Madeley Matters The New Town story is picked up at the end of April 1968 when a public enquiry is held into the expansion of the New Town. The Independent Inspector was Walter Lane, clerk from Lincoln County Council. Locally, drainage works started in preparation for building the Woodside estate and the Dawley Development Corporation announced plans for the Madeley Educational and Recreational Centre at a estimated cost of £1 million. In May, properties in Court Street were demolished to make way for the construction of Parkway. At the end of May, the Red Admiral pub was opened by Ansells Brewery Limited on the Sutton Hill estate. The first publican was Cecil (Frank) Chinn who with his wife Mamie had moved from running the Globe pub in Walsall. A large GRP butterfly sign was erected on the outside of the pub. It was designed by John Merilion from Alexander Fine Arts in Birmingham. Elsewhere on the estate, the Sutton Hill junior school was occupied. The headmaster was Dennis P Edwards who later suggested that the school was renamed after famous microbiologist Alexander Fleming. This was the first new school completed by Dawley Development Corporation. In June, the Spar supermarket in the Sutton Hill local centre was opened by actress Susan Hanson (Miss Diane from Crossroads). In July, the Sutton Hill Local Centre was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham (Alderman Charles Simpson) who unveiled a plaque on a wall by the entrance to the community centre. Facilities included a child health centre managed by Miss Ruth Dancer. Later in the month, it was the turn of the Bishop of Hereford to officially open the new pastoral centre. As families starting moving into the estate their experiences were featured in a BBC documentary called “A splendid place to live” which was broadcast on the 11th July. It followed the Hirst family who had moved from Birmingham to Dawley and was narrated by Phillip Donnellan. Described in his obituary as “one of the greatest of all documentarists”, he worked with the BBC for over four decades, producing around 80 documentary films and programmes, most reflecting working-class lives. 115th Edition May 2018 See inside for more local information, stories, groups, events & services... Sutton Hill School Red Admiral, Mr & Mrs Chinn Spar Supermarket Sutton Hil FREE PLEASE TAKE ONE Early days of the New Town – Summer 1968
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Madeley Matters
The New Town story is picked up at the end of April 1968 when a public enquiry is held into the expansion of the New Town. The Independent Inspector was Walter Lane, clerk from Lincoln County Council.
Locally, drainage works started in preparation for building the Woodside estate and the Dawley Development Corporation announced plans for the Madeley Educational and Recreational Centre at a estimated cost of £1 million.
In May, properties in Court Street were demolished to make way for the construction of Parkway. At the end of May, the Red Admiral pub was opened by Ansells Brewery Limited on the Sutton Hill estate. The first publican was Cecil (Frank) Chinn who with his wife Mamie had moved from running the Globe pub in Walsall. A large GRP butterfly sign was erected on the outside of the pub. It was designed by John Merilion from Alexander Fine Arts in Birmingham.
Elsewhere on the estate, the Sutton Hill junior school was occupied. The headmaster was Dennis P Edwards who later suggested that the school was renamed after famousmicrobiologist Alexander Fleming. This was the first new school completed by Dawley
Development Corporation.
In June, the Spar supermarket in
the Sutton Hill local centre was
opened by actress Susan Hanson (Miss Diane from Crossroads).
In July, the Sutton Hill Local Centre was officially opened by the Lord Mayor
of Birmingham (Alderman Charles Simpson) who unveiled a plaque on a wall
by the entrance to the community centre. Facilities included a child health
centre managed by Miss Ruth Dancer. Later in the month, it was the turn of
the Bishop of Hereford to officially open the new pastoral centre.
As families starting moving into the estate their experiences were featured in
a BBC documentary called “A splendid place to live” which was broadcast on
the 11th July. It followed the Hirst family who had moved from Birmingham
to Dawley and was narrated by Phillip Donnellan. Described in his obituary
as “one of the greatest of all documentarists”, he worked with the BBC for
over four decades, producing around 80 documentary films and programmes,
most reflecting working-class lives.
115th Edition May 2018
See inside for more local information,stories, groups, events & services...
Sutton Hill School
Red Admiral, Mr & Mrs Chinn
Spar Supermarket Sutton Hil FREEPLEASE TA
KE
ONE
Early days of the New Town – Summer 1968
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Notes fromMadeley Orchard
Those of you who visit the orchard will have noticed the blossom beginning to cover the fruit trees. It’s a beautiful time of year so please come andenjoy. Our volunteers are busy deadheading and weeding the beds so they will be an inviting place for the bees and butterflies. You may also have noticed that the road leading down to the orchard is now resurfaced and wheelchair friendly.
