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The Great British Food Festival is back at Weston Park, this Spring Bank Holiday The Great British Food Festival is back in Shifnal this Spring Bank Holiday for our 2nd year! Weston Park provides a stunning backdrop for a Food & Drink Festival which is opening its gates at 10am each day. The Great British Food Festival takes in 11 venues around the UK this summer, with the Weston Park event a highlight on the calendar. The line-up includes over eighty Best of British producers and street food vendors, celebrity chef demos, talks, kids cookery lessons, great live music, a ‘Cake Off’ competition and ‘Men v Food’ challenges. Jane Beedle will be one of the chefs who will also be judging the popular ‘Cake Off’, where amateur bakers compete head-to-head in two baking categories (see www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com for details and to enter). Jane said, ‘I love doing the demos and the cake off is great fun, it’s brilliant to see what the public can do!’
We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to our Weston Park event on 26th, 27th & 28th May.
Nick Maycock, Festival Director, said, “We’re thrilled to be back at Weston, it’s always a lovely event, with a great crowd and we are really keen to push things on for 2018, hence we have more activities going on and a great line-up of chefs.’ The main chef demo area hosts great local and tv chefs, all demos are free to enter so everyone can pick up top foodie tips. There are also regular Artisan Foodie talks, foraging walks and a drinks ‘Masterglass’ stage for you to get involved with! The Great British Food Festival has attracted lots of producers showcasing the best in local, seasonal and speciality food and drink. It’s a great opportunity to get a real taste of the best of British - sample, enjoy and buy. With Great Britain’s amazing mix of cultures and cuisines all tastes are catered for, so you can try Thai, Mexican, Asian as well as pulled pork, prime steak, and the best local burgers and sausages, for those with more traditional tastes! After you’ve done your foodie shopping, sit out enjoying tasty hot food, a refreshing drink (or two), with great live music in the stunning surroundings of Weston Park. The perfect recipe for a fun, foodie day out for the whole family.
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Win a pair of tickets to The Great British Food Festival
To enter, simply answer the question below correctly and send in your answer along with your name and contact details via email to: win@greatbritishfoodfestival.com before Friday 18th May 2018. Please include your full name, address and telephone number on your entry.
To win a pair of tickets to The Great British Food Festival, answer the following question:
How many GBFF events are there around the UK? Terms and conditions Five winners will be picked at random and will receive two tickets for the festival for either 26th, 27th or 28th May 2018, held at Weston Park. Tickets cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative available. Please ensure your entry is submitted before Friday 18th May 2018 to be in with a chance of winning. ALL entries must be submitted via email to win@greatbritishfoodfestival.com and include your full name, contact telephone number and address.
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A Marathon for Responders!
Raising money for Penkridge & District Community First Responders Two friends from Penkridge who only started
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Marathon which was held along Brighton seafront on Sunday 15th April.
They chose Penkridge & District Community First Responders as the charity to support while they were enjoying the sea breeze (and rain) along with nearly 12,000 other participants. Their initial target was to raise £400 but by the day of the race this had already been exceeded, providing over £700 of vital funding for the lifesaving work of our local volunteer first responders. Emma said that they set off at 10:15am, “The atmosphere at the start was amazing. The support along the way phenomenal. It really did carry us along. The amount of people running for charity was
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Brooklands House, luxury retirement development in Stafford now open For those looking to focus on the future and plan their retirement adventure in Stafford, there’s good news as luxury retirement developer Adlington has opened its doors and welcomed new homeowners at its brand new development on Eccleshall Road. The new development comprises of 55 one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments for over 65’s looking to downsize yet retain their independence. Sales Success Having only opened its doors in April, the Eccleshall Road based development has achieved a staggering 75% reservation rate in just a matter of weeks, which the company believes is testament to the broad appeal of independent retirement living in and around Stafford. Claire Hastings, Sales Advisor says: “We are so pleased that the development has been named as a top selling site and we have very much enjoyed bringing the Adlington product to Stafford homebuyers. “We thought that there was a great deal of demand in the town for a new independent retirement facility but to have sold so many within such a short time is a new record for Adlington which has developments in other UK locations” Luxury accommodation At Brooklands House there is no need to compromise on style and luxury in later life as each of the spacious private apartments offers modern, fully fitted kitchens and generous living areas. Many feature en-suite shower rooms and separate bathrooms and most have walk on balconies or a patio area overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens as well as the Doxey Marshes Nature Reserve. In addition, the building has a table service restaurant, which offers breakfast and lunch daily, a hairdressing salon, assisted spa and therapy room, activities room, guest suite and elegant homeowners’ lounge. Benefits to downsizing Moving to a retirement development offers access to a likeminded community. Although the apartments are private, there are plenty of opportunities for
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companionship, with community hubs that homeowners can be as involved in as little or as much as they like. Care and support if you ever need it Adlington’s real point of difference, however, has to be the 24-hour on site care option when it is needed and which is provided by the company’s partner MHA (Methodist Homes) who have been providing care and support for more than 70 years. Plus, for added peace of mind there is a sophisticated emergency call system, meaning someone is on hand instantly in the event of any emer-gency, which operates within each apartment and throughout the entire development including the gardens. Support throughout your move Purchasers are supported through each step of their move from help with decluttering, to a complimentary handyman service. Our unique personal clerk service makes the moving process easier from help with liaising with estate agents to arranging removal companies. We also offer a part exchange service if the thought of putting your house on the market is too much. With over 75% already reserved or sold the remaining apartments are selling quickly. Please visit our show apartments at Brooklands House open daily 10am to 5pm. For more information please call 01785 249175 or visit: www.adlington.co.uk
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A host of woolly fun to be had at Wool @ J13 12th and 13th May 2018 Last May, over 1,500 wool and yarn fans flocked to a brand-new festival based at Penkridge’s Lower Drayton Farm. The event is the brainchild of Ingrid and Lower Drayton Farm’s Val James – Ingrid had spotted a gap in the market for a strong Midlands wool festival, and, when the pair got chatting during an event at the farm in Spring 2016, the topic soon turned to the potential of the venue and the huge interest in wool craft. The rest is history. Shop till you drop… The inaugural Wool @ J13 festival was such as success that over 90% of last year’s traders have signed up to attend the show again, with so many new applications flooding in that the show’s ‘Shop till you Drop’ marquee has doubled in size for 2018. Some 82 stands will grace the event this year; with stallholders hailing from all over the UK.
