Arley News Online

A slow start to the weather in the transition from Spring to Summer, however, I am pleased to see Arley now in full bloom!

You will see that this edition of Arley News brings you details of a number of events happening within Arley for the local Community. There is a family leisure day planned for the 22nd July bringing insights into lots of different activities from Falconry, digital photography, bird box making, African drumming to yoga and family history. Do pop along and grab your free cuppa! There is also a fun day planned for the 19th August with many exciting activities to take part in. Let’s hope the weather is kind to us.

Thank you to those of you who came forward to assist us with delivering the newsletter locally – your support is very much appreciated. Thank you also to the Parish Council for giving the Arley Newsletter £250 towards publication and printing costs.

As ever, we are eager to receive any content items you might have: Please send to either: arleynews@hotmail.com or leave details in one of the boxes situated at the Post Office in New Arley or at Rowley’s Butchers in Old Arley.

Any ideas or items you would like to see for the latter half of 2006, please let me know. Have a lovely Summer,

Warm regards

Emily & the editorial team

Arley Community Association News

Welfare site – update

Many of you may have noticed the recent activity on the Arley Miners Welfare Site. The contractors who have been working on the site have informed us that they are sampling the site at the request of the owner. We have written to CISWO and the Liquidator who are currently responsible for the site, to find out if a sale of the site is planned. As yet we have not had any response. We will let you know as soon as we have any information.

This current confusion has led us to postpone a planned voluntary clean up of the site we had organised for Saturday the 24th of June, when we hoped to get rid of the burnt out cabin and clear the site of rubbish & weeds, so as to remove the eyesore from the village.

NWBC (North Warwickshire Borough Council) are adopting the Local Plan without further consideration to our outstanding objections.

Family Fun Day – Saturday 19th August 2006

We are planning to organise another ‘Family Fun Day’ on Saturday the 19th of August on Gun Hill Recreation Ground.
Events are being put on for all ages, everyone welcome.
If anyone would like a ‘stall’ please could you contact:
Helen Reading 07977 723397.
Paul Reader 01676 541323.

Arley Community Association Meetings.

The Community Association meet on the First Monday of every month 7pm at St Michael’s Church, Gun Hill, New Arley.
All residents welcome.

Kingsbury Leisure Day
15 July 2006
Kingsbury Youth Centre & The Health Centre
11 am- 4 pm

Arley Leisure Day
22 July 2006
St. Michael’s Church Hall & Recreation Area,
NEW ARLEY 11am – 4pm &
Arley Sports Centre, Oak Lane,
OLD ARLEY ~ 1—4pm

Both days ~ Grand Opening by Fabulous “Chinese Dancing Lion” Long Feng Martial Arts Association Lion Dance and Martial Arts Display Team.

Try your hand at Woodcarving, Make a Dream Catcher, Plant a Wildflower Garden, Pottery Painting, Genealogy, Aromatherapy, First Aid, Digital Photography.

We also have FREE PRIZE DRAWS Giant Board Games, Face-Painting, Fire Engines, and lots lots more …..

Scheduled activities include:

Falconry (Arley Only), Baby Massage, Circus School, Make your own Bird Box, Try Yoga, Martial Arts Displays, African Drum, Dance Workshop

Spring Hill Medical Centre

Rumours are rife concerning Spring Hill Medical Centre being relocated to Rectory Road in Old Arley. Has anyone thought about the inconvenience this will cause to the residents of New Arley and the increases in costs of patients needing to travel from New Arley to Old Arley?

Yes there is a bus service and having to wait for your appointment will be no hardship in the summer when the sun is shining, but what about when it’s raining/snowing and blowing a gale? God help any of us that are actually ill or infirm having to travel by bus to Old Arley. Having the medical centre at Spring Hill is at the very least the best place for it because it is central to both Old and New Arley and evenly distributed journey times and costs.

Can you afford to pay for a taxi every time you need to renew a prescription if you are old infirm and unable to drive? What about all the traffic disruption that will be caused on Rectory Road and near the houses at Bournebrook View?

Why can’t the medical centre and a smaller Jampot be on the same site? What else must we lose in Arley? The welfare club has gone, the ambulance hall has gone. To find out more read the following open letter to Warwickshire County Council.

Ron Brown, Chairman

Open Letter:

This question was recently submitted to our representatives on Warwickshire County Council at their last Area Committee Meeting held in Atherstone on 31st May, 2006.

Does the committee believe that the location of provision of health facilities should be provided in locations for the benefit of members of the public or for the benefit of a public authority?

