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Contents St Michael’s First School receive ‘Outstanding’

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Penkridge W.I. - May meeting update

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Cloudy2Clear Windows

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New healthy deli “Prepped” now open in Penkridge

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The Mottey Meadows Hay-making Festival

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Afternoon tea with Georgie’s Canal Cruises

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Waterside dining at local No. 26

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What’s on in June at your local library

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Getting Children Gardening by Diarmuid Gavin

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The Beacon Centre celebrates first birthday

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Quick crossword puzzle

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Penkridge Market to host Youth Market

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Sheds, Outbuildings and Tools - Staffordshire Police

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What’s On

Your Local Area - Penkridge

Cannock and District Ladies Probus

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Penkridge Round Table Fun Run - Sunday 25th June 22

New Black Country Book by local author

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The Empty House by local author Diane Pike

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The Mid-counties Co-operative raise money for charity 54

Seasonal recipe - Home-made burgers

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Staffordshire Wills celebrates 10 years in business

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Feel Good This Summer

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Poultry auctions return to Penkridge Market

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Celebrating Positive Achievement at Wolgarston

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Useful Numbers

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Woodlands Restaurant at The Chase Golf Club

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Celebrating Success at Wolgarston High School

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St Michael’s First School receive ‘Outstanding’ from recent inspection The Staff, Governors, pupils and parents of St

Mrs Jayne Grundy the Headteacher said, “St

Michael’s CE (A) First school are celebrating

Michael’s always strives to be the best it can be and

gaining an ‘Outstanding’ judgement for their recent

it is wonderful that both Ofsted and now the Diocese

inspection by the Diocese.

recognise all the hard work that staff and governors do to provide such an excellent education for our children.”

In May last year St Michael’s school gained an Ofsted judgement of ‘Good’. Ofsted recognised that “the staff and governors successfully promote the school’s aims

St Michael’s has recently federated with St Leonard’s,

of creating an environment where pupils are safe and

Dunston and All Saints, Bednall and they are now

happy and where pupils enjoy learning.”

Trinity Federation. The Federation will enable all schools to share their good practice and to ensure

As a church school St Michael’s has an additional

good value for money. Mrs Esther Burd, chair of the

inspection from Lichfield Diocese; the inspection

Federation Governing Board said ‘I have been

focuses on achievement in all areas of learning

connected with St Michael’s School for a very long

particularly RE, English and Maths as well as provision

time and I am absolutely delighted that it has become

of daily worship, leadership and management of the

the outstanding church school it is now. My thanks to

school and it Christian Distinctiveness which

all the staff for all they do.’

incorporates how well the school promotes the children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. The inspector found that St Michael’s was Outstanding in all areas.

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The Mottey Meadows Nature Reserve Hay-making Festival Saturday 24th June The Mottey Meadows Nature Reserve in Wheaton

Aston are holding their annual Hay-making Festival on Saturday 24th June, 12pm-4pm.

Seize the day on the 24th of June to visit a rare survival from medieval times. You are invited to visit our

Ancient Lowland Floodplain Meadows with a guide

from Natural England. The meadows lie on the western side of Wheaton Aston and are so precious that they

are protected nationally as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and by European law as Special Area of Conservation(SAC).The site comprises a series of

nationally RARE lowland floodplain meadows - 95% of which, in the UK, have disappeared, due to changes

families, never one family and they are farmed, using

in modern farming practices. As this time of year is

traditional methods and timetables.

when the meadows are at their most spectacular we (Friends of the Mottey Meadows) are putting on our

Hay-making Festival which includes not only walks, but lots of other activities, stalls, food and entertainments

nearby and arrows will indicate the venue. The guided walks will depart from here. As well as the walks there

The Mottey Meadows’ main claim to fame is that it is

will be a variety of stalls (hedgehogs, bats, bees,

the most northerly habitat for the rare and

facepainting, wood carving, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust)

beautiful Snakeshead Fritillary or ‘folfalarium’ as it has

Birds of Prey, Birds of Prey, Punch and Judy, Ferret

always been known locally. These flower in late April

Racing and a Coconut Shy. There will be an ice cream

and have set their seed and died off now. There were

van, refreshments including homemade cakes, a cake

290 flowering plants this year, a real success story for

stall and the Wheaton Aston PTA will be providing

Natural England, who have stewarded the site since

burgers and drinks.

the mid sixties, when only about 15 plants remained.

By late June, you will be able to see all the traditional

All of this is being coordinated by the Friends of the

meadow species which used to be a

Mottey Meadows--’FOMM’ (see Facebook and the

common sight-- initially ladysmocks and marsh

website) with Adam Dempsey (senior site manager)

marigold eventually then these are replaced by the

Natural England.There will be information on the

tall, deep crimson burnet,ragged robin, knapweed

meadows, FOMM and how you can join us at the

and masses more of other traditional hay meadow

festival.We exist to help raise public awareness of this

varieties.The hay crop that follows is still as prized as

very special site in our community.

sweet tasting and horses love it! It was originally much sought after when horses were the main form of

transport, the hay being the ‘fuel’ and continues to be much prized.The meadows have survived fortuitously as the small plots were always farmed by several

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directly off Fentonhouse Lane (with thanks to Carol and David Blakemore) Entry is FREE! Parking is available

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it has been for hundreds of years, as it is said to be

This years’ Hay-making Festival is to be held in a field

See you there on 24th June! Further information

can be obtained from Wes Weate on 01785 840826, Phil Elson on 01785841657, Ruth Green on 01785

840054 or Sue Grainger (festival co- ordinator) on 01785 840669.