knitting and crochet, needle, Nuno and wet felting animal pics & a flower garden, pegloom weaving, hearing all about how to shear an Angora rabbit, tackling tapestry & Tunisian crochet, and creating a flower brooch using weaving sticks. So genuinely something for everyone but with advance booking essential to avoid disappointment!
Local wool and yarn businesses in attendance will include Ducky Darlings from Derbyshire showcasing hand dyed yarns in the ‘Saw Them Here First’ exhibitor section; Jo Knit Sew from Penkridge with her Big Girl Pants & matching socks, plus Lichfield’s Pollyorange with her vibrant wools from the heart of Staffordshire. And new on the scene and local, too, is The Crochet Man with his collection of superb Amigurumi creatures and his very own new patterns to match.
Soak up the party atmosphere… When you are shopped – and workshopped – out, there’s still plenty to enjoy. A number of ‘stop and watch’ demonstrations – including sheep shearing & spinning – will take place over the weekend, there is a ‘stash swap’ where you can trade in your old stash for fresh yarn, and a fleece sale should you fancy getting hands-on with the raw material. And if you have any energy over, you can always try out Hula-Hooping!
Get involved… With a packed programme of workshops and two exhibitions, the event offers plenty of ways for visitors to get hands-on with wool during their visit as well as the opportunity to showcase their skills.
The Haywood Sisters, London’s top close harmony trio, will provide musical entertainment and there will be ample refreshments on site from Street Food vendors including Anna Bell’s black & white ice cream cart, ringing the changes with her Staffordshire home grown & home-made dairy goodness & fruit purees in a cone, plus a licensed bar. Families with children will be able to take them to visit animals down on Lower Drayton Farm, the show’s venue.
Workshop topics this year include felting a Mini Guinea Pig from a piece of knitting, creating crochet shawls with beads, adventures with the big boy of broomstick crochet, , learning how to darn (a forgotten skill), making your own knitting & crochet accessories, Dorset button making, drop-spindle & Dizzy Sheep spinning, Go Big or Go Home arm knitting with giant yarn, in a whirl with mandalas & how to crochet them, lace shawl knitting & reading patterns, left-handed crochet (because the world is not solely right handed), beginners’ guides to both
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Wool @ J13 will take place on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May 2018 at Lower Drayton Farm near Penkridge. Tickets are £10pp per day or £16pp for weekend pass on the gate with savings of £2 per ticket for booking online in advance. For more details or to book tickets and workshop spaces head to www.wool-j13.uk
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Recipe of the month Asparagus Bruschettas Enjoy the wonderful flavour of fresh British asparagus with these deliciously simple topped toasts. To make them more substantial add some flaked smoked mackerel or ruffles of Parma ham.
Ready in 20 minutes. Makes 6. Ingredients 12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed 6 thin slices crusty bread (such as sour dough) 6 tbsp good quality olive oil 1 large garlic clove, halved 225g (8oz) goats’ cheese Handful of rocket leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1. Half fill a large frying pan with water and bring to the boil. Add the asparagus spears and simmer for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and refresh under cold running water. 2. Brush the slices of bread on both sides with some of the olive oil. Place the slices on a hot cast-iron griddle pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until just crisp and lightly charred in places. If you don’t have a griddle pan then simply grill the toasts. 3. Rub the cut garlic cloves all over the hot toasts (this imparts a mild garlic flavour to the toasts). Spread the goats’ cheese over the toasts. 4. Arrange the asparagus spears on top of the cheese and add a few rocket leaves to each. Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately. www.thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk | 01785 318619
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Forthcoming Events
at Chillington Hall
Guided Bluebell Walk
Saturday 12th May & Sunday 13th May A leisurely 3 mile walk through the grounds and admire a stunning display of English Bluebells.
Walk starts at 2pm prompt. Adults £5, Children £2.50, dogs welcome on leads.
