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For mature people who enjoy life! Also available online at www.seniorstoday.co.uk Tel: 01782 461711 A Property Trust Will can be your saviour
eventually sold! Bear in mind that average residential care fees start in the region of £500 per week, so it is clear how UNSURPRISINGLY, few of us have considered what quickly assets can be eroded. the effect might be on our savings and investments, The DSS has often become the sole, outright owner or even our home, if (as is most probable) we ever of the family home after the death of an elderly needed residential care later in life. parent, who had been living in a nursing home. Most people assume that we shall pass on our assets However, there is a solution - in the form of to our children or other relatives in due course; yet, this may not always be the case, unless careful arrangements have been made to protect our assets from being taken to pay care home fees. In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that the State will only provide for those with little or no savings or assets; everyone else is expected to pay at least part (if not all) of his or her own costs. Currently, anyone with assets in excess of £22,250 (this figure includes the family home) is not eligible for any state help with his or her residential care fees; if you have more than £12,000, but less than £22,500, you are only entitled to partial assistance. Property Trust wills The net result is that anyone, who owns his or her own home, is unlikely to receive assistance, even if A 'Property Trust' is based around three, basic elements: the basis on which you own your they do not possess large amounts of cash-assets. Even if you DON'T have the cash readily available, property, the Trust terms and your Wills, which the Department of Social Security can still place a contain the Trust investment. The Property Trust can only be created, while charge against the family home, which enables it to recover the monies owing, when the property is both partners remain alive and the property
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must be owned as Tenants in Common (the Trust instrument is, then, included in both Wills, but does not come into force until the death of the first). Upon the first death, their share of the property (typically 50%) is placed into the Trust to be adminstered by the Trustees nominated in the Will, and this, usually, includes the surviving spouse. The Will also specifies who is to be the ultimate beneficiary of this share in the property, and the Trustee's duty is to protect the property for the beneficiaries' benefit. The surviving spouse, under the Trust's terms, has the right to remain living in the property for the rest of his or her life; on the death of the second spouse, the Trust comes to an end, and the property passes absolutely to the beneficiaries. For further details, contact Anthony Heath, Associate of Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation & Golden Charter Funeral Plans, on (01782) 361971/07780-009245 or anthony@ willsforu.co.uk
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Funding Scored for Age UK's WALKING Football Project!
FOOTBALLER, Stanley Matthews's, 1957 record as the oldest England player (aged 42) gets beaten EVERY SATURDAY at Chesterton Community Sports College - albeit in a modest way! Inspired by Bury FC, Age UK's successful Walking Football Project offers improved FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP. It demonstrates how older fans of the 'beautiful game' can still be NIFTY AT 50, 60 and even 70-PLUS, rediscovering former skills and developing new ones, as well as improving STAMINA, MUSCLE-STRENGTH, BALANCE and MOBILITY. Player, Tom (64), says: "It's boosted my fitness, and lets me continue with a sport I love." Combining a slower pace and smaller (3G) pitches, this competitive NON-CONTACT sport REDUCES the RISK OF INJURY and stress on the body. Running and slide-tackles are BANNED, earning a free-kick to the opposition! With partners, Sportscape, supplying QUALIFIED COACHES, this project's success has attracted additional funding from Staffordshire County Council to extend the operation at BIDDULPH HIGH SCHOOL (10am-11am). USUALLY ÂŁ2, come and enjoy your FIRST SESSION FREE! So, no need to hand up your boots just yet - instead, contact the AGEING WELL PROJECT on (01782) 200739 or 286209. Exercising regularly helps REDUCE risk, heart-disease and strokes, as well as boosting confidence and self-esteem. Request AGEING WELL'S activities programme, and let us help you to keep PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY and SOCIALLY ACTIVE.
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CONTENTS JULY 2014 8 As the day comes to a close, the night comes alive in Blackpool, with breathtaking theatre, awe-inspiring circus and variety, and some of the greatest bars and clubs in the UK. Britain's biggest and best FREE lightshow shines from late-August to early-November. Make a note of the date now and visit the country's most popular seaside resort for the huge Switch-On Weekend on The Tower Festival Headland on Friday, August 29th, 2014! 11 Bradwell WMC's committee, staff and members are celebrating the club's 60th anniversary in style over the weekend of July 18th-20th! Headlining the entertainment on Friday, July 19th, is the Northern-based, male vocal harmony trio, Dream Legion, performing fabulous cover versions of some of the best songs from the '60s, right up to the present day. Three, experienced professional musicians, Ian, Lou and Mike produce exceptional vocals and superb musicianship (on drums, guitar and keyboards/bass). 19 Music in the Round's resident group, Ensemble 360, makes a welcome return to Newcastle's New Vic Theatre with an intriguing programme on Monday, July 21st. The internationally-renowned musicians are back with a beautiful programme for oboe and strings, featuring the expressive Oboe Quartet of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) and the Austrian composer's entertaining, but surprising, Divertimento for String Trio in E flat K. 563, alongside the youthful Phantasy Quartet of Benjamin Britten (1913-66). 20 With the onset of Summer weather, many pets will start to itch and scratch; two of the commonest causes are fleas and allergies. The former need no ontroduction to most pet-owners! During the Winter months, fleas usually breed only indoors (making the most of the central-heating). However, as the weather warms up, the problem becomes far more serious, as they can also breed outside in parks and gardens. Staff at The Croft Veterinary Clinic, Newcastle-under-Lyme, have listed the problems posed For further details,you can contact the practice on (01782) 711800. 26 This feature offers a host of 'top tips' regarding the world of 'Summer Motorcycling'. On a hot day, we've all been tempted to leave our leathers at home and ride off in a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, but a slide on tarmac at just 30mph could result in serious injuries. With the right 'kit', the right skills and the right attitude, there is no reason why riding cannot be a safe, conventional and enjoyable way to get around.
