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Also available online at www.seniorstoday.co.uk Tel: 01782 461711 Do YOU need a Property Trust Will?

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.

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.

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 until the death of the first).

Upon the first death, their share of the property

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(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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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2014 6 The definitive book of the 20th century - George Orwell's '1984' - is re-examined in a radical, new adaptation by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan (presented by Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and the Almeida Theatre, London), at Blackpool's Grand Theatre, from Tuesday, September 30th, to Saturday, October 4th. '1984' explores surveillance, identity and why the author's vision of the future is as relevant now as ever.

Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary and falls in love. But Big Brother is always watching, and the door to Room 101 can swing open in the blink of an eye!

9 Stoke-on-Trent's very own Country Music Diva, JC Rayne, is bringing her brandnew show to Goldenhill WMC on Sunday, September 21st, courtesy of VIVA Music Promotions! Don't miss your chance to see one of the UK's premier artistes; JC combines a refreshing mix of country, pop, Motown, rock and more in her fine solo performances. She sets out to rock the house with some modernday country/pop, from the likes of Band Perry, Gretchen Wilson, Taylor Swift etc., followed by full-on tributes to Dolly Parton and Shania Twain. However, she's equally at home with the phenomenon of Rock 'n' Roll and the 'Magic of Motown'.

16 Blurton-based Douglas Macmillan Hospice is staging its second 'Woofs and Wellies Walk' at Park Hall Country Park on Sunday, September 7th. Dog-lovers are urged to do their fund-raising best by taking part in a sponsored walk with their canine chum. Entry costs £10 for adults, with a maximum of two dogs, and £2.50 for children.

22 Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn, 'Roundelay' is a unique adventure in live theatre. Five interconnected tales which showcase the prolific dramatist's particular genius for story, character and theatrical time-travel - and written to be played in no particular order. See it once, see it twice - it's an evening that is unlikely to be repeated!

'Roundelay' can be enjoyed at Newcastle's New Vic Theatre, from Tuesday, October 7th, to Saturday, October 25th.

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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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now as September creeps in and Autumn follows close behind we have lots more exciting dates planned in our activities diary.

On Sunday 5th October we will be holding our Autumn Fair and currently all our staff and relatives are busy clearing out their cupboards looking for items no longer required that will help raise money for our Residents Social Fund.

The Fair will begin at 2.15pm; there will be lots of stalls and attractions and refreshments available in our comfortable dining room. We will be serving tea and coffee along with home-made cakes for all to enjoy. Everyone is welcome to attend so if you have a free afternoon please come along.

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It is April, 1984, at 13.00.

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BRACED FOR BEETHOVEN! THE opening concert of the Stokeon-Trent Festival 2014-15 series features the first of four appearances by the BBC Philharmonic at Hanley's Victoria Hall.

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Ask for Tony Heath YEE-HA - IT'S JC RAYNE!!

STOKE-ON-TRENT'S very own Country Music Diva, JC Rayne, is bringing her own unique brand of modern/classic country music to Goldenhill WMC on Sunday, September 21st - courtesy of VIVA Music Promotions!

Don't miss your chance to see one of the UK's premier artistes; JC combines a refreshing mix of country, pop, Motown, rock and more in her fine solo performances.

She sets out to rock the house with some modern-day country/

pop, from the likes of Band Perry, Gretchen Wilson, Taylor Swift etc., followed by full-on tributes to Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.

However, she's equally at-home with the phenomenon of Rock 'n' Roll and the 'Magic of Motown'.

A Warm Welcome Awaits You At

Berryhill W.M.C.

Beers by Coors, Excellent Facilities.

BINGO MON/SAT NIGHTS & SUN LUNCH THURS QUIZ NIGHT FOR CASH PRIZES ALSO INDOOR BOWLING

SEPTEMBER Sat 6th - Steve Rossi Sun 7th - Amanda Sat 13th - Dennie Dee Sun 14th - Jamie Ashton Sat 20th - Luke Gessner Sun 21st - Trev Moray .

Sat 27th - Gary Lane Sun 28th - Michael Tremble

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SEPTEMBER Sat 6th - Vikki Reynolds

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 13th - Stacy Love

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 20th - Family Affair Sat 27th - Sharon Wallace

Friday 25th January - 8pm

Friday 25th January - 8pm

THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL

THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

PUBLIC

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 &

HIGH STREET, SILVERDALE, NEWCASTLE, TEL: 01782 622930

Calvary Crescent,Bentilee,ST2 OAQ,

01782 314490

Goldenhill WMC

SEPTEMBER

We’re famous for our ‘Lounge Lizard’ Club Entertainment System

WE ARE LOOKING FOR N JOIN OUR TEA

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 audit are holding the next one an established act or ju started. We'd love to m

Meir And Longton Royal British Legion 197 Meir road Stoke on Trent Staffs ST3 7JF

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(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

Our Top-Flight live entertainment for Saturday & Sunday nights

SEPTEMBER

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

COACH PARTIES WELCOME ON APPOINTMENT

Sat 6th - Linda Dean Sun 7th - Dione Giorgino Sat 13th - Aimee Sun 14th - Michael Tremble Sat 20th - Midnight Duo Sun 21st - JC Rayne Sat 27th - Back To The Future Sun 28th - Ryan Jones

A GREAT CHOICE OF DRINKS FROM LWC

Pay All Out - All players get FREE open the box ticket

PLUS HAND-PULLED REAL ALES

Every Thursday Night Sequence Dancing/BINGO

LARGE CAR PARK

FOOTBALL CRAZY? Then watch ALL Premier League Games (including Stoke City Matches) Every Week.

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

(CARLING, WORTHINGTON & MORE)

Friday 25th January - 8pm

THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Friday 25th January - 8pm

Friday 25th January - 8pm

THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

THIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Every Wednesday BINGO NIGHT

Kidsgrove Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent. Tel: (01782) 782748 sales: 01782 461711

Sat 6th - Intrigue Sat 13th - Halcyon Dayz Sat 20th - Skinch Sat 27th - False Alarm NOW live bands every friday T

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ACTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Friday 25th Januar

HIS AUDITION IS OPEN TO PUBLIC.

