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Cloudy2Clear Windows
Plumbits Bathroom Showroom in Stafford
A Local Favourite Returns to Stafford Town Centre
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Stage Set For A Stunning Hamlet
Recipe of the month
Slimmer’s raise over £12,000 for Cancer Research
Property of the month with Dourish and Day
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STAFFORD LIONS
Serving our Community
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition. That’s all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoning logic– there’s no maths involved and no adding up.
‘Ordinary people doing extraordinary ings’
“1,000 hours. We’ll never stop, once we start.”
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and rain, and more recently in sunshine and showers, and having inside welcomed countless individuals who
the team are now helping managing another vaccine centre in the town.
up over an impressive 1,000 hours of voluntary service and helped serve, with other volunteers, an astounding 13,792 members of the public.
committed to helping with this project until everyone locally is protected.
Our tabards state: “Serving Our Community” and for doing at the North End Community Centre – hopefully for thousands more jabs.
We are always looking for more helping hands so if you would like to serve your local community with this initiative or any of our many other service projects please contact: 0345 8335834 or email: staffordlions@hotmail.co.uk
You can also see us on Facebook or visit our website: www.staffordlions.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.
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 Brian Stanley it became clear that these values have been held dear for a
When talking to the Manager of Cloudy2Clear windows Brian 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.
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. Brian 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”.
The Cloudy2Clear service only requires the glass to be replaced and not the whole window once the unit has failed. Brian 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”.
For a free quotation please call 0800 61 21 118 or visit www.cloudy2clear.co.uk.
For a free quotation please call 0800 61 21 118 or visit www. cloudy2clear.co.uk.
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Plumbits Bathroom Showroom in Stafford
Ideally situated in the heart of Stafford town centre for over 40 years, between Café Nero and the Butler Bell, Plumbits has built up its reputation as a Company built on trust with exceptional customer service. With many 5* reviews on Trust Pilot and Google it is clear to see why customers choose Plumbits for their bathroom renovations.
Known for offering exemplary customer service, the highly knowledgeable and talented team of designers and showroom staff work in conjunction with the Plumbits team of fitters to offer a total ‘concept to completion’ design and installation service.
Working with a number of carefully selected, premium bathroom manufacturers including furniture by Vanity Hall, Dansani, Laguna, Calypso and Roper Rhodes, brassware from House of Piccadilly and tiles from suppliers including Ca’Pietra and Craven Dunhill, there is a bathroom solution to suit every taste and budget.
“The majority of new bathroom showroom customers have discovered Plumbits thanks to customer recommendations and word of mouth which is great to hear,” explains Julie James, their Showroom Manager, adding that “finding a showroom where you really feel that the staff go above and beyond is really important when choosing a new bathroom. At Plumbits, we take the time to get to know our customers, so that we fully understand their requirements, tastes and style, and as importantly what they don’t like - it’s all part of our service!”
After an initial consultation, the process begins, with the creation of realistic 3D visual design concepts.
“Bathroom design is simply no longer about having a well planned layout with storage. Accent colours, spa like showing consoles, clever illumination, design
led heating solutions, and feature wall or floor tiles turn a well-planned bathroom into a really special space, and that’s before hidden elements like smart technology are factored into the overall design.”
Plumbits offers a complete supply and installation service with prices starting from £ 6500 for a full bathroom, this takes the worry out of you sorting out your own fitters as the Plumbits fitting team are employed by Plumbits. Of course they also offer supply only if you are fitting your bathroom yourself and also have many fitters they can suggest to carry out your installation.
“It’s only when people appreciate how knowledgeable our showroom staff are, how hands on our fitters are, and how much work is actually involved in having a new bathroom or bathroom re-fit that they really understand why it’s so important to appoint a well trusted and specialist team, rather than taking the DIY approach. I am a firm believer that people buy from people and first impressions really count. As long as our showroom is offering the right products for all customers’ budgets and that our customer service exceeds expectations, Plumbits is sure to thrive for the next 40 years and more!”
Open six days a week, from 9.00am until 5.00pm, be sure to call into the Plumbits showroom at 23 Gaolgate Street in Stafford, to see for yourself why they are considered the bathroom showroom specialist in Staffordshire and beyond.
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A Local Favourite Returns to Stafford Town Centre
We’re so excited to say that Pastiche is back!
After a little time away, we’ve finally returned to our original home – right in the heart of Stafford town centre.