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Waterside dining at lock No. 26…

Here we take a look at the new bar and dining venue, No. 26, at Stone’s renowned waterside eatery Aston Marina…

Named for the number of the nearest lock on the neighbouring Trent and Mersey canal, No.26 sees the marina’s award-winning kitchen team expand on the repertoire of dishes found in the popular Bistro restaurant. With continued emphasis on showcasing the finest seasonal, locally produced ingredients the new dining space quadruples the capacity of The Bistro and includes a bar area where visitors can enjoy drinks ranging from coffees to locally produced beers, wines from an extensive wine list and house cocktails.

MAKE TIME FOR FAMILY, GOOD FRIENDS, AND GOOD FOOD

In terms of design and layout, echoes of the marina’s farm shop heritage can be found in the décor, with luxurious textiles and feature lighting contrasting wood, slate and rope accents. The centrepiece of the space will be a wood burning stove whilst huge glazed panels will allow light to flood the space and make the most of views over the marina.

For its launch at the end of May, chefs developed a menu featuring fresh pizzas from a new wood fired oven and some Great Taste Award-winning classics from the Bistro menu alongside brand new, seasonal dishes. The menu includes extensive options for vegetarian, gluten free and younger diners with dishes are designed to reflect seasonal produce and breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served daily.

No.26 opened its doors to the public in late May 2017 and the full menu can be viewed at www.astonmarina.co.uk. To be among the first to enjoy this new dining experience, make a reservation on 01785 819702 or email, info@astonmarina.co.uk

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Getting Children Gardening

By Diarmuid Gavin

It isn’t difficult to get the kids out into the garden.

for small pots on a patio

Most children adore the outdoors for the fresh air

and easy for kids to plant

and the freedom to run around and they rarely feel

themselves.

the cold. Open spaces for families are vital for our well being, particularly in built up areas where they

For summer, plant the

are rare or often under threat from potential

brightest colours in the

developers so that the areas that we do have

most interesting shapes

should be utilised as effectively as possible. Next

for real inspiration. Deeply

to larger parks and public spaces, our own gardens

scented Monarda or

are perfect playrooms for children. This doesn’t

Bergamot flowers look

mean that they have to be specially designed

like messy mops of hair

around their requirements, but by factoring in a few

and come in deep red or

ideas children can be introduced to a whole new

pink. They look great when contrasted with the deep

world where they can grow their own vegetables,

blue and towering Agapanthus flowers. Kids will love

pick their own fruit and start to appreciate how

these huge flower heads as they appear like fireworks

wonderful nature is.

and last for months. The great Papaver poppy flowers are bright red and soft to the touch and when they

Plants are a great place to start. A great way to grab

go over, the kids are left with brilliant seed shakers.

the interest of very young children is to think about

For real excitement, plant Cosmos atrosanguineus or

plants that grow or take root really fast as they won’t

Chocolate Cosmos, the chocolate vanilla aroma from

want to wait too long for the results! Mustard and cress

its deep crimson coloured flowers is straight out of

seeds are the most obvious things to grow and they

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’.

are still the most magical as they will grow within a week. You will only need some wet cotton wool placed

Snapdragons or Antirrhinums are a real favourite;

in a container to provide the perfect growing

watch the bees go right into the flowers for nectar

environment for the seeds. Sprinkle them on finely

and see the ‘doors’ snap shut behind them. They also

and leave in a warm light place. Use a stencil to create

make fabulous finger puppets! A plant that you can’t

animals or stars for brilliant seedling shapes. Sunflower

leave out is Stachys byzantina or Rabbit’s Ears. This

seeds are another good place to start, simply because

silvery grey plant has the softest, fluffiest leaves of all,

of the scale of the mature flower in the summer; the

it is really charming. You may decide to section off a

fact that this massive flowering stem comes from that

children’s flower bed to give them a sense of

tiny seed is really amazing to kids.

ownership, but if you wish to keep all the plants together or if you have a smaller space all together, all

Children love bright colours so spring and summer

these plants will not only stimulate kids, but they will

should be used to their full potential. For spring, you

be beautiful additions to any part if the garden.

can’t get a greater injection of colour than Daffodils; the traditional Narcissus ‘February Gold’ variety is

If you have the space, planting a tree can be a

both beautiful and classic. They will brighten up the

memorable activity for children. And as the children

grey days and kids love to pick them. Chionodoxa

grow up, so will the trees – lots to look forward to!

bulbs grow into elegant clumps of foliage that produce tiny bright blue star shaped flowers, they are perfect

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Your Local Area

A day out in Penkridge Everything you need to make this summer amazing is right on your doorstep.

So, before you go anywhere else make sure that you pay a visit to Penkridge today.

