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Outdoor Living where different types of flooring can differentiate, say, a kitchen from a dining room, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify a few stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and save money with woodchips in the children’s play area. Verticals are just as important, providing privacy, screening and dividing, adding visual interest and offering places for climbers to grow. Think about fences (dull ones can be changed fairly easily, or painted a bright colour for va va voom), hedges, walls, arches, arbours and pergolas – a simple metal archway over a path, for example, entwined with fragrant honeysuckle, would make a lovely focal point, while a small wooden pergola can provide a link between two different areas of the garden as well as offering a shaded spot in which to sit.

Longer days and (fingers crossed) lots of sunshine mean it’s time to head out to the garden. However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing. The days of formal, look-but-don’t-touch gardens, with manicured lawns and ranks of ordered flowers in borders are – most would say thankfully – long gone. Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; in other words, they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family.

Finally, furniture. Take the indoors outside with waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. Meanwhile, if space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away when necessary, or consider building seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat, for example, and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions. Armed with some basic design principles, the time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying the sunshine day after day (we live in hope). And who knows, your efforts may also provide a long-term return. Creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion, and turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may even add value to your property.

by Katherine Sorrell

It sounds wonderful, but if your garden is in need of an update, just how do you go about achieving this magical blend of practical and pretty? The secret, of course, is in the planning. Look at the bigger picture first. How will you use the space and what do you want from it? To begin with, sketch a plan of your garden on graph paper, and gather samples of the materials you intend to use – such as slate, willow or terracotta – to ensure that they co-ordinate. If in doubt, consider consulting a professional, whose training and experience means they will undoubtedly come up with practical solutions and inspirational ideas you would never have thought of yourself. In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids would be the ideal spot for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best set closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or perhaps even an outdoor kitchen. Consider changes in levels – they add interest to a garden and are easier to deal with than slopes – but if you are carrying a tray out from the house, it’s best to avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table. Flooring is key, too, dramatically affecting both how your garden looks and also how it feels underfoot. Will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement the flooring in your kitchen for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors,

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Great gadgets for the green fingered With the worst of the weather hopefully behind us, it’s time to turn to the great outdoors - and for many of us that means getting our gardens and hedges in shape. Technology can’t quite do the weeding or clipping for us just yet, but it can help in lots of other ways - including solving garden mysteries. If you’ve ever suspected that pets or other creatures have been damaging your plants, the TLC200 Green Camera is a weatherproof time lapse camera that’s designed to monitor your most precious plants and show you any skulduggery. At £139 it’s not cheap, but then neither are exotic plants that you might want to protect.

collection bag, automatically storing and mulching the clippings instead of throwing them all over the path. You’re going to feel a bit silly using it but the reward is a relatively mess-free finish, although it’s worth pointing out that at 7Kg plus the weight of the cuttings bag it’s quite heavy for protracted use. There is a smaller version, the Garden Groom Midi, which is £59.99 and weighs 2.7Kg.

As battery technology continues to improve, tool companies are coming up with ever more useful cordless devices for garden use. Bosch’s Isio Cordless Shrub/Grass Shear (£36) is a great example: it’s a rechargeable clipper for shrubs, hedges and grass, and there’s also an optional extension handle that means you can use it without bending down, and a sprayer tank that turns the device into a spray for pesticides or fertiliser. You can get all kinds of cordless garden tools now, ranging from hand-held clippers to enormous and faintly frightening tree limb loppers, but look for Lithium Ion battery packs, not the vastly inferior and less efficient Nickel Cadmium (NiCD). We’ve been hearing about robot lawn mowers for years now, but every time we’ve looked at them we’ve been put off by the enormous price tags of around £2,000. That’s changing, and it’s now possible to get a decent sized robot lawnmower for around £800. At the time of writing the Worx WG790E is £774 (the RRP is £899) and the Flymo Robotic Lawnmower is £835 (£998 RRP). The Flymo has a working area of 400 square metres and cuts 30 square metres per hour, and because it’s virtually silent you can get it to do its stuff when everybody’s asleep - and its anti-theft system means you don’t need to worry that somebody will steal it while you’re in bed. It’s not completely autonomous - you need to fit a wire to show it the garden’s boundary, or it’ll get lost - but it’s starting to look like an attractive way to keep your lawn in great condition. While we’re on the subject of robots, if you’re thinking of investing in a leaf blower it might be worth considering a drone instead: a number of YouTube clips show drones’ propellers quickly clearing leaves from driveways, and while drones are more expensive than leaf blowers (from a few hundred pounds for a good one compared to around £30 for a blower), you can’t use a leaf blower as a mobile camera or fun toy when you’ve finished tidying your garden. One way to avoid cleaning up leaves is to prevent them from landing in the first place. Say hello to the Garden Groom Pro, which has clearly been inspired by those home haircut devices you see in catalogues: it’s a £99 hedge trimmer with its own

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Tackling Troublesome Weeds Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? Top of my weed hate list is hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), which produces a little rosette of leaves topped with a short spike with tiny white flowers, and I despise it because it spreads so quickly. Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ such as your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or your lawn. So what makes weeds such a nuisance? • They feed and take up moisture in great quantities and sometimes compete actively with nearby garden plants. • They can create shade and stunt the growth of nearby plants. • •.Those with a ground-cover like effect can cause the growth of garden plants to be distorted or held back. • Weeds may harbour pests or diseases. • So what can you do to try to minimise the problems they cause without spending hours with a hoe or sprayer? • Get on top of weeds early in the year - removing as many as possible before your garden plants start to grow strongly makes weeding easier and cuts down on the amount of competition the weeds cause. A hoe is one of the quickest ways to effectively kill off most annual weeds, but it needs to be a good one. • Disturb the soil as little as possible when you weed to prevent dormant weed seeds from germinating. • Some people avoid anything other than an early weeding and a late weeding, as they find that regular weeding seems to bring more seeds to the surface and encourages germination. • Remove your weeds before they set seed. • Avoid composting any weeds which are setting seed, have set seed or have particularly pernicious and resilient roots (dock and dandelion are classic examples of these). • When removing deep-rooted weeds such as dock and

dandelion, always make sure that you take out every fragment of root, as each piece left behind has the potential to form a new plant. The best tool I know for removing dandelion roots is my little red-handled weeder, see www.pippagreenwood. com/products/good-growing for more information. • Don’t take a short cut by rotovating ground which is heavily infested with weeds such as dandelions, docks, nettles or couch grass, as you’ll be chopping up their roots and helping to create more plants! • If you want to sow annuals or vegetable crops directly and minimise later problems with weeds, then try the stale seedbed technique. Prepare the area you intend to sow well in advance of your proposed seed sowing date, which allows dormant weed seeds to germinate; remove the weed seedlings and then sow or plant up as you wish. This should give you fewer problems later on. • Many weeds can be kept at bay if you cover the soil surface with two to three inches (5 – 7.5 cm) of mulch. • Use weedkillers with caution and ensure you choose one appropriate for the problem you have. Weedkillers are designed to kill off plants and they can do a lot of damage if allowed to contaminate your garden.

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superb but will take an awful lot more maintenance and be a good deal less hardwearing. Spending that little bit extra usually pays - cheaper turf often contains weeds and sometimes pests or diseases, or simply does not contain a good grass mixture in the first place. Always buy the turf or arrange to have it delivered just when you need it, as storage never does it any good. If you do need to store it however, you can usually do this for a couple of days. The turves can remain rolled up for up to 24 hours, but for any longer than this unroll as soon as they are delivered and lay them out flat, grass side upwards, preferably on paving or plastic sheeting. Make sure that you keep them regularly watered and lay them as soon as possible.

Laying the turf It’s the time of year when things are starting to look lush and green, and beds and borders are beginning to come into their own. But does your lawn spoil it all by looking like a rather motheaten patchwork quilt? Or maybe you don’t have a lawn but think it would be great to possess one of those beautiful green surfaces in the centre of your garden? Whether you have decided your old lawn is well past its best or you want to create one from scratch, it is the perfect time to get started, and turf should still be available from specialist suppliers or garden centres.

Preparing the site If you want a new lawn, it is essential to get the site properly prepared. It takes time and effort, but every moment you spend is well worthwhile. Start by removing all weeds, large stones, debris and any old grass or lawn, then dig or fork over thoroughly to remove all taproots of weeds. If the area is really weed infested or covered with old lawn, then most people opt to kill this off with a weedkiller based on glyphosate. Then, once all the plant matter has died off, you can strip it away or dig it in. On sandy soils, incorporate some organic matter to improve moisture retention, while on very heavy soils it is often worth digging in grit and organic matter to improve drainage. Next, firm the whole area by treading it over evenly - walking over the site with fairly flat-soled boots is all you need to do. Once done, rake thoroughly with a garden rake and remove any stones or other debris which comes to the surface. Gently tread down the area again if raking makes it uneven.

Buying turf Always choose a reputable supplier and make sure that the turf you buy is suitable for the use you have in mind – some, especially those including lots of dwarf ryegrass, are much tougher than others, while some contain a seed mixture especially put together to make it suitable for use in shade. Others produce a ‘bowling green’ effect, which may look

It is essential that you lay your turves closely together and do not allow the edges to overlap. Make sure that the joins on each row are staggered (like bricks in a wall), as this will give an even finish. Starting at one side, lay the first row of turf using the adjacent path or lawn edging to form a straight line which you can work to. Roll out each turf carefully so that the edge of one abuts onto its neighbour. Lay the next row of turves, again ensuring that the long edges of each abut onto the long edges of the previous row. To avoid damaging the first row lay a plank over it which you can kneel on to lay the second row. Continue like this over the whole area until your new lawn is in position. Of course no lawn is ever exactly the right size to fit the turf length, so if you need a small section of turf to complete a row, add this in the middle of a row rather than at the end, as this will make it less likely to be dislodged or to dry out. If you want a curved edge to your lawn, lay the turves so that they overlap the new lawn edge and then cut them to shape using a half moon edger or a sharp border spade. When finished, gently tamp the area over using the back of a rake and if any turves sink in then carefully lift them and place some extra soil underneath until they are level. Finally, brush in a mixture of horticultural sand and finely sieved soil over the surface, taking care to ensure that any tiny gaps between the turves are filled in.

Care and maintenance As soon as the turf is in position, gently water it using a sprinkler, ensuring that this first watering allows the water to penetrate right down to the root level. If it doesn’t rain frequently then you will need to water your lawn on a regular basis, particularly for the first couple of months whilst the roots are getting established. In the meantime try to avoid walking on it too much and in no time at all you will have a gorgeous lawn to be proud of.

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Councillor Shaun Davies, cabinet member for Business, Neighbourhood and Customer Services, said: “This is a great opportunity for the borough and will showcase the Town Park and the arena. “We’re looking forward to a summer filled with events for all the family in the borough.” Telfood Feastival takes place in the QEII arena in Telford Town Park on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July 2016, from 10am–5pm. Tickets for the event cost, £5 for Adults, £1 for kids and £10 for families. Book online now at www.telfood.co.uk The event is also looking for volunteers and sponsors. If anyone is interested they can get in contact: info@shropshirefestivals.co.uk Pictured below Beth Heath - Shropshire Festivals

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Restaurant Review

FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE

Good Times Bistro

36 High Street, Madeley TF7 5AS

T: 01952 303054

This months review was quite a rare find, with so many chain restaurants popping up over Telford it was great to find a unique family run restaurant with a blast from the past! Good Times Bistro has an amazing 70's retro style dining room, a great deal of effort has gone into creating this restaurant with some amazing pieces of retro furniture, funky accessories, classic tableware and bold decor. Good Times Bistro is situated on the High Street in Madeley, so there is usually plenty of on-street parking available. The restaurant opened in August last year so is still a relatively new restaurant but after seeing so many positive reviews on Tripadvisor we thought we should check it out for ourselves. Owner Pam Clewley runs the restaurant along with her family who all get involved in some way, her son Alan is head chef, her son Dan is drinks waiter and her daughter-in-law Colette is a waitress. Pam has plenty of experience of running a restaurant as she previously owned a restaurant in America for over 4 years. Not only does the surroundings go back to the 70's but the music was very well planned with a great mix of fun songs. On arrival to the restaurant we were immediately greeted by Colette and shown to our table where a small glass of bucks fizz was served along with a selection of nibbles including olives, peppers, pretzels and crisps,

a lovely welcome touch. After placing our drinks order with Dan we looked through the menu to see what sort of dishes were on offer. There are some very classic dishes on the starters menu including prawn cocktail, homemade soup and pate but there was also a choice of a variety of tapas dishes which you could order for one person or for two to share. Nik decided he would try the 'Good Times Prawn Cocktail' at £5.95 and I chose 'The Rough with the Smooth Pate' at £5.50. Both our starters were good sized portions and well presented on retro fish shaped glass plates. Nik's prawn cocktail had plenty of plump juicy prawns with a lovely Marie Rose sauce, pieces of smoked salmon added extra flavour and it was served with brown bread and butter, Nik was very pleased with his choice and soon devoured it all. My pate had a great mix of a smooth chicken liver parfait and also a course meaty pate and was served with a lovely homemade red onion marmalade and just the right amount of toasted triangles. I really enjoyed my dish and it was nice to have to the two different pates which were both delicious. The choice of mains had a good selection including, a fish dish, steak of the day, steak pie, a pasta dish, a couple of vegetarian options and some house specials. I ordered 'Al's Famous Lasagne' at £12.50 and Nik decided to try one of the house specials which we were told was the most popular dish, 'The Dijonaise' at £15.50. To accompany our main dishes we had a large bowl of mixed oriental

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT vegetables, honey glazed carrots and some herby new potatoes and we also had some cheesy bacon and onion mash. These side dishes are included in the price of your meal and change regularly. I am a fan of a good homemade lasagne and I certainly wasn't disappointed with Al's. It was a generous portion with a tasty rich beef ragu with peppers, onions and garlic, you could tell this had been slow cooked as the pasta was lovely and soft. The vegetables had just the right bite and the cheesy mash was amazing. With the Dijonaise you have the choice of having this with either chicken or with portobello mushrooms. Nik chose the chicken and it was cooked with mushrooms, shallots and a touch of garlic flamed in brandy and was all finished in a creamy sauce with a subtle flavour of Dijon mustard. Nik said the dish was a lovely mix of tastes and textures and worked wonderfully together. Although we were both rather full after our meal we couldn't resist a homemade dessert. Nik opted straight away for the 'Sticky Toffee Pudding' at £4.50 and I ordered the 'New York Style Baked Cheesecake' also £4.50. My cheesecake had been made by Dan and he had done a superb job, it was deliciously creamy and the biscuit base was just the right consistency, not too crunchy, not too soft, just perfect! Nik's said his sticky toffee pudding had a gorgeous salted caramel sauce, he had opted to have custard with his dish - it disappeared so quickly I didn't get the chance to try it for myself even though I did share a small bite of my cheesecake with him! Currently they are only open Thursdays to Saturdays so it is best to book in advance, but if you have a special occasion with a group booking they will open on other nights for you - please ring for details. The restaurant can comfortably seat up to 30 people. If you like good home cooked food, a relaxed atmosphere and fancy trying somewhere a little out of the ordinary then you really should book a table at Good Times Bistro.

Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel

Good Food Good Music Good Times! It's what We're All About

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Something like 1,000 new breweries have opened in Britain in the last 10 year, and even though pubs are closing and alcohol consumption is dropping, almost none of them have gone bust. Clearly they’re doing something right, and much bigger, older, uglier breweries are trying to figure out what. And – joining being a function of not beating – some pretty unlikely candidates are turning to that ol’ sincerest form of flattery. The unlikeliest of them all being Guinness, perhaps the biggest one-product beer factory in the world. Back in December we had a look at Guinness’s West Indies Porter and we liked it. Now it’s summer and we’re looking at Guinness Golden Ale (4.5% abv), and do we like that too? Well, no. For a start, it’s not golden – in fact it’s closer to copper than gold. And then there’s the nose: “like feet, or warm Stilton – lactic and sour,” was one comment. “Sugary – diabetic trucker’s pee,” was pithier still. The palate? “Thin and

OF THE MONTH sharp.” “Where’s the malt?” “Soda water.” And the finish? Short and sharp with a hint of sour apple. So, not a favourite, then. From Black Sheep of Masham, North Yorkshire, which celebrated its silver anniversary last year, comes a more promising attempt at a “craft” beer. Black Sheep is best known for its eponymous bitter, which is a superbly executed albeit dead traditional malty brown beer formulated with the Yorkshire palate firmly in mind. A golden ale, whose floral hop aroma should burst out of the glass at you like a flower-filled hand grenade, is something of a departure. Have they nailed it with Golden Sheep (4.7%)? Yes they have – although admittedly its more of a fruiterer’s than a florist’s. This is a Yorkshire thing. Yorkies are more about malt than hops and a golden ale is usually more about hops than malt – most even have a dose of wheat malt to keep that body light. But this is a curvaceous mill-girl of a beer: malty nose with notes of lime and cherry; rounded Pimms-y palate ripe with strawberries; then green fruit or even apricot in a long, astringent, thirst-quenching finish. By the ‘eck! Wakes week must be early this year! by Ted Bruning

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Introducing 'The Orchard' It’s now three months since we started advertising in the ‘In and Around’ magazine, so we thought it about time we let the readers know a little more about the restaurant and the team. I once read a book about restaurants in which the author Danny Meyer writes about the human drive to give and receive hospitality in its purest form from infancy – eye contact, a smile, a hug and the giving of food. He argues that good hospitality in a commercial sense should still include the concept of welcome and care.

offer our customers a choice of dining style with a British contemporary menu and just be a little bit different. Ten months on and our aims have not changed – we still feel that The Orchard experience is unique and that the friendly welcome you will receive is like going round a friends for dinner. So for a truly hospitable evening out, visit The Orchard – we may not hug you yet but we will certainly greet you with a smile!

Peter, Sarah & the team

Our goal at The Orchard is to provide an uplifting dining experience that incorporates the essence of hospitality. Of course we take a pride in the food we serve, taking care with our seasonal menus and the ingredients we use; we also take pride in the training of our young team of staff encouraging them to grow in skill and confidence during their time with us; and we take most pride in the welcome, the smile and the care with which we cater for our guests. When we set the restaurant up last June we had a very clear idea that we wanted to be different from the magnificent range of gastro pubs in the area. We wanted to

for a truly hospitable welcome

New Spring Menu

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Recipe

SUMMER PUDDING This is a classic summer British dessert made with just a few simple ingredients. Make the day before serving to allow plenty of time for the sweet berry juices to soften the bread. Serve with softly whipped cream, Greek style yoghurt or tangy crème fraiche. Ready in one hour

(plus overnight chilling time)

Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS: • 275g small strawberries, hulled and halved • 275g raspberries • 175g blueberries • 100g black or red currants, removed from stalks • 175g caster sugar • 10 large slices medium-sliced white bread (preferably one day old) • 1 whole strawberry, to decorate

Place all the fruit in a large saucepan with the sugar and 3 tbsp cold water. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the juices begin to run. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

2. Cut away the crusts from the slices of bread. Cut a round of bread from one slice to fit the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut the rest of the slices in half lengthways. 3. Strain off some of the juice from the fruit into a shallow dish. Line the pudding basin with cling film, allowing it to overhang the sides. Dip the round of bread in the strained juice and use to line the base of the basin. Use most of the slices to line around the sides of the basin, dipping each one in the juice and overlapping the slices as you go, so there are no gaps. 4. Use a slotted spoon to spoon all the fruits into the breadlined basin, pressing down gently. Cover completely with the rest of the bread slices, trimming them to fit as necessary. 5. Spoon over a little of the remaining juice then cover with a saucer that fits just inside the top of the basin and weigh down with weights or food cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. Reserve the remaining juice. 6. To serve, remove the weights and invert the pudding onto a lipped plate. Remove the cling film. Pour over the reserved juices and decorate with a fresh strawberry.

TIP Take care not to overcook the fruit in step one. All the berries should be just softened but still holding their shape.

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Arleston Manor Drive is a historic gated development of just fourteen three to six bedroom homes. Situated in the former grounds of Arleston Manor, a Grade II timber frame house of the late 16th Century. Originally built by Malamar Homes, this spacious (3341 Sq ft) family home offers stylish and unique living accommodation briefly comprising storm porch, lobby, utility room, large dining hall with a log burning stove, guest cloakroom, study, drawing room. On the first floor there are 6 double bedrooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms, a large gallery landing, and a family bathroom. Outside to the rear there is a landscaped garden, with feature lawn and paved patio and BBQ & seating area, with specimen trees, shrubs and attractive borders. To the front there is parking within the courtyard and access to the double integral garage. Energy rating – D.

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Showhome Secrets Have you ever looked around a showhome at a new development?

“Be careful with your colours - some buyers just can’t get past a bright red living room or shocking pink bedroom, so try to keep colours subtle to appeal to most buyers.

They are very carefully designed and laid out to give the best possible feeling of space, and there are some techniques you can use yourself to make your own home more desirable to potential buyers.

“This is a really important one - make rooms feel as spacious as possible. Mirrors are useful to help make a room feel bigger, and try not to cram too much furniture into a small space.

Michael Nettleton, sales and marketing director at Nock Deighton, lifts the lid on the secrets of the showhome and has some great tips for anyone whose house is on the market…

“Remember that people look at your furniture, even though it won’t be part of the sale, so invest in new bedding if you can and buy new cushions to brighten up your sofa.

“Staging your home means that buyers don’t need to use their own vision to imagine how it could look - you have done if for them to ensure it already looks at its very best.

“Buyers also look at your decor, so pack your personal ornaments away and replace them with modern accessories which can really make a big difference to the feel of a room. “Finally, try to remove any items that you wouldn’t see in a showhome. Put the dog bed in the shed when you have a viewing and tidy the children’s toys away - anything that might distract your buyer is a potential black mark against your property when they are comparing it to others they have viewed that day.

“The designers who stage showhomes are experts at doing just that, and here are some tips everyone can use to give their own property some showhome style to help achieve a sale. “Firstly, make sure each room is defined - your buyers need to immediately see what each room is used for, so a dining room needs a table and spare bedrooms need beds, not boxes which can make them look cluttered.

“So there you have it, some showhome secrets which I hope will help push your property to the top of a buyer’s wish list!”

“Think about lighting, and create different moods throughout the house. Kitchens look good nice and bright, and softer lighting works well in the bedrooms and living room.

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For more property advice, contact Nock Deighton on 01952 292300 or visit the website at www.nockdeighton. co.uk

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Linley Grange, Coalport Road, Broseley, Shropshire TF12 5AW Showhome open 10am - 5.30pm daily. Telephone: 0845 873 2881†

www.lioncourthomes.com †Calls will be charged at seven pence per minute from a BT landline and may cost considerably more from mobile and other phones. Contact your service provider for more details. Photographs show a typical Lioncourt home interior. *All offers are subject to terms and conditions. £9,500 deposit is based on a purchase price of £190,000 and is for example purposes only. There is no fee charged on the equity loan for the first 5 years. At the start of year 6 a fee is collected of 1.75% of the market value of the property at the time the loan is entered into multiplied by the outstanding percentage under the equity loan, the annual fee of 1.75% will be uplifted by RPI +1% p.a. Conditions apply and mortgage is subject to status. Please speak to our sales negotiator for more information..

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SPRUCE UP YOUR OFFICE

the surface of your desk by introducing wall-mounted storage such as shelves, pin boards, peg boards (very trendy), hanging racks and the like. Anything that stacks is bound to be useful, too. Before you know it, you’ll be able to see your laptop once again. Most of us never have quite enough storage, and that probably goes for home offices more than any other space in the house. If you’re looking to buy more storage, you may be happy with a conventional filing cabinet and/or bookcase, but don’t be afraid to look beyond the usual office suppliers: vintage and industrial pieces can really come into their own here, adding an element of unexpected style that will really brighten up your work time. Add boxes, baskets, trolleys, racks and desktop accessories in colours and textures that suit your space and emphasise your personal style.

Dodgy desk, awkward chair or overflowing shelves? It’s time to give your home office a facelift, says Katherine Sorrell We all need some sort of working space at home, whether it’s a corner of the kitchen that’s used for occasional catching up with emails or a high-spec office with all the bells and whistles necessary for full-time self-employment. But is yours really working hard for you? Just a few small improvements will go a long way in making your workspace more comfortable, functional and attractive. It may sound obvious, but a good place to start is with a clear out and a tidy up. Chances are, you don’t really need all that stuff you’ve accumulated. Take the time to go through your old paperwork, stationery, books and other bits and pieces; give it away, recycle it, file it away somewhere well out of the way or put it in the bin, as appropriate, and you’re bound to create a great deal of extra space. Then, pay attention to any messy and inconvenient cabling, and sort it out with extension leads, cable clips or even by asking an electrician to add an extra double plug socket in a handy place. Doesn’t that feel better already? Next: your desk. If you are still running out of room, you could consider adding a small worktop to one side of your existing desk (an L-shaped workspace can be very ergonomic). Alternatively, it’s likely that you could dramatically improve your organisation with a new desk that incorporates drawers, cubby holes, shelves or whatever other type of storage you most need. If you are able to use nearby walls, try to lift as much as possible off

Thinking along these lines, if space isn’t the problem, but boring looks are, then why not get out the paintbrush and give everything a facelift? Stick to neutrals if you wish (they are undeniably good for concentration) but go for bold colours if they make you happy. Blackboard paint is a great option for sections of walls where you might want to chalk up some notes; it comes in a range of colours (not just black) and can even be used on the top of a desk or for cupboard fronts. And there’s also nothing to stop you replacing a boring window treatment with pretty curtains or blinds, or adding an eye-catching rug, a display of collectibles or a dramatic painting or framed photograph. A comfortable chair is a must for any working area, and if you are likely to spend hours in it then an adjustable office chair on castors is the best choice. If yours is dull or ugly, it might be possible to either re-upholster it or make a loose cover; at worst, you could hang a length of fabric over the back and add an attractive cushion. Another essential is a good desk light – beyond being bright and adjustable, simply choose one that you love the look of. There’s an enormous choice out there, at prices to suit every budget. Finally, pay attention to the details and add accessories to brighten up your life, from a good-looking waste bin to a house plant, some colourful wall art or a scented candle. Let’s face it, the more you enjoy being at work, the more productive you’ll be. Image Left- Personalise your workspace (and provide a handy magnetic storage wall, too) with this Cockatiel printed magnetic wallpaper, £64.50, Sisters Guild; www.sistersguild.co.uk. Image Top- A good desk is essential. The new Phineas desk is made from oak and has two cubby holes, drawers, and a cut-out for cables. It costs £545 from Loaf, tel 0845 468 0698; www.loaf.com

by Katherine Sorrell

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www.barkerhealey.co.uk This extended family home offers no fewer than fourteen separate rooms, in addition to two further converted Attic Rooms!! It is impossible from the outside to imagine how spacious the property is and having been re-decorated and modernised in recent years, it is also ideally located for all transport links, schools and amenities. Briefly comprising Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Utility Area, Cloakroom, Downstairs W.C., 3 Bedrooms, (Master with En-suite and Dressing Area) Study, Bathroom and 2 useful Attic Rooms, there is ample driveway parking, a low maintenance rear garden, a recently fitted gas combi-boiler and uPVC D.G. throughout. Viewing highly recommended.

