The Hype Magazine Shrewsbury & Oswestry Issue 19

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ISSUE 19 - MAY & JUNE 2016

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CONTENTS

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Inside This Edition What’s On

04 What’s On Guide 05 Jailhouse Tours 12 The Big Arts Show 14 Oswestry Events

Eating Out

06 The Lounge at The Coracle Inn 08 Press De Cuba Review

Features

18 Summer Garden Feature 28 Lite Bite Summer Recipes 30 Cineworld Film Releases 32 Beyonce Tour 34 Rihanna Tour 36 Fashion For Summer 38 Holidays - Route 66!

Health & Beauty

50 The Salon Spa Review 52 Sterling Clinics - Alevere 55 The Bowen Technique

Home & Motoring

02 Rybrook BMW 66 Greenhous Nissan

Weddings

43 Buckatree Hall Hotel 44 Elite Occasions 47 Wroxeter Hotel Plus Lots More!.....

Andrew Finazzi Sales Manager

Summer Sensations...

I am hoping for a beautiful sunny Summer this year, with trips to the coast, lazy days in the garden and of course the odd BBQ or two, lets face it - it’s well over due!

But even if the weather isn’t great this Summer, the Fabulous New Edition of The Hype Magazine for May & June won’t let you down!

Your LOCAL magazine for SHREWSBURY & OSWESTRY and the surrounding areas, is very proud to bring you the very best What’s On Guide, as well as some brilliant businesses and services in the area! We take a look at who is going to be bringing the biggest live tours to the Midlands, like Beyonce and Rihanna, plus the latest blockbuster movie releases at Cineworld IMAX. If you are looking for somewhere fab to eat this Fathers Day we have a some brilliant RESTAURANT REVIEWS to help you choose, as well as great features on Fashion, Motoring, Weddings and scrumptious Recipes to try!

And don’t forget to look out for a copy of our NEW family magazine - Educ8 Magazine Shropshire! You will find them in your local School, Nursery or family attractions across the county.

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ARABIAN NIGHTS... AND DAYS! THEATRE SEVERN SHREWSBURY 05 MAY 2016 Hilarious and moving, ARABIAN NIGHTS ...and DAYS! is a feast of physical theatre and clowning, a celebration of the power of stories to stir our imagination and to make us laugh. They reveal our hopes, our dreams... and our demons!

PLANT HUNTERS FAIR - BRITISH IRONWORK CENTRE OSWESTRY 15TH MAY 2016 Quality and diversity is what sets the Plant Hunter’s Fair apart, making it a must for all passionate planters and avid gardeners. The Ironwork Centre played host to the wonderful event this May, offering visitors the opportunity to peruse floral stalls and exotic blooms within the extraordinary grounds

MISTER MAKER & THE SHAPES LIVE THEATRE SEVERN SHREWSBURY 28 - 29 MAY 2016 Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero MISTER MAKER, for his first ever live theatre tour!

Packed full of arty adventures

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May/June 2016

there’ll be a big 'make' to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes!

SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL MIDLANDS GENTING ARENA BIRMINGHAM 29 MAY 2016 Slam Dunk Festival have revealed the first details of a very special edition of the music festival. 2016 will mark the 10th Anniversary of Slam Dunk Festival and is set to be its biggest since it started in 2006.

RAF COSFORD AIRSHOW 19th June 2016 Adult: £22.00 | Child: £0.00 Non-stop entertainment both in the air with displays from a variety of aircraft and on the ground with hundreds of exhibits, stalls, trade stands, military demonstrations and children's entertainment.

BARRY MANILOW GENTING ARENA BIRMINGHAM 18 JUN 2016

Barry Manilow has announced that he is going to “hit the road” and perform concerts across the world ONE LAST TIME! The music legend launched his multi-city ONE LAST TIME!

SHREWSBURY FOOD FESTIVAL QUARRY PARK SHREWSBURY 25TH JUNE 2016 Showcasing the great tastes of Shropshire and beyond, Shrewsbury Food Festival is prepping up for a weekend of flavoursome fun! With the county's best artisan producers and crafts people and local chefs providing thrilling demonstrations

CLUN GARDENS OPEN 2016 CLUN SHROPSHIRE 25 - 26TH JUNE 2016 2pm-6pm Approximately 20 lovely gardens in and around the small border town of Clun,South Shropshire will be open this weekend

To Advertise Call: 01952 787786

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The Lounge

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Steak House & Grill Review

Licensed to Grill...

If there’s one thing my husband loves it’s a good steak, let’s face it, a nice rump is hard to beat!

So with the weather picking up slightly, giving us a little respite from the cold, we decided to pop out for something tasty to eat, and decided to try out The Lounge Steak House & Grill, located next to the Coracle Inn, on Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury.

A relatively ‘new kid on the block’, that has been refurbished to a high standard, it has a warm inviting atmosphere, pleasant staff and a good array of tables that seat anything from couples to larger groups, which is perfect if you are out celebrating a special occasion or Sunday lunch.

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We were made to feel right at home, as we choose some drinks at the bar and then picked a table, which overlooked the massive enclosed beer garden to the rear.

The menu was at hand on the table so we had a good look through the options available and ordered our food at the bar.

I fancied the Soup for starters and my husband Stephan opted for the buttermilk Chicken with Sweet Chilli Thai Sauce, and for our

main courses we decided on Brinner - Hickory BBQ Pulled Pork on a bed of crispy herbed diced potatoes and fried onions, finished with cheese and a free range egg and an 8oz Sirloin Steak with chunky cut chips, tomato and peas, respectively.

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The starters arrived quickly we tucked in, my soup was very tasty and the chunky bread and butter was perfect for mopping up and Stef said that his Chicken was tasty and tender, the crunchy fresh salad and sweet chilli giving it a bit of a kick.

Great to get things started!

The main arrived in no time at all, my Brinner was brill, with the egg crowning it beautifully, the yolk drizzled through the potatoes as I cut into it and the pulled pork was juicy and full of that BBQ tang that you would expect and Stef was not disappointed with his steak, which was cooked just as requested – medium to keep some of the juiciness flowing, the chunky chips were fab too.

The Lounge is very reasonably priced, family friendly and offers a new menu with loads of choice.

The bar has a full range of wines, beers and spirits, as well as soft drinks.