If you’ve visited us before, you’ll know we’ve always kept things simple: great home-made food, a relaxed atmosphere, and a space where people feel genuinely welcome – whether you’re catching up with
This new chapter is all about bringing that back. The menu is a mix of familiar favourites and a few new additions, all made from scratch with fresh, seasonal ingredients. From slowcooked classics to lighter bites and weekly specials, our focus is on flavour!
The setting may look a little different, but the idea remains the same: a laid-back bistro that does the basics really well.
We’re so excited to open our doors again and get back to what we love. Whether you’re a familiar face or someone new, we’d love to welcome you in.
You can reserve your table now at: www.pastiche-bistro.co.uk Or call us on 01785 875246 1-2 Mill Street, Stafford, ST16 2AJ Tel: 01785 875246 | Email: hello@pastiche-bistro.co.uk Seasonal, home-made dishes. A relaxed, welcoming bistro. WE ARE OPEN, NOW TAKING BOOKINGS!
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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.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Patient Liaison Service Reaches Record Milestone
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, the lifesaving emergency service has achieved a new milestone.
The charity’s patient liaison and aftercare service has now received more than 100 responses to its patient and relative feedback surveys which were introduced in April 2024. The surveys enable people to leave their feedback which is used to further improve the patient care that Midlands Air Ambulance Charity provides.
Through these surveys, patients and their families can also be put in direct contact with the clinicians who treated them or their loved one, with many wishing to say thanks for the lifesaving care they received. The patient liaison and after care service provides invaluable emotional and practical support to those who have been involved in life-changing incidents and their families.
Kerry Hemus, patient liaison lead and critical care paramedic for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity said: “We are dedicated to provided outstanding care to our patients and their loved ones, this is why we offer a dedicated patient liaison and aftercare service that supports our past and present patients through their recovery as well as provide help for bereaved families through their grief.”
Together, Kerry and her colleague Rob Davies are available to offer support, information about patients’ incidents and signpost to additional support services. They can be
contacted via email: patient.liaison midlandsairambulance . com or by calling the charity’s headquarters on 0800 8 40 20 40.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity serves the largest air ambulance region in the UK. This includes the communities of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire, representing a population in excess of six million. The charity responds to an average of 4,300 missions each year.
Each year it costs £16million just to keep the three charity helicopters and fleet of critical care cars operational. Each air ambulance mission costs £2,950 on average and each critical care car mission costs £288, which is entirely funded by the generosity of the public and local businesses.
To find out more about Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s patient liaison and aftercare service, please visit: midlandsairambulance.com/ missions/patient-liaison-service.
For more information on the vital work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, visit midlandsairambulance.com.
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stage is set for a stunning hamlet
Stafford’s annual Shakespeare production opens on June 24 and the designer behind the ‘visually stunning’ production can’t wait for the opening night.
Award-winning Patrick Connellan, who has previously worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, says audiences can ‘e pect the une pected’ from The Bard’s most quoted play.
‘I don’t think people will have seen anything like this,’ he said during a break from rehearsals, ‘We’ve used all manner of imagery and some really clever ideas to create a moving set that allows us to work with the story, which really moves on at a fast pace. It’s a production that stays true to Shakespeare’s work and I think the audience will love it.’
patrick connellan with a model of his stage design
Director Richard Cheshire added: ‘It’s modern, but not gimmicky in any way; there’s nobody using a mobile phone or anything like that. the characters are more relatable in modern dress, but the strength of Hamlet is its story you go on this gripping journey with a young man facing some terrible choices and life-threatening situations. So there’s plenty of twists and turns; our mission is to tell it in a way that grabs audiences and keeps them on the edge of their seats. I think People will feel very engaged and connected with the way we tell the story.
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One of the main visual themes of the production is books; moving bookcases float across the stage, closing in on the young prince as the story unfolds. Patrick added: ‘We’ve been working on the set for months and I have to say that this production is very detailed and clever in the use of space, sound and lighting.’
Around 5,000 people are e pected to attend the stafford gatehouse theatre production, from June 24 to July 5. Stafford Grammar School has been announced as the headline sponsor and Marketing Manager Keith Harrison said: ‘We’re delighted to be partnering with such a prestigious Stafford school. Bringing the bard to new generations is at the centre of our mission and seeing his work on stage is by far the best way to e perience the thrill of his work. it’s going to be something really special.’ Tickets from the Bo Office 01785 619080 or www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk
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Angela Nilsen’s Summer Pudding
Author of The Cake Decorator’s Bible, Angela Nilsen, offers this stunning take on a classic British pud.
