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USHER ON TOUR WHAT’S ON

GEORGE EZRA

NEW YEAR - NEW YOU FILM RELEASES SAM SMITH

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Relax and let chef Suree take you and your senses on a journey with her Valentines Specials, as well as a full main menu selection. Call for bookings or visit our website: www.kingandthai.co.uk Fresh fish specials from Thursday.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. All dishes individually priced.

NO SURCHARGES! Groups, parties and private events also catered for.

Cook Thai Recipe Book, by Suree Coates. Available online or in the restaurant the perfect gift!

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CONTENTS

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HYPE Sam Smith - The voice of 2014 brings his amazing tour to the Midlands!

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2015 is upon us, so what does the New Year mean for you? New You, New Home, New Job? - Well it’s always a great time to make changes, so we take a look at some great local companies offering services and products to make 2015 a FANTASTIC year for YOU! Plus loads more....

Sam Smith - Tour

Page 4 - What’s On Guide

Page 6 - Jenkos Mongolian Review Page 8 - The Olive Tree Ironbridge Page 19 - The Darwin Festival

Page 20 - Mrs Browns Boys Tour

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Page 22 - Film Releases

Page 24 - The UR Experience USHER Page 28 - Paloma Faith

Page 30 - George Ezra Tour

Page 32 - The Ice Hotel 2014/5 Page 35 - NYC Fitness

Page 38 - Talking Training!

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the life and energy that TACT bring to all of their performances. Tickets £10 By arrangement with Josef Weinberger.

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE 2015 BARCLAYCARD ARENA BIRMINGHAM 16 - 18 JANUARY 2015 Frankie Bridge and Thom Evans are the first celebrities confirmed for the tour and Zoe Ball returns at host. Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour! is back and promises to be more fab-u-lous than ever before! Dust off your sequins and join us as we dance away the winter blues with jiving judges, dazzling professionals and our favourite celebrity contestants!

Ticket Hotline 0844 338 8000 Tickets£73.83, £51.33 & £40.08

JANE EYRE - THE MUSICAL THE PLACE OAKENGATES 17 JAN - 18 JANUARY The musical premiered on Broadway in 2000. A dramatic interpretation of the ever-popular novel, Jane Eyre is also blessed with a luxuriant score, haunting and memorable music, and crisp, intelligent lyrics which speak from the very heart of this tragic and romantic story.It promises to be yet another impressive winter production filled with

phenomenon Jessie J will play a string of UK tour dates.

CARAVAN, CAMPING & MOTORHOME SHOW

NEC BIRMINGHAM - HALLS 1 - 3 & 4 - 5 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - 22 FEBRUARY 2015 Don’t miss the UK’s biggest start-ofseason showcase, with hundreds of caravans, motorhomes, tents, caravan holiday homes and accessories under one roof!

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT BARCLAYCARD ARENA BIRMINGHAM FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2015 In what is certain to be among the most sought out music events, Queen + Adam Lambert will reign over a six-week long set of dates across Europe.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS THE PLACE OAKENGATES SATURDAY 24 JANUARY Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and the boisterous, bumptious, loud and lovable Toad as the adventure of a lifetime unravels on the riverbank.

Tickets £14 Child/Concession £13 Family of 4 £50 - Ticket prices inc £1 handling fee

THE NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW NEC BIRMINGHAM - HALL 4 27 FEBRUARY 2015 - 1 MARCH 2015 A days visit will save you months of planning stress and offer you endless ideas and inspiration for your big day!

From trying and buying your dream dress, to hiring your venue, ordering your cake, booking your photographer, choosing your stationery and lots more. See the latest bridal, hair and accessory trends come to life on the stunning Catwalk show and browse the stunning décor ideas in The Vintage Area & Designer Flower Market.

JESSIE J O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM TUE 27 JAN 15 (DOOR TIME: 7.00PM) Hot off the heels of her recent US doubleplatinum selling, UK #1 single “Bang Bang” with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj; international superstar and UK pop

GEORGE EZRA O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM WED 18 FEB 15 (DOOR TIME: 7.00PM) His biggest UK shows to date following stints in Europe, Australia and the USA, 21 year old, international star, Ezra, will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed, chart topping debut album, “Wanted On Voyage”.

CRUFTS 2015 NEC BIRMINGHAM - HALLS 1 - 5/ARENA 05 MARCH 2015 - 8 MARCH 2015 From £16.50 Car Parking: £10.00 per day Crufts is the BIGGEST and BEST celebration of dogs.

It’s a show stopping, dog shopping, fantastic family day out, all under one woof!

(IMPORTANT* GENTING ARENA Formerly the LG ARENA & BARCLAYCARD ARENA - Formerly NIA)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January/February 2015

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MARCH 26TH 2015 Industry presents...

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SUNDAY LUNCHES 12-3pm Bookings Essential HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

RESTAURANT OPEN From 7pm - Tues-Thurs From 6pm - Fri-Sat 12noon - 3pm - Sunday BAR OPEN 12pm - 11pm Daily

72 Beveley Road, Ketley, Telford, TF2 6SD TEL: 01952 617997 www.jenkos.co.uk

The mongolian experience!

As we entered Jenko’s we were greeted by a welcoming member of staff who offered us drinks. We were so eager to sample the delights on offer, that we had arrived a little early. Whilst our table was being prepared we went to the bar where local customers sat enjoying a relaxing drink. We sat by the open fire and I could have stayed there all night! It was a beautiful setting.

As we walked through in to the amazingly designed log cabin, we walked past the self-select food bar and the large open circular hotplate; it instantly excited me and I knew we were in for a treat. We were stunned - the inside of the log cabin was beautiful. It gave a warm and welcoming romantic feel, each table lit with a single candle flickering a soft warm glow.

Once at our table the waitress brought over the menu for our starters; it was such a hard decision to make. Each dish sounded delightful! On the menu were Garlic Mushrooms, Mongolian Skewered

Mutton Kebabs and Spinach Tartlets to name just a few. My partner Simon a mushroom lover opted for the Garlic Mushroom; he enjoyed every mouthful.

The mushrooms were fresh and well complimented in a creamy wine and garlic sauce presented perfectly with a fresh ciabatta. He said it was the best dish he has ever had! I opted for the Mongolian Skewered Mutton Kebabs that came drizzled in a sweet chilli sauce; the combination was divine! A pleasure to my pallet, the lamb was mouth-watering and was served with a side salad which included olives and grapes. This dish is a must try! I would recommend it to all that dine at Jenko’s.

After our starters it was the moment we had both been waiting for!

The Mongolian BBQ! Our waitress, who was an absolute credit to the restaurant, asked if we would like any side orders. I had Ciabatta Garlic Bread whilst Simon ordered Crispy Homemade Chips. The chips were the best I’ve ever had and I

couldn't stop myself from pinching them from him!

