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Contents Tom Giffard, the “Old Squire of Chillington”

Round Table Comedy Night

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Cyprus - Something for everyone...

Chase Young Farmers

International Women’s Day at Wolgarston High

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Crossword puzzle

M.A.G Group Home Services

National Trust Events Programme

Kids puzzle page

P.A.C.E 2000 Ladies Fashion Show

St John’s First School celebrate Shakesphere Week

Feel Good, Look Good Event

Hospice calls on local gardeners for help!

Changing Rooms by Helen Taylor

Useful Numbers

Staffordshire Police - Stop them in their tracks

Fight Premature Ageing by Helen Taylor

Dene Dance School Easter Workshop Success

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Tom Giffard, the “Old Squire of Chillington” Every man is the hero of his own

neighbourhood”. They were one of

happiness of others, the simplicity

Teddesley Hall, perhaps, more

with the ancient tradition of

refinement all combined to give

diary, Lord Hatherton of

than most. In his extensive

journals, however, a few people are held up for the utmost

praise; his mother, his two wives and “The Old Squire of

Chillington” - Tom Giffard. Edward Littleton and Tom Giffard

having their tenants pay their rents at the Hall and then dining there with the family. The Giffards did

Britain great. He maintained that,

in 1836:

like a barrack, old, dirty, full of

a peer, leading an expensive social life in London and spending huge amounts of money in an attempt to make Teddesley Hall as

fashionable as possible. Tom

Giffard was denied such a public

went to his room. Such a place, old prints, old books piled up

in corners, covered with dust,

blunderbuss, pipes, fishing tackle,

shabby old bed and Tom inside on his back, not shaved for a week

and looking as much like his father as possible.”

life because his family were

What money the Giffards did

back on local resources and local

poor of the neighbourhood. Lord

Roman Catholics. He was thrown pursuits, such as hunting. As a

result he earned Lord Hatherton’s accolade of being “a fine old

English Country Gentleman”, a

type who were “in days of yore”

like ‘The living powers, enclosed in stately shrines of growing trees –

the rural Gods wield their sceptres here’”.

Throughout almost all his life, Tom Giffard acted as an example and a reproach to Lord Hatherton.

Hatherton was ashamed of the neglect of his neighbourhood

when he was away in London.

He noted ruefully that the Giffard family “were most popular with

the servants and the poor of the

the lower orders”.

Lord Hatherton described a visit

friends, despite their careers Littleton became an MP and then

him an unbounded popularity with

For Lord Hatherton the old English

expensive lifestyle at Chillington.

“Tom was ill with gout in bed. I

taking very different paths.

of his habits, his disregard of

not indulge in an extravagant or

had known each other since they were boys and were lifelong

the few great houses to continue

Country Gentleman had made

“Peerage in this country confers legislative rank, privilege and

power, but not nobility. Gentility

from a remote period is the true nobility. Giffard of Chillington is

more noble than nine tenths of the law lords and would not change

places with any of them, though

they might possess large estates. The high bred English squire

laughs at French counts and Neapolitan marquesses”.

spend was often lavished on the Hatherton described how the

grounds of Chillington Hall and

its lake were the resort of all the holiday people from

Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire:

“I have seen 1,000 people on and around the water in a day. 10 or 12 boats constantly maintained

there – filled on summer days. The squire never failed to be present

though unable to walk except for a few yards for the last 10 years

This story and many more are

towards noon, to the pool, sitting

Teddesley Hall”, by Robert

of his life. He was always carried at the end of a low cart he had

had constructed for the purpose. His love of witnessing the

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Chase Young Farmers Ran by the members for the members, we are the friendliest club in Staffordshire! You don’t have to be a farmer, it’s not all about wearing wellies it’s all about friends and fun! If you like sports, animals, outdoors, horses, dinner dances and discos, want to learn something new, fancy travelling abroad or just want to get out and enjoy life and make cracking mates, then what are you waiting for? If you’re aged between 10 and 26, love rural life and want to get involved in something new, then Young Farmers is for you! Get in touch NOW and come along to any meeting and Chase YFC will change your life!

are starting to build their float to the theme of ‘The Magic Roundabout”! In 2013 they won with their “Mousetrap” float! The water fight is the highlight of this competition!

