Staffordshire Outlook April/May 2016

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April/May 2016

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A Message From the Editor Hello readers,

Welcome to the April/May edition of the Staffordshire Outlook magazine.

Happy birthday to the Staffordshire Outlook! We are celebrating our 4th birthday this month, so we will be having a glass of champagne and a toast to many more!

British summer time has begun, and we can all look forward to the light night’s drawing in.

There are many new advertisers in this edition including T&T World, MPM Tuning and Wine etc all this and more inside this issue.

The winners from the February/March edition are below.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who entered. We continue to have some lovely comments from the winners of the great prizes they have won in the magazine. Don’t forget to enter the fantastic competitions in this edition; including a family ticket for Alton Towers, a family ticket for West Midland Safari Park, a pair of tickets to Don

Congratulations to: Winner of a family ticket for Horrible Histories at the Grand Theatre - Jaye Proverbs, Little Haywood Winners of a family ticket to The Shire Horse Society National Show Christine Darke, Hixon Rowland Jackson, Stafford

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Giovanni at the Grand Theatre, tickets to Sandon Hall Spring Fayre and tickets to The Staffordshire County Show. You could be one of the lucky winners, good luck!

The team at the Staffordshire Outlook are extremely grateful to the local advertisers who choose to advertise their business in the magazine and to the readers who continue to support the Staffordshire Outlook. We hope that our readers will use these reputable companies when the need arises, and don’t forget to mention Staffordshire Outlook if using any of the advertisers!

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Contents Healthwatch Staffordshire 4 Connor Davies 6 Tile Choice celebrate 25 years 8 Win tickets for Don Giovanni 10 Excellence service at Ralvern Ltd 12 SI Cannock 14 Staffordshire & Stoke NHS 14 Bring the summer inside with Tech Aluminium Systems Ltd 16 Cannock Trekking Centre 18 Puzzles 24 Lyndale Stairs Ltd 25 DRF Kitchens 26 Win a family ticket to Alton Towers 28 T&T World 29 Staffordshire Outlook celebrate 4th anniversary 30 Desirable Daisies 32 New round the Wrekin with Compton Hospice 34 Sandon Spring Fayre 38 Cannock Caravan Accessories 39 Recipe of the month 40/41 Blue Ginger restaurant review 42/43 La Minky the smooth operators 46 UltraSlim win award 50 Staffordshire County Show 51 The Chase CACI Clinic 52 Learn to swim with South Staffs Council 54 Stretch mark reduction 56 West Midland Safari Park 58/59 Skoda Yeti by Rob Taylor 60 Why should I make a will 61 Prime Peugeot by Rob Taylor 62 MPM Tuning 63 Index of advertisers 64 Puzzle Solutions 64 Tettenhall College 66

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Healthwatch Staffordshire Awarded

THE ADVOCACY QUALITY PERFORMANCE MARK (QPM) Healthwatch Staffordshire is the independent consumer champion for health and social care services in Staffordshire, delivered by Engaging Communities. Our job is to argue for the consumer interests of those using health and social care services across the county, and give local people an opportunity to speak out about their concerns and health care priorities. The information people share will help improve local services for all! We can also signpost you to local services and give you information on what is available.

Everyone who uses health and social care services has the right to expect a high standard. Healthwatch can help your local services achieve these standards, but to do this we need your help. We need you to ‘Have Your Say’ about your experiences of health and social care services in Staffordshire; we want your feedback, stories and comments – as many as possible.

We constantly monitor and review our Experience Exchange feedback platform which records experience of local services. Your feedback provides essential information on how we can argue for your interests and of those using health and social care services across the county.

When you engage with us and give us your feedback it helps service providers to make decisions that shape their services and the information you provide helps to enhance the experience for your fellow service users. We listen to your feedback and pass this onto relevant people who make decisions or changes that reflect what you tell us. If you wish to submit your own feedback, suggestion or comment visit our Experience Exchange site; www. healthwatchstaffordshire.co.uk/x2

Healthwatch Staffordshire also offer a range of volunteer opportunities, anyone can volunteer, and all you need is passion and enthusiasm. We welcome a diverse range of volunteers from all walks of life, from sixth form students looking to gain experience to put on UCAS applications, University students doing health and social care related degrees, and professionals looking to give some of their spare time to a good cause.

Training and support is available for every role, and experience is not essential. The most important thing we look for is a belief that people in Staffordshire should have the best health and social care services possible, and a desire to be part of making that happen.

We also provide a free, confidential and independent health complaints advocacy service to support residents of Staffordshire make complaints about their NHS care and treatment. From GP complaints, concerns about your dentist, delays getting appointments, problems with your clinical care at hospital, we can help with any complaint about the NHS. Our specially trained advocates can support you to make your complaint, help you to get answers to questions and make a real difference to help improve local health services by highlighting where problems are. You can talk to us free on 0800 161 5600. Talk to us - Make your voice count.

Our wonderful Advocacy Team - awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) after a lengthy assessment and accreditation process.

For more information, visit our website at www.healthwatchstaffordshire.co.uk; call 0800 0518371 or search for HWStaffordshire on twitter, Healthwatch Staffordshire on Facebook.

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Healthwatch Staffordshire has some great volunteering opportunities. Would you like to help shape the health and social care services provided in Staffordshire? We are looking for enthusiastic people to make the voices of Staffordshire people heard. All training and travel expenses are provided. To join our team Call 0800 051 8371 or email; enquiries@healthwatchstaffordshire.co.uk to request an application form.

NHS Complaints Advocacy Service We provide a free, confidential and independent health complaints advocacy service to support residents of Staffordshire make complaints about their NHS care and treatment. You can talk to us free on 0800 161 5600 or text 07724172811 for help with making a complaint. Talk to us - Make your voice count.

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Penkridge Sixth Former is skydiving in memory of his Mother SUPPORTING THE CHARITY “SHINE” WORKING WITH SPINA BIFIDA Connor Davies a sixth form student at Wolgarston High School is braving a skydive to raise money for the charity Shine, and in memory of his Mother, Claire Davies. This article is written by Connor When life throws difficulty your way there are two things you can do: you can give up, sit down, and accept that there is nothing you can do to make things better; or you can fight it with every ounce of effort you have, never let it beat you or knock you down and realise that no matter what happens nothing can crush your spirit.

My Mum chose the latter option when faced with a life-changing illness that lead to the amputation of her lower legs at the ages of 11 and 12, and, later, her becoming entirely wheelchair-bound. Since birth, Mum suffered from Spina Bifida - a condition where a fault in the development of the spinal cord and surrounding vertebrae leaves a gap or split in the spine meaning the spinal cord does not form properly and may be damaged. She fought her illness everyday of her life and never let it overcome or define her. Even through the toughest of times, she was one of the funniest, kindest and most selfless people I will ever meet, with a fantastic sense of humour that could brighten up the darkest of rooms.

She really was the best mum a hyperactive little terror like me could have asked for.

Now I wish to raise money for Shine charity, who work with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus patients to ensure that they have all the support they could need. I have seen first-hand how Spina Bifida can change the life of anyone with the illness and all the people around them too, and so now I wish to do anything I can to help this charity carry on their essential work, helping people like mum.

On the 16th July 2016, I will be doing a sponsored skydive in order to raise money to support Shine charity. During the last week of half term, we in Sixth Form hosted a ‘Colour for Claire’ non-uniform day and a whole-school bake sale, while I also collected donations for my skydive. I am now proud to announce that we raised a final total of £1115.62, absolutely smashing my initial target of £1000! And thanks to an incredibly generous donation which covered the entire cost of my skydive, all of this money can go straight to Shine!!

I must say, I have been completely overwhelmed by the response to my story and it really warms my heart to see all the lovely things people have said about Mum and just how generous everyone can be for a good cause. It really goes to show just how amazing Mum was and how many lives she touched.

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But even more so, it shows how kind my friends, peers, teachers and the whole of the local community are and how generous and supportive everyone is, as you all seem to be all too willing to get behind a crazy 17 year old who wants to throw himself out of a plane from 15,000 feet. This skydive is all about doing something to make Mum proud, and I think everyone who commented or liked or shared any of my posts, everyone bought a cake or two, who wore colours to celebrate Mum’s life and anyone who made any donation, big or small, have managed that already.

I would also like to remind anyone who wishes to help that donations can still be made to my JustGiving page at: www.justgiving.com/ Connor-Davies3 Once again, I cannot express how thankful I am to every single one of you who has helped get this far. It genuinely means the absolute world to me.