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Are you a Wise Owl or a Head-Burying Ostrich when it comes to that d-word? IF you're an Ostrich, you prefer not to think about the inevitable. Being an Ostrich means trusting the fortunes of your loved ones to chance, once you've gone, and having no control over what happens to your possessions and who should benefit from them. TO an ostrich, death is a five-letter word and a load of stigma. IF, however, you're a wise owl, you take the time to think, question, and act in order to write a will, and take steps to protect your loved ones, when you're gone. WHY BOTHER MAKING A WILL? MY FAMILY WILL GET EVERYTHING WHEN I DIE! WON'T THEY? WRITING a Will may be something you've been thinking about for many years. The reasons for having a Will are many, but, if for no other reason, a Will makes life a lot easier for those you leave behind at a time of sorrow. If you die without a Will (Intestate), your family has to sort out many administrative items and are obliged to the decisions made by law as to who inherits what, decisions you should have really made by writing a Will. AS to when you should write a Will, the answer is NOW. There may be plenty of life in you yet, but accidents and illness have absolutely no respect for age. Also, bear in mind that a modern Will is written in such a way that it shouldn't need much changing, so it's not something you have to think about often, but only in the event of a major change in circumstances, such as marriage, birth of a first child or divorce. SO, why do many people put off the task of writing a Will? EXCUSES: there are many excuses for putting off writing a Will. Here are the most common ones: 1. "WRITING A WILL IS TEMPTING FATE": One in three adults in Britain have already written a Will - so, if writing one has fatal results, the population would soon be reduced by 18 million people! In fact, the British annual deathrate is surprisingly stable and definitely bears no relation to the number of people who write Wills. 2. "I'VE GOT NOTHING TO LEAVE": Everybody leaves something. It may not be much, but, surely, that's even more reason to make sure it goes to those you care about? Also, it is not just making sure your worldly goods go to the right
people. As mentioned, a Will can mean a lot less inconvenience for those left to sort things out. 3. "I JUST HAVEN'T GOT ROUND TO IT": This is normally because the job doesn't rate high enough on your list of priorities. If the roof leaks, no matter what you're doing or how tight your finances, you get it fixed fast! We can honestly say that the vast majority of clients feel great after we have written their Wills. We often receive comments, such as "What a relief" or "I've put it off for years, but, at last, I can rest easy." THE ALTERNATIVE IF you die without a Will, all your money and possessions (your Estate) will be distributed, according to strict legal rules and regulations. These rules are called the Laws of Intestacy. In many cases, the Intestacy Laws distribute an Estate in a way the deceased would not have wanted, sometimes with disastrous results. Your circumstances will fall into one of the following categories: Married, Cohabiting and Single. Many complexities can arise, and we shall cover these in full detail (as well as dispelling many unfounded, but popular, beliefs about them) in our next issue.
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Ingots JEWELLERS
01782 818611
110 High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ
Friendly, personal service & premier-quality products Steve & Paula have genuinely recreated the world of the '60s!!
"This is a hard-working area; so, we are committed to giving all our customers genuine valuefor-money, complemented, naturally, by bona fide quality.
STEVE and Paula's appositely-named, new business on Tunstall High Street is 'VINTAGE'-themed - and its owners pride themselves upon the 'vintage' nature of the service which they offer!
"Since opening recently, we have launched our own savings club at the business.
By 'vintage', Steve and Paula mean a commitment to the sort of polite, friendly and quality service (not to mention excellence of product) which was expected during the 1960s - the decade which infuses the delightful interior of Ingots Jewellers - and is, quite simply, unavailable elsewhere. Between them, the new business's coproprietors possess more than 35 years' experience and expertise accrued, working at the legendary, Hanley firm of jewellers, F.A. Buck. Ingots specialises in dealing in QUALITY second-hand jewellery (both gold and silver), and it was exactly this area that Steve majored in, when he was manager at Buck's for no less than 25 years. "Paula and I have lived all our lives in Stoke-on-Trent, and we are very aware of the state of people's pockets in this day and age, and we have all the necessary experience and expertise to repair and restore second-hand jewellery," explained Steve.
"As a matter of fact, jewellery was made so much better in the 1970s and '80s; you can check this yourself, and you realise that items are five times the weight they are these days!" As you can see from the photographs, Ingots Jewellers is a traditional, selfconsciously 'old-fashioned' shop (especially designed by Steve and Paula), where visitors to the most northerly of Stoke-onTrent's Six Towns will, indeed, on entering, imagine that they are in the 1960s!
famous, Hanley business, Pidduck's." The locally-unique quality of service at Ingots extends to presentation, as ALL purchases are automatically gift-wrapped (meaning that it is already a perfect present, when you leave the High Street premises).
"Even the clock and the till are vintage-themed, and, since opening in June, many customers have told us that we have created a beautiful shop that is a credit to busy Tunstall High Street," Paula told us. However, it is to the policy of always providing a service that is not only ultraprofessional, but also polite, friendly and courteous. "We approach all our customers in the same, traditional manner, we were taught during our many years at F.A. Buck, of Hanley," said Steve.
Located just below Tunstall Post Office, Ingots Jewellers' double-fronted shop is open from 9.30am to 5pm, MondaySaturday, and enjoys very good parkingfacilities.
"Paula and I also received a lot of invaluable training from staff at another
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110 High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ
We are a Specialist in Secondhand Jewellery Jewellery Repairs Polite Professional Service Home Visits Available
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We Buy GOLD & SILVER A Polite, Professional, Friendly Service with over 35 years Experience EX - FA BUCK . Please call in and see Steve & Paula for a FREE no obligation quote
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BLACKPOOL • BLACKPOOL • BLACKPOOL
CENTRAL BEACH LUXURY FAMILY HOLIDAY FLATS Fully self-contained, all with private bathroom and toilet. Ideally positioned on Central Promenade, overlooking the sea and sands by Central Pier. All 24 flats have 1/2 bedrooms, lounge/diner with colour TV, modern kitchen unit.
SPECIAL OFFERS Cheap rates for lets over one month during the winter. Weekend & mid-week bookings also taken. Electricity by meter.
Write now for brochure enclosing SAE to: JEAN, CENTRAL BEACH HOLIDAY FLATS, 93 CENTRAL PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL FY1 5AA Tel/Fax: 01253 628932 Visit us on our website: www.centralbeach.co.uk
Gynway B&B The Gynway is a small homely B&B where a warm welcome awaits you. Adjacent to the seafront, the Gynway offers:
• Range of Breakfasts • Colour TVs all rooms • Tea/coffee making facilities • Pet Friendly Environment (Dogs Free Of Charge )
£20.00 pp per night
205 Dickson Road, Blackpool
01253 314747
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Blenheim Mount Hotel The Blenheim Mount Hotel is a friendly, family owned seafront hotel with an easy going atmosphere and welcoming staff making your stay with us happy ones SPECIAL MID WEEK BREAKS MON-FRI (FROM) £80.00 P.P. B&B
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The Blenheim Mount offers • Best location in Blackpool on Central promenade • Groups welcome • Lift to all floors • Free Wifi • Ramp access to the rear of building • Ground floor rooms • Static secured car park (ltd) • Seafront patio area • All en-suite • Sea view rooms • Tea & coffee facilities • Tinsel & Turkey midweeks • Themed weekends Please advise when booking if disabled.
When the resort shines AS the day comes to a close, the night comes alive in Blackpool! With breathtaking theatre, aweinspiring circus and variety, and some of ANOTHER the greatest bars and clubs in the UK, you of The will not be disappointed. Quorn's Marvel at the 'chocolate-box' Grand excellent Theatre, designed by Victorian architect bedrooms. extraordinaire, Frank Matcham. Choose from a huge trange of shows, including dance, ballet, plays, musicals and more at the UK's National Theatre of Variety. For further information, visit www. blackpoolgrand.co.uk, or telephone (01253) 290190.
