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Remember Coleshill fallen online this year Coleshill’s Remembrance parade has been cancelled and the parish church service will be an all-ticket event on Sunday 8 November. Covid-19 rules have forced the decision reached by the Coleshill branch of the Royal British Legion, the town council and the church.

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Tickets for the service must be pre-booked, with priority given to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families, and to those who have a wreath to lay on behalf of local societies and organisations. Up to four tickets can be requested, but you must sit together in your own bubble. These are available from Zoe at the town hall. Please contact her by email: zoe@coleshilltowncouncil.gov.uk or phone (01675) 463326.

The organisers encourage those not able to get tickets to watch from home. The service will be streamed live via the church Facebook page @coleshillparish from 10.45am. The service will not be broadcast outside the church. Coleshill Town Band will play pre-service music up to the start of the event at 10.55am. Private wreaths can be laid any time after the service.

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Cllr Dave Reilly North Warwickshire Borough Council and Warwickshire County Council

HS2 Update, Cycle Routes, A446 Planting, High Meadow School, Night Time Burning Smell, and Local Council Reform.

HS2 Update, Cycle Routes, A446 Planting, High Meadow School, Night Time Burning Smell, and Local Council Reform.

Still fairly quiet in terms of local council business, so I’ll do a quick run through some bits and pieces I’ve been involved in since the last edition of the Coleshill Post.

HS2 Works Water Orton The biggest challenge locally has been the start of planning works to build the tunnel that will run from Attleboro Lane in Water Orton to Washwood Heath. You may recall that the tunnel entrance as outlined in the HS2 Act of Parliament was to be in Castle Vale, however, six months ago, without any warning, HS2 announced the tunnel entrance would be relocated to Water Orton to save money. This came as a complete shock.

Plans for the tunnel have now moved forward and Western Power, one of the HS2 contractors, have submitted a planning application to build a transformer station very close to Attleboro Lane. This transformer station will provide the power to drive the trains through the tunnel when it opens, and will also be used during construction of the tunnel to power the boring machine and associated machinery that will transport the spoil out of the tunnel, from where once dried, it will be moved and used to build the viaducts at Coleshill.

The submission of a planning application is a highly unusual process for HS2 as the majority of the main works are pre-approved under the authority enshrined in the Act of Parliament. However, as I write, the relocated tunnel entrance is not part of an Act of Parliament, so, HS2 and their contractors need to follow the same rules as everyone else and apply for planning permission. To address this omission HS2 are making an application to Parliament under the Transport and Works Act 1992 to have the new tunnel entrance included within their existing powers and this is currently being considered by Government. However, it hasn’t been granted yet.

The detail of the planning application can be found on NWBC website. If you log onto the website and choose the tab that says ‘More Council Services’ with a big downward arrow, you will see the ‘Planning’ tab. Click on ‘Planning Application Search’ and then enter the reference number PAP/2020/0501. This will take you to a page where you will see a list of documents and drawings and also have opportunity to comment on the application should you wish.

With my colleague Cllr Judy Macdonald I am working with Attleboro Lane residents to object to this application when it is considered at NWBC Planning Board on 2nd November. Because the application is being considered under normal planning law we can object as it is unacceptable development in the Green Belt that will have significant amenity impacts on residents and on the character of the village. Additionally, it will cause flooding issues on Attleboro and Plank Lane and the proposed construction and operational access routes are not safe in road safety terms.

It will be interesting to see how HS2 respond to our objections. I’ll keep you updated.

HS2 Elsewhere 25% of the entire length of HS2 runs within Warwickshire County. One of my WCC responsibilities is to be the lead councillor for HS2 for WCC. In this role I am now involved in some real challenges about road closures.

The first of these is a massive challenge with HS2

proposing closure of the A425, which connects Leamington Spa to Southam, for 9 months! This is the equivalent of closing the A4097 Kingsbury Road locally.

You can imagine what local residents feel about this, and I flag it to you because it will be a taste of things to come in our community.

As you’d expect local concerns are around ‘rat-running’ and the impact on communities from the diverted route.

In turn, HS2’s position is that with the closure works will take 9 months, as opposed to 48 months plus without the closure. It will be useful learning to be part of the team looking to resolve these issues. You may recall that as a Highways Authority WCC have very little power to direct HS2 on closures, in reality it only extends to roadworks or Highways plans that are judged to be unsafe.

Cycle Routes I have again relaunched efforts to get a series of interconnecting cycle routes agreed that will connect Curdworth to Water Orton, Water Orton to Coleshill via Coleshill Parkway train station, Coleshill Parkway to Cole End Park, Cole End Park to the new Wave Park and Wall of Prayer, and from there to the Cole Valley which affords off-road access into Birmingham.

I have been working on this for the last four years with limited progress, however, a couple of good opportunities have opened up to really move the project forward. Tame Valley Wetlands Partnership are doing a great project along the length of the River Cole and this combined with the planning permission for the Wave Park and Wall of Prayer means that I have now been able to properly engage WCC Highways into the debate. In addition, I will ensure these routes are included as future commuting and leisure route in NWBCs Transport Strategy with is progressing in draft form.

There will be some work to do to write a bid to HS2’s BLEF (Business and Local Economy Fund) but this is doable and the project has the long term support of the Special Management Zone, the partnership of local parish councils who are seeking to get the best for our community from HS2.

I’ll update you further as and when there is notable progress.

A446 Planting You may be aware of some of the incredible work that Coleshill Heritage Rescue Group have been doing to improve the roadside verges on the A446 at Coleshill.

Already, totally under their own steam, they have planted over 4,000 crocus bulbs and now have their sights firmly set on improving the Police Station and Beggars Well roundabouts.

Working with CHRG I have now secured an offer of WCC funding to include the 446 from Coleshill Heath Road down to Gorsey Lane as a trial site for Yellow Rattle planting. We are awaiting formal confirmation that the 446 can be a trial site, but securing the funding is a significant step forward and will hopefully enable CHRG to do more great work. Frustratingly the planting season for Yellow Rattle is October, so time really is of the essence.

High Meadow School Work continues on the building of the four new classrooms on the High Meadow school site. These will be a fabulous addition for the school and help it continue to grow and maintain its ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.

Because of significant problems with safe road access to the school on Norton Road, and because of the restricted land availability on site, this has been a hugely challenging

project since its inception last year. Unfortunately, problems continue to understandably test the good will of all parties involved. I have now shared with neighbouring residents plans for new road markings and road safety interventions on Norton Road and Bateman Drive; these will hopefully help solve some of the road safety problems. Police colleagues are actively monitoring road safety matters and enforcing unlawful parking in contravention of the zig-zag road markings with the issue of fixed penalty notices.

If you would like to see a copy of the proposed new road markings and highway orders then please email me at cllreilly@warwickshire.gov.uk

Night Time Burning Smell The source of the night time burning smell continues to prove a challenge. Together with Cllr Shelly Lebrun I am now actively engaged with the Environment Agency both referring new reports and challenging the Agency to full investigate each incident. While we haven’t yet managed to pinpoint the source the field continues to be whittled down. Shelly and I will keep pushing the issue, but I would like to be explicitly clear that the night-time smell does not emanated from Beaver Metals in Water Orton. They are closed overnight and do not leave any unattended fires or recycling process when their site shuts at the end of the working day.

Local Government Devolution White Paper Last month I updated you on the early exchanges between local councils in preparation for Government led reform of local government structures when the Government Devolution White Paper is published. The first thing to report is that the White Paper still hasn’t been published and looks set to now be published some time in 2021.

Two council meetings took place at NWBC on Monday 21st September and at WCC on Tuesday 22nd September that focussed on the Devolution White Paper.

I am pleased to report that NWBC resolved to work with all interests and importantly to consult residents on what the best structure is for local government. NWBC has with the other four District councils, commission an initial piece of research that identifies options for change, and amongst these is a proposal to merge NWBC with neighbouring councils to form a new Unitary council in the north of Warwickshire, hence breaking ties with Stratford and Warwick, and possibly Rugby. There remains is much work to be done to explore options for future alliances with neighbouring councils and to consult residents on. That said, these must be to our North Warwickshire benefit.

On 22nd September, Warwickshire County Council held a Full Council meeting and voted to submit to Government their business case to be become the single council for all of Warwickshire. WCC also made a commitment after the business case submission to consultation with local communities. I voted against the submission because WCC did not consult local residents, local businesses, or partners, before submission. Unfortunately, a majority decision took it forward.

However, all is not lost as last week Government announced that WCC would not be included in the next round of council mergers. This means that this debate will now run until 2023 at the earliest. Watch this space!