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One lucky winner can win a pair of tickets to see Don Giovanni on Tuesday 10 May at 7:30pm English Touring Opera is the leading touring opera company in the UK. ETO travels to more regions and to more venues than any other English opera company, touring annually to around 55 venues and presenting as many as 110 performances per year. Our aim is to offer opera to everyone, with a varied repertoire of high-quality professional productions featuring some of the finest talent in opera.

This May, ETO returns to Wolverhampton to present Iphigenie En Tauride on Mon 9 and Don Giovanni on Tue 10.

Don Giovanni is an opera in two acts with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Italian libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. It is based on the legends of Don Juan, a fictional libertine and seducer. Is Don Giovanni a hero who defies all authority – or villain, a sinner, and a murderer? Whether you’re charmed or repelled by opera’s most charismatic antihero, you’ll have an adventure with Mozart’s most engrossing opera – from the magnificent score to its chilling conclusion. Sung in English translation.

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One lucky winner can win a pair of tickets to see Don Giovanni on Tuesday 10 May at 7:30pm To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question correctly and email your answer to info@ staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4PZ with your name, address and telephone number to arrive by Sunday 1st May 2016. Winners will be notified by telephone.

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Winners to collect tickets from the box office on the night of the show Tuesday 10th May 2016. Tickets cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative /prize nights available.

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Excellent service at Ralvern Ltd ALWAYS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE Ralvern Ltd have long been providing their customers with an exceptional service, ever since the business was first established by Ralf Collis in 1946.

Now his grandsons, identical twins Simon and Chris Edwards, run the well-established family business and the same commitment to excellent customer service is still in place.

It’s not just making bespoke designs that Ralvern takes care of though, the team also offer a complete reupholstery service.

“If you can’t bear to part with your existing suite, we offer a superior reupholstery service that goes above and beyond recovering your choice of fabric and leathers.”

The team can recreate the original suite to an even higher standard than it was originally built.

Manufacturing all manner of sofas, settees, chairs, chaise lounge and occasional chairs from their base in Cannock, the company can create any type of design - from ultramodern to classically traditional.

“Our highly skilled craftsmen can create any look our customers want for their home. We offer a really helpful and welcoming approach and enjoy exceeding customer’s expectations,” says Simon.

There are no salesmen at Ralvern and clients deal direct with myself and Chris: “We have a very personal approach to customer relations and want to take care of customers ourselves, that’s why we cut out the salesmen, so that we can offer a unique, personal and relaxed approach.”

“As a standard we strip your lounge sofas back to the frame and start from scratch, using superior foams, fillings, springs and cushions. The sofa is then finished by our highly experienced craftsmen to achieve a truly unique lounge setting.”

Ralvern will collect your existing suite from home, offer you a replacement whilst work is carried out and deliver the finished suite once completed.

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“We only use the best materials and we have the freedom to create sizes and designs that will suit any room and taste.

We include a lifetime frame, six inch coil springs and our build quality is always exceptional.”

And the company are well known for their excellent standards, establishing an excellent reputation over the 70 years they’ve been in business.

“Our gallery of fabric books perfectly illustrates our capacity to create almost any type of design, using our experience, drive and passion.”

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“Customers are welcome to come and see us at work, carrying out both the manufacturing and reupholstery process in our factory showroom,” adds Simon.

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Cannock Soroptimists Entertained by Saucy Tales from Nell Gwynne SI Cannock & District Annual 61st Charter Dinner at Cannock Chase Golf Club was attended by over 90 members & their guests including Soroptimists from other clubs in the Midland Chase Region.

More information about SI Cannock and the Soroptimist International organisation is available at www.sigbi.org/ cannock-and-district and at www.facebook.com/SICannock

President Lynne Tuckley welcomed everyone and the Mistress of Ceremonies, President Elect Carole Holdcroft, introduced Maurice Partington, Past President of the Rotary Club of Cannock who gave the toast to Soroptimism.

Regional President Alyson Green gave the response to SI Cannock. While the Past President of SI Bilston, Pat Cross gave thanks on behalf of the guests.

After an excellent meal Lesley Smith, Curator of Tutbury Castle, provided the evening’s entertainment she gave a highly entertaining performance dressed as Nell Gwynne, the long time Mistress of King Charles II of England. She told many humorous & informative tales and everyone in the audience was enthralled by Lesley’s performance as she recreated the turbulent life & times of Nell who rose from being an orange seller in Drury Lane to the mother of a Duke of England. A truly remarkable life. Soroptimist Val Jones gave the vote of thanks to Lesley.

Photo: l to r: Nell Gwynne (Lesley Smith) & President Lynne Tuckley

Partnership Trust rated “good” in first NHS League table for openness and transparency Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust – one of the UK’s biggest integrated health and adult social care NHS providers - was today named among the top 100 NHS organisations rated outstanding or good for its levels of transparency and openness.

NHS Improvement today published its first annual ‘Learning from Mistakes League’ and the reporting culture at the Partnership Trust, which provides community nursing, therapies and adult social care, was rated as good and the Trust was ranked as the 96th out of 230 NHS Trusts.

The League was published as Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt announced plans to improve safety and transparency within the NHS to help build a safer service at the first ministerial – level Global Patient Safety Summit.

Stuart Poynor, Partnership Trust Chief Executive, said: “Following the Francis Report, NHS organisations were presented a unique opportunity to challenge themselves about how openly staff could raise concerns and operate in their best professional manner, without prejudice.

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about the standards of patient care in the Trust.”

The Ambassador role gives staff an additional route to quickly bring concerns about patient safety or standards of care to the attention of senior management at the Partnership Trust.

In addition the Trust produced a short film featuring district nurse Lizzie Burgess-Havard who raised concerns and was supported by Helene Donnelly, Ambassador for Cultural Change.

Lizzie says: “There have been many a time during my career when I’ve wanted to raise concerns but I’ve been too frightened.

“But when I finally did and my concerns went straight to the Chief Executive, I felt reassured. I have found the whole process very supportive and I felt safe.”

She added: “I have a duty of care to this organisation and I really feel I did the right thing. Things have improved for the better, for the staff and for the patients. I feel good.”

Mr Poynor added: “We are pleased with our ranking in this first League and although we have many routes and opportunities for staff to bring up issues of concern we need to do more to make sure they feel confident to do so.“

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Manufactured and installed to provide maximum viewing areas, our bi-fold and sliding doors add the 21st century to any property and can provide you with clearer access to your patio or garden bringing the outside in, just unlatch the high security locking and with a light push you have the access to your outdoor living area.

Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Glass production has developed so much over the past few years that almost anything is possible to achieve your desired look, so please do not hesitate to contact us with your bespoke ideas, plans and projects.

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When closed, Bi-fold and sliding doors offer shelter and warmth with little reduction in natural light, allowing you to stay connected to the outside from the comfort of your home.

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Cannock Chase Trekking Centre NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL ATTRACT NEW VISITORS TO CANNOCK CHASE An ambitious new development which will attract extra visitors to Cannock Chase and create several new jobs is under construction after six years of planning.

The redevelopment of Cannock Chase Trekking Centre, near Penkridge, is the long-term dream of proprietor Lisa Gregory, who opened her riding stables, just off the A34, nearly 21 years ago.

Planning permission for a new equestrian centre was granted by South Staffs District Council and the contractors have now begun work.

“This development is a long-held dream of mine,” said Miss Gregory, who is keeping the centre open to riders during the duration of the project.

“We already have riders coming to us from all over the country and I am sure our state-of-the-art centre will bring even more visitors to Cannock Chase.

The first phase of the development will provide an indoor riding arena and a cedar and glass construction visitors’ centre which will include a contemporary coffee shop with an outdoor viewing area where visitors will be able to enjoy watching the horses and views across Cannock Chase, conference and training facilities, changing and shower facilities and an equestrian shop.

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Phase two will provide 46 new stables, with tack rooms, washing areas, laundry rooms and foaling boxes. Work should be completed by early summer.

“We have some of the most beautiful riding and walking country in the Midlands and our new coffee shop will be open to the public as well as to our riders. This will be an important development for tourism in the area.”

The trekking centre is a hugely popular attraction in Staffordshire and brings more than 17,000 visitors to the Chase every year.

For further information please contact Miss Gregory at 01785 711177

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Lyndale Stairs Limited MANUFACTURING ELEGANCE AND QUALITY THROUGH DESIGN Being the Leading manufacturer for Staircases across the midlands is an accolade that Lyndale honours to maintain for many years to come. Established twenty years ago our company has built a reputation that we are extremely proud of by supplying and installing a whole range of staircases and stair components to suit each individual client’s specific requirements, to give the best quality treatment that we are proud to add to our collection and more importantly your home.

