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Contents Win a 3 month membership at Gymophobics
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M.A.G. Group Home Services
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A Slow Walk from the Station by Beryl Holt
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An evening with Adam Henson
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Plumbits Stafford - Your one stop shop
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Kids puzzle page
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Home and Interiors: New year, New style?
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Carolyn Parker Optometrists
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Charity offers free life saving lessons in schools
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New beginnings
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Trefoil Guild Staffordshire Christmas Social Evening
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Climbers by Diarmuid Gavin
Stafford I.T Firm supports Staffordshire University
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What’s On
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Crossword puzzle
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Pets: The importance of brushing your dog’s teeth
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Codsall Community Arts Festival
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Sudoku puzzle
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Finance: A fresh financial start in 2016
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Motoring: Best small cars
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FSC Investments Ltd
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Useful Numbers
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Recipe of the month
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Welcome to the first edition of The Penkridge Advertiser for 2016. We would like to thank all of our readers for your support in 2015 and wish you all a very happy new year. This edition is packed with fantastic offers from some of the best businesses in the local area so don’t miss out this January! Is your new years resolution to get fit for 2016? If so then don’t miss out on the chance to win a 3 month membership at Gymophobics in Cannock. For more information and details on how to enter, see page 4. Don’t forget to submit your competition entries before Friday 29th January. Good luck!
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Win a 3 month membership at Gymophobics Cannock Gymophobics Cannock are proud to be part of the nationwide chain of Gymophobics inch & weight loss centres. Gymophobics have helped more than 200,000 women of all ages to improve their health, figure and wellbeing and we would love to help you to achieve the figure you deserve. We are run solely by women for the benefit of our lady members who can enjoy a wide range of services to include our resisted tension circuit, exercise classes, diet advice and vibration plate stations. Come and join us and find out why our 30 Minute Circuit is unique and so different from our competitors. We will tell you about the benefits that you can expect from just two or three 30 minute sessions each week. Why not visit our website where you can read what some of our members say. We are located at the Orbital Plaza in Cannock, situated right next to the Ramada Hotel with free designated parking for our customers. You will love the luxurious air conditioned feminine environment, relaxed coffee lounge and won’t fail to be impressed with the personal VIP attention we give our members. Most of our ladies lose a dress size in the first few weeks but
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A Long Slow Walk from the Station By Beryl Holt
In May 2014 Berkswich History Society published “Memories – Berkswich in the Great War. Whilst researching that book, it was discovered that Sir Arthur Grant was Commandant of Brocton Prisoner of War Camp and that he brought his family to live in Brocton. After much research, and assistance from Sir Arthur’s grandson Sir Archibald Grant, Beryl Holt, (Chairman of Berkswich History Society) has written a new book entitled “A Long, Slow, Walk from the Station”, which is the story of Brocton Prisoner of War Camp 1917 – 1919.
The book gives a fascinating insight into the lives of several thousand men who were detained in Staffordshire almost 100 years ago. This previously untold story adds greatly to our knowledge of life on Cannock Chase during the Great War. The book is available from Berkswich History Society Chairman, Beryl Holt. 53, Old Croft Road, Stafford, ST17 0NL. Tel 01785 665834. Cost £10 if collected, £12.50 to include package & postage.
Using original documents from the Imperial War Museum, the National Records of Scotland and Staffordshire Record Office together with many letters, newspaper reports and the unpublished diary of the Camp Commandant, the book recounts tales of the everyday life of prisoners, staff and local people, together with stories of strikes, escape (and recapture!), shootings and death. It is not all gloom and doom there are amusing anecdotes as well. It also describes the military background of the Commandant and tells how his family came to live at Brocton Hall, now Brocton Golf Club, and later at Brocton Leys just 10 minutes’ walk from Sir Arthur’s quarters on Cannock Chase.
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ISBN* 9780952724797. Other books published by Berkswich History Society. Memories – Berkswich in the Great War They Pulled our House Down – The Story of Baswich House. The Story of Berkswich Retold. Police Experiences - First Published in 1884. Tales from one of the first Staffordshire Police Officers.
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Charity offers free life saving lessons for classrooms across Staffordshire St John Ambulance urges schools to take up funding to help create a nation of lifesavers The nation’s leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance, is offering primary and secondary schools in Staffordshire free first aid lessons and teaching resources after receiving funding from the Department for Education to help young people develop traits such confidence, grit and community spirit.
Edward Timpson, Children and Families Minister, Department for Education said:
The Government’s Character Education grant will allow St John Ambulance to first aid train 100,000 young people in life saving skills, empowering them with the knowledge to help family, friends, or someone in the community when they need it the most.
