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FLOWER POWER Once the compost is in the tray or pot, firm it down so that there are no large gaps beneath the surface, as you don’t want subsidence later on. Levelling it off will make it easier to ensure the seeds are all sown evenly and at the same depth. You can make your own tamper using a piece of wood with a small block of wood nailed to it to make a ‘handle’.

Blooming Hollyhock Flower

You can grow a huge range of flowers from seed at home. It’s amazingly inexpensive and surprisingly easy too. If you’re after some long-term residents for your flower borders then rather than paying several pounds for each and every plant you buy, why not be a bit more adventurous and grow your own from seed?

Just about every perennial flower - that’s those that last for years and don’t have to be replaced on an annual basis - is available to grow from seed, and although you’ll have to wait until the plants have put on plenty of growth before they start to perform, once they have reached flowering size, they’ll just keep on and on performing! There are lots to choose from, including lupins, silene, Echinaceae, geranium, perennial poppies, delphiniums, gaillardia, hollyhocks, rudbeckia and salvia. Pay a visit to your local garden centre or study the pages of some seed catalogues and start plotting and planning what you’d like; you could save yourself a fortune, and all from a packet or two of seed.

To get started, all you need are some containers into which you can sow the seed – I like to use half-sized seed trays, RootTrainers or smaller individual cells. You will also need some good quality compost and your chosen seeds. The job will be all the easier and better if you have something to tamp down the compost too, plus labels, a permanent marker, a dibber and some vermiculite (for covering seeds that need some light to germinate well).

Compost often has a fair number of lumps in it, so sieving it through a compost sieve (which has much larger holes than a kitchen sieve) will allow you to remove the larger lumps, leaving fine compost perfect for seed sowing. If you sieve it straight into the pots, cells or trays, make sure you collect up any that falls on the surface below.

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When it comes to sowing the seed, it is worth remembering that it is easier to look after the seedlings later on if the seed has been sown in rows, rather than randomly scattered. Straight rows are easily made using a plastic plant label. Check the seed packets for the precise depths at which the seed needs to be sown as this will differ from variety to variety. If you are sowing seeds in small cells then it is easier to make the holes using a dibber. If you don’t have one, a pencil works perfectly well! RootTrainers are particularly useful for larger seeds such as sunflowers. Sowing the seed thinly along the drills in a seed tray makes life easier later on. Sown too densely, the seedlings that emerge will need more thinning out, and will be more likely to become drawn, leggy and weak, whereas given a bit more space they tend to be a lot sturdier. Once in place, just cover the seed with compost.

If you are sowing larger seed into cells, just pop the seeds in to the prepared holes and cover to the required depth. The ideal sowing depth will be stated on the seed packet – it is not too exact a science, but it is best to get it about right!

When all the seeds are sown, use a watering can with the rose attached to water the compost thoroughly. If the seed sown was quite small then it is best to water the compost by standing the tray in a shallow tray or bowl of water, and allow the compost to absorb the water from below – this way the seeds are less likely to be displaced.

Finally, don’t forget to label your seed trays clearly, ideally with a permanent marker. You may think you’ll remember what is in each tray, but seedlings don’t always resemble the full-grown plants that closely. Many perennials need heat for the seed to germinate reliably. Put the trays, pots or cells into a propagator, standing each on moist capillary matting. Once the seedlings appear, gradually lower the temperature and then prick each one out into its own pot. Allow them to grow on, keeping them fed and watered as necessary. In just a few weeks or months you can have some great plants ready for the garden.

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At the age of 10, Matthew was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer. After undergoing surgery to remove the tumors, he suffered a series of strokes which have left him paralysed, so he couldn't return home as it was not fit for purpose. Since his discharge at the end of last year, he has been living in rented accommodation with his parents until the house could be adapted to meet his new needs.

After a long 18 months of hospital stays, this lovely family were helped by local traders, tradesmen and the BBC DIY SOS team to make a dream come true and finally have a home that meant their son could return in surroundings familiar to him. The whole house has been stripped and redeveloped. An extension has also been built on the side of the house with a wet room and two bedrooms - one for Matthew and the other for his carers.

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Slug Survival

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Slugs may be small, but as we all know, they have the potential to drive you crazy!

Whether you have a massive garden, a tiny plot or even if your gardening is restricted to a few planters in a back yard or on a balcony, the chances are that slugs will cause you grief. There are about thirty species of slug in the UK and most feed throughout the year, especially after dark and when the soil is wet or moist… and that seems to mean most evenings in my garden!

Now that spring is here and the weather has really warmed up, they’re out in force, using their tongue-like ‘radula’ (armed with approximately 27,000 tooth-like spikes) to rasp away at our precious plants.

But before launching an attack, there is something you should bear in mind – most slugs actually do little damage to living plants, instead preferring to feast on dead and dying material including flopped foliage and organic mulches. On the whole, the larger slugs tend to do the least damage to plants as they eat almost exclusively decaying and dead material. It is their smaller cousins like the greyish-black keeled slug and the pinkish-beige-grey field slug which are more likely to wreak havoc in your vegetable plot or flower border - they may be small but they are far from innocent. With estimates of about 200 slugs per average cubic metre of average garden soil, the situation can soon get out of hand.

Keeled slugs in particular love to feast below ground, as well as on plants above the soil surface. This means serious trouble, especially at this time of year when many of us are planting out young plants and seeds are starting to germinate. In no time at all slugs can eat through the base of a young stem, killing the plant in the process. As seeds germinate in the soil, these little horrors often eat the seedling even before it has had a chance to emerge above the soil surface! Later in the year, as potato tubers swell beneath the soil and carrots start to fatten they will begin to tunnel into these too.

To make matters worse, they breed quickly and very efficiently – each slug has both male and female organs and in extreme situations can even fertilise itself. Take a look on the soil surface, beneath drooping foliage and in amongst moist organic matter, and you’re likely to spot the clumps of eggs.

Each egg is about 1-2mm in diameter and a clear, milky or offwhite coloured sphere.

So what can you do with these squidgy little menaces?

• Go on an evening slug hunt. In particular, slugs are out in vast numbers after it has rained or you have done some watering, so you can collect up as many as you can.

• Choosing resistant varieties of vegetable is worthwhile too.

Check seed catalogues and websites for varieties which are marked up as having useful resistance to slugs. With potatoes, main crop varieties usually suffer most, so try to grow mainly earlies. Some varieties are slug disaster zones e.g. Cara, Maris Peer, Kondor and Pentland Crown, but if you choose Charlotte, Kestrel, Sante or Wilja you are in with a much better chance.

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• Try to encourage natural slug predators such as hedgehogs, frogs, toads, slow worms and ground beetles. If you keep hens consider letting them clear the ground for you – but obviously only before you start planting and sowing!

• Use the Nemaslug nematode control – just dilute as described on the pack and water on to moist soil which is at 5˚C or above. It is a treatment I really like because it is harmless to everything except slugs, so pets, wildlife or humans will be safe from any adverse effects. It works swiftly and silently too - you’ll soon see fewer holes appearing in foliage and, if you’re a potato grower and you drench the soil around the potato plants about six weeks before anticipated harvest, the nematodes soon get to work and your potatoes should be virtually slug-damage free. It is also a brilliant way to clear a slug-infested raised bed or planter; once applied, place selfadhesive copper tape around the rim of the container to keep the contents slug free. The copper tape is really long-lasting, working for years in my experience. You can find out more about Nemaslug and copper tape on my website at www. pippagreenwood.com/products/protect-your-crops.

• Barriers such as crushed shells, wool pellets, soot, pine needles or copper-impregnated fabric can also work well, but some of these may need replacing regularly and results seem to vary from garden to garden and gardener to gardener.

• Traps filled with beer can also be a fantastic way to reduce slug numbers in your garden dramatically and, apart from the somewhat messy (and grim) business of emptying them out, they are simple too. You can buy ready-made traps or make your own using inexpensive plastic beakers plunged into the soil, the rim protruding 1-2cm above the soil surface and filled with a well-flavoured beer. I did a mini ‘trial’ on Gardeners’ Question Time once and found that Guinness worked best - and interestingly alcohol free lager proved least effective!

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Gardeners Question Time The Rotary Club of Telford Centre and Lord and Lady Hamilton are organising a charity Gardeners’ Question Time to be held at the Apley Farm Shop, Norton on Friday 19th May 2017 at 5:30pm.

The event in aid of Rotary’s worldwide campaign to eradicate polio will be compèred by Paul Shuttleworth who hosts the popular BBC Radio Shropshire Sunday morning gardening programme.

Expert Panellists include - RHS Chelsea Gold Medallist, and garden designer, David Wassell MBE, Phil Allen, Horticulturalist, Head Gardener Apley Walled Garden and Dave Cope owner Nobridge Nurseries, Shropshire.

Tickets cost £25 and are on sale now at the Apley Farm Shop or they can be purchased via the Apley website (below) where more details are available. For details, see also The Rotary Club of Telford Centre website (http://www.telfordcentrerotary.org).

Chris Mackrell, Telford Centre Rotary Club President said: “We are grateful to Lord and Lady Hamilton for hosting this event which begins with a tour of the historic Apley Walled Garden in its idyllic setting, with wine and canapés at Apley Farm Shop’s Creamery Café, followed by Gardeners’ Question Time with our panel of gardening experts. Net proceeds will be donated to Rotary International’s campaign to eradicate polio from the world.”

We are also grateful to our sponsors Nock Deighton for supporting this special event.

Lady Hamilton said: “I am delighted to be supporting such a worthwhile cause and at the same time giving our guests the opportunity to experience the Walled Garden and to taste delicious local food at Apley Farm Shop, in its Creamery Café.”

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Don't Just Leave Your Care

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A debate about how we will fund social care - now and in the future is currently raging, with politicians blaming each other for the looming crisis.

These days the media is full of stories about vulnerable older people let down by overstretched carers who are expected to wash, dress and feed their elderly clients in 15 minutes during home visits. Added to this, the Guardian recently reported that the country has lost almost 1,500 care homes in the past six years, with businesses closing as providers’ profits are eroded by the National Living Wage and council cutbacks.

All this may leave you wondering what quality of care we can expect in the coming years. If you have children, it may be tempting to ignore the negative headlines, in the hope that your offspring will look after you when the time comes. But given the way lifestyles are changing and new working patterns are emerging, this could be a risky strategy: when it comes to your long-term care, you would be wise to put an alternative plan in place.

Blame the economy

As the 21st century progresses, the traditional expectation that children should care for their parents in later life seems increasingly unrealistic.

This view belongs to a time when women were mainly confined to the home, family groups were larger and everyone lived in the same community.

Nowadays, economic pressures are forcing families to live further apart. Research carried out by the WRVS found that a reduction in job security, coupled with changes in the labour market, has driven many families to live elsewhere. 82 per cent of adults who moved away from their parents did so for work reasons, with the result that 10 per cent of older people now live more than an hour’s drive away from their nearest child.

We’re all living longer

Thanks to improvements in health care, older people are now living longer. Parents are also waiting longer before having their first child – statistics gathered last year showed that firsttime mums in their thirties and forties now outnumber those giving birth at age 20 and under.

Few of us can afford not to work, and with the state pension age due to rise again from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028, our working lives are getting longer, too. Nowadays it’s common for couples to start a family in their mid-to-late thirties and these people will need to support their children financially until they are in their late 50s, making it a necessity to continue working right up to the state pension age. Unfortunately this is the time when their aging parents will start to need care.

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in good health – your children may be reluctant to swap fulltime work for the job of full-time carer. This may seem like a betrayal to grandparents who have acted as child-minders so their children can keep their jobs, but it’s questionable whether these individuals - exhausted by years of work and parental responsibilities – will be able to offer the level of care their parents actually need.

Thinking ahead

If you are intending to downsize, then consider moving to a property that can be modified as your needs change, with a toilet - and ideally a shower room - on the ground floor, and a reception room that can be adapted into a bedroom if you become unable to climb the stairs. If the property is close to shops and good transport links, so much the better.

There’s a new trend in downsizing, where friends opt to live together in the same residential block so they can help each other out, and this is another good example of the way people are seeking practical solutions to the challenges of aging.

As you grow older, you should continue to discuss your situation with your children. It may be that you all agree to move into a property with a ‘granny flat’, or compromise by moving separately to an area where there is a good residential care home nearby, so you can still maintain close contact with your loved ones if your health deteriorates.

Finally, keep an eye on options for funding your long-term care.

There are some excellent sources of advice available, including the Money Advice Service (www.moneyadviceservice.org. uk). These organisations will not only tell you about the state benefits you can claim, they will also keep you informed about self-funding options.

None of us can predict what will happen in the future. In the best-case scenario you could remain fit and healthy throughout your old age, but if that isn’t the case, considering your options now may make life a little easier for yourself, and your family, as you grow older.

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NEW Vet Practice We are excited to announce that our brand new veterinary practice will be opening in Newport towards the end of spring.

We are moving just around the corner from where our premises are now, in Audley Avenue Industrial Estate opposite Ableworld.

We are a long established independent veterinary practice run by vets who are dedicated to caring for your furry friends. All the staff at Tern vets have their own pets and fully understand what a valued family member they are.

From the onset we have sought to provide the best care for both our large and small animal clients alike. To achieve this, we are constantly updating our facilities and equipment to ensure that the level of care provided is of the highest standard.

Our ethos is that we are here to help at any time that you have a concern about your pet, however trivial it may seem.

From our new premises we will be able to provide 24 hour emergency care with our own vets and nurses as we know how important it is to have continuity for you and your pets. We will have on site x-ray facilities, two operating theatres, in house laboratory and separate dog and cat waiting areas. Tern vets also offer free senior health and weight clinics with our dedicated and experienced veterinary nurses. We are

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open from 8.30am-6.00pm Monday-Friday where our friendly receptionists will be there to assist you either over the phone or in person. We are also open on a Saturday between 8.3012.00pm.

Tern vets will be holding an open day in early June which will give you the opportunity to have a look around the premises, meet our vets and get familiar with our practice.

Here are what some of our clients had to say about us: ‘As always everything is excellent at Tern Vets, the staff always go above and beyond. I recommend Tern Vets to everyone!’

‘All staff at Tern Vets are welcoming and always here to help in any way they can. The vets always put the animals first and take time to explain everything to you.’

‘We have been given excellent care since we moved here 8 years ago. Quick and efficient diagnosis and the correct treatments. No if’s or buts. We have needed 3 end of life home visits, along with dignity and respect at those very sad times.'

'We know if we have an urgent request for an appointment, we get it! I have even bundled my dog in the car and driven to the surgery without an appointment and been seen within the hour.

Does not get much better than that.’

We are proud of our feedback and encourage you to visit our website at www.ternvets.co.uk, where you can read further reviews from our clients.

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PETS:

DOES YOUR PET HAVE JOINT PROBLEMS?

Joint pain can cause severe mobility problems that take away your pet’s joy for life, but it’s not just older animals that suffer in this way. Genetic issues such as hip or elbow dysplasia in dogs, or an old injury, increase the risk of them suffering from arthritis.

What to look out for It’s fairly easy to spot the signs of arthritis in dogs, simply

because they are in your company more than a rabbit or a cat, for

example. These are some of the indicators to watch out for: • Stiffness when your dog gets up, or after a walk.

• They walk with a limp, even if only for a few minutes.

• Your cat’s reluctance to jump on your knee.

• Your rabbit being less inclined to run around its cage.

It can be particularly difficult to notice the signs of arthritis in a rabbit, as one of the ways they survive in the wild is to move less when they’re injured, so as not to appear vulnerable.

Is there anything you can do to prevent joint problems in your pet?

As far as puppies are concerned, it’s important not to over-exercise them while their bodies are still developing. Being overweight will also have a huge impact on your pet’s joints, so watching food intake is a key factor.

The vet may prescribe an anti-inflammatory if your pet has severe joint pain, or glucosamine and chondroitin, as these are supplements known to help with mobility.

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Mental Health Mental health problems are widespread, at times disabling, yet often hidden. People who would go to their GP with chest pains will suffer depression or anxiety in silence. One in four adults experiences at least one diagnosable mental health problem in any given year. People in all walks of life can be affected including new mothers, children, teenagers, adults and older people. Mental health problems represent the largest single cause of disability in the UK. The cost to the economy is estimated at ÂŁ105 billion a year.

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Wheezes and Sneezes

HOW TO TACKLE HAY FEVER

They may not relieve a blocked nose, but they’re usually effective against other nose and eye symptoms as they reduce or stop your allergic reaction. As a preventative, they work best if taken regularly – start them in advance of high pollen count periods or the months your hay fever usually occurs. They can also be taken as required when you feel symptoms begin.

Some older antihistamines (e.g. chlorpheniramine, known as Piriton) make you drowsy and can affect your ability to do your job or drive. However, most people now choose newer, nonsedating antihistamine such as Loratadine or Cetirizine. Your GP or pharmacist can advise you on the best choice, and if one type doesn’t work for you, seek their advice on alternatives before you give up on antihistamines altogether.

Hay fever - the catch-all name for seasonal allergies caused by the pollen of numerous trees, grasses and plants - affects around 18 million people in the UK. Diagnosis If you’re unsure that hay fever is causing your symptoms, see your GP. It can be difficult to pinpoint your triggers if you’re affected by more than one pollen type, or one that’s present for most of the year. Your doctor may refer you for an allergen test to determine whether you’re allergic to pollen and/or other organic material such as animal hair or dust mites.

A skin prick test only tests for the most common allergens, so it may be inconclusive. Your skin is pricked to expose it to a tiny dose of allergen and it should react if you’re allergic to the substance.

A blood test for the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, produced when you come into contact with pollen, may also be used.

Whilst a desire to know what’s causing your symptoms is natural, bear in mind that the knowledge may be of limited value unless the allergen is something easy to avoid.

Symptoms

Hay fever can cause an itchy and/or runny nose, sneezing, irritated, itchy eyes and sometimes a tickly throat. Symptoms can range in severity from mildly inconvenient to life-impacting, particularly if you are an asthma sufferer whose asthma is aggravated by hay fever.

Treating Hay Fever

How you treat your hay fever will depend on the type and severity of your symptoms, which may change from year to year.

Research by Allergy UK in 2014 showed that 62% of hay fever sufferers found their current medication ineffective – yet they either failed to swap it for better alternatives or didn’t use it properly. Only 14% of steroid nasal spray users were using them correctly in the study.

Ask a pharmacist for advice on the right medication and alternatives if it’s ineffective. Ensure you follow doctor’s, pharmacist’s and manufacturer’s instructions carefully. See your GP if over the counter treatments aren’t working or you develop sinus or ear infections.

Oral Medications (Tablets and Liquids) Antihistamines work by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical produced when your body is exposed to an allergen.

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Steroids are only usually used for a short course of treatment and/ or if other medications aren’t working. By reducing inflammation caused by your allergic reaction, they can reduce the severity of your symptoms. They may also be offered to you if asthma symptoms are aggravated or brought on by your hay fever.

Nasal Sprays and Drops Decongestant nasal sprays help to unblock your nose by reducing swelling in blood vessels, but as they can cause rebound congestion after a few days of use they should only be used for occasional relief, or as an additional treatment on days when symptoms are severe.

Steroid nasal sprays or drops contain a small amount of steroid that acts locally to prevent or reduce inflammation in the nasal lining. They’re usually used when other treatments haven’t worked and are not only effective against nasal symptoms but help itchy eyes, too.

Antihistamine nasal sprays will help an itchy nose and reduce sneezing.

Eyedrops Antihistamine eyedrops will help to reduce itchiness and watering.

Inhalers and Injections Some people suffer so severely with seasonal allergies that asthma symptoms such as wheezing are caused or exacerbated.

They may be offered a steroid inhaler and/or a ‘reliever’, such as salbutamol (‘Ventolin’). Injectable medications may be recommended too if steroids aren’t adequate. Monoclonal antibody treatments (‘mabs’) such as Xolair block a substance involved in the body’s allergic reaction. Xolair injections are usually given every two or four weeks.

Immunotherapy If your symptoms are persistent or severe, your doctor may suggest immunotherapy to progressively build up your allergen immunity. A specialist will gradually introduce your body to small amounts of allergen, either by injection or a sublingual tablet (which dissolves under the tongue), and monitor your reaction.

