LADS - Llanymynech Amateur Dramatic Society

A DOUBLE HELPING OF DRAMA from LADS` own in house writers
Great entertainment in a neighbouring village!

A DOUBLE HELPING OF DRAMA

The LADS, Llanymynech Amateur Dramatic Society, are staging two one-act plays in February, both written by their own resident playwrights.

First off is After the Llantin Tarantino WI garden produce show, by Neil Rhodes
The ladies of the Llantin Tarantino WI are kind, generous and peace loving. But when it comes to garden produce shows, they enter to win trophies. And when the Royal Horticultural Society decide some of the entries are not entirely correct or fair, the ladies fight back with everything they have: secateurs, garden loppers, and weedkiller!
Not that they are at all influenced by American film director Quentin Tarantino’s liking for violence.

In Inside Job by Marg Kynaston, Judith – on remand for murder – is visited by best friend Chris. They reminisce about old times and as the plot unfolds we realise things are not as cut and dried as they seem. The play will having you laughing and gasping in turn until the final curtain.

Both plays are being performed from Thursday, February 21 until Saturday 23 at Llanymynech village hall at 7.45pm.
Tickets cost £6 (£5 concessions) and are available approximately three weeks in advance from Llanymynech village hall, Mile End Tourist Information Centre, Llanymynech post office and the Herbarium in Oswestry, or telephone 01691 830558 to reserve in advance.

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Lost Cat

                                        LOST: Black and white male cat.

Has a white chest and paws. Is around 18mths old and goes by the name Mittens. Last seen at Birch Grove around four days ago. He was sick a few times before heading out. Can anyone please check sheds and outhouses for him.
We have a 2yr old who misses him dearly. Anyone with any information please contact Laura or Phil on 01939768372. Thank You.

Laura Ridd

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Problems with Roads & Rivers

Two things which have accompanied the recent horrible weather are Potholes appearing and growing in the roads and blockages in the River Perry.

Having had dealings about both of the above, It is worth keeping the contact details on who to report problems to.

Potholes/roads        Steve Oakley    Steve.Oakley@Shropshire.gov.uk
                                    There is also a report form on the Shropshire CC website see Roads

Blockages in the River        The Environment Agency        Brian Glover 03708  506 506  
Don`t forget that they have serious flooding problems to deal with so, unless your house is about to be inundated, just report the problem and the chaps will arrive to deal with it in due course.

These two useful contact are now on the contacts list which I sent out last spring - it is a pretty big job to check out 276 entries so do bare with me - I will update the list and send it out!

Yoland

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Cinema in Oswestry

Kinokulture at the ATTFIELD THEATRE
which is behind the Guildhall, by the Market

Dear all,

after all the hard work it seems that the new Digital Cinema has launched to the public without any hitches (so far) and that people have taken quite a liking to it.

We are now have a full programme for February & March.  You can get involved in this excellent venture by offering to steward at the screenings - contact Ruth Carter ruth@kinokulture.org.uk
 

We also have Les Mis booked for Saturday 6th April.

February:

Seven Psychopaths - 2nd Feb

Sightseers (TBC) - 9th Feb

The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey (2D) - 16th Feb

Argo (matinee) 20th Feb

March:

Quartet (matinee) - 13th March for Borderlines Film Festival

Zero Dark Thirty - 15th March for Borderlines Film Festival

Life Of Pi (2D) - 16th March for Borderlines Film Festival & Os Lit Fest

NT Live People - 21st March

Lincoln - 23rd March

Django Unchained  - 30th March

We also have Les Mis booked for Saturday 6th April.

Ruth Carter, Film programmer   
ruth@kinokulture.org.uk   Tel 0845 250 0517
kinokulture cinema
www.kinokulture.org.uk

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Valentines Day at The Talbot Inn, Ruyton

Valentines Day....