Plant Fair & Open Garden Day Sunday 20th May 11am-4pm, £4pp entry, Children free. A fantastic opportunity to source locally grown plants for your garden from specialist nurseries. Why not take a stroll around the gardens to gain some inspiration?
Guided Rhododendron
& Azalea Walk Sunday 3rd June
A guided 3 mile walk through the grounds of Chillington to admire a vista of summer colour. Walk starts at 2pm prompt. Adults £5, Children £2.50, dogs welcome on leads.
House & Grounds Open Days 6th, 7th, 27th & 28th May and 4th-6th June 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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at Brewood Tennis Club on Saturday 12th May With Wimbledon fast approaching, the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Brewood Tennis Club will be welcoming players of all ages and abilities to our LTA ‘Great British Tennis Weekend’ Open Day which is being hosted on Saturday 12th May at Engleton Lane Playing Fields ST19 9DZ. Rackets and balls will be provided and hot/cold drinks/light refreshments will be available at our Clubhouse throughout the afternoon. Come and have a knock on court anytime between 12-4pm with family, friends or club members. Our LTA certified coach Kieran Cockayne will also be on hand to provide free tennis coaching (12:15pm1pm ages 4-5, 1pm-2pm ages 6-9 and 2pm-3pm 10+/adults).
Our Fun & Games session will be held 3pm-4pm – and you will be invited to try out our speed radar gun and automatic ball machine! For all enquiries, contact Brian Swift on 07970 733225 or visit the website at www.brewoodtennisclub.weebly.com
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Memberships are flexible and affordable with prices starting from just £20 per month, that’s just £5 per
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The leisure centres are open to both members and non members. There are no joining fees, there are no long term contracts and no cancellation fees. Start NOW and feel great this Summer! www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure To find out more visit www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure CALL NOW: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre
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Acton Trussell Gardening Club Annual Plant Sale
The Acton Trussell Gardening Club will be holding their annual Plant Sale on Saturday 19th May from 9:30am to 12 noon at The Acton Trussell Community Centre on Acton Hill Road ST17 0RY. There will summer bedding plants, a large number of perennials and vegetable plants at attractive prices. There will be a raffle and refreshments too. So come and stock up on plants for the garden and greenhouse and then be home in time to watch the Royal Wedding! May 2018
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Penkridge WI
March and April Meeting Updates In March our meeting was based around the
The title of the talk for our April meeting was “Crime
election of the committee for the forthcoming
Doesn’t Pay” by Jill Sly. As a child she had been
year. The process was overseen by visitors from Hyde Lea and Coppenhall WI. All current
inspired by a TV programme to become a QC. The University place needed was elusive due a
committee members were happy to stand again and the voting unanimously re-elected them in
keen interest in sport v. study but undeterred Jill worked towards becoming an articled clerk and
their current roles. There was then a
solicitor over the next 5 years. She initially worked
presentation of the Rose Bowl, an award for the
member entering the most ACWW competitions over the last year. The award was presented
in Peckham (“an eye opener”) and The Old Bailey, eventually moving to Stafford then Birmingham where she joined the CPS. Through reference to
to Lyn Davidson by Sandra Bailey (President).
a variety of court cases we gained an insight into
Jackie Sharman organised the lunch club meal
how difficult decisions are made between murder
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or manslaughter/ rape or hearsay. There were also
members had a very enjoyable meal.
amusing anecdotes, the most memorable of which must be the solicitor with the musical underwear
Finally in March the Penkvale Meeting took place at
in court!
the Peace Memorial Hall organised by Stretton WI. This is an annual meeting where 4 WIs take turns to
The ACWW (Coins for Friendship) competition – to
arrange a special speaker and buffet. This year the
write a limerick ( first line given as a starter) was
title of the talk was “Three Generations of
won by Vicky Atkins:-
Gardeners” presented by Margaret Thrower,
“A policeman from Penkridge one night
daughter of Percy Thrower (of Gardener’s World
Was attuned to the residents plight
fame). The hall was packed and everyone was
He took all the hoodies
thoroughly engaged by delightful tales and
Straight back to their studies
photographs , delivered with entertaining
So their futures would once more take flight.”
anecdotes covering Margaret’s grandfathers, father and her own involvement in the gardening world: from Head Gardeners to Royal palaces, to
Our next meeting will be on May 14th at 7.45pm at
developing the Shrewsbury Gardens (in particular
the Methodist Church Hall for the annual hilarious
The Dingle”).
Beetle Drive and fish & chips supper.
At the end of the talk prizes were awarded for the competitions. Margaret Smallman won 1st prize for her hand embroidered tablecloth and Sandra Bailey won 2nd prize for her tapestry picture. Raffle prizes were also won by Penkridge members – Margaret Smallman, Lyn Davidson. The evening concluded with an extensive buffet supper.
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Wolgarston High School Annual Dance Festival On Wednesday 28th March Wolgarston High School held its annual Dance Festival showcasing local student’s talents. Students from local middle schools and dance academies joined forces with Wolgarston High School to host the event. The festival was organised by Mrs Sally Stanton (Head of PE). “It was brilliant to see so many parents, family and friends turn up to show their support for our students,” said Mrs Stanton.