BINGO EVERY SAT NIGHT & SUN LUNCH GAMES ROOMS POOL TABLE, DARTS, CRIB FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

(RECENTLY REFURBISHED) LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH SHOWCASE NIGHT (TICKET ONLY)

189 WERRINGTON ROAD WERRINGTON, ST2 9AL

01782 214306

SEPTEMBER 2014 | 09

OFFERING A WARM WELCOME AT

MEIR SOCIAL & SPORTS WMC Bingo Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat & Sun

Top beers & lagers from Coors

100%

• Games room including snooker • Bowling Green • Pigeon Club COACH PARTIES WELCOME • LARGE CAR PARK LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SAT/SUN EVENINGS

SEPTEMBER

Sat 6th - Gary Wells Sun 7th - The Passionettes Sat 13th - Kelly James Sun 14th - Bus Stop Sat 20th - Jenni Stevens Sun 21st - STAR NIGHT Just Jackson - Michael Jackson Tribute Sat 27th - Disco Party Night Sun 28th - Michael Brookes

SEPTEMBER Sat 6th ......... Back Beat Blues Brothers (2 guy blues act)

Sat 13th ....... Martin Burtons Time Machine (band)

Sat 20th ....... 20th Century Rocks (2 guy comedy vocals)

Sat 27th ....... 2 Real (excellent male duo)

SEPTEMBER

Sat 6th - DEVANTE Sun 7th - JEFF MARTIN Sat 13th - NIGHT-STAR Sun 14th - ELLY JARMAIN Sat 20th - SNEEZEWORT Sun 21st - BROTHERHOOD Sat 27th - HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS Sun 28th - SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS

football bt sports all premier & top live matches function room available please ring club for details

**Members Children Only**

TEL: 01782 314730 THE BEECHES, WESTON ROAD, MEIR

BUCKNALL BOWLING & RECREATION CLUB live entertainment

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER Sat 6th - GEMMA

Sat 6th Stephen James Sat 20th Stacie D

LOUISE

(top female vocalist)

Sat 13th - SNEEZEWORT (fab comedy show)

Sat 20th - HENNA

(excellent young female vocalist)

Sat 27th - TREV

MORAY

CARLING LAGER • TRADITIONAL BASS GUEST BEERS • CIDER WORTHINGTON CREAM FLOW BITTER

(superb male vocalist)

SEPTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT

Fri 5th 60,70,80's charity night with trevor moray profits to 'rethink' tickets £5 from club Sat 6th KISS THE BEAT Fri 12th reckless heart heart tribute - tickets £5 from club Sat 13th SPOTLIGHT Fri 19th bryan adams effect tribute - tickets £6 from club Sat 20th KILLING TIME Sat 27th FALCON

GUESTS WELCOME FREE FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE

TELEPHONE:

(01782) 614297

Snooker - Line Dancing every Tuesday Sequence Dancing every Thursday Outdoor/Indoor Bowls

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

01782 214 091

430 Werrington Road, Bucknall

www.baddeleygreenclub.com

THE SUBURBAN SOCIAL CLUB

(ABBEY HULTON SUBURBAN CLUB) **ALL STOKE PREMIERSHIP MATCHES SHOWN HERE** £1,000 BINGO JACKPOT every Sunday Dinner & Night Bingo every: Sat night / Sun Dinner / Sun Night

FREE Function Room with FREE Disco available for any occasion (min of 50 guests for free disco)

MJE MANAGEMENT & VIVA

invite you to pay us a visit to share all our excellent facilities

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER

ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY

Sat 6th .............. JAMIE ASHTON Sun 7th............. MITCH TOMPSON Fri 12th ............ OLLIE vs ROBBIE

DOUBLE TRIBUTE NIGHT

Sat 13th ............ CATS EYES Sun 14th ........... CARLA YATES Sat 20th ............ DIONNE GIORGINO Sun 21st ........... SHAUNY MOORE Sat 27th ............ WOW! It's KYLIE TRIBUTE NIGHT

Sun 28th ........... JAMIE CONNOLLY

128 Greasley Road, Abbey Hulton ST2 8HZ Tel: 07716 711731 10 | SEPTEMBER 2014

Sat 6th - ANDREW HALL Sun 7th - JOE WALL Sat 13th - BILLY HARPER Sun 14th - ALYSHA McKAYE Sat 20th - LYSSA LEIGH Sun 21st - DEBBIE GOLD Sat 27th - GEORGIA BROOKS Sun 28th - ROGER LEE

TELEPHONE:

(01782) 624573 sales: 01782 461711

STEVE & DOMINIC ON-SONG! LOVERS of the best of '80s and '90s' music will be delighted to learn that acclaimed Stoke-on-Trent-based duo, Back to the Future, will be performing at Goldenhill WMC on Saturday, September 27th.

Steve 'Dr. Emmett Brown' Pepper (on bass and vocals) and Dominic 'Marty McFly' Jones (on guitar and vocals) have been together since the beginning of 2013 and playing live since October of that year.

A Warm Welcome Awaits You At

BRADWELL W.M.C. Top Class Entertainment Every Saturday & Sunday Nights

SEPTEMBER Sat 6th - Smile Sun 7th - Mitch Corner Sat 13th - Back to Back Sun 14th - Peter Jones Sat 20th - Two's a Crowd Sun 21st - Brad Diamond Sat 27th - Midnight Sun 28th - Darren Collins 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

RYAN'S GREAT VOCALS THE latest addition to the VIVA Music Promotions team, Ryan Jones is appearing at Goldenhill WMC on Sunday, September 28th.

LINDA'S SIMPLY AMAZING!

An enthusiastic and eager performer

WITH a repertoire of over 2,000 songs and a four-octave range, chanteuse, Linda Dean, brings vocal excellence to Goldenhill WMC on Saturday, September 6th.

(boasting a light-show to rival the NEC's!), Ryan boasts great vocals, and sings all the classics from the 1960s right up to the present day.

QUALITY LIVE

SEPTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENINGS SUPPLIED BY

ELCOCK ENTERTAINMENTS

Sat 6th REGGAE on the ROCKS Sun 7th CASEY CADENZA Sat 13th SUNRISE DUO Sun 14th SIMON GARCIA Sat 20th FREEZE Sun 21st ALEX CHARLES

we bid a friendly WELCOME to associates and vistors to the hospitable

WOLSTANTON WMC live entertainment every saturday

SEPTEMBER Sat 6th MARK YEATES Sat 13th FAMILY AFFAIR Sat 20th STEVE BLACK Sat 27th TONY LEE + DAVID BRYAN (comedian) *members children only on saturday night*

Sat 27th BROKEN DREAMS

www.wolstanton.co.uk

Sun 28th ANDY MARLOW

EXCELLENT GAMES ROOM FACILITIES Snooker - Darts - Crib - Indoor Bowls

Function Room AvailableFor Hire

01782 616 736

Chetwynd House, High Street, Wolstanton

sales: 01782 461711

SEPTEMBER 2014 | 11

NORTON CENTRAL

HELPING YOU TO MAINTAIN AS MUCH INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE A NEW company in the area, AR1 Homecare really does live up to its name - and its motto, 'Because We Care'!

AR1 Homecare consistently seeks to enhance its reputation as "a care company that is dependable and reliable to each, individual client, offering a first-rate service that will be admired."