Get Summer Sorted If getting fit is your goal this summer then head to your local leisure centre and start your journey towards looking great and feeling amazing.

no better time to book in at the local beauty salon and treat yourself to some serious pampering.

With a professional spray tan and a pedicure you’ll be looking beach-ready in no time.

The summer is all about socialising and you’ll find all of those barbecue essentials in the village.

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of Penkridge’s top takeaways, restaurants or cafes?

Whether it’s a special meal with friends or a lazy dinner for two, there’s something that’ll appeal to everyone thanks to the choice of eateries in the village.

Choose from great pub restaurants, cafes, a deli specialising in healthy foods and of course, Chinese, Indian and traditional takeaways.

Find out what local events are taking place in June. See pages 46 and 47.

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fairs.

Of course fabulous food isn’t all that Penkridge has to offer, so why not make a day of it and turn your visit to the village into a great day out?

If you prefer a quiet afternoon though, you could always head to the local library to pick up a good book or maybe pay a visit to the salon to relax and unwind.

With plenty of history to explore, an impressive market to visit and a fantastic vintage-inspired afternoon tea canal cruise, you’ll find lots to keep you entertained all day.

There’s also a variety of special events planned for the summer too, like the ever-popular Round Table Fun Run, craft workshops, library events and antique

Everything You Need With a wealth of shops and businesses thriving in the village, there really is everything you need for your home and family right on your doorstep.

So, whether it’s a trip to the florist, butcher, hardware

or furniture store - or even travel agents - that you require, make sure that you visit Penkridge first.

Don’t forget, you can keep up to date with the local news, offers and events over on our social media pages.

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The Empty House

By Diane Pike

Poetry - Love it or Loath it? Personally, I’m not sure!

But, like it or not, we hear and read poetry every day in nursery rhymes, advert jingles, song lyrics, silly joke rhymes, birthday cards, wedding cards and in much, much more. Poetry is all about writing ‘words’ that express our feelings or describe our situations, and in many cases, both of those things.

I wrote ‘THE EMPTY HOUSE’ as an illustrated poem.

Why?

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Because every time I took a certain journey I would pass a tiny little derelict house, and, not knowing what it might be like inside – I began to imagine a visit!

Your local coffee shop, situated in the heart of Penkridge.

‘It appears that the old house has nothing to offer anymore as a means of shelter, but after further visits, the writer discovers that this is not quite the case.’ –

Serving breakfast, lunch, drinks and coffee

‘I went to the empty house today, The house without a door.

And all I saw were cracked panes And a dirty, broken floor.’

Daily specials Takeaway service Walk ins welcome

Find out what else the writer discovers!

Copies can be bought from ‘HOUSE OF CARDS’, Market Street, Penkridge (for all your celebratory cards).

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Summer is just around the corner at Russell’s Butchers 10% OFF with this advert

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• Kofta kebabs • A selection of burgers: chicken, beef, lamb & mint and chilli • Homemade sausages: Spanish, Welsh dragon, cracked blacked pepper and much more!...

Visit us at 2 Market Street, Penkridge, ST19 5DH or phone your order through to us on 01785 714069

Seasonal Recipe: Home-made Burgers

All You Need To Know!

It’s the barbecue season and nothing tastes better than delicious home-made chargrilled burgers.

Follow these top tips for the best burgers around…

June 2017

• Always choose good quality premium minced steak for the best flavour but pick one that has some fat in it – don’t buy extra lean mince as the burgers will dry out too much during cooking. Try asking your local butcher to mince some rump or chuck steak with about 20% fat content. For four quarter pounder burgers you’ll need 500g mince.

• Mince is fairly bland so you’ll need to add plenty of flavouring. Grated or very finely chopped onion and minced garlic form the basic flavouring but you add whatever dried or fresh herb, spice or seasoning you like. You’ll need to add 5-10ml (1-2tsp) salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper too.

• A handful of fresh breadcrumbs and a little beaten egg will also help to bind the mince together and prevent the burgers from breaking up during cooking. Whizz all the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture starts holding together or use clean hands to mix as thoroughly as possible.

• Shape the burgers into round flat discs with wetted hands. To get perfectly round shapes press the mixture into a metal pastry cutter.

Don’t over handle the burgers or they will be tough and dry when cooked.

• Ensure that burgers are cooked all the way through and there is no pinkness in the middle.

To check this press the burger down with a fish slice – if there are pink juices oozing out then cook for a few more minutes.

• If you want a change from the classic sesame seed bun why not serve the cooked burgers on top of wedges of toasted ciabatta bread spread with a little mustard mayo or pack into warmed and split pitta breads with salad or coleslaw.

• Try a fresh tomato relish instead of ketchup – just peel and finely dice a couple of ripe plum tomatoes and mix with a little olive oil, fresh chopped basil, a pinch of sugar and salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Feel Good This Summer With the summer holidays already in sight, South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are

encouraging people to start taking part in a little

exercise every week and get that summer body in progress.

There’s still time to make a transformation and feel fitter, healthier and more confident for the summer holidays.

