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Contents Just Sing for Rosie Wolgarston Prom

Life in a Hospital Schoolroom

South Staffordshire Leisure Centres Free Day Pass

SPACE Summer Programme

Penkridge Bowling Club

Royal British Legion at WW1 Commemorations

What’s On at your Local Library

Rotary Club Welcomes New Members

Penkridge WI Recent Updates

The Chase Wedding Fayre

Forthcoming Events at Chillington Hall

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McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus

Student Self Worth Boosted

Protecting Kids Online

How Much is your Vision Worth?

WI of Cannock

Beauty Tips - Footcare

Mitton Manor Gardens

Pillaton Hall Farm Medieval Festival & Bonfire

What’s On

Children Take Over Market

Cannock & District Ladies Probus

Penkridge Sports & Recreational Centre

Design Tips - Central Heating

5 Tech Travel Tips

Midcounties Cooperative Partner with MASE

St. Michaels School Games Award

Sudoku Corner

Recipe of the Month - Garlic Roasted Peppers

Penkridge Fine Food & Craft Market

Derrington Art Exhibition

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Wolgarston Prom On Tuesday 3rd July not only was the England football team playing in their nail biting quarter final match against Columbia in Russia, another important event was taking place at the same time. Wolgarston High School held its annual Year 11 Leaver’s Prom at The Moat House in Acton Trussell.

The event was organised by Mr Skinner (Head of Pyrenees), Mrs Dodd (Head of Himalayas), Miss Roberts (Learning Resources Centre Administrator) and Miss Allen (Learning Mentor), Miss Harding (Examination Officer) and Mrs Farmer. “It was a really amazing evening, We have all had so much fun,” said Shannon Muggleton (Year 11 Student), “It is something that we will never forget, it has been brilliant.” Parents and other students arrived at The Moat House for six o’clock to see the students making their entrances. This year there was a variety of different transportation used. They ranged from Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, VW Camper vans to motorbikes. Students were greeted with custom made nonalcoholic cocktails and were then seated at their tables in the main function room, where all of the

students dined together on an exclusive three course menu. All of the students were given forms to vote for their Prom King and Queen. Once all of the votes had been counted up, the winners were announced. This year’s Prom King and Queen were Matthew Bramwell and Toni Dadd. Both were presented with custom made crowns and sashes. The prom queen was presented with a customised bouquet that was supplied to us by Lavender Florists in Penkridge. “It has been a pleasure for us to organise prom for our students and see them enjoying themselves after working so hard this year at school. A massive thank you to Party Box based in Bushbury, Wolverhampton and Lavender Florist for supplying us with balloons and flowers for the evening” said Miss Roberts, “I would like to thank everyone who has helped make this event so special. All of our students have all done Wolgarston proud.”

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Past Presidents Alan Day and Tony Hulbert who joined Rotary in 1983 were awarded certificates in recognition of his 35 years of service. Rotarian Jacko Page who is the clubs sports officer was awarded a certificate in recognition of his 25 years service to the Cannock Club. Finally the oldest Member of the Cannock club Rotarian Don Dyer received a certificate in recognition of 45 years of Rotary Service. On receiving his award Don said “it had been an honour to be associated with the Cannock club for 45 years and he hoped to continue his service for many more years to come”. The Final event of President Cliff year was a garden party at his home on Sunday 1st July with some 60 people in attendance. The handover of the club Presidency to Rotarian David Gardiner is on 4th July. For more information visit www.cannockrotary. co.uk or email secretary@cannockrotary.co.uk

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If you prefer a more calming activity, the ‘Farm on Wheels’ will be there with lots of animals to meet and rabbits to cuddle. There will be a free craft area, where children can have a go at making paper flowers and their own puppets to use in the Market’s very own puppet theatre. Erica Scriven from Toddler Sense Stafford, who proved very popular at the April event, will also be there again, doing toddler sense demonstrations and free trial sessions. If you would like to attend the event, Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is easily accessible from Junction 12 of the M6 and is only 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock and 10 miles from Wolverhampton (postcode ST19 5AP).