Chase Young Farmers Club meets every Tuesday evening. The first Tuesday of the month at The Clifford Arms, Great Haywood, for their members meeting to tell everyone about upcoming events. Throughout the month they do various activities from trampolining to farm walks. Joining Chase will be the gateway to a whole world of new opportunities. From meeting friends you will keep for life, a great social life, to discovering a skill you never even knew you had, there is so much more to Young Farmers than wellies and tractors!

On June 25th Chase YFC are holding the county’s first ever lawnmower race, with a BBQ and disco. Rules and more information can be found on their Facebook page. Each year the club chooses charities to support. At the end of the year, after the fund raising events have taken place, the members will donate an amount to these charities. This year members have chosen: Midlands Air Ambulance and Birmingham Children’s hospital.

Members are currently preparing for their annual rally held on 14th May, which is a day filled with competitions for everyone to get involved in.

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Guided Bluebell Walk Sunday 8th May

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Guided Rhododendron & Azalea Walk Sunday 5th June

Walk starts at 2.00pm. £5 per adult, £2.50 per child.

House & Grounds Open 1st-5th May 29th-31st May 6th-8th June 2pm – 4pm (last entry to the house 3.30pm).

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National Trust Staffordshire Centre Upcoming Events Programme Bosworth Battlefield and Heritage Centre Wednesday - 25th May

Lion Salt Works Thursday - 23rd June

The site of the Battle of Bosworth is of national

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Exhibition most of which is on the ground floor. Last entry to exhibition is 3pm. Facilities include parking [£2.50], picnic areas, toilets, and the licensed Tithe Barn Restaurant, which opens at 10am, offers a

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Meeting: Visitor Centre at 10:50am. Tour starts at 11am. Cost: Members £8 and visitors £9 which includes entry to the Exhibition and the guided tour. Directions: Via the M6, then A5 or [M6Toll/A5] for roughly 28 miles before left turn onto A444. Turn right within a mile, signed to Shenton or Sutton

Cheney. Post code CV13 0AD. If you have transport difficulties please let us know and we may be able

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• Riding the Anderton Boat Lift only 5 minutes away by car or just a 50 minute walk along the canal.

• Taking a boat trip on the River Weaver starting from the Anderton lift site.

• Visiting the Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse in

North-wich/ Northwich Town. Post Code CW9 9AB. Meet: Reception area 11:25am for the tour. Cost: Members £9 Visitors £10. Directions: It is approx. 5miles from J19 on M6. Post Code CW9 6ES. If you would like to take part but have transport difficulties please let us know and we will do our best to help.

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You can stop opportunist thieves in their tracks by taking a few simple precautions. Always take everything out of your vehicle, even a bag of rubbish could lure a thief. Remove sat nav and suction marks and always close windows and lock doors. If you use a fob, stand by your vehicle and listen to make sure you hear it locking – it’s easy to press the wrong button and mistakenly think your vehicle is safe. When at home park in well-lit area or park in your garage if you have one. Thieves don’t want to draw attention to what they’re doing so consider installing movement activated security lights at the front and back of your property. Be vigilant – if you have a high value prestige car it may attract the attention of a professional thief who will use tactics to find where you live to steal the car. If you think you’re being followed, safely pull over and let that vehicle pass. If you see anyone acting

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Fight Premature Ageing by Helen Taylor

Ageing is unfortunately an inevitable process for us all, but if you take steps to protect your skin now, you’ll benefit in the future. Environmental factors play an enormous role in how well - or not -you age, so it’s really important to look at how your current lifestyle might affect your skin in the future. Those bad health and beauty habits you have now could be exposing you to long-term skin damage and accelerating the ageing process. But don’t worry, if you take notice of our tips, you’ll stay looking youthful for longer. Keep Your Skin Safe in the Sun The sun is one of the biggest factors in premature ageing, so you need to ensure that you properly protect against it. You’ll be well aware of the need for sunscreen when you’re lying on the beach, but you might not realise that you need to use it every day. That’s because skin-damaging UV rays are present even when the sun isn’t shining. If you can’t live without an allyear-round tan, then you’ll need to find an alternative to regular visits to the sunbed. Sunbeds are equally - if not more - damaging than the sun and they’ll leave your skin looking coarse, leathery and wrinkled.