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Health

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY

World Blood Donor Day on 14th June is an annual event supported by the World Health Organisation. This year’s campaign celebrates blood donors and highlights the idea that blood connects us all. It seeks to raise public awareness of the need for regular blood donation, inspiring more people to become blood donors and persuading health ministers worldwide to strive for their countries to become self-sufficient in safe, voluntarily donated blood and blood products.

Preparing To Give Blood

Why Should You Give Blood?

If you’re nervous, take along a friend or a distraction such as a book or MP3 player. Pre-booked appointments shouldn’t take more than an hour.

Have you ever considered giving blood? It’s easy to find reasons not to, but it’s also easy to assume that blood will be instantly available if we need a blood transfusion. However, in the UK alone we need over 6,000 people to give blood every day to meet our needs. It’s not just victims of accidents and trauma that need blood transfusions. Your blood could also save the lives of patients undergoing surgery or cancer treatments, new mothers suffering haemorrhage during or after childbirth and people with blood disorders or sickle cell disease. In 2014, 67% of donated blood in the UK was used to treat medical conditions including anaemia, cancer and blood disorders, 27% was used in surgery (including emergencies) and 6% was used to treat blood loss after childbirth.

Who Can Give Blood? If you’re fit, healthy, aged 16 to 66 and weigh over 7 stone 12 lbs or 50kg, you should be able to start donating blood. Existing donors can carry on donating blood beyond 66. Men can give blood every 3 months and women, every 4 months. However, there are things that can affect your eligibility to give blood, such as hazardous occupations, receiving a transplant, travel to certain countries in the last year, some cosmetic procedures and existing medical conditions. You can check your eligibility on the NHS webpage www.blood.co.uk/whocan-give-blood. Also, women under 20 who weigh under 10st 3lb (65kg) or are under 5’ 6” (168cm) tall will need to have their blood volume estimated before they can give blood, as a low blood volume may cause fainting during donation.

Registering To Be a Blood Donor You can register online at www.blood.co.uk, by phone by calling 0300 123 2323, or at a blood donation venue during a session. You can book an appointment in advance or take a walk-in slot at one of the 23,000 blood donation sessions held at more than 3,000 venues each year. 24 of these venues are permanent blood donor centres in major towns and cities, while the others are temporary local venues such as village halls.

To keep yourself as healthy and comfortable as possible when you donate blood, ensure that beforehand you: • Eat regular meals. • Get a good night’s sleep. • Drink plenty of fluids (but avoid alcohol for 24 hours). • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. • Avoid exercise that’s more strenuous than your usual activities. • Know your medical and travel history.

What Happens When You Donate Blood

Prior to your donation, you’ll be given a welcome leaflet and a drink just before you give blood, to help you stay hydrated. Your identity and the information on your donor health check form will be confirmed, and your iron levels will be checked by testing a drop of blood from your finger. A registered nurse will be on hand to discuss any concerns. In the donation chair, a small cuff is placed on your arm to maintain a light pressure. The donation site will be cleaned with antiseptic before the needle, which is connected to a blood bag with your unique donor number, is inserted. A special agitator scale constantly measures your donated blood and will stop your donation automatically once the 470ml mark is reached, which usually takes 5-10 minutes. You shouldn’t feel any discomfort or pain. Once the needle is removed, a sterile dressing is applied to your arm.

After Your Donation You should keep the pressure roll on for 30 minutes and the dressing on for 6 hours. You’ll be sent to the refreshment area to relax and encouraged to have a snack and at least 2 drinks before you leave. Once you’re home, you should avoid having a hot bath and using your donation arm for anything strenuous for the rest of the day. Most people feel fine afterwards, but if you feel dizzy, sick, hot or shaky, drink plenty of fluid and lie down until you feel better. If bleeding recurs, sit down, raise your arm and press on the area until it stops. If you become unwell (other than a cold or cold sore) within 2 weeks, or believe there’s a reason your blood shouldn’t be used, you should call 0300 123 2323.

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On Friday, May 13th Chester Hughes will celebrate his first birthday. In the same month his parents Emma and Lee, who live in Telford, would like local people to support a social media campaign, the ‘Breathe With Me’ Strawfie Challenge in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Although he looks healthy, Chester’s first year has been a constant battle to overcome complications of the progressive disease cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a life-shortening genetic condition – only half live to celebrate their 40th birthday. It causes the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, to become clogged with thick sticky mucus, resulting in chronic infections and inflammation of the lungs. Chester was born with a bowel blockage known as meconium ileus and underwent surgery for the condition at four days old. He lost a small segment of his bowel and was left with a stoma. He failed to thrive, struggled to pass stools and got an infection at the stoma site meaning the bags would not stick. The cystic fibrosis diagnosis was confirmed by the heel prick test. Due to his lack of weight gain Chester had his stoma closed six weeks after the initial operation and during the second procedure he lost about 20 cm of damaged bowel. “It was a very tough time” said Emma. “We had to move into accommodation nearer the hospital and split our time between Chester and his older brother Oakley who is now four”. Chester was discharged from hospital when he was 11 weeks old, since then he has had three further admissions, which included treatment with IVs (intravenous drugs) and a bronchoscopy. He also tested positive for pseudomonas (a bacterium that affects people with CF) so since then the family have had to adjust to a routine of nebuliser treatments four times a day and physiotherapy for 30 mins, four times a day. “My husband Lee works away” said Emma “So I'm on my own with both boys. It’s a constant struggle. We have days out though and holidays. We are determined that CF isn't going to take over everything. “Now that we are adjusting to our new lifestyle we have turned our hand to raising awareness and fundraising as we feel it's the only thing we can do to help. “We are rallying local people, businesses and clubs to take part in the Strawfie Challenge in May” said Emma. “It is a national campaign. You try breathing through a narrow drinking straw, with a pinched nose for 60 seconds. It helps people to understand how if feels to struggle to breathe. Then you take a straw

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The Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest events on the automotive calendar, and is an opportunity for the largest car manufacturers in the world to showcase their new models and technology. With hundreds of stands spread across vast halls, the motor show at Geneva gives a real insight into the direction that the motor industry is heading.

Renault Scenic

Putting the humble Scenic beneath a fire-breathing Bugatti may seem a little odd, but the MPV’s importance can’t be understated. This size of vehicle has been waning in popularity of late, owing to the growth of the SUV and crossover in the family car market. The Scenic is hoping to fight back, bringing with it more radical styling and a design that will no doubt attract younger buyers back to the MPV.

Jaguar F-Type SVR

It may have a snarling cat on the bonnet, but this is no ordinary Jaguar. Set to be the company’s fastest production car, this latest Jaguar is the first to have been worked on by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operation department. Capable of 200mph, the SVR is faster and lighter than a standard F-Type – and is £20,000 more expensive, too. Sitting at £110,000, the SVR features a deployable rear spoiler and added aerodynamic pieces designed to make it as stable as possible at high speed.

Alpine Vision Concept

French manufacturer Alpine is hoping to make a grand return to the motoring world with its Vision Concept. A reveal in Monaco confirmed that the display vehicle is 80 per cent of the production car – and breaks with Alpine tradition by mounting the engine in the middle of the car rather than the rear. If the concept is popular enough, it will no doubt propel Alpine into a full return to form.

Audi Q2

Audi’s Q-series of cars has been ever-popular, offering drivers a raised ride height while maintaining excellent on-road characteristics. The Q2 will be the smallest of Audi’s SUVs, with entry-level models coming with front-wheel drive. Of course, more expensive Q2s will come with Audi’s popular Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which should mean that despite its diminutive size the Q2 will still be a capable off-road vehicle.

Maserati Levante

The Levante marks Maserati’s first entry into the flourishing SUV market. Heading up against the Bentley Bentayga and Jaguar F-Pace, it is designed to offer the luxurious environment usually associated with a Maserati, but on a much bigger scale. Due to be available with a V8, V6 or one of three diesels, the Levante should be all things to all people.

Skoda Vision S

The Vision S concept marks the company’s first attempt at making a large SUV with four-wheel drive. Utilising a hybrid layout, the concept features striking design elements that give a small insight into what Skoda is planning to do in the future.

Aston Martin DB11

The DB11 is a big car for Aston Martin. It comes to replace the popular - but ageing - DB9 which has been in production for 12 years now. Due to go on sale at the end of this year, the DB11 will feature a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 engine producing 600bhp. Designed to mark the start of a new age of Aston supercars, it shows the beginning of a change in the manufacturer’s model line-up – with many of the company’s older models due to be replaced soon as well.

Volvo V90

The V90 joins the 90 Series range, with both estate and saloon built on Volvo’s ‘Scalable Platform Architecture’. Available with petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid set-ups, there’s also the choice of an allwheel-drive mode, too. With Volvo’s history of producing reliable and good looking estate cars, we expect this one to be popular with families when it goes on sale later this year.

Bugatti Chiron

Everyone knows of the legendary Bugatti Veyron, the W16-powered, 250mph hypercar, which has spent 11 years at the top of the motoring chain. It’s time, however, for a new model. Enter the Chiron. Named after Bugatti’s most successful driver, Louis Chiron, this latest model is reported to produce more than 1,400bhp and is capable of 288mph. The Chiron has been completely redesigned, but does contain elements of the Veyron. Likely to be the car of the event, the Chiron should completely rewrite the rule book in terms of speed and acceleration.

Lamborghini Centenario

This limited-edition Lamborghini is rumoured to have sold out already, no doubt thanks to its classically exuberant styling and 6.5-litre engine. Taking elements from the Aventador, the Centenario marks the centenary of the birth of the company’s founder, Ferrucio Lamborghini.

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AT THE MOVIES 20th century, the Z8 roadster. With a modern and stylish roadster to accompany one of the most stylish film characters, the Z8 was met with an unfortunate end when a helicopter wielding a circular saw cut the car in half at a caviar factory. Shame. It was fitted with surface-toair missiles that had taken out a helicopter previously and it even had six cup holders, so it was very useful. As a main character, Jason Statham’s E38 735i in 2002’s The Transporter is pretty key, with much of the early action involving the 7 Series. One of its best moments is the chase following the bank robbery, where Frank drives superbly around the streets and ends up jumping off a bridge onto a car transporter lorry.

There’s no greater advert for a car than a starring role in a movie – and for BMW there have been a few! One of the biggest was when BMW took over the Bond franchise with a centrepiece in 1995 blockbuster GoldenEye. Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan, drives the first generation Z3 with Bond girl Natalya Simonova, played by Izabella Scorupco, in the passenger seat around Cuba before the final mission. As with many Bond cars, the Z3 was kitted out with the latest gadgets, including a parachute braking system, all-point radar, missiles housed behind the headlights, and the iconic ejector seat. With little need for the Z3 in GoldenEye, which involved Bond driving a tank through Moscow, Brosnan returned in Tomorrow Never Dies and this film included one of the most impressive Bond cars, thanks to the amount of tech on-board. Bond was given a 750iL that included bulletproof windows, electrified door handles, tear gas, spike dispenser and missiles concealed in the roof. The most impressive feature of the lot, however, was the fact the car could be remote controlled from a touchpad in Bond’s phone. In the famous chase through a multistorey car park, Bond drives the 750iL from the back seat to remain under cover and thanks to the screen on his phone can see everything. After jumping out of the car, Bond drives the BMW into the assailants before driving off the car park and into a rental car shop several floors below. BMW’s most recent appearance in the Bond franchise was in The World Is Not Enough, and to close the century, BMW provided their final car of the

Noted for its driving sequences, 1998 film Ronin - set in Paris and Nice - involved plenty of action, and with the film nearing its final act, a BMW E34 M5 took place in one of the best chases in film. With the director wanting realism from every sequence, the Paris chase involved the M5, driven by Natascha McElhone’s Deirdre, with Robert De Niro pursuing in a Peugeot 406. The M5 dances between the traffic on both sides of the road, causing havoc as it drives around the congested city. Through tunnels and against the motorway traffic, the M5’s sporting pedigree is shown off, with the throaty six-cylinder engine screaming throughout. The only way to take it down was a pot shot from Jean Reno hitting one of the tyres, causing the M5 to flip. We jump forward a little with our final car on the list to 2011, with the fourth instalment of the Mission: Impossible series. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol involved one of the best concept designs, the Vision EfficientDynamic from 2009, and was the pre-cursor to the i8 electric sports car. It was involved in the final act where Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, needed to intercept the film’s protagonist and prevent the start of a nuclear war. The V ED swept in and out of the Mumbai traffic and with a special HUD with navigation screen it looked pretty cool too. Other honourable mentions for BMW include the black and orange E24 633 CSi from Back to the Future II, the E28 5 Series from The Bourne Supremacy and Robert De Niro’s E31 850i from heist movie, The Score.

