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Page 8 <strong>DUDLEY</strong> CHRONICLE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 2012 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL L Kooza Two days departing February 2 Since its humble beginnings as a street-theatre group over 25 years ago, the Cirque du Soleil has pioneered a unique combi- nation of circus performance, Vaudeville style and theatrics. Next year, they present 'Kooza', a completely new show blending astonishing acrobatics, awesome aerial acts and sets, and flamboyant costumes, all set to music in the awe-inspiring Royal Albert Hall. This break also includes time in Windsor where you will have chance to visit the magnificent castle (entrance fee not included) . FROM £169 Price includes: •Return coach travel •Overnight bed and breakfast accommodation •£60 Category 2 ticket for Kooza (upgrade offered) •Time in London •Visit to Windsor Single rooms subject to Organised by Newmarket Promotions (ABTAA V787X) For a brochure call (01902) 02) 319999 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm), or go to expressandstar.com/starextratravel starextratrav Please read brochure/web page for full information plus terms and conditions Pick-up points offered fered are Dudley, Shrewsbury, Telford, Walsall Wolverhampton ava ailability NEWS www.expressandstar.com/free-editions Tributes to tireless Kath after 30 years of helping TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who worked “tirelessly” for Kidderminster Hospital for 30 Lemurs surround Santa years. Kathleen Brophy, who died aged 86, dedicated much of her life to Kidderminster Hospital’s league of Friends, first as its secretary and later focusing on publicity. she was also instrumental in setting up the Kathleen Brophy hospital’s Wayfinders team, which helps direct patients to the right clinic. she continued her work until only a month ago, when she was forced to leave due to ill health. David Wase, chairman of the league of Friends, said mrs Brophy, was a “real stalwart who worked tirelessly.” “she was a great advocate of the hospital. Her commitment was tremendous. she was very determined and when she set her mind on something nothing could deter her,” he said. “she will be remembered as the lady with a smile. she had a very warm deposition. People going into the reception at the hospital said she was a nice, reassuring face to welcome them.” He added mrs Brophy was a keen gardener and enjoyed getting involved with the league of Friends’ plant sales. Violet Danks, who runs the group’s charity shop on Bewdley Road and worked with mrs Brophy, said: “she was an absolutely great person.” Families without cars Almost 30,000 households in Dudley do not have a car, new figures claim. But the borough still has more cars per family than in sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. the 2011 Census figures showed that 29,896 out of 129,867 households did not have a car. Father Christmas was obviously delighted to see 10 lemurs a-leaping during an early visit to the West Midland Safari Park sAntA’s annual visit to West midland safari Park at Bewdley is usually a wild affair and this year it is even more so. A special trail, called Walking with lemurs, has opened for the first time this winter at the attraction and Father Christmas decided to check out the flamboyant behaviour of the madagascan ring-tailed creatures. the lemurs live in the Park’s woodland walk area and it wasn’t long before santa was mobbed by 10 of the lemurs. santa safari is on offer to visitors to the park every day up to Christmas Eve. Call the ticket hotline of 01299 400700. 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No other company in the area has more experience and know how than Rydale, that’s why we have been in business for more than 27 years. Rydale Windows security features make our windows super safe. We have awide range of products on display at our purpose built 40,000 sq. ft showrooms and factories situated in Long Lane, Halesowen. Our window and conservatory advisors are available in our showrooms weekdays from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm and Saturday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. At Rydale we feel that is very important to see products on display before you make your final decision to purchase. We invite you to come into our showrooms to view all our products available, the showrooms are here for you the customer. At Rydale we do not take any deposits or stage payments, You only pay when the installation has been completed. Rydale has been atrusted brand in our area for over 27 years. If we give you aguarantee we will always be here to honour it. Can that be said of any other company in the area Rydale also offer aSupply Only service on all products including free delivery. AT RYDALE WE CARE ABOUT THE CUSTOMER, SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY. VISIT OUR SHOWROOMS, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU THE CUSTOMER WINTER SALE NOW ON Christmas Opening Hours -Sat 22nd 9am-3pm, closed 23rd-27th Dec, Fri 28th 10am-4pm, Sat 29th 10am-4pm, Mon 31st 10am-3pm Closed New Years Day,Re-open 2nd Jan Normal Opening Hours.
