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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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Inside...
6 Win Afternoon Tea A fantastic prize courtesy of The Strawberry Cabin
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16 The Swan of Lichfield Jono Oates takes a look at the life of Anna Seward
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28 The Cellars of Burlington House A trip under city streets reveals all on Tamworth Street
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32 Seize the (Extra) Day! The customs and traditions associated with a Leap Year
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36 Tastes of the Season Get in the mood for love with Simon Smith's romantic menu
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43 CityView The newsletter of Lichfield City Council
From the Editor...
Love is most definitely in the air in the February issue of Citylife in Lichfield, and not just because it’s approaching Valentine’s Day! As a publication, we are delighted to announce that we have now been going for four years and we still continue to grow. This is all down to you, our lovely readers and supporters, for helping to make us become a success, so first and foremost: a huge thank to you all! As we approach the international ‘day of love’ on February 14th we’ve put together articles on how to impress your loved one, recipes for you to try at home, and our ever-popular gift guide featuring beautiful and unique items you can purchase from your favourite local retailers. This month, we’ve also got Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday!) to look forward to as well as the unusual event we experience only once every four years – that’s right, a Leap Year! We bring you the customs and traditions associated with this phenomenon and what you should REALLY be doing on the Leap Day! As usual, the issue is packed with local news stories, historical features, reader contributions and competitions for you to enter, so without further ado, pop the kettle on, put your feet up and enjoy the issue!
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Win Afternoon Tea at The Strawberry Cabin
The beginning of 2020 started well at The Strawberry Cabin with both the Pie & Pudding Evenings in January being fully booked. Diners enjoyed an evening of scrumptious home-made pies and indulgent desserts all washed down with a glass of wine or beer included in the price. A perfect evening out in January! The next evening event will be Valentine’s Night on Friday 14th February which will feature a romantic Italian-themed menu! Take a look at the menu online and book early to avoid disappointment as places sell out fast! The Strawberry Cabin is also taking bookings for Mother’s Day Lunch on Sunday 22nd March with tables available at either 12.30pm or 2.30pm. Booking is essential for this event, so secure your table by calling 01543 483680 or emailing info@strawberrycabin.co.uk. Pop in to The Strawberry Cabin at Manor Farm Fruits, Watling Street, Hints, B78 3DF. To keep up to date with all the events taking place, and to keep an eye on when fruit-picking season starts again, visit the website at www.strawberrycabin.co.uk or follow on Facebook at @thestrawberrycabin.
We’ve teamed up with The Strawberry Cabin to offer one lucky winner Afternoon Tea for Two. To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question correctly:
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date does Mother’s Day fall on this year? 21st March 29th March 22nd March
To enter, just send your name, contact details and answer to Strawberry Cabin Competition at competitioncitylife@gmail.com or post your entry to Citylife in Lichfield Ltd, PO Box 7126, Lichfield WS14 4JS by the closing date of 23rd February 2020. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified. No cash equivalent. Please note you must be 18 or over to enter. All entrants’ information is processed in line with GDPR Data Protection Regulations and our Privacy Policy (available at citylifeinlichfieldltd.co.uk). Full t&cs on page 49.
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LOCAL NEWS
A-Plan Supports Local Fund
A-Plan Insurance is celebrating a new partnership with We Love Lichfield, a local community fund that provides small grants to a wide range of voluntary projects based in Lichfield District. A-Plan’s Lichfield branch, located in Bore Street, has agreed to donate £25 every time a customer takes out a car, van or home policy and mentions We Love Lichfield. We Love Lichfield provides small grants twice a year to a wide range of projects based in Lichfield District. Companies and individuals can donate or fundraise and all money is invested through a permanent endowment fund by registered charity, The Community Foundation For Staffordshire, in-line with charity commission guidelines. The interest and dividends earned are then distributed by the Fund as small grants across the district twice yearly. The aim is by 2023 to have created enough capital to give away £50,000 every year, forever. More information is available at www.welovelichfield.com.
over £35,000 – more than double the January 2019 total. Last year’s Treecycle picked up 2,143 trees, raising £15,500 for the hospice. More than 100 volunteers hit the road to collect trees from homes and workplaces in Lichfield, Burton, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Rugeley and surrounding areas between Monday 6th January and Saturday 11th January. The latest Treecycle was the sixth year the campaign has taken place, with money raised helping to fund the hospice’s work supporting patients with potentially terminal illnesses and their families. For more information about St Giles Hospice and the expert care it provides, please visit www.stgileshospice.com. .......................................................................................
New Café at The Hub
Jayne Ison and Sally Groves
Nominations have opened for the prestigious 2020 Support Staffordshire Volunteer Star Awards which recognise and celebrate the outstanding commitment of volunteers and organisations who go the extra mile to support local communities. In 2019, more than 1,200 people attended ceremonies across Staffordshire with events held in Cannock Chase, Stafford & District, Lichfield & District, South Staffordshire, East Staffordshire and Staffordshire Moorlands. This year will see the launch of additional events in Tamworth and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Anyone can nominate an individual, group, organisation or business they feel deserve to be recognised for their contribution. Nominations can be made online at www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk. The closing date is Friday 3rd April at 5pm with events taking place in June.
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Hospice’s Treecycle Success!
St Giles Hospice is celebrating after this year’s Treecycle campaign became its most successful ever. The environmentally-friendly recycling collection picked up 3,200 Christmas trees in return for a small donation to St Giles, raising
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Nominations Open for Volunteer Awards
The Hub at St Mary’s, above Lichfield Library, is now home to a café which is run by the community, for the community, whilst aiming to be as sustainable as possible! For many years the former St Mary’s Centre ran a large and successful coffee shop which was removed when the site was fully refurbished to house the local city library. Now, The Hub at St Mary’s is hoping to bring in both old and new custom with a welcome return to its former business in this stunning setting. The café is open from Monday-Saturday 9.30am-4pm (closes at 2pm on Tuesday). Pop in and take a look for yourself!
Congratulations to our January competition winners.
L O'Connor won a Valentine's Breakfast for Two at The Strawberry Cabin. L Archer was the proud recipient of a Les Georgettes bracelet, courtesy of City Jewellers of Lichfield. S Rice won the Wellness Package at Senses of Siam and J Fyfe will enjoy a meal for four at UVC to celebrate Veganuary!
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LOCAL NEWS
Lichfield Waterworks’ Future Bright Sparks
Autism Sports and Soft Play
terminal illness, St Giles was commended by the CQC for its “compassionate” range of speciality services, as well as aiming to “make every day meaningful for people who used the service.” The hospice was also noted for going “over and above what was expected of them”, having previously hosted several weddings and arranging for a patient’s pet horse to visit, with one member of staff spending three days of her own time writing family ‘goodbye letters’ for a patient who was unable to.
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Engineering Firm’s Boost for Canal Trust
Lichfield’s canal restoration volunteers can make progress on an important part of the project after a local company generously donated two lorry loads of building materials. Chasetown Civil Engineering delivered bricks and concrete blocks for the work being carried out by Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust (LHCRT) at its Fosseway Heath site. The valuable donation will allow the Trust’s volunteers and South Staffs College students, who are receiving on-site work experience supervised by their tutors, to extend the curved wall taking the canal from the Fosseway Heath basin via a sharp turn into the Falkland Road section, and to add to the towpath wall below Lock 18.