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Penkridge Sports & Recreation Centre (Monckton) New Website: www.penkridgesportsandrecreationcentre.org New Contact Email: admin@penkridgesportsandrecreationcentre.org Contact Number: 01785 712 530 Interested in using our indoor or outdoor space for youth activity? Come and discuss this opportunity every Wednesday at 6.30pm As a charitable organisation we rely on volunteers to help in all aspects of maintenance. If you wish to offer time in whatever capacity please call in to the centre on any Wednesday at 6.30pm

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ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL GAMES AWARD ST. MICHAEL’S (CE) FIRST SCHOOL ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THEY HAVE ACHIEVED THE SCHOOL GAMES GOLD MARK AWARD Our sporting achievements this year include: Competitions in Cross Country, Cricket, Tag Rugby, Sri-Golf, Hockey and Tennis. We also participated in the local First Schools’ Dance Festival. We have recently been delighted to send a team to the School Games County Finals where they compete in Paralympic sports such as Curling, Boccia and Goal Ball. We are delighted to announce that St. Michael’s (CE) First School, have achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the 2017/2018 academic year. The School Games Mark is a Government led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.

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SPACE 2018 IS JUST WEEKS AWAY Space 2018 is almost ready to go – as the finishing touches are put to the launch of this year’s Staffordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Summer programme.

Staffordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis introduced the Space programme to bring together public, voluntary and private sector organisations to help nurture, support and guide Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent youngsters. This year some activities will be available for children as young as eight-years-old, with Mr Ellis having provided a substantial increase in funding for the programme. Wherever you’re from in the county, there will be something locally to keep your children occupied during the school holidays. Many of the service providers will be at Staffordshire Police headquarters on Friday June

29, being given a final briefing before Space 2018 opens its doors. Police officers, PCSOs, local support teams, activity organisers will hear from Mr Ellis, who continues his enthusiastic support of the scheme. Space attracted more than 18000 attendees across the summer holidays in 2017 – an increase of 5669 from the previous 12 months. Mr Ellis said: ‘Not long to wait now until Space 2018 begins. We’ve had huge numbers attending in the past and hope for even more this year. Space is all about fun, learning and growing in confidence. Staffordshire, like many areas, experiences higher rates of ASB during summer holidays than at other times and I’m keen that efforts are made to tackle this. Space 2018 will continue with its aim of increasing skills, improving health and wellbeing, and creating opportunities for young people to take part in positive activities to make communities safer.’ For further information visit: Staffordshire.space.uk

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PENKRIDGE BOWLING CLUB CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF GROWTH!

Arguably now the most buoyant club in Staffordshire, Penkridge Bowling Club’s membership heads towards 150. Sadly other clubs report shortage of bowlers competent enough to risk in league competitions. The Penkridge club has come to the rescue of several with the farming out of more than 20 bowlers all now enjoying competitive action albeit with “foreign” clubs. So, why and how the surge? In July 2007 John and Gill Morley began a beginners’ coaching course at Penkridge. Within that initial cohort were Ivan Owen and Richard Palmer who were both totally new to bowling. John Morley detected more than a spark of interest and encouraged both to follow coaches courses. By 2011, John was confident to leave the Penkridge club in the hands of the two recently qualified Level 2 coaches and turn his and Gill’s attention to developing the game elsewhere in Staffordshire. Since that date more than 120 new students of the game have received coaching through the scheme and of these more than 70% have joined the Penkridge Club. A recently introduced Internal League comprising four teams of newly-coached bowlers competing for the “Sylvia Bradford Tankard” has not only produced some hard fought league battles but also some very heart warming spin-off effects. The scheme seems, as if by magic, to have moulded an unprecedented growth and affinity, not just for the game but also for the development of the facilities of the club itself. This major surge of enthusiasm has resulted in a fully revamped visitors pavilion, the thrust for which came from Sally Dix ably assisted by Lewis Parry, David Haidarovic, David Sanders, Mike Read and Mike Woodall who over a few weeks produced an edifice to match any seaside chalet! In a second initiative this group assisted by Tony Jenkins, Steve Whitton, Colin Dugmore, Dave Willits, Eddie Guest, Tom Maguire, Roger Charman and Ivan Owen helped

