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Contents

Top marks for Uttoxeter school!

Racecourse prepares for Midlands National Day

Singers raise funds for PTA

Success continues at Cheadle Town FC

Plus • Voice competition winners enjoy marvellous prizes • Just The Perfect Day Wedding Feature • Remember The Good Old Days? • All your favourite columnists have their say! • Gareth Owen - local soccer hero • Take a ramble around Hollington • Plus lots more to read and hopefully enjoy!!

elcome to the first issue of The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice colour magazine for 2009!

May I warmly thank all the businesses who booked advertisements in The Voice throughout 2008 and of course in this issue which is once again a bumper edition for readers. When The Voice was launched 12 months ago, I was absolutely over the moon by the response from businesses and readers and I am so pleased to say that it is even better now. I really do appreciate readers contacting The Voice to congratulate the magazine on its community spirit and top quality production. That is also the case when local businesses report fantastic response from their adverts in The Voice. These two very important points combine to create a feelgood publication which benefits everyone in our community. There has never been a more tougher time for our economy and I really do urge all our readers to shop local and support our businesses, especially those who advertise in The Voice. As usual I invite all local schools, groups, sports clubs and residents to contact The Voice with their stories and photographs so we can work together to make our magazine an interactive publication. Have you got any old photographs which you have taken and would like to put into The Voice? Is there someone or some group which deserves to be included as a feature in The Voice? Just let me know and I will do all that is necessary. The top quality production of The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice has proved to be a real winner with everyone and the distribution by The Royal Mail Door to Door Service is a massive advantage for our advertisers. The Voice goes to 13,000 local homes which is a huge target audience and judging by readers’ kind comments, they just can’t wait for the magazine to be delivered! The next Voice will be distributed in April so if you want to advertise give us a call now or send an e mail and if you would like us to write an article on a local person or group, you know where we are! Kind regards Nigel Titterton Editor and Publisher

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Publisher and Editor: Nigel Titterton The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice is published by Community Voice Publications Ltd, 1 Tape Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1DT Telephone 01538 751629 e-mail uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk 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. Conditions of acceptance of advertising: a. All adverts must comply with the British Code of Advertising Practice, The Advertising Standards Authority and current legislation. b. No guarantee can be given that an advert will appear on a specified date or in a specified position, although every effort will be made to meet requests. c. Whilst every care will be taken, the publishers will not be held liable for any loss occasioned by failure of an advert to appear, or any misprint, error or omission. Nor due to non publication or delivery. d. We cannot accept responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion. Advertisers should contact us immediately the first error occurs.

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School makes new European links

homas Alleyne’s has many links with schools around the world. As one part of this, the Uttoxeter school has for the last 12 years taken part in a number of European funded Comenius Projects. These projects help schools across Europe to work together to encourage academic progress and mutual understanding. Two members of staff from Thomas Alleyne’s recently travelled to Athens to set up a new working partnership. The new project, centred on water, will link our school with schools in Germany, the Czech Republic, Greece, Bulgaria and Poland. Students will carry out research into water issues both locally and globally, supporting their studies in many areas of the curriculum. Each year students will travel to one of the partner schools to share the products of their research and experience the culture of that country and, hopefully, make new friends. While involvement in these projects support the student’s academic progress and personal development they can have even more tangible benefits. Three students last year, who wrote about their involvement in Comenius projects in their University applications, had their entry requirements to University reduced because the universities involved recognised the value of such experiences

Look great, save money and carbon neutral ood burning and multi-fuel stoves are fast becoming the new trend for home heating. With gas and electric prices rising to unforeseen levels, homeowners are turning to traditional technology to keep their bills down. And the benefits extend to the environment too – whether wood is burnt in a stove or left to decay in the forest, the level of CO² emissions are the same. So for environmentally aware consumers, the choice of a stove these days is becoming the preferred method of keeping warm. There is a huge choice when it comes to selecting a stove. From the contemporary to the traditional the consumer has a multitude of manufacturers as well as a host of styles to choose from. Thankfully, the team at The Hotspot in Uttoxeter is on hand 6 days a week to offer expert advice and knowledge. With a large showroom displaying and demonstrating the very latest designs from the UK, Italy and Scandinavia, they can advise on heat outputs, sizes, flues, weight and all technical specifications associated with purchasing a stove. The Hotspot is conveniently located in the heart of Uttoxeter’s High Street and has ample parking right in front of the store for ease of access. A range of accessories, fire surrounds, cookers and original art is also available for purchase. Give us a call today and be on your way to a cost effective, eco-friendly home heating solution. To view the full range please visit the website at www.thehotspot.co.uk

Flourish smiles on! he Uttoxeter Flourish Festival team are determined that nothing will stand in the way of this year’s event – not even the apparent lack of finances… At least 180 letters have been sent to local businesses, both large and small, and of course in the current economic climate everyone is struggling, so donations to arts events are not going to be at the top of many people’s expenditure lists. But Jenny Blant, the co-ordinator for this year’s festival, says she has been disappointed, particularly by the refusal of the bigger corporatrions to contibute even a token to the cause. “These companies receive so much from this community,” she says. “I think it’s a shame they won’t put just a little bit back into the town and the villages which give them so much.” If you haven’t received one of the letters or you feel you are now able to support Flourish, either with a donation of money or with prizes or practical help, large or small, please contact Jenny at: jenny@flourishfestival.co.uk, telephone 01335 324634. However the theme for this year’s festival is SMILE, and Flourish is still set to flourish! There are many festival items in place for an exciting programme using all local talent and creativity, including dance and drama opportunities, events and performances, several visual arts exhibitions, music for all ages and tastes, plus a flower festival and many other gems. Keep Flourish week well-marked on your calendars: 20th – 27th June…It’s going to be a good one! Through these pages Jenny will soon be calling for people to submit for exhibition in photography, painting and drawing, 3D, installation and maybe even performance – so start sorting through your work, or making new work, or thinking about what you can do and how you want to show what you do… If you want to know how you can participate in any of the activities and opportunities please contact the following people: For Dance: Gemma Roebuck - gemmaroebuck@hotmail.com Drama: Dave Shooter - headteacher@hotmail.com Flower Festival and Soul Café: Graham White - cityofgold@lineone.net Popular and roots music: Fred Hopwood - fred@smalltownmusic.co.uk Visual arts: Jenny Blant – jenny@flourishfestival.co.uk If you don’t have access to computers but would like to contact one of the team, please phone Jenny on 01335 324634 or 0774 926 1941 Let’s Flourish with a SMILE!

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The School Farm ldfields Hall Middle School, Uttoxeter, have announced the birth of 8 Tamworth piglets on the school farm. The 7 gilts and 1 boar were born on 2nd January and despite the cold weather all have survived and are doing well.

The new animal house is now complete with three bays, one for cattle, one for sheep and one for pigs. The two beef cattle, a Simmental and a Belgium Blue, have moved in and are enjoying the warmth and comfort.

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With the birth of the first calf on the school premises back in November, Oldfields now have their own her number. Slippy, the Friesian cow, gave birth to Jet an Aberdeen Angus bullock. The school also bought in a Limousin heifer as another suckler calf.

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JCB long-servers relive the highlights of their careers hree stalwarts of JCB who have put in a combined total of more than 130 years’ service have retired. Chris Carnwell, 60, from Tean has been working for JCB for the last 44 years. As one the first three employees to help launch JCB Craft Apprenticeships he can still remember his first training meeting with JCB Founder Joseph Cyril Bamford. “He said ‘you’ve got a golden opportunity here. It’s a matter of getting it done and you’ll finish up with an excellent career.’ And he was right- I’ve Chris Carnwell, of Tean, has bowed out from JCB after never looked back.” said 44 years’ service. Chris. Chris started on £3 a week, became a qualified Toolmaker after his five-year apprenticeship and then spent 13 years on the shop floor. He then held various positions in the Toolroom office from where he retires as a Senior Engineer. Chris added: “I’d like to thank JCB for nearly 45 years of employment – I’ve enjoyed it very much.” Tony Moult, 62, from Alton, broke a family tradition of working at Thomas Bolton’s in Froghall when he joined JCB as a Storeman in 1962. “Everyone advised me not to join because they thought Joe Bamford was a flash in the pan – I’m glad I didn’t listen to them!” Tony said. He also recalls using a system of magnetic cards – an innovative front-runner to the computer - to catalogue parts. Tony later became one JCB Service Director and General Manager Guy of two people to help Robinson (left) presents Tony Moult, of Alton, with one of his retirement gifts following 46 years’ service. relocate JCB Parts Store before joining the Warranty department and then the Parts Warehouse where he fondly remembers a Christmas encounter with Joe Bamford. “Joe had bought an antique table for Mrs Bamford and asked if I could possibly wrap it up for her. However, I pulled the string too tight and a leg snapped-off. I drafted in the help of one of my friends in the carpentry department who was able to help me repair it. I don’t think anyone noticed!” Mick Wheeldon, 61, of Uttoxeter, started work at JCB 42 years ago and he fondly remembers being invited to Buckingham Palace after notching up 40 years’ service by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire. Working as a welder for the majority of his career – he has seen sweeping changes in the manufacturing methods on the JCB production line. Mick said: “There’s a massive difference in the Mick Wheeldon, of Uttoxeter (left), who has retired way the machines are from JCB after 42 years, is pictured with Loadall Business Unit MD Mark Turner. built over the years. However, I have always enjoyed working at JCB. I particularly want to thank Roger Bree, Mark Turner and everyone in Manufacturing.”

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Oldfields Hall Middle School v Kings Norton, Birmingham The National Cup - Quarter Final Venue: OHMS, Uttoxeter Result 1 - 0 to Oldfields t was a cold winter’s day in Uttoxeter when Oldfields’ year 8 football team played Kings Norton in the quarter final of the national cup. Kick off was scheduled for 2pm, but at 3pm there was no sign of the opposition. The lads felt very disappointed as they put their school uniforms back on! However, just half an hour later the news came in that the Birmingham based team had arrived, so it was all change again to play a long awaited game (originally scheduled for mid-November) in the fading light. Oldfields, in a determined mood, opened the scoring after just 30 seconds with a fantastic run down the right wing by Sam Bassett and an accurate cross finished coolly by centre midfielder Ben Cresswell. Oldfields held out the first half to keep the score 1-0. Each half only lasted 15 minutes as the light was rapidly disappearing and visibility was getting poorer by the minute. Kings Norton came back on the pitch in fighting mood looking for the equaliser. They played some good attacking football, but the Oldfields defence of Joe Tomlinson at right back, centre backs Josh Morris and Henry Turner and Captain Max Kiddle at left back held firm and no goal was conceded. This successful outcome sent Oldfields through to the semi-final. A good result, but not satisfactory as neither could really get into their stride due to the late start.

indsor Park Middle School, Uttoxeter, has once again been awarded the Sportsmark Award, an award given to schools that are committed to delivering an extensive curricular and extra curricular provision in P.E. and Sport. The school was the first middle school in England to receive the award and it has been awarded each year since the late 90’s. Deputy Head and Head of P.E. Paul Slater said, “We are able to offer a full 2 hours of timetabled P.E. each week and a broad and balanced P.E. curriculum. Our extra curricular

P.E. and Sport programme offers a diverse and extensive range of sports. We have clubs and practices in activities such as Street Dancing, golf, archery, badminton, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics, juggling, as well as all the major sports such as football, athletics, hockey, basketball and netball. These are open to pupils of all sporting abilities. All our Year 8 pupils attend a residential week of climbing, caving and orienteering and Soccerstar UK use our facilities for their coaching which our pupils attend. Our pupils really enjoy taking part in the sport on offer and numbers involved each week are tremendous”.