We went up to the self select bar where you have a bowl and pick your selected ingredients; there were so many different things to choose from. The meat included Chicken, Tikka Chicken, Pork, Tandoori Pork, Gammon, Beef, Old Smoked Haddock, King Prawns & Mussels and Sausage. After we had decided on our meat it was time to pick our vegetables; there is such a vast variety! From onions to bean sprouts, carrots, mushrooms, sweet corn, broccoli only to name a few!

Once we had picked what we wanted in our bowls we headed over to another area filled with all the spices, flavourings and sauces you could imagine! This is where it gets exciting and your taste buds spring into action! If you are a little unsure about what flavour you want there are some traditional Mongolian recipes above to help you out! I decided on the Chilli Khan Do! Simon was more adventurous and opted for various

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different spices! We moved over to the large griddle where it was cooked before our very eyes; this is where the magic happens! The chef was cooking 5 different dishes for various customers as well as ours! And after a short wait our creation was ready! Now we could pick a savoury side; you could choose from pasta, noodles or rice. I had noodles and rice and Simon had the noodles. Back at our table and as the traditional music rung out we tucked in. As I was eating I felt spoilt! The meat was succulent and infused with flavour. Our meals were perfect.

On to our desserts, finishing off our Jenko’s experience. Our waitress brought over the dessert menu and we were blown away, there were so many delicious dishes to choose from. Too many to list. I ordered the Triple Chocolate Brownie described as “A chocolate lover’s paradise! WOW! I was in for a treat. The brownie was mouth–watering; it was soft and melted in my mouth complimented by a smooth thick chocolate sauce and a helping of fresh whipped cream supporting a small flaked chocolate.

Simon ordered from the cheesecake menu, Banoffee cheesecake took his fancy; a topping of rich banoffee toffee with fresh banana sat on a blanket of light caramel sauce. When asked to describe it in two words he replied “The Best!” - he was taken away. The different textures were heavenly and despite our tummies being full to the brim he could have eaten it over and over!

Jenko’s also do an all you can eat carvery on Sundays. Simon and I will definitely be back to sample a plate or two! If that wasn't enough for you, Jenko’s offer a delivery service! Sunday lunch to your door, - I will eat to that!

Finally, I would like thank Mark & his staff at Jenko’s for the service and care we received on our visit. The staff are an asset to the business and without the excellent teamwork I witnessed, Jenko’s would not be able to be as successful as they are today.

Thank you Jenko’s, and from THE HYPE we wish you every success in the future.

(Written by Jasmine Clemson).

ALL YOU CAN EAT! Adults Mongolian BBQ – £17.50 Childs Mongolian BBQ – £8.95 Steak, Chips & Salad – £17.50 Steak & Mongolian BBQ – £24.50

Book now on: 01952 617997

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A Fabulous Cafe & Bistro in the heart of Ironbridge Set in the beautiful World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, The Olive Tree - with its stunning patio, is an oasis of tranquillity overlooking the river Severn, with the best views of the Iron Bridge.

Whether you're looking for excellent food or simply a glass of wine, a trip to the Olive Tree won't disappoint.

Our chefs use locally sourced and home grown produce to ensure you have a wonderful dining experience.

We have charity themed nights on a weekly basis and Coffee mornings every Thursday from 9AM. The Olive Tree's menu follows a traditional Bistro theme, exploring the best of local and fresh produce where possible. This includes Olive Tree signature dishes featuring freshly grown produce from people supported by Hft at the charity’s local Sow to Grow Nursery.In time, other products and crafts made by adults with learning disabilities will be sold in the bistro, with any profits reinvested in the local Hft service.

Booking & Venue The Olive Tree Venue is available for private hire functions and special parties, including wedding receptions, birthday parties or whatever your celebration! Or are you looking for a venue for business meetings or appointments?

Come along and use The Olive Tree! To make a booking or plan a special event please call in or telephone us on 01952 433889. Our friendly staff are waiting to greet you...

Valentines Day & Mother’s Day Information Available! Email For Details/Menus/Bookings.

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Local Dog Walkers Welcome!

The Olive Tree provides free Wifi.

Please ask for the code/key at the bar.

We also have a Baby Changing Facility as well!

THE OLIVE TREE 29 Highstreet, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7AD

Tel. 01952 433889 www.theolivetree.biz

Email:olivetree@hft.org.uk

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CARVERY From

£4.89

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Starting January...

Steak Night Friday!

Two Steaks & A Bottle of Wine Just £25!

Booking Advised!

Served with chunky chips and all the trimmings - starts Friday 9th Jan!

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Welcome to the Madebrook Carvery!

Along with the comfortable feel to the pub, the best thing about The Madebrook Carvery is the value for money; the carvery starts from just £4.89.

We are delighted to welcome you to the Madebrook Carvery, located in Madeley, Telford.

Carvery Prices:

Lunchtime Special Offer: 12pm - 4pm Mon - Sat - Only £4.89 Monday to Saturday: £5.95 Sunday: £7.49 (Prices vary Bank Holidays)

The restaurant is stunning, with a modern, stylish feel & the fantastic bar with soft natural light and original features such as the ornate cast iron fireplace and earthy brick pillars. The décor is warm and inviting, with wooden flooring and a lovely open plan arrangement.

The Madebrook Carvery offers a high quality fresh Carvery Menu ALL day, EVERY day.

There is a choice of three roasts daily; turkey, beef and gammon, all cooked to perfection and locally sourced. A huge selection of seasonal vegetables are available - which are always fresh, and never frozen, except peas and sweetcorn of course! In addition to this, there are wonderfully seasoned boiled and golden roasted potatoes. And of course, no carvery would be complete without Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and our famous "Madebrook gravy".

As well as the delicious Carvery, there are great “pub favourites” on the menu – from juicy steaks, baguettes to chip shop style fish or the very popular ‘Madebrook Burger’.

Carvery Served All Day!

Try Our Full Pub Menu & Homemade Specials!

Open all day from Midday

Madebrook House Bridgnorth Road Madeley Telford TF7 4JF

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NETLEY OLD HALL FARM, DORRINGTON, SHREWSBURY, SY5 7JY. Telephone: 01743 719908 or 07730 871083

Your Dreams, Your Style, Your Wedding!

Millers of Netley, is a stunning marquee venue for Wedding receptions, executive events, functions and Private Parties, which is set in the grounds of Netley Old Hall Farm, out of the village of Dorrington in the beautiful South Shropshire Countryside.

The idyllic setting of our State of the Art marquee with our two private lakes overlooked by the stunning Shropshire hills, The Wrekin, Lawley and Carodoc is perfect for any occasion.

This exclusive venue in Shropshire is able to cater for 50 - 250 guests comfortably, it is easy to find, just 1 mile off the A49 main Shrewsbury-Hereford road, 9 miles south of Shrewsbury.

Millers of Netley which is run and owned by Kelly Homden has a vast amount of knowledge in the hospitality and design industry and she is able to offer expert advice ensuring all of your needs

are met, and that your day goes off without a hitch.

