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Contents WIN a pair of tickets to see The Dreaming
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Safeguarding your eyes from the sun
Cloudy 2 Clear Windows
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Shield Roller Garage Doors celebrate 100th customer 40
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IT Buddy at Penkridge Library
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Wolgarston takes part in “The Great Get Together”
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What’s On at your local library in July
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August Bank Holiday Market and Car Boot Sale St Michael’s First School welcome Madam Esnas
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What’s On
Crossword puzzle
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Poetry Talk by author Mel Woodend
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Girlguides say Goodbye & ‘Thank you’ to Diane
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Penkridge W.I June meeting update
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Bishops Wood Beer, Cider and Music Festival
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Sudoku puzzle
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Charity Road Run Success
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Summer Crime Prevention
Wolgarston High School Prom 2017
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Stafford Beer and Cider Festival
The Mad Hatters Tea Party
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Soroptimist International Cannock and District
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Bespoke Art, Crafts & Gifts by Popsical
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Useful Numbers
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Recipe of the month
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Penn Singers 70th Anniversary Concert
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21st Century Window Centres Stafford
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Feel Good This Summer
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Re-align your life
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Don’t miss the chance to WIN a pair of tickets to see The Dreaming at Lichfield Garrick Theatre! For full competition details see page 4
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Win a pair of tickets
to see The Dreaming at Lichfield Garrick Theatre We have a pair of tickets to give away for the VIP night of The Dreaming at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre on Tuesday 1st August at 7:30pm. To enter, simply answer the question below correctly and send it on a postcard to: Meeson House, 76 Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5AP or via email to: info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk before Monday 24th July 2017. Please include your full name, address and telephone number on your entry.
Question: The Dreaming is a musical based on which Shakespeare play? a) Macbeth b) A Midsummer Night’s Dream c) Romeo & Juliet
Following on from the success of 2016 Community Musical The Hired Man, The Lichfield Garrick Theatre is delighted to announce 2017’s Community Musical - The Dreaming, a musical version of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. With music by Howard Goodall, the composer of such well-known theme tunes as The Vicar of Dibley and Blackadder, and lyrics by Charles Hart (The Phantom of the Opera), this fabulous show was originally commissioned by the the National Youth Music Theatre in 2001 to rave reviews.
Terms and conditions One winners will be picked at random and will receive 2 adult tickets for the show. The performance date and time is Tuesday 1st August 2017
The show has a distinctly spooky edge, mixed with superb comedy and of course as you would expect form Howard Goodall some glorious tunes.
at 7:30pm at Lichfield Garrick Theatre. Tickets cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative prize nights available. Winners may be required to partake in relevant publicity. Please ensure your entry is submitted before Monday 24th
Magic, mystery and hidden secrets are revealed in this production directed by Lichfield Garrick’s Artistic Director Tim Ford. It’s a time for dreamers....
July 2017 to be in with a chance of winning. ALL entries must include your full name, contact telephone number and address.
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August Bank Holiday Market and Car Boot Sale On Monday 28th August, Penkridge Market will be
your unwanted possessions into cash, then simply turn
Sale. With numerous stalls, as well as people selling
no muddy fields) and with a fee of just £8 per car, you’re
holding a fantastic Bank Holiday Market and Car Boot
up on the day from 6am. The site is all hard standing (so
goods from their car boots, there couldn’t be a better
time to grab yourself a bargain. The event will run from
9am to 3pm, with free admission and free parking, it’s a great free day out for all the family!
Matt Williams, Manager of Penkridge Market said:
“We always have a great turn out at our Bank Holiday
Markets as even if it’s raining, people still really enjoy it. That’s the fantastic thing about this site - there is an
A wide variety of stall holders will be there, including
indoor market as well as hard standing area, so it’s a
delicious local produce such as homemade pies, breads
brilliant day out whatever the weather.”
and olives, to chutneys, jams and pickles. There will be everything to tempt your taste buds from pastries and
preserves to cakes and confectionery. As well as all of this
There will also be plenty of refreshments, including The
garden ornaments, handbags, clothes, candles and arts
and cold food from a bacon sandwich to delicious fish and
fabulous food on offer, there will be stalls selling plants,
Old Deanery Farm Cafe, which serves a wide range of hot chips.
and crafts, to name but a few.
