The Penkridge Advertiser - November 2014

Penkridge Advertiser

The

Free

noveMBer 2014

Including Brewood, Wheaton aston, Bishops Wood, Lapley, acton trussell, Pillaton, shoal hill and huntington

at

The Swan Friday 7th November

Pub is open from 5:00pm • Bonfire will be lit at 7:30pm Firework Display set to music 8:00pm • Outside Bar & BBQ Tickets £4.00 per person (under 5’s FREE) • Additional Floodlit Car Parking opposite the pub

FOR TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION CALL 01785 716200

Hello Readers, Welcome to the November edition of The Penkridge Advertiser.

This month we have teamed up with The Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton to bring you an exciting competition.

You have the chance to win four tickets to see the Christmas panto, Cinderella. For more details on how to enter the competition see page 20.

One lucky winner will be chosen and announced in our December issue.

Be sure to send us your entries via email or post before 25th November.

Good luck!

Take a look through this month’s edition to find out what’s on during November in the local area. Don’t forget if you wish to submit an event or story for our next edition, send over the details before 15th November to be included in our December book.

Princefield First School and Nursery

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Make a Date for Under a Tenner!

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Norton Bathrooms Open Morning Success

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Crossword Puzzle

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Penny For Your Thoughts: A Musical Biography Concert

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Join the Christmas Club at Bridgtown Cycles

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Problem Solving Skincare

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Charity Ladies Night at Dobbies Garden Centre

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Win tickets to see Cinderella at The Grand Theatre!

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Beer of the Month

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Want to be a Chorister for the day?

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Kids Puzzle Page

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Mere Park Garden Centre Opens Christmas Barn!

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M.A.G Group Home Services

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Penkridge Victorian Christmas Market

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Make My Wedding Special Launches at Hawkesyard Estate

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Take a Walk on the Wild Side this Autumn!

What’s On

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Looking to Host a Cocktail Party?

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Recipe of the Month

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Hobbies: Make It Festive, Keep It Floral

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Penkridge Flower Club’s Upcoming Event

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Advertising enquiries

New Season Starts on a High Note for Number One Events

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Lisa Cuthbert - Sales Manager Tel: 01785 318619 Email: sales@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk

Christmas Postal Dates

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Friends of Penkridge Library

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Penkridge Chess Club

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Editorial enquiries

What’s On in November at Your Local Library

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Finance: How to Organise Your Christmas Spending

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Brewood Woggle

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Jennifer Chambers - Editor Tel: 01785 318619 Email: info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk Follow us on twitter: @penkadvertiser Like our Facebook page: The Penkridge Advertiser

December’s issue of The Penkridge Advertiser will be distributed during the last week of November to 5,500 homes and businesses in Penkridge & surrounding areas.

If you wish to place an advert or editorial feature, please ensure copy is submitted to us no later than 15/11/2014.

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CONTENTS

Confronting The Cold

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Useful numbers

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Index of Advertisers

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We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in The Penkridge Advertiser magazine, and whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibilty for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Any reproduction of any material is forbidden without the written consent of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibilty for views expressed by contributors, or the accuracy of claims made by advertisers.

Don’t forget to recycle this magazine!

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Lunch menu: £8.95 for one course • £10.95 for 2 courses • £12.95 for 3 courses Evening menu is £18.50 for 3 courses.

Our Christmas menu is available from Monday 1st December to Wednesday 24th December.

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Princefield First School and Nursery occupies

Developing the ‘Whole Child’

a delightful position in Penkridge next to the

Alongside developing the academic side of

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. The

school life, we also recognise the need to develop

school has its own nursery class with a fully

the ‘whole child’, all our children work on

qualified nursery teacher who ensures high

developing their key learning skills through mainly

quality

collaborative,

learning

experiences

are

delivered.

High Standards The school recognises the importance of good communication with parents and works hard to ensure parents are fully involved in their child’s education.

active

learning

experiences

which encourage independence, social skills

Standards are high at Princefield,

we have a sharp focus on literacy and numeracy skills as we know this forms the building blocks for other learning. Our children make excellent progress in reading; this year 92% of our children passed the Year One National Phonics test

and perseverance. We offer onsite before and after school clubs, as well as a variety of extra-curricular activities, including musical instrument tuition from Year 2.

Our overall aim is to ensure children feel safe and happy so that they make the best

possible

start

to

their

learning

journey. Come and see for yourself!

compared to 74% children nationally.

We would like to invite prospective parents of either Nursery or Reception children to come and have a look around our friendly school at our

OPEN EVENING on Tuesday 4th November 2014 6.30pm - 7.30pm “Pupils behave well... they are polite and courteous to teachers and visitors.”

“Our Year 4 results are significantly above County averages.”

This is a ‘GOOD‛ school - OfSTED Sept 2013

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maKe a Date For unDer a tenner!

Robert Cartwright Photography can meet your needs!

A Stafford and District Calendar for 2015, illustrated with 36 colourful photographs, highlighting Stafford and its Victoria Park, Shugborough Hall, Cannock Chase, the local canal scene and countryside.

Every month is themed with a large photograph supported by two small ones, alongside the well proportioned calendar section, which is ideal for making a note of all those important appointments, birthdays and anniversaries that cannot be missed. The calendar is printed locally to a very high standard by Jason Cornish, Managing Director of the Calendar Company of Brocton.

It is available in Stafford at Waterstones, the Ancient High House, Ye Olde Soup Kitchen, the Post Office at Bridle Road, Stafford, and the Spar Shop in Great Haywood.

Priced at under a Tenner the calendar also makes an ideal gift for friends both at home and abroad.

A range of 16 designs of Christmas cards is also available. Please contact Robert for your brochure illustrating the collection on 01785 254283.

Or by email robertandrew.cartwright@virgin.net

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norton bathrooms oPen morninG helPs three local younGsters FinD WorK On Tuesday, 30th September, Norton Bathrooms, of Walsall Road, Norton Canes held an open morning aimed at educating local youths and members of the bathroom, plumbing and tiling industries on the benefits of apprenticeships. The morning resulted in three previously unemployed individuals being offered work experience with a view to an apprenticeship placement.

Present at the event, which was held at the region’s largest bathroom showroom, were representatives from South Staffs College, The Princes Trust and Central Construction training as well as wetroom and tiling specialists Schlüter Systems, adhesive manufacturer BAL and Manhattan Showers Managing Director, Gary Campbell.

Professionals from within the bathroom and tiling industries attended the morning to watch live demonstrations from Schlüter & BAL, showcasing the latest products on the market that help ensure their customers bathroom projects are finished to the highest standard and will last flawlessly for years to come. Everyone who attended was treated to free bacon sandwiches, refreshments and a selection of free products from BAL & Schlüter. In addition, a prize draw was held for over £500 worth of tiling products. Norton Bathrooms Managing Director, Alison Mennell commented “The purpose of the event was to bring together our experienced industry professionals and contractors with local young people looking to make a start within the construction and interiors industries. The result of our open morning has been fantastic and several of our contractors have expressed an interest in taking part”.

Alistair McVinnie of McVinnie Associates in Norton Canes has agreed to take on three individuals in partnership with Norton Bathrooms on a work experience placement. When asked about his decision to take on an apprentice Alistair commented “I believe

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that there are a lot of young people who deserve to be given a chance. I hope that by taking on these lads we will be able to give them a start in the industry and, in return, benefit from their hard working attitude and creativity”.

