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BOSTOCKS

Sat. 4th Feb. Manchester City Centre Shopping (B) ............................................ £10.50 Sat. 11th Feb. Ormskirk Market and Southport (B) ................................................ £12.50 Tues. 14th Feb. Blackpool (B).................................................................................... £13.75 Wed. 15th Feb. Trafford Centre (B)............................................................................. £9.75 Thurs. 16th Feb. Bolton Shopping or Market (B)........................................................ £11.50 Fri. 17th Feb. Chester City or Cheshire Oaks Shopping (B).................................£12.00 Fri. 18th Feb. York Jorvik Viking Centre (B) .......................................................... £15.25 Fri. 9th Mar. Cotswold and Historic Bath (B) - 3 days.......................................£129.00 Fri. 6th April Cotswolds Oxford and Blenheim Palace (B) - 4 days..................£249.00 Thurs. 12th April "Phantom of the Opera" (B) Matinee .............................................. £66.00 Fri. 13th April Llandudno (B) - 4 days ..................................................................£239.00 Sat. 14th April "Phantom of the Opera" (B) Evening .............................................. £68.50 Thurs. 19th April "Phantom of the Opera" (B) Evening .............................................. £66.00 Sun. 29th April Eastbourne (B) - 6 days ................................................................£369.00 Sun. 29th April Torvill & Dean "Dancing on Ice" Birmingham NIA (B) Mat .............£69.00 Wed. 30th May "Birds of a Feather" (B) Manchester Lowry Mat.............................£31.50 Sat. 2nd June London for Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (B) - 3 days ...............£199.00 Mon. 4th June London for Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (B) - 3 days ...............£179.00 Wed. 20th June "I Dreamed a Dream" Manchester Palace (B) OAP Mat ............... £27.50 Sun. 26th Aug. Buckingham Palace (B) ................................................................... £48.00 Thurs. 11th Oct. London - 2 days (B) inc. Evening Show "War Horse" ..................£163.00 Tues. 11th Dec. Mrs. Brown Rides Again Liverpool Arena (B) Evening...................£49.75

2012 BROCHURE - OUT NOW

* Admission Extra (B) Feeder coach from and to Biddulph : Child Prices available.

Spragg Street Garage, Congleton. Tel: 01260 273108

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Scholar Green, ST7 3QP. www.rodehall.co.uk 01270 874101 SATURDAY, 4th FEBRUARY

9.30 a.m. -1.30 p.m. 80 Stalls Local and Organic Produce and Crafts

This month: Home-made Pies ~ Rare Breed Meat

Hot Soup and Coffee Garden open for Snowdrop Walk

Philip Maddocks playing live Treasure Trail for Children

FREE PARKING

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PROGRAMME JAN - NOV 2012

SING FOR CLONTER MOZART REQUIEM SATURDAY 10 MARCH - 6.30pm A wonderful experience to sing in a large choir with some of the nation’s finest young soloists and members of established choral societies with an orchestral accompaniment by the Clonter Sinfonia.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS PERFORMED BY THE BAROQUE THEATRE COMPANY FRI 23 & SAT 24 MARCH - 7.30pm In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth, Clonter welcomes Baroque Theatre company for their first visit to the theatre.

ISCOVERCLONTEROPERA PRIZE SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY - 7.00pm Clonter’s Opera Prize is the only opportunity for singers nominated from the leading UK conservatoires, to go head to head competing for a prize of £2,000.

TEA WITH FLOSSIE MALAVIALLE WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL - 3.30pm Afternoon tea and folk music with singer songwriter Flossie Malavialle and guitarist Paul Donnelly. What a lovely way to spend the afternoon!

FOLK@CLONTER PRESENTS COLUM SANDS PLUS EILIDH GRANT SATURDAY 21 APRIL - 7.30pm Legendary Irish bard, Colum Sands, returns to Clonter with his eloquent music and witty tales. Joined by award winning Scottish singer songwriter Eilidh Grant and her band.

SPRING OPERA GALA SATURDAY 19 MAY - 7.00pm Michael McCaffery returns to direct the Spring Opera Gala, after his successes with Rigoletto and La Cenerentola.

