Citylife in Lichfield August 2021

LOCAL NEWS
Solstice Walk for
Good Health
Members of the Good Health Club, run by
Mary Morris, recently took part in the St Giles
Solstice Walk in order to raise funds for the
local hospice.
Although St Giles was unable to hold its usual
large event this year due to the pandemic, it
was encouraging smaller groups of people to
take part in a 5k walk instead.
There were 20 ladies from the group who took
part, enjoying a nice walk with friends, an
afternoon tea sponsored by Morrisons, and
raising a total of £1,500 for the cause.
The Good Health Club runs a pilates class and
organises walks in and around Lichfield for
older people. For more information, contact
Mary on 07921 166598.
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Epic Bike Ride for
Four Hospices
Fifteen fundraising cyclists have raised £16,000
to be split between St Giles Hospice and three
other charities in a challenging three-day bike
ride through the heart of England.
The riders all work for Wills & Trusts Wealth
Management Group, which organised the trip
to support its charitable foundation.
Wills & Trusts Chief Operating Officer, Stuart
Payne, from Sutton Coldfield, took part in the
210-mile ride and has a personal connection to
St Giles Hospice as his father-in-law received
end-of-life care there.
The team’s route took them from the
company’s office in Ashby-de-la-Zouch to its
head office in Thame, near Oxford, visiting its
other offices along the way on a route through
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David Batchelor (front left) and Stuart Payne
(front right) with members of the team
Henley-in-Arden, Moreton-in-Marsh and
Winchester.
The money raised will be split between St Giles
Hospice, Florence Nightingale Hospice in
Aylesbury, Helen & Douglas House Children’s
Hospice in Oxford and Winchester Hospice,
four hospices based near the company’s offices.
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Swinfen Broun
Challenge Trophy
Bowls Match
Andy Hayes and Robert Yardley
The Mayor of Lichfield, Cllr Robert Yardley led
the Lichfield City Council team in the annual
Swinfen Broun Challenge Trophy bowls match
against the Lichfield Museum Bowling Club on
Wednesday 23rd June.
Despite the best efforts of the City Council
team, the Bowling Club took the trophy once
again with a score of 127 to 51.
Covid restrictions meant the evening was very
different to its usual format but overall,
everyone was pleased to be able to take part in
this traditional event.
After the match the Mayor, Cllr Robert Yardley
handed the trophy to the Club Captain, Andy
Hayes, and thanked everyone for taking part
and supporting the event.
The challenge match has been played since
1924 but it was not until 1926 that the trophy
was donated by local benefactor, Colonel
Swinfen Broun.
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Sports Stars Glimpse
New School Hall
Five up-and-coming Lichfield sports stars were
given a sneak glimpse inside their school’s stateof-the-art
new sports hall as it nears
completion.
The huge new facility is part of a £4.2million
expansion of Nether Stowe in St Chad’s Road.
Funded by Staffordshire County Council and
overseen by Entrust, the expansion has also
seen classrooms, science labs and a new
reception unveiled at the school, which is part
of the respected Arthur Terry Learning
Partnership (ATLP).
Finishing touches are now being put to the
sports hall ahead of its opening in the next
academic year, so staff decided to satisfy
students’ curiosity by choosing five of their
outstanding sports stars to take a look around.
Contractors Novus began work on the new
facilities last year on behalf of Staffordshire
County Council and the ATLP.
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Nature Thrives at
Festival Gardens
Lichfield City Council has designated Festival
Gardens a nature area to encourage
biodiversity and show a different side to public
green spaces. Recently, volunteers have been
helping with planting and maintenance and
willow canes are now sprouting to be cut for
weaving when larger, plus fruit and berries from
trees and shrubs can be picked and enjoyed by
anyone passing through.
The long grasses are looking great and
pathways have been cut through to make it
easier to have a wander. Long grass is a great
way to encourage nature and allow it to take its
course.
Transition Lichfield is encouraging everyone to
have a run through the long grass and count the
bugs and butterflies! Get a photo and share on
social media with the hashtag #gowildlichfield
and appreciate this wonderful, natural space.
Follow and join the Transition Lichfield group
on Instagram @transitionlichfield.
To Advertise call:-
Steve Brown 07740 166497
stevebrowncitylife@gmail.com
Rebecca Hill 07970 513144
rebeccahillcitylife@gmail.com