Platinum wedding

A BIRSTALL couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at a meeting of the Cedar Care Circle, a support group for Alzheimer's and dementia carers and those they care for.

Kath and Roy Warner, (pictured above) and their friends, enjoyed a glass of prosecco and cupcakes at Brunchies Cafe on Hallam Fields Road, the venue for the group's regular meetings.

A FULL meeting of Birstall Parish Council was held on April 17.

PCSO John Harrison presented the crime report. Comment was made about burglaries occurring in a small area around Goscote Hall Road and Johnson Road. PCSO Harrison said it was possible burglars were doing reconnaissance of the area before targeting individual homes.

Comment was made about a person begging on Sibson Road, near Tesco.

PCSO Harrison reported that police were aware of this person and their situation, and the police were following a step-bystep approach which would take time.

The council agreed to renew its membership of LRALC and NALC at a total cost of £1396.

The council authorised the expenditure of £2830 on the purchase of four office computers and their installation in the Parish Council office.

Councillors received a report from