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Restaurant Review
FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE Norwood House Pave Lane, Newport TF10 9LQ
T: 01952 825896
slices of melt in the mouth lamb fillet, cooked until still slightly pink served on a bed of fondant potatoes, with celeriac purée and a red wine jus, we were both very satisfied with our choices of main course and both thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The dessert menu has a mouthwatering array of tempting treats, so needless to say we both went for the full 3 course offer! Aaron ordered the Tutti Fruiti Cheesecake and I opted for the intriguing Textures of Pear. The Cheescake was a really fun and vibrant dish, the cheesecake tasted just like lemon sherbet and was served with a scoop of bright blue bubble gum ice cream! The overall effect was very reminiscent of an old-fashioned sweetie shop, it was fun and tasty and it raised a smile too! My textures of pear dessert arrived beautifully presented and as the name might suggest it did indeed cover a plethora of pear textures, including poached pear, pear parisien, pear purée and pear glacé. The poached pear was perfectly soft and refreshing in contrast with the pear glacé which gave an intense hit of sweetness and a crunchy texture, this was a cleverly thought out and well presented dish which I thoroughly enjoyed, it was a lovely light ending to the meal. During our visit I was delighted to discover that the restaurant is also open for Sunday lunch between 12 noon and 4pm, the Sunday lunch menu starts from £14.50 for two courses and £17.95 for four courses including coffee and a home-made mint truffle, which is great value for a quality meal. The Sunday lunch menu has something to please everyone, with traditional roasts, fish and vegetarian options available. Norwood House really is a hidden gem and a must visit destination for foodies, the cuisine is top quality, the atmosphere is cosy and intimate and with the fabulous champagne menu it offers incredible value too. For a fine dining experience without the fine dining price tag you really must put Norwood House on your to do list this autumn!
Reviewed by Charlie & Aaron Scott
Norwood House Pave Lane, Newport, Shropshire TF10 9LQ
Norwood House is a chic and cosy eatery located in the charming countryside setting of Chetwynd Aston on the outskirts of Newport.
To book call 01952 825896 or text 07760 780554
Hosted by Anita, the restaurant has recently re-opened after the owners took a short break to concentrate on private functions. Being able to offer exclusivity, and catering for upto 140 guests, Norwood House is an excellent venue for weddings and special occasion celebrations. Having dined at the restaurant in the past I was keen to return as soon as I heard about the relaunch, as the standard of the food has always been excellent and once again I wasn't disappointed. On arrival we ordered drinks to enjoy in the pleasant bar area while we perused the menu. I was happy to see that the ever popular Champagne Menu is back, offering incredible value without compromising on choice or quality; it's available from Thursday to Saturday from 6pm till 9pm and for just £20 per person includes 2 courses and a glass of bubbles or for £24.95 you can upgrade to three courses. To start my husband ordered the Thai crab cake and I went for the garlic mushrooms, after enjoying a few sips of our very nice chilled champagne our food arrived hot and attractively presented. The crab cake had a golden crispy crumb coating and inside was light and fluffy crab and potato filling, Aaron commented that the flavour of the crab cake was mildly spicy with a delicious savoury Thai flavour, it was accompanied by a flavoursome tomato basil jam and fresh mixed salad leaves. My garlic mushroom starter was served in a rather cute miniature frying pan, it consisted of a medley of mushrooms cooked in a rich and creamy garlic sauce, topped with a crunchy golden pesto crumble, it was very
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tasty and moorish and made for a great start to the meal, the crumble topping added a crunchy texture which worked well with the richness of the mushrooms. For our main courses we ordered the 8oz fillet steak with peppercorn sauce and the lamb fillet. The fillet steak was cooked exactly to Aaron's preference and was very tender, it came served with a generous portion of perfectly crisp yet fluffy hand cut chips and a side of fresh seasonal veg.
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COUNTRY PUB & DINING Longdon Upon Tern, Telford TF6 6LJ
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SUNDAY EVENINGS DISCOUNTED MENU (available 5:30 - 8:30pm) • 8oz Fillet £15.00 • 8oz Rib-eye £13.50 • 8oz Sirloin £12.50 • Fish & Chips £9.00
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To book contact our events team on 01952 460128 The Park House Hotel, Park Street, Shifnal TF11 9BA
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Restaurant Review
FINDING THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN AND AROUND SHROPSHIRE
had been given the choice to have either chips or mash too). We also ordered some seasonal vegetables to accompany our dishes, which were perfectly cooked. Nik’s lamb came with a herb cous cous and had been cooked with Middle Eastern spices, Nik commented, ‘The spicy slow cooked lamb melted in the mouth, the minted yoghurt added a refreshing coolness from the spices and the light and fluffy cous cous had hints of sweetness with juicy sultanas‘. As our waiter asked us about desserts I quickly jumped in before Nik to order the dessert of the day, which was a Pistachio Parfait with Chocolate Mousse. Nik opted for the Dark and White Chocolate Roulade. The pistachio parfait was quite a firm texture but when you put it in your mouth it quickly melted, a great combination of textures with the velvety smooth rich chocolate mousse and an added crunch from the pistachio nuts. Nik’s White and Dark Chocolate Roulade was wonderfully rich and luxurious and drizzled with a smooth chocolate sauce, pieces of candid orange added a citrus burst of flavour - quite an indulgent dessert. Sunday lunches are available between 12-4pm, 2 courses are £14 and 3 courses are £19. A lunchtime menu is available between 12-3pm. Dinner is served 6:309:30pm Wednesday to Saturday. The restaurant has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where locally produced food, simply cooked is the order of the day. From the Autumn there will be more steaks added to the menu and they will be focusing on more steak specials, we are looking forward to coming back to try those. So whether it’s a sophisticated night out you’re after or a lazy Sunday afternoon, Granary Grill has all occasions covered.
The Granary Grill
Reviewed by Fleur & Nik Abel
Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8LE
T: 01952 852107
The Granary Grill is situated in the beautiful grounds of Weston Park stately home, the granary building was built in 1767 and was the last building on the grounds to be restored in 2009. The building retains many interesting features with lots of exposed brick, high ceilings and large arched windows. The split level seating area provides diners with views from the mezzanine level over the Church Pool to the estate cottages or looking out onto the Granary courtyard, which is perfect for al fresco dining (weather permitting!). The Granary is also home to a deli, café and art gallery. The restaurant has a rustic feel but it is very clean and elegant, just as you would expect from such a venue. We were shown to our table which was situated on the upper part of the split level restaurant, the view from our table was amazing and we were lucky enough to watch the sun go down as we dined. In the centre of the restaurant is the bar which is very well stocked with a great selection of wines, beers and spirits. I ordered a large glass of white wine and Nik chose a bottled Moretti beer. For starters Nik ordered the Fried Tiger Prawns and I chose the Spiced Confit Duck Spring Roll. Nik’s prawns were served with garlic and chilli aioli sauce, Nik said the prawns were wonderfully fresh and succulent; the chilli aioli gave a welcome hit of heat to the juicy prawns. My spring rolls were served with a marmalade and soy dipping sauce that added lots of flavour to the dish, the spring rolls were lovely and crispy on the outside and very soft on the inside, just perfect.
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For the main courses there were a good selection of dishes including some cooked on the grill where you can see the chefs prepare your meal before you. The open plan kitchen is at the heart of the restaurant where the sights, sounds and smells create a sense of theatre. Head Chef Guy Day and his team serve up homemade classics, signature steaks and dishes with an imaginative twist. I ordered the Home-smoked Pork Belly and Nik chose the Braised Lamb Shoulder. I could smell the smokiness of my pork belly before I even took a bite and it tasted even better than it smelt; there was a large mushroom, grilled tomato and a lovely sweet apple sauce to accompany my meal, I had also had some new potatoes which were perfectly seasoned with a little melted butter (I
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Celebrate in style this year at one of our Winter Wonderland Party Nights. Beautiful decorated suites and dance the night away to our resident DJ. Perfect for small groups and large groups be it family, friends or colleagues.
Dates: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd Dec Times: Arrival/Welcome Drinks - 7.00pm Carriages: 1.00am • Prices: from £24.95pp
60 SEAT RESTAURANT (Fully Air Conditioned)
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Escape the hustle and bustle that is the run up to Christmas and step into pure relaxation. Enjoy a pampering spa day including use of the health club, two 30 minute spa treatments or one 60 minute ritual and light lunch, followed by a delicious three course meal and entertainment at any one of our fabulous Winter Wonderland Party Nights.
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WHITE HOUSE HOTEL MUXTON
Wellington Road, Muxton, Telford TF2 8NG Food Served: 12pm - 9:30pm 7 days a week
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Adams House, 7 High Street, Newport TF10 7AR
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Recipe
CHOCOLATE & ORANGE BATTENBURG CAKE This cake looks really impressive but it’s easy to make – just two flavoured sponge cakes cut into thin strips and wrapped in marzipan.
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Priorslee
Woodhouse Lane, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9UR • T: 01952 200696 @shopgreenfields
Makes 2 Cakes (each serving 8)
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INGREDIENTS: • 225g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder • 225g caster sugar • 225g butter, softened • 4 medium eggs, beaten • 2tsp finely grated orange zest • 1tbsp orange juice • 1tbsp cocoa powder blended with 1tbsp hot water • 4tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved • 450g marzipan
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Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C fan, Gas 4. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl and add the sugar, butter and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale, smooth and creamy.
2. D . ivide the mixture equally between 2 bowls and fold the orange rind and juice into one bowl and the blended cocoa powder into the other. 3. Spoon each mixture into separate greased and base-lined 18cm square shallow cake tins and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cakes are risen and just firm to the touch. Cool for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. 4. Trim the edges from each cake then cut each cake into four even-sized strips. Using a little of the jam, sandwich 2 of the chocolate strips with 2 of the orange flavoured strips to create a chequered effect oblong cake. 5. Roll out half the marzipan on a surface dusted lightly with icing sugar to an 18 x 30cm rectangle. Brush the top of the assembled cake with a little more jam and press onto the marzipan. Brush the remaining sides of the cake with jam and carefully wrap the marzipan all around the cake. Use your fingertips to crimp along the top edges of the cake. Repeat with the remaining cake strips and marzipan to make a second cake.
Breakfasts Available All day! 62 High Street Newport TF10 7AQ
TIP Once made the cakes will keep in an airtight container or wrapped in foil for up to 3 days.