If I can be of any help my email address is cllrreilly@ warwickshire.gov.uk and my phone number is 07770 704 617. With kindest regards, Dave.

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Coleshill Town Council Coleshill Town Council regret to advise residents that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the decision has been made to cancel the annual Christmas Charity Fair, that was planned for Saturday 5th December 2020, in the Town Hall.

This decision has not been taken lightly, as the Charity Fair is always a well-supported event, providing all local charities and Coleshill groups to come together for a festive fundraising bazaar to raise their profile and much needed funds for the forthcoming year.

The inclusion of school choirs, the Coleshill Town Band and other entertainment will be missed, however we will ensure that next years Christmas Fair will be extra special (virus permitting) and we hope for your continued support and involvement throughout the community, to bring people together and reestablish this fun festive annual event in 2021.

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The outside will look as it does now: little remains of the inside of the original early 18th century house.

All alterations will be internal, and the impressive early 18th century staircase will be kept as part of the development.

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November 2020

Coleshill School Students OUR WORLD columns

Jessica Twigger, Taylor Smith and Emily Crichton

The Man Who Wants to Make America Great - Student Voices JESS TWIGGER The social climate within America has been changing within the last few decades but not so drastically as it has with Trump. A huge divide between the left and right has formed a worrying argument between the two sides. Whilst this divide arguably began years ago, Obama’s left wing views pushed conservatives and the centre party further right. Trump provided an alternative, through not being any better himself. Trumps affect on the social climate has been one that has caused great friction between the opposing political parties. With his presence on social media as being something of a mockery to American politics.

Sphygmomanometer. Never heard of one? If you have visited your GP at some time in your life you have probably had one used on you. It’s the medical term for a blood pressure monitor! Medical staff use a patient’s blood pressure measurement to monitor many aspects of health and its helpfulness is immeasurable!

Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body.

Everyone has a blood pressure measurement and it is important to know what your ideal reading is and how to maintain a healthy level. Hypertension (consistently high pressure) is more common than hypotension (abnormally low pressure) but both can be an indication to your overall health and that is why medical staff will take a measurement and possibly ask questions regarding any family history of high blood pressure during appointments. An ideal measurement would range from 90/60 to 120/80 but these can fluctuate so don’t get stressed, just be aware of your BP and monitor it.

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TAYLOR SMITH With the next presidential elections fast approaching on the 3 November the candidates begin to enter their final stretch of their campaigns. In this period Donald Trump struggles to defend his must-win states from the Democrat opposition, Joe Biden. The electoral college system is used within the US to elect its president, each state is given a number of votes based upon how many members it sends to Congress- House and Senate.

A total number of 538 electoral college votes are up for grabs, with a candidate needing approximately 270 votes in order to win. Polls in recent days have found Biden with a large lead nationally, heading 57% to Trumps 41%. Guy Cecil, the head of the pro-Biden super PAC Priorities USA, stated that Trump “is struggling to bring new voters into the fold” and “is running out of time” to do so. Although polls cannot necessarily reflect the true geographical breakdown of the voting population in America it does give an indication to the people’s feelings towards the candidates. In the 2016 presidential elections, in contrast to that of 2020, the polls were far less clear and just a couple of percentage points separated Trump and Clinton at several points as election day neared.

Due to the current clarity in Biden’s lead FiveThirtyEight, a political analysis website, says Biden is “favored” to win the election, while The Economist says he is “very likely” to beat Trump. Will 3 November truly see Trump’s fall from power?

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EMILY CRICHTON Donald Trump’s speech from the balcony of the White House was seen as an unofficial campaign rally. This was his first speech after being recently diagnosed with Covid-19, where he states he is ‘feeling great’. It is somewhat unusual for a president to undermine the importance of a global issue, even as a student his casual response to the world’s situation baffles me. Trump states that Covid-19 is ‘going to disappear…vaccines are going to help and therapeutics are going to help a lot.’- offering a sense of false security to his citizens and portraying his presidential campaign as rather like a joke. He may be trying to provide hope for a struggling society and use Covid-19 as a tool to benefit his campaign. The fact that he deliberately wore and took off his mask is symbolic to his view on Covid-19 and, to me, indicates how he wishes to exploit the virus for his own gain. The constant reference to the ‘China-virus’ shows his ignorance towards the pandemic, and portrays China to be a joke. It will also worsen his foreign relations with other countries.

Trump is a man with influence, his views translate onto many Americans who do support him; so this discriminatory nature could be detrimental to America and the beliefs of those who live there.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is often linked to an unhealthy lifestyle, such as smoking, drinking excessive alcohol, carrying too much body weight and not taking enough exercise. If ignored and untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of developing a number of long-term serious health conditions, such as strokes, vision loss, heart disease and kidney disease.

Other underlying medical conditions and certain medications can also cause hypertension so it is important you visit your GP for regular check-ups and never ignore invitations for your medical review.

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The Dugdale Society Centenary Prize Winners!

Year 13 students Emily and Taylor from The Coleshill School have been awarded the Dugdale Society Centenary Prize. The senior school student prize of £150, has been awarded to Emily for her essay entitled: How did the Coleshill Grammar School

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The Dugdale Society is devoted to studying Warwickshire’s past and publishes documents that throw light on the county’s history. The Society was founded in 1920 and is therefore celebrating its centenary this year. Various events were planned to mark the Society’s first hundred years, some of which have had to be postponed, but the centenary prize competition has gone ahead.

Professor Chris Dyer, the Chairman of The Dugdale Society commented “The Society wishes to congratulate the winner on the high quality of her work. The judges were impressed by the author’s careful use of sources, and the firm and reasoned conclusion, demonstrating her skills as a historian.

The writing is clear, and the essay is well presented and referenced.”

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What does it mean to “lose capacity?”

If a person has lost testamentary capacity, this means they can no longer legally make their own decisions when it comes to their property, finances, health, wellbeing and more. This may happen as a result of an accident, or because of a degenerative disease like Dementia.

Many people do not realise the scope of the consequences of losing capacity without having an LPA in place. While many of us assume that our partner, children or other loved ones could step in to handle our affairs, the reality is far different. Bank accounts that you hold jointly with others could be frozen, meaning bills could go unpaid and any loved ones that depend on the funds in that account are left stranded. Furthermore, for one of your loved ones to begin handling your affairs, they would need to apply for deputyship from the Court of Protection, a long, arduous and very expensive process that is not always successful.

By making an LPA, you can ensure somebody you trust is able to step in immediately should you need them to, easing the stress on your loved ones at what is likely to already be an emotionally challenging time.

Estate planning may seem like a far-off measure that most of us don’t need to concern ourselves with yet. In reality, the sooner we plan ahead, the more effective that planning will be. Once your LPA is registered, it is ready for use as soon as it is required- if you wait until you need an LPA, it is already too late to make one. It is far better to register the documents and never need them than to wish you’d done it sooner.

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Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, said: “We have an eternal debt of honour to those who have served our country, and this railcard is part of marking our gratitude. For veterans looking to re-enter the world of work and connect with friends and family, it will cut the cost of travel to open up new opportunities.

Delivering this Manifesto promise will improve lives for veterans and their families across the United Kingdom.

“I am also delighted to present Sir Captain Tom Moore with the very first railcard. Through his service and his inspirational fundraising, he has shown the selflessness and indomitable spirit of all those who have served.”

Captain Sir Tom Moore, Captain Tom Foundation, said: “This is a wonderful occasion to accept the first Veterans rail card.

“It is a rare opportunity to show thanks and gratitude to Veterans and this rail card is a necessary recognition and investment in Veterans, giving them the ability to re-connect and combat loneliness, something that we promote and support at The Captain Tom Foundation.”

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• Captain Sir Tom Moore presented with the very first new Veterans’ Railcard, as new design unveiled • Former servicemen and women to receive up to a third off fares from Armistice Day, unlocking opportunities to re-enter work and connecting with loved ones • Rail Minister hails selflessness and spirit of all veterans, as he visits former service personnel re-training to enter construction industry

Military veterans of every generation will soon benefit from cut-price rail travel, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced today, as he presented Captain Sir Tom Moore with the very first Veteran Railcard.

Aimed at supporting veterans’ post-service, the newly unveiled Railcard will provide up to a third off all peak and off-peak fares, as well as discounted travel for adult companions and children. It forms part of the Government’s commitment to make this country the best place to be a veteran, helping repay the debt we all owe to those who have served.

At his home in Bedfordshire Captain Tom Moore, who served in World War II and won the nation’s hearts with his incredible fundraising efforts, was presented with the very first card.

