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Welcome to CITYLIFE
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Inside...
6 The Cross Keys Inn Jono Oates take a look at the history of this Hednesford landmark
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14 A Window on the Past Rugeley goes back in time to the year 1700
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21 Memories of a Spitfire Crash A local man recounts his boyhood adventure
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22 New Year, New You Jo Howell on health and happiness in 2020
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28 Valentine's Gift Guide Everything you could need for your loved one this year
Production - Helen Smith 07967 154187 helencitylife@gmail.com
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December Competition Winner
Congratulations to S Woods who won a meal for two at Pie & Pud Night at The Strawberry Cabin. Well done!
29th Feb 2020
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The Cross Keys Inn A Landmark of Old Hednesford
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he Cross Keys Inn on Hill Street in Hednesford is one of the most historic pubs in the area, built in the middle of the 18th century and with a long and varied history. Our feature writer, Jono Oates, delves into the history books to discover more.
The Cross Keys Inn was built in 1746 and is one of the oldest public houses, and buildings, in the area. Over the centuries it has had a long association with various sports, some legal and others which, today, would be banned! When it was built, the pub stood in the centre of what was ‘Old Hednesford’, the original location of the town. The plaque on the front of the pub denotes the year it was built with the initials ‘TWC’ written alongside it, although the meaning of the letters is unknown - they are possibly the initials of its earliest landlord or that of a coach company, as the inn was on an old, and very popular, 18th century coaching route. Inns often hosted events and public office activities, which helped to get customers into the premises as well as providing meeting rooms. In February 1824 the landlord of the Cross Keys, John Massey, who was a victualler and maltster, provided a room for the auctioneer Mr R. Smith who sold 78 oak trees, one ash and one crab tree, taken from lands around Hednesford. Bare knuckle fist fights were common-place in the 19th century and in May 1846 a one-sided affair took place at Hednesford Hills, not far from the pub. The fight was between champion John ‘Solid’ Coates and challenger Joshua ‘Jotter’ Palmer with a purse of £45, a considerable amount of money in those days. The fight lasted an hour and ran over 45 rounds! Coates won the fight and the reporter from Bell’s Life Sporting Chronicle was clearly unimpressed with Palmer’s lack of fighting promise as he called him a ‘rank coward’ and advised him to finish his fledgling boxing career. When Palmer returned to the Cross Keys after the fight, he was very ill from the punishment he had received and it was believed he had been ‘faked’ – a ringer brought in as a betting scam.
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In October 1868 landlord Mr Wilkins offered local people the opportunity to take part in the shoot of a ‘splendid fat pig’ in the field behind the pub. Members paid £1 each and shot from a 21 yard distance with a single gun or 19 yards with a double gun and the boundary was the field itself. Afterwards they were all treated to a dinner in the pub after the shooting – although it’s not certain whether pork was on the menu! In the early part of the 20th century the pub became better known for football when, in 1904, Hednesford Town moved from their ground at the Anglesey Hotel to the Cross Keys. A local councillor, Noah Corbett, cleared the club’s debts of £40 to allow the move to take place, with the games taking place in the fields directly behind the pub. Corbett was, coincidentally, the landlord of the Cross Keys at the time so clearly benefitted from the additional income of the supporters and players visiting the pub afterwards. Games were well attended and in September 1904 over 1,000 spectators gathered to watch Hednesford beat local rivals Cannock 4-1. The club remained at the Cross Keys until the end of the 1994/95 season when they moved a short distance to a new ground, Keys Park, and the land behind the pub became a housing estate. In November 1911 Noah Corbett ran in to problems with the authorities when his pub license was transferred at Cannock Police Court. He had been reported for allowing repeated gaming – rabbit coursing – to take place on the land behind the Cross Keys. The pub owners, William Butler and Company of Wolverhampton (which later became part of the Mitchells and Butlers brewing empire), applied for the transfer and the court agreed, passing the license to Mr Benjamin Nutter, previously landlord of the Bear Hotel in Shropshire, on the understanding that no gaming should take place at the pub in the future. Today the Cross Keys is a friendly, local, community pub and on the walls of the lounge there are many photographs and paintings of the pub and its customers throughout the years, including those of many of the football teams who played on the grounds at the rear of the pub for over 90 years. Sources: The British Newspaper Archive; Lost Teams of the Midlands, by Mike Bradbury; www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk; www.hednesfordtownfc.com
Road Names with a Meaning Buckmaster Way
By Harry Thornton, a member of The Landor (local history) Society Hats off to those who gave the name Buckmaster Way to the road that winds its way between the new houses along the Armitage Road at Brereton. It very appropriately commemorates Maurice James Buckmaster OBE who was born at Ravenhill House which stood on the site for over two centuries. When christened at St. Michael’s church on 2nd March 1902, his parents would have had no idea he would become the army officer commanding the important French Section of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) established by Winston Churchill in 1941. The SOE recruited and trained personnel to be deployed behind enemy lines in occupied France to gather information and work with French resistance fighters in acts of sabotage and to assist the recovery of ‘at-risk’ allied personnel.
