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Sandyford and Goldenhill Residents Association (S.A.G.E.)

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A residents association uniting the two villages of Sandyford and Goldenhill since 1999

An organisation that aims to improve the environment and lifestyle for all its residents who live in our community

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Firework Advice

Staffordshire police are already experiencing a number of calls in the Stoke North Area regarding Fireworks. With serval weeks until Bonfire night attached are some information leaflets.  

UK law states :-

You cannot buy ‘adult’ fireworks if you’re under 18, and it’s against the law for anyone to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions this dose not include things like party poppers.

The law says you must not set off or throw fireworks (including sparklers) in the street or other public places.

You must not set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except for:

Bonfire Night, when the cut off is midnight

New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when the cut off is 1am

Check with your council to find out about any local rules for setting off fireworks.

Get information about firework safety from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the Health and Safety Executive.

Buying fireworks

You can only buy fireworks (including sparklers) from registered sellers for private use on these dates:

15 October to 10 November

26 to 31 December

3 days before Diwali and Chinese New Year

At other times you can only buy fireworks from licensed shops.

Find out for “FREE” if you are entitled to Pension Credit

Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association & Councillor Chandra Kanneganti are encouraging residents to find out for FREE to see if you are entitled to receive Pension Credit.

Citizens Advice are there to help, and can be contacted by visiting Goldenhill Community Centre, Drummond Street/High Street, Goldenhill, ST6 5RF to collect a referral form, when Citizens Advice will make direct contact to discuss your options. Alternatively, you can contact them by calling 0808 278 78 76.

In these difficult times for pensioners, and concerns of losing winter fuel allowance payment, especially those who believe they are not eligible to claim benefit that Councillor Kanneganti and Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association would suggest speaking to Citizens Advice in strictest confidence.

Spitfire Memorials Clean Up “Update”

Damien West has updated Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association to say that the clean up of the three memorials is almost complete.

The remaining memorial of the Walrus Seaplane requires the repainting of the motif, obviously weather permitting as well as some fine tuning work to fully depict the plane.

Residents and Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association would like to thank the team for their hard work to make the Sandyford memorials nicer to look at, not only for the people who live in the area, but also when motorists and people come to the location and can see what spitfire planes did for our country when fighting in the 2nd World War skies.

Well Done! Damien, Rob and the team, your work is very much appreciated.

Job Vacancy – Parcel Sorter (Burslem)

Immediate starts available to cover Christmas period (£11.65 per hour)

We are seeking reliable and hard-working Parcel Sorters to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent area for the busy Christmas period. This could become a permanent role for the right person.
As a Parcel Sorter, you will be responsible for unloading delivery vans, sorting parcels into geographical order, and loading vehicles ready for the next day’s deliveries. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a team, we want to hear from you!

To apply for the position follow the link Parcel Sorter Part Time Job in Burslem (adzuna.co.uk)

Spitfire Memorials Get a Well Deserved Clean Up

Damien West and Rob Elsby have today been cleaning up three memorials located on Reginald Mitchell Way, Sandyford with two of the memorials depicting spitfires, and the one pictured which is the Walrus Seaplane.

Damien and Rob have been working hard throughout the night as well as through the day to bring the memorials back to their original state.

Residents and Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association would like to thank them for their hard work to make the Sandyford memorials nicer to look at, not only for the people who live in the area, but also when motorists and people come to the location and can see what spitfire planes did for our country when fighting in the 2nd World War skies.

Well Done! Damien and Rob, your work is very much appreciated.

Remembering When Goldenhill Had a Police Station

Goldenhill had its very own High Street Police Station back in the 1960’s, and how times have changed since it was demolished in the last century.

The late Joe Smith who was the Chairman of Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association was a police officer who served at the station for many year’s.

Times were different then and having a police station on your doorstep made resident’s feel much safer and secure knowing it was there.

As we are reminded, the world is a different place to live in, and police forces across the country inform us of the need to have alternative policing, especially with online crime and drug abuse, and less police to man the large number of police stations which the city had back in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Mars Brings Back 80s Chocolate Bar “MARATHON”

Mars is set to revive a beloved 1980s chocolate bar, delighting fans with the return of the classic treat. The nutty chocolate that became Snickers in the UK after a 1990 rebranding to align with its US name, is now back on shelves as Marathon.

Available from today, this fan-favourite will only be up for grabs until December, exclusively at Morrisons. The Marathon bar has made occasional comebacks, including one in 2019 where over 4 million bars were snapped up within 12 weeks by eager customers.

The renowned Snickers was birthed in 1930, named in honour of the Mars family’s favourite horse, and first introduced to British confectionery lovers as Marathon in 1967. Steve Waters, senior brand manager, shared his enthusiasm about the nostalgic release: “We’re excited to bring back the Marathon bar branding for a limited period.”

He added, “It’s a great way to celebrate over 90 years of Mars making chocolate in the UK. We hope fans of Snickers, who remember when it was called Marathon, will enjoy picking it up in store!

Job Vacancy, Night Cleaner/Porter (Haywood Hospital)

Salary £12 per hour

Hours Full Time

Job Type Permanent

We are currently seeking a Night Cleaner / Porter to join our team at Sodexo in Haywood Hospital.You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients, staff, and visitors by maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at our hospital. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, a strong work ethic, and excellent organisational skills. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and have a keen eye for detail, join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:  

  • Transporting of patient, inventory and equipment across the hospital.
  • Maintain patient safety by keeping their rooms, wards, communal areas, restrooms, and other hospital areas clean.
  • Strip and clean beds and collect linen
  • Clean desks, ceilings and vents, walls, blinds, and other surfaces to create a sterile, safe environment.
  • Dust, mop, vacuum, sweep, polish floors, and replenish supplies
  • Emptying bins and waste containers
  • Actively champion a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff

To apply for the position follow the link

Welcome to the Sodexo Careers Centre (sodexojobs.co.uk)

Job Vacancy – Warehouse Operative

Job Responsibilities:

As a warehouse operative your duties will include:

·Picking, and preparing orders for dispatch

·Receiving and managing incoming stock

·Quality checking all products to ensure that they are of the highest standard for customers

·General housekeeping

·Communicating effectively as part of a team

·Following all health and safety rules and regulations

All Training Provided. Apply today!!!

Candidates wishing to work night shifts must have a valid Reach FLT license.

Shifts & Salary:

·Morning: 6am – 2pm working 5 days.

·The pay rate is £11.44 per hour, with overtime paid at £14.55 per hour.

·Afternoon: 2pm – 10pm working 5 days. The pay rate is £11.44 per hour, overtime paid at £16.05 per hour.

·Night: 10pm – 6am. The pay rate is £12 per hour, overtime paid at time and a half (£18 per hour)

·All overtime is available after working 36.25 hours a week.

To apply for the position follow the link

Log in (totaljobs.com)

Relax & Enjoy Goldenhill Community Centre’s Garden for FREE

Goldenhill Community Centre’s Sensory Garden is a place where anyone can pop along to enjoy a peaceful hour or two in a tranquil setting for free.

Just Family Charity would encourage visits to the garden so people can enjoy the lovely flower smells with plenty of nature visiting, including many birds when enjoying a visit to the bird bath.

The community centre is regularly open to visitors, and especially this coming week when the weather is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the 20’s.