Citylife in Lichfield May 2017 by Citylife In Lichfield

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Win Afternoon Tea for Two at McKenzie’s

Answer our anagram competition to win the perfect afternoon treat. 20 City Image Competition

Calling all photographers and artists. 34 Tudor Row

Explore the Perfect Shopping Destination. 40 A Window on the Past

Welcoming The Greenhill Bower. 44 Crime Scenery

By Kate Gomez.

Welcome to CITYLIFE

Welcome to CITYLIFE in Lichfield, a monthly magazine bringing you our pick of the city’s news, events and stories. Each month CITYLIFE in Lichfield is delivered to 18,000 businesses and homes in Lichfield, Kings Bromley, Fradley, Alrewas, Whittington, Stonnall, Shenstone, Little Aston, Hammerwich, Burntwood and Longdon, completely free of charge; bringing you the best that the city has to offer. Each issue features heritage stories exploring the rich history of our area, plus competitions, interviews and the latest in fashion and style.

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Win Afternoon Tea for Two at McKenzie's Restaurant

cKenzie's Restaurant is set in the beautiful old Corn Exchange building on Conduit Street, Lichfield.

Creating delicious dishes from locally sourced and provenanced suppliers, McKenzie’s is the perfect place for a special occasion or a midweek treat. Combining laid back luxury with a great menu catering to all tastes, McKenzie’s is renowned for its steaks that are truly succulent and sourced from the best local suppliers. Add to that a great bar, friendly staff and beautiful surroundings and you have the recipe for the perfect dining experience.

Afternoon Tea

McKenzie’s famous Afternoon Tea is priced at £14.50 per person and runs throughout the week from 3pm to 6pm. Afternoon Tea includes: Homemade Scotch Egg; Colin Ryan, Streetly Butcher Pork Pie; Finger Sandwiches (Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, Cucumber and Cream Cheese and Ham and Cheddar) plus Slice of Cake of the Day; Fresh Scones and McKenzie's Shortbread. To complement this is unlimited fresh loose leaf tea from Arco, or Lavazza coffee of your choice. McKenzie’s Afternoon Teas are substantial, so if you can’t finish it they’ll wrap it up for you to enjoy later!

To win Afternoon Tea for Two, just unscramble the anagram, and rearrange the letters to find a creamy pudding with a crunch!

MERECURBEEL _____ ______

To enter, just send your name, contact details and answer to McKenzie’s Competition* at josscitylife@gmail.com or post your entry to Citylife in Lichfield Ltd, PO Box 7126, Lichfield, WS14 4JS by the competition closing date of Monday 29th May. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners will not be offered a cash equivalent. Full terms and conditions on page 58. *McKenzie’s Restaurant will contact the winner to arrange their prize and may contact entrants with information, offers and news. If you do not wish to be contacted please include the words OPT OUT in your entry. Congratulations to Kristine Warne of Cambridge who gave the correct answer of 'Eccles Cake' and solved the anagram in the April issue.

Boothby’s Gift

new play, covering one hour in 1803, reveals a story of how the famous Herkenrode Glass came to Lichfield Cathedral.

Boothby’s Gift is an emotional account of how Brooke Boothby, a Baronet from Ashbourne in Derbyshire, came to save the glass from the Abbey in Herkenrode, Belgium, which had been sold to developers. Four characters explore the themes of loss, memory, aspiration and consolation, against the background of Napoleonic conquest and the age of industry. The play, written by Lichfield actor and writer David Titley, is a story full of high emotion, sorrow and tenderness. Sir Brooke Boothby saw the purchase of the glass, and its installation in Lichfield Cathedral, as a way of memorialising his daughter, Penelope, who died in 1791 aged just five years. There is another link between Boothby and the Cathedral. It is believed that Thomas Banks’ memorial to Penelope in St Oswald’s Church in Asbourne, inspired Francis Chantry’s masterpiece of The Sleeping Children in Lichfield. Boothby’s Gift features four actors from Lichfield – Ian Henderson as Boothby, Adrienne Swallow as Mother Josephine, the last Abbess of Herkenrode, Nigel Lowe as Deputy Commisioner Jean-Baptiste Arnoul and Ian Parkes as property developer Pierre Libotton. The play is a Lichfield Mysteries Community Arts production, directed by David Titley and produced by Jill Taylor. It will run on Friday and Saturday June 9th and 10th at Wade Street Church, Lichfield. Tickets are £8, available only from the Samuel Johnson Birthplace.

Enquiries: 01543 264972 or visit the website for information: www.lichfieldmysteries.co.uk.

Badges Plus

adges Plus Limited combine traditional skills with new technology so that they are able to respond to market trends quickly and efficiently. The family-run business based in Birmingham has grown in the last 35 years to become the largest badge manufacturer in the UK. All of their customers are welcome to come and see their custom badges being made at any time. They specalise in school, charity, corporate, bespoke and personalised ID badges.

Not only do they produce badges but also: school badges; bespoke badges; cloth badges; conference badges; corporate name badges; custom made badges; enamel cufflinks; gold cufflinks; custom-made cufflinks; designer wristbands; die struck badges; embroidered badges; enamel badges; glitter badges; metal name badges; personalised badges; plastic name badges; promotional badges; security badges and silicone wristbands.

Badges Plus can help you and your organisation with a wide variety of other products. Their knowledge of the promotional merchandise market means they have helped customers with products such as stickers, plaques, balloons and stationary to name a few.

Using over 35 years of experience in supplying promotional merchandise, they can help you with a wide variety of promotional merchandise. They have worked with many organisations from small clubs and schools, to very large charities and corporate companies. Their staff can offer technical support and advice, while their design team will help prepare your artwork to be manufactured.

If you’re looking for the perfect promotional merchandise, or need help or advice in sourcing the right product, just give them a call.

Badges Plus Limited, 70 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3NG. Tel: 0121 236 1612 Facebook: Badges Plus

Watches that Made their Mark on History By Michelle Micklewright of Richard Winterton Auctioneers

ince its inception in 1957 the Speedmaster collection has wowed many international celebrities and in 1969 the Omega Speedmaster made its mark on history as the first watch to be worn on the moon. The famous Speedmaster Master Professional ‘Moonwatch’ accompanied the Apollo 11 crew to the moon and has remained the only watch to be worn on the lunar surface. Omega has a long association with the movie industry. Since his first film appearance in ‘Dr No’ James Bond has been linked to wrist watches. He has worn Rolex, Breitling, Hamilton, Seiko and Omega during his film career. Special edition watches celebrating the franchise have been released and those appearing in earlier films are in high demand by watch enthusiasts. The military also has a long association with Omega. The Royal Flying Corps chose Omega watches in 1917 as its official timekeepers for its combat units, as did the American Air Force in 1918. The iconic black-faced watch with military insignia are highly sought after and we have had some tremendous results in 2014. The other iconic watch associated with films and speed is the Breitling and we were delighted to sell an example for £4,200.

A Laco WWII Beobachtungsuhr Pilots wristwatch, on an oversized brown leather strap, having black dial with two Arabic numeral rings, luminous hands, case and back stamped FL23883 and H6510, inner back inscribed Beobachtungsuhr Bauart: Laco-Durowe, Gerat Nr 127-560 B-1 Werk Nr 6510, Anforderz F123883, Montage: Wempe; movement stamped Laco 22 Steine 06510, approximately 5.5cm diameter sold on the 12th December 2016 for the hammer price £2,600. A Gentleman’s stainless steel Omega Cosmic wristwatch sold in our most recent sale 22nd March 2017 for the hammer price £1,200 and a Gentleman’s stainless steel British Military Omega RAF Pilots wristwatch sold for the hammer price £500. Our next Fine Art & Collectors Sale to include Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Ceramics, Glass, Cameras, Technology, Toys & Trains, Stamps, Coins, Wines & Whisky, Books etc will be held on Wednesday 29th June, entries are now being invited with the closing date for last entries on Friday 2nd June. Free Valuations every Tuesday 9.30am to 4pm at The Lichfield Auction Centre, Wood End Lane, Fradley Park, Lichfield, WS13 8NF.

Free Valuations on Mondays 8th May, 22nd May at the Trinity Centre, Mill Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1TF, 2pm to 3.30pm and every day in our Lichfield Saleroom 9am to 12.30pm.

