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Issue 55
Nightclub...bedtime... SAME
OUTFIT WILL DO
Taylor Sheldon on the nightwear for daywear trend page 6
Readers
Letters
Page 4
Kays
History
Page10
Music with
Brookly:
BEYONC
Page 8
STAR IN THE
BACK GARDEN
Am I dreaming?
A Premier League
footballer on my
own pitch.. in my
back garden? It all
happened for Oliver
Page 9
Headteacher Lucy Riley and her team have sent us some great photos of the sports
day at Gunter School. Theyre on page 18
Painful death
for Pype Hayes
Pool creatures
A three-foot long eel gasps for oxygen at the waters
edge of Pype Hayes pool.
The creatures sickeningly white eyes bear witness to the excruciating torment it has suffered. Eels live and feed on the bottom of pools. Starved of
oxygen, this creature desperately seeks fresh water near the surface edge.
It is minutes away from death. Despite the efforts of experts to pump oxygenated water into the pool, most fish and creatures in the lake are feared
dead.
The culprit is blue/green algae that soaks up all the oxygen. Specks of algae
can be seen all around this dying eel. Some say the algae growth has been
helped by yeast from white bread thrown to feed ducks and their chicks. The
bread-givers meant well, but may inadvertently have caused harm. Dozens
of fish, including bream of up to six pounds in weight, have been found
dead, floating on the surface.
Crayfish, tench and perch have also perished.
FOR LOVE
OF JACK
Faced with a crippling incurable illness the bright-eyed bonny boy has
seen family and friends move heaven
and earth - and mud - to fund research into the deadly disease.
Marc and 60 of his friends took on
a tough-mudder challenge to raise
10,000 earlier this year.
He has also organised family days,
and a bake-off to help with the fundraising.
Theyve massed over 30,000 for
Duchenne UK charity, thanks to kindhearted folk from various local clubs
and organisations.
Jaguar workers, the Skylark fishing
club, Castle Vale Residents Club, the
patrons at St Gerards, and many local
individuals have made huge contributions.
Jack suffers from Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy, an incurable ailment that
means he needs physiotherapy twice
a day.
Mom Anna, and Dad, Marc, a former
pupil at St Gerards School and Castle
Vale Comp, reckons that young Jack
will need a wheelchair in a few years
time.
Water
rats
CAMPION AT 40
In a bid to reduce discolouration in water for its customers, Severn Trent has
today launched a clampdown on illegal
use of its 300,000 fire hydrants across
the Midlands.
Since the start of 2016, the company
has successfully investigated 50 instances of the illegal use of Severn
Trent hydrants with many of these investigations leading to formal cautions
or even criminal prosecutions. Severn
Trent is now calling on its customers to
be its eyes and ears by keeping a lookout for unauthorised use that can lead
to discoloured water for thousands of
homes and businesses.
And, to make it easier to spot illegal
use, Severn Trent has joined forces
with Aquam Water Services to make
sure that all authorised standpipes are
painted bright green and feature the
Severn Trent and Aquam logos.
Dan Littlewood, water fittings senior technician at Severn Trent, said:
Companies and individuals that use
our hydrants illegally can cause significant problems, including discolouration
in our customers water because they
simply dont care about what their actions might result in.
When we work with official users of
our hydrants, which range from fire
and rescue services to housebuilders,
we make sure theyre aware that they
can have a very real impact on our customers lives and we can educate them
on how to use them properly.
For us, water quality is an absolute
priority so we really need everyone to
become a hydrant hero and keep an
eye out for anyone using an illegal
standpipe because it could be your water theyre affecting.
If anyone sees someone they believe is
using an illegal standpipe from a Severn Trent hydrant:
Dont approach them;
Note down where they are and when
it is;
Make a note of the details of the vehicle;
Take a picture showing the vehicle
and the standpipe attached if you can
do it safely; and then
Send the detail to severntrentwater@
waterservicesltd.com.
Guest of Honour was the schools first headteacher, Louis Loughran, now in his eighties.
He was absolutely amazing, said Gary Smart,
Campions Business Manager and School Gover-
nor.
He was so vibrant and full of memories and stories about the school.
Mr Loughran was joined at the celebrations by former colleague Peter Bird, who was deputy headteacher at the school for over 30 years from the
1970s onwards.
Around 250 guess, mostly former pupils and staff,
enjoyed tours of the school, a Mass with the Archbishop of Birmingham, and a barbeque in the
evening.