Offering first-class entertainment, fine dining and magnificent sea-views, the Sands Venue offers a unique and sophisticated night to remember.
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Friendly B&B with Ex-Stoke Delores B&B / B&B+E.M.
On Request
Door to Door Service Licensed
Phone 01253 342902 THE ROSEDENE HOTEL
Star rated by Visit Britain Parking available
Centrally located & 2 mins walk from CIU Clubs • All en-suite • Licensed • Excellent home cooked food • Cleanliness guaranteed
7 NIGHT SPECIAL £20 per person 100 Coronation Street, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 4QQ
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Trevor Chance's 'LEGENDS' gives you an opportunity to experience some of the greatest music of the last 50 years, with the performances by tributes to the likes of Robbie Williams, Elvis, Neil Diamond and Freddie Mercury (visit www.thesands.co.uk, or call 01253 625262). Renowned for tribute nights, ranging from Abba to Take That, great food, local ales, dancefloors and discos, De Vere Village Urban Resort is the perfect place to party! Treat yourself in the Viva Urban Spa, before enjoying a glittering party atmosphere and, of course, booking a room to retire at the end of the evening. Party nights start from £22 per person (including a three-course dinner). Visit www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/ blackpool/party, or telephone 0871 222 4616 for further information.
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FULLY SELF CONTAINED CLEAN & COMFORTABLE GROUND FLOOR FLAT AVAILABLE 2 MINS FROM PROMENADE, CAR PARK SPACE
207 Central Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5DL Tel: 01253 625867 www.blenheimmounthotel.co.uk
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walking distance of Prom and all amenities St Chads Road
Blackpool Illuminations, the country's biggest and best FREE lightshow shines from late-August to early-November. The huge Switch-On Weekend on The Tower Festival Headland on Friday, August 29th, 2014.
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Ask for Tony Heath Keyboard nights at Wolstanton WMC WOLSTANTON Workingmen's Club plays host to concerts by professional artists on the first Thursday of each month. The performances are presented
by the North Staffs. Organ and Keyboard Club. The third Thursday of the month is 'Open Night', when homeplayers are take their own instruments and, (regardless of age or ability) are given
the opportunity to play for fellow-members on their own instruments. Concert admission is £4 for nonmembers and £3 for members. For more information, telephone Tony Lawton on (01782) 858907.
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Beers by Coors, Excellent Facilities. BINGO MON/SAT NIGHTS & SUN LUNCH THURS QUIZ NIGHT FOR CASH PRIZES ALSO INDOOR BOWLING
JULY
Sat 5th - Skinch Sun 6th - David Saint John Sat 12th - Asha Knowles Sun 13th - Vic Martin Sat 19th - Lee O'Neil Sun 20th - Simon Ore S.at 26th - Kirsty Marloe Sun 27th - Mike Leigh
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one at. You can be an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet you.
Anyone wishing to audition for us we are holding the next one at. You can be an established act or just getting started. We'd love to meet you.
Sat 12th - Jonathon Paul
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion 197 Meir road Stoke on Trent Staffs ST3 7JF
Meir And Longton Royal British Legion 197 Meir road Stoke on Trent Staffs ST3 7JF
Sat 19th - Sarah Dee
Friday 25th January - 8pm
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
JULY Sat 5th - Backbeat
PUBLIC
Sat 26th - Amanda
BAR ,SMALL LOUNGE, LARGE LOUNGE GAMES ROOM WITH INDOOR GAMES DOMINOES, CRIB AND POOL CONCERT ROOM WITH TOP ENTERTAINMENT BY VIVA MUSIC PROMOTIONS EVERY SAT & SUN NIGHTS PLUS BINGO LARGE SCREEN TV, LARGE CAR PARK , COACHES WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT &
Calvary Crescent,Bentilee,ST2 OAQ,
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Goldenhill WMC We’re famous for our ‘Lounge Lizard’ Club Entertainment System
(it does everything from Race & Quiz Nights - Karaoke - Top TV Show Games and more) BINGO
for all full houses on Sat / Sun evening
HOT & COLD FOOD AVAILABLE FROM THE KITCHEN AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES LARGE CAR PARK
Why Not try our new TOP GEAR car and van wash, 7 days a week-prices from £4 Swaney is the man to do your car or van Our large Concert Room is offered for private hire to all customers on Fridays nights (when available), and you can also relax in the club’s refurbished Lounge.
EXCELLENT INDOOR GAMES FACILITIES PLUS OUR OWN BOWLING GREEN COACH PARTIES WELCOME ON APPOINTMENT
A GREAT CHOICE OF DRINKS FROM LWC (CARLING, WORTHINGTON & MORE)
PLUS HAND-PULLED REAL ALES
Kidsgrove Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent. Tel: (01782) 782748 sales: 01782 461711
JULY Sat 5th Hollywood Nites Sun 6th Holly Faye Wed 9th Psychic Show with Heather Angel £7 Sat 12th Private Party Sun 13th Trevor Moray Sat 19th Joe Wall Sun 20th Adam South Sat 26th Halcyon Days Sun 27th Alan Gil
BINGO EVERY TUE, FRI, SAT & SUNDAY DINNER/EVENINGS COMMUNITY BINGO MONDAY & THURSDAY 7PM-9:15PM INDOOR / OUTDOOR BOWLS - LIVE FOOTBALL - DARTS
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Our Top-Flight live entertainment for Saturday & Sunday nights WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
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Sat 5th - Faye Horne Sun 6th - Evah Sat 12th - Sean Haven Sun 13th - Miss T Sat 19th - Sarah B Sun 20th - Kelly Louise Sat 26th - Sarah Tasker Sun 27th - Roy Carter
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Sat 5th - Kath Morris Sun 6th - Double Sensation Sat 12th - Gina Kay Sun 13th - El Diva Sat 19th - Owen Hall Sun 20th - New York Minute Sat 26th - Disco Party Night Sun 27th - DNA Thurs 10th July Showcase featuring 15 acts all venues welcome
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exceptional vocals and superb musicianship (with drums, guitar and keyboards/bass).