The reason I asked this question concerns the possible relocation of Spring Hill Medical Centre in New Arley to Rectory Road, Old Arley.

The medical centre as you may be aware is in need of refurbishment to comply with DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) legislation and I am led to believe the current site is unsuitable for remodelling.

On Friday, 26th May, 2006 I was invited to attend a meeting with representatives from Arley Working Men’s Club (Jampot) to discuss future proposals for the club.

At this meeting representatives of the management committee informed me they had held previous meetings with a development company who specialises in building medical centres and they had proposed a mixed redevelopment of the club site which included a smaller clubhouse and new clinic. The development company then put this proposal to NWBC (North Warwickshire Borough Council) as the Local Planning Authority in an informal manner, to which it was deemed unacceptable. The development company informed the representatives of the management committee of the Jampot of this outcome and also informed them that they had been informed of a better site elsewhere in Arley. Representatives of the management committee of the Jampot were perplexed as to where this better site could be?
From what I am led to believe, this better site is the site of the former Rectory Cottages in Old Arley, Site 1 in the NWBC Local Plan, which was recently rejected by Mr Lavender, the local plan inspector at the NWBC Local Plan Inquiry as a site for 65 affordable dwellings due to the fact it was an isolated and unsustainable location. This site is also in ownership of NWBC.

My concerns are that should Spring Hill Centre be relocated to Rectory Road ( thus possibly allowing NWBC to develop the rest of the site for housing), this could cause hardship to the residents in the larger and somewhat more economically deprived settlement of New Arley. Accessing any medical services by way of bus and taxi fares can be extremely expensive for the chronically ill and elderly, these will further increase if Spring Hill Medical Centre is relocated to Old Arley.
The current site of Spring Hill Medical Centre is located centrally for both settlements and the wider area; medical facilities have been located in this part of Arley since it became a pit village early in the 20th Century.

The site of the Jampot is situated some 100 yards up the road and would be a much better location than rectory road. The associated problems of extra traffic which would arise from medical facilities are better situated on to a road such as Spring Hill than amongst a residential estate as it would be at Rectory road.

Concerns to the security and potential nuisance issues which may also arise. These must also be taken into consideration when locations such a facility in an area like Rectory Road. The partner surgery located in a similar area at Galley Common has been the subject of much vandalism despite resembling Fort Knox, and I presume to the annoyance of the practice with regards to the costs they have had to bear. The physical and social presence of such to the nearby residents surely cannot be welcomed. This has never been a problem with Spring Hill Medical Centre at its current location despite the known problems Arley suffers.

I was surprised to hear also at the meeting I attended that NWBC would consider a redevelopment for Affordable Housing on the site of the Jampot, and would be providing them with a list of Registered Landlords to contact.

With regards to the future of the Jampot, I feel a general affordable redevelopment would not be in the interests of the community. A sensible option could be that of a mixed redevelopment of the Jampot site which included a smaller clubhouse and a provision of affordable housing specifically for Elderly or Disabled persons. This still does not consider the best option for all, that of the club site including a smaller clubhouse and new clinic.

Surely if NWBC can consider the Jampot site for Affordable Housing it could also consider it for a mixed redevelopment of the site including a smaller clubhouse and clinic.

I feel NWBC has an ulterior motive for these decisions i.e. to enable redevelopment of its site at Rectory Cottage and by using part of that site for a facility such as a clinic; it would circumvent the restrictions placed on it following the local plan inquiry. This could be prejudice to the sustainability of the Jampot, a community facility available to Arley Residents and the provision of Health facilities to the residents of Arley and the wider area.

I await a response from our elected representatives on this matter.

Paul Reader

Family search – can you help?
“I am trying to contact Margaret Knox, who may now be married. She was the daughter of the colliery manager at Arley during the 1940s.” – Margaret Lumley

Please contact: Mrs Margaret Lumley, Oulton Court, Bloomsbury Close, Oulton, NR32 3BJ Tel. 01502 562967

Nuisance Motorcycles

With nuisance motorcycles on the increase on the Public Highway, Parks, Canal Towpaths and Private Land the North Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership have published the following information for both parents and for the reporting of nuisance incidents.

Motorcycles include: Quad Bikes, Go Peds, Scooters, Mini Motors and Monkey Bikes, all of which can not be used on the road without tax, insurance, and registration with the DVLA and a current MOT certificate.

If you have brought or are thinking of buying any of the above vehicles for children please remember that YOU are responsible for the young person riding and for their actions. The only place the vehicles can be ridden lawfully is on private land with landowners permission, or at an off road centre.

