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PAGE 8 Shock rise in burglaries prompts call for street lights to be switched back on THE COLESHILL School is looking ahead to an exciting new era as it takes positive steps to ensure students continue to achieve greater academic success than ever before.
Positive change at Coleshill School
The school is poised for record-breaking GCSE results, while new appointments in leadership and teaching will support the school on its journey to becoming outstanding over the next two years. Confidence in the school is at an all-time high – both internally and in the Coleshill community. Such is the popularity of the school that it has limited places left for this year and will be full in 2015. Head of School, Ian SmithChilds, said: “This is a very exciting time for us: this month’s results will be record-breaking, more and more students are joining the school, a strong house system ensures an ethos of success and respect, a number of outstanding teachers and leaders have joined the school during the year with key appointments in English, Maths and Science; and there have been further appointments made for September.”
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June is always my favourite month of the year, as it ordinarily graces us with warm weather, the longest days, and every four years there is a World Cup for us to get our teeth into.
But the heat can often create a somewhat balmy atmosphere, and I put this summer madness down to a number of strange occurrences that have been witnessed in Coleshill this month.
The oddities began with sightings of Japanese tourists taking photographs of one of our local pubs (one can only assume that staff had been spotted in vicinity of the bar), and this was swiftly followed by reports of a Shetland pony that apparently resides in a maisonette on Ravenswood Hill. But perhaps the strangest occurrence was witnessed in a normally quiet Coleshill cul-desac. I confess that when the news first broke, I thought that it was a load of old bullocks, but thanks to
ON Saturday 14th June Books Revisited celebrated their 2nd birthday! They raised extra funds for The Mary Ann Evans Hospice with face painting, a cake sale and a book tombola. A few special guests went along to join in the celebrations too, a big thanks to The Birmingham Laurel & Hardy Society. Kim, manager at the second hand bookshop
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nity-minded about life in Coleshill, but of course no month would be complete without some sort of Chav activity, and whilst the cricket club soiree was in full swing, their guests witnessed an important stage in their evolution. The Neanderthals discovered fire. But unlike their prehistoric ancestors, who applied their discovery for functional purposes, such as heating and cooking, these heathens decided to start with something much simpler. They set fire to a bush. It’s clear that their development remains at a very primitive stage. Mine’s a port.
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the brave photography of Ciaran Barber’s mother, I can confirm that the residents of Chestnut Grove were indeed joined by a herd of cows for the evening. June has also seen the nation coming together in anticipation of a heroic march towards World Cup glory (for the LOLZ), and on Saturday 14th June, and in celebration of their 160th anniversary, the cricket club treated it’s guests to a sumptuous banquet of sausages and cider, as they settled down to watch a footballing masterclass, by Italy. In many ways June epitomised everything that is quirky and commu-
A message from the Editor: Apology IN last month’s edition of the Coleshill Post the Town Councillor Adam Farrell wrote his regular column in this newspaper as “The Youngest Councillor in Coleshill”. But on this occasion due to an editorial oversight we did not flag it up as his column and we must give a sincere apology to all our readers for not making it clear that he was writing as a columnist, who might have strong and controversial views, rather than as a journalist for this newspaper. Concern was been expressed by Dan Byles MP that Cllr Farrell made comments about him and Cllr Fowler in a part of the
column. We want to make it clear that, as we say on page 2 of this newspaper, that the views of columnists are their own and not the views of this newspaper. We have offered space for the MP to have a full right of reply on the same page, page 16, but he has declined it. We are sorry for any embarrassment caused to him or others. It is the policy of this newspaper to seek to report local political debate and to encourage exchanges of views, but we leave it for our readers to decide their own views. We will in future make a point of ensuring columnists like Cllr Farrell are flagged up as columnists. Richard Harwood, The Editor
on Coleshill high street would like to say a huge thank you to all who were involved, whether you helped out or just joined in the fun, It's much appreciated! We really have amazing volunteers & support within the community. Special thanks to all the children who came in fancy dress & received their free book. You really helped to make the day extra special. The shop raised an extra £260 on the day for the hospice, so well done to all!
On Wednesday 2nd April 2014 a group of nine students from Corley Centre, a secondary Special School for students with complex social and communication difficulties visited Coleshill Over 60s Ladies Keep Fit Group. The students were taking part in ‘Pay it Forward Day’ where the aim is to do something for someone else with the aim that the person who has received the deed will then do something for someone else and so on. Mrs Bird, Mr Zinkus and Ms Kandola brought their students to introduce the ladies to the games of Boccia and Curling. They also led an aerobics session and were surprised at how active the Coleshill ladies are! It was a super experience for both young and old.
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Aaagghh!!! FORMER Coleshill Firefighter Alan Beckett and Paul Holt of Arch Services successfuly completed a skydive on 22nd June.
To mark his 60th birthday as well as raise money for the Mary Ann Evans Hospice, Alan Beckett - joined by Paul Holt - skydived out of an aircraft at 10,000 feet at Langer Airfield in Nottingham. Alan said: “After 30 years in the Fire Brigade I can honestly say that is the scariest thing I have ever done. Give me a burning building any day. But once you are free falling from 14 thousand feet, what a fantastic feeling. I would
recommend it to any one to do it once in their life. Thank you to everyone who has generously donated. I’m hoping to raise £500 personally for the Mary Ann Evans Hospice. Many, many thanks to you all!” The Mary Ann Evans Hospice offers a warm and welcoming home from home environ-
ment and was established to enhance the quality of life to people who have a life limiting illness. Their philosophy is not only to enhance the quality of life to patients but also to support their family and carers throughout illness and bereavement. The Hospice offers a range of free of charge services including day hospice, hospice at home, bereavement support, lymphoedema care and holistic care. Their shops help to raise the £1,500 a day needed to continue to provide and develop the hospice services. To make an online donation you can visit www.JustGiving.com/ paulsaysgeronimo or www.JustGiving.com/alanbeckett
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Coleshill Remembers is in the process of organising a series of events to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. In addition to local events, we are keen for Coleshill to participate in national campaigns. Letter to an unknown Soldier You may already be aware that the government launched a cultural programme of remembrance entitled 14-18 NOW (www.1418now. org.uk). As part of that programme, Kate Pullinger and Neil Bartlett initiated the “The Letter to an Unknown Soldier” project, which was inspired by Charles Sergeant Jag-
ger’s statue of a WWI soldier reading a letter at Paddington station. Members of the public are being encouraged to reflect upon and then write that letter. Coleshill Remembers wants local people to consider writing such a letter. These would then be published on the Coleshill Remembers website (www.coleshillremembers. co.uk), displayed on a notice board in the Town Hall and judged in a competition (age group specific) with winning entries being published in The Coleshill Post. In addition the letters can also be submitted on the 14-18 NOW website at http://www.1418now.org.uk where they will form a war memorial of words. The letters will then be permanently stored in the archives at the British Library. Ideally entries should be between 100-500 words, but this is not a requirement
Other events in Coleshill to commemorate the outbreak of WWI include
‘Lights Out’ LOCAL residents are being invited to discover their town through the opening of a new Visitor Centre in the Old Market Hall on Church Hill.
The Centre is the brainchild of the Coleshill Community Partnership, the registered charity who also manage the Coleshill Hub at the Town Hall. The Old Market Hall contains hundreds of years’ worth of Coleshill history and heritage. Local volunteers led by newly employed Project Coordinator will be spearheading the campaign to get people to Discover Coleshill. Cllr Adam Farrell said “I’d like to thank North Warwickshire Borough Council for providing us with the funding to set up a Visitor Centre. We hope that it will provide an added reason for people to use the High Street and shop locally. The centre will provide a place for people to find out about the history of the town as well as upcoming events and activities.”
The Visitor Centre will also include space for six pop-up shops that local small businesses and residents can rent for just £30 per week on a short or long term basis. The pop up shops won’t compete with current High Street traders but will add new goods and services for local residents. Anyone interested in a pop up shop should call Helen on 01675 238 309 or email info@discovercoleshill.co.uk The Visitor Centre will be launching with a family fun day on Saturday 19th July between 10AM and 2PM with Cllr Harry Taylor, Mayor of Coleshill, cutting the ribbon at 11AM. Everyone is invited so please show your support and come along to Discover Coleshill. The Visitor Centre is being opened by the Coleshill Community Partnership and funded by North Warwickshire Borough Council. If you are interested in volunteering at the new Visitor Centre please contact Adam Farrell on 07539 196114.
New Coleshill Town Guide COLESHILL Town Council is to Co-ordinate the updating and reprinting of Coleshill’s Town Guide, first published five years ago.
The A5 high-quality, full colour handbook will contain up-to-date information on Councils, education, public venues, transport, local amenities, leisure facilities, clubs and organisations. The guide is intended for use by Coleshill residents, newcomers and visitors alike. The guide will be illustrated with photographs and a map highlight-
ing local sites and landmarks. Project co-ordinator Cllr. Sue Wallace would like to hear from any club or organisation operating in Coleshill and District, with details of the telephone, email and website contacts so these can be published (free of charge) to promote the activities offered in our town. Please send details to: F.A.O Sue Wallace, Town Clerks Office, Town Hall, High Street, Coleshill, B46 3BG or email zoe@coleshilltowncouncil.gov.uk
for Coleshill Remembers. Otherwise there are very few restrictions; the website states, ‘Everyone’s letter will be different. You might want to imagine the soldier is a husband, a son, a brother, a lover – or even a member of your own family. Perhaps you don’t want to go back in to the past at all, but to write from your own point of view now.’ Please send all entries to Coleshill Remembers, Coleshill Town Hall, High Street, Coleshill, B46 1BP or visit www.coleshillremembers.co.uk for more details.
ANOTHER national act of remembrance is the ‘Lights out’ Campaign “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime” were the words used by British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey when War was declared on Germany at 11pm on 4 August 1914.
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Coleshill Town Band’s WWI Commemoration Concert at Coleshill Town Hall (limited tickets available from Coleshill library and Gascoigne’s).
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To mark this centenary the Coleshill Remembers group are planning to hold a candle lit vigil at the War Memorial on 4th August 2014 at 10pm see our website www.coleshill-remembers.co.uk for more information.
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THE Electoral Commission (EC) recently published its report on the standards expected from Councils during the annual canvass of voters.
Every year, Borough and District Councils in Warwickshire deliver letters and reminders to residents asking them to update or maintain their details on the Register of Electors. This is completely separate to Council Tax registration as it ensures people can vote in any local, European or General Election. Residents can ring a Freephone number, use the internet, text or post the form to maintain their personal information on the Register. After a second reminder, a team of canvassers are recruited to door knock the residents who have still not responded. In the Electoral Commission’s report, North Warwickshire Borough Council met nine of the 10 Performance Standards for 2013-14. However, the
Co-Op goes Charity and Cake Crazy THE Staff of the local Co-Operative Food on Coleshill High Street went charity crazy on Thursday 19th June 2014 in light of the England match on the same evening.
EC identified that the Borough Council was one of 17 authorities, which were unable to personally canvass all their non-responders, despite having a 95% response rate overall. Jerry Hutchinson, (Steve?) Chief Executive and Electoral Returning Officer said: “ We put a lot of resources into our annual canvass and it’s unfortunate that there is still a small percentage of households, which do not respond to our letters and reminders. Out of our total of 27,042 households, we had no response from1662. We were unable to canvass in some of our remote rural areas with the result that 974 or 3.6% of households did not receive a personal visit although they had previously received three forms and a reminder letter. “ Mr Hutchinson added that the Borough Council will continue to work with the Electoral Commission and the Cabinet Office to ensure that arrangements are in place to carry out personal visits for the new canvass of individual electors.
Whilst the result from the match was disappointing, it wasn’t from our bake sale. Co-Op Staff including Team Leaders Kelly and Tina along with Customer Team Members, James, Ben, Beth and Kayleigh worked their socks off to raise as much money as they could for the Co-Op Charity of the Year, Ronald McDonald House. Ronald McDonald House provide support for children and their families where a child is severely unwell. The charity is based in 52 countries around the world and has 322 homes around the world. The Staff at the Co-Op baked and decorated over 50 cakes as well as cookies and donuts in their own time and at their own homes ready to sell from 12 to 4pm on the day. Also, the days leading up to the match day Kelly and Tina went around some of our generous local businesses who donated prizes for our charity raffle. Our raffle prizes include a meal for two at award winning local Indian Restaurant, Raj Rani; we also have a sweet hamper, 30 minute
ON 21st May Rebecca Charles from Booty Fitness was asked to teach Zumba Fitness to 3 classes at Castle Bromwich Junior School as part of their 'health week’.
“I do this 2- 3 times a year at different local schools on a voluntary basis. I love working with children, it's very rewarding
and they make it so much fun. Each session lasted 20 minutes, the children were warmed up and then taught 3 different dances. The kids loved it! They all took part with smiles on their faces and plenty of noise and enjoyment was had by all.” Rebecca has been teaching for 4 years and teaches local community fitness classes in
tanning voucher, Cava Champagne, Box of Chocolates, £10 Florist Voucher from Penny Johnson’s, Earrings and much much more. We would like to thank the businesses for their contribution. Store Manager, Ben Wakefield thanked his team for the time and effort they put in, he commented "This could not have been achieved without the generosity and contributions from local businesses but more importantly the time and dedication put in by all members of staff involved, and for that I thank them all. The day was a massive success and there will be more to come"
Water Orton, Castle Bromwich and Erdington from zumba, aerobics, kettlercise, bootcamps and circuits. If you would like to try a class with Rebecca, she's offering the first class for free for men and women if you book online at bootyfitness.co.uk and click register for free or call 07525 414 703.
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AS PUPILS and teachers of Coleshill school see the end of Mr Rhatigan’s time as head teacher, we reflect back at the changes made in the last four and a half years. Although some of the rules he put in place some pupils might not have agreed with, there is definite proof that he made a difference! The school was in special measures when he took over the job and the latest Ofsted report graded the school as Requiring Improvement, with some areas good. He wasn’t just a head teacher that sat in his office he interacted with us. He taught some of the children English, he would always come and visit us in our lessons and
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Head of School Mr Ian Smith-Childs, former Coleshill School Student and Editor’s Assistant at The Coleshill Post, Chelsea Collis and Sir Christopher Stone, new Executive Head of Coleshill School.
...from front page Mr Smith-Childs added: “We are in a great place to take the school forward, and are supported by staff, students, governors and partners. This community deserves to have an outstanding school and we believe we will achieve this over the next two years.” The Coleshill School’s long-term commitment to becoming outstanding includes a change in leadership from within the school. Mr Smith-Childs worked as Deputy Headteacher alongside Headteacher Mark Rhatigan. The pair have worked closely over the past four and a half years to transform the school. In a letter thanking parents and supporters, Mr Rhatigan said this was the right time for change to ensure the school goes from strength to strength. He said: “I am very proud of how the school has improved during my time as Headteacher; the popularity of the school is shown by the dramatic increase in numbers entering the school and the confidence that is now so tangible in the school community. Coleshill has re-established itself as a real community school and that is one of the most rewarding aspects of my time here.” Leaders have also welcomed this week’s Ofsted’s report, which confirms that there have been further improvements in the quality of teaching over the last year, with English being a beacon of best practice. The report grades student behaviour as Good and is clear about the improvements in achievement that will be verified by the summer‘s much anticipated exam results, which are expected to improve by 70 per cent next year, as the school heads towards outstanding.
Coleshill’s commitment to providing outstanding teaching and learning is supported by several key appointments. This includes a new maths team, which aims to position the school as a centre of excellence in the subject. The school is also pleased to announce that Deputy Headteacher, Simon Roberts, will take up his post fulltime from September. Simon has been working with the school since January 2014 and has already had a significant impact. The Coleshill School has worked closely with the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) and its widely-respected teaching school. Chris Owen, an experienced National Leader in Education (NLE) has been brought in by the ATLP because of her exceptionally successful experience, which includes more than 20 years as an outstanding Headteacher, with successive Outstanding Ofsted reports. She has been working with the school since February 2014. Sir Christopher Stone, Executive Headteacher of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, is a NLE, who has played a significant role in education across the region. He will continue to support Coleshill School, as Executive Headteacher. Chris said: “Coleshill School is thriving, and there is plenty to be proud of. Students are incredibly happy, teaching and learning are exemplary, and the staff and governing body are committed to supporting the school’s vision to become outstanding. “We have high expectations – not just for the upcoming results – but for the future of this successful school, and I am thrilled to be on board at such an exciting time.”
tell us stories to make us laugh. He will be truly missed by students and teachers, but now Mr SmithChilds will take over and be an amazing head teacher just like Mr Rhatigan was. A couple of students had something to say about Mr Rhatigan and what he had done for the school. One child in year 10 said that the super learning days helped them a lot and they are all ready to move on to their last year at Coleshill school. Another child in year 7 said that he really helped them feel welcome into the school and helped them adapt to the new routine of the way they learn. So thank you Mr Rhatigan for making The Coleshill School a better and safer place to be.
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UNEMPLOYED people and those with a disability are to get a confidence boost in North Warwickshire. Over fourteen thousand pounds has been secured by the Volunteer Centre North Warwickshire to run a new project called Volunteering To Confidence and Employment. The project will sign people up who are struggling to find work or who are finding it difficult to apply for jobs due to lack of self-confidence or self-esteem. Through training, people will be able to identify what new skills they need to help them improve their employability. They will then be invited to attend training and to start a volunteering opportunity to help them gain these new skills. Centre Manager Martin Horner
said “We are really pleased that we have been able to secure the money to help people in North Warwickshire through volunteering. The project will enable the people we work with to add the new skills and training to CV’s. They will also be able to use volunteering as evidence to employers that they haven’t sat around doing nothing, but have got out there and done something active in their local community.” Throughout their time on the course, the volunteers will get support from the Volunteer Centre’s Development Coordinator Adam Farrell. Adam said ““we know that some people want extra support when volunteering and that’s what this project is all about. It’s about helping individuals gain new skills
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at their own pace and in a way they feel comfortable with.” The project has been funded by the European Social Fund, awarded by the Heart of England Community Foundation. Adam added “We’ll take things at the individuals pace. People will be able to decide when they are ready to volunteer. It might be that they want training in a specific area before they start volunteering, we’ll be able to help with that. Whatever a person’s interest, background or skills we can help. We can find a volunteering opportunity that is right for someone. We’ve got roles in gardening, office administration, marketing, computing, cooking, DIY and much more.” You can find out more about the course by giving Adam a call on 01827 717073 or popping into one of the Volunteer Centre’s job clubs. One is held at the Volunteer Centre North Warwickshire on Tuesdays 1 – 3pm and the other at Dordon Village Hall on Wednesdays 1.30 – 3.30pm. You can also get yourself onto the project by going to the website www.vcnw.org.uk/employment. Pictured (left to right): Centre Manager Martin Horner, Volunteer Development Coordinator Adam Farrell and Volunteer Coordinator Julie Airey demonstrating some of the areas you can do a volunteering opportunity in.
Shock rise in burglaries prompts call for street lights to be switched back on SHOCK statistics have shown that one year after the street lights were switched off in North Warwickshire, burglary has risen by 18%. In neighbouring Nuneaton and Bedworth, the figure is even higher at 38%.