One member who started their journey over 12 months ago made the life changing decision to join our leisure centres and he never looked back, losing over 9 stone in just 12 months he has managed to completely change his lifestyle and now looks and feels great.

To find out more visit, www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure or

Access to all areas from as little as £20 per month, plus use of 4 leisure centres for 1 great price.

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call: Penkridge Leisure Centre

01785 714152

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01922 417790

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01902 844032

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Woodlands Restaurant at The Chase Golf Club The Chase Golf, Health Club & Spa built in the

menu with stunning views overlooking the golf

into it under the ownership of local Simmons

standard of service and our chefs have a wealth of

early 1990’s has had a new lease of life breathed family in 2009. Since then, the club has gone

from strength to strength bucking the trends of struggling golf clubs. The Chase is not only a

golf club boasting stunning views over the Clee Hills, Wrekin and Cannock Chase, it is also a health club, spa, wedding venue, private

function and conference venue. The latest

addition to The Chase is the opening of seven

brand new luxury hotel rooms with a further ten in development.

Located inside the impressive main building is the Woodlands Restaurant, which opened its doors in

knowledge which they use to produce exceptional seasonal dishes using ingredients from our local

suppliers. The evening restaurant menu is available Wednesday – Saturday evenings and our lunch menu is available Wednesday - Friday. Our

speciality Steak Night menu is available every

Wednesday evening offering the best cuts of steak from our local farmers, two steaks and a bottle of

wine for £27.95. Sunday Lunch at Woodlands offers great value for money in a family friendly

environment and has soon become everyone’s go to Sunday Roast venue.

February 2015. It offers a cosy, warm and friendly

The restaurant is a little more than 2 years old now

restaurant itself offers an intimate and unique

with many fantastic reviews and has just received

bar area for pre and post dinner drinks whilst the

dining experience overlooking the beautiful views of Cannock Chase and the golf course itself. The Woodlands terrace is a must on a summers

and is steadily climbing the rankings on trip advisor the highest standard of excellence award from The Taste of Staffordshire for the second year in a row.

evening to relax and unwind with the beautiful

Whether it’s a birthday dinner, our famous

not enjoy your favourite tipple of gin from our new

terrace, our Woodlands restaurant is suitable for

sunsets here at The Chase as your backdrop. Why gin menu whilst enjoying time with friends and

family. Woodlands offers a contemporary British

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course. The team take great pride in offering a high

Woodlands Sunday lunch or afternoon tea on the any occasion and open to all.

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WOODLANDS RESTAURANT

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FAMILIES WELCOME

Sunday Lunch Menu*

Starters

Tomato and basil soup (V) Classic Prawn cocktail Ardennes pate with an onion loaf Breaded goats cheese with a beetroot salad (V)

Mains

Roast Shropshire topside of Beef served with roast potatoes & Yorkshire pudding

Desserts

White chocolate crème brulee Rhubarb and custard tart

Corn fed Chicken fillet topped with Parma ham and Melted Mozzarella

Duo of chocolate Lemon tart

Spiced Pork steak with Toffee cheesecake Wild Woodlands a creole sauce mushrooms in a red wine Please speak to a member of and Stilton sauce on Salmon fillet, thyme fondant staff prior to ordering about a toasted brioche potato with a white wine any allergies and cream sauce

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Mediterranean vegetable stack (V) All served with Vegetables and New Potatoes

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WEDNESDAY 12 JULY 2017, DOORS 7.30PM WOLGARSTON HIGH SCHOOL, ST19 5RX

Nikki Booth, Concert Pianist and Head of Music at Wolgarston, will take you on a musical journey spanning four centuries. Pieces from Haydn, Albeniz, Brahms, Chopin, Gershwin, Poulenc, Bridge, Burrows, Rachmaninov and Booth.

Tickets £10. Concessions £6.

Email enquiries@penkvalley.co.uk or call 01785 788400 to book.

Celebrating Success

at Wolgarston High School Wolgarston is celebrating success again in

football thanks to team members; Sam Edmunds, Sam Arthrell, Alex Wingfield, Alex Marsh, Alex Hallchurch, Andrew Archer, Ethan Woodman, James Black, Morgan Manley, Ben Wall, Dan

Lyons, Cameron Jackson, Joel Price, Max Perry, Reuben Powney and Harry Bickford.

On Thursday 11th May our Year 10 football team made it a double winning season by beating Alleynes 6 - 2 in the final of the Stafford & District Cup. This is in addition to The Staffordshire County Cup that the team won two weeks ago after a victory on

Teacher of PE), “Our students have demonstrated outstanding commitment and footballing ability throughout the season and we look forward to building on the success next year!”

penalties over Repton School.

“The lads have had a fantastic season which has included only one loss which was in the English Schools Cup,” said Mr Skinner (Team Coach and

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JoJo’s Interiors Offical stockist oF Annie sloan chalk paint™

JoJos Interiors specialises in quality hand painted furniture using Annie Sloan chalk paint ™.

We have been hand selected by Annie Sloan as stockists selling furniture paint, wall paint, waxes, fabrics and much more. We are always available to give you professional friendly advise and we also run weekly workshops to show you how easy it is to paint your own furniture.