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Voice competition winners Crewe Hall was a sight to behold! he generosity of a Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice competition winner led to a local couple enjoying a dream come true! Christine Trubshaw, of Hamilton Avenue, The Willows, Uttoxeter, was the lucky winner of The Voice’s Crewe Hall Champagne High Tea competition. There was an absolutely huge entry from Voice readers for this competition which also included chauffeur-drive luxury by Uttoxeter’s Beagle Wedding Hire Cars courtesy of Mr John Naylor. Christine was over the moon at winning this prestigious competition but she decided to let her sisters Mrs Margaret Howard and Mrs Pamela Armshaw of Burton-on-Trent go because she believed they deserved it so much more! The happy winners told The Voice: ‘What an uplifting experience it was. Being chauffeur-driven was wonderful and John was such a nice and polite chauffeur. ‘The ride was worth the winning of the prize itself, that was until we arrived at Crewe Hall. ‘The sight of Crewe Hall was a sight to behold, and the champagne and meal were fantastic. The staff were extremely polite and courteous and after our meal we had a long walk around this wonderful Hall and we took lots of fantastic photos. ‘We will never forget the view of the Hall as we were driven down the beautiful long drive which was absolutely stunning, even on such a damp and wintry day.’ ‘Many thanks to Christine, our chauffeur John and of course The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice for providing such a fantastic free prize!’

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Bramshall woman can’t wait to enjoy a fantastic match day experience at Derby County Football Club – thanks to The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice! Diane Fearn, of Park Farm Cottage, Bramshall, was the winner of The Voice’s competition for 2 Match Day Tickets to Derby County FC. She plans to attend a home match this month and with new manager Nigel Clough reviving the club’s fortunes of late, she is sure to enjoy a tremendous occasion. ‘I would like to thank The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice and Derby County FC for providing this terrific prize.’

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2009 John Smith’s Midlands Grand National Day

t’s almost time for the highlight of the horse racing year in Staffordshire. John Smith’s Midlands Grand National day – annually the most popular occasion at Uttoxeter Racecourse is on Saturday 14 March. It’s an event that grips followers of jump racing in the Midlands. David MacDonald is looking forward to his third £100,000 Midlands Grand National as General Manager of Uttoxeter Racecourse. “Preparations for this year’s big event are well on. There are always a lot of advance ticket sales for Midlands Grand National day, and the demand for hospitality is buoyant,” he said. As the racecourse is doing brisk business with bookings, visitors are urged to buy their tickets before the day to avoid possible disappointment and queues. The race comes at the end of a week of the Cheltenham Festival, so there is extra attention

paid to it. Add to that the number of Irish people who finish off their week in Britain by coming on to Uttoxeter, and a marvellous occasion is in prospect. Local hotels fill up, while the oncourse caterers make their preparations many weeks in advance as they get ready to serve thousands of meals to visitors. Until 2005, Midlands Grand Nationals had for some time been dominated by horses trained in Ireland and the North of England. But, four years ago, that changed when former accountant Nick Williams sent Philson Run from his small training yard in Devon north to Uttoxeter to become the first southern trainer in ten years to win the big race. Since Somerset’s Philip Hobbs won with Lucky Lane in 1995, horses trained in the North and in Ireland had been to the fore in the four-and-a-quarter mile race. And that trend returned three years ago when GVA Ireland won the race for County Wicklow trainer Francis Flood. The horse was well backed by punters, and was sent off the 5-1 favourite by bookmakers. A Britishtrained horse was back in the winner’s enclosure in 2007 when Baron Windrush triumphed for the Gloucestershire stables of Nigel Twiston-Davies. Last March, the training duo of Sue and Harvey Smith from Yorkshire sent out the winner – Himalayan Trail. And so on to 2009. Let the drama unfold . . .

scheduled for 2.05pm, with the finale at 5.25pm. The Midlands Grand National is at 3.45pm. Entrance gates will be open from 11am. Admission is £27 (Premier Enclosure), £22 (Grandstand & Paddock) and £12 (Centre Course Family Enclosure). Children under 16 enter free when accompanied by an adult. Senior citizens get a £3 discount in Premier and Grandstand & Paddock on the day. Advance group bookings for the Premier or Grandstand & Paddock Enclosures receive a discount. Armed forces personnel can obtain two Premier Enclosure tickets for the price of one – ordered in advance online or by calling the racecourse. More information is available on the racecourse’s web site www.uttoxeterracecourse.co.uk. Tickets can be purchased online, in person at the racecourse, or by telephoning the racecourse on 01889 562561.

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Himalayan Trail winning last year and, above, Harvey Smith picking up the trophy

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Wonderful evening of music n almost eerie darkness, St Mary’s Church illuminated by only the booklights of a small group of singers in the gallery, marked the opening of this year’s Christmas by Candlelight Concert, staged by the Marchington Singers. An audience of more than 220, which included Constituency Member of Parliament, Janet Dean, Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr Jones and his consort, were treated to what many of the Friends of Marchington Singers later declared to be their “best performance ever” as the fifty strong choir ranged through a daunting programme of some twenty three pieces and joined the audience in two popular carols. The processional rendering of ‘Child of Son, of Daughter’ heralded the opening of a marvellous blend of seasonal offerings well known and some not so frequently heard, a programme compiled by the Choir’s Conductor, Wendy Scott, whose inspiring leadership over the years has been the lynch pin of the group’s advance. Admirably supported by the invariably fluent skill of accompanist Rhoda Castle and tuneful contributions of flautist Ruth Godwin-Bratt and oboeist Pauline Welch, the Singers visited the Basque Country, Iona, Holland and North America as they explored their Christmas theme whilst the beautiful rendering of the Swiss Caux Carol by a duet of altos, Maggie Hatchard and Jenny Speed, and the contributions of Patricia Warhurst, one of the Choir’s leading sopranos, and tenor John Lander to the Choir’s singing of Darke’s ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ brought properly enthusiastic applause. The logistical challenge of providing over two hundred and fifty concertgoers and fifty choristers with seasonal mulled wine and mince pies having been overcome, thanks largely to the much appreciated efforts of Singers’ supporters, Charles Crowe, Marian Davies, David Share and Pete Speed, the second half of the concert opened with Kerry Beaumont’s rousing “Noel, Jesus is Born!” Inevitably, the works of John Rutter, recently described by David Mellor as “the greatest living purveyor of cloyingly memorable carols, the musical equivalent of a slab of Christmas cake with the thickest marzipan coating”!, featured large in this part of the programme with “Mary’s Lullaby”, sung by the ladies, and “Star Carol” being much appreciated.Chris Mallinson’s arrangement of “White Christmas”, like the ragtime carol,” Pianola Play”, and “Walking in the Air” (from “The Snowman”), introduced a more modern appreciation of the festive season and further contrast was offered by the Madrigal Group’s contrasting contributions of Bach’s “O Little One Sweet” and the rousing traditional “Boar’s Head Carol”. A wonderful evening of music, so much enjoyed by audience and Choir alike, came to an end as the last – hummed - verse of “Stille Nacht” was presented in virtually total darkness, just as the performance had started. Roy Ringwald’s arrangement of Wells and Torme’s “Christmas Song” provided a well earned encore to a night when noone really wanted to go home!

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A Night to Remember! n Tuesday 27th January the Heath Chorus were at St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Uttoxeter, performing to raise money for the Friends of St Josephs. Nearly 30 members of the Chorus entertained the audience with their now trademark mix of songs from stage, screen and beyond this time debuting 3 new Chorus pieces, 2 sacred songs both with Latin text and Con Te Partiro or Time to Say Goodbye a classical/pop ballad sung in Italian! The Chorus were joined by six talented soloists all pupils of MD Helen Morgan and as a special treat a small group of children from St Josephs sang at the interval with their choice of material proving to be as

varied as their older counterparts with songs from What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor to I Can See Clearly Now..... “We hope everyone enjoyed themselves, it was fun to get in front of an audience again, although we were completely upstaged by the children of course!” “With this concert being postponed from October it means we haven’t performed since July so we had the usual mix of adrenaline and nerves particularly with 3 new pieces on programme, none of them in English and of course for some chorus members this was their first concert, they’ve only been with us since September... steep learning curve! For the School headteacher Joyce Cassidy was

happy to confirm the success of the concert “A spectacular evening was had by all. The Heath Chorus captivated the audience with their dulcit tones. They performed songs old and new to please all ages. Some of the children from school performed a small number of well known “oldies” and were a delight. The PTA raised £360 from the evening - which will go towards purchasing a new stage for the children. “A big thank you to Helen and all the ladies in the chorus from the school and everyone eagerly awaits the next musical”.

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Uttoxeter’s Most Charismatic Solicitor ver the years I have come to appreciate two especial things. First that most so-called “criminals” were just ordinary people who having found themselves in extreme situations chose completely the wrong way to resolve things AND , second, don’t pass judgment on anyone or anything until you are sure that you know the true facts. As an example of the first point, there was the gentleman, granted of a somewhat timid disposition, who whilst working with a road maintenance gang on a very quiet country road and having been deputed to operate the “Stop/Go” sign found the attendant responsibility unbearable. Stress finally won through as the poor fellow struck the Foreman over the head with the Sign which he then promptly chucked into the nearest hedge before “legging it” across the field. The resulting “Assault Charge” AND “Possession of an Offensive Weapon” (there really are times when the Law has no sense of proportion or humour) had the Magistrates struggling to keep straight faces. I have two examples of the second point. First, way back in my training days I had a Client who was charged with the very serious offence of threatening two unarmed people, one a total stranger, with a loaded shotgun. What were the facts? One dark and cold winter’s night said Client had returned home unexpectedly only to find his wife and an unidentified gentleman “at it” and both completely naked in one of the bedrooms. Without further ado he went to the gun cupboard, grabbed the first weapon that was to hand and, just as they were, ordered his wife and her lover out of the house. He then locked the door and turned all the outside lights on and shouted from an open window to passers by to observe the resultant spectacle! I don’t know whether, when the case came to Court, anyone had the guts to make passing reference to, “Shrinking Violets!” The second example was when I once prosecuted an elderly and most respectable gentleman who found himself in Court for the first time when, armed with a shotgun and suddenly and quite uninvited , he went onto next door’s drive and let off both barrels at the defenceless Neighbours’s teenage Son. Oo-er! So what were the facts? For months the Son had repeatedly and regularly used an air rifle with no heed as to who he might hit, what damage he might cause to property and so on and damn everyone. Repeated entreaties by the Old Codger to stop this very dangerous and positively selfish and anti-social behaviour went unheeded. In the end the Old Fella just flipped – fortunately for both him and the teenager his aim was quite appalling. See you in Court. John E.Glandfield

