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Contents Students at Wolgarston High School Fundraise
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Sudoku Puzzle
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Cloudy2Clear Windows
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Cannock & District Ladies Probus
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Crime and Calamity in Rugeley and Cannock
Design Tips - Home Office Interiors
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Brewood Woggle back for 5th Year
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What’s On
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Stafford Grammar School
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What’s On at your Local Library
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Quick Crossword
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Huntington Memorial Garden
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New Look Kitchens and Bathrooms
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Brewood Music Festival
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Rural Community to Help Tackle Crime
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Cannock Soropotimists Petition
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A Day out In Penkridge
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Kid’s Puzzle Page
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Beauty Tips - Smile Bright
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Wave of Success at Local Tae Kwon Do Club
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Sew Many Things - Now Open
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Penkridge & District Round Table Fun Run
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Tasty, Fresh Food at Prepped
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The WI of Cannok
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Recipe of The Month
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Useful Numbers
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Penkridge Middle School Ball Boys
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The Story of EJN Care Solutions
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Brewood Singers
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Bagshaws Penkridge Expansion
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Making a Difference S T U D E N T S AT W O LG A R S TO N H I G H S C H O O L F U N D R A I S E F O R S U P P O RT O U R PA R A S
On Friday 27th May Sophie Moseley (Year 13 student) organised and ran a bake sale to raise money for Support Our Paras. Fellow students Chloe Locke, Michael Craney and Hannah Walker (all Year 13) helped to sell cakes in our Library at lunch and break time. Sophie and her team managed to raise £171 for the charity. “I think it is important that as students we are all able to make a positive difference to others,” said Sophie, “I am so thankful for everyone’s help and support during this event.”
David Errington (Year 12 student), “I was also impressed with the selection of cakes that were on sale too.” “The £171 pound raised today will go to help fund mobility equipment, sports equipment for wounded Regimental teams, memorials for those soldiers who have served as well as important courses to help soldiers transition into civilian life.”
Support Our Paras is a charity that supports The Parachute Regiment through the welfare of serving soldiers, their families and those who have been affected by recent military operations. “For the past two years Sophie, Hannah, Chloe and Mikey have been organising these bake sales to raise money for this really worthwhile charity,” said Miss Sarah Roberts (Learning Resources Centre Administrator), “It is brilliant to see students taking positive action to help make a difference to others.” “I think it is great to see fellow sixth formers being able to organise events like this,” said
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CRIME AND CALAMITY IN OLD RUGELEY AND CANNOCK Local history writer
railways, roads and canals as well as mishaps
just published a book
discover remarkable happenings which took
Paul Robinson has
in the workplace and at home. The reader will
about Cannock and
place at some of the best known places in the
Rugeley
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during the nineteenth century. ‘Crime and
real people, from the highest positions in society to the very lowest. The author recounts
Calamity in Old Rugeley
fascinating stories about fires, floods, crashes
140 pages, filled
pacts, and all manner of crime from petty theft to
and Cannock’ has over
and explosions, tales of cruelty and suicide
with stories about
murder. Amongst the pages, you’ll meet
newsworthy events from the era, including
brazen fraudsters, fighting vicars, heroic firemen,
similar format to the author’s other books about
bridegroom!
towns.
The book is available at Penkridge Hardware, the
Separate chapters cover accidents on the
Hednesford and on-line at lulu.com.
accidents and all manner of crime. It follows a
Penkridge, Brewood and various Black Country
rabid dogs, a local wizard and a naked
Museum of Cannock Chase at
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BREWOOD 10KM IS BACK FOR A 5TH SUCCESSIVE YEAR! The month of September is the month when runners get back into serious training and competition mode after their summer break: so, what better than to enter the Brewood 10km race?
Now in its fifth year, it has been transformed from a fun run attracting around 50 runners from the local community to a fully marshalled, timed and measured race with over 200 participants. This doesn’t mean that the race has lost its family feel and atmosphere, there are still homemade cakes at the end for the hungry runners and great support from locals on the route. The route takes you through the beautiful countryside around Chillington Hall before weaving towards the village centre via the killer Dean Street hill. The race attracts serious runners and newcomers alike as the route is mainly flat and fast and the finish attracts a carnival type atmosphere with runners finishing to applause by onlookers in the village square. 10
However there is a serious side to the run as it forms part of the Brewood Scout’s fundraising campaign to build a new Scout Hut. The old hut has been earmarked for demolition and is lacking in modern facilities. The Brewood 10km together with its sister event – The Brewood Cycle Challenge have now become established events on the fundraising calendar. Event organiser – Beccy Jones-Reading, herself a London Marathon Runner commented: “The success of the Brewood 10km has been a major contributor to our fundraising calendar and we are very pleased with the growth in runner numbers each year. We are very thankful that we have some fantastic volunteers who tirelessly work to make the event run as smoothly as possible”. The run takes place on Sunday 23rd September, starting from St Dominic’s Grammar School in Brewood. There are children’s races at 9am for under 8’s and under 12’s with the main event starting at 10am. Entries are open via Run Britain: contact www.brewoodwoggle.com or our Facebook page for more information. We are also looking for marshals, if you can help, please let us know.
