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David Wood’s story this time talks about 1950’s & 60’s children’s healthcare in Sandyford and Goldenhill.
David goes onto say, I had my paper round just after my thirteenth birthday but first I had to have a medical at the school clinic at Hollywall Lane.
 A Nissen Hut Building similar to the former Doctor's Surgery in Hollywall Lane, Sandyford The building was actually a Nissen hut which smelled continually of dental anaesthetic and the Ozone given off by the sun lamps. The sun lamps were supposed to give undernourished children a boost of vitamin D.
When I was very young some children had their heads shaved and painted purple, I don’t know why, I never asked just in case they wanted to do mine.
What about the nit nurse, how embarrassing was it to stand there and have your hair examined, knowing that if she found any, all your friends would disappear instantly, fortunately, I never had them, honest.
David goes on to talk about his life when growing up in Goldenhill and making the good old soap cart, and then goes on to tell us how it was done.
The height of sophistication in boy’s toys was a soap cart, or trolley as we called them. All you needed was the wheels off an old pram, some scrap timber, a few nails, a hammer, a saw, a piece of rope, a little ingenuity, loads of enthusiasm and lots of nerve to ride it when it was finished.
Personally now, I wouldn’t let a child of mine ride on one of these contraptions because we couldn’t design a brake good enough to stop it.
Until next time keep on reading David’s stories through the local memories tab at the top of the page.
Following the dissolution of The Federation of Stadium Communities, The Closer to Home Walking Network is to be managed between July and December by Voluntary Action Stoke-on-Trent. The project will go to tender after December for it’s further management and walkers will be kept up to date on this.
In the meantime walkers shouldn’t notice any change to the walking groups and Elise, Phil and Robert will continue to be employed by Voluntary Action to support the walking groups.
S.A.G.E. is still running its Closer to Home, Walk 2 Fitness walks on Sunday’s and Tuesday’s, meeting at the Mace Shop, Shelford Road in Sandyford from 2.00 p.m.
The walks last for approximately 1 hour and afterwards they go into McDonald’s for a free drink of your choice with either a fruit bag, carrot sticks or a low fat muffin for you to enjoy.
David Wood’s story this time takes us into Bathpool Park, Kidsgrove, which tells many a tale, especially that of the murdered Lesley Whittle.
 Lake at Bathpool Park, Kidsgrove David starts by saying, You couldn’t beat a walk around Bathpool Lake on a summer evening, even better for us because our granny lived on the way so we got to have a rest and a drink of water both going and coming back.
The pool was considerably bigger then and at the Kidsgrove end there was the smaller Nelson pool, quite stagnant as I remember. It was altered drastically when the new railway line was built and Nelson pool was removed.
The Kidsgrove end of Bathpool was the place to get your conkers, having pockets full of them was something that would keep you busy for quite a while.
 Playing Conkers As this was in the days of low technology and not having rechargeable, variable speed drills available, we had to use a nail or a meat skewer to make the hole for the string.
Many a near miss was had with the skewer almost going through the palm of your hand. We even tried putting them in the oven to make them harder, it didn’t work and our mums didn’t like us doing it anyway.
If you have any stories or memories of Bathpool Park, then please share them with us.
Follow the link to read about the tragic murder of Lesley Whittle in 1975 by Donald Neilson alias the Black Panther,
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/march/7/newsid_2516000/2516085.stm
Staffordshire Police is appealing for the public to report any sightings of a missing Stoke-on-Trent man.
Stephen Hancock, aged 38, went missing from his home address in St Paul’s Street, Middleport, last night, Tuesday.
Mr Hancock is described as white, is 6ft 3in tall with a heavy build. He is bald on top of his head with grey hair starting to grow back and has blue eyes.
It is believed Mr Hancock was wearing knee-length khaki shorts, a black t-shirt and navy blue Adidas trainers with white soles when he went missing.
Sgt Scott McGrath, investigating officer, said: “We consider Mr Hancock to be vulnerable and we are concerned for his welfare.
“Extensive searches are underway to locate him and we would ask that anyone who has seen him, or had any contact, to get in touch.
“We are also working closely with colleagues at the charitable organisation Missing People.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt McGrath at Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 857 of June 19 or Missing People on Freefone 0500 700 700.
Goldenhill Community Hall Management Committee held a special children’s party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
 Martin Garner, Goldenhill & Sandyford Councillor & Dorothy Jones, Chair, Goldenhill Community Hall Management Committee Today, 70 local children from across Goldenhill and Sandyford were invited to the community centre so they could enjoy a free buffet meal, which included amongst many things sandwiches, jelly, ice cream and much more.
The children were entertained with free face painting, a balloon modeller, music, games, party prizes and lots more.
Councillor’s Martin and Joy Garner attended the event, to show support on this very special occasion for the children and their parents in celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee.
