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The Wemian
Autumn 2014
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20 Wemsbrook Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AH.
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EDITORLinda Etherington- 01939 200593
SUB EDITORGeorge Highmore- 01939 234430
PUBLISHING EDITORBev HowardTREASURER
Alex WilliamsonCHURCHES & SOCIETIES
Peter Turner - 01939 236683ADVERTISING EDITOR
Kath Thelwell - 01939 232214
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EditorialDo you want a rewarding opportunity?In this autumn edition of your free community magazine you will seea date for your diary giving notice of a meeting appealing for you toconsider becoming a helper and volunteer in the production of TheWemian.To help secure the continuity of the Wemian we are making thisappeal, which seems to happen every 5 to 10 years, looking for help-ers to join the editorial team, while the present editorial team canstill provide support!
In 2015 the Wemian will have been in print for 40 years. Themagazine has remained in the same recognisable style through lotsof printing and technology changes. This has been down to itsstrongest asset, the volunteers who have produced the magazine forfree.Today, like 40 years ago, volunteers find working on this warmlyreceived magazine rewarding; you meet local groups and havecontact with local businesses, that connects you to the town.So please if you feel you might be interested in joining us come
along to our meeting. Wednesday 17th September 7.30pm. at WemTownhall
Linda Etherington.Editor
WEM JUBILEE BANDAUTUMN CONCERT
SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER7pm STANIER HALL
TICKETS from PRINCES WEM HIGH STREET
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Wem Cricket ClubThis quarter’s article profiles another stalwart of our club. Alan Walker is one ofour longest serving members, having played a valued and integral role within theclub for over 60 years, firstly as a player and then as an administrator. He held thepost of Secretary for 20 years, and currently holds the post of Bar AccountsManager, such an important role in maintaining the financial stability of the club.In the early 1980s, along with Allen Evans he played a major role in the club’smove from the Castle Field to the present Kynaston Ground in Soulton Road. 2006saw Wem Council make him an ‘Honorary Town’s Person’ in recognition of hislong and devoted service to sport in the town. He recently received a nomination atthe Nat West ‘Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards’ (OSCAs) ceremony in the‘Lifetime Achiever’ category for being an individual who has made an outstandingdifference to their local cricket community over a considerable number of years.
Anyone wishing to find out more about Wem Cricket Club can contact us byemail at [email protected], visiting our website www.wemcricketclub.co.ukor by phoning the Clubhouse during opening hours on (01939) 234680.
Graham Furber (Chairman)
SELECTED WEM CC DATES FOR DIARY (2014)
September7th Junior Showcase and Presentation day (incorporating Dads v Lads’ challengematch)20th / 21stth Final League matches.28th End of season Ground work day (10am)October 10th Prize Bingo evening 7:30pm
WEM CC DATES FOR DIARY (2014)April 5-6th Nat West ‘CricketForce’ (ground preparation) / junior registrationweekendApril 26th League cricket starts. Please see local press for fixture details.May 1st Junior coaching starts (6:45pm)
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Tuesday May 20th: Life & History of the Drovers of North Wales with Idris Evans whomanaged to connect: corgis, Lloyds Bank, Scots pines, Al Capone, the Proms and six-gunsin his entertaining and informative talk.
Tuesday June 17th: Tour of Loppington, Church & Village led by the Rev. David Smith andfinishing with a meal at the Dickin Arms. Voted one of the society’s best trips.
Tuesday July 15th: Industries of Old Wem & Surrounds with John Ruscoe. Members arelooking forward to the talk by this very popular local speaker.
Tuesday September 16th: Display and talks: ;Agriculture, food and shopping; the Roles of women and children; Cartoons and posters ofWWI; ‘Make Do & Mend’. A tasting menu of WWII food will also be available. Beingorganised by Austin & Christine Bridges, Angela Edwards, Sheila Edwards, Alan Johnsonand Oliver & Shelagh Richardson.
Saturday September 27th: Members will again be involved in the running of the, to be held in the Senior Club and the Town Hall.
Wednesday October 15th: Visit to the in Staffordshire.Depart, Wem at 10.00am, depart Alrewas at 4.00pm. Booking is essential. Contact thesociety for further information - please ring 01939 234579 or e-mail:[email protected]
Tuesday October 21st: The . The talk will concentrate on theWest European Theatre. Alex Williamson who has toured the battlefields of this areawill lead this event. ndividuals from Wem & Surrounds will be linked to the battles.
Tuesday November 18th: & Members' Forum
This will run during summer and autumn. The subjectsare (a) any WWI monuments relating to the people of Wem & Surrounds (can be in the UKor abroad) and (b) events commemorating WWI in Wem & Surrounds (June – November2014). Entry forms are available from the library and the town hall. Photographs with entryform and fee (in a sealed envelope labelled Wem Civic Society Photo Competition) should
be given in at the desk of Wem Town Hall from Monday 1st December 2014 to Saturday
6th December 2014.
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Meetings are at 7.30pm, Wem Senior Club on 3rd Tuesday of the month unless otherwisestated.If you are interested in becoming involved with Wem Civic Society, (annual membership is£9 or you can come to our meetings as a guest for £2) or wish to help with our projects -please contact 01939-235443 or e-mail [email protected] for further information.
Meeting on 16th October 2014
For this evenings meeting we will welcome Mrs G Shakespear with her enlightening talk onMedicinal Herbs and their uses. Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through-out human history they are still widely used and in many cases can provide us with a gentlealternative to mainstream pharmaceuticals. All are most welcome, £2 on the door or 50pfor members.
Evening includes Refreshments, Raffle, Competition “A flower from my garden” and Plantstall.Meeting starts at 7.30pm in the Senior Club, Chapel Street, Wem.
Contact Mary Millington: 01948 710328………………………………………………………………………………………….
Meeting on 20th November 2014
Tonight’s meeting we will hold our annual Quiz, a chance to get your thinking hats on andtest out your general knowledge skills. Evening includes Refreshments, Raffle, Competitionand Sales table. All are welcome £2 on the door or 50p members.
Meeting starts at 7.30pm, Senior Club, Chapel Street, Wem.
Contact Mary Millington: 01948 710328…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Meeting on 18th December 2014
Tonight we hold our social Evening, which gives us time to catch up with friends both oldand new. Enjoy a relaxed gathering with light buffet and maybe a mince pie or two.Members 50p and Non members £2 all are welcome.
Evening starts at 7.30pm, Senior Club, Chapel Street, Wem.
Contact Mary Millington: 01948 710328
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Friends of Whitchurch RoadCemetery, Wem
Annual General Meeting, Monday, 24 March 2014Chairman’s Report for 2013
The Friends Committee have had a more relaxed year knowing all the exterior renovationwork to the chapel was completed last year. Our efforts have turned this year to maintainingthe 2.7 acre cemetery.Despite difficult weather conditions, the contractors P&W of Oswestry have managed to keepthe grass cut and the whole area looking neat and tidy. We plan to continue with P&W forthe year 2014 (accepting a small increase in grass cutting costs) with financial help from thePCC, Wem Town Council, Wem Rural Council and the War Graves Commission.In the springtime five volunteers painted with wood preserver the 200 metres of fencing onthe north side of the cemetery. The team used the paint remaining from the LotterySustainability Grant.On two ‘tidy up’ days committee members worked to remove fallen branches, leaves andweeds etc. Our task that we have to deal with is the compost heap and the wheelie bins.Unfortunately, despite the large sign requesting ‘plant material only’ time has to be spentremoving unsuitable and non bio degradable rubbish (i.e. wire wreaths, plastic flowers.plastic wrapping paper etc) from the compost heap and putting such material into the wheeliebins for collection. A big thank you goes to John and Jenny Leese for doing this chore on aregular basis. Thank you to Veolia for donating a new wheelie bin, replacing our broken one- we now have three – and thank you to Peter Griffiths for emptying them.Four committee meetings have been held during the year with an average attendance of 11members. The coffee morning held in June at The Senior Club in Chapel Street was a littledisappointing financially, with not so many visitors attending.Many thanks to all committee members who have put in hard work especially the Treasurerand the 2 Secretaries. Thanks to Hazel Adkins for arranging and placing poppies on all thewar graves for Remembrance Day.Looking forward to 2014 I hope we can encourage new members onto ‘The Friends’committee so that we can move forward. We need to sustain this peaceful area for the townof Wem and the many visitors who come to see and tend their loved ones’ graves. TheSweet Pea Festival brings people from different parts of the country and many visit the graveof Henry Eckford.The Friends group have put in great but rewarding effort to reach this stage of the project atthe cemetery; we hope this momentum will continue in the future.
