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Shed & Outbuilding Security

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A Child of Mine Fundraiser

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Stafford Players

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Donna Luise Children’s Hospice

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Stafford Sleep Out

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Rotary Club of Stafford

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Stagedright Stafford

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Katharine House Bike Ride

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National Trust Staffordshire

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What’s On

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Itching to Stitch

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A Warm Welcome at La Casa

B R I N G I N G AU T H E N T I C I TA L I A N C U I S I N E TO S TA F F O R D New restaurant, La Casa is now open! We are bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Stafford, with over 20 years of experience. A warm welcome awaits, along with the very best traditional italian cusine using the finest ingredients.

Our fresh ingredients are sourced locally, delivered and prepared in our kitchen daily, including fresh

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We also import the finest ingredients from Italy & Sicily, including our wine. Our experienced chefs prepare their own tomato sauce, using the best tomatoes money can buy, (San Marzano) a tomato in the province of Salerno and region of Campania in Southern Italy. Many of the dishes at La Casa feature the chef’s unique signature, including, Scallops, Chicken wrapped in parma ham & Halibut.

We hope to bring our expertise & knowledge of Italian cuisine, to the people of Stafford and the surrounding areas and provide them with a true Italian dining experience.

We also offer an extensive wine and cocktail selection.

Visit us at 1-2 Mill Street, Stafford, ST16 2AJ. To book a table, call us on 01785 259035.

We are open Monday - Staurday lunchtime 12pm-2:30pm and evenings 5pm til late. Sundays 12pm-4pm.

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WIN Family tickets to The Great British Food Festival!

C H I L L I N G TO N H A L L TO H O S T I T ’ S F I R S T F O O D F E S T I VA L Preparations are well under way for the Great British Food Festival taking place for the first time in the grounds of the lovely Chillington Hall, Near Wolverhampton, over the weekend of the 11th-12th May. Over 75 different traders will be in attendance, Dan Maycock, one of the organisers said ‘We have got a great mix of local produce and best of British, coming from further afield. On the hot food front you will be able to try anything from traditional hog roast to Vietnamese and Indian dishes, so hopefully something for all tastes!’

Along with wonderful food and drink there will be a marquee for fantastic chef demos, foodie talks, men vs food competitions and live music.

The Chef Demo stage is headlined each day by a Great British Bake Off Star, Howard Middleton will be sharing some tips on centre stage at 12 noon and 3pm. Howard said ‘I love doing these festivals and I cant wait to see Chillington Hall, don’t forget to bring your cakes along

for me to judge in the cake off!’ The popular ‘Great British Cake Off’, where amateur bakers can bring a cake in with them to compete head to head in two baking categories (see www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com for details and to enter), and best of all if you enter a cake you get free entry to the festival!

There is entertainment for all the family over the weekend, including kid’s cookery lessons, free circus skills, and party workshops, and children’s amusements. On the music stage is live music throughout the day from a play list packed full of top local bands. Don’t forget your festival ticket also includes access to the grounds at Floors, so it’s a great value day out for the whole family.

Bring a blanket and sit out for the day enjoying great food and drink, live music and beautiful surroundings.

The perfect recipe for a fun, foodie day out for the whole family.

TO WIN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: To enter, simply answer the question correctly and send it on a postcard to: Meeson House, 76 Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5AP or via email to: info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk before Thursday 2nd May 2019. Please include your full name, address and telephone number on your entry.

We have 3 family tickets to win, simply tell us where is this year’s Great British Food Festival being held: A) Shugborough B) Weston Park

C) Chillington Hall Terms and conditions 3 winners will be picked at random and will receive one family ticket for the show each.

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Shed and Outbuilding Security

Mark it, lock it and check it. Sheds are popular targets for burglars as they are often overlooked when security is being considered. If you store valuables or tools in them, you should secure these as well! Even if there isn’t anything of value in your shed or garage, burglars can use equipment stored in them such as forks, chisels and screwdrivers, to break into your home.

Some simple tips can help make your shed less vulnerable to an opportunist thief: •

Make sure that your shed door, door frame and walls are solid.

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Replace any damaged or rotten areas with new sections.

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Try to place the shed door facing your house and not too close to a perimeter wall or gate.

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Consider keeping valuable items in a strong lockable box or cage.

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Fit two closed shackle padlocks on strong padlock hasps - one a third of the way up from the bottom of the door and one a third of the way down from the top of the door.

