The Penkridge Advertiser - April 2018

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Contents Barefoot Walk for Kenya

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National Trust Staffordshire upcoming talk

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Cloudy2Clear Windows

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What’s On at your library

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Introducing Afternoon Tea at Woodlands

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Fun Quiz - Crime and punishment

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Ladies Fashion Show

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Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club Beer Festival

New exhibition at Wool J13

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Fairtrade at Penkridge

Rohaus Living Systems

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What’s On

World Book Day at Wolgarston High School

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Chidlren’s puzzle page

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Brooklands House, Stafford is complete!

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Penkridge Civic Society

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Spring into fitness at The Chase Golf Health Club

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Staffordshire Police: Be smart, keep updated

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FSC Investment Services Limited

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Haughton Charity Presentation

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Stafford’s Premier Independent Pyschic Centre

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Stafford Festival Shakespeare

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Beauty tips - Self tanning

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Penkridge Round Table Comedy Night

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Why not stay at Pillaton Hall Farm this year?

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Soroptimist International Cannock & District

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Staffs Fest at Lower Drayton Farm

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Stafford Camera Club

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Three Hammers Bar and Bistro

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Cannock and Disrtict Ladies Probus

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Recipe of the month

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Useful Numbers

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New market turns into bi-annual event

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Barefoot Walk for Kenya St Michael’s CE (A) First school At the end of the summer term 2017 all the children of St Michael’s CE (A) First school took off their

shoes and walked barefoot out of school. This was

not a march of defiance but an incredibly generous gesture.

St Michael’s have had a strong link with Malinda Primary in Kenya since 2012 and when visiting teachers have shared photos of Malinda children, St Michael’s children have identified that the children do not have shoes and wanted to do something about it. Incredibly on that last day in July every child

stop, loaded onto the roof of a bus the next morning,

donated a pair of shoes or trainers.

unloaded at Nairobi airport and taken to be checked in for Kisumu Airport, Collected from Kisumu airport, loaded onto another bus and then eventually dragged into the Icfem Mission where Mrs Grundy, Mrs Herrington and Mrs Yates they were stopping.

Finally on the Wednesday 21st February the suitcases were loaded into a Land Rover to be taken to Malinda Primary. The shoes were unpacked and the neediest children were sent to the Headteacher’s office to find a pair that fitted. Mrs Herrington said, “ it was life changing moment, to see children so delighted to own

However, the amazing generosity created a problem of how to transport 150 pairs of shoes to Kenya. Luckily

and Mrs Yates went on to donate their spare shoes so

Herrington a St Michael’s teaching Assistant and Mrs Yates the executive head of St Leonard’s and All Saints decided to self-fund a visit to Malinda Primary during

Although the thought of lugging suitcases half across

transporting 150 pairs of shoes in three extra-large

the world initially brings dread into the hearts of Mrs

suitcases they may have changed their minds!

Grundy, Mrs Herrington and Mrs Yates, they would

The morning of the flight from Birmingham dawned and

did not stop there, they then had to be collected in Nairobi taken to a hotel where there was an overnight

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Mrs Grundy would have love to but didn’t have any St Michael’s children for Malinda children.

Perhaps if they had realised they would also be

luggage through to check in. The lugging of suitcases

that those children whose feet were too big had a pair; with her as her suitcase was full of work completed by

the February half term.

suitcases almost as big as themselves and personal

children couldn’t find shoes to fit as their feet were too big or were happy with odd shoes.” Mrs Herrington

Mrs Grundy the Headteacher of St Michael’s, Mrs

Mrs Grundy, Mrs Herrington and Mrs Yates dragged

a pair of shoes however, it was also very sad as some

willingly do it again. The next project for Malinda children is to provide them all with a small shoulder bag to carry their books. It is hoped that volunteers could either knit, crochet or sew small bags that can be slung across the body to hold one or two books.

If you are interested in making a bag(s) please contact the school office.

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Hatmakers, hatmakers showcase your hats – New exhibition at Wool @ J13 this May Artists and crafters who create headwear out of wool-based textiles are being called to submit their work as part of a new exhibition at Midlands wool fest Wool @ J13 on 12th & 13th May.

Wool @ J13 co-organiser Ingrid Wagner, a wool artist based in Staffordshire, is on a mission to gather at least 100 hats for the ‘Get Ahead, Get a Hat’ showcase; which will help raise both awareness and funds for one of the event’s nominated charities, Brain Tumour Research. The hat can be of any style and inspired by any era, but must be handcrafted with wool being the highest fibre content, as Ingrid explains: “We want to gather as many hats as possible – wild, wacky, imaginative or classical. Be it a Balaclava, a Bowler or the flourish of a Fez, a Cavalier’s hat or an extravaganza worn to a wedding;

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whatever shape or size or from whatever era you choose to draw your inspiration, we want to see it; whether you crochet, knit, weave, stitch or however you choose to achieve your hat, as long as the highest fibre content is wool (not acrylic, please note), we advise you to let your imagination go wild, run backwards and forwards in time to see what you may unearth sitting atop the heads of the people and then let your fingers do the talking.