With extensive lists of traditional woods to newer more cost effective alternatives, our staircases are individually manufactured for our client’s needs. From adding seamlessly to an existing staircase to give your home that additional feature, to having one of our skilled designers generate an innovative contemporary Staircase design from scratch. Step by step your design will be constructed in our workshop until it is professionally installed by our passionate and experienced team of joiners and installers.

As well as our Staircases, we offer the opportunity to increase the size of your home with our folding and sliding loft ladders designs that come in both aluminum or wooden construction. Also at Lyndale we offer boarding and insulation to maximize your home to its full potential.

At Lyndale we want you to have the best experience possible and that’s why our staff members, from the offices to the workshop, work as one to produce the highest quality standard that we have built a reputation for. From surveying to installment we will find the product you are looking for to transform your home.

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MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH QUALITY KITCHENS & BEDROOMS FOR OVER 20 YEARS Our designers are passionate about designing kitchens and bedrooms.

Our staff offer the best level of service, friendly and polite whilst remaining professional at all times. They aim to fulfill all your requirements but also design a kitchen or bedroom that suits your personality whether this is traditional, or contemporary.

We are very experienced at providing kitchens and bedrooms in Staffordshire to the highest quality.

DRF Kitchens and Bedrooms are manufacturers of high quality kitchens and bedrooms, located in Burntwood.

is no exception. In the kitchen there are now integral televisions, wine coolers, and clever units which make maximum use of the space available.

We have a large selection and choice of products in our showroom for you to

Manager, Tim Jones, is proud of the service he and his team provide “we are happy to provide you with a free no obligation quote; either bring in your own measurements, or we’ll come to your home and do this for you. We pride ourselves on our no pressure sales, our priority is to retain customer satisfaction at all times. This

We are an established business with over 20 years’ experience in the trade.

We are very popular for our wide range of designs, colours and materials for your kitchen and bedroom needs.

Being a manufacturer we can offer you a more bespoke design for your kitchen or bedroom so regardless of size, colour or materials, just call into our showroom for a chat. We manufacture to trade and retail.

DRF will provide you with an extensive kitchen range to include all the space saving features of fitted and made to measure furniture; in addition to soft close doors, a range of worktops which include granite and other hard wearing options. Convenience lifestyles mean people are demanding new gadgets for all areas of our lives and the kitchen

choose for your kitchen and bedroom requirements. We also offer kitchen and bedroom planning, designing and installation service to help you make your house feel comfortable and make your house in to a dream home.

allows us to maintain our reputation for excellence. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team will ensure that your new kitchen or bedroom design project will be completed on time and will be hassle free”.

We also specialise in kitchen and bedroom fittings and accessories.

Our showroom is filled with various taps, tiles, flooring, dishwashers, microwaves and cookers to compliment your kitchen. Come and visit our showroom to find your dream Kitchen or Bedroom.

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Prepare for a new flight on Galactica, the world’s first rollercoaster with fully dedicated virtual reality. The exhilarating new ride experience uniquely combines the physical exertion and adrenaline rush of Alton Towers Resort’s iconic flying rollercoaster, with the breath-taking emotive experience of travelling through space.

For guests seeking a dining experience with a twist, the UK’s first Rollercoaster Restaurant launches in May and is set below a vast rollercoaster track where diners can watch as their order tackles two gravity defying loopthe-loops! Diners can choose from the brand new delicious menu of favourites – including the Ultimate Twister Ice Cream Bowl!

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Name the two amazing new attractions at the Alton Towers Resort?

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Happy 4th Birthday Staffordshire Outlook CELEBRATING OUR 4 TH YEAR IN BUSINESS

Here at the Staffordshire Outlook, we are celebrating our 4th anniversary in April!

We are so grateful to all of the clients who continue to advertise their business and to the readers for contributing to the Staffordshire Outlook Magazine’s popularity and success.

Sales Director Sharon Caldwell says “I cannot believe how the last four years has flown by. I didn’t think when I started the magazine that it would be as successful as it has been to date. I have such great feedback from the readers of the magazine, and they comment on how local the content of the magazine is.This was my main objective when I started the Staffordshire Outlook. The comments I receive every month off my clients is fantastic, and it makes me so proud that the Staffordshire Outlook is bringing new customers and increasing their profit. I want to thank you, the readers of the magazine and hopefully you will continue to support the Staffordshire Outlook.”

The Chase CACI Clinic is a fledgling business and as such advertising as vitally important.

We were approached by many companies who offered differing advertising services. We tried several of them (most with limited success).

We were then recommended to contact Sharon at Staffordshire Outlook by one of her many satisfied customers and since then have not looked back. The quality of the magazine is superb, it is distributed over a wide area and, as it is bi -monthly, people do not get fed up with it.

The responses we have had via the magazine have far outstripped any other form of advertising and that is why we are sticking with it. Sharon is a delight to work with and so helpful. If we had only met Sharon first we would have saved a lot of money on ineffectual advertising.

Doug & Pam at The Chase CACI Clinic Tech Alum Systems Ltd would like to say a big thank you to Sharon at the Staffordshire Outlook for her efforts in helping us put our adverts together. We have advertised in the magazine for the past 17 months and have found the response excellent.

Please see right a few client testimonials who are advertising their business in the magazine with great results.

Our main objective has been to raise our profile in the Staffordshire area, and the Staffordshire Outlook magazine has certainly done this for us!

A great local magazine packed with useful information.

We will definitely continue to advertise our business in the magazine and would recommend using the magazine to advertise your business; it’s increased our sales and could do the same for your business!

Congratulations to all at the Staffordshire Outlook on your 4th Birthday and hope you are around for many more years!

Wayne & Keith at Tech Alum Systems Ltd

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Desirable Daisies

FROM LOW GROWING TO 8FT GIANTS, DAISIES ARE ONE OF THE GLORIES OF SUMMER For the lawn-proud garden owner daisies are weeds to be fought with and removed at all costs. For the flower gardener the daisy family are one of the glories of summer and the most desirable flowering plants. From low growing carpeters to 8ft giants for the back of the border there is a daisy for every garden. This month I’ll share some of my favourites from my own garden with you.

yellow rudbeckias will also grow well in dappled shade.

We all loved growing annual sunflowers as kids and there are some less tall perennial types to choose for the garden.

Their flowers are smaller but very numerous. “Happy Days” is only 3ft (90cm) tall with large flowers whereas “Lemon Queen” will get to 6ft (180cm) tall and has masses of pale yellow flowers in autumn. Some are scented – the variety “Bitter Chocolate” smells exactly like that!

Technically daisies are members of the Aster (or Michaelmas daisy) family and all have a rayed petals and a disc or cone at the centre and all share the same attractiveness to bees and butterflies

Coreopsis (common name Tickseed) are popular lowgrowing plants but some are not hardy here. We grow the reliable Zagreb and the beautiful pale yellow Moonbeam as these are hardy for us. These will spread to form a good sized clump and are easy to divide in spring.

Let’s start with Asters, those late bloomers that come in a range of colours from white, through pink, lavender to the dark purple. The best of these is the variety “Mônch”, which blooms from August and never gets mildew. I also love the tall growing “Calliope” who has black stems, glossy leaves and flowers in October and November. Aster need a reasonably sunny spot and soil that holds some moisture so mulch them well in spring.

For brighter colours you can’t do better than Heleniums – one of my passions. We hold the National Collection and have a good range in our catalogue. These are certainly sun lovers and come in shades of red, orange and yellow.

Perhaps best known as tall plants for the back of the border blooming in August and September there are also some new, shorter ones that start flowering in late June: “Red Army” is bright red and 2ft (60cm) tall and “Mardi Gras” is a similar height with flowers that blend red, orange and yellow. “Sahin’s Early Flowerer” has similar flowers but is nearly 3ft tall. “El Dorado” is one of the best new varieties with large golden yellow flowers. He is about 2ft 6in tall (75cm) but doesn’t need staking. “Flaming Katy” is taller and a fiery orange-red.

