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Keeping you informed about local News and Goings On! If you have a news item or event you would like us to feature, simply email us at newsdesk@yampy.co.uk including a contact number. News In Brief Happy Birthday Des It's 'cheers' to Des Scherr of Sedgley. who celebrated his 80th birthday on Wednesday. You can set your watch by Des every lunchtime, as his daughter Sonya wheels him round to the Beacon Hotel for his dose of Sedgley Surprise. Friday 12 8 2005 DANCEZONECHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS Congratulations to Lewis Gardner, Ria Dhandu, Mary Flavell and Chantelle Steel, prize winners at the recent UK Dance Championships in Stoke. The twinkle toed kids are pupils of Dancezone, which holds classes at the St. Chad's Catholic Club in High Holborn. Friday 29 7 2005 LIBRARY 3 for 2 OFFER Coseley, Gornal and Sedgley libraries all have a special offer until the end of August. If you hire any two music or film cd's, dvd's, videos or cassettes you may take another one free. Tuesday 12 7 2005 REBECCA'S DANCE TRIUMPH Sedgley schoolgirl Rebecca Philips has won two prizes in the recent Yorkshire Open dance competition. Rebecca, aged 10, who attends Cotwall End School, won the Fast Solo category abd then partnered Rachel Walker to carry off the Rock n Roll Pairs trophy. Tuesday 21 6 2005 Sedgley Dog Theft Plea Have you seen Sasha the Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Black and white, with brown patches and a feint pink scar on her tummy, she was stolen from a house in Beacon Lane at about 7.30pm on Wednesday May 25th. If you have any information please contact DC Craig Ryder of Brierley Hill police on 0845 113 5000. Monday 20 6 2005 Dudley Council Plus Dudley Council has extended the hours in which it can be contacted. From May 23rd 2005 the "Dudley Council Plus" initiative will mean that Castle STreet in Dudley will be open from 8am till 7.30pm weekdays, and 9am till noon on Saturdays. Telephone number is 01384 812345 and website remains www.dudley.gov.uk. Tuesday 24 5 2005 Volunteers Wanted Could you spare a few hours a month providing help at Beacon Centre for the Blind? Whether it's driving, gardening or shop work, every little bit helps. Ring Sharon on 01902 880111 for further details. Monday 31 1 2005 Do you have the brass nerve? Anne Troman from Black Country dramatic group Circle Players has contacted Yampy to appeal for a local brass band to join in the fun of a production of "Brassed Off". The license has already been granted for the performance, which will take place at Aldridge Theatre in October 2005. If you are interested or know anyone who may be able to help, email us at newsdesk@yampy.co.uk and we will put you in touch with Anne. Tuesday 23 11 2004 Pat's Last Day at Alder Coppice Fond farewells to Pat Fellows who has retired from her work as a dinner lady at Alder Coppice School after more than thirty years' service. Monday 8 11 2004 New Police Boss for Dudley North Dudley North has a new police commander. Chief Supt. Dennis Hodson is retiring to take over as director of Dudley Community Partnership. His replacement is Superindendent Richard Green who been promoted from his current position in Harborne to take over from Mr Hodson - starting today. Monday 8 11 2004 Have Your Say on Ladies Walk Centre We may get £200K through lottery funding - but how should we spend it? More than 5000 questionnaires have been circulated - please return your suggestions to Ladies Walk or email sedgley2005@hotmail.co.uk Saturday 23 10 2004 Free Pet Check Black and Partners Vets on theDUdley Road are offering free health assessments for dogs, as part of Arthritis Awareness Month (Oct 2004). To book ring 01902 670900. Tuesday 5 10 2004 Dudley Library Kids Survey Starting on Monday October 4th 2004 children in Dudley, Dudley Wood, Gornal and Coseley will be able to take part in a survey to tell the Council what they think of their local library. Saturday 25 9 2004 Council Recommends New Phone Mast Despite a 900-signature petition and 53 letters of objection, Dudley Council are recommending that another mobile phone mast is placed on the roof of the BT Telephone Exchange in Turls Street. Already Hutchinson 