A new review of waste disposal sites across Staffordshire could see Biddulph Recycling Centre in Bemersley Road facing closure only months after residents were reasured that it would remain open. The Biddulph waste tip was originally proposed for closure due to the supposed proximity of alternative facilities, and as part of cuts to save Staffs County Council around £150,000 a year. But residents and local councillors complained that the nearest county council run recycling centres in Leek or Burslem were far from easy for Biddulph residents to access. [Read more…]
Tipping point
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Big Biddulph (Fairtrade) Breakfast
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Big Biddulph (Fairtrade) Breakfast and Funny (Fairtrade) Hat Show will take place on Saturday 12 March at Biddulph Town Hall 10-11.30. The Search is on to find Biddulph’s wackiest hat, made from packaging materials! Rules for entrants to the Funny (Fairtrade) Hat Competition: hats must include at least two pieces of Fairtrade packaging, with the Fairtrade Mark clearly visible to the judges. Certificates for the best in each group; prize for the best overall entry. Funny Hat Parade – anyone can enter the Funny Hat Parade – hats can be made from anything; but they must be homemade, not bought! Tickets for The Big Biddulph Breakfast cost £1 per person, and entry to Funny Hat Show is free. Completed hats can also be entered into Biddulph High School’s Trash-to – Treasure Event on Tuesday 22nd March.
The Casserole Club
January 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
People from Biddulph are being encouraged to do something great with a plate to help out an older person this winter as part of a unique community food-sharing project. Winter puts many extra pressures on older people, preventing them from getting out, not eating properly and, with fewer visits from people, this can lead to social isolation and loneliness. But one scheme making a difference is Casserole Club.
Rotary Biddulph donates to Biddulph Methodist Community Centre
December 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Rotary Biddulph is grateful for the on-going support of the Biddulph Methodist Church and the Victoria Centre.
Over the last few years, the Victoria Centre has opened its doors to the Rotary Club to enable it to hold their annual ‘Youth Speaks’ event at the Centre, when children from Biddulph schools take part in a public speaking competition as part of a National Rotary Youth Speaks Competition.
The Victoria Centre also hosted, for the first time this year, the annual Rotary Acorn Award ceremony. This event recognises the achievements of the youth of Biddulph in accepting nominations for those who are deemed to be deserving of public recognition for their individual, or team, achievements during the previous year. This prestigious award ceremony is held annually in May each year and following the success of this year’s ceremony, will again be held at the Victoria Centre in 2016.
New Foodbank collection point in Biddulph
December 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
James Bateman school is now a collection point for ‘Foodbank’ in Biddulph.
Biddulph Churches Together, with other partners, coordinate the Food distribution points at English Martyr’s RC Church in Church Road, Biddulph and at St John’s Church, Knypersley.
Details and opening times can be found at stokeontrent.foodbank.org.uk
Grants available to improve rural areas
November 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Two new schemes starting this month are offering grants from £2,500 upwards to help small businesses, farmers and community groups in parts of Staffordshire Moorlands to develop and grow.
The Staffordshire LEADER Rural Grants Scheme, which has a total budget of £2.24 million, is managed by Staffordshire County Council and covers the rural south of the Moorlands.
A total of £1.7 million is available from the Peak LEADER Rural Grants Scheme, managed by Derbyshire County Council, which covers northern and western part of the Moorlands including all of Leek town centre, Froghall, Kingsley, Biddulph Moor, Oakamoor, Cotton and all sites within the National Park boundary.
Bobbies raise £30,000 to send disabled children on dream Disney World holiday
November 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A team of 17 officers, from Staffordshire Police, has celebrated the successful completion of a 530 mile charity bicycle ride, from Blackpool Tower to the Eiffel Tower, by announcing that they have smashed their fundraising target.
Riders from the ‘Tower to Tower 500’ team (TT500) told guests at their ‘Wrap Party’, held at the Victoria On The Square public house, in Hanley, on Wednesday 7th October 2015, that they had raised an incredible £30,688 from their 6-day challenge. And now the cash will be used to fund places on Caudwell Children’s annual ‘Destination Dreams’ holiday. The fully supported family trip to Disney World, in Florida, is arranged to give 25 children with life threatening illnesses a ‘Dream’ holiday. [Read more…]
Biddulph’s new £1.175 million community facility
November 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A blueprint for Biddulph’s new £1.175 million joint fire, ambulance and community facility was showcased in the village on November 4.
Residents were invited to attend one of two drop-in sessions at the community fire station on Princess Street. The events were an opportunity for the community to have an informal chat to members of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service who are based in locally. An on-duty paramedic also called in throughout the day and the project team were available to answer visitors’ questions about the development. Community feedback will be used to help decide which services will operate from the new facility in the future. [Read more…]
Biddulph in Bloom award
November 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Biddulph in Bloom were awarded A Silver Gilt in the National in Bloom competition.
We were proud of this Award as we had very prestigious towns and even Durham City in our Large Town Category! The judges were impressed with our community participation praising the many groups who had lovely projects including Ox Hey School, The Greenway Moor WI Ladies Garden, and the Lady Gardeners at Moorlands Court. Brown Lees Community Association and Biddulph Moor Community Association and others were also praised. Biddulph in Bloom is quite unique in that our entry is entirely under taken by volunteers. Helen and Alan Robert also recieved an Award for their long standing voluntary work with Biddulph in Bloom. We wish to thank all the volunteers and our sponsors and the many members of the Community who support our aims and aspirations.
Santa’s Visit to Biddulph
November 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Santa and his Sleigh will arrive at Biddulph Town Hall, escorted by members of Biddulph Rotary Club, at 6pm on Saturday 28th November.
After the Christmas lights are switched on he will go to his temporary grotto in the Town Hall, where children will be able to talk to him. A small group of Rotarians have been hard at work during the last few weeks, repairing the ravages of last winter’s weather and making a few improvements to the design of the sleigh. The ladies of Biddulph Inner Wheel have also been busy ensuring that the interior of the sleigh is attractively decorated and in pristine condition. Starting on Tuesday 1st December, the Rotary Club will be taking Santa and his sleigh to visit children in Biddulph and the surrounding area, between 6.00pm and 8.30pm on weekday evenings. Because of traffic problems it will not be possible to visit every road; so the sleigh will be stopping at strategic points at the ends of some roads. The itinerary will be published in the local press and copies will be available at the Town Hall, on display in the town and on the council web site. Santa and the Sleigh will be in Biddulph Moor on Saturday 5th December, and outside Weatherspoons during the morning of Saturday, 12th December. The sleigh will also be on Sainsbury’s car park from 4.30pm until 8.00 pm on Saturday, 19th December. The members of the Rotary Club would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Biddulph for their generous donations to local charities via the Rotary collection in previous years and wish you all a very happy Christmas.