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And sun-lovers really must be aware of the damage to their skin, because it doesn’t end there. Squinting in the sun can, over time, cause crow’s-feet, so always wear sunglasses and ensure that they offer proper protection for your eyes else you may become more prone to cataracts in later life. Apply sunscreen liberally to every part of your body that’s exposed to the sun. Don’t rely on SPFenhanced make-up alone for your face, it’s likely that you don’t apply enough of the product to fully protect your skin. And remember the dangers of UV rays go far beyond wrinkled skin, over exposure puts you at risk of developing skin cancer. Time to Quit Another lifestyle factor that you need to address for the sake of your skin - and your health - is smoking. It’s hard to quit, but if you want to kerb or prevent the signs of premature aging then it’s a must. The free radicals in cigarette smoke break down collagen, slow the skin’s ability to heal and make it look sallow, dull and lifeless, because smoking inhibits the blood supply that keeps skin looking healthy. Wrinkles prematurely begin to form and you start to age quickly compared to your non-smoking friends.

Even if you don’t smoke you are still at risk of these effects if you spend time in smoky atmospheres, so it’s best to steer clear of second-hand smoke altogether. Don’t Pull Your Face Your mom probably told you that if you pull your face like that way it’ll stick that way, well she was right. Repetitive movements - like frowning and raising your eyebrows can encourage lines to form earlier than they should. It’s good to express yourself, but if you find yourself frequently pulling the same expression make a change now, or expect wrinkles in the future. Get into a Routine Start a skincare routine today. There’s no better time to start dedicating time in your day to your skin. Invest in a variety of skincare products to help you in your quest to stay looking youthful. Eye creams, moisturisers and exfoliators are essential. And don’t forget the value of living a healthy lifestyle. Eating a diet that’s rich in vitamins A, C and E (found in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables) and omega-3 fatty acids (from fish, nuts and seeds) will boost skin from the inside out. Image courtesy of New Look Beauty.

Dene Dance School

Easter Workshop Week Success Dene Dance School have recently held their 9th school holiday workshop which took place in March over the Easter period. The workshop week was a huge success with over 25 local children attending! The Dene Dance School school holiday workshops are aimed at ages 6-14 years. Over the course of a week, children learn up to 5 dance routines. Covering styles such as hip hop, cheerleading, commercial, rock ‘n’ roll and break dancing, which all culminate in a small showcase for the parents at the end of the week. As well as dancing the workshops also consist of dance based, fun activities for the pupils to get involved in, such as group choreography challenges. This gives the them the opportunity to make new friends amongst the group and gain confidence whilst having fun. 10am-4pm daily. If you wish to book your child a space, call Katy on 07584 030520. To find out more about Dene Dance School, visit www.denedanceschool.co.uk

The workshops are a great opportunity for children to interact with others and bring out the best of their dancing abilities. Dancers get the chance to mix with unfamiliar faces throughout the week by taking part in various activities and routines, giving everyone the opportunity to get involved. All of the staff at Dene Dance School also thoroughly enjoy getting to know the children’s different personalities and skills over the fun filled week.

The school holds weekly classes for all ages, working towards their annual production at The Gatehouse Theatre in Stafford. As well as their yearly showcase, you can also find Dene Dance School performing at various venues and local events such as Wolgarston High School’s Dance Festival and Penkridge Church Fete.

Dene Dance School is a local dance school based in Penkridge. Ran by GPTD qualified teachers, all of which are DBS checked and first aid trained. Their workshops are extremely popular so it’s always a good idea to book well in advance to guarantee your child a place. The next workshop week Dene Dance School will be holding will take place during the summer holidays from Monday 25th July - Friday 29th July. This will be held at Dunston Village Hall,

Keep up to date with the latest news by liking the Dene Dance School Facebook page or following them on Twitter: Dene Dance School @DeneDanceSchool

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Stafford Photographic Society Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 121 years since Stafford Photographic Society was first formed in 1895 and it is now one of the oldest camera clubs in the Midlands. We have around 60 members and meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm from September to May, with a wide variety of guest speakers and competitions. Our programme also includes a Summer Programme and Days Out to local places of interest. At the beginning of 2016 we moved to our new venue, The Northfield Centre.

