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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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8 Win Breakfast for Two A taste of the countryside at The Strawberry Cabin
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20 Anna Seward - The Swan of Lichfield Jono Oates takes a look at one of Lichfield’s most noted writers
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22 Hidden Spaces Citylife takes a trip to the top of the Cathedral spire
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30 Tastes of the Season Cook for Mum this Mother’s Day with Simon Smith
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38 Perfect Gifts for Mum Spoil your Mum this Mother’s Day
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Canal Trust’s Double Cash Boost .........................................
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ichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust (LHCRT) has received two donations as a direct result of its efforts to foster connections with the young people of the district. Trust chairperson, Christine Bull, was “astounded and delighted” to receive a cheque for £779.42 at a presentation made at a Forester Scout Group’s Cub meeting. During 2018 the Yoxall group’s Beaver, Cub and Scout sections all undertook fundraising activities based on the theme of ‘Water’. They chose two charities to support: LHCRT and, through the Environment Agency, Water Aid, which received a cheque for the same amount. Meanwhile the Trust has received a grant worth £1,000 from TSB’s national Community Fund, which recognises the connection local causes make with their community.
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LHCRT is a charity partner with the city’s TSB branch, which makes it eligible for a grant from the Community Fund. Christine also received a donation of £507.67 from the Trust’s link at TSB Lichfield, Julie Boulton. During last summer Julie brought her rowing machine in to the branch and staff attempted to row the seven miles of the Lichfield Canal (equivalent to the route from Huddlesford to Ogley Junction).The last mile was completed by three of the Trust’s volunteers. The branch staff also raffled a Christmas hamper they had made up, and collected donations of money in the branch, and a notice in the branch for unwanted gardening tools also resulted in many useful items now in regular use on the restoration and grounds work.
Receiving a cheque for £779.42 from the Foresters Scout Group
Christine Bull (centre), receives a cheque for £1,507.67 from TSB Lichfield manager Chris Hunt and staff member Julie Boulton
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Win Breakfast for Two at The Strawberry Cabin
Looking for a little taste of the countryside in Staffordshire? Look no further! The Strawberry Cabin Tea Room and Restaurant serves delicious food catering for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas, as well offering a range of mouth-watering cakes. With Mother’s Day approaching, why not treat your Mum to something special by making a trip to The Strawberry Cabin? There’s nothing better than taking in the countryside views and rural setting of Manor Farm over a glass of bubbly.
There’s a whole host of events taking place at The Strawberry Cabin over the next 12 months, so keep up to date at www.strawberrycabin.co.uk. You can also follow The Strawberry Cabin on Facebook, or visit The Strawberry Cabin at Manor Farm, Watling Street, Tamworth B78 3DF.
Would you like to treat Mum? Enter our fantastic competition for your chance to win breakfast for two at The Strawberry Cabin!
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Question: Which date does Mother’s Day fall on in 2019? a) Saturday 30th March b) Sunday 31st March c) Monday 1st April
To enter, just send your name, contact details and answer to The Strawberry Cabin Competition, at competitioncitylife@gmail.com or post your entry to Citylife in Lichfield Ltd, PO Box 7126, Lichfield WS14 4JS by the competition closing date of 22nd March 2019. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Winners will not be offered a 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. To view our Privacy Policy go to citylifeinlichfieldltd.co.uk. Full competition terms and conditions on page 42.
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15 Year Anniversary for Lichfield Factory Specs Advertising Feature
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icola Crutchley of Lichfield Factory Specs, Tamworth Street, is celebrating 15 years of success. Having built a strong reputation for the company, Nicola is renowned for supplying good quality traditional and contemporary frames, with prescription lenses, at low prices. Customers can simply take their prescription (received from any registered optician) to Nicola, choose their favourite frames and she will do the rest, always offering a reliable and friendly service with a smile. With designer names such as Prada, Gucci and many more, Lichfield Factory Specs has a wide range of choice to suit all faces and budgets, with as much as 70% savings compared to high street prices. Single vision lenses start from just £9.99 and frames start from £4.99, with NHS vouchers being accepted. Pay Nicola a visit today at Lichfield Factory Specs, 49a Tamworth Street, Nr Greenhill, Lichfield.
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February Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our February competitions. A Redding was the winner of our Valentine’s Meal at The Strawberry Cabin, and M Hill won an Afternoon Tea and Spa Day at Hoar Cross Hall.
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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
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By Lauren Hirst of The Greyhound Trust Hall Green
inding homes for dogs is challenging at the best of times but finding a home for a hound with extra needs poses additional issues. We need to find that special someone who will give Dynamo a chance to show her true self. Dynamo finds going out to events far too stressful so is missing out on meeting potential adopters. As a result, she has been in kennels for over 12 months.That is why we’re putting out this special appeal to find her a home. Dynamo is an amazing, albeit complex dog. She is incredibly affectionate and loves to play. She is fearful of the unfamiliar world around her and, as a result, she can be very reactive with other dogs. Dynamo is also incredibly intelligent. She wants to please and is very food oriented so picks up training commands quickly. She has been assessed by a behaviourist who thought she lacked social skills however
Hoar Cross Chefs Scoop Awards .............................