If you fancy a bargain then don’t miss the Car Boot Sale,
Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge,
what you can find - everything from tools and furniture, to
Admission and parking is free. For further information
with approximately 50 ‘car booters’ expected. It’s amazing cheap books, toys, CD’s, DVD’s and even the odd antique. But if you want to take part yourself and turn some of
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bound to make a great profit!
and is signposted off the A449 (postcode ST19 5AP).
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Wolgarston High School takes part in The Great Get Together On Friday 16th June Wolgarston staff and students took part in
The Great Get Together. “It was wonderful to see everyone
participating in this event today
like to thank everyone for their support,” said Miss Roberts, “I would like to thank Ellie Fletcher and Sophie Moseley for helping to run our cake stall in Our Library.”
and raising money for such an
important cause too,” said Ellie Fletcher (Year 11 student).
Lillie Mae-Whale and Sophie Moseley (Year 12 students)
Our library and canteen sold
raised £154.71 which is an
Fairtrade cakes and cookies
amazing achievement.”
during break time and lunch. Mr Wood (Catering Manager) and his team created red vanilla and chocolate cupcakes for the event. Miss Roberts (Learning Resources Centre Administrator) had on sale Fairtrade Morello Cherry and Raspberry cupcakes. “We would
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Leah Shackleton, Georgia Melvin and Chloe Lloyd (Year 9 students)
“I think it is great that we were able to do this event alongside Penkridge Middle School,” said Mr Wood, “Altogether both sites
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Little St. Dom’s Nursery is open • Offering care and education for 2 year olds • Government funded hours are available • New Tennis Scholarships launched for 2017 • 7.30am – 6.00pm, 50 weeks of the year, guarantees busy parents full flexibility
Free funded nursery education places are available.
For further information or to arrange a visit to the school please contact usfurther on (01902) 850248 or secretary@stdominicsbrewood.co.uk For information or Email: to arrange a visit to the school please contact us on (01902) 850248 or Email: secretary@stdominicsbrewood.co.uk Bargate Street, July/August 2017 Brewood, South Staffordshire, ST19 9BA Bargate Street, Brewood, South Staffordshire, ST19 9BA
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St Michael’s First School welcome Madam Esnas from Kenya The children at St Michael’s
CE (A) First school were very excited to welcome Madam Esnas from Kenya. St
Michael’s school has had a link with Malinda Primary in Kenya since 2012 and this is Madam Esnas’ second visit.
Madame Esnas is the
Headteacher of Malinda
primary and she first visited St Michael’s in 2013 and was
delighted to get the opportunity to revisit this year; which was made possible through
fundraising events organised by St Michael’s school.
comparisons, water, sports,
a member of staff from the link
St Michael’s children really enjoy
alive for all the children.”
animals and traditional stories;
sharing their work with Malinda Primary children. The projects
St Michael’s CE (A) First school
between the children’s lives as
learning projects for the new
highlight the many similarities well as reinforcing justice and equality globally.
Mrs Gaynor Sharman a member In an ever shrinking world St
at St Michael’s also visited
recognise the importance
year which was part funded by
children to prepare them for
was given a huge welcome by all
The school has had a link with
Grundy the Headteacher
and each year group from both
global education and says,
every year.
“Communication between the
The projects are all linked to the
Malinda Primary has only just
and this year the projects have
and children do not have access
Michael’s staff and governors
Malinda Primary in February this
of global education for their
the Penkridge Round table. She
the workplace of the future.
the staff and children there. Mrs
Malinda primary since 2012
recognises the importance of
schools work on joint projects
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school visit makes learning come
schools can be difficult as
schools Connected Curriculum
been connected to electricity
focussed on village
to computers therefore having
is now eagerly planning future school year and beginning to fundraise to enable another
member of staff to visit from Kenya so that the link can continue to be kept alive.
Meanwhile St Michael’s and All Angels Church are very kindly funding the replacement of
classroom floors at Malinda as they have large holes in them. Although there are many
differences between the schools; Malinda Primary is in a very rural part of Kenya near the Ugandan border and has only just been connected to an electricity supply.
