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Contents Record Numbers Attend Christmas Market

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Penkridge Middle School meet Michael Rosen

34

Cloudy 2 Clear Windows

7

Streets of Penkridge puzzle

36

Wolgarston High School - Children in Need 2017

8

It’s New Year and time for a New You with Adlington 39

What’s On at Your Local Library in January

12

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Stafford Lions Flush with Pride!

42

Slimming World Penkridge

14

Cannock and District Soroptimists

45

Staffordshire Laser Tattoo Removal Clinic

16

National Trust Staffordshire

47

Gymophobics Cannock

18

Stafford Camera Club

48

South Staffordshire Leisure

20

What’s On

The Chase Health Club & Spa

22

Penkridge W.I. Meeting Update

52

Recipe of the month

23

Vehicle Crime Prevention Tips

54

Break Your Bad Beauty Habits

24

Sudoku puzzle

58

Penkridge Civic Society

27

Marshbrook receives Commendation

58

Crossword puzzle

28

Useful Numbers

62

The Dog Groomer

32

Health and Wellbing feature

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A Medley of Music - Codsall Arts Festival

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Record Numbers Attend Christmas Market Organisers of Penkridge Victorian Christmas Market announced today that they had record numbers attend their annual event on Sunday 27th November. Thousands of people flocked to the event, with organisers saying it was the busiest Christmas Market they’ve ever seen.

Matt Williams, Manager of Penkridge Market said: “We were absolutely delighted by the turn out on Sunday. The car park was full and the Market was heaving with people for the whole duration of the event. We made some significant changes in 2015 and changed the day of the event from a Friday evening to a Sunday afternoon and it seems to have paid dividends. This year the event ran from1pm – 7pm, which we hoped would suit families more and it obviously worked wonders.”

gifts for Christmas and it’s a great way for them to support small, local businesses too.”

The Market itself was also bigger this year, with more stall holders than ever before and additional entertainment including a classic car rally. There was also plenty to keep the children amused, with a Fun Fair, Father Christmas, Punch and Judy and even a fire juggler!

The stall holders also got into the festive spirit, dressing in Victorian costumes and decorating their stalls. Prizes were given out on the day to Nicky Williams and Paul and Julia Baker for Best Costumes, whilst the ladies at Banyan Tree (Ann Fulford and Jane Sutherland) won the prize for Best Decorated Stall.

The annual event, which has been running on the Market site for over 7 years, is held at the end of November each year.

But if you missed this year’s event, you will be pleased to hear that there is a Fine Food and Craft Market on Saturday 16th December, where there will be a wide selection of craft stalls, plus tasty food and drink.

Markets will also take place every Wednesday and Saturday leading up to Christmas and there will even be a Market on 23rd December, for those of you who have left your Christmas Shopping until the last minute!

The Macmillan Healing Voices Choir attended the event for the first time, singing traditional Christmas Carols, getting everyone in the Christmas spirit.

Matt continued: “There was a lovely atmosphere and it was great to see the Market full of independent stalls, bursting with local crafts and produce. People love to find unique

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Wolgarston High School Children in Need 2017 On Friday 17th of November Wolgarston High

School took part in fundraising for Children In Need.

It held a non-uniform day to raise money for the

charity as well as its annual bake sale held in the

library. Mr Wood (Catering Manager) and his team made and sold Pudsey shortbread biscuits too.

“Thank you ever so much for all of your support

today, we couldn’t have done it without you. You have been so kind donating, creating cakes and

taking part in activities,” said Mrs Dodd (Teacher of PE and House Leader Himalayas).

“ I think it is great that as students we are given the opportunity to take part in events like these,” said

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Roseblade and Prabjodh Deol (Year 9 students) for helping to set up and run the stall,” said Miss Roberts (Learning Resources Centre Administrator).

Our fundraising total From our bake sale and Pudsey biscuits is £234.47.