Both Alison and Alistair believe that their efforts should inspire other local businesses and tradespeople to follow suit and encourage fresh blood into their industries. Alison stated, “As a profession, bathroom installation is extremely complex and there are fewer and fewer new experts emerging. There are also many young people in this area that deserve the chance to learn a trade that they will enjoy. With the recent economic upturn, now is an ideal time to be passing on skills & knowledge to the next generation of professional skilled tradesmen. Our aim at Norton Bathrooms is to give these young people a helping hand and to keep a valuable skillset within our community”.

Kieron Rose, Cameron Stretton & Ben Smith who are all students of Central Construction Training, an independent private training provider offering funded NVQ opportunities, will be joining Norton Bathrooms and McVinnie associates on a work experience placement, with a view to gaining an apprenticeship. Brett Wall, Managing Director of Central Construction Training is delighted with the opportunities that have arisen from the Norton Bathrooms open morning; he commented “It’s not always easy for me to find a business willing to offer our young people a chance. In Alison I have met a likeminded individual who is passionate not only about Norton Bathrooms but also about helping the local community thrive”.

Following the success of the event, Norton Bathrooms are already planning an open evening aimed at consumers as well as industry professionals and another of their subcontractors is already in talks with South Staffs College about future apprenticeship opportunities he could offer.

Norton Bathrooms and Sister Company Stafford Bathrooms are the West Midlands largest independent family run bathroom retailer, offering bathroom excellence since 1975. For further information please visit www.nortonbathrooms.co.uk or www.staffordbathrooms.co.uk or call Cannock 01543 270 800 Stafford 01785 254 377.

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Penny For your thouGhts: a musical bioGraPhy concert Produced by George stuart

“How much can one Penny change your life?”

You can’t put a price on life. You can’t give a person a cash value, nor can you sum up their worth in money.

But this Penny…Penny Forster…well, she truly was priceless.

Penny’s story, from start to finish, using songs that we all love to perform from the world of musical theatre and raise money for a charity that works so hard to prevent even more people from falling victim to this awful disease, Cancer Research UK. With an incredible cast, a brilliant band, and music that is bound to make you both laugh and cry, ‘Penny For Your Thoughts’ promises to be a night that you won’t want to miss.

From Lye in Stourbridge, Penny was a devoted mother, wonderful daughter, respected Headteacher, one-of-a-kind friend and a simply unforgettable person. It is hard to say just how loved Penny was by so many people, and how much of a positive influence she had on the lives of others. The undying love she had for her family who, even before her passing, had not had an easy life by any means. And the countless circles of friends she kept and cared for, be they work colleagues, new-found friendships or lifelong “pals”. Penny touched the lives of so many with her never-ending kindness and love.

#penniesforpenny On 6th September 2013, after a long and gruelling battle, Penny lost her life to the cruel and terrible disease that is cancer.

And so, 12 months after her passing, ‘Penny For Your Thoughts’ is born. Having being involved in musical theatre for 10 years myself, and knowing Penny’s love for all things musical, it seemed a fitting way to celebrate the life of a truly inspirational lady. After gathering some close (and extremely talented) friends together and getting them on board, the ball is finally rolling.

‘Penny For Your Thoughts: A Musical Biography Concert’ is for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Friday 9th January 2015 at 7:30pm

at

the

Adrian

Boult

Hall,

Birmingham Conservatoire.

Tickets are £12 (£9 concession and £5 student

tickets)

and

are

available

by

calling George Stuart on 07939 029160.

All proceeds go to Cancer Research UK. Any donations welcome on our website

The basic idea? To put on a concert that tells 12

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Join Our Christmas Club! games and gadgets. As well as traditional children’s bikes, they also sell balance bikes, BMX and the very latest Ministry Mini BMX.

Bridgtown Cycles is one of the biggest independent bike shops in the U.K. providing a huge variety of bikes from children’s and general family bikes to high end specialist carbon race machines.

With Christmas just around the corner the store runs a “Christmas Club” for customers who want to spread the cost of their Christmas purchase, please contact the store for more details on 01922 411180.

A new bike still remains in the top 5 most wanted items on any child’s Christmas Wish List, along with all the latest computer

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The store has excellent facilities including showrooms, professional workshop, specialist bike fit area along with changing rooms and shower. There is plenty of free parking outside, tea and coffee is always on offer to anyone visiting the shop along with a comfy sofa to relax on whilst deciding on your perfect bike purchase. It’s not surprising that customers travel from far and wide to spend the day at the store!

The Workshop provides general servicing and repairs, help with any mechanical problems however big or small and they are always happy to supply a full quote before starting any work.

So if you’ve been thinking about getting into cycling or upgrading your current bike there is no better time to visit Bridgtown Cycles where you’ll be guaranteed to receive a warm welcome and plenty of help and advice from a team of enthusiastic cyclists.

You will find them open 6 days a week, Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm at Lakeside Plaza, Walkmill Lane, Bridgtown, Cannock (next door to Silver Blades Ice Skating) or visit www.btownbikes.com for further information.

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MERCURE STAFFORD HATHERTON HOUSE HOTEL Calendar of Events

Christmas Party Nights 2014 Spectacular Mistletoe Masquerade party nights all include a three-course dinner and disco and a half a bottle of house wine per person.

Christmas Day Lunch Whether you’re entertaining family and friends or just yourselves, join us this year and allow us to do all the hard work for you!

Choose your mask and wear it well, so your true identity, no one can tell.

A warm welcome awaits you with traditional fayre, Christmas crackers and a visit from Santa.

DON’T DELAY, BOOK YOUR 2014 PARTY TODAY. Prices from £27.95 per adult

Prices from £47.50 per adult, £27.95 per child under 14 years.

New Year’s Eve Join our party where you will enjoy, a sparkling complimentary arrival drink, a four course dinner, at our Masquerade Ball themed event and great music from the DJ until 1am.

Valentines ValentinesMovie Move Night Night Join us for Valentines 2015 and enjoy a delicious four course film themed sit down meal and then relax to enjoy a romantic classic on our big screen!

£49.00 per adult or £180.00 per couple including overnight accommodation with full breakfast.

‘Nobody puts baby in the corner’ £29.95 per person

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15% OFF

Offer valid with this advert until 30th November 2014

GIFTS • HAMPERS • PARTY BAGS • WEDDING FAVOURS Choose all of your favourite sweets wrapped in a container of your choice!

CHRISTMAS ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN Call in and see us for warm welcome where Debbie, Carol, Dawn, Jilly and Jess will cater for all your confectionery needs.

We provide a fine selection of traditional sweets, toffee, fudge and chocolate to suit all ages including an extensive range of sugar free sweets and speciality sweets.

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm Seasonal Opening Times: Sunday 7th, 14th & 21st December 10:30am - 4:30pm We are also open on Saturday 8th November for Bonfire Night 9:30am - 8:30pm

Call us on: 07969 184338 Visit us at 3 Crown Bridge, Penkridge, ST19 5AA WIN A HALLOWEEN SWEET HAMPER

Join us this October half term between 27th October and 1st November for our Halloween Fancy Dress competition!

For more details see our facebook page at

November 2014

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CHARITY LADIES NIGHT

SPRAY TAN AND GELLUX POLISH For just £25!

Normally £30

Offer valid until end of November 2014 with this advert.