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Girlguiding Penkridge says Goodbye and ‘Thank You’ to Diane Jones Former Wolgarston High School chemistry teacher Diane has been involved with Guiding for well over 20 years, (although one does not want to say the real number of years, as one does not like to give a lady’s age away) and has been a leader for 2nd Penkridge Guides. What can we say about her love of Guides, as well as being a leader, she has been a District Commissioner, Division International Advisor, Guide Development Co-ordinator, a Mentor, a County Co-ordinator and a Regional Trainer! She has had so many amazing moments the list would be endless but here are a few of Diane’s highlights… She likes nothing better than an outdoor fire – lit of course without a firelighter and obviously much better than any fire a Scout could light! Outdoor cooking on a fire is a favourite activity and if you cannot have a fire ‘cook on a candle’. Camps also wouldn’t be camp without Diane snoring (zzz...). Diane loves a weekend away; whether camping, glamping, city breaks, day trips or international trips – but they are always planned to the minute and action packed, ensuring we see and do as much as possible. As soon as we arrive anywhere, Diane has the kettle on and a cup of tea in hand. Unfortunately for the Guides, Diane is not a huge fan of shopping and a Guide away from home with spending money likes nothing more than shopping! – Diane has given many a deadline to meet outside in 5 minutes! She also loves a map – Diane leading at the front, the quickest route planned to get us from A to B – Diane would be ahead with 2/3 Guides who have managed to keep up with her whilst everyone else is daydreaming at the back! Guides don’t always like to walk, especially carrying their own bags! We’ve had great fun in the local area too, Cannock Chase being a favourite and shelter building. Diane always testing the shelter with the Guides inside and a bucket of water!
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So we’ve had probably too many fun times to remember… Big Gig at Wembley, Manchester and Birmingham, Unity camps, New Jersey Girl Scout International trip, lots of different Thinking Day Celebrations, Alexandra Palace, numerous camps and holidays, singing in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral,
Monopoly around London, sleepovers on many different floors, Zorbing, Mountain Boarding, Climbing, Rifle Shooting, Crate Stacking, Sailing, Canoeing and Raft Building; you name it, we’ve tried it. She has never moaned or complained whilst either being soaking wet, tired or up at 2am with someone who was feeling sick... those now infamous words of “get out the tent” (they were brand new!). Above all Diane has a real passion for Guiding and for every girl to reach their full potential, be in it a local activity or her encouragement of Guides taking part in International Events. Diane, on behalf of Girlguiding Penkridge and all the Penkridge girls that have passed through 2nd Penkridge Guides over the years - Thank you for all you have done and all the fantastic memories you have made. You will be missed.
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Charity Road Run Success
Penkridge car enthusiast David Pearce has organised another popular summer road run which took place on Sunday 11th June.
Owners of any classic, collectable, unusual or just old vehicles were encouraged to meet at The Bridgehouse car park in Penkridge at 9:30am onwards for refreshments. The array of cars left the hotel at 11:30am for the short journey to the rally field at Cawarden Reclamations, just outside Rugeley, where anyone interested was able to view the vehicles and talk to the owners about their prized possessions.
Chevrolet. There was also a 1937 Buick, which has been loving restored by its present owner. Jack Baugh, who is already an enthusiast at age 11 years, with the help of his father bought along his own 1974 MGBGT. His father said he had had the car a while and was responsible for looking after it. The event was a fundraiser for Katharine House Hospice and was attended by Ange Gray, manager of the Penkridge shop and her volunteer bucket collectors. A total of ÂŁ155 was raised.
The vehicles on display included a 1967 Jaguar E-type, a Bedford van, a Morris 8 delivery van from 1953, a Singer Roadster 4A made in 1947 and a 684 UXM red
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Wolgarston High School Prom 2017 Celebrating learning and achieving together On Wednesday 21st June Wolgarston High School held its annual Year 11 prom at The Moat House in Acton Trussell. The event was organised by Mrs Wynn (Family-Links Coordinator). “It was a really amazing evening, we all had so much fun,” said Kiera Hope (Year 11 Student), “It is something we will never forget.” Parents and other students arrived at The Moat House for six o’clock to see the students making their entrances. This year there was a variety of different transportation used. They ranged from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, VW Camper vans, classic Minis to tractors. Students were greeted with custom made non-alcoholic cocktails and were seated at their tables in the main function room, where all of the students dined together on an exclusive three course menu. All of the students were given forms to vote for their Prom King and Queen. Once all of the votes had been counted up, the winners were announced. This year’s Prom King and Queen were Alex Lavender and Emily Harvey-Stephens. “As always it has been a pleasure to organise prom for our students and see them enjoying themselves after working so hard this year at school,” said Mrs Wynn, “They have all done Wolgarston proud.”