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What’s on at Your Local Library in January New Year! Why not join Your Library?!

£2 per person (Booking essential). Please contact Penkridge Library for more information or to book a seat via the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000.

Joining the Library opens you and your child up to a world of possibilities and it is FREE. From books, computers, FREE Wi-Fi to local history resources, Your Library has a host of fabulous services and exciting events for you.

News from Brewood Community Library Unless specified there is no need to book the activities listed. All activities are for adults unless the activity specifies it is for children. Call 01902 850087 for details.

Libraries have always been great places to go; they are free, safe and impartial spaces, where everyone is welcome. Come in and meet us!

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Tues 9th-Mon 15th January National Obesity Awareness Week

computers or to get online • Bus passes • Printing • Scanning • Photocopying • Local studies and Family History with FREE access to Ancestry! • Events and activities for all The above are just a few examples of what you will find at the library, but there is a lot more on offer.

Find out more about Staffordshire Libraries by visiting www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries

“Stories from the Green Cathedral” – An Evening with local author Dale Parnell” Come along to Penkridge Library to hear Dale read some of his acclaimed short stories.

The Green Cathedral was self-published in July 2017, and is a collection of seven short stories that each pose a ‘what if?’ question. In ‘Rain’, Great Britain has had none stop rain for twenty years, and one journalist wants to find out why. In ‘The Jewellery Box’ a heartbroken woman finds redemption in a gift from a second-hand shop owner. And in ‘Photographs’ a young man finds his moral compass when confronted by a group of people stealing all the things he won’t.

Dale is originally from Norwich, and has lived in Staffordshire for almost twenty years. The Green Cathedral is his first book.

Thurs 4th January - 3.15-4.15pm Reading Group. Read and talk about books. Books supplied by the Library. Free.

Wed 10th & 24th January - 2pm-4pm Craft Club. 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.

Thurs 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Jan - 11am-12noon Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions. £5 minimum donation. Booking required, please contact the Library on 01902 850087.

Fri 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Jan - 10am ‘Brewood Walk and Talk’ – Free. A great way to get more exercise and improve your health. Part of the Health Watch Walk Scheme. For all ages. Please arrive 15 mins early if it is your first walk. Car parking at library, meet outside Library.

Mon 29th Jan - 7pm “Let’s win (Brewood) Best Kept Village Again” This year; your Committee will give a small presentation all about BKV, what it is, how judged, etc. All ideas welcomed. Do come and find out! Light refreshments provided, all welcome.

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Losing 3st 7lb has changed my life!

Says Woman of the Year Jo Graham Jo Graham was crowned one of Penkridge’s

Slimming World ‘Women of the Year’ 2017 thanks

to her life-changing weight loss and is now excited for 2018!

Jo from Penkridge, has lost an impressive 3st 7lb in just over a year, and was chosen by her fellow

slimmer’s as the most inspiring female slimmer in her group.

Jo who has gone from a dress size 18-20 to a 14

says: “When I started out I never dreamt I’d be able

to achieve all that I have. Losing the weight has made

Before

such a big difference – it’s changed my life. My health

“The biggest change I have found is how I feel about

is better, I have more energy and I’m much happier

my clothes. I had reached a point before joining

now – I definitely feel more comfortable in my own

slimming world that I started to avoid social occasions

skin.”

that required me to get dressed up and buying clothes was something I hated. Now, I have cleared out the

She joined Slimming World in September 2016 after

wardrobe and filled it with new clothes that make me

becoming increasingly unhappy with her size. “I never

feel fantastic and I love that feeling of being able to go

lost my baby weight after having my daughter 8 years

into any shop and try anything I like the look of. Getting

ago and I felt miserable. My every day clothes, going

positive compliments from friends and family is such

out clothes and my work uniform was uncomfortable

and it really depressed me. I tried lots of different diets but they usually left me feeling hungry or miserable –

more so. 2018 is going to be fantastic.. it’s the year of new slinky dress!”

