Safer Nights Live Police event

We will be hosting Safer Nights Live tomorrow night live on the Leigh Facebook page, just use the tab on the left hand of the facebook page to set a reminder or view this event. These events tend to be really interesting, this is what the police say:

Staffordshire Police is going to be giving the public an insight into the challenges of policing the county’s nightlife by taking part in an on-line event on websites and Facebook tomorrow night.

Safer Nights Live is the latest social media engagement initiative organised by the force and is aimed at showing the behaviour the police deal with every week as part of the Safer Nights operations.

Earlier this year Staffordshire Police gave people an insight into a night ‘Behind Bars’ when members of the community were able to follow the events in the Northern Area Custody Facility (NACF) on a busy Friday night. This event was recently praised by the independent ‘Econsultancy’ agency when it listed the top 11 social media campaigns of 2011.

Tomorrow’s event will be hosted on the Staffordshire Police website and the force’s Facebook site, and local media will have the opportunity to also host the event on their own sites and it can also be viewed on community sites (such as the Leigh Facebook page). Some of the updates will be published on the force’s Twitter accounts linked to the hash tag #safernightslive so that people out on the town can feed in comments about their experience.

If you have any problems connecting to the live feed, you can link directly to it here or post a message on the facebook page and we will attempt to assist you a soon as we possibly can.

BACON BUTTY MORNING - November

Saturday 12th November 2011

Church Leigh Village Hall

10am - Midday

Here`s a way to start the weekend, a Bacon Butty with your mates. So pop along to the Village Hall for a tasty Bacon Sandwich with a cup of tea.

A STRANGE STORY OF CHARLES BLOOD OF LEIGH, STAFFORDSHIRE

This is a superb story discovered and retold by Janet Willldig, a Genealogist and Family Tree Researcher, on Google+ . . . . . .

A STRANGE STORY OF CHARLES BLOOD OF LEIGH, STAFFORDSHIRE IN 1909

What was at first supposed to be a case of premature burial has caused a great sensation in the North Staffordshire village of Leigh. Mr Charles Blood of Bent's farm, Leigh who was 65 years of age in 1909 and was buried in the village churchyard, the cause of death being certified as heart trouble. After the funeral service the mourners dispersed, leaving Edward Alcock, the sexton, his brother Henry, the undertaker and a few youths beside the grave. The brothers commenced to fill in the grave, and had about half finished their task when they heard distinct raps coming apparently from the excavation. To those present the noise sounded like taps on the coffin lid, muffled by the covering of earth. Eagerly those around the grave listened. Again came the mysterious rapping, and shouting out "The mans alive". Edward Alcock flung down his spade and rushed for a doctor. The others set to in feverish haste to throw the earth from the grave again, and when Edward Alcock returned with the doctor the coffin was, soon raised and -carried into the church, where the undertaker unscrew ed the lid.

The doctor made an examination of the body and declared there were no signs of life. He expressed the opinion that life was extinct when the body was placed in the coffin. The undertaker- said: "When I took the lid off I found things were as when I screwed it down with the exception that the hands, which had been place placed on the abdomen, where forced against the-lid." He suggested that natural processes caused this, and also the tappings. ''The taps," said the sexton to an interviewer, "sounded as if someone was knocking on an empty box. I heard about twenty taps in all. The noise was rather loud at first, but gradually got fainter. I have buried hundreds of bodies but have never known such a strange occurrence.'

"A curious part about the whole affair," said the undertaker, "was that after we got the coffin back into the grave the sounds were repeated, but, of course, we were convinced they did not proceed from the inside of the coffin.

He refused to believe the theory, that the noise' was caused by earth falling on the coffin. It was too regular.




You can find Janet's post on Google+ and follow her here or look up @yrteesearcher on twitter.

BACON BUTTY MORNING

Saturday 15th October 2011

Church Leigh Village Hall

10am - Midday

Pop in for a tasty Bacon Sandwich with a cup of tea and a chat with friends. What a way to start the weekend.

Police Surgery

17th September 2011

2pm-3pm

Church Leigh Post Office/Shop

PC Richard Boulter

If you have any concerns or just want to meet your local member of the police team, come to the Village Shop/Post Office this Saturday.

Neighbourhood Watch

If any one would like to join the On-line Watch link (OWL) or any Watch Scheme (Neighbourhood, Farm, Post Office etc) contact me or Neighbourhood Watch direct.

Sarah Hunt
PCSO 8884 .
Voicemail:0300 123 2345 Ex 08884
Mobile: 07815 966 340

E-mail:

Sarah.Hunt@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk

PCSO Sarah Hunt

Hello,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduces myself. I have recently (around April) moved from Uttoxeter to become your local Police Community Support Officer based here at Abbots Bromley. For the last fours years I was based on the town centre but as a position became available in Abbots Bromley I took the opportunity and look forward to different challenges ahead and working with community.

You can contact me for any issues/concerns you have via my e mail or numbers below.

Sarah Hunt

PCSO 8884 for Abbots Bromley, Draycott in the Clay, Marchington, Bramshall and Leigh areas.
Voicemail: 0300 123 2345 Ex 08884
Mobile: 07815 966 340

CHARITY CRAFT FAIR

Sunday 11th September

10am - 3pm

Fole Farm, Fole, ST14 5 EL

Tables issued on a first come, first served basis.

Tables start at £10

To book your slot contact:

Caroline 07899 895 682 or 01889 502281

Cassie 07793 587 026 or 01889 592711

All proceeds to:

Guides trip to Mexico

All Saints First School Leigh

Church Leigh Pre-School Playgroup

Entry to Craft Fair £1 per person, children free.