You may be able to continue the sublingual tablets (‘SLIT therapy’) at home. Treatment should be started three months before your trigger pollen season.

Prevention

Reduce pollen contact by avoiding drying clothes or bedding outside, showering before bed and closing windows. You can also check the Met Office pollen forecast at www.metoffice.gov. uk/health/public/pollen-forecast For more information: AllergyUK: www.allergyuk.org; Helpline: 01322 619898, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri

by Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

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Sourcing care can be difficult and stressful, di whether you're looking for yourself or for a loved one. With free advice and guidance, we'll work hand in hand with you to ensure you have someone you trust delivering your care needs.

• Back Pain • Neck Pain • Whiplash • Arthritis • Sports Injuries • Tennis/Golfer Elbow

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Varilux Quality Evenett and Bishop Opticians have been looking after their valued customers in Newport for over 18 years. We offer a professional, friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a personal eye care service using up to date innovative equipment.

A typical appointment lasts 30 minutes and includes sight testing and eye health assessments to ensure your eyes and any prescribed lenses work harmoniously together. All eye examinations are tailored to your individual needs. We take into account any problems you may be having at home, work or in leisure time and any concerns relating to any family history of eye problems.

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feminine designs from Anna Sui and the joyful, colourful eyewear from Joules. If you don’t want to wear glasses we have the most advanced options available when thinking about contact lenses.

Steve Evenett, Simon Bishop and their team are always happy to discuss all of your eyecare options with you. For more information or to book an appointment to see us please call 01952 810808 or pop in to 35 High St, Newport.

And now we have teamed up with Essilor who are the leading supplier of Varilux varifocal lenses to give our patients the best vision possible. We have used Varilux lenses for many years and always found them to give our customers the comfortable vision they expect and deserve. When combined with one of our modern, stylish frames we can be sure our customers will leave feeling good about their eyes and eyesight.

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May is National Walking Month. It’s hard to believe we need a National Month to promote the default way we move our bodies around, but many of us now walk far less than previous generations did. Yet walking can reduce your risk of disease, improve your physical and mental health, help the environment and improve your social life, too.

The Health Benefits Walking is often underrated as exercise, but it can have a highly positive impact on your health. Regular walking is proven to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity and some cancers, and helps maintain musculoskeletal health. On average, you can burn 400kcal a day by walking 10,000 steps. Choosing to walk instead of using transport reduces pollution, too, potentially boosting everyone’s health.

Walking can also lift your mood and help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Countryside walks have the added benefit of nature, tranquillity and fresh air.

Luckily, the UV light we absorb while walking can improve our health too. While our skin and eyes do need protection from unhealthy UV exposure, some UV light is essential for good health. It can alleviate depression, help to regulate our body clock and stimulate Vitamin D production. Vitamin D boosts our immune system, aids blood cell formation and helps us absorb calcium and phosphorous, necessary for healthy bones and teeth. The World Health Organisation says 5 to 15 minutes of casual sun exposure of hands, face and arms 2 to 3 times a week during summer is enough to keep vitamin D levels high.

Other Benefits of Walking

Accessibility: Walking can be done anytime and anywhere. You’re not obviously ‘exercising’, either, saving you embarrassment if you’re self-conscious.

Social: You can walk with a family member or friend - this time away from the usual distractions can allow you to spend quality time together and enjoy a good chat. You may also meet other people out and about, and of course, you can always join a local walking group, a local health walk or the Ramblers (previously the Ramblers’ Association). See the links at the end for inspiration.

Environmental: Every time we walk to work, school, shops or social activities instead of using transport, we reduce pollution and congestion. This helps the environment and improves the health and safety of ourselves and our families, not just now but in the future, too.

Financial: Simple walks on the flat require no special clothes or equipment. It’s cost-effective exercise that can save you money on travel costs too.

Walking Dos and Don’ts

DO wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Comfy shoes, trainers or boots and your usual clothes are fine for walking around streets or park pathways, but if you’re walking in rural or hilly areas, or in bad weather, you should buy proper walking shoes or boots and a waterproof coat. For the very adventurous, waterproof trousers might be handy too.

DO Ensure you wear weather-appropriate clothing. In winter, wearing layers and donning a scarf, hat, gloves and waterproof coat will keep you warm and dry. In warmer weather, a sun hat

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and sunglasses are essential (your eyes can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays as easily as your skin can). Talking of your skin, remember to apply sun cream before setting out and take it with you for a reapplication if you’ll be out for some time.

DO stay hydrated. Always take a drink, especially on hot days and long or rural walks – you may be a long way from cafés or shops.

DO be prepared; know where you’re going, what weather you can expect and how long the walk will take. Be aware of your personal safety (which may mean telling someone where you’re going), and ensure you take a snack. A charged mobile phone is a good idea too.

DON’T ignore pain from footwear. Head back. Blisters can quickly become agonising.

DON’T ignore weather warnings. Remember, weather can change very quickly.

DON’T ignore the advice of human or printed walking guides.

Your local country park is a far cry from an exposed, remote, hilly trail. Don’t attempt long or challenging hikes until you’re fitter, more experienced and well-prepared.

DON’T play music so loudly that you’re unaware of what’s happening around you.

Make a Walk Part of Your Day

Walk the children to school, add a walk or extend one at the beginning or end of your commute, extend your dog’s walks, choose the stairs over the lift or escalator.

Walking Routes and Walking Groups

www.livingstreets.org.uk – a charity supporting walking as part of everyday life, with many useful links and information pages. www.walkinginengland.co.uk - thousands of free walks to download and print. www.walk4life.info - find routes, organised walks and walking groups. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk - the Walking for Health scheme offers 1,800+ free, short walks every week - search for those nearest you. www.nationaltrail.co.uk - helps you find great walks in England and Wales, whether you want a day out, a good ice-cream, a short walk or a 630-mile adventure. www.ramblers.org.uk - a charity protecting footpaths, promoting walking and organising walking groups.

by Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

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Postural/Sedentary Pain I thought in this month’s article I would talk about a condition which is defiantly on the rise and that’s Postural/Sedentary pain. You may be wandering what this is, well it is pain related to lack of activity in our lives and the stress placed on our postural set causing pain. It is somewhat unusual as we often associate pain problems with trauma or sudden movements that cause pain, but we are seeing more and more postural pain associated with inactivity.

these problems when so many parts of our lives are becoming sedentary?

The ever increasing technology/IT in our lives is having a detrimental effect on the human body, especially at work where more and more occupations involve often lengthy periods of time sat at a computer or a laptop. It’s not just at work for example internet shopping has lead to a reduction in people shopping on the high street and so becoming more sedentary.

It is important to try to take regular exercise whether it is a brisk walk for 30-40 minutes, going to the gym, taking part in competitive sports or even just being on your feet and moving around rather than sitting in front of the TV every night.

The fact of the matter is the human form through the years has evolved through movement and so you could argue that we are not designed to be sedentary in the same posture for hours on end. The price of sitting for too long has been well documented to increase chances of heart disease, cancer and diabetes and even short periods of activity can reduce that risk.

In the clinic the number of patients being treated for neck and back related problems relating to inactivity significantly exceeds those doing physical jobs. So how can we prevent

In the workplace: It is vitally important to take regular breaks to move out of set postures regularly even if it’s just to stand and stretch on occasions. Secondly make sure during break times you don’t just go a sit in the canteen or staff area but go for a short brisk walk. Thirdly make sure you work station has been assessed and set up to suit your individual needs.

Outside of work:

So if you do have pain then here at SB Sports Injury & Physiotherapy clinic we can help via treatments using manual techniques, acupuncture, electrotherapy, exercise therapy and probably the most important intervention self help postural exercises.

If you would like to discuss any pain problem you are experiencing then please contact us for free advice on 01952 462330 or email us at enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk and one of our 6 physiotherapists will be more than happy to chat. All our physiotherapists are state registered and we do have a qualified physiotherapist who specialises in work place assessments.

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36 Collett Way, Priorslee

The property is conveniently placed for access to the amenities of the Priorslee area including school facilities, nursery, doctors and convenience store, together with the Priorslee public house and The Flash Lake. One of the main benefits of Priorslee is the direct access to the A5 and the nearest M54 motorway junction. The Telford town centre shopping complex is positioned less than 2 miles away. This well presented detached family home briefly comprises entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room and guest cloakroom. Five bedrooms with 2 en-suites and family bathroom. Outside to the front is a tarmac driveway leading to a detached double garage and front lawn. To the rear is a patio area leading onto the lawn, enclosed by wooden fencing and mature hedges. Energy rating - C.

ÂŁ415,000

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For more information on this property please contact James Carlon on: 01952 292 300

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with Dawn Clarke

What does your Facebook profile say about you?

You may have heard about bosses checking their new employee’s Facebook profile before offering them a job, but did you know that some landlords are now doing the same for potential tenants?

Dawn Clarke, director of lettings and property management at Nock Deighton in Shropshire, says it is worth thinking about what you post on Facebook if you are in the process of looking for a new rental property.

“Social media is so prevalent nowadays that it’s only natural for landlords to use it as a means of researching tenants,” she says.

“It is something of a grey area, but if your Facebook profile is accessible to the public then there is nothing to stop people

from viewing it, whether it is your prospective new boss, landlord or letting agent.

“We are aware of a number of letting agents, mostly in big cities and certainly in London, who use Facebook to check that potential tenants are who they say they are.

“They use social media as a means of verifying the information that tenants put on their application form, such as their job and current living situation and so on.

“It’s not so common here in Shropshire but it’s certainly something to be aware of - both for tenants and landlords.”

Dawn says she has heard stories of letting agents uncovering a variety of things about tenants using Facebook.

“The main issue that agents are looking for is people subletting the property which is clearly against their tenancy agreement,” she says.

“Obviously, pictures of wild house parties with smashed furniture strewn all over the place would also ring alarm bells, but landlords are generally quite reasonable and no-one is saying you should not lead an active social life.

“Like everything, it’s about being sensible and having a balance - from a landlord’s point of view, they just want their property to be well looked-after, which is ultimately in everyone’s best interests.”

For FREE ‘Buy to Let’ advice Contact Dawn Clarke and see how we can help you today:

01952 290 163

For more advice about lettings and property management, give Dawn a call on 01952 290163.

Crackley Bank Lodge Shifnal

£475,000 Edgmond

This extended 4 bedroom family home has deceptively spacious and flexible accommodation throughout. Energy rating – F.

A magnificent family home filled with character A spacious detached 4 bedroom family home features and providing well proportioned in a pleasant residential development. Energy accommodation. Energy rating – E. rating – D.

A well presented family home benefitting from countryside living. The rear garden is private with open countryside views. Energy rating – C.

23 The Horseshoes Newport

£208,000 Muxton

7 Jarrett Walk

18 Weston Drive

22 Shrewsbury Road

The Horseshoes is a recently built small development on the edge of the popular market town of Newport. Energy rating –B.

Telford 01952 292 300

6 Crowdale Road

£449,000 Admaston

20 Long Row Drive

£204,950 Lawley Village

A well presented detached family home situated within a popular residential development. Energy rating – B.

Newport 01952 570 222

www.nockdeighton.co.uk

Charles House

£254,950 Bishops Wood

£174,950 Wellington

A modern 3 bedroom end terrace family home close to local amenities. Energy rating – B.

£235,000

£164,950

A well presented 3 bedroom semi detached family home. No upward chain. Energy rating – C.

Ironbridge 01952 432 533 PROPERTY AGENTS | VALUERS | SURVEYORS | AUCTIONEERS

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Max Coleman Managing Director

Kate Coleman Company Secretary

Gill Coleman Founder

Jeff Coleman Founder

Coleman Estates, 25 Church Street, Wellington, TF1 1DG

Call: 01952 244 990 www.colemanestates.com

Hello from Coleman Estates in Wellington!

Firstly, after such a lengthy hiatus from ‘In and Around’, it would probably be best to reintroduce ourselves! I have been working in my family’s business since I was 14 first helping dad put up boards on Saturdays (for no pay, no less!). I rejoined the family firm on a full time basis at the beginning of 2008 after completing my work experience at Foxton’s in Fulham, London to get a different perspective of the industry. Some may find this hard to believe but I did not spend my childhood growing up and thinking ‘I would love to become an estate agent when I’m older!’ however, after spending much of my late teens working summers in the office and after my experience with Foxtons, I realised I had grown to love the industry and helping people move. Moving back to Shropshire turned out to be the best decision I ever made; I met my future wife the same month I moved back, became Managing Director after my parents retirement in 2015 and now myself and Kate are equal partners running a successful and enjoyable business together.

In my spare time I like to strike up a delicate balance of eating out regularly followed by attempting to work it all off in the gym!

Which brings me to Kate – since joining our company in 2011 (and having to pass interview with Mum in front of the whole office!)

Kate has flourished and was made Director in 2013, rising to equal partner shortly after my parent’s retirement. Kate has overseen the continued growth and success of our letting department, achieving more lets than any other agent in Telford in some of her years in charge. In her spare time, Kate likes to ride horses, talk about horses and make future plans revolving around horses.

According to a recent survey, Estate Agents ranked only above politicians in terms of trustworthiness – ouch. This brings me on to what really sets us apart as company; the lost art of customer service! How many times have we spoken to someone on the phone who couldn’t sound less interested in what you were asking them? How many times have we battled for eye contact with a sullen cashier more interested in checking who’s swiped left rather than making basic conversation or dare I say it, returning a friendly smile?!

We have been househunting ourselves recently which has really hammered home the importance of service from a customer’s point of view; as an agent, we may oversee hundreds of transactions per year as an agent but our customer (who on average will move only 8 times in their lifetime) is either stressed, excited, scared, worried, nervous or all of the above. In short, they will be fraught with emotion – At Coleman Estates, our promise to you is that we will take the time to listen to you, as a vendor, buyer, landlord or tenant; we will make sure that we don’t just help you with what you need but will get to the bottom of what you really want!

That to me, is the essence of the customer service that truly sets us aside from our competition. Add the fact that we are highly accredited as members of the NAEA, ARLA, Safeagent and NALs and you can be assured that you will be in safe hands with us!

Over the upcoming issues, I look forward to talking to you about the property market in Shropshire, Telford and the UK in general as well as news from our office in Wellington. Thank you for reading.

Max Coleman - BA (Hons) MNAEA Managing Director

A few words from our customers..

We would like to thank you both for the excellent experience we had with you for our house sale… you were very professional and organised and we were very impressed.

Thank you for being so positive about our house, for selling it so quickly, for keeping us up-to-date and informed at all times and for being available to answer all our queries. It was the best possible sale we could have wished for.

Mr & Mrs Burden, Sold in Longdon upon Tern You will get a professional, honest service from Coleman Estates. The team are committed to provide the best possible service.They are ‘on the ball’ and keen to help you move as swiftly and easily as possible.

We cannot fault their service enthusiasm and commitment.

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At Heritage View you’ll find a range of 3 and 4 bedroom homes all built to Lioncourt Homes’ award winning standards.

Ideally located just minutes from Telford Town Centre and with excellent transport links, Heritage View is a great place to live.

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Sitting on a gentle slope, above a babbling brook the park is surrounded by mature trees and picturesque hills, creating the perfect ambience for you to relax and unwind. With plans for 15 lodges on a two and a half acre park, ample space and privacy are offered to the lodge owners as well as beautiful landscaped gardens and a picnic area to socialise.

The Park is well situated just off the junction of the A44 and A483 within easy driving distance of the Shropshire area. The bespoke lodges, available in a variety of sizes, allow you to fully customise everything from the floor plan to the interior design. Your bespoke lodge will provide you with a warm and comfortable environment to relax with plenty of storage, en-suite shower room, fully fitted kitchen and lots more. Plus all our lodges have a large decked area to sit and admire the natural surroundings.

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Choose Barker Healey Property to sell your home and make sure your property stands out from the crowd!

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10 High Street, Newport TF10 7AN

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www.barkerhealey.co.uk The Lichfield is a double fronted, contemporary recently built home with a superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room, complete with a convenient Utility room. The inviting Living Room features French doors that open onto the rear garden, and the separate Dining Room is perfect for family dinners or formal occasions whilst the Study offers an ideal space for working from home. A Detached Double Garage with electric up-and-over door and driveway provide ample secure parking. The generous Master Bedroom benefits from an En-suite with large shower cubicle, fitted to the same high specification as the main Bathroom, as well as an additional three ample Bedrooms which afford space for all the family.

Briefly comprising Entrance Hall, Downstairs WC, Lounge, Dining Room, Study, Breakfast Kitchen, Master Bedroom with En-Suite and three further double Bedrooms, Bathroom. Double Garage, driveway parking for 4 vehicles and front and rear gardens. GCH and DG throughout.

Barnfield Close, Newport

ÂŁ385,000

Guide Price ÂŁ385,000

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Don't be an April Fool KEEP YOUR STUFF SAFE WITH PC PROTECTION Connecting an unprotected PC to the internet is rather like stripping naked, covering yourself in honey and throwing yourself into a nest of angry wasps: the question isn’t whether you’re going to get stung, it’s how bad the results are going to be. The internet is full of unpleasantness, and some of it is trying to make you an April fool.

Trying to con people on the internet is very cheap and safe: the likelihood of getting caught is incredibly small, and the cost of contacting even millions of people is incredibly small too. So entire call centres make fake technical support calls to unsuspecting people, trying to convince them that their PC is broken and they need to download software to fix it. That software then nabs their personal information, or their online banking details, and that information is used to compromise their various accounts and steal their money. It’s important to stress this: if you’ve ever tried to call the support lines of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, BT or any other big firm, you’ll appreciate how long it takes to get through.

These companies don’t have the resources to make proactive support calls, let alone monitor your computer for any problems.

Apps can help. A powerful but simple password manager such as the excellent 1Password solves a big problem with the internet - you need different, strong passwords that can’t be guessed for each individual site or service, but you also need to remember them.

1Password creates and remembers them for you, automatically filling them in when you need them. This means that if, say, your favourite photo site is hacked, your login details can’t be used to get into your Amazon account, eBay account or PayPal account.

Macs don’t generally suffer from malicious software, but Windows PCs do: there are more Windows users in the world, so they’re a more tempting target. That means security software is essential.

BitDefender Anti-Virus Free Edition, AVAST anti-virus and AVG Free anti-virus can protect your PC from malicious files and apps, and they’re constantly updated with details of the latest threats.

In the case of apps such as BitDefender, they can also scan links in your emails to let you know whether that email from the bank or Apple is fake (the answer, 99 times out of a hundred, is yes).

These apps matter because in addition to fake emails and malicious software, there’s a new villain in town: ransomware. Ransomware is a program that sneaks onto your computer and locks you out of it completely, meaning you can’t access your email, your photo library or anything else of value on your PC. The only way to unlock it appears to be to call the supplied telephone number and pay the ransom, which is usually a few hundred pounds. That’s a really bad idea, because the details you use to pay the ransom are then used again and again until you have no money left.

Security software such as the apps mentioned above can protect you from ransomware in two ways. They can prevent it from getting onto your PC in the first place, and remove it if your PC is already infected. When you consider the cost of the software is zero and the likelihood of an unsecured PC getting something nasty is 100%, security software is a must-have for anybody with a PC.

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Images top to bottom: 1Password password manager; Avast free anti-virus; AVG Free anti-virus; screenshot of typical ransomware demand

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Come and relax in our friendly office or call us and chat about your requirements Dalford Court, Hollinswood

Walker Crescent, St Georges

Bennetts Bank, Wellington

RE

£79,950

£124,999

Excellent investment. 2 bedroom flat, located on middle floor of the block and comprises of 2 double bedrooms, bathroom with separate WC, large living room and kitchen. Recently decorated and new carpets. EPC - B

Investment opportunity. An excellent property with long term tenants who want to stay and we can recommend.

2 bedroom semi-detached with double glazing, kitchen/diner, good sized rear gardens, not overlooked. EPC - C

Ormsdale Close, Muxton

Damson Drive, The Rock

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CE

Round House Park, Horsehay

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£125,000 A delightful end terraced cottage with many quirky and interesting features throughout. Two good sized bedrooms. Maintenance free garden not overlooked.