Pipe Green Trust, Beating the Bounds

n Sunday May 14th one of Lichfield’s lesser-known groups is giving visitors and residents a chance to find out about their work. The Pipe Green Trust was formed over two hundred years ago and looks after one of Lichfield’s remaining pieces of unspoilt land.

Each year since 1793, members of the Trust have taken part in ‘Beating the Bounds; of Pipe Green and this year, for the first time ever, members of the public are invited to come along to explore this wonderful local spot and join them for a picnic. Both the Heart of England Way and the Darwin Walk cross the Green, which provides a great space for families and their dogs to let off steam, and is easily reached on foot, either by crossing the Western Bypass (the A51 between The Bowling Green and the Hedgehog) and walking a short distance up Abnalls Lane (take the track to the left of Maple Hayes School entrance), or crossing the Western Bypass through the gate from Beacon Park then crossing the football pitches to the Kissing-Gate in the NorthWestern corner. If you are walking from the Walsall Road, then follow the Bridleway from the end of Christchurch Road. If coming by car then there is some parking available at the football pitches. The Trust will be there from 11am onwards for the Beating of the Bounds which will be followed by refreshments and a chance to find out more. For more information go to www.pipegreentrust.org

Beacon Park’s L Victorian May Day

ichfield District Council’s parks team is hosting a Victorian May Day event at Museum Gardens in Beacon Park on Monday 1 May, between 11am and

3pm. The May Day celebrations will offer visitors the chance to join in maypole dancing, make peg dolls, have their faces painted and try range of traditional games, including a coconut shy, hoopla and croquet. A highlight of the day will be a free 30-minute Punch and Judy show at 12.30pm. To warm up the crowd, the puppeteer will wander around Museum Gardens to introduce his hand puppets to the audience. It is free to come along to the Victorian May Day event, although there will be a small charge for some of the activities. To find out more about visiting Beacon Park, go to www.lichfieldhistoricparks.co.uk

Victorian May Day 2015 maypole dancing - Photograph by Ken Webb

Six ‘O’ The Best Music Festival in Aid of the Stan Bowley Trust

icture the scene... a local music festival, playing hits that we all love from six iconic bands, in a friendly, fun and reminiscent atmosphere – you’re with good friends and all of the family; you can bring a picnic; and a camping chair; and be ready to have a brilliant night to remember in the fields of Lichfield Rugby Club... that's what's happening on 1st July! Why not get a group of friends and family together to come along and support this event and support a very worthy Lichfield Charity? It promises to be an afternoon and evening of amazing entertainment from local, talented musicians. You will even catch a glimpse of a very convincing ‘Freddy Mercury’ along with a light show that Pink Floyd would be proud of.

By Ady Hellyer

The Stan Bowley Trust is a Lichfield Charity raising money for the revolutionary and hugely successful cancer treatment, Cyberknife. For many cancer patients, Cyberknife has been the treatment that has been the last resort in treating the disease. Now for many, it's the first treatment that is used, due to its highly successful results.

What is Cyberknife? It is a precision form of radiotherapy that uses unique combinations of light to target, breakdown and reduce tumours. It is a treatment that is painless, has no sideeffects and is non-invasive, hence the name Cyber Knife. So, no surgery, no operation and no ill-effecting drugs. For patients’ stories please go to our website www.thestanbowleytrust.org and get inspired by reading the stories of patients who have experienced and survived by

having this treatment. The Stan Bowley Trust is supporting the Six ‘O’ The Best Music Festival to raise funds for treatment at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

The event starts at 4pm on 1st July and finishes at 10pm and is held at Lichfield Rugby Club. Tickets are available now and are priced at £10pp and £25 for a family ticket - family ticket includes two adults and up to four children (11 yrs old and under). Please buy your tickets now by calling or texting 07745 486659 or emailng: hellbenttmusic@gmail.com or you can also call into The Lichfield Rugby Club. Come and have an awesome evening with music we all know and love, whilst supporting a great cause.

The First Cathedral to Castle Run

elcomed by glorious sunshine, the first Cathedral to Castle run took place bright and early on Sunday the 9th April. Beacon Park was flooded with over five hundred participants on the morning of the run. Competitors arrived, joined by supportive friends and family, from 7am to be registered. Many local running clubs entered the charity event, some of which had been training for months! Prior to starting the race, hundreds of competitors took part in a guided warm-up, generously hosted by a local fitness group to prepare them for the difficult route ahead. At 9am, participants set off for Tamworth whilst spectators cheered them on. The mixed-terrain route weaved through Wittington Barracks and Hopwas Woods towards Tamworth Castle, stretching a staggering ten miles. Runners encountered tracks, towpaths, roads and tricky woodland surfaces along the way, designed to test their skill and stamina. However, although the terrains posed a challenge, the course remained relatively flat. Citizens of all ages and abilities took part, showing a wonderful mix of people supporting each other throughout the race. The course was marshalled by hundreds of volunteers, including individuals from Rotary, Scouts, Girl Guides, the Army Cadets and the

By Aimee Rigby Interact Club. Each volunteer helped ensure the race ran smoothly, as well as the myriad of spectators that gathered to watch the event. Luckily, the sun followed the runners to Tamworth and the race was an impressive success. Organised by four Rotary groups from Lichfield and Tamworth, the race aims to become the largest charity run in Staffordshire. The event sold out rapidly; all places were filled by eager runners from all over the Midlands within a week. Each donation will be directed to support deserving local charities determined by each of the Rotary groups. Andrew Sims, who organised the event in Lichfield, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are delighted that so many runners have enjoyed the event. Social media has been a-buzz with very positive comments about the multi-terrain route, the marshals, volunteers, general organisation and atmosphere. Even the weather was fabulous! An event such as this does not happen automatically. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers and race partners who made this happen. It was great to witness how people came together with positive spirit, enthusiasm and effective team work to make a successful event and we wish to thank each and every one of the volunteers and race partners for all their contributions.â&#x20AC;?

Paul Richards came in first place, completing the race in one hour, one minute and thirty-five seconds. Second place went to Jonathan Rosenbach who finished not long after, in one hour, three minutes and six seconds. The race concluded at half eleven, allowing the participants to cool down in the historical Tamworth Castle grounds. Congratulations to everyone who participated in and organised the successful event. The Cathedral to Castle run will return next year, giving you just enough time to start training!

CANNOCK

CARAVAN ACCESSORIES helping you enjoy the great outdoors

f you’re looking forward to taking your caravan out on the open road this spring, then you’ll need to pay a visit to Cannock Caravan Accessories first.

Stocking everything caravaners could possibly need, as well as plenty for motorhome owners and campers too, this independent, family run business supplies customers with an impressive range of products from industry leading brands.

Caravanning and camping is as popular as it’s ever been as more and more people want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and seek out an adventure, or maybe just some peace and quiet in the great outdoors. Cannock Caravan Accessories have an enormous range of products on sale at their 12,000 sq ft store.

Cannock Caravan Accessories can provide customers with all those essential

and luxury items that will make their trip complete. Caravan accessories ranges include everything from gas fittings, electric equipment and lighting to TVs, barbeques, homewares and even solar panels. Motorhome ranges include storage solutions, mirror guards, bike carriers and Fiamma/Thule products.

There’s all manner of spare parts for caravans and motorhomes too plus an impressive selection of awnings from leading brands like Isabella, Kampa, Dorema, Vango and Ventura.

Full awnings, inflatable awnings, porch awnings and motorhome awnings are all available in-store with over 30 on display.

When it comes to camping there’s plenty to choose from too - you’ll find everything you need for a camping trip apart from the tent!

With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, the Cannock Caravan Accessories team have worked hard to bring their customers the finest selection of caravanning and camping accessories and pride themselves on excellent customer service. Their friendly, knowledgeable team are always on hand to offer advice.

The company has built an excellent reputation based on their impressive service and top quality product range. You don’t have to visit the store to benefit – their comprehensive website is complete with all of the products you’d find in store. Any website queries are dealt with by members of the team in store, who can be contacted by telephone, and online customers can also email different departments directly.

Whether you’re a seasoned caravanner or, maybe just caravan curious, why not visit Cannock Caravan Accessories and start planning your getaway this spring?

