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Advertising enquiries Lisa Cuthbert - Sales Manager

Tel: 01785 318704 Email: info@thestafforddirectory.co.uk

Editorial enquiries Carole Chambers - Editor Tel: 01785 318704 Email: info@thestafforddirectory.co.uk

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The August edition of The Stafford Directory will be distributed during the last week of July to 10,000 homes and businesses in Penkridge & surrounding areas.

If you wish to place an advert or editorial feature, please ensure copy is submitted to us no later than 10/07/2019.

New Mobility Superstore

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St Leonard’s School

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Craig’s Carpets

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Cannock Soroptimists

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People Power Fundraising

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National Trust Staffordshire

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What’s On

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Lichfield Garrick

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Sudoku

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Quick Crossword

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Church Eaton Primary School

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Useful Numbers

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We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in The Stafford Directory 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.

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St. Leonard’s C.E. (VC) First School

ELSAs are Emotional Literacy Support Assistants. They are teaching assistants who have received specific additional training from educational psychologists from whom they receive on going supervision following training. Their role is to support children and young people in school to understand and regulate their own emotions whilst also respecting the feelings of those around them. Mrs Walker has recently trained as an ELSA. The pupils love spending time with her as they are able to share their thoughts and feelings, in a safe and supportive way.

The ELSA Network supports and assists ELSAs in their valuable work, as well as helping area co-ordinators to publicise ELSA work in their locality. Many local authorities across England and Wales now have ELSAs in their schools.

Please look for news of ‘St Leonard’s First School’ as we are featured in some local newspapers for our

work in this very specialist area of education.

Pyjamarama Day. We raised monies for Book Trust and had a thoroughly, fabulous day!

Special thanks to our school cook, Diane. She cooked a full English breakfast for our visiting Dads, Uncles and friends to celebrate Father’s Day. The smell of bacon wafted through the corridors, while our pupils welcomed their loved ones. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

On Sunday 14th July 1pm – 5pm we will be holding St Leonard’s Summer Festival. There will be a live band, barbecue, face painting, games, snowy cones and much more.

Keep the date free – all welcome to this community event.

Another important part of our St Leonard’s team is Minnie our ‘Sensory Assistance Dog’. Minnie has been with us since the beginning of the year and has had a very positive impact on the children by encouraging them to read to her, as well as helping the children to stay calm, relaxed and focussed. Minnie and the children love playtime together when they both get the opportunity to run around!

If you would like to visit the school please call the office who can make an appointment to look around. You can also visit our website for further information:

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Quick, Efficient and as agreed. Craig’s was established in 2013, after owner, Craig spent 28 years in the trade providing skilled workmanship as well as helpful, honest and friendly advice to households and businesses.

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Cannock and District Soroptimists I RO N MA N J UN E 2019

Once again Cannock Soroptimists volunteered, both as bag packers and as race marshals, at the annual Staffordshire Ironman 70.3 race. Two days before the event, June Bould, Trish Mellor and Jackie Prince spent a day bag packing; they worked hard to ensure that all 2,500 competitors and those who marshal on the day of the event had everything they needed. They learned a lot about the hard work and complex planning that goes on behind the scenes to prepare for an international event of this scale.

Early on Sunday 9th June, 4 other members of Cannock Soroptimists: Val Jones, Jill Gooch, Dawn Pope and Olivia Lyons were in position near to Chasewater to marshal the first part of the bike ride section of the race. Competitors had already completed the 1.2 mile swim when they began the 56 mile bike ride on their way to Shugborough where they then ran a half marathon! A lovely sunny morning ensured the race started on time. Soroptimist marshals were in awe of Lucy Charles-Barclay who swam the 1.2 mile in 15 degree water temperature with fastest overall swim. She continued her lead in the cycle section matching the speed of the promen; and was the fastest women’s runner, becoming

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overall women’s winner. All of the marshals thought it was a great experience being part of such an event, directing the riders and cheering them on. The competitors were so appreciative of the job all of the volunteer marshals do, shouting out their thanks and often sharing a joke about the day and the weather.