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A simple, one-colour scheme is relatively easy to get right – provided you choose the right colour. Combining two or more can be more challenging, but hugely rewarding. As Little Greene MD David Mottershead says: “Using paints effectively in interior design is a much more sophisticated process than selecting a single colour from a paint chart. One colour in isolation can be attractive, two in combination can be beautiful and three shades used together can be quite exquisite.” Once you have narrowed down your choices and tried the apps, Fired Earth’s creative director Rob Whitaker has some further tips that will help: “Think about creating a mood board of magazine cuttings and swatches to inspire you, layering colours and textures to build a balanced palette. Buy tester pots of the paints you’re considering so that you can see what they look like as the light changes throughout the day. To really get a feel for the colours, paint A4-sized pieces of paper and stick them to all of the walls that you’re planning to paint. Another trick is to paint the inside of a cardboard box so that you can see how the colour changes as the walls reflect off each other.”
Katherine Sorrell outlines how you can employ paint to colour your home beautiful. It’s fair to say that most of us are cautious about using colour; in fact, a survey by Dulux found that three-quarters of respondents were afraid of making the wrong colour choice. So how can we boost our colour confidence? Easy: arm yourself with a little knowledge and make the effort to experiment. You can always repaint if you don’t like the results. Where to start? Well, it’s a good idea to leaf through as many interiors books and magazines as you can get your hands on. A wealth of effort and experience has gone into producing room sets that work for all kinds of tastes. And don’t forget that all the leading paint manufacturers produce masses of helpful information, from colour cards to brochures that demonstrate how different shades can be put together – and even interactive free apps where you can paint a virtual room without having to apply a single drop of paint: try Dulux’s Visualizer or Crown’s MyRoomPainter, for example. Consider the sizes of your rooms. Would you like to make a small room seem bigger, or a large room more cosy? The basic principles are that pale colours, because they contain a lot of white, seem to recede, enhancing a feeling of spaciousness, while darker colours absorb light and therefore appear more enclosing. Similarly, ‘cool’ colours such as blue and green are more distancing than ‘warm’ colours such as red and yellow. This is why people tend to use paler, cooler colours in small rooms, and white on low ceilings, reserving bolder or darker colours for large, bright rooms. That said, you can break the rules if you wish: perhaps by using a dark, warm colour to make a small room feel welcoming and intimate. From a practical point of view, paint those parts of the house that show the dirt
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You may be happy with a classic colour palette that will last for years but, if you want to get on-trend, look out for fashion-forward hues. Dulux’s colour of the year is Cherished Gold, an earthy metallic that works well with both fresh pastels and rich jewel tones, while Pantone’s colours of the year are Rose Quartz and a soft blue called Serenity. Crown’s autumn/winter palette is based around three looks: Out of the Dark, with black and charcoal plus dashes of bright yellow, pink and orange; Skyscapes, employing shades of blue mixed with grey and chalky neutrals; and Faded Berries, offsetting deep berry tones with mossy and grassy greens. To conclude? Do your research, seek out your favourite style and either follow fashion or go your own way. The colour possibilities are endless.
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Natural paints are generally made using combinations of ingredients such as linseed oil, lime, turpentine, citrus oil, chalk and earth and mineral pigments. They allow walls to breathe, so moisture is not trapped beneath useful if your house is slightly damp - and they don’t become statically charged, thus reducing the build-up of dust on painted surfaces (good for allergy sufferers). Because they are more flexible, they tend not to crack or flake. They use either fully renewable raw materials or those that are in plentiful supply, and energy waste during manufacture is kept to a minimum. Manufacturers claim they are just as effective as conventional paints – if not more so – and, what’s more, they smell nice! Brands include Earthborn, Lakeland, Auro, Nutshell, Aglaia, Pots of Paint and Eico. Image - Sherwood matt emulsion, Green Apple matt emulsion and Pastures matt emulsion; all £13.94 for 2.5l matt emulsion, Colours at B&Q, 0333 014 3098; www.diy.com.
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In terms of furniture, the Art Deco look was low and upright in design, featuring geometric outlines with rounded corners, and often the shell, fan or sunburst shapes that are key to this style. Two completely new pieces had recently been invented: the coffee table and the cocktail cabinet, the latter something that has become inextricably associated with the style. Functional and space-saving, fitted kitchens became increasingly widespread, while the Art Deco bathroom (still a relatively new room in most homes) featured solid yet elegant shapes and glamorous looks, with plenty of chrome and bevelled-edge mirror. To decorate walls, botanicals or geometrics were frequent motifs, while upmarket homes might have lacquer or wood panelling, mirror tiles or even trompe l’oeil murals. And Image - Artworks Art Deco bathroom, Original Style, 01392 473000; www.originalstyle.com this was the era of fabulous parquet flooring, perhaps with the addition of a zebra skin or a boldly abstract rug (today’s fashionable chevrons are a descendant). Soft furnishings were, in high-end interiors at least, sumptuous and costly, with silk and velvet (tasselled and fringed, of course) especially desirable. However, as the look filtered down it was cotton, chenille and moquette that gained in popularity, often featuring graphic patterns in bold colours or the monochrome of black, white and grey. Everything was bathed in a new form of artificial light – electricity – and the widespread use of new-fangled electric fittings meant that The Roaring Twenties saw the jazz age in full swing from designers paid increasing attention to their appearance. Often London to Berlin and Paris to Chicago. Just think flappers, strikingly dramatic, they were made from ground-breaking slick automobiles, the talkies and skyscrapers: it was all about materials such as aluminium, plywood, tubular steel, plastic glamour, drama and modernity. Consumerism had arrived, and or pressed glass; typical styles included pendant lights in the timing was just right for a brand new style. the form of an inverted bowl made from marbled glass and Also known as Art Moderne, Jazz Moderne or simply Deco, hung from chains, ziggurat, shell or fan-shaped wall lights, and Art Deco style was rooted in the world of pre-First World War column-based table lamps boasting Art Deco motifs such as leading French design, but only became widely recognised a sunray, borzoi dog or stylised naked figurines. And, since after the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts this was, essentially, a decorative style, the right accessories Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an exhibition which aimed and ornaments were key, from Clarice Cliff’s ground-breaking to modernise French interior design. As they moved into a ceramics to Bakelite radios, cocktail shakers and silver dressing new era, French designers were combining classical features table sets. and rare, luxury materials with exciting new influences such as contemporary art (Cubism and Fauvism), the exotic Ballets As time went on, and Art Deco design was more widely Russes and a fascination with all things Egyptian, as well as disseminated, it became less sophisticated and more massthe art and artefacts of Japan, Africa, native America, Mexico produced. Those initial qualities of opulence and luxury and the Middle East. The result? An irresistible new style that became, especially in 1930s Britain, more utilitarian and perfectly expressed the excitement of the changing times. suburban. Though essentially still a ground-breaking style that
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The luxe looks of Art Deco never go out of fashion – and, according to a recent survey by Olympia’s Art & Antiques Fair, it’s the nation’s favourite design style. We take a look at the history of this glamorous, good-looking movement.
Early Art Deco furniture was exclusive and luxurious, made from costly materials such as hardwoods, lacquer, mother of pearl, shark skin, tortoiseshell and leather, and frequently featured extravagant veneering and inlaid decoration. For collectors, then, this period is highly desirable and correspondingly expensive. However, as the style spread around Europe and became hugely popular across the Atlantic, designers gave the look a twist, employing the latest technologies and less expensive materials, such as stainless steel, chrome and Bakelite plastic. In the States it became known as Streamlining, and its curvy lines were the must-have look for a host of new
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bridged the old world and the new, it was commercialised to the point of kitsch. House builders employed features such as rounded bay windows, doorways with stepped surrounds and garden gates with sunrise motifs. The vocabulary of brightly coloured zigzags, chevrons, exotic animals and stylised flowers was added to furnishings, accessories and practically any type of homeware possible – and thus what had been a luxurious look available only to the few had become an everyday style that was found in all sorts of ordinary homes.
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Telford & Wrekin Council is delighted to announce the borough will be holding a European Market this year in the lead up to Christmas.
Anyone who has visited similar style markets before will be pleased to hear that there will be a bar as well as the obligatory sausages for that real authentic European market feel. There will be 32 traditional chalets featuring 70 per cent European and 30 per cent local market stalls. In addition, there will also be a little funfair to entertain the younger crowd as well as performances from local choirs and acoustic bands for that real Christmas atmosphere. Councillor Shaun Davies, Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “We have been discussing the possibility of a Christmas market for a long time now, and I know many local residents have raised the idea since the opening of Southwater two years ago. “Since it was announced on social media yesterday the interest in the market has been phenomenal, and despite it only being September I’m delighted at the excitement and buzz that is already building online.
If the Wi-Fi is fine or you’re connecting directly to broadband with a cable, it’s worth checking out the Speedtest.net website. This tells you exactly how fast your broadband connection is. You’ll never get the “up to” speeds advertised, but if your connection is falling far short - so for example if you’re getting around 1Mbps on a line that’s supposed to be good for 12 to 20Mbps - then it’s time to have harsh words with your internet provider.
“The market will not only be showcasing food, drink and products from authentic European stallholders, but will also give a number of local businesses the opportunity to have a stall of their own at an event which is likely to attract thousands of visitors “We’ve been putting Telford and Wrekin on the map with our astonishing growth over recent years and holding this market shows our continuing intention to make the borough a destination of choice.” Telford & Wrekin Council is working with Retail Alternatives to bring Telford European Christmas Market to the borough, also supported by Telford Shopping Centre. To keep up to date with the latest news visit the event page on Facebook Telford European Christmas Market.
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Most broadband connections are ADSL, which uses existing copper wires to bring broadband alongside your phone line. But there’s a newer, faster technology called fibre-optic. That’s what super-fast services such as BT Infinity and Virgin Media offer, and if you’re lucky enough to live in an area where fibre broadband is available it offers a massive increase in speed. What happens if you can’t get any kind of wired connection? Many areas with ropey broadband get decent mobile phone coverage, and if you’re in a 3G (or even better, 4G) coverage area you can use your phone as a personal hotspot. That turns your phone into a personal Wi-Fi hotspot that you can connect to; it then sends and receives data over the mobile phone network on behalf of your connected device. Beware, though: such usage can quickly rack up lots of data, so if you’re on a limited mobile data deal - which is the most common kind of package - you might find yourself needing a more generous data allowance.
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Beginning on 1 December, the market will run daily right up until 23 December offering a wide range of food, drinks, crafts and more.