Kathleen Chesworth
Please note that we are always grateful for donations to help us to continue ourwork. Donations can be made by contacting the Treasurer on 01939 235559.
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The GOAL Community Group of Wem(Getting Older Adults on Line)
In May 2013 our group started free computer lessons in The Castle for Senior Clubmembers and this has been very successful.We formed our group (Getting Older Adults on Line) earlier this year so that wecould apply for grants to purchase computer equipment in order to achieve our aim ofhelping people in Wem and the local area who are disabled or over 55, become morecomputer aware.
Our thanks to:The Barber Trust, Local Joint Committee, The Allen Lane Foundation, TheRotary Club of Wem and District and the Shropshire Housing Group for theirfinancial support. Shropshire RCC in particular Lisa Darkin who helped us get offthe ground by lending us laptops, providing us with booklets and introducing us to theonline Learn My Way syllabus. Last but not least are Richard and Dee Lear of TheCastle who were good enough to supply us with a room and Wifi at no expense to thegroup so that we could start our project.Classes are held, free of charge, on Tuesday mornings from 9.15 to 11.45 in thecommunity room at The Castle. If you are interested please contact one of the tutorslisted below.We also hold sessions for residents at Roden Lodge on Monday afternoons from 2pmto 4pm.You are encouraged to bring your own laptop/tablet with you for the training, whichyou do at your own pace but we do have equipment available for use.If you are unable to visit us due to being homebound/disabled we will be willing tocome to your home and teach you.
There is no set time limit; you can take as long as it takes. At the end of the courseyou will receive a certificate acknowledging the subjects you have covered.If you have purchased or been given a computer/laptop/tablet and don’t know how touse it come and see us and we can help get you started.The course covers the basics of computers and shows how to use Emails and surf theinternet safely.
For those who are homebound the benefits of shopping on line are many and use ofEmails and the internet opens many new horizons.In the very near future, the government have said they intend most Governmentaspects/ benefits/road licenses/TV licenses/ Car tax etc will be done only on line.Help us to help you.
Phil Moyse on 01939 233533 - Brian Branch on 235533 – Brian Gee 233340
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WEM TOWN HALL
This is just a short message aimed at anyone in the area whomight like to be part of a writers’ group.I read my poems regularly at the Poetry Café in Shrewsbury and have justpublished my first collection: (Cairn Time Press, £6)available from me or from bookshops, Amazon etc.If you have been secretly writing poetry for years, or if you would like to tryfor the first time, get in touch!Being part of a writing group can help a lot. It’s good to get feedback andconstructive chat about what we have written.My name is Ted Eames and anyone interested can contact me at:
01939-235744
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Dyb dyb dyb?? Ging Gang Gooly? The traditional scouting phrases can still be heard butthe movement is evolving and is more relevant today than ever.
Nationally Scouting is growing with a UK membership total of over 550,000 making it thelargest co-educational youth movement in the country. There has been a continuousincrease for the last nine years and for the last two years has seen the biggestgrowth of any county in the country.
I am proud to say that has been at the forefront of this growth in our County. InJanuary 2012 when we last wrote in the Wemian there were 10 Scouts, 23 Cubs and 15Beavers; in September 2014 our numbers are 24, 38 and 38 respectively with a waiting listin all three sections.
Why are we growing? Put simply, we try to give the children the best experience of thewidest range of activities we can and allow them to learn by doing, in the process forminglife-long friendships. This year our Beavers (6/7 year olds) learned to climb on abouldering wall, went fishing, learned to make a cup of tea safely and how to make a snackwhich they could then take on our walk round Colemere. They slept overnight atJungleland, Telford, with 150 other Beavers from our District and had the best fun ever!Our Cubs (8/10 year olds) learned Zumba, did a recycling walk, a hedge and pond wildlifesurvey and had great fun bowling as well as participating in the District camp withapproximately 200 other Cubs. Our Scouts (10/14 year olds) walked from Wem toHawkstone, and back, for their camp carrying all their kit…which certainly teaches you topack lightly! They have started planning and fundraising for their trip to the worldJamboree in Iceland in 2017.
All this can only happen if we have people who are willing to give up their time to help andwe are very lucky to have a fantastic team of leaders (who enjoy every minute!) but as Imentioned above there are waiting lists in all sections. It makes me very sad to think thereare children who may not get the chance of joining us because we have not recruitedenough leaders……
– which is where come in! ?
We need more adults and young people. We are grateful for as much or as little time asyou can spare. Previous experience is useful but not necessary as the Scout Associationoffers training to ensure we keep the children safe. Young People can do their D of Evolunteering with us and we participate in the Young Lions in Service awards, both ofwhich help on C.V.s or University applications. If you are interested we would love to hearfrom you. Please ring our Group Scout Leader Tim on 07802 735769 or me on 01939235703 for more details.
Finally we would like to say !! Scouting should be available to allchildren regardless of ability to pay & we ensure no-one misses out. We can only do thiswith help. Wem is an incredibly generous town and hugely supportive – there is nowherelike it. We are very grateful for the assistance we receive from local people, local charities,the local council and the masonic lodges.
Yours in Scouting,
Sue Wilton-Morgan
1st Wem Scout Group
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CATEGORY 1 We asked for a photograph of a Wemian in another town or country andthe furthest measured miles by air would be the winner.THE WINNER IS RHIAN GREAVES WHO TOOK PHOTO'S OF THEWEMIAN IN BANGKOK AND HONG KONG
CATEGORY 2For a photograph being held by a recognisable personality!THE WINNER IS GAYNOR CARSON WITH A PHOTO OF JIMMYOSMOND AND HIS BROTHERS MERRILL AND JAY.
WEMIAN PHOTO COMPETITIONTHE WINNERS
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1- Mick Evans - London2- John & Chris Kirk - San Diego (Via Mrs Joyce Jones)3- Fiona Kilgour - California4- Raimund Schupp - New Delhi5- Kriistina & Marcus Santonen Finland.6- The Healey family - Florida
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WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK OUR OTHER ENTRANTS,
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This Next…We are a community group who meet once a month in Wem to have some fun being crafty and
creative!Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/Thisnextwem/ to find out more!
Some examples of our previous projects:Origami, Chocolate Making, Body Scrubs & Facials, Floral Design, Felt Crafts, Printing,
3d Paper Pictures & Wycinanki (Polish Paper Cutting)
Are you looking to take part in an adult education course ?This term we are offering :-
We would welcome your ideas as to what you would like to see offered in your local community.