PROGRAMME FOR MAY May 3rd 2016 Annual Print Competition One of the highlights of the year. The best of the monthly entries will be judged by Ralph Duckett MPAGB, EFIAP, APAGB. May 10th 2016 Annual Projected Digital Image Competition

Another one of the highlights of the year where members enter their best PDI images. We welcome back former member Mike Sharples MPAGB, ARPS, EFIAP, BPE4* to judge. May 17 th 2016 Annual General Meeting Presentation of awards and Social. Always an enjoyable evening to wind up the season and look forward to the next.

For more information visit the website: www.staffordphotosociety.org.uk or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/staffordphotographicsociety

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Foster Care Fortnight 16th–29th May 2016 Park Foster Care is an independent fostering agency who provide information and guidance on how people can become foster carers. We support people from a variety of backgrounds and experience through their journey in becoming approved foster carers to children in care who may have had troubled and difficult beginnings. Our agency receives high numbers of child referrals from Local Authorities and we are actively looking for new people to come forward and care for local children, sibling groups, parent & child and teenagers in your area. With a huge national ‘Foster Care Fortnight’ campaign coming soon there has never been a better time to come forward, find out more and start your fostering journey with Park. Our dedicated team are here to help answer your questions, provide you with useful information about how to become a foster carer and offer free Skills to

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Foster training. Park offer a competitive fostering fee, excellent training and most importantly a family feel staff team to fully support you in looking after a child in care. You need to have at least one spare bedroom or two if you would like to help keep siblings together. You will be over 21, no upper age limit, we encourage people from all ethnic, cultural or religious background to come forward. You can be single (male or female), married, living together, LGBT or in a same sex relationship, working, unemployed, homemaker or retired. Just don’t rule yourself out! If you have thought about fostering or are an existing foster carer who would like to change provider then we would love to hear from you. Call today on 0800 169 4552 alternatively email, info@parkfostercare.com or visit www.parkfostercare.com

Excellent service at Ralvern Ltd Ralvern Ltd has long been providing its customers with an exceptional service, ever since the business was first established by Ralf Collis in 1946. Now his grandsons, identical twins Simon and Chris Edwards, run the well-established family business and the same commitment to excellent customer service is still in place. Manufacturing all manner of sofas, settees, chairs, chaise lounge and occasional chairs from their base in Cannock, the company can create any type of design from ultra-modern to classically traditional. “Our highly skilled craftsmen can create any look our customers want for their home. We offer a really helpful and welcoming approach and enjoy exceeding customer’s expectations,” says Simon. “There are no salesmen at Ralvern and clients deal direct with myself and Chris, we have a very personal approach to customer relations and want to take care of customers ourselves, that’s why we cut out the salesmen, so that we can offer a unique, personal and relaxed approach.” In-house frame making enables clients to design their lounge from concept, because all frames at Ralvern are made from scratch.

and beyond recovering your choice of fabric and leathers.” The team can recreate the original suite to an even higher standard than it was originally built to.

“We only use the best materials and we have the freedom to create sizes and designs that will suit any room and taste. We include a lifetime frame, six inch coil springs and our build quality is always exceptional.”

“As a standard we strip your lounge sofas back to the frame and start from scratch, using superior foams, fillings, springs and cushions. The sofa is then finished by our highly experienced craftsmen to achieve a truly unique lounge setting.”

And the company are well known for their excellent standards, establishing an excellent reputation over the 70 years they’ve been in business.

Ralvern will collect your existing suite from home, offer you a replacement whilst work is carried out and deliver the finished suit once completed.

“Our gallery of fabric books perfectly illustrates our capacity to create almost any type of design, using our experience, drive and passion.”

