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So, Why Bother Making A Will?! THE answer is that there are MANY reasons why you COHABITING: If you live with another person unmarried (including single-sex couples), with should make a Will! respect to finance and inheritance, you do not have If you die without a Will (Intestate), all your money the same rights as a married person, so the following and possessions (your Estate) will be distributed, information applies more to you:according to strict, legal rules and regulations; SINGLE: If a singleton dies without a Will, the line called the Laws of Intestacy, these distribute an of Inheritance can be complicated, and can often Estate in a way the involve relatives you have never even seen! It will deceased would take months (possibly even years) to sort out your not have wanted affairs, and the solicitors who sort this out will - sometimes with charge THOUSANDS OF POUNDS for their work disastrous results! money, which for the sake of making a Will (£89), And the time to you could have left your children! write your Will is (without doubt) 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 (only in the event of a major change in circumstances [such as marriage, birth of a first child or divorce]). If you die Intestate, your circumstances will fall into one of the following categories: MARRIED, COHABITING and SINGLE. MARRIED: In the event of the death of a married person, the Intestacy rules divide the Estate into shares, with a share going to the surviving husband or wife (the spouse). The popular belief that a spouse automatically inherits everything is SIMPLY NOT TRUE, because your nearest blood-relations (children, parents, brothers, sisters etc.) are also entitled to take a share under the Intestacy Rules, and the spouse’s share could be the smallest one.
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Do YOU need a specialist Will? A Property Trust Will can be your saviour
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UNSURPRISINGLY, few of us have considered what the effect might be on our savings and investments, or even our home, if (as is most probable) we ever needed residential care later in life.
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.
Most people assume that we shall pass on our assets 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.
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.
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. The net result is that anyone, who owns his or her own home, is unlikely to receive assistance, even if they do not possess large amounts of cash-assets. Even if you DON'T have the cash readily available, the Department of Social Security can still place a charge against the family home, which enables it to recover the monies owing, when the property is eventually sold! Bear in mind that average residential care fees start in the region of £500 per week, so it is clear how quickly assets can be eroded. The DSS has often become the sole, outright owner of the family home after the death of an elderly parent, who had been living in a nursing home. However, there is a solution - in the form of Property Trust wills A 'Property Trust' is based around three, basic elements: the basis on which you own your property, the Trust terms and your Wills, which contain the Trust investment. The Property Trust can only be created, while both partners remain alive and the property must be owned as Tenants in Common (the Trust instrument is, then, included in both Wills, but does not come into force sales: 01782 461711
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CONTENTS OCTOBER 2015 11 The eagerly-awaited return of the top-class Soul and Motown singer, Diane Shaw, and her fabulous, seven-piece band to Baddeley Green WMC takes place on Friday, October 9th. Diane is one of the country's most experienced, live performers, with her own, loyal following, and was once called "the UK's most famous, unknown singer"! Having toured Britain and overseas for almost 20 years, she has performed in front of more audiences than chart artists today, supporting various Soul artists, such as Motown legends, Martha Reeves, Brenda Holloway and Chris Clark; Northern Soul icons, Tommy Hunt, Sidney Barnes and Geno Washington; and Disco legends, Sister Sledge and George McCrae. 13 New Vic favourites, Northern Broadsides, return to the Newcastle theatre-in-the-round with a beautiful and beguiling love story, 'The Winter's Tale' by William Shakespeare. Running from Tuesday, November 3rd, to Saturday, November 7th, the play is a rich, romantic fable of jealousy, love and redemption. King Leontes falsely accuses his Queen of infidelity. He proclaims their new-born daughter a bastard, and condemns the innocent to death. But the child, Perdita, survives. You will be transported from the dark Court of a jealous king to the bright sunshine of a rustic festival, where country girls sing saucy songs and a Prince can utter marriage vows to a lowly shepherd's daughter. 14 It's that time of the year again! On Saturday, October 31st, many readers will be celebrating Hallowe'en, marking the the definitive end of the Summer (with the onset of the season of darkness, cold, withering and dread). It's period of ghosts, ghouls and things (most explosively) that 'go bump in the night'! Hallowe'en (or All Hallows Eve, to give it its correct, religious nomenclature) was, for our ancestors far more than an opportunity to dress up in appositely- ghoulish costumes. It was 'the most haunted night of the year', summoning up images of dread and danger! Nowadays, very few of us anticipate the spirits of the next year's dead processing through our local churchyard at midnight; nevertheless, witches and supernatural beings are still remembered (and impersonated) by bands of disguised children roaming the streets with turnip-lanterns, knocking on doors to beg for sweets and 'pennies'. 04 | OCTOBER 2015
BUSINESS WORLD Auto Enrolment - Is Your Business Ready? WE have all seen the Government's advertising campaign, 'We're All In', delivered by celebrities we all recognise, and many employers will have received a letter from the Pensions Regulator asking to appoint a contact, and explaining the date that their business is required to stage for auto enrolment, but, often, the stagingdate is many months in the future and the letter gets filed away to be revisited at some time nearer the event - first mistake! Auto Enrolment is compulsory for the vast majority of businesses which have employees and who operate a PAYE scheme. More than 1.3 million businesses will go through the auto enrolment process during the next, three years; yet, many employers are being slow to realise exactly what their responsibilities under the new regime. On a practical level, employers must nominate a contact, develop initial plans, evaluate their workforce and ensure that their payroll software is able to deal adequately with auto enrolment: it must be able to make the appropriate deductions from each, qualifying employee's wages on a weekly, or monthly, basis, and generate information to be uploaded to the business's chosen pension provider. The employer needs to review any existing pension arrangements, and, if necessary, source a suitable auto enrolmentcompliant pension scheme which, given that, already, the number of pension providers offering these facilities to smaller employers is already quite restricted, will only become more difficult, as time goes by. The employer must also decide the basis on which he or she is going to calculate contributions, a decision which can result in considerable, additional costs to the business, if care is not taken to assess properly the business's pay structures, and keep their employees fully-informed of their option during the process. The additional costs and administration burden involved for the employer can be significant, as can the potential