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LIANE CARROLL & TRIO WITH STEVE RUBIE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE 606 CLUB SATURDAY 16 JUNE - 7.30pm “Some musicians are talented, some brilliant, and a few just seem to be made out of music”, so The Observer describes jazz singer, pianist and composer Liane Carroll.

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OPERA NOVICE NIGHT THURSDAY 19 JULY - 7.00pm Never been to an opera? Why not attend our Opera Novice Night on the evening of our Hansel & Gretel dress rehearsal.

HANSEL & GRETEL HUMPERDINCK SAT 21, TUES 24, THURS 26 & SAT 28 JULY - 7.00pm This opera was inspired by the classic Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale. Engelburt Humperdinck’s masterpiece is admired for its “richly tuneful score” and folk inspired themes.

ANDREW BRUNT ART LECTURE “THE ENGLISHNESS OF ENGLISH ART” WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER - 10.30am We explore what characteristics of our art, if any, are specifically English. We try to find answers from the Middle Ages to the present day.

OPERA GALA SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER - 7.00pm The Opera Gala is now established as an operatic prelude to Christmas with a mixture of well loved opera arias and duets.

FULL DETAILS, PRICES & ONLINE BOOKING

www.clonteropera.com

BOX OFFICE 01260 224514 Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 9.30am-2.00pm

Squirrel Hayes FIRST SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

Tuesday 7th February, 2012 9.30am to 11.30am

Looking for the right school for your child?

Every School is different!

Squirrel Hayes is brilliant!

Squirrel Hayes First School offers a safe, friendly and stimulating learning environment.

e pride ourselves on our positive, caring approach and create an atmosphere where hildren are confident and happy. Our activities are varied and creative, providing a alance of academic and personal growth. veryone matters at Squirrel Hayes. ou are invited to the school’s open morning to: • Take a tour of the school’s facilities

The latest OFSTED Report says: “High expectations permeate the school. Planning for lessons is

See the vibrant classrooms, meet our friendly staff detailed and teachers are successful in matching activities and pupils Find out about our freshly cooked school meals Learn about our unique after school clubs Discuss our varied and creative curriculum and yearly programme The school believes in working with parents to help children achieve their goals. Our to individual pupils’ preferred styles of learning and to their abilities”.

lassroom activities enable pupils to learn new skills and knowledge quickly, encourage pupils to develop and build skills that they can take through life situations.

hat do the staff, pupils and parents love about the their school? See for yourself. ome to our open morning, Tuesday, 7th February, at 9.30am - 11.30am ee what we can offer you and your child. For more information please contact Miss Smith, Headteacher, on 01782 297886. quirrel Hayes First School, Springfield Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7DF.

THE BIDDULPH ARMS Congleton Road, Biddulph. Tel. 01782 513129

Friday, 3rd February - 9.00 p.m.

Commitments & Blues Brothers

With Trev and Jimmy

Live Entertainment - Friday, 10th February

Michelle and Carl’s 1st Anniversary at the Pub

All Welcome

Friday, 17th February - 9.00 p.m. Motown Night with DJ Steve

Friday, 24th February - 9.00 p.m.

The Grifters

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The Travellers Rest

Scholar Green. Tel. 01782 782359 Probably the best value home-made food in the area • Steak and Ale Pie • Breaded Plaice • Battered Haddock

• Gammon and Pineapple • Home-made Veg Lasagne

• Roast of the Day • Chicken or Vegetable Curry

Served with home-cooked Chips, Veg or Salad

ALL TWO FOR £10.00 Superb Sunday Lunch from £5.00

or choose from our full menu. Join us for our fabulous Valentine’s Evening

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

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“RE-TURN TO FITNESS @ FX LEISURE HEALTH CLUB” Fx Leisure’s new manager Lindsey Hackford has been very busy over the past few weeks enrolling new and previous members at the gym. However, she has managed to re-vamp the timetable some early morning classes and some extra classes throughout the day and at night time have been added to the new and improved studio timetable. Including new kids’ classes coming soon and extra swimming times for kids! NON MEMBER CLASSES throughout

February just £3 per class.