Staffordshire’s Hoar Cross Hall has achieved success at Salon Culinaire, the UK’s prestigious chef competition week. Tom Biddle and Charlotte Wakelyn both won their categories and showcased their skills and cooking creativity in front of some of Europe’s most notable chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs. Executive head chef, Tom Biddle, won best in class in his two categories despite stiff competition from peers in the UK and Malta. The Hall’s pastry chef, Charlotte Wakelyn, scooped bronze and silver awards for her afternoon tea pastries and miniatures. She showcased a menu that included passion fruit and lemon meringue eclair, caramel and sea salt dark chocolate opera slice and individual baked and decorated Battenberg cakes.
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with the right owner, and consistent training, Dynamo has a lot of potential. Dynamo needs to be the only dog in the household and to have her owner’s love all to herself. She needs to live somewhere quiet where she may see just a few dogs and cars on her walks in order to build her confidence. Dynamo needs support and understanding; someone who can tell her that everything’s going to be alright. Are you up to the challenge? Greyhound Trust Hall Green 0121 426 4810 www.greyhoundtrusthallgreen.org.uk
Charlotte commented: “It’s a pinnacle for any chef to get through to competing at Salon Culinaire, but to come back to the hotel with medals is quite literally the icing on the cake! Chef is incredibly supportive of my work which means that we can forge forward and build a reputation for having one of the best afternoon teas in the UK in what are arguably the most stunning surroundings.” Adrian Pickard, managing director at Hoar Cross Hall, added: “I’m ecstatic for Tom and his brigade as they are continuing to elevate presence of The Hall as a foodie destination for The Midlands. We want our afternoon teas to be known for their sense of experience for families and friends and Charlotte has just added a huge stamp of approval from the culinary world. Thank you, chefs, and the wider team, who work so hard during the weekends to help create these amazing afternoon tea occasions.”
For more information on afternoon teas at Hoar Cross Hall, visit www.hoarcross.co.uk/dining/afternoon-tea.
Jewellery expert keen to unearth dazzling finds By Adrian Rathbone of Hansons Auctioneers A jewellery expert whose career blossomed in Lichfield is heading to the city to offer free valuations and help charity. Helen Smith, head of jewellery at Hansons Auctioneers, will be at the City’s Hedgehog Inn on Monday, March 4th, from 10.30am-12.30pm. Valuations are free but donations are invited for St Giles Hospice. Hansons has been holding its free valuation events every Monday at the Stafford Road venue for many years now and Helen will be at the Hedgehog Inn on the first Monday of every month. Though she specialises in jewellery, silver and watches, general valuations will are always available every Monday Helen said: “I’m really looking forward to meeting the people of Lichfield and uncovering some treasures which could net them a windfall at auction and at the same time supporting St Giles Hospice. “I can assess all types of gold, silver and platinum jewellery as well as good quality, vintage costume jewellery such as Boucher, Dior, Monet, Trifari or Chanel. “Vintage designer watches from makes such as Rolex, Tudor and Cartier are highly desirable right now and I would love to see those, too, along with quality silver and diamonds. “Demand for diamonds is growing with worldwide sales up by 4% in 2018. Hansons has just consigned a spectacular 8.5 carat diamond ring worth £30,000 to £50,000. Large carat weights like that are difficult to come across now.” Helen did an apprenticeship at Allen Brown Jewellery in Lichfield, honing her goldsmith skills, before gaining one of only six places at London’s New Goldsmiths’ Centre, a renowned place of learning for
people in the jewellery industry. “Thanks to the Goldsmiths company, I attended lectures led by some of the world’s greatest jewellery designers like Stephen Webster, David Marshall, Stuart Devlin, the silversmith to the Queen, and Theo Fennell,” said Helen. Helen will offer free valuations at The Hedgehog Inn, Stafford Road, Lichfield, WS13 8JB, on Monday, March 4, 10.30am-12.30pm, (and the first Monday of each month). Antiques and collectables valuations are at same venue every Monday. Free home visits are available for large/multiple items, house clearance and downsizing solutions.
8.5 carat diamond Image courtesy of Hansons
Helen Smith
To find out more please phone 01283 733988 or email arathbone@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.
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Top Five Blue Bin Mistakes
n a bid to help residents across Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough recycle more and stop contaminating loads of recycling, the shared waste team is counting down the five most common items that are mistakenly added to blue bins. Coming in at number five is animal bedding and in at number four is nappies. Whether clean or used animal bedding and nappies cannot be recycled and should go in black bins. The third most common error is textiles, including old clothes, bedding and towels. The shared waste service is unable to recycle textiles and these should either go to a charity shop, if of good quality, or a textile recycling collection point. The second most common mistake is food waste. All food and drink containers should be emptied and rinsed out. They don’t need to be spotless, but all food and liquid should be removed. And, the top blue bin no-no is black bin bags. Recycling should be loose in blue bins or go in clear plastic bags. This could mean recycling is collected in a bin liner, which is emptied out into the blue bin. Putting black bin bags, food waste, textiles, nappies and animal bedding into your blue bin will contaminate the recycling and could mean that your blue bin is not emptied. To find out what should go in each bin, visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/bins. To download the Waste Less guide which sets out how to recycle, visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/wasteless.