Maurice Buckmaster was educated at Eton and following a spell of teaching, he worked for the French newspaper ‘Le Matin’ and later was employed by a European motor company. When the war started in 1939 he returned to England and joined the army and, after officer-training, was posted to France but returned to England via Dunkirk in June 1940. He then joined the Intelligence Corps and in September 1941 he was given the command of ‘F’ Section of the SOE. By 1945 it had placed 366 agents in France and set up nearly 50 networks.
‘Croix de Guerre’ and, in 1945, he was awarded the OBE. He died in 1992 after writing books about his time in the SOE.
When France was liberated Maurice Buckmaster, by then a Colonel, toured the country to give lectures and discuss the future of the former agents. After the war President Eisenhower said the SOE had shortened the war by six months, and the US awarded Col. Buckmaster the ‘Legion of Merit’ whilst the French awarded him the
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Rugeley & District Lions Club By Peter Fielding
ur Christmas Float, run with our colleagues from Rugeley Rotary Club, was once again a huge success. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to assist us and to ensure that we could cover the ever-increasing area – without you this would not happen. Thanks also to Waymax for the loan of the lorry and to 50 50 taxis for allowing us to use their premises to store the Float. Above all, thank you to the people of Rugeley and District for your warm welcome and astonishing generosity. The collection raised just under £6,000 to be shared by the two clubs and be distributed through their charities and projects. Our Annual Toy Appeal, collecting new and unused toys to give to children who would otherwise go without at Christmas, was also a great success with over 1500 presents collected and distributed through the Victory Church ‘Week of Wonder’ and Social services. Again, we thank Tesco; Morrisons, St. Joseph’s Community Hall; Gymophobics, and Victory Church, all of Rugeley, as well as the Great British Garden Centre at Wolseley Bridge for acting as collection points. We do appreciate the support from you all in helping us to achieve this successful venture. For more information, email randdlions@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook.
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Cannock Soroptimists
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annock Soroptimists spent the festive period preparing and serving Christmas meals at the Warming Welcome Soup Kitchen in Mill Street, Cannock. Teddy’s hairdressers in Cannock also held two raffles which contributed a truly impressive £165 for the soup kitchen. The money raised provided a special Christmas Lunch for over 50 members of the community. Club members also donated £143 to the International President’s 10th December Appeal in lieu of sending each other Christmas Cards. Members and friends of the club also enjoyed a lovely Christmas meal at the Barns Hotel, Cocksparrow Lane on 10th December, and were entertained by Rhona Pownall, a member of SI Tamworth who is a superb raconteur and poet. More information can be found at www.sigbi.org/cannock-and-district or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SICannock. Any woman who would like to come along to a meeting would be certain of a warm welcome. Please contact Membership Officer June Bould on 01543 876209.
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LOCAL NEWS
Amazon Wears Orange for Alzheimers
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the country’s leading dementia research charity, has received a donation of £1,000 from the Amazon team in Rugeley. Amazon showed its support by holding a special event for the charity’s Share the Orange campaign as the charity uses an orange to symbolise the weight of matter lost in the brain as the physical diseases that cause dementia, most commonly Alzheimer’s, develop. The donation forms part of the Amazon in the Community programme whereby the company supports the communities around its operating locations across the UK. .......................................................................................
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Rugeley Loyalty Card Scheme
Local councillor Niamh Mahon, in conjunction with local Rugeley group Power for All, has set up a loyalty card scheme to encourage shoppers to support local businesses. So far, 58 Rugeley retailers have signed up to the scheme, which encourages people to choose their local high street over online offerings or supermarkets, and there is a regular prize draw to win £25 for those participating. During the last two weeks of February, Power For All will also be running ‘Fiver Fest’ as part of Rugeley Totally Locally. This asks people to spend just £5 at local retailers for two weeks from 15th February until 29th Feb. If every adult in Rugeley spent £5 a week in the town instead of online or in the supermarket it would bring in approximately £3.5 million in trade to the town centre. The next Power for All public meeting is at Mansfield House, Market Street, Rugeley on 27th January from 6-8.30pm. .......................................................................................
Top Musicians for Forest Live
Local School in Double Grant Success
Liam Wall from The Albion Foundation (left) with teacher, Paul Mobberly (right) and Sports’ Ambassadors Daniel Tonks, Alfie Bevan and Lauryn Wilkes.