This has prompted calls by Labour’s Mike O’Brien, a former Home Office Minister, for the Conservative controlled County Council to switch the street lights back on. Mr O’Brien, who has led the campaign to get the street light switched back on, said, “The decision to plunge us into the dark saved little money and has done great damage. I warned that it would increase the fear of crime. After one year it is clear people have had increased burglaries. This cannot go on. “We know that the Warwickshire Coroner has called on the County Council at Warwick to review the street light switch off after James Wellbeloved an 18 year old student
at Warwick University was killed after a late night party by a taxi driver who didn’t see him walking down a road near Leamington. “Other councils who have tried this have seen similar tragedies. A soldier on leave was killed in North Somerset walking home after a late night party and in Milton Keynes the lights are put back on after accidents increased. “Shift workers in the NHS and other services have complained that in winter they have to go to work in the pitch dark. “At 4.30 in the morning the early shift at Atherstone ‘Sandwich Factory’ have to negotiate heavy lorries going into their depot through gates they use in the dark. “Seven cars were burnt out under cover of darkness in the village of Keresley in this constituency. Even Conservative County Councillors must realise that this is a failed experiment. It’s time to switch the lights back on.”
Nether Whitacre Parish Council – News from June Meeting PROPOSED Reduction of Speed Limits - Warwickshire County Council Senior Traffic Engineer proposes to reduce the speed on Halloughton Grange Lane to 40mph and part of Birmingham Road, currently 60mph to 50mph. Middle Lane to have slow down and large crossroads sign at the junction with Deep Lane and large 40 in road, Slow Down, Welcome to Whitacre Heath on the approach to Swan Bridge. All 30 repeater signs on Station/Coton Road to be cut shorter, more in eyeline. Traffic calming on the bad bend at junction of Botts Green Lane/Tamworth Road to be included with any left over funding. Recent Police speed checks on Station/Coton Road found 12 vehicles speeding, 8 drivers were stopped, 3 were given traffic offence reports, 5 given verbal warnings and 4 sent
advisory letters. Flood Forum Group – Currently working with the Environment Agency and Warwickshire County Council to solve issues with surface water flooding in the village. A particular issue is the north end of Coton Road where the group are asking for a pump facility to be installed which will be used when the river rises and the flood defences stop surface water leaving the village, the pump will be needed to pump surface water over the defences onto the river side. Dredging Ditches, clearing Culverts and drains throughout the village is being discussed and a programme of events is desirable to try and eliminate flooding issues suffered over recent months. Affordable Housing Survey – Findings of survey to be presented to the Parish Council at the next meeting. Details will be included in the next report.
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Ofsted has described Chris as “visionary” and “outstanding and inspiring” and has praised his “outstanding commitment to school improvement”. An experienced National Leader in Education, Chris was recently invited to Downing Street by Prime Minister, David Cameron, to celebrate excellence in education. He was also invited to the House of Lords to share his ideas on education with key government, business and political leaders. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a multi-academy trust of primary and secondary schools which are, or have the ability to become Outstanding. The Partnership aims to improve teaching, mentor
staff and share best practice to help pupils. Chris has been working closely with the Coleshill School to ensure the school achieves its goal of becoming outstanding. Chris said: “The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership strives to deliver excellence in teaching and learning and this is another example of how we are committed to providing outstanding education for every child.” Now aged 56, Chris was one of the youngest heads in Birmingham when he joined Perry Beeches School, in 1995 and was the Headteacher of Sutton Coldfield’s Arthur Terry School from April 2000 to December 2011. Praised as being “world class” by Education Secretary Michael Gove, the school is graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in both the 11-16 and 16-19 phase and is one of the first 100 teaching schools in the country. The school is consistently in the top 30 of all mixed community comprehensives as well as being top in Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield. The dynamic leader has played a significant role in education across Birmingham, having acted as Chair of the School
Improvement Board in Birmingham (2010-2012), which was charged with leading the strategic programme, with the Department for Education, for improving vulnerable schools across the City. He has worked as a Headteacher Adviser for several Authorities. Between 2005 and 2007 he was a member of the first Specialist Schools & Academies Trust (SSAT) cohort to undertake the Executive Headteachers Programme. 2007 saw him invited to Downing Street to meet the then Prime Minister Tony Blair, in relation to Sir Christopher’s work with Extended Schools. In 2010 Sir Christopher undertook a visit for the British Council to train education leaders in Vietnam and in 2011 he visited Australia to investigate the innovative University Schools programme. In 2004 he was asked by the British Council and the DfES to work with Finnish Ministers and educational leaders, and in 2002 he was selected to work with South Lanarkshire to present proposals to the Scottish Government. Chris was knighted in 2013 for his outstanding service to education. He has re-
Gambia Trip Fundraising Quiz Thursday 10th July 2014, 6:30pm to 8:00pm at The Coleshill School, Coventry Road, Coleshill, B46 3EX. A group of eighteen year 12 and 13 students from will be going to Gambia in February 2015 to strengthen links with their partner school; Brikama Ba. The fundraising quiz is required to raise the much needed cash to fund the project. Some of the money will also be used to supply the school with the basic equipment which it requires. They will spend 2 weeks over there experiencing their culture whilst also teaching them on several occasions.
There will be complimentary snacks including crisps, nuts and water will be available for each team - we recommend between 2 and 5 people per team - there will also be other refreshments available to buy such as fizzy drinks, chocolate, tea, coffee and cakes. The first placed team will be able to select three prizes, 2nd place two prices and the next placed teams will be able to select one prize each in descending order of score. You are welcome to bring your
own drinks, beer etc. We are hoping this event, our first major fundraising event, will be a great success and that all who attend have a great evening. TICKETS: £5 per person - Can be paid on the door or to one of the Gambia team. (If you intend to pay on the door let us know so we have an idea of numbers: TCSGambia2015@gmail.com) We hope to see you there.
cently received an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University in recognition of his hard work. He has now met with three different Prime Ministers, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron, who in a letter to Chris, wrote: “I would like to thank you for your contribution to education in this country. State education in England is going from strength to strength.” Chris is committed to placing the child at the heart of school improvement and his belief in a relentless focus on leadership, learning and teaching helps schools to improve on their previous best. He said: “Education is about developing enquiring minds; that education should be so enjoyable that it remains lifelong and that if education at school is successful it truly does set people free regardless of their situation."
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IF YOU want to succeed in politics you need to engage in political debate and UKIP won the European elections because the main political parties failed to engage or challenge them.
For weeks the two big parties argued with each other, whilst the public switched off and voted for the new party – even though most knew little about it. They liked the cut of Nigel Farage’s jib on TV – and the European elections didn’t seem to matter. After all, people get elected to the European Parliament and are never heard from again. Would people have voted for them if they knew more? I don’t know, but they ought to have been told more. Comparing the European elections in 2009 with last month, it was good for Labour, bad for the Tories, but spectacular for UKIP. In North Warwickshire Borough: UKIP got 39%, up 16% since 2009, the Conservatives got 25%, down 4% since 2009 and Labour got 22%, up 5% since 2009.
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with last month, it was good for Labour, bad for the Tories, but spectacular for UKIP.
Labour celebrated because they had won seats locally on the same day. They won the Hartshill County Council By-election and in Nuneaton & Bedworth the number of Conservative councillors was reduced to 3 out of 34. But Labour failed if working people voted for UKIP. I think the reason was immigration. A minority of people feel strongly about the EU, but I don’t detect that it is a massive issue on the doorstep. Immigration is an issue though. Concern about immigration is sometimes racist. But often it is not. It was easy in the past to label people who
feared migrants as xenophobic racists because the migrants were black or Asian. Today its less easy because the migrants are white; often locally they are Poles or Latvians. Many local people don’t oppose some migrants coming to North Warwickshire. There are migrant staff at George Eliot and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals and in the caring services and many bring important skills we need and make a positive contribution to our society. But people want to know the government controls our borders and they know David Cameron
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promised to do it and failed. And, let’s not duck it, in 2004 Labour made mistakes too. For many the concern is economic rather than ethnic. Workers have gone through hard times recently. An unskilled worker competes with others for a job or a pay rise. Competition hurts rather than benefits such workers. They can’t do much about local people who are competing for jobs and pay rises, but they get politicians to do something about migrants. The main parties ought to address these things by ensuring that people get better protection in the work place.
Labour put forward that argument a few weeks ago, but they didn’t explain that UKIP has the opposite view. Nigel Farage was a Conservative who defected to UKIP because he tells us he is a Thatcherite. He likes competition and wants to reduce the EU laws protecting the rights of workers. UKIP is committed to scrapping rights including paid holiday, maternity leave and sick pay. These policies are in the UKIP Small Business Manifesto. Nigel Farage flogs his snake oil as the party in touch with working people, whereas the reality is that they support a range of anti-worker policies. Mr Farage is an unabashed low tax for the rich, anti union, right winger. In July 2013 UKIP’s ‘health spokesperson’ John Stanley said people should pay to see a GP. Over all UKIP has little to offer working people – except, I suppose, as a way to warn Labour to listen more and respond. I think Labour needs to wake up and engage in the argument by telling people what UKIP is really about.
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Impressed local MP Dan Byles describes ‘fantastic effort of students’
ON MONDAY June 16, 60 school children from across the UK, including Water Orton Primary School took a stand in Parliament and presented their ideas to Politicians, including local MP Dan Byles, on tackling plastic waste as part of the Wastebuster Primary Earth Summit.
North Warwickshire Member of Parliament Dan Byles, who was a judge at the event, said: “I was delighted to see that Water Orton primary school were finalists in the "Education and Awareness" category, and they came to present their project in Parliament to a panel of experts. I was not allowed to be on their judging panel, but I listened to their presentation. Sadly they did not win, but they made a fantastic effort and appeared to have a lot of fun. It is important that younger generations realise the importance of our environment, I was really encouraged by our
local students’ understanding of these issues.” The local MP Chairs the all Party Environment Group in Parliament energy and is a strong supporter of renewable energy judged the "Marine Litter" and "Design & Innovation" categories at the summit. The Water Orton pupils went on to enjoy a tour of Parliament. The event, which brought together policy makers, Members of Parliament, EU Commission Representatives, plastics industry, NGOs, charities, scientists and the media to hear from more than 60 children from schools across England who presented their ideas to help reduce plastic waste. Wastebuster, together with principle sponsor Bayer and intellectual partner PlasticsEurope organised the summit. Beginning in May, Water Orton Primary School joined other primary and secondary schools across England to explore and design practical solutions
for plastic waste minimisation across with the brightest minds of the plas- satellite event of the annual Europefour categories: Education and Aware- tic and waste management industry, an Green Week, which took place this ness; Collection System Improvement; politicians both local and global, con- year on 3rd-5th June and focused on Marine Environment; and Product servationists, and the public to work the 2014 theme of waste management Design & Innovation. After inviting together to find sustainable solutions practices and more efficient utilization idea submissions from over 18,000+ for our world of today and tomorrow.” of EU resources. A key goal is to idenschools, they were shortlisted to the Winning schools ideas will be devel- tify and implement sustainable, closed last 20 schools who all demonstrated oped and refined with the aid of Sum- loop solutions that support circular the most compelling solutions to be mit partners and supporters, and pro- economy development in which nearly presented in national Parliament so moted nationally through the Earth all waste materials are reused, recycled that the voices and ideas of these stu- Summit partner school network, or recovered. The ultimate aim of the dents, could be heard by a panel of pol- which comprises more than half the Primary Earth Summit is to promote iticians, scientists, NGOs and industry schools in England. Plans to replicate the idea of plastic waste as a precious leaders. these solutions and others in schools resource that must be managed re''We want a shared vision. Our goal is across the European Union are also sponsibly, and to encourage youth to create a platform where we bring toleadership of community-led waste underway. gether industry, governments and the The Primary Earth Summit was a reduction efforts. public to work together to not only reduce waste, but to find sustainable solutions for our future.’’ said Katy Newnham, Executive Director of Wastebuster. Alexander Moscho, Bayer UK & Ireland CEO, said: “As an organisation that values bright ideas and innovation, it is incredibly inspiring for Bayer to observe the next generation of leaders being empowered You will carry out individual programmes of care and activities through this project. We are with elderly residents, some of whom may have dementia, in thrilled to be in partnership
Dan Byles MP welcomes new cash for potholes in North Warwickshire & Bedworth LOCAL MP Dan Byles has welcomed the announcement of £1.7m of new funding in Warwickshire to tackle potholes. In total nearly £3.7m of additional funding for Warwickshire has been announced for this year, on top of the annual roads maintenance budget. Dan commented commented: “This is a significant investment into our local roads. Drivers in North Warwickshire and Bedworth can be assured that road maintenance and safety is a priority for the Government. “An additional £1.7m worth of new funding will
go a long way to dealing with the menace of potholes and fixing them. Investment in infrastructure and roads is a key part of the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan for Britain. I urge our local Council to apply for additional pothole funding from the Government in order to maintain our roads for residents.” Over three million potholes will be filled in across England with funding from the £168 million Pothole Fund, announced in the 2014 Budget. This is part of more than £24 billion which will be spent on England’s roads between 2010 and 2021 – the biggest investment in our roads since the 1970s.
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OPEN farm Sunday is a national project which has seen hundreds of farmers across the UK opening up their farm for one Sunday each year since 2006.
The project provides opportunities for everyone, young and old, to discover first-hand what it means to be a farmer and to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside. Southfields farm on Packington Lane in Coleshill, held its open day on Sunday 8th June. This fantastic event was attended by over 500 people from all over the county. Everyone who attended experienced a variety of activities on the farm. All activities were designed to educate people in where their food comes from, as well as sharing with them some of the other key areas around
Taste and See that the Lord is Good! COLESHILL Parish Church and Tower are open to visitors on Saturday 12th July from 11am-3pm.
Climb the 92 steps and admire a view of Birmingham and North Warwickshire that is unsurpassed. Can you spot your house? Take a tour of the belfry and ringing room and try ringing one of the church bells. Having descended the tower enjoy a wellearned rest with a piece of very scrummy home-made cake. Finally take your time browsing the well-stocked book stall, toy stall and bric-a-brac – who knows what you might discover? Leave happy knowing you have helped to support your local church enabling us to continue sharing God’s love here in this corner of God’s kingdom.
Southfields farm. Children and adults alike were thrilled by the tractors and trailer rides around the farm, which ran all afternoon. Another popular activity was a guided farm walk on one of the routes that is open to the general public. This walk was led by farmer John Plumb who was able to explain the various crops and farming processes involved in their production. In addition, John explained the wildlife habitats that coexist with the production of what ultimately becomes food on our tables. There was an opportunity to try wood carving and to explore a sensory play and learning exhibit. This interactive exhibit teaches children about the environment through playing with everyday objects they may find in their gardens or local woodlands. There were animals to meet including sheep, new born lambs, donkeys and bees with local honey to
sample. There was also air-rifle shooting and archery available to try. The Coleshill Town Band provided the music for the day and there was a free BBQ, where people could sample local farm meat, including lamb stew from the Southfields own flock. John stated “The day was a great success and there was a wonderful atmosphere about the place. People seemed to really enjoy being here, experiencing life on the farm and meeting the community of those who live and work around it.” It is clear from the event that Southfields is a true community farm and John is a passionate farmer who believes in linking local people with the farms on their doorstep. Hopefully this annual event will continue for years to come. Anyone interested in the farm or John’s work should contact him direct.
Getting Messy in Maxstoke On the first Wednesday of the school holidays (23rd July) from 11am – 1pm we will be hosting our summer ‘Messy Church’ at Maxstoke Village Hall.
This will be our fifth Messy Church gathering and just as last year we will aim to be outside for as much of the time as possible. Activities include mod-
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ON the 2nd August 2014 Coleshill Town Band will present a World War 1 commemoration concert in aid of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine Patient Welfare Fund.
The concert will feature music of the period and readings of contemporary press reports, letters home and stories of the Coleshill locals who were affected by the Great War. The centenary of the outbreak of World War 1 presents many opportunities for commemorative events, but none can be more significant than the connections between Coleshill Town Band and the Great War. The band was founded in the early twentieth century in the Warwickshire town of Coleshill. The founding bandmaster was Mr Albert Maybury, a cornet player. Albert grew up in the Marston Green Cottage Homes (which at the time was part of the Coleshill Estate), where he learned to play the cornet in their band. He went on to work firstly for Mr Williams and then Mr Summerfield, bakers, of Coleshill. Upon the outbreak of war in August 1914 the Coleshill Town Band held a parade, led by Mr Albert Maybury, playing patriotic airs and flying national flags through the town. They collected money for the national Prince of Wales’ Relief Fund, set up to support the families of soldiers recalled rapidly back to the forces. Less than a week later the Coleshill Town Band attended the departure of the first group of Coleshill men volunteering for Lord Kitchener’s new army. The band again played patriotic airs and marched from Church Hill to Cole End (a distance of about half a mile, down a steep hill) in procession with the cars conveying the new recruits to Birmingham. William Charles Kimberlee was one of these first Coleshill recruits. Not only was he part of the parade on 5th September 1914, but he was a member of Coleshill Town Band, along with his father Joseph, who was probably
marching with the band that day. Joseph was a local carpenter and played the tuba in the band for many years, and was also a member of the Coleshill Ringers at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Coleshill. The band continued to support the war effort as well as selected local charities, with parades and events throughout 1914 and 1915. In May 1916 they announced a parade through the town, but stressed “that owing to the call of King and country they will not be at full strength on this occasion” (Coleshill Chronicle, 13th May 1916). By this time bandmaster Albert Maybury had answered that call. He enlisted in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment at Coleshill, and on arrival in France was transferred to the 2nd/4th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Regiment. He maintained correspondence with his former employer Mr Summerfield, sending letters from the trenches, one of which was published in the Coleshill Chronicle on 25th November 1916. In his letter, Private Maybury described scenes from the trenches which would be familiar to most who served on the Western Front. However, one part of his letter will stand out for brass band members everywhere: “We have morning and evening services while we are not in the trenches, and it would be nice if we had a band to lead us. There are several bandsmen in this platoon. I only wish we had got instruments.” Driver William Kimberlee enlisted in the Royal Field Artillery and first served in Egypt on 17th July 1915. He later served in Mesopotamia with the Indian Expeditionary forces, and died whilst swimming across the Diala River on 27th July 1917. He was awarded the 1915 Star, British and Victory medals. The report of Driver Kimberlee’s death in the Coleshill Chronicle concludes by saying that he was a very devoted member of the Coleshill Town Band. Private Maybury was killed in action on the 22nd August 1917 near the town of St Julien, Belgium. He was reported missing in September 1917, but his death was not confirmed to the people of Coleshill until July 1918. Pri-
vate Maybury was awarded the Victory and British medals, and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. There was another brass band based in Coleshill in the early part of the 20th Century. The St Paul’s Catholic Home for Boys was founded in the late nineteenth century and by the early 1900’s had a Brass Band boasting at least 30 players. It is likely this early musical training moulded the careers of some of the young men who left the homes. Maurice Maher left in 1909 and enlisted in the Royal Marines Band on the 2nd February, aged just 15. By the time he was 16, he was serving with the RMB aboard HMS Lord Nelson, part of the home fleet in 1911. In 1916 he was serving aboard HMS Invincible in the North Sea during the Battle of Jutland. His ship was blown up and sunk on the 31st May 1916 with the loss of over 1000 lives, including Musician Maher. Another young man who grew up in the St Paul’s Homes was Albert Gallagher. Upon leaving he joined the 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, and was assigned to the Battalion's Drum Corps as a Drummer. His Battalion landed in Western Europe on 6th October 1914. As well as carrying and playing the drum, he would have been expected to carry ammunition and supplies to the battlefield and also to act as a stretcher bearer. Just a few weeks after arriving at the Western Front, Drummer Gallagher died of wounds received on 31st October 1914, and is remembered on the Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Belgium. He was awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and British medals. Through this commemorative concert, Coleshill Town Band will remember not only the men of Coleshill who fell during World War 1, but commemorate the enthusiasm and musicianship of Albert Maybury, without whom the band may not exist today. There are limited concert tickets available for purchase from Coleshill Library or Gascoignes Funeral Directors, High Street, Coleshill. For further information about the concert, please contact Band Sergeant Simon Toon, Coleshill Town Band: sfwtoon@gmail. com
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Come and join us at the Parish Church MOST people know Judith Fisher from her being the well known teacher of piano in Water Orton and also the organist at the Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul. On 12th July at 7 p.m. many of Judith’s piano pupils will be demonstrating their skills at this annual event. Their ages range from 6yrs to 18 yrs and some of them will have only been learning for a short time whilst others will be up to Grade 7. In addition members of the Church choir will be playing various instruments and also singing. It is a fun evening and whilst there is no charge if anyone feels moved to give a donation afterwards the resulting money will be given to Teenage Cancer Trust. Pictured: Judith after last year’s concert with three of her pupils.
