Sandyford and Goldenhill

Sandyford’s (NO TRAFFIC) High Street

High Street, Sandyford back in the last century when traffic issues was not a problem.

To the left of the picture (NOT SHOWING) was a BP petrol station, and now in 2024 just up the road we have the return of a much more modern filling station with the same BP brand name.

To the right of the picture we have the Newfield Pottery/Alfred Meakin Potbank, which some of Sandyford & Goldenhill Ancestors would have possibly worked there.

Registration number on the car depicts EH and along with the VT (5 Towns) number plate states the vehicle was registered in Stoke on Trent.

Chocolates & Sweets You Can No Longer Buy

In times gone by when you could buy chocolate bars and sweets, which were a lot bigger and cheaper, and we would say tasted much nicer than confectionary you can purchase today.

A lot of chocolate and sweets have now left our corner shop shelves for good, but here is a reminder of some of the sweet treats we used to enjoy, and I am sure there is many more that people can remember.

Post Boxe’s, Get a Lick of RED PAINT

Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association had concerns over the deterioration of post boxes in the area, which needed a repaint.

After contacting the post office, they advised that post boxes are repainted every 5 years to which the resident’s group believed the last paint job was well in excess of the 5 year period.

The post office listened the resident’s association’s concerns and placed the repainting of the three boxes as a priority, and today 27.08.24 the new red paint job took place.

Sandyford & Goldenhill Resident’s Association would like to thank the post office for their quick response in making the post boxes look good again.

The post box on the corner of Broadfield Road/High Street (Sandyford) was positioned there when King George V was on the thrown between 1910 & 1936, which means it has been receiving letters for around 100 years.

A reminder to resident’s to post your letters, birthday & Christmas cards in one of the post boxes in Goldenhill or Sandyford because if you don’t use it you will lose it.

Sandyford High Street (20th Century View)

Sandyford High Street in day’s gone by. The picture shows a Cleveland Petrol Station to the left, top of the picture showing Sandyford Co-op on the corner of Broadfield Road, and to the right Salt & Riley’s Building Yard.

How times have changed from the quiet village of Sandyford to now being a major crossroads of the A50 and A527, facilitating many shops and businesses as well as a fire station and well known shops and fast food restaurants.

People rarely like change, especially resident’s who have lived in the area for many years, although the positives can be that many people have gained employment through the redevelopment of the area.

Job Vacancy (Stoke), General Cleaning Ass’t (Everlast Gyms)

£18,000 plus per annum

Job Description

Perform thorough cleaning of all gym areas, including workout floors, locker rooms, showers, equipment, and common areas.
Ensure all surfaces are sanitised and disinfected regularly to maintain a hygienic environment.
Empty trash bins, replace liners, and ensure waste disposal procedures are followed.
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify management when supplies need to be replenished.
Collaborate with other staff members to ensure a seamless and safe gym experience for members.
Report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate department.
Uphold Everlast Gyms’ cleanliness and safety standards at all times.

To apply for the job follow the link General Assistant (Cleaning Team) – Everlast Gyms Job in Stoke-On-Trent (adzuna.co.uk)

Job Vacancy, Warehouse Operative – Afternoons

Great opportunity to work as a Warehouse Operative for our client – A Regional Distribution Centre for Marks and Spencer, supplying to the high street Superstores.

Staffline is recruiting for Warehouse Operatives in Stoke-on-Trent.

The rate of pay is £12.62 per hour.

Overtime is available after working 36.25 hours paid at £17.78 to £18.93 per hour.

This is a full-time role working fixed shifts, the hours of work are:
– 2pm to 9:45pm

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.

To apply for the job follow the link Warehouse Operative- Afternoons Job in Trent Vale (adzuna.co.uk)

E Scooters

Staffordshire Police have reported that electrical scooters (also known as e-scooters) come under the category of “powered transporters”; this covers a range of personal transport devices which are powered by a motor.