refashion a dismal area of the club surrounds on which they erected a new metal storage shed. After six hours of hard labour, with regular refreshments organised by Jan Sanders, the group sat down to admire their handy work. These developments have been furthered by Mary Owen and Rosemary Parrington who have attended to flower pots and borders adjacent to the clubhouse. All club members are in awe of the efforts of Marie Rowe who has grafted long and hard to re-establish a tired garden area into a vista of vibrant colour. Moreover the members of the club’s teams have taken it upon themselves to share out general housekeeping duties to keep the clubhouse and it’s facilities clean and shipshape. It seems difficult to imagine now that in 2009 the green was almost moribund but speedy and effective measures were taken to restore the sward. In 2010 an automatic watering system was installed. At the same time a “Green surrounds manicure team” of six was formed to maintain grassy areas. The hallowed turf itself is kept in top class condition by veteran groundsman John Simkiss assisted at busy times by Essington B.C. groundsman John Elsmore who is also a member of the Penkridge club. Their routines go on throughout the year of course hence the necessity for club fees. Behind the scenes officers working for the club include Lionel Turner, Nigel Lester, Diane Lester, Jill Nall, Liz Haywood, Judith Litchfield, Helen Skidmore and the captains of the various teams. Penkridge B.C. thrives in an idyllic setting; walled surrounds ensure a veritable sun trap, comfortable spectator seating, the Norman tower of St Michael’s Church enriches the skyline and the Memorial Gardens and the majestic Littleton Arms are on the doorstep. What more could one want?

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WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Join forces with the Mischief Makers at your library this summer!

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Stories from local author Diane Pike, then crafts. Wednesday 1st August, 15th August, 29th August 10:30am - 12:00pm £1.50 (Booking Essential)

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Penkridge WI R E C E N T U P DAT E S Several members of the WI, led by Vicky Atkins, supported St. Michael’s Church Fete on June 16th. Our “Name the Teddy” stall raised £63.24. Many thanks to helpers and visitors for taking part. Our speaker for the monthly meeting was Mr Ken Knowles, Lichfield Town Crier! Mr Knowles is a retired teacher and keen on amateur dramatics. He enthralled us with a fascinating talk about this traditional role. He arrived resplendent in his full regalia and began by loudly ringing the bell and 3 cries of “Oh Yay!” which is derived from “Ecoutez!” in the days of William the Conqueror. The Town Crier role was to proclaim news to the illiterate populace of the times; often not very good news – taxes going up, more men needed for war. Proclamations were attached to scrolls. As the previous scroll had clearly seen better days (made of sticky backed plastic of Blue Peter fame) Ken commissioned a new scroll skilfully embellished to show St Chad and the Guild of Merchants. Ken has researched the history of his predecessors and their special uniform as far back as 1769; a

picture depicting “Thomas Roberts” complete with the bell and silver buttons for his leggings that have been passed down through the City Council. The current red coat and cape were made by Ken and his wife (not all town criers are the same height!) styled on an 18th century coachman’s coat. They also added a beautifully embroidered badge showing the unique 3 spires of the Cathedral and the Verdun Oak grown from an acorn brought back by soldiers of WW1. The tricorn hat is a derivative of the broad brimmed soldiers’ hat, turned up when they needed to fire. Taken up as a fashion item, the aristocracy of the time turned up 3 sides of the hat to display their expensive wigs! The Lichfield Town Crier has to work for 13 days a year and is only paid £8 per hour but Ken thoroughly enjoys it and is proud to represent Lichfield so he will not be giving up any time soon! Next Meeting: 6th August Methodist Church Hall 7.30pm

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OF CANNOCK plantings and a variety of tree species. Following a tour of the buildings we were delighted with an excellent three course lunch, which lived up to the expectations of any W.I. All agreed the environment was conducive to learning and making new friends. Tea again in the garden was enjoyed when we visited President Helen’s quaint cottage and garden in Rugeley in response to NFWI Link Together Campaign to act against loneliness. This was purely a social friendship coffee morning with, of course, cakes!

