Blythe Centre
In 2016, Staffordshire County Council handed over the day-to-day running of many of its branch libraries to local communities.
In Blythe Bridge, The Care & Fun Charity, working with residents, stepped forward to take on the overall responsibility. A team of volunteers now runs the centre.
https://blythecentre.wordpress.com
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
You will find a list of all Staffordshire Moorlands District Council’s services on this site. If you want to report incidents of litter, fly posting, abandoned vehicles, noise nuisance, dog fouling, graffiti or flytipping by phone, the telephone number is 0345 605 3014. There is also an online facility for this – on their home page click on ‘Report’ . You can also view all planning applications by clicking on the link on their home page. To access the site click on the link below:
http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Staffordshire County Council
You will be able to access a wide range of information and services from the Staffordshire County Council’s web site by clicking on the link below:
http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
Highway Problems
Call Freephone 0300 111 8020 or email highways@staffordshire.gov.uk for problems regarding road and pavement potholes, blocked road drains, dangerous trees, broken street lights and signs, and problems with right of way or visit the County Council web site.
For anyone wishing to communicate by telephone, the number is 0300 111 8000.
Police Issues
Telephone 101 to report any concerns. Telephone 999 in emergency.
NHS
Telephone 111 for urgent medical help or use this link https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ . For all life threatening conditions telephone 999
Forsbrook Parish Council Website
https://www.forsbrookparishcouncil.org.uk/
Checkley Parish Council Website
https://www.checkleyparishcouncil.co.uk/
Werrington Parish Council Website
https://werringtonparishcouncil.com//
Forsbrook Community Village Website
Draycott Parish Council
http://draycottinmoorspc.wordpress.com
Dilhorne Parish Council
https://www.dilhorneparishcouncil.co.uk/
North Staffordshire Community Rail Partnership
A new website has been launched which features information about the partnership’s many projects to develop the North Staffordshire Line (Crewe-Stoke-Derby) rail route.
http://northstaffordrail.org.uk
Caverswall Community Society
Caverswall Community Society (CCS) is a not-for-profit co-operative formed to enable the local residents of Caverswall and Cookshill to own and operate their village amenities for the long-term benefit of the village.
https://www.caverswallcommunitysociety.co.uk/
The Auctioneers Arms
The Auctioneers Arms is a hub for the community: it is not just a pub, it is much, much more. The locals asked for a traditional pub with a modern feel to it. They wanted an area dedicated as a coffee/café shop where people could meet and socialise throughout the day. They wanted it to be family friendly, a place for the young and older generation, and they wanted real ale and a warm welcome.
https://www.auctioneersarms.co.uk/
The Red House
A traditional country pub at the heart of the village serving locally sourced home-cooked food and a selection of real ales, lagers, wines & spirits.
http://www.the-red-house.co.uk/
Caverswall.org – Local History
https://www.caverswall.org.uk/
Post Office Near Me
https://www.postofficesnearme.com/
Register Office Near Me
https://www.registerofficenearme.com/
Google Earth and Flash Earth
How to use Google Earth.
Google Earth is a computer programme that works as a virtual globe and map. It is absolutely free and easily sourced from the link below. Download to your computer by clicking on the big blue Download button. A file of about 34Mb downloads. Then you can launch the programme. A picture of the world rotates and zooms in and a text box allows you to type in where you want to go. Almost certainly you will start with where you live. So, enter the address and watch the image shoot in. Using the mouse, you can scroll up and down the map, zooming in and out with the mouse wheel. In Google Earth there are two circles in the top right of the map screen – one guides you around the terrain and the top one tilts the map. In some cities, such as London, some buildings are realised with 3D models – a striking visual effect and a helpful tool for getting your bearings if you’re about to visit an unfamiliar city. Some natural landmarks such as Mount Everest can be seen in 3D too. In the bottom left corner are a series of options, called layers. Click on the icons to switch on the 3D buildings layer or activate Street View. This is more limited but has a street level view photo placed to match the background. You can use Google Earth for directions. A box in the top left corner creates text boxes where you can type in your location and the desired destination and it will then give you written instructions as well as a bold purple line on the map. However, Google Earth has more to offer. For example, The Prado Museum in Madrid has just added 14 of its paintings for in-depth scrutiny. Click on one and you can zoom in so closely that you can see where the paint is cracked (closer than you’d be allowed to get in the gallery). Earlier this month Google announced the addition of places most of us will never visit: the sea floor in 3D and even the surface of Mars. This is a huge programme so it can take time to run smoothly and it requires a broadband connection.
Flash Earth is a similar site so try this one also.
Weather
Thinking of leaving the house???….check the weather first.