A variety of beauty treatments available and all tailored to suit all your individuals needs.

at Dobbies Garden Centre, Gailey THURSDAY 27th th NOVEMBER, 5pm-9pm

Join the team at Dobbies for a fun packed night including: Your £1 entry ticket will give you...

Free glass of fizz on arrival with canapés throughout the night • FREE Beauty Treatments • Card Readings • Demonstrations from our team of experts • Product Sampling • Food Sampling • Cupcake Decorating plus a £10 discount voucher!

We also have some fantastic raffle prizes.

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Win ticKets to see

Have a ball at The Wolverhampton

producing large-scale West End

Grand

quality shows packed with special

Theatre

pantomime,

2014/2015

Cinderella

starring

effects and audience participation.

JULIAN CLARY and Hollyoaks

Michael

star JOE TRACINI..! From 6 Dec

director of Qdos Entertainment’s

to 18 Jan.

pantomimes

Harrison, division

managing said

“It’s

fitting that for Cinderella, the most

IN WHAT YEAR DID JULIAN CLARY FEATURE IN CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER?

The Grand Theatre has kindly

magical family pantomime of them

donated a family ticket for four

all, that we have been able to cast

a) 2010

people for Saturday 6th December

Julian Clary, the most glamorous

at 7.15pm for our competition.

of all pantomime stars, in our

b) 2013

Wolverhampton

show

this

Julian Clary has established himself

Christmas. Julian is a fine actor

as one of the country’s most

and a first-rate comedian and is

recognisable and popular stage

guaranteed

and television entertainers. He has

laughing right up to the final

turned his hand to comedy, acting,

curtain call”.

to

keep

audiences

presenting, writing and in 2012 Julian won Celebrity Big Brother.

For

ticket

inquiries

information

please

and go

more to

be

www.grandtheatre.co.uk or call

produced by Qdos Entertainment,

The Box Office 01902 42 92 12.

Cinderella

will

once

again

the world’s biggest pantomime who were behind the success of

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To win four tickets to the show, simply answer the question below:

c) 2012

The prize is for Saturday 6th December at 7.15pm. All entries must be submitted by 25th November 2014.

Please submit your answer via email/post to: info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk or 9 Chestnut Grove, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5LX.

last year’s production of Sleeping

Tickets cannot be exchanged and no cash

Beauty. Qdos have a reputation for

alternative prize nights available.

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Joinery that truly measures up

Here at Joinery (Stafford) Ltd we manufacture bespoke windows, doors, staircases, conservatories and barn conversions plus repairs and restoration for listed buildings and heritage work.

Call us on 01785 242 337 to arrange a free initial survey and quote

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Want to be a

CHORISTER for a day?

Saturday10January 12noon to 6.30pm

Lichfield Cathedral School WS13 7LH

Call 01543 306014 to book your free place or email a.holtham@lichfieldcathedralschool.com

Do you know a child who enjoys singing?

Boys and girls from across the region are invited to spend a day learning about singing choral music at Lichfield Cathedral and the Cathedral School.

the Cathedral Close.

The Be A Chorister For A Day workshop on Saturday 10 January is designed for boys aged from 6 to 11 years and girls aged from 9 to 13 years.

The workshop in January is free and all materials and lunch are provided, but places are limited, so early booking is advised.

Since 2010, over 400 boys and girls have taken part in these workshops, giving them the chance to sing sacred choral music. In addition to vocal training, the day includes sport activities and the chance to quiz 24 the current choristers about life in

Each workshop finishes with the children taking part in Choral Evensong in Lichfield Cathedral where parents are very welcome.

For more information or to book a place, contact Amanda Holtham on 01543 306014 or email a.holtham@ lichfieldcathedralschool.com

Boys aged between 6 and 9 years wishing to audition to be a chorister are invited to spend the day at the Cathedral School on Friday 23 January.

Girls aged either 9 or 10 years are invited to audition to be a chorister on Friday 30 January.

Please note that girl choristers must join the Cathedral School at the start of Year 6.

For more information about the auditions or Lichfield Cathedral School, contact the Registrar, Lesley Bannister on 01543 306168 The Cathedral will also be holding or email lesley.bannister@ auditions for potential choristers lichfieldcathedralschool.com The Penkridge Advertiser | 01785 318619 in January.

‘The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity & invite the child to conduct his own experiences’. - M. Montessori

Some of our ‘Star Readers’ completing the 2014 library book challenge

Vernon Lodge Prep School ‘The School with Traditional Values’

School Lane, Stretton, Nr Penkridge, ST19 9LJ

St Michael’s CE (A) First School

Open Day On Tuesday 18th November 10.00— 11.00am and 6.00 —7.00pm Ofsted July 2011 judged St Michael’s as GOOD with many OUTSTANDING features: *Pupils enjoy school and their OUTSTANDING behaviour and considerable enthusiasm for lesson results in them making GOOD progress

The Diocese also inspected St Michael's School in September 2011 and judged it as OUTSTANDING Church School.

* OUTSTANDING care, guidance and support are evident in all aspects of the school * The Early Years Foundation Stage provides an INSPIRING setting

Together we learn! Together we achieve!

Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Grundy

November 2014

Tel: 01785 712344

www.stmichaelspenkridgeschool.co.uk

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AQUABABY SWIM SESSIONS

12 weeks - 2 1/2 + years Greenhall Nursery Centre (Holmcroft, Stafford) Monday 1:00pm-2:00pm Wednesday 9:30am-11:30am Friday 1:00pm-2:00pm Penkridge Leisure Centre Sunday 2:00pm-3:00pm STArfish & Swim Star recognised Swim Schools.

Established 1994.

Excellent facilities with warm pools.

Small & friendly classes.

Developing water confidence through exciting play activities and songs.

SWIM LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE AT PENKRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE & STAFFS UNI ACADEMY (2 1/2 + years).

For more info call:

Stuart: 01543 572855 or Lisa: 07598 617442

A first-class prep and pre-prep school in Newport for boys and girls 2 to 11. ISC Accredited ISA.

Castle House School “A Happy Place for Learning” Bursaries available to help with fees

and CHerubS Nursery Open 50 weeks 8.00 am – 6.00 pm HOLIDAY CARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABLE EVERY SCHOOL HOLIDAY

01952 811035

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www.aqualympic.co.uk

Headmaster: Mr R M Walden MA, MEd, FCollP

FIRST LESSON FREE when producing this advert.

A Registered Charity which exists to provide Education for Children

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A WALK IN THE PARK FOR YOUR FESTIVE WANTS & NEEDS...

Christmas has come early for Mere Park Garden Centre in Newport! With not long now until the big day, Mere Park Garden Centre (just off the A41) has recently opened their new Christmas Barn!

A winter wonderland offering everything you could possibly want and more for the festive period.

The centres festive sales area is now open! The Christmas Barn showcases a number of enchanting displays, giving you the perfect idea of how to decorate your home this Christmas.

Manager Pam Shaw said “We want to give people ideas and inspiration about how their own homes could look.”

For Mrs Shaw and her team at Mere Park, Christmas started months ago. She explained, “We go over to Holland in January each year to buy for the following Christmas.”

“All of the plans for this year have been drawn up since about February. All of the areas and displays are designed by the staff.”

Father Christmas’ Grotto is all ready for his arrival on Saturday 22nd November. You can see Santa arrive by fire engine at 1pm and the Grotto will be open from 1:30pm-5pm. The Grotto will also be open every weekend leading upto Christmas from 11:15am-5pm on Saturdays and 10:30m-4:15pm on Sundays.