We also stock beautiful interiors for the home including candles, photo frames cushions, lamps and more!

JoJos Boutique is on the first floor above JoJos Interiors and stocks gorgeous linen clothing, handbags and jewellery.

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Registered suppliers of: • Arden Grange Tel: 01785 712864 Mob: 07572 701913 Email: info@penkridgecattery.co.uk www.penkridgecattery.co.uk

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.

MICRO-CHIPPING SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE For cats, dogs, rabbits for only £12.50 on site with discounts for multiple pets. Home service also available.

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Penkridge WI

May Meeting Update

The Penkridge WI meeting was held on Monday 8th

May at 7:30pm. It was opened by the President, Sandra

Bailey, followed by the secretary, Sheila Moulton, reading notices and announcing future events.

One of these was a meal, booked by Vicky Atkins, at the

Shoal Hill Tavern in Cannock later in the week. There were 13 ladies from the group there and they all enjoyed their meals and the chance to have a good chat with each other.

Another event we are looking forward to is a day trip to

Matton Hall and Bakewell this month. Thanks go to Jackie Sharman for organising this.

Sheila then put on her ‘guest speaker hat’ and introduced everyone to the art of ‘Tintinnabulation.’ This was a name

which, to most, meant nothing but then we were introduced to its meaning of ‘bell ringing.’ What followed this was an evening that was extremely informative and a lot of fun.

Various members of the group volunteered to have a go with

the bells Sheila had brought with her. They were heavier than we’d anticipated and we tried, some successfully and one

or two not at first, to create a tune of sorts. The experience created much hilarity but it was also taken seriously and

we managed, under Sheila’s excellent demonstrating and supervision, to ring a recognisable tune.

The ladies, in the photo, keenly waiting to try out their new

skills are; Pauline Smith, Lyn Davidson, Christine Pace and Stella Winfield. Many thanks to Sheila, who is an active member of the Tintinnabulation group in Gnosall, for providing us with such an entertaining evening.

Our next meeting is on Monday, 5th June at 7:30pm in Penkridge Methodist Church Hall. New members are always welcome.

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For Holiday Let / Sale Overseas Property

Avenida De Almeria, Turre

The apartment has a large terrace with jacuzzi and enjoys views across the valley to the mountains, you can also see Mojacar village in the distance. Entering the apartment you have a spacious lounge-diner, modern open plan kitchen with granite worktops, the main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room, the property also consists of a family bathroom and a second double/twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes. The property comes fitted with mosquito blinds, air conditioning/heating and has a video entry system.

Available Immediately Please contact Karon Porter at Trafalgar Properties for further information on lettings or if you are interested in buying the property

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New healthy deli “Prepped” opens it’s doors in Penkridge Owners Jack, Mitch and Jack formerly from The White Hart in Penkridge have recently opened their new business venture, Prepped!

Situated in the centre of Penkridge, Prepped is open daily offering a wide selection of hot and cold healthy foods to cater for all. Freshly prepared salads, baguettes, wraps, hot meat sandwiches and jacket potatoes with a range of filling options are cooked fresh daily.

A selection of ready made options are available which are made fresh each morning for those who are pushed for time.

Everything is prepared on the premises and made fresh using locally sourced ingredients where possible. Why not grab a salad or wrap to go if you are in a hurry.

The team have received fantastic feedback since opening and look forward to welcoming new and existing customers back to try the healthy food options on offer.

Outside catering is also available, for more details ask one of the team.

Keep up to date with the latest news and offers over on the Prepped Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pg/preppedpenkridge

Prepped Hot & Healthy Deli Stone Cross Penkridge ST19 5AS OPENING HOURS: 9am - 6pm

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Afternoon Tea with Georgie’s Canal Cruises Georgie’s Canal Cruises was established back in November 2016. After undergoing 6 months of renovations at JD Boats at Gailey, the boat was then renamed Georgie Kate from Stanley Rose and was relocated to Teddesley.

Jess, owner of Georgie’s Canal Cruises first started baking at home after leaving her role as a restaurant manager over 3 years ago. She started her own bakery shortly after, Georgie’s Butterfly Bakery which is named after her daughter, Georgie.

“I started to fall in love with all the wonderful pieces of vintage china around and thought it would be a lovely addition to the cake business as a hire service on the side. I couldn’t hold my Mom back and she jumped aboard and helped me expand the collection.” said Jess.

2pm-4pm to Penkridge. Sunday Charters are from 12pm-2pm to Penkridge.

You can book any number of persons up to 28 on any of these dates or enquire outside of these times for private hire, with a charter or stationary. The boat is fully equipped and has a licensed bar, suitable for all celebrations such as weddings, christenings, birthdays, baby showers, hen and stag parties. There is also electricity sockets for laptops available, ideal for corporate meetings.

Afternoon Tea charters start from £19.95, including a 2 hour chartered experience.

Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea start from £21.95 and an upgrade can be given to add a lager or ale for £3.

Prosecco Afternoon Tea is £24.95.

Cocktail Afternoon Tea is £24.95.

