JANUARY 6, 2011 15p when sold New Year Mother Civic is Darts ace in ALSO INSIDE: honour as celebrates rocked by debut world nLetters –p8 surveyor slimming Hughes championship n TV starts on page 39 becomes success and co upset –turn Sport on MBE –p3 –page 5 –page 9 to back page n 66-68 Diocese is fifth in list of UK hotspots Talks on village CHURCHES ARE HIT survey results THE RESULTS of a comprehensive survey to BY THEFTS OF LEAD wdiisschoevse ro f cGonrecaetr nWs yralnedy residents will be dis- cussed by the parish council later this month. Great Wyrley Resi- dents Parish Plan Group, a voluntary non-political organisation, undertook the survey last year, can- vassing the thoughts of a THE DEVASTA- by TIM SPIERS 5,000 households in the Stepping out for the new year village and neighbouring TION caused by lead Landywood. thieves was high- [email protected] Around 25 per cent of lighted this week tinhgiesv aesr.e without protection from cwoalosu traleksesn l ifqruoimd sboyl uatinoanl ydsainbgb eda HARDY ramblers from rqeuteusrtnioedn naanidr etsh e rewsuelrtes when statistics rev- Gavin Drake, director of com- onto the surface. Great Wyrley embraced have now been collated ealed only four dioce- Dmiuonceicsaet oiofn Lsi cfhofri etlhd,e wBhiischho cpo vaenrds deMalre rDs roaukgeh ta tdod kendo: w“Snc breatpt emr eatnadl twheea thmeru tdo caomndp letseo gthgye pbyri sthese gorf o1u1p ,m wehmicbhe rcso min- ses had suffered more churches across Staffordshire – they should refuse to accept metal parish’s New Year walk. its steering group. break-ins than Lich- Chealnpn oouctk b –y rceaplloerdt inong arnesyi duennutssu taol fifr otmhe.y don’t know where it’s come tuErniegdh toyu-fti vtoe tackpleeo tphlee raAismedo bnyg thet hseu rveiyss wuaess field. behaviour they might see at “Twenty years ago if this sort of annual three-mile trudge the insistence that Great Specialist church insurer ch“uTrhchee bs.iggest security measure athsikn igf haanpyptheninegd wthaesn s paecroepdle would onT Jhaen uevaeryn t1, . which first gWryeerlne yb eltp rlaensedr, vweist h i9t5s EmSittLnehoicordceuc rh iltenaefLh i srewttieihnhlaaadaecs r o ntckimlin rn c6i aaam,02 rnl 0C egdc 1ilhl nae0eMaai,rlm lgmaelpuyscnus eectff.bihotrvieorenehmdsdg--, wotrmdhiuasee“““rrmk IPSte ctn aataoia’sfoeltlgn , i nio ecsg ffe ieroohtcmwa merabc tnopuohehor ousutuaeksehrnrrr edsig i an, neci”tttgs ho sh h uouwattwenhrhrn hhas cee aahtbi tchbvitlehdhe ueisg..ea i iil vrasldecaan i oanlnduos cg ftreestt e heaooonefffl stcatooaela eE“nppIrm rctmrCoc solvhst metie usotdlooir elast csS deasih n ety,atcits cthr seuaharsiurlpa tia,rcdo tcrnfp rhiaotcmyhuenie ns eniyftn yomdhgha reawao ldtstrvhe . eiirenn.ne” Ago 1 knr8oegon8eloin7e-f aOcftrbrheoenowfmGDegdmr eaeerf enin sesttdn hp hah ibwmitsreta heieevecreW r ink l lseitl ytlen oaiesrtno e.agobln evedta2 yoreec0h srkrp0 aS s7r0n,Mc0o adowvp.gau iaeedratrldyest-- uvhblpakoieegepalwTrptrlsoa te tenhecg eda iireenislb nnr tybetagawi ayncc boadt tfoif.isoytr vt r herimctbeq silsetuehoahpesseotnoe,eisu no ltwlygndsadr h ec oftnifouobecotlhndpesr- Combined figures made 2010 listed buildings is be damaged and Their direct insurance services ishioners pulled together and the parish council the third-worst year on record for then not repaired because normal director, John Coates, said: “With to ensure the traditional with both producing lead thefts from churches in the roofers don’t have the expertise. lead and other valuable metals event went ahead. brand new newsletters. UK, with a total of 1,484 claims “We really do need a crackdown fetching high prices on world The treacherous wea- Another concern for made to the insurer at a cost of on this.” markets, it’s not surprising that ther had caused changes residents was that of more than £3million. All Lichfield diocese churches criminals have been hard at work to the route, while Coun- inconsiderate parking. With church funds often not big are now covered by SmartWater, stripping churches and exposing cillor Brian Wood who is Trevor Lowbridge, enough to afford extra security or technology which can forensically them to the elements. renowned for organising chairman of the Great CCTV, many historic listed build- link stolen metal to the church it “The key message we have tried the event, was struck Wyrley Residents Parish and will continue to try to down with ill health. Plan Group which was Extra day off for children get across is that theft of Adrian Ball stepped in set up in 2008, hailed the metal isn’t a crime that as walk leader. survey as a success. simply affects the church Councillor Sue Wood, “We believe this is the CanhaP reUixsPttsmrIaLa Sd s aabpytr’ esaa hRiko.uplgidealeeyy f soc llhobowoiln eugn jtohyreeidrscwahtfetirelsder rtneho net afCfiurhnsrttci tsrit oemntsuianrsng ch eaodsl i bhtdhaaecyky ot shthoe o otsuoclihdleo.ltosl bdttcthhihuee“eeuvisIl mrap tdc seii thnstoihe angpaastsl cite.tnar haingmsend uide ripd m ctpeehopopvmaraeettmncr h ytdu ado nsooau innayr- wamhwwloneaahty“rd ssIo o t hfaaIh h uh wlasuaoseusamsvbr csbhe a c talasneisymnodsu,d sd m cegt.h,wo l uta oagsdad aisdc v iatsyedthhr aw:eaua k tapmf“e ol Iinkaertt ppgfruluaeiaanvrls“rrdlAegiie edPsnedlrhets a tthn taorac oin toktsushudeh’g e nns hhP vuc G aiilrtwelarsov,ewn ”e en a hsyshwtoe e awWea adsks nya b e aprdievtd lr 2ehee.en5ayer- After returning to school on Tuesday “With our disabled facilities still in lives.” ill – and after the bad per cent return, which I (January 4), pupils at Redbrook Hayes use we were able to keep the pupils in In November, thieves weather as well.” was initially quite disap- Primary were then told to stay at home school until home-time on Tuesday, but struck at Christ Church “I didn’t want the regu- pointed with, you find it’s the following day as a burst pipe they were given Wednesday off so we in Lichfield, causing lars to be let down and a big amount when com- caused hundreds of pounds of damage. could get the pipe fixed. water to pour into the Adrian and Mary made pared to other similar The school was one of many across “You can’t run a school efficiently vestry. sure this didn’t happen. surveys. the region to suffer as a result of the without the main toilets being in use. David Hartley, assis- “I want to express a “We now hope the sub-zero temperatures. “We anticipate that there is several tant warden at Christ massive thank you for council will adopt it so we The pipe which runs through the hundred pounds worth of damage to Church, said at the time: their help because other- can move forward and outside toy shed to the main toilet both the pipe and the contents of the “At first there was wise we may not have make Great Wyrley and system inside, has been destroyed by shed. outrage among the had a walk this year. Landywood an even the arctic blast. “Normal teaching will resume on parishioners, but then “It is always a popular better village to live in,” All of the toys inside the shed have Thursday and staff members have the realisation that this event and we will endea- he added. been damaged and will need to be remained on site to ensure that the sort of thing happens all vour to make sure it goes The proposals will be replaced along with a new fuse box. children do not miss out on any work the time hit home, so ahead next