Kelly will discuss all of your requirements and advise where necessary in plenty of time before your event, and give you a full list of expenditure in advance as every event is tailor made to each and every client.

“Our aim is to take the stress away from you, allowing you to get on with the more important things in life ENJOYING YOURSELF�

Kelly would be delighted to discuss your requirements further and suggest you contact her on 01743 719908/07730 871083 or visit www.millersofnetley.co.uk for more information.

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The Silver Fish in Wellington, Named Top Takeaway East 2014 Thousands of Shropshire Star readers recently voted for their favourite eating and socialising spots before the finalists gathered at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury, where a ceremony evening was hosted to honour their success.

Winners of Shropshire star spotlight awards best takeaway was The Silver Fish, a business which has been family run for over 30 years. The fish & chip shop, which is based in Tan Bank in Wellington, was awarded the prize (Sponsored by The Three Furnaces Bar and Club) last month.

Pictured above are Yianna and Banayiodis Vanezi of The Silver Fish accepting the award. Yianna said: “I am so ecstatic I can’t believe it. ”

With a 5 star hygiene rating and top quality food at great competitive prices, The Silver Fish offers excellent value for money.

They provide both take away and eat in services along with a private car park just to the side of the shop. So if you are looking for the best Fish & Chips around, look no further than The Silver Fish!

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We were thrilled to be invited to the grand opening at Bella Italia in Southwater Telford. The area has been transformed into an inviting social hub for the town, with the introduction of some of the best restaurants in the UK. The new Bella Italia is a wonderful family restaurant, right in the heart of Southwater. It has been thoughtfully set out with lots of booth style seating areas, including an amazing one decorated with cups and saucers, rustic wood themes and beautiful lighting, which gives a really warm, comfortable vibe. The Telford restaurant is one of just 9 lucky restaurants to have a ‘Gelato Cart’, which certainly isn’t just for the kids! Both mine and my colleauge’s faces lit up when we saw it, with it’s glorious ice creams and what seems like hundreds of toppings!

We were greeted by the friendly staff, who are a real credit to the restaurant, and shown to our table. I opted for a soft drink and Surj was in need of wine! Our ‘ was very helpful, took our waitress, Pares orders, I had spotted Agnello Calzone slow cooked lamb and red wine ragu with mushrooms and caramelised onions and Surj opted for Polpette Americano Spaghetti with beef and pork meatballs in a rich tomato, garlic and herb sauce with a hint of chilli. We enjoyed the fun vibe for a little while and then the meals arrived. They were simply amazing! My calvone was huge, and the flavours were delightful. Surj tucked into her spaghetti eagerly and with little groans of delight, between mouthfuls, I could tell she was extremely impressed!

We thought it would be rude to not give

the gelato cart a whirl, there are lots of amazing flavours to try, we went for Tiramisu, Chocolate and Mint Choc Chip and they were divine! Our favourite was the Tiramisu! Amazing.....

Nick White (Managing Director of Bella Italia) who was there for the big opening, explained:

“We are on a mission to make all of our restaurants a fun and interesting place for all the family. The Gelato Carts are in about nine restaurants currently and we will soon be rolling them out in more, they are a real hit with adults and children alike!”

At Southwater we can say, with certainty, that they have achieved this....

TELFORD MISSION ACCOPLISHED!!

BELLA ITALIA TELFORD Unit 4 Southwater Square, Telford, TF3 4JG Tel: 01952 210 674

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FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE FOOD! I was really looking forward to trying the new Pizza Express in Southwater, Telford. Having not been to Pizza Express before, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I had a feeling it was going to be something special!

Southwater is breathing new life into Telford and each time I visit I am excited to see Telford buzzing with people out enjoying themselves in the fantastic restaurants.

We were greeted by Peter and shown to our table, the restaurant has a very local ‘Thomas Telford’ theme running through it and you can tell it has been well planned and thoughtfully decorated, even the lightshades have an ironwork design on them.

The waiter came and took our drinks orders, I decided on a soft drink but my husband had spotted that they had Peroni and thought that it would go down a treat! It was really nice as the waiter asked if we had been to Pizza Express before and took time to explain all of the options on the menu.

Along with the pizza’s there are pastas and salad’s, as well as a new ‘Leggera’ range, which is light in calories but huge on flavour. I was also thrilled to see my favorite thing,

Olives, on the menu. We ordered some to get started, along with Bruschetta Originale "PizzaExpress" Tomatoes, red onions, garlic, fresh basil and pesto for Stef and I went for Mozzarella & Tomato Salad - Served with fresh basil, pesto and extra virgin olive oil, and for the main courses Stef chose New Calzone Classico - Four meats: pepperoni and Italian salami Coppa, Milano and Finocchiona with baby mozzarella, santos tomato, parsley, fresh basil, garlic, spinach and Gran Moravia cheese with passata and I opted for the Leggera Pollo ad Astra - Chicken, light mozzarella, sweet peppadew peppers, cajun spices, garlic oil, red onions.

You can swap any ingredients that you want to or add in extras if you like, which is a lovely little touch, making things exactly how you like them.

We relaxed with our drinks, it was nice to see the open style kitchen with lots of activity going on, dough being freshly prepared and more fresh ingredients than you can imagine, being creatively sprinkled and arranged on different orders, making masterpieces ready to be devoured!

The Olives were amazing, just the thing to get the juices flowing ready for

the starters, which arrived quickly. The Brushchetta was piled with tasty onion and tomatoes and drizzled with a beautiful pesto - so flavoursome, and my Mozzarella and Tomato was delicious! We couldn’t wait to try the main courses and didn’t have to wait very long. Stef’s Calzone was bursting with fillings, I had a little taster and it was bursting with flavour too! My Leggera pizza was the real surprise though, I couldn’t believe that it was under 500 calories, it was brimmimg over with toppings and had a real kick with the cajun spices, it was gorgeous!

We couldn’t resist a dessert, who could, right? Stef opted for a glorious sounding ‘Chocolate Glory’ - Vanilla Gelato, chocolate sauce, chunks of chocolate fudge cake, chocolate straw and I thought that I would stick with the low calories options and opted for Leggera Rasberry Sorbet - Two scoops of dairy-free raspberry sorbet served with a chocolate straw and fresh mint. Stef has eaten quite a few desserts in his time but actually made the comment ‘this is the best ever!’ you can’t argue with that! My sorbet was simply divine. I can safely say that I have found my new favorite food - Leggara Pollo ad Astra pizza - why not find yours at Pizza Express!

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Stomp & Holler

SATURDAY 7th MARCH 2015 8:00 pm

t: 01746 766477

e: admin@theatreonthesteps.co.uk

New Orleans Heat Returns to Bridgnorth!

What’s On...Upcoming Shows...