There are plans for the large enclosed garden at the rear, which sound great with patio seating areas, pergolas with pretty lighting and there is already a bouncy castle to keep the kids busy on the warmer summer days, so if you are looking for a friendly atmosphere, good food at a great price, you really can’t go wrong at The Lounge.

They also have Karaoke every Friday evening and Bingo on Thursdays – Great fun!

The Lounge

Sundorne Road Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4RR Telephone: 01743 272136

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HOLA AMIGOS Greg & Hannah at Press De Cuba are on a mission to bring the vibrant, exciting and energetic cuisine of Cuba to the UK street food scene.

Press De Cuba is driven by passion for food and the social enjoyment it brings; after all there is nothing more satisfying than great food and great company.

Press De Cuba offers traditional grill pressed Cuban sandwiches and side dishes at street food events, food festivals, markets and more.

Delicious and steeped in tradition, the Cuban sandwich deserves to be eaten and enjoyed across the UK.

And although it’s early days on their journey through the UK street food revolution, they are determined to liberate the taste buds of the nation!

Viva Press De Cuba!

It has been nearly 12 months since Press De Cuba was launched by Greg & Hannah, who are both from Shrewsbury. They have a number of events in the pipeline for this year already such as Shrewsbury Food Festival, BrumYumYum and Cosford

Food Festival to name just a few, and cater for private parties, weddings and other special events. They both work full time as teachers but are hoping to take Press De Cuba on a full time basis in the very near future, maybe even a shop!

Greg and Hannah fell in love with Cuban food some years ago, the vibrancy of the dishes reflected in the traditional style pressed sandwiches that are their speciality.

The key is a very special Mojo marinade which is at the very heart of it all. They have spent many hours perfecting these sandwiches,

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tweaking every last ingredient to maximise the flavours. keeping the traditional Cuban influence that is famous in the Latin quarters of America where Cuban immigrants settled and the sandwich took on American and European influences such as mustard, pickles and Swiss cheese. As well as the sandwiches they make Plantain chips, Frijoles, a very special BBQ Sauce, Caribbean Ketchup & Cuban Slaw (without mayo) which are amazing.

There are currently Mojo Pork , Mojo Chicken, Mojo Queso (cheese) and Mojo Veggie Cubanos and there is a Habana Beef Cubano in development ready for the summer festivals. The meats are marinated for hours (normally at least 8hrs) making them extremely succulent and very tasty. Some other ingredients include honey roast ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and sweet American mustard, all served in a Cuban style baguette (although they do offer a Gluten free option on a special bread), which is then grilled on 'La Plancha', the traditional press. We were invited over for a taster session, by Greg and Hannah, who cooked up a full selection of Cubanos and sides for us to try out, which we were blown away by!

EVENTS

BrumYumYum - KingshEATh street food market 14 May, 11 June & 9th July

Even though I am an avid meat eater, my favourite was the Mojo Veggie Cubano – with juicy mojo marinated mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, Swiss cheese, pickles and sweet American mustard – it was simply stunning – the flavours were immense and I was hooked! These are the most amazing sandwiches you could ever wish to eat (sandwich doesn’t do them justice!).

Kingsheath, Birmingham.

The freshest STREETFOOD. 20+ of the best Streetfood vendors FROM BIRMINGHAM AND BEYOND served with real beer and cider, rare street music. www.brumyumyum.com/king sheath.html

Photos by: Stefan Greco (info@stefangreco.com)

Shrewsbury Food Festival 25 June – 26 June

Liberate your taste buds by trying one of Press De Cuba’s Cuban Pressed Sandwiches – you won’t believe how good they taste - Viva Press De Cuba!

If you fancy a birthday, wedding or street food fiesta, or have any questions then get in touch amigo!

Contact Us greg@press-de-cuba.co.uk www.press-de-cuba.co.uk

Telephone: 07772 517017

The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury.

Set in the beautiful Quarry Park this is a real celebration of local food producers and restaurants. www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk

RAF Cosford Food Festival 23 July – 24 July

RAF Cosford A whole host of independent food and drink suppliers from across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands will be exhibiting a wide range of local, fresh and handmade produce.

press de cuba

@pressdecuba

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Afternoon Cream Tea £9.95 Served ursday - Sunday May Day Fayre & Hotel Open Day 2nd May - FREE ENTRY 11.30 - 16.00 Las Vegas emed Evening Friday 13th May - £21.95pp Train to be a Super Hero Featuring Spiderman, Superman & or Sunday 15th May - £13.95 / £11.95pp 12.00 - 14.00 / 16.00 - 18.00 Lunch with the Disney Princess’s Sunday 22nd May - £12.95 / £9.95pp 12.00 - 14.00

Wedding Open Day 3 in 1 Day 10th July 12.00 - 16.00 Leighton Hall Morrells Wood Farm e Wroxeter Hotel

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Old Hall Restaurant, Main Road, Dorrington, SY5 7JD.

www.oldhallpersian.co.uk

Tel: 01743 719 100

FATHER’S DAY AT OLD HALL DORRINGTON! Father’s Day is around the corner!

It is Sunday 19th June and we are opening from 12:30 to 5 pm. It is a great occasion for you to treat dad to a special meal, which he will remember for years to come!

We do not believe in jacked up prices for a limited set menu on special occasions, therefore we are still serving our usual 3 course meal ‘Culinary Selection’ at the regular price of £16.95 that no other restaurant can beat in value or quality. Reserve your table today to avoid missing out!

10% Discount

On Food Bill When (Exc Saturdays*) Til 15th July.

On Presenting This Voucher Our food is prepared in environment that contains nuts. If you have any special requirements, please ask.Please note that although most of my dishes still retain their original Persian names, these are all my own recipes and not Iranian anymore!

I had to preserve these names, as mum called them by these names! Full a la carte menu is also available, please ask.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 5.00pm -10.00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5.00pm – 10.30pm, Sunday: 12.30 – 4.00pm subject to booking six persons. Bookings: Telephone: 01743 719 100 11.00 – 22.00, daily for bookings/information.

Mobile: 07429 29 97 92 for reservations via text or if you prefer to call on our mobile phone.