To report nuisance incidents please contact the Police on: 01926 415000 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555111. If possible please make a note of the description of both the rider and the vehicle, time, date and place of incident along with any other useful information.

If you have any other Community Safety concerns you wish to discuss please contact the Community Development Team at the Borough Council on 01827 719354 or www.communitydevelopment@northwarks.gov.uk

Childhood Memories
by Maria Eardley

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Re-started in Charles Street

The people of Charles Street have successfully restarted their Neighbourhood Watch recently with the help of PCSO Esther Kinch.

If you are a resident of Charles Street and have concerns about crime, anti-social behaviour, local issues that may affect your life or if you like to feel a sense of community come along to our meetings. Notices will be posted through your doors with the next meeting date.

Any other residents of Arley wanted to restart their Neighbourhood Watch should contact PCSO Esther Kinch at Atherstone Police Station.

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

On Monday 1st May 2006, there was an attempted robbery at the Post Office on Ansley Lane in Old Arley. Three men described as white and aged 19 – 20 years, entered the store at approximately 11.10am, dressed in black clothing and balaclavas. The trio was unsuccessful due to the bravery of the postmistress and left with nothing. Atherstone police have recovered a blue Vectra estate car, involved in the failed attempt, which is thought to have been driven by a fourth member of the gang.

Police are investigating a link between this attempt and others involving an out of county gang. If anyone has any information that may be of assistance to the police, please contact DS Todd Lomax at Atherstone Police on 01827 718092 ext. 3636 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

NUSIANCE YOUTHS

Over recent months Atherstone Police have been receiving information relating to the anti-social behaviour of youths in the New Arley area. Issues arising range from foul and abusive language, to hoax 999 calls and criminal damage. Atherstone police will not tolerate this and measures are in place to deal with such behaviour. We are currently engaged in regular operations around the area; patrolling areas at key times, both overtly and covertly. Anyone who wishes to engage in such activities can expect their actions to be dealt with severely.
We are appealing for all members of the public to report any issues of anti-social behaviour to the police, giving as much detail as possible. The type of information required is the description of the offender (if their identity is unknown), what they were wearing, time and date of incident, where they live, who they associate with etc. Please ensure you obtain an incident number form the person you report the incident to.

INCIDENT REPORTING

It is important that when an incident occurs that you inform the police. I regularly come across individuals who have experienced issues relating to nuisance youths, damage to vehicles and property, and theft from shops. These occurrences usually prove to be distressing, annoying and can be costly but I’m often told that the incident has not been reported to us for a variety of reasons. We want to prevent crime as well as detecting it. It is therefore imperative that you proceed with incident reporting. Resources dictate that we can’t be everywhere but if we are aware that there is a particular issue in an area, we will be able to use our limited resources more effectively. Remember you are a key player in the new Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

If you call any of the local police station numbers in Warwickshire, you will be automatically directed to a central switchboard at Warwickshire Police Head Quarters in Leek Wootton. An automated answer machine will ask you to hold for the operator unless you know the extension you require. At this point you can dial the extension number that will refer you to relevant police station (details below). You also have the option at this point of dialling the relevant officer you require voicemail number.

Atherstone: 3636
Coleshill: 3536

If you wish to report an incident then wait for the operator to answer. On answering advise them that you wish to report an incident and in which area it is occurring. At this point they will then direct your call to a controller who will deal with your call from there. Before the call ends, please ensure you obtain the incident number and make a note of it along with the date of the incident. If a crime has been committed you will also be given a crime reference number. This will assist staff, should you require speaking with someone regarding the crime at a future date.

Please note that if it is an emergency please dial 999.

NEW BOBBIES ON THE BLOCK

Friday 7th April 06 saw the departure of Chief Inspector Chris Lewis to a new post at Police Headquarters in Leek Wooton. We wish him well and welcome the appointment of Chief Inspector Mike Naughton to Atherstone and Coleshill police. He joined us on Monday 10th April 06 after serving 5 of his 20 year service as an Inspector, over a variety of departments including the Communications Centre, Traffic and more recently Inspector of Bedworth Police.

We also have the welcome addition of a supervisor for both Atherstone and Coleshill Police Community Support Officers. PCSO 6005 Colin Rust joins us after serving as an enquiry officer for 12 months. Previously he was a serving police officer for 30 years with Warwickshire and retired as Inspector of Nuneaton in November 2004.