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Freedom Leisure’s Active Communities team has joined forces with BLAST (Burntwood and Lichfield Autism Support Together) to offer an autism specific sports and soft play session in February Half term at Friary Grange Leisure Centre. Based in the sports hall, sessions are very informal and children can free play with soft play equipment and a bouncy castle. For children wanting a bit more structure, there will be sports coaches on hand with lots of kit to play games which are tailored to children with additional needs. Parents must stay with their child, however there is plenty of seating around the hall. No need to book a place, just turn up before 11am and join in on Friday 21st February. Price is £2 per child. .......................................................................................
St Giles is Officially Outstanding!
Staff and volunteers at St Giles Hospice are starting the New Year on a high after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. The Whittington-based hospice, which provides individually-tailored care both on-site and in patients’ own homes, is one of just a handful of hospices to have ever been awarded the highest possible accolade. Helping more than 7,000 people a year facing the challenges associated with a potentially
Festive Dash for Shining Stars
Lichfield’s annual Festive Dash, held in December last year, raised money for local charity Shining Stars, which provides safe social events for the adult disabled community. Organisers, KP Events and Beth Toovey of Sauce Supper Club, presented a cheque for £1,000 to Charlotte Aspley of Shining Stars, along with event sponsors A-Plan Insurance, St John’s House and Alpha Sports. Shining Stars has, once again, been selected as the beneficiary of the Festive Dash 2020. .......................................................................................
Junior Football Kit Sponsorship
Lichfield City Lions Under 11s football team has been sponsored by Vision Express who kindly donated a total of £300 to pay for a new red away kit. The team of dedicated youngsters play every Sunday, come rain or shine! Pictured are some of the players thanking Sue Sanghera and Pav Mehta from the Lichfield store.
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LOCAL NEWS
Birmingham Road Improvements
handful of British gas, electric and real fireplace manufacturers whom it trusts for their quality and longevity to showcase. The firm employs stonemasons and a couple of cabinet makers for the more exclusive made-to-measure fireplaces. Visit Rugeley Fireplaces & Stoves at 41 Albion Rugeley; look online at Street, www.rugeleyfireplaces.net or follow on Facebook @Rugeleyfireplacesltd.
Tuesday, which is early this year on 25th February, at noon. There will be local businesses taking part, as well as several ‘themed’ pancake dashes. To sign up for this free popular event, and take part in a little bit of local tradition, contact lucy.clarke@lichfield.gov.uk. .......................................................................................
Keep on Running!
Albert Bouncer, Craig Jordan, Cllr Iain Eadie and Stephen Stray
Lichfield District Council has appointed The Coleman Group to carry out the Birmingham Road site improvement works. The project includes demolishing the former police station and bus station buildings, creating extra coach parking, refreshing the bus station, installing temporary toilets, landscaping the area and moving the bus station long-stay car park. The work will make the area safer, more useful and attractive, and provide a better route into the city from the train and bus stations. To find out more about the short-term improvement project and to keep up to date on the phases of the work, please visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/brsimprovements.
Volunteers at the Chasewater Parkrun event (image by Ian Winwood)
Rugeley Fireplaces & Stoves
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Established in 1989, Rugeley Fireplaces & Stoves is celebrating 31 years in business; the longest trading fireplace retailer in the area! Choosing a new ‘forever fireplace’ can be a daunting process, but Rugeley Fireplaces & Stoves promises a friendly and approachable service. The expert team can guide customers through the most cost effective heating solutions, or even design that ‘wow factor’ statement piece to add the finishing touch! Emma Chadbourne runs Rugeley Fireplaces & Stoves with husband, Darren, who is a Gas Safe installer plus and is the recommended fitter. The firm has long-time experience of real fires and their restoration as well as the most up-todate technology, which offer efficiencies of almost 100% (gas) and almost 90% (wood), and it specialises in ECO clean burning stoves. There is a little bit of every style in the showroom for visitors to see, including hole-inthe-wall, inglenook freestanding, budget packages, freestanding convectors for kitchen diners and a range of quality cast iron Jotul stoves which have huge 25 year warranties. Rugeley Fireplaces & Stoves also works with a
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dash!
Lichfield’s annual Pancake Day Race along Bore Street will once again take place on Shrove
Lichfield’s first Parkrun event took place in Beacon Park on 18th January and was an instant success, with more than 700 eager runners turning up to take part. The race, which begins at 9am and consists of two laps of Beacon Park, will continue every Saturday throughout the year and joins a host of other Parkrun events across the Staffordshire area, including Cannock Chase and Chasewater, which have both been running for three years and 12 months respectively, also with great success. Parkrun is a free 5km event to encourage community running and is suitable for complete beginners, as well as regular runners. It is a volunteer-led initiative and relies on people giving up their free time to help out. The event held at Chasewater is currently fundraising to be able to provide a PA system and further equipment to better the facilities available. For further information on Parkrun, including taking part, volunteering and donating, please visit www.parkrun.org.uk.
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First Time at Lichfield Garrick The Garrick’s drama season opens with the critically acclaimed award-winning one man show ‘First Time’ on Friday 7th February in the Studio theatre.
Starring theatre maker and HIV activist Nathaniel Hall, First Time is based on Nathaniel’s personal experience living with HIV after contracting the virus from his first sexual encounter, aged just 16. After coming out of the HIV+ closet in late 2017 Nathaniel has created this refreshingly honest and equally hilarious show about living with his life-changing secret. Diagnosed two weeks before his 17th birthday, and just months after coming out as gay to his family, Nathaniel kept his HIV status from almost everybody closest to him for over 14 years.
The show is a humorous and heartfelt piece of theatre that not only transforms audiences into HIV allies, but also helps them rid toxic shame from their own lives. In 2019, First Time took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm during a four-week run – don’t miss your chance to see it at the Lichfield Garrick! Performance starts at 7.45pm and has a running time of 65 minutes.