On a not-so-happy note, it seems that a few people feel they can come and remove plants for their own gardens. To date, we have lost all the raspberry canes, all the strawberries and 6 rhubarb plants. We actually replaced the first stolen strawberries and rhubarb and, within a couple of days, they disappeared too. This means that, sadly, we won’t have these fruits to share with the community. It is really heart breaking for our volunteers, who work so hard. Please remember that the orchard is for all to enjoy and, with your help, we will do our best to keep it that way.
MADELEYCHARITY MARKET
Are you a community group/charity in the Madeley area? Do you need to raise much needed funds?
Why not join the Madeley Charity Market onSaturday 30 June, 10am-3pm.
Madeley Town Council is offering a limited number of free stalls for local groups to raise funds.
Contact Julie for a booking form on 01952 567280 or E: [email protected]
HEAVENS ABOVE 2018 Fun for Everyone
Saturday June 30th 12 noon - 4pm
St. Michael’s Church - Madeley
TEA & CAKES
B-B-Q
STALLS GALORE!
FREE ENTRY
ENTERTAINMENT
World Cup Penalty Shoot-out
Parachuting Bears
COMPETITIONS
Best Dressed Bear
Bookstall Bric-a-Brac Crafts Face Painting
Tombola Toys & Games Treasure Map
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We provide a FREE breakfast between 9 -11am and a FREE hot meal between 11am - 1pm our FREE MEALS go to VETERANS, PENSIONERS, HOMELESS, those with MENTAL HEALTH issues and anyone with DIFFICULTIES and DISABILITIES.
We are here to fight the hunger within many poorer families in the Community.
We also work a “Pay it forward” scheme, in which a donation can be made to provide extra food for the needy.
We also serve all other members of the public, our food is good and our prices are cheap.
TAKE 5 CAFÉ, 32 High Street, Madeley is run entirely by volunteers.
We are a non-profit organisation and our aim is to ensure that all people can afford a hot meal a day, or to receive a FREE meal.
News from Severn Gorge Countryside TrustThe Outdoor Learning Programme for 2018-19 has family walks, adult workshopsand guided walks (www.severngorge.org.uk). A small charge is made and thereare concessions for people on certain benefits.
Dates for your diary:
Wednesday 6th June: 10-4.30pm £30pp. Meet: SGCT, Darby Rd, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7EP (parking available)Dyeing with Natural Plants Tutor: Fiona Jackson.A practical workshop using plants to dye wool. After gathering and processing natural plants, you will have a shade card with a variety of coloured wool.
Sunday 1st July: 10-3pm: FREE Meet: SGCT on Darby Road, Coalbrookdale TF8 7EP (no parking here on this day)Festival of Natural Arts for All ages! Local artists will help you to make willow creations, charcoal pencils, felt, leaf stencils and a giant community finger painting. Refreshments and local art exhibition.
Wednesday Family Walks: each Wednesday morning in August: 10-12noon: £2pp. More information on thewebsite/facebook/twitter. Advanced booking essential: 01952 433880 or [email protected].
SGCT Annual Open Evening: Wednesday 23rd May: Jackfield Village Hall: 7pmSpeaker: Dougald Purce – Consultant Arborist: ‘Tree Safety in the Gorge’ All welcome
Cadi Price - Community Development [email protected] Facebook: Severn Gorge Countryside Trust Twitter: @IronbridgeSGCT
This is an invitation to join the Bowls section to play inThe Mid-Shropshire Bowling League
New players will be made most welcome.
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The Story so far…for Sutton Hill Community CentreBack in 2016 when Telford and Wrekin Council announced they would no longer run Sutton Hill Community centre, all was not lost, because a group of local people decided they could make it work. So, they formed a new charity called Sutton Hill Community Trust, and in April 2017 the keys were handed over. Sutton Hill Community Centre embarked on its new journey with a new name, “The Hub on the Hill”.
What’s happened in the past year?
The centre was opened with new leadership and new staff to create a new future while continuing to provide opportunities for community groups to meet as well as developing new ones.
The achievements so far have been many but include a very busy café a new coffee lounge, lots of brand new activities including, Tai-Chi, Yoga, Singing, summer Youth Activities, the creation of a Beaver group, the opening of a Barbers and a Dance Academy and many new faces popping in to see us and join in.
What’s next for the trust and community centre? There are lots of exciting plans including the reopening of the youth club, a full programme of summer activities for young people, the creation of a new piece of art for the centre involving all sections of the community as well as continuing to develop new projects that support the community of Sutton Hill.
