Lazy Grass Cutters Strike again

Lazy Grasscutters strike again. This time at Barkers Field off Oakwood Road.

The grass was cut in the last couple of days and again drinks cans and plastic containers have been shredded.

Not only do dog walkers us this field but its home to many of Blurton’s Lads and Dad’s football teams.

There are loads of razor shop pieces everywhere.

This comes only days after Stoke-on-Trent City Council agreed to look into complaints of 3 dogs having been hurt on Cockstersbrook field which was highlighted by dog owner Jamie Naylor on BBC Radio Stoke.

Now warnings are being given to as many dog wardens and families as possible.

Missing From Home

A 15 year old girl from Stoke on Trent has been missing for nearly a week.

Bethany Wallace was reported missing from an address in Uttoxeter Road in Draycott last Thursday evening.

She is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, with a slim build and long, purple, straight hair.

She has brown eyes and a fair complexion.

She was last seen wearing a white vest top, dark blue skinny jeans, white high-top trainers with red trim and a green, thick woolly cardigan with gold spikes on the shoulders.

She was carrying a blue and green bowling bag.

It is believed Bethany may be in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “We consider Bethany to be vulnerable and we are concerned for her welfare. “Extensive searches are underway to locate her and we would ask that anyone who has seen her, or had any contact, to get in touch.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 757 of April 25.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council Chief Executive to get 5k rise

The chief executive of Stoke-on-Trent City Council is to receive a pay rise of £5.400 a year.

The report comes on the day that the City Council sits to make 21 Million cuts to Residents Services and Council Jobs.

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Anger-chief-exec-Jon-van-Laarschot-lands-5k-Stoke/story-18275564-detail/story.html

Im Praise of Bus Drivers.

First Staffs operating services

I write today in praise of bus drivers, and in this case those that work for First Staffs.

They are providing services where they can in extreme conditions.

Sadly this isn’t being helped in some cases by the Stoke-on-Trent City Councils cut backs, in relation to gritting.

I myself have just travelled on a service 23 from Longton to Blurton, via Newstead.

Although Carlisle Street in Dresden was impassable and a steep hill it had to be missed out.

My main concern was that a large mainly Council Estate like Newstead had not been cleared. This is a main bus route between Hanley and Longton and in saying that this is the only bus service they have.

Praise therefore has to go to the driver who managed to get his vehicle around the estate via a revised route.

The Estate has often been described as the forgotten Estate, and in this case it seems it is very true, Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Highways Team of Gritters need to be given permission to grit the estate.

Let’s for the sake of its residents hope they do, especially with more snow forcast for tomorrow.

Its not often our bus operators get praise but this time they do, because they could miss the estate out like they have had to with Carlisle Street.

Old Mill goes up in smoke

Scene of the fire during the operation.

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service were called to a former Working Mens Club in Newstead around 8.30pm last night.

Fire Crews from Longton, Newcastle and Hanley attended the fire in the single story building which is situated at the edge of Newstead Industrial Estate in Blurton.

Four appliances and an arial platform tacked the blaze in the premises which was well alight.

Thick smoke in a solid band could be seen ad far away as Fenton and Longton, and the smell of burning could be smelt at
Heron Cross.

Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the concerns of asbestos.

Fire crews remained at the scene overnight.

This morning one appliance remains to keep a watching brief for any re-ignitions.

This morning a joint Fire and police investigation will begin to determine the cause of last nights fire.

Young Footballers Required

CALLING ALL 10/11 Year olds interested in football.

Blurton Tigers weed you. we are after players aged 10/11 years old ( must be ten by the 31 august ) willing to play every sunday & train on a wednesday must be dedicated.

parents need to support them contact us on 01782852716 or mobile number is 07871458108 or email us @ mandyrichmartin@hotmail.co.uk

Blurton Festival Ends

The Management Committee of the Blurton Festival met this morning and sadly we made the decission to disolve the committe and distributed the monies left in the account to other similar groups that hold events in their Communitys.

The decission was made on the grounds that we haven’t been able to hold the event for the last few years due to the building of the new Ormiston Sir Stanley Mathews Academy.

Due to the fact there is no other suitable venues, and please be assured we have investigated every site possible, we felt it better to end it now and give other groups the chance to run an event with some funding help.

Four Local Groups will now receive checks from us, Newstead over 50’s Group, Blurton Family Group, Blurton Farm Residents Association and Old Blurton Community Association. A total of £2170.14p was shared.

As the outgoing Chairperson and on behalf of the Committee we would like to thank everyone for their help and support over the years, iwe had some fabulous times.

The “Blueton Festival” name will remain the copyright of ours until such times as others may wish to take it over.

Roy Naylor.

Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Fancy Drag Race.

From @DougieMacStoke

Fancy Drag Race
 
ENTER ONLINE HERE http://bit.ly/IUgsdj
 
There will be no entries on the day for this event.

Sunday 27th May
 
9.30am
 
Newcastle Town Centre, Staffordshire.
 
A sponsored 2.6 mile walk/run for men dressed as women to raise money for Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
 
This will be the first year that Dougie Mac have held this event. The event is modelled on an event held in Chesterfield by Ashgate Hospice. 

To get a sense of the fun they have up there whilst raising money

Lost Dog can you help.

SCULLY Elderly JR Cross LOST http://bit.ly/HTRLzc #Shelton area, #StokeonTrent Plz RT http://pic.twitter.com/5VZA9HBC

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