To identify the problem, it’s important to look in the right place. If you’re connecting to your broadband via a wireless router, that wireless connection could be the culprit. Wi-Fi signals can be obstructed by things such as radiators, metal mesh in the walls, pipework and even furniture, and you’ll often find a poor wireless connection can be fixed by moving the router, or upgrading to a faster one if the existing router is getting old: Wi-Fi technology has improved dramatically in recent years, and a router you buy today will be much faster with much better range than a similarly priced one five years ago. If your home simply isn’t Wi-Fi friendly - because it’s huge, or made out of really thick stone - then a Wi-Fi range extender can boost the signal, or you can opt for something called Powerline networking. This uses your house’s electricity circuit to transmit data between plug sockets, which sounds like madness but works really well. Look for Powerline AV if you want to have connections fast enough for streaming high quality video.
Be particularly mindful of data if you’re using your phone as a hotspot abroad. It’s often a better idea to turn off data roaming on your phone and look for public Wi-Fi hotspots instead, because something as simple as checking email and Facebook can easily result in big bills. Some networks offer roaming deals that enable you to use mobile data when you’re abroad for a small daily fee, but if you don’t take advantage of them you’ll soon discover that mobile data can be more expensive than gold, oil or printer ink.
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I have two make up bags – one for my essentials and one for all those extra eyeshadows, lip glosses and other cosmetics that I might only dig out occasionally. I only keep the bare minimum in the smaller bag, so that I can find everything within the 30 seconds I usually have free before rushing out on the school run. Clarins’ new Supra Volume Mascara, £21.50, has found a well-deserved space amongst my other essentials. It glides on easily, without clumping, and makes lashes look much longer. One coat is ideal for everyday, while two provides the wow factor for a night out. It’s also enriched with panthenol, to help strengthen lashes.
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Makeup bags do tend to get rather grimy, and can be a bit of a breeding ground for bacteria. Mine can’t be bunged in the washing machine, more’s the pity, so I’m planning to treat myself to some new ones very soon. I have my eye on the Kit The Cat Make Up
Bag, £15, and Washbag, £22, from Oliver Bonas.
This wonderful eyelash enhancing treatment can lift and lengthen your own natural lashes to create a brighter, fuller, wide-eyed look. It is a great option for those unsuitable for eyelash extensions, or those who would prefer a more natural look. Short, straight or very fair lashes can benefit from this innovative treatment making lashes look longer and thicker. Your natural lashes are lifted into position for your desired amount of curl, and then tinted for further depth and definition. This treatment lasts up to two months without maintenance.
I love gel effect nail polishes. Nails Inc.’s are amongst the best out there, and they’ve added four new colours for autumn. The new range - All Fired Up - also includes charcoal to ‘help protect nails against toxins and pollutants’. I can’t testify to how successful it is at keeping those pesky pollutants away, but the gold shade (Crown Place, £15) goes on like a dream, gives nails a smooth shiny finish and lasts for ages.
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Would you like to say goodbye to fine lines and wrinkles? We offer non surgical cosmetic treatments to hold back the years, helping you achieve the look you desire. We offer a full consultation, whether you would like to reduce the signs of aging or enhance your features, we will be able to advise you on the appropriate course of treatments for a natural result.
You should never feel guilty about devoting half an hour to some much-needed ‘me-time’. A bubbly bath, glass of wine, music and face mask and you’re ready to face the world again. Neal’s Yard Remedies Rose Formula Antioxidant Facial Mask, £26.50, suits most skin types, even us sensitive souls. Kaolin and pink clay help to exfoliate and draw out impurities, but the mask doesn’t leave skin feeling dry or tight after use. It’s very gentle, and helps to hydrate and soften tired skin. What’s more, as it’s packed with plant extracts and essential oils, such as geranium, rose and marigold, it smells lovely.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so do take a minute to check yourself out. While a lump is one of the most common symptoms, it’s not the only one. Others include pain, redness and a change in shape, size or texture. Head over to www. breastcancercare.org.uk to find out more. Several brands have released products to fundraise for breast cancer research. Not all come with a decent charity donation though, so do check before buying. I’m tempted by Aveda’s BCA Hand Relief, £20. It’s a lovely product anyway, being rich in antioxidants and very hydrating, and a portion of sales will help to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Lucy Caldicott has recently opened her own hair salon in Newport called Lucy Mae’s Hair Salon. Lucy has been working in the industry since the age of fourteen where she worked evenings and a Saturday job in a local salon. Lucy previously rented a chair at Decadence Hair & Beauty in Newport for five years where she started to build her client base. With the knowledge and experience Lucy has gained over the years the next step was to launch her own salon where she can now expand her hair services. Lucy has a great enthusiasm for customer care and a great flair for hair.
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At the new salon Lucy offers an extended range of quality products, including Moroccan oil, Fudge colour and Olaplex. Olaplex is a hair treatment with a bond multiplier which limits damage to hair during or after colour. The results are amazing and leave your hair looking and feeling much healthier; treatments start from £10 - for more information call in and have a chat with Lucy about trying this fabulous product. For a free, no obligation, consultation pop in the salon or call 01952 812136.
Shifnal and Priorslee Express beauty package 3 beauty treatments for £30
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PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP
Most Shropshire GP practices have formed a patient participation group and Shifnal is no exception. The Shifnal and Priorslee Patient Participation Group holds regular meetings with representatives of Shifnal doctors’ surgery , usually the Practice Business Manager, Sheila Maclucas and the Office Manager, Caroline Beale, approximately every 6 – 8 weeks. This is a way for patients and the surgery to work together to improve services. The staff keep the group up to date with the current staffing situation, and any other items of news, especially who the locum doctors are, and ways in which improvements to the service can be made. New members to join the group would be very welcome, and anyone interested should contact the Chair at 01952 462855 or marionlaw@tiscali.co.uk, or the Secretary sheilaoffland@ hotmail.co.uk. The group has organised a Health Information Day to be held at Shifnal Village Hall on Friday 21st October 2016 10.30am to 2.30pm when there will be information about local organisations which can help with specific health problems, and other information about helping to keep healthy. There will be local posters and promotion nearer the time.
The treatment offers: • Rejuvenation and revitalisation designed to help the whole body • Involves the insertion of fine needles into the face hands ears and legs • Stimulates the production of collagen • Erase as many as 5-15 years off your face • Fine lines eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished
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For more information please go to www.shropshirephysio.co.uk and click on the Facial rejuvenation acupuncture or email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk You can speak with Steve Briggs on 01952 462330
• Bags under the eyes reduced • Jowls firmed • Lifting of droopy eye lids or double chins minimised • Acne and hormonal balance
There is space for more exhibitors, anyone interested should contact the Secretary or Chair as above.
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By Helen Taylor It’s not just your clothes that need updating this season, your accessories do too. And there’s no better way to complete your autumnal look than with a brand new pair of shoes, a statement bag and some pretty pieces of jewellery. Here are our favourite buys:
Boots £79. Biba at House of Fraser Mode Model wears Dorothy Perkins Chelsea Boot £89.Superdry
Shopper £79, Hat £28, Leopard clutch £65, Scarf £18, Crossbody bag £45, Black boot £55, Tan boot £55, Grey boot £45, Metallic clutch £65, Suede clutch £65, Hobo bag £75, Shopper £79.
All NINE BY SAVANNAH MILLER at Debenhams
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Feather Print Scarf £22.Accessorize
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Powers to Ban Letting Agents Welcomed New laws which give local authorities the power to ban rogue landlords and letting agents have been welcomed by managers at Nock Deighton. The law will come into force on October 1, 2017, and it will be a groundbreaking moment, marking the first time that a letting agent can be banned from the industry. Dawn Clarke, director of lettings and property management at Nock Deighton, said the move was long overdue. “As the regional representative of the Association of Residential Letting Agents, I have been involved with various campaigns to push for this law to be introduced, so I am delighted it is finally coming to pass,” she said.
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Situated on the edge of the old established village of Horsehay on the fringe of Telford, the property is convenient for access to the amenities of the Horsehay area including the golf course, nursery, Horsehay pool and Telford steam railway. This spacious semi detached cottage briefly comprises entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study and downstairs shower room. Three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom and a bathroom. Outside there is a tarmac driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the detached double garage. The large gardens surround the property and comprise of large lawned areas interspersed with flower/shrub borders. There is a paved patio area running across the rear of the property. Energy rating - D.
£335,000
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“Previous governments have never reclassified letting agents so they come under the same legal framework as estate agents, which never really made sense to me. “That meant that letting agents who may, for instance, have been involved in criminal proceedings such as stealing deposits, could have just carried on working in the industry. “Now, thankfully, that will be a thing of the past. We would, of course, recommend that people use a reputable agent who has experience of property management in their area so they can be sure their property investment is in safe hands.” Before the new law is introduced, there will be a
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consultation on the type of offences which will lead to rogue agents and landlords to be banned. Announcing the new powers, new housing minister, Gavin Barwell, said: “The Housing and Planning Act 2016 introduced a power enabling local authorities to apply to the First Tier tribunal for a banning order against a person or organisation who has been convicted of a banning order offence. “Banning order offences will be specified in Regulations following a public consultation and will be subject to the affirmative procedure. “We are planning to introduce this power on October 1 2017.”
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£349,950 Wellington
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A spacious detached four bedroom family home in popular residential development. Energy rating – D.
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Heritage View, Sommerfeld Road, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5RY Showhome open daily 10am to 5.30pm Call: 0845 873 2893†
Properties in this selection of beautiful blue brick barn conversions do not come up for sale very often - and it is easy to see why. Having all the character and charm of a country retreat, whilst still being within a stone's throw of all Newport's amenities, they offer the complete package. Briefly comprising Lounge (with French doors and exposed beams), Kitchen, Conservatory, 3 Bedrooms (Master with En-suite) and Bathroom, there is also a good sized and immaculately kept wrap-around garden, Garage and ample parking. Mains gas C.H. and D.G. throughout. 6 Blue House Barns, Newport
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The Southwold The perfect space to entertain family and friends was top of Angela Proctor and Richard Humpherson’s wish list when they began searching for their first home. Telford was the ideal location: good transport links with the West Midlands for Angela’s job as a NVQ assessor and in close proximity to Richard’s work in South Staffordshire; but to start with they were undecided about whether to go for a project or a new build. Richard sketched out their dream downstairs layout on the back of an envelope and his drawing turned out to be exactly what they found when they were shown The Southwold house design at Bovis Homes’ Oakford Grange development. “He literally drew the layout of this house. It was unbelievable,” says Angela. “We do like to entertain at home a lot and I didn’t want a kitchen diner separate from the lounge area. I wanted it all to flow out into the back garden as well, because we do love al fresco dining; and that’s exactly what we have here. People are really taken aback when they come through the door and they see how big and wide and spacious it is. We love it.” Angela is full of praise for sales advisor Tracy Groom and independent financial advisor Jay Foster who helped them through the buying process. “I really can’t sing Tracy’s praises enough,” she says. “She knew that we were first-time buyers, and so did Jay, and they literally started from the beginning and explained it all. They made it so easy. It was brilliant.”
