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The August 2025 edition of The Penkridge Advertiser will be distributed during August to 5,500 homes and businesses in areas of Penkridge and surrounding villages.

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Wolgarston Year 13 students annual Celebration Day

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Esther Clark knows a thing or two about weeknight staples the whole family will

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it’s a very generous Fish & Chips, but it’s a foodie destination that excites people and brings them together for a memorable visit that they can’t wait to repeat. Fusion dishes full of flavour - Asian flavours from Korea, Japan, and India as well as

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Step Up, Stafford! Your 10K Journey Begins

As spring fades into summer and the energy of a new season buzzes through our town, one question echoes through the streets of Stafford: Are you ready for the challenge?

On Sunday, 21 September 2025, the Stafford 10K organised by Freedom Leisure returns,

Here

for a 10K isn’t just good for your body, it’s fuel for your mind. Regular movement improves mood, boosts energy, and even sharpens focus. You’ll sleep better. Feel stronger. Stand taller.

cheering crowds. You’ll hear local bands playing, Children waving signs, Volunteers handing out water with warm smiles. The spirit of Stafford comes alive on race day, it’s like nothing else. This is your hometown, and this is your time to shine.

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Wolgarston Year 13 students take part in annual Celebration Day

Wolgarston Year 13 students, with their friends and families took part in our annual Celebration Day organised by Miss Turner (Assistant Head and Head of Sixth Form).

“It is a great privilege to celebrate our Year 13’s achievements with their parents and carers,” said Miss Turner (Head of Sixth Form and Assistant Head), “I am immensely proud of how they have embodied the very best of the Wolgarston Way through their hard work, resilience and leaving a positive legacy in our community. I wish them all the very best in their future endeavours.”

“Being head boy at Wolgarston High School has been an immense privilege, giving me the opportunity to work with the student council and to represent the school at open evenings,” said Ben Yerbury (Head Boy), “Wolgarston has been my favourite school because of its great

learning environment and its teachers who make learning fun and interesting, as well as wanting each and every one of their students to achieve the best grades possible.”

“Sixth form for me at Wolgarston has been a fantastic experience and final chapter to my time at school,” said Amelia Jones (Head Girl), “I’ve made amazing memories surrounded by both great friends and teachers! Thank you all for making my time at Wolgarston even more amazing than I could ever imagine, I wish you all the best of luck in the future.”

“In May we celebrated the success of our amazing Year13 students. Throughout the afternoon, we heard personal stories and memories from their teachers, each one culminating in a subject award,” said Mr Boden (Headteacher), “Our Year 13 students optimise the Wolgarston way, from how they approach their studies, act with integrity and set the cultural expectations for the lower school. We are very confident that they are going to leave a very strong academic legacy and wish them all the luck for their up coming exams.

Penkridge W.I. Latest Meeting Update

Penkridge WI had a fun May and are set to have a busy June. Our May meeting was a social evening when we enjoyed quizzes on spring flowers and VE day, as well strawberries and cream washed down with a glass of bubbly. We also tried our hands at decorating our own coaster with mixed results but lots of laughter.

In May, we also visited Jurassic Creek mini golf at the Three Hammers and all enjoyed a round of the 18 dinosaur themed holes, followed by lunch at their bistro.

At our June meeting our speaker was Alan Pugh who gave us a talk on the Alamo where he had been a guide. The siege and battle there in 1836 changed the course of history in the USA. At this time Texas was a province of Mexico albeit inhabited by northern settlers. Mexico itself only became independent from Spain in 1821 and the settlers wanted freedom from their rules.

The 189 defenders were besieged for 12 days at The Alamo mission by an army of 2000 Mexicans. When they attached on the 13th day every one of the defenders was killed along with 600 + attackers. 6 weeks or so later Sam Houston caught the Mexican Army and after their surrender Texas became an independent country. Texas joined the USA in 1845 and their state flag is the only one which can be flown at the same height as the stars and stripes due to this status as an independent country.

