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Friday, November 4, 2022

FEARS OVER HOSPITALS’ FUTURE USE

Councillors say local sites and services must be preserved

Councillors have voiced their worries over the future use of community hospitals in Shropshire.

The concerns were raised at a Shropshire Council scrutiny committee meeting.

Councillor Heather Kidd told the meeting: “We have staff sitting having cups of coffee in Ludlow Hospital and having their coffee with NHS England who are measuring up the building and looking at the value of the building for future disposal.

“So I would really like Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust to come and make a presentation to us.”

Shropshire Councillor for Ludlow East Tracey Huffer said: “The uncertainty of the future of Ludlow

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megan.howe@mnamedia.co.uk Community Hospital is causing upset with staff. ShropCom has been on the site measuring up the estate and openly talking about selling some of the site.

“I am concerned that this will make it more difficult to keep and attract staff to Ludlow. Staff are already stretched, with some covering long shifts. If there are not enough staff to run a facility, it will close.

“That could mean that health services in Ludlow will close at a time when many more homes are being built. I also worry that the relationship between local GPs and Ludlow Community Hospital could be lost under the new proposals.

“What can be better if you have a stay in hospital than being treated

by your own GP? We need to preserve that relationship.”

Andy Boddington, Shropshire Councillor for Ludlow North, said: “There is real danger that community hospitals will become ill-served outposts of the two main hospitals.

“And if they are unable to provide a service, they will close, leaving rural dwellers having to travel across the county for basic diagnostics and treatment, and post-hospital care.”

A Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust spokesperson said: “Our staff are not involved with the decisions regarding the Ludlow Hospital building. We are commissioned to provide services within Ludlow Hospital alongside a number of other healthcare providers. We do not own the building and we are not responsible for the decision-making regarding the building.”

War games plan for land has been withdrawn A controversial plan to use a field for war games has been withdrawn.

Frontline Events had applied to Shropshire Council to use land south west of Rock Hill Farm, in Greete, near Ludlow for the activity.

The firm said the events would run mainly at weekends and involve up to 100 war gamers.

Gamers would use Airsoft guns which use degradable plastic pel-

lets. Opponents feared extra traffic and noise in the area.

There is also a public footpath across the land, which is just 140m from the Scheduled Monument of The Bower moated site.

In a letter to Frontline Events, which is based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, the council confirmed the applicants have told the council’s planning department the proposal for change of use from agricultural

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The application had provoked many comments on the council’s planning portal, with opponents and supporters alike making their views known.

Heritage experts had asked that there should be no determination of the application until the results of a required assessment had been submitted.

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Hit-and-run victim Dylan Price’s mother Louise Bristow, pictured last year

Hit-and-run victim Dylan’s family are facing new agony The family of hit-and-run victim Dylan Price are facing fresh heartbreak after his mother was told she has just three months to live.

It is another devastating blow for 49-year-old Louise Bristow from Dorrington, and her family, who are yet to see anyone brought to justice over Dylan’s death last year.

Now Louise’s friends have rallied round to start a fundraising appeal to pay for alternative treatment in the hope she can restart chemotherapy – giving her longer with her family.

Louise said: “It just keeps coming at us, it is just not fair. You spend the day worrying and then you feel guilty because you think that you have not thought about Dylan.”

Louise was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018.

She was taken seriously ill with kidney failure last month, ending up in intensive care. Doctors have since told her because of the kidney failure her body is too weak to continue with chemotherapy.

Now her family and friends are hoping alternative medication will improve the condition of her kidneys so she can spend more precious time with her loved ones – including her daughters Livi and Izzy, husband Steven, and granddaughter Azaylia.

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She has thanked her friends, who she said have been “amazing” throughout her illness and the challenges of the last year.

She added: “I just want as long as I can with my daughters and my family.”

Her son Dylan, who was 17, died on September 19 last year on the B4385 Brampton Road in Bishop’s Castle after being struck by a vehicle.

Anyone who wishes to support the fundraiser can do so by searching for Louise’s page on the Go FundMe website.

Meanwhile, in yet another cruel blow to the family, a court this week heard how they had been the target of an online troll who falsely claimed he knew who was responsible for Dylan’s death. l Troll – Page 6

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THE JOURNAL | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Poppy Appeal is given a launch The Royal British Legion has launched this year’s Poppy Appeal at RAF Cosford in Shropshire, highlighting its on-going support for those in, and out of service.

A one-of-a-kind 3D printed poppy accompanied the launch of the RBL’s 2022 Poppy Appeal, which will be on display during the Remembrance period at the RAF Museum Cosford.

The event highlighted the support provided by the annual appeal for serving personnel, veterans and their families.

The appeal runs until Remembrance Sunday, November 13.

Jazz pianist is set to entertain A Mercury Music Awards-shortlisted artist has been lined up to appear at a South Shropshire jazz session.

The final Clun Valley Jazz Session will feature Fergus McCreadie, a 25-year-old pianist who won the Scottish Album of the Year award for Forest Floor.

He will be appearing with the Fergus McCreadie Trio at Bishop’s Castle SpArC Theatre on November 26. The doors will open at 7.30pm. For details text 07768 504322 or email clunval leyjazz@gmail.com

Police in appeal about assault Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted outside a petrol station in Leominster.

The woman was attacked on Tuesday last week between 2.45pm and 3pm outside Apple Green Petrol Station, on Bargates.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said a woman in a black Mercedes Coupe was seen filming the incident.

“We would like to identify her or for her to come forward,” the spokesperson said. Anyone able to help should email Constable Laura Hazelwood at laura.hazelwood@ westmercia.police.uk

Driver is injured in van incident

Former councillor Graeme Perks, who helps to refurbish park benches at his home in Ludlow

Restored benches to keep memories alive

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Three 1950s benches that have been lovingly restored are keeping the memory of Ludlow residents alive.

The Garden of Rest benches, from the Queen’s Coronation era, are phase one of a project that aims to keep the memory alive of former residents of Ludlow who have their names included on plaques.

Graeme Perks, a driving force behind the Ludlow War Memorial Fund, is a keen woodworker and bench restorer.

He said: “The three seats refurbished so far are an important milestone as we look to find another seven similar 1950s benches from around the county.” Mr Perks said the original 1950s garden of rest seats were saved in 2019.

“They are an important part of our history and Ludlow volunteers thought they were worth saving from the firewood pile,” he added.

“They have lasted 75 years but hopefully we can give them another 50 years,” said Mr Perks, a former Ludlow town councillor.

Details are given on festive party Details of a town council’s annual senior residents’ Christmas party have been announced.

Ludlow’s senior residents are invited to contact the town council for free tickets for the event at Ludlow College on December 1, from 1.30pm to 4pm.

The town council advises people not to delay in getting the 100 free tickets for the party as the event is always very popular.

People can call 01584 871970 or visit the town council offices in Mill Street.

Tickets are free, but are limited to 100, so book early.

Bastille to play at town castle Plaques have been created to be put on the almshouse bench Working with the late church stalwart Stephen Treasure, in August 2020, they particularly wanted to remember the former and much-respected rector, the late John Baulch and the fact his widow Pat saw the bench before she sadly died.

A second bench commemorating the end of the second world war in both Europe and the Far East was subsidised by Ludlow Homecare.

A third bench was again made by a volunteer using old bench parts.

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A van driver was seriously injured as he tried to stop his vehicle from hitting a house.

An off-duty nurse and member of the public gave first aid to the driver after the incident at Newnham Bridge at around 1.45pm on Friday last week.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Cleobury Mortimer and Tenbury Wells found that a commercial van had collided with the front end of a two-storey domestic property. The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance.

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It was to remember some of the past residents of the almshouse, who used to appreciate the open space in front of their home.

The seat was dedicated to the late Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth, in her Platinum Jubilee year. Ludlow Town Council helped put it in place.

Anyone with an old 1950s bench they want to get rid of can contact Mr Perks on 07977 892097 or pop into Poyner’s shop in Ludlow.

A popular indie-pop band are set to perform in the grounds of Ludlow Castle to celebrate 10 years since their debut album was released.

Bastille will perform on July 23. The castle’s general manager Gemma England said: “We are excited to be working with Futuresound to bring this event to our wonderful castle.

“It goes without saying that this is wonderful for Ludlow and the income it will generate for local businesses.”

Tickets are available via seetickets.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 | THE JOURNAL

National Trust property was the subject of talk to group

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Members of the SouthWest Shropshire Historical and Archaeological Society enjoyed an illustrated lecture by Saraid Jones on ‘Attingham Park – Development through time’.

The speaker had worked for 14 years at Attingham in various capacities, and her lively, enthusiastic, and entertaining presentation revealed many aspects of the history and development of one of the country’s most popular National Trust treasures.

The audience was introduced to members of the Berwick family which owned the house and park for many generations, before it was taken over, first as a Shropshire Adult Education Centre and latterly as a National Trust property.

The society’s next meeting is on Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, when Mike Boyd will lecture on ‘The Bishop’s Castle Railway Society’s Weighbridge Project’. This will be preceded by the society’s annual general meeting. All are welcome. The cost to non-members is £5.

Shakespeare classic all set to take to stage DAVID BANNER

newsroom@mnamedia.co.uk Ludlow Brewery will be the venue for a production of a Shakespeare classic.

Rooftop Theatre Company performed its first Shakespeare production at the brewery in 2014.

Five productions later, and after an enforced break because of the pandemic, they return to whip up a storm with a bold and modern take on his classic comedy, Twelfth Night.

A spokesperson said: “Twelfth Night is a much-loved play with a winning mix of mistaken identity, gender confusion, hidden desires and a touch of tragedy. Cut to an hour and a half of passion and energy, it will have audiences both laughing and crying.

“Ludlow Brewery is a fantastic place for theatre, bringing audiences up close to the action and the characters, with the dramatic use of all the features and levels of the space.

“With their usual mix of professional, trained and experienced actors, they are also welcoming young actors from the area and

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and MD of West Midlands Trains Ian McConnell are looking to a brighter future for railways Shrewsbury line – to boost network capacity and regional connectivity.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, chair of the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) which released a consultation

Some of the cast members from the Rooftop Theatre Company looking forward to giving them the opportunity to add the Rooftop magic to their acting CVs.” Local actor Callum Beardmore and young associate artist for Pentabus Theatre, fresh from Rooftop’s The Memory Garden in July, will be playing Sebastian. Also Lucton drama student Finn Meredith, who has recently been on stage at Hereford Courtyard in Jane Eyre, takes on Duke Orsino.

over its draft proposals, said: “We are making great progress on developing our rail network. But there is no doubt that rail is facing challenges following the Covid-19 pandemic but this strategy shows that passenger numbers will return and it remains a crucial part of our transport network and will play a key role in tackling the climate emergency.

“Therefore we have set out how we plan to grow the network in a co-ordinated way over the next three decades to better connect communities to the jobs and opportunities our region has to offer.”

More services will run between London and Shrewsbury, through Wolverhampton, by 2026 with an hourly service between the two destinations introduced by 2031.

Over that period another station in Shropshire will be built – Shrewsbury Parkway.

Vaccine volunteers are asked to step up to help out A co-ordinator of Vaccination Programme Support Volunteers in Shropshire has urged people to come forward once more to help as the winter programme gets under way.

Martha Tryers Goral said in December 2020 the whole country reacted in support of the urgent delivery of the vaccine to more than 80 per cent of the

population. She said: “Now we urgently need both legacy volunteers and new volunteers to once again step forward and help support the NHS/community pharmacy services.”

She said training and support, hi-vis wear, and 24/7 communication was available to all volunteers.

The co-ordinator said that in

An educational charity is on a mission to help teachers across Shropshire and beyond give their pupils the benefit of outdoor learning.

Learning outdoors is proven to improve children’s mental health and success in school, but about one in 10 children don’t get the chance to regularly spend time outside.

The Field Studies Council is now looking to recruit 30 primary school teachers for a free pilot project aimed at sharing the benefits of learning outside the classroom.

Teachers who sign up will get four online training sessions, access to a supportive online community and an overnight stay at the FSC’s field studies centre at Preston Montford.

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Railway schemes ‘are on the right track’ Major railway schemes over almost three decades will cement the West Midlands’ role at the “heart” of the country’s transport network, chiefs have said.

Transport leaders have unveiled major plans for the railway network up to 2050 which will see stations built – including Shrewsbury Parkway – lines opened and a string of service improvements made. And they say they are remaining optimistic despite the impact of Covid-19 still being felt, with passenger numbers only expected to return to 2019 levels in four years.

But they are confident the completion of the first two phases of the controversial HS2 scheme will be a major boost to Birmingham, the Black Country and Shropshire.

However the only way this will be possible is with investment in future schemes – such as the

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2020 in Shropshire there was an immediate response from more than 1,600 people volunteering to act as parking stewards, public assistance and support helpers, reception volunteers, and protocol guardians.

And she added: “Every volunteer is helping to support the Covid vaccination delivery programme.”

Director Simon Bolton said: “We’re really looking forward to being back in the brewery presenting Shakespeare in the way we love, with such energy and excitement, working with a great team of both new and familiar actors.”

Twelfth Night runs from November 12-18.

Tickets are available online from rooftoptheatre.co.uk or in person from The Castle Bookshop, Ludlow.

Personal trainer, Pilates and fitness instructor Vicki Munro will be giving a talk on living longer better.

The talk, based on the work of Sir Muir Gray, director of the Optimal Ageing Programme in Oxford, will cover what ageing is and what it means for us, and how we can reduce our risk of non-communicable diseases.

The Living Longer Better session will be held from 2.30pm on November 16 at Church Stretton Library.

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Ex-Special Pc in dock over fraud A former Hay-on-Wye Special Constable who has denied 17 counts of fraud and theft offences will stand trial next year.

Jody Oliver appeared at Worcester Crown Court to enter his pleas of not guilty.

Oliver, 44, now of Worcester but who grew up in Knighton, denied one charge of theft allegedly stealing £9,000 belonging to Sylvia Tainton, and nine charges of fraud by making a false representation to Ms Tainton for various amounts of money but totalling about £35,990.

He also denied one charge of fraud by making a false representation to Paul Rigby to make payments totalling £7,500 and five charges of fraud by false representation to Francesca Holder totalling £9,120.

The offences are all alleged to have taken place between January 1 and November 30, 2019.

Judge James Burbidge KC said Oliver would face a trial on June 5.

Man trapped under caravan Emergency services were called after a man became trapped under a caravan.

The alarm was raised at Long Lane, Craven Arms, just before 2pm on Friday last week.

Firefighters were able to release the man in a 15-minute operation.

A spokesperson for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of a patient who was trapped underneath a caravan on Long Lane at 1.51pm. One ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who had been freed. He was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by land ambulance.”

Water saving bid for public toilets A Builth Wells councillor is to investigate the cost of introducing waterless urinals at a public toilet.

Councillor Gwyn Davies said he had started making enquiries about converting the urinals in his pub into waterless facilities.

He said he could also look into it for the public toilets run by the town council on the Groe.

Councillor Davies said: “Urinals use a lot of water because they are running all day every day. We may have to take out the existing urinals and replace them with waterless models or you can buy conversion kits now.

“There would be a cost to set it up but the cost of water is not going to get any cheaper and it would save a lot of water, so would be more environmentally friendly.”

Members agreed to let Councillor Davies investigate more and bring the details back to the town council for consideration.

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‘Restore business confidence’, chamber urges PM

Richard Sheehan

Restoring the confidence of the business community must be a top priority for the new prime minister, according to Shropshire’s chamber of commerce.

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce responded to the confirmation of Rishi Sunak as prime minister – and the Conservative Party’s third leader of the year – by warning there must now be a focus on stability.

The chamber’s chief executive Richard Sheehan said: “We cannot afford to see any more chopping and changing of policies.

The business community needs a viable, sustainable long-term plan

it can believe in. As the British Chambers of Commerce says, the political and economic uncertainty of the past few months has been hugely damaging to business confidence and must come to an end.

“The new prime minister must be a steady hand on the tiller to see the economy through the challenging conditions ahead.

“This means setting out fully-costed plans to deal with the big issues facing businesses; soaring energy bills, labour shortages, spiralling inflation, and climbing interest rates.”

Mr Sheehan said businesses needed to be able to plan with cer-

tainty after a period of extreme turmoil.

He said: “We know from the results of our latest quarterly survey that there is a real nervousness in the Shropshire business community over inflation, energy costs, and interest rates. It is vital we see progress made in these areas so that businesses can plan for 2023, and have an idea what support to expect in the medium and long term.

“Action is also needed to fix the extremely tight labour market.

Shropshire companies which are trying to expand are unable to find suitable staff, and there is a danger that the economy will stagnate.”

Mixed reaction to proposal for new children’s home in town

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Plans to convert a large detached house into a children’s home have stirred up opposing views in Ludlow.

Dimensions Care has applied to change the house in Sheet Road into a home-based environment for five children aged between six and 17 with social and emotional needs.

Dimensions Care has told Shropshire Council planners it is looking to “care for children who have suffered trauma in their past”.

They will have a trained staff team adopting a therapeutic approach and providing a family home structure with routines for all the children. The company says it has written to all the neighbours offering to talk about what it does.

One resident complained that it is “not a suitable use for the neighbourhood”. They said: “A child to staff ratio of 1:1 suggests the most serious behavioural needs and with up to five children I am worried that there will be an excessive amount of nuisance behaviour and noise.”

Other objectors are worried about increasing traffic on a busy road during staff changeovers.

However, Ludlow Town Council supports the proposal and other supporters have stepped in to give their backing.

The plan is open for comments at pa.shropshire.gov.uk

Brown Clee Young Farmers carried out their annual log lug at the end of October

Young farmers’ fundraiser boosts charities A group of young farmers shouldered a heavy load and took to the country roads of South Shropshire to raise money for charity.

Brown Clee Young Farmers carried out their annual log lug at the end of October.

The youngsters were raising money for their chosen charities of the year – Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, Midlands Air Ambulance and Shropshire Rural Support.

Women’s group’s latest meeting The latest meeting of Huntington Women’s Institute will take place next week.

It is being held on Wednesday at Huntington Village Hall from 7pm.

The speaker will be Angella Williams and her presentation will be entitled ‘Munitions Workers in World War One and World War Two’. Everyone is welcome

to go along for what promises to a very interesting talk.

Refreshments will be served afterwards.

The Women’s Institute usually has a full programme of events with speakers and demonstrators, days out to attractions, meals out and special events to celebrate the group’s anniversary and Christmas.

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Rachel Rose, Brown Clee Young Farmers Club’s secretary, thanked everyone in the community for supporting their efforts.

She said: “We had an incredible day selling logs to the local community, even if the weather wasn’t on our side. We would like to

thank all of those who purchased logs and donated money, enabling us to raise £1,400.

“A big thank you must go to our generous supporters who donated the wood, and all who gave up their time to split wood and deliver logs. We are currently planning our next charity event, and will also be carol singing in the lead-up to Christmas, to further add to our charity funds.”

Accused opts for crown court trial A Llandrindod Wells man accused of assaulting another man will stand trial at crown court after pleading not guilty to the offence.

David John Rawsthorne appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Wednesday of last week, where he denied assaulting the man in the town on November 5 last year.

Magistrates were told the incident involving the 47-year-old, of

Whitcott, Tremont Road, happened outside the Llandrindod Wells Aldi supermarket.

Magistrates accepted jurisdiction of the case but Rawsthorne elected to stand trial at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

The case was sent to the crown court for a preliminary hearing on November 23.

Rawsthorne remains on unconditional bail until that date.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 | THE JOURNAL

Passengers warned to Water company planning Absolute beginners are target of computer course expect railway disruption demolition programme A water company has applied to carry out a major demolition project at its sewage treatment works in Ludlow as it steps up efforts to cut pollution.

Severn Trent Water has applied to Shropshire Council for the demolition of five sludge storage tanks, other treatment tanks, a high-level access walkway and supporting steelwork, blockwork wall surrounding the digestion plant, and miscellaneous other buildings at the site in Overton Road.

The water company is planning upgrades to meet the river bathing water directive, and to provide a footprint for a new activated sludge process.

A course on computers and internet basics for absolute beginners will take place in Kington.

The free and friendly four week mini course will be held at Kington Library on November 10, November 17 and 24 and December 1 from 2-4pm.

Participants will be taught how to use a keyboard and mouse, what’s on the screen such as icons and shortcuts, connecting to the internet, searching for information safely and how to get an email address.

To book a place go to Kington Library or call 01432 260600 or email kingtonli brary@herefordshire.gov.uk or visit www. hfdslibraries.eventbrite.com

Owner Russell Cooke

Vineyard says cheers to very strong harvest

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Owners of a vineyard are celebrating after a very successful harvest.

Husband and wife team Russell and Janet Cooke, of Kerry Vale Vineyard, said they are delighted with the quantity and quality of their grapes this year.

Picked over three days by the family, their workforce and a team of local volunteers, the group brought in 12 tonnes of grapes from the four-acre site on the Shropshire/Powys border.

Owner Russell said: “The last month has been incredibly busy, but also very exciting. Harvest time is the culmination of a year’s worth of work on the vineyard, and determines our future wine production capabilities. This year’s harvest has been very successful and I’m really looking forward to tasting the fruits of our labour, once the pressed grapes have been turned into wine.”

The vineyard, located just outside of Montgomery, has been very lucky with the weather this year, said Russell.

“Our lovely warm summer with just the right amount of sun and rain at the necessary times has led to good growing conditions, resulting in a fantastic yield and high quality grapes with a good sugar content,” he said.

Kerry Vale Vineyard has harvested three grape varieties this year – Rondo, Phoenix and Solaris.

Each grape variety ripens at different times, which means grapes could be harvested over four weeks.

These grapes will go on to make a range of red, white and rose, sparkling and still wines.

Call made to highlight defibrillator locations A Knighton resident is calling for a list of defibrillator locations to be made available as well as a public awareness campaign.

Following a recent death in the town, Rob Edwards urged the town council to raise public awareness of where defibrillators are located.

He said: “Ambulance response times have been unacceptable, so if we can have first responders and public awareness of defibrillators and the fire service doing CPR, it may save someone’s life.”

Mayor Councillor Mark Coxill said the council could pull together a list of defibrillator locations and place it on its website as a poster so it can be printed off.

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Passengers are being urged to only travel by rail if necessary during a fresh wave of strikes in the long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) are taking industrial action again.

Rail companies are warning only about one in five services will run tomorrow (Saturday) and on Monday and Wednesday next week while in some areas there will be no trains. A special timetable will be published but passengers are being told trains will start later and finish much earlier than usual on strike days.

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Housing team put on pink to raise awareness Staff at a Shropshire housing association have gone pink for a day as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer.

And there was extra motivation for the team at Shropshire Rural Housing Association to join ‘wear it pink day’, with one of their own having recently experienced breast cancer.

Taking place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, thousands of people wear it pink in their communities, schools or workplaces for the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now. John Green, chief executive of Shropshire Rural Housing Association, said: “We were really keen to get involved to help raise awareness, especially after a member of the team had her own battle with breast cancer earlier this year.

“We are delighted that she is now back at work, but it really brought home the importance of knowing what to look out for because early diagnosis is vital.

“It was great to see everyone in the team decked out in pink, and we even had an extra addition as one of our scheme managers is a Guide Dog trainer, she brought her latest doggy recruit along to join in.”

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Nursery is deemed to be ‘outstanding’ A nursery is thrilled after being awarded an outstanding rating for the second time.

The glowing Ofsted report, written after an inspection in September, says Little Leintwardine Nursery is a “highly engaging and nurturing setting”, with exceptionally well-behaved children who are given “incredible play opportunities”.

Hannah Morgan, who manages the nursery at Watling Street, Leintwardine, said: “We pride ourselves in providing an excellent level of care for our children, getting to know the parents and the families helping the children grow in a safe nurturing environment.”

The nursery, based at Leintwardine Primary School, caters for two to four-year olds and had 19 children on the roll at the time of the inspection.

Hannah added: “May we take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support of our outstanding nursery.”

The report authors said: “Children are excited to attend this highly engaging and nurturing setting.

“They are warmly greeted by caring and attentive staff who know them and their families well.”

THE JOURNAL | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Cost of ambulance delays is piling on the pressure

The cost of ambulance handover delays is putting pressure on the finances of West Midlands Ambulance Service.

The WMAS Trust board meeting heard how 57,000 hours have been lost this year due to ambulances waiting outside hospitals. Rising fuel and energy costs have also forced trust bosses to reassess its

expenditure and create a new financial strategy.

Interim director of finance Paul Jarvis reported: “Due to the high level of uncertainty and instability within the operating environment, such as unprecedented inflationary pressures, the time horizon for the strategy is short, running from the November 2022 through to March

David Brown, aged 59, who tormented the family of Dylan Price

2024.” Several board members, including deputy-chair Wendy Farrington-Chadd, stressed patient safety would not be compromised by any cost-cutting.

However, patient safety is being affected by the stresses in the system caused by handover delays as the number of “serious incidents” has risen this year. From March

2021 to April 2022 WMAS logged 63 incidents, however, between April and October this year there have been 218 cases with 32 in September alone.

Director of nursing Mark Docherty said: “As a result of long delays, the number of serious incidents involving serious harm or death remains significant.”

Dylan Price’s family outside Telford Magistrates Court – uncle Steve Weaver, aunt Janet Price, sister Izzy Price, stepfather Steve Bristow and grandmother Betty Guntrip

Online troll targeted the family of hit-and-run victim Dylan, 17

An internet troll tormented the grieving family of a teenager killed in a hit-and-run road collision, giving them false hope his killer may be on the verge of being caught.

David Brown, aged 59, sent “distressing” messages to Dylan Price’s mother and stepfather, first claiming he was responsible for the young man’s death, before later saying it was another man he knew, a court was told.

Dylan was killed the day before his 18th birthday. He was hit by a vehicle while walking along the B4385 Brampton Road in Bishop’s Castle, during the early hours of September 19 last year.

Telford Magistrates Court heard how Brown, whose claims were completely fabricated, got in touch with the family because he was “****** off” at seeing “Dylan, Dylan, Dylan all over Facebook”.

Brown first sent a message to Steve Bristow, Dylan’s stepfather, under the pseudonym ‘John Thomas’. He first wrote to Mr Bristow on July 10 this year, claiming that he was in hospital, but believed he was responsible for Dylan’s death.

Mr Bristow messaged back saying “thank you for coming forward and

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tectives back to Brown. In a victim impact statement, Dylan’s mother newsroom@mnamedia.co.uk Louise said the family have had a “horrendous couple of years”, and being honest, and owning up if it didn’t understand “how someone was you,” and urged him to contact could play with our emotions like police. that”.

However, Brown continued to She added: “The effect this has making false claims, before sughad on my family has been devasgesting somebody else was driving. tating. We’re all a mess and this has Later that week, Dylan’s terminaladded to it. It’s just heartbreaking.” ly ill mother, Louise Bristow, got in Brown, of Oak Meadow, Bishop’s touch with Brown’s “John Thomas” Castle, pleaded guilty at Telford Facebook account, pleading Magistrates Court to two for him to tell her who he counts of sending false was. information.

She told him: He has previous “I’ve had bad convictions for news from my false representac o n s u l t a n t ,” tion. and that he Stephen Sculwould “feel so ly, mitigating, much better” said Brown, who if he told her is a carer for his who he was. wife and two of But a message his children, had exchange ensued a history of mental in which Brown problems. made distressing Dylan Price, 17 He told the court claims and referred to that, at the time, he information in a corwas “self-medicating with a mixoner’s report. Mrs Bristow wrote: ture of alcohol and speed”.

“I know this must be stressful for He added that Brown had been you, but I’m trying to put the pieces “too embarrassed” to tell his famtogether.” ily what he had done and was “exSara Beddows, prosecuting, said: tremely remorseful”.

“The messages were clearly false, Magistrates deemed the offencbut gave them false hope.”

The messages were traced by dees too serious for them to sentence

Brown. They adjourned the case for it to be heard at crown court.

Following the court hearing, Dylan’s defiant family said they would still be appealing for help to find out what happened to the popular teenager despite the torment of Brown’s vile internet trolling.

Members of Dylan’s family, including his sister Izzy, stepfather Steve Bristow, uncle Steve Weaver, aunt Janet Price and grandmother Betty Guntrip, were sat at the back of the courtroom as Brown’s crimes were read out in detail.

After hearing Brown’s reasoning for sending the distressing messages, Mr Bristow said: “He wants to try being in our shoes. No matter what he thinks, we’ll still be appealing.”

Izzy said: “It takes a lot for us to sit there and hear those messages out loud. It brings it all back. It brought us anger and hurt. After all that, we’re still no further forward in finding who killed Dylan. We were hoping he was going to give us that information but he just strung us out.

“We just want those answers. I don’t think we can fully move on until we know. It’s just not possible.

You try and live your day-to-day life but you’re still waiting.

Janet added: “The pain he’s inflicted on us as a family cannot be put into words.”

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Worker was over drug-drive limit

A ground worker who had gone to get some lunch was found to be over the drug-drive limit.

Joshua Drew, 27, of Cae Derw, Howey, was banned from driving for 12 moths and fined £207 when he appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court last week.

Mr Stephen Davies, prosecuting, said Drew was stopped in his Ford Transit in Station Cres-

cent by Pc Chris Jones at 3pm. A roadside drugs test was positive and further tests showed 732mg of Benzoylecgonine per litre of blood. The legal limit is 50mgs.

Drew pleaded guilty and must pay £85 costs and a £34 surcharge. In defence, Mr Paul Lewis said Drew was on his way to get some lunch and there was no evidence of poor driving.

‘Found’ card used in service station £15k damage is caused in spree A Llandrindod Wells man used a credit card he found on the street to buy goods at a garage.

At Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court last week, Simon Drewry admitted stealing a credit card on July 29. Prosecuting, Mr Stephen Davies said Drewry bought £40.92 of items from the Ridgebourne Service Station. The victim had reported her credit card being

used and saw online it had been used at the service station. Drewry was identified from CCTV footage.

Mitigating, Mr Owain Jones said a suspended sentence was activated in August and Drewry, 43, of Sunningdale, Temple Drive, was released on a tag on October 3.

He was fined £80 and must pay £40.92 compensation, £85 costs and a £32 surcharge.

Concerns are raised about programme to improve travel

KAREN COMPTON

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Llandrindod Wells town councillors have raised concerns about a new active travel route.

The first two phases will begin at the Auto Palace roundabout and continue to just after Grosvenor Road.

The works to the first two phases heading towards Howey will include widening and improving pavements to become an accessible shared-use path.

There will be improvements to junctions, ensuring priority is given to both pedestrians and cyclists, and increased safety for all road users.

But Councillor Jase Hawker said he does not see many cyclists using the cycle lanes, even around the lake, and he said it looks as though the road will be made more narrow.

He said combined with a possible 20mph zone and narrower roads, it could mean more congestion, especially past the Metropole Hotel.

He said it will be like London.

Councillor Steve Deeks-D’Silva said he also thought it could lead to accidents and said he believed the scheme had not been thought through properly and town councillors were told there was no time for consultation on the plans.

Members’ comments will be sent to Powys County Council and the county council will be asked to do a survey after the work is completed.

Warning over independence

Shropshire Council has been given funding to help tackle homelessness in the county

Grant is given out to tackle homelessness A council has been given £2.5 million to help tackle homelessness.

Shropshire Council said £1.4m has been awarded to provide substance misuse treatment and support services for rough sleepers and those at risk of being homeless.

The money is part of the Rough Sleepers Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant provided by the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities.

DOMINIC ROBERTSON

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A further £1.1m has been awarded to address issues preventing those rough sleeping from moving into accommodation, and to help in finding pathways into permanent accommodation with support to ensure that the accommodation is sustained. Simon Jones, Shrop-

shire Council’s cabinet member for adult social care and public health, said: “We know how important it is to focus on the root causes of rough sleeping in order to break the cycle. It is crucial that we support the most vulnerable people in our society and this money will allow us to do just that.

“I look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have now and in the future.”

Invite to an evening of stories and songs with Mal

Mal Pope

A Builth Wells woman has been detained at a psychiatric facility after causing almost £15,000 of damage in a vandalism spree.

Katrina Duffin, 35, previously admitted causing criminal damage on three separate occasions in February, April and July.

On February 22, she smashed windows at three high street shops, on the high street including an off-licence, takeaway and a barbers.

The damage was estimated to be between £8,000 and £9,000.

Duffin, of Parc-Y-Castell, Builth Wells threatened a business owner on April 15 and on July 9 caused more than £5,000 to a BMW. She admitted five charges of criminal damage on July 11.

Duffin was not at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court last week when it was decided she should be detained at the Cygnet Hospital Bierley, near Bradford. She has been in custody since admitting the July offences.

An evening of stories and songs from Mal Pope will be performed live at the Wyeside Arts Centre in Builth Wells.

The event will take place on November 12 at 7.30pm.

A spokesperson for the venue said: “Discovered at the age of 13

by John Peel, Maldwyn Pope has had a career spanning decades.

“Mal has been recording since his discovery, everything from albums, to television theme songs such as Fireman Sam and Super Ted, as well as a long career in radio and award-winning work in television.

“During his career Mal has also collaborated with Martyn Joseph, who also recently performed at Wyeside in January.

“He will talk about the days he spent recording with Elton John at Abbey Road to the musicals such as Cappuccino Girls and Amazing Grace that have sold out theatres across the country, “He’ll be telling stories about the years spent touring with Art Garfunkel and Belinda Carlisle as well as sharing what it was like to produce and write the music for the film Jack to a King.

“This intimate performance will

feature songs Mal has written for artists such as Cliff Richard, The Hollies and duets he has recorded with Bonnie Tyler and Aled Jones.

“You might even get a chance to ask Mal some questions about the stories behind the songs.

Chance “Don’t miss your chance to see one of the UK’s most prolific and genre-spanning musicians.”.

Tickets are priced at £15 full price and £13 for concessions.

They are available from the venue’s box office on 01982 552555, or via the website at wyeside.co.uk

More people in Wales may turn towards independence if Westminster continues to override the Senedd’s powers, ministers have been warned.

The warning from crossbench peer Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd came as peers debated legislation aimed at giving Members of the Senedd (MSs) a veto over any attempts by Westminster to claw back devolved powers.

Lord Thomas said he would support the private member’s bill, as he believed the “whittling away of powers” in recent years was unacceptable.

He added: “I do so because it is clear that the younger generation in increasing numbers, indeed some of the older generation, are looking to the independence of Wales as a way out of this. I deeply regret that is happening.”

Charity disco proves a big hit A Halloween charity disco for children has been hailed a spook-tacular success.

The event, held in Ludlow’s scout hut, was organised by Councillor Darren Childs to raise funds for the mayor’s charity, the South Shropshire Youth Forum.

“It was a really successful event,” said Ludlow Mayor Councillor Glenn Ginger. “The atmosphere was buzzing from the start and it was great to see the kids enjoying themselves on the dance floor under the lights and surrounded by bats and ghosts.”

The disco was run as part of a programme of events to raise money for the South Shropshire Youth Forum and scooped £217 for the cause.

Councillor Childs acted as DJ with various family members in support, including his wife Cally.

He said: “I was delighted to see so many people on the night.”

8 COMMENT & ANALYSIS

JAMES GIBSON-WATT Powys County Council is facing unprecedented financial pressures beyond its control. A combination of events –the longterm impact of the Covid pandemic, leaving the EU and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have had a major impact on the UK’s economy. The resulting cost of living crisis is also having a direct impact on the council’s finances. In March, the council agreed the budget for this year and at the same time approved a five-year financial strategy. The crisis has changed everything, and we are having to plan for new financial circumstances.

We have seen surging inflation with rates rising above 10 per cent – our original financial plan had assumed a two per cent rate. Interest rates have been steadily increasing, impacting on the council’s capital projects.

Rising gas and oil prices have led to big increases in energy price costs – we face a near £8m rise in energy next year for our schools, council buildings and street lighting Fuel prices are up and have a huge impact on a large rural authority like Powys. School transport costs alone will increase by £1 million per year. National pay settlements for teachers and staff will add another £3.7m to our costs this year.

Last winter, Welsh Government announced a three-year settlement for local authorities in Wales. Powys County Council was allocated an increase of 9.6 per cent in its Revenue Support Grant for 2022-23, followed by likely increases of 3.5, then 2.4 per cent.

We don’t think we will get any more above these allocations and we may conceivably get less following the economic damage caused by recent events at Westminster. This means the council will have to significantly cut its costs to present a balanced budget in February.

There is no doubt the pressures we are facing now will continue next year and for the foreseeable future. We have to plan for uncertain financial times.

We need to deliver savings that have already been agreed, make sure we maximise any income, and ensure we use any grants that we use effectively. Our aim is to protect the delivery of services to the people of Powys, as much as possible.

We will also try to protect the jobs of our staff. However, I must be clear. There will be some very difficult decisions ahead.

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Why dog owners need to behave responsibly Dogs can be great but what about owners?

I do wonder whether being a dog owner addles people’s brains and makes them behave incomprehensibly.

From talking a kind of doggy gibberish to other owners, to allowing their pets to become canine terrorists.

A dog is often called man’s best friend. The phrase describes a history of close relations, loyalty and companionship with humans. They also deliver important support, whether it be for farmers, as guide dogs, police dogs and drug or explosive sniffer dogs.

All of that is commendable. But it seems to be more the case of man or woman being dog’s best friend, given the behaviour of many dog owners. There has been a boom in pet ownership since the pandemic lockdowns. There also appears to be a boom in the rise of irresponsible dog owners. And I’m not talking about shaven-headed neanderthals with slavering pitbulls.

They remind me of those who fail to control their children with phrases like, ‘they’re only playing’ while they are creating mayhem in public places. It is the same with dogs, only lack of control can present a much more dangerous problem.

Let me make one thing clear here.

