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Contents New Store for Everything Skating!

Brunning & Price to renovate The Oakley

Health: Raynaud’s Phenomenon

What’s on at your local library in February

Cloudy2Clear Windows - Service with a smile

Community day in Codsall

FSC Investments: New year, new investments!

A stronger, braver & pinker 2016 with Race for Life 8 Local student wins place at Bowdoin College

Stafford Camera Club

Stafford Film Theatre gears up for Spring

What’s On

Plan your perfect family bathroom

Kids puzzle page

Join in the fun this Easter with Dene Dance School 17

Go walking, get talking, get fit for 2016!

Builders donation helps Penkridge First Responders 18

Garden: Feathered friends

Simple crossword puzzle

Useful Numbers

M.A.G. Group Home Services

Why choose Tettenhall College?

Portugal: Cruising on the Douro River

The Railway Tavern FC

Pets: How to look after your Dog’s Paws

Recipe of the month

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2016 Resolution to be Stronger, Braver, Pinker with Race For Life Staffordshire STAFFORDSHIRE women are being urged to get the New Year off to a great start by signing up now to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2016. The charity is calling on women of all shapes and sizes to show cancer who’s boss by choosing one of their events - Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy – and committing to take part in Pretty Muddy at Weston Park on April 30. Although many see January as the perfect opportunity to start a new chapter in terms of health and fitness, motivation can slip as the cold weather drags on. That’s where Race for Life comes in. The 5k and 10k events in Telford take place on Sunday, May 22, the 5k event in Wolverhampton will be on Wednesday, June 8, and Pretty Muddy at Weston Park will take place on Saturday, April 30. So women who sign up now will be creating their own compelling goal to aim for later in the year, when the warmer weather makes staying on the sofa less tempting. Emily Thompson, Cancer Research UK’s Staffordshire’s Event Manager, said: “Signing up to take part in Race for Life is a great way for women of all ages to commit to get a little more active. “Race for Life events are non-competitive. Taking part is not about being fit or fast and participants can choose to walk, jog, or run around the course. The atmosphere is incredibly supportive. “Pledging to take part, alongside thousands of like minded women, can be a great incentive to get fitter. Planning to raise money for life-saving research could prove more of a goal to get up and get moving than the usual New Year’s resolution to shift the post-Christmas pounds.” One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, but the good news is more people are surviving the disease now than ever before. Survival rates have doubled since the early 1970s. Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and marathon events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer sooner. Emily continued: “We’re delighted to be able to bring Pretty Muddy back to Weston Park as it’s a fantastic addition to our Race for Life family of events. It has all the fun and camaraderie of our much loved 5k and 10k

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Wolgarston Student Wins Place at Bowdoin College on Sutton Trust US University Programme Benjamin Hopkins, 17, from Wheaton Aston,

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College after participating in the Sutton Trust’s US Programme run in partnership with the US-UK Fulbright Commission.

Last summer, Ben was one of 150 students selected for a summer school in the US at either Yale University or the Massachusetts Institute of

Technology (MIT). They competed with over 1,600 applicants to win a place on the programme and spent a week living on campus and visiting a

number of other US universities. For over half of the students, this was their first trip to the US.

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delivered by the US-UK Fulbright Commission over a number of months before and after their US visit,

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forward to all the opportunities it will bring. I am immensely grateful to the Sutton Trust and the US-UK Fulbright Commission for their

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Stafford Film Theatre gears up for their Spring Season Make the short hop from Penkridge to Stafford and see the world on the big screen – that’s the promise Stafford Film Theatre is making as it gears up for the Spring season of 12 top-class movies.

Blanchett for her role in Carol (15), in which she appears with Rooney Mara, who has been nominated for the award for Best Supporting Actress. SFT is showing it on March 1st.

SFT, which is now in its 67th year of bringing the best in British and international cinema to the county town, has welcomed an increasing number of enthusiasts from Penkridge and district to its Tuesday-night presentations during the Autumn/Winter schedule.