The company's aim is to assist people to remain at home where they are most happy and comfortable; giving their families the freedom to relax in the knowledge that their loved ones are in excellent hands.

AR1 Home owns - and is proud to the offer the use of - transport with Wheelchair tie-downs for your safety.

The company can use this to assist you in arranging and taking you to appointments, just going for a drive or out of for a coffee, assisting with shopping, attending club meetings and sporting events or visiting friends and family.

AR1 Homecare can assist you

in hobbies and crafts, events, reminiscing, companionship and conversation.

Another, major feature of this multifaceted company is its Home-Help Service.

This means that there's someone to perform a myriad of everyday tasks - to collect prescriptions; carry out light housekeeping, washing and ironing, meal preparation, polishing and dusting, changing bed and remaking, assisting with pet care, taking out rubbish, checking foodand expiry-dates and also keeping the fridge clean and tidy.

And AR1 Homecare's remit also takes in a wide-ranging Personal

Care facility, providing assistance with bathing/showering; dressing and undressing; continence care; getting up and putting to bed; meals; personal grooming; medication prompts/assistance; convalescence, and palliative care, and also helping to maintain independence and choice for each individual.

Call in at Telefaults Premises, First Floor, Furlong Road, Tunstall, Stokeon-Trent, to see how AR1 Homecare can help YOU.

THE EXTERIOR IS NO OIL PAINTING - BUT JUST LOOK AT WHAT OUR INTERIOR OFFERS FOR YOUR PARTIES & OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS!!

the beholder', and (as this feature's photographs of superbly-attractive displays show in abundance) it offers the perfect venue for every type of social occasion, including wedding and funeral receptions, birthday parties, anniversaries and special dinners (with, IT might be an ugly building of course, after-dinner outside - but we're beautiful speeches). inside!

The Concert/Function Room That's the message (which seats approximately to readers from the 200 guests) is very much the management committee and project of Norton Central's members at this well-known President, Tracy, who uses club in Stoke-on-Trent. its spacious facilities to stage shows for the club's For, Norton Central ladies. is 'proof-positive' that beauty lies 'in the eye of For full hire-details, contact BARBECUES, BUFFETS & PARTY FOOD AVAILABLE Tracy on

07901773236.

Alternatively, telephone the company on (01782) 818076 or email: info@ ar1homecare.co.uk; you can also visit the website: www.ar1homecare.co.uk

SIT DOWN, RELAX , PIG OUT

WEDDINGS, CHARITY EVENTS, OUTSIDE/ INSIDE FUNCTIONS. ALL EVENTS CATERED FOR. WE CAN PROVIDE A PREMIUM HOG ROAST FOR ALL YOUR GUESTS TO ENJOY.

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entertainment (plus perenniallypopular Bingo) every Saturday and Sunday evening, with tribute nights a speciality.

Indeed, future highlights include tributes to Roy Orbison (September 27th) and The Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons) on October 4th.

Naturally, the committee has a great line-up of entertainers scheduled for Christmas Eve, Boxing Night and New Year's Eve, and Saturday, December 13th, will see the Members' Christmas Party in full swing.

Another big hit at Norton Central is Community Bingo each Monday and Thursday, from 7pm to 9pm (ideal for the club's members who prefer to

come out and go home early in the evening).

(Incidentally, these sessions are run by the Community Bingo Committee, which has reciprocated by redecorating the club's groundfloor area).

The club is, justifiably, widely acclaimed for its excellent, crown bowling green, and it boasts no less than five outdoor bowling teams (run by member, Kevin Potts).

During the winter season, indoor bowls is a popular pursuit at Norton Central, which also offers two snooker-tables, darts facilities and full Sky TV, featuring live coverage for all football and other sports enthusiasts.

The club is a 100% Coors venue, and enjoys a very good relationship with the brewing company, through its ultra-helpful area sales representative, Malcolm.

NORTON CENTRAL BEERS BY COORS

NB MAN AND VAN SERVICES Importantly,

Norton Central is now also • House clearance the area's • home moves Community • office moves Centre, and the • ebay goods local Residents' • rubbish removal Association • skip trips makes use of its • flat/student moves premises (and is arranging a • garden clearance visit by Santa • waste removal Claus to delight youngsters in call nick on: 07584 705030 December). sales: 01782 461711

WEDDING RECEPTIONS / PARTIES / FUNERAL FUNCTIONS. LOUNGE (APROX 70) CONCERT ROOM (APROX 200) SEPTEMBER

Sat 6th The Sensations Sun 7th Dominic Creighton Sat 13th PRIVATE PARTY Sun 14th Barry Goodison Sat 20th Spit Ya Pippins Sun 21st Joe Wall Sat 27th Roy Orbison Sun 28th Nikk Mager Sat 4th Oct Jersey Boys Sun 5th Oct Dawn Allen BINGO EVERY TUE, FRI, SAT & SUNDAY DINNER/EVENINGS COMMUNITY BINGO MONDAY & THURSDAY 7PM-9:15PM INDOOR / OUTDOOR BOWLS - LIVE FOOTBALL - DARTS

** ROOM TO HIRE**

FOR WEDDINGS AND PARTIES - ENQUIRE AT CLUB OR eddiechell@gmail.com

94 Knypersley Road, ST6 8HZ

07901 773 236

SEPTEMBER 2014 | 13

OUT & ABOUT

in

2014

If You Are Reading This Then So Are Your Potential Customers

Call: 01782 461711

And Start Your Advertising Campaign

The Sneyd Arms Hotel Offering a warm friendly welcome

Available all year round, The Moorings gives you a choice from 8 self contained Apartments, individually priced, to suit your needs and size of family.

3 nights minimum charge The apartments are available from 2.30 p.m. on day of arrival. The apartments must be vacated by 10.00 a.m. on day of departure 3 Abbey Road, Llandudno LL30 2EA Tel: 01492 876775 (Office Hours: 8am - 8pm) Email: stay@themooringsllandudno.co.uk

REKI THERAPY & INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE Mediumship Readings • Tarot Readings Party Bookings Available 15 Queen Street, Burslem Tel: 07814 965677

Pensioners Specials £5.95 for 2 courses Steak Nights Thursdays 5pm - 9pm TAKING BOOKINGS FOR FATHER’S DAY NEW MENU NOW AVAILABLE Sunday Traditional Carvery £6.95

Tower Square Tunstall

01782 826722

THE ROYAL OAK Open Sun-Thurs 12noon - 11pm Fri & Sat 12noon - 12am

FOOD SERVED DAILY 12-9pm 2 Selected Meals for 1 Tues & Thurs 6-9pm Grill Menu served Mon & Wed 6-9pm Pensioners Lunch Mon - Fri 12noon-4pm Sunday Lunch 12-8pm FREE Wi Fi