EPC - E Holt Coppice, Bratton

£200,000

£225,000

£335,000

Lovely detached home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, conservatory, 2 reception rooms and a study. The garage has been converted for extra living but there is parking.

EPC - C

Extended 4/5 bedroom detached house, close to good schools. The property has a large kitchen, 3 reception rooms or 5th bedroom. Dining room, 4 good size bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. No chain. EPC - C

A lovely family home with 5 bedrooms, three bathrooms and plenty of living accommodation. Large and spacious living room, a separate dining room and large entrance hallway. Double garage and plenty of driveway parking. EPC - C

£154,950 3 bedroom semi-detached home with ensuite and family bathroom in the popular area of Horsehay. Close to local amenities including both Telford centre and Ironbridge this would be a lovely family home. EPC - C The Cross Roads, Ellerdine Heath

£350,000 A lovely 1830 sandstone croft that grew into todays delightful detached home 3 bedroom home with many original features, huge gardens.

Enviable peace and quiet yet and a much loved home. No chain. EPC - E

Tel: 01952 246622 or 01952 246633 • Fax: 01952 616677 Email: julia@juliaweston.co.uk • www.juliaweston.co.uk Julia Weston Estate Agents, The Stables, 43 Market Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1DT 37

Refresh Your Home As our gardens start to grow and blossom fills the trees, it’s time to think about refreshing and re-energising our homes ready for a stylish spring.

Clear the clutter There’s nothing like a good oldfashioned tidy up to make your home feel re-booted. Heavy winter duvets, furry throws and cable-knit hot water bottles can all be stored out of the way, while at the same time this is a good opportunity to go through shelves and cupboards and get rid of anything you no longer need. Give it to charity, hold a car boot sale, sell it in on Ebay – whatever works best. If it’s broken, mend it or throw it away; don’t let worn out, unusable and unnecessary items take up much-needed space.

Let go of them and you’re bound to feel better: it’s like therapy for your interior.

Clean house Now that you have lots of lovely clear space, you will probably notice that some of your house could do with an extra-special deep clean. How good will you feel when you have washed down your front door, wiped all your shelves and light fittings, shampooed your rugs, washed your loose covers and curtains and taken your duvets to the launderette? To say nothing of cleaning your mirrors and windows – there’s nothing like a bit of scrunched-up newspaper and white vinegar for giving them a wonderful sparkle.

Have a brush with paint Take a long hard look at your paintwork.

Be honest: has some of it seen better days? Perhaps windows need sanding and repainting, or door frames need touch-ups where they’ve had knocks and bashes over the years?

Or maybe a whole room could do with a makeover? You simply can’t beat the spick-and-span look of a newly painted space; it’s a relatively quick and inexpensive DIY job that creates an overall impression going above and beyond the effort involved.

Introduce colour Now’s the time to ditch dark, heavy and gloomy winter shades and get fresh with spring-like colour. Yellow, blue and green are all traditionally associated with spring – and it just so happens that Pantone’s colour of the year is gorgeous ‘Greenery’, described as ‘a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when

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FOR SPRING nature’s greens revive, restore and renew’. Use liberally with plenty of bright white for a really clean, fresh look for the season.

Include a dash of pattern Your clean, clear backdrop of pale spring colours is perfect for adding pops of pattern to make an impact. Chevrons are still having a moment, as are triangles and geometrics in general (especially if they have a tribal feel), as well as tropicals, textures (think chunky knits or grassy weaves), graphic botanicals such as ferns and leaves and the natural patterns of marble and stone.

Up your game with accessories Out with the old and in with the new: replace accessories that have seen better days with ontrend items such as cushions and throws, duvet covers, vases, prints, small storage containers, mirrors, clocks, table lamps and plants (quick tip: grab a succulent, a cactus or an air plant for fashion-forward houseplant style). You really don’t have to spend a fortune to overhaul your look dramatically.

Add some scent We all want a beautifully scented home – but instead of artificial air fresheners, whether spray or plug-in, use scented candles, avoiding paraffin-based ones in favour of natural wax.

Alternatively, try reed diffusers with essential oils, or simply arrange locally sourced, scented flowers (the ones imported from abroad don’t tend to smell so good). And one last thing – if possible, try to dry your laundry in the sunshine outdoors – you just can’t beat that beautiful fresh smell.

Bring the outdoors in Now the warmer weather is here, open the windows as much as possible, and get some air circulating around your home. It might even be warm enough to sit outside in a patch of sunshine – so think about pressure washing your patio, scrubbing up your barbecue and cleaning down your outdoor furniture ready for some outdoor entertaining.

After all, it’s not that long until summer…

Image Top: Artificial bulb jar £5; faceted vase (set of three) £12; short botanic herb jug £12 (small) and £25 (large); green glass tea light holder £5 (large) and £4 (small); fern glass tea light holder £10.50: all from The Contemporary Home, 02392 469400; tch.net.

Above: Scandinavian cushion cover in tile print green, £15.50: Andshine, 07765 530607; andshine.co.uk.

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British Beauty This month we’re celebrating British beauty brands, from boutique perfumers to global bestsellers.

The founders of Scottish skincare brand Ishga include a beauty therapist, a scientist and a seaweed specialist. So it’s perhaps no surprise that Ishga products harness the power of organic seaweed to deliver noticeable, lasting results. Along with Hebridean seaweed, key ingredients include thistle oil, jojoba oil and aloe vera. Ishga products are a real pleasure to use and the brand has built up a devoted fan base (which includes me). You’ll find the Ishga range in a number of fivestar spas across the UK, as well as online. If your skin has a tendency to feel dry and tight, try the Hebridean Marine Toner, £25. It’s really hydrating and packed with anti-oxidants; see www.ishga.co.uk.

Bradford born Leighton Denny is probably best known for his nail varnishes. There are now 101 of them, in pretty much every colour you could want. But Leighton’s talent doesn’t stop there. His tanning products, lip colours and fragrances have attracted a league of fans in their own right. His perfume Light and Dark Lively, £43.50, beat numerous big brand top-sellers to be crowned Elle Magazine’s Readers’ Choice in the Fragrance Foundation UK awards last year. It’s a unisex fragrance that’s citrusy, woody and very wearable; see www. ld-boutique.com.

Narynda Kumar first started experimenting with skincare when she developed stress-related dermatitis. Rather than resorting to steroid creams, she created a balm using the beeswax from hives in her garden.

It was so successful that she made more for friends. As demand grew, Narynda decided to take the plunge and set up her own business. She created a range of skincare products using natural ingredients, such as beeswax, oat extracts and seed oils. To begin with, Narynda sold her skincare products at craft fairs and farmers’ markets, but they’re now available from online retailers such as notonthehighstreet.com and Love Lula, as well as from Narynda’s own website. Try the Day Cream, £17.50. It’s gentle enough for even sensitive skin, but powerful enough to give your skin a real boost; see www.narynda.com.

Spanish-born Marina Barcenilla now lives in Glastonbury, where she’s been creating award winning fragrances for several years. One of her perfumes, India, was named Best New Independent Fragrance by the Fragrance Foundation UK. While I do like India, my favourite has to be Spring Rain, £70. With notes including bergamot mint, rosemary, geranium, rose, blood orange, lemon and Indian frankincense, it’s fresh, vibrant and unlike anything else on the market; see www. mbparfums.com.

Akamuti was launched by aromatherapist Lindsey Hedges back in 2003. Since then it’s developed a reputation for great quality, natural products. Everything is handcrafted, using ethically sourced sustainable ingredients, such as seed and nut oils, organic shea butter and essential oils. Every product I’ve tried feels really decadent – nourishing, soothing and a real joy to use. The Fragrant Tranquillity Bath Salts, £8.50, for instance, are a real treat at the end of a busy day. They leave skin feeling super soft, and smell divine; see www. akamuti.co.uk.

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by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

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Our experienced and professional team are dedicated to making your special day a memorable day for you and your guests.

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Food is a focal point for any celebration and our award-winning chef creates exciting and delicious menus using locally sourced ingredients, for you and your guests to enjoy.

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Restaurant Review

FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE

Lakeside Restaurant @ Patshull Park Pattingham, Nr Wolverhampton WV6 7HR

T: 01902 700100

The Lakeside Restaurant at Patshull Park Hotel, Golf and Country Club is located on a secluded 200-acre estate near Pattingham Village, a pleasant 15-minute drive outside of central Telford. The hotel was opened in the 1980’s and is a well-known venue in the area, the aptly named Lakeside Restaurant has fabulous lake views which regular diners and hotel guests come to enjoy time and time again.

Candlelit tables, crisp white linen table cloths and fresh flowers give a sophisticated ambience to The Lakeside dining room. The restaurant is open between 7pm and 9.30pm, 7 days a week, the main evening menu is updated regularly and there is even a dedicated vegetarian menu available. You can enjoy 2 courses for a very reasonable £18.95 or 3 courses for £25, including coffee or tea and mints to finish.

The Lakeside is also open for Sunday lunch from 12.30 – 2.30pm. The Sunday lunch menu changes each week to keep things fresh for repeat customers, with traditional roasts, fish and vegetarian options to suit all preferences. There is also a full carvery available on the last Sunday of each month.

On arrival we were welcomed and seated at a lovely candlelit table, the restaurant is spacious and airy and can seat up to 80 diners, during the lighter summer evenings and Sunday lunchtimes the full-length windows provide lovely views across the picturesque lake.

We ordered some drinks to enjoy while we perused the menu, I had a lovely

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT chilled glass of Prosecco. To begin I ordered the starter from this week’s specials menu, which was a Parma ham, goat’s cheese and avocado salad, Aaron opted for the seasonal melon. After a short wait our food arrived, it was beautifully presented and tasted just as good as it looked.

The goat’s cheese was tangy and rich, complementing the sweetness of the Parma ham and smooth creamy texture of the ripe avocado and the balsamic drizzle added a zingy acidity, which completed the flavours of the dish perfectly.

crispy pan fried skin, served on top of a bed of crushed new potatoes and blanched cherry tomatoes. This dish was perfectly executed and I really enjoyed every mouthful.

The dessert menu included several tempting options, so it was no easy task to choose but in the end I just had to try the chocolate and hazelnut mousse, Aaron ordered the lemon cheesecake.

My dessert consisted of a wafer thin chocolate and hazelnut disk, topped with a neat tower of light and airy chocolate and hazelnut mousse, dusted with cocoa, with a dark chocolate curl and a mini meringue. This dessert was delectable; it was rich and satisfying without being heavy, the perfect ending to my meal.

Aaron’s light and refreshing melon starter was served with zesty orange, a deliciously sweet yet sharp raspberry sorbet and was sprinkled with fresh chopped mint, he said that this starter was like sunshine on a plate, and was very light and fresh, leaving plenty of room for his main course!

Aaron commented that his cheesecake had a lovely fresh lemony flavour, the biscuit base was sweet and crumbly and the cheesecake had a perfectly smooth and creamy texture.

For main course, Aaron couldn’t resist the fillet steak (£9.50 supplement) and I went for the sea bass. The fillet steak arrived perfectly cooked to Aaron’s specification, served with grilled mushrooms, blanched cherry tomatoes and a generous stack of triple cooked chips, he also opted for the mixed peppercorn and brandy sauce to accompany his steak. The filet steak was a really good size and was meltingly tender, the sauce was rich and flavoursome and the triple cooked chips were just divine, light and fluffy inside with a golden crispy skin, these were simply the perfect chips!

We both thoroughly enjoyed our evening at The Lakeside Restaurant, many of the staff have worked at Patshull Park for many years and their dedication and professionalism is clear to see. Our food was beautifully prepared and presented and the service was impeccable. I would definitely recommend booking in for an evening meal or perhaps a Sunday lunch with family or friends very soon… if you appreciate good food, lovely views and great service, you will definitely enjoy a meal at The Lakeside Restaurant.

My sea bass was wonderful; a delicate filet of flaky fish with

Reviewed by Charlie & Aaron Scott

SUNDAY LUNCH IN THE LAKESIDE RESTAURANT Served 12.30 - 2.00pm

3 COURSE SUNDAY LUNCH including COFFEE £21.95 per person, £9.95 per person (under 14’s)

2 COURSE SUNDAY LUNCH including COFFEE £15.95 per person, £7.95 per person (under 14’s) Booking is essential

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Pattingham, Nr Wolverhampton WV6 7HR

Great location, convenient to J3 M54 and only 20 minutes from the centre of Wolverhampton and Telford.

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Enjoy a special 3 course Easter Sunday Lunch – and Easter Egg treat! - £22.95pp (under 12's half price)

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Our Traditional Afternoon Tea but with Easter-inspiration! Our chefs have gone creative and put an Easter twist to our popular afternoon tea. - £15.95pp (£19.95pp with glass of bubbles)

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Lunch £24pp - 3 course Sunday lunch, includes a FREE pint for Dad (under 12's half price) available 12-3pm Afternoon Tea - £15.95pp or £19.95pp with a pint of beer, lager or glass of bubbles (between 4-6pm)

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Recipe

CAMEMBERT & RED PEPPER TARTS

A really quick and easy snack, starter or light supper dish made with just five ingredients.

Ready in 45 minutes Makes 4

1.

INGREDIENTS: • 2 large red peppers, deseeded and cut into strips

Preheat the oven to 220C, 200C Fan, Gas Mark 7.

Place the pepper strips in a shallow roasting tin.

Drizzle over the olive oil and roast for 15 minutes until just tender. Leave to cool.

• 150g Camembert cheese, thinly sliced

2. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a rough square shape the thickness of a pound coin.

Trim with a sharp knife to make a 26cm square. Cut into 4 x 13cm squares. Place the squares of pastry on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. With the tip of the knife, score a border in each pastry square about 1cm in from the outer edge.

• 150g bag rocket and watercress salad

3. Top each pastry square with some of the roasted pepper strips and cheese slices.

• 1 tbsp olive oil • 250g puff pastry

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is risen and golden and the cheese has melted. Serve warm with the salad leaves.

TIP Add extra flavour by spreading a thin layer of pesto sauce or tomato chutney in the pastry square before topping with the pepper and cheese.

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OPEN 7 DAYS 9am - 5pm & 10am - 4pm Sundays

Here at Heartwood Farm Shop & Deli we provide some amazing products produced by some great local growers and producers.

Fresh fruit & veg, tantalising sauces, amazing local cheeses, pickles, English wines, savouries, locally brewed bottled beers & cider, cooked meats, charcuterie, homemade pies, sausage rolls, fresh bread, eggs and so much more..

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

Happy 1st Birthday Andy and Ruth welcome you to The Redhouse Inn. We can’t believe that it’s been a full 12 months since we opened. My goodness! What a year it has been. After a few initial hiccups, we now have a wonderful kitchen team lead by our Head Chef Debbie Williams.

Debbie has worked as a chef in various top hotels and restaurants for the last 20 years. She is passionate about using local seasonal produce to produce exciting imaginative new dishes. Deb has also lectured at Shrewsbury College and is a wonderful mentor to our three apprentices Phoebe, Nickki and Sophie.

Our Senior Sous Chef Henry Goh has a great knowledge of international cookery including, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese and Polish cuisine. Henry has also taught professional cookery at college level. He prides himself on being able to cook to order whatever the customer asks for. He makes a fantastic chow mein!

Our front of house is run by Andy and supported by our Bar Manager Kevin Evis. Kevin has worked in the hospitality business for many years and is a great asset in helping us to grow and develop our drinks offers.

THE REDHOUSE INN

Behind the scenes, the pub is kept going by Ruth and Caroline.

They ensure that everything is kept up to date from menu design, health and safety to staff welfare, advertising and events.

Exciting times are ahead. We are happy to announce that we are preparing for our first wedding ceremony in May. (For details of our Wedding packages contact Ruth). We can cater for small and large events from 20 up to 150 guests.

We couldn’t do anything without the support of our Front of House team, Jan, Beth, Bev, Denise, Glyn, Leona, Martin, Nick, Peter, Ben, Suzy, Xsara and Zoe (many of whom have been with us since the very beginning) for their hard work in helping us to achieve our high standards & keeping our customers happy.

The children’s outdoor play area is now open. Don’t forget under 12’s eat for just £1 from 3-6pm Monday to Thursday (bank holidays not included, not available with any other offer).

So, come and join us from Friday 31st March when we will be introducing a fresh new Mediterranean inspired summer menu put together by Debbie and her team.

It’s all happening here at The Redhouse Inn! Book now on 01952 603768 theredhouseinn@hotmail.com

BOOK NOW FOR

Easter Sunday 16th April

Fresh Daily Carvery from 12-2pm

Over 60's week day carvery offer at £7.99 with choice of dessert of the day or an ice cream sundae

Main Menu available 12-8.30pm Lite-bite selection available until 5pm Afternoon Teas & Cakes 2.30-5pm Look out for our Daily Specials 2 courses £10.95 - 3 courses £13.95 On Sunday Carvery ONLY - 12 till 7pm We have taken on a NEW Head Chef who has brought her Sous Chef and most of her team with her, with experience in 2 rosette restaurants.

The new kitchen team have been working on a fresh exciting menu plus some specials which will change on Friday each week. Here are some samples of the delicious kind of dishes on offer:

Opening hours: Sun to Thu: noon till 11pm • Fri & Sat: noon till midnight Food served: Mon to Sat: noon till 8.30pm (Carvery till 2pm) • Sun: noon till 7pm (Carvery only) Starters Crispy Marinated Chicken Wings with BBQ Dip £4.25 Deep Fried Breaded Calamari with Sweet Chili Mayonnaise £4.35 Panko Breaded Goats Cheese, Beetroot Puree, Roquette, Balsamic Glaze £4.29 Mains Roast rump Lamb - with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Swede Puree, Buttered Kale & Rosemary Jus. £13.95 Fillet of Seabass - With Prawn & Chorizo Risotto, drizzled with Basil Oil £13.95 Pan Fried Duck Breast - with Potato Fondant, Buttered Kale, Rich Cherry Sauce £13.95

T: 01952 603768 • www.redhouseinn.co.uk • E: theredhouseinn@hotmail.com • Wellington Road, Lilleshall, Newport TF10 9EW

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The Sky's No Limit

FOR AMATEUR PHOTOGRPAHERS

Ever since the BBC launched its ‘Weather Watchers’ feature in November 2015, the work of the UK’s amateur photographers has enjoyed unparalleled public exposure, with images contributed by keen volunteers appearing on our TV screens morning, noon and night.

According to the BBC’s Head of Weather, Liz Howell, the goal of Weather Watchers – launched as part of the BBC’s flagship Make it Digital initiative - was to create a new, crowdsourced weather club that would “enable people across the UK to help tell the story of the great British weather”. While it has definitely achieved that aim, it has also showcased the talent of Britain’s amateur photographers in an unexpected way.

We’re all photographers now

Since digital cameras were first introduced, our attitude towards photography has changed. Taking pictures nowadays requires little forethought or effort – simply point and shoot and in a few minutes your images can be shared with a worldwide audience.

While the fluid, quick-fire nature of this kind of photography works well for many people, there are others who want to take their photographic work a step further, using different techniques and technologies to create even better images. If this sounds like you, you might consider taking up photography as a hobby.

So what’s required to turn an interest in photography into a serious hobby?

Talent vs. technique

While there are a number of tips you can follow to improve your photographic skills, nothing can really teach you how to capture a fantastic image. The camera may provide the means to take the shot, but the inspiration must come from you.

You need creativity and imagination to take great photographs.

Start by looking at the work of the world’s best photographers and you’ll begin to understand that an unforgettable image is not just the result of an interesting subject, great composition and good lighting: it’s the ability to use a visual medium to convey emotion and meaning.

Talent is more important than technique, although there’s certainly no harm in providing yourself with skills and equipment that can make it easier to achieve those once-in-alifetime shots.

Which camera?

When you start to shop for cameras, you may be confused by terms such as ‘SLR’ or ‘DSLR’ and ‘mirrorless cameras’.

‘SLR’ stands for ‘single lens reflex’. ‘DSLR’ is, of course, used for a digital single lens reflex camera. Both types use a mirror between the lens and the film (or digital image sensor), which means the image you see through the viewfinder or display screen is the same as the one that will appear on the final image. Mirrorless cameras (also known as compact system cameras) dispense with the mirror and viewfinder in order to keep the size and weight of the camera down. Other benefits include quiet operation and ease of handling.