Summer is in full swing, and members are making the most of getting out and about enjoying the weather: taking tea, cakes and friendship into the gardens. Barbara organised a coach trip for 20 members to visit Denman College in Abingdon Oxfordshire. The Georgian house, bought by the W.I. 70 years ago to assist women in ‘household science’, is a residential centre for learning for courses in cookery, craft and lifestyle. Along with other visiting W.I. clubs we took tea on the beautiful lawns overlooking colourful

The monthly meeting was themed for NFWI Healthy Living and Wellbeing Week; and members arrived in loose fitting clothes and flat shoes to take part in a Tai Chi experience from Mick Sheridan. As the movements are slow and the emphasis on breathing and relaxation, it was hard not to want a sleep afterwards! And no real opportunity to burn off the calories from all those lovely cakes! Our W.I. meetings are on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am at St Luke’s Church Centre, Cannock. Visitors are always welcome to come and join us for refreshments and a chat, to see if they would like to join the W.I.

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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

CANNOCK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

information and advice on an array of caring

Adults 18+

Cannock W.I. meet on the second Thursday

topics. Carers and their cared for can also

For more information about joining phone

of the month at 10.30am in St. Luke’s

enjoy entertainment, craft and fun

Pet Hughes on 01785714843 or email

Church Hall, Cannock. Meetings will usu-

activities during the café. Please call 01785

sja.org.uk with subject volunteering.

ally include a speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides educational opportunities, and the

222365 for more details.

PENKRIDGE WIDOWS CLUB

chance to try and develop new skills and

CASS CARERS CAFÉ

EVERY OTHER MONDAY

crafts. A link with Staffordshire Federation

LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH

at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge.

provides further activities like craft fairs

(EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS)

Speakers, holidays, day trips, lunches,

and quizzes. Guests and prospective new

10:30am–1pm at The Haling Dene Centre.

summer teas and various other events

members are always welcome.

Carers are encouraged to come and

throughout the year. Come and join us!

socialise with others in a similar situation,

For more details contact Mrs V Jackson on

MOO MUSIC

enjoy entertainment and engage in

01785 840256.

EVERY TUESDAY

information and advice sessions. Please

10am at Penkridge Methodist Church.

CASS The Carers Association on call 01785

AIR CADETS 2415 PENKRIDGE

Come and join us to sing, dance, play, learn

222365 for more information.

SQUADRON

and moove! Book online at

EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY

www.moo-music.co.uk/stafford. For more

PENKRIDGE SCOUT GROUP

7:30pm-9:30pm at Grange Road HQ.

details call Hannah on 07527 723948.

AT SCOUT HUT, GOOD STATION LANE

12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For

BEAVERS

more info contact 07397 013407 or email,

PENKRIDGE RAINBOW CLUB

Mondays 6pm–7:15pm. (For boys and girls

2415@aircadets.org

EVERY WEDNESDAY Carer, Baby & Toddler Group.

- ages 5 3/4 yrs–8 yrs). Tel: 07816 758258 / Sally Turner or email

PINFOLD PINK

10am-11:30am at Penkridge Scout Hut.

beavers@penkridgescouts.org.uk

EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

A variety of activities, occasionally joining

CUBS

From 4.30pm at Penkridge Fire Station.

with different toddler groups. £2 per family.

Thursdays 7:15pm–8:45pm. (For boys and

Breast Cancer Support. For further details

Find us on facebook, Penkridge Rainbow

girls - ages 8 yrs-10 1/2 yrs). Tel: 07506

contact Jan on 01785 711124.

Group.

mowhawkcubs@penkridgescouts.org.uk

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

PENKRIDGE PARKINSONS

SCOUTS

1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

UK SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesdays 7:15pm–9pm. (For boys and

Penkridge & Acton Trussell Photographic

4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

girls - ages 10 1/2 yrs-14 yrs). Tel: 07704

Society. Evening meetings 8pm to 10pm at

10:30am-12:30pm. at The Haling Dene

896060 / Lorna Smith or email

Acton Trussell, Bednall & Teddesley Hay

Centre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4th

scouts@penkridgescouts.org.uk

Community Centre 01785 713839. Learn

wednesday of the month with the

how to master you digital cameras and take

exception of August and December. Re-

great photos.

freshments provided. Come along

768892 / Tricia Adams or email

and meet us.

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ACTON ART SOCIETY

BREWOOD SINGERS

PACE 2000

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

1:30pm to 3:30pm at Acton Trussell,

8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall.

Anyone interested should turn up between

Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community

Popular, forward looking, mixed choral

1pm and 1:15pm at the Haling Dene

Centre 01785 714469 or 01889 586289.

group. For details on joining or bookings call

Centre Room 16 (opposite main door). Pace

Learn how to draw and paint – just come

Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.