year, hope- discussed at a full parish Penny Carter, deputy head at the St which has been disrupted during this they were resigned to the fully under better cir- Walk marshalls, from back left; Keith Wilcox, Pat Jones, Pam Ball, and Gordon council meeting on Michael’s Road school, said: “When the time.” fact they can’t stop it.” cumstances.” Bridge, with Sheila Hawkins, and walk leader Adrian Ball at the front Wednesday January 19. Page 2 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011 thechronicle Warmth scheme marks its 10th anniversary Traders are hoping for A SCHEME that helps to protect vulnerable people the NHS and National Energy Action, the national fuel diabetes, arthritis, terminal illness, mental health issues and in Cannock and Lichfield from illness due to cold and poverty charity. mobility difficulties. damp condition is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The scheme is managed in Cannock and Lichfield by Health Through Warmth relies on community workers The districts are among 15 areas where npower’s Health Slapuinrictha iHn o2m00e2 ,I mmporroev tehmaenn 2t ,1A0g0e nvcuyl,n earnadb lsei nrecsei dietsn tosf fhicaivael sreiofenrsr,i ning cpleuodpinleg t oi nthfoer smchaetimone , aanbdou otf fehrosw fr eHe eaawltahr eTnehsrso usegsh- a bumper Through Warmth scheme has been running. More than been referred. Warmth operates, the links between ill health and cold, damp 62,500 referrals have been received over the decade. Vulnerable residents who have a cold and damp related living conditions, signs to look for and how to make a referral. It assists vulnerable residents whose health is made worse illness, including patients waiting to be discharged from hos- Each referral is assessed individually by the local Health by cold, damp living conditions. pital, who need help with heating and insulation measures Through Warmth co-ordinator and funding is accessed from year in 2011 The scheme works by assisting with the installation of maybe eligible for help from npower’s Health Through a variety of sources like the npower Health Through Warmth appropriate heating and insulation measures and offering Warmth scheme. Crisis Fund, government grants and charitable funds to help energy efficiency advice. Illnesses that can be adversely affected by cold, damp living pay for the installation of appropriate heating and insulation Health Through Warmth was set up in partnership with conditions include respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, measures. TRADERS in Hednesford are hoping for a MEET YOUR Chelliah has helped to keep Tamil language alive bumper 2011 with the help of a new ‘shop local’ campaign. REPORTERS Residents are being urged to support independent Top surveyor named businesses as part of Find it in Hednesford, run by the Hednesford Traders Association. The campaign has been initiated after a recent rise in the number of new shops opening in Hednesford town centre. Additions include Hed- nesford Cycles –the first Display cycle shop to open in Hed- nesford for 45 years – MBE in honours list Harley Davidson special- of old ists Hogparts UK Ltd and Chase Computer 01T9im02 S 3p1i9e3rs63 CfoolFnloisnwudsl t aiton nitns . fHroemdn eostfhoredr photos recent ventures from the group; the Shop Hednes- NORTON Canes His- THE government’s maintaining a strictly apo- “When I opened the letter ford lottery, an official torical Society and leading quantity sur- litical stance. and read the words ‘The website and the Family History Group is veyor who has helped livTesh we itfha thhise rw-oiffe- tSwhoy,a mwahlao Pmriinmd.e. .’,M I iwnaisst bear ffhleads. it in satnrneeotu npacertmye wntil l tbhea ht elda shtoalrdti nthg ea yne aerx.hibition to to keep the Tamil lan- in Armada Close, initially “I had to look at the enve- to mark the April 29 Instead of a January guage and culture worked for contractors in lope to check whether it had wedding of Prince Will- evening meeting the alive in the Midlands Oxford building motorways been sent to the right iam to Kate Middleton. society is inviting people Sa0r1a9h0 H2 a3z1e9l4w9o0od hMhaoBns Eobu eirnes nt’ hl iaesw tN.aerwde Yde atrh’es dtbaeenAfsoicfgrytene ir nbm r hLoidevoaginneddsgion. ntgo, htaoe lpcSoihnnrgsou ptlo-- amsadi“tdnW drueohtsweessnn.. aI nrIdet a clirissiee dd afio t rh gaar fdee,aw It PBmrraLoonpimnaeldgreaityny sg SIWndeidrhrveietipcceetehonsor du esonoentf, fwCtroaoo moncode m s1R 0eLoa aiambdlr o oatnnorg yJ4 aptionnm uNB.aourryrtn 1otn5- Chelliah Yogamoorthy of shire, where he worked for honour.” Market Street and vice There will be a display An0n1a9b0e2l 3M1o94tt9r9am 1TithmAsfnLnriu9aeaiogoo Hcr8 mttnemvhvhi7h’enoisiefe, ne l nci y bleSgcyjpaodsueli, rrrclt d cs teishyfa,t oc .st oo mf eaiLrooadaBm wlrae e m 1i ynnhewtrt5ehk tmoha a,oea etsyri f oa n H eho l iagaqanriepfhrBuggut aosaheaarnd1,srmw ninics9 ttahti aat 7isinhoeyitia2nnnddayes-, yaticstwamnrhuoetfauet guHaertyennvh 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nnnocniioilnnhddgstfl remains a trustee. as head of a 12-strong team awarded an MBE for serv- “Hednesford is likely to Norton Canes Commu- In his time with the group, is to ensure the agency pro- ices to HM Prison Feather- become even more nity Partnership and which teaches members of vides the best value for stone and to the community attractive to shoppers merged with the family the local Tamil community money in the way it spends in Cannock Chase. next year when a number history group earlier this how to read and write in on a range of services from Jean Wilson, 73, a of developments, includ- year. their native language, he grass cutting and lighting to member of Shenstone ing the redevelopment of Meetings are held in broadened its scope to keeping the roads open in Parish Council for over 30 the lower end of Market the library with visiting include wider cultural con- the recent snow and ice. years and best known for her Street, come to fruition. speakers. cerns such as music and The 64-year-old, who is work with Little Aston Com- “That’s why we believe dancing. based at The Cube in Birm- munity Association, has also 2011 will be the year that £30,000 Under his leadership, it ingham city centre, has received the MBE for serv- Hednesford really fulfils Chris Feehan became established as the notched up 23 years both in ices to the community. its potential. 