There's plenty to celebrate at The appositely-named threesome of Bradwell WMC, since its committee experienced, professional musicians (headed by Secretary, Lesley Hill) (comprising Ian, Lou and Mike) and members have ensured that the Yes, the weekend of July 18th-20th perform fabulous cover-versions of club entered 2014 in very successful marks the 60th anniversary of the some of the best songs - from the mode! Bradwell Lane club, and the venue is 1960s, right up to the present day. laying on great entertainment and Dream Legion offers such classics reduced drinks-prices. as 'Brown-Eyed Girl', 'You To Me Are Leading the way entertainmentEverything', The Doors' 'Light My Fire', David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' A Warm Welcome Awaits You At and 'Stuck In The Middle With You' BRADWELL W.M.C. (made even more famous by Michael Top Class Entertainment Every Saturday & Sunday Nights Madsen's turn in Quentin Tarantino's JULY 'Reservoir Dogs'). Sat 5th - Clarke & Page (excellent vocal duo) Sun 6th - Simply Shara (good vocalist) The trio are renowned for their Sat 12th - New York Minute (musical male duo) Sun 13th - Andie Dee (vocalist/guitarist) ***************** 60 YEARS CELEBRATIONS Sat 19th - Dream Legion (trio) Sun 20th - David Michalson (male vocal act) Sat 26th - TKO (top class duo) Sun 27th - David Johns (vocalist) THIS month sees Bradwell WMC celebrating a memorable landmark in style!
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Every guarantee honoured over 46 years! FOR more than 40 years, Congleton Glass has taken great pride in adhering to its original ethos of good service, premier quality and excellent workmanship. Since the family business was established in 1968, it has acquired a nonpareil reputation for providing its customers with the highest-quality windows and doors.
complements this by installing all products to correct standards, adhering to strict guidelines on energy-efficiency and ventilation (as set out by FENSA [the When the business first opened its Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme]). doors 46 years ago, it comprised just one man and a single van; This insistence upon first-class however, it has (deservedly) products AND service has, expanded to the point where it is, necessarily, meant that it has now, one of the busiest glazing outlasted numerous, other companies in the town, serving companies unable to match clients not only in Cheshire, but its sheer skill and invaluable, also throughout the North-West. decades-long experience, which has allowed it to identify the kind As a double-bonus for readers, Congleton Glass sells the very best of quality and value that will enhance and protect a client's in windows and doors from such property. top-rated brands in the industry as KAT, Nova and Rockdoor, but offers them at eminentlyaffordable prices.
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Activities & entertainment galore!! IT'S Carnival-time in both Congleton and Biddulph! Festivities come to Congleton from Friday, July 11th, to Sunday, July 13th - and the organising team is planning that this year will be bigger than in 2012, offering a great weekend in 'Beartown'! The celebratory fun begins on Friday 11th with the 'Holler' musical event on Hankinson's Field; many top, local acts have already signed up, and tickets are priced at just #5. Saturday is Carnival Day: the procession (including floats, bands, dancers, people in fancy-dress and vintage cars and bikes [all with a 1970s' theme!]) will start at 11am from Bromley Road. It will, then, make its way through the town and to the Park, where there will be stalls, food and drink, fairrides, entertainment and lots of fun for all ages. In the evening, the 'Party in the Park' has some top tribute bands from the '70s; tickets will sold via Congleton Tourist Information Centre and at other venues. Carnival continues for an additional day, with Congleton hosting 'It's a Knockout' in the Park on Sunday, July 13th.
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email: carnival@congletontowncouncil.co.uk If you would like to join in the procession, have a stall at the Park, find out more about 'It's a Knockout' or offer your services to help on the day or in advance, give your name, address, contacts and details about your idea to Congleton Tourist Information Centre (within Congleton Town Hall), email: carnival@congletontowncouncil.co.uk, or check out Congleton Carnival on facebook. Now in its 17 year, Biddulph Festival continues to flourish with a mixture of old favourites, such as Rock on the Rocks, Biddulph By the Sea, The Family Fun Day, The Town Hall Steps café, as well as some brand-new events with Biddulph Ukulele Group's 'Day of the Uke' event, a charity concert by the up-and-coming band, Pickering White, who were recently featured on Radio 1. There are musical events from Biddulph Up in Arms concerts, as well as performances by Biddulph and District Youth Orchestra and Biddulph Male Voice Choir (to name but two!). Biddulph Male Voice Choir is in concert (singing songs old and new) at Biddulph Town Hall on
Saturday, July 5th, from 7-10pm; admission is FREE (donations to charity), with further details available from David on (01782) 514427. Biddulph Methodist Church and Victoria Centre is hosting Biddulph & District Youth Orchestra's fund-raising Summer Concert, showcasing its new, musical repertoire and talents, on Saturday, July 5th, from 7.30pm-9.30pm; admission costs £5 (adults) and £2 (children), with tickets priced at £5 (further details from Patti on 07910-815136). Two of Britain's finest singer/songwriter/ guitarists, mother-and-daughter duo, Chris and Kellie While are in concert at Biddulph Up in Arms concert on Wednesday, July 9th (8-10.45pm); admission costs £12, with details from Eric on (01782) 514896. On Saturday, July 12th, the Ukulele-craze hits Biddulph, with free taster-workshops for beginners, 'improvers' sessions', small and mass sessions and ginishing with the fabulous ukulele rock 'n' roll band, The N'Ukes. Events take place at The Biddulph Arms (11am1.30pm) and Biddulph Town Hall (2-11pm); tickets for the evening concert/dance with The N'Ukes cost £5, with full details from Eric on (01782) 514896. Activities and entertainment for the whole family can be enjoyed on Saturday, July 26th, with a Biddulph Family Fun Day on Church Road Playing Fields (11.30am-5pm), bringing all the fun of the fair with a carnival atmosphere, supporting local charities and community groups. The Charity Partners of Biddulph Festival 2014 are the Donna Louise Children's Hospice, which provides respite, end-of-life care and bereavement
Music isn't a 'Grind' here!! THIS multi-faceted venue (motto: 'We don't just teach, we help you make a career out of music') offers myriad facilities and opportunities. The Old Music Mill, Brindley Ford, provides tuition for fun at any age (from beginner to advanced) and qualify examinations, in which you can have confidence. All grade and diploma exams are regulated by Ofqual: UCAS points are available for grades 6-8.
support for local children with time-limited conditions and their families, and Epilepsy Action, the UK's leading epilepsy organisation which exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by the condition. Biddulph Festival concludes on Saturday, July 26th, with Rock 'n'Chips, a riotous night of rock 'n' roll, swirling petticoats and blue suede shoes, from 7.30pm to 11.30pm, at Biddulph Town Hall. The Jalapenos serve up red-hot rock, and there are champagne HELP us with prizes OUR HERITAGE for the We need artefacts, paperwork and any other interesting things on Biddulph sharpest Artefacts • Coal Mining • Coins and Tokens dressers! Library • Paper and Ephemera Admission Photographic Images • Sports • Stamps costs Things that you may throw away! £12.50, Call Robert on Tel: 01782 523855 available Mob: 0798 4002953 from Frank Or view our website for address and e-mail http://www.biddulphmuseum.com on (01782) 517238 or 07902397230.
per session, at the same time, benefiting from free, professional advice on everything from production to mastering. TOMM can also create band videos of your live gig or on location. A large studio (with drum-riser stage) affords excellent rehearsal rooms, accommodating a sizeable band, while the 'live room' features floating floor and acoustic treatment.