Method
1. Hull the strawberries and cut them in halves or quarters. Strip the blackcurrants and redcurrants – keep both the currants separate from the other fruits.
2. Tip the sugar into a wide, not too deep, saucepan. Measure in 3 tbsp water and the cassis. Put the pan on a low heat and cook, stirring often, until you can no longer hear the crunch of sugar grains on the bottom of the pan. Next turn up the heat to medium-high and let the mixture bubble away for about 8 minutes. Let it go syrupy but don’t let it change colour or caramelise.
3. Tip the blackcurrants and redcurrants into the hot syrup, then bring everything back up to a lively simmer and let it bubble again for no more than a minute, just to lightly burst and soften the currants without
losing their shape. Take the pan off the heat.
4. Gently stir in the strawberries and raspberries – a large metal spoon is best so they don’t break up – and let the fruity mixture sit for about half an hour so the juices all mix in.
5. Trim crusts off bread. Cut a little square (about 4cm) from one slice and put it in the bottom of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Using a big, slotted spoon, put a layer of fruit (about 3 spoonfuls) over the bread. Next lay a slice of bread in the centre over the fruit trimming to fit and fill any gaps with trimmings of bread so the fruit is covered. Continue layering with more fruit, more bread,
then a final layer of fruit. Spoon over a few spoonfuls of juice. Cover the fruit with a final layer of bread, press down to compact everything, cover with cling film, and put a weighty cover over the top. Leave in the fridge overnight.
6. To turn out, go round the edge of the pudding with a round-bladed knife to release it, then invert it on to a plate. Enjoy!
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Slimmer’s raise over £12,000 for Cancer Research UK in Stafford Slimming World Groups
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groups in Stafford are open now. To or to book your place contact Helen on she says: “If you’re worrying about your feeling alone and desperate, don’t give up. Our Slimming World group is here and every week. So, if you’re thinking of and be part of that success – you’ll be every one of us.”
Local members in Stafford all threw themselves in to Slimming World Charity event “THE BIG CLOTHES THROW”. The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw is about so much more than bags of clothes. It’s possibly our most inspiring campaign of the year – one that shows everyone that the real results members see on the scales lead to even greater things. It sees members donating good quality clothes, shoes, and accessories that no longer fit – and they’re confident they will never need again.
information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or on 07506191391.
The millions that we raise for Cancer Research UK in this single event helps them to make faster progress towards their vision of a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Thank you to every member who donated, we are all so very proud!
Katie says “It’s always a pleasure to see the excitement in group when The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw comes around. When you’re losing weight, it can be easy to focus on the number on the scales without realising how many non-scale victories are happening in the background, like our changing dress sizes and body shapes.
Tori says “This event celebrates those victories as it is all about members donating their old wardrobe while raising money for an important cause. It makes me so happy to see the confidence in my members as they commit to donating their larger clothes knowing they will never
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A weight has been lifted for Stafford slimmer’s as they move from virtual groups to real-life groups. Members have shared how amazing it is to be back together in group, where they feel excited and supported to get their weight loss journeys back on track now that restrictions have lifted.
need them again, because they’ve made healthy changes they can maintain for life!”
Consultants from the Stafford Team are delighted to be back helping members to lose weight and improve their health in person, the buzz in the room and the results on the scales show just how much members are loving being back together too. They’ve also told us they’d really missed being together in-person – that feeling of community, swapping recipes and sharing ideas, and being there for each other through the highs and the lows of their journey. Plus, we know that there’s something powerful about stepping on the scales each week and having that regular check-in on your progress.
As well as raising funds for Cancer Research UK, the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw raises awareness of how maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of 13 different types of cancer.
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“We’ve put measures in place to comply fully with local and Government guidance, of course, to ensure members are safe, happy and comfortable being back at our group. It’s been absolutely amazing to come back together again, it’s proven that there really is no better feeling than the magic of a real-life Slimming World group.
WEIGH TO GO SLIMMER’S COME BACK TOGETHER
A weight has been lifted for Stafford slimmer’s as they move from virtual groups to real-life groups. Members have shared how amazing it is to be back together in group, where they feel excited and supported to get their weight loss journeys back on track now that restrictions have lifted.
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Consultants from the Stafford Team are delighted to be back helping members to lose weight and improve their health in person, the buzz in the room and the results on the scales show just how much members are loving being back together too. They’ve also told us they’d really missed being together in-person – that feeling of community, swapping recipes and sharing ideas, and being there for each other through the highs and the lows of their journey. Plus, we know that there’s something powerful about stepping on the scales each week and having that regular check-in on your progress.
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