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Let The Voice Be With You By Les Humphries ello once again, it seems an age since I was last with you. You know I always admire Razzer and Smithy with their memories for names in their respective columns in this publication, It’s something that I personally struggle with. I can usually remember faces, but names are something else, however there was one occasion recently when my memory completely let me down. Sandra and I went late shopping at Tesco in Uttoxeter, and when we arrived she went into the store and I went to get a trolley. Outside there was a chap sitting down having a fag, bearing in mind this was close to midnight. As I approached the entrance with my trolley, he leaped up and threw his arms around me, slapping me on the back.”, Bloody hell, Les Humphries,” he shouted,”how ya doin kid, I aint sin ya for bloody ages!” he continued to chat away for over fifteen minutes with me thinking ‘give me a clue who you are, where do I know you from?’ when I finally got to Sandra she asked “Who was that?” and I had to admit I hadn’t the faintest idea, and I still don’t. So if you’re reading this, get in touch stranger and put me out of my misery, please! Does anyone else have strange problems with their memory , like why is it that I can remember things that happened 40 odd years ago as clearly as if it were yesterday, but can’t remember something that happened a week or sometimes even a day ago? Big events always stick in your mind - for instance the assassination of JFK, I’ll bet anyone who was around at that time can remember exactly what they were doing when the news broke, I know I can. Even further back, with my father being a regular soldier, my mother and I were among the first married families to go out to Germany in 1945, only months after the 2nd World War had finished. Mum used to carry a service revolver in her hand bag when we went out alone, because there were still some fanatical Nazis about who had evaded capture (some never did get caught of course!) I was 4 years old at the time and was made the mascot of the local Military Police. They dressed me up in a uniform (see photo), and took me around in a jeep, and of course they used to swear, forgetting that I was there. So when I went home

and told my Dad to f--- off, he put mustard in my mouth. That’s another thing I’ll never forget, which in these days of precious little parental or school discipline would be unthinkable I guess. Music has also played a big part in my life, right from my days as a boy soldier in the Corps of Drums, and then playing drums in a pop group in London whilst I was at the Central London Recruiting Depot. We were called The Intruders and we were crap, (although no worse than some of the rubbish being churned out today), through to the church choir and Churnet Valley Male voice who I sing with today. Music is another way of triggering memories of course, and just before Christmas I watched an evening of Roy Orbison on BBC 4. He was an icon of my youth and it was fantastic to hear him again as he had such a unique voice, revered by so many in the music business. Harking back to what I said earlier, I can clearly remember the first time I heard him, and I think about it every time I hear Only the Lonely. I was on a stretcher in an ambulance on my way to Millbank Military Hospital in London and also on board were three lads from the Royal Irish Fusiliers (a lot of people forget that despite all the Irish troubles over the years, a lot of their sons from both sides of the border also wore our uniform with pride). But I digress, the orderlies put the radio on and Only the Lonely washed over us, the Irish lads were already familiar with the dulcet tones of “that southern boy” as they put it, and were full of praise for him, and from then on I was also a fan. That’s one of my happier memories! Of course Rugby Clubs are also renowned for their singing, although they have their own words for more familiar songs which we won’t go into! Rugby crowds too have always loved to sing, but I could never understand why England adopted Swing Low Sweet Chariot as their anthem, always sung out of tune at Twickenham. I am so pleased that Wales have Cwm Rhondda (Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehova) as their anthem in Cardiff. Why oh why did they not choose Jerusalem? Since the last issue of the Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, Uttoxeter Rugby Football Club have had mixed fortunes. After inflicting the first defeat of the season on the League leaders Boots, in front of their own supporters, they then made an early exit

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from the Intermediate Cup. I wrongly referred to them being in the Owen Cup in the last issue, but it appears when you have won it three times you have to go into another competition which is what happened to the town side. Anyway they came a close second in a less than memorable match with St Leonards at Oldfields so they can now concentrate on winning the league, and at time of writing they are still hanging in there in second place. Secretary Glynn Wilson has agreed to take over the coaching duties with Dibble and having been their coach for several seasons in the past he well knows what makes them tick, which can only benefit their efforts. Back to the subject of music , following a busy December , things are pretty quiet for the Churnet Valley Male Voice Choir, with apart from the Annual dinner on the 10th of February we are not singing in anger until the Cheadle Arts Festival on April the 4th, but we still practice every Tuesday at the Bishop Rawle School in Cheadle, so why not come along and join us, new members are always welcome. All you have to do is turn up between 7:30 and 9:30, have a listen and see what you think, who knows, you may even decide to join us! Following a rousing turnout over Christmas and New Year at all the Services held at St Michaels Rocester, the Sunday School attendance is growing every week, due in no small measure to our vicar Kesh who the kids love, he has been a real inspiration to Rocester’s congregation. Talking of inspiration, I would like to finish on a rugby and cricket note. How nice it was to see Alistair Hignell receive a special award on BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year, but sadly moving with such difficulty. Alistair was for several years a student at Denstone College, and skippered the England Schoolboys at scrum half whilst he was there. Later he received 4 blues each for both rugby and cricket whilst at Cambridge, before going into teaching. He won 14 full caps for the England Rugby side, whilst playing Cricket for Gloucestershire during the Summer. A prolific batsman he passed a thousand runs in a season three times. He was struck down with multiple sclerosis and also osteo-arthritis which must have been terrible for the man of action that he was. Undeterred Alistair no longer able to partake in sport moved into the commentary box to bring life to rugby matches on the radio along with Ian Robertson. He has finally even had to give that up, but still had a huge smile on his face when he went up to receive the award. I know it has inspired me. On that rather sad note I’ll say T T F N ta ta for now - see you next month.

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Employees take 15,000 feet leap to raise money for the NSPCC SKYDIVE by JCB employees raised more than £3,000 for children’s charity the NSPCC – with one conquering his life-long fear of heights with a 15,000ft plunge. Simon Callear was one of 11 staff to bravely leap out of a plane at Hibaldstow near Scunthorpe to generate cash for JCB’s £1 million NSPCC appeal. The 30-year-old cautiously signed-up for the daredevil challenge to finally beat his phobia and underwent just 30 minutes of training before making the flight up. However, just as he was preparing to throw himself out of the plane, Simon was told he would have to do it all again – when the first jump was cancelled due to severe weather conditions. Simon, of Leek, who works at the JCB World Parts Centre in Uttoxeter said: “I’ve been scared of heights for as long as I can remember - you wouldn’t normally catch me going up a tall building or even climbing a ladder. To be told we weren’t jumping the first time after all the preparation and getting nervous all day left me emotionally drained. The second time I thought I knew what to expect - but as soon as the doors opened I just thought ‘this isn’t right’. However, before I had time to think I was jumping out.” Simon, a Technical Author at JCB raised £487 with the leap and says it has gone some way to curing him of his fear. “I think facing it head-on has helped me be a lot less scared of heights now. Everything seems a lot lower down.” Simon added. Richard Nankervis, 31, of Leek, a Senior Design Engineer, in JCB Loadall Business Unit at Rocester, who helped organise the fundraising, said: “After such a huge anti-climax the first time it was an absolutely fantastic experience to finally jump-out and I’m really grateful to everyone who helped us raise such a good amount for the NSPCC.” The other JCB staff who took part in the skydive were Patrick Munro from Derby; David Timmis from Stafford; David Allen; Charles Nicklin, of Sandbach; Ian Pridham from Leek; Stewart Dicks from Eccleshall; Peter Swinnerton from Forsbrook; Chris Ferns from Lightwood and Chris Peck from Cheadle. The money raised will be put towards a new centre for vulnerable young people in Stafford - offering all of the NSPCC’s specialist services under one roof.

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The good old days Racehorse trainer Peter Bevan is pictured with his pride and joy Jer, a top notch chaser who actually went off as one of the favourites to win the Grand National at Aintree many decades ago. Peter trained at Kingstone, near Uttoxeter, and saddled many winners from his small number of horses. Jer attracted huge media attention when he won a big race at Haydock before being installed as favourite for this country’s most famous race the Grand National. However, the talented Jer didn’t complete the race but he still remained an iconic figure in local racing circles.

Above: One of the area’s top farmers many years ago was Bertie Fower who was a very frequent visitor to Uttoxeter Cattle Market where he could be found associating with many other local farmers. Bertie was born in Winnothdale before he moved to a farm on Hollington Level and then to Woodhead, Cheadle. He bred cows for the show ring where he proved to be hugely successful throughout the country and he attended the AI Centre at Tean which was one of the top establishments in the breeding sphere. Bertie is pictured receiving a trophy after his impressive beast won at Staffordshire County Show. Left: One of the top soccer teams in the local area many years ago was Stallington Hospital FC. This photograph shows some of the players at a training session at the superb hospital pitch. Left to right: John Coxon, Nigel Titterton, Graham Bailey, Steve Bailey, Jim Cartlidge, Pete Johnson, Arthur Taylor, Keith Rushton and Kenny Elliott.

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Confit of Duckling Terrine, Piquillo Peppers, Plum Jelly and Caper Berry Salad For the duckling Ingredients 1 terrine 6 Male duck legs 25 gms Coarse sea salt 1 bulb Garlic-sliced in half 2 no Star anise 10 no Green cardamom pods 800 gms Duck fat - lard - or oil 100gms Piquillo peppers 2 tspn Chinese plum sauce 8 slices Cured ham (prosciutto/parma ham) Seasoning Method 1. Place the duck legs in a container & sprinkle the salt over them, cover and leave in a fridge for 24 hours 2. The next day remove the legs and wash well in cold water, dry well and place in an oven proof dish, add the star anise, cardamom, garlic and the fat, cover and cook in a slow/ medium oven for 3 hours (gas 3) 3. After 3 hours remove the dish from the oven and test the duck legs to check that they are fully cooked and that the meat is falling off the bone. Leave to one side to cool down

4. Line a terrine with cling film & cured ham and keep to one side 5. When the duck is cool enough to handle, but not cold, remove the skin from the legs and then pull the meat from the bones , add the plum sauce and 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid, stir well and correct the seasoning 6. To assemble the terrine place 1/2 of the duck to form a layer in the bottom of the terrine and smooth down, place the peppers on top and then add the rest of the mix, 7 Press down well and fold the ham and cling film over the top to seal the terrine. Place a light weight on top and place in a fridge for at least 24 hours To serve remove the terrine from its mould. Remove the cling film and re-wrap in fresh cling, slice a portion and remove the surrounding cling film and place on to a plate. To give it a shine, brush a little oil on to the surface of the terrine just before you serve it Serve the terrine with a slice of Spanish plum jelly and a little caper berry salad.