Tickets, priced £15.00, are available from the Lichfield Garrick Box Office on Castle Dyke, ring 01543 412121 or book direct online at: www.lichfieldgarrick.com For more information on Nathaniel, see his website: www.nathanieljhall.co.uk
Got a story or charity event you want to share with our readership? Think you’ve snapped an image that captures the spirit of the region? We want to hear from you! Contact Citylife at kristencitylife@gmail.com
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Anna Seward The Life & Loves of the Swan of Lichfield
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n the month of Valentine’s Day, feature writer Jono Oates looks at the life of Anna Seward, the 18th century poet who lived in Lichfield for over 60 years and someone whose romantic liaisons caused a sensation in the genteel environment of Lichfield’s cathedral close. At the end of the 18th century Anna Seward, known as the Swan of Lichfield and Muse of Britain, was one of the most well-known figures of Georgian England. She published some of the most popular and admired poetry at a time when women were not supposed to write or have work published for commercial reasons and yet, just a hundred years later, she had become largely forgotten. Anna was born on 12th December 1742 in the small village of Eyam in Derbyshire where her father, Thomas, was a clergyman. When she was five or six, the family moved to Lichfield as her father had been appointed as a residentiary canon at Lichfield Cathedral. They moved in to the Bishop’s Palace in the cathedral close which, at that time, was not lived in by the Bishop of Lichfield but rented out to various tenants including the Seward family. When Anna was about 14 she met Doctor Erasmus Darwin who had just moved to Lichfield from Nottingham into a house at the Beacon Street end of the cathedral close. They became friends over a shared love of music and it was Darwin who, after seeing some of her poetry, encouraged her to write. Anna was a very attractive woman; she was tall with long auburn hair and was very striking. As a young woman she had several male suitors including two army men, Cornet Richard Vyse and Captain Taylor, and also a fledgling relationship with John Andre, who later fell for her stepsister Honora Sneyd. Anna’s most remarkable, and long lasting, relationship though was with John Saville. Saville was a member of the Vicar’s Choral at the cathedral and lived in the Vicar’s Close at the north corner of the close. He was similar in age to Anna, and they too both shared a love of music. He was a very accomplished singer, an alto, and part of the prebend of Pipa Parva, whose stall or seat, is located in the choir of the cathedral. Anna and John lived within a short walk of each other’s houses and started to meet each other on a daily basis, gradually becoming closer and closer. The only problem with their blossoming relationship was the fact that
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Saville was a married man with a wife, Mary, and two young children. Mary was, quite understandably, very unhappy with her husband’s close relationship with a young, attractive and wealthy single woman. Although illiterate she asked a friend to write a bitter, anonymous letter of complaint to Anna’s father, Thomas, and did her best to have the relationship torn apart, although she was unsuccessful. The relationship between John and Mary became so strained that he eventually moved out of the marital home and moved two houses down, still in the Vicars’ Close, and in to a house that was owned by Anna Seward. He continued to support his family, with Anna’s help, while still meeting Anna on a regular basis for walks and afternoon tea. John and Mary did not divorce meaning that he was unable to marry Anna. On 2nd August 1803 John Saville failed to appear at his scheduled Evensong performance and was found to have collapsed, and died, in his home aged 67. Anna was distraught and never really recovered from the shock of losing the undoubted love of her life. In the west side of the south transept of the cathedral there is a memorial to John Saville, paid for by Anna, and the eulogy on it was written by Anna herself.The closing lines of the eulogy are: Sleep then, pale mortal frame, in yon low shrine Till Angels wake thee with a note like thine. Anna herself passed away a few years later on March 25th 1809, aged 66. She never married and had noted friendships with both men and women but it is recognised that John Saville meant more to her than any of the others, as she clearly demonstrated when he passed away. Anna’s relationship with John Saville was a very challenging one, and one that caused her much heartache and criticism from the local community but it is certain that, on February 14th he is the person that she would have asked him to be Her Valentine. Sources: Lichfield Cathedral Choir Blogspot; www.cathedralchoir.org.uk
TV Wedding Planner’s Surprise Christmas Ceremony
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fter planning and organising over 2000 weddings over the past 33 years, local wedding planner Jane Dayus-Hinch knew exactly what she didn't want at her forthcoming nuptials! What she really wanted was to be surrounded by her loved ones and the opportunity presented itself on Christmas Day in Aberhapsef, Wales. Having already booked this venue to spend the festive period with close family, Jane, along with fiancée Rob, began arranging for their secret wedding to take place on Christmas Day. Jane’s son, Fraser, who walked her down the aisle, knew nothing of the surprise; neither did the two best men, Rob’s sons, Chris and Nick! Jane even managed to keep her secret from her mother! Following a small and personal ceremony, wedding guests enjoyed a Christmas lunch at Maesmawr Hall Hotel, Caersws. A blessing at Lichfield Cathedral, performed by Very Reverend Adrian Dorber, was held on 29th December and the newly-weds enjoyed a honeymoon in sunny Barbados. Congratulations to the happy couple from the team at Citylife in Lichfield!
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30 Years for Lichfield Leather Legend
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familiar face in Lichfield, Jon of J&D Shoe Repairs (known by many as ‘the shoe man’) is celebrating 30 years in business! Jon started work as a youngster at Tippers when the firm was originally based in the city centre. He then moved onto Sketchley Dry Cleaners where he was given his own shop to manage and, later on, the responsibility of managing 12 Sketchley stores became his. In 1989, Jon took over a small retail unit in Bolt Court offering shoe repairs, leather work and key cutting services. Supported by his wife, Deb, Jon has worked tirelessly on growing his business over the years and is a firm favourite among Lichfield locals!
Shiatsu
Feel Like Yourself Again By Jayne Preece
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hiatsu is a Japanese hands-on therapy. By using therapeutic touch to help calm overcharged nervous systems Shiatsu can relieve symptoms of stress, including headaches, shoulder and neck tension, anxiety, and digestive issues. Through some simple diagnostic techniques I am able to find areas within the body where energy is low (often felt as cold) or stuck (pain/heat) and then by using gentle massagelike techniques, muscle stretches and joint rotations, I can help your body’s energy to feel more balanced. Often, clients feel relief of physical symptoms as well as improvement in how they feel mentally and emotionally. Many people find Shiatsu very relaxing. Clients stay fully-clothed and there is no need to do anything but relax as I do the work! A recent client commented: “Jayne has such a lovely manner and creates a beautiful, healing environment as well as making me feel completely at ease. Shiatsu is a lovely treatment. I’ve tried massage in the past to help with my shoulder pain and it Full body Shiatsu Therapy was really painful. I was expecting this from 1hr, Plus initial consultation Shiatsu and I was amazed how the 10% discount 1st session tension could be eased 20% discount NHS staff with such a gentle By appointment. touch.” Sessions offered on Tuesdays: 2 Middle Mews, My therapy room is Backcester Lane, Lichfield. in Lichfield with WS13 6JH parking nearby. For an Thursday & Saturday: Belper Natural Health informal chat, or to Centre, 12 Chapel Street, Belper DE56 1AR book, contact me on Call 07889 056673 or 07889056673 or on email: jaynepshiatsu@yahoo.com F a c e b o o k @jaynepshiatsu.
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Stamp of Approval!
Pictured is auctioneer Richard Winterton with the stamp album containing the 1882 £5 Orange, which is now worth thousands
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By Richard Winterton of Richard Winterton Auctioneers
ell, what do we have here? A stamp… not just any old stamp – it’s a fine example of an 1882 £5 Orange! The highest value pre-decimal stamp ever to be issued, it has been described as potentially the “culmination of a collecting career” and is regarded by many philatelists as the holy grail of British stamps! What’s more, it’s part of a stunning album we’re marketing on behalf of a Lichfield client in our two-day Fine Arts & Specialist Sale on March 24th-25th. In the 1880s, £5 represented approximately one month’s average salary – that’s £2,000 in today’s money and, funnily enough, this stamp today is indeed worth thousands! Isn’t it crazy to think that this little bit of paper could command so much? But it just goes to show that you never know what might be out there – or what treasures you might have tucked away in a drawer or up in the loft.
Curiously enough, it is most unlikely that these large £5 stamps were ever used for postage in the regular sense.The Inland Revenue act of 1881 cleaned up the system used for collecting duties and introduced new duties. Part of the act made the use of postage stamps as a method of paying duties – thus a new high value stamp was required tout de suite! It was decided to modify the similar £5 Telegraph stamp, by replacing the word ‘telegraph’ with ‘postage’, and the £5 Orange was first issued in March 1882. So the main use of these stamps was to show that duty had been paid, for internal accounting purposes or even payment of bulk mail – oh yes, junk mail was a thing even in the 1880s! But it’s a very large, attractive stamp and highly desirable to collectors, especially those who specialise in Great Britain postage. This one features in a beautifully compiled album which also displays an 1840 Penny Black and Two Penny Blue, a Two Shilling Brown and an 1867 Five Shillings. The album as a whole is guided at £4,500 but could fetch far more, especially considering that the £5 Orange alone is worth thousands of pounds.
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A close-up of the 1882 £5 Orange stamp
Ours is an endlessly fascinating world and we are always intrigued to see what curiosities are out there. Come and see us at The Lichfield Auction Centre for general valuations every Tuesday from 9.30am-4pm (9am-12 noon for coins, medals and books). You can also get free advice and appraisals for jewellery and watches at The Hub at St Mary’s in Lichfield city centre every Monday from 9.30am-12.30pm.