3G and Orange have antennae at the site, which is adjacent to Dormston School, but now O2 is set to add its equipment. Locals are concerned about alleged health risks to school pupils, and also believe that the masts are unsightly. But according to a Dudley News report, Council officer Caroline Maryan says that "it is considered in this case the need to develop the site outweighs the potential impact." Saturday 4 9 2004 Free language course at Dudley Libraries. Special Spring Offer throughout June. You may borrow one language course FREE on cassette or CD on each visit to the library during June 2004. Tuesday 15 6 2004 Win for Dad on Fathers Day Does your Dad deserve a surprise? Write a story to tell Dudley Libraries why he does, and you might win a restaurant meal for two. Entries are to be taken to the library, or email donna.taylor@dudley.gov.uk. Don't forget to include your name, age, address and phone number. Closing date 5th June 2004. Thursday 13 5 2004 Abseil Antics Well done to the brave people who recently raised over £7000 for the Beacon Centre for the Blind by abseiling down the walls of Dudley Castle. Monday 3 5 2004 Give Blood in Sedgley Friday 7th May at All Saints Church, 1.30-3.15 then 4.30-7pm. Monday 3 5 2004 Keep On Running Dudley Ladies Running Club is hosting a new 12 week beginners running course for women. The course starts 7pm 20th April 2004 at Wombourne Leisure Centre, and aims to get you covering three miles or more by the end of it. For info. phone Rita on 01384 832168 or go to www.dudleyladies.co.uk Thursday 15 4 2004 Goodbye Mrs. Chips Our best wishes for a comfortable and happy retirement go to High Arcal dinner lady Audrey Saunders, who left the school last week after thirty three years of service. Tuesday 13 4 2004 MP says yes to ID's Dudley North MP Ross Cranston has been putting the case for identity cards. He says that constituents have been complaining about illegal workers and that identity cards could help to combat the problem. Mr. Cranston also drew attention to the possibility that illegal workers were vulnerable and could be exploited. Saturday 27 3 2004 Best of Brick-ish Well done to Sedgley Firm Baggeridge Brick, of Fir Street, for winning yet another award; highly commended in the Team of the Year category at the Constructions Marketing Awards. Friday 20 2 2004 Grand Gesture Beacon Centre for the Blind is celebrating receipt of a cheque for £1000 from Tipton & Coseley Building Society. The cash will helps software development of a medical details database. Friday 20 2 2004 Arts Group Grant Sedgley's new arts initiative for the over 50's ahs won a £700 grant from DOSTI to pay for equipment and paints. Leader Alan Horton says that everyone is welcome at Satellite Arts, which meets every Tuesday at St. Chad's Church. Call Alan on 01384 241156 for details. Friday 20 2 2004 Baggeridge Colliery Query Response Many thanks to Suzanne Daniel for responding to Reginald Woodhall's recent request for contact details for Baggeridge Colliery employment records. Suzanne gives two telephone numbers to ring for national insurance details of ex miners: 0845 9152191 or 0845 9152629 - but explains that due to an industrial dispute at moment the phones are not being answered. Suzanne also lists a possible alternative number of 0191 213 5000. Wednesday 18 2 2004 Gas Servicing for Council Tenants Dudley Council have reminded tenants that they are entitled to annual safety checks on their gas appliances. If you believe that your property has not been visited within the last year by one of the CORGI registered installers contracted to the Council, ring 01384 818283 to arrange a convenient time. Thursday 22 1 2004 MBE for Don Former magistrate Donald Courten of Sedgley has received an MBE in the New Years Honours list. Don was rewarded for services to education and the commmunity. Saturday 10 1 2004 Can you help Age Concern? Age concern is on the loookout for volunteers at its Ettymore Road base. Ring 01902 883847 for more information. Saturday 10 1 2004 Housing Office Makeover The North Dudley Housing office in Bilston Street Sedgley is at last getting the Carol Smillie treatment, with improved facilities and a new reception area on the way. Saturday 10 1 2004