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Pan Fried Escalope of Free Range Pork, Pomegranate Gravy, Tarragon Greens and Mashed Potato Ingredients (4 people) 8 x 75 gm Trimmed slices of loin of pork 1 slice Cooked ham- diced very small 1 dspn Chopped chives 125 gm Japanese honey panko breadcrumbs 2 no Eggs (beaten with 50mls milk) 50 gm Plain flour (seasoned with salt & pepper) 80 gm Pomegranate seeds 125 mls gravy or red wine sauce 175 gm Okra - ladies fingers 150 gm Fine green beans 25 gm Unsalted butter 1 dspn Chopped tarragon Salt & pepper Oil & butter for frying the pork Mashed potato ½ lemon Method for the pork 1 Place a piece of pork on a board and gently batten it out with a cutlet bat or rolling pin to create a thin slice of pork (it is possible to do this between 2 layers of thin plastic if you wish) repeat for all the pieces of pork. 2 Mix the ham and chives with the breadcrumbs and pour into a shallow flat dish, pour the beaten egg into another one and the seasoned flour into a third one. 3 Get a tray or container and place a layer of greaseproof paper or j cloth on the bottom; you are now ready to start coating the escalopes. 4 Arrange the 3 trays out in front of you with the flour to the right, the egg in the middle and the breadcrumbs to the left; put the empty tray to the

far right and the pork slices to the far left. 5 Pick up a piece or pork with you left hand and place it in the flour, move it around in the flour (using only the left hand) Pick up the piece of pork and shake off any excess flour, place the pork in the egg wash and now start to use the right hand only, move the pork around in the egg until it is all covered, pick up the pork with the right hand and allow any excess egg to drop back into the tray and place the pork in the breadcrumbs. Go back to using the left hand only again and move the pork around until fully covered with the breadcrumbs. Lift out and place on the tray. 6 Repeat for the other pieces of pork, making sure to use another layer of paper or j cloth between each layer. 7 This may seem like a lot of fuss but by keeping one dry hand and the other one wet you will not get any large lumps of breadcrumb mix sticking to the pork and it also means you don’t have to keep washing your hands. 8 Cover the pork with cling film or a lid and keep in the fridge until needed. Method for the tarragon greens 1 Cut the okra into 1 cm pieces and set aside(don’t be alarmed if a gooey substance comes out of the okra this is perfectly normal) 2 Cook the beans in boiling salted water for 2 mins and refresh straight away in ice cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep them green. 3 When cold drain well, cut in 2 cm lengths and mix with the okra. Add the

butter and the tarragon and cover with cling or a lid. Keep in the fridge until needed. For the pomegranate gravy 1 Put the gravy or sauce in a pan, add the pomegranate and warm through. Keep warm until needed. To cook the pork and the tarragon greens 1 Place a large frying pan on the stove and heat gently over a low heat. Add a little rapeseed oil and a knob of unsalted butter, allow the butter to just start foaming, but not browning and add as many pieces of pork as the pan will take, cook slowly over a low heat for 2 mins. The crumbs should be a light golden colour, turn the pork over and continue to cook for a further 2 mins on the other side. 2 Try to avoid cooking the pork on either side twice as any crumbs left in the pan will have burnt and with stick to the pork. 3 Remove from the pan onto a metal tray or serving dish, and keep warm. 4 If you need to use the pan to cook more pork make sure you give a quick wash out and dry it as any crumbs left in the pan from the first cooking will have burnt and will stick to the second batch of pork. 5 You can cook the greens either in a microwave or in a pan on the stove; both are fine as we are only really reheating them. 6 Reheat the mash and serve on a plate put the pieces of pork on top serve with the vegetables and the sauce, at the very last minute squeeze a little lemon juice over the pork.

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Uttoxeter school’s successful fundraising effort Ldfields Hall Middle School, Uttoxeter, had a non-uniform day for charity. We managed to raise over a £1000 by Mr Bose saying pay 50p and you can sit where you want. Mrs Gilman got sponsored to give us all a sponsored silence for 7 minutes. In order for her to be able to do this, teachers paid for us to go into assembly and this gave us the chance to make lives different for unfortunate children in other parts of England. To finish the day off we had a brilliant Pig Racing Night where we managed to raise more money for our nominated charity which was Children in Need. Reported by Victoria Morris and Clarissa Hill of Oldfields Hall Middle School.

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fter over two years of planning and preparation the day had finally arrived! It was Saturday the 9th of August 2008, a date that had been in my thoughts since the day we booked our beautiful Wedding reception venue, Sandon Hall. I got up after a really good night’s sleep and ate breakfast with my dad whilst my mum and brother got up too. My good friend Christina arrived to transport myself and one of my four bridesmaids, Maria Adam, to the hairdressers, Alistair’s Creative Hair Design on Bank Street, Cheadle. Lesley, the wonderful hairdresser at Alistair’s began to work on my long curls and as I had predicted, while sat in her chair, the heavens opened and the rain came down! Lesley soon had my curls piled high, yet trailing down beautifully and had set my gorgeous tiara called Patina ( similar to my mums name Patricia ) by Tiara and Co in place followed my Cathedral length Pronovis lace veil in place. Lesley and Christina escorted me through the showers into the car, with my huge veil in our arms! This was the first of many umbrellas to be held over me throughout of the day, its true what they say, you really are treated like a princess on your wedding day and I never felt a drop of rain all day due to the kindness of so many. When I arrived home one of my other bridesmaids, Louise West was busy doing my mum’s makeup and my other bridesmaids, Leanne Holdcroft and Helen James had joined us too. Throughout the rest of the morning through to early afternoon we all sipped on pink champagne and ate pink truffles. Meanwhile I had organised for a black Porsche 911 from Porsche at Baslow, to pick Andrew and his best man, Darren James and one of his ushers, Paul Byatt up and take them to the Britannia Stadium to have their photographs taken, Andrew is an avid fan of Stoke City you see! Two more of his ushers, Jason Robinson and John Holdcroft followed them in my beloved black Mini Cooper, while his final two ushers, Graham Hawkins and Christopher Bentley met them at the Church. While the boys were enjoying the cars and football us girls were busy getting

dressed, first Leanne helped me to get into my stunning Maggie Sottero gown, which was an exquisite ivory coloured A-linegown, with a sweetheart neckline, lace overlay decorated with Swarovski crystals and complemented by a semi-cathedral length train from Maria Modes in Leek.

When laced up I walked down the stairs, which I have walked down so many times before as my Mum, Dad and bridesmaids watched and my Dad told me that my dress was just beautiful. Following this Leanne and Maria got down on all fours to help me put on my silver, crystal Gina 4 inch high sandals and handed me my designer Lulu Guiness handbag – the finishing touch! The bridesmaids then put on their gorgeous forever yours bright green chiffon dresses, whilst mum put on her stunning black and silver silk outfit and matching hat and dad dressed in his suit with matching green cravat and handkerchief. At quarter to one prompt, two gleaming Daimlers from Signature Wedding cars arrived at home and a dear friend, Pauleen West arrived with our truly beautiful shower shaped bouquets. Of pink roses and white freesias complemented with gypsopilla and foliage. It was soon time for the bridesmaids to leave in the pouring rain! After a little while to ourselves, it was quarter past one and time to go, Noel our charming chauffer carried a white umbrella over my head and dad carefully placed my dress into the gorgeous cream and dark blue Daimler called ‘Cammy ‘ which my dad had chosen for us and drove us to St Giles’ the Abbot C.E.Church, Cheadle.

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hen we arrived at Church we were greeted by a crowd of people, including our fabulous video man, Ray Spurway of Captures Video, who popped his head into the car and asked to dad, “Would you like to say anything for the video?”, Dad said “I think she looks beautiful and I hope that they have a good day”, a moment I shall treasure forever. Leanne and Maria came to help me get into church without getting wet and when I got into church my two last attendants greeted me, my gorgeous 18 month old god daughter Evie Holdcroft wearing a pretty ivory dress to match mine and my friend from university, Helen Eccleson and James’ son Thomas Eccleson looking very handsome in a miniature version of Andrew’s suit. A gorgeous flower girl and a cute page boy, what more could be needed?! The organist, Simon Baker, played The Bridal March, Wagner, as my dad walked me down the aisle to give me away to Andrew, we sang three hymns and two readings were read Genesis 2: 18-24 by my God Mother Helen Woodhouse and the poem I Go Where You Go by my dear friend Carrie Preece. The service conducted by Rev, Fr Ian Thurston was lovely concluded my brother Paul and Andrew’s sister, Helen witnessing the event for us whilst the harpist Kathryn Lewis played. We walked back up the aisle to The Wedding March , Mendelssohn as husband and wife and outside the church, in the still pouring rain stood some members of my Girl

Guide unit, 1st Cheadle and 2nd Tean guides forming a guard of honour for us, I felt so proud! Photographs were taken by the fantastic Barry James Photography in and out of church then my husband and I climbed into our Daimler and I was handed a large silver parcel addressed to my wife!! Inside were two striking Swarovski champagne glasses in which Noel, our chauffer poured Champagne for us to enjoy on our journey to Sandon Hall, I was so pleased with my gift as I had wanted to buy them but our budget ran out! With the rain still pouring, we set out on our twenty minute journey to Sandon, this was the only time Andrew and I really shared on our own all day and I was really glad we had this time travelling to our reception. When we arrived at the gates of Sandon Hall the clouds had cleared and the rain had finally stopped and I truly believe that someone was looking down on us at that moment! We were driven up the long winding drive through 400 acres of parkland, past grazing sheep and imperious pheasants to the stunning Sandon Hall, a neo-Jacobean stately home, where all our guests had already been greeted with bubbling champagne. Many photographs were taken and while Andrew and I walked through the splendid gardens, our guests enjoyed a high tea of, miniature sandwiches and miniature scones with jam and clotted cream complemented by English tea in the sumptuous library.

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t was soon time for our wedding breakfast which had been tirelessly prepared by Jenkinsons caterers. The tables were set with enormous champagne and martini glasses full of flowers, the napkins were dressed with lace carnations which my mum had spent hours hand-knitting for us and attaching with personalised ribbon. The ladies received a miniature handbag shaped box with Cath Kidston bath fizz in them , a net of almonds, as the Italian tradition, a drawstring bag with a rose shaped candle in it, and a Bride shaped box containing Love Heart sweets. The gentlemen received a miniature champagne glass of bright green Jelly Belly Beans, champagne shaped bubbles and a groom shaped box containing chocolate footballs also on the table were Table Trivia games and a drawstring bag containing a disposable camera. Our friend Steven Avann (acting as toastmaster for the day) knocked the gavel and introduced us as Mr and Mrs James and we came down the beautiful wooden staircase, to the awe-inspiring Saloon, whilst Kathryn Lewis our wonderful harpist played Canon, Jeremiah Clarke, we enjoyed our main meal of traditional roast beef set on creamed mash followed by an apple and Summer fruit filo nest with

clotted cream and raspberry coulis for dessert, and then Wedding cake and tea/coffee with a huge selection of mints. The speeches went really well, my dad said how proud he was of my academic achievements, my husband said thank you to my mum for all the hours of making invitations, order of service, confetti cones and menus, not to mention all the wedding fairs and bridal shops she escorted me too. He also thanked his mum Jeanette, for making our fairy castle wedding cake. Finally his best man, Darren, made his speech with a little help from his dad, Malcolm, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house! Evening entertainment was provided by Adrian Wood of decade’s roadshow who endeavoured to play the huge play list that we had complied with our guests before the day. We danced to Shania Twain, you’re still the one, for our first dance of married life, and my

dad took me for the second dance to The Carpenters’, close to you. The dance floor was full throughout the evening except while the beautiful buffet supplied again by Jenkinsons was served, too which we added our own special touch of glasses, dishes and cake stands full of sweeties! The day came to an end in Cinderella style at Midnight after dancing our final dance Let’s dance the last dance by Donna Summer surrounded by our friends and family. We spent our first night just over the road at the Dog and Doublet in a huge four poster bed! Our wedding day was perfect and there are so many of our friends and family who helped make it so special. We have many wonderful memories of such a lovely day, despite the weather, and we will treasure them forever! Our honeymoon was spent in Sorrento, Italy but that’s another chapter!!........ Andy and Suzanne