For free home visits to assess larger items and provide house clearance quotes, please call 01543 251081 or email office@richardwinterton.co.uk. Viewing ahead of the March 24th-25th Fine Arts & Specialist Sale takes place on Saturday, March 21st from 9.30am until 12 noon; Monday, March 23 from 10am-4pm and on day of sale from 8.30am. We also hold regular Three Day Home & Interior Sales from Tuesday to Thursday featuring everything from jewellery, watches, silver, coins, medals and militaria to pictures, toys, books, technology, ceramics, glass, collectables, memorabilia, household furnishings, electricals, and antique and modern furniture.
Our next trio of Three Day Sales take place on February 18-20, March 10-12 and March 31-April 2, with viewing on the Saturday prior to sale from 9.30am-12noon, the Monday from 9am-4pm and on sale mornings from 8.30am. You never know what might catch your eye, so come on down and join us! Visit us online at www.richardwinterton.co.uk.
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New Style and Headline Sponsor for Best Kept Village ................................
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he Staffordshire Best Kept Village competition has announced major changes for the new decade plus a headline sponsor. Announcing Richard Winterton Auctioneers of Lichfield as the new county wide sponsor, the competition has also changed its name, format and submission methods to make it easier and more relevant in the 21st century. Entrants to the newly named Staffordshire Best Kept Village Community competition can now showcase the community benefits of their village life as well as its beauty, via a brand-new website. After more than 60 years of celebrating the beauty of Staffordshire villages, the new style competition hopes to attract new entrants from across the county. A website has been created to manage the whole competition. Entrants can submit documents and photos, plus there’s even an option to email in video or drone footage. Even the results will be made available online. The website will allow entrants to showcase their community on an on-going basis if they want to rather than a
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previously restrictive two-day period. Villages will be able to illustrate their activities, events and projects throughout the year and bring their submissions alive and allow judges to see beyond village beauty to understand how the community works together for the benefit of all. To help explain the changes, The Community Foundation for Staffordshire, which runs the competition, has created a series of roadshows across the county to explain the changes. Everyone is welcome to attend. The local event for this area is: Friday 7th February 10:30am-12pm Longdon Village Hall, Brook End, Longdon, Rugeley, WS15 4PN.
To celebrate the new style competition, organisers have announced Richard Winterton Auctioneers as the new county wide headline sponsor. Best known for being on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, Richard and his Lichfieldbased team will be attending the roadshow and will visit every single village that enters.
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For more information visit www.bkvc.org.uk or contact The Community Foundation’s BKVC Manager, Jo Cooper, on 01785 339540.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS LICHFIELD
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Advertising Feature
Your Garden in February By Byron Lewis
We've not seen any snow over the course of the last few months which is good! Unfortunately rain has been the order of the day, causing the ground to become saturated. It is worth keeping off lawns and restricting your digging/planting plans for a few weeks until the soil has drained a little. Meanwhile there are other jobs that can be done.
Why not plant up a pot with some instant colour? Either use a brand new one or, in this age of recycling, bring an old pot back into use! Colourful plants to use now include pansies, primroses, ivy and pots of ready-planted spring bulbs.We've now got a great range of bulbs ready, from crocus to mini daffs, hyacinth and tulips. All these are great for colour straight away - once they've done their thing in pots, transplant them into gaps in your borders for colour in future years. Once the soil is a little more drained you can also start to cut back last year’s growth on cottage garden plants, such as crocosmia and foxglove. The mild weather has caused brand new growth already this year, and cutting the old growth away will allow this to develop well. It also makes the garden look a lot tidier! Garden centres will soon be selling seed potatoes - buy them early for the best selection and keep them somewhere warm and dark (like an airing cupboard). This will encourage small shoots, or chits, to grow. When these are around an inch long they will almost be ready for planting into the garden. Taster packs are often available so you can try growing a few different tasting spuds for your dinner - don't forget these can also be grown in large pots. If you’ve got a greenhouse, now is the time to give it a good clean. Take out any benching and wash it thoroughly with a good disinfectant, wash all the glass (inside and out) for maximum light to get through and aid your growing. On the subject of cleaning, wash out any old plant pots so they can be re-used again this season. It’s also worth cleaning any pathways outdoors that may have become slippery over the mild winter. Again use a good disinfectant to remove any algae or slime. I think now is the ideal time to put the kettle on, while you sort through this year's seed catalogues and gardening magazines to plan your summer garden!
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Byron Lewis runs Lichfield Garden Centre at Curborough Countryside Centre, Lichfield. Telephone 01543 254306 or visit online at www.lichfieldgardencentre.co.uk, or on Facebook and Twitter.
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Hidden Spaces
The Cellars of Burlington House ................................
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he stories of the tunnels that run under the streets of Lichfield are well known, whether based on truth or rumour, but there is another underground story to be told about Lichfield – that of the cellars that are under the floorboards of many of the shops and businesses on the city streets. Jono Oates goes ‘down below’ at ES Jewellery on Tamworth Street to view the cellars that belong to numbers 1 and 3 and to find out who may have used them in the past. As I walked down the steps to the cellars, I left the bright lights of the shop behind me and stepped into the relative darkness of the underground storerooms of shops and houses dating back to the middle of the 19th century.The shop is made up of two original houses, numbers 1 and 3 Tamworth Street, with the former being on the junction of Conduit Street. Over the years the properties were sometimes inhabited by individual businesses, but at other times were combined to form one. The buildings have a Georgian design to them but were both rebuilt in the 1860s in the height of the Victorian era. The individual cellars of each property are linked by a small gap in the dividing walls – but luckily, at 5foot 5-inches tall, I was able to get through the gap easily to discover the far side of the underground storage! There are recesses in the walls and a brick-built structure in the storeroom under number 1, although it is not known what these were used for. It was, naturally, cool in the cellars and I could hear the noise of the conversations, and footsteps, of the customers and staff in the shop above my head. But who else might have walked down those steps in years gone past? In 1850 number 3 was a private residence lived in by Mr James Blood, a maltster involved in the brewing trade. Numbers 1, 3 and 5 Tamworth Street were all home, at various times during the 1860s and 1870s, to Charlotte and Mary Gilbert, two sisters who owned a confectionary shop. They also provided a base for Mr J Brierley, a dentist from Burton on Trent, who visited the shop every Tuesday and Friday to hold a surgery. He offered to use nitrous oxide (laughing) gas to provide the ‘safest of anaesthetics for the extraction of teeth without pain.’ Ironically the teeth
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that he extracted had probably been ruined by the sweets and candy at the sisters’ confectionary shop! Number 1 was home to several agricultural seeds salesmen and was owned by Walter Little in 1887 who provided the best selection of swedes and turnips. He was also an agent for Little’s Patent Fluid Sheep Dip, which was ‘non-poisonous’ and sold for 7 shillings and six old pence for a gallon. By 1907 number 1 was known as Burlington House and was home to a milliner, firstly to Misses Butler and Holmes who, in that year, wanted to employ ‘good Skirt and Bodice Hands’ as well as apprentices. Later owners were Amy Palmer and Phyllis George who both provided dress making services through to the 1950s.