Box Office: Town Hall, High Street, Bridgnorth

PANTO TIME! Dick Whittington SATURDAY 3rd JANUARY 2015 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm to SATURDAY 24th JANUARY 2015 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm This sparkling and fun filled version of the traditional tale of Dick Whittington is delightfully brought to life by the pantomine specialist John Morley.

All the favorite characters are here - Tommy the Cat, Alice Fitzwarren, Sarah the Cook, King Rat, the Fairy of the Bells, and of course, Dick Whittington himself.

The very best of traditional pantomime as the Theatre on the Steps company portray Dick's progress as he goes to London to seek fame and fortune. As always our production of Dick Whittington is packed full of hilarious comedy, great music, great scenery and a great show for children of all ages.

3/1/2015 to 24/1/2015 - For show times Visit: www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk Fifty Shades of Fizzog SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2015 7:30 pm A BRAND NEW show from Fizzog Productions featuring some of our best loved characters and a few new ones and will consist of comedy sketches, songs, dances and general hilarity. NOT TO BE MISSED. Also featuring Internet sensations 'The Dancing Grannies' who have had 1.5 millions shares on facebook!

The Pink Floyd Show FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2015 8:00 pm to SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2015 8:00 pm The ninth annual performance of Darkside the Wolverhampton based acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute at Theatre On The Steps celebrates the band’s 10th Anniversary Tour and is set to be a two night celebration of the many varied, unique and memorable sounds of Floyd.

Wings Over Abbey Road SATURDAY 14th MARCH 2015 8:00 pm Although released before “Let It Be”, “Abbey Road” was The Beatles’ the final album – The biggest band in history at the very height of their success.

Paul McCartney then went on to form “Wings”, a phenomenal band that released 23 singles and 9 albums, and toured extensively.

“Wings over Abbey Road” – Top class musicians and vocalists performing and celebrating top class songs from world-class artists!

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Darwin ’s Shrewsbury

Lost gardens and curious minds at

Shrewsbury Darwin Festival 2015

Festival organisers are delighted to announce that Peter Lavis, specialist speaker from the Gardens of Heligan, will be teaming up with Shropshire Wildlife Trust to explore two very different but equally important historic gardens: one a lost horticultural treasure and the other an incubator for one of the greatest scientific minds in history.

During the evening of Thursday the 12th of February, Peter will share the fascinating restoration story of The Lost Gardens of Heligan, guiding the audience through the dramatic transformation that has taken place since their discovery in 1990.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s leading expert on young Darwin, Sara Bellis, co-author ‘The curious mind of young Darwin’, will follow Peter to share Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s plans for rediscovering Darwin’s inspirational childhood garden in Shrewsbury.

The festival starts on Sunday 8th of February with the hugely popular

choral evening service, Singing Darwin’s Praises, staged by St Chad’s church. The line up for 2015 also features fantastically fun children’s activities, for curious young minds, each day of the half term at Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s The Cut visitor centre.

For the curious ‘young-at-heart’ minds, there are superb, high quality lectures hosted by the Society of Biology and the annual memorial lecture staged by the Friends of Shrewsbury museum, both of which bring to life aspects of Darwin’s voyages and work.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust will officially be opening Darwin’s Garden with guided tours, perfect for those who like to explore history in the fresh air.

At The Hive there will be an arts and craft workshop where people can create their own colourful creatures inspired by Darwin's Beagle voyage, using a range of recycled materials, fabrics and arty stuff.

The festival ends on Saturday 21st of February with an action packed day at Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s Shrewsbury visitor centre, The Cut. Keen gardeners and first time foodies will find fantastic fodder at the heritage potato fair in the morning. In the afternoon the festival will be closed by the Radnor Improvisers, a fantastic new addition to festival, who will be running an evolution inspired musical improvisation workshop, followed by a public performance.

The full programme of events and details of how to book can be found on Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s website: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

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Brown’s Boys D’Movie which was released last year. What an amazing 12 months.

If you haven’t experienced Mrs Brown’s Boys live, this new tour is set to be one of the hottest tickets for 2015 and is not to be missed.

The award winning series returns with HOW NOW MRS BROWN COW Starring Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs Brown’s Boys!

Following the release of D’Movie the Award Winning Mrs Brown’s Boys will be returning to live arena in 2015 with their new show ‘How Now Mrs Brown Cow’. The tour will be heading all across the UK where they will be taking over some of country’s biggest venues for five day residencies and including Saturday matinee shows.

Mrs Brown’s Boys success has been nothing short of incredible. From awards and accolades including two National Television Awards, TV Choice Awards, a Scottish BAFTA, an IFTA award, a TV Times Award and a TV

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BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy to being a ratings smash across the globe, Mrs Brown’s Boys live has also broken box office records across the UK and Australia.

The Award Winning Serial Comedy on BBC ONE saw last year’s Christmas Special being the most watched programme over the festive period. In between recording their TV show and a 10 week tour stint across Australia, Mrs Brown’s Boys had chance film their full length motion picture Mrs

‘How Now Mrs Brown Cow’ is part of the hilarious series written by and starring Brendan O’Carroll and will be coming to the following venues: TUE 24 - SAT 28 MARCH (+ SATURDAY MATINEE) BIRMINGHAM GENTING ARENA (Formerly the LG Arena)

TICKETS PRICED AT £44.94, £37.10 & £25.90 (Includes admin fee & £0.70 renovation levy) + £2.50 fulfilment fee. www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

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Film releases1_Double Page Editorial 27/10/2014 10:38 Page 1

The Seventh Son

TAKEN 3 In Movie Theatres: January 9, 2015 Liam Neeson returns as exgovernment operative Bryan Mills, whose life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his "particular set of skills" to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice..

In Movie Theatres: February 6, 2015

Jeff Bridges . . . Spook, Julianne Moore . . . Mother Malkin, Alicia Vikander . . . Alice, Ben Barnes . . . Seventh Son, Kit Harrington, Antje Traue, Olivia Williams.

In a time long past, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more. Master Gregory (Jeff Bridges) is a knight who had imprisoned the malevolently powerful witch, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore), centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance. Summoning her followers of every incarnation, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world. Only one thing stands in her way: Master Gregory.

SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water In Movie Theatres: February 13, 2015 The second feature film featuring everybodys favorite sponge: SpongeBob SquarePants!

Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula!

When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.

MUST SEE STARRING: Dakota Johnson . . . Anastasia Steele Jennifer Ehle . . . Carla Steele Jamie Dornan . . . Christian Grey Luke Grimes . . . Elliot Grey Eloise Mumford . . . Kate Kavanagh Victor Rasuk . . . Jose Follows Anastasia "Ana" Steele, a 21 year old college senior who

Fifty Shades of Grey

Jan/Feb 2015

Film Releases For The New Year!

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The Hobbit OUT NOW! (3D/2D, IMAX)

Martin Freeman - Bilbo Baggins, Ian McKellen - Gandalf, Andy Serkis - Smeagol, Benedict Cumberbatch - The Necromancer, Manu Bennett - Azog, Luke Evans - Bard.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves.

Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo’s frantic attempts to make him see reason,drive the Hobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice.

But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends in the epic Battle of the Five Armies, as the future of Middle-earth hangs in the balance.

attends Washington State University Vancouver in Washington. In place of her friend Kate, Ana interviews 27-year-old Christian Grey, a successful and wealthy young entrepreneur. From this meeting on, Christian engages with Ana in a new type of relationship - BDSM. After the hype around the books - it’s a must see!

In Theatres: February 13, 2015

SELMA

In Theatres January 9,2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people – a dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with the epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and led to President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Starring: David Oyelowo & Oprah Winfrey

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USHER - THE UR EXPERIENCE COMES TO THE MIDLANDS!

Superstar's First Headlining European Tour in Four Years Will Visit Birmingham in March!

Hot on the heels of his UK top ten hit single ‘Good Kisser’, global megastar USHER announced he will be taking ‘The UR Experience’ to 23 cities across the UK and Europe starting February 13th! The UK tour features special guests Nico & Vinz and will visit Birmingham on 24th March. Packed with an impressive repertoire of smash hits spanning his 20-year career, the critically-acclaimed showman will give his fans a unique experience that only the multi-talented Usher can deliver. His show will include a fresh take on early and recent hit songs as well as some new music from his anticipated forthcoming eighth studio album.

“With The UR Experience, I want to give my fans an ever-changing live show full of surprises and special guests,” says Usher. “I am really excited to be with my fans and give them an Usher experience like they’ve never seen or heard before.”

Tickets for the NIA date are priced at £62.58, £51.33, £40.08 (inc admin fee + 70p renovation levy) + £2.55 fulfilment fee.

Available from www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000.

THE UR EXPERIENCE 24 March 2015 NIA, Birmingham

For the latest tour information please visit www.usherworld.com or www.livenation.co.uk.

About USHER

Challenging himself creatively and testing musical boundaries are characteristics that have defined Usher's career since he was first discovered twenty years ago on Star Search. Usher has been ranked by the Recording Industry Assn. of America as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 50 million albums worldwide.

He has won numerous awards including 8 Grammys and was named the #1 Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade. Billboard named him the second most successful artist of the 2000s decade, with his career-propelling 2004 album “Confessions” being ranked as the top solo album of the 2000s decade, as well as achieving 5x platinum status in the UK. Usher has attained an impressive four UK #1 singles and five Top 5 albums (including 3 #1s), with album sales surpassing 3 million. Usher is currently working on his forthcoming 8th studio album and preparing for his World Tour. Earlier this year he completed filming his role as boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the upcoming film “Hands of Stone,” a biopic of champion boxer Roberto Duran which co-stars Robert De Niro and is due in theaters early 2015. In addition, Usher recently completed his second season as a coach on the US version of "The Voice" where he proved his top-notch coaching capability by mentoring Josh Kaufman who became the champion of season 6.

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SAM SMITH ‘IN THE LONELY HOUR TOUR 2015’ side of the pond The Observer, i-D and Sunday Times Culture naming him ‘the voice of 2014’.

Sam’s record-setting album and single sales have spearheaded him into popular culture worldwide. His live shows have escalated to another level with sold out tours in both the UK and North America this autumn - including shows at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, the Riviera Theater in Chicago and two London dates at Eventim Apollo amongst many other dates around the UK.

SAM SMITH 2015 UK TOUR

Sam Smith announced, back in September, his ‘In The Lonely Hour Tour 2015’ which sees him bring his critically acclaimed live show to the UK in the new year with a string of dates concluding on two special shows at London’s O2 Academy Brixton in March. The tour announcement arrived just after Sam’s incredible performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles and the new live dates follow the exceptional success of his sell out autumn tour.

Sam Smith’s stunning debut album, In The Lonely Hour, has gone platinum in the UK selling over 1.9 million copies worldwide and has hit Number 1 in the UK charts for the second time, 15 weeks after its debut. This followed the news of Sam making U.S. pop music history after selling more copies 26

in its first week of release – 166,000 – than any other debut album by a UK male artist in the 23-year history of Soundscan outselling Coldplay and Ed Sheeran. The Capitol Records album hasn’t dipped out of the Top 10 in the UK or U.S. since its release in July of this year.

After the release of the global hit single ‘Stay With Me’, which peaked at Number 1 and Number 2 in the UK and US charts respectively, the pop ballad is still making waves around the world with over 4.5 Million copies sold to date - surpassing sales of one million copies in the US in its first week.

Critics have lauded Sam and his music with huge accolades coming from TIME Magazine, The Fader and The New York Times as well as on this

Monday 16th March Glasgow O2 Academy Tuesday 17th March Glasgow O2 Academy Thursday 19th March Manchester O2 Apollo Friday 20th March Manchester O2 Apollo Sunday 22nd March Wolverhampton Civic Hall Monday 23rd March Wolverhampton Civic Hall Wednesday 25th March London O2 Academy Brixton Thursday 26th March London O2 Academy Brixton

‘The voice of

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Paloma Faith UK ARENA TOUR A SPECIAL EDITION OF PALOMA FAITH’S PLATINUM SELLING ALBUM ‘A PERFECT CONTRADICTION’ WAS RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 3, INCLUDING THE BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘READY FOR THE GOOD LIFE’ THE DELUXE EDITION INCLUDES A RECORDING OF PALOMA’S HEADLINE PERFORMANCE AT THE BBC PROMS

The incredible Paloma Faith has announced a UK arena tour for March 2015. Her last UK tour dates (which started in November) completely sold out.

Paloma’s current album ‘A Perfect Contradiction’ has been one of the huge success stories of the year, recently being certified platinum. A new edition of the album was released on November 3, featuring five new tracks, including the fantastic single ‘Ready For The Good Life’.

‘Ready For The Good Life’, which Paloma co-wrote, is produced by Klas Åhlund (Teddybears, Robyn, Katy Perry, Kylie, Britney, Madonna). The other new tracks on the album are: •‘Leave While I’m Not Looking’ – written by Diane Warren as a follow up to Paloma’s biggest selling single to date ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’ •‘Best Bad Habit’ – written by Diane Warren and produced by new UK talent Komi (Naughty Boy, Sam Smith).

•‘Beauty Remains’ – co-written by Paloma, Bernard Butler and Fyfe Dangerfield.

•‘Changing’ – Paloma’s own interpretation of her collaboration with Sigma, which is out now.

A deluxe 2CD version is available, including a recording of Paloma’s headline night at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms on September 5th, where she performed with the Guy Barker Orchestra and the Urban Voices Collective choir.

19 March 2015- NIA, Birmingham Tickets from www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000. NIA tickets priced at £44.01 & £32.76 (includes admin fee & £0.70 renovation levy) + £2.55 fulfilment fee.