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Coleshill Women’s Institute’s May meeting BY SALLY JONES
THE speaker Rosemary Prosser gave a lively talk, “One Egg or Two” revealing the lowdown on her experiences as a landlady in Worcestershire. After a
varied career which included 10 years as a policewoman, working as a farm secretary then dairy farming with her husband on her family’s Broadhill Farm at Defford near Worcester, Rosemary, realising in 1981 that they needed more money to make ends meet, reluctantly decided to start up a bed-and-breakfast business. Their first two customers were French exchange students who came for a month and spoke almost no English, while the Prossers spoke no French. “We got by with a lot of hand-waving and speaking very very slowly,” she recalled. Soon more guests followed, from all over the world, in the days when en suite bathrooms were rare and a bedroom with a wash basin
was considered a luxury. With 10 beds available, Rosemary did all the cooking, cleaning and washing herself and most of her visitors proved pleasant and appreciative, though not the German motorcyclist who booked in at short notice and walked off with handfuls of money and valuables he had stolen from his hosts. In 1984, the Prossers opened a caravan site and were amazed when their first weekend in high summer brought not the 30 or 40 people they were expecting but a staggering 259, to the annoyance of their neighbours. A group of nudists enquired about booking a holiday at the site but decided against it when they realised that there was not enough cover to shield them from prying eyes. Ann Beaty, from Packington, the WI representative for the group of local Institutes came to explain the main resolution to be debated at the forthcoming national AGM in Leeds. This was that members should encourage family
and friends to carry donor cards giving consent for their organs to be donated at their death and making their wishes known to their next of kin. The move is designed to avoid the confusion at a traumatic time that means many viable organs are not offered soon enough for them to be transplanted successfully, so that many critically ill people die because of a shortage of organs. Jane Hewitt won the competition for a Holiday Disaster story in 150 words with her account a nightmare caravan holiday in Ireland where a violent storm blew over their caravan, spilling the contents of the chemical toilet. Christine Jones was second with her story of an eventful sailing trip on Lake Windermere. At the meeting on July 8th, former policeman John Kavanagh will talk about the Enderby Murders and the first use of DNA. The competition is for an unusual vase. Visitors welcome as always.
The Car Wash Brigade ON 26th June members of Coleshill Boys and Girls Brigades staged a charity car wash on the car park of Coleshill Town Hall.
Under the supervision of Rev. Nick Parker from St. Peter & St. Pauls Church in Coleshill, the group washed dozens of cars leaving many happy customers. The event was organised to raise money for charity and following on from their last event, where the group slept outside the Church for entire night in just sleeping bags, the work they are doing is really making a difference to various causes. Well done to everybody involved. Keep up the good work.
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gratitude to Love Coleshill and the Town & Borough Councils for their support, and thank you to all the businesses that agreed to display the winning posters for us. I also think it’s important to acknowledge the Coleshill residents who have been litter picking for years – thank you!” Dominic Ferro said “ We live in a beautiful town with views that many people can only dream of, yet we have a lot of unsightly litter and issues of dog mess in public areas. NWBC do their best to keep our streets clean, but more needs to be done to stop the litter and dog mess in the first place. I’ve always said that prevention is better than a cure. This was a campaign about creating awareness and it was great to see
Local volunteers and companies lend a hand FOLLOWING on from the Keep Coleshill Tidy launch week a local resident Barbara Adams made it her mission to ensure the Memorial Park and other areas of the town we’re in top shape.
Barbara, who liaised with the Town Council, organised for free paint and brushes from the new owner of Hawthornes Hardware and then recruited two other local residents, Brian and Nick, to paint the litter bins in black and gold. Barbara then went one step further and managed to secure AMES, a company who specialize in graffiti removal to donate their time for free to remove graffiti in the park. Darren Brooks and Colin Parks spent a Thursday morning removing the graffiti from park buildings
and the Leisure Centre. Cllr Adam Farrell said “Barbara, Nick, Harpinder, Brian and AMES really do deserve a massive thank you from all Coleshill residents. There hard work has made the park an even nicer place to enjoy. The Town Council will be writing to
all of them to express our thanks for their efforts in helping to Keep Coleshill Tidy.” The Town Council, supported by the Borough Council is about to consult on the future development of the Memorial Park so watch this space.
Keep Coleshill Tidy Campaign a great success
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The campaign launched in the first week of June to tie in with the national Keep Britain Tidy week and involved a new poster campaign, community litter picks and an increased presence from Town Council staff in and around the Memorial Park. Emma Todd said: “Coleshill deserves a lot of respect. As well as being over 900 years old and riddled with history, it should be a place we’re all proud to live! I recognise that we all have different views and priorities in life, however a little more consideration before dropping litter on the floor or stepping over your dog’s number 2s, will make a big difference to the town. Witnessing the enthusiasm of local primary school children has been a pleasure and being part of something that’s to benefit our community has been quite a bit of fun I urge everyone to look for something that inspires you to contribute (small or large) towards making Coleshill a more pleasant place to live. This doesn’t necessarily have to be as grand as getting on your hivis vest and doing community litter picks! It can be as simple as taking responsibility of our own rubbish! Lots of thanks to the children of St. Edwards Primary school for their wonderful drawings. I must also express my
one school actually taking an active part in designing the wonderful posters. This is a Keep Coleshill Clean campaign for the long term and not the short and it is great to see residents get together to work for the benefit of all. Thanks need to go to LoveColeshill for providing prizes for the children who entered the competition and for encouraging local business’s to take part in the campaign. The Town Council organised three community litter picks during the week with over 20 local people getting involved. Cllr Adam Farrell said, “The Town Council was fully supportive of the campaign set up by Emma Todd. We’ve begun to get really fed up with people who drop litter and don’t pick up their dogs mess. It’s disgusting to think we have people who don’t care about the local area and this campaign and our input into it sends a very clear message; dropping litter is not acceptable and it ruins other peoples enjoyment of our outdoor spaces. The Town Council will not tolerate it and we will take action on people who offend. On behalf of the Town Council I would like to thank the people who joined in with the community litter picks and express my delight that the majority of people who joined us were under 16. Too often young people are demonised in the national press and it’s really important that locally we know that Coleshill is very lucky to have a group of young people who on the whole care about their town. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the week a massive success!”
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A CAMPAIGN led by local resident Emma Todd and backed by the Town Council and Cllr Dom Ferro to Keep Coleshill Tidy has been hailed as a massive success.
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Lady Marjorie Plumb retires from Coleshill Charity after 40 years service PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Lord Henry Plumb, Lord Aylesford, Lady Aylesford and Lady Plumb with the commemorative, engraved gift presented by Lord Aylesford. Photograph by Adrian Jones.
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Plumb, accompanied by her husband Lord Henry Plumb, were guests of honour at a ‘commemoration’ event hosted by Lord & Lady Aylesford of The Packington Estate, to mark the end of an era as a Trustee. At the reception ,Lord Aylesford spoke warmly about the dedication of time and energy that Lady Plumb had given to the charity over the forty years. He presented Lady Plumb with a gift as a token of the Governor's appreciation and announced that the Governors proposed to set aside £1k of their income annually for a Lady Plumb Award for a young person. The details would be announced after the next Governors meeting, but the idea is that Lady Plumb would decide what aspect of a young person's education she would like to reward and then she would join a panel of Governors to select a winner. “The prize would be a perpetual reminder of the contribution that Lady Plumb made to the charity and en-
able her to maintain an interest in the charity which has been so close to her heart” said Lord Aylesford. There is no question of Lady Plumb’s commitment and dedication to the Charity over the last forty years. She has considered in the region of 2000 applications from local families and organisations during that time, including applications for uniform, school trips, university books, etc. It is to her great delight that her legacy will continue as a family member becomes her successor on the Board, as nominated by the Heir at law. The Charity was established in 1958 when the proceeds from the sale of the old Grammar School were invested in an endowment to support the education of local children who were considered to be in financial need. Lady Plumb was a relatively early Trustee to the Board, joining in 1973. She was appointed by the Heir at Law, Mr Simon Wingfield-Digby, as one of their two representatives on the Board. During her time, Lady Plumb occupied the role of Chair between 1996 and 2003 before handing over to her successor Lord Aylesford, and subsequently took up the role of Vice Chair. Mr John Wingfield-Digby who
unfortunately couldn’t attend the commemoration event, passed on his appreciation to Lady Plumb saying “I would just like to thank Lady Plumb for all her hard work over many years helping local schools and families particularly during her long spell as the Chair". Lady Plumb commented “It is with great delight that my successor has taken on the role with such alacrity, and I believe, will continue to support the education of local young people with interest and enthusiasm”. The Charity meets four times a year to consider applications from families and local organisations, including all the schools in the Coleshill Cluster. To be eligible to apply for financial support from the Grammar School Endowment Foundation the family must either live in the area, or attend one of the local schools (in the Coleshill Cluster), and be under the age of 25. Families must be able to provide evidence of financial need before an application will be considered. All applications are considered on their own merit. For further information please contact the clerk on 01675 467464 or email : casamia9@ aol.com
Next Month: Part III in our series of interviews with Lord Plumb on the 25th anniversary of his term as EU President
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Why kids yoga? Lisa commented ‘Firstly, it’s tons of fun and the kids love it! But it has so many more benefits including helping children to connect to each other, and their environment, relax and focus as well as building flexibility, balance and strength’. The sessions are based around yoga stories, games, songs and activities
integrating yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation/mediation into each session. There is strong evidence to show that yoga and meditation is really beneficial to children and adults mental and physical health. And the sessions aren’t just for the kids. Parents or carers are encouraged to join is as well to make it a real family fun activity. Local mum Claire Greenwood-Dodsworth said ‘What a fun packed session it was for me and my boy. It made such a refreshing change
to be able to do something together that was a bit different and was good for both of us, physically and mentally. We can’t wait for the next one!’ Kids and Family yoga weekly sessions run on Saturday mornings from 10-11 at Nether Whitacre Hall and a weekly Summer Holidays ‘Yoga Club’ starts on Friday 25th July at Coleshill Community Centre from 10-11.30. 20% of all profits will be donated to local Children’s charities including Take-a-Break Warwickshire. Take-aBreak provides community based short breaks for children and young adults who have a disability or life threatening illness, and adults with a learning disability so bringing the kids to yoga is good for them, you and the community! Lisa also runs classes for the ‘grownups’ on a Tuesday night at Nether Whitacre Village hall, and personal sessions and workshops held at her studio ‘the yoga shack’. For further details, to express and interest or book a place contact Lisa on 07919924883 or sole2soulyoga@hotmail.com Full details of the sessions can be found at www.sole2soulyoga.co.uk or www.facebook.com/Sole2SoulYoga You can find out about the great work Take a Break do at http://www.tabw. org.uk/
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IN LAST month’s CP UB40 founder member Brian Travers discussed his musical influences and the politics that surrounded a multicultural reggae band in a very divided Britain. This month Brian talks about appearing with tribute bands . Brian Travers is still UB40’s lynchpin as their saxophonist but he’s also gaining a reputation for playing elsewhere. Stories of Brian appearing with UB40 tribute bands made national news with the gutter press suggesting Brian was on hard times and needed the cash. Not so says Brian. I ask him what the truth is about those stories and what the future holds for Brian Travers. “The tribute band thing, what happened was a mate of mine called Pete Ryder from Coventry who comes back stage when he can at our gigs has got a tribute band called UB42. He’s a fan of our that I’ve got to know and I bumped into him one night when I was DJ-ing. He told me about his band and said, ‘I bet you wouldn’t come and play with us’ and I said I would. It was a natural thing for me to say really and the conversation continued then Pete said, ‘so what are you doing Saturday then?’. I said I wasn’t doing much and he said
UB42 were short of a saxophone player for that night so I said I’d do it, thinking it was in Coventry of course. Anyway, it turns out the gig was in Ipswich! Threeand-a-half hours drive away! But we had a great night and you know I find some of the best musicians aren’t the guys who’ve been in bands for thirty years playing the same ten albums but these guys who play in twenty different bands a year. The story ended up in The Sun and they phoned me up before hand and I told them that there’s 27 UB40 tribute bands and it’s my ambition to play with them all. They printed the story so it read something like ‘fat ginger twat can’t get a gig so he needs to play with tribute bands’ and it’s just no the case. Horrible paper The Sun.” I asked Brian what was the motivation to play with tribute bands? “How else do you thank someone for going out and flogging themselves playing our music? It’s the best way to say thank you. They didn’t put that in The Sun! I get a call every week now, haha. I really do. We were on tour in Dublin recently and I came of stage and ran down the road to play with a band called Promises and Lies, named after a UB40 album. They tend to name themselves after albums. Anyway that was a great night and I’ve got more coming up.” What’s it like playing your music in
with these guys instead of UB40 and in the other groups you’re involved with? “They know where to go musically. They’re good musicians and they’re so nice. It’s the real experience of playing music without all the mixers, production, effects and monitors and so on. It’s the real deal and it keeps me on my toes. Look, I’m a saxophone player, a writer and arranger and I play in half a dozen bands. We started a great band called The Peaky Blinders about three years ago, long before the television series. We were looking for a name for the band and a mate of ours Carl Philips who runs the Moseley festival suggested The Bummers which I thought would be great, you know, rescue it from the homophobes. But the name came when a mate of mine Carl Chinn, the historian, gave me a book about local history and the gang were mentioned in there. The guys in the band are so nice that we thought it’s be a laugh to name ourselves after a gang. We play anything from jazz to bluebeat and we love it. The band are playing at Moseley festival and are on just before the Fun Lovin’ Criminals but I can’t be there for that one as I’ve got a UB40 gig and that still takes priority.” The editor of the Coleshill Post, Richard Harwood, interjects to tell Brian, and I’ll paraphrase, that it’s nice to meet
someone of his fame that hasn't got his head up his own backside. It’s what the rest of us had been thinking for some time. “You know, the longer people have been at it the better they are about it. It tends to be the younger guys that have the attitude and people say that fame has got to them and they’ve changed. In reality they’re probably just scared but by the time you get to my age you’ve learnt to live with it and it’s no big deal.” Talking of young people getting into music, the best way to get fifteen minutes of fame in the last decade has been TV talent shows and I ask Brian if he ever watches them. “Not so much. I feel for the artists doing it because they’re sincere and they want to get a break and all they can do is sing. They get a shock going on the tele. They think all their problems will be solved but their problems have just begun. Even the winner of these shows are often rejected by the public. I really do feel for them.” With our interview winding up I asked Brian about his personal career highlights and stand-out moments. “As a band UB40 always observed the cultural boycott of Apartheid-era South Africa. We got offered many times to go and play in Sun City for £1million but we wouldn’t until the boycott was
lifted. You’d be surprised at who did play their: Queen, Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey. These were people that should have known better. When Nelson Mandela was released from prison in1991 we played the concert celebrating his release. That was the special one. There were 100,000 people in the rugby stadiums watching us and the feeling there was like nothing else. But Ive been so lucky, I’ve played with Bowie, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and I couldn’t ask for much more. I haven’t listened to much of Paul’s solo stuff though, he’s a nice guy but I don’t want to have to make a decision on his music.” As the giggling fades out I ask Brian to give some advice to young musicians just starting out. “Well, there’s not the money in music now and the musicians are always the last to get paid so if you’re reading this don’t start a band with ten people in!” With that sound advice we moved to the back room of the Hare and Hounds and our photographer Adrian Jones took some stellar portraits of Brian. He seemed to genuinely enjoy talking to us and asking about where we come from, what we listen to and his life and story. We all had the feeling that there may not be a finer gent in music today than Brian Travers
The High Street eatery was one of the first Indian Restaurants to appear in Coleshill, in one of the High Street’s oldest buildings, and has managed to maintain it’s high standards for many years. Manager of Balti Cottage, Raj and Head Chef Taj commented: “It is great to recieve such a prestigious award from Trip Advisor. We pride ourselves on quality of food and customer service so to be acknowledged in this way means an awful lot to me and my team.” The Coleshill Post can vouch for Raj’s claims. On a recent visit we were extremely impressed with the quality of food and level of service. Raj and his waiters really do treat every customer with the greatest level of respect. They will advise on dishes if required and their knowledge of Indian food is second to none.
