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Contents Become a Host with Barking Mad Stafford
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Mark Bebbington Piano Recital
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Cloudy2Clear Windows
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Chase Arts for Public Spaces (CHAPS)
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Stafford Players’ next venture is “Hindle Wakes”
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Useful Numbers
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Quick crossword
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Penkridge W.I. January Update
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Staffordshire Police: Are you safe to drive if on medication? 14 Calling all Stafford Half Marathon runners
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Music Evenings at Moreton Community Centre
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Student makes England Schools Football Squad
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Recipe of the month
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Zero Dry Time
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Fraudsters pretend to be from HMRC
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What’s On
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Special Antiques and Collectables Event Sudoku puzzle
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Cannock Friends of St Giles raise money for Hospice
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National Trust Staffordshire Upcoming Talks
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they might be able to arrive to
charity group. “Apart from
give help before the ambulance
receiving a small mileage
can reach the patient. During
allowance from WMAS, we have
2016 the Penkridge team were
to raise funds for all our other
sent to nearly 400 incidents in
costs of running our responder
their response area, including
car and providing equipment and
over 50 cardiac arrests and chest
protective clothing.
pain which might potentially be a
Sainsbury’s Local in Penkridge our local Community First
Responder Team keep up their life saving work in and around the village.
Tricia Morgan, manager of the store was busy selling raffle tickets for a Christmas Hamper. There has also been a second hand book stall from which customers have been buying books and also donating more to
may make a difference.
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help raise further funds.
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Penkridge WI
January Meeting Update The first meeting in 2017 was held on Monday, 9th January at 7:30pm.
resolutions chosen to be voted on, ready for the next WI national campaign. Then, following a frank and thorough discussion, the voting took place.
It was opened by the President, Sandra Bailey and quickly followed by Sheila Moulton, the secretary,
The evening’s meeting was then lightened with a
reading notices and announcing future events.
‘brown and yellow’ auction.
One of these is a meal at the Swan at Whiston later
Group member, Mary Gould, competently carried
in January. This is proving to be a popular choice
out the auction, which proved to be very
and all are looking forward to it.
entertaining and successful.
Monthly donations (from a list of recommendations)
Our next meeting is on Monday 6th February at
for a local women’s refuge were discussed and wholeheartedly agreed on. So this will commence at
7:30pm in Penkridge Methodist Church hall. New members are always welcome.
the February meeting. The more serious theme was continued with committee member, Lyn Davidson explaining the 6 February 2017
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Calling all Stafford Half Marathon runners Katharine House Hospice are encouraging Stafford
help keep the hospice running by putting on our running
Half Marathon runners to join the hospice team
shoes for the Stafford Half Marathon.”
which has already had 10 local supporters come forward to be part of #TeamKHH.
If you would like to join #TeamKHH and run in support of your local hospice please contact Lisa Carson in the
2016 saw 50 local runners come together to run
fundraising team on 01785 270808 or email
Stafford Half Marathon for the hospice and together
fundraising@khhospice.org.uk.
they raised a fantastic £14,000. This money has gone a long way towards paying for free hospice care.
Katharine House Hospice provides free care and support for adults and their families across
Katharine House Hospice are encouraging local
Mid-Staffordshire coping with a progressive illness.
supporters who have already obtained a place in the
It relies upon the generosity of the local community to
2017 Stafford Half Marathon and wish to raise funds for
help generate 75% of funds needed to run its range of
the hospice to contact the Fundraising Team on 01785
vital services.