Two closely related plants are commonly known as Cone Flowers: the pink or white Echinaceas and the yellow Rudbeckias. In our garden we find the old varieties are more reliable than the many new ones. For Echinacea I recommend “Ruby Star” (bright pink) and “White Swan” and for Rudbeckias the soundly perennial “Deamii” and “Goldsturm”. For a really tall one try “Herbstsonne” (“Autumn Sun”), which will grow 6ft (180cm) tall. The 32

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Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum) were once common cottage garden plants and they are making a comeback as gardeners remember just how easy and reliable they are. Most are white although there are a few pale yellow varieties to be had. My favourite is “Beauté Nivelloise” which one cheeky customer renamed “bad hair day” after the wayward look of the petals. “Fiona Coghill” has large, ball-shaped flowers that remind me of a florist’s Chrysanthemum. Shasta Daisies love a well-drained sunny spot and will survive drought well.

We are used to buying African Daisies (Osteospermum) as half-harder summer bedding but there are a few winter hardy ones to find. The white “Lady Leitrim” has been in my family’s gardens for at least four generations and always survives even the hardest winter provided the soil is welldrained. She will flower from May to early winter.

There’s sure to be a member of daisy family to suit your garden; keep an eye open for those lovely flowers.

Janet & I run Special Perennials, website www.specialperennials.com We will be at Consall Gardens (ST9 0AG) on Sun 17th April £2.00 gardens/ plant fair. Sugnall Walled Garden (ST21 6NF) Sat 23rd April fair/ gardens £1.00 entry. Weston Park (TF11 8LE) Sunday/Monday 1st /2nd May £3.00 (Normal garden entry £6.50) gardens/fair and Middleton Hall (B78 2AE) 22nd May £2.00 gardens/fair/hall. See www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk We are happy to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.

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New “Round the Wrekin” CYCLE SPORTIVE IN AID OF COMPTON HOSPICE Compton Hospice are excited to stage their first cycling sportive as a new fundraising initiative for the charity in 2016. The event will take place on May 22nd and will run out of Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club. The event is supported by World Champion Cyclist - Hugh Porter MBE who is a 4 time World Pursuit Champion and Commonwealth Gold Medalist, and is known more recently for being the voice of British cycling. Hugh will be cycling one of the routes on the day.

Thanks to the expertise and guidance of their two sponsors Andy Dawson of Ride Ventures, and Karl Fisher of Fishface Cycles in Wombourne, the hospice is able to stage a very professional event.

Andy is a long-time sportive rider and experienced event organiser who is also a British Cycling Level 2 coach and a CTC qualified ride leader. He is heavily involved in local sportives - co-running the Tour d’Arts Alive and has just taken over the Autumn Epic.

Karl will be providing mechanical back-up and small repairs on the day and he is proprietor of Fishface Cycles, a family run independent bicycle and action

sports dealership based in the heart of Wombourne.

Social road rides (Fishface Cycles Gruppetto) are also run from the store every other Saturday.

The sportive will include event centre facilities and parking, mechanical support, full route marking, course food stations, electronic chip timing, web results service, emergency support, on site catering, event photography, broom wagon and every cyclist that completes the course will receive a medal The sportive offers 3 routes so that every level of cyclist can take part.

The Epic Route (101.5 Miles / 160 Km) (+7471ft / -7469 ft) Starting at Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club, this route will take participants in a North Westerley direction towards Church Stretton. From Church Stetton cyclists will encounter some serious hills travelling up The Burway towards The Stiperstones before turning North and heading downhill to the 50 mile point at Snailbeach. Just past Cressage the incline will again start to increase, heading North towards Uppington before heading towards The Wrekin, Ironbridge, and finally ending back at Kingswinford.

The Standard Route (64.1 Miles / 102 Km) (+4127 ft / -4123 ft) Starting again at Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club, this route will take cyclists in a North Westerley direction via Bobbington, Claverley and Worfield, then South through Bridgnorth and Upton Cressett, towards The Wrekin.The last 15 miles of slightly undulated land is where cyclists can pick up the pace through Ironbridge, Coalport, Pattingham, Seisdon, Swindon and finally ending back at Kingswinford.

Finally, The Short Route (23.9 Miles / 38 Km) (+1019 ft / -1017 ft) This will again start at Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Club, this slightly undulating route will take cyclists in an North Westerley direction via Bobbington, Claverley, Hopstone, Wyken and Worfield at the 10 mile point and then head North to Ackleton where the undulations will start to increase and then East through Kingslow and Pattingham.The last two miles is predominately downhill back to Dudley Kingswinford.

Anyone interested in taking part in any of the 3 routes can find more information and can register at www.roundthewrekin.co.uk or can contact Compton Hospice on 01902 774529 or by emailing fundraising@compton-hospice.org.uk

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Classic Collection Holidays - the award-winning independent specialist tour operator, celebrating over 27 years in the travel industry. With luxury tailor-made and our friendly Tenerife – an islandholidays of contrasts, boasts a long and knowledgeable service we look forward sunny coastline with gigantic sea cliffs andto working with the staff at Tracy Mason Travel toof numerous sandy beaches against a backdrop create your perfect holiday Mount for 2016.

Spain’s highest mountain, Teide: snowcapped for much of the year. Ideally suited for Together with our range of destinations including the luxury holidays inAfrica Tenerife, there are trendy Mediterranean, North and Bermuda and our new resorts and traditional villages and specialist a friendly dedicated brochure to Barbados, we feature international culture combined with Carnivals holidays from family to adult-only, to those looking for more of a cultural experience with our luxury European city of tradition. breaks. We offer an excellent range of four and five star La Caleta is a small, quiet and relaxed resort just to the north hotels, multi-centre options, city and train travel. of Costa Adeje.

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shaped island of Tenerife. Home to Mount Teide the highest mountain in Spain, Tenerife also features numerous beaches, magnificent sea cliffs, bustling new resorts and traditional towns and villages.

The coastline Leisure facilities include mini golf stretches and table some tennis269km and and features spectacular cliffs and coves, some golden sands younger guests are well catered for by the children’s (SantaanCruz) and many black volcanic sand beaches. club; excellent environment which includes a pool and playground.

Tenerife’s capital, Santa Cruz, boasts many beautiful historic buildings with its hub around the Plazaresort de Espana, to La Caleta is a small, quiet and relaxed just to close the north theCosta busy Adeje. harbour. This fantastic city is the perfect location for of things to do in Tenerife. There are two noteworthy churches, Ita lively has only a modest number of bars, cafes the andstate restaurants bazaar and food market, Auditario of the beyond those already within the largely luxury art Opera House, and aprovided couple of interesting museums: hotels of the resort. one housing the cannon which allegedly removed Admiral Nelson’s arm!

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Competition Win tickets to Sandon Spring Fair Sat 23 & Sun 24 April 2016 This month we have teamed up with Sandon Spring Fair for three lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets – allowing entry to the fair on either Saturday 23rd or Sunday 24th April 2016 Sandon Hall will be hosting a fantastic event on the weekend of April 23/24, in association with Stone Food and Drink Festival. Sandon will launch its first Spring Fair, set to take place in the hall’s 50 acre formal gardens.

The fair will feature craft and cookery demonstrations, great stalls selling handcrafted items, delicious food and drink from artisan producers, live music, historic house tours, fun family activities and the chance to explore the garden in all its springtime glory.

As well as shopping for ingredients from Staffordshire & further afield, foodies will have plenty of choice of refreshment over the weekend itself, with global ‘street food’ stands, Lily’s Secret Vintage Tearoom serving sit-down afternoon teas in the genteel surroundings of the hall, a beer tent and bars selling everything from wine and fizz to G&Ts and cocktails.

Sandon Spring Fair will take place at Sandon Hall, off the A51 between Stone and Weston, on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April 2016.

Admission £6pp (accompanied under 16s free).

For your chance to win please answer the following question: How many acres are the formal gardens set in at Sandon Hall?

Email your answer to info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights,Telford TF7 4PZ with your name, address and telephone number.

Entries to be received by arrive by Sunday 17th April 2016 Competition terms & conditions Winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries and notified by telephone. Prize is a pair of tickets to be used either the 23rd or 24th April 2016. No cash or alternative prize available.

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Air Awnings at Cannock Caravan Accessories Inflatable awnings certainly make life easier, gone are the days of lost, bent or damaged frames and the stress of a time consuming construction of a full awning.

No need for traditional metal frames with individual poles, rigid airframes are now used which are exceptionally strong.

The airframe can be inflated and deflated in minutes using the easy to use high volume manual pump that is supplied with the awning. Alternatively a 12v electric pump can be purchased to make the job even easier.

Come and see us for all your caravan accessories, we have a large selection of traditional and air awnings on display including Kampa, Dorema, Isabella and many more.