Pupils from Hazel Slade Primary Academy are looking forward to an active and exciting term ahead following the award of two grants, totalling £12,000, to help develop sport, fitness and extra-curricular activities throughout the school. The grants (£10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund and £2,000 from the Staffordshire Police People Power Fund) will be used to develop an exciting partnership between the school and the West Bromwich Albion Foundation. This will enable Year 6 pupils to take part in a 12-week ‘Albion Ambassadors’ leadership course, as well as providing coaching for after-school clubs and help to develop sport and play facilities to benefit the whole community. .......................................................................................
Cannock WI Celebrates 20 Years
Keane (credit Jon Stone)
After seventeen years’ delivering the post in The Ridwares, Colin Gibson decided to retire a little early. Colin joined the postal service after Lea Hall Colliery, where he had worked since leaving school, closed down in 1991. The community valued his long service and donations flooded in to say thank you. A reception was held at the village hall where Colin was presented with money and a handmade picture, together with cards signed by villagers.
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Some of the UK’s most talented artists will be appearing at Cannock Chase in 2020 as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England. Highly-acclaimed four-piece English rock band, Keane, who made a welcome return in 2019 with their latest studio album ‘Cause and Effect’ will be performing on Saturday 20th June at the Cannock Chase Forest site. Then, Sunday 21st June sees former Pop Idol winner, Will Young, who shot to fame in 2002, as the headline act alongside singer-songwriter, James Morrison, who was catapulted into the limelight with the release of his debut album, ‘Undiscovered’ in 2002. For more information, and to book tickets, visit www.forestryengland.uk/music.
In 2020 Cannock Women’s Institute is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and to mark this occasion a new logo has been designed! The Club is lucky to have a solid foundation and now has a healthy membership of 55. This year, it looks forward to new ideas, new plans, and new experiences within a varied programme of events, such as speakers, craft events, social trips and, of course, cakes! The Club meets every second Thursday of the month from 10.30am-12.30pm at St Luke’s Church Hall. To encourage more ladies to join, the WI has added an evening meeting too, which takes place on the same day but at the later time of 7.30pm-9.30pm. For more information, email cannockwi@gmail.com, visit www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oakleafstlukes.
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Children Against Climate Change
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Year 6 pupil at Chancel School in Rugeley, Katie Hodges is a busy young lady having recently become a climate change activist! Last year, she organised a Children Against Climate Change event to raise awareness of the need for action, along with an Eco Pledge to get other schools actively involved. The Eco Pledge encourages waste recycling and aims to educate on matters of climate change and the steps needed to reduce its impact. There’s even specific Katie with her Eco Pledge measures to take which allow schools to progress from bronze, through to silver and gold standards in the areas of single-use plastic, heating and energy, recycling and wildlife conservation. So far, Katie has had support from local councillors, St Augustine’s Church and also local businesses, such as Rugeley-based Instaprint. “I’m only 10, I wasn’t sure people would listen,” she commented. “But people have listened to the things I’m angry about and helped me to do something about it.” Katie Hodges can be contacted via her parents at emmajhodges@yahoo.com or on 07495 031932.
Gentleshaw Common in the Future
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annock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership has been awarded a grant of £192,291 over six years by National Grid’s Landscape Enhancement Initiative to be delivered at Gentleshaw Common. The grant is provided to help reduce the visual impact of existing electricity pylons and overhead lines in protected landscapes. Although the pylons will remain in place, the aim is to carry out works to restore the Common and create a place that is buzzing with heathland wildlife.The project will be delivered by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust at their Gentleshaw Common Nature Reserve. Gentleshaw Common is an 86-hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), designated for the special mix of heathland plants living there. By controlling bracken, scrub and purple moor grass this will allow the characteristic flora and fauna of lowland heath, a nationally important habitat, to thrive. Areas of wet heath will also be restored to benefit more delicate plants such as the beautiful yellow spikes of Bog Asphodel and the carnivorous Sundew. There will also be improvements to encourage sensitive access by restoring footpaths, constructing boardwalks, and improving the small car park to enable visitors the opportunity to experience and enjoy nature up close. To find out more about the National Grid’s Landscape Enhancement Initiative, visit www.lei.nationalgrid.com.
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On Christmas Tour with Quill!
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even piece music ensemble, Quill, took to the stage at The Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock, on Sunday 14th December as part of its Christmas Tour. The group, which is originally from Birmingham, played to a packed venue and combined Rock, Folk and Americana styles with a unique blend of drums and percussion, violin and beautiful vocal harmonies. Last year saw the launch of a brand new line-up that includes the legendary drummer Bev Bevan, known all over the world as a member of ELO, The Move and Black Sabbath.
For more information visit www.quilluk.com.