different, I never have to miss out and I don’t have to get hung up on weighing and measuring everything I

eat. My family and friends are all amazed by how much I can eat and still lose weight. I still eat many of the

Clare Johnston, who runs three sessions in Penkridge, says: “I’m so proud of Jo. She’s a fantastic

ambassador for Slimming World and what she’s

same meals that I did before I started losing weight,

achieved is nothing short of incredible! She’s a huge

like spaghetti Bolognese, curries and roast dinners.

inspiration to everyone in our group and I hope she

Now I just prepare and cook them differently – and

inspires other women – and men – in Penkridge to

they taste so much better. I’ve picked up lots of new

change their lives in the same way.”

healthy recipes from the other members at my Slimming World group, too.”

The Penkridge Slimming World groups are held every Monday at the Haling Dene Centre in Penkridge,

“I know a lot of people worry about joining a slimming

5:30pm and 7:30pm and every Tuesday at the Peace

from the first moment I walked into my Slimming World group I felt comfortable though, and the support I’ve

a confidence boost and learning to accept them, even the big 40 and I am looking forward to celebrating in a

or both, in fact. With Slimming World it’s completely

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memorial Hall in Penkridge at 7:30pm. To join or find out more call Clare Johnston on 07540 230 320.

received from my consultant Clare and the group has been amazing. I look forward to going each week.”

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The clinic has 5* google reviews as well as some great customer feedback. For a free quotation, contact Chris Turner on 07851 709463 or email, staffordshireltrclinic@outlook.com You can also keep up to date with Staffordshire Laser Tattoo Clinic on Facebook and Instagram. www.staffordshireltrclinic.co.uk

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Gymophobics

Putting the ‘Personal’ in Personal Training So far Gymophobics has helped more than 200,000 women of all ages and sizes to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing, and they would love to help you achieve the figure you deserve. They offer a wide range of services includinh their resisted tension workout, exercise classes, diet advice and vibration plate stations.

The luxurious air-conditioned, feminine environment, relaxed coffee lounge and VIP attention given to all members ensures that Gymophobics is like no gym you have been to before. Instructors are constantly on the circuit ensuring technique and programmes are spot on, and they work closely with all ladies during their weight loss journey, offering help and advice whenever needed and reviewing their progress every three weeks. The layout of the gym also allows for socialising with the coffee lounge near the group exercise area. Members are encouraged to meet up outside of their workouts and Gymophobics has helped form hundreds of friendships over the years.

All centres are totally female-run, with Jane managing the Cannock facility, and Layla at Aldridge. All members of staff have undergone intensive training at Gymophobics Training Academy in Stafford and are fully insured. Not only are the workers highly trained, but the equipment is top-of-the-range, with a 10-station air circuit allowing members to enjoy a resisted tension workout. The trademark for their workout enables members to get fast inch-loss results.

Gymophobics has created a safe-haven for ladies to enjoy a silky smooth air-resistance workout programme that doesn’t include any clunky weights or hydraulics. The machines are easier on the joints and results are quicker than laborious, lengthy cardio workouts. Gone are the days where you need to spend hours sweating it out; the Gymophobics concept proposes that members work through a whole-body workout in just 30 minutes and do so two or three times a week for fantastic changes. Most ladies drop a dress size in the first few weeks but a personal but a personal assessment will help determine your results and an estimate as to how long they will take to achieve.

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If your New Year’s Resolution is to shape up or lose weight and you feel you need support to achieve this then Gymophobics is the place for you. Membership gives you unlimited access to a friendly and relaxed gym with no mirrors and no men where no-one is judged for shape, size or age. There is also unlimited fitness classes which are fun and varied; access to all of the qualified instructors who are there for help and support whenever needed;dietary advice and personal programmes designed specifically for each individual member to achieve their personal goals; personal progress reviews every three weeks; ample free parking right next to the centre; and a gym open 7 days a week: Mon & Wed 8:30am-8pm, Tues & Thurs 9am-7:30pm, Fri 9am-6:30pm and Sat & Sun 8:30am12pm.