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Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you can ever make. Stafford Grammar School and Stafford Prep School offer an exceptional education and an outstanding level of pastoral care for 4 - 18 year olds. We believe that happy children succeed and so we provide the encouragement and support for every child to fulfil his or her potential. Academic excellence is only one part of the Stafford Grammar School success story. Our students excel in sport, music, drama and a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs and societies. We believe in encouraging participation and excellence in all areas, in and outside the classroom. We offer a wide variety of sports and our teams have an enviable record of success, winning local, county, regional and national competitions. Students regularly secure places in county teams. Our pupils are continually inspired to excel in sport by others who have gone on to achieve sporting success at national level in sports as diverse as swimming, football, rugby, cricket, athletics, archery and ice hockey.
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For young people who enjoy the performing arts, Stafford Grammar School is the place to be. With the opportunity to join choirs, vocal groups, Concert Band, Big Band, Orchestra and other ensembles, there really is something for everyone. Drama continues to thrive and our school musicals are performed to sell-out audiences. Over the last few years, musical theatre productions of Les Miserables, Fame, Little Shop of Horrors and Sister Act have been produced to an exceptional standard and received acclaim in the local press. With such a lively variety of activities, it is easy to see why Stafford Grammar School and Stafford Prep School are such vibrant communities. Based upon the values of hard work, kindness and respect, we strive to provide an enriching education that will inspire our pupils and enable them to make the most of every opportunity in their lives beyond school. We look forward to welcoming you to Stafford Grammar School and Stafford Preparatory School. Places now available in most Year groups. To find out more about our school, visit www.staffordgrammar.co.uk or call us on 01785 249752. With so much going on, you can follow @StaffordGrammar on Twitter or Facebook to read the latest information.
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RURAL COMMUNITY CALLED UPON TO HELP TACKLE CRIME Staffordshire’s rural community is being urged to make its voice heard, by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office. Sue Arnold, Staffordshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, is calling on businesses and residents to speak out by completing the 2018 National Rural Crime Survey. The most recent survey, from three years ago, revealed the cost of crime to rural communities – both financial, at £800m per year, and fear, with ‘under-reporting, anger and frustration’ at the police and Government. The National Rural Crime Network produced a series of recommendations and police took steps to improve matters. So, now, we want to know what has changed? Do you think rural crime has gone up or down in Staffordshire? Do you feel safer? What’s your view of the police in your community? We want to know the true picture of crime in rural communities across the county. Questions cover a range of issues from whether you report crimes, to the impact crime has on you and your area, and whether you believe enough is done to catch those who carry out the offences. It’s all about making sure the voice of rural communities is heard by those who can make a difference from the Police to Government. The survey is now available at nationalruralcrimenetwork.net and is open for submissions until 10 June. Mrs Arnold, who is the representative for Staffordshire on the NRCN, is calling upon residents to spare a minute by completing the survey. The DPCC said: ‘Staffordshire has vast areas of rural and agricultural land. ‘We are compiling this national survey to give us a national picture but also how we can devolve local, county strategies towards this issue. I live and work in the rural community and have done for the last 18 years so I am well aware of the unique challenges that face our communities on a daily basis. I would therefore urge you to spare a few minutes to fill out this survey. It will provide a clear picture of what has improved, what challenges remain and what more can be done to support isolated parts of the county.’ One focus is whether rural crime continues to be underreported. Three years ago, one in four said they didn’t report the last crime they’d been a victim of because they didn’t see the point.
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Your Local Area A D AY O U T I N P E N K R I D G E Everything you need to make this summer amazing is right on your doorstep. So, before you go anywhere else make sure that you pay a visit to Penkridge today.
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If getting fit is your goal this summer then head to your local leisure centre and start your journey towards looking great and feeling amazing.
If you don’t fancy cooking though, why not try out one of Penkridge’s top takeaways, restaurants or cafes? Whether it’s a special meal with friends or a lazy dinner for two, there’s something that’ll appeal to everyone thanks to the choice of eateries in the village. Choose from great pub restaurants, cafes, a deli specialising in healthy foods and of course, Chinese, Indian and traditional takeaways.
Local Events
Find out what local events are taking place in June. See pages 50 and 51. Of course when you’ve achieved your bikini-body - or your summer holiday is fast approaching – there’s no better time to book in at the local beauty salon and treat yourself to some serious pampering. With a professional spray tan and a pedicure you’ll be looking beach-ready in no time. The summer is all about socialising and you’ll find all of those barbecue essentials in the village. So, whether you’re looking for quality meats or a great range of drinks, it’s easy to make your get-together perfect. 20
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Of course fabulous food isn’t all that Penkridge has to offer, so why not make a day of it and turn your visit to the village into a great day out?
With a wealth of shops and businesses thriving in the village, there really is everything you need for your home and family right on your doorstep.