Please forward your ideas toKatie Edwards – [email protected] Wright – [email protected] alternatively call us :- 01691 688083
COFFEE MORNING
SATURDAY 18th October 2014
9.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon
IN THE SENIOR CLUB
Please support us and help to raise funds for ongoing improvements andmaintenance of the cemetery
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BROCK-Evelyn was born on 15th September 1867. Her parents John Edward Simpson and Anne ChristianSimpson (nee Bluett) were married at Kirk Briddan, Douglas Isle of Man a year before. John Edward, adeeply religious man, was related to the Simpsons of Castle Bank who belonged to the Society ofFriends (Quakers) over several generations. Anne Christian’s father was a Barrister and High Sheriff ofDouglas on the I.O.M and Vicar General, acting as Judge in the Ecclesiastical Court on the island. Herfather’s career was in the Lancashire cotton industry, working as a Broker travelling extensively inEurope, where daughter Evelyn had a lot of her education. Giving her fluency in the French andGerman languages. She trained to be a Governess. Unfortunately she contracted rheumatic fever at theage of sixteen which must have weakened her but she had a tremendous spirit.
Married at Garstang Parish Church, North Lancs in 1897 to William Ashton, a cotton miller’s son fromDarwen, she moved with her husband a few months later to take over the running of Soulton HallFarm. Straight into the deep end would be an apt appraisal of their new situation! William knew littleabout farming and Evelyn had produced seven children by 1906. She brought them up in thewonderful environment of love, discipline and respect within the benign setting of rural Shropshire, anoasis of nature and low crime. The children benefited from her governess training as extra schoolingwas given by her at home, and of course her command of French and German meant that her familyhad some fluency too.
In 1920 she moved to Brockhurst Farm where her passion for gardening and being of service to thelocal community blossomed, the pressure of bringing up her family having now eased off. Shecontinued to attend regular Sunday services at St Luke’s Church, Weston under Redcastle where shehad always worshipped, but now took an interest in St Peter’s Church Lee Brockhurst too. Shecontinued her interest in the Catholic Apostolic Church (a short lived unique church started in 1835stemming from the teachings of Edward Irving and based on the nicene creed, with its twelve leaders,the Apostles.) She travelled to their Manchester Based place of worship once a month.
Surrounding herself with literature that promoted Christian values including little booklets with titlessuch as Goodwill, Endeavour and Compassion she engaged her wonderful mindset to hands on helpfor poor rural families in the local villages and hamlets, particularly at Christmas time, when wickerhampers were filled with nutritious food and she would travel around in her pony carriage delivering tothe door these gifts, much to the appreciation of the recipients, who at that time were not covered by aWelfare State.
In mid-summer three shire horses and three drays (flat trailers) were taken down to Wem and loadedup with children and brought back to the farm where they were entertained in a grass field near thefarm house; games were organised for them and a big picnic was provided. They were returned toWem later in the day. Health and Safety regulations were not a problem in those days! Respect for theperson in charge of the horses and some common sense got them by.
Sadly, by 1930 her health deteriorated, a consequence of that early bout of rheumatic fevercompounded by six pregnancies and her endeavours with family and community; she always gave100%, and spent her last two years quietly at home, surrounded by her loving husband and family.
Her passing was recognised by St Luke’s Weston under Redcastle where a unique family memorialwas given, a new church organ. There is a brass plaque above the keyboard saying “To the Glory ofGod and in Memory of Evelyn Ashton”. The congregation at St Peter’sLee Brockhurst also recognised her good works and a lectern wasgiven in her memory. A bible was also given by husband William whowas deeply saddened by her loss.
The inscription on her grave says, “I would see Jesus” “ I sleep but myheart awaketh” Evelyn embodied many of the attributes of perfect lifesetting by example the values that bring true happiness and peace. Iwish I had known her whilst she was alive!
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I am delighted to report that the total raised for the 2013 Poppy Appeal in the Wem areaas at July 2014 stands at £7668.09. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Appeal. Ihave recently attended a Poppy Appeal Organisers Conference, at which we were informedthat the total raised in Shropshire stands at £367,400.17 which is an amazing amount for arural county. It is hoped that nationally £37m will have been raised by the end of thefinancial year. The RBL spends £83m pa. on welfare, so that leaves a shortfall of £45m,which has to be found from other sources. There are many fund raising events taking placein support of The RBL especially in this centenary year of the start of World War 1. Pleasedo show your support if you can.There is to be a competition for young writers to compose an essay or poem entitled "My1914". If any young person would like to enter, I will be pleased to supply them with furtherdetails. Shropshire actor John Challis will be the judge.The guest speaker at The PAO Conference was Capt. Nick Beighton (Rtd), a Shropshire ladwho had served in the Royal Engineers. Nick had always been very active and a keensportsman. He joined the Shrewsbury Cadets, and did his training at Sandhurst with PrinceWilliam. In April 2009, Nick was posted to Helmand Provence in Afghanistan. During thistour of duty, he was unfortunate to stand on an IED. He suffered 30 separate injuries,needed 36 pints of blood and lost both his legs. On returning to the UK, he spent time atSelly Oak and Headly Court, and these rehabilitation centres helped him to come to termswith his change of circumstances, to regain his fitness and confidence and to learn that lifewas still worth living. It took him 12-18 months to get to know who he was again and todecide what to do next.He started rowing with Guildford Rowing Club, and from there he went on to compete inthe 2012 London Paralympic Games, where he won a bronze medal. In June he was part ofa group who became the first to attempt to go from Lands End to John O'Groats in astraight line. They covered 1400km in 28 days, by walking, climbing mountains, cycling andkayaking, all in aid of Blessma, the charity for limbless veterans. He is now training with theGB canoeing team with the aim of competing in the 2016 Paralymic Games, and winning agold medal!Nick told us that the lessons he has learnt are- disabilities don't define us, achievements doand achievement is a state of mind. You should have no excuses- life is hard sometimes,but never give up, and always take positives from experiences. Nick said he is proud tohave served his country both in the Army and at the Paralympics, and his favourite saying isfrom Sir Edmund Hilary, who said "It's not the mountain we conquer, it's ourselves"Nick concluded by thanking everyone who helps support the Poppy Appeal for giving himthe chance to learn to live again, and he reminded us that there are many other ex-servicepersonel, facing the next 60-70 years with the loss of 2 or 3 limbs and they will need oursupport too. Nick was a very inspirational young man and it was so encouraging to hearthat the money we help to raise is used to make such a difference to peoples lives and howmuch they appreciate all our efforts on their behalf.Ruth Comerford PAO. 01939234287..
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WEM ADOSI have just spent a lovely evening at the Stage Door watching an enchantingperformance by our young members, aged 7 to 11years. I am so delighted to seeso many new faces shining with enthusiasm, singing and dancing as theyperformed the musical play “Dragon” This was beautifully produced by our ownsisters’ act, Tess Barclay and Kate Price. They didn’t miss a trick in producing yetanother show that is such a great credit to our society and the town too. It must besaid that they were so well supported by a great back stage crew, the number ofcostumes that had been made beggars belief, when you realise the cast of 24 allhad at least one, and some had more you stand back in amazement. The youngpeople all made such an effort I can’t possibly pick out individuals, so here goeswith the cast list. Charlie Jones. Emily Ashley. Oliver Towers. Brodie Ashton.Darcie Connacher. Anna Claddingbole. Freya G. Dickens. Emma Haston. ElsaMarsh. Syddie Barclay. Alysha O’Rahilly. Alice Coburn. Louise Green. BenjaminMeason. Poppy McKirgan. Maggie Burley. Finnley Fine. Milly Hill. Katie Jones.Oscar Edmondson. Harriet Hanmer. Stacy Hose. Sophia Liley. Elliot Long. Allthese talented actors so ably supported by an equally talented back stage crew,and how splendid to see that so many of these are members of the older group,what tremendous team work by all starting with Jenny Colclough. RosemaryFenn-Wiggin. Andy Jones. Anna Latham. Spencer Radford. Hannah Schupp.Sarah Thomas. Allen Crowe. Judy Fox. Naomi Latham. Boo Latham. JackieSchupp. Lizzie Sinclair. Pat Williams.We had our A.G.M in June, when Allen Crowe took over as Chair, with thewelcome addition of three new members (young ones too!) Bella Wilson, thegrand-daughter of our long serving Nancy, how proud she would have been, AlishaJayne Mackey our local dance mistress, and Naomi Latham. I hope they will lookback with as much pleasure as we older members, recalling many happy times.Now to recall February 1998, still performing at the Stanier Hall (the Town Hallnot yet re-built) Geoff Smith produced two plays, “Pity about Kitty” and “In RoomFive Hundred and Four” both plays written by Jimmie Chinn. During the intervallight refreshments and wine was served by Jessel Jones, Hazel Tudor and helpers.Stage Crew Rosemary Fenn-Wiggin. Kieran Dawson. Bob Udy. Ann Jeffery. NancyWilson. Cliff Jeffery. Lyn Hinton. Jenny Colclough. (Interesting to note some of thenames appeared in the youth production last week!) Both these plays were thenentered in the Shropshire Drama League Festival at the Belfry Theatre, Wellington.The cast of “Pity about Kitty” was Lorraine Reader. Sue Udy. Carole Singleton.John Tudor. Justin Ply. Ivor Woodhead. An abbreviated Adjudicator’s report on theplay gave the Margaret Jones Cup for The Best Individual Performance in aSupporting Role to John Tudor. She, the adjudicator, then went on to say” Theconcentration of the team was admirable. They brought out the essential spirit andmeaning of the play” The cast of “In Room Five Hundred and Four” consisted ofJulie Blake. Mike Eyre. Sue Udy. Frank Barrow.