I have been a dog owner. I have no problem with dogs.

But sometimes I find it hard to believe what I am seeing when they appear dressed in full bodysuits, bandanas, ribbons and bows.

They even show up in birthday and Christmas outfits and fittingly, Halloween outfits. Only recently I saw pushchairs for dogs on sale at a local Lidl.

However, when I go out to walk in the local park, to have a pint in the local or just walk up the street, I don’t expect to be harassed by dogs.

Why take a dog to a pub anyway?

A survey by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) showed that 3.2 million households in the UK had acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic. It adds that there are now 34 million pets in the UK including 12 million dogs. Another survey by German statistics firm Statista found the population of dogs kept as pets in the United Kingdom was estimated at 13 million in 2020/21. That is a huge increase from a decade earlier in 2010/11, when the dog population in the UK was around 7.6 million.

Perhaps related to this is recently released data from NHS Digital.

This showed hospital admissions for dog bites and other injuries caused by dogs, rose by 17 per cent in the 2021-2022 year to 8,655 admissions, up from 7,424 in 2020-21.

Perhaps this growth in the dog population has magnified problem.

I live near a large park, an area of

natural beauty and scientific interest that is a delight to walk or cycle around. It is also a major attraction for dog walkers, with its changing scenery, picturesque pools and various bars and teashops. Fair enough, a great place to exercise the mutt or mutts provided owners clean up after them. Clean up that is and not hang a poo bag on a convenient branch. A particularly disgusting habit.

They should also keep them under control, but so many are not under control. The attitude seems to be the same as with those pesky kids. “They just enjoying themselves.”

There’s also the strange language when greeting other owners, ‘Can they say hello’? Or, after a vicious attack: ‘He’s not normally like this.’

Or when they leap at you: ‘Sorry, he is just being friendly.’ Yeah, right.

‘They talk doggy gibberish and their pets are canine terrorists’ Worst of all is when a large canine bursts out of a thicket and leaps at you as you are enjoying a quiet walk. It is all very unsettling as you have no idea what kind of temperament the dog has or whether it is actually attacking. And where is the owner? Usually deep in conversation on the phone or chatting with someone else dozens of yards away.

Too many owners assume everyone loves dogs. That is not the case and many people actually fear them. It shows a crassness and lack of empathy for others not to respect other people’s space. One touch of schadenfreude.

The park in question is home to a small herd of Exmoor ponies. These gentle creatures spend the day with each other, moving around looking for pastures new to graze. They are regularly harassed by dogs and on a couple of occasions it has gone horribly wrong for the dog. These ponies pack one hell of a kick.Ruff justice if you like.

Owners can face penalties or even jail for such attacks and information can be found on a Government website which says it’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere, such as: in a public place, in a private place, for example a neighbour’s house or garden in the owner’s home.

Your dog is considered dangerously out of control if it injures someone or makes someone worried that it might injure them. A court could also decide that your dog is dangerously out of control if it attacks someone’s animal or the owner of an animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal Let me stress again. I am not a dog hater, it is the boneheaded owners who have abrogated their responsibility, but often get away with flagrantly ignoring the law.

The straw that broke the camel’s back for me was stopping for a coffee at one of the park’s cafes after a lengthy walk. You could barely move and there were literally more dogs than people. Many were off the lead and running wild with some attacking each other.

One approached having just got out of the water and proceeded to shake itself dry over me and my coffee.

When I politely suggested the owner should control his dog he told me to ‘**** off’.

Charming, but not unusual and ever more prevalent aggressive attitude. Do we live in a more selfish society. Or is it just me? I’m sure the majority, at least I think the majority, of owners are responsible. But sometimes I am not sure.

PHILIP DUNNE Many people will be looking forward to Bonfire Night this coming Saturday, the first time it has fallen on a Saturday for seven years. Now that the clocks have gone back an hour, it provides a good opportunity for an evening event in our local communities this weekend.

Bonfire Night has been celebrated since the 17th century to commemorate the failed attempt to blow-up Parliament

by Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators on November 5, 1605.

It is a timely reminder of the value of our democratic institutions which were threatened by Fawkes and Catesby and have endured through many tests in the centuries since. We are fortunate to live in a free and democratic country at a time when authoritarian states around the world are suppressing those who share our democratic ideals. To this day, Parliament marks the occasion of the Gunpowder Plot with a ceremonial search of the cellars beneath the Palace of Westminster by two Yeoman of the Guard, or Beefeaters. Fortunately, no plotters have been found in this tradition’s 400year history since Fawkes was arrested.

Fireworks and bonfires can be great fun, but we must also remember that they can be dangerous. I am pleased not to have seen reports, thus far, of anyone locally replicating reckless behaviour of some elsewhere in the country using them inappropriately. The best way to enjoy fireworks and bonfires safely, with the best displays, is by attending an organised event. Across South Shropshire there will be many bonfires and firework displays, including larger events in our market towns such as those held annually at Bridgnorth Rugby Club and Rectory Fields in Church Stretton. I shall be attending the bonfire in my neighbouring village.

For those who do decide to celebrate with friends and family at private events, please ensure that owners of animals nearby are made aware of any plans for fireworks well in advance so that they can make arrangements for their livestock and pets. Horses are especially susceptible to loud noises, but domestic animals such as cats and dogs can be alarmed too.

Dogs and cats should be kept inside, and owners should ensure they have a hiding place for comfort. For animals kept outside, give them lots of extra bedding and nesting material to burrow down in. I am even told that Classic FM have curated a special broadcast in collaboration with the RSPCA to play soothing music for anxious pets.

Enjoy the celebration.

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Union tactics will not have the desired effect Postal workers are very much deluded if they believe the service they provide is essential; it isn’t, it never was and never will be. And clearly they must be well paid as some weeks they are prepared to forfeit 50 per cent of their pay when they were on strike for three days.

What cost of living crisis, eh?

Not for posties.

They will not get what they are striking for, and nor should they, but they will be hit with nearly 10,000 redundancies next year.

Of course the union dinosaurs that are embedded in every sorting office will make sure they are not included in that number, it will be new staff and non union staff who will be selected.

A one-day strike bothers noone, inconveniences no-one.

I hope the Post Offices stand firm, the service has been poor for years and will always remain a non essential service, and thankfully bully boy tactics from union dinosaurs will have no effect.

Mr D M Williams, Llandrindod Wells

Thank you all for taking part Fifty-nine walkers put their best foot forward by taking part in their local Walk for Parkinson’s event in Shrewsbury on Sunday, October 9 in aid of Parkinson’s UK. The event was one of 23 taking place across the UK throughout 2022 to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. Fundraisers had the choice of a 1.5 or five-mile route along the River Severn and across the beautiful Porthill Suspension Footbridge returning through the historic suburb of Belle Vue. Parkinson’s UK has so far raised over £6,000 from the day which will help fund Parkinson’s UK’s vital work, which aims to transform the lives of people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

Parkinson’s is what happens when the brain cells that make dopamine start to die.

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Abandon the hospitals plan As others have called for, the decade long crawl of ‘Future Fit’ or ‘hospital transformation plan’ should be abandoned.

Had it been a sound plan in the

beginning it would have been delivered long ago.

People who need clinical treatment now, tomorrow and beyond need complete reassurance that the plan to spend well over £300 million of our money on new hospital buildings will do anything to deliver enough doctors, nurses and care workers to meet the health needs for Shropshire people.

Patients are people who are treated and made well again by dedicated, professional clinical people, at every level, who we are relying upon to repair us when we need.

Too few of them to treat too many of us puts unacceptable strain on these over-stretched clinicians which is unfair, inefficient and risks our National Health Service.

‘Healthy Greens’ are seeking more information about plans to deliver adequate capacity at every level in every service to meet patients needs.

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If our short-sighted government had not destroyed the coal industry and reliable power stations such as Ironbridge, all to placate the ‘greenies’, we would not be in this situation!

Wind and sun cannot supply our energy needs, but coal could with coal gas replacing imported natural gas, and coke, produced as a by product of gasworks, used for heating.

The CO2 emitted for coalfuelled power stations could be captured and used to produce fertiliser, and grow home crops as in Holland, but our stupid government will not listen.

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Bishop’s Castle Civic Society’s awards recognise some of the best work in the town

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A South Shropshire town’s civic society has highlighted some of the local champions in the community.

The Bishop’s Castle Civic Society held its annual awards and announced winners of a host of categories including the town’s best hanging baskets, and best renovation.

A spokesman for the society said the speaker for the annual awards held at the Methodist Hall in Station Street was Dr Frank Ryding.

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The awards were judged by Jane Bradbury who handed out the winning trophies along with society chairman Mick Dawes.

The joint winners of the best wayside garden (Shropshire Star Cup) were Dennis and Wendy Howells and Richella Reyes and Gethin Kemp.

Best hanging baskets or window box (Dr and Mrs St. J. Penny Rose Bowl) was won by Roger and Sheila Morris.

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The awards celebrated local champions in the town Phillips, Waney Edge, and Sarah Woof.

Best kept private premises (Kenneth Lewis Cup) was won by John and Judith Bishop.

Commended was Jennifer Hepke. Best kept business premises (Robert Gwyther Cup) was won

by David Simpson, Simpsons, Market Square. Commended was Jane Pugh, Jane’s Petals and Gifts, High Street.

Best new work or renovation (Jack and Gillian Mawdsley Cup) was won by the BC Railway Society for the Bishop’s Castle Railway Weighbridge. Commended was

John Parrock, The Coach House, Market Square.

The judges also recognised the restoration of the The Crown and Anchor Vaults, in High Street – specifically the work of Joe Green on restoring the south elevation of the building opposite the old railway museum. They also recognised the work of Ross Anderson on the building opposite – the old Market Hall where he has preserved the original foundation stones in the ground floor.

The judges said it is “another excellent project though not in the public view”.

Couple were drunk while in charge of young child

Reports have been ordered on a Powys couple who were drunk in charge of a child.

The mother and father, who cannot be named for legal reasons, both admitted being drunk on March 26, while in charge of a child, when they appeared separately at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Wednesday last week.

Police were called after witnesses reported seeing the pair with the child, which had a soiled nappy and was dirty.

They were also seen on CCTV and had been drinking in a pub.

Prosecuting, Mr Stephen Davies said: “Officers searched for and located the mother, they believed she was intoxicated.

“They went to the defendant’s

address. She said she had drunk around four or five vodka cokes.”

Mitigating, Mr Owain Jones said the family unit is now doing well but reports may be required. Magistrates ordered pre-sentence reports on the pair and adjourned the case for sentence until December 7.

Both will remain on unconditional bail until that date.

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Touching tale for Flicks in Sticks

Teenager banned from road after crashing friend’s car on a test run

The next film to be shown at Knighton Community Centre as part of the Flicks in the Sticks scheme will be On the Black Hill (PG).

It will is being shown tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm.

Based on Bruce Chatwin’s novel and filmed on the Herefordshire borders, this is a touching tale of 80 years of the life and times of the inseparable Jones twins.

Born on the Black Hill into a miserable marriage between middle class English Mary and dour, wrong-headed Amos Jones, a Welsh tenant on marcher land, they spend their lives toiling together on the soil, their chances of joy stifled by hardship, stiff-necked pride and the chapel.

It will be followed on November 18, at 7.30pm, by Brian and Charles.

Tickets are £5. Call 07964 023841 or 01547 428088, email Knighton comm.wales or see Knighton Community Centre on Facebook.

Inquest told of driver’s death A pensioner who was visiting her grandchildren died when she lost control of her car.

Julia Walters, aged 75, from Salisbury, was travelling on the A458 at Much Wenlock going in the direction of Shrewsbury at around 3pm on July 10 when she lost control of her Honda Jazz. Her car hit a kerb and went into the path of a Skoda Octavia being driven in the opposite direction.

An inquest, held in Shrewsbury on Tuesday, heard she died at the scene, with the occupants of the other car needing hospital treatment.

Senior coroner John Ellery said a number of possible causes of the crash had been ruled out, including a medical episode or driver impairment.

The coroner ruled the cause of death as a road traffic collision.

Rising costs may see pool closed Trustees of Tenbury Swimming Pool have warned it faces closure due to inflation and energy costs.

The trustees of the pool, which is operated by Freedom Leisure, have called on the local community for support. A spokesman said: “The most recent utility figures from Freedom Leisure are alarming and far more than anticipated. The increase for the next six months will be £61,862, resulting in an operating loss of £10,727 and the impact in 2023-24 assuming the cap remains in place will be £134,028, showing a worse case operational loss of £184,000 without financial support and mitigating actions affecting the membership.”

Pool trustees and Freedom Leisure will be holding an informal coffee morning on Friday next week and also the following day where people can meet the team and find out about the current financial situation.

From left, RJAH Charity director Victoria Sugden, spinal therapy lead Julie Smith, occupational therapist Louisa Lindsay-Jones, patient Riley Jarvis and his dad Rhys, chief executive Stacey Keegan and hospital trust chair Harry Turner

Vehicle will make life easier for patients Charities have helped fund transport to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.

The League of Friends and The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) Charity in Shropshire have provided £37,000 to purchase a new wheelchair accessible vehicle.

The vehicle will enable staff to transport patients to and from their home, work, and school, as well as providing trips to local shopping centres or sporting venues, to assist with community reintegration during long in-patient stays.

MEGAN JONES

megan.jones@mnamedia.co.uk Julie Smith, therapy team lead at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, said: “Without access to a vehicle of this kind, many of our patients would miss out on aspects of the patient journey which enable us to provide good quality rehabilitation as well as a safe and successful transition from hospital to home.

“We are extremely grateful to the League of Friends and RJAH Char-

ity for the generous donation which has allowed us to purchase this vehicle – it will continue to benefit patients for many years to come.”

Young patient Riley Jarvis was one of the first to experience the new vehicle, and told staff it was ‘good fun’.

Victoria Sugden, RJAH Charity director, said: “It is fantastic that charitable funds are able to purchase this vehicle and we are incredibly grateful to every one of our amazing fundraisers and donors who have helped support us to do so.”

A teenager who blacked out while test-driving a friend’s car to listen out for a noise has been banned from the road for 12 months.

Liam James Glyn Price crashed the grey Hyundai into a tree.

The 19-year-old of Upper Llety, Llanyre admitted aggravated taking of a vehicle without consent and driving with no insurance on April 20, when he appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Wednesday last week.

Prosecuting, Mr Stephen Davies said police received a call to say the car was in the middle of the road.

Iwan Mills, the vehicle owner, was there and said Price was driving and was a mechanic carrying out tests.

He did not complain initially but later he told the police he did not give Price permission to drive the car.

Mitigating, Mr Paul Lewis said Price was a friend of Mr Mills and had changed the brakes on his car previously.

He said Mr Mills asked Price to inspect the car because he could hear a noise. Price looked at it in the car park where Mr Mills worked and could not find anything so he took it on a test run to see if he could hear the noise and the collision happened.

He said Price has lost his job as a mechanic because he has been diagnosed with seizures which result in blackouts. Price was fined £300 for taking the car with no separate penalty for the no insurance and he was banned from driving for 12 months. He will also have to pay £85 costs and a £34 surcharge.

NHS campaign groups write to minister pleading for cash

Campaign groups in Shropshire have joined forces to write to the new Health Secretary Steve Barclay asking him to provide more funds to support the discharge of patients from hospital.

Shropshire Needs Ambulances and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Defend Our NHS wrote to the minister 24 hours after it was confirmed that 22 out of 23 ambulances serving the county were in queues outside A&Es at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital.

They say the ambulance system in the county is in ‘gridlock’.

And the campaigners say patients are being seriously harmed or are dying as a direct result of the care crisis.

The letter from the campaigners urges the Health Secretary to lobby

SUE AUSTIN

sue.austin@mnamedia.co.uk the Chancellor for a reinstatement of the social care levy increase in National Insurance in order to release the gridlock in the emergency healthcare system.

“We believe the allocation of ringfenced funding to enable safe and timely hospital discharge is the nearest thing we have to a ‘quick fix’ for our broken system,” the letter says.

“We plead with you to allocate additional funding to Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin for social care or community services to support hospital discharge.

“This, more than any other intervention, will break the gridlock, restore ‘flow’ through the health and care system and save lives in our county.”

The groups have welcomed the latest initiative taken by West Midlands Ambulance Service for pa-

tients to be ‘cohorted’ – to be cared for by paramedics working in a designated space within the hospital, to enable other paramedics to return to responding to emergency calls.

But they say it is mitigation, and not finding a solution to the crisis facing the service.

Gill George, chairwoman of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Defend Our NHS, said: ‘This is a stopgap measure.

“By itself, it doesn’t create extra space in overcrowded A&Es. “It doesn’t magic into existence the hospital beds that don’t exist.

“And it doesn’t solve the catastrophic shortfall in social care that stops patients being discharged when they’re medically fit to go.

“And of course, paramedics do a tremendous job – but can’t just step into the shoes of Emergency Medicine Consultants.”

Darren Childs, speaking for the Shropshire Needs Ambulances

campaign, said: “The real change we need to see is a reversal of the chronic underfunding and understaffing that have caused so much harm.”

Mr Childs, a Ludlow town councillor, added: “There is also a ‘quick fix’ solution that can make a real difference in the here and now.

“We need targeted funding from central government to support hospital discharge.

Ready

“If we can get patients out of hospital when they’re ready, that frees up space on the wards, patients can move through A&E faster, and paramedics can hand over patients and get back to responding to emergency calls.”

Shropshire Needs Ambulances supporter Sian Tasker said: “The sooner we appreciate how important our adult care system is, and give it proper funding, the more lives will be saved.”

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A winter canal walk invitation is given to all

Royal Mail staff call off strikes after challenge

Extended angel festival brings in more than £600

The Shrewsbury District and North Wales branch of The Inland Waterways Association is looking ahead to its winter walk.

The event, on January 7, will be along the Montgomery Canal towpath.

Phil Pickin from the group said the annual events were open to all and always prove popular, with walkers keen to spend some time beside the canal. “It also helps to blow the cobwebs off after the excesses of the festive period. The walk is also an ideal opportunity to see the restoration work being carried out on the Montgomery Canal,” he said.

Walkers are asked to meet at 10.30am at Canal Central, Maesbury Marsh.

Planned strikes by Royal Mail workers in the next week have been called off following a challenge by the company.

Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are involved in a long running dispute over pay and conditions with the company.

A series of strikes have taken place in recent weeks and more action had been planned.

The union said that following a letter from Royal Mail’s legal team, it had decided to withdraw industrial action notices over the next week.

It added that strikes will resume on November 12.

An angel festival at a Powys church was extended for a second week and raised more than £600.

The festival was scheduled over a week at St Matthew’s Church in Llanelwedd in September, but proved so popular that it ran on. The church was beautifully decorated with angels made with vastly different materials by members of the community and local children.

Thanking residents and visitors for their support, vicar the Reverend Linda Watson and members of St Matthew’s Church said: “The support of everyone is much appreciated and a total of £671 was raised for church funds.”

The Blue Boar, Ludlow, features in the guide

Cheers! County pubs listed in good beer guide

MARK ANDREWS

mark.andrews@mnamedia.co.uk

Fifty one pubs in Shropshire – including 14 new entries – feature in the latest edition of a prestigious guide.

They are listed, along with 33 pubs and nine breweries in Mid Wales in the 2023 Good Beer Guide – the 50th edition – produced by the Campaign for Real Ale. The guide notes, however, that the county has lost more than a quarter of its breweries since the last edition was published at the end of 2021.

Most notable of these was Wood Brewery in Wistanstow, which had recently marked its 40th anniversary. The Corvedale brewery, based at the Sun Inn at Corfton near Craven Arms, has also suspended brewing due to the recent sale of the pub, although it is expected to resume soon.

The popular Three Tuns Inn in Bishop’s Castle, one of the ‘Famous Four’ brewing pubs to feature in the guide’s first edition, makes a welcome return for 2023. The George & Dragon, Much Wenlock, which also appeared in the 2022 guide, joins new addition, the 17th century Gaskell Arms Hotel. Also new is the Green Dragon at Little Stretton.

The Apple Tree at Onibury, which returned to its original use as a pub after spending many years as a shop, is praised for its quirky appearance.

The Yew Tree in Church Stretton retains its place. The 17th century Blue Boar and 14th century Church Inn are new entries for Ludlow. Ludlow Brewing Co’s tap house in the old railway shed keeps its place, along with the Charlton Arms and Rose & Crown.

Over the border, new entries include the Abermule Inn between Newtown and Montgomery, The King’s Head in Guilsfield, the Greyhound in Llangunllo and The Old Bakehouse micropub in Welshpool.

Bees are subject of talk The next meeting of the Llandrindod Wells Horticultural Society will be held next Monday.

The speaker will be Janice Vincent of Radnor Wildlife Trust whose topic will be ‘Gardening for Bumble Bees and other pollinators’.

Meetings of the society are held at the Hotel Metropole commencing at 7.30pm. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Further information can be obtained from the secretary Stella Hodgson. Call 01597 810861.

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Winter fair is to return to town Shrewsbury’s winter fair is returning, with organisers promising an event filled with festive treats.

The fair, which is to be held in St Mary’s Church, will run on two Saturdays in November.

The fair offers visitors the opportunity to stock up on Christmas gifts, decor and treats from local traders.

Bottle Top Bar is also joining in on festivities, with revellers able to warm up with a boozy hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Organisers, Chantilly Grey, who have most recently hosted the Steampunk Spectacular, said Shrewsbury provides the ultimate setting for festivities.

“Shrewsbury is the perfect place to visit during the Christmas season.

“We have the most independent shops in the UK, a glorious magical atmosphere and an extraordinary number of Dickensian attractions.”

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Air ambulance’s future to be revealed early 2023 A decision on whether the Wales Air Ambulance should move will be made early next year.

The timetable was confirmed by the Welsh First Minister in a letter to the Montgomeryshire Member of the Senedd, Russell George.

Mr George had written to the First Minister asking him to clarify confusion over data that supported

the proposals to move the Wales Air Ambulance base, closing its site at Welshpool airport.

The potential move, to join the North Wales air ambulance possibly at a new base alongside the A55, is strongly opposed by Mr George and communities across Powys.

Mr George’s letter came after he asked Mark Drakeford if he would

release the data that supported the proposal, to which the First Minister had claimed that the data behind the decision did not belong to the Welsh Government.

He has replied to Mr George setting out the current situation over the proposals writing: “No decisions have been made about any change to where the service is based and

a formal proposal has not yet been submitted. The All-Wales Board of Community Health Councils is currently discussing the arrangements for the engagement around the service development proposal and it is expected the proposal will be formally submitted at the start of next month. A decision will be made in early 2023.”

Charity issues call for recruits A group which supports older people is appealing for more ‘befriending’ volunteers in South Shropshire.

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin said fresh recruits were needed to address increasing waiting lists of older people requesting this service.

The charity, which helps older people to enjoy later life, is particularly looking for people who can offer a couple of hours of their time between 9am and 5pm during the working week, to visit an older person for a friendly chat.

If you are interested call 01743 233123 extension 283 for further information and an application pack.

Alternatively you can visit www.ageukshropshireandtelford.org.uk or email volunteering@ageukstw.org.uk.

Curry evangelist heading to town Curry evangelist Nisha Katona MBE will be talking about her life and her latest cookbook at an event near Oswestry in November.

Booka Bookshop will host Nisha at an evening at The Holroyd Community Theatre, Weston Rhyn on November 19.

The chef, TV presenter, food writer and founder of Mowgli Street Food Restaurants, will talk about her latest cookbook Meat Free Mowgli.

“Environmentalists are calling for us to reduce our meat intake and Indian cuisine, being naturally healthy, flavoursome and meat-free, is fast becoming the go-to cuisine for modern families,” she said.

A spokesperson for Booka said: “Nisha is a self-described ‘curry evangelist’. Inspired by how Indians eat at home and on their streets, she infuses her food with bright flavours and healthy ingredients, to delight tasters.”

Sarah Amatt’s art of Japanese paper marbling. Photo: Nick Hand.

Sarah and her Suminagashi paper art

Paper artist is one of finalists in national Eventbrite contest An artist who uses ink floating on water to create unique marble-like designs on paper has been named as one of 12 UK finalists in a national competition.

Sarah Amatt, from Ludlow, runs workshops teaching the ancient art of Japanese paper marbling known as Suminagashi which she describes as a ‘magical and somewhat spiritual process’.

Sarah organises her workshops on the global ticketing and event platform Eventbrite. She has been named one of 12 finalists in the company’s Most Curious & Colourful Events competition, beating strong entries from hundreds of organisers throughout the UK.

DAVID TOOLEY

david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk Sarah’s workshop was commended for its ability to bring a wide variety of people together – from poets to tattoo artists – to be creative in a calming and relaxing way while making a vibrant and colourful work of art that is completely unique to them.

Sarah originally trained as a book binder and made Turkish marbled paper, which is used on old books with a process that produces many similar sheets of decorated paper.

Her workshops give attendees an understanding of the materials, tools and process of Suminagashi and allows them plenty of practice on both small and large troughs.

Sarah said: “Suminagashi or Jap-

anese marbling is ink (sumi) floating (nagashi) on water. It goes some way to describe the practice but doesn’t cover the magical, somewhat spiritual aspect of its fashioning. For attendees, the process of putting down ink is very calming and relaxing and I encourage them to see that there are no mistakes in their creations and that the wonderful designs that emerge are brilliant just as they are.”

Eventbrite hosted more than a million events in the UK last year, so selecting only 12 finalists was no mean feat.

Other events that made the top 12 include workshops in children’s circus skills, underwater photo shoots, puppet making, moss art, spoon carving and scarecrow making. Sebastian Boppert, from Eventbrite,

said: “Among the wide variety of experiences on Eventbrite, the Suminagashi Workshop stood out for many reasons on top of being delightfully different.

“We love the results of this ancient form of art and that Sarah gets attendees from all backgrounds wanting to learn Suminagashi for a whole host of reasons – this is what events are all about.

“The workshop definitely deserves to be a finalist in the Most Curious & Colourful Events competition, and it’s a huge accolade to Sarah to stand out from the vast number of events of all shapes and sizes we host on our platform all over the UK.” The winning event, to be announced in November, will receive a £2,500 cash prize.

Work completed on 22-home site Roles available within care industry

Work on a development to ease the housing crisis has been completed in Mid Wales.

Powys County Council’s affordable housing team has developed 22 homes on the former livestock market in Llanidloes.

The £3.9 million Clos-Yr-HenYsgol development, in Gorn Road, was built by contractors J Harper and Sons (Leominster) Ltd. It

comprises two four-bed houses, four two-bed houses, six threebed houses, eight two-bed bungalows and two three/four-bed dormer bungalows and will be owned and managed by the council.

A £2m Welsh Government town centre loan and £1.37m Welsh Government social housing grant, secured by the council, were used to fund the development.

Shropshire Council is making a fresh call to anyone considering taking on a career in the care industry.

The council is reminding people that there are vacancies available across the county for roles in the care sector, as part of the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (Start).

No experience is needed as train-

ing is provided and benefits include enhancements of up to £14.98 per hour.

Successful candidates will also receive a £200 bonus on completion of a successful probationary period.

Find out more at careers.shrop shire.gov.uk and search Start Support. Alteratively, contact Startor ganisers@shropshire.gov.uk, or call 01743 254875.

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Expert is on hand to share top equestrian advice

Sophie Hildreth delivering a Think Like a Pony training session at Brandy House Farm

An experienced instructor with Think Like a Pony, a leading organisation in the fields of equine therapy, pony training and natural horsemanship, is now offering her expert services in Mid Wales.

Sophie Hildreth has linked up for the autumn and winter with Brandy House Farm at Felindre, near Knighton, a tourism business that specialises in riding holidays for people and their horses, to offer training sessions for both children and adults.

Sophie spent 15 years learning from Lynn Henry, founder of Think Like a Pony. “This is an ex-

citing opportunity for equestrians in Wales and the borders to discover and explore the Think Like a Pony approach with Sophie here at Brandy House Farm,” said Medina Brock. With her husband, Richard, Medina runs the business, which has two self-catering cottages, camping pods, a vintage caravan and two wild camping pitches. In addition, they offer a range of riding holidays for guests bringing their own horses or ponies, with on-site livery, nine stables and individual turnout paddocks.

Sophie says her extensive professional training and journey with-

in Think Like a Pony have been life-changing. She helped to set up a centre that works with 160 children each week and an international online horsemanship programme.

Now based on the Welsh border, Sophie travels across the country delivering Think Like a Pony sessions which build a better connection and relationship between riders of any age with their pony or horse. “I am experienced in working with a wide variety of individuals and horses to excel horsemanship on the ground and balanced riding,” she said.

Doctors in plea for patients to act on any cancer concerns

DOMINIC ROBERTSON

Chief Reporter

Health bosses are encouraging people to ‘help us help you’ by approaching their GP with any worrying symptoms.

Bosses at NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin said they are hoping to address barriers which stop people coming forward early if they are worried about cancer.

Recent survey data reveals over half of the public worry about cancer every few months or more, while more than one in six worry about cancer at least once a week.

The most common reason for waiting to book a GP appointment was not wanting to find out bad news.

Dr Nick White, chief medical officer for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, said: “When cancer is diagnosed early, treatment is more likely to be successful. We’re encouraging anyone who may think something is wrong to come forward and speak to their GP. “A few simple tests later, and your doctor will be able to set your mind at rest or initiate treatment.

It’s always better to know. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out. The earlier we catch cancer, the quicker we can treat. Let’s all encourage friends and family to not ignore symptoms like a cough for three weeks or more, chest pain, blood in wee, lumps or large moles.”

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre held its charity quiz and curry night and raised £1,934 for charity

Quiz event fun proves hot stuff for charity The Old Railway Line Garden Centre held its charity quiz and curry night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and raised £1,934.

On arrival, all guests were encouraged to buy a raffle ticket, for which all funds went towards the charity. They were then seated in their teams in the Railway Restaurant before tucking into a homemade curry. Once food was devoured, Mark Cleary – founder

Meeting date for gardeners’ club Teme Valley Gardeners’ Club’s next meeting will be held on November 14.

The speaker will be Bill Laws and his topic will be Artists’ Gardens from Monet and Moore to Hepworth and Heron.

The club’s programme for the year includes speakers on various topics and a number of garden

visits. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at the Community Centre in Knucklas starting at 7.30pm.

For more details contact Margaret Clugston on 01547 529155 or email clugie5@sky.com or call Rachel Lee on 01547 428203 or email rachelelee@me.com. Visitors are welcome at a £3 cost.

KAREN COMPTON

karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk of the garden centre – hosted the well-loved and anticipated quiz.

With a proportion of each ticket price going straight to the charity, £635 was already raised before the event and a further £344 was raised through the raffle sales, bringing the charity total up to

£979 from the event night alone.

The rest of the money raised for the charity was raised through the Macmillan coffee morning and other fundraising efforts over the last few months.

Mr Cleary said: “It was such a pleasure to invite everyone back in for our charity quiz and curry night as it’s an event I always look forward to. We’re very proud of the total raised through the event.”

WI meeting’s floral art demonstration Kington Women’s Institute enjoyed a relaxed meeting in October.

Members watched Edna Hughes making floral art. Three beautiful arrangements appeared as if by magic – the magic of Edna’s fingers and expertise.

She kindly donated the arrangements for a raffle, which was won by Pat, Phyllis and Jenny.

Thanks go to Margaret and Madeleine for wonderful refreshments.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday at 2.30pm in Markwick Hall when members will learn about Captain Flora Sandes and the First World War. The Women’s Institute usually has a full programme of events with speakers and demonstrators, days out to attractions, meals out and special events to celebrate the group’s anniversary and Christmas.

Coffee morning event will help to boost funds for Poppy Appeal LLANWRTYD WELLS Appeal – The annual Poppy Appeal coffee morning will be held in the Victoria Hall on November 12 from 10.30am.

Food – Llanwrtyd Wells will once again host an artisan food fair on November 19 at the Victoria Hall. The event is free to visitors and runs from 10am until 4pm.

The fairs are organised by the Llanwrtyd Wells Trade and Tourism Association, which is run by local councillors and business owners.

A spokesperson said: “Llanwrtyd Artisan Food Fair aims to showcase the best of what the area has to offer. We wish to maintain an authentic market experience.

We aim for great quality and a high level of customer service.

“The event was relaunched after the Covid lockdown. Over the past year the event has grown and we now have a regular group of traders who are happy to attend each event.

“Moving forward we aim to make the fair a quarterly event. Llanwrtyd Wells is a fantastic setting for this event being an historic spa town, and we welcome visitors to many events within the town.

“The November fair coincides with the first weekend of the Mid Wales Beer Festival and Real Ale Wobble.

“Some of our regular producers are Daniel Weale (farmer), Tasty Local Cakes (gluten free), Morgan’s Brew Tea, Da Mhile (distillery), Teifi Cheese, 5 a Day (fruit and Veg) and Fine Fudge. We also have new producers at each event with three new offerings for November (Honey, Preserves and Pickles).”

Rona from Tasty Local Cakes commented: “The Artisan Food Fair is a lovely event.

“I have taken part in it twice now and the customers show great loyalty to the community and to the stall holders.

Looking forward to the next one.”

Daniel Weale said: “The fair has a fantastic following and it always pleases me to see so many customers using their own reusable bags.”

Organisers are always on the lookout for new artisan, local producers to enhance our offer.

For more information find the group on Facebook.

Club – The first of the Llanwrtyd Thursday Club meetings for the winter months was held at the Drovers Rest when Nancy Jones extended a warm welcome back to all members.

She wished Edna James, Ainsley Jones and Susan Price well after their recent hospital visits and she welcomed Vera Lee of Erw Haf as a new member.

She then extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker for the afternoon namely Jayne Griffiths who spoke about the Bracken Trust Cancer Support Centre at Llandrindod, mentioning also their charity shop based in Middleton Street.

The Bracken Trust with qualified staff provides highly professional support and services in an informal, warm and welcome environment and can offer support, advice, counselling services and much more.

Nancy Jones thanked Jayne Griffiths for an interesting and informative afternoon.

The raffle prize was won by Sylvia Williams.

Thursday Club meetings are held at 2pm at the Drovers Rest on the first and third Thursday afternoon each month and new members are always welcome to attend the meetings.

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Historic Belvoir Castle is Emma’s home

Emma with one of her beloved dogs

Relaxing in the castle grounds

‘Accidental duchess’ tells her story for the first time Emma Watkins went from farmer’s daughter to becoming Duchess of Rutland, living in her own castle. Heather Large finds out more about her extraordinary life.

Life changed beyond recognition for Emma Watkins when she fell in love with the future Duke of Rutland.

When the pony-mad daughter of a Welsh farmer first met David Manners, she had no idea that he was heir to one of the most senior hereditary titles in the land.

When David succeeded his father, Emma, who grew up on the Welsh-English border, became the chatelaine of magnificent Belvoir Castle, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland.

Now Emma has shared her story, from her childhood in Radnorshire, to her current responsibilities running the commercial activities of Belvoir Castle in her new autobiography, The Accidental Duchess.

But the mother-of-five freely admits that writing a book about her life had never featured on her to-do list.

“I was approached by the publisher.

“I didn’t think there was a story to write so it was a bit of a surprise.

“They said they thought there was a good story.

“I wasn’t looking to write the story – it came at me,” she explains.

During the three months spent writing the book, she found the process “very cathartic”.

“I was dipping into my memories.

“I really loved the whole journey of writing it,” says the Duchess.

The book describes how her life changed after becoming the nowDuke’s partner, and later wife, as well as all of the ups and downs along the way.

Emma grew up on the family farm at Heartsease, three miles

east of Knighton and went to the local school in Bucknell.

Her father ran a mixed farm, mostly sheep and beef, and her mother ran a B&B from their home.

As a child, she was pony-mad and would often work as a beater for the shoot at Grade II-listed Stanage Park riding her pony into the undergrowth to put up the birds and spending every day after school riding her pony through the local fields and woods.

It was in Wales that, having failed miserably at school, Emma – who previously worked as an estate agent marketing properties in London – started her first business as an interior designer, founding Eardisley Park Interiors with her friend Janet.

At this time she was living with her brother William, who discovered spring water on the family farm Heartsease and started Radnor Hills Spring Water.

Designer Emma’s work as an interior designer led her to meet David at the age of 27. They were married in 1992 and became the Duke and Duchess of Rutland after the 10th Duke of Rutland, Charles Manners, a former captain for the Grenadier Guards, died in 1999, aged 79.

Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire is said by experts to be one of the finest examples of Regency architecture in the country.

The couple were faced with a vast estate in desperate need of modernisation and staff who wanted nothing to change.

It would have been be a daunting responsibility for anyone and the Duchess chose to roll up her sleeves and tackle the challenges straight

on with optimism and gusto. “It’s been a wonderful journey of discovery,” she says.

The castle visitors to the estate see today was built for the 5th Duke and Duchess of Rutland between 1801 and 1832.

Elizabeth, the 5th Duchess of Rutland, had been fascinated by her father’s lavish and fashionable improvements at their family home, Castle Howard in Yorkshire.

Sharing her father’s passion for architecture and design, the young Duchess abandoned Capability Brown’s plans to rebuild the castle and chose leading gothic romantic architect James Wyatt to create her dream home.

Views “I think the thing I enjoy most about the castle are the views. My favourite room is the Elizabeth Saloon because I love Elizabeth who built the castle,” says the Duchess.

If the castle looks familiar, it’s because it stood in for Windsor in popular Netflix drama The Crown.

It has featured in all three series of the worldwide blockbuster charting the ups and downs of the Royal Family as well as films including Young Queen Victoria, Da Vinci and Victoria & Abdul.

Among the well-known faces who have been guests at the castle over the years are Susannah Constantine, known for her TV fashion show with Trinny Woodall, Elizabeth Hurley, Hugh Grant and David Furnish.