Checker, the Bee Gees, Madcon and the Village People. “As always it was great to see everyone come together within the local community and celebrate the talent our students have”, said Mrs Stanton,
This year’s theme was all about ‘Dancing through the Decades ‘. Students from Penkridge and Brewood Middle, Wolgarston High, Dene Dance School, Sandra’s School of Dance, Revolution Dance Academy and Loco Academy all took the stage as well as thirteen members of Wolgarston’s staff. Mr Greenwood ( Director of Learning for Maths) hosted the event, “As always it is a pleasure to host this event, we get to see up and coming talents plus everyone gets to hear my wonderful jokes.”
“Every year I am amazed at the outstanding level of performance achieved by all of the children and staff. They are amazing and have made us so proud. I wonder what next year’s festival theme will be?”
This year all of the schools collaborated in paying homage to how the art of dance and music has changed over the decades, by performing routines to an eclectic mix of artists such as Wham, Chubby
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A Child of Mine Champions Supporting Bereaved Parents Have you some time to spare, would like to meet new people, support a local charity and enjoy getting involved? Get in touch and join in. A Child Of Mine is a registered charity (no. 1152159) which offers information, guidance and support on all aspects of losing a child, from the practicalities of when a child dies, to more sentimental ideas. We are setting up a small group of volunteers (Champions) to help us raise funds and awareness. The group will be informal, friendly and meet about six times a year
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in relaxed surroundings and no pressure. We aim to have fun whilst helping the charity to carry on with its good work. If you feel you would like to become involved please contact Catherine on: 07835 140687 - we would love to meet you. We run a variety of support groups: Our Space (for young people 10+ who have suffered a significant loss in their lives) helping them to build confidence in a relaxed atmosphere whilst having fun and making new relationships) and Sunshine and Rainbows (playgroups for bereaved families with fun activities from local entertainers and the
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On The Road 1. After passing your driving test, you may choose to display P-plates on your car to show your lack of experience in driving. What does the letter P stand for in this case? 2. On which side of the road do people drive in India? The left or the right? 3. What is the only UK road sign that is in the shape of an inverted triangle? 4. The M25 is the second longest ring road in Europe. Around which European capital city does the longest ring road run? 5. On British roads, what animal features on a road sign that warns of wild animals? 6. Who was famously hit by a police motorcycle in August 1993 while crossing a road near Kensington Palace in London? 7. What is the speed limit, in miles per hour, for cars towing caravans on motorways? 8. What is the only standard road sign in the UK that is octagonal in shape? 9. What is the longest motorway in the UK? 10. Which TV and film character originally drove an orange Mini, but crashed it during his first appearance on TV and then began driving a lime green Mini with a black bonnet?
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Free Market Stall for Local Businesses and Community Groups Penkridge Market has announced today that it has launched an initiative to help local businesses and community groups, as part of the national ‘Love your Local Market campaign’ this May. They are offering any new or existing business or community group in the Parish of Penkridge the opportunity to take up a free stall on the Market, for one day, to help promote their business or group. The Market will be offering these special pitches to anyone over the age of 16, on Saturday 26th May and Wednesday 30th May.
over the years into a full fortnight of activities, with the aim of highlighting all that is great about UK markets.
The Market draws people in from around the Region,
Now in its 7th year, the annual initiative grew out of the
including people from as far as Telford, Stoke and
Portas review in 2012 and has seen many hundreds of
Walsall. It is therefore a great place to ‘test’ a new
businesses started or developed during the focus of
business idea or to promote an existing business or
activity in May each year.
community initiative to new visitors to the area. Matt Williams, Manager at Penkridge Market said:
Penkridge will be joining over 1200 markets across the country taking part in a range of activities to celebrate
“We realise that people visiting the Market are
markets and localism.
sometimes not aware of the businesses in Penkridge itself, so we really want to help local businesses
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promote themselves to a new audience and hopefully
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What’s On... PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB
penkridge women’s wi
gardening club
Every 3rd Monday of the month
every 1st Monday of the month
Every 2nd tuesday of the month
7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall,
7:30pm start at the Methodist Church Hall,
Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at
Penkridge. Professional NAFAS
Penkridge. New members and visitors
Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay
Demonstrators doing 5 floral
welcome. For more information contact
Community Centre 01785 715640. Learn
arrangements. Sales Table & Raffle. Light
Sandra on 01785 712468.
more about growing your favourite plants.
and Visitors very welcome. Call Margaret,
whist drive
WHEATON aston folk
01785 712113 or Marie, 01785 715445.
every Monday (no bank holidays)
dance club
1:30pm-4pm at Codsall Village Hall.For
4th tuesday of the month
Penkridge Carers Café
more info ring Barbara on 01785 840498
American Contra & traditional square
Last Monday of the month
or 07971 310463.
dancing. From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton
Refreshments. Entrance £5. New Members
10:30am–12:30pm at the Haling Dene
Aston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For further
Centre, Penkridge. Carers who are
Penkridge St John Ambulance
information contact Mike Whiting on
supporting someone living with any long
All groups meet on Mondays
01952 812601.
term illness or condition are most welcome
Badgers - 7 to 10 year olds
to join CASS at our support group to gain
Cadets - 10 to 18 year olds
stay and play
information and advice on an array of
Adults 18+
every tuesday
caring topics. Carers and their cared for can
For more information about joining phone
9:30am-11:30am at Dunston Pre-School
also enjoy entertainment, craft and fun
Pet Hughes on 01785714843 or email
Playgroup, Dunston. £2 per week. Including
activities during the café. Please call 01785
sja.org.uk with subject volunteering.
a drink and snack for both parent and
222365 for more details.
child. Plenty of toys for children. Everyone penkridge widows club
welcome, mums, dads, grand parents or
CASS Carers Café
every other Monday
childminders. For info call 07870 467360.