‘We want young people to have the opportunity to develop a broader range of traits and skills, including first aid, so I’m delighted St John Ambulance are able to deliver training to thousands of young people with our £250,000 character grant.’
St John Ambulance is aiming to engage 30 schools in the West Midlands region and 600 nationally through the funding.
The Character Education grant is also being used by the charity to assist with its Big First Aid Lesson school resources – free termly first aid training videos available to schools with a live event in the summer term for schools to tune into. Last year the live event educated 198,000 students in classrooms up and down the country, learning skills such as how to treat an asthma attack or help someone with a severe bleed.
Wendy Human, Director of Charitable Initiatives and Training, St John Ambulance, said: ‘We know schools want their pupils to learn first aid but most of them don’t have the resource to teach it – this is the perfect opportunity for them to get life saving skills taught in the classroom. ‘First aid can boost confidence, develop integrity, encourage resilience, and inspire young people to be the difference in their communities. We believe that all pupils should have the chance to learn first aid and develop these skills. Our vision is that no one should suffer for a lack of trained first aiders, and the Character Education grant will help us take a big step in that direction.
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‘We are extending opportunity to all young people by equipping them, through a high-quality, rigorous curriculum, with the core knowledge and skills most valued by employers.
Schools are recommended to contact their local/regional St John Ambulance to find out how they can access the free schools training by calling 0121 237 3879 or emailing west-mids-training@sja.org.uk.
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An Evening with Adam Henson Fans of the countryside will be absolutely delighted to hear that Adam Henson, the popular television presenter and farmer will be visiting Codsall in the spring. He is one of the many high profile guests who will be presenting an evening of entertainment during the Codsall Community Arts Festival. The Festival will take place between 2nd March - 19th March 2016. More details will be released in the next few weeks and tickets will be on sale from February. Please visit our website to find out more. www.codsallartsfestival.org.uk www.facebook.com/CodsallArts Contact The Arts Festival on: 07852 200421 Registered Charity 1127064
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In the winter months, road users frequently find themselves travelling in dark conditions, requiring the use of their headlights. With the use of extra bright headlights such as Xenon becoming more common, drivers face an increased risk of being dazzled by other vehicles. This concern is validated by RoSPA, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, who estimate that over 40% of all road accidents occur in the hours of darkness. Driving in the dark can be even more hazardous for glasses wearers and drivers with sensitive eye conditions, as it can result in them becoming momentarily dazed and unable to adjust their focus on the road ahead. At Carolyn Parker Optometrists based in Penkirdge we understand that driving in these conditions can worry people. This is why we stock advanced technology such as Vista Mesh lenses. These help give your eyes added protection from glare, maximising your comfort while behind the wheel, minimising the effects of car headlights and ultimately reducing the potential for accidents.
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Climbers
By Diarmuid Gavin One of the first steps when you are creating a new
A relative of the kiwi fruit,
especially so when you are dealing with ugly fences
with pink tips and did a
garden is to disguise boundaries. This is
or concrete walls and it’s a job that you can do in
your garden at the earliest stages even when you
haven’t made big plans for an overall design or when the garden will be given over to the children for a
fantastic job of blending
the pink flying pod with its verdant background.
few years as a football field or trampoline carrier.
Climbers for north and
gardening - they help to melt the architecture of
here will be cold and dry in winter, and dry in
Climbing plants are the first thing in vertical
your home into your plot. They soften unsightly
features and create a super environment for wildlife. However they can take a bit of time and patience to get established.
And patience really is the key. Start off by
considering what you want the plant to do. Would you go for something like an ivy that is dependable, that will take all sorts of abuse and will grow even in dry
area and won’t be bothered by shade or do you want
east facing aspects. Conditions
summer so choose vigorous, deep rooting plants. • Hydrangea petiolaris (Climbing hydrangea)
• Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper) • Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Boston Ivy) • Vitis coignetiae (Crimson glory vine) • Clematis montana
• Hedera species (Ivies)
• Schizophragma hydranegoides ‘Roseum’ (Pink Japanes hydrangea Vine)
something like a beautiful rose to adorn the outside of
Climbers for south and west facing aspects
of choice – evergreen, deciduous, as well as flowering
warm conditions.
your cottage in the Cotswolds? There’s a vast amount and fruiting. But the trick is to understand the type of conditions that they love.
