Church, 49 High Street, Uttoxeter
ST14 7JQ (disabled access)
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
“I’ve found
myself again”
Meet Kirsty, an incredibly inspiring & determined member of my Cheadle Slimming
World group, this is her story so far:
“After being diagnosed with cancer, I made the decision to change my life - and
I’ve now lost 6½ stone with Slimming World. Three and a half years ago, I was
diagnosed with cancer, and it completely changed how I saw my life and my health.
It was a wake-up call - I knew I had to do something about my weight if I wanted to
give myself the best chance of staying healthy and strong.
In January, I joined Slimming World, and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever
made. Walking into group for the first time was nerve-wracking, but the warmth,
kindness, and encouragement I received made me realise I wasn’t alone. Since that
day, I’ve lost an incredible 6½ stone, and I feel like a completely different person -
more confident, more energetic, and truly happy in my own skin.
This year, I was honoured to be chosen as my group’s Woman of the Year, which
meant so much to me and reminded me how far I’ve come. Slimming World hasn’t
just helped me lose weight; it’s helped me rebuild my life, my confidence, and my
belief in myself. I would definitely recommend it to friends and family - it could
change their lives too.”
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Welcome to
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4 Courses:
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3 Courses:
Adults £24.95, Children £18.95
includes either Starter, Main and
Coffee & Mince Pies
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Pensioners Christmas Menu
4 Courses £18.95
Served 12pm-2pm Monday to Saturday
throughout November and December
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Book a table now to celebrate the festivities
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and we can see and hear owls more
frequently as they go on their hunting sprees,
leaving evidence of their kills on posts in the form
of pellets.
Livestock are moved inside if necessary and
they must have enough space, light and feed, be
in with suitable companion animals and it must
be safe area- no injury causing objects. Of course,
they will also need to be checked regularly and
bedded often. Sheep can be left outdoors more
easily until it is time for lambing, when most will
give birth inside.
We have had for several years now, a rural
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specifically with problems faced by rural
communities and agriculture, such as
rural/wildlife and heritage issues.
This can be theft of machinery, which
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theft of livestock- who knows (apart from the
farmer) what medicines/worming chemicals the
animals might have been treated with? Thefts of
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They are frequently at shows and on farm to
learn about the impacts of crime on the business,
not withstanding the feeling of intrusion in what
should be a private area.
They have been successful in vastly reducing
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Livestock worrying is another big issue and
in a recent survey 87% of sheep farmers have had
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annually. There is amended legislation passing
through now which will include all grazing
animals in the law, expand the area to include
roads and paths and dogs being under control
anywhere there are sheep (even chasing) with
unlimited fines and the potential for dna samples
to be taken. About time too!
The pleasant weather recently means much
fieldwork is up to date and the results of this
year’s harvest assessed and hopefully improved
on next year.
Tariffs, either on imported or exported goods
can impact our home industry drastically- cheap
imported food with little or no tariff can
undercut our own produce, tariffs on exports
make our goods less attractive to buyers so the
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whole collections!
Tel: 07999 869897
Please go to our website to see our
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Church Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8AA
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Right advice
Right choice
Right price
Tyres
Exhausts
Batteries
Brakes and
Shock Service
Agricultural Tyres
Wheel Alignment
Down on the Farm
by Angela Sargent
H
ere we are in November- where did the
year go? The daylight hours are shorter,
and we can see and hear owls more
frequently as they go on their hunting sprees,
leaving evidence of their kills on posts in the form
of pellets.
Livestock are moved inside if necessary and
they must have enough space, light and feed, be
in with suitable companion animals and it must
be safe area- no injury causing objects. Of course,
they will also need to be checked regularly and
bedded often. Sheep can be left outdoors more
easily until it is time for lambing, when most will
give birth inside.
We have had for several years now, a rural
crime team, of dedicated police officers who deal
specifically with problems faced by rural
communities and agriculture, such as
rural/wildlife and heritage issues.
This can be theft of machinery, which
impacts the immediate production of the farm,
theft of livestock- who knows (apart from the
farmer) what medicines/worming chemicals the
animals might have been treated with? Thefts of
lead from buildings etc.
They are frequently at shows and on farm to
learn about the impacts of crime on the business,
not withstanding the feeling of intrusion in what
should be a private area.
They have been successful in vastly reducing
hare coursing in lincolnshire, in which big money
is invested.
Livestock worrying is another big issue and
in a recent survey 87% of sheep farmers have had
an incident, which costs agriculture £1.8m
annually. There is amended legislation passing
through now which will include all grazing
animals in the law, expand the area to include
roads and paths and dogs being under control
anywhere there are sheep (even chasing) with
unlimited fines and the potential for dna samples
to be taken. About time too!
The pleasant weather recently means much
fieldwork is up to date and the results of this
year’s harvest assessed and hopefully improved
on next year.
Tariffs, either on imported or exported goods
can impact our home industry drastically- cheap
imported food with little or no tariff can
undercut our own produce, tariffs on exports
make our goods less attractive to buyers so the
global situation is important. If we import all our
goods, then we could be held to ransome by
becoming price- takers instead of price makers
and that is something farming is well aware of.
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From the Mash Tun
by Graham Shenton of Uttoxeter
L
ast time I said what a great success the ‘New
Orleans Meets Uttoxeter’ festival was. Having
discussed the event with this year’s organiser
Mike Owen he is committing to repeat it next year and
already has a date pencilled in. He will however need a
great deal of support and to that end I have suggested
a ‘Committee’. Mike is in agreement, and we already
have a lot of volunteers. If you want to get involved
speak to either myself or Mike. A number of additional
venues have indicated they want to host a band so next
year’s event will be bigger and maybe even better. To
that end we will need to raise more money from
sponsors (don’t panic that does not mean the same
sponsors, we are obviously going to have to attract
additional ones).
At our CAMRA branch meetings, we have already
discussed our potential involvement with a view to
perhaps having some guest ales on at some of the pubs.
It would also be good to get some different ‘street’ food
options. A nice dry day would also be welcome. Once
again Mike is aiming for the beginning of August, so
we stand a chance. Bigger and better than this year?
Now that’s the hard bit.
I mentioned earlier in the year that I had joined the
Honourable Order of Bass Drinkers. Well, that was not
strictly true though I had expressed an interest. A few
weeks back I was invited to the meeting of the Burton
Division by Steve Gardner and held at the Devonshire
Arms in Burton on 7th September. Me and our Carl
attended, and we were duly accepted as members of the
Honourable Order. The meeting was semi-formal and
semi-Monty Python! I think we will have some fun. I
introduced my self to the Chairman Barry and to my
great surprise found that he lived in Uttoxeter and also
read the Voice (not such a great surprise – bonus time
coming up Nige??). There is a possibility that a future
meeting may be held in the Vaults.
The recent history of Bass is very interesting (don’t
give up on me yet). Bass is now brewed in Burton by
Marston’s. The brand is owned by AB InBev who until
fairly recently did not know what a huge following the
beer had. AB InBev insist on Bass being brewed to their
exact specifications which results in a highly consistent
beer. AB InBev are now getting behind the brand for
the first time in years. Output is increasing by the
month, and Draught Bass is now available in twice as
many pubs as it was a few years back. They have also
started to produce promotional items for the first time
in many years. It is testament to the product that this
growth is being achieved without a significant
advertising/promotional campaign.
The Bass in the Devvie was excellent but I am not
sure it is as good as the Vaults. So, there’s a challenge to
the Burton guys. Come and try it and make your own
minds up!
In the meantime, there are major changes afoot on
the Uttoxeter drinking scene.
TIME (the Vintage Hub) in Uttoxeter has been
refurbished with a revamped bar and kitchen and a
brand-new stage. I have attended a couple of ‘do’s’ since
the re-opening and the quality of the entertainment has
been first class. Chris has committed to having Cask
Ale on in addition to their keg offerings and by the time
you read this it may be all systems go. If you have not
already ‘poked your nose in’ go and have a look.
The lease at the White Hart in Carter Street has
been taken on by Bespoke Inns who are literally tearing
the place apart. Extended bar, new kitchen, completely
refurbished bedrooms. By the time you read this The
Hart may well have re-opened (the target date was 1st
October). Bespoke have a number of ‘Inns’ which are
fairly local to Uttoxeter. The Boot at Repton and the
Dragon at Willington are two that I am familiar with.
The Boot has a small micro-brewery at the back of it
so we may get some of the group’s own real ale.
Good luck to the White Hart and Time for
brightening up our Autumn. CAMRA will be
supporting both ventures.
Talking of which the local branch has
just nominated the White Hart at Alton as
our Autumn Pub of The Season. The Hart
is a community funded enterprise and
promotes the beers from the local Rural
Brewery. We visited recently and there was
a cracking atmosphere.
Last time I mentioned the George and
Dragon in Carter Street Uttoxeter. The
property has long since been a pub but the
current owners have retained the pub’s old
stained glass window and I have attached
the image.
CAMRA have a number of events
planned for the Autumn:
•18th October – Stoke Beer Festival
(by train from Utch)
•24th October – Tower Brewery
Burton then Burton Bridge for Skittles
(bus)
•15th November – Newcastle UL (train to Stoke
then bus to Castle)
•22nd November – Newark - pubs and beer
festival (train direct from Utch)
•13th December – Chesterfield – pubs and Xmas
shopping
In the last issue I stated that I believed that
Checkley CC would beat the England ladies cricket
team. Now I am not so sure. Not that the England
women have got any better!
Finally, to end on a sad note I recently attended the
funeral of my old mate Mick Hudson. Mick was one of
the founding members of the Black Swan C darts team.
He was also a Stoke fan and at the request of the family
I and many others in attendance wore Stoke shirts.
What was also good was that Chris, the vicar had
personal knowledge of Mick having worked with him
at Trenchex many years ago. Its nice that the vicar had
a relationship with the deceased though I was surprised
when the same vicar, at Razzer’s funeral, indicated that
he’d had many discussions with Roy in Uttoxeter High
Street. Who’d have thought it? Anyway RIP Mick you
will be sorely missed by friends and family.
Until next time (White Hart Reopened, TIME with
Cask Ale, England Women Rugby Union World
Champions)
Shent
Uncle Tony
We used to laugh with Uncle Tony
about his inability to work the TV
And how he was always so stiff
in company he didn’t know
He’d say, “I guess I’m just shy”
Then he’d shout one of us
to come and help him with the remote
as he often did
He was a bit eccentric but
in a way that made you feel
that he knew what he was doing
That there was some vast plan somewhere
This plan though was never discussed
Never followed through
Didn’t materialise but then
perhaps that was the plan, who knew?
When Uncle Tony died we went through his things
and found his notebooks and his paintings
The beautiful things wrapped in paper
Perhaps the real Uncle Tony
Sotto
Voce
by Dean Brindley
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by Graham Shenton of Uttoxeter
L
ast time I said what a great success the ‘New
Orleans Meets Uttoxeter’ festival was. Having
discussed the event with this year’s organiser
Mike Owen he is committing to repeat it next year and
already has a date pencilled in. He will however need a
great deal of support and to that end I have suggested
a ‘Committee’. Mike is in agreement, and we already
have a lot of volunteers. If you want to get involved
speak to either myself or Mike. A number of additional
venues have indicated they want to host a band so next
year’s event will be bigger and maybe even better. To
that end we will need to raise more money from
sponsors (don’t panic that does not mean the same
sponsors, we are obviously going to have to attract
additional ones).
At our CAMRA branch meetings, we have already
discussed our potential involvement with a view to
perhaps having some guest ales on at some of the pubs.
It would also be good to get some different ‘street’ food
options. A nice dry day would also be welcome. Once
again Mike is aiming for the beginning of August, so
we stand a chance. Bigger and better than this year?
Now that’s the hard bit.
I mentioned earlier in the year that I had joined the
Honourable Order of Bass Drinkers. Well, that was not
strictly true though I had expressed an interest. A few
weeks back I was invited to the meeting of the Burton
Division by Steve Gardner and held at the Devonshire
Arms in Burton on 7th September. Me and our Carl
attended, and we were duly accepted as members of the
Honourable Order. The meeting was semi-formal and
semi-Monty Python! I think we will have some fun. I
introduced my self to the Chairman Barry and to my
great surprise found that he lived in Uttoxeter and also
read the Voice (not such a great surprise – bonus time
coming up Nige??). There is a possibility that a future
meeting may be held in the Vaults.
The recent history of Bass is very interesting (don’t
give up on me yet). Bass is now brewed in Burton by
Marston’s. The brand is owned by AB InBev who until
fairly recently did not know what a huge following the
beer had. AB InBev insist on Bass being brewed to their
exact specifications which results in a highly consistent
beer. AB InBev are now getting behind the brand for
the first time in years. Output is increasing by the
month, and Draught Bass is now available in twice as
many pubs as it was a few years back. They have also
started to produce promotional items for the first time
in many years. It is testament to the product that this
growth is being achieved without a significant
advertising/promotional campaign.
The Bass in the Devvie was excellent but I am not
sure it is as good as the Vaults. So, there’s a challenge to
the Burton guys. Come and try it and make your own
minds up!
In the meantime, there are major changes afoot on
the Uttoxeter drinking scene.
TIME (the Vintage Hub) in Uttoxeter has been
refurbished with a revamped bar and kitchen and a
brand-new stage. I have attended a couple of ‘do’s’ since
the re-opening and the quality of the entertainment has
been first class. Chris has committed to having Cask
Ale on in addition to their keg offerings and by the time
you read this it may be all systems go. If you have not
already ‘poked your nose in’ go and have a look.
The lease at the White Hart in Carter Street has
been taken on by Bespoke Inns who are literally tearing
the place apart. Extended bar, new kitchen, completely
refurbished bedrooms. By the time you read this The
Hart may well have re-opened (the target date was 1st
October). Bespoke have a number of ‘Inns’ which are
fairly local to Uttoxeter. The Boot at Repton and the
Dragon at Willington are two that I am familiar with.
The Boot has a small micro-brewery at the back of it
so we may get some of the group’s own real ale.
Good luck to the White Hart and Time for
brightening up our Autumn. CAMRA will be
supporting both ventures.
Talking of which the local branch has
just nominated the White Hart at Alton as
our Autumn Pub of The Season. The Hart
is a community funded enterprise and
promotes the beers from the local Rural
Brewery. We visited recently and there was
a cracking atmosphere.
Last time I mentioned the George and
Dragon in Carter Street Uttoxeter. The
property has long since been a pub but the
current owners have retained the pub’s old
stained glass window and I have attached
the image.
CAMRA have a number of events
planned for the Autumn:
•18th October – Stoke Beer Festival
(by train from Utch)
•24th October – Tower Brewery
Burton then Burton Bridge for Skittles
(bus)
•15th November – Newcastle UL (train to Stoke
then bus to Castle)
•22nd November – Newark - pubs and beer
festival (train direct from Utch)
•13th December – Chesterfield – pubs and Xmas
shopping
In the last issue I stated that I believed that
Checkley CC would beat the England ladies cricket
team. Now I am not so sure. Not that the England
women have got any better!
Finally, to end on a sad note I recently attended the
funeral of my old mate Mick Hudson. Mick was one of
the founding members of the Black Swan C darts team.
He was also a Stoke fan and at the request of the family
I and many others in attendance wore Stoke shirts.
What was also good was that Chris, the vicar had
personal knowledge of Mick having worked with him
at Trenchex many years ago. Its nice that the vicar had
a relationship with the deceased though I was surprised
when the same vicar, at Razzer’s funeral, indicated that
he’d had many discussions with Roy in Uttoxeter High
Street. Who’d have thought it? Anyway RIP Mick you
will be sorely missed by friends and family.
Until next time (White Hart Reopened, TIME with
Cask Ale, England Women Rugby Union World
Champions)
Shent
Uncle Tony
We used to laugh with Uncle Tony
about his inability to work the TV
And how he was always so stiff
in company he didn’t know
He’d say, “I guess I’m just shy”
Then he’d shout one of us
to come and help him with the remote
as he often did
He was a bit eccentric but
in a way that made you feel
that he knew what he was doing
That there was some vast plan somewhere
This plan though was never discussed
Never followed through
Didn’t materialise but then
perhaps that was the plan, who knew?
When Uncle Tony died we went through his things
and found his notebooks and his paintings
The beautiful things wrapped in paper
Perhaps the real Uncle Tony
Sotto
Voce
by Dean Brindley
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A Countryside Tale
A return to the fictional village of Croxshall, by Natalie Wakefield
T
he morning had not started well for Felicity
Flint. She’d been startled awake shortly after five
o’clock by a crash outside. Leaping out of bed,
she’d pulled a cardigan on as she crept towards the
window and peered out. Her back garden stretched up
the valley side, the hill in silhouette as the early dawn
paled behind it. Squinting, Felicity studied the dim
scene, jumping when something streaked across the
patio and leapt gracefully onto the garden wall, where
it sat elegantly and licked a paw. Tibbles belonged to
Mrs Spencer up the road, but occasionally sunned
himself on Felicity’s bench. It was getting lighter by the
second. She could just make out a darker patch on the
patio – he’d knocked over her pot of pelargoniums.
Pulling her cardigan tighter, and muttering to herself
in annoyance, she hurried downstairs to rescue the
stricken plant.
Outside it was cool, the air slightly damp, but a
slight haze was already forming as the sun rose.
Scooping the compost into a fresh pot and packing it
tightly around the stems, Felicity thought again how
beautiful the flowers had been this year. She looked
around for a spot where Tibbles couldn’t knock it over
again, dusted off her hands and went back inside. There
would be no going back to sleep now.
