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From all the directors, staff and students at Painsley Catholic College, Cheadle
Happy Christmas
Painsley Catholic College, Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH
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readers,
we have
all managed to get
towards the end of 2021 safely as we continue to
combat the Coronavirus Pandemic…
We are living through the most momentous
of times which will go down in the history
books as a Worldwide catastrophe which
threatened Mankind – it will also record how
Scientists created vaccines which came to the
rescue in the nick of time.
However, Covid is not over and we all must
continue to be extra careful as we embark on
the Winter of 2021. Please do the right thing
and get your booster jab, wear a face covering in
crowded indoor areas and continue to help each
other within the community.
We don’t know how this Coronavirus
Pandemic has affected the mental health of
adults and children over the past 20 months but
be sure there will be a significant price to pay in
the future so plans for a proper Social Care
system in the UK must be undertaken very
seriously with proper finance put in place by
the Government.
We can all remember the terrible Christmas
we endured last year so let’s hope we can all
meet up together and enjoy the festive
occasions this year – I believe we all deserve
this after what we have all been through – so
far…
As I always say at this time of the
year, we must remember the loved
ones who are no longer here with us
– perhaps we could stay silent at 12
Noon on Christmas Day, close our
eyes and whisper ‘Merry Christmas’
to those who have left us during this
horrendous 2021 and also in
previous years…
The hurt will never, ever go away,
but by acknowledging their
memories during Christmas Day, it
will make them a very special part of
the day…
To everyone, everywhere, I wish you A Very
Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New Year.
I will speak to you again in the first Voice of
2022 which will be out in late February.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of The
Voice.
Nigel Titterton
Editor & Publisher
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Happy Christmas
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A
fter last year’s plans for Christmas
fundraising were greatly reduced, the
Rotary Club of Uttoxeter is finalising
the programme for Santa’s Sleigh visits across
the town in the run up to the festive season.
The Club’s President, Roy Smith, reports;
“Although the sleigh was able to drive
through the streets last year, we were not able
to meet the children, only to wave from a
distance. This year we are looking for ways to
safely return to our normal trips around
town and reintroduce our bucket collections.”
The Club will collect funds to support its
local projects which include a “Seniors
Lunch” in the New Year, competitions in local
schools and support for environment
initiatives in the town.
Roy added;
“Our Christmas fundraising will enable
us to help many local organisations at this
time when there is a great need for
community support. We also all look forward
to spreading some festive “good will” and to
Santa raising everyone’s spirits, young and
old!”
The Club’s plans will include their
popular traditional drive through residential
areas and collections outside Tesco and
Waitrose. Additionally, for this year Santa
and his sleigh will be at the Racecourse for
the Christmas Party meeting on Friday 17th
December.
The President concludes;
“We hope that the people of Uttoxeter
will be as generous as they can be and we
look forward to, with them, starting 2022
giving help and kindness to those who most
need it.”
Rotary Club makes plans for Christmas

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B
efore Lockdown, Cheadle’s St Giles Primary
School children in Year 3 decided that the KS1
playground needed some attention!
Headteacher Mrs Wretham said: “It was a bit of a
mess, with lots of the areas being overgrown, rendering
them unsafe for the children to use. As we do not have
a large outside area, this created a scenario whereby the
children were only able to access the ‘safe’ tarmac area.
In short, the playground was boring!
“The children met with myself and the PE lead at
the time, Mr Hammersley, to see how much money we
could spare. They spoke to companies about
redesigning the playground and indeed, obtained 3 or
4 designs. Unfortunately these all came in at an average
cost of £50,000. We didn’t have these funds at the time
so we put out an appeal for any help from local
community.
“During Lockdown, companies were selling off
some of their resources and we purchased an oak
gazebo. This was the first piece of equipment that we
placed onto the Key Stage 1 yard. When the children
returned from Lockdown, you would have thought that
we had given them Alton Towers!
“The Senior Leadership Team evaluated the
designs, revisited what was possible with the children
within the school and began working with a local
parishioner, Matt Burrows, to work to improve the
environment for all the children. Matt started the work
in early October and it was completed on 10th
November. It is unbelievable. It really will change the
way we play. I cannot thank Matt Burrows enough for
his attention to detail and care that he has taken on the
KS1 playground as well as Leek United Building
Society for the generous donation we received recently
of £2,000. This will enable us to purchase equipment
for the playground and storage facilities to enable us to
keep these safe and clean. It will make a real difference
and we’re incredibly grateful for their support.
“We have now changed the times of our playtimes
so that all children are able to access the new
playground. They love it.”
Things children have said:
‘It’s amazing, I love it’
‘I love playing outside now and can’t wait to get onto
the grass, when it’s ready’
‘Can we design the bits to go on it now?’
The children now have a large grassed area,
previously inaccessible, a trim trail, a rubber path to
access all the wooded area and a balance beam with
climbing poles.
Cheadle’s Leek United Building Society Manager
Lynne Ransome commented:
“We have worked with the school for many years,
and they have always welcomed our visits to talk to the
children about money and savings, and the role we play
at the local building society. The school approached us
back in February of this year setting out their
aspirations to significantly improve the Early Years
playground.
“Prior to development, the land lay in
ruins, overgrown with nettles, muddy and
uneven, so unsafe to play on. There had
historically been very limited grounds that
were safe to play on, so we were keen to give
support towards something which would
provide much needed space and facilities for
the children to socialise and get active. At
Leek United we’re committed to giving back
to the communities we serve and could see
this project as something which would
make a positive difference for generations
to come. Work is still underway, but already
the children have a much improved setting
to encourage physical and social activity,
which has been lacking until now.
“The playground is on private school
property, however, it will be open to the Church (which
is also on the School grounds), so things like Brownies,
cubs, scouts as well as Church Fayre’s will be able to
take advantage of the new facilities and will extend its
use beyond just those that attend the school.”
Leek United Building Society donation
to St Giles RC Primary School
Leek United CEO, Andrew Healy came along in person with their Director of Lending, Helen Wainwright, and
Cheadle Branch Manager, Lynne Ransome to present the cheque to St Giles’ Principal – Mrs Wretham.
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T
ributes were paid to two former JCB
employees who were stalwarts of the Royal
British Legion during the charity’s 2021
appeal launch - the first since the pandemic.
Bill Hirst MBE (right), who died last year
aged 86, and Les Humphries (above), who died
in March aged 79, were both proud supporters of
the Royal British Legion over many years.
During the charity’s Midlands’ launch staged
at JCB’s World Headquarters, special mention of
their huge contribution was made by Annmarie
Jones, Community Fundraising Manger for the
NE and NW Midlands of the Royal British
Legion.
Annmarie’s tribute came as she also
welcomed the region’s youngest Poppy Appeal
collector, Jason Burgess, aged six, of Derbyshire
to the event.
Annmarie said: “Bill and Les played an
enormous role in the success of countless Poppy
Appeals in Staffordshire over many years and we
place huge value on their contribution. Their
legacy is secure as youngsters like Jason continue
where Bill and Les left off.”
Jason was the face of the Midlands’ 2021
Poppy Appeal as the Royal British Legion
commemorate its centenary. At the launch he
placed three old pennies – believed to be the
average donation in 1921 – into the Legion’s
newly-branded collecting tin.
Warm tributes to legends Les and Bill...
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A
t St. Thomas’ Catholic Primary School, Tean, each class is raising money for
a charity of their choice throughout the academic year. The children have
embraced this and have already raised hundreds of pounds selling cakes,
sweets, loom bands and even being paid for doing housework!
Several charities will benefit from all of their fundraising efforts throughout the
year:
Reception Cheadle Foodbank cheadledistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Year 1 CAFOD cafod.org.uk
Year 2 Dogs Trust www.dogstrust.org.uk
Year 3 WWF www.wwf.org.uk
Year 4 SANDS www.sands.org.uk/get-involved
Year 5 Cheadle Animal Welfare www.cheadleanimalwelfare.org.uk
Year 6 Cancer Research www.cancerresearchuk.org
St. Thomas’Fundraising Success...
Bobby and Hugo brought in some amazing cakes that they have made, with a little
help from their Nanny Marcia! The proceeds from the cake sales will be split between
the Dogs Trust and Cancer Research.
Left: George has been busy helping around at
home with housework chores – the money he has
earned will also go to the Dogs Trust.
Above: Ada in year 3 held a cake stall raised
money for their chosen charity of the WWF.