City Image Competition calling all photographers and artists!

ver the coming months, we’d like to see your photographs, drawings and paintings of Lichfield and the surrounding area. Each month we’ll publish a new selection of the work received, and the final winning image (announced in the December 2017 issue) will receive a £200 prize and ‘City Image’ Trophy. For terms and conditions see page 58. The competition is open to all ages. Photographs, paintings and drawings should be of Lichfield city or the surrounding area and countryside. Please note that you should own the copyright to any image that you send in and the image should be your own work. If sending in a photograph, please make sure that you have

‘Clouds in a boundless sky' by Michelle Anderton

permission to submit the image from any individual who may be pictured in your work, and also appropriate permissions if the photograph was taken on private property. To enter, email your images to josscitylife@gmail.com or post them to City Image Competition, PO Box 7126, Lichfield, WS14 4JS. Apologies but we cannot return images sent to us, so if submitting a drawing or painting you may want to send us photographs of your work rather than original artwork. We have been blown away by the talent of the artists and photographers who have sent us their work so far. We print here a selection of those images that truly capture our beautiful city. Thank you to everyone who has submitted their work.

Lichfield and the Cathedral as seen from Pipe Hall Farm, Burntwood by Jim Averill

The National Memorial Arboretum by Phil Sutcliffe

The Remembrance Gardens by George Shelley (age 14).

Copyright of these images remains with the creators and Citylife in Lichfield Ltd and they may not be reproduced by any unauthorised individual or organisation.

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City Image Cont... A quiet moment by Stowe Pool by Francesca Sissa.

Cathedral Sunset by Ian Hayter

The following four photographs together give a wonderful view of the city. They were taken from the spire of St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church by Anthony Stainer.

Sunset over Elmhurst by Ian Hayter

Alrewas, taken on 35mm film in January by Emily Moya Addis

Copyright of these images remains with the creators and Citylife in Lichfield Ltd and they may not be reproduced by any unauthorised individual or organisation.

ne of the country’s leading folk singers, Nancy Kerr will be appearing at Lichfield Guildhall on Sunday May 7th as part of her national tour, featuring a band of some of the finest acoustic musicians on the current folk scene.

Nancy Kerr and The Sweet Visitor Band

In 2015, Nancy Kerr won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year. Already a respected interpreter of traditional material, Nancy’s emergence as a writer of rare style has drawn comparisons to William Blake with her reawakening of a radical folk mythology as a backdrop for contemporary narratives. Nancy is joined on stage by bandmates Rowan Rheingans (fiddle, banjo and voice), Tim Yates (double bass, melodeon and voice), Greg Russell (guitars and voice) and Tom Wright (drums, guitars and voice). The concert takes place in Lichfield Guildhall on Sunday May 7th at 8pm. Tickets are £16.00, £14.60 for members of Lichfield Arts and £8.00 for under 16s. For further information, and to book tickets visit www.lichfieldarts.org.uk phone the box office on (01543) 262223, or call into the Lichfield Arts Office in Donegal House on Bore Street.

Hanson’s Auctioneers Spring Fine Art Auction

ith the brighter days and lighter evenings of spring, a feeling of prosperity also shone on Hanson’s Spring Fine Art Auction held from 30th March to 1st April. The auction included numerous items removed from a Grade II* listed Tudor manor house-The Old Castle at Studley just outside Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire. Day one included fine jewellery and watches, all privately sourced – a policy resulting in a near 100% sold rate. Lot 6, a 2.9 carat diamond solitaire ring set the auction off to an admirable start by selling for £6,000 against top expectations of £5,000. Another diamond solitaire ring, this time Lot 15, weighing an impressive 3.98 carat with assessed colour J and clarity VS1 which had been sourced from nearby Uttoxeter sold for £17,000, some £7,000 above the top estimate. Fine and vintage watches have been making record prices in Hanson’s Auctions recently and this time was no exception. With exclusive makes such as Rolex, Jaeger Le Coultre, Omega, Tag Heuer and Breitling on offer there was no shortage of willing buyers. Highest price was for Lot 100, a 1970s vintage Tudor Rolex Submariner steel wristwatch which had been discovered on a valuation day in Stratford-upon-Avon. Day two offered up silver, European and Asian ceramics and works of art. In the silver section Lot 171, a Queen Anne silver chocolate pot hallmarked for London 1705, had been discovered on a valuation day in Kenilworth. Period silver is increasingly hard to find and it soared past the £1,500 top estimate to bring £5,200. The Asian art market continues in earnest with a lust for quality ceramics and works of art. A Derbyshire vendor had inherited one of the finest collections of Japanese Meiji period and 19th century Chinese ivory okimonos and other works of art. With ever changing restrictions on antique ivory it was the perfect time to offer the collection. Highlights included Lot 289, a Meiji period ivory carving of a female deity with illustrious Tomkinson Collection provenance at £5,000. Lot 298, a carving of Shoki challenging a sea dragon

was contested to £5,000. The highest single price was for Lot 297, an exceptional pair of ivory tusk vases depicting Oni discharging thunder to a crowd below at £7,000. Connoisseur ceramics is a niche area Hanson’s continue to cultivate. With over 100 Lots of early English and European ceramics on offer such as Liverpool, Bow, Sevres and Vincennes - there was certainly plenty of choice. Lot 368 led the day, a very rare small London Vauxhall delft teapot dating from circa 1720 at £5,500. The fine gallery paintings and Derbyshire art section on day three once again shone with some truly exceptional works on offer. Lot 618, a study in oils after Bernadino Luini by Lebanese Artist Khalil Saleeby (1870-1928) sold to a London buyer for £7,000 and Lot 657, a Highland landscape study by the highly respected Sidney Richard Percy (1821-1886) brought £12,000. Much of the furniture came from The Old Castle at Studley and all sold very well with a vibrant room packed with would-be buyers. Lot 722, a George III and later tester bed with drapery selling to a private buyer in the room for £1,900. Entries of fine jewellery, watches, silver, European and Asian ceramics, works of art, pictures and furniture are currently being invited for the forthcoming Summer Fine Art Auction on 29th June to 1st July. Valuation days are held every Monday 10.30am to 12.30pm (except Bank Holidays) at The Hedgehog Inn, Stafford Road, Lichfield WS13 8JB and on Tuesday 9 May 10am to 1pm at St Chad’s Church, Hollyfield Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 7SN For further information, please contact Hanson’s Associate Director and Head of Fine Arts, Adrian Rathbone on 01283 733988 or email arathbone@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk

Lichfield Society of Artists Spring Exhibition

Kara Strachan

ichfield Society of Artists held their spring exhibition in the Gallery at Lichfield Library in March. There were over 100 entries which included crafts, pottery, sculptures and glass fusions plus paintings and drawings. The opening event was attended by The Mayor of Lichfield, Councillor Sheelagh James; the Chairman of Lichfield District Council, Councillor David Salter and his lady Pam Salter; the Sheriff of Lichfield, Councillor Robert Yardley and his lady Jayne Marks and The Project Lead Trustee for the library move to St. Mary's, Nick Sedgwick, who presented the awards. The new Chairperson of the society, Christine Taylor praised the exceptionally high standard of work on display and congratulated the members on their achievements. Two independent judges from Birmingham Art Circle chose the winners in a variety of categories and The John Sanders Award for the Best Artistic Work in Show was given to Kara Strachan for her beautiful acrylic painting entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;January Afternoon on the Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Lichfield Festival Programme 2017

Evelyn Glennie

he 2017 Lichfield Festival will run from 7th to 15th July and features a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre, comedy, dance, family events, walks, talks and visual arts. The festival is a nine day melting pot of world-class entertainment, creativity and family fun. Headline performers include The Hallé orchestra, folk violinist Seth Lakeman, famed percussionist Evelyn Glennie, comedian Rich Hall, author Tony Robinson, actress Juliet Stevenson, theatre company The Malachites and Ballet Cymru. Festival themes investigate aspects of America and transAtlantic journeys and there are celebrations marking the anniversaries of Jane Austen and Lichfield’s own David Garrick. Community and family events include a Hare and Tortoise city art trail, Festival Friday and a chance to join a giant choir in the Big City Sing.