01902 313131 ext 3213 Midland Tamil Cultural his job with the government Picking up a CBE is “We really hope local for club infopErimcmtauairlt eiyoson ut oar nd aAitrssts isotycsio aautnnidogn le, csttuburrdeienrnsg ttison gte aancinhd aroglHeen ewc yits haa itndhd e o Thfa ismh iivsl o slcauhwnotaoalr.rd y: FCStroaalofnfnocerilds sChRhirrieids eRtroe,p ghilmearte enR to.bTehret Chelliah Yogamoorthy MBE pdaleilso ctpholveee fgrae ntf tobares httiihcn eidmn udsese plavenends- BURNTWOOD Rugby cannockchron@expressand dent businesses they’ve Club has been awarded a star.co.uk Responders group grows in strength got on their doorsteps.” £30,000 grant from Hednesford Traders Staffordshire Environ- For advertising call Association is also mental Fund. SAM BROAD on appealing for volunteers The money will be used 01543 465331 to take an active role in towards a planned exten- www.yourchronicle.com A COMMUNITY first responders group covering lectively attended to 200 incidents. CFR groups are still keen to recruit more new members especially its steering group. sion to the clubhouse at Alice on at the area around Penkridge and Huntington has made up of people from all walks of life and the those who are available during the daytime. Volun- Both business owners its ground off Sportsway. gone from strength to strength in its first full year in Penkridge and District CFR group is a classic teers on call have a radio and emergency equipment and non-business owners The club wants to operation. example of this. and usually respond from their home either in their are invited to apply for provide two extra chang- village hall Its volunteers have been trained by West Mid- Leigh Rogers, group founder and co-ordinator, own car or in the group’s marked vehicle. positions by calling their ing rooms, install a dis- lands Ambulance Service to nationally-recognised enjoyed responding so much he decided to join West Although the ambulance service provides CFR sales and marketing abled lift and create a ALICE in Wonderland standards to respond to life-threatening emergen- Midlands Ambulance Service full-time, beginning in schemes with all necessary support and training, team on 01543 899695. new entrance to the is being staged at Cann- cies prior to the arrival of an ambulance. post as an emergency care assistant before progress- schemes are self-funded. Hednesford Traders upstairs function room. ock Wood and Gentle- In remote, hard to reach areas, community first ing to his current role as a technician. His mother, This means members are continuously fundrais- Association was set up in Planning permission shaw Village Hall on responders can provide vital emergency treatment Dee, is also now a qualified responder. ing to find money for essential responder kits and September 2009 with the has already been January 30 as part of the while an ambulance is en route. Others among the team include: group trustee running costs. help of promotional part- obtained for the £100,000 Live and Local series. Penkridge and District Community First Respon- chairman, Mike Tym, a teacher and former senior These kits include an automated external defibril- nership Chase 3 and scheme. Oxfordshire Theatre ders Group (CFR) was initially founded in July 2009, officer in the Special Constabulary; his daughter lator for resuscitation, oxygen and masks, bandages, Hednesford Town Coun- Chairman Mick Miles Company is presenting with support from the local Round Table and the Sarah, a project analyst for a banking group who is a pulse oximeter, suction equipment, and blood pres- cil. It is made up of said: “It is good new for the show at the Buds Hatherton Country House Hotel. The team went also a St John Ambulance volunteer; David Wiles a sure monitors amongst other vital equipment. around 15 member busi- the rugby club and the Road venue. operationally live just a few months later with their tree surgeon and lifeguard; and Damon Galliers and Mr Rogers explained: “At present we now have nesses and is controlled other sports that operate For ticket details, call first two trained members. Becky Drury, both student nurses. most of the emergency equipment that we require by a steering group of her and it will be good for 01543 674993. The group now boasts 11 members, who have col- Four others are awaiting training but the group is but gradually this will need replacing.” three members the community.” CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011Page 3 thechronicle Info plea Councils share services to save cash Show is on killing BACK office services are now being shared by two recent announcement of the cuts in grants that The leader of Stafford Borough Council, Council- a hit for neighbouring councils in a move that will ultimately councils across the country will get from the Govern- lor Mike Heenan, said: “We are ahead of the game save hundreds of thousands of pounds. ment to run their services. compared with many local authorities who may now The chief executives of Cannock Chase District But as well as making considerable savings the have to consider, or who are in the early stages of renewed Council and Stafford Borough Council signed an move is designed to save jobs while improving considering, a shared services plan. hospice agreement to share their back office information quality of service to residents. “We have our first shared services up and running technology and building control services from the Initial as we look to find a considerable amount of savings start of this year. over the next four years which is due to less money A number of other functions are expected to be Councillor Neil Stanley, leader of Cannock Chase coming in from central Government.” DETECTIVES have made a fresh shared over the next 12 months including revenue District Council, said that there would be savings But he said the shared service agenda was not A FUNDRAISING stage show star- appeal for information on the murder of and benefits service, human resources and the legal for the two authorities of £250,000. He said he hoped just all about making savings for the future but also ring a former Hollyoaks in Rugeley has a Burntwood businessman –six months services. greater savings were achievable. to improve things. raised more than £700 for charity. on since he was gunned down. Savings earmarked from sharing services in the “The initial savings will be split between the two. “A decision to share a service can only be taken if West Side Story was performed by Richard Deakin, aged 27, was shot 2011-2012 financial year have been put at around That’s the first figure. Things will pan out as time it will maintain or enhance the level of service we Staffordshire-based theatre company twice in bed in his home in Chasetown £250,000 for the councils. It comes in the wake of the goes by,” Councillor Stanley said. provide,” he said. TrEAD at The Rose Theatre on Decem- on July 5. Two men in their early 20s ber 19. It raised £720 for Acorns Chil- have been arrested in connection with dren’s Hospice. the killing and are on bail. Recognition for 15-year-old Victoria Cross recipient The show starred Helen Noble, who An appeal featuring chilling CCTV played Abby Davies in Hollyoaks, and images showing a hitman walking her acting and dancing husband through the back garden of Mr Deakin’s Graham Tudor who has starred in home, in Meadway Street, featured on Delight at memorial several West End shows. the BBC’s Crimewatch programme last Mr Tudor, who is originally from month. Chadsmoor, said: “A lot of people Staffordshire Police is offering a braved the conditions to be there and £20,000 reward for information which the show as a sell-out. We were joined leads to a conviction. onstage by the kids of TrEAD Cannock Dramatic pictures broadcast on and the response was a standing Crimewatch showed the masked killer to hero young soldier ovation at the end of the show and the carrying a sawn-off shotgun in a plastic massive bonus was a large amount bag. raised.” Cameras captured the gunman The husband and wife team behind walking past a Wendy house and chil- TrEAD are looking for youngsters to dren’s buggies before disappearing into take part in a production of High School tDhdinhroe.Teiu av Hhhskeeeonei n u l gbeg stosyuewst naw itimcnnhhe taaae ionnrcn Aec a aoh wh m lbimeosal p assbinln cheikscuodeee tt.Ve. e2 na 7au -flxyteehearaav rwlil-n oaCglldk o triMnhsager hmafaAtesem reF oxsOrepieRraieMnls gsE eftRdoo r h chiosiaum dnsecelhiillgefl hro aort Sa6wf4tatTateshfhr fb oeRhur eedrh igsedeihridmeoi rd,ie en nwi nRath, e 1polg8aa is9tumee2prre e vantreght’sde,e d dg iN rin5ea o0dvtr ehhti.hnee 4fnrMrepiothuTTmmyeshh i aS aeecTrca n ushltcdae hooi lsno6esudl p ap Jaaomtultynre le L J fyT oiaw ustfrnotee iclrlussehl sdat tiihoarlsodnyeyonr os1nsGena 1inrgm r. ehuibenetnen sc y ,hC esbsataetoarartmiwrsrtt tmyteii.wnneunggo- Businessman Mr Deakin, who died Staffordshire soldier at the Athlone Workhouse. 