For many decades until 2019, The Mercury was the community magazine distributed to homes by some 20 villagers. It provided local news, reports from local social groups, The Methodist Church […]
Mercury – the virtual community magazine Read More »
On Saturday we were delighted to host, I think, our first Mehendi. I learnt that this is a pre-wedding celebration which included a sit down meal for 120. Thanks to
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Chris wins the prize for the biggest onion yet again. No matter how you try, he won’t reveal the secret growth formula. The judges’ standards were demanding.
Village Show 7 September 2024 Read More »
Whilst world leaders and the few remaining fit veterans, the real VIPs, were commemorating on Gold Beach, Normandy we, in our subdued way, remembered in our chapel the start of
Or just Mick – as we all know him. Ever present to make events happen at the Hall. The village’s unanimous choice for the first annual award and a tough
First Community Pride Award Read More »
Our annual trip to Chester for the Races on Ladies Day took place on Thursday 9th May 2024. We all had a magnificent day out. How lucky we all were
Wonderful day out at Chester Races Read More »
A dog really does become one of your closest friends and why I have only had one in over 60 years, I have no idea. Ally was a yellow Labrador
ALLY’S LAST RETRIEVE: losing a man’s best friend Read More »
A TRIBUTE TO JOHN CRAWFORD ATTY. John Crawford Atty took part in the Normandy landings 80 years ago aged 19 and was killed in action on the 17th June 1944.
D-Day Hero will be remembered on June 6 Read More »
Don Parkinson celebrated his 90th birthday recently, and to no-one’s surprise decided to hold his big birthday bash in his beloved village hall. Don invited friends from around the village
The Village honours Don Parkinson Read More »
Here’s a challenge …. where can you go on a Thursday night in Mottram St. Andrew for a fantastic fun and instructive night out for the ridiculously low cost of
Katy Hatton has been running Brownies at the village hall for almost 20 years. The numbers attending the group along with those going on to become Guides took a major
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The Guides have gained their higher level Gold Award, requiring them to complete 18 badges, together with 40 hours of additional activities. This took almost 3 years to complete. They
