The Cannock Local - April 2025 by shoutlocalmedia

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APRIL 2025

Advertising enquiries

Lisa Cuthbert - Sales Manager

Tel: 01543 401204

Email: info@thecannocklocal.co.uk

Kate Hood - Sales Associate

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Email: katie@thecannocklocal.co.uk

Editorial enquiries

Jennifer Dellicompagni - Editor

Tel: 01543 401204

The May 2025 edition of The Cannock Local will be distributed during May to 10,000 homes and businesses in selected areas of Cannock.

If you wish to place an advert or editorial feature, please ensure copy is submitted to us no later than 10/04/2025.

Bradleys Accountants welcomes new clients and staff

Cloudy2Clear Windows

Hamlet at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

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A DAY AT LINGOTOT’S EASTER CAMP

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s New Helicopter

Celebrate VE Day 80th Anniversary in Cannock

Elan Legal

Sudoku puzzle

WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW!

Recipe of the month

National Trust Staffordshire Centre Upcoming Talk

Property of the month with Dourish and Day

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Please note: All information was correct at time of printing but may be subject to changes.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in The Cannock Local magazine, and whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibilty for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Any reproduction of any material is forbidden without the written consent of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibilty for views expressed by contributors, or the accuracy of claims made by advertisers.

Bradleys Accountants Welcomes Ballance & Lowbridge Clients and Staff

Bradleys would like to give a very warm welcome to staff and clients of Ballance & Lowbridge, who moved across to our practice on 1st April 2025.

There have been close ties between the two practices since Martyn Bradley started Bradleys at a similar time that Dave Lowbridge and Stuart Ballance setup their business. Both companies have been based on Market Street for the last three decades. We have worked closely on this deal over the last few months and are confident that this will be a seamless change for all involved. Dave and Lynn Lowbridge will still be around offering support to you, and will be helping with the transition.

Our team at Bradleys look forward to getting to know you all and to continue to support your businesses in the years ahead.

Bradleys are currently looking to take on additional accounting and bookkeeping staff to bolster our existing team here in Hednesford. If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to accounts@bradleys-ltd.co.uk

Cloudy2Clear, A Local Service,

As a leading domestic glass replacement company for more than 16 years, Cloudy2Clear windows are the leading name in the industry. There is no need for you to risk your windows by using the dreaded double glazing cowboy down the street. You can join over 336,000 happy customers and replace your glass ethically and affordably. If you have a failed glass unit, it may not provide you with the protection you need or be as energy-efficient as it once was. Take a minute to check your home to see if any double glazing has failed? Taking action now can prevent future financial problems.

When talking to the Manager of Cloudy2Clear windows James Stanley it became clear that these values have been held dear for a

number of years. Since starting the business some years ago Cloudy2Clear have remained true to their core values of supporting the local community by providing a service that saves the public money.

The Cloudy2Clear service only requires the glass to be replaced and not the whole window once the unit has failed. James commented “Cloudy2Clear were able to assist our community through the last financial crisis in 2008 due to the savings that can be made in using our service. Unfortunately we might be going through something similar again soon and the public can rest assured that we will be there to help once again”.

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Your new local Nissan main dealer

Celebrating 100 years with dealerships across Staffordshire, Shropshire & North Wales, W R Davies are delighted to now cover Cannock, Rugeley, Cheslyn Hay, Penkridge, Heath Hays and all of the surrounding local village communities.

Stafford shakespeare proudly presents one of the bard’s best-loved - and most-quoted - plays.

murder, madness and revenge loom large in the kingdom of denmark, as the young prince returns home following the death of his father, the king.

only then does he discover his mother is about to marry his dead father’s brother, who declares himself ruler.

A ghost of the late king appears and urges hamlet to wreak vengeance for his murder. but how to do it? is he going mad? who will survive?

Don’t miss this stunning new production by award-winning director Richard cheshire

‘it’s going to be something special’

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JUNE 24 TO JULY 5

To WIN a full day at easter camp for your child, simply answer the question below:

WHICH LANGUAGES DOES LINGOTOT SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE OFFER CLASSES IN?

A) French and German

B) Spanish and Italian

C) French, German and Spanish

Email your answer, along with your name and contact details, to hello@shoutlocalmedia.co.uk by Wednesday 16th April 2025.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to give your child a head start in language learning with Amy and her team at Lingotot South Staffordshire!