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Alice in Wonderland including The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 16th July 2017, 2pm–5pm As you all probably know since the closure of the village pub, The Vaughan Arms, Lapley villagers have had nowhere to meet socially and therefore it is the intention of Lapley Church Restoration Fund Committee to re-order the village church of All Saints to provide a community space as well as toilet and kitchen facilities. Planning permission from the church authorities have been granted but unfortunately the cost of this work will be in the region of £250,000. Therefore we, as a committee, have been busily fundraising to achieve this aim and although we are now in a position where we can apply for match funding grants it would be much easier if we had more money in the kitty! (Many grant making organisation require 50% of funds to have been raised before they will consider an application.) With this in mind, we would like to invite you to join us on Sunday 16th July. You will be able to follow the Scarecrow Trail, which starts and finishes at All Saints’ Church; All the scarecrows will
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depict characters from the book ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and the Mad Hatter, March Hare and the Dormouse will be waiting for you in the church grounds where you are welcome to join the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. A raffle will be take place during the afternoon and cream teas will be on sale from 2:30pm. There will be games and activities to keep the children amused. This is only one of the many events which we organise throughout the year so please look out for adverts about future events. As well as holding events we have started a recycling scheme so if you have any empty inkjet cartridges, unwanted CDs/DVDs, old mobile phones or foreign currency please think of us and help us to make a greener world as well as raising funds for a good cause. (For more information please contact Janet on 01785 840334). We do hope that you will be able to support us by following the scarecrow trail and joining in the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party as it promises to be a very enjoyable fun-packed afternoon.
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Forthcoming Events
at Chillington Hall
House & Grounds Open Days
Chillington Hall is a hidden gem situated between Brewood and Codsall. The enchanting 18th century Georgian house is set in parklands landscaped by Capability Brown. The House and grounds provide the perfect setting for civil ceremonies, corporate events and family celebrations. The House is also available for private group tour bookings, please contact us for further details.
31st July-3rd August, 7th-10th August and 14th-17th August A wonderful opportunity to come for a guided tour of the house, or to take a walk in the grounds. Open 2pm-4pm (last entry to the house at 3.30pm).
For more details contact us: Tel: 01902 850236 Email: office@chillingtonhall.co.uk Chillington Hall, Port Lane, Brewood, WV8 1RE www.chillingtonhall.co.uk
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Penkridge Fine Food and Craft Market which is held every 3rd Saturday of the month at Penkridge Market site. The next market dates will be 15th July and 19th August.
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Recipe of the month Garlic Roasted Peppers These colourful roasted peppers are full of Mediterranean fl avours. They make a great simple starter for a dinner party or served as part of a summer buffet. To serve chilled, allow the peppers to cool completely then cover and leave in the fridge for a couple of hours. Ready in 45 minutes. Serves 4.
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What’s on at Penkridge Library in July Join forces with the crime-cracking Animal Agents at your library this summer!
Wednesday 2nd August - 10:30am-12:30pm
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every
Animal Agents Workshop
encourage your children to keep reading during the
families, colour in and decorate pair of animal glasses,
£1.50 (Booking Essential).
year during the summer holidays and is a fun way to
Crafts and fun for primary aged children and their
holidays.
make your own secret decoder.
You can sign up your children at your local library, then
£1.50 (Booking Essential).
collecting stickers for a collectors wallet and picking
Animal Story/Craft Session
Wednesday 9th August - 10:30am-12:30pm
read six library books of your choice over the summer, up other fantastic rewards along the way – all FREE.
Stories from our local author Diane Pike, make and
Launches Saturday 15th July
Wednesday 16th August - 10:30am–12:30pm
decorate a fantastic animal crown. £1.50 (Booking Essential).
Contact Your Library for more details or pop along on 15th July or visit:
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
information and lots of online things for your kids to do.
Friday 25th August - 10am-11am
Sing along at our animal themed Baby Bounce & Rhyme
https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ for more
Look out for lots of great events and activities at
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Staffordshire Libraries over the summer! Ask at Your
Animal Agents Workshop
@StaffsLibraries Twitter for regular updates. You can
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0300 111 8000.