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Fit wire mesh or bars on the inside of your window frames.

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Wrap a strong chain around and through the handles of garden tools, lawn mowers, cycles etc and secure the chain to the wall using a padlock or a ground anchor fixed to the base of the shed.

Consider integrating your shed into your home

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alarm system, especially if you have valuable items in it. Use door contact sensors and check your glass is secure before installing break glass sensors.

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Illuminate the area around your shed using dusk till dawn lighting.

Securing your tools as well as your shed will reduce the risk of theft. It is likely to deter a burglar if items are difficult to move.

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Store tools in a locking metal cabinet; do not use office cabinets as the locks are weak. Use a good quality closed shackle padlock and secure the cabinet to the shed using strong bolts or heavy duty screws.

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Secure tools such as spades and garden forks, or lawnmowers and strimmers together with a strong chain and good quality closed shackle padlock.

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If you have a solid concrete base, use a motorcycle security rated ground anchor to secure the chain.

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Local Fitness Group Take The Plunge TO R A ISE £1000 FO R LO CA L CH A R I T Y A C HI L D O F M I NE

Sunday 17th March saw a team of 20 crazy individuals from the Stafford based personal training facility, This is Fitness, head to Millers Vale in Derbyshire to abseil off an 80 ft bridge all in the name of charity.

Millers Dale is a valley on the River Wye in the popular beauty spot in the Peak District.

This is Fitness organised the mammoth abseil for their chosen charity A Child of Mine as one of their many fundraising events throughout the year. The abseil proved a big challenge for many and weather conditions helped make the experience a little more interesting with snow and hail in the mix.

Founder and Chief Executive of A Child of Mine, Gayle Routledge, who accepted the challenge and joined the team said: “This was a huge personal challenge for me but one that I am delighted to have conquered.

I am so honoured that This Is Fitness have chosen A Child Of Mine to support this year and the money raised will make a big difference to the charity and the work we do. We cannot thank Liam and Hayley enough for all of their continued support towards A Child of Mine.”

Owner of This Is Fitness, Liam Brice said: “What a fantastic day. It’s always a great pleasure

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to bring people together for a challenge or activity which is something a little out of the ordinary. From overcoming personal fears to working together as part of a Team the group all got stuck in and tested their comfort zones.

We’re thrilled with the amount we raised for the challenge and we can’t thank the abseilers themselves and their friends, families and fellow members for their generosity. Without them the event wouldn’t have been such a success and we wouldn’t have been able to raise such a fantastic amount for A Child of Mine.”

The money raised will go towards supporting local families who have lost a child by providing emotional support

and access to vital information.

The support A Child of Mine offers increases wellbeing, improves emotional health and provides access to much needed information, guidance and support.

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Cadets to become anti-sexting ambassadors

The schools that have taken part in the anti-sexting project are Cannock Chase High School, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, Chase Terrace Technology School and Staffordshire University Academy,

The Cannock cadets unit will become the pilot for the ‘Your Body, Your Rules’ project, which will then hopefully be rolled out across all ten cadet units across the county.

The Deputy Commissioner said: ‘Sexting is increasingly becoming normal among teenagers, but that one moment of madness could have a huge impact for the rest of their lives.

Developed by Cannock and District Soroptimists and supported by Deputy Commissioner Sue Arnold, the project has already seen 13 anti-sexting ambassadors trained across 4 schools with plans for more.

‘The Soroptimists recognised this and developed this excellent project to make young people think twice before clicking that button.

We want them to think about the full potential consequences of their actions which could haunt them for years to come.’

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Trish Mellor of Cannock and District Soroptimists said: ‘When we began this project we had no idea where it would go. Thanks to the enthusiasm and efforts of staff and ambassadors the schools report a much healthier attitude towards sending ‘nudes’ along with a willingness to discuss the issue.’.

The Soroptimists delivered training sessions to pupils on the risks, both legal and emotional, of sending naked or near naked images. The club also encouraged year 11 and 12 pupils in the area to become ambassadors – sharing information with their peers and pointing them to appropriate adults where necessary.

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Hold Onto Your Bonnets S TA F F O R D P L AY E R S A R E B A C K !

Celebrating the finale of their 75th year, Stafford Players are taking a stroll through the streets of Cranford. This much-loved story by novelist and social warrior Elizabeth Gaskell was first published by Charles Dickens between 1851 and 1853, then adapted for the stage by Martyn Coleman.