If you make it, we’ll show it.

“Entering a Hat in our Exhibition will support Brain Tumour Research’s fundraising for vital research into this body, mind & soul-destroying disease. It may be a little-known fact that brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other form of cancer and your creative input can represent a contribution to helping to end this startling statistic.”

masterclass with felt artists Innerspiral was a huge hit on the weekend of 10th and 11th March, with many of the attendees keen to showcase their creations in the hat exhibition. Ingrid is also rallying a fund-raising flash mob from Stafford’s Soup Kitchen tearoom on Saturday, 31st March in honour of the charity’s annual ‘Wear A Hat Day’.

Those keen to enter their own woollen head-covering creation into the exhibition can do so for just £2, with 50p going straight to Brain Tumour Research.

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Exhibitors will then see their hats shown to the public during the 2018 Wool @ J13 festival at Lower Drayton Farm, near Penkridge, on 12th & 13th May. The ‘Get Ahead, Get a Hat’ exhibition is one of a series of events being run by the Wool @ J13 team to support Brain Tumour Research – a hat making

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World Book Day

at Wolgarston High School On Thursday 8th March Wolgarston High School celebrated World Book Day in conjunction with Princefield First School.

Students at tutor time took part in literacy activities whether it was reading a book or discussing who

their favourite fictional characters are. Some of our

staff even took part in the festivities by dressing up as their favourite characters. Mrs Garland Ridding (Teacher of Modern Foreign Language) chose to dress up as the Queen of Hearts from Alice in

Wonderland, Mr Larcombe chose to dress up as

Richard Cypher from the Sword of Truth and Lies series (Learning Mentor) and Miss Roberts

you want to go and read that book because it

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Science) dressing up as Sirius Black from the Harry

“During the week our Year 9 students have been

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busy reading and they have read over 1, 227,410 words for pleasure. This is a fabulous

achievement,” said Miss Roberts, “Our top reader for World Book Day is Samantha Ford who had

read Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo. Well done Samantha.”

“I think it is really amazing to hold events like

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Brooklands House, Stafford is complete - it’s time to celebrate!

Brooklands House is springing into action as a

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Come and join us for a tea or coffee in our elegant

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Care and support if you ever need it

Luxury apartments and lots more on offer

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Spring into fitness at The Chase Golf, Health Club & Spa The Chase Health Club and Spa is a health & fitness oasis, where everyone is welcomed into our friendly atmosphere, whether you are experienced, inexperienced, in or out of shape we welcome you and want you to feel comfortable & motivated.

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Stafford’s Premier Independent Psychic Centre Expands Four months ago Angel Attic, opposite the Texaco garage at St. Patricks Place, Stafford opened its doors to the public for the first time, providing demonstrations of mediumship, afternoon teas and fish and chip suppers with mediums, workshops with top class tutors, private reading and much more.

The demand has been so huge that we have needed to take on another training suite and a new purpose made demonstration area, with increased capacity, while still retaining our gift shop and café area, where the kettle is constantly on to warmly welcome those with an interest in all things psychic and mediumistic, looking for understanding, development or who are just curious.

The quality of mediumship at Tuesday evening demonstrations is such that even using our new demonstration room, mediums are frequently attracting capacity audiences. Angel Attic has become renowned for high quality, evidential mediumship, delivered in a relaxed energised environment free from the constraints of religion, to ensure the true essence of a loved one in spirit is portrayed.

Our “Experimental Night” that involved everyone in table tipping, angel cards, pendulums, automatic writing and dowsing proved hugely popular and a night of table tipping is planned for the 3rd April, with another full experimental night scheduled for the 26th May.

Recent workshops on tarot cards, pyramids, trance mediumship and spirit art, all tutored by mediums with vast individual experience, have proved hugely successful with attendees eager to ensure their places are reserved on future workshops by the same tutors. Other workshops over the next few months include a “psychic boot camp”, angel cards, shamanic drumming, tarot cards and Chinese astrology, animal communication, graphology, musical mediumship, pyramids, mediumship and psychism, as well as Saturday evening specials and Sunday workshops, with a host of very experienced visiting mediums.

Afternoon teas and fish and chip suppers with mediums are also very popular, our next fish and chip supper being on the 23rd March.

All that and private sittings too!

If you would like more information, make a reservation at one of our events, or book a private sitting, please email rachel.angelattic@gmail.com, contact us through facebook or telephone 07504 126336.

What’s on?

Monday - Closed Tuesday 11am - Meditation Group Tuesday 7:30pm - Psychic/Mediumistic Event & Buffet Thursday 7:30pm - Exploration Group Friday 7:30pm - Event Night Saturday 10am - Coffee Club & Private Sittings Sunday 10am - Workshops Cafe & Shop open 10am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday Private psychic parties or events can be booked by prior arrangement at Angel Attic or your own premises, and private 1 to 1 readings are available by appointment at Angel Attic.