There are many, many websites available to guide you towards the best purchase, including whatdigitalcamera.com and

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amateurphotographer.co.uk. If you are still finding it hard to make a decision after your research, you could drop into your local camera shop for some face-to-face advice.

What subjects excite me?

Before you stock up on expensive equipment, it may be helpful to decide on the kind of photography that really interests you.

Wildlife shots? Portraits of people? Urban and rural landscapes?

Macro images?

Once you’ve decided, you’ll be able to focus on the specific items of equipment you need – for example, would a tripod be useful for shooting in low light without flash? Will you need a telephoto lens for long distance shots? How about a wideangle lens, for photographing a high building or an expansive landscape?

Final finish

You may also want to think about how your images will be used.

Will you print them as hard copies and create a portfolio of your work, or maybe share them online, using an image hosting website such as Flikr?

If you decide to go digital rather than use film, you will probably need to download some photo editing software. Just as a good darkroom technician can bring out the best from a negative, editing can make a big difference to a digital image.

Most people think of image editing in terms of altering and manipulating photographs, but it’s also useful for basic tasks, such as cropping, lightening a dark image and correcting the colour balance.

Photo editing software can be expensive, but don’t worry if you can’t afford products at the top end of the market. You can download free software such as GIMP, Paint.NET or Photoscape that perform most of the functions you’ll need, without adding to your budget.

How do I learn?

There are many ways to develop the skills you need. You could take an adult education course, join a local camera club, buy a ‘how to’ book or simply look online for sites that offer advice to beginners.

Of course, it may be some time before you feel confident enough to share your work with a wider audience. Then it will be up to you whether you become a BBC Weather Watcher, an entrant for ‘Amateur Photographer of the Year’ or someone who simply loves to share their work with family and friends.

by Kate McLelland

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

Green Fields Farm Shop or Supp

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• Fresh Bread • Milk, Tea & Coffee • Wenlock Edge, Fordhall Farm, Malcolm Wickstead’s • Huge Range of Cheese and Deli Products & Buttercross Meats • Beers, Wines & Ciders • Vegetables, Herbs, Salads, Fruits & Nuts • Rice, Pasta and Sauces • Home Made Cakes & • Special Dietary Products Goodies & much more...

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We have the skills and expertise to be able to project manage your entire installation from start to finish

Whether its a new kitchen or bathroom you are looking for we offer a complete package for our customers including any building work, plasterers, tilers, electricians and plumbers Local Company with Over 21 Years Experience

Call Sal T: 01952 610999 M: 07976 467 830 www.kitchensbyrandr.co.uk R&R Services Ltd, Unit B4, Stafford Park 15, Telford TF3 3BB

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A Home

WITH CHARACTER What about woodwork?

There’s more to interior style than eye-catching accessories.

Consider introducing an appealing sense of charm and character with these interesting ideas.

Is your home lacking in an indefinable something? Has it lost its period features?

Would it benefit from a dash of gravitas, some appealing detailing or maybe a larger intervention that restores authenticity or aids functionality? While wallpaper, paint, furniture and window treatments can go a long way towards creating a beautiful interior, they can’t solve every problem. Sometimes it is worth digging a little deeper and considering some more architectural alterations – though they don’t necessarily have to cost a fortune.

Here are a few suggestions.

Improve your floors

In many a living room that lacks storage, the answer is easy: build across the recesses either side of the fireplace, with cupboards below and display shelving above. Functional and good looking – and the same goes for alcove shelving elsewhere, window seats, wardrobes and other forms of built-in joinery (even kitchen and bathroom units). As with mouldings, however, do take the time to consider how these additions work with your home overall, so that they complement it in terms of both scale and detailing. And, naturally enough, if you are the proud owner of completely inappropriate built-in storage or seating, you might want to plan for removing and replacing them when possible.

You can buy panelling off the peg or, as here, made bespoke to suit your room. Price varies, Titchmarsh & Goodwin: 01473 252158; www.titchmarsh-goodwin.co.uk.

If you have original timber boards beneath your floor coverings, you are very lucky. And if they are in good condition, luckier still. Sanding them back, then staining and/or oiling them, is a relatively straightforward procedure for a competent DIYer who is willing to hire the right equipment (don’t forget lots of sandpaper and a face mask) and spend the time – or you can employ a professional. If the boards are in poor condition, renovation is possible to an extent, or you might consider replacing them with reclaimed boards that match the style of your home.

Homes built between the late 19th century and the middle of the 20th often feature colourful, patterned geometric or encaustic tiles, generally along the hallway and garden path.

Even if they are discoloured or damaged, chances are the tiles are repairable. Find the right specialist to sort them out, and the results will be dramatic.

Think about mouldings From skirting to ceiling roses, door surrounds to dados, mouldings are the building blocks of a home, contributing enormously to its overall look.

Getting them right is not always straightforward; it is worth researching carefully, as they should correspond in scale and design to the age and style of your architecture. Modern replicas are often available, but sometimes it is necessary to go to a specialist, and this is not cheap. How easy they are to alter will depend very much on your individual circumstances – but this is definitely a project to bear in mind if you are considering renovation work.

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Another element of a home that can easily be overlooked is your doors.

You might never think about them from one year to the next but, in fact, replacing poor quality or badly designed interior doors with beautiful ones is a major enhancement. In a period home you might seek out reclaimed examples or find well-made reproductions; you could also decide whether it would be a good idea to paint them or, conversely, strip them (the same goes for wooden shutters, if you possess them).

While on the subject of woodwork, might panelling of some form enhance a room or hallway? It comes in a wide variety of styles, from Jacobean to contemporary, and is relatively easy to fit – especially if your walls are straight, smooth and dry.

Get the lighting right There are two reasons for improving your built-in lighting – either the illumination within the rooms is inadequate or imbalanced, or the look of the fittings themselves could be improved. You might decide to be discreet and opt for minimal downlighters in the ceiling, choose simple wall lights or versatile LED strips, or go for full-on drama with huge, eye-catching chandeliers; either way, plan this well and you will love your new look.

All in the details

Harrogate Victorian pattern floor tiles in traditional red, black and white, £96.32, Original Style: 01392 473000; www.originalstyle.com.

Cupboard knobs, door and window furniture, light switches, plug sockets, even the humble pull cord – such small details build up into a big picture of your home which make an enormous difference to your perception of it. If you have cheap plastic light switches, for example, you can have them swapped quite easily (and at relatively little expense) for swish, upmarket ones which are not only lovely to look at but also pleasant to touch every time you use them.

The same goes for door and window furniture: think, for example, how different your front door would look with a gorgeous, matching set of letterbox, bell and numbers.

by Katherine Sorrell

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Open Mon-Sat 9am - 4pm ALL PRICES FULLY FITTED

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Give Your Kitchen A new kitchen doesn't always have to be a complete refit - have you considered giving your current kitchen a unique makeover instead?

WHO WE ARE? With over 20 years’ combined experience in the bespoke kitchen and makeover industry, we know what unique looks like. Excellent value for money, seamless project management, maximum productivity and we’re local. In short - less cost, less hassle, less disruption and available when you need us.

Everyone is UNIQUE and this should be reflected in their

BEFORE

A UNIQUE MAKEOVER

kitchens, so all our doors and cabinets are made to measure, combined with hundreds of style and colour combinations.

We offer everything to achieve the perfect finish.

WHAT IS A MAKEOVER? Kitchen makeovers have become a popular choice for homeowners in recent years. We can transform your tired kitchen into a stunning, fresh, exciting room in an average of just 1-2 days.

The comparisons are real - consider an average size, bespoke new kitchen to be between £6-8000 (at least) and take over a week to install, with a lot of mess and hassle in between. Compare that to one of our incredible makeovers which could be up to HALF THE PRICE and installed in as little as 1-2 days! We can do as much or as little as you require, from just changing the doors or worktops, right through to a brand new high end kitchen.

AFTER

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE, RELAXED SURVEY!

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

As seen on C4’s tion Restora n Ma

Installation of Fires & Stoves W CALL NO UR YO TO GET NER R LOG BU !

FITTED

ALPINE

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Call Lee on 01952 276417 or 07813 921907 E: lee.alpine@yahoo.co.uk

DDFlue Linings DDLog Burners DDStoves DDChimney Work DDRoof Work

The installation of all Wood Burning Stoves or other Solid Fuel Burning Appliances MUST comply with building regulations, HETAS installers are qualified fitters who can self-certify their own work, ensuring the installation is safe and legal.

Safely Access Your Loft! for only

£399

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This price is for a standard height ceiling with an 8ft drop, width 22-30” Manufactured to ISO 9002 Standard

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convenient and safe way to access your loft.

♦♦Each ladder has a 10

year parts guarantee and can be installed in approx. 2-3 hours.

♦♦We offer a loft boarding

service if required at an additional cost.

The Local Distributor & Installer for For more information visit: www.stira.co.uk

CALL TO ARRANGE A FREE QUOTE

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Don't move... improve!

Create that extra living space that you and your family deserve with one of our fabulous orangeries designed to suit you and your growing family's needs

THE COMPLETE HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANY At R&R Services we specialise in creating that perfect living space within your existing home.

Your garage could be converted in as little as 2 weeks into that extra room that you have always promised yourself.

• Orangeries • Garage Conversions

Maybe an office, playroom or even a man cave for your biggest child!

• High Quality Secure Windows • Beautiful Composite Doors

Its only a phone call away!

Call Rob T: 01952 610999 M: 07703 270177

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• Bring the Outdoors Inside with our Gorgeous Bi-fold Doors

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F I R E

Aquaspark can supply and install your bathroom Visit our photo gallery at www.aquasparkservices.co.uk

Domestic Electrical and Plumbing Work Undertaken Offering a reliable, friendly and professional service by a fully insured Part P registered Installer

For a Free estimate call Neil on 07976 097598 or 01952 605996 Email:neil@aquasparkservices.com www.aquasparkservices.co.uk

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Choose from a wide range of Fires and Surrounds Authorised Dealer for: • Paragon Fires • Montpellier Marble • Gazco and Stovax • Worcester Marble • Esse and many more...

• Wonderfire Premier

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One of the finest Showrooms in Shropshire

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Castle Trading Estate, Holyhead Road, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9NP

T: 01952 620189

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Design Showroom We've been continuously busy with kitchen and bedroom projects of all nature, from completely new redesign configuration, through to our luxury kitchen reface option, work surface replacement, study room and fitted bedrooms.

FEATURING BRITISH AND GERMAN KITCHENS

sleek high gloss to sophisticated handless. We cater for all budgets from cost controlled to master class imperial.

New to our collections are our new German range by RotPunkt, as seen at 'Grand Designs'. Ultimate superior trend leaders.

You'll have a very different experience with us. We work with you to achieve the most cost effective solution without having to make drastic compromises.

Most customers have also insisted on us going back to design and install a new bathroom and ensuite for them, quite simply because of how delighted they've been with our kitchen design and installations.

We use reputable and trusted craftsman fitters that cover all aspects from tiling, plastering, electrical, plumbing, gas and flooring, all completed to regulation requirements. They're very courteous and respect your home. We also cover Building works i.e. internal wall removal.

We have so many testimonials in our showroom for your perusal and assurance, one of our values is that we are extremely personal with each individual project.

Recently completed kitchens

Look forward to welcoming you to our showroom and creating your dream kitchen, please also call on 01952 616166 for an initial home assessment visit.

Don't forget to click on our website, we have so many recently completed projects to view.

Come and touch, feel and sample our stunning displays. Become inspired and enlightened as well as being pleasantly surprised by the new possibilities available. One which needs to be mentioned and loved by so many is the sleek hidden bin system.

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Our styles range from smart traditional,

Dream Kitchens and bedrooms

We are also refurbishing our 2nd level showroom for our new fitted bedrooms, sliding wardrobes and bathroom displays, hope to be completed by Easter.

'Uniquely Designed Kitchens' Established 25 Years

New Exclusive GERMAN Kitchens

by Rot Punkt

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Complete project installation Electrics, Gas, Plumbing, Plastering, Tiling, Flooring (certified to regulation requirements)

Design Showroom: 33 Market Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6EL OPEN: Mon-Sat 9:30am - 5pm

Appointments after 5pm or Sundays by arrangement

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Tel: 01952 616166

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A.P.H Windows 01952 680441 • www.aphwindows.co.uk Manufacturers & Installers of High Quality • Fully Welded uPVC Windows, Doors & Conservatories • Internally Glazed with high Security Locks • Composite Doors • Garage Doors • Fascias, Soffits & Guttering • Building Extensions

Family Run Business Est 1981

Why Choose A.P.H Windows?

All uPVC products are made in our own factory Deal direct with the owner/ No pressure Salesmen Directly employed craftsmen / Full after sales service No deposit required Our showroom is full of ideas to help you decide on the style & design of your windows, doors and dream conservatory

Open 9-5.30pm Mon-Fri & 10-3pm Sat Unit H1, Halesfield 19, Telford TF7 4QT

Registered Company 16299

Unlock the Potential

IN YOUR HOME

P D Carpentry are a local company based in Telford who specialise in beautifully crafted, custom-made, bespoke carpentry and joinery work that can transform either your living or working environment.

Renovations have grown in popularity over the last few years as home owners pursue alternatives to the costly process of moving house.

If you are happy with the location of your home but wish the building itself was different, a renovation is a great way to really make your home your own. P D Carpentry can help bring your designs and visions into reality.

As well as renovations, P D Carpentry also specialise in fitted kitchens and bathrooms, custom doors and windows and wood laminate flooring.

With over 20 years' experience in the trade, you'll be hard pushed to find a carpenter and joiner who is more qualified to handle your job.

Whether you wish to upgrade your office or want to start a self-build home from scratch, put your faith in PD Carpentry to provide all the help you need for a perfect job.

DIrector Paul Darlington said, "Rest assured, when we complete a job for you, every last detail is tended to.

"No corners are cut and all work is finished to the highest standards of quality, fully guaranteed and built to last.

"Get the best out of your home with our help."

aphwindowsltd

Traditional Carpentry & Building Specialists

P D Carpentry All aspects of Carpentry and Joinery • Full Renovation • Extensions • New Build Projects • Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting Hand built (bespoke designs available) Oak • Wood & Laminate Flooring Garden Rooms • Wooden Windows & Doors • Skirtings & Architraves

Unlock the Potential in Your Home If you are happy with the location of your home but wish the building itself was different, a renovation is a great way to really make your home your own. We can help bring your designs and visions into reality.

Highly skilled local trades people with exceptional standards and attention to detail 2016 LABC Award Nominees

E: chippydizzy@aol.com / 07941 004 782

www.pdcarpentry.com

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When Those 'Golden Years'

ARE TARNISHED

BY STRESS

The expression ‘golden years’ refers to that period in our lives in between retirement and age-related physical decline, a time when we are supposed to enjoy the greatest quality of life. This view is supported by statistics: last year a survey of more than 300,000 adults by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that happiness and life satisfaction peaks between the ages of 65 and 79.

In addition to the higher levels of contentment we can expect at this age, many of us can look forward to a comfortable lifestyle. The ONS has also revealed that today’s millionaires are overwhelmingly likely to be from the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964), and 51% of people aged 55 or over in the UK claim to have upwards of £500,000 in total wealth.

There’s a general assumption that life is easier and sweeter in our later years and statistics do seem to suggest that once we pass the flinty milestone of middle age, most of us can look forward to some ‘golden years’. But while life is good for some, others may find the golden lifestyle they had hoped for becomes tarnished by unexpected responsibilities and stress.

Ironically, it seems that the older generation’s knack for acquiring wealth and property has been partly responsible for this situation. In these insecure economic times, many grownup children are staying on in the family home as they save for a place of their own, or relying on financial handouts to get by. Childcare may also be required, and however welcome that duty may be, no-one would deny that looking after young grandchildren can be tiring.

Often it’s not just the younger generation who are in need of help. People are living longer and it’s not unusual to find individuals in their 60s and 70s supporting their elderly parents, sometimes with full-time care.

When family members experience illness, disability or financial problems, it’s natural to want to help, but in our rush to support our nearest and dearest it’s easy to ignore the fact that age is creeping up on us. The youthful resilience that once helped us cope with stress starts to ebb away, leaving us more vulnerable to its effects.

During a recent study, the Harvard Medical School found that stress has a powerful effect on the human body. When we are stressed the part of the brain that processes emotions such as fear and anger sends out instructions to the body to release the white blood cells (used to fight infection and injury). These cells cause inflammation of the arteries and this can lead to angina, heart attacks and strokes if the stress is allowed to continue.

Other potentially harmful hormones, equally damaging in the long term, are also released during stressful episodes. Research now suggests that too much stress can suppress the immune system, lead to depression and even shorten lives.

Signs of stress can include feeling overwhelmed, guilty, lonely and constantly anxious, as well as lacking interest in activities

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you have previously enjoyed. You may also feel constantly fatigued, or become easily irritated. Physical changes can include significant changes in weight, headaches and neck or lower back pain.

Of course, if family members are dependent upon you for support, it may not be possible to change your situation, but following the steps below may help: • Ask for help from friends and family – don’t wait for it to be offered.

• Do your best to get enough sleep and exercise.

• •.Set realistic goals by breaking large tasks up into small ones.

• If you’re worried about your finances, ask family members to contribute, or check out any state benefits that may be available.

• If you are a full-time carer, research what help is available on a local level, including groups where you can meet others in a similar situation.

• Keep in regular touch with family and friends.

• Make time each week to do something that you enjoy.

• Consider meditation relaxation.

or

mindfulness

exercises

to

aid

If none of this helps, the next step should be to visit your doctor to explain how you feel. If family members are depending on you, you’ll need to stay mentally and physically strong, so don’t be afraid to use all the medical and practical resources that are available to you.

Fortunately, even in these days of austerity and local service cuts there are still organisations you can turn to for help.

Try Independent Age (www.independentage.org) or Age UK (www.ageuk.org.uk) to pick up some valuable information and advice.

Sharing your feelings and concerns with others is an important first step. Hopefully it won’t be long before you find the support you need, making your life less stressful and bringing you a little closer to those golden years you so richly deserve.

by Kate McLelland

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Quality Bespoke Joinery, Wood Machining and Specialist Moulding Service

And Make It Work For You

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Conservatories • Entrance Porches Patio Doors • Internal & External Doors & Frames Sash & Traditional Windows • Staircases and much more...

ALL HANDMADE ON SITE

BEFORE

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PACKAGES

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FROM

We will fit you a loft ladder and hatch, flooring and lighting in less than a day Quick, clean efficient, Fully insured and guaranteed AFTER

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Celebrating 34 Years in Business

Est 1982

Shropshire’s first choice for ‘A’ Rated Replacement Windows, Conservatories and Doors Approved Profiles

Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 4:30pm

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E: sales@trotfieldwindows.co.uk www.trotfieldwindows.co.uk

PVCu Brilliant White, Woodgrain Replacement Windows • Doors • Conservatories Leaded, Stained or Georgian Glass Night Ventilation • Internally Glazed for Security 15 Year Insurance Backed Guarantee Manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9002

(Certificate No FM 30164 - Quality Assurance Scheme, severe Weather Rated to British Standards)

Impressive Showroom at: 1 Madeley Road, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7PP

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SHAW CLEAN Superb Cleaning

Clea ning of Soft Furnishings a nd Hard Surfaces A Sure Clean of Quality & Excellence • CARPETS • STONE • UPHOLSTERY • TILE & GROUT • LEATHER • WOOD • RUGS • DRIVEWAYS • CURTAINS • PATIOS • MATTRESSES • DECKING • STAIN REMOVAL & PROTECTION

“ Tim Shaw recommended & used by leading home furnishing retailers since 1997.”

T: 0800 612 8817 M: 07976 559 072 E: timshaw@shawclean.co.uk FREE advice, quotes and fully insured.

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DOMESTIC / COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL

OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE SBS Torch on Felts Fibreglass Roofing with 15-20 Year Guarantee Repairs - All Work Fully Guaranteed Free Estimates All Guttering Work Undertaken uPVC Fascias & Soffits

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HOME SERVICES

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After

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No Job too big or small we do it all!