With plenty of history to explore, an impressive market to visit and a fantastic vintage-inspired afternoon tea canal cruise, you’ll find lots to keep you entertained all day. There’s also a variety of special events planned for the summer too, like the ever-popular Round Table Fun Run, craft workshops, library events and antique fairs. If you prefer a quiet afternoon though, you could always head to the local library to pick up a good book or maybe pay a visit to the salon to relax and unwind.
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A bright white smile is associated with youth and vitality because as we age, our teeth start to discolour naturally. Whilst good dental health is an essential basis for your youthful smile, many external factors can make otherwise good teeth look unhealthy. So how can you address this? The first step is to avoid the things that cause your teeth to yellow in the first place. Smoking, coffee (particularly black coffee), tea, red wine, cola drinks and curry will all cause discolouring. If you do indulge, brush your teeth as soon as practical afterwards. For red wine or cola using a straw will minimise the effects as this delivers the liquid into your mouth without touching your teeth. Crunchy, raw foods such as carrots, celery and apples are natural cleaners. They encourage your mouth to
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New premises NOW OPEN Sew Many Things is a sewing & haberdashery shop, situated on the main A449 road in the heart of Penkridge. We specialise in dressmaking, high quality ladies and gents tailoring alterations and also offer a drycleaning service.
We have just moved to our new larger premises to allow for our continued growth! Having doubled our retail space, this has allowed us to expand our range of haberdashery and have a new workroom with additional new machinery to help us to be more efficient and take on extra work. We also have new team members who will be bringing new and exciting skills to our team. We are now running classes, courses and Saturday workshops in, Patchwork & Quilting, Sewing skills (all levels catered for), Dressmaking Soft furnishings, Needle felting & Wet felting and Knitting & Crochet. Further details available on our website www.sewmanythings.co.uk or call us on 01785 714145. We provide our customers with everything they
need for their sewing and craft projects. We are STYLECRAFT, SIMPLICITY & NEWLOOK pattern stockists, and we also sell a wide range of 100% cotton fat quarter squares, fabrics by the metre, felts, buttons, wadding, craft kits and haberdashery, Robin and Stylecraft wool. We have an excellent reputation for our tailoring alterations service, with prices starting at just £10 for jeans shortening. We alter evening wear, prom dresses & wedding dresses, with the average price for shortening a prom or bridesmaids dress being around £25. All formal wear is priced upon enquiry. We are open six days every week, 9am-3pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and 9am-5pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with later appointments on request. Please call to discuss any special requirements which we’re sure we could help you with. Visit our new shop at Sew Many Things, Stone Cross, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5AR. Follow us on Facebook for the latest news & updates!
Specialists in Dressmaking and Tailoring Alterations Now running classes, courses and Saturday workshops in the following crafts: • Patchwork & Quilting Sewing skills (all levels catered for)
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1 tbsp olive oil 1 small red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped 225g (8oz) raw, peeled tiger prawns 8 sundried tomatoes in oil, sliced, plus 3-4 tbsp of the marinating oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Few fresh basil leaves
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PENKRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL I N T E R N AT I O N A L B A L L B OY S pitch as the players lined up and undertook their roles as ball boys in a tightly contested 0-0 draw between the teams. Due to the relatively small crowd there lots of opportunities for the boys to go into the stands to retrieve the stray balls and keep the game moving. After the game the children had the opportunity to meet some of the players and received a commemorative Tee shirt and wristband from UEFA.. Twelve pupils from Penkridge Middle School along with two friends from Cannock Chase High School have enjoyed the thrill of being international ball boys and flag bearers this week as they have undertaken duties for a two UEFA Under 17s qualifiers held at Walsall’s Banks’s Stadium. The children were invited to undertake these roles by Walsall FC head of community Adam Davy who said that it was due to the fact the same children had done a similar job for Walsall in the best and always been extremely reliable and well behaved. Friday’s match was played between Portugal and Norway and the children were treated as an integral part of the staff from the moment they arrived, being briefed by a member of the Football Association and were guided throughout. Prior to the match they held the official flags on the
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The Story of EJN Care Solutions - ‘The Farm’
Caring for other people is in Emma’s blood. Coming from a family of nurses, teachers and other healthcare professionals she was fascinated by illness from an early age - so much so she asked for a box of plasters for Christmas one year.
Before Emma became a nurse in 1994 she was a care assistant working with children and adults with learning disabilities and difficulties in the community and their own homes. Emma felt in awe of how parents coped with very little being offered in the community. After working in various areas of the NHS as a nurse, Emma decided she needed a new challenge and came full circle to work as a Physical Health Lead for adults with mental health and learning disabilities. After her health deteriorated Emma decided to improve her work life balance, taking on a new business offering bespoke day care to adults with learning disabilities and difficulties. Emma completed the sale of ‘The Farm’ on May 1st, her birthday and what a birthday present it is. At The Farm we have 3 amazing staff and one bank staff member who all have experience of caring for
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BREWOOD SINGERS Last year they raised £825 for Parkinson’s UK and earlier this year helped the MS Therapy Centre in Wolverhampton raise over £500. At their major concerts this year they are raising funds for ‘Assistance Dogs UK’ from the proceeds of raffles that they hold at their Summer & Christmas concerts in Brewood with the prizes being mostly donated by members of the singers. The fund raising begins with their Summer concert which is on 16th June at St Mary & St Chad Church, Brewood at 7.30pm and their guests are Championship Section Jackfield Brass Band.