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News from Staffordshire Young Farmers PUBLIC SPEAKING DAY COMPETITION RESULTS n Sunday, 8th February 2009, over 112 members of Staffordshire County Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs took part in a variety of Public Speaking competitions including Junior and Senior YFC Member of the Year. Harriet Wilson, Eccleshall YFC, won the Junior Section for the second year running. Junior competitors were required to produce a portfolio giving details of their activities within YFC over the previous 12 months as well as information about school, career aspirations, and activities outside YFC. An informal interview also took place. Harriet, aged 17, is currently studying for her A Levels at Shrewsbury High School and hopes to go on to university to gain qualifications to work in the Agri-Food industry as a Meat Buyer for one of the top supermarkets. 2nd place was given to George Goodwin, Chase YFC and 3rd place went to Caroline Barlow from Ridware YFC. The Senior Male Section was won by Steven Hill, aged 24, from Eccleshall YFC who is the Immediate Past Club Chairman for Eccleshall and is now is now County Development Chairman. Steve works as a self-employed farrier. Anthony Williams, Eccleshall YFC was placed 2nd and in 3rd place was Ben Redfern from Stone YFC. Laura Parry, also of Eccleshall YFC came 1st in the Female section. Laura, aged 23, works as a Nursery Manager and is the present Club Chairman for Eccleshall and she instigated their charity naked calendar for 2009, raising around £2500 for NACCPO. Helen Goldstraw from Waterhouses YFC was placed 2nd with Lucy Hill, Ridware YFC placed 3rd. Senior competitors were required to complete an information sheet giving details of their experience with Young Farmers and attend an interview with the competition judges on the day. Laura Parry and Steven Hill, both of Eccleshall YFC were chosen to go forward as Overall Senior Member of the Year and Harriet Wilson of Eccleshall YFC and George Goodwin of Chase YFC as Junior Member of the Year to represent the County at the West Midlands Area Finals on Sunday 15th March 2009, this year being hosted by Shropshire. Junior Reading - 1st Eccleshall YFC, 2nd Leek YFC, 3rd Waterhouses YFC. Each team had to read out three chosen passages from ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ by C S Lewis. Junior Speaking - 1st Eccleshall B YFC; 2nd Chase YFC; 3rd Uttoxeter JNFU. Harriet Wilson of Eccleshall YFC gave an interesting talk on Stockjudging. The other team members were Jenny Williams as Chairman and Samantha Wilson who proposed the Vote of Thanks. Intermediate Brainstrust - 1st Cheadle YFC team; 2nd Stone YFC; 3rd Eccleshall B YFC. Each team comprised three members who were given a range of topics from which to choose three just twenty minutes before the start of the competition. Cheadle team, whose members were Matt Brindley, Sam Mellor, Lisa Hawkins and Christine Wheat debated the following three topics, “Does the team think that credit is too easily available, particularly to young people?”; “Does the team think that we need a NHS in the UK, or should we adopt the American system of insurance schemes to cover healthcare?” and finally “Does the Team think that Global Warming is fact or fiction?” Senior Brainstrust - 1st Stone YFC; 2nd Cheadle YFC; 3rd Eccleshall YFC. Each team comprised three members who were given a range of topics from

which to choose three just twenty minutes before the start of the competition. The winning team from Stone were John Preston, Bryce Mackellar, Jeff Tabernor, and Simon Wilson and discussed the following three topics, “Does the team think that it is morally right for the Government to greatly raise the National Debt to bail out the banks when future generations will have to pay for it?”; “Does the team think that Nuclear Power is the only way to go green.”, and finally “Does the team think that the farming Trade Unions need to raise their profile and fight even harder to ease the plight of the faming industry?” The Strictly Ballroom Dancing Competition was won by Eccleshall B YFC with George Stanhope, Annabelle Gardner, David Williams and Becky Stubbs performed a Ballroom dance and a Latin dance. The Judges, Aileen Paul and Vivienne Shelley remarked that this had been a remarkable effort on everyone’s part. Chase YFC was placed 2nd and Eccleshall A YFC placed 3rd. The winning teams from Junior Speaking, Senior Brainstrust and Strictly Ballroom will go forward to represent Staffordshire at the West Midlands Area Finals in on 28th March 2009, which is this year being hosted by Warwickshire. The Gwen Earp-Haward Award for Public Speaking was awarded at the end of the day to the overall winning team, which was Stone YFC in 1st place, and Cheadle YFC and Eccleshall A YFC were joint runners up.

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Povey’s People By Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott Each month Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott (Alan Povey) will write a unique insight into our local life and its many characters. His infectious, humorous slant on people provides a different and unusual mix which hopefully will bring a warm smile to the faces of our readers.

This month: OLD CARS etting sacked from my job is something that I will never forget. The fact that it wasn’t my fault and that it was only a casual job anyway mattered not. I had been sacked - which made me an inferior individual in the eyes of my employer; not fit to be in his employ or to carry the name of his business to his customers. I was a subversive, a loser, an inadequate… the descriptives piled up in my messed up brain. I struggled to rise above it. I wasn’t a paedophile; I hadn’t stolen anything, I hadn’t done anything nasty to anyone or anything. All I had done was apply the brakes on a delivery van. Thursday and Friday evenings after work, I delivered meat to houses, pubs and various other places in the Blythe Bridge and Hilderstone areas for a butcher in Meir Heath. The week previous, the old butcher’s van had met an inglorious end. After many years of faithful service, it had finally given up the ghost and disintegrated spectacularly on Blythe Bridge railway crossing on the old A50 and caused serious delays between Stoke and Derby. So the butcher had purchased a new van. This van was vastly different from the last one inasmuch as it had brakes. Up to then, the only two vehicles that I had driven were the ancient butcher’s van and my own old banger - a faded green nineteen fifty three sit-up-and-beg Ford Prefect that drank two pints of oil and a tin of Radweld radiator sealant to every four gallons of petrol. The main reason that I didn’t get killed in it was that it only did twenty eight miles an hour flat out. It had three forward gears and used to jump out of second and break your hand if you weren’t careful. Starting it in the morning with the old crank handle carried a similar risk, but once up and running and the relavent bit of wire got hot, it got me through my driving test and to work and back. Driving it was a discipline that is non existent today. You had to turn the steering wheel through two revolutions before anything happened. The indicators were operated by a large knob which was twisted to the left or to the right dependent

on which way you wanted to go. If you were turning right, you twisted the knob, which emitted a loud click, then gave the side of the car a thump at a point six inches behind your ear which would activate a little plastic arm that struggled valiantly out of its hiding place, assumed the horizontal and emitted a weak guttering yellow light. The windscreen wipers were operated by a small tank of compressed air, but were grossly unreliable. They only worked when you took your foot off the accelerator ie. when you were going downhill. Going uphill, after ten seconds of applying constant throttle, the wipers stopped. It also had a novel form of air conditioning…it had no floor, but even worse, the heater didn’t work and the window of the drivers door only wound up half way. In the winter, It was warmer on a motor bike. It was the brakes however that one had to be wary of. Both my car and the old butcher’s van had a similar stopping distance that involved a precise discipline. Fifty yards from a halt sign, the procedure was to change down a gear, then start pumping the brake pedal to encourage a bit of brake fluid to leave the master cylinder and inhabit the slave cylinders which would then hopefully operate the braking mechanism. After ten or a dozen vigorous thrusts with the right leg, the pedal would harden and eventually, the vehicle would come to a sedate halt. I eventually sold this death trap for a fiver to Jackie Thompson who kept the Hunter at Saverley Green and the last I saw of it was one day when it hurtled over the top of a grassy hillock heading hell for leather towards the Dry Colour department of Blythe Colour Works take out with ten kids in it to read. I was informed that the river stopped it! So, as the new van stood outside the shop, I was told in no uncertain terms what would happen to me if I pranged it, then I proceeded to load the evening’s deliveries. All of the orders were in the back apart from one.. On the passenger seat was a tray of meat atop of which sat a brown paper bag containing a dozen eggs, destined for Stallington Hall. I started the engine and investigated the controls. I had never before driven

“ The main reason that I didn’t get killed in it was that it only did twenty eight miles an hour flat out.

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a vehicle where everything worked. Every switch and every knob did something. Lights came on – inside and out, there was a fog light, though whether it was at the front or rear, I didn’t get chance to find out. Like I didn’t get the chance to find Radio Luxembourg on the radio which I had earmarked as my first project when I was well out of sight. I was merrily hammering along The Hilderstone Level when the time came to start slowing down for Blacklake crossroads. I took my foot off the gas and instinctively stamped on the brake pedal. The van stopped dead, my head hit the windscreen and a dozen eggs hit the dashboard and disintegrated instantly into a glutinous mass on the floor. The butcher gave me no quarter. Every filthy word he knew hit me like a rifle shot and I crawled out of the shop feeling wretched and useless. However, a few more years were to go by before I acquired a vehicle that was safe to carry a passenger. The next vehicle I bought was not much better than the old Ford. It was a Standard Ten van that had been done up to look good but unknown to me, was in an advanced stage of decay. From the day I bought it, the bodywork proceeded to degenerate rapidly and within three months, it was seriously unroadworthy. However, I still owed money on it and I needed it to get to work, so it was ‘Here we go again….take it steady and watch out for cop cars.’ But then one day, I did a rather stupid thing. I overtook a police car on the A34, north of Newcastle. I was almost past him when I realised that I was going too fast, so I took my foot off the throttle. The engine backfired and half the exhaust parted company with the van preempting a horrendous clatter and a loud roar which caused the driver of the police car to duck. I was duly ‘pulled’ and one of the two officers who got out to examine the vehicle was nearly circumcised as he touched the rotten offside wing causing a spicule of metal to spring out like a flick knife and miss his vital dedicaments by less than an inch. The policeman, bless him, turned out to be a star. He recognised my plight and gave me two weeks to replace the van before he put out a general alert. Those were the good old days before the MOT certificate was invented. I had been on this mortal coil for forty two summers before I owned a vehicle on which everything worked. Despite still being a relative peasant, I could now chuck this onto ‘save’, go to a dealer, sign a piece of paper and drive away a brand new Mercedes with alloys and God knows what else within the hour… but my mind goes back to the sticker in the rear window of an old wreck that I was once following which read; ‘It may be old but it’s paid for and it’s in front of you’ Wise words.