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Tuition is provided in all academic, music subjects at all levels (from pre-school, GCSE, A-level, to university).
Each studio at The Old Music Mill is equipped with mixing-desk, mic-stands, mics and monitors, and a range of backline and complete drumkits are available for hire.
As a recording studio, TOMM features recording services for bands, songwriters and instrumentalists, possessing outboard equipment and software plugins, from Presonus, Focusrite, TC Electronics, TLAudio, EMU and more.
Featuring a host of 'extras', such as spare-leads, drumsticks and effects-pedals, the rehearsal rooms are offered at only £7 complete kitchens & bedrooms of congleton per hour (with PA and mics).
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As an additional bonus, TOMM provides readers with its 'Studio Experience' from as little as £50! This recording experience with a professional producer is ideal for a host of celebratory events, including Birthday Parties, Hen and Stag Parties, Mother's Day and Father's Day. You can be a complete beginner or a 'seasoned pro', solo, duet or band, and, for your money, you get use of the venue's extensive catalogue of backing-tracks. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
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A SHOWCASE FOR NEW THEATRICAL TALENT CONGLETON Players are presenting their annual One-Act Play Festival at Daneside Theatre on Saturday, July 19th, at 7.30pm. The concept behind the festival is a two-fold process, involving the showcasing of new writing talent and the presentation of new acting and directing talent to stimulate new, creative areas of expression.
around a dying father and the moral dilemma which cuts a family in two regarding the issue of assisted death. 'BEHIND THE NETS', a drama about a husband who has a dark secret, and his wife who commits murder because of it. 'FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALBERT ENTWHISTLE', a comedy about trying to make ends meet in presentday circumstances.
'MY HOME, MY CASTLE' is a two-hander, giving a vivid, Upon the conclusion of the night, comic insight into a certain kind of aristocrat and how they think. It will the audience will vote for the play they like the best, and the winner be performed as a radio play. will receive a prize of #150. 'REVENGE IS SWEET' is an excellent comedy about a food critic Congleton Players hope that you will who visits a restaurant and what the all enjoy this evening of theatrical staff try to do to create a favourable entertainment which presents a impression. rich experience from new authors, 'CONDEMNED TO LIVE' is a play involving a high degree of local with a very serious theme, centring talent.
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THE latest statistics show that British beer tastes are changing.
on year, sales of ales in off-licences and supermarkets grew by 4% and demand for stout was up by nearly 4%, while sales by lager dropped by almost 4%.
They reveal that the demand for lager, which has dominated the UK beer market for nearly 50 years, is falling, while sales of strongertasting ale and stout continue to grow, as they win over an increasing number of converts.
Marston's (the brewing giant which includes Banks's, Brakspear, Jennings and Ringwood) has responded to consumer-demand with a range of seasonal ales for 2014, called 'revisionist beers', to sit alongside its main brands.
These new figures - from retail analyst, Kantar - show that, year
Launched by Tesco, this collection includes a Belgian pale, golden beer and a dark, India pale ale, influenced by US styles. Stated Tesco's ale buyer, Chiara Nesbitt: "The UK beer market is undergoing its biggest change since canned lager was first introduced here in the 1960s, and, these days, there are more choices available for
August date for Charity Golf Day WOLSTANTON Rotary Club's annual Charity Golf Day will take place on Friday, August 8th, at Newcastle-under-Lyme Golf Club, and, this year, the featured cause is to be Macmillan Cancer Support.
THE Potteries and District Branch of the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) Association has won a national award. It was presented with the Vincent Metcalfe Trophy, in recognition of its role as a support group for both serving and ex-servicemen during the Association's annual reunion. The group received the award (acknowledging the committee members' hard work), after being named the branch which performed best in 2013. sales: 01782 461711
drinkers than ever before." Paul Charity, managing director of sector specialist, Propel Info, said that the trend away from lager and towards ale was also being seen in pubs and hotels. "Consumers are searching out new and unusual flavours, and are increasingly interested in authenticity, which, in the world of beer, means brewed locally or using traditional methods or ingredients," he added.
"We appreciate the support that we have received over the years, and are also offering opportunities to sponsor the event or individual holes," added Glyn, whom you can contact on 07703-728197 for further information.
"It's 25 years since we started this event, and, during that time, our club has raised over ÂŁ250,000, supporting the local community, as well as projects nationally and internationally," explained Glyn Mycock, of Wolstanton Rotary.
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Scott offers a warm welcome to customers old and new One of 38 national and two overseas association groups, the Potteries branch is based at Meir and Normacot Royal British Legion Club, Normacot. It operates throughout the City of Stoke-on-Trent on behalf of past and present REME members, keeping people in touch with each other and the spirit of comradeship alive. The group meets at the Meir Road venue on the fourth Tuesday of the month, starting at 7pm.
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Indeed, the sport was introduced to Latin America by English and Scottish rail- and mine-workers, as the sport began its captivation of the entire world. Where trade, gunboats and religion failed, football certainly succeeded! On February 18th, 1894, Charles Miller, the Brazilian-born son of a Scottish railway engineer, returned from his studies in Southampton with two footballs in his trunk and a set of rules in his pocket. He went on to become one of the founding fathers of South American football, organising the first formal league in Brazil.
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Thirteen years later (in 1907), Jock Hamilton became the first, foreign trainer at a Brazilian club, returning enthused by the fast-evolving skills of the local players and noting: "Their combination play is really quite clever." From these founding 'boom' years to the dawning superpower era of the Brazilian-Argentinian axis after World
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War II, the rise of South America has been an object of unusually generous, long-distance fascination.
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Lauded as "heart-breaking" (The Guardian) and "a sheer delight" (The Stage), the play is directed by Emma Lucia.
Funny, touching, thought-provoking and hugely entertaining, Born in 1982, James Graham 'A History of Falling Things' is a 21st century love story from grew up in Mansfield, James Graham, the author of 'This House' and 'Privacy'. Nottinghamshire, and he was discovered by - and is a Robin writes children's books, and he hasn't left the house Playwright in Residence at since he was seven. Finborough Theatre. Jacqui's something important in the City, but, these days, His plays have been staged she's power-dressing at home. PLAYWRIGHT, James Graham. throughout the UK at theatres including The Bush, Soho Theatre, Clywd Theatr Then, they find each other online and fall in love. Cymru and the Royal National Theatre. It must have been written in the stars - their houses are just He is, perhaps, best-known for 'This House', which received five minutes apart. Only, there's a problem: neither is able to its premiere at the Cottesloe Theatre (RNT), London, on walk through their front door. September 18th, 2012, running until December 1st of that But, if they can't find the courage to confront their fear and year. embrace what's real, how are they ever going to confront their fear and embrace what's real, how are they ever going to It enjoyed great, critical acclaim, and, in February, 2013, transferred to the larger Olivier Theatre. stay together? 'This House' derives its title from the name given to the House of Commons by MPs. Its action takes place in the period in British parliamentary history between the February, 1974, general election and the 1979 vote of 'no confidence' in the Labour government of James Callaghan. 'A History of Falling Things' runs from Friday, July 11th, to Saturday, July 26th, at 7.30pm, with 2.15pm matinee performances on Saturdays 19th and 26th.