This is the latest award to be bestowed on Balti Cottage in recent years. In 2007 they won the Best Ethnic Restaurant category in the Coventry & Warwickshire Food and Drink Awards and have a 4 star rating from the Food Standards Agency. There are many reviews of Balti Cottage on Trip Advisor. JulesColeshill said: “The best curry i have ever had! I look forward to my Saturday meal all week! Chicken Sylheti Chilli is just delicious and I thoroughly recommend it but whatever we have eaten has been fantastic. My young boys also rate it as their favourite restaurant as they cater excellently for children. The service is great and you are always guaranteed a warm welcome from all the staff. Dont go anywhere else.” ElaineB posted: “Very friendly, excellent food and service. I have been here many times and the quality has always been excellent. The menu
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Thom on Film: Green Pitches to Silver Screens
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THIS month sees our tiny island going football crazy, football mad as the FIFA World Cup Tournament is decided in Brazil. Of course, as I write this, I have no idea how England are doing/have done (All fingers & toes crossed though). We’ll also be celebrating the greatest tournament in Tennis with another Summer of Wimbledon and we’ll be getting ready to watch some of the finest athletes in the world compete at
the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Seeing as everyone else in the country is in the sporting mood this summer, I’ve decided to look at some sports-based films and present to you lovely readers the gold-medal winners in my opinion. Formula 1 – Senna (2010): The first Sports film worthy of your time is the amazing documentary about the late F1 Legend, Ayrton Senna, who passed away at only 34. This film is incredible, charting Senna’s Brazilian up-
bringing, his amazing success on the tracks, and ultimately the tragedy that took his life. It’s an astonishing piece of film-making, using almost entirely stock-footage to tell the tale. A definite classic. Boxing – The Rocky Series (19762006): The first instalment of Sylvester Stallone’s boxing series, written by the man himself, picked up 3 academy awards and put Sly well & truly on the map. Focusing on a small-time fighter who gets the chance to take on the Heavyweight Champion, it’s not so much on whether he can win, but whether he can hold his own and prove himself. It’s one of those rare cases of a genuinely inspirational story. So successful was the original that it spawned no less than 5 sequels. We won’t really go into the disappointing Rocky V, other than it’s release in 1990 was believed to be the end of the series until the 6th feature, Rocky Balboa, saw the title character return 16 years later to take on the reigning world champion. Be careful when watching these films, you may find yourself cheering out loud! Golf – Happy Gilmore (1996): Remember the days when Adam Sandler wasn’t in all of the “worst films of the year” lists? Remember when he didn’t have to dress up like a woman to try and get some pity laughs out of an already tired audience? I do because I remember Happy Gilmore, a film that sees Sandler’s titular character turn his amazing hockey talents to the world of Golf. It may not be my favourite Sandler film in the world (more on that later) but it is the nearest I have ever seen to making golf genuinely interesting. Ice Hockey – The Mighty Ducks (1992): Emilio Estevez coaches a rag-tag youth hockey team to success. What’s not to love? This tale is a simple classic for many people my age.
Martial Arts – The Karate Kid American Football – The Waterboy (1984): (1998): “Sweep the leg!” Any one born after Could I have chosen films like “The Rethe 80’s that hasn’t seen this might just placements” or “The Mean Machines” for be dead inside. A young lad, suffering this category? Maybe, but this film is imfrom being bullied, is taught that there portant to me as one of the last great mois more to martial arts than just fighting. ments of Adam Sandler’s career. Here, he Pat Morita steals the show as the wise plays the simple minded Bobby, a water old Mr Miyagi who takes Daniel under dispenser for his local college American his wing. This film is extremely quotable Football team until he’s fired. He then (“Wax on, wax off”) and, like all good lends his talents to the worst team in sports movies, was heart-warming and the state, but hides even more incredible inspirational. LONG LIVE THE UNDER talents on the pitch too. This has some DOGS! Let’s just not mention the Jaden great comedy moments and is a personal Smith remake, eh? favourite. MMA – Warrior (2011): Football – The Damned United You think boxing is rough? You should (2009): check this out. The ever-growing popuA dramatisation of Brian Clough’s manlarity of Mixed Martial Arts spawned this agerial reign of his bitter rivals Leeds (betweenbrothers 5-12 years) United and proof that Michael Sheen is film, focusing on two estranged with a knack for cage fighting, compet- one of the greatest character actors that ing in the same high-stakes tournament. these shores have ever produced. He truThis movie gives quite the thrill, but the ly embodies the cocky swagger and wickstand-out star is Tom Hardy, playing ed tongue of the former Derby & Notts Tommy. The film also uses the talents Forest manager with great relish, which of genuine MMA fighters and wrestling shows through-out his time on screen. stars, giving it a sense of realism. Many suggested that the script, based Wrestling – The Wrestler (2008): on the book of the same name, gave a Mickey Rourke has rarely been on false account of what really happened in such brilliant form, playing a washed- the 44-days of Clough’s time at Leeds. up wrestling hero, reduced to working No matter though, as the film provides the deli-counter of a local supermarket. some great moments and lines, with all He barely sees his grown-up daughter of the cast being on form. A great film and lives an isolated life, but gets one with some superb character work from last chance at glory in the independent Sheen et al. wrestling scene. As a pro-wrestling fan, Honourable Mentions I was bound to love this movie, but I Cool Runnings (1993) feel that the heart-wrenching story of Caddyshack (1980) the old legend on his last legs will draw United (2011) in many. Don’t write this off as men in Looking for Eric (2009) tights play fighting because the demons This Sporting Life (1963) that Rourke’s character wrestles with are DON'T FORGET you can still vote in very real. Coleshill Post's Massive Movie Poll. Basketball – Space Jam (1996): Send in your contributions via e-mail Michael Jordan. Bugs Bunny. A basket- (Editor@thecoleshillpost.co.uk or thomball game that could decide the fate of hodkinson@hotmail.co.uk) Twitter (@ the Looney Tunes universe. It may not TheColeshillPost or @ThomHodkinson) sound like one of the greatest films ever or with the voting slip provided in the made, but I can’t help loving this one. paper.
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‘A night in the trenches’ World War 1 Sleepover at The Coleshill School Love Coleshill Saturday 13th September 2014 Mobilise at 1900 hours on 13th September Demobilise at 0900 hours on 14th September
£20 per adult - £15 per child Family ticket £60
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. To download an application form please visit the Love Coleshill website www. lovecoleshill.co.uk or visit Heads of Coleshill or Penny Johnson Flowers High Street, Coleshill. The deadline for applications is 16 July 2014
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. To download an application form please visit the Love Coleshill website www.lovecoleshill.co.uk or visit Heads of Coleshill or Penny Johnson Flowers
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Charity Family Fun Day at Coleshill Leisure Centre Sunday 27th July
The day will be aimed at families with traditional
On 7th June Love Coleshill held it’s second consecutive market at Coleshill Town Hall. The weather was not ideal with heavy showers during the morning. However this did not put people off, the Town Hall was very busy throughout the day. Once the sunshine did finally appear the bouncy castle provided by Coleshill Hub was a big attraction for the kids.
There were all kinds of stall holders from Coleshill School (Gambia Trip pictured above) to Dreamers Indian Restaurant who provided a spicy buffet. Along with The Upper Crust in the kitchen and The Little Red Coffee Cart outside the market was well catered. Please look out for the Love Coleshill Banners around the town and our adverts in the local press for news on upcoming events. Or visit www.lovecoleshill.co.uk
sports day events such as 100m race, 100m relay and 100m dress up race and races for the adults too! There will be lots more besides so if you are keen, get over to the Leisure Centre between 1pm and 5pm! Following on from this there are two fabulous
events planned to coincide with each other over the weekend of the 13th and 14th of September 2014. There will be a commemorative World War 1 Sleepover at the Coleshill School on the Saturday and a French Market on the Croft on the Sunday.
A Night in the Trenches Sleepover! THE Sleepover in association with the school follows talks between Love Coleshill members and the former Head Teacher Mr Rhatigan and will be held in the main school hall.
The hall will be decorated to replicate ‘a night in the trenches’ and there will be
crafts, a storyteller and lots more. A limited number of places will be available. The Love Coleshill team will be working in conjunction with the school and pupils from art, history, and drama among others will be involved. For full details and to apply please visit www. lovecoleshill.co.uk and if you are interested you can
obtain an application form at Penny Johnson Flowers or Heads of Coleshill or download one from the website. Tickets cost £20 per adult and £15 per child with a family ticket at £60 and this includes breakfast. Application forms must be received by mid July and places will be allocated by the end of July.
The fabulous French Market traders are back! Last year’s market was hugely successful and the town buzzed with the influx of visitors.
This year the event will once again take place on the croft and Love Coleshill is planning to tie the event in with the World War 1 theme and the sleepover. There will be the usual array of stalls from the France At Home traders including freshly baked pastries and bread, cheeses, cold meats, crepes, biscuits, music and DVDs, belts, scarves and bags, jewellery, olives and Turkish delight, provence soaps, carpets, wooden flowers and toys, clothing, not to mention hot food such as traditional ‘tartiflette (cheese and potato pie) and garlic prawns etc. There will be ‘Something to tempt all tastes and to bring something a little different to your table ‘. The Parish Church will be keeping its doors open following morning service and invites you to visit the tower and enjoy refreshments and bell ringing! Parking Issues are hoped to be overcome with the potential of a shuttle bus to ferry people to the French Market from The Coleshill School Car park and this is thanks’ to the strengthening relationships between Love Coleshill and the Coleshill School who are keen to get involved in the community.
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This clinic is being run by experienced Clinical Dental Technician Kevin Thomas in partnership with Dr. Zubair Sacranie, the practice principal at Water Orton Dental Centre.
What is unique about this service is the: • Personalised and expert clinical care • Superior quality of dentures • Clinical collaboration between dentist and dental technician • Treatment delivered by the experts who make the product A typical visit to a dentist for a new denture would usually involve the dentist sending a patient’s denture mould off to be made at dental laboratory, with no clinical interaction between the dentist and technician, and no consultation between the technician and the patient. At Water Orton Dental Centre, however, having this in-house denture clinic allows patients to benefit from the team work and shared expertise of Kevin Thomas and Dr Zubair Sacranie to achieve the most comprehensive treatment plan and best possible results for all of the following:
• Complete or Full Dentures • Partial Dentures • Chrome Dentures • Denture Repairs • Bespoke Dental Implant Supported Dentures Kevin Thomas (GDC No. 145573) has been a Dental Technician for over 35 years. He holds a City &Guild Certificate in Dental Technology, and a Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology from the Royal College of Surgeons. Mr Thomas has a relaxed and friendly approach which puts patients at ease, and draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to provide the best possible care and advice. Dr. Zubair Sacranie (GDC No. 78020) is a highly qualified and experienced dentist, particularly in the fields of cosmetic dentistry and dental implantology. He has been the practice principal and owner of the Water Orton Dental Centre since 2006. Dr Sacranie qualified at The University of Dundee in 2000 and is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Dr. Sacranie was awarded a Certificate in Implant Dentistry from Warwick University and attained his Master of Science degree in Dental Implantology from Sheffield University in 2009. He has worked extensively throughout the UK with leading cosmetic and implant surgeons, and he routinely receives referrals from other dentists in the Midlands for restorative and implant dentistry as well as facial aesthetic treatments. Dr. Sacranie is pleased to be offering this new denture service which complements his implant and cosmetic dental clinics at the practice.
“I am excited to be working alongside one of the most experienced clinical dental technicians in the West Midlands and I’m delighted to be introducing this innovative new clinic to my patients.”
For more information or to book your complimentary denture or smile makeover consultation, please contact the practice today on 0121 749 4980 or enquire via our website at www.waterortondentalcentre.co.uk
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Open Gardens OVER 15 Gardens in the Parish of Nether Whitacre. Saturday &
AREAS of shade in our gardens always present something of a challenge especially for gardeners who place emphasis on colourful plant displays. However, these is no
Sunday 12th -13th July 2014. Gardens open 1.30pm - 5.30pm (both days). Tickets from Nether Whitacre Methodist Church, B46 2EH. £5.00 per person. Children free. No dogs please. Ticket proceeds to Parkinsons and Alzheimers. Refreshments and toilets at Methodist church.
Hardy Cyclamen(Cyclamen Hederifolium)
need to despair for there are a variety of plants and shrubs that can provide some colour and texture in the darker parts of the garden. Here are some suggestions. Bugle (Ajuga reptans): Glossy dark green/purple leaves with blue flowers in late spring to early summer. Excellent ground cover. Ginger Mint (Mentha Gentilis): This is a low, spreading perennial with green and gold leaves. It grows about 18 inches and has mauve coloured flowers. Soloman’s Seal (Polygonatum Hybridum): A Taller perennial(4’)
with arching branches from which dangle pale green flowers in spring. Hardy Cyclamen(Cyclamen Hederifolium): This is a ‘plant it and forget it’ bulb that will produce small delicate pink or white flowers in autumn. The leaves remain evergreen and its self-seeding. New Guinea Busy Lizzie (Impatiens): These have dark green spear head shaped leaves and will flower in summer. Plant in the ground or in pots and don’t over-water. Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis): A reliable favourite for dappled or even deeper shade. Arched stems bear heart-shaped flowers which dangle in rows to make a delicate and delightful show in late spring. There is also a white variety ‘Alba.’ Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum): These delicate shrubs pro-
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duce leaves of stunning red in the summer and autumn and defiantly have the ‘wow’ factor. I think that they are ideal shrubs for light coloured or terracotta pots to brighten a shady corner. Give them some shelter from the wind. Its now summer and time to enjoy the garden and reap the benefit of all the hard work of the spring. Mow your grass weekly and now that the chicks have left the nests the hedges can be trimmed. An old gardener I once knew said that keep a garden looking tidy one had to remember ‘Hedges and (lawn) edges’. Don’t forget Nether Whitare Open Gardens on July 12/13! Tickets in aid of charity will be available from the Methodist Hall on the afternoons of both days.
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The Whitacres and Shustoke 66th Annual Show Saturday 26th July 10am-5pm THIS year’s show will once again be OTHER ATTRACTIONS held at Blyth Hall, Shustoke by kind The Lawmen of Bristol- a re-enacting group permission of Sir William and Lady who will have a mock-up of a western street on the showground where they will stage Dugdale. This year’s theme is ‘The gunfights and talk about the American West Wild West’ and there will be lots of and their interest in it’s history. western attractions and activities for Line Dancing Rodeo Bull Ride all the family.
It’s a coincidence that the first show was held in 1887: the same year that the gunfighter and gambler Doc Holiday died.
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In the main ring there will be two displays by the Tod Cody Wild West team and western trick riding by a member of the Company of Horsemen group. In addition there will be displays by vintage tractors, care and motorbikes as well as The Atherstone Hunt. Back by popular demand are the birds of prey of the Falcontry Centre at Hagley. There will be plenty of audience participation!
Aston Alpacas Heart of England Ferret Association Friends of Ferguson Heritage Ltd Maria Barham- a local singer with a national reputation on the country’s folk circuit. And especially for the children: Punch and Judy Face Painting Funfair and Rides ‘Wanted’ poster competition There will be trade stands with a variety of goods on offer and a wide range of refreshments provided by a range of outlets. The bar
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for this show will be run by The Griffin Inn, famous for its real ales. Schedules for the Horticultural Competition classes are available in local shops, pubs and libraries and further information can be found at the shows website www.whitearesandshustokeshow.co.uk Admission charges remain unchanged from previous years: £15 for a family ticket (2 adults & 2 children), adults £6, £3 for accompanied children (up to 16) and concessions. Parking is free and there is special parking for disabled visitors. In the evening there will be a ticket only Hog Roast on the show ground provided by Ashley Walker the Coleshill Butcher. Live music is provided by LP45. Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children which includes the food (sausage for children). There will be a vegetarian option. A limited number of tickets are available from committee members. Come along and support your local show and be part of a great tradition.
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Planning Ahead With the average price of a semi-detached property in Warwickshire at £195,559, a jump of 5% on last year, interest rates set to rise from their record lows and a determined effort by the Bank of England to reduce mortgage borrowing, now could be the ideal time to upgrade and extend your current property rather than making the difficult and costly step up the property ladder. In May 2013 the government introduced revised legislation increasing the size of extensions which can be built under homeowners Permitted Development rights. Although the Local Authority still needs to be made aware of any proposals, this removes the need for a traditional Planning Application which can be both costly and
Homes plan for old offices
BY MIKE WALPOLE NINE homes can be built on Walker’s former offices and workshops in Coleshill town centre, a planning appeal inspector has decided. Plans on North Warwickshire Borough Council’s website (the reference is PAP/2011/0393) show a small courtyard development of eight three bedroom houses and a one bedroom flat entered through a gated entrance on Coventry Road. Car parking is across the road. The houses are designed around shared
time consuming. Many homeowners are unaware of the potential their current property could hold and with careful planning and design even the darkest of areas can be transformed in to a beautiful space. At B46 Design we have significant experience in all aspects of residential development from small extensions and one off new build properties to master planning large parcels of land for national house builders. We provide a complete architectural service from planning through to construction. We are a local company and have a real passion for improving the area in which we live
ment to form the Archdiocese of Birmingham Education service.
If you have any questions regarding any planning issues or would like to investigate the potential your property could hold then please contact us via phone or email and we will be more than happy to assist.
RS Fleet Installations find a new home on the M42
areas, with private and semi-private areas for each. Permission for redevelopment of the quarter-acre site was given after the then Birmingham Diocesan Schools Commission appealed against refusal of planning permission and conservation area consent by North Warwickshire Borough Council,. Both were allowed on appeal The site is for sale at a guide price of £550,000 freehold. The Commission was merged with the Diocesan Religious Education Depart-
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DARBY Keye Property and GVA have successfully sold a 37,666 sq ft industrial warehouse / production unit strategically located just off Junction 9 of the M42 at Coleshill Industrial Estate. RS Fleet Installations have acquired
the property to support their programme of growth which could see their workforce increase from 200 to 400 strong. Lea Hodson, MD of RS Installations explained “ We needed accessible, well connected warehouse accommodation that is well placed to service our national client base and facilitate growth. It was immediately apparent that this
type of property is in very short supply, particularly the freehold variety. We wanted to own our premises and are pleased to have secured a building in this location “. Chris Keye, (pictured) Director at Darby Keye Property commented ‘ The marked improvement in business confidence across the region is having a significant impact on the take up of industrial property. Supply levels are very low and the availability of freehold options is almost non-existent. ‘ ‘ There is once again a strong desire from occupiers to own their property. However the lack of suitable options is constraining growth. We have just brought forward a 70,000 sq ft, self contained. warehouse in East Birmingham and it is available on a freehold or leasehold basis. It is situated within easy reach of the M6, the M42 and both JLR plants – accordingly, much interest is expected.’ The continued upswing in commercial property activity coupled with strong business sentiment is encouraging news for both the West Midlands and the wider economy. Yet landlords and tenants alike must remain pragmatic if they are to benefit from the improved market conditions. Darby Keye Property and GVA acted jointly for the vendor. RS Fleet Installations acted for themselves.