22ND-25TH APRIL 2025

Unlock your child’s potential this Easter with Lingotot South Staffordshire’s engaging language camps! Led by local language enthusiast Amy, who holds a degree in French and German, these camps offer a fun-filled environment where children can explore new languages through interactive activities such as songs, games, and storytelling. Amy’s passion for languages began at the age of eight during a family holiday to northern France, inspiring her to learn multiple languages and share her love for them with others.

Lingotot’s award-winning methodology focuses on making language learning an exciting adventure, ensuring children not only learn but also enjoy the process. With classes available in French, German, Spanish, and more, there’s something for every young learner.

In collaboration with Lingotot South Staffordshire, we’re thrilled to offer one lucky reader a FREE day at their upcoming language camp!

Your Name On Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s New Helicopter

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is offering supporters a unique opportunity to be part of its lifesaving missions with the launch of its brand new helicopter.

The charity is inviting supporters to become a High Flyer and have their name - or the name of a loved one, community group, or someone special - fly alongside its dedicated crews as they attend those in their critical hour of need across the heart of England.

For a £150 donation, each name will be featured in the iconic chevrons on the underside of the charity’s new cutting-edge H145 helicopter, registered G-HMAA. These chevrons will carry individuals’ names across the charity’s operating region, symbolising the community spirit and generosity that fuels its lifesaving missions.

Those who become High Flyers will also receive a personalised certificate with their chosen name and a limited edition commemorative coin in a presentation card in recognition of their contribution.

Every name that forms the chevrons ensures the

charity’s flight doctors and critical care paramedics can continue to deliver hospitallevel treatment and medicine at the incident scene, giving patients the best possible chance of survival and recovery.

When all the High Flyers are in place, supporters will have the opportunity to view their chosen name in its position within the chevrons via an online platform. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity will also be displaying the names at selected charity events in the future.

Captain Danny Shorter, pilot with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity said, “Every mission we undertake is made possible by the generosity of our supporters. The names on our helicopter will serve as a constant reminder of the lives and communities we are here to serve. It’s incredibly humbling to know that these names will represent stories of love, loss, and hope, carried with us on every flight.”

You can find out about more and become a High Flyer online at highflyers.midlandsairambulance. com

For more information on the vital work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, visit midlandsairambulance.com.

CELEBRATE THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY IN CANNOCK TOWN CENTRE

This May, Cannock is coming together to honour and celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special service and a fantastic day of family fun. Mark your calendars and join the community in remembering those who sacrificed so much during the Second World War.

A Time for Reflection – Thursday 8th May

The commemorations begin on Thursday 8th May, from 11:00am to 11:45am at Market Place, Cannock. Cannock Town Centre Partnership and St Luke’s Church will host a special service at the cenotaph, led by Rev Steve Reynolds, to reflect on the sacrifices of the wartime generation and the values they fought to protect. This poignant service is an opportunity for the community to come together in remembrance and gratitude.

• Brownies’ Stall

• Food, Drinks & Picnic Area and lots more!

DON’T MISS THIS FREE EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE VE 80TH CELEBRATIONS! Thursday 8th May & Saturday 10th May in Cannock Town Centre Everyone welcome!

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• Decide who to formally entrust with your children’s upbringing (informal agreements with family and friends have no legal status).

• Provide for your unmarried partner (as they are not legally recognised they would receive nothing without being specified in your will.

• Provide for your unmarried partner (as they are not legally recognised they would receive nothing without being specified in your will).

• Guarantee that is your spouse/partner remarries in the future that your children will inherit your proerty (not their new spouse or future children).

• Guarantee that is your spouse/partner remarries in the future that your children will inherit your property (not their new spouse or future children).

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A Lasting Power of Attorney enables you to appoint someone who you know and trust to make decisions on your behalf in the event that you become incapable.

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WIN A family Ticket to Staffordshire County Show!

The Staffordshire County Show will be held on Wednesday 28th May and Thursday 29th May, during the half term week. The show offers something for visitors of all ages, and we are delighted to announce this year’s main attraction is the exhilarating Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team. Youngsters will delight in watching them perform gravity defying stunts and enjoy all the other attractions from riding on the narrow-gauge steam railway to traditional attractions such as Punch & Judy and donkey rides.

In the Country Pursuits Area the West Lancs Dog Display Team will perform, watch them jump through hoops of fire, race through tunnels and walk the high plank. Visitors can also see Birds of Prey, the Ferret Roadshow, the Sheep Show and Giant Tortoises.