In her book, the Duchess recalls Grant staying at Belvoir for a shooting weekend. “He was absolutely terrified of ghosts and the children delighted in playing tricks on him,” she writes.

This included “making scratching noises with their nails on his bedroom door, scuttling away before he could catch them at it”.

“Elizabeth Hurley turned out to have a surprisingly good voice,” Emma also recalls in her book.

“She and David Furnish would always do a duet to Elton John’s ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’.”

The Duchess has presented on various television programmes, including ITV’s Castles, Keeps and Country Homes, and has produced a book about Belvoir Castle.

And in 2021, the Duchess created a podcast titled Duchess, where she interviews chatelaines of castles and stately homes throughout the UK. In her podcast’s first season, her interviewees included Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill of Blenheim Palace and Lady Mansfield of Scone Palace.

The Duchess says she enjoys “listening to other people’s challenges” that have often been quite similar to her own.

Over the years, it has become the Duchess’s mission to make Belvoir “what once it was” and to build a business that will support the castle and estate for many generations to come.

Running the commercial activities of Belvoir Castle, including shooting parties, weddings and a range of furniture, means there is never a dull moment. And it is enjoyable work for Emma too.

“I enjoy keeping the bottom line balancing and having a happy, coherent team around me to help me run it,” she says. n The Accidental Duchess by Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, is published by Pan Macmillan, £22.

It has been a wonderful voyage of discovery for Emma

She has always been pony-mad

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Prestigious prize joy for training company

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professionals within a plethora of diverse sectors, including – but not limited to – hospitality, food and drink manufacturing, sustainable resource management, and business.

“Busting the myths and misconceptions surrounding apprenticeships comes naturally with this task, and it is something that Cambrian Training is deeply passionate about.

“The company wants to shine a light on the array of positives that work-based training provides to both learners and businesses.”

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A leading training company has been named the best work based apprenticeship provider in Wales by Corporate Vision magazine.

Cambrian Training Company, which has offices in Welshpool, Llanelli, Builth Wells, Holyhead and Colwyn Bay, received the accolade in Corporate Vision’s Education & Training Awards 2022.

“Our awards have always been centred around recognising and rewarding the determination, ambition and excellence of the world’s finest educators – from the key education providers, to training specialists and educational technology innovators,” said Corporate Vision.

The magazine says Cambrian Training Company has “forged an incredible reputation through its work-based apprenticeship programmes”.

The company is praised for its

The company celebrates innovations in digital learning, support for learners, partnerships with employers across Wales and for working closely with the Welsh Government, qualification awarding bodies and communities.

“For over 25 years, the multi-award-winning Cambrian Training has been delivering expert training in a range of industry sectors, defining it as a leading figure within its field of apprenticeships in Wales,” says Corporate Vision.

“It’s training officers, who are both devoted and enthusiastic, are

X Factor star Russell Jones will be on stage before the switch-on

Singer Russell at lights switch-on

Delighted Arwyn Watkins, OBE, Cambrian Training Company’s managing director, said: “I am delighted that the company and its staff have been recognised for their work in delivering apprenticeships across Wales, especially after the challenges that we all faced during the pandemic.”

And Mr Watkins added: “This award is also an endorsement for all the work we do to help apprentices and employers achieve their respective goals.”

Excitement is building for Christmas in Ludlow, where the town council has announced that an X Factor star will be singing in the build-up to the switch-on of the festive lights.

Russell Jones, who grew up in Pontypool, vowed the X Factor judges in 2017 – and appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 as part of the group Only Boys Aloud.

A spokesman for Ludlow Town

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david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk Council said: “Our Christmas tree has been picked out and we are excited to confirm that Russell Jones will be singing on the Sunshine Radio stage.”

A huge winter festival on the long weekend of November 25 to 27 is being put together by a host of organisations.

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Birthday drinks end in road ban A birthday celebration went badly wrong for an intoxicated Llandrindod Wells mother who ended up driving around a pub car park.

Several witnesses saw Katherine Bromberger at the Llanerch Inn on July 2 and tried to stop her, Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court heard.

The 27-year-old of Rhoslyn, High Street admitted drink-driving a Renault Megane. She was banned for 15 months, fined £120 and must pay £85 costs and a £48 surcharge.

Prosecuting, Mr Stephen Davies said police were called at about 10pm. A breath-test revealed a reading of 59 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 micrograms.

Defending, Mr Gareth Walters said the car got no further than the car park. He said Bromberger has a poor recollection of the night, she was out for her birthday and drank so much she lost her inhibitions.

Free use of hall in trial period Community groups in Builth Wells will be able to use the Strand Hall for nothing from January as the town council launches Free Wednesdays.

Town clerk Louise Hammond said the venue was being used more often, but it was still empty on some occasions.

She came up with the idea of Free Wednesdays to offer it to not-for-profit groups between 10am and 8pm one day a week.

She said a couple of organisations had asked about meetings or coffee mornings at the hall but the £12.50 cost had put them off. Free Wednesdays will start in January as part of a three-month trial.

Groups can use the hall to practise a show or to sing, or for a meeting. They must book a time slot and only have a maximum of two hours.

Brickwork plans given green light Plans to construct a new brickwork skin on a wall of an iconic grade II listed building in Llandrindod Wells has been given the green light by local councillors.

Powys County Council applied for permission to construct the new brick skin on the gable wall at the Automobile Palace.

Other work to the interior and the roof has already been taking place at the art deco building on Temple Street.

Llandrindod Wells Town Council considered the planning application at a recent meeting.

Councillor Jill Shaw said the end of the building was appalling at the moment and the work could only be an improvement. But she was concerned the corbelled features would be removed to put the skin in place.

Members agreed to recommend approval but to ask that the corbelled features are removed and replaced after the work is complete.

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Meeting hears about impact of dentistry issues

Jane Dodds

A public meeting was held on Saturday in Llandrindod Wells over access to dental treatment.

The meeting was held by Liberal Democrat Member of the Senedd Jane Dodds, alongside Llandrindod Wells Councillors Jake Berriman and Pete Roberts, and David Chadwick, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Brecon and Radnorshire.

During the meeting, numerous residents complained that despite having lived in the town for years they could not get access to an NHS dentist. Some residents had been left in pain for months with conditions such as abscesses while

others had to wait until their condition deteriorated so much that they required treatment in A&E. Jane Dodds said: “It was really constructive to meet with residents in Llandrindod Wells. Over the last year I’ve decided that access to dentistry will be one of my top three priorities over the course of the Senedd term.

“What we heard from residents was really quite tragic. So many people have been left waiting in agony because they simply cannot get into a dental practice to have issues dealt with. In many cases, this is despite waiting for years to get on the books of an NHS dentist.

While Labour has repeatedly told me in the Senedd that the situation is improving, the situation I heard in Llandrindod tells us that is not what is being felt on the ground.

“I have already been using my voice to call on the Welsh Government to do better when it comes to dental care.

“One action they could take right now that would significantly improve the situation is to train more dental nurses and hygienists as well as widen the scope of the work they are allowed to carry out.

This would have an immediate impact in helping reduce long waiting lists.”

Ideas suggested to improve town through investment plan

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Numerous project ideas to improve and enhance Knighton have been put forward as part of the town’s investment plan.

Creating a town tourism trail and improving signage is among the ideas. Others include setting up a shop front improvement scheme, enhancing the streetscape, looking for land for employment and housing, creating a Cambrian Way walking and cycling hub, a flood alleviation scheme and setting up a vacant shop academy scheme to tackle empty units.

Richard Gabb of Rose Regeneration Limited discussed the proposed draft Knighton Investment Plan with the town council last week.

Knighton was one of 10 towns selected by Powys County Council to work with a consultant to come up with ways to regenerate the town. A survey of the public and local stakeholders had 220 responses.

Mr Gabb said: “In terms of what people feel is lacking in Knighton, many said employment opportunities particularly for young people, small industrial units or a business park, affordable and social housing, facilities for young and the elderly were also mentioned and there was concern about healthcare.

“Many said public transport needs to be improved, some called for the return of a bank.”

The Minister for Health and Social Care, Eluned Morgan MS, at the vaccination centre at Bronllys Hospital

Vaccination drive aims to keep public safe More than 30,000 Covid-19 vaccines have been delivered in Powys as part of the winter respiratory vaccinations campaign.

The Minister for Health and Social Care, Eluned Morgan MS, visited Bronllys Hospital to hear about the health drive.

The winter respiratory vaccinations campaign includes jabs for at-risk groups for Covid-19 and flu.

Across the county members of the

Teen had cocaine hidden in shoe A teenager caught with cocaine in his shoe and cannabis in Llandrindod Wells has been fined.

Bradley Jukes, 18, of Elmhurst Avenue, Rowley Regis, admitted to Llandrindod Wells magistrates possessing 1g of cocaine and 1g of cannabis on June 25.

He was fined £200 in all, with £85 costs and an £80 surcharge.

Mr Stephen Davies, prosecut-

ing, said police saw Jukes in the street but he became anxious and walked away. He was followed by a Pc Harris and a £10 snap bag of cannabis was found. He was taken to hospital and a £40 snap bag of white wraps was found in his shoe.

Mitigating, Mr Paul Lewis said Jukes had co-operated and had the drugs for personal use.

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karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk public who are deemed at greatest risk from Covid-19 infection, including in-patients, residents in social care settings, the over-50s and health board and care home staff, have been vaccinated.

Mererid Bowley, Powys Teaching Health Board’s director of

public health, said: “Vaccination is the best thing you can do to protect yourself from the potentially serious effects of an infection from Covid-19 and flu.

“Powys Teaching Health Board is calling up all eligible adults, including members of at-risk groups, for their Covid-19 vaccines, while GP surgeries are working hard to issue invitations and deliver flu vaccines too.”

Driver, 23, was over legal drug limit A Rhayader man admitted driving a vehicle while over the drug-driving limit, even though he was spotted walking away from it.

Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court heard Benjamin Crumpton’s Ford Focus was spotted at Heol Y Brenin just before 10pm on April 27 with the inside light on. Pc Chris Jones saw Crumpton walking away, said Mr Stephen Davies, prosecuting. Tests showed he had 7gms of

Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in his blood. The legal limit is 2gms.

In interview, the 23-year-old trainee tree surgeon, of Maes Brenin, accepted he had been driving. He was banned for a year and fined £300 with £85 costs and a £34 surcharge.

Mitigating, Mr Paul Lewis said he was not caught at the wheel but he conceded he had been driving and incriminated himself.

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More than 3,000 Committee is set up to decide on town events youngsters book in for summer reading scheme More than 3,000 youngsters in Shropshire took part in a summer reading challenge.

Children aged four to 11 were encouraged by Shropshire libraries to take part in the national challenge.

The theme this year was science and innovation.

In all, 3,302 children across the county signed up to the challenge while enjoying access to a range of free materials available from Shropshire’s libraries and online.

Events and activities based around the challenge attracted 3,789 visitors, and across the county some 40,052 items were borrowed from libraries and online – 508 children joined the library to take part.

Councillor Rob Gittins, Shropshire Council cabinet member for culture and digital, said the challenge had been ‘hugely successful’.

“The Summer Reading Challenge really captured the imagination of our young readers,” he said.

“And, with more than 500 new library members signed up as a result, they were clearly excited by and engaged with what was going on throughout the holidays.”

Crown court to hear assault case A Powys man who knocked a woman unconscious with a headbutt will be sentenced at crown court.

Appearing at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court last week, JJ Symonds admitted assaulting the woman, causing her actual bodily harm, in Builth Wells on March 6.

He also admitted resisting arrest.

Magistrates declined to sentence the 22-year-old of Dan Y Bryn, Llangammarch Wells and instead the case was committed to Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Wednesday.

A dedicated events committee has been set up in Llandrindod Wells.

The committee will look after current events such as the Christmas lights switch-on but may also come up with new activities or bring back some old favourites.

Councillor Jase Hawker came up with the idea. He said: “I think its time as a council we started putting

on some more events for the people and children of the town. I think we should put everything under one banner, it simplifies everything.

“It may also aid working with other organisations in the town and it fits in with our community engagement aims.

“There is plenty of potential here on the council to do lots of things

and there are things that used to be done that don’t exist anymore like a pancake race through Middleton Street and a waiter’s race.”

Other members mentioned previous wheelbarrow races, and Christmas and farmers’ markets.

Members agreed to create a new over-arching events committee for current events and new activities.

Memorial concert proves a big success for town band

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karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk Knighton Town Silver Band has held its long-awaited concert in memory of Richie Owens.

The band, under the baton of Sarah Freeman, invited Rhayader Male Voice Choir to be its guests.

The choir was conducted by Jonathan Pearce and accompanied by Bethan Thomas.

The band and choir performed to a very appreciative audience. The MC for the evening was Heather Jones who was able to focus on some stories about Richie’s life and expand on his band career.

Donations from Richie’s funeral had been given to the band and a new set of stands had been bought with small plaques attached stating that they were in memory of Richie.

One of Richie’s favourite marches was entitled Slaidburn so the band enjoyed playing this with great enthusiasm. Soloists with the band were Andy Beckingham playing cornet, and Gareth Davidson playing euphonium.

The choir sung several arrangements by Alwyn Humphreys, an arranger who has conducted the choir previously. Their rendition of Neopolitan Trilogy, an arrangement

Band librarian Julie Tyler received the Richie Owens memorial trophy from Richie’s wife Val

Another trophy was awarded to Ted Pearmain by Andy Beckingham and Sarah Freeman

of Alwyn’s, was sung with such enthusiasm and had everyone’s feet tapping. During the concert a trophy given in memory of Richie was presented by Richie’s wife Val to the person who had contributed greatly to the smooth running of the band during the year. This was received by the band’s librarian Julie Tyler.

Another trophy was awarded to

Ted Pearmain, a young man who has made the most progress during the year after he was awarded a place in the National Children’s Brass Band of Britain. His award was presented by Andy Beckingham and Sarah Freeman. The band meet on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm and will soon begin rehearsing for its Christmas programme.

Councillor tells of frustration over bus stop survey work

A Knighton councillor has threatened to take a break from all council activities until a promised survey on bus service improvements is completed.

Councillor Tom Taylor claimed the council has consistently opposed and blocked any bus improvements.

Members admitted the survey asking the public for their views on a bus stop and shelter at the cenotaph had not been started, three weeks after it was agreed.

Councillor Taylor is in favour

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karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk of a new bus stop being created at Brookside Square and recently Powys County Council officer Tony Caine said it would be the best option for a town centre bus stop.

But other councillors are opposed to the idea, saying it will be dangerous and the cenotaph should be a place for reflection and remembering those who fought for the country.

Councillor Taylor said: “This is following a pattern. At the July meeting this council voted in favour of a safety audit to determine

whether or not it was safe for buses to pick up or set down at Brookside Square. Last meeting that plan was abandoned. It now seems that last meeting’s amendment, to ask residents for their views, has also been abandoned.”

He said some had claimed the cenotaph is a place for quite reflection, but he said he sat there for 20 minutes and counted 93 vehicles including a school bus which stopped outside the Knighton Hotel opposite to drop off pupils without any problems.

Councillor Taylor added there are only 10 buses a day and they only stop for a matter of seconds.

But Councillor Chris Branford

said a lorry had driven up over the pavement of Brookside Square last week, taking out three bollards and damaging the paving. She said: “That is a big safety issue to me, if a bus stop had been located there people could have been injured or worse.” She added; “I am dead against a bus stop there and the Royal British Legion don’t want it there.”

Members including Knighton Mayor Councillor Mark Coxill and Sally Ross said the council had agreed to do a survey and should get on with it. Councillors agreed to start work on the survey and each member will deliver it to households in their ward.

Council looking to make repairs to historic site A town council would like to obtain estimated costs for the repairs needed to an historic grotto.

The grotto, located near Llandrindod Wells Town Council offices and the Radnorshire Museum, is currently closed down and cordoned off because the part-roof is said to be unsafe. Some members of the town council recently carefully cleared the area of rubbish and debris.

Councillor Steve Deeks-D’Silva said: “I propose that we get a builder in and let them have a look at the roof to see if it can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced and how much it would cost.

“Then once we have the estimates I would like us to work on an oven-ready grant application, so if we see a grant available to do the work, we would be ready to apply for it in conjunction with Steve Gealy of Powys County Council.”

Members agreed that they would like to obtain some estimates, prepare a grant application and look out for funding opportunities.

But a spokesman for Powys County Council said: “The grotto is part of the listed building so the structure cannot be removed and is the responsibility of the county council.

“Only like-for-like repairs can be carried out. The area will remain locked and the supports holding the roof up will remain in place until funding is available for repairs to be carried out.”

Grant enables work at historic railway station A trust which maintains a historic railway station has been carrying out improvements following an £11,000 grant.

The money for the Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust, which looks after the town’s Abbey Station, came from Shropshire Council and the Community Asset Pilot Grant Scheme.

The grant has been used for practical improvements to the venue, including insulation for the roof, side wall and floor in the main room.

Trust chairman Philip Davies said the building was now available for use as a community facility to charitable, social, and not-for-profit organisations.

The station, once a terminal for The Potteries, Shrewsbury and North Wales Railway and the Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Light Railway, has undergone approximately 20 years of restoration work to slowly develop as a community facility.

Mr Davies said: “After recent improvements, the running costs for heating and lighting have reduced by 90 per cent.

Kitchen facilities will be installed and we are currently working on designing and installing professional display panels to tell the story of our railway heritage.”

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Community is helping to keep town food bank stocked up

Career in the chicken industry was subject of talk to group

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A career in the chicken industry was the subject of a talk to Ludlow Probus Club.

The speaker was Andrew Gilliard who gave a far-ranging talk on chickens and eggs.

Group member Kit Smith said: “We had a highly practical account of his career in the chicken industry from a 19-year-old in 1957 in charge of a flock of chickens to 50 plus years later, a much-respected expert advisor to the industry. It has grown from a farmyard scratching flock to the universally accepted cheap grocery staple.

“It has not been an easy transition. Following the end of meat rationing in 1954, it took the UK longer to recover than America.

Their breeding stock was superior to ours, both for egg production and for food conversion to chicken meat.

“Some of their improved stock found its way to our shores and the huge expansion of production was under way by the 1960s. Economies of scale with great intensification brought problems. Many people did not want a chicken farm in their back yard and planning permissions were difficult to get. The arguments around caged birds and free range/ barn conditions rages on. However, whether the chicken came before the egg of not, both chicken and eggs remain one of the first choices of white meat that people eat.

“Chicken meat in many various forms is a cheap staple diet. The Probus Club members were very grateful for the candid and informative presentation of Andrew Gilliard’s lifetime work in the chicken industry.”

Food – The food bank is now well stocked thanks to community support and to Church Preen School which gave a large donation of food from its harvest festival campaign and for the food donation from AB Optics.

Pool – During half-term the swimming pool had a new timetable available. A reminder has been given SPA neck buffs are available from the leisure centre and Peppers in Sandford Avenue and designed to keep out the cold. They cost £6 and there is a choice of two designs.

Cards – For those who wish to support the League of Friends in 2022, a selection of their Christmas cards is now available at John Thomas Florists.

Heating – Stretton Climate Care has produced a new information sheet about running gas boilers as efficiently as possible. This is just one of 30 information sheets available. The climate care group has drop-in sessions on Thursdays from 10am to noon at the Health and Wellbeing Centre where team members are on hand to answer questions regarding energy saving and can offer thermal imaging to check heat leakage from your property.

Smallholders – Shropshire Smallholders will be meeting on Thursday next week at 7.30pm in Leebotwood Village Hall for a winter wreath workshop led by Julia Brian.

As all wreaths are to be fully compostable they will be based on a willow ring band with string and moss provided. Everyone would need to take along garden twine, scissors and secateurs, together with garden foliage such as ivy, conifer, eucalyptus and any evergreen foliage, including berried branches, teasels, hydrangeas, seed heads, dried flowers and pine cones. Guests and visitors are welcome, admission is £1 and £3 respectively. There will be the usual members’ exchange and sales tables, and tea, coffee and juice will be served along with cake to end the meeting. The October meeting offered a different view of a vet’s work from that of Alice from Stapely Vets who was in the early days of her career, to that of Rod who worked at Shropshire Farm Vets until his retirement last May. Rod spoke of the changes he has seen with animals during his career. In the 70s he would make up to 20 visits a day mainly to smallholdings where there would have been 30-50 cattle and travelling about 50 miles. Although some of these smallholdings were councilowned, nearly all of them have now been sold off. He later began visiting bigger herds travelling about 150 miles for three visits. Moving to the 80s there was less work around farming and he was only called out as a last resort, but in the 90s Shropshire herds were up to a 1,000 and 1,500 and smallholders were more diverse. In the countryside, hedges and trees were being ripped out to create bigger and more efficient fields and pesticides, artificial fertilisers and herbicides had come to the fore.

Now there is a multitude of drugs available and as concerns have been raised about microbial resistance some are being withdrawn.

There is now more technology and laboratory testing available, and changes in health and safety. Now retired, Rod is interested in helping farmers in Africa.

Latest figures showed a 20 per cent year-on-year rise in crime

Police force’s pledge over crime statistics One of the region’s top cops says his force is “determined” to bring crime down below pre-Covid levels.

West Mercia Police Superintendent Edward Hancox was speaking after the latest Office for National Statistics figures showed a 20 per cent year-on-year rise in crime.

The figures, which showed increases in sexual offences, violence and robbery, were for the year ending June, compared with the 12 months prior to June 2021 – a period still significantly affected by the impact of Covid restrictions.

Supt Hancox said the force is

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newsroom@mnamedia.co.uk committed to reducing crime to even lower than pre-pandemic levels – but that the current increase had been impacted by the post-pandemic relaxation of restrictions, and was being mirrored across the country.

He has also pointed to the progress made by the force with more police on the beat, and ensuring all victims of burglary are visited by an officer – something other forces

across the country have not been doing. Supt Hancox said: “These figures reflect the situation across the UK as the country has fully reopened in the past year following the Covid pandemic.

“This has raised the likelihood that crime could happen.

“The number of officers in West Mercia continues to grow and our ability to detect and prevent crime strengthens.

“We have reinforced our commitment to tackling burglary, ensuring we visit every victim to provide them with reassurance and advice.”

Concerns raised as residents give views on school proposal

A plan to turn a Powys school’s two campuses into separate English and Welsh-speaking sites has been met with opposition in a public consultation.

Since Llandrindod Wells High School and Builth Wells High School merged into Ysgol Calon Cymru in September 2018, there have been issues with the two-site model.

An audit report uncovered worrying findings regarding the decision-making process of merging the schools – which now operate as one school across two campuses in Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells.

To address the issues, Powys County Council looked at new options and suggested a new 11-18 English-medium campus be established in Llandrindod Wells and a remodelled 4-18 Welsh-medium all-

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karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk through campus be set up in Builth Wells.

Now the council has released the findings of the engagement exercise which showed that while many people agreed that a change is needed, there is strong opposition to the Builth proposals.

“Overall, the majority of responses to the questionnaire indicated support for the need for change in the current operating model of Ysgol Calon Cymru to enable continued growth and development of education for provision for learners in this area,” the 71-page report’s conclusion stated.

“Support was also received for the Llandrindod Wells elements of the proposed plan and the questionnaire indicated support from Llandrindod-based respondents.

“However, there was a higher level of opposition to the proposed

plan from respondents based in Builth Wells, for reasons including recruitment of Welsh-medium staff, extra travel required for English-medium pupils in Builth and concerns around lack of demand for dedicated Welsh-medium provision in Builth. Although, overall, the majority of respondents indicated that they agreed with the need to change the current operating model, many comments were received which suggested improvements to the proposed plan, particularly the elements affecting Builth.

“These will need to be considered when agreeing the way forward.”

Councillor Pete Roberts, cabinet member for a learning Powys, said: “I would like to thank all those who gave their views on the preferred way forward suggested by the council during this informal engagement exercise.

“The purpose of the initial engagement exercise was to test the council’s future plans for education

in the area with local residents. The feedback received as part of this exercise will be invaluable in helping the council to shape the future direction for the school in the context of the challenging circumstances we now face.

“Alongside the informal engagement exercise, further work is ongoing to test the plans, including work to assess the feasibility of remodelling Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Builth Wells campus to accommodate an all-age school.

“Once this work is complete, the council will need to consider how to move forward, to ensure that in the future, learners across the catchment can access educational opportunities of the highest quality across the broadest range of subjects.

“As this work continues there will be further opportunities for residents to give their views on any plans that emerge before they are taken forward.”

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Woman’s sight is saved thanks to optician visit

Ms DeVere. Photo: Specsavers

A woman who decided to go to Specsavers is very thankful that she did after her optician made a discovery in time to save her sight.

Artist Cordelia DeVere, from Ludlow, visited her local branch after she was unable to read a number plate from 20 metres away as part of her driving test.

Ms DeVere, aged 68, had an eye examination only eight months prior to her appointment.

But she felt that something wasn’t quite right and so decided to get some advice at a new appointment in September.

Optometrist Sophie Wragg

quickly picked up that all wasn’t as it should be with Ms DeVere’s left eye.

She said: “Through the eye examination and by using the Optical Coherence Tomography machine, which provides a detailed structural scan of the eye, I could see a lot of fluid in the retina.

“I suspected that Ms DeVere had a branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO).”

The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye. It’s responsible for receiving light and translating it into electrical signals to send to

the brain, where it creates the images we see. A blockage in the retinal vein causes blood and fluid to spill out into the retina, affecting vision.

Ms DeVere said: “Although the BRVO had been caught fairly early, Sophie explained that I needed to go to hospital before it got any worse and so she called Hereford County Hospital for a referral.

“I had an appointment with a consultant two weeks later, so it all happened quite quickly. I’m really glad that I went into Specsavers when I did, otherwise I may have lost the sight in that eye.”

Man is jailed for 22 months over sexual images offences

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A Powys man has been jailed for 22 months after admitting child sex images offences.

Anthony Kinsler, from Llandrindod Wells, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday last week. Kinsler was caught after he began engaging online with someone he thought was a 12-year-old boy in May 2021.

The 51-year-old hotel worker told the boy he was 24.

But the boy was a decoy and Kinsler was caught as part of Operation Reveal, a joint venture run by police in Yorkshire and Humberside.

Kinsler was arrested at his Cefnllys Lane flat on June 14, 2021.

Kinsler appeared at Llandrindod Magistrates’ Court in March charged with six offences. He did not enter pleas then but they included attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, causing a child to look at an image of sexual activity, three charges of possessing indecent images of children and one charge of possessing a prohibited image of a child.

He admitted all six matters a month later. All offences occurred between May 3 and June 14, 2021.

Kinsler was sentenced to 22 months in prison for sharing images of child abuse with others.

He was also sentenced to 39 months for the other five offences and these will run concurrently.

The work was officially unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner and the mayor of Telford & Wrekin Councillor Raj Mehta

Eyecatching artwork is unveiled at landmark The trig point at the top of The Wrekin has been transformed into a work of art.

The Sky Begins At My Feet has been integrated into the existing structures at the summit as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 legacy.

Wellington Arts Collective, a collection of Wellington and Telford-based artists, designed and produced community-inspired

Summerhouse is the topic of talk History fans will be able to find out more about a lost Regency summerhouse at Attingham Park during a talk next weekend.

Shropshire Archaeology & Historical Society will be hearing a talk by Nigel Baker and Viviana Caroli in Shrewsbury on November 12 at 2.30pm, at The Gateway, Chester Street, Shrewsbury.

While evaluating the course of new roads near the walled garden in 2018, archaeologists found a five-metre square brick building with stone cladding, marble fragments and painted glass in the demolition debris.

It was an unknown summerhouse built for the second Lord Berwick circa 1813-14.

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sue.austin@mnamedia.co.uk pieces of work which were officially unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner and the mayor of the borough of Telford & Wrekin Councillor Raj Mehta on the top of The Wrekin.

The artwork was created using stoneware clay ‘relief tiles’ placed

around each of the existing structures on The Wrekin to fit into the historic landscape.

The clay tiles were made using two design themes. The first theme includes seven individual relief portraits made by artist Sharon Griffin. The second theme includes highly decorative smaller relief tiles made by the public looking at modern-day stories of everyday people.

Demand for new homes decreases Demand for new homes from firsttime buyers has dropped by a third since the former chancellor announced his mini-budget, with the West Midlands seeing one of the biggest falls.

As mortgage rates soared to highs of six per cent, it put the biggest squeeze on new buyers since the late 1980s.

Property company Zoopla warned that “mortgage rates of four per

cent to five per cent are likely to be the new norm” even after rates have dropped back in recent days.

Mortgage rates soared after the mini-budget, with many lenders pulling products from the market as they needed time to reprice them.

It came as investors were concerned that the Bank of England would be forced to keep upping its interest base rate if the Government pushed ahead with its policies.

Realities of war and peace to be discussed at group’s meeting THE STRETTONS Issues – The title of the Engaging Issues meeting on Tuesday is ‘If you want peace, prepare for war’ and Simon Ross will be tackling the issues and realities.

The meeting takes place at the URC at 7.30pm. Admission is £3.

Players – Stretton Players will be presenting their autumn production of Rumours by Neil Simon at the Silvester Horne Institute on November 10-12 with tickets available from Vine and Co, Books

by Moonlight, or online from ticketsource. co.uk.

Society – Little Stretton Village Society members and friends recently held a meeting in the village hall which was attended by County Councillor Hillary Luff and local town councillor Colin Carson to discuss issues impacting on Little Stretton. The outcome of recent events and activities was discussed with suggestions for future events, and there was a report from the Verges Group.

Refreshments were served and the next meeting would be held in the spring of 2023.

Hospice – Hope House Hospice benefitted from a recent coffee morning held at All Stretton Village Hall hosted

by All Stretton WI in memory of Heather Hathaway, one of its members who recently passed away.

Mayfair – Mayfair Community Centre has now tested its new cinema equipment at a free event showing ‘A Royal Night Out’ in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, a film imagining one perfect glorious evening in the lives of two real-life princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret. During the evening drinks and ice creams were available. In thanking those who attended there was news that Mayfair is hoping to bring the magic of stage to Mayfair with theatre, ballet and music screenings.

Schools – St Lawrence’s School Council has decided the African Land Snail will just be called Snail. The KS2 Christmas Choir will be singing in the community and KS1 has a display at the library.

Yr5 will be flag planting in the cemetery with the British Legion and the whole school will visit the War Memorial for a Remembrance Service. The Friends of the School would like to receive donations of football boots, shin pads and gloves for their sales stall and any pre-loved Christmas jumpers for their shop at the Christmas fair.

They will be serving food and drinks at the bonfire night in Church Stretton tomorrow (Saturday) from 5pm, and have arranged a Bag2school collection for Tuesday.

Church Stretton School has drone footage of the sponsored walk thanks to a Yr10 student and Mr Fox. Football, basketball and netball fixtures will be taking place, and there will be meetings of Stem Club and Coding Club.

The Leadership Club is training students to help run primary events and so far seven of the Yr10 leaders have helped in the primary Carding Mill Valley Years 5 and 6 cross country races when over 210 pupils from eight local primaries took part, and in the Years 3 and 4 cross country race for 12 primary schools when over 260 pupils took part.

The KS1 Invasion festival saw 17 leaders making sure that the 195 reception year 2 pupils had an enjoyable experience at Church Stretton School and learned something.

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Campaigner, 21, admits damage A campaigner who poured human excrement over a memorial to pandemic hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has been spared jail.

Maddie Budd, 21, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage at the memorial in Hatton, Derbyshire, on September 30.

District Judge Louisa Cieciora sentenced Budd to 21 weeks of imprisonment suspended for 18 months on Wednesday last week.

Budd, whose parents live near Kington, was also ordered to pay £200 compensation.

Footage of the stunt, carried out for the pressure group End UK Private Jets, showed her drenching the monument which honours the 100-year-old World War Two veteran who raised £33 million for the NHS during lockdown.

Captain Tom began to walk 100 lengths of his garden at the age of 99 in 2020, with the aim of raising £1,000 for NHS charities.

Building a bright future at Vistry A former apprentice steel erector is laying the foundations for the future after being appointed to a new role.

Calum Madden, who started his career in the construction industry as a teenage apprentice 12 years ago, has been named regional head of build at Vistry Mercia, just four years after joining the company as a site manager.

The 28-year-old, who lives in Much Wenlock and captained Bridgnorth RFC at rugby, was put in charge of building Bovis Homes properties at Marbury Meadows in Wrenbury in 2018.

Vistry Group incorporates Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships and Calum now finds himself in charge of team of up to 80 staff.

He said: “Vistry is a great company to work for.”

Van driver, 83, is killed in crash An 83-year-old van driver has died following a crash involving his vehicle and a lorry.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision on Legions Cross Road in Leominster at 10.30am on Tuesday.

Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and an air ambulance attended the scene.

A spokesperson for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “On arrival crews discovered the driver of the van in a critical condition.

“Crews immediately began administering advanced life support to him. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”

The driver of the HGV was assessed at the scene and did not require any treatment.

The road was closed as investigations were carried out.

Winner Robin Woods

A leafy section of the course which was tackled by 112 runners

Runners having a splashing time

Scores of competitors take to hills in memory of runner Ron

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The Ron Skilton annual memorial off-road half marathon attracted more than 100 runners to Llanwrtyd Wells.

The race is named after the former Green Events’ treasurer, who died from motor neurone disease in 2005. The annual event, which raises funds for motor neurone disease, starts and finishes at the centre of Llanwrtyd Wells outside the Neuadd Arms Hotel. The weather conditions were good this year for the 112 runners, although rain the previous night had left the course wed and boggy.

The Cerdin stream, which has to be crossed after 10 miles or so, was very deep for the competitors.

Hilly The first male home was Robin Woods of Builth & District Running Club, in a good time on the very hilly course of 1hr, 35min, 15sec.

Robin has now won the race four times.

The first female home was Katie Ironside in a time of 1hr, 51min, 43sec. The first relay team home was Lewis Davies and Gareth Price in a time of 1hr, 59min, 45 sec.

In his younger years Ron Skilton was a keen runner and cyclist so organisers felt that a half marathon would be a fitting way to remember him and celebrate his life. It is now

The race, which raises funds for Motor Neurone Disease, starts and finishes in the centre of Llanwrtyd Wells a fixture in the Green Events calendar.

The next events lined up in Mid Wales by Green Events will be the Real Ale Wobble and Real Ale Ramble.

Organisers say whether you are a hardened mountain biker or a fun rider who happens to like a drop of real ale, The Real Ale Wobble at 10am on November 19 will be right up your street.

The wobble is a non-competitive event marking the beginning of the 10-day Mid Wales Beer Festival.

With courses for both serious bikers and enthusiastic amateurs, anyone can give the event a go.

Routes are waymarked and marshalled, with checkpoints where beer tokens can be exchanged for locally brewed real ale – water, hot drinks and soft drinks are also available.

Pre-booking is essential and costs £25.

The Real Ale Ramble begins from the Town Square and follows any of two waymarked routes of 12 or 20 miles or two guided routes of five

and eight miles with free real ales available at the checkpoints.

There are walks on both the Saturday and Sunday, November 26 and 27. There is live entertainment in the pubs on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Entry for the way-marked routes is £12 for one day or £20 for both days and for the guided walks it is £6 per day.

For more information or to book a place call 01591 610666, email enquiries@green-events.co.uk or visit green-events.co.uk.

Chris is about to hang up the apron at tearoom

Chris Branford is retiring

A Knighton woman who has welcomed visitors from near and far to her tearoom is hanging up her apron after 22 years.

Chris Branford has provided residents and weary travellers with a restorative cuppa or a meal at the Clock Tower Tea Shop based in Prince and Pugh Ltd on Broad Street since 2000.

But she will brew her last cup of tea there tomorrow (Saturday) after deciding to retire.

Chris started working at the tea shop when it was owned by Myfanwy Pugh. When she retired, Chris and her friend Jan Martin took it over and when Jan retired Chris

kept on cooking. Chris said: “It has gone by very quickly. I have had some great laughs with my customers and made lots of loyal friends through running the business. I have had some really great times here and some wonderful customers. We have regular local residents and visitors and lots of groups and many of them have been coming here for years and years. I have enjoyed it so much, it has kept me going.”

Chris always has a visitor book handy and it contains the names and recommendations of customers from all over the world.

Some famous faces have also

taken their seats at the teashop tables including comedian Greg Davies, actor Richard Thorp, politician William Hague and Knighton’s own town crier Derrick Price.

A few years ago the tearoom had one customer make an unexpected entrance when their three-wheeler car ploughed through the front window. Although there were people inside, thankfully no-one was injured. Chris said everyone joked that she had created a drive-thru.

Chris will continue to be a town councillor and has been mayor several times.

Karen Aveyard will be taking over the tearoom on Monday.

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Safety package gets upgraded

An innovative health and safety package aimed specifically at farmers has been upgraded to help ensure a safer working environment on farms.

H&H Insurance Brokers (HHIB), which offers independent advice on all aspects of rural and business insurance, has relaunched its H&H Safety product to minimise accidents on farms by ensuring all clients are fully compliant with health and safety requirements. It comes as farming continues to have high work-related death levels

Firm is to host conference Hutchinsons is hosting its inaugural agroecology conference on Tuesday next week at The Belfry at Sutton Coldfield.

It will give farmers the chance to discover how to make the most of regenerative farming practices to benefit the environment and the bottom line.

Agroecology: Making the Transi-

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newsroom@mnamedia.co.uk tion will address many of the core regenerative agriculture principles, which head of agroecology, Ed Brown, believes form the basis of good agronomy in a rapidly changing industry.

He said rising costs, changes to farm support, and increasingly extreme weather events, have hastened the need to build more resil-

ient production systems that harness natural processes and reduce the need for artificial inputs.

