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SUMMER 2019
Sandwell is going for gold
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Jazz Festival comes
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Friday 19 July 12:00 Sandwell Arts Café Bruce Adams & Dave Newton
19:00 Lightwoods Park Bruce Adams/Dave Newton Quartet
19:00 West Bromwich Central Library *Ricky Cool & the In Crowd (£5.50 advance, £7.50 door)
19:00 Manor House, Stone Cross Les Zautos Stompers De Paris (France)
Saturday 20 July 14:30 Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery Florence Joelle (France)
19:00 Cradley Heath Library Bobby Woods (USA)
19:00 Wednesbury Library Anvil Chorus
Sunday 21 July 14:00 Manor House, Stone Cross Rip Roaring Success
19:00 Thimblemill Library The Schwings (Lithuania)
Monday 22 July 19:00 Great Bridge Library Roy Forbes
Tuesday 23 July 19:00 Bleakhouse Library The Dirty Ragtimers (France)
Wednesday 24 July 19:00 Wednesbury Library Deborah Rose & Martin Riley
Thursday 25 July 19:00 Great Barr Library Bob Wilson & Honeyboy Hickling
Friday 26 July 12:00 Sandwell Arts Café Val Wiseman & the Wise Guys
12:00 Glebefields Library Jules Cockshott from Ukulele Rocks (ukulele workshop for all)
19:00 Blackheath Library *Potato Head Jazz Band (Spain) (£5.50 advance, £7.50 door)
Saturday 27 July 11:00 New Square Shopping Centre Potato Head Jazz Band (Spain)
12:45 New Square Shopping Centre Ricky Cool & the In Crowd
14:30 New Square Shopping Centre Tenement Jazz Band (Scotland)
19:00 West Bromwich Central Library *King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys (£12.50 advance, £15 door)
Sunday 28 July 14:00 Haden Hill House Tenement Jazz Band (Scotland)
14:30 Oak House, West Bromwich David Moore Blues Band
Enjoyed the festival? There are more jazz and blues events happening
in August, September and October in Sandwell Libraries.
www.sandwell.gov.uk/jazzfestival
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Lollipop man Pete is
keeping pedestrians safe
An Oldbury man who almost died after being knocked
over on the Wolverhampton Road as a child is helping keep
pedestrians safe – as a lollipop man.
Pete Burling, who was hit by a car 53 years Now aged 65, Pete has worked as a crossing
ago when he was 11 years old, crosses patrol warden for Sandwell Council for the
schoolchildren and adults over the road past eight years after previously working for
near The Wernley pub every weekday the repairs service as a plumber.
morning, lunchtime and afternoon – just
yards from the spot where he was hit. Pete, pictured right with son Mat who
works in the council’s highways team, said:
After the accident in 1966, doctors didn’t
“Once I’d retired as a plumber it allowed me
expect him to survive. The force of the
the time to give something back to the local
impact sent Pete flying through the air.
community.
He broke both legs and was in a coma for
“Come rain or shine it’s a joy to see the
weeks, missing his 12th birthday.
children and to make sure along with their
As he recovered, he was visited in parents they are safe when crossing such
& Star
hospital by West Bromwich Albion players a busy road, as I know only too well how
Photo courtesy of Express
including Graham Lovett, Ray Fairfax and dangerous it can be.
Richard Sheppard who took World Cup
“It’s also good to hear of the casualty
memorabilia to his bedside – just months
reductions Sandwell is achieving across the
before the England team went on to win
borough.”
the tournament.
Safer driving sessions New smart streetlights
for older drivers Sandwell’s streets and pavements are being lit up
by thousands of new smart streetlights.
Older people across the Black Country are driving safely Over the next three years, we’ll be installing more than 7,000 of the
new energy-saving LED lights, which can also be centrally
thanks to sessions supported by Sandwell Council. controlled, altered and monitored – unlike old-fashioned lamps.
The Driving Safer For Longer sessions are run by the four Black Country We’ll have already installed 4,000 of the new lights by next
councils, West Midlands Police, West Midlands Fire Service and Highways year (2020) and we’ve committed to make that 11,000 in total
England. by 2022.
They cover subjects including how to use smart motorways, how eyesight The new streetlights allow us to control light levels
can change with age and the cost of driving versus using public transport. depending on location, we’re able to record power
consumption and we’ll be alerted when there’s a fault
Future sessions being held in September and November are already fully with an individual lamppost.
booked and organisers are looking at arranging further dates to meet Not only will this save money, it also helps us reduce our
demand. carbon footprint.
Pledge on air quality
Sandwell Council is commited to improving air quality
While pollution levels have fallen significantly The council monitors roadside air quality at
since the 1970s and changes in vehicle more than 100 locations and the hotspots are
technology are helping, there are certain parts where there is a lot of congestion.
of Sandwell where nitrogen dioxide levels are
From better traffic signalling to car and bike
too high.
sharing schemes, the council is committed to
We’re launching a consultation later in the year, cutting congestion, reducing emissions and
giving you the chance to comment on our promoting walking, cycling, public transport
latest air quality plans. and car sharing. The council is also replacing
Council Leader Councillor Yvonne Davies said: some of its fleet of vehicles with electric or
“Poor air quality has an impact on our health. hybrid cars.
Improving air quality is a huge challenge that On two key roads – A41 Birmingham Road in
we cannot tackle by ourselves. West Bromwich and A457 Birmingham Road
“We will continue to work with our partners in Oldbury – government targets for reducing
including Highways England, Sandwell and nitrogen dioxide are expected to be reached
West Birmingham NHS Trust, West Midlands this year.
80-year-old Mike Webber, centre, gave a presentation Combined Authority and our neighbouring This is thanks to improving traffic signals and
at the most recent session – with staff from Sandwell Council,
West Midlands Police, Highways England and West Midlands Fire Service authorities to make a healthier place for all.” making buses cleaner.