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2016

1ST TO 3RD JULY

The Big Arts Show, the biggest art event of its kind in the West Midlands and growing, it was established in 2014 and this year it will once again take place at the Greenhous West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury from 1st to 3rd July. Its aim is to provide a showcase for a wide diversity of artists using a range of formats and presentation through paint, sculpture, jewellery, glass, ceramics, furniture design, photography and performance art. The family-friendly event will include over 150 exhibitors, workshops and talks given by the artists, a real ale bar, eateries, poetry and live music.

World renowned artist Andrew Logan is The Big Arts Show our patron and he will be exhibiting his work as well as holding one of his famous jewellery shows. Last year there were a number of demonstrations from glass blowers, wood turners, silversmiths, forge workers, chainsaw sculptors, ceramicists, throwers, stone masons and painters, as well as art classes in oils, watercolour, pastels and acrylics; a photography exhibition, film and animation area, a poetry area, children's activities and workshops. And if that wasn’t enough the event organisers also provided musical theatre and entertainment including from classical, folk, flamenco and blues musicians.

As a special treat and to commemorate twenty years since his passing Cathy Knapp, director of Mid Wales Arts and widow of renowned enamellist and 60s pop artist Stefan Knapp has agreed to lend a selection of his colourful painted enamels for

an exhibition at The Big Arts Show, in Shrewsbury.

One of Stefan Knapp’s best largest works entitled Flying 4* as well as a collection of his sculptures will be on sale at the sister event Secretts of Milford, Milford, Surrey on the 10th and 11th of September. Current owners Eleanor and Jerome Shiveley have agreed with Cathy to release the 18ft x 12ft enamel mural from their private collection for its long awaited return to public viewing and eventual sale.

The Big Arts Show is for everyone with an interest in art and craft, from the student to the serious collector. Families are made very welcome.

Tickets £7.50 | Under 16's free Online (including booking fee) £6.60 www.wegottickets.com/thebigartshow

Free Car Park

Opening times 10am -5pm For more information about The Big Arts Show, contact: David Dawkins

Tel: 01694 771446 Email: david.dawkins@thebigartsshow.com Twitter: @TheBigArtsShow Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBigArtsShow www.thebigartsshow.com

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Oswestry Food And Drink Festival

9th and 10th July Oswestry will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival. We’ve started to make plans for the 2016 festival of food & drink right in the heart of Oswestry. Last year, the weather was simply magnificent, more than a spot of sunshine would be most welcome!

It’s probably the most chilled food festival on the planet with a great atmosphere and properly local. Why wouldn’t we be local when we have some of the best food & drink producers in the country on our doorstep! We should celebrate that AND WE DO! Hope to see you there!

WHAT’S ON @ THE MARKET!

www.oswestryfoodfestival.co.uk

Antique Market - 13th May 2016 Bailey Head in partnership with Amulet Fairs.

Youth Market - 18th May 2016

National Love Your Local Market Campaign Oswestry will be having a Youth Market organised by North Shropshire College.

Gardening Event and Farmers’ Market - 27th May 2016 A collection of local gardening interest stalls and fresh produce.

Made In Shropshire - 28th May 2016

Bringing their local produce and craft stalls to the town Centre of Oswestry.

A Unique, diverse, historic & award winning market!

Every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - Farmers’ Market Last Friday of Every Month Go to our website for more information on the market and special events for the Summer season!

www.oswestrymarket.co.uk Contact: 01691 680222 Find us on Facebook: Oswestry-Town-Market

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Café Noir is an independent cafe

within the Geocentric Fitness Hub in Monkmoor, Shrewsbury.

As well as offering a range of Hot & Cold Drinks, we offer a lovely selec&on of Fresh, Healthy Meals and Light Bites. From Thai Noodles with King Prawns, to Salmon or Waldorf Salads and tasty Paninis.

Café Noir

You don’t have to be using the gym to pop in for a coffee or snack.

For a warm welcome and delicious food and drinks, freshly prepared with quality produce, come to Café Noir, Shrewsbury.

Café Noir, 272 - 284 Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5ST Telephone: 01743 249959

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Have you got time to foster...

Now is the time to care for a Shropshire child Foster Care Fortnight – 16th – 29th May 2016

For more information about becoming a foster carer, including the process and support provided, you can call us on 0800 783 8798, email us at shropshirefostering@ontracagency.com or visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/fostering.

Could you foster a Shropshire child?

Foster Care Fortnight, which takes place between Monday 16 May and Sunday 29 May, is all about raising the profile and highlighting the important role foster carers have as part of a much wider team supporting children in a time of need. The theme for this years campaign is ‘Time to foster……Time to care’.

At the moment we are looking to recruit foster carers for children aged 8 upwards, sibling groups and short breaks for children with disabilities. Although we have a brilliant, skilled group of professional foster carers we need more people to come forward to provide a caring and stable environment at a time of need in a young person’s life.

We require foster carers for a range of children needing care, from short term placements, to long term placements and short breaks for children with disabilities.

But what is the role of a foster carer? A foster carer offers love, support and a secure home to children who, for whatever reason, cannot live with their own families. In short, it is about providing a safe and caring environment at a time when a child needs stability and continuity of life. The secret is simply to offer what every child needs – family life, friends. love and respect.

Foster carers come from all backgrounds, whether they have children or not. Potentially anyone over 21 can foster. You can be married, single or in a same sex relationship. You can be working or unemployed.

What is important is that you have the room in your house and time to provide a family life for a child or young person.

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Could you foster a Shropshire child?

Foster carers touch the lives of each and every child they welcome to their home. You don’t need to be rich, working, married or have children of your own. What you do need is the space in your home and time in your life. There are various different types of fostering to suit and good financial incentives and support.

Interested? Call us on 0800 783 8798 or visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/fostering or email us at shropshirefostering@ontracagency.com

Children and Young People’s Services

www.shropshire.gov.uk/ fostering

T: 07896 809076 Email: valetmagic@gmail.com

The Valet Bay, Westbury Garage, Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 4NU

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Grow A

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Herb Garden

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Have fresh herbs at your fingertips...

If you love cooking, what could be better than having fresh herbs on tap and in easy reach? Herbs are perhaps the most rewarding of container plants and can easily be grown indoors or outside in the garden.

Growing herbs is also a fab way to get your container garden off to a great start.