“Customers are welcome to come and see us at work, carrying out both the manufacturing and reupholstery process in our factory showroom,” adds Simon.

It’s not just making bespoke designs that Ralvern takes care of though, the team also offer a complete reupholstery service.

Whatever you’ve got in mind for your home, contact Ralvern Ltd today to discuss your ideas.

“If you can’t bear to part with your existing suite, we offer a superior reupholstery service that goes above

completed projects or to look for inspiration for your

Visit www.ralvernupholstery.co.uk to view own dream design.

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St Michael’s Church Fete Saturday 18th June Arrangements for the 2016 St.Michael’s Church Fete are well under way. It will focus on

“Celebration” as this year our Queen, Elizabeth II, reaches the age of 90. We hope stallholders will bring along their bunting to decorate their tables and gazebos.

The Fete will be on Saturday 18th June, at the

Haling Dene Centre in Penkridge starting at 1pm.

However, an exciting addition this year will be the 399th Marathon run by Mark Vaz. Please come

along to the Village centre on Saturday morning to

see Mark set off from outside Tedstones at 10.30am. Bring your flags along and let’s make it a Marathon to remember for him. The fairground organ will be

there as in the past and you will also be able to buy your tickets for the Grand Draw.

Mark’s run will finish within the grounds of the

Haling Dene Centre while the fete is in progress so you will be able to cheer him in. A full programme is being arranged for the afternoon with Punch &

Judy shows, music from the Cannock Music Centre Bands and St Michael’s School Choir, dancing and

much more! With an extra special close planned to close our afternoon of ‘Celebration’. See You There!

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Also at Whitegate: fishing day tickets campsite V fest camping animal corner animal feeds: hay, straw, layers pellets, dog food meat block. sacks of potatoes & much more

A traditional farm shop & butchers selling quality home reared meats & homemade products.

We the Swift family, have been farming Beef, Sheep, Poultry, Pigs & arable here at Whitegate for many years now. With traditional breeds, farming to British farm assured standards, feeding home grown cereals & non - GM feeds… all adds to us producing the finest quality meat. Reducing food miles, so you can shop local and receive quality food products for your money. ‘Customer favourite our best pork sausage, also available speciality sausage, burgers & all homemade here’. Our ‘Granny Swifts’ range is a truly delicious range of homemade products including, meat pies, pork pies, pasties, sausage rolls, ready meals and much more . Award winning products …Sausage, Steak Pie & pork pies . Visit our website for our online shop at

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Penkridge Market takes part in National ‘Love Your Local Market’ Campaign... Penkridge Market has recently announced that it will be participating in the high profile, national 2016 Love Your Local Market campaign, led by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA), with full support from the wider markets industry and government. The initiative, which was first thought of by Mary Portas, who suggested a national markets day, has developed over the years into a full fortnight, highlighting all that is great about UK markets. The campaign, which will run from 17th May to 31st May, aims to attract new market traders and highlights the importance that markets play in the heart of their local community, not only for retail but as a valuable community asset, providing the focal point of many town centres. It provides a national spotlight on markets across the country and is not only wholeheartedly supported by the industry but Government and a range of other partners. The campaign serves to build affection and support for markets, by enhancing their status within the local community and offers start-ups an opportunity to test a new concept in a low cost, low risk environment. Penkridge will be joining over 1200 markets across the country by taking part in Love Your Local Market and are offering incentivised pitches aimed at attracting new traders. The Market will be leasing stalls to local entrepreneurs during the fortnight (17th May to 31st May), at a reduced rate of £10 per stall, to allow them to ‘try out’ their business ideas and to attract more people to visit the town centre. Matt Williams, Manager at Penkridge Market said: “We know that it can be quite daunting and costly to set up a new business, so a market stall is a great way to try out ideas and get customers feedback, without it costing very much. The market attracts up to 5,000 people from around the Region every Market day, so it’s a great place to start a new business.”