One happy customer who purchased a Kampa Air 390 was Malcolm Griffin from Cannock he said “Having always had an awning with poles, it was great to just plug the air awning into the pump and within 5 minutes the awning was up. Also very easy and convenient to take down. Would definitely recommend an Air Awning to any caravan owners!

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RECIPE

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By Michael Peter Whitehurst

confit duck

I love the combination of roasted duck with a hint of star anise and that it matches so perfectly well with celeriac, especially when roasted. This dish is becoming very popular at the dinner parties I do. I think people are becoming a little more adventurous with different flavours and this shows from what they order off my menu. Try it yourself or hire me to come and cook it for you if you like. This is for a casual family service style dinner party but It can be served in a more formal way or you can adjust it to create a really lovely salad. I think it is quite simply the perfect combination of big flavours all on one plate.

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ingrEdiEnts for thE confit: • 4 duck legs • 1 whole star anise • 10 all spice berries • 2 sprigs of rosemary • 2 sprigs of thyme • Maldon sea salt • 1 whole garlic cut in half horizontally • 5 litres of deep frying rapeseed oil or duck fat but thats the expensive version. ingrEdiEnts for thE rEst of thE dish: • 1 celeriac - quartered • Tender-stem broccoli - tops only (save the stalks to dip in hummus) • Pistachios unsalted and shelled • Toasted pumpkin seeds • 1 Garlic clove • Mallon sea salt • 1 bottle of cold pressed rapeseed oil • a few sprigs of flat leaf parsley • 1 tub of double cream • a few sprigs of watercress • a stick of fresh horseradish • a loaf of spelt and rye sour dough bread, the recipe is below this one. wolverhampton west magazine | march 2016

mEthod: Rub the duck legs with a little of the maldon sea salt and place in the roasting tray with the all spice, star anise, garlic, thyme and rosemary. Cover and leave in the fridge over night (overnight optional) Next, pour the oil over the duck legs until completely submerged and cover tightly with strong kitchen foil. place in your preheated oven at 175oC for 1 hour and 45 minutes. They may need longer depending on how brown the skin looks.

For the last 45 minutes of cooking time wash and quarter the celeriac and toss in oil, season and put in the oven to roast. You can slice the peel away from the flesh once it has roasted and cooled. Once the duck and celeriac have finished cooking allow to cool and then cut in half through the middle of the leg in between the joint and place in a separate roasting tin ready to be finally roasted in the oven for 10 minutes on 190serves 4C to crisp up the skin if it needs it - you be the judge of that. Cut the skin off the celeriac as though you were filleting a fish - skin side down knife almost flat on the board. Now put the flesh of the celeriac into a food processor with 100ml 5.30pm of double cream, a pinch ofOpen sea saltfrom and blitz until you have a smooth puree. Season and keep warm.

need to crush about 10 pistachio nuts with a pinch of sea salt and 1 clove of garlic in a pestle and mortar and chop a few sprigs of parsley and add to the mix then pour in about 100ml of cold pressed rapeseed oil. Put a dollop of the puree in the centre of your plate and push out a little to form the base. Place a few sprigs of parsley and watercress around the plate and a few pumpkin Midnight a week) seeds. (7days Arrange the duck in the centre of the puree and drizzle the dressing over and around the duck.

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the recipe for spelt and rye sour dough is on my website here: www.takefood.co.uk/sourdough and for any other recipe/cooking advice please email mike@takefood.co.uk follow me on facebook.com/takefood on twitter.com/takefood or on instagram.com/takefood

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Blue Ginger INDIAN RESTAURANT RE-OPENS AFTER TRANSFORMATION Having dined at Blue Ginger previously, my partner and I were excited to be returning after the restaurant refurbishment.

We parked on the large free car park which is to the front of the restaurant and made our way inside.

“Wow, what a transformation” Welcoming us into the restaurant, Abdul Karim the owner of Blue Ginger explained that he and his staff had been running the restaurant for their 4th year, and are very excited to welcome back new and returning customers after being closed since September 2015.

Abdul said “We want to welcome back all of our friends/customers to the newly refurbished restaurant, we also have some great offers available” We were shown to our table, and given the menus. Aziz, our waiter asked if we would like to order drinks, we both opted for our favourite, Kingfisher lager which is served on draught.

Whilst browsing through the menu the waiter explained that all the main dishes including the specials were 2 for 1 (Monday to Wednesday when dining in the restaurant) and also a 5 course meal which includes Popadom, Starter, Main Meal, Rice or Nan and a coffee for just £9.95 per person Sunday & Thursday only, when dining in the restaurant.

My partner and I were absolutely spoilt for choice, the menu has something for everyone, whether it is a traditional Indian dish or a dish off the specials section of the menu, which I must say sounded very tasty!!

Traditional starters are priced at £2.95 - £4.95 and fusion appetizers from £3.50 - £9.95.

Main courses start at £5.95 - £10.95.

Aziz returned to our table to take our order and was very helpful and recommended dishes to us after asking what our preferences were.

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For starters I chose chicken tikka with my partner going for the king prawn puri which was described as mediterranean large prawns fried with onions, tomatoes and selected herbs, moderately spiced and served on puri bread.

For our main courses I wanted to try a different dish, so off the specials I went for the Relish Chicken which is chicken prepared with a special blend of spice, cooked in a coriander relish with a touch of garlic & ginger. My partner chose the Garlic Chilli Chicken which is a hot dish cooked with garlic and green chilli in exotic spices. We also chose Pilau rice and a Peshwari Nan to accompany our meal.

We ordered more drinks whilst our food was being prepared and we both mentioned how much we liked the new décor which is very modern, spacious and contemporary. There is also a very relaxed feel and the staff are very polite, helpful and professional.

Our starters arrived and they looked and tasted scrumptious!

We were both looking forward to our main dishes and when they came we were very impressed. Both dishes were beautifully presented and we couldn’t wait to tuck in!

Everything was cooked to perfection and if we had to describe it in one word it would be ‘delicious!’

Once finished we both said that was quite possibly one of the best Indian meals we had been for.

We ordered a desert each and this was this perfect ending to a great evening. Abdul then presented us with an extra desert, to celebrate the 4th birthday of Staffordshire Outlook.

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GUILDHALL TO BE INVOLVED IN CHEESE, ALE & MORE FESTIVAL PUTTING OUT A CALL TO GET PRODUCERS INVOLVED For the first time the Cheese, Ale and More festival will include attractions based in the Guildhall Shopping Centre and are putting out a call to food and drinks producers to get involved.

The centre will host a range of quality foods and drinks giving visitors the ability to enjoy a glass of wine and beer on site as well as to enjoy at home.

Anne Graham, Marketing Manager for the Guildhall said “We are really excited to be involved in this prestigious event. We have started to sign-up local producers but are still looking for more to come into the Guildhall and would encourage anybody interested to contact us.”

The Festival, which takes place on 20th and 21st May 2016 in Stafford’s Market Square has Cheese makers, breweries and local food producers filling the Market Square in Stafford, with a fantastic range of products and a fine array of artisan food.

The event proved a huge success in 2015 attracting tens of thousands of people to the town and so an extra day has been added as it returns for a third year.

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New events for the Friday include, the opportunity to take Afternoon Tea in Market Square (including a scone making demonstration), and the chance to try over 75 different gins at the Stafford Gin Jamboree in the evening, these events are ticket only and must be booked in advance.

On Saturday top local chefs from the Staffordshire Chefs Forum will be getting the crowd’s taste buds going with cookery demonstrations and there will be an alfresco bar.

A highlight on the Saturday is “The Great Chefs Challenge” – two local chefs will go head to head in a ready, steady, cook style challenge at 1pm ..make sure you take your seats early; this will be something not to be missed, and two lucky members of the audience will be invited to join the chefs on stage!

Any producers interested in exhibiting in the Guildhall Shopping Centre should contact Anne Graham on 01785 223107 or email anne@guildhallstafford.com.

Independent wine shop supplying the very best in unusual drinks and spirits from around the world.

Wines etc 6 High street Eccleshall, Staffs ST21 6BZ T: 01785 859096 OR 07487 739829 E: sales@winesetc.co.uk

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Hi and welcome to our new wine and spirits feature. My name is Ian Martin owner of Wines etc Eccleshall, we are an independent wine shop supplying the very best in unusual drinks and spirits from around the world.

On this page I will be showcasing all that’s best in the drinks trade and giving you advice on tasting notes for you to try the fabulous selections we have chosen for you each month.