The card pays tribute to the Royal Navy, RAF and Army, using the colours featured on the Veterans flag. An estimated 830,000 veterans, who are not eligible for existing railcards, will now be able to get up to a third off rail travel from 5 November 2020.

The new card will be on sale at an introductory price of just £21 until 31st March 2021.

The Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris also visited the Building Heroes centre in Wandsworth, to meet with veterans undergoing a 6-week training course in building and construction.

Targeted at teaching veterans’ new skills and tackling unemployment by delivering a seamless transition into a career in the construction industry, Mr Heaton Harris discussed how the railcard would support re-entering civilian life after service.

Minister for Defence People and Veterans Johnny Mercer said: “Providing discounted rail travel is a fantastic way to underline the debt of gratitude we owe to those who have served.

“For younger veterans, it will also help boost employment prospects, allowing more flexibility in their travel to work or job interviews.”

Charles Byrne, Director General of The Royal British Legion said: “Every day our Armed Forces community provide an incredible service in so many ways and it’s right their unique contribution is recognised.

“We welcome the introduction of measures such as the new Veterans Rail Card that will allow veterans and their families to enjoy discounted rail fares.

“At a time when many veterans are facing significant financial hardship, we hope as many as possible will be able to enjoy the benefits this card will bring when travelling by train.”

Help for Heroes CEO, Melanie Waters said: “We are pleased that the Government will make good on its promise to introduce a railcard for veterans and extend discounted train travel to former service personnel in England.

“The pandemic is having a lasting impact on veterans and their families both financially and socially, and its introduction will come at a welcome time.”

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Lockdown was unpleasant – but reflect, what positive experiences did you live through during lockdown? Did you learn a new skill? Find untapped levels of fitness? Start running (Couch to 5k anyone?!) I want to hear from you – who knows, it might be the start of something new for local members of the community to get involved in as a group. I know I’m up for exploring setting up a casual running club in our town. Get in touch if you want to be involved or have another idea for another way for our community to get together! It does not even have to be fitness related.

As ever, if you have any local or personal issues that you need assistance with, please do not hesitate to get in touch and I will support or signpost you to somewhere you can get support. Stay well, safe, keeping washing those hands, wearing a face covering and reducing the spread of the virus so that we can all return to some sense of normality.

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15 November 2020

November 2020

Podiatrists vs Foot Peel Packs Following a nice Summer of hot weather and sandal wearing you may notice that your feet seem drier, particularly around your heels.

You may even notice that they have begun to crack. A popular trend for getting smoother feet is the use of “Foot Peel Packs”. These packs promise to literally peel away the top layers and leave you with smoother skin underneath. However, as with a lot of these types of products that offer a result quickly, they can be harmful to your skin.

In order to cause the skin to peel away, a lot of foot peel packs use acids to do this. This causes a chemical exfoliation which can be dangerous. It can be especially harmful if you have broken or fragile skin or if you suffer with eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis.

Another potential issue with using foot peel packs is that the acids in them are not able to distinguish between hard skin that needs removing and normal healthy skin that does not. This means you could remove layers of healthy skin which may leave your

feet sore and uncomfortable. As the skin begins to shed you may find that the loose pieces catch and may pull the skin that is still attached, potentially causing breaks in the skin that may be sore. If you are diabetic, you may have changes to your sensation or to your circulation which means you may not realise that these foot packs have caused a problem until it is too late. It is also important to note that the chemicals inside exfoliating foot peels may also be harmful if you are pregnant.

The safest way to remove hard, rough skin is to visit a Podiatrist regularly, use an emery board style file on your feet 3 times a week and to use a foot cream such as CCS every day. Our HCPC registered Podiatrists will also be able to provide you with expert advice on the type of footwear you should be wearing to help prevent rough, cracked skin.

If you would like to book an appointment with one of our Podiatrists in Castle Bromwich, you can give us a call on 0121 749 6313

Vital rail services protected through new deal with Arriva CrossCountry Government signs new contract with Arriva to ensure train services continue across the UK’s most extensive rail network, from Aberdeen to Penzance New contract takes CrossCountry in line with ERMA agreements, and brings stability to CrossCountry services for the future, providing certainty for passengers and staff By building back better on this railway, passengers will benefit from an extra 20,000 seats per week, there will be more operational staff and a greater focus on more environmentally friendly services Vital long-distance rail services that people the length of Great Britain rely upon will continue to run and support the UK’s recovery from COVID-19, thanks to a new contract signed between the Government and Arriva CrossCountry.

Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced today (Friday, 16 October) that Arriva CrossCountry, which has run the service since 2007, will continue to operate the franchise for three more years until October 2023. This will provide certainty for passengers and staff as the future direction of rail reform takes shape.

As people return to the railway, passengers will benefit from increased capacity, and more train drivers and on-board staff to improve services and performance. This comes alongside new measures to help passengers with disabilities, including the ability to reserve space for assistance dogs and better staff training to meet the high standard, best practice seen across the rail industry.

The contract also has a renewed focus on tackling environmental impacts.

To reduce diesel emissions, Arriva CrossCountry will trial the use of electrical shore supplies when their Turbostar fleet are in depots for cleaning, which will reduce the use of diesel engines.

The Department will also continue to work with the owners of the Voyager trains to trial the use of on-train batteries when they enter and leave stations, so that engines are turned off when they’re at platforms further improving air quality.

Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris said: “This agreement ensures that vital train services will continue across the UK’s most extensive rail network, as the country continues to fight and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The deal announced today reaffirms our commitment to ending the complicated franchise system, and is focused on the best interests of passengers, delivering better services and helping create a new kind of railway.

“With a real focus on boosting capacity and seizing the opportunity to create more environmentally sustainable services, this new contract will benefit passengers in the long term, improving their experience when travelling on our railways.”

This new contract complements the Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs) announced in September, in place for up to 18 months, where the Government pays train companies a small management fee to keep services running through the pandemic.

The contract will see the Government take on the revenue and cost risk associated with the franchise and pay Arriva a performance-linked fee to run the service. This will incentivise the company to deliver improvements to operational performance, passenger experience and service quality.

Stretching from Aberdeen to Penzance and from Stansted Airport to Cardiff, CrossCountry’s network is the most geographically extensive passenger rail franchise in Britain. Calling at over 100 stations, it connects seven of Britain’s ten largest cities.

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17 November 2020

November 2020

Peter Scott - Coleshill Watercolour Artist

Pirate’s Pantry Recipe of the month White Shell Clam Mariniere

To want to do anything you have to be inspired – my inspiration to paint came in the mid 1990’s from a chance meeting with David Rees , a very well respected Coleshill watercolour painter, when he sat in The Croft painting a picture of the Church fete. I was incredibly lucky that he took me under his wing and taught me to paint – I must add that any ability had managed to remain well hidden during my school years! At that time we had three young girls growing up, we played hockey, we sailed down at Shustoke and – ah yes I remember – we worked! Time was at a premium so the painting became sidelined. 10 years ago as my body rejected sport and the girls were on their own career paths the elusive time was found and I started painting more and more.

It’s approaching that time of year when I look forward to rich, warming meals that take minutes to prepare. For me, quick meals almost always include seafood.

Ingredients 2kg White Shell Clams 2 finely chopped cloves of garlic 3 finely chopped shallots 1 shallot thinly sliced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 bay leaf

I have always been drawn to the looser style of painting and I work in either pure watercolour or pen and wash ( the drawing is completed in ink and then paint added). I have been very much influenced by the work of Edward Seago, Edward Wesson and more recently Steve Hall and John Hoar.

Painting outdoors - once you overcome the embarrassment factor – is incredibly relaxing and rewarding although not without surprises. A couple of weeks ago I sat on the High Street painting, totally immersed in my work, when someone said ‘hello’ quite loudly and as I jumped in surprise the Indian ink I was holding went everywhere! Necessity is the mother of invention – so I found a way of incorporating the blobs of ink into the picture. Having lived in Coleshill for over 30 years I am always surprised at how many views there are to paint.

I paint very much as a hobby and for fun however I do sell my pictures – visit my website www.peterscottwatercolours.co.uk to view the available pictures and prices. I also run occasional one day workshops catering for the beginner upwards. If you would like to find out out more about the timing and content of these courses then do email me at: mrpscott@ aol.com with your details and I will add you to my mailing list. The COVID pandemic has made organising courses more difficult hopefully 2021 will see a return towards some sort of normality and I can fix up some dates.

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This is a little twist on the classic Moules Mariniere using white shell clams instead of the traditional mussels. Don’t get me wrong, mussels are wonderful but the clams are just that tiny bit sweeter and as such, just that little bit better for the soul.