Ballet Cymru

Jul Hal Cruttenden

For the Festival first night on 7 July, The Hallé orchestra perform Beethoven’s Third Symphony and are joined by young American pianist Andrew Tyson for Rachmaninov’s glorious Paganini Variations. Other classical highlights include percussionist extraordinaire Dame Evelyn Glennie, wine writer Oz Clarke and Armonico Consort in an exploration of the links between wine and music, and a welcome return for The Sixteen’s Choral Pilgrimage following their sell-out appearance in 2014. A recital series features today’s best young musicians and there are three concerts by artists-in-residence – the versatile Scottish ensemble Mr McFall’s Chamber – including a new commission by Henning Sommero. Seeing out the festival in style, the BBC Concert Orchestra play great movie and film scores of the last century for a Radio 2 broadcast. Festival focuses include a look across the pond to America with a celebration of Broadway legend Richard Rodgers featuring a cast of West End and opera house singers and Chethams Symphony Orchestra. Europe’s finest female acapella group Black Voices are reunited with Lichfield Gospel Choir – the community choir they created in 2009 – for an evening illustrating the wide appeal of African American Spirituals. There’s an American-inspired programme from Orchestra of the Swan including Dvořák’s New World Symphony and Gershwin’s jazzy Rhapsody in Blue played by 18-year old pianist Thomas Nickell, dubbed ‘The American Mozart’. The Ferio Saxophone Quartet’s programme spans almost five centuries and both sides of the Atlantic, while Mr McFall’s Chamber perform music by American composers teamed with film projections by Lichfield-based Luxmuralis and include Steve Reich’s Different Trains featuring interviews with train passengers recorded before, during and after the Second World War.

Closer to home, the bi-centenary of Jane Austen’s death is marked with a reading of Pride and Prejudice by actress Juliet Stevenson given in period costume in a drawing room setting and interwoven with music by Carl Davis from Matthew Trusler (violin) and Ashley Wass (piano). There’s a chance to re-live the BBC’s famous Pride and Prejudice with an all-day screening of the entire six-part series starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. Author Professor Emma Clery delves into new research on the Austen family relationships and Rebecca Vaughan brings 13 of Jane Austen’s heroines to life with illuminating observations of Austen’s Women. 2017 is also the 300th anniversary of Lichfield’s own David Garrick. His theatrical legacy is marked by a staged reading of the two winning plays selected from nationwide entries to the Garrick 300 Playwriting Competition. The Malachites theatre company return to the festival with a performance of Richard III (the role in which David Garrick made his name) and Garrick landmarks feature in several walking tours. Other highlights include top comedians Rich Hall, Hal Cruttenden and Zoe Lyons, regular faces on TV shows such as Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News for You. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Seth Lakeman visits with acclaimed Anglo/Americana trio Wildwood Kin, and five-time Grammy winners, The Swingles’ musical tours around the world form the inspiration for their concert. On stage is The Pretend Men’s comedy blockbuster Police Cops and Ballet Cymru’s vibrant production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and, on screen, there are showings of The Jungle Book, Casablanca and Forest Gump. The city art trail returns by popular demand! This year’s decorated models are inspired by Aesop’s fable of The Hare & The Tortoise and will form a trail around the streets with associated activities. Festival Friday marks the start of both Lichfield Festival and FUSE Festival (78 July) in Beacon Park and includes a Song Trail of local youngsters singing through the streets. Another collaboration with FUSE is Big Sing Day which involves a giant specially-formed community choir of experienced singers and beginners plus a performance by Estonian youth choir ESTuudio noortekoor. The Festival Market is back, and other events for families include Showstoppers for Kids – an improvised musical show where the audience decides where the show is set and what happens next – and an adaptation of David Walliams’s The First Hippo on the Moon with puppetry and music. Author talks includes actor and writer Sir Tony Robinson, science writer Brian Clegg, round-the-globe adventurer Sarah Outen, historian James Evans on Emigrants: Why the English Sailed to the New World and the colourful history of Watling Street with John Higgs. Exhibitions feature jewellery and metal crafts, a tranquil art installation at Stowe Pool Boat House by Luxmuralis and children’s own superhero creations transformed into comic book art by professional illustrators.

Lichfield Festival 2017 runs from 7-15 July. For full details visit www.lichfieldfestival.org.

Festival Box Office 01543 412121

Garrick Friends Membership Scheme

he Lichfield Garrick has launched a new in-house Friends of the Garrick Membership scheme. To celebrate the launch, the theatre has made four of Lichfield’s finest stalwarts, David Garrick, Samuel Johnson, Erasmus Darwin and Anna Seward honouree lifetime members.

The Friends Scheme offers four new levels at a variety of prices that are perfect for theatre lovers young and old with a host of benefits depending of the level of membership. With opportunities to meet the stars of shows, behind the scenes access, invitations to VIP events and reduced priced tickets, the new scheme offers more access to the world of theatre in Lichfield than ever before. The theatre has also introduced a new Standby Club which offers members last minute deals on performances.

The Friends of the Lichfield Garrick scheme is an annual membership. Prices start from £15 for a single membership. New members have the option to Gift Aid their membership which will enable the theatre, as a charitable trust, to claim a 25% contribution on their donation.

To find out more or to join the new Friends of the Lichfield Garrick, pick up a leaflet from the Box Office, call 01543 412121 or visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com/Friends-Of-The-Garrick 31

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ichfield Arts is delighted to be bringing back the popular Lichfield Blues and Jazz Festival, taking place at venues including the Guildhall from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th June. The festival includes a great variety of blues and jazz performances by some of the best known names on the national and regional music circuit.

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Beacon Park Volunteers!

his winter and spring, Lichfield District Council’s Countryside and Parks Conservation Group has been hard at work in Beacon Park, reinstating paths and the outdoor classroom, as well as clearing up after storm Doris.

The group has also been hedge laying near the tennis courts, with support from Burton Conservation Volunteers, as well as starting to develop a wildflower area around the willow dome. Peter Freeman, Park Ranger Countryside, said: “We’re ever so grateful to the Countryside and Parks Conservation Group as they have, yet again, helped improve the appearance of the park for all and enhanced the areas for wildlife. The outdoor classroom in particular will be used by visiting schools, Cub and Brownie groups as well as children’s parties – helping to foster a love for the outdoors.”

The Countryside and Parks Group meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 10.30am until 3pm and carry out tasks at various parks and open spaces across the district. The group is open to anyone 18 years of age and above and all tools are provided.

Also this spring, the Friends of Lichfield Historic Parks along with other keen volunteers came along to help the parks team to re-sow the poppy seed on the poppy field in Beacon Park. The field, which is beyond the park’s golf course, was originally created in 2014 and will continue until the autumn of 2018, to mark the period of the First World War. From joining the gardeners or conservation group to helping to develop new craft workshops at Beacon Park, there are a number of ways to volunteer to help conserve the parks and green spaces across Lichfield District. To find out more about volunteering please visit www.lichfieldhistoricparks.co.uk, email parks@lichfielddc.gov.uk or call 01543 308867.

A Window on the Past

Welcoming The Greenhill Bower

For more stories, pictures and memories, visit the group’s Facebook page ‘You’re probably from Lichfield, Staffs if…’ or go along to their next meeting on Tuesday 2nd May from 7pm till 10pm at Lichfield Social Club, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7PH. For more information call 01543 416393 or 01543 268842. The group’s great displays of local photographs and memorabilia can be booked free of charge to appear at shows, nursing homes and clubs etc.

1 The Curborough Road School Bower float. Image taken in the 1950s.

2 The Stychbrook Gardens Bower float in 1964. Image courtesy of Kim Thomas. 3 ‘Let Us Make Washing Day A Holiday’ Bower float. Image taken in the 1930s.

This year’s Lichfield Greenhill Bower takes place on Monday 29th May, and marks the true start of summer in the city. Thank you to the local history group ‘You’re Probably from Lichfield, Staffs if ’ for these evocative images of Bowers over the last 70 years. It’s fascinating to see how even though some things in the city have changed, the spirit of the Bower remains the same.

4 ‘Gypsy Rose Lee’ Bower float in 1973. Image courtesy of Win Bowles.