Having dressed and breakfasted, Felicity had
planned to nip to the shop for milk before giving her
first piano lesson of the day, but had managed to catch
her handbag on a drawer handle, snapping the strap
and spilling everything – purse, lipsticks, tissues, spare
change, pens, fluffy forgotten mints – all over the floor,
her keys skittered across the tiles and under the dresser.
It took almost ten minutes to successfully retrieve
them, then, having crawled around to gather up the rest
of her bits-and-pieces, she’d misjudged the edge of the
table and cracked her head as she attempted to stand.
An involuntary curse had flown out of her mouth at
volume, just as nine-year-old Lucy Burton was ushered
into the kitchen by her mother. Clutching her
throbbing head, bright red and apologising profusely,
Felicity had made a cup of tea for Mrs Burton and
patiently guided Lucy through her scales and exercises
until, with a final apology, she ended the lesson, closed
the door behind them and sank into a kitchen chair.
What she desperately needed, was a cup of tea. But of
course, she only just had enough milk for Mrs Upton
who would be arriving with six-year-old Barry in tow
any minute. Making do with black coffee, she greeted
them warmly, put Barry through his paces in
preparation for his upcoming Grade I exam and waved
them off with relief before grabbing her purse, slipping
on her shoes and marching off to Hubbard’s.
An hour and two cups of tea later, the throbbing
had eased and Felicity was happily pottering around
watering her plants and doing odd little jobs around
the house. By lunchtime, all seemed right with the
world and she was in the mood for baking. The day had
warmed nicely, but the kitchen’s old stone floor and
thick walls meant it didn’t get too hot. With the radio
in the background, she first mixed a bread dough, then
while it was proving, moved onto scones and pastry for
a quiche, with leftovers used to make a handful of jam
tarts. By late afternoon, her arms were aching
pleasantly and she had an array of treats on the cooling
racks. It had been shortly after the bomb scare a couple
of weeks ago that she had last taken anything round to
Mrs Knight. Fetching a wicker basket and the roll of
baking paper from the pantry she bundled up some
scones, a couple of the jam tarts and a perfectly risen
tin-loaf, leaving her slightly wonky attempt at a cottage
loaf on the rack. The quiche was in the oven, but was
just about done, so she turned it off and left the door
shut. It would still be warm when she got back.
Walking up Church Lane, she could see a small
gathering on the corner. It wasn’t quite the full coven –
Betty and Freda with husbands in tow and Betty’s yappy
Yorkshire terrier. Felicity straightened her shoulders as
she reached them, noting that Betty and Freda fell silent
as she approached, although the men turned with
smiles, seemingly oblivious to the frostiness emanating
from their wives.
’Evening all,’ Felicity said with a nod, then carried
on towards the little gate in the hedge that surrounded
Corner Cottage. She’d seen Dorothy only once, on the
day of Eddie Knight’s funeral. Bernie Cropwell, the
church organist, had fallen off a ladder and the
undertaker had rung ‘the new piano
teacher’ to ask if she could step in. Dorothy
had seemed tiny, bewildered and desperate
throughout the whole ordeal, and Felicity
had been taken straight back to her own
husband’s funeral several years before. She’d
started dropping off little bundles after that.
Would leave the basket on the step, as she
was doing now. Had been surprised that
first time, to find it empty on her doorstep
the next morning.
Felicity was halfway back down the
path when a lilting voice called out behind
her. Turning, she saw a beautiful young
woman waving from the porch.
’Felicity, isn’t it?’ The young woman
waved again. ‘Come along in. Dottie and I
have just opened a bottle of wine – why
don’t you come in and join us?’
With less than a second’s hesitation,
Felicity, intrigued, walked back up the path
to the porch and held out a hand. ‘Nice to
meet you.’
’I’m Kit,’ said the young woman,
shaking hands. Felicity followed her into
the house. She wasn’t sure what to expect –
had imagined dusty corners and piled up
magazines, but instead the house was light
and pristinely clean – almost sterile. They
went through to the living room where
Dorothy was perched on a couch, glass of
wine in hand. She placed it hurriedly on a
coffee table and stood up looking confused.
’Felicity!’ she said brightly. ‘How nice.’
’I hope you don’t mind,’ said Felicity. ‘Your young
guest invited me in and…’
’Not at all.’ Dorothy smiled and gestured to an easy
chair as Kit poured wine into a glass and they all settled
down, the basket of goodies placed on a side table.
’So, are you a relative, Kit?’ Felicity asked after a
brief pause.
Kit laughed. ‘I’m a complete stranger! Poor Dottie
didn’t know what to make of it when I turned up on her
doorstep out of the blue this afternoon.’
’Oh?’
’It was quite a shock,’ said Dorothy. ‘But a pleasant
one as it turns out.’
‘I’m a massive fan, you see,’ Kit leaned in
confidentially. ‘I was actually looking for the other
Corner Cottage in the village – I had no idea there were
two!’
Felicity smiled. ‘Ah yes, it has caused some
confusion before.’
’I just got off the bus, saw the sign on the gate and
walked straight up the path,’ said Kit. ‘You can imagine
my surprise when Oh Dear Dottie opened the door!’
’Oh Dear Dottie?’
’Yes! Don’t tell me you’ve never heard of Oh Dear
Dottie?’
Confused, Felicity looked over at Dorothy, demure
in slacks and pastel twinset, eyes fixed on the carpet.
But there was a slight smile, even though her cheeks
were getting pinker by the minute.
’I loved Oh Dear Dottie!’ Kit continued. ‘They were
my favourite books as a kid. I recognised Dottie as soon
as she opened the door of course. Luckily for me, she
let me in and we’ve had a lovely afternoon.’
’How wonderful,’ Felicity murmured, bemused. She
vaguely recalled a rag doll in a polka dot dress that had
been very popular among her pupils a good while ago,
but couldn’t be sure it had any connection to the books
Kit was talking about.
’So you were originally looking for the Sewells at
the other Corner Cottage?’ Felicity asked, interrupting
Kit who was still waffling on about her childhood
obsession.
’Carol’s my aunt,’ replied Kit. ‘I popped round
earlier to let her know I’d arrived. I work for Richard
Kensington, the producer? He’s up here for the next
week and needed an assistant. Handy for me that I had
an aunt in the area!’
’Indeed.’
‘I’ve to go round to meet Charlotte Randall
tomorrow,’ Kit carried on. ‘She’s quite well-known in
theatre circles apparently, although I’d never heard of
her until Richard decided he wanted her for the new
play. Fancy having a worldwide bestselling author and
a semi-famous actress in the same village! Auntie Carol
never said anything you know…’
Felicity caught the look Dorothy shot her way – half
horrified, half hysterical. She bit her cheek to supress a
laugh. One could only imagine how Charlotte would
react to that little gem.
‘…anyway, I’ve had far too much wine,’ Kit was still
going. ‘I really must go. I promised Auntie Carol I’d be
back by half past seven. Thank you so much for a lovely
evening, Dottie – I can’t tell you how excited I am to
have met you. And I’ll be here all week! You won’t mind
if I come again?’ Felicity and Dorothy stood as Kit
pulled on her long coat, beret in hand. ‘And lovely to
meet you too Felicity. Ta-ra!’
In the sudden silence, the two women looked at
each other, then burst out laughing.
’I must go too,’ said Felicity eventually. ‘My tea is in
the oven – it’ll be burnt to cinders!’
’Oh dear. Yes, you’d better hurry,’ said Dorothy. ‘It
was lovely to meet you properly. I’m so sorry I’ve never
really -’
’Please,’ Felicity interrupted her. ‘No need to
apologise. But I’d like it very much if I could call again?’
Dorothy smiled broadly. ‘So would I.’
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A Countryside Tale
A return to the fictional village of Croxshall, by Natalie Wakefield
T
he morning had not started well for Felicity
Flint. She’d been startled awake shortly after five
o’clock by a crash outside. Leaping out of bed,
she’d pulled a cardigan on as she crept towards the
window and peered out. Her back garden stretched up
the valley side, the hill in silhouette as the early dawn
paled behind it. Squinting, Felicity studied the dim
scene, jumping when something streaked across the
patio and leapt gracefully onto the garden wall, where
it sat elegantly and licked a paw. Tibbles belonged to
Mrs Spencer up the road, but occasionally sunned
himself on Felicity’s bench. It was getting lighter by the
second. She could just make out a darker patch on the
patio – he’d knocked over her pot of pelargoniums.
Pulling her cardigan tighter, and muttering to herself
in annoyance, she hurried downstairs to rescue the
stricken plant.
Outside it was cool, the air slightly damp, but a
slight haze was already forming as the sun rose.
Scooping the compost into a fresh pot and packing it
tightly around the stems, Felicity thought again how
beautiful the flowers had been this year. She looked
around for a spot where Tibbles couldn’t knock it over
again, dusted off her hands and went back inside. There
would be no going back to sleep now.
Having dressed and breakfasted, Felicity had
planned to nip to the shop for milk before giving her
first piano lesson of the day, but had managed to catch
her handbag on a drawer handle, snapping the strap
and spilling everything – purse, lipsticks, tissues, spare
change, pens, fluffy forgotten mints – all over the floor,
her keys skittered across the tiles and under the dresser.
It took almost ten minutes to successfully retrieve
them, then, having crawled around to gather up the rest
of her bits-and-pieces, she’d misjudged the edge of the
table and cracked her head as she attempted to stand.
An involuntary curse had flown out of her mouth at
volume, just as nine-year-old Lucy Burton was ushered
into the kitchen by her mother. Clutching her
throbbing head, bright red and apologising profusely,
Felicity had made a cup of tea for Mrs Burton and
patiently guided Lucy through her scales and exercises
until, with a final apology, she ended the lesson, closed
the door behind them and sank into a kitchen chair.
What she desperately needed, was a cup of tea. But of
course, she only just had enough milk for Mrs Upton
who would be arriving with six-year-old Barry in tow
any minute. Making do with black coffee, she greeted
them warmly, put Barry through his paces in
preparation for his upcoming Grade I exam and waved
them off with relief before grabbing her purse, slipping
on her shoes and marching off to Hubbard’s.
An hour and two cups of tea later, the throbbing
had eased and Felicity was happily pottering around
watering her plants and doing odd little jobs around
the house. By lunchtime, all seemed right with the
world and she was in the mood for baking. The day had
warmed nicely, but the kitchen’s old stone floor and
thick walls meant it didn’t get too hot. With the radio
in the background, she first mixed a bread dough, then
while it was proving, moved onto scones and pastry for
a quiche, with leftovers used to make a handful of jam
tarts. By late afternoon, her arms were aching
pleasantly and she had an array of treats on the cooling
racks. It had been shortly after the bomb scare a couple
of weeks ago that she had last taken anything round to
Mrs Knight. Fetching a wicker basket and the roll of
baking paper from the pantry she bundled up some
scones, a couple of the jam tarts and a perfectly risen
tin-loaf, leaving her slightly wonky attempt at a cottage
loaf on the rack. The quiche was in the oven, but was
just about done, so she turned it off and left the door
shut. It would still be warm when she got back.
Walking up Church Lane, she could see a small
gathering on the corner. It wasn’t quite the full coven –
Betty and Freda with husbands in tow and Betty’s yappy
Yorkshire terrier. Felicity straightened her shoulders as
she reached them, noting that Betty and Freda fell silent
as she approached, although the men turned with
smiles, seemingly oblivious to the frostiness emanating
from their wives.
’Evening all,’ Felicity said with a nod, then carried
on towards the little gate in the hedge that surrounded
Corner Cottage. She’d seen Dorothy only once, on the
day of Eddie Knight’s funeral. Bernie Cropwell, the
church organist, had fallen off a ladder and the
undertaker had rung ‘the new piano
teacher’ to ask if she could step in. Dorothy
had seemed tiny, bewildered and desperate
throughout the whole ordeal, and Felicity
had been taken straight back to her own
husband’s funeral several years before. She’d
started dropping off little bundles after that.
Would leave the basket on the step, as she
was doing now. Had been surprised that
first time, to find it empty on her doorstep
the next morning.
Felicity was halfway back down the
path when a lilting voice called out behind
her. Turning, she saw a beautiful young
woman waving from the porch.
’Felicity, isn’t it?’ The young woman
waved again. ‘Come along in. Dottie and I
have just opened a bottle of wine – why
don’t you come in and join us?’
With less than a second’s hesitation,
Felicity, intrigued, walked back up the path
to the porch and held out a hand. ‘Nice to
meet you.’
’I’m Kit,’ said the young woman,
shaking hands. Felicity followed her into
the house. She wasn’t sure what to expect –
had imagined dusty corners and piled up
magazines, but instead the house was light
and pristinely clean – almost sterile. They
went through to the living room where
Dorothy was perched on a couch, glass of
wine in hand. She placed it hurriedly on a
coffee table and stood up looking confused.
’Felicity!’ she said brightly. ‘How nice.’
’I hope you don’t mind,’ said Felicity. ‘Your young
guest invited me in and…’
’Not at all.’ Dorothy smiled and gestured to an easy
chair as Kit poured wine into a glass and they all settled
down, the basket of goodies placed on a side table.
’So, are you a relative, Kit?’ Felicity asked after a
brief pause.
Kit laughed. ‘I’m a complete stranger! Poor Dottie
didn’t know what to make of it when I turned up on her
doorstep out of the blue this afternoon.’
’Oh?’
’It was quite a shock,’ said Dorothy. ‘But a pleasant
one as it turns out.’
‘I’m a massive fan, you see,’ Kit leaned in
confidentially. ‘I was actually looking for the other
Corner Cottage in the village – I had no idea there were
two!’
Felicity smiled. ‘Ah yes, it has caused some
confusion before.’
’I just got off the bus, saw the sign on the gate and
walked straight up the path,’ said Kit. ‘You can imagine
my surprise when Oh Dear Dottie opened the door!’
’Oh Dear Dottie?’
’Yes! Don’t tell me you’ve never heard of Oh Dear
Dottie?’
Confused, Felicity looked over at Dorothy, demure
in slacks and pastel twinset, eyes fixed on the carpet.
But there was a slight smile, even though her cheeks
were getting pinker by the minute.
’I loved Oh Dear Dottie!’ Kit continued. ‘They were
my favourite books as a kid. I recognised Dottie as soon
as she opened the door of course. Luckily for me, she
let me in and we’ve had a lovely afternoon.’
’How wonderful,’ Felicity murmured, bemused. She
vaguely recalled a rag doll in a polka dot dress that had
been very popular among her pupils a good while ago,
but couldn’t be sure it had any connection to the books
Kit was talking about.
’So you were originally looking for the Sewells at
the other Corner Cottage?’ Felicity asked, interrupting
Kit who was still waffling on about her childhood
obsession.
’Carol’s my aunt,’ replied Kit. ‘I popped round
earlier to let her know I’d arrived. I work for Richard
Kensington, the producer? He’s up here for the next
week and needed an assistant. Handy for me that I had
an aunt in the area!’
’Indeed.’
‘I’ve to go round to meet Charlotte Randall
tomorrow,’ Kit carried on. ‘She’s quite well-known in
theatre circles apparently, although I’d never heard of
her until Richard decided he wanted her for the new
play. Fancy having a worldwide bestselling author and
a semi-famous actress in the same village! Auntie Carol
never said anything you know…’
Felicity caught the look Dorothy shot her way – half
horrified, half hysterical. She bit her cheek to supress a
laugh. One could only imagine how Charlotte would
react to that little gem.
‘…anyway, I’ve had far too much wine,’ Kit was still
going. ‘I really must go. I promised Auntie Carol I’d be
back by half past seven. Thank you so much for a lovely
evening, Dottie – I can’t tell you how excited I am to
have met you. And I’ll be here all week! You won’t mind
if I come again?’ Felicity and Dorothy stood as Kit
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the oven – it’ll be burnt to cinders!’
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was lovely to meet you properly. I’m so sorry I’ve never
really -’
’Please,’ Felicity interrupted her. ‘No need to
apologise. But I’d like it very much if I could call again?’
Dorothy smiled broadly. ‘So would I.’
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LOCAL FUNERAL REPORTS
Edward John ‘Ed’ Wright-Bevans
Edward John Wright-Bevans was a man of simple
truths, profound wisdom and strong values; he
believed in hard work, honest words and that a
handshake sealed any deal he was prepared to
make.
As all of you being here today is testament to,
especially those that have kindly travelled significant
distances to pay tribute to Ed, he was well known,
liked and respected in our local community, having
a reputation for always finishing the job and paying
on time.
Edward John Wright-Bevans was born on
Saturday 15th October 1938 to parents Rita and
George at their home in Cheadle. Ed was the eldest
of two sons, his younger brother Paul being born
some 7 years later.
Ed attended St Werburgh’s School, Kingsley
followed by Cellarhead County Modern, now known
as Moorside High School.
The young family lived at and ran The Plough
Public House in Kingsley, until life took a tragic turn
when the boys were teenagers and their father sadly
passed away.
Following a short period living with extended
family in Alton, Ed married Margaret, and they set
up home in Dilhorne.
Eds early career was as an apprentice Painter &
Decorator at Baileys Builders, Queen Street Cheadle.
Having completed his apprenticeship, Ed worked
briefly at Boltons, Froghall before joining Stan
Williams in the nationwide construction of the UKs
first ever automated carwashes, quickly rising to
become site manager, running jobs and managing
experienced men considerably older than himself.
Ed then ventured out on his own, setting up as a
painter and decorator, taking a walk across Cheadle
High Street in his overalls whenever work was short
and sure enough, he always had a job or two by the
time he reached the other end.