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Looking after our young
people’s mental health
Rethink apprenticeships
We offer a huge range of
Mental wellbeing is a priority for us all in Sandwell – and it’s opportunities for all ages
really important that we teach our young people how to look
after their own and each other’s mental health.
Our schools have been busy working on achieving The Sandwell Wellbeing
Charter Mark. This project is fully funded by Sandwell Council’s Public Health
team.
Our education and research psychologists and our inclusion support team have
worked with schools to create this charter.
The work we’re doing in Sandwell schools is now receiving national recognition.
The team recently delivered a keynote speech on the charter mark at the Division
for Educational and Child Psychology Conference in Glasgow, passing on their
expertise and inspiring others all over the UK.
More than 80% of all Sandwell schools are getting involved and many have
already been awarded their charter mark – which they display on their school
website. Check your child’s school’s website to see if they have achieved their
charter mark.
Schools are also using a curriculum called Healthy Mind, Happy Me. It’s a course
of work that helps children think about their strengths and friendships, about
belonging to the school community, how to look after their mental well-being
and to get the most they can from learning.
The sessions and activities are all fun for pupils, and each of the six modules are
hosted by a character – and each character is from one of Sandwell’s six towns.
Go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/wellbeingchartermark to find out more
about the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter Mark and the Healthy Mind, Happy Me
curriculum.
Find out more and apply now:
www.sandwell.gov.uk/apprenticeships
Young people choose Youth Parliament members
Josh Jordan, Steve Nimo,
Sandwell’s new members of the UK Youth Parliament have Mahmoud Suraj and Suhana
Khanum
pledged to tackle issues important to them including knife
crime, loneliness and traffic issues on the school run.
More than 6,000 young people across Sandwell voted during a week-long election to
select two Youth Parliament members and two Deputy Youth Parliament members.
Steve Nimo, aged 14, who goes to Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy in Oldbury,
and Mahmoud Suraj, aged 16, who goes to Q3 Academy Tipton, gained the most votes and
are now Sandwell's Youth Parliament members.
Josh Jordan, aged 12, who goes to Q3 Academy Langley, and Suhana Khanum, aged 14,
who goes to Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School in Wednesbury, were next in the polls
and are appointed as deputy Youth Parliament members.
The young people will serve two years in their roles and represent Sandwell at events such
as debates at the Houses of Parliament and voice what is important to young people in
Sandwell.
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Summer at A Sandwell Valley summer
the museums
Visit Sandwell museums this summer for loads of
There is lots to see and do for all the family this summer at Sandwell Valley Country
Park with acres of green space to explore.
Attractions include two visitor farms, a junior funfair, Visit our tearooms at Sandwell Park Farm. Enjoy a
bike hire, the swan pedalos and much more. delicious cream tea with our homemade scone,
great affordable family fun. jam, butter and cream for £4.95 – including a hot
There’s also the fantastic and free adventure
Discover what’s on at www.sandwell.gov.uk/joininmuseums drink. Alternatively try our selection of homemade
playground and other play equipment – plus the
and follow ‘Sandwell Museums’ on Facebook, Twitter or sandwiches, baguettes and paninis.
beautiful Dartmouth Park – all located within
Instagram. walking distance of West Bromwich town centre. Forge Mill Farm is the sister farm of Sandwell Park
There’s great entertainment and activities through the school Farm which is just up the road in Forge Lane or a
We also have the brilliant outdoor gym and a
holidays at Haden Hill House, Cradley Heath; Oak House and scenic walk through the Valley from Sandwell Park
challenging but fun mountain bike trail.
Farm.
Manor House in West Bromwich; and Wednesbury Museum & Our two visitor farms have a wide variety of farm
Art Gallery. Dig for archaeology or journey into space, enjoy There are vast amounts of countryside to explore,
animals to see, as well as our new attraction for 2019
crafts, parties, beach days, puppet shows, animals and more. you can be sure of a great day out!
– Lollipop and Lola the alpacas!
Before all this on Saturday 13 July, enjoy our community For admission charges, go to
At Sandwell Park Farm you’ll find a great gift shop, www.sandwell.gov.uk/sandwellvalley or call
fun day from 11am-3pm at Galton Valley Pumping Station, kitchen garden, museum, small children’s maze and 0121 569 3070. Car parking charges apply at all
Smethwick, with heritage boats, live music and crafts, with outdoor musical instruments. sites, tickets can be used at either car park.
animals and face painting from Dudley Zoo for younger
visitors. Free entry.
From 31 July at Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery, enjoy
colourful glassware produced by the Chance factory.
September sees our Heritage Open Days – discover some of
the fascinating stories behind our historic buildings.
Don’t miss
Black Country Festival: Throughout July, libraries will Ola Sandwell & Birmingham Mela: 20 and 21 July Run for Joel 2019 Colour Blast: 8 September at Sandwell
be celebrating all things local with coffee mornings, art at Victoria Park, Smethwick – live international music, Valley Country Park – 5km or 3km fun run raising money
groups and variety shows. Bostin events are lined up for stalls, food, arts, community showcases, workshops for the Smile for Joel charity in loving memory of Joel, Pat,
Black Country Day on and around 14 July. and a funfair. Ade.