Pictures above, from left are: the schools first
headteacher, Louis Loughran; current headteacher Philomena Steele; former deputy headteacher
Peter Bird; and a former pupil of the school.
Handing
out
LETTERS poo bags to
Learning the hard irresponsible
way, the difficulties dog owners
of being disabled
ing a dog are in the hands of its owners, what would they say or do if
another owners dog done it on their
patch, we all know the health risks
only too well if a dogs waste is left on
the pavement or in the green areas
where kiddies play.
People who own dogs know what the
law states, some tend to ignore it,
others abide with it, and the old saying is Its always the few who spoil it
for the majority.
I will continue to offer poo bags to
those owners who think its beyond
them to do anything so disgusting,
but they own a dog and all its requirements, so I reckon they should be
held for it.
Where are the wardens who are supposed to lay down the law regarding
dogs?
Kenneth Brown
by email
Lauren Roberts,
looking poised
and perfect at
the Greenwood
Academy prom
in the gardens
of Moxhull Hall
PYJAMA
PARTY
Rubbish
police
watching
out for
wasters
Taylor Sheldon
Tyburn Mails
award winning
fashion journalist
Nightwear for day wear
has always been a trend
that hasnt gotten very
far. Its always made a brief appearances over the years but I have
never seen it have an influence like it
has the past few weeks. For example, girls were spotted a lot last year
rocking the trend, even at prestigious
events such as Anya Ziourova at Milan fashion week SS15 and now it has
made a come back!
Bloggers are particularly favouring
from the
Missdirected
collection
skinny jeans and chic heels.
Bloggers and Instagram stars have
been going crazy for this latest trend.
Its a great twist on your usual smartcasual style and its a bit more fun
and unique. It must also be super
comfy to be walking around in your
school.
School Council are looking to purchase outdoor equipment for physical
activities to use during playtime with
the schools 107.
Gunter Primary School has been promoting healthier living throughout the
year, by having healthy school meals
and plenty of fun, active afterschool
clubs.
Looking demure
and elegant at the
Edmund Campion
Prom at Moxhull
Hall is Aimee Young
Page 6 Tyburn Mail July 2016
at Birmingham Museum
& Art Gallery
P L U S ! D A I LY A C T I V I T I E S
Gunter pupils were given a helping hand in considering their future career choices when parent
Angie Davies visited in her role
as Senior Custody Officer for Birmingham Magistrates court.
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Page 7 Tyburn Mail July 2016
Sorry....no apologies
from Queen Beyonc
This album is feisty, and full of the
sass all women need in their lives
Brookly
Taylor
Tyburn Mails
music journalist
its based on Jay Z cheating on Beyonce, but we all know that couldnt
possibly be true.
Would Jay Z cheat on this Queen?
Definitely not, and if so, then this
song is enough to put him into his
place.
As Bey flaunts her gorgeous figure,
and dances around happily.
Regardless of whether or not the rumours are true, this first song is brilliant.
I believe it represents black culture so
well, which is good, especially with
the race issues in America.
She looks flawless in all of the outfits,
and trendy hair styles, and I am infatuated with this!
This is definitely a hit for the summer,
something for all of us to be sassy to.
If youre feeling Beyonce this summer, then say it with me.
Tell em boy, bye.
Enjoy Lemonade, both kinds that is.
Indulge this summer!
Fete accompli
Brum in bloom
The hunt is on for young
gardeners. Organisers of
Birmingham in Bloom this
year have offered a special
invitation to Under 16s and
gardeners who have never
entered before.
COFFEE
MORNINGS
with your local councillor
LYNDA CLINTON
LAST THURSDAY OF
EACH MONTH 11am-12 noon
AT CASTLE VALE LIBRARY,
HIGH STREET, CASTLE VALE
Have a chat and put the world to
rights, share your thoughts or talk
about a problem.
No need to make an appointment but
contact me any time:
Mobile: 07727 923 071
Office: 0121 303 2039
Email: Lynda.clinton@birmingham.gov.uk
Page 8 Tyburn Mail July 2016
Gardner in
the garden
West Brom star makes dream day
extra special for footie-mad Oliver
The man who can smash the ball goalwards from 35 yards out.
He used to play for Villa, but the Baggies called, and he moved up the road
to The Hawthorns.
And now hes here in Olivers back garden, giving him a few coaching tips.