The 17th November 05 saw the appointment of a new Community Beat Officer - PC 158 James Graham. James has been a Police Officer for Warwickshire Police for 7 years and began his career at Bedworth where he became the CBO in Bulkington for 18 months before leaving to join the Crime Fighting Team, policing the west side of Nuneaton.

Quiz time

QUIZ 4 QUESTIONS

In which Ocean are the Maldives?
Which female is first in line to the throne?
What is a derrick?
Which Hampshire town is famous for its air shows?
How many countries adopted the euro in 2002?
How many host nations have won the world cup?
What type of animal lives in a lodge?
What is the nickname of Leicester Rugby Club?
Who stood in ten acre field at Scatterbrook Farm?
Which 2 artists took Mary’s’ Boy Child to No.1 in the UK?
What year did Bucks Fizz win the euro vision song contest?
What was Phil Collin’s 1st solo hit?
What was Batman’s Butler called?
What does EMU stand for?
What is Dennis Berkcamp scared of?
At which sport did Gareth Edwards excel?
What have Sharon stone, Nigel Mansell and John Fashanu got in common?
What is Miss Piggys surname?
Which town clerk always told the time never too quickly, never too slow?
Who was the first Tudor King of England?

QUIZ 3 ANSWERS

Distinguished Flying Cross
Nairobi
Open Spaces
Egypt
Kings Knight
Cancer
Jenny Ass
15
12
1994
Channel Tunnel
2
Big bopper, Richie Valance
Changes
Snow White
Westminster Abbey
1961
Seven
knot
Cats

Quiz answers and Questions are
Kindly supplied by the
Merry Miner

Local School Updates

Gun Hill Infant & Nursery School

We are really excited about getting an award from the “Arts for All” fund. This is going to be used on a project to create art work in our new Foundation Stage outdoor area. Two local artists, Ali & Jason, have been working with the children on designing work to brighten these areas. The grant requires us to involve the community and we are planning to do this by inviting parents, grandparents, uncles aunties and neighbours to come along and help with painting these designs. You don’t have to be artistic….the children have done that bit! Watch out for dates and times of sessions. If you are reading
this but have no direct contact with our school and would like to join in, please phone school (01676 540347) expressing your interest and we can give you more details. We will have a “Community Event” to show off our efforts when they are completed.

We have had several “happenings” this term with our Year One children taking part in an inter-school dance festival; a brilliant SALSA dance day; our Reception children enjoying a visit to the Thinktank in Birmingham, outdoor play equipment being erected much to the enjoyment of the children; the old mobile classroom being demolished (due to its age!); a very successful Sponsored Sport event which has raised over £1000 for school funds.

We are looking forward to visits to the Stratford Butterfly Park; the Road Safety Show; taking part in the Kerb Safe initiative; our Open Day; Sports Days & taking part in an inter-school sport event.

You are all very welcome to join us on:

Tuesday 11th July from 3.30 - 5.30 & 6.00 - 7.30pm for Open Evening

Friday 14th July 10am Nursery Sports & 1.45 Infant Sports

I would like to thank those residents who are continuing to report sightings of trespassers on our site in the evening and weekends. We have had several incidents of vandalism where our children have been very upset by the damage that has been caused to their equipment and property.

Herbert Fowler Junior School

I am delighted and extremely pleased to announce that on 29th March our school became the proud recipient of the Warwickshire Health Promoting School Scheme Gold Award. This is a prestigious award gained only by a handful of schools in Warwickshire. There was an award ceremony at the Warwick Arts Centre and two of our pupils with myself and Mrs Rathbone, whose enthusiasm and commitment has been the driving force, attended. We are now working toward the National Healthy Schools Standard.

School entered many pieces of children’s design and technology and art work into the Nuneaton Festival of Arts gaining many awards including cups, a shield and certificates. The school was also awarded the Harry Branston cup for our computer-generated entries. Congratulations to all prize winners and thanks to Mrs Pickering for all her hard work in organising and displaying the entries.

Four of our Year 6 pupils have been successful in getting through to the Road Safety Quiz Final which took place on the 3rd July. Thanks to Mrs Whittle for all her time in preparing the children for the preliminary round.
I am very pleased to report that the work on the school playing field is now complete. The weather has been ideal growing conditions and the field is now green although it will not be ready for use until September.

School raised a staggering £1,059 for the NSPCC through a sponsored spell.

During the Easter holidays school had a very successful trip of 38 Year 5 and Year 6 pupils plus 5 staff to Saint Marguerite-sur-mer in Normandy, France. A good time was had by all and the children were a credit to the school.