Brewood Singers are based in Brewood and sing to audiences for pleasure and as their hobby, all over South Staffordshire & beyond. Their members are taken from Brewood, Penkridge & other villages in the area as well as a few members from further afield.
Tickets are £10 & are available from the secretary 07900693754 or online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ thebrewoodsingers
The Singers also like to use their singing to raise money for good causes.
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BAGSHAWS PENKRIDGE E S TAT E A G E N T E X PA N S I O N Bagshaws LLP, based at Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, are delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Smith to their Estate Agency team.
Victoria joins Bagshaws following her previous role working with a firm of Estate agencies around Wolverhampton. She is passionate about Real Estate, meeting clients and giving them the benefit of her extensive local knowledge and property expertise. “I really enjoy meeting new people and helping them find their dream home. I get a great deal of satisfaction from knowing that we’ve helped and that our advice is always in their best interest”. Victoria resides in Lichfield and is very excited about having the opportunity to be involved in
a wider range of property sales across South Staffordshire. Following their successful move to Penkridge with the acquisition of South & Stubbs back in 2016, and the merging of Heather Stern Estate Agents in 2017, Bagshaws LLP have continued to develop their Penkridge Office and increase the range of property related services available. Christine Baggott, Partner at Bagshaws Penkridge said ‘We are delighted that Victoria has joined the team and we look forward to introducing her to our clients over the coming months. As the only independent Estate Agents in Penkridge, we pride ourselves on our commitment to dedicated, personal service and the appointment of Victoria ensures that as we expand that this commitment remains paramount.’’. For more information about Bagshaws, the range of properties we currently have for sale and how we could assist you with your next property move, please visit www.bagshaws.com or contact us on 01785 716600.
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Cannock and District Ladies Probus Cannock and District Ladies Probus Chairman Sheila Burrows welcomed 115 members, friends, and guests from other local Probus Clubs to the Annual Lunch at Chase Golf Club.
This fantastic turn out was mainly due to the draw of our speaker, Lesley Smith. Lesley is a medical historian and Curator of Tutbury Castle. She is also an acclaimed television performer who gives historically accurate and entertaining portrayals of famous women. Today she arrived in medieval costume as Katherine Swynford, born in 1350, who became the mistress of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Lesley kept us enthralled, weaving her tale of how Katherine enchanted John with her flowing blonde hair; and bore John three children outside wedlock. Following their eventual marriage, the children were legitimised. This was a true love story spanning 30 years; and their union has produced descendants to our own Queen Elizabeth II, many European Monarchs, and five American Presidents. 47
The vote of thanks was given by Immediate Past Chairman Pam Clarke. Chairman Sheila thanked Barbara Bowman who had done such a wonderful job in organising the event, and the staff of The Chase Golf Club for a delicious meal. The next meeting is on June 7th when the speaker will be Margaret Clarke with the intriguing title of “Are You Avril?�. Meetings are held at The Chase Golf and Country Club on the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon. Guests and prospective new members are welcome. For further information contact membership secretary 07801 370935 and www.probusonline.org
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What’s On... PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB
PENKRIDGE WOMEN’S WI
EVERY 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH
EVERY 1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
EVERY 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall,
7:30pm start at the Methodist Church Hall,
Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at
Penkridge. Professional NAFAS
Penkridge. New members and visitors
Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay
Demonstrators doing 5 floral
welcome. For more information contact
Community Centre 01785 715640. Learn
arrangements. Sales Table & Raffle. Light
Sandra on 01785 712468.
more about growing your favourite plants.
and Visitors very welcome. Call Margaret,
WHIST DRIVE
WHEATON ASTON FOLK
01785 712113 or Marie, 01785 715445.
EVERY MONDAY (NO BANK HOLIDAYS)
DANCE CLUB
1:30pm-4pm at Codsall Village Hall.For
4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
PENKRIDGE CARERS CAFÉ
more info ring Barbara on 01785 840498
American Contra & traditional square
LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
or 07971 310463.
dancing. From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton
GARDENING CLUB
Refreshments. Entrance £5. New Members
10:30am–12:30pm at the Haling Dene
Aston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For further
Centre, Penkridge. Carers who are
PENKRIDGE ST JOHN AMBULANCE
information contact Mike Whiting on
supporting someone living with any long
ALL GROUPS MEET ON MONDAYS
01952 812601.
term illness or condition are most welcome
Badgers - 7 to 10 year olds
to join CASS at our support group to gain
Cadets - 10 to 18 year olds
information and advice on an array of
Adults 18+
EVERY TUESDAY
caring topics. Carers and their cared for can
For more information about joining phone
9:30am-11:30am at Dunston Pre-School
also enjoy entertainment, craft and fun
Pet Hughes on 01785714843 or email
Playgroup, Dunston. £2 per week. Including
activities during the café. Please call 01785
sja.org.uk with subject volunteering.
a drink and snack for both parent and
222365 for more details.