But SFT – an independently funded organisation run by a committee of volunteers – prides itself on its more exotic and left-field presentations. Marshland (15), a critically acclaimed Spanish detective thriller, comes to the Gatehouse on February 23rd, while the quirky Iranian drama Taxi Tehran follows on March 8th.

Now it is extending that invitation again to the new season, starting on February 9th with Dame Maggie Smith, of Downtown Abbey fame, in the film adaptation of Alan Bennett’s novel and play, The Lady in the Van (Certificate 12A). There are more big names on February 16th when Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay star in 45 Years (Cert 15), a wonderfully acted drama about a marriage that lurches into crisis as the 45th anniversary looms. Rampling’s performance has seen her nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress. Up against her will be Cate

Later in the season there will be films from Estonia, Iceland and Italy. Memberships for the season cost £48 – or £4 per film – with a concessionary rate of £36 (£3 per film). Admission on the night is £5.75 (Concessions £4.75). Free parking is available at North Walls and the Gatehouse bar opens before each film. A full list of the Spring season presentations can be found on www.filmsinstafford.com

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Join in the fun this Easter with Dene Dance School We have successfully held 8 dance workshops over the last 4 years with children aged from 6-14. They learn 4-5 new routines during the week consisting of Hip Hop, Cheerleading, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Break Dancing, culminating in a small showcase for parents at the end of the workshop week. As well as dancing, the workshops also consist of dance based activities such as group choreography challenges. This enables the children to gain confidence and gives them the opportinity to make new friends amongst the group. The workshops are a great opportunity for children to interact with different ages and bring out the best of their dancing abilities. We encourage the children to mix with unfamiliar faces throughout the workshop so that everyone has a chance to be involved. Our aim is for the children to have as much fun as possible whilst learning challenging but fun new dance routines. All the staff here at Dene Dance School thoroughly enjoy getting to know the children’s different

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Builder’s donation to help Penkridge-based First Community Responders A regional builder has donated £1,000 to the Penkridge & District Community First Responders (CFRS) to help with their vital life-saving work. The charity, which operates in rural areas around Penkridge and Cannock, applied to Persimmon Homes West Midlands to become one of their monthly Community Champions. The project was overjoyed when it was chosen to receive the money as it will go towards essential car and liability insurances. Local donations and community groups provide around £3,000 a year to keep the CFRS volunteers on the road. The CFRS is the latest organisation to receive funding from the housebuilder. In total £24,000 will be donated by Persimmon Homes’ West Midlands region by March 2016. It is a slice of £750,000 that is being given away by the company nationally. Mike Tym, spokesman for CFRS, said: “Our volunteers drop everything to provide emergency care within their community immediately after a heart attack or life-threatening situation before any ambulances arrive. “Our volunteers regularly use CPR and defibrillators and the sooner resuscitation is available or a stroke identified the greater the chances of recovery.

From left, Community Responder Steve Wilde, Tim Brickley, director in charge of Persimmon Homes West Midlands and team co-ordinator Mike Tym.

“Because of patient confidentiality, it’s difficult to boast of success and people don’t necessarily realise the first people on scene may be volunteers so we don’t achieve a high profile that attracts funding. Therefore the support of companies such as Persimmon Homes is much needed and greatly appreciated.”

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Tim Brickley, director in charge of Persimmon Homes West Midlands, said: “We all know that the ‘golden hour’ is essential and the work of the community first responders is vital. It was an easy decision to support them in their work.

“West Midlands Ambulance Service prides itself on having excellent community schemes that are in place around the region. CFRs are vital in rural communities and it is without doubt that thanks to their efforts, dedication and actions, lives have been saved.”