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Juniper is prevalent – as it should be – but a strong lemony coriander reminds us of a deep pine forest on a hot Summer stroll – earthy notes and warm orange blossom faintly joining in. Served best with your favourite tonic and a slice of lemon.

BUS 509 PINK GRAPEFRUIT GIN £43.99

Our first selection features some great Gins to get you in the mood for summer and some classic whites and reds that will compliment any occasion.

Add in a local rose and we have something for everyone this month.

Packed with citrus notes, this Buss No.509 Gin features red Californian grapefruit as a botanical, along with Juniper, Coriander, Liquorice, Angelica, Vanilla, Cardamom, Iris, Orange and Lemon. Bright and flavoursome, this Belgian gin would make for a fine aperitif or serve with fever tree tonic over loads of ice and a pink grapefruit slice to finish.

LOUIS LATOUR BROUILLY £13.25

Having a lovely deep garnet colour. The nose reveals aromas of pear-drops and banana, typical of the Gamay varietal. It is round and smooth with nice balance and lasting flavours

SECRET MALBEC £9.99 Malbec very much as you picture it: Full and juicy, smooth and satisfying, and with the guaranteed trademark long, long length. Wine this good won’t be much of a Secret for long.

WAVE RIDER SAUVIGNON BLANC £10.50 Fresh and crisp with a great combination of tropical fruits and grassy herbaceous characters plus a ripe citrusy freshness on the finish. A perfect Marlborough Sauvignon

Here ate Wines etc we cater for every taste and budget, with over 30 Gins, 60 Single Malts, Champagnes and Proseccos plus our outside bar facility for that special Bbq or party, and our “bottle finder service” call us or, call in and see our gifts and offers that make buying wine and spirits with us just that little special. I Hope you enjoy these recommendations Ian Wines etc

“There comes a time in the day when no matter what the question is, the answer is always wine.”

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LANGOT VALLEY ROSE £8.99 Grown and harvested just 5 miles from Eccleshall by Arthur Malpass this medium-dry rose has a good nose with strawberry fruit flavours, best served at 12 to 14 degrees

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La Minky The Smooth Operators BARE TO BE DIFFERENT Here at La Minky we pride ourselves on our professionalism and our high level of skilled treatments.

One area we surpass in is our waxing treatments. We are specialists in all areas of waxing with particular knowledge in intimate hair removal. Our in house specialist June Laing (salon owner) has been a beauty therapist and owned her own business for over 10 years. During her career June branched out and made a move into the intimate waxing field and initially trained with Hive in Brazilian Bikini waxing and then in London with Kim Lawless waxer to the stars.

With years of experience under her belt June has mastered technique and client comfort during waxing of all parts of the body. Much care has been put into the choice of products used for hair removal within the salon. In 2011 June registered with the Perron Rigot Expert Network and has been using these waxes ever since.

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Due to the sensitive nature of intimate waxing we offer a free consultation prior to treatment and advice on any area of waxing you are concerned about. If you do decide to try intimate waxing we recommend you exfoliate gently 3 days prior to hair removal and allow the hairs to grow for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to treatment. On the day of treatment the skin is prepared with Blue Lotion, a low

alcohol cleanser especially recommended for delicate areas and sensitive skin, before adding a few drops of Jasmine Oil to ensure the wax clings to the hairs and not the skin. After treatment the waxed area is to be kept clean, avoiding heat and friction for 24-48 hours. We advise that you do not apply any deodorants, body sprays, make-up, perfume or lotions to the waxed area during that period.

However we do recommend the use of Lemon Myrtle multi-purpose liquid soap (sold in salon) to tackle possible ingrowing hairs and post waxing irritation.

It is made from all natural ingredients, suitable for sensitive skin, contains Lemon Myrtle essential oils, has 30% more antibacterial properties than T-tree oil and can be used as an invigorating body wash that cleanses and protects the skin. Finally a few days after your appointment gently exfoliate up to 3 times a week, moisturise every day to keep skin soft and smooth.

Intimate Waxing

Treatments for Ladies

inner and outer labia and buttock crease. Buttocks if necessary.

The Squirrel – £16.50

The Mink – £38.50

The Coyote – £38.50

This is my version of the “Hollywood” All the hair from the pubic triangle, inner and outer labia, buttock crease and buttocks.

The Lynx – £44.50

Hair is removed from panty line and crease of leg.

The Tanuki – £22.00 Hair is removed from side panels, going narrower inside the panty line and across the top of the pubic triangle.

The Chinchilla – £27.50

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high quality wax. The range includes hypoallergenic waxes, moisturising natural waxes, strip and non-strip waxes, scented and unscented. The waxes are perfect for both male and female waxing treatments including intimate waxing.

We use non-strip waxing in the salon specifically for intimate hair removal as the waxes literally shrink wrap the hair, removing the entire hair with its roots from the follicle, leaving the skin undamaged. Since the wax sticks to the hair and not the skin it takes the smack like sting out of the process you get with strip waxing hair removal. We have found regular waxing with this method weakens and slows down hair regrowth and produces results that last longer.

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Treatments for Men Hair removed from buttocks and buttock crease.

Hair removed from the penis, pouch and pubic triangle.

The Grey Fox – £55.00 Hair removed from the penis, pouch, buttocks, buttock crease and pubic triangle.

The Silver Fox – £77.00 Hair removed from the penis, pouch, buttocks,

buttock crease, pubic triangle and full back.

The Blue Fox – £82.50 Hair removed from the penis, pouch, buttocks, buttock crease, pubic triangle, chest, abs and upper arms.

The Sly Fox from £135.00 Hair removed from full body (consultation is essential).

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ULTRASLIM CLINICS WINS AWARD WHATCLINIC.COM AWARD FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE UltraSlim Clinics has been recognised with an award for excellent customer service for the second year running by private healthcare search engine, WhatClinic.com, based on feedback by customers over a twelve month period.

It’s the customer who selects our awards winners, by their clinic ratings and the feedback they leave about service and experience. We believe that empowering the patient with accurate information is the future of a successful healthcare market. With these awards we honour clinics that are dedicated to the highest level of customer care and consistently putting the needs of the patient first.”

WhatClinic awarded the top clinics across the country with awards for excellent customer service, superior satisfaction and consumer feedback.

Customers rated clinics based on how well the clinic treated them, how quickly they were contacted and seen, and how happy they were with the treatment.

UltraSlim Clinics was honoured with the award due to their fantastic customer feedback and constant drive to better patient experience. Last year the clinic received the 2015 Customer Service Award in addition to a 5 Star Treatment Award from WhatClinic.com after receiving over 30 online reviews from clients following treatments such as non-invasive Ultrasound Cavitation Lipo and Cryolipolysis LipoFreeze who rated the clinic “Excellent” with 5 Stars. The clinic boasts some of the highest reviews in the industry throughout the whole of the UK and on the WhatClinic.com website.

Hanna McCormac, owner of UltraSlim Clinics today said; “We are delighted to be recognised again for our commitment to customer service. As a practice, it is something we focus on in everything we do. Given the nature of the treatments we offer our clients we are very customer focused and results driven, so to receive such positive feedback from our clients for two consecutive years is great.”

WhatClinic.com CEO Caelen King congratulated UltraSlim Clinics and said “Our awards are now in their 7th year and it’s great to see more clinics than ever reaching the high standards we set in order to receive this award.

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UltraSlim Clinics specialize in Non-Invasive Lipo treatments which have become more and more popular for those seeking an alternative from the risks and downtime associated with traditional Liposuction. Using a combination of technologies such as Cryolipolysis LipoFreeze, Ultrasound Cavitation Lipo & RF they are able to offer a noninvasive alternative to help target excess fat, cellulite, stretch marks and tighten loose skin without clients needing to go under the knife or local anaesthetic.

There is no surgery required, no needles, no pain, no side effects and no downtime, so clients can return to normal activities directly after treatments.

About WhatClinic.com WhatClinic.com is a clinic comparison site that lists over 100,000 clinics globally. In the last year over 15 million people visited the site to find, compare and book treatments across a wide range of elective, selfpay medical treatments. WhatClinic.com’s mission is to give the patient, as an empowered consumer, access to all the information they need to make an informed choice, including price, availability and reviews. WhatClinic.com was founded in 2007 by tech entrepreneur Caelen King, and is in operation in over 127 countries.

Competition Staffordshire County Show World famous motorcyclists as young as five years old will entertain the crowds in the main ring at this year’s Staffordshire County Show, organisers said today.

The Imps motorcycle display team will be thrilling more than 70,000 people during the two day event on June 1st and 2nd.