Often climbers will be panted as the base of a wall where the concrete and foundations suck in any
available water. Be aware of this and remember that
a new plant going into the ground is going to be a bit stressed. It’s coming to you from perfect nursery
conditions where its every needs are tended to and your
Suitable for more tender plants requiring moist and • Actinidia kolomikta
• Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’ (Golden hops) • Wisteria sinensis
• Clematis armandii (evergreen clematis) • Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’ • Jasminum officinale
• Passiflora caerulea (Passionflower) • Vitis vinifera (Grape vine)
environment might be in some way inhospitable. So
Shrubs that can be wall trained
new plant in on a bamboo cane from about eight inches.
• Fremontedendron ‘California Glory’
rather than planting right up against the wall, lead your Taking time to prepare the soil is important no matter what you are planting - dig in plenty of god organic
manure if possible. And water liberally in the first month especially if you are planting at this time of the year. Read on to see the list of useful plants. My own
favourites include an Ivy called Buttercup which is a
small almost golden yellow leaf, lilac wisteria, abutilon which is more of a wall shrub and of course that
wonderful woodland escapee honeysuckle. My star plant at Chelsea last year was Actinidia kolomikta.
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this climber has green leaves
• Abutilon
• Chaenomeles (Flowering quince) • Pyracantha • Magnolia Fragrant
• Rosa ‘Zepherine Drouhin’ • Rosa ‘New Dawn’
• Trachelospermum jasmonoides (Star jasmine, half hardy)
• Lonicera pericylmenum (Honeysuckle)
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What’s On... Regular Events PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB
WORK CLUB
penkridge rainbow club
Every 3rd Monday of the month
2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month
Every wednesday
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. Details– Margaret 01785 712113 or Marie 01785 715445.
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.
penkridge pre school Every Mon, tues & thurs morning
Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.15am - 12.15pm in term time at the Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. An early years playgroup for children aged 2-5 years. Funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds available. Find us in Room 13 at the Haling Dene Centre. For more info call Kelly on 07900 684 277. 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. bowls club
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.
every Monday
2pm to 4pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre. STAFFORDSHIRE CORPS OF DRUMS Monday Evenings
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
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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
pinfold pink
4th wednesday of the month
stay and play
every 3rd tuesday of the month
air cadets 2415 Penkridge Squadron
penkridge parkinsons uk support group
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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brewood singers
baby bounce & rhyme
Every thursday
Every friday
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-10:30am at Penkridge Library. Songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents. Free admission. Term Time Only.
women’s institute
BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB
Every 3rd thursday of the month
EVERY FRIDAY
7:45pm to 10pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 712676. Come along and join in.
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.
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.
Clive Barks BASS Baritone and Friends with the churnet valley male voice choir Friday 22nd January
7pm for 7:30pm at Couture, Newport Road, Stafford. Charity concert in aid of the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice. £15 tickets. Finger buffet included. Tickets available from Stafford Friends Group Secretary 01785 226788 or Group Chair 01785 226866.
PRESENT
Clive Barks
society of recorder players south staffs branch
Bass Baritone
with
every 2nd saturday of the month
1pm - 3pm at the Brewood British Legion. 7 games for less than £5. Tea and coffee available. All are welcome.
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
yoga classes
midlands chorale
Every thursday
designated saturdays
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.
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.
daytime bingo Every thursday
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
Penkridge youth CHESS CLUB Every saturday
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
January 2016
Charity Concert IN AID OF
(with finger buffet)
The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice on
Friday, 22nd January 2016 at Couture Newport Road, Stafford ST16 2EZ
7:00pm for 7:30pm Tickets £15.00 each
Available from: Stafford Friends Group Secretary 01785 226788 or Group Chair 01785 226866
FREE Singing Workshop Saturday 23rd January
9:30am-2pm at Lichfield Cathedral School Learn how to sing choral music in Lichfield Cathedral. Includes vocal training, sport activities and lunch is provided. Open to boys aged 6-11 and girls aged 9-13. Call 01543 306168 to book your place. Carers Hub Tuesday 26th January
2:00pm - 4:00pm at Penkridge Library. Drop-in. Free. No booking required. the chase golf club presents Ron atkinson and comedian bob webb Friday 29th January
whist drive every saturday evening
7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, Tildesley Close, Penkridge. New members welcome. Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.
Every Thursday
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!
& Friends
The Churnet Valley Male Voice Choir
January
7:30pm for 8pm at The Chase Golf Health Club & Spa. Join us for an evening with Ron Atkinson plus Comedian Bob Webb. Tickets are £30 per head including one course meal. Dress code is ‘Lounge Suit’. For tickets and more information, contact 01785 712888 (ext 223) or email events@thechasegolfclub.co.uk
Reading Group Thursday 7th January
2:30pm - 3:30pm at Penkridge Library. Read and talk about books. Suitable for ages 16+. Free. New members welcome. No need to book.
