The Stafford Directory May 2014

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Welcome to the May edition of the stafford directory. We hope you had a lovely Easter.

Whitegate Farm Shop

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Stafford Castle Golf Club

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M.A.G Group Home Services

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thanks to those who have entered last months competition. We have had fantastic feedback so far.the winner will be announced in our June book. there are lots of local news features and events included in this edition so be sure to read on to find out what has been going on in our local community. For all upcoming events, see our What’s On section on page 26. don’t forget that we offer free suppor t for charities, spor ts teams, community groups and clubs. For more information or to feature in our June publication, get in touch via the contact details below before 15th May 2014.

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carole chambers - editor tel: 01785 318704 email: info@thestafforddirectory.co.uk follow us on twitter: @staffsdirectory like our facebook page: the stafford directory June’s issue of The Stafford Directory will be distributed during the first week of June to 10,000 homes and businesses in selected areas of Stafford.

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Children’s Easter Colouring Competition Winners

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Rural Enterprise Academy gets ‘Good’ grade from Ofsted

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Couture Event Planners

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Pillaton Garden Centre

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Quick crossword puzzle

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Stone & Stafford Area Young Enterprise - 2014 Winners

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Bridgtown Cycles

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Recipe of the month

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Sarah Humphreys Footcare

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What’s On

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Stafford Borough Weekly Walks

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Stafford Players present Quartet

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Stafford Sinfonia

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Kids Puzzle Page

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Business Feature: Alison Bradford Business Coach

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Useful numbers

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Index of Advertisers

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Barbecue season is approaching...Let’s click & collect!

When the British weather is fair to us, we must grab any opportunity we can to whip out our barbecues.

Then of course you must know where to shop local for your meats before the sun goes in.

Those long winter months of roast dinners have been very comforting but here at Whitegate we are now looking forward to barbecue food. Also it is a great excuse for family and friends to get together for relaxed and informal dining. So planning a barbecue is made easy when you pop along to Whitegate. Our friendly butchers will offer you advice on what’s best to buy to delight your guests. Firstly if you have not been here before you will love the traditional shop full of lovely home made products and that wow factor when you see the range of our home reared meats. We can assure that you will be delighted with the quality and flavour and be 4

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There are lots to choose from kebabs, grill sticks, ribs, marinated chicken, delicious Aberdeen Angus & Hereford matured steaks, homemade burgers and speciality sausages of many flavours.

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Stafford Castle Golf Club views over Stafford Castle Golf Course.

Stafford Castle Golf Club offers private function facilities and whether you are planning a birthday, wedding, special event, or a corporate function, this club offers the perfect event venue setting. Set amongst acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, the club makes the perfect venue for any special occasion.

Why not come and experience for yourself your local club, just 5 minutes from the town centre.

Why waste time travelling when you could be on the tee enjoying the excercise and sport of golf, before or after work!

Stafford Castle Golf Club is located half a mile from Stafford Town Centre and 10 minutes from Junction 14 off the M6. This stunning nine hole golf course is one of the best hidden gems in England. Stafford Castle Golf Club stretches over 6383 yards with 18 holes, lose yourself in the game on the stunning golf course which was built back in 1907.

This traditional club always welcome new and existing members with a smile. If you have ever thought about taking up golf or becoming a member of a club, Stafford Golf Club would like to invite you to visit their Open Day being held during National Golf Month. The Open Day will take place on 10th May 2014 from 12pm-5pm.

Taking place in conjunction with the 3 Hammers Golf Academy and Staffordshire County Golf Partnership, you will have the chance to book a tee to play 9 holes of golf free of charge.

Booking in advance is recommended. John Cheetham, PGA golf Professioanl and England Golf Coach, will be available to offer free golf tuition and golfing tips, and you can try your hand at the chipping and putting challenges.

After your golfing session you can relax and unwind in the clubhouse which offers a range of refreshments and meals and boasts spectacular May 2014

To book a tee time on the Stafford Castle Golf Club Open Day or to discuss membership options, call Sharon on 01785 223821 or emalil sharonscgc@btconnect.com. Book now to avoid disappointment. For more information on the club see the website at www.staffordcastlegolf.com

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In conjunction with the 3 Hammers Golf Academy.

Free golf tuition from PGA Professional & England Golf coach, John Cheetham on the day.

Chipping & putting challenges.

Nine holes of golf for those golfers who would like to try the course.