E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Which means the rules that apply to motor vehicles, also apply to e-scooters including the need to have a licence, insurance and tax.

It’s not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters, which means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces. If you’re using a private e-scooter you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for no insurance.

If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car.

Rental e-scooter trials

Trials of rental e-scooters are taking place in the UK. Anyone using a rental e-scooter on a public road or other public space, has to comply with the relevant road traffic legislation or they face potential prosecution.

To rent an e-scooter you must:

· meet the minimum age limit; these can vary depending on the provider, so please check with them

· hold the correct driving licence (category Q or P/M)

· create an account with the rental company

· E-scooters can only be used in approved areas.

Legal use of an e-scooter

It’s legal to use an e-scooter on private land with the permission of the land owner.

Where a trial rental scheme is running, it’s legal to use a rental e-scooter on a public road or cycle lane, provided you have the correct licence and follow road traffic regulations.

Penalties and offences

If you don’t have a licence, or the correct licence, or are riding without insurance you could face a Fixed Penalty notice:

· with a £300 fine and six penalty points on your licence for having no insurance

· up to £100 fine and three to six penalty points for riding without the correct licence

· You could also be committing an offence if you’re caught:

· riding on a pavement; Fixed Penalty Notice and possible £50 fine

· using a mobile phone or other handheld mobile device while riding; £200 and six penalty points

· riding through red lights; Fixed Penalty Notice, £100 fine and possible penalty points

· drink driving: the same as if you were driving a car, you could face court imposed fines, a driving ban and possible imprisonment

· If you’re using an e-scooter in public in an antisocial manner, you can also risk the e-scooter being seized under section 59 of the Police Reform Act.

When riding an e-scooter, we would always recommend wearing safety protection such as a helmet and to keep to the speed limit.

Abandoned Trailer – Free Shoppers Car Park (Goldenhill)

Today the Council’s Environmental Crime Unit 14.08.24 will place an abandoned vehicle notice on the trailer left on the “Free Shoppers Car Park” located on Goldenhill High Street.

After 14 days the city council will arrange to have the vehicle removed.

Staffordshire children become budding radio presenters as part of Space scheme

Deputy Staffordshire Commissioner Dave Evans joined local children for a trial session at Hitmix radio station recently as part of this year’s Staffordshire Space programme.

Space is funded by the Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams and brings together public, voluntary and private sector organisations to provide activities for children across Staffordshire in the school holidays.

Hitmix Radio, located in Alsagers Bank, Newcastle-under-Lyme, has offered free sessions to children over the summer where they are given the opportunity to record their own advertisement and tour the studio.

The Staffordshire Space programme is open to 8–17-year-olds and aims to provide memorable experiences for many, while diverting some away from potential involvement in low-level crime and anti-social behaviour.

Space 2024 will run until 30 August. To book your child onto an activity, visit: https://staffordshirespace.uk/

Young Biker BBQ Offers Free Advice on Riding Safely

Young bikers who want to improve their skills and keep themselves safe on the roads are invited to a free, informal BBQ on Wednesday 14 August, hosted by the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP).

The Young Biker BBQ, which takes place from 6-9pm at Bryan’s Motorcycle Training, Bet 365 Stadium, Stoke, gives bikers – and their parents or guardians – the chance to meet other bikers their own age, the road safety team and partners, with the opportunity to access training and advice on safer riding.

The event is part of a range of initiatives from the SSRP to help keep young riders safe, including a scheme that offers potential riders aged 15-21 the opportunity of a £50 discount off their CBT if they attend one of our Pre-CBT workshops either in person or online – contact stuart.allen@staffordshire.gov.uk or staffs-new-biker@staffordshire.gov.uk for more info or to book your place.

If you know a young biker who is looking to improve their skills, or is thinking about using a bike to commute to work or college as an alternative to public transport, find out more about the BBQ and other resources at: www.staffsbiker.co.uk/young-biker-bbqs/