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ARTS TRAIL FIND
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Vote now in arts trail competition Fest 2019 EX-PREMIER
LEAGUE
SIMON
Head along to our museums this summer and vote for your ONE STOP SHOP FOR YOUTH JOHNSON
favourite work by local artists in our All the Fun of the Fair SANDWELL VALLEY WEST BROMWICH
FOOTBALL SKILLS
AT 12PM AND
1PM
competition. SAT 13TH JULY 11AM TO 5PM
We’ve had lots of entries in the adult The winners from each museum
and under-16 categories – with site will go online – and on a tour of YOUTH ZONE CAREERS EXPO SPORTS ZONE
• Floetry (Rap & Poetry) • Local Businesses
artwork featuring clowns, circuses, Sandwell – in September for people • Quad Bikes
• DJ Skills • Training Providers • Archery
fairground rides and everything in to vote for their overall winner, which • Youth Buses • Apprenticeships 11AM • Nerf Gun Games
between. will be announced at a special All the • And Much More! • Sandwell College TO 2PM • Zorb Football
Fun of the Fair event at Manor House
Shortlisted pieces will be displayed
Museum. FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO REGISTER FOR COMPETITIONS AND WORKSHOPS VISIT:
over the summer for people at our
museums – Haden Hill House in
MUSIC ZONE KIDS ZONE
WWW.SANDWELL.GOV.UK/SHAPEEVENTS
• Open Mic and • SHAPE Your Talent • Arts & Crafts
Cradley Heath; Oak House, Manor Dance Off Competition 2019 Winners
• Junior Fair
House and Sandwell Arts Café in • Local Artists • Bhangra Smash • Animal Petting Zoo
West Bromwich; and Wednesbury Up Band • Face Painting
Museum & Art Gallery. People can see
the pieces close up and vote for their
favourite. TO REGISTER FOR COMPETITIONS AND WORKSHOPS AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT:
It’s the third year running we’ve run WWW.SANDWELL.GOV.UK/SHAPEEVENTS
an arts trail competition, following on
from the success of Bloomin’ Lovely
and Sandwell’s Hidden Treasures. MUSIC • ENTERTAINMENT • CAREERS • SPORTS • FOOD
Supported by
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Make sure you’re registered to vote
Every summer, we write to every household in
Sandwell to check who is registered to vote.
Soon we’ll be sending out household enquiry forms addressed to 'the occupier'.
Look out for yours – it will be in a brown envelope.
Simply respond to the letter with who lives at your address, their age, nationality and if they are
registered for a postal or proxy vote. You can do this online, by text, on a freephone number or by post.
You must respond – even if there are no changes.
If you don't respond... The
occu
pier
We’ll send a reminder, followed by a visit from a canvasser who will ask you to complete the form.
It is a legal requirement to provide the information requested; if you don't you could be fined
£1,000. It is very important that you respond. If you're not registered you can’t vote and your
credit score may be affected.
Businesses –
Love your Sandwell parks how the council can help you
In Sandwell we’re really Our ten Green Flag spaces are:
lucky to have so many great There’s lots of support the council can offer to local businesses
parks and green spaces. • Barnford Park, Oldbury such as Primary Authority Partnerships and our Responsible
• Brunswick Park, Wednesbury Business Scheme.
And ten of them have been recognised by Regulatory services – which includes We can also offer advice, training and
• Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich
the Green Flag scheme as being among trading standards, environmental inspection packages to make sure you
the very best in the country. • Haden Hill Park, Cradley Heath – health and licensing – is here to help don’t fall foul of any laws or legal issues.
also a Green Heritage site winner local businesses comply with laws and
A Green Flag recognises green spaces If your business would benefit from this
• Sandwell Valley Country Park legislation, protecting the general public
that are beautifully and environmentally sort of help, please get in touch with
• Sandwell Valley Crematorium and businesses themselves.
maintained with excellent visitor facilities. Keith Rawlings, Business Development
• Tipton Cemetery We offer tailored advice on Manager, Regulatory Services.
Sandwell’s current list of Green Flags matters ranging from the sale of age-
• Victoria Park, Smethwick Email: Keith_Rawlings@sandwell.gov.uk
includes six town parks, a cemetery and related products – such as alcohol Tel: 0121 569 6579
crematorium, as well as Sandwell Valley • Victoria Park, Tipton and tobacco – to food hygiene, food Mobile: 07342 085680
Country Park and community-run Warley standards and safety, fair trading,
• Warley Woods, Bearwood
Woods. licensing and product safety.
So why not make a visit to our parks this summer and check out some of the
great events, play sessions and other activities we have going on? Residents –
And if you love our parks, don’t forget you can vote for your favourite
Green Flag parks or green spaces in a competition that opens in the
how to find a trusted tradesperson
autumn. Need a plumber? Want a builder that comes recommended?
The vote will be used to identify the 10 most popular parks and Check out the Buy With Confidence scheme – a list of local traders who come
green spaces in the UK. recommended by our Trading Standards team.
To vote for a Sandwell site, go to Buy With Confidence is run on a not-for-profit basis for the benefit of
www.sandwell.gov.uk/greenflag in September and businesses and consumers. All members are vetted by qualified trading
click on your favourite to go through to the Green Flag standards staff before admission and all membership fees are reinvested into
website to cast your vote. the running of the scheme.
And don’t forget to check out www.DiscoverSandwell.co.uk
for full details of summer activities. To search for trusted tradespeople go to www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk
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Splash-tastic news
work starts on new aquatics centre
Work is now under way on the new £60 million Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.
The centre – which will also host the diving and swimming events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games –
will provide a state-of-the-art leisure facility for local residents, promoting health and fitness for decades to come.
The exciting project at Londonderry Playing Fields also includes plans for a new urban park, children’s play area and
café as well as the centre’s 50m Olympic-sized swimming pool, 25m diving pool, studio pool and gyms.
Work to prepare the site is now under way, with major construction beginning by the end of the year.
5th BRAND 50 metre Olympic pool
NEW
leisure centre
for Sandwell
since
2013 and dry
diving centre
25 metre
diving pool
SPORTS HALL, cycling and New
activity studios FOOTBALL PITCH
Children’s
PLAY AREA
steam room and sauna
Hundreds of NEW TREES A MASSIVE
and shrubs and a
NEW URBAN PARK gym
and a
LADIES-ONLY gym
www.sandwell.gov.uk/aquaticscentre
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New Leader of Sandwell Council
I wanted to introduce myself to you,
I’m Councillor Yvonne Davies and I’m
the new Leader of Sandwell Council.
I’ve been the Leader since May this My third area of focus will be how we as
year and, by the time the Herald councillors conduct ourselves in delivering
reaches you, my new cabinet and the best for the people of Sandwell.