He said: “The days of ‘high input, high output at all costs’ agriculture are numbered. The focus is much more about taking an holistic approach to farming and agronomy.”

Hutchinsons is helping farmers do this with the launch of its new agroecology service, and the conference will be packed with practical advice.

Appointment is announced Allflex Livestock Intelligence has appointed Jack Thomas as the company’s monitoring business development manager in Wales.

Jack will be responsible for overseeing sales of the company’s SenseHub livestock monitoring systems throughout the whole of the country.

Jack hails from Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan where he was brought up on his family’s mixed beef and sheep farm.

mccartneys.co.uk FATSTOCK MARKETS Ludlow Brecon Worcester Knighton Kington

Tel: 01584 872251 Tel: 01874 622386 Tel: 01905 769770 Tel: 01547 528621 Tel: 01544 230316

STORE SALES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY

KNIGHTON, FRIDAY 4th NOVEMBER Special Sale of 165 Store Cattle Viz: 51 Steers, 99 Heifers, 13 Culls Cows & 1 Breeding Cow with Calf at foot. Together with 1900 Store Lambs. Sale of Sheep at 10.15am (prompt), cattle at 11.15am.

WORCESTER, SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER First Sale in the month of 800 + Store Sheep, 370 + Store Cattle & 15 Calves & Weanlings. Store Sheep at 10.00am, Calves and Weanlings at 10.45am, Store Cattle and Breeding Stock at 11.30am.

BRECON, TUESDAY 8th NOVEMBER Sale of Store Lambs. Sale at 10.00am. Catalogue entries close Thursday 3rd November at 5.00pm.

KNIGHTON, TUESDAY 8th NOVEMBER Special Prize Show & Sale of 500 Weaned Calves, Young Store Cattle & Young Feeding Bulls Viz: 140 Bulls, 115 Steers and 245 Heifers. Sale to commence at 11.00am.

LUDLOW, FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER Prize Show & Sale of Store Cattle (Valbazen Rose Bowl & George Davies Salver) together with Store Sheep including Show and Sale of Store Lambs (Tom Stead Trophy) plus Calves & Fodder. Catalogue entries close Friday 4th November at 5.00pm.

KNIGHTON, FRIDAY 18th NOVEMBER Sale of Store Cattle inc. Cows & Calves, In Calvers & Bulling Heifers, Prize Sale of Cull Cows plus Store Lambs. Catalogue entries close Thursday 10th November at 5.00pm.

WORCESTER, SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER Sale of Store Cattle, Store Sheep, Calves and Weanlings & Fodder. Sheep at 10.00am, Calves at 11.00am, Cattle at 11.30am.

Catalogue entries close Monday 14th November at 3.00pm.

BRECON, TUESDAY 22nd NOVEMBER Sale of Store Lambs. Sale at 10.00am. Catalogue entries close Thursday 17th November at 5.00pm.

LUDLOW, FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER Sale of Store Cattle, Store Sheep & Calves. Catalogue entries close Friday 18th November at 5.00pm.

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BRECON, FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER Christmas Show & Sale of Store Cattle, Young Feeding Bulls, Cull Cows, Primestock & Multi Breed Sale of Bulls. Sale at 9.30am. Catalogue entries close Thursday 17th November at 5.00pm.

ORANGE STORE SALES – TB CATTLE

LUDLOW, FRIDAY 18th NOVEMBER Sale of Store Cattle from TB Restricted Farms. Sale after the Sale at Knighton. Catalogue entries close Friday 11th November at 5.00pm.

FARM FOR SALE

OLD HALL WILLEY, PRESTEIGNE, POWYS, LD8 2LY An attractive and productive livestock and grassland farm • Grade II listed detached four bedroom farmhouse in need of complete renovation • Traditional buildings with potential for conversion (subject to consent) • Range of modern farm buildings • 215.91 acres (87.38 hectares) of grassland and woodland.

• Potential opportunity for natural capital, conservation and bio-diversity enhancement projects

LAND FOR SALE

40.14 acres all suitable for Agricultural, Amenity, Lifestyle or Other Purposes (as a Whole or in 5 Lots) LOT 1 8.13 Acres of Roadside Pasture/Arable Land LOT 2 1.21 Acres of Woodland and Pasture Land LOT 3 7.95 Acres of Roadside Pasture/Arable Land & a Two Bay Building LOT 4 14.08 Acres of Pasture Land LOT 5 8.77 Acres of Pasture Land At LLWYNMORFA, CROSSGATES, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, LD1 6RF

FOR SALE BY FORMAL TENDER TENDERS CLOSE: MONDAY 14th NOVEMBER at 5.00pm Particulars/Enquiries: Knighton Office Tel: 01547 528621 Ref: JMLM

BRECON LIVESTOCK MARKET SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY As a whole, or in the following seven lots, LOT 1: Farmhouse, range of modern and traditional buildings and approx. 52.39 acres of grassland and woodland.

LOT 2: Farm buildings and approx. 38.38 acres of grassland and woodland.

LOT 3: Approx. 36.58 acres of grassland.

LOT 4: Approx. 42.69 acres of grassland and woodland.

LOT 5: Approx. 21.60 acres of grassland.

LOT 6: Approx. 18.09 acres of grassland.

LOT 7: Approx. 6.18 acres of grassland.

Further details from McCartneys LLP on 01544 230316 Or Gareth Wall / Beth Gilbert on 07974 143336

BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE SOCIETY Annual Premier Autumn Show and Sale Comprising: 29 Bulls, 21 Females Show at 9.30am, Sale at 12noon Online bidding via: mccartneys.auctionmarts.com Catalogues or more information: Worcester Office Tel: 01905 769770

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Investment decisions on machinery will be ‘easier’ Planning investment in farm plant and machinery will be easier following the recent Financial Statement by former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng, an industry expert has said.

After years of fluctuations when it has been as low as £25,000 and was due to revert from £1m to £200,000 from April 2023, the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) for plant and machinery has now been set permanently at £1m. That means that all qualifying investments up to £1m can be set against tax, rather than written off over years.

Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser at the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), welcomed the announcement. “CAAV has talked to the Treasury about the need for greater stability in the AIA, especially given the uncertainties of today’s supply chains,” he said.

“Farmers should be able to make a timely investment for good reasons, not just to get a tax relief, but the difficulty has been knowing when to invest and whether the that the allowance would be available. A farmer can now decide to invest in robotic milking machines, for example, and not be at risk should they not be delivered until next April.” The new Government has also committed to making a policy statement on agricultural productivity, picking this sector out as important, alongside digital connectivity and planning, said Mr Moody.

He said: “I see this as essential after the last 30 years of falling behind competitor nations. We need to ensure a profitable agriculture by implementing the changes worked on by the CAAV and the Agricultural Productivity Task Force.”

TENBURY FODDER SALE

THURSDAY 10th NOVEMBER – 3.00pm

@ Fountain Inn, Oldwood, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8TB 3510 conv, 3122 round & square bales of Hay, 1183 round & square bales Haylage/Silage, 700 conv, 2667 round & square bales Wheat Straw, 250 conv, 483 round & square bales Barley Straw, 781 round & square bales Oat Straw, 125 round & square bales Rape Straw, on farms in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire & West Mids. Catalogues online.

TENBURY SHEEP SALE

SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER

2500 Store Lambs, Breeding & Cull Ewes & Rams –

HOLLY, MISTLETOE, WREATH & TREE SALES TUESDAYS, 22nd & 29th NOVEMBER

AT BURFORD HOUSE GARDEN CENTRE, WR15 8HQ Delivery strictly between 8.00 am and 12 noon only on SUNDAYS & MONDAYS. NO CASH PAYOUT - Details on website Tel: 01584 810555 www.nickchampion.co.uk

BISHOPS CASTLE AUCTION Thursday 17th November 2022 Special Sale of Suckled Calves & Weanlings Entries close Thursday 10th November at 12 noon 01588 638639 hallsgb.com

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MARKET REPORT KNIGHTON THURSDAY OCTOBER 27, McCartneys report an entry of 951 finished Lambs and 331 Cull Ewes and four Rams. A very good trade on the week especially on those 43-46kilo lambs with plenty of cover. Heavier lambs harder work but still a good trade for those with optimum cover. All buyers bidding but at a price. Keep up the entry. Overall average on the day was 232.24ppk selling to 222ppk for 46.00kg lambs, achieving £106.50 from B E Vale & Co. Also to 246ppk for 43.5kg lambs achieving £107.00 from JHA Price & Sons.

Top price per head was £115.00 for 58kg lambs from EG Jones & Son. Many plainer Mule and Hills Ewes forward today but again Knighton has 9 buyers to cope with these good numbers. Best Ewes still no doubt those covered ewes of any breed. Keep up the entry.

Overall average was £52.77 selling to £110 for ewes from FW Jones & Son. Mule ewes sold to £79.50 from EG Jones & Son. Hill ewes to £55.00 from JT Williams. For up to date market information or for entries speak to one of our auctioneers Jenny Layton Mills 07867 522859 Katie Davies 07817 474241 or Lloyd Humphreys 07534 532468.

KNIGHTON FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, McCartneys report an excellent entry of 1434 store lambs, 396 Breeding Sheep and 270 store cattle. Store lambs. Auctioneer Katie Davies. A good trade, which felt brighter than last sale. On the day stronger continental x lambs saw the most improved trade, with larger clean and tup lambs being well sold. Medium and smaller lambs remained a similar trade to last sale.

Good demand for all types of lamb, with more Mule and Hill Bred sheep now coming out.

Smaller hill bred sheep definitely benefitted for having some meat. Overall large lambs £85£95; Medium lambs £70-£80; Smaller lambs & meated hill bred lambs £60-£70; Leaner hill bred lambs £45-£55. Overall average £73.63 per head Top price per head was £95 for Texel x mixed lambs from KJ Morris. Also to £92 for Suffolk x mixed lambs from S Ruell. £90 per head for Texel x mixed lambs from P&K Court. Mule ram lambs sold to £86 from AJ Rees to average £83 Hill bred lambs sold £66 for Hill Radnor wether lambs from EGJ Reynolds. Welsh tup lambs to £65.50 from TJ Hughes. Next sale is Friday 4th November.

A large catalogue entry, as usual, is required to help attract out strong buying support.

Entries close Thursday 27th October at 5pm. Store cattle autumn prize show & sale.

Auctioneer Jenny Layton Mills. McCartneys report an entry of 270 Store Cattle for the Autumn Show & Sale with an excellent trade on all sorts forward from yearling cattle to stronger sorts. Steers averaged a record breaking £1350.30 per head and 269.75ppk selling to £1755 per head for a Char X Steer (18m) 635kg from S B Owen & Son. Also to £1730 for a 675kg Char X Steer (16m) from J J Owens & Son. Top price per kilo (twice) was 300ppk for 2 BB X Steers (420kg) selling to £1260 from E Gethin & Co. Also to 300ppk, a Lim X Steer (16m) 440kg to £1320 from H G Rees Ltd. 6 fantastic Pure Limousin Steers (505kg) sold to £1495 (296ppk) from M & J Labbett. The top 10 steers were all over £1520 per head and 296ppk. Heifers were also a good trade, overall not the strength of the steers on the day but still averaging 248ppk and £1170.40 per head. Top price per head was £1530 for 2 x 590kg Lim Heifer (17m) from D M Wilding. Also to £1500 for a 585kg Lim Heifer from the same vendor.

Top price per kilo was 302.50ppk for a Char X Heifer (17m) 400kg selling to T L Morris & Co. Also to 298.90ppk for a 455 kg Lim X Heifer (15m) to £1360 from H G Rees Ltd. The top 10 Heifers were all ove £1435 and 272ppk. Store Bulls all sold up to £1490 for a 19m Lim Bull (645kg) from J T Powis & Son. Cull Cows holding well, selling to £1250 for a 750kg Sim X Cow from W D Bayliss & Son. Classes were kindly judged by Julian Roberts Results as follows:- Class 1 Best Pen of 4 or more Steers 1st J T Powis & Son 2nd M & J Labbett 3rd M & J Labbett Class 2 Best Pen of 4 or more Heifers 1st T L & E M Davies 2nd T L Morris & Co 3rd T J Richards & Son Class 3 Best Pen of 2 or more Steers 1st E Gethin 2nd H G Rees Ltd 3rd S B Owen & Co Class 4 Best pen of 2 or more Heifers 1st J T Powis & Son 2nd J T Powis & Son 3rd S B Owen & Co. Third grand multibreed sale of breeding ewes, rams & ewe lambs. Auctioneer: Katie Davies Prize classes were judged by Mr Andrew Powell and kindly sponsored by Rhayader Animal Health. Results are as follows: Class 1: Best pen of 10 or more Cross Bred ewe lambs 1st AJ Chilvers 2nd AP & GSI Davies 3rd GM & GL Hughes Class 2: Best pen of 10 or more Hill bred/Speckled ewes 1st PJ John & Son 2nd PJ John & Son Class 3: Best Ram – D Williams Ewe lambs to £90, to average £83.28 per head Yearling ewes to £108, to

average £104.11 Rams to £525 (500 guineas) to average £322.67 (307.31 guineas) Total clearance on ewe lambs with Cross bred ewe lambs selling to £90 from AJ Chilvers and AP & GSI Davies, and Mule ewe lambs selling to £90 from SS Deakins and RJ Lewis & Son. Welsh ewe lambs to £80 from L Kitchen. A good ram trade on an entry of Texel, Welsh and Blue Faced rams with plenty of men looking. Next Sale of Sale of Store Lambs & Cattle, Feeding Bulls, Breeding Stock & Cull Cows - Friday 4th November. Entries close Thursday 27th October at 5pm. Second Sale of Weaned Calves & Young Store Cattle Tuesday 8th November 2022. Entries close Monday 31st October 2022.

KNIGHTON TUESDAY OCTOBER 25, Auctioneer Katie Davies 07817474241. McCartneys report an entry of 203 weaned calves and young store cattle at the Brecon & Radnor Suckled Calf Rearers Ltd Society Sale. Prize winners Class 1 - champion animal kindly sponsored

by Agrii, Knighton. ARP & DR Wilson (300kg/£1100) CLass 2 – best steer and best heifer sponsored by Caleb Roberts, Knighton.

Steer: AA & MG Wozencraft (295kg/£1080) Heifer: ARP & DR Wilson (300kg/£1100) Class 3 – best pair of steers or heifers kindly sponsored by Teme Valley Tractors AA & MG Wozencraft (325kg/£1010) Class 4 – best group of 4 or more steers and best group of 4 or more heifers sold for the highest pence per kilo kindly sponsored By Hay and Brecon Farmers. Steers: R P Morgan & Son (230kg/£930) Heifers: A E Gough & Son (245kg/£860) Class 5 – best group of 4 or more cattle sired by a limousin bull kindly sponsored by British Limousin Cattle Society. JT & JE Lloyd (310kg/£950) Class 6 – best group of 4 or more cattle sired by a charolais bull kindly sponsored by British Charolais Cattle Society. DWR Reynolds & Son (340kg/£970) An exceptional trade throughout on a day when more cattle could have easily been sold. There was strong demand for all cattle, which ranged from 250kg to 480kg. The steer trade was particularly outstanding averaging 327.36ppk and £959.18 per head, selling to 414.60 pence for three 205kg Charolais X steers to £850 from R P Morgan & Son. Also to 404.30 pence per kilo for four 230kg Charolais X steers to £930 again from R P Morgan & Son. 382.50ppk for a 285kg Limousin steer to £1090 from A Reynolds & Sons. 373.30ppk for a 225kg Charolais X steer to £840 from R P Morgan & Son. £371.40ppk for a 245kg Limousin X steer to £910 from A A & M G Wozencraft. Top price per head was £1245 for a 430kg Charolais X steer from R P Morgan & Son. Also to £1190 for a 455kg Limousin X steer from A A & M G Rowlands. £1095 per head for three 375kg Charolais X steers from G J Roberts. £1080 for a 295kg Limousin steer from A A & M G Wozencraft. Weaned heifers averaged 302.60ppk and £917.03 per head, selling to 413.80ppk for a 290kg British Blue X heifer to £1200 from A Rowlands & Sons. Also to 404.40ppk for a 225kg Limousin X heifer to £910 and 384.60ppk for three 260 kilo Limousin X heifers to £1000 all from A Rowlands & Sons. 366.70ppk for a 300kg Limousin X heifer to £1100 from A P R & D R Wilson. 355.90ppk for a 295kg Charolais X heifer to £1050 from J P Breeze & Son. Top price per head was 1350 for a 385kg Limousin X heifer from A Rowlands & Sons. Also to £1310 for a 480kg Limousin x heifer and £1300 for a 410kg Limousin X heifer and £1300 for a 410kg Limousin X heifer both from A A & M G Wozencraft. The Second Autumn Prize Show & Sale of Weaned Calves, Young Store Cattle and Young Bulls is Tuesday 8th November. Entries close Monday 31st October at 5pm. Contact Knighton Office 01547528621/ Katie Davies 07817474241.

LUDLOW MONDAY OCTOBER 31, Finished lambs 1399. Auctioneer: Michael Thomas Tel: 07890 898239 Top price Lambs: £146 Top price Lambs per kg: 271ppk Average SQQ: 234ppk A much improved lamb trade as numbers tighten across the country. Good meat lambs of whatever weight were in demand topping at 271ppk or £146 per head. Any lambs that were lean were penalized, please make sure your animals are finished. Even with eyewatering prices of feed, it still pays to finish your stock. If you wish to sell animals that will take further feeding, please consider the store section. Free on farm grading service available tel: 01584 872251. Lambs needed in good numbers again next week. Finished cattle – 75. Auctioneer: Michael Thomas Tel: 07890 898239 Heifers – 53 Top price Heifer per head: £1955 Top price Heifer per kg: 312ppk Average price Heifer per kg: 254ppk Steers – 22. Top price Steer per head: £2012 Top price Steer per kg: 305ppk Average price Steer per kg: 242ppk A solid cattle trade on

all types forward. Buyers competed well for the stock on offer. Again, cattle carrying flesh were the easiest to sell as wholesalers look to hang meat ready for the upcoming Christmas trade. No penalties for fat, size, age or FABBL status. If you have cattle that are ready, please think about selling them where the trade is at this level. Extra cattle needed again next week. Free on farm grading service available tel: 01584 872251. Prime bulls - 96. Auctioneer: Bradley Towell Tel: 07496 26391 Top price bull: £2023 Top price bull per kg: 287ppk Average bull per head: £1438 Average price bull per kg: 232ppk Prime bulls very much in demand this week selling to a sharper trade. A good number of bulls with a larger proportion of Dairy x bulls still selling to an overall average of 232ppk.

Best Continental bulls 287ppk & £2023 with others 260ppk to 280ppk. Dairy x Limousin to 249ppk and British Blue x to 253ppk.

Dairy x bulls 10ppk dearer on the week.

Dairy x Aberdeen Angus 237ppk and suckler bred types to 246ppk. A very competitive trade on Dairy bulls topping at 231ppk for British Friesian bulls and others 210ppk to 226ppk. A decent show of Dairy bulls overall. More bulls wanted next week. Bulls to be penned by 10.30am please. Top prices as follows: Lim x: 287ppk (525kg), 281ppk (680kg), 278ppk (630kg), 278ppk (615kg), 276ppk (690kg), 272ppk (620kg), 268ppk (640kg), 266ppk (730kg), 264ppk (765kg) Top Gross Prices: £2023, £2013, £1956, £1945, £1944, £1907, £1907, £1857 BRB x: 253ppk (620kg), 244ppk (640kg), 239ppk (600kg), 235ppk (590kg), 222ppk (680kg), 228ppk (520kg), 226ppk (525kg) Top Gross Prices: £1571, £1564, £1513, £1437, £1389, Blonde x: 277ppk (640kg), 269ppk (715kg), 232ppk (605kg), Top Gross Prices: £1926, £1776, £1406 Simm x: 237ppk (725kg), 223ppk (595kg), 219ppk (600kg), 217ppk (590kg) Top Gross Prices: £1810, £1721, £1362, £1329 Traditional: 245ppk (650kg), 236ppk (525kg), 235ppk (640kg), 233ppk (570kg), 228ppk (560kg), 227ppk (645kg), 226ppk (595kg) Top Gross Prices: £1595, £1507, £1467, £1424, £1347, £1330 Dairy: 231ppk (470kg), 223ppk (520kg), 214ppk (695kg), 213ppk (610kg), 210ppk (540kg), 210ppk (525kg), 209ppk (535kg), 207ppk (500kg), 206ppk (515kg), Top Gross Prices: £1490, £1392, £1355, £1352, £1334, £1302, £1253, £1162, £1136, £1120 Cull cows – 35 Auctioneer: Bradley Towell Tel: 07496 263916 Top price cow: £1465 Top price cow per kg: 174ppk Top price cull bull: £997 Top price cull bull per kg: 129ppk Average price cow: £676 Average price cow per kg: 108ppk Grade 1 Cows to 174ppk & £1465 Grade 2 Cows to 137ppk & £1039 Grade 3 Cows to 127ppk & £946 Grade 4 Cows to 105ppk & £762 A very average quality entry of cull cows forward this week with the majority being plainer grade 3 and 4 cows. Best cows up to 174ppk however trade for plainer cows much harder work with more about nationally and demand slower as is usually the case for the time of year.

Cows still wanted each week as buyers in attendance to bid for cows on the trade. Cull sheep – 539 Auctioneer: James Amphlett Tel: 07972 653077 Top price Ewes: £154.00 Ewe average: £63.01 Top price Ram: £119.00 Ram average: £71.76 Strong ewes possibly a touch sharper but these sorts of ewes few and far between, with plenty of small and plain ewes on offer once more. Nicely shaped Texel ewes sold up to a solid £154 with well fleshed Beltex ewes making £150.50, £139.50 and £136. A couple of pens of Suffolk x ewes made over £130, with a top of £135.50.

Generally, the very thickest Suffolk x and Texel x ewes would make in the £120-£130 bracket with half meat sorts selling at £90-£100. Very strongest North Country Mule ewes peaking around £100-£105 with half meated types £70-£80. Still we see a large proportion of ewes selling £30-£50 but more very poor ewes on offer this week making under £20.

More lean rams on show this week, but Suffolks still sold to a top of £119. All ewes to be penned by 4.00pm please.

LUDLOW FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, Store cattle.

Auctioneer: Michael Thomas Tel: 07890 898239 Breeding cattle. A few cows and calves on offer met with a firm trade. Outfits peaked at £1800 for a Continental cow with a Charolais bull calf at foot. If you have couples you are looking to sell, please take advantage of the current trade. Next sale Friday 11th November. Young feeding bulls.

Top price bull: £1360 Top price bull per kg: 324ppk Average bull per head: £935 Average price bull per kg: 245ppk Prize winners 1st P Barker 345kg £1100 2nd P Barker 305kg £990 3rd P Barker 405kg £1050 A very firm trade as this years suckled calves start to appear. A good number of buyers present looking to secure numbers. Customers for all types / ages and quality at this sale and going

forward. If you have young bulls that you are considering selling, please take advantage of the current trade. Next sale: Friday 11th November. Prices were as follows: Aberdeen Angus X Bulls to £550 Blonde D’Aquitaine X Bulls to £1000, £730 British Blue X Bulls to £960, £575, £400, £350 Charolais X Bulls to £1025, £1020, £960 Hereford X Bulls to £1080, £1010, £980 x2, £520 Limousin X Bulls to £1360, £1350, £1305, £1190, £1180, £1160, £1100 x4, £1095, £1070, £1050 x2, £1040 x2, £1020, £990, £950, £930, £900, £895, £855, £850, £800, £790, £770 x2, £760, £750, £730, £600 x2, £520, £450, £420 Simmental X Bulls to £1250 South Devon X Bulls to £1190, £1050, £800 Steers Top price steer: £1400 Top price steer per kg: 266ppk Average steer per head: £1105 Average price steer per kg: 233ppk Prize winners 1st CT Whiteman 505kg £1320 2nd CT Whiteman 500kg £1300 3rd J Alderson 520kg £1150 Heifers Top price heifer: £1450 Top price heifer per kg: 285ppk Average heifer per head: £895 Average price heifer per kg: 215ppk Prize winners 1st BJ & EA Williams 415kg £1110 2nd HJ Middleton 500kg £1225 3rd K Matravers 380kg £740 A good selection of feeding cattle for the second sale of the month, with some annual consignments on offer. Strong cattle the most in demand as buyers try to keep yards full. Young, well bred Continental heifers once again had their own following as buyers pass back returns from the fat ring. Longer term, second grade cattle would be more difficult with the current feed situation. Overall, a good sale and more could have been sold. Next sale: Friday 11th November. Free on farm selection service available tel: 01584 872251. Prices were as follows: Aberdeen Angus X Steers to £710 British Blue X Steers to £1230, £1090, £1025, £830, £750 Charolais X Steers to £1285, £1260, £1190 x2, £1085, £1035, £760 Hereford X Steers to £1140, £1100, £1030, £405 Limousin X Steers to £1360, £1330, £1320, £1260, £1250, £1200, £1125, £1100, £890, £850 Salers X Steers to £1065, £500 Simmental X Steers to £970 Stabiliser X Steers to £1400, £1290, £1240, £1230 x2, £1200, £1195, £1155 x2, £1150 x2 Aberdeen Angus X Heifers to £1100, £1050, £910, £900 Blonde D’Aquitaine X Heifers to £1220, £1090, £740 British Blue X Heifers to £1120, £1060, £935, £900 x2, £885, £880, £860, £825, £785, £765, £700, £655, £620, £405 Charolais X Heifers to £1285, £1225, £1200, £1195, £1190, £1180, £1155, £1100, £1095, £1090, £1020, £1005, £960 Hereford X Heifers to £1055, £930, £910, £815, £740, £730, £720, £665, £570, £545 Holstein Friesian X Heifers to £520, £510, £445 Limousin X Heifers to £1450, £1250, £1200, £1195, £1170, £1140, £1110, £1105, £1080, £1070, £1030, £1000, £955, £900, £890, £830, £780, £685 x2, £665, £640, £580 x2, £560, £470, £410, £315 Simmental X Heifers to £925, £890, £770 South Devon X Heifers to £470 Calves & weanlings – 50 Top Price Weaned Steer Calf - £610 Top Price Weaned Bull Calf - £520 Top Price Weaned Heifer Calf - £540 A super show of weaned calves entered for this sale met a crowded ringside of buyers and a very competitive trade. British Blue x steers topping at £610 for a pen of 4 at 5-6 months with similar sorts to £590 and £575. Hereford bulls 6-7 months reached £520, £495, £435 and steers £455. Limousin heifers 6 months were bid to £540, £455 with Blonde D’Aquitaines to £400. Younger heifers generally trading between £265 and £350 overall. Store lambs – 2086 Auctioneer: James Amphlett Tel: 07972 653077 Mixed Lambs Top £95 Av. £69.89 Wether Lambs Top £97 Av. £68.37 Ewe Lambs Top £101 Av. £78.84 Ram Lambs Top £92 Av. £68.68 A very good entry of lambs in terms of quality and number met a very good trade, with all types of lambs very much wanted. Strength very closely followed with Suffolk x wether lambs selling to £97 and Texel x mixed lambs up to £95. All of the very biggest meat lambs would sell over £90. Short term, well-bred Texel x and Charollais x lambs generally trading at £83-£88 with medium term but well-bred sorts £75-£83. Lambs selling in the £60’s looking strong money with plenty not very big or the best bred. Some of the best trade of the day were the lambs selling between £45 and £55 with plenty of these needing a lot of time. Charollais ram lambs sold up to £92 with Suffolk x ewe lambs selling up to £101. More lambs needed for the next sale on Friday 11th November. Please make sure they are entered so that buyers know they are coming. For details please contact Michael Thomas Tel: 01584 872251 (Work) or 07890 898239 (Mobile) Bradley Towell Tel: 01584 872251 (Work) or 07496 263916 (Mobile) James Amphlett Tel: 01905 769770 (Work) or 07972 653077 (Mobile) Free on farm grading service contact: Loui Jones Tel: 07828 921864 or 01568 611174 or Ted Davies Tel: 07772 252293.

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TWO SPEED CROSSWORD Across 6. Vertical (7) 7. Stopping place (3-2) 9. Killed (5) 10. Forgive (7) 12. Grammatical category (5,6) 14. Controversial (11) 18. Elves (7) 19. Milk supplier (5) 21. Instrument (5) 22. Illness (7) Down 1. Period (5) 2. End (6) 3. Timid (3) 4. Goose (6) 5. Desert (7) 8. Sedative (7) 11. Typesetter (7) 13. Confound (7) 15. Threefold (6) 16. Customs (6) 17. Crucifix (5) 20. Tune (3)

Cryptic Across

6. Not stooping to dishonesty (7) 7. Keep off the highway! (3-2) 9. Nails badly finished off (5) 10. Excuse for the study being finished (7) 12. Grammatically, it is (5,6) 14. Satisfied with debts, but unlikely to reach agreement (11) 18. Spirits priests conjure up (7) 19. Yard I prepared for storing milk (5) 21. Listening device the French used to sound the alarm (5) 22. Medical problem from a seaside resort (7) Down 1. A charming device to put into

4. Unusual danger for a goose (6) 5. Leave a fellow under a

letters (5) 2. Polish, perhaps, but not Polish by sound! (6) 3. React like a startled horse and throw (3)

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Quick

This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clues, try the Quick.

prohibition (7) 8. Painstaking preparation (7) 11. There’s all types in his trade (7) 13. Puzzle no more! (7)

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15. Trip up the Spanish three times (6) 16. Habits of a wise man in America (6)

Scribble pad

ALPHAMUDDLE Rearrange the letters in the grid on the left to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off.

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PATHFINDER Beginning with the top highlighted letter, follow a continuous path of words associated with the given subject. The trail goes through each letter once, twisting up, down and sideways, but never diagonally.

Sudoku Challenge

L E M A I O F E K A O T Y R O

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NUMBERFIT

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Arrowword

REMEMBER WHEN The following events all occurred in living memory. Can you guess the year?

Panic

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Which actor played villainous surgeon Edward Hutchinson in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks?

What is the word zoo short for?

In which decade did punk rock emerge?

‘Who dares wins’ is the motto of which specialist British regiment?

In which sport is a shuttlecock used?

What type of word can be common or proper?

What is the name for an illusion of water seen in the desert?

In which American city is the Pentagon?

What is the official name for a sleeping policeman?

Which Scottish economist wrote The Wealth of Nations?

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US state whose capital is Nashville (9) Aged (7) Amphibious rodent (7) Dishonourable (7) Meeting for discussion (7) Revise (4) Skeleton part (4) Embraces, hugs (7) Book of words (7) Follow (5) Popular takeaway dish (5) Explosions (6) Fish (7) Angers (5) Elude (5) Charged particle (3) Catches fire (7) Listen secretly (9)

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Solutions

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General Knowledge Quiz

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1 C; 2 C; 3 C; 4 A; 5 D; 6 D; 7 A; 8 C; 9 B; 10 C; 11 B; 12 A; 13 D; 14 C; 15 D.

Star Seeker Across: 1 Avid; 8 Aberration; 9 Strength; 10 Mode; 12 Morose; 14 Dreamy; 15 Finger; 17 Duenna; 18 Hymn; 19 Generate; 21 Consummate; 22 Keep. Down: 2 Virtuosity; 3 Dale; 4 Meagre; 5 Arched; 6 Stampede; 7 Ante; 11 Diminutive; 13 Organise; 16 Regime; 17 Denial; 18 Hack; 20 Reek.

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Across: 1 Spacehounds; 9 Willard; 10 Congo; 11 Trout; 12 Oregano; 13 Edberg; 15 Gurkha; 18 Liguria; 20 Sucre; 22 Nonet; 23 Cellist; 24 Barry Lyndon. Down: 2 Polio; 3 Chanter; 4 Hudson; 5 Uncle; 6 Denmark; 7 Switzerland; 8 No, No, Nanette; 14 Begonia; 16 Upsilon; 17 Marcel; 19 Rotor; 21 Chico.

Fill In

Word Wise:

Bird: SWALLOW

SWAM I P L A S S T R E E B T C U R T B M U S E I S L E S O S T EW

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Sportword Across: 1. Smalling; 6. Blake; 7. Vault; 9. Ross; 10. Snodin; 12. LuaLua; 14. Zola; 17. Yohan; 18. Patel; 19. Stringer.

Down: 2. Mears; 3. Loeb; 4. Irvine; 5. Gould; 6. Burnley; 8. Tindall; 11. Bugner; 13. Ashes; 15. Ottke; 16. Spin.

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Two Speed Crossword

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Across: 6 Upright; 7 Lay-by; 9 Slain; 10 Condone; 12 Third person; 14 Contentious; 18 Sprites; 19 Dairy; 21 Bugle; 22 Disease.

Down: 1 Spell; 2 Finish; 3 Shy; 4 Gander; 5 Abandon; 8 Morphia; 11 Printer; 13 Nonplus; 15 Triple; 16 Usages; 17 Cross; 20 Air.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 | THE JOURNAL

Memorial unveiled in honour of airmen killed in accident

TOBY NEAL

toby.neal@mnamedia.co.uk

A memorial has been unveiled honouring the sacrifice of a teenage airman and two of his colleagues who lost their lives when their bomber crashed during the war.

Sergeant Eddie Brisbourne, 19, from Much Wenlock, was the rear gunner of the Wellington bomber and died when the aircraft suffered an engine failure while on approach to landing at RAF Desborough in Northamptonshire, hit a tree, and burst into flames.

Among those at the ceremony was Eddie’s sister, 85-year-old Jean Jones, from Sundorne, Shrewsbury, along with members of the families of the other victims, who unveiled the memorial, which was draped in the Union Jack and Australian flag.

Jean Jones, Bill Everatt and Squadron Leader Luke Ridgway

Estate The memorial has been erected close to the site of the tragedy.

The area is now covered by a new housing estate, and members of Desborough Civic Society had successfully negotiated for an area of the estate to be used for remembrance.

Made of York Stone, it has a granite plaque bearing an image of a Wellington bomber and honouring the trio who died – Pilot Officer Reg Byrne of the Royal Australian Air Force and, from the RAF Volunteer Reserve, Sergeant Bill Barnett and Eddie.

It also recognises the sacrifice of other airmen who lost their lives while training at RAF Desborough,

The crew, including, far right, 19-year-old Sergeant Eddie Brisbourne which was the home of Bomber Command’s 84 Operational Training Unit.

Jean said: “I was very proud of him. It’s wonderful. I remember

the last time I saw him, he turned around and smiled and held up his hand. He was lovely in his own way.

I can remember the day he died. I came home from school and tears

were streaming down from mum’s eyes.”

Eddie’s nephew David Brisbourne, from Cheswardine, who was also at the event, said the family lived on a smallholding at Much Wenlock.

“He had six brothers and two sisters. His dad fought in the First World War for the Canadian Army and lost his leg which meant his mobility was restricted and Eddie’s mother Eve had to milk the cows, deliver the milk to houses in Much Wenlock by horse and cart and bring up eight children.

“When the Second World War broke out Eddie wanted to join the RAF but had to wait until he was old enough. He volunteered, became a sergeant at the age of 19 and became the rear gunner of the Wellington bomber.

“He was still living in Much Wenlock at the time and, as my Aunty Jean said, there were a lot of tears from my Nan on receiving the letter from the Air Ministry.”

More than 50 people, including Squadron Leader Luke Ridgway who was attending on behalf of the Australian government and the RAF, joined in the service. Squadron Leader Ridgway and Jean were among those who laid wreaths.

Event co-organiser Steve Richards, of the civic society, said: “It’s a fitting memorial to those who died.

The ceremony was very moving, especially for the relatives of those that died in the crash.”

The aircraft had taken off from RAF Desborough for a night exercise and crashed on its return in the early hours of September 5, 1944.

Three of the six on board survived the crash and were treated for their injuries at the air base’s sick quarters.

Headless man and demonic frogs among tales

Acton Burnell by Bob Hanley

Demonic frogs and a headless man are among 160 hauntings reported in Shropshire in recent years.

The tales of ghostly hauntings have been floating around since the 1700s – one is of a bride-to-be called Hannah Phillips. In 1707, she is said to have drowned after ‘slipping’ into a river a few days before her wedding day. Some motorists say they have seen her ghost, wearing a long, dark dress, by the main village road in Astley Abbots.

For the thrill-seekers of Shropshire, there are plenty of locations to try and spot a headless ghost, or a devilish amphibian, during the spookiest of seasons. Here are some more sightings found from research by online casino, slotbox. com.

Mytton and Mermaid Hotel, Atcham John ‘Mad Jack’ Mytton was a local eccentric who lived with 2,000 dogs and 60 cats while drinking six bottles of port per day. His money eventually ran out and he died in

a debtors’ prison. However, once a year on his birthday, his ghost is reputed to visit the hotel that has now taken his name.

Girl in White Lace, Acton Burnell Castle A ghostly girl dressed in white lace is said to haunt the ruins. In 2004, a student visiting the castle recalled seeing a ‘misty face’ and hearing scratching noises.

The Maid, Acton Burnell The spirit is said to have been seen only once – in what year remains unknown, but the castle was built between 1284 and 1293 and abandoned in 1420. It has been creepily reported that a maid entered a bedroom and announced ‘mass is at eight o’clock’ before disappearing.

Laid by the Devil, The Devil’s Causeway, between Acton Burnell and Cardington Legend has it that the old road was built by Old Nick himself in one night. Anyone using the road at midnight would be greeted by

a man on a white horse, who had the horns and feet of a cow. It is believed he was the devil in disguise, who would judge the midnight traveller on the goodness of their soul before either letting them pass or, if they had led an evil life, beating them to a ‘bloodied pulp’.

Demonic Frogs, Frog Well It is said that the devil and his mischievous imps live here, manifested as frogs. Old Nick take the form of a larger frog who hides away most of the time.