Bestselling Author to Cut Ribbon at Library
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ward-winning author, Salley Vickers, will be cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the new £1.4m Lichfield library and St Mary’s first floor space for performing and visual arts. Salley will join guests and customers in the library on Thursday 7th March for the grand opening at 4pm followed by speeches and a private reception. People will also have the opportunity to attend an ‘Audience with Salley’ later that evening at 7.30pm. The Liverpool born author has written many critically acclaimed books including The Cleaner of Chartres, Miss Garnet’s Angel, The Other Side of You and her latest novel, The Librarian. The new library, which moved into St. Mary’s in December, has more than 15,000 books, computers, free wi-fi access and a children’s reading area. On the first floor is a new space with a mezzanine overlooking part of the library. This provides a flexible performance and exhibition space with seating for more than 130 people and a local history access point for digitised archive collections and St Mary’s own photographic archive. Booking for the evening event with Salley is essential. Tickets cost £10 each and can be purchased by calling Lichfield Library on 0300 111 8000 or by emailing Lichfield.library@staffordshire.gov.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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Lichfield Cathedral School Wins Prestigious Award
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ichfield Cathedral School has won the independent-state school partnership award at the Tes Independent School Awards 2019. For more than a decade, Music Share Programme (Lichfield Cathedral and Lichfield Cathedral School) has brought the joy of singing to children through dozens of school partnerships. The programme joined the north-west Midlands Music Education Hub as a funded partner and now works with pupils from some 50 state schools on various projects each term. The award was accepted by Music Share leader Cathy Lamb, Director of Music Outreach at the Cathedral School; Rev’d Canon Andrew Stead, Precentor (Liturgy, Music and Formation) at Lichfield Cathedral; and Jenny Mason, Music Hub Manager at Entrust Music Service Staffordshire. Music Share is a partnership between Lichfield Cathedral School and Lichfield Cathedral and is supported by Arts’ Council Funding via the North-West Midlands Music Education Hub.
Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival Winners
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he winners of the 2018 Christmas Tree Festival, which saw 51 decorated trees line the cathedral’s aisles, were announced at a ceremony at the cathedral on 15th February. Winners of the schools category was Lindsworth School, Birmingham which is going to use its £250 prize money to bring a graffiti artist to the school to work with students in creating a new mural. In the charity category, the winners were judged to be Burntwood Breast Care Group who will use their £250 prize money to help support women suffering with, or who have suffered from, breast cancer. The third category was for the best display by a business. The winner was Pool House Veterinary Group which was awarded a trophy to display at its Equine Hospital in Lichfield. Winners were voted by members of the general public and the festival raised almost £20,000 for various causes. Plans are already in hand for the 2019 Christmas Tree Festival and any school, charity or business interested in taking part should contact Oliver Birch on 01543 622460.
Pauline Walker of Burntwood Breast Care Group with some of the members
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A kingfisher lives up to his name at a local Lichfield river. Photograph by Trevor Buckle.
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Anna Seward The Swan of Lichfield on a Post Box! By Jono Oates
he Royal Mail post box that stands on Conduit Street by Lichfield Market Square attracted a lot of attention on Valentine’s Day as it had been painted with hearts, love birds and poems written by Anna Seward, an 18th century poet who lived for more than 50 years in the Bishop’s Palace in the cathedral close. Here our feature writer, Jono Oates, explains who Anna was and why, in Georgian England, she became one of the most noted romantic writers of the day.
The Royal Mail selected four post boxes across the country to be painted especially for Valentine’s Day and chose four romantic writers: Thomas Hardy; Robert Burns and John Keats, as well as Lichfield’s own Anna Seward, as the recipients of the mail box makeovers. Although Anna was not born in Lichfield she spent almost all of her adult life in the city and was very well known as a writer, not only in her adopted home, but also across the whole of the country - her fame even spread across the Atlantic to the United States of America!
Anna was born in the small village of Eyam in Derbyshire in December 1742 where her father, Thomas, was the local rector. They moved to Lichfield when she was probably seven or eight years old when her father was appointed to the position of Canon-
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Residentiary. They eventually moved in to the Bishop’s Palace in the cathedral close which, at that time, was not used by the incumbent bishop but was rented out. Anna had several brothers and sisters who, by the time she was 21, had all died in infancy or at a young age, and when young Honora Sneyd became a member of the household she and Anna became very close friends, almost like step-sisters. Anna was encouraged to write, especially poetry, by a number of people, including another local resident, Dr Erasmus Darwin, despite the fact that this was very much against the conventions of the time. Anna started to have her work published nationally, under her own name, and she became one of the best known writers of the day. Her poems were generally long, of epic proportions, but she also wrote several sonnets which are more readable and it is two of these that are featured on the post box. She wrote one poem about her friend Major John Andre who had been executed by the Americans for being a British spy during the American War of Independence at a trial attended by the then General of the American army, George Washington. In her poem Anna criticised the Americans, George Washington in particular, for executing Andre by hanging. After the war, Washington, the newly elected first President of the United States, wrote a letter
to Anna explaining his position of having supported Andre at the trial and begging for clemency, although the democratic jury made its own decision on the outcome, which he was powerless to overturn. He entrusted the letter to an aide-de-comp who travelled across the Atlantic to deliver it to Anna in Lichfield by hand, which would have been very costly and shows the respect in which Anna was held by George Washington. Anna lived in the Bishop’s Palace for nearly 60 years; she never married although she did have a friendship with a married man, John Saville, a member of the Vicar’s Choral at the cathedral. Although their true relationship has never been truly established he was undoubtedly the love of her life and when he died suddenly she never fully recovered from his loss. Anna died aged 66, on 25 March 1809, in her beloved Bishop’s Palace and her adopted home of Lichfield. As one of the greatest romantic writers of the 18th century, it was very fitting that the Royal Mail should have chosen her, and the city of Lichfield, to feature on their Valentine’s post boxes.