Tel: 01785 600994 or 07504 126336 Email: rachel.angelattic@gmail.com Gainsborough Works, St Patricks Place (off St Patricks Street), Stafford, ST16 2PN

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Forthcoming Events

at Chillington Hall

Spring Craft Fayre Sunday 15th April

House & Grounds Open Days

Come and browse over 50 local food and craft businesses and admire the stunning surroundings with stalls inside as well as out in the gardens.

11am - 4pm.

Admission Fee is £2 per adult, £1 per child.

6th, 7th, 27th & 28th May

Guided Bluebell Walk Saturday 12th May & Sunday 13th May

A wonderful opportunity to come for a guided tour of the house, or to take a walk in the grounds.

A leisurely 3 mile walk through the grounds and admire a stunning display of English Bluebells.

1st - 5th April

Open 2pm-4pm (last entry to the house at 3.30pm).

Walk starts at 2pm prompt.

Adults £5, Children £2.50, dogs welcome on leads.

For more details contact us: Tel: 01902 850236 Email: office@chillingtonhall.co.uk Chillington Hall, Port Lane, Brewood, WV8 1RE www.chillingtonhall.co.uk

14th and 15th April 19th and 20th May

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Why not come and stay at Pillaton Hall Farm this year?

We are a family friendly 10 acre campsite

situated in a peaceful location with picturesque views overlooking Cannock Chase. Campers and caravanners are welcome on to our site.

We have two lovely play areas that have been

updated this year which include swings, slides,

sandpit and goal posts for the children to enjoy.

We have four fishing pools, all fully stocked with a variety of species, day tickets are available to be purchased by our campers. Fishing can be undertaken from dawn until dusk.

The campsite takeaway serves delicious hot food,

including homemade Italian pizzas and will be open each weekend from 4pm until late.

We welcome well behaved dogs and have a half

Our site is well equipped with clean toilets,

showers, elsan points, fresh water and the choice of electric or non-electric pitches. Our campsite

shop is well stocked and open 7 days a week for all your basic needs, including toys, ice creams and

acre fenced off dog walking area where your dog can be taken off the lead to exercise.

Pillaton Hall Farm is a great place to relax and enjoy quality family time.

gifts.

MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL,

BONFIRE & FIREWORKS at Pillaton Hall Farm featuring

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Saturday 3rd November 2018 | 3pm - 10pm 5pm Jousting Tournament, 6:30pm Bonfire Lit, 7pm Firework Display & 7:30pm Live Band Tickets are available from 1st April 2018 and can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.co.uk or in person at the campsite reception.

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Staffs Fest - 25th 26th & 27th May at Lower Drayton Farm Staffs Fest a three day festival brought together by LR Partnership a local events company, has already made its mark on the UK music scene attracting local, regional and national musicians and audiences from all over the UK. The festival which celebrates its fourth year in 2018 is held at Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge near Stafford ST19 5RE and has already proved to be especially popular with people living within the local communities of Stafford, Stoke, Penkridge and Cannock. Attracting local and national media interest has increased the profile of this fast-growing festival with the BBC and several regional radio stations together with local press outlets interviewing and co promoting performers, organisers and sponsors.

Having used a single large performance stage in recent years to host all acts, Staffs Fest 2018 will underline the growing success of the event with the introduction of a second marquee which will host an additional stage featuring acoustic acts and on the Sunday a Northern LR Partnership presents Soul All Dayer with 8 DJs playing all on vinyl.

The festival is not one dimensional however. In addition to the wide ranging live music on offer, there are a range of food and drink vendors and gift stalls, clothing and ethnic stalls providing all manner of things suited for a typical music festival audience whilst the beer tent promises to never run out of beers and spirits throughout the weekend.

As befitting a family orientated music festival, provision is made for younger members in the audience with a Kidz Corner, inflatable’s, kids disco plus free access to Lower Drayton Fun Farm, which includes everything from animal feeding to adventure playground. As with previous years, LR Partnership are allowing all children under 16 free admission throughout the festival weekend as long as they are accompanied with an adult. All ticket types whether its an evening only, day/evening ticket or weekend all include optional camping. One of the best value for money festivals in the UK only £40 for a weekend ticket.

For your tickets go to http://staffsfest.co.uk/tickets/

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26thpresents & LR 25th Partnership

25th 26th & 25th 27th26th May & 26thMay & 27th May 25th27th 27thSaturday May 11.00 Star in Staffs 1.00 Toasted Bones 1.30 The Endings 2.15 Emily Lockett 2.40 Used Blues 3.40 Ryan Cleary 4.20 Callum Mountford 4.10 The Lack of Commitments 5.10 Ged Wilson 5.40 Pistol Pete Wearn 6.10 Bloke 7.25 Voodoo Stone 8.40 Cold Flame 9.55 The Rock Dogs

Friday 6.30 The Shine 7.30 Pig-Man & The Rubber Band 8.00 The Sick Notes 9.00 Shallow Boys 9.30 Slyder Soul All Dayer - Sun 27th Hitsville Chalky Bill Ward Mick Moylan Mick Oakden Mark Morris Gary Lees Brian Nield Si Robinson

Sunday 12.00 Jay Hussein 12.20 Two’s a Crowd 1.00 Imaner 2.00 Stuart Woolfenden 2.45 Greg Murray and The Seven Wonders 3.45 James Harbidge 5.00 Story of Reggae 6.00 Judy Emeline 7.15 Story of Reggae 8.30 Bobby KP Woods 9.45 Gabbidon band

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Penkridge Sports & Recreation Centre (Monckton) To hire the hall or grounds contact 01785 712530

Your local community hall and sports centre.