Audiences will encounter familiar faces in a cast made up of nine women and two men, such as Denise Arthur, Barbara Horton, Brenda Hunt and Keith Minshull. New members Bronwyn Jennings and Linet Carter join the company, with Jo Bradley making her directorial debut with the Players.

“I’ve loved the story of Cranford all my life,” explains Jo, “and I’m amazed by the cast, who have already formed a team as strong as the original friends in the novel. Rehearsals are such fun, and we’re really enjoying the journey we’re taking together, exploring Elizabeth Gaskell’s world.”

This is no ordinary period drama, concerned only with romantic liaisons and well-worn plots. Cranford introduces a world of quiet courage, intense loyalties, and relationships based on love. Love which, though rarely expressed through words, is demonstrated through the kindness of friends, the bravery of ordinary people, and the humour found in every possible situation.

Meet the ladies of Cranford, united by an unshakable confidence in the capability of women, the power of shared information, and the importance of maintaining a dignified elegance in the face of adversity.

Visit a 19th century town full of charm, humour, and excitements including a gang of marauding burglars, controversial headgear, and an unexpected matrimonial match.

Performances begin at 7.30pm. Tickets are £11, concessions £10. Prices include the Gatehouse booking fee. To purchase tickets, go to www. staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk or ring 01785 619080.

To keep up to date with events in Cranford, follow Twitter@staffplayers, www.facebook.com/ staffordplayers, Instagram (staffordplayers17), or explore www.staffordplayers.co.uk to avoid missing out on current and future events.

Leave behind the disruption and division of today’s world, and lose yourself in Cranford - the little town which reminds us of the love, generosity, courage and humour which unite a community, and make true neighbours of us all.

“Cranford” will be performed in the Malcolm Edwards Theatre (MET) at Stafford Gatehouse, from Tuesday May 14th to Saturday May 18th.

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Stafford Sleep Out F R I D AY 1 7 T H M AY 2 0 1 9

The Rotary Club of Stafford, in partnership with Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group are delighted to announce a sponsored ‘Sleep Out’ event, which will take place on Friday 17 May 2019 at Stafford College’s town centre campus.

Participants will brave the elements for a challenging 12 hour stint, as they bed down to raise awareness of homelessness whilst also raising much needed funds to help prevent it happening in the first place. Gwyn Williams, Chair of the Organising Group said: “This is a new event for Rotary in Stafford and our aim is to support young people to make safer life choices by providing resilience-building education sessions to pupils, their parents and teachers.

Mental illness affects people from all walks of life, and we felt that holding a sponsored ‘Sleep Out’ would be a good way of highlighting the issues faced by homeless people. The community-based prevention work delivered by Re-Solv (www.re-solv.org/stafford) and funded by Stafford Borough Council fits extremely well with this sponsorship event”.

Stephen Ream, Director of Re-Solv said: “We are so grateful for the support from Rotary which allows us to extend our community prevention work in Stafford Borough and reach more young people and their families. Prevention work at an early age is vital to build resilience and improve long-term outcomes.”

The money raised from the ‘Sleep Out’ event will support Re-Solv by allowing them to provide additional resources and prevention sessions to local primary schools, enabling young people to make safer life choices.

• £10 raised would pay for resilience-building resources for 10 pupils • £50 would pay for an information and awareness workshop for parents • £100 would pay for a prevention session with a class of 30 pupils.

Stafford Rotary Club is very grateful to Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) for their tremendous support, without which this event would not have been possible.

Karen Dobson OBE, Principal and Chief Executive of Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Rotary Club of Stafford and Re-solv by becoming the host venue for the inaugural ‘Stafford Sleep Out’. We hope that the event will bring together people of all ages from across the Borough to highlight the issue of homelessness and raise money to fund community prevention outreach work in local primary schools.”

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‘Sleep Out’ participants will be welcomed on to the courtyard at Stafford Colleges’ Victoria Square campus at 6pm on Friday 17 May. They will be provided a cardboard mat on arrival and can bring along more cardboard and plastic sheeting to build a shelter for the night, until the 12hour event draws to a close at 6am.

Limited places are available so early registration is encouraged – a £10 registration fee, which will be added to donations, will secure a bed space. Participants are encouraged to set a personal target to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship, however, it is appreciated that for students this may not be possible, but others may be able to raise more.