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A Window on the Past
Rugeley in 1700
Rugeley - 150 Years of a Country Town by Ernest C. Toye begins with a description of Rugeley in 1700. He concludes that Rugeley, with a population of about 1,100, was already a well-balanced economic unit; a busy market town with some manufacture, coal-mining and hatting and at the centre of a wide agricultural area. The London to Manchester road ran through Brereton and along Horse Fair between rows of black and white Tudor cottages, turned right into the present Upper Brook Street, crossed Chetwynd's bridge over the Rising Brook and continued along Lower Brook Street, crossed the Market Square and then along Market Street to Wolseley Road. There was a 12th century church which housed the Grammar School; a number of inns, including The Crown (later the Shrewsbury Arms), The Talbot (near the church) and The Swan (in Upper Brook Street); and two Halls, Lower Hall in Market Street and Hagley Hall on elevated ground to the northwest of the town. E.C. Toye's book is available from Rugeley Library, Instaprint or from the Landor Society (telephone number 01889 582709) and is priced at ÂŁ7.00. 1. The black and white cottage in Horse Fair by Edwina Morgan. 2. The side wall of the White Lion Inn on the corner of Sheep Fair and Lion Street taken in 1957 shortly before it was demolished. 3. A watercolour of the Shoulder of Mutton by G. Weatherall. The Mutton stood in the Market Place
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near the present Clock Tower. It was demolished when the Market Hall and Town Hall were built and Anson Street was cut. The area behind the inn towards the Police Station was known as Mutton Green. 4. The upper storey of Palmer's House in Market Street. The timber framing was exposed during alterations in 1987. 5. The Red Lion in Market Street photographed in 1987. The half-timbering was exposed during alterations about 20 years earlier. 6. Sycamore Cottages in Market Street, taken before the mid- twentieth century alterations. The timber framing on the end wall, facing Stafford, was exposed some 30 years ago. 7. The 16th century Arbor Tree Cottages, near to Sycamore Cottages, which were demolished in 1897. 8. The interior of the Old Chancel c1900. The exterior wall dates from the original twelfth century church with an original lancet window on the right.
The Landor (local history) Society is a focus for those who wish to learn more about the history of Rugeley and its surrounding parishes. It was founded in 1953 and was named in honour of Walter Noble Landor, local and county historian, who became the Society’s first President. More information is available at w w w. l a n d o r - l o c a l h i s t o r y s o c i e t y rugeley.btck.co.uk
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Baffled by an Electronic Christmas Present?
Cannock & District Ladies Probus
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id you have a new electronic device for Christmas? Maybe a tablet, an iPad or a mobile phone? Do you know how to use it? If not, many of your local libraries have friendly volunteers who can give you some basic help in getting started. Whether it’s creating an email account; downloading and using apps, or exploring the internet, there is help available. Even if you need more advanced help, your local library can point you in the right direction. The library can also show you how to install the Borrowbox library app which allows you to borrow ebooks to read on your device or audio books that will be read to you, and you don’t need to be connected to the internet to use them once they are downloaded. Loans are free of charge and are for 21 days which can be extended so long as the item hasn’t been reserved. Help is only available by prior arrangement so please contact your local library to see what they can do for you. There are ten libraries in the Cannock Chase area, their locations are: Cannock, Rugeley, Brereton, Burntwood, Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley, Hednesford, Heath Hays, Norton Canes and Penkridge.
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The December meeting saw former pilot, Jolyon Maclaine, entertain us with tales about his career with the Royal Air Force. From his training in flying jets, to engaging in aerobatics, Jolyon was deemed to be talented enough to be promoted to more challenging roles. This exciting career talk was interspersed with funny Chairman Margaret Thompson and anecdotes and excellent Pilot Jolyon MacLaine pictures which highlighted the skills necessary to complete his exploits. January 2020 starts a new membership year with annual subscription at £16. Prospective new members and guests are welcome to join us on the first Thursday of each month at The Chase Golf & Country Club for a meal and speaker, if you book in advance. For further information, contact the Membership Secretary on 01889 882166 or www.probusonline.org.
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hat is believed to be one of the largest collections of UK Mining Memorabilia to come to the open market is to be auctioned off at a specialist sale on Sunday 2nd February 2020 in Rugeley. The collection, which has been curated over the last 20 years, belongs to collector Darren Keyworth from Bolsover, who commented: “I have really enjoyed building the collection, however I feel like I can no longer do the collection justice. It has grown to such an extent that it is not looked at or properly enjoyed anymore. “I hope that this will enable future generations to learn about the sacrifices made for the industry as well as to keep the memories of the pit and the coalfields across the UK alive.” Darren is hoping to be able to fund a ‘Walking with Miners’ sculpture with some of the money he raises from the sale. The sculpture will be erected in memory of miners killed in colliery disasters, such as those which happened at Markham Colliery in Derbyshire. The auction has been organised by Erica’s of Rugeley a shop that specialises in mining memorabilia amongst other antiques and vintage finds. The event will be held at Lea Hall Miners Welfare Centre & Social Club, Sandy Lane, Rugeley on Sunday 2nd February.Viewing of the 200+ lots begins at 10am, with the auction commencing at 12.30pm. Visitors will also get the opportunity to see the Lea Hall Brass Band who will be playing during the viewing period. For more information, visit www.ericasonline.co.uk.