Half the fun with this dish is that you can use your fingers to pick the clam meat from the shells using an empty shell, and with you all sharing warm crusty bread to mop up the sauce it creates a sociable element to the dining experience.

375ml dry white wine 250ml double cream A handful of coarsley chopped curly parsley leaves, stalks removed 1 rasher smoked streaky bacon Salt and pepper to season

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Sauté the thinly sliced shallot slowly until it begins to crisp. It’s necessary to do this slowly so it doesn’t burn.

Grill the bacon until crisp, but not burnt. Chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside with the crispy shallot to use as garnish later.

Rinse the clams under cold running water. Discard any that remain open.

Slowly soften the garlic and remaining shallots in the oil. Once translucent, add the clams, wine and bay leaf. Bring to the boil before reducing the heat. Cover the pan with a lid and let the clams steam in the wine for 2-4 minutes. Shake the pan to prevent the garlic and shallots from catching at the bottom of the pan.

Remove the bay leaf and any clams that remain shut. Add the cream and parsley.

Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as required. Stir well and serve immediately.

Garnish with the chopped bacon, crispy shallots and a sprig or two of parsley.

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19 November 2020

November 2020

Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens Gardener’s Tips for November Winds are picking up and there is no denying that nip in the air. There are plenty of jobs to do in the Gardens and your own this month. Protect your plants and with our gardening tips for November from our Head Gardener.

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In the Gardens we will planting bulbs, in particular tulips before the weather breaks. We plant tulips in November to combat the threat of tulip fire, an unsightly fungal disease, which produces brown spots and twisted, withered, and distorted leaves.

We also cut back our Holly walk to keep it neat over winter, the offcuts are used to make Christmas wreaths and decorations. The Hawthorn also gets cut back towards the end of the month to keep it crisp and nice looking for the rest of winter and into early spring.

We start to clear the herbaceous beds of detritus too, especially if there are spring bulbs in them. This ensures the bulbs come up healthy and strong and not weakened from fighting their way through a layer of dead plant material.

In your garden, you can protect tender plants from frost and freezing, if you have outdoor containers you could insulate with bubble wrap. Raise containers onto pot feet or bricks to prevent waterlogging. Prune any roses to prevent wind-rock, high winter winds can uproot plants and this will help to prevent it. Winter can be a tough time for the birds too, you could place some food and water in your garden to encourage birds into the garden.

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21 November 2020

November 2020

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Photography helps me greatly with my mental health. It keeps my mind focused on my subject when I am taking photos, and the enjoyment I get from posting them online and seeing peoples comments gives me great fulfilment. Most of my photos are from Coleshill and the surrounding areas, as I feel there is enough subject matter here to keep an avid photographer like me happy. I am not a professional. I just enjoy taking photos of life going on around me. The photos in this article show a Little Egret on the River Cole right through to a robin in my back garden and squirrel, also in the back garden, making a mess with a sunflower husk.

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23 November 2020

November 2020

Coleshillians - Your Coleshill Town Football Club Needs... YOU! We, as a community are all suffering in these unprecedented times, but we need your help and support to keep our football team going.

It has survived since 1885 through wars, depressions and other pandemics but we now need help from our community and businesses in the area.

When the league season was stopped earlier this year by the government and FA, we were unable to gain access to funds from our supporters and advertisers. This left us with no income and some expenditure until the new season started. Our only income is from the gate, sponsors and advertisers plus donations!

Through the generosity of the Chairman and early team sponsors, (Oaklands Plastics) we have been able to fund the start of the season but urgently need more sponsors, advertisers and donations to help us through the remainder of the season.

The Coleshill Town Football Club has been punching well above its weight for the last four seasons to be fair, achieving the semi-finals of the FA Vase in 2017 and promotion to step four in 2018, the highest level in its 135 year history!

We now urgently need your help!

Many clubs have gone for “Go Fund Me or Crowd Funding” but we are not asking for handouts, we will give you something tangible in return for your investment or donation.

We have a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities such as kit, stands, players, seats, match balls and matches just name a few.

We have spaces stand and pitch side to advertise your business’s, match programme advertising for each home game, player sponsorship, ground sponsorship and use of the club house for private functions.

The Coleshill Town Supporters Club have just launched a weekly Bingo Lottery game with a great cash prize in return for £2 per week investment! The money raised will contribute towards the development of the club facilities required by the FA. They are also just about to launch our annual Christmas Raffle with a £200 first prize, a £100 credit meal voucher for TGI Fridays as second prize and third prize of a luxury hamper plus many others, look out for details soon!

Also available for the football supporters in your life, a special Christmas package of Coleshill Town FC merchandise!

We were in the Midlands Premier League, with little travelling and many local derby’s but now we are the most northern club in the Southern League Central Division, so increased costs of travel (average distance to away matches is 70 miles!) and decreased spectator numbers attending (away spectators not travelling) has created financial pressures on the club.

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By being promoted, we have also had to improve the facilities in line with our new level, new driveway, new seating and covered stands to provide increased spectator capacity as designated by the FA Southern League.

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Most improvements have been achieved via competition funds won in previous seasons and the Coleshill Town Supporters Club volunteers building the covered stand and buying new seats. We receive no financial help from the FA. The current Covid-19 restrictions have also added to our plight with increased costs and procedures, but we have endeavoured to make this the safest place to enjoy football and keep the atmosphere family friendly.

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We are happy to accept donations (Thank you Gascoigne’s for your support over the years) and help with the ground.

Please help us to keep this football club going, contact the club via Dewi Jones on 07900092242 or e mail coleshilltownfootballclub@btinternet.com

Coleshill Town Football Club 2020/2021 Season Admission Prices • Standard Admission Price per game £9.00 • Concession Price per game £7.00 • Standard Season Ticket (19 Home League games) £135 • Concession Season Ticket (19 Home League games) £105

NEW Flexible Season Ticket • Standard (4 Home League games 5th one FREE) £36 • Concession (4 Home League games 5th one FREE) £28 • Last four home games will be @£9 or £7 respectively • Does not include FA Cup/ FA Trophy/ Walsall Senior Cup/Birmingham Senior Cup • J W Hunt Cup

Commercial Sponsorship Deals • Match Day Sponsor £200 (includes 4 tickets and Corporate Hospitality prior/during and after the game) • Match ball Sponsorship £80.00 • Advertising Boards pitch-side £400 • Player sponsorship £15O per season with your name in each home programme published • A5 Advert in each home programme @£200 per season • Team Shirt sponsorship £3000.00 per season (home or away)

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25 November 2020

November 2020

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Ted Breed: Bulldog (cross) Size: Large Gender: Female Centre: Birmingham Centre Age: 1 years

Gorgeous Libby is looking for her forever home, she is approximately 12 months old and really is a very pretty little cat. She is initially nervous and shy but once settled really loves a fuss, a complete sweetheart. Libby needs a nice, quiet home with no young children please.

Child Suitability: 8 Years+

We do have many more cats in our care for more information about any of these cats email us with a contact number, address and details of who lives in your home, thank you.

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Ted is a very sweet but nervous girl when she first meets you but it doesn't take long for her to come out of her shell.

Once she has come out of her shell she loves nothing more than lots of cuddles and fuss from her canine carers.

She can be very wary of new things so will need owners that have the time and patience for her to settle in. For this reason we have said for her to be rehomed with 8+ children and for owners that have had experience in this breed before.

Ted likes dogs but can very quite vocal if she can not say hello to them so we have said it may be possible for her to be rehomed with another dog depending on a successful dog meet first here at the centre.

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27 November 2020

November 2020

Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow

By Indira Mahun I really didn’t want to write about lockdown again but, having spoken to my elderly parents about their experience, I felt the need to bring to light the impact that Covid has had on the older generation. Each one of us will know that one person who we have been concerned about during this crisis. A neighbour who has been confined to their home, a parent or a grandparent who has been unable to visit their loved ones or it might be that you yourself are that person. The situation that we find ourselves in has taken its toll on all of us and affected us in different ways.

I spoke to an elderly gentleman who lives in Castle Bromwich. He is Mr Raymond Pearce – a retired bank manager in his 80s. Mr Pearce is still very much active, drives a car and uses public transport to get around. He writes weekly articles for the Water Orton Methodist Church and is a member of U3A Castle Bromwich. He says he keeps his brain active through researching for the articles. An ardent Liverpool supporter and follower of Water Orton Cricket Club, Mr Pearce was called up for 2 years National Service in the army in 1953 where he spent 18 months in Kuala Lumpur. He left the army in 1955 and says he loved his time abroad. He then studied at night school to pass the Institute of Bankers exams and served as a bank manager for the next 20 years. Following his retirement, Mr Pearce continued to stay active by lecturing to young bankers all over the country.