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ALL THIS FOR LESS Affordable prices THAN 70p PER DAY No joining fees No long term commitment Free inductions Open 7 days a week Use 4 leisure centres for 1 great price Free health checks and fitness programmes
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CALL US TODAY! Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre 01922 417790 Codsall Leisure Centre
01902 844032
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01785 714152
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Present an evening with
Ron Atkinson Plus Comedian Bob Webb
Join us on Friday 29th January 2016 7.30pm for 8pm Tickets ÂŁ30 per head includes one course meal
Chicken on creamy mash served with garden peas & chips
Dress Code: Lounge Suit For all bookings and enquiries contact 01785 712888 ext 223 or email events@thechasegolf.co.uk
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Fully insured and licensed Well equipped, modern facilities to make your pets holiday an enjoyable one. We cater for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice & other small pets. Out of hours drop off and collection can also be arranged. We provide a door to door service if you prefer.
MICRO-CHIPPING SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE for your Cats, Dogs and Rabbits for just £10 on site with discounts for multiple pets. Home service also available!
Find us opposite the Gailey entrance to Rodbaston on the A449.
J STURGESS ROOFING
Tel: 01785 713560 Mob: 07779 291524 Email: jam@penkridgeroofing.co.uk Web: www.penkridgeroofing.co.uk We have been providing roofing solutions for commercial and privately owned properties for over 20 years, building our business upon word of mouth recommendation.
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Make Your Will
Single Wills only £80 per person (+ VAT). Mirror Wills for couples, £75 per person (+ VAT).
A home visit at a convenient time. For more information & appointments call:
0845 678 7010 Visit our website:
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We believe everyone should have someone to turn to. That’s why we’re here for: • Dementia • Complex Needs • Respite for Carers Because no one should have no one. ageuk.org.uk/southstaffs 01785 788 481
LOCAL BUSINESS BASED IN PENKRIDGE You nominate your own Executors, typically your family. Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Will Storage, Estate Planning and Guardianship Trusts. Protected by Professional Indemnity Insurance. Goodwills Legal Services Ltd. Members of the Society of Will writers. Legal Services Ltd
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Joinery that truly measures up
Great Value! Great Service! www.cowchmy.co.
Established 1993 by Barry & Hazel Hicks Here at Joinery (Stafford) Ltd we manufacture bespoke windows, doors, staircases, conservatories and barn conversions plus repairs and restoration for listed buildings and heritage work. Call us on 01785 242 337 to arrange a free initial survey and quote Joinery (Stafford) Ltd Tilcon Avenue, Stafford, ST18 0YJ www.joinersinstafford.co.uk joinerystafford@hotmail.co.uk
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Call Simon for a FREE no obligation quote Tel: 01785 715817 Mob: 07828 127792 Email: abickford079@aol.com
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Cannock Heating & Plumbing can replace your boiler with a modern, cost effective combination or sealed system boiler. Our experience, professionalism and reputation is your guarantee of the best possible service. When it comes to heating and plumbing, trouble free installations, repair and servicing doesn’t have to be a pipe dream!
• Specialists in the installation of combination boilers. • Approved Vaillant combination boiler servicing. • 7 year boiler guarantee with an option to extend to 10 years. • Range of spares, repairs and servicing. • Gas Safe Registered No: 11814 • Landlords certificates issued. • Established over 30 years. Installations - Maintenance - Breakdowns • 24 Hour answering service. A.C.O.P. Approved. Registered & Approved for Unvented System Installations.
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QUALITY WINDOWS | DOORS | CONSERVATORIES | PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Local, family run business • Complete design service • Repairs and maintenance on all windows and doors • Well established for over 30 years. “We pride ourselves on the quality of our after sales service and can provide a list of satisfied clients.”
24HR LOCKSMITH SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE
Call for a free no obligation quote today:
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Rugeley Fireplaces & Stoves
WINDOWS
01889 574 022
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Parking at Service Area 10, RUGELEY, WS15 2BY Fireplace Specialists Since 1989 Keeping You Warm For 26 Years
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3 FOR 2 ON ALL REAL WOOD SHUTTERS * available ON ORDERS PLACED BEFORE the end of JANUARY 2016 *Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
Your local blinds & shutter company
Hello! I’m Gary Chambers, owner of The Blinds and Shutter Company based in Penkridge.
Gary Chambers
Your local, friendly, family company providing the widest range of plantation shutters and window blinds in the area.