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How Does Your Garden Grow? January & February By Piper Nurseries
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hilst January and February might well be regarded as the middle of winter it is now, as the days lengthen, that the garden starts to grow and by the end of February you should definitely notice signs of the approaching spring. These months are a great time to plan for the coming gardening year and to order seeds and plants. Enjoy the crisp, fresh air on dry sunny days, and take the opportunity to check your winter protection (stakes, ties and supports) are still in working order after any severe weather. If you haven’t already, recycle your old Christmas tree by shredding it for mulch, which will come in handy for your planting season ahead. Cut back deciduous grasses that were left uncut over winter, and remove all evidence of dead grass too to allow for new growth. Dig over any vacant plots, prune your fruit trees and hedgerows, and start cleaning your greenhouse and your pots ready for the spring – doing all this maintenance early on allows for more time spent planting when the warmer weather comes in. Plan your vegetable crop rotations for the coming season and net any fruit and veg you currently have planted as hungry birds will be doing the rounds foraging for food. But do remember to keep putting out an alternative food source for birds, and leave some garden areas uncut to provide shelter for wildlife in your garden, even though they may be a nuisance at times a garden just isn’t the same without its abundance of wildlife! Find everything your garden needs to flourish at Piper Nurseries, Watling Street (A5), Gailey, ST19 5PR.
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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.
Memories of a Spitfire Crash By John Vernon ................................
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he 12th October 1943 fell on a Sunday. On that morning, myself, together with a few mates, were playing in the woods up Brereton Hill. We should have been singing in the choir at St Michael’s Church, but the weather was so nice we decided to skip it. This was before Brereton Hill was widened so we had more wood to play in than there is now. We would face the wrath of the Reverend Fuller Curry, our fire breathing vicar, at Evensong. We hadn’t been there long when someone said: “Look at that Spit!” We looked up to see a Spitfire in the sky which not an uncommon sight in those days as the war was on. But this Spitfire was different, it was flying quite low over the direction of Armitage. It circled anti-clockwise over Brereton then headed towards Lichfield, over Batesway, all the time getting lower and lower. Then we spotted a white parachute descending in the direction of Armitage, before the plane got so low that it disappeared behind the hedge on the other side of the road. We were on our way - the plane was going to crash and we were going to be first on the scene! We raced across the road, over the stile and down the little path that leads into Batesway. We heard a loud crunch. Boy, was this exciting! The remains of the Mark IV Spitfire lay scattered across a field on the left of Dark Lane. This is the cart track that carries straight on where Batesway turns sharp left and heads off up to Brereton Hill. Had it crashed a hundred yards to the left it would have flattened Mr and Mrs Moore’s house! It had ploughed a long furrow as it crashed scattering wreckage along its path, so we did what any other lads would do in these circumstances - we
gathered up bits and pieces as souvenirs! Then the local Policeman, `Bobby’ James came on the scene, and made us reluctantly put all the bits back where we found them. After a while, a car pulled up and a man in a white flying suit climbed out of the back seat, minus his right flying boot. He Pilot, Alex Henshaw remarked: “That will take some sticking back together,” got back into the car and off they went. The pilot’s name was Alex Henshaw. I know that because I have a copy of his book, Sigh for a Merlin. Alex was chief test pilot at Supermarine’s new factory at Castle Bromwich. Spitfires were powered by Rolls Royce Merlin engines and in the book he tells how on Sunday 12th October 1943, after taking off from Castle Bromwich, he flew over Cannock Chase and climbed up to 17,000 feet. He put the plane into a power dive at full throttle. He was about to pull out of the dive when things went wrong, everything seemed to blow up in his face. Oil and glycol spewed out of the engine cowling obliterating his view, the engine was vibrating and shaking so badly that unless he slowed up quickly it would be wrenched from the airframe. He had no choice but to bail out. The terrific jerk of his parachute opening caused one of his beloved flying boots to shoot off his right leg. He landed safely in marshy ground near a farm. The farmer had a telephone on which Alex rang his office and then called a taxi which took him to the crash site then back to Castle Bromwich. The taxi belonged to Degg’s Garage in Anson Street. His flying boot was found later. We went home minus any bits of spitfire in our pockets, but for weeks after we had a good story to tell. Later, at evensong, Reverend Curry was not impressed with our adventure. He explained that church was far more important than looking at crashed Spitfires. What do you think? *Image courtesy of Sigh for a Merlin by Alex Henshaw.