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Join us for a special Valentines Menu Thursday 14th February Call 01939 262882 to book your table

Three Courses £24.95 pp   Starters Roast Butternut Squash soup with croutons & a swirl of cream, served with crusty bread Parma Ham & Honeydew Melon with Parmesan shavings, Rocket & Balsamic syrup Smoked Duck Breast with a Blood Orange syrup, Sun Blushed Tomatoes & Pea shoots Roast Portabella Mushroom stuffed with wilted Spinach & Brie and topped with a Parmesan crust   Main Courses Slow braised Feather-blade steak with honey roast Shallots, mashed potato & Watercress Grilled fillet of Sea Bass with sauté Potato, confit Cherry Tomatoes & Tarragon Butter sauce Char-grilled Pork Loin Chop with Black Pudding, Fondant Potato, Apple sauce & sage gravy Pan-Roasted Chicken breast with Chorizo, Baby Spinach & Puy Lentil stew and Sweet Potato crisps Ratatouille topped Stew with baked Goats Cheese Pesto & Garlic fingers   Dessert Sticky Chocolate Pudding with Vanilla ice cream. Vanilla Crème Brulee with a shortbread biscuit Banoffee Mess Selection of Cheeses with biscuits. Selection of Ice Cream with Café Curls HAPPY VALENTINES!

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Two important messages

BEWARE POTHOLES!
           The road from the Toll House/Bridge up to Platt Mill in Ruyton
The trenches that were dug to install the infinity cable have collapsed and created dangerously deep pot holes.

Tim Gray at Dairi-Pak
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BEWARE SCAM
Beware the "OMG RihAnna released her Video on Social Site!!" scam on FaceBook - really dangerous. Even if it says it has been "liked" by someone you know - still dangerous and they DIDN'T like it - nor will you!
 

Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Boreatton Scouts fund raiser

The leaders and parents of Boreatton Scouts are hosting a

BEER FESTIVAL
at Corbet School, Baschurch on Saturday 2nd February from 1 till 7pm

The event is to raise much needed funds for Boreatton Scout Group which includes Cubs and Beavers.

Tickets are £5 each, including hot food, and you won't miss the Rugby matches either,

RUGBY MATCHES WILL BE SHOWN ON A BIG SCREEN

                    Wales v Ireland    at 1.30pm                                    England v Scotland at 4pm

 

Some people are coming just for the England match which starts around 4pm so there's plenty of time to get your chores done first!

All tickets must be purchased in advance; for more information please contact:

        Jim Simpson 07818 458495

        Richard Gough 07714 299240

        Shane Inger 07811 143244

Please come and support what should be a really fun fund raiser!

See attached poster and stick one on a well, fence, gate, door or even a notice board near you!

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Grug Hill Leak update

A local villager has just sent me this update on the water leak from the field behind Oaklands that runs over the bottom of Grug Hill:-

Hello Colin, just to keep you informed of the latest development regarding the above today 3 Shropshire Council employees arrived and found a manhole under about 6" of soil near to the leak. They were only here for about 1 hour. I'm not sure what they did but  the problem may have been due to a blocked storm water drain.

Let's hope it is fixed - we'll keep an eye on it - and thanks to the villager.

--
Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730A

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Talbot Inn - events & Specials

THE TALBOT COUNTRY INN

Ruyton XI Towns

Live Music this weekend -
Paul Parker & Friends Duo

This Sunday  - January 27th from 8pm
 

Live Music  - Sunday 27th January

We are pleased to welcome back the Paul Park and Friends Duo for some great live music this coming Sunday from 8pm.  Bar food is also available on Sunday evenings so please feel free to come along and enjoy some great live music and food, a perfect way to round off the weekend.

Burns Night Specials
 
To help celebrate Burns night Chef will prepare some great themed specials this coming Friday and Saturday including some Scottish classics with a Talbot twist and even a bit of Haggis!  Call to book your table on 01939 262882 so you don't miss out!

Valentines - Thursday 14th February


 

3 courses
£24.95pp

We are currently putting together a romantic menu for valentines, so why not treat yourself and your other half to a wonderful romantic meal for 2.  The menu will include some wonderful dishes and will be £24.95pp  for 3 courses.  To reserve your table please contact us on 01939 262882. 
We can also offer over night packages including dinner, bed & breakfast for £130 per couple including dinner for 2 with a bottle of house wine, overnight stay in one of our luxury ensuite bedrooms and full English breakfast - please contact Kim on 01939 262882 for more details.





  

 

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Farmhouse Breakfast Week

Farmhouse Breakfast Week 2013 will take place 20^th – 26^th January

Farmhouse Breakfast Week is an annual celebration championing the importance of breakfast which aims to get the nation to Shake Up Their Wake Up!  47% of people regularly skip breakfast during the week so our aim is to encourage people to enjoy a healthy breakfast more regularly.

I can`t supply the nice young man on the right or even the young lady in the attachment but  I can provide your friends and relations with a really super breakfast
if they need to stay at Brownhill House.