To keep your herbs healthy in pots, pick the tips regularly and feed well. Liquid seaweed is great for while they are growing. Rosemary, Thyme, Sage and Coriander grow particularly well in containers. Basil needs some nice warm sunshine if grown outside, and parsley will die after a couple of years once it has flowered, so you’ll have to replant it.

Mint is better grown in a pot rather than in a flower bed as it tends to run wild and you will be forever regretting planting it – despite the glorious smell!

A herb garden is a great way of getting younger children involved in the garden too, it’s never too early to grow some green fingers and they love being able to use something they have grown themselves in the kitchen too.

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CHARITY EVENT IN AID OF ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, CLUN

ClunGardensOpen 2016...

AFTERNOON TEAS | GARDEN TOOLS | PLANT SALES

Old Chapel School

The Old Vicarage

NEWCROFT New for 2016

25th & 26th June 2016 2-6pm

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2016 are not-to-be-missed dates for those with a passion for gardening, for this is when the beautiful town of Clun in South Shropshire hosts it annual Gardens Open Week-end. Founded by local resident Ruth Buckley in 1984, these gardens are one of the longest running events of its kind. You can see around 20 gardens large, small and in-between as well as enjoy a host of other treats offered by gardeners and others such as traditional Cream Teas along with a garden bric a brac stall, a bookstall and a Tools for Self Reliance stall (a small UK based charity working to relieve poverty in Africa). There will be also be a well-stocked plant stall where you can buy perennials , annuals (for those later summer gaps) as well as herbs, put together by Ros Barker, 'Rose Expert' (to give her her official title at David Austin) who has worked in horticulture for 36 years.

Ros will be on hand to help you choose what you need and our resident Plant Doctor, Steve Reynolds, will also be on hand to answer any questions you may want to throw at him. (Ros and Steve are only available on Saturday)

Trinity Hospital

Lake House

St George's Church, to whom all profits from this event will go, provides the centre-piece. What better than a Norman Church to showcase the talents of our local flower arrangers?

Or those of local muscians who have offered recitals throughout the week-end? Including a team of harpists who will pop up from time to time to give you a foretaste of Heaven under an English Sky. For further details go to www.clungardensopen.co.uk For 2016 we have 20 gardens open from 2-6pm!

TICKETS £5 (FOR ALL 20 GARDENS!)

www.clungardensopen.co.uk

The Old Vicarage

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Simon Bradbury Tel: 07725 040408

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* Most fruit and veg grown on farm * Eggs laid by our own ducks and chickens * Own Pork * Homemade Cakes, Jams & Chutneys * Compost & Manure Come and see our a nimals, we have cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, horse & pony!

Open: Mon‐Fri 9am‐5pm & 10am‐4.30pm Saturday & Sunday (Closed WEDNESDAYS)

Find us next to the vicarage on Ashley Road. We can be accessed turning off Church Street, down Snow Hill, or past St. Georges School turning off Grove Street into London Road.

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“For People Who Love Plants”

GARDEN TEA ROOM AND FARM SHOP Gardens open to the public Opening Times:

Mon-Sat: 9am – 5pm Sun: 10am – 4pm

OPENING SOON:

Presence Gift Shop!

SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND...

Tucked away in the Shropshire countryside Oakgate Nursery & Garden Centre is a traditional nursery and a plant lover’s paradise. e beautiful gardens are a delight to explore and they certainly set this small but perfectly formed nursery apart from the large garden superstores of today.

EVENING DEMONSTRATIONS How to prepare & fill your hanging baskets, tubs and containers.

Wednesday 11th May 2016 & Monday 23rd May 2016 Please call for further details

www.oakgatenursery.co.uk | Telephone: 01939 250428 Ellerdine Heath, Nr. Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6RL (signposted off the A442 and A53)

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Special Offer...

5 Bedding Plants For £5

Established in 1965, Severndale Nurseries have been providing garden nursery services ever since.

We are a family run business who take pride in the quality of the plant stock we provide.

We are very friendly and welcoming and always willing to give advice on all things garden plants.

Why choose Severndale Nurseries?

• Large selection of plants available • Competitive prices • Family run business • 50 years of experience • Top quality plants • National Farmers Union member (NFU) We stock a large variety of bedding plants, climbers, shrubs and more.

For more information on our selection of plants available see our new website:

www.severndale-nurseries.co.uk

Severndale Nurseries, Cross Houses, Shrewsbury, SY5 6JS Tel: 01743 761 212 | Mobile: 07817 966 713 Email: severndale.nurseries@unicombox.co.uk Opening Times: Mon - Sat : 9am - 6pm | Sun : 9am - 5pm

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SENSATION -THE WHO

FRIDAY 17TH JUNE 2016 8:00 PM After 50 years of The Who, Sensation hits the road to celebrate the music of this timeless British band with a unique concert.

Whats on...

HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN

FRIDAY 27TH MAY 2016 8:00 PM With glowing endorsements from Led Zeppelin's tour manager Richard Cole "Worth seeing ... entertainment with style"; Led Zep biographer Dave Lewis "a refreshing no nonsense approach ... this band delivers every time!"; and the BBC - "an outstanding concert", along with audience and critical acclaim this is a show not to be missed!

Tickets: £14.00 No Concessions 8.00 pm

SHAKESPEARE'S WILL

Book your tickets now for an amazing musical journey … from My Generation to Who are You via Tommy & Quadrophenia and all with maximum rhythm and blues.

Tickets £20.00

STRICTLY ABBA

SATURDAY 18TH JUNE 2016 8:00 PM Strictly Abba is one of the most authentic and accurate tributes to Abba- a show enjoyed time end time again.

This Abba Tribute surpasses all others with the motto “ The Winner Takes It All”!

FRIDAY 13th MAY 2016 8:00 pm Produced by Love Lee Productions ~ creators of Silhouette and Arthur’s Plough ~ and brought to Shropshire directly from Hamlet’s Elsinore Castle in Denmark.

THIS SHOW ALWAYS SELLS OUT SO IF YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT BOOK NOW! Tickets: £12.00 No concessions

www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk For more shows & information visit...

Concessions and Group Discounts not available on Saturday nights.

t: 01746 766477 |e: admin@theatreonthesteps.co.uk Box Office: Town Hall, High Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4BD

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Summer ‘Lite Bite’ Recipes

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HEALTHY, FRESH & TASTY...