The community centre was specially decorated as far as the eye could see in red, white and blue. Also, a very special thank you goes to the Community Centre Management Committee and volunteers in making this Queen’s Diamond Jubilee party, one for the children to remember for the rest of their lives.
Well Done Everyone!
Staffordshire people are being invited to put something back into their local community through a new Police Support Volunteer programme.
The initiative is launched this week by Staffordshire Police to give residents the chance to actively engage with Local Policing Teams across the county and Stoke-on-Trent.
A large number of people already devote time to working with the force – including 514 Special Constables, 13,080 Neighbourhood Watch members, 3,221 Citizen’s Panel members, 26 Independent Advisory Group (IAG) members and 330 Speedwatch members.
Now, members of the public are being invited to apply for new roles as vehicle fleet support volunteers, community language volunteers and community initiative support volunteers. As the programme develops, further volunteer roles will be considered.
The scheme is part of a countrywide Police Support Volunteer programme coordinated by the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). It is being launched during National Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1 to 7 June.
Assistant Chief Constable Julian Blazeby said: “The Police Support Volunteer programme is a fantastic opportunity for the public to directly support their Local Policing Team and gain satisfaction from playing a part in their community.
“We already know from our officers’ daily interactions with local people that they are keen to get involved in the things that matter to their local communities.
“Volunteers already play a crucial role in the Staffordshire Police family through the Special Constabulary, Neighbourhood Watch and other schemes. They improve interaction between police and the community and help us create sustainable and evolving links with them.
“This is not about replacing current police officer or staff roles. It’s about volunteers taking on simple but important tasks that will support officers and staff and allow them to concentrate on doing what they are trained to do.”
ACC Blazeby added: “Volunteers bring fresh ideas, raise local concerns and can suggest solutions. They bring a wide range of experience and skills to the teams that they support, and add value to the work of trained staff. Volunteers have a wealth of knowledge and skills that can benefit the wider community.”
Vehicle fleet support volunteers will help keep the force’s vehicles in a clean condition and ensure they are fully equipped with kit, Community language support volunteers, who will speak a second language.
To find out more call 01785 232221 or follow the link www.staffordshire.police.uk/volunteers
Brindley Ford Community Residents Association is celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee, the Olympic Games and their new playground.
Members of the community have joined forces to hold Brindley Ford Diamond Games, Saturday 9th June, 12 noon till 4.00 p.m. “A fun for all event held on their new village playground, Fisher Street, Brindley Ford.”
Cadbury ‘Spots V Stripes’ will be there providing games and organising races for all the family. Volunteers from ASDA TUNSTALL will be helping on the day and have also sponsored the event on behalf of Fields in Trust.
The following attractions will be provided on the day,
Raffle, Bouncy Castle, Plants, Crafting Fun, Tombola, Cakes stall, Face Painting, Pull-a-String, Refreshments, B-B-Q provided by Newchapel Scouts.
All games are subject to the playing field being in a suitable condition and weather permitting.
More information: tel: 01782 517543 or 01782 518417
David Wood starts his story this time by talking about the playground at the top of Goldenhill, where you can see over to the Cheshire Plains.
 Playground at the top of Goldenhill Village since the 1950's David goes onto say,
The playground which is still at the top of the village, now there was a place that could entertain children of all ages.
There were swings, baby swings, a roundabout, a seesaw, a giant Chinese swing, a sandpit, rocking horse and a slide that seemed about 30 feet off the ground but in reality was probably only 10 feet high.
Health and safety hadn’t been invented then, but I can remember two quite serious accidents involving the Chinese swing and the seesaw.
The Chinese swing was eventually made so that it wouldn’t move.
There was a wooden hut which was replaced eventually by a brick building, to house the park keeper.
He ruled with total authority and if you didn’t behave yourself you were banned for life.
Can anyone remember and let us know what other playground equipment there used be in the 1950’s & 60’s or even before that, I am sure it will make interesting reading.
Staffordshire Police is appealing for the public to report any sightings of a missing Stoke-on-Trent man.
 Missing, Paul Sims, aged 36 Paul Sims, aged 36, was reported missing at the end of April. He was last seen at his home address in Furlong Road, Tunstall, on April 19.
Mr Sims is described as white, is 5ft 9in tall with a slim build. He has shoulder-length, light brown hair and blue eyes. He has a one-inch scar above his left eye. It is not known what Mr Sims was wearing when he went missing.
DC Gary Cliffe, investigating officer, said: “We consider Mr Sims to be vulnerable and we are concerned for his welfare.
“There is every possibility Mr Sims has left the Staffordshire area, but we are appealing for anyone who may have seen him/had any contact with him in the last month, or has any information on his current whereabouts, to come forward.
“We are also working closely with colleagues at the charitable organisation Missing People, which is featuring the case on its website http://www.missingpeople.org.uk/PaulSims
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Cliffe at Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 477 of April 30, or Missing People on Freefone 0500 700 700
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