He remained self-employed throughout his
career, working alongside Paul in his tarmacking
business from time to time and carried on working
right to the very end. Son Dave remembers that
during his painting and decorating of the 1960’s and
70’s, Ed painted 99% of the buildings in Cheadle
High Street and many well beyond.
Ed was married to Margaret between 1956 and
1986, and they were blessed with the birth of their 3
children, David and Susan who are with us today
and Annette who is joining the service from her
home in North Island New Zealand.
Ed was equally proud of his 5 grandchildren:
Lindsay, James, Emma, Molly and Danni and 4 great
grandchildren: Megan, Jack, Lennon and Eliza Mary,
due to be joined this week by a further great
granddaughter, Molly’s newborn baby, also in New
Zealand.
Ed then moved next door to his brother Paul on
Leek Road, Cheadle, only leaving in 2010 when in a
typically Ed thing to do, he sold his cottage to Paul
and Sharon’s daughter, Lucy and her partner John,
so that they could live next door to Lucy’s parents.
Ed then bought the derelict stables close to the
village Church in Kingsley, which he converted into
a comfortable home, remaining there until moving
to Diane’s home in Cheadle shortly before their
wedding in October 2018, where he remained until
sadly passing away on Monday 18th August.
Ed had a passion and flair for his lifetime of work
in decorating and construction, with many car
journeys and conversations in front of the tv
including his phrase “I worked there”. Ever practical,
Ed’s routine response to stepson Richard’s dream of
owning a Lamborghini, was “you wouldn’t fit many
BLEEPING bricks in that!”
Besides his family and work, Ed very much
enjoyed watching and betting on football and horse
racing, supporting local team Stoke City and his
favourite racecourse known to be Chester;
unsurprisingly, also the site of one of his biggest
betting wins! He also enjoyed many visits to
Wolverhampton and Southwell racecourses amongst
others, and Saturday afternoons in front of the
screens in either of Cheadle’s betting shops or on the
sofa in front of the tv at home.
He had a love of antiques, especially clocks, had
played for various local pub Darts, Dominoes and
Pool teams and was a keen marathon runner, in later
years replacing this with cycling and walking at a
number of local beauty spots. He enjoyed Westerns,
especially Brother Where Art Thou and Winchester
‘73, having a unique ability to quickly doze off after
the beginning of the film, yet retaining a tight grip
on the remote and being immediately 100% aware if
anyone else even thought of changing the channel!
Ed enjoyed travelling, including trips to nephews
Mark and Ian when they lived and worked in Dubai,
visits to Annette, Molly & Danni in New Zealand and
a wide variety of port destinations during a number
of cruises with Diane, where he loved nothing more
than to sit on their balcony, enjoying the view and
playing a few games of draughts and dominoes, with
a whiskey to hand of course!
Ed owned video stores in Cheadle and Tean for a
number of years, Grandson Jim remembers him
often appearing with the latest Disney film for him
and sister Emma to watch; a particularly memorable
one being Pocahontas, that Ed in his usual inimitable
style helpfully translated to PocahNoseAss! Amongst
his many other sayings, were the observations he
reserved for anyone slightly more careful with their
spending habits than he, describing them as “If
they’ve got a pound it’s a prisoner” or “they wouldn’t
spend Christmas”. I’m sure we all know many more
Ed-isms that really can’t be shared in this beautiful,
hallowed building but which we very much look
forward to remembering with you all at the Ship Inn,
Tean following this service.
Ed was deeply appreciative of all the love and
kindness shown to him throughout life, particularly
during his illness and would very much have wanted
to express his heartfelt thanks for all of the help and
support given to him and Diane throughout this
time. Special mention must be made of his niece,
Angela, whose love and care enabled Ed to remain at
home throughout.
A fitting way to conclude this tribute to Ed is to
say that many of his proudest memories were of what
he did for others, be that being able to rebuy for his
mum the cottage in Alton where she had grown up,
and so enabling her to spend her later years there too,
or the identical coats he bought for David, Susan and
Annette which they used to wear sitting on the bench
seat in his old van, where if he braked too sharply the
sliding doors would shoot off!
He was a warm hearted, kind and generous man
that Diane is proud to call her husband and who will
be very much missed by all his family and friends.
In Loving Memory of Edward John Wright-
Bevans ‘Ed’ who passed away on 18th August 2025
at his home in Cheadle.
A Requiem Mass in celebration of Ed’s life was
held on Tuesday, 2nd September, at St. Giles’ R.C.
Church, Cheadle, where family and friends gathered
to honour his memory.
The service was officiated by Fr. John Waters.
Angela Wright Bevans read a lesson from the New
Testament.
The hymns chosen for the service included The
Lords my Shepherd and Abide with Me, the organ
was played as the entrance music, and My Way by
Frank Sinatra as the recessional music. Andrew Peill,
business colleague delivered the eulogy and
granddaughter Molly Mckie read the poem ‘Feel no
guilt in laughter’ (anon).
Following the service, Ed was laid to rest at St.
John’s R. C. Churchyard, Alton, alongside his late
mother, Rita.
All who knew and loved Ed were warmly invited
to join the family at The Ship Inn, Tean, to continue
sharing memories and celebrating his life.
Donations in Ed’s memory were gratefully
received and will be shared between the Douglas
Macmillan Hospice and Marie Curie.
Family
Diane Millward (Wife), Sue Wright-Bevans
(Daughter), David Wright-Bevans (Son), Gemma
Mills (Stepdaughter), also rep Richard Mills in
Australia (Stepson), Annette Wright-Bevans
(Daughter), & Danni & Molly McKie
(Granddaughters), all in New Zealand. Paul Wright-
Bevans & Sharon Mellor (Brother & Partner) , Jean &
Bill Millward (Mother in law & Father in law).
Grandchildren and Spouse
James Wright-Bevans, Lindsey & Stuart Poole,
Emma Wright-Bevans
Great Grandchildren and Partners
Jack Poole, Meg Poole & Tom Hancock
Nephews, Nieces and Partners
Danny Wright-Bevans & Louise Rankin, Ian
Wright-Bevans, Lucy Wright-Bevans & Jonny
Fallows also rep John Fallows (senior), Robert
Wright & Helen Compton, John Mellor, Mark
Wright, Angela Wright Bevans
Great Nephews and Niece
Jacob Wright-Bevans, Bobby Fallows, Austin
Fallows, Libby Wright-Bevans
Bearers
Danny Wright-Bevans, Ian Wright-Bevans, Jacob
Wright-Bevans, Stuart Poole, Dave Wright-Bevans,
James Wright-Bevans
Organist
Jill Downie
Others present
John Brown-Altar Server, Charlotte Emery, Peter
Lucas, Andrew Peill, Paula Carter, Christine
LOCAL FUNERAL REPORTS
Edward John ‘Ed’ Wright-Bevans
Edward John Wright-Bevans was a man of simple
truths, profound wisdom and strong values; he
believed in hard work, honest words and that a
handshake sealed any deal he was prepared to
make.
As all of you being here today is testament to,
especially those that have kindly travelled significant
distances to pay tribute to Ed, he was well known,
liked and respected in our local community, having
a reputation for always finishing the job and paying
on time.
Edward John Wright-Bevans was born on
Saturday 15th October 1938 to parents Rita and
George at their home in Cheadle. Ed was the eldest
of two sons, his younger brother Paul being born
some 7 years later.
Ed attended St Werburgh’s School, Kingsley
followed by Cellarhead County Modern, now known
as Moorside High School.
The young family lived at and ran The Plough
Public House in Kingsley, until life took a tragic turn
when the boys were teenagers and their father sadly
passed away.
Following a short period living with extended
family in Alton, Ed married Margaret, and they set
up home in Dilhorne.
Eds early career was as an apprentice Painter &
Decorator at Baileys Builders, Queen Street Cheadle.
Having completed his apprenticeship, Ed worked
briefly at Boltons, Froghall before joining Stan
Williams in the nationwide construction of the UKs
first ever automated carwashes, quickly rising to
become site manager, running jobs and managing
experienced men considerably older than himself.
Ed then ventured out on his own, setting up as a
painter and decorator, taking a walk across Cheadle
High Street in his overalls whenever work was short
and sure enough, he always had a job or two by the
time he reached the other end.
He remained self-employed throughout his
career, working alongside Paul in his tarmacking
business from time to time and carried on working
right to the very end. Son Dave remembers that
during his painting and decorating of the 1960’s and
70’s, Ed painted 99% of the buildings in Cheadle
High Street and many well beyond.
Ed was married to Margaret between 1956 and
1986, and they were blessed with the birth of their 3
children, David and Susan who are with us today
and Annette who is joining the service from her
home in North Island New Zealand.
Ed was equally proud of his 5 grandchildren:
Lindsay, James, Emma, Molly and Danni and 4 great
grandchildren: Megan, Jack, Lennon and Eliza Mary,
due to be joined this week by a further great
granddaughter, Molly’s newborn baby, also in New
Zealand.
Ed then moved next door to his brother Paul on
Leek Road, Cheadle, only leaving in 2010 when in a
typically Ed thing to do, he sold his cottage to Paul
and Sharon’s daughter, Lucy and her partner John,
so that they could live next door to Lucy’s parents.
Ed then bought the derelict stables close to the
village Church in Kingsley, which he converted into
a comfortable home, remaining there until moving
to Diane’s home in Cheadle shortly before their
wedding in October 2018, where he remained until
sadly passing away on Monday 18th August.
Ed had a passion and flair for his lifetime of work
in decorating and construction, with many car
journeys and conversations in front of the tv
including his phrase “I worked there”. Ever practical,
Ed’s routine response to stepson Richard’s dream of
owning a Lamborghini, was “you wouldn’t fit many
BLEEPING bricks in that!”
Besides his family and work, Ed very much
enjoyed watching and betting on football and horse
racing, supporting local team Stoke City and his
favourite racecourse known to be Chester;
unsurprisingly, also the site of one of his biggest
betting wins! He also enjoyed many visits to
Wolverhampton and Southwell racecourses amongst
others, and Saturday afternoons in front of the
screens in either of Cheadle’s betting shops or on the
sofa in front of the tv at home.
He had a love of antiques, especially clocks, had
played for various local pub Darts, Dominoes and
Pool teams and was a keen marathon runner, in later
years replacing this with cycling and walking at a
number of local beauty spots. He enjoyed Westerns,
especially Brother Where Art Thou and Winchester
‘73, having a unique ability to quickly doze off after
the beginning of the film, yet retaining a tight grip
on the remote and being immediately 100% aware if
anyone else even thought of changing the channel!
Ed enjoyed travelling, including trips to nephews
Mark and Ian when they lived and worked in Dubai,
visits to Annette, Molly & Danni in New Zealand and
a wide variety of port destinations during a number
of cruises with Diane, where he loved nothing more
than to sit on their balcony, enjoying the view and
playing a few games of draughts and dominoes, with
a whiskey to hand of course!
Ed owned video stores in Cheadle and Tean for a
number of years, Grandson Jim remembers him
often appearing with the latest Disney film for him
and sister Emma to watch; a particularly memorable
one being Pocahontas, that Ed in his usual inimitable
style helpfully translated to PocahNoseAss! Amongst
his many other sayings, were the observations he
reserved for anyone slightly more careful with their
spending habits than he, describing them as “If
they’ve got a pound it’s a prisoner” or “they wouldn’t
spend Christmas”. I’m sure we all know many more
Ed-isms that really can’t be shared in this beautiful,
hallowed building but which we very much look
forward to remembering with you all at the Ship Inn,
Tean following this service.
Ed was deeply appreciative of all the love and
kindness shown to him throughout life, particularly
during his illness and would very much have wanted
to express his heartfelt thanks for all of the help and
support given to him and Diane throughout this
time. Special mention must be made of his niece,
Angela, whose love and care enabled Ed to remain at
home throughout.
A fitting way to conclude this tribute to Ed is to
say that many of his proudest memories were of what
he did for others, be that being able to rebuy for his
mum the cottage in Alton where she had grown up,
and so enabling her to spend her later years there too,
or the identical coats he bought for David, Susan and
Annette which they used to wear sitting on the bench
seat in his old van, where if he braked too sharply the
sliding doors would shoot off!
He was a warm hearted, kind and generous man
that Diane is proud to call her husband and who will
be very much missed by all his family and friends.
In Loving Memory of Edward John Wright-
Bevans ‘Ed’ who passed away on 18th August 2025
at his home in Cheadle.
A Requiem Mass in celebration of Ed’s life was
held on Tuesday, 2nd September, at St. Giles’ R.C.
Church, Cheadle, where family and friends gathered
to honour his memory.
The service was officiated by Fr. John Waters.
Angela Wright Bevans read a lesson from the New
Testament.
The hymns chosen for the service included The
Lords my Shepherd and Abide with Me, the organ
was played as the entrance music, and My Way by
Frank Sinatra as the recessional music. Andrew Peill,
business colleague delivered the eulogy and
granddaughter Molly Mckie read the poem ‘Feel no
guilt in laughter’ (anon).
Following the service, Ed was laid to rest at St.
John’s R. C. Churchyard, Alton, alongside his late
mother, Rita.
All who knew and loved Ed were warmly invited
to join the family at The Ship Inn, Tean, to continue
sharing memories and celebrating his life.
Donations in Ed’s memory were gratefully
received and will be shared between the Douglas
Macmillan Hospice and Marie Curie.
Family
Diane Millward (Wife), Sue Wright-Bevans
(Daughter), David Wright-Bevans (Son), Gemma
Mills (Stepdaughter), also rep Richard Mills in
Australia (Stepson), Annette Wright-Bevans
(Daughter), & Danni & Molly McKie
(Granddaughters), all in New Zealand. Paul Wright-
Bevans & Sharon Mellor (Brother & Partner) , Jean &
Bill Millward (Mother in law & Father in law).
Grandchildren and Spouse
James Wright-Bevans, Lindsey & Stuart Poole,
Emma Wright-Bevans
Great Grandchildren and Partners
Jack Poole, Meg Poole & Tom Hancock
Nephews, Nieces and Partners
Danny Wright-Bevans & Louise Rankin, Ian
Wright-Bevans, Lucy Wright-Bevans & Jonny
Fallows also rep John Fallows (senior), Robert
Wright & Helen Compton, John Mellor, Mark
Wright, Angela Wright Bevans
Great Nephews and Niece
Jacob Wright-Bevans, Bobby Fallows, Austin
Fallows, Libby Wright-Bevans
Bearers
Danny Wright-Bevans, Ian Wright-Bevans, Jacob
Wright-Bevans, Stuart Poole, Dave Wright-Bevans,
James Wright-Bevans
Organist
Jill Downie
Others present
John Brown-Altar Server, Charlotte Emery, Peter
Lucas, Andrew Peill, Paula Carter, Christine
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William Spooner, Peter Knobbs, George & Glynis
Fallows, Paul & Jean Oliver, John & Susan Hawkins,
Ron Brattley also rep Janet, Glenis Washburn, John
Mills also rep David Mills, Matt Rankin, Jane
Thorley also rep Allan Middleton and Keith &
Margaret Millson, Paul Keates also rep Pam Keates
& Neville Goodwin, Graham Walker also rep
Brenda, Keith & Olwyn Barningham, Robert Clowes
also rep Kathryn & family, Gerald Woodward, Janet
Rowlinson also rep Eddie & family, Christina Fantis,
Brendan Mahoney, Callum Matner, Kylie Mahoney,
Matthew Matner, Eddie & Lynn Plant, Anthony
Smith, Anthony & Judith Ward, Petula Bowman,
Steve Matner, Pat & Brenda Chell, Nick Spooner also
rep Julie, Alison Beaman also rep Alan & family,
Jimmy & Jane Braddock, Daniel Faulkner, Ray
Faulkner, Tony & Jill Seabridge, Melvyn & Margaret
Chandler, Joyce Fallows also rep Mark & Fran
Fallows and Dave & Cheryl Carnwell and families,
Sharon Painter also rep Neil Painter and Ken &
Alison Fallows, Alan & Lynne Ward also rep Nigel &
Philip Ward and families, Paul & Norma Knapper
also rep Mr & Mrs David Minor, Janet Hall also rep
Graham Buckett, Chris Braddock, James Winning,
Janet Milward also rep Adrian Milward, Clive
Oakden also rep Dave Upton & Barry Snow, Peter
Matthews, John Plant, Julia Brindley also rep the
Brindley family, Mark Harrison, Chris Heaton also
rep the Heaton family, Geoff & Janet Barker also rep
Peter & Janet Hurst, Austin Plant also rep Mrs E
Plant, Patricia Tams, Helen Eyre, Gayle Cullen, Alan
Bentley also rep Dorothy Harris & Mary Elkin, Errol
Mellor, Debbie Mellor, Holly Seddon, Paul Rushton,
Geoff Histead, Terry & Lesley Williams also rep
Charlie Knott, John Pointon, Jason Lovatt also rep
Hayley, Dave Scott, Mr & Mrs Terry Plant also rep
Chris Bourne, Lorna Ashmore also rep Debbie
Keates, Alan O’Keefe, David Millward, Graham
Edge, Geoff & Janet Young,
Unable to attend
Wendy Hartley & family, Norrie Bradley, Alan &
Brenda Ward, Nigel and Marcia Titterton and Family
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.
Margaret (Margie) McCutcheon
Margaret (Margie) McCutcheon passed away
peacefully on 9th July 2025 aged 67 years. Devoted
wife to Mick, loving daughter of Lillian and the late
Peter Deacon, a cherished mum to Emly and Ben,
a much-loved sister to Mary and a proud
grandmother. Margie will be deeply missed by all
who knew her.