“Persimmon Homes West Midlands has had a fantastic response to its Community Champions scheme and it is always a difficult choice from so many worthy causes. “If people were unsuccessful last month, we urge them to visit the Persimmon Homes website and to try again and hopefully they will become our next Community

Victoria Tufail, WMAS Community Response Manager for Staffordshire said: “This is great news and will undoubtedly help Penkridge and District CFRs continue to provide an excellent service to the local communities.

CFRs can be called upon to attend to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, strokes, falls and breathing problems amongst others. To find out more about the Community Champions scheme, visit www.persimmonhomes. com/charity

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It’s Magic! Tickets are sure to be in high demand when magician Paul Daniels and his lovely wife, Debbie McGee entertain us as part of Codsall Community Arts Festival. Touring the UK with their Intimate Magic Show, Paul and Debbie will be appearing – and possibly disappearing – at Perton Community centre on 12th March.

in the year of the centenary of her death, will be presenting Remember Edith Cavell. This performance will take place at Trinity Methodist Church on 10th March.

For those people who enjoy a compelling whodunit, the 2016 Festival will include Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest, which will be performed by the award winning Codsall Dramatic Society at Codsall Village Hall between 2nd and 5th March.

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Career Opportunities at the Oakley New Pub Restaurant opening April The Oakley in Brewood will be opening in April and are recruiting for friendly and enthusiastic people to join their team: Manager Nearer the opening we will be Assistant/Deputy Managers looking for bar/waiting and kitchen porter roles as well Head Chef as part-time cleaners and a Sous Chefs gardener/maintenance person. Chefs de Partie For more information, please visit www.oakley-brewood.co.uk or call us on 01244 333 115.

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Brunning and Price to renovate The Oakley, Brewood Having been empty and somewhat unloved for 8 or 9 years the Oakley had fallen into a very sorry state of repair; several overgrown fir trees had blown over and semi demolished one end of the building, the car park as it stood had become a field and the pond had become a green, toxic, lifeless hole at the foot of a moss laden, slightly subsiding, terrace. To add to the building’s woes, the inside was fire damaged as a result of what looks like either an arson attack or more likely an accidental fire created while thieves were cutting out the copper piping associated with the central heating system. No matter, at its heart this is still a magnificent characterful building and we are in the process of renovating the premises from top to toe, so as to sensitively create a pub restaurant with stunning elevated views over a large lake surrounded by mature trees and lovely countryside. As part of this process we will be installing a state of the art commercial kitchen, a new central bar and a fully overhauled and extended terrace. The overgrown trees, garden and surrounds are also having a very serious manicure, so the whole place should be refurbished, rejuvenated and ready to welcome discerning diners and drinkers for many years to come. The history of Oakley House, a mile east of Brewood village, is poorly recorded. It is unclear when it was built, but no building is shown on the First Edition 1” Ordnance Survey map of 1834. The first known occupier was John Augustus Shiel Bouverie who was living there in 1868. His life was remarkable, he fought legitimacy laws to gain his standing in the community and died in 1894, having risen from police constable in Ireland to J.P. and High Sheriff of Northampton, responsible for a substantial landed estate. The next known occupier of Oakley House was Thomas Harris, who was born in Brewood in 1859. He became president of both the Manchester Medical and Pathological Societies, but it is said that nearly every weekend he would return to Oakley House to tend his garden and greenhouses, rear his game and attend to the netting of the pond, which is still here today, but sadly no longer stocked with trout. Little is known of the history of Oakley House in the 20th century, or when it became a country club, but we do know that by 1984, Oakley Country Club was owned by Frank Gibbs who had two twin daughters, Vickie and Jackie, who were remarkable in that they both married members of the Deep Purple rock band. Oakley Country Club was clearly no traditional, conservative establishment. In an advertisement promoting Valentines