A GREAT WAY TO IMPROVE THE LOOK OF YOUR HOME! For more details and a no obligation estimate then call Clint on:

01952 406171 / 07973 333323

View our gallery of work on our Website and Facebook

e: info@telfordseamlessgutters.com www.tsgroofing.co.uk

PLUMBER A Watson (ACIPHE) Registered Plumber

Home Improvements & Maintenance

Full Installation of Kitchens & Bathrooms - Including all Plumbing, Tiling (floor & wall), Electrics & Gas as required For a no obligation quotation

Andy on

01952 529765 68 Barn Road, Shifnal Email: mwats@blueyonder.co.uk

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For a FREE estimate call: 07714 760 244 or 01952 605311 69

DARWIN GLASS & GLAZING

Complete Glass and Glazing Service ;; 24hr Boarding Up Service ;; Broken Glass Replaced ;; Same Day Repair ;; Replacement Double Glazed Units ;; Secondary Glazing ;; uPVC Windows & Locks ;; Window and Door Maintenance ;; Glass & Mirrors Cut to Size ;; Mirror Etching ;; Safety Filming for Glass

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Painting & Decorating

W. E. Dunne Interior & Exterior Work No Job Too Big or Small Over 30 Years Experience City & Guilds Qualified FREE Estimates Contact: Will

Dunne

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4 Kingston Road, Trench, Telford TF2 7HT

There’s no job too small so just call 07973 612 222

We undertake any work around the House & Home We provide a reliable & friendly service at a competitive price

CCTV

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PACKAGE FROM

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Property Maintenance Fitted Bathrooms & Kitchens Electrical Work Slabbing & Paving Plumbing Carpentry Decking Painting Ground Works Roofing Brick & Block Work Plastering & Insurance Work Home Audio Visual Solutions CCTV & Security

£495 Inclusive of Fitting

Visit our website to view photos of some of our latest work

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T: 01952 201180

M: 07973 612 222

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HOME SERVICES

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For Product Information or for a FREE Estimate Call

STEWART or KEVAN SUTHERLAND on: 07454 017249 or 01952 403179 We offer a price promise to beat any ‘like for like’ quote on upholstery or carpets (economy or deluxe clean).

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Protect Yourself Property fraud is on the increase and can be difficult to spot. Your property is more at risk if: • You’ve been a victim of identity theft.

• You rent out your property.

• You are not resident in the UK. • Your property is not occupied or is empty for long periods.

• You don’t have a mortgage on the property.

• Your property isn’t registered with Land Registry.

• If your marriage or relationship has broken down.

If your property is registered at Land Registry, you can take some simple steps to protect your property from being fraudulently sold or mortgaged: 1. Make sure your details are up-to-date: If your contact details are out of date then Land Registry cannot contact you. Land Registry allows three addresses to be registered against your property. These can include a postal address, email address and an address abroad. Having up-todate contact details means Land Registry can contact you with any queries or activity on your property.

FROM PROPERTY FRAUD

It is also important to ensure that your name is correct too.

If you change your name by marriage or divorce, let Land Registry know so that the property register can be updated.

2. Register for the Property Alert Service: This free service from Land Registry is designed to alert you if certain activity occurs on your monitored properties, i.e. someone tries to put a mortgage on your property. This allows you to be fully informed at all times and take immediate action if necessary. You can get alerts for up to 10 properties so this is a great free service, particularly for second home owners and landlords.

3. Apply for a Restriction on your property: You can apply to have a restriction entered on to the title register of the property which restricts the registration of a transfer or mortgage unless a solicitor or conveyancer has certified that the person who signed the transfer or mortgage deed is the registered owner of the property.

If you live at the property the Land Registry fee for putting a restriction on a property is £40.00. If you do not live at the property then Land Registry do not charge a fee for the restriction.

For more information contact Sarah Clinton, specialist property lawyer, at Parry Carver Solicitors on 01952 641291 or email sarah.clinton@parrycarver.co.uk

Free Will Writing Service Parry Carver Solicitors are supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Free Will Writing Service, which is available for those aged 55 and over.

Whether you are looking to make your first Will or update an existing one, it’s important that you properly plan your financial affairs to ensure your loved ones are looked after.

Talk to us at Parry Carver today about having your Will written for free, for that extra peace of mind.

7 Church Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1BX

The Forum, Victoria Road, Shifnal TF11 8FE

Tel: 01952 641 291

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Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm Sat 9am - 12pm

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm Sat by appointment

Authorised & regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority - Parry Carver SRA 71413

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EASTER IS COMING! My message to you is repetitive BUT is so important: 1. MAKE A WILL. Ensure your life’s work goes to the people you love.

2. APPOINT LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY. Have you considered what happens if a family member is unable to manage their affairs (Alzheimer’s, Dementia) Do not leave it too late. The courts are expensive and time consuming.

Already got a Will? Have you a plan for your funeral in place?

Claim your FREE FUNERAL PLAN - call or email for more details (no obligation).

Lets keep the momentum going for 2017.

Contact Alistair at ACW Wills and Estates Limited on

07768 643225 or 01952 670534 email: alistair@acwwillsandestates.co.uk www.acwwillsandestates.co.uk We will offer you friendly guidance and advice in plain English.

Here to help you and your family.

Compliant with the IPW Code of Practice

2 Hour Dry Cleaning Available on most main line items

Masters of Professional Dry-Cleaning & Laundry

; Curtain Cleaning

; Bridal & Evening Wear

; Laundry Service

; Repairs & Alterations

; Ironing Service

; Clean & Reproof Horse Blankets & Rugs

; Oriental Rugs

; Reproof & Waterproof Ski Wear

We also clean: Duvets, Pillows, Mattress Toppers & Mattress Protectors

SPECIAL OFFERS

5 Shirts Cleaned & Pressed for only £8 5 Garments Cleaned & Pressed for only £20 (excludes silks, linens and specialist items)

50% OFF Curtain & Loose Cover Cleaning

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T&C's apply - please ask in store for full details

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Ways to Reduce 'Hidden' Spending There are the obvious ways to save money, such as using comparison websites or cancelling an unused gym membership, but what about the ‘hidden’ money pits that drain your cash in a less evident way?

Three areas immediately spring to mind – food, cars and technology – all essential parts of life but ones that can seriously deplete your financial reserves. So what can you do to stem the flow of cash, start to pay off your debts, or save towards something special such as retirement or a family holiday?

Food shopping

According to Love Food Hate Waste, £13 billion of edible food was wasted by households across the UK in 2015, equating to 7.3 million tonnes. One of the issues is that people don’t plan their food shopping, and overestimate how much their household needs.

Although it’s a very convenient way to shop, supermarkets encourage overspending with so-called ‘deals’ and careful placement of goods around the store. This can result in food wastage as consumers are encouraged to buy more than they need – a particular danger if you also shop when you’re hungry.

By planning your meals ahead (even for just a week), making a list and sticking to it, you’ll have more control over your household budget and be able to make regular savings. Shopping for fruit and vegetables at local market stalls can also be a cheaper option – the produce will be fresher and you’ll be supporting your local economy.

Cars

An essential part of everyday life for most people, running a car is expensive and constitutes a significant chunk of the annual budget. So although you may already be resigned to spending a small fortune on your car, have you looked closely at all the costs?

You can reduce the outlay on insurance, petrol and servicing, making smaller savings over a number of areas.

Insurance premiums The ever-increasing cost of insurance is a particular bugbear for motorists. On top of the annual increase in premiums, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has also risen from 5% to 6%, making insuring your car even more expensive.

Although there’s nothing you can do about IPT, if you plan in advance and can afford to pay in one lump sum rather than by monthly direct debit, you’ll save money in the long-run. It’s

SO YOU CAN SAVE MONEY OR PAY OFF DEBT

also worthwhile looking at the level of cover your current policy provides, and whether it’s still appropriate.

Maybe you’ve included one of your children on the policy, for example, but if they don’t drive the car regularly, is it really necessary when you could always insure them on a temporary basis if needed?

To further reduce premiums, try: • Increasing your level of voluntary excess.

• Having an immobiliser or approved tracking device fitted.

• Taking advantage of multi-car discounts if you have more than one car in the household.

Fuel Fuel is usually the largest cost for motorists, and one of the best ways to save is to alter your driving habits. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and reducing your speed on the motorway, if only by a few miles per hour, will help you save.

You can check the price of local petrol online using PetrolPrices. com, and plan ahead so you’re not forced into buying expensive fuel at motorway service stations en route. Making sure your tyres are at the correct pressure, and reducing unnecessary weight in the car, will also help.

Servicing and MOT Package deals on servicing are available on new and used cars, and although it may seem a large outlay at first, they can offer long-term savings. As far as MOTs are concerned, you can save the cost of a re-test just by carrying out a few simple checks before taking the car in, such as tyre tread depth and light bulbs.

Phones and technology

Most people don’t question the fact that they have a landline, but do you really need one? If you naturally reach for your mobile to make a call and could manage without a home phone, you’ll make a significant saving on line rental and call costs.

If you prefer to keep the landline, maybe you could save on the cost of your mobile phone. With so many competitive pay-asyou-go deals around, it’s worthwhile checking them against your contract. Also, don’t forget about recycling any old phones to raise extra cash.

The mobile phone and broadband market is so competitive that simply by contacting your provider and saying you want to leave, you’ll probably be offered a better deal just to retain your business.

Also consider whether: • You consistently exceed your data or minutes - you’re probably paying more than you need in additional charges, and could save money by choosing a deal with a larger allowance.

• You need a fast broadband speed, or if a cheaper ‘standard’ broadband package would suffice.

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OF 32 HISTORIC STEAM MACHINES THROUGH IRONBRIDGE GORGE

An eclectic collection of over 30 machines will take part in a challenging road run around the Ironbridge Gorge on Saturday, 13th May when engines and drivers will be tested with steep climbs and gentle descents.

Fodens and Fowlers. Some of these engines are especially rare, particularly The Chief, a huge early Victorian ploughing engine, as well as the Lord Doverdale, one of the last commercially working steam road engines. The only surviving Agri Tractor from the six originally built will also be joining the Road Run along with the Gold Medal Tractor, which took part in the Land’s End to John O’Groats race.

It will set out from Blists Hill Victorian Town, where they will also be ‘in steam’ on Sunday 14th May for all to see. The spectacular Steam Road Run will visit many of the Museum’s sites and historic monuments in The Gorge.

Many of the drivers will be wearing Victorian costume and some will be pulling period living vans and tractors. The crews and engines will also be judged by roving assessors on their historical accuracy, time keeping and even crew cleanliness.

Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the spectacular Steam Road Run will visit many of the Museum’s sites and historic monuments in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

All the engines will be available to view on Sunday, 14th May to visitors at Blists Hill Victorian Town where steam enthusiasts get to meet the crews and see the magnificent machines.

The 32 steam machines will include a variety of makes and types ranging from traction engines and steam lorries to road locomotives and ploughing engines with Sentinels,

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Children's Parties Keep the fun levels up and your stress levels down with our top party tips.

Outdoor parties Most kids love a treasure hunt, and it ties in well with a pirate, knights or princess party. You could leave a series of clues leading to one big stash of small prizes to split (chocolate coins tend to go down well). Or you could hide sweets, trinkets and other mini prizes around the garden. Just make sure you keep a few extras to hand, to avoid any tears.

Once they’ve found the treasure, you could: • Have a water pistol fight.

• Challenge the kids to an obstacle course.

• Hold a mini-Olympics, complete with ‘real’ medals.

• Set up a tin can alley, or a game of skittles.

Parties for craft-loving children If your child loves nothing more than creating a new work of art, why not dedicate the party to ‘making stuff’? Depending on the age of the children, you could: • Make masks out of paper plates, feathers, stickers, glitter and so on.

• Paint pots or trinket boxes.

• Decorate plates or mugs with porcelain pens.

• Raid the recycling box to make robots, spaceships or monsters.

Make sure you tell parents that the children will need old clothes or painting aprons. And bear in mind that paint may not have dried by the time the party finishes, so you’ll have to deliver the artwork at a later date.

Parties for pre-teens Pre-teens may prefer to head out somewhere with a couple of friends. If they do want a party though, you could:

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• Host a sleepover, complete with movie, popcorn and a chocolate fountain.

• Hold a fashion show. Just raid some charity shops and let kids loose on the clothes with fabric pens, glitter and badges.

• Have a disco party, with glow sticks, a glitter ball and a danceoff.

Parties that let you take it easy If this all sounds like a bit too much work, you could turn to the professionals. From hiring a children’s entertainer to heading to a soft-play centre, there are plenty of options to choose from. And they’re often not as expensive as you might think.

Some companies offer a full package including entertainment, food and a party bag, which can actually work out around the same price as you’d pay to buy it all yourself.

Alternatively, you could let your child choose two or three friends to take out for the day. Head to the zoo, trampoline park, cinema, theme park, or just out for a picnic.

Top tips for a successful party: • Don’t invite too many people. A good rule of thumb is to only invite one or two more than the age of your child. So if your son is turning five, you might want to invite six or seven children. However, it is a very rough guide, as all children are different.

• Consider how many children there are in the class or friendship group. Inviting 12 of the 14 girls in your daughter’s class could cause a lot of upset.

• Don’t overwhelm your child. Younger children may struggle with lots of excited guests, loud music and bright lights. Try to create a safe, quiet space where they can retreat if they need to.

• Don’t feel you have to spend a fortune. Often the simpler, cheaper parties are the ones that children love the best.

• Rope in as many helpers as you can!

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We recruit and train volunteers, who are usually parents themselves, who then visit the families for a few hours each week offering friendship, advice, emotional and practical support.

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Replacing ultra-successful cars is never easy for a manufacturer. But when the model you’re refreshing has been at the top of the sales charts in its class for every single one of the years it has been on sale, that task becomes all the more difficult.

And that’s the challenge Audi has faced with the Q5. The midsized model has been the brand’s best-selling SUV since it went on sale in 2008, finding an incredible 1.6 million homes across the world. This is the refreshed off-roader, charged with continuing that impressive feat. Built at the manufacturer’s most advanced ‘smart factory’ in Mexico, it’s been packed with clever technology, features revised engines and a fresh look that the maker hopes will continue to win over buyers. But has it done enough to steer buyers away from new pretenders to its crown, like the Jaguar F-Pace?

Looks and image

Well, it certainly has the looks. The new Q5 may be a little less flashy than its Jaguar rival, but that smart new octagonal nose, dramatic headlights and sharp body creases all serve to give it fantastic presence on the road. That’s helped by a wonderfully squat stance and perfect proportions. The only thing that jars is the fake exhaust-like trim on the rear bumper.

Inside the quality is clear. Solid, good quality materials are everywhere and the leather seats, which are standard across the range, are comfortable and perfectly adjustable. It’s easy to get settled behind the wheel too, with plenty of space around the driver and logically placed controls for the fabulous multimedia system.

There’s also a three-zone climate control system, an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system, and the optional virtual cockpit, which replaces the dials with a 12.3-inch high resolution display which can switch between dials or a full screen satnav display.

Space and practicality

The new Q5 is bigger and wider than its predecessor – but still 90kg lighter. Inside there’s more headroom and rear kneeroom, while boot space is up 10 litres to 550 litres with the rear seats in place and 1,550 litres with them down. Two adults will sit comfortably in the back, but a large transmission tunnel seriously eats into rear legroom for anything larger than a small child in the middle seat.

Safety systems are plentiful, though. Buyers can opt for active lane assist, pre-sense assistance which helps detect if a crash is imminent and can apply the brakes for you, and cross-traffic

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assistance at the rear that will help when pulling out of parking spaces. In slow moving traffic it’s even partly autonomous, slowing down and speeding up in jams while keeping you in your lane.

What’s under the bonnet?

There are three engine options to pick from – but the best seller, and our pick of the bunch, is the 187bhp, 400Nm, 2.0-litre TDI, which will account for 60 per cent of sales in the UK. This comes as standard with a clever new Quattro Ultra all-wheel drive system that can switch seamlessly between two and four-wheel drive automatically. This makes the car more efficient without losing out on traction. Fuel economy is 56.5mpg with emissions of 132g/km. It’s the quickest SUV in its class too, hitting 60mph in 7.7 seconds and going on to a top speed of 135mph.

A 2.0-litre TFSI petrol option with 250bhp is also available.

It’s capable of returning 40.9mpg and emits 157g/km. A feisty 3.0-litre V6 TDi completes the line-up, producing 284bhp and a stonking 620Nm of torque.

Behind the wheel

The new Q5 is quite simply brilliant to drive. We tested the car on a variety of terrain, from motorways to cities and beaches to dirt tracks; it took them all in its stride. On the road it’s quiet, refined and accomplished, while in the grit it was surefooted and secure.

The revised 2.0-litre diesel engine is punchy enough for a car of this size and works brilliantly when combined with the 7-speed S-tronic gearbox. We did find the automatic tripped itself up on a couple of occasions, stuttering a little as it looked for a gear, but overall it’s by far and away the best choice of transmission.

Value for money

Audi has packed the Q5 with plenty of standard goodies including leather seats, a self-parking system, powered boot and a drive select system that lets you switch between sporty and more comfortable settings.

Verdict

Audi has moved the game on with its new Q5 but not ruined a recipe that has won it so many admirers. Stylish, comfortable and great to drive, it’s now packed with even more clever technology and features. With best in class performance and economy, and some highly tempting optional extras, we’d be very surprised if any of its rivals managed to usurp it at the top of the sales charts any time soon.

by James Baggott

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Those of you hoping this was BMW’s M7 need to look away now. Although this may be the fastest BMW the German firm has ever made, if you’re after a fire-breathing, full-blooded M car, the M760Li will leave you a little disappointed. You see, it may have that fabled tri-colour badge on its boot, but this isn’t cut from the same cloth as an M2, M3 or M4. BMW says that’s because this is a car for buyers with something of a split personality.

One moment they may be keen on a country road assault so they can enjoy the glorious V12, the next they might want to kick back and relax in the massaging seats and just cruise along.

Looks and image The 7 Series has long been a luxury choice for the type of buyer who still enjoys driving, though – and the M760Li is the epitome of that. With several driving modes to choose from, sporty drivers are well catered for as throttle response is quickened, gear changes swifter and the whole car feels more taught and agile in bends when its sport setting is active. Flick back to the comfort setting and it’s a different story – mellower, more relaxed, it eases over bumps and floats along beautifully.

It’s an impressive dichotomy.

The looks of the M760Li won’t be for everyone, though. There are some gaudy chrome touches and in the matt grey it looks, dare we say it, a little common. Inside, however, it’s a wonderful place to spend time. Buyers in the UK will predominantly drive themselves, but for those that do get chauffeured around the back seats are arguably more comfortable than up front. There are multimedia screens to enjoy, cushioned headrests and massaging, reclining seat backs.

Space and practicality

The 7 Series does feel a little smaller in the rear than rivals from Mercedes and Audi, though. Up front the driving position is a little cosseting too, with controls wrapped around you, but it’s easy to get settled and comfortable.

What’s under the bonnet?

BMW made a lot of noise about it being 30 years since they

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installed a V12 engine in their 7 Series at the launch. And since that first unit arrived in 1987 in the 7 Series, the 12-cylinder lump has doubled in power. The 2017 6.6-litre unit now boasts a whopping 601bhp, a staggering 800Nm of torque and is capable of propelling it to 60mph in just 3.6 seconds. That gives it the impressive title of the fastest accelerating BMW ever made – not bad for a model that’s not even a ‘proper’ M car. All that grunt does mean you’ll pay at the pumps; the M760Li will return 22.1mpg and emits 294g/km.

Behind the wheel

The BMW is a true Jekyll and Hyde car with distinct personalities behind the wheel. We tried the M760Li on the track first.

Although the long sweeping bends and snooker table smooth surfaces weren’t going to show off the car in anything other than the best light, it was incredibly swift for such a lump.

That V12 makes a pleasingly sound and while there may be some body roll, it’s not too intrusive and, for a car of this size, actually rather impressive in the way it’s kept under control. It’s all helped by four-wheel drive that has a rear wheel drive bias when it’s needed. The steering is a little light in the comfort setting, though, especially for track work, but flick it into sport and it’s far better.