HIRE US – See us on Facebook Facebook page: www.facebook.com/moncktonrc

For your next party:• Children’s parties • Weddings • Special birthdays • Live music nights ... Anything you want a big hall for!

Or join our existing indoor club activities: Mon 7pm – Zumba Tues 7pm - Jujitsu Wed 2pm - Indoor bowls Wed 8pm - Karate Thurs 7:30pm - Yoga

Other upcoming Key events: Karaoke Every Saturday 8pm

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Three Hammers Bar & Bistro Under New Ownership Come along and sample our brand new menu in

our comfortable and friendly bar and restaurant.

Situated at The Three Hammers Golf Course, the perfect setting to celebrate that special occasion as we are experts in looking after

larger parties as well as family get togethers and that intimate dinner for two.

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Recipe of the month Warm Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad This quick and easy warm salad can be served as a main meal or simple starter.

If you like strong flavoured blue cheeses choose Stilton or Roquefort, but if you prefer something a little milder pick Danish blue or creamy Dolcelatte.

Ready in 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil Small knob of butter 2 large firm pears, halved, cored & thickly sliced 55g (2oz) walnut halves, roughly chopped 1 large bag mixed rocket salad 115g (4oz) blue cheese, diced or crumbled

DRESSING

frying pan. Add the pear slices and fry gently for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender and light golden. Add the walnuts to pan for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.

2. Divide the salad leaves between four serving plates. Top with the warm pear slices and walnuts and scatter over the blue cheese.

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

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1 tsp Dijon mustard

whisk until thoroughly blended. Adjust the

1 tsp caster sugar

seasoning to taste and pour the dressing into the

5 tbsp olive oil Salt & freshly ground black pepper

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New Market turns into Bi-Annual Event If you’re looking for somewhere to go this

Easter Bank Holiday, then why not pop along to Penkridge Market, where they will be holding

a Bank Holiday Market and Car Boot Sale, on

Monday the 2nd April. The event will run from 9am to 3pm and with free admission and free parking, it’s a great free day out for all the family.

Around 100 market stall holders will be selling

everything from bread, olives and pickles, to plants, handbags and hardware. There’s an indoor market as well as a hard standing area, so it’s a fantastic

Matt Williams, Manager of Penkridge Market said: “Our Bank Holiday Markets are always very

day out, whatever the weather.

popular, but our Easter one always seems to be

the busiest. I think people are keen to get out and

There will also be plenty to keep the children

entertained, with a bouncy castle on site, as well as toy stalls, sweets and ice-creams.

about after the Winter and love hunting out a

bargain. Our Car Boot is always busy too, with people having a good ‘Spring Clean’ and

wanting to turn their unwanted possessions into

cash. Our hard standing area also means there’s

no muddy fields, so it’s a brilliant day out whatever the weather.”

There will be plenty of refreshments available too, from Jacket Potatoes, Burgers and Ice-cream to

delicious fish and chips at The Old Deanery Farm Café.

Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of If you fancy a bargain then don’t miss the Car Boot

Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is

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is only 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock

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National Trust Staffordshire Centre Upcoming Talk

Walled Gardens: A Brief History Tuesday 10th April Helen Johnson, Museum Development officer from Staffordshire Archives and Heritage Service will take us on a gardening ramble through the history of the walled garden from its origins in medieval Britain to the technological innovations of the nineteenth century when the pineapple was king! The talk will look at how the use and design of walled gardens developed over time as changes in fashion and horticulture influenced new ideas. This talk will take place after a brief AGM.

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What’s on at Your Local Library in April Come and meet Beacon Centre for the Blind

Wednesday 4th and 11th April 10am-12noon. Suitable for 5-14 yr olds. Booking essential, please contact library for booking and cost.

We have invited Beacon Centre to promote their

services for the blind and partially sighted and we

Brewood Craft Club

will be hosting The Beacon Bus at Codsall,

Penkridge, Perton and Wombourne every month.

Penkridge Library – Wednesday 11th April 10:30-13:00 (and then 2nd Wednesday of every month)

Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions

Codsall Library – Friday 27th April

£5 minimum donation. Booking required, please contact the library on 01902 850087. Every Thursday 11am-12noon.

9:30–12:00 (and then every last Friday of the month) Contact Your Library through the Staffordshire County

‘Brewood Walk and Talk’

Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000.

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.

What’s on at Your Brewood Community Managed Library April 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.

Brewood Library April Opening Hours Weekly: Tues-Fri 9am-5pm, Saturdays 9:30am-1pm.