A funeral service took place on Tuesday 29th July
2025 at St John’s Church, Kingstone at 12pm. Revd
Chris Brown led a service of thanksgiving and a
celebration of Margie’s life. Emily read a fitting
tribute about her mum and Mary read the poem “She
Is Gone” dedicated to her sister. Family and friends
shared memories and refreshments at Kingstone
Village Hall following the service. Donations
collected in memory of Margie totalled £1,300 and
has been divided between Derby and Burton
Hospitals Charity (specifically to help Burton
Hospital), The British Heart Foundation and Kidney
Research UK.
The family would like to express their sincere
thanks to all that could come and celebrate Margie’s
life, they are overwhelmed at the turn out, it could
have been so many more, but a lot of people were on
holiday, thank you to all those that sent their love and
support.
Margie was a Strong, Inspirational woman who
lit up a room with her smile and contagious laugh,
the mark she made on this earth will live on forever.
Family
Mick McCutcheon; Lillian Deacon; Emily Price;
Scott Price; Jess Price; Alfie Price; Ben McCutcheon;
Zoe Shenton; Kamron McCutcheon; Tigan Lewis-
Good; Jacob McCutcheon; Mary Minor
representing Carole Hutton and family; Hughie
Smalley representing Helen and Simon McAlpine
and Abigail and Maisie McAlpine; Ailee McIntyre;
Stuart McIntyre; Charlie, Harry and Joe McIntyre;
Paul Minor; Nic Minor; Liam and Bethany Minor;
Andy Minor; Tim Smalley representing Fion and
Ethan.
Attendees
Doug and Sandra; Jason and Cheryl Podmore;
Karen and Andrew Poyser; Sharon and Andy Hulme
Henry Hymas; Steph Black representing Helen Pegg;
Lisa Lilley; Roz and Brigg Bell representing Lynn and
Pete Clemson; Dave Gregory representing Sue;
Harry Brayne; Carol Brayne; Jane and Steve
Blackwell representing Alison and Charlie
Humphries, Gordon Glover and Jim Glover; Janet
and Charles Dale representing Oliver and Rachel
and Kerry Milson; Bronwyn and Charles Dodd
representing Stella Simpson; Fran Durose; Veronica
Gillett; Donna Crutchley representing David; Dolly
Lowndes representing Roy; Chris Callaghan; Tracey
Horsfall; Jane and Andrew Brookes; Kathleen
Brookes; Amy Gallatley representing Sean; Kelly
Bartram representing Pete; Cheryl Bradley
representing Tom; Sarah Corbishley representing
Andrew; Pete and Jane Bartram; Pauline Ridout;
Chris Hanson representing Steve and family; Shirley
and Ian Hall; Noreen Eyre representing Mick;
Kathleen Proctor; David Jones aka Trott; Jill Hollis
representing Gerald and Joe and Nick Green; Kate
Stockton representing Family; Stuart Johnson
representing Mary Madders; Ian Holden; Linda
Clemson-Holden; Ann and Andrew Collier; Ken and
Pat Beech; Angela Moore; Karen Hayward; Dorothy
Miller; Steve Derry; Martin Barker representing
family; Sue Douglas; Margaret Hobbs representing
Alan; Lindsey Price; Cybil and Ken Maxwell
representing Tony and Paddy Underhill; Rose West
representing Jane Wright and Stuart Meakin; Natasha
James; Bryan Heath; Stephen Herbert; Malcolm and
Karen Johnson; Stan and Eileen Brindley; Joy
Brazendale nee Capewell; John Mulligan; Paul and
Wendy Johnson; Bob Maxwell; Steve Archer; Cheryl
Stacey; Elizabeth Slater nee Lamb; Hildegard
Harman; Ian Graney; John and Sarah Hudson; Tina
Jeffrey representing Paul and Jess and Mel and Mick
McGinley; Katie Jeffrey; Dorothy and Cliff Cotterill
representing Lynn and Bill Pearsons; Jane Maici;
Karen Campion; Russell Plant; Jackie Palmer; Tez
Hopton; Gav Weatherer; Kelvin Weatherer; Nathan
and Vicky Poyser; Lesley Dunn; Denise Price; Karen
and Guy Hall; Linda Probyn representing family; Jack
Pilgrim; Jean Barker; Mr and Mrs A.C Whittingham;
David and Maureen Parker; Pete Roberts; Marion and
Tom Gallimore representing Michael and Luke
Gallimore and William Gallimore; Carole Deacon;
David and Deb Booth; Lynn and Colin Smith; Norma
and Lillian Smith; Jack Charlsworth; Cheryl Clark;
Matt Poyser; Andrew Short; Don and June Plant;
Chris Marston; Brian and Jane Hudson; Pete Clewes;
Chris and Tim Bevan; Dawn Attwell; Graham Tipper;
Vernon Norman; Sandra and Ron Carroll; Mark and
Karen Jennings; W.J Barker and family also
representing E.J Whittaker and all at Grove Farm;
Judy and Peter Fleeman; Wendy Dyche representing
Adam and Martin; Bill Collins; Pete Bell; Sandra
Bathew representing Richelle Bathew and Marion
Backhouse; Colin and Delia Bond representing Tina
and Helen Bond; Charlotte Bradshaw; Val Laflin
representing Peter and Della; Kathleen Jones; Katrina
Keeling representing Gordon; Colin and Sue Talbot
representing Sarah and Steve Pritchard; Chrissy and
Martin Summers representing David Rushton;
Kath Wilde representing family; John Barker;
Ann Gallimore representing Pam Collins; John and
Gillian Bettson; Liz Delf representing Mick and
Bowcock & Pursaill Solicitors, Danielle Newbon,
Jodie Attwood, Flora Aubrey, Lisa Fahy; Rachel and
Will Hayes; Philip and Janice Allport; Sharon Wain;
Sheila Bostock; Linda Pattinson representing Joe
Heath; Wendy Green; Georgina Machin representing
Andy; Wendy Loaring ; Diane Phil Derry; Roly
Richardson; John Smallwood representing Monica
and family; Judith Leedham; Susan Stubbs
representing Eddie and Pat Whittaker; Marie Gould;
Trevor Smith; Lucy Dawson; Victor Stocker; Ant
Bagnall; Shelley Cabrira; Mark, Tracey, Bobby and
Dexter Fowler; Mark Brookes; Jamie Turner; Gordon
Hudson representing John Hudson and David and
family; Edward Beeson representing Margaret; Chris
and Ken Hayes representing Nathan and Marion and
Jake Nutt; Amy Podmore; Charlotte Rigby; Stephanie
Jessop; Graham and Fiona Kerby; Pauline and Doris
Sammons; Linda Beech representing St John’s
Church, Marchington Woodlands; Heather, Karen
and Sarah from Balance Street District Nurses Team.
We have endeavoured to record the names of all
who attended. If anyone has been missed, please
accept our apologies. The family would like you to
know that your presence was truly valued and deeply
appreciated.
All Enquiries to Field Funeral Services (01538
722665), The Voice sincerely thank them for this
Funeral Report.
Edward John ‘Ed’ Wright-Bevans continued
Readyhough, Diane Page, Barry Spooner also rep
William Spooner, Peter Knobbs, George & Glynis
Fallows, Paul & Jean Oliver, John & Susan Hawkins,
Ron Brattley also rep Janet, Glenis Washburn, John
Mills also rep David Mills, Matt Rankin, Jane
Thorley also rep Allan Middleton and Keith &
Margaret Millson, Paul Keates also rep Pam Keates
& Neville Goodwin, Graham Walker also rep
Brenda, Keith & Olwyn Barningham, Robert Clowes
also rep Kathryn & family, Gerald Woodward, Janet
Rowlinson also rep Eddie & family, Christina Fantis,
Brendan Mahoney, Callum Matner, Kylie Mahoney,
Matthew Matner, Eddie & Lynn Plant, Anthony
Smith, Anthony & Judith Ward, Petula Bowman,
Steve Matner, Pat & Brenda Chell, Nick Spooner also
rep Julie, Alison Beaman also rep Alan & family,
Jimmy & Jane Braddock, Daniel Faulkner, Ray
Faulkner, Tony & Jill Seabridge, Melvyn & Margaret
Chandler, Joyce Fallows also rep Mark & Fran
Fallows and Dave & Cheryl Carnwell and families,
Sharon Painter also rep Neil Painter and Ken &
Alison Fallows, Alan & Lynne Ward also rep Nigel &
Philip Ward and families, Paul & Norma Knapper
also rep Mr & Mrs David Minor, Janet Hall also rep
Graham Buckett, Chris Braddock, James Winning,
Janet Milward also rep Adrian Milward, Clive
Oakden also rep Dave Upton & Barry Snow, Peter
Matthews, John Plant, Julia Brindley also rep the
Brindley family, Mark Harrison, Chris Heaton also
rep the Heaton family, Geoff & Janet Barker also rep
Peter & Janet Hurst, Austin Plant also rep Mrs E
Plant, Patricia Tams, Helen Eyre, Gayle Cullen, Alan
Bentley also rep Dorothy Harris & Mary Elkin, Errol
Mellor, Debbie Mellor, Holly Seddon, Paul Rushton,
Geoff Histead, Terry & Lesley Williams also rep
Charlie Knott, John Pointon, Jason Lovatt also rep
Hayley, Dave Scott, Mr & Mrs Terry Plant also rep
Chris Bourne, Lorna Ashmore also rep Debbie
Keates, Alan O’Keefe, David Millward, Graham
Edge, Geoff & Janet Young,
Unable to attend
Wendy Hartley & family, Norrie Bradley, Alan &
Brenda Ward, Nigel and Marcia Titterton and Family
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.
Margaret (Margie) McCutcheon
Margaret (Margie) McCutcheon passed away
peacefully on 9th July 2025 aged 67 years. Devoted
wife to Mick, loving daughter of Lillian and the late
Peter Deacon, a cherished mum to Emly and Ben,
a much-loved sister to Mary and a proud
grandmother. Margie will be deeply missed by all
who knew her.
A funeral service took place on Tuesday 29th July
2025 at St John’s Church, Kingstone at 12pm. Revd
Chris Brown led a service of thanksgiving and a
celebration of Margie’s life. Emily read a fitting
tribute about her mum and Mary read the poem “She
Is Gone” dedicated to her sister. Family and friends
shared memories and refreshments at Kingstone
Village Hall following the service. Donations
collected in memory of Margie totalled £1,300 and
has been divided between Derby and Burton
Hospitals Charity (specifically to help Burton
Hospital), The British Heart Foundation and Kidney
Research UK.
The family would like to express their sincere
thanks to all that could come and celebrate Margie’s
life, they are overwhelmed at the turn out, it could
have been so many more, but a lot of people were on
holiday, thank you to all those that sent their love and
support.
Margie was a Strong, Inspirational woman who
lit up a room with her smile and contagious laugh,
the mark she made on this earth will live on forever.
Family
Mick McCutcheon; Lillian Deacon; Emily Price;
Scott Price; Jess Price; Alfie Price; Ben McCutcheon;
Zoe Shenton; Kamron McCutcheon; Tigan Lewis-
Good; Jacob McCutcheon; Mary Minor
representing Carole Hutton and family; Hughie
Smalley representing Helen and Simon McAlpine
and Abigail and Maisie McAlpine; Ailee McIntyre;
Stuart McIntyre; Charlie, Harry and Joe McIntyre;
Paul Minor; Nic Minor; Liam and Bethany Minor;
Andy Minor; Tim Smalley representing Fion and
Ethan.
Attendees
Doug and Sandra; Jason and Cheryl Podmore;
Karen and Andrew Poyser; Sharon and Andy Hulme
Henry Hymas; Steph Black representing Helen Pegg;
Lisa Lilley; Roz and Brigg Bell representing Lynn and
Pete Clemson; Dave Gregory representing Sue;
Harry Brayne; Carol Brayne; Jane and Steve
Blackwell representing Alison and Charlie
Humphries, Gordon Glover and Jim Glover; Janet
and Charles Dale representing Oliver and Rachel
and Kerry Milson; Bronwyn and Charles Dodd
representing Stella Simpson; Fran Durose; Veronica
Gillett; Donna Crutchley representing David; Dolly
Lowndes representing Roy; Chris Callaghan; Tracey
Horsfall; Jane and Andrew Brookes; Kathleen
Brookes; Amy Gallatley representing Sean; Kelly
Bartram representing Pete; Cheryl Bradley
representing Tom; Sarah Corbishley representing
Andrew; Pete and Jane Bartram; Pauline Ridout;
Chris Hanson representing Steve and family; Shirley
and Ian Hall; Noreen Eyre representing Mick;
Kathleen Proctor; David Jones aka Trott; Jill Hollis
representing Gerald and Joe and Nick Green; Kate
Stockton representing Family; Stuart Johnson
representing Mary Madders; Ian Holden; Linda
Clemson-Holden; Ann and Andrew Collier; Ken and
Pat Beech; Angela Moore; Karen Hayward; Dorothy
Miller; Steve Derry; Martin Barker representing
family; Sue Douglas; Margaret Hobbs representing
Alan; Lindsey Price; Cybil and Ken Maxwell
representing Tony and Paddy Underhill; Rose West
representing Jane Wright and Stuart Meakin; Natasha
James; Bryan Heath; Stephen Herbert; Malcolm and
Karen Johnson; Stan and Eileen Brindley; Joy
Brazendale nee Capewell; John Mulligan; Paul and
Wendy Johnson; Bob Maxwell; Steve Archer; Cheryl
Stacey; Elizabeth Slater nee Lamb; Hildegard
Harman; Ian Graney; John and Sarah Hudson; Tina
Jeffrey representing Paul and Jess and Mel and Mick
McGinley; Katie Jeffrey; Dorothy and Cliff Cotterill
representing Lynn and Bill Pearsons; Jane Maici;
Karen Campion; Russell Plant; Jackie Palmer; Tez
Hopton; Gav Weatherer; Kelvin Weatherer; Nathan
and Vicky Poyser; Lesley Dunn; Denise Price; Karen
and Guy Hall; Linda Probyn representing family; Jack
Pilgrim; Jean Barker; Mr and Mrs A.C Whittingham;
David and Maureen Parker; Pete Roberts; Marion and
Tom Gallimore representing Michael and Luke
Gallimore and William Gallimore; Carole Deacon;
David and Deb Booth; Lynn and Colin Smith; Norma
and Lillian Smith; Jack Charlsworth; Cheryl Clark;
Matt Poyser; Andrew Short; Don and June Plant;
Chris Marston; Brian and Jane Hudson; Pete Clewes;
Chris and Tim Bevan; Dawn Attwell; Graham Tipper;
Vernon Norman; Sandra and Ron Carroll; Mark and
Karen Jennings; W.J Barker and family also
representing E.J Whittaker and all at Grove Farm;
Judy and Peter Fleeman; Wendy Dyche representing
Adam and Martin; Bill Collins; Pete Bell; Sandra
Bathew representing Richelle Bathew and Marion
Backhouse; Colin and Delia Bond representing Tina
and Helen Bond; Charlotte Bradshaw; Val Laflin
representing Peter and Della; Kathleen Jones; Katrina
Keeling representing Gordon; Colin and Sue Talbot
representing Sarah and Steve Pritchard; Chrissy and
Martin Summers representing David Rushton;
Kath Wilde representing family; John Barker;
Ann Gallimore representing Pam Collins; John and
Gillian Bettson; Liz Delf representing Mick and
Bowcock & Pursaill Solicitors, Danielle Newbon,
Jodie Attwood, Flora Aubrey, Lisa Fahy; Rachel and
Will Hayes; Philip and Janice Allport; Sharon Wain;
Sheila Bostock; Linda Pattinson representing Joe
Heath; Wendy Green; Georgina Machin representing
Andy; Wendy Loaring ; Diane Phil Derry; Roly
Richardson; John Smallwood representing Monica
and family; Judith Leedham; Susan Stubbs
representing Eddie and Pat Whittaker; Marie Gould;
Trevor Smith; Lucy Dawson; Victor Stocker; Ant
Bagnall; Shelley Cabrira; Mark, Tracey, Bobby and
Dexter Fowler; Mark Brookes; Jamie Turner; Gordon
Hudson representing John Hudson and David and
family; Edward Beeson representing Margaret; Chris
and Ken Hayes representing Nathan and Marion and
Jake Nutt; Amy Podmore; Charlotte Rigby; Stephanie
Jessop; Graham and Fiona Kerby; Pauline and Doris
Sammons; Linda Beech representing St John’s
Church, Marchington Woodlands; Heather, Karen
and Sarah from Balance Street District Nurses Team.
We have endeavoured to record the names of all
who attended. If anyone has been missed, please
accept our apologies. The family would like you to
know that your presence was truly valued and deeply
appreciated.
All Enquiries to Field Funeral Services (01538
722665), The Voice sincerely thank them for this
Funeral Report.
Edward John ‘Ed’ Wright-Bevans continued
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Terence ‘Terry’ Hathaway
The funeral service for the
late Mr. Terence
Hathaway, known to many
as Terry, who passed away
on 15th August 2025, aged
86 years, of Cheadle, took
place on Thursday, 11th
September at Cheadle
Parish Church.
Family and friends
gathered to celebrate his
life, with Rev. Garry Higgs
officiating the service. The
chosen hymns, Abide With
Me and In the Bleak
Midwinter., Terry was laid
to rest in Cheadle
Cemetery following the
service. Donations received
in his memory were kindly
collected in support of the
Salvation Army.