(Tee booking recommended)

For details of this and other oers contact Sharon on 01785 223821 sharonscgc@btconnect.com www.staordcastlegolf.com

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As you know summer is on the way! At M.A.G Home Services we cannot wait for the sun to start shining and to have light nights to spend in the garden.

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Children’s Easter Colouring Competition – Winners Announced competition and amazed at how creative our local children can be. All sorts of designs were received which used different creative materials including feathers, stick-on accessories and fur”.

The three lucky winners were presented with giant chocolate Easter bunnies and two highly commended runners-up received Easter eggs. They are Rebecca Clarvis (12) from Stafford, Niamh Fletcher (5) from Stone, Fay Nugent (6) from Stafford, Esme Walker (4) from Stafford got Highly Commended and Isla Grace Margett (3) from Yarnfield also got Highly Commended.

The winners of the Children’s Colouring Competition organised by Stafford’s Guildhall Shopping Centre have been announced.

The competition, which closed on Easter Monday, attracted over 80 entries from children aged from 2 to 12 years old. The winners who all come from Stafford, Wolverhampton and Stone painted, crayoned and glittered Easter drawing templates to create some very imaginative designs.

All the entries are now on display in the Guildhall Shopping Centre and will be seen by over 130,000 visitors each week as they pass them on the shopping malls.

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Steve Moran, Management Surveyor at DTZ who manage the Guildhall said “With so many entries it has been very difficult to choose our overall winners. It is great to see the community getting involved in our competitions and we congratulate everybody that took part”.

All pictures will be on display in the Guildhall until 12th May.

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UK’S First Rural Enterprise Academy Gets ‘Good’ Grade from Ofsted

The Rural Enterprise Academy, the UK’s first and only free school dedicated to the landbased sector, has received a major boost with a ‘Good’ rating from its Ofsted report in its Overall Effectiveness summary and also in every major category from Achievement of Pupils and Quality of Teaching to Behaviour and Safety of Pupils and Leadership and Management.

The Academy prides itself on creating a ‘family’ atmosphere with teaching that delivers a unique blend of academic subjects alongside land-based qualifications. Parents of 14 – 18 year olds will be particularly interested to learn that teaching in both English and Business Studies is considered ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

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attention to the fact that it highlights the ‘overwhelmingly positive’ view of the school from parents and the levels of commitment and leadership shown by both Governors and Senior Staff.

“The Academy is a successful and happy place for students, where we have been able to build an environment that encourages students to create, to inspire and to lead.

Our students enjoy a range of activities that deliver a blend of academic and vocational skills, with on-site resources such as the Equine Centre, a working farm and a zoo. It is both academically challenging and also richly rewarding.”

The Academy is a state school, funded by the DofE and backed by a partnership between South Staffordshire College, acknowledged by official data as the most successful college in the area, the National Farmers Union and global sustainability business Veolia.

John Mercer, Regional Director at NFU said, “This is fantastic news and recognition for all the hard work that Lorraine and her team have put into establishing the rural enterprise academy since its formation. The academy will play a vital role in helping inspire and train this next generation and the NFU is delighted to be associated with it.

Speaking on behalf of South Staffordshire College, Chief Executive Principal Graham Morley says, “There was interest in the model of education proposed by the Academy from the beginning. For example, Radio 4’s flagship rural programme ‘Farming Today’ chose the Academy to present a feature on education in the Rural Sector.

At South Staffordshire College we’re delighted to share a site with The Academy. It has been clear from the start that Lorraine and her team have something special to offer the area’s 14 – 18 year olds. As one of the original stakeholders in the Academy, it is gratifying for us to see the success of this unique approach to education.”

The Rural Enterprise Academy is currently accepting applications for Year 10 and the brand new Sixth Form for this September. To find out more, call 01785 333360 or visit the Open Event on Thursday 8th May 2014, 6pm-8pm.

The Rural Enterprise Academy, Rodbaston, Penkridge, ST19 5PH.

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Bespoke Creations are based in Ingestre, Stafford and work alongside some of Staffordshire’s finest venues. We offer a free consultation and provide you with advice and experience in organising your event.

From intimate parties in your home to large events we can cater for your every need.

With the company director recently winning Signal 1’s entrepreneur of the year you can be assured you’re in safe hands.

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Pillaton Garden Centre We also supply extensive accessories for your garden needs.

We are renowned for our fantastic hanging baskets and the quality of our home grown bedding plants.