Book an appointment with Gary & the team today on 01785 596012 or visit www.theblindsandshuttercompany.co.uk
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Ken Price & Son (Cheadles Garage) Limited All vehicles serviced & repaired M.O.T’s Petrol, Diesel & E.C.U Diagnostics Air conditioning service Tests, Re-gas Tyres & Exhausts at competitive prices Collection & delivery available Tel: 01785 713799 Email: ian@kenpricegarage.co.uk www.kenpricegarage.co.uk
Tel/Fax: 01785 712203 Stafford Road, Penkridge, Staffs, ST19 5AS
DP Plumbing & Heating Full central heating systems designed + installed Boiler upgrades + system controls Combination boilers all with 5 year warranty Underfloor heating Powerflushing central heating sytems Boiler breakdowns + servicing Registered gas + oil engineers Landlord certificates Gas fires + log burners Cookers + hobs Instantaneous hot water heaters Complete bathroom installations + wet rooms ALL BUDGETS CATERED FOR
Email: daveproud@tiscali.co.uk January 2016
aggregates, decorative gravels and bark to add texture and colour to your garden, drive or pond. • Local family run business
established over 20 years. • Local free delivery
Call for a free no obligation quote on 01785 660991 Brocton Business Park, Cannock Road, Brocton, Stafford, ST17 0SU www.rjgravels.co.uk
Contact Dave Proud on:
07885 778672 or 01785712637
• We have the perfect range of
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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
01785 08444 01785 01782 01543 01902
Councils South Staffordshire Council Staffordshire County Council Wolverhampton City Council
01902 696000 0300 1118000 01902 551155
Village Halls/Libraries Penkridge Library Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge Brewood Library Brewood Jubilee Hall Bishop’s Wood Village Hall Dunston Village Hall
01785 01785 07412 01902 01902 07544 01785
Travel Travel Line National Rail Enquiries
087120022 33 08457484950
712300 770924 257731 715444 572757 307999
712916 714157 089546 850087 851303 924546 715833
Schools Wolgarston High School, Penkridge Penkridge Middle School
01785 78840 01785 355545
Brewood Middle School Marshbrook First School, Penkridge St Michaels First School, Penkridge St Leonards School, Dunston Princefield First School, Penkridge St Dominic’s High School St Marys Primary School, Brewood St Marys & St Chad’s First School St Marys School, Wheaton Aston Castle House School, Newport Chase Grammar School Vernon Lodge Preparatory School
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Help Lines Samaritans Child Line RSPCA Citizen’s Advice Bureau Jobseeker Direct Crimestoppers Charity (Non-Emergency Calls)
08457909090 0800 1111 0300 1234555 01785 258673 0800 100 900 0800 555 111
Places of Worship St Marys R C Church, Brewood St Michaels Church, Penkridge St Johns Church, Bishops Wood St Mary’s & St Chad’s Church of England
01902 01785 01902 01902
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WINGS UK AIRPORT TRANSFERS
GOING ON HOLIDAY? Exclusive transport. No sharing. Built on reliability. Book your Airport Transport now. Let the professionals take care of you. Save on fuel/parking/asking family/friends to turn out at unsocialable hours. Your holiday starts when we pick you up at your door. Private and friendly, 24 hour service. All UK Airports and Seaports catered for.
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BG ElectricS Ben Grimley Electrician • New/additional lighting • Repairs • Consumer units
• New installations • Rewires • Extra sockets
P enkville Cars Penkridge
AIRPORT TRANSFERS DAYS/NIGHTS OUT LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE CONTRACT HIRE COURIER SERVICE
Tel: 07917 193937 or 01785 598355 8 Kenilworth Close, Penkridge, ST19 5HA Email: bgelectrics@outlook.com
TREE AND HEDGE WORK Domestic and Commercial Grounds Maintenance
CALL
07535 641 043
or
01785 716 044
Staffordshire Building & Damp Proofing • Damp Proofing • Building Surveyors Reports • Rising Damp • Penetration Damp • Condensation
Free quotations Chris Jones Qualified and Insured
01785 713040 / 07885 971553
• Woodworm & Fungus Treatment • Chimney Rebuilds & Flooring • Land Drainage
For a free quotation, call Mark on:
07903 029768
FOR ALL ASPECTS OF ELECTRICAL WORK
M. Bissell
• Rewires • Fault finding • Emergency call outs
All Tree & Hedge Work Undertaken Full Public Liability & N.P.T.C. Qualified
ALL WORK CERTIFIED No job too big or small
TREES & HEDGES
• Additional sockets/lighting • Fuse boards
Call for a FREE Quote & Advice: 01785 824410 / 07968 421434
FOR A FREE QUOTE PLEASE CALL
Email: info@mattbisselltreework.co.uk
07961 899464 or 01785 261 647
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