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Hidden Spaces Lichfield Cathedral Spire By Jono Oates
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ne of the most imposing sights on Lichfield’s skyline is the three spires of Lichfield Cathedral. So, we were delighted to be asked to go on an exclusive preview tower tour of the spires hosted by one of the cathedral’s expert, knowledgeable guides, in readiness for the new schedule of tower tours for this year. We were also very fortunate to climb up to the spires on one of the brightest, and warmest, days in February, which gave us crystal-clear views of Lichfield city and the surrounding areas.
We started the tour with our friendly and welcoming guide, John, at the south transept of the cathedral and began our steady walk up the 162 steps that spiral their way to the base of the central spire. We were soon walking across the roof of the nave as we made our way towards the central spire, having admired the ‘wheel’ window which looks out across to the south of the city and which had some graffiti etched into one of the window panes dating from 1904!
Before ascending the spire itself we stopped to have a look round the small display room at ‘base camp’, which has information boards about the building of the spire, some English Civil War cannon balls and mortars and a few medieval statues that used to line the outside of the south transept before they were replaced by more modern statues during the 19th century.
We then began our climb up the steeper steps to the central spire.There are grab rails set into the walls as you make your way upwards but you do have to be reasonably fit to climb the stairs as they are steep and, in places, the entrance doors to the corridors and rooms are quite tight to squeeze through. Finally some rungs set into the wall at the top of the climb allow you to clamber up onto the parapet surrounding the spire. It is at this point that you instinctively catch your breath as the panoramic vista of Lichfield opens up in front of you, with stunning views to admire on all sides. The spire, which from the front of the cathedral looks fairly small, now appears as a massive structure right in front of you, and, as you enter its hollow cone it stretches right above your head - you are suddenly aware of just how small you are!
The spires attract a number of birds including two resident peregrine falcons. Although we didn’t spot them on our tour, they can often be seen and heard, either on the spires themselves or wheeling around them with their recognisable, and penetrating, screech echoing through the cathedral grounds. There are four vantage points around the base of the spire allowing for a 360 degree view of all of the surrounding area, including the city centre, St Michael’s on Greenhill, Maple Hayes, Cannock Chase and Stowe Pool. Buildings that are hard to see from ground level can be more easily seen from the height of the spire and we were able to spot Stowe Hill House at the far side of Stowe Pool, behind St Chad’s Church.
As we stood gazing up at the spires we marvelled at their construction, allowing for the rudimentary tools and basic lifting and hoisting apparatus of the day, a truly incredible feat of engineering. We also considered just how brave, and resourceful, the medieval steeple-jacks must have been!
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Retracing our steps to the base of the spire, we were then taken across to the north tower on the west front of the cathedral and we were shown some of the small rooms and gallery’s on our way up, and then down, the spire. Finally, we reached terra firma again as we exited the north spire from another door, close to the main entrance of the cathedral. On our way round we had seen medieval stone and statues, 17th century oak beams and 19th century strengthening supports. A Lichfield Cathedral Tower Tour will undoubtedly give you some of the most stunning views of Lichfield but it will also provide you with a fascinating, close-up, insight into the life and times of a medieval cathedral and show you a view of the cathedral that you will not see in any other way – a Hidden Space found in Lichfield’s most recognisable, and visible, treasure. We would like to thank Lichfield Cathedral for arranging this special tour for us and also to our tour guide, John, one of the many volunteer tour guides on the cathedral team. Lichfield Cathedral Tower Tours are usually held on a Saturday, although some Bank Holiday Monday dates are also available. The new season starts on Saturday 20 April 2019 and finishes on Saturday 31 August, for a full list of dates please see the cathedral website: www.lichfield-cathedral.org/what-s-on/tower-tours. Tours cost £8.00 for adults and £5 for children (aged eight and over). Tickets can be purchased online via the website, at the Cathedral Gift Shop in Three Spires Shopping Centre, or by ringing 01543 306150. Early booking is recommended as the tours are very popular.
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The Civic Voice award of third place in their national competition to find England's favourite Conservation Area.
Civic Society Committee members Stella Horsfall (right centre) and Lorna Bushall (left centre) accepting the Civic Voice Award at its annual conference in Birmingham in 2018 from representatives.
Official unveiling of the refurbished Johnson Mosaic (John Myatt 1976) in Bird Street in 2006.