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Ramble on My favourite walks by Peter Matthews

No 3 Hollington This is a good walk with some magnificent views. From the car walk back towards Cheadle. Just before Lodgedale Farm, take a footpath on the right which initially goes back on yourself. Over the stile and along a grassy track which contours round the hillside. At a waymark, take the right hand track, past a fallen tree to another waymark sign and a stone. Leave the main track here to descend the bracken (the path was invisible at the height of summer), aiming for the bottom of a rocky area and skirting it, descend to a grassy track and waymark. Turn right and descend to a stile and road. (A) (If parking at Great Gate, join the walk here). Turn right and continue up the road to a pallet store and enclosed footpath on the right, by FP sign. Follow this up to another stile. Over and taking the leftmost path, continue up to reach a stone stile. Through this, the path then bends right to join a track by Far End Cottage. Left here to follow track to footpath sign. You can continue ahead here but to do so would leave out a delightful walk through some woods, so turn right, following the waymarks on a good path until it reaches a T junction. Turn left (no waymarks) and follow this path to reach a gravel road. Follow this to a road where turn left. At the next road, Quarry Bank, turn left (if you had continued ahead, you would have emerged at this junction). Descend the road, pass a street lamp! And then look for a footpath sign on the right. Negotiate the gate and then head diagonally left down the field to reach a hedge, then bear left, with the hedge on the right, to reach a stone stile. Over and keeping to the right edge of fields descend, possibly having to negotiate some temporary electric fencing, then up slightly until just opposite the public house on the road nearby (left). Look for a stone stile in the hedge on the right and over, following the waymarks. Left, then right, aiming for a gate in the hedge opposite, where a track passes through. The stile is just below this, by a cattle trough. Over and follow the hedge on the left, then over two stiles (hedge now on right) and just before a gate in the fence ahead, farm and Croxden Abbey on your left, turn right, over a stile and up the next field, hedge on right. Follow the line of stiles to cross fields to soon reach a road. (B). Turn left and at the next junction, right, to Fole. Follow this road, round a right hand bend, then at the next left hand bend, a pumping station on the left. Just after this, on the right, take the footpath right, over a cattle grid and follow the path which rejoins the farm track by the farm. Follow the waymarks round the farm to emerge at the far side and climb to the next farm (hedge on right) then right and left to reach a farm road. Turn right here and follow it up to the road and turn left, back to the start.

For further information on walking visit the Ramblers Association website www.ramblers.org.uk. Without the work of the Ramblers some of these walks would not be possible – they help to keep footpaths open and maintained. Difficulty

Some climbing. This walk is navigationally challenging in parts but there are some delightful corners on this walk and some magnificent views. Follow route clockwise..

Distance

4 Miles

Time

2 ½ hours

Parking

Very limited but a small area opposite Hollington Farm. GR SK049392. The walk could be started at Great Gate, adding a little to the walk. There is verge side parking at Great Gate, quite close to Quarry Bank.

Refreshments

There are two Public houses on route.

Public Transport

There is a bus stop in Hollington. This would either mean walking back towards Cheadle to start the walk or joining it at point B.

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Rocester Football Club ocester Football Club 1st XI have enjoyed a rejuvenation since new Manager Alan Beaman took over recently. Here is the official team photograph: Back Row: Alan Beaman, Dave Shaw, Richard Froggatt, Darren Bullock, Tommy Smith, Christian Dacres, Neil Edwards, Karl Charlton, Richard Beech, Nigel Mottram. Front Row: Lee Baillie, Ben Carr, Ashley Sheridan, Martin Gadsby, Chris McComisky, Josh Butler, David Williams.

Cheadle Cricket Club calls open NatWest CricketForce meeting he ways in which members, supporters, residents and local businesses can help maximise Cheadle Cricket Club’s status as one of seven national showcase clubs for NatWest CricketForce 2009 was discussed at an open meeting at the club recently. NatWest Cricket Force is the biggest sporting volunteering event in the country and Cheadle Cricket Club is using this fantastic opportunity to undergo a mass renovation which will change the face of the club for the better. Now they are asking for in kind support from local businesses in return for lots of publicity. Much of the work will be carried out amidst a carnival and family atmosphere over the weekend of 28th and 29th March. The Club has drawn up a list of renovation projects and any businesses that can help in any way will be rewarded with the kind of publicity opportunity that money can’t buy Businesses who agree to donate their time and expertise to the project will be welcome to promote their company over the weekend however they see fit: and the ground will be crammed with volunteers, local dignitaries, sporting celebrities, members of the public, media and other business contacts. Companies will gain goodwill from the local community, as well as being permitted to hand out their business cards and promotional literature, or even host promotional stalls throughout the weekend. Also, a plaque presentation board will be inaugurated after the event displaying the name of every company that contributed to the project. The work to be carried out is set to include: the renovation of the changing and toilet facilities, restoration of public seating, the extension of power supplies, a

regeneration of the club’s net facilities, new or improved sightscreens and plenty of general painting and decorating. The flagship project, meanwhile, will be a complete refurbishment of the Members’ Lounge with a new layout, bar and seating all proposed to be completed over the weekend. Cricketers from Derbyshire County Cricket Club plus locally bred professional footballers Gareth Owen (Port Vale) and Andy Wilkinson (Stoke City) have already agreed to come and muck in, so plenty of media coverage is guaranteed. If you think that your company can help, in any way, contact Neil Sommerville on 07805 110505 or email cheadlecricketforce09@hotmail.co.u k and take advantage of this unique publicity opportunity. The club are also offering companies or individuals the opportunity of sponsoring a new electronic scoreboard. As the most looked at part of the ground throughout the cricket season, this is an excellent branding opportunity for a local business and there are also ground board advertising opportunities available. Project Manager Elgin Smith commented: “Cheadle Cricket Club and the local community will only get one chance to maximise the opportunity of being a NatWest Cricket Force Focus Club. “It is likely to be another five years before even another club from Staffordshire gets this opportunity so I would urge local businesses and the community to unite and make it a success. “With the Cricket Club gaining an excellent development of its facilities and businesses having a unique opportunity to promote themselves, NatWest Cricket Force is beneficial to all and we could also have a lot of fun in the process.” Staffordshire Cricket Funding and

Marketing Director Andy Grice commented: “I am delighted for Staffordshire Cricket to be backing this project and I wish Cheadle Cricket Club all the very best for the weekend. “The club are already making excellent progress with their

programme and event and the prospect of seeing it come to fruition, with the help of local businesses, is tremendously exciting.” For further information contact Tom Holdcroft on 07791 273819 or email the club on cheadlecricketforce09@hotmail.co.uk

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Guiding your future...

Success continues at Cheadle Town FC

By Tom Holdcroft ith teams sitting proudly on top of the Staffordshire County and Uttoxeter & District leagues, enjoying the status as the reigning best club in Staffordshire and with junior teams bringing home silverware: Cheadle Town FC is celebrating its diamond anniversary in style. The FA Charter Standard Community Club is marking its 60th year by enjoying one of the most successful periods in its history. With junior divisions from under 10’s upwards, along with a Saturday morning session for children even younger than that, the system is geared to develop the local footballing talent and to feed the senior teams of the future. It currently seems to be working a treat with the junior sections continuing to excel after the under 12’s, under 14’s, under 15’s and under 18’s all claimed silverware in 2008; and both senior outfits are currently at the summit of their respective league tables. The club’s first team, under the management of

Steve Austin, are targeting promotion from the Staffordshire County League Second Division after a pre-Christmas run that saw them win seven and draw three of 11 matches with just one defeat. And the talent emerging through the junior ranks has been such that, this season, the Club inaugurated a second senior team who were entered into the Uttoxeter & District League, playing on a Sunday morning. The second senior side was formed from the nucleus of the team that lifted the Under 18’s Division One League Cup last season. They have enjoyed a fairytale start to life in senior football: setting the pace at the top of the league throughout the first half of the season and honing in on promotion. Cheadle Town FC was granted the prestigious Charter Standard status three years ago, certifying the fact that it has achieved excellence in coaching, administration and child protection. This was followed by FA Community Club accreditation: described by the FA as ‘the pinnacle of the club development pathway.’ A Community Club must have a high quality, multi-team (minimum of 10 teams) set up with excellent social, training and playing opportunities for all. All new FA Community Clubs are required to meet FA criteria, ensuring that they provide opportunities for players irrespective of age, gender, religion and ability. Clubs must also provide qualified coaches, first aiders and child protection officers. Cheadle Town had their Community Club status renewed in 2008: closely followed by the accolade of

being named best community club in Staffordshire. Chairman Pete Bentley commented: “Everybody at the Club works very hard to ensure that Cheadle Town FC provides the best possible service of coaching and protection to all of our players, both junior and senior. “Charter Standard and Community Club status are proof of the strides that the club has made in that regard, as both are difficult to achieve and are by no means common in local football. To then be named as the best club in Staffordshire was a huge honour and a massive boost for everyone ahead of the new season. The good news has since continued with teams, both senior and junior, performing well on the pitch. If the two senior teams can push on to promotion while the juniors continue to keep the trophy cabinet glistening it will do down as one of our best ever years. Our current success on and off the field is testament to the hard work of our coaches and administration team, all of whom put the hours in voluntarily to take the club forward. It is great to see the senior teams doing well, but equally exciting to see some of the talent that is emerging through the junior sections. That is what makes the future so exciting.” Junior sessions for children aged up to eight years old take place at Cheadle High School on a Saturday morning from 10am until 11am. All children are welcome to attend, call Dave on 01782 394131 or Pete on 07748 910921 for more information.

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All-time Local Soccer Hall of Fame Team By Roy ‘Razzer’ Astbury Each month Uttoxeter’s best known character Roy ‘Razzer’ Astbury will compile his very own ‘All-Time Local Football Team’ which in his opinion is the very best of players past and present.

and no doubt you all will have your views on ‘Razzer’s Hall of Fame team. If you have your own Hall of Fame team then get involved and just give Nigel a call at The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice on 01538 751629, 0776 784 6937 to tell him or send your team to: The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice, 3 Spode Close, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1DT or email uttoxetervoice@hotmail.co.uk ‘Razzer’ will judge the best team provided by our readers and the winner will receive a £10 cheque courtesy of The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice in each edition of our publication! Go on give it a try!

‘Razzer’ will create a team in each issue of The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice which he believes incorporates all the ingredients of a football outfit which could be unbeatable! He will be delving into his thoughts to remember all the terrific players in years gone by whilst selecting those who are exceptional in our present day. It should be a fantastic talking point in our community

Razzer’s Hall of Fame March Team HENRY CAMPION Bamfords A good, strong powerhouse of a goalkeeper.

RON PRITCHARD Bamfords

DAVID COLE Kingstone

ALF BLOOD Rocester

A really good reader of the game, David was a cool cookie.

Known throughout the land, Alf was a no-nonsense defender who certainly let forwards know they had been in a game!

ALAN SMITH Uttoxeter Town

GEORGE BLOOD Bamfords

GERALD COOPER Hollington Busy player who gave 100% every match. Gerald tackled anything that moved!

At the heart of the back four, Ron was as brave as a lion and his strong tackles left their mark – normally on forwards’ legs!

Another player who was known everywhere in our local community. George ran until he dropped and his attitude was top notch.

A legend in local sports terms, Alan locked horns with many a player in his career. He never really got the credit he deserved for his soccer skills which at times were outstanding.

CLIFF BUCKLEY Bamfords Cliff was renowned throughout the area for his incredible kicking power! He could strike an old fashioned leather ball three quarters the length of the pitch and in those days this was unheard of!

DANNY HUDSON Uttoxeter Town A wonderful player who gave everything on the football pitch. Danny always produced 100% and he was a tremendous team player.

BILLY HOLMES Uttoxeter Boys Club

BEN CARR Rocester/Cheadle CC/ Cheadle Utd Genuine pace, a goalscoring prowess and a tremendous will to succeed. Ben has it all and he will become one of our best local goalscorers.