Family
Jeanette Hathaway (Wife), Jill & Pete Shaw (Daughter & Son in law), Alan
& Tina Hathaway (Son & Daughter in law)
Grandchildren and Partners
John Shaw & Melanie Paterson, Katie Hathaway & Tom Janke, Amy Shaw
& Sean Wagstaff, Keith Hathaway also rep Shirley (Brother & Sister in law),
Ann & Arnold Twigg (Sister & Brother in law)
Nephews and Nieces
Karen Sellers also rep Trevor & family, Julie Shaw also rep Roger & family,
Dean Hathaway, Daryl Hathaway, Stephen & Samantha Twigg, Michelle &
Graham Stubbs
Cousins
Basil & Sheila Weston also rep Dorothy Bostock
Bearers
John Shaw, Sean Wagstaff, Tom Holdcroft, Tom Janke
Organist
Andrew Hall
Others present
John Cox, Rebecca Spooner also rep Anne Spooner, Sharon Townsend also
Brian Townsend, Ken & Deb Finney, Samantha Bentley also rep Glyn Bentley,
Heather Bentley also rep Margaret & Stan Shaw, John & Jennifer Coxon, Tony
Beardmore also rep family, Terry Prince also rep Josie Finney & families, Rob
Beardmore also rep Lee & Alvin Beardmore, Michael & Susan Harrington also
rep Julie & Kevin Waltho & Stephanie Harrington, Paul Forrester, Paul & Karen
Adams also rep Vera James, Tina Fallows also rep Beth Fallows & Gaya Pickett,
Dave Keates also rep Andrew & Sandra Walker, Angela Jones also rep
Christopher Jones & Gillian Edge, Tracy McCauley also rep Andy Goodinson
and Mandy & Steve Prince, Paul Mottram, Peter Bennett also rep Sharon, Lynn
Smith, Dennis Bentley, John Pattinson also rep Barbara, Mr & Mrs Anthony
Brown, Mick Woodard, Dave & Karen Plant also rep Louise & family, Roy
Brattley also rep Sue, John Keates, Graham Smith also rep family & Peter
Johnson, Melanie Mellor, Mark Brattley, David Rees, Alan Morris, Pamela
Tonkinson, Margaret Hudson, Emma Brown, Phil Prince also rep Leon Smith,
David Walker, Tony Holmes, Mark Harrington
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.
James William ‘Bill’
Bridgett
The funeral service for the
late Mr. James William
Bridgett known as Bill
passed away on 13th August
2025 and took place on
Wednesday 3rd September
at Cheadle Parish Church
where friends and family
gathered to celebrate his
life.
Rev. Garry Higgs
officiated the service and the
chosen hymns were The Old
Rugged Cross and Abide
With Me, the music included
Always by Patsey Cline as
entrance music, There You’ll
Be by Faith Hill and You’re
My Best Friend by Don
Williams as recessional
music.
Bill was laid to rest in
Cheadle Cemetery.
Donations received in Bill’s
memory were collected for
the Stroke Association.
Family
Ann Bridgett (Wife), Jane & Gary Carr (Daughter & Son in law), Caroline
& Mark Hambleton (Daughter & Son in law), Elsie Johnson (Sister), Christine
Bridgett (Sister in law), Jean Plant (Sister in law), Dennis Bentley (Brother in
law), Sandra Bridgett (Sister in law)
Grandchildren and Partners
Dalton Thomas & Dominique Holmes, Kieran Carr & Keasha Pye, Alisha
Carr, Darcey Burke
Nephews and Nieces
Joanne & Chris Howson, Julie Francis, Sue Brown, Donna Bridgett, Tracy
Johnson, Wayne Bridgett
Great Nieces
Georgia Bridgett also rep Shauna
Bearers
Gary Carr, Kieran Carr, Mark Hambleton, Dalton Thomas
Organist
Andrew Hall
Others present
Ken & Jill Plant, Jane Eyre, Janice Moore, Brenda Mills, Peter & Jean
Beardmore, Margaret Geal, Peter & Barbara Braddock, Terry Prince also rep
Tony & Alan Prince, Sheila Woodard, Keith & Sandra Carr also rep Colin &
Josie Carr, Tony Beardmore also rep family and Fred Stoddard & family, Terry
Carr, Jim Clark, Patsy Titterton, John & Jeanette Chandler, Mike Ward also rep
family and Bill & Mary Elkins, Margaret Pointon also rep Vicky Johnson &
Sarah Proby, Gwen Johnson also rep family, Graham Callear also rep family,
Ken & Sue Mace, Sam Roden, Geoffrey Ward, Roy Brattley also rep Susan, Tony
Carr, Ian Gething, Dave Forrester, Jason Forrester, Nicholas Burke & Tracy
Fairbanks, Viv Plant, Ray & Pauline Derbyshire, Robert & Eunice Morrison.
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.
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Terence ‘Terry’ Hathaway
The funeral service for the
late Mr. Terence
Hathaway, known to many
as Terry, who passed away
on 15th August 2025, aged
86 years, of Cheadle, took
place on Thursday, 11th
September at Cheadle
Parish Church.
Family and friends
gathered to celebrate his
life, with Rev. Garry Higgs
officiating the service. The
chosen hymns, Abide With
Me and In the Bleak
Midwinter., Terry was laid
to rest in Cheadle
Cemetery following the
service. Donations received
in his memory were kindly
collected in support of the
Salvation Army.
Family
Jeanette Hathaway (Wife), Jill & Pete Shaw (Daughter & Son in law), Alan
& Tina Hathaway (Son & Daughter in law)
Grandchildren and Partners
John Shaw & Melanie Paterson, Katie Hathaway & Tom Janke, Amy Shaw
& Sean Wagstaff, Keith Hathaway also rep Shirley (Brother & Sister in law),
Ann & Arnold Twigg (Sister & Brother in law)
Nephews and Nieces
Karen Sellers also rep Trevor & family, Julie Shaw also rep Roger & family,
Dean Hathaway, Daryl Hathaway, Stephen & Samantha Twigg, Michelle &
Graham Stubbs
Cousins
Basil & Sheila Weston also rep Dorothy Bostock
Bearers
John Shaw, Sean Wagstaff, Tom Holdcroft, Tom Janke
Organist
Andrew Hall
Others present
John Cox, Rebecca Spooner also rep Anne Spooner, Sharon Townsend also
Brian Townsend, Ken & Deb Finney, Samantha Bentley also rep Glyn Bentley,
Heather Bentley also rep Margaret & Stan Shaw, John & Jennifer Coxon, Tony
Beardmore also rep family, Terry Prince also rep Josie Finney & families, Rob
Beardmore also rep Lee & Alvin Beardmore, Michael & Susan Harrington also
rep Julie & Kevin Waltho & Stephanie Harrington, Paul Forrester, Paul & Karen
Adams also rep Vera James, Tina Fallows also rep Beth Fallows & Gaya Pickett,
Dave Keates also rep Andrew & Sandra Walker, Angela Jones also rep
Christopher Jones & Gillian Edge, Tracy McCauley also rep Andy Goodinson
and Mandy & Steve Prince, Paul Mottram, Peter Bennett also rep Sharon, Lynn
Smith, Dennis Bentley, John Pattinson also rep Barbara, Mr & Mrs Anthony
Brown, Mick Woodard, Dave & Karen Plant also rep Louise & family, Roy
Brattley also rep Sue, John Keates, Graham Smith also rep family & Peter
Johnson, Melanie Mellor, Mark Brattley, David Rees, Alan Morris, Pamela
Tonkinson, Margaret Hudson, Emma Brown, Phil Prince also rep Leon Smith,
David Walker, Tony Holmes, Mark Harrington
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.
James William ‘Bill’
Bridgett
The funeral service for the
late Mr. James William
Bridgett known as Bill
passed away on 13th August
2025 and took place on
Wednesday 3rd September
at Cheadle Parish Church
where friends and family
gathered to celebrate his
life.
Rev. Garry Higgs
officiated the service and the
chosen hymns were The Old
Rugged Cross and Abide
With Me, the music included
Always by Patsey Cline as
entrance music, There You’ll
Be by Faith Hill and You’re
My Best Friend by Don
Williams as recessional
music.
Bill was laid to rest in
Cheadle Cemetery.
Donations received in Bill’s
memory were collected for
the Stroke Association.
Family
Ann Bridgett (Wife), Jane & Gary Carr (Daughter & Son in law), Caroline
& Mark Hambleton (Daughter & Son in law), Elsie Johnson (Sister), Christine
Bridgett (Sister in law), Jean Plant (Sister in law), Dennis Bentley (Brother in
law), Sandra Bridgett (Sister in law)
Grandchildren and Partners
Dalton Thomas & Dominique Holmes, Kieran Carr & Keasha Pye, Alisha
Carr, Darcey Burke
Nephews and Nieces
Joanne & Chris Howson, Julie Francis, Sue Brown, Donna Bridgett, Tracy
Johnson, Wayne Bridgett
Great Nieces
Georgia Bridgett also rep Shauna
Bearers
Gary Carr, Kieran Carr, Mark Hambleton, Dalton Thomas
Organist
Andrew Hall
Others present
Ken & Jill Plant, Jane Eyre, Janice Moore, Brenda Mills, Peter & Jean
Beardmore, Margaret Geal, Peter & Barbara Braddock, Terry Prince also rep
Tony & Alan Prince, Sheila Woodard, Keith & Sandra Carr also rep Colin &
Josie Carr, Tony Beardmore also rep family and Fred Stoddard & family, Terry
Carr, Jim Clark, Patsy Titterton, John & Jeanette Chandler, Mike Ward also rep
family and Bill & Mary Elkins, Margaret Pointon also rep Vicky Johnson &
Sarah Proby, Gwen Johnson also rep family, Graham Callear also rep family,
Ken & Sue Mace, Sam Roden, Geoffrey Ward, Roy Brattley also rep Susan, Tony
Carr, Ian Gething, Dave Forrester, Jason Forrester, Nicholas Burke & Tracy
Fairbanks, Viv Plant, Ray & Pauline Derbyshire, Robert & Eunice Morrison.
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.
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Alan George Thompson
The funeral service for
Alan George Thompson,
who passed away
peacefully on 8th
September in the loving
arms of his wife, Jill, was
held on 23rd September at
Cheadle Parish Church,
where friends and family
gathered to celebrate his
life. Rev. Garry Higgs
officiated the service and
the music chosen by Jill
and the family included
Unchained Melody by The
Righteous Brothers and
Simply the Best by Tina
Turner as recessional
music. The hymns were
Jealous of the Angels by
Donna Taggart and How Great Thou Art by Russell Watson. Alan was then
laid to rest at Cheadle Cemetery and attendees gathered at Cheadle Cricket
Club following the service to continue to share memories. The donations
received amounted to £200 and will go towards a commemorative bench to
be erected in Alan’s memory.
Alan was born on 18th November 1951 to parents Ray and Maud. The third
of four siblings: Graham, the late Derek, and the late Elaine. Alan spent nearly
his entire life in the same cherished family home, moving there as a child and
remaining for 71 years.
He left Mackenzie School at 15 and began work at the Manitube Plant in
Cheadle before joining Blythe Colours followed by Johnson Matthey. Alan
remained there for 30 years until retiring after a heart attack while on holiday
in Cyprus. Though his travels became limited, Spain remained a firm favourite,
holding lots of special memories. Alan loved a Sunday roast with his family, a
pint poured by his grandson Dan, and a flutter on the horses - especially at
Chester races. He enjoyed daily walks and playing cribbage until his health
declined in later years.
Alan and Jill shared 51 years of marriage together and were proud parents
to daughters, Sue and Sharon. Sharon remained nearby and was always by his
side while Sue, who moved to Australia in 2006, remained closely connected
through regular chats and visits, including treasured holidays in 2011 and 2022.
Alan was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren and one great great-
grandchild.
Sincere thanks go to Andy and all the team at JP Keates & Son for their
continual support, care and compassion, to our family bearers for their
honourable duty, and to the Dolly Birds and the Cricket Club for the catering.
We are deeply grateful for all the kind messages and sympathy cards, especially
from Alan’s crib team. A heartfelt thanks to all who sent flowers and messages,
your support is deeply appreciated.
Family
Jill Thompson (Wife), Sharon & Simon Whittingham (Daughter & Son in
law), Dan Whittingham & Bethany Callcott (Grandson & Partner), Graham
Thompson (Brother), Susan, Steve, Stephanie & Olivia (Daughter & family in
Australia were unable to attend)
Nieces and Nephews
Mark Thompson & Kay Hargrave, Kieron Bettany, Craig Thompson also
rep Jeannette Thompson, Jenny Austin also rep David Austin, Graham Nutt
and Alan & Lynne Nutt, Carl Nutt also rep Ruth, Zoe Thompson & Mark
Haughton, Kirsty Bettany & Josh Blundred
Great Niece
Hannah Thompson
Cousins
Christine Keeling, Gary & Julie Keeling, Gail & Darren Jones, Bearers, Craig
Thompson, Mark Thompson, Dan Whittingham, Phil Plant
Others present
Gordon & Jean Chandler also rep Garry & Lyn, Basil & Christine Capewell,
Neil Somerville, Gilbert Mould also rep Cheadle & District Crib League, Linda
Williams, James Wood, Bryan & Marjorie Plant also rep Alison & Matthew
Nelson, Graham & Norma Barks, and Ronnie & Linda Marrow, Philip Plant,
Mabel Edwards, Gary & Glenda Hassall, Trevor & Ann Plant also rep Paul &
Mark, Doreen Nutt also rep Ken, Mark & Julie Plant also rep Terry Plant, John
Lowe also rep Valerie, Joan Grattage, Andrea Plant, Sam Hancock, Malcolm
Eccleston, Melvyn & Margaret Chandler also rep family, Brady Gallagher, John
Keates, Barry Callear, Dave & Karen Plant also rep Louise & family, John &
Barbara Pattinson, Janet Goldstraw also rep Ray, David & Christine Shaw,
Robert & Eunice Morrison also rep family, Sheila Weston also rep Basil, Graham
& Kim Forrester, Howard Heath. David Walker, Tony Holmes, Mark Harrington
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.
Eric ‘Brian’ Sims
The funeral service for
Eric Brian Sims ‘Brian’
who passed away on 24th
July 2025, took place on
Thursday 21st August at
Cheadle Parish Church
where friends and family
gathered to celebrate his
life.
Rev. Garry Higgs
officiated the service and
the chosen hymns were All
things Bright and Beautiful
and There is a Green Hill
Far Away, the music
included Country Roads by
John Denver as entrance
music and You’ll Never
Walk Alone by Gerry and
The Pacemakers as
recessional music. Brian
was laid to rest in Cheadle
Cemetery with his late wife Ann, now reunited. Attendees were warmly invited
to refreshments at Cheadle Cricket Club to continue to share memories.
Donations received in Brian’s memory were collected for Cancer Research UK.
Family
Jackie & David Poole (Daughter & Son in law), Nicola Sims & Colin Woollett
(Daughter & Partner)
Grandchildren and Partners
Sam Campbell & Chloe Shaw, Henry Poole & Lauren Leech
Great Grandchildren
Riley Campbell, Mason Campbell, Margaret & Anthony Mottram (Sister &
Brother in law), also rep Nigel Mottram, Sylvia Cooper (Sister), John & Ann
Sims (Brother & Sister in law), Doreen Campbell (Sister), also rep Stephen &
Joanne Campbell, Sue Sims (Sister in law), Sheila Sims (Sister in law), also rep
Adrian & Lisa Sims, Barry & Gladys Snape (Brother in law & Sister in law),
Charles Kirk (Brother in law)
Nephews and Nieces
John Kirk & Susan Asbury, Claire & Mark Smith, Richard Kirk & Chelsea
Mills, Claire Sims, Dawn Sims, Julie Sims, Melvyn & Jacqueline Sims, Carol
Torr also rep Julie & Anthony Findlow, Tracey Goldstraw & Mark Coates also
rep Charlie, Georgia, Jack & Woody, Jen & Rob Selway, Ken & Joy Cooper, Kelly
Snape-Hill, Deborah & Paul Lee also rep Meredith, Bridgett Dickin, Robert
Campbell, Graham & Debbie Cooper, Paul Snape
Great Nephews and Spouse
George Kirk, Charlie & Cassie Kirk
Cousins
Graham Sims, Malcolm Sims, Yvonne Sims, Cheryl Simcock, Gwen Murfin
Bearers
Sam Campbell, Henry Poole, Ade Shaw, Charlie Kirk, Melvyn Sims, Ken
Cooper
Organist
Andrew Hall
Others present
Cliff & Yvonne Mellor, Colleen O’Neill, Jeanette Salt, Derek Woollett, Paul
Woollett, Dave Wareham, Colleen Danks, Peter Key, Judith Cann also rep
Robin, Mel Avery, Helen Carnwell, Claire Tatton, Jill Bryan, Nicola Burnett also
rep Stacey & family, Alan & Yvonne Gough, Wayne & Deborah Whieldon,
Margaret Redfearn also rep Sarah Redfearn, Stephen Keeling, Joe Page, Katie
Rowe, Matt Burton
The family would like to thank everyone for attending the service and for
the generous donations received for Cancer Research UK.
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.
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Alan George Thompson
The funeral service for
Alan George Thompson,
who passed away
peacefully on 8th
September in the loving
arms of his wife, Jill, was
held on 23rd September at
Cheadle Parish Church,
where friends and family
gathered to celebrate his
life. Rev. Garry Higgs
officiated the service and
the music chosen by Jill
and the family included
Unchained Melody by The
Righteous Brothers and
Simply the Best by Tina
Turner as recessional
music. The hymns were
Jealous of the Angels by
Donna Taggart and How Great Thou Art by Russell Watson. Alan was then
laid to rest at Cheadle Cemetery and attendees gathered at Cheadle Cricket
Club following the service to continue to share memories. The donations
received amounted to £200 and will go towards a commemorative bench to
be erected in Alan’s memory.