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R
ecently, Doveridge WI held an Exhibition which attempted to tell the story
of Doveridge and the role the W.I. has played in village life over the past
century, through photos, documents and items from home life.
Doveridge W.I. was started in 1921 and was one of the very early groups to form.
It played a significant role in village life by educating women about home economics
and useful skills such as mending boots. During WW2, they gathered fruits and
using a Canning machine sent from Canada, canned and supplied local shops. The
canning machine was one of our prize exhibits. Over the years, Doveridge W.I. has
helped raise funds for many good causes but it was a major part of the effort to raise
money to build and equip the new Village Hall in 1958. Helping to tell the story, we
had household items, clothing, toys, books and crafts from the last 100 years. It made
for a colourful display.
We were pleased to see over 200 visitors to the exhibition including several new
village residents and everyone said how much they enjoyed the experience.
Doveridge and the
W.I. - 100 Years
By Sheila Ralls

Dougie Mac calls on
local community to
take part in its
Christmas Jumper Day
H
ere’s a date for your diary - on Friday 10th December Dougie Mac is holding
its annual Christmas Jumper Day and the hospice is calling on local
businesses, schools, community groups and clubs, and individuals get
involved.
Donna Adams, Head of Fundraising at the hospice, explained, “Christmas
Jumper Day has been a firm favourite in The Donna Louise’s fundraising calendar
for many years and has been so well supported by the local community. Following
the amalgamation of the children’s hospice into Dougie Mac, we’re excited to launch
our first Christmas Jumper Day where every penny raised will help local children
and young adults, as well as adults, living with life-limiting conditions.”
“Our official Christmas Jumper Day is on Friday 10th December, but of course
you can do it on any day you choose, and it’s so simple to get involved as all you need
to do is pull on your Christmas jumper, make a donation to Dougie Mac and
encourage your friends, family and colleagues to get involved too.”
More information about Dougie Mac’s Christmas Jumper Day, including how to
make your donation, can be found at www.dmhospice.org.uk/christmas where
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ver the next few
months, the Council
will be replacing its
operational fleet with 34 new
vehicles. These are vital to the
successful delivery of the
Council’s waste collection and
street cleaning functions, and
will support other service
areas, including the Public
Conveniences, Facilities
Management, Stapenhill
Cemetery and Civil
Enforcement.
The range includes a new
fleet of refuse collection
vehicles, mechanical footway
and road sweepers, 3.5 tonne
pick-ups and a number of
miscellaneous smaller
vehicles, with the Council
taking the decision to
purchase the vehicles
themselves to keep costs to a
minimum. On-going
maintenance will be provided
via a five year contract with
Specialist Fleet Services Ltd,
working in partnership with
Dennis Eagle Ltd. This will
ensure the vehicles will remain
in excellent condition and able
to complete their required
functions to the highest levels.
The refuse collection
vehicles have been
distinctively ‘wrapped’ to
provide key messages on both
climate change and fly tipping.
Some of the smaller
vehicles will be fully electric, a
decision putting the Council
ahead of the target in its
Climate Change Declaration
and Action Plan.
Councillor Ray Faulkner,
Deputy Leader (Environment
& Housing) says:
“SFS are well established in
the local area and have an
experienced team already in
place. The contract ensures
we should always have a fully
functioning fleet. SFS is
responsible for all our vehicle
servicing, MOTs, repairs,
breakdowns and replacement
vehicles allowing the Council
to focus on providing and
maintaining the highest
standards of service for
residents.”

From all students and staff at
Thomas Alleyne’s High School, Uttoxeter
Happy Christmas
Thomas Alleyne’s High School, Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8DU
t: 01889 561820 | e: office@tahs.org.uk | w: www.thomasalleynes.uk

Issued by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetic eye screening service
offers greater accessibility
with mobile clinics
P
eople with diabetes in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire and Telford
& Wrekin now have even more choice about where they can receive their
routine diabetic eye screening.
The service, which is provided by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
has just taken delivery of three specially designed and equipped vans which will be
taking screening out to local communities.
Diabetic eye screening is a key part of diabetes care. People with diabetes are at
risk of damage from diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to sight loss if it
is not treated. Screening is a way of detecting the condition early before a person
notices any changes to their vision.
Screening is currently offered in a range of locations across the two counties
including health centres and GP practices however the team are aware that
particularly in some rural areas it is not always easy to get to appointments. The
new vans will be able to visit smaller communities and places where there isn’t a
suitable host building.
Dr Andrew Brown, the Clinical Lead for the service said: “We try to be as
responsive as possible and some of our customers have told us they find it difficult
to access this important screening as our existing centres are too far away or difficult
to travel to. Our new vans have all the latest equipment and will enable screeners to
take the service out and about to more people.”
People who spot one of the vans may notice that they have their own names.
Staff needed a way to refer to the different vans and held a ballot to choose what they
should be called. The winning names are Cornelius, Iris and Hazel!