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There are 4 leisure centres which include Cheslyn Hay, Codsall, Penkridge and Wombourne and you can join any one and use the other 3 sites for no extra charge.

Memberships are flexible and affordable with prices starting from just £20 per month which gives you access to all areas including the gyms, a huge range of exercise classes, swimming pools, toning suites and the indoor cycling studios. Plus as a member you can request a FREE health check and personal fitness programme to get you on track.

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Local Health Club ready to help you to achieve your New Year’s Resolution!

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.

With our team of expert Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Physiotherapists and Nutritionists, let us help you reach your goals in 2018!

The Chase doesn’t just provide a gym but an experience. Whether it’s a class in 1 of our air conditioned studios, or the gym which is fully fitted with state of the art ‘life fitness’ equipment & extensive functional training area,

or enjoy our heat experience to chill out and relax in the sauna, steam room, tranquillity room, and ice therapy. Our café bar provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a coffee with friends old or new, a post workout protein shake, a bite to eat or simply take advantage of our free Wi-Fi. Nikki Bailey joined The Chase with a personal target to lose weight for a friend’s wedding. Nicky says that “mind set and support network are key” to achieving your goals but admits that without the help of our fitness team she would not have achieved her goal.

is so friendly and approachable.

I have never been a member of a gym (and I have joined a lot) with such a community feel. People I have never spoken to stop me in the changing rooms to talk about my transformation. All the instructors are there to help, and nothing is too much trouble for any of them. It’s a great gym with a great team and you really feel like part of the family.”

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Recipe of the month Protein Packed Greek Yoghurt Brownie Bites Deciding to embrace healthy eating is a pretty big step so if you’ve got that far, well done. The tricky part is figuring out what to eat. Sure, you can stock up on diet shakes and steamed veggies, but you can only go so far before the binge cravings break through! So we have a deliciously tempting recipe, packed with protein to keep you feeling fuller for longer - and bursting with chewy, chocolatey, nutty goodness. Made with Greek yoghurt, you can leave out the fat but still get a rich and beautifully textured brownie.

Ingredients

1. Preheat the oven to 175C. Line a medium sized shallow baking tray with baking paper.

Makes 10-12 brownies • 130g self-raising flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 100g dark chocolate, broken into small chunks • 100g dates, pre-soaked, pitted and chopped • 70g cocoa powder • 200g Greek yoghurt (either full fat or low fat) • 75g chopped nuts (optional)

2. In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients until evenly blended.

3. Melt dark chocolate by placing in a glass bowl, over hot water.

Stir regularly until evenly melted. It should be smooth and glossy.

4. Allow chocolate to cool slightly, and then blend in Greek yoghurt. Whip through until a light, fluffy texture is achieved.

5. Combine chocolate mixture with flour, and add dates. Mix everything together gently until even.

6. Pour into baking tray, and decorate with chopped nuts if using them. As a nut-free alternative, you can add dried fruit or chocolate chips.

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, and check with a knife. The brownie cake should be soft and slightly sticky, but firm to the touch.

8. Allow to cool, before cutting into portions.

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Beauty Break Your Bad Beauty Habits It’s the start of another new year, which means that there has never been a better time to leave your bad beauty habits behind.

Bad Beauty Habit 1 - Sleeping with your make-up on Never, no matter how tired you are, go to bed with any trace of make-up still on your face.

Mascara that hasn’t been removed will quickly dry-out your eyelashes, making them brittle and weak. Last night’s foundation will clog your pores, leaving you prone to nasty break-outs.

The Solution - Establish a cleansing routine Make cleansing your face a priority. Dedicate 15 minutes in the evening to your skin: cleanse, tone, moisturise and apply your face and eye creams.