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For a full itinerary of festive events throughout November and December see the programme of events listed below.

There are a large selection of Christmas trees available as well as Christmas lunch to get you in the festive spirit. Christmas lunch will be available from Monday 1st December.

A FREE local bus service available Monday to Saturday, 9:30am-3:30pm and all day Sunday during Mere Park Garden Centre’s opening hours.

Programme of Events Saturday 22nd November

Father Christmas arrives at 1pm in a Fire Engine.

Grotto open from 1:30pm.

Saturday 29th November

Peter Bishop - Organist 1pm-4pm

Sunday 30th November

Jamboree Jazz Band 1pm-4pm

Saturday 6th December

Julie’s Magic and Balloon Show 1-4pm

Sunday 7th December

Peter Bishop - Organist 1pm-4pm

Saturday 13th December Telfordaires 2pm-4pm

Sunday 14th December

Cadenza Brass Band 2pm-4pm

Saturday 20th December Face Painting 1pm-4pm

Sunday 21st December

Jamboree Jazz Band 1pm-4pm

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FREE RETURN BUS SERVICE MON-FRI 9:30am-3:30pm Between Newport interchange and Mere Park.

GARDEN CENTRE & RESTAURANT Opening Times

Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm Sun 10:30am-4:30pm

Tel: 01952 813500 Christmas Barn Tel: 01952 812795

NOW

The

OPEN

Christmas Barn

Books • Hampers • Lights • Scents • House Plants • Gift Vouchers • Silk Flowers • Puzzles & Games Festive Fayre • Candles • Poinsettias • Christmas Trees • Decorations • Plus Many More

Breakfast with Santa

£4.99

9am-11am on 29th November, 6th December, 13th December, 20th December.

Children’s Breakfast and Treat. Must be accompanied by an adult dining.

Stafford Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9BY November 2014

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Home Services Bonfire Night is arriving!

Each day is getting colder and the dark nights are sneaking in, along with the phone calls from many of our customers who need M.A.G to help out with their home repairs, whether this be garden fences and roofs due wet weather and high winds, clearing of guttering from the fallen autumn leaves or general gardening to keep it in shape. This can only mean one thing, winter is on it’s way. This is just the start so why not prepare yourselves before the weather takes a nasty turn causing issues M.A.G can prevent. What better chance to sit back and relax in the warm and watch someone else do all the work? Give M.A.G a call today for your free no obligation quotation.

Follow our simple tips to help you through Winter: • • • • •

Remove green house shading.

Clear any trapped leaves, moss and dirt which will prevent rain water escaping from your gutters.

Ensure all lawns and borders are maintained to keep your garden tidy through the winter months.

Make sure your fences are sturdy and replace any damaged panels.

Secure any items outside that could potentially blow into windows in strong winds.

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R.R PLUMBING SERVICES All internal and external plumbing Fast & friendly local service Free quotes Contact Ric Roe

Mob: 07950 607 678 Landline: 01785 712661 Email: rrplumbingservice@gmail.com

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Home maintenance Landscaping Interior & exterior painting Garden decking Patios Bespoke Summerhouses, Gazebos and Sheds built Gutters cleaned Gardens tidied Leaves cleared COMPETITIVE PRICES

Call Simon for a FREE no obligation quote Tel: 01785 715817 M: 07828 127792 Email: abickford079@aol.com

Bosch appliances with technologies that not only impove your daily life, but your future as well.

A selection of small appliances available:

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Macrome Road, Claregate, Wolverhampton WV6 9HD. Tel: 01902 752764 Salop Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0RX. Tel: 01902 429060.

Also visit our Stafford branch: 3 Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3PT. Tel: 01785 223338.

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Bespoke Sofa Manufacturer & Re-Upholstery Specialist

Upholstered to your Specification Whatever your requirements are, whether it’s a suite, sofa, chair, corner suite, footstool or re-upholstering your own suite.

Ralvern Ltd have the expertise to manufacture a style from our own range or create a unique design using our bespoke design service. Our team of highly skilled master craftsmen can create the style you are looking for, even helping you make all of the difficult choices for the whole room design. Ralvern tailor your requirements into every individual piece of furniture that we make.

Ralvern’s In-House Frame Making We make all of our frames in-house, this gives us our level of exeptional quality. It’s your choices that make every sofa we manufacture unique to you. We offer a range of seat foams ‘35oz Reflex Soft’ or for a firmer seating profile, we offer a ‘Foam 55oz Reflex Firm’ alternatively, if you require the very soft ‘squashy’ look; a fibre seat or even feather cushions may suit your taste. The seat filling then sits on top of our superior coil spring unit giving the very best sitting position. Any of our designs can be made in a choice of all our Extensive Fabric Range.

Exceptional Quality Re-Upholstery Ralvern Upholstery are a renouned and higly recommended re-upholstery master craftsmen. If what you are looking for is a re-upholstery service then you have come to the professionals. Our team can totally strip your old suite back to the frame and then start it again like a new one, using all new foams and fillings fillings to recreate the design you know and love.

For either of the above new or reupholstery our reputation for a meticulous high standard and pattern matching will speak for itself.

Contact Simon Edwards or Chris Edwards on 01543 505539 Email: sales@ralvernupholstery.co.uk • www.ralvernupholstery.co.uk Unit 19, Martindale, Hawks Green, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7XN November 2014

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PenKriDGe victorian christmas marKet With over 100 stalls of fabulous food and local crafts,

traditional

turkey

dinner

with

all

the

trimmings!

as well as plenty of entertainment, it’s no wonder Penkridge Victorian Christmas Market is the event

In addition to all this fabulous food, there will be Craft

that truly marks the start of the Festive Season!

Stalls selling everything from handmade jewellery,

This year it will be taking place on Friday 28th

gifts and handbags to wooden toys, making it easy

November from 5pm to 9pm on the site of Penkridge

to find unique presents for all your friends and family.

Market,

There will also be plenty to keep the children

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Arthur’s Fun Fair, a fire eater and stilt walker!

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Penkridge, which is just 7 miles from Stafford;

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A449,

there will be a wide variety of refreshments available,

admission is free.

A5

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Parking

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including a hog roast; jacket potatoes, pizza and doughnuts to name but a few!

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further

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telephone 01785 713419 or log onto the website The Old Deanery Farm Cafe will also be open

www.penkridgemarket.co.uk

serving hot drinks and festive food, including a

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maKe my WeDDinG sPecial launches at haWKesyarD estate Make My Wedding Special is a bespoke wedding planning service helping you to create the perfect fairy tale wedding day.

ensure your wedding day is happy, memorable and stress-free. On the special day, the team are always on hand to ensure everything goes smoothly.

After being located at New Horizons Business and Enterprise Centre in Walsall for over a year, the business has now expanded and moved to the prestigious location of Hawkesyard Estate in Rugeley.

Make My Wedding Special caters for all types of wedding themes and offers a wide variety of products and services and including wedding stationery, venue dressing, table centre pieces, jewellery and much more!

Hawkesyard Estate offers the perfect venue for a dream-come-true wedding. Situated close to Lichfield, Stafford and Rugeley, Hawkesyard Estate with its stunning gothic architecture, beautiful formal gardens and first-class facilities is fast becoming one of Staffordshire’s premier venues for civil weddings.