Call 01260 277226 for more info

Join for FREE with this coupon Alexandria Way, Congleton, CW12 1LB (01260) 277226

www.fxleisure.co.uk*TERMS&CONDITIONSAPPLY Restaurant and Bar

20 Rood Hill, Congleton, Cheshire. Tel: 01260 270243

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VALENTINE’S MENU Saturday 11th and Tuesday, 14th February £30 per couple - Starter/Main/Coffee (Sweet Plate to Share £7.00)

STARTERS

Soup de Poisson - a tasty fish broth with salmon, white fish, prawns,

and mussels and a hint of chilli Home-made Chicken and Asparagus Soup

King Prawn Skewer - simply grilled in lemon butter and served with a salsa and julienne of vegetables

Oak smoked bacon and feta salad with tomato and basil

MAINS

Hake Fillet - wrapped around a salmon and lime paté with a red pepper and basil sauce

Chicken Fillet - in a ham, mushroom, spring onion and parmesan cream sauce

Valentine casserole of pork, sausage, ham, lamb with mushroom, onion,

vegetable, tomato and thyme

Mushroom and Spinach pasta bake with grated smoked cheddar

Coffee Sweet Plate to share £7.00

1993 - 2012 www.cafesymph.co.uk

HOLLINSHEAD COACHES LTD Old Council Yard, Wharf Road, Biddulph ST8 6AQ WE ARE PLEASED TO BE BACK IN BIDDULPH!!

Our 2012 Brochures are now available 2nd - 4th March Mystery Tour ............................................................ £140.00 16th - 19th March Rolling Back the Years at Criccieth ......................... £165.00 6th - 9th April Easter at Llandudno ................................................ £178.00 30th April - 4th May Carrbridge, Scotland................................................ £315.00 13th & 14th May Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant, Windsor Castle ........................................................ £150.00

DAY TRIPS

Mon. 13th Feb. Liverpool .................................................................... £10.00 Tues. 14th Feb. Nantwich and Bridgemere ........................................... £7.00 Fri. 17th Feb. Bury Market ................................................................. £9.50

ONCE IN A LIFETIME DAY TRIPS!! Fri. 23rd May The Northern Belle (Orient Express) to Hampton Court Palace ........................................ £325.00 Sat. 21st July British Open Golf at Royal Lytham full hospitality package ............................................ £450.00 Please telephone Stoke-on-Trent (01782) 512209 or after hours

(01782) 512235 for further details and to book your seats

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Charity Number 1109447

Notice of A.G.M. To be held at Biddulph Town Hall

Council Chamber Courtesy of the Mayor, Coun. K. Harper

On Wednesday, 8th February at 7.15 p.m. Everyone is welcome at this meeting

Fund raising event on SHROVE TUESDAY,

21st FEBRUARY at Biddulph Town Hall from 10.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Flour, eggs and milk greatly appreciated and small gifts suitable for a tombola please

Leave at Brammers, 13 Station Road, Biddulph

Info all matters: Hilda Sheldon - 01782 514993

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Antique, Bric-a-Brac and Collectors’ Fair at

Astbury Village Hall CW12 4RQ. (A34, near Congleton)

Saturday, 4th Feb. 2012

9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Refreshments available all day Tel. 01260 278890/07765 604662

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Linda Booth

Soft Furnishing Curtains, Roman Blinds, Pelmets, Tie Backs, Cushions, Bed Covers, Alterations, Re-makes, Re-lined.

All hand sewn to perfection

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The Wild Boar Inn

Wincle 01260 227219

Live Music is back at The Wild Boar SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY

RAY PICKEN Alan and Val invite you to join them to celebrate six years at

The Wild Boar

Home-cooked food available Friday evening and all day

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CHURCH HOUSE

Buxton Road, Buglawton, Congleton, CW12 2DY.

Tel. 01260 272466. www.churchhousecongleton.co.uk

SATURDAY, 18th FEBRUARY

Two Men and a Mic Karaoke

8.30 onwards - all welcome

NEW MENU FROM 1st FEBRUARY

Buy one meal, second meal half price with this advert

(lower priced meal half price) PENSIONERS’ TWO COURSE LUNCH

Monday-Friday £4.95

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ADVENTURE CLUBS LTD.