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ITTAloH0 dlsfBtfo H1r ietfotin ro9rhsshEilmee1 sedfebe si. ogr eocrs C5derthien pon Ahrdsawawmigaef@mlnit srsnhl.kec. vleb er h eebwo lCr daHeni lseh aiolnveT a uabbe -hmTre cunsu hhbfst rfseeeeaesp vrrttdmRlv ee aadaieanbscyidmmtn, ee ho nafr Foon.oedcenrl raa bdo.e y0 rriH-mon8rmuuio4gavatn5 roaei0agyrlll killers off the streets.” in October 2008, but Mr unmarked grave in the same Detectives believe those behind the McCann was in hospital and graveyard as my parents,” he Bumper event for murder have links to the Wolverhamp- could not attend. said. ton, Tipton or Coseley areas. The 83-year-old has now “I would like to thank every- wrestling fanatics Anyone with information should call visited Cornamagh Cemetery, in one who has helped to get the Staffordshire Police on 01785 233600 or Athlone, to see the memorial memorial. It took a long time but Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. that has been provided. it is now there.” GRAPPLE fans can expect a bumper Drummer Flynn was awarded Thomas Flynn is generally afternoon of wrestling in Cannock next Concerns as his VC during the Indian regarded to be the youngest ever month. Mutiny in November 1857 but recipient of the VC. The American Superslam Wrestling event, billed as “an X-Factor star girl is missing quality spectacular”, will be staged at the Prince of Wales Centre on Sunday, February 27, at 3pm. POLICE have appealed for help Tickets are £15 for adults, £10 for tracing a 15-year-old Burntwood girl concessions and £45 for families of four. whLoa wureennt mMicsCsianugl eoyn Bwoaxsi nlga sDt asye.en at oCfafilcle tohne 0 1C5h4u3r c5h7 8S76tr2e.et venue’s box her Chasetown home and offers believe she may now be in Birmingham. Charity shop in She is described as white, slim, 5ft 6ins tall, with long, straight, dark appeal for items brown hair. Inspector Jed White, commander of Lichfield neighbourhood policing unit, A CHARITY shop in Cannock town said: “We’re obviously concerned for centre has issued an appeal for new Lauren’s safety due to her age and the donations of items to sell. number of days she’s been missing. Mary Barrett, assistant manager of “Lauren has links with the Birming- the British Heart Foundation store in ham area and we’re appealing for Market Place, said they had suffered a anyone who knows her whereabouts, or drop in donations due to the big freeze. Lauren herself, to contact us.” Edward McCann of Burntwood who launched efforts for a memorial for Drummer Call 01543 505109 to arrange collec- Call police on 0300 123 4455. The memorial for Drummer Thomas Flynn V C Thomas Flynn tion. Page 4 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011 thechronicle Grant boost available Sporting fashion day Paint fun time BURNTWOOD community groups can hard to run valuable clubs and services for THE sixth annual Care Interna- Last year’s it raised a record £60,000 to tbievgei nth taot asptaprlyte fdo ro nfu Jnadninuga rtyh r1o.ugh an initia- Touorw nre sCidoeunntcsi,l aanndd, aBlornomg fworitdh LBiuvrinngtw, owode Ctiaonnnalo cksp Cohrtass ed iany t hwe islpl ribneg .held on wsuoprpko. rt the charity’s poverty-fighting to help The Burntwood Community Chest will wanted to offer them an extra funding boost. The event, for teams from the Care International works in more allow organisations in the town to apply for a “So, if you are a Burntwood community fashion and foot-wear industries, than 70 countries. Projects include grant of up to £200 to spend on local projects. group, remember to apply for a Burntwood raises funds for development agency micro-financing to help garment troops The money can be used to fund community Community Chest grant in the new year.” Care International. It will be taking workers, shoemakers and tailors to activities, equipment, training or volunteer- For an application form visit www.lich- place on May 21. start or expand small businesses. ing opportunities. fielddc.gov.uk/burntwoodcommunitychest or The event attracts teams from The event is sponsored by Prima Councillor Helen Fisher, Lichfield District pick one up from the Old Mining College designer labels like Gucci, Mulberry Solutions, one of the UK’s leading sup- A PAINTBALL centre Council’s cabinet member for community Centre in Chasetown. Applications run to and Timberland and retailers includ- pliers of IT solutions to the clothing, near Penkridge is rally- services, said: “Community groups work February 28. ing John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. footwear and accessories markets. ing locals to raise funds for ex-servicemen who Part-time speed signs have been wounded in combat. Project Paintball, at Redhill, is hosting a char- ity paintballing tourna- ment on Saturday, Jan- uary 29, to raise money for Help for Heroes. for safer school roads Businesses and groups of friends, or anyone wishing to support the cause, are invited to form teams of five for a knock- Helen Bensley out competition. Top carer ToPmrkoipnrsioento sra id:R “iPchaianrtd- FLASHING speed signs have been put at five On the trail of a cycle challenge bhaalvliinngg ai s lauagllh , aibno uat Chase schools as part of a county-wide initiative. mock-war zone, but in Helen is Chancel Primary School, Rugeley, Fulfen Primary, Burntwood, reality, war is far from Hazel Slade Primary, Littleton Green Primary Schol, Hunting- fun. honoured Ciawtno oasndSTuuvi,eh cnecavaec cnoee tifdmnlis ’oss stWno ec,p vh ewodrenoloeh go jvsceealocisncrchm ts etio ottsteooo sbwfln r srea eao Handfmsctei uerlgf acoJirhteu sa t sSfnnchr actcuoehhrhma eoefsri opdcy2rloe s 0,ltu etaPmo dns petspttnha yhoSrke uw te rze tpioionsdltnflideg debmSe esoe,t f nbsdaa cMeeurfhfrfero.iao itarrno dfmclgrssho o hp.pmnierrg aote vhka eC e std ioesm uptcooene nebstddye. wawehdtehi TV nltipthhcnOo heie iLnm C sFUgtapo aMNbnrrrioenTtokvssoneEt eca kr Etknyrae R danyCCi S flhoia. nmawThissrmeaehaar ieiddtslos---, ttwtwhhhah“TeeirWno hh,i gdsaee eoh rrat wseaHolh v a ec iernslase putu a epfsatloxepio rtp. o ip”Hdeerrosrtei izorestefoonh et mcrosfues oeideesr- epaoSihhaeclflncraeoadd STHAcotnmdsteeohv i hi ierrrlncooieeDaellldeonr c eyyMd cEmi e. cn neaCee raVo pig xnejavrnBmOoa -sdereptinipee Tad nhdhunei,rp Ei eo arhbisknwrnnnsrDl eigoeotds anrlD v syhna s gcw, itee ia ni dahpmancowhldree .ewr eeprlh mtckarra hlaCo odrbHt ersfayodyeeiweroen rer o,rhm r od nvmlfeosrhoo iorw’ek cC oorc f ecsC kmnikahIsrl s a irnse feeh etnootrs nooga-fr nthdef tmi feiotvvseetacahc.eeeedletkdpesrrr--, womtpaornreoliLt“CoddtrTtvyoe o oueeh u