Tel: 01902 850087

IT Buddy available at Penkridge Library Drop-in and get some help from our IT Buddy

Storytime Suitable for pre-school children. Free. Tuesdays. Every week, term-time only. 2.15pm-2.45pm.

National Memorial Arboretum Display On daily (during normal opening hours) until 13th April.

Reading Group Read and talk about books. Books supplied by the Library. Free. First Thursday in month - 5th April 3:15pm-4:15pm.

Rent-a-Beast Come and see bugs, creepy crawlies and slimy slitherers! Thursday 5th April 2.30pm. £2 per child.

Booking essential.

‘Crack the Code’

Cost £2pp to cover hire of the room and materials. We like to try out new techniques, though some come for the company and continue with their own projects.

Wednesday 4th and 18th April 2pm-4pm.

Penkridge Library Every Wednesday - 10am–12pm Codsall Library Every Thursday - 2pm—4pm FREE—Just Drop-in Please contact Codsall Library or Penkridge Library for more information or to pre-book a slot at Penkridge via the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000.

For more information on April’s events and activities available in the South Staffordshire area please visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Crime and Punishment 1. A gang led by Bruce Reynolds committed which famous crime in the 1960s?

2. Who was described as “the Napoleon of crime” in the novel The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle?

3. In 2010, there were 46 cases of capital punishment in the USA. Which method of execution was used for all but 2 of these cases?

4. Why was Stephen Gough arrested on a number of occasions when walking from Land's End to John o' Groats in 2003 and 2004?

5. In 1988, which famous singer was arrested after a high speed police chase and served three years in prison after being convicted of carrying an unlicensed gun, assaulting a police officer, and various drug-related and driving offences?

6. By what name is the Central Criminal Court in England more commonly known?

7. In 2001, 14 people, including 12 from Britain, were arrested in Kalamata in Greece and charged with espionage. What was their hobby?

8. Replaced by youth custody centres in 1982, what name was given to prisons for young offenders and was also the name of the village in Kent where the first of these institutions was established?

9. In England and Wales, how many jurors make up a jury on criminal cases?

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Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club Beer Festival Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club

The festival includes live music on

are holding their eleventh annual

the Friday and Saturday evenings,

beer, cider and music festival

whilst there is also a quiet room for

from Thursday 19th - Saturday

those who’d like to enjoy their beer

21st April 2018.

in peace!

The event has got bigger and

Hockey matches will be happening

better each year and has grown to

on all 3 days for those aged 7 to

be a firm favourite in the diary for

70, but the main event is a 24 team

regulars, who enjoy the fantastic

mixed hockey tournament, which

atmosphere, food, music and drink.

will take place during the day on

UK, so it’s a great opportunity to try something new. Entry is free and everyone is welcome!

Saturday 21st April, providing great entertainment for spectators, whilst the barbecue will be fired up and ready to feed the crowd!

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Calan Campbell, Cameron Tarplee, Alex Griffin and Ethan Turner with regional manager James Knight.

Fairtrade at Penkridge Penkridge Middle School

A group of Year 6 pupils from Penkridge Middle School took part in the ‘Ethical Challenge’ organised by the CO-OP store as part of International Fair Trade Fortnight.

The children participted in activities in class led

by Regional manager James Knight from from the CO-OP, who are the supermarket who promote Fairtrade more than any other. The pupils then learned about how nd why the CO-OP began with the Rochdal Pioneers in Victorn times which was very ppropriate as this is the topic the children are studying in History, the distribution of wealth in the world and how the CO-OP supports this.

The pupils were introduced to the CO-OPs commitment to ethical trading and many of the Fair Trade products available.

much waste was produced. With a huge amount of stock in each store everyone thought the amount would be huge but were amazed to learn that, through a range of recycling initiatives and a policy to never send waste to landfill, the store generates less than one wheelie bin of waste each week.

Following the activity everyone was given ome fairtrade products and began to design posters promoting the Fairtrade initiative which may soon be on display in the local shop.

The behaviour and enthusiasm of all of the pupils was superb and they all agreed they will take the Fairtrade message home to their friends and family.

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What’s On...

Regular Events PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB Every 3rd Monday of the month 7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge. Professional NAFAS Demonstrators doing 5 floral arrangements. Sales Table & Raffle. Light Refreshments. Entrance £5. New Members and Visitors very welcome. Call Margaret, 01785 712113 or Marie, 01785 715445.

Penkridge Carers Café Last Monday of the month 10:30am–12:30pm at the Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. Carers who are supporting someone living with any long term illness or condition are most welcome to join CASS at our support group to gain information and advice on an array of caring topics. Carers and their cared for can also enjoy entertainment, craft and fun activities during the café. Please call 01785 222365 for more details.

CASS Carers Café Last Monday of every Month (except bank holidays) 10:30am–1pm at The Haling Dene Centre.

Carers are encouraged to come and socialise with others in a similar situation, enjoy entertainment and engage in information and advice sessions. Please CASS The Carers Association on call 01785 222365 for more information.