All Hawkesyard Brides and Grooms become part of the history of the Estate which dates back to the 13th century; as part of your celebrations we will add your names and the date of your wedding to our bell tower in the gardens to live on forever.

Make My Wedding Special are recommended

by The Best of Walsall and have won Best Loved Wedding Planners in the U.K. in 2013 and 2014. Mandy and her team strive to provide an exceptional service in all aspects of their work.

Make My Wedding Special also caters for other special occasions such as anniversary’s, birthdays, baby showers, christenings and corporate events. Whatever the occasion, Make My Wedding Special will always ensure a truly memorable event.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Mandy at Make My Wedding Special on 07780 685764 or visit The Terrace Suite at Hawkesyard Estate, Rugeley, WS15 1PU.

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TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE THIS AUTUMN! Local charity VAST has teamed up with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and Stafford Borough Council Walk Wise to host an educational wildlife walk and Conservation Taster day on Wednesday 19th November.

The autumnal wildlife walk will start at 12:15pm outside of Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford.

VAST’s Development and Volunteering Team Leader Craig Harris, experienced in leading wildlife walks, will lead the group from outside the Shire Hall Gallery in the town square to Grey Friars, Doxey whilst informing fellow walkers about town and city wildlife.

a short introduction about the wildlife in and around Doxey Marshes followed by an educational walk around the site.

After breaking for tea and coffee from 1:15pm1:30pm, walkers are advised to bring their own lunch, attendees will get the chance to take part in conservation activities.

If you are interested in attending the walks please call VAST’s Development and Volunteering Administrator, Kelly Smith on 01785 283400 or visit events.vast.org.uk to book online.

Once at Grey Friars, walk leaders will give

Christmas At Weston Sawmill We have a wide range of Christmas Trees from 3ft - 25ft NOW ON SALE.

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What’s On...

Regular Events Pilates Class every Monday 6:30pm start at the Hatherton Health Club, Penkridge. For complete beginners through to intermediate level. Come along and give it a go. Mats are provided, no special clothing is required. Class price is £5.50. For more info call tina on 07812 144 685 or email, tinacarter32@hotmail.co.uk. no Men aloud every Monday ladies only choir singing a variety of popular music, songs from the shows and much more Mondays 8pm-9.30pm.angel room Jubilee Hall, Brewood. £3 per week.

PenKridGe FloWer CluB every 3rd Monday oF tHe MontH 7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge. Professional naFas Demonstrators doing 5 floral arrangements.

Sales Table & Raffle. Light Refreshments. entrance £4. new Members and visitors very welcome. details–Margaret 01785 712113 or Marie 01785 715445.

PenKridGe Pre sCHool oPen every MorninG open every morning 9:15am-12:15pm (until 3pm on tues,Weds and thurs) at the Haling dene Centre, Penkridge. an early years playgroup for children age 2-5 years. Packed lunch must be supplied for all day sessions on tuesdays, Wednesdays & thursdays. Find us in room 13 in 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.

PinFold PinK every 3rd tuesday oF tHe MontH From 4.30pm at Penkridge Medical Practice.

Breast Cancer support. For further details contact Jan at the centre on 01785 711124. aCton trussell & PenKridGe PHotoGraPHiC soCiety 1st & 3rd tuesday oF tHe MontH 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.

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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 american Contra & traditional square dancing.

From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton aston village Hall (st19 9nP). For further information contact Mike Whiting on 01952 812601.

Pilates Class every tuesday 10.30am start at the Hatherton Health Club, Penkridge. For complete beginners through to intermediate level. Come along and give it a go. Mats are provided, no special clothing is required. Class price is £5.50. For more info call tina on 07812 144 685 or email, tinacarter32@hotmail.co.uk. stay and Play every tuesday 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. staFFordsHire sHaKesPeare every 3rd tuesday oF tHe MontH 5:30pm - 6:30pm at Penkridge library are you interested in shakespeare’s writing and life? Why not drop-in to this new monthly group. suitable for ages 16+. Free admission. new members welcome – no need to book PatriCia’s sCHool oF FloWers PraCtiCal Classes every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm at Mecure Hatherton Hotel, Penkridge. Modern and contemporary style designs on the programme. ideal refresher course. For more info call Pat Cooper on 01785 714037.

PenKridGe rainBoW CluB every Wednesday Carer, Baby & toddler Group. 10am-11:30am 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.

BoWls CluB every Wednesday 7:30pm to 10pm at acton trussell, Bednall and teddesley Hay Community Centre. 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 405 321. aCton art soCiety every Wednesday 1:30pm to 3:30pm at acton trussell, Bednall and teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 714469 or 01889 586289. learn how to draw and paint – just come along. some materials can be supplied. ladies street danCe Classes every tHursday 6:15pm-7:00pm at the Hatherton Health Club, Penkridge. Go back to basics and learn one of the most popular styles of dance. Have fun with your friends whilst getting fit. New members welcome. £4 each. Contact Katy for more information on 07584 030 520.

BreWood sinGers every tHursday 8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall.

Popular, forward looking, mixed choral group.

For details on joining or bookings call Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.

WoMen’s institute every 3rd tHursday oF tHe MontH 7:45pm to 10pm at acton trussell, Bednall and teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 712676. Come along and join in. youtH CluB every tHursday 6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.

9-13 year olds welcome. activities include computer nights, quizzes, film evenings, arts and crafts.

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daytiMe BinGo every tHursday 1pm - 3pm at the Brewood British legion.

7 games for less than £5.tea and coffee available. all are welcome. yoGa Classes every tHursday 7:30pm-9pm at st Paul’s school, Coven. learn postures and sequences based on age old principles of yoga. £23 for 4 weeks.

For more info call 01785 275607 or 01785 275439.

CHair Based KeeP Fit every tHursday For over 50’s. 10am - 11am at the Methodist Church, Penkridge. £2.00 per session. Help loosen your joints, to keep you active, healthy and feeling good. First lesson Free. For more information contact susan on 01785 788472.

PenKridGe readinG GrouP every 1st tHursday oF tHe MontH 2:30pm-3:30pm at Penkridge library. read and talk about books. Free and new members welcome. no booking required.

PenKridGe CiviC soCiety every 3rd tHursday oF tHe MontH the society meets on the third thursday of each month except august and december at the old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge (Penkridge Heritage Centre).always an interesting mix of speakers and events.

Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee for visitors is £2. live MusiC at sHoal Hill tavern every Friday Wine, dine with live music after nine. For more information call 01543 503302.

BaBy BounCe & rHyMe every Friday 10am-10:30am at Penkridge library. songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents. Free admission.term time only, Midlands CHorale every saturday 10am - 1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood. is a friendly, mixed voice,there are 18 rehearsal per year. new members welcome - for details see http://www.midlandschorale.co.uk or ring Gren on 01902 850175. live MusiC at tHe Boat every saturday visit the Boat pub in Penkridge, (Cannock road, Penkridge, st19 5dt) every saturday for love music. More info at facebook.com/theboatpub.

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PenKridGe & soutH staFF runners every saturday 9am-10am. Meet outside Penkridge library and after your run refreshments are provided at around 10am in the library. Free and new members welcome.

santa’s arrival at doBBies Garden Centre sunday 16tH noveMBer santa arrives at 11am at dobbies Garden Centre, Gailey. Join the team at dobbies for a fun packed day with santa and friends!

WHist drive every saturday eveninG 7:30pm start at Church Hall, Penkridge.