Lichfield Civic Society Serving Lichfield for 58 Years By President, Roger Hockney
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“Lichfield Civic Society - isn’t it part of the Council? Don’t know what they do though. Isn’t it something about planning applications?” We’d like to remind you all who we are and what it is we do. Lichfield Civic Society is not part of the Council, instead we are a charitable independent organisation affiliated to our national organisation, Civic Voice, which represents over 300 Civic Societies in Parliament. Way back on 24th February 1961, a meeting was held in the Guildhall, because some concerned residents had got wind that the Council’s Town Plan proposed to drive a new road through “The Windings” and across the grounds of the Theological College. Objections were raised and it was proposed to form one of the newly emerging Civic Societies to object and to continue monitoring new developments in the City, (which we do to this day). The 1960s were a time when many of our historic towns and cities were faced with major building schemes, many of which threated their special character. This was a time of brutalist architecture and major road construction to accommodate the transport of the future… the car. In its early life, the Society established a number of study groups to investigate the height of buildings, the distribution of open spaces, look at street furniture, undertake tree and bulb planting, improve footpaths and the survey the preservation of buildings. In 1967, the Civic Amenities Act came along in recognition of the need to protect our historic areas, introducing the concept of Conservation Areas. Our City Centre Conservation Area was introduced through that Act, in 1970.
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So after 58 years, what is the Society involved in now? We still comment on planning applications and tackle the hard work of looking at and commenting on, the local planning strategy. We hold monthly meetings at Wade Street Church with speakers, often on topics of local interest. The Bull’s Head mosaic, until recently displayed in the library, was saved by the Society from a butcher’s shop in the City Centre in 1985.We run an awards scheme for good building practice (you may see our plaques around the City). We have fixed new information plaques on several buildings associated with an historic event or person. We have regular meetings with Council officers over the street scene in the City Centre to try and ensure it is well-kept and welcoming. We have worked with BT to repaint our red telephone boxes and Royal Mail was happy to repaint all their letterboxes for us. We try and ensure benches, litterbins and street furniture is presentable. We have repaired the Johnson Mosaic in Bird Street (which is now due for further repair). We organise an outside visit each summer. Our members also receive a monthly newsletter with topical information about issues both in the City Centre and further afield. The Society has a twitter account (@lichfieldcivic) and a Facebook account (@lichfieldcivicsociety) which you are invited to follow and, if you’re tempted to come along to our meetings, our website at www.lichfieldcivicsociety.org.uk has a list of 2019 speakers and dates. Support and join us to ensure that we can keep Lichfield special.
The commemorative plaque on the George Hotel marks the first airborne flight between London and Manchester in 1910.
Unveiling the plaque in 2018 to commemorate Muzio Clementi's residence in Lichfield at what is now the Hedgehog pub The Chairman was joined by Bengt Hultman, President of the Swedish Clementi Society.
Lichfield Civic Society hosting a visit to Worcester Civic Society in 2017. Chairman, John Thompson, 7th from the left.
The award plaque affixed to St Michael's School.
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Richard Winterton Auctioneers and Lichfield Garrick Announce Partnership ................................................................
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local family run auctioneers has joined forces with Lichfield’s flagship theatre for a sponsorship deal.
Richard Winterton Auctioneers will be headline sponsor for the Lichfield Garrick Green Room, providing valuable support for the catering arm of the charity’s work. Richard Winterton Auctioneers saw a strong January with a record 93.4 per cent selling rate and 2,584 lots going under the hammer. The business will benefit from promotion to the 120,000+ visitors who use the Lichfield Garrick Green Room during performances and during the day.
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Richard Winterton, Director of Richard Winterton Auctioneers, said: “The Lichfield Garrick has become an institution in the city since opening in 2003 and that status has been further cemented by the theatre becoming a charitable trust in 2013. “Thousands of people locally and from across the country visit Lichfield because of the Garrick and as such it is a facility which is a vital part of the fabric of the city. “My family has been auctioneering here since 1864 – we are now on
our seventh generation of Winterton auctioneers – and Lichfield is such an important place to us. “We are delighted to partner such a major asset to the city.” Karen Foster, Executive Director of Lichfield Garrick Theatre said: “We are thrilled to have agreed a great partnership with such an important Lichfield business. We are a registered charity and rely on generous support from businesses and individuals, so the partnership with Richard Winterton Auctioneers means we can continue to improve and expand our Green Room café, which is an asset to our welcoming theatre. “We would like to thank Richard and his team for their support and enthusiasm.” The sponsorship will involve new branding in the Green Room to acknowledge the support of Richard Winterton Auctioneers. Both businesses hope to make the most of a long-term partnership and have some great plans for the future. Businesses are invited to support Lichfield Garrick in all sorts of ways. Contact Matt Clay, Sales & Development Manager on matthew.clay@lichfieldgarrick.com or 01543 412123 for more details.
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Tastes of the Season Mother’s Day Meal By Simon Smith
Now that spring is in the air we start to think of all that goes with it and the things we have to look forward to in the kitchen. The plot to pot gardeners are thinking about what to plant in their kitchen gardens and allotments as the food costs are set to increase with the current situation in Europe. Herbs that can be bought in small pots in supermarkets are easily planted outside for constant use throughout the warmer weather and will add great flavour and colour to any dish. If you are adding fresh green herbs to a dish make sure you add them at the last minute so they don’t lose their colour and you get the maximum flavour.