5 Bower Prince and Princess Bower float in 1964. Image courtesy of Sue Hathaway.

6 The Bower Queen float in 1967.

7 The Bower Procession in 1967.

8 Wiltell Products Bower float in 1947. Image courtesy of Clive Read.

9 Lichfield’s old fire engine, Evelyn, takes part in the procession.

Except where otherwise stated, all images are from the group files of ‘You’re Probably from Lichfield, Staffs if…’

Your Garden in

ith the Easter holidays fading from memory quickly, it’s time to turn your attention to the summer months - now is an ideal time to start planting up your hanging baskets, window boxes and containers for a great summer show. There are literally dozens of plants that you can use, but this month I’ve chosen a few of my favourites which make great choices in many different situations. Fuchsias – Nothing compares with these for the beauty and shape of the blooms. Available in a wide variety of shades from almost black, through purple and pink to red and white. If that wasn’t enough, there are upright and trailing types too. It is possible to create hanging baskets using only Fuchsias, just pick one or two upright varieties for the centre of the basket and use trailing ones to cascade over the edge.

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Geraniums – These also come as trailing (ivy-leaved) and upright varieties and will flower for a very long period, with the added benefit of being drought-resistant too! Plus, at the end of the season, you can pot them up and take them indoors as a free houseplant for the winter. These can be kept for years and are great value for money. Trailing Petunias – These have been around for a while, but still continue to impress. They feature long trails, with hundreds of blooms in a great choice of colours. There are single and double flowered types to choose from with hues to complement any colour scheme. Quick tips with Hanging Baskets and Pots • Use a good quality ‘tub and basket’ compost which contains extra nutrients and a waterretention gel (to reduce watering and feeding).

• If you can, plant your baskets up and grow them on indoors for a few weeks to allow for any cold weather we may get during May. • Remove any dead flowerheads to encourage longer flowering. • Water baskets and pots daily (even if it rains), as they generally hold only a small volume of compost and will dry out very quickly. That’s all for now. Good Gardening! Byron Lewis runs Lichfield Garden Centre, at Curborough Countryside Centre in Lichfield. Tel: 01543 254306, visit the website at www.lichfieldgardencentre.co.uk or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Illusion and Revolution at the Guildhall

Best-selling author and historian Wendy Moore returns to Lichfield on Wednesday 10 May for an evening of spellbinding stories and medical revolutions in the historic Guildhall.

Following a sell-out dinner with Wendy Moore celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Lunar Society last year, Erasmus Darwin House, alongside the Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield, are hosting another special night unravelling the mysteries and misfortunes of Victorian medicine.

endy’s latest book, The Mesmerist, detailing the story of John Elliotson, a high-flying doctor who risked all by championing hypnotism on the streets of Victorian London, hits the shelves this month. Her earlier books The Knifeman, Wedlock and How to Create the Perfect Wife have seen her win national awards, provided key characters for television productions and receive great reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. Wedlock was a Sunday Times No1 bestseller, spent 12 weeks in the top ten and was chosen for the Channel 4 TV Book Club. Wendy’s books bring together painstaking research with gripping storytelling.

The Mesmerist transports the reader into the Victorian period when the young Queen ascended the British throne. Medicine in those days was a brutal business. Operations were performed without pain relief and the standard medical therapies were bloodletting, purging and dosing with toxic potions. The most surgeons could offer by way of pain relief was a large swig of brandy. Charismatic and ambitious, John Elliotson (1791- 1868) was determined to transform medicine from a hodge-podge of archaic remedies into a practice informed by the latest science. In

this aim he was backed by Thomas Wakley, founder of the new medical journal, The Lancet, and a campaigner against corruption and malpractice. But in the summer of 1837 a promising medical innovation crossed the Channel from Paris: mesmerism.

Most of the British medical establishment scorned this new-fangled French idea first developed by Franz Anton Mesmer (1734 – 1815) but one doctor, the highly-esteemed physician, Elliotson, embraced mesmerism with zeal. For 18 months Elliotson staged dramatic and controversial demonstrations on his patients at University College Hospital in London which enraptured audiences, provoked sensational headlines and ultimately split the medical profession. Even Charles Dickens was a convert, and was noted for his skills in treating John Leech, illustrator of A Christmas Carol, with mesmerism.

It was often women that were the subjects of his scientific undertakings which saw him insert needles into their bodies painlessly or encourage his female patients to diagnose and prescribe treatments through medical clairvoyance. Elliotson was an advocate of the power of the imagination and explored the latest in cutting edge medicine, and in doing so, was fighting an ideological war against medical conservatism and the establishment’s resistance to try new things. He threw into focus fundamental questions about the fine

line between medicine and quackery, and between science and superstition.

Erasmus Darwin House continues its series of talks and events on the night of the full moon each month throughout 2017 in the spirit of the original Lunar Society. Join Wendy Moore for a talk to capture the imagination, plus light entertainment, cheese and wine on Wednesday 10 May, 7pm at Lichfield Guildhall, Bore Street, WS13 6LU. £15 per ticket, booking through Erasmus Darwin House essential. Please call 01543 306260, enquiries@erasmusdarwin.org or purchase a ticket from the Museum’s front desk.

Lichfield Ladies Tangles Charity Cheque Presentation

n March, Lichfield Ladies Tangles held a charity cheque presentation evening at St John’s House, Lichfield. Lichfield Ladies Tangles have had a busy 12 months, taking part in community events including stewarding at the Greenhill Bower and even helping Santa in his visits around Lichfield. Two fundraiser events were also held at Debenhams where over £3,000 was raised. In total, £5,300 has been raised for charity over the past year. Tangles have donated £1,018 to Birmingham Children’s Hospice Charity; £342 to Breast Cancer Care; £100 to Kids Time Foundation; £1,368.49 to Lichfield First Responders; £800 to Lichfield Liberty; £500 to the Lichfield Round Table appeal to fund the installation of a disability accessible swing in Beacon Park; £200 to NAPAC and £1,000 to Staffordshire Blood Bikes.

‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ Takes to the Stage

he Tiger Who Came to Tea is roaring into the Lichfield Garrick theatre as part of a major UK tour in 2017. The magical Olivier Award nominated West End production arrives at the theatre on Wednesday 10th May for a four show run. Adapted and directed by David Wood OBE, Judith Kerr’s ever popular tale, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, is the ideal introduction to theatre for children aged 3 years and older, and the perfect treat for the whole family. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her Mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! When Sophie and her Mummy welcome the hungry Tiger to tea, he proceeds to eat all the sandwiches, buns, biscuits and more. He even manages to drink all the water in the tap! What will Sophie’s Daddy say when he gets home? Join the Tiger, Sophie, her Mummy and Daddy in this musical slice of teatime mayhem with sing-a-long songs, oodles of magic and interactive fun. The Tiger Who Came To Tea will be at the Lichfield Garrick on Wednesday 10th May with performances at 1.30pm and 4.30pm and Thursday 11th May at 10.30am and 4pm. Tickets are £14 and £11.50 (groups). School bookings are welcome. The show runs for 55 minutes with no interval and is suitable for those aged 3 and above. For more information visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com or call the box office on 01543 412121.

Crime Scenery -By Kate Gomez F

or a short while when I was a child I lived in Coleshill in North Warwickshire and almost every day I’d walk past the town’s pillory. At the time I didn’t realise that it was a rare example combining three methods of corporal punishment i.e. stocks, a pillory and a whipping post. It was last used in 1863.

Many years passed and in August 2016, I was visiting family in Stone in Staffordshire when I turned off too early and ended up heading towards Hilderstone, where I found a patch of grass with a set of stocks.

Stocks just after Hilderstone turning on A51 near Stone I couldn’t find any information on them and this made me even more curious. How many more sets of stocks were there around the country? Had anyone ever recorded them? Who had been publicly punished here and what were the reasons? Our towns and cities are filled with monuments to the “great and good” of society. Are these our monuments to those considered undesirable and bad who lived on its fringes? And so, after musing over these thoughts with a friend who already had a knowledge of and interest in this area, we decided to set up a Facebook discussion group called ‘Offending Histories’, with the aim of finding remaining physical evidence of crime and punishment across the Midlands and telling the sort of stories in which no one lives happily. Ever after or otherwise. In just a few weeks, we’ve already started to record a fascinating range of sites and objects. Here are some samples of the more local examples.

The old gaol cells in Lichfield have an example of a scold’s bridle or brank on display. There’s an excellent article from the Museum of Witchcraft and

Magic exploring the history of these vile items. Of particular interest is the following reference, “In 1789, the brank was used in Lichfield. A local farmer enclosed a woman’s head ‘to silence her clamorous Tongue’ and led her round a field while boys and girls ‘hooted at her’. Nobody pitied her because she was very much disliked by her neighbours.”