Once participants are registered, they will be encouraged to set up a fundraising page with Virgin Money Giving at: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/ displayCharityCampaignPage.action?campaignId=8005&ch arityId=100507 More information, registration and off-line sponsorship forms are available at www.staffordrotaryclub.org.uk or from Helen Perren from the Rotary Club of Stafford on telephone number: 07949 079174 or email: helen.perren@btconnect.com Rotary is a global charitable organisation committed to work for others less fortunate. Our moto is - Service above Self.

Each individual club is committed to raise funds but also to enjoy one another’s friendship and to socialise.

Rotary has worked constantly towards the elimination of polio world wide while also providing much needed equipment and funds for local charities.

The Stafford Rotary Club has recently celebrated its 94th year in the town. The club meet every Wednesday lunchtime and new members are most welcome. If you feel you want to put back something into society while making new friends and enjoying fellowship please contact us. Call Gwyn Williams on 07970 447728.

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What, a Knot?

R O TA R Y C L U B O F S TA F F O R D Why has this knot appeared outside St Marys?

Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Stafford Knot, assisted by Street Scene, planted these purple crocuses to draw attention to the “Purple4Polio’ campaign.

Todays youngsters have probably never heard of this crippling disease which, once contracted, cannot be cured - although it can be immunised against.

For over 30 years, Rotary and its members have been committed to fighting to eradicate polio across the world.

Purple4Polio initiative is one launched by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland to raise funds and awareness for our efforts to eradicate polio across the world and promote the work of our global campaign, End Polio Now. When a child receives their life saving polio drops on mass polio immunisation days in many countries their little finger is painted with a purple dye so it is clear they have received their life saving vaccine.

Rotary’s pledge for a polio free world was made in 1985 when there were 125 polio endemic countries and a

thousand new cases every single day. So far, this year, there are less than 10 cases in the entire world, but as long as there is one single case anywhere children everywhere are at risk.

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Stagedright Stafford

R EHEAR S E FO R FO RT H CO M I N G M US I C AL S HO W StagedRight Stafford are busy rehearsing for their forthcoming musical show at Stafford Gatehouse which will be produced Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th July 2019, “SEUSSICAL� this extravaganza of music, dance, comedy and colour has been created by the 50 strong cast of StagedRight Stafford who rehearse in Stafford at Rowley Park Academy. Made up of children from the Stafford and surrounding area StagedRight are moving into new territory with this Dr Seuss based monologue of stories combining Horton the Elephant with The Cat in the Hat and the townsfolk of Whosville. The Dance routines will leave you spell bound along with the excellent singing voices and acting of these talented young Stafford children.

The show has been bought forward to July from the previous productions of Just So and The Wiz

which were performed in September. This is to allow Stafford to benefit with a great fun factor show just as the schools finish and holidays are round the corner, a time to relax, laugh and consume yourself in to the Jungle of Nool with the funny Gertrude McFuzz and Amazing Mayzie.

If you want to get a flavour of the talent of these kids then come on down to the Stafford in the World fun day in Stafford town Centre Saturday 25th May when StagedRight will be performing some well-known musical songs and a few from Seussical.

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Still time to get on your Bike F O R K AT H A R I N E H O U S E H O S P I C E

Spaces are selling fast for the ever-popular Katharine House Hospice Cycling Challenge taking place on Sunday 28th April 2019. With something for cyclists of all abilities; this year’s event features 8-mile family route as well as a 20-mile MINI, 45mile MIDI and 65-mile MAXI rides. Here seven a free barbeque to tempt riders.

Events fundraiser Lisa Carson said: “The Cycling Challenge is such a popular event in the local calendar, it gives families the chance to enjoy a morning ride together and seasoned riders to go the extra distance – all in support of our vital free care. Everyone who gets on their bike and gets sponsored really helps our care team to support local people.”

Last year the hospice was absolutely thrilled with the success of the Cycling Challenge which saw over 800 cyclists take part - the biggest turn-out to date raising £22,000 to fund vital care services.

to reward all cyclists taking part and all finishers will receive a memento for their efforts.

Prices start from just £10 per person and all children under 16 ride for free, riders are urged to book in advance as prices increase for bookings on the day.

If you would like to take part in what’s set to be a great day for cyclists of all abilities, don’t miss out and call the Fundraising team on 01785 270808 or visit www.khhospice.org.uk Katharine House Hospice provides free care and support for adults and their families who are coping with progressive illness across mid-Staffordshire. It relies upon the kindness of the local community to help generate 2/3rds of the funds needed to run its vital range of services.