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Scrumptious Sandwiches Smoked Salmon & Asparagus

Garlic & Chilli

Prawn Skewers

Ingredients

3 Cloves of Garlic Chopped 1 Red Chilli, seeded and chopped finely 2 Ttable spoons of Olive Oil 1 table spoon of Lime Juice 750g Raw King Prawns (with tails) Wooden or metal skewers Salt & Pepper

Method

1 | Combine the Garlic, Chilli, Olive Oil, Lime Juice and a pinch of Salt & Pepperin a large bowl (non-metallic) and mix together well. Add the Prawns and coat evenly, tossing well. Then Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.

2| Heat your grill on high or get the Barbeque going if the weather is good! Then thread the Prawns onto your skewers.

3 | Cook for 2-3 minutes each side(or until the prawns are cooked through and turn a nice golden colour. Serve with Rice, Salad, Fresh Alioli and chunks of fresh crusty Bread.

Ingredients

Freshly Sliced Wholemeal Bread Soft Cheese (Philidelphia, Goats Cheese etc...)

Sliced Smoked Salmon Asparagus Spears 1 small Red Onion sliced Corriander/Parsley chopped

Method

1 | Cook the Asparagus in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, drain and plunge into cold waterready to serve.

2 | Simply cut your Wholemeal Bread and spread with a generous layer of your chosen Soft Cheese, layer the Salmon and Asparagus on top.

3 | Pop on a couple of slices of Red Onion and finish with a sprinkle of Corriander or Parsley (whichever you prefer!).

Boiled Egg, Radish, Cucumber & Soft Cheese on Fresh Toast

Ingredients

Sliced Wholemeal Toast Soft Cheese (Philidelphia, Goats Cheese etc...)

2 Boiled Eggs Cucumber Sliced Radish Sliced Baby Spinach Leaves

Method

1 | Boil the Eggs for 4 minutes, then drain and place in cold water to cool for a couple of minutes.Remove the shell and slice.

2 | Toast you bread and then spread with Soft Cheese.

Layer the Cucumber, Spinach and Radish and finsh with a couple of slices of Egg - Simple but very tatsy!

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BEYONCÉ THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR

The European leg of THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR will start on June 28 in Sunderland, United Kingdom at Stadium of Light. Additional European stadium dates include London, Manchester, Zurich, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Stockholm, Frankfurt and more.

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True to her life’s work of always giving back, fans will be given the opportunity to participate in Beyoncé’s #BeyGOOD initiative supporting local United Way programs and the continued work surrounding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. United Way of Genesee County has been at the forefront of distributing thousands of filtration pitchers, faucet mount filters, replacement cartridges and truckloads of water to underserved populations to address immediate needs in Flint Michigan. They are also partnering with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to create a fund that will address long-term developmental, education, nutrition and health needs of the children affected by the Flint Water Crisis. Follow @beygood on Twitter for more information.

As Beyoncé wants to present her fans with the best possible experience at the concerts, she has joined forces with THX Ltd to provide the highest quality audio experience during THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR. THX has assessed, optimized and certified that the acoustic systems used at the concerts are without peer. With this association, concert-goers will get the best acoustic experience possible at any large-venue event.

THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR is BEYONCÉ's first solo tour since her ambitious Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in 2013. The sold-out tour spanning two years and five

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continents thrilled nearly two million fans and was hailed by critics worldwide. During the summer of 2014, BEYONCÉ and JAY Z launched the six-week ON THE RUN Tour, playing major stadiums in the US. They ended the tour in Paris, France in September 2014 with two additional dates that were filmed for an HBO Special that was nominated for an Emmy Award.

BEYONCÉ – THE FORMATION WORLD TOUR EUROPEAN DATES: Tue. June 28 Sunderland, UK Stadium of Light Thu. June 30 Cardiff, UK Millennium Stadium Sat. July 2 London, UK Wembley Stadium Tue. July 5 Manchester, UK Emirates Old Trafford Thu. July 7 Glasgow, UK Hampden Park

(Images: The Formation World Tour, Coldplay & Beyonce - Hymn For The Weekend)

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RIHANNA THE ANTI WORLD TOUR

The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicked off in North America back in February, in San Diego, CA with nearly 40 shows lined up. The European leg of the tour will then follow with dates set up in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Milan, Vienna and more. The Weeknd and Big Sean will be featured as special guests on all European dates.

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Rihanna has become a modern music, entertainment and fashion icon. As an accomplished performer, she has sold 54 million albums and 210 million digital tracks worldwide making her the top-selling digital artist of all time. She's released 7 albums in 7 years, achieved 13 Number One singles and won 8 Grammy Awards. She is the most viewed artist on Vevo/YouTube with over 7 billion views and 23 Vevo certified videos, the most of any artist. She is also one of the biggest artists on Facebook with over 81 million friends. In addition, she's successfully launched six fragrances, two capsule collections with Armani, as well as four River Island collections and is currently the spokesperson for MAC & Viva Glam and the new face of Dior’s “Secret Garden” campaign. Rihanna is PUMA's global ambassador for Women’s Training and now serves as the Creative Director, bringing her styling sensibilities and innovation to PUMA’s collections.

The Weeknd's path to Beauty Behind The Madness has defied all conventions. He avoided revealing his face until over a year after he released his very first song online. The story itself is now legendary. In 2011, he released an untouchable series of three critically revered free mixtapes — House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence — and the internet exploded with praise and a whole lot of theories about him as he personally remained silent. Soon though, his reach and appeal exponentially expanded. He teamed up with

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Ariana Grande for the platinum-selling hit "Love Me Harder." He then had the mainstream completely in his grip with the release of "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)" in early 2015. The first release from the chartdominating, platinum Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture soundtrack became a triple-platinum smash that enjoyed 27 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100.

"Can't Feel My Face" formally ushered in Beauty Behind The Madness. Beauty Behind The Madness went gold just two weeks after being released. In addition, “The Hills� has officially been certified 5x platinum.