In the late 1940s John Key and Son provided menswear at number 3 and in 1961 they were offering HJ’s ‘indestructible socks’ which were ‘as advertised on TV’. The advert claimed that more wives were darning less and using HJ socks for their husbands more, as they were guaranteed for six months without ‘shrinking or holing.’ After John Keys moved further up Tamworth Street to number 7, number 3 became a stationers and then The Lichfield Travel Centre, offering holiday trips both home and abroad. At Christmas 1973 Jean, Penny and Linda wished all of their customers a Happy Christmas and in April 1974 they were the main contact for entrants to the Lichfield Greenhill Bower Queen competition via the Lichfield Mercury. The prize that year was a £50 voucher, offered by the Bower Committee, which could be redeemed on a Clarkson’s holiday at the Lichfield Travel Centre and the lucky winner would also have a colour portrait photograph taken by photographer, John Rackham, of 29 Tamworth Street. In the 1970s and 80s number 1 and 3, together with number 5, became the Woolwich Building Society and then Julian Graves, a health food shop, before becoming ES Jewellery as it is today. Currently, the cellars are used as storage by the jewellers, as they have been by various shop and household owners for the last 160 years, and they provide a fascinating link to the building’s Victorian past. * My thanks to Steve and Emma at ES Jewellery for allowing me access to the cellars. Please note that the cellars are not open for public access. Sources: The British Newspaper Archive; Trades of a City by JP Gallagher
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£3,025
18ct White Gold Diamond, Pink and Purple Sapphire Stacking Rings. Available from Allen Brown Jewellery located at Heart of the Country Shopping Village, Swinfen, Lichfield, WS14 9QR - www.allenbrownjewellery.co.uk
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Silver and Gold Plated Heart Pendant. Available from Allen Brown Jewellery located at Heart of the Country Shopping Village, Swinfen, Lichfield, WS14 9QR www.allenbrownjewellery.co.uk
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Always And For Heifer – Signed Limited Edition by Mike Jackson, (framed size 58cmx48cm). Available from Eden Gallery, Curborough Countryside Centre, Watery Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8ES – www.edenartandframing.co.uk
Valentine’s Gifts
Tide Jewellery Pendant, priced at £9.50. Silver Earrings by Blue Lily, priced at £7.50. Both available from Dame Oliver's,19 Dam Street, Lichfield.
If you’re after a gift for your loved-one then look no further - we've put together our favourite items from local retailers to ensure that your Valentine's Day is extra special this year.
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Silver Ring, priced at £20. Silver Earrings, priced at £12.50. Both available from Dame Oliver’s,19 Dam Street, Lichfield.
Hammered Style Pewter Hip Flask. Presented in gift box. Available from Arthur Price, Britannia Way, Lichfield – www.arthurprice.com
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One-off, Original Vintage 1980’s Frames. Different styles available at Lichfield Factory Specs, 49a Tamworth Street, Lichfield.
Adorn your fingers with love by stacking these Pandora Freehand Hearts Rings, which fit perfectly together like two matching souls.Also available in Pandora Rose.Available from ES Jewellery, 1 Tamworth Street, Lichfield – www.esjewellery.co.uk
Gift Vouchers for St.Tropez Spray Tan, Skin Rejuvenation and a variety of other treatments. Available from Erase UK, 1 Tudor Row, Lichfield www.erase-uk.co.uk
£195
Silver Plated cocktail Shaker. Presented in gift box. Available from Arthur Price, Britannia Way, Lichfield – www.arthurprice.com
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Carry your love with you with the Sterling silver Pandora Freehand Heart Charm, designed to represent imperfectly perfect love. Available from ES Jewellery, 1 Tamworth Street, Lichfield – www.esjewellery.co.uk
Love Cats – Signed Limited Edition by Gary Walton, (framed size 40cmx73cm). Available from Eden Gallery, Curborough Countryside Centre, Watery Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8ES – www.edenartandframing.co.uk
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Ebel Classic Ladies Diamond Sport Watch. Available from City Jewellers of Lichfield, Bore Street, Lichfield – www.cityjewellers.co.uk Puppy Love – Signed Limited Edition by Gary Walton, (framed size 40cmx73cm). Available from Eden Gallery, Curborough Countryside Centre, Watery Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8ES – www.edenartandframing.co.uk
£63.99 Mele Jewellery Box. Available from Paul Martyn Furniture, Heart of the Country Shopping Village, Swinfen, Lichfield, WS14 9QR – www.paulmartynfurniture.co.uk
£49.95
Classic Vintage Tootal Scarves. Available from Michael's Menswear, Market Street, Lichfield.
From £3.50
Shaun Leane Cherry Blossom Ring and Pendant in Rose Gold Vermeil with Freshwater Pearls. Available from City Jewellers of Lichfield, Bore Street, Lichfield – www.cityjewellers.co.uk
£1,300
Agra Hearts, Agra Heart Trinket Box and Hanging Wooden Hearts. Available from Paul Martyn Furniture, Heart of the Country Shopping Village, Swinfen, Lichfield, WS14 9QR – www.paulmartynfurniture.co.uk
From £17.95
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Large range of Classic and Novelty Cufflinks. Available from Michael's Menswear, Market Street, Lichfield.
£9.95 Embrace Lovers Figurine. Available from Paul Martyn Furniture, Heart of the Country Shopping Village, Swinfen, Lichfield, WS14 9QR – www.paulmartynfurniture.co.uk A Variety of Viyella Men's Socks. Available from Michael's Menswear, Market Street, Lichfield.
Gift Cards to Suit All Budgets. Available from Specsavers Lichfield, 43 Market Street, Lichfield.
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his year we experience something that only comes around once every four years – we have what is known as a Leap Day, when the month of February has 29 days instead of its usual 28! Charlotte Benton takes a look at the science behind this phenomenon, and explores some of the fascinating customs that are associated with it.
The Gregorian calendar, the most commonly used calendar around the world, measures a year to have 365 days following the Earth's orbit around the Sun. However, the Earth's orbit takes precisely 365.24 days to complete its solar orbit. Thanks to the help of Julius Caesar and his team of astronomers noticing their 365 day Roman calendar had somehow slipped out of sync with the seasons, every four years February gains an extra day, February 29th. This additional day enables our calendar year to remain synchronised with the astronomical, or seasonal, year. If we failed to accommodate this extra day, the seasons would alter their position in the calendar, with June eventually finding itself in the middle of winter. However, a Leap Year doesn't just bring an extra day to add to our calendar, but also a whole host of Leap Year superstitions and traditions, including the well-known tradition of women proposing to men on this Leap Day! Women Proposing Unlike nowadays, centuries ago it was thought to be a gentleman’s prerogative to propose to their loved one. Tradition reveals that once every four years, on February 29th, roles are reversed and women have the chance to get down on one knee and pop the question. The tradition is thought to have begun in Ireland in the 5th century. A man is expected to pay a penalty if he does not accept the proposal of marriage from his partner. This forfeit is thought to be anything from a monetary penalty to a European tradition dictating that any man who refuses the proposal on February 29th, has to buy their partner 12 pairs of gloves! The motivation behind the gloves is to prevent the women’s embarrassment of not wearing an engagement ring.
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Unlucky for Some Many places across the world worry that the Leap Day brings bad luck. Scottish farmers worry about their livestock, with an old saying warning of how “leap year was never a good sheep year.” Whilst in Italy, the superstition of the Leap Day bringing bad luck stems from Roman times as the month of February was traditionally associated with the dead; the addition of the Leap Day seems only to add to the morbid month. Meanwhile, a Greek superstition holds that it is unlucky for couples to marry in a Leap Year, suggesting that the marriage will end in divorce. Cheers to the Occasion Despite many superstitions of bad luck, there is still a toast to be made to the Leap Day. Harry Craddock, a bartender at The Savoy in London, invented a cocktail in 1928 to toast the hotel’s celebrations of Leap Day, which is still around today. In fact, the Savoy Cocktail Book states that this gin-based drink is “responsible for more proposals than any other cocktail that has ever been mixed." Perhaps create your own Leap Day Cocktail from the recipe below and enjoy a toast to the quirk of an extra day!
