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 Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
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It was more than skittles which were bowled over at a recent charity fundraiser organised by an Aldridge charity.
Trustees of Aldridge Manor House Youth and Community Association presented a 33,261 cheque to Karen and Sean Ross,founders of the local charity Rosies Helping Hands.
The community and youth association was a registered charity which closed in December 2006,and their substantial donation was the amount of surplus funds on closure.
Karen said "It was a very sad day when Aldridge Manor House Association closed.It had served the community so well for many years,generations of young people have fond memories of the weekly youth club held there.
2It s a great privilege to have been chosen as the charity to receive this money and we shall ensure the young people of Aldridge benefit from this very generous donation.
The skittles evening was great fun and thank you to those people who gave their support and raised £300.
# - Dusan Popratnjak - 10/26/08; 11:29:17 PM -
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A church - owned social club in a leafy village in Aldridge could be stripped of its licence,following floods of complaints from neighbourhours who claim it has turned into a rowdy drinking den.
The Friary Club,in Whetstone Lane,Aldridge will have its licence reviewed following a catalogue of complaints from people living near by.
It is located next to St Mary of the Angels Church in Whetstone Lane and was originally a head quarters for congregation members.After seperating from the church,the club is now privately run and is leased by bosses from the Diocese of Birmingham.But neighbours have complained the former retreat for worshippers is now like a pub.They have written to licensing chiefs at Walsall Council claiming the site opens the doors to revellers later than its current licence allows and that the terms of its members - only club licence have been breached because any body is allowed inside.
The review hearing will be held aon October 21st at Walsall Council House.
# - Dusan Popratnjak - 10/26/08; 11:18:49 PM -
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Produce from France,Belgium and Italy will tickle the taste buds at Aldridge's first continental market.Stalls will be at Aldridge shopping Centre from October 31st to November 2nd with a variety of food and drink on offer from 09.00am - 17.30pm on Friday,Saturday and 09.00am - 16.00pm on the Sunday.Spanish,Dutch and Polish produce will be on display along with french cheeses,patisseries and croissant,fresh bread,Corsica saucissons,Muscadet wines and Swedish cider.
There will be hand - made chocolates,Brittany biscuits and fresh crepes and traders in traditional costumes.It is organised by Walsall Council with Aldridge Village Business Partnership,supported by London and Cambridge Properties.
# - Dusan Popratnjak - 10/26/08; 11:06:17 PM -
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Members of an Aldridge Social club have been bowled over by a traditional skittles evening which is helping to breathe new life in to the centre.The regular skittles evenings have been launced at Aldridge Social Club as a way of bringing more people through the doors.And it is already attracting 70 people keen to show off their bowling skills.The next evening is taking place next Friday at 19.30pm at the venue in High Street.
Some of the skittles nights have been held for charity,with the chemotherapy unit at Walsall Manor Hospital being one of the benefactors,although the event on Friday will not be for a charity.Margaret Mason,aged 68 ,whose husband Colin ,63 of Wellfield Road,Aldridge runs the events said "Skittles evenings are very popular.They are usually held around every six weeks and there is usually around 70 people taking part
# - Dusan Popratnjak - 10/26/08; 10:57:20 PM -
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Children who got stuck into a good book during the summer holidays have been rewarded for reading.
Aldridge library launced its Team Read Initiative to tie in with Olympic fever.
Children were challenged to read six books during their summer holidays.
More than 60 young people went for gold and managed to achieve the target.This week library manager Gail Heeley awarded the successful children with a certificate and medal for their efforts. She said "One parent told me her daughter had been really inspired to read more - we could not ask for more than that.
# - Dusan Popratnjak - 10/26/08; 10:47:24 PM -
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Keen photographers are being encouraged to capture the beauty of Barr Beacon during a guided walk.
The stroll has been arganised through Walsall Council countryside services and includes a photography expert on October 26th from 14.00pm - 17.00pm.
To book call 0845 1135000.
The event is open to beginners and experienced photographers.
Cost £2.
# - Dusan Popratnjak - 10/26/08; 10:40:43 PM -
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Former servicemen gathered at a newly - refurbished memorial to a renowned army captain from Aldridge.
Around 150 people joined The Royal British Legion parade and service of dedication at the new - look plaque and stone honouring the Victoria Cross hero Captain Charles George Bonner.
Captain Bonner was awarded the honour for his courage when the ship was shelled by an enemy submarine in the Bay of Biscay in 1917.
# - Dusan Popratnjak - 10/26/08; 10:36:05 PM -
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The Aldridge branch of the Royal Brtish Legion will hold a parade and service dedicated to the late Captain C.G. Bonner VC.
Led by a band and a detachment from Sutton Coldfield Sea Cadets,the parade will include detachments from Walsall Sea Cadets,Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps.
The parade will form at the head of the Green roadway on Sunday 21st September to march to the Cenotaph at 15.00pm.
# - Dusan Popratnjak - 10/26/08; 10:28:44 PM -
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