I will be making progress on our main
promises and priorities. We are, first and foremost, public servants
and people are entitled to expect – indeed
It’s a huge privilege and an honour to be they should demand – that we conduct
elected Leader of Sandwell Council. ourselves with the utmost integrity and
that we uphold the highest of standards in
I’ve spent all my adult life working in public life.
public services and the only thing I’ve
ever wanted to do is make a difference to Finally, I want Sandwell to be united, to be
people’s lives. ambitious and to be the best.
My first promise is that I will lead a council I want us to have the same sense of
that is wholly focussed on improving the ambition for ourselves that we have for
lives of people in our communities. We the people we serve. I want us to have a
will do that through a combination of reputation for being the very best at what
delivering excellent services and providing we do.
leadership to our partners, in Sandwell
and beyond. So that’s my leadership in a nutshell –
focus on services and on improving lives
My second promise is that we will for people in Sandwell, particularly our
recognise the needs and contributions young people; a focus on integrity and
of our young people and help them fulfil standards in public life and
their ambitions and aspirations. doing both in the spirit of
One Council, One Sandwell.
New Mayor’s charities announced
Sandwell’s new Mayor is
raising money for two local
charities over the coming year
– Brushstrokes and Sandwell
Young Carers.
Councillor Dr Ann Jaron (Abbey ward) is the
new Mayor of Sandwell. Her consort is her
sister Eve Keeling.
Councillor Suzanne Hartwell (Oldbury ward)
is the new Deputy Mayor. Her consort is
partner Geoffrey Deakin.
Councillor Jaron, who has represented Abbey
ward since 1996, said: "After 23 years as an
elected member of Sandwell Council, I am
honoured that colleagues have chosen me
to be Mayor for the coming year. I will do my
best to represent the interests of Sandwell
during the coming year.”
To find out how to donate to the Mayor's
charities, contact the Mayor's Parlour on
0121 569 3204 or Deputy Mayor Councillor
email mayors_parlour@sandwell.gov.uk Suzanne Hartwell, left, with
the Mayor of Sandwell
Councillor Dr Ann Jaron
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Introducing our new cabinet, which includes The cabinet is the group
of councillors which
elected councillors from each of our six towns. leads and makes key
decisions for the council.
Here you can read more about their roles and responsibilities.
Councillor Yvonne Davies Councillor Syeda Khatun
Leader of the Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member
Councillor Davies is the new Council Leader – the overall political for Community Engagement and Equality
leader of the council. She’s also responsible for our 2030 Vision, our Councillor Khatun is responsible for community cohesion, equality,
links with the West Midlands Combined Authority and the partner diversity and working with our community and partner organisations
organisations we work with. to tackle modern slavery and prevent violence and extremism.
Councillor Farut Shaeen Councillor Jackie Taylor
Cabinet Member for Living Healthy Lives Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport
Councillor Shaeen is responsible for adult social care and Councillor Taylor is responsible for maintaining our roads, greener
safeguarding vulnerable adults, public health and wellbeing as and cleaner transport, promoting walking and cycling, as well as our
well as regulatory services including trading standards, licensing transport infrastructure, traffic, road safety and parking.
and environmental health.
Councillor Danny Millard Councillor Joanne Hadley
Cabinet Member for Skills and Employment Cabinet Member for Homes
Councillor Millard is responsible for supporting businesses, Councillor Hadley is responsible for council housing and supporting
apprenticeships and work experience, developing skills, increasing tenants, tackling homelessness, building new houses across Sandwell
employment, lifelong learning and promoting welfare rights. and helping people living in private rented homes.
Councillor Joyce Underhill Councillor Bob Lloyd
Cabinet Member for Best Start in Life Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economic Growth
Councillor Underhill is responsible for our services for children and Councillor Lloyd is responsible for regeneration, attracting investment
young people – including education, schools, safeguarding, young to Sandwell, culture, arts and tourism, as well as planning policy,
carers and engaging with young people. building regulations, boosting our town centres and town planning.
Councillor Maria Crompton Councillor Wasim Ali
Cabinet Member for Safer Communities Cabinet Member for Resources and Core Services
Councillor Crompton is responsible for areas including sport and Councillor Ali is responsible for the council’s finances and democracy,
leisure, our parks, keeping our streets clean, bin collections, safer law and governance as well as bereavement and registration services,
neighbourhoods and emergency planning. the council’s ICT and digital agenda and customer care.
The cabinet’s roles
are all linked to our
2030 Vision.
www.sandwell.gov.uk/vision2030
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New music school in West Bromwich
A brand-new music school will be built in West Bromwich with the City of Birmingham Symphony
Orchestra (CBSO) and Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust.
The Department for Education recently approved funding for the
Shireland CBSO School – a new non-selective and non-fee paying
specialist music school in Sandwell to be run by the Shireland
Collegiate Academy Trust in collaboration with the CBSO.
It will open for Year 7 and Year 12 pupils in 2021, growing to a
maximum capacity of 870 students aged 11-18 by 2025.
The school will be the first in Britain to be established in collaboration
with an orchestra and marks a radical new approach to music
education, innovatively addressing the much-publicised decline in
the position of the creative arts in many schools.
The school will be based across two sites in the town.
The two sites earmarked are the site of the former Gas Showroom in
High Street and Providence Place next to the Travelodge.
Council Leader Councillor Yvonne Davies said: "We are delighted to
work with the CBSO and Shireland Collegiate Trust on the first school
of its kind in the country.
"The school is unique in its offer and will give our young people a
wonderful opportunity to further their musical talents.
"The school will also give a boost to the surrounding areas in the Councillor Yvonne Davies, centre, celebrates with,
town centre. This project will also mean West Bromwich Town Hall left to right, Lucy Galliard (CBSO), Sir Mark Grundy
(Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust), Stephen
will play host to many more performances and attract audiences Maddock OBE (CBSO) and Tanya Derham (SIPS Music
from Sandwell and further afield." & Arts Service)
Need advice after
Fun family workshops Applying for exam results?