Ironman donates monies to charities in lieu of the help given by volunteers. Donations to the club this year will help towards SI Cannock’s President Trish Smith’s charity this year which is Staffordshire Women’s Aid. The next club meeting at the Barns, Huntington, will be at 7.00pm on Tuesday June 18th when the speaker will be a representative of the charity Mary’s Meals.

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People Power Fund making a difference in Staffordshire

Hundreds of young people across Staffordshire and Stokeon-Trent are feeling the benefit thanks to the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office funding of dozens of schemes.

The People Power Fund invites community groups to bid for up to £3,000 of funding to run all manner of different schemes from providing positive activities for young people to programmes targeted at specific groups such as elderly or homeless people.

The latest awards will be announced soon and Staffordshire Commissioner Matthew Ellis recently visited two beneficiaries of previous funding rounds - Wombourne Youth Boxing Club and the Splat young people’s initiative in Moss Green, Stoke-on-Trent - to see youth work in action.

Matthew Ellis said: “I was delighted to have the opportunity to see first-hand the good work being done as a direct result of the People Power Fund scheme.

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“It is by making relatively small investments in schemes such as these at community level that we hope to make a real difference further down the line, particularly for young people who benefit from the structure and focused approach of regular sessions.

“At Wombourne Youth Boxing Club it was fantastic to see officers from Staffordshire Police giving their time for a great cause and the hard-working volunteers at Moss Green were equally inspiring.”

Awards from the most recent round of applications to the People Power Fund will be announced in the coming weeks.

The next round of applications open in August.

Visit www.staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/people-power-fund for more information.

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National Trust Staffordshire Centre

Our latest event: Tour of Hadrian’s Arch Shugborough on 9th May 2019

The group was greeted by Rachael (Senior Surveyor NT) and Tim (Consultant Architect), and guided to the monument. When they reached the base, an explanation of the work that was taking place and the reasoning behind those actions was given.

It was explained that this activity is not a restoration, repair nor a clean but a careful inspection of the state of the arch and the remedial actions required to stabilise the monument.

When questions had been answered the group was split into two for the ‘ascent’ of the scaffolding, some 54 steps in total.

A detailed explanation was given for the different areas of the arch and how each specific area was being inspected and protected. It was made clear why the monument was not being cleaned as that would result in more damage to the structure.

Tim also explained the timescales involved in previous operations, these being stone repairs during the 1950s, and a further inspection and remedial work in the 1990s.

It is hoped the work being completed this time should

Hadrian’s Arch in its scaffold blanket – Photographer David Goacher

guarantee the structure for a further twenty to thirty years.

This means this was a unique opportunity for the members to get close to the Arch.

There will be more events in future exclusively for and free to members of the Centre.

If you want to find out what the Centre has to offer and how you could get even more out of your National Trust membership contact our membership secretary jjobling@uwclub.net. Alternatively, pick up a leaflet from the second bookshop at Shugborough, which is

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Enjoy a Visit to Melbourne Hall & Gardens

from right across the British gardening community. Her eye for colour and detail means that the Melbourne garden is a haven of delightful and unusual specimen trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders.

Melbourne Hall itself has a well-documented history and has been the home to two Prime Ministers, Lord Melbourne (Queen Victoria’s friend and confidant) and Lord Palmerston.

Melbourne Hall Gardens with its broad sweeps of lawn, avenues and unexpected vistas is one of the best known formal gardens in the country and is the best surviving early 18th century English garden in the manner of le Notre.

It was laid out by Rt. Hon Thomas Coke, Vice Chamberlain to Queen Anne, with help from the garden landscape designers George London and Henry Wise in the formal style. It is noted for its long tunnel of Yew, its wrought iron pagoda created by Robert Bakewell and its statuary by Jan van Nost, notably the Four seasons monument, a gift from Queen Anne.