Always keep a pack of cleansing wipes next to your bed, so that if you return home after a big night out you can still attempt to remove some of your make-up.

Bad Beauty Habit 2 - Using heat stylers on your hair every day If you straighten, curl or blow dry your hair every day you will be causing damage to your tresses that could result in split ends, dried-out lengths and dulllooking locks.

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The Solution - Try something new Try a new style - maybe sweep your hair up, or use hair accessories to attain a different look. Find products that cater to your needs; if you want straight lengths then use a straightening shampoo and conditioner.

You don’t have to say goodbye to your much-loved heat styler altogether. Instead use it more sparingly and ensure that you spritz your hair with a heat protecting product first.

Bad Beauty Habit 3 - Using make-up that is past its best Some plead ignorance, others say they can’t let go, but whatever excuse you have for not throwing that ancient mascara away won’t cut it when you hear the truth about out-ofdate make-up.

Although your cosmetics look innocent enough, after being opened they offer a perfect breeding ground for bacteria.

And over time, you can end up suffering from some seriously nasty eye infections, skin irritations and blemishes.

The Solution - Regularly clear-out your make-up bag Mascaras, liquid eyeliners and lip glosses should be thrown away every 3 or 4 months.

Foundation is ok for around 12 months, as are lipsticks and eyeshadows.

Bad Beauty Habit 4 - Stuck in a make-up rut You’ve been applying your make-up the same way for as long as you can remember. You haven’t updated the colour of

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It sounds like you’re stuck in a make-up rut.

The Solution - Seek a professional opinion The easiest way to break this bad beauty habit is to seek some professional help. Visit any of the top beauty counters in your favourite department store and ask for a make-over.

Most consultants will be more than happy to help you find a new look and often this service is free.

Bad Beauty Habit 5 Overlooking your eyebrows Over-plucked brows are as bad as over-grown brows; many women make mistakes when it comes to one of their most important facial features.

Eyebrows serve as a frame for your eyes and creating the right shape instantly lifts your face and draws attention to your eyes.

The Solution - Pay a visit to the salon You can’t beat professionally sculpted brows. Whether you choose to have them waxed, tweezed or plucked, your beautician will assess your needs and leave them looking perfect.

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Penkridge Civic Society At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Penkridge Civic Society, tribute was paid by Amanda Parkyn, on behalf of all the members, to the retiring Chairman David Calcroft.

Left seated Mrs Ann Smith, Mr David Calcroft, right – Mrs Sue Grey, new Chairman.

Mr Calcroft had been the Chairman since 1995 when he led a very successful relaunch of the then inactive Civic Society and was elected Chairman in June of that year, when the Society began holding regular meetings, with speakers on many subjects, also, under David’s leadership, becoming involved in the village’s Best Kept Village entries.

In 1999 David negotiated the purchase of the Old Gaol, and obtained a generous grant of £40,000 for the high quality restoration and conversion of the building to the Heritage Centre of today, which is visited and admired by many visitors each season when it is open from Easter to the end of September.

Many other achievements have been made under his leadership, including the publication of his own book ‘A Capital Village’ which is still selling well today, Local History classes being held in partnership with Keele University, the society’s formal recognition in local planning consultation processes and the obtaining of many grants for publications and improvements.

Mrs. Parkyn wished David a well-earned rest from his unceasing efforts in 22 years at the helm for the Society and expressed the appreciation of all members for everything he has achieved. Mrs. Sue Gray, the new Chairman of the Society made a presentation to Mr. Calcroft and he was also elected as the Society’s first President.