Last Monday of every Month
at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge.
(except bank holidays)
Speakers, holidays, day trips, lunches,
10:30am–1pm at The Haling Dene Centre.
summer teas and various other events
Every Tuesday
Carers are encouraged to come and
throughout the year. Come and join us!
10am at Penkridge Methodist Church.
socialise with others in a similar situation,
For more details contact Mrs V Jackson on
Come and join us to sing, dance, play, learn
enjoy entertainment and engage in
01785 840256.
and moove! Book online at
information and advice sessions. Please
Moo music
www.moo-music.co.uk/stafford. For more
CASS The Carers Association on call
air cadets 2415 Penkridge
01785 222365 for more information.
Squadron
details call Hannah on 07527 723948.
every monday and thursday
penkridge rainbow club
Penkridge Scout Group
7:30pm-9:30pm at Grange Road HQ.
Every wednesday
at scout hut, Good Station Lane
12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For
Carer, Baby & Toddler Group.
Beavers
more info contact 07397 013407 or email,
10am-11:30am at Penkridge Scout Hut.
Mondays 6pm–7:15pm. (For boys and girls
2415@aircadets.org
A variety of activities, occasionally joining with different toddler groups. £2 per
- ages 5 3/4 yrs–8 yrs). Tel: 07816 758258 / Sally Turner or email
pinfold pink
family. Find us on facebook, Penkridge
beavers@penkridgescouts.org.uk
Every 3rd tuesday of the month
Rainbow Group.
Cubs
From 4.30pm at Penkridge Fire Station.
Thursdays 7:15pm–8:45pm. (For boys and
Breast Cancer Support. For further details
penkridge parkinsons
girls - ages 8 yrs-10 1/2 yrs). Tel: 07506
contact Jan on 01785 711124.
uk support group 4th wednesday of the month
768892 / Tricia Adams or email mowhawkcubs@penkridgescouts.org.uk
photographic society
10:30am-12:30pm. at The Haling Dene
Scouts
1st & 3rd tuesday of the month
Centre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4th
Tuesdays 7:15pm–9pm. (For boys and
Penkridge & Acton Trussell Photographic
wednesday of the month with the
girls - ages 10 1/2 yrs-14 yrs). Tel: 07704
Society. Evening meetings 8pm to 10pm
exception of August and December.
896060 / Lorna Smith or email
at Acton Trussell, Bednall & Teddesley Hay
Refreshments provided. Come along
scouts@penkridgescouts.org.uk
Community Centre 01785 713839. Learn
and meet us.
how to master you digital cameras and take great photos.
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Acton art society
brewood singers
BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB
Every wednesday
Every thursday
EVERY FRIDAY
1:30pm to 3:30pm at Acton Trussell,
8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall.
8.30pm in the upstairs room at The
Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community
Popular, forward looking, mixed choral
Bradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, near
Centre 01785 714469 or 01889 586289.
group. For details on joining or bookings
Wheaton Aston. A mix of Performer’s
Learn how to draw and paint – just come
call Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.
Nights and Guest Nights. See the website:
along. Some materials can be supplied.
www.bradfordarmsfolkclub.co.uk for more
chair based keep fit
details contact Linda Del-Manso 07870
Chair based keep fit
Every thursday
281533. All welcome.
every wednesday
For over 50’s. 10am - 11am at the
11am-12noon at Acton Trussell
Methodist Church, Penkridge. £2.00 per
PACE 2000
Community Centre. Come along and join in
session. Help loosen your joints, to keep
EVERY FRIDAY
the fun with South Staffordshire AGE UK.
you active, healthy and feeling good. First
Anyone interested should turn up between
£2 per session. First session free of charge.
lesson FREE. For more information contact
1pm and 1:15pm at the Haling Dene
Susan on 01785 788472.
Centre Room 16 (opposite main door). Pace
new companions club
2000 continues to provide a good
Every wednesday
CANNOCK women’s institute
Friday afternoon for the over 50’s.
1:30pm-3:30pm. at Church Hall, Penkridge.
Every 2nd thursday of the month
Including 45 mins of exercise and a 45 min
Run by volunteers from local churches.
10.30am at St. Luke’s Church Hall,
talk/demonstration followed by 30 mins
Open to any age group. We offer tea/
Cannock. Meetings will usually include a
refreshments and chat. We are a very
coffee/cakes (no charge), cards, dominoes,
speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides
friendly group and welcome men and
jigsaws, rummikub and the occasional
educational opportunities, and the chance
women to our organisation from all the
musical or bingo afternoon. All welcome.
to try and develop new skills and crafts.
local areas.