rolndsfiiansos c t uvt rtohhysoe mnue’ iSr cCragyyhtaht ok awetgpu fedapeoafnno irpnitctronnuhtikidfl,o leil tsaalnomhhegrenr et i diworMt naoe twiiu ihtrtkahetieeeuan d hmf tmMduaktpoaiiv epccrevnaatetm“Teoeee.lhr I t trln htiytdbyeehash eo c eeta tie notstslrest iieo pas vrrstpmm avad oheaosue rlurfpieeplps tder yttoe-colid:hiht rile haun“vi.saeid mRretgn,eT r e mc sagoayheb o saac c eeumtaccpr2d 2hhto2nop0 mt 0saros0dhrmwamdtsomuo a f ilipaotrnetnp lphenh cltirhg hshytcee ul ayio zi yzindcn zlu.sotsoos e oh glninoauntdnn ae ai ent temctse ssoptse s n ypcedoI hh.tsh st”rwphaauae aorevvinrmtowilyeeeo--ll mDttafmMTrFsoheeisroeorieacoTCetanrc nrsegu hieehots na’ltnssrme rg ahzta t t aalsaib eaoiytnnvelde rfBi e ed njaravuw. iC i nTrtotulsbhoce dhrttpBih neowam ekh mdleiit etaeekelrs h asls nYee Rp ee k, ted in oeseevraVapa.t Rx orshayedtt liowlu ienuedlmmnbsreeaneiisnddyyeesr--’ pabidtmewctnhhlaoraauiofITdeeociynobnnm k oh’Ptnsro,tt meorinbhe’pnoadna snsaajg0 p ll eTtitil 8flmencn.i-rac4tot sreteoy e,e5shnbP e.waem uia, oa0rr mwlkrpibta 5lcn .ia ew8anftsr– ol.ibglsps1lnra h 1r e aalRof5imln op j8iVertd1 ocs ch Ih ro2ttPaaoeer--- Hpheothtwjfoohofnaeeibefr FHillrhhit sl lpce ier a caceeetiaannolvnlni,nicent no eesgchltnw ht ane isr Sti,ni.ait neh ndasSwagsctue:d’y le ho hmno“sieei eHvuoovtern ghi , eehpse dcsbedldeuoaloauyeteis wsurti r an sdhagrpa nlo u a ioniu euussrssegedtrhe not vsef n a ceidb fedoreoli otyerf sawwhre fyr tmlwt nme a hdhrha taasepeeehelot nrcis arxudbedvoCye ttrbe c egr hreaalifhsvnaoieoy nrg oio fisr enn twfhmu. a. ighott”toisnihhec tenolehkddeeerf,, gdfapDinorraairgaaPAocry umk tRtnp niiitt mOnmenidooTqs D eeapouC nUlCaseeatV hsrheC nwe olafenE ewrixs svoloR.tpeldcimi seSklblir Loetltein oeonDoho i sfktaeapa auiavrnnkrdioddlagee-- fackctstwPsoohccohperhr hhu“Caeipit Tolpmoehtpnrod omehoteiutranldra yren eewarhgeec n tyfhs hpoayfoi tclaiiyrn uricnoaSes dCii rtugfar tscaah loei nnerhoyltaau ornwhscosttnaei it.oeai snladmcsv l n 2ida seldo0 rylci atato sem lmhrmossra uere h possaian cJohtssad,oooa wtH femzsrhefas sfoi a andesnama nz t crdsdietestBiid ih sv etlpfb:e .tfdead o ueer Stus“wwrtnd sT elrpa hhiantihbarnheedctdlirnngeeoees-, swntiba£bmOmioyny2eelhemI iw0dsptCd it h 0crB ea ohaho,o lemn0avst luwc i0eiesissmknCwan 0attisgs ch oann-ial llnnnegdeuon wcsn osvdppdea koieeotr a slc arbdfoeOfirk alete j cttl oeiacey 8yhnrFckntcmk t uflos oA miauirrpfslacepe stiv inassserleto.t.iinddaor f-l, Tafe hJrttPMeeaUn nihaLcBunmienaaG efrigoOnyer Esrde Ca RpAaAleSnr n mwn–cudaoisytcn.h kb aNe an– ed jwotiafyt-- Caregiver of the Year award. 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Session to “ It’s great when you think that we compete give blood with major trails in Scot- FORMER The Apprentice star being questioned by 12in glove the Docklands-based hospice’s land and Wales who Kate Walsh has been interviewed puppet Harry. service. receive money and DONORS can give by a puppet for a digital campaign Kate sprang to fame after fin- The puppet is based on Harry tourism grants.” blood in Hednesford for children’s hospice Richard ishing runner-up on The Appren- Singh, a young adult at Richard Anyone interested in tomorrow (Friday). House. tice. Lord Sugar’s right-hand man House and was created by chil- hiring a bike to experi- Sessions take place at Kate, aged 29, from Hednesford, Nick Hewer is also taking part in dren there. The real Harry has ence the route can con- Our Lady of Lourdes presents Live From Studio Five on the Harry’s Million campaign received care there for the past tact Swinnerton Cycles church hall in Uxbridge Channel Five. She agreed to be which aims to raise £1 million over nine years and now works one day Frank Rusinek, left, of Heath Hayes, and Andrew Humpheson, of Chase on 01889 575170 or visit Street from 1.30-3.30pm filmed for the Facebook campaign three years for children who use a week at the hospice. Terrace, work on extending part of the Monkey Trail cycle track www.bikechase.co.uk and 4.30-7.30pm. CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011Page 5 thechronicle Talk on stalled £100m retail complex Rachel’s half the TALKS on new plans for the delayed Friars- was originally given the green light by council- interest remaining high. The original planning gate shopping development in Lichfield are due lors four years ago. Since then, the proposed consent called for work to begin within five woman she was to be held this month. complex, which will also include a hotel and years, but Lichfield District Council has now Lichfield District Council says there are no cinema, has been rocked by setbacks. extended the timescale to December 2012. major changes to the development. However, it It was dealt a major blow when Advantage Following the public consultation a detailed will now feature just one “anchor” store instead West Midlands pulled its five per cent share of final planning application will be submitted to of the two originally proposed. the total cost. the district council. The amended plans are expected to go on Lichfield District Ventures director Emrys The council has pledged that Friarsgate, display from the middle of the month. Jones said Friarsgate was still regarded as a built by developer S Harrison, will be open for A SLIMMER from The £100m Birmingham Road development strong scheme commercially with occupier business by 2015. Lichfield has scooped a regional award after Three-spired building given £100,000 for repairs shedding more than half of her body weight in less than two years. Grant for masonry Rachel Joint, aged 38, has lost 10 stone in 18 months by attending the Rosemary Conley diet and fitness class in Tamworth. Rosemary Conley CBE, presented the Diet & Fitness magazine regional work at cathedral slimmer of the year 2011 award to Rachel at an exclu- sive ceremony in Leicester- shire. Rachel, who used to weigh 18st 7lb and wear a dress size 24 to 26, is now LICHFIELD Cathedral has been named as one of delighted to be a svelte size six English cathedrals to receive grant money Dump the humps is 8 to 10. towards the cost of urgent masonry repairs. Since reaching her target weight of 8st 7lb she has The famous three-spired building is to receive £100,000 maintained her slimline from the Wolfson Foundation and Cathedrals Fabric plea from councillor figure by continuing to Commission for England. attend the classes run by The money will help pay for repairs to stonework in the Lady Nicky Webb. Chapel, as well as conservation of the Herkenrode Glass which Rachel’s weight caused is due to be fully restored. The 16th century Herkenrode her a series of health prob- windows are one of the Cathedral’s greatest treasures. lems, including fertility Projects DoTrhbeer ,V Dereya nR oefv Lericehnfdie lAdd, rsiaaind ibsys uheesr, dwochtiocrh tow laoss ea wdveiisgehdt Super slimmer Rachel Joint before her weight loss the cathedral was “extremely to increase the chances of grateful” for the support from conception. planned CthFeC EW.olfson Foundation and poFuanidlsin, gt het on owd rmopu mt-ohfe- And he was very pleased that two went down the adoption Lichfield Cathedral had been route, but the doctors still ydsdCLtweeoiiarvRTcawoneehr Renracr.fs etUel itsosetH o oStwrltoredw hTear BiaaaEtssrittoa EoydhiabionesSedn na r: dWt rTphas .