Come and join us for a game of cards every saturday evening. new members very welcome. £3 per person. For more information contact d. shaw on 01543 505043.

st. MiCHael’s First sCHool oPen day tuesday 18tH noveMBer 10am-11am & 6pm-7pm at st. Michael’s First school, Penkridge.

lolliPoP tHeatre arts every sunday 10am-1pm at st dominc’s High school for Girls, Brewood. action packed youth theatre company for children and young people aged 6-18. £10 per week. sibling discount available.

november lolliPoP tHeatre arts oPen auditions sunday 2nd november 2014 from 10am-1pm at st dominic’s High school for Girls in Brewood. Brewood based youth theatre group lollipop theatre arts are recruiting new members to join them for their production of Copacabana to be staged on saturday 23rd and sunday 24th May 2015 at the arena theatre in Wolverhampton. open auditions being held for 6-18 year olds.to book a place for an audition please contact lucy-ellen on 01902 850788 or 07984 598589 or email info@thelollipoptheatreschool.co.uk PrinCeField First sCHool & nursery oPen eveninG tuesday 4tH noveMBer 6:30pm-7:30pm.We would like to invite prospective parents of either nursery or reception children to come and have a look around our friendly school.

MusiC and lauGHter niGHt saturday 8tH noveMBer 7:30pm for 8pm at the Peace Memorial Hall in Penkridge. Music and laughter night starring doug Parker with steve ascroft and Martin lewis. tickets are £12.50 each and include supper. For info and tickets call val Webb on 01785 713284. art and CraFt sale saturday 15tH noveMBer 10am-2pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood. last year we had stalls selling cards, paintings, home accessories, scarves and many gift items for Christmas. refreshments will also be sold at the event. tables are £7.50. if you wish to book a table or to find out more please contact ann on 01902 850535 or annryding@yahoo.com

CHillinGton CHristMas Fair Wednesday 26tH noveMBer 11am-3pm at Chillington Hall, Brewood. a variety of stalls with something for everyone. entry is £5 to include tea or coffee and a mince pie. Raffle in aid of the NSPCC. For further information call 01902 850236, email, info@chillingtonhall.com or see the website, www.chillingtonhall.co.uk CHarity ladies niGHt at doBBies Garden Centre tHursday 27tH noveMBer 5pm-9pm at dobbies Garden Centre, Gailey. £1 entry to include a glass of fizz on arrival, Free beauty treatments, card readings, demonstrations, product & food sampling, cupcake decorating plus a £10 voucher! Raffle.All in aid of the charity,together For short lives.

PenKridGe viCtorian CHristMas MarKet Friday 28tH noveMBer 5pm-9pm at Penkridge Market site. this event truly marks the start of the festive season! With over 100 stalls of fabulous food and local crafts and plenty of entertainment!

For further information call 01785 713419.

December PenKridGe FloWer CluB Presents FloWer arranGinG deMonstrations sunday 7tH deCeMBer 2:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall in Penkridge. Penkridge Flower Club present a flower arranging demonstration by NAFAS national demonstrator, nigel Whyles. the theme is “a Celebration of Christmas”. £7 admission. Festive refreshments available, raffle and sales table. For more information or tickets call Margaret, 01785 712113 or Marie, 01785 715445. a Band and Carol eveninG saturday 13tH deCeMBer 2014 7pm for 7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge.the Peace Memorial Hall presents a Band and Carol evening with the Wilencote st. John Band.tickets £5 to include light seasonal refreshments. tickets from val Webb 01785 713284.

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looKinG to host a cocKtail Party? a trained team to run an outside event then Mick has the passion & the knowledge to provide a quality service for your special event.

All this can be done in your own home or at an outside venue either of your choice or one that can be arranged for you. Outside bar equipment and a fully trained staff can also be provided for events such as weddings and birthday parties. ‘I have two main aims with Micksology. Firstly to bring a quality cocktail experience to cater for whatever event you are looking for, and secondly to provide a one stop shop for outside events such as weddings or birthday parties.

Everything that you need on the day - outside bars, catering, entertainment and staff all brought to you professionally and at the right price.

With over 15 years of experience in the drinks industry and more than 10 years making cocktails, Mick White has managed many different bars both in the U.K. & abroad. After being the general manager at London’s award winning premier cocktail venue The Hide Bar, then running relaxed holiday bars in Greece, Mick brought his passion for cocktails (known in the trade as mixology) to Penkridge 4 years ago.

This year Mick has started his own business called Micksology so that he can offer his craft and talent to a wider audience. Whether you are looking for a host for your cocktail party, a mixologist for a cocktail masterclass, a staff trainer to introduce cocktails to your bar or restaurant, or you need a bar tender with 42

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SANTA’S ARRIVAL at Dobbies Garden Centre, Gailey

SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER SANTA ARRIVES AT 11am

Join the team at Dobbies for a fun packed day with Santa and friends!

We have lots to see and do including: Santa’s Grotto, Pony Rides, Animals, Birds of Prey, Games, Raffles, Face Painting, Magician and a Professional Photographer All of our team will be dressed as their favourite fairytale characters and you are welcome to dress up too!

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Chillington Christmas Fair Wednesday 26th November from 11am until 3pm A variety of stalls with something for everyone Entry £5 to include tea/coffee and mince pie Raffle in aid of the NSPCC Further information: Chillington Hall, Port Lane, Brewood. WV8 1RE Tel: 01902 850236 Email: info@chillingtonhall.com www.chillingtonhall.co.uk

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neW season starts on a hiGh note For number one events Local organisers Number One Events got their 2014/15 programme of antiques and collectors’ fairs under way in fine form in September at the Staffordshire County Showground, when they once more played host to the BBC’s Bargain Hunt, who filmed five programmes rather than the usual four over the two days of the event. This time it was the turn of experts Thomas Plant and Christina Trevanion to help steer their respective teams towards success in the auction room.

It is hoped that the first of these programmes may be televised at around Christmas or early in the New Year. As one of the contestants

in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, presenter Tim Wonnacott was kept well and truly on his toes too, since the BBC also used the fair as the location for filming Tim’s Strictly profile along with his dancing partner, Natalie Lowe.

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FrienDs oF PenKriDGe library Friends of Penkridge Library is a recently formed group that is committed to promoting the future of Penkridge library for the benefit of all members of our community. Whether you are a library user, or simply believe that this public service should remain in your village, we need your help.

Recent proposals by Staffordshire County Council aim to place all Staffordshire libraries into one of three categories. The top category, or Library Extra, will have improved facilities, and be located in Newcastle, Burton, Tamworth and Lichfield – proposing none in South Staffordshire. The middle category, or Library Core, will remain similar to the current service, with the closest in Stafford, Cannock and Codsall. The final category, or Library Local, is proposed for 24 libraries in Staffordshire, including Penkridge and Brewood. These will no longer by led or managed by Staffordshire County Council, and will have no full-time staff or visiting professional librarians.

In order to keep the library running, each community will have to find skilled volunteers to run the legal, financial and customer service aspects of the library, as well as maintain opening hours and fund the costs of building maintenance, water, electricity, cleaning, waste disposal and other basics. Similar schemes elsewhere in the UK have resulted in very restricted services due to the poor capacity of volunteers to take on such a large undertaking. Issues include complying with legal restrictions when accessing public service and user databases, resulting in many libraries becoming little more than a room with books.