Penkridge Scout Group at scout hut, Good Station Lane Beavers Mondays 6pm–7:15pm. (For boys and girls - ages 5 3/4 yrs–8 yrs). Tel: 07816 758258 / Sally Turner or email beavers@penkridgescouts.org.uk Cubs Thursdays 7:15pm–8:45pm. (For boys and girls - ages 8 yrs-10 1/2 yrs). Tel: 07506 768892 / Tricia Adams or email mowhawkcubs@penkridgescouts.org.uk Scouts Tuesdays 7:15pm–9pm. (For boys and girls - ages 10 1/2 yrs-14 yrs). Tel: 07704 896060 / Lorna Smith or email scouts@penkridgescouts.org.uk

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penkridge women’s wi every 1st Monday of the month 7:30pm start at the Methodist Church Hall, Penkridge. New members and visitors

welcome. For more information contact Sandra on 01785 712468. whist drive every Monday (no bank holidays) 1:30pm-4pm at Codsall Village Hall.For more info ring Barbara on 01785 840498 or 07971 310463.

Penkridge St John Ambulance All groups meet on Mondays Badgers - 7 to 10 year olds Cadets - 10 to 18 year olds Adults 18+ For more information about joining phone Pet Hughes on 01785714843 or email sja.org.uk with subject volunteering. penkridge widows club every other Monday at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge.

Speakers, holidays, day trips, lunches, summer teas and various other events throughout the year. Come and join us!

For more details contact Mrs V Jackson on 01785 840256. air cadets 2415 Penkridge Squadron every monday and thursday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Grange Road HQ. 12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For more info contact 07397 013407 or email, 2415@aircadets.org pinfold pink Every 3rd tuesday of the month From 4.30pm at Penkridge Fire Station.

Breast Cancer Support. For further details contact Jan on 01785 711124. photographic society 1st & 3rd tuesday of the month Penkridge & Acton Trussell Photographic Society. Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 713839. Learn how to master you digital cameras and take great photos. gardening club Every 2nd tuesday of the month Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 715640. Learn

more about growing your favourite plants.

WHEATON aston folk dance club 4th tuesday of the month American Contra & traditional square dancing. From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton Aston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For further information contact Mike Whiting on 01952 812601. stay and play every tuesday 9:30am-11:30am at Dunston Pre-School Playgroup, Dunston. £2 per week. Including a drink and snack for both parent and child. Plenty of toys for children. Everyone welcome, mums, dads, grand parents or childminders. For info call 07870 467360.

Moo music Every Tuesday 10am at Penkridge Methodist Church.

Come and join us to sing, dance, play, learn and moove! Book online at www.moo-music.co.uk/stafford. For more details call Hannah on 07527 723948. penkridge rainbow club Every wednesday Carer, Baby & Toddler Group. 10am11:30am at Penkridge Scout Hut. A variety of activities, occasionally joining with different toddler groups. £2 per family.

Find us on facebook, Penkridge Rainbow Group. penkridge parkinsons uk support group 4th wednesday of the month 10:30am-12:30pm. at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4th wednesday of the month with the exception of August and December.

Refreshments provided. Come along and meet us.

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.

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Chair based keep fit every wednesday 11am-12noon at Acton Trussell Community Centre. Come along and join in the fun with South Staffordshire AGE UK. £2 per session. First session free of charge. new companions club Every wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm. at Church Hall, Penkridge.

Run by volunteers from local churches.

Open to any age group. We offer tea/ coffee/cakes (no charge), cards, dominoes, jigsaws, rummikub and the occasional musical or bingo afternoon.

All are welcome. For more details, phone Liz on 07779 405321.

Cannock and District Ladies Probus Club every 1st thursday of the month 12pm at The Chase Golf and Country Club, (ST19 5RN). The Cannock and District Ladies Probus Club are retired professional or business ladies who meet each month for lunch, and fellowship, with speakers on interesting topics. In addition there are opportunities to take part in other activities, crafts, games, trips and holidays.

We are open to new members who are welcome to come along to meetings. For more info contact membership secretary 01543 505107 and www.probusonline.org Yoga classes every thursday 7:30pm-8:45pm at Monckton Recreation Centre, Penkridge. Hatha Yoga taught in the IYENGAR tradition. The development of strength, flexibility and stability is gained.

Contact Karen for more details on 07939 551670 or bring along your mat on the day! brewood singers Every thursday 8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall.

Popular, forward looking, mixed choral group. For details on joining or bookings call Pat Mumford on 01902 850377. chair based keep fit Every thursday For over 50’s. 10am - 11am at the Methodist Church, Penkridge. £2.00 per session. Help loosen your joints, to keep you active, healthy and feeling good. First lesson FREE. For more information contact Susan on 01785 788472.

CANNOCK women’s institute Every 2nd thursday of the month 10.30am at St. Luke’s Church Hall,

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Cannock. Meetings will usually include a speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides educational opportunities, and the chance to try and develop new skills and crafts.