School will be holding an open evening for parents of new pupils on 6th July and Year 2 pupils from Gun Hill will be spending that day in school while Year 6 pupils will be attending their new schools.

On Monday 10th July school will be assessed for the Water Award by Severn Trent Water Authority. Our Year 5 pupils have been working on the theme of water and have held assemblies making children and staff aware of facts, encouraging everyone to preserve water in school and at home.

On Wednesday 12th July, school will be holding an open, afternoon/evening when parents will be given their child’s report. There will also be a book fair in school.

Friday, 21st July sees the end of the Summer Term.

Church Services

ST. WILFRED’S CHURCH & ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Join us every Sunday…
9 a.m. St. Wilfrid’s Holy Communion
10.15 a.m. St. Michael’s 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays Holy Communion
2nd and 4th Sundays All-Age Worship

…. and through the week
Monday Fellowship Group
Tuesday Night Youth Club ( St Michael’s) and Bellringing ( St. Wilfrid’s)
Tuesday and Friday Minimikes (Parents and Toddlers) (St. Michael’s)
Thursday St. Michael’s Over 60’s Group and New Way Credit Union (both at St. Michael’s)
Thursday Fellowship Group

For further details, to book a baptism or wedding or if you would like me to visit please telephone the Rector Peter Allan 02476-399070

Arley Wesley Hall Methodist Church

Please note the Change of Minister : Deacon Sue Fry
Tel. 02476 312367
(For Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, visits etc.)

Family Service: 2nd Sunday of the Month 10.30 am
Other Sundays:
Sunday School: 2.30pm
Sunday Club: 10.30am
Evening Worship: 6.00pm
Most Wednesday evenings Prayer Meeting 7.30pm

Update from Arley Wesley Hall Methodist Church and Community Centre

Arley Wesley Hall Methodist Church and Community Centre is bursting at the seams! We are short of space in our community room and need to expand to accommodate the growing number of clubs that use the room.

WREN have made funds available for major interior refurbishment to take place. It means that Phase 2 of our project will be completed by the end of the summer. Look out for posters inviting you to our opening ceremony. Other work in phase 2 includes our “state of the art” ramp, which was funded by the coal board regeneration scheme. We are to have new fencing, windows and a notice board shortly.
We now look forward to phase 3 and the final projects that will enable our building to continue into the 21st century and become a wonderful place in which to serve god and the community.

It has been and continues to be a long journey. We have been blessed with guidance from Sister Sue Fry and the dedication of Dora Butler and her late husband Malcolm. Our prayers have been answered and we are thankful that we can continue god’s work in Arley.

Carole Jackson, Chapel Council Secretary

Memories of Arley – 2nd instalment
by Fred and Doris Whitmore

There was a Baker in Charles Street and even a bike shop!

On the corner where Ransome road meets with Gunhill the house that resides on this corner was once a bar selling beer (mainly consumed by the miners). The miners would get their bottle of beer and sit on a wooden bench which ran along in front of the recreation area. At this point there was no foot path there just benches and hedges were all the miners sat and enjoyed their beer and played dominoes and card games. It was often referred to as the “longest bar in England”!.

It cost 5p return to get to Nuneaton and back on the bus in 1940.

Professional Boxing used to take place up at the welfare Hall.

The area now covered by the Silver Knight factory used to be part of the old pit bank. Alongside this used to be 4 fields which were since made into one; this is where the four fields road name originates from.

Spring Hill is so named due to the number of springs that can be located within the woods. Doris recalls collecting watercress which grew beside the springs.

The roundabout/island in front of the Fir tree public house used to be 4 foot high!

The Fir Tree pub used to have a very small passage to get to the bar, where you could only queue for your drink and then go and sit down as the space was limited. There was a smoke room and a snug where the ladies sat.

The people who lived at Hilltop were known as the “hilltoppers” and those from Gun hill “gunhillers”. Doris and Fred recall saying “here come the hilltoppers!”

Q: What was it like to live in Arley during the mining years?

Ransome, Knox and Fowler were the pit owners before the coal board. The pit started in 1901 this created a real sense of camaraderie in the village as people looked after each other’s families. In 1940 Fred himself started aged 14 working at the pit in Arley.

Community Freebay

How many of you can identify with the following:

Husband: “When are we going to get rid of that old pram / bicycle / fridge? I can’t move in that garage, never mind get the car in!”

Me: “But they’re too good to throw away”

Husband: “But we’re never going to use them again.”

Me: “I know, but ‘someone’ could use them.”