Pension Regulator imposed fines for non-compliance. This, combined with the huge volume of businesses going through the auto enrolment process in a reatively-short period of time is going put extreme pressure on service providers. For this reason, our auto enrolment team, here at Walletts Chartered Certificated Accountants, are advising all businesses which approach us for advice to take steps to ensure that they have an auto enrolment facility fully-researched and confirmed at least six months before their staging-date. Professional advice (especially around the areas of potential postponement and contribution options) can save businesses significant amounts of money. During the last, two years, Wallets, at our offices in Hanley, Biddulph and Rugeley, have developed a speciaist team, working with a national provider of quality auto enrolment advice to assist local businesses in making sure that they get the process right. We have, through our specialist advisors and auto enrolmentcompliant payroll bureau, helped many businesses to meet their legal obligations under auto enrolment and successfully to install, operate and administer their auto enrolment schemes. Walletts now offer all businesses free, no-obligation auto enrolment advice clinics at our Hanley office, which explain auto enrolment, evaluate your business's individual needs and provide employers with an indication of the potential costs involved. To book a place, please call Keith Salt or David Bould on 01782 212326, or, alternatively, email us at accountants@ walletts.co.uk sales: 01782 461711
LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY DO YOU WANT ONE? Erase the the stress of coping with bills & accounts! THE vast majority of us do not like to think about the possibility of losing our mental capacity, and consider how we would cope with our financial affairs in that eventuality. It is, therefore, eminently prudent to look to the future and plan ahead, in order to ease the potential burden on your relative, should this occur - by creating a Lasting Power of Attorney. An LPA is is a legal document that allows you to choose other people whom you wish to make decisions on your behalf, including a time when they you lack the requisite, mental capacity to do so.
the Public Guardian before it can be used (if someone else tries to register if you and your attorney[s] will be able to make an objection); 2) You choose someone to provide a 'certificate' confirming that you understand the significance and purpose of it; 3) You can choose 'people to be told' about your LPA when it is registered (so that they have an opportunity to raise concerns); 4) Your signature, and the signatures of your chosen attorneys must be witnessed; 5) From a legal perspective, your attorney(s) must follow the code of Practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 - if they don't always act in your best interests, the OPG can step in, and your attorneys(s) may be held accountable; 6) The OPG provides helpful support and advice.
It is crucial that an LPA is 'completed' while you are still mentally capable, well before you require it. There are TWO types of LPA:* Property and financial affairs (allowing an attorney to make decisions about paying bills, dealing with the bank, collecting benefits, selling your house etc.). * Health and welfare (allowing decisions on treatment, care, medication, where you live etc.). An LPA allows you to plan in advance the decisions you want to be made on your behalf if/when you lose the capacity to make them yourself; the people you want to make these decisions; how you want the people to make these decisions. Having an LPA is a safe way of maintaining control over decisions made for you because: 1) It has to be registered with the Office of sales: 01782 461711
DO YOU NEED A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY If you ‘lose capacity’ all of your financial arrangements will be ‘locked’. even those you held jointly. your bank and other institutions have no choice but follow the rules mCA and deny your spouse/family access to your accounts. to ‘unlock’ your accounts, and also be able to sign and act on your behalf someone has to either produce a previously arrange LPA or make an application to the Court of Protection. An application to the Court is neither cheap (£2,000 to £3,000 are typical) or quick (3-4 months) and this is no guarantee of success. the Court may reject your families application and instead appoint a local deputy (a local solicitor) who will take over all of your finances. From your estate, the deputy will deduct all court fees as well as his own fees and expenses, which in some cases has been known to run into £1000’s
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SIMPLY SPECTACULAR!!
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ON Saturday, November 7th, Betley Bonfire and
Sponsored by Madeley Heath Motors, in association with Signal 1 Radio, and run completely by a group of dedicated volunteers to raise money for local organisations, this event is the biggest of its kind in the region.
an amazing, breathtaking aerial display - once the sky has developed velvet blackness! Stanworth's Funfair is, once again, supporting the event, with giant rides for the brave and gentle ones for the young, and there will also be plenty of aromatic food-stalls, roast pork, beefburgers, hotdogs, chips and ice-cream.
It is taking place, once again, at Betley Court Farm on the A531 in the charming village of Betley on the Staffordshire/Cheshire border, with the natural amphitheatre of Betley Mere parkland providing a perfect venue for viewing the many and varied attractions.
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There'll be fun for ALL the family, as this great With a chill in the air, wrap up warm, put your tradition is kept alive! Wellingtons on, then head to one of the finest bonfire and fireworks displays in the whole of Well-supported event continues to grow the country.
THE sun shone on the morning of Saturday, August 1st, for the 158th Betley Show, reports Sebastian Daly, of Pool Farm Veterinary Surgery, one of the event's main sponsors.