A packed Main Ring programme includes the Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team, The Mounted Games, Show Jumping and Parade of Hounds (Wednesday), the Young Farmer’s Floats (Thursday), as well as the Grand Parade of Livestock.

At the heart of this traditional County Show is livestock with over a thousand cattle, sheep, pigs and goats and over fifteen hundred horses and ponies.

There are several competitions and shows within the Show including the Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling, the Farriery Competition, watch blacksmiths make and fit shoes to the horse, the Guinea Pig and Rabbit Shows, as well as the Bee & Honey Show. In addition, the Dog Show will attract around 2,000 dogs.

Shopaholics will delight in browsing over four hundred trade stands selling everything from new cars to garden furniture. In addition, the Food Hall continues to expand, selling a range of mouth-watering local produce.

The main Show sponsor for 2025 is B&B Tractors and further details about the Show are available on the website at www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk or follow us on Facebook @staffscountyshow

To win a family ticket to the Staffordshire County Show answer the following question:

What is the main attraction for 2025 at Staffordshire County Show?

To enter, simply answer the question above correctly and send in your name, address, contact number and quote ‘The Cannock Local - County Show’. Send via email to: hello@shoutlocalmedia.co.uk or post to: 9 Chestnut Grove, Penkridge ST19 5LX. Entries must be submitted by Monday 19th May 2025. T&C’s apply.

Jamie Oliver’s Hot Cross Buns

Have a pukka Easter with these brilliant buns.

Method

1. Add the milk and 50ml water to a small pan and place over a low heat for a few minutes.

2. Add the butter to a separate pan and place over a low heat for a few minutes, or until melted, then set aside.

3. Transfer the warmed milk mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the yeast.

4. Sift the ﬂour into a large bowl, then add 1 teaspoon of sea salt, the spices, a few good scrapings of nutmeg and the sugar. Finely chop the stem ginger and stir it into the mix.

5. Make a well in the centre and pour in the melted butter, followed by the yeast mixture. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add it to the bowl.

6. Using a fork, mix well until you have a rough dough, then transfer to a clean ﬂour dusted work surface and knead for around 10 minutes, or until soft and springy.

7. Return the dough to a ﬂour-dusted bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave to prove in a warm place for at least an hour, or until doubled in size.

8. Transfer the dough to a clean ﬂour dusted work surface. Knock the air out by bashing it with your ﬁst, then sprinkle over the dried fruit and mixed peel and knead into the dough.

9. Preheat the oven to 190°C, then grease and line a large baking tray.

10. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a ball, evenly spacing them out on the tray as you go. Cover with the tea towel and leave in a warm place for a further 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

11. Place the plain ﬂour and 2 tablespoons of water into a small bowl and mix to a thick paste. Pat down the risen buns then use the batter to trace a cross over the top with a piping bag or spoon.

Ingredients:

Serves 12

• 200ml semi-skimmed milk

• 55g unsalted butter

• 14g dried yeast

• 455g strong bread ﬂour, plus extra for dusting

• 1 teaspoon mixed spice

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 whole nutmeg, for grating

• 55g caster sugar

• 2 balls of stem ginger

• 1 large free-range egg

• 2 tablespoons plain ﬂour

• 55g sultanas or raisins

• 30g dried cranberries

• 2 tablespoons mixed peel

• Runny honey

12. Place the buns into the preheated oven for 15-20mins, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, brush over a little honey to glaze, then leave to cool.

National Trust Staffordshire Centre Upcoming Talk

The Staffordshire Centre’s programme of talks at Walton Village Hall in Stafford continues on April 8th. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up at the door and pay as you go in. However, it would help the organisers if you book your place(s) on our website https:// www.ntstafford.org.uk/ go to Events-Talks -Book a Talk.

All talks start at 2.30 pm and you do not have to be a member of the Centre to attend. Admission is £4.50 for non-members of the Centre and talks are followed by tea and biscuits.

51st Annual General Meeting 8th April

Followed by an update on Shugborough

As usual there will be a report from the Chair on the year’s activities and the Treasurer’s report, followed by the election of the committee and

our donation to Shugborough from last year’s fund-raising. After this there will be an update on the Shugborough Estate.

Non-members of the Centre are welcome to attend the AGM but they are not able to vote in the elections to the committee.

Admission to this meeting is free.

To keep up with our future events, watch out for us in these pages or check out our Events page at https://www.ntstafford.org.uk/ Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre 01922 417790

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