So please pop in and see us, have a coffee, meet old friends and make new ones.See us on Facebook “Hub on the Hill”
The Hub on the Hill has become a thriving andactive place where people come to meet andenjoy themselves
Bingo
Litter Pick
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St Mary’s Church – “ Share the Journey”WE are holding a walk from St. Mary’s on 12th May startingat 10am to Jackfield Village Hall and back.
WE are walking in solidarity with refugees and migrants around the world.Anyone can join us, why not bring a packed lunch to eat at the village Hall.The project is called “Share the Journey” and is happening up and down the country, co-ordinated by the Catholic charity CAFOD, further information is available on their website:www.cafod.org.uk/Campaign/Share-the-Journey
Fr. Michael - St Mary’s Church, Madeley
Heres Whats on at Jubilee HouseMondays Madeley Art Club, Singing for Fun, Belly Dancing
Tuesdays Madeley Local History Group, WEA Art Class – Drawing & Painting, Low Impact Aerobics, AA Group,
Wednesdays Elegant Cards, Busy Stitchers (every other week), Slimming World Jubilee Photographic Club – Camera Club (every other week), Coalbrookdale WI (monthly)
Thursdays The Friendly Retirement Group, Madeley Meditation Group, Yoga with Derek Osborn
Saturdays Slimming World, ROC Cinema Club (Monthly)
To find out morepick up a leaflet at
Jubilee House or ring01952 567280.
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Community Payback WorksIn recent weeks our Environment Officer; Chris Hallam has been co-ordinating a number of improvement works within the parish in relation to footpath cleansing and scrub clearance as well as leaf removal from areas that are no longer routinely carried out by the Local Authority. This type of work adds value to our neighbourhood and the environment in which we live at no cost but the benefits are clear to see. Over the coming months there will be more areas identified which will be targeted by the Probation Service in a bid to improve some of the more neglected areas. If you wish to bring to our attention any such areas in need of improvement please contact Chris on 567285.
Parish Environment TeamRecently Madeley Town Council has rolled out a new scheme of street furniture cleansing within our Parish. The new role which involves our own Parish Environment Team (PET) enables the power washing of street furniture which is mainly highway signs and street name-plates along with litter bins, bus stops and paved footways. However, there are other uses that we can look at if the need arises. The equipment was purchased with a view to topping up some of the lost services by the Borough Council and as we can see some of our street furniture can soon become untidy if moss/algae starts to build up. The PET team will be working their way around the parish over the coming months fitting it in with various other tasks that come their way.
John Muir AwardsOver the spring and summer months Madeley Town Council, along with Shropshire Wildlife Trust will be working together with year 5 pupils from the John Fletcher of Madeley School where they will be completing their John Muir award. The John Muir award is a nationally recognised environmental award and as part of this the pupils will explore and discover their local wild landscape which includes Madeley Local Nature Reserves (pit mounds), activities in Madeley Orchard working with our volunteers who help to maintain this wonderful place and also some clearance works within St Michael’s Churchyard where there are some historical head stones and tombs of people who were very influential in the building of Madeley. They will also visit Ironbridge and the River Severn, discovering the heritage of the area and also learning about the local wildlife as well as experiencing new skills in bush-craft. During these trips pupils will learn how nature has taken back what was industrial waste along with incorporating earth education and sensory activities for children to look, listen, feel and smell the wildlife of the nature reserves. These activities will continue throughout the summer months so the pupils will get to see just how these wildlife areas change from season to season and the different habitats that thrive in such woodland.
Your Town Council and the Local Environment...
Pictures: Blists Hill footbridge before & after
Street furniture cleansing; power washing before,
during & after
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Road SweepingA road sweep was carried out of our estate roads - funded by Madeley Town Council; this was in response to the Borough Council cutting back on some of its former duties which was the sweeping of all kerb edged roads.
The Borough Council at present only sweep the main routes in and around our parish such as bus routes or gritting routes and main arterial routes in and out of the parish. This meant that there was no longer a street sweep inside our residential areas, so Madeley Town Council has funded the sweeping of our residential areas in a bid to remove all built up detritus which has accumulated within the base of the kerb, which not only looks untidy but does provide enough leaf waste for weeds to germinate and grow.
It also helps to keep our drains unblocked as there is less waste to wash into them after rainfall which ultimately can cause flooding if they become blocked. A second sweep will be programmed for the beginning of the new year when all leaves have fallen so ensuring value as 100% of leaf fall will be swept in one go.
Your Town Council and the Local Environment...
Broad Meadow Lane, before Broad Meadow Lane, after
Twelve months ago Harold Taylor was blissfully unaware of a cancer raging within his prostate! Being fit and well with no symptoms at all Harold had no reason to believe he was at risk from this silent killer. However his wife Jackie’s brother had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and persuaded him to attend a free screening session organised by Ironbridge Lions & Ironbridge Rotary.