During the recent consultation process, which ended on 7th October, Friends of Penkridge Library have been campaigning against these changes, while encouraging 52

members of the public and community to voice their opinion. We are proud to say that through workshops with Pencric and Riverside House, together with support from Penkridge Parish Council, all village schools, and many village NGO and professional organisations, a strong response has been returned to SCC. Over 3,200 people have signed our petition in favour of keeping Penkridge a full-time service, operated

by SCC, with trained professional staff.

We believe this public service is at the heart of our community, so please consider showing your support and signing the petition before 30th November, available in Penkridge library, or for download from our Facebook Page, Friends of Penkridge Library Community.

For further information, or to let us know what has been happening in your library, please contact us at friendsofpenkridgelibrary@gmail.com or telephone 01785 713419. Or, come along to our meetings, held in Penkridge Library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month from 5pm–6:30pm.

We would love to hear your ideas regarding how we can improve and support our library, organise new events or expand our membership.

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Friends of Penkridge Library 11th & 25th November, 5–6:30pm.

New members welcome. We will be discussing plans for Christmas related activities and events in the library.

Staffordshire Shakespeare Society, 18th November, 5:30–6:30pm.

Members alternate between reading works of Shakespeare and discussing themes within his work. Please contact the library for details.

with access to the internet can also be booked free of charge for up to two hours every day, so we hope to see you soon.

Using your library is the best way to show that you care. Our user numbers are being monitored, so please pop in, borrow a book, get a bus pass, or use the computers. It all counts!

Penkridge and South Staffordshire Runners, Every Saturday, 9am.

Meet outside the library for an informal 3 mile run. Refreshments provided.

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The objective of the introductory chess course is to raise the standard of play of the beginner player to ‘improver’, capable of holding their own on bottom board of a team playing in the bottom division of one of our local leagues.

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What’s on in november at your local library A Recent Acquisition – A Twilight Storytelling Walk Around Brewood from Brewood Library Tuesday 25th November 3:45pm departure from Brewood Library (arrive at 3:30pm). £3 or £2 for library members.

Spend an evening with Mister Talbot and Mister Harrison as they discover the truth behind “A Recent Acquisition”. Mister Talbot, has been bequeathed a diary by Mr Harrison’s late father, it contains as account of the strange casket now in Mr Harrison’s possession and its diabolical use - the only clue being “Non est inanis lacus” or “one must not travel back empty handed” - Will the warning be heard?

Locations to be included in the walk • St Mary’s and St Chad’s church • Brewood Hall • Jacobs’s Ladder • Speedwell Castle As well as more!

Light refreshments and mulled wine on return to Brewood Library.

Booking essential as places are limited.

(Ages 14+).

Please wear sensible footwear and appropriate clothing. If the weather is wet we will aim to go ahead with the walk, but please bring an umbrella and a torch if you have one as it will start to go dark as the walk ends.

An original ghostly production from HSSL and Staffordshire Libraries Contact Brewood Library on (01902) 850087 for further information or to book a place or find us on Facebook.

An Evening of Delectable Terror at Brewood Library Tuesday 25th November An Evening of Delectable Terror: ‘The Crawling Child’ A terrifying new story

by A.G Smith at Brewood Library.

Staffordshire Libraries will be celebrating Halloween with a spinetingling night of horror at Brewood Library on November the 25th.

Acclaimed author A.G Smith whose

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trilogy ‘Harvester of the Now’ has drawn praise from best-selling authors including Anthony Horowitz, Miranda Dickinson & G.P Taylor, will be appearing at Brewood Library to read his latest horror story: The Crawling Child.

‘I really enjoyed performing at Kinver Library in 2013 and 2014, and it is wonderful to be asked to Brewood.

This year’s tale has been very well received on radio and is considered to be one of the most frightening I have ever written. Bring a cushion to hide behind!’ – A. G Smith.

Since being published in 2006 Alan has worked to promote the importance of reading and writing amongst young offenders and to encourage them to take part in reading challenges.

Alan’s work with young offenders was highlighted by C4’s ‘Secret Millionaire’ programme when he was visited by Dragon’s Den star Piers Linney. Alan’s work was also featured on Radio 4’s PM in 2013. In 2014 Alan has been working alongside authors Martina Cole, Stephen Kelman, Ian Thornton and The Friday Project’s Scott Pack to support and encourage reading and writing amongst prisoners.

Alan has appeared in both of ‘Doreen’s Story’ creator David Tristram’s ‘Inspector Drake’ movies which have been screened at the London Independent Film Festival.

Alan’s ghost stories have also been broadcast on National Prison Radio.

Last year’s event sold out and we would encourage people to book their seats as soon as they can or what is sure to be a very entertaining evening.

7:15pm-9:30pm (Please arrive for 7pm to be seated). £3.50 (£2.50 Library Members – It’s FREE to join Your Library). Booking essential as places are limited (Ages 16+).

Refreshments will be provided during an intermission.

Contact Brewood Library on (01902) 850087 for further information or to book a place or find us on Facebook or Twitter.

Colour Me Autumn – A Family Workshop Tuesday 25th November at Brewood Library 10am-11:30am. A family workshop filled with seasonal crafts, legends and rhymes for pre-school children.

Learn all about the Autumn Season with a 1 hour 30 minute story and craft session looking at all the colours and legends of Autumn from autumn leaves to Halloween.

Ages 3 upwards – parents/grandparents/older brothers and sisters/guardians all welcome to take part as well. £3.00 each (Accompanying adults free).

Contact Brewood Library for further information or to book a place on 01902 850087.

Christmas Kiln Time at Codsall Library 15th November 1pm-3pm. Get in the mood for Christmas with a fantastic workshop with acclaimed potter Jenny Hunt!

Paint a piece of Christmas themed pottery for a decoration to keep or to give as a gift – Lots of different types to choose from.

Just £5 per item. (Booking essential).

For ages 5 upwards – Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact Codsall Library for more details or to book a place on (01902) 842764 or find us on Facebook.

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Runners came from as far afield as Scotland and

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Established 1993 by Barry & Hazel Hicks Cp & Upholy Cl Spcl.

Leather & Curtain Cleaning.

All Safe & non-toxic.

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Longing for that extra space at home?

COST EFFECTIVE

ADDING VALUE

Create a better layout or gain extra rooms for a growing family. For children, elderly relatives, hobbies or a garage conversion. Let us help you from design through to build.

By working with you to understand the extra living space you need, we can recommend the most cost effective building solution to achieve your dreams, while adding value to your home.

HOME EXTENSIONS

TO YOUR HOME

For a free no obligation quote, please call 01785 712703.

Quote THE PENKRIDGE ADVERTISER when you call and if you go ahead you’ll receive a complimentary £250 decorating voucher to use with our recommended decorator.