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night in 2009, it billed the evening as “House Music All Night Long”, featuring no less than five DJs in two rooms. Towards the end of its era, the club was advertising Thursdays as Singles/Divorced nights, Fridays as ‘Over 25’s”, and monthly soul and Motown night. Our plan is to turn the buildings into a large, traditionally furnished pub restaurant with open fires, wooden floors, rugs and stout oak beans. There will be a number of spacious, airy rooms and plenty more intimate nooks and crannies to squirrel away in if you’re so inclined, as well as a large terrace and gardens for a spot of al fresco dining on finer days. The large bar at the heart of the pub will carry a good selection of cask ales, a back bar shelf crammed with malts and gins and an extensive wine list, all sourced and selected by the management team. Our chef team will develop seasonal menus with a spine of freshly prepared, classic British dishes, complemented by more exotic influences from other parts of the world – in other words, modern British cooking. ‘’We are tremendously fortunate to have landed in such a beautiful part of the world, and when the pub has a new lease of life we very much look forward to playing our part at the heart of the community and becoming a welcome port of call for locals and visitors alike.’’ - Mary Willcock, Managing Director. Nearer the time of opening, we’ll be looking for lots of local ‘crew members’ to work in the bar, waiting, kitchen and maintenance roles. At present we would love to hear from anyone who would like to be involved within the management and chef teams. To apply, for any role, please send your CV with a covering letter telling us about you and what makes you tick to jan@brunningandprice.co.uk.

What’s on in February at your local library in the South Staffordshire area Staffordshire libraries continue to reach out to their communities with a host of events, activities and services for February.

Celebrate National Libraries Day at Your Library With an emphasis on fun and creating a buzz around libraries of all description, Saturday 6th February will round off a week of special celebrations held in local, public, academic and workplace libraries up and down the country. Join in by visiting Your Library and tweet about it with the hashtag #librariesday There will be events and displays at our libraries on the 6th February and in the week preceding to showcase all the wonderful things we offer at Staffordshire Libraries in support of the Society of Chief Librarians’ Universal Library Offers – Reading, Information, Health, Learning and Digital!

Brewood Library Children’s Activity Morning Including storytime, craft session and possibly a bear hunt around the library. Saturday 6th February 10am -12 noon at Brewood Library FREE ADMISSION

Codsall Library Museum on the Move: Now Wash Your Hands Exhibition. Visit the fascinating exhibition from the travelling museum, now back in Staffordshire. The exhibition asks the question – are we cleaner than our ancestors? The exhibits include: • History of soap and sewage • What makes us ill – meet the germs! • Experience a visit to the privy – but don’t look down the hole!! • Sit in a tin bath in front of the fire Sat 6th February, 10am-2pm. FREE ADMISSION.

Penkridge Library Story Time Craft and treasure hunt Saturday 6th February. 9:30am and 1pm at Penkridge Library. FREE ADMISSION.

Hands-on-Handmade – Learn new skills for a New Year! Why not come along to Codsall Library for a three week course for adults to inspire creativity, build design confidence and crafting skills and to take part in a sociable, friendly activity at Your Library? Crafts will include glass painting, decoupage and jewellery making and all items made can be taken home at the end of the course. No experience is necessary and all materials and equipment are provided by our qualified tutor, Lisa Westmorland.

Codsall Library 22nd, 29th February and 7th March 9:15am - 12:30pm £10 per course (That’s just £1 per hour!) Booking essential (adults only) – book early to avoid disappointment! Contact Codsall Library on (01902) 842764 for further information or to book a place or find us on Facebook or Twitter For more information on February’s events, National Libraries Day and activities available in the South Staffordshire area please visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries Or find us on Facebook and Twitter or contact: Brewood Library: 01902 850087 Codsall Library: 01902 842764 Penkridge Library: 01785 712916 Find our more about National Libraries Day at www.nationallibrariesday.org.uk or @Natlibrariesday or use #librariesday

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2.15pm - 4.15pm at Penkridge Library. Help & advice to find employment. Suitable for ages 16+. Free.

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.