Value for money

At £132,310, you’d expect to get some goodies thrown in, and fortunately you do. Lightweight 20-inch alloys, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system and Car Play are included, as is an Advanced Parking System, adaptive LED headlights, a headup display, and massaging seats. There’s even rear-seat entertainment and a panoramic glass sunroof provided too.

How very generous. Naturally there’s an extensive options list.

Executive lounge seating to make rear passengers even more comfortable, night vision and BMW laser headlights are just a few of those you can tick.

Verdict

For petrol heads, the fact BMW perseveres with a V12 is a revelation. In a world where downsizing is the buzzword, it seems hard to believe that a manufacturer would launch a 6.6-litre petrol drinking lump. Although the market for it will be small, we’re still very glad it has. OK, so this might not be the M7 that many performance BMW fans crave, but it’s as close to it as we’re going to get. It’s great fun to drive, sumptuously luxurious and wonderfully relaxing when you want it to be and all in, a very competent and exciting 7 Series indeed.

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South Africa’s highest range almost defies imagination. Named Drakensberg, or Dragon Mountain, known to the Zulus as Barrier of Spears, it forms the eastern section of the Great Escarpment, a pristine wilderness laced in waterfalls and challenging trails, while on the Sani Pass at 2,874 metres the highest pub in Africa lures day visitors with mulled wine and breathtaking views.

But to stand on the ‘roof of Africa’, one must tackle the hairraising drive up to the pass. Copper-coloured antelopes graze quietly on the slopes while fresh water springs gurgle on the rocks. Baboons plod around, baring their teeth to protect their young. At the Good Hope Centre, taxi drivers call out ‘one more customer, just one more’.

Beyond the border post, a no man’s land heads up to the pass and the kingdom of Lesotho on the other side. It’s a mere ribbon of road where four-wheel drives rattle and jerk high above a fast dwindling valley. The track still glows like molten gold in places, more tortuous as you climb, littered with rocks and stones and lined with warning signs. Towering boulders send shivers down your spine but there’s nowhere to stop.

One last three point turn and you are there, having gained over 1,300 metres in altitude, fighting for breath in the thin air and almost blown away by ferocious winds and vertiginous views.

It’s like the Grand Canyon say the rangers, but everyone heads straight to the Sani Top chalet, teetering all forlorn on the very edge of the escarpment. In this rustic lodge, old letters and

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photographs mingle with car adverts, shot on the spot but no one knows how, and there are board games to while away the time, carvings, wall hangings and beads to bargain for, and skis and boots lined up on a rack, just in case. Locals talk of dragons, bush men, rock art and over 2,000 species of plants and 300 of birds. Visitors can stay the night in a luxury African hut or share basic facilities while listening to frightening tales from seasoned backpackers. There’s plenty of Maluti beer to liven up the evening but above the bar, a sign reminds one and all that ‘It’s tough at the top’.

Winters are for skiing, summers for trekking across vast open spaces, perhaps climbing Thabana Ntlenyana, the highest peak at 3,482 metres, or hiking to Tugela, the world’s second highest waterfall with a total drop of 947 metres.

But most visitors just drive up for a taste of adventure and a hearty reward of steaming home-made soup and mountain trout. The view from the window is fantastic but out on the heath, there are wild carnations and black-faced orchids and lesser kestrels swooping down on invisible prey. Far below, slopes roll down to the valley floor, a soft velvety carpet in shades of purple, pink and gold.

Sometimes a few day-trippers venture into Lesotho, just minutes away, to sit by the fire in a village hut, drink sorghum beer from a communal mug and make friends with Angora goats and children smothered up in blankets. It feels like another planet, bitingly cold, but the highest pub in Africa soon calls you back while at the foot of the mighty Drakensberg, a heavenly valley glows in the late afternoon sun, sprinkled with pink feathery blossom and yellow-wood trees.

by Solange Hando

MOTORS & LEISURE

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This piece was inspired by a video of a driver doing something earthshatteringly stupid - and the internet is full of this stuff. Though worth a chuckle, they serve as a reminder to avoid such people.

My top 5: 5.

The car trailing a pump nozzle and 3m of hose from its filler cap. Like you didn’t hear some sort of bang as it snapped off the pump?

6.

The 4 x 4 driver who exits, via a tight left-hander, a car-wash set on a bank. They floor it, shoot off the road and roll over-and-over down the bank.

Pity you wasted your money on that premium wash eh?

7.

Those classic instances of tail-gating over a rising bollard, which is designed to stop such an act and has signs saying so. Still, some drivers think it doesn’t apply to them, until their transport is lifted three feet off the ground.

8.

How difficult can it be to drive into a workshop with an inspection pit? Line the car up and drive slowly in.

Alternatively, speed in at a crazy angle and jam the car sideways down the pit.

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Top place must go to the video that prompted this piece.

Taken by the dashcam of a car waiting to fill-up at a petrol station, it shows a driver using a cigarette lighter to see how much fuel is in the tank, with predictable results. The dashcam driver, seeing the conflagration unfolding before their eyes, drove off before things really got out of hand, but presumably it didn’t turn out well.

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at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6.30-8pm Tue: Pushchair people 9.30am-12pm, Guitar lessons 4.30-7pm, Brownies 5.30-6.45pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Rangers 7-8.30pm Wed: WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight Watchers 5:30&7pm, Bollywood Dancing 6.45-8.30pm Thu: Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 7.30-9.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm.

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Church Aston Gardening Club meets the 3rd Mon monthly 8pm, Church Aston Church Hall. New Members welcome. Sylvia 01952 812092 Crafty Sew and Sews - we meet for sewing, knitting and other crafts at the Church Hall, Church Aston on Tuesdays from 2-4pm.

New members welcome.

Church Aston Thursday Club meet fortnightly Thu afternoon 2pm till 4pm, speakers, outings. Contact Sylvia 01952 402744 or 812092 at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon: 10-11am Zumba, 11.30-12.30 Beg. Pilates, 2-4pm U3A Sewing/Craft Grp (alt. wks), 7-10pm Whist Tue: 10-12 Tai Chi, 6.30-9.30pm Line Dancing Wed: 9.30-10.25 Easy Tone, 10.30-11.15 Kettle Bell Class, 4.30-4.30 Kids Dance Classes, 7-10pm Whist Thu: 2-4pm Whist, 6-8pm Cubs Fri: 2-4pm Tea dance, 4.15-6 Twinkle toe dance, 6-7 Beavers, 7-8 Scouts Sun: From 7pm Ballroom Dance Lessons

Dawley

Telford Hot Trax Radio Controlled Car Club - Meets every Wednesday at Dawley Social Club, King St, Telford TF4 2AG @ 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact: 07834 808943 Dawley Traditional Market - Every Friday, Meadow Rd car park. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Christian Fellowship, Christian Worship & Prayer for Healing, Sun 10:30am12pm at the Dawley Hse, 2 Burton St, Dawley TF4 2ES. Contact Giles Higgins 01952 272961 www.tcfonline.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon: 5-8pm Brownies & Rainbows, Tue: 9.30-11.30 - Stay & play groups for under 5’s Fri: 2-4pm - Computer Club (3rd Fri each mth) 9-12 Table Top Sale

Donnington

Players wanted - Tickled Pink Ukulele Band Practice nights Wednesdays Asda Donnington. Uke players needed Contact us at: tpinkukes@gmail.com or call 07939 021162 Oakengates Rangers Colts U11’s Football Club - are looking to recruit male and female players for the 2014/2015 season - if you are currently aged 10-11 please feel free to come along.Training every Thursday, 6pm to 7:30pm at Donnington football pitches (near Little Theatre). Contact Nik: 07506 722488 or Saul: 07411 467341.

Telford Sea Cadets – Tue & Thu nights 6.459pm, Cadets is for ages 12-18, Juniors 10-11.

See website for details or contact us by email: Telford.seacadets@yahoo.com Thu - The Creation Station ‘Little Explorer’ pre-schooler arts & crafts sessions.

Cordingley Hall, Wellington Road. 10.15 to 11.05 (term-time) Call to book your place 0844 854 9128.

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at Donnington Methodist Church: 2nd Sunday of every month - Messy Church (3-4.30pm). Everyone invited. If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you! An hour of fun, games & craft activities, don’t wear your best clothes. Donations welcomed. We don’t expect you to belong to a church.

Edgmond

at Edgmond Village Hall: Mon (term time only): Painting - drawing classes 1.00-3.30pm. More details - Cynthia James 07722 624 210.

Every 3rd Wed of Month - Edgmond W.I 7.30-10pm- visitors £3. Contact Diana Wright 01952 811561 or Diane Renshaw 01952 825564 for details.

Every 1st Sat of Month - Table Top Sale 9.30am-12.30. Bacon sandwiches, tea/ coffee & cakes. £5 table, free entry contact Janis 07739 634703 Antoaneta's Writers' Edgmond meet on 1st Wed of month at 5.30pm in members own homes. New members are welcomed.

We are a small and friendly group keen to advance our writing. Contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@ hotmail.com for more info.

Madeley - all over 55’s welcome. For more info call Aneita on 01952 590304.

Madeley Traditional Market - Tue & Sat – every week, Russell Square. Contact 01952 380934 Life Drawing - every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm at Jubilee House, Madeley. Excellent tutor.

For more info. call the WEA 01952 614451 or email telfordcentre@wea.org.uk.

1st Wed each month - Madeley Townswomen Guild meets 7.30pm at the Common Room, Bridle Court, Bridle Rd. Madeley, TF7 5SG Contact 01952 878069.

Muxton

Hadley

Hadley Five O Club - for over 50s meets most Mondays 9-45am to 12-noon at Hadley United Services clubroom. Talks, entertainers, trips out, refreshments etc Call in, or ring Keith on 01952-244804.

Hadley Traditional Market - Wed every week, Hadley Local Centre. Contact 01952 380934 Telford Wine Making & Home Brewing Club - at Hadley Rest Rooms, (by the Sikh Temple) on the 1st Thu of month 7.45 to 8pm. For info contact Chris Hall on 01384 345408 or Sharon on sharon_collins75@ yahoo.com

Muxton Movers walking group - meet on a Tue & Thu evening, 7.15pm at Muxton School for an hour of fairly flat walking. Sundays, at 6.30pm, cover approx. 7 miles, in 1.5hrs. New members are welcome! at St John’s Church Muxton: Mon: 1:00-2:45pm NCT Bumps and Babes group - for parents and carers with children under 2, £1.50 donation Painting Club 2-4pm (term time), 4.15om onwards Blue Branches Drama Academy.

Tue: Tiny Tots (10am, 1pm term time), Rainbows - followed by Brownies & Guides Wed: In Stitches 2pm (1st & 3rd Wed) Embroiderers Guild 8pm (every 4th Wed) Muxton Ladies 7.45pm (1st Wed each mth) Thu: Afternoon Fellowship 2.30-4pm monthly & Beacon 7.45pm Fri: Lunch Club Over 50’s (1st Fri of mth) Sub:Zero – Youth Cafe, yrs7+ 4-6pm Sat: Young Embroiderers (Mthly), Prayer Breakfast (bi-monthly) Available for hire for parties etc..

Sun: Church Services 11am Available for hire for parties etc..

If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033

Horsehay

Newport

Horsehay and District Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 3rd Mon of each month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call 01952 503535 for more info.

Horsehay Methodist Church - coffee morning on Wed 10.30-noon. Parents & toddlers on Fri mornings 10-11.30am. Youth group Fri 7-8.30pm (10 to 14 yr olds) National Organisation of the Widowed meet every 4th Wednesday of the month at Horsehay Village Hall at 7.30pm. Anyone interested call Keith on 01952 598924 or Doreen on 01952 502551.

Ketley

Telford Stamp and Card Club meets on the second Monday of each month (except July and August) at 7.30pm at Ketley Community Centre, Telford, TF1 5AN. Visitors welcome.

Lawley

Learn to Play Bridge - at Lawley Community Centre. For further information contact Peter Seager on 01952 419999 Lawley WI meet on the 1st Tue of every month at 7.15pm StJohn’s Church Hall at Lawley. For more info. call Jill Gould on 01952 597994.

Lilleshall

Lilleshall Church are displaying 'STATIONS OF THE CROSS' from Tue 11th until Sun 23rd Apr. Open each day from 10am-4pm (no viewing on Fri 21st Apr). The Church will be open on both Sunday's after the service. There is no charge. Tea/coffee/ biscuits will be served during viewing times.

Contact - Frances Taylor 01952 604718.

Lilleshall Women’s Institute - Open to all age groups - speakers, demonstrations, refreshments and raffle. At Lilleshall Memorial Hall 3rd Tue of month 7.30pm.

Guests £2 per session. Contact Francis Taylor 01952 604718

Madeley

Madeley Art Club - meets every Mon (exc.

Bank Hols), 9:30am-12 noon @ Jubilee Hall,

27th May (Sat) - Garden Opening - Brook House Garden, Forton, Near Newport, TF10 8BX open from 2-5pm in aid of All Saints Church, Forton.

This beautiful garden sits on the banks of the River Meese near the famous Thomas Telford skew bridge.

Entry is £4, there will be teas, a plant sale and tombola to enjoy. There is wheelchair access but no dogs are allowed.

Newport Writers' Circle meet on 2nd Wed of month (except Aug), 10.30am in the library. New members welcomed. A friendly group who share their stories in a warm and welcoming way. Contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@ hotmail.com for more info.

Newport (SALOP) and District Male Voice Choir - seeking new members for well established friendly choir, meet 7.30pm on Mondays at Trinity Church Wellington Rd Newport. Novices are welcome, come along for a taster session. You do not to be a Tom Jones, just someone who can hold a note and fit in to the choir. For more infor visit our website, or call 01952 813267.

Newport Afternoon Guild meet on the 1st Wed 2-4pm at the Cosy Hall in Newport.

Call 01952 825 287 for further infomation.

Shropshire WIldlife Trust (Newport) - meet 7.30-9pm on 2nd Tue of month (exc. Dec), Church Aston Church Hall, Newport TF10 9JG. £2 members, £3 non-members, inc. refreshments.

Newport Bridge Club meet Tue & Thu 7pm at The Hub St Mary Street Newport. We welcome duplicate bridge players of all standards. Interested? Come and join us.

Call 01952 814474 for more details or e-mail info@newport-bridge-club.co.uk The Dalen Singers is a small, friendly, mixed voice choir founded 30 years ago in Newport. Rehearsals on Tue evenings, 7pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road, Newport. If you would like to meet us just come to rehearsals, you will be very welcome, or ring secretary 01952 811741 for more information.

Used Toner Cartridges - Shrewsbury Music Therapy Trust are collecting and recycling used printer ink-jet cartridges in order to

raise funds to support children with learning difficulties. Drop off at Card n Play (High Street, Newport), box towards back of the shop.

Dressmaking Classes at Cosy Hall, Newport on Thu’s - 10am-12.30pm and 7.30-9.30pm ‘Saturday Sewing Bee’ 2-5pm, monthly.

Details and booking contact Catherine on 01952 276061. catherine@lovedressmaking. co.uk www.facebook.com/lovedressmaking Toy Library in Cottage Care Centre, Newport, every Friday 9.45-11.30, preschool age. Contact Steve Ravenscroft 01952 811935 or just call in.

Newport RNA Club - Excellent venue with warm friendly atmosphere. Function room for hire. Mon - bridge club, Tue - open mic, Wed - pool, Thu - bingo, Fri - dominoes/ quiz nights/live entertainment, Sat - live entertainment. Pay on door. Non-Members £3. 07772 611540 Newport French Evening Classes For Adults - At Adams` Grammar School - Conversational Classes Thursdays. For further info call Lynn on 01952 812944 or email lynnjones2@freeuk.com Serendipity Singles, 45+, established in Shropshire, now meeting in Newport. Full details from 07704 792610 Newport Scouts, Longford Road HQ. Beavers, Thu’s at 6pm; Cubs, Wed’s at 6pm; Scouts, Wed’s 7.30 pm. Contact: Liz on 07780 611260 Newport Flower Arranging Class - held every Thursday (starting 25th Sep14) 1:303pm at Newport Cricket Club. Qualified teacher, all welcome, inc. beginners. Contact Catherine Bentley on 01952 811989.

The Guild of Silk Painters - meetings are held from 7-9.30pm on the third Monday of each month atCosy Hall, Water Lane Newport.

Contact - Margaret 01785 254803, Diana 01785 223339 or Anethia 01952 813101.

Female 77 - Meetings held every Wednesday during term time at Newport Cottage Hospital 8pm. Speakers,demonstrations and outings. New members welcome. Contact Chris 01952 811533 Newport Wine Appreciation Group meet from 7pm-9pm on Tue’s at Cosy Hall, Newport. Beginners and more experienced enthusiasts welcome. Contact Geoff on 01743 884658 Newport Life Drawing and Figure Sculpting Workshops – Saturday mornings at Adams’ Grammar School. For further information please call Michael on 07528489320 or email michaeljamespotter@hotmail.co.uk Newport Farmers’ Market – 3rd Thu of every month, The Square and The Buttercross, Newport – Contact Tel 01952 380934 Newport Trefoil Guild meets monthly on a Thursday at Cosy Hall, Water Lane.

All members/ex members of Girl Guiding welcome. Contact Cris 01952 253960 for further details.

Newport Photographic Club - meet 7.45pm on Tues (Sep-Jun) in the Baptist Church Hall in Water Lane, Newport. See www. newportphotoclub.com for details.

Pitchcroft & Church Aston WI - Meetings held 3rd Wed of month in Church Hall, Church Aston at 7.30 pm. Variety of speakers & demonstrations. Guests admission is £3.50.

Contact Sheila Johnstone 01952 820294 for further details.

Oakengates

Table top sale - first Saturday of each month, 10am -12pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Wrockwardine wood and Oakengates. Contact Tanya May 07990 767855 (visit our facebook page for events: Holy Trinity Church Wrockwardine Wood) Oakengates Traditional Market - Saturday – every week, Limes Walk. Contact 01952 380934.

The Telford & District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society hold a Monthly Social on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall in Oakengates. There is a short chair based exercise session followed by refreshments & a chance to chat - open to anyone affected by MS. Branch Helpline number: 07866 628593.

Boys’ Brigade - Tue at Oakengates United

COMMUNITY & WHATS ON

Church - 6pm Anchor Boys’, 7pm Junior Boys’ Brigade (Contact: 01952 608007). Fri 7pm Company Section open to boys and girls year 7+. (Alan Talbot on 01952 612075) Oakengates Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 4th Thu of each month at the United Reform Church at 7pm. Call 01952 261 207 for more info.

Priorslee

Sewing For Pleasure - Sewing Machine Classes every Tuesday 7pm -9pm, University Campus Telford, Conference Centre, Priorslee. TF2 9NN All abilities welcome.

Call Nicky on 01952 201502 for more details.

Tea & Natter at St. Peter’s Church, Church Rd, Priorslee, 2pm-3pm, bring & buy with a draw. Every 4th Thu of the month.

Come and join us for a chat with drinks & refreshments 50p – all are welcome.

AgeUk over 60’s Pub Lunch Club at the Flaming Grill, Priorslee, meet 2nd Monday of each month. Please contact Pauline Comley for further details 01952 200359 Family Praise at St Peters Church, Church Rd, Priorslee: All-Age Worship, 2nd Sunday of each month, 1/2hour service, 10-10:30am, ideal for children! Contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email stpeterspriorslee@ btinternet.com Priorslee Lions Chess Club - Monday nights from 7:30pm - The Lion, Shifnal Road, Priorslee www.priorsleelionschessclub.co.uk Whist Drive - Every Sat, at Priorslee Scout Hut, 7pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details.

Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (day only) for more details.

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Mon-Fri: Little Chicks Pre-School 9am - 3pm Mon: Youth Club 10-15 yrs (6–8pm) Wed: Bridge Club (7pm – 10pm) Fri: Telford Stage School - 5.45pm The community centre is available to hire evenings & weekends.

For further info. call 01952 248538.

Shifnal

14th Apr (Fri) Good Friday Messy church at St Andrews Church, Shifnal, 10:30 - 12:30.

Activites, craft, worship, singing with hot cross buns for children and their carers.

Email messychurch@shifnalbenefice more more info.

