Cant leave anything alone

I fought for a long time on my other website to make the area around Brooklands Grove safe as there was sewerage escaping onto the land see my Crewe sites We also got the storm drain fenced off so no one could fall in. Today a visit to to the area shows the fence has been vandalized or stolen for scrap and that the potholes for the storm drain have been removed leaving a 12 foot drop into the storm drain onto concrete.



As children play in the area its clear it dangerous as a child could fall down the hole. Thats when the fun began I rang the council and confusion reigned well that should come under CCC but its all Cheshire East now we will try on no its not them it must be CNBC but thats us as well now. Would it be engineering, Parks and gardens, H&S, highways?

We did in the end get there and they were going to send someone out straight away as it was a danger. But the council doesnt seem to have worked out who or what it is yet. The kids have properly been down this whole on a big adventure as you can walk along it inside as its very big. The problem is no water goes down it normally as it goes via the brook but any heavy rain and suddenly its a 6 foot torrent of water and you could be trapped and drowned very quickly.

Before nicking or wrecking things people should think about putting lives in danger

Wishing Well Official Launch IT Suite

At the Eagle Bridge Health Centre on Tuesday 21st April is the grand opening of the new IT suite by the Wishing Well project. All are welcome to come along there will be Special guest, quizzes, Prize draw, Buffet between 10 am and 12 noon.

It sees the opening of the new IT suite so patients can use computers in the center to look up details about their condition find support groups and gain Internet access. The project is manned so there is always someone to help you if needed.For details contact 01270-256919

West Street still Booming

Once again a new shop has opened in west St bucking the trend for shop closures. I report a couple of weeks ago how the Ginger Monkey and the sports drink shop had open in West St.
The new shop is selling quality second hand furniture and also buys it so pop in and grab a bargain

“Don’t Let Them In” Warning from Police

“Don’t Let Them In” Warning from Police

Police have issued a warning about doorstep callers in the Crewe area, following two burglaries.
In one, (on Tue April 14th) two men in their twenties who claimed to be from a water company, called at the home of an elderly couple in the Leighton Park area. They asked the occupants to turn on the water in the bathroom. While that was being done, the men made off with a wallet.
Two days earlier a young man called at a house about a mile away and claimed to know the elderly woman living there. He took money from her.
Detective Inspector Nigel Groom, in charge of the Cheshire Police Eastern Area Burglary Unit said, “There is nothing to suggest that these incidents were linked, but they both highlight the issue of unscrupulous criminals who target elderly and vulnerable people.
“We have had some success in tracing and arresting some of these people over the past few years and they receive lengthy prison sentences, but prevention is a lot better than detection.
“We warn everyone to keep doors locked and if you answer the door to a caller you should keep the safety chain on.
“Do not let anyone into your home unless you are absolutely certain you know who they are. If they produce an ID card, check it carefully and phone the relevant company or organization to see if the caller is genuine.
“Public utility companies, like the water companies, do not send people round knocking doors and asking to come into your home without prior notice.
“The door is your first line of defence. If these criminals realise they are not going to get in, they will go away.
“We would also ask neighbours, friends and relatives of elderly and vulnerable people to keep an eye open. If you think callers in your neighbourhood are suspicious, call us on the Cheshire Police Information Line, 0845 458 0000. You can use the same number if you have any information about these two latest incidents.”

What a Mess

We have Asda car park and at the top end we then have a walk through to Jubilee Gardens which has recently been revamped and is looking good. In between we have this mess no mans land. It is most often frequented by the local drinkers as its out of the way. But what a mess all that is required is some nice plants and a quick tidy around. The plants bushes would make such a difference as its a site often seen by town visitors when they come to Asda. All you can see now is empty flower beds and dead plants

Queens Park gets a New Manager

Elaine Dodd is the new Queens Park manager formally the Town Center manager . The new post is seen as a key role in helping to transform the Victorian park to its former glory.

Delays in the redevelopment project have proved frustrating for the officers involved and loyal users of the park.

It is hoped an announcement will be made shortly as to whom the selected new contractors are who will continue with works stalled when contractor Wrekin went into liquidation.

All that is happening at the park at the moment is the new railings are having their third coat of paint.

Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets

Well not Harry Potter but Local historian and former councillor Howard Curran along with Crewe Blog and television cameras were spotted on the square today looking into a large hole. It is of coarse the under ground chamber that was discovered last week. The underground tank is 12 metres long, three metres deep and three metres wide. It is thought it was built in the 1800 to supply water for the Turkish baths.
We are not very enterprising any other town would have stopped work got onto Time Team done some Geo fiz and milked it for months getting onto the TV and promoting the town. But what do we do bury it. It possible it could have been made into a historical feature to attract visitor and a missed opportunity.

Queens park Easter Monday

Easter Monday and there a lot of people at the Queens Park enjoying the sun. The little train that runs around the Park was out giving rides and a lot of kids on the play area. Some came to feed the ducks and look around but the question on everyones lips is when will it be finished. As the new contractor hasnt yet been appointed work is at a stand still. All that is happening is the railings have had there third coat of paint.