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Drive in Movie After two previous successful drive in movie events, this unique and iconic experience returns to Telford on Monday 30 May. Telford & Wrekin Council and Telford Shopping Centre have announced that they will host another three popular family movies. Film fans will be able to relax in the comfort of their own car and enjoy a classic movie as Telford Shopping Centre’s Red Oak car park (by McDonalds) is transformed into a drive in cinema. Three films will be shown during the afternoon and into the evening: family friendly film Despicable Me 2 will be shown from 2pm, ‘80s classic Dirty Dancing will be on screen from 5.30pm and the recently released Star Wars: The Force Awakens film will finish off the evening, from 8.30pm. The selection of films means that there will be something for everyone, making it a great opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy the drive in movie experience. To listen to the film viewers tune the car radio in to hear all the action through their car speakers. There will be food and drink available to purchase on the day or why not bring along a picnic and a flask to enjoy in the car.

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allowance) a two-seater sports car or a seven seater MPV the price remains the same. Councillor Liz Clare, cabinet member for Leisure Services and Culture, said: “We’re really excited that we’re able to bring back the drive in movie experience that proved so popular. “Two years ago film fans turned out in their hundreds to enjoy the drive in movie experience and we’re excited to be able to offer this again.” Tickets are now on sale and can be booked online, by calling the Box Office on 01952 382382, or in person from the Customer Service Desks in Wrekin Square and Shopmobility in Telford Shopping Centre, or by visiting the Box Office at The Place. Tickets are £20 per car (plus £2 admin fee) per film, so whether it’s a romantic evening for two or a fun filled car full of four or more, the price remains the same.

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Set up in 1949 in northern Croatia, the Plitvice Lakes are the oldest national park in the country and the largest, covering close to 300 square kilometres. There, on the edge of the rugged Dinaric Alps, rocks and water have created a unique landscape protected by UNESCO and one of the most impressive karst formations in the world. Yet just 400 years ago, the whole area was inaccessible, draped in mystery and legends from buried treasures to the kind-hearted Black Queen who gave water to the poor. In the 18th century, it was described in turn as ‘five beautiful lakes in the densest wood’ and ‘the devil’s garden’. But those who come here today know that neither is true: there is no devil in this natural paradise but there are 16 beautiful lakes for all to see. The twelve upper lakes and four lower lakes are all connected, divided by natural limestone barriers shaped by water, wind and plants and creating myriad waterfalls. The highest is the aptly named ‘Large Waterfall’, swollen by the Plitvica river and tumbling down 78 metres into the final section of the lower lakes. Just a stone’s throw away, the source of the Korana is said to be the most beautiful in karst country, heading through the canyon towards a bucolic village dozing in flower meadows. Meanwhile, footpaths and single-file boardwalks meander from one magical lake to the next, festooned in waterfalls, canyons and caves, and whatever the crowds, little disturbs the peace but the rumbling of cascades and bird song. There are popular

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viewpoints and secluded corners, steps here and there and for those who want to take it easy, rides on an electric boat across Lake Kozjak or a panoramic train in the upper levels. But nothing beats a leisurely stroll where lush scenery and fresh air quieten mind, body and soul. The lakes beckon, more bewitching the closer you are. Azure, silvery grey, deep blue or emerald green, shimmering in the sun or mirroring a darkening sky, they are for ever changing as light and shade filter through the abundant foliage along the banks. The lower lakes glitter through a rocky canyon, the upper lakes nestle among forested slopes rising to 1,279 metres. Mediterranean and Alpine plants mingle with fir, spruce and beech and in the remote areas of the north-west, trees are up to 700 years old. Over 1,100 plant species have been recorded in the park, including 75 endemic and 55 different orchids. Gentians and lilies add colour in the undergrowth and grassy bells and wild hyacinths grow alongside endangered species such as the carnivorous round leaf sundew. Spring heather, beard grass and mint are also found along the lakes where maple and sumac trees turn all shades of red and gold in autumn. Wild cats, lynx, deer and wolves all live in the park but the brown bear has become the true symbol of the Plitvice Lakes. Yet visitors on a day trip from the beach are far more likely to spot the butterflies, an Orange Tip, a Painted Lady, a Red Admiral, to name just a few, and at least some of the 105 species of birds, woodpeckers, grebes, larks, finches and others, or perhaps a rare golden eagle hovering in the thermals high above the glistening lakes.

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Don't Try to Hide

FROM POOR HEARING

When did you last mishear someone’s name, fail to follow the plot of a TV drama or ask someone to repeat something they said, two or three times? According to the website NHS Choices, there are approximately four million people in the UK with hearing loss who could benefit from wearing hearing aids, but who either ignore their condition or refuse to do anything about it. An occasional hearing lapse – particularly in a noisy environment - may not be a cause for concern, but if you regularly experience difficulties you should probably seek help. However, while most people are happy to accept treatment for poor eyesight and impaired mobility, many are reluctant to do so when it comes to their hearing. So why is it so hard for us to admit to hearing problems?

As a society we have become much more compassionate about aging issues such as memory loss and dementia, but sadly there is still a tendency to regard age-related deafness as something of a joke. Carry out an online search for “hard of hearing old man” or “hard of hearing old woman” and you’ll find exaggerated images of senior citizens, hands cupped round ears, looking angry or hopelessly confused. It doesn’t help that the models who pose for these shots, clad in grey wigs and brandishing ear trumpets, are often years younger. We wouldn’t dream of creating caricatures of people with poor eyesight, so why do we pick on those who find it hard to hear? Human beings often use humour to defuse their fears and it may simply be that deafness frightens us more than other age-related health issues. Hearing loss can be profoundly isolating, leading sufferers to lose confidence and become withdrawn. Not only that, research has shown that it can lead to cognitive impairment and depression. No wonder, then, that so many of us are in denial about our hearing problems, inventing reasons why we missed a vital piece of information: “They’re always mumbling on TV” or “The doorbell’s playing up”. Although you may want to hide your condition from loved ones, it’s not a secret that can be kept forever. When people lose their hearing they not only tend to retreat from normal social interaction, they also force others to work much harder to communicate with them. Hearing impairment in one individual can affect their whole family and the longer they leave it, the less chance there is that they will be able to adapt to using a hearing aid. Hearing experts such as Louise Hart from Action on Hearing Loss agree that the sooner you start to use an aid, the more you’ll get out of it. She believes that many people are put off wearing aids because it will make them look old, but points out that modern devices are a great improvement on those that were available even a decade ago. “Not only do today’s digital hearing aids work better than the older analogue ones, they’re also much smaller and neater than they used to be,” she says.

Choosing a hearing aid Hearing aids are powered by tiny batteries and nowadays almost all models are digital, rather than analogue. You can choose between several different types, depending on your personal tastes and needs. The Behind-the-Ear (BTE) model does what it says: resting behind the ear, it transmits sound through either an earmould or a small, soft tip that enters the ear canal. In-the-Ear (ITE) sits in the ear canal and the shell of the ear, while In-the-Canal (ITC) fits inside the ear canal with its working parts in the earmould. The Completely-in-theCanal (CIC) fits deeper into your ear canal than an ITC aid. You can obtain hearing aids through the NHS. However it’s worth bearing in mind that the ITE, ITC and CIC models mentioned above are not standard issue for the NHS, although they may be available in certain circumstances. You’ll have a wider choice if you buy privately, but this can be a more costly option. Fears that NHS models may be old-fashioned, unsightly or less efficient are unfounded, according to Louise Hart, who adds: “The NHS can procure high-quality digital hearing aids. For most situations, they perform very well and the waiting time to get one is short.” If you or someone you know is worried about their hearing, try the free online hearing test at www.actiononhearingloss. org.uk. If you’d like to know more about hearing loss, the charity Hearing Link can help by providing information, services and support. Visit www.hearinglink.org or telephone 0300 111 1113. Hearing loss can be worrying for you and your family, but don’t let outdated prejudices prevent you from getting help. In future there’s no reason why using a hearing aid shouldn’t be just as acceptable as wearing a pair of reading glasses.

by Kate McLelland

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Alzheimer's

HOW WE CAN FIGHT BACK

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia in the UK, affecting over 500,000 people - and public awareness is higher than ever, thanks partly to Terry Pratchett’s wellpublicised diagnosis and death. But as we welcome Dementia Awareness Week (May 15th-21st), are we any closer to understanding Alzheimer’s causes - and preventing or curing it? What Causes Alzheimer’s?

lifestyle choices, seek treatment for depression, and wear a helmet when biking or engaging in hazardous pursuits to reduce risk of head injury. Although more research is required, recent studies suggest risk can also be reduced by: • Sleeping on your side rather than your back or stomach, allowing the brain to remove waste products more efficiently. • Getting enough sleep. • Reducing your stress. • Staying sociable and avoiding loneliness. • Following the MIND diet: plenty of vegetables (in particular, green leafy ones), along with nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil and wine (in moderation), and limiting intake of red meats, butter, hard margarine, cheese,

In Alzheimer’s patients, betaamyloid protein builds up to form ‘plaques’ or ‘tangles’ in the brain, preventing nerve cell connections and eventually causing loss of brain tissue. There is also a neurotransmitter shortage.

pastries, sweets, and fried or fast foods.

These problems produce dementia symptoms such as memory loss, behaviour changes and a decreased ability to process information and stimuli, which increase in number and severity over time.

Can We Cure Alzheimer’s?

Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s?

Cognitive Stimulation: enjoyable activities that stimulate thinking and encourage engagement.

Some risk factors for Alzheimer’s are unavoidable. Alzheimer’s is more common if: • You’re over 65 (occurrence rapidly increases over 85). • There is a family history of Alzheimer’s or you carry the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene or MTHFD1L gene. Other genes are specifically responsible for rare, early-onset Alzheimer’s (although this is not solely hereditary). • You have Down’s syndrome, which can cause amyloid plaque build-up in the brain. • •You’re a woman – even accounting for your longer lifespan, although it’s not clear why. Avoidable risk factors: • Excessive alcohol intake. • Heart disease risk factors such as smoking (including passive smoking), lack of exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and being overweight. • A lack of mental activity - so keep your mind active by reading, playing strategic games (e.g. chess) or completing word puzzles. Diabetes, depression and head injury also increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. While not necessarily ‘avoidable’, you can lower your chance of developing depression and diabetes through

Not yet. However, there are treatments to alleviate symptoms.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): to help sufferers discuss concerns and adopt more positive ways of thinking. Alternative Therapies: such as aromatherapy, massage or music therapy. Drug treatments: cholinesterase inhibitors such as Donepezil (Aricept), Galantamine (Reminyl) and Rivastigmine (Exelon) increase levels of the neurotransmitter acetycholine, They can sometimes improve brain function in sufferers with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s. For severe Alzheimer’s (or moderate Alzheimer’s, unresponsive to cholinesterase inhibitors), Memantine (Ebixa or Axura) may slow the decline in brain function. Medicines to reduce depression, agitation, anxiety and aggression may also be given.

Hope for the Future Researchers are working on Alzheimer’s prevention, identification of further genetic markers and potential treatments such as ultrasound waves and drugs already used for diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Frozen Shoulder Frozen Shoulder is an extremely painful condition in which the shoulder is completely or partially unmovable (stiff). Frozen shoulder often starts out of the blue, but may be triggered by a mild injury to the shoulder or shoulder surgery. The condition usually goes through three phases, starting with pain (Freezing phase), then stiffness (Frozen stage) and finally a stage of resolution (Thawing) as the pain eases and most of the movement returns. This process may take up to two or more years. The lining of the shoulder joint, known as the 'capsule', is normally a very flexible elastic structure. Its looseness and elasticity allows the huge range of motion that the shoulder has. With a frozen shoulder this capsule (and its ligaments) becomes inflamed, swollen, red and contracted. The normal elasticity is lost and pain and stiffness develop. A secondary frozen shoulder can also occur when there is an underlying change in the way some shoulder muscles (rotator cuff) are working or if a nerve from the neck has not been sending effective messages to the shoulder. As you have restricted movement of the arm, the capsule is not moved sufficiently and frozen shoulder symptoms develop. Common complaints associated with the condition include difficulty sleeping on the affected shoulder, reaching actions and limited hand behind the back movements, especially when dressing.

A primary frozen shoulder can get better on its own over many years. However as the pain and restriction of movement can be very limiting of daily activities most people seek health care advice. The treatment required depends on the severity of the pain and stiffness. Physiotherapy to minimise further stiffness and help regain range of movement, medication for the pain, joint injections or surgery are among the options to consider in managing this condition. In all the Physiotherapy can be very effective in treating frozen shoulder, so if the description above is familiar to you and you are experiencing problems then for an assessment or free advice call 01952 462330, Email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk

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Preparing for Summer With Summer just around the corner, we can no longer hide away under layers of winter woollies so to help get you ready for the warmer weather here are some oils, hair dyes and (ouch) waxing.

neutralise brassiness and protect my colour. Finally, the intensive conditioner undoes some of the damage caused by my highlighting habit. Plus, as the range starts at just £3.19 in Boots, it doesn’t break the bank.

We beauty writers tend to focus on new launches. We’re a bit like magpies – easily distracted by new shiny things. But I thought I’d celebrate an underrated classic – Fenjal. Just a whiff of the bath oil conjures up images of my grandma, who’s used it since I was tiny. I’m reminded of her every time I open my Fenjal Classic Shower Oil, £5.49, but that’s not the only reason I love it. Packed with natural oils, including grapeseed and soy, it leaves my skin feeling really soft and lightly scented.