Alan was born on 18th November 1951 to parents Ray and Maud. The third
of four siblings: Graham, the late Derek, and the late Elaine. Alan spent nearly
his entire life in the same cherished family home, moving there as a child and
remaining for 71 years.
He left Mackenzie School at 15 and began work at the Manitube Plant in
Cheadle before joining Blythe Colours followed by Johnson Matthey. Alan
remained there for 30 years until retiring after a heart attack while on holiday
in Cyprus. Though his travels became limited, Spain remained a firm favourite,
holding lots of special memories. Alan loved a Sunday roast with his family, a
pint poured by his grandson Dan, and a flutter on the horses - especially at
Chester races. He enjoyed daily walks and playing cribbage until his health
declined in later years.
Alan and Jill shared 51 years of marriage together and were proud parents
to daughters, Sue and Sharon. Sharon remained nearby and was always by his
side while Sue, who moved to Australia in 2006, remained closely connected
through regular chats and visits, including treasured holidays in 2011 and 2022.
Alan was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren and one great great-
grandchild.
Sincere thanks go to Andy and all the team at JP Keates & Son for their
continual support, care and compassion, to our family bearers for their
honourable duty, and to the Dolly Birds and the Cricket Club for the catering.
We are deeply grateful for all the kind messages and sympathy cards, especially
from Alan’s crib team. A heartfelt thanks to all who sent flowers and messages,
your support is deeply appreciated.
Family
Jill Thompson (Wife), Sharon & Simon Whittingham (Daughter & Son in
law), Dan Whittingham & Bethany Callcott (Grandson & Partner), Graham
Thompson (Brother), Susan, Steve, Stephanie & Olivia (Daughter & family in
Australia were unable to attend)
Nieces and Nephews
Mark Thompson & Kay Hargrave, Kieron Bettany, Craig Thompson also
rep Jeannette Thompson, Jenny Austin also rep David Austin, Graham Nutt
and Alan & Lynne Nutt, Carl Nutt also rep Ruth, Zoe Thompson & Mark
Haughton, Kirsty Bettany & Josh Blundred
Great Niece
Hannah Thompson
Cousins
Christine Keeling, Gary & Julie Keeling, Gail & Darren Jones, Bearers, Craig
Thompson, Mark Thompson, Dan Whittingham, Phil Plant
Others present
Gordon & Jean Chandler also rep Garry & Lyn, Basil & Christine Capewell,
Neil Somerville, Gilbert Mould also rep Cheadle & District Crib League, Linda
Williams, James Wood, Bryan & Marjorie Plant also rep Alison & Matthew
Nelson, Graham & Norma Barks, and Ronnie & Linda Marrow, Philip Plant,
Mabel Edwards, Gary & Glenda Hassall, Trevor & Ann Plant also rep Paul &
Mark, Doreen Nutt also rep Ken, Mark & Julie Plant also rep Terry Plant, John
Lowe also rep Valerie, Joan Grattage, Andrea Plant, Sam Hancock, Malcolm
Eccleston, Melvyn & Margaret Chandler also rep family, Brady Gallagher, John
Keates, Barry Callear, Dave & Karen Plant also rep Louise & family, John &
Barbara Pattinson, Janet Goldstraw also rep Ray, David & Christine Shaw,
Robert & Eunice Morrison also rep family, Sheila Weston also rep Basil, Graham
& Kim Forrester, Howard Heath. David Walker, Tony Holmes, Mark Harrington
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.
Eric ‘Brian’ Sims
The funeral service for
Eric Brian Sims ‘Brian’
who passed away on 24th
July 2025, took place on
Thursday 21st August at
Cheadle Parish Church
where friends and family
gathered to celebrate his
life.
Rev. Garry Higgs
officiated the service and
the chosen hymns were All
things Bright and Beautiful
and There is a Green Hill
Far Away, the music
included Country Roads by
John Denver as entrance
music and You’ll Never
Walk Alone by Gerry and
The Pacemakers as
recessional music. Brian
was laid to rest in Cheadle
Cemetery with his late wife Ann, now reunited. Attendees were warmly invited
to refreshments at Cheadle Cricket Club to continue to share memories.
Donations received in Brian’s memory were collected for Cancer Research UK.
Family
Jackie & David Poole (Daughter & Son in law), Nicola Sims & Colin Woollett
(Daughter & Partner)
Grandchildren and Partners
Sam Campbell & Chloe Shaw, Henry Poole & Lauren Leech
Great Grandchildren
Riley Campbell, Mason Campbell, Margaret & Anthony Mottram (Sister &
Brother in law), also rep Nigel Mottram, Sylvia Cooper (Sister), John & Ann
Sims (Brother & Sister in law), Doreen Campbell (Sister), also rep Stephen &
Joanne Campbell, Sue Sims (Sister in law), Sheila Sims (Sister in law), also rep
Adrian & Lisa Sims, Barry & Gladys Snape (Brother in law & Sister in law),
Charles Kirk (Brother in law)
Nephews and Nieces
John Kirk & Susan Asbury, Claire & Mark Smith, Richard Kirk & Chelsea
Mills, Claire Sims, Dawn Sims, Julie Sims, Melvyn & Jacqueline Sims, Carol
Torr also rep Julie & Anthony Findlow, Tracey Goldstraw & Mark Coates also
rep Charlie, Georgia, Jack & Woody, Jen & Rob Selway, Ken & Joy Cooper, Kelly
Snape-Hill, Deborah & Paul Lee also rep Meredith, Bridgett Dickin, Robert
Campbell, Graham & Debbie Cooper, Paul Snape
Great Nephews and Spouse
George Kirk, Charlie & Cassie Kirk
Cousins
Graham Sims, Malcolm Sims, Yvonne Sims, Cheryl Simcock, Gwen Murfin
Bearers
Sam Campbell, Henry Poole, Ade Shaw, Charlie Kirk, Melvyn Sims, Ken
Cooper
Organist
Andrew Hall
Others present
Cliff & Yvonne Mellor, Colleen O’Neill, Jeanette Salt, Derek Woollett, Paul
Woollett, Dave Wareham, Colleen Danks, Peter Key, Judith Cann also rep
Robin, Mel Avery, Helen Carnwell, Claire Tatton, Jill Bryan, Nicola Burnett also
rep Stacey & family, Alan & Yvonne Gough, Wayne & Deborah Whieldon,
Margaret Redfearn also rep Sarah Redfearn, Stephen Keeling, Joe Page, Katie
Rowe, Matt Burton
The family would like to thank everyone for attending the service and for
the generous donations received for Cancer Research UK.
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.
Everyone
loves TheVoice
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5
From our last issue…
Cheadle’s Janet Thursfield has identified lots of people on the Issue 131
September Voice Good Old Days Pages. Janet says: “Photo Number 5 -
Many congratulations on printing a great photo of Brough, Nicholson
& Hall Employees at the Cheadle Silk Mill. It evoked many happy
memories for me. I can name nearly everyone on the photo so here
goes:
Back row: Ken Crook, Basil Weston ? -Simcox ? Gordon Rhodes, Fred
Brattley, Billy Coxon, Alan Brattley, Terry Bates, Alan Birch.
Second row: Alf Hatton, Cyril Spooner, Barry Barker, Arthur
Davenhall, John Campion, David Lovatt, Frederick Woodward ? ? -
Snow, Alf Malkin.
Third row: George Key, John Lovatt, Frank Titterton, Harold Pegg
(Manager), Mr Pollard, Arthur Finch, Bill Goldstraw.
Front row: Carnwell.
Photo Credits: 1: Joan Titterton, Cheadle. 2 & 3: Allan Chapman. 4: Paul Frith, Cheadle. 5: Howard Gould, Uttoxeter.
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From our last issue…
Cheadle’s Janet Thursfield has identified lots of people on the Issue 131
September Voice Good Old Days Pages. Janet says: “Photo Number 5 -
Many congratulations on printing a great photo of Brough, Nicholson
& Hall Employees at the Cheadle Silk Mill. It evoked many happy
memories for me. I can name nearly everyone on the photo so here
goes:
Back row: Ken Crook, Basil Weston ? -Simcox ? Gordon Rhodes, Fred
Brattley, Billy Coxon, Alan Brattley, Terry Bates, Alan Birch.
Second row: Alf Hatton, Cyril Spooner, Barry Barker, Arthur
Davenhall, John Campion, David Lovatt, Frederick Woodward ? ? -
Snow, Alf Malkin.
Third row: George Key, John Lovatt, Frank Titterton, Harold Pegg
(Manager), Mr Pollard, Arthur Finch, Bill Goldstraw.
Front row: Carnwell.
Photo Credits: 1: Joan Titterton, Cheadle. 2 & 3: Allan Chapman. 4: Paul Frith, Cheadle. 5: Howard Gould, Uttoxeter.
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1951 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front, Margaret Burton, Pat Wilson, Pat
Harrison, Joan Bentley, Jean Swanwick (Queen,) Barbara Smith, Barbara Burton,
Joan Stevenson, Norma Stevenson, Margaret Carpenter, Rear Vilma Johnson
(retiring Queen,) Miss Keeling. (S. A. Johnson 1951.)
1955 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front. Brian Egerton, Carol Braddow, Carol
Lowndes, Carolyn Hill, Joan Harrison, Rosemary Tedstone, Margaret Chell. Centre,
June Winship, Pat Keeling, Diane Ratcliffe, Miss H. Stonehouse, Pat Wilson (Queen,)
Joan Parsons (retiring Queen,) Pat Samuels, Gillian Morley. Rear, Leonard Parsons,
Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey, Thomas Gaunt, Jim Hibberd. (S. A. Johnson Johnson 1954.)
1952 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen 1952 – Front, Peter Swanwick, Joan Bentley,
Barbara Smith, John Lowe, Janet Florence (Queen,) Leon Hibberd, Ken Bradley.
Rear, Joan Stevenson, Pat Harrison, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffery, Jean Swanwick (retiring
Queen,) Mrs Jeffrey, Eileen Parsons, Esme Richardson, Linda Walker, Irene Durose.
(S. A. Johnson 1952.)
1956 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front, George Blood, Margaret Gregory, Janis
Jones, Margaret Egerton, Denise Brown, Mrs M. Gamble, June Buckley (Queen,) Pat
Wilson (retiring Queen,) Carolyn Hill, Carol Lowndes, June Winship, Carol
Braddow, Brian Egerton. Rear, Sylvia Leese, Pauline Helsby, Leonard Parsons, Jim
Hibberd, June Blood, Pat Podmore, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey. (S. A. Johnson 1956.)
1953 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front, John Lowe, Ken Bradley, Leon
Hibberd, Betty Lowe (Queen,) June Blood, Yvonne Parsons, Pat Bullock. Rear, Linda
Walker, Irene Durose, Esme Richardson, Eileen Parsons, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey,
Janet Florence (retiring Queen,) Mrs D. Prall, Mary Grindey, Margaret Wilson. (S.
A. Johnson 1953.)
1957 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front, David Bettany, Christine Keeling, Pat
Blood, Christine Washbourne, Valerie Henshaw, Ena Walker (Queen,) Mrs Grey,
Janis Jones, Denise Brown, George Blood. Rear, Monica Abba, Mr Norman Grey,
Audrey Gregory, June Buckley (retiring Queen,) Sylvia Leese, Pauline Helsby,
Margaret Egerton, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffery. (S. A. Johnson 1957.)
1954 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front Maureen Oldham, Pat Bullock, Yvonne
Parsons, June Blood, Joan Parsons (Queen,) Margaret Chell, Pat Samuel, Gillian
Morley, Rosemary Tedstone, Joan Harrison. Rear R. Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey, Mary
Grindey, Leonard Parsons, Margaret Wilson, Hon. Mrs Dawson, Betty Lowe
(retiring Queen,) Jim Hibberd, Thomas Gaunt. (S. A. Johnson 1954.)
1958 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen 1958. Front, Marilyn Oldham, Sheila Oldham,
Rose Copestake, Jacqueline Copestake, Norma Stevenson (Queen,) Sylvia Gregory,
Eileen Abba, Frank Gregory (Crown bearer.) Right rear Ena Walker (retiring Queen,)
Sylvia Gregory, Monica Abba, front Christine Washbourne, Christine Keeling, Pat
Blood, David Bettany, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey. (S. A. Johnson 1958.)
S
ince at least the 1920’s, Rocester has regularly crowned two Queens, one
being crowned at the village carnival, the Carnival Queen, the second at St
Michaels Church’s annual garden fete held on the Vicarage lawn, the Rose
Queen. You will note in the caption for 1951 that Vilma Johnson was the retiring
Queen. Vilma had been crowned in 1940 & was the last Queen to be crowned
before the second world war led to the suspension of both Carnivals & Garden
Fetes. The first post war Carnival was in 1949 then, in 1951, the annual Church
Fete was revived soon after the arrival of Revd. Jeffery.
Rose Queens
Introductory note by Bill Woodier.
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Harrison, Joan Bentley, Jean Swanwick (Queen,) Barbara Smith, Barbara Burton,
Joan Stevenson, Norma Stevenson, Margaret Carpenter, Rear Vilma Johnson
(retiring Queen,) Miss Keeling. (S. A. Johnson 1951.)
1955 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front. Brian Egerton, Carol Braddow, Carol
Lowndes, Carolyn Hill, Joan Harrison, Rosemary Tedstone, Margaret Chell. Centre,
June Winship, Pat Keeling, Diane Ratcliffe, Miss H. Stonehouse, Pat Wilson (Queen,)
Joan Parsons (retiring Queen,) Pat Samuels, Gillian Morley. Rear, Leonard Parsons,
Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey, Thomas Gaunt, Jim Hibberd. (S. A. Johnson Johnson 1954.)
1952 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen 1952 – Front, Peter Swanwick, Joan Bentley,
Barbara Smith, John Lowe, Janet Florence (Queen,) Leon Hibberd, Ken Bradley.
Rear, Joan Stevenson, Pat Harrison, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffery, Jean Swanwick (retiring
Queen,) Mrs Jeffrey, Eileen Parsons, Esme Richardson, Linda Walker, Irene Durose.
(S. A. Johnson 1952.)
1956 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front, George Blood, Margaret Gregory, Janis
Jones, Margaret Egerton, Denise Brown, Mrs M. Gamble, June Buckley (Queen,) Pat
Wilson (retiring Queen,) Carolyn Hill, Carol Lowndes, June Winship, Carol
Braddow, Brian Egerton. Rear, Sylvia Leese, Pauline Helsby, Leonard Parsons, Jim
Hibberd, June Blood, Pat Podmore, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey. (S. A. Johnson 1956.)
1953 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front, John Lowe, Ken Bradley, Leon
Hibberd, Betty Lowe (Queen,) June Blood, Yvonne Parsons, Pat Bullock. Rear, Linda
Walker, Irene Durose, Esme Richardson, Eileen Parsons, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey,
Janet Florence (retiring Queen,) Mrs D. Prall, Mary Grindey, Margaret Wilson. (S.
A. Johnson 1953.)
1957 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front, David Bettany, Christine Keeling, Pat
Blood, Christine Washbourne, Valerie Henshaw, Ena Walker (Queen,) Mrs Grey,
Janis Jones, Denise Brown, George Blood. Rear, Monica Abba, Mr Norman Grey,
Audrey Gregory, June Buckley (retiring Queen,) Sylvia Leese, Pauline Helsby,
Margaret Egerton, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffery. (S. A. Johnson 1957.)
1954 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen. Front Maureen Oldham, Pat Bullock, Yvonne
Parsons, June Blood, Joan Parsons (Queen,) Margaret Chell, Pat Samuel, Gillian
Morley, Rosemary Tedstone, Joan Harrison. Rear R. Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey, Mary
Grindey, Leonard Parsons, Margaret Wilson, Hon. Mrs Dawson, Betty Lowe
(retiring Queen,) Jim Hibberd, Thomas Gaunt. (S. A. Johnson 1954.)
1958 St Michael’s Church Rose Queen 1958. Front, Marilyn Oldham, Sheila Oldham,
Rose Copestake, Jacqueline Copestake, Norma Stevenson (Queen,) Sylvia Gregory,
Eileen Abba, Frank Gregory (Crown bearer.) Right rear Ena Walker (retiring Queen,)
Sylvia Gregory, Monica Abba, front Christine Washbourne, Christine Keeling, Pat
Blood, David Bettany, Rev. Leonard B. Jeffrey. (S. A. Johnson 1958.)
S
ince at least the 1920’s, Rocester has regularly crowned two Queens, one
being crowned at the village carnival, the Carnival Queen, the second at St
Michaels Church’s annual garden fete held on the Vicarage lawn, the Rose
Queen. You will note in the caption for 1951 that Vilma Johnson was the retiring
Queen. Vilma had been crowned in 1940 & was the last Queen to be crowned
before the second world war led to the suspension of both Carnivals & Garden
Fetes. The first post war Carnival was in 1949 then, in 1951, the annual Church
Fete was revived soon after the arrival of Revd. Jeffery.
Rose Queens
Introductory note by Bill Woodier.
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A
football club set up more than a
century ago is sporting a brand-new
look – thanks to a £400 donation
from JCB.