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Penkridge Middle School meet Michael Rosen In December, a group of students from year 6 at Penkridge Middle School travelled to Chase Grammar School in Cannock to take part in a poetry workshop led by renowned poet Michael Rosen. Michael is a former children’s Poet Lauraete, has written over 140 books and made countless TV appearences so this really was a fantastic opportunity especially as the children are reading one of his books ‘The Wicked Tricks of Till Owlyglass’ in school at the moment.

experiences and even told the audience how he now has his own youtube channel directed by his son and how this has resulted in a line from one of his poems “click...nice” being an internet sensation. Some of the Penkridge pupils were also able to have a private chat with Michael about inspirations for the book they are reading and a couple were even interviewed for the BBC and made a brief cameo appearance on Midlands Today that evening.

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At the end of the session all of the children were given a new Parker pen as a thanks for attending which they soon put into use on return to school by writing their own poems Michael Rosen style.

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Streets of Penkridge Puzzle

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It’s New Year and time for a new you with Adlington!

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A Medley of Music

Codsall Community Arts Festival Music in all its forms has always been an important feature of Codsall Community Arts Festival.

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It is a pleasure to welcome the internationally acclaimed Morriston Orpheus Choir to Perton Civic Centre on 10th March. Anyone who watched Centenary of the Somme on television will have witnessed the extremely moving quality of this male choir’s performance.

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have a treat in store as the JB Jazz and Blues Band entertain you.

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Stafford Lions may be some of the country’s oldest paper boys and girls when they deliver The Penkridge Advertiser’s ‘sister’ publication, The Stafford Directory, but they are putting the takings from their round to good use.

Before Christmas Stafford Lions decided to donate some of the proceeds from their paper round to purchase a present for a school in Malawi - a new toilet block!

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A charity aptly named “Toilet Twinning” raises funds to enable people living in poor communities abroad to have clean water, a basic toilet and to learn about basic hygiene and following a frank but witty presentation, Stafford Lions decided to get involved. To find out more about this worthy cause visit www.toilettwinning.org or contact 0300 321 3217.

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This year Cannock Soroptimists again supported

the Pathway Project by providing Christmas gifts

such as clothing, beauty packs, toys & games for women and children who will be spending

Christmas in the refuge run by the Pathway Project for women victims of domestic violence.

The donated gifts filled two cars and the gifts, together with wrapping paper and all the trimmings, were gratefully accepted by staff from Pathway. On

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National Trust Staffordshire Centre Upcoming Talks Programme Leek, Queen of the Moorlands Tuesday 9th January Danny Wells is a history enthusiast his particular interests being social and cultural history with a focus on Victorian Britain. He has great affection for the Derbyshire Dales and Staffordshire Moorlands and lives in Mappleton, just west of Ashbourne, a lovely village with interesting architecture. In memories section of this Newsletter there are some photographs of Mappleton. His talk today focus’s on Victorian Leek with particularly reference to the Arts and Crafts. The town had a thriving silk industry and many of the buildings in the town reflect the wealth that was generated.

Members of a local family, William Sugden and his son designed many of the Victorian buildings and were keen to preserve many of the earlier buildings. William Morris resided there for a few years.

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The Management of Cannock Chase Tuesday 13th February Roger Wilson and Jim Stuart will be our speakers.

Roger Wilson, District Timber Marketing Forester, has been with the Forestry Commission for 41 years 29 of which have been on Cannock Chase. Jim Stuart has worked for the Forestry Commission for 20 years, 17 of which have been spent on Cannock Chase as Wildlife Ranger and Tractor Manager. Their talk will cover the management of the Forestry Commission Cannock Chase areas including:- design plans, environmental assessments, the production of timber, tractor work, restocking, maintenance, recreation, heritage, and conservation amongst other things.

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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.

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 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.

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child. Plenty of toys for children. Everyone welcome, mums, dads, grand parents or childminders. For info call 07870 467360.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Penkridge St John Ambulance All groups meet on Mondays Badgers - 7 to 10 year olds Cadets - 10 to 18 year olds Adults 18+

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

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. 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 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.

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.

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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, 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.

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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.