The dream really did happen for Oliver
Rock in his home in Castle Vale. The Topcliffe School pupil was granted his wish by
the Rays of Sunshine Charity.
They got the great guys from Phoenix
Lawns to lay the astroturf, and the Phoenix
team took the wish a stage further by inviting Craig Gardner along for the opening
footie session.
Mum Amanda and big brother Dylan
watched from the sidelines, while Dad David, 11 year-old brother Oscar who plays
for Castle Vale Town, and Premier ace Craig
Gardner tested out the new pitch with a
good old kick-around.
It got the thumbs-up from everyone, especially from Oliver, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Amanda said they want to raise awareness
for research into the crippling Duchenne
disease.
We also want to say a massive thank you
to the charity and also to Phoenix Lawns for
doing this.
Page 9 Tyburn Mail July 2016
Leisure
centre
begins
KAYS HISTORY
The Montefaucon
Gallows machine
First built in 1233, the
montefaucon gallows
was a gruesome structure, used as a gibbet
on a massive scale.
This stone construction was located at the top of a small hill
near the modern Place-du-Colonel Fabien in Paris. Having three
sides with forty five compartments, which were accessed by
a ladder, whereby felons could
be gibbeted after execution.
After being hanged the bodies
were left as a grim warning to
the towns people. There were
sometimes eighty corpses, decomposing which would eventually disintegrate and fall into the
walled enclosure at its base.
The Montefaucon Gallows was
last used in 1629, and finally demolished in 1760.
Personal collection.
Elegant Diana
Katoto in stunning
summer colours
at her Kingsbury
School Prom, Lea
Marston
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who will be more than happy to discuss these with you.
Our CCTV Service has received an excellent audit from SSAIB. There has
been a great deal of challenge to the team over the
past year and this is a credit
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JUSTICE
CORNER
CVCH continue to
work closely with
the Police in order to
reassure residents
and reaffirm the importance of Community Safety in Castle
Vale and to make it
a safer place for our
residents to live.
In January, we received
information that there
was an individual,
Laura Smith, (pictured)
who had a history of
financially abusing vul-
CAREERS ZONE
AT GREENWOOD
September is just
around the corner
Ofsted expects pupils
to make informed
choices about their
academic needs and
aspirations.
Since 2015 Compass Sup-
families, employment
and education, older
persons support, health
and well-being. Our
strong community presence provides easy access to services and our
collaborative approach
ensures we achieve the
best outcome.
This is an exciting time
for Compass Support.
Our Corporate Plan sets
out our vision and objectives and we are looking
for new Trustees to take
us forward on this journey.
We invite individuals who
AGEING BETTER
POLES
APART
TOP JOB
Highlights from
Erdington Halls
Ofsted report
Teaching seen across the school, in all year
groups, is consistently good and is contributing
effectively to good progress.
The curriculum is broad and exciting and
contributes well to pupils spiritual, moral, social
and cultural development.
The majority of parents who met with inspectors at the start of the school day, and those
who responded to the free text part of the
online questionnaire, are extremely positive
about the school.
.....Pupils confidence
is building as a result
of termly music
performances in
front of their parents,
where they showcase the progress
they are making with
their instruments. An
increasingly large
number of parents
are now visiting the
school to see these
performances and
this is helping to
build strong relationships with the parent
community.....
Ofsted
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CHIVENOR CULTURE
left: Chivenor School Band
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below: Year 2 and 3 pupils working
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below left: pupils have designed a
welcome for visitors to their Arts Festival
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In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.
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Keeping on
our feet
Published by the Mental Health Charity MIND the report found that walks,
especially in the country, can both reduce depression and stress levels as
well as improving our mood, attention
and sense of wellbeing.
In Tyburn like in many other parts of
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I am sure I am amongst
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Players wanted
Fields.
Its good news for local football
teams, and also for Pioneer, who
have had a rough time since taking
over the stadium from the council in
a bid to save the site.
Pioneers revenue from hire of pitches has been hit by local clubs dropping out, moving to other grounds or
closing down.
This new floodlit all-weather pitch will
make Vale Stadium a much more attractive proposition for local clubs.
The money has been given to Pioneer, who now manage the stadium.
It will be spent on a new floodlit third
generation (3G) artificial grass pitch
(AGP).
A Pioneer spokesperson said that the
money will support the development
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about a 30 minute car journey to Antequera, Karl started telling me about
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