For more details, call Liz on 07779 405321.
A link with Staffordshire Federation provides further activities like craft fairs
society of recorder players
Penkridge market
and quizzes. Guests and prospective new
south staffs branch
Every wednesday & Saturday
members are always welcome. For further
every 2nd saturday of the month
at Penkridge Market Site, Pinfold Lane.
information contact The President on
2:30pm-5pm at Penkridge Methodist
Open 9am-3pm. Auction of plants, eggs &
01543 271617 or
Church Hall. New members and visitors
live poultry every Wednesday at 11:30am.
www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire
welcome. For information contact Alyson
Free car park. For more information call
Lewin on 01785 716957 or
01785 714221 or see
Penkridge civic society
www.penkridgemarket.co.uk
every 3rd thursday of the month
alysonlewin712@btinternet.com
The Society meets on the third Thursday of
midlands chorale
Cannock and District Ladies
each month except August and December
designated saturdays
Probus Club
at the Old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge
10am-1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood.
every 1st thursday of the month
(Penkridge Heritage Centre). Always an
is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18
12pm at The Chase Golf and Country Club,
interesting mix of speakers and events.
rehearsal per year. The Chorale has a
(ST19 5RN). The Cannock and District
Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee for
scheme to PAY 15-21 year old students to
Ladies Probus Club are retired professional
visitors is £2.
come and sing with us. New members
or business ladies who meet each month
welcome - for details see
for lunch, and fellowship, with speakers on
youth club
www.midlandschorale.co.uk or ring
interesting topics. In addition there are
Every thursday
Gren on 01902 850175.
opportunities to take part in other
6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.
activities, crafts, games, trips and holidays.
9-13 year olds welcome. Activities include
whist drive
New members welcome. For more info call
computer nights, quizzes, film evenings,
every saturday evening
membership secretary 01543 505107 and
arts and crafts.
7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, Tildesley Close, Penkridge. New members welcome.
www.probusonline.org
yoga classes
Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.
Yoga classes
Every thursday
every thursday
7:30pm-9pm at St Paul’s School, Coven.
fine food & craft market
7:30pm-8:45pm at Monckton Recreation
Learn postures and sequences based on
every 3rd saturday of the month
Centre, Penkridge. Hatha Yoga taught in the
age old principles of Yoga. £23 for 4 weeks.
9am-3pm every 3rd Saturday of the month
IYENGAR tradition. The development of
For more info call 01785 275607 or 01785
at Penkridge Market in conjunction with
strength, flexibility and stability is gained.
275439.
the weekly stall market. Located in the
Contact Karen for more details on 07939
Market Hall, all stalls are undercover and
551670 or bring along your mat on the day!
offer a wide range of artisan foods and interesting crafts.
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Wisteria
By Diarmuid Gavin Some stars arrive from the US with massive
on nitrogen feeds – this
limousines and demand (yes, Mariah Carey I’m
vigourous sappy green
entourages, travel in cavalcades of blacked out
will just lead to too much
talking about you) litters of new born puppies to play with or possibly only blue M and M’s being removed from a bowl of confectionery.
such as tomato that are higher in potash and a balance dollop of
Why? Because they can and because they are
well-rotted manure every
stage can be delayed as their retinue of minders
roots well nourished and
perceived as being worth it. Their performance on
spring will help keep
and concert promoter try to coax them from their
protected.
forgiven.
Good blossoms are also the result of twice yearly
Wisteria is a bit like that. It shows an ugly side, it
really not that complicated. During late winter, cut
demanding attention, needing to be well fed and
takes place in August when buds are developing –
upon its first show and every year thereafter, its
development. It is also important at this time that
quite rightly revered and applauded.
are forming so keep an eye on its watering needs
dressing room. But once they begin to sing… all is
pruning regime. This can put people off but it’s
can be reluctant, stubborn, sitting there for years,
back hard to two or three buds. The second pruning
watered while refusing to reveal its beauty. But
by shortening leafy shoots, you will encourage bud
wondrous display of pink, lilac, white or purple are
the plant is not subject to drought when the buds especially from July to September.
Seven years it can take to coax this performance from straggly stems. But wisteria has earned its
The reward is the glorious long racemes of white,
the British garden. For drama, colour, and fragrance
June. The most popular is Wisteria sinensis, the
beautify the plainest of buildings and is nectar to
fragrant mauve or lilac flowers blossom before its
pillars. So what are its requirements?
twines around supports in a clockwise direction and
Well, firstly it is not self-supporting - its stems need
Both have white forms ‘Alba’ but particularly against
something very solid as when it takes off, Wisteria
a better visual impact.
has space to grow and preferably in full sun for the
In short, wisteria will be the plant that keeps on
consider purchasing or training it as a
it loves. The seed pods, like Laburnum, are
place in the pantheon of must-have specimens for
pink, blue or mauve pea-like flowers in May and
in one package, nothing can beat Wisteria. It can
Chinese wisteria – this twines anti-clockwise and the
the eyes when draping walls, arches, pergolas and
leaves appear. The Japanese wisteria, W. floribunda, you will find blossoms and leaves at the same time.
a support to twine around. And this needs to be
can be rampant and very heavy. So plant where it
paler backgrounds, I think the purple varieties have
best blooms. If you have a smaller space, you could
giving…eventually. You have to provide it with what
self-supporting half standard.
poisonous so be careful if there are children around.