The problem is finding that ‘someone…well now you can. As part of their recycling scheme, Coventry and Warwickshire have set up a recycling website where you can advertise your unwanted items and you can find that ‘someone’ who will make use of it.

If you are like me and need to make room in your garage, log on to www.communityfreebay.co.uk and do your bit for recycling.

Character’s Corner – introducing Ron Brown

Ron is an active member of Arley, with roles including Parish Councillor, Chairman of Arley News group and Governor of Herbert Fowler School.
Ron is a 61 year old, retired paper maker and plastics engineer. Married to a Coventrian – Audrey with 2 children, 3 grand children and 2 great grand children!

So, what made him take up so many roles?

Arley News – “I believe in open and honest governing and freedom of information. Letting people know what’s going on locally about things that can affect them I think is important”.

Parish Councillor – “I believe in open and honest government and I want to see this area prosper and develop. The development I’d like to be sustainable and for the benefit of all the community.”

Governor of Herbert Fowler School – “I care about education for local children, and want to be part of the upkeep of the school – to protect both of these”.

Initial Plans

Ron’s plans are to be actively involved in the parish plan, be a continuing member of the steering committee and to continue his role as chairman of the parish plan sub group looking at social facilities and activities.

If you think Ron can help in anyway or need a friendly ear, please contact Ron on 01676 541026

Local Activities

Midweek Activities at:
Arley Wesley Hall Methodist Church and Community Centre

Tuesdays: Sparkle Club for 4 -7 Year Olds 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Youth Club for 12 plus 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Wednesdays: Mother and Toddlers 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Line Dancing 6.45pm – 7.45pm
Thursdays: Jaffa Club for 7 – 12 Year Olds 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Fridays: Sequence Dancing – 2.45pm – 4.45pm

Pop – In for Tea, Coffee and Cakes or just a chat, 3.00pm On the First Thursday of the each Month.

Activities at St. Michael’s Church, Gun Hill, New Arley

Mondays and Wednesdays 1.00am – 1.00pm Challenge. (Challenging Alcohol Abuse)
Tuesdays and Fridays 12.30 – 2.30pm Minimikes (preschool)
Tuesdays 6.00pm North Warwickshire Rural Youth Project
Thursdays 11.00am St. Michael’s Over 60’s Club
Thursdays 1.00pm – 2.30pm New Way Credit Union
Fridays 7.00pm – Megamikes

Activities at Rowlands Court, Old Arley

Stroke Club, meets every Monday 10 – 3pm, All Welcome Tel. Gladys Jones 02476 386670

Activities at St. Wilfreds

Arley WI Meets on the first Tuesday of each month. 7.30pm at St. Wilfred’s Church Vestry, Old Arley, All welcome Tel. Pat 02476 395447

Activities at Arley Sports Centre:

Womens netball practice fitness and fun Every Monday 8.15 – 9.15pm at Arley Sports Centre all ages 11 – 60 welcome, and all abilities. £2.50 per session. Tel.Karen 01676 549035

LOCAL CONTACTS

Arley News:

Emily Young (Editor) – arleynews@hotmail.com
Tel: 07973 371710
Clare Brady (Advertising) – Tel. 07971 247348
Ron Brown (Chairman) - Tel: 01676 541026
Audrey Brown (Secretary) -Tel. 01676 541026

A box is also available on the counter at the Post Office, New Arley or Rowleys Butchers, Old Arley for any articles or comments.

General:

Police (Atherstone) – 01827 718092 (emergency 999)
Electricity: Powerloss Helpline – 08457 331 331
General Enquiries – 08457 35 36 37
Warwickshire County Council – 01926 410 410
Severn Trent Water Emergencies – 0800 783 4444
Gas Emergency – 0800 111 999
Gun Hill Infant School – 01676 540 347
Herbert Fowler Junior School – 01676 540 348
Spring Hill Medical Centre – 01676 540 395

ATHERSTONE & COLESHILL POLICE CONTACTS UPDATE

CHIEF INSPECTOR: Mike Naughton

Inspector: Paul Judson Voicemail (V/M): 10486
CBO Sergeant: PS 904 Roger Fildes Voicemail (V/M): 10904
PCSO Supervisor: PCSO 6005 Colin Rust Voicemail (V/M): 6005
CBO PC 158 James Graham
V/M: 10158
email: james.graham@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
PCSO 6037 Esther Kinch
V/M: 16037
email: esther.kinch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

Please note: Articles for inclusion in the Autumn edition of Arley News (for distribution early October) to be received no later than 15th September, 2006