2000 continues to provide a good

along. Some materials can be supplied.

Friday afternoon for the over 50’s.

CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT

Including 45 mins of exercise and a 45 min

CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT

EVERY THURSDAY

talk/demonstration followed by 30 mins

EVERY WEDNESDAY

For over 50’s. 10am - 11am at the

refreshments and chat. We are a very

11am-12noon at Acton Trussell

Methodist Church, Penkridge. £2.00 per

friendly group and welcome men and

Community Centre. Come along and join in

session. Help loosen your joints, to keep you

women to our organisation from all the

the fun with South Staffordshire AGE UK.

active, healthy and feeling good. First lesson

local areas.

£2 per session. First session free of charge.

FREE. For more information contact Susan

SOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERS

on 01785 788472.

NEW COMPANIONS CLUB

SOUTH STAFFS BRANCH

EVERY WEDNESDAY

CANNOCK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

1:30pm-3:30pm. at Church Hall, Penkridge.

EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

2:30pm-5pm at Penkridge Methodist

Run by volunteers from local churches.

10.30am at St. Luke’s Church Hall,

Church Hall. New members and visitors

Open to any age group. We offer tea/

Cannock. Meetings will usually include a

welcome. For information contact Alyson

coffee/cakes (no charge), cards, dominoes,

speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides

Lewin on 01785 716957 or

jigsaws, rummikub and the occasional

educational opportunities, and the chance

alysonlewin712@btinternet.com

musical or bingo afternoon. All welcome.

to try and develop new skills and crafts.

For more details, call Liz on 07779 405321.

A link with Staffordshire Federation

MIDLANDS CHORALE

provides further activities like craft fairs

DESIGNATED SATURDAYS

PENKRIDGE MARKET

and quizzes. Guests and prospective new

10am-1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood.

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

members are always welcome. For further

is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18

at Penkridge Market Site, Pinfold Lane.

information contact The President on

rehearsal per year. The Chorale has a

Open 9am-3pm. Auction of plants, eggs &

01543 271617 or

scheme to PAY 15-21 year old students to

live poultry every Wednesday at 11:30am.

www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire

come and sing with us. New members

Free car park. For more information call

welcome - for details see

01785 714221 or see

PENKRIDGE CIVIC SOCIETY

www.midlandschorale.co.uk or ring

www.penkridgemarket.co.uk

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

Gren on 01902 850175.

The Society meets on the third Thursday of

CANNOCK AND DISTRICT LADIES

each month except August and December at

WHIST DRIVE

PROBUS CLUB

the Old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge

EVERY SATURDAY EVENING

EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

(Penkridge Heritage Centre). Always an

7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, Tildesley Close,

12pm at The Chase Golf and Country Club,

interesting mix of speakers and events.

Penkridge. New members welcome.

(ST19 5RN). The Cannock and District

Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee for

Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.

Ladies Probus Club are retired professional

visitors is £2.

FINE FOOD & CRAFT MARKET

or business ladies who meet each month for lunch, and fellowship, with speakers on

YOUTH CLUB

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

interesting topics. In addition there are

EVERY THURSDAY

9am-3pm every 3rd Saturday of the month

opportunities to take part in other

6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.

at Penkridge Market in conjunction with the

activities, crafts, games, trips and holidays.

9-13 year olds welcome. Activities include

weekly stall market. Located in the Market

New members welcome. For more info call

computer nights, quizzes, film evenings, arts

Hall, all stalls are undercover and offer a

membership secretary 01543 505107 and

and crafts.

wide range of artisan foods and interesting crafts.

www.probusonline.org

BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB

YOGA CLASSES

EVERY FRIDAY

BARN DANCE

EVERY THURSDAY

8.30pm in the upstairs room at The

7.00pm Saturday 15th September at Pen-

7:30pm-8:45pm at Monckton Recreation

Bradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, near

kridge Peace Memorial Hall. Raffle with all

Centre, Penkridge. Hatha Yoga taught in the

Wheaton Aston. A mix of Performer’s

proceeds to the hall funds. No bar - please

IYENGAR tradition. The development of

Nights and Guest Nights. See the website:

bring your own. Over 16s only. Tickets

strength, flexibility and stability is gained.

www.bradfordarmsfolkclub.co.uk for more

£8.50pp to include supper. Contact Val

Contact Karen for more details on 07939

details contact Linda Del-Manso 07870

Webb for more details on 01785 713284

551670 or bring along your mat on the day!

