The Sun today reported that Burntwood pub, The Wych Elm, has been voted Britain's best by mystery shopper organisation Retail Eyes.

Undercover assessors gave it full marks for service, a friendly welcome and food quality.
Wych Elm regular Jay Faulkner said it was just like the pub in hit US sitcom Cheers - the place "where everybody knows your name". 

Sankeys Fish Bar is located at Sankeys Corner in Burntwood. Its open from 11:30am (5:00pm on Sundays) to 11:00pm 7 days a week and offers eat in, takeaway and delivery. Delivery is available on orders exceeding £10 and within a 3 mile radius.

Sankeys Fishbar is located at 1a Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, WS7 1AG and orders can be placed for collection or delivery on 01543 684699.

A menu is available on its website at http://www.sankeysfishbar.co.uk/ although it would appear that the prices are currently out of date. A scanned copy of the latest price guide is available here.

In its most recent food safety inspection it achieved 3 stars. Check for a copy of the most recent inspection on Ratemyplace.

Lichfield District Council, Burntwood Town Council, Staffordshire Youth Service and Positive Futures have joined together to put on a full programme activities for children between 11 and 19 over the 6 week school holiday. The timetable is available from many shops and locations throughout Burntwood. 

Further details are available on Lichfield District Council's website.

On Thursday 9th July a charity auction is being held at Burntwood Rugby Club in aid of the Help For Heroes fund.

The auction starts at 7:30pm and everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee... just make sure you bring some cash or a cheque book. The bar will be open throughout the night. 

Items up for sale, donated by business in and around Burntwood, include:

• 12 month Gym membership (Female only Gym)
• Classic Car and Chauffeur for any event
• Tobagganing for 4 people at the Snowdome
• Rounds of Golf for up to 4 people at 2 local golf courses
• 9 complimentory Tickets for the Greyhound stadium
• 4 West Midland Safari Entrance Tickets
• Hair & makeover + photoshoot and framed picture
• Car valet
• Portrait sitting + 10"x8" Framed photo
• Personal Chef to cook a 3 course meal for 4 people at their home

Other items are being added to the list and the auction is happy to accept additional donations of items or services to sell.

All money raised on the evening will go directly to Help for Heroes.