As a member of the legume family, its root nodules
you as a wonderful classic garden plant, climbing to
have nitrogen fixing capacity so don’t go heavy
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growth. Choose feeds
Create some manner of support and it will reward new heights and impressing all who see it.
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National Trust Staffordshire Centre Upcoming Events Programme Car Visit Perrycroft Tuesday 15th May Perrycroft is a small ‘arts and crafts’ house designed by CFA Voysey, hidden in the woodlands of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by an interesting garden. The setting is stunning. It has been the family home of Mark and Gillian Archer since 1999 and they have restored the house, garden and outbuildings. The house is no longer open for group visits so we are fortunate to have made an early booking. Gillian Archer will welcome us, provide information sheets and will be available to answer our questions. Tea/coffee and cake will be served at the end of our visit.
Car Visit Trentham Gardens Wednesday 27th June Following the successful talk about Trentham Gardens in October last year, a visit and guided tour of approximately one hour has been arranged with Clive, a retired senior gardener. The award winning Gardens, part of a 725 acre estate, include a revived Italian Garden by Chelsea gold medal winner Tom Stuart Smith, a mile long lake designed by Capability Brown and show gardens.
Coach Visit to Croft Castle and Berrington Hall Wednesday 11th July Berrington Hall and Croft Castle, less than 7 miles apart, lie just south of Ludlow. These are two very different properties; Croft Castle built originally in
the 11th century, rebuilt in the 14th century and then altered by its owners to suit family life, and Berrington Hall designed by Henry Holland and built in the 18th century. However the interiors of both properties are mainly Georgian. At Croft Castle - 1000 years of the Croft family, 13th century church, ‘Hafod’ paintings and the dream of one of Croft’s owners, Fishpool Valley Project, women and the 1st World War, Carpenters’ tearoom with Croft vineyard wines and fresh produce from the garden, 1500 acres of parkland. At Berrington Hall - Capability Brown designed gardens and parkland, Welcome Centre highlighting what is happening in 2018, Georgian Garden restoration, women at Berrington during the 17th century and costume exhibition, Servants’ Hall tearoom for afternoon tea. The walking trails in both parks are rough and can be muddy so you will need suitable footwear if you wish to explore them. Visitors £18.00 Non NT £27.00 Leaving from Wildwood at 9:15am and Stafford Railway Station at 9:30am. Call Peter Jobling 01785 822592 or 07415 798498 for more information. During 2017/18 the Centre, from it’s activities had a surplus above its operating costs and will donate £4000 to the Shugborough Estate. The Estate plans to use this money in various ways, such as, 1. Providing container boxes for the Defribrillators, which themselves have been donated, 2. a weather canopy for the ‘Wheelchair carrying buggy’, 3. a garden bench and 4. any surplus after that to be used for the restoration of wall paintings in the Mansion House Dining Room
Everyone welcome. Call Peter Jobling 01785 822 592 or 07415 798 498 for more information or bookings. May 2018
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Cannock and District Ladies Probus April AGM Meeting
Following the AGM in April new Chairman Sheila Burrows opened her first meeting of the year: welcoming members and four prospective members.
Following an enjoyable meal with time to chat, our speaker Trevor Poxon regaled us with humorous tales from his time as a Police Motorway Patrol
Driver. The most significant change over the years being that it was important to keep the
carriageways clear and the traffic free flowing as life expectancy getting out of your car on the motorway is a frightening 20 seconds;
another memorable occasion he was called to
shoulder. Nowadays the recommendations are to
unscheduled stop at Birmingham, due to adverse
details in case of litiginous situations.
Worcester. Trevor’s light-hearted story telling
increasing only to 20 mins whilst on the hard
transfer Princess Diana and her bodyguard from an
close a carriageway for the police to take numerous
weather conditions, to her appointment in
culminated in him encouraging all young people to participate in “Pass Plus” following passing their
driving test. As this helps with further instruction on motorway driving, night driving, all weather
conditions, confidence building; and can then be used to obtain a discount on car insurance.
Flower presentations were made with gratitude to our two retiring Attendance Secretaries who had
held this position for the last five years: Gill Hackett and Ann Legg.
Meetings are held at The Chase Golf and
Country Club on the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon. Guests and prospective new members are welcome.
On one occasion he was called to rescue a lady
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What’s on at Your Local Library in May What’s on at Your Brewood Community Managed Library May 2018
Sat 26th May; Elmer Event packs available free! Refugee Week (18th -24th June)
Unless specified there is no need to book the activities listed. All activities are for adults unless the activity specifies it is for children. Tel: 01902 850087.