TAKE-A-WAY MENU AVAILABLE Daily 12noon-8:30pm

T: 01270 875670 Sandbach Road, Rode Heath

SID’S Private Hire CCTV IN ALL CARS • RING BACK • CALLER ID Ask About Chip & Pin Payment All Drivers CRB Checked Pre Pay Loyalty Discount Card 24hr Service, Airports & Contract Work 8 Seater Available Text a TAXI on 07814 174567 with Name, Pick Point & Time

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01782 565200 & 713999 www.sids-taxis.co.uk sids.taxis@btconnect.com

Unit 1, Holditch Road, Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffs, ST5 9JA 14 | SEPTEMBER 2014

GREETINGS FROM KEVIN & CAROLYN! THIS historic, rustic pub/restaurant in South Derbyshire has an appeal for EVERYONE! The Hardinge Arms, at King's Newton, is located just five minutes from Donington Race Track, and is, for instance, an obvious 'must' for all automobile enthusiasts and bikers!

It may be their first pub for Kevin and Carolyn, who have been 'mine hosts' at The Hardinge Arms since Easter, 2014; however, they have been passionately involved in the catering industry for many years.

So, it's not surprising that they have been working hard to achieve their aim of bringing good-quality and locally-sourced food to the delightful, Main Street hostelry, alongside local, traditional, caskconditioned ales, carefully-selected wines and comfortable accommodation.

Dating back to the 16th century, The Hardinge Arms' menu offers discerning diners not only traditional dishes which have put British pubs on the map, but also 'specials' which show influences from different countries.

Carolyn and Kevin have worked carefully together to create a selection of wines (supplied by appositelynamed Le Bon Vin), which wonderfully complement the pub/restaurant's fine fare.

great opportunity to discover the many attractions of South Derbyshire, including, naturally, going on one of the walks which it offers; a day out at Calke Abbey (a National Trust park, featuring home-made produce and brewery); Elvaston Castle and Park (perfect for short strolls, lovely gardens and delicious cakes at its tearooms); Ashby Castle (with great views from the top of its tower, still standing, despite suffering massive damage during the English Civil War!), and, of course, Donington Race Track (which, in addition to its Super bikes, is ideal for enjoying a track-day with your own car or visiting the Motor Museum).

Close to the M1 and just off the A50, The Hardinge Arms is open for coffee from 10am, and the Bar is open all day (12 noon-11pm, Monday-Sunday), with food served from 12 noon-2.30pm and 6-9pm (Monday-Friday), and between 12 noon and 9pm (Saturday) and 12 noon and 4pm (Sunday).

THE HARDINGE ARMS

At the same time, 'real ale' aficionados can quaff pints of its beautifully-kept, cask-conditioned beers (which are predominantly locally-brewed, and also change frequently).

Located in the old stables adjacent to the pub, its tastefully-decorated, six rooms (twin or double) are all en-suite, with some including original features, such as beams and bare-faced, stone walls.

Just a 'stone's throw' away from East Midlands Airport, the pub offers readers a

16TH CENTURY PUB WITH ACCOMMODATION WE OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10AM - 11PM FOOD IS AVAILABLE FROM 12-2:30PM / 6-9PM DAILY / SUNDAY 12-8PM CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.hardinge-arms.co.uk TEL: 01332 863 808 info@hardinge-arms.co.uk MAIN STREET, KINGS NEWTON, NR CASTLE DONINGTON DE73 8BX sales: 01782 461711

OUT & ABOUT Always something to discover & delight

2014

in

the year, the garden hosts a wide variety of events, from small, guided walks to major planthunters' fairs.

TWELVE acres of relaxing gardens Home-made food is available, await visitors to the Dorothy Clive and new for 2014 are gluten-free Garden. choices in the Garden Tea Room.

6th Excellent Singer 20th Ethan Jay ( Solo Artist ) singing all the latest songs

In that year, Colonel Harry Clive began landscaping a disused, Victorian quarry for his beloved wife, Dorothy.

The Duke Of York

Plant enthusiasts will discover lots of unusual species - from the spectacular to the supremely subtle- and an abundance of assorted flora will satisfy all tastes (and many are available to buy!).

Ant and Yaz Offer A Warm Welcome

Fine Traditional Ales & Good Wine Selection Menu Served Tues - Sun 12 Noon - 8.30pm Daily Specials • Great British Favourites

Speciality Steaks Served The Way You Want Them (Bookings Recommended )

Entertainment Saturdays • Monday Poker Night Singing Landlady Yaz • Traditional Pub Games

01782 373316 Longton Road Barlaston

Set amidst glorious countryside, where the borders of Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire intersect, this beautiful, hillside garden has continuously evolved since 1940.

Situated in North Staffordshire at Willoughbridge, near Market Drayton, close to the Shropshire and Cheshire borders, the Dorothy Clive Garden is located on the October, February and March.

A51 midway, between Stone and Disabled and coach-parking is Nantwich. available.

The Garden is open (until Tuesday, For admission-prices, special September 30th) from 10am to 5.30pm (last admissions, 4.30pm); offers for group-bookings, events the TeaRoom 11am-5pm; and the and all other information, visit Gift Room 12 noon-4pm (seasonal www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk or email: info@dorothyclivegarden. variations apply). co.uk During the Winter, the Garden and Tea Room is open from 10am to 4pm every weekend in 10 A WESTPORT ROAD BURSLEM ST64AW The Oldest Pub in Burslem - Shane and Rachel Welcome All OPEN FROM 4 PM MON - THURS • 11 AM FRI - SUNDAY 2 LARGE TVS PLUS BIG SCREEN SHOWING FOOTBALL

The Dorothy Clive Garden is both intimate and informal; a network of paths ensure that there is FOOD SERVED always something Wed-Sun from 12 Noon to discover and WEDNESDAY delight.

CURRY CLUB from 5pm

THE ROYAL OAK

Throughout

THE WHEEL

Linda and Jeff welcome you

open 12 noon - 2.30pm & from 6pm Mon-Sat open 12 noon Sunday Good Home Cooked Food Served Mon-Sat 12 noon - 2.30pm & 6pm-9pm Sun 12 noon - 9pm

Curry & A Selected Drink £4.95 THURSDAY STEAK NIGHT

Large Beer Garden LOYALTY CARD SCHEME Heathcote Road, Miles Green

Traditional Sunday Lunch

EVERY Saturday Night 7pm from 8th Nov - 21st March. (weather permitting - Booking Required)

Leek Rd, Longsdon, ST9 9QF T: 01538 385012

Newcastle Road, Balterley, Nr. Crewe CW2 5PY • Freshly prepared food in a traditional country pub • Food served 7 days a week 12noon - 2pm & 6pm - 9.30pm • Sunday - open all day • Traditional Sunday lunch • Traditional ales • Beer garden • Function room available for special occasions Please contact Maria or Ken on

01270 820227

for bookings and further details

sales: 01782 461711

Tel: 01538 754784 SPOOKY DO!!