Pillaton Garden Centre is a beautiful, picturesque family run garden centre.

Our garden centre is nestled in beautiful surroundings close to Stafford. We are situated near (B5012) Cannock Road, Pillaton, Staffordshire.

We have the most fantastic array of home grown plants and a wide variety of shrubs and trees at very reasonable prices.

All of the staff at Pillaton Garden Centre pride themselves on their customer service and will always go the extra mile to make sure you enjoy your visit and your every need is catered for.

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At the garden centre we are always trying to encourgage children to get more involved in gardening and we create events all year round for children to have fun and learn how to become more green-fingered.

Within our garden centre we also have the newly re-furbished, Pillaton Tea Room. The tea room is situated inside our Victorian glass house. All our food and drinks are very reasonably priced and of a high standard. Our food

is home-made and our menu features meals, lunch snacks and a great range of home baked cakes.

We are open 7 days a week including bank holidays, offering a fantastic day out for all the family to enjoy. Our garden centre opening times are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday and bank holidays, 10am4pm. Our tea room opening times are Monday-Saturday 9:30am4pm and Sundays and bank holidays 10am-4pm.

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Stone and Stafford Area Young Enterprise - 2014 Winners

It could have been a daunting experience, presenting to a panel of judges at the Wedgwood Museum in Barlaston but eleven teams of teenage entrepreneurs from schools in the Stone and Stafford area were un-phased on Thursday 3rd April.

Having set up their Trade Stands in the museum itself, up to 5 members of each team delivered a 4 minute Business presentation, in the conference room as part of the Young Enterprise programme.

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own company, developed and produced a product which they sell to the public in as many ways as possible. The competition is judged on three elements the Trade Fair, which was held in February, a detailed Company Report as well as last week’s presentation at the museum.

On the night, first place went to Ignite from Alleyne’s High School in Stone for their Connect smart phone holder.

Ignite also were awarded Best Company Report, Best Presentation and Company of the Year.

Ignite will go on to represent Stone and

Stafford in the Staffordshire Finals on 8th May. Business advisor, Sarah White from M-viron, who has mentored them throughout, said, ”This group have done brilliantly and I’m very proud of them. They have taken their initial idea, worked hard to develop it into a product then promote and sell it. They’ve also ensured their Company Report and Presentation were outstanding too – in Young Enterprise, as in business, everything counts. I wish them great success in the County Finals in May.”

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Second place went to Tiers of Joy, from St Dominics Priory School. Their product, inspired by the current trend for baking are very unusual, quirky tiered cake stands made with cups, mugs and teapots as tiers. Tiers of Joy won the award for the best Business Plan.

Craig McKenzie from Wolgarston High School won the award For Link Teacher of the Year and Business Advisor of the Year Award went to David Nurse of Success Mentoring and Ms Anne Joubert of AJ Partnership Ltd, both of whom were business advisors for Wolgarston High School.

The event was supported by the Wedgwood Group and the Wedgwood Museum and the Stone and Stafford Young Enterprise Board would like to express their thanks for the their generosity.

The next stage of the competition is the County Finals, again to be hosted by Wedgwood. The team from Alleynes Academy will be up against teams from Thomas Alleynes from Uttoxeter, May 2014

Wolstanton High School, Stoke on Trent and King Edwards VI High School from Lichfield.

We wish Ignite every success in the County Finals and beyond. The next stage of the competition is the Regional Finals, held in Coventry then (hopefully) the National Finals in London followed by the European and World Finals!

The Young Enterprise Company Programme has been running since 1963 and in that time, over a million 15-19 year students have set up and run a real firm for a year under the guidance of a Business Volunteer and the Business Teacher at their school. Doing everything from raising the initial share capital through designing and developing their product to creating a website, a 30 second advertisement, producing a complete company report and ultimately winding up the firm and paying their taxes, students develop key skills which are proven to make young people more attractive to employers.

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What’s On...