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They too received accolades and won the Irene Ohm Challenge Cup for “TheMost Imaginative Stage Setting” (You will remember of course Miss Ohm was thefounder member of Wem A.D.O.S) and Julie Blake won “The Jane BensonTrophy for the Best Female Individual Performance” What a night that was toremember! You see there is nothing new in our Society winning awards, long mayit continue. Look out in the next edition of the Wemian for my memories of “TheWizard of Oz” who knows, you may even find your name mentioned.
Till then as ever, Margaret.
Thursday 25th September Welsh End Whixall - Methodist Chapel
Tuesday 9th December Seasonal Fund Raiser Concert – Wem Baptist Church
Tuesday 23rd December Carol Singing at the Co-Op
Fund Raiser Tickets £5 - On the door
Wem community choir is now in its fourth year and has become wellestablished. Our aim is “Singing for pleasure” pure & simple. We meetduring school term time every Tuesday evening, 7:30 at the MethodistChurch Hall to enjoy the sound of each other’s voices & to have fun.The range of music sung is very broad: show numbers, popular songs, seashanties, 2, 3, and 4 part harmony (sometimes), spirituals, African, calypso,even madrigals on occasion! The list goes on, the main brief being weshould like singing them!You don’t need to read music & are always welcome to come along, have alisten & see if it’s for you? Or, just jump in & start singing.The choir aims to do around 4 concerts a year, so there is a focus to worktoward without becoming too taxing.We are also interested in strengthening links with the community, localgroups, societies & organisations. So, if you’d like a little vignette to helpyour event go with a swing – get in touch and talk it over.
Martin Carruthers
Chairwoman – Terry Hobday [email protected] – Val Lusby 01939 200309
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At an exciting time for the School, St Peter’s is looking to recruit twopeople to join its governing body.
If you have:
· An interest in our children’s future
· Time, energy & enthusiasm
· A desire to make a difference
· Willingness to accept responsibility
· An ability to work as a team
· Are happy to ask, questions, listen & learn
Then could have what it takes to be part of our team working toachieve the best for our children.
Governors are essential to the effective running of the school and itis a rewarding way to make a difference to the lives of our children.We are looking for people to broaden the experience and skill baseof the governing body and who can bring objectivity and a fresh pairof eyes to our work.
Governors set the overall direction of the school, act as a criticalfriend and are responsible for the school budget. We work throughmeetings, Committees and visits to the school. We also receiveinformation and advice to help us in our role and full training isprovided. A full role description is available from the school.
If you are interested in becoming a Governor please submit inwriting or by email an application of no more than 200 words settingout why you think you can make the difference and what skills andexperience you can bring to the role.
Applications should be sent to the Chair of Governors, St Peter’sCofE School, Shrubbery Gardens, Wem,Shropshire, SY4 5BX or byemail to: [email protected]
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BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT IN WEMSaturday September 20th – Sunday October 5th 2014
The Aston Lodge Guest House, The Castle, Fruitful Deli, Maypole Bistro, Nest Egg,The Old Rectory and The Treacle Mine will be emphasising British produce intheir menus during the fortnight, as will other Wem traders in their produce. Thisyear’s Wem Harvest Market (Saturday September 27th), in the Senior Club andTown Hall will form the centrepiece of the fortnight. Food on sale will includecheese, honey and other preserves, baked goods, fruit, vegetables, meat, readymeals, chocolate and sweets; cider and wine. There will be demonstrations inthe Senior Club, ‘Food in Times of Austerity: WWII recipes’ during the market andsome Wem Traders will also be providing food tastings on the High Street. Themarket will also include many plant and craft stalls. Plant advice will beavailable from Wem & District Garden Club and a demonstration of spinningwill take place in the Town Hall.
The Harvest Market Supper will be on Monday 29th September in The Castle.Servings start at 6.00pm and diners should book direct with the pub (tel: 01939236088).
This event among other local events across Britain will be listed on the nationalwebsite.
Keep a lookout for our publicity as more information becomes available andevents are confirmed.
Any local traders wanting further information should contact the Wem CombineHarvesters: tel: 01939 235443; e-mail: [email protected] or website:www.wemlocal.org.uk
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It Changed My Life….By John Dromgool
The way I have tended to drift away from relating my mixed feelings as afive/six year old Second World War evacuee from Liverpool under thegovernment’s Operation Pied Piper is surely yet more testimony to the waythe Dromgool family of Mum, two sons and two daughters came to beaccepted by Wemians. While not forgetting our armed forces and theirfamilies, between 1939 and 1945 was a massively upsetting time forhundreds (millions, on a national scale) of bemused displaced children andno kindergarten either for sceptical host families and households.However, I feel I ought to tie up a few loose ends relating to the way wewere billeted. It isn’t enough to just say that between the five of us we musthave experienced 15 temporary homes. Each one was so different, buttogether they must have accounted for what I can best describe as makingthe Dromgools a dysfunctional family – a strong word, but one which I useafter noting the dictionary definition of “not operating normally or properly.”It couldn’t have been any other way. Also, it did nothing for one’sself-confidence, lack of which was, in my case, to be carried on through lifeIt has always been strange to reflect on how, after a short initial period ofbeing in the same billet as Mum, I became someone else’s responsibilityfor many months if not years – and I don’t think I could have been theperfect child! My Park Road council house stays were among the best ofmy evacuee’s life and how did I repay the care and kindness I was shown?Well, on one occasion I was sent off to school with a packed lunch only tobe distracted by a day off playing on swings in the Recreation Ground –while, of course, having a premature snack. Such freedom was short-lived.My absence from school, which by that time had moved from theall-evacuee British School off Chapel Street and integrated into the JuniorSchool in Noble Street, was soon noticed. But far from being reprimanded Iwas taken out for a meal by the headmaster, Mr John Ranford! The lunchvenue: the then Kynaston’s Café in the middle of High Street, now a hotfood takeaway although the Kynaston name is still clearly seen in the floortiles in the doorway. As for the kindly Mr Ranford – he went on to teachand mentor generations of youngsters before his own ordination into theChurch of England and curacy of the local Parish Church. Incidentally,does anyone remember some of the Junior School staff – like MrsRidgeway, Miss Martin, Miss Cheshire and, after returning from RAFservice, Mr Trevor Hayward? The latter introduced competitive footballinto the school. But I digress……My eventual move away from Park Road and its frontal outlook on to theRecreation Ground was only a matter of a few hundred yards to a Station