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New Year, New Chapter, New You?
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By Jo Howell, Motivational Speaker
s we welcome the new year, and the new decade, it is of course a great time to take stock of life and make plans, join gyms, lose weight and dream big. Inspirational quotes for the year ahead will be popping up everywhere and almost everyone you meet will have a new vigour as they embrace January and vow to make 2020 the year that they do ‘their thing’. I’m a huge fan of starting afresh and making plans for the year ahead and I’ve learnt over time the only way to actually stick to any of my ideas is to follow these tips:
1: Find Your Passion
What do you really love doing? What floats your boat? What gets you up at 6am on a dark morning? Grab that pen and paper and start making a list of things you enjoy – remember this list is for you and only you. Maybe you’ve always wanted to run a marathon but have no idea where to start - so pull on those old trainers and join a local running club. Fancy singing in a choir? Research your local Rock Choir, try a free taster session and don’t worry about your vocal range.
2: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
If 2020 is the year you’re going make a change, you will probably need to feel a little uncomfortable at some point. If that means stepping on the scales at the local slimming group or enduring your first PT session at the gym, you need to feel nervous to make the change. You may be thinking of a bigger change than losing a few pounds and have your mind set on starting your own business, moving abroad or changing jobs. Yes, it feels scary, daunting and overwhelming but remember these are only
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emotions and you can channel them however you choose. Comfort zones are very cosy places to stay but nothing will ever change if you reside there too long – remember you are not a tree; you don’t have roots.
3: Believe You Can
Of course, making changes to your life often comes with a huge dose of self-doubt. That pesky little voice on your shoulder telling you all the reasons why you can’t lose weight (you tried, and failed, last year remember?) or why you’ll look ridiculous in lycra at the gym (everyone else looks flawless, right?). We all have self-doubt about something, but you can choose whether you let it ruin a perfectly good idea, an amazing business plan or a fabulous career change. You are an amazing human being and if you really want to achieve your dream this year, you can.
You’ve got 365 days to find your passion, don’t waste those days! You essentially have a blank page, so make sure you write an amazing story for 2020. You’ll be glad you did! Jo Howell is a Motivational Speaker based in Burntwood. To find out more about Jo, and read more of her inspirational work, find her on Facebook at Just An Average Jo - Motivational Speaker.
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New Year, New Chapter, New You?
Vegan products are everywhere, even in your beauty regime! Here are our favourite skincare treats!
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1) TS Life Illumen Exfoliating Peel. Available from Loverock Lifestyle & Wellbeing. Tel: 07980 110025. 2) Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask. Available from The Body Shop, Three Spires Centre, Lichfield www.thebodyshop.com 3) Arbonne Rejuvenating Cream. Available from Facebook Group: Jo Howell - Feeling Fabulous Over 40 –MUA
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The Ultimate Beer Belly Buster!
New Year, New Chapter, New You?
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eight loss treatments are often considered to be more of a female indulgence, but with the UK’s waistline everincreasing, more and more men are looking for answers outside of the gym or slimming groups. Citylife sent a willing subject to test out one of the most popular fat removal treatments at Cool Shaping Clinic, Rugeley. “As a previously fit and healthy man, who ran marathons, cycled miles and swam regularly, it is safe to say I have ‘let myself go’ a little of late. And when I say, ‘a little’ I mean I now sport about four stones’ worth of extra weight which has snuck on over the last two years. A combination of living the good life and becoming lazier, my excess fat has settled nicely round my midriff creating what one could comfortably call a ‘beer belly.’ “However I was informed that help was very much at hand in the form of Cool Shaping Clinic and I trundled off to place myself in the safe hands of salon owner, Veronica, as she gave me the treatment known as cryolipolisis, or ‘fat-freezing.’ “Both excited and apprehensive, I soon felt very much at ease in the light and airy salon, based in the stunning countryside setting of the Hawkeyard Estate, and listened incredulously as Veronica explained the science behind fat-freezing. My belly fat was going to be taken down to a temperature of -5 degrees where my fat cells would, quite literally, ‘freeze’ to death! Although the treatment itself takes only 45 minutes, the process of my cells dying and being passed through my lymphatic system,
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then expelled by my body, could take up to six weeks, so no ‘quick fixes’ here. “Initially, cold cloths were placed on my tum to protect my skin from the machine and then, what can only be described as a bucket, was placed over my stomach and, with an almighty suck, my fat filled it to the brim! Initially uncomfortable, this feeling soon abated and I was able to relax for the rest of the treatment and read the newspaper, whilst being vaguely aware of the dropping temperature of the flab-filled bucket. “After 45 minutes, the machine was turned off, the bucket removed and my frozen wobbly bits returned to their rightful place around my middle.Veronica massaged the area to bring back a little feeling and, after promising to drink 2-3 litres of water a day and also partake in a ritual known as body brushing, I departed. “Although no initial weight loss was evident, I did begin to feel trimmer in the days that followed. I kept my promise of upping my fluid intake and I dry-brushed the treated area both morning and night. Now, several weeks later, I am aware that clothes and belts are looser and the area is feeling more than a little firmer. Needless to say, I’m already planning my next visit!”