Outside St Michael’s church is the relocated headstone of the last three men to be executed in the city. On 1st June 1810, Neve, Jackson a n d We i g h t m a n were taken by cart from the city gaol and publicly hanged for forgery at the city gallows (where Tamworth Street, Upper St John Street and the London Road cross). Interesting that at some point, the word ‘hanged’ appears to have been obliterated from the monument. Although this appears to be the only marker to executed criminals buried here, the church register records the names of others e.g. John Wilson on Sept 23rd 1583, and John Walle and Robert Hodgson described as prisoners executed and buried on 13th October 1587.

of Elyas, a chaplain imprisoned in Staffordshire to await trial for murder, who ‘killed the gaoler’s attendant, escaped from the prison and fled towards the church. The gaoler and others from Staffordshire pursued him and cut off his head before he could reach the church’. Another example comes from Colton History Society – in 1270 Nicholas son of William De Colton stabbed Adam, son of Hereward in a brawl and fled to the church where he took sanctuary. Claiming sanctuary was officially abolished in 1623.

This is the Bilstone Gibbet Post, Leicestershire. It was erected in March 1801 to display the body of local man John M a s s e y, executed for murdering his wife Lydia and attempting to murder his step-daughter. In the early twentieth century, the post was a venue for religious meetings.

The above is the Pillory outside the Cock Inn at Stowe by Chartley. It appears to have been relocated here at some point as it is not shown on early 19th centuary photographs of the pub.

At St Peter’s in Elford, my friend pointed out this example of a sanctuary knocker on a door dating to circa 1450AD. By touching the knocker, a fugitive from the law could be given sanctuary in the church for a period of time (this seems to have been forty days which is a nice biblical number), if they made it that far. One example given by Karl Shoemaker in his book ‘Sanctuary and Crime in the Middle Ages’ tells

It is a dark subject at times but there are lighter moments too, and it’s an important part of our collective history. It’s very much an ongoing exploration and if you are interested or better yet, have something to contribute, please do join our Offending History group on Facebook.

Kate Gomez is the author of history blog Lichfield Lore, and one of the founding members of local history group Lichfield Discovered. Kate’s book ‘The Little Book of Staffordshire’ came out on 28th April and is available from all good bookshops.

Annie

A Review by Joss Musgrove Knibb

n Friday 22nd April I joined the crowds heading towards the Lichfield Garrick Theatre for a performance of the musical Annie by Lichfield Operatic Society. The story of Annie takes place in New York during the depression years of the 1920s when millions were hungry and unemployed. On the face of it, a musical about orphans set during this grim period of American history should not be joyous – but it undoubtedly is. The show opens with the orphans, all little girls, asleep in their beds. One child is missing her mother and is comforted by Annie (Molly Bagley), a recognisable figure with fiery red curls. These are not molly-coddled kids. They’re streetwise, funny and tough. Annie runs away by hiding in a laundry basket, and is returned to the not-so-loving arms of the magnificently played Miss Hannigan (Julie Mallaband) – the hard-drinking head of the orphanage, who tries, and fails, to rule the irrepressible kids with a rod of iron. Then into the story steps Grace Farrell (Vickie

Beck), the assistant of billionaire Oliver Warbucks (Pete Beck) who has invited one orphan to spend the Christmas holidays in the lap of luxury at his mansion. Annie is the lucky girl picked, and through her humour, optimism and kindness, she enters the heart of Grace, the mansion’s staff and especially the hard-bitten businessman Warbucks – who is taught the true meaning of a happy life and wishes to adopt the orphaned Annie. However, Annie may not be an orphan, her parents may still be alive, and so Warbucks, the FBI and even FDR move heaven and earth to find them – offering 50,000 dollars as an incentive. Enter Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother ‘Rooster’ and his moll Lily St Regis who pose as her parents, but are foiled and taken away to face justice, as Annie, Oliver and Grace (whose tentative and blossoming romance is touchingly played) look forward to a happy new life together as a family. Molly Bagley as Annie has a hard role, as the whole show revolves around her. Despite her youth she gave a storming performance, and her

renditions of classics such as ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘Maybe’ added new freshness to much loved tunes. A special mention must go to her fellow orphans, who were all extraordinarily talented. Vickie Beck’s Grace brought the glamour of old Hollywood to the stage, alongside strong vocal performances, and Pete Beck’s Oliver Warbucks had the swagger and iron-cast confidence that makes this such a compelling character. Patrick Jervis made a delightfully dastardly Rooster Hannigan, and Charlotte Middleton’s Lily St Regis mixed glamour and humour to great effect. It should not be possible to make the harddrinking, child-disliking, hopelessly befuddled head of an orphanage so likeable, but Julie Mallaband’s Miss Halligan was a delight – great vocals, great acting and a real knack for comic timing had the audience roaring. Great sets and choreography, a highly competent chorus, and the live orchestral score made this a thoroughly enjoyable evening that played to a packed house.

y t i VIEW C The Newsletter of Lichfield City Council - May 2017

Mayor & Sheriff’s Charity Fashion Show

Councillor David Smedley, Leader of the Council

Welcome to this issue of City View.

Following the resignation of Councillor Mike Thompson, the Election of a new Parish Councillor to Lichfield City Council’s Stowe Ward will take place on 4 May 2017. Democracy relies on the electorate expressing their views at the ballot box, so to all Stowe residents whatever your political persuasion, please make sure that you vote. I would like to thank Mike for his contribution to the City Council and wish him well for the future. My congratulations to all involved in the Mayor and Sheriff’s charity fashion show held at the Guildhall on 28 March. The event raised over £1,900 for the Mayor and Sheriff’s charities, the highest amount in the history of the event. My particular thanks go to House of Fraser, the management and staff at Francesco’s, Angela Toon, Kirsty-Ray Reeves and Deanne Taylor for giving their time and expertise free of charge; and of course the City Council staff who organised the event. Preparations are underway for the Annual Meeting of the Council in May where the 2017/18 civic team will be confirmed. The 2017/18 Mayor elect is Councillor Mrs Janice Greaves, the Sheriff elect Councillor Andrew Smith and the Deputy Mayor elect Councillor David Leytham. Finally, I would like to remind all residents of Lichfield City that the Annual Town Meeting takes place on Wednesday 24 May at 7.30pm at the Guildhall. At this meeting the City Council’s annual report will be presented and the general public have the opportunity to ask questions and help direct the City Council’s priorities for the coming year.

The Mayor and Sheriff’s Charity Fashion show, held at the Guildhall on Tuesday 28 March raised over £1,900 for charity, the highest amount raised in the history of the event. The Mayor, Councillor Mrs Sheelagh James, and the Sheriff, Councillor Robert Yardley, welcomed a sell-out crowd of over 130 people to the event which was presented by the House of Fraser, Sutton Coldfield. The volunteer models were given five star treatment at Francesco Lichfield prior to the show. Francesco generously closed their hair salon for the afternoon and eight stylists, who all gave their time without charge, ensured everyone looked their best. The glamour treatment continued as Angela Toon, who opened her Lichfield City Centre based beauty academy in 2013, brought along two of her former students to apply the models’ makeup free of charge and complete their look. The result was a professional and enjoyable show, with models gliding down the catwalk to the soundtrack provided by Steve Barrett from Pioneer sounds and the City Councils’ Town Crier, Ken Knowles acting as MC. All of the 33 models were volunteers, drawn from a variety of sources including Lichfield Round Table, Lichfield City Council staff as well as friends and relatives of those involved. The Mayor said: “The Sheriff and I have been very grateful for the many congratulations that have been received following an evening of fun, friendship and fashion and

would like to thank everyone involved. It was a success not only because of the enthusiasm of all our models but the hard work of the team at the House of Fraser, Francesco hairdressers and the make-up artists Angela Toon, KirstyRay Reeves and Deanne Taylor plus all the supporting staff that helped out on the day. We have received tremendous support from so many Lichfield businesses, whose generosity for this event and others during the year has been outstanding. We are very pleased that we are able to showcase all these businesses at all our charity events where our photo boards proudly record the strong links between the Civic team and Lichfield businesses.” The money raised will be split equally at the end of the Mayoral year between the We Love Lichfield Fund and Erasmus Darwin House. A donation was also made to the House of Fraser’s charity, Action for Children. The City Council would like to thank all of the individuals and businesses that helped make the event possible for their help and generosity.