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W H AT D O W E D O A N D H O W D I D T H E C E N T R E S TA RT ?

In October 1972 a group of National Trust members in Staffordshire got together with the idea of forming a facility for members to get together using their common interest in the National Trust. 200 people attended the Inaugural Meeting in March 1973.

Since we were the first such organisation to be set up in Staffordshire we adopted the name ‘National Trust Staffordshire Centre’. Since that time members in other parts of the county have formed their own groups and so the area from which we draw our membership has shrunk somewhat.

In order to record the activities of the Centre a Newsletter was first published in the Summer of 1979.

This and subsequent Newsletters can be read by looking at our website - www.ntstaffscentre. uwclub.net/Index.htm. The most recent Newsletters also contain the programme of talks, walks and outings as well as reports of the activities. All contributions to the Newsletter are by our own members.

The Centre exists to give an extra dimension to National Trust members, but talks and walks are open to anyone living in the Staffordshire area.

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Another Great Spring Afternoon Tea S TA F F O R D L I O N S C L U B

Another great Spring Afternoon Tea on Sunday March 24th at the Stafford Rangers Football club organised and funded by Stafford Lions Club.

About 70 Carers and their loved ones from the Stafford and surrounding area were treated to a delicious afternoon tea, entertainment by dancers the ‘Stafford Steppers’ and

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Trip of a lifetime

F O R B ROT H E R A N D S I S T E R S C O U T S Two students from Blessed William Howard Catholic High School have made it through a rigorous selection process to be chosen to represent Staffordshire and Stafford District Scouts on a trip of a lifetime. The trip to Ghana will take place in 2020.

For brother and sister team, Reece (15) and Mia Watkins (13), this trip is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a third world country. They will be involved in building schools, teaching and supplying other resources to some of the poorest communities. The students’ first challenge is to raise the funds to cover the costs of the

trip, £2300 each.

Blessed William Howard school has already donated £250 to each of the students from a special

Endowment Fund to kick-start their fundraising.

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STAFFORD RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY WEDNESDAYS (USUALLY 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

STAFFORDSHIRE CORPS OF DRUMS 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.

STAFFORD GARDEN SOCIETY 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.

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.

WEEPING CROSS TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7-15pm at Leasowes School, Porlock Avenue, Weeping Cross Stafford.

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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.

BROCTON TODDLERS 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 PRAISE AND PLAY 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.

STAFFORD LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA 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.

BERKSWICH WI 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.

GERMAN INTERMEDIATE AND CONVERSATION CLASSES EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Wednesdays 6-8pm or Thursday mornings 10am -12pm during term-time at the Northfield Centre, Stafford, ST16 3DU. New starters always welcome. Building on your existing knowledge of German these classes will aim to get you speaking the language accurately in a relaxed setting.

Please contact Alison Kirsch 07970 878218 for more information.

CHAIR BASED EXERCISE FOR OLDER 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 FRENCH CONVERSATION EVERY THURSDAY 10am–11am at Baswich Community Hall, Stafford. Get more out of your French holidays & enjoy learning, with this relaxed, 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.

TILLINGTON WI 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.

STAFFORD WALTON PHOENIX ACTIVITIES CLUB FOR 50+ 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.

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Trust celebrates 50th Anniversary

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is inviting families to get into the party spirit by holding a spectacular birthday celebration event at its Wolseley Centre headquarters.

The county’s largest nature conservation charity celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and is holding a Wildchild Festival on Wednesday 7th August.

The event, which is being supported by funding from Arts Council England, will be a one day celebration of art and nature set in the inspirational backdrop of The Wolseley Centre site, near Rugeley. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are inviting families of all ages to come to Wolseley to experience arts and nature combined with a myriad of nature based activities, immersive theatre, storytelling and site specific artwork.

Alongside the festival the Trust will be commissioning an artist to work with local young people to create a piece of artwork to be revealed on the day.

event, including exciting nature themed arts, crafts and workshops. Activities will be taking place across the whole site, from badger wood, by the lake and on our beautiful Park Bank...those coming along will be helping us support wildlife and wild places across the county.”

The event is an advanced booking only event and people will need to buy their tickets before 24th July.

People can purchase a Family Ticket (which will allow entry for two adults and three children) or Individual tickets. 0-2 year olds can attend for free, but they must be registered to ensure the Trust knows how many people are coming.