RF398, Cosford Aerospace Museum The last remaining Avro Lincoln Bomber is situated at the museum.

Some say they have seen the ghost of the pilot in the cockpit. When a tape recorder was left there overnight, it picked up the sound of a busy airport.

Headless Man, Baschurch The spirit of a headless man who hanged himself in Nescliffe is said drive his horse and trap around the neighbourhood.

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Switch-on date is confirmed Kington’s Christmas lights switchon will take place on December 1.

Initial plans include music from the community choir, festive food and drink arranged by Kington Chamber of Trade and it is hoped Father Christmas will be able to drop in. It will be the start of a festive weekend with Kington’s food and drink festival taking place on December 3.

Chairman of the Christmas Lights Committee Councillor Richard Banks said he would like as much of the money available for the switch-on to be spent within the town to give townspeople a good start to what could be a difficult winter.

He told a town council meeting he hoped the maximum spent on the event and the lights this year would be about £2,500.

He said he will come to the November meeting with a more detailed breakdown of the costs.

Court case is adjourned The case against a Presteigne woman has been adjourned after she failed to attend court because of illness.

Ana Power was due to appear at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court on Wednesday last week to face two charges of breaching a restraining order by harassing a former partner on August 24.

But solicitor Mr Owain Jones said Power, 40, of Court Fold, Old Radnor, is suffering with mental health issues and was not able to attend court.

He said she would plead guilty to a charge of sending text messages but she did not accept the other charge of dialling her ex-partner’s number.

Magistrates adjourned the case until Wednesday. Power remains on conditional bail until that date.

Good conditions for big chase The conditions were fine on the day of The Huntington Chase near Kington and the competitors started the hilly 11k course under a warm sun and billowing clouds.

The course takes in sections of road, track, mountain, and moorland with glorious, panoramic views from Hergest Ridge.

The competitors are an eclectic gathering of horse riders, bikes and runners.

A spokesperson said: “Sincere thanks go to the ladies of Huntington who catered for 100 or so, to marshals out on the course, Coop and Nisa for their donations, to The Grapevine, No 25 Delicatessen and Paul Lewis for the raffle prizes, sponsor S W Maddy and Son and for many others whose help and support make the event possible.”

Half of the £1,307 raised has gone to St Thomas a Becket Church. The balance is earmarked for Kington Youth Hub.

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‘Secret’ gay love story that could be turned into a film

THE JOURNAL | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

How a town toiled to offe

TOBY NEAL

toby.neal@mnamedia.co.uk

For the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria, a market town sent a beautiful gift, the fruit of over four months of toil by 14 women hand loom weavers, and the subject of many a royal walkover ever since.

Mark Hignett with the letters The story of two soldiers, united in love during the Second World War, that was uncovered by a Shropshire museum curator, is still on course to be turned into a Hollywood film.

Gordon and Gilbert’s love, has been turned into an eight-minute “short” that has been shown at film festivals in the UK and USA. The Letter Men gives a taste of the relationship between the two men, one of whom was stationed at the Park Hall Army Barracks near Oswestry.

Mark Hignett bought the letters from eBay for £1,000 after hunting for war memorabilia from Oswestry for the town’s museum.

He had not realised the amazing love story that was entwined within the letters until he studied them more closely. The letters are from Gordon Bowsher, writing to his lover Gilbert Bradley who was fighting as a soldier in the Second World War. There are more than 300 letters from Gordon, written between 1939 and 1944. Homosexuality was illegal in Britain until 1967, and the couple talk about keeping their relationship secret as well as travelling to California together after the war.

After the letters were the subject of an exhibition at the museum, Mr Hignett was approached by director, Andrew Valentine.

“At the same time I was also contacted by actors, Matthew Postlewaite and also by Garett Clayton,” he said.

The two actors went on to play Gordon and Gilbert in the Letter Men. He said: “It had its world wide premier at the Tribeca Festival in New York and was also screened at OutFest Film Festival in Los Angeles and the Paris Film Festival. It’s scheduled to be at Cannes next year.

Mr Hignett said it was wonderful to see the effect the letters were having.

“I was approached by two men from Virginia who, rather than exchange vows, they asked if they could exchanged sentiments written by Gordon, in the letters,” he said. “There is interest in a full film, however I have to finish the book I am writing first based on the letters.”

It was a spectacular rich crimson woollen carpet which was originally underfoot in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace, and remains in the royal collection to this day.

But before being presented to Her Majesty, the people of Bridgnorth were given a chance to see it.

With the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Bridgnorth local historian Clive Gwilt has highlighted the town’s part in honouring the reign of the previous longest reigning monarch, whose 60 years on the throne was marked by national celebrations in 1897.

Victoria had been sovereign for 63 years and 216 days at the time of her death in 1901.

“On June 5, 1897, the diamond jubilee carpet made for the Queen was put on exhibition in the Drill Hall in St Mary’s Street for all the townsfolk to see,” he says.

“Admission fees of £22 16s 10d were given to the Bridgnorth and South Shropshire Infirmary. The carpet was made at H & M Southwell Ltd’s factory and measured 18ft 2ins by 16ft 5ins. It contained 4,294,600 stitches.”

The 1897 Diamond Jubilee carpet, which is still to be found in the palace

Spectacular

Alas, in contrast to the spectacular design of the Bridgnorth carpet, which had many elements, a dip into the royal website reveals that today the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace has a red carpet which is essentially plain.

So where has the Bridgnorth royal carpet gone? It turns out it has been moved to a different location within the palace.

Lily Spicer of the Royal Collection Trust tells us: “I’m afraid we are unable to confirm for certain when the carpet was moved from the Throne Room, but it may have been during the reign of George V and Queen Mary when Queen Mary undertook considerable works at the palace.

“The carpet currently decorates a room in Buckingham Palace that is used for operational purposes.”

If you want to see it in situ, the RCT’s website has a picture of it – we can’t bring it to you ourselves as it is not available for media use.

As for the details of the carpet, the RCT describes it thus: “It was a crimson carpet with crowned animals at corners, representing the Empire, including a tiger, kangaroo, beaver and elephant, representing India, Canada, South Africa and Australia with a VR (Victoria Regina) monogram in the centre.”

It adds with a flourish: “It had borders of oak leaves and pink and

Southwell’s carpet factory, once such a big part of life in Bridgnorth

mauve flowers entwined with blue ribbons and foliage.

“Designed by Herbert George on behalf of members of the royal family, it took 14 women four months to make. Once completed it was exhibited at South Kensington. The carpet was subscribed for by the ladies of England and presented to Queen Victoria on the occasion of her diamond jubilee.”

It was by no means the last carpet Bridgnorth made for royalty, as Clive says that at the end of the First World War the firm also presented a victory carpet to the palace.

The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries were a golden age for carpet making in Bridgnorth. One 1907 guidebook for the town says its chief industry is carpet weaving “and the fame of Messrs. H. and M. Southwell’s carpets, including Brussels, Wiltons and Axminsters, has spread far and wide... Many carpets have been specially made here for the late

Queen Victoria...

“Most of the carpets in the Houses of Parliament were supplied by this noted firm.”

Finely woven Axminster and Wilton carpets were shipped to every far-reaching corner of the world from the Far East, to America and Australia, and the best London hotels bought carpets from Bridgnorth.

Factory

As for Southwell’s, by the 1930s the factory occupied a huge frontage on the river, and the company was one of the largest employers in the town.

But in 1944 it was sold off to the Carpet Manufacturing Company Ltd. In the 1970s the carpet industry began to experience fierce competition from abroad and in 1971 a programme of rationalisation began within the company. Departments were closed, and ironically a

“Bridgnorth” shed was opened in the company’s Kidderminster works.

The writing was on the wall, and in 1977 the factory closed.

The buildings were demolished and houses were built on the site.

Bridgnorth’s long carpet-making tradition came to a complete end in 1983 when the Debron carpet tile works in Friar Street was closed by parent company Carpets International.

But its link to the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria remains.

It was an event that brought great excitement to Bridgnorth just as it did to other towns across the West Midlands.

Old faded pictures remain of Bridgnorth’s town centre bedecked in bunting and of dignitaries planting a tree alongside its landmark leaning castle.

And, in a corner of Buckingham Palace, a little piece of the Shropshire town remains to this day.

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Top war dog Rob’s gallantry medals sell for record price

Major Sydney shakes Rob’s paw

Women carpet weavers at Southwell’s with the diamond jubilee carpet they created

Queen Victoria’s official portrait to mark her diamond jubilee in 1897

Tree planting in the castle grounds, carried out by a Mr W O Foster of Apley

Bridgnorth High Street and Bridgnorth town hall decked out in garlands

The medals belonging to a dog who was parachuted behind enemy lines for SAS missions have sold at auction for a record-breaking £140,000.

The PDSA Dickin Medal for Gallantry– the Victoria Cross for animals – as well as the RSPCA Red Collar for Valour were awarded to ‘War Dog Rob’ for his service during the Second World War. Now, the medals have been sold by Noonans Mayfair to a collector of British gallantry awards for £120,000 more than they were originally estimated.

Rob, a black and white Collie Retriever, was bought for five shillings from Colemere Farm, near Ellesmere, in 1939 and lived with the Bayne family in Tetchill.

He was volunteered as a ‘War Dog’ in 1942 and was signed up on May 19 of that year.

Rob was the first war dog to serve in the SAS and took part in 20 parachute descents throughout the war.

Basil Bayne, the son of Rob’s original owner, sold the medals along with an extensive archive including Rob’s collar, a portrait painting, photographs, certificate, manuscripts, books and letters.

Following the sale, Basil said: “Wow, I have just picked myself off the floor. I can’t believe the price but I am so delighted that Rob’s story and legacy is held in such high respect.

“And that the important roll that him and many other animals have played in conflict is being recognised.

“The money will all be donated to the charity and will be used to sponsor students studying agriculture and farming including courses in animal welfare and behaviour.

“Rob’s exploits have featured in the degree course on animal behaviour taught at Harper Adams University in Shropshire in recent years.”

The previous world record for a Dickin Medal was paid in 2020, also at Noonans, for the medal awarded to the pigeon ‘Duke of Normandy’ for his gallantry during D-Day. All proceeds from the record-breaking sale last Wednesday will go to the Taylor McNally Foundation.

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Firms urged to join supply chain Businesses of all sizes are being encouraged to register their interest in becoming an HS2 supplier and access the multi-million pound pipeline of contract opportunities with its construction partners.

Construction of the first phase of Britain’s new high speed railway, between Birmingham and London, is expected to generate around 400,000 contracts, with an estimated £25 billion worth of opportunities expected to flow out into the wider supply chain over the coming years.

Ruth Todd, chief commercial officer at HS2, said: “HS2 provided a lifeline to thousands of UK-based small and medium-sized enterprises during the pandemic, and in these challenging times, it’s vital that British businesses of all sizes gear up to capitalise on the certainty that HS2 contracts provide.”

For more information, visit hs2. org.uk/supply-chain

Loyalty of staff is recognised Directors at the award-winning Shrewsbury wine merchant, Tanners Wines, have celebrated the long-service milestones of three of the company’s staff.

Dawn Williams, Duncan Smith and Richard Stevens have all joined the company’s ‘30 Year Club’.

Dawn started in the cellars shop before making the move to trade support in 1997. Duncan started a week later, and now works alongside Dawn heading up the trade support team.

Richard oversees Tanners Llandudno Junction, having joined when Tanners took over Terry Platt Wine Merchants in 2005.

Together they have combined over 90 years of experience.

Chairman James Tanner presented a gold watch to each of the long-serving members of staff.

CQS goes on a fact-finding visit A quantity surveying company celebrated 15 years in business with a fact-finding visit to the new £17.5 million National Brownfield Institute.

CQS Solutions, based in Telford, provides professional quantity surveying, cost management and project management services, working with building contractors and sub-contractors across the Midlands.

Tim Lloyd, alumni of the University of Wolverhampton, originally set up the business from his home and for the past 10 years has been based at University of Wolverhampton’s Telford Innovation Campus.

To mark the 15-year milestone of the company, the team toured the new facilities at the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus including a visit to the Igloo – a 4D immersive suite which will be used to assess land for regeneration.

THE JOURNAL | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Increase in inbound dealmaking Between April and June the number of inbound cross-border deals for West Midlands-based companies was at its highest level since early 2020, according to the latest analysis from Deloitte Midlands Cross Border Deals Radar.

The research, which tracks inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions activity between investors and corporates in the

Midlands and overseas, reveals that inbound dealmaking in the West Midlands is exceeding first quarter 2020 levels for the first time.

In the second quarter, overseas bidders completed 11 deals for West Midlands-based companies, compared with seven deals in the first quarter and just five deals in the same quarter of 2021.

Firms face steep business rates rise Organisations which are liable for business rates are set to face a major potential financial crisis in April 2023, with an average expected rise of around 36 per cent.

This is according to Jonathan Young of property consultants Matthews & Goodman.

The rise, due to be introduced on April 1 2023, follows the Valuation Office’s (VO) recent completion of a nationwide revaluation of (non-do-

mestic) properties liable for business rates.

Mr Young said: “Given everyone’s current focus on cost management, it’s important that business leaders don’t ignore the implications of this revaluation – because it’s only six months away. The anticipated rises are based on the rental values which vary according to location and property type. I strongly advise any ratepayer to seek advice.”

Masonry manufacturer plans to generate power from waste

SUE AUSTIN

sue.austin@mnamedia.co.uk

Masonry manufacturer Besblock is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint further by using wood waste to generate energy.

The firm, located at Halesfield, Telford has created a £3.2 million ‘energy from waste wood plant’ and is planning to invest in a new turbine to generate electricity on site.

Besblock says it already has a low carbon footprint and is committed to lowering emissions further by adopting this approach in conjunction with other already installed renewable energy sources.

Established in 1972, Besblock works with some of the UK’s leading house builders and construction companies.

The firm, which celebrates its 50th birthday this year, has expanded considerably recently with extensive investment in its facilities and processes.

As the firm continues to grow, it is targeting more recruits to join the workforce as production operatives, drivers and apprentices.

Martin Fulwell, sales director said: “We have grown at a fast pace and while we are pleased with the path we’re on, we haven’t lost sight of keeping our carbon footprint as low as possible along the way. The addition of the turbine will allow us to generate our own electricity.”

Louise Preece, left, and Anne-Marie Brettell, have been promoted by Halls

Promotions are made at leading company Halls has announced two promotions in its experienced rural professional team.

Chartered surveyors Louise Preece and Anne-Marie Brettell have been promoted to Head of Rural Professional Services and Head of Professional Valuations and Infrastructure, respectively.

Chairman Allen Gittins and director James Evans will be managing all major rural agency busi-

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newsroom@mnamedia.co.uk

ness together with the company’s rural professional team.

An associate director of Halls, Louise has spent her entire professional career to date working in the company’s Shrewsbury head office. A Rural Enterprise and Land Management graduate from

Harper Adams University College, she joined the company in 2009.

A fellow graduate of Harper Adams University College, Anne-Marie joined Halls in 2018, having previously gained 10 years’ experience with another firm of chartered surveyors and auctioneers.

A farmer’s daughter from Yockleton, near Shrewsbury, she is a member of the RICS and Fellow of CAAV.

Tiger makes investment in broadband provider

Tiger Infrastructure Partners has announced a control investment of £75 million in Rural Broadband Solutions Holdings Limited (RBBS), a fast-growing provider of broadband services to residential and business customers in rural areas of the UK. Delivered via its Shropshire-based internet service provider brand SWS Broadband, RBBS initially provided broadband through fixed wireless access technology in the county. Since the launch of the Government’s Project Gigabit scheme, which subsidises broadband roll-out in rural areas, it new deploys full fibre.

Christopher New, CEO of RBBS, said: “We believe Tiger Infrastructure is a like-minded investor whose expertise and capital will assist us in making RBBS a leader in our niche.

“With Tiger Infrastructure’s investment, RBBS is well-positioned to help communities in Shropshire and Wales solve the immediate and growing requirement for reliable, gigabit-capable connectivity,” he added.

Emil W Henry Jr, chief executive of Tiger Infrastructure, said: “RBBS, with its track record of operating a high-quality fixed wireless access network and deploying

full fibre in challenging areas, represents an ideal partner for Tiger Infrastructure.

“We have the opportunity to invest alongside the UK Government to meet the needs of rural households and small businesses that, despite strong growth in data consumption, remain served by significantly slower and less reliable copper lines or fibre-to-the-cabinet.”

RBBS’ vision is to create a high-quality, contiguous network initially covering approximately 100,000 remote premises in small towns in Shropshire and Wales where full fibre connectivity is currently unavailable.

Christopher New

JOURNALISM MAT TERS WEEK 37

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 | THE JOURNAL

Newspapers are our eyes and ears – and hold people like me to account Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan explains why local newspapers are so important Journalism matters.

That is not just a slogan; it is a fundamental feature of our democracy.

Without publications like the one you are reading right now, we would not be able to hold the people in power to account – including, of course, politicians like me.

Like countless readers, I am really proud to live in a country that has such a flourishing media scene, starting with the 850 local news titles across the UK (including the Journal you are reading and the Melksham Independent News in my own constituency).

These local newspapers act as our neighbourhood watch. They have their ear to the ground of their communities – holding local public services’ feet to the fire, monitoring what is happening in the local courts and providing a valuable platform for causes and community groups.

But we also need the reporters and editors who work at national press and broadcast outlets, and who are just as vital to our democracy. Their front pages lead the

Out and about – reporter David Tooley chatting to Ken and Ilene Epstein in Ironbridge national conversation. Their presenters ask the questions to which we all want answers. And their investigations shape our society by exposing wrongdoing.

So this week is the perfect opportunity for me to make clear that as Secretary of State, I am going to be a champion of journalism in every way I can. For me, that starts with one of the most pressing things in my in-tray: making sure this industry thrives in the digital age.

That has not always been easy.

While the internet has transformed all of our lives for the better, I know

that it has also completely uprooted the business models of local publishers. True, online readership of local media is growing – up 18 per cent on last year.

But it is clear that big tech has swallowed up much of the ad market and contributed to the closure of too many newsrooms.

Journalism is just as important

in 2022 as it was before the rise of the internet. So this government is committed to doing a number of things to protect it.

We are going to repeal Section 40, which would threaten media freedom and risk financial ruin for publishers.

We have reshaped our world-leading Online Safety Bill to safeguard free speech and ensure Silicon Valley monoliths cannot censor quality journalism on a whim.

And we are stepping in to stop the biggest tech players from using their market dominance to mistreat

other businesses and consumers.

Our new regulator, the Digital Markets Unit, will level the playing field between news publishers and big tech – particularly when it comes to getting paid fairly for the news articles they create.

After all, good journalism does not come for free.

Together, those things should give journalists the space and support they need to thrive, no matter what new tech throws at them.

Sadly, though, one thing seems to have survived the digital age. Being a journalist is just as risky as ever. In fact, thanks to the reach of social media, cases of intimidation, threats – and in rare cases – violence are on the rise.

While the UK certainly doesn’t face the same challenges as other countries, one incident of abuse is one too many.

No one should have to put up with that bile for simply doing their job.

So I will be pushing ahead with our National Action Plan to ensure that journalists in the UK can operate without fear for their safety.

Working alongside industry partners, the police and others, we are committed to reducing the number of attacks and threats against journalists and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.

I intend to do my bit to help this essential industry thrive. But papers need your support, too.

Ultimately it is you – the readers – who keep your local Star, Gazette, Inquirer or Bugle up and running.

When you buy a paper or visit a news website, you are doing so much more than getting up-to speed on the latest news or gossip.

You are supporting an institution that keeps this country running.

Making sure highly trusted journalism has a sustainable future During another tumultuous year, the role of journalism in our society has become more important than ever before.

The conflict in Ukraine has graphically shown us the critical importance of having eyewitnesses on the ground to document and explain the horrific brutality of war.

Spin and disinformation are used to confuse and destabilise, yet trusted journalism from wellknown brands serves to neutralise this potent threat.

Closer to home, we are beginning to face up to the consequences of an economy under severe pressure on multiple fronts.

There is no doubt we have tough times ahead and the role of journalism in making sense of complex events, holding power to account, and campaigning on our behalf, will be more important than ever.

New research to be published by marketing body Newsworks during this week’s Journalism Matters

OWEN MEREDITH

UK News Media Association campaign will demonstrate the critical role journalism is playing in helping families navigate the cost of living crisis.

But we must not take trusted news and information – which require significant resource to produce and distribute – for granted.

The news media industry today faces a multitude of threats. Overseas, this can take the form of authoritarian regimes who seek to clamp down on freedom of speech by murdering or imprisoning journalists. Thankfully, we do not face such dire problems here, but we must always guard against insidious attempts to muzzle freedom speech such as Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act. This insidious piece of legislation – which would burden news publishers with crippling costs even if their journalism was vindicated

– must be repealed immediately, delivering on the Conservative government’s manifesto commitment.

The business of journalism is also under threat with the tech platforms continuing to exercise huge power and abusing their dominance in the digital market to the detriment of news publishers.

The government made a good start by setting up the Digital Markets Unit – a tough new regulator tasked with levelling the playing field between the tech platforms and news publishers – but it still lacks the statutory teeth it needs to get the job done.

Just last week, MPs from an influential Parliamentary committee issued an unequivocal call for government to publish the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill without delay. Calls which have been echoed by report after report over the last decade.

This legislation will enable the DMU to tackle the entrenched pow-

Eyewitness reports are important er and market abuses in the digital economy, driving down prices for consumers and small businesses, while helping to level the playing field between news publishers and the tech platforms. It’s a win on all

fronts and open goal for a government seeking ways to allow households to keep more of their money.

In recent years local journalism, which underpins democracy in communities right across the UK, has enjoyed a boom in audiences as people increasingly turn to sources of trusted information.

A fascinating study from government showed a direct link between higher local newspaper circulations and electoral turnout, proving that local papers boost democracy.

Local journalism is a precious resource, and it must be protected from the ravages of the deteriorating economy and the all-consuming tech platforms who exploit journalism to drive engagement yet contribute next to nothing back into the industry which invests in it.

I ask you to join us in celebrating what journalists do, and by calling for those in power to take steps to ensure highly trusted journalism has a truly sustainable future.

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Chef Andi keen to promote diversity in the kitchen industry

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There are so many reasons to get children cooking.

Andi Oliver The upper echelons of the food world has long been dominated by white male chefs – but this isn’t an accurate picture of the culinary greatness out there, says chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver.

The host of BBC 2’s Great British Menu says in the UK there is a “narrow perception” of excellence in the food industry, writes Imy Brighty-Potts.

Oliver, 58, says: “There are people who look like me at the top end who aren’t getting what they deserve. The excellence, the beauty, the poetry, the magic is what food is about. That comes from all parts of the world.”

Oliver is celebrating this excellence as a judge for the BIH Spotlight Awards with Be Inclusive Hospitality, an initiative that aims to tackle diversity issues within the industry.

Its founder Lorraine Copes, a social entrepreneur and hospitality consultant who has worked with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, says there’s a noticeable absence of people of colour in visible positions of influence in hospitality.

She said just 17.83 per cent of the industry identified as BAME. “I have sat on the boards for businesses and I am always the only person that looks like me in those rooms,” she says.

“I would struggle to name another black woman in the same position as me in the sector.”

This extends, Oliver says, to working in food and television.

Thinking back to an International Women’s Day event earlier in the year, she said: “I was surprised at how many of the younger women chefs of all ethnicities in that room still had hesitation about working in a kitchen at a particular level.

“British multiculturalism is the jewel in our crown. We should be celebrating it in every environment. People of colour should not just be washing dishes.”

As the host of a prestigious show like Great British Menu, and as a black woman in her late 50s, Oliver says she takes her role seriously.

“I don’t speak for anyone else, but I know my visibility is important. It feels like quite a responsibility. I get a lot of support and love. I don’t take that for granted,” she says.

Not only will it arm young people with crucial life skills, it brings them closer to their food – potentially helping them make healthier choices. Plus, you can have a lot of fun baking and cooking with children (once you accept things won’t be perfect, and you might have a hefty amount of tidying up to do).

But it can be hard to know where to start with little ones in the kitchen – so here’s what the pros suggest…

1. MARY BERRY “I think it’s essential to get the young into the kitchen,” she says.

For her, the best way to get children cooking is by having a two-pronged approach: figuring out what they want to cook, and making sure it’s not too complicated.

“Start with simple things – even making scones or bread is inexpensive,” she advises. “And then stand by them, show them weighing – after all, if you’ve got digital scales, they are used to that sort of thing.

“And something they’ll be proud of having made. I spoke on the phone to my daughter this morning, and Atty [her granddaughter, Atalanta] has some friends coming over for a sleepover.

“They were making biscuits and when her friends come, they will also cook the family supper – it might be pasta, and it’ll be part of the late afternoon entertainment, so to speak. They’ll do it together, and enjoy eating and sharing it.” n Cook And Share by Mary Berry (BBC Books, £27) 2. HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL For Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, if you have any chance of getting children interested in cooking, it’s all about engaging them with food from a young age.

“Even the tiniest kids have a real natural curiosity around food, and they want to play with it – so I would say, let them,” he says.

“They don’t always want to taste it or eat it straightaway… It’s quite hard for grown-ups to let go of our hang-ups about keeping the kitchen tidy, and also stressing about whether our kids are eating the right food, but if you let kids muck about with a good range of ingredients when they’re really quite small… sooner or later, they’ll come around to it.”

Fearnley-Whittingstall’s also a big advocate for introducing children to “real food” from a young age if you can.

“Kids who the only food they see is a jar being opened and mush being spooned out of it into their mouths, they’re going to grow up not actually knowing what food is,” he says – which is why “food recognition is so important”, hopefully

Supervise your children in the kitchen while you allow them to chop and prep food

Mary Berry – ‘Cook and Share’

Edd Kimber – ‘Small Batch Bakes’

‘Simply Chinese’ – Suzie Lee

sparking an interest in what goes on in the kitchen. n River Cottage Good Comfort

by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (Bloomsbury Publishing, £27)

4. EDD KIMBER Edd Kimber might be biased because he’s a baker by trade, but he recommends starting with something fun in the kitchen.

“Kids might not necessarily find cooking fun at a young age – I think baking has that more hands-on approach kids like,” he says.

“It’s really important, because you can help educate them about food in general, whilst doing something really fun with them. When you bake with kids, you have to let them do the things they can do, and know when to step in and do the things they’re not going to be able to do.

“But also realise baking with kids means you’re probably not going to get the perfect finish – and that’s okay. Half the fun is the process, so stick to the simple things.” n Small Batch Bakes by Edd Kimber (Kyle Books, £18.99)

she says: “Start them with a butter knife, and off you go” – or you could buy plastic serrated knives: “I bought a pack of five from Amazon, and they cost two pounds.”

She continues: “Get them on a chair or one of the safety stools you can get, and let them work away – start them off on mushrooms or soft fruit, or anything like that – and just let them play. That’s the whole point – that’s what my mum did for us. We were peeling chopping, doing food prep for the takeaway from age seven, but we were all tottering around the takeaway from birth.”

Lee’s top piece of advice for parents supervising in the kitchen?

“Relax and chill out,” she suggests.

“If it doesn’t look beautiful, it’s fine.

You’re allowing them to see, this is what food is all about.” That’s why her recommendation for kids is “bring them into the kitchen from the start, let them chop, let them ask questions”.

And from there, “Their food knowledge will grow – and your food knowledge will grow”. n Simply Chinese by Suzie Lee (Hardie Grant, £20)

3. OLIA HERCULES Olia Hercules is married to chef and food photographer Joe Woodhouse, so their two-year-old son Wilfred has been around food from a young age.

“During the pandemic, we were all stuck in the house and my husband put him into a sling,” she remembers. “As soon as he was able to turn him around facing out – because Joe was writing a book as well and testing all the recipes – Wilfred would hang off the thing and watch him chop, mix and whatever.”

To start Wilfred on his cooking journey, Hercules has a stool “that you put next to you as you’re chopping, so he’s on the same level standing”, she says. She recommends getting a kids’ knife so they can start getting stuck in too. n Home Food by Olia Hercules (Bloomsbury Publishing, £26)

5. SUZIE LEE For Suzie Lee, you don’t need specialist equipment to get children excited in the kitchen. Instead,

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 | THE JOURNAL

Conjuring up a bewitching brew this Halloween

Serve up a Baileys cocktail

This spooky season, Baileys is conjuring up their most bewitching treats yet.

Mixing the velvety creaminess of Baileys with rich chocolatey realness, Baileys has a new range of luxuriously indulgent choctails, including the Baileys Chocolate Orange Martini cocktail and the Baileys Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Cocktail.

These treats aren’t to be missed by chocolate lovers who want a seriously sumptuous sip, every time.

So, if you’re planning on celebrating Halloween in style from home this year, don’t fear, treat yourself in the comfort of your own

home with our step-by-step choctail recipe.

THE ZESTY WITCH (Baileys Chocolate Orange

Martini cocktail) Ingredients: 50ml Baileys Original Irish Cream 25ml Triple Sec 75ml milk (dairy or soya milk – or for extra deliciousness use 50:50 milk and cream)

Chocolate Orange slice

Method: Add your 50ml Baileys Original Irish Cream, 25ml Triple Sec and 75ml Milk to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake it up!

Garnish your serve with some grated chocolate for the ultimate Halloween treat. n Release your inner Halloqween this October with Baileys Original Irish Cream available at major supermarkets and online.

ABV 17% RRP: 70cl £15, 1l £20.

Delicious on its own, over ice, in a scrumptious Baileys Choctail, or poured over your favourite devilishly delicious dessert.

Delicious, seasonal recipes shared by top restaurateur ANDY RICHARDSON

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Birmingham restaurateur Andreas Antona shares some more delicious seasonal recipes.

DUCK BREAST CELERIAC PURÉE, BRAISED RED CABBAGE, DUCK FAT POTATOES Ingredients: Serves 4 Duck Fat Potatoes: 1kg Maris Piper potatoes

Perfect snacks for Veganuary Bringing the bold, the colourful and the abundant this Veganuary is RAMONA’S, a delicious range of vegan-friendly products that are perfect for sharing and designed to be eaten joyously and plentifully.

If you’re looking for something to bring flavour to mealtimes this Veganuary, then keep a pot of RAMONA’S Heavenly Houmous to hand.

A spokesman said: “Perfect for easy lunches, as a snack with colourful veggies, or as a topping for salads, or pasta dishes, RAMONA’S Heavenly Houmous will be your easy go-to in your quest for a vegan lifestyle and perfect for sharing with friends and family, vegans and non-vegans alike.

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“RAMONA’s can help you bombard your senses with delicious Mediterranean-inspired flavours that will make mealtimes both delicious and memorable.”

RAMONA’S Heavenly Houmous is available from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Ocado and Costco, RRP £3.00 for a 500g tub. The range is vegan and gluten free.

100g duck fat, melted Maldon salt

New burgers join the menu

Celeriac Purée: 580g celeriac (about 1 celeriac), peeled and roughly diced 250ml whole milk 250ml double cream 5g salt Braised Red Cabbage: 25g butter ½ red onion, thinly sliced 600g red cabbage, shredded 65g soft brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 65ml cider vinegar 125ml red wine Duck Breasts: 4 duck breasts Maldon salt Method: For The Duck Fat Potatoes: Preheat oven to 200˚C. Peel the potatoes and cut into four even sized pieces.

Place the potatoes in a pan and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to the boil over medium heat and cook for about five to 10 minutes until tender.

Duck Breast Celeriac Purée, Braised Red Cabbage, Duck Fat Potatoes Drain once cooked leave and shake in colander to ruffle the edges. Leave to stand for five minutes.

Pour duck fat into roasting tin and place in the oven to heat up for about five minutes.

Carefully remove the roasting tin from the oven and gently add in the potatoes. Stir the potatoes in the roasting tin to evenly coat the potatoes.

Roast for about 30-40 minutes, turning the potatoes over two to three times during the roasting process. They should be crispy and a deep golden colour. Season with Maldon salt.

For the celeriac purée: Place the diced celeriac, milk and double cream in a pan and bring to the boil over medium heat.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until tender. Drain the celeriac and reserve the liquid. Place the celeriac in and blender and blend until smooth.

If you are struggling to blend the puree, add in a tablespoon of the cooking liquid at a time until you can blend and create a smooth puree. The puree should hold its shape when a teaspoon amount is placed on a plate. Taste and season with salt.

For The braised red cabbage: Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add in the red onion and cook until soft. Mix in the cabbage, brown sugar and cinnamon stick.

Stir in the cider vinegar and the red wine. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer with a lid for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

Add a little water to the pan if the cabbage is looking dry and not cooked. The red cabbage should be tender when done. Remove the cinnamon stick.

For the duck breasts: Preheat oven to 180˚C. Trim duck breast

and remove the fillet and sinew.

Place in a cold pan and bring up to the heat to render the fat. Drain off as much fast as possible as this will help to crisp the skin. The skin should be a golden-brown colour and crispy. Turn the breast over and sear for about 30 seconds.

Transfer the duck breasts to a baking tray and place on the oven for about four to five minutes or longer depending on the desired degree of cooking.

Once cooked allow to rest for about 10-15 minutes.

To Finish: Reheat celeriac puree and red cabbage in separate pans until hot.

Place a small bed of the cabbage on the plate. Gently warm the duck breasts in the oven. Slice the duck breasts, season with Maldon salt and place on top of the cabbage.

Add a dollop of celeriac pureeto the plate. Serve with red wine sauce and roast potatoes.

Burger King UK has announced the launch of a mouth-watering, southern-style menu item: The Memphis Crispy Chicken Burger.

And the good news doesn’t stop there, as due to popular demand, the mighty Memphis King beef burger has also made a triumphant return to Burger King menus nationwide.

The indulgent Memphis Crispy Chicken burger features a succulent chicken breast, sandwiched between crispy bacon slices, melted American cheese, three golden onion rings, creamy mayo, Burger King’s signature smoky BBQ sauce, and all served in a toasted brioche bun.

The much-loved Memphis King burger is made using iconic flame-grilled beef, three crispy onion rings, a heap of mouth-watering bacon slices, two layers of melted American cheese slices, a swirl of cool mayo, a dollop of tangy BBQ sauce, and all served in a lightly toasted soft sesame seed bun.

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SUSAN CALMAN’S GRAND DAY OUT

some excitement that she plays a hole at Royal Portrush, one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the world. Although to be fair, there is little that Calman does do without some excitement.

There’s time for a basket-making lesson and a tour of the world’s oldest whiskey distillery for a tasting (or in Susan’s case, a sniffing), but for us the highlight of this leg of her journey is to come next.

She gets to flex her artistic streak with an activity called “Drag and Draw” in which, much as the name suggests, artists assemble to capture a drag queen on canvas.

That today’s model is none other than Northern Ireland’s own Blu Hydrangea, who was recently crowned champion of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs the World, is a real bonus.

Regular viewers, though, might recall that Susan is aiming to do one thing that scares her on each of her adventures. This week, it’s a wobbly walk across a 20-metre-long rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede, with a 30-metre drop. Yikes!

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Current events – not to mention the weather – can make the world seem like a pretty grim place at times, but there is one consistent source of sunshine to be found and that is Susan Calman.

Her trips around the UK’s many and varied destinations are a joy, and the fact this show is already in its fourth series is a testament to her popularity – as well, of course, to the vast range of fascinating parts of the country that exist and the many things there are to do at them.

This week she and Helen (her trusty camper van – named after Helen Mirren, natch) head to Northern Ireland’s dramatic coastline, beginning in Glenariff.

Glenariff is the largest of the nine Glens of Antrim, stretching over 270 square miles, and by far the most popular when it comes to tourism.

Like the other glens in the area, the dramatic landscape was carved out by huge glaciers during the Ice Age, and today, the valley that has resulted is simply – no pun intended – gorgeous.

Calman hails from Glasgow, just a few hours away from Glencoe, so it takes a lot to take her breath away – but Glenariff manages it.

Next up there’s a trip to Glenarm Castle and its estate, which is home to one of the island of Ireland’s oldest walled gardens. Our intrepid host also gets a tour of the historic castle itself, before taking a ride around the estate’s roads in a vintage car.

Then it’s off to coast to sample a local delicacy – dulse, a red seaweed-like algae also known as sea lettuce – before travelling to nearby Portstewart for a traditional dance recital with a very modern twist.

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8.30 Road Wars (R) (S). 9.00 Nothing To Declare (R) (S). 9.30 Nothing To Declare (R) (S). 10.00 Supergirl (R) (S). 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles (R) (S). 12.00 NCIS: Los Angeles (R) (S). 1.00 Hawaii Five-0 (R) (S). 2.00 S.W.A.T (R) (S). 3.00 Wild Pacific Rescue (R) (S). 4.00 The Simpsons (R) (S).

4.30 The Simpsons (R). 5.00 The Simpsons (R). 5.30 Futurama (R) (S).

6.00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 6.35 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 7.00 Supermarket Sweep (S). 8.00 Secret Crush (S). 9.00 Secret Crush (S). 10.00 Dress To Impress (S). 11.00 Dress To Impress (S). 12.00 Supermarket Sweep (S). 1.00 Family Fortunes (S). 2.00 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow (S). 3.05 One Tree Hill (S). 4.00 One Tree Hill (S). 5.00 Hart Of Dixie (S).

6.00 Classic Coronation Street (S). 6.35 Classic Coronation Street (S). 7.45 Classic Emmerdale (S). 8.15 Bless This House (S). 8.50 Bless This House (S). 9.20 Upstairs, Downstairs (S). 10.30 Upstairs, Downstairs (S). 11.40 Heartbeat (S). 12.45 Heartbeat (S). 1.45 Classic Emmerdale (S). 2.20 Classic Emmerdale (S). 2.55 Classic Coronation Street (S).