THE GATES OPEN AT 4PM, EXPECT A LOT OF TRAFFIC, SO COME EARLY! Starting at 7.30pm, fireworks from Pain's Fireworks (one of Europe's leading, professional display companies) will provide
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"This year saw live cookerydemonstrations, the internationally-acclamed Electro Swing Circus. horticultural and agricultural displays, falcontry and traditional craft-workings amongst other attractions and displays." Donkey-rides were another addition to this show in 2015. Betley Show continues to grow on traditional roots, and is run by Betley and District Horticultural Society, a group of dedicated voulunteers who endeavour to continue to improve the event, with all its heritage. "The show was well-supported, even if the rain later on deterred a few who missed out on the annual egg-throwing competition," added Sebastian. Readers wishing to help Sebastian in raising funds for the Children's Liver Disease Foundation can visit the website, http://www.justgiving. com/sebdaly2015 All support for this very worthy charity, however large or small, is greatly appreciated. sales: 01782 461711
Lawton Manor Care Home Proud to be Celebrating 27 Years of Caring
Set in two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Lawton Manor, like all Brighterkind’s luxury care homes, has always offered the best possible quality of life, and now with our Garden Rooms extension, we can offer our residents, their friends and families even more. We have a number of rooms available, all featuring the highest possible standards of luxury and the latest technology, including full en-suite with shower, electric profiling beds, flat screen TV and extensive views of the countryside or gardens. Our residents benefit from experienced staff who provide personalised care and a whole range of services to enhance their lives. There is no better way to get a feel for the luxury and attention to detail we offer at Lawton Manor than to come for a visit.
If you would like more information or have any questions about Lawton Manor please call 01270 844200 Lawton Manor, Church Lane, Church Lawton, Stoke on Trent, ST7 3DD email: lawtonmanor@brighterkind.com website: www.brighterkind.com/lawtonmanor sales: 01782 461711
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Bingo every Friday & Sunday night in Lounge Starting 9:30pm Every Tues, Starting 29th September - Open Mic with Denise Wednesday Afternoon Social Afternoon
LARGE Screen TV in Bar THURSDAY 1ST OCT - JAZZ CLUB (EVERY THURSDAY) FRIDAY 2ND OCT - ROCK & ROLL SATURDAY 3RD OCT - PHIL MARTINE THE HEART AND SOUL OF ROCK N ROLL SATURDAY 10TH OCT - NORTHERN SOUL FRIDAY 16TH OCT - ROCK & ROLL SAT 17TH OCT - ALL DAY NORTHERN SOUL (CHARITY) SATURDAY 24TH OCT - PRIVATE PARTY SATURDAY 31ST OCT - HALLOWEEN NIGHT WITH BEARFOOT BEERS FROM £2.55 PER PINT
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'The Jersey Boys' THE story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will be told in a terrific show, 'The Jersey Boys' at Baddeley Green WMC on Friday, November 6th. You'll be able to dance the night away during the show, which will
a fantastic show, featuring top-notch Cher, Michael Bublé and Amy Winehouse Priced at £6, tickets are on sale behind the bar at the Leek New Road tribute artistes, at Baddeley Green WMC venue, with further details available on Friday, October 23rd.
on (01782) 541246/07794-552342.
Fantastic tributes DON'T miss the debut performance by
Tickets are priced at £6, and are on sale behind the bar at the Leek New Road venue, with further details available on (01782) 541246/07794-552342.
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OCTOBER
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Sat 3rd - Ryan Jones Sun 4th - Jamie Ashton Sat 10th - Leigh Anthony Sun 11th - Mike Leigh Sat 17th - Shannon Leah Sun 18th - Connor O'Neil Sat 24th - Jacqui Wesley Sun 25th - Michael Tremble Sat 31st - Lee Daniel
Sat 3rd TONY GOLD IS TOM JONES Sun 4th DEREK JONES Sat 10th SMILE Sun 11th JAMES FRANKLYN Sat 17th THE SENSATIONS Sun 18th JASON KERR Sat 247th PARTY PEOPLE Sun 25th JESS Sat 31st JASON DALE IS JOHNNY CASH & ELVIS Sun 1st Nov - jamie aston
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.
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
Friday 25th January - 8pm
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Offers you OCTOBER Sat 3rd - Seaside Rendevous Sun 4th - Heroes Sat 10th - Barricade Sun 11th - Brotherhood Sat 17th - Roadhouse Sun 18th - Karl Howard
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Sun 1st - 20th Century Rock
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Sat 7th - Electro's 80's
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Sun 8th - Generation Gap
BINGO
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HOT & COLD FOOD AVAILABLE FROM THE KITCHEN AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES
Our Top-Flight live entertainment for Saturday & Sunday nights
OCTOBER
** MEMBERS' CHILDREN ONLY **
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.
