Sandon Fete this year will be on Saturday 15th August from 1-00pm until 4-30pm.If anyone is interested in helping please contact secretary@sandonfete.co.uk
Barbara’s Words of Wisdom:Nothing dies more quickly than a new idea in a closed mind.
Lancaster carpets approached Sandon Estate during the early part of 1971 and agreed the estate terms of £100 for the use of the conservatory to promote the "Inspiration" range of carpets within their range. One of the conditions was that under no circumstances should the origin of the venue appear in the advertisement, nor the name or the County. A vast number of people came for the photo shoot with the final chosen photo having the negative reversed to try and disguise the venue further.The sixth Earl was not impressed with the final advertisement feature as he said that it was an "exceedingly ugly brown carpet" and it would never have been used to cover the Minton tiles anyhow. The vast carpet was a constant annoyance as it was within the hall for nearly a year before it was finally collected.Simon Shelley
The Latest News from our Parish CouncilUpdate on Footpath 36: The Parish Council continues to liaise with Staffordshire County Council (SCC) regarding the opening of Footpath 36 bridge, which is part of Two Saints Way. The ground may be dry enough soon for the temporary bridge to be installed. SCC advised that the ground must dry out sufficiently so that heavy machinery can safely access the site without causing damage. Cllr Andrew Mynors, SCC Ward Councillor, has been providing updates to all Parishes affected by the closure and he confirmed that the temporary bridge is also the support structure that will allow the permanent bridge to be installed later in the year. Spring is the new provided deadline for the temporary bridge to be installed.Speed Indicator Signs:The Parish Council provided sites for Speed Indicator Signs to SCC and after much consideration by the Council it was decided to not proceed with this project. The Council are liaising with Safer Staffordshire, who are reviewing the static speed cameras. The Parish Council are hoping that the existing static cameras will be part of the digitalisation project, with the benefit of being able to send speeding drivers fines. B5066 – Road Closures and Canal BridgeThe Parish Council has set up a Working Group with interested residents and have made several requests to SCC for improvements· Consideration given to the introduction of a 7.5-tonne weight restriction within the village to help reduce the volume of increasingly heavy vehicles using the canal bridge. · Extending the 40-mph limit to the top of Sandon Bank on the B5066. · Extending the 40-mph buffer along the A51 dual carriageway to provide a safer transition from 60 mph to 30 mph.· For pedestrians, the provision of a continuous footpath linking the canal bridge and railway footbridge to the A51 as at the canal bridge on the B5066. Drivers frequently fail to recognise the give-way priority arrangement therefore improved road markings and/or illuminated signage would help clarify priority and reduce conflict and could include signage to show pedestrians on the road and create an on-road footpath.The Road Closures on the B5066 continue due to the housing development at the Stafford end of the B5066 and the Parish Council are informed of road closures by the One Network system, which are added to our website, but The Parish Council would encourage all residents to create an account, so that road closures are emailed directly to them.Parish and Annual Meeting - 5th May 2026 at 19-00’Hugo Wildblood, Chair of Sandon and Burston Parish Council.Nikola Evans Parish Clerk: clerk@sandonburston.staffslc.gov.uk 07971 - 226170 Sandon and Burston villages are represented by Sandon and Burston Parish Council which generally meets every other month at Sandon Parish Rooms. For more information, please see our website www.sandonandburstonpc.org.uk.Parish council meetings are open to the public where everyone is welcome and there is a dedicated section where residents can present and discuss local issues. We begin at 7-00pm and finish no later than 9-00pm