25th Apr (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. ‘History of Chocolate'. Visitors welcome £2. www.u3asites.org/wrekin 12th May (Fri) - Ladies Pamper Evening at Shifnal Village Hall from 7.30pm. Why not come and treat yourself. Beauty treatments available plus jewellery, scraves, handbags, clothes, gifts and many more different stalls.

Entrance £2.50. All proceeds to Shifnal Harriers Junior Football Club. For more info contact Ruth Evans 07790 726182 19th May (Fri) - Spring Ball at The Park House, Shifnal. Tickets £37.50. Champagne Reception, 3 course meal with Live Band.

Further Information call; Pippa Hodgetts 07811 143195/01952 460474.

Shifnal Diamond Drop-in (Age UK) - first Tue of every mth at St Andrews Church, Shifnal. Contact: Neil Brooks: 01743 233123 or email neil.brookes@ageukstw.org.uk for more information.

Shifnal in Stitches - Informal knitting and crochet group meeting at Odfellows every 3rd Tue of the month, 7-9pm. All ages and all skill levels welcome. Find us on facebook.com/shifnalinstitches or email shifnalinstitches@gmail.com Shifnal Senior Citizens meet every Friday afternoon in the Social Club in Curriers Lane, Shifnal at 2-4pm Membership £6 per year.

All Senior Citizens are welcome.

Shifnal Tots and Toddlers meet every Thursday 9:15am til 11am in term time at the Youth Club, Bridgnorth Road. Children 4 years and under with their carers welcome.

Shifnal Tennis Club - Social play every Mon & Wed 6.30 onwards. New members

always welcome including beginners or ‘back to tennis’ , junior coaching available throughout the week. Contact Merill Holt 07762 15270 or Head Coach Ian Gillespie 07761 970759 for juniors.

LIVE AT HOME - Support for older people offering friendship and company, activities and entertainment, outings and visits, theatre trips and exercise. Contact Rachel on 01952 879873 Shifnal ART Group - Fri’s 10am-12. £5.

Senior Citizens Hall, Curriers Ln. T&C. contact Jim 01952 463211.

Get Shifnal On Line - Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal library. If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 07805 632225.

Shifnal Crime Prevention Panel meets on the 4th Wednesday each month at 8pm at the Park House. Anyone interested in keeping Shifnal’s crime figures low is welcome to attend. Contact 01952 462988 for details.

Carers` Group meets every last Tue of month, 2.30-4.30pm at the Old Fire Station, Shifnal. Contact Ivy 01952 750228 (daytimes only) for more details.

Shifnal Men’s Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Chris Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnalmens-link.co.uk Shifnal Ladies Link - Meet 3 times a year (Feb, Jun & Oct) at Haughton Hall for a meal with a guest speaker. Contact Sue Blake on 01952 463171 or email: info@shifnal-ladieslink.co.uk Stagekids of Shifnal - for 6–16s meet every Thu during term time at The Youth Club, Bridgnorth Rd, Shifnal, 6–11 yr olds meet at 6.45pm-8pm, 12–16 yr olds meet 8pm9.45pm. Contact Sandra on 01952 462759 Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden - The working party meets each month from March through to end of Nov on the 1st & 3rd Sat’s 9.30am-noon and the 2nd & 4th Thu’s 9.30am-noon. Enthusiastic helpers welcome as supervision given. Contact Pauline - 01952 460914 or Angela - 01952 462627 for more details or just turn up on the day.

Shifnal Flower Club meet 4th Tue of every month at Shifnal Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Professional Floral Art Demonstrations, Garden Visits & Outings, if you love flowers, come & join us. Call Sue Munslow on 01952 461076 Shifnal Flower Club Workshop is 3rd Tue of every month at Curriers Lane Room, Shifnal - 7.30pm. Learn how to produce your own floral arrangement. Members £2, non members £4. Call Chris Finlan on 01952 750312.

Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir meet on Thu at 7.30pm at Idsall School (6th form common room). New recruits welcome.

Contact Ged Heyes on 01952 586968, for further details.

St Andrews Church, Shifnal - Every Tue 10am – 12 noon Coffee and a listening ear in the Brooke Room.

Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon all welcome to drop in for a drink & a chat.

Ladybirds tots and toddlers meet every Friday from 10-11.30am at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal. All children under 5 and their carers are welcome.

St Mary’s Church Presbytery, Victoria Road, Shifnal - Coffee Morning every Thu. All welcome for a drink and a chat.

St Georges

Telford & Wrekin Arthritis Support Group, meet on 2nd Tue each month at St. George’s Sports & Social Club, Church St. 7.30–9.30pm. Also organize trips with side lift coaches and a 5 days holiday once a year with disabled access. Hydrotherapy sessions Thu 5–7pm, by appt only. For further details contact Mrs. Pat Watkins on 01952 618381. at St Georges Methodist Church: Mon - 4pm Rainbows / 5.45pm Brownies (Contact: 01952 293944) Wed - Snedshill & District Over 60’s Club meet 1pm (T: 618221 - Lois Bull)

1st Wed of every month - St Georges WI meet in the Church Hall at 7pm - contact A. Chetwood 01952 618353 for further details.

Thu - 6pm Guides / 7.45pm Morningside Ladies Choir (Contact 01952 619347) Thu - 9:30-11:30am - Little Fishes under 5’s group. For all pre-school children and their carers. Meets in the St Georges Methodist Church Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and drinks. Contact Kate on 07976 460777.

Telford - Town Centre

Tuesday Group lively discussions in a good humoured atmosphere. Women meeting 10:30 to 12:30 on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Venue subject to change.

Contact Brenda on 01952 610939.

Trench

ATC meet at TA Centre, Territorial House, Trench, Telford between 18.45 - 21.30 every Tue & Thu night. Contact number for Sqn 01952 670720

Wellington

8th Apr (Sat) - Telford Stamp, Card and Coin Fair, Belmont Hall, Wellington Centre, Telford, TF1 1LU, 10am to 3pm, free entry, good range of stalls, free valuations, buy and sell, refreshments. Free adjacent car park. Further details from Bob Pilkington, T: 01299-211737. sbpilkington02@outlook.com (Tables may be available.)

Wellington, the home of The Telfordaires Barbershop Harmony Chorus.

For the MALE voice. If you can or can’t sing, just like to try, or need some entertainment for an event. Contact us on 0845 463 1618 Art and Craft fun for toddlers - every Friday at 11am at Wellington Methodist Church.

Contact Kirsty on 07741 066858 or kirsty@ art4tots.com or visit www.Art4Tots.com for further details.

Evening Art Classes - at Wellington Methodist Church - Tuesdays 6-8pm.

Contact Liz Doody the course tutor for more information or to book your place on 07970 709116.

SUNNYCROFT - 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington. House, gardens and tearoom open Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm. Last entry to house 4pm. (During school holidays also open Tue). Easter, Fri 14th to Tue 18th April – Cadbury Egg Hunt £2.50.

Handicraft Weekend, Fri 12th – Mon 15th May. Standard N.T. admission charges apply.

Telford Lions Club - Meet on 2nd & 4th Monday each month at 8pm, at the Whitehouse Hotel, Watling Street, Wellington. To find out more about us, our activities and how to join us, t: 0845 833 9585 or email telford.lions@yahoo.com Car boot sale – Every Sunday, Victoria Road and Nailors Row car parks – Contact Tel 01952 380934 U3A Wellington - 2nd Thu of each Month meeting at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington - 2pm. Just come along and see what’s on offer, or visit our website.

S.T.A.G.s (Strategic Tactical Adventure Gaming Society) one of the biggest wargaming clubs in the country. Historical as well as Sci/Fanasty wargaming. Open every other Sun from 11am to 15.30pm, first visit is free, we meet at Belmont Hall in Wellington. www.freewebs.com/telford_stags/ T 01952 417417 Questing Knight Games Severn Harmony Ladies Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm at Wellington Methodist Church,New Street,TF1 1LU for singing and fun.For more info.contact Jenny Hartland 01952 289154 or Carol Shore 01952 597851.

Craft Fair - First Sat of month, at Belmont Hall (top of New Street), 10am - 3pm. Good quality handmade items, refreshments and free entry.

Wellington Jade Singers ladies choir, meet weekly on Thu evenings 7.30-9.30pm Union Free Church Hall, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3BA, contact Chris Harris 07941 961461 or email jadesingers@ btinternet.com Wrekin Arts Photographic Club meets every Friday at 8pm at the Belfrey Arts Centre Wellington (Sep to Jun). Details from

Sheila Thomas on 01952 617170 or www. wrekinartspc.com Eyton & Wellington WI meet 2nd Wed of every month, 7.30pm at Wellington Civic Centre.

Belmont Community Hall in Wellington meet every Fri 11.45am-4pm - Over 50’s, tea, raffle, speakers, bingo etc.. £1.50 entry, also lunch available at £3.50 at 12pm - cooked on the premises. All welcome. For further details contact Margaret Atkinson on 01952 877409.

The Wellington Girls’ Brigade meet every Tue in term time from 6-8pm at Wellington Methodist Church. All girls welcome from 5yrs+. For more info. call Tracey on 01952 405178.

Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 1st Tue of each month at 7.30pm at Belmont Community Hall, Wellington.

Visitors welcome. Call 413686 for more info.

Wellington Central Townswomen’s Guild meet on the 2nd Tue of each month at 2.15pm at the Belmont Community Hall, Wellington. For more info call 01952 251 364.

Other Areas

Whist Drive - Every Fri, at Buildwas Village Hall, 7pm prompt - everyone welcome, Call 01952 242009 for details.

Parkinson’s Telford & Wrekin Support Group - We offer support and friendship to people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Come along to our friendly group, meet other people affected

by Parkinson’s and get involved in a range of events and activities. Ketley Community Centre, 1-3pm on the last Tue of every month. T: 01952 253877 Telford Sign Cafe - want to practice your signing or are you a Deaf Sign Language user who would enjoy helping us! Enjoy a coffee and a chat. All abilities welcome.

Meet 3rd Fri of month from 7pm, at The Home Organisation Coffee Shop, Lightmoor.

Contact Nikki: nikkibackhouse@googlemail. com, 07791 724827 Wrockwardine and District Garden Club - Meet on 1st Thu of each month at Wrockwardine Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Little Wenlock WI - meet 1st Wed of every month - in the Village Hall at 2pm, new members welcome - contact Diana on 01952 244136 for further details.

Severn Sisters WI - Meet every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm at Longdon On Tern Village Hall. For further info contact Paula Pierce 07841 528543 Volunteer and Make a Difference - if you could help Guide Dogs locally with fundraising, sighted guiding or other volunteer roles, please contact Valerie Jobes on 01189 838 756 or valerie.jobes@ guidedogs.org.uk.

Further info can be found at www.guidedogs.org.uk.

Temponilla a small S.A.T.B. vocal ensemble meet weekly on Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Sutton Hill Church, please see web www.temponilla.co.uk for calender of this years events, and contact details.

The Wrekin Decorative and Fine Arts Society meets at the Cold War exhibition hall at RAF Cosford Air Museum on the 3rd Mon of the mth at 2pm. Visitors £5. Contact: Louise Nixon 01746 783517 - www.nadfaswm.org.uk/wrekin.html Telford and Wrekin Ladies Circle is all about fun and friendship – trying something new, relaxing with friends, fundraising & great days out. If you are between 1845 and want to know more contact us at: tandwladiescircle@hotmail.com - 07961 961475 or find us on Facebook.

Wrekin Writers meet 3rd Sat of month 9 till noon. Large friendly group that’ll help to motivate you with your writing. Visit www. wrekinwriters.co.uk or call Darren on 01952 405178.

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Local Health, Sport beginners - advanced gymnasts. Contact: 07905 956644 or email shootingstarsonline07@yahoo.com Piloxing (Boxing, Pilates & Dance) - Mon 6.30-7.30pm.

Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812

Horsehay

Admaston

at Admaston House Community Centre (for further info. contact Moira Hoath on 07722 213264): Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm Thu: Gentle seated and standing exercises for older people. 10.30-11.30am. Qualified tutor £2.50, call Diane on 01952 201803 for details.

Church Aston

at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10-11am Zumba (easy) @ Village Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Wed 9.30-10.25am Easy tone - over 50s & beginners Wed 10.30am-11.15 - Kettlebells Class - all over body workout using kettle shaped weight. Contact Kim on 07795 225017 Thu 11am Medau Movement & Dance exercise with Rosemary 01785 822442.

Dawley

Touch Rugby - Telford RFC, Hinkshay Road, Telford TF3 3BZ. Wed 7pm ages 14 to adult Men and Women no previous experience required. £free. Just fun and fitness to be had!

Ballroom Social Dance Class - Dawley Town Hall, Sun 7.30-10.30pm. Call Donna on 01952 567920 Dawley Phoenix Badminton Club meets on Tues 7-9pm at the Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Rd, Telford, TF1 5JU. We support a good club standard of play using feather shuttles. New members and visitors are welcome. Please come along on Club Night or contact Clive Roscoe on 07552 761896.

Pilates Mon 7-8pm at the Pheonix Sports Centre, Telford Langley School. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-as-you-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@gmail.com.

Mons’ - 8-10pm - The Ironmen & Severn Gilders Morris dance team – great fun, all welcome, men and ladies, at The Telford Langley School, Duce Drive, Dawley, TF4 3JS. Contact us through our website www.imsg. org.uk or e-mail secretary@imsg.org.uk Dawley Christian Centre: Mon - GKR Karate 6.30-8pm Tue - Keep Fit 10-11am, Badminton Grp 7-9pm Wed - Zumba 8-9pm Thu 9am-12pm Help 2 Quit Smoking

Donnington

Bums n Tums fitness class - at Silver Threads Hall, Donnington 6.30-7.30pm. It would suit all fitness levels and is great fun! Contact Cheryl on 07714 610591 or cheryljauncey2@gmail.com

Edgmond

Circuit Training - every Wed 5.45-6.45pm (Ladies only) £4 a session, contact Chris Bailey on 07866 641227.

Hadley

Daisy Birthing classes: Active Antenatal classes on Sat 10-11:30am at HLC. Suitable for all pregnant mums.

Email: janette-davey@thedaisyfoundation.com or phone 07808 066786.

Thu mornings at Telford Thai Boxing, Hadley - 10-11am Yoga and 11:15-12:15pm Pilates. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners.

Contact - 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@ btinternet.com.

Indoor Bowls - Mon & Tue 2-4pm, at Hadley Restrooms. New members VERY welcome, free trial available. For more details contact Peter on 01952 242873.

Gymnastics Classes - Monday to Saturday, for

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Slimming World (Wed 9:30am and Thu 5pm & 7pm) at Horsehay Golf Club, Wellington Rd, Horsehay, Telford TF4 3BT Call Paula on 07791

Jackfield

‘Tap into Health’ - EFT tapping workshops. Relief from stress, pain and more. Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at The Gorge Therapy & Training Centre. £5 or whatever you can manage on the day. Caroline 01952 881151 www. carolinerolling.com Mindful Meditation - Sooth mind, body and spirit. £5.

At The GorgeTherapy & Training Centre. For more info contact: Diane 01952 881151 www.you-in-mind.co.uk Women’s Circle for Spiritual Development – Are you a woman who wants to develop your spiritual knowledge & be connected to other likeminded ladies; then this is for you. 1st Wed of month, cost £7 book Romella 07894812440 The Gorge Therapy Centre , Maws TF8 7LS Cygnus Book Cafe – Come and join a friendly group as we discuss a “spiritual” book of the month - 2nd Tue of month 10-11.30 @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440 Healing Share – For all Reiki and other hands-on energy practitioners – come and share your healing energy and have some healing yourself – 1st Wed of month & 4th Fri of month. @ The Gorge Therapy Centre, Maws Craft Centre TF8 7LS Contact Romella for details 07894 812440

Ketley

Stretch & Tone Class - Sunday 9-10am at Ketley Community Centre on Holyhead Road. Class is aimed at increasing and maintaining flexibility and can help with joint discomfort too. Classes are £4 and MUST be booked in advance due to demand for spaces. Call/ text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982 Over 50’s Class @ Ketley Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ketley. Thursday 10-11am. Suits all fitness levels and is a great place to meet new people. £3 per session. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 or email cheryljauncey@yahoo.co.uk Slimming World - Ketley Methodist Church on Tue at 5.30 & 7.30pm.

Lawley

Baby Yoga at St. Johns Church Hall, Lawley – Mon 1-2pm, Adult Yoga Mon 8.15 to 9.15pm. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch. co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Mummy Movers - St Johns Church Hall, Wed: 7.308.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www. mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Tue - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Zumba - Mon & Wed - Lawley Community Centre 6pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.com.

Leegomery

CJ's Dance Fit - Mon & Wed 6.30pm and Thu 9.45am & 11am at Leegomery Methodist Church, Hadley Park Road, TF1 6QG. Also an Age UK class on Thu at 1:30pm. Call 07793 777659 or email: claire.jervis74@ gmail.com for more details.

Slimming World - Wed 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Leegomery Community Centre. Call Pam on 07854896515 for more details.

Lightmoor Village

at Oak Tree Centre, Lightmoor Village: Mon: Hatha Yoga 7-8.30pm, drop-in £4 per session.

Call/text Emma on 07590 437712 or emabyoga@ yahoo.co.uk Wed: Help to Quit Smoking 5.30-6.30pm - for app’s call Rachel 07979 540496 Sat: Dance Classes 9-10.15am (7yrs+), 10.15-11am (3-6yrs)

Lilleshall

Lilleshall Hall Bowls Club - Club afternoons Thu 2.30pm, Club nights Wed 6.30pm Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Friendly, flat green bowls, Apr-Sep. To try a new sport call 01952 822148 or 01952 814671 www.lhbc.fsnet.co.uk Friendly Flat Green Bowling at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, April to Sept – club afternoons on Thursdays at 2:30. Website www.lhbc.fsnet.co.uk or call 01952 463137 or 01952 814671 for further details Adult Yoga class, Mon 10-11am at the Memorial Hall in Lilleshall. Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Lilleshall Village Tennis Club - Welcomes new members, Tues, Thurs evenings & Sunday mornings.

Junior & Adult Coaching – Saturday afternoons.

Complete beginners course for Adults - Tues pm.

For further details contact Pauline Coffey on 01952 604757 Lilleshall National Sports Centre - Sutherland Badminton Club - Tue evenings 8.30 - 10.30pm New members welcome. Contact: Amanda Haselock 01952 677590 Premier Badminton Club are seeking new members.

Tue evenings from 7:30pm at Lilleshall National Sports Centre. Contact Anthony 01952 526520 or Rob 01952 840453 www.premier badminton.co.uk Lilleshall Hall Table Tennis Club - meets Mon 7.1510.15pm in the Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, 12 tables - coaches for juniors & beginners.

Sessions £5 adults, juniors. Call Vicky 810355 or Don 416048.

Madeley

Bootcamp/Interval training classes at Bridal Road, Bridal Court, Madeley. Every Tue & Thu 7-8pm. Suits all fitness levels and great fun. Contact Cheryl on 01952 371325 Slimming World- Jubilee House, Madeley High St, Wed at 3.30,5.30 & 7.30 and Sat 8.30 & 10.30am.

Muxton

at St John’s Church Muxton: Bumps n Babes (NCT) 1-2:45pm (fortnightly), sessions £1.50 Slimming World - Mon (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) contact Celia Powell 07575 123666 Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am) Newport Little Dragons Karate 5.30-6.30pm Fri: Sequence Dancing 8pm If you would like further info. on the above activities contact the church on 01952 670033

Newport

Groupfit, Women Only and Boxfit classes at The Body Barn in Newport - see website for full details at: www. thebodybarn.co.uk or call 01952 455541.

Forton Cricket Club - Fancy playing cricket, we have two senior teams, ladies team and junior teams - for more info contact Clive 01952 825447 or cliverjones1958@gmail.com Nova Utd FC based in Newport are looking for new players for 2017. Training Saturday mornings 9-10.30 Shuker Fields, ages 7 to 16yrs, all abilities welcome, for more details visit our website www.novaunitedfc.co.uk Martial Arts Club (Aikido) - Aikido at Burton Borough Sch, Newport. Mondays 7-9pm - Adult classes.