270808 or email fundraising@khhospice.org.uk. For further information about running for Katharine Events fundraiser Lisa Carson said “We always
House Hospice and other events contact fundraising on
encourage supporters to run for the hospice at this
01785 270808 or fundraising@khhospice.org.uk.
fantastic event and in 2017 I hope to get a team of around 80 local people together. I know that the race
For more information, interviews and/or photographs
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please contact Lisa Carson on 01785 270808 or
are offering fundraising support, #TeamKHH running
alternatively e-mail lcarson@khhospice.org.uk
tops and we will have a Katharine House marquee in Market Square on the day of the race for our team to meet up in before and after the race. 2016 was a record year for #TeamKHH but I’m certain we can smash that record again in 2017 and raise even more money. Let’s
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Music Evenings at Moreton Millennium Community Centre Don’t miss our upcoming music evenings which
repertoire of folk, jazz and blues songs. Very
take place monthly at Moreton Millenium
entertaining!
popular, with people travelling from as far as
On 4th March we have Jez Lowe, nominee and
Community Centre. The events are extremely Lichfield and Shrewsbury to attend!
winner of many BBC Folk Awards. Jez is also one of the ‘Pitman Poets’ and writes many of the songs
Before Christmas, we had an excellent Victorian
he sings.
Music Hall to get us in the pre Christmas mood which was a huge success.
All concerts are on a Saturday, doors open at 7:00pm and the concerts start at 7:30pm. There is a
On 14th January, we had Bob Fox who is the story
bar at the centre. There are also a car park including
teller in ‘Warhorse’. He is also one of the ‘Pitman
two disabled spaces, it is easily accessible.
Poets’ which he will join their new show after our concert. He rejoins ‘Warhorse’ in July.
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Gemma Lawley makes England Schools Football Squad! Wolgarston is celebrating
Portugal during February half term
success again after their Year 9
to take part in an intensive training
student Gemma Lawley has been
week to prepare for the Bob Docherty
selected to represent the England
Home Nations Tournament, this will
Schools Under 15’s for this season.
take place later next year.
Gemma was chosen after successfully completing a series of
As well as representing our Under
trials, the last of which was held at
14 ‘s and Under 15’s girls teams at
Stafford Town on Sunday 11th
Wolgarston, Gemma also captains
December. The final trial was a
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from their Year 12 student Anna King
South. Gemma was excellent
who had represented England in this
throughout demonstrating not only
tournament two years ago. “We are
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As one of the 16 selected players
are also hoping to have a second
in the squad Gemma will travel to
England International footballer this
February 2017
year as our 1st team goalkeeper and captain Aidan Stone is through to the final trail for the Under 18 side which will take place at Lilleshall just after Christmas, we will keep you updated on how Aidan gets on.”
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Recipe of the month Peppered Rib Eye Steaks with Red Wine Glaze Treat the one you love on February 14th to succulent pan-fried steak with a luxurious sweet red wine sauce. Ready in 20 minutes. Serves 2. 150g baby new potatoes 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 x 250g rib eye steaks, trimmed of excess fat
1. Cook the baby new potatoes in a pan of lightly salted water for 10-15 minutes until just tender. 2. Meanwhile, crush the peppercorns coarsely using a pestle and mortar or the end of a rolling pin. Press firmly over both sides of the steaks. Set a griddle pan over a medium heat to preheat.
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What’s On... Regular Events PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB
photographic society
Every 3rd Monday of the month
1st & 3rd tuesday 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 & 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
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Every 2nd tuesday of the month
every 1st Monday 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.
7:30pm start at the Methodist Church Hall, Penkridge. New members and visitors welcome. For more information contact Sandra on 01785 712468.
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. new companions club Every wednesday
penkridge widows club
WHEATON aston folk dance club
every other Monday
4th tuesday of the month
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.
American Contra & traditional square dancing. From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton Aston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For further information contact Mike Whiting on 01952 812601.
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.
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Acton art society
bowls club
every tuesday
Every wednesday
every Monday
9:30am-11:30am at Dunston Pre-School Playgroup, Dunston. £2.00 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 more info call 07870 467360.
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.
2pm to 4pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre. 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 Flt. Lt. Lee Sharples on 07932 258629 or email, oc.2415@aircadets.org pinfold pink Every 3rd tuesday of the month
From 4.30pm at Penkridge Medical Practice. Breast Cancer Support. For further details contact Jan at the centre on 01785 711124. Penkridge bowling club every Tuesday
10am-12pm at St Michael’s Square, Penkridge. Learn how to bowl or improve your skills. All equipment provided. Wear flat shoes. For further details, just come down and join us or call Ivan on 01785 713327 or Richard on 01785 715970.