As mentioned, my hair is feeling a little hard-done-by at the moment, so I’m giving it a rest from bleaching. Instead, I’m using Naturtint, £10.99, to refresh the colour and cover the grey. Probably the gentlest homecolour on the market, Naturtint doesn’t contain any ammonia, parabens, SLS, mineral oils, paraffin, or silicones, so it doesn’t damage my hair. It’s also enriched with plant and seed oils, so leaves my locks really shiny.

I’m a big fan of botanical oils and use at least one every day. On my ‘to-buy’ list is andiroba oil. And it’s not just me; according to Lorraine Dallmeier of Formula Botanica, this golden Central American oil has ‘attracted great interest from the cosmetic industry in recent years for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.’ She explains, ‘This oil will nourish your dry and sensitive skin and as an added bonus, it will also repel insects, which makes it an ideal choice for packing when you go on your summer holiday!’ Fancy learning more about natural oils? Formula Botanica has a wide range of online courses, teaching students how to select and blend natural skincare ingredients. Light coloured hair can easily look dull and lifeless, so my goto hair shampoo this month is the PRO:VOKE Touch Of Silver Brightening Shampoo. I start by prepping with the Pre-Toning Primer, which adds shine and smooths cuticles. The shampoo’s violet pigment then helps to

I’ve hauled my summer clothes out of the loft, and my thick tights have been banished to the back of the drawer for another few months. Unfortunately, that means there’s no escaping the need to regularly de-fuzz. If you’re brave enough to wax, Parissa Warm Wax, £12.99, is one of the simplest ways to ensure hair-free legs for longer. The wax is easy to melt in the microwave, and the fabric strips are strong enough to reuse a few times. (Tip: dust a fine layer of baby powder over your skin before waxing, as it helps to make the wax easier to remove.)

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A TOUCH OF INDULGENCE

Work and family demands can make it pretty difficult to find time to treat ourselves. Thankfully, our top picks this month make indulgence easy. I have very dry skin, so tend to use rich body butters. But sometimes I like something a bit lighter, that doesn’t take half an hour to sink in.

Odylique’s Rose Velvet Body Lotion, £29,

has proven a godsend. It’s a powerhouse of botanical ingredients, including aloe, avocado, cocoa bean, coconut and rose petals, smells gorgeous and absorbs quickly. My skin just drinks it up,

and feels much softer and more hydrated for the rest of the day. Plus, as it’s 100% natural (93% organic), it’s gentle enough to use on even my daughter’s sensitive skin. Continuing on with the rose theme, another of my beauty

Mixtress’s It’s All Roses Toner, £10.95. I find most toners too drying for my skin, but this one essentials at the moment is

is really hydrating. The main ingredient is rose water, from petals

that have been steamed to extract the oil and juice. Unsurprisingly, it smells beautiful and is perfect for freshening up on a hot day. I like to keep it to hand to spritz if my skin feels dried out by central heating or air-conditioning. It’s great at removing any last traces of makeup, and leaves skin feeling wonderfully soft.

Akamuti’s Sweet Orange Facial Cleanser, £7, is one of my all-time favourites. I try a lot of cleansers as a beauty writer, but

The sweet orange oil works as a natural exfoliator, to wipe away

dead skin cells and leave me with softer, ‘glowier’ skin. Other natural oils, including sweet almond and olive oil, ‘feed’ my skin and leave it softer and plumper. It’s effective at removing makeup (including mascara), but gentle enough for even my sensitive skin. Plus, a little goes a long way, so it’s superb value for money. A new lipstick always feels like a real indulgence. More so than a mascara or pretty much any other cosmetic product. A pop of colour and I’m set for whatever lies ahead that day.

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Plantscription Powerful Lifting Overnight Mask, £52, by Origins does just that. As that makes it easier.

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Staying In

OR LEAVING THE EU

What are the implications for your personal finances? With so much speculation about the economic implications of leaving the EU, you are probably wondering what the effect will be on your personal finances, whether we stay or go. The problem is there’s a lack of hard data or previous experience on which to model financial predictions for leaving the EU, so clear judgement is already hampered. David Cameron’s negotiations at the summit earlier this year mean that we retain the pound if we stay in Europe, and won’t be forced into adopting the euro at any future point. Many top business people and political figures are campaigning strongly to leave, and envision a more stable UK having regained our independence - negotiating trade deals on our own terms, and taking back the control we once had.

So what issues should we be thinking about?

To provide a clearer picture of the issues involved when thinking about the pound in your pocket, we’ve covered a few of the areas that would experience the biggest impact should we exit, as well as providing some of the expert opinions aired in the media over the last few months on: • The value of the pound. • The state of the property market. • Fuel prices. • Flight and travel costs. • Data roaming charges.

A majority vote to leave the EU

The value of sterling At the start of 2016, sterling fell to its lowest level for 10 years against the dollar, largely due to the uncertainty surrounding our membership of the European Union. In general, a weaker sterling brings higher inflation and reduced purchasing power for consumers, but low value might only be an issue during the transition period rather than in the long-term. Ratings agency, Moody’s, have also suggested the UK’s strong credit rating could be put at risk if we leave the EU, but as we mentioned earlier, opinions aren’t based on hard evidence as there’s no data on which to model an outcome. Others have suggested that being independent of Europe would allow us to forge our own way without impedance, taking more control over how sterling fares in the markets. In fact, former CBI leader, John Longworth, recently expressed his personal view that the UK’s future would be “brighter” if we left Europe. The property market Earlier this year, online estate agents eMoov surveyed 1,000 homeowners about the impact of an exit on property prices. 55% of people thought an exit would affect the price of their property with 34% of this number suggesting that it could increase the value of their home.1 eMoov say that, rather than an exit from Europe directly affecting the UK property market, the accompanying general

economic uncertainty might dissuade would-be purchasers from making such a huge financial decision, which could then reduce overall demand. Fuel prices The Automobile Association claims that petrol prices would rise by nearly 19p per litre soon after an exit vote.2 Their calculation was based on a report by Goldman Sachs, which estimated a 20% fall in the value of the pound, and a tripling of oil prices. If this sounds like a huge increase you might be right; however, the RAC suggests that even if sterling did fall in value, fuel prices would not be dramatically affected by the drop. Cost of travel Dame Carolyn McCall, CEO of easyJet, has warned that the cost of travel would rise steeply if we exit the EU, and it would mean the end of cheap flights. Others suggest a less severe impact for holidaymakers, saying that a fall in local prices within many countries would compensate for the drop in sterling value. Again, even if a drop in the value of the pound does occur, there’s no reason to believe that it would be a long-term problem. Data roaming charges The cost of using mobile phones and other devices abroad could increase significantly if we leave the EU. This is because the arrangement to reduce extortionate data roaming fees once charged by UK providers may no longer be valid if we are not part of the European Union. It is thought unlikely that a similar agreement could be reached by an independent UK.

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At the EU summit in February, David Cameron secured ‘special status’ for the UK in Europe. This includes exemption from the ‘ever closer union’ which would involve greater political integration of member states - one of the original intentions of the EU’s founders. The Prime Minister also attained specific recognition that the euro was not the sole currency within the Union, protecting the existence of sterling now and in the future. Financial regulation by Europe is expected to continue, however, and this is one of the major issues for those wanting to exit. Author and property expert, Kate Faulkner, believes that growth of the property market would continue if we were to stay in Europe, but this would be at a reasonable level rather than a return of the unsustainable price rises that we’ve seen in the past. https://www.lovemoney.com/news/50954/brexit-eu-in-out-referendumproperty-prices-petrol-pensions-air-fares-jobs http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/mortgages-bills/what-a-brexit-couldmean-for-our-money-11364042606186 https://www.emoov.co.uk/news/2016/02/23/brexit-could-see-uk-houseprices-drop-by-5/ 1

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Your employer goes into administration The process of administration provides a breathing space for your employer to obtain professional advice, and consider all possible options to save the company. They may be experiencing temporary cash flow problems, in which case there’s a chance the business could be sold on. If this happens, the first 14 days are crucial for employees. • If you’re made redundant during this period, you become an ‘ordinary creditor’ and are placed at the bottom of the list for payment. • If you’re retained as an employee after the initial 14-days, this makes you a ‘preferential creditor’ and puts you in a better position financially if you’re made redundant later on.

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The National Insurance Fund (NIF) The National Insurance Fund holds cash reserves that cover payments including redundancy, salary and holiday pay. You may be entitled to make a claim in this way if: • You’ve not been able to obtain full payment as a preferential creditor. • You were made redundant during the first 14 days of administration. • The company was liquidated straight away. At the time of writing, the limit on payments via the National Insurance Fund is £475 per week, with £14,250 being the maximum amount of statutory redundancy pay available in each case.

When the period of administration ends The worst-case scenario at the end of administration is that the company closes down. All jobs will be lost, but you may be eligible to claim the redundancy pay mentioned above, depending on certain criteria. You must have worked for your employer for a continuous period of two years in order to be eligible, with the amount due being based on your weekly pay, age, and the length of time that you’ve worked at the same place.

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Keeping Pace It all started when I overheard a conversation between a group of young friends in their twenties as they googled for an app, then uploaded a blog. It struck me that someone who had been on a desert island since the 1980s would have absolutely no idea what they were talking about. The islander would not only puzzle over the plethora of new words that have appeared since that time: he or she might also be confused to find that some words have entirely changed their meaning. For instance, “sad” was once exclusively used to describe someone who was unhappy, but now it also means pathetic. Other words that have enjoyed a similar meaning makeover include “wicked”. Up to the late ‘80s wicked meant very bad, but after that time it became a slang term for very good. However this slang usage has now fallen out of fashion and today’s teenagers are finding new words - such as “sick” or “ape” - to express approval. It’s easy to blame the modern era for these strange fluctuations in our language, but while the digital age can be held responsible for many of our new words, there is nothing new in the way humans transform meaning to suit different circumstances.

Opposites attract “Nice”, “awful” and “silly” are all words that have undergone a similar transformation to “wicked”. “Nice” was derived from the Latin word nescius (meaning ignorant) but by the 14th century it had begun to mean foolish or simple. In the 18th century its usage changed again, coming close to our modern meaning. At around the same period “awful” was generally used to describe something that inspired wonder (awful = full of awe) but over the centuries it acquired a negative connotation. “Silly” originally meant worthy, or blessed, but through Christian teachings the word became associated with the poor and vulnerable. Unfortunately “silly” was eventually subverted to mean weak or foolish.

Actions speak louder …? Even words describing precise actions can be subject to change. For example, if you “quelled” someone in olden times, the result would be fatal. To quell meant to kill, rather than simply subdue. In the Tudor age, to “flirt” was to make a brisk or jerky movement – typically, flicking something away. Somehow that became connected with the idea of playing with a

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An ever-expanding dictionary Anyone who believes that the English language is set in stone need only do a little research to discover that it is more like shifting sand. Even the official guardians of our mother tongue have recently found it hard to keep up. The digital age has seen a huge increase in the number of new words being generated and the process of their official adoption has accelerated, too. Previously Oxford University Press (OUP) took two to three years before it considered adding a word to the Oxford English Dictionary, but nowadays their web collection of words is updated every three months. Once OUP has evidence of a word like “selfie” being used in different contexts, it then becomes a candidate for inclusion in one of their dictionaries. Each year the most significant or important of these new words is included in print. Of course, not everyone is happy with the way the English language is evolving and many blame the USA for exporting expressions such as “to google” (created to describe an online search). But anyone who makes a complaint about language nowadays should be aware that they are part of a long tradition. Sir John Cheke (1514-1557) was a classical scholar who objected to Greek words such as “chaos” and “specimen” being added to the English vocabulary. He wrote: “I am of this opinion that our own tung should be written cleane and pure, unmixt and unmangeled with borowing of other tunges”. Professor Anne Curzan, an American historian of the English Language, believes that language should be allowed to evolve freely. She cites portmanteau words such as “shopaholic”, that combine two separate words into one word with a single meaning, as evidence of the creativity involved in linguistic development. For example “affluenza” describes the dissatisfaction of someone suffering from excessive consumerism, whereas “frenemy” refers to a supposed friend who is behaving more like a foe. If he were alive today, I have no doubt that John Cheke would disapprove. But perhaps he - and everyone else who seeks to stop language from evolving - should just … chillax.

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Council Launches Festival Telford Telford & Wrekin Council have launched Festival Telford – three seasons of events across the borough that have been boosted by a £56,000 grant from Arts Council England. Telford is the place to be during the spring, summer and autumn of 2016 with an entertaining calendar of events lined up to be enjoyed by both residents and visitors.

However, there are also a number of events that are being organised by Telford & Wrekin Council during the course of the next few months. A busy 2016 kicked off with a community celebration event in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site and was followed on April 2 by Spring Into The Park – a celebration of Telford Town Park being voted the best park in the UK in the Fields In Trust awards. May 30 will see the return of the hugely popular Drive In Movie when film fans will be able to relax in the comfort of their own car and enjoy a classic movie. It is taking place in Telford Shopping Centre’s Red Oak car park (by McDonalds) and features three films. Despicable Me 2 will be shown from 2pm, ‘80s classic Dirty Dancing will be on screen from 5.30pm and the recently released Star Wars: The Force Awakens film will finish off the evening, from 8.30pm. July 16 will see the first event to directly benefit from the support from Arts Council England in the shape of the Carnival of Giants. This community inspired event will build on alast years first carnival. This year Telford & Wrekin Council is looking to increase the scale and spectacle of the event, with a parade of giant creatures heading to Southwater led by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This will be followed by fun for all the family in the Telford Town Park QEII Fields In Trust Arena. The Telfood Feastival (correct spelling), a first for Telford, takes place on Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31 and brings over 130 local, home grown exhibitors from across the region for a weekend of foodie fun. The action does not stop with the onset of autumn either.