Our Connexions Sandwell personal
Families can enjoy music-themed workshops and craft activities in the
a school place
run up to the Birmingham, Sandwell & Westside Jazz Festival. advisers can advise about options
after A Levels and GCSEs including
Sandwell Adult and Family Learning (SAFL) is running apprenticeships, training, jobs or
two free events. college courses as well as advice on
If your child is due to start reception or Year
• Saturday 13 July – Central Library West Bromwich 7 in September 2020, you’ll need to start the university clearing process.
• Saturday 20 July – Blackheath Library thinking about school preferences soon. They can also help you with CVs and
Both events will run from 11am – 2pm and are free. Adults You can apply online from Friday 19 July for interview skills.
need to bring ID to register on the day of the event. secondary places (Year 7) and from Monday
16 September for reception and junior (Year 3) The service is available every day
These events also give families the opportunity to find out places. at Sandwell Council House, Freeth
about the variety of courses on offer at various locations across Sandwell. Street, Oldbury, from Thursday 15
Schools will advertise open days, so keep an eye August to Friday 30 August,
Courses include English qualifications, sewing and dress-making, first aid on their websites for details.
and ICT skills. 9am – 5pm.
To apply, go to:
For further information about these events or any www.sandwell.gov.uk/schooladmissions
other SAFL courses, call 0121 557 0837,
contact_SAFL@sandwell.gov.uk
or go to www.learnsafl.ac.uk
Met Office weather
presenter visits Tipton school
Channel 5 weather presenter Clare Following the assembly, children tried out
Nasir visited Joseph Turner Primary presenting a weather forecast.
School in Tipton to launch the new The new Met Office schools programme will
Met Office schools programme. help young people understand and prepare
The Met Office gave an assembly where Clare for the impact of weather and climate on their
talked about her career and the important communities.
role the Met Office plays not just in the UK but Clare Nasir said: "Weather and climate affect
internationally. everything from the way we live, to what we
Children presented some work they had done eat, to our personal safety.
using the Met Office lesson plans on planning "We want to help bring this context to life
for severe weather. Pupils from Year 6 talked through our schools programme and help
about flash floods in Tipton in June 2016 and young people understand the wide-reaching
snow from the so-called 'Beast from the East' impacts of weather and climate change." Jack, Lewis, Keeley, Honey and Ashlyn with
Channel 5 weather presenter Clare Nasir
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Sandwell Children’s Trust launched in April 2019 and provides support and
social care for children, young people and families in Sandwell.
Here we catch up with the Chair of Sandwell Children’s
Trust, The Right Honourable Jacqui Smith.
It has been a year since the Trust was What will the next 12 months bring?
launched, how do you think it’s going? “We will carry on making improvements
“Really well, we have a stable leadership team to the way we do things, and develop our
who have put strong foundations in place. relationships with partners even further so
We have more staff who are doing the kind we can see the Sandwell family really working
of work we need them to and we have great together. We will continue to serve our purpose
relationships with our partners in Sandwell and of improving the lives of children and young
beyond.” people, making sure that they are safe and get
the very best start in life.”
Have there been any challenges?
“Of course, we all knew that our journey would
What has been your proudest moment?
be tough but I am pleased with the way we “There are too many victories for me to list here,
have responded when times have been difficult. but I was especially proud watching some of
I can see that everyone who works in the Trust is our young people host our staff conference. By
passionate and committed about making things making absolutely sure that the child’s voice
better for the children and young people we is at the very heart of what we do, I know the
work with.” future looks great.”
About Jacqui Smith
The Rt Hon Jacqui Smith is Chair of Sandwell Children’s Trust, bringing her experience of operating at
the highest levels of policy development and leadership in the public sector over many years.
Following a teaching career, she was elected MP for Redditch between 1997 and 2010 and served as
a Minister for ten years in the Education, Health, Industry and Equality portfolios, in the Cabinet as
Chief Whip and as the UK’s first woman Home Secretary.
She is also Chair of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a Trustee of the Kings
Fund and Chair of the Precious Trust and the Lunar Society.
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new safeguarding scheme
Modern slavery is real. It is happening in our
Support is available for people in Sandwell affected by domestic violence
or abuse.
communities inschools
Children in Sandwell Sandwell.
will be using their skills to look out Here, Elaine* explains how Black
and care for each other as part of a new safeguarding scheme.
Sandwell Council has signed a pledge to show its commitment to making
Country Women’s Aid helped her turn “Women here feel they can say anything
Children in Years 5 to 11borough.
will be carefully selectedclosely
by their own schools her life around after suffering abuse and that they’ll be understood. At my
Sandwell a slavery-free We are working with the policeto undertake
and darkest point, I never dreamed I could
this role. They will be given training to help them support and care for their from her husband who exercised a
partner organisations to tackle criminal networks and rescue people from discover a different life for myself but,
classmates. They will also be given badges to wear so they are easily identifiable frightening level of control over her
exploitation. thanks to Black Country Women’s Aid,
when in school. life.
How you can help end modern slavery in Sandwell I feel I can now reach out and touch
The children will be trained in identifying potential safeguarding issues such as “I couldn’t believe that other women something I thought I’d never find again.
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and how to report it. *Not her real name.
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Modern slavery includes forced labour, sexual exploitation or criminal exploitation other women and the traumas they’d
– this could include being forced to commit criminal offences such as shoplifting faced. Yet to see how they’d survived gave
or selling drugs. me the strength to rebuild my life and to
imagine a future that allows me, at last,
Victims can be men, women and children of all ages, but it is normally more to hope.
prevalent among the most vulnerable, minority or socially excluded groups.