GUIDED NIGHT TOURS!!

Ladies Darts - wednesday • All Major Football Matches

broughtonarmsatbalterley@mail.com

Off Banks Lane, after Sprinks Lane Kingsley, Staffordshire ST10 2BX

Friday 31st October - Half hourly night tours around the park with a guide; first tour 6.30pm. Themed games, refreshments & BBQ food available from the cafe.

ALL FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR - weddings etc (seats 36) REAL ALES • LARGE BEER GARDEN • CHILDRENS PLAY AREA OUTSIDE BAR & CATERING AVAILABLE

Broughton Arms 1835

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH NORTHERN SOUL NIGHT SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH ALTERNATIVE NIGHT WITH STAN MUGGINS SOUND OF STONE ROSES, ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN, SKA ETC EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT GOLDEN TORCH SCOOTER CLUB DJS WELCOME BRING YOUR OWN SOUNDS

Dine in our pleasant conservatory area 4 SCREEN FOOTBALL COVERAGE ALL STOKE FC GAMES SHOWN

Excellent Menu Choice All Home Cooked & Freshly Prepared

www.broughtonarmsatbalterley.com

Ye Olde Crown

A small, family run Bed and Breakfast, we offer the best location and value for money when it comes to Isle of Wight holidays accommodation. Kept well-cleaned and maintained, we offer seven/eight letting rooms.

Montpelier Guest Accommodation, Pier St, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 Phone: 01983 403 964 Email: steve@themontpelier.co.uk www.themontpelier.co.uk

Opening Times

Sat 1st March – Sat 1st Nov 2014

WEEKENDS: 10.30 am -5 pm (Last admittance 4 pm) WEEKDAYS: 10 am - 4,30 pm (Last admittance 3.30pm) DAILY BIRD FLYING APPROX 1PM WEEKDAYS; 3PM WEEKENDS (WEATHER PERMITTING

THE TERRACE Louise and Chris Welcome all

TRADITIONAL ALES · FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR

FRIDAY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

SHOWING STOKE CITY FC MATCHES TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH 12 NOON - 4PM ( Bookings advisable)

BEER GARDEN / SMOKING SHELTER

01782 418940

Penkhull New Road, Penkhull SEPTEMBER 2014 | 15

SUPPORTING LONGTON & SURROUNDING AREA

Fun for ALL the family in September

From hot-house swamp and baking deserts into the freezer - 'Landscapes Forgotten' is a walk in Park Hall Country MYRIAD events to attract, entertain Park on Saturday, September 6th! and educate ALL members of the family You can understand how the Park Hall can be enjoyed in the Longton area in landscape has changed through 350 September. million years of Earth history.

The landscape and geology walk will highlight places of interest throughout the country, and will include a stop for lunch.

Please wear suitable, outdoor clothing and sturdy boots, and bring along your packed lunch.

The walk runs from 10.30am to 4.30pm; meet at the main Visitor Centre, on Hulme Road, Weston PARK Hall Country Park's Main Visitor Centre.

G.M. ENGLISH Ltd THE DOMESTIC APPLIANCE CENTRE

Sales, Spares & Repairs

DYSON Approved Agents

Value & Service All Major Brands

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Gladstone is the only complete, Victorian pottery factory extant from the days when coal-burning ovens made the world's finest none china.

LIVE music returns to Longton's iconic Gladstone Pottery Museum courtyard on Saturday, September 6th.

The concert at the Longton museum (which celebrated its 40th anniversary in August) features Psyence, Electroshock Therapy and The Longwave, and, as ever, the bar will be provided by Lymestone Brewery.

This outdoor event (for over-18s only) runs from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

Tickets costs #6 per person in advance or #7 on the door.

Located on Uttoxeter Road, Longton, the 'Working Museum of the Potteries' is open on Tuesday to Saturday and on Bank Holidays, from 10am to 5pm (April-September) and between 10am and 4pm (October-March).

Traditional skills, original workshops, the cobbled yard and huge bottle-kilns create an atmospheric time-warp which has no equal.

The friendly Tea Room has a varied menu, and, with a daily roast carvery (and vegetarian alternative), eating at the museum offers excellent value-for-money.

The Gladstone Shop stocks a wide range of exclusive, hand-made gifts, including studio ceramics, local paintings, children's novelties and unusual items for the home, complemented by an extensive range of bone china florals and ceramic gifts made at the museum.

Both the Tea Room (open 11am-4pm, AprilSeptember, and 11am-3.30pm, OctoberMarch), and the Gift Shop are open to nonmuseum visitors.

Tickets can be booked by telephoning (01782) 237777 or by visiting the museum.

Gladstone Pottery Museum can also be contacted via email at gladstone@stoke.gov. uk; alternatively, you can visit the website: stoke.gov.uk/museum General admission costs £7.25 (adults), £5 (children, 4-16 years inclusive), £5.75 (concessions) and £21 for a Family Ticket (two adults, two children).

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MEMBERS of St. Matthew's Church, Birches Head, are holding a concert, celebrating the music of legendary entertainer, George Formby (1904-61).

LONGTON'S Methodist Central Hall is hosting a choral workshop and concert with Gordon Stewart on Saturday, November 15th.

The event has been organised by acclaimed, local choral group, the Barbara Walton Singers, and offers a chance to study and enjoy the sublime Requiem of French composer, Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), with Gordon, who twice directed BBC's 'Songs of Praise' from Stoke-on-Trent.

The event (a fund-raiser for the Birches Head Road church) will feature the South Cheshire George Formby Ukelele Society on Saturday, September 13th, starting at 7.30pm.

The band will play music made famous by the Lancastrian star of British music hall and cinema, as well as other, musical sounds from the same era.

Fauré's Requiem Op. 48 was first performed in 1888.

The Central Hall is located on The Strand, and the event runs from 10am to 6pm.

Recent concerts by the Barbara Walton Singers have featured performances of Puccini's Messa di Gloria, at Stoke Minster, and Michael Haydn's Missa Sancti Hieronymi, at St. Andrew's Church, Westlands, Newcastle.

Tickets for the workshop are priced at £10, with lunch and concert only costing £5 each, and are available on (01889) 502377 or from A Major Music Supplies, Newcastleunder-Lyme, on (01782) 634634.

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Food and craft stalls will be dotted at open venues, including Churchyardside, Pepper Street and the Cocoa Yard.