Grants

If you would like to keep up to date with more of the City Council’s activities, you can now follow the City Council on Twitter @lichfield_cc.

Each year the City Council awards grants to support the invaluable work carried out by local voluntary groups, societies and clubs operating in the City. A total of £28,555 has been awarded for the 2017/18 financial year across 33 organisations. Cheques will be handed out by the Mayor at the Annual Town Meeting on 24 May. Application forms for 2018/19 grants will be available from the City Council offices and our website later in the year. All applications must be submitted by 9th January 2018. 51

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For more information about any event or to make a booking call 01543 264972, email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk or pop into the Museum Bookshop on the corner of the Market Square.

Spring and Summer at Johnson’s Birthplace

Johnson & Garrick: a Friendship in Constant Repair Saturday 17th June – Sunday 24th September 10.30am – 4.30pm daily, free. Exhibition following the lives, friendship and successes of Sam & Davey, as they rose to the height of celebrity in the 18th century. David Garrick and the Georgian Theatre Monday 9th July, 7pm, £3.50 Dr Graham Nicholls explores David Garrick’s fame and influence in the context of the 18th century stage in this fascinating talk.

Dates for your diary:

Wednesday 10 May Monday 15 May

Monday 29 May Wednesday 28 June Saturday 29 July

Mayor & Sheriff’s Charity Event – Full Moon, Cheese and Wine Annual Council Meeting & Mayor’s Banquet Court of Arraye/Bower Procession Swinfen Broun Challenge Trophy Bowls Match Mayor at Home

For more information please contact Sarah Wallace on 01543 309854, or email sarah.wallace@lichfield.gov.uk

Neighbourhood Plan

The Lichfield City Neighbourhood Plan and its supporting documents were submitted to Lichfield District Council for informal comment in February 2017. Comments have now been received and are being considered prior to a formal submission of the Plan to Lichfield District Council for independent assessment and further consultation.

Markets in Lichfield

Summer Fun at Sam’s House… goes to the theatre! Every Thursday in the school holidays £2 Puppet-making, masks and more – a different Theatrethemed hands on activity every week. Booking advised.

Bookworms United! Fortnightly Saturdays, £4 Read, explore and enjoy popular titles in our fortnightly book and activity club for 710 year olds. New Bookworms always very welcome!

Birthplace Writers Group Saturdays May 13th and June 19th, Free informal and friendly group, supporting writers at all levels in an inspiring venue.

The Lichfield General Markets and Farmers' Market offer a wide selection of goods and local produce from friendly, established and reliable market traders. As well as the weekly General Markets on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a Farmers' Market is held on the 1st Thursday of the month (except January). The Market Square is also available for hire on a commercial or charitable basis on non-market days. For more details or for any information or queries relating to Lichfield Markets please contact the City Council’s Markets Officers 01543 309853 or e-mail: markets@lichfield.gov.uk

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Weddings at the Guildhall

The Newsletter of Lichfield City Council

Image by Assassynation Located in Bore Street in the heart of the city, the Guildhall is a beautiful historic Grade II Listed Building, and is a magnificent setting for civil ceremonies, receptions and other celebrations. The main hall has oak panelling and a beamed roof giving a fine mediaeval appearance, and can accommodate up to 160 guests. The Guildroom, on the Ground floor, has paneled walls and timber ceiling and can seat up to 70 guests. A number of smaller rooms are also available to hire, and are ideal for conferences, seminars or small meetings. For more information or to enquire over availability please contact Helen Winter at Lichfield City Council. Tel: 01543 309850 or e-mail: helen.winter@lichfield.gov.uk A wedding brochure is also available either from the City Council offices at Donegal House or by downloading from our website www.lichfield.gov.uk

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Have you visited the City Council’s website? It offers a wealth of information about the work of the City Council; including details of all Council meetings and associated documents. In addition it contains useful information about the City, its history, festivals and major events, and its many unique customs and traditions.

The right Council…

Lichfield City Council is the ‘parish’ authority for the City and is the smallest of the three councils serving the City area. Within the City we deal with local matters such as the markets, maintenance of open spaces and churchyards, civic and mayoral events, the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum and public lettings of the Guildhall. Lichfield District Council (Tel: 01543 308000) is the larger local authority dealing with such matters as planning, environmental health, refuse collection, housing, car parking, arts and tourism, and leisure services. Staffordshire County Council (Tel: 0300 111 8000) is the responsible authority for wider services such as Education, Social Services and Highways.

Public Participation

City Council meetings are held in the Guildhall, Bore Street. Dates and times of meetings can be found on the notice-board outside the Guildhall, and on the City Council's website at www.lichfield.gov.uk Meetings are open to the public, with public participation sessions held at full Council and at the Planning Committee. Advance notice needs to be given to the Council of the subject matter of each question, and any person wishing to speak must contact the Council Offices at Donegal House, Bore Street (next to the Guildhall) before NOON on the day of the meeting. Thursday 4 May 2017 Wednesday 15 May 2017 Wednesday 24 May 2017 Thursday 25 May 2017 Monday 19 June 2017 Thursday 22 June 2017 Thursday 20 July 2017 Tuesday 25 July 2017

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LOCAL NEWS Mister Maker to open national tour at the Garrick Michael Fabricant with Jane Ward and Owen Pugh of the Woodland Trust. CBeebies’ arts and crafts hero, Mister Maker is back on tour with the hit live theatre show, Mister Maker & The Shapes Live! Ready to delight Mini Makers all around the UK, the tour opens at Lichfield Garrick Theatre on Saturday May 27th. This fun filled family show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise! Mister Maker said: “We had such a fantastic time on our last UK tour, it will be great to meet friends again and make lots of new ones! This year, we've added new songs for the audience to enjoy and some new amazing 'makes! So Mini Makers and grown-ups; join me, Circle, Triangle, Square and Rectangle for a real arty adventure…. and get ready to make some noise!” Mister Maker and The Shapes will be at the Lichfield Garrick on Saturday 27th May with performances at 10am, 1pm and 4pm. Tickets are selling fast with prices starting from £15.50 (adult) and £13 (child). For more information visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com or call the box office on 01543 412121.

MP Visits Pipe Hall Farm with the Woodland Trust

Michael Fabricant MP toured Pipe Hall Farm (woods owned and managed by the Woodland Trust) in April with officials from the Trust. Michael commented: “I’ve been a member of the Woodland Trust for a number of years and am Deputy Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group so it was a real pleasure to visit the 150 or so acre woodlands run by the Trust at Pipe Hall Farm just two miles from the centre of Lichfield as the crow flies. The planting of new woodlands and the preservation of our ancient woodlands is of profound importance for future generations. Everyone should visit Pipe Hall Farm and perhaps join the Woodland Trust.”

Lichfield Home & Garden Festival 2017

Floral demonstrations, Bob Flowerdew from Gardeners Question Time, Skinny Jeans Gardener from Blue Peter, food and drink stalls, live music, chainsaw sculptures and children’s activities with the RSPB and the National Memorial Arboretum are just some of the treats in store at this year’s Lichfield Home & Garden Festival on 20 and 21st May. Lichfield’s very first Home and Garden Festival will be a floral celebration in association with Blooming Lichfield and takes place across Lichfield city centre. The free entry event will have plenty of experts to help with gardening matters and lots of activities for the public to get involved in. The market will run along city centre streets and throughout Three Spires Shopping Centre. As well as the experts, Bob Flowerdew, Lee Connelly (Skinny Jeans Gardener), RSPB and Sally Cunningham, some of the city’s local businesses will also be joining in, offering demonstrations, talks, master-classes including hanging basket demos, planting, furniture painting and lampshade making demos. A selection of artisan food stalls will be there also to tickle the visitor’s taste buds. The market runs from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday. All main demos will run from 10am until 4pm each day. Abercarvings will be wowing the crowds with their chainsaw carving demonstrations. There will be a chance for families to be involved in bird box building with the RSPB. Woodhouse Community Farm will also be doing a talk on Community Supported Agriculture and pruning demos. Dudley Zoo will be bringing some animals and talking ‘Biofacts’. Raptor rescue will be displaying their beautiful owls and you may get a chance to hold one! The National Memorial Arboretum will be doing talks about their gardens and plenty of gardening demonstrations too. Free demonstrations are running on the hour at Minster Pool and outside The George Hotel