Chop and add the spring onions and 75 gms of butter. Season to taste and form a cake with a pastry ring. These can either be served immediately or put on a tray and warmed through the oven later. For the pea and mint sauce, warm the chicken stock with the fresh mint and whizz through a food processor. I find a bullet will give you a finer purée. To cook the rack of lamb lay the sprigs of rosemary on a roasting tray, season the lamb and put on top of the rosemary. Cook in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size of the lamb as spring lamb is smaller and also how you prefer your meat cooked. Assemble on a plate when everything is cooked and garnish with fresh herbs.
For me, one of the favourites would be spring lamb with Jersey royals with a pea and mint sauce. When you have such spectacular ingredients to work with it’s not necessary to add too much and best kept simple.
Rack of Lamb with Crushed Jersey Royals, Pea and Mint Sauce
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4 bone rack of lamb (or 2 cushions of lamb if you prefer) Jersey Royal potatoes Cooked garden peas Sprigs fresh mint (I prefer apple mint) Salted butter Chicken stock Spring onions Sprigs fresh rosemary
Wash and cook the Jersey Royals in their skins with a little salt and the mint stalks. Strain and allow to cool a little. Crush gently with a fork so you still have some lumps in the potatoes, chop and add some fresh mint.
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Cream the butter and 250gms caster sugar together with orange zest, add the eggs and cream a little bit more. Add the polenta, flour and baking powder. Grease and flour a baking tin or square tray and put the mixture in. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 20-25 minutes until firm to the touch. Mix the orange juice with 100gms caster sugar and pour on the top evenly. Warm the custard gently and add the saffron. Stir slowly for three minutes to infuse the saffron. Put the saffron sauce in a bowl and top with the warm polenta cake. A dollop of Mascarpone on top will give your cholesterol a bit of a boost!
Matthew Owen Photography
For the foodies amongst you, remember that Lichfield Grub Club is back on 27th March and most food festivals have now published their dates for the season, so you can plan your days out.
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Orange Polenta Cake with Saffron Sauce
250gms Unsalted butter 250gms Caster sugar 4 Eggs 140gms Polenta 200gms Plain flour 2tsp Baking powder 600gms Custard 4x Strand saffron 1x Small tub Mascarpone for pure indulgence 100gms extra caster sugar for the glaze Zest and juice of 2 x large oranges
Simon Smith (who many Lichfeldians may know from his much-missed restaurant Thrales) 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.simonsmithchef.com *All recipes serve four people **Please take extra care when preparing and handling hot foodstuffs. Go to www.food.gov.uk for further details.
Birmingham Road Site Public Event
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n extended community event about the Birmingham Road Site will take place on Wednesday 6th March.
Local residents, with an interest in the future development of the Birmingham Road Site, are invited to come along and find out about the work of the cross-party working group and to give their views.
Taking place at Lichfield’s Guildhall on Wednesday 6th March, between 4pm and 8pm, the drop-in event will include regular presentations from task group members and partners, the opportunity to talk to key officers from Lichfield District Council, and the chance to feed ideas in for what the future development could include. Long-term plans for the Lichfield city centre development are at a very early stage, and this event is a chance to share progress on the project so far and to gain ideas on what local people and stakeholders want the development of the site to include.
Councillor Mike Wilcox, Leader of Lichfield District Council, said: “Back when Friarsgate was originally being planned, we asked local people what they wanted for the area.
“Now, with the changing nature of the high street and the different economic landscape, we need to once again ask local people, visitors, businesses and stakeholders for their views on how they would like this important gateway site to be shaped.
“It could be a cinema, a new leisure and activity centre, restaurants and bars, shops, public realm, housing and other variations that local people now want.
“We hope plenty of people will come to the event to find out more and to give us their thoughts.”
Following the stakeholder and public engagement events, the Birmingham Road Site task group will seek approval from the council’s Cabinet to appoint consultants to develop a long-term development brief for the site. Find out more about plans for the Birmingham Road Site redevelopment at www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/birminghamroad.
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The Month in Pictures
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February
e take a look at the events and activities of the last month, bringing you a roundup of the city in pictures...
