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Garage Break In

It has been reported sometime overnight 28^th / 29^th December that a garage has been broken into in Maureen Avenue, Sandyford.

Items taken include meat out of a freezer, wine, a Fien Nibbler (roof tile cutter) Makita Grinder, Dewalt Drill, Hilti tech gun and a black pedal cycle.

Please warn your neighbours to be on their guard, where possible.

If you have any information please contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting serial 310 of 29^th December or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Goldenhill & Sandyford Police Surgeries

Come and meet your local officers and get involved in setting police and partnership priorities.

Meetings are arranged for Saturday 19th January, 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. Saturday 9th February, 2.30 – 4.30 p.m.

Surgeries are held at Goldenhill Community Centre, Drummond Street, Goldenhill

Goldenhill “When David Was a Lad”

Let me see if I can give you a general idea of what it was like in the village of Goldenhill in the 1940s and 50s, or as the saying goes, when I was a lad.

Goldenhill Train Station in the 1950's

There was a maze of streets and back alleys, perfectly designed for young lads to explore and create mischief in. Within minutes you could be out of those streets and into green fields kicking a ball for all you were worth.

It was in the 1960s when everything changed with the city council embarking on a massive slum clearance programme.

The village stands 700 feet above sea level and has commanding views over the city and the Cheshire Plain. There are records of people living in the area as long ago as 1640.

For the rest of this story and others by David Wood, click on the local memories tab at the top of the page.

Redevelopment – Old Church School

Paul Squire from Landstone Homes (Birmingham) attended the Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Committee Meeting earlier in the month in regards to the redevelopment of the old Church School on Goldenhill’s High Street.

Paul Squire said, the site is losing money and that is why he is asking S.A.G.E. & Councillor Martin Garner to give their input in respect to its further development.

Mr Squire reported that the site has planning permission for six flats to be built and he is looking at renewing it.

It was reported at the meeting that U.K. Banks are not being supportive in regards to property investment, although the Indian Banking network are being more helpful with financial backing.

Councillor Garner and the S.A.G.E. committee supported the idea to have new flats built on the site and agreed that it would hopefully resolve the problem of antisocial behaviour in the area.

Landstone Homes have also agreed to honour a previous agreement with S.A.G.E. to build a community room on site, subject to the rebuild so that Community Payback Workers are able to use the facility for toilet, eating and storage when maintaining the Churchyard and other community working.

What are your thoughts on the proposed redevelopment and community working in the area?

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year From S.A.G.E.

Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2013.

The S.A.G.E. Committee always does it’s best to support local residents whether it is by trying to improve our area or to helping people when they are having to deal with antisocial behaviour issues.

Please remember that you can always get support at anytime from the residents association committee by leaving a message through our “contact us” tab at the top of the page.

Property Damage in Heathside Lane

Staffordshire Police are following reports of windows being damaged by missiles being thrown or catapulted in Heathside Lane, Goldenhill. This is happening during the early evening as it gets dark.

Police Officers attended the area to reassure residents and give advice to those who have suffered damage or had concerns and to carry out enquiries.

Uniformed and plain clothed officers patrolled the area to identify offenders and reassure residents.

Local schools were visited and staff and pupils informed to discourage and pass the message on to any offenders known to them.

Enquiries are ongoing and the area will continue to be patrolled regularly.

Anyone who witnesses any suspicious behaviour is encouraged to report it on 101.

Falling Congregation Forces a Goldenhill Church to Close

St John’s Church on the village High Street in Goldenhill is to close due to a dwindling congregation.

St John's Church, High Street, Goldenhill

The Anglican Church towers above the Potteries at Stoke on Trent’s highest point and at a public meeting last week it was agreed that it is impossible to keep the building going as a church.

Visitors and local residents who attended the meeting were saddened by the proposed closure of a church that has been used for Christian Worship for almost 200 years..

Some positives did come from the meeting when the Archdeacon of Stoke upon Trent The Venerable Godfrey Stone said, a Christian Church of South Korea were showing some interest of moving into the Midlands and that Goldenhill could be a possible base for the Church.

At the Public Meeting called by the Diocese of Lichfield, it was said that they would use the S.A.G.E. website to keep local residents updated along with further consultation to the church building closure.

For more on this story follow the link,

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Fears-future-Goldenhill-church-s-congregation/story-17467016-detail/story.html

Volunteers Wanted!

Play Area Pictured in 1967

Lovestoke “Breathe City Church” are asking for volunteers to help paint a local play area , located just off Rodgers Street in Goldenhill.

The play area is in a bad way and volunteers are being asked to turn up to the site just after 10.00 a.m. this coming Saturday, 24th November.

Any help on the day would be very much appreciated.

Westport Winter Wonderland

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Sunday 25th November

Timed slots: 12-1pm OR 1.30-2.30pm

Join us at Westport Lake for some festive family fun!

Get into the Christmas spirit with natural Christmas crafts!

And whilst you’re here, why not check out the Christmas Fayre too!

£3 per child. Book in advance on 01782 454192