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IT’S on everyone’s mind at the moment with the economy improving and unemployment figures looking better. When are interest rates going to rise and your current/ next mortgage get more expensive? We have seen new fixed rate mortgages increasing for the last 6 months so a lot of the mortgage deals available currently are already based on the fact that interest rates are expected to increase. If you had asked me this question last week I would have told you it is most likely in the Autumn. This was due to the fact that during Mark Carney’s Mansion House speech earlier in the month he said rates could rise “sooner than markets presently expect”. However since making this comment he has given evidence to the Treasury Select Committee on Tuesday 24th June appearing to contradict himself. He explained the most recent data pointed to a reduction in real terms in wages in April and “that would suggest to
me that there has been more space capacity in the labour market than previously thought,” he said . Additionally the Monetary Policy Committee are now stating that whilst unemployment is falling there is more room in the economy for it to fall further before effecting inflation through increased GDP. Another concern they have is the housing market overheating. This is due to the rapid gains in value seen in London but elsewhere the housing market has not yet returned to levels of transactions from before the credit crunch although improving. However, mortgage approvals in May fell to their lowest level since August 2013, according to figures from the British Bankers’ Association (BBA). May saw 41,757 mortgage approvals for house purchase, down from the 41,934 in April. Net mortgage lending was £1.24bn, down from £1.26bn. “The heat appears to be coming out of the housing market,” said Richard Woolhouse, the BBA’s chief economist. “These are the first
mortgage-approval figures we have seen since the introduction of the mortgage market review, so it is significant they have fallen for the fourth month in a row.” However one reason for the slow down in approvals could be due to the longer time frame to apply and be approved for a mortgage following the Mortgage Market Review rather than the market slowing down. It can take weeks to get an appointment with a Mortgage Adviser if you go direct to one of the Banks or Building Societies which is why it is expected that more people will use Independent Mortgage Advisers to speed up this process. Once your application is submitted lenders are taking several weeks to approve applications if there are no significant queries. Based on applications I have submitted since the new changes came in to effect it is taking on average 3 to 4 weeks from application to approval. This is twice as long as before the changes came in to effect. The Bank of England announced on Thursday 26th June that they would also limit lenders to advancing no more than 15% of total mortgages at greater than 4.5 times
household incomes. This is likely to have the most significant effect on the London market as currently only 9 % of loans nationally are at a level of greater than 4.5 times income whereas this figure is 19% in London. This latest measure will have less of an effect outside of London and is more likely to help control the large increases in value seen within London. What all this means to most people is that mortgage rates will go up which everyone has been expecting and the only question is when. By taking out a fixed rate mortgage deal now you can secure a rate which historically is very low and have a mortgage payment which is affordable for the chosen period. If you are not yet on a fixed rate deal and are not subject to a penalty with your existing lender then you should look in to your options and you should always seek Independent Mortgage Advice. Phil Salinas Coleshill Mortgage Services Ltd 01675 467196/ 07795630520 Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
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Yoga with Kiera Workshop a Great Success
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All classes listed below are located at Sacred Heart and St Teresa Parish, B46 3EA
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Monday 10:00-11:00am, Beginners class, Mixed class 5:15-6:15pm, Beginners class, Ladies only 6:30-7:30pm, Beginners class, Mixed class 7:45-8:45pm, Mixed ability, Men only Thursday 5:45-6:45pm, Pregnancy yoga class (suitable after 12 week scan up till birth) 7:00-8:00pm, Intermediate Class, Mixed class Friday - NEW CLASS starting Friday 16th May 10:00-11:00am, Beginners class, Mixed class Saturday 10:00-11:00am, Mixed class, Mixed ability
Pregnancy yoga Yoga has shown to help relieve some of the common ailments of pregnancy such as back pain, heartburn, swollen limbs and sciatica. The yoga we do in pregnancy is gentle and relaxing and can help to reduce fatigue and tension while promoting strength and flexibility through safe and effective yoga poses, breathing techniques and relaxation. Class day/time: Thursday’s 5.45pm-6.45pm Check the website for details of other classes available, yoga workshops and for information about one to one sessions. For further details visit the website or contact Kiera: www.kierayoga.co.uk | info@kierayoga.co.uk | 07881 938 063
YOGA with Kiera has been up and running for over a year and on the 26 May 2014 organised a yoga workshop at St. Edwards Catholic Primary School. Over 50 people from Coleshill and the surrounding areas attended the three hour workshop on the Bank Holiday Monday and the attendees enjoyed a range of yoga practices. The morning started with the Ashtanga primary series which helps improve circulation, creates a light and strong
body, and brings calmness to the mind. This was followed by an hour of working on head stands, hand stands and arm balances, and the workshop finished with a relaxing 30 minutes of guided meditation. Tea, coffee, coconut water and nutritious homemade cakes was provided at the end of the day. Kiera started by providing one class on a Monday night, but now teaches 12 classes including female only and male only classes, mixed classes, pregnancy yoga and kids yoga. Whether you use yoga as the main source of your exer-
cise or as part of your weekly exercise routine everyone can benefit and get involved. Currently the classes are attended by a range of ages and abilities, visit Kiera’s website www.kierayoga. co.uk for the latest information on future events and a full class list. Photos from the yoga workshop are now on the website: www.kierayoga.co.uk/yoga-workshop-may-2014/ (Photos provided by photographer Claire Watts, claire.e.watts@hotmail. co.uk)
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Islam vs ‘the West’: A false dichotomy? With developments in Iraq (in which Islamist group ISIS have become embroiled in a campaign to overthrow the existing Iraqi establishment) following the recent ‘Trojan Horse’ scandal (surrounding an allegation that conservative Muslims were attempting to appropriate apparatus of British state education in order to impose their ideological views on pupils at a Birmingham school) it is no wonder that public anxiety towards Islam is being reflected in the mainstream media. And the more we are presented with words and images that appear to validate the view that Islam is a threat to Western values, the more our political representatives adopt language that allows them to turn this anxiety into political currency. In response to ‘Trojan Horse’ both David Cameron and education secretary, Michael Gove, invoked the idea of Britishness as a potential antidote to this perceived threat. This reaction is indicative of political traditions that construct diametric understandings of society in which everyone is obliged to pick a side. According to the rationale implied by this polarising model, if you don’t identify as belonging to one broad ranging category, you are effectively pledging allegiance to the other. As societal battle lines are drawn, those responsible for creating the economic and political structures that often precipitate cultural tensions are free to operate with relative impunity as social groups blame each other for social ills and argue amongst themselves. In this case, the structure of the debate is stretched over a framework which installs Islam at one end of the spectrum and Western culture at the other. With the debate structured in this way those who are not convinced by these imagined sides are effectively told to sit on the fence shut up. By constantly reinforcing the perception that the human race can be divided into simple, large scale categories that account for behaviour the reality that individual moral codes can influence personal agency becomes lost. The result is that sweeping terms that incorporate huge sections of the global population are used as shorthand for explaining motives that lie behind human actions. Terms like Islam, Islamist, terrorist, radical and Muslim are used by politicians and sections of the mass media interchangeably with very little attempt to articulate distinctions that exists between each definition. This has the effect of presenting the actions of specific groups as representative of Islam as a whole. The same criticism can be levelled at those at the other end of the spectrum who use the term ‘the West’ as a means of categorising people born within the orbit of modernity and secular social formations. Both of these broad categories are used to mobilise mass opinion which, in turn, provides
empowered minorities with an effective device for achieving political ends. As cultural intricacies become whitewashed by wide categories that inform assumptions about behaviour, our capacity to isolate the genuine source of social problems is hindered. Islam is a religion that encompasses around 20% of the world’s population. It is unrealistic to assume that such a vast amount of people are committed to one homogenous outlook. It could be suggested that those who seek moral guidance from the same source commit to the same code of morality, but if this were true why would there be so much conflict between Muslims globally? Take the example of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani Muslim girl who, supported by her Muslim father, defied the authority of Muslim extremists seeking to deny women the right to education. For her efforts Malala was shot in the head at point blank range by those she opposed. Malala survived and has become a prominent voice for women’s rights, openly challenging social formations that facilitate the subjugation of women. Malala’s story jars against the popular narrative that presents the oppression of women as intrinsic to Islam and illustrates that individuals within the faith often defend different values. Although this is just one example of why Islam cannot be installed as an indisputable means of explaining and predicting individual actions, you only have to look at recent events in Syria and Iraq to see that the Muslim world is not united by one all-encompassing world view. The history of western development is inextricably connected to all manner of crimes against humanity, generally perpetrated in the name of extending the scope of capitalism and its one of its fundamental bases; the right to own land. Consider the fate of native populations who didn’t recognise land ownership as a legitimate claim. Millions of Native Americans, Australian aborigines and Africans who stood in the way of this ‘western’ phenomenon were murdered so that their land could be exploited in order to benefit wealthy Europeans. Recent history has seen political and economic movements emanating from ‘the West’ that have advanced strategies designed to obliterate obstacles that impede corporate interests and their ability to access to natural resources. This free market project, based on economic theories developed at the University of Chicago, led to the removal of democratically elected governments in numerous countries including Iran (1954) and Chilé (1973), the suppression of trade unions and worker’s rights via varying degrees of brutality (Pinochet used murder and torture in Chilé whilst Thatcher used the police force to inflict a watered down more acceptable form of violence to achieve the same ends in Britain in the 1980s) and the creation of an international system of law that prioritises corporate rights over the
rights of the individual and the sovereignty of national governments. If you look at the source of disruption in many countries over the last 50 years you will find that the protection of capital wealth at the expense of social rights is a common theme. The injustice that has been precipitated by this project is seen by many as a western legacy. Now imagine if the atrocities associated to these events were attributed to you directly simply because you were born into preordained a cultural category in which a small minority advocated them. Is it fair to suggest that the accident of birth makes you complicit to these actions regardless of your own personal conduct? Some people use religion as a means of absolving themselves of moral responsibility for their actions in the same way that others seek to justify immoral behaviour by citing economic necessity. The vast majority of us don’t. So whilst we continue to allow politicians and media groups sympathetic to their political projects to dictate the dynamics of this particular debate, we are in danger of losing sight of aspects that bring problems inherent to this topic into sharper focus. Generating greater clarity is of no concern to a government ideologically committed shrinking the state. As British citizens at the bottom end of the labour market begin to fall into the cracks between austerity measures and an insecure job market they will be looking for someone to blame. For many this predicament is likely to worsen when the Bank of England finally decides to raise interest rates. Those existing on the very edge of their financial limit may find that they cannot afford to keep up with mortgage repayments. To use the Coalition’s own rhetoric, people that work hard and want to get on could come face to face with the sharp end of economic policy that places too much faith in the mechanisms of the market. As politicians have an interest in diverting public attention away from structural deficiencies that are the product of their policies, it’s no wonder that government officials continue to address issues concerning cultural friction with language that redirects angst and conjures up the image that it’s us versus them. As the debate currently stands Muslims opposed to corporate expansionism and their appropriation of natural resources in the Middle East are cast as a threat to Western values, white Britons raising concerns about the compatibility of religious and secular cultures are cast as racist and
those who refuse to pick a side are cast as deluded optimists at best and apologists of terror at worst. Unless we change the dynamics of this tired debate we will continue to shout over each other and get further and further away from any form of resolution. The only ones who will benefit from the continuation of this polarised dialogue of white noise, in which talk is power and listening is a sign of weakness, are those attempting to extend extremist agendas of intolerance. The government has a moral responsibility to dissolve imagined lines that separate populations into broad false categories that inform prejudice but instead many representatives on both sides of the divide choose to use divisive language that sets people apart. There are Muslim extremists who present the history of imperialism and its current corporate guise as indicative of an inherent evil in western society in an effort to legitimise terrorist activities. There are market fundamentalists who use their significant financial influence, via the media, to present the Muslim world as a one homogenous group determined to enshroud the planet in a veil of ultra conservative Islam in an attempt to legitimise foreign interventions that
invariably coincide with their economic interests. There are extreme nationalists who believe that Islam is a mumbo jumbo that occupies the primitive minds of populations that need to be eradicated and there are extreme liberals who refuse to accept that cultural friction presents a problematic reality. The truth is that although these extreme positions account for the loudest voices most of us lie somewhere in the middle. Our ideals and outlooks overlap and clash in a million different ways. Problems arise and their needs to be public space in which these problems can be openly discussed but until we steer away from the language of simplified categories that is propagated by those who seek to pull us apart in order to retain their positions of power, we will remain slave to their destructive projects and this exhausted cyclical debate will rumble on in the same predictable way. We all use ideals to negotiate our way through life and any ideal can congeal into extremism once it becomes ignorant to alternative perspectives. If we ever hope to find solutions to our social problems then extremism is what we should oppose, wherever it lies.
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Fundraising duo go that extra mile for charity Wainwright’s coast to coast walk proves no problem for local lads BY MARTIN BADGER
Central rescue uk is a local based group in Shard End that are trained in inland swift water rescue working reserve to West Midlands fire and rescue and with the first aid training also volunteer as community first responders to West Midlands ambulance service. We also promote water safety with lectures to young children and youths to the dangers of open wa-
Day1 Robin Hood’s Bay- Glaisedale 19 miles 9am to 6pm
AWOKE to perfect bright day at around 419am very overcast but can still see from my tent the shoreline down to the bay. Very peaceful all but the sound of a pheasant, a rather large crow and 3 men on the campsite resembling cows mooing! (That'll be load of snoring then)!
Despite a painful reoccurring cricked neck from yesterday as I climb from my 1 man tent I heard a loud crack from my neck and now have made it worse so not a good start to the day. The days walk was good, weather variable but all in all good walking weather. The journey took us through north riding forest park which took us through miles of woodland following a river. All in all a very nice walk apart from some of the major boggy moor land at the beginning!
Day 2 Glaisdale - Beak Hills 20 miles 9.10am- 5.20pm
THIS has been the most horrific day of walking, nothing to do with the hardness of the terrain merely the fact that it is just and incredibly long flat path walk firstly through moorland then entering onto a disused rail track.
This is the monotonous route of the Like wake walk! Rigid walking boots over 16 miles of hard ground and paths leading all the way to beak hill. We took a 1 mile diversion in an attempt for a pint and lunch at the lion pub on the main road but hard going under foot due to
ter. As a volunteer member of the charity based Organization we are always looking to generate funding for our cause. As part of this cause I decided to create a sponsored walk following the Coast to Coast walk of Alfred Wainwright except over all the high routes. This was over 12 days and totaling nearly 207 miles and you can see my daily journal below. Donations are still being gratefully received to aid equipment and the group can be viewed at centralrescue.co.uk. Online donation can also be made to http://www.everyclick.com/3menandnodog
hard surfaces and distance. However, Once you have walked this distance there is then 4 miles of up and down 2 massive hills back down to the valley in Beak hill. I was absolutely shattered but would not surrender to the 2 final peaks to the decent! Once back I had then discovered on both feet that skin on both ball ends of my feet were down to bare flesh. The weather had been on and off rain and majorly overcast all day. Not looking forward to tomorrow now!
Day 3 Beak Hill - Denby Wiske 20 miles 9am- 6.17pm
AWOKE very tired, aching and incredibly sore feet in blind fog. After a good cooked brekky at the farm house we set out to the first steep hills that take you straight up to the view point.
In pitch fog there were no view to be had and Sams pictures proves this but as soon as we started down the fog cleared. It then turned into an incredibly hot and muggy day. We stopped at the pub we were supposed to be camping at over the 11 miles distance mark covered but as the campsite was full and needing a good nights sleep we decided to continue on. Today was only supposed to be 11 but tomorrow was 23 so to make it easier we continued on to Denby. Feet were remarkably good considering but after walking another 9 mile to the campsite on mixtures road and dirt track I am now feeling the pains and strains. Tomorrow should be an easy day as we are off to Richmond, 5 miles road walk, 2 hours stop in Richmond and 3 miles to walk to the campsite after. Here hopes my legs are fine when I wake up! Whilst on the last 8 mile legs tired, weary and very hot we walked past a farm area with a box of
lucozade sport and flapjack plus a sign say ice creams in the barn accompanied by an honesty box. This to our delight looked just like a mirage! Far too good to be true! So on the bench provided we took five minutes out for a drink and ice-cream. Made a good time this morning on the first leg of 11 miles in 4 hours, it also felt like it. The last part of the walk was performed with iPod on loud and going for it! Feet were pounding but I was walking with the music trying to block out the pain, I really am pushing my physical endurance to its peak and in no way did I expect this to be as hard as it is. I have been reliably informed the hard stuff is yet to come, oh joy!
Day 4 Denby Wiske - Richmond 13 miles 9.30am- 5.30pm
TODAY has just been perfect! The weather was 28 degrees sunny and very hot. Walking in that heat was a mission but we decided we would do the first 5 mile of road with cross -boots on and no pack just water.
What a difference! We took 1hr 10 and then took on board some water and choccy bar then carried on the next 5 miles over farm land and tracks to Richmond where we stopped for a nice plough mans at The Olde yard arms (Denby wiske). After a brief stop we then pursued into the picturesque town of Richmond with gorgeous buildings and architecture. After picking up some supplies we then made our way the last 3 mile on a saunter to our campsite in east applegate for the best view a campsite should ever need. We over look into the valley covering the caravan site below and the river running straight through. Not to mention great hot running showers a massive bunkhouse full over appliances and large
dining table, oh and it's all ours as no one else was on site! Today has been the best day by far with lots of pictures and tomorrow, due to extra miles knocked of today has allowed us a steady 8 miles walk to reeth. I'm goin for a shower and some beers on the campsite now!
Day 5 Richmond to Reeth 8 miles 10am -5pm
This has been a beautiful stroll to through what can best be described as gorgeous dales countryside, with lovely rolling hillside through farmland and tracks. We even stopped off at a Elaine's farm tea shop who in was also attempting the coast to coast for charity but west to east. She made amazing cream cakes and pastries so natural we had a Yorkshire brew and a slice of fresh strawberry cream Victoria sponge. After we set off it wasn't long before we arrived in the lovely village green of Reeth welcome by the large hill up to the green and 4 pubs a post office and a few small shops. We headed on local knowledge to the Buck hotel for a few local beers and ciders before popping to the bakery next door for a proper ham salad roll. We stayed at the Orchard camping & caravan park. The facilities were somewhat tired and specifically a crap shower. Doubt I would wish to stop there the old guy was very hospitable even giving us chairs to sit out on. Unfortunately it was the biggest area of midges and mozzies I've ever encountered! We chose otherwise! We had evening meal at the Buck and after 5 or six pints and a gin & tonic we made our way back home to the site. That evening I fell to sleep as soon as we got in the tent, but unfortunately woke at 3.09am and then every hour till 7. Not a good end to the day!
Day 6 Reeth to Keld 8miles 9am - 2.50pm
Well there has certainly been no shortage of photo opportunities to be had today. We have had some wonderful inclines over and into valleys and the dis-used Lead mines with out building partially demolished yet foundry machinery still there. We even saw and took a picture of us sat on an old barely existent Massey ferguson tractor which had even before been pictured sat on by Sams grandad in the 60's. We have seen long flowing rivers and even more picturesque waterfalls and plenty of wildlife, The sunshine has been blistering again today and once again topped the tan. As you enter Keld there is a another waterfall under a bridge on the route and our campsite is the only one in Keld! It has a well catered shop and toilet and amazing shower facilities and a very large infestation of flying things once again! We have to pitch very high up on top of a hill over looking the poor blighters below who will be truly eaten alive by the river! We ventured up in to the village which has 1 chapel 1 phone box and a hotel with 14 room. The food there was very good, I had a Trio of lamb for main whilst Sam had salmon prawn and mackerel fish pie with a couple of cheeky Aspalls and a G&T. I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed today's adventure but tomorrow may not be as forgiving! I really hope this weather hold out as it's been beautiful for 3 days now, I'm sure the luck may run out soon!