I asked him how he had felt during lockdown; “I have not enjoyed lockdown because it has altered the whole way of life but, at no time have I felt down or depressed. I accept that it was brought in to protect us from the coronavirus. At the very beginning, I went into full lockdown; only going out once a day for a walk”.

He says that “midway through the lockdown I suffered one or two days of extreme fatigue and it was then that I started doing my own local shopping and going for longer walks”. This, he says, helped him to feel better in himself.

I was curious to know how the lockdown had affected his social life as Mr Pearce isn’t one to stay confined to the indoors. He told me; “With the end of the cricket season I have no social life. I could walk round the ground and talk to people. We have no meetings at the U3A. I was endeavouring to learn German and was in the art appreciation group where I co-founded the poetry group. I had several steam train trips planned but they have not happened. I was due to go to Scotland with an old school friend staying on the Isle of Mull but that was cancelled.

I then decided, as rules were being relaxed, to start going into Birmingham City Centre and New Street Station. I do not do that now and, although the X12 bus is very near, not everyone on the buses wears a mask as required. No-one says anything to them so that is out now. I felt very vulnerable using the buses. I most certainly do not feel safe using public transport”.

Mr Pearce comes across as a kind and caring gentleman. Despite his own feelings during this crisis he still has time to think of others and says that; “One day on Radio WM I heard a lady being interviewed. She was a single parent with two children living in a tower block with the lift out of order. From that moment onwards I realised how fortunate I was. I never complain now and although I am alone all the time, I do not feel lonely”.

The pandemic has had the positive impact of bringing people closer together in times of need.

This is especially true in the case of neighbours who have rallied round to help one another. I asked Mr Pearce if he had felt supported by those nearby. He had this to say; Mr Raymond Pearce

“Very kind people did my shopping for me and it is fair to say I have been showered with kindness. People would phone up to see what I wanted. One kind lady sends round a cooked lunch every Sunday and occasional midweek meals. Today I received lamb chops with peas and potatoes. Two other ladies bring me meals from Marks and Spencer every Thursday and Saturday. They do not come in the house; in fact, only one person has been in the house since March”.

He then told me that; “One of my lifelines is my daily newspaper. Lots to read, puzzles to try to complete and during this time I have had one letter published in the Sunday Telegraph and one in the Friday sports letters. I think I have coped with ‘being confined to barracks’. The welfare officer of my old army unit sends messages to we veterans”.

Mr Pearce’s experience of Covid-19 shed much light on how vulnerable the elderly can be. He himself admits that he is fortunate because of the kindness bestowed upon him by those around him. It is sad, however, that he feels unsafe using public transport due to the selfishness of some individuals who deem it unnecessary to wear face masks. This is even more essential now with the rate of infections rising daily. We need to keep ourselves protected as well as protecting those around us. The ever-optimistic Mr Pearce concludes with; “I will end with a quotation from a Vera Lynn wartime song. ‘If you’re up to your neck in hot water, be like a kettle and sing’. That’s all folks.”

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November 2020

Saints alive! Peter and Paul have a new guide

Wash and brush up for the ticker at the heart of Coleshill Coleshill church clock is to have a complete strip-down and overhaul to fix timekeeping problems

A fresh look at the town’s 800 year old church is now on sale.

The new edition, in full colour for the first time since the guide was published in 1913, brings the church’s story up to date.

Previously unrecorded history of Saints Peter and Paul parish church has been discovered and included. Restoration and conservation work just completed has also been added, with specially taken, high-definition photographs taking a new look at familiar objects.

The original idea for a guide book was the then vicar’s, the Rev F W Wingfield Digby, in 1906 (see picture).

The first guide book is dated June 1913, and the work of curate the Rev C H Coles. Future authors would use his carefully researched information in their publications.

The next revision was in 1925 when the Venerable J H Richards, Archdeacon of Aston, was vicar.

Another guide was published in 1951 to mark the Festival of Britain, based on a revision of previous publications and research made by Ian Barton, son of the then vicar, the Rev H Douglas Barton.

An edition published in February 1980 sold out towards the middle of 1990, so the then vicar Canon Richard Bollard, invited Dr Andrew Watkins to write a new edition.

It contained a section on developments during the 1980s and photographs of important aspects of the church not featured in previous editions.

The 28 page guide costs £5 plus postage and was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The guide is also available from church or the vicarage office (01675 462188, email ColeMaxSecretary@outlook.com).

Coleshill congregation bowled over by Victoria’s font cover The oldest treasure in Coleshill parish church has a new partner - a stunning cover to match the 12th century font.

The finely carved Caen stone font has been a major attraction in the church for centuries. The new cover - “Living Water” - in marquetry with hand carved elements is the work of former Coleshill School student Victoria Walpole, now working in Northumberland.

She returned home to help vicar the Rev Nick Parker unveil it.

The cover was partly paid for from the legacy left by long-time Sunday school leader Annie Hamer.

Two present Sunday school members who worked with Annie, Dawn and Marie Milner, lent a hand with the unveiling.

The font is the church’s most famous feature and greatest treasure. It is generally believed to date from the mid-12th century. Nikolaus Pevsner, art historian and architectural historian best known for his monumental 46-volume series of county-by-county guides, described it as “outstandingly good”.

Victoria has added a sympathetic cover which keeps the integrity of the font and does not detract from it. It takes the form of a shallow bowl with fenestrations which reveal the inside of the font.

During a short question and answer question with the vicar before it was unveiled as part of the service, she explained to the congregation the processes involved in making it.

It includes fish swimming by a waterfall in the baptismal stream, hand-carved leaves at the side of the stream or floating with the current, and pebbles. It has green credentials: the ivory used in the waterfall came from recycled piano keys.

Lots of wood offcuts were used, too.

The 160-year-old timepiece, made in Coleshill, has been serviced annually for many years, but an inspection to find out what is causing its erratic behaviour has revealed work costing about £10,000 needs to be done to enable it to keep the town on time for decades to come.

Clock engineers will abseil down the tower from the battlements to remove the hands, so that the internal dial motion works inside the tower can be dismantled, freed and cleaned. The holes in the tower wall through which the drive shafts go will also be cleaned out if needed. Pigeon nests blocking the holes have been known to stop the clock.

The High Street-facing dial has been showing noon (or midnight) for some time. Stiff bearings on its internal mechanism were found during a routine service, and to stop it affecting the rest of the mechanism was disconnected.

The clock mechanism itself will be dismantled, washed and cleaned to remove the build up of old oil and dirt. Several of the bearings, particularly the back time side bearings, are very dirty and require attention.

The auto winding system installed in 2003 is coming to the end of its life expectancy and is now unreliable. To meet current expert advice it will be replaced by a mechanism which will sit under the clock instead of to the side, driving different wheels to reduce wear.

Before the auto-winding mechanism was installed the clock had to be wound by hand twice a week to keep it running.

The clock was made by William Leeson, who is buried within sight and sound of the church. Family member Chris Leeson, who owns and runs the Ying Yang Centre acupuncture clinic, is the fifth generation with a business in Coleshill. “So that makes William my great great grandad” she said.

Countless different wood veneers and mother of pearl were also used in its construction.

Nick said afterwards: “I was thrilled with everyone’s response and have had several people say that, having seen how wonderful it is, they would like to support the project.

“The more you see it, the more there is to see.”

Victoria’s career as an artist in wood, using a scalpel rather than paper and brush, started with CDT at Coleshill School before an arts foundation course at Nuneaton and Hinckley College then university on the way to a first class honours degree in industrial design. A six year stint as a toy designer in Hong Kong followed before returning to self-employment in the UK. An early project was making marquetry images of the Cumberland Arms in the centre of pub tables.

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The Prince of The Wales had a sneak preview of parts of the cover when he visited Robinson-Gay in Northumberland, asking Victoria when it would be finished.

Victoria has written to him to say it was finished and unveiled earlier this month.

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Water Orton Parish Council Projects for the Coming Year Water Orton Parish Council is in the prosses of drawing up plans for the projects that it believes need to be considered for the coming year. This year has been a strange year (to say the least) and many of our ‘normal’ methods of communication have had to be redesigned, which has forced the council to hold their meetings virtually. As a consequence of this change to our operating methods, this year’s Annual Parish Meeting will also be held remotely.

However, the council want to ensure parishioners are still able to have the opportunity to have their say as they would if they were face-to-face with the Council.

One of the key discussion points for the Annual Meeting is to find out from residents what improvements, projects or services in their community they would like the council to consider carrying out on their behalf.

The council has drawn up its own list which it believes to includes some important projects but would appreciate as much input as possible from the community.