STAY AND PLAY
child. Plenty of toys for children. Everyone PENKRIDGE WIDOWS CLUB
welcome, mums, dads, grand parents or
CASS CARERS CAFÉ
EVERY OTHER MONDAY
childminders. For info call 07870 467360.
LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH
at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge.
(EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS)
Speakers, holidays, day trips, lunches,
10:30am–1pm at The Haling Dene Centre.
summer teas and various other events
EVERY TUESDAY
Carers are encouraged to come and
throughout the year. Come and join us!
10am at Penkridge Methodist Church.
socialise with others in a similar situation,
For more details contact Mrs V Jackson on
Come and join us to sing, dance, play, learn
enjoy entertainment and engage in
01785 840256.
and moove! Book online at
information and advice sessions. Please
MOO MUSIC
www.moo-music.co.uk/stafford. For more
CASS The Carers Association on call
AIR CADETS 2415 PENKRIDGE
01785 222365 for more information.
SQUADRON
PENKRIDGE SCOUT GROUP
7:30pm-9:30pm at Grange Road HQ.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
AT SCOUT HUT, GOOD STATION LANE
12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For
Carer, Baby & Toddler Group.
BEAVERS
more info contact 07397 013407 or email,
10am-11:30am at Penkridge Scout Hut.
Mondays 6pm–7:15pm. (For boys and girls
2415@aircadets.org
A variety of activities, occasionally joining
EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY
details call Hannah on 07527 723948.
PENKRIDGE RAINBOW CLUB
with different toddler groups. £2 per
- ages 5 3/4 yrs–8 yrs). Tel: 07816 758258 / Sally Turner or email
PINFOLD PINK
family. Find us on facebook, Penkridge
beavers@penkridgescouts.org.uk
EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Rainbow Group.
CUBS
From 4.30pm at Penkridge Fire Station.
Thursdays 7:15pm–8:45pm. (For boys and
Breast Cancer Support. For further details
girls - ages 8 yrs-10 1/2 yrs). Tel: 07506
contact Jan on 01785 711124.
PENKRIDGE PARKINSONS UK SUPPORT GROUP 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
768892 / Tricia Adams or email mowhawkcubs@penkridgescouts.org.uk
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
10:30am-12:30pm. at The Haling Dene
SCOUTS
1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Centre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4th
Tuesdays 7:15pm–9pm. (For boys and
Penkridge & Acton Trussell Photographic
wednesday of the month with the
girls - ages 10 1/2 yrs-14 yrs). Tel: 07704
Society. Evening meetings 8pm to 10pm
exception of August and December.
896060 / Lorna Smith or email
at Acton Trussell, Bednall & Teddesley Hay
Refreshments provided. Come along
scouts@penkridgescouts.org.uk
Community Centre 01785 713839. Learn
and meet us.
how to master you digital cameras and take great photos.
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ACTON ART SOCIETY
BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB
EVERY WEDNESDAY
BREWOOD SINGERS
EVERY FRIDAY
1:30pm to 3:30pm at Acton Trussell,
EVERY THURSDAY
8.30pm in the upstairs room at The
Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community
8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall.
Bradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, near
Centre 01785 714469 or 01889 586289.
Popular, forward looking, mixed choral
Wheaton Aston. A mix of Performer’s
Learn how to draw and paint – just come
group. For details on joining or bookings
Nights and Guest Nights. See the website:
along. Some materials can be supplied.
call Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.
www.bradfordarmsfolkclub.co.uk for more
CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT
CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT
EVERY WEDNESDAY
EVERY THURSDAY
11am-12noon at Acton Trussell
For over 50’s. 10am - 11am at the
Community Centre. Come along and join in
Methodist Church, Penkridge. £2.00 per
EVERY FRIDAY
the fun with South Staffordshire AGE UK.
session. Help loosen your joints, to keep
Anyone interested should turn up between
£2 per session. First session free of charge.
you active, healthy and feeling good. First
1pm and 1:15pm at the Haling Dene
lesson FREE. For more information contact
Centre Room 16 (opposite main door). Pace
Susan on 01785 788472.
2000 continues to provide a good
details contact Linda Del-Manso 07870
NEW COMPANIONS CLUB EVERY WEDNESDAY
281533. All welcome.
PACE 2000
Friday afternoon for the over 50’s.
1:30pm-3:30pm. at Church Hall,
CANNOCK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Including 45 mins of exercise and a 45 min
Penkridge. Run by volunteers from local
EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
talk/demonstration followed by 30 mins
churches. Open to any age group. We
10.30am at St. Luke’s Church Hall,
refreshments and chat. We are a very
offer tea/coffee/cakes (no charge), cards,
Cannock. Meetings will usually include a
friendly group and welcome men and
dominoes, jigsaws, rummikub and the
speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides
women to our organisation from all the
occasional
educational opportunities, and the chance
local areas.
musical or bingo afternoon. All welcome.
to try and develop new skills and crafts.