Leap Day Cocktail 1¾ oz citrus gin ½ oz Sweet Vermouth ½ oz Grand Marnier ¼ oz lemon juice
Shake all the ingredients with ice and serve straight into a martini glass. Cheers!
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Going Cashless
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he process for making a payment to Lichfield District Council is changing from 1st May 2020.
Lichfield District Council is removing its payment boxes from District Council House reception on Frog Lane in Lichfield and the one in Burntwood Library at the end of April 2020. This means from 1st May, local people and businesses that use boxes to pay the council by cash or cheque will need to find another way of making a payment. The most convenient way to pay council tax or business rates is by setting up a direct debit, as it makes sure the correct amount is paid at the right time and there is no need to remember when a payment is due. There are also the options of paying by card online or over the phone. However, from 1st May 2020 there is still the opportunity to pay for council tax or business rates in person at any Post Office, PayPoint or Payzone. You will simply need to bring your new bill with you when making a payment as it will have a barcode on it which needs to be scanned. New council tax bills and business rate bills will be sent out in March 2020.
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Love Me Do…
By Jo Howell, (a self-confessed singleton but always hopeful!)
As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, you may be thinking about booking a table at your favourite restaurant or whisking your loved one away for a romantic break. Or you may be scratching your cupids’ arrow and trying to think of something a little different to show your loved one how much they mean to you. We thought we’d offer you some top tips to make February 14th one to remember – and there’s not a cheesy rom-com with Hugh Grant in sight!
Cupid’s Tip #1 – The Mix Tape
If you are of a certain age, you will know that receiving a ‘mix tape’ from you beloved was a sign of true love. And what’s not to like – all your ‘couple’ favourite songs in one place. Romantic is an understatement. Whilst making a tape may be a little harder these days, you could make a playlist with your songs on and ask Alexa to start playing it as soon as they wake up and mutter, I Love You.
Cupid’s Tip #2 – The Love Voucher
This idea is simple, effective, lasts ages and is free – whoop! Create a simple token of your love - quite literally – by having a number of treats on them that your loved one can ‘cash in’ throughout the year. These could include a foot massage, breakfast in bed or no chores at the weekend. Let your imagination run wild with the ideas and try not to look too smug when you hand over the gift that keeps on giving.
Cupid’s Tip #3 – Relive Your First Date
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One sure fire way to earn some romantic brownie points is to arrange a carbon copy of your first date. Depending on how long ago it was, can you even organise to wear the same outfit?
Did you go to the cinema to see a cheesy film? If you can’t get to the actual cinema, why not recreate it at home? Go for a drink beforehand, find the same film, get the popcorn in, turn down the lights and plan your second date.
Cupid’s Tip #4 – Send A Love Letter
Centuries ago, Roman men would write romantic letters to women that mentioned St Valentine of Rome, the patron of love, to portray how smitten they were. Here in 2020, the modern-day love letter is typed out on a small screen with a heart emoji - not quite as romantic I’m sure you’d agree. But wouldn’t it be simply wonderful to deliver a handwritten (with proper ink) love letter declaring your undying love for you significant other? Ahh, be still my beating heart.
Cupid’s Tip #5 – Adopt A Foreign Tradition
It’s not all red roses and chocolates you know. Oh no. Our Danish cousins give snowdrops and anonymous funny poems, whilst in Germany pig-inspired gifts and delicacies are plentiful as pigs are seen as a symbol of luck and lust. In the Czech Republic the country’s main day of love is May 1st when lovers kiss under cherry trees for happiness and good health and, in Estonia, the day is also called ‘Friend’s Day’ – where riding the ‘love bus’ is said to give single people luck and a chance to find romance.
Whatever you and your loved one choose to do; remember it’s about showing your love and appreciation for each other. It’s not about spending loads of money on flashy presents, just keep it simple and from the heart. Let your true love shine through this Valentine’s Day. And as for me... I’m buying a one-way ticket to Estonia!
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Tastes of the Season A Valentine’s Feast! By Simon Smith
Well here we all are after a month of ‘veganuary’, no alcohol, detoxing, joining the gym (and only going for a month!) and replenishing worn out bank accounts after Christmas. We need something to cheer us up and February throws romance our way. Cooking for somebody else is a great way of showing you care so here is a special dish which can be enjoyed together.
Warm the maple syrup in the microwave with the saffron, stir and pour over the hot dates. Delicious!
Roast Salmon with Asparagus, Broccoli and Champagne butter
Coconut and Raspberry Clafoutis
Remember; if you want to eat in a restaurant on Valentine ’s Day make sure you book as early as possible! *Recipe for dates is for two people. Salmon and Clafoutis recipes are for four.
Medjool Date Stuffed with Saffron Chicken
(*ideal as a pre-dinner snack or starter) 4 x pitted Medjool dates (or any date really) 1 x chicken breast 2ozs double cream 1 x egg white 3 strands saffron 2tsp maple syrup Salt and pepper Method Put the chicken breast in a food processor with the cream, egg white, salt and pepper and whizz together. Cut the dates almost in half and fill with the chicken mousse mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 for 5-10 minutes depending on how much chicken mousse you have put in (it should be firm to the touch).
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85gms coconut flour 100gms caster sugar 2 x whole eggs 2 x egg yolks 250ml double cream 1 x punnet raspberries 2 x tbsp desiccated coconut 4 x fillets of salmon 4 x stems of tenderstem broccoli 8 x asparagus spears 4 x spring onions 4ozs butter 2ozs Champagne or Prosecco (buy a miniature and drink the rest!) Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Oil a baking tray and place the salmon fillets skin side down (I keep the skin on when roasting salmon so it stays moist on the bottom). Place the broccoli, asparagus and spring onions beside the salmon, season everything and cover with tin foil. Cook for 15 minutes until the salmon is firm. Whilst that is cooking warm the Champagne in a small saucepan and whisk in the butter, stirring all the time. Pour over the salmon and vegetables.
Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Add all the ingredients (except raspberries and desiccated coconut) together and whizz in a food processor until smooth. Oil four small dishes and divide the raspberries equally between them. Pour the batter on top and tap until even. Sprinkle with the desiccated coconut and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden. Serve warm with double cream or custard.
Simon Smith runs a catering business from his production kitchen in Lichfield, providing bespoke private dinners plus wedding, corporate and event catering. Simon also undertakes cookery demonstrations around the country and with local businesses such as Arthur Price and Tippers. During the summer months Simon works for private clients both on superyachts and in villas in St Tropez and Europe. If you are looking for catering or a day of cookery skills go to www.simonsmith-chef.com *Please take extra care when preparing and handling hot foodstuffs. Go to www.food.gov.uk for further details. **Small bones may be present in fish.
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Rare Art Nouveau Insect Brooches set to ‘Take Off ’ ..............................................
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By Hansons Auctioneers
ade of pressed and stained horn, a material loved by Art Nouveau jewellery designers, four very rare insect brooches were unearthed at a recent valuation event in Lichfield.
Found by the local client tucked away in a small box, when clearing out a house, the brooches which date from the early 20th Century take the form of two dragonflies, a bee and a winged insect, one of which bears the ‘GIP’, signature of Parisian jeweller Georges Pierre.TV's Kate Bliss, Hanson's Jewellery, Watches and Silver Consultant comments on the discovery. “Much sought after by jewellery collectors, Pierre’s designs often exploit the translucent and iridescent qualities of the organic material to great effect and he quickly grew to be one of the masters of Art Nouveau horn jewellery.” The brooches are being offered in Hansons Decorative Art & Design auction at Bishton Hall on 7th
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April with a combined estimate of £300-400. Further entries of jewellery are now invited.