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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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A close-up of the 1882 £5 Orange stamp
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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For free home visits to assess larger items and provide house clearance quotes, please call 01543 251081 or email office@richardwinterton.co.uk.
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 January 28-30, February 18-20 and March 10-12, with viewing on the Saturday prior to sale from 9.30am12noon, 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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By Adrian Rathbone
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.
The brooches are being offered in Hansons Decorative Art & Design auction at Bishton Hall in early April with a combined estimate of £300400. Further entries are now invited.
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 Consultant comments, on the discovery.
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. The next event is Thursday 23rd January from 10am to 3pm at Bishton Hall, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 OXN. No appointment is necessary.
"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."
Home visits can be arranged for large/multiple items, clearance or downsizing advice. For further information please contact Adrian Rathbone, Associate Director on 01889 358050 or email arathbone@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.
The rare insect brooches.
Kate Bliss, a familiar face on TV is Hansons Jewellery, Watches & Silver Consultant.
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Windows 7 Users - Your Time is Up! By Neil Fletcher
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7. If your business has ignored all the previous warnings, your time is up. Windows 7 reached its end of life on January 14th 2020. The following explains what that means, why it matters, and what’s next. Business users get notifications all the time saying that such-and-such software or hardware needs an update. It can feel as if every time we turn on our computers, there's a warning of a necessary upgrade or security patch. Sometimes, we ignore the warnings. We figure we’ll wait it out. How bad could it be? Well, pretty bad in the case of Windows 7, which reached its end of life January 14th 2020. What does End of Life mean? All good things must come to an end. In the case of software, it doesn’t matter if it is a good one or not. It’s still going to reach what’s called “end of life.” It’s typically a ten-year cycle.The new software gets the manufacturer’s full attention and support for five years.Then, the company starts recommending you move on to its newer software. After all, resources are limited, and they can’t develop new offerings and also support old ones forever. As Microsoft puts it, the company has discontinued Windows 7 to focus its “investment on supporting newer technologies and great new experiences.”
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In Windows 7’s case, Microsoft stopped fully supporting the 2009 operating system (OS) five years ago. Now, in January 2020, it’s cut off all extended support options, too. That means no more system updates or security patches. The company has stopped releasing any new features or design changes, and there’s no longer any included manufacturer’s support. Plus, you can’t call in your warranty if something does go wrong. You may love your Windows 7, but as the next section explains, it’s not going to love you back any longer. Why does this matter to Windows 7 users? Your operating system won’t just stop working, however, there will no longer be any updates or patches for viruses or security problems. If you remain loyal to outdated software, you are putting your business at much greater risk of cyberattack. Microsoft admits it. The head of Windows at Microsoft Germany told ZDNet that Windows 7 "does not meet the requirements of modern technology, nor the high security requirements of IT departments.” In fact, the system’s security was the most widely affected in the widespread WannaCry ransomware attack. That 2017 attack infected more than 230,000 computers in 150 countries, with the perpetrators demanding £300 ransom per computer. According to Kaspersky Lab data, “roughly 98 percent of the computers affected by the ransomware were running some version of Windows 7, with less than one in a thousand running Windows XP.” What can you do? If it makes you feel any better, you’re probably not alone in not having done anything yet. Windows 7 remained the most popular version of Windows worldwide until the
end of the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Net Applications. That means more than a billion users were relying on nine-year-old Windows 7 globally. Beyond user preference, there are many other reasons a business may not yet have updated its OS. Migrating to a new system isn’t always easy, and it is time consuming. Depending on your IT infrastructure, it could take a lot of work. Existing software or hardware may not be equipped to run the Windows 10 solution. Conclusion Despite sounding like doomsayers there is no overstating the importance of acting to upgrade from Windows 7. This operating system is “extremely vulnerable” and that’s in Microsoft’s own words. Don’t risk your business data. Do what you must now to shore up your cybersecurity with a supported system. Dragging your feet any longer could cost you revenue, IT effort, compliance and regulatory fines, customer loyalty, and brand reputation. It’s time to move on. The good news? Upgrading to the latest operating system can improve productivity. You’ll likely notice increased operating speed and enjoy new features and functionality. This enhanced usability can drive productivity. Plus, you’ll benefit again from regular security updates and manufacturer technical support. Your users probably know and love their Windows 7. Managing the change to a new platform is easier with the help of a Managed Service Provider. We can tackle your data migration and provide reliable service and support. Call our IT experts today call on 01889 579990.