Day 7 Keld to Kerby Stephen 12 miles 9.30- 3.30pm
Started off again beautiful hot weather but tired from a night of broken sleep from 2 dogs abscessantly barking at their own echo from 12am to 6am so awoken every hour. The walk started well through normal rolling dale farms all the way through until we came to a bring with a shire style bred horse chain to the bridge
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The day started fantastic after car loaded and got under way since a 6 am rise and shower and get all the washing finished. We headed along the road to the tracks, it was my turn to navigate so I happily took the map and off we went. Wasn't sure wether it was an easy mistake but we ended up slightly off course, mainly due to open ground and no tracks obvious plus a missing boundary wall which ended up in misdirection. To top this the heat rose up to 33 degrees whilst going over the first hillside of farmland. I'm not sure what exactly it was that started Bad Karma today but I then had some bad feelings across my heal around the 6 mile mark. After 10 miles I checked my feet, only 2 large heel blisters at the heel base of both feet! I have since spent another 10 miles of tracks and roads in agony! Just bashed along the miles left with gritted teeth and no fun at all! Tomorrow needs to be a good day!
Day 9 Shep to Patterdale 17 miles 9.30 to 4.50pm
Today has been by far the best for views out of any. The walk has taken us across farmland down to an old abbey and along the river to a massive reservoir. It has been 33 degrees at peak again with pleasant but slightly overcast sky. We had lunch over looking the dam then started our accent up to the top of our hill for the day. It was a reel hard slog but absolutely fine with the use of my sticks. Once
Day 10 Patterdale to Borrowdale 19 miles 8am to 6.15pm
Awoke feeling really bad, tired and itching from bites after a 2 hour or so broken sleep. However, This was what turned into an unbelievable pen-ultimate day! This has truly pushed to me to the last of my endurance limits. Lack of sleep and very tired from the evening before, no food and the early alarm call of 6AM. We started the ascent up Hellvelyn almost immediately after 2 km out so not really a warm up. A shuffle pace with walking poles but remarkably easier than I thought considering how tired I was. After three quarter of the way up to the summit We came to the famous striding edge which was originally planned to go over. As soon as we reached it a band of incredibly thick fog descended on us to a complete white out. We made the decision to go over it anyway! Well about halfway over the fog cleared and the views amazing and many pictures were taken straddling this mountain edge.
One we finally made it up to the top of Hellvelyn another fog band made it difficult to see so we aimed to descend ASAP. Then as soon as we had descended after taking nearly 2 hours we took 15 mins to recoup ready for the next climb. 450 or so meters incline up it which took me through yet another pain barrier. Once at the top you can see the extended ridge line we were to do. 3 more peaks but each peak had a minimum 50 -100 meter drop. We finally got to the end which then left us with another 150m climb to get to the valley the other side where we were to descend into Borrowdale. I had had it, nothing left to give. I stopped, dripping in sweat and head lowered and then suddenly a song on my playlist came on by muse and the words of "no ones gonna take me alive" came on which erupted goose pimples and basically pushed me to the top of the mountainous terrain. Once over the top I finally was told it's going to be another 5.3 km back down the valley to base? I was mortified. I finally made it down the hillside feet numb and totally battered. All I wanted was a nice bath and a sleep but was not going to find that on a campsite so we booked into dalngstrath country inn pub. Well it was ÂŁ100 for a twin room but my god worth it! Like a country club great facilities and very clean tidy. Weary I had to go for a pint first then thinking that dinner wouldn't wait I ordered a leg of lamb and mixed berry apple crumble and custard for dinner. It was absolutely mouthwatering and hit the spot. Still dirty from the days affairs and very full made my way for a clean up in the room. Bath and bed! Day was done!
Day 11 Borrowdale to Ennerdale 9.45am- 5.30pm 15 miles
Today the day after our big climb was hard but moderate ! Hard because I was still partially exhausted and aching from the day before but moderate enough to walk on a normal day with no aches and pain and a body full of energy. Weather was pretty foggy with low cloud covering the tops of all the hills in sight and a touch of rain or cloud spray. Today's journey took us from the car park at Holister pass, a disused slate quarry, over Holister crag and down the main valley. We stopped to give direction to a very inadequately dressed man and his son on the top of the crag, who was blatantly
unprepared for the climb without proper attire nor navigation equipment. We also stopped to chat with a local mountain rescue member who was out on a practice run for the day. Once through the crag were entered the valley by what was called the horses saddle( a section between points of 2 peaks) then down the valley's length to and through Ennerdale forest and all around the lake straight into Ennerdale bridge. We passed robin hoods seat on the left by the lake, a prominent feature of green covered rock. The whole walk was very arduous on the feet, with rock falls and bowlder tracks and waterfalls especially as I was wearing my proper walking boots again with un covered old blisters that were still sore and bruised. I am certainly without any doubt that this is the worst pain from walking my feet have ever under gone! The walk from the crag to the forest was a few km long so we put both iPod earphone in and double timed it to get through it a bit quicker avoiding being mozzied and once past we crossed the main bridge to the lake other side of the lake. We then had another 3 or so Km of road walking to do to complete the day, but once back to the car( parked a couple of km away from the end) we decided to stop at the hotel in the village for a quick pint and to check out for later for where we were to eat. We then made a bee-line for the B&B having to walk up supposedly public bi-passages from the road which were totally overgrown with grass so we git our trousers soaked as soon as we walked through. Once back at the farm (The cock how) or B&B we were greeted by a friendly women who made us offers of a welcoming cuppa and 4 dogs (2 sheep and 2 Rottweilers). After a wonder beef stroganoff at the pub we came back and turned in absolutely shattered as per normal a slept straight through till the sound of the dogs barking at 6.45. Time for brekky after a comfortable stay. As we are on the last final leg and due to St Bees being unsuitably un lavish as I'm told we shall be staying here again tonight.
Ennerdale Bridge to St Bees 15 miles 9.30am - 3.40pm
Today the finale, the last leg or should I say legs! After a down pour in the night it had clear but left the remains of a moody sky but dry never the less. This has been mostly made bearable by the emended weather we have had despite the day I got
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into the hills I have never seen before such dramatic backdrops before. As we descended the final hill in to the valley of Patterdale you can see its a small picturesque town with a lake to the left of the town. Once descended the campsite that had been chosen looked idyllic, a mass of sharp green grass running alongside a river. However, with water comes midges and Mosquitos and boy I was eaten alive. The showers were cold and pathetic, the toilets smelt of urine and the walls were totally abysmal. Hence I just had a quick wash and got changed. I have severe pain in the heels of my feet from the blisters and need walking another half mile to the end end of the track as Brian refused to pick us up due to wanting to preserve the underside of his car from being damaged. The pub we went to for dinner was the white lion, I had the best salad I've ever tasted with absolutely everything In it that you could possible have on a salad including pieces of orange. After we walked back to the campsite to retire for the day this as when we truly found out what a bad choice we had made, the place was swarming and the tents were actually pitched on a slope to get away from the river which actually at bed time meant you sleeping bag slid off the sleep mat. Not a good end to the day and only got 2 hours sleep. Tensions had felt high!
burnt!We have at least 9 miles off road and the rest through public highway and cycle paths. The first part of the journey relatively simple, up the road from the campsite to where wainwright describes the stone circles, not really too sure of their significance but photographed them regardless. We then drop into the valley toward Dent hill. After a couple of Km we then vere of to the right for a steep accent up Dent hill, a winding path that zigzags left to right through a wooden path rising up to about 512 meters. Once at the top we took a selfy on the cairne with the Union Jack flag in the top then started to make our way down the other side toward St Bees. Effectively I would have now called a warming up period as the stiffness of knees and bruising of the feet had subsided. I felt elated at the view from where we were totally over looking the sea and St bees head where we were heading. This was it, the last push, the final few miles and we could the destination. It was almost like walking on air and any pain I had gone through the last days had gone. I saw the goal and wanted it, so with the next few miles I put the iPod on favorite track and off we went. Great pace and next destination was the first of 2 possible pub stops we were preparing to sample at each. When we arrived at said location of the first we were horrified to see its lack of existence, merely a rowed car park in it placed. Feeling slightly subdued we carried on, but not long before we hit the second pub. The name escapes me mere to the eagerness to get in and have a pint to ease the remaining 6 mile journey to the sea. We met up with Brian to start the final jaunt from the pub and speedily resumed our normal pace to make the finish in good time for pictures. The last miles take you over the headland coastal route of St Bees sadly incredibly boring as it is just grass, sheep, or the sea. We did however capture a shot of St Bees lighthouse on the cliff top before a few cheeky cliff climbs to the open view of the beach and finale. The token ending to the walk was to dip the feet in the sea before a photo proof session on the beach. That was it we were done, What an emotional roller coaster ride. I'm grateful I have had the opportunity to be able to do this but will think twice about any possible future C2C challenges. The evening has been spent in Ennerdale hotel for a meal then drinks after at the Fox & Hounds. We have the luxury of a comfy bed and breakfast at the B&B cock how farm tonight so for me now the journey is over. If for whatever conciliation, our last day was several peoples first day. There was a group of 15 lost on the first day and didn't make it back till gone 9pm after they were retrieved by search party. There were 4 guys at our B&B who also got lost but eventually made their own way back. They were apparently reading their way via the book that Wainwright had written and working off the sketches! One of the guys had horrific blisters from un seasoned boots and basically they were totally unprepared for the challenge. I asked if they had trained for the work he said we've done a couple of weeks! We had done over a year with challenge walks and mountain climbs. When they asked us for tips what they should do next we said," I think you should go home, make proper preparation for kit and adequate navigation equipment and get themselves fitter. I said other than that you are just adding yourself to the statistics of the mountain rescue guys. To this day I'm not sure wether the guys took our advise, or carried on regardless. Here endith my story!
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we had to cross before entering real no mans land! Reluctant to let us past he finally did also allowing me to take its picture. The route finally took us onto the marshland which was totally horrific for me! 2 miles of baron marshland up an incline of dips and crevasses testing your ankles to the max and footing on what can only be described as sponge. Moss on steroids, allowing your feet to sink in to nearly 12 inches down then heather balls rock hard and giving un safe footing. To me this whole exercise can best be described as 2 hours of non stop chin ups, gasping for breathe to make the peak. After getting angry quite a bit I finally fought my way to the summit with no rest then saw in sight the trig point to the 9 standards. It was 20 minute walk away with boggy Pete pools along the way and then as if by a flick of a switch, there it was. The world in all it's glory, a full 300 degrees of view all around you of where your going to and come from. An amazing sight to see, the 9 stones laid in front and then the views around you. Here we stayed for 40 mins lunch then started the decent. We made our way into town of Kerby Stephen in a matter of minutes dipping in the river and taking pictures first then later found a place for dinner later. We finally got to the campsite where there are washing facilities for clothes so we decided to some washing here too. The campsite is very tidy with good showers and amenities with fabulously trimmed flat grounds. We had an evening meal in the town at the black bull where the food and staff were excellent and would without doubt eat there again. We met a chap from London called Steve a fellow walker traveling alone going west to east on the walk. He was saying how hard going it was but still not as challenging as the Pennie way he did. We Asked him to join us for dinner so that how we got chatting to him. Tomorrow is going to be a long 20 miler so I,need to get some rest!
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VOLUNTEERS from Coleshill Hub enjoyed great success at the recent Love Coleshill Market on 7th June. Held at Coleshill Town Hall they were tasked with entertaining local children with giant Jenga, giant Connect4, Sumo wrestling outfits and a Bouncy Castle outside (between showers!). Visitors were keen to find out about the services offered
at The Hub and were surprised at the wide range of information and support available on their doorstep. A few residents even signed up as new volunteers, however with the exciting new Visitor Centre opening on 19th July we are keen to encourage more residents to join our team and volunteer within the town. If you are interested in getting involved then please contact Helen on 01675 238309
Pensioners Club needs new members THE Coleshill Hub is very keen to support the continuation of The Senior Citizens Club. Established in Coleshill in the 1950’s by the late Mildred Maxwell who was the Matron of Marston Green Maternity Hospital together with Barry Yates of Walker Homes and Dr Jack Stewart to bring Coleshill retired residents together. The group was handed over to Townsman Ray Spencer in the 1980’s and is currently run by Larry Latimer. The Club meet every Thursday afternoon at the Old Courtroom, Town Hall, Coleshill between 2 pm and 4.00 pm. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming; you can enjoy tea and biscuits, a game or two of Bingo and sometimes a fish and chips luncheon. Every year a special Christmas Dinner is organised for the Club and all members are local, good company and keen to get together. Come along and join in, we have disabled access at the Town Hall and the room and toilets are all on the ground floor level. In the past the group had as many as 80 members, enjoying a lively social afternoon, nowadays there are around 16 members who are keen to encourage new residents and neighbours to join them for some companionship. For further information, please contact Mr Larry Latimer on 01675 462768.
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Canine Care For most of us this is our worst nightmare. Do you know what to do if your dog goes missing? Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 the local council are responsible for dealing with stray dogs found in their area. Most councils employ a dog warden to deal with stray dogs. If your dog does go missing then please notify your local council or the council for the area that the dog is missing in. This ensures that if the dog warden does/has picked up your dog they can make you aware of its whereabouts. You should also contact your local dog warden if you find a dog. It is illegal to keep a stray dog without notifying the dog warden / Council. Remember that the dog’s owner may have already reported it missing, just because it’s found unattended does not necessarily mean that the dog has no owner.
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bases where the information is stored (vets, dog wardens, rescues etc). If the information stored on the database is correct then it is easier to identify the owner and return the dog. If the dog warden is unable to identify the owner of the stray dog then it will be taken to the councils appointed kennels, where it will remain for seven clear days. If the dog does not get claimed during this time then it will be re-homed or unfortunately in some cases put to sleep. A few things to remember Even if the dog is out unaccompa-
nied, as the dogs owner you may be liable for any damage it causes whilst out unattended. Over 90% of the strays picked up in the local area have not been neutered (dogs often go on the look out for a 'mate' especially males). Ensure that the details on your dogs microchip are kept up to date. Dogs left out in the garden unattended often find ways to escape. Before allowing your dog into the garden check your garden fence is still secure. Even the strongest of fences can be blown down in bad weather. If you need to claim your dog from a council kennels there is usually a fee to pay. Please see your local councils website for a list of prices. You can report lost / found dogs in the local area to North Warwickshire Borough Council by calling 01827 715341. The council’s appointed kennels for boarding stray dogs is Ninestones Kennels in Curdworth. Until next time, Victoria Hemming.
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In response to the Earl of Coleshill Column, May Edition 2013 ‘Chavs and their toys’. I found this column extremely insulting, as a 30 year old family man i take great pride in my stereotypical so called chavmobile, altho mine comes as standard with a noisy exhaust, tinted windows and large wheels. Don't be quick to tar everybody with the same brush due to the car they drive, not all of us are involved or agree with moronic behaviour in and around the area of the A446 P.s i am surprised an article as stereotypical as this has been printed Dear Editor, WHERE exactly were the FACTS in your front page headline and the full page statement inside on the new Leisure Centre? It was precisely to STOP rumours that we asked for clarification of access and have had correspondence and a meeting with the leisure managers! But through all the political spin one FACT remains ie. “ the school have PRIORITY daytime use of the Sports hall during term time” ! Indeed , there MAY be times when the public , such as badminton , bowls players and footballers ,can use the hall during the week but only after the school has decided when they want to use it. To date there has been no decision by the school and the public are left in limbo. These are the FACTS. Yours L. Davies
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Comment of the Month..... Having just read your front page comments about the Coleshill Leisure Centre I feel I must put across my views regarding the restricted community access. While the fitness suite, squash courts and dance studio will be available to the community during school hours the main sports hall is being given priority to local schools and if Coleshill School, St. Edwards Primary, Coleshill Primary, High Meadow Primary and Shustoke Primary all require use of the sports hall, community time allocations will be severely restricted. Coleshill Badminton Group have been told by Andy Dulson, Manager of Coleshill Leisure Centre that the Head Teacher of Coleshill School is currently assessing his requirements for 2014/15 and presumably this will be done at the beginning of every future school year. The school requirements will also be reviewed each school term which means that even if the Coleshill badminton group are given a time slot during the day it could be cancelled at short notice after every term-time review which is not acceptable. We feel that North Warwickshire Borough
Council should have honoured all long term bookings for the main sports hall, and not just handed over the time allocation to Coleshill School Head Teacher with total disregard for existing users. We have all been told about the Agreements that had to be signed to get the new leisure centre but at what price to the local community leisure centre users. I quote from a recent e-mail received from Mr Rhatigan, Head Teacher: “that in the event that the schools do not require use of the sports hall during all of the core hours it will be released back to NWBC. This will be assessed on an annual basis but reviewed termly. The school will complete it’s timetable at the end of June and let NWBC know if there is any spare capacity”. Does this sound like Coleshill Leisure Centre or should it be re-named Coleshill School Leisure Centre!!! By the end of June the badminton group should know if we have been allocated a time slot – watch this space. Carol Green Coleshill resident and leisure centre user.
MARY ANN EVANS HOSPICE On Tuesday 5th July Coleshill Market Hall The support group will be holding their annual
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YEAR 11 PROM
BY BEN HOBBIS
Student Voice Director
SUMMER is a time of year of change and transition for people both professionally and personally. GCSE results released and A-Levels begin, A-Level results released and University, Apprenticeships and Jobs start. Those leaving University then use their degrees to use it to their advantage in the big wide world to seek employment or further study. One of the biggest changes that takes place this time of year is the move from Primary to Secondary School. No matter how many other kids from your primary school go to the same secondary school, you are still nervous, anxious, excited, happy and sad to make this transition. But it is a change for everyone, the students most affected by the change as it is them making this essential journey, the parents who get nervous about making the right decision over which school to choose for their child, and the teachers of the secondary school with a new batch of Year 7 students similarly for the primary teachers they lose a year group and get ready to teach a new one. It is nearly seven years since I personally have made this transition, but as a person who has acted as a mentor to three year 7 cohorts joining my school, I see the worries that students come with. However, people do just assume that it is a time where issues and worries are dealt with, when actually I spent more time dealing with happy things such as rewards, achievement and progress with the amazing contributions that young people make to their community. As I am seven years away from this transition I am now getting ready to make my next biggest transition of moving onto higher education. It was almost a year ago I started preparing for this journey. Being the first person in my family to go to university from school, made me nervous as I did not know who I could turn to give me the best advice apart from teachers. I started looking at first what course I wanted to do, where I wanted to go and who would accept me. Then come the personal statement which took about three months to write and perfect. But now looking back I realised, it wasn’t as hard I thought and would recommend it to anyone. So, some people thing change and transition is a thing to be frightened by, but it is something that can also be an exciting and interesting time of your life!
Despite the rain our year 11 students partied the night away at their long awaited Prom at the Heart of England Conference Centre in Fillongley on Friday the 27th of June.
This was a spectacular evening with our year 11 continuing the tradition of arriving in the longest vehicles they could find and the teachers joining in the fun on the dance floor. A fantastic night was had by all.