Do you have any jewellery, watches or silver which you curious to know the current market value? Kate Bliss holds a monthly valuation event in the grand surroundings of Bishton Hall, (just 20 minutes' drive from Lichfield).The next event is Thursday 27th February from 10am to 3pm at Bishton Hall, Bellamour Lane, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 OXN, (and monthly thereafter). No appointment is necessary. Adrian Rathbone, Head of Fine Arts, will also be on hand alongside Kate to advise on any other aspect of antiques or collectables valuations.
The rare insect brooches.
Home visits can be arranged for large/multiple items, clearance or downsizing advice. To register your interest or for further information please contact Adrian Rathbone, Associate Director on 01889 358050 or email arathbone@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.
Kate Bliss, a familiar face on TV is Hansons Jewellery, Watches & Silver Consultant.
The Plant Plot Garden Centre and LITEs Events present
Mother’s Day Family Weekend
21st-22nd March 2020 Stafford Road, Lichfield, WS13 8JA With the Garden Village and additional Craft Stalls for Mother’s Day Weekend
Book for Lunch at the Potting Shed Restaurant on 01543 262805. Mother’s Day Booking Essential!
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The defib box on Ogley Hay Road
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Lichfield Arts’ Live Concerts February
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ans of Reggae, Led Zeppelin and live jazz from some leading names on the national circuit will have reasons to be cheerful when they see what Lichfield Arts have to offer in February 2020.
Fuse festival favourites, Global Reggae Band, will be making its long awaited Guildhall debut on Saturday 8th February. Global Reggae Band is a 7-member band from Birmingham UK. Formed in 2009 by Trevor Greaves (aka Bajiman), it was decided to use the members’ combined experience and love of music to create the group, bringing with it a hybrid sound of Roots & Culture, Ska, Lovers Rock, DanceHall, Motown and a sprinkling of R&B, to make sure the band appeals to any reggae fan! After many foot-tapping, tent raising antics at Lichfield Arts Fuse Festival, this will be the ideal opportunity to see this excellent live band in concert, doing what it does best. Tickets for an exciting night of Reggae are £12.00, £10.80 for Friends of Lichfield Arts and £6.00 for under 16s. ECM recording, Ian Ballamy, will be bringing his all-star quartet to play at the Cathedral Hotel on Wednesday February 19th. He is an internationally recognised saxophonist and composer who has been variously described as urbane, original, freethinking and uncompromising. Listed in the BBC’s publication ‘100 Jazz Greats’ between Count Basie and Chet Baker, Ballamy’s work is contemporary with strong jazz and classical references and yet un-encumbered by formality and tradition. With more than three decades spent transcending musical genres and stereotypes, and by forging strong and ongoing relationships with musicians around the globe, Ballamy has worked with many cutting-edge figures on today’s contemporary Jazz scene. This will be a great evening of inventive, heartfelt music making within the very intimate environs of the Cathedral Hotel. Tickets are £12.00 and £10.00 for members of Lichfield Arts. Closing the month will be the very popular Fred Zeppelin who will be returning to rock the Guildhall on Saturday February 22nd. Last year marked the band’s 26th anniversary and, during its time together, members have had the honour of Led
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Zeppelin's front-man, Robert Plant, attending three of their gigs and John Bonham's son, Jason, jamming with them on stage! These are events the band is very proud of. It must surely also be the best recommendation any band could receive, and also assure any Led Zeppelin fans apprehensive about seeing The Fredz. Buy your tickets early for a night of earshattering rock music, played and performed by extremely passionate musicians. Tickets are £13.00, £11.70 for friends of Lichfield Arts and £6.50 for under 16s.
For further details and to book tickets visit www.lichfieldarts.org.uk, phone (01543) 262223, or call into the Lichfield Arts Box Office in Donegal House on Bore Street. To keep up to date with all of Lichfield Arts exciting news and development follow on Twitter @lichfieldarts or on Facebook and Instagram.
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The Newsletter of Lichfield City Council - February 2020
Shrovetide
Lichfield’s exciting Pancake Races will take place on Tuesday 25 February and spectators can expect to see all the usual races including Men’s, Women’s, Mascots and under 10’s. Participants will be on their marks as usual in Bore Street from 12 noon.
The races will be followed by the traditional opening of the Shrovetide Fair on the Market Square by the Civic party, supported by Town Crier, Ken Knowles who will give a shout to announce the occasion.
Councillor Mark Warfield, Leader of the Council
Welcome to this issue of City View.
A belated Happy New Year to you all, 2019 was another busy year for the City Council and 2020 promises to be equally so. Though the Switch On of the Christmas lights seems a distant memory now, my thanks go to all those involved in organising the event, to the performers and of course to all who attended and generated a wonderful family atmosphere. The event was a great success and we were fortunately blessed with good weather again.
The City Council’s 2020/21 draft budget is due to be presented to Council shortly after the deadline for this issue of City View. While I am unable to confirm all details at this time, I can say that the draft budget has been prepared based on an increase to the precept of around 8p per week for a band ‘D property. This will ensure the City Council can continue to deliver a full programme of events and services to the same high standards that the Citizens of Lichfield have come to expect. The budget allows the continuation of the programme of repair and renewal to the Council’s public buildings and assets, and to undertake specific priority tasks, notably the wholesale renovation of the Guildhall main Hall over two separate phases during March/April and August 2020.
Whatever your political persuasion it cannot be denied that 2019 proved to be an eventful year, and we await the events of 2020 and beyond with interest. The relative stability of life in Lichfield with its rich history is a welcome shelter from the uncertainties of today’s World, and as part of our role the City Council remains dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the many traditions of our City for current and future generations to enjoy and appreciate.
To enable better and more efficient management of runners on the day, all entrants must pre- register anytime up to 12 Noon on Monday 24 February. No registrations will be accepted after that time.
If you would like to take part or sponsor a prize please contact Lucy Clarke on 01543 309852 or email lucy.clarke@lichfield.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can download the application form from the City Councils website at www.lichfield.gov.uk
Frying pans & pancakes will be provided! Please note anyone who has not registered before the day will not be permitted to take part.
Twinning
The main focus in the Twinning calendar this year will be the official Twinning celebrations to be hosted in Limburg, Germany from 25 - 28 September 2020. These celebrations are held every 3 years in alternate countries. In 2017, 80 guests from Lichfield travelled to Sainte Foy-les-Lyon, our French twin town to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the twinning agreement. This year it is Limburg’s turn to host and 100 guests from Lichfield have been invited to attend this wonderful occasion. A packed programme of events has been arranged which will include cultural performances, sightseeing tours and a celebratory evening meal with all guests from England, France, Belgium (Limburg is also twinned with Oudenburg in Belgium) and Germany. There will also be a photo competition and exhibition during the weekend. The Lichfield table tennis club and dance group, Team Catalyst have already confirmed their attendance. All are welcome to join in and experience the best of the beautiful town of Limburg and meet new people. There is no requirement to be part of the Twinning Association. Following on from last year’s highly successful visit of students from Limburg to the Lichfield College, the exchange week will be repeated once again this year from 30 May – 6 June 2020. Fifteen students will be taking part in lessons at the College campus and the City Council is once again appealing for host families to accommodate the students during their visit.