Wednesday 30th August - 10:30am – 12:30pm
Events for Children at Penkridge Library this Summer
Animal Agents
Library or visit Staffordshire Libraries Facebook or
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What’s On... Regular Events PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB Every 3rd Monday of the month
7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge. Professional NAFAS Demonstrators doing 5 floral arrangements. Sales Table & Raffle. Light Refreshments. Entrance £5. New Members and Visitors very welcome. Call Margaret, 01785 712113 or Marie, 01785 715445. Penkridge 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. Penkridge St John Ambulance All groups meet on Mondays
Badgers - 7 to 10 year olds Cadets - 10 to 18 year olds Adults 18+ For more information about joining phone Pet Hughes on 01785714843 or email sja.org.uk with subject volunteering. penkridge widows club every other Monday
at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. Speakers, holidays, day trips, lunches, summer teas and various other events throughout the year. Come and join us! For more details contact Mrs V Jackson on 01785 840256. bowls club every Monday
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2pm to 4pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre.
air cadets 2415 Penkridge Squadron every monday and thursday
7:30pm-9:30pm at Grange Road HQ. 12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For more info contact 07397 013407 or email, 2415@aircadets.org
staffordshire shakespeare every 3rd tuesday of the month
5:30pm - 6:30pm at Penkridge Library Are you interested in Shakespeare’s writing and life? Why not drop-in to this new monthly group. Suitable for ages 16+. Free admission. New members welcome – no need to book.
pinfold pink Every 3rd tuesday of the month
Cannock townswomen’s guild
From 4.30pm at Penkridge Fire Station. Breast Cancer Support. For further details contact Jan on 01785 711124.
every 3rd tuesday of the month
Penkridge bowling club every Tuesday
10am-12pm at St Michael’s Square, Penkridge. Learn how to bowl or improve your skills. All equipment provided. Wear flat shoes. For further details, just come down and join us or call Ivan on 01785 713327 or Richard on 01785 715970. 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.
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. Moo Music Classes Tuesdays
10:00am at The Reading Rooms, Market Street, Penkridge. Suitable for 0-5 years. Book a 3 week trial for just £10. Please contact Hannah on 07527 723948 for more details, or visit the Facebook page at Moo Music Stafford. Find out more info at www.moo-music.co.uk. 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
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.
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
stay and play every tuesday
9:30am-11:30am at Dunston Pre-School Playgroup, Dunston. £2 per week. Including a drink and snack for both parent and child. Plenty of toys for children. Everyone welcome, mums, dads, grand parents or childminders. For info call 07870 467360.
1:30pm-3:30pm. at Church Hall, Penkridge. Run by volunteers from local churches. Open to any age group. We offer tea/coffee/cakes (no charge), cards, dominoes, jigsaws, rummikub and the occasional musical or bingo afternoon. All are welcome. For more details, phone Liz on 07779 405321.
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Acton art society 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. 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 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. women’s institute Every 3rd thursday of the month 7:45pm to 10pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 712676. Come along and join in. CANNOCK women’s institute Every 2nd thursday of the month 10am at St Luke’s Church Hall, Cannock. A voluntary ladies community group. Meetings will usually include a speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides educational opportunities, and the chance to try and develop new skills and crafts. A link with Staffordshire Federation provides further activities like craft fairs and quizzes. For details call the Chairman on 01889 582632 or www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire Penkridge civic society every 3rd thursday of the month The Society meets on the third Thursday of
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each month except August and December at the Old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge (Penkridge Heritage Centre). Always an interesting mix of speakers and events. Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee for visitors is £2. youth club Every thursday 6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge. 9-13 year olds welcome. Activities include computer nights, quizzes, film evenings, arts and crafts. daytime bingo Every thursday 1pm - 3pm at the Brewood British Legion. 7 games for less than £5. Tea and coffee available. All are welcome. yoga classes Every thursday 7:30pm-9pm at St Paul’s School, Coven. Learn postures and sequences based on age old principles of Yoga. £23 for 4 weeks. For more info call 01785 275607 or 01785 275439. baby bounce & rhyme Every friday 10am-10:30am at Penkridge Library. Songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents. Free admission. Term Time Only. 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. Jazz Club 90 alternate sundays Jazz Club 90 is at Albrighton Sports and Social Club, Albrighton, WV7 3QT. Jazz sessions are Sunday’s from 1pm-3pm, usually alternate Sundays but occasional extras! We have traditional jazz, swing, boogie, skiffle and they range from locally to nationally and internationally known bands who play in an excellent room with good acoustics, good prices for drinks and Marie’s famous rolls on sale for lunch! Admission is £5.00. Check out our programme at www.jazzclub90.co.uk For more info, call 07947 668750.