“rrilerOoolue lwjnHesi eanteecpa m dtdltfsma his otonn ehifnann rsil nntuitaanohgcitsndgeeest tfcrcuGitaioeae mlrucMtbadohelese dgwresg n fd ienifDanirnrlsoasslooeat lmr dsnahbtw , caoa etfiedr rihvave eeelte ss chh cLapuyoceaiiarehdm tvdrea:aee Hey rl n“ t laeCThjetjortulnhehyu k saega recft epnabo ngseecnerrs liytto,anat iadanengitldeosrt.-l cwbqwmtluhaluoieycRrateu k ehtstacl. io tdhmclti yhw aob yaenneow fl ec wf tbseedeoeeasc liaith dhgdo uo ahaf:btw v“ tyiaI fce dcuthht o ohlweieu plcerndalth dd sidoioi eblohnanddceof rt sfbhreoeiuruetnrcipysrtt- you think you are on one track full restoration. Fittest. cbroeumatc etu tnaolk otnhnoegws ean nc idcri cruycomuums thsatanavcneec set.”os nreea“eIldtl y i st obn eorgwaini stshe a atts ht ehw eeb h aaulrardng ecweno trlokyf wane“ iIgth’astm baarnizldilin amgn yt latiofme l oohusaens t sn uocowhf If all goes to plan, and the £980,000 from other friends and changed completely. trust receives the right level of partners to complete the East “Nothing can beat this funding on time, the team can End restoration. feeling of being healthy and begin watering the section in Worship full of energy. I now feel on tPbhyaTe rT khaB,em b oerfwotrwololrwoetwehcno iRn ploo gcaL kdpos,ac 2Lkr5tisc ahoCnffid ae tnl2hda6.el, Wtoo “Wlpfsreoe nhs oeFproveu,e nw dtitahhtei t ohnbe et hoa euclotpyn o tfia ntnuhdee artoellpa“ tI lohl yfel otm fhvaaeemd weielo yxtrh ealedrn c.dd”iis fwefe,e r neitno wche agtoos project will be to move con- history of this architectural walking together. I’m defi- struction further up the canal treasure and enable visitors and nitely the fittest I’ve ever route, near the A38. the local community to worship been.” Trust chairman Brian King- here for generations to come”. Rachel, a primary school shot said they were in need of Deterioration over the last teacher, was determined to new volunteers, adding gen- 200 years has made it difficult to reach achieve her goal as eral helpers rather than speci- read the ancient windows and felt she was a bad role model alised workers were required. the scenes within them. for her children, who are For more information on the Following the recognition by now aged 8 and 10 and her trust and its work visit experts of an urgent need to con- pupils. www.lhcrt.org.uk serve both the glass and the Rosemary Conley said: “I Lady Chapel stonework, it was am delighted to have been Walkers in decided that restorative action able to present Rachel with could no longer be delayed. a Regional Slimmer of the The cathedral was one of six Year Award. annual trek recipients in Britain, out of a Councillor John Walker by speed bumps in Dimbles Lane, Lichfield “Rachel has achieved a total of 18 which applied for superb weight loss and as funds. A LICHFIELD district councillor is journey times. They are a problem for well as gaining a fantastic MORE than 40 hardy people Other successful cathedral calling for speed bumps to be scrapped buses with the amount they spend on new figure, she has turned out for the annual applications came from Lincoln, across the region, so more money could maintenance for one bus alone. improved her health and Darwin Walk on Boxing Day in Rochester, Durham, Ely and be made available for repairing pot- “They are costly, not serving any fitness levels too. Well Lichfield. York. holes. purpose at all, people drive around done.” Derek Osburn from the In total, grants of more that Curborough councillor John Walker them, bikes drive through them –they To find out more about Erasmus Darwin Walk Trust £500,000 were offered. says speed bumps cause damage to just don’t make sense,” Councillor Rosemary Conley diet and said around half managed the The Wolfson Foundation’s vehicles and slow down emergency Walker added. fitness clubs in Tamworth, full 10-mile walk from Beacon chief executive Paul Ramsbot- services. He said all humps could be removed Polesworth & Coleshill Park. He said walking condi- tom said the foundation was He said: “Road humps are a menace. at no great cost and the council would contact Nicky Webb, on tions had been good despite pleased to support the historic They restrict the ambulance service – have more money to spend on repair- 01827 830088, or visit the snow. buildings. and they add precious seconds to ing the roads. www.rosemaryconley.com Rachel Joint, left, meets Rosemary Conley Page 6 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011 HARVEY’S & CO thechronicle Charlatans drummer makes welcome return RUGELEY CAR CARE CHARLATANS drummer Jon Brookes treatment to perform at the band’s Edin- tional time for us as well.” The band is ~~YYoouurrLLooccaallTTyyrree&&EExxhhaauussttSSppeecciiaalliisstt~~ made a welcome return to the band as burgh Hogmanay show on New Year’s keen to head back into the studio to start they celebrated the new year in style. Eve. work on a new album. Anyworkundertaken•Brakes•Servicing•Batteries•Welding•Valeting Brookes, from Burntwood, played his Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess said: “Because of Jon’s situation and because first full gig with the band since Septem- “Jon is doing really well, he said he had got he has a clean bill of health, I want to TTHHEEPPRRIICCEEYYOOUUSSEEEEIISSTTHHEEPPRRIICCEEYYOOUUPPAAYY!! ber after being diagnosed with a brain the all clear and the cancer is gone. It’s make an album with him involved in it. 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RHEeRDduBngReesOlfeOoyrKd01L0A818N59E4,35R74U92G783E9L10E0Y BeBsiantttPteorrwiicenesd stphildaVeen FO BtoeLurdUer nsoNtat woTkf oE MtorEdeeR erBcsSui aas ilfhnoraneovsmges- Park. The trees were planted between Washery Pool and the business park as part of the government’s Big Tree Plant initiative. They will screen the buildings from the nature area. The Big Tree Plant is a national campaign deliv- ered by councils and con- servation organisations working with the Depart- Police at the scene of the stabbing in Penkridge Bank ment for Environment, Man, 46, stabbed Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Forestry Commission. The initiative will provide funding for a number of projects to in chest at home encourage communities to start their own groups and plant additional trees in urban areas. Nature walk A MAN is recovering His neighbours Diane and but have been released without after being stabbed in the Derek Baxter called an ambulance charge after police now said they waAlk Wis IbNeTinEgR h eWlda nfrdoemr chest at his home in saintyd hHeo swpaitsa tla kofe nN toor tthh eS Utanffiovredr-- weIrne n2o0t0 l6o,o kMinr gR fours ahntoyn s uasnpde chtsi s. 10.30am to noon around Rugeley. shire, Stoke-on-Trent, where his family were attacked by three George’s Hayes at a The man, named as Wayne condition was described as stable raiders wielding crowbars who woodland nature Rushton, aged 46, staggered to his but not life-threatening. burst into the same house. reserve, off Horsey Lane, next door neighbour’s house, in Police were called to the address Mr Rushton, at the time a busi- near Gentleshaw, on Penkridge Bank, shortly after at 8.25am and a forensic team ness partner of the U Bar, in January 23. Call 01889 8am on New Year’s Day with the sealed off the two neighbouring Cannock, needed hospital treat- 880113 for more details. blade still stuck in his chest. houses. Two men were arrested ment. CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011Page 7 Lives at risk claim over signals at junction 77 homes Mother sees red are hit by power cut as traffic lights CaAnLnMocOkS Tw e8r0e hpolmunesg eind into darkness after prob- lems caused by a faulty underground cable. Initially 50 households in Heath Hayes, close to are put in place the East Cannock Road roundabout, were affected when electricity was cut at 7.43pm on Wednesday, December 30. A further 27 homes A RUGELEY mother says lost power at 1am. Engineers worked people have been put in danger by through the night to the siting of traffic lights for an restore a full service to electricity mains replacement all 77 households by scheme. 