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Windsor Park C.E Middle
School maintains its
Ofsted‘good’grading
U
ttoxeter’s Windsor Park C.E
Middle School continues to be a
good school. That’s the overall
judgment from the education watchdog
Ofsted in its latest inspection report
published on November 11th 2021.
Inspectors found the school, on
Springfield Road, is a caring and
nurturing place to learn and pupils enjoy
going to the school.
Pupils behave well in lessons, know
how to keep safe online, have lots of
opportunities to develop their interests
and talents, and value the pastoral
support that they receive.
The curriculum is broad and
balanced and pupils with special
educational needs and disabilities get the
support that they need, the report notes.
Leaders are ambitious for these pupils and regularly check that the help they
receive is working as it should.
Inspectors also found that the arrangements for safeguarding are effective and
staff really enjoy working at the school.
Lisa Wilbraham-Jones (pictured), Headteacher, Windsor Park C.E Middle
School, said: “In our school we strive to foster a love of learning where children of
all abilities can flourish. We are delighted that this has been recognised in the latest
Ofsted inspection report.”
Sarah Clark, Chief Executive Officer, Uttoxeter Learning Trust, added: “It’s great
to see pupils and staff at Windsor Park C.E Middle School thriving. That is a very
strong theme that comes through this positive report, and it is particularly
encouraging given the unprecedented challenges from the pandemic during the last
two academic years.”
For more information about the school, please Windsor Park C.E Middle School’s
website at windsorpark.staffs.sch.uk

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J
CB is investing £100 million
on a project to produce
super-efficient hydrogen
engines, the company has announced.
A team of 100 engineers is already working on the
exciting development with the recruitment of up to 50
more engineers under way as JCB targets the end of
2022 for the first machines to be available for sale to
customers.
The wraps have already come off a prototype
hydrogen powered JCB backhoe loader and a second
JCB machine - a Loadall telescopic handler - which was
also unveiled at a central London event attended by
Prime Minister Boris Johnson. JCB is world market
leader for both backhoe loaders and telescopic
handlers.
JCB’s hydrogen technology was also on show in the
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hydrogen technology comes as governments around
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needed to support the use of hydrogen to drive down
CO2 emissions.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “Great British
manufacturers like JCB are developing innovative
solutions to slash greenhouse emissions and advance
the UK’s green industrial revolution.
“It was fantastic to see JCB’s super-efficient
hydrogen engines, which could overhaul UK
manufacturing, help us to rapidly reach our climate
targets and ramp up the UK’s hydrogen economy – an
exciting area that will be essential to tackling climate
change, creating new jobs and attracting investment.”
JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: “Our sort of
machinery will need to be powered by something other
than fossil fuels. We make machines which are powered
by diesel so we have to find a solution and we are doing
something about it now.
“We are investing in hydrogen as we don’t see
electric being the all-round solution, particularly not
for our industry because it can only be used to power
smaller machines. It does mean we will carry on
making engines, but they will be super-efficient,
affordable, high-tech hydrogen motors with zero CO2
emissions, which can be brought to market quickly
using our existing supply base. These will be our
industry’s first hydrogen engines, developed in Great
Britain by British engineers. Hydrogen motors have the
potential to help the UK reach CO2 emissions targets
more quickly.”
JCB has manufactured engines since 2004,
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India. This year JCB will celebrate a major milestone:
the production of its 750,000th engine.
Super-efficient JCB hydrogen
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson refuels JCB’s prototype hydrogen powered backhoe loader today as the company
announces a £100 million investment in hydrogen engine production.