The sessions were so powerful and
If you think you may be a victim of modern slavery, call the confidential Modern the support so wonderful that over
Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 and speak to someone who can help you time I learnt to speak about what had
seek safe accommodation and support. happened to me. It allowed the process
If you think you may have seen something suspicious, of healing to begin and gave me the
you can report this through the helpline by calling perspective to really see my husband for
08000 121 700 or reporting through the what he was – an abuser. ”
Unseen app, which is available to download. Elaine is now a peer mentor at the charity,
Visit www.sandwell.gov.uk/modernslavery using her knowledge and skills to support
to find more information on signs of slavery and others.
human trafficking to look out for.
Call Black Country Women’s Aid on 0121 553 0090 (0121 552 6448 out of hours) or
Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Joy Edis, Councillor Simon Hackett and
the free 24-hour national helpline 0808 2000 247. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Executive Director of Children’s Services Lesley Hagger with children
Go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/domesticabuse for more information and advice.
COMMUNITIES
launching the new safeguarding scheme
Burglary prevention tips
There has recently been a small rise in residential
DEFEAT
burglaries in some areas.
These incidents are happening both overnight and throughout
the day. Offenders are commonly entering properties by forcing
Your home
Your home isn’t
isn’t a ashop,
shop, try tonot
try not to advertise
advertise
belongings to potential thieves
your belongings to potential thieves
Get safety, crime prevention and
your
Don’t miss the Safer 6 launch event and fun-
TERRORISM
doors at the side and rear by snapping locks.
Please, remember to use house alarms and ensure all the
healthy living advice thanks to our packed open day at Haden Cross Communitywindows Fire
and doors are locked before leaving your home.
Station, Cradley Heath, on Saturday 7 September,
Safer 6 campaign. 10am to 4pm.
Our 10th annual autumn campaign runs across
If you
Consider installing see
security orespecially
lights, heartosomething
the side
The campaign runs for six weeks in the autumn. and rear of your property.
Sandwell’s six towns. This year, we will focus on This follows a range of partnership activities over that could be terrorist related,
tackling environmental issues and crime and anti- Fit good quality doors and locks to all access points of
social behaviour, supporting young people and
the summer including work to prevent knife crime. ACT on your instincts and
your property.
report
BEWARE OF
vulnerable residents and working with partner
organisations and local people.
Go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/safer6 and follow it to the police, in confidence,
the campaign on Twitter #Safer6. Use a ‘Beware of the Dog’ sign.
at gov.uk/ACT.
Help for domestic abuse victims
Anyone can be abused, regardless of their social background, age, gender, religion, sexuality or
Your
Keep high-value
Consider installing CCTV cameras.
actions
items could
out of view including save
vehicle keys, lives.
DOG
wallets and digital equipment.
ethnicity. It is important to remember this is not your fault.
Domestic abuse doesn’t just happen between partners, it can also happen within families or in shared
homes. And it doesn’t always mean physical violence. Go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/domesticabuse
for more information. In the event of an emergency call 999. If you see anything suspicious
If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and need help, call Black Country Women’s Aid call 101 and ask for your neighbourhood policing team. For regular
on 0121 552 6448 or the free 24-hour National Domestic updates please sign up to West Midlands Police’s ‘WMNOW’ service
Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247. by going to www.wmnow.co.uk
Black Country Women’s Aid offers support to help victims
and their children to escape from violence, cope with
trauma and rebuild their lives. In an emergency call 999.The Sandwell Herald 13
Get fit this summer with...
With the longer and warmer days, it’s the perfect opportunity to get out and get active.
Here are some top tips:
1. Set yourself a goal 3. Do something you love
this summer It’s never too late to take up a new sport or
Many people find that having a goal can help rediscover an old favourite. Did you love
motivate them to get more active. It could be playing football as a kid? Or were you a dab
signing up for a new class at your local leisure hand at netball? Whatever sport you’re into,
centre or walking for 10 minutes each day. check out what we have on offer and find the
Apps like Active 10 and Couch to 5k are great thing you love.
tools that can help you track your progress and
keep you motivated. 4. A health and fitness
Go to www.nhs.uk/oneyou for information package – just for you?
on apps and tools to keep you motivated.
Healthy Sandwell can offer a range of support
to get you fitter and healthier. Speak to our
2. Get outdoors friendly team today about what’s on offer to
Getting fit outdoors is a great way to take in help you live your best life.
some fresh air and enjoy some of our beautiful
parks. Many of our parks have outdoor gym
equipment which is all free to use. There’s also
ample opportunity in all our parks for walking
and jogging.
Go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/keepfit for more
information.
For advice and information on what support is available to stay healthy and active, call our Healthy Sandwell team
on 0800 011 4656 or 0121 569 5100, text GETHEALTHY to 87007 or go to www.healthysandwell.co.uk
Sandwell’s sugar smart students!
Schools across the six towns competed in a competition The top three primary schools were Grove Vale, Cape and Perryfields, with
to showcase the creative ways they took part in activities ranging from market place events, community engagement and even a
Fizz Free-themed disco.
Sandwell’s first Fizz Free February – going without fizzy
drinks for one month. The winning schools have received Go Fizz Free water bottles for each pupil to
encourage them to continue cutting out fizzy pop.
RSA Academy in Tipton took the winning place in the secondary school category
with their whole-school approach to raising awareness of the effects of sugar on All schools have also been invited to carry on the good work by registering at
health and learning. No fizzy drinks were sold at school throughout February, and Sugar Smart for further tips and free resources to reduce sugar intake.
form time discussions focused on healthy choices. Go to www.sugarsmartuk.org for more information.
RSA Academy students Rebecca, Varni, Mackenzie
and Jayden celebrate, with RSA Academy’s
Chris Field, Sandwell director of public health Lisa
McNally and Sandwell public health’s Tom Richards14 The Sandwell Herald
Caring for residents at home
People recently discharged from hospital or
needing help to avoid going into hospital
are benefiting from a unique training
programme for care workers.
Hospital staff train care workers The training has been put
to recognise and treat a range together by occupational
of health conditions affecting therapists, physiotherapists and
residents. nurses working for the hospital’s
iCares team – a service working
From dementia and neurological
in the community to help
disorders to functional activities
prevent unnecessary hospital
such as balance, the training
admissions.
covers a variety of conditions.