Regular Events Boy’s street dance classes every monday classes are held at dunston village Hall. ages 7-10, 4:45pm-5:15pm £3.50 each. ages 11+, 5:15pm-6pm, £4 each.various styles covered included street dance, hip hop and break dance.Teachers are UKA GTPD qualified, CRB checked & first aid trained. For info contact Katy on 07584 030520. little stars stay & play every tuesday 2pm-3pm at Holmcroft north end community centre. lots of stories, ryhmes & singing activites. after seeing your health visitor why not stay and join in the fun. clinic starts at 1.30pm. stafford town wi 1st tuesday of tHe montH 1:45pm at evangelical church, church lane, stafford. we are a very friendly group, with interesting speakers and share enjoyable and sociable afternoons, so come and join us. for more information please phone Barbara williams 01785 749745. yoga classes every tuesday 6:30pm-8pm at arthur findley centre (96a stone rad, stafford). for more information contact Brian Horne on 07891191481 or on facebooke, www.facebook.com/tantraflowyoga peter pal’s toddler group every tuesday and tHursday tuesdays, 10am-12pm and thursdays 1pm-3pm at stafford sports college, rising Brook. for more info call 01785 240641.

Bowls cluB every wednesday 7:30pm to 10pm at acton trussell, Bednall and teddesley Hay community centre. acton art society every wednesday 1:30pm to 3:30pm at acton trussell, Bednall and teddesley Hay community centre 01785 714469 or 01889 586289. learn how to draw and paint – just come along. some materials can be supplied. women’s institute every 3rd tHursday of tHe montH 7:45pm to 10pm at acton trussell, Bednall and teddesley Hay community centre 01785 712676. come along and join in.

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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 more info email: broctonplaygroup@tiscali.co.uk BerKswicH wi 1st wednesday of tHe montH 7.15.p.m at the village Hall,walton on the Hill. interesting speakers & activities.a thriving craft group who meet fortnightly. why not come along to one of our meetings and see if it is for you.visitors will be made very welcome. please ring secretary shirley Benn on 01785 603646 for more details or try the website www.berkswichwi.btck.co.uk. stafford folK dance cluB every tHursday 8pm-10.15pm at walton village Hall, stafford. we are a friendly club & always welcome new people. classes are run throughout July however are not on during august. come along! for further information call 01785 661076. snacK & cHat every friday 10am-11.30am at Holmcroft north end community centre, stafford. mums, dads, nans, grandads and carers welcome! come along & play, there is always an exciting range of activities for children 0-7 years. free refreshments. pilates & yoga classes witH mel every tHursday & friday thursdays, 10am-11am at walton village Hall (pilates class) and fridays, 6pm-7pm at Berkswich parish Hall. combined yoga and Pilates to improve core stability, flexibility and relieve aches/pains. a workout for the mind & body that incorporates relaxation and meditation techniques. for more info contact mel: 07968 755609 please bring your own mat. £4.00 per class. 16 & under £2.00.

May stafford BorougH walKing festival 3rd may - 11tH may a jam packed week of fabulous activities and walks. Join the superheroesin park, try nordic walking, take a peek behind the scenes at the

theatre or discover the history and architecture of stafford. take a gentle ramble across cannock chase or join one of the many nature walks from bug collecting or bat watching to the early dawn chorus.visit www.staffordhealth.co.uk for more information. teddy Bears nursery open day saturday 10tH may a new and amazing nursery located in the beautiful grounds of vernon lodge school for children aged between 2-5 years.visit our open morning between 10am-12:30pm on saturday 10th may. for more information call 01902 851719 or email mrs lesley smith at teddybearsstretton@gmail.com mayor’s marvellous fun day saturday 10tH may Join us for a day of fun from 10am-4pm in market square, stafford town centre. a free event helping to celebrate 400 years since the mayoral system was established. face painting, street theatre, shows, rides and much more. murder mystery evening saturday 17tH may starting at 7:30pm at acton trussell community centre.an evening of who dunnits and a meal - can you work out who the guilty one is? Bring your own drinks. tickets £10.00 per person. for details call 01785 713722. mini moo’s grand opening featuring iggle piggle saturday 24tH may iggle piggle will be giving out balloons and sweeties to children on 24th may to celebrate the grand opening of mini moo’s nursery and toy shop in stafford. visit our open day at 43 mill street, stafford, st16 2aJ. see page 51 for more details.

dates to rememBer in may 5tH may 2014 May day bank hOliday 26tH may 2014 spRing bank hOliday to submit an upcoming event for a future edition email, info@thestafforddirectory.co.uk

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no need to Book just turn uP! Stafford Borough has a number of free led health walks and extended health walks that take place each week and are aimed at people who currently take little or no exercise but want to improve their health, become more active or simply meet new people.You don’t need to book - just turn up on the day.