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GEORGE

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Announces UK tour for February 2015 debut album WANTED ON VOYAGE hits #1

George Ezra announced his biggest UK shows to date for February 2015, including a performance at the 5,000-capacity Brixton Academy. The announcement comes midway through his third sold out UK tour of the year, which began in Belfast on 14th October and finishes in Cardiff on the 30th. Ezra tours Europe and Australia later this year, and a first US tour was recently announced for spring 2015. Tickets for the new shows go on sale 9am Friday 24th October, see georgeezra.com for ticket details and international show information.

George Ezra - UK shows Tuesday 17th February - Bristol, Colston Hall Wednesday 18th February - Birmingham, O2 Academy Friday 20th February - London, O2 Academy Brixton Saturday 21st February - Manchester, O2 Apollo Sunday 22nd February - Glasgow, O2 Academy Ezra will be performing songs from his critically acclaimed debut album Wanted On Voyage, which has sold over a quarter of a million copies and spent 16 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the UK albums chart, reaching number one for the first time earlier this month and staying there for a fortnight. On the same week it reached number one, both the album’s lead singles - Budapest and Blame It On Me charted in the top 10. It caps a remarkable twelve months for the 21 year old who has gone from virtual unknown to one of the international breakthrough artists of 2014, taking in three sold out UK tours, top 10 singles in 10 countries, a top 5 album in eight, 33 million views on YouTube, and over 70 million streams on Spotify. Recorded late last year in Clapham with producer Cam Blackwood, Ezra plays guitar, bass and keyboards on the album.

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The ICEHOTEL

a GREAT WEDDING DESTINATION!

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THE ICEHOTEL

Sweden’s famous ICEHOTEL - what’s in store for those planning a visit to Jukkasjärvi this winter?

Eastern European folk art, lush rain forests, abstract interpretations of love, Baroque architecture, the craft of printmaking and the inner works of a clock – these are just some of the themes that feature in the quirky hotel this year.

Due to celebrate silver anniversary, the hotel opened its reindeer clad doors for the twenty-fifth time on December 12, 2014.

The 25th ICEHOTEL features a wide spectrum of art and design, with ideas ranging from Eastern European folk art, through to suites inspired by clock works, the Baroque and Gothic architectural eras. “Time Piece” looks like the inner cogs and wheels of a clock, while “Prime Mate” transports the guest into a lush rainforest. In the suite “Hot Type”, guests will sleep in the midst of the printing process. A commemoration to the art of printmaking, at the same time a play on the words “Hot Type” and “Cold

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Setting” used in traditional printing technique and a reminder of a craft that has much been taken over by the digital world.

Each year reincarnated with twentyodd individually designed and hand carved art suites, an ice church, ice bar and a majestic pillar hall, ICEHOTEL has been one of the most unique art projects in the world the past 25 years.

The silver edition - The designs for each year’s hotel are carefully selected from over 100 proposals sent in by designers and artists from around the world. This year is no different. Arne Bergh, Creative Director, says they did consider making the 25th anniversary a “bestof” rendition of previous years. “We discussed it, but in the end we decided that we should stick with our original line; we never do the same thing twice, it takes all the fun out of it.” Bergh continues: “Every year, we think ‘this has to be the best hotel we’ve ever made’, and I’m sure this year will be no different – we were really excited about the ideas that

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were submitted for the 25th hotel.”

This year, ICEHOTEL will host 42 artists from 11 different countries.

Aside from new design and art work, the hotel will also feature a new event hall, bar area and workshop for the ice sculpting classes that guests can take part in. The theatre, Aurora Hall, will be created using a new building technique whereby ice is casted on to a giant balloon. For this reason, the inner walls will be solid ice, and the outer walls will be covered in soft white snow, making for natural light and acoustics that are different to the other areas of the hotel.

The anniversary celebrations launched online on October 1st, with a well noticed online campaign at icelebrate.icehotel.com.

ICEHOTEL – The Warm Way For those who want to experience ICEHOTEL but prefer the creature comforts of a traditional bed, go WARM!

Most visitors spend 1 night in the cold rooms and the rest in the warm luxurious part of the hotel. As always when you stay at ICEHOTEL, breakfast, sauna, loan of warm clothing and complimentary entrance to ICEHOTEL throughout your stay are included in the price.

Visit the website for details :

www.icehotel.com Images credit: The Icehotel

THE ICEHOTEL - JUKKASJÄRVI Be joined together in magic!

Are looking for a wedding venue with a difference? How about sharing your love with family and friends in an intimate Arctic wedding in Jukkasjärvi.

This unique location, the ice, the snow and the almost unreal surroundings at ICEHOTEL will leave you breathless and there are plenty of options for your ceremony.

The ICEHOTEL is reincarnated in a new fashion every winter, the crisp Ice Church and ICEHOTEL’s majestic main hall are truly unforgettable venues. The ephemeral nature of the ice church adds to the sensation – when no architectural memento exists, the memories and the vows exchanged are especially cherished.

For a country-side wedding, opt for the rustic Jukkasjärvi village church, dating back to the 1600′s. Or, why not a romantic ceremony in the wild, promising each other eternal love against a breath-taking back drop of rivers, mountains and forests.

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NYC FITNESS

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Welcome to NYC Fitness. NYC is all about lifestyle fitness. We offer fitness for all ages and fitness levels whether you want to maintain your current fitness level or just reboot your fitness regime, In our exclusive and bespoke studio. We have lots of amazing and fun things coming this year so keep an eye out on our Facebook for regular updates.

If you are looking for Personal training in Telford or a personal training studio then this is the place for you. The studio has been specifically designed to put years of knowledge and experience to work in the best environment. The NYC Fitness Team will get you the results you want. No queuing for equipment, no waiting around, no random posers, just solid personal training from trainers who make a real difference.

Knowing your goals makes progress a lot easier to chart. We will work with you to create a nutrition and specific training program tailored to achieve the maximum from every Personal training session.

There is no magic solution which works for everyone and that's why the tailored, holistic approach, which all NYC Fitness personal trainers deliver to clients, is

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unique. We will never recycle workout programmes or simply stand by and watch you workout for an hour while counting you down. This is motivation at its best. Every Personal training session is planned to maximise both your enjoyment and the results you get from it.

With a wealth of experience and energy, owner Peter Fennell is highly qualified and driven to achieve results. A former professional British soldier, Peter says: "NYC Fitness prides itself on creating a fun yet challenging programme tailored for each individual's needs. If you want to improve, you've got to move."

As well as offering the personal touch, the team want to put a stop to money wasted on unused gym memberships. Peter says, "In the current climate people can’t afford to waste money on monthly fees. At NYC Fitness Studio you just pay for the classes you do, meaning there’s nothing to pay when you’re on holiday or having a hectic week.”

Personal training, Group training, Functional fitness, Fitcamp, Military fitness, Diabetes, Obesity, Sports conditioning, Nutrition,Relaxation therapy.