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Richard and Angela used the government’s Help to Buy scheme, which enabled them to get the three-bedroom home they’d set their hearts on.
Have you been dreaming of making that big move and owning your own home?
“Initially we didn’t really want to go down that route but we loved the house and the area,” says Angela. “It’s not a massive development but it’s big enough for you to go and have a walk around of an evening if you want to, and it’s right next to some green space: there’s a pool at the top of the road, and it’s very quiet and well laid out. I love the way that the garages are at the back of the houses so you feel that you aren’t going to have loads of cars around. Everything’s neatly tucked away.”
With interest rates at historically low levels plus the Help to Buy scheme* now is the perfect time to make that move and get on the property ladder.
The help they received from the sales team was invaluable in helping them make their decision to go for Help to Buy. “It was just so easy because of the way they explained it,” says Angela. “They didn’t put any pressure on us. It was all done in a very advisory way and not as a hard sell. There was none of that. It was all very much about answering our questions and letting us decide what we wanted to do.” And the Bovis team pulled out all the stops to make sure that Angela and Richard could move into their new home in time for Angela’s birthday in May. “Tracy knew it was my birthday and they got us in just beforehand, so I was in for my birthday,” Angela says. “I was absolutely over the moon. Tracy and Roy the site manager made it really enjoyable. It was just seamless. I couldn’t wait to get here and it felt like home right from the word go.”
3 bedroom home from £164,995 or £131,995 with Help to Buy*
Not only can Bovis Homes talk you through all the challenges you face as first-time buyers we also offer an all-inclusive specification on most of our homes meaning you may not have the added cost of a fitted wardrobe, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer or an oven!
Oakford Grange, Telford TF1 5RY
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*The Help to Buy Equity scheme has specific terms and conditions and is subject to affordability criteria as prescribed by the homes and communities agency. Subject to specific mortgage lender conditions and qualifications. Not to be used in conjunction with another purchase assistance scheme. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. †Entertainment package, stamp duty, carpets and ceramic floor tiles offer is available for reservations before 31st October 2016 and on selected plots only. Entertainment package consists of: 43” smart TV, 16GB iPad Air 2 and BOSE speaker system. Please see sales advisor for further details. Prices and availability correct at time of going to press.
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Unwind in Absolute Luxury... Deep in the heart of Wales, Ithon Valley Lodge Park is nestled in an abundance of wildlife and surrounded by unspoilt landscape; it truly is the perfect countryside retreat.
Don’t miss out on our final Exeter, fitted with luxurious extras. Along with a desirable village location, our spacious four-bedroom Exeter home now comes complete with a stylish upgraded kitchen included.
Sitting on a gentle slope, rising 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. Whatever design you choose rest assured 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. When you wish to venture further the park is located just a short drive from the historic town of Llandrindod Wells, the chosen venue for the annual Victorian Festival held in August each year. The town also plays host to the annual Heart of Wales Walking Festival in September offering guided walks across the
You’ll also find a generous double garage, two en suite shower rooms and a dual aspect living room, leading to a beautiful rear garden.
gentle rolling countryside, narrow valleys, ancient hill forts and slow winding rivers. Within walking distance from the park lies the magnificent Elan Valley; a place of spectacular beauty often referred to as the ‘Lake District of Wales’ and a hot spot for local natural wildlife.
With part exchange available, moving to a prestigious new Church Aston home is more affordable than you might think.
Whether you are looking for a peaceful, rural retreat to escape the pressures of everyday life or to take advantage of the great outdoors, Ithon Valley Lodge Park is the ideal solution. For more information or to arrange a viewing contact 01244 752647. Ithon Valley Lodge Park Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6RF or see more at www.ithonvalley.co.uk and email info@ithonvalley.co.uk
The Exeter
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To find out more about the Exeter, visit between 11am and 5pm, seven days a week, call 01952 709695 or email barnfields@galliershomes.co.uk
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New Church Close, Wellington Super Two/Three bed detached bungalow, in a cul de sac location, close to Wellington centre, refitted kitchen and bathroom, new conservatory, stunning landscaped gardens.
£189,950 Royal Oak Drive, Apley Occupying a fantastic tree lined position, this detached three bedroom bungalow has NO Upward Chain – gas central heating and double glazing, nice living room, separate dining room and breakfast kitchen. Garage.
£123,000 Hamilton Road, Little Dawley Mature end terraced cottage, with NO UPWARD CHAIN, double glazed and centrally heated, Lounge, nice size kitchen diner and TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. Attached Garage
T: 01952 64 15 15 17 Church Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1DD sales@hamelsbushnell.co.uk www.hamelsbushnell.co.uk
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Ithon Valley Lodge Park An exclusive development of 15 luxury lodges located in the heart of the idyllic Mid-Wales countryside, close to the historic town of Llandrindod Wells.
Prestige Rochester 40’x20’ 2 Bed, Ensuite, Walk in Wardrobes, Bathroom, Open Plan Kitchen, Lounge, Dining Area, Large Decking
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The last remaining apartments on a prestigious development. The Mount is an extremely sympathetic conversion and enlargement of a prominently situated and distinctive period residence offering an exciting selection of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments of individual design and complimented by quality contemporary appointments including stylish kitchens and bathrooms, maintained grounds, allocated parking and with gardens to selected units. Short walking distance of Wellington centre with supermarkets, traditional indoor market, bus and railway stations.
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How Much Does it Really Cost
TO BUY A HOME?
Land registry This will confirm who holds the legal title to the land, and whether there are any charges on the property, such as a mortgage. Drainage and Water The water company will confirm whether the property is connected to the mains water supply, drainage and surface water drainage. This search also reveals whether any public drains are located on the land. Environmental An environmental search utilises historical information about how the land on which the property was built, and the land nearby, was used in the past – industrial or commercial uses, for example – and indicates whether contamination might be an issue. Any risk of flooding is also highlighted using data from the Environment Agency.
The true cost of buying a home isn’t always obvious when you start looking, and many people are unaware just how much the additional fees can mount up. In fact, when consumer group Which? carried out a national property survey, over 25% of buyers and sellers said that moving had cost them more than expected. So apart from your mortgage, what extra fees and expenses might you face when buying a new home?
Homebuyer Surveys
Stamp Duty affects the purchasers of residential freehold or leasehold properties sold forover £125,000, with rates currently standing at: • £125,001 to £250,000: 2% • £250,001 to £925,000: 5% • £925,001 to £1.5 million: 10% • Over £1.5 million: 12% As a buyer, you must send a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return along with your payment within 30 days of completion.
Removals
Mortgage lenders will carry out a basic valuation survey to confirm how much the property is worth. The price of this can start from around £150, but varies according to its value. Two other types of survey are also available - a Homebuyer Report and a full structural survey.
Home Insurance
Conveyancing and Solicitor’s Fees Solicitors tend to charge a fixed fee for their time, and then add on the costs of local authority and land/water searches separately, along with other searches that you might want to carry out.
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Come and relax in our friendly office or call us and chat about your requirements
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Buildings insurance is an important aspect of buying a property, and will be a requirement by your lender if you’ve taken out a mortgage. Contents insurance also protects your belongings in the event of fire, flood, or other disaster. It’s a good idea to factor in these extra costs before you start looking for a property. You’ll be more confident that your budget will stretch far enough, and won’t have to suffer any nasty surprises later on. www.which.co.uk/money/mortgages-and-property/guides/buying-ahouse/the-cost-of-buying-a-house/
Local Authority Local authority searches include the Local Land Charges Register. Your solicitor will also find out about any issues such as new roads that are being planned near the property, any parking restrictions or tree preservation orders, for example.
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More than 60 different searches are available, but many are specialised and only relevant to a small number of properties. These are the searches most commonly used by homebuyers:
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Stamp Duty
Using a removals firm can seem like a large expense if you don’t have a lot of possessions, and many people choose to hire a van instead. Removals firms generally charge from £300 for a small move, but may charge more for weekend work.
The cost of these surveys can vary depending on your location and the size of the property, but expect to pay from around £250 for a Homebuyer Report and upwards of £600 for a structural survey.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
OCD Awareness Week
9TH - 15TH OCTOBER
While people may joke about being “a bit OCD,” this trivialises a serious and potentially debilitating condition. OCD Awareness Week aims to correct the misconception that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder merely concerns harmless habits or quirks.
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What Is OCD? 12 in every 1,000 people suffer from OCD, experiencing a range of compulsions, obsessional thoughts and repetitive behaviours that seriously affect their day-today life. On average it’s undiagnosed for 10-15 years, yet 50% of cases are severe, meaning symptoms occupy more than three hours a day.
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Sufferers typically develop OCD in their late adolescence or twenties, but it affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. They may recognise their condition, yet find it hard to believe their compulsions won’t relieve their anxiety or prevent harm.
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2. Anxiety: caused by the obsession. Paranoia or a feeling of over-responsibility may develop and sufferers may believe they or their loved ones are in danger from something harmless - or that their actions can prevent or cause unrelated harm. 3. Compulsion: behaviours or thoughts patients are compelled to repeat as a result of the anxiety – although often, they’re not realistically connected. 4. Temporary relief: felt briefly when they have ‘completed’ the ‘necessary’ actions.
Types of OCD • Checking: e.g. rechecking locked doors or checking that intrusive thoughts aren’t real memories. • Contamination/Mental Contamination: a fear of germs or verbal abuse, which makes sufferers feel dirty/unworthy. • Hoarding unnecessary and/or excessive items. • Ruminations (prolonged, time-consuming thoughts on harmless topics) or Intrusive Thoughts (disturbing and repetitive in nature, e.g. imagining violence).
What Causes OCD? Genetics: OCD seems to run in some families; this may be a genetic link or ‘learned behaviour’. Brain differences: In some sufferers, imaging shows increased activity and blood flow in brain areas that handle emotional response and a lack of serotonin (a neurotransmitter influencing memory, mood and sleep). Trauma and Emotional Upset: Suffering neglect, abuse, isolation or trauma such as a break-up or bereavement seems
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Personality: Certain personality traits, such as perfectionism, may increase the likelihood of developing OCD. While many people exhibit OCD-type symptoms when stressed, OCD is only clinically diagnosed if symptoms:
OCD’s four step cycle: 1. Obsession: impulses.