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by John Willmore, of Cheadle
His series continues from
previous Voice magazines...
I
was put on each section of skill to
learn how to repair and rebuild
items such as engines, gearboxes and
axles and also how to weld with electric
and braze with gas equipment…
I was also taught the art of vehicle
body building and this has stood me in
good stead for all of my life, being able
to use these skills learned to make a
living and to look after my own vehicles
and many of others.
I had, as you remember, always
wanted to drive lorries from a very early
age as my father had done and this was
very still much alive in me for the future.
On occasions I was able to do this at
Norman Greens but even after asking
Mr Green if I could become a full time
driver he said he wanted me to continue
as I was – working in the garage and to
continue learning – which I accepted for
the present time, but if they were stuck
he used to allow me to take out a lorry.
On one occasion occasion he asked
if I would take a load of bagged coke to
a school in Madeley. It was a very hot
day and going through the village I
noticed that there was a shop…
After unloading half of the lorry’s
load I became extremely thirsty so I
travelled back to the shop to get a drink
of Lemonade – wonderful!
However, as I travelled back to the
school I began to notice coke bags along
the roadside – yes you guessed it, they
were mine!! I knew then why coalmen
always put the scale weights on the
empty bags – yes a hard lesson learned!!
Mr Green also purchased a loading
shovel for us to use around the yard to
reload stocked items such as road salt
and coal. This was another opportunity
for me as I had used them on farm work
and Mr Green knew about this and
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However he said there is a catch –
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how to work a tipper lorry as he had just
come out of the Army and he had only
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So this was where my experience of
working with tippers on the coal screens
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Panettone Christmas Pudding Cake
E
very Christmas I make at least three cakes.
My traditional christmas cake, an
alternative sponge layer cake, and my
Panettone Christmas Pudding Cake. I always buy
a large Panettone and use the left overs for a
lighter version of Christmas Pudding and a
Panettone version of bread and butter pudding.
I have a large family and spend a great deal of
Christmas cooking, so this cake is fantastic as no
cooking is required!
You will need -
1 Panettone Cake
6 tbsp Brandy
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large free range eggs
75g caster sugar
500g mascarpone
250 ml double cream
125 ml Marsala
75g glaces cherries
125g dark chocolate chips
100g pistachios, chopped
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
To begin with you will need a 23cm
springform cake tin. Cut your panettone, about
625g, into 1 cm slices. Use about a third of these
to line the bottom of your tin, tearing off pieces
to fit and making sure there are no gaps.
Mix your brandy with the vanilla essence and
drizzle 2 tbsp over the panettone layer.
Next you will need to make the filling. Whisk
together the eggs and sugar until pale and frothy.
Gently whisk in the mascarpone and double
cream, then gradually whisk in the Marsala. Keep
whisking until the mixture is thick. Remove 250
ml, cover and put in the fridge - this is for the
topping and is not needed until the cake is served.
Into the remainder of the cream mixture, add
the glace cherries, 100g of chocolate chips and
75g of the chopped pistachios and fold in. Use
half of the cream to cover the panettone layer in
your cake tin. Use another third of the panettone
slices to cover the cream, once again making sure
there are no gaps. Drizzle over another 2 tbsp of
your brandy and vanilla.
Spoon over the remainder of your cream and
spread evenly. Top with your final layer of
panettone and drizzle the remaining brandy
mixture. Cover tightly with cling film and place
in your fridge overnight.
When you are ready to serve, unmould your
cake and place on a serving plate or cake stand.
Spread over your reserved cream mixture. Then
finally, scatter the remaining chocolate chips and
pistachios all over the cake, along with the
pomegranate seeds.
This cake is rich, but still quite light. It will
last a couple of days in the fridge, but we rarely
get any leftovers! Happy Christmas.
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Pet Beds
A
t the end of my previous article, where I talked
about making and using T-shirt yarn, I
mentioned keeping any discarded jumpers and
pillows/cushions.
Every winter, I like to make and pass on upcycled
items to animal charities. A lot of fundraising happens
at this time of year. Pet Beds, made from upcycled
jumpers and pillows are a relatively low cost option for
this kind of project. Although they use basic sewing,
it is not a difficult make and is very rewarding when
you get to hand them over.
This is not exclusively a jumper make. Sweatshirts
and jackets can also be used but these would need
neater stitching because the stitches will not be buried
in the pile of the fabric as happens with a knitted
garment. Lengths of yarn is the best choice for
jumpers, where a cotton or polyester thread is best for
sweatshirts etc.
Before starting the project, wash and dry a jumper
and pillow. Take the outer bag off the pillow. Let the
fun begin…
1. Turn the jumper inside out. Sew a line of stitches
along the top, from the top of the sleeve across to
the same point on the opposite sleeve, sewing
underneath the neck opening.
2. Turn the jumper right side out. You will now have
a straight top edge. Sew a line of stitching straight
across from underarm to opposite underarm. Cut
the pillow the length of the jumper body, measured
down from the underarm stitching. Add the pillow
to the main body of the jumper and the sew
together the bottom of the jumper.
3. Using the remaining pillow stuffing, pull it into
small(ish) sections and fill the sleeves/shoulder
section of the jumper.
4. Wrap the arms around the outside edge of the
stuffed centre. Fold in the cuffs and sew both arms
together at the front.
5. Turn the bed upside down and sew the centre
section to the underside of the sleeves. This creates
the raised section around the outside of the bed.
6. Add pet to enjoy the cosy wrap around bed.
Do have a go at this very quick (no more than a
couple of hours) project. As mentioned before, these
are great items to donate to animal charities for
fundraising. Have fun over the festive season. I look
forward to many more makes in the New Year.
1. Sew along top, under neck 2. Sew a line of stitching straight across from underarm
to opposite underarm
3. Stuff the arms and shoulders
4 Wrap around arms sew cuffs 5 Sew around the base/sleeves 6. One in, one
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Ginny’s Community Corner
by Ginny Gibson of Uttoxeter
I
got a phone call last week that haunted me, it was
from a very polite, but seemingly frightened man,
who asked if I knew how to access the food banks.
Because I was busy doing budgets for work, my brain
didn’t engage straight away, but then I suddenly heard
the fear and I stopped what I was doing and listened.
All he wanted to know was how to access the service,
he had already made a number of calls, with no actual
place to go, just more phone numbers, but he needed
food.
Because I had written about foodbanks last year, I
knew about Heath Community Centre, Holly Road,
Uttoxeter who give out food parcels and I gave him the
details, but it struck me that the information needs to
be out there again, so forgive me, but part of this article
is a repeat.
Unfortunately to get help from the most foodbanks,
you have to get into the administration system and get
a Referral, this can take time. Each food bank works
with different frontline professionals, like doctors,
health visitors, social workers, housing associations and
Citizens Advice. These professionals will be able to
refer you to a food bank and give you a food bank
voucher if they think you need emergency food.
However, if you need immediate help, without a
referral, then one place in Uttoxeter to go is The Heath
Community Centre, which runs the Helping Hands
Community Cupboard, en-gb.facebook.com/uttheath/
It is a place to collect food that has been donated by
local residents, local businesses and local supermarkets
and you can collect it from them, but please ring first.
Their number is 07548 687 632 or email address is
helpinghands@uhcc.co.uk. There full address is Holly
Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7DP.
This Heath Community Centre is an emergency
stop gap though, so you then need to get registered for
a referral, so that you can go to the official food banks.
I did say it was an administration system.
So next, you need to call 0808 2082138 for free
(open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) to talk
confidentially to a trained Citizens Advice adviser.
They can issue you with a food bank voucher so that
you can get an emergency food parcel. They will also
talk to you about the problems you’re facing and
provide support to help you manage your money,
navigate the benefits system, and identify any other
grants you might be entitled to. The system is
complicated, so getting support and advice is essential.
Renew Church runs a referral-based Food Bank in
Uttoxeter and the surrounding villages, so you need to
get a referral before approaching them, but their
contact details are: 01889 567016 or email
info@renewchurch.co.uk they believe it really is an
honour to reach out to our local community and help
people in their time of need.
Cheadle and District Food bank is run from Guild
Hall, Tape Street, Cheadle ST10 1BG and can be
contacted by calling 07902 835158, pm@
cheadledistrict.foodbank.org.uk or visit the website
cheadledistrict.foodbank.org.uk/ They are open
Wednesday 9.30am – 11.30am and Friday 1.30pm –
3pm. Remember you need a food voucher to get food
from them, so ensure you have been referred to get the
voucher.
Rugeley Foodbank is based at Rugeley Community
Centre, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley WS15 2HX – contact
them on 07528 447504. Visit their website
rugeley.foodbank.org.uk or email info@rugeley.
foodbank.org.uk They are open Tuesday and Friday
2pm -4pm, again a referral is needed.
Stoke on Trent Foodbank, Magdalen Road, Blurton,
Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3HS, have 14 centres around the
city. Call them 01782 317942, or visit their website
stokeontrent.foodbank.org.uk or send them an email
info@stokeontrent.foodbank.org.uk
If you visit the Trussell Trust website
(www.trusselltrust.org/) you will find they give the
following information about Food Banks: Food banks
provide a minimum of three days’ emergency food to
people in crisis, alongside additional support. Food
banks work with frontline professionals to identify
people who need support and give them a food bank
voucher. These professionals include local agencies like
children’s centres, housing associations, advice
charities, and mental health teams, who are best placed
to assess need. Once someone has been referred, they
can exchange their voucher at their nearest food bank
for an emergency food parcel containing a minimum
of three days’ nutritionally balanced food. Food banks
are designed to provide short-term, emergency support
with food during a crisis. They aim to relieve that
immediate pressure by providing food, but also offer
additional support so that people don’t need to use the
food bank again in the future.
I hope this information is of help if you need food,
but if you are in the position that you are able to make
a donation to food banks in your area, then they always
need the following:
Cereal, Soup, Pasta, Rice, Tinned tomatoes/ pasta
sauce, Lentils, beans and pulses, Tinned meat and
Tuna, Tinned vegetables, Tea/coffee, Tinned fruit,
Biscuits, UHT milk, Fruit juice. Plus they need non
food items, Toiletries – deodorant, toilet paper, shower
gel, shaving gel, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, tooth
paste, hand wipes. Household items – laundry liquid
detergent, laundry powder, washing up liquid.
Feminine products – sanitary towels and tampons.
Baby supplies – nappies, baby wipes and baby food.
Face masks and hand sanitiser.
All I can hope, is that the gentleman who called did
get to Heath Community Centre and then started the
administration process of the referral system. Marcus
Rashford said recently, “No one should go hungry” and
the Food Bank organisers have said to me, it is an
honour for them to provide help, there is no shame in
needing help and asking for it, the only shame is if you
don’t ask.
T
hose of you who are kind enough to have read
my musings in previous editions of The Voice
will know that I spent many years living and
teaching in Birmingham. I am a great fan of this
wonderful city and I welcome any opportunity to go
there to visit family and friends. Having lived in
Cheadle for the past twelve years I have become equally
fond of my adopted town. It offers some wonderful
facilities, from patient technological advice to someone
who is fairly tech savvy yet often has issues with phone
and laptop to an Aladdin’s cave of a shop selling lovely
locally made gifts.
There are few places that have a community spirit
such as that found in Cheadle. This was witnessed
during the excellent high street celebration of
Halloween and the fantastic and free fireworks display
laid on by The Huntsman pub. I love the view of
Cheadle from Boundary as we see our little town
nestled in its valley, particularly lovely at night with the
lights visible from afar.
As we approach the festive season, the high street
was once again magical after the Christmas Lights were
switched on. On the Sunday following this event,I have
a tradition which I love but some of you reading this
may think is simply barmy! I take my four legged best
friend for a late afternoon walk along the high street to
admire the transformation and to get me into the
festive spirit.
Christmas, if you celebrate it, may be difficult this
year. Covid is ever present and the pandemic has
adversely affected so many. I wish you all a very Merry
Christmas and urge you to walk along the high street
late afternoon to admire the lights and support our
shops.
And a happier and healthier New Year everyone.
Oh, by the way… why did I move from Birmingham to
Cheadle? For the love of a good man! And to quote one
of the best lines in literature, from one of my favourite
books. Reader, I married him. See you in 2022!
My Monthly Musings
by Cecily Cowans of Cheadle