Lord Ralph Kerr took over running the Melbourne estate in 1987. His wife Lady Ralph Kerr is a painter of both portraits and landscapes. Since taking on the garden she has embarked on an extensive programme of restoration and planting within the original layout, and garnered praise

As William Lamb, Lord Melbourne’s wife the celebrated Lady Caroline Lamb spent time at the hall, Melbourne Hall remains a lived-in family home, accounting for its warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Melbourne Hall is open to the public during the month of August, every afternoon from 2pm until 5pm except for the first three Mondays.

Melbourne Hall Gardens are open from Apr-Sept on Weds, Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays from 1.30-5.30pm and every afternoon in August when the Hall is open.

Further information can be found on our websites at www.melbournehall.com and www.melbournehallgardens.com or by telephoning 01332 862502 email - info@melbournehall.com

Enjoy a Visit to Melbourne Hall & Gardens Guided Tours Melbourne Hall is open in August only - please visit the website for all opening times and ticket prices. Tickets can be purchased on the day.

We operate public guided tours of the Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays starting from the main entrance at 2.15pm and every 1/2 hour thereafter, with the last admission being 4.15pm.

No need to book. Please be aware that you may have to wait for a later tour depending on availability on the day.

Walk through arrangements operate on the remaining days when you can stroll through the Hall at your own pace. Stewards are available to answer any questions.

Booked group guided tours are available, please contact the Estate Office.

Melbourne Hall Gardens are open April - September From 1.30pm-5.30pm on Wednesdays, Weekends & Bank Holiday Mondays.

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We have a small visitor centre on site which includes a Tea Room. For large groups refreshments should booked in advance with Louise at Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms on 01332 864224.

Animal Magic An area of Melbourne Hall Gardens has been specially adapted to house some of the Hall’s quirky and cute pets.

Animals including Pygmy Goats, Alpacas and Miniature Horses can be visited when the Gardens are open. Normal garden charges apply.

Families can also book a ‘play date’ and have an exclusive animal experience. Email animalmagic@melbournehall.com for further information.

Melbourne Hall, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN

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STAFFORD RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY

What’s On

WEDNESDAYS (USUALLY

We have a monthly speaker on a variety of topics followed by tea/coffee.Outings to interesting places. We are a friendly group and visitors are always made welcome.

Contact Mary Burton (Chairman) on 01785 663340.

FORTNIGHTLY) We present programmes of music (mainly classical) at The Meeting Room, St Anne’s RC Church Hall, Lynton Avenue, Stafford.

Our meetings are held fortnightly for the most part, from September to May and from 7.15 pm to 9.45 pm including a refreshment break. Our new season normally begins on the first Wednesday of September each year. New members are always welcome. For further information contact Geoff Ogram on 01785 663423 or email geoff.ogram@talktalk.net

EVERY WEDNESDAY 10am-11.30am at Brocton Village Hall.

A chance for the ‘under fives’ and their carers to meet for friendship, toys, snacks and songs. No need to book, just turn up. £2.50pp - extra children 50p each. For info email: broctonplaygroup@tiscali.co.uk

STAFFORDSHIRE CORPS OF DRUMS

PRAISE AND PLAY

EVERY MONDAY 7pm -9pm at TS Superb - the Sea Cadet HQ, River Way, Stafford ST16 3TH. Recruiting (15 yrs and upwards) new members (with or without experience) for our drum, flute, bugle and fanfare sections.

Contact 01902 850536.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:30am-11:30am at St Mary’s Church, Stafford. 20 minutes of story, song and worship for pre-school children and their grown ups. Followed by tea/coffee/squash, chat and play. Everyone welcome, just come along.

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EVERY MONDAY Meetings are now being held at St John’s Church Hall, Bedford Avenue, Littleworth, Stafford ST16 3RP at 7.30 p.m the first Monday of the Month. For more info contact Beryl on 01889 582645.

DEMENTIA

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friendly group. New faces always welcome!

For details, call Jan on 01785 606343.

CHASESIDE FLOWER CLUB 2ND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 7.30pm at The Village Hall, Walton on the Hill, Stafford. Flower Demonstrations each month and arrangements are raffled. Open to anyone and a warm welcome awaits.