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Coleshill firm keeping it wheel! CENTRAL Wheel Components (CWC) did not invent the wheel, but they have built, rebuilt and restored it many times since it’s inception. The Company was founded in 1897 and are in the unique position of having built motorcycle wheels for every bike from A to Z in the Motorcycle Alphabet, (Adler to Zundapp). The Company proudly boasts four generations of the same family at the helm, with the current Captain of the ship being Warren Harding who as this article goes to press will be celebrating his 34th year at CWC. Warren joined the Company as an 18 year old when his father Geoff Harding had a severe and extremely debilitating stroke. Customers range from enthusiastic bikers to Original Equipment Manufacturers. CWC currently build all of the spoked wheels for Norton Motorcycles and until their “Cruiser” factory moved to Thailand in 2008, CWC used to build 1000 Spoked wheels a week for The Triumph Motorcycle Company. CWC also rebuild all the Spoked wheels for the World renowned National Motorcycle Museum (located at Bickenhill) and for the Sammy Miller Museum. Both Museums choose CWC for their restoration and rebuilding requirements because of their reputation for high quality workmanship. CWC consider no task too specialized and no job too small to benefit from both its expertise and the vast knowledge bank accrued over the past 117 years of trading. Whether it be a new rim, a blast and powder coat of your old hub, a set of spokes and nipples or indeed a complete wheel rebuild. CWC can even supply and fit tyres and inner tubes supplied via their sister company Wheelhouse Tyres, (Tel 0121 748 0000). CWC are proud to supply “trade” and retail customers in more than 60 Countries around the World. The CWC sales team handle calls and emails daily from around the Globe and indeed have built up strong relationships with many of their diverse and widely spread customer base. The UK customer base becomes more “retail” orientated by the year,
as many of the older Wheel Builders retire or sadly pass away. There is unfortunately a great shortage of wheel building capacity and capability in the UK with the younger generation appearing none too keen to get their hands dirty by way of a full time occupation. The business grows year on year, the mix of which is now nearly 50% Offroad/Motocross wheel building and just over 50% Classic wheel building. The off road motorcycle industry is growing at an astonishing rate and will soon far exceed the Classic build numbers. A “free” CWC brochure features predominantly the “Classic” side of the business and deals with the many types of rims, spokes and nipples and tyres that can be supplied to be built by yourselves or your own wheel builder onto your original hubs. (Call 01675 462264 for your free copy or download it from www. central-wheel.co.uk) CWC hope that you will keep this booklet for a few years and use it as your reference book for everything from spoke gauges and rim sizes to tyre fitment details. There is also an order form within this booklet that is designed for you to photocopy (thus leaving the original as a blank reusable document). Once photocopied, you can either fax it or post it to us (with sample spokes and/or hubs) or scan it and email it to us at sales@central-wheel.co.uk Please do not be afraid to ask a question, our info@central-wheel. co.uk email address is there to help you, or indeed call our sales “hot line” on 01675-462264. If it was easy, everybody would be doing it! The biggest issue predominantly that the CWC sales team have to deal with is lack of information. To be precise, lack of correct information. This is very often due to the many changes that have taken place to your motorcycle during it’s lifetime. Remember that even motorcycles from the 1960’s are now over 50 years old. For example think of the changes that could have occurred to a De Dion Tricycle from 1895! Original equipment hubs and rims have very likely been replaced, and it is almost certain that the spokes will have been replaced. You can-
not assume that the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) spoke dimensions stated in the original workshop manual will fit your wheel of today. There are always exceptions to any rule, but the rule of thumb that needs to be kept in mind at all times is that CWC supply and fit “replacement parts” and not replica parts. Central Wheel Components have their own brand of Moto Cross wheel, The SM Pro Platinum range. They build replacement OEM wheels for Honda, KTM, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, GasGas, Husaberg & also supply many of the leading UK & European Speedway riders with their tailor made wheels. A full brochure of MX Wheels is available to download free from the Central Wheel website www.central-wheel.co.uk Central Wheel Components have been located in the Coleshill area for the past 50+ years and have over this time grown from a very small business employing a couple of people to an enterprise employing over 50 staff (many of them local to the area) In 1992 Warren Harding decided to branch out into the unknown World of retailing Motorcycle Clothing and formed the Company Bikers World Ltd, the rest as they say is History! Bikers World HQ is on the Lichfield Road in Water Orton on the Jack O’Watton Industrial Estate and have as their next door neighbor Wheelhouse Tyres, a division of Central Wheel Components . Bikers World can equip the new or existing biker with everything from helmet to boots with jackets, trousers and gloves also on the shelves. Bikers World are Suzuki main distributors for both road and Motocross motorcycles. With a depot at Daventry which specialises in Suzuki Road Bikes. The Harding family owned Jack O’Watton Industrial Estate is also home to Chesterfield Motorcycles with whom Bikers World and Wheelhouse Tyres have an extremely good working relationship. The motorcycle business in Coleshill is alive and well, why not call in one day to see for yourself. 8 & 9 Station Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1HT.
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ON Wednesday 11th June the Business46 team, held their monthly business to business networking event at Southfields Farm on Packington Lane in Coleshill.
This event had a different feel to previous meetings as the Business46 team, consisting of Anna Plotnek of AP Designs, Penny Sheward of MCD Recruitment and Jemma James of TruTac, were keen to showcase the farm and its community driven approach. Southfields farmer, John Plumb gave an enthralling presentation on the history of the farm and their amazing community work. John’s inspiring and heart-warming presentation was well received by all attendees. Clearly evident was John’s dedication and passion for
both the farm and the pleasure it gives disabled and disadvantaged children. Everyone who attended praised John for his work and public spirited approach in wanting the farm to be accessible for all to enjoy. Marie Stephenson, a freelance marketeer commented “I was delighted to see John’s enthusiastic approach to opening up his farm to disabled school children. Everyone learnt a lot about the farm and its ethos.” Laurence Collins from Magic Accountants stated “I never knew this farm provided such great interaction opportunities for children. The educational and social benefits are clear to see.” Richard Hoyland from Central Wheels commented “As businesses it is important we give back and look at ways to support such important projects. The Business46 team are
doing a great job in bringing businesses and the community together for the benefit of all.” The Business46 team are clearly excited to see their monthly events growing but also feel it is important that businesses are aware of their responsibility to the wider community. Penny comments, “We were very grateful to John for opening up his farm to us. This was an excellent platform for local businesses to engage with each other and a vital community project.” Anna continues, “Attendees are already discussing ways they can help support the farm and Woodlands school, it is a fabulous way for businesses to get involved with projects on their doorstep.” Jemma concludes, “Today’s event showcased the power of bringing businesses and the community together. I am con-
fident this will lead to various opportunities and protect the excellent work John is doing for future children to enjoy.” In keeping with the theme of supporting local young people, Business46’s next event will be on Apprenticeships at the Coleshill Hotel on 9th July at 7.30am, price £10 to include bacon rolls and refreshments. The event will focus on the value apprentices can add to a business and why it is worth investing in young people. Attendees will learn about the services, support and grants available for businesses, including the experiences of local businesses who have taken on apprentices and feedback from the apprentices themselves. This event is expected to be busy, so to secure your place please email info@business46. co.uk.
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They are looking for any corporate or private business with a big heart that wants an apprentice but can’t afford the time needed to dedicate to training them. The new ‘Apprentice Share Scheme’ would mean that the local business would sponsor the apprentice and the CAB office in Atherstone would train them. North Warwickshire Citizen’s Advice Bureau is committed to improving the work opportunities for young people in their area and as such has outlined some key elements of training to be given. These include: • Opportunity for a young person to train as an advisor across a wide range of enquiry areas. • Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification in legal advice. • Opportunity to gain experience in a real working environment and to train on the job. • Accredited training delivered in partnership with a training organisation • Apprentice will receive support and supervision from an experienced training supervisor within North Warwickshire CAB. • Training will use a range of methods – e.g. observations, self-study packs, courses, computer-based learning, and formal assessments. • Training takes place within the environment of a modern charity delivering free advice services to members of the public. The Coleshill Post is keen to support the idea too and has kindly offered to follow the story of the apprentice’s journey throughout the twelve month contract. It’s a win - win for the company who, at the end of the twelve months would have the opportunity of employing a fully trained person whom they have helped develop, as well as the publicity that goes with it. The scheme was an idea by Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens of Apra Marketing who, after years of working for both sectors realised the potential of how collaborative working could help businesses and local charities alike. “Many businesses fund great things such as football and cricket teams and every match their brand is seen on the shirts of those playing,” she said. “This is a chance for a local business to make a difference to a young person in a slightly different way; by making them more employable. Obviously the company and the CAB will set the agenda for sharing the apprentice, but at the moment we are at the beginning of what promises to be exciting times.” Carol Musgrave, Bureau Manager said “we would be very happy to work in partnership with industry to help to sustain our new apprentice training programme here at the bureau. Our work is very much rooted in the local community and is mainly delivered by volunteers. However our training programme is so good that we would like to have the opportunity to take on an apprentice who would then be a very employable person with great transferable skills. We are presently in a Lottery funded programme which will allow us to pilot this scheme but we would like to make it a permanent part of our training programme. A partnership with the private sector would help us to do this’. Any companies interested in more information or wish to put your company forward for consideration please send your name and contact details to patricia@ apramarketing.co.uk or carolmusgrave@nwcab.org.uk
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What is RGN? THE Warwickshire Rural Growth Network provides free business support to businesses and individuals looking to start their own business, in rural Warwickshire.
Warwickshire County Council has been selected by DEFRA, as one of five counties in England to run this new pilot business support programme focusing on rural areas. You will be given a dedicated business coach, who will work with you to develop a bespoke action plan, to launch a new business or kick start business growth. You and your business coach will work through your journey, to achieve your goals. To discuss this opportunity further, please do contact us on either 07768 390148 or 07920 563781.
STEP Toe and Run attended a series of business related workshops delivered through Warwickshire Rural Growth Network’s partner, Pera Consulting (UK) Ltd.
Jane Ormrod, Owner of Step Toe and Run met Rita Booth, business coach for Warwickshire Rural Growth Network at a Vision & Strategy workshop, in February 2014. At this point, Jane aimed to establish a new business in Coleshill offering a mobile podiatry service (podiatry is the treatment of feet) and looked to Warwickshire Rural Growth Network’s start-up coaching service to help move this business idea forward. Step Toe and Run received a blend of one-to-one coaching, access to business workshops, and financial support from Warwickshire Rural Growth Network, to help buy much needed equipment and professional services. The business coaching has provided Step Toe and Run with an
opportunity to establish the business in record time and develop marketing strategies. Jane and Rita met to discuss the business idea and potential ways that podiatry services may be offered to the community. It was clear that this service needed to be mobile and delivered in the client’s home, as some of Jane’s potential clients may not be able to travel. Equally, she understood the need to establish a fixed location for her specialist sports services. Following an initial diagnostic review of the business idea, Jane and Rita worked together to set-up Step Toe and Run. The first step in this process was to develop an action plan that looked at the areas Jane needed to focus on and plan the resources required. This included setting up a bank account, registering the business and developing a website. The business focused workshops offered by Warwickshire Rural Growth Net-
work provided Jane with an opportunity to further develop her ideas and network with other entrepreneurs from the local area. Rita also supported Step Toe and Run through Warwickshire Rural Growth Network’s start-up grant application process. This grant gave Step Toe and Run an opportunity to purchase much needed equipment, giving Step Toe and Run the ability to focus on marketing and website development. With the professional support and guidance from business coach, Rita Booth, Step Toe and Run successfully launched on 1st June 2014. The business has secured a room at Coleshill Community Centre for July 2014 and is open for business. Jane is currently available for home visit bookings. Please do contact Warwickshire Rural Growth Network to see how we may help you by visiting www. warwickshiregov.uk/ruralgrowthnet-
work . “I thoroughly recommend the Warwickshire Rural Network Programme and in particular Pera Consulting’s coaching service, which provides free business advice for people who wish to start their own business. The workshop subjects are just right for those starting a business focus on issues such as: creating a website, writing a business plan and attracting customers ; only a couple of hours a month has given me the confidence and support I needed. Starting up on your own is daunting and it can feel like there are many obstacles and hurdles to overcome. I have found this service and Rita Booth’s advice to be invaluable. I am very optimistic for the future that Step Toe and Run will be a success and I can serve the local residents of Coleshill and its surrounding areas. If anyone needs a mobile chiropodist my telephone number is (01675)430077.”
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Everything began on a small scale. When Grete Häusler (1922-2007) got to know Bruno Gröning in 1950, this was to fundamentally change her life: Already at the first meeting she experienced healing from three incurable illnesses. Subsequently she became a close helper of Bruno Gröning and established communities in Austria. After Bruno Groening’s passing in 1959 she realized that the healings were also continuing. So as to preserve his legacy for future generations, and to offer the possibility of help and healing for people in need, Grete Häusler founded the Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends in 1979. If at first there were only a handful of like-minded people who came together, the end of the 1980s saw rapid growth. Today there are local communities in all European countries as well as on all continents. The Friends in these communities come together for community hours every three weeks. In the meetings which are free of charge and totally without obligation, they learn more about Bruno Gröning’s teaching. Whilst there, the interested people and those seeking help also learn to absorb an energy which Bruno Gröning called the divine power, life force or also “Heilstrom” (healing power), which comes from God. Everyone who knows its laws can freely absorb it and use it for his health. Currently there are over 79,000 Bruno Gröning Friends in seventeen hundred communities in more than 100 countries. According to the organization’s leader in the UK, 17 additional communities have been established recently as a result of medical lectures being held in major cities from Plymouth to Aberdeen (May 2014). In this way, the Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends is one of the largest active organizations for healing on the spiritual path world-wide. It is led by Mr Dieter Häusler, Grete Häusler’s son. All helpers work voluntarily The community leaders and their helpers meet in working circles to co-ordinate the tasks. They work voluntarily in their free time. The organization is financed solely by donations. There are no financial or legal obligations. The Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends is non-denominational. People from all the great world religions belong to it. Following the example set by Bruno Gröning, no diagnosis is given and there are no therapies or examinations, nor any treatment. Medicine is neither recommended, nor prescribed nor given. In a similar vein no-one is dissuaded from going to the doctor’s, taking medicine, therapies or operations. According to Bruno
Gröning, each healing is a divine act of grace. Consequently, no promises of healing are given. Medically documented healings Remarkable healings occur again and again through taking in the healing power, even from physical and psychological illnesses considered incurable. Thousands of people have already become permanently free from psychological and physical burdens through regularly taking in the “Heilstrom”. Among these are also chronic illnesses such as angina pectoris, osteoporosis, paralysis and depression. Given the wealth of children’s, animal and also plant success reports, suppositions that the healings are imagined as a result of auto-suggestion or suggestion by a third party, prove to be without foundation. From the beginning great importance was attached to the correct documentation of the success reports. Since 1986 also medical doctors have carried out this work and in 1992 a Medical Scientific Group of Specialists (MWF) was founded. Today, over 6000 doctors, non-medical practitioners and other health professionals belong to it. Doctor Gerhard Blättner, MD, the leader of the MWF, explains, “This international forum has set itself the task of analyzing, verifying and documenting healings occurring on the spiritual path according to strict scientific criteria.” The reports are centrally archived in collaboration with doctors. Two hundred of these healings can be viewed on the Internet. International lectures and awards Under the title “Help and healing on the spiritual path through the teaching of Bruno Gröning – the key to tomorrow’s health” doctors and non-medical practitioners in the Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends pass on their experiences and present medically documented and verified healings. In recent years more than 100,000 people attended the lectures on all continents. Even medical universities have extended invitations to them. On 23rd May 2013, the Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends received a special award: The World Peace Prayer Society (WPPS), a part of the United Nations Organization (UN) awarded the Peace Pole to the Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends in New York for its selfless work over thirty years. In so doing, the WPPS emphasized the importance of the Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends and the teaching of Bruno Gröning with regard to help and healing on the spiritual path. The healing of the individual is closely connected with peace for all people. Amongst the recipients of these Peace Pole Awards are such well-known personalities as the Nobel Peace Prize winners Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama and Pope John Paul II.
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Manager, Josh (pictured centre), invited the Coleshill Post to sample his food and service and we have to agree with the recent 4.5 stars awarded to them.
Another Twig on the Record Family Tree at Water Orton
A HAPPY photograph of William James Stephen McKevitt (post Baptism) son of Sally-Anne (nee Record) and Neil and third grandchild of Sheila and Stephen Record, well known local residents of Water Orton. St Peter & St Paul's Church, Wa-
ter Orton was full of family and friends when the Vicar, Rev Paul Tullett baptised William and Stephen assisted. Pictured after his Baptism is William with Paul, Stephen and his Godparents plus his two cousins James and Jessica.
Jessica Wright St. Edward’s RC School Congraulations on making your First Holy Communion on Sunday 29th June at Sacred Heart and St. Theresa, Coleshill. Love from Mom, Dad, Elle and all of your family xxxxxx
Josh commented: “We have been here for over ten years now and our standards have never dropped. We take great pride in what we do which is proven by the number of happy customers who return week on week. To be crowned number one in the area makes all the hard work worthwhile. We want to maintain that position by keeping our standards at the highest level.”
Our Indian restaurants here in Coleshill play a massive part in attracting people into the area on evenings and weekends so to have one of the best restaurants around right here on our doorstep is great for our town. The Coleshill Post would like to congratulate Josh and his team for providing us with such a prestigious place to eat. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
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THE popular Coleshill restaurant, Rajrani, is ranked number one in Coleshill out of 16 other restaurantss according to travel review website, Trip Advisor.
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PLAYERS from Marston Green u10's football team wanted to raise funds for Acorns children's charity following the end of a successful season after finishing runners up in their league and being promoted. A discussion was had and they decided to climb Snowdon, and each player needed raise funds doing their part. West Midlands police mutual very kindly helped fund the transport and clothing for the youngsters, this inspired the team as they realised it would be the funds the kids raised
going to Acorns children's charity and no other financial obstacle would be in their way. Saturday 10th May the journey began at 0650 am, the weather was awful but with their determination, will and team work in 60mph winds and very heavy rain they completed their task. It was a great effort which at times saw they lads bind to each other and huddle each other battling the elements, it would of been easy to give up at the half way house. They arrived back home at 6pm, very tired and exhausted but thoroughly ex tactic in
their achievements. At this stage they raised in excess of £1,200, to give to Acorns children's charity, .a great effort for 10 year old lads who never fail to amaze me and parents alike in there're efforts to give back. In addition to this story me (parent) mike and mick ( mangers ) will be adding to this total doing a race to the stones event which is running100km in 36 hours non stop, we are hoping to complete within 24hours so fingers crossed for this event which takes place July 19th 2014 and adding to funds raised for Acorns.
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Dahi Kachori with Sprouted Beans Bohri Paneer Samosa Samosa Prawn Aubergine Kharphatla Mussel Rasam Bhajiela Calamari Green Peppercorn Malai Tikka Scallop Lonche with Rocket Leaves & Potato Dreamers Chicken Kebab Lamb Salli
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FORMER World Middleweight champion sets his goals high and his road to helping his local community, long and smooth.