Tian Sanderson, from STAR
Clinical staff from Sandwell and
service, said: “The training is
West Birmingham NHS Trust
really good as it has helped
have worked with the council’s
me to understand how to
STAR (Short Term Assessment
recognise the signs and
Reablement) service on the
symptoms of illnesses that can
training sessions.
affect our patients. It is very
Carers support people with daily beneficial for our carers and
tasks – such as getting mobile, ultimately will lead to better
washing themselves, dressing care for our patients.”
and preparing meals – which
The project is supported by
allows them to stay in their own
the Better Care Fund.
home. The short-term service is
provided for six weeks.
Free support Look after your sexual health
to stop smoking New STI home testing kits available
Whoever you are, it’s good to look after your sexual health.
A new health programme offers adults in Sandwell And with support from Healthy Sandwell, it’s easy, too.
free support to stop smoking. Our new home STI testing kits take care it’s the only way to really know for sure
of any nagging doubts quickly and whether you need treatment.
Working with Everyone Health, the 12-week programme can help you kick conveniently.
the habit for good. If you test positive for an STI, you’ll be
Best of all, it’s quick, free and easy to order invited into the clinic to go through
Available to all adults who live or work in Sandwell, the programme has been the kit online – meaning no embarrassment your results and receive your treatment.
proven to increase people’s chances of quitting permanently by providing and no fuss. Packaging is discreet, so Most infections such as chlamydia and
them with a range of tailored support to meet individual needs. no-one will know what’s inside, and you’ll gonorrhoea are easy to treat, usually with
It’s designed to be as flexible as possible, and can be accessed through face- receive you results by text or email within antibiotics that can get rid of them quickly
to-face meetings, phone conversations or online. five working days. and painlessly.
Go to www.healthysandwell.co.uk for more information. STI tests check for all sorts of infections, Find out more or order your test kit online
many of which show no symptoms, so at www.healthysandwell.co.ukThe Sandwell Herald 15
Working together for
better health and wellbeing
Sandwell Health and Wellbeing Board brings
together influential people from the council and NHS.
The Health and Wellbeing Board is now chaired We make sure services work together with the same aims Want to know more?
by new Council Leader Councillor Yvonne Davies. – so they can make the most difference with the time,
money and people available. Health and Wellbeing Board meetings are held in public
Board members include councillors and doctors and you can view the agenda and accompanying papers
responsible for planning and arranging health services The Health and Wellbeing Board is also a member of the before every meeting. Just search online for ‘Sandwell
and a community representative from Healthwatch Sandwell Statutory Four Boards Partnership. Health and Wellbeing Board agenda’.
Sandwell. The chairs of each statutory board – the Sandwell Health
and Wellbeing Board, Sandwell Children’s Strategic You can also submit questions in advance by email to:
Some of our key projects include: Partnership, Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Board and HWB_Board@sandwell.gov.uk , tweet us
the Safer Sandwell Partnership, Police and Crime Board – @SandwellHWBB or call us on 0121 569 5645.
helping people cope with adverse childhood
experiences; work together to improve key work programmes. Go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/healthandwellbeing
They are currently working together to try to prevent for dates of future meetings.
supporting people at the end of their lives; violence and exploitation.
helping people leave hospital once they are ready; and This project is important to the council but also to key
partners such as the police, local hospital trusts and
working in partnership to improve mental health voluntary sector, which is why we are trying to work
services across Sandwell. better together.
Public Health Annual Report
2018-2019
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increasing res
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m illness.
An Oldbury business has won the first Dr Lisa McNally said: “As we recovery fro
Loneliness als
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Gold in our Eat Out Eat Well awards, work to improve health in makes it hard
er to
er and
build willpow
which recognise caterers who make it our local area, we need to resilience ov
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easier for customers to make healthy look at what is strong in our KEEP O UT which can lea
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choices when eating out. A person’s so
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community to
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create health
Dr Mark Hyman
MD
pact on ic or hos pita
Companies across Sandwell have picked up significant im physician, clin
litan Boro ugh of
their health.
One large the Metropo
“Sandwell is a place brimming 45 years ago , sharing powe
r with
tional rm ed
accolades from the council’s environmental scale interna Sandwell wa s fo . A lot has
that s Co unty Council
with community groups and study showed the West Mi dla nd s central
ars, what remain
health, trading standards and public health over seven ye ce then, but idents and
changed sin res
projects, run by local people for go od social identi ty is its
tho se wi th to Sandwell’s unity. Researc
h
teams. relationships
had a sense of comm le
their strong th other peop
local people. Whether they be a 50 per cent
greater
shows that sp
endin g tim e wi
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compared im prov e ou
walking group, choir, a parents survival rate is a great wa
y to
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The first Gold award went to BMVJV, a joint with individu
als
this report we
show what co
w it is having
a real
cial ho
venture between BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall group, a drama society or a with poor so
. to Sandwe ll, an d
alth outcome
s.
relationships impact on he
craft club – all of them have the
and VolkerFitzpatrick which provides
potential to improve health and
healthy meal options for staff
wellbeing.”
working on the M5 viaduct.
This report looks at our local
For further information go to community as a source of health.
www.eatouteatwell.org.
Find the report online by visiting time, West Bro
mwich High
Street was
1974
towns at the
To nominate your business or a local café, www.healthysandwell.co.uk and y in Sandwell,
where
Like in many
in the proces
s of bei ng pedestrianised
in September
a hub of activit tionships
always been built strong rela
Markets have
restaurant or caterer for an award, email searching “Annual Report” or there people came
tog eth er eve ry week and
food_businesscentre@sandwell.gov.uk are copies available in local libraries.
or call environmental health on 0121 569 6600.16 The Sandwell Herald
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GB Wheelchair rugby stars in Sandwell
Stars from the Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair rugby has grown as a sport since the
team trained at Sandwell’s state-of-the-art London 2012 Paralympics, with three divisions
Portway Lifestyle Centre ahead of their 2019 in a domestic league that is now internationally
international competitions. recognised for its high level of competition.