in Market Street and there’ll be a Children’s Zone in Three Spires Shopping Centre on both days. BBC Radios 4’s Bob Flowerdew will be on the main stage at Minster Pool from 12 Noon on Saturday only, with ‘Tips for easier Gardening’, then again at 2pm looking at ‘Really encouraging Wildlife’. Skinny Jeans Gardener will be with us all weekend on the Minster Pool stage 10am to 4pm, and his demos will be: Sow n' Grow growing and sowing for kids and families new to gardening, bringing fun activities for all the family to enjoy in their own home during the summer; Make n' Create - Recycling and upcycling’ - bringing you top tips to save you money in the garden; Veg-tacular Show - with gardening themed games for all the family and chances to win exclusive prizes. Sally Cunningham, a professional organic gardener and writer for Kitchen Garden magazine will be demonstrating all weekend outside The George Hotel, Bird Street stage 10am until 4pm discussing: Growing Exotic Veg in the UK; Grow your own herbs and spices; Love your Bugs and Know your Garden Friends Game! Plus Gardener's Question Time! where Lichfield is invited to ‘Bring Out Your Dead’ – so why not bring in samples of what is unhappy in your garden and Sally will help. Lichfield Food Festival also offers plenty for families with a Family Zone at Three Spires Shopping Centre and Dudley Zoo will be dropping by with some animals and Biofacts. Children can also get their hands dirty and involved in the Three Spires ‘1000 Sunflowers plantathon’. There will be a Bee Academy and various other children’s activities dotted around the city. With around 80 home, craft, garden, food and drink stalls lining the streets this will be a great event for the whole family. For up to date information please visit https://www.facebook.com/lichfieldfoodfestiv al/Or www.lichfieldfood.co.uk

Milk Chocolate Sweetie Egg Competition

Congratulations to Mrs E Fish of Lichfield who gave the correct answer of 'A - Bore Street' and won a giant milk chocolate sweetie egg courtesy of the Tudor of Lichfield.

Hidden Hearing Competition

Congratulations to Kathy Coe, winner of a Hearing Health Check.

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Your Citylife What’s On in May

Monday 1st May Lichfield's Market Square will be bustling with stalls, music and performances on central stage for its first ever Community Day in honour of David Garrick's 300th birthday. All day in Market Square, WS13 6LH

Wednesday 3rd May St Giles F1 Charity Race Open Day and Networking 9.50am till 2pm. At Midland Karting, Wood End Lane, Fradley, Lichfield. For more information go to www.midlandkarting.co.uk

Saturday 6th May Cellar Tour at Erasmus Darwin House At 2.30pm. Step back in time with exclusive access to the cellars under the museum. Glimpse a hidden history of 13th Century Lichfield. Tickets £1.50, pre-book to avoid disappointment. 01543 306260, enquiries@erasmusdarwin.org

Wednesday 10th May Full Moon Cheese & Wine At 7pm. Join best-selling author Wendy Moore for magic, spellbinding stories, cheese and wine on the evening of the full moon at Lichfield’s historic Guildhall. She returns to Lichfield with her latest book, The Mesmerist and her first-hand experience of hypnotism. Part of a year-long celebration of Lichfield’s links to the world-renowned Lunar Society, which shaped the world we live in, and helped spark the Industrial Revolution. Tickets £15. Booking essential, 01543 306260, enquiries@erasmusdarwin.org Includes refreshments. Please note this event is taking place at Lichfield Guildhall, Bore Street, WS13 6LU

Sunday 14th May Wedding Open Day 12pm – 3pm at The George Hotel, Bird Street, Lichfield T: 01543

414822. Come along and see just how lovely your wedding day could be at The George! Admission free

The Oxford Concert Party At 8.00 pm in Alrewas Village Hall. Catch this great bunch of musicians playing a range of music that gives a lift to the spirits, including tango and baroque. Tickets £9 from Alrewas Pharmacy or Lorna on 01283 790799. Book soon, our last live show was a sell out!

Monday 15th May Lichfield Embroiderers' Guild: An illustrated talk by Jenny Swindells on the History of Buttons. 7pm for 7.30pm at the Fire Station, Birmingham Road, Lichfield WS13 6HU. Plenty of free parking opposite. Please join us for what should be a fascinating evening - and if you have any interesting old buttons, bring them along for Jenny to identify! Visitors very welcome £4. For further information, please call Iva Davies on 01543 252177 or email iva@davies125.plus.com

Friday 18th May Charity Ladies Pamper Evening 7pm till 10pm at Cathedral Hotel, Beacon Street, Lichfield, WS13 7AR. Fashion stalls; jewellery; makeovers; taster sessions of massage, reflexology, nails.Tarot readings and much more! Buff waiters and licensed bar. Goody bag and bubbly for the first 30 guests. A fun girlie night out. Tickets £5. Ring 07947 708081 or 07790 594940.

Friday 19th May An Evening with Lola Lamour At The George Hotel, Bird Street, Lichfield T: 01543 414822 Enjoy a delicious three course evening meal in the Garrick Suite with nostalgic entertainment from the glamorous vocalist, Lola Lamour. £28pp or from £115 for two with an overnight stay.

Saturday 20th May Cellar Tour at Erasmus Darwin House At 2.30pm. Step back in time with exclusive access to the cellars under the museum. Glimpse a hidden history of 13th Century Lichfield. Tickets £1.50, pre-book to avoid disappointment. 01543 306260, enquiries@erasmusdarwin.org Please note the House is closed due to a private function.

Tuesday 23rd May Lichfield Branch of Arthritis Care Meeting Are you living with Arthritis? If so, why not come along to the monthly meetings of the Lichfield Branch of Arthritis Care? We meet at The Community Room in the new Lichfield Fire Station on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except August & December) from 7pm to 9pm, and offer support, signposting and social activities. Transport is provided for a small contribution. Our next Meeting is on Tuesday 23 May 2017. For further information please contact 01543 263347 or 255698.

Thursday 25th May Lichfield Civic Society Meeting and Talk At 7.45pm. The work of a master thatcher. Speaker: David Wood. The meeting will take place in The Lichfield Room, Wade St Church Community Hall, Frog Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6HS. Admission is free to members. Non-members are always welcome - £3 at the door.

Saturday 20th May Shenstone Baby & Toddler Group Savvy Mums’ Table Top Sale 10am until 1pm. St John’s Hall, St John’s Hill, Shenstone, WS14 0JB. Pre-loved items for babies, children and mums to be! £1 entry. Refreshments available. We meet weekly at St John’s church hall 9.30-11.30. £2 for one child and £3 for two. Follow us on Facebook at Shenstone Baby & Toddler Group

or contact us Shenstonebabyandtoddlergroup@ gmail.com.

Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th July Help! I Can’t Cope! Dog course about stress in dogs with renowned dog lecturer Sheila Harper. At Little Haywood Village Hall Cost £125.00. 9.30am-5pm. Stress can have a major impact on your dog leading to issues like poor concentration, sound sensitivity or reactivity to other dogs, people or objects. This course will help you understand these issues and offer strategies to help them. www.sheilaharper.co.uk 01543 878989.

Saturday 15th - Monday17th July. Practical Help for Walking Dogs on Lead course with renowned canine lecturer Sheila Harper B ED, BA. At The Museum of Cannock Chase. Cost £180.00. Pulling, lunging and barking on lead, or reactivity with other dogs and people, are some of the behaviours which society most frequently complains. This 3-day course will show you an approach that can lead to dramatic changes. Please contact us to book at www.sheilaharper.co.uk 01543 878989.

Supported Walks on Cannock Chase with Sheila Harper Ltd. 4 walks costing £80.00 Suitable for owners who need help, or who would simply enjoy walking their dog with 1:1 guidance. Our walks will help with: Lead handling, help walking nicely, excitable or reactive dogs, easily distracted or disconnected dogs, dogs that need support around other dogs and people and dogs that pull or lunge on lead. Please contact us to book at www.sheilaharper.co.uk 01543 878989.

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