Everything on our superb breakfast menu is bought at Ruyton Village Shop, Moor Farm Shop, grown in our garden or made in my kitchen.

And here is a recipe for a delicious quick breakfast - and preparing and freezing it doesn`t take much longer than eating a slice!

ALL BRAN LOAF

Heat oven to 150C
        1 cup of All Bran
        1/2 cup (or less) of Brown Sugar
        1 cup of Mixed Dried Fruit
        1 cup of Milk
        1 cup of Self Raising flour
        1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Mix All Bran, Sugar, Fruit and Milk in a basin and leave for an hour or overnight

Mix in flour and baking powder.

Put in a loaf tin and cook for 1 hour.

Slice and spread with butter or just rush off and eat it in the car/bus  or walking down the road.

   

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

MEETING POSTPONED

You might remember the
    2008     Parish Plan
    2011    Toolkit Event and
    2012    World Cafe

These meetings were organised to find out what the people of Ruyton XI Towns wanted for the future of our village.

Well, now we have a PLACE PLAN as a way of identifying the infrastructure priorities of the local community and how these could be delivered.   18 Place Plans areas in Shropsbhire, each focussed around a market town and the surrounding rural parishes.

As part of the commitment to annually review the content of the Place Plans Shropshie Council are now asking all Parish and Town Councils to respond to existing details to help them ensure that the infrastructure priorities currently identified for communities within the Place Plans are correct and appropriate.

For copies of the place plans go to http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/planning.nsf and follow the links to Shropshire Place Plans

There will be two meetings at Ruyton Primary School which have been
postponed to Tuesday 29th January:

The first session, for the local business community groups and stakeholders, will be from 5.30 to 6.30pm.

The second session, for local residents from Ruyton XI Towns, is from 7.00 to 8.30pm.

Doubtless traffic through the village, Shotatton Cross Roads and planning permission to break into the Big Walls will crop up.   I see that two of those concerns were raised at a Parish Council meeting on 13th April 1992!!     Oh yes, and the commitment to Press for an early start to the Shelton - Harlescott road to help take away traffic from the village - HO HO HO!

 

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Ruyton Local Hist. Soc. AGM & Talk

RUYTON XI TOWNS LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

A.G.M. followed by a talk on
`THE CORBET BED PROJECT`

WEDNESDAY 6^TH FEBRUARY 2013 -7.30P.M.-VICTORIA ROOM

***

Minutes of 2012 AGM

CHAIR’S WELCOME AND REPORT

TREASURER’S REPORT

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY’S REPORT

***

OFFICER ELECTION

 END OF MEETING

 ***

OUR FIRST TALK OF 2013 WILL THEN FOLLOW

`The Corbet Bed Project`

By

Cate Howell

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Mini Market cancelled - Shotatton X Roads

The Mini-Market in the Memorial Hall planned for Sunday 20th Jan has been cancelled in view of the icy weather that is forecast.
We don't want to entice our customers out in the risky conditions that we are expecting.

Sorry.  The next one is scheduled for 3rd February at 10:30 - weather permitting.

Colin Case
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This is from today's Shropshire Star (19th January 2013) - a victory for Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council:-

MP Owen Paterson calls for priority action at A5 blackspot

A roundabout should be a priority for an accident blackspot junction on Shropshire’s A5, MP Owen Paterson has said.

Mr Paterson, MP for north Shropshire and the environment minister, has been campaigning for improvements to the A5 between Shrewsbury and Oswestry for more than a decade. And he said action needed to be taken at Shotatton crossroads close to Ruyton XI Towns, which has seen many accidents.

Mr Paterson is now backing a campaign by Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council for a roundabout at the crossroads and plans to hold talks with Shropshire Council leader Keith Barrow to see if the unitary authority can help finance a scheme.

In 2003 Mr Paterson and local councillor Dilys Gaskill hijacked the coach carrying officials to the opening ceremony for Nesscliffe bypass and took them to see Shotatton crossroads. But he said he believed little had been done since.

Road safety cameras have been installed on the A5 at Shotatton in recent years following the introduction of a 40mph speed limit.

Mr Paterson said: “I have been calling for something to be done not only at Shotatton but the entire stretch of the A5 between Nesscliffe and the Shropshire border for more than 10 years. This is one of my earliest campaigns and still little has been done.