3.25 Classic Coronation Street (S). 4.00 Midsomer Murders (S).

5.55 Martin Clunes: My Travels And Other Animals (S).

8.55 Kirstie’s House Of Craft (S). 9.15 A Place In The Sun (S).

10.05 A Place In The Sun (S).

11.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S).

12.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S).

1.10 Heir Hunters (S). 2.10 Four In A Bed (S). 2.40 Four In A Bed (S). 3.15 Four In A Bed (S). 3.50 Four In A Bed (S). 4.20 Four In A Bed (S). 4.50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S). 5.55 Car S.O.S (S).

6.00 The Simpsons A selfdriving car company arrives in Springfield (S).

6.30 Hollyoaks (R) (S).

6.00 Parking Hell (S).

6.30 Eggheads The Dead Parrots take on the regular quiz experts (S).

6.55 5 News Update (S).

6.00 Futurama The gang accidentally freezes Santa (R) (S).

6.30 The Simpsons The family is brainwashed (R).

6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase Stephen Mulhern hosts the second of two special World Cup editions (S).

6.30 ITV Racing: Breeders’ Cup Live Coverage of day one (S).

6.55 Escape To The Chateau: DIY Couple Tim and Krys race to get their chateau ready for the first paying guests (S).

7.00 Channel 4 News (S).

7.30 Unreported World Sahar Zand examines the darker side of sumo wrestling (S).

7.00 Aldi: Secrets Of The Billion Dollar Discounter (R) (S).

7.55 5 News Update (S).

7.00 Top Of The Pops Performances from the show first broadcast on 21 October 1993 (S).

7.30 Top Of The Pops (S).

7.00 The Simpsons Krusty spices up his act (R).

7.30 The Simpsons Homer helps Moe defraud his insurance company (R) (S).

7.00 Dress To Impress Archie, Callum and Destiny choose outfits for Tabitha (S).

8.00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice Joe Wilkinson, Judi Love and Maisie Adam discuss Pastry Week (S).

8.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out The presenter heads to the coast of Northern Ireland (S).

8.00 Top Of The Pops With ABC, Donna Summer, Elton John, Status Quo and Madness (S).

8.30 Top Of The Pops (S).

8.00 Jamie And Harry’s World Cup Challenge: Got, Got, Need A challenge to meet as many World Cup stars as possible (R).

8.00 Bob’s Burgers Bob and Louise host a screening of a Hawk & Chick movie (S).

8.30 Bob’s Burgers (S).

9.00 Gogglebox The households’ opinions on recent television (S).

9.00 Building The Impossible Rob Bell journeys along the length of the Panama Canal (S).

9.00 Don McLean And Friends In Concert Don McLean performs in his first television special from 1979 (S).

9.00 Resident Alien Harry and Asta find out about the origins of Goliath.

9.00 FILM: Ride Along 2 (2016) Comedy sequel, starring Ice Cube and Kevin Hart (S).

10.00 I Literally Just Told You Game show, hosted by Jimmy Carr (S).

10.00 Elvis: The Man That Rocked The World Profile of Elvis Presley (R) (S).

10.00 Classic Albums: American Pie – Don McLean A celebration of the singersongwriter’s 1971 release (S).

10.00 Fantasy Football League With Jennifer Saunders and Roman Kemp (R).

10.35 Late Late Show Best Of The Week

11.00 Sounds For Saturday – Don McLean (S).

11.30 Can You Feel It – How Dance Music Conquered The World (S).

11.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks With Johnny Borrell, Michelle De Swarte and Krept & Konan (R) (S).

11.05 Family Guy Peter is grounded by Lois (S).

11.35 Family Guy Peter and his friends film their own horror movie (S).

12.30 Can You Feel It – How Dance Music Conquered The World (S). 1.30 Can You Feel It – How Dance Music Conquered The World (S). 2.30 FILM: Ibiza: The Silent Movie (Julien Temple 2019) (S). 4.05 Close

12.20 The Russell Howard Hour (R). 1.05 Sex And The City (R) (S). 1.35 Sex And The City (R) (S). 2.05 Caught On Dashcam (R) (S). 3.00 Hawaii Five-0 (R) (S). 4.00 S.W.A.T (R) (S). 5.00 Motorway Patrol (R) (S). 5.30 Motorway Patrol (R) (S).

12.00 American Dad! (S). 12.30 American Dad! (S). 12.55 Bob’s Burgers (S). 1.25 Bob’s Burgers (S). 1.50 The Masked Singer (S).

2.35 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 3.00 Teleshopping

11.05 Father Ted Bishop Brennan faces his worst fear (R) (S).

11.40 Father Ted (R) (S).

12.10 Father Ted (R) (S). 12.40 Father Ted (R) (S). 1.10 FILM: The Festival (Iain Morris 2018) (S). 2.50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 3.35 Come Dine With Me (R) (S).

5.45 Drawers Off: The Big Naked Painting Challenge (R) (S).

12.05 70s Greatest Heart-Throbs (R) (S). 12.55 Entertainment News On 5 (S). 1.00 The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S).

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BBC RADIO 1

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7.00 Radio 1 Breakfast With Greg James. 10.00 Radio 1 Anthems. 10.30 Newsbeat. 10.32 Radio 1 Anthems.

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10.45 The Essay: Renewing The Past – The BBC And Early Music. 11.00 Late Junction. 1am Tearjerker. 2.00 Downtime Symphony. 3.00 Through The Night.

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9.00 Astrid: Murder In Paris A palaeontologist described as an oddball by colleagues is found dead (S).

10.15 Foyle’s War The detective’s son becomes a murder suspect (S).

Radio

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7.55 Grand Designs A former blacksmith devises his own way of building a house (S).

6am Lord Peter Wimsey – Have His Carcase. 6.30 Brother Cadfael: Dead Man’s Ransom. 7.00 The Quanderhorn Xperimentations. 7.30 Now You’re Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. 8.00 Share And Share Alike. 8.30 A Very Private Man. 9.00 The Museum Of Curiosity. 9.30 Sharing Fatman. 10.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. 11.00 Podcast Radio Hour. 12noon Share And Share Alike. 12.30 A Very Private Man. 1.00 Lord Peter Wimsey – Have His Carcase. 1.30 Brother Cadfael: Dead Man’s Ransom.

2.00 Buzz. 2.15 Five Fever Tales. 2.30 The Business Of Film With Mark Kermode. 3.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. 4.00 The Museum Of Curiosity. 4.30 Sharing Fatman. 5.00 The Quanderhorn

11.15 24 Hours In A&E A 30-year-old sustains a potentially lifethreatening wound during a game (S).

12.25 Agatha Christie’s Poirot (S). 1.35 Bless This House (S).

2.05 Unwind With ITV (S). 2.30 Teleshopping

Xperimentations. 5.30 Now You’re Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. 6.00 The Day Of The Triffids.

6.30 Musical Genes. 7.00 Share And Share Alike.

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3.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. 4.00 The Museum Of Curiosity. 4.30 Sharing Fatman. 5.00 The Quanderhorn Xperimentations. 5.30 Now You’re Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn.

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10.05 24 Hours In A&E A woman is airlifted to hospital after being involved in a road traffic collision (S).

6am 5 Live Breakfast. 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 11.00 Chiles On Friday. 1pm Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast. 1.30 The Footballers’ Football Podcast. 2.00 Elis James And John Robins. 4.00 5 Live Drive. 7.00

12.15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S). 1.15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S). 2.20 24 Hours In A&E (S). 3.20 Food Unwrapped Investigates (S).

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5 Live Sport: The Friday Football Social. 9.00 5 Live Sport. 10.00 Stephen Nolan. 1am Hayley Hassall.

5.00 5 Live Boxing.

BBC 6 MUSIC

7.30am Lauren Laverne. 10.30 Mary Anne Hobbs.

1pm Craig Charles. 4.00 Steve Lamacq. 7.00 The People’s Party With Afrodeutsche. 9.00 Tom Ravenscroft. 11.00 The Ravers Hour. 12mdn’t 6 Music’s Indie Forever. 1.00 6 Music’s Emo Forever.

2.00 Focus Beats. 4.00 Ambient Focus.

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6am More Music Breakfast. 9.00 Alexander Armstrong. 12noon Anne-Marie Minhall. Including Classic FM Requests from 12pm to 2pm. 5.00 Pet Classics. 9.00 Smooth Classics. 1am Katie Breathwick. 4.00 Sam Pittis.

ABSOLUTE RADIO

6am Dave Berry. 10.00 Leona Graham. 1pm Ben Burrell. 4.00 Bush And Richie. 7.00 Absolute 80s Greatest Hits With Claire Sturgess. 10.00 Sophie K. 4am Ross Buchanan.

Saturday’s Television

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Editor’s Pick ITV, 8.30pm

As anyone who has watched any of the various iterations of RuPaul’s Drag Race will know, drag is its own art form – and there’s a lot more to it than simply dressing up.

If you’re still not sure just what it involves, then Queens for the Night could prove to be the perfect introduction as a group of celebrities unleash their inner divas for one-night only.

The famous faces taking the plunge are Coronation Street favourite Simon Gregson, fitness icon Mr Motivator, Love Island star and TV presenter Chris Hughes, Union J’s George Shelley, EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt and England rugby star Joe Marler.

Although they all have experience of being in the spotlight, they are new to drag, so they will be given mentors along with a makeover. Some of the most successful drag queens in the business, including Blu Hydrangea, Kitty Scott-Claus, La Voix, Myra DuBois, Asttina Mandella and Margo Marshall, are on hand to show them the ropes – and the wigs.

The celebs will not only have to get comfortable with wearing very high heels and creating their own character, they must also get to grips with one distinct discipline which will form a key part of their act.

So, they’ll need to master either singing, dancing, lip syncing, impressions, comedy or dragic (which is drag magic in case you were wondering).

They then get to showcase their acts in a cabaret-style performance in front of a studio audience – and a panel of judges made up of one-time Spice Girl Melanie C, comedian Rob Beckett, drag royalty Courtney Act and musical theatre star Layton Williams.

Although it takes a certain amount of bravery to take part in this show, it seems the celebs shouldn’t expect the judges to go too easy on them.

Courtney says: “This is going to be a fabulous show. The celebrities might be new to this, but I won’t hold back with my critique. They might all be experts in their own fields but they’re stepping into my domain now and I want to see some exceptional performances. The bar is high so they need to bring their ‘A’ game.”

Although if they do too well, it seems at least one of the judges might be tempted to join them on stage. Rob adds: “I know just how hard this is after attempting drag myself with my mate Romesh. I love drag I think it’s such an underappreciated art-form.

The celebrities will find out that it’s more than just putting on makeup and heels, there is such a skill to it and when done right is such a joy to watch. Will I be tempted to pop on the heels one more time? Who knows….maybe!”

Meanwhile, the job of hosting it goes to daytime icon and drag superfan Lorraine Kelly, who says: “I’m so excited to be hosting this show. I am a huge fan of drag and cannot wait to see a host of well-known stars embrace this uniquely wonderful and uplifting skill.”

However, arguably the hardest job falls to the studio audience who will have to decide the winner.

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2.05 Live Men’s Rugby League World Cup Coverage of the second quarter-final. Kick-off is at 2.30pm (S). 4.30 Final Score (S). 5.10 BBC News (S). 5.20 BBC Regional News; Weather (S).

5.30 Celebrity Mastermind (S).

6.40 Love Monster (R) (S).

6.45 Go Jetters (R) (S). 7.00 Go Jetters (R) (S). 7.10 Hey Duggee (R) (S). 7.20 Hey Duggee (R) (S). 7.30 Shaun The Sheep (R) (S). 7.35 Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R) (S). 7.50 Ninja Express (R) (S). 8.00 The Deep (R) (S). 8.25 Odd Squad (R) (S).

8.35 One Zoo Three (R) (S). 9.00 Newsround (S). 9.05 Nova Jones (R) (S). 9.30 Blue Peter (R) (S).

10.00 Deadly Pole To Pole (R) (S). 10.30 Women Of Steel (R) (S). 11.30 Live Women’s Rugby League World Cup England vs Canada. Kick-off is at 12pm (S). 2.05 Gymnastics World Championships Coverage of the apparatus finals (S). 5.45 Flog It!

6.00 Live Women’s World Cup Rugby Union The second semifinal. Kick-off is at 6.30am (S).

9.00 James Martin’s American Adventure (R) (S). 9.20 ITV News (S). 9.25 James Martin’s Saturday Morning (S). 11.35 Ainsley’s World Cup Flavours (S). 12.40 James Martin’s Great British Adventure (R) (S). 1.05 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.10 FILM: Rio 2 (Carlos Saldanha 2014) Animated comedy sequel, with the voice of Jesse Eisenberg (S). 3.10 FILM: Spider-Man 2 (Sam Raimi 2004) Comic-book adventure sequel, starring Tobey Maguire (S). 5.40 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals (R) (S).

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6.00 Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel The comedian hosts the game show (S).

6.05 ITV News; Weather (S).

6.20 ITV Regional News; Weather (S).

6.30 Celebrity Lingo With Sally Dynevor, Jennie McAlpine, Claire

7pm

7.00 Strictly Come Dancing 6.30 Dad’s Army The series hits the Mainwaring decides the halfway point (S). platoon needs a mascot for a big parade (R) (S).

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8.35 Blankety Blank With 7.30 The Chase Celebrity 7.00 Live Men’s Rugby Motsi Mabuse, Saffron Special With Cheryl League World Cup The Barker, Sophie Duker, Baker, Laura Tobin, third quarter-final. KickJimmy Carr, Matt Baker Jason Bell and Mark off is at 7.30pm (S). and Bez (S).

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9.10 I Can See Your Voice With guest panellist Lulu (S).

8.30 Queens For The 9.30 Arctic Monkeys At Night Celebrities are Later... With Jools transformed into drag Holland A special queens (S). edition dedicated to the Sheffield band. Last in the series (S).

10.10 BBC News; Weather (S).

10.30 Match Of The Day Highlights of the latest matches (S).

10.15 The Hacienda – The Club That Shook Britain The history of the Manchester nightclub and music venue (S).

10.10 The Jonathan Ross Show With Rita Ora, Harry and Jamie Redknapp, Luke Evans and Paolo Nutini (S).

11.45 FILM: The Keeper (2018) Biopic of Bert Trautmann, starring David Kross (S).

11.15 Radio 1 Ibiza Prom: BBC Proms Classics A selection of Ibiza classics at the Royal Albert Hall (R) (S).

11.10 ITV News; Weather (S).

11.30 English Football League Highlights Action from the latest fixtures (S).

1.40 BBC News (S).

12.50 FILM: Manchester By The Sea (Kenneth Lonergan 2016) Drama, starring Casey Affleck (S).

3.00 This Is BBC Two (S).

12.50 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 Unwind With ITV (S). 4.15 Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh (R) (S).

Film Choices SPIDER-MAN 2 (ITV, 3.10pm)

Director Sam Raimi’s first Spider-Man film was a revelation, but the second one manages to top it, skilfully mixing comic-book fun with moments of genuine emotion. Tobey Maguire returns as Peter Parker, who is struggling juggle to his crime-fighting with his studies, job and secret love for rising actress Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst). Something has to give – and he decides it should be his Spider-Man alter ego. Unfortunately, scientist Otto Octavius (the excellent Alfred Molina) has just been transformed into the villainous Doc Ock, putting New York at risk.

MINORITY REPORT (Channel 4, 11.50pm)

Leading man Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg prove to be a blockbusting combination in this sci-fi thriller. In 2054, cop John Anderton (Cruise) heads

up Washington DC’s ‘pre-crime’ division, arresting people before they have a chance to offend based on the predictions of three psychics, known as pre-cogs. Unfortunately, he ends up with more than just his career on the line when one of the pre-cogs predicts that Anderton is going to commit a murder.

November 5

SATURDAY 43

Sport 6.10 The King Of Queens (R) (S). 6.35 The King Of Queens (R) (S). 7.00 The King Of Queens (R) (S). 7.25 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) (S). 7.50 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) (S). 8.15 The Simpsons (R) (S).

8.40 The Simpsons (R) (S). 9.10 The Simpsons (R) (S). 9.40 The Simpsons (R) (S). 10.05 The Simpsons (R) (S). 10.35 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 11.10 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 11.40 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 12.10 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 12.40 Four In A Bed (R) (S).

1.15 FILM: The Karate Kid Part II (John G Avildsen 1986) (S). 3.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (R) (S). 4.30 Huge Homes (R) (S). 5.30 Channel 4 News (S).

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 The Smurfs (R) (S). 10.10 SpongeBob SquarePants (S).

10.25 Entertainment News On 5 (S). 10.40 Friends (R) (S). 11.10 Friends (R) (S). 11.40 Friends (R) (S). 12.10 Friends (R) (S).

12.40 FILM: Christmas In London (Justin G Dyck 2020) Romantic drama, starring Laura Vandervoort (S). 2.30 FILM: Christmas In The Highlands (Ryan Alexander Dewar 2019) Romantic comedy, starring Dan Jeannotte (S). 4.20 FILM: A Nutcracker Christmas (Michael Lembeck 2016) Festive drama, starring Amy Acker (S).

6.00 Grand Designs Kevin McCloud revisits a couple who built a new family home in rural East Sussex (R) (S).

6.05 5 News Weekend (S).

6.10 FILM: Godzilla (2014) Monster thriller remake, starring Aaron TaylorJohnson (S).

7.00 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Tomb Part two of two. Ella Al-Shamahi investigates the strange deaths connected to the tomb (R) (S).

8.00 Charles: Our New King Part two of two.

The impact of Princess Diana’s death on the future monarch (S).

8.35 Morecambe & Wise: 30 Funniest Moments The comedy duo’s most memorable sketches (R) (S).

9.00 FILM: Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) Comedy adventure, starring Taron Egerton (S).

10.35 When TV Stars Go Horribly Wrong Richard Bacon narrates a compilation of disasters (R) (S).

11.50 FILM: Minority Report (2002) Sci-fi thriller, starring Tom Cruise (S).

2.20 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (R) (S). 3.10 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (R) (S). 4.05 Jamie’s Comfort Food (R) (S).

4.20 Hollyoaks Omnibus (R) (S).

1.30 The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S). 3.30 Sex On The Breadline: Adults Only! (R) (S).

4.20 The Hotel Inspector (R) (S). 5.10 House Doctor (R) (S).

5.35 Peppa Pig (R) (S). 5.40 Paw Patrol (R) (S). 5.50 Pip And Posy (R) (S).

BBC RADIO 1

6am Radio 1 Happy. 7.00 Adele Roberts. 10.00 Radio 1 Anthems. 10.30 Newsbeat. 10.32 Radio 1 Anthems.

11.02 Katie Thistleton. 1pm Matt And Mollie. 4.00 Radio 1’s Dance Anthems. 5.00 Radio 1’s Dance Anthems. 6.00 Radio 1’s Dance Anthems. 7.00 Radio 1’s Soundsystem Party With Jeremiah Asiamah. 9.00 Annie Nightingale Presents. 10.00 Annie Nightingale Presents. 11.00 Annie Nightingale Presents. 12mdn’t Radio 1’s Drum & Bass Show. 1.00 Radio 1’s Drum & Bass Mix. 1.30 Radio 1’s Drum & Bass Mix. 2.00 Radio 1’s Classic Essential Mix. 4.00 Future Dance Mix With Sarah Story. 4.30 Pete Tong’s Hot Mix. 5.00 Radio 1 Relax.

BBC RADIO 2

6am Sounds Of The 60s With Tony Blackburn. 8.00 Dermot O’Leary. 10.00 Claudia Winkleman. 12.30pm Claudia’s Strictly Playlist. 1.00 Pick Of The Pops. 2.00 Pick Of The Pops. 3.00 Rylan On Saturday. 6.00 Liza Tarbuck. 8.00 Sounds Of The 80s With Gary Davies.

Andrew Ridgeley shares his proudest career highs of the decade on My 80s Moments. 10.00 Sounds Of The 90s With Fearne Cotton. A nostalgia-drenched

LIVE: SNF

Sky Sports Main Event, 5pm Everton v Leicester City (Kickoff 5.30pm). Live coverage of the top-flight clash from Goodison Park.

6.00 Amazing Animal Friends (R) (S). 7.00 Amazing Animal Friends (R) (S). 8.00 Amazing Animal Friends (R) (S). 9.00 Futurama (R) (S). 9.30 Futurama (R) (S). 10.00 Futurama (R) (S). 10.30 Soccer AM With John Fendley and Jimmy Bullard.

12.00 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures (R). 12.30 The Simpsons (R). 1.00 FILM: Monster Family 2 (Holger Tappe 2021) Animated comedy, with the voice of Jason Isaacs (R) (S). 3.00 Gillette Labs Soccer Saturday Stay up to speed with the afternoon’s football up and down the country (R). 5.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs (R).

6.00 Unwind With ITV (S). 6.20 Coronation Street Omnibus (S). 9.00 Secret Crush (S).

10.00 Dress To Impress (S).

11.05 Dress To Impress (S).

12.05 Ninja Warrior UK: Race For Glory (S). 1.05 In For A Penny (S). 1.35 I’m A Celebrity: Legends Of The Jungle (S). 2.40 Celebrity Catchphrase (S). 3.40 FILM: The Addams Family (Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon 2019) Animated family comedy, with the voices of Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron (S). 5.25 FILM: Hotel Transylvania 2 (Genndy Tartakovsky 2015) Animated comedy, with the voice of Adam Sandler (S).

6.00 Britain’s Secret Islands A tour along England’s south coast (R).

7.00 Expedition Volcano Part two of two. The team takes a helicopter to an active volcano (S).

7.00 The 00s: Cinema’s Greatest Decade Alex Zane examines the merits of films from the 2000s (R) (S).

8.00 Treasures Of Ancient Egypt How the decline of the Egyptian Empire ran parallel with a creative revival. Last in the series (S).

8.00 Rob & Romesh vs Country Music The comedians meet Shania Twain (R) (S).

9.00 Wisting Part three of four. Wisting and Maggie travel across the Swedish border (S).

9.45 Wisting (S).

9.00 FILM: Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy (2004) Newsroom comedy, starring Will Ferrell (R) (S).

10.30 Timewatch: The Gunpowder Plot Investigation into the Gunpowder Plot (S).

10.45 Jamie And Harry’s World Cup Challenge: Got, Got, Need A challenge to meet as many World Cup stars as possible (R).

11.20 To The Manor Born Audrey learns the art of housekeeping (S).

11.50 Ever Decreasing Circles Martin reopens a public footpath (S).

11.45 Resident Alien Harry and Asta find out about the origins of Goliath (R).

11.05 Family Guy Stewie’s serene future life is interrupted by Brian (S).

11.30 Family Guy Peter causes a fight between Lois’s parents (S).

12.20 The Young Ones (S). 12.50 Pubs, Ponds And Power: The Story Of The Village (S). 1.20 Expedition Volcano (S). 2.20 Treasures Of Ancient Egypt (S).

3.20 Close

12.45 Fantasy Football League (R). 1.20 The Russell Howard Hour (R). 2.05 Road Wars (R) (S). 3.00 Nothing To Declare (R) (S). 3.30 Nothing To Declare (R) (S). 4.00 Nothing To Declare (R).

4.30 Nothing To Declare (R) (S).

5.00 Nothing To Declare (R).

5.30 Nothing To Declare (R).

12.00 American Dad! (S). 12.25 American Dad! (S). 12.55 All American (S). 1.45 All American (S). 2.35 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S).

3.00 Teleshopping

celebration of the best music and pop culture from the decade. 11.00 Sounds Of The 90s With Fearne Cotton.

A nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best music and pop culture from the decade. 12mdn’t Ricky Wilson’s Rock And Roll Classics. 1.00 Dance Sounds Of The 90s With Vernon Kay. 2.00 CMA Country Music Festival 2022. 3.00 Friends Will Be Friends. 4.00 Radio 2 In Concert: Prefab Sprout. 5.00 Tracks Of My Years.

BBC RADIO 3

7am Breakfast. 9.00 Record Review. 11.45 Music Matters. 12.30pm This Classical Life. 1.00 Inside Music. 3.00 Sound Of Gaming. 4.00 Music Planet.

5.00 J To Z. 6.30 Opera On 3. 10.00 New Music Show.

Featuring a concert by the Third Orchestra. 12mdn’t Freeness. 1.00 Through The Night.

BBC RADIO 4

6am News And Papers. 6.07 Open Country. 6.30 Farming Today This Week. 6.57 Weather. 7.00 Today.

9.00 Saturday Live. 10.30 The Kitchen Cabinet.

11.00 The Week In Westminster. 11.30 From Our Own Correspondent. 12noon News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 Money Box. 12.30 The Now Show. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 News. 1.10 Any

Radio

6.00 Bless This House (S). 6.35 Foyle’s War (S). 8.40 Foyle’s War (S). 10.50 Midsomer Murders (S). 12.50 Midsomer Murders (S). 2.50 Midsomer Murders (S). 4.50 Midsomer Murders (S).

8.55 Food Unwrapped Investigates (S). 9.30 A Place In The Sun (S). 10.25 A Place In The Sun (S). 11.25 A Place In The Sun (S). 12.30 Location, Location, Location (S). 1.35 Come Dine With Me (S). 2.05 Come Dine With Me (S). 2.35 Come Dine With Me (S). 3.10 Come Dine With Me (S). 3.40 Come Dine With Me (S). 4.15 Four In A Bed (S). 4.45 Four In A Bed (S). 5.20 Four In A Bed (S).

5.50 Four In A Bed (S).

6.45 Snooker: Champion Of Champions Live Coverage of the second semi-final (S).

6.20 Four In A Bed The B&B owners meet up to settle some scores (S).

6.55 Matt Baker: Our Farm In The Dales (S).

7.10 FILM: Evan Almighty (2007) Comedy sequel, starring Steve Carell (S).

8.00 Secrets Of Egypt’s Valley Of The Kings The mysteries of one of Egypt’s greatest female pharaohs (S).

9.00 24 Hours In A&E A long-distance lorry driver is sent for an urgent CT scan (S).

9.00 FILM: Bad Neighbours (2014) Comedy, starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron (S).

10.15 Agatha Christie’s Poirot An actress’s estranged husband is murdered (S).

Questions? Alex Forsyth presents political debate from East Midlands Airport. 2.00 Any Answers? 2.45 39 Ways To Save The Planet. 3.00 Drama: Exit Game.

Drama-documentary exploring the men’s professional football youth system. 4.00 Weekend Woman’s Hour. Anita Rani presents highlights from the week.

5.00 Saturday PM. 5.30 Political Thinking With Nick Robinson. 5.54 Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather.

6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.15 Loose Ends. With Richard Herring, Thaddea Graham, Simon Garfield and Dominic Dromgoole. 7.00 Profile. The personality and motivation of a person making the headlines.

7.15 This Cultural Life. John Wilson talks to leading cultural figures. Last in the series. 8.00 Archive On 4: Our Archive Century. Robert Winston and Maggie Aderin-Pocock present a showcase of science. 9.00 No Place But The Water. By Linda Marshall Griffiths.

Last in the series. 9.45 Life At Absolute Zero. Accept No Substitute by Lynne Truss. Last in the series. 10.00 News. 10.15 Behind The Crime. A man who pleaded guilty to indecent exposure. Last in the series. 11.00 Brain Of Britain. Russell Davies hosts the second semi-final. 11.30 John Burnside: From The Other Side.

The poet and novelist’s exploration of his near death experience. 12mdn’t Midnight News. 12.15 Bhopal.

11.10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown With Sean Lock, Claudia Winkleman, Jon Richardson and Henning Wehn (S).

12.30 Bless This House (S). 1.00 Bless This House (S). 1.35 Bless This House (S). 2.10 Unwind With ITV (S). 2.30 Teleshopping

12.30 Short Works. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Bells On Sunday. 5.45 Profile.

BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA

6am Black Narcissus. 7.30 Great Lives. 8.00 Booked.

8.30 Ayres On The Air. 9.00 Listening To Les Dawson.

12noon The Jack Benny Program. 12.30 In And Out Of The Kitchen. 1.00 Voice In The Machine. 2.00 Sorry About Last Night. 2.30 I’ve Never Seen Star Wars. 3.00 Alun Cochrane’s Fun House. 3.30 Electric Ink. 4.00 Black Narcissus. 5.30 Great Lives. 6.00 Ghosts Of Albion – Legacy. 7.00 Listening To Les Dawson. 10.00 Comedy Club. 10.00 Comedy Club: Rob Newman’s Total Eclipse Of Descartes. 10.30 Comedy Club: Chain Reaction. 11.00 Comedy Club: Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking. 11.30 Comedy Club: Old Harry’s Game. 12mdn’t Ghosts Of Albion – Legacy. 1.00 Voice In The Machine. 2.00 Sorry About Last Night. 2.30 I’ve Never Seen Star Wars. 3.00 Alun Cochrane’s Fun House. 3.30 Electric Ink. 4.00 Black Narcissus. 5.30 Great Lives.

BBC 5 LIVE

10.00 24 Hours In A&E A 20-year-old is rushed in after a motorcycle accident (S).

6am Saturday Breakfast. 9.00 Patrick Kielty. 11.00

12.15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S). 1.15 24 Hours In A&E (S). 2.20 24 Hours In A&E (S). 3.25 Food Unwrapped Investigates (S). 3.55 Close

Fighting Talk. 12noon 5 Live Sport. 3.00 5 Live Sport.

5.00 Sports Report. 5.30 5 Live Sport. 7.30 6-0-6.

9.00 Stephen Nolan. 12mdn’t Newscast. 1.00 Laura McGhie. 5.00 Sports Desk. 5.30 5 Live Sport.

BBC 6 MUSIC

6am Amy Lamé. 8.00 Radcliffe And Maconie. 10.00 The Huey Show. 1pm Jamz Supernova On 6. 3.00 Gilles Peterson. 6.00 The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show. 9.00 The Blessed Madonna. 12mdn’t Lose Yourself With. 1.00 Lose Yourself With. 2.00 Late In The Day. 4.00 The Morning After Mix.

CLASSIC FM

7am Alan Titchmarsh. 10.00 Aled Jones. 1pm Alexander Armstrong. 5.00 Pet Classics. 9.00 David Mellor’s Melodies. 10.00 Smooth Classics. 1am Katie Breathwick. 4.00 Sam Pittis.

ABSOLUTE RADIO

8am Frank Skinner. 11.00 Sarah Champion. 2pm Rock ’n’ Roll Football With Matt Forde. 5.00 Andy Bush’s Indie Disco. 7.00 Absolute Classic Rock Party With Claire Sturgess. 10.00 Sophie K. 4am Ross Buchanan.

Sunday’s Television

44 T V GUIDE

I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! ITV, 9pm

Even a pandemic couldn’t stop one of Britain’s most popular reality shows – but it could keep it a little closer to home.

In 2020, it was announced that instead of taking a group of famous faces to the Australian jungle, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! would instead be putting them up in a Welsh castle.

The following year, Ant and Dec returned to Gwrych Castle amid continuing uncertainty around travel restrictions. (As it turned out, Covid wasn’t the only threat to the production – Storm Arwen led to the campers being removed from the historic building and episodes being cancelled amid safety fears and technical difficulties.)

However, this year, the show is once again free to go jet-setting – and it’s making up for lost time. Not only is the current run heading back to Australia for the first time in two years, but in September, Ant and Dec took to Twitter to reveal they were in South Africa to film an All-Star version of the show.

That’s set to air early next year and will be a reminder of just how many memorable characters have graced I’m a Celebrity since it first aired all the way back in 2002.

Although that initial series was a hit with viewers, few people who tuned in to see Tony Blackburn being crowned the first King of the Jungle would have expected it to still be going strong – and winning National TV awards – 20 years later.

For a start, some people may have thought that watching famous faces dealing with meagre rations and bickering fellow campers, not to mention those infamous Bushtucker Trials, might have put other stars off signing up.

Yet even in its 22nd series, it seems there are still plenty of celebs who are willing to risk eating bugs or being dangled from great heights in the name of reality TV.

DJ Chris Moyles, who has long been tipped as a contestant, was spotted arriving in Australia recently, and told reporters: “I have absolutely no idea what my family and friends would think of me doing a show like I’m A Celebrity. I have never asked them. But I think they would be much more nervous about me doing Antiques Roadshow.”

Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner has also been noticed at Brisbane airport, along with Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver and reality star Olivia Attwood.

Culture Club singer Boy George is also widely expected to take part – there have even been claims that he’s set to become the highest-paid contestant in the show’s history. Meanwhile, if the rumours are true that former England rugby player Mike Tindall (aka the husband of Princess Anne’s daughter Zara) is heading Down Under, we could be in for our first king of the jungle with genuine royal connections.

We’ll get to see just who the celebs are tonight, as Ant and Dec officially introduce the line-up and find out how they settle in during their first night in the camp.

EVERY MONDAY

Daytime

Editor’s Pick

6pm

7pm

8pm

6.00 Breakfast (S). 7.45 Match Of The Day (R) (S). 9.00 Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg (S).

10.00 Politics England (S). 10.30 Homes Under The Hammer (R) (S). 11.30 Bargain Hunt (R) (S). 12.10 Points Of View (S). 12.25 Songs Of Praise (S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S). 1.15 Gymnastics World Championships Live coverage of the apparatus finals (S). 4.35 Blue Planet Revisited (R) (S).

5.35 BBC News (S). 5.50 BBC Regional News; Weather (S).

6.20 Countryfile (R) (S). 7.15 Landward (S). 7.45 Beechgrove Gardens In Winter (S). 8.15 This Farming Life (R) (S). 9.15 Trawlermen: Hunting The Catch (R) (S). 10.15 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S). 11.45 Live Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup England vs Spain. Kick-off is at 12pm (S). 2.00 Live Men’s Rugby League World Cup The fourth quarter-final. Kick-off is at 2.30pm (S). 4.35 Gymnastics World Championships Further live coverage of the apparatus finals (S). 5.45 Match Of The Day: The FA Cup (S).

6.00 Countryfile Ramble For BBC Children In Need 2022 The team showcase this year’s Big Ramble for Children in Need (S).

6.00 ITV News; Weather (S).

6.15 ITV Regional News; Weather (S).

6.30 Family Fortunes (S).

7.30 The Masked Singer: 7.15 Strictly Come Dancing: 7.15 Stanley Tucci: I’m A Celebrity Special The Results Featuring Searching For Italy The Four famous faces a musical performance American actor heads compete undercover in from Luke Evans (S). to Sardinia (S). elaborate costumes (S).

8.00 Top Gear Chris Harris, Freddie Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness hit the German autobahn (S).

9.00 I’m A Celebrity…

8.00 Antiques Roadshow Get Me Out Of Here!

Fiona Bruce presents New series. Ant and from Christchurch Park Dec head back to in Ipswich (R) (S).

Australia as the survival challenge returns (S).

9pm

9.00 SAS Rogue Heroes 9.00 Amazing Hotels: Life Stirling’s disastrous Beyond The Lobby parachute jump leaves Giles Coren and him unable to walk (S).

Monica Galetti work in the Lanesborough in Knightsbridge (R) (S).

10pm

10.00 BBC News; Weather (S).

10.25 BBC Regional News; Weather (S).

10.30 Match Of The Day 2 (S).

11pm

6.00 You’ve Been Framed! Gold (R) (S). 6.25 Tipping Point (R) (S). 7.30 The Chase (R) (S). 8.25 Love Your Garden (R) (S). 9.25 ITV News (S). 9.30 Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh (S). 11.30 ITV News; Weather (S). 11.45 Live FA Cup Football Wrexham vs Oldham Athletic.

Kick-off is at 12.30pm (S). 2.40 Live FA Cup Football Torquay United vs Derby County. Kick-off is at 3pm (S). 5.30 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals (R) (S).

10.00 The Ranganation (S).

10.45 FILM: Sweetheart (2021) Premiere.

Romantic comedy drama, starring Nell Barlow (S).

11.55 The Women’s Football Show Highlights of the weekend’s games in the Super League (S).

12.40 Reported Missing (R) (S).

1.45 BBC News (S).

Late

10.45 ITV News; Weather (S).

11.05 FILM: Spider-Man 3 (2007) Superhero sequel, starring Tobey Maguire (S).

12.30 FILM: Bulldozer (S). 12.45 Sign Zone: Question Time (R) (S).

1.45 Sign Zone: Road Rage: Cars vs Bikes – Panorama (R) (S).

2.15 Sign Zone: Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy (R) (S).

1.40 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 Motorsport UK (R) (S). 3.50 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.05 Ainsley’s World Cup Flavours (R) (S).

Film Choices THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Channel 4, 3.45pm)

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Barry Sonnenfeld directs the fun comedy based on the cult 1960s TV series and the original cartoons by Charles Addams. Morticia (Anjelica Huston), Gomez (Raul Julia) and their children Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are happy in their own strange, morbid way, but their unconventional existence is threatened when they open their spooky home to man claiming to be Gomez’s long-lost brother Fester (Christopher Lloyd). The plot feels like something of an afterthought, but there are plenty of gags.

SPIDER-MAN 3 (ITV, 11.05pm)

A sinister alien parasite brings out the webslinging hero’s darker side, filling him with thoughts of revenge on his uncle’s murderer, the shape-shifting

Sandman. Meanwhile, he also has to contend with the challenge of his best friend following in his father’s villainous footsteps - and a jealous rival developing superpowers of his own.

Superhero sequel, with Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco.

November 6

SUNDAY 45

Sport 6.25 The King Of Queens (R) (S).

6.50 The King Of Queens (R) (S).

7.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) (S). 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) (S). 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) (S). 8.25 Frasier (R) (S). 9.00 Frasier (R) (S). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.30 The Simpsons (R) (S). 1.00 The Simpsons (R) (S). 1.30 The Simpsons (R) (S).