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• Consume over an hour a day. • Cause significant distress. • Interfere with ability to function in day-to-day life. OCD symptoms may wax and wane, but if left untreated they usually become more severe.
Treating OCD Fortunately, OCD can usually be treated with professional help, although improvement may take several months. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) encourages people to talk through their fears and behaviours and find healthier ways of thinking. Behavioural exercises including ERP (exposure and response prevention) support patients to face fears one at a time and let obsessive thoughts run their course without ‘correcting’ them with compulsive behaviours. Over time, this challenging treatment can help patients reduce symptoms or sometimes achieve complete recovery. Some people may need medication alongside or before CBT to relieve their anxiety enough to undertake therapy. Medication: SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) increase serotonin levels. At higher doses they’re often highly effective in treating OCD, but need to be taken for 12 weeks before benefits are noticeable. Patients with moderate or severe OCD may need long-term medication. Further Information and Support: . CD-UK: www.ocduk.org/contact; Email: support@ocduk.org; O Tel: 0845 120 3778 or 0345 120 3778. OCD Action: www.ocdaction.org.uk; ocdaction.org.uk; Tel: 0845 390 6232
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Back Pain
The most frequent pain problem we treat as physiotherapists is back pain whether it be acute or chronic, just in the spine or referred down the leg and presenting as sciatica. Back pain can be present for a number of reasons be it a muscular problem, disc, facet joint or postural. All can be a significant problem. There are a number of myths about back pain which often can change the way we work with the pain, how we obtain diagnoses and how we should manage and treat our back pain. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have published a number of myths associated with back pain.
Myth #1 - Moving will make my back pain worse Fact: People fear twisting and bending but it’s essential to keep moving gradually increase how much you are doing, and stay on the go. Often reduced mobility can cause more restriction and pain.
Myth #2 - I should avoid exercises, especially weight training
Fact: Back pain shouldn’t stop you enjoying exercises or regular activities. In fact, studies found that continuing with these can help you get better sooner – including using weights where appropriate. Your guideline should always be pain and try not to work through it
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Myth #3 - A scan will show me exactly what is wrong Fact: Sometimes it will, but most often it won’t. Also even people without back pain have changes in their spine so scans can cause fear that influences behaviour, making the problem worse.
Myth #4 - Pain equals damage
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Fact: This was the established view but more recent research has changed our thinking. Modern physio takes a holistic approach that helps people understand why they are in pain. All the above are examples of myths surrounding back pain the evidence tells us that mobility is better than rest, that gentle exercise is better than no exercise and that pain is often not a measure of how severe a problem is. It is important to understand back pain and to work with it. If you do suffer with back pain and are struggling to manage the pain and find yourself wondering what is a good pain and what is a bad pain, can I do a certain activity or not or are just not sure if you’re doing the right or wrong things then all our 6 physiotherapists can help. Each physiotherapist has over 15 years experience in treating musculoskeletal problems.
‘Many have gone further than they thought they could, because they believe they could!’ Force Your Body to MELT AWAY up to 10lbs or more of Stubborn Body Fat WITHOUT Starving Yourself or Suffering Long Boring Cardio Workouts!
So if the above rings any bells then please feel free to contact one of our Physio’s to see if Physiotherapy can help.
Call 01952 462330 or email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk
Call Stuart 07944 626 241
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FOR FREE ADVICE PLEASE CALL 01952462330 or email enquiries@shropshirephysio.co.uk or visit our website www.shropshirephysio.co.uk
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Severn Hospice A local charity is calling on businesses across Shropshire to sign up to its Store Wars and help to raise funds to care for families throughout the region living with incurable illnesses. Severn Hospice Store Wars is set to return this November 19th. Each business that gets involved will be allocated a Severn Hospice shop to take over for the day and will be challenged to see which shop generates the most sales to raise as much money as possible for the hospice. The businesses will also compete in the two weeks before the takeover to gather the most donations from within their company to sell in their Severn Hospice shop.
STORE WARS
The winning team will take home the coveted Severn Hospice Store Wars trophy. The hospice needs as many local businesses as possible to get on board and take on this charitable challenge and will be accepting applications until 30th September 2016. If your business would like to compete to be champions in this year’s Severn Hospice Store Wars please contact the fundraising team at fundraising@severnhopsice.org.uk or call 01952 221351.
Anna Simons is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who treats a range of conditions from back and neck pain through to plantar fasciitis to sports injuries. Anna has over 20 years of experience and she is proud to be a hands-on therapist and believes in one-to-one treatment and patient education. Anna practices conventional techniques of massage, mobilisations, stretches and exercises, as well as electrotherapy including ultrasound, interferential and acupuncture.
Local businesses already signed up to compete in Severn Hospice Store Wars include Interserve Healthcare, the CoOperative, Tesco and Swinton Insurance. Pam Buso, of Tesco in Telford, said: “We think this is a fantastic opportunity to do some team building whilst helping a vital local charity. Severn Hospice provides incredible care for those who need it and we want to give back to the community by supporting its wonderful work.” Hannah Millward, Payroll Manager at Interserve Healthcare, said: “We’re really looking forward to putting our sales team to the test to raise money for this incredible local cause. We’ve already gathered some brilliant donations and have some great ideas to raise lots of money for the hospice, who do such a fantastic job.”
Shockwave Therapy
Pictured above: (left to right) Gary Stephan (Severn Hospice Lawley shop, Manager), Hannah Millward( Payroll Manager at Interserve Healthcare), Pam Buso (Personnel Manager at Tesco in Telford) and Pam’s colleague Jemma Archer (Dot Com Driver Manager at Tesco in Telford)
COMES TO NEWPORT PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE . . . Recent National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines list seven conditions that can be treated effectively which include: � Plantar Fasci-itis � Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy � Trochanteric Pain Syndrome � Chronic Tennis Elbow � Shoulder Pain (sub acromial pain syndrome) � Patella Tendinopathy � Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Shockwave therapy is an exciting new electrotherapy treatment used in orthopaedic and rehab medicine. It uses an acoustic pressure-wave similar to the science used to break up kidney stones. By disrupting chronic scar tissue at the site of the original injury, the process allows a fresh new healing process to proceed encouraging normal painfree tissue to be laid down. Recovery is further helped through correct exercises, including stretching, strengthening and conditioning.
Friendly Professional Advice with Time to Listen Hands on Treatments
So if you’re fed up with the pain from a chronic injury and would like to discuss this new treatment or if you need any advice on physiotherapy, please contact Anna on 01952 811525 or 07887 930642.
• Back Pain • Neck Pain • Whiplash • Arthritis • Sports Injuries • Tennis/Golfer Elbow
Anna Simons MCSP PHYSIOTHERAPY
Purpose Built Clinic Room
For shockwave to be most effective, conditions should be chronic and patients ideally should have experienced no relief from the conventional treatments of rest, ice, anti -inflammatories, stretches and loading exercises.
• Shoulder Pain • Foot/Ankle Problems • Plantar Fasciitis • Achilles Tendonopothy • Sciatica
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Treatments Offered: • Manual Therapy • Massage • Accupuncture • Electro-therapy • Pain Relief including Shock Wave • Kinesio Taping
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MOTORS & LEISURE
An Interview
WITH LEWIS HAMILTON... Instead of driving: “I usually ride my motorbike. Sometimes if I get home and I want to unwind I might take the car out, but I want to keep the mileage low on all my cars! So I don’t ever really go that far.”
He thinks he’s matured For someone who has a reputation for speaking his mind, Hamilton portrays a calm aura and claims his years in racing have matured him.
The A - Class. Athletic at first sight.
He said: “Age, I’m sure, has helped, but as you grow with the team…you realise your place in the team, you know, what I say to the camera is what the guys back at the factory hear me say, and you realise that you’re affecting all of those people with the things you say, so I’m conscious of those things.”
He’s a British hero and an F1 champion and just after he won the British Grand Prix, we were lucky enough to be a part of a small group of journalists who were given the chance to chat with Lewis Hamilton at the launch of the new MercedesAMG GT R. Here’s what we learned about his views on road cars, racing outside F1 and gaining an inch…
He wouldn’t drive in any other series than F1 On the subject of racing in something like the Nurburgring 24-hour race, he said: “I like that I can take [the AMG GT R] around the Nurburgring and have a lot of fun, but I don’t really have any desire to race anything else. The problem is, once you come out of F1, everything else is a step down.” At 31 years old, though, he acknowledges he’s heading towards the end of his career, saying: “That might change. I’ve been driving since I was eight years old, so when I stop racing I’m probably going to have massive withdrawal and want to drive something…”
Danger is exciting Although no car racing appeals to Hamilton, he does say he’d like to have a go in MotoGP, because even riding his bike on the motorway is scary, “so imagine what it must be like at the speeds those guys are going.” On the subject of danger and improving safety, he says: “One of the exciting factors is when we get in that car and we know the danger factor is there. When I see Niki [Lauda], he’s just awesome, he’s a legend, he drove in a time when people were dying often. Obviously we’ve lost a couple of drivers in the last few years…I think it is important for us in the sport to always be considering [safety] and always be working on it, but I hope the danger’s always going to be there, because otherwise anyone could do it.”
Bikes beat cars His garage might be full of luxury motors, but he rarely drives them, preferring to keep the mileage low and the value appreciating.
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In a sign of the relaxed maturity we rarely see from him during race weekends, he says it’s important to keep perspective when you have a technical fault that’s out of your hands.
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His engine has 508 different settings Hamilton had a tough time in Baku after his team put him in the wrong engine setting. Team radio rules didn’t let them tell him how to fix it, which prompted a discussion about F1’s regulations. He acknowledged having fast, technical racing that’s also exciting is a difficult balance to find, but said: “It’s insane how much stuff we have to study…the problem is they’ve made the cars so technical. Of the engine switches I have, one is just one to 14, and the other is one to 14, but in each of those settings is another 10 options.” His colleague then mentioned that they’d calculated there are 508 possible combinations.
He does what he likes Away from the paddock, Hamilton has grown a reputation for enjoying a celebrity lifestyle, and has been seen having fun on jet skis on holiday. Does the team tell him to reign in his extra-curricular activities? “When I was at McLaren I said ‘these are the things I like to do, just so you’re aware’ and when I joined this team I already told them ‘these are the things I do, I’m not gonna stop!’ You know, I’m conscious, I never want to watch someone else drive my car, so I try to be as sensible as I can whilst having fun, which isn’t always the easiest balance.”