Saturday September 3 sees the Town Park host T Picnic - a world Picnic and music day. This event celebrates world cultures and food while showcasing music, dance, food and scents from around the world. This is an event for all the senses.

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The following day, Sunday September 4, sees another first for Telford Town Park with an event that promises to be visually spectacular.

In partnership with West Midlands Kite Festival we will see the first ever Kite Festival in Telford Town Park. There will be pop up kite making workshops in the lead up to it and the day itself will see the air filled with colourful kites. Families will be encouraged to bring a picnic or visit a range of food traders on the day as they enjoy the skies being transformed by hundreds of kites. The third event to benefit directly from funding from Arts Council England will be the new River Festival, which will incorporate the annual World Heritage Festival, in Ironbridge on September 17. This will showcase 30 years of the Ironbridge Gorge being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The council’s arts team will be working with internationally recognised art companies to create a unique spectacle in the gorge, focusing around the Iron Bridge itself and the River Severn. Councillor Shaun Davies, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for Customer Services, said: “We have already made a fantastic start to the 2016 events calendar with the community day in Ironbridge and the hugely successful Spring Into The Park event. “Going forward we have an action packed few months of spring, summer and autumn events lined up. Our aim is to create a series of vibrant and exciting events, showcasing the culture and diversity that Telford has to offer." Councillor Liz Clare, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for Leisure Services and Culture, said: “We are very grateful to Arts Council England for having the vision to support us with funding which means our original programme of events will be greatly enhanced. “It enables us to offer a lot more for residents and visitors alike to enjoy – Telford is definitely the place to be!”

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Costumed actors from Sundial Theatre Company will perform scenes from their own version of a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery at 11.30am and 2.30pm. The legendary detective and his trusty sidekick Dr Watson were created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late Victorian era and this light-hearted take on his classic mysteries is certain to raise a smile. Then put your own detective skills to the test by following a cryptic trail set by criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty, Holmes’ arch enemy, solve the clues and win a prize.

ON FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY 19TH JUNE Dad can also pit his strength in a tug of war on The Green at 1.30pm, or why not buy him a pint and pork pie and join in the lively sing-a-long in the New Inn pub. Other family activities throughout the day include candle dipping in the Goods Shed using Victorian techniques to make multicoloured candles to take home and a ride on the horse-drawn bus between 1.30pm and 3pm. Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. A great value Annual Passport Ticket allowing unlimited entry into all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums costs £25 per adult, £20 for seniors, £15 for children under 18, £68 for a family of two adults and all their children and £50 for a family with one adult; under 5s free (t&c's apply); Passports can also be bought online in advance saving 10% and individual entry tickets are available at each museum. Activities and workshops vary day-to-day and some carry an extra charge. For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk.

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devices. You can also program certain events to take place automatically, for example - you can turn off your lights, lock all of the doors and turn the thermostat down. Professional installation is required but the ease of use makes this one of the best home automation systems currently available. There’s a catch, of course. Because this is all brand new technology, it’s quite expensive - so if you fancy a Bluetoothenabled DeLonghi coffee machine that you can command from the sofa, it’ll cost £1,500. Even relatively simple devices can be expensive, so for example smart plugs for remotely turning things on and off cost around £40, while a starter kit of three Philips Hue bulbs and a hub will set you back £149. Upgrading from Sky+HD to Sky Q costs from £99 to £249 and then comes in at £56 per month.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Both Apple and Google have bet on home automation as one of the next big things, so they’re encouraging firms to make even more smart devices - although inevitably, Apple and Google’s systems aren’t compatible with one another so you need to pick sides. That’ll change in the longer term, because it’s in nobody’s interest to have rival, incompatible systems for such basics as light switches and heating controls, but at the moment it’s really important to check compatibility - so for example if you want to control smart home technology via an Apple iPhone or Apple Watch, you should look for devices that support Apple’s HomeKit. If you don’t, you could end up in a situation where you need a different app for each smart home product you buy, which is hardly making things simple. If you’re wondering what’s so smart about smart home technology, the answer is that by connecting different things together you can make interesting things happen. For example, Philips’ Hue bulbs work with Apple’s Siri voice recognition, so you can say “Hey Siri! Set scene to movie!” and the lights will change. Nest learns your habits to work out the best times and temperatures for heating your home, and can talk to your phone, see that you’re heading home from work and make sure the house is nice and toasty for your arrival. Sky’s latest Sky Q system can send video - including your recordings - from your Sky box to any other room in the house, or to your phone or tablet when you’re far from home. Control4 is a smart home automation system to control lighting, entertainment, security, energy, and other connected

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Enjoy a summer evening on the home front as Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, travels forwards to the 1940s with vintage entertainment, activities and characters from the World War II era at ‘Blitz Hill’ on Saturday, 18th June. The blackout has been lifted for this one night only. Dress up in your finest 1940s civilian costume, pencil-on your stocking seams, grab your ration book and get ready to ‘make do and mend’ at this fantastic fun event.

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Leader to Step Down Telford & Wrekin Council leader Kuldip Sahota has announced he is to step down from his position in May. Councillor Sahota has been leader of the Council since May 2011 and will resign from the position prior to Telford & Wrekin’s Annual General Meeting on 26 May when the Council will elect a new leader.

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"That list is a long one - the hugely successful Southwater development, securing the MoD Fulfilment centre at Donnington for the borough, halving youth unemployment, regenerating many areas such as Brookside, Hadley and Hollinswood, putting this Council on a much more commercial footing and leading the way with initiatives, such as our solar farm and Nuplace homes for private rent that will earn new income and help limit the impact of cuts in Government Grant.

Councillor Sahota said: "The last five years has seen this Council achieve an incredible amount against a backdrop of the deepest cuts to council budgets ever and the probably the toughest financial outlook this Council has ever faced. "I joined this Council aged 50 and next month I mark my 65th birthday. I feel it is the right time to hand the reins on to a new leader who can continue to move this Council forward in a very challenging climate. "I am very proud of what Telford & Wrekin has achieved since 2011.

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"At the same time we have done so much to make this borough a place that attracts and wins business, where economic growth is outstripping the regional and national figures, and to make Telford and Wrekin a place that is a destination for all the right reasons. "I look forward to passing this baton on and to ensure that this Council keeps working for the borough and its residents. I will continue to serve the Council in anyway the new leader feels I am able to. "After the AGM in May I will continue to represent the Council’s Malinslee and Dawley Bank ward."

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Mentor Link provides one to one social and emotional support to vulnerable and distressed children and young people by providing them with a volunteer Mentor or Counsellor. The Mentors listen to, befriend and support young people with the aim of creating a more positive attitude towards themselves and their learning. The mentoring helps the young people build a positive future and their well-being forms the focus of our service. Formed in 2002 the charity now mentors around 450 young people each year across the West Midlands, and are recruiting more volunteers to work in the Telford area for 30 minutes to an hour once a week.

Luke’s story … When my Mum took her own life, I didn’t see my Dad, and my Grandparents live abroad. Mentor Link gave me and my sister a Mentor Julie who comes into school each week to make sure we are okay. (Luke aged 9 years)

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Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy.

Conspiracy – Iain Gale

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Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained. Well-researched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape.

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50 Evening Adventures – Tim, Kerry, Ella and Amy Meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family. There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside. Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can be carried out for free, or very cheaply.

The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography – Dave Myers and Si King If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest and laughout -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it.

The Den Book – Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Packed with creative inspiration, The Den Book is full of ideas to encourage Dad to get outside and have fun with the kids (or grandkids). Whether they want a forest hideaway, a fairy tent or a full-on fort, instructions are easy to follow, and many of the dens don’t require any special materials. Published by Frances Lincoln, it costs £12.99, so you should have enough funds left over to invest in some tarpaulin and twine.

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A team of uniformed players lined up to bowl on a perfectly manicured green is one of the most evocative sights of the summer. Lawn Bowls is a gently-paced team game that – like cricket matches on the village green – seems to reflect a British way of life that has barely changed in hundreds of years. However, if you have always thought that outdoor bowls is a sport that is exclusive to the United Kingdom, you may be surprised to hear that the game is also played in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa.

Lawn Bowls has become popular for two main reasons: it’s a highly social activity, offering a strong sense of camaraderie within the club itself and the potential to develop wider networks through inter-club matches. It is also accessible to new members, being one of the easiest team sports to pick up (although regulars will tell you it takes time and skill to perfect the techniques required). The game is played in singles, pairs, triples and four player teams. Players use weighted bowls known as ‘woods’ that are heavier on one side, giving them a bias. The bowls are rolled along a flat grass bowling green towards a smaller ball, or jack, with points scored for the woods that stop closest to the jack. The team captain (or ‘skipper’) always plays last and takes responsibility for directing the team’s shots and tactics. It sounds simple, and it is, but the game also relies on precision, patience and – occasionally, when a player drives to dislodge an opponent’s ball from the jack – power. The history of playing bowls goes back to medieval times and the world’s oldest surviving bowling green, in Southampton, was first used in 1299. The best known historical reference to the sport is probably the story about Sir Francis Drake playing bowls on Plymouth Hoe as the Spanish Armada approached the coast: he was so absorbed in play he is said to have insisted on finishing the game, claiming that he would still have time to beat the Spaniards. While this story may not be strictly true, it serves to highlight the addictive qualities of the game: apprentices, labourers and servants were banned from playing bowls by successive English kings because it was thought to distract men from their duties and lead them into dissolute company. Nowadays England is said to have more than 400,000 bowlers, while Scotland has approximately 100,000. Successful clubs can go on to compete at national and even international level: the World Outdoor Bowls Championships for men and women is held every four years and the next event will take place in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 28 November to 16 December 2016. Despite its status as one of Great Britain’s most popular sports, up to now Lawn Bowls has had the reputation of being more suitable for the older generation. That view has recently been challenged by an upsurge of interest in Barefoot Bowls, a

relatively new Australian variant of the game that has attracted more young people to play. Many Australian clubs have been happy to relax their dress code and membership rules in order to appeal to the next generation of players. Barefoot Bowls uses four players per team with a game length of between 30-60 minutes, although the main objective – to get your bowls as close to the jack as possible – remains the same. In this country Barefoot Bowls has been promoted as a street sport and a tournament held in London last year drew a crowd of more than 150 students and young professionals. Another more traditional variant of Lawn Bowls is Crown Green Bowls, which adds an additional level of challenge as it is played on an uneven surface. In France the game of Pétanque is played on a hard dirt or gravel surface, either in public parks or dedicated areas called boulodromes. Hollow metal balls are bowled towards a ‘cochonnet’ (which translates as ‘piglet’), which is the Gallic version of the British jack. Pétanque is surprisingly popular in the UK too, and the English Pétanque Association website (www.englishpetanque.org.uk) lists 16 regions where the sport is played. There are thousands of bowling clubs across the UK where you can pick up the basics and eventually go on to play in leagues if you want to take part at a more serious level. The game can be enjoyed at any age (provided you are reasonably mobile) and you can play all year round, as the sport goes indoors in the winter. No one is said to be more than 15 miles away from their nearest bowling ground, so next time you come across the classic scene of players assembled on a green, don’t just walk on by: find out how you can become involved in one of the country’s best loved sports. You can find details of our local bowling clubs in the 'Local Health, Sport & Fitness Classes' pages which are at the back of this magazine, there is one in Lilleshall and one in Shifnal.

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Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival

30TH APRIL – 8TH MAY 2016

Now in its 11 year, the Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival, Saturday 30th April – Sunday 8th May, is offering nine days of free, varied and rewarding walks in and around Telford’s stunning Ironbridge Gorge, where the Industrial Revolution began over 300 years ago. The 2016 festival will be marking three important anniversaries; its 30 years since the area was designated as a World Heritage Site back in 1986, while the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust, which helps protect and conserve the landscape ensuring it’s accessible to all, begun 25 years ago. The Ironmen and Severn Gilders Morris is also celebrating its 40th anniversary with the 16-mile Ironman Way walk visiting local places that inspired some of their stick dances. The programme of over 50 graded outings is split into two parts; themed walks and family friendly trails that are mostly under six miles, and long hikes more suitable for regular and experienced walkers. These include the opportunity to cover 100 miles in the nine days, or if this is too much of a challenge, is 50 miles more manageable? (There is the opportunity to complete this over the three day Bank holiday weekend or over the whole Festival). Among the new walks for 2016 is the six-mile Madeley Ramble around the fringes and green space of Madeley Parish, and Badger, is it all Black & White. Starting from the Coalport YHA café, this 20 mile hike to the hamlet of Badger returns through the Apley Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Hamilton.

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For the first time the programme includes a social evening event with a Ceilidh, dancing to the local Devil’s Chair band and a hog roast on Saturday, 7th May in the Victoria Hall at Broseley from 7.30pm. To book tickets in advance priced at £10 each visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/227892; they can also be purchased at the door for £12.50, subject to availability.