Brewood Library May Opening Hours Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays 9:30am-1pm. For more information on May’s events and activities available in the South Staffordshire area please visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Storytime Suitable for pre-school children. Free. Tuesdays. Every week, term-time only. 2.15-2.45pm Reading Group. Read and talk about books. Books supplied by the Library. Free. First Thursday in month. 3rd May - 3:15pm-4:15pm.
Come and meet Beacon Centre for the Blind
‘Fun & Exciting Coding Activities for Kids’ Back by popular demand - an introduction to coding by the School of Coding: Thursday 31st May 10am-12 noon. Suitable for 5-14 yr olds. Booking online at https://www.schoolofcoding.co.uk/online-store/ Coding-Clubs-at-Brewood-Community-Library essential
Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions £5 minimum donation. Booking required, please contact the Library on 01902 850087. Every Thursday 11am-12pm.
‘Brewood Walk and Talk’ Free. A great way to get more exercise and improve your health. Part of the Health Watch Walk Scheme. For all ages. Please arrive 15 minutes early if it is your first walk. Car Parking at Library, meet outside the Library. Every Friday 10am.
Brewood Quilters Advance notice: Brewood Quilters will be meeting at the library every third Monday evening from 23rd April. The following events will be marked by Brewood Library during May/June: Mental Health Awareness Week (14th-20th May) Dementia Awareness Week (21st-27th May) Elmer Day (childrens’ favourite elephant character!)
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We have invited Beacon Centre to promote their services for the blind and partially sighted and we will be hosting The Beacon Bus at Codsall, Penkridge, Perton and Wombourne every month. Penkridge Library – Wednesday 9th May 10:30am-1pm (and then 2nd Wednesday of every month). Contact Your Library through the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000.
Relaxation and Wellbeing Session at Codsall Library 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 for a FREE session at Codsall Library in support of Mental Health Awareness Week #MHAW18 Monday 14th May - 2pm – 3pm FREE just drop-in Find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/ mental-health-awareness-week
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is responsible for funding and operating three air ambulances serving six Midlands counties, including Staffordshire. This constitutes the largest air ambulance operating region in the UK. Since 1991, the charity has responded to more than 50,000 missions averaging 6 per day, making it one of the longest established and busiest air ambulance organisations in the UK. The charity’s three airbases are strategically located at RAF Cosford in Shropshire, Tatenhill in Staffordshire and Strensham in Worcestershire, which allows 90 per cent of the region to be reached within eight minutes. If a patient reaches hospital within the Golden Hour (60 minutes after their injury) their chances of survival are dramatically increased. That is why the rapid response of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is so vital in an emergency situation.
near Market Square. Pop in and say hello to our manager Erin and her lovely volunteers! They’re always very grateful to receive donations, and can accept quality furniture as well as clothing, books, bric-a-brac, DVDs/CDs and electrical items. Furniture can also be collected for FREE from the Stafford area. If you’d like to arrange a collection or donate any unwanted items call 01785 336541. Events Midlands Air Ambulance Charity also hosts a number of events throughout the year for the public to meet the aircrew and learn more about how the charity saves lives every day. There is an Open Day at Tatenhill Airbase in Burton-upon-Trent on Sunday 15th July, which will be a great opportunity for locals to get involved, fundraise and find out more about the charity.
Funding What is not widely known is that Midlands Air Ambulance Charity receives no Government or National Lottery funding. Each Midlands Air Ambulance Charity mission costs £2,500 and in excess of £9 million is needed each year to keep its three air ambulances operational, which is donated entirely by the public and local businesses, with four in ten of those we help funded by Gifts in Wills.
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opportunity to hear this fabulous choir at their next
“Single Voice Choir” Category, over the Easter
event, which is part of Stafford Music Festival.
weekend. They also fought of tough competition to reach the finals in the “Choir of Choirs” competition
They will be joined by the exciting Ukrainian Male
for the prestigious Karl Jenkins Trophy.
Voice Choir and promises to be an evening to remember. Their concert takes place on Saturday,
The festival took place at the Wales Millennium
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Cannock Soroptimists Cannock Soroptimists held their AGM at the beginning of April. One of the final tasks out-going President Val Jones undertook was to acknowledge the years of service to Soroptimist International – and the Cannock & District club – that three members in particular have given.
Pam McGauley, Trish Mellor and Lakhwinder Thompson all joined the Club in 1998 and so have each given 20 years of service to SI Cannock & District. To mark the occasion President Val presented each of them with a long service certificate. All three members have held the role of President within the club and Trish and Lakhwinder have each been club secretary. Trish has been Programme Action Officer, co-ordinating the work the club does to educate, enable and empower women and girls and has been the Club’s Press Officer for a number of years. Lakhwinder has been Treasurer, Membership secretary and has held the post of Friendship Link Co-ordinator for some time. She corresponds and shares news and views with link clubs in Harrisburg, Perth, Melbourne, Vienna and Port Talbot. Pam has been Membership officer both at the club and at Midland Chase Region, this particular role taking her to all other clubs within the Midland Chase. She has often served as a member of the Club’s executive committee. All three have been extremely active Soroptimists – and all three asked where the last 20 years had gone! Please follow all of Cannock Soroptimist activities on their website: www.sigbi.org/cannock-and-district or on their face book page: www.facebook.com/SICannock
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