7.32am the following day. Eon spokesman Scott Mother-of-four Charlene Kollecker says Somerville said: “Unfor- she has had several near misses near her tunately we lost power to home in Highland Way. 50 homes. Mrs Kollecker said there were lights on “Engineers were either side of the works at the junction of immediately on the scene Springfields Road and Crabtree Way. and initially it was But traffic from Highland Way is not thought fuses were the controlled by lights. cause of the problem. She added that in foggy conditions there “But we discovered a was a danger of cars emerging into the secondary fault, affecting tsphhrpaaea““eatvIIfhcdef tiish acoh ia losnma v fn d tecieo ogo nenwthmdoacta srop tbr rmlagdoeekrws itconee om ul gmmyop e nvi i.sraeneisnh gdeodi isfocc luutwmewtlsio.yti uchu ces nh c.t aaihTlwrdishsar e ecrwroenem e ttehaioknar ageIt iWhpaann uacfed tuo u nrtntatovhhdp eeeeeon rrxlig poce2ragrn7ovoicu sbaehentl.o ”eedmm ftcooe ar srb r,i elgaaeah nnctthdyo. lots of elderly people and families here and it is very unsafe,” she added. Goldilocks Approved tale staged Mrs Kollecker said she had been trying in vain to get the National Grid to do some- thing about the problem. A CANNOCK-based “People’s lives are being put at risk. It theatre group is taking to needs a three-way lights system,” she the stage with its adapta- added. tion of Goldilocks and the National Grid spokesman Jane Taylor Three Bears. said the contractors had organised the Cannock Chase Drama traffic management arrangements which Society will perform the had been approved by both the company children’s classic at the and Staffordshire County Council. Prince of Wales Centre, She said although no work had taken Church Street, from place over the Christmas and new year January 26 to 29. period, the lights had remained in opera- Ticket prices range tion. from £7.50 to £10. They “We are sending out an engineer to have are available from the a look at the situation in Rugeley,” she said. theatre’s box office on “He will be talking to Mrs Kollecker Charlene Kollecker at the junction of Highland Way and 01543 578762 or from about the problems she is experiencing.” Crabtree Way in Rugeley 07971 547191. Page 8 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011 thechronicle LETTERS Upset at loss of Spare thought Delight as Santa’s 2010 Clearing the caravan storage for those who air with male tour is a huge success IT appears that the caravan storage at Pye Green may be lost due to the housing develop- are not so well instructors ment. I feel that the area desperately needs this SANTA is delighted to how to apply for small grants everyone who made the entire facility of secure storage. 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Is the council in favour of job losses? are not so well and say a prayer for them. It may local charities and good causes. tour. ellery was found among the female only driving school and some of the I would liked to have gone to the exhibition not do a lot of good but at least we have tried our Even in these difficult times Despite the extremely cold coins and notes. reasons why this would be. on Monday December 20 but the times were best. financially, last year’s total weather, and very difficult con- Should any of our generous Driving instructors have differing teaching no good for the majority of people as many of We shall pass through this world but once, was beaten –by £83.13p. ditions underfoot, Lions, donors realise this loss, contact techniques and choosing one can be a tricky them would have still been at work. any good therefore that we can do or any kind- Lions President Jill Burgin Rotarians and friends bravely Peter Fielding on 01889 business. At KanKan we are a female only Were these times arranged so that people ness that we can show to any human being let us and Rotary President Tony faced the conditions with their 582235 with details, and he instructor driving school who cater specifi- could not attend to air their views? do it now. Let us not defer or neglect it. Winter would like to thank all and charmed local people into will try to get this item back to cally for the female pupil market. KEITH ORCHARD For we shall not pass this again. local people for their wonderful exceptional generosity. its rightful owner. By drawing on our own personal experi- CAVANS WOOD PARK, P FLAVAHAN generosity yet again. Our apologies to anyone we GERRY WALSH ences we have a more specialised approach to LING ROAD STRATHMORE PLACE Local good causes will again missed because of icy roads and ROTARY CLUB OF teaching female pupils and have found this to CANNOCK CANNOCK benefit during 2011. Details of steep hills. A huge thank you to RUGELEY be beneficial. Churchill’s words are Could you be a class act in Wonderland role? culIt wtiimshe as lla innds thruopcteo rtsh atht et hbeiss th ians t hpeuste sdoimffie- minds to rest. SARAH BROWN still Tory policy today A SEARCH for young actors will be and Queen of Hearts. They will also be Trials consist of informal fun group KANKAN taking part in Cannock in January in a looking for a host of chorus roles. drama workshops and are simply an FEMALE DRIVING SCHOOL bid to find talented young people to star The production will be staged later opportunity for directors to meet enthu- TO all the people of Cannock everyone of the words of Winston in a full stage production of Alice in this year with professional training siastic and committed young people. LETTERS are welcomed on any local Chase who voted for our Churchill’s first speech after the Wonderland. offered to all suitable candidates with For further information call 0121- topic.