Leigh United Football Club, which meets at Church Leigh
Recreation Ground, Parkhall Lane, Church Leigh, near Uttoxeter,
dates back to 1921. The club, which was started by local farmers to
bring sporting activities to the village, has just bought new kit for its
men’s team with the digger giant’s sponsorship - and is now looking
to attract new players and start a junior team.
Robert Mollatt, Leigh United FC Chairman, said: “We couldn’t
be more grateful to JCB for providing the sponsorship to update our
men’s home kit. It means we now have a modern, professional kit that
we can be proud of. Having the JCB logo on our shirts is extra special
as the team was originally founded by a large group of farmers. Over
a century on we are proud of our agricultural background and will
be honoured to wear the JCB logo on our shirts.”
Leigh United Football Club currently has one team led by
manager Zak Johnson and is looking to recruit additional players as
well as explore options for further junior teams. The kit has been
rebranded to include the original round-collar design of the first 1921
team shirt and also includes a new blue theme to complement the
JCB yellow. With plans to expand, the FA Affiliated Club is now
looking to raise money for replacement goals. Securing a £2,660 grant
from the Football Foundation, the Club is looking to hold
fundraising events and find further sponsors to make up the
remaining £2,444.
To find out more about sponsoring or joining Leigh United
Football Club you can contact [email protected] or visit their
Instagram page @leigh_united
Historic football club sports modern
new look thanks to JCB
Leigh United FC players celebrate with their new JCB training kits. Pictured l to r are: Howard Bradley,
Ash Critchlow, Toby Hall, Ben Smith, and Zak Johnson
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I
t’s been quite the summer at Cheadle Cricket
Club. While promotion to the ‘Premier A’
division will have to wait another year, there
has never been a season in the club’s history
where so much silverware has been won, the top
table will be groaning under the weight of
trophies collected over the past five months come
presentation evening.
Our junior section continues to thrive, and
this year we claimed an incredible four league
titles across the six leagues we entered—some age
groups even had two teams competing. Huge
congratulations to our Under 8s, 10s, 14s, and 16s
for bringing home the trophies.
The icing on the cake came when our Under
17s were crowned North Staffs League Playoff
winners after defeating Newcastle & Hartshill in
a floodlit showdown at Meakins. It’s worth noting
that two members of that side—Alf Bonehill and
Sam Cliffe—are now regulars in the 1st XI, while
the rest of the squad play senior cricket every
weekend.
Over the past decade, Cheadle has built a
reputation as one of the region’s top cup sides, but
even by those standards, 2025 was exceptional.
The 2nd XI pulled off a remarkable double,
winning both the T20 Plate and the Talbot
Shield—the premier cup competition for second
teams. Special credit goes to Jack Winfield, who
stepped into the captaincy mid-season and
bowled a nerveless super over in the T20 final
against Endon to seal the first leg of the double.
The Shield win was long overdue, with our last
triumph dating back to 1982. It was secured
thanks to a stunning century from Jack Degg in
the semi-final, followed by a Ryan Elwell and
Dave Wilson-inspired victory at Barlaston on a
glorious August afternoon.
Cheadle’s love affair with the Talbot Cup
continued as we lifted the trophy for the seventh
time—and the fourth since 2012. En route to the
final, we beat three Premier A sides (Audley,
Porthill, and Checkley) plus Endon, before
overcoming current NSSCL champions Hem
Heath in a rain-shortened 20-over clash at Tean
Road. Ali Khan and Andy Coxon powered us to
a formidable 178, and our bowling unit—Sellers,
Goodwin, Elwell, Harvey, and Dobbie—held
their nerve to secure a 44-run win in a feisty
encounter. Andy has stepped down after 3 years
as first team captain with our thanks. Picking up
a major trophy at the end is a fine way to finish.
One final note for the cricket badgers out
there: only Stone and Crewe LMR have
previously achieved the Cup and Shield double
(once each), but Cheadle has now done it three
times!
On a personal note, I want to thank everyone
at the club for their tireless efforts throughout the
year. From our coaches, ground staff, umpires,
and scorers who make the games happen, to our
committee and of course the kitchen and bar staff
who keep everyone fed and watered.
Finally, a special mention to Ann Smith, who
has served as club treasurer for over a decade and
will be stepping down at the next AGM. Thanks
for all the help over the years Ann!
Steve Plant, Chairperson
Cheadle Cricket Club 2025 -
A Knockout Summer at Tean Road
Talbot Cup. Back Row: Ali Khan, Matt Goodwin, Jimmy Sellers,
Sam Cliffe, Matt Sellers, Will Dobbie. Front Row: Steve Plant
(Chair), Craig Smith, Ryan Harvey, Andy Coxon, Alf Bonehill,
Ryan Elwell.
Talbot Shield. Back Row: Ben Mellor, Joe Degg, Josh Jackson,
Dave Wilson, James Jackson, Joe Degg, Ann Smith (Scorer). Front
Row: Ryan Elwell, Harry Bonehill, Jack Winfield, Sam Akram, Sam
Rushton.
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football club set up more than a
century ago is sporting a brand-new
look – thanks to a £400 donation
from JCB.
Leigh United Football Club, which meets at Church Leigh
Recreation Ground, Parkhall Lane, Church Leigh, near Uttoxeter,
dates back to 1921. The club, which was started by local farmers to
bring sporting activities to the village, has just bought new kit for its
men’s team with the digger giant’s sponsorship - and is now looking
to attract new players and start a junior team.
Robert Mollatt, Leigh United FC Chairman, said: “We couldn’t
be more grateful to JCB for providing the sponsorship to update our
men’s home kit. It means we now have a modern, professional kit that
we can be proud of. Having the JCB logo on our shirts is extra special
as the team was originally founded by a large group of farmers. Over
a century on we are proud of our agricultural background and will
be honoured to wear the JCB logo on our shirts.”
Leigh United Football Club currently has one team led by
manager Zak Johnson and is looking to recruit additional players as
well as explore options for further junior teams. The kit has been
rebranded to include the original round-collar design of the first 1921
team shirt and also includes a new blue theme to complement the
JCB yellow. With plans to expand, the FA Affiliated Club is now
looking to raise money for replacement goals. Securing a £2,660 grant
from the Football Foundation, the Club is looking to hold
fundraising events and find further sponsors to make up the
remaining £2,444.
To find out more about sponsoring or joining Leigh United
Football Club you can contact [email protected] or visit their
Instagram page @leigh_united
Historic football club sports modern
new look thanks to JCB
Leigh United FC players celebrate with their new JCB training kits. Pictured l to r are: Howard Bradley,
Ash Critchlow, Toby Hall, Ben Smith, and Zak Johnson
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I
t’s been quite the summer at Cheadle Cricket
Club. While promotion to the ‘Premier A’
division will have to wait another year, there
has never been a season in the club’s history
where so much silverware has been won, the top
table will be groaning under the weight of
trophies collected over the past five months come
presentation evening.
Our junior section continues to thrive, and
this year we claimed an incredible four league
titles across the six leagues we entered—some age
groups even had two teams competing. Huge
congratulations to our Under 8s, 10s, 14s, and 16s
for bringing home the trophies.
The icing on the cake came when our Under
17s were crowned North Staffs League Playoff
winners after defeating Newcastle & Hartshill in
a floodlit showdown at Meakins. It’s worth noting
that two members of that side—Alf Bonehill and
Sam Cliffe—are now regulars in the 1st XI, while
the rest of the squad play senior cricket every
weekend.
Over the past decade, Cheadle has built a
reputation as one of the region’s top cup sides, but
even by those standards, 2025 was exceptional.
The 2nd XI pulled off a remarkable double,
winning both the T20 Plate and the Talbot
Shield—the premier cup competition for second
teams. Special credit goes to Jack Winfield, who
stepped into the captaincy mid-season and
bowled a nerveless super over in the T20 final
against Endon to seal the first leg of the double.
The Shield win was long overdue, with our last
triumph dating back to 1982. It was secured
thanks to a stunning century from Jack Degg in
the semi-final, followed by a Ryan Elwell and
Dave Wilson-inspired victory at Barlaston on a
glorious August afternoon.
Cheadle’s love affair with the Talbot Cup
continued as we lifted the trophy for the seventh
time—and the fourth since 2012. En route to the
final, we beat three Premier A sides (Audley,
Porthill, and Checkley) plus Endon, before
overcoming current NSSCL champions Hem
Heath in a rain-shortened 20-over clash at Tean
Road. Ali Khan and Andy Coxon powered us to
a formidable 178, and our bowling unit—Sellers,
Goodwin, Elwell, Harvey, and Dobbie—held
their nerve to secure a 44-run win in a feisty
encounter. Andy has stepped down after 3 years
as first team captain with our thanks. Picking up
a major trophy at the end is a fine way to finish.
One final note for the cricket badgers out
there: only Stone and Crewe LMR have
previously achieved the Cup and Shield double
(once each), but Cheadle has now done it three
times!
On a personal note, I want to thank everyone
at the club for their tireless efforts throughout the
year. From our coaches, ground staff, umpires,
and scorers who make the games happen, to our
committee and of course the kitchen and bar staff
who keep everyone fed and watered.
Finally, a special mention to Ann Smith, who
has served as club treasurer for over a decade and
will be stepping down at the next AGM. Thanks
for all the help over the years Ann!
Steve Plant, Chairperson
Cheadle Cricket Club 2025 -
A Knockout Summer at Tean Road
Talbot Cup. Back Row: Ali Khan, Matt Goodwin, Jimmy Sellers,
Sam Cliffe, Matt Sellers, Will Dobbie. Front Row: Steve Plant
(Chair), Craig Smith, Ryan Harvey, Andy Coxon, Alf Bonehill,
Ryan Elwell.
Talbot Shield. Back Row: Ben Mellor, Joe Degg, Josh Jackson,
Dave Wilson, James Jackson, Joe Degg, Ann Smith (Scorer). Front
Row: Ryan Elwell, Harry Bonehill, Jack Winfield, Sam Akram, Sam
Rushton.
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A
s part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the younger members of our
community, Uttoxeter Lions donated a pair of 5 a side football Goal frames
& Nets to Uttoxeter Juniors Football Club.
The photograph shows Lions Welfare Secretary Terry Adams handing over one
of the sets to Adam Norris, Uttoxeter Juniors Football Development Officer.
The relationship between the Lions & the junior football club is close, with the
football club using the POTP Marquee for their Annual awards ceremony for the
last 2 years.
Uttoxeter Juniors have made an application to Lions Den 2025 and other local
organisations should join them if they want to benefit from a donation from Lions
Den.
Uttoxeter Lions and Uttoxeter
Juniors FC retain close relationship
O
ne of our area’s most-loved characters, Clive Barningham, enjoyed the
Barningham Bash held at Uttoxeter Golf Club recently. The event was to
celebrate Clive’s 90th birthday, and he raised funds for Moorlands Home
Link, to the amount of £825. Event sponsors met on the 18th green to hand over the
cheque.
The competition was suggested by Uttoxeter Golf Club and Clive chose the
charity Moorlands Home Link to donate funds to. After Clive retired from JCB, he
became a volunteer driver for the group, taking clients to hospital appointments and
also driving the minibus around the community to pick up members and deliver
them to various luncheon clubs or meetings in the area.
The event was held over the weekend of 5th and 6th September, and refreshments
were supplied on the 12th tee, by Dawn (Golfers Retreat, caterer of Uttoxeter Golf
Club).
For a donation on the tee, if the players landed the ball on the green they won 3
golf balls, which were supplied by Adam from the Pro-shop at the club. All players
were very generous, including a visiting club, from Tamworth, who were happy to
participate.
Main sponsors were :-
Dawn - Golfers Retreat, who supplied the food on the 12th tee.
Adam - Pro-shop, who supplied the golf balls as prizes.
Trevor - who paid for the food on the 12th tee.
Pete - The Raddle Inn.
Clare - Journeys a La Carte.
Clive would like to extend his thanks to Uttoxeter Golf Club for suggesting the
competition, and making the weekend such a fantastic success.
Clive hits 90
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…
ALF BLOOD
Rocester FC
No nonsense full back who
had a very hard tackle in
his locker.
MICK HATHAWAY
Cheadle United FC
A commanding centre half.
Comfortable on the ball. A
born leader.
DAVE WALDRON
Uttoxeter Youth Club
Very few players got past Dave!
Never let his team down in
every match.
KEVIN SIMMONS
Elkes FC
Great player who
possessed plenty of
talent.
BARRY LOMAS
Uttoxeter Amateurs FC
Good all-round midfield
player, very skilful.
ALAN SMITH
Uttoxeter Town FC
Real competitor and a great
talker within the team. Strong
in the tackle.
MICK CRUMP
Cheadle Town FC
Mick could play in any position in
the team as he was so talented.
Good in the air and a top man.
PAUL FERNIHOUGH
Rocester FC
Fantastic team player who
always gave 100%.
Excellent local footballer.
JAKE AVERY
Uttoxeter Town FC
One of the fastest wingers in our
local area. Great scoring record.
ANT ROONEY
Three Tuns FC
Strong running forward who scored
plenty of goals.
DENNIS BENTLEY
Ipstones FC
Sound, reliable goalkeeper who
dominated his penalty area.
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
A
s part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the younger members of our
community, Uttoxeter Lions donated a pair of 5 a side football Goal frames
& Nets to Uttoxeter Juniors Football Club.
The photograph shows Lions Welfare Secretary Terry Adams handing over one
of the sets to Adam Norris, Uttoxeter Juniors Football Development Officer.
The relationship between the Lions & the junior football club is close, with the
football club using the POTP Marquee for their Annual awards ceremony for the
last 2 years.
Uttoxeter Juniors have made an application to Lions Den 2025 and other local
organisations should join them if they want to benefit from a donation from Lions
Den.
Uttoxeter Lions and Uttoxeter
Juniors FC retain close relationship
O
ne of our area’s most-loved characters, Clive Barningham, enjoyed the
Barningham Bash held at Uttoxeter Golf Club recently. The event was to
celebrate Clive’s 90th birthday, and he raised funds for Moorlands Home
Link, to the amount of £825. Event sponsors met on the 18th green to hand over the
cheque.
The competition was suggested by Uttoxeter Golf Club and Clive chose the
charity Moorlands Home Link to donate funds to. After Clive retired from JCB, he
became a volunteer driver for the group, taking clients to hospital appointments and
also driving the minibus around the community to pick up members and deliver
them to various luncheon clubs or meetings in the area.
The event was held over the weekend of 5th and 6th September, and refreshments
were supplied on the 12th tee, by Dawn (Golfers Retreat, caterer of Uttoxeter Golf
Club).
For a donation on the tee, if the players landed the ball on the green they won 3
golf balls, which were supplied by Adam from the Pro-shop at the club. All players
were very generous, including a visiting club, from Tamworth, who were happy to
participate.
Main sponsors were :-
Dawn - Golfers Retreat, who supplied the food on the 12th tee.
Adam - Pro-shop, who supplied the golf balls as prizes.
Trevor - who paid for the food on the 12th tee.
Pete - The Raddle Inn.
Clare - Journeys a La Carte.
Clive would like to extend his thanks to Uttoxeter Golf Club for suggesting the
competition, and making the weekend such a fantastic success.
Clive hits 90
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…
ALF BLOOD
Rocester FC
No nonsense full back who
had a very hard tackle in
his locker.
MICK HATHAWAY
Cheadle United FC
A commanding centre half.
Comfortable on the ball. A
born leader.
DAVE WALDRON
Uttoxeter Youth Club
Very few players got past Dave!
Never let his team down in
every match.
KEVIN SIMMONS
Elkes FC
Great player who
possessed plenty of
talent.
BARRY LOMAS
Uttoxeter Amateurs FC
Good all-round midfield
player, very skilful.
ALAN SMITH
Uttoxeter Town FC
Real competitor and a great
talker within the team. Strong
in the tackle.
MICK CRUMP
Cheadle Town FC
Mick could play in any position in
the team as he was so talented.
Good in the air and a top man.
PAUL FERNIHOUGH
Rocester FC
Fantastic team player who
always gave 100%.
Excellent local footballer.
JAKE AVERY
Uttoxeter Town FC
One of the fastest wingers in our
local area. Great scoring record.
ANT ROONEY
Three Tuns FC
Strong running forward who scored
plenty of goals.
DENNIS BENTLEY
Ipstones FC
Sound, reliable goalkeeper who
dominated his penalty area.
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
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The past, present and future
by Mick Harper
W
olves have made an awful start in the
premier league, losing 5 and drawing 1 of
their first 6 games. However, in the League
Cup they are through to the last 16, after beating West
Ham 3-2 and Everton 2-0. Next they have a much more
difficult tie playing Chelsea, but it is at home again so
you never know. They were extremely unlucky not to
beat Spurs after conceding an equaliser one and half
minutes from the end of added time. Wolves played ten
of the mainly reserve side who played against Everton
in the league cup in the week. This suggests that most
of the second string are better than the players who
have been playing in the first team. In fact, you could
say that the goal was conceded just a moment or so
after a first team defender was brought on, 3 minutes
from time. I don’t believe in late changes with
defenders, although it often works with attacking
players. I expect Wolves will continue to play the so-
called reserves and hopefully the results will improve.
I really think that they will.
Nigel asked me the other
day who the best player was
who played for the Wheatsheaf
when I was manager. I
immediately said Barrie Wain,
who passed away in the past
year. How on earth he never had
the chance to play league
football I don’t know. The
football scouts about 60 years
ago were certainly not doing
their jobs if they never
recommended Barrie to their
clubs to give him a trial with
them. I’m sure he would’ve passed with flying colours.