Further details Di Hinton 01785 620938.

MONTHLY FUNFOLK NIGHTS LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8pm at County Staff Club (77 Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2NG).

FREE Entry - FREE Refreshments - FREE Entertainment - Late bar. Open to anyone to attend - just sit and listen, tap your feet - or join in with your party piece (so long as it’s FUN) - singing, playing musical instruments, poems - anything goes.

Raffle - proceeds to local charity. For more info contact Andy Clapham on 07973 179454.

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HAUGHTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7:30pm at Haughton Village Hall. We have speakers on a variety of topics, followed by tea/coffees and cakes. Visitors are very welcome. For more information call 07850 254855.

THE TUESDAY MIXER CLUB (OVER 55’S CLUB) EVERY TUESDAY 1pm-3:30pm at White Eagle Club, Riverway, Stafford ST16 3TH. Everyone welcome in Stafford and surrounding areas.

Come for a cuppa, chat and a bit of fun! £1 admission. fun and games, demonstrations, bingo and weekly guests and talks.

STAFFORD WALTON PHOENIX ACTIVITIES CLUB FOR 50+

1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7:15pm at The Village Hall, Walton on the Hill, Stafford.

Many speakers and activities are arranged for the coming year and visitors are assured of a warm welcome. Please ring 01785 620938 for more information.

EVERY FRIDAY Have weekly swimming sessions at Walton High School during Term Time every Friday evening 7–8 pm. We welcome new members to our very friendly group. Swimming is informal, swim / socialise the choice is yours. We can also offer help to ‘learners’. For more information please phone Phil on 01785 661801.

CHAIR BASED EXERCISE FOR OLDER

STAFFORD FOLK DANCE CLUB

ADULTS EVERY WED & THUR At 2pm at the Wildwood Community Centre, Wildwood Gate, Stafford, ST17 4RA. Only £2.50. For more info contact Helen Hyland 07947 251129

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SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7-15pm at Leasowes School, Porlock Avenue, Weeping Cross Stafford.

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FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 11am-1pm at St Bertelins Church Hall, Stafford. CASS welcomes Carers supporting someone who lives with dementia to access support, entertainment and friendship at our support group. Carers welcome, with or without the cared-for.

Call 01785 222365 for details.

EVERY THURSDAY Meetings at St. Bertelin’s Church Hall, Holmcroft Road, Stafford at 7.30 - 9.30 pm on the second Thursday of every month Contact us either by email: jinnyflip@googlemail.com or Noeline on 01785 257612.

8pm-10.15pm at Walton Village Hall, Stafford. We are a friendly club & always welcome new people. Come along! For further information call 01785214567

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Summer Fruits P I E SUMMER FRUIT PIE Celebrate British summer fruits by treating yourself to this delicious Summer Fruit pie. A classic recipe for you and your family to enjoy.

S E RVE S 7 | R E A DY IN 1 HOUR

INGREDIENTS 350g plain flour 250g butter 140g icing sugar 100g ground almonds 1 large egg 750g mixed summer fruits (cherries, blueberries, blackcurrants, redcurrant and blackberries) 2 tbsp cornflour 2 tsp granulated sugar METHOD Heat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 5. Use a food processor to mix together the flour, butter and icing sugar together. Separate the egg yolk and mix with 1tbsp cold water before adding to the mix and using the food processor until the dough forms.

Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill in the fridge for 20-40 minutes.

Line a pie dish with half of your pastry, add baking beans and bake for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix the berries, cornflour and 2 tbsp icing sugar. When your pie base comes out of the oven, remove the beans and then pour your berry mixture on top.

Roll out your remaining pastry and slice in to thin strips. Layer the strips in a lattice pattern on top of your pie. Whisk your egg white and use a pastry brush to brush a little around the rim of the pie, as well as the top of your lattice.

Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake for 30 minutes until golden.

Enjoy with ice cream, cream or custard!