I took some good pictures for the sister blog on the Queens Park so pop over and take a look

Easter Saturday in Crewe

Easter Saturday in Crewe and the Easter Bunny display was in the market centre attracting lots of visitors

Around the corner outside Abbey National I came across this dummy part of the puppet show for the kids, How that poor little man carried that big dummy with glasses I dont know



There was a puppet show in full swing along with Face painting for the kids

BHS staff couldn't bear to be left out and were running a raffle for the NSPCC a worthy cause and seemed to be having a good time doing it and bearly had time for dinner

New Deputy Voted in at Cheshire East Annual Meeting

New Deputy Voted in at Cheshire East Annual Meeting

Cheshire East Council has a new deputy leader. Brian Silvester, who represents Rope Ward in Crewe, is now second in command to Leader Wesley Fitzgerald.

Councillor Silvester, the Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, took up his position at the first annual meeting of Cheshire East Council, which was held at Tatton Park, Knutsford, on Thursday 2 April.

Of his election, Councillor Silvester says: "I am delighted and honoured to be elected the first Deputy Leader of the new Council. I look forward to working with the Leader, councillors and officers to make Cheshire East one of the best councils in the country. It is a challenge that I will relish."

The Council's 10-strong Cabinet membership was also approved as follows:

Leader - Wesley Fitzgerald
Adult Services - Roland Domleo
Children and Family Services - Paul Findlow
Environmental Services - David Brickhill
Health and Wellbeing - Andrew Knowles
Performance and Capacity - David Brown
Procurement, Assets and Shared Services - Peter Mason
Prosperity - Jamie Macrae
Resources - Frank Keegan
Safer and Stronger Communities - Brian Silvester

Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald says: "We've confirmed the team to lead the Council over the next year following our period as a shadow authority. I now look forward to delivering improved services over the next 12 months in this new era of local government for  Cheshire East."

The Annual Council also agreed a timetable of meetings which will see full Council meetings in 2009 at different venues across the Borough on Thursday evenings at 6pm on 23 July and 2pm on 15 October and 17 December. Cabinet meetings will be held monthly on Tuesday afternoons at 2pm.

Good Bye Virgin Mobile

When HMV took over the old Virgin Store they kept Virgin Mobile on for a trail period. This period has come to an end and it has now been closed like lots of other Virgin Mobile in stores. I understand they are looking for a new outlet.

Talking about Mobiles I needed a new charger for a mobile and also wanted it unlocking. In the market they wanted £15 for the charger and £15 to unlock the phone. The outside market messed about for an hour with cables but couldnt unlock it but wanted £10.
Ebay a charger 99p plus £1.25 postage. Unlocking from 99p to £5 email them your ime number and 15 mins later you get a code to type in and the jobs done. So why are some making so much profit theres a big difference between 99p and £15

New Blog for Queens Park

I have started a new blog for the Queens Park. As the restoration may take a long time to complete the intention is to record for history the restoration of the park to its formal glory so pop over and take a look at the Queens Park
We need Pictures of the park especial old ones or ones before the restoration started so send them in
Mail you pictures

Caroline Yoxall cleans up the town

Caroline Yoxall Cleansing Supervisor Cheshire East Council has reported back that all the rubbish reported to her from this web site and Crewe Blog has now been cleared apart from the Valley Brook which she is working on as it will require more men to enter the water and get the rubbish out.
You can see the rubbish behind the power sub station has been all cleared. But what do we see after a day there is all ready a trolley appeared and look at the top of the sub station how the fence which is there to protect people has been broken and the walls covered in graffiti.

Walk around the corner onto the field and were the new fence has been put up a few weeks ago with trees planted to enhance the are what do we see the fence smashed down and just look at the rubbish. From the location of the rubbish it looks as if residents have just thrown it over from their gardens.

So its like painting the Firth of Forth bridge as soon as you move the rubbish it gets dumped again. We cant do any good until we can change peoples attitude to dumping rubbish.
If you see rubbish pick up the ruddy phone and dial 0800-387491
You can contact the Street Cleansing team FREE on 0800-387491

CCTV for Leighton Park Play Area

There is an application in for CCTV and flood lighting on the newly refurbished Leighton Park play area. It has now been fenced off had trees planted and new paths to smarten up the are. Its hoped if they get CCTV that it will stop the dumping of rubbish and setting fires that you can see in the photo. The area is often plagued with kids on motor bikes putting lives at risk.

Saturday Morning in Crewe Town

Its always fun to see what is going on in the Town Center on a Saturday you never know what you will come across.
This week the Army cadets were recruiting for more cadets and instructors. There website is http://www.armycadets.com/home/ Its a great life as a cadet and gets kids off the streets and stops them coming up with the expression every parent knows I AM BORED. There is lots for them to do and there is a great sense of discipline and comradeship. They get to do existing things they wouldnt normally do like rock climbing, canoing etc. So when your kids say they are bored get them down to Myrtle ST


Just around the corner was the Wheelock Heath Baptist Church.
First and foremost they are a Christian church. Wheelock Heath Baptist Church is made up of a growing family of people of all ages who have found new life through Jesus Christ and who want to share their discovery with others, not only in the immediate locality, but also throughout South Cheshire. Like millions of other Christians, we have found that a relationship with Jesus Christ changes lives, and believe that salvation from sin and hope of heaven is uniquely found through faith in him. We see it as our primary task to proclaim him to the world and follow him in our lives. For a clear statement of our core beliefs, why not read Who We Are and What We Believe.
There website is http://www.wheelockheathbaptist.org
Wheelock Heath Baptist Church currently meets in two locations every Sunday.