The Market will also be offering incentives to the public, to come and support their local traders, with special offers and competitions being held across the fortnight. Matt continued: “We really hope that people will get behind the campaign and come and support their local traders. Obviously the more money that is spent locally, the more wealth it creates for our local economy.” High Streets Minister, Marcus Jones said: “We have a proud heritage of markets in this country. They are a vital part of Britain’s bustling high streets and the heartbeat of communities across the country. They are a key part of the retail offer in many towns, contributing to jobs and local growth and are a proven catalyst for encouraging the next generation of business people. They also offer a vibrancy that the internet and out-of- town retail centres cannot match. I urge market operators, traders and local people across the country to champion this important campaign.” Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is just three miles from Junction 12 of the M6 and is also easily 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 on the market please call Matt Williams on 01785 714221 or see their website www.penkridgemarket.co.uk.

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E DGAR’s Restaurant & Bar

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Christenings, birthdays, weddings. Call for details.

Open 7 days a week from 9am serving a wide range of home cooked meals and snacks, or treat yourself to a cup of tea or coffee with one of our homemade cakes.

Meals served from: Monday - Saturday, 9.00am - 7.30pm Sunday, 9.00am – 4.00pm Sunday Roast available 12.00pm - 4.00pm (Booking advisable). Fully licensed bar available.

Join us for Afternoon Tea

with a fine selection of homemade cakes and sandwiches.

Steak Night

Last Thursday of the month - 26th May Prime Sirloin, Rump, T bone steaks, served from 6:30pm, bookings only. From £9.99

Tel: 01785 713631

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Unit 26, Martindale, Cannock, Staffs, WS11 7XN Tel: 01543 504 731 www.jlceramics.co.uk

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What’s on in May 2016 at your local library in the South Staffordshire area Staffordshire libraries continue to reach out to

their communities with a host of events, activities and services for May.

Mental Health Awareness Week

The week will take place from 16th -22nd May and will be themed around relationships and connections.

Healthy and supportive relationships reduce the risk of mental ill-health. This Mental Health

Awareness Week we are celebrating the connections, the relationships, the people in our lives that add to our wellbeing and protect and sustain our mental

health. From family and friends, to colleagues and

neighbours; taking notice of those connections that make you feel safe and supported.

Discover the excellent information available at Your Library with displays of Reading Well Books on Prescription, dementia awareness and ‘Mood

Boosting Books’ for adults and a special collection, launched in April 2016, called ‘Shelf Help’ aimed at young people. For more information about Mental Health Awareness Week please visit:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mentalhealth-awareness-week

Codsall Library says Relax! Mental Health Awareness Week and Dementia

Awareness Week fall 16th-22nd May and 15th-21st May respectively.

Do you want to learn how to stop worrying?

Do you want to learn how to relax and remove stress? Would you like to improve your health and wellbeing? If you do why not join qualified and experienced meditation teacher Nick Wilkes every Friday

Do you want to learn how to use one of these?

Come along to your local library at Perton, Brewood, Wombourne, Kinver and Penkridge and find out the times and dates for our courses provided by your

Adult Community Learning Tutor, Sudha Mistry from Staffordshire County Council.

Our courses are friendly and fun and available throughout the year.

We can help you learn how to find useful information

on the Internet like holidays, compare prices, recipes, crafts, history, sport, collectables, jobs and much more!

Learn how to send emails with photos to friends and

family and keep in touch with them. Or even see and talk with them using Skype!

Beginner level courses are for 6 weeks and available throughout the year. Fees are £10 or FREE if you receive income related benefits.

Do you want to improve your skills further on iPad or Laptops? Or do you want to understand Online

Shopping, eBay, or Digital Photos. Ask about the

Intermediate level courses that are only available on

request. Leave your enquiries details with the library staff.

JOB SEEKERS - Do you need an IT qualification for your CV or just looking to improve your computer

skills for a new job? These courses will help you gain

an Entry Level 2/3 Qualification or Level 1 Qualification in Word, Internet and Email. Fees are FREE if you receive income related benefits or only £19 for all others.

For more information on May’s events and

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For more information contact Codsall Library on

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Tel: 01785 714722 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday-Saturday: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 12pm - 4pm Visit us at 5 Crown Bridge, Penkridge, Staffordshire Tel: 01785 714722 www.goldenoldies.me.uk May 2016

What’s On... Regular Events PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB

Penkridge bowling club

Every 3rd Monday of the month

every Tuesday

7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge. Professional NAFAS Demonstrators doing 5 floral arrangements. Sales Table & Raffle. Light Refreshments. Entrance £5. New Members and Visitors very welcome. Details– Margaret 01785 712113 or Marie 01785 715445.