A link with Staffordshire Federation provides further activities like craft fairs and quizzes. Guests and prospective new members are always welcome. For further information contact The President on 01543 271617 or www.thewi.org.uk/ staffordshire

Penkridge civic society every 3rd thursday of the month The Society meets on the third Thursday of each month except August and December at the Old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge (Penkridge Heritage Centre). Always an interesting mix of speakers and events.

Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee for visitors is £2. youth club Every thursday 6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.

9-13 year olds welcome. Activities include computer nights, quizzes, film evenings, arts and crafts. yoga classes Every thursday 7:30pm-9pm at St Paul’s School, Coven.

Learn postures and sequences based on age old principles of Yoga. £23 for 4 weeks.

For more info call 01785 275607 or 01785 275439.

BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB EVERY FRIDAY 8.30pm in the upstairs room at The Bradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, near Wheaton Aston. A mix of Performer’s Nights and Guest Nights. See the website: www.bradfordarmsfolkclub.co.uk for more details or contact Linda Del-Manso 07870281533. All welcome.

PACE 2000 EVERY FRIDAY Anyone interested should turn up between 1pm and 1:15pm at the Haling Dene Centre Room 16 (opposite main door). Pace 2000 continues to provide a good Friday afternoon for the over 50’s.

Including 45 mins of exercise and a 45 min talk/demonstration followed by 30 mins refreshments and chat. We are a very friendly group and welcome men and women to our organisation from all the local areas.

society of recorder players south staffs branch every 2nd saturday of the month 2:30pm-5pm at Penkridge Methodist Church Hall. New members and visitors welcome. For information contact Alyson Lewin on 01785 716957 or alysonlewin712@btinternet.com midlands chorale designated saturdays 10am-1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood. is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18 rehearsal per year. The Chorale has a scheme to PAY 15-21 year old students to come and sing with us. New members welcome - for details see www.midlandschorale.co.uk or ring Gren on 01902 850175. whist drive every saturday evening 7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, Tildesley Close, Penkridge. New members welcome.

Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.

April K’Nex workshop Tuesday 10th April 3pm - 5pm at Penkridge Library. Why not join Mikey for a make and play K’Nex workshop and learn how to make the most of K’Nex. £1.00 per child (Suitable for age 6+) Drop in — no booking required. Please contact the Library for more information or to book a place, via the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000 or e-mail penkridge.library@ staffordshire.gov.uk number one events antique fair 14th and 15th April at Prestwood Centre, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD. Up to 300 stands in 3 halls. A range of furniture, jewellery, toys, collectables and more! £3 admission, open 10am-5pm daily. FREE parking. For more info see www.numberoneevents.com.

Spring Craft Fayre Sunday 15th April 11am - 4pm at Chillington Hall. Come and browse over 50 local food and craft businesses and admire the stunning surroundings with stalls inside as well as out in the gardens. Admission Fee is £2 per adult, £1 per child.

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Penkridge Civic Society Programme for 2018 Meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month (except August and December) at 7:30pm in the heritage centre (The Old Gaol), Bellbrook, Penkridge.

19th April

’Creating an NGS Garden - National Gardens Scheme’ (Graham & Judy White).

16th August

17th May

20th September

Day-time Outing—TBC

Proposed Evening Outing – TBC

21st June

‘Great War Camps on Cannock Chase’ (Ned Edwards & Trevor Warburton).

18th October

19th July

15th November

Barbecue (by kind invitation of a Society member) (Members only event).

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‘Lost Mansions of the Black Country’ (Ian Bott).

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Local officers can now send instant alerts when a crime has just taken place, or is taking place, in the area they are in. These targeted alerts can be sent out to a radius ranging from 3km down to a single street in an area, for example, where a child has gone missing or a home has been broken into.

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Three recipients each received a cheque for £413.66 from the Harvest Festival Auction. John Stewart for Haughton Church, Pete Rowley for Horace’s Outing and Vicky Hulme, Head Teacher of the Haughton Academy.

The Christmas Lights raised a total of £10.244 and the following recipients each received a cheque for £2000.00: Katie West for the Air Ambulance; Vicky Hulme for Haughton Academy; Dave Middleton for Katherine House; Melita Edge for Starz; and Karen Hunter and Dawn Wynn for the UHNM Acute Stroke Unit.

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Extra Schools’ performance added for Stafford Festival Shakespeare Following unprecedented demand, two extra Schools’ matinee shows have been added to

the performance schedule of this year’s Stafford Festival Shakespeare production of Macbeth.

The annual Shakespeare production at Stafford Castle has hosted schools from across the

county and beyond since its exception back in

1991. This year, with Macbeth being one of the key texts on the GCSE syllabus, the festival is

set to be more popular than ever with students eager to get to grips with one of The Bard’s devilishly dark works.

Because the text of Macbeth forms a major part

Something wicked this way comes…

of the GCSE syllabus, we have also taken several

As the warrior general Macbeth revels in his victory

and the surrounding counties. The added schools’

he is greeted by three weird sisters who through

quickly so I would urge interested parties to contact

large bookings from schools based in Staffordshire

over the Lords rebellious to King Duncan’s Crown,

matinee performances are expected to book up

some devilish witchcraft prophesise his own ascent

the box office as soon as possible.”

to the seat of Scottish power.