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Jackie 07896 214458
New Consultant in group from 29th December
Wednesday 5pm and 6.30pm
Greatwood Hall, Hollington Road, Tean ST10 4JY
Thursday 9.30 am
Cheadle Guild Hall, Tape Street ST10 1BG
Gillian 07928 556552
Tuesday 10am, 5pm and 6.30pm
Renew Church, High Street, Uttoxeter ST14 7JQ
Jayne 07939 987829
Saturday 8.30am and 10 am
Renew Church, High Street,
Uttoxeter ST14 7JQ
Jackie is set to share her
slimming secrets
A
slimmer who transformed her life by losing 7
and a half stone is using her success to shape a
whole new career helping other people change
their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too.
Jackie Hughes joined her local Slimming World
group in Tean 7 years ago, reaching her original target
in 2015, then later going on to set a new target twice
more, reaching her final target in March this year.
Jackie has now completed her training as a
Consultant for Slimming World, the UK’s largest
group-based weight loss organisation, at their national
training academy in Derbyshire, and will be opening
her own groups in Tean on Wednesday 29th December
at 5pm 6.30pm, at Greatwood Hall, and in Cheadle
on Thursday 6th January at 9.30am in Cheadle
Guildhall.
The latest government figures reveal that around
one in four adults are obese and it is estimated that, by
2034, this will increase to one in three, and Jackie says
her new role has never been more important.
She says: “Obesity is becoming such a huge issue
across the UK. When I first joined Slimming World as
a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping
other people to lose weight but now I just can’t wait to
get started. After losing 7 and a half stone and
completing my training, it’s a privilege for me to be able
to pass on the experience, insight and understanding
that helped me, so that I can give my members the
support they need to get to target”.
“Support is really the most important thing. It all
starts with feeling that you’re not alone. I couldn’t have
lost 7 and a half stone without the weekly help,
encouragement and understanding of my own
Consultant and group. As someone who has lost weight
myself, I know the challenges people can face, which is
why, along with the group, I will be there to support
every one of my members all the way to their chosen
target weight.
Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas, and
working together as a group to overcome challenges
and celebrate success is so important to a successful
journey. That’s why, at my Slimming World group,
there’ll be tons of support, encouragement, and fun”.
Jackie’s Slimming World groups will be held at
Greatwood Hall, Tean every Wednesday evening at
5pm 6.30pm from Wednesday 29th December, and
at Cheadle Guildhall every Thursday morning at
9.30am, from Thursday 6th January. For more
information or to join Jackie’s group either pop along
or call her on 07896214458.
Before After
Uttoxeter Learning Trust
Executive Headteacher appointed
to new Uttoxeter school
A
n Executive Headteacher has been appointed to a new first school opening
in Uttoxeter next year. Andrea Kenny is Interim Executive Headteacher of
Bramshall Meadows First School and All Saints Church of England First
School. She started the role on November 1st, 2021.
Bramshall Meadows First School, on Ivinson Way, is opening in September 2022
and has places for 150 pupils, age 4 to 9, and nursery age children.
Applications for reception places are now being accepted and an open event for
prospective parents took place in November. To find out more and sign up, please
visit www.bramshallmeadows.org.uk
Andrea Kenny is Interim Executive Headteacher of Bramshall Meadows First School
and All Saints Church of England First School.