Our next meeting will be on 7th July at St Michael’s Church Hall, taking place at 7:30pm. We will be talking to Helen Johnson about “Children on the Move”. All are very welcome to attend.

Picture shows Penkridge WI members at the Jurassic Creek Adventure Golf course

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The Littleton Arms, Penkridge

The menu embraces the incredible flavours and generosity of street food, done elegantly, in addition to fusion a la carte dishes with flavours from across the globe.

“The Littleton Arms will always serve up great pub classics, such as our ‘whale on a plate’ – I call it that because it’s a very generous Fish & Chips, but it’s a foodie destination that excites people and brings them together for a memorable visit that they can’t wait to repeat. Fusion dishes full of flavour - Asian flavours from Korea, Japan, and India as well as wonderful flavours from South America, Greek Gyros on giant sharing homemade flatbreads it’s all there to savour. The menu showcases some of the best local ingredients across elevated dishes for the perfect ‘date night’ or important meal, and exciting generous food that you tuck into, share with friends, and celebrate coming together for whatever reason.

When people leave their tastebuds should be buzzing, stomachs full, and if you don’t need to hit the sofa to relax and savour, then we haven’t done our job!”

BIG, BOLD FLAVOURS

from The Littleton Arms’ new chef!

Award-winning pub with rooms, The Littleton Arms in Penkridge has launched their ‘best menu yet’. It’s the work of their new head chef, Kieran Delap who is a familiar face to foodies, having worked in several top gastro pubs. Expect big, bold, exciting, and generous dishes, which sit alongside their pub classics.

The focus of The Littleton Arms has always been on the ‘handmade’, from the scotch eggs, pasties, and daily baked cakes on the bar for those in a hurry, to the Harissa Cauliflower Steak, Pistachio Crust Rack of Lamb, or Five Spice Duck Breast. The sharing boards are overly generous,

The Littleton Arms, Penkridge

“The Surf & Turf sharer is genuinely for sharing, Salt & Pepper squid, homemade Birria Beef croquettes, chargrilled lamb cutlets, truffle parmesan wings, king scallop thermidor with baked breads and dips, that’s a feast. If you can be persuaded, I’d add on the Chimichurri Steak Fries – there’s a lot of steak on top of premium fries, more than enough for two people – great with a quality ale or our new cocktails. The dishes introduce some incredible flavours to our customers in generous portions, avid foodies are always impressed, and I’m enormously proud of the terrific value our food serves up too.”

With food that fits every time of the day, from a ‘Proper Full English’ or French toast at breakfast, deep-filled sandwiches, sharing and grazing platters, lunch - to include light bites, to the main menu, the team at The Littleton are very excited to share this foodie journey with customers.

“Our burgers always score a great reaction. The French Onion, Birria Beef, and Korean Fried are my favourites. We’ve all seen and loved those independent burger specialists on Instagram; we give them a run for their money. Ours are authentic, fully loaded, and I would say a little addictive!”

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Introduction Esther Clark’s Puttanesca Baked Gnocchi

Former Deputy Food Editor for BBC Good Food and author of The Good Home Cook Substack, Esther Clark knows a thing or two about weeknight staples the whole family will love, and this riff on the famed puttanesca pasta is no exception.

Method

1. Blitz one of the cans of tomatoes until smooth and set aside. Heat a glug of oil in a medium-sized saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and fry gently for 8-10 mins until softened and translucent.

2. Tip the chilli and all the tomatoes into the pan, lower the heat, then simmer for 10 mins, uncovered. Fill one of the empty cans a quarter full with water and add this to the sauce. Stir through the capers, olives and anchovies. Season with salt, pepper and a couple of generous pinches of sugar. Cook on a gentle heat, uncovered, for a further 5 mins. Keep warm until needed.

3. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the gnocchi and cook for 2 mins. Drain and toss with the tomato sauce, then tip into an ovenproof dish or shallow casserole. Top

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes

• Olive oil, for frying

• 1 onion, ﬁnely chopped

• 1 tsp chilli ﬂakes

• 1 tbsp capers, drained

• 60g black pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped

• 5 anchovy ﬁllets in oil, ﬁnely chopped

• Sugar

• 500g shop-bought gnocchi

• 125g ball mozzarella torn,

with the torn mozzarella and a good grating of black pepper then pop under a high grill for 3-4 mins. Or if using an air fryer, heat it to 170°C. Add the gnocchi to a baking dish that will ﬁt in your air fryer and top with mozzarella, plus a good grinding of black pepper. Air fry for 10 mins or until the mozzarella is molten and gooey.

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Introducing Blossom’s Crafts & Events

A creative escape in the heart of Stafford

Hi, I’m Bobbie, the founder and owner of Blossom’s Crafts & Events Co, a brand new creative space coming to Mill Street in Stafford!

Having my own business has always been a huge pipe dream, so to see things taking shape is beyond surreal. I have always envisaged a business based around creativity and here we are!

I have come from a background of corporate and office jobs that would be classed as your classic 9–5, but after turning 40 this year and also losing my mum in late 2023, I decided I needed something more fulfilling in my life and picked up on my dream of running my own business.

My vision is to create a relaxed and fun environment where people of all ages can come together and simply lose themselves in being creative, for whichever session you choose to do.

Tackling stress and anxiety has always been a challenge for me – and more so the older you get –so the idea is, whilst you are here, you can switch off from the outside world! Meet like-minded people and, most importantly, relax and have fun!

I am really excited about giving the little ones an opportunity to be away from the screens and TV, and just lose themselves in those creative minds of theirs!

Blossom’s will be a place where you can come alone and try something new with a coffee and cake, catch

up with a friend and have a chat whilst creating something beautiful, come as a group and have some fun, or have the place to yourself and celebrate that special occasion!

I will also be hosting parties where all the stress will be taken away for you – from table decoration to the balloons, the food, and the activity itself – hopefully bringing something a little different to your event.

The website and social accounts will be kept up to date, and I will make sure to share more on the venue as things start to come together! We will also be keeping everyone updated here too, in The Penkridge Advertiser magazine.

We are aiming to be open for August, with some great sessions for families during the summer holidays!. Bookings will be open very soon so keep your eyes peeled!

I finally wanted to say a huge thank you to the local businesses that have shown their support, and for your kind words on this new venture! I really hope for some collaborations soon.

Email us at info@blossomscraftsandevents.co.uk and find all of our latest updates over on our website, www.blossomscraftsandevents.co.uk or find us on social media at Blossoms Crafts and Events Co.

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A LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN & FAMILY ROOM

ENERGY EFFICIENT AIR SOURCE HEATING

FOUR BEDROOMS

EN-SUITE BATHROOM AND SUN TERRACE

POSITION ON A HUGE PLOT IN PRIVATE GROUNDS

Located in the picturesque and tranquil surroundings of Dunston, in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside. Beautifully appointed throughout, the property opens with an inviting entrance hall that leads into a spacious lounge, complete with a feature multi-fuel burner – ideal for cosy evenings and into the heart of the home: a large open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room.

The dining area boasts a second multi-fuel burner, while the bespoke kitchen features high-quality quartz worktops, integrated appliances, and elegant cabinetry. The family area is bathed in natural light from a large picture window, patio doors, and bi-fold doors that open directly onto the expansive garden – bringing the outdoors in and creating a perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. The ground floor further benefits from a versatile study, which has the potential to be a fifth bedroom, a stylish shower room, and a well-equipped utility/boot room – perfect for busy family life. Upstairs, the property offers a contemporary family bathroom and four generously proportioned bedrooms. The primary bedroom has an en-suite which is a true retreat, featuring a luxurious en-suite shower room and bi-fold doors that open onto a private sun terrace, providing far-reaching views across the rolling Staffordshire countryside. Externally, the grounds are equally impressive and include a large gravel driveway with ample parking, a double garage, and a substantial garden that backs directly onto open fields – offering privacy, space, and uninterrupted rural vistas.

EPC rating: D Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D