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TRY NON INVASIVE LIPO AT TUTTI-FRUTTI!

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When the laser paddles are placed on the skin, the cold red laser beams penetrate the skin just deep enough to reach the layers of fat. When the light hits the fat cells, a rapid chain of events takes place. Firstly, pores form on the fat cells causing them to spill out. The water, glycerol and fatty acids move into the interstitial space beneath the fatty layer in the skin.

Then further water, fatty acids and glycerol spill out. The adipocyte cells are therefore reduced in size. These effects do not affect the neighbouring structures such as the skin, blood vessels or nerves.

Safe, Painless & Immediate Results

Non invasive lipo is a low level laser diode system and therefore is painless and completely safe. It can be used on all skin types and body areas, plus you can return to normal activity straight after treatment. Results can be seen immediately, typically a 2-4cm loss in the abdomen circumference can be achieved with every treatment.

A course of 8 treatments is recommended over 4 weeks, with 2 treatments per week, to achieve the best results.

OTHER TREATMENTS AVAILABLE

We also offer x-fit vibro plates, aloe vera body contour wraps, non surgical face lifts, ellisun 250xxl vertical sunbed and much, much more at very affordable prices. For any further information or enquiries, give us a call on 01952 929130 and one of our friendly staff will be happy to help.

MICRODERMABRASION - THE ANSWER TO YOUR SKIN PROBLEM Struggling with skin problems, worried about aging, microdermabrasion is one of the most effective non surgical face lift treatments on the market with the least side affects....excellent for sun damage, fine lines & wrinkles, acne scarring or other facial scarring, enlarged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, age spots, excessive pigmentation, uneven skin tone, sagging skin and stretch marks.

Tutti-frutti are now offering an introduction of microdermabrasion at an unbeatable price of only £25 a session on hands £35 on face etc...

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All your wellbeing under one roof with welcoming, relaxed, comfortable staff at your service - get booking lady's! limited days only* 01952 929130

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Do you work in early years or childcare ?

Do you need some training?

As a training provider, We offer quality and inspirational training for early years childcare professionals and we provide the training to meet all your needs.

In total we have over 20 different childcare courses available and they include: Promoting positive behaviour, working with 2 year olds and child protection awareness training, childminder induction courses (level 3).

We deliver Early Years Training Courses to help practitioners improve practice and meet the requirements of the EYFS.

We have provided training for all professionals in Early Years from Telford and Wrekin area, Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands.Our training is lead by knowledgeable and approachable staff who are enthusiastic and have years of experience of working within the sector.

We have tailored our training to meet the needs of all childcare settings and we can adapt a training session specifically for you if necessary.

All our training venues are within the Telford Town centre area and are easily accessible by train, car and bus.

Bespoke packages of training can be arranged to be delivered within

your provision.

Our new training schedule for the first 6 months of 2015 is now available and you can view the courses, their content and the dates they are being held at www.telford.gov.uk/talkingtraining If you want the best training around so that you meet all the OFSTED, Health & Safety and EYFS requirements then look no further than Talking Training here in Telford.

We look forward to seeing you on a training course very soon.

Here are just a selection of the training courses that we have on

offer:

•2 Year Old Development Check Training •Mathematical Development •Promoting Cultural Diversity •Promoting Positive Behaviour •Schemas & Emotional Wellbeing •Supporting Bilingual Children •Working with 2 Year Olds •Child Protection Awareness •EYFS 2014 - Part 1 •EYFS 2014 - Part 2 •Childcare Network Meetings •Phonics Training Plus many more...

Do you work in early years or childcare ?

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accommodate children. They are inspected by OFSTED to make sure they are offering the correct childcare and that the children in their care are: • • • •

Stimulated Safe Learning and developing Suitable to deliver government funded places

A number of childminders are members of our Quality Assured Network

So what is a Childminder ?

Some parents prefer for their children to be looked after in a homely family environment rather than in a nursery or out of school provision.

Childminders offer this service.

Childminders are self employed and work in their own home looking after children.

We have childminders in the Telford and Wrekin area from Ironbridge to Newport and from Admaston to the Nedge so your child can be looked after near to your family home.

We have childminders that take

babies from birth, so that mothers can return to work or training as soon as they wish. We have childminders that take children before/after school, during the school holidays, overnight, weekends and are flexible to meet the needs of shift workers.

Our childminders find looking after children rewarding and often develop a special relationship with the children and their families; replicating a rich and personalised experience that many parents give their children in their own home.

All our Childminders are registered and meet the stringent criteria for being an approved childminder.

They have undergone training and adapted their homes to

If you are considering childcare for your child and are undecided what to do, we are happy to talk to you about childminders and put you in touch with one in your local area. If you want your children to make cakes in a family kitchen, be collected from school by the same person, be able to play with only a few other children then find out more about our childminders.

Here you can view a video about childminders: http://www.hempsallconsultancies .com/

You can find out about our local childminders at www.telford.gov.uk/familyconnect or by calling 01952 385385 If you think you would like to find out more about working from home at hours to suit you and think you have the personal qualities to be a childminder then take a look on www.telford.gov.uk/ talkingchildminders and go along to our next briefing session to find out what being a childminder is all about.

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Recently under new management, we provide a professional and reliable service to all of our customers.

Jackos Tyres have 2 branches across Shropshire located within the TF2 and TF7 area of Telford.

Whatever problem you have from a replacement tyre to mechanical repairs we will be on hand to get you motoring again.

So, if you have any concerns that your battery may not be performing properly or you need a replacement battery we will be here to help.

If your exhaust fails, fumes being drawn into the vehicle cabin can be potentially harmful to passengers. A healthy exhaust system is critical for the smooth running and safety of you and your passengers. If you have any concerns please pop into one of our branches today.

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Precision Made Orthotics and Foot Centre is a Shropshire clinic, based in Telford. We have ample parking and easy access on the outskirts of town, very close to all major road networks.

Our Clinic is headed by Mr Steven Dowdeswell BSc (Hons) Pod Med, a specialist with over 10 years of medical based experience and expertise within the field of lower limb biomechanics and foot injuries.

Also on the same site as our Clinic, we run one of the most advanced orthotics laboratories in the world.

With ample ingenuity we supply our services and products to other healthcare practitioner across the country. These include Surgeons, Physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and other expert podiatrists.

We offer all foot, ankle and leg care, including advanced diagnostics and Steroid Injections. We have the compassion and experience to help you easily and with confidence.

Our main area of expertise is treating mechanical foot and body pain, we have designed gait analysis and biomechanical assessment systems and offer consultative services nationwide, so you can be sure that you are in safe hands!

People often do not realise that the pain or niggles that they have when standing or walking, are often caused by repetitive strain as a direct consequence of foot and ankle posture or muscle imbalance. The good news is, it is easily rectified!

Steven has spent 95% of his professional time in this specialist area, placing us in a very unique area of podiatric medicine.