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ROCK & ROLL EVERY WED 8-30 TILL LATE BINGO THURS/FRI/SAT & SUN FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE SKY TV ALL SPORTS SHOWN INC STOKE BUS TO ALL STOKE CITY FC HOME GAMES
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Sat 3rd - Gemma Louise Sun 4th - Terri Craig Sat 10th - Charlie Mack Sun 11th - Adam Austin Sat 17th - Kelly Brazil Sun 18th - Robert L Hughes Sat 24th - Steve Black Sun 25th - Evah Sat 31st - Tyler Jon
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EXCELLENT INDOOR GAMES FACILITIES PLUS OUR OWN BOWLING GREEN
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Friday 25th January - 8pm
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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AN exciting
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OCTOBER
when American
Sat 3rd ......... Sat 10th........ Sat 14th ....... Sat 24th ....... Sat 31st ........
vocalist, Robert L. Hughes, brings his years of experience to
PROJECT 4 MOTOWN KNIGHTS CROSSROADS COEUR D'ALENE MADKATZ
FREE Pool Monday Night
the stage at
Goldenhill WMC on Sunday, October 18th. Robert brings his brand of Soul, Motown, Early Disco and much more, courtesy of Mainstream Entertainments, Tel: 02476 319786/07818-040220 or Email: barry@mainstream-ents.co.uk
Every Sunday Boot Camp Training (keep fit) 7:30pm - 8:30pm £3 per session
OCTOBER
FROST
SARAH DEE Sat 17th -
TOM NICKLESON Sat 24th -
all star tribute & comedy month Sat 1st Jason Kerr Sat 8th Darren Tighe - One Jovi Sat 15th Logan Brown Motown Show Sat 24th Midnight Sat 31st Sarah Jay - 80's hits
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(ABBEY HULTON SUBURBAN CLUB) ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY
MJE MANAGEMENT & VIVA
OCTOBER Sat 3rd.........................CAUTION Sun 4th................... SOUL MAMA Sat 10th.................. JAMES HART Sun 11th................ CHLOE PYATT Sat 17th.....................B DAZZLED Sun 18th............. CHARLIE MACK Sat 24th........... LUCAS PRIMMER Sun 25th..................TERRI CRAIG Sat 31st.........................2 SMART 128 Greasley Road, Abbey Hulton ST2 8HZ Tel: 07716 711731
10 | OCTOBER 2015
Sat 24th - LUCAS ADAMS Sat 31st - SHELLY MARIE
OCTOBER ENTERTAINMENT
FRI 2nd HOTTER THAN HELL tickets £7 Sat 3rd SCOTT DAVID FRI 9th DIANNE SHAW & BAND tickets £8 Sat 10th KRYS FRI 16th MORE THAN MUSICALS tickets £6 Sat 17th DEEP TIMBRE FRI 23rd CHER, MICHEAL BUBLE, AMY WHINEHOUSE tribute acts - tickets £6 Sat 24th KILLING TIME Sat 31st TAKE TWO **members children only saturday nights**
MONDAY: Line dancing • THURSDAY: Night bingo INDOOR GAMES SNOOKER, SKITTLES, POOL, CRIBBAGE, DOMINOES ETC SUNDAY LUNCH, available in the lounge resteraunt DISC DRAW every Thursday, Friday & Sataurday Every alternative Thurs afternoon FRIENDSHIP CLUB Bingo Fri/Sat Nights
189 WERRINGTON ROAD WERRINGTON, ST2 9AL
01782 214306
THE SUBURBAN SOCIAL CLUB
Sat 17th - MIDNIGHT
&
BINGO EVERY SAT NIGHT & SUN LUNCH
TELEPHONE:
Sat 10th - LAUREN KNIGHT
HIGH STREET, SILVERDALE, NEWCASTLE, TEL: 01782 622930
MICHAEL BROOKES Sat 31st -
Sat 3rd - CHLOEY PYATT
football bt sports all premier & top live matches function room available please ring club for details
OCTOBER
Sat 3rd - CHARLIE Sat 10th -
OCTOBER
www.baddeleygreenclub.com
A Warm & Friendly Welcome Awaits You At
KIDSGROVE LABOUR CLUB
Free Function Room Available Bingo and Open the Box Thur, Sat & Sun Top Beers, Lagers & Cask Ales Televised Football, Pool & Darts LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SAT/SUN EVENINGS REGULAR TRIBUTE ACTS
OCTOBER
Sat 3rd - Simon Deacon Sun 4th - Gemma Louise Sat 10th - Big Dave Bopper Sun 11th - Karen Starr Sat 17th - Lucas Primmer Sun 18th - Natasha Marie Sat 24th - Sean Haven Sun 25th - Chris Johnson Sat 31st - Shelley Marie TEL: 01782 783283
MARKET STREET, KIDSGROVE
invite you to pay us a visit to share all our excellent facilities OCTOBER
Sat 3rd - JOHNNY ROQUES Sun 4th - NICK MILLER Sat 10th - JACK RYAN Sun 11th - AMY JANE Sat 14th - BOXING TORNAMENT Sun 18th - ANDY STINE Sat 24th - LINDA STEVENS Sun 25th - SHARRON WALLACE Sat31st - HARRY MARKS TELEPHONE:
(01782) 624573 sales: 01782 461711
Diane sings Soul & Motown classics FRIDAY, October 9th, sees the eagerly-awaited return to Baddeley Green WMC of top-class Soul and Motown singer, Diane Shaw, and her fabulous, seven-piece band! One of the country's most experienced live performers, with her own, loyal following, Diane (once called 'the UK's most famous unknown singer') has recorded her first album, since her last visit twelve months ago. Having toured Britain and overseas for nearly 20 years, she has performed in front of more audiences than chart artists today, supporting such artists as Motown legends, Martha Reeves,
A Warm Welcome Awaits You At
BRADWELL W.M.C. Top Class Entertainment Every Saturday & Sunday Nights
OCTOBER Sat 3rd - Intermission Sun 4th - Greg Ritchie Sat 10th - Saremma Sun 11th - Wayne Sat 17th - The Diva Girls Sun 18th - Alex Stone Sat 24th - Life's A Riot Sun 25th - Georgie Sat 31st - 24U BINGO WED/FRI/SAT/SUN NIGHTS AND ALSO SUNDAY LUNCH ** MONDAY NIGHTS** PRIZE BINGO WITH GOOD PRIZES - WHY NOT COME ALONG & BRING THE KIDS FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE - RING CLUB FOR DETAILS COACHES WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT BEERS FROM CARLSBERG, COORS & HEINEKEN
Bradwell Lane, Bradwell.