July/August Summer Sunday at Stafford Castle 9th July 2017 12pm-7pm at Stafford Castle General Admission £5 (over 12 years old, Child (Under 12) FREE. Art workshops, face painting, live music from local bands, and DJ sets and Street Food. Car parking on the Castle site is £5 for the day. Organisers of the Summer Sunday promise a festival atmosphere including street theatre and an acoustic tent featuring some of the best talent in the area. penkridge market fine food and craft market saturday 15th july 9am-3pm at Penkridge Market. Penkridge Fine Food & Craft Market is held in conjunction with their weekly stall market. Located in the Market Hall, all stalls are undercover and offer a wide range of artisan foods and interesting crafts. Free parking available. bowmans antique fairs 11th, 12th & 13th August 10am-5pm each day at Stafford County Showground (ST18 0BD). Quality 3 Day Antqiues Fair with up to 350 stands. Free parking. For more info, see www.antiquesfairs.com
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The Colour of Feelings Poetry Talk and Readings
Please join author Mel Woodend for an afternoon of poetry including: A talk on poetry as a form of creative emotional therapy Mel’s own experiences of the power of poetry as an aid to healing The idea of writing and channelling creativity as a form of therapy The notion of synaesthesia and the thoughts and feelings evoked when capturing the beauty and essence of nature, colour and the senses within poetry Penkridge Library Tuesday 15th August 5:30pm—6:30pm FREE All welcome – with free refreshments, poetry readings and the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Mel’s most recently published poetry collection Natural Colours as well as her previous works. For more information contact Penkridge Library via the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000 or e-mail penkridge.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
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Penkridge WI
June Meeting Update The evening began with one of our members announcing that she has belonged to the group for 51 years. The lady’s name is Pauline Holden and she discovered this information when she was recently sifting through some paperwork. What she found were the, long thought mislaid, original badge and card she was presented with when she first joined the Penkridge WI. Pauline says she has enjoyed 51 glorious years belonging to the WI and enjoys it immensely. In her words, “The WI is an organisation that, in my opinion, gives more than it takes and we can all learn a lot. There is so much on offer, so anyone who has not experienced it and is willing to venture to a meeting and sit, look and listen, there is a lot to be gained.” Congratulations Pauline and may you be a member of our group for many happy years to come. Since last month’s meeting a number of us have thoroughly enjoyed a day out, taking in Masson Mill and Bakewell. To make the day complete the sun came out, as you can see by the photo that our coach driver kindly took for us.
The speaker for our June meeting was Mrs Parkes, talking about ‘The Inuit people of Labrador.’ Well, what a fascinating hour we had ahead of us! Accompanied by her husband showing some amazing slides, Mrs Parkes whisked us away to the freezing cold climes of Nain on the eastern coast of Canada. Together with a friend, after their nursing and midwifery training in England, these two 25yr olds decided they wanted to go to use their skills in Labrador, where there were few nurses and no midwives. From there they went to Nain, where there was 8 months of snow each year with temperatures going down to minus 40F. The working conditions were immensely challenging but the rewards the work gave them far outwayed this. Their work involved being on 24hr call out (they were the only nurses and midwives) and sometimes going for days without sleep. An interesting addition to their previous training was the removal of teeth. This involved a 1 hour lesson and a pair of pliers! (Something they hadn’t planned on having to learn and practice). One new dad was so pleased with their midwifery skills when delivering his daughter that he invited them to the christening, where he announced that the baby was being given the name Carolyn Susan. They were very flattered by this kind gesture but also amused at the thought of an Inuit girl having such an English sounding name. Mrs Parkes ended her talk by saying how privileged she felt to have been able to spend 2 and a half years amongst the Inuit people.
Visiting the mill was a real eye opener. It is the finest surviving and best preserved example of an Arkwright cotton mill. Our enthusiastic guide explained everything to us and started a few of the machines so we could actually see how they worked. What shocked us was the noise. We could not begin to imagine people having to cope with that constantly. After enjoying the floors of shops adjoining the mill, we went on to enjoy the delights of Bakewell. Coffee and Bakewell tart were a part of the afternoon for many of us. A big thank you to Jackie Sharman for organising the day for us.