Macbeth will open on Thursday 28th June and run until Saturday 14th July 2018 at Stafford Castle,

Glimpsing this future foretold, Macbeth and his

with tickets available from just £14.

Lady wife plot a murderous scheme to realise their naked ambitions and secure a royal legacy.

The school’s matinee performances will take place

But “blood will have blood” and soon Scotland is

on Tuesday 3rd and 10th, and Thursday 5th and

deeds begin to weigh heavy on the new King and

placed directly through the box office.

tragic futility of his actions before he is eventually

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plunged back into open rebellion as the toll of dark Queen. As his enemies circle, Macbeth realises the slain and order returned to Scotland once more.

12th July at 2pm. Group school bookings must be

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Soroptimist International Cannock and District Latest meeting update President Val Jones welcomed members to the final speaker meeting of her year in office. The speaker for the occasion was Graham White

talking about the amazing transformation of his large garden plot into a stunning horticultural

vision, which won him and his wife Judy a highly recommended place in the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

With no previous experience he overcame the formidable obstacles of a steep embankment

leading down into a swamp and small stream. He achieved this this with wife Judy – along with the

muscle power of three teenage sons! They moved

by phoning them on 01889 563930.

into their home in Uttoxeter 26 years ago and

spent the first 17 years creating the garden which

Soroptimist Sue Cartlidge gave the vote of thanks,

is now open to the public each year through the

saying that she would love similar results in her

NGS. It was a fascinating and entertaining story

own newly acquired garden!! She presented

which everyone thoroughly enjoyed – and the end

Graham with a cheque for the National Garden

result shown with some super photos, is simply

Scheme charities.

magnificent! Seeing the garden now it’s hard to

believe the plot of ground they started with all of

President Val has ended each meeting with a

those years ago.

quote. At this meeting she quoted Confucius, the Chinese philosopher

Graham used many ploys to enlist the help of their

sons, including convincing them that laying the turf

was for a putting green [they were keen golfers] not a lawn! In reference to this, Graham and Judy put a small golf flag on the lawn when their sons and their families visit.

During his talk Graham explained that all proceeds from entry to the garden go to NGS – and all of

“When it is obvious the Goals cannot be reached, do not adjust the goals, change the action steps”

For more information about SI Cannock please visit their website www.sigbi.org/cannock-and-district or their Facebook page www.facebook.com/SI Cannock

their money is donated each year to ‘caring’

charities – Hospice UK; MS Society; Macmillan

Cancer Support being just three of them. In the

9 years they have opened as post of the scheme Graham and Judy have had 6,425 visitors to

Woodleighton Grove. Private visits can be booked

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Stafford Camera Club

Welcome Darren Leeson - Street Photographer Stafford Camera Club welcomes Darren

Leeson on 3rd April 2018 for their final speaker of the season.

Darren’s interest in photography is wide ranging, although his main passion is for the real and surreal stories and theatre of the street; “The street is where much of the pathos,comedy and irony of life can be found, by those willing to stop and look.” a darkroom, as this process produces what he feels Darren first began photography at the age of 8

is still a genuine photograph.

with a camera given to him by his father (who himself was a photographer in the RAF.)

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Cannock and District Ladies Probus Outgoing Chairman Pam Clarke recently hosted

Rotary who wanted to meet socially on retirement. The

the A.G.M. of Cannock Ladies Probus at The Chase

name “Probus” was taken from the first three letters of

Golf and Country Club, Pottal Pool. Chairman Pam

“PROfessional and BUSiness”. Meetings for Cannock

thanked all the officers who had helped ensure she

and District Ladies Probus are held on the first

had a successful and enjoyable year of office; and

Thursday of each month at The Chase Golf and

was pleased that all the Officers would be staying

Country Club where they share a meal, and usually

in post for the following year except our Attendance

have a speaker. Members now come from all walks of

Secretaries who had been doing a very efficient job

life and are warmly welcomed.

for the last five years: Gill Hackett and Ann Legg.

The Annual Dinner is Thursday 3rd May 2018 at The Members had enjoyed a variety of speakers, trips and

Chase when the speaker will be Lesley Smith,

holidays during the year, and were looking forward to a

Curator at Tutbury Castle, recreating the character of

similarly varied programme planned by the new

an important woman in history.

Chairman Sheila Burrows who was welcomed in to office with a change of insignia. Sheila gave us a little

For further information contact the secretary

insight into her personal life where she has worked in

01543 505578 and www.probusonline.org

the NHS and had also been a television screen extra.

Picture shows: New Chairman Sheila Burrows with Sheila was looking forward to working with

chain of office, and outgoing Chair Pam Clarke.

continuing officers Clare Whitehouse as Secretary and Jill Gooch as Treasurer. Margaret Thompson will be Vice President; and Barbara Matthews and June Fox take on the roles as Attendance Secretaries.

Probus had its beginnings created by members of

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