01782 635701
Brenda Holloway and Chris Clark; Northern Soul icons, Tommy Hunt, Sidney Barnes and Geno Washington; Disco legends, Sister Sledge and George McCrae; and Grammy-winning jazz legends, Kirk Whalum and Peter White. The soul and spirit of the great divas (Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Dians Ross and The Supremes) runs through Diane, and music with the classic sounds of a time gone-by is freshly delivered to a new audience. In addition to premier venues, theatres and festivals throughout the UK, she has performed in Cyprus, Dubai, France, Spain and Turkey. Tickets, priced at £8, are available from Baddeley Green WMC on (01782) 541246/07794-552342.
Sounds of Sean
we bid a friendly WELCOME to associates and vistors to the hospitable
WOLSTANTON High Street Club
POPULAR vocalist, Sean Haven, will be entertaining at Kidsgrove Labour Club on Saturday, October 24th.
live entertainment every saturday
OCTOBER
Sean is appearing, courtesy of MJE Entertainment Agency, which can be telephoned on 01785 824824 (Tel) or by emailing: info@mjemanagement.com
QUALITY LIVE
OCTOBER ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENINGS SUPPLIED BY
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Sat 3rd SKELLS Sun 4th VIKKI B
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Sat 10th SHAKERMAKER
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.
Sun 11th NATHAN JOHN
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Sat 17th THUNDER RAYNES Sun 18th RHIANNON HILL
Friday 25th January - 8pm
THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Sat 24th HIT MEN
Fri 2nd tickets £5 SOUL DEVOTION Sat 3rd CARNIVAL Fri 9th ROCK N ROLL - dancing dave Sat 10th TYLER JON Sat 17th D.N.A. Fri 23rd
ROCK N ROLL - sunnyside swing
Sat 24th NATALIE KNIGHT Sat 31sth TERRI CRAIG + comedian - Austin Knight *MEMBERS CHILDREN ONLY ON SATURDAY NIGHT* WWW.WOLSTANTONHSC.CO.UK
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Sat 31st HELP BAND (Beatles Tribute)
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BLACKPOOL • BLACKPOOL • BLACKPOOL
THE ROSEDENE HOTEL
Star rated by Visit Britain Parking available
Let there be Light(s)!!
BLACKPOOL'S Illuminations is the longest (and most enduring) event in the resort's calendar, attracting Centrally located & 2 mins walk from CIU Clubs • All en-suite • Licensed over three million visitors during the • Excellent home cooked food Autumn season. • Cleanliness guaranteed Every year sees a new array of 7 NIGHT SPECIAL features, and 2015 be no different £20 per person with innovative designers using the 100 Coronation Street, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 4QQ latest technology to enhance what Tel: 01253 294609 has been dubbed 'the greatest, free Email: melsue58@btinternet.com light show on earth'! www.therosedenehotel.com With more than a million lights stretching along six miles of the famous Promenade, it is little wonder that generation after LUXURY FAMILY HOLIDAY FLATS generation make the annual trip to Fully self-contained, all with private bathroom and toilet. Ideally positioned on Central Promenade, overlooking the sea and sands by Central Pier. Blackpool to celebrate this great, All 24 flats have 1/2 bedrooms, lounge/diner with colour TV, modern kitchen unit. British event. SPECIAL OFFERS There are lots of ways you can view Cheap rates for lets over one month during the winter. Weekend & mid-week bookings also taken. this wonderful attraction along the Electricity by meter. magnificent, regenerated seafront. Write now for brochure enclosing SAE to: JEAN, CENTRAL BEACH HOLIDAY FLATS, 93 CENTRAL PROMENADE, You can drive along the entire stretch, take a modern or BLACKPOOL FY1 5AA Tel/Fax: 01253 628932 illuminated heritage tram, or why Visit us on our website: www.centralbeach.co.uk not park your car and take a walk through the Lights? The 2014 display revealed a number of exciting, new features, including work by the Illuminations'
Gynway B&B
The Gynway is a small homely B&B where a warm welcome awaits you. Adjacent to the seafront, the Gynway offers:
THE QUORN
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Friendly B&B with Ex-Stoke Delores B&B / B&B+E.M.