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new friends, gone to some fantastic places, laughed more than I could possibly imagine, whilst at the same time being part of something that gives so much pleasure to so many people. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir have been spreading happiness with song and laughter for nearly sixty years, why not come along and spend a night with us. Rehearsals are on Thursday, contact Steve for the venue details. 07854 232965 or statbeads@hotmail.com , don’t be afraid.

Then comes the first concert, when the nerves are jingling, but within seconds of the first few bars you realise that the audience are all on your side, they too love music, they too love singing, why else would they be there if not. You relax and find yourself enjoying every minute of the performance, which flies by with exhilaration. Add this to the thought that not only are you helping to raise money for worthwhile causes but you are participating in a very healthy pastime. Well, at least until you get to the pub afterwards. I don’t think there is a down side to joining a choir. You don’t have to read music, if I hadn’t joined I would still be sitting watching the usual drivel on TV, I wouldn’t have made lots of

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BAD NEIGHBOURS 2

Having survived living next door to a rowdy frat house, Mac and Kelly Radner are ready to move on to pastures new, in the hope of a more peaceful existence. When wild and rebellious Shelby forms her own sorority and moves them in next door, their outrageous antics make the couples past issues with the frat house look like child’s play. With the music cranked louder day by day, the continuous partying threatens the sale of Mac and Kelly’s house and they are left with no choice but to call on an unlikely individual to diffuse the situation… Can party boy Teddy Sanders really be trusted to save the day? Release Date: 6th May 2016 Genre: Comedy Cast Members: Chloë Grace Moretz, Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron

ANGRY BIRDS

‘The addictive gaming phenomenon makes its big screen movie debut with an all-star voice cast. The tranquil landscape of Bird Island is home to a clutch of loveably flightless losers. Loner Red (voiced by Horrible Bosses star Jason Sudeikis) has a serious anger management issue and is friends with fellow outcasts Chuck (Frozen’s Josh Gad) and the volatile Bomb (Eastbound and Down’s Danny McBride). However, these three are poised to become unlikely heroes when the island is invaded by a sinister group of pigs. It’s time for Red and his friends to put all their hot-blooded energy to use and save the island once and for all. Release Date: 13th May 2016 Genre: Action, Animated, Comedy, Family Cast Members: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Bill Hader

COMING SOON... X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

The mutants’ greatest battle yet begins in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’, when the oldest and most powerful mutant in history awakens and declares war on the entire human race. He has been worshipped as a god. He has amassed the powers of many other mutants. He is immortal and invincible. He is Apocalypse, and he is disillusioned with the world. He recruits a team of powerful mutants, including Magneto, and plans to cleanse the world and rule over those who remain. Release Date: 20th May 2016 Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction Cast Members: Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy

ME BEFORE YOU

Based on Jojo Moyes' bestselling novel Me Before You. Lou is a simple, small town girl hopping from job to job. Will is a highly publicized businessman who becomes confined to a wheelchair after an accident. These two very different people from very different worlds meet when Will decides life isn't worth living and Lou becomes his caregiver. After a challenging start, their diverse circumstances impact each other in ways they could have never imagined. Release Date: 6th June 2016 Genre: Drama, Romance Cast Members: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Matthew Lewis Please note that release dates are subject to change and some previews may be shown earlier.

Admaston

at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6-9.30pm, Cubs 6.30-8pm, Bollywood Dancing 7.30-8.30pm. Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm, Men’s alpha 7-9pm. Wed: Painting 10-12, T.C.A.T. Public lunch 10.30-1pm, WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight Watchers 6-7.30pm, Beavers 6-8pm, T.C.A.T. Cooking around the world 6-8pm Thu: Coffee morning 10-12.30pm, Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 7.309.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm. Fri: Mini mud pies 10-12, Community cafe 9.30-2pm, Youth club 7.30-9pm If you would like further info. on above visit www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908

Church Aston

Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall. New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall, Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. New members welcome. Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers, outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or 812092 at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates, 2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt.wks), 7-10pm Whist Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes, 7-10pm Whist Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts Sun: 2nd Sun of Mth. Table Top Sale 11-1. Amanda 07905 528438 to book (No sale Aug and Nov is 3rd Sunday). From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons

Dawley

Dawley Traditional Market - Every Friday, Meadow Rd car park. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Christian Fellowship, Christian Worship & Prayer for Healing, Sun 10:30am-12pm at the Dawley Hse, 2 Burton St, Dawley TF4 2ES. Contact Giles Higgins 01952 272961 www. tcfonline.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon: 5-8pm Brownies & Rainbows, Tue: 9.30-11.30 - Stay & play groups for under 5’s Wed: Slimming World at 9.30am, Call Celia on 07575 123666 Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club (3rd Fri each mth) 9am-12pm Table Top Sale

Donnington

Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band Practice nights Wednesdays Asda Donnington. Uke players needed Contact us at: tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162 Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football Club - are looking to recruit male and female players for the 2014/2015 season - if you are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or Saul: 07411 467341. Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.45-9pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 10-11. See website for details or contact us by email: Telford.seacadets@ yahoo.com

Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions. Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128. at Donnington Methodist Church: 2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church (3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you! An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. We don’t expect you to belong to a church.

Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934 Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor. For more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email telfordcentre@wea. org.uk. 1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen Guild meets 7.30pm at the Common Room, Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG Contact 01952 878069.

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Muxton

17th May (Tue) - SOS Fashion Show ffers High Street Fashions at bargain prices. To be held at Edgmond Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £4 are available from Anne 01952 814287 or Liz 01952 272897, club members or at the door. Super Raffle prizes. Proceeds to be donated to Dog A.I.D( Assistance in Disability) and Inner Wheel Charities. Non members are most welcome to an evening of fun and retail therapy. Credit cards are accepted.

Hadley

Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club - Meets every Wednesday at Hadley Learning Centre @ 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: 07834 808943 Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club - at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Sharon on sharon_ collins75@yahoo.com Wrekin and Telford Singers meet at Hadley Methodist church every Friday at 7.30pm. We are a mixed choir with no audition. Visitors wishing to come and listen in are most welcome.

Horsehay

Horsehay and District Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 3rd Mon of each month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call 01952 503535 for more info. Horsehay Methodist Church - coffee morning on Wed 10.30-noon. Parents & toddlers on Fri mornings 10-11.30am. Youth group Fri 7-8.30pm (10 to 14 yr olds) National Organisation of the Widowed - meet every 4th Wednesday of the month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Anyone interested call Keith on 01952 598924 or Doreen on 01952 502551.

Ironbridge

27th - 29th May - Ironbridge Gorge WW2 Event - in Dale End Park, Ironbridge and Ironbridge Town from 10am. Taking the Gorge back to the 1940's with 30 plus re-enacting groups and other attractions including Lancaster Bomber Flypast and Big Band Dance. Free Event excepting dance. Contact 07790 164 622 .

Lawley

Learn to Play Bridge - at Lawley Community Centre. For further information contact Peter Seager on 01952 419999 Lawley WI meet on the 1st Tue of every month at 7.15pm StJohn’s Church Hall at Lawley. For more info. call Jill Gould on 01952 597994.

Lilleshall

Lilleshall Women’s Institute - Open to all age groups - speakers, demonstrations, refreshments and raffle. At Lilleshall Memorial Hall 3rd Tue of month 7.30pm. Guests £2 per session. Contact Francis Taylor 01952 604718

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc. Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall, Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Aneita on 01952 590304.

Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: Painting Club 2-4pm (term time), 4.15om onwards Blue Branches Drama Academy Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 1pm term time), Rainbows - followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly & Beacon 7.45pm Fri: Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Young Embroiderers (Mthly), Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc.. Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc.. If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

17th May (Tue) - U3A Newport - meet 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. Annual General Meeting - members only. Admission £1. 21st Jun (Tue) - U3A Newport - meet 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. J David Bartley returns with "An afternoon of Black Country poetry and banter". Visitors are welcome. Admission £1. 22nd-26th Aug - Summer School for boys and girls aged 7-11 at Adams Grammar Sch. Cost per child for 5 days is £125 with lunch included. For rmore details call 01952 386300 or email: taw705enquiries@adamsgs.org.uk Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice Choir - seeking new members for well established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd Newport. Novices are welcome, come along for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom Jones, just someone who can hold a note and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our website, or call 01952 813267. Shropshire WIldlife Trust (Newport) meet 7.30-9pm on 2nd Tue of month (exc. Dec), Church Aston Church Hall, Newport TF10 9JG. £2 members, £3 non-members, inc. refreshments. The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information. Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off at Card n Play (High Street, Newport), box towards back of the shop. Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.30-9.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly. Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@lovedressmaking.co.uk www.facebook.com/lovedressmaking

Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or just call in. Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu bingo, Fri - dominoes/quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment. Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School - Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:30-3pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989. The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport. Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101. Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Town Brass Band rehearse at Harper Adams University every Wednesday. 7:30 - 9:30pm. All players welcome. Contact via: newportband@ blueyonder.co.uk Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane. All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details. Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www.newportphotoclub.com for details. Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50. Contact Sheila Johnstone 01952 820294 for further details.

Oakengates

Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church Wrockwardine Wood) Oakengates Traditional Market Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934. The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed by refreshments & a chance to chat - open to anyone affected by MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593. Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United Church - 6pm Anchor Boys’, 7pm Junior Boys’ Brigade (Contact: 01952 608007). Fri 7pm Company Section

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open to boys and girls year 7+. (Alan Talbot on 01952 612075) Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

Priorslee

Charity Pub Quiz - last Wednesday of the month, 8pm at Priorslee Flaming Grill. £3 per entry: half to prize pot, half to nominated local charity for that month. More details from Tim Carter tim@podchurch.org.uk Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm -9pm. New venue for 2016, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee.TF2 9NN All abilities welcome, beginners courses and led activities. Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details. Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month. Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome. AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the Flaming Grill, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@btinternet.com Priorslee Lions Chess Club - Monday nights from 7:30pm - The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 7.15pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details. at Redhill Primary School - more details from Tim Carter, tim.carter@podchurch. org.uk: GodStories: Families exploring Bible stories together – craft, drama, story telling, and cake. 1st Sunday of the month, 4:30–6pm. Alpha Cafe: Explore some of the big questions of life together over afternoon tea/coffee. Activities for children. Chilled family Sunday afternoon out. 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month, 4:305:30pm. Sunday Afternoon Thing: Relaxed, family friendly, church get together for worship, prayer and Bible teaching, with PeaPods group for younger children. 3rd Sunday of month, 4:30-6pm.

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Mon-Fri: Little Chicks Pre-School 9am - 3pm Mon: Youth Club 10-15 yrs (6–8pm) Wed: Bridge Club (7pm – 10pm) Fri: Telford Stage School - 5.45pm The community centre is available to hire evenings & weekends. For further info. call 01952 248538.

Shifnal

24th May (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. ‘‘A Talk with a Difference - Fun with Clay’ by Annette and John Christophers. 27th May (Fri) - Ladies Pamper Evening at Shifnal Village Hall 7.30-9.30pm Various beauty treatments available plus cakes, gifts, jewellery, handbags and lots more! Bar available. Entry is £2.50. All proceeds to Shifnal Carnival Committee. More details from Ruth Evans 07790 726182 28th Jun (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. ‘A Day in the Life of a Seaside Hotelier’ by Alan Thornton. Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane, Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year. All Senior Citizens are welcome. Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every

Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4 years and under with their carers welcome. Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon & Wed 6.30 onwards. New members always welcome including beginners or ‘back to tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout the week. Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for juniors. LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people offering friendship and company, activities and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952 879873 Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5. Senior Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim 01952 463211. Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 07805 632225. Shifnal Crime Prevention Panel meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at 8pm at the Park House. Anyone interested in keeping Shifnal’s crime figures low is welcome to attend. Contact 01952 462988 for details. Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details. Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-mens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@ shifnal-ladies-link.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm-9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 9.30am-noon. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day. Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm. Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312. Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome. Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details. St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room. Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat. Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome. St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club - meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull) 1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact Ede Robinson 01952 251467 for further details. Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347)

Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

Telford - Town Centre

Tuesday Group lively discussions in a good humoured atmosphere. Women meeting 10:30 to 12:30 on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Venue subject to change. Contact Brenda on 01952 610939.

Trench

ATC meet at TA Centre, Territorial House, Trench, Telford between 18.45 - 21.30 every Tue & Thu night. Contact number for Sqn 01952 670720

Wellington

18th May - Wellington History Group, meet 7:30pm at at Wellington Library. A talk by Bernie Jone - Shrewsbury & Newport Canals - restoration progress. Free entrance but donations always appreciated. 9th Jul - Telford Stamp, Card and Coin Fair, Belmont Hall, Wellington Centre, Telford, TF1 1LU, 10am to 3pm, free entry, good range of stalls, free valuations, buy and sell, refreshments. Free adjacent car park, train station close by, bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station. Further details from Bob Hemmings, T: 01694-720192. (Tables may be available.) SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. Open each weekend Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm. Last entry to house 4pm. Tea Room closes 4.30pm. Standard N.T. admission charges apply. 13-16 May. Handicraft Weekend. Demonstrations and items from collection on show. 4 Jun Bug Hunting around the garden. 17-20 Jun The Daimler Revealed – a chance to see the 1955 Daimler Regency out of its protective bubble. 1-3 Jul Kaleidoscope Theatre at Sunnycroft. Telford Railway Modellers Group Meets Mon to Thu 7.30-9pm. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, contact John Mason-Morris 0798 312 7434, email morris741@btinternet. com, or visit The Old Church Hall, Severn Drive, Dothill, TF1 3JP. Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo. com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website. S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun.For more info.contact Debbie Skeates 01952 201582 or Jean Larkin 01952 276470. Craft Fair - First Sat of month, at Belmont Hall (top of New Street), 10am - 3pm. Good quality handmade items, refreshments and free entry. Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www.wrekinartspc.com

Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Wellington Civic Centre. Belmont Community Hall in Wellington - meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm - cooked on the premises. All welcome. For further details contact Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409. The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. All girls welcome from 5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952 405178. Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. Visitors welcome. Call 413686 for more info. Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. For more info call 01952 255438.