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 pre school Every Mon, tues & thurs morning

Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.15am - 12.15pm in term time at the Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. An early years playgroup for children aged 2-5 years. Funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds available. Find us in Room 13 at the Haling Dene Centre. For more info call Kelly on 07900 684 277. penkridge women’s wi every 1st Monday of the month

7:30pm start at the Methodist Church Hall, Penkridge. New members and visitors welcome. For more information contact Sandra on 01785 712468.

Penkridge & Acton Trussell Photographic Society. Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 713839. Learn how to master you digital cameras and take great photos. gardening club Every 2nd tuesday of the month

Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 715640. Learn more about growing your favourite plants. WHEATON aston folk dance club 4th tuesday of the month

friendship with like minded women. Contact Gill on 01543 506347. penkridge rainbow club Every wednesday

Carer, Baby & Toddler Group. 10am11:30am at Penkridge Scout Hut. A variety of activities, occasionally joining with different toddler groups. £2 per family. Find us on facebook, Penkridge Rainbow Group. penkridge parkinsons uk support group 4th wednesday of the month

10:30am-12:30pm. at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4th wednesday of the month with the exception of August and December. Refreshments provided. Come along and meet us. new companions club Every wednesday

1:30pm-3:30pm. at Church Hall, Penkridge. Run by volunteers from local churches. Open to any age group. We offer tea/coffee/cakes (no charge), cards, dominoes, jigsaws, rummikub and the occasional musical or bingo afternoon. All are welcome. For more details, phone Liz on 07779 405321.

2pm to 4pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre.

American Contra & traditional square dancing. From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton Aston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For further information contact Mike Whiting on 01952 812601.

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Monday Evenings

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9:30am-11:30am at Dunston Pre-School Playgroup, Dunston. £2.00 per week. Including a drink and snack for both parent and child. Plenty of toys for children. Everyone welcome, mums, dads, grand parents or childminders. For more info call 07870 467360.

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.

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Acton art society

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every 3rd tuesday of the month

7:30pm-9:30pm at Grange Road HQ. 12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For more info contact Flt. Lt. Lee Sharples on 07932 258629 or email, oc.2415@aircadets.org

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

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From 4.30pm at Penkridge Medical Practice. Breast Cancer Support. For further details contact Jan at the centre on 01785 711124.

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11am-12noon at Acton Trussell Community Centre. Come along and join in the fun with South Staffordshire AGE UK. £2 per session. First session free of charge. craft group alternate wednesdays

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

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your French holidays, and enjoy learning, with this relaxed, friendly group. If you speak a little French and want to improve, then come and join us. New faces always welcome! For more info, contact Jan Mitchell on 01785 606343. A bientot! baby bounce & rhyme

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

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2pm Kick Off at Engleton Lane, Brewood, ST19 9DY. In memory of Simon Harvey. All proceeds go to MIND charity. Adults £4, kids £1. BBQ, Bar & Bouncy Castle. For more info call 07795 466545. an audience with bert flitcroft at penkridge library tuesday 3rd may

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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.

6pm-7pm at Penkridge Library. FREE. Come along to Penkridge Library and meet Bert Flitcroft, Staffordshire’s Poet Laureate for an informal evening of poetry discussion and readings on the subject of love. Refreshments available. For further details, call 01785 712 916 or email, penkridge.library@staffordshire.gov.uk Find out more about Bert at www.bert-flitcroft-poetry.com

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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. Our first main session after Easter is on the 15th April. For more details, ring Ann on 01785 713407.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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May 2016

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Doors open at 7pm for 7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5AP. Tickets: £5 includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Charity raffle. Prizes include a £50 & £25 clothing voucher to spend on the night! For tickets or more info, contact Sue Gray on 01785 713702 or 07853354591 or Marie Rowe on 01785 715445. penkridge round table comedy night Saturday 14th May 2016

7pm at the Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge. £14 entry includes two fantastic comic acts, free fish and chip supper plus a bar & disco & raffle! For tickets, call Ian on 01785 713396. All proceeds go to local good causes.