Harold had his blood sample taken by a professional phlebotomist and then went home to await the results. To his horror his result came back in the red showing that his PSA level was very high.
Then followed a series of hospital appointments, hormone treatment and finally a course of radiotherapy. Nearly a year went by then the news came that his cancer had been conquered with the consultant telling Harold that he just had to return to have his PSA level tested every 3 months to ensure he stays clear.
Jackie’s Brother meanwhile had lost his fight with prostate cancer so Jackie and Harold have been backing Ironbridge Lions second screening event at every opportunity. Several local radio appearances have featured Harold and Jackie urging all men over 50 to have their PSA level checked regularly.
The latest event at the Anstice in Madeley attracted over 700 men including BBC Shropshire’s breakfast presenter Eric Smith and the results have shown that 11% of the men tested had an abnormal level of PSA. Our retired consultant estimates that Ironbridge Lions has probably saved the lives of 50 men by early diagnosis and intervention.
HAPPY HAROLD THANKS PSA TESTING
from Ironbridge &Severn Gorge Lions
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The Living Room at Woodside which is attached to the Park Lane Centre is alive and well, but still has plenty of scope for more use and activities.
PLEASE COME AND USE IT!Mondays – 1-3pm Drop-in for all ages - just come along and enjoy the fellowship.Fourth Tuesday of Men’s Club – just drop in for a game of pool, darts, table tennis etc. and refreshments.the month 7-9pm Wednesday – 1pm-4pm We are grateful for the presence and support received from the knit and natter group - just drop in and see Carole.Wednesday – 7-9pm The youth club for ages 11-15. Volunteers needed please to run a younger club.Thursday – 9-11am Drop-in for mums, toddlers and carers - again just come along and enjoy the fellowship and the toast!Third Thursday of The popular Messy Church continues to meet on the third Thursday of the month andthe month 3.30pm Messy Crafternoons are held in the school holidays – just look out for the publicity leaflets.
We are also now running a service in the Willow Room on the second Sunday of the month. Come along and enjoy.
Beckie, our new Intergenerational Missioner/Community Pastor has an office in The Living Room. Please drop in for a chat.
We are also grateful to ‘A Better Tomorrow’ for their ongoing use of the facilities, especially the good kitchen, as well as other sessions used by Empathy, Bethphage and Telford & Wrekin Council.
However, we need to increase hire time and usage to make ourselves financially sustainable, so if you have any ideas please contact Paul/Linda – details below. The flexible facilities are great for holding parties and other activities etc. at a reasonable rate.
Paul Booth 07905 239097 and Linda Cronin 07817 678775.See www.tlrwoodside.co.uk for information on all our groups and up to date news..
WILLIAM REYNOLDS PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERYWestbourne Woodside Telford, TF7 5QWTel: 01952 388280email: [email protected]
School Governor Required for June 2018
The Governing Body is seeking to recruit 2 Governors to join our committed School Leadership Team, judged by Ofsted to be “Out-standing” in July 2017. This is a voluntary and rewarding position in school. As a school we are committed to raising the attainment of all our pupils.
We are looking for someone who will have very high expectations in terms of standards and expectations who can offer a commit-ment to our team in school. The role of the Governing Body is varied, as governors are involved in a range of whole school ele-ments including finance, curriculum development and health, safety and safeguarding.
If you are interested and feel that you could offer skills in any of the areas identified and would like to register an interest for this role, please contact Jane Waters to book an appointment to view the school.
Closing of interests date 4.00 Friday 25th May 2018.
William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young people. All posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Woodside Allotments We have a small number of plots available for rent. Anyone interested should call at the site located off Woodside Avenue, on a Saturday or Sunday between10am-1pm or give me a call on
01952 680492.
Frederick Morgan – Secretary
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The Town Council was notified on the 28th February 2018 that the revised bid for The Anstice had been rejected by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The indication was that our project did qualify for support and the heritage importance and strong community momentum behind the Anstice was highlighted. However, the HLF Committee had to take decisions on more projects than the available budget would allow and our application was therefore rejected due to insufficient funds.
The Town Council and ACT have agreed to explore what can be achieved with other sources of funding. Feasibility work is being carried out by Telford & Wrekin Council architects to examine what might be possible and options will then be discussed by members at their meeting in May.
A bid has already been submitted to meet the deadline for the Telford @ 50 CommunityBuilding fund which could secure a sizeable amount towards the project.
Look what you did...Following the ‘Bags of Help’ (blue token charity voting) in the Madeley Tesco store,thanks to all you lovely people we have received the third prize of £1,000! Well done you.