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REGIONAL TALENT SEARCH LAUNCHED THE New Vic Theatre, Newcastle, has launched a regional talent search for budding performers to appear in its production of 'The Borrowers'. The award-winning theatre-in-the-round is offering youngsters the opportunity to appear alongside a professional cast in a new adaptation Mary Norton's classic family adventure, which runs from Saturdays, November 22nd, to January 31st, 2015. The New Vic is looking for boys and girls, aged from 10-to 14-years-old, to audition to take part in a Summer School, at the end of which up to 24 will be offered places in the production. Auditions for the Summer School will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 12th and 13th; the cost is £75, with concessions available. Children auditioning will need to be confident performers with strong dance and singing skills. Taking place from Tuesday, August 26th, to Saturday, August 30th, the Summer School will look at the story of 'The sales: 01782 461711
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Proprietors, Joe and Julie Harrington-Thorley, are confident that their business's friendly, efficient service can furnish readers' every requirement. Located on Weston Road, Meir, Victoria Carpets and Curtains prides itself on good, old-fashioned service, and readers enjoy the assurance that its expert staff will help to re-style your home - and at surprisinglyaffordable prices!
A family-run business since 1979 and based at its current premises since 1995, Victoria Carpets and Curtains also supplies and fits premier-brand cushionflooring (including Nairn and Rhinofloor), with many available in two-, three- and four-metrewide strips, to reduce wastage, and next-day fitting offered on rolls from stock. Additionally, Joe
and Julie sell and fit laminates, which continue to be popular (owing to its modern, clean appearance). Their firm's curtains and blinds department also provides the perfect finish to your windows. And there's more, since an impressive selection of fabrics (from, for example, Hardy and Belfield), which are ideal for creating your desired 'look'. As well as a terrific choice of curtains (taking in dramatic pelmets and valances), you can choose from an extensive variety of blinds, including Roman, roller, vertical, metal and wood Venetian - all made-tomeasure. Why not call into Joe and Julie's showroom today? Alternatively, visit the business's website: www. victoriacarpets.co.uk
Whatever your intention (to 'make over' a single room or effect a complete transformation of your entire domicile), the business will bring an extensive selection, enabling you to see how the floor-covering or curtains will look in your home. To complement this, staff will measure up and provide you with an estimate of the final cost. At the Meir sales: 01782 461711
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with the installation of fire doors for any property. Priding itself on delivering the best products for the best value, L T Garage Doors features its own showroom (located at 1887, Leek Road, Milton), which enables readers to look and try, before purchasing.
undertaken. "We have no sales, just low prices all year round," says Lee Taylor. For further information about what the company has to offer, get in touch on 0800 756 3284 or (01782) 533552 or by emailing: info@ltgaragedoors.co.uk
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SMT stocks a comprehensive range of safety equipment to hire or purchase, so you can LAUNCHED to provide the very best in be assured that (whatever the weather), motorcycle rider tuition at VERY competitive your motorcycle experience will be a safe prices, Stoke Motorcycle Training and enjoyable one. comprises a friendly bunch of professional, Licensed and fully approved by the Driving qualified instructors who have an almostembarrassing number of years' experience Standards Agency, this school operates seven days a week, guaranteeing that your between them! training can be tailored Ken Gratton, Karl Gaynor around your PERSONAL and Anthony Emery are all COMMITMENTS. active in the motorcycling The local business community and carry includes Stoke Driver out a continuous flow of Training, an independent training instruction and driving school, offering keeping up-to-date with a professional, personal the latest standards and service. legal requirements. With over 20 years' This ensures that SMT can experience in the training offer the best training, industry, readers are tailored to your individual assured of first-class needs, but keeping to A TRIO of friendly tuition by Driving the core elements which instructors here! Standards Agencyyou need to be SAFE and Approved Advanced ENJOY YOUR RIDING. Driving Instructors (ADIs). At SMT, readers will discover a wellequipped training school, featuring the very Covering all areas of Stoke-on-Trent, best facilities, with a modern bike fleet. Staffordshire and South Cheshire, SDI Whatever level of rider you are, you benefit provides the latest technology to assist your from a fully-comprehensive package, driving experience, using Apple I-Pad for comprising Compulsory Basic Training, your lesson-plans and debriefs. Direct Access/Accelerated Access, Advanced/ "Driving-records and a record of your Enhanced Rider Scheme. progress are updated, so you can see at "If you are coming back into motorcycling, a glance which areas of your driving you we offer Refresher/Born Again Biker courses to get you right back 'up-to-speed'," need to work on and which areas are of a satisfactory standards," said Ken Gratton, explained Ken Gratton. adding: "This will help you to Stoke Motorcycle & Driver Training obtain a first-time pass, but 26 Holst Drive, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6TQ E-mail: ken.gratton@stokemotorcycletraining.co.uk also make a safe, confident and Telephone: Ken 01782 262879 competent driver for life.
From Theory and Hazard Perception through to tailored Advanced Courses our Instructors will help you to get the most out of your riding. Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) Driving Lessons Intermediate Refresher Courses Rusty Rider Pass Plus Direct Access Pass Plus Extra Enhanced Rider (ERS) Scheme Advanced Course Instructor Course www.stokemotorcycletraining.com 26 | JUly 2014
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Top tips for bikers HERE are some timely tips which will help you to be an 'Easy Rider'. Keep your bike in perfect running-order: 1. Clean. Giving your bike a 'spit-and-polish' every weekend not only keeps it looking great, it also helps you spot any potential problems. 2. Tyres. Keeping your tyres in 'good nick' is absolutely vital, because they seriously affect your bike's handling. Check your tyre-pressure on a regular basis, and be aware that your tyres need adjusting, if you are carrying heavy luggage or even an extra passenger. In addition, check your tyres for wear (in Britain, motorcycles over 50cc must have at least 1mm of tyre-tread-depth across three-quarters of the tread-pattern and visible tread on the remaining quarter). Motorcycles under 50cc must have clearly-visible grooves across the original treadpattern. 3. Chain. Keep your chain-tension adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. Keep it lubricated with the appropriate chain-oil, and check 'wear-and-tear' on the sprockets, which will give you a good indication if the chain has been adjusted correctly. 4. Brake-pads. By cleaning your wheel regularly, you will see how much wear that you have left on your brakepads. Never let them wear down to the minimum: if you do, your discs will become scored and damaged, which is expensive to repair. After a long ride, be sure to strip and clean your pads and callipers quickly, so that they perform to their best next time out. 5. Security. There's nothing more heart-breaking than having a bike stolen; so, always keep your bike locked to something solid and immovable. When you are buying a lock, look for one that is Thatcham Approved or Sold Secure. Also be aware that insurance companies may offer you a discount if you have evidence that your bike is locked up securely.