“In an ideal world the entire stretch, including the Oswestry bypass, should be a dual carriageway. But the priority has to be Shotatton crossroads and the road between Wolf’s Head and Queen’s Head.

“These are tough economic times and we can simply have not got the money to build new roads and fund road schemes. The Government has inherited a huge financial debt.

“However, I will continue to press for improvements to this crossroads. I will also be talking to the leader of Shropshire Council to look at ways that the council could help out. I would like to see if there is any flexibility in a joint improvement scheme.”

--
Colin Case - Chair - Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Weather - from the Emergency Planning Team.

This information has been sent on from Shropshire County Council`s
EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM

I thought you would appreciate an update on the  weather situation.  There is some potential  for some patchy light snow at times today, Thursday, which may lead to some icy surfaces. However, the main concerns relate to an area of heavier and widespread snow moving from the west across the West Midlands region during the early hours of Friday. This may well persist through the day and into the evening and has the potential to cause significant disruption. Up to 10cm of snow could fall quite widely with up to 15cm in places. There is also the scope for strong winds to cause drifting and possibly lead to snow adhering to overhead power lines etc.

 An AMBER warning has now been issued by Met Office HQ indicating the potential for significant disruption.

Kind regards,

Aggie

Cllr. Mrs Aggie Caesar-Homden 

Ruyton XI Towns and Baschurch Division

Mobile: 07792982648 

Office: 01939 261924

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Shotatton X roads - please help

SOME CHANGES ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED
To make Shotatton Crossroad safer

I had an excellent chat with Adam Green on Shropshire Radio just now. All about Shotatton Cross needing a roundabout. He is inviting calls or texts of support - 01743 248321 if you agree something needs to be done.

--
Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

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If we can`t have a roundabout - Please, Please can we have reflective signs and street lights.

Yoland Brown Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.com www.ShACC-uk.org Tel: 01939 261 121 Fax: 01939 260626

Beware of a new SCAM

It seems poor Pat Mabe in West Felton is the latest email account to be hacked with this scam.

DO NOT REPLY!

I have copied this to our local Police Team, but these emails nearly always come from Nigeria or somewhere, so there is nothing that can be done.

BUT DON'T REPLY!

Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Closure of Big Walls

Our Parish Council questioned the continued closure of Big Walls on Monday night, following the collapse of the wall over Christmas.
I contacted the SC Highways Team yesterday to challenge the closure.
I received a reply within two hours, during which time an Engineer has visited the site.
The answer is that the remainder of the wall is considered to be unstable, and therefore continues to present a potential hazard. Work continues to stabilise the wall.
I would like to congratulate the Team on such a speedy reaction, even if we didn't get the answer we would all hope for.

--
Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Update on School Road works

All electrics completed - two new poles and 400m of new power cable.
Water still flowing - be careful if it freezes.

--
Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

A date for the diary

Our Councillor is holding a Place Plan Review next Tuesday 22nd in the School.
There are two sessions - the first one at 5:30 local businesses and Community Groups, and the second is at 7:00 (til 8:30) for all local residents.
The Place Plan is important, particularly when CIL money is allocated.
The Parish Council has already made a Place Plan submission, with our priority requirement being for funding for a new Parish Hall - you might remember the Parish Council Newsletter published with the Winter Three Parishes in early December.
But our Councillor is keen to validate this with a Public Meeting, so put this date in your diary - the outcome will be important when we start to accumulate CIL monies on the back of new Developments in the Parish.

I note from the Local Press that our Councillor is not standing as our Conservative Candidate at the May Elections, so it will also be a chance to thank her for her efforts on our behalf over the last few years.

--
Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

FLICKS IN THE STICKS in Kinnerley

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen (12a) A visionary sheik believes his passion for the peaceful pastime of salmon fishing can enrich the lives of his people, and he dreams of bringing the sport to the not so fish-friendly desert. Willing to spare no expense, he instructs his representative to turn the dream into reality, an extraordinary feat that will require the involvement of Britain's leading fisheries expert who happens to think the project both absurd and unachievable. Running time: 107m

Kinnerley Parish Hall, near Oswestry : Thursday 17 January 2013 7.30 pm More Details

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

Water Leak & Electrics

WATER LEAK & WORK ON ELECTRICS
in School Road, Ruyton XI Towns

The water leak (or whatever it is) at the bottom of Grug Hill is still flowing, but has frozen. However, it has been gritted - either by Shropshire Council in response to my message last night or by a helpful villager from the grit bin near the junction - either way, thanks. Shropshire Council continue to investigate the source of the water - either a pipe leak, spring or surface run-off or similar.