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Down on the Farm
by Angela Sargent
“Created half to rise, and half to fall,
Great Lord of all things, yet a prey to all.”
Pope
E
nd of the year fast approaching and dark nights,
short days are now the norm! While livestock,
such as housed cattle and dairy cows can be
dealt with when inside, the livestock still out in the
fields can only properly be checked over during
daylight and energy bills begin to rise at this time.
Lighting in sheds must be safe so as not to injure
any animal (or person) and is obviously used much
more. Headlights on machinery are also used much
more and anyone working in the vicinity really ought
to be wearing hiviz.
Some farmers will be carrying out field work,
particularly on later harvested crop fields where such
as maize or field beans had grown.
For those lambing early, then feeding ewes may well
be part of the routine and some will be coming in later
on as they get closer to giving birth.
Hedge laying will begin as the sap stops rising-
essential for keeping animals where they are put and
logs can be retrieved for later use on the fire. Up
country where stone walls are the order of the day,
these can also be repaired.
If we’ve had plenty of rain previously, our two old
hay meadows may get a soaking from overflow from
the boundary brooks. Although this tends to happen
mainly during later winter months, it’s not unknown
for the brook to be out in the morning and gone by
lunchtime.
Although we no longer make hay from them, I can
remember tedding (turning the hay) and rowing up
after hubby had mown the grass (he suffered badly
from hay fever) and then helping to load and bring in
the small bales, approximately 100 bales to the acre (7
rows high and 30 bales on each layer on each bale
trailer) and having to stack them under the barn (1200
in a good year from the larger of the two meadows).
Phew!
Now, these are grazed, providing a good bite for our
animals. The rig and furrow is still noticeable in them.
Our Silver birch tree, the ‘lady of the woods’, is a
beautiful tree, branches sweeping in the winds and
fronds of leaves whipping round and the leaves get
everywhere- piles blown into every corner, providing
cover for little animals go hide in as they search for
food.
Our cattle will come in now, if they haven’t already
and, after a few weeks inside, they will be wormed for
fluke- a parasite that affects the liver and can be serious.
It is found on wet pasture and water snails are part of
its life cycle. Needless to say the cattle are not keen as
it’s usually administered by an injection or a drench.
Ted will be working hard, moving sheep around
their grazing and helping to fetch lambs in for
weighing. It’s important he is also kept in fine fettle too
and a nutritious diet means he has the energy, if not the
inclination, to work.
A few days off for him over Christmas though, I
think and a merry Christmas to you too, from us at the
farm
Follow me on Instagram angela.sargent61 or
Twitter @bythebarn or www.baldfields-farm.co.uk
Povey’s People
by Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott
Y
oung Peter thought the world of his grandma
and grandad and it served to upset him greatly
when they fell out, none more so than the time
that he bought them a present for their wedding
anniversary. Peter had been conscientiously saving up
his pocket money for the occasion and had bought a
pretty sugar basin, presenting it to them proudly on the
day. The sugar basin lasted less than a week becoming
a handy missile when a fight had broken out between
Owd Grandad Piggott and his missus and the sugar
basin had finished up in several hundred pieces in the
fireplace.
That was what happened to most of the things in
their house. Objects were thrown, gradually increasing
in size and destructability power until they got to the
shoe last. Usually. Whoever gained possession of the
iron shoe last won the fight. The weight of it did not
deter grandma Piggott. If she got to it first, she would
then throw it like you would a discus. with a couple of
preparatory swings then a final complete turn and aim
it at his head.
Up to the present, he had been quick enough to
dodge it but she had managed to split a table leg and
shatter a tile in the fireplace. Norma, their daughter was
seriously concerned about their behaviour but felt
helpless as to what to do about it. Little Peter was also
distraught. Apart from the destruction of the sugar
basin, he told his grandparents that he was never ever
EVER going to buy them any more presents and that
was all there was to it.
Suitably chastised they both apologised profusely
and promised that it wouldn’t happen again but both
Peter and his mother knew that the promise was pie in
the sky and things would quickly return to normal.
That Christmas, memories of the sugar basin had faded
somewhat and Peter bought his grandma and grandad
a glass vase which his mother immediately told him to
take back to the shop and get a refund which he
reluctantly did and he spent the money on forty
cigarettes for him and a bottle on perfume for his
grandma.
Norma laid into both of them in disgust of what
their grandson had been forced to do, but it didn’t alter
the situation. Despite the way his grandad used to treat
him, Peter still thought the world of his grandad. One
day they were by Cook’s fruit and veg shop in Meir and
Owd grandad Piggott handed Peter a hessian sack.
‘Ere’, he said gruffly. ‘ Goo an’ chuck afe a dozen o’
them big jaffa iringes in this ‘tater sack… arl wait fer
thee up be Tunnicliffes’ Peter didn’t hesitate, he
innocently walked up to the half full box and
proceeded to transfer six of the oranges to the potato
sack. No one took any notice of him as he transferred
the oranges… no one except PC Hall who had noticed
the furtive movements of his grandad who had left him
to it and shuffled rapidly up the street. Peter had almost
reached his grandad when a huge meaty hand clamped
onto his shoulder causing him to drop the sack and
utter a loud scream.
‘Where are you going with those oranges?’ he
growled fiercely.
‘Thee’re fer its grandad, gabbled Peter (he always
referred to himself as ‘it’) He told it gerrim afe a dozen
an’ purrem in this tater sack’
PC Hall regarded Peter narrowly, then turned
furiously on Owd grandad Piggott.
‘You want your behind kicking halfway up your
back!!’, he fumed.
What sort of example are you setting this little lad??
I’ve a damn good mind to arrest you here and now…’
‘Ar didner tell ‘im go an’ pinch nowt’, grunted owd
Grandad Piggott’
‘Why did you give him that tater sack then?’
‘Ay wanted summatt carry’. After another half hour
and an uncomfortable lecture, PC Hall let him go.
When they got back to his grandparents house,
grandma Piggott hit him with the coal shovel and he
went to the pub that night spotting a serious black eye
but it offered no solution to the situation.
Answers on a postcard please.
Each month Radio Stoke’s Owd Grandad Piggott (Alan Povey) will write a unique insight into our local life and its
many characters. His infectious, humorous slant on people provides a different and unusual mix which hopefully
will bring a warm smile to the faces of our readers.
This month: Peter’s present
Owd Grandad Piggott
Go to the new website
www.owdgrandadpiggott.co.uk
and download tracks from the original
Owd Grandad Piggott LP record which
was recorded live by Alan Povey in
The George and Dragon pub in Long-
ton in 1977 and sold over 6,000 copies
in North Staffordshire inside 6 months.

Can you identify the faces and locations?
See Page 50 for some of the names to the faces.
The good old days
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3

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5
6
Photo Credits - 1: John Charlesworth. 2, 5 6: The Voice. 3 4: Allan Chapman, Uttoxeter.
45

Environmental News
by Paul Keeling, Ecologist/Conservationist
Does it matter if the global temperature
rises between 1.5 to 3°C by the middle of
this century?
T
he UK has just hosted the 26th United Nations
(UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties
(COP26) in Glasgow (31 October – 12
November 2021).
The COP26 event is a global UN summit about
climate change and how countries are planning to
tackle it. The COP26 ended with 200 countries
agreeing to accelerate action on climate during this
decade and to keep 1.5°C global temperature rise
within sight! This is to be achieved by a number of
measures, for example, phasing out coal power stations,
ending deforestation by 2030, and all cars to be zero
emissions by 2040.
However, the topic of animal agriculture was not
significantly discussed, even though 20% of global
emissions come from producing our food and the need
for sustainable farming.
What is climate change?
Climate change is global changes in the Earth’s
average temperature (average 15°C – NASA), which
naturally moves up and down. Still, it has been
increasing rapidly since the industrial revolution
(approximately from the 18th century onwards).
Industries burn coal, gas, and oil to create energy
to make products such as textiles, iron, steel, and
electrical goods that we now all use. Additionally, coal
and gas are used to heat our homes and to produce
electricity via power stations, which releases Carbon
Dioxide (C02
) into the atmosphere, contributing to
global warming (carbon dioxide gas traps the sun’s heat
in our atmosphere causing global warming).
Global temperature (source NASA)
What climate impacts could the UK
experience?
An increase in the global temperature will cause
extreme weather in the UK in the form of wetter
winters (increased floods) and drier summers
(drought). The year 2020 was the third warmest, fifth
wettest and eighth sunniest on record (source: UK State
of the Climate Report).
On a personal note, there appears to be a reduction
in the snowfall from the ‘80s and the ‘90s. When I was
growing up, I remember that we had snow lasting for
one or two weeks and snow at a depth of around 1 foot
(30 cm), and my parents tell me of metre deep
snowdrifts in the ‘60s and the ‘70s. These days snowfall
lasts no more than one or two days, and snow is only
to a depth of 1inch (2.5cm).
UK Sea Level Rises - Sea level rises could negatively
impact areas of the UK by 2030. In 2020, the global sea
level set a new record high – 91.3 mm (3.6 inches)
above the 1993 levels.
What causes sea levels to rise?
Sea levels rise because global warming starts to melt
glaciers and ice sheets, adding water to the ocean, and
the volume of water expands as the water gets warmer
via global warming.
The UK places
projected to be
underwater by 2030
F
ollowing the recent Uttoxeter Lions welfare project ‘Lions
Den’ where applications asked for money for worthy causes
that would help the community and those in need, the
successful applicants went through a discussion around their need
for funds and how it would benefit the community. The successful
applicants included 2 schools, a care home, a local mental health
charity and the local town brass band. The funds will be used for a
diverse range of projects that have really shown how working
together with the local organisations does benefit those from all
areas of the community.
Dave Watts of the Uttoxeter Lions commented that ‘this was
the first time that the Lions have undertaken this approach to
supporting the community and it has been a great success widening
the number of organisations and charities that we support as well
as raising the profile in town of how we help those in need, we will
definitely be running it again next year’
Those wishing to get support from the Lions can obtain a
support request form from their web site: uttoxeterlions.co.uk
Dave Watts presenting cheques to St Mary’s First School, Uttoxeter
Town Brass Band and St Mary’s Day Care
Lion’s Den - cheque presentation