He wants to be a development driver “I was talking to Tobias [Moers, AMG boss] and I was like ‘you’ve got all this Formula 1 technology and you have the Formula 1 world champion driving your car – utilise that!” With all his experience behind the wheel, Hamilton clearly sounds frustrated when he describes wanting to change things about cars when he drives them. To get around that, the threetime world champion wants to do a “limited edition series, which I can test, which I can set up and be hands-on with the design.”
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We head to Bordeaux to test out the Clio dCi 110 Dynamique S Nav and find out.
Unfortunately for the Clio, the B-segment isn’t a sparse market. It is packed with affordable rival superminis including the DS3, Citroen C4 Cactus and Ford’s Fiesta. Drivers wanting a more premium experience can opt for the Audi A1, and try as it might, Renault’s updated model proves no match for this German hatch.
What is it? This is Renault’s facelifted fourth-generation Clio. Originally launched back in 2012, the model has been upgraded both aesthetically and mechanically. The latter comes in the form of a new diesel powertrain – the 1.5-litre dCi 110 diesel, previously seen in Nissan’s Qashqai – and the option of a manual transmission coupled with the pre-existing TCe 120 petrol engine. Renault has poured a lot of resources into the styling of the new Clio, which will lead the way for the rest of its range to be updated. A new grille, re-profiled bumpers and a cleverly designed LED light signature feature on the exterior of the car, while C-shaped daytime running lights can also be specified on certain models.
The basic spec Clio starts from £10,495, meaning the range includes both affordable and high-end (for the B-segment) options.
Any rivals?
The Clio has been lengthened and widened, which alongside a sportier appearance and increased cabin space, delivers better handling. New polyurethane suspension bump stops and a quicker steering rack give the car improved agility and body control, but not enough to make the drive markedly different to its predecessor. The 108bhp engine is powerful enough to allow the small car to dart around, and a spread of torque across the revs means it can accelerate with ease in any gear. The stop/start feature, which comes as standard on a number of the Clio grades, is easy to get along with and doesn’t cut out at unfortunate moments - as it does in some of the Clio’s B-segment competitors.
With the option of 30 different colour combinations, five roof decals, and four exterior customisation packs, it’s little wonder that the model has been dubbed ‘the most stylish Clio yet’.
A driver-activated Ecomode, which is standard on the Dynamique Nav model and above, can reportedly improve fuel economy by up to 12%.
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The diesel engine produces the typical grunting noise, which is particularly noticeable when the car is at idle or moving slowly, but fades to an indistinct hum at 3,000 revs. The dCi 110 returns an impressive 80.7mpg, while emitting just 90g/km CO2.
What’s the spec like?
Renault claims to have developed the B-segment hatch into something much more versatile and mature than its predecessor. However, with the new diesel powertrain only available in the top-spec model, we can’t help but feel that the carmaker is shoehorning itself into the more upmarket end of the segment. This facelift does well to refresh the product and keep it relevant amongst constantly improving competitors.
Spec on the £17,755 dCi 110 Dynamique S Nav is extensive, with an updated sound and infotainment system with Bose speakers and the new R-link connectivity system featuring as standard.
But with 13 million units sold worldwide since it was launched in 1991, and 12,589 sold in the UK alone between January and June this year, we very much doubt the Clio will be going out of fashion any time soon.
However, the new diesel engine is only available in this top-
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GARDENING Make use of an outdoor table which is normally left out throughout the year. In spring it is unlikely that you are going to use it for outdoor entertaining, so simply cover it to prevent the surface being spoiled and arrange a selection of pots full of spring bulbs on it – the effect can be really splendid and will make eating out of doors even more fun and stylish.
By all means plant bulbs in beds and borders, but make this the year that you are a touch more adventurous and, if you don’t have any open ground in your garden and do your gardening purely on a terrace, patio or in a back yard, then don’t forget that there are still plenty of bulb planting opportunities to be had! Bulbs have the potential to make any garden look gorgeous but you can use them to add an element of fun as well as glamour, colour and perfume. Bulbs look fantastic if allowed to naturalise beneath trees, but if you’ve no space for trees then miniature bulb varieties look equally good beneath shrubs. Simply choose a suitable selection such as miniature daffodils or crocuses and plant them in a random or scattered effect beneath the shrub, taking care to minimise damage to the shrub’s roots. Keep them well watered in spring and you should have a fantastic display. On special occasions you may have been sent some flowers and these are often delivered in ornamental plastic-lined woven baskets, which are also available inexpensively from local markets or on the internet. These make perfect planting containers provided they are at least 3” (8 cm) deep. Shallower baskets can be used for smaller bulbs such as crocuses - simply fill them with bulb fibre and then plant up in the same way as you would a bowl of bulbs for an indoor display. To ensure that drainage is definitely not a problem, puncture some holes in the plastic liner and then use any normal multi-purpose or loam based compost mixture. Baskets like this look particularly decorative in the spring, and if you add a couple of ferns or ivies to larger baskets they will look even better.
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If your garden or back yard is a good size, then make sure that you use some large containers as these look particularly handsome if you can afford the space. Packed full of a single variety of one of the daffodils or tulips or any other spring bulbs, they will look absolutely gorgeous and make a very striking and bold display. Plant the container up in two layers, so that one lot of bulbs is planted a couple of inches deeper than the other, and you will find that the display is prolonged slightly as the deeper ones will flower somewhat later than those planted closer to the surface If you want something really wacky, why not consider using an old bathroom suite or parts of it to make some very unusual planters? A bath may need a lot of compost to fill it – and don’t forget that good drainage will be necessary - but it can act like a full-sized flowerbed. Even a hand basin, lavatory or perhaps just the cistern can be planted up to great effect. For a truly ornamental look, put an old watering can or wheelbarrow to good use by turning it into a planter; it’s the sort of thing you pay a fortune for in a garden centre! And then, guess how to make a decrepit pair of wellies or the pair of boots with a hole in them look fun: yes, these too make wonderful bulb containers!
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Spectacular Family Fireworks See the night sky spectacularly lit up over Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge on Saturday evening, 5th November when the townsfolk will be celebrating Guy Fawkes’ foiled Gunpowder Plot with a fantastic family fireworks display.
The gates open at 6pm allowing plenty of time to explore the Town’s Victorian streets and atmospheric buildings. As you make your way down to the Village Green for the show, you will be able talk to the townsfolk in their cottages, shops and other places of work and hear about life in the late 1800s. In the Foundry, you can see molten iron being poured into moulds during the dramatic iron casting demonstration. The highlight of the night will be the fantastic fireworks extravaganza accompanied by music, which will start at around 7.30pm and light up the night sky.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE bulbs and for mixing up small amounts of compost. These are a tool where it is definitely worth feeling the handle to ensure that that the grip is comfortable. Most garden centres offer stainless steel or coated steel garden tools. Stainless steel does not rust and many people find they move through the soil better, but the price is usually considerably higher. Coated steel tools are much cheaper and provided you keep them clean and oil them at the end of each season and periodically throughout the year, they last well.
Autumn is now here. There is plenty to do in the garden and if you want to make jobs as easy and speedy as possible, it is essential that you have the right equipment. Whether you are just out to buy a few new tools or are setting up a selection of equipment for the first time, it really does pay to choose the right things in the first place. What you choose is going to depend to an extent on how often you are likely to do any one job and on the size and type of garden you have. It really is worth buying as good a quality garden tool as possible. Poorly made and badly designed tools can work out a lot more expensive (and frustrating!) in the long run, so start with a few good ones and build up gradually. Try handling any gardening tools before you buy them, so that you can ensure that they are the right size and weight for you and that the handles are comfortable to hold. If the tools do carry a guarantee then make sure that you keep the receipt and any relevant label from the tool itself or else it may well be difficult to prove precisely when you bought it. A good quality fork and spade are essential and they need to be sturdily built if they are to do jobs such as digging, turning over soil and so forth. The neck and head of the spade should be moulded from one piece of metal for added strength. The shaft is usually constructed from wood or metal and make sure that it is firmly attached at both the head end and the handle. Some traditional-style garden tools may have wooden handles but most now have D-shaped plastic handles. Choose forks and blades whose metal parts have been treated to prevent rust. A hand fork and trowel are essential for smaller jobs such as weeding or gardening in confined spaces, and they are also great for moving and dividing smaller plants, for planting
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What Exactly is a Credit Score When you apply for credit or other types of borrowing, the lender will check your credit score to see if you are a good or bad risk. Your credit rating also comes into play in other situations, and has the potential to affect every aspect of your life. A low score means that you may have to pay an increased rate of interest to counteract the risk to a lender. This has massive implications if you’re trying to obtain a mortgage, as a poor credit rating can mean less product choice and higher monthly repayments. Even smaller financial outlays such as a new mobile phone contract involves a check on your credit file by the provider, so it’s a good idea to understand what constitutes your credit rating, and whether you can do anything to improve it in the future.
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Three main credit reference agencies exist in the UK – Experian, Equifax, and Callcredit. Your credit rating is made up of various aspects of the information they hold about you, which is contained within your credit report. Any County Court Judgements (CCJs) or other markers of insolvency/bankruptcy remain on your credit file for six years, so even though you can be discharged from bankruptcy in 12 months, the fact is evident on your report for a much longer period of time.
How is a credit score formulated?
A number between zero and 999 is used as a guide to lenders and other interested parties, such as landlords and utility companies, about your ability to repay. A high score translates to a low risk as far as they are concerned – in other words, the lower the score the more problems you could face. Scores between 721 and 999 are generally considered a lower risk, but there are other factors that influence your overall rating: • Your previous history of repayment. • How much credit is available to you. • The level of debt. • Whether any County Court Judgements have been made against you for non-payment, or if you have been made bankrupt in the past. • If you are on the electoral roll. • How many times you have applied for credit. • The length of time your bank account has been open. If you’re married or living with a partner and have a joint mortgage or loan, you’ll also see a financial link with this person. This can adversely affect your rating if they have experienced their own financial problems.
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AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE? So how could a low credit score impact on your life?
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Even if you find a lender willing to offer you a mortgage, the interest rate will probably be much higher, and you won’t have access to the better deals. Having a low credit score is often an indication that you can’t afford a mortgage, but unfortunately it can also affect your ability to rent. Problems renting A landlord will check your credit score - if they see that payments have been missed or that you are not on the electoral role, they could view you as untrustworthy and an unnecessary risk.