Contact sensei@meijyukan.co.uk website www. meijyukan.co.uk T: 0845 678 0091 Yoga - Mon 5.30-6.30pm @ Burton Borough School Hall and Wed 10.30-11.30am @ Cosy Hall - with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise Mon 7-8pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Tone & Sculpt - Wed 9.15-10.15am @ Cosy Hall - with Nikki 07967 343728 Junior Badminton Club - we have places available for U11’s who want to learn how to play badminton. It’s £4 per week and includes coaching by a Badminton England accredited Level 2 coach. Saturday (10-11am under 11’s and 11-12 under 15’s) in term time at Burton Borough School, Newport. Contact Des Machin on 07949 192038, E: desmachin@hotmail.co.uk Zumba Gold (easy) Fri 9.30-10.30am @ Cosy Hall Contact Nikki 07967 343728 Farmhouse Shotokan Karate Club, Moreton Millennium Community Centre and Burton Borough School, Newport - Tues, Fri & Sun. For all ages and abilities. Fully qualified and insured Instructors.

First Lesson Free. Contact 07890 349451, email

& Fitness Classes shropshirekarate@gmail.com or visit www. shropshirekarate.com Yoga Classes at Trinity Church, Wellington Rd, Newport: Mummy & Baby Yoga - Thu 1.30 – 2.30pm.

Dru Yoga classes - Fridays 7 - 8.30pm. Contact Kate on 07989 514317, yogamebaby@yahoo.co.uk www. facebook.com/yogame4families Zumba @ Cosy Hall, Newport. Tue 6.30-7.30 Contact Nikki: 07967 343728.

Salopian Skimmers Frisbee Club are looking for new Male & Female players of all abilities. Wed night at Adams Grammar Sports Hall. 18.30 to 20.00. First 3 sessions Free. For more info email drew.barlow@live. co.uk or join us on Facebook.

A small friendly group of people meet every Friday evening from 6-7pm in Burton Borough School to play social badminton and volleyball. If you're interested please contact Mark Pearce on 01952 550557 or email markpearce17@hotmail.com for more information.

Fit 4 the Future exercise classes (at the studio near Focus). Mon: Jump ‘n Pump 7-8, Tue: Energize 6-7, Bootcamp 7-8, Wed: Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8, Thu: Energize 6-7, Box ‘a’ Blast 7-8. £4.50 per session. Please call Craig for details 07796 426299.

Oakengates

Telford & Wrekin Lawn Green Bowling Club - Est 1982 at Hartshill Park - Oakengates. Club nights Thurs - starting 6pm. Competitive and social bowling against other Midlands clubs. New members welcome. Contact Roger Rowley on 01952 612574.

Slimming World (Sat - 9.30am) at Oakengates Rest Rooms, Charlton Street, Oakengates, Telford TF2 6BD - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Martial Arts Club ( Aikido ) at Oakengates Leisure Centre. Mon & Fri 7.45 / 8.45pm Juniors ( 7yrs+ ).

Mon & Fri 7.45 / 10.00pm Adults. New members always welcome. First lesson is free. If you would like more info contact us on: 07929761302. Email us on suekeithhayward@sky.com

Priorslee

Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Holy Trinity Academy, Priorslee. Club nights - Tuesday 8 10pm. All welcome. Contact: Pete Green (Chairman) on 07952 679821 or Jerry Seymour (Treasurer) on 01952 261008 (email: jandmeseymour@talktalk.net).

Website: www.wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Shawbirch

Shawbirch Community Centre: Tue - Antenatal Yoga (5:30-6:30pm), Yoga (7-9pm) For further info. contact us on 01952 248538.

Shifnal

Line Dancing Classes at Shifnal Memorial Club on Tue at 7.30pm.

Slimming World - Shifnal Village Hall - Wed (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) contact Celia Powell 07575 123666 Meditation followed by group activity every Thu 7.309.30pm at Citizen’s Hall, Curriers Lane, Shifnal. £8pp.

Contact Norma on 01952 463876 or email Jehandra@ yahoo.com or Facebook -Jehandra Holistic Healing for more details.

Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut, Thu 6-7pm with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise Thu 7.30-8.30pm @ Shifnal Primary School with Nikki 07967 343728 Tue mornings at St Andrews Youth Club, - Yoga 9:30 - 10:30am and Pilates 10:45 - 11:45am. £5 per class or £8 for both classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome, including complete beginners. Contact Gill on 07852 144119 or email iandglittleford@btinternet. com.

YOGA every Thu at Trinity Methodist Church, Shifnal Adults - 7.10-8.10pm, Pregnancy 6-7pm, Baby Yoga at St. Andrews Church, Shifnal every Wed 1-2pm.

Contact Michele on 07970 731174 or email info@ mitchytitch.co.uk. www.mitchytitch.co.uk Laughter Yoga - The fun way to good health. Mon 7-8 pm. Tues 10.30 - 11.30 at Shifnal Seniors Club, Curriers Lane. All ages, all abilities. All welcome. £6 on the day or £24 for 6 weeks. Contact Caroline: 07868240605 info@gorgetherapycentre.co.uk Adult Fitness Classes at Idsall Sports Centre – METAFIT - Mon 6:30-7.15pm, YOGA - Tue 5.306.30pm, CIRCUITS - Wed 7.30-8.15pm, METAFIT - Thu 6.30-7.15pm. Everyone welcome! 1st Class FREE

!!! 01952 460499 Shifnal Bowling Club - Social Bowling every Thu morning 10.30am-12.30pm. Junior Coaching Sat morning 11-12. All are welcome to our club young & old. Contact Graham McCarthy 01902 372 955 for details.

DANCE class 10.30 Wed at St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & routines for fitness & fun, over 50s, £5. More info www.shifnaldance.moonfruit.com Spaces limited so please contact Sally 01952 461768.

Pilates Mon 10-11am (starting 5th Sep) at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall. Tue 7-8pm at Kemberton Village Hall. £33 block of 6 classes or £6.50 pay-asyou-go. Contact Beryl on 01952 462896 or 07971 875372, email: beryl.feely@gmail.com Shifnal Cricket Club - Junior cricket coaching - Mon 6.30 to 7.30 for boys aged 8-11, 7.30 to 8.30 for boys aged 12 and 13. Girls coaching and boys aged 14 and 15 Fri 6.30 to 7.30. For details please call Kevin Humphreys 07983 120061.

Idsall Badminton Club meet at Idsall Sports Centre, Shifnal - Tue 7-9pm. All we ask is that you play to a reasonable standard.

Ceroc Modern Jive and Salsa class nights at Shifnal Village Hall. Every Monday (exc Bank Hols) 7.45pm - 11pm. New members always welcomed and no need to bring a partner. Contact Mike on 07990 554459, email cerocmidlands@aol.com or visit www. cerocmidlands.co.uk

St Georges

"Koshi Wind-Chime Relaxation and Healing" Come for Healing and Relax to beautiful sounds. £5 each.

St Georges & Priorslee Parish Centre. London Rd, TF2 9LJ. Every 4 wks Thu 7.30pm. Booking essential 07974 196 421 Nikki Slimming World - St Georges Sports & Social Club.

Thu 9.30am, 11.30pm, 5pm and 7pm. Contact Celia Powell on 07575 123666 at St Georges Methodist Church: Tue 5-7pm Synergy Dance Troop (Contact: 01952 612776) Wed - 10.30am Pilates (Tel: 412924) / 1.30pm

Stirchley

Have fun – keep fit. Short Tennis Prime Time Club (over 60’s).

Tues 4.45-5.30pm and Sat 2-3pm at Stirchley Recreation Centre. Also Wed 7-8pm at Oakengates Leisure Centre and Fri 5-6pm at Phoenix Academy, Dawley. Novices very welcome. Call Kevin on 01952 825239, Tony on 07837 986059 or Vicki on 01952 618256 for further details.

Telford - Town Centre

AQUABABIES - Swimming lessons for children aged 12 weeks to 3 years. Lessons held at The Park Inn hotel on Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat from 10am. To book your FREE trial lesson contact Lisa on 07598 617442 or Stuart on 01543 572855

Trench

Interval Training class that suits any fitness levels 6:30 to 7:30pm. At The Labour Club, Gibbons Rd, Trench. Proven to burn more fat than any other form of exercise. Also great fun too! Class costs £3.50.

Contact Cheryl 07714 610591.

Wellington

Wrekin Shotokan Karate Club, at Wrekin College Sports Hall, Wellington: Wed 6:30pm; Sat 10:30am; and at Sport TCAT Mondays 7:30 pm. Learn authentic Japanese Shotokan karate from team of black belts lead by 6th Dan, Shotokan Karate International Federation, Japan. Contact: Tony on 07841 839372.

Severn Spokes Cycling Group - We are a small, friendly and welcoming group of cyclists who run regular, easy paced rides from Wellington through the quiet lanes of Shropshire and beyond. Contact severnspokes@gmail.com or visit www.facebook. com/severnspokes and/or our website www. severnspokes.com Telford STAGS Walking Football - Normal Football rules except NO RUNNING! We play on a Monday morning 9.45 at the 4g pitches to the rear of AFC Telford Utd. All over 55's welcome. Also summer sessions Thu at 18.45. Contact Roy Vincent 01952 245407 for further details.

KAPAP - Martial Arts Club held at TCAT, Haybridge

Rd, Telford, TF1 2NP on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm. First session free trail. Contact Paul - paul@ kapaptelford.co.uk or 07737 825263.

Immerse School of Diving - we have a training and club diving session on a Friday evening at 8:30pm at Wrekin College pool. Call 0777 377 1619 or email: info@immersediving.com; visit www.immersediving. com find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ immersediving. An active and friendly scuba diving club, we cater for beginners through to professional level divers, and charge no membership fees or surcharges on your club diving.

Slimming World - Wed at TCAT Haybridge Road, Wellington, 5.30 & 7.30. Thu at Wellington Pool, Tan Bank, 5.30 & 7.30. Call Heather on 01952 289386 or just pop along! All welcome.

Piloxing - techniques of boxing and vertical pilates with some dance moves. Fridays 6-7pm at Charlton School - £4. For more info contact Annette on 07866 021030.

Wrekin Tennis Club - Social play every Tuesday & Thursday evening starting at 7-9pm & Sunday 11am-1pm. Based at Oakengates Leisure Centre New players welcome, Contact Alan Pritchard at: alanp52@yahoo.co.uk or 07596 984442 or visit our website, www.wrekintennisclub.co.uk Telford Community Tennis Club, Junior tennis coaching lessons at Bowring Park, Wellington on Sun - 10-11am (4-7yrs), 11-12am (8-10yrs), 12-1pm (1116yrs). We also have sessions for adult members of all abilities. www.telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk E: bob.kerr@telfordcommunitytennisclub.co.uk Friendly Badminton group playing 7-9pm every Thu at TCAT Sports Hall are seeking new players to join them. Come along and try a few taster sessions at £5 per night. Contact Jenny Varley (evenings 6-7pm) on 01952 249277.

Wellington Badminton Club - Sports Hall at Ercall Wood Academy, Wellington. Club nights - Tuesday 8 - 10pm. All welcome. Contact Jerry Seymour (Chairman) on 01952 261008 or email jeremy.seymour9@gmail.com Website: www. wellingtonbadminton.co.uk

Other Areas

Sutton Heights - Music4health singing for all ages and stages every Sat. Fee £10. 11am-12 and sound healing at 2pm-3pm please book before day. Contact Linda 01952 680232 or visit www.lindaangelis.com Telford Green Gym - Want to get and have Fun? Don’t like the Gym try the Green Gym.Improve your fitness and general well being by getting involved in practical conservation.The Telford Green Gym offers activities all over Telford On Tue, Wed and Thu. Contact The healthy Lifestyles Hub 01952 382582 Arriba Wellness Club - Community Weight Loss Challenge at Fitness First, Telford. Call Lisa Harris on 07580 434325.

Yoga for Pregnancy in Albrighton - Weekly classes every Mon 8-9.15pm. Gentle exercise from weeks 1540 of your pregnancy. Methodist Church Hall, High St, Albrighton WV7 3JA. Classes from £7. Call Rebecca Jenks on 07890 543 508.

To submit an entry to this feature please email your details to: fleur@inandaroundmagazine.co.uk - please put subject as CLASSES on the email.

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MOVIES

PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST

CINEMA EXPERIENCE

Join Peppa in this exciting new preschool cinema experience, with plenty of snorts, giggles and jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Leading with Peppa Visits London, the first of the never-before-seen episodes, Peppa and her friends hop on board a doubledecker red bus as the Queen takes them on an unforgettable tour of iconic London landmarks including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. The other new ‘oink-tastic’ episodes include ‘The Police, ‘Canal Boat’, ‘The Zoo’, ‘Move to the Music’ and a four-part story in which viewers will join Peppa on an Australian holiday to visit her old friend, Kylie Kangaroo..

Date: 7th April 2017 Genre: Animated

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot are back for ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2’, in a cosmos-spanning adventure to try and track down Peter Quill’s mysterious father.

They know he’s not human, but it’s not much of a lead to go on. And their search doesn’t go smoothly as a new threat rears its head – after all, the galaxy isn’t going to save itself.

Release Date: 28th April 2017 Genre: Action, Science Fiction Cast Members: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper

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COMING SOON...

FAST & FURIOUS 8

It’s pedal to the metal once again for ‘Fast & Furious 8’ as a mysterious high-tech terrorist called Cipher arrives to cause chaos for Dom and his family.

But more than that – she’s seduced Dom to her side, and convinced him to turn his back on his team. Now their former leader is the most dangerous enemy they’ve ever faced, and they need help to bring him down. They need their old nemesis Deckard Shaw to join them.

The fate of the family will be decided in ‘Fast & Furious 8’, pitting Dom and Hobbs against each other in a battle like never before.

Date: 14th April 2017 Genre: Action Cast Members: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron

KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD

An iconoclastic reinvention of the classic story, ‘King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword’ follows Arthur’s journey from growing up rough in the back streets to claiming his rightful throne.

When he was a child, his father was murdered and his sinister uncle Vortigern seized the crown. But now the Sword in the Stone has revealed itself again, and the prophecy of a trueborn king is spreading among the people.

Arthur must come forth and acknowledge his legacy – whether he wants to or not.

Release Date: 12th May 2017 Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama

Cast Members: Charlie Hunnam, Eric Bana, Jude Law Please note that release dates are subject to change and some previews may be shown earlier.

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Notes from your local Muxton Councillor

Cllr. Nigel Dugmore (Muxton Ward) T: 01952 380237 M: 07528 979395 E: nigel.dugmore@telford.gov.uk

Cllr Nigel Dugmore

At last month's Telford and Wrekin Cabinet meeting, they voted to move Muxton School into the catchment area for The Telford Priory School.

This was despite the overwhelming objection from parents and rejecting the compromise of a shared catchment area with the Burton Borough School. This decision means that Staffordshire children now have a higher priority for Newport schools than Muxton children. The whole process calls into question Telford and Wrekin Councils' commitment to its own stated principles of honesty, fairness, respect and involvement.

With several complaints lodged this is still very much a live issue.

A polite request from residents in the Thornton Park Avenue area to the parents of Muxton School children - Please do not park/drive on the grass verges. The grass is getting damaged by tyre tracks.

Donnington and Muxton residents, please note that there was no increase in the Parish precept this year.

This was thanks to myself and the other Muxton Councillors who proposed and pushed through a zero increase.

Newport (Salop) and District Male Voice Choir COME AND JOIN OUR SINGING DAY

Newport Male Voice Choir is looking for new members to join our happy throng. We are therefore holding an informal singing day on Saturday 20 May 2017 so you can come and see if choral singing is for you. We perform a wide range of classic songs, show numbers and popular music.

If you enjoy singing do come and join us: you can be sure of a warm welcome. It doesn’t matter if you have not sung in a choir before or can’t read music. The only qualification is the ability to sing in tune and with enthusiasm. There’s no voice test, no audition and no obligation to join.

The event will take place from 10am to 3.30 pm at Trinity Church, Wellington Road Newport. We will be very pleased to see you for the day or just for an hour or two.

Bring some lunch (coffee and tea will be provided). For more information phone Alan Wright on 01952 813267.

PUZZLE - ANSWERS SUDUKO (EASY)

SUDUKO (HARD)

TRIAL

CROSSWORD Across: 1 Czech Republic, 7 Seraph, 9 Au pair, 10 Are, 12 Radon, 13 Chablis, 14 Physicist, 16 Seethes, 18 Proms, 20 ENE, 22 Enzyme, 23 Alpaca, 24 Selfsatisfied.

Down: 1 Cash registers, 2 Erred, 3 Ruhr, 4 Uvula, 5 Leaflet, 6 Christmas card, 8 Pansy, 11 Eclipse, 14 Pretzel, 15 Impel, 17 Humus, 19 Okapi, 21 Nazi.

CODEWORD HIDATO

KIDS PAGE WORD LADDER Here is one possible solution (others may exist)

FIRE hire here herd head HEAT

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The Grid: (Column One) Butterfly, rabbit, lamb, chick. (Column Two) Chick, lamb, rabbit, butterfly.

(Column Three) lamb, chick, butterfly, rabbit. (Column Four) rabbit, butterfly, chick, lamb.

Maze: You pick up 6 Easter eggs when taking the most direct route to the basket.

The word that can be unjumbled is ‘Spring’.

WORDWHEEL MANHANDLE

RAN 3 Letters RID ADO ROD AID AIR 4 Letters AND ARID DIN DARN DON IRON ION RAID NOD RAIN NOR RIND OAR ROAD

ROAN 5 Letters ADORN DRAIN NADIR RADIO RADON 6 Letters INROAD ORDAIN

Books

RELATIONSHIPS This month’s books are all about relationships, from first loves and families to fleeting friendships.

Lucky Boy – Shanthi Sekaran

Mexican Solimar risks everything to start a new life in America, but as an illegal immigrant she has few rights. When she’s thrown into a detention centre, her son is placed in foster care. Kavya is an American-Indian chef desperate for a child.

When she’s given Solimar’s toddler to care for it seems like a dream come true. One boy – two mothers, both of whom will do everything in their power in order to keep him. An emotional rollercoaster of a read, this looks set to become one of this year’s bestsellers.

The Lonely Hearts Hotel – Heather O’Neill

Pierrot and Rose grow up together in a Montreal orphanage. They bond over a shared love of entertaining people, but go their separate ways as teenagers. Reunited years later, they set out to realise their childhood dream of running their own stage show. Their path isn’t an easy one, however. They both have demons to face, and Rose’s wants her dead. A highly entertaining read, with beautiful, lyrical prose and characters you’ll be rooting for from the beginning.

A Big Dose of Lucky (Secrets) – Marthe Jocelyn

When the Canadian orphanage they live in burns down in 1964, seven teenage girls set out to discover the secrets of their pasts. Seven authors have each chosen one girl’s story to write. The result is the Secrets series. In A Big Dose of Lucky, Malou heads to a small town in Ontario, hoping to find her birth parents. Malou is mixed race, shy and desperate to fit in. The truth of her birth may give her the family she craves, even if it’s not the one she imagined. An enjoyable read that will leave you eager to read the rest of the series.

A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles

The gentleman of the title is Count Alexander Rostov. Following the Russian Revolution, the Count is sentenced to house (or in this case, hotel) arrest, indefinitely. Given work as a waiter in the hotel restaurant, he forges close friendships with some of the other inhabitants. While his view is mainly confined to what he can see out of his tiny window, Rostov is able to observe and ruminate on a tumultuous Russia over the course of four decades. You’ll savour every word.

My Sweet Revenge – Jane Fallon

When Paula finds out her husband is having an affair, she decides to win him back – so that she can be the one who breaks the marriage up. She befriends his mistress, Saskia, and sets out on a mission to lose weight, get fit and become the woman he wants. Paula recruits Saskia’s husband, Josh, to help and together they set out to make the cheaters’ lives a misery. An easy read that’s perfect for lazy sunny afternoons.

See You in the Cosmos – Jack Cheng

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Electricians AquaSpark.......................................................62 Del Corley Electrical Services.................. 69 Estate Agents & Property Barker Healey.................................................35 Coleman Estates............................................32 Ithon Valley Lodges..................................... 34 Julia Weston....................................................37 Lioncourt Homes...........................................33 Nock Deighton.........................................30-31 Fascias & Guttering Telford Seamless Gutters.......................... 69

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