CAR BOOT SALE

Sunday 11th September

7am - 10am

£6 per car

Fole Farm, Fole, ST14 5EL

All proceeds for The Guides Trip to Mexico,

All Saints First School and

Church Leigh Pre-School Playgroup

To book a pitch contact:

Caroline - 07899 895 682

Cassie - 07793 587 026

Everyone welcome, free entry

The new Leigh daily news feed!

The new daily news feed from Leigh in Staffordshire, is online and available now!

With news from Leigh, the surrounding area and relevant national news, check our Twitter feed or Facebook page daily to keep up to date, or visit the online paper today at: http://paper.li/LeighStaffs/1314438441

Caring for Creation Holiday Club - 30th August 2011

Holiday Club for children and young people.

30th August-1st September 9.30am-12.30pm

2nd September 9.30am-3pm

All Saints Church, Church Leigh

Parents welcome from 11am Wednesday to the Fairtrade Cafe

Parents also welcome from 12.30pm Friday for Ploughman`s Lunch and Film Show.

4-9 year olds (20 children)

10-16 year olds (20 young people)

Pre-registration required.

Forms can be obtained from Leigh Post Office/Shop.

Please return completed forms to Nicky Grey, Scarista House, Church Leigh, ST10 4SR

Leigh Produce Show Bank Holiday Monday

This Bank Holiday Monday

27th Annual Produce Show - 29th August 2011.

Leigh Produce Show is open to Leigh Parish residents only.

Show schedules are available from The Post Office/Shop or by contacting Clive or Jill 01889 502440.

Viewing from 2pm in the Village Hall.

There will also be a Plant Stall, Cake Stall, Novelty Stall and Raffle, also superb refreshments will be served in the Village Hall.

If any individual person or business based within Leigh Parish would like to sponsor a Class in the Produce Show for 2012, please contact Clive or Jill on 01889 502440 for details.

Weekend of Fun & Worship

Come and join us for an informal weekend of Fun and Worship at Leigh Pentacostal Church, Moor Lane

Cafe and Tuck shop open throughout the weekend

Friday 7.30pm - Praise and worship with DTG including Guest Speaker Mikel Wilson

Saturday from 11.oopm - Cafe, Fun and games for all the family including Tuck Shop and BBQ with visiting Guest Speaker Vince Williams, early evening

Sunday from 11.00an - (Morning Service) with Cafe, Tuck Shop and afternoon activities for the children leading on to 6.00pm Praise and Worship service with Vince Williams (both services)

Leigh Postoffice break-in

Leigh postoffice was broken into on the early hours sunday morning at around 4am.

If anyone has seen anything or anyone suspicious in Leigh in the last few days or weeks or has any information that may be of importance  please contact the police as soon as possible.

This has been reposted on behalf of Joanne Oakes. Thank you for your original post Joanne, I've reposted to get additional coverage via twitter and through this blog. Lets hope its of some help.

Digital Switchover

Do you know someone who:

Is aged 75 and over, or

Lives in a care home, or

Gets certain disability allowances, or

Is registered blind or partially sighted?

The help scheme can arrange for an approved installer to supply and install everything they need to switch one TV to digital.

Tell them to call free on 0800 40 85 900 or go to www.helpscheme.co.uk

The Switchover Help Scheme is run by the BBC

Caring for Creation Holiday Club

Holiday Club for children and young people.

30th August-1st September 9.30am-12.30pm

2nd September 9.30am-3pm

All Saints Church, Church Leigh

Parents welcome from 11am Wednesday to the Fairtrade Cafe

Parents also welcome from 12.30pm Friday for Ploughman`s Lunch and Film Show.

4-9 year olds (20 children)

10-16 year olds (20 young people)

Pre-registration required.

Forms can be obtained from Leigh Post Office/Shop.

Please return completed forms to Nicky Grey, Scarista House, Church Leigh, ST10 4SR

Burglaries

WARNING to all residents of Leigh.

Please make sure that your possessions are safe and secure. The thieves are still about, just heard that they`ve been helping themselves again. This time it`s a lawnmower.

Even if you are in your house make sure the doors are locked, they have been known to just walk in while you`re about.

If you see ANYTHING suspicious, please report it to the police.

Leigh Produce Show

27th Annual Produce Show - 29th August 2011.

Leigh Produce Show is open to Leigh Parish residents only.

Show schedules are available from The Post Office/Shop or by contacting Clive or Jill 01889 502440.

Viewing from 2pm in the Village Hall.

There will also be a Plant Stall, Cake Stall, Novelty Stall and Raffle, also superb refreshments will be served in the Village Hall.

If any individual person or business based within Leigh Parish would like to sponsor a Class in the Produce Show for 2012, please contact Clive or Jill on 01889 502440 for details.

Charity Darts Competition

Charity darts in aid of Air Ambulance at The Farmers Arms. Competitions to be played on 3 dates:-

Ladies - Wednesday 27th July, Mens - Wednesday 3rd August, Mixed Doubles - Wednesday 10th August (mixed partners picked on the night).

7.30pm for 8.00pm start. £2 entry per person. Raffle and refreshments.

Anyone wanting to take part can register on the night or phone 01889 502274

Presentation Evening - 17th August 2011. Everybody welcome

Weather Report

It`s raining, again.

Bacon butties in the village hall!

Had a very tasty bacon butty this morning thanks to the village hall committee. What a brilliant idea, to have a little cafe type session in the hall. Really enjoyed it. Hope we can have another one.

The Community Page!

Do you live in Leigh, Staffordshire? We want to hear from you! Discuss local issues, tell us why you love Leigh or what you would like to see in the village. You can send us photos and stories and join in with community events. Keep checking back for up coming events and news!

Welcome to Leigh's new blog!

Welcome to the official blog from the village of Leigh in Staffordshire. This blog is here to keep our local community updated with local events and community news and gives everyone, near and far, the opportunity to keep in touch with our lovely village.