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Stafford Beer and Cider Festival 27th - 29th of July 2017 Just two months until the 10th Stafford Beer and Cider Festival opens! This years festival is due to take place from Thursday 27th July - Saturday 29th July 2017. Thankfully I have an excellent team of volunteers working with me to make this festival happen. This is my first time in terms of the role of Festival Organiser and I have a hard act to follow but I am determined to make this the most successful festival yet! The committee want to make our 10th anniversary special and one to remember, therefore we decided to come up with a theme for this years festival which you will see used on all of our publicity material and glasses this year. A bright spark, (we do have a few!) came up with the pirate theme, ‘X’ marks the spot (‘X’ being ten in roman numerals). We want to attract even more families along to the family friendly sessions on the Friday and Saturday afternoons. There will be face painters, bouncy castle, a brass band and we are looking for children and adults to dress up in pirate fancy dress for those sessions (a fancy dress competition is something we are considering). We will be dressing the bars and calling them ‘Starboard’ and ‘Port’ this year as well as bringing in pirate named beers from some of the local and national breweries.
fabulous band called Stone Cold Sober, ish (Check them out at: www.facebook.com/stonecoldsoberuk/). On the Saturday night, we have a very talented lady joining us, www.alexandrajaynemusic.com and on the Saturday afternoon we have our regular Brass Band, www.blackwellconcertband.co.uk who will be sure to get your feet tapping! It’s not too late to be a sponsor at the festival, please contact Andy Murray via email, reddrobbo@hotmail.com or Kelly Porter, kellycamraheartofstaffordshire@gmail.com. Please contact myself at paul.hewitt100@hotmail. co.uk if you would like to get involved. We still need volunteers, the more the merrier! There is a link on our website, for more information see: http://www.staffordbeerfestival.co.uk/ and click on the volunteers tab. We especially need helpers for setup and takedown but every little helps, even a few hours. We hope to see you at this year’s festival, please come and say hello!
We have nearly seventy beers (I expect this number may well grow!) We have worked hard to provide a fantastic choice of beers this year, and look out for some old favourites too! Also available, will be 30+ ciders and a range of country wines and bottled beers. Keep up to date with the latest news about the festival on Twitter (@StaffsBeerFest) and also Facebook (search for ‘Stafford Beer Festival’). We have two chosen charities to support this year, the Stafford and Rugeley branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Stafford’s own House of Bread. Both are very worthy causes which will benefit from your unspent beer tokens. See more information at www.rnli.org and www.hobstafford.co.uk. For your entertainment this year we have the following bands appearing at the festival on Friday Night, a
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Soroptimist International Cannock & District Cannock Soroptimists meeting was on the evening of the dreadful terrorist attack in
Manchester and their first thoughts were for the victims and their families. Members
remembered them as the friendship candle was lit; Lynne Tuckley said: “On such an horrific day
for our country, we are grateful for friendship
everywhere”. When Jill Gooch said grace she
said that this awful happening reminded us all of how transient life is and that whilst
remembering the people of Manchester in our
prayers we should also reflect on our own lives and be grateful for our friends and family.
After the meal, President Val Jones introduced the first speaker of her year in office: Colonel Chris Comport, whose topic was The Army Benevolent Fund – the Soldiers Charity. During his often light hearted talk he managed to pass on some serious and important information about the work of the
Colonel Chris Comport with SI Cannock President Val Jones
charity, mainly that this charity, which has been
presented Chris with a small donation towards the
the British Army’s National Charity since 1944,
work of the charity.
provides a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they are in need. This support ensures that they have the opportunity to avoid hardship and enjoy
President Val ended the meeting by reminding everyone of her motto for the year, ‘Never Stop
independence with dignity.
Learning’ with a quote from Einstein: ‘Life is like
Support is given within the areas of education
moving’.
riding a bike – to keep balance you have to keep
and training; mobility; well being; housing; elderly
More information about the work of the Cannock
care and provides support to individuals and to
club, along with dates for meetings for the coming
families. Chris told us “Adam’s Story” to explain
year can be found on their website:
how support can be given over a long period of time (lifetime support) and within many of the areas mentioned above. This gave everyone a much
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clearer understanding of the excellent service offered by the ABF. The Army Benevolent Fund the Soldiers Charity has 14 locations within Britain with 85 staff and hundreds of volunteers. When she gave the vote of thanks, Lynne Tuckley also
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