Another of the quorn's excellent bedrooms
On Request
Door to Door Service Licensed
walking distance of Prom and all amenities
Phone 01253 342902 St Chads Road COLONIAL HOTEL BLACKPOOL
465-467 Promenade,FY4 1AR
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SPECIAL OFFERS
MONDAY - FRIDAY BB £99.00 | DBB £119.99
TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
thecolonialhotel@hotmail.com
01253 344367
www.colonialhotelblackpool.co.uk
STAFFORD COACHES • Quality coaches at affordable prices • Day excursions • UK & continental travel • Holidays arranged • Wedding specialist • Stag & Hen weekends • Nightclubs • Concerts • Sporting events & tickets AIRPORT TRANSFERS
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• Range of Breakfasts • Tea/coffee making facilities • Colour TVs all rooms • Pet Friendly Environment • Unrestricted on street parking (Dogs Free Of Charge )
BOOK FOR ILLUMINATIONS £20pp per night
205 Dickson Road, Blackpool
01253 314747
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Situated just off the North Promenade, yet just a few minutes walk into the town centre, The Brooklyn Hotel offers the perfect location for your holiday. • All rooms are ensuite with flat screen Freeview TV, tea/coffee making facilities. • Cosy bar lounge with well stocked bar & big screen TV • Beautifully appointed dining room • Private car park plus plenty of free road parking • Ground floor rooms available • Wheelchair access • Free Wi-Fi • All major credit cards accepted
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sales: 01782 461711
OUT & ABOUT in 2015
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creative force, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, who unveiled a stunning, new tableau on the Cliffs at the north end of the display. Drawing upon the story of 'Alice in Wonderland', the design features an enchanting water garden, an eight-feet-long bridge and a version of the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, featuring a very unusual guest in the shape of Harry The Hound, the mascot of the tableau sponsor, Houndshill Shopping Centre. 2015 will see yet more innovative designs, as the Illuminations' offer is refreshed and reinvented for
yet another generation of visitors. Holidaymakers' first experience of the Illuminations was back in 1879, when just EIGHT arclamps lit up the seafront in what was, then, descibed as "artificial sunshine". The principle might be the same, but the sheer scale, style and professionalism of the fantastic, free show make it something very different! It now features miles of festoons and tableaux, FULLY SELF CONTAINED CLEAN & COMFORTABLE creating one of the most iconic sights in British GROUND FLOOR FLAT AVAILABLE popular culture. 2 MINS FROM PROMENADE, CAR PARK SPACE 2015's Illuminations run from Friday, September 4th, www.galaxy.zepsu.com lindajohn-galaxy@btconnect.com to Sunday, November 8th, and further details are BLACKPOOL available by visiting the website: www.visitblackpool. com/illuminations
HOPES NEW STRETTON HOTEL A F2amily Run Business
The Stretton Hotel on Blackpool's Promenade occupies a much sought convenient position - close to North Pier, facing the beautiful Irish Sea and overlooking the spectacular Princess Parade. The town centre, shops and all central entertainment are within just two minutes walk. 50 BED SEAFRONT HOTEL CLOSE TO TOWN WINTER GARDENS , & SHOPS FRI - SUNDAY B&B - £49.99PP
MON - FRI OR FRI - MON DBB £99.99PP Taking Bookings Now For Christmas & New Year
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Blenheim Mount
THE LADY HAMILTON GUEST HOUSE
DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORT FROM STOKE
Affordable, Friendly, Comfortable Guest House 4 minutes walk from the sea. Mid Week & Weekend Specials Small Pets Welcome
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The Rowan Hotel
TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THE ILLUMINATIONS & CHRISTMAS 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) £88.00 P.P. B&B
• 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.
207 Central Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5DL Tel: 01253 625867 www.blenheimmounthotel.co.uk sales: 01782 461711
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John and Madeleine would like to welcome you to the Rowan, a 12 room family run B&B with the emphasis on making your stay a pleasant and friendly experience, one that you would like to return to time and time again.
8 Empress Drive, North Shore, Blackpool FY2 9SE Enquiries or Reservations: 01253 352218 E-mail: web@rowan-hotel.co.uk www.rowenhotel.co.uk
Forgiveness, harmony & happiness NEW Vic favourite, Northern Broadsides, returns to the Newcastle theatre-in-the-round with a beautiful and beguiling love story from the Bard of Avon. 'The Winter's Tale' is a joyous, heart-warming work, culminating in forgiveness, harmony and happiness, performed by a charismatic cast of actor-musicians.
The play is a rich, romantic fable of jealousy, love and redemption, in which KIng Leontes falsely accuses his Queen of infidelity. He proclaims their newborn daughter a bastard, and condemns the innocent to death, but the child, Perdita, survives. Readers will be transported from the dark Court of a jealous king to the bright sunshine of a rustic festival, where country girls sing saucy songs and a Prince can utter marriage vows to a lowly shepherd's daughter and we believe it! "The best Shakespeare around" enthused The Independent on Sunday about Northern Broadsides. Directed by Conrad Nelson, this new production of 'A Winter's Tale' runs at the New Vic from Tuesday, November 3rd, to Saturday, November 7th, at 7.30pm, with a 2.15pm matinee performance on Saturday 7th. Tickets (priced at £13-£22, with group-discounts of £2 for parties of ten or more, £2 off for concessionaries and Under26s Go Free) can be purchased from the New Vic Box Office on (01782) 717962,or online at www.newvictheatre.org.uk OCTOBER 2015 | 13
RTY IDEAS A P & N HALLOWE’E FABULOUS 'FRIGHT NIGHT'!