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Stafford Table Tennis League
D M E Hollins
T
he Stafford Table Tennis League has started for the first time since the 2019/20
season was abandoned due to lockdown. Although a reduced number of teams
have entered this year the League is still proceeding on the basis of two divisions.
Division One comprises seven teams playing each other twice home and away and
Division Two four teams playing each other four times (2 home and 2 away matches).
The teams are Division One Uttoxeter Musketeers, Stone, Burton Manor Bandits,
Defenders and Vikings, County Officers A and Weston Apollo. Division Two comprises
County Officers Saints, Uttoxeter Wombats, Weston Voyagers and Pioneers.
The main challengers for the Division One title are likely to be Stone and Burton
Manor Vikings and both teams started the season with 7-3 victories over Burton Manor
Defenders and County Officers A. Scoring maximums were Stone’s Paul Myatt and the
Vikings Gareth Dunn and Colin Burgess.
Elsewhere Weston Apollo got the better of Burton Manor Bandits 7-3 in a match
where nobody was unbeaten. Bob Elliott, Graham Fairhall, Jim Kelly and the Bandits
Dave Ferry all collected a pair each.
Division Two saw the two Weston teams get off to a good start with both teams
winning. The Pioneers narrowly beat Uttoxeter Wombats 6-4 Lisa Brown picked up a
treble and Alistair MacFarlane and the Wombats Andy Fox doubles.
The Voyagers defeated County Officers Saints 8-2. Alan Thorne and Steve Gadsby
gained three wins Graham Brackstone two.
As forecast the two favourites for the division one title continue their impressive
start to the season. Burton Manor Vikings defeated Burton Manor Bandits 7-3. Gareth
Dunn and Colin Burgess scored maximums.
Stone beat Weston Apollo 7-3 and County Officers A 10-0. In the Apollo match
Paul Myatt picked up a treble and Danny Sullivan and the Apollo’s Graham Fairhall
doubles.
County Officers A bounced back with a 7-3 success over Burton Manor Bandits.
Chris Davis collected three wins and Cliff Bell and the Bandits Dennis Davies two
each
In division two Weston Pioneers look to be the team to beat as they march on with
10-0 and 9-1 defeats of Weston Voyagers and County Officers Saints. Lisa Brown and
Alistair MacFarlane both picked up six of the best. Michael Stevenson gained the Saints
consolation game against Steve Cotterill.
Uttoxeter Wombats had mixed fortunes beating County Officers Saints 8-2 but
losing narrowly 6-4 to Weston Voyagers. Over the two matches Andrew Fox and
Jonathon Briggs gained four out of six and Gerald Crookes three. Best for the
opposition was the Voyagers Alan Thorne with three wins and Steve Gadsby and the
Saints Michael Stevenson with two each.
B
oth Robin Oldham and Rupert Hough from Bramshall near Uttoxeter
competed in the National Masters Swimming Championships in October in
Sheffield in several races.
Following a difficult 2020, where their training had been significantly disrupted
through COVID-19, several personal best times were achieved during the
competition.
Both were representing Dove Valley ASC based in Uttoxeter, who are always
looking for swimmers of any age – email dvasc.trialists@gmail.com if you are
interested in giving it a go.
National Masters Swimming
Top Uttoxeter business sponsors Doveridge Girls U11’s...
I
n the Summer, Uttoxeter’s Angus MacKinnon Ltd, very
kindly sponsored Doveridge Girls U11 football team,
allowing the club to be able to purchase brand new kits.
Without the support of local businesses like
MacKinnon’s, the club would not be able to continue so
they are very thankful to them.
The girls are doing fantastic this season in the league
winning 7 games and losing only 2. The improvement has
been incredible this season from all the girls which has
been fantastic to see. The club currently have 21 girls that
turn up to training, so it’s great to see so many girls getting
involved in football.