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Kit yourself out On a hot day, we've all been tempted to leave our leathers at home and ride off in a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, but a slide on tarmac at just 30mph could result in serious injuries. Here are five bits of 'kit' should be without: 1. Leathers. There's no doubt that leathers are one of the best forms of protective clothing which you can wear on your bike. As well as offering great abrasionprotection, they will (in many cases) have fitted bodyarmour at the back, too. Remember, when buying leathers, always ensure that they fit correctly.
ensure that try on various sizes to find one that fits the unique size and shape of your head. Make sure it carries a BSI 'kite' mark BS 6658 or European 3. Boots. When choosing boots make sure that they Standard ECE 22 - 05. Never buy one second-hand are neither too narrow or wide. Sit on your bike and make sure that you replace your helmet at least and check that they don't every five years or after an accident. Always fasten interfere with the heel-plates your helmet while you are riding, as an unfastened or levers. And, although helmet is next to useless in an accident! it may be tempting to buy racing-boots, be aware that With the right 'kit', the right skills and the right some styles won't be water- attitude, there is no reason why riding cannot be a safe, convenient and enjoyable way to get around. proof! it's worth having a different pair for both summer and winter.
4. Waterproofs. If you get caught in a downpour while you are riding, it can be very uncomfortable, which, naturally, means that your concentration won't be on the road. Make sure that you always pack lightweight waterproofs in your back-pack or under the pillion-seat, when you are 2. Gloves. Another great form of protection is riding heading out. gloves, the thicker the better. But, remember, thick gloves will need breaking in to ensure that they give 5. Helmet. The best-fitting helmets offer the best you enough break- and throttle-control. In addition, protection. When you're buying a new helmet,
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Airport, the pub offers readers a great opportunity to discover Dating back to the 16th century, the many attractions of South The Hardinge Arms' menu Collection & Delivery Service Available Derbyshire, including, naturally, JUST five minutes from offers discerning diners not only going on one of the walks which ☎ 01538 724691 Donington Race Track, this traditional dishes which have put historic, rustic pub/restaurant in British pubs on the map, but also it offers; a day out at Calke 07773 614903 Upper Tean, S-o-T Abbey (a National Trust park, South Derbyshire is a 'must' for all 'specials' which show influences featuring home-made produce bikers! from different countries. and brewery); Elvaston Castle and It may be their first pub for Kevin Carolyn and Kevin have worked Park (perfect for short strolls, and Carolyn, who have been carefully together to create a lovely gardens and delicious cakes 'mine hosts' at The Hardinge selection of wines (supplied by at its tearooms); Ashby Castle Arms, at King's Newton, since appositely-named Le Bon Vin), (with great views from the top of From CBT to TEST Easter, 2014; however, they have which wonderfully complement its tower, still standing, despite in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire been passionately involved in the the pub/restaurant's fine fare. suffering massive damage during catering industry for many years. the English Civil War!), and, of At the same time, 'real ale' Stoke only FREE CBT, Pick-up course, Donington Race Track So, it's not surprising that they aficionados can quaff pints of its and Drop-Off Service have been working hard to achieve beautifully-kept, cask-conditioned (which, in addition to its Super bikes, is ideal for enjoying a tracktheir aim of bringing good-quality beers (which are predominantly Motorcycle Hire day with your own car or visiting and locally-sourced food to the locally-brewed, and also change 50cc the Motor Museum). delightful, Main Street hostelry, frequently). 500cc alongside local, traditional, Close to the M1 and just off the 650cc cask-conditioned ales, carefully- Located in the old stables A50, The Hardinge Arms is open adjacent to the pub, its tastefullyselected wines and comfortable PASS YOUR TEST for coffee from 10am, and the Bar decorated, six is open all day (12 noon-11pm, rooms (twin or HE ARDINGE RMS T: 07796 915 330 double) are all Monday-Sunday), with food served from 12 en-suite, with some including noon-2.30pm and 6-9pm original (Mondayfeatures, such 16TH CENTURY PUB WITH ACCOMMODATION Friday), and as beams and 136-150 WEST STREET, CREWE CW1 3HQ WE OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10AM - 11PM FULL RANGE OF NEW & USED HONDA bare-faced, between 12 FOOD IS AVAILABLE FROM 12-2:30PM / 6-9PM DAILY / SUNDAY 12-8PM stone walls. noon and 9pm MOTORCYCLES & SCOOTERS ALWAYS IN STOCK CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION (Saturday) and SALES - SERVICE - PARTS - ACCESSORIES Just a 'stone's www.hardinge-arms.co.uk 12 noon and throw' away FULL CLOTHING RANGE - M.O.T. TESTING TEL: 01332 863 808 4pm (Sunday). from East EL info@hardinge-arms.co.uk Midlands MAIN STREET, KINGS NEWTON, NR CASTLE DONINGTON DE73 8BX WWW.CREWEHONDACENTRE.CO.UK
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He came, he saw, he conga-ed!! UNCLE Eric and his brilliant gang of singers, actors and musicians are returning to the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle, with their brand-new show. 'Eric & Cleopatra' is an ancient Roman spectacular, filled with comedy, sandals and the greatest hits of the 1960s. Back we go into the mists of time to meet Uncle Eric's ancestor among the Ancient Britons. Eric the Smith has been captured and taken as a slave to Rome, where it is discovered that he is the spitting image of the great Mark Antony. Disguised as the Roman leader, he is sent to meet Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt and the world's most beautiful woman. But Cleopatra looks remarkably like someone from Eric's murky past. Is it a bluff? Or a double-bluff? Will Eric change the course of history forever? Will Mark
A NEWLY-formed choir is recruiting music-lovers as members. Blythe Bridge-based Vocali Chamber Choir meets every Monday, with the exception of certain school holidays. "This is a really exciting, new project with a superb director that's been going for around six months now," said choir member, Christian Bloor. SANDBACH Folk Club meets in The Market Tavern on Tuesdays, commencing at 8.45pm. 28 | JUly 2014
Antony get the hump? How many 'asp' jokes can we get in? AND we reveal the little-known fact that the Ancient Romans loved '60s' music! What started out fourteen years ago as a one-night event has now become a North Staffordshire tradition, attracting record-breaking audiences. "When I first brought Eric here, he was on tour, but, since then, Newcastle has become somewhere really special for him, with a new script written each time he comes back, especially for the New Vic," explained actor, musician, scriptwriter, director and producer, David Graham. You can enjoy 'Eric & Cleopatra' from Monday, August 18th, to Saturday, August 30th, at 7.30pm. Tickets (priced at £14.50£21, with discounts of £2 for groups of ten or more) are available from the New Vic's Box Office on (01782) 717962 or online at www. newvictheatre.org.uk
"We cover a wide range styles, from 'Over the Rainbow' to Mozart and Rossini, but we do love the more classical music. "We would welcome anyone who has a good mind for music to come along and meet us." Further information is available by contacting director, Harry Hitchen, on 07967-460921. Telephone organiser, Winston Baldwin, on 07815-721933 for further information.