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Obtaining car finance will be difficult if your credit score is low, as this is the main factor on which a lender bases their decision. It’s not only the large purchases that can be stifled, however – you may also encounter problems when trying to increase your bank overdraft or when requesting a higher limit on your credit card.
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Limited ways to pay Your credit report can impact on the way you pay for goods in shops. With so many store and reward cards now available, they are a popular way to amass points and enjoy reductions in-store. Again, your credit score will be checked if you apply for this type of card, and along with the information on your application form, will influence the company’s decision.
How to improve your credit score over time
If your credit rating is low, or you feel that it could be better, there are specific actions you can take to improve it over the long-term: • Make sure you’re on the electoral register, as a permanent address increases confidence that you’re trustworthy. • Pay at least the monthly minimum on your credit cards. • Cancel any unused credit cards appearing on your credit report - too much available credit adds to your risk from the lender’s viewpoint. • Check for mistakes on your credit report, with all three agencies – you can request that they amend your report, and add a comment against the entry to explain that it is incorrect. • If a spouse or partner has a poor credit score, you can apply for a financial disassociation. A good credit score can make your life more straightforward, so it’s worthwhile reviewing your credit report every so often to make sure that all the details are correct, and also to check for any suspicious activity. It’s possible to obtain a copy from any of the credit reference agencies for a few pounds. http://uk.businessinsider.com/how-your-credit-score-canimpact-your-life-2016-5?r=US&IR=T https://www.sainsburysbank.co.uk/money-matters/guide-tocredit-scores.shtml
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Autumn is arriving fast and have you given any thought to what you are going to do with the fruits of your life’s labour? •• Make or update your Will. •• A suitable worded Will can help with care cost planning. •• Complete Lasting Power of Attorney, this can help ensure decisions are made if you are unable to make them. Joint Bank accounts are not the answer! Use an hour of your time to discuss what can be done for you. Contact Alistair at ACW Wills and Estates Limited on
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Newport Businesses BY SECURED TELFORD GROWTH FUND Future Telford & Wrekin Council has secured the future of a number of Newport businesses by buying Audley Avenue Enterprise Park and is seeking £7.5m Government funding to deliver high tech jobs in the town.
The Audley Avenue site had been earmarked for future residential development by its previous owner St Modwen. When the site was offered for sale, the Council - working with the Newport Regeneration Partnership - saw the opportunity to acquire the estate to add to its Property Investment Portfolio which ensures the industrial provision will continue. This will safeguarding local jobs and deliver an income to the council to invest in frontline services. The Audley Avenue Enterprise Park forms part of the larger Audley Avenue Industrial Estate, an established industrial location on the edge of Newport. The 13 current tenants occupy a total of 136,769 sq ft in subdivided units in two detached buildings across a site of 7.37 acres. One of the largest tenants on the estate is Jupiter Marketing Ltd, whose joint managing directors are Mark and Yvonne Tweddle.
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Burton’s The Miniaturist was one of 2014’s bestsellers, and personally I think her latest novel is even better. West Indian-born Odelle lands a job at a London art institute in 1967. Her friend, Lawrie, has a painting he thinks the institute might be interested in, but Odelle’s boss seems to know more about the picture than she’s willing to admit. Back in 1936, Olive is attempting to hide her artistic talents from her father, while building a life for herself in Spain. A brilliant portrayal of forging one’s identity in a foreign country.
It’s 1940 and Poland is under occupation. Seventeen year old Anna is forced to leave her home near Krakow to work on an Austrian farm, where she is little more than a slave. But she finds solace, friendship and love amongst her fellow workers, even as the situation they find themselves in becomes progressively harder. The author’s parents were Polish refugees and survivors of Stalin’s labour camps, and this personal connection certainly comes across in this poignant tale.
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It’s 1066 and a Norman army is marching through England, destroying anyone and anything in their path. Five travellers are fleeing to the last Saxon stronghold, but will they reach it in time, and is it just the Normans they’re running from? There’s action scenes aplenty, interspersed with the individual stories of the five travellers – a servant, a lady, a priest, a warrior and a minstrel. Aitcheson has clearly done his homework on this era, and also manages to create characters that are every bit as human and flawed as their modern-day counterparts.
Let Me Tell You About A Man I Knew – Susan Fletcher Jeanne Trabuc is a dutiful wife and mother, but her sons have left home and the boredom and loneliness of life in rural Provence in the 1880s are settling over her in a quiet depression. So when a new patient arrives at the asylum that her husband runs, Jeanne can’t resist reaching out to him. An artist, with wild red hair, selfmutilated ear and attitude so different to anyone she knows, he has the power to reawaken the spark within Jeanne that she’s subdued for so long. A beautiful, fictional reimagining of Vincent Van Gogh’s time at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole institution.
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In the north-west corner of Tenerife, the Teno Rural Park may not be as famous as Teide or Anaga but this six million year old volcanic range casts a magic spell on anyone who discovers it. Covering just over 8,000 hectares above the lovely village of Buenavista del Norte (meaning ‘nice view’), it climbs to over 1,300 metres at Cruz de Gala, much of it along a windswept ribbon of road with glorious mountain and ocean views.
gorges and cliffs created by ancient lava flows which left in their wake a rich variety of ecosystems. There are all sorts of endemic plants, laurel forest, succulents such as the candle-like spurge which grows the size of a small tree, coastal thistles, palm, dragon trees and myriad grasses and wild flowers. Hawks, kestrels and falcons hover high above, great colonies of pigeons gather in the forest and if you’re lucky, you might just spot a rare native lizard basking on the stones.
Traditions remain strong in these rural heartlands where farmers toil on terraces carved into the slopes and old folks still weave baskets and palm leaf hats. Others have joined the burgeoning tourist trade and a few rustic inns pop up along the road, serving tiny Canarian potatoes eaten with mojo sauce, meat balls, cod, goat’s cheese or honey-based desserts.
At around 700 metres, the road reaches the mountain village of Masca, the Machu Picchu of Tenerife, they say, and when you set eyes on the rocky amphitheatre towering all around and the razor sharp peak guarding the entrance to the gorge, it’s easy to understand. Draped in bougainvillaea, clinging to a knoll sprinkled with palms and orange trees, it’s a pretty little place, home to barely 100 but attracting ramblers and visitors alike, with a shaded square and steep cobbled lanes leading down to the viewpoint over the gorge. The Atlantic beckons far below, deep blue in the sunshine, but the trail plunging down the ravine is a two to three hour challenge: jumping from rock to rock (and no room for a shepherd’s leap), tackling loose lava grit, boulders, streams, here a flimsy bridge, there a waterfall where you wish you could stop, but there is no turning back. Finally, hot and tired but smiling, hikers emerge on a small sandy beach but exploring the rich ocean life is best left for another time. The beach is totally isolated and the only escape is back up the ravine or a boat ride to the majestic cliffs of Los Gigantes along the coast on the edge of the Park. Meanwhile, on the westernmost tip of this most popular Canary island, the Teno lighthouse offers yet more spectacular views right off the beaten track.
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As you grow older, you become entitled to certain age-related public benefits and concessions that can help with day-to-day living. The most obvious is the state retirement pension, but what are the other less well-known top-ups and concessions that might be available?
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Pension credit There are two elements to pension credit – Guarantee Credit which guarantees a minimum income of £155.60 if you’re single, and £237.55 for couples. The second element, Savings Credit, is for people who have saved a small amount towards their retirement. Single people and couples could receive up to £13.07 and £14.75 of Savings Credit per week respectively. You may be entitled to one or both elements if you’ve reached state pension age, and are on a low income.
Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is a benefit available to people aged 65 or older, who have care needs at home. You don’t have to receive professional care to be eligible for this benefit, and it’s often the case that a care-provider is a spouse or family member. There are two different rates available, depending on the level of care needed: • Lower rate: £55.10 per week • Higher rate: £82.30 per week People who claim the lower rate often need help with washing and dressing, and the higher rate reflects greater care needs during the day and night.
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The Darby Singers, a mixed community choir established in1998 are made up of an eclectic bunch of around 35 people who love to sing, and as we were going strong a decade before Gareth Malone made Community Choirs fashionable, we can definitely lay claim to being an 'Original Community Choir'!