2.00 The Simpsons (R) (S). 2.30 The Great British Bake Off (R) (S). 3.45 FILM: The Addams Family (Barry Sonnenfeld 1991) Black comedy, starring Anjelica Huston (S). 5.45 Channel 4 News (S).

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 The Smurfs (R) (S). 10.10 SpongeBob SquarePants (S).

10.25 Entertainment News On 5 (S). 10.30 NFL End Zone (S).

11.00 Friends (R) (S). 11.30 Friends (R) (S). 12.00 Friends (R) (S). 12.30 Friends (R) (S).

1.00 Friends (R) (S). 1.30 FILM: When Hope Calls Christmas (Bradley Walsh 2021) Premiere.

Festive drama, starring Morgan Kohan (S). 3.20 FILM: Christmas At Castle Hart (Rick Garman 2021) Premiere. Festive romance, starring Lacey Chabert and Stuart Townsend (S). 5.10 I’m A Celebrity: All Time Funniest Moments (R) (S).

6.15 The Andrew Neil Show (S).

6.55 5 News Weekend (S).

7.00 World’s Greatest Train Journeys From Above This episode follows the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (S).

7.00 UK’s Strongest Man Action from the Group B semi-final (S).

7.00 Play School An October 1976 edition of the children’s programme (S).

7.25 Grange Hill (S).

7.50 Jackanory (S).

8.00 Escape To The Chateau Dick and Angel are preparing to welcome guests once more (S).

8.00 Happy Campers: The Caravan Park Staff try to reunite a lost dog with its owners (S).

8.00 The Day Of The Sardine: The Read A creative performance reading of The Day of the Sardine by Sid Chaplin (S).

9.00 The Handmaid’s Tale June and Moira join a rebel outpost (S).

9.00 Wendy Craig: All The Laughs & More A celebration of the life and career of the actress (S).

9.00 Imagine – The Triumphs And Laments Of William Kentridge Alan Yentob talks to South African artist William Kentridge (S).

9.00 Kingdom Of Dreams Bernard Arnault’s LVMH empire launches a hostile takeover of Gucci.

9.00 Family Guy Homages to Game of Thrones, Succession and Big Little Lies (S).

9.30 Family Guy (S).

9.00 The Savoy Staff prepare for the reopening of the hotel’s American bar (S).

9.00 999: On The Front Line Paramedics treat a woman who has hit her head collapsing in a bus shelter (S).

10.00 Gogglebox The households’ opinions on recent television (R) (S).

10.55 Gogglebox (R) (S).

10.30 When TV Double Acts Fall Out A look at how entertainment partnerships have succumbed to the pressure (R) (S).

10.05 Imagine Shorts (S).

10.25 Screengrabbed Too: BBC Introducing Arts Huw Stephens presents (S).

10.00 Libby, Are You Home Yet? An investigation of the murder of student Libby Squire (R) (S).

10.00 Family Guy Stewie tries to create a machine that will help him remain clever for ever (S).

10.30 Family Guy (S).

10.00 Vera A social worker is murdered (S).

10.00 24 Hours In A&E An 80-year-old patient is admitted suffering from pain in her chest, arm and jaw (S).

11.25 Inside America’s Treasure House: The Met The story of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s closure during the pandemic (S).

11.00 Never Mind The Buzzcocks (R).

11.45 Saturday Night Live The late-night comedy showcase (R).

11.00 Family Guy Quagmire decides to open a cat cafe (S).

11.30 American Dad! (S).

11.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot The quest to find a missing maid leads to a very personal showdown (S).

11.05 Emergency Helicopter Medics An accident with a bonfire leaves a man with serious burns (S).

12.25 A Very British History: The Jews Of Leeds (S). 1.25 Nolan: Australia’s Maverick Artist (S).

2.25 Imagine – The Triumphs And Laments Of William Kentridge (S). 3.30 Close

1.15 Caught On Dashcam (R) (S). 2.10 Road Wars (R) (S).

3.05 Nothing To Declare (R).

3.30 Nothing To Declare (R).

4.00 Nothing To Declare (R) (S).

4.30 Nothing To Declare (R) (S).

5.00 The Early Rundown (R).

5.30 The Early Rundown (R).

12.00 American Dad! (S).

12.25 All American (S). 1.20 All American (S). 2.15 Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility (S). 2.55 Unwind With ITV (S). 3.00 Teleshopping

1.55 Bless This House (S).

2.30 Bless This House (S). 3.05 Emmerdale Omnibus (S). 5.40 Unwind With ITV (S).

12.10 999: On The Front Line (S). 1.15 24 Hours In A&E (S).

2.20 Emergency Helicopter Medics (S). 3.25 Food Unwrapped (S). 3.55 Close

11.55 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell Gordon Ramsay checks in at the Monticello Hotel in Longview, Washington (R) (S).

12.45 FILM: Brightburn (David Yarovesky 2019) Superhero horror, starring Elizabeth Banks (S). 2.20 Somewhere Boy (R) (S). 2.45 Somewhere Boy (R) (S). 3.10 Taskmaster (R) (S).

4.05 Couples Come Dine With Me (R) (S). 4.55 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home (R) (S).

12.50 Most Shocking TV Interviews (R) (S). 1.15 Entertainment News On 5 (S).

1.20 The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S). 3.20 Things We Love About Christmas (R) (S). 4.05 More Things We Love About Christmas (R) (S). 4.55 The Hotel Inspector (R) (S).

BBC RADIO 1

6am Radio 1’s Chillout Anthems. 7.00 Adele Roberts.

10.00 Radio 1 Anthems. 10.30 Newsbeat. 10.32 Radio 1 Anthems. 11.02 Radio 1 00s With Nat O’Leary. 1pm Matt And Mollie. 4.00 Radio 1’s Life Hacks. 6.00 The Official Chart: First Look On Radio 1. 7.00 Radio 1’s Chillest Show. 9.00 Radio 1’s Indie Show With Nels Hylton. 11.00 BBC Introducing On Radio 1. 2am Radio 1’s Decompression Session. 3.00 Radio 1’s Chill Mix. 3.30 Radio 1’s Motivate Me Mix. 4.00 Radio 1 Dance. 5.00 Radio 1 Early Breakfast With Arielle Free.

BBC RADIO 2

6am Good Morning Sunday. 9.00 Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs. 11.00 The Michael Ball Show.

1pm Elaine Paige On Sunday. 3.00 Sounds Of The 70s With Johnnie Walker. 5.00 Rob Beckett. 7.00 Tony Blackburn’s Golden Hour. 8.00 CMA Music Festival Highlights 2022. 10.00 Radio 2 Unwinds With Angela Griffin. 11.00 Radio 2 Unwinds With Angela Griffin.

12mdn’t OJ Borg. 2.30 One Hit Wonders With OJ Borg. 3.00 Alternative Sounds Of The 90s With Dermot O’Leary. 4.00 Early Breakfast Show.

LIVE SUPER SUNDAY

Sky Sports Main Event, 4pm Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool (Kick-off 4.30pm).

BBC RADIO 3

7am Breakfast. 9.00 Sunday Morning. 12noon Private Passions. 1.00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert. 2.00 The Early Music Show. 3.00 Choral Evensong. 4.00 Jazz Record Requests. 5.00 The Listening Service. 5.30 Words And Music. 6.45 Between The Ears: A Life Refracted. 7.15 Sunday Feature: Chasing The Dream.

7.30 Drama On 3: Churchill Versus Reith. 9.00 Record Review Extra. 11.00 Opera, The Art Of Emotions.

12mdn’t Classical Fix. 12.30 Through The Night.

BBC RADIO 4

6am News Headlines. 6.05 Something Understood.

6.35 On Your Farm. 6.57 Weather. 7.00 News; Sunday Papers. 7.10 Sunday. 7.54 Radio 4 Appeal. 7.57 Weather. 8.00 News; Sunday Papers. 8.10 Sunday Worship. 8.48 A Point Of View. 8.58 Tweet Of The Day. 9.00 Broadcasting House. 10.00 The Archers.

11.15 Desert Island Discs. 12noon News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 It’s A Fair Cop. 12.30 The Food Programme. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 The World This Weekend. 1.30 The Coming Storm. 2.00 Gardeners’ Question Time. 2.45 What Really Happened In The Nineties? 3.00 Drama: Working Titles: Working. 4.00

6.00 Madagascar: A Little Wild (R) (S). 6.50 Madagascar: A Little Wild (R) (S). 7.15 Madagascar: A Little Wild (R) (S). 7.40 Madagascar: A Little Wild (R) (S). 8.05 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures 8.35 Amazing Animal Friends (R) (S). 9.30 David Attenborough’s Wild City (R) (S). 10.30 Modern Family (R) (S). 1.30 The Simpsons (R) (S). 2.00 The Simpsons (R) (S). 2.30 The Simpsons (R) (S). 3.00 The Simpsons (R) (S). 3.30 The Simpsons (R) (S). 4.00 The Simpsons (R) (S). 4.30 The 00s: Cinema’s Greatest Decade (R) (S). 5.30 Patrick Aryee’s Wild World

6.00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 6.35 Secret Crush (S). 7.35 Secret Crush (S). 8.25 Dress To Impress (S).

9.25 Dress To Impress (S).

10.25 Dress To Impress (S).

11.25 Take Me Out (S). 12.55 Celebrity Catchphrase (S). 2.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Jungle Fever (S). 3.05 FILM: Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (Tim Burton, Mike Johnson 2005) Stop-motion animated fantasy, with the voice of Johnny Depp (S).

4.50 FILM: Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation (Genndy Tartakovsky 2018) Animated sequel, featuring the voice of Adam Sandler (S).

6.30 Live WSL Manchester United vs Chelsea.

Kick-off is at 6.45pm (R).

6.45 FILM: Shanghai Knights (2003) Martial arts comedy sequel, starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson (S).

6.00 Bless This House (S). 6.40 Emmerdale Omnibus (S). 9.30 Bless This House (S). 10.00 Bless This House (S). 10.30 Foyle’s War (S). 12.40 Foyle’s War (S). 2.50 Foyle’s War (S).

5.00 Midsomer Murders (S).

8.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Homes On Wheels (S). 9.55 Ugly House To Lovely House With George Clarke (S). 11.00 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home (S). 12.00 Come Dine With Me (S). 12.35 Come Dine With Me (S). 1.05 Come Dine With Me (S). 1.35 Come Dine With Me (S). 2.05 Come Dine With Me (S). 2.40 Four In A Bed (S). 3.10 Four In A Bed (S). 3.40 Four In A Bed (S). 4.15 Four In A Bed (S). 4.50 Four In A Bed (S). 5.20 Come Dine With Me (S). 5.50 Come Dine With Me (S).

6.25 Come Dine With Me Mobile hairdresser Ben plans a gourmet night in Peterborough (S).

6.55 Come Dine With Me (S).

7.00 Lewis A housewife is found hanged (S).

7.25 Come Dine With Me Fiery Brazilian Rosie hosts the final meal in Peterborough (S).

8.00 Emergency Helicopter Medics A teenager falls from a coastal cliff (S).

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Bookclub. 4.30 The Language Exchange. 5.00 File On 4. 5.40 Profile. 5.54 Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather.

6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.15 Pick Of The Week. 7.00 The Archers. 7.15 Now You’re Asking With Marian Keyes And Tara Flynn. 7.45 Voices In The Valley. 8.00 Feedback. 8.30 Last Word. 9.00 Money Box. 9.25 Radio 4 Appeal. 9.30 The Name’s DeSantis. 10.00 The Westminster Hour. 11.00 Loose Ends. 11.30 Something Understood. 12mdn’t News And Weather.

12.15 Sideways. 12.45 Bells On Sunday. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Prayer For The Day. 5.45 Farming Today. 5.58 Tweet Of The Day.

BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA

6am Buzz Omnibus. 7.10 Inheritance Tracks. 7.20 Five Fever Tales Omnibus. 8.30 The Enchanting World Of Hinge And Bracket. 9.00 The Inimitable Jeeves.

9.30 Coming Alive. 10.00 Desert Island Discs. 10.30 The Spike Milligan Show. 11.00 The Moth Radio Hour. 11.50 Inheritance Tracks. 12noon Poetry Extra.

12.30 Angstrom. 1.00 Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years Omnibus – Part Two. 2.10 Inheritance Tracks.

2.20 A Raging Calm Omnibus – Part One. 3.30 Tom

Ravenscroft’s One Man Band. 4.00 Conversation From The Engine Room. 5.00 Poetry Extra. 5.30 Angstrom. 6.00 Futures. 6.30 Ancient Sorceries. 7.00 The Moth Radio Hour. 7.50 Inheritance Tracks. 8.00 Conversation From The Engine Room. 9.00 Desert Island Discs. 9.30 The Spike Milligan Show. 10.00 Comedy Club. 10.00 Comedy Club: Angstrom. 10.30 Comedy Club: Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. 10.45 Comedy Club: Elastic Planet. 11.00 Comedy Club: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy: The Primary Phase. 11.30 Comedy Club: Elis James’ Pantheon Of Heroes. 12mdn’t Futures. 12.30 Ancient Sorceries.

1.00 Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years Omnibus – Part Two. 2.10 Inheritance Tracks. 2.20 A Raging Calm Omnibus – Part One. 3.30 Tom Ravenscroft’s One Man Band. 4.00 Conversation From The Engine Room.

5.00 Poetry Extra. 5.30 Angstrom.

BBC 5 LIVE

6am 5 Live Science. 7.00 Sunday Breakfast. 10.00 Helen Skelton. 12noon 5 Live Sport. 2.00 5 Live Sport.

4.00 5 Live Sport. 4.30 5 Live Sport. 6.30 6-0-6.

8.00 Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast. 8.30 Different With Nicky Campbell. 9.00 Stephen Nolan.

12mdn’t Moment Of Truth. 12.45 If Blackburn Signed

Zidane. 12.55 5 Minutes On. 1.00 Dotun Adebayo.

5.00 Wake Up To Money.

BBC 6 MUSIC

6am Amy Lamé. 8.00 Radcliffe And Maconie. 10.00 Cerys Matthews. 1pm BBC Vaults. 2.00 Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour. 4.00 Iggy Pop. 6.00 Now Playing @6Music. 8.00 Stuart Maconie’s Freak Zone. 10.00 Don Letts’ Culture Clash Radio. 12mdn’t Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour. 2.00 6 Music’s Jukebox. 3.00 6 Music’s Rave Forever. 4.00 The BBC Introducing Mixtape.

CLASSIC FM

7am Aled Jones. 10.00 John Brunning. 1pm Catherine Bott. 4.00 John Humphrys. 7.00 Smooth Classics At Seven. 9.00 Moira Stuart Meets – Lynda La Plante.

10.00 Smooth Classics. 1am Sam Pittis. 4.00 Early Breakfast.

ABSOLUTE RADIO

8am Jason Manford. 11.00 Sarah Champion. 2pm Rock ’n’ Roll Football With Jay Lawrence. 6.00 Request Show With Claire Sturgess. 8.00 Sunday Night Music Club. 12mdn’t Dan Noble.

Monday’s Television

46 T V GUIDE

THE PACT BBC1, 9pm

The first series of The Pact had millions of viewers on the edge of their seats in 2021.

And despite it being a brand-new story with a different cast, this second run has been just as compelling.

It follows social worker Christine, played by awardwinning actress Rakie Ayola.

Along with her sons Will (Lloyd Everitt) and Jamie (Aaron Anthony), and daughter Megan (Mali Ann Rees), they are trying to get on with their lives following the tragic death of their brother Liam.

They’re all looking forward to Megan’s wedding, but when stranger Connor (Jordan Wilks) arrives in town, their lives are thrown into turmoil once again.

In tonight’s third episode, tensions are sky high as the wedding day finally arrives.

However, what should be a joyous occasion ends in chaos as the Rees family are thrust into another shocking series of events.

Connor turns up uninvited, armed with some damning information, and while Christine does her best to keep it together, no-one can predict what Connor’s next move will be.

Ayola, who is also an executive producer of the show, explains how Christine’s relationship with her children is the driving force behind the show.

“I would describe it as quietly overbearing,” she says.

“I think she has managed to stunt their development accidentally. They don’t realise quite how dependent they are on their mother and how led they are by her.

“From the outside Christine is the perfect mother. She has done amazing things as a single parent.

“From the inside, she has held on to a bit too tight and for a bit too long.”

And obviously Connor’s appearance has changed everything for the Reeses.

“She instantly sees him as a threat,” Rakie adds.

“And he does look like Liam. There is no getting away from that. So, she knows this is really bad. It’s interesting

that her instinct isn’t to care for him. All she sees is the threat.”

Also tonight, Beth (Lisa Palfrey) is still adamant that the children’s long-lost father is the key to settling Connor’s claims, but despite her best efforts, Christine continues to shut her down.

Attempts to get information out of Kate (Elizabeth Berrington) prove to be just as futile.

Meanwhile, after the recent revelations about Connor, Jamie decides he no longer wants him in their lives.

The wedding night goes from bad to worse after Connor tries to confront him and mend their relationship, forcing Christine to step in and to make sure no one else finds out about Connor’s secrets.

Aaron Anthony, who plays Jamie, thinks that the show’s overriding message is that life and family are complicated.

He says: “Unfortunately we all have trauma, and tragic, seismic events in our lives – it’s how we get through those together.

“Those are some of my favourite moments in the story, when they are able to connect with each other no matter how fractious their relationships are.”

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7.30 EastEnders Suki League World Cup decides to stand by Wales vs USA. Kick-off Nish (S). is at 7.30pm (S).

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9.00 The Pact Tensions are sky high at Megan’s wedding when Connor turns up uninvited (S).

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10.00 BBC News At Ten (S).

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10.40 Imagine: Sonia Boyce – Finding Her Voice (S).

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11.45 Have I Got A Bit 11.15 Mock The Week: The 11.00 ITV Regional News; More News For You History Of.. (R) (S).

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Gary Neville hosts an 11.45 First Contact: An Alien 11.15 Charles: Our New King extended episode of Encounter DramaDocumentary exploring the current affairs quiz. documentary (R) (S). the life and times of Last in the series (S).

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12.35 The Graham Norton Show (R) (S). 1.30 BBC News (S).

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3.00 Riddiculous (S). 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S). 5.00 The Chase (S).

6.00 Breakfast (S). 9.15 Morning Live (S). 10.00 Critical Incident (S). 10.45 Dirty Rotten Scammers (S). 11.15 Homes Under The Hammer (R) (S).

12.15 Bargain Hunt (S). 1.00 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 1.30 BBC Regional News; Weather (S). 1.45 Doctors (S).

2.15 Money For Nothing (S).

3.00 Escape To The Country (S).

3.45 The Repair Shop (S). 4.30 The Travelling Auctioneers (S).

5.15 Pointless (R) (S).

Late

10.30 ITV News; Weather (S).

1.15 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R) 12.25 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 On (S). 2.10 Sign Zone: Unbreakable Assignment (R) (S). 3.30 Jimmy (R) (S). 3.10 This Is BBC Two (S). Akingbola Handle With Care (R) (S). 4.20 Unwind With ITV (S).

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MONDAY 47

Sport 6.05 Countdown (R) (S). 6.45 Cheers (R) (S). 7.10 Cheers (R) (S). 7.40 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) (S). 8.05 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) (S). 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) (S). 9.00 Frasier (R) (S). 9.30 Frasier (R) (S).

10.00 Frasier (R) (S). 10.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) (S). 11.25 Channel 4 News Summary (S). 11.30 Chateau DIY (R) (S). 12.30 Steph’s Packed Lunch (S). 2.10 Countdown (S). 3.00 A Place In The Sun (R) (S). 4.00 Sun, Sea And Selling Houses (R) (S). 5.00 Four In A Bed (R) (S). 5.30 Come Dine With Me (S).

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S). 12.45 Shoplifters & Scammers: At War With The Law (R) (S). 1.40 5 News At Lunchtime (S). 1.45 Home And Away (R) (S). 2.15 FILM: A Picture Perfect Christmas (JE Logan 2021) Premiere. Festive drama, starring Tatyana Ali (S).

4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits In The Sun (R) (S). 5.00 5 News At 5 (S).

6.00 The Early Rundown (R).

6.30 The Early Rundown (R).

7.00 Kay Burley (R). 7.30 Kay Burley (R). 8.00 New Kids In The Wild (R) (S). 9.00 Nothing To Declare (R) (S). 9.30 Nothing To Declare (R) (S). 10.00 Supergirl (R) (S). 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles (R) (S). 12.00 NCIS: Los Angeles (R) (S). 1.00 Hawaii Five-0 (R) (S). 2.00 S.W.A.T (R) (S). 3.00 Wild Pacific Rescue (R) (S).

4.00 Wild Pacific Rescue (R) (S).

5.00 The Simpsons (R) (S). 5.30 Futurama (R) (S).

6.00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 6.35 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 7.00 The Cabins (S). 8.00 Secret Crush (S). 9.00 Secret Crush (S). 10.00 Dress To Impress (S). 11.00 Dress To Impress (S). 12.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

(S). 1.50 Supermarket Sweep (S). 2.45 One Tree Hill (S). 3.45 Hart Of Dixie (S). 4.45 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

(S).

6.00 Classic Coronation Street (S). 6.35 Classic Coronation Street (S). 7.00 Classic Emmerdale (S). 7.35 Classic Emmerdale (S). 8.05 Bless This House (S). 8.40 Bless This House (S). 9.10 Upstairs, Downstairs (S). 10.25 Upstairs, Downstairs (S). 11.35 Agatha Christie’s Poirot (S). 1.40 Classic Emmerdale (S). 2.15 Classic Emmerdale (S). 2.50 Classic Coronation Street (S). 3.25 Classic Coronation Street (S).

3.55 Midsomer Murders (S).

8.55 Kirstie’s House Of Craft (S). 9.15 A Place In The Sun (S).

10.05 A Place In The Sun (S).

11.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S).

12.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S).

1.10 Heir Hunters (S). 2.10 Four In A Bed (S). 2.40 Four In A Bed (S). 3.15 Four In A Bed (S). 3.50 Four In A Bed (S). 4.20 Four In A Bed (S). 4.50 Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It (S). 5.55 Escape To The Chateau: DIY (S).

6.00 The Simpsons (S).

6.30 Hollyoaks Maxine, Theresa, Verity and Zoe head to Liverpool for a night out (R) (S).

6.00 Parking Hell Documentary following the daily battles across Britain for parking spaces (S).

6.30 Eggheads (S).

6.00 Futurama Leela is named Orphan of the Year (R) (S).

6.30 The Simpsons Homer becomes a submarine captain (R) (S).

6.30 In For A Penny Stephen Mulhern sets challenges to members of the public in Birmingham (S).

6.00 Heartbeat Debbie Bellamy becomes a murder suspect (S).

6.55 Escape To The Chateau A British family moves to a French chateau (S).

7.00 Channel 4 News (S).

7.00 Police Interceptors The firearms squad approach a man suspected of having a loaded crossbow in his flat (R) (S).

7.00 Great American Railroad Journeys (S).

7.30 Egyptian Journeys With Dan Cruickshank The culture of the ancient Egyptians (S).

7.00 The Simpsons Homer goes undercover for the government (R) (S).

7.30 The Simpsons Bart and Lisa co-host a kids’ news programme (R)

7.00 Dress To Impress Connor, Jamie and Tim compete for the affections of Lacey (S).

7.00 Heartbeat An old friend of Miller’s turns up (S).

7.55 Grand Designs A couple transforming 5,000 square feet of derelict basement (S).

8.00 Food Unwrapped (S).

8.30 Trapped, Disabled & Abused: Dispatches Sophie Morgan reports on domestic abuse (S).

8.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders PC Ian Cosgrove attends a serious crash on the M6 (S).

8.00 Immortal Egypt With Joann Fletcher The civil war that fractured Egypt in the wake of the “Pyramid Age” (S).

8.00 The 00s: Cinema’s Greatest Decade Alex Zane examines the merits of films from the 2000s (R) (S).

8.00 Bob’s Burgers The gas goes out on Thanksgiving (S).

8.30 Bob’s Burgers (S).

8.00 Midsomer Murders A land feud leads to murder (S).

9.00 Italia 90: When Football Changed Forever Undercover British police officers are tasked with keeping the peace off the pitch

9.00 Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts There are no available beds in Barnsley Hospital’s A&E department (S).

9.00 Egypt’s Lost Cities The potential existence of buildings beneath the sands of Egypt (S).

9.00 The Great Debate Trevor Phillips host the weekly live discussion programme.

9.00 Family Guy Meg becomes a getaway driver (S).

9.30 American Dad! Stan becomes infatuated with a doll (S).

10.00 Made In The 80s: The Decade That Shaped Our World Britain’s influence on technology in the 1980s. Last in the series (S).

10.00 999: Critical Condition A 22-year-old arrives at the emergency department after crashing his motorbike at speed (R) (S).

10.30 70 Million Animal Mummies: Egypt’s Dark Secret Modern technology is used to scan Egyptian animal mummies (S).

10.00 Royal Mob Docudrama about Queen Victoria’s favourite granddaughters.

10.00 Family Guy Peter is told by his boss to work from home due to his excessive sweating (S).

10.30 Family Guy (S).

11.05 Nine Perfect Strangers Masha reveals her unique treatment goals for the Marconi family (S).

11.05 Police: Hour Of Duty A man has facial wounds following an assault (R) (S).

11.30 Nature And Us: A History Through Art The history of the human race’s relationship with nature through art (S).

11.00 Last Week Tonight With John Oliver A satirical look at news and pop culture (R).

11.40 Fantasy Football League (R).

11.00 Family Guy The Griffins recount their own versions of three famous love stories (S).

11.30 American Dad! (S).

11.55 Bob’s Burgers (S).

12.20 Walter Presents: They Were Ten (S). 1.15 Night Coppers (R) (S). 2.10 Iris Prize Best British Shorts: Queer Youth (S). 3.25 Unreported World (R) (S). 3.50 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (R) (S). 4.35 Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker (R) (S).

12.00 Police Interceptors (R) (S).

12.50 Entertainment News On 5 (S). 1.00 Live NFL: Monday Night Football (S). 4.30 Entertainment News On 5 (S). 4.40 House Doctor (R) (S). 5.10 House Doctor (R) (S). 5.35 Peppa Pig (R) (S). 5.40 Paw Patrol (R) (S).

5.50 Pip And Posy (R) (S).

12.30 A Very British History: Ugandan Asians (S). 1.30 Great American Railroad Journeys (S).

2.00 Egyptian Journeys With Dan Cruickshank (S). 2.30 Immortal Egypt With Joann Fletcher (S).

3.30 Close

12.15 The Russell Howard Hour (R). 1.00 Caught On Dashcam (R) (S). 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles (R) (S). 3.00 Hawaii Five-0 (R) (S). 4.00 S.W.A.T (R) (S). 5.00 The Early Rundown (R). 5.30 The Early Rundown (R).

12.25 Bob’s Burgers (S). 12.55 The Emily Atack Show (S).

1.40 CelebAbility (S). 2.25 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 2.55 Unwind With ITV (S). 3.00 Teleshopping

BBC RADIO 1

6.57am Newsbeat. 7.00 Radio 1 Breakfast With Greg James. 10.30 Newsbeat. 10.32 Rickie, Melvin And Charlie. 12.45pm Newsbeat. 1.00 Dean And Vicky.

3.30 Newsbeat. 3.32 Going Home With Vick And Katie. 5.45 Newsbeat. 6.00 Radio 1’s Future Sounds With Clara Amfo. 7.00 Radio 1’s Hottest Records Of The Week. 8.00 Radio 1’s Future Artists With Jack Saunders. 10.00 Radio 1’s Power Down Playlist With Sian Eleri. 11.00 Rock Show With Daniel P Carter.

1am BBC Introducing Rock On Radio 1 With Alyx Holcombe. 2.00 Radio 1’s Future Alternative. 3.00 Radio 1’s Workout Anthems. 4.00 Radio 1 Dance.

5.00 Radio 1 Early Breakfast With Arielle Free.

BBC RADIO 2

6.30am The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. 9.30 Ken Bruce.

12noon Jeremy Vine. 2.00 Scott Mills. 4.00 Sara Cox. 6.30 Sara Cox’s Half Wower. 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist. Jo plays her favourite album tracks and musical gems rarely heard on Radio 2. 7.30 Jo Whiley. Music and chat. 9.00 The Blues Show With Cerys Matthews. New and classic blues tracks. 10.00 Trevor Nelson’s Magnificent 7. 10.30 Trevor Nelson’s

LIVE NFL

Sky Sports Main Event, 1am New Orleans Saints v Baltimore Ravens (Kick-off 1.15am).

Live coverage of the week nine match at Caesars Superdome.

Rhythm Nation. 12mdn’t OJ Borg. 3.00 Pick Of The Pops. 4.00 Early Breakfast Show.

BBC RADIO 3

6.30am Breakfast. 9.00 Essential Classics. 12noon Composer Of The Week: Verdi. 1.00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert. 2.00 Afternoon Concert. 4.30 New Generation Artists. 5.00 In Tune. 7.00 In Tune Mixtape. An eclectic non-stop mix of music. 7.30 Radio 3 In Concert. Ensemble Pygmalion perform Brahms’s A German Requiem. 9.00 Ultimate Calm. A selection of meditative music for long reflective walks.

10.00 Music Matters. 10.45 The Essay: Mug Shots.

11.00 Night Tracks. 12.30am Through The Night.

BBC RADIO 4

6am Today. 9.00 Start The Week. 9.45 (LW) Daily Service. 9.45 (FM) Disaster Trolls. 10.00 Woman’s Hour. 11.00 The Untold. 11.30 The Name’s DeSantis.

12noon News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 You And Yours. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 The World At One. 1.45 Understand: The Economy. 2.00 The Archers.

2.15 This Cultural Life. 3.00 Brain Of Britain. 3.30 The Food Programme. 4.00 Hold On Tight: The Women Of The Waste Land. 4.30 The Digital Human. 5.00 PM.

Radio

5.54 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather. 6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.30 It’s A Fair Cop. Comedic tales from the police front line. Last in the series. 7.00 The Archers. Lynda is channeling the past, and Emma needs a hand. 7.15 Front Row. Arts programme. 8.00 Uncaged. Emily Knight explores the tangled history and uncertain future of zoos. Last in the series. 8.30 Analysis. The future of economic growth. 9.00 A Walk On The Supply Side. Duncan Weldon discusses the origins of supply-side economics. 9.30 Start The Week. A discussion on the authentic taste of Britain.

10.00 The World Tonight. 10.45 Book At Bedtime: Demon Copperhead. 11.00 The Witch Farm. 11.30 Today In Parliament. 12mdn’t News And Weather.

12.30 Disaster Trolls. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Prayer For The Day. 5.45 Farming Today. 5.58 Tweet Of The Day.

BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA

6am Dalziel & Pascoe – Exit Lines. 6.30 Back Home.

7.00 In And Out Of The Kitchen. 7.30 It’s A Fair Cop. 8.00 Round The Horne. 8.30 Anything Legal. 9.00 Dilemma. 9.30 Double Income, No Kids Yet. 10.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. 11.00

9.00 Tony Robinson’s Museum Of Us The team meet the residents of Calvert Street in Norwich. Last in the series (S).

10.00 Foyle’s War A farmer is murdered (S).

11.05 24 Hours In A&E A young man is treated after coming off his motorbike and colliding with two cars (S).

12.10 Agatha Christie’s Marple (S). 2.10 Unwind With ITV (S).

2.30 Teleshopping

TED Radio Hour. 11.50 Inheritance Tracks. 12noon Round The Horne. 12.30 Anything Legal. 1.00 Dalziel & Pascoe – Exit Lines. 1.30 Back Home. 2.00 Auntie’s War. 2.15 The Citadel. 2.30 In Search Of Richard Yates. 3.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield.

4.00 Dilemma. 4.30 Double Income, No Kids Yet. 5.00 In And Out Of The Kitchen. 5.30 It’s A Fair Cop. 6.00 The Day Of The Triffids. 6.30 A Good Read. 7.00 Round The Horne. 7.30 Anything Legal. 8.00 Dalziel & Pascoe – Exit Lines. 8.30 Back Home. 9.00 TED Radio Hour. 9.50 Inheritance Tracks. 10.00 Comedy Club.

10.00 Comedy Club: It’s A Fair Cop. 10.30 Comedy Club: Twenty Players. 10.45 Comedy Club: Family.

11.00 Comedy Club: The Now Show. 11.30 Comedy Club: Sorry About Last Night. 12mdn’t The Day Of The Triffids. 12.30 A Good Read. 1.00 Dalziel & Pascoe – Exit Lines. 1.30 Back Home. 2.00 Auntie’s War. 2.15 The Citadel. 2.30 In Search Of Richard Yates. 3.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. 4.00 Dilemma.

4.30 Double Income, No Kids Yet. 5.00 In And Out Of The Kitchen. 5.30 It’s A Fair Cop.

BBC 5 LIVE

10.00 24 Hours In Police Custody The police interview a suspect who killed a man with a single punch (S).

6am 5 Live Breakfast. 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 11.00 Naga Munchetty. 1pm Nihal Arthanayake. 4.00 5 Live

12.05 Two Sisters, One Body (S). 1.10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S). 2.15 24 Hours In A&E (S). 3.20 Food Unwrapped (S). 3.50 Close

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Enjoy island’s superb vistas on a hiking trip

Majorca is popular for hiking Heading to Majorca during the autumn months is perfect for travellers seeking to avoid the peak-summer crowds and truly enjoy the island’s incredible natural landscapes.

Majorca is a paradise for adventurers due to the variety of exciting hiking trails that lead walkers through the mountain range of Serra de Tramuntana (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the island’s pleasant year-round climate. Holidu has dug into the AllTrails data of more than 600 reviewed hikes in collaboration with Spain-Holiday to discover the best-rated hiking routes in Majorca. Ready to plan your dream Majorca adventure?

Es Pujadors – Coll de na Benet – Bon Aire The hiking trail is about five kilometres long and is located near Alcúdia in the north of Majorca. The route has a medium level of difficulty and can be completed in about two hours.

The panoramic path is a little uneven in parts but offers a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains and the sea.

La Trapa Ruin Loop The 7.6km circular walk along the ruins of “La Trapa” near Port d’Andratx is classified as moderate and takes just under three hours on average. The route is particularly enjoyable for (amateur) ornithologists, as you can observe many different species of birds.

Valldemossa – Puig de Teix – Puig Gros One of the more difficult routes, this roughly 13-km trail leading from Valldemossa to Puig de Teix is a popular hiking choice. This is a fairly challenging trail that should take about five hours to complete.

Ruta de Pedra en Sec – Variant al Puig de Maria Ruta de Piedra en Sec GR221, or Dry Stone Trail, runs along the west coast through the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This five-kilometre trail, which takes about two hours to complete, is considered an easy route that even beginners can handle.

Ermita la Victoria – Penya des Migdia – Talaia d’Alcudia This route takes you around the east of the northern town of Alcudia. It takes approximately three hours and 50 minutes to complete.

The 1923 dining experience aboard the Disney Wish

Disney Wish at Port Canaveral with Captain Minnie and Mickey

Make Wish come true with a fairytale adventure at sea

BY DAMON SMITH

Press Association

In Disney’s 1950 animation Cinderella, the optimistic heroine serenades a pair of bluebirds with A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes.

Eleven years after the Disney Dream embarked on her maiden voyage, my heart is full as I pose adoringly beside a life-size bronze statue of the soot-to-riches princess on the Disney Wish.

Enchantment is the theme of Disney Cruise Line’s impressive fifth ship and magical touches begin with mischievous mice Jaq and Gus peeking out from beneath Cinderella’s sculpted ballgown, catching the attention of a slinking Lucifer the cat with a bowl clasped between his claws. Feline fury is unleashed at the foot of a sweeping staircase, next to a cloche-encased glass slipper in the main atrium on deck three, which has been redesigned as a Grand Hall.

Hidden

During the day, the hall’s stage hosts the playful Who’s Behind The Curtain? game show, with appearances from hidden characters.

At night, a chandelier-lighting ceremony dubbed the Kiss Goodnight reveals ribbons of lights embedded in the ornate architecture and chimes that signal the end of Cinderella’s dance d’amour.

Powered by liquefied natural gas, the Wish is a resplendent 144,000 gross ton behemoth stretching 1,119 feet, which boasts 1,254 staterooms with custom-made fairy-tale artwork and capacity for 4,000 passengers.

For its inaugural season, the ship sails exclusively from Port Canaveral in Florida on three and fournight cruises to Nassau, capital of the Bahamas, and Disney’s private island Castaway Cay. The bow depicts Captain Minnie Mouse who joins sweetheart Mickey, Captain Hook and Captain Jack Sparrow at

Meeting Black Panther at Marvel Super Hero Academy the ship’s helm. Continuing the visibility of strong female role models, Rapunzel is the first Disney princess immortalised as a signature stern sculpture.

Uniquely, the ship’s front red funnel houses a 1,966-square-foot Wish Tower Suite that sleeps eight.

Two storeys of opulence deliver unrivalled ocean views through floorto-ceiling windows with a price tag comfortably in excess of £15,000.

Disney Cruise Line often dedicates one night to nautical-themed entertainment and the Pirates Rockin’ Parlay Party on the Wish delivers “the boldest beats and swingingest sea shanties” in the company of swashbuckling fourpiece The Scallywags and lead singer Captain Red. Stand portside on Deck 12 for the best view of biodegradable fireworks choreographed to a live rendition of the Pirates Of The Caribbean soundtrack, unobstructed by

the AquaMouse water coaster.

The first attraction on a Disney cruise ship snakes around the Wish from an entrance on deck 13 and enlivens the thrills of AquaDuck on the Dream and Fantasy with a controlled log-flume-style ascent embellished with video screens and water jets. It’s giddy fun (you will be soaked) as two-person inflatable rafts are propelled through 760 feet of enclosed winding tubes. Ages three-12 access the Oceaneer Club on deck two via a slide from the Grand Hall.