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Entering a four-strong team costs #40 (including snacks at half-time). All monies raised will be donated to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice, at Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, and the Peter Pan Nursery, in Hoon Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme. If you are interested in entering a quiz-team, email: julie.draper@ grindeys.com, or telephone her on (01782) 840552. sales: 01782 461711
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However, ECI's remit also takes in vans (up to 3,500kg), motor homes and HG (Heavy Goods) and PC (Passenger Carrying) vehicles.
Complementing all the experience possessed by ECI is the business's For, appositely-named Expert Car simple pricing-structure, which means Inspections benefits from Clive's 40that you can be confident that an plus years' experience within the motor expert is carrying out the inspection at trade - starting with an indentured realistic, eminently-affordable rates! apprenticeship and gaining his City While car inspections start from & Guilds qualifications, to a 28-years£80 (£130 for 4x4s, classic cars and long service with VOSA (Vehicle limousines), the price for vans is £80 and Operator Services Agency), (up to 2,999kg) and £100 (3,000the Government regulatory body, 3,500kg), with the rate motorhomes working on many aspects of vehicle£170 (up to 3,500kg) and £210 (all maintenance and compliance. other motorhomes). All this has given Clive an invaluable Full engineer's reports on cars and amount of expertise in facets of the motor trade - experience which, sadly, vans are available for just £150, and those for motorhomes, HGVs and many people carrying out these types PCVs cost only £170. of inspections lack. Expert Car Inspections is an arm of In addition, staff working for him the parent company, CCH Vehicle & boast similar (or very experienced) Training Services, a consultancy which backgrounds, and their quality-ofClive launched during April, 2008, and work is regularly checked to ensure that each customer enjoys a consistent provides an invaluable service not to the MoT garage-network and operators experience. of heavy goods and passenger-carrying As a result, motorists are reassuringly vehicles (the latter including Arriva secure in the knowledge that any Midlands). vehicle inspected by ECI will be At the same time, it is also contracted subjected to a rigorous inspection, to a very large number of garages assuring customers that a comprehensive report will be compiled operating the annual MoT Scheme, ensuring that they operate within to allow them to enter into a purchase the parameters laid down in the MoT or sale fully informed. Testing Regulations and the operating Complete car inspections are available guidelines dictated by VOSA. sales: 01782 461711
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SUMMER MOTORING Customers pay a deposit for a new car and make monthly payments over a fixed period (usually three years), which covers interest and the depreciation of the car. At the end of the term, customers trade in the car as a deposit on a new vehicle and begin another three-year deal with the same dealer. Car finance through PCP grew by 44% in February to #456 million - almost three-quarters of dealership finance. In 2006, less than half of private cars were bought on finance through dealerships, whereas in the year to February, three-quarters of cars were bought on credit (a record 'high', according to the latest figures
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mirrors, bumpers, boots, grilles, spoilers, valances, sills, bodykits, alloy wheels, wheel-trims, motorcycle petrol-tanks, mud-guards and fairings. Quite simply, Andy uses the most advanced colour-analysis technology and the highestquality products, which are universally recognised as the best in the industry!
He operates his Smart Auto Fix Repair Service within Stoke-onTrent and surrounding areas, offering a FULLY-MOBILE facility to your home or place-of-work from a fully-equipped Mobile Mercedes Workshop.
Using state-of-the-art methods to analyse paint-colour, a highly accurate match can be made to produce the highest-quality of body-repairs, ensuring that all products and techniques are guaranteed to produce invisible paint-repairs in the shortestpossible time.
This enables him to attend to a wide range of bodywork damage, including dents, scuffs, scratches, dings, cracks, splits and chips, and on all areas of vehicle-bodywork, taking in wings, doors, wing-
Possessing an employmentbackground steeped in the bodyrepair industry for well over 20 years, Andy's experience shines through, whilst he carries out his work.
Guaranteed to arrive on time - every time!
when you call, there will be someone available to help you.
FROM the transportation of small items to multiple pallets, this locally-based company's fleet can deliver! Edway Couriers & Haulage was established in 1995 to provide a complete courier and road haulage service throughout the UK, with the aim of exceeding clients' expectations. Operating from a secure storage depot (featuring pallet-racking and 24-hour security cameras) at Longport, Stoke-on-Trent, Edway is superbly equipped to handle any size of consignment - from a single document-pack, up to fully-palletised loads. The company's booking-office is staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year; so, no matter
Today's business world is fastmoving, and Edway's clients know that they can rely on it for a speedy and reliable service. The company's extensive experience of road haulage means that it can provide solutions for every stage of the journey, from pickup to delivery. This includes assigning the correct vehicle and driver, depending on the type of consignment. To find out more, telephone (01782) 825598, email: keithedwards@ edwaycouriers.co.uk, or visit the website: www. edwaycouriersandhaulage. co.uk
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8th SOUTHPORT - £13.00pp Enjoy a day in Southport, a beautiful seaside town in the North West.
15TH Coronation Street Tour - £30.00pp
Peek into a star’s dressing room, watch rare footage and reminisce over favourite plots and characters with family and friends. Explore interior room sets as part of the behind the scenes tour and see where some famous scenes were filmed, revealing insights behind the production. The highlight of the tour will be the Street itself with time to explore and take an iconic photo outside the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls or the Kabin.
29th BLACKPOOL - £13.00pp
A day at the seaside, fish & chips, amusements, Bingo, Ballroom dancing or even a ride on The Big One!! There’s alway’s something to do in Blackpool.
30TH Nantwich Show - £20.00pp (inc entry)
The Nantwich Show remains the top one day Agricultural Show in the UK, and the largest Cheese Show in the world. There will be Celebrity Chefs in attendance with cooking demonstrations throughout the day – come and see James Martin, Will Holland and Jonathan Harrison live at the Show. New for 2014 will see a ringside display of Vintage Cars and Machinery, bringing the bygone era to Nantwich Show, and there will be an afternoon parade in the Main Ring, which will contrast to Jason Smyth’s stunning stunt displays. Truly something for the whole family.
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FREE CARPET FITTING WITH THE PURCHASE OF UNDERLAY
15,000Ft Sky Dive - 20th July
MANAGER OF M&S CARPETS IS TAKING PART ANY DONATIONS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED TO SUPPORT JAMES BULGER MEMORIAL TRUST
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