•Write to: 51-53 Queen Street, Con/Dem Council and Govern- War: “It is cheaper to keep a man The show, which follows a young girl’s rehearsals taking place on Monday 244-3214 or email Marian Smith at clas- Wolverhampton, WV1 1ES or e-mail: ment, I hope you are proud of on the dole than it is to import exciting adventures after falling down a evenings in Cannock. [email protected] [email protected] yourselves. steel to give him work” –which is rabbit hole, will be directed by profes- Informal trials will take place on CLASS ACT DRAMA CENTRE Please note that names and addresses And, to all the people who still Tory policy to this Day. sional actors and directors from within Monday January 24 from 6.30 to 8pm in UNIT R009 THE CUSTARD MUST be supplied in order to be consid- couldn’t be bothered to get off So my advice for 2011 is: Be the industry who are beginning their the main hall at the Cannock campus of FACTORY ered for publication. However these can their backsides to vote – you afraid, be very afraid. search for famous main roles such as the South Staffordshire College, The Green. GIBB ST be withheld at the author’s discretion. should be ashamed of your- HELEN OF HEDNES- White Rabbit, the mouse, the Mad Directors will be looking for young- DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM The Editor reserves the right to cut or selves, too. I would like to remind FORD Hatter, the March Hare and the King sters aged between seven and 17 years. B9 4AA not to publish. CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011Page 9 Communion pledge to return in the summer REVIEW –by LEON BURAKOWSKI was in fine form at the venue where he minute set included the bluesy Beggar- THE Black Country has a new band to first performed 40 years earlier. man, an extended version of Too Late For claim its own as the quartet came ‘home’ From the moment Hughes’ thunderous The Sun and Joe Bonamassa star vehicles for their first official gig after storming to bassline introduced the band’s anthem Song of Yesterday and The Ballad of John the top of the rock charts with their self- Black Country –the song which topped Henry. titled debut album. and tailed the gig–the sell-out audience The crowd seemed reluctant to leave Glenn Hughes has swapped Cannock knew they were in for something special. until Hughes promised the band would for southern California, and gained a The combination of four great talents return in the summer to commune some transAtlantic drawl, but the ‘voice of rock’ gelled to perfection. Highlights of the 90- more. Hughes leads new band to triumphant debut gig Civic Hall rocks to the sounds of supergroup SUPERGROUP Black Country now aged 58 and formerly with Trapeze, Dream Theatre keyboard player Derek Communion came ‘home’ for their Finders Keepers, Black Sabbath and Sherinian.They released their debut Deep Purple, first played at the venue 40 album in September and set their heart on debut public gig. years ago. playing in the Black Country as soon as The band, led by Cannock-born Glenn The group also features Dudley-born the name was picked. Hughes took to the stage in front of 3,000 Jason Bonham, son of legendary Led Zep- Just before the gig, Bonham and fans at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton pelin drummer John, American guitar Hughes were inducted into Wolverhamp- on Wednesday, December 30. Hughes, virtuoso Joe Bonamassa and former ton’s Rock Wall of Fame with plaques bearing their names added to the Civic wall. Speaking before the show, Bonham, aged 44, said: “To be recognised like that, you feel a sense of achievement.” “It’s fantastic to be at the Civic and from the moment we called the band Black Country Communion, we knew we had to play here.” Bonham is no stranger to the venue, having played there with For- eigner and UFO. Wolverhampton May- or Councillor Malcolm Gwinnett was present to mark the band members’ induction into the hall of fame. He said: “It’s a fantastic thing for Wolverhamp- ton. We’ve already got a sporting hall of fame and we really needed a pop hall of fame because Wolverhampton Mayor Councillor Malcolm Gwinnett Glenn Hughes on stage at the Civic with his we’ve had fantastic bands marks the members’ induction into the hall of fame band Black Country Communion over the years.” Page 10 CANNOCK CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 06 2011 thechronicle ‘Inspirational’ mum kept son from workhouse Family fortune made by Lizzie’s courage THE best compliment that anyone can pay Sid we could sell, they saw me and said I would have to go in the work- Belcher is to tell him that he is just like his house,” says Sid. mother. th“inI kd oIn ju’ts kt nwoaws winh tyh teh weyro pnigc kpeldac oen a mt teh oeu wt roofn agl lt immye .s”iblings – I The 92-year-old grew up in Great Wyrley and will never forget Sid was only 10 when he went to live with his Aunt Florrie and how his entrepreneurial mum turned around the fortunes of her Uncle George for six months. family and saved Sid from the workhouse. He was determined to help his mother get enough money. “I was Sid says in the mid-20s his father Sam had an accident, which only little but I had three jobs,” says Sid. “Every lunchtime I took meant he could no longer work in the pits. His mother then rolled milk cans back to a nearby farm, which earned me three pence a up her sleeves and worked tirelessly to bring in enough money for week, I also delivered newspapers for another three pence and the family, and went on to own a shop and three cottages. worked with a fruit seller on Saturdays, which brought me a “In the 1920s there weren’t pavements on the side of the roads shilling. and one day my father was walking home from work and some- “My mum was still doing the washing and cleaning as well as thing hit him,” says Sid. looking after my dad and her children – she worked her socks off.” “A passerby found him lying in the road with a severe head Lizzie also started cleaning a shop called Wynnes Sweet Shop in injury and from then on he was epileptic and couldn’t work.” Walsall Road and managed to save up £40 to buy the business. Sid used to live in one of the old wooden huts on Walsall Road, “My mum was very clever with her money, she used to buy tea Sid Belcher looking at photographs of his mother Great Wyrley, with his older brother, Bill, and two sisters, Jessie from the wholesaler and sell it at retail price to family and and Margaret. Any savings his parents had were soon spent and friends,” says Sid. so his mother Lizzie took in washing and went out to clean other “She ended up selling around 40 packets of tea a week and people’s homes. “She applied for Parish Relief for us and when making a profit of 80p – she saved it all up and was able to buy The Belchers Shop in Walsall Road, Great Wyrley they came to look around the house, to see if there was anything the business.” Lizzie built the shop up into a grocers and sold items such as sides of bacon, flour and tea. By the time Sid was 16 his mother had saved up enough money to buy the shop, so she didn’t have to hand over rent money. Families “During the war all the rations were either bought from the Co-Op in Great Wyrley or from my mum’s shop,” says Sid. “Mum had the store, which was called Belchers Shop, for 36 years and ended up getting enough money to buy three cottages on Walsall Road, which she rented out to other families. When she was older she was able to buy a retirement bungalow for her and my father.” Sid says his father had been a lively person before his accident and used to enjoy singing and playing the concertina. “He was keen to get promoted in the pits, but sadly didn’t get that far because of the accident,” he says. “My mother was amazing because she kept my dad alive and they were such a loving couple. “In the end my father outlived my mother by six months – she died when she was 80 and after that my father just faded away. “The best compliment that anyone can pay me is Lizzie Belcher who owned the shop Lizzie at the time she ran the shop Sid’s father, Sam, had an accident tino stpeilrl amtieo nth taot m I’em.” just like my mother – she was an Sid Belcher growing up in Great Wyrley