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Road house backing on to the Rec, where for the first time the four Dromgoolsiblings were brought together in the same billet – a major step towards Mum’swish for all of us to be re-united and to be a real family once more. It was alsohere where we experienced the burning sensation to scalp and eyes of havingJeyes fluid applied straight from the bottle at (tin) bath time - something I wroteabout earlier in my story.But it was something quite different that, for me, was the saddest period of myevacuee’s young live. Come hail or shine bedtime at this fresh Station Roadbillet was about 6.30pm, just when most children were enjoying play, fun andgames on the Rec. This unhappy lad could only watch, envy and pine from thebedroom window. To add to my misery, I could look across the Rec toShrubbery Gardens and directly on to the house where Mum was billeted. As ithappened she was housekeeping for members of the Eckford family of sweetpea growing fame combined, if I remember rightly, with similar work for MrMaynard, another Shrubbery Gardens resident and the local stationmaster.Yes, in those pre-Beeching days Wem had its own railway station, footbridge,ticket office and full staff.I wasn’t alone in my bouts of melancholy at this and other times. At one pointmy older brother, Joe, admitted to being “scared, feeling very much alone andmissing Mum and the family a great deal.”However, never mind we siblings, what effect must all this have been havingon Mum, a virtual, largely helpless spectator to what was happening to herchildren? It must have been awful – something which was brought home to meon once seeing a cutting and photo of her from a local newspaper article. Shewas thin and wraith-like and had the darkest of circles to sunken eyes.However, she was always determined and allied to her strong constitution thissaw her through most crises, including my father’s untimely death when I wasbarely 18-months-old and, of course, World War 2 with its Pied Piperevacuation and all its other repercussions for us as a family.Strangely, I have no memories of birthdays or Christmas celebrations at anybillets. Then there was religion. Suffice to say, I became something of a“mongrel” in this respect! Evacuees tended to practise whatever their hostfamilies decreed. Apparently, my late brother enjoyed Sunday School andother services at the Parish Church and was partial to the hymn singing. Thisaspect of our lives took an unusual turn when hosts at our first Station Roadbillet insisted on all four of us attending the local Apostolic Church (nowconverted into the Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society’s Stage Doortheatre). We all came to regard the experience as a little weird as eachSunday we sat together in the same pew and always had the same old mansitting next to us, although he tended to sleep in the time between the start ofthe sermon and the arrival of Communion wine!Little did we know it, but this period in our unsettled lives was coming to anend and in The Wemian’s winter edition I hope to draw my contribution to aclose with reflections on how Mum’s long-held ambition to get us all togethercame to fruition.
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The Friends of Wem Pool Coffee MorningSaturday 13th September 2014. 9 - 12noon
@ Senior Club. Chapel Street. Wem.Admission 60p includes Refreshments.
Grand Raffle. Tombola. White Elephant. Books and C.D.'s etc.Homemade Cakes and Produce Stall. Gift Stalls etc.
Everybody Welcome and bring a friend.Contact. 01939-768509 further details.
Autumn Fayre.Saturday 4th October. 2014. 9 - 12noon.
@Senior Club. Chapel Street. Wem.Admission 60p includes refresments.
We will be holding. Grand Raffle. Tombola. Nearly New. White Elephant.Books and C.D.'s. Gift Stalls. Homemade Cakes. and produce.
Hand Crafted Cards.Everyone welcome. Bring a friend.
Contact 01939 - 768509 further details.
Xmas Fayre.Saturday lst November. 2014 - 9a.m. - 12noon.
@Senior Club. Chapel Street. Wem.Admission. 60p includes refreshments.
Everyone welcome. Bring a friend.Contact 01939-368509 further details.
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SOCIETY DAY FREQUENCY TIMEA.D.O.S. Committee Meeting 3rd Thursday of Month 7.30pm
ART SOCIETY TUES Weekly 2-4pm
BEAVERS Weekly Term Time. MON. 4.30 - 5.30pm or 5.45 - 6.45pm
BINGO WED Weekly 2-4pm
BOWLING CLUB Regular
BROWNIES TUES Weely Term-Time 5.30-6.45pm
CARNIVAL COMMITTEE 2nd Monday of Month 7.30pm
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL As and when needed
CIVIC SOCIETY 3rd Tuesday of Month 7.30pmCLIVE non-league BOWLING CLUB Phone for days and times
COMMUNITY CHOIR TUES Weekly 7.30pm
CONSERVATIVE ASSOC’ Call for information
CONSERVATIVE SNOOKER CLUB Weeknights 7pm
CUBS Weekly Term Time. WED.5.45 - 7.15pm or THURS. 5.30 - 7.00pm
FLOWER CLUB 2nd Thursday of Month 7.30pm
FREE MASONS (Roden Lodge) 3rd Mondays Sept to April 6.30pm
FRIENDS OF HOPE HOUSE No Regular Meetings
GARDEN CLUB - WEM & DISTRICT 3rd Thursday of Month 7.30pm
GUIDES TUES Weekly Term-Time 7-9pm
JUBILEE SENIOR BAND FRI Weekly 7.30-9.30pm
JUBILEE TRAINING BAND FRI Weekly 6-7.15pm
ODDFELLOWS THUR Weekly 10am-12noon
PROBUS (LADIES) 2nd Thursday of Month 12.15 for 1pm
PROBUS (MEN) 1st Wednesday of Month 12.15 for 1pm
RAINBOWS TUES Weekly Term-Time 4.15-5.15pm
RNLI (WEM BRANCH) THUR Weekly at Wem Market
ROTARY CLUB MON Weekly, phone for times
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 2ND Wednesday of Month 7.30pm
SCOUTS WED Weekly Term-Time 7.30-9pm
SEQUENCE DANCERS WED Weekly 8pmSEVERN ARTISTS WED Term Time 7-9pm
SWEET PEA SOCIETY As and When
TEA DANCERS 2nd Tuesday of Month 2.00-4.30pmTHE SATURDAY CLUB Monthly on a Saturday 2.00-4.00pm
TILSTOCK TODDLERS (0-5) WED Weekly Term-Time 1.30-3pm
TRANSITION TOWN 1st Wednesday of Month 7.30pmUNIVERSITY of the THIRD AGE (U3A) 1st Tuesday of Month 10.00am
WEM TENNIS CLUB MON, TUES & WED. Weekly 6.30pm
WEM WALKERS SUN Call for details PM
WOMENS INSTITUTE 1st Tuesday of Month 7.30pm
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PLACE CONTACT TELEPHONEStage Door, Aston Street Margaret Simmons 01939 232466
Wem Senior Club Susan Rogers 01939 290509
Scout/Guides HQ. Bowens Field Sue Wilton-Morgan 01939 235703
Wem Senior Club
Wem Sports & Social Club (233287) P. Davies 01939 233918
Scout/Guides HQ. Bowens Field Lorraine Manley 01939 234532
Wem Conservative Club Sue Holiday 01939 232547
Wem Conservative Club Mandy Meakin 01939 234834
Wem Senior Club. Sheila Richardson (email; [email protected]) 01939 235443Behind Clive Hall, Clive. For information please phone Roger Phillips 01939 220258
Methodist Church, Aston Street, Wem Terry Hobday 01939 234082
Conservative Club. Peter Broomhall; 07885 837606 or 01939 232573
Conservative Club Peter Broomhall; 07885 837606 or 01939 232573
Scout/Guides HQ. Bowens Field Kate Williams 01939 234481
Wem Senior Club Barbara Healey 01939 232398
Masonic Rooms, Whitchurch D.Y. Summerskill 01939 232221
Phone for any information Kicki Rouse 01939 235125
Wem Senior Club D. Lunt 01939 270485/M. Millington 01948 710328
Scout/Guides HQ. Bowens Field Lorraine Manley 01939 234532
Band Room, Thomas Adams School Ray Edge 01939 232001
Band Room, Thomas Adams School Ray Edge 01939 232001
1, Talbot Development, Wem Isabel Sherlock 01939 200673
United Services Club, Leek Street Doreen Stewart 01939 235527
United Services Club, Leek Street Con Curphey 01939 234156
Scout/Guides HQ. Bowens Field Louise Manley 07929 481582
Market Stall in Wem Town Hall Paul Rowlinson 01939 233779
Hawkstone Park Hotel Phil Moyse 01939 233533
United Services Club, Leek Street D. Young 01939 234136
Scout/Guides HQ Bowens Field Michael Hart 07703 859512Prince William Court, Aston Road Sue McLeod 01939 233790
Wem Sports & Social Club V. Grocott 01939 233482
Phone for information Val Good 01948 840779
Wem Sports & Social Club David Hayward 01939 232418Wem Methodist Church. Please phone Pat Davies for information 01948 880278
Tilstock Primary School Mrs Metcalfe 01948 880347
Various. Please phone for venue William Castle 01948 880608Scouts/Guides HQ, Bowen’s Field Alan Poole 01939 250175
Recreation Ground, Park Road, Wem Peter Hughes 07905 845615
Various local walks. E.Heath 01939 233405 / G.Brown(for times) 01939 232120
Wem Senior Club Alyson Owens 01939 232140
Contact Tish Dulson, who is the overall youth club leader on:- 07530 322885
SOCIETIES
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Wem Methodist ChurchAston Street, Wem
Saturday 29th November 201410am -12:30pm
Usual Stalls / Sausage & BaconBaps
Admission £1(Children Free)
To include coffee and mince pie
Wemian Readers will be sad to see that after 30 years The RNLI Stall onthe Wem Thursday Market has closed.This amazing group of volunteers who have dedicated their time to raisingfunds through selling brica-brac and Lifeboat cards and calendars atChristmas have raised in that time an incredible £100,000.We send our best wishes and thank you, we will miss your cheerful banterand good bargains.