Monday

weekly | 10.00am | 45 - 60 minutes

little Haywood

Walks include the canal towpath and fields as well as quiet country lanes. Shorter walks are also available please call for details. meet call

Lamb and Flag pub, Main Road, Little Haywood, ST18 0TS Pat 07790 113 798

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rising Brook

Walks include quiet lanes and green spaces not far from this popular shopping centre. Call for dates.

call

Brook Café, Rising Brook Baptist Church, ST17 9LT Ian 01785 211 400

key

weekly | 10.55am | 45 - 90 minutes

stone

Offers a short and a longer walk each week. On alternate weeks walkers car share to different areas including Staffordshire Wildlife Trust sites and Local Nature Reserves.

call

Meir HeatH walk

These extended health walks will explore the wilderness of Cannock Chase and the surrounding areas.

Unfortunately no dogs allowed. Call for more details. meet call

Milford Common car park ST17 0UH Roy 07963 163 513 or Brian 07940 535 954

key

monthly | 2.00pm | 45 - 90 minutes

Lovely walks around the area of Meir Heath including lanes and green spaces on the last Friday of every month at 2pm. meet call

Westbridge Park dog walker’s car park (at the end of the driveway by the canal towpath) ST15 0BQ at 10.50am 01785 813 604

Rough Close common car park, common lane ST3 7PE (top car park) Gareth 07411 592 408

key

weekly | 11.45am | 10 minutes and weekly | 12.15pm | 30 - 45 minutes

wednesday walkout

Walk on Local Nature Reserves and traffic free areas within 5 minutes of Stafford town centre. We also offer a 10 minute walk. meet call

In front of the Shire Hall, Market Square, Stafford, ST16 2LD Chris 01785 619 555

sunday

monthly | 10.30 am | 60 - 90 minutes

Hixon walk and talk

Explore local countryside through fields, the Trent and Mersey canal towpath and occasional trips to areas such as local bluebell woods and Blithfield Reservoir.

Call for dates. meet

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Hixon Memorial Hall, Hixon ST17 0QF John 01785 662 160

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derrington HealtH walk

Walks follow the traffic-free Way for the Millennium, fields and woodland. meet call

St Matthew’s Church, Derrington, ST18 9LU Kim 07906 450 054

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tuesday

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friday

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wednesday

trentHaM Park walk

An extended health walk through historic parks and grounds which may include some rough ground and inclines. A one hour walk is also available. meet call key

The Harvester, Stone Road ST4 8AA Lorraine 07950 479 515

gnosall walk

A lively and well organised group lead a walk to discover the beautiful village of Gnosall. Short and long walks are offered but days and locations do vary. For meeting points and a full programme of walks please contact Gnosall surgery on 01785 822 220 or see the community section of Staffordshire Newsletter. key to SymBolS EASY MEDIUM DIFFICULT DOGS ALLOWED REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE PUSHCHAIR FRIENDLY WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY

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Stafford Players present “Quartet”

For the final production in their 70th Anniversary year, Stafford Players have chosen to present “Quartet” in the Malcolm Edwards Theatre at Stafford’s Gatehouse from Tuesday May 13th to Saturday May 17th.

Quartet was first performed at the Albery Theatre, London in 1999 and in 2012 was made in to a highly successful film starring Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins and Maggie Smith.

Both funny and poignant,the play is set in a home for retired opera singers where lifelong friends Wilfred and Reggie, together with former colleague Cecily, are living. Every year, on October 10th, the residents of the home stage a concert to celebrate Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday.

But when Jean, a former grande dame of the opera and Reggie’s ex-wife, arrives unexpectedly as a new resident at the home she

manages, thoroughly, to disrupt their equilibrium. Jean, still acting like a diva, refuses to sing in the concert. But the show must go on....

Performances begin at 7.30pm and tickets are £8.50 (£7.50 concessions) from the Gatehouse Box Office 01785 254653 or www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk.

The play does contain some mild swearing and mild adult themes. As our last production was a complete sell-out, you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

For up-to-date information and rehearsal photos why not check out our website www.staffordplayers.co.uk or follow us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/staffordplayers or on Twitter @staffplayers.

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The Stafford Sinfonia Darrell started his professional career playing violin with The Royal Opera House Orchestra. His move to Staffordshire saw him become involved in teaching within the County and at Keele University, writing violin tutors entitled ‘Stringing Along’ and running The Midland Classical Orchestra as well as the Sinfonia.