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7.00pm -9.00pm at TS Superb - the Sea Cadet HQ, River Way, Stafford, ST16 3TH. Recruiting (15 yrs and upwards) new members (with or without experience) for our Drum, Flute, Bugle and Fanfare Sections. Contact 01902 850536 for info.

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

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.

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

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. Acton art society Every wednesday

every tuesday

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.

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. staffordshire shakespeare 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

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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.

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. craft group alternate wednesdays

10am-12 noon at Penkridge Library. Bring your own craft items that you are working on at home and finish them off while having a natter and a coffee. Free No need to book. Please contact the library on 01785 712916 for further information.

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6.30-7.30pm at Monckton Bar Penkridge, dancing in the dark with Glowsticks. All levels welcome, £5 per class which includes Glowsticks hire. For more info, call Nikki 07967 343728.

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! baby bounce & rhyme

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Every friday

Every thursday

10am-10:30am at Penkridge Library. Songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents. Free admission. Term Time Only.

8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall. Popular, forward looking, mixed choral group. For details on joining or bookings call Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.

BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB women’s institute

EVERY FRIDAY

Every 3rd thursday of the month

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.

7:45pm to 10pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 712676. Come along and join in. 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. daytime bingo Every thursday

1pm - 3pm at the Brewood British Legion. 7 games for less than £5. Tea and coffee available. All are welcome.

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

yoga classes

designated saturdays

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.

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. 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. 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. French Conversation Every Thursday

10am – 11am at Baswich Community Hall, Baswich Lane, Stafford. Get more out of

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Penkridge youth CHESS CLUB Every saturday

February Stafford Garden Society Monday 1st February

7.30 p.m. at Stafford Hockey & Cricket Club, Riverway. The speaker today is Jack Willgoss on ‘The Wonderful World of Perennial Violas’. Why not come along and listen to interesting speakers on the first Monday of the month throughout winter. Children’s Activity Morning Saturday 6th February

10am -12 noon at Brewood Library. Including storytime, craft session and possibly a bear hunt around the library. FREE ADMISSION. Craft and treasure hunt Saturday 6th February

9:30am and 1pm at Penkridge Library. FREE ADMISSION. Stafford Players presents who’s afraid of virginia wolf? tuesday 9th february - saturday 13th february

The production will take place in the Malcolm Edwards Theatre (MET) at Stafford Gatehouse at 7:30pm. Tickets are £9 (£8 concessions) and are available from the box office, 01785 619080 or online at www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk It should be noted that this production contains strong language and adult themes so is not suitable for anyone under 16. A Barn Dance (Eve Evans caller) Saturday 13th February

7pm for 7:30pm start at The Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge. Tickets £8.00 to include supper. (No bar, bring your own). Tickets available from Val, 01785 713284. family craft fair

11:30am-12:30pm at Penkridge Library. Chess coaching for juniords.This is a serious chess club. Chess sets are permanently available for use, during library opening hours. On Saturdays there will be coaching, internal competitions and matches arranged with suitable local opposition. For more info email, Alan Ruffle, aa.chess@btopenworld.com

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11am-3pm at Wheaton Aston Village Hall, (ST19 9NP). Craft stalls, vintage vocalist Sarah Raymond, face painting, raffle and tea & homemade cakes served in vintage china. In aid of Wheaton Aston Community First Responders Scheme.

March Monday 7th March

7.30pm. at Stafford Hockey & Cricket Club, Riverway. Talk by Alun & Jill Whitehead on ‘Hidden Gardens of Herefordshire’. Alun & Jill specialise in Irises and will be bringing plants for sale. Enquiries to Beryl, 01889 582645.

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“The walks have introduced me to new areas. I have learned routes which I would not have known otherwise and made new friends along the way.”

We also run a programme of seated exercise and Extend classes offering gentle exercise to music followed by refreshments. For more information contact Sue Blower on 01785 788472. You can access the current programme on our website www.ageuk.org.uk/southstaffs or we can post out if you have no access to the internet. For more information from Walking for Health – www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

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