either pumpkin or 'punky' (meaning a lighted taper) still prevails. We have (inevitably) been invaded by American cultural ON Saturday, October 31st, myriad readers will be celebrating imperialism, in the form of 'Trick or Treat' (remember the (with gusto) the cultural phenomenon, known colloquially as obnoxious brats in John Carpenter's movie, 'Hallowe'en'?), but this Hallowe'en. is, in any case, initially emanates from Britain (where it is known Traditionally, this marks the definitive end of the Summer, with as 'Mischief Night'). all that this entails: the onset of the season of cold, darkness, Our ancestors believed that Hallowe'en was a night when spirits withering and dread! walked the earth and could be seen by prophetic (and hyperHallowe'en (or All Hallows Eve, to give it its correct, religious imaginative!) folk. nomenclature) was, for our ancestors, far more than an It was an evening when it was expedient to carry out all kinds of opportunity to dress up in appositely-ghoulish costumes - it was superstitious practices to ward off the powers of darkness and 'the most haunted night of the year', summoning up images of bring good fortune. dread and danger! This, of course, harks back to Roman times, when Celtic druids Nowadays, very few of us anticipate the spirits of the next year's used their powers to protect their brethren from the imaginative dead processing through our local churchyard at midnight; from the rampaging God of Death (come to claim his victims!). nevertheless, witches and supernatural beings are still The last day of the year in the old Celtic calendar, it was also, remembered (and impersonated) by bands of disguised children traditionally, the night of all witches, before All Saints' Day roaming the streets with turnip-lanterns, knocking on doors to (November 1st), when the Christians retaliated with a general beg for sweets and 'pennies'. celebration of all their faith's martyrs. In fact, some areas of Britain (especially North Yorkshire and the North-East of England), the custom of 'Punky Night', deriving from Five days later, on Thursday, November 5th, comes Guy Fawkes Night; however, bonfires were also, once, associated with Off Banks Lane, Hallowe'en! after Sprinks Lane Fire was thought to the great deterrent to the powers of Kingsley, Staffordshire darkness, and, so, in olden times, bonfires were lit, and ST10 2BX farmworkers paraded around fields with flaming torches, Tel: 01538 754784 chanting rhymes which were believed to have the capacity to www.kingsleyfalconry.co.uk drive off malevolent creatures, such as devils and hobgoblins, AUTUMN WEEKEND Opening Times Sat 10th, Sun 11th October 2015 and human agents, like witches and warlocks, from harming next Sat 1st March – Sat 1st Nov 2014 Come along and meet staff & our year's crops. magnificent birds up close. Flying WEEKENDS: 10.30 am -5 pm Now, that's something to consider during Hallowe'en 'fright displays & handling throughout the day. (Last admittance 4 pm) WEEKDAYS: 10 am - 4,30 pm (Last admittance 3.30pm)
SPOOKY DO
TBC October 2015 Kingsley - Half hourly night tours around the park with a guide; first tour 6.30pm
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Readers can, of course, try on items, before Moorville Hall is not only a Hotel, we have superb leisure facilities on site available to both guest and members . Featuring Squash Courts, you buy.
We are a family run business who pride ourselves on listening to our customers to make sure all their requirements are met and also to recommend any extras we feel would make a difference to that special occasion. We cater for all types of Functions from Birthday Partys in the local Town Hall to Lavish Wedding in a beautiful Country House From just chair covers with beautiful coloured bows to a complete room dressing with tablecloths, runners, sprinkles and centrepieces we will cater for as much or as little as required. For a free quote contact Telephone: 07825 872 536 email: zelda@dreamsvenuedressing.co.uk 23 High Street, Biddulph
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RTY IDEAS A P & N HALLOWE’E 1ST ANNIVERSARY FOR JENNIE & MATTHEW! 'MINE hosts', Jennie and Matthew, have plenty to celebrate soon - and so do their many regulars! For, the popular couple are marking their first anniversary at The Regent, Fenton, on Tuesday, October 6th, and their experience in-charge of their first pub has, indeed, been a happy one.
with Jennie and Matthew offering groups (rock, tributes etc.) most Saturday evenings, plus perenniallypopular discos on Friday nights and Poker Nights each Thursday. "We have people following the bands to our pub from all parts of Staffordshire, including Wolverhampton," Jennie told us.
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Naturally, a full range of drinks is offered, and 'house-doubles' (whisky, brandy, vodka) come at a mere £2.50 (£2.90 with additives [lemonade, coke etc.]).
Regulars and visitors can enjoy traditional pub-games like crib, darts Running The Regent is a 'labour of love' and pool, and all the big games are for the couple, because it was previously available, via Sky Sports. their 'local'.
"It's been good; the pub was run down, and we have built it up again," explained "Being a licensee is something I've licensee, Jennie, adding: "We're getting wanted to do since I pulled my first there!" pint, when I was working here as an As part of the celebrations, The Regent 18-year-old," said Jennie. is presenting a special performance by Forthcoming attractions include Oasis tribute, So Oasis, on Friday 16th, a Hallowe'en fancy-dress starting at 9pm. party on Saturday, October Top-class live 31st; a performance by group, entertainment Southbound, on Boxing Day; and is already discos on Christmas Eve and New a regular Year's Eve. attraction The Punch Taverns hostelry majors at the Old in traditional, cask-conditioned Whieldon beers, with acclaimed 'real ale', Road venue, Marston's Pedigree (ABV 4.5%),
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as its regular brew, complemented by rotating 'guest beers'.
THE REGENT Offering a Walm Welcome
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Commemorations of VE and VJ Days THIS year occasioned the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, with commemorations of VE ('Victory in Europe') Day on Friday, May 8th, and VJ ('Victory over Japan') Day on Saturday, August 15th. On April 30th, 1945, Adolf Hitler committed suicide in Berlin, and, eight
days later, the Germany surrendered to the Allies, bringing the hostilities in Europe to an end.
Hirohito in his broadcast to the nation, on accepting the Allied terms of surrender.
Under new president, Harry S. Truman, the USA dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima (on August 6th) and Nagasaki (August 9th), forcing Japan finally to surrender that month.