The family show to be held at Staffordshire County Showground on Weston Road in Stafford will see The Imps perform in the main ring twice each day.

The Imps, known for their smart red tunics and their spectacular show, will perform at 1pm and 4.30pm on June 1st and 1pm and 3.30pm on the second day of the show.

The show has once again secured sponsorship from South Staffordshire College which has expanded its Animal Zone for this year’s event.

Mr Williams added: “We of course want sunshine every year and two days of it would be rather brilliant but whatever the weather there’s still plenty to do and fun to be had.

“If the sun is shining the outdoor picnic area is beautiful but the indoor one is perfect if it’s a little damp under foot.

“The Woodfest area and country pursuits area is a hive of activity by people of all ages and of course the main ring offers non-stop entertainment.

“Whilst areas such as the food hall and the cookery theatre hosted in conjunction with the Staffordshire Chef’s Forum is set to return and attract the crowds once again.

“This is definitely a show not to be missed and a must for all families during the half term school holidays - we had many people return for the second day last year as they had enjoyed the first so much and had not got to see everything as there was so much to see and do.”

Advance tickets go on sale on April 1st from the showground office or through the website http://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/ staffordshire-county-show/ticket-information/ and from all other outlets from May 1st.

Organisers advised people to buy their tickets in advance to avoid queues on the day following the record breaking crowds last year.

For show updates follow them on Twitter @StaffsShow and Like their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Staffordshiresountyshow

This month we have teamed up with Staffordshire County Show for one lucky winner to win a Family Ticket To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question correctly and Email your answer to info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4PZ. Please ensure that you send your name, address and telephone number.

Entries to be received by Sunday 1st May 2016 Winners will be notified by telephone.

What age is the youngest member of The Imps?

Competition terms & conditions Terms and conditions: Prize cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative prize available.

April is here and what are we all wary of?

APRIL FOOLS’ DAY OF COURSE! But where did the tradition arise? The custom of setting aside a day for the playing of harmless pranks upon neighbours is recognized everywhere. Some precursors of April Fools’ Day include the Roman festival of Hilaria, the Holi festival of India, and the Medieval Feast of Fools. Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales (1392) contains the first recorded association between 1 April and foolishness; so once again there is nothing new. One of the most famous ‘April Fools’ day pranks was perpetrated by that most august organisation - The BBC. In 1957, they broadcast a film in their Panorama current affairs series purporting to show Swiss farmers picking freshly-grown spaghetti, in what they called the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest. The BBC were later flooded with requests to purchase a spaghetti plant, forcing them to declare the film a hoax on the news the next day April is another month with a great deal of symbolism, being the first month of Spring, but why ‘April’? The Romans gave it the Latin name Aprilis but the derivation of this name is uncertain. The traditional etymology is from the verb aperire, “to open”, in allusion to its being the season when trees and flowers begin to “open”, which is supported by comparison with the modern Greek use of (ánixi) (opening) for spring. Since some of the Roman months were named in honour of divinities, and as April was sacred to the goddess Venus, it has been suggested that Aprilis was originally her month Aphrilis, from her equivalent Greek goddess Aphrodite. The Anglo-Saxons called April astre-mona. The Venerable Bede says in The Reckoning of Time that this month astre is the root of the word Easter.

So are you ready to leave the dull and dismal days of winter behind and welcome your own personal ‘opening’? We at The Chase CACI Clinic are perfectly placed to help you, both in physical location plus the services and products we can offer.

We have our two wonderful CACI machines which use modern non-invasive technology to stimulate those tired muscles after the cold, wet, miserable winters days which really don’t give anyone cause to smile. The Ultimate machine provides treatments for the face and some body procedures. The Quantum Machine also works on the face and offers an additional range of body treatments.

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Our Radio Frequency Machine will stimulate the production of Collagen to plump out the wrinkle lines and help minimise their visibility. The top of the range Apilus Electrolysis Machine will help with the removal of unwanted hair, skin tags and Milia. The Facial Steamer will help hydrate the skin and open the pores, add all these treatments together and you will have a wonderful reason to smile!

In addition to the finest equipment we have the latest and most efficacious products.

The world renowned ‘Heaven by Deborah Mitchell’ has such a wide range that all compliment the treatments provided at our Clinic. Their new ‘Heaven for Him’ is proving very popular especially on our renamed ‘Manday’.

The outcomes are proving outstanding and provoking many favourable comments from both clients and their friends and families. Our newest addition is the Tropic brand of makeup and other products. They are all approved by both The Vegan Society and Cruelty Free International.

To ensure you look and feel your best visit us for you free consultation. Remember – ‘The Chase CACI Clinic puts your face first so your looks last’.

After you visit us you will leave with a fresh smile on your face and a spring in your step.

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Learn To Swim • High quality swimming tuition • Affordable prices and pay scheme

with South Staffordshire’s Swim Academy

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Stretch Mark Reduction that really works!

HELPING PEOPLE FEEL BETTER IN THEIR SKIN FOR OVER 20 YEARS Unsightly stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body and they can often occur as a result of weight gain. Stretch marks pose no health risk and don’t compromise your body’s ability to function healthily. They are most likely to appear in places where fat is stored, including the thighs, breasts, abdomen, upper arms and buttocks. Much of the blame for the appearance of stretch marks can be laid at your parent’s door; a significant factor when considering why one individual may have them and not another, is their inherited genes. Weight gain from pregnancy or dieting, loss of skin elasticity and good old fashioned ‘bad luck’ all play their part.

However they arise, the effect of stretch marks on self-confidence is immense and debilitating.

The Cottage Surgery - established in 1992, has over 20years valuable experience in treating a variety of skin types with diverse problems, from acne and acne scarring to pigmentation and sun damage. They are at the forefront of innovative treatment methods and thoroughly test and monitor new programmes for efficacy and value for money.

They are proud to be able to offer a non-invasive treatment that effectively reduces the appearance of unsightly stretch marks.

only devices, not the short needle devices often imported and unregulated via China!

Dermaroller is a registered single-use medical device which is NOT available in salons or outlets without qualified staff.

The Clinical Dermaroller used at The Cottage Surgery contain 192 sterile scalpel sharp needles, each one being 1.5 mm long and set at an exact angle of 87.5°.

The rollers have been developed, to provide the maximum effect, with the minimum trauma, by stimulating a wound healing response deep within the skin, generating type 3collagen without the risk of permanent scarring.

Micro Needling Therapy can also hugely improve acne or atrophic scars, facial and décolleté lines and wrinkles, sun-damaged skin and pigmentation. Even the backs of hands respond beautifully! This has all been confirmed by independent clinical trials and provides an effective alternative to laser skin-resurfacing.

Topical anaesthetic is applied to minimise discomfort and treatment takes around 1 hour depending on the size of the area. In most cases, skin can tolerate mineral make-up application on the same day and normally settles within 2 to 3 days. The generation of new collagen begins 6 weeks after and continues for up to 6 months.

Micro Needling Therapy

(MNT) is a highly effective treatment which stimulates new collagen to form at a deep level; it is based on the skin’s natural ability to repair itself whenever it encounters physical damage, such as cuts, burns and other abrasions.

Immediately after an injury to the skin, the body re-uses the damaged collagen and elastin fibres as well as other damaged skin components to produce new ones. The concept of ‘Skin Needling’ or ‘Collagen Induction Therapy’, Skin Needling allows for controlled induction of this self-repair mechanism.

In turn, this re-models and tightens the skin, enhancing its architecture and improving overall skin appearance & texture.

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At The Cottage Surgery our objective is to provide effective anti-ageing and rejuvenation treatments at fair and affordable prices, under qualified supervision within an environment which is constantly monitored for its safety and efficacy of treatment.

To find out more information or to arrange a free consultation please call 01384 940498

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OPERATION CONSERVATION AT SAFARI PARK..

West Midland Safari Park will be hosting a variety of themed conservation weeks this year and guests are invited to join in with the fundraising fun.

Flappy, the Park’s resident penguin mascot.

Exhibit. Like its new companions, the spinosaurus is animatronic, with moving eyes, mouth, neck, arms and tail. It brings the total number of life-size, moving and breathing dinosaurs to 40.

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Starting with ‘Protect Safari our Seas Week’ West Midland Park in and ending ‘Protect Tigers isApril opening upwith again for Week’ in September, visitors will be able summer Valentines to take part inon a whole host of activities, Day The second suitable–for the whole family, whilst raising vital fundsWeek” for variousmarks charities, “Explorers at the start same time. the of daily, summer

opening West From 30 Aprilfor to 8 2015 May, theat Park Midland Safari is raising money for thePark.

