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When 1950’s Vicars’ rode Triumph Speed Twin Motor Bike’s

An unusual beginning to David Wood’s story this week because it starts at the church with Father Craig riding his twin speed bike, which shook the establishment back in the 50’s. David’s story continues like this.

1950's Triumph Speed Twin Motorcycle

Reverend Bowdler, the Church of England vicar of St John’s, was a […]

Damage/Vandalism “Goldenhill Golf Course”

Peter Hall from Staffordshire Fire & Rescue is requesting help from residents and especially those who walk their dogs on the golf course at Goldenhill.

The Prevent Team Fire Officer is asking people to report any damage to the golf clubhouse in respect to Vandalism etc.

Pete Hall shared his concerns with S.A.G.E. about the […]

Sandyford Respect Day

S.A.G.E. has been involved with the City Council’s Safer Cities Partnership, Staffordshire Police and Councilor Martin Garner in regards to a “Respect Day” for Sandyford.

The reasson for having a “Respect Day” was suggested by the authorities because of the trouble the Ridge Road Estate people have suffered throughout recent years by having it’s fair […]

Sandyford & Goldenhill “Good Time Stories”

1967 Sweet & Grocery Store, 871 High Street, Goldenhill

Can anyone out there share some good time community stories, which have happened to them in the past or even more recently in the Goldenhill and Sandyford areas.

Sharing some of these stories on the website might be useful to helping S.A.G.E. bring back […]

Closer to Home Walk 2 Fitness

Steele’s Fashions Appeal to 1950s Goldenhill

Here are more stories of David Wood’s walk down memory Lane and they start at Steele’s Fashions, 1950s styles of course and finish at buying a penny cornet in the village.

Goldenhill Chemist 1967

Harry Barnett, Steele’s Fashions, Millington’s fishmongers and Sillito’s were all in a row leading to the phone box and […]

101 “Police Non Emergency Telephone Number”

As from Tuesday 8th November, the new Police Non Emergency telephone number will be 101.

This telephone number can be used to contact the police off any phone including mobiles.

The new contact will benefit all residents by it having the easy to remember three digit number of 101.

The 0300 123 4455 police contact […]

Litter “What a Mess”

McDonald’s in Sandyford are doing their bit for the environment. The food restaurant has approached S.A.G.E. and is wanting to do litter picks in the Sandyford and Goldenhill areas.

If you know of any litter hot spots then please contact the Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association, S.A.G.E. through this website.

This is your opportunity to […]

Spooky Halloween Walk

Closer to Home Walks are holding their next big event, which is organised by the Friends of Park Hall Walking Group.

The spooky torchlit Halloween walk around Park Hall usually gets over 80 walkers attending due to its on-route storytellers and ghouls.

If anyone would like to come along to the walk or help on […]

Operation Nemesis – Staffordshire Police Keeping You Updated

Inspector Martin Brereton of Staffordshire Police said that on Thursday 6th October the police executed searches relating to drug dealing at addresses in the Stoke North Area. The Inspector goes onto say, I am now able to update that 16 people have been arrested as a result of this targeted police operation.

Thursday’s activities formed […]

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