The Eckford Sweetpea Show is taking place just as we put our magazinetogether for the autumn. this doesn't give the committee time to reflect andget news to us in time for print.So in a future wemian we will be hearing about the making of the show.The weather is perfect for this year and with local shops and businessesmaking the town look lovely and the vehicle rally fully booked a goodweekend is being had by all.Congratulations to the Eckford Society for another wonderful show.
Editor.
Notes from the Editor…
ANN AND MARGRETS CARBOOT SALES
WEM REC 9-1 £6.50 PITCH27TH SEPT
TRIPSSTRATFORD UP ON AVON
SAT 13TH SEPT £ 11CHESTER
SAT 22ND NOV £9
PICKING UP IN ELLESMEREWHITCHURCH AND WEM FORMORE INFO RING 01939 232963
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Wem Methodist ChurchAston Street, Wem. Office 01939 236452
SAT 10-11.30am Coffee Morning SUN 10.00am Worship and Junior Church TUES & FRI 9.30am-11.30am Toddlers Plus (Please bring and adult) WED 2.30pm Women's Fellowship-Fortnightly March-Dec FRI 7pm - 8.30pm Shell Club (Children 7yrs+)
Our Lady's Roman Catholic ChurchLeek Street, Wem. Parish Priest Rev. Patrick English 01691 622283
Mass Times Sat, 5.30pm. Sun. 9.30am.
Polish Mass 1st & 2nd Sunday of Month 6pm
Weekday Mass Wed. 10.30am.
Coffee Morning Last Tuesday of Month 10am-11.30am
The Religious Society of Friends 'Quakers'Rose Cottage, Chapel Street, Wem. T. Hobday 01939 234082 // G Roper 01939 233754
SUN 8.00pm Worship (1st Sunday of Month)
St Peter & St Paul's Parish Church, WemParish Priest: Rev. Nick Heron 232550 // Hall bookings: Mrs Jane Sutherland 234780
SUN 8am Holy Communion SUN 9.45am The Eucharist (Family Eucharist 1st Sunday of Month MON 4pm Ecumenical Prayer, Everyone Welcome 2nd TUESDAY of Month 8pm Short Time of Quiet Medication SAT 10-12nn Coffee Morning (Last Saturday in Month) WED 4pm Evening Prayer // Mothers Union on 1st Wednesday of month 2.15pm FRI 9.30am Holy Communion
Wem Baptist ChurchChapel Street, Wem. Pastors: Revs. P Wright 01939 232938/Al Simms 01939 768164
1st SUN of Month. 10am Coffee. 10.30am Joint Service in Wem Town Hall OtherSUNDAYS
10am & 6.30pm Services in Chapel Street, Wem 10am Service in The Cellar Church, Ellesmere
WED 9.30-11am Tiddlywinks THU 10-12nn Coffee Morning THU 6.15-7.30pm 7upz - (Activities for Children aged 7-11 yrs) FRI 5.15-6.15pm Dynamites - (Activities for Children aged 4-7yrs) FRI 7-9.30pm YP - (For Young People aged 11-15 yrs
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J PAGE LTDELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
EST. 1975
DOMESTIC &COMMERCIAL
INSTALLATIONS
01939 22052007973 106188
Lisa WardBy design
Now at Maypole Court
For your made to measure
Curtains &Soft FurnishingsTracks, Poles &Haberdashery
Please Call in
01939 23409507800 951245
www.sarahhillglass.co.uk
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Robinson & Young have been supplying & delivering gas for over 30years & have earned an excellent reputation for our high level of
expertise & customer service. Whether it be industrial gas, BBQ gas orany related accessories, Robinson & Young have a wide range of stock to
meet your requirements.
We Offer an efficient delivery service to local areas from 09:00 to 5:00Mon – Fri!!
For more information do not hesitate to contact Craig on 01939 235300or 07971924851.
Robinson and Young, Shrewsbury Road,Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PA
Industrial GAS
Robinson and Young, Shrewsbury Road,Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PA
SELF STORAGE on WEMBUSINESS PARK
OFF NEW STREETSECURE LOCKED CONTAINER STORAGE
● YOU HAVE YOUR OWN KEY.● MONTHLY, QUARTERLY OR ANNUAL TERMS.● FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE OF FURNITURE,● HOME CONTENTS, OFFICE EQUIPMENT.● BUSINESS STOCK ETC, ETC.● ALSO ‘CARAVAN STORAGE’ AVAILABLE.