For more details, call Liz on 07779
A link with Staffordshire Federation
SOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERS
405321.
provides further activities like craft fairs
SOUTH STAFFS BRANCH
and quizzes. Guests and prospective new
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
PENKRIDGE MARKET
members are always welcome. For further
2:30pm-5pm at Penkridge Methodist
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
information contact The President on
Church Hall. New members and visitors
at Penkridge Market Site, Pinfold Lane.
01543 271617 or
welcome. For information contact Alyson
Open 9am-3pm. Auction of plants, eggs &
www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire
Lewin on 01785 716957 or
live poultry every Wednesday at 11:30am. Free car park. For more information call
alysonlewin712@btinternet.com
PENKRIDGE CIVIC SOCIETY MIDLANDS CHORALE
01785 714221 or see
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
www.penkridgemarket.co.uk
The Society meets on the third Thursday of
DESIGNATED SATURDAYS
each month except August and December
10am-1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood.
CANNOCK AND DISTRICT LADIES
at the Old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge
is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18
PROBUS CLUB
(Penkridge Heritage Centre). Always an
rehearsal per year. The Chorale has a
EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
interesting mix of speakers and events.
scheme to PAY 15-21 year old students to
12pm at The Chase Golf and Country Club,
Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee for
come and sing with us. New members
(ST19 5RN). The Cannock and District
visitors is £2.
welcome - for details see
Ladies Probus Club are retired professional
www.midlandschorale.co.uk or ring
or business ladies who meet each month
YOUTH CLUB
for lunch, and fellowship, with speakers on
EVERY THURSDAY
interesting topics. In addition there are
6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.
opportunities to take part in other
9-13 year olds welcome. Activities include
EVERY SATURDAY EVENING
activities, crafts, games, trips and holidays.
computer nights, quizzes, film evenings,
7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, Tildesley Close,
New members welcome. For more info call
arts and crafts.
Penkridge. New members welcome.
Gren on 01902 850175.
WHIST DRIVE
Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.
membership secretary 01543 505107 and www.probusonline.org
YOGA CLASSES
YOGA CLASSES
7:30pm-9pm at St Paul’s School, Coven.
EVERY 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
EVERY THURSDAY
Learn postures and sequences based on
9am-3pm every 3rd Saturday of the month
7:30pm-8:45pm at Monckton Recreation
age old principles of Yoga. £23 for 4 weeks.
at Penkridge Market in conjunction with
Centre, Penkridge. Hatha Yoga taught in the
For more info call 01785 275607 or 01785
the weekly stall market. Located in the
IYENGAR tradition. The development of
275439.
Market Hall, all stalls are undercover and
FINE FOOD & CRAFT MARKET
EVERY THURSDAY
strength, flexibility and stability is gained.
offer a wide range of artisan foods and
Contact Karen for more details on 07939
interesting crafts.
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What’s on at Your Local Library in June What’s on at Your Brewood Community Managed Library May 2018 Unless specified there is no need to book the activities listed. All activities are for adults unless the activity specifies it is for children. Tel: 01902 850087.
STORYTIME Suitable for pre-school children. Free. Tuesdays. Every week, term-time only. 2.15-2.45pm
Please contact Brewood Community Library on 01902 850087 for further information or to book a place. This walk is offered in partnership with South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
READING GROUP
JUNE OPENING HOURS AT BREWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Read and talk about books. Books supplied by the Library. Free. First Thursday in month – 7 th June 3.15-4.15pm
Weekly: Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays 9.30am1pm
COME AND MEET BEACON CENTRE FOR THE BLIND
MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION SESSIONS
We have invited Beacon Centre to promote their services for the blind and partially sighted and we will be hosting The Beacon Bus at Codsall, Penkridge, Perton and Wombourne every month.
£5 minimum donation. Booking required, please contact the Library on 01902 850087. Every Thursday 11-12noon
Penkridge Library – Wednesday 13th June - 10:3013:00 (and then 2nd Wednesday of every month)
MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION SESSIONS £5 minimum donation. Booking required, please contact the Library on 01902 850087. Every Thursday 11am-12pm.
Contact Your Library through the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000.
‘BREWOOD WALK AND TALK’ Free. A great way to get more exercise and improve your health. Part of the Health Watch Walk Scheme. For all ages. Please arrive 15 minutes early if it is your first walk. Car Parking at Library, meet outside the Library. Every Friday 10am.
JOIN FORCES WITH THE MISCHEIF MAKERS AT YOUR LIBRARY THIS SUMMER!
BREWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY CIRCULAR WALK This walk of around 10 miles sets out from Brewood Community Library on Tuesday 5th June. Join Library staff and volunteers and discover the countryside on your doorstep and meet new people. Tuesday 5 th June 10:00am departure (please arrive for 9:45am) £2 per person (book early as places are limited) Bring a packed lunch and wear sensible footwear and clothing for the weather conditions. Sorry no dogs. If the weather is especially poor the walk may be rescheduled. There will be plenty of Library stock
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available to borrow for those interested in other walks in Staffordshire and beyond and those interested in a healthy lifestyle.