Fast, sharp and terrific goalscorer, Billy was an outstanding front man and he put real fear into defenders who faced him.

We have inserted one football club each player has performed for. Obviously, many have played for several clubs in their careers.

Lyndon Beardmore, of Cheadle, has played local football at the highest level whilst also being part of many great teams. Lyndon reveals his Hall of Fame team and wins our £10 cheque! He says ‘I have decided to select a team from just the local area and I was very torn to who to give a place in my side to. It really is harder than you think but here it is and I believe this team would take a lot of beating!’ Goalkeeper Graham Moss (Cheadle Rovers) A goalkeeper who had no weaknesses. Graham was a great shot-stopper and he was also terrific at collecting crosses from either wing. Right Back Lee Bould (Cheadle Utd) A really consistent defender throughout his whole career. He was a rock all his team-mates could rely on at the back and he fully deserves his place in the back four. Centre Halfs Mick Hathaway (Cheadle Utd) What a commanding centre half Mick was. He rarely let a centre forward get the better of him and he also was very comfortable on the ball. Wayne Johnson (Cheadle Utd, Captain) Wayne had a brilliant attitude to the game and he was the best header of a ball I have ever played with. A true leader and he is my selection as Captain of this team. Mark Alcock (Cheadle Town) A good hard tackling left back who unbelievably is still going strong now! Mark could be switched into midfield where he would be the same reliable and talented player as when in defence. Midfield Andy Campbell (Cheadle Utd) Andy could play on either wing as he possessed tremendous ability with both feet. Fast, skilful and talented, Andy caused chaos when he attacked defenders and he also scored some brilliant goals too. Paul Ede (Rocester) He could play in defence or midfield and Paul was one of the fittest lads I played with. He is a credit to local football. Daryl Beardmore (Cheadle Utd) Probably the best midfielder I have played with. Daryl had the lot, aggression, talent and a will to win – although I believe he didn’t score enough goals!! Richard Carter (Cheadle Cricket Club) There cannot be many better midfield players who have played in our local football. Richie was a big player for big games and he could score goals from anywhere on the park! Forwards Craig Walklet (Rocester/Cheadle Utd) A great team player who was very unselfish to his team-mates. A fantastic goalscorer, Craig was the most difficult player I ever had to mark. Nigel Mottram (Rocester) A truly brilliant player, Nigel was a man you wanted in your team and someone you wouldn’t want to play against. Substitutes: Alan Derbyshire (Cheadle Cricket Club) Chris Rowley (Cheadle Cricket Club) Ben Carr (Cheadle Cricket Club/Rocester) Paul Frith (Cheadle Town) Anthony Bryan (Cheadle Utd)

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On and off the field By Alan Smith Alan Smith has enjoyed a lifetime of sport in the Cheadle and Uttoxeter areas. Here Alan delves into his memory bank to write his unique brand of humour on colourful sports and life comments with memories of past and present which we hope readers will enjoy... ell, we are into 2009 and I bet you’ve already broke all your New Year’s resolutions by now! I was quite surprised and very pleased The Uttoxeter and Cheadle Voice owner Nigel Titterton gave me the opportunity to put articles into his fantastic colour magazine. I hope you enjoy them, sometimes they are serious, sometimes humorous but always I hope interesting. My introduction to Nigel was on a Uttoxeter Twin Town visit to Raisdorf, Germany, in the 1970’s. We went over there for a week playing three or four football matches and believe me we became somewhat celebrities in Raisdorf. Nigel was a very young lad at that time but I had seen him play football for Cheadle Town who were one of the best teams in our area at that time. He was an uncompromising full back, not over blessed with football finesse but you could rely on him and I am quite sure wingers did not enjoy playing him! He was a few years later to play for me in my introduction into 1st XL local football management. My first role, albeit as assistant, was with Big T as he was known – but to you Tony Elliott! We took on the reserve team at Oldfields, Uttoxeter Town 2nd XI, who had their share of good players, some very good players and believe me, some really great characters. Men like Big Tom, that is Tom Lomas. He’d die for you and he along with myself I am sure helped big time to build what was then the new Staffs FA Headquarters through the paying of fines! Bill Pritchard, what a good goalscorer and believe me a really good goalkeeper. He played both roles in teams I played in but our regular goalkeeper in our side at Oldfields was quiet Frank. Well you know him as Frankie Rowe, what a good keeper but Frank would be the first to admit that he could be brilliant and then come up with an almighty gaff. Frankie was never short of a word and always

liked to have the last one! Well, with me, that was to become a challenge and one particular match at half time playing Ipstones at Oldfields with the score at 1-1, we had just conceded a goal via a misunderstanding between Wiggy Whieldon and Frank. Well, we sat down for a team talk conducted by me and Tony with Ipstones doing there’s about 40 yards away. Well, picture it, Tony and I trying to explain to Wiggy and more so Frank to forget their little episode but would Frank drop it – no chance! Well, I blew my top with him and jumped up but Frank must have realised he’d pushed me over the edge and got up quicker than me! To the huge surprise of my own team and also the Ipstones players, I chased Frank and I’m glad he was quicker than me because I think I’d have strangled him! I can see Curly Johnson and George Prince now laughing their heads of along with the rest of the Ipstones side……. But Frank and I had the last laugh as we ended up winning the game 3-1. Also in that Uttoxeter side was the great Banjo, Kenny Coates, a terrifically gifted player with a fantastic left foot, and a German lad on the left wing called Walter Strolholm. I bet he’d never seen a half time team talk like that in Germany!!! I enjoyed my apprenticeship at Uttoxeter but it did not last long as I still enjoyed playing and the temptation of rejoining up with Barry Hulton, Leon

“ As I have said

previously I am not short of words to say and I told Bob he had made mistakes during the season and he blasted back at me that if I could do better the job was mine...

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Hibberd, Keith Hibberd and many more fine local players to play for Rocester FC was too strong and I left and went to Rocester and it was there that a senior XI management position became available when Bob Bassett said to me at the end of the first season and on us missing out on a couple of cups the situation as manager. As I have said previously I am not short of words to say and I told Bob he had made mistakes during the season and he blasted back at me that if I could do better the job was mine – and that was it, I became Rocester FC 1st XL Manager. I worked with the legendary late dear old Ken Green and Gilbert Egerton with not a penny in sight! I still maintain that money has ruined local football and in future issues of The Voice I will tell you of my dislike of some clubs and players on this topic. But on a lighter note can I just finish this article off with a story of a recent beer I had in the company of what I bet you will think after you’ve read it must be one hell of a thick bugger! We were discussing aeroplanes and how cold they were when they were waiting for take-off and he came out with a beauty! That whilst on his way back from the Canaries with his wife he noticed below his feet a hole about the size of a fist. He showed the hole to his wife and decided they had the perfect solution which was to use the bread paper she had wrapped the travel butties in. He rolled it up and stuck it in the hole and WALLA, no draught, warm aeroplane. With that I tried to stop myself laughing and made the excuse that I needed to go to the toilet. I wondered just how thick this guy was and within a few minutes I found out! He noticed I had a limp, a result of a need for a hip replacement. He said ‘what’s the limp for Alan?’ ‘A hip replacement needed’ I answered ‘but I have got to wait as they only have white ones in at present.’ ‘Oh that’s not fair,’ he said. I got my answer there and then how thick he was……. Thank you for reading this article, I hope to be able to continue in later editions if asked. One last thing, the ongoing search for my father, a GI in the States, is getting quite exciting. We are onto a website which traces GI Fathers and also a film company has also called me to ask for my involvement in making a documentary for ITV 1 on GI Babies. If it helps why not but I’ll keep you informed of my progress. Smithy

Cheadle Running Club pick up a host of Awards headle Running Club again picked up a host of awards as the North Staffs Cross Country League concluded with the last fixture at Westwood, Leek, recently. Sharleen Gibson and Ruth Watchorn Rice shared joint second place in a closely fought open lady category. Sharleen also won the Lady Veteran 35 category and Ruth the Lady Veteran 40 category. Ruth has been in the top three in the open lady category for each of the past 4 years, winning her age group each time. Sharleen has also been in

the top 2 in her age group for the past 3 years. Team mate Denise Broom was 2nd in her LV45 age group, matching her performance of 2006, whilst team captain Liz Clutton went one better than last year, when she was 2nd LV50, by winning the LV55 age group. The ladies have also had another outstanding season as a team and picked up a silver medal in the Ladies Open Team category and were the winners of a gold in the Lady Veteran Team category. The ladies team have

now been first or second in each of the last four years. In the men’s competition Club Chairman Mick Beardmore won a silver in the Men’s Over 55 category. Mick has been in the top 2 in his age group for 5 of the past 6 years. Runners travel from as far afield as Stourbridge and Colwyn Bay to compete in the league and so for a small club like Cheadle to win so many awards so consistently in such a competitive league is quite remarkable.

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Gareth Owen: Local Hero go for them ahead of options in the higher division.” The playoff final victory with Stockport, against Rochdale on Monday 26th May, remains the moment that Gareth remembers most fondly from his career to date and he admits that it is unlikely to ever be beaten. He said: “Leading my team out and lifting a trophy at Wembley is untouchable as the highlight of my career and I will never forget those memories. The only way it gets better than that is if you win a European Cup, but I don’t think that is going to happen at Port Vale just yet.” That moment of glory and victory at Wembley was the reward for all of the hard work and dedication that has been required for Gareth to succeed, starting as a nine-year-old with Cheadle Athletic Under 12’s. This, as Gareth explains, has included making many sacrifices and putting in plenty of extra hours on the training field. “I played one season for

n the money maddened world of modern day football, professional players representing their local clubs has become an all too rare occurrence. Having started his career with Stoke City before covering the miles to turn out for the likes of Torquay United, Oldham Athletic, Stockport County and Yeovil Town; Cheadle born and bred central defender Gareth Owen knows only too well what draws players away from their local teams. In his case it was the lure of first team football. But, at the age of 26 and having already amassed a wealth of Football League experience, Gareth is plying his trade in the Potteries again; this time with Port Vale. Gareth spent the past two seasons with Stockport County, amassing 83 appearances and captaining The Hatters to a Football League clean sheets record and a Playoff Final victory at Wembley. However, a fall out with manager, Jim Gannon, left Gareth seeking pastures new and after a short spell on loan at Yeovil Town, he decided that his future lay back in his home county. Gareth said: “The fact that it is on my doorstep

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and is my home town club makes things a lot simpler and is one of my major reasons for joining Port Vale. I am living in Birches Head now so it only takes five minutes to get to training.” Still with time on his side, Gareth still has the desire to play at a higher level than League Two, where the Valiants currently find themselves for the first time since the 1982/83 season. But the former Stoke City defender believes that his new club can climb the leagues under the stewardship of Dean Glover; himself a former centre-half at Vale Park during the glory years of the 90’s.