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useful numbers

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Emergency Services Police station (Non-emergency calls) National Gas Emergency National Grid Electrical Emergency Severn Trent Water Emergency Flood line

101 0800 0800 0800 0845

Health/Medical Care Penkridge Medical Practice Brewood Medical Practice Stafford General Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital Cannock Hospital New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton NHS Direct

01785 712300 08444 770924 01785 257731 01782 715444 01543 572757 01902 307999 0845 4647

Councils South Staffordshire Council Staffordshire County Council Wolverhampton City Council

01902 696000 0300 1118000 01902 551155

Village Halls/Libraries Penkridge Library Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge Brewood Library Brewood Jubilee Hall Bishop’s Wood Village Hall Dunston Village Hall

01785 01785 07412 01902 01902 07544 01785

111999 404090 7834444 9881188

712916 714157 089546 850087 851303 924546 715833

Travel Travel Line National Rail Enquiries National Express Schools Wolgarston High School, Penkridge Penkridge Middle School

01785 78840 01785 355545

Brewood Middle School Marshbrook First School, Penkridge St Michaels First School, Penkridge St Leonards School, Dunston Princefield First School, Penkridge St Dominic’s High School St Marys Primary School, Brewood St Marys & St Chad’s First School St Marys School, Wheaton Aston Castle House School, Newport Chase Grammar School Vernon Lodge Preparatory School

01902850266 01785 712780 01785 712344 01785 711341 01785 714050 01902 850248 01902 850261 01902 850373 01785 840314 01952 811035 01543 501800 01902 850568

Help Lines Samaritans Child Line RSPCA Citizen’s Advice Bureau Jobseeker Direct Crimestoppers Charity (Non-Emergency Calls)

08457909090 0800 1111 0300 1234555 01785 258673 0800 100 900 0800 555 111

Places of Worship St Marys R C Church, Brewood St Michaels Church, Penkridge St Johns Church, Bishops Wood St Mary’s & St Chad’s Church of England

01902 01785 01902 01902

087120022 33 08457484950 08717 818178

850394 714344 850368 850368

07572 701913 01785 712864

www.penkridgecattery.co.uk info@penkridgecattery.co.uk

Fully insured and licensed Well equipped, modern facilities to make your pets holiday an enjoyable one.

We cater for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice & other small pets.

Out of hours drop off and collection can also be arranged.

We provide a door to door service if you prefer.

MICRO-CHIPPING SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE for your Cats, Dogs and Rabbits for just £10 on site with discounts for multiple pets.

Home service also available!

Find us opposite the Gailey entrance to Rodbaston on the A449.

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L S PLASTERERS

Affordable footcare at home

Foot Health Practitioner Sarah Lee dipCFHP, MSPract

Tel. 01785 716101 / Mob. 07971 306676

D’S PLUMBING & HEATING BOILER INSTALL / SERVICE PLUMBING / BATHROOMS

Nail Trimming & Correction Fungal Nails Corns & Callous Dry Cracked Heels Diabetic Monitoring Home visiting service including evenings and weekends!

To book an appointment call Sarah on 07855 748124

S 2 A er 4/ LL vi 7 a ce re i a n s

internal plastering dry lining artex covered coving

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GAS COOKER REPAIRS

01785

INTERIOR CLADDING / TILING LPG INSTALLATIONS NO JOB TOO SMALL Call Darren on:

07749 137845 or 01785 716932

TREE AND HEDGE WORK Domestic and Commercial Grounds Maintenance Free quotations Chris Jones Qualified and Insured

01785 713040 / 07885 971553

MATHS TUITION

• year 6, key stage 3 and key stage 4 students welcome • c.r.b validated

Experienced teacher

For further details call: 01902 788837 November 2014

Download the go carz app from

247 247

for people going places

www.gocarz.co.uk

full & part time drivers required

fixed price fares

P enkville Cars Penkridge

AIRPORT TRANSFERS DAYS/NIGHTS OUT LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE CONTRACT HIRE COURIER SERVICE CALL

07535 641 043 or 01785 716 044

Brewood Classic Wedding Cars A family business located in Brewood specialising in providing chauffeur driven classic cars for weddings in and around the Staffordshire area.

See our website, www.brewoodclassicweddingcars.co.uk Contact us on: 07843 232431

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS W. Maiden & Son

Weston Sawmill

Home Interiors

Butchers 4

CRS Beds and Furniture

11

Fireplace Elegance

57

Lighting Bug

7

Pet Services

AF Systems

61

Norton Bathrooms

3

Penkridge Cattery

Compact Cleaning Services LTD

59

Indulge Interiors

55

Crown ChemDry

65

Ralvern Upholstery

33

Dodd Window Cleaning

70

The Blinds and Shutter Company

71

Oven State

45

United Carpets

49

Pressed for Time

48

Cleaning/Launderers

I.T Services and Web Design Dining Out

68

Millentech

58

Edgar’s Restaurant and Bar

51

Mercure Hatherton House Hotel

16

The Bell at Stretton

43

Jewellers

The Boat

23

Spencer The Jewellers

The Bridgehouse

34

The Mess

45

The Riverbank

45

The White Hart Shoal Hill Tavern

13

Swan at Whiston

4

Castle House School

27

Lichfield Cathedral School

24

Little Treasures

25

Maths Tutor

69

Princefield First School & Nursery

5

St Michael’s First School

25

Vernon Lodge Preparatory School

25

72

Funeral Directors AJ Sellman

Landscaping/Garden Centres Dobbies Garden Centre

19 & 43

Mere Park Garden Centre

29

Pipers Nurseries

4

Stafford Trree Care

55

Willowbrook

69

Motor Services

68

Plumbers D’s Plumbing

69

DP Plumbing

65

Mark Bailey

63

Richard Roe Plumbing

32

Property Maintenance/Security Ace Roofing

63

AJG Property Maintenance

64

Domestic Electrical Services

65

Guttridge Glazing

59

K Cortin Heating Solutions

53

Penkridge Fencing

10

Penkridge Windows

54

Sturgess Roofing

55

Turners Construction

67

Disable Aids

Ken Price

58

RK Motors

65

Seasonal, Leisure & Occasions

31

Health, Leisure and Fitness

39

Wings Airport Transfers

22

Chillington Christmas Fair

43 Brewood Classic Wedding Cars

69

Lancyl Gardens

10

Make My Wedding Special

37

Micksology

42

TJDJ

27

Mr Simms Old Sweet Shoppe

17

Penkridge Market

35

Sew Many Things

48 1

Sarah Lee Foot Health Practitioner

69

59

Joinery Stafford Ltd

21

LS Plasterers

69

M.A.G Group

30

Marwood Properties

32

Penkridge Hardware

21

Penkridge Pine

21

Rugeley Fireplaces

53

Wedding Services

50

TJDJ

32

9

Kenway Christmas Trees

19

Help 2 Hand

69

15

Mobile Beauty by Sammy

Capital Appliance Centre

69

Penkville Taxis

Bridgtown Cycles

Swan at Whiston

61

Go Carz Tracy Mason Travel

57

Ashcroft Flooring

Travel Services

27

Green Dog Vaping

Home Improvement

31

Aqualympic

Grand Theatre

Estate Agents Dixon and Co

19

6

Residential and Nursing Care

Education

70

David Morgan PC Repairs

38

Whitegate Farm Shop

Will Writing/Financial Services Goodwills Ltd

31

Utility Warehouse

61

27

DoddWindowCleaning We Love to Clean!

Traditional window cleaning.

Professional reliable service.

Gutter, Facias & Soffit Cleaning.

Conservatory Roof Cleaning.

est. 1989

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION

Tel: 07426 123368

Email: windowcleaningservices@live.co.uk

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Providing you with beautiful window stylings for your home or office

3 for 2 on Selected Roller and Vertical Blinds Offer valid with this advert until the end of November 2014. Terms and conditions apply.

FREE

NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION

FREE

DESIGN SERVICE AND MEASURING

FREE INSTALLATION Call The Blinds and Shutter Company today to book an appointment on

01785 319109

or visit our website www.theblindsandshuttercompany.co.uk

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