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays and is a fun way to encourage your children to keep reading during the holidays. You can sign up your children at your local library, then read six library books of your choice over the summer, collecting stickers for a collectors wallet and picking up other fantastic rewards along the way – all FREE. Launches Saturday 14th July. Contact Your Library for more details or pop along on 14 th July or visit https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ for more information and lots of online things for your kids to do. Look out for lots of great events and activities at Staffordshire Libraries over the summer! Ask at Your Library or visit Staffordshire Libraries Facebook or @ StaffsLibraries Twitter for regular updates. You can also telephone Your Library via the Contact Centre on 0300 111 8000.
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MITTON MANOR GARDENS
12 JULY 2018 10.30AM - 2.30PM
JOIN US FOR
PERENNIAL CHARITY DAY
AFTERNOON TEA
£55 per person includes a two course lunch and a talk from Elizabeth Gooch Please book tickets on our website
Enjoy Tea, Coffee, Cakes or a Champagne Afternoon Tea whilst listening to live music!
N G S O P E N DAY
June 24th 2018 11.30am - 4.30pm Mitton Manor is a 7-acre country garden that was started in 2001 and has been developed from an overgrown wilderness. The garden surrounds a Victorian manor house and contains a range of different styles; formal box and topiary, prairie planting and natural woodland bordered by a stream. Stunning water features and sculptures just add to the magic. General Admission: £5. No charge for children under 12 (Additional charges apply for special events)
Check out our website for additional open days and more information SEE US ON:
www.mittonmanor.co.uk
EMAIL: info@mittonmanor.co.uk
Mitton, Near Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5QW Location: ST19 5QW (2 miles west of Penkridge) At the Texaco island on the A449 in Penkridge turn west into Bungham Lane. Turn right at the end of Bungham Lane and then immediately left. Keep right at the fork after the single file bridge. The house is 1½ miles from the bridge on the right. Car park in field before house
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Dispelling myths about contact lenses, once and for all! Carolyn Parker Optometrists has been providing eye health solutions to the Penkridge community for over 19 years. Over the years, we have heard many strange myths and misconceptions that have prevented people from wearing contact lenses and making the right choice about their eyewear to suit their individual needs. It’s time to take these head on and shed some light on the truth! “I can’t wear contact lenses!” This isn’t true! Thanks to advances in technology you can now purchase contacts for a whole range of different requirements, whether you need bifocal, varifocal or more!
“Contact lenses are too expensive!” Not at all! At Carolyn Parker Optometrists, we offer a range of contact lens packages at affordable prices to fit all budgets. Contact lenses can be a great, economical option for those worried about the risk of breaking and having to replace glasses. Don’t let bad advice or strange old wives tales prevent you from choosing the right eye solution for your lifestyle! Head into Carolyn Parker Optometrists today or call 01785 713861 to see how they can help you!
“They’re tricky to use” They’re simpler than you might think! There’s always going to be period of adjustment for when you first begin to use them, but you’ll get the hang of it in no time.
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Huntington Memorial Garden Huntington Parish Council plans to raise funds within the local community to create a memorial garden exlusively for former Littleton Colliery Miners and for Huntington’s fallen war heroes.
Huntington Parish Council have expressed wishes to work with the local community to raise funds in order to move an old mining wheel back to the original pit site 25 years after the Littleton Colliery closed. The Parish Council plan to create a memorial garden around the re-sited mining wheel, exclusively for former Littleton Colliery Miners and Huntington’s fallen war heroes, so that residents can remember their loved ones in a place where they lived and worked. Names of miners and war heroes will be immortalised and etched into individual bricks forming the foundations of a fantastic memorial monument. To keep the history and heritage of the former Littleton Colliery alive information boards will be erected informing visitors about Huntington’s history. The project is being spearheaded by Huntington Parish Council who have provided many amenities for the local area including a beautiful community leisure park on the site of a former pit mount, and play park on Littleton Green. Now the Parish Council want to go that extra mile and create a space where local residents can sit and remember their loved ones, knowing their legacy will be remembered for years to come. The size and weight of the wheel means it will be
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a massive undertaking to move it from it’s current site, on the Littleton Leisure Park, to it’s new home on the Littleton Green in Huntington. The project is expected to cost in excess of £100k, with Huntington Parish Council already having donated a massive £20k towards this great cause. To raise funds for the project former Littleton miners, or their families on their behalf will be able to purchase a brick that will have their name engraved on it. Each engraved brick will cost just £30 so if you know of anyone who has worked down Littleton Colliery and would like to have their names displayed please spread the word! The local heroes who lost their lives in both World Wars and down the Littleton Colliery will have their names engraved for free as a thank you from all of us in Huntington. The project will rely heavily on donations from businesses, grants and local residents who can purchase enamel badges, engraved bricks, benches and remembrance trees giving the whole project a community feel. To apply for bricks application forms will be available from the Huntington Coop Shop or The Littleton Arms. The deadline for the return of application forms is Saturday 30th June 2018. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/ huntingtonmemorialgarden to make a donation and show your support for this fantastic memorial.