Some examples are listed below:

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1 Greater Public Defibrillator Access

5 Provide adult outdoor Exercise equipment

There are two defibrillators within Water Orton that are available to the public, there are other defibrillators that are ‘privately owned’. One defibrillator is at the Library and the other is on an outside wall at the Dog Inn. Do you believe there should be more defibrillators available at the extremes of the village?

You may have seen outdoor exercise equipment in other towns and villages. Exercising outdoors provides all the physical benefits of indoor exercise and can also provide vital exposure to sunlight that increases important levels of vitamin D.

• Our fabulous improved Christmas shop is now open.

6 Investigate obtaining land for conservation and wellbeing

• Our quality fresh Christmas trees will be arriving late November, watch our Facebook page, we will post when they’re here.

2 Bus shelter renovation The current Bus shelters are in need of repair and in some cases may need to be replaced.

3 Improve the children’s play equipment The children’s play equipment on the Playing Field and the Green is regularly maintained by the Parish Council.

However, the Parish Council believe that the current equipment should be considered for being updated. This would involve obtaining grants to help with the cost.

4 Investigate land availability for more allotments Water Orton Parish Council currently has three allotments and there is a very short waiting list requesting allotments.

It is well documented that gardening has great mental and physical benefits.

• Traditional holly wreath making workshops Saturday 28/11 and Wednesday 2/12, 11am - 1, £25 pp, small socially distanced groups.

The council are aware of the vital importance of wellbeing and the need to find areas for calm and tranquillity.

• Santa will be here for socially distanced, prebooked grotto visits on 12/12, call to book.

The council are seeking the views of Water Orton residents, not only for their own ideas but also if they would support the above initiatives of the parish council.

If you are unable to take part in the virtual Annual Assembly which is scheduled for Tuesday 24th November 2020 you can send you ideas/views in the following ways: 1. Write an email to the clerk at clerkwopc@gmail.com please ensure your email is sent by 17th November 2020 2. Provide feedback through Survey Monkey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2KVB29J

Christmas prebooked big breakfast and takeaway platters available in our tearoom in December, along with delicious homemade cake , mincepies, hot chocolate and lots more.

Harvest Thanksgiving Sadly, our praise & thanksgiving for our life giving food, at Water Orton Parish Church had to be a bit muted this year, as everyone will realise. However the strains of “We plough the fields & scatter” were heard from the organ.

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Water Orton Annual Parish Assembly The coronavirus continues to create many challenges in our lives, including trying to continue to provide a service from your local parish and town councils.

Water Orton Parish council hold the monthly parish council meeting remotely. Although this is not ideal the local councils are advised by their advisory bodies, The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and Warwickshire Association of Local Councils 9WALC), to continue with this practice until further notice.

As the pandemic took hold and the country was put into complete lockdown, this meant that the parish council could not hold its Annual Assembly in May this year. This meeting is designed to give the community the opportunity to have it’s say on what they would like their council to do for them and also to offer a platform to local clubs and organisations to promote their cause.

It is vital that the line of communication between the council and community remains open, that the village is given an update on what the council has achieved on its behalf since the last meeting held in May 2019 and their plans for the coming year.

Water Orton Parish Council have therefore decided to hold a remote meeting via Zoom on Tuesday 24th November at 6.30pm. This meeting will include a report from the parish council chairman and a financial statement from the clerk.

Hs2 will be making a presentation. As all face to face public meetings and consultations are unable to take place, it was decided this would be an opportunity for Hs2 to give an update on the progress of work and changes that have been made regarding construction.

There will also be an opportunity for clubs, organisations and individuals to give a short presentation to raise awareness and give an update on their particular cause.

The details for the link to join the meeting are below. In the meantime, if you have any matters you wish to put to the

Chairman or Hs2 at the meeting, or you would like to make a presentation could you please advise the clerk and send your question to be received no later than 17th November 2020.

Clerks are advised to work from home wherever possible so if you have any questions or concerns regarding the parish council or issues within the village please contact the clerk either by email or telephone. Emails clerkwopc@gmail.com Tel: 07444582592 Annual Assembly Meeting 24th November 2020 at 6.30pm

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Coleshill Civic Society The Swan in 1573 Some impression of an inn in late sixteenth-century Coleshill is given an

inventory of 1573 of the Swan. This shows that it had many private and communal rooms, offering accommodation for travellers, many of whom traversed the busy ‘Welsh Road’ between London to north Wales which ran through Coleshill. The Swan provided food and drink for customers, offered private facilities for the transactions of business whilst furnishing a venue for public meetings and entertainments.

There were fourteen private bedrooms out of the twenty-six rooms listed. The inventory suggests that there were at least twenty-five beds, but the capacity for guests to sleep was probably greater as beds were habitually shared. Poorer customers may have slept on tables

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horse races on Coleshill Heath in 1711, to those who proposed the building of the Coventry Canal in 1782, and to those who met in 1796 to try to persuade farmers to sell grains more cheaply to labourers. It also hosted the gatherings of the Coleshill Book Club in the later part of the century whose members dined in The Swan and then borrowed books from a library there. Reflecting continuity from the middle ages, eighteenth-century Coleshill lay on a major long-distance route bringing Celia Fiennes, Daniel Defoe and John Byng through the town all of whom made brief observations of what they witnessed for posterity, as well as stage coaches connecting London to Chester, Holyhead, Liverpool and Carlisle. In the 1830s, if not before, two coaches a day in each direction travelled through Coleshill and all had a regular scheduled stop at the Swan, where passengers could take refreshments and the tired horses changed. For many centuries the Swan has catered for the various needs of inhabitants of Coleshill, those who came to trade and those who travelled through the town.

Happily, this provision remains to the present day.

or the floor in the communal rooms. Most of these guest rooms were well appointed with beds and bedding, tables, seating, fire places and storage, while many were decorated with painted cloths, and some with maps and pictures. In the rooms guests could receive visitors

Our story begins 20 miles away, over in Lichfield, where myself (Kim Green) and ‘’work-husband, not real-life husband’’ Pete Bramley used to run a pub for years but sadly, due to HS2 plans, came to an end at the end of last year. I think it says a lot that of all the staff there, the majority of them came to work here. We very much consider ourselves a ‘’family run’’ pub as we have been together for years and of course spend so much time together.

or business acquaintances, and could have enjoyed having their meals served in them. Some of the bedrooms had distinctive and socially aspirational names such as Inner Paradise Chamber, Outer Paradise Chamber, The Queen’s Attorney’s Chamber and Lord Stafford’s Chamber among others. There were also communal rooms such as the Street Parlour and the Hall where food could be served and a place to sleep could be provided for the less welloff who could not afford private facilities.

On the site in 1573 there was a Brewhouse, with four pipes, or large barrels, providing a capacity to store 504 gallons, as well as a steeping vat where malt could be soaked, a brewing vat, an open vessel and a chest. There was other equipment for brewing in the Yell House.

In the old Buttery there were three barrels giving storage for another ninety gallons. There were also fifteen quarters of malt worth £6 which would have been sufficient to brew almost 1000 gallons, or 8000 pints of ale. The Kitchen also reflected the need to supply refreshments with large numbers of cooking vessels including pots and pans, kettles, a grater, skillets and frying pans as well as saucers, dishes and chaffing dishes to serve the food. The Larder also

The Swan shown here in 1964 has probably occupied this site in Coleshill High Street since the late thirteenth century. The present building is a gatehouse inn with an eighteenth-century front block with the passageway being a prominent feature leading through to the courtyard, where there was once stabling and ancillary buildings. Before rebuilding in the 1960s it had an early seventeenth-century timber framed long wing.

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On the 8th January a £500,000 refurbishment of The Swan began. The outdoor space was expanded and in addition to the pub’s picnic tables and garden benches, there is also a new stone terrace with tables and chairs, and a pergola lit with festoon lighting and outside heaters for these chilly nights ahead.

The Swan really has been upgraded, but also still has a traditional country pub feel with original features like its beams, flagstones, exposed brick and stone walls and fireplaces. We have our beloved wood burning pizza oven in the centre of the dining area, where fresh pizzas are prepared and cooked.

We had a wonderful first few weeks of business when we did re-launch and open. The photos provided are from the launch nights we held. But it was all short lived as two and a half weeks later we, the same as all hospitality businesses, had to close our doors. It was heartbreaking for us all, we had all been so looking forward to a fresh start in a new area.

We are so grateful to be re-open now, but it has been even more of a challenge as a new business especially. We have removed tables, to ensure social distancing is more possible and have replaced tables for service for ‘’sanitation stations’’.