Also in School Road there is tremendous activity and traffic lights. The engineers tell me that they are replacing some power lines and associated poles etc. They are guessing at a couple of days, but with the size of the workforce and their activity levels and machinery it may be done quicker than expected. I assume local residents have already been informed, but now the rest of us know as well.

Colin Case    www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk  Colin Case  Tel: +44 1939 260628  Mobile: +44 7860 904006  Fax: +44 872 115 8730    --   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

It gets cold in winter

Remember 1982 when snow and freezing fog went on for days & Shropshire had the coldest temperature in Britain - until this was taken back by Scotland soon afterwards.

Remember 1963 when the snow came on Boxing Day and continued until March, if you are too young do google Big Freeze of 1963 edited by Karl King

Then there was 1947 when the big freeze started on 21st January - another week to go - There were restricted coal supplies, at a time when that was virtually the only fuel, and electricity cuts because of restricted coal supplies for the power stations which led to closing of power stations and shutting down of industry.

It was pretty cold in 2010 and 2011 too!                    I experienced them all.

ALWAYS REMEMBER - it is normal to have snow, frost and rain in the winter so
 BE PREPARED!

The latest information indicates outbreaks of light snow will begin to affect parts of Shropshire and Staffordshire by late afternoon today. Snow will become more widespread across the West Midlands region during the course of the evening and continue into the night before clearing away to the east by around 0300 in the early hours of Monday morning. There’s scope for a covering of snow in many parts of the West Midlands region with between 2 and 5 cm possible, perhaps more on the Staffordshire Moorlands. Hence it’s likely to be a slow start during theMonday morning commute with some difficult conditions for a time. However, any disruption is expected to be short lived with an area of rain (and rising temperatures) expected to move across the West Midlands region during Monday morning (between around 0900 and 1200) bringing a quick thaw of lying snow in most places. The Yellow warning (low likelihood of medium impacts) on the Met Office website will be updated to reflect the latest information.

Temperatures will again fall during Monday evening with ice likely to be a problem where road surfaces remain damp from earlier rain.

The forecast for the remainder of next week indicates cold but mainly dry conditions are in store although there may be occasions when a few snow showers drift in from the east. Daytime temperatures are not expected to rise much above freezing with sharp overnight frosts.

Kind regards,

Aggie 

Cllr. Mrs Aggie Caesar-Homden 

Ruyton XI Towns and Baschurch Division

Mobile: 07792982648 

Office: 01939 261924

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ALWAYS REMEMBER - it is normal to have snow, frost and rain in the winter so
 BE PREPARED!

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626

COMING EVENTS AT THE TALBOT, Ruyton XI Towns

Happy New Year We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year!  We were extremely busy over Christmas and thank all the customers for their on going support!  New Years Eve proved to be a fun and successful night as always!   January News & Events Monday - Grill Night - Free drink with any main course ordered.  Specials include Talbot Mixed Grill, Steaks and a selection of traditional basket meals. Thursday - Supper Sale - every Thursday you recieve 10% off your total bill incl all food & drink when dining with us! Sunday - Traditonal Sunday roast served 12-3pm We also now serve food on Sunday night so pop down and enjoy one of our great specials or basket meals from our special Sunday night menu! Please note due to holidays we will not be serving food this coming Sunday night (Jan 13th)

To Book Call 01939 262882  Saying Goodbye..... This month will see us say goodbye to Ciera one of our front of house team.  Ciera has been an excellent part of our team and we thank her for all her hard work! We wish her lots of luck as she heads to London to start a marketing career! Additionally it was great to have some of our previous staff members join the team again over Christmas when they were back from Uni.  We wish Torie, Georgie and Emily lots of luck as they head back to Uni this term and thank them for all their hard work over Christmas!

Upcoming Events.....

Jan  27	Sunday 27th from 8pm Live Music with Paul Parker & All the Right Friends Duo
Feb  14	We will be serving up a special Valentines menu so please check our email updates & website for further details!  To avoid disappointment please book early!

--   Yoland Brown  Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR  ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club  www.eleventowns.co.uk  www.eleventowns.com  www.ShACC-uk.org  Tel:  01939 261 121       Fax:  01939 260626