After discovering that their boat was up for sale, they both thought how wonderful it would be to run afternoon tea cruises incorporating both of their skills and not to mention the huge collection of beautiful china they have accumulated. Their dream turned in to a reality, Georgie’s Canal Cruises was founded and the boat Georgie Kate was born.

Gerogie’s will also be running Friday night fish and chip charters once a month. Upcoming dates will be 30th June, 28th July and 25th August, departing at 6:30pm from Teddesley. This charter will take you up to Penkridge where you will collect fish and chips and then return. The cost will be £13.50 per person including your charter, lasting between 2 - 3 hours.

Georgie Kate is now located at Parkgate Lock, Teddesley Road, Penkridge and runs weekly charters on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.

Saturdays at 11am-1pm to Acton Trussell and

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Afternoon Tea Charters from ÂŁ19.95 per person (including 2 hour cruise) Saturdays 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Sundays 12pm-2pm From Parkgate Lock, Teddesley, Penkridge, ST19 5RH Private hire available for all celebrations Birthdays, Weddings, Christenings, Baby Showers, Corporate, Hen & Stag Parties See our website for more details, www.georgiescanalcrusies.co.uk Call or reserve now 07946 490203 or info@gerogiescanalcruises.co.uk You can find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Follow our journey and previous videos renovations on YouTube

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Sunday Closed

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What’s on in June at your Local Library Staffordshire libraries continue to reach out to their communities with a host of events, activities and services for June.

J.R.R Tolkien in Staffordshire 1915 – 1918 touring exhibition at Brewood Library until 22nd June

Calling all 13 – 24 year olds!

Volunteer to help the Summer Reading Challenge at Your Library

An exciting touring exhibition, organised by The Haywood Society, supported by the Staffordshire Libraries and Arts Service and the Museum of Cannock Chase and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund will be at Brewood Community Managed Library, which is managed by the SSSFT and a team of volunteers until Thursday 22nd June.

The Summer Reading Challenge starts on 15th July – This year the theme is Animal Agents!

Volunteering as a Library Reading Hack will offer you opportunities to run children’s activities, organise events, and help develop reading with young children.

The exhibition, which has already attracted over 85,000 visitors since launch in March 2016, focuses on the time that Tolkien spent in Staffordshire during the First World War highlighting the story for local residents, school groups, visitors to the county and interested groups such as The Tolkien Society and Tolkien scholars and enthusiasts.

• Get experience to add to your CV and talk about in interviews.

• Meet new people • It’s a great way to support your local library and community.

• You’ll be helping children develop a love of reading • Your volunteering hours can contribute to Duke of Edinburgh, Arts Award and other accreditations • Have your say in what your library offers young people.

• Have fun!

Visitors to the exhibition, which has been visiting several of the county’s libraries as part of a year-long tour, will be able to explore the writings, poetry and artwork that Tolkien wrote in Staffordshire as well as learn more about life for soldiers in Staffordshire during the Great War.

For more information or to sign up contact Your Library via the County Council Contact Centre on 0300 111 8000 or pop in and have a chat.

IT Buddy available at Penkridge Library Confused about computers? In a muddle with the world wide web?

An IT buddy will be available every Wednesday from 10am until 12noon at Penkridge library.

A volunteer will be on hand to help new computer users with accessing the internet, setting up email accounts and any other IT enquiries. If you have a laptop that’s troubling you or need help searching for jobs, pop along to some helpful, friendly help and advice. For further information, or to pre-book a slot please call Penkridge Library via the County Council Contact Centre on 0300 111 8000.

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Copies of original artwork, of domestic scenes and landscapes drawn by Tolkien in 1918 in Staffordshire, will be on display as will photographs specially loaned

by The Tolkien Estate and Bodleian Library.

Please visit www.staffordshiregreatwar.com for further details about the J.R.R. Tolkien in Staffordshire Exhibition or please contact David Robbie on 01889 881794 or at daverobbie38@btinternet.com For more information on June’s events and activities available in the South Staffordshire area please visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Forthcoming Events

at Chillington Hall

Guided Rhododendron & Azalea Walk Sunday 4th June A guided 3 mile walk through the grounds of Chillington to admire a vista of summer colour.

Walk starts at 2pm prompt.

Adults ÂŁ5, Children ÂŁ2.50, dogs welcome on leads.

House & Grounds Open Days 5th-7th June 31st July-3rd August 7th-10th August 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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Nature’s Gift Florist

Golden Oldies

Never underestimate the power of flowers

Antique & Reproduction Furniture

Nature’s Gift Florist is independently run by fully qualified florist, Heather.

Heather has been based at Piper’s Nurseries for the past 12 months and provides flowers and flower arrangements for all occasions, including:

• Weddings • Funerals

A family run business for over 30 years, we would be more than happy to help.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday-Saturday: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm visit our new website:

www.goldenoldiesfurnitures.co.uk

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Tel: 01785 714722 Crown Bridge, Penkridge

Email: sales@goldenoldiesfurniture.co.uk

• Birthdays • Special Occasions Stockist of: • Heart & Home Candles • Tealight Holders • Oil Burners • Balloons • Artificial Flowers • Vases

Gailey Pottery WORKING STUDIO POTTERY AND SHOWROOMS

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The Beacon Centre in Penkridge celebrates first birthday Leading sight loss charity The Beacon Centre is celebrating the first birthday of its site in Penkridge.

said: “We’ve had a fantastic first year and met some wonderful people.