Reducing table numbers and capacity essentially feels like turning away custom, which after a huge investment is of course financially worrying, but we want people to enjoy themselves as well as feel safe here.

We had plans of grandeur here pre-lockdown, we looked forward to holding a monthly pub quiz, acoustic music on a Thursday night in the bar, and beer festivals in the summer. All of course are now impossible given restrictions in place. We had hoped to offer breakfasts at weekends, but sadly this hasn’t been possible either.

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contained items to be used in food preparation, particularly in baking and cheese making, while in a coffer in the High Chamber there were chargers, platters, and various small dishes, saucers, porringers and a chaffing dish to serve the diners, as well as chargers or

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The importance of the Swan within the town endured well beyond the sixteenth century, and apart from hosting the commissioners of 1613 inquiring into the foundation of Coleshill Grammar School and those who came to enclose the parish in 1780, it also provided the venue for many varied eighteenth-century meetings, ranging from the organisers of the

These two ranges lying either side of the courtyard at the rear of the Swan were demolished in the late 1960s but probably reflect the layout of the earlier establishment. It may be as in many other medieval inns the stabling and other ancillary rooms were originally underneath the bedrooms which occupied the first floor of the ranges.

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Some technical aspects to take into account when choosing wallpaper are whether or not you will be lining the walls prior to papering. It is a misconception that if walls are in good condition they don’t need lining, it is often the case that lined walls will provide a better, higher quality finish to your wallpaper by reducing the risk of the seams opening. If you check the back of the label for the hanging instructions most wallpaper manufacturers will recommend or even insist on lining prior to hanging the paper. This means that if there is a problem with the paper once you’ve hung it and you haven’t lined the wall the manufacturer won’t accept any responsibility and you’ll be left out of pocket. Also think about the manufacturing process- most modern papers are produced using laser printing but some more traditional papers such as Farrow and Ball are still manufactured using traditional processes. While this often means a beautiful, hand finished quality it also means that they are susceptible to discrepancies in the pattern. If you are a perfectionist then this might not be the type of paper for you. Before hanging the paper read the label to check if a certain type of paste is recommended. Generally ready mixed paste will be more effective and help you achieve better results than powdered adhesive due to their higher performance and they are suitable for the majority of wallpapers. Finally always remember to check the batch numbers on the rolls of wallpaper. If they are from different batches there can often be discrepancies in the pattern and colour of different rolls.

Now, let’s get back to deciding on a wallpaper. For a long time it was fashionable to just have one or two papered feature walls in a room but over the last couple of years we’ve been seeing a bit of a shift back to having whole rooms papered. The first thing to decide is whether you want to make a bold statement or simply add a bit of subtle texture to a room. atinum_ID_ad_93x70(outlined type).indd 1 11/08/2015 12:25 Using a wallpaper with a neutral colour but some texture can add interest and warmth to a room without taking the focus away from decorative features such as fireplaces. Textured papers are often considered to be more traditional but there are many modern variations available that feature subtle patterns that appear to change depending on lighting conditions. Another advantage of textured paper is that it can disguise uneven walls and due to being thicker is usually easier to work with.

Another option is to look at patterned papers. If you are tempted but nervous about using flamboyant patterns then it can be good idea to try something out in a room that isn’t used as much such as a spare bedroom. This can give you an idea of what it’s like to live with while not being in your face on a daily basis. A commonly held belief is that larger patterns are better for bigger rooms and small patterns are better for small rooms. While this can be the case it’s also true that using a large pattern in a small room is great for creating a sense of drama. It’s important not to feel restricted when considering paper for small rooms.

We’ve seen many examples of small cloakrooms that have been papered using busy and intricate patterns to great effect. Pattern designs that run vertically can have the visual effect of extending the walls from floor to ceiling, this can be useful in rooms with low ceilings to create the illusion of more space. Using a paper with a dark, bold pattern in a small room or a bedroom can really enhance the feeling of a cosy, relaxing environment, on the other end of the scale a busy, intricate pattern is not always the best option for bedrooms as these can be less relaxing and are better suited to rooms or areas you spend less time in.

In rooms with poor light metallic papers can bounce any available light around the room which can greatly improve the natural light available. On a large flat wall in a big room a soft, delicate pattern that looks less distinct from a distance can have a softening effect and create interest across an otherwise flat and uninteresting walls.

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November 2020

Crafters Corner.

Pumpkin Wildlife feeders Hi Everyone, Its Tamsin here from The Little Dress Boutique with the next Crafters Corner. (Please feel free to view my work on Facebook or Instagram with the handle

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I hope your all keeping well now the colder months are settling in, our heating has definitely been switched on! It’s time for hot water bottles, hot chocolate, snuggly blankets and bobble hats! It’s not only us that feel the winter settling in but our fabulous wildlife too, this activity is great to help them with their food search and the kids loved getting involved.

A fabulous Autumn activity to do with kids. Please supervise children at all times, especially around the tools.

YOU WILL NEED: • Pumpkin • 2 Bowls, 1 for the seeds and 1 for the pumpkin flesh (for that Pumpkin pie or Autumn stew!)

• Pumpkin tools / Knife (Adult use) • String • Scissors • Wild Bird food

STEP 1 - Figure 1

If you wanted, you could also add 2 or 4 larger holes to poke sticks through for the birds to perch on when feeding.

First chop your pumpkin in half horizontally.

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Carefully use the knife tool to cut away any pumpkin flesh but still leave a thick rim to keep the pumpkin bowl sturdy.

Poke 3 small holes into the sides of the pumpkin about half way down. This is to add the string that the feeder hangs from, so the holes shouldn’t be too close to the top as the string will cut through.

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STEP 5 - Figure 5 Cut 3 equal lengths of string and tie one through each hole, making sure they are an even length for when you hang your feeder.

STEP 6 - Figure 6 Poke a few holes in to bottom of the feeder for drainage.

STEP 7 - Figure 7 & figure 7+ (You may find it easier to hang your feeder before filling it especially if you are hanging it up high and don’t want to risk bird food spilling out onto your head!)

We filled ours first with fat balls and then wild bird seed on top and hung in a safe place.

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STEP 4 - Figure 4

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Scoop out all the seeds and set aside to add to the feeder when finished

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• Somewhere quiet for the wildlife but also somewhere you can watch them feeding.

• Somewhere In the open and safe - with a good all-round view so that the birds can see they are safe from predators while they feed.

• Safely away from cat ambush sites. These include fences and trees from which cats can leap and bushes where they can hide.

• With a lookout point - a small bush about two metres from the table gives the birds somewhere safe to perch while they look to see if it is safe to feed, to ‘queue up’ for a place, and to dash to if disturbed.

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Thank you for taking the time to create something great that contributes to our environment with me.

Have a great Autumn and stay Safe.

Tamsin xxxxx

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Look to - Eddie’s 100 Former Coleshill parish church bellringer Eddie Connington rang the bells for lots of people in his career as a church bellringer, but never imagined he’d see the day when he would be the centre of at-tention.

But as a result of a chance remark at his Birmingham care home, wondering whether 100 cards could be sent, Eddie was able to cel-ebrate his 100th birthday in style, with hundreds of cards and an eight minute video of sociallydistanced Coleshill ringers ringing for him.

One of the cards was from HM The Queen.

The video was made by Janet Pearson, the daughter of another res-ident, after she put out a call on Facebook for 100 cards for him.

Jan recorded the bells being rung for the Harvest Festival service, and combined that with footage of the church, to be edited by hus-band Chris. Eddie viewed it in his room, delighted to see some famil-iar faces and hearing the bells again. He told staff it brought back good memories.

The ringers also sent a framed certificate commemorating the event.

News of Eddie’s impending 100th birthday was shared on BBC Ra-dio WM as part of the station’s Make a Difference campaign, which was set up to help people through the coronavirus pandemic.

Hundreds of people sent messages of congratulations on social media to be included in Radio WM’s giant birthday card.

Eddie started ringing at 49 when he was invited to have a go by a work colleague, Harry Walker, who rang at Coleshill.

He was hooked until he could no longer climb the 46 stone steps to the ringing chamber, and called “that’s all” for the last time.

At various times Eddie was steeple-keeper, vice captain, captain and secretary.

He was one of those who collected waste paper to pay for the res-toration of the bells in the late 1970s, and as an officer of the Coleshill guild of ringers at the time had his name

permanently cast on to one of the new bells.

He rang treble (the first) and Harry tenor (the last) when the first method (Plain Bob Caters) was rung on the new set of 10 bells on 10 July 1979.

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Eddie kept in touch, attending ringers’ barbecues and meals with daughter Pam. Eddie introduced her and son Brian to ringing, too.