Based at Havannah Primary

HOLIDAY CLUB

13th - 17th February

£25.00 FULL DAY £15.00 HALF DAY Call 01260 297353

For details and booking EVERYONEWELCOME

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The Bleeding Wolf

Public House and Restaurant, Scholar Green, Cheshire. Tel: 01782 782272

www.thebleedingwolf.co.uk WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME Senior Citizens’ Special

Two Course £6.50, Three Course £7.95

BAR OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY Traditional and Speciality Fayre served Lunchtime and Evenings

And all day Saturday and Sunday

Traditional Carvery 12.00 - 3.00 as well as our main menu all day

Carol Lesley FEMALE VOCALIST - 18th FEBRUARY Bookings still being taken forValentine’s

14th FEBRUARY and 18th FEBRUARY Quiz Night 19th February

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE

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Religious Announcements

The Little Shop

Little Street, Congleton

We stock -

Painted Vintage Furniture, Early Pine Furniture, Home Accessories - in fact, everything you need to make your house a home! LUE, CHRIS AND JESSICA WELCOME YOU TO THE

OPENING OF OUR SHOP AT

10.00 a.m. on Saturday, with chocolates and Champagne

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TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

Wagg Street, Congleton, CW12 4BA. Welcome to our February Services Sunday 5th 9am Communion led by Rev. Philip Berry 10am Morning Worship led by Rev. Tony Windsor Footsteps for children and young people 6.30pm United Service led by Rev. Philip Berry Sunday 12th 10am All Age Worship led by Ann Hargreaves Theme - Love is... ... 6.30pm United Service at United Reformed Church Sunday 19th 10am Morning Worship with Communion led by Rev. Philip Berry Footsteps for children and young people 4.00pm Messy Church Activity service for families with young children. Followed by tea 6.30pm United Service at Wellspring Wed. 22nd 6.30pm Café Service in the Nelson Room Sunday 26th 10am Morning Worship led by Rev. Philip Berry Footsteps for children and young people 6.30pm Café Service at Brookhouse Green C0357h

Churnet Valley Railway, near Leek, Staffordshire

Sat & Sun 11th & 12th, Wed 15th, Sat & Sun 18th & 19th February

Pre-booking essential Go to www.churnet-valley-railway.com or call 01538 750755 for more information

Public Notices

S T A F F R D H I R E m o o r l a n d s D I S T R I C T C O U N C I L

ACHIEVING • EXCELLENCE

PLANNING NOTICE STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS DISTRICT COUNCIL has received a planning application for:

Application No:- 11/01216/REM_MJ

Applicant:- Mr. Daniel Oliver

Location:- Selectus Ltd., Uplands Mill, The Uplands Proposal:- 197 Dwellings (Reserved Matters)

This is a Major Application The case officer is Rachael Simpkin. The application can be viewed online at www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk (click on Public Access Planning). A copy of the application may be inspected at the Planning Reception, Leek Councils Connect, Moorlands House, Stockwell Street, Leek, ST13 6HQ, from 8.45 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 8.45 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. on Fridays. Alternatively the application can be viewed strictly by prior arrangement at the Biddulph Councils Connect and Cheadle Councils Connect. Please ring 0345 605 3013 to make the necessary arrangements, allowing at least three days' notice. Any person who wishes to make representations about the application should do so by writing within 28 days of the date on this notice, to the Planning Applications Manager at the above address. Letters will be acknowledged. The outcome of the application will be available to view online within two days of the decision being reached, or alternatively you may contact our Customer Services Team on 0345 605 3013. It should be noted that any representations made about the application will be available for public inspection and copy. Please note the application reference number when writing and telephoning. C0411h

GWYNNE SPARROW (Deceased) Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the aforementioned deceased, late of 29 Homeshire House Sandbach Road South Alsager Cheshire ST7 2LP, who died on 18/11/2011, are required to send particulars thereof in writing to the undersigned Solicitors on or before 13/04/2012, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. GEORGE DAVIES SOLICITORS LLP 1 New York Street Manchester M1 4AD

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