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Cyprus Something for Everyone… by Helen Taylor With the perfect mix of beautiful sandy beaches, historic sites and lively nightlife, it’s no surprise that Cyprus is a firm holiday favourite.

Boasting an impressive 340 days of sunshine a year, Cyprus has one of the best climates in Europe, thanks to it’s location in the far south of the Mediterranean. Temperatures start to rise from April - in the 20s - before soaring in the summer months to around the 40ºC mark. The winters stay comfortably warm and most rain is confined to the months between December and March, although only a few inches fall each month. The most comfortable times to visit are April, May and October, as the thermometer moves between 17ºC and 25ºC.

Larnaca region to find clubbing Mecca, Ayia Napa. With the best in clubs, pubs and bars you can party all night long before heading to the town’s long stretch of sand to recover during the day. It’s not just nightlife that’s on offer on Cyprus’ East Coast though, Protaras is a family-favourite thanks to its beautiful beaches that shelve gently into the sea and its array of water sports at Fig Tree Bay. There are impressive craggy rock formations, sea caves and hidden coves along Protaras’ coast which can be explored on foot, bike or boat. The town of Paphos is the most popular resort of Cyprus’ West Coast. There are several golden beaches to enjoy, plenty of historical sites to visit - including the Tombs of the Kings - as well as a picturesque marina. Move away from the coast and you can get a taste of a sleepy Mediterranean existence. There are pine-covered hills and olive groves stretching across the countryside and peaceful village squares, like Pomos and Latchi to visit.

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With a long history and rich culture that spans 10,000 years, Cypus is one of the oldest civilisations in the Mediterranean. The Mycenaean Greeks joined the island’s prehistoric age inhabitants 3500 years ago, firmly establishing the island’s Greek roots. Since then Cyprus took influences from the cultures that followed, including the Phoenicians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Romans, Franks, Venetians, Ottomans and British. Each culture has left behind visible remnants of their passage, so it’s no surprise that the island is rich with fascinating cultural sights, museums, monuments and galleries. There’s so much to see, from prehistoric settlements, classical Greek temples, Roman theatres and early Christian basilicas. Venture away from the tourist sites and into rural villages and you’ll find that the customs, traditions and ‘old ways of life’ of Cyprus are still very much alive.

An exotic blend of Greek and Middle Eastern cultures, complete with remnants of ancient civilisations, Cypriot cuisine incorporates a variety of delicious tastes and flavours.

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fingered supporters to open their gardens this summer to help raise funds for the care of local people with progressive illnesses. The beautiful gardens of Stafford and the surrounding area are well known – as is the generosity of local people. In previous years, garden owners have charged a small admission fee to their gardens to help raise funds for Katharine house Hospice whilst visitors admired the fruits of their labour. Emma Whitehurst, Community Fundraiser at Katharine House Hospice said: “every year our supporters amaze us at the levels they go to help raise funds for local people in our care. Open gardens have become real community days where neighbours, friends and visitors alike help us to raise vital funds by supporting the beautiful gardens.” “With Summer just around the corner, we would be delighted if keen gardeners would consider supporting the Hospice this summer and we would urge interested local gardeners to get in touch. In opening their garden gates to the public they are making a real difference to the lives of our patients and their families.” Katharine House Hospice provides free care for local people living with a progressive illness and support for their families. The Hospice began as a “Hospice at Home” service in 1989 and now provides a range of free services at the Hospice and in the community. Each year it costs the Hospice £2.9m to provide care and this is largely

people and business who help to provide 75% of the funds required. If you would like to find out more about

how you or your community group can help

Katharine House Hospice, call the fundraising team on 01785 270808 or visit the website, www.khhospice.org.uk. Katharine House Hospice,

Weston Road, Stafford. ST16 3SB Tel: 01785 254645/01785 247803 Email: info@khhospice.org.uk www.khhospice.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1011712

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