Ticket prices range from £30 for a family and £8 for individuals and includes access to all the exciting shows and activities taking place during the event. To find out more or buy tickets, head to www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/

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Activities will include obstacle courses, mud slides, natural crafts and a ‘Construction Zone.’ There will also be a pop up cafe, market tipi, orchard bar and entertainment from Talking Birds Theatre, The Fabularium and Ian Douglas Storyteller.

Katie Shipley, from the Trust’s People Engagement team, said: “There will be lots going on during the

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Combine the fruit, caster sugar and 20g flour in a large mixing bowl.

Pour the mixture into a suitable baking dish.

Start on the crumble by mixing 200g flour, rolled oats, butter and brown sugar. Mix together until the consistency resembles a crumble.

Layer the crumble on top of the strawberry and rhubarb mix.

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Itching to Stitch

T H E LO C A L B R A N C H O F T H E E M B RO I D E R E R S ’ G U I L D We are the local branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild, meeting on the second Wednesday of each month except for August. We meet from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Rising Brook Methodist Church, Stafford ST17 9LT. We welcome anyone interested in textile arts and crafts. Our programme includes talks and hands-on workshops with the occasional Saturday day school which takes place at the Guide Hut, Westbridge Park, Stone ST15 8QW. For further information please email: secretaryseg@virginmedia.

The Embroiderers’ Guild is a national organisation that welcomes people who are just getting started. You may be forgiven for thinking that if it is called a ‘Guild’ it is stuffy, exclusive and you would not qualify. Nothing could be further from the truth. A warm welcome awaits.

We also welcome those who are already stitching and are keen to do more or expand their horizons.

Our next few evening meetings are: Wednesday 8th May Pretty Pockets led by Iva Davies – a Stitching workshop.

Wednesday 12th June Beading led by Spellbound Beads – talk and workshop.

Wednesday 10th July Natural Dyeing led by Mandy Robinson – talk and workshop.

Saturday 15th June Day School on Beautiful Textile Surfaces led by Judith Rowley.

Our branch also holds drop in sessions at Stafford Hobbycraft on the third Friday of each month. Our next one is 17th May from 10am to 12noon. These are free and people just bring items they are working on. It is an opportunity to sit and stitch with friends, share ideas and get tips on various techniques.

The Embroiderers’ Guild is a national organisation with a large collection of embroideries that can be viewed and accessed for distance learning if required.

Here is a link to the Embroiderers’ Guild Website – have a look at what is on offer. http://www.embroiderersguild.com/

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Charity Dinner

May 24th sees the return of the annual House of Bread Charity Dinner. Every year the team at HoB put on a special night to help raise much needed funds as well as having a great fun night.

This year is no exception and promises to be another exciting night which as ever will include a delicious menu including canapes on arrival plus the always exciting raffle and auction hosted this year by House of Bread’s very own Will.

With exciting, unique and interesting items to be auctioned off, it is again another fun way to raise money as well as perhaps buy an interesting experience as a bonus.

Every year our Charity Dinner is a great way to raise money and give our generous supports a good time and most importantly update people on our previous year and our vision for the next.

Tickets cost £30 and the event will be held at Acton Trussell Moat House Hotel at 7 pm on May 24th.

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Health Awareness Day Saturday May 4th 9:30a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

Sunday 5th May, 2019

Saturday 29th June, 2019

See our Cherry Tree Walk in full bloom. Enjoy the beauty that Spring brings to Mitton Manor Gardens.

Treat yourself to Afternoon Tea and a glass of beer or champagne to celebrate the Bank Holiday weekend.

We are thrilled to be hosting the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra at Mitton Manor Gardens.

This spectacular classical concert promises to be a night to remember for the whole family.

OTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2019 SPRING – CHERRY BLOSSOM PAINTING IN ACRYLIC Saturday 11th May, 2019 Following our Cherry Tree Walk, come along to a Painting Workshop in association with local artist, Debbie Chatfield.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE Thursday 4th July, 2019 Garden Theatre production of Pride & Prejudice, in association with Chapterhouse Theatre Company.

NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME OPEN DAY Sunday 7th July, 2019 AUTUMN – FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE PAINTING IN ACRYLIC Saturday 14th September, 2019 our Festive Foodie Licensed is provided you are bringsChatfield. rugs.

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