Gareth said: “The manager has got to clear up a lot of mistakes that have already been made, but he has got plans for the club and he sees me as a big part of the long term future. I believe that my ambitions can be fulfilled at Port Vale and they are definitely a club with the infrastructure and stadium in place to play at a higher level. It needs some financial backing and, if that does come in, who knows what can happen.” “All of the way through my life they have been in what is currently known as League One and the Championship and it has been disappointing to see how far it has sunk. The challenge now is to climb the ladder again and that is why I decided to

Cheadle Athletic, got picked up by Stoke and was there until I was 22. When I left school, I joined the Academy before turning professional at 18. The biggest step up was training with the first team. It took me two or three months of soul searching and thinking ‘am I good enough to play at this level’ before I settled into it. It came with time, hard work and extra training though.” “The lifestyle commitment revolves around constantly watching what I eat and not doing things to excess because I am always preparing for the next training session and the next game. It is a well known fact that I don’t drink and that is a big part of who I am,” he continued. I wanted to be able to look back and think that I had a good crack at it. I didn’t want to be thinking: what if I stayed in that night and what if I didn’t have that drink?” In short, Gareth has sacrificed much of the social aspect to life. However, he remains a popular figure in the Cheadle area where the locals are proud that one of their own has made it as a professional. “People in the local area always stop me and ask how things are going and that is brilliant,” he said. “It is a big part of being a footballer and it is an honour that people show an interest. Hopefully myself and the team can do well on the pitch and do something that people can be proud of at Port Vale.” Gareth is pictured in his younger days (top left), and (left) when he proudly donned the Wales colours. He is seen in action for Port Vale recently (photographs above).

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See you at the far post! By Mick Cullerton n the position they are in and in a classroom scenario our four local clubs might find themselves on a visit to the headmaster’s office! I will firstly deal with Stoke City, of whom I wrote at the start of the season saying that it would be harder to stay in the Premiership than it was to get there. I still think that to be the case although to my surprise they have given themselves a fighting chance. I would think that the biggest area of concern for Tony Pulis is the number of goals conceded late on in games such as Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, West Ham and Portsmouth. I believe this happens because they do not retain and keep the ball long enough and therefore have to use a lot of energy to get the ball back. Consequently they tire towards the end of games. I hope Etherington’s signing will give them an outlet and also inject much needed pace into the team. A good wide man not only delivers crosses but also gives his own defenders a little bit of a breather, The key to Stoke staying up will be their home games against Middlesborough, Blackburn, Portsmouth, Bolton, West Ham and Manchester City. They need to find 4 wins and 3 draws to stay up. This is not an impossible task but I believe that the aforementioned teams will all be happy not to lose at the Britannia and will line up accordingly. One thing that would give Stoke a massive boost would be an early win and it would also ease the pressure on the home games. Obviously some of these home matches will have already been decided when The Voice magazine will be pushed through your letterbox so you will know the results. I believe Stoke have spent nearly all the Sky monies when you consider signing on fees and agents fees so they have really had a go to stay up.

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I hope it pays off because they would have deserved it. Port Vale have lost 14 games out of 24, 8 at home, and have sacked manager Lee Sinnott. I have to say that I always thought that he was out of his depth tactically during matches but off the field his presentation was quite good – in other words he talked a good game. Since Lee Sinnott was dismissed Dean Glover has taken over and after the initial surge of good results the team has levelled out and I believe they are where they deserve to be in the league table. To say Dean Glover has taken on a difficult job would be an understatement! The quality of the players he inherited is nowhere near good enough, probably due to financial constraints. In the main Vale are signing players that other clubs do not want so 9 times out of 10 you get what you pay for! Dean Glover was not a popular choice as manager but like all managers he will need time and I think it would not be fair to judge him until the end of the season. His biggest problem will be improving his current squad with a lack of finance as I imagine the playing budget will be cut due to the credit crunch. Lower season ticket sales and the Britannia affinity scheme dropping below 5% which will trigger a lower payment to the club. Not an impossible job but a very difficult one. Financial problems have also affected Stafford Rangers, meaning that they lost 8 players and no team can afford to do that and not pay the penalty. Chris Brindley has a big job to find 20 more points this season to stay up. Although they are 9 points clear of relegation their performance and result against 3rd bottom Burscough must have sent alarm bells ringing in his head. It would be a disaster for Stafford to be relegated again. Although they were a big club in the Seventies, that is no use to them now They have a battle on

their hands and could do without daft takeover bids which have no chance of succeeding. Most shareholders of football clubs buy their shares to support the club and would not consider selling them without full knowledge as to who is behind the takeover. Derby County are another local club who have changed their manager and in this case totally justified before it is too late. Nigel Clough has done a terrific job at Burton Albion and has served his apprenticeship the hard way and what’s more has done it playing good football. He will probably know most of the Derby players although he may form a different opinion of them once he has watched them train daily. Derby’s squad is far too big and I would imagine their wage bill is nearly as big as some premiership teams, so there has to be more players going than coming in. It will not be easy to get some of the players out who are on good contracts so I don’t believe they will change overnight. It will be a gradual steady solid rebuild. The Carling Cup has probably taken some pressure off the board as well as giving the supporters something to smile about. Winning at Stoke and beating Manchester United at home shows there is ability there and I think the supporters are entitled to ask why they are 20th (at the time of writing) in a poor quality Championship. Firstly Nigel Clough has got to keep Derby in the Championship and then put his own stamp on the club the way he has done at Burton Albion confirming that Derby have chosen well. Let’s hope so for their terrific supporters. See you at the Far Post Mick Cullerton

Cheadle Running Club Presentation Evening headle Running Club held its Annual Presentation Evening at Cheadle Cricket Club where they reflected on another highly successful year for the club.Saturday and was able to reflect on another highly successful year for the club.

Isabel Syred, the club’s treasurer presented 4 cheques, each of £100, to: Maggie Stoneystreet on behalf of Pancreatic Cancer Research Paul Stoddard on behalf of Horton Lodge Special School County Air Ambulance and St John Ambulance. The money presented was from the proceeds of the Cheadle 4 Road Race in the summer. The awards began with a special presentation being made to Denise Broom who in the summer achieved the remarkable feat of completing the Bob Graham Round. This involves completing a circuit of the Lake District, starting and finishing in Keswick, and taking in 42 of the Lake District’s highest peaks within a 24 hour time limit. Quite a remarkable achievement, as is shown by the fact that only 100 other women have ever completed the Round. Garry Wheawall representing Weaver Fencing, who are one of the club’s sponsors, then presented the club awards. The first award went to Barry Rogers who won the Dimmingsdale Handicap staged by the club in the summer.

events in which she has competed, finishing 5th Lady Kelvin Amos, who has had a quite outstanding 12 Veteran Over 45 in the North Staffs Cross Country months, and has picked up a number of age group League. awards in local races was named Male Runner of the The final award of the evening went to Dave Alkins Year. The pinnacle of Kelvin’s year was in the who was named Club Member of the Year in Wolverhampton Marathon when he finally broke the recognition of the support and encouragement that magical 3 hour barrier, with a time of 2hours 52 he has given to new members joining the club. minutes and 15 seconds, to finish 8th overall. In so doing he also picked up the gold award for the veteran male winner of the Staffs AAA Marathon Championships. Ruth Watchorn-Rice who this year won the NSRRA ladies and lady vets titles for the second year running, and along the way won many local races, was crowned Lady Runner of the Year. In August Ruth came back from the World Firefighter games with an amazing haul of five gold medals at distances ranging from 1500 metres to half marathon. For the second year running Russell Williams was presented with the trophy for Most Improved Male Runner, whilst the award for the Most Improved Lady Runner was shared by Alison Wright and Sue Baker. The highlight of Russell’s year was a PB of Presentation of awards 1.23.30 in the Wrexham Half Marathon. From left to right: Kelvin Amos - Male Runner of the Year, Sue Baker Alison has also improved her times at the Most Improved Lady Runner ( joint winner), Russell Williams- Most longer distances, clocking 1.54.24 at the Improved Male Runner, Dave Alkins - Club Member of the Year, Alison Uttoxeter Half Marathon. Sue has made Wright - Most Improved Lady Runner ( joint winner), Garry Wheawall great progress especially in the off-road presenting the awards (representing Weaver Fencing), Barry Rogers Dimmingsdale Handicap Winner

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Back Man of Uttoxeter Gar Nevin, 112 Stone Road, Uttoxeter. Tel 01889 560139 Golf is a wonderful sport which has experienced a huge increase in popularity in the last 10 to 15 years. The benefits of golf are well known, gentle outdoor exercise, a golfer will cover six miles whilst playing a round of golf. The handicap system allows all ages to play and compete into old age. This combined with the social aspect of the game has proved to be a winning formula. Although golf is perceived as a low risk sport, it has its share of injuries and there has been a steady increase in the number of golfers requiring osteopathic treatment. The most common of these injuries involves the lower back (lumber region). Poor technique, lack of flexibility and strength are a major contributory factor to this injury. THE BACK The golf swing – not to mention the putting stance – can put considerable stresses through the spine. Lower back pain can occur as a result of the powerful rotation and extension movements in the golf swing. Studies have suggested that increasing the range of movements of the lumber spine (lower back) spine extension and rotation of the lead hip may decrease the incidence of injury and increase the length of drive. The one-sidedness of golf can cause muscle imbalance, this can be made worse by long times spent at the driving range bent (hunched) stance while putting can cause lower back pain but more frequently cause problems between the shoulder blades and the base of the neck. THE SHOULDER Pain in and round the shoulder region can be caused by referred pain from the neck region, but mostly from a group of muscles the arm called the rotator cuff. The chest (pectorals) muscles can

cause problems. Tendonitis is common with over use and osteoarthritis may increase pain with age. THE KNEE The twisting motion of the lower limb may cause cartilage and ligament problems. Usually felt on the inside of the knee – this may be made worse by overpronation of the feet (flat-feet). Knee arthritis may be a problem with increasing years. If you sustain an injury it is best to see your osteopath sooner rather than later. Regular osteopathic treatment will increase the length of your game whilst reducing the risk of injuries. TOP TIPS: 1. It is very important to warm up before playing, not only does this improve your game but also reduces the risk of injury. 2. Many injuries are a result of poor swing mechanics – seek instruction from a pro to improve your technique. 3. Try not to carry your golf clubs. Golfers who carry their own bag have twice the incidence of back, shoulder and ankle injuries as those who use a buggy to transport clubs. 4. It may be helpful to use a longer putter to reduce pressure on the spine. 5. Keep knees bent to reduce pressure on the spine. 6. Playing consecutive days may increase the chances of injury. A golfing holiday or excessive time on the driving range or putting green can cause repetitive (overuse) injuries. For all your golfing or other sporting problems, go to your local Registered Osteopath, Gar Nevin, 112 Stone Road, Uttoxeter. Telephone 01889 560139. See Gar Nevin’s advert on the back page of this issue of The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice – and take advantage of the tremendous special offer voucher!

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ttoxeter Road Runners ran round and collected a sum of £302.53 in and around Uttoxeter shopping centres, the cheque will be presented to a Katharine House Hospice representative at our club presentation evening at Doveridge Club. Uttoxeter shoppers really came up trumps and were very very generous even in these difficult times for everybody they deserve a big thankyou, last year we raised £184 and our runners worked very hard to better this. Uttoxeter road runners go from strength to strength and are probably the fastest growing AAA athletic running club in North staffs, with a membership of now over 50, competing in cross country events, road races, trail races and fell races we also have members running in the London Marathon this year, and are undergoing hard training for this event. We are actively routing for new start up runners we have a target of 20 more members this year. We have developed training systems to cater for all standards of runners who meet on Tuesday evenings starting from Uttoxeter leisure centre at 7pm

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