D
uring these unprecedented times, two local
companies have joined forces to support a local
junior football team. Uttoxeter Tile and
Bathroom Ltd and Steve Foster Cranes are the
community-spirited companies sponsoring Doveridge
Juniors FC U14s.
“The support from both companies has been
overwhelming, especially in the current economic
climate and I can’t thank them enough!” exclaimed Jon
Dreher (Head Coach). “The lads look fantastic in their
new kit and are one of the best turned out teams in the
Burton Junior Football League, which definitely
inspires them to be the best that they can be.”
The generous sponsorship has led to all members
of the team having their own match kit, training kit and
rain jacket, which also supports a local charity’s logo
on their shorts.
Chris Bassett (Uttoxeter Tile and Bathroom Ltd)
stated, “We are delighted to support this successful
team at Doveridge Juniors FC, where my son played for
seven enjoyable years and at the same time spread the
word of the Donna Louise Hospice.”
The Donna Louise Hospice for Children Young
People, now amalgamated into the Douglas Macmillan
Hospice (aka The Dougie Mac), provides a lifeline to
hundreds of families across Staffordshire and South
Cheshire who are facing every parent’s worst
nightmare; the heart-breaking knowledge that they will
almost certainly outlive their child.
They provide specialist care and support services
for children with life-shortening conditions, due to
illness or injury, from birth until they no longer need
us. Your support makes this possible. If you wish to
donate please contact www.thedonnalouise.org/
make-a-donation
Doveridge delight - local
companies support Juniors’Team
Each month Uttoxeter’s best known character Roy ‘Razzer’
Astbury will compile his very own ‘All-Time
Local Football Team’ which in his opinion is
the very best of players past and present.
‘Razzer’ will create a team in each issue
of The Uttoxeter Cheadle Voice which
he believes incorporates all the
ingredients of a football outfit which
could be unbeatable!
He will be delving into his
thoughts to remember all the
terrific players in years gone by
whilst selecting those who are
exceptional in our present
day.
It should be a
fantastic talking point
in our community
and no doubt you
all will have your
views on
‘Razzer’s Hall
of Fame
team.
ROGER DEAVILLE
Uttoxeter Amateurs
Cool and great under
pressure, Roger had a huge
amount of talent.
FRED COLLINS
Bamfords
A great player who was one of
the best of his generation.
Tremendous leader and a great
all-round footballer.
BILL CRUTCHLEY
Bamfords
Bill always gave himself time on
the ball which is the sign of a
great player.
PAUL WALKER
Uttoxeter Rangers
Tremendous with both feet and a
great reader of the game.
SEAN MACFARLANE
Wheatsheaf
Part of the iconicWheatsheaf
team who dominated their era.
Sean had pace and skill in
abundance.
JIM DYCHE
Stramshall
Classy player who possessed
superb vision. Could pass with
absolute accuracy and scored his
fair share of goals.
CHICK FOWELL
Stramshall
Legend for the Stramshall
team, a real competitor
and a great clubman.
DAVID RANDALL
Marston
Possessed great speed and a
great crosser of the ball,
David proved to be an
exceptional player.
MARK SALE
Uttoxeter Town
ATowering giant of a player who also had lots
of skill, very similar to Peter Crouch of modern
times.Top man too.
DICKIE SMITH
Leigh Rangers
Top notch goalscorer who was an integral
part of the Leigh team.
GEORGE LINES
Wheatsheaf
The best goalkeeper around back in the
day, George was dominant in the air and
a great shot stopper.
We have inserted one football club each
player has performed for.
Obviously, many have played for several
clubs in their careers.
All-time local soccer Hall of Fame Team
by Roy ‘Razzer’ Astbury

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49
Bake’s Memoirs
by Neil Baker, local sporting legend
G
ot up this morning to the BREAKING
NEWS...Man Utd sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Hardly surprising after their shock defeat at
Watford. The talk was that the club would persevere
with the manager and review again at the end of the
season but recent results and performances brought his
tenure to an abrupt end.
You’ve probably guessed that in my column over
time I have no love for this club whatsoever but I do
have sympathy for any manager that loses his job. You
could see in his past few interviews that he was not
enjoying what was going on with his team and the
media were gunning for him. Not a pleasant experience
I can assure you but when in this occupation it goes
with the territory.
You can blame various circumstances but the buck
stops with the manager. Sometimes you can’t always
control what happens on the pitch during the game but
you are responsible for selection, performances, tactics
and ultimately results.
Without a doubt the players have not performed to
their capabilities and not helped his cause but he hasn’t
helped himself with some of his recruitment. Let’s be
honest we all thought Sancho was a good signing and
may well be in time but he hasn’t settled in as well as
they would have liked. Varane also looked a top
addition but has been plagued by injury. Donny Van
De Beek has been a disastrous signing only starting a
handful of games which makes me think he wasn’t one
of Solskjaer’s choices.
The player that has probably caused the most
debate is Ronaldo. There’s no doubt that he is still a very
talented player who continues to score important goals
for the team but his signing raises more questions than
answers in my opinion.
If you were a Rashford or Greenwood what are your
thoughts? A chance to play and train with and learn
from one of the best in your position or I’m now going
to play less games this season? Maybe Ole thought that
Rashford is more interested in feeding the world than
playing football just now.
Cavani signed an extension to his contract but has
been conspicuous by his absence making the odd
fleeting substitute appearance. Martial is also playing a
minor role. Add Fernandes who is always blaming
others and Lingard who hardly gets a kick and you have
eight attacking players in the squad competing which
is bound to cause unrest, did they really need Ronaldo
or couldn’t they stand the sight of him playing at their
noisy neighbours or was it a signing that was always
going to help commercially and on the stock exchange.
You can bet the Glaziers were fully behind the coup.
You could say what an array of talent in the
attacking areas but what about the other departments.
Even the most biased Man U fans won’t convince me
that you can win titles with Fred, McTominay and
Matic in your midfield. Pogba is obviously not easy to
manage and hasn’t put pen to paper on a new deal but
he gets in front of them three for me every time when
fit to play.
At the back they have also had their problems. De
Gea though making some fantastic saves still lets in
goals he shouldn’t. Maguire has been below par at club
level and don’t even mention Bailly, They gave him a
new contract for one reason...to sell him if anyone
would be daft enough to purchase him. Wan Bissaka
and Shaw are good players but not top class and the
same could be said of Lindelof.
So despite spending millions they are still some
distance away from Chelsea, City and Liverpool. These
three clubs have a way of playing that suits the players
they have, do Utd?
I see they have put Michael Carrick in charge for a
period. Hardly inspiring is it? Whenever the cameras
go to the Utd bench he sits there with nothing to say!
His staff apart from Mike Phelan seem lost for ideas
and yet Ole has commented many times they are
excellent coaches.....the results suggest otherwise.
Stoke continue to be inconsistent. After a terrific
win and performance against West Brom they lost three
league games on the spin. Wins at Blackpool, Luton and
home to Peterborough and a disaster against Cardiff
see them still in a play-off position which I thought at
the start of the season might be a step too far. It was
always going to be a big season for the manager but his
ability to rid the deadwood at the club proved to be a
masterstroke. He freed up wages and ensured we stayed
within fair play regulations and bought in some astute
signings.
Vrancic and Sawyers have ability. Sturridge works
hard for the team, has scored goals but misses too
many. I’m not sure about Wilmot or Ostigard but one
of them will have to step up during Souttar’s absence
The loss of Souttar, Powell and Campbell is harsh,
though the latter shows signs he is returning to fitness
and form but any team at this level will miss their better
players.
Fulham. Bournemouth and West Brom look a class
above the rest but we ought to be better than Coventry,
QPR, Blackburn, Huddersfield, Millwall and Blackpool.
I saw them play at Blackpool for the first time in a
while. Had a few days there and took in the game. Met
a few old mates and had a good afternoon in The
Manchester and The Bridge watering holes. Blackpool
started the game well and missed two early chances but
we survived and the game became more even, Second
half I thought we got control of the game and just about
deserved the win on the night. What a following and
atmosphere at the game, goodness knows how many
would have turned out if it had been a Saturday match.
Spoke to my old mate Beacon recently, he continues
to recover from his recent surgery. The Cheadle Utd
lads have agreed to sponsor Leek Town’s home game
on December 4th against league leaders Marine. There’s
a party of them coming over and no doubt the
gathering will continue on into the town for an early
Xmas drink.
Hopefully Christmas will be a little different this
year. We should be able to celebrate with friends and
family. May I wish you all a super time.
All the best.
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