The Coleshill Post popped in to visit the Shard End boy who came good. We found out what the Former World champion is doing now he has given up fighting in the ring. Q: Wayne most fighters tend to leave the fight game and go into the dinner show, party events, yet you have stayed very close to ground level boxing. How’s it working for you and what’s your plan with the Box-Clever classes. For me as a fighter and now today as a coach, it’s always been about able to give back the sport I love, which has always gave me the biggest buzz, so been able to share and inspire the young people by coaching the sport at grass roots was something I believe I was always going to do once I had made the decision to finally retire from the sport and Box Clever is not just about making champions in the sport, but for me it’s about building champions in life, which is what I believe boxing done for me, as it helped improve so many other areas in my often troubled youth and made me want to be the best at absolutely everything I did giving me a winners mentality. Thankfully I made the right decision as Box Clever is working well and has grown from
strength to strength since I created it back in 2010 and with new classes starting on a regular basis, my plan is to keep on trying to expand as we have been doing into every Midlands area. Q: What made you stay close to the area and start these classes up? I came back home to coach, as I believed that the area, which to be fair had enjoyed good club success, but over the years had seen many of these clubs unfortunately having to close for one reason or the other and therefore felt there was a big gap which had been left with many potential champions being forced to travel further afield and box out of different areas. So it was a no brainer to at least try and give the kids the opportunity to box from a gym that was on their doorstep and also encourage even more local kids to do the same, and some who may not have had the opportunity or funds to travel to at least give the sport a go. Q: How’s it working out for you? Better than I could have imagined the classes our booming and now as an affiliated amateur boxing club in our first full competitive season we have already got our first national ABA champion a local 14 year old lad from Chelmsley Wood Brandon Jones, which has been a massive boost to all the squad as we prepare for the new season. Q: When you see some of your lot train-
ing do you get home sick for the ring or have you passed that stage? I guess like any top level fighter the urge to lace them up again never leaves you and especially as many belived I hung them up to early, but my job today is to become the best coach I possibly can be, as been the number one boxer in the country I have already done, but been the number one coach is a new and exciting challenge and one which keeps my feet firmly on the other side of the ropes. Q: How did you get into boxing and why? Probably my shortest answer ha ha I got inot through a friend who boxed at a local club and invited me to train and why well I honestly have always loved fighting for as long as I can remember. Q: In the pro game, what was the highlight of your career? Winning my first ever title against the odds the WBU World title in Manchester against the local champion Anthony Farnell, what a night that was chief support to Ricky Hatton in a sold out MEN arena in front of 500 travelling brummies and also beating the reigning British and Commonwealth champion and British legend Howard Eastman and in doing so becoming the first British fighter to ever beat him in over 12 years. Q: In hind-sight what would you change now if you could? I would have changed my managers, as
the sport is hard enough without the right guidance, which I believe I never truly had until I teamed up with one of the best trainers/managers to ever come out of the sport and Birmingham Paddy Lynch. Q: You are one of a rare number who can claim to be a World Champion Boxer from the Midlands, do you still love getting your belts down and showing them off? Without a doubt I love to show of my belts I worked extremely hard in my career to earn them and take great pride showing the kids what can be achieved with discipline and hard work the solid foundations I built Box Clever on Q: With you reaching the top level of Boxing, have you ever considered using your knowledge of the sport and making the move onto the BBBof Control. When the time arrives yes that is a natural progression for me to want to take, but it will be once I have earned the right and proved my coaching ability, by taking many kids from nothing to become an amateur champ and I would like to then try and make sure the work put in as an amateur is not wasted and is transferred over smoothly into the paid ranks. Q: Who do you follow now that you think is very good. British and aboard. I still follow many on the British scene to many to mention standing out I guess the likes of Kell Brook and Brums own Frankie
Gavin and Kal Yafai I believe all have the potential to go further than the domestic level and on the world scene my favourite fighter is Gennady Golovkin seems to have all the attributes that I try and instil in to my own fighters. Q: Where do you want to see your classes go in the next 5 years? I have already surpassed my goals, which was to get boxing and all its positive benefits back into many schools after it was abolished back in the 60’s and today we have run classes at 47 different schools in total across the Midlands region and we’re still taking more on, so I only want to continue to improve what we do and gain more schools, boxers and fans for the sport. Q: Finally Wayne tell us about your gym sessions and what you have going on there. It may sound strange to some, as we’re talking boxing, but first and foremost I would say education was paramount, so make sure to put the hard work in at school/college and come away with some good exam results for during dealing with contracts and after in retirement, so they will always have the opportunity to do whatever they wish to do in life and secondly you have to put the work in everyday in the gym, do your roadwork away from it and eat healthy and always listen to your coach and especially if that happens to be me ha ha.
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IN THE build-up to the first defence of his light-welterweight Midland title defence, Calum Cooper promised that him and unbeaten challenger and fellow Brummie Marcus Ffrench, would ‘blow the roof’ off the Holte Suite at Aston Villa’s football ground. While the roof was not quite physically blown off, the whole stadium seemed to shudder and shake at times as the pair waged war on the latest Tommy Owens show. The pair had met before in the amateurs and sparred many rounds since. When they met that Sunday afternoon back in 2010, they put on an amateur classic. Here in front of a full house, they put on a professional classic. Both came out behind southpaw stances in the first round, but it was Ffrench who struck first with a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to Cooper’s head. Ffrench (10st) was razor-sharp as he would zip in using head movement, land his heavy artillery before using his footwork to remove himself from the firing line. Cooper (9st 13 ¼ lbs) was slower to start, but towards the end of the round was finding a home for his southpaw lefts. Ffrench’s success continued into the second as his attacks began to knock Cooper’s head-back and the champion emerged from a clinch with a blood-splattered nose. Cooper began to go through the gears in the third and his work-rate he is known for began to show itself, yet his defence was still getting caught out by Ffrench’s hooks and combinations, but coach Gary Blower was pleased and as Calum sat down at the end of the third, Blower told him “he’s tiring now!” Ffrench, who had not previously been past four rounds was not boxing as though he was concerned with conserving energy – but began showing a few signs of tiredness in the fourth. Cooper meanwhile was now sliding into full swing as he began letting both hands go and seemed to be particularly targeting Ffrench’s body and seemed to steady the challenger with a shot at the bell. Ffrench was going for little walks in the fifth but wasn’t letting himself get needlessly outworked by Cooper and was a constant danger with his hooks and uppercuts. It began to seriously heat up in the sixth as both were having their successes – it was the big punching of Ffrench against the work-rate of Cooper – and both weren’t willing to relinquish their individual advantages. The seventh followed the same pat-
tern, it was coming down to whose work you preferred – until Cooper exploded in the last twenty seconds and would simply not stop throwing punches. Ffrench was trying to move his head but the champion is like a whirlwind when he gets going and both of his fists were blurring. “Calum, that was bloody brilliant!” beamed Blower as Cooper returned to his stool. The momentum seemed to have completely shifted in the eighth as Cooper seemed to have taken complete control with his work-rate and Ffrench’s work rate was beginning to drop – a fact highlighted afterwards after he had torn a bicep. However, there were ghosts of the first fight in the ninth when Cooper walked straight onto an absolute thunderous left hand. When the pair had met in the amateurs, Cooper had to survive a last-round onslaught and withstand a standing eight-count to walk out a points winner and he must have begun to suffer flash-backs. Cooper was out on his feet, and Ffrench was swinging viciously away – a feat in itself considering his injury and several times looked as though he was going to produce a sickening blow to finish it. I’m not sure how many people picked it up, but I’d like to point out that during one particular savage attack from Ffrench, Cooper’s gumshield nearly fell out. He was badly hurt and looked like he had nothing left. I fully expected him to spit it out and buy himself more time, yet he merely reached his glove up shoved it back in and prepared himself for the next wave of violence. Referee Rob Chalmers looked like stepping in and ending it several times , but Cooper would always blindly start trying to slug his way back. Lady luck smiled briefly at the exhausted champion as some tape come lose on Ffrench’s glove and Rob Chalmers led him back to his corner where Paul “Soggy” Counihan and Neil Hateley tried to rapidly fix the problem. Ffrench came back out throwing bombs but could just not find the finishing shot to put the champion away. Both came out for the last looking tired and both sets of fans were in absolute uproar as Ffrench tried to apply a a strong finish and Cooper tried to see off the exchanges and finish on his feet. The crowd applauded frenzily to the finish and it was refreshing to see the two, who are good friends outside the ring – embrace. Nobody deserved to lose on this night, but referee Rob Chalmers ruled Cooper a 96-94 victor in an incredible defence. When having the belt strapped back
round his waist he looked on the verge of collapse. The crowd were clamouring for a rematch afterwards, but Jon Pegg was quick to dismiss this idea. “I manage both, and there’s no way I’m putting them back in with each other!” Cooper improves to 8-3 while Ffrench suffers his first defeat at 6-1. Nuneaton’s Sullivan Mason opened the show and stretched his unbeaten record to 10 with an impressive 39-36 decision over Tamworth centurion Matt Seawright. Mason (10st 9lb) neglected his jab a little early on but his right hand was finding the target instantly – shaking Seawright (10st 5 ¼ lb) repeatedly before a cracker dropped him before the bell. Seawright was up but was dropped again in the second although he complained that this time it was a slip. Referee Kev Parker ruled it a knockdown though and had to administer a word of warning after the action began to get untidy. Seawright began to find his feet in the latter half of the contest and was happier to let his hands go – but ultimately all of the quality came from the younger Mason who is now considering a future at welter instead of light-middle. Seawright dips to 5-94-5. Mr Parker was also in charge when Birmingham prospect Karl Wiggins stretched his record to 3-0 with a 4036 decision over Bulgarian Danny Donchev. It was a nice little run-out for Wiggins (10st 10lb) who displayed a lovely shot selection from both fist as both a southpaw and orthodox, and also had to deal with a cut over his right eye. Donchev (10st 10lb) brought his usual style of boxing behind a crouch before unleashing the odd hook but ultimately had to consistently settle with being second best and was left with a nasty looking gash on his scalp in the third while emerging with a 5-68-1 resume. Mr Parker also oversaw Daniel Breeze and Sam Eggington record fairly straight-forward wins against Matthew Ashmole and Lewis Van Poetsch respectively. Debutant Breeze (11st 5lb), a former England International brought a lot of support and seemed to enjoy every moment of his debut. Looking nice and relaxed with his hands held low – he would whip shots in with both hands to head and body. He looked very cavalier at times, standing in front of Ashmole (11st 5lb) and letting his hands go with reckless abandon. Breeze got on his toes more in the last and was ‘Ali-shuffling’ his way to a 40-36 victory much to the delight of his fans. Ashmole is now winless in 19.
Eggington (10st 11 ¼ lb) has been viewed as a prospect for some time now – especially since Matchroom have begun sniffing around him, but the Warley prospect is showing serious promise. Opponent Van Poetsch (or Poochi to his fans and 10st 13 ¼ lb) brought an unintimidating looking record of 3-12 but it was the manner in which Eggington disposed of him which was most impressive. Right from the off there was spite in “Savage” Sam’s work and he was putting his work together nicely – not relying on single shots. It wasn’t long into the second when a big right dropped Van Poetsh in the corner, but the Gloucestershire lad bravely made his way upto his feet – it wasn’t long after however after a follow up attack before Mr Parker had seen enough and waved it off. Eggington improves to 11-2 with both losses coming via controversial points defeats in PrizeFighter. Chris Truman and Andy “D’Animal” Robinson both kept up their momentum with victories over Carl Allen and Harry Matthews, with both bouts being overseen by Rob Chalmers. Truman (10st 6lb) was very controlled and disciplined, boxing nicely behind his jab and using his nimble footwork to quickly negotiate himself out of any danger with a record now reading 11-42. Allen (10st 10lb) saw out the contest without too much bother until the last when he was boxing with a nasty looking mouse under his left eye. Truman won every round and now may perhaps get a shot at Calum Cooper. Allen drops to 19-114-7. Robinson (12st 6 ½ lb) and Matthews (12st 4lb) got straight down to business in their four-rounder and began exchanging leather from the off, but right from the start it was noticeable that Robinson was getting the better of every exchange. Robinson is never hard to find though and it wasn’t too long before Matthews was finding successes of his own. Throughout the contest the classier work was continually coming from Robinson and he was a deserved 40-37 winner. Robinson stretches his unbeaten record to 11-0 while Matthews is now 12-16-2. Tommy Owens Promotions are gathering real steam and interest – and are gaining a reputation for the cracking headliners which they are serving up, and seem to be getting better and better.The team are out again here in September, and it will be a hard task for Tom, Jon Pegg and their ever-increasing and impressive stable to top what they did here on this night.
Bellew and Cleverly share top billing in Liverpool BITTER rivals close the season on July 12 alongside Fielding, Smiths and Joshua.
Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly will take another step closer to a rematch as they share top billing at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on July 12, live on Sky Sports – part of a star-studded bill with Rocky Fielding, the Smith brothers and Anthony Joshua MBE. Bellew and Cleverly clashed in October 2011 for the Welshman’s WBO Light Heavyweight title at the same venue, and their bitter rivalry has continued to grow after the Liverpool man dropped a majority decision in his challenge and a rematch never transpired. The pair made successful debuts at Cruiserweight earlier in the year, with Bellew first to step up to 200lbs with an 11th round stoppage win over Valery Brudov in March, and Cleverly followed him in May with a two-round demolition job over Shawn Corbin. Opponents for both men will be named by Eddie Hearn at a press conference next Tuesday, and the promoter is looking forward to close a fantastic season on Merseyside. “July 12 promises to be a great night in Liverpool – as we sign off for the summer with a bang,” said Hearn. “There’s real animosity between Tony and Nathan as they aim to overcome one final hurdle before they meet in October. Anthony fights in Liverpool for the first time as a pro and Callum and Rocky will be in big step ups.” Unbeaten Super Middleweight star Fielding, brothers Paul, Stephen and Callum Smith and Olympic Heavyweight sensation Joshua will all be in action and looking to put in spectacular performances to go into the summer on a high. Tickets go on sale at midday on June 10 priced £30, £40, £60 and ringside seats at £100 available from the Echo Arena on 0844 8000 400 and at www.echoarena.com VIP tickets priced at £150 are exclusively available from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900 and at www.matchroomboxing.com
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THE Pink Collar Boxing Brand that has been a massive hit in the East Midlands over the last 3 years has become so successful that it has now spread it’s wings and brings the first Midland’s event to the Aston Villa ground. The time has arrived and around 30 ladies from the Midlands area have already commenced training to show the boxing world what they are made of after they’ve had eight weeks boxing training, which will see them also raise money for the chosen Macmillan charity, or for a charity close to their hearts. All the event fighters have already started there eight weeks of training at two gyms based in Birmingham. Twice a week they train at The Pat Benson boxing club, while they also spend time training at the legendry Kick Boxing champion Colin Treasures gym based in Bissell Street, Highgate. Training is compiled of both amateur and professional boxing techniques that were also used for the Ultra White Collar Boxing event earlier this year. After close scrutiny the ladies are being paired up against each other in
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A WONDERFUL response from the local community has seen Water Orton Cricket Club [WOCC] awash with young players for the coming season.
Unfortunately the weather has been putting a damper on matters with several cancelled matches already playing havoc with what promised to be such an important season. Levels of interest especially from youngsters has seen the club swell player numbers with the club now comfortably able to field
under 8s, under 9s, under 10s and under 11 teams. Many have come to organised cricket for the first time and are now learning the technical aspects of a game that may stay with them for a lifetime. Lee Brookes, Water Orton youth team manager said;- “The response has been well beyond anything I could have hoped for, both from the players and their family and friends. There is genuine interest within the local community and everyone comes together for training sessions and the signs are so encouraging and positive for the future of cricket at the club. We recently held a barbecue evening at
the club and the turn-out was amazing. Many clubs would envy our situation which has been commented upon by the ‘Complete Cricket’ coach, Chris Kenny, who regularly remarks on what a wonderful club it is to come and coach at”. Lee added “This is such a vital stage in the cricket lives of these players because it is now, when they are young, that they soak up the technical aspects that will hopefully translate into habits that can stay with them and help them understand, enjoy and succeed at the game for their whole lives. I have been so impressed with the rapid progress made by our youngsters, so many have come so far in such a relatively short space of time. Early results for our games have not gone our way and the challenge is to ensure that we don’t let the errors and slip-ups, which are so much a part of learning, detract us from the real progress being made. My message to everyone, players and parents alike, is a big thank you for your support. Improved technique at a game like cricket doesn’t come overnight and if we all stick with the programme the results will follow as sure as the sun will eventually shine again”.
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Coleshill CC Junior update
Coleshill Town Colts Charity Football Fun Day Despite the weather trying it's best to ruin everything - the sun did eventually shine in the afternoon. Firstly, there was an Under 11's friendly against Castle Bromwich, then lots of small sided games where under 16's paid £5 & over 16's paid £10 to play. In total we had 87 players! We had a BBQ,
Bar, Refreshments, Bottle Tombola, Raffle, Guess the number of Sweets,Miniature Horses and an auction. The Colts were raising funds for local man & one of our managers Ian Powell, recently diagnosed & receiving treatment for Hodgins Lymphoma. The day raised a massive £2400 to help Ian and his family. We would like to thank the following for donating raffle prizes, equipment, helping etc: Hurley Spice, Anchor Inn, Sa-
lon 202, Indian Lounge, Heads of Coleshill, Melbicks, Gaynor Jones, Upper Crust, Frederick Cox, Water Orton Fish Bar, Andy Holmes, Gary Stibbs, Dinky Horses, Baby Bottles, RTP, Bookers, Jean at Threshers, Jenny Wren & Anchor Pigeon Club. We apologise if we have forgotten anybody! Thank you to all the Colts who really pulled together to make it a very special day and we wish Ian a full and speedy recovery.
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COLESHILL Cricket Club Junior Season is currently in full swing. The Club’s junior teams are competing in matches in the Warwickshire Cricket Board League’s at Under 9s, Under 11s and Under 14s age groups. The Club is again offering attractive coaching and match facilities to existing and new junior member and to coincide with our 160th Celebratory Year, the Club have teamed up with Junior Coaching specialist Complete Cricket Coaching. Coleshill C.C are working in partnership with Complete Cricket. Ex Warwickshire CCC player Nick James is currently working with our Under 11s team and his coaching efforts has seen the team achieve real success in early matches played. Our Under 9s team, coached by Martin Clifford and Under 14s, coached by Daniel Bates, are also achieving success-
ful match performances. To help support our 2014 Junior Programme, the Club has been kindly awarded £900 from the Sports Relief Community Cash Grant Fund via The Heart of England Community Foundation. The Club runs weekly session every Friday evening @ Memorial Park 6PM7.30PM until mid September 2014. The sessions cover ages 6 to 14, covering Hardball and Softball practice with both Boys and Girls welcome. The Club provides fully qualified CRB coaches who conduct sessions and protective equipment supplied. The Club is very keen to work with local schools and community group, to ensure we offer local children and families the opportunity to get involved in community sports activities. For more information, please contact: Adam Harrison - Junior Cricket Manager Tel: 07921 160 248 Email: adam_harrison90@hotmail.com
Coleshill Cricket Club is a Community Amateur Sports Club, which promotes athletic and social pursuits in North Warwickshire. Founded in 1854 the club holds Clubmark status and plays in the Warwickshire Cricket League.
The club runs three sides on Saturdays in the Warwickshire Cricket League. In 2014, the clubs 1st XI will play in Division 1, 2nd XI in the Premier and 3rd XI in Single Team Div 2 East. The club also play in the Lichfield & District Sunday League Division 3.
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