The charity opened the doors to its Staffordshire shop in May 2016 and since then villagers have been able to visit to get advice on sight loss as well as pick up a range of goods including clothing, shoes and household items that are sold in aid of the organisation.

“Our Beacon Bus has made regular visits to the site in order to give people sight loss advice which will continue in the year ahead.

The shop has had a busy year, with customers bringing in a range of donations including a Vivienne Westwood coat.

To mark the birthday staff will be holding a celebration event at the store in Stone Cross on May 27th between 9:30am and 4:30pm.

There will be a tombola and raffle with prizes including a massage at Beauty House, a cut and finish at Wow Codsall and a personalized candle from Asprey and Clarke. There will also be a children’s lucky dip and cakes.

“We’ve had some amazing donations from our fabulous customers and we can’t thank them enough for their support.

“We are always on the look-out for volunteers in the shop as well, no experience is needed. We’re a really friendly bunch and it is a great opportunity to meet new people.”

To find out more about the volunteer opportunities you can ring the store on 01785 711114.

Customers on the day will also receive a free glass of wine.

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Penkridge Market to Host Youth Market

Penkridge Market has announced today that it will be participating in the high profile Love your

Local Market campaign and hosting a special Youth Market on Wednesday 31st May. The initiative,

which starts on the 17th May, is led by the National Association of British Market Authorities, with full support from the wider markets industry and

Government. It has developed over the years into a full fortnight of activities, with the aim of

highlighting all that is great about UK markets. and help them by giving them a platform from which to

Penkridge will be joining over 1200 markets across

grow their own businesses. Some of the richest

the country in the annual Love Your Local Market

entrepreneurs in the country such as the likes of Lord

campaign and offering incentivised pitches aimed at

Sugar famously started out at a young age in their

attracting new traders aged between 16 and 30, in

local market. Markets provide a fantastic platform from

order to help towards the goal of 100 youth markets across the country, to help support the next generation

work with local schools and colleges to help young

Started in 2012 amidst fears around the sustainability

also keen to ensure the market is attractive to younger

people start on their entrepreneurial journey. We are people both as somewhere to shop and trade.”

of our nation’s high streets, Love Your Local Market participants have staged over 11,000 events and this

Graham Wilson OBE, Chief Executive of the

year Penkridge Market will be hosting the youth

National Association of British Market Authorities said:

market, while highlighting the importance that the market plays in the heart of the community, not only for retail but as a valuable community asset that provides

“Love Your Local Market is the biggest market event in a generation. It gives people the chance of a new

a focal point to the village.

career and demonstrates how important the market

Penkridge will be offering special incentivised pitches

of the government and our headline sponsor Groupe

to anyone aged between 16 and 30 on Wednesday 31st May. If you are interested in having a stall at the youth market at the special rate of just £10 please contact Matt Williams the Market Manager on 01785

is to the local community. With the financial backing Geraud we intend to make Love Your Local Market once again the biggest and best markets campaign UK has ever seen.”

714221.

Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of

The Youth Market will run alongside the usual

three miles from Junction 12 of the M6 and is also eas-

Wednesday market which is open from 9am - 3pm, and the Market Manager is encouraging people to come along and show their support to the young entrepreneurs.

Matt Williams, Market Manager said: “We are keen to support young people in the locality

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which to grow small businesses and we are keen to

of traders and entrepreneurs.

Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is just ily accessible from the A5. It is 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock and 10 miles from Wolverhampton (postcode ST19 5AP).

For further information and to book a stall please call Matt Williams on 01785 714221 or see their website www.penkridgemarket.co.uk.

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Supporting the local community and other local businesses is important to us.

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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

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. 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.

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.

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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.

Happy Arts Staffordshire New crafts & messy play class Starting Wednesday 7th June & then Every Wednesday 10.30am - 11.30am at Penkridge Church Hall. 6 months -5 years. £4.50 per child.

Contact 07974 079782 or 07879 978504.

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.

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.

Penkridge Church Fete saturday 17th june 1pm-4pm at the Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. £1 adults entry, children free.

BBQ, Music, Punch & Judy, Dene Dance School, Performing Arts Band, Newport Tigers and much more!

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.

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.

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

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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

tettenhall college garden party saturday 24th june 1pm-4pm at Tettenhall College. BBQ, beer tent, woodland walks, donkey rides, afternoon tea, pimms on the lawn. FREE entry. www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk penkridge round table and district fun run sunday 25th june 2017 Race starts at 11am, pre registration closes at 10:15am. Fun Run and fun day until 3pm at the Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. Register online at www.olejcracesolutions.co.uk/category-s/128.htm BBQ, over 30 stalls run by local community groups & schools, entertainment and licensed bar.

SI Cannock invites you to their quiz night thursday 29th june 2017 Arrive by 6:45pm for 7pm start at The Barns, Cocksparrow Lane, Cannock, WS12 4PB. Teams of 4 cost £10 per person, individuals also welcome. Food and a raffle.