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Admaston
at Admaston House Comm. Centre: Mon: Yoga; 6-9.30pm, Cubs 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, Men’s alpha 7-9pm. Wed: Painting 10-12, T.C.A.T. Public lunch 10.30-1pm, WI 2-4pm (1st Wed of mth), Weight Watchers 5:30&7pm, Beavers 6-8pm, T.C.A.T. Cooking around the world 6-8pm Bollywood Dancing 6.45-8.30pm Thu: Coffee morning 10-12.30pm, Scouts 7-9pm, Explorers (age14-18) 7.30-9.30pm, Ladies alpha 7.30-9.30pm. Fri: Mini mud pies 10-12, Community cafe 9.30-2pm, Youth club 7.30-9pm. Wrekin and Telford Singers meet at 7.30pm We are a mixed choir with no audition. Potential members and visitors are most welcome to come and listen. If you would like further info. on above visit www.admastonhouse.org.uk or contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908
Church Aston
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 Wed: Slimming World at 9.30am, Call Celia on 07575 123666 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
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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. 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
Table Top Sale at Edgmond Village Hall on first Saturday of each month 10am -12 noon, Vintage style tea cakes /coffee. £5 table, free entry contact Janis 07739 634703
Hadley
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
Horsehay
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 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, 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
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Muxton
22nd Oct (Sat) - Nearly New Sale at St John’s Church, Muxton, 11am-1pm. Entry £1 to go towards the NCT charity. Top quality toys, baby equipment, maternity wear, baby and children’s clothing. 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 monthly & Beacon 7.45pm
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Newport
18th Oct (Tue) - U3A Newport - meet 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. Professor David Thomas will explain that "Dentists are really nice people". Visitors are welcome. Admission £1. 15th Nov (Tue) - U3A Newport - meet 2pm at The Royal British Legion Club, Audley Avenue, Newport. Suzanne Thomas will present a talk entitled "Mistletoe, Myths and Legends". Visitors are welcome. Admission £1. 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 7.309.30pm ‘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 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, 7.15pm 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
21st Oct (Fri) - Shifnal Patient Participation Group: 10.30am to 2.30pm Health Information Day at Shifnal Village Hall, with exhibitors on health related matters. 25th Oct (Tue) – Wrekin U3A. 2pm, Shifnal Village Hall. 'Another Man's Shoes' by Ellie Targett. Visitors welcome £2. www. u3asites.org/wrekin 20th Nov (Sun) – Beckbury Trail - 5.6mile race through the villages of Beckbury, Stableford and Badger. Raising money for the three local food banks, competitors get medal and goodie bag. Entry 11.0013.00, for more information and entry go to beckburytrail.co.uk 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@ shifnal-mens-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-ladies-link.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
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 Oct - 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, train station close by, bus via Telford Centre to nearby local bus station. Further details from Bob Hemmings, T: 01694-720192. (Tables may be available.) Wellington & District Twinning Association - all welcome to our next social events: 14th Oct 7:30pm POP UP French Restaurant £10/head at Admaston House – bring your own drinks. Booking essential. 19th Nov 7:30pm Cheese and Wine. Contact Brian Harpam bharphamems@yahoo.co.uk or 01952 74 03 15 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. Open each weekend Fri-Mon 10.30am-5pm. Last entry to house 4pm. Tearoom closes 4.30pm. Throughout the school holiday period Monday Family Fun (croquet to historic washing), also open Tuesdays. 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 Debbie Skeates 01952 201582 or Jean Larkin 01952 276470. 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
18th Oct (Tue) - Fundraiser Fashion Show and Sale at Shrewsbury Baptist Church, Crowmere Road SY2 5JJ - Doors open at 7pm, show begins 7.30pm. Leading high street brands at discount prices! All clothing (including children’s and some jewellery) available to purchase on the night with cash or card. Proceeds to Shrewsbury Music Therapy Unit. Tickets £6 available on the door - or contact: Sarah Jones – 01952 811598 (Newport) 12th Nov (Sat) - Christmas Craft Fair at Much Wenlock Priory Hall, Bull Ring, Much Wenlock from 10am til 4pm. Visit our very popular event, with unusual stalls giving the opportunity to purchase that unique Christmas gift. Admission is free. Café will be serving delicious light lunches, homemade cakes, scones, tea and coffee. 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 Learn to Sing - Various FREE workshops available to the MALE voice. Whether you can or can’t sing, don’t know if you can or just like to try it out. Contact - Geoff Avis (PRO – Telfordaires) on 0845 463 1618 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.nadfas-wm.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 18-45 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 6.307.30pm. Zumba - Thu 6.30-7.30pm. Hadley Methodist Church, £3.50. All abilities welcome! Debbie 07891 686812
Horsehay
Admaston
at Admaston House Community Centre: Mon: Yoga (evenings) Contact Janet Evans on 01952 245983 Wed: Weight Watchers 5.30pm & 7pm For further info. on above contact Derrick Powell on 01952 247908 or visit www.admastonhouse. org.uk
Church Aston
at Church Aston Village Hall: Mon 10am-11am Zumba 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 Mon 10-11am Zumba (easy) @ Village Hall with Nikki 07967 343728
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
Daonnington
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
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 743509
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 £3.50 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: 7.30-8.30pm & Thu: 10.15-11.00am. Call: Laura 07929 154 536 / laura@mummymovers.com Website: www.mummymovers.com Stretch & Tone Class - Wed - Lawley Village Primary Academy - 6:30-7:30pm Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ ymail.com.
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)
Leegomery
Slimming World - Wed 5.30pm & 7.30pm at Leegomery Community Centre. Call Pam on 07854-896515 for more details.
Lilleshall
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 7.15-10.15pm 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 Abraham Darby Badminton Club - Social Play every Wed 7:15 to 9:15 at Abraham Darby Academy Sports Hall £4 per night. All welcome. 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 (9.30, 5.30pm & 7.30pm) - Call Paula on 07791 743509 Wed: Over 50’s Aerobics (10am) Newport Little Dragons Karate 5.30-6.30pm Thu: Movement Matters (exercise class) Fri: Sequence Dancing 8pm If you would like further info. on the above activities - contact the church on 01952 670033
Newport
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 Body Blitz 6.15-7.15pm @ Burton Borough School Hall with Nikki 07967 343728 Clubbercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Burton Borough School 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 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
& Fitness Classes 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. 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
Overdale
Zumba Classes (£4) - Mon - The Carpenter Centre, Oak Road, Overdale, Telford at 6.30-7.30 pm. Call/text Vikki Connell on 07510 186982, or email vikkiburnell@ymail.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
Thu 7-8pm Zumba at Shifnal Scout Hut 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. Wed - 10.30-11.30 Dance class - St Andrews Youth Club Hall. Exercises & short routines for fitness & pleasure, suitable 50+, £5. Contact Sally 01952 461768 or sallykinn@hotmail.co.uk
for term dates. 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-as-you-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
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 (11-16yrs). 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 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
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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 15-40 of your pregnancy. Methodist Church Hall, High St, Albrighton WV7 3JA. Classes from £7. Call Rebecca Jenks on 07890 543 508.
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MOVIES
COMING SOON... DOCTOR STRANGE
Storks deliver babies...or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore.com. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop - in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world.
‘Doctor Strange’ is the world’s best neurosurgeon, and has saved thousands of lives. When his career is destroyed in a car accident, he seeks a new way to help people. He sets out on a journey of healing and encounters the Ancient One, a mystic who claims to see “possibility” in his future. Strange doesn’t believe in magic, but he’s about to have his mind opened as the Ancient One pulls back the veil on our reality – and the forces that lie beyond it. Release Date: 28th October 2016 Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Release Date: 14th October 2016
Cast Members: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family Cast Members: Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston, Kelsey Grammer, Ty Burrell
JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK
When Major Susan Turner is arrested for treason, Jack Reacher must break her out of prison and uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear their names and save their lives. On the run as fugitives from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever. Release Date: 21st October 2016 Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Cast Members: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Robert Knepper
THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS
Tom Sherbourne, a lighthouse keeper and war veteran, and his wife Isabel are living off the coast in post World War I Western Australia.
One day, the couple rescue a baby girl who has washed up on an adrift rowboat and decide to informally adopt her as their own, whom they name Lucy. But as Lucy grows older, Tom and Isabel discover the consequences of raising the child when a visit to the mainland and an encounter with a particular woman, threaten to break apart their blissfully happy family. Release Date: 4th November 2016 Genre: Drama, Romance Cast Members: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz
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Notes from your local Muxton Councillor The process to establish a separate Muxton Parish Council will take two years, and require the support of a majority of residents following a local ballot. The new Parish would then be in place for the next local elections in 2019. As many of you know I am fully supportive of a Muxton Parish Council, which due to the number of contributing households and low overheads I believe will be one of the most efficient and cost effective Parish Councils in the Borough. Should any resident wish to get involved in the process then please contact me.
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Dealing with somebody who has recently lost a loved one can leave you literally lost for words. You know what it’s like: you worry about what to say and how to say it, and often end up saying nothing at all. Bereavement is a sensitive subject and many of us feel that we simply aren’t emotionally equipped to deal with it. Unfortunately our fear of saying the wrong thing often means that we stop communicating with the grieving person altogether, leaving them without the comfort and support they so desperately need.
People experience grief in different ways: in addition to an overwhelming sense of sadness, a bereaved person may struggle with a number of complex and frightening feelings, including depression, anger and guilt, leading to a rollercoaster of highs, lows and unexpected setbacks. Close friends or relatives may find themselves in the firing line at this time, but it’s important not to take these outbursts personally.
PUZZLE - ANSWERS SUDUKO (EASY)
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There are no orderly, predictable stages for the grieving process and there is no set timetable for recovery. The bereaved person may behave in uncharacteristic ways as they grieve, for instance, they may choose to sleep in another bed, avoid certain parts of the house or refuse to move personal items that belonged to their loved one, even after months or years have passed.
Why it’s important to listen Patience is key when dealing with bereavement. Just by providing a supportive and undemanding presence, you will let your friend or relative know you care. Everybody worries about what to say, but there’s no need for you to give advice or come up with answers just as long as you are there for the person in question. Dr Bill Webster from the organisation Grief Journey (www.griefjourney.com) points out that at times of stress people may be barely aware of what you are doing and saying anyway. He goes on to quote the famous author Maya Angelou: “People may not remember what you do, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” It’s more important to know how to listen. Let the bereaved person know that he or she has permission to talk about their loss. If the deceased’s name comes up, don’t be afraid to speak openly about them.
Opening up a dialogue Asking questions such as “How are you feeling today?” or “Do you feel like talking?” is better than trying to lead the discussion: you should never try to force someone to open up if they don’t want to. Encourage your bereaved friend or relative to talk about their positive memories of the person who has died. Remembering and celebrating the good times can help to ease the immediate
pain of loss. Accept and acknowledge every shade of emotion – from silence to shouting and tears – but don’t judge or try to snap them out of it. It’s vital that a bereaved person should feel free to express their feelings without fear of argument or criticism. A squeeze of the hand or a reassuring hug at times of high emotion is all that’s needed to show support. You may find that they repeat the same story over and over again, in minute detail. This may, of course, relate to their loved one’s death. If that’s difficult to hear, try not to over-react: they may stop talking because they are worried about upsetting you. It’s fine to share your own experiences of bereavement if you think that will help, but don’t push them to take on your coping strategies, as the methods you’ve found helpful may not work for somebody else. It’s always better to support people to find their own way of dealing with loss rather than impose a different viewpoint.
Taking a practical approach Finally, remember that someone who has lost a loved one will inevitably have responsibilities that relate to the death. Duties may include acting as legal executor, clearing up the deceased’s possessions and maybe even selling a property. If you’re able to lend a hand with practical things, you’re more likely to have your help accepted if you make a specific offer. Although it may make us feel good to say things like: “If there’s anything you want, you only have to ask”, we all know that such a generalised offer rarely results in a request for help. “Shall I go through his files for you?” or “Would you like me to come with you when you visit the undertaker?” are simple, direct questions that are more likely to be taken up. There’s no blueprint for dealing with grief: because everyone experiences the shock of loss in a different way, there can be no absolute rules to guide us. Bereavement counsellor Dr Bill Webster sums it up perfectly when he says: “You can’t fix anything, but you can make a difference, and that’s really what it’s all about.”
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Take some... Traditional values and service Established in 2003, The Kitchen Depot is a family-owned and run business that remains true to our founding values of honesty, integrity and sheer professionalism. We take immense pride in our reputation for service and commitment to our customers, with more than half of our business coming from customer recommendations to their family and friends.
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