In the morning we meet at 10:30 am at Sandbach High School for Girls:

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Middlewich Road
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 3NT

In the evening we meet at 6:30pm at our Winterley site:

Wheelock Heath Baptist Church,
Hassall Road,
Wheelock Heath,
Sandbach,
Cheshire
CW11 4RJ

Home Watch News March

Crewe & Nantwich News – March 2009

Flying Start New-look local government in Cheshire provides a base for even more partnership action to tackle crime and disorder, says Chief Superintendent Paul McHugh, the Commander of the Cheshire Police Eastern Area. “Working with partner agencies and local communities is now the bedrock of policing in the Area and it has brought dramatic results. The ArcAngel campaign has made great strides in reducing drink-related disorder. Other forms of anti social behaviour have also been targeted and many of the drug dealers who blight local communities have been arrested and sent to prison. Burglary has been reduced by a third over the past two years and vehicle crime is also down. People in the Area have the added reassurance of seeing more Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers patrolling the streets. We will continue our efforts to keep Cheshire as a place where people can “Be Safe and Feel Safe”. We know our partner agencies share that aim.”

Two Charged Two men charged with a “bogus caller” burglary in Nantwich have been remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court in May. The two are also charged with a similar offence in the Congleton area and two similar offences in North Staffordshire. One of the men also faces a charge of burglary in Nottinghamshire.

New Appeal to Missing Man Police have appealed to a man they want to question in connection with an attempted murder at Crewe in August 2007 to contact them. Clinton Reid, aged 30, disappeared soon after the incident, in which a man was stabbed eight times. A car which was used by Mr. Reid has now been found, burned out, at Moston, near Sandbach. Detective Sergeant Paul Williams said, “Mr. Reid should take the opportunity to eliminate himself from our enquiries. Alternatively I would like to hear from anyone who knows where he is or who has any information about his movements since the incident. The contact numbers are the Cheshire Police Information Line 0845 458 0000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Beat Sneaky Burglars People in Crewe and Nantwich have been warned not to become victims of “Springtime Crime”. Warmer weather usually brings an increase in the number of sneak-in burglaries as people move in and out of their homes more and leave doors unlocked. Watch Co-ordinator, Hayley Goodwin said, “This is an open invitation to a burglar who will be in and out of your house with a handbag, purse or wallet in seconds.” Detective Inspector Nigel Groom said, “More than thirty per cent of burglaries involve unlocked doors or open windows. This type of crime is easy to prevent. All you have to do is lock up.”

Sentence for Hoax Calls A 21 years old man from Crewe who set fire to a wheelie bin and made hoax 999 calls was ordered to do 100 hours unpaid community work. He was also given a 16 week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. The man admitted a charge of arson and a charge of wasting police time by making three 999 calls. The calls included false reports causing apprehension for the safety of the public.

Arrests Follow Attack Three men were arrested after a 32 years old man was attacked and seriously injured in Crewe. The assault took place as the man tried to repair his car, which had broken down. The men were later released on police bail while further investigations are carried out.

Surgery in a Surgery The Rope Green Medical Centre has been chosen as the venue for police surgeries for people in the Shavington, Rope and Wells Green areas of Crewe. Police Community Support Officer Neil Flanagan said he and his colleague Paula Davies had decided on the “surgery in a surgery” idea because of the medical centre’s location. It is at the point where Shavington joins Rope and Wells Green. “We thought it would be handy for everyone and it’s important that plenty of people come along,” said Neil. The first surgery will be on Thursday April 30th from 4pm to 5.30pm. It will be repeated on the last Thursday of each month, at the same time and place.

Good Use for “Cast Offs” Crewe Police Community Support Officer Dave Jinks has welcomed a gift of fishing tackle for the angling competition staged by the emergency services in East Cheshire. Allen Challinor, from Crewe decided to hand over some rods, rod bags, a landing net and keep net which he no longer uses. The competition, spread over more than a week of the school holidays, is designed for children and teenagers. Last year it attracted more than eight hundred entries. Dave Jinks said, “We provide rods and equipment for youngsters who don’t have their own kit. This tackle will be put to good use.”

More Rubbish

Working with Crewe Blog we have been hunting down rubbish well it doesnt take any hunting it more a question of falling over it. But this one took the biscuit. Its the car park at Queens Park used by the BMX track and I found half a car thrown away with rubbish all the way down the bank to the stream. So its not only rubbish but can pollute the steam with oil etc and this would run into the Park Lake if there was one.
Crewe Blog beat me to the rubbish in Saunders Street near the town. Why do people do this it shows no consideration for the rest of us. Just get it reported to Streetwise even the phone call is free

You can contact the Street Cleansing team FREE on 0800-387491