Fundraising for victims of domestic violence. For more details, contact June Bould on 07980 431784.

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Cannock and District Ladies Probus The Annual Lunch was held at

replacement within 2 days. Luckily

members attending, including

Probus came to the rescue and

The Chase Golf Club with 85

members and Chairmen Peter Arnold, Sheila Yard, and Paul Snape of other Probus in the

region. The event which was for the second year, pre-empted by catastrophe, eventually proved

to be an enjoyable success in the leadership of experienced Chairman Pam Clarke.

Grace was said by Margaret

Thompson; and a Toast to Absent Friends by Vice-Chairman Sheila Burrows.

The speaker: Town Crier Ken

Knowles cancelled due to health

delivered light entertainment in the form of his individual style of jazz and musical theatre in a ‘journey from New Orleans to New York’.

Roger’s interpretation of Gershwin, Jerome Kerr and Scott Joplin, were interspersed with anecdotes and explanations. Del Johnson gave

the vote of thanks. Thanks were

also conveyed to the organisers: in particular Barbara Bowman.

After a three course meal and

entertainment, guests had the

opportunity to win one of 20 raffle prizes.

problems, and speaker

The next meeting will be held at

had to use her initiative to find a

at 12 noon.

secretary Chrissie Caseley-Whereat

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Roger Browne from Stockport

For further information contact membership secretary 01543

505107 and www.probusonline.org

The Chase on Thursday 1st June

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New Black Country Book by Local Author Tales of Old Dudley Following on from his books about Penkridge, Brewood and Coven, local history writer Paul

Robinson has just published his latest title, this

time straying from our South Staffs villages to the

heart of the Black Country with ‘Tales of Old Dudley - A Catalogue of Crime, Accident & Misfortune’.

This fascinating book details hundreds of crimes and accidents that happened in Dudley and its neighbourhood during the nineteenth century. It includes accounts of explosions, fires, floods and other accidents, in industrial and residential settings, as well as mishaps on the roads, canals and railways.

Separate chapters deal with murders, suicides, robberies and issues of public health, with the words of the individuals concerned used where possible.

While famous criminal cases and accidents in the Black Country have been retold many times, the vast majority of the events in this book have not

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The Midcounties Co-operative raise money for Katharine House Hospice Colleagues at The Midcounties Co-operative in Cannock and Hednesford have set their targets high and raised enough money to pay for a full 24 hours of hospice care.

12 sites across Cannock and Hednesford worked hard to raise an enormous £9,273.28. This covered the costs of every single care service Katharine House Hospice provided for one day including: Day Therapies Care for 15 patients, Inpatient Care for 7 patients, 11 Lymphoedema sessions, four Hospice at Home visits amongst other services such as bereavement support sessions.

Corporate Fundraiser at Katharine House Hospice, Holly Addison

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said; “It was an honour to work with The Midcounties Co-operative throughout the partnership. Their enthusiasm and determination to reach their total was remarkable and everyone involved should be extremely proud of their achievement.”

Tracy Edwards, leadership team ambassador at The Midcounties Co-operative in Cannock and Hednesford said: “We’ve really enjoyed working with Katharine House Hospice over the past 18 months. In that time, we took part in an ‘Accumulator Challenge’, where teams had to turn £50 into as much as money as possible in 50 days, making over £2,000.

of carrier bags and we also held a fundraising day in Hednesford and a light switch on to boost our fundraising total. Supporting local community groups in the areas we serve is a core part of our values and we hope to continue to build on some of the great friendships we have made with the team at Katharine House Hospice.”

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Poultry Auctions Return to Penkridge Market Penkridge Market have announced today that they will be able to resume their weekly Poultry Auctions from this Wednesday (17th May 2017). The Market have been unable to sell live birds since mid-December due to the nationwide ban on gatherings (including auctions) of birds imposed by DEFRA to prevent the spread of Avian Flu. Today DEFRA have lifted the ban, giving permission to all traders in England to start selling live birds by auction again.

Matt Williams, Manager of Penkridge Market said: “It has been a very difficult time for us, but obviously we understand that these control measures need to be put in place to stop the

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spread of Avian Flu. We continued to hold a small auction of eggs and sundries on a Wednesday, but obviously we are delighted and relieved that we will now be able to get back to normal.�

The Poultry sales will take place every Wednesday at 11.30am, starting with the sale of sundries to include poultry equipment, garden tools and plants. This will then be followed by the sale of hen, quail, duck and goose eating eggs, followed by a wide variety of hatching eggs. Finally there will be the auction of all types of poultry, including a variety of breeds of hens, pullets, cockerels, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons and even ferrets!

If you would like to visit the Poultry Auctions, Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is easily accessible from Junction 12 of the M6 and is only 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock and 10 miles from Wolverhampton (postcode ST19 5AP). Admission and parking is free. For further information please call 01785 714221 or log onto the website, www.penkridgemarket.co.uk

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The race was 5 kilometres and Holly completed

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Useful Numbers Emergency Services Police station (Non-emergency calls) National Gas Emergency National Grid Electrical Emergency

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