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This year's crowdpuller sees two of the area's topname companies (Mornflake and Bentley) put their branding on huge gourmet food halls, sited on the Bowling Green and Love Lane car-parks.

Fun activities include the launch of 'Nantwich Potato Bowling Championship' (think boules, but with spuds!), which takes place at The White Horse on Pillory Street, while nearby Nantwich Museums offers children a chance to learn about bees and their importance in our food.

Hungry contestants will line up for Man V Food (a belly-busting highlight on the festival calendar); this year, they take on a whopper Dabber sausage in a giant bap to raise money for St. Luke's Hospice.

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NURSERY TIME 2014 A partnership to provide the highestquality childcare "MEAFORD Day Nursery has a very relaxed, family environment, but, at the same time, all the staff are friendly and professional. My children are always happy at the end of the day, and enjoy all activities."

"All the staff are so lovely and kind. They are very COLOUR abounds inside Meaford Fields Nursery. professional, and are very good at giving feedback. It is walks in the community are offered. such a peace of mind that my child is Situated within a Grade II-listed in great hands, and she is excelling in building, with many, traditional her learning and social skills." features, Meaford Day Nursery is Just two of myriad, fulsome surrounded by large (but secure) parents' testimonials to one of two, outdoor play-areas, and admittance Staffordshire day nurseries run by co- to its premises is strictly monitored. proprietors, Steve and Adele Cheadle, The spacious grounds include the who fully understand the importance wonderful complements of not only a of working in partnership with every sensory garden, but also a vegetable family to provide the highest-quality one. childcare in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.

Adele and Steve's policy is to provide tailored sessions to suit ALL families, Offering childcare to charges from since they realise that working-lives birth to school-age (with a holiday can vary from family to family. club available), both Meaford Day Nursery and Meaford Fields Nursery "At Meaford, we recognise that provide full pre-school education, parents need to feel confident and following the EYFS (Early Years comfortable with the childcare which Foundation Stage) Framework. they choose," explains Adele.

(From when your child is born, up to the age of five, his or her early years' experience should be happy, active, exciting, fun and secure, and support their development, care and learning needs).

The day nurseries employ staff with degrees and teaching status; they are also paediatric First Aid-trained; have completed Meaford Day safeguarding courses, and are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services)checked.

Meaford Fields (located on Whitebridge Industrial Estate) boasts numerous facilities, including its own outdoor play-area, soft outdoor playarea for babies and a flower garden, whilst

"To ensure this, we operate an 'open-door' policy, so parents can discuss any aspect of their child's development at any time.

"Your child will have a key person who will act as a special person for him or her, and work with you to plan, care and provide feedback about activities at the nursery."

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Moorcroft Grange opens its doors!

SEPTEMBER, 2014, marks the latest stage numbers, and is also offering places for the in the mega-expansion of The Old Rectory start of the new term in September.

Kindergarten, at Burslem - and (as usual) Occupying The Old School House (as it's in response to public demand! its name suggests, a converted school building), Manor House is bright and airy, Lauded as 'Outstanding' in all areas by and is designed to be an extremely childOfsted (Office for Standards in Education, friendly environment, with age-dedicated Children's Services and Skills), The Old rooms, which flow naturally from one Rectory (located at 204, Waterloo Road) to another, helping children during announced, earlier this year, that it had purchased Cobridge Community Centre, on transition. adjacent Bursley Road, and was converting (Each room has access to the outside area, these premises into its latest project allowing free-flow play daily).

Moorcroft Grange, operating along the Manor House earned praise as "a same, successful lines. happy and safe environment" Now, it is offering no less than 140 places welcoming, from Ofsted, following its inspection on (for both morning and afternoon) for the August 1st last year. new term in September, as Moorcroft The development of Moorcroft Grange Grange opens its doors for the first time. a direct result of the huge popularity Applications for places are, needless to say, isand burgeoning reputation for excellence already in full flow, and parents should enjoyed by The Old Rectory, with the telephone (01782) 824971 promptly. demand for its services growing much quicker than could have been expected!

The launch of Moorcroft Grange is 'proofpositive' of the commitment of The Old Housed in a superb, Victorian building Rectory (already an integral part of the dates back to 1850), The Old community) to extend further its working- (which Rectory boasts myriad, exceptional links with the people of Cobridge. facilities, including a fantastic, extensive external play-area (which is, naturally, "We realised that there was such a long waiting-list for funded places in the area, totally secure); sensory garden; a new with an especially-large demand for early play-area; grassed area (ideal for picnicteas); and a 'Pets' Corner', which, needless years' places," said a spokesperson. to say, is a big favourite with the children.

Moorcroft Grange has supplied the space The staff pride themselves on promoting for a local community group to operate healthy foods and lifestyle; all meals a coffee shop (opening in September freshly prepared each day by The Old and available to everyone in the area), Rectory's excellent chèf, using homeand classes (in Maths, English, Cookery grown fruit and vegetables. etc., according to public request) will be available, while the CAB (Citizens' Advice Bureau) staff will also be holding counselling sessions on a regular basis.

"We shall be going with what local residents really want, and are always open to suggestions about what classes and groups will be on offer to the community," added the spokesperson.

The aim of the co-proprietors and hand-picked, highly-qualified staff is to offer the area's children a 'home-fromhome', providing D a safe, secure STE D (and, importantly, OF TERE IS 'fun') learning REG Ofsted have judged us environment for their charges, 'Outstanding' allowing them to flourish and Incorporating Moorcroft Grange reach their full Formally Cobridge Community potential - a policy which has proved Centre, Bursley Road, Cobridge such a winning policy at both The Old Rectory full/part time places Kindergarten and funded places available 2-4 year olds Manor House, Knutton, in caring qualified staff Newcastle-underpop in and see for yourself Lyme Borough.

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THE MANY BENEFITS OF REGULARLY GROOMING YOUR PET!

confirming the presence of fleas).

Fleas are a major cause of skinproblems in pets, and can also bite human beings!

IN addition to the regular healthchecks your pet receives from The Croft Veterinary Clinic, it's a great idea to perform some form of routine grooming TICKS: the big yourself. issue here is the DISEASES they can transfer to your pets Get your pet used to you examining his when they latch on and feed on their or her eyes, ears, teeth, feet and giving blood. This is mainly in the form of Lyme him/her a general check-over. disease (which can affects pets and This way, you can better detect any humans alike), but, for pets travelling to problems at an earlier stage. mainland Europe, many will be exposed to a range other diseases carried by SO, WHAT MAY YOU FIND WHEN ticks. Regular grooming and removal GROOMING YOUR PET? of ticks with a suitable hick-hook, plus Parasites need no introduction to most treatment with a product to kill or repel pet-owners! The two, major ones to keep ticks, forms the basis for prevention of a watchful look-out for are fleas and tick-borne diseases in our pets. ticks.