Other Areas

Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Ketley Community Centre, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877 Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome. Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor. Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail.com, 07791 724827 Learn to Sing - Various FREE workshops available to the MALE voice. Whether you can or can’t sing, don’t know if you can or just like to try it out. Contact Geoff Avis (PRO – Telfordaires) on 0845 463 1618 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm. Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details. Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising, sighted guiding or other volunteer roles, please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838 756 or valerie. jobes@guidedogs.org.uk. Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.org.uk. Temponilla a small S.A.T.B. vocal ensemble meet weekly on Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla. co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details. The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise Nixon 01746 783517 - www.nadfas-wm.org.uk/ wrekin.html Telford and Wrekin Ladies Circle is all about fun and friendship – trying something new, relaxing with friends, fundraising & great days out. If you are between 18-45 and want to know more contact us at: tandwladiescircle@ hotmail.com - 07961 961475 or find us on Facebook. Wrekin Writers meet 3rd Sat of month 9 till noon. Large friendly group that’ll help to motivate you with your writing. Visit www.wrekinwriters.co.uk or call Darren on 01952 405178.

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Local Health, Sport Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.30-7.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.307.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

Admaston

at Admaston House Community Centre: Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm For further info. on above contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908 or visit www. admastonhouse.org.uk

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10am-11am Zumba Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on 07795 225017 Mon 10-11am Zumba (easy) @ Village Hall with Nikki 07967 343728

Dawley

Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had! Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.30-10.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Phoenix Badminton Club meets on Tues 7-9pm at the Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Rd, Telford, TF1 5JU. We support a good club standard of play using feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come along on Club Night or contact Clive Roscoe on 07552 761896. Pilates Mon 7-8pm at Pheonix School. £30 block of 6 or £6 pay-as-you-go. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail.com. Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at Phoenix School, Dawley (TF4 3DZ) Call us on 01952 728179 or visit www. ironmenandseverngilders.org Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking

Donnington

Adult Yoga Classes - Tue evenings, 6:30 7:30pm, Casey's Cordingley Hall, Donnington, £5 per class. All fitness levels/abilities welcome, suitable for complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglitttleford@ btinternet.com

Hadley

Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 10-11:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums. Email: janette-davey@ thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786. Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact - 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For more details contact Peter on 01952 242873.

Horsehay

Slimming World (Wed 9:30am and Thu 5pm & 7pm) at Horsehay Golf Club, Wellington Rd, Horsehay, Telford TF4 3BT Call Paula on 07791 743509

Jackfield

‘Tap into Health’ - EFT tapping workshops. Relief from stress, pain and more. Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at The Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. £5 or whatever you can manage on the day. Caroline 01952 881151 www.carolinerolling. com Mindful Meditation - Sooth mind, body and spirit. £5. At The GorgeTherapy & Training Centre. For more info contact: Diane 01952 881151 www.you-in-mind.co.uk Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – Are you a woman who wants to develop your spiritual knowledge & be connected to other likeminded ladies; then this is for you. 1st Wed of month, cost £7 book Romella 07894812440 The Gorge Therapy Centre , Maws TF8 7LS Cygnus Book Cafe – Come and join a friendly group as we discuss a “spiritual” book of the month - 2nd Tue of month 10-11.30 @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440 Healing Share – For all Reiki and other handson energy practitioners – come and share your healing energy and have some healing yourself – 1st Wed of month & 4th Fri of month. @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440

Ketley

Stretch & Tone Class - Sunday 9-10am at Ketley Community Centre on Holyhead Road. Class is aimed at increasing and maintaining flexibility and can help with joint discomfort too. Classes are £3.50 and MUST be booked in advance due to demand for spaces. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982 Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@yahoo. co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.

Lawley

Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Wed - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Lightmoor Village

at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: Mon: Hatha Yoga 7-8.30pm, drop-in £4 per session. Call/text Emma on 07590 437712 or emabyoga@yahoo.co.uk Wed: Help to Quit Smoking 5.30-6.30pm - for app’s call Rachel 07979 540496 Sat: Dance Classes 9-10.15am (7yrs+), 10.1511am (3-6yrs)

Leegomery

Slimming World - Wed 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Leegomery Community Centre. Call Pam on 07854-896515 for more details.

Lilleshall

Friendly Flat Green Bowling at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, April to Sept – club afternoons on Thursdays at 2:30. Website www. lhbc.fsnet.co.uk or call 01952 463137 or 01952 814671 for further details Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www. mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings. Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons. Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm. For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock - 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members. Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.15-10.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners. Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Madeley

Bootcamp/Interval training classes at Bridal Road, Bridal Court, Madeley. Every Tue & Thu 7-8pm. Suits all fitness levels and great fun. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 Abraham Darby Badminton Club - Social Play every Wednesday 7:15 to 9:15 at Abraham Darby Academy Sports Hall £4 per night. All welcome. Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High Street, Wed at 3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat at 8.30 & 10.30 am.

Muxton

at St John’s Church Muxton: Bumps n Babes (NCT) 1-2:45pm (fortnightly), sessions £1.50 Slimming World (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am) Newport Little Dragons Karate 5.30-6.30pm Thu: Movement Matters (exercise class) Fri: Sequence Dancing 8pm If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Aikido at Burton Borough Sch, Newport. Mondays 7-9pm - Adult classes. Contact sensei@meijyukan.co.uk website www.meijyukan.co.uk T: 0845 678 0091 Body Blitz 6.15-7.15pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk Zumba Gold (easy) Fri 9.30-10.30am @ Cosy Hall Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors. First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www.shropshirekarate.com

& Fitness Classes Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@ yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/yogame4families Pilates Thu 6.45-7.45pm & 8-9pm at the Back & Body Care Clinic. Small classes with increased individual attention. £42 block of 6 sessions. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail.com Zumba @ Cosy Hall, Newport. Tue 6.30-7.30 Contact Nikki: 07967 343728. Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live.co.uk or join us on Facebook. Fit 4 the Future exercise classes (at the studio near Focus). Mon: Jump ‘n Pump 7-8, Tue: Energize 6-7, Bootcamp 7-8, Wed: Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8, Thu: Energize 6-7, Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8. £4.50 per session. Please call Craig for details 07796 426299.

Oakengates

Slimming World (Sat - 9.30am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ). Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com

Overdale

Zumba Classes (£4) - Mon - The Carpenter Centre, Oak Road, Overdale, Telford at 6.307.30 pm. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Priorslee

Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Tue - Antenatal Yoga (5:30-6:30pm), Yoga (7-9pm) For further info. contact us on 01952 248538.

Shifnal

Thu 7-8pm Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut with Nikki 07967 343728 Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet.com. YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.30-6.30pm, CIRCUITS - Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE !!! 01952 460499

Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details. Wed - 10.30-11.30 Dance class - St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & short routines for fitness & pleasure, suitable 50+, £5. Contact Sally 01952 461768 or sallykinn@hotmail.co.uk for term dates. Pilates Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £30 block of 6 or £6 pay-as-you-go. Call Beryl on 01952 462896 or email beryl.feely@gmail. com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - Mon 6.30 to 7.30 for boys aged 8-11, 7.30 to 8.30 for boys aged 12 and 13. Girls coaching and boys aged 14 and 15 Fri 6.30 to 7.30. For details please call Kevin Humphreys 07983 120061. Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard. Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@aol.com or visit www. cerocmidlands.co.uk

St Georges

Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm Yoga Classes - St Georges Sports & Social Club. Fri 10-11am. Classes £3.75 each. Contact Paula: 07709 558017. Email: paularushton2011@gmail.com www.facebook.com/fitnessandflexibility

Stirchley

Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 60’s). Tues 4.45-5.30pm and Sat 2-3pm at Stirchley Recreation Centre. Also Wed 7-8pm at Oakengates Leisure Centre and Fri 5-6pm at Phoenix Academy, Dawley. Novices very welcome. Call Kevin on 01952 825239, Tony on 07837 986059 or Vicki on 01952 618256 for further details.

Telford - Town Centre

AQUABABIES - Swimming lessons for children aged 12 weeks to 3 years. Lessons held at The Park Inn hotel on Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat from 10am. To book your FREE trial lesson contact Lisa on 07598 617442 or Stuart on 01543 572855

Trench

Interval Training class that suits any fitness levels - 6:30 to 7:30pm. At The Labour Club, Gibbons Rd, Trench. Proven to burn more fat than any other form of exercise. Also great fun too! Class costs £3.50. Contact Cheryl 07714 610591.

Wellington

KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@kapaptelford.co.uk or 07737 825263. Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving.com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving.

Slimming World - Wed at TCAT Haybridge Road, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Thu at Wellington Pool, Tan Bank, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome. Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030. Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www. wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 121pm (11-16yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277. Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net). Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Other Areas

Sutton Heights - Music4health singing for all ages and stages every Sat. Fee £10. 11am-12 and sound healing at 2pm-3pm please book before day. Contact Linda 01952 680232 or visit www.lindaangelis.com Telford Green Gym - Want to get and have Fun? Don’t like the Gym try the Green Gym. Improve your fitness and general well being by getting involved in practical conservation. The Telford Green Gym offers activities all over Telford On Tue, Wed and Thu. Contact The healthy Lifestyles Hub 01952 382582 Arriba Wellness Club - Community Weight Loss Challenge at Fitness First, Telford. Call Lisa Harris on 07580 434325. Yoga for Pregnancy in Albrighton - Weekly classes every Mon 8-9.15pm. Gentle exercise from weeks 15-40 of your pregnancy. Methodist Church Hall, High St, Albrighton WV7 3JA. Classes from £7. Call Rebecca Jenks on 07890 543 508.

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Dementia Awareness Day Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire is marking National Dementia Awareness Week, 15th – 21st May, by inviting those living with dementia and their carers to come and enjoy a visit to Blists Hill Victorian Town on Friday, 20th May at a very special price of just £5 per couple. Whether living at home or in care people with dementia are at risk of becoming isolated and lonely. Their carers often suffer from the same lack of contact with others, as they feel they have fewer opportunities to engage with the community. The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are an ideal place to get out of the house and meet other people in a safe and welcoming environment. As members of the Dementia Action Alliance and the Safe Places Scheme, and with many staff being Dementia Friends, the Ironbridge Gorge Museums do all they can to make a visit as stress free and enjoyable as possible.

AT BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN FRIDAY 20TH MAY

at a specially reduced price of £5 per couple (normal entry is £17.95 per adult). At the end of the visit, it’s easy to upgrade to an Annual Passport Ticket for an additional fee which allows you unlimited return visits to all ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums for one year. Living well with dementia is all about doing as much as possible to enjoy an active, interesting and engaging lifestyle. There is something for everyone at Blists Hill Victorian Town from looking at the Victorian cottages and shops, talking to the costumed demonstrators, having a ride on the horse and cart or simply enjoying a cone of traditional fish and chips, while sitting in the flower garden. To obtain the special discount on 20th May, those guests living with dementia just need to tell the staff that they are taking part in the Dementia Awareness Day. Other providers of local dementia services will be available on the day to give information about how they can help and where to get advice. Open 10am to 5pm Blists Hill is one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. For further information call the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on 01952 433 424 or visit www.ironbridge. org.uk.

Blists Hill’s Dementia Awareness Day is an opportunity for people living with dementia to come and try out the Ironbridge Gorge Museum’s largest site

PUZZLE - ANSWERS SUDUKO (EASY)

SUDUKO (HARD)

QUIZ -LITERARY SIBLINGS

1. Biff, Happy - Death Of A Salesman 2. Celie, Nettie - The Color Purple 3. Edmund, Lucy, Peter, Susan - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe 4. Elinor, Marianne - Sense And Sensibility 5. Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, Catherine, Lydia - Pride And Prejudice 6. Eric, Sam - Lord Of The Flies 7. Jem, Scout - To Kill A Mockingbird

CODEWORD

8. John, Michael, Wendy - Peter Pan 9. Maggie, Tom - The Mill On The Floss 10. Michael, Jane - Mary Poppins

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6. Dolphin

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8. Henry Hedgehog!

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Notes from your local Ironbridge Gorge Councillor I am delighted to confirm we are currently making great progress in improving our footways along the Wharfage and High Street in the Ironbridge Gorge. This will see the footways structure repaired prior to laying high quality, locally sourced clay pavers which will enhance our World Heritage Site. The project has taken into consideration local heritage, aesthetics, safety and maintainability. Feedback from residents, businesses and visitors has been extremely positive and I encourage you all to come and have a look whilst sampling the many delights Ironbridge has to offer.

It is with a heavy heart that I have to report on the Haygate Fields Appeal as despite a strong case and significant resistance from the local community the Planning Inspectorate has granted outline planning permission for up to 290 dwellings to Gladman Developments. This is an extremely disappointing outcome, as it will result in the loss of premium agricultural land and our highly valued open space. I do feel it has highlighted the importance of robustness in how we approach our Planning Applications to ensure we limit the extension of our settlement boundaries and protect our green spaces for generations to come.

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