He never had one really bad game for the Sheaf in
around 200 appearances. Of course he made the odd
mistake, but he would do his utmost to make up for it.
I lost count of the games where he was man of the
match, whether we won, drew or lost. Strangely, the
best game I ever saw him play was the last
match of one season in the Burton Premier
league against league champions Telefusion
FC at their Shobnall Fields ground in
Burton. He gave one of the most polished
performances that I’d ever seen from any
Wheatsheaf player, although we lost the
game 1-0.
I was always pleased when I secured his
signature pre-season for the following
campaign. Occasionally he would have a
change of club because everybody wanted
him. But one thing was that when he signed,
he would play the whole season without any
problems. Both one of his first managers Norman
Whittingham at the very start of his career when he
excelled for Shell in the late 60s; and the last one Albert
Wood at the Plough in Uttoxeter, where he marshalled
a young side with distinction, were only too ready to
shout about his abilities from the roof tops.
When I organised a testimonial for
Barrie, Albert Wood made a fantastic
tribute in the programme, which
highlighted his appreciation of Barrie’s
leadership at the Plough. At the testimonial
in Rocester a local side played against
Wolves All Stars in front of a crowd of over
400 people. When he walked onto the pitch
between the two teams’ players who clapped
him on, all the crowd saluted him as well.
The programme for the game was especially
appropriate, with it being headed ‘Tribute
to a Legend’. Everyone involved in football
during the 35 years of Barrie’s time in the
game would say the same as myself, that Barrie was
‘different class’.
I have watched virtually every minute of England’s
cricket matches this summer and nothing has given me
more pleasure than the outstanding form of Joe Root,
as he relentlessly surges on towards heading the all time
record number of test match runs, and is now in second
place to Sachin Tendulkar. If Joe plays for England for
around four more seasons and continues his present
form, he looks likely to take the record and it is unlikely
to be overtaken in the foreseeable future. Also, a useful
occasional bowler with his spinners, Joe is capable of
taking a wicket or two and he’s made a huge number of
slip catches over the years. He will be greatly missed
when he eventually retires.
Another Yorkshire player who will be missed when
he stops playing is spinner Adil Rashid. I love it when
he comes on to bowl and tosses one up for the batsman
to slam over the ropes, and then the next ball tricks the
batsman into making a similar shot only to be caught
in the deep. When he produces one of his special
googly balls he completely bamboozles his victims with
some memorable deliveries. He really will be a hard act
to follow.
I am very close to being able to make an
announcement that will both please and surprise many
people. Hopefully, in the next couple of issues I will be
able to do this.
God save the King.
Regards to all,
Mick
The Voice
sponsor a
race at
Uttoxeter
Racecourse
The Uttoxeter and Cheadle
Voice sponsored a race at
Uttoxeter Racecourse recently.
Pictured are Voice Boss Nigel
Titterton and Uttoxeter
Racecourse Executive Director
Brian Barrass.
Chuggy - winner of the
Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice
Handicap Chase 2m. Trained
by Dan Skelton for Simon &
Lisa Hobson, ridden by Harry
Skelton
(photo: www.nigelkirby
photography.com)
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The past, present and future
by Mick Harper
W
olves have made an awful start in the
premier league, losing 5 and drawing 1 of
their first 6 games. However, in the League
Cup they are through to the last 16, after beating West
Ham 3-2 and Everton 2-0. Next they have a much more
difficult tie playing Chelsea, but it is at home again so
you never know. They were extremely unlucky not to
beat Spurs after conceding an equaliser one and half
minutes from the end of added time. Wolves played ten
of the mainly reserve side who played against Everton
in the league cup in the week. This suggests that most
of the second string are better than the players who
have been playing in the first team. In fact, you could
say that the goal was conceded just a moment or so
after a first team defender was brought on, 3 minutes
from time. I don’t believe in late changes with
defenders, although it often works with attacking
players. I expect Wolves will continue to play the so-
called reserves and hopefully the results will improve.
I really think that they will.
Nigel asked me the other
day who the best player was
who played for the Wheatsheaf
when I was manager. I
immediately said Barrie Wain,
who passed away in the past
year. How on earth he never had
the chance to play league
football I don’t know. The
football scouts about 60 years
ago were certainly not doing
their jobs if they never
recommended Barrie to their
clubs to give him a trial with
them. I’m sure he would’ve passed with flying colours.
He never had one really bad game for the Sheaf in
around 200 appearances. Of course he made the odd
mistake, but he would do his utmost to make up for it.
I lost count of the games where he was man of the
match, whether we won, drew or lost. Strangely, the
best game I ever saw him play was the last
match of one season in the Burton Premier
league against league champions Telefusion
FC at their Shobnall Fields ground in
Burton. He gave one of the most polished
performances that I’d ever seen from any
Wheatsheaf player, although we lost the
game 1-0.
I was always pleased when I secured his
signature pre-season for the following
campaign. Occasionally he would have a
change of club because everybody wanted
him. But one thing was that when he signed,
he would play the whole season without any
problems. Both one of his first managers Norman
Whittingham at the very start of his career when he
excelled for Shell in the late 60s; and the last one Albert
Wood at the Plough in Uttoxeter, where he marshalled
a young side with distinction, were only too ready to
shout about his abilities from the roof tops.
When I organised a testimonial for
Barrie, Albert Wood made a fantastic
tribute in the programme, which
highlighted his appreciation of Barrie’s
leadership at the Plough. At the testimonial
in Rocester a local side played against
Wolves All Stars in front of a crowd of over
400 people. When he walked onto the pitch
between the two teams’ players who clapped
him on, all the crowd saluted him as well.
The programme for the game was especially
appropriate, with it being headed ‘Tribute
to a Legend’. Everyone involved in football
during the 35 years of Barrie’s time in the
game would say the same as myself, that Barrie was
‘different class’.
I have watched virtually every minute of England’s
cricket matches this summer and nothing has given me
more pleasure than the outstanding form of Joe Root,
as he relentlessly surges on towards heading the all time
record number of test match runs, and is now in second
place to Sachin Tendulkar. If Joe plays for England for
around four more seasons and continues his present
form, he looks likely to take the record and it is unlikely
to be overtaken in the foreseeable future. Also, a useful
occasional bowler with his spinners, Joe is capable of
taking a wicket or two and he’s made a huge number of
slip catches over the years. He will be greatly missed
when he eventually retires.
Another Yorkshire player who will be missed when
he stops playing is spinner Adil Rashid. I love it when
he comes on to bowl and tosses one up for the batsman
to slam over the ropes, and then the next ball tricks the
batsman into making a similar shot only to be caught
in the deep. When he produces one of his special
googly balls he completely bamboozles his victims with
some memorable deliveries. He really will be a hard act
to follow.
I am very close to being able to make an
announcement that will both please and surprise many
people. Hopefully, in the next couple of issues I will be
able to do this.
God save the King.
Regards to all,
Mick
The Voice
sponsor a
race at
Uttoxeter
Racecourse
The Uttoxeter and Cheadle
Voice sponsored a race at
Uttoxeter Racecourse recently.
Pictured are Voice Boss Nigel
Titterton and Uttoxeter
Racecourse Executive Director
Brian Barrass.
Chuggy - winner of the
Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice
Handicap Chase 2m. Trained
by Dan Skelton for Simon &
Lisa Hobson, ridden by Harry
Skelton
(photo: www.nigelkirby
photography.com)
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The good old days
The Good Old Days photographs on
pages 44-45 have been identified as:
1Joan Allen and Kath Beardmore
are among other workers on this
photograph of Brough,
Nicholason & Hall Textile Mill,
Cheadle, many decades ago.
2Uttoxeter children pictured
many decades ago at Princess
Road/Grange Road. Identified
are: Mick Vincent, Tony Speed,
Diane Smith, Wendy Roberts,
Carol Smith, Tony Chapman.
Can you recognise any of the
others?
3Uttoxeter’s Windsor Road Boys
School back in the day.
Identified are: Bill Lovatt,
Teacher Mr Edwards, Harry
Lines, Reg Cooper, Derek
Martin, Syd Dainton, Frank
Meacham, John Chell. Can you
recognise any of the others?
4The All-Conquering Cheadle
Town FC team in the season
1976/77.
Back row: Neil Watson, Colin
Price, Paul Frith, Mick Crump,
Ian Morton, Dave
Shufflebotham, Glyn Bagnall,
Manager Ivan Harvey, Paul
Wo ol le y.
Front row: Nigel Titterton, Brian
Nettleton, Andy Coleman, Dave
Bevans, Colin Kersley.
5Brendan Eagan, also known as
Paddy, retires from JCB many
years ago. He is pictured with
many workmates.
Hello again,
I was sad to hear of the passing of local cricketer
Andy Carr while I was away on holiday…
Although I didn’t know him well, being an avid
follower of local cricket and the game in general I had
come across him and followed his career through local
media and radio. Known for his contribution to
Staffordshire cricket and Checkley CC in particular, he
was widely acclaimed as a special guy, a very good and
loyal player and an exceptional coach.
He had recently given up his coaching role with
Staffs CC due to his illness, though following their
progress through social media and the local press he
will be missed by all in local cricketing circles. Our
thoughts go out to his immediate family and friends.
Whilst on the subject of cricket, I must mention the
second match of the recent T20 series against South
Africa. 304 runs scored by England for the loss of two
wickets in 20 overs! Over 15 runs an over, a record by
our national team in this form of the game. This
amount of runs just five years ago would have seemed
impossible. To score at that rate for that length of time
is some feat and you wonder how far the game can go.
Of course records are there to be broken and present
players are taking the game beyond boundaries we
thought possible.
There are a few reasons for this I believe. Players
have certainly become fitter and certainly stronger over
the years. They and coaches have developed strategies
and techniques have been refined to suit the shorter
format of the game. Bats have become far heavier over
the years but probably the biggest difference is that the
grounds have been made smaller by the boundary
ropes being brought closer to the pitch, enabling more
boundaries to be hit and the game more entertaining.
Good for the new breed of supporters who are fed
and been brought up on a diet of limited over cricket
but maybe not for the traditionalists.
Golf ’s Ryder Cup is taking place right now as I write
the column, we are two days in and Europe lead the
USA by 11.5 - 4.5 with the singles to follow, only
needing 3 points to retain and 3.5 to win the Ryder
Cup. Remarkable achievement if they do pull it off. It’s
been a while since either team has managed to win
away from home. The Americans are a formidable
outfit and what would make it an even bigger
achievement is the hostility the European team has
faced from a partisan home crowd.
Nobody minds a bit of banter when playing sport,
in fact it is an accepted part of the game as long as it’s
good natured and not abusive, unfortunately a minority
have gone way beyond what is accepted as good
natured. Call them rude, obnoxious or whatever you
want but a lot of it has been moronic and has not only
backfired on them but spurred on our players to play
their best golf. They have been magnificent so far....and
hopefully we can finish off the Yanks and rub their
noses in it.
I love watching experts in their fields in whatever
game they play, I am very much an occasional golfer
but enjoy seeing class players play to the best of their
ability.
Stoke look as though they are playing much better
this season than last under Mark Robins. Sitting third
in the table at the moment is a positive sign. It looks as
though recruitment has been better (to be fair it
couldn’t have got worse) and maybe the manager has
had more say on incomings rather than leaving it to a
director of football. The manager has a proven track
record at this level, the DOF hasn’t, simply leave it to
the people who know and have to select these players.
My sources tell me we look like a decent team that
should improve as the season moves on and the new
players settle in. Understandings and partnerships need
to be forged and polished. In any sport you need a little
luck on the pitch, decisions etc and off the pitch,
injuries and suspensions.
The support the club and players get will always be
enthusiastic, the fans are desperate for a decent season
first of all, improvement in all areas and who knows
what they can expect come the end of the campaign?
The Vale are improving after a difficult start in a
new league. Yesterday’s win at Barnsley was a real fillip
to all. Let’s hope they can now push on. Halfway would
be a respectable position to finish in the league and a
platform to build from.
Here’s wishing all our local football clubs, male and
female, at whatever level you play at, all the best for the
season.
Congratulations to our Women’s Rugby Union
team on beating Canada to win the World Cup at
Twickenham yesterday. Thoroughly deserved as they
have been so impressive in remaining unbeaten
throughout the tournament. A crowd of over eighty
thousand shows how popular the female version of
Union has become. Success for the ladies again
following England’s win in the Euros. Follow that
gentlemen please…
All the best. Bake.
Bake’s Memoirs
by Neil Baker, local sporting legend
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The good old days
The Good Old Days photographs on
pages 44-45 have been identified as:
1Joan Allen and Kath Beardmore
are among other workers on this
photograph of Brough,
Nicholason & Hall Textile Mill,
Cheadle, many decades ago.
2Uttoxeter children pictured
many decades ago at Princess
Road/Grange Road. Identified
are: Mick Vincent, Tony Speed,
Diane Smith, Wendy Roberts,
Carol Smith, Tony Chapman.
Can you recognise any of the
others?
3Uttoxeter’s Windsor Road Boys
School back in the day.
Identified are: Bill Lovatt,
Teacher Mr Edwards, Harry
Lines, Reg Cooper, Derek
Martin, Syd Dainton, Frank
Meacham, John Chell. Can you
recognise any of the others?
4The All-Conquering Cheadle
Town FC team in the season
1976/77.
Back row: Neil Watson, Colin
Price, Paul Frith, Mick Crump,
Ian Morton, Dave
Shufflebotham, Glyn Bagnall,
Manager Ivan Harvey, Paul
Wo ol le y.
Front row: Nigel Titterton, Brian
Nettleton, Andy Coleman, Dave
Bevans, Colin Kersley.
5Brendan Eagan, also known as
Paddy, retires from JCB many
years ago. He is pictured with
many workmates.
Hello again,
I was sad to hear of the passing of local cricketer
Andy Carr while I was away on holiday…
Although I didn’t know him well, being an avid
follower of local cricket and the game in general I had
come across him and followed his career through local
media and radio. Known for his contribution to
Staffordshire cricket and Checkley CC in particular, he
was widely acclaimed as a special guy, a very good and
loyal player and an exceptional coach.
He had recently given up his coaching role with
Staffs CC due to his illness, though following their
progress through social media and the local press he
will be missed by all in local cricketing circles. Our
thoughts go out to his immediate family and friends.
Whilst on the subject of cricket, I must mention the
second match of the recent T20 series against South
Africa. 304 runs scored by England for the loss of two
wickets in 20 overs! Over 15 runs an over, a record by
our national team in this form of the game. This
amount of runs just five years ago would have seemed
impossible. To score at that rate for that length of time
is some feat and you wonder how far the game can go.
Of course records are there to be broken and present
players are taking the game beyond boundaries we
thought possible.
There are a few reasons for this I believe. Players
have certainly become fitter and certainly stronger over
the years. They and coaches have developed strategies
and techniques have been refined to suit the shorter
format of the game. Bats have become far heavier over
the years but probably the biggest difference is that the
grounds have been made smaller by the boundary
ropes being brought closer to the pitch, enabling more
boundaries to be hit and the game more entertaining.
Good for the new breed of supporters who are fed
and been brought up on a diet of limited over cricket
but maybe not for the traditionalists.
Golf ’s Ryder Cup is taking place right now as I write
the column, we are two days in and Europe lead the
USA by 11.5 - 4.5 with the singles to follow, only
needing 3 points to retain and 3.5 to win the Ryder
Cup. Remarkable achievement if they do pull it off. It’s
been a while since either team has managed to win
away from home. The Americans are a formidable
outfit and what would make it an even bigger
achievement is the hostility the European team has
faced from a partisan home crowd.
Nobody minds a bit of banter when playing sport,
in fact it is an accepted part of the game as long as it’s
good natured and not abusive, unfortunately a minority
have gone way beyond what is accepted as good
natured. Call them rude, obnoxious or whatever you
want but a lot of it has been moronic and has not only
backfired on them but spurred on our players to play
their best golf. They have been magnificent so far....and
hopefully we can finish off the Yanks and rub their
noses in it.
I love watching experts in their fields in whatever
game they play, I am very much an occasional golfer
but enjoy seeing class players play to the best of their
ability.
Stoke look as though they are playing much better
this season than last under Mark Robins. Sitting third
in the table at the moment is a positive sign. It looks as
though recruitment has been better (to be fair it
couldn’t have got worse) and maybe the manager has
had more say on incomings rather than leaving it to a
director of football. The manager has a proven track
record at this level, the DOF hasn’t, simply leave it to
the people who know and have to select these players.
My sources tell me we look like a decent team that
should improve as the season moves on and the new
players settle in. Understandings and partnerships need
to be forged and polished. In any sport you need a little
luck on the pitch, decisions etc and off the pitch,
injuries and suspensions.
The support the club and players get will always be
enthusiastic, the fans are desperate for a decent season
first of all, improvement in all areas and who knows
what they can expect come the end of the campaign?
The Vale are improving after a difficult start in a
new league. Yesterday’s win at Barnsley was a real fillip
to all. Let’s hope they can now push on. Halfway would
be a respectable position to finish in the league and a
platform to build from.
Here’s wishing all our local football clubs, male and
female, at whatever level you play at, all the best for the
season.
Congratulations to our Women’s Rugby Union
team on beating Canada to win the World Cup at
Twickenham yesterday. Thoroughly deserved as they
have been so impressive in remaining unbeaten
throughout the tournament. A crowd of over eighty
thousand shows how popular the female version of
Union has become. Success for the ladies again
following England’s win in the Euros. Follow that
gentlemen please…
All the best. Bake.
Bake’s Memoirs
by Neil Baker, local sporting legend
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