For more information or to register your interest in joining the visit to Limburg, please contact the Twinning Officer, email: Gabriele.lasch-burden@lichfield.gov.uk
Old Town, Limburg
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Coming soon at the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
The Newsletter of Lichfield City Council
Words Alive! Saturdays, 10:30am – 11:45pm A weekly club for 8-12-year olds who love words! Read, write, create, act and illustrate in our inspiring setting. Try your first session free! £3.00 per session, £2.00 for siblings. Book a block of 5 sessions for £12 (£10 siblings) Half Term Fun Thursday 20 February, 11:00am & 2:00pm Hands-on craft activities for the school holidays. All children must be accompanied by an adult and booking is advised. Tickets cost £2.50 per child World Poetry Day Saturday 21 March, 3:00pm – 3:30pm Readings from the Lichfield Poets in the Museum’s inspiring historic setting. Free event Easter Trail Saturday 4 – Sunday 19 April, 10:30am – 4:30pm Easter-themed family fun for the school holidays. £1 per trail pack
Spy School Thursday 9 April, 11:00am Have you got what it takes to become a top-secret agent? Find out in the return of this fun code-breaking word workshop for the Easter holidays. Booking is advised and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets cost £3.50 per child & £1 for accompanying adults
Half Term Fun Thursday 28 May, 11:00am & 2:00pm Hands-on craft activities for the school holidays. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To book online, please click here. Tickets cost £2.50 per child Open Daily 10.30am – 4.30pm. Standard entry is Free of charge. Please note that events take place on the first floor and are accessed by a flight of stairs. Call 01543 264 972 or email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk for more information or to book an event.
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Dates for your diary…
Sunday 9 February, Mayor & Sheriff’s Church Service & Traditional Charity Sunday Lunch. Church Service 11.00am Wade Street Church, Lichfield Lunch 1.00pm Guildhall. Tickets £25.p/p
Friday 14 February 2020, Schools Speaking Competition 7.30pm The Hub at St Mary’s, Market square. Free Entry Tuesday 25 February, Pancake Races & Shrovetide Fair 12 Noon Guildhall Sunday 15 March, Mayoral Service 10.30am Methodist Church
Sunday 29 March, Sheriff’s Darwin Walk 10.00am Bunkers Hill Car Park, Beacon Park Thursday 23rd April, St George’s Court 12 Noon, Guildhall
Saturday 25 April, Mayor & Sheriff’s Charity St Georges Bonfire 6.00pm Maple Hayes Hall (ticket price tbc) For more information please contact Lucy Clarke on 01543 309852, or email lucy.clarke@lichfield.gov.uk
Markets in Lichfield
The Lichfield General Markets and Farmer’s Market offer a wide selection of goods and local produce from friendly, established and reliable market traders.
Weekly General Markets are held on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
There will also be a second Community Day on the Market Square on Wednesday 18 March. This free event is designed to promote all that is good within the City and is open to Community Groups, service providers and charitable organisations.
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 Follow us on Twitter @LichfieldMarket
CityVIEW
The Newsletter of Lichfield City Council Weddings at the Guildhall
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
OUR WEBSITE: www.lichfield.gov.uk
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 6 February 2020
6.30pm Planning Committee
Thursday 5 March 2020
6.30pm Planning Committee
Monday 2 March 2020
Wednesday 1 April 2020 Monday 20 April 2020
Wednesday 29 April 2020 Monday 11 May 2020
Wednesday 20 May 2020
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The Year in Pictures 2019
A selection of our favourite photographs from each month of last year.
January - Lichfield Foodbank promotion at Three Spires Shopping
February - Erasmus Darwin House ladies with the Anna Seward post box, Conduit Street
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March - Young runners at the Lichfield Pancake Day races
April - St Giles Hospice Orange Wednesday
September - Lichfield 10k Road Race
May - Members of the Queen's Regiment at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum
June - Blast Off band at the Lichfield Jazz and Blues Festival
July - Space Parade at the Lichfield Festival
August - Richard Winterton Auctioneers Charity Auction for the We Love Lichfield fund
October - Festival of Folk procession at Lichfield Cathedral
November - Blooming Lichfield Award at Monks Walk Garden
December - Christ Church Primary School at the Christmas Lights Switch On
The Year in Pictures 2019 Continued...
March - Opening of the UVC vegan cafe, City Arcade
April - Palm Sunday Procession, Market Square
August - Burntwood Wakes Festival
September - Whittington Country Fair
January - Lichfield Arts Winter Ale Festival, the Guildhall
May - Friends 2 Friends Choir on Market Square
February - Tornado planes fly past, National Memorial Arboretum (photo Steve Lee)
Snapped a picture at a local event that you'd like to see in Month in Pics? Send your photos to jonocitylife@gmail.com for consideration. Images by Jono Oates www.jonotourism.co.uk
June -The Re-Cycle Lichfield Jolly Bike Ride
July - Cars in the Park
October - Lichfield Festival of Folk Procession
November - Remembrance Sunday Parade at Alrewas
December - Lichfield Christmas Lights 47 Switch On at the Hub at St Mary's
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What’s On in January Tuesday 4th February City of Lichfield Probus The Lichfield Gang of Four by well-known local historian, Jono Oates. The City of Lichfield Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is also a quiz on Tuesday 11th February at the same venue which starts at 2.30pm. Venue: St Matthews Sports & Social Club, Burntwood. Time: Optional lunch at 12.30pm. Talk begins at 2.30pm. New members are always made welcome. For more details call 07971 113505 or email peter.hitchman44@gmail.com.
Friday 7th February Murder Mystery Evening Enjoy an evening of murder, mystery and intrigue over a three course dinner. Venue: The George Hotel, Lichfield. Time: 7pm Price: £37 per person
Sunday 8th & Sunday 16th February Afternoon Tea with Disney Classics Sit down to a delicious afternoon tea and listen to your favourite
Promote your event in our What’s On guide and reach over 18,000 homes and businesses for only £15 for businesses and £5 for charities. Entries must be 50 words maximum. To book contact Rebecca Hill 07970 513144 rebeccahillcitylife@gmail.com (businesses who are already advertising in the relevant issue may place additional what’s on listings free-of-charge). Please clearly mark your email ‘What’s On Lichfield'. Disney songs performed by a live choir. Venue: The George Hotel, Lichfield. Time: 1pm
Thursday 13th February Lichfield Branch of Parkinson’s UK Talk entitled “Nova Chocolate Challenge and Demo.” The Lichfield Branch of Parkinson’s UK hold their social meetings on the second Thursday of the month. The Branch also organises Yoga, Tai Chi, and Speech Therapy sessions. In addition there are also carers’ coffee mornings at Mabel’s in the Curborough Countryside Centre. Venue: Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane, Lichfield WS13 8AY. For further information ring 01543 264465.
Tuesday 18th February Lichfield Beacon Probus Club “Blood Bikes” – the work of volunteer motor cyclists who transport medical supplies around the County (and elsewhere). Venue: St Matthews Sports & Social Club, Burntwood. Time: 2.30pm Potential members who would like to come along should please contact our acting secretary, John Allen on 01543 251235, or email lichfield.beacon.probus@gmail.co m.
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Tuesday 18th February Lichfield Civic Society The Work of the County Archaeologist and Other Tales from the Field by speaker Shane Kelleher, County Archaeologist. Venue: The Lichfield Room, Wade Street Church Community Hall, Frog Lane, Lichfield. Time: 7.45pm Price: £3 payable at the door. Members and students are free. Visitors are always welcome.
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Saturday 21st March Tamworth and Lichfield Volunteer Group for Cancer Research UK An evening with Lesley Smith presenting her new character George Eliot. Venue: Boley Park Community Hall Time: 7pm for 7.30pm Price: Tickets are £15 to include a glass of wine and nibbles. For tickets contact Pauline on 07907519224.
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