For over forty years the Stafford Sinfonia has been playing classical music for the people of Stafford. Having begun as an evening class at the Stafford site of the North Staffs. Polytechnic it grew and developed into the current orchestra of nearly 40 players, giving regular concerts of major works.

Its players come from all walks of life. Each Monday evening we meet and rehearse in St.Patrick’s School in Stafford and perform three or four concerts a year, usually in the comfortable surroundings of Rising Brook Baptist Church. The orchestra has also travelled abroad to perform in Stafford’s twin towns of Belfort in France and Dreieich in Germany.

The orchestra specialises in baroque and classical music but also occasionally offers a light music or Viennese programme. Although its complement is essentially that of a ‘Haydn/ Mozart’ orchestra (ie no trumpets or trombones) the Sinfonia has been known to venture into the romantic period for large scale works. On two or three occasions we have had the pleasure of welcoming Denise Leigh (joint winner of BBCs Operatunity) to sing with us.

Further information about the orchestra can be found on our website: www.staffordsinfonia.co.uk and you will find our concerts advertised in The Stafford Directory, in local libraries and shops and on the County Council Events Diary website. Information is also sent directly (by email or post) to some 140 people on our mailing list. Our next concert is on June 21st 2014 and this time will be in the Blessed William Howard Catholic High School near Stafford town centre. Perhaps you would come and join us?

Our current Musical Director, Darrell Wade, has been part of the orchestra since its inception, first as leader and after three years taking over from Alex Fawcett as Director of Music and Conductor.

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Mini Moo’s Mini Moo’s began life as a mobile business taking our wooden toys and rag dolls direct to parents and grandparents at playgroups. Since its conception it has grown rapidly expanding onto the internet with our online baby and toddler department store that can be found at www.minimoos.co.uk With the introduction of the website along came a whole new range of products, Mini Moo’s now stocks nursery furniture, baby care essentials, prams, wooden toys, baby carriers and more!

In 2014 we have chosen to expand yet again to meet the demand for our products and to give our customers another great outlet from which to shop.

We have chosen Stafford town centre for our very first shop! We call it a shop but we would really like to think of it as is a community venture. We will be supporting local business mums and hosting specialists making Mini Moos Stafford a truly interactive and community serving retailer. We will support business mums by stocking and showcasing products lovingly crafted by local mums running cottage industry style businesses; creating beautiful children’s clothes and handmade gifts. We

will also be hosting specialists such as a family portrait photographer, a pregnancy reflexologist and a personalised jewellery designer, the list goes on. The dates of attendance will be featured on our whats on board by the till.

Perhaps more exciting will be our Mummy Lounge, a room decorated and equipped especially for mums to take some time out to feed their little ones. We will provide free tea and coffee and in support of a nominated children’s charity we will feature a charity box should mums want to donate 20p for their drinks.

So please do come along and pay us a visit, we have some beautiful toys, nursery products and christening wear for you to take a peek at. For more information see our website or call 07795 907310.

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We are launching our brand new Nursery and toy shop in Stafford town centre!

We supply great affordable boutique products for your child from birth and up. We will also be hosting various local specialists in the maternity, post natal and child sector. Also supporting local crafting Mums showcasing their lovingly crafted products.

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business Feature

How to get paid on time, and still keep your customers happy Alison Bradford is a business coach, working with ambitious and driven small business owners, to help them grow their business and make more money, without putting in more and more time. You can find out more at alisonbradford.com or download your free checklist, ‘6 quick and ways to boost your profit’ at alisonbradford.com/boostprofit A recent survey suggested that one of the most stressful parts of running a small business is not being paid on time.

If you’re running a small business, you know how thrilling it is to have the work coming in and getting new customers, raising the invoices and already thinking the money’s there in your account.

But what happens when those invoices aren’t paid on time or, even worse, not paid at all.

You simply don’t have the leeway to absorb this.

So, if you spend each month crossing your fingers that your customers pay on time so that you’re able to pay your own outgoings, then it’s time to stop the wishful thinking, and instead follow these simple steps to make sure you get paid on time and still keep your customers happy.

1. Review your payment terms and agree upfront.

Do you have a defined period that you require payment within x number of days from the invoice date? If not, set one now to avoid any confusion with your clients and uncomfortable conversations further down the line.

If you do, review if it's the right one. Lots of people go for '30 days', especially working business to business. They assume this is the norm.

They also assume that payment should be made after completing any work.

Don't assume anything and define your own payment terms.