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different toddler groups. £2 per family. Find us on facebook, Penkridge Rainbow Group.
Chair based keep fit every wednesday
staffordshire shakespeare every 3rd tuesday of the month
5:30pm - 6:30pm at Penkridge Library Are you interested in Shakespeare’s writing and life? Why not drop-in to this new monthly group. Suitable for ages 16+. Free admission. New members welcome – no need to book. Cannock townswomen’s guild every 3rd tuesday of the month
7:30pm-9:30pm at St. Luke’s School, New Penkridge Road, Cannock. Be part of a nationwide organisation, share fun and friendship with like minded women. Contact Gill on 01543 506347. penkridge rainbow club Every wednesday
Carer, Baby & Toddler Group. 10am11:30am at Penkridge Scout Hut. A variety of activities, occasionally joining with
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. 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
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French Conversation
Every thursday
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.
10am – 11am at Baswich Community Hall, Baswich Lane, Stafford. Get more out of your French holidays, and enjoy learning, with this relaxed, friendly group. If you speak a little French and want to improve, then come and join us. New faces always welcome! For more info, contact Jan Mitchell on 01785 606343. A bientot!
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. women’s institute
baby bounce & rhyme Every friday
10am-10:30am at Penkridge Library. Songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents. Free admission. Term Time Only.
Every 3rd thursday of the month
7:45pm to 10pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 712676. Come along and join in. CANNOCK women’s institute Every 2nd thursday of the month
10am at St Luke’s Church Hall, Cannock. A voluntary ladies community group. 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. For details call the Chairman on 01889 582632 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.
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
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.
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
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Every thursday
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.
1pm - 3pm at the Brewood British Legion. 7 games for less than £5. Tea and coffee available. All are welcome. 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.
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7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, Tildesley
Close, Penkridge. New members welcome. Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.
February Bowmans Antiques Fairs 3rd/4th & 5th february 10am-5pm each day at Stafford County Showground, ST18 0BD. 3 day antiques fair with up to 350 stands. Free parking. For more details see www.antiquesfairs.com barn dance saturday 4th february
7.00pm for 7.30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge. Barn Dance with caller Eve Evans. No bar - bring your own. Tickets £8.00 to inc supper. (Sorry no under 16s). For more information, call Val Webb on 01785 713284. National trust staffordshire upcoming talk tuesday 14th february
2:30pm at Walton Village Hall, Stafford. An illustrated talk on China’s Ancient and Modern Wonders by Ray Sturdy. It will be an intriguing mix-ture of traditional and modern life. Ray will introduce us to China’s stunning scenery, vast rivers, bustling cities, many ornate palaces and at Xian the amazing Terracotta Warriors. Admission: Members £4, Visitors £4.50. Penkridge Flower Club Monday 20th February
7:30pm in the Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane. Please join us for a relaxing evening watching Alison Glover from Nuneaton as she demonstrates at least 5 Flower Arrangements-her theme for the evening is “You Never Know”. Her arrangements will be raffled off (tickets 50p). Light refreshments and Sales Table. Visitors very welcome - £5 at the door. For further details, please ring Margaret on 01785 712113 or Marie on 01785 715445. specialist valuation day with lockdales auctioneers monday 27th february
11:30am-3:30pm at The Premier Suite, Cannock (WS11 1BJ). FREE expert valuations. Also willing to buy if you are looking to sell! Free parking on-site subject to availability. For more details visit, www.lockdales.com To feature an event in the March edition of The Penkridge Advertiser, please contact one of our team via email at info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk before 10th February 2017.
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Special Antiques and Collectables Valuation Event with Lockdales Auctioneers A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area.
The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on
Monday 27th February, 11.30am to 3.30pm, at The Premier Suite, Danilo Road, High Green, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BJ (free car parking on-site subject to availability).
There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, pens jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, vintage toys & models, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & de-activated weapons. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you.
These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we later sold on behalf of the owners for over £75,000. One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag believed to have been carried by the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. This was featured on television, and in newspapers nationwide. Sold for £2800 as a speculative item, the feeling was strong overall that the story behind the flag is true. It was nice to handle a topical item such as this. (Coins of Richard III do very well also!)
Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available.
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Cannock Friends of St Giles Raise money for Hospice Cannock Friends of St Giles were thrilled to be able to present a cheque for £3,000 to the Hospice over the Christmas period. Chairman Janette Arrowsmith, secretary Lyn Williams and Treasurer Trish Mellor presented the cheque to Lynn Hunter, a member of the Nursing Team and Jane Mogford, Deputy Clinical Lead when they visited the Hospice during the Christmas period for one of their volunteering visits. Jane and Lynn were extremely grateful to Cannock Friends for such a large donation; although the Cannock group is small they continue to be very active in promoting and supporting St Giles – work they have done since the Hospice first opened over 30 years ago. £1,000 of that total was raised by the Rotary Club of Cannock at a golf day; the remainder was made up of other donations to the Friends’ Group along with monies raised by the committee at several events including coffee mornings, sales and also from their entry into the Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke’s Church, Cannock.
£3,000 will help the Hospice to provide many services: for example £1,000 will run the day hospice for one day enabling up to 10 patients to receive specialist care and support whilst £500 will cover the cost of an admission to the In-Patient Unit [Compassus]. It is estimated that at least one third of the people living in its catchment area will have been touched by St Giles in one way or another, so the money raised by the community is being used to support other community members at a time in their lives when they are particularly vulnerable and in need of care. As always, Cannock Friends are extremely grateful to all those who enable them to make such donations to ensure the continued level of care is available to those who need it.
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Mark Bebbington Piano Recital Codsall Community Arts Festival
The Harding Trust and John Ireland Trust are kindly sponsoring this recital.
Wednesday 22nd March 2017 7:30pm at Codsall Community High School Beethoven: Sonata in C Minor OP.13 “Pathétique” Franck: Prélude, Choral et Fugue Liszt-Wagner: Liebestod from “Tristan Und Isolde” John Ireland: Sarnia - An Island Sequence Castelnuovo - Tedesco: Neapolitan Rhapsody “Piedigrotta” Codsall Community Arts Festival is very proud of its tradition of arranging annual recitals from some of the world’s top pianists. It is, therefore, extremely pleasing that the outstanding West Midlands based pianist Mark Bebbington has agreed to play in 2017. Mark has agreed to a pre-recital interview with the Birmingham Post’s Christopher Morley at 6:15pm, to which ticket holders are invited. He will also be signing copies of his CDs after the recital.
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Chase Arts for Public Spaces (CHAPS) The 500 bricks of the fourth and final phase of the mining memorial located in Hednesford were laid
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Bill Murdoch’s sons Michael, Andy, Sam and Gary
themselves for Bill Murdoch, who worked at Lea Hall; his sons Michael, Andy, Sam and Gary were the ones to lay the brick on behalf of the whole family. It was a very emotional time for them all. Bill Murdoch’s Brick
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Stafford Players’ Next Venture Is “Hindle Wakes” If you liked “Hobson’s Choice” you’ll love Stafford Players’ February production of “Hindle Wakes”. It’s writer Stanley Houghton was one of the Manchester school of playwrights who enlivened Edwardian theatre. He offers a progressive view of female independence considered scandalous at that time. The play is set in the fictional mill town of Hindle in Lancashire. Young mill hand Fanny and her employer’s son Alan are discovered to have enjoyed a dirty weekend together during the town’s Wakes Week, to the shock and horror of their respective families - especially as Alan is engaged to Beatrice, the daughter of his father’s boyhood friend. Both families put heavy pressure on the young pair to marry, but then Fanny makes a decision which surprises them all. The play takes an entertaining look at the double standards of morality applied to women and men in 1913. Perhaps the question today is - have things changed that much in the intervening years?
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Useful Numbers Emergency Services Police station (Non-emergency calls) National Gas Emergency National Grid Electrical Emergency
101 0800 111999 0800 404090
Health/Medical Care Penkridge Medical Practice Brewood Medical Practice Stafford General Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital Cannock Hospital New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
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