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C A N N O C K S O RO P T I M I S T S P E T I T I O N TO E N D P E R I O D P OV E RT Y Cannock Soroptimists have become aware of a growing problem in this country - families who cannot afford to buy sanitary wear needed each month. A survey found that more than 137,700 girls have missed school in the last year because they couldn’t afford sanitary products. everyone who reads this, if they agree that the issue needs to be addressed, to please sign the petition and then to send it on to all of their family, friends and colleagues asking them to sign. That in itself will raise the issue throughout the country.
Six per cent of parents admit they have been so desperate to equip their daughters with sanitary protection they have resorted to stealing on the occasions they couldn’t afford to buy them, whilst more than a fifth of parents said they had gone without something themselves so they had enough money to meet their daughter’s needs. Women’s Aid is aware of the issue as are food banks throughout the country. Many food banks distribute sanitary products and there are some specialist distribution centres already set up. Cannock Soroptimists made an initial collection of products to give to Staffordshire Women’s Aid to be donated to women in the Cannock area who use their outreach services and are unable to afford the monthly protection they need. Soroptimists are looking into ways of setting up collection and distribution on a more regular basis. Obviously this needs more help than a local collection can provide and so SI Cannock and District has set up a petition on the Government Petitions page. 10,000 signatures will elicit a response from Government, 100,000 will bring a debate in Parliament. Cannock Soroptimists ask 65
The petition can be accessed on either the Government petition site or on the petitions page of the SIGBI site: www.sigbi.org. The formal wording of the petition is as follows: Cannock & District Soroptimists are asking the government to provide free sanitary products to young women receiving free school meals. Recent media reports have highlighted issues relating to what is being described as period poverty. 137,700 UK girls miss school each year in addition to putting their health at risk trying to manage without these essential items. Cannock Soroptimists believe funding is needed to end period poverty. Please sign and share our petition. Petition: Provide free sanitary products to young women receiving free school meals Cannock Soroptimist activities can be followed on their website: www.sigbi.org/ cannock-and-district, on their facebook page: www.facebook.com/SICannock or on twitter @sicannock Cannock Soroptimists would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining them with the work they do. Membership is open to any woman so if you are interesting in helping other women, locally, nationally and internationally please contact us and come along to a meeting with no obligation to join.
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WAV E O F B L A C K B E LT S U C C E S S AT LO C A L TA E K W O N D O C L U B ! a black belt in Tae Kwon Do has taken Jordan, Anshu and Darren at least 3 and a half years of training, regular gradings and competitions that have taken them all over the country.
3 members of Penkridge Tae Kwon Do are celebrating after their recent success in Bristol at their Black Belt gradings. Jordan Ryan, Anshu Ramakrishna and Darren Ross pictured from left to right, with their Instructor Daniel Moffat at the top, have been working harder than usual for the past six months. They have upped their training in preparation for the big day that took place on the 21st April at the Tae Kwon Do Association of Great Britain’s headquarters in Bristol. To achieve
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They have now achieved 1st Dan Black Belt status, after weeks of nerves and the immense pressure of the grading day alongside hundreds of other Tae Kwon Do students from all across the UK. Instructor Daniel Moffat said that “they have been valuable members of the club the entire time they have been training, and I am extremely proud to see them successful on such a big occasion. The TAGB’s Black Belt gradings are extremely tough to get through, so with 100% pass rate, its nice to know that we are helping to keep a high standard of Tae Kwon Do in our club”. If you would like to know more about Tae Kwon Do or how you can get involved, you can reach instructor Daniel Moffat on 07783690276.
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OF CANNOCK This month’s meeting was the Annual Meeting where the secretary, Jill Gooch, gave a report to remind members of all the activities they had experienced over the past year.
Helen’s great efforts with Bring and Buy stalls. Members have made hats and scarves for children in the Townships of South Africa; We also donate toiletries to Women’s Aid for victims escaping a violent relationship.
Jenny had arranged a varied programme of speakers, and throughout all our meetings June has provided a raffle resulting in many members taking home lovely prizes. Win has supplied us with a book stall, encouraging us all to read more; and share our used books; and Susan has run a competition table.
Always aiming to embrace the aims of the WI, and in their national campaigns. Many members had attended a varied program of events through Staffordshire Federation W.I. And we all “Shared the Love” when wearing green hearts to promote awareness of all the things we love which could be lost to climate change.
Treasurer and Social Secretary Barbara Matthews has arranged some excellent trips and holidays which assist in making new friendships and offer the opportunity to socialise within the safe confines of a group of women who are caring and fun. Barbara appears to conduct all these events with an ease and grace to ensure everyone has a really good time and that everyone’s needs are met. This is the second year of the WI community project which now stands at £600 following
Our profile has been raised by many press releases. This promotion has been instrumental in attracting 3 new members this year: which will ensure the Club’s future survival as many other Clubs find their ageing membership declining. Under Mary’s leadership as President we have a Club to be proud of; building on the strength of a well-established club, we are well placed for Helen Hallchurch to take over and move forward to embrace the ideals of the wider WI community. Our W.I. meetings are on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am at St Luke’s Church Centre, Cannock. Visitors are always welcome to come and join us for refreshments and a chat.
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