Maybe you need payment within 3 days of issuing an invoice. Maybe you also require payment in advance of completing any work.

With online banking, PayPal etc. it's never been easier for someone to make a payment, even a big

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organisation.

They may not want to pay quickly and in advance as they have their own cashflow to manage, but it doesn't mean they can't.

Ask for what you want and be upfront and clear about your payment terms in advance of starting work.

If you don't ask, you don't get!

2. Define your follow up process Once you've got clear about your payment terms, and your customers understand this, then you need to define your process to follow up any invoices that go overdue.

This really doesn't need to be heavy-handed in any way.

Map out how many days after the invoice is overdue that you want to follow up and how you will do this.

For example, at +3 days you may decide to send a quick note by email with a copy invoice, as a reminder.

At +10 days you may want to call them. This can be a general call to catch up, and then to check they got your copy invoice and ask them when they expect payment will be made.

Make a note of when they commit to make payment and if it isn't received then follow up again.

Tip: Have someone else make the phone calls for you, e.g. a virtual assistant or somebody who can say they are calling from your office and follow a script that you give them. This can make it less personal and help to maintain a good client relationship.

Don't forget to mix different ways of communicating and consider what will work best with the types of clients you work with e.g. email, phone, text, letter.

3. Know your limits!

Don't bury your head in the sand over outstanding payments.

If you think that a client has financial difficulties, then react quickly to recover your money before it becomes your financial difficulty too.

Also, if you have tried different approaches and still a client is not paying, then be prepared to escalate it.

Look at some of the debt recovery companies out there who will chase the payment up for you - usually either on a fixed fee or % recovered basis.

You may not get the full invoice amount back but something is better than nothing!

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useful numbers Emergency Services

Help Lines

Police station (Non-emergencys)

101

Samaritans (UK)

08457909090

National Gas Emergency

0800 111999

Samaritans (Stafford)

01785 243333

National Grid Electrical Emergency

0800 404090

Child Line

0800 1111

Severn Trent Water Emergency

0800 7834444

RSPCA

0300 1234555

Flood line

0845 9881188

Citizen’s Advice Bureau

08444 111 444

Jobseeker Direct

0800 100 900

NSPCC

0808 800 5000

Age UK

0800 169 6565

Rethink Mental Illness

0300 5000 927

Young Minds

0808 802 5544

Runaway Helpline

116 000

Alcoholics Anonymous

0845 769 7555

Victim Support

0845 30 30 900

FRANK

0800 77 66 00

Health/Medical Care Stafford General Hospital

01785 257731

North Staffordshire Hospital

01782 715444

Cannock Hospital

01543 572757

New Cross Hospital

01902 307999

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Rowley Hall Hospital

01785 223203

Rising Brook Surgery

01785 251134

Mill Bank Surgery

01785 258348

Wolverhampton Road Surgery

01785 258161

Crimestoppers Charity (Non-Emergency) 0800 555 111

Places of Worship

Councils South Staffordshire Council

01902 696000

Staffordshire County Council

0300 1118000

Stafford Borough Council

01785 619000

Village Halls/Libraries

St Anne’s Church, Weeping Cross

01785 661012

St Mary’s Church

01785 258511

The Parish of Berkswich

01785 251057

Stafford Baptist Church

01785 256714

Trinity Church, Stafford

01785 223327 01785 254331

Stafford Library

01785 278585

The Evangelical Church

Baswich Library

01785 663355

Rising Brook Baptist Church

01785 214750

Rising Brook Library

01785 242155

Berkswich Parish, Walton On The Hill

01785 253111

Holmcroft Library

01785 253 908

Walton Village Hall

0845 748 4950

Derrington Village Hall

01785 242175

Travel Travel Line

087120022 33

National Rail Enquiries

08457484950

National Express

08717 818178

Stafford Railway Station

0845 748 4950

Schools Walton High School

01785 356300

Stafford Grammar School

01785 249752

Weston Road High School

01785 356700

Rising Brook High School

01785 258383

King Edward VI High School

01785 258546

Sir Graham Balfour School

01785 223490

Stafford Grammar School

01785 249752

Weston Road Academy

01785 356700

Yarlet School

01785 286568

Chase Grammar School

01543 501800

St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School

01785 663128

Barnfields Primary School

01785 356356

Leasowes Primary School

01785 356365

Stafford College

01785 223800

Staffordshire Music Centre

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