The now media star Eddie had the last word on BBC Radio WM’s breakfast programme and Midlands Today. “It’s fantastic!”

Whilst patrolling during September, officers from the your local Safer neighbourhood Team came across fly -tippers dumping all of their rubbish.

Illegal Off-Road Motorbikes

“I have been absolutely flabbergasted at the response,” said Pam, who sang a socially-distanced Happy Birthday outside her father’s room along with his sister, Betty, 93.

Eddie, a former electrical engineer in the RAF, and an electrical engineer at the BSA, was also been sent Lancaster Bomber mem-orabilia, as he worked on the aircraft during World War Two.

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Your local safer Neighbourhood Teams and aware of issues and problems caused by off-road motorbikes in the area. We have had calls from residents and walkers stating that nuisance motorbikes have been in areas showing no regards to the safety of others.

Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision on the M6 near to Corley Services and after smelling cannabis coming from one of the cars they conducted a search of the vehicle.

The calls that we receive and the information we obtain allows to target proactive patrols of problem areas. The police of-road team have been out and about in Coleshill, Hurley, Wood End, Kingsbury, Piccadilly, Arley, Daw Mill and even the Ladywalk nature reserve after listening to the concerns of residents.

From the car they seized a quantity of cannabis, 6000 canisters of nitrous oxide and drug paraphernalia. Officers from the Warwickshire Police Roads Policing Unit arrested a man on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply.

A further warrant carried out a storage unit in Birmingham uncovered a further 15,000 canisters of nitrous oxide.

This is a great example of the work that officers on the Roads Policing Unit do to combat and target criminals using the roads system within our North Warwickshire beat area

PCSO Peter Beale of the North Warwickshire West Safer Neighbourhood Team also works as part of the off-road team and knows the areas to target on his patch.

Pete says “the use of off-road motorbikes on areas of land where you do not have the permission of the landowner is illegal. If you are caught committing an offence then you may be prosecuted for a number of road traffic offences and could even have your motorbike seized. The actions of a few inconsiderate people are spoiling it for the majority of the public and their actions could lead to accidents involving innocent members of the public”

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The occupants of the vehicle were spoken to and details confirmed. We will now be working in conjunction with North Warwickshire Borough Council to get a positive conviction….the matter was crimed as per protocol and yes, they were made to load the rubbish back onto the truck!!

If you find examples of this when you’re out and about please contact North Warwickshire Borough Council on 01827 715341 and the great team at Streetscape will come and clear it

Catalytic Converter Thefts

We have also recently worked in conjunction with the Fire Service and they visited Norton Road in Coleshill to evidence the dangers and problems that can be caused when people park inconsiderately.

The North Warwickshire West beat area has continued to see a number of catalytic converter thefts. Thieves are predominately targeting hybrid cars as the value of the converter is higher and they can be easily accessed.

Since the schools re-opened and pupils were allowed to return back to schools, your local team have been patrolling schools at the appropriate times to try and educate drivers to park legally and safely around schools.

Even with a police presence there are still drivers who feel that they can park their cars where they wish causing a danger for other roads users, pedestrians and most importantly, the children who go to school.

Parked vehicles, usually owned by staff members have been parked in car parks on industrial estates and in hotel car parks and owners have returned to find their vehicle has been targeted. Catalytic converters are stolen for the value of the precious metals in them. It only takes a matter of minutes for someone to steal a catalytic converter if they know what they are doing.

School parking has always been an emotive issue and it is probably the most complained about issue that Safer Neighbourhood Teams deal with.

Vehicles that are seen to be parked illegally, causing an obstruction or parking on zigzag lines near to the school are photographed and drivers receive a fine in the post.

Member of the public can also take photographs of vehicles causing an obstruction or those parked on zigzag lines and upload them to https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/operationsnap where upon they will be assessed and if the evidence is there the driver will be prosecuted.

If you are aware of problems at any particular schools then report this on 101 or contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team on nww.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk or nws.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

We are asking for you to be vigilant and keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour in the locations already mentioned and to protect your own vehicle If you see a theft in progress call 999 immediately providing as much information as possible. Do not confront thieves or put yourself in any danger.

If you have any information that could help us catch offenders of recover stolen catalytic converters call 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111

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Coleshill Town F.C. Do you run a sports or physical activity club or community group for adults in North Solihull, Hobs Moat or Shirley East? Would you like support to become:

C.T.F.C. junior Section Mini Soccer The CTFC Mini Soccer School has been a huge success on a Saturday morning but with the weather worsening its time to go indoors for the younger ones. We will be starting sessions at the Leisure Centre on a Friday evening but will still continue the Saturday sessions.

Colebridge Trust is working with ​The Active Wellbeing Society to advocate and promote the ​Universal Think Active Club Support Offer to all clubs in North Solihull, Hobs Moat and Shirley East. We could help you to develop your club or community group to become more inclusive.

Please email ​gemmaa@colebridge.org​ or ring ​07436 333 946​ if you would like more information about how we can support you.

From Friday 6th November we will begin sessions at the Leisure Centre. They will be split into two sessions, 4-45pm for nursery and reception years (minimum age 3) boys and girls, then 4.45-5.30 years One and Two or above. Due to Covid there will be restrictions on numbers so we have decided to do a pre-booking system. From 6th November to 18th December there are 7 weeks so we propose a 7 week course at a cost of £35 with a trophy and a Xmas Party on the last session, on a first come first served basis for both the early and late sessions.

At the same time we propose to continue with the Saturday morning sessions at the Memorial Park 9am til 10 with the same pre booked arrangement but opening up that session to an older group as well. So it will be from nursery ( minimum age 3) to School Year 6 (maximum age 12) with a trophy and a party on the 19th December, the last session before a two week break, again at a cost of £35 for 7 weeks. Anyone signing up for the Friday and Saturday sessions gets a £5 discount off each ie £60 for two courses.

To book a place, or get more details contact: Alan 07791740976 Alex 07758752033

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Match Reports Monday 28th September Southern League Coleshill Town 0-1 Corby Town Corby are one of the title favourites and will definitely be in the top four come the end of the season but Coleshill matched them for long periods of this game. The only goal of the game was a cracker from an experienced Corby striker who had previously scored 100 goals at this level. Coleshill were always in the game but Josh Willis was harshly shown a Red card and Coby cleverly closed the game down.

Saturday 3rd of October Southern League Berkhamsted 0-1 Coleshill Town Berkhamsted were top of the League when last season came to an abrupt halt due to Covid 19 and are expected to push for promotion this term. Coleshill started well and deservedly took the lead with a strike from Ethan Mannion. Unfortunately Town midfielder Danny Tymon was sent off for a second yellow card just before half time. Coleshill defended magnificently but had their fair share of luck. The home side had the ball in the net but it was ruled out for off side. Super Coleshill keeper Paul Hathaway saves a penalty and the woodwork came to the rescue twice but the performance deserved that bit of luck.

Tuesday 6th October Southern League Thame United 4-1 Coleshill Town The organisation by the Town defence in the previous game went missing as Thame scored twice inside the first Five minutes. Coleshill slowly got back into the game and scored just before half time through Daniel Dubidat. Town took charge early in the second half but a break away goal extended the home sides lead and they added a fourth in the 90th minute.

Saturday 10th October Southern League Coleshill Town 1-4 Aylesbury United Aylesbury went top of the league with this win but other than the four goals Coleshill gifted the opposition, there was little between the sides. A defensive mistake allowed United to take the lead but Daniel Dubidat equalised. Two further errors meant it was 1-3 by half time. Coleshill dominated possession in the second half but hardly troubled the opposition keeper and in the dying minutes another lapse of concentration allowed the visitors make it four.

Saturday 17th October F.A.Trophy Wisbech Town 1-2 Coleshill Town Due to the level of non league football Coleshill now play they compete in the Trophy and not the Vase. In the last two years they have lost at the first hurdle so this was a history making result, a first FA Trophy win. Coleshill were the better team and had the better chances but they had to wait until the 50th before taking the lead through Kai Tonge.

Daniel Dubidat made it two when he charged down the keepers clearance and rolled into an empty net. Wisbech scores from a corner late on but Coleshill had done enough for a famous victory.

Coleshill Town Football Club Fixtures All League Games, 3pm Kick Off unless stated.

Saturday 24th October Away to North Leigh (Oxfordshire)

Saturday 7th November Away to Kempston Rovers (Bedfordshire)

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Saturday 14th November Home to Yaxley. (Cambridgeshire)

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Monday 2nd November Home to Wantage Town (Oxfordshire) 7.45pm Kick Off.

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