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The Big Knit Fundraiser

AGE U K STA FFO R D S H I R E N E E D YO UR HE LP! Age UK Staffordshire is appealing for knitters to take part in this year’s ‘Big Knit Fundraising Campaign’ which is in partnership with Innocent Smoothies.

We are aiming to knit 50,000 little smoothie hats by 31st July 2019 and we are in search of more knitters to help us to reach our target. So far we are up to an amazing 40 000 hats so we have 10 000 to go!

For every smoothie hat knitted the charity receives 25pence to support our work with local older people. We appreciate any number of smoothie hats that you wish to knit.

please contact Age UK Staffordshire on 01782 200729 or see our website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/staffordshire/ activities-and-events/the-big-knit-2018-19/

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Stafford In The World

STAFFORD S O RO PT IM IS T INTE R N ATIO N A L Stafford Town Centre was a hive of activity, including lots of visitors, when the ‘Stafford in the World’ event took place.

Jeremy Lefroy, MP for Stafford and The Mayor and Mayoress of Stafford were there, helping to promote their town members of Soroptimist International of Stafford had one of the stands where they displayed a large map of the world.

On the map 73 areas were highlighted to show where and how Stafford club members have been able to help women and children worldwide (e.g. Uganda, Malawi, Kenya, Pakistan Zanzibar, Peru).

Soroptimist International is a worldwide organisation helping women and girls towards a better life for themselves and their families.

There are Soroptimist clubs in 130 countries.

Photograph (L to R) - Gill Green, Eileen Manley, Katie Taylor, president Soroptimist club Stafford Denise Cottam and Ann Dawson

For more information about Soroptimist International Stafford, visit the website at www.sigbi.org

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Everyone at Church Eaton Primary school is delighted to announce that the school has achieved a GOOD rating again from OFSTED, resulting from the recent inspection, which took place on 2nd May 2019.

This beautiful rural school, located within a 15 minute drive of Stafford Castle, which has been recognised

by OFSTED as being ‘one big family’ where ‘the warm and welcoming atmosphere, based on the school’s motto of ‘Caring, Educating, Succeeding’ permeates throughout the school.’ OFSTED also recognised that as a result of the school’s motto that ‘the pupils are well behaved, courteous and kind’.

Mr Shaw, the Headteacher, is proud of the report as it recognises the relentless drive and determination of the pupils, parents, staff, governors and Foundation, who work incredibly hard every day to ensure that the school continues to improve and thrive. The school has grown from strength to strength in recent years and has expanded to a four class structure, with the appointment of an additional class teacher. In addition, the school is thrilled to announce that they will be joining the Staffordshire University Academies Trust (SUAT) from 1st September 2019. This will help forge links with the University, hopefully inspiring all children to aspire to go into Higher Education, strengthening the leadership capacity, further raising standards of progress for all pupils and help the school achieve the ambition of becoming an OUTSTANDING school.

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Church Eaton Primary School is passionate about delivering an enriched, broad and balanced curriculum.

‘Children describe their learning with enthusiasm, including a number of visits which have captured their interest’, they ‘demonstrate a love of reading’ supported by the Reading Army formed of local community and parent volunteers and ‘experience woodland outdoor education provision as part of the school’s rich curriculum’. Most importantly OFSTED recognises that ‘there is a strong emphasis on ensuring pupils show positive attitudes to learning and they are considerate to each other. They say they feel safe and are confident that staff will sort out problems they have’. ‘In lessons, pupils demonstrate excellent learning behaviour by staying on task at all time. They carefully follow the advice given by their teachers on how to improve their work’.

Church Eaton Primary School is an all-inclusive school.

OFSTED stated in their letter to the school that ‘pupils of all abilities achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’.

If you are currently looking for a school environment which puts your child first, offers excellence in education and prepares your child well for the future, then please arrange a visit by contacting our office manager on 01785 823089. There are limited places left within each year group from Nursery to Year 6.

The school offers wraparound care for all pupils from Nursery through to Year 6.

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Health/Medical Care Penkridge Medical Practice Brewood Medical Practice Stafford General Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital Cannock Hospital New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Carolyn Parker Opticians

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