Chinese New Year at The Ruby Cantonese and Chinese Restaurant, Lichfield
Tornado planes fly past, National Memorial Arboretum (photo Steve Lee)
BBC Midlands Today filming in Lichfield Images by Jono Oates www.jonotourism.co.uk
Lichfield Civic Society Award to Lichfield Fire Station
Erasmus Darwin House ladies with the Anna Seward post box
Lichfield Mysteries
Lichfield BID Expo, St Mary's in the Market Square
Lichfield Arts at the Lichfield BID Expo Event
The Royal Mail Anna Seward post box for Valentine's Day
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Lichfied Civic Society Award for 6 Sandford Street
The Anna Seward post box on Conduit Street
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Your Garden in March By Byron Lewis
What an unseasonal start to 2019 - February has been very kind to us weather wise and things are growing strongly. Spring bulbs are now well advanced and daffodils, snowdrops and crocus are flowering well‌ Let's hope the season continues the same way! Start sowing flower and vegetable seeds this month. Why not try growing your own tomatoes this year? There are plenty of varieties available from seed, whether you prefer sweet flavoured cherry tomatoes or Italian and traditional types, most tomatoes are easy to grow. Sow in a seed tray and germinate on a warm windowsill. Keep them in a heated greenhouse or conservatory. Depending on variety, some can be grown outdoors in the summer but do check the seed packet carefully before you buy – alternatively, ready-grown plants are available later in the month. It's also time to start planting new beds and borders. Garden centres often sell young perennial plants in smaller pots which are an economical way to fill the garden with colour for years to come. Shrubs can also be planted now, giving them the benefit of a full season of hopefully good weather to get established - as always, we recommend improving the soil using well-rotted farmyard manure or bone meal to give your plants the best possible start. If last summer's heatwave is repeated, ensure they get plenty of water too! As the new season begins, so new gardening trends appear - this year, keep a look out for new types of garden lighting and solar lights - much brighter and more reliable than before. Invest in some wind spinners these colourful metal garden ornaments are new items to help enhance your garden, and mirrors in particular, will add depth and perspective. Finally some seasonal highlights for March - The delicate flowers of hellebores, rhododendrons and camellias are also bursting into bloom, as are the scented blooms of viburnum. Spring is definitely on the way! Byron Lewis runs Lichfield Garden Centre at Curborough Countryside Centre in Lichfield. Telephone 01543 254306, visit the website at www.lichfieldgardencentre.co.uk or find them on Facebook and Twitter.
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Memories of a City
Recently, we were given some old photo-cards to have a look at. They were taken by Lichfield photographer, William Nicholls, who had a photography shop on Tamworth Street, where The Olive Tree restaurant is today. William Nicholls and his son ran the business between the 1880s and the 1900s. Unfortunately, we don’t know who these people are, but do you recognise anyone?
People of the Past
The photographs are of military men (with amazing love to be able to identify them. Email our feature moustaches!), young children and family portraits and, writer, Jono, at: jonocitylife@gmail.com in typical late-Victorian style, they are all looking rather glum and sombre! We know who took the photographs but we have no idea who any of these people are. So, if you see any family resemblances please have a look through your old family albums and see if you can spot your great-great grandfather! If you do know who any of these people might be please let us know as we’d
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Councillors Open Refurbished Leisure Centre
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ouncillor Bob Awty, Chairman of Lichfield District Council, along with Councillor Wilcox and Councillor Leytham, joined directors from Freedom Leisure to formally cut the ribbon to the newly refurbished Burntwood Leisure Centre on 31st January. The council’s leisure partner, Freedom Leisure, invested £1.6 million in partnership with LDC to modernise the building, making it more energy efficient and lessening its environmental impact, in a bid to reduce C02 by 392 tonnes a year, while also greatly improving the facilities on offer. Highlights include a brand new 70-station gym, a brand new state-of-the-art MyRide cycling studio; a brand new group exercise studio; a new Freedom Café serving Costa Coffee, and a new sauna and steam room. For further information, visit www.freedomleisure.co.uk/burntwood or call 01543 672439.
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ichfield Ladies Circle was proud to present a cheque for £350 to Friends 2 Friends, a social group for adults with learning difficulties in Lichfield.
The ladies raised the money by making Christmas wreaths and selling them, along with other festive gifts, at a Christmas Market held at the Guildhall in December.
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Blue Lily silver and opalite Tree of Life pendant - available from Dame Oliver’s
Crystal necklace – available from Lipstick, Powder & Paint
£4
Handpainted vanity mirror – available from Poppies Shabby Chic
Freshwater pearl bracelet – available from Gifts from the H rt
£395
Blue Lily chiffon scarves. Assorted colours and styles, all boxed - available from Dame Oliver’s
Perfect Gifts for Mum Treat the lady in your life to something special this Mother’s Day.
From £55
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£10 each
Opal and cubic zirconia sterling silver necklace – available from MW Jewellery & Repairs
£9.99
Shaun Leane cherry blossom stud earrings - available from City Jewellers
£32.50
Satchels and handbags, 100% genuine leather - available from Lichfield Cathedral Gift Shop
£18pp
G&T afternoon tea - available from The George Hotel
£8.99
Shaun Leane cherry blossom pendant - available from City Jewellers
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Sewing set, in a choice of colours - available from The Little Wool Shop Sewing box available from The Little Wool Shop
£9.99
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Sugared raspberry candle with scented herbs - available from Lichfield Cathedral Gift Shop
Pandora ‘Mum’ charm - available from ES Jewellery
£1.99
£3.99 each
£11.99
£16.40 Colourful scarves – available from Lipstick, Powder & Paint Luxury Belgian chocolates – available from The Tudor of Lichfield
Butterfly brooch – available from Gifts from the H rt
Treat Mum to a gift voucher for a St.Tropez Spray Tan or a Skin Rejuvenation treatment – available from Erase UK
Hazelnut Chocolate Chunk Biscuits - available from The Tudor of Lichfield
£9.35
Pandora 'Like Mother, Like daughter' charm available from ES Jewellery
£5.99
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Sophie Conran Rivelin pattern pastry fork set – available from Arthur Price
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Grey owl ornaments – available from Poppies Shabby Chic
£22 English Tea Shop Superfruits, a selection of organic teas – available from The Tudor of Lichfield
£325 Cherish picture frame in sterling silver – available from Arthur Price
Shaun Leane cherry blossom bracelet - available from City Jewellers Stockists: Lichfield Cathedral Gift Shop, 11 Bakers Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6NF. City Jewellers, 39 Market Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LA. Gifts from the H rt, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. Dyson Revivers, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY.