We also wish to say a really BIG THANK YOU to Pam Jones who held her 80th birthdayparty at the Anstice in April and donated all her birthday money towards the buildingsfuture refurbishment. What a star she is!
At the time of going to print we received over 1,900 Shropshire Star tokens in supportof the Anstice, so here’s hoping we’re in with a chance of a share of the £20,000!
Anstice News
Look at whats coming up... ...dates for your diaryEvery Wednesday 7-9pm Line Dancing
Last Saturday of the month Craft Fair, 10am-4pm
8 June 150th Anniversary Bingo Evening
12 June Bingo, 1.30-3pm
16 June The Darby Singers Concert
23 June Midlands Soul Club – Soul Night
30 June Hadley Male Voice Choir
15 September 60s Night with The Upbeat Beatles
20 September 150th Anniversary Tea with singer Tom Wenlock
13 October Peaky Blinders theme night
30 Oct & 30 December Panto
16 December Christmas Concert with Jackfield Band
22 December Johnny2Bad – UB40 tribute band
JUBILEE HOUSE (cash /cheque only),74 High St, Madeley, TF7 5AH or Call 01952 567286 Online Tickets:www.ticketstelford.com/venues/the-anstice
or phone 01952 567286 or visitwww.theanstice.co.uk
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Parents Opening DoorsWe would like to introduce ourselves to you as the recognisedParent Carer Forum for families in Telford & Wrekin.
Parents Opening Doors (PODS) is an independent parent carer forum charity (reg 1150871), partner of Department for Education and member of National Network of Parent Carer Forums. We also host the Face2Face befriender service offering emotional and practical support which is accredited by Scope (National charity).
Working together we involve and support parent carers and their families who have a child/children or young person/s with a disability or additional need (aged 0-25 yrs).
We hold regular Family Groups throughout the month, we also hold workshops, social events and fundraising events; all details can be found on our new website www.podstelford.org
Every Thursday 12-2.30pm, Face2Face will be holding a weekly drop in session at the Information Hub at Stepping Stones, where parents are able to access information about our befriending scheme, talk confidentially to trained befrienders, access and gain support to make personalised practical resources to use in the home. Every Tuesday 9.30am-12pm, PODS will also be holding a weekly drop in session at the Information Hub at Stepping Stones for information and a chat about local services.
There are Telford & Wrekin FREE phonesthat enable you to contact many of theCouncil’s departments, from Benefits &
Blue Badges to Tax Credits & WinterFuel payments.
There are FREE phones in Madeley Libraryand at Jubilee House that are available
during daytime open hours.
Council InformationCommittee Meeting Dates:14 May Annual Parish Mtg & AGM 7pm21 May Leisure 6.30pm11 June Environment 6.30pm25 June Full Council 7pm9 July Finance 6.30pm23 July Full Council 7pmRECESS
Madeley Town Councillors & Contact Numbers:Madeley Ward:Gill Green (Ind) 07982 914 783 Steve Harrington (Lab) 583082Sue Taylor (Lab) 684932Peter Taylor (Lab) 684932Paul Watling (Lab) 380256
Hill Top Ward:Robin Coates (Lab) 433358
Cuckoo Oak Ward:Sarah Chadwick (Lab) 07875 155 781Aaron England (Lab) 585532 Vice ChairJanice Jones (Lab) 380713Alan MacKenzie (Lab) 07471 501 702Marcus MacLean (Con) 07514 913 766
Your Telford & Wrekin Councillors are: Rae Evans (Lab) Woodside 380273 Kevin Guy (Lab) Woodside 07837 113 606Janice Jones (Lab) Madeley & Sutton Hill 380713Paul Watling (Lab) Madeley & Sutton Hill 380256Dave Wright (Con) Madeley & Sutton Hill 380714
MP for Telford: Lucy Allan (Con)E: [email protected] www.lucyallan.com Post: Lucy Allan MP, Suite 1, Preston House,Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
NEXT EDITION OF MADELEY MATTERS6 September 2018
Articles required by 13 August 2018
If you would like to submit an article for consideration please contact Julie Jones, at Jubilee House or email: [email protected]
Town Clerk: Phil GriffithsTown Council Office:Jubilee House, 74 High Street, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5AHTel: 01952 567280Twitter: @madeleytcEmail: [email protected]: www.madeleytowncouncil.gov.uk
Anstice Community Trust – Trustees:Lyndy Boden - Chair, June Campbell - SecretaryKaren Price - Treasurer, Gillian Green, Ian Duffy, Julie Morgan,Marilyn Webster, Paul Watling, Rita Mannering, Chun Bagry,Stephenie Shinton
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