RIHANNA - THE ANTI WORLD TOUR UK DATES: June 14, 2016 Coventry, Ricoh Arena June 16, 2016 Cardiff, Principality Stadium June 18, 2016 Sunderland, Stadium Of Light June 21, 2016 Dublin, Aviva Stadium June 24, 2016 London, Wembley Stadium June 27, 2016 Glasgow, Hampden Park June 29, 2016 Manchester, Emirates Old Park

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Boho Summer

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Bold prints, lightweight denim and crochet tops are perfect for festival season. Here are a few of our favorites from the Summer range at Matalan ...

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Santa Monica Pier

. . . n O s k c i K r Get You

Route

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The spirit of Route 66, was immortalised in Bobby Troup’s 1946 classic ‘Get Your Kicks On Route 66’, it is ingrained in the American psyche.

Nicknamed the ‘Mother Road’, this iconic highway between Chicago and Los Angeles represents America’s ideals of freedom as well as celebrating its love of the motor vehicle. This sensational holiday is both an epic road trip and journey of discovery through the American heartland, taking in gems such as Oklahoma, President Lincoln’s home in Springfield, St Louis, Amarillo and Albuquerque, as well as the extraordinary expanse of the Grand Canyon and the incredible Petrified Forest National Park. Covering ‘more than two thousand miles all the way’, heaven for fans of retro Americana.

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1. Chicago to Springfield

Begin this epic road trip with a tour of this magnificent city, constructed along the shores of Lake Michigan.

The ‘Windy City’ is where you take the first steps along the ‘Mother Road’. Although they have been modernised through the years, the trip still encompasses the Route 66 spirit that has enthralled so many since its inception in 1926. Going south to the Springfield area, which President Lincoln called home for many years. Stop off at his tomb, the final resting place of the president after he was assassinated in 1865, or visit Lincoln’s home, a National Historic site.

Chicago - The Windy City

2. Springfield - St Louis - Springfield (Missouri)

Head to New Salem, this reconstructed village includes houses, shops and a general store, with period costumed interpreters. Then on to St Louis to discover all that it has to offer. Why not take a riverboat cruise along the Mississippi, tour the huge AnheuserBusch Brewery or experience the Botanical Garden.

On to Springfield tour of the aptly named Fantastic Caverns to view the spectacular cave formations.

Amarillo

3. Oklahoma - Amarillo - Albuquerque

Stop for a coffee in Joplin before heading into the state of Oklahoma and Amarillo. Since it was founded in the 1880s, Amarillo has experienced many things, from civil war battles to the creation of many millionaires from the ‘black gold’ of the area. Just outside Amarillo you can catch a glimpse of an unusual sight - ten half-buried Cadillacs, tail up in a field, which is said to represent the golden era of the car. Onward to New Mexico, known as ‘the Land of Enchantment’ and Albuquerque, a historic city dating back 300 years.

4. Flagstaff - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas

Arizona greets you next, take a visit to the Petrified Forest National Park, where quite literally the remnants of an ancient forest have been fossilised.

Incorporated in the park is the Painted Desert, a vast arid badland scattered with buttes and mesas.

Moving on you take in a true world wonder - the Grand Canyon. The colossal size is difficult to comprehend.

Add to the experience by taking a superb helicopter flight over the canyon - it’s breathtaking. You will then travel through Hualapai Indian country, visit the Hoover Dam and on to Las Vegas to marvel at the sight of the Strip and Fremont Street.

Las Vegas

Grand Canyon

5. Las Vegas - Santa Monica - Long Beach

West now Barstow and a visit to Calico Ghost town, an old silver mining town which has become a popular tourist attraction. Then continue your travels through the San Bernardino Mountains and down to Los Angeles. Taking Santa Monica Boulevard to the coast itself and the actual end of the road at the Pacific Ocean! Explore Santa Monica Pier and enjoy some Shrimps at Bubba Gump’s or take a look at the stunning beach where Baywatch was filmed. 39

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Photo: Jacqui Cooke

Higher Education courses at Telford College of Arts and Technology are helping to change people’s lives.

Don’t just take the college’s word for it – ask the students themselves, like local working mum Jacqui Cooke.

At the age of 41, she has just completed a Foundation Degree in Supporting Children in Primary Education and is seeing her career go from strength to strength. She says: “When I first started the course, I worked in a primary school as a teaching assistant. Although my role had its rewards, I began to feel like I wanted to do something more and decided I would like to become a teacher.

“I hadn’t been in any form of education for nearly 20 years but knew I had to gain a degree if I wanted to further my career. Enrolling on the Foundation Degree was the first step in achieving that. Two and a half years on, my life has changed completely.

“I now love working as a family support worker on the Safeguarding Team for Shropshire Council, and I am about to start a top-up Degree which will give me a BA (Hons) in Special Needs and Childhood and Family Studies.” The beauty of taking a Higher Education course at TCAT is that you don’t need to take out a massive loan, or build up a huge debt from living away from home, to reach your goals. There are a wide range of courses in topics from Accounting and Art to Business, Childcare, Computing, Education, Engineering, Health, Human Resources, and Sport.

All of TCAT’s Higher Education programmes have small class sizes and state-of-the-art facilities, and are delivered by highly qualified tutors who are experts in their field.

Jacqui Cooke says: “Studying at TCAT changed a lot for me personally and professionally. Through my studies, I discovered my capabilities as a learner, a professional and as a person in my own right. “I now feel as if I have my own identity and my experience at TCAT has helped to define the type of person I am. I am still a good mum, but I now recognise I can achieve as an individual.”

Caroline Bastow says: “Achieving a higher level qualification not only prepares you for future employment, promotion or a change of career, it also offers excellent practical and academic experience for continuing studies.

“We take pride in the relationships we have built with awarding bodies and local universities who validate our higher education provision. These links ensure that students have the benefit of the support, resources and expertise offered at both institutions.”

Want to find out more about Higher Education opportunities at TCAT? There are information evenings on May 10 and June 9, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Email HE@tcat.ac.uk or call 01952 642237 for more details.

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The Salon Shrewsbury is one of Shrewsbury’s leading salons for Hairdressing and Beauty Tanning. Offering treatments and services that are guaranteed to make you look and feel fantastic.

My week had been long and stressful, but luckily for me my son had decided to treat me to a relaxing Spa experience at The Salon in Shrewsbury, for my birthday, which I was really looking forward to.