GRASS SEEDS of the meadow grasses FLEAS: Pets are often very effective are easily trapped in the coats of pets, at grooming fleas (thus removing the especially dogs. They often migrate and evidence!); so, as well as looking for become lodged in a variety of places, these tiny pests, keep an eye out for any including the ear, eyes and between the signs of brown flea 'dirt' (flea faeces), toes. Regular grooming (especially after which also indicates their presence. walks) is helpful in preventing problems with grass seeds and ticks.

(If you collect these brown specs, and drop them onto some wetted LUMPS AND SWELLINGS are another paper, they will dissolve, yielding issue to keep a watchful eye out for. If a characteristic, reddish blotch, you find a skin-lump on your pet, there

So, when grooming your pet, if you find anything of concern, bring your pet in

for a check-over, and don't forget to maintain your guard against fleas and ticks and grass seeds!

are several, possible underlying causes; these include abscesses, hernias and tumours.

Tumours can be either BENIGN which tend to be slow-growing and remain in one place - or MALIGNANT - which invade the surrounding tissues and may also spread to other parts of the body.

If you find any lumps or swellings, it's a good idea to get them checked on by The Croft as soon as possible.

Timing is Thinking of your pets? Think of The Croft everything 1 Hempstalls Lane, and delay in • Friendly Caring and Newcastle under Lyme Professional Staff appropriate Staffordshire ST5 0SN • RCVS Accredited Practice treatment • Comprehensive Diagnostics and can be the Surgical Equipment including Dog Trust FREE Digital Radiography Ultrasound difference Microchipping Scanner, Ultrasonic Dental between through Vets Campaign Equipment, and Diabetic clinic a small, • Homeopathy & Acupuncture Starts 1st April 2014 • Range of Pet Products, including treatable runs for one year.

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COURSES FOR HORSES 'More than just a Riding School'!!

COURSES for Horses is the premier British Horse Society-Approved Riding and Training Centre for North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. We are based in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands, near Stoke-on-Trent, and we have 23 horses and ponies and three arenas, one of which is indoors.

Our strapline says: 'More than just a Riding School', and what we have alway aimed to do is to give more than the usual 'bums on saddles' approach to learning to ride. We do not teach in groups. The reason for this is that each person is different - even if they are of the same level as someone else, they have individual challenges, and learn at different rates and in different ways. What this means is that we are different from every other riding school in the area.

We offer riding tuition to all ages from 4 upwards. Out oldest clients are in their sixties and seventies! And we have the full range in between. But the learning doesn't stop with how to ride. We also believe that understanding the horse as a creature is just

as important as the physical side. Once riders understand the animals they are dealing with their minds, their emotions, their past history - true harmony and partnership can be created.

This is the essence of Classical training - which is the method we use. We are passionate about correct riding, and love nothing more than to see our clients getting more and more proficient. In short, we take them where they want to go. Some are happy merely to ride well, others have ambitions to own their own horses and there are some who want more - to excel.

We have a wide range of horse-care courses and also run evening lectures and demos with experts in their fields, such as vets, saddlers, physios and trainers. For children, we have a thriving pony club where we teach through fun and games all about ponies and how to care for them. Adults can also enjoy specialist courses, such as Confidence Building, Dressage, Jumping and Working from the ground. We hold regular 'fun' competitions were riders can learn how to compete at dressage, showing and jumping in a low-pressure atmosphere.

For the more serious riders, we are an approved centre for instructor-training and our proprietor, Mary Stitson BHSII/SM, offers lessons for people on their own horses or those wishing to advance their riding, using our schoolmasters.

Our team of BGS-qualified instructors teach all levels of riders, from complete beginners to dressage and showjumping

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competitors, and we welcome riders with disabilities - either as part of our Riding for the Disabled Group or one to one. Our approach is that each person can improve, no matter what their age, ability or previous experience, and we often have more mature adults coming to us who have never ridden before.

Our horses are all safe, sensible and well-trained, and we have the highest standards of welfare. Each horse is treated as an individual, and we are constantly looking to make their lives as good as possible.

For our clients, we offer a friendly service where each person's safety, enjoyment and progress is paramount. To help with that, we have a structural training system, where riders are taught methodically, and we aim to make them as informal as possible, so that, should they wish, they will be confident to have a horse of their own one day.

So, if you've ever wanted to learn to ride, but felt that it was too scary; used to ride and want to get back into it; or that you would be over-faced in a group, we can help! We offer lessons every day (except Mondays), including evenings, and provide discounts for our regular clients.

If you would like to know more, feel free to visit. For opening-times, prices and much, much more, visit us at www.coursesforhorses. co.uk or call the office on (01782) 505664.

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Joe & Julie pride themselves on a friendly, efficient service in furnishing your home

showroom, you will discover thousands of carpets, available at ultra-competitive prices to suit every budget; in addition, there's FREE delivery on all items and no charge for fitting on most.

POSSESSING numerous, fulsome testimonials from ultra-satisfied customers, this Stoke-onTrent based business can bring a touch luxury and quality to every home.

(Most orders can be fitted within three working-days of purchase, and, as a registered member of the Carpet Foundation, it guarantees ALL work carried out).

Yes, if it's soft furnishings you are after, then Victoria Carpets and Curtains have got it covered beautifully!

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.

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Saturday September 13th, The Centre of Refurbishment Excellence (CoRE), in Longton, is staging a two-day, public event, which is designed to help people understand how they can feel warmer, be healthier and live greener.

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A reliable and professional service FOR the retail of, or expert repairs to, garage doors in Stoke-on-Trent, nobody does it better than this family-run business!

L T Garage Doors is a highly reputable garage door supplier and fitter, providing complete and comprehensive coverage throughout the whole of Staffordshire.

This business really does

offer outstanding quality workmanship and great value for both installation of, and repairs to, garage doors, meeting and exceeding all your expectations.

The well-established company boasts an extensive range of garage doors ready for supply and fitting, and can also help 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.

If you are looking for garage doors or garage door spares and parts, it welcomes all enquiries, striving for complete customer satisfaction with every project 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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If the answer to some (or all) of these questions is 'Yes', visit the Warm and Healthy Homes Show at CoRE!

The event runs from 10am to 3pm, and entry is free.

Free parkingfacilities are available on-site - CoRE is located at Enson Works, Normacot Road, Longton - or next-door at Gladstone Pottery Museum.

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Property Maintenance & Repairs Experts will ensure peace-ofmind IT is self-evident that a high-quality, tailored 'finish' can add instant value and appeal to any property (be it your domicile or business).