The year began with the Germans defeated by Allied forces advancing through France.
"We have resolved to endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable," declared Emperor
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Located in Stoke-on-Trent (but providing its first-class services to businesses throughout the UK), N.J. Tostevin and Son enjoys more than 33 years of experience, and is confident that customers will not be disappointed. Readers requiring repairs and restoration should contact the Hartshill-based company straightaway to discuss your individual needs. It offers you a multi-faceted service, comprising piano-restoration; pianotuning and repairs; piano-sales and hire;
Supporting Research, Diagnosis, Treatment and Welfare in the region, and particularly for the Royal Stoke University Hospital & St. John Ambulance. Donations and Bequests welcomed and acknowledged Chairman: A. J. G. (Tony) Berry MBE, Sneyd Cottage, 5 Herm Close, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 3LL Tel/Fax: (01782) 622463 The North Staffs Heart Committee is an independent charity serving the interests of cardiac patients residing or receiving treatment in North Staffordshire. IT IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OTHER NATIONAL OR LOCAL CHARITY OF SIMILAR NAME
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Mulhouse and US troops capturing Strasbourg during the preceding November.
took the initial objectives, after JUBILANT service personnel and civilians celebrating thewhich end of the war in E urope in L ondon . German resistance stiffened and it was not until February 21st that the entire area was cleared.
In February, the Allies attached the Reichswald, a German state forest, situated around Cleve, close to the Dutch border and about 15 miles west of Nijmegen, between the Waal and Maas rivers.
Both French and American forces set about clearing the area in January, 1945; numbers of German troops were able to escape across the Rhine into friendly territory, but they left some 36,000 casualties behind them.
During the Winter of 1944-45, the Germans released the sluices on these rivers, so that the areas north and south of the forest were flooded and impassable.
FAB-VENT
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Indeed, once the the welcome flags have stpped waving, few of his friends seem particularly happy to see him back. Murray's declared intention of staying put and settling down with his new bride threatens to stir up all sorts of old rivalries and resentments. Suddenly, the couple, in search of some peace, find themselves once more in the firing-line. "'Hero's Welcome' is about the prodigal son, Murray, coming back to his home town," said the dramatist. "He's one of my anti-heroes, really; a squaddie who has all the good qualities that I like, although he has got trapped in his early days by the machinations of sexual politics, and ran away at the altar. "It explains the male rivalry between Murray and an old friend, Brad, who is fiercely competitive and will go to any lengths to win." Ayckbourn was described by The Wall Street Journal as "a playwright of real stature, one of the very best we have". Directed by the playwright, 'Hero's Welcome' runs at the New Vic from Thursday, October 8th, to Saturday, October 24th, at 7.30pm, with a 2.15pm matinee performance on Saturday 24th. The play is running in combination with Ayckbourn's much-earlier work, 'Confusions'. Tickets are priced at £13-£22 (with group-discounts of £2 for parties of ten or more, £2 off for concessionaries and Under-26s Go Free), and can be purchased from the New Vic Box Office on (01782) 717962,or online at www. newvictheatre.org.uk sales: 01782 461711
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The folk-rock legends are back! "DON'T miss them..." enthused The Independent about folk-rock pioneers, Steeleye Span, who are visiting Newcastle's New Vic Theatre with a new, live show in November. Maddy Prior, the voice of Steeleye, leads a line-up, featuring faces old and new, performing new gems alongside the classics that have made one of the most successful, British folk-rock bands. The performance (on Wednesday, November 25th) commences at 7.30pm, and tickets (priced at £18.50, £20.50 and £22 [with concessions]) are available from the New Vic Box Office on (01782) 717962 or online at www.newvictheatre.org.uk
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Belgrave Avenue, Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent Tel: 01782 311531 www.pearlcare.co.uk
A HOME THAT REALLY CARES
Its 30 single rooms are fully furnished, but residents are encouraged to bring their own items of personal RESIDENTS at this care home belongings (subject to them meeting are assured of only the highest safety-regulations). standards of residential care services, A wide range of activities is provided by offered within a warm and homely the home's staff, and this programme environment. is devised, following discussion with Indeed, it is the mission statement of the management and staff of Spratslade House (a splendid, neoItalianate mansion, dating from the mid-19th century) at Dresden, near Longton, to ensure that all needs are identified and addressed in a holistic manner on an individual basis. First and foremost, it is their aim to provide a friendly ambience, which each and every resident can regard as their own, personal 'home', where their requirements and wishes are paramount, to be honoured and respected at all times.
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Here, all residents are treated with respect (regardless of age, sex, race or religious belief), and it is a place, where, in comfort, safety and security, each guest is encouraged to be the same person which he or she has always been! Spratslade House is a 30-bed home which is registered for elderly residential care for both male and female residents over the age of 65 years.
residents and relatives.
Moreover, residents with any suggestions can discuss them with Care Manager, Janet Bentley (who has worked at Spratslade for an impressive 26 years), or one of the home's senior carers. The home offers breakfast, lunch and an evening meal, with snacks and drinks provided each day and night (a varied menu-cycle has been advised, via consultation with residents, to meet their dietary and nutritional needs). Additional facilities (including weekly hairdressing-visits; optical and dental services, and visits by a private chiropodist) are also available. Importantly, Pearlcare (Spratslade Ltd.) is consistently committed to its staff, and supports their personal development through training and career-progression, believing that this will allow the company to continue to focus upon developing standards of excellence in all of its homes.
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