My daughter and I went along to enjoy a well-deserved pampering, on a busy Saturday lunch time. We entered the salon area and were greeted by the lovely Lucy and her team, who made us feel very welcome. Upstairs we entered the stunning Spa room complete with sauna, shower and luxuriously comfortable loungers. The Spa is a recent addition to The Salon and has been thoughtfully planned and decorated to a very high standard. The calming accentuation of grey walls and ceilings, mixed with lush fabrics and plump feather cushions, along with pretty low level lighting setting the scene perfectly.

The 2 hour Spa experience included a 30 minute upper body massage, as well as a glass of Prosecco each and some very tempting nibbles. We got changed into our fluffy robes and crisp white slippers and relaxed for a little while, I could feel my shoulders beginning to unwind, the knots of stress that had built up over the week slowly diminishing. We decided to give the sauna a go. There is something fantastic about the tingling glow you feel from a sauna. The sauna's benefits are numerous because it is so relaxing and leaves your body soothed and your mind serene but its main advantage lies in the fact that it promotes sweating, helping the body to rid itself of toxins.

We indulged in some granola, natural yogurt and fresh selection of berries, washed down with a sip or two of the prosecco, which was wonderful! It was then my turn to go and enjoy my upper body massage, which I really couldn’t wait for. We went

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I then swapped places with my daughter while she went for her massage and I went back to the Spa to make the most of my new found sereneness.

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Are you unhappy with your smile?

Are you unhappy with your smile?

Maybe even embarrassed? Wish your teeth were straighter but don’t want to wear bulky braces or break the bank to achieve that smile?

Esthetique Dental practice has come across many patients who feel this way.

However there is no need to feel like this as there are discreet options now available; braces that are almost invisible to the human eye. These solutions could signal the end of self-confidence issues for people who have been afraid to show off their smiles as a result of misaligned teeth.

Practice owner Thomas Norlin says “many patients can live their lives covering their smile, hiding behind their hands when they talk or laugh. They fear the pain, inconvenience and expense of treatment

but there are options available to them.

We offer Six Month Smiles® as a potential solution for patients.

Six Months Smiles® is an Orthodontic system that allows you to have straightened teeth in approximately six months. If you want to improve the appearance of your teeth that show when you smile then this could be right for you.

We use tooth-coloured brackets and wires to give you a subtle way to straighten your teeth."

To find out more and know if you are suitable for this treatment then please contact Esthetique Dental to book an appointment for a free, no obligation consultation.

Find out more by visiting the website, www.esthetiquedental.co.uk or telephone 01939 211150.

ESTHETIQUE DENTAL PRACTICE

11&12 The Stables, Sansaw Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY4 4AS.

Tel: 01939 211150

www.esthetiquedental.co.uk

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Storm

HAIRDRESSING Welcome to the world of Storm Hair & Beauty In the heart of Frankwell, Shrewsbury, indulge in the very best in hair, the latest cutting, colouring and drying techniques, beauty, holistic therapies and a range of more advanced aesthetic services in elegant and luxurious surroundings. Our expertly trained team of stylists, therapists and aestheticians are waiting to greet you, who will ensure you receive what it is you need; whether that is a quick blow dry 'pick me up', colour advice, bridal planning, soothing & balancing holistic therapies, routine beauty treatments or radical restyles and complete makeovers to whole days of pampering!

The Storm team pride themselves on listening to the needs of the client; providing fantastic treatments and services using wonderful products.

Leaving you looking gorgeous, and feeling amazing.

Phone: 01743 588720

Email: stormsalonshrewsbury@gmail.com 10 New Street, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8JY OPENING HOURS Tue-Wed: 9am-5pm | Thur-Fri: 9am-7pm | Sat: 9am-4pm Sun:-Mon: Closed

SERVICES INCLUDE: •All hairdressing services & styling for women, men and children •Up-dos and formal hair and bridal •Specialist hair colour work (including colour corrective work) •Hair nourishing and treatment programmes •Massages and holistic therapies •Facials & Beauty work •Manicures •Pedicures •Spray Tanning •Cosmetic Tattooing •Fillers, injectables and advanced skincare

Call to Book an appointment: 01743 588720 Find us on Facebook Stormhairshrewsbury www.stormshrewsbury.co.uk

Caring Angels Advert_Double Page Editorial 08/04/2016 10:59 Page 1

Providing care and support in people’s own homes.

Shrewsbury - Shropshire

It is becoming more and more clear that the elderly are wanting to stay at home for longer than what they used to. But with their families often all busy working they have not always got the time to take them to appointments, help clean the home or take them shopping.

Here at Caring Angels we offer a range of services to help. From Personal care, General Housework and Companionship Caring Angels Home Care offers calls from 30 minutes to 24 hours a day, length of call dependant on the support you require.

Covering Shrewsbury and the surrounding villages.

Services offered: Personal Care

General Housework Medication support Companionship

Support with attending appointments Sleep in assistance

Respite and End of Life Care

01743 588484

www.caringangelsshrewsbury.co.uk office@caringangelsshrewsbury.co.uk

Profile Financial Editorial_Double Page Editorial 19/04/2016 14:20 Page 1

Are hidden charges gobbling up your pension?

Some savers are being stung for tens of thousands of pounds in retirement savings because of sneaky charges.

Many do not realise they are falling victim because the charges are deducted from their personal pensions year after year.

But some research suggests that this can ultimately shrink your savings by tens of thousands of pounds - gobbling up as much as a quarter of your lifetime savings.

£101,263 by age 67 on the pricier pension against 126,613 on the lower charging scheme that's an incredible £25,350 less.

But older savers your nearing retirement can also make substantial savings. The first step would be to dig out your all pension documents and see how much you're paying in annual charges.

Profile financial offer specialist pension comparison services, which can help reduce the cost of these charges. This could have a large impact on the size of your final pension pot at retirement.

Simon Vella chief marketing officer at profile financial explains that a 14-year-old with £40,000 in a personal pension charging 1.5% a year would have £52,328 by age 67 when they reach the state pension age.

However if they switch those savings to scheme charging .64% instead they will would have £65,790. That is a huge £13,462 more boosting their final figure by 26%.