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38 High Street, Wem01939 232845
5 High Street, Whitchurch01948 662228
Church Street, Prees01948 840272
Plasma, LCD & LED TVsAerial & satellite installationsAuthorised Sky Digital dealer
Freeview & FreesatDomestic appliance sales & delivery
Grindall’sOf Wem
PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST
A BEREAVEMENT SERVICECONDUCTED WITH DEDICATION &
COMMITMENT BY THE ONLY INDEPENDENTFOURTH GENERATION FAMILYFUNERAL DIRECTORS IN WEM
PREPAID FUNERAL PLANS AVAILABLE
WEM 01939 233903
40 Aston Street, Wem
“SMALL JOBS DONE”
FOR ALL YOURPLUMBINGREPAIRS
ANDEMERGENCIES
CONTACTDAVE MADDEN
0194871068207500223912
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ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTREINCLUDING FIBREGLASSING
· MOT TESTING STATION· GARAGE SERVICES· RECOVERY SERVICES· COURTESY CARS AVAILABLE· AIXAM & MICROCAR
QUADRICYCLE DEALERCan be driven on full or B1 Motorcycle licence
26-28 ASTON STREET, WEMSHROPSHIRE, SY4 5AY
TEL: 01939 233243WWW.HANMERAUTOSERVICES.CO.UK
Shropshire’s longest established dealership (over 35 years)
WE RIDE THEM, RACE THEM,SELL THEM & SERVICE THEM
BIKES & SCOOTERS IN STOCKCLOTHING & ACCESSORIESMOT’S, REPAIRS & SPARES
WE CAN COLLECT YOUR BIKE
TEL/FAX: 01939 232223
www.tonymossmotorcycles.co.uk
56 ASTON STREET,WEM,
SY4 5AU
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www.saloptowing.co.ukC.R. CLEANING
CARPETS - ORIENTAL RUGS - UPHOLSTERY- OVENSEXPERTLY CLEANED
- STAIN GUARD PROTECTOR- HOUSEHOLD CLEANING (SPRONG CLEANS)- INSURANCE WORK (FLOOD & SMOKE DAMAGE)- DAILY OFFICE CLEANING CONTRACTS
FREE QUOTES AND ADVICE
DAVID NIXON :OFFICE 01948 880994
Open:Monday Thursday Saturday 9am - 5am
Wednesday & Saturday 9am -1pm
Excellent QualityExcellent Workmanship
Extensive Range
Axminsters * Wiltons * Marley * Flotex * Tomkinson * Huega
FREE FITTING4 MORRIS SHOPPING PARK WEM
WEM: 01939 233661 or ELLESMERE: 01691 624422
www.adtcarpets.co.uk
MARK SHERRYBUILDING SERVICES
26 BARLEYFIELDS, WEM, SY4 5LU01939 236486 07812 132110
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Daryl R. HaslehamClock, Watch & Gun Repairs
10b HIGH STREET 34-35 HATTON GARDENWEM LONDON EC1N 8DXSHROPSHIRE Tel: 020 7242 1708SY4 5AA Mob: 07956 317251Tel: 01939 235944 Email:[email protected]
Shropshire LtdMobile Car Body Repair Specialist
Scratches, Scuffs & ScrapesAlloy Wheel Repairs Plastic Bumper Repairs
We can repair your car at your home or place of workAvailable 7 Days a week
Very competitive prices!For a local, professional, and reliable service
Contact us for a free estimateTel: 01948 841 468 Mobile: 07713 499 656
E-mail: [email protected]
BACK 2 NEW
01939 220250 / 220131
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WRIGHT NEWSNewspapers & Magazines
Home Delivery ServiceConfectionary & Drinks
Stationary & CardsIce Cream & Slush
37 High Street, Wem
01939 236622
& Five Element ReikiWhat can Reiki do for you?Reiki treatments last an hourand the benefits are many:Deep RelaxationReduce Stress and anxietyBoost energy levelsHelp relieve painEnjoy a better quality of life and more.
One day course in Reiki levels 1 & level 2
Two day course in Reiki Master/Teacher
Contact Ingrid Bariosco for details
Tel. 01939 234712e-mail ingridatalternativehealth.com
Newton Meadows Cottages
Wem Road, Harmer Hill, ShrewsburySY4 3EA
Tel: 01939 [email protected]
www.newtonmeadows.co.uk
· Moving house and needtemporary accommodation?
· Having friends or family to staybut not enough room?
· Or just wanting a break awayin one of our Self Catering cottages?
· Our comfortable fully equipped4* cottages may be the answer?
For more details Visit our website, email or ring Mr & Mrs Simcox
KYNASTON’S OF WEMREPAIRS TO
WASHING MACHINESDISHWASHERS
COOKERSTUMBLE DRYERS
VACUUM CLEANERS ETCServing Wem & District
For over 30 yearsFor expert service
Tel. KEVIN01939 23307007970 777618
Spares supplied forDIY REPAIRS
Guarenteed repairsSensible prices
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LES WEATHERHEAD
CHIMNEY SWEEP
BRUSH & VAC
CLEAN & EFFICIENT
TEL: 01948 830 443
It is recommended thata chimney in use should beswept at least once every
twelve months
Wem PlaymatesNurseryFrom 3mnths to 5yrs
Funding available for 2 and 3 year olds
Happy, comfortable and secure learning environment
Qualified experienced staff
Ofsted report (May 2013) -“Children enjoy their time and are happy and
settled in this friendly nursery.”
Committee run organisation
Call Jenny on 01939 233643
Registered charity no. 1124797Ofsted no. EY454398
Unit 1 Wem Business Park, Wem. ShropshireSY4 5JX
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● In pain?● Sporting injuries?● Postural problems?● Migraines?● Stressed?● Depressed?● Recovering from illness?
Beauty WithinShirley & Tessa
Full range of bespoke beautyservices
Hand & Foot CareFacial & Eye Care
Massage & Body TreatmentsHopi ear candles
Make-UpWaxing & Electrolysis
Ear Piercing
Hands for Healing
SUE RIGBY 01939 233466
07531 139387At Gemini with Beauty Within
●Quantum Touch●Reiki
Brite Start Cleaning Ltd for your home and officeFrom Brite Start you will receive a professional, efficientCleaning Service tailored to yourindividual requirements. We can do weekly/fortnightly orspecial one off cleans such as deepcleans, end of tenancy cleans or after events. We willleave your home or office sparkling.We are locally based in Wem and we are not a franchise. All our staff are uniformed, fullyvetted and fully insuredPlease take a look at the video on our websiteFor a free no obligation quoteTel 01939 714002
info@britestartcleaning.co.ukwww.britestartcleaning.co.ukRegistered office 36 Station Rd Wem Shropshire SY4 5BHRegistered No 7905353
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Bar Opening TimesMon – Thu: 11am – midnight
Friday – sat: 11am – 1amSun:12pm – 11pm
14 HIGH STREET, WEMwww.castlehotelwem.co.uk Tel: 01939 236088
Food ServedTues to Sat:12 – 3pm & 6 – 9pm
Sunday & Monday 12 – 3pm
Delicious Home Cooked FoodSuperb Selection of Fine Wine & Ales
United Services (Wem) Club Ltd.29 Leek Street, Wem, SY4 5EP - Tel: 01939 232806
Private members’ club Membership fees £10.05 (ordinary)/£5.05 (Seniors, concessions)
Membership includes:Function room and kitchen hire, rates start at £30; Sports amenities;
Regular entertainments nightsA welcoming atmosphere, many attractive facilities, competitive prices.
Join today; simply call in for an application form!
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CARPET CLEANINGCLEANED - DEODORISED - STAIN PROTECTED AND DRY
IN AROUND 30 MINUTES+ HELP TO MOVE FURNITURE IF REQUIRED
DRY FUSION FROM VALUE VALET; YOUR LOCAL CARPET CLEANER
CALL TONY: 01939 233362www.value-valet.co.uk
Book an appointment now!Tel: 01939 235880 Mobile: 07794 524 347
13 Aston Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AY (by the railway station)
+ suite cleaning
The Fruitful DeliDelicatessen & Fresh Produce.
A Range of Cheeses.Local Meats, Bakery & Anti Pasti Bar
Local Artisan Bread, Gluten Free Range.
Tel: 01939 232682 email: [email protected]
17 High Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AA
FOR FULL LISTINGS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB PAGE
www.wemtownhall.co.ukOr call the Box Office on: 01939 238279
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TONY PAUL Repairs to:
WASHING MACHINESCOOKERS etc
Quality service assured
Tel:01939 231002
THE CUCKOO ALE BANDLively danceable music, expert callingproviding an evening of pure Ceilidh
enjoyment
quality therapists & qualitytreatments in a quality
environment
complementary therapies
7 Maypole Court, Wem01939 236965www.harmonycentres.co.uk
Treatments include: Acupuncture,Chiropractic, Foot Care, Massage,Osteopathy & Counselling
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Chris will be pleased to help and advise you on the following dates:
Surgery Dates
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A SMALL EXCLUSIVE, NEWLY BUILTOUTDOOR CATTERY IN A GARDEN SETTING
OPEN ALL YEARHEATED CHALETS
LISTED BOARDING CATTERYTHE LAURELSFOXHOLES
WEM SHROPSHIRESY4 5UJ
01939 [email protected]
Visitors welcome for viewing(between Lowe Hill & Whixall)
FOXHOLES BOARDINGCATTERY
Home Tuition
MATHS/ENGLISH
8-16 year oldsCRB checkedReferences
Alan Cliff: 01939 234790
We provide support to sole traders andsmall businesses in Shropshire by offer-ing the following services:
· Bookkeeping· Accounts· Tax Returns· VAT returns· Payroll· Budgeting & Forecasting
We will agree a price up front and you canalso spread the cost by monthly paymentshelping your cashflow.
