Welcome 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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 Picture of nearby Sneyd Colliery in Burslem In the Goldenhill area Randle Baddeley was digging coal “in the lane in Oldcott between Broadfield and Gill Bank” in or before 1719, while George Sparrow was working in Colclough Lane at the same time. During the early 1730’s Sparrow was mining “coal cannel, and ironstone” on the Yew Tree Farm estate in partnership with Thomas Hatherton and others. Despite great demand for the products operations were not on a large scale, six workmen being the maximum number employed at any one time. Great expense was incurred in drainage, and there were several old workings, 14 yds and more deep and some 150 yards long, which the partners cleared of the dirt and rubbish filling them. James Brindley had an interest in a colliery at Goldenhill to which he constructed a branch canal from the main Trent and Mersey Canal inside the Harecastle Tunnel; this branch was closed in the late 1820’s. In 1793 Thomas Tunstall was working seams of “the big cannel row and little cannel row” on his Colclough Lane estate, and in the late 1820’s William and James Tunstall were mining at Goldenhill. The Goldenhill Colliery (coal and ironstone) in Colclough Lane was being worked by by Robert Williamson in 1841, but though still in operation in the early 1920’s it had been closed by 1931. There was a small colliery at Gill Bank in the early 1890’s and opencast mining on 30 acres of Gill Bank farm from 1943 to 1948. There was still small scale mining in the Gill Bank area in the late 1950’s.
To visit the North Staffordshire Mining History Group webpage follow the link http://nsmg.apedale.co.uk/
To find out more about Goldenhill Mining History follow the link below & click on old pits & click G for Goldenhill http://nsmg.apedale.co.uk/PITLIST2.htm
The role of the Stoke on Trent/North Staffordshire Maternity Services Liaison Committee (MSLC) will be to ensure that the maternity service provided by University Hospital of North Staffordshire (UHNS) reflects the needs and wishes of the local community. The committee will bring together the different professions involved in maternity care alongside those who use the services.
The next meeting of this group will take place on Friday, 28th June at Kingsland Children’s Centre, Eaves Lane, Bucknall, ST2 9AS.
The meeting will run from 12.00 – 14.00 and a light lunch will be provided. (Babies and children welcome.)
If you would like to attend please contact Sharon King on 01782 298252
A property in ANCASTER STREET, GOLDENHILL was burgled on 17th June. Stolen items include a portable DVD player and a Blackberry Curve mobile phone. Offender/s had gained entry through an insecure kitchen window, and on leaving left the back door open. Of note, the occupants television had been wrapped up as if it was being left to be picked up at a later time.
If you have any information regarding this, contact the police on 101, quoting incident reference number 630 of 17th June. Also take time to review your own security arrangements and lock all doors and windows when not in the house.
On the 8th June a blue HONDA R5 was stolen from an address on HIGH STREET, GOLDENHILL. The chain securing the motorbike had been snapped off. There is no CCTV or witnesses.
If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact the police on 101 quoting incident reference number 265 of 8th June.
A petrol lawnmower, make unknown, has been stolen overnight 9th/10th June from the back garden of an address on HURRICANE GROVE, SANDYFORD. The mower was not left secure or placed into a shed.
Please take time to review your own security arrangements, and ensure all valuable property is secured within lockable sheds/garages.
On the 8th June, four vehicles were targeted by three males on WILLIAM COLTMAN WAY and JOHN RHODES WAY, SANDYFORD. Three of the vehicles are believed to have just been damaged, the fourth had a sat-nav stolen from inside. We also had a reports of vehicles being targeted on ANCASTER STREET, GOLDENHILL. These incidents could be linked. Thankfully two of these males have subsequently been arrested and dealt with appropriately. Thank you to all involved.
Please support your local police by reporting all incidents on 101 no matter how small it might seem.
Nationwide Building Society is to close it’s Burslem Branch on the 30th August.
 Nationwide Building Society, Queen Street, Burslem Branch The society have told customers that after careful consideration they have taken the decision to close the branch; they also said they very much regret any inconvenience that this decision may cause it’s members.
Staff who work for the Burslem Branch of Nationwide appeared shocked at the announcement, and it transpires they were only aware of the decision on Monday.
According to reports in the Sentinel it appears that members who invest with the Nationwide are very disappointed with their decision to close the branch.
This decision will affect many people in the north of the city who use the Nationwide in Burslem and it is not guaranteed that when the branch closes that it’s members will want to travel and use it’s other branches across the area.
For more information on this story follow the link http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Anger-surprise-plan-shut-bank/story-19215194-detail/story.html#axzz2Vdr8VO4P
Residents in Goldenhill, along with support from Councillor Martin Garner and the S.A.G.E. Residents Association have lost their battle to stop Top Gear Car Wash and Valet from having their business set up on Goldenhill Workingmen’s Club Car Park.
Concerns raised by residents, Councillor Garner & S.A.G.E. was that the area at it’s narrowest point on the A50 would cause additional traffic as well as noise to those residents who would live across from the car wash.
Other concerns raised was how the chemicals along with the masses of waste water would be removed off site; there was also greater concern because very nearby there is a fishing pool with well established fish stocks, and if this were to get polluted then there would be much more anger with local residents, and the fishing pool owners and fishermen who use the facility.
Those who put in objections to the planning application were angered by the way the proposed car wash business had placed a portacabin on site before the council even agreed to the application.
For more on this story follow the link http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Families-lose-fight-car-wash-plans/story-19121561-detail/story.html#ixzz2Ui9qfiUE
It has been reported that Sandyford and Goldenhill has suffered from a couple of burglaries that happened in the area yesterday.
Neighbourhood Watch have reported the following to the S.A.G.E. website.
A JCB STRIMMER (£70-80), KERCHER PRESSURE WASHER (£80),ELECTRIC CHAINSAW (£60), JIGSAW (£80-90) were reported stolen from a garage on RUSSELL PLACE between the hours of 1430hrs and 1745hrs on 20th May. It is believed the offenders smashed the window of the garage in daylight to gain entry.
If you have any information please contact the police on 101, quoting reference 603 of 20th May.
On 20th May, we had a report of a burglary on TAYLOR STREET. Between the hours of 1500hrs on 17th and 0900 on 20th, a key safe was smashed open and used to gain entry. Stolen from the property was a boiler and flue system worth approximately £1200. Also missing is a fitted cooker, hob and radiator.
Any information can be given to the police on 101, quoting incident reference number 177 of 20th May.
Remember you can also contact CRIMESTOPPERS on the telephone number below
On the 18th May there was a report of a theft from a motor vehicle in WIGNALL ROAD. A passer-by noticed a vehicle was left with its boot and passenger door open. When police attended the incident they realised the stereo had been removed after the vehicle was left insecure.
Please remember to secure your vehicles, not matter how long you should be away from it.
If anyone has any information on the theft then please report it to Staffordshire Police on telephone number 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Offender(s) stole a childs MONGOOSE FIREBALL push bike from an unsecured shed on ANCASTER STREET on the 12th May. The bike is black in colour with white forks and a white front rim. It is believed to have been stolen between the hours of 1700hrs on 11th and 1800hrs on 12th. The bike is worth £250. Offender(s) had gained access through the rear entrance to the garden.
If you have any information, please call the police on 101 quoting incident reference number 631 of 12th May.
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