January stafford camera club tuesday 2nd january Stafford Camera Club starts the new year with an exciting wildlife speaker Gianpiero Ferrari. Stafford Camera Club meet at 8pm on Tuesday evenings at the County Staff Club, 77 Eastgate Street, Stafford. www.staffordcameraclub.co.uk.

New members welcome.

Reading Group Thursday 4th January 3:15-4:15pm at Brewood Library.

Read and talk about books. Books supplied by the Library. Free.

Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th January 11am-12noon at Brewood Library. £5 minimum donation. Booking required, please contact the Library on 01902 850087.

‘Brewood Walk and Talk’ Friday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th January 10am at Brewood Library. 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 mins early if it is your first walk. Car parking at library, meet outside Library. craft club wednesday 10th & 24th January 2-4pm. 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.

Tettenhall college year 7 assessment day thursday 18th january Assessment day for September 2018 entry at Tettenhall College. To find out more, email getinvolved@tettcoll.co.uk

“Stories from the Green Cathedral” – An Evening with local author Dale Parnell” Tuesday 30th January at Penkridge Library - 7pm–8pm.

Come along to Penkridge Library to hear Dale read some of his acclaimed short stories. £2 per person (Booking essential).

Please contact Penkridge Library for more information or to book a seat via the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000.

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November/December Meeting Update

Our November meeting was opened by the

President, Sandra Bailey, followed by the secretary, Sheila Moulton. As soon as they had finished, the rest of the evening was taken over by the

members, who annually give the committee some well deserved time off.

Rachel Beard then spoke enthusiastically about winning the group’s bursary of £50 to help towards the payment for a course at Denman College. (This is a WI college in Oxfordshire which offers both day and residential courses in a variety of subjects) Rachel

Day and a group of us took part in the Penkridge

chose to attend the day long ‘stained glass’ class.

parade. Sandra proudly took her turn to present a

She successfully made an angel, then feeling braver, made a free standing one, followed by a Christmas tree which she managed to squeeze in before the end of her day. She returned home feeling she had achieved a

wreath on the group’s behalf.

The Christmas Tree festival was held at St. Michael’s

lot and had had a wonderful day.

church and we joined in.

Winifred Mayne then proceeded to expertly guide us all

Many of our members contributed their hand made

through the rest of the evening. She introduced Jean

decorated Christmas tree that we hoped others would

Hadley, our invited speaker who’s talk was, in her

enjoy looking at. We certainly enjoyed making those

words, ‘sad but not sad- it has it’s wonderful

tiny trees.

moments’. She gave us an excellent, sensitively delivered insight into the lives of young Fistula girls

Our December meeting was our Christmas one. The

in Ethiopia. The charity she so passionately supports was started by Drs Reg and Catherine Hamlin, who as gynaecologists and obstetricians from New Zealand and Australia, went to work in a hospital in Adis Ababa in 1959. What they witnessed there prompted them to train women as midwives and subsequently opened their own hospital in Adis Ababa (in 1974) to give the girls and women the operations and care that they so desperately needed to put right the horrific childbirth injuries they sustained. There are now 5 outreach hospitals around Adis Ababa and over 50,000 females have been successfully treated. Whenever Jean goes out there, she is overjoyed to see the transformation in so many of the women affected by this dreadful condition. Being a part of the Ethiopian culture, it has not been eradicated but can now be helped.

trees and a group of us arranged them all to create a

preliminaries of the meeting were soon over so we could get into the Christmas mood and start the party.

The food (a bring and share) was enjoyed by everyone, as were the quizzes and ‘true/false’ game. The evening ended with carol singing, accompanied on the piano

by George, the husband of Irene, one of our members.

Our treasurer, Margaret, announced that she’d been singing discount! We’ll remind her of that next year.

So, a big thank you to all involved in making the evening a success.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, 8th January at 7.30 pm in the Methodist Church Hall. New

members are always very welcome. You can

contact our President, Mrs Sandra Bailey, on 01785 712468 beforehand or just turn up on the night.

The Sunday following our meeting was Remembrance

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