All figures issue that the funds grows at 2.5% a year without additions and before charges so if your pension grew at a healthier rate of 5% a year the higher charges would swallow even more of your money in that case the saver would have

For a free, no obligation pension review, get in touch with PROFILE FINANCIAL on 01772 977426 or email: contact@profilefinancial.co.uk or you can visit their website: www.profilefinancial.co.uk.

They will provide you with advice from a qualified adviser and give you a written report free of charge so what have you got to lose?

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Telephone: 01772 977426 contact@profilefinancial.co.uk

The UK’s Leading Pension Comparison Service Free, independent pension advice to help you get the most from your pension savings

Why

you should talk to us

We are experts in retirement and financial planning

We are independent and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

Our pension experts give you independent advice.

We look at the whole of market and tell you what you should do with your pension savings.

We make your pension work harder...

We look to consolidate your pensions into one flexible pot with a lower Annual Management Charge to maximise your potential retirement savings.

We get your pension on track...

We only work with trusted providers and ensure your pension savings are in the right place.

We help you to understand the jargon making things as easy as possible for you...

We explain and simplify all the jargon and hand hold you through the entire process, giving you constant peace of mind

WWW.PROFILEFINANCIAL.CO.UK

Home Edit_Double Page Editorial 11/03/2016 10:38 Page 1

Home Is Where The Hype Is..

Shades of Grey Next Home has a stunning range of furniture and home accessories. With plush grey velvet chair, mirrored furniture and geometric prints and of course a chandelier or two! Bottom Left: Silver woven geo curtains

from £70 Silver woven Geo Jaquard cushion from £16 Viscose Geo rug from £95 Milano sofa from £625 Oslo pendant £40.

Bottom Centre: Osborne dressing table £625 Westcott stool £110 Black round mirror £115 Copper effect glass vase £28 Viscose rich rug from £95.Bottom Right: Aldridge Chair from £465 Aldridge footstool from £199 Viscose rich rug from £95.

Chloe 9 Light Chandelier £225.00 Shaftsbury painted extending dining table: £725 Set of 2 Winchester antique velvet mid dove dining chairs: £399 Buxton 5 light grey chandelier: £75

All Images are the property of Next.

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Buying local

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With over 21 years’ experience in the trade and 100% customer satisfaction, why go anywhere else?

Conservatories Windows Doors Softits & guttering

Tel: 01746 762855 or 01743 365995

Visit our showroom: Unit 10 Livestock & Auction Centre, Wenlock Road, Bridgnorth, WV16 4QR or 5 St Johns Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JD

www.bridgnorthwindows.co.uk

Lighthouse Financial Advice_Double Page Editorial 19/04/2016 16:01 Page 1

MONEY MATTERS - WHAT IS ‘PENSION FREEDOM?’

Advice is best for your pension...

The “pension freedom” rules introduced in April 2015 effectively mean you have greater freedom to choose how to spend, save or invest your pension money. But with this freedom comes a real responsibility – you have to make a decision that will determine whether or not you get a good financial outcome for your retirement.

So, how are going to make that decision? As you may already suspect, there’s a lot to consider and a lot riding on making it.

How much money do you have? What can you do with it? What can’t you do with it? How can you get the income you need, and be sure that income will last the rest of your life? What tax will you be paying? Broadly speaking, you have four options for drawing your income. You don’t have to choose one option – you can mix and match to suit your needs.

AN ANNUITY: GUARANTEED INCOME FOR LIFE An annuity pays a set amount every month for the rest of your life, so you won’t have to worry about how much you’re getting and when.

• Decide how much of your pension pot you want to use – you don’t have to use it all.

• Take up to 25% tax-free.

• Buy an annuity with the rest of the amount you have allocated to it and get a guaranteed income.

FLEXIBLE ACCESS: FLEXIBLE DRAWDOWN OR PARTIAL ENCASHMENT Once you reach the age of 55, you can take out what you like and when you like from your pension pot. The rest is left invested so it has the potential to grow.

• Take some money tax-free.

• Leave the rest invested.

• Take bits when you need it.

TAKE IT ALL IN CASH You can take all your pension pot out in cash. However, you could end up with a lot of income tax to pay. Combine the value of your pension pots. Take up to 25% tax-free. Get the rest subject to tax.

LEAVE IT FOR NOW You can decide not to touch your money for now. This gives you time to think about your pension options and you can plan how best to use it to provide for your future. Your pot is left invested so it has the potential to grow.

Such decisions can seem daunting. For not only is drawing your pension require some careful thinking, but the wrong decisions could have costly and far-reaching consequences.

The smart decision to take, and perhaps also the easiest, is to get professional financial advice. The government will give you free guidance, under the Pensions Wise brand, to help you understand your options but this can only be general guidance.

What it won’t do is to provide you with the advice and recommendations that are tailored to your needs and wishes.

For this, you need to talk to a professional financial adviser who has detailed knowledge of pensions and investments.

The value of your investments can go down as well as up, so you could get back less than you invested. The value of your income from your investment can go down as well as up.

Editorial Provided by Paul Humphreys, DipFA MIFS CeMap CeRER CeLTCI AwPetr Aff.SWW Financial Consultant at Lighthouse Financial Advice 54 Park Avenue, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1BA 01691652233 M. 07711136660

Steel Design Fabrications FP_Double Page Editorial 08/04/2016 11:09 Page 1

Steel Design Fabrications Ltd

Steel Design Fabrications have a vast experience in the design, manufacture, supply and fitting of an extensive range of gates and railing types.

Steel Design Fabrications Ltd is a family run business, where our team of conscientious and experienced craftsmen will design, fabricate and install unique ironwork. We can use components from a range of rail heads, finials and decorative cast iron panels.

All items produced by Steel Design Fabrications Ltd are manufactured to the highest possible standard using the very best quality materials available in todays market place, the latest techniques and equipment for the cold forming of metal and the combined expertise of 17 years of our workshop staff.

WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF: | Gates, Railings, Balustrades, Balconies & Handrails | Design Service | Domestic & Commercial Service | Structural Steel Beams

There are 100’s of designs to choose from. The website shows just a small selection of the more popular designs. Other areas we specialise in are security grilles & dog enclosures.

If you require any further information please contact us on 01939 210246

Steel Design Fabrications Ltd Painsbrook Lane, Hadnall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4BA TEL: 01939 210246 - MOB: 07793 633853 www.steeldesignfabrications.co.uk

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