Sandyford and Goldenhill

Old Goldenhill Workingmen’s Club

Goldenhill Workingmen's Club, 875 High Street

Talk of demolishing and redeveloping Goldenhill Workingmen’s Club at it’s Mobberley Road site goes back in time showing how the club used to look at it’s old location (pictured right) in the middle of the 20th century.

It must surely bring back good memories to those people who remember the club being there, and if anyone has stories or information to share about the club then please let us have your comments.

Jail Sentence for Three Men After Lorry Ramming Sandyford Home

Three men have been jailed for repeatidly ramming a 32 ton truck into a Broadfield Road home in Sandyford.

It was reported that two adults and three children were sleeping at the property in the early hours of November 5th 2015 when the incident occurred.

The three men have been sentenced to 3 year’s 2 months at Stoke on Trent Crown Court for their part in conspiring to commit criminal damage.

For more on this story follow the link

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/men-jailed-after-32-ton-lorry-repeatedly-rammed-into-goldenhill-home-as-family-slept/story-30175658-detail/story.html

Top Gear Car Wash “Up, Up & Away”

Storm Doris has today taken away into the skies the controversial canopy at Top Gear Car Wash on Goldenhill’s main High Street.

Residents and Stoke on Trent City Council’s planning department have taken issue to the car wash set up in respect to the ongoing situation and unsightliness of the canopy, which is now on wheels to avoid planning restrictions.

Residents have shared concerns about the freewheeling canopy, which is no surprise to them after it was easily swept away into the skies. Further concerns raised by local people is it could have been far worse by the structure damaging local properties or even causing an injury or a fatality to people living in the area.

Sunday Morning Worship at Gateway Methodist Church

“Sunday Morning Worship Service” 10.45 a.m. at The Gateway Methodist Community Church, High Street, Goldenhill.

Mrs D. Leese will be taking the Sunday services, so please join them each and every Sunday, everyone is welcome.

Pamea Booth who is a church steward/member of the Methodist Church, and originates from the old Charlotte Street in Goldenhill is encouraging new members to come along to their Sunday services because she believes a visit to their church is a rewarding experience for anyone who chooses to go.

Goldenhill Cannabis Factory Posed Fire Risk

Earlier this week Staffordshire Police uncovered more than 200 cannabis plants after raiding a property in Heath Street, Goldenhill.

After examining the building it was revealed by Staffordshire Police that the electricity had been bypassed with “do it yourself” cabling, which posed a serious fire risk not only to the property in question but also to nearby neighbouring homes as well.

Tom Simpson, Secretary of Sandyford and Goldenhill Residents’ Association, said: “People have commented before at public meetings about how cars are parked on Heath Street, which would mean a fire engine would struggle to go down. This could have been very serious”.

Mr Simpson went onto say, “I am surprised by the location of where the plants were growing, at a house on a residential street. It’s bad as it can bring an area down when you hear of things like this. However, it is positive the police have taken action.”

PC Tench of Staffordshire Police has urged anyone with concerns over drug supply to contact the force. He added: “This has taken a lot of drugs off the streets. If we are provided with the information then we can act on it.”

For more on this story follow the link http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/more-than-250-cannabis-plants-found-at-house-in-goldenhill/story-30139716-detail/story.html

Attempted Burglary from Works Van

On the 14th February at 3.30 in the morning, two males attempted to gain entry to a work’s van on Mobberley Road, Goldenhill. The assailants used some sort of a skeleton key but failed in their attempt to steal tools.

Just to make everyone aware, anyone with information to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 and quote serial 645/14th.

PCSO Michael Frost is reminding residents to be mindful and remove all belongings from your vehicles.

Who Remembers Goldenhill Police Station

Goldenhill Police Station

It is hard to believe that in times when Tunstall and Stoke have recently lost their police stations that Goldenhill pictured right used to have one as well.

Joe Smith, ex Sandyford & Goldenhill Residents Association Chairman who is now in his eighties used to be our local “Bobby” who was stationed there for many year’s.

It goes to show how fortunate residents were back then to have the luxury of easily popping in to a local police station on our very own doorstep.

If anyone has any stories or memories of the police station or policing relating to Goldenhill/Sandyford then please let us have your comments for everyone to read.

Disability Football – “Port Vale Foundation Trust”

Gino D’Acampo on Fire at Sandyford Fire Station

This Mornings’s Chef Gino D’Acampo took part in fire training execrcises at Sandyford Community Fire Station last week.

The show was shown on ITV’s This Morning programme yesterday where Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service Firefighters put the chef through his paces.

For more on the story, follow the link http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/video-itv-s-this-morning-television-chef-gino-d-8217-acampo-visits-sandyford-community-fire-station/story-30087278-detail/story.html

Stolen Car – Can You Help!

A silver Honda Civic Reg: LG60 XVW has been stolen from Adams Avenue, Sandyford.

The car was stolen by unknown means sometime between 7pm and 8:40pm last night, Thursday 26th January and anyone with information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 723 of 26 January.