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Treat Mum to a gift voucher, which can be redeemed against classes, treatments or workshops – available from The Yoga Collective MW Jewellery & Repairs, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. Lipstick, Powder & Paint, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. Poppies Shabby Chic, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. Dame Oliver’s, 19 Dam Street, Lichfield, WS13 6AE. ES Jewellery, 1 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, WS13 6JP.
£70 Refurbished Hetty Hoover – available from Dyson Revivers
The Little Wool Shop, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2DY. The George Hotel, Bird Street, Lichfield, WS13 6PR. The Yoga Collective, 2 - 3 Quonians Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7LB. The Tudor of Lichfield, 32 Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LL. Erase UK, 1 Tudor Row, Lichfield, WS13 6HH. Arthur Price, 1 Britannia Way, Lichfield, WS14 9UY.
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What’s On in March
Thursday 7th March – Sunday 10th March Willow Words Installation showcasing poetry and prose written by visitors to the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum over the summer of 2018, inspired by Johnson’s willow. Venue: The Art Space at Stowe Pool Boat House Time: 11am – 3pm. Price: Free. For information call 01543 264 972 or email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk. Friday 8th March Staffordshire Archaeological and Historical Society Lutyens and The Great War, talk by Tim Skelton. Venue: The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield. Time: 7.30pm. Price: £3. Visitors welcome. For more information call 01543 416144 or visit the website at www.sahs.uk.net.
Saturday 9th March Lichfield Poets Readings on the water inspired by Johnson’s willow and the natural world. Venue: The Art Space at Stowe Pool Boat House Time: 12pm. Price: Free. For information call 01543 264 972 or email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk.
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'. Saturday 9th March Word Café A fair for word lovers! Interested in starting to write or just want a recommendation for your next read? Drop-in to meet readers, writers and poets from local groups over a cup of tea, and also discover the art of bookbinding with local craftsman Roy Fell. Venue: Guildroom, Lichfield Guildhall Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Price: Free. For information call 01543 264 972 or email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk. Wednesday 13th March U3A Meeting Becky Williams, coach and manager of the Lichfield Ladies Rugby Club, will talk about the coaching, organisation and financing of Lichfield Ladies. New members will be very welcome. Venue: Guildhall Lichfield. Time: 2-4pm. For further details visit www.u3asites.org.uk/Lichfield or call 07510 634476.
Tuesday 19 March Lichfield Beacon Probus March’s speaker will deal with the history of the South Staffordshire Railway. The Club meets regularly on the third Tuesday of each month with a speaker covering a topic of interest. Oher events are organised throughout the year for members, and on occasions their partners, to enjoy. Snooker and bowls (in season) is regularly played and there are gatherings for informal coffee mornings. Venue: St Matthews Sports and Social Club, Burntwood. Time: 2.30pm. Potential members who would like to come along. Please contact secretary, John Lundie, on 01543 264327 or email johnlundie833@gmail.com.
Thursday 21st March Lichfield Civic Society Meeting ‘Looking at Shops (Every Shop Front Tells a Story)’ by speaker
Ned Williams. Venue: The Lichfield Room, Wade Street Church Community Hall, Frog Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6HS. Time: 7.45pm. Price: Members and school students are free of charge. Visitors are always welcome (£3 at the door). Friday 22nd March Staffordshire Archaeological and Historical Society What Happened in Medieval Iceland, talk by Dr Chris Callow. Venue: The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield. Time: 8 pm: Price: £3. Visitors welcome. For more information call 01543 416144 or visit the website at www.sahs.uk.net.
Wednesday 27th March Stonnall Conservation Society Guest speaker is Pamela Sutton from TROOPAID. A wonderful organisation which helps soldiers injured in combat or training exercises who are admitted to hospital without any personal effects or clothing. They make up a GRAB BAG to enable a wounded serviceman to walk off the plane with dignity. Venue: Stonnall Youth and Community Centre, Main Street, Stonnall WS9 9EE. Time: 7.30pm.
Saturday 13th April Angels in Mind - Mind Body & Vintage Soul Event Card readers, reiki, massage, beauty, vintage, handmade, tea room and much more... Venue: The Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield. Time: 10.30am-4pm Free Admission Find us on Facebook (Angels in Mind) or contact us at angelsinmind10@outlook.com.
Saturday 27th April Fleamarket & Collectors Fair Buy, sell, swap, collectables, curios, memorabilia, antiques, stalls. Venue: Boley Park Community Hall, WS14 9XU. Time: 10am-2pm. Price: £10. For further information contact Phil on 01543263922/07828424683 or email philsmith432@hotmail.com.
Every Saturday Words Alive! A friendly reading, writing and hands-on activity club for 7-11 year olds who love words! Venue: The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum. Time: 10.30am-11.45am Price: £3, discounts for family groups and first session free. For information and booking: 01543 264 972 or email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk.
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