To arrange a free initial consultation callMarie on 07932680858
Company no: 08356356 registered in England& wales
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WEM BUTCHERSFAMILY BUTCHERS
Prop. A.E. OLIVER
GAME MEAT
FRESH POULTRY
DAILY LOCAL DELIVERIES
A VARIETY OF SAUSAGESHOME COOKED PIES
SELECTION OF BAR-B-Q MEATSFREEZER MEATS
ALL HOME BAKED COOKED MEATS
PHONE 2324356 HIGH STREET, WEM
SALOP TOWINGTOWBARS SUPPLIED & FITTED
PLUS: TOWING ACCESSORIES
MOTOR HOME SECURITYCYCLE CARRIERS
DOMESTIC TRAILERS
UNIT 2 BENBOW BUSINESS PARKHARLESCOTT LANE SHREWSBURY
SY1 3FA
01743 467272www.saloptowing.co.uk
PROUD TO SUPPORT WEM CARNIVAL 2014
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I USUALLY HAVE A MOBILE SURGERY ON A STARTING ATBEFORE VISITING (BOTH CHAPEL ST WEM)
AND FINALLY FOR THE MARKET.If you would prefer to make an appointment to see me at any other time please
telephone or send an email to:[email protected]
PAULINE DEE
JR GIBSONCOUNTRYSIDE
SERVICES
National Proficiency testCouncil qualified in:
Tree work & fellingHedgelaying, Coppicing & Maintenance
Knapsack spraying of drive, pathway, lawn weed controlField/paddock toppingContract log splitting
Mole catchingFencing, field gate hanging, stone walling
Tractor mounted post borer & post knockerWell Seasoned Hardwood Logs
CALL:
01939 2202480777 9994613
Piano & TheoryTuition
Lessons available inpiano & theory
Qualified Teacher with over 20years experience
Adults & Children welcomeCRB Checked
Contact: Katy Higgins
01939 236189
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Lost a button?
Hem come undone?Need a new zipper?
For all your repairs, alterations andsewing requirements
Contact:
Sue
On
01948 841076Or
07876 308062
Sudeley, Church Lane, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5HS
Neil HughesRoofing
01939 233509 / 07813850263
Slating & Tiling ContractorChimney Pointing, Lead Work and Moss Removal.
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COUNTYSECURITY
24HR EMERGENCY LOCKSMITHS FOR ALL YOUR SECURITY NEEDS
LOCK CHANGES AND REPAIRS UPVC SPECIALIST FOR DOORS & WINDOWS LOCK UPGRADES TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
OIL TANK / EXTERNAL GATE SECURITY / SAFE & GUN CABINETSBARS / GRILLS & SECURITY SCREENSA FAMILY RAN BUSINESS SINCE 1995
CALL TONY MORGAN ON:Office: 01939232906Mobile: 07860111544
E mail: [email protected] CITIZENS DISCOUNT
LOCKSMITH COTTAGE TILLEY VILLAGE SY4 5HE
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Justine’s GemsThe Jewellers and Watchmakers of Wem
Clock & Watch RepairsJewellery Repairs & Ring SizingBespoke Handmade JewelleryPearl Re-StringingFree EstimatesValuations
Phone: 01939 235 94410b High Street
WemShropshireSY4 5AA
The Old Rectory Hotel is a real haven ofcomfort and style, where individually styledrooms, home grown produce and friendly
professional staffs are part of the experience.
Weddings, Functions,Christenings and Parties.
For bookings, enquiries and Special offers
Tel: 01939 233233
Lowe Hill Road, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5UAOr visit www.oldrectorywem.co.uk
Small is beautiful &style is everything
JOnly £10.00 per month
Includes1 Dental Examination per year
3 Hygienist visitsAll X-rays
35% Discount of all fillingsHoliday & Out of Hours Insurance + More
Tel. 01939 232864www.spadental.co.uk/wem
[email protected] Chapel Street, Wem, SY4 5ER
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T e l: 07 7 7 3 118 2 6 9F re e p h o n e : 08 00 7 4 7 1 9 7 5
G . J . WA T T O N
T re e S e rv ic e s
PLEASE PHONE FORFREE ESTIMATE
•All kinds of trees expertlyfelled, topped and pruned•Hedges trimmed•All kinds of Cherry, Fruit,Conifers, Silver BirchTrees carefully pruned•All rubbish removed•N P T C Qualified•Fully Insured•Registered Waste Carrier•Competitive Prices
Fast efficient service for your Letters/Reports/AssignmentsA Curriculum Vitae? – Advice given oncontent and letters of applicationData EntryTelephone Answering Service
Call : 01939 [email protected]
WEM TRAVEL
Private HireFriendly Lady driver17yrs Experience
Local WorkShopping etc
Pre-Book
01939 23367307971 291928
102 Lowe Hill Road Wem SY4 5UT
Shaw Clean SOLUTIONS
● CARPETS ● STONE ● UPHOLSTERY ● TILE & GROUT ● LEATHER ● WOOD ● RUGS ● DRIVEWAYS ● CURTAINS ● PATIOS ● MATTRESSES ● DECKING ● STAIN REMOVAL & PROTECTION
Tim & Nicki Shaw offer FREE advice & quotes,fully insured. Wem & surrounding areas contact;
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Hillc
op Bank
Set in the beautiful North Shropshirecountryside we have nine purpose
built kennels for the more pamperedpooch. All dogs walked twice daily.
Hillcop Bank FarmAston Road
WemShrewsbury
SY4 5SB(Between Aston & Lee Brockhurst)
Tel: 01939 232102Mobile: 07762 188425
A caring team of Dentists& Hygeinists
Mrs S Singh BDSMr D Singh BDSDental care plans
available
Garden & homeMaintenance
For all your gardening and homeDIY jobs
· Grass cutting· Hedges & fencing· Borders dug & planted· Painting & decorating· All home & diy jobs
Phone steve pearce on01939 234218
WEMBOOKSHOP
Customer OrdersBook Tokens
81 High StreetWem
ShropshireSY4 5DR
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Vintage AllsortsFull house clearance service
Garages, Lofts & Sheds clearedWe buy Antiques, Vintage Collectables, Jewellery, Silver, Militaria & Furniture.
4 Drawell House, Noble Street, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5DZ
07812 519663 01939 232321
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R.N. Wood SolutionsTOP QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AND CUSTOM
MADE GARDEN BUILDINGS SUCH AS:GARDEN SHEDS, SUMMER HOUSES,
AVIARIES, CHICKEN HOUSING,DOG + CAT HOUSING
ORDER NOW ON:01939 235985
www.rnwoodsolutions.co.ukUnit E4, Wem Ind. Estate, Wem
Shropshire, SY4 5SO
IAN CLIFFLawnmower, Chainsaw& Garden MachinerySales: Service : Repairs
Inc.
Wem Tool HireAll types of professional &
DIY tools for hire
28a ASTON STREET, WEMTel: 234711
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Charleston House Cruckmoor Lane Prees GreenWhitchurch Shropshire SY13 2BS
Tel: 01948 842 120 Fax: 01948 842 121Email: [email protected] www.hawk-group.co.uk