www.expressandstar.com/free-editions Plans for town’s ancient sites are given go-ahead PlAnS to rebuild a deteriorating 19th century barn in Dudley’s medieval quarter have been given the go-ahead. A nearby former municipal mortuary, yard canopy and workshop will also be knocked down as part of the redevelopment project in the town’s historic Court Passage. the scheme was approved by Dudley Council’s planning committee last week. Spending £64,000, the council will rebuild three of the barn’s three walls and reduce its height. the footprint of the building will be retained to provide a reminder of the site’s history. there had been concerns about the building’s poor state of repair and officers feared it was in danger of collapse. the adjourning former mortuary will be Paws for thoughts about hungry cats demolished to make way for car parking for new offices being built in the Holloway Chambers and elizabeth House Buildings. A total of 11 car parking spaces will be created under the plans. Court Passage is in the town’s conservation area and dates back to medieval times, once providing back lanes to nearby properties for deliveries and access to stables. the mortuary was used at the beginning of the 20th century. Chairman of the planning committee Councillor rachel Harris welcomed the redevelopment work. “We have a long and worthy-of-preservation industrial past but it’s important for us to have a working town centres and have buildings people want to let.” <strong>DUDLEY</strong> CHRONICLE , THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 2012 Page 9 Brickworks scheme approved PLANS for more than 100 new homes, a craft village and nursing home on the site of a historic former brickworks on the Dudley-South Staffordshire border can go ahead after the Government gave the green light. David Wilson Homes and Weinerberger have been granted outline planning permission for the development at Baggeridge Brickworks in Gospel end, Sedgley. the developers had appealed to the Planning Inspectorate against South Staffordshire Council’s decision to refuse their application earlier this year. Councillors had argued the development would be too large for the village but developers say it would boost the area’s economy and attract new visitors. A planning inquiry was held last month, and now the scheme, which includes 140 homes, 12 craft workshops, a 60-bedroom nursing home and new road access from the A463, has been approved after a planning inspector ruled it was an appropriate development. Association the decision signals the end of the site’s long association with brickmaking which stretches back to the 1930s. During the inquiry, the hearing was told the plans go against the Black Country Core Strategy, which lays out guidelines for major building projects in the region. But the applicants said there was a “clear need” for new houses and a nursing home in the area. Announcing his decision to allow the appeal, planning inspector John Papworth said the scheme would enable a previously developed site to be reused and would remove derelict buildings and land. He said the project would include the retention of the brickworks chimney to retain “a visual reminder of the site’s history”. Mr Papworth said the scheme would bring many benefits such as affordable housing, care home beds and new employment benefits. But the chairman of South Staffordshire Council’s regulatory committee Councillor Brian Cox said: “We’re obviously disappointed the inspector has concluded the development would provide substantial benefits.” NEWS Volunteers given boost Volunteer lifesavers have been boosted by a £5,000 grant from the charitable trust of a renowned musician and composer. the Paul Farrer Charitable trust has awarded the cash to Worcester & Malvern Community First responders. Mr Farrer, who has provided many soundtracks for tV, film and radio, said: “My charitable trust is in awe of the hard work done by the community first responders across the country. “We are proud to support them. I hope we can inspire more people to get involved in this excellent cause.” Becky Cash and Amy Burkitt make an appeal for food gifts helped by cat Meeko GenerouS animal lovers are rallying to provide a Christmas dinner for abandoned pets. the rosewood Animal Hospital, Mason Street, Coseley, has mounted an appeal for food, blankets and bedding to cope with the expected flood of creatures taken in by local charities over the festive season. “Sadly, around Christmas time a lot of people kick pets, including dogs and cats, out on to the streets because they can’t afford to feed them,” said Becky Cash, veterinary nurse at rosewood. “So every year we appeal to local people to donate whatever they can.” Man caught growing second batch of drug A MAn has grew a second batch of cannabis plants because he believed an earlier crop had been stolen by burglars – when in fact it had been seized by police. officers found 28 cannabis plants in the loft of Brian Walker’s Dudley home during a police raid. they also found a full hydroponic system to grow the drug. they took the items away and Walker, who was missing from the property, was listed as “wanted”. then nearly three months later one of the officers returned to the house in edward Street and found another 17 cannabis plants. Walker, 41, was arrested and revealed he got another crop going after assuming he had been burgled. Judge Michael Dudley sentenced him on the basis he had not been aware police had been to his home. Father-of-three Walker admitted producing cannabis. He was given an eight-month jail term suspended for a year and ordered to do 120 hours unpaid work. Mr Malcolm Fowler, defending, told Wolverhampton Crown Court his client simply did not know police had been to his home.
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