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Donation to CHAPS
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embers who attended the 45th Annual Miners' Get Together contributed towards the project to install a national memorial to all who worked in the country's coal mines at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire. Len Prince, who started work at Cannock Wood Keith Littley (left) presents the Colliery then at Littleton, collection to Len Prince. was a shift change engineer; he spoke to everyone at the annual event to tell them of the proposed memorial which will honour them all. He asked them to help with the fundraising and a fabulous total of ÂŁ225 was collected. Keith Littley who was a charge hand at West Cannock Fives presented the monies to Len, who represented Chase Arts for Public Spaces (CHAPS) the group responsible for the national memorial. For more information on fundraising, or to donate, email info@chaseartsforpublicspaces.co.uk.
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What’s On ....................
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020
Monday 27th January Power for All Community Meeting Venue: Mansfield House, Rugeley (next to Aldi) Time: 6pm-8.30pm Thursday 13th February Cannock Women’s Institute A voluntary ladies community group. Cannock W.I. meets on the second Thursday of the month. Meetings will usually include a speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides educational opportunities, and the chance to try and develop new skills and crafts. Venue: at 10.30am in St. Luke's Church Hall, Cannock WS11 1DE Time: 10.30am Price: Membership is £43. Guests and prospective new members are always welcome. For further information contact cannockwi@gmail.com or www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire.
Promote your event in our What’s On guide and reach over 11,000 homes and businesses for only £15 for businesses and £5 for charities plus VAT. Entries must be 50 words maximum. To book contact Kristen Lackajis 07885 380632 kristencitylife@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 RUGELEY'. Can you help Sherlock Holmes solve the crime? Venue: Museum of Cannock Chase,Valley Road, Hednesford. Time: 7.30pm Price: £16pp To book, call 01543 877666 or visit www.museumofcannockchase.org.
Every Friday Coffee Morning & Lunch Club We are providing a home cooked two-course meal for our older residents on the Pear Tree Estate. Venue: The Church of the Good Shepherd, Hislop Road, Pear Tree Estate, Rugeley Time: 11am-2.30pm Price: £2 Booking is essential. Please contact Michael on Thursday 27th February 07522 734745. Transport to and from the An Evening of Eric and Ern A brilliant homage crammed full Morecambe & church can be provided. Wise's most loved routines, songs and sketches and, of course, a musical guest. In Memory of a Loved One St Michael’s Church, Main Road, Brereton Venue: Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock. For a £25 donation you can sponsor the flood Time: 7.30pm lighting of the church in memory of a loved Price: £22.50 one. Contact Revd George on 01889 801077 To book tickets, call 01543 578762 or visit for details. www.princeofwales.live.
Wednesday 19th February Tadpole Tales On the third Wednesday of every month, The Wolseley Centre will immerse its younger visitors in an interactive outdoor storytelling session which aims to help toddlers explore nature. Venue: The Tipi, The Wolseley Centre, Rugeley, ST17 0WT. Time: 1-2pm Price: £3.50 (booking essential) To book, register online at www.staffswildlife.org.uk/events. Friday 21st February Murder Mystery Evening Into The Torn Darkness theatre group return for another evening of murder and mystery.
My Month in Parliament
By Amanda Milling MP I hope you had a great Christmas and I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year. I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the election. It is truly humbling to be returned with an increased majority. The fun part of the general election was getting to spend far more time in Rugeley. I really enjoyed the few weeks of campaigning because I could chat to local people about their issues and spend more time in our community. I really valued this time as I got to hear about everything that is going on.
Rugeley has seen a spate of anti-social behaviour and vandalism in recent months. I want to reassure residents that the police have a robust plan in place to deal with the matter and there have been extra patrols across Rugeley to address the issue. No one wants to see vandalism or anti-social behaviour, but if you do, please report it to the police on 101 so we can ensure that this issue is stamped out once and for all. I really want to praise the ‘Rugeley in Bloom’ group who have got together and launched a project to get Rugeley entered into the 2020 Britain in Bloom Awards. The project isn’t just about flowers; the aim of the 'Rugeley in Bloom' group is to also help improve and enhance our town, making Rugeley an attractive place to both live and visit. As always, if you need my help with any issues or concerns, please do contact me on 01543 877142 or email amanda.milling.mp@parliament.uk. You can also pop into my office to speak to a member of staff - no appointment is necessary. It is open for drop-ins between 12pm and 4pm on Monday to Friday.
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