Marine Conservation Society, a charity Starting on Saturday, 14th that campaigns for more marine and running every day up to conservation areas, reducing the Sunday, 22nd February, there amount of sea and beach litter and are two costume characters to reducing overfishing. meet - Livingstone and his lemur companion, Stanley – as well as a There will be a variety of free, fun variety craftfundraising, activities; activitiesoftohands-on aid with the the chance to gain an Explorers including crafts and activities in the Sticker Badge anda opportunity Discovery Room, scratch card quiz to win a prize by part in an trail and a chancetaking to encounter Mr

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For a small donation, guests can adopt a penguin for the day, purchase a sea themed charm bracelet and take part in a competition to Explorers Trail; as well as themed win a VIP experience. shows and animal encounters.

Every penny raised During of Explorers during the the whole week will be Week, there areMarine special indoor donated to the animal encounters being held in the Conservation Society. all-weather Twilight Cave, which is home to as free flying bats and night As well raising monkeys. Part of the exhibit, the money for protecting Flooded Forest, is home to pacu, our seas, Park will will be able catfish andthe rays.

Visitors raising money for tobesee a variety of nocturnal creatures the Grevy’s Trust, to learn being fed andZebra encouraged 21st Century Tiger more about the bachelor group of 10 and Save the Rodrigues fruitRhino bats and the breeding colony of around International.

It is60 notSeba’s shorttailed bats, animals during the just larger that‘discover more’ sessions the Parkpresented is focussingby their keeper. on, Discovery as they hadRoom a veryactivities The successful in Craft Club will include week Explorers March where all the There will and Minibeast Meets. funds raised to based be a range of went explorer bumblebee in the craft activitiesconservation to join in with andUK. visitors will be able to explore the inhabitants of the charity Discovery Additional to various weeks’ Room withare hands on opportunities activities, the Park’s usual with some ofincluding the minibeasts attractions, an encoun-ter with including millipedes, cockroaches, the Park’s newest addition - a gigantic giant snails and stick insects. spinosaurus. This dinosaur reaches a huge length of almost feet, making it Explorer themed animal50encounters will be longest held at other locations onealso of the and largest dinosaurs throughout Park, suchDino-saurs as at in the Land the of the Living

Also to be explored by car, coach or mini-bus, is the four miles of safari, where there are an array of animals to encounter. Visitors can marvel at the magnificent lions, or see the world’s fastest Cove, land animal CheetahReptile Plains.

Penguin MarkinO’Shea’s Thereand areinalso and African rhinos, World theIndian African Village.

There is also a ‘Flora theElephant Explorer’ giraffes, tigers and in Valley, theme to the Sea Lion being adorable two year oldshows Sutton, the baby performed throughout week.

African elephant, maythe be out and about!

By foot, still lots to see. The There arethere fourismiles of self-drive safari to explore for instance, to of Discovery Trail contains a variety encounter fastest land all-weatherthe attractions, suchanimal as Mark on earth inReptile Cheetah Plains, along O’Shea’s World, Creepy with a magnificent display of rare Crawlies, SeaQuarium, Penguin Cove, and exotic animals such as Landing.

Lions, Twilight Cave and Lorikeet Wild and HippoDogs, LakesIndian is home toAfrican one of the Rhino, and Elephants – just largest Giraffe hippo pods in the UK and including adorable round thean corner is thebaby!

African Village.

Hippo Lake is home to one of the Here visitors seeinmeerkats, meet largest Hippocan pods the UK and

goats and sheep and walk with lemurs the African Village has dozens of friendly - the largestanimal lemurencounters, walk through in the including Meerkat Mayhem and UK. Walking with Lemurs – in the largest lemur walkcharity through in the All of the weeks areUK. included in the standard admission cost of £22.00 Explorers Week is included in the for adults, £17.00 for children aged standard admission of £19.99 for 3-15 years and £20.00 for concessions. adults, £14.99 for children aged 3-15 Children theforage of 3 years are years andunder £17.99 concessions. admit-ted free of charge admission Children under the age ofand 3 years includes a free-return ticket. The are admitted free of charge.

Prices

Contact Details - for lots more information Email: info@wmsp.co.uk Official website: www.wmsp.co.uk Phone: 01299 402114

Adventure Park to is also open also includeTheme admission the four mile, safari, Discovery daily self-drive and rides are charged extra.

Trail with all weather attractions –For New Lorikeetinformation, Landing, Creepy further visit Crawlies, Mark O’Shea’s Reptile the Safari Park’s website World, Seaquarium and Twilight www.wmsp.co.uk or the Park’s Cave - along with Penguin Cove, official Face-book Sea Lion Show, Animal page Encounters, Meerkat Mayhem and Walking with http://www.wmsp.co.uk/ Lemurs.

Admission also includes facebook a free return ticket. Amusement rides are charged extra in all cases.

Facebook and Twitter There is always something new happening at West Midland Safari Park, why not Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter? http://www.wmsp.co.uk/facebook http://www.wmsp.co.uk/twitter

This month we have teamed up with West Midlands Safari Park and one lucky reader will win a family ticket.

For your your chance chance to to win winplease please For answer the the following followingquestion: question: answer

What is miles the charity WMSP How many is the self-drive safari at West Midlands Park? is fundraising for Safari during a) 6 miles ‘Protect our Seas b) 5 miles a) Save the Whales c) 4 miles

Week’?

b) Marine Conservation Society c) World Wildlife Fund

Email your to:to: Email youranswer answer info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk on a postcard info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on aor postcard to Swinburne Close,Close, Sutton Sutton Heights,Heights, Telford. TF7 4PZ to3030 Swinburne Telford, with your name, and your telephone number.

Shropshire TF7address 4PZ with name, address and Entries to benumber arrive by to 28th February 2015. telephone arrive by the 31st APRIL Competition Termswill andbe conditions 2016.

Winners notified by telephone.

Winner will be chosen from random from all the correct entries

and notified by telephone. family ticket this will be for Competition TermsPrize andis aConditions

four persons to chosen visit on one occasion. valid specialenWinner will be from randomNot from allduring the correct events.

Park charged Prize extra. is Prize must be redeemed tries andTheme notified byrides telephone. a family ticket this will by the 6th November 2015. No cash or alternative prize available. be for four persons to visit on one occasion. Not valid during special events. Theme Park rides charged extra. Prize must be redeemed by the 4th November 2016. No cash or alternative | WWW.STAFFORDSHIREOUTLOOK.CO.UK 01952 321334 prize available.

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Skoda Yeti:1.2 litre TSI SE

BY ROB TAYLOR

ONE THAT IS AS GOOD OFF-ROAD AS ON THE SCHOOL RUN

A car that lives up to its marketing hype is usually as elusive as Bigfoot himself. But the Skoda Yeti is a rare beast; one that stands tall amidst its manufacturer’s claims, never skulking ashamedly in the undergrowth.

Until now such a vehicle – one that is genuinely as good at off-road fun as on the school run – has held near mythic status, in the sub-25k mid-size crossover market.

However, the Yeti somehow manages to successfully straddle the two disparate worlds, mixing oil and water. that’s if you buy the range-topping 4x4 150 bhp diesel variant, of course.

But the reality is that most crossover’s see more supermarket car parks than rugged mountain dales and consequently have to drive a very fine line indeed, making sure not to disappoint the many who prefer to keep their wheels firmly fixed on tarmac’d terra firma.

This model – the 2WD 1.2 litre TSI SE – has a 108 bhp turbo’d petrol engine, allied to a five-speed ‘box. It has a frugal, four-cylinder powerplant that delivers, at best, 51.mpg but never lacks the requisite performance needed for daily life, mainly because 1 60

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This Yeti boasts the now ubiquitous start/stop function to help record a Co2 figure of 128 g/km, as well as a system designed to employ surplus energy from the alternator to power ancillary engine components and appease our E.U overlords.

The two-wheel drive option is more than capable in the main but, should you wish to opt for the 4x4 alternative, you’ll find that the Yeti is as adept as its namesake at handling treacherous terrain. But that’s not to say that the ride and the chassis isn’t sharp enough on the road: it handles every twist and turn, pothole and bump, with considerable aplomb; giving short shrift to the local council’s ambivalence towards road-surface maintenance.

The steering is involving without being demanding; the gearshift, slick and effortless. Clearly Skoda’s engineers have given a lot of consideration to how the Yeti feels, never accepting that the drive need only be incidental.

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