The Wish’s dedicated children’s areas are top of the class for immersive storytelling and design.

Young recruits encounter Spider-Man and Black Panther in the Marvel Super Hero Academy while Star Wars: Cargo Bay is filled with otherworldly creatures, including an audio animatronic Porg.

Three signature dining experiences, included in the price of the

cruise, are immaculately themed.

Accessed on both sides of the Grand Hall, 1923 (named after the year Walt and brother Roy O Disney founded their company) adorns walls with memorabilia, animation cells and props.

A rich colour palette of gold, green and chocolate brown evokes bygone Hollywood glamour. Spiced Ahi tuna with wasabi and yuzu mayonnaise followed by a rack of lamb encrusted with Italian flat parsley and rosemary is comfortably my favourite meal of the voyage.

In stark contrast, Worlds Of Marvel on deck four sears retinas with pulsating neon and video screens for a filmed lecture entitled Miracles From Molecules featuring Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly as Scott Land and Hope van Dyne, aka Ant Man and the Wasp. The script is hilarious, creating the illusion of interactivity with miniature quantum cores on each table.

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Family Leisure Time

THODAY

David Irwin

Simon Robert

BOURNE

1943-2022.

Of The Green, Clun.

Barrie James

Passed away in Shrewsbury Hospital on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Who passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2022, aged 61 years.

Barry

Beloved Husband to the late Margaret. Much loved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle.

Simon, a much loved Husband, Father, Son and Brother will be sadly missed by all his Family, Friends and Neighbours.

Of Bishop’s Castle, formerly of Linley.

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 20, 2022, aged 83 years.

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Pets & Animals

Barrie will be greatly missed by all his Family and Friends.

Business & Farming

Fu n e r a l S e r v i c e w i l l t a k e p l a c e a t H e r e fo r d Crematorium on Friday, November 18 at 11.15am.

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Motoring Public Notices Personal

If unable to attend the Funeral Service we warmly welcome you to join us from 1pm at Burway Bowling Club in raising a glass of whiskey or two in memory of Barrie to celebrate his life.

Donations to Oak Farm, Ditton Priors (part of the Bethphage Charity) are warmly welcomed.

He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends.

Private Family Funeral.

Family flowers only kind donations in memor y of David to Kidney Care UK and can be sent c/o the Funeral Director.

Special thanks to the many organisations involved in David’s care the last few years. Woofferton House staff, Renton Centre Hereford Hospital, Hereford Kidney Treatment Centre, Hospital Transport, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Renal Ward and Dialysis Unit Shrewsbury.

A d o n a t i o n b ox a t t h e Crematorium will be available or if unable to attend, please call Oak Farm directly on 01746 712352 if you wish to make a donation via telephone.

Visit: bookanad. shropshirestar.co.uk

Of Church Stretton, passed away at home on October 19, 2022.

Funeral Mass at St. Milburgas Church, Church Stretton on Wednesday, November 9, at 11am.

No flowers kind donations would be appreciated for the Severn Hospice and the Royal British Legion.

Beloved Wife of the late Bill.

Mother of Gill, Hib, Jen and Barb. Grandmother to 10 and Great-Grandmother to 23.

Funeral Service will take place at St Mary The Virgin Church Bromfield on Wednesday, November 9, at 12.30pm followed by Cremation at Emstrey Crematorium, Shrewsbury.

bookanad.shropshirestar.co.uk

Passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2022, aged 75 years.

Beloved Husband of Dorothy and much loved Dad of Nigel and Bev. Loving Grandad to Nola and Chloe.

He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends.

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Funeral Service at Emstrey Crematorium, Shrewsbury on November 11, 2022 at 2pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Lingen Davies Cancer Appeal and South Locality Staff Welfare Fund Shropshire Community Health Trust NHS.

W. J. MORRIS AND SON

Of Clunbury, peacefully at home on October 2, 2022, aged 95 years.

A much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather.

Fu n e r a l S e r v i c e a t S t . S w i t h i n’ s C h u r c h , C l u n b u r y o n T h u r s d a y, November 3 at 11am followed by Interment in the Churchyard.

Flowers or if preferred donations would be appreciated for the Midlands Air Ambulance.

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Robert Gibbons Florence Griffiths Ronald Griffiths Aiden MacGinley Melvin Warwick

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Family flowers only please kind donations in memory of Vera will be shared between St Mary’s Church and The Psoriasis Association.

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WADSWORTH

Peacefully at her home in Bromfield on Friday, October 21, 2022 aged 96 years.

Peter William

Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Shropshire Air Ambulance.

LAVENDER

Bishops Castle

Vera Olive

GARDINER

A Thanksgiving Ser vice will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2.15pm.

Births

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Caravans/ Motorhomes

HARRIS

Deaths

Loving Husband of Chris.

Father to Des, Shirleen, D a ve , S t ev i e a n d Ka t h .

Grandfather to Chloe, Daniel, Alex, Rio and Emily and a good Friend to many.

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JC

Garden Services

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07825 588284

JCGardenServices@yahoo.com

www.jc-gardenservices.co.uk

LAWN MOWER & GARDEN EQUIPMENT SERVICING AND REPAIRS & SALES All types of Garden Machinery catered for Quick turn around service.

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Gardening Services

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We are now doing pleated bifold doors

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Aerials

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WANTED 10 or 12 FT Ivor Williams stock trailer, anything considered.

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Driveways & Patios

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Scrap Vehicles

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FORD KA 1.3 58 reg, 55,000 genuine miles, 12 months MoT, PAS, e/w, CL, CD, silver, excellent condition, drives superb. £1,875 ono 01743 440556 / 07783 431565.

JOBS Employment Wanted MATURE LADY looking for housekeeping job, 30hrs plus, Monday-Friday, car driver, housework, washing, ironing, can do small meals, 8 years experience, trustworthy and reliable, Ludlow, Craven Arms and close surrounding villages. References available. 07713 965596.

Full Time General

LANDROVER FREELANDER SPORT LE SD4 2011, 2.2cc, diesel, automatic, white, two keys, tow bar, 101K miles.

MoT till April 2023.

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07902 027910.

SUZUKI LIANA Petrol 2001, 120,000 miles MoT until March 2023 Lively little run about £650 07973 721936.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Public Notices

Notice of Public Path Order and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order Highways Act 1980 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 The Shropshire Council (Footpath 37 (part), Parish of Craven Arms) Public Path Diversion Order 2022 The above named order made on 3rd November 2022 by the Shropshire Council (“the Council”) under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, will divert approximately 67 metres of Footpath 57 at Hopesay Hill Road, Grid Reference SO 4283 8337 to Grid Reference SO 4285 8342 onto a line approximately 53 metres in length from Grid Reference SO 4283 8337 to connect with the current route at Grid Reference SO 4285 8342.

A copy of the order and the order map and an explanatory statement have been placed and may be seen on the Council’s website at https:// shropshire.gov.uk/outdoor-partnerships/countryside-access-andpublic-rights-of-way/current-public-path-orders/ or obtained free of charge via outdoor.recreation@shropshire.gov.uk Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to Shropshire Outdoor Partnerships, Rights of Way Mapping and Enforcement Manager, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND, or by email to outdoor.recreation@shropshire. gov.uk, not later than 1st December 2022. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.

Dated 3rd November 2022 Jane Trethewey Assistant Director, Homes and Communities The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury If you require any further information, please contact Hannah LewisRhodes at Hannah.Lewis-Rhodes@shropshire.gov.uk Data Protection: Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored and copied in connection with the processing of the above-named Order and /or any Public Inquiry. Information will not be used for additional purposes without consent. Representations without a name and address will be treated as anonymous which may affect their weight in the decision-making process

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SUZUKI SX4 SZ5 4X4 5 DOOR HATCH A/C RED 73K .......................................................................................................£7,995 SUZUKI SX4 SZ5 4X4 5 DOOR HATCH A/C SILVER 35K..................................................................................................£8,995 DACIA DUSTER LAUREATE 1.5 DCI 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C GREEN 78K ...........................................................£8,995 VW TIQUAN TDI BLUEMOTION TECH SE 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C GREY 64K...........................................................£9,995 VW TIQUAN TDI BLUMOTION 4X4 AUTO 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C GREY 60K.......................................................... £11,995 FIAT PANDA WILD TWINAIR TWINAIR 4X4 5 DOOR HATCH A/C GREY 19K......................................................... £13,995 SUZUKI VITARA S BOOTER-JET 1.4 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C WHITE 26K......................................................... £14,995 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 3.2 SG3 DI-D AUTO 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C SILVER 64K ................................................... £15,995 SUZUKI IGNIS SZ5 ALLGRIP 5 DOOR HATCH A/C ORANGE 17K............................................................................. £15,995 SUZUKI VITARA SZ5 DDIS ALLGRIP AUTO 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C ORANGE 23K................................................. £17,995 SUZUKI VITARA S BOOSTER -JET 1.4 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C RED 34K.......................................................... £17,995 SUZUKI VITARA S BOOSTER-JET 1.4 AUTO 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C BLACK 35K ........................................ £17,995 SUZUKI VITARA S BOOSTER -JET 1.4 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C GREY/BLACK 29K....................................... £18,995 SUZUKI VITARA S BOOSTER -JET 1.4 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C GREY 13K....................................................... £18,995 SUZUKI VITARA S BOOSTER -JET 1.4 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C RED 7K ............................................................ £19,995 SUZUKI VITARA SZ5 1.4 BOOSTER - JET AUTO 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C TURQOISE 9K............................ £23,995 SUZUKI VITARA SZ5 1.4 BOOSTER - JET AUTO 4X4 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C TURQUOISE 9K......................... £24,995 LANDROVER FREELANDER 2.2 DYNAMIC 5 DOOR ESTATE A/C RED 72K...................................................................POA

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Volvo goes all-electric with XC40 SUV

Volvo has gone the Full Monty with their small XC40 leading the electric charge, if you pardon the pun.

The firm has confirmed it will be an electric-only car manufacturer by 2030 and will roll out several additional electric models in the coming years.

The stylish Recharge is their first 100 per cent electric SUV, offering the usual Volvo refinement, and depending on the model, a claimed range of 261 miles.

They are not cheap, this range starts at £45,750, but Volvo is a premium brand and you do get plenty for your money.

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It is a stylish SUV looking very much like non-electric versions, with smart light clusters to front and rear and a choice of striking alloy wheels. It has a sleeker look and the front lights feature the now familiar ‘Thor’s Hammer’ design. It also features a discrete rear spoiler.

Like other electric vehicles, the grille has been blanked out, rendering the car less attractive as a result.

The interior is real premium quality and dominated by the nine-inch tablet style touchscreen and a 12-inch TFT display behind the smart multi-function steering wheel.

The central screen controls major functions and now features Google Maps, navigation, infotainment and smartphone connectivity. There are also a number of apps available.

It has a real high-end feel with leather-style microtech powered seats, soft-touch finish and a minimalist approach to buttons and and dials.

All models are well equipped, and standard kit includes two-zone climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors, electric windows and door mirrors and a host of other goodies. This model adds 20-inch alloys, Sensus Connect with Premium Sound by Harman Kardon with Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound, powered boot, power-adjustable and heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, a panoramic sunroof and a 360-degree parking camera.

Like most electric cars, acceleration is instant and the 231bhp on tap from the electric motor powers the car to 60mph in seven seconds.

Pretty much hot-hatch territory.

A fairly lengthy road trip put the claimed 256-mile range to the test, as well as recharging availability on the UK roads. On that particular journey, 200 miles might have been achievable.

Hook up though, and it can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in around half an hour using a 150kW fast charger, if you can find one on the services, otherwise a full hit using the 11kW onboard

nologies, like autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian, animal and cyclist detection and front collision warning included on this model.

Also standard are a full set of airbags and lane mitigation. charger will take eight hours Despite being an SUV, it sits fairly low to the ground and feels stable, cornering well and good feedback from the well-weighted steering.

In practical terms, it has plenty to offer with the rear seats folding and tumbling to provide maximum stowage space of 1,295 litres.

Safety kit is comprehensive, with City Safety which includes pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection, and front collision warning with fully automatic emergency braking, including at junctions.

There is also a host of other tech-

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Rolls-Royce has revealed its first electric car with the Spectre – a sleek twodoor coupe that represents ‘the start of a bold new chapter’.

Positioned as a spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupe, the Spectre was first announced last year, with RollsRoyce covering more than 1.5 million test miles since then, which the firm says simulates more than 400 years of use for a Rolls-Royce.

Described as an ‘ultra-luxury electric super coupe’, the Spectre gets a particularly elegant silhouette, while the grille is the widest ever fitted to a Rolls-Royce, and is also ‘softly illuminated’ with 22 LEDs. Inside, the Spectre is available with ‘Starlight Doors’, which incorporate 4,796 LEDs that aim to give an impression of the night sky.

Built around a specific ‘Architecture of Luxury’ platform, the Spectre is unrelated to parent company BMW’s electric cars, with the battery integrated into the structure of the car, enabling it to be 30% stiffer than any previous Rolls-Royce.

A clever ‘planar suspension’ has also been developed to deliver the brand’s hallmark ‘magic carpet ride’. This includes decoupling anti-roll bars that help to keep the car stable over bumps, which can then recouple and stiffen the dampers when a corner is identified.

Rolls-Royce says full technical details are ‘still being refined’, but the firm is expecting the Spectre to offer

an electric range of 320 miles. The powertrain is also set to deliver 577bhp and 900Nm of torque, allowing for a 0-60mph time of 4.4 seconds – figures that are comparable with the brand’s current V12 models.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “This incredible motor car, conceived from the very beginning as our first fully electric model, is silent, powerful and demonstrates how perfectly RollsRoyce is suited to electrification.

“Spectre’s all-electric powertrain will ensure the marque’s sustained success and relevance while dramatically increasing the definition of each characteristic that makes a RollsRoyce a Rolls-Royce.”

The Spectre will be positioned between the Cullinan and Phantom in the Rolls-Royce line-up, with prices starting from around £275,000. Orders are now open, with first deliveries expected by the end of 2023.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 | THE JOURNAL

Shropshire duo earn places in Pears academy Two talented Shropshire cricketers have been awarded places in Worcestershire’s academy, writes Ollie Westbury.

Shrewsbury’s Harry Darley and Shifnal’s Jack Home are part of a 10-strong group selected for 202223.

It is the first time pace bowler Darley (under-18s) has been selected for the academy, while Home (under-17s) is retained for another year.

Elliot Wilson, academy director at Worcestershire, said : “Harry is a Shropshire player who has played on and off for Worcestershire for the past two summers.

“He has been on the Shropshire satellite academy that Paul Pridgeon and Dave Manning have run for the past decade and more.

“He was originally from Oswestry CC but moved to Shrewsbury CC in 2022. At the end of last winter, Harry tore an intercostal muscle, so his season didn’t really get started until mid-summer.

“Harry finished the season strongly, and there are characteristics in him that we are excited about.”

Josh Leach (under-16s), Seth Essenhigh (under-15s) and Alfie Higgins (under-14s) are also part of the academy for the first time.

And they will join forces with Joe Stanley, Cameron Jones, Ollie Walker, Reeve Evitts and Ben Clarke who have been retained.

Three other members of the 2021-2022 group – Olly Cox, Henry Cullen, and Rehaan Edavalath– have all signed rookie contracts for Worcestershire.

Broseley reach the summit with a thumping win

Lacie triumphs for second year in a row A young Shropshire showjumper has enjoyed national success for the second consecutive year, Lacie Williams, aged 11, from Yockleton near Shrewsbury, won both the qualifying class and the Tiny Tots Championship at the

Scope Festival of Show Jumping.

Defending her national crown, she won this time aboard the 128cm Boreton Rocketeer, who she rides for Robert Whitaker.

Lacie is trained at home by her mother Sarah Williams and looks

after and rides her four competition ponies nearly every day before and after school.

The picture shows Lacie enjoying her lap of honour wearing her champion’s sash, with Rocco wearing his prizewinner’s rug.

Allen dedicated his life to sport for over 70 years

An Honorary Townsman of Wem who dedicated his life to sport has died at the age of 84.

Allen Evans was a tireless champion of Shropshire Cricket, the Wem Sports and Social Association and Wem Cricket Club – where he had a seven-decade association.

His goddaughter Hazel Ruscoe said: “Allen was a true Wemian and family man. He loved his hometown and was passionate about sport.

“He spent his life working for local sport and his legacy is clear to see in the town. He was a true champion of Shropshire sport.”

Evans grew up in Leek Steet, Wem, and attended Wem Primary School and Wem Secondary Modern School.

After school, he joined Wem timber merchants Isherwoods to start a five-year cabinet-maker apprenticeship.

He worked building houses in Wem and later joined North Shrop-

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sports@mnamedia.co.uk shire District Council as Clerk of Works, where he remained until retirement, and also taught carpentry skills in the joinery shop at Shrewsbury Tech.

Evans was passionate about sport and at the age of 11 he joined Wem Cricket Club, the start of a 70-year association with the club. He was a prolific wicketkeeper and batsman.

When his days behind the stumps came to an end, he joined the club’s committee and served as chairman for 14 years, later becoming president.

He led fundraising campaigns and was instrumental in the club’s move from the Castlefields Ground to the Kynaston Ground in Soulton Road.

He also helped to shape county cricket when he joined the Shropshire Cricket Board and the Shropshire County Cricket Association.

In 2011, he received a special award for his service to cricket when he received a Lifetime Achievement Oscar from the Shropshire Cricket Board. As part of the award, Evans and his wife Jessie enjoyed a special trip to Lord’s for lunch and a tour of the home of cricket.

He was also a keen golfer and member of Hawkstone Park, winning many trophies, including the club’s prestigious Masters title when he was awarded the famous Hawkstone Park green jacket His golfing highlights included a hole-in-one and a trip to St Andrews to play in a national foursomes final.

Evans played football for Wem and Rubery Owen, Prees. He was on Wem’s Powell Cup Charity Committee for many years and for 50 years, he served on the committee of Wem Sports & Social Club.

For his contribution to sport, Allen was recognised by the town he loved when he was made an Honorary Townsman of Wem in 2006.

True Wemian: Allen Evans

Broseley B are the new leaders at the top of the Bridgnorth Snooker League following a 5-0 thrashing of Alveley C. The result never looked in doubt from the start.

Alveley’s Norman Jones gave Nick Carson a run for his money in the first frame, but when needing the final three balls, Jones fouled on the blue.

Pete Thomson was never challenged by Reg Burton, who knocked in a number of the late colours to make his score look better.

The final three frames were virtually whitewashes. In fact, Andy Carson’s win was just that.

Carson – who knocked in the match’s highest break of the night, a commendable 36 that could have been more – did not allow Brian Arnold a single red.

Mick Brezwyn beat Bryan Oakley, knocking in a modest 29 break in the process.

In the final frame, Eddie Mullard never left Chris Jepson a crumb, leaving Jepson to throw in the towel with one red and all the colours still on the table.

Broseley B’s move to the top of the table was courtesy of St John’s A’s thumping 4-1 win over the previous leaders Maddocks and Chelmarsh B dropping a point against St John’s B. St John’s A – last season’s runners-up – had been struggling this season, but they put that behind them as Josh Summers got them off to a flying start by convincingly beating Simon Yeats.

The next frame was a thriller and it looked like Maddocks’ Paul Harper would make it six wins out of six, but Martin Lippitt – trailing by 22 points – cleared the table with a 25-break to end Harper’s 100 per cent record and give St John’s a 2-0 lead. James Brennan provided Maddocks with their consolation by comfortably beating Tim Steele and it looked likely that Dan Morris would level the match, only for him to succumb to Rob Powell, who snatched the frame by taking the final pink and black.

Kevin Hawkins provided the icing on the cake, taking a 40-point lead down to the last red against Tom Maxfield, who threw in the towel.

Chelmarsh B remain in second after a 4-1 win against St John’s B thanks to a half-century break from Garry Smith and other frame wins by Simon Thomas, Chris Lewis and Paul Manning.

Chelmarsh SC moved up into third, ahead of Maddocks on frames, after a 3-2 victory over Woodfield thanks to Carl Walker, Ian Postans (27 break) and the decider from Matt Judd. Peter Hyland and Callum Drewett replied for Woodfield.

And Broseley A recorded their second win of the season by coming from 2-0 down to beat Alveley B 3-2. Martin Coffey Jnr and Ian Stephens put Alveley up, but Matt Smout, Neil Caswell and Ian Stephens hit back.

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Congress back on the agenda for next year The blue riband event of the Shropshire chess calendar will make a return in the new year – three years after it was last held.

The 2023 Shropshire Chess Congress will be held at Wrekin Housing Trust’s headquarters in Telford over the weekend of January 6 to 8.

It will be the first time the event has been held since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, and those behind the tournament will hope to attract a bumper entry, writes Peter Kitchen.

First held in 2015, the congress regularly attracted well over 100 entries each year across multiple sections, including some of the nation’s top players. The 2016 open section was shared between three top British grandmasters – Keith Arkell, Danny Gormally and Mark Hebden.

But it last took place in January 2020, with the pandemic and ongoing restrictions on large indoor gatherings putting paid to holding such a large-scale chess tournament since – until now.

Already a trickle of entries have been received, and it is hoped many more will be received in the run-up to Christmas.

There will be five rounds played from the Friday night to the Sunday afternoon at the Colliers Way venue, for all four sections. They include an Open section with a top prize of £300, which will also feature a trophy for the highest-placed Shropshire-based player.

The Major will be for players with an ECF grade under 1950, the Intermediate for players graded under 1750 and a minor for those rated under 1500.

Players will have one hour and 40 minutes of thinking time to make all of their moves in each game, with an increment of 10 seconds per move. For more details or to fill in the online entry form visit www.shropshirechess. org and follow the links for Shropshire Chess Congress.

Meanwhile, Shropshire’s national league team got off to a disastrous start at the opening weekend of the Four Nations Chess League in Daventry.

Hit by unavailability, Shropshire and Friends had to default a board in both their division three west matches, incurring further penalties. It included the ignominy of recording a negative score against Chessable White Rose 3, going down 5.5 to minus 0.5. They defaulted two boards against Manchester Manticores on the Sunday, going down 4-0.

The Shropshire Chess League season is under way. Reigning champions Maddocks A already lead the way in division one with two wins from their opening two matches, while Shrewsbury A ended a run of four consecutive league defeats away to Oswestry A dating back to early 2018 with a surprise 3.5-1.5 win in their opening fixture.

THE JOURNAL | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Golfers celebrate President’s Cup success at Bridgnorth GC Thirty-seven pairs entered this year’s President’s Cup at Bridgnorth Golf Club.

The President’s Cup was given to Bridgnorth Golf Club by then-president Brigadier Goulburn to celebrate his 80th birthday in 1986 and is a four-ball better-ball competition.

James Lee & Andy Thompson took home the prize with a score of 65 – on countback over the last six holes from Matt Lunn & John Gidney.

The next three places all went round in 66, so again were decided on countback – with George Wall & Harry Broad third, Gavin Caw & Tom Alford fourth and Jonathon Guest & Phillip Murphy fifth.

Current president Vivien Catterall held her president’s supper in the evening – the first since Covid.

Arscott Golf Club captain John Morris with trophy winners

Golf returns Arscott: Mixed Stableford. Division One: 1 Allen Humphries (10)

35pts; 2 Mick Cowlishaw (10) 35pts; 3 Daniel Brookfield (10) 34pts.

Division Two: 1 Ewan Purslow (13) 38pts; 2 John McKay (15) 36pts;

3 Nick Jones (16) 34pts. Division Three: Paul Lawrie (26) 35pts; 2 Christopher O’Connell (36) 35pts; 3 Kevin Hands (22) 34pts.

Ladies Two of Three: 1 P Bull, G Richards & S Whiston (21) 65pts; 2 J Mullineux, C Cooke & M Cumming (19) 63pts; 3 J O’Brien, G Cackett & J Major (16) 62pts.

Mixed Texas Scramble: 1 P Mulreid, L Mulreid, D Mulreid & H Mulreid 67-16=51; 2 A Hughes, J Wynne, M Pollard & O Corbett 6413=51; 3 G Palmer, N Jones, P Sinclair & A Cole 65-12=53.

Llanymynech: Ladies Autumn 18 Hole Stableford.

Division One: 1 Norma Hughes 36pts; 2 Viv Davies 34pts. Division Two: 1 Sue Bonsall 35pts on c/b; 2 Katey Andrew 35pts. Division Three: 1 Ratree Coleman 34pts; 2 Sara Davies 33pts. Nine Hole Stableford: 1 Margaret Ratcliffe 19pts.

Callister and Hales push on to finish one minute clear

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Just three seconds separated first from second as the final medals were resolved in the SB Sports Injuries Series.

Shropshire Cycling Clubs Association ran their third and final Autumn 10 on the Waters Upton-Hodnet course as the season draws to a conclusion.

SB Series bronze medallist Dean Callister got the better of series winner Tomos Hales in a tight battle at the top, with a strong effort of 21 minutes exactly.

Callister has proven to be Hales’ nemesis in this series, with this his fifth win in a straight out head-tohead battle – although the medals were already decided in the overall standings pre-race.

Callister stated: “A great last race of the season – a change in the usual wind conditions on the day.

“I went a little too conservative on the way out, but was happy to take the win.

“Roll on next season – thanks to Bridgnorth CC for putting on the event and all marshals”.

Hales was gracious in his postrace comments, showing that the presence of Callister spurred him on to greater things with his best 10 of the year.

The battle between the pair was head and shoulders ahead of the chasing pack, demonstrated by Hales’ 21:03 being exactly a minute ahead of the final podium spot taken by Dylan Roberts of Clwb Beicio’R Bala.

He commented: “A good end to the time trial season with my quickest time of the year.

“Well done to Dean for the win.

It was a tough cross wind to contest

Dean Callister on his way to winning the third SCCA Autumn 10 time trial of the season with – thanks for Bridgnorth for hosting and all that helped out.”

In the SB Veterans’ race, Paramount’s Chris Riley pipped Hafren CC’s Bryn Davies by four seconds, proving vital in the race for the remaining silver and bronze medals.

Riley posted a fine age-adjusted standard of +4:37, meaning Davies’ +4:33 earned him 18 points to tie with Deb Hutson-Lumb – with Hutson-Lumb taking silver on first count back rule and Davies agonisingly two points off that medal.

Riley was pleased with his effort, stating: “Playing the age card for a win: I’ll take that – thanks to the SCCA; and everyone in rounding

off a brilliant season of time trial races.”

When told of her silver medal, Hutson-Lumb commented: “Really pleased to win veterans’ silver this year and already planning for 2023.”

Hutson-Lumb had already sealed the SB Women’s Championship in round 16, but it was a head-to-head battle for the remaining medals between Hafren CC’s Jan Davies and Oswestry Paragon’s Helen Tudor.

Davies took the win by 10 seconds in 26:40 on the day to make sure of the women’s silver, while Tudor took the bronze.

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tempt at county level events and she came away extremely pleased with her win: “My first full year doing time trials, therefore I’m delighted with my result.

“The weather has been kind and I’ve really enjoyed the courses.

“Looking forward to 2023 already – thank you to everyone involved, an encouraging and friendly sport.”

In the SB Junior Series, North Shropshire Wheelers’ Chester Romei made sure of his silver medal thanks to a solid 23:44 effort, leaving the bronze medal to be resolved on second countback rule and going to team-mate Harry Corney.

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Dawley too sharp as they put Rangers to the sword NICK ELWELL

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Salop Leisure League high-fliers Dawley Town proved to be up for the cup with another impressive display of firepower.

The Premier Division pacesetters proved too strong for Division One outfit Ellesmere Rangers Reserves as they eased to a 9-0 victory in the Shropshire Saturday Challenge Cup. George Lees led the way with a hat-trick while Daniel Beddows and Jamie Russell both netted twice.

Lewis Mackenzie and Samuel Rigby added the other goals.

Fellow Premier Division title hopefuls Church Stretton, Hodnet and Ludlow also booked their places in the next round.

Hodnet made light work of visiting Clee Hill United in what proved to be a one-sided affair.

Strikes from Connor Dunne and Marcus Dillon put Hodnet 2-0 inside the opening seven minutes.

And it was 7-0 by half-time following a hat-trick from Cameron Dourish, another strike from Dunne and a goal from Lewis Brown.

Substitute Kieran Jones wrapped up the scoring with Hodnet’s eighth goal six minutes from the end.

Ludlow triumphed 2-0 at Bishops Castle Town thanks to an effort from Ryan Clarke and an own goal.

An impressive first-half display booked Broseley’s passage through to the next round.

All their goals came inside the opening 33 minutes as they saw off Albrighton 4-1.

Joseph Morris opened the scoring after two minutes and then Asa Dean added a second two minutes later.

Action from Hodnet’s comfortable 8-0 Challenge Cup success against Clee Hill United Luke Gain made it 3-0 on 23 minutes before Morris bagged his second of the day. Albrighton grabbed a consolation after the break.

Morda United also progressed on the back of 3-2 win at home to SAHA FC. Tom Gale struck twice and Jordan Gerrard once for the hosts.

Gobowen Celtic hit form on the road at Shrewsbury Juniors Development.

Jack Hughes, Lewis Jones, David Hartshorn and Scott Hale were on the mark as Celtic triumphed 4-0.

Allscott Heath were also celebrating an away-day success – 3-0 at Wrockwardine Wood.

Ben Jones, Ryan Mnasell and Kian Garbett found the net for the visitors.

There was just one match in the

Salop Leisure League Premier Division and that proved to be an eventful one.

Goals from Jason Clare and Marko Chris Ofori appeared to have put hosts Ercall Colts Juniors Evolution in charge against Shrewsbury Up & Comers at the break.

But a double blast from Owen Rothwell and an 81st-minute strike from Tyler Smith saw the visitors roar back to take the points.

Madeley Sports also hit the comeback trail after falling behind to an effort from Prees United’s Samuel Flory.

Shaun Davies levelled the scores before Jon Matthews edged Sports in front. Two goals from Mark Pritchard then sealed a 4-1 win.

Luke Mason (two) and Gregory Dakin grabbed the goals that

Pictures: Ben Cuerden

secured a 3-2 win for Wem Town against visiting St Martins.

In Division One, title hopefuls AFC Bridgnorth Development Squad won 4-1 at Ercall Colts Juniors Revolution Colts.

Fixtures - Salop Leisure League Cup Premier: Dawley Town v Wrockwardine Wood; Ercall Colts Juniors Evo v Church Stretton Town; Gobowen Celtic v Madeley Sports; Hodnet v SAHA; Ludlow v Broseley; St Martins v Prees United; Wem Town v Morda United Division One Cup: AFC Bridgnorth Development Squad v Wellington Amateurs Dev; Ellesmere Rangers Reserves v Ercall Colts Juniors Revolution Colts; Ercall Colts Juniors Evolution v Church Stretton; Llanymynech v Shrewsbury Juniors Development.

Finnigan signs off with a well deserved ‘thank you’

Division One averages winner Lorna Williams gets her reward from Carol Faulkner and Sybil Rhodes

The end of an era for a Shropshire bowling league was celebrated in style.

Mabel Finnigan founded the Telford Ladies Afternoon League more than 30 years ago – and has run it ever since as secretary.

But she officially handed over the secretarial reins to Carol Faulkner at the league’s presentation lunch at the Sinclair Club in Ketley on Wednesday.

“The afternoon went really well and was very well attended by 94 attendees,” said Faulkner, who bowls for Bowring.

“A beautiful buffet was done by Mabel and her team of ladies and a raffle made £300.

“Mabel was presented with some flowers for her work during her final season as secretary.”

League chairperson Sybil Rhodes presented all the prizes, with

bowlers from Sir John Bayley and Chelmarsh in the spotlight Sir John Bayley A were crowned first division champions, with star player Lorna Williams receiving the averages prize after winning all 16 matches.

And Chelmarsh won a thrilling second division championship race by pipping Sir John Bayley B, with Sue Conneely of Shifnal B topping the averages. nnnn The prospect of two major Shropshire bowls league running with one organising body in 2023 is drawing ever closer.

Joint administration of the SPS Whitchurch and Market Drayton leagues is seen as the only way forward as so few people are now prepared to take on official roles.

And without it, the Drayton league may cease to exist next year

as the current officers are not prepared to carry on.

Chris Sayers, joint secretary of the Drayton league with husband Graham, confirmed: “Eddy Broad is standing down as chairman, treasurer Brian Allen is in his 80s and is standing down and we said we would do the secretary role for two years.

“That two years is nearly up now and nobody has come forward to take up any of the roles and there will be an empty top table.

“So the stark reality is that if clubs say no to joint administration at the AGM in January, the Market Drayton League will cease to exist.”

Clubs in both leagues have been fully updated at recent meetings about a merger of sorts that will see both leagues retain a separate identity.

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Shifnal strike to secure the derby spoils Two first-half goals ensured the derby bragging rights were with Shifnal Town as they heaped more misery on basement boys Market Drayton Town.

Kane Lewis and Kyren Hamilton struck inside 31 minutes for Jamie Haynes’ Shifnal, who climbed to seventh in the Midland League Premier with a fine response to successive defeats.

Richard Brown’s Drayton remain rock-bottom following the Friday night home defeat under the lights in the clubs’ fourth meeting of the season, following FA Cup and FA Trophy contests.

The teams shared a win in the cups, while Shifnal also won the reverse league clash.

Keanu Cooper helped create Lewis’ first on 14 minutes, which was finished via a deflection.

Hamilton opened his account for Shifnal just after the half hour mark as his strike from the corner of the box found its way into the corner through a sea of bodies in front of almost 200 fans.

The Greenfields hosts were unfortunate not to pull one back through Joel Jones, reacting to ex-Shifnal man Harvey Lewis striking a post, but the offside flag was raised.

Ex-AFC Telford youngster Jeremy Abbey went closest for Shifnal of either side after the break, but his 18-yard drive came back off the upright.

Elsewhere in the Midland League’s top flight, mid-table Whitchurch Alport fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat at high-flying Stourport Swifts.

In Division One, AFC Bridgnorth climbed to 15th with an impressive 3-1 home comeback victory over Paget Rangers, who started the day in the top half.

The hosts recovered from the worst possible start having fallen behind after two minutes at Crown Meadow.

But Connor Parker found a fine equaliser from outside the box barely a minute later.

Bridgnorth then led by the half-hour mark. Parker’s pass released Craig Knowles and he kept his cool to finish beyond the onrushing Paget goalkeeper.

The second half was tight but Knowles bagged his second of the afternoon in the closing stages to put the contest to bed.

The Meadow Men extended the gap between themselves and the relegation zone to five points.

Shawbury United are one place and two points further back having taken a point from a 2-2 home draw against struggling Heath Hayes.

Jeffrey Agyeman headed a second-half equaliser for Shawbury, who were behind at the break.

James Tindall-Bennett had handed Shawbury a fourth-minute opener but Hayes struck back to lead at the break.

Haughmond are second-bottom and two points from safety after conceding twice in each half at home to Droitwich Spa.

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JONES WANTS TO SEE A REACTION NICK ELWELL

Head coach Mikey Jones will be demanding an immediate response after seeing Ludlow’s perfect start to the season come to an end.

The Linney men tasted defeat for the first time in Regional 2 West Midlands when they went down to a 23-7 defeat on home soil to title rivals Hereford.

They face another tough test on Saturday when they head to Worcester with Jones keen to see his men get back on track after admitting a touch of complacency may have crept in.

“We just didn’t turn up on the day,” said Jones. “They were the better side and deserved the win.

“They played their territory game better than we did and we just didn’t play the way we can against a quality side.

“Losing at home is horrible, we don’t like losing here. It might focus our minds and give the players a little bit of a kick up the backside

Ludlow’s Dan Griffiths in action

Stretton are too good for Colts

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Ludlow’s Jack Lines celebrates after scoring his side’s try against Hereford and make them realise we have to with a few absentees in training. do better.

“Sometimes a loss is just what “I would say there has been a you need in order to refocus and it little bit of complacency. It’s been shouldn’t take anything away from creeping in the last couple of weeks what has been a superb start to the

Picture: Trevor Patchett season. Worcester will be a tough game, but I will be looking for us to bounce back.”

Rhys Perkins scored Ludlow’s try with Jack Lines converting.

Ludlow are outgunned

Ludlow pose for a team photograph before their home clash with Stratford

Ludlow had nothing to show for an improved performance in their latest Midlands Division 4 West clash.

A tough start to the season continued as they went down 4-1 at home to Stratford-on-Avon seconds.

But the scoreline did not truly reflect the balance of what was a competitive clash.

Luke Pinches gave Ludlow an early lead with an outstanding individual goal.

But Stratford hit back with two

well taken goals to lead 2-1 at halftime.

Despite another Stratford score early in the second half, Ludlow continued to bring the best out of the visiting keeper.

Skipper David Hughes was similarly outstanding in the Ludlow goal and it was not until the fourth goal went in late on that the match was settled.

Ludlow are at Wolverhampton & Tettenhall on Saturday.

Ludlow Town Colts saw their Shropshire FA Challenge Cup hopes ended by an impressive Church Stretton outfit.

Salop Leisure League high-fliers Stretton booked their place in the next round on the back of a comfortable 4-0 win.

With a few players unavailable, Colts were always going to find it difficult and their task was made even harder by a sluggish start.

A defensive error gave Alexander Ryder the chance to make it 1-0 with just a minute played.

James Hill then doubled Stretton’s advantage nine minutes later.

Colts enjoyed a bit more possession after the break but couldn’t test the home keeper.

A second goal from Hill just after the hour mark and a Sam Jones strike four minutes from time completed the win.

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