The centre in Newbury Lane, Oldbury, was chosen for Team head coach Paul Shaw, who hails from
a four-day training camp for the team. Cradley Heath and started his career working at
EliteSandwell Council
Haden Hill Leisure Centre, said: “SLT has been very
Run by Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT), Portway is an
accommodating with nothing too much trouble. level young athletes can apply
award-winning facility and a centre of excellence for
for financial support thanks to a
people with disabilities.
Portway is an excellent, purpose built facility that’s
really geared up to the type and standard of training provides
Sandwell financial
Council grant programme.
support to young,
It was a real coup for Sandwell to host the team – and we require.”
the event provided a great opportunity for service The council offers grants of up to £500 to
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Team head to the
aspiring, elite level
users with disabilities to see world-class athletes, aspirational young people under the Gifted and
European Championships in Denmark next month
including players who have represented their country Talented programme, which helps keen athletes
(August) to defend their title as European champions. to improve and achieve their full potential.
in the Paralympic Games.
athletes.
The scheme has benefited many individuals competing
in a wide variety of sports including athletics, tennis,
swimming, hockey and table tennis.
The funding has been used to buy specialist kit, training
equipment and pay for travel and accommodation costs.
To apply
The cash injection for funding
has also been welcomed by parents
or tocoaches.
and sports sponsor thecan
Individuals programme,
apply for funding at
any time. please visit:
With the Commonwealth Games 2022 fast
www.sandwell.gov.uk/giftedandtalented
approaching, we hope that homegrown Sandwell
athletes will be competing on home ground.
We are really pleased with the successes of people
helped by the scheme. Many athletes are now
competing at a national, European and world level.
For more information and the application form, please
visit www.sandwell.gov.uk/giftedandtalented
Emma’s amazing fitness story
Emma started her fitness journey in 2011 when she
became a One Card member with Sandwell Leisure Trust.
I was overweight and unhappy gym instructors and enjoying the 1-2-1
with how I looked and how sessions that SLT provide.
I felt, joining SLT gave me a
If you are a new member and don’t feel
newfound confidence and faith that my
like exercising alone then joining a class
body was capable of much more.
is a great thing to try. I find that the
To start with I found comfort in the group group setting makes me try harder! Just
classes as I knew I wasn’t alone and keep going and remember not everyone
everyone was so friendly. is of the same fitness level, as
long as you are giving your
Once I started to feel more confident
100% that’s all that matters.
in myself I started training with the18 The Sandwell Herald
Apply now for small town grants
Call 0121 569 6065 or
email town_grants@sandwell.gov.uk
LOCAL OFFICE Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB
Businessman David
Manners made Sculpture for Oldbury school Demolished
depot to
Freeman of Sandwell Children from The Meadows Special School
A top Oldbury businessman and charity
are remembering their friends with a new
sculpture for the school’s memorial garden. make way for
supporter has been made an Honorary
Freeman of Sandwell at a special housing
ceremony at Sandwell Council House. A former depot site
David Manners, chairman of David
in Oldbury has been
Manners Group, was recognised for his
demolished to make way
innovation and entrepreneurship in
for much-needed housing.
commerce and his local community work. Council housing officers are
drawing up a plan for a housing
He worked in the family dry cleaning
development in Crosswells
business before setting up his firm
Road.
opposite Lightwoods Park after seeing
a potential business opportunity while The site had been hit by anti-
searching for an exhaust for his Daimler social behaviour problems and
Dart car. continued fly-tipping, and it
was an eyesore and source of
That led to him setting up a successful
concern for residents.
international business dealing in car parts.
In 2018 the company won the Employer The site is being developed as
of the Year and Social and Corporate part of a wider regeneration
Responsibility class in the Midlands Family plan for the area.
Business of the Year awards.
The business, based at Wolverhampton Local sculptor Luke Perry, based in Cradley Heath, was Kerry Small, now a member of staff at the special school, said:
commissioned by the school to create something special that will “We were overwhelmed by the generosity and it has brought
Road, employs 60 people, with his
become a focal point. us such joy and happiness to think that people still loved and
daughter Kate as managing director.
The hand-shaped sculpture has been partially funded by the family remembered Cole.
Mr Manners said: “I was very honoured and friends of former pupil Cole Small. “We wanted to support the school because they have given us
and excited at being given this such wonderful support, we wanted to give something back.”
recognition, it feels like getting an Oscar.” Cole sadly passed away in 2014. Parents Kerry and Lee set up
a fundraising page raising more than £2,000 to help fund the The hand sculpture will hold a glass pebble for any student who has
sculpture. passed away. The colour of the pebble will be chosen by each family.
Advice for former armed forces personnel
Corporal Mick Horton and
Knobby Clarke at the Royal
Advice is available for former service personnel
British Legion stand at and their families in Sandwell at weekly sessions
Sandwell Council House,
Oldbury run by Royal British Legion Oldbury.
The drop-in sessions cover anything from careers and
training to health and welfare benefits.
The sessions are held at:
• Sandwell Council House foyer, Freeth Street, Oldbury –
every Thursday, 10am-4pm
• Royal British Legion, Oldbury – every Saturday, 12-2pm
Knobby Clarke, from Royal British Legion Oldbury, said:
“We encourage people to come along and find out what
support is available for veterans and people who have just
left the forces.
“We believe ours is the only outreach welfare service of its
Bristnall Langley kind in the country.”
Go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/armedforces for details of
support available for the armed forces community.
Your Oldbury councillors
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2 Rajbir Singh 5 Bill Gavan 8 Steve Trow 11 Mushtaq Hussain
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3 Saikha Kausar 6 Yvonne Davies 9 Richard Jones 12 Suzanne Hartwell
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