Whether you require the fixing of a leaky tap or a complete refurbishment, it is always advisable to consult an expert (i.e., an experienced, professional plumber, carpenter, roofer, plasterer etc.).

Indeed, readers are obviously seeking a qualified tradesperson to fit your bathroom, replace decking, install a radiator, tile walls or floors, unblock drains and/or fix guttering - all carried out both reliably and accurately.

Standard painting and decorating includes wallpapering, tiling, repainting and plastering, while carpentry involves fitting doors, floors, skirting-boards, fencing, decking, joists, fascias, staircases (and much more!).

Plumbing and drainage tasks include carrying out thorough roofing-assessments (essential for older properties and those with slow leaks).

Expert roofers can advise on roof-care, and also make repairs to your roof, chimney and guttering.

Using experienced professionally-trained carpenters/joiners make a real difference to the finish of your property.

Traditional carpentry and joinery techniques, using modern materials, ensure a permanent repair to even period properties.

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Examples of carpentry repair-work undertaken include replacing floorboards and decking, securing staircase-spindles, expoxy resin repairs, replacements and refinishing skirtingboards.

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FUNERAL SERVICES Offering Quality & Care Which You Can Trust THE service which this family-run business provides is designed to be affordable and reliable at all times.

Whether readers are looking for a headstone or cremation memorial, JBM Memorials is able to give you the information which you need to purchase a lasting tribute to the memory of a loved one, thanks to the sensitive approach shown by its friendly staff.

JBM Memorials ensures that it can offer quality craftsmanship by employing a small, close-knit team of experienced masons.

Cemetery and churchyard authorities almost always have regulations regarding the types of memorials which they will allow.

These regulations vary from place to place and, therefore, need to be checked before any choice is made.

In addition, certain varieties of stone may be more appropriate in some places than in others, not only for their appearance, but also because of the effect of weather or local conditions.

There are several, different factors to be taken into consideration, when choosing a memorial: stone-type; selection of stone-shape and ornamentation; and

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A reputable memorial mason will advise you on all of these matters.

It is, of course, possible to choose a design from a mason's brochure or display; however, if you would prefer something more individual, a reputable memorial mason will be only-too-pleased to design it for you.

The staff at JBM Memorials are committed to making your choice of memorial as easy and stress-free as possible, and home-visits are available, on request, for people's convenience.

They do this by providing the general public with highquality stone masonry; offering an outstanding level of traditional, hand-carved craftsmanship; and have many headstone memorials on show in the workshop.

All types of monumental and stonework are undertaken, wonderfully complemented by cleaning and restoration work and second inscriptions.

Workshop/Showroom: Showroom: Using granite, slate, marble, limestone and York stone, 91 Haywood Street, Victoria Road, Fenton, the business's range of products also includes pet memorials, crematorium plaques and stone renovation Leek, Staffs ST13 5JH Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2HS work.

Tel/Fax: 01782 411106 Tel/Fax: 01538 398493 Supplying everything from gravestones to individual design memorials, JBM Memorials has two shopEmail: jbmmemorials@btconnect.com outlets with a showroom and workshop.

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Cycle Shops

HARTSHILL CYCLES BIKES WANTED FOR CASH

DISCOUNT NEW/USED BIKES FOR SALE Servicing from £20.00

Tel: 01782 658932

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Fencing Services

FOR FREE QUOTATIONS ON ALL FENCING AND GATES 30 years experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Top quality advice and service

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Fish & Chip Shops

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01782 860068 Museums

Andy’s Fencing

HELP us with OUR HERITAGE We need artefacts, paperwork and any other interesting things on Biddulph

Artefacts • Coal Mining • Coins and Tokens Library • Paper and Ephemera Photographic Images • Sports • Stamps Things that you may throw away!

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Removals

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Competitive rates • Fully insured 2 experienced porters • Full or part loads House clearances / deliveries

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SPRATSLADE HOUSE A care home for the older physically disabled or people with dementia

A HOME THAT REALLY CARES RESIDENTS at this care home are assured of only the highest standards of residential care services, offered within a warm and homely environment.

Indeed, it is the mission statement of the management and staff of Spratslade House (a splendid, neo-Italianate 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.

Single en-suite rooms, regular entertainment, excellent food, choice of menu.

Long/short term stay.

Belgrave Avenue, Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent Tel: 01782 311531 www.pearlcare.co.uk

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.

Total customer-satisfaction assured by Clive

- all carried out by fully-trained and highly-experienced staff - from as little as £80.

IT is now more than three years since Clive Harris added a second 'component' to his Staffordshire-based company, and he certainly possesses the necessary pedigree to ensure total customer-satisfaction!

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.

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Its 30 single rooms are fully furnished, but residents are encouraged to bring their own items of personal belongings (subject to them meeting safetyregulations).

A wide range of activities is provided by the home's staff, and this programme is devised, following discussion with 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.

13 LONGTON ROAD, STONE STAFFORDSHIRE ST15 8DQ

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• A+ rated

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by boat through the mine.

Go through the Illuminations by bus.

Spend the first day in York before driving onto Scarborough to the Hotel for an evening meal and time to spend as you wish. Day two after breakfast enjoy a day in Scarborough before the return journey.

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Tel 01260 274505

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01782 82 42 32 Excellence is Martyn's trademark

naturally, fencing).

"I treat my customers as if they were members of my own family, and I don't stand for the 'It'll Do' attitude that is prevalent in so many trades," he told us.

"If you treat customers well, you have them for life; they start out as a customer and end up as a friend," commented sole proprietor, Martyn, who is very flexible in his approach to clients.

Unsurprisingly, MS Services enjoys an abundance of customers' MARTYN Stanyer strongly believes recommendations! in offering customers a service so excellent that it would even satisfy Of course, caring genuinely about himself! your clients has its positive aspects.

FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR HOME.

Moreover, his business, MS Services, offers such a wideranging remit in terms of home improvement (both internal and external) that it encompasses everything from changing a washer to building a house!

M.S. Services encompasses bathrooms, bedrooms, windows, doors and loft-conversions, with exemplary kitchen and bathroom work being Martyn's particular fort'e, as he utilises his wealth of experience and expertise.

However, 2013 saw his business enhanced by moving into the gardening sphere (including,

"I don't give the usual, massive quotes (which are often unfairly inflated to the tune of about 20%), with the result that most established customers never ask for a price. Also, they can buy their own materials, using my own trade-discounts."

MS Services operates over a wide radius, taking in Staffordshire (including the whole of Stoke-onTrent) and parts of neighbouring Cheshire.

IN ADDITION, MARTYN'S WEBSITE WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE!

Address: Telefaults Building, Furlong Road, Tunstall, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire ST6 5UN Tel:01782461711 email:sales.seniorstoday@googlemail.com