Call us for free and we will provide a free 5 minute phone consultation, if we cannot help you, then we can likely give you firm guidance.

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Service to the

Trade and Public.

Select Joinery (Telford) Limited was established in April 2009. Rob Stevens and Graham Pearce (formerly of Bristow and Short, Oakengates) have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the joinery trade and the manufacture of quality bespoke joinery products.

“We aim to provide an excellent service using the highest quality materials.”

“The construction of quality bespoke joinery is our speciality.”

Conservatories, windows, doors, wooden flooring, staircases, traditional sliding sash windows etc. can be constructed of either hardwood or softwood and tailored to suit the customers taste and design requirements.

“We offer customers tailor-made solutions to suit their individual needs and budget.”

A cutting and wood machining service is also provided. Sheet materials such as plywood, MDF or laminate can be cut to your requirements. Softwood and hardwoods can be machined to the customers spec. Mouldings such as architraves, skirting boards and picture rail can usually be duplicated in a variety of timbers such as oak, sapele, utile and unsorted joinery quality softwood to name but a few. A range of timbers are kept in stock, although some of the more unusual ones are only ordered on request.

“We give friendly, professional advice and can usually cut your timber while you wait.”

Open 6 days a week: Mon - Fri: 8am till 5.30pm.

Sat: 8am till 1.30pm.

You can find us at Unit 23, Ketley Business Park, Waterloo Rd, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5JD. Telephone: 01952 249773 Or visit us online at www.selectjoinery.co.uk email: selectjoinery@hotmail.com

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Unit 23, Ketley Business Park, Waterloo Rd, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5JD.

Open 6 days a week: Mon Fri: 8am till 5.30pm & Sat: 8am till 1.30pm. email: selectjoinery@hotmail.com or visit us online at:

www.selectjoinery.co.uk

Telephone: 01952 249773 Happy House Lettings Ltd Property Management & Lettings

01952 581238 LANDLORDS WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR PROPERTIES! We have many tenants waiting. From single room lets to larger properties.

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We are passionate about helping you make the right choices and pride ourselves on a personal, professional and friendly service.

We pride ourselves in looking after our tenant's.

If you are happy then your landlord is happy.

E-mail: helen.happyhouse@outlook.com

www.happyhouselettings.com 58 High Street, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5AT

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Don’t miss the chance to secure your dream home in 2015 at Badgers Rise!

Shropshire home-hunters have a superb chance to step on – or up – the property ladder in 2015 at Taylor Wimpey’s popular Badgers Rise development in Telford, thanks to the fantastic range of homebuyer incentives on offer.

Would-be buyers are being urged to visit this soughtafter development to learn more about the choice of helpful schemes available including Help to Buy, Part Exchange and easymover.

Elaine Taylor, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “We have an amazing selection of properties on sale at Badgers Rise, including stunning two-bedroom apartments, and beautiful two, three, and four-bedroom houses as well.

With a great choice of homebuyer incentives, it’s more affordable than ever before for aspiring homeowners to snap up their ideal place at this desirable development!”

Help to Buy enables eligible first-time buyers and those with a property to sell to secure a Government loan for up to 20% of the full price of their new home, so they only need a 75% loan-to-value mortgage and a deposit as low as 5%. The scheme is available on new-build properties up to the value of £600,000 and there is no salary cap for customers.

Alternatively, under Part Exchange homeowners receive an agreed offer price for their current property, based on the average of independent professional valuations. With Taylor Wimpey as their cash buyer, they can stay in their old place until their new home is ready.

Meanwhile the easymover scheme at Badgers Rise takes away all the worry involved in selling a home.

Purchasers can take their pick from a choice of properties at the development and then let Taylor Wimpey help find a buyer for their current home, usually within just a few weeks and sometimes in as little as a fortnight.

What’s more, thanks to the Government’s stamp duty reforms homebuyers won’t have to pay a penny in stamp duty fees when it comes to purchasing one of the stylish new apartments available at Badgers Rise, while savings of up to £800 on the stamp duty of fourbedroom homes can be made too!

To find out more about the great choice of incentives and offers available and to discover the stunning selection of new homes at Badgers Rise, property-seekers should call 01952 456213 or visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk.

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Call: 0845 260 4839 www.bovishomes.co.uk

fridge freezer”. Visitors will find that there’s a real sense of space in the Canterbury. The open plan kitchen and dining room has French doors that lead out to the garden and the main bedroom includes an en suite and built-in wardrobes.

“This showcases the high quality of homes that will be available at Oakford Grange, with prices currently starting at £102,995 for a two bedroom apartment, £159,996 for a three bedroom home and £181,995 for the four beds, although these are obviously subject to change.”

Get that extra quality from Bovis Homes at Telford

Buyers in Telford will find out that not all house builders consider features like integrated kitchen appliances and built-in bedroom wardrobes to be ‘extras’ if they visit a new development taking shape now in the town.

In Bovis Homes properties those items are very much standard and included in the price, part of their excellent all-inclusive specification, which is available now at Oakford Grange.

With a brand new show home recently opening its doors at the popular development off Sommerfeld Road, home seekers can come and have a look for themselves at the quality finish you get from the national home builder, who have been helping to create new communities across England and Wales for more than 125 years.

You can visit the four bedroom Canterbury between 10.00am and 5.00pm, Thursday to Monday, and while there talk to the sales team

and find out how much more you can get for your money with a Bovis Home.

“This lovely house type has a number of exciting features to interest prospective buyers and shows the quality of family home that will be available at Oakford Grange,” said Regional Marketing Manager Carina Wilde. “There is also so much included in the price that many other house builders would call extras, like a lovely fitted kitchen with integrated appliances like hob, cooker, dishwasher and

To help buyers in securing their new home at Oakford Grange, there are a variety of purchase assistance schemes available. For instance, there’s Help to Buy, which has been seen thousands of buyers get on or move up the ladder as a Government equity loan of 20% of the price means the buyer needs just a 5% deposit and 75% mortgage. Then there’s Home Exchange, where Bovis Homes could buy your old house and help take some of the stress, cost and time out of moving.

For more information about Oakford Grange and all Bovis Homes purchase assistance schemes, call the sales team on 0845 260 4839 or visit: www.bovishomes.co.uk.

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We are Telford Appliances. A leading graded appliance sales store located in Wellington Market, Telford. We offer appliances from the leading manufacturers, at affordable everyday prices.

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Have a browse through our store, or find out more about us today.

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COOKERS

Have a look on our sales page, to see what bargains we have at the moment! If you’re after something in particular, give us a call on 01952 324783 or email: info@telfordappliances.co.uk

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WASHING MACHINES SMALL APPLIANCES

www.telfordappliances.co.uk 01952 324783 Mobile: 07434 446310 & 07965 493817

NEW STORE NOW OPEN IN MADELEY! Opposite Tesco

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Takeaway & Delivery Service Now Available

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