281533. All welcome.

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Cannock & District Ladies Probus

Chairman Sheila welcomed new members Angela Movius, Sue Friend and Val Beale; and Bill Devitt our speaker who bid us to jump on board for a tour on the Orient Express! Chairman Sheila welcomed new members Angela Movius, Sue Friend and Val Beale; and Bill Devitt our speaker who bid us to jump on board for a tour on the Orient Express! In 1825, Pullman, an American engineer, entered a steam engine competition and designed a train carriage with convertible seats which became beds at night, and could be used for workmen to sleep on the job! Following the use of one of his carriages to carry President Lincoln’s coffin to its resting place over 1065 miles away, and the subsequent publicity, Pullman became much sought after and his carriages were used for the Paris to Constantinople railways. As airlines started to affect the viability of train travel some of these carriages and routes became inoperative. Bill was engaged by James Sherwood in the 1980’s to reconstruct and renovate carriages for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express; the original budget being £450,000: but it eventually running to 16 million! The train now runs regularly from Paris to Venice, and a connecting train from London to Folkestone. Bill shared memorabilia from his trips on the Orient Express that included slippers, menu cards, a leather stationary wallet, and toiletries, all with the embossed logo. Membership secretary Barbara Bowman proceeded to explain how the Data Protection Act would affect the Club; and asked members to agree by email to the Club keeping their records and using their photographs purely for associated use. Pauline Parlane was thanked for hosting a very enjoyable Strawberry Tea at her home promoting friendship, and the opportunity to chat in the sunshine. Chrissy invited members and guests to Tutbury Castle on 2nd October for afternoon tea and audience with Curator Lesley Smith.

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THE MIDCOUNTIES COOPERATIVE PARTNER WITH M.A.S.E Trustees who are constantly fundraising to ensure the funds are in place for the next year. To put this donation into context, £10,000 will run two MASE Groups for one year. The determination to raise this incredible amount of money has come from a supreme effort made by all staff at the branches. The MASE has always been made welcome at the Co-operative stores, when promoting the work of the MASE Groups; the friendliness of all the staff has been overwhelming.

Sincere thanks go to the Team at Cannock Chase Regional Community who have this year raised a staggering £10,000 for the Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Evening (MASE) Groups. The MASE is not a core-funded Charity and with five groups to run each month we have to ensure we have sufficient funds to keep going. The amount of money donated takes some pressure off the five

Some Breaking News: It has also been confirmed that the Cannock Chase Regional Community will be continuing their support to the MASE again in 2018! The Trustees of the MASE would like to say Thank You to each and every member of the Co-operative Team for their valuable support and for all the time and effort that has gone into making us their Charity Partner throughout the past year and also for the forthcoming year ahead.

Ken Price & Son (Cheadles Garage) Limited

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Fine Food & Craft Market With all of this glorious sunny weather, why not kick start the six weeks holidays with a picnic and some delicious local produce from Penkridge Market, who will be holding a Fine Food and Craft Market on Saturday 21st July. The Market will take place between 9am and 3.30pm, and with free admission and free parking, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great free day out for all the family. There will be a wide variety of stalls selling a range of delicious, local produce such as homemade cakes, pies and preserves. There will also be local farms selling their meat, eggs, poultry and game fresh from the farm. In addition to all of this fantastic food, there will be Craft Stalls selling a variety of goods including handmade jewellery; clothes; cards; cushions;

candles and homeware to name but a few. And if all of this hot weather makes you want to get out in the garden, there will be lots of stalls selling plants and garden accessories. A wide variety of refreshments will be available, including The Old Deanery Farm CafĂŠ and the icecream man to cool you down. Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is easily accessible from Junction 12 of the M6 and is only 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock and 10 miles from Wolverhampton (postcode ST19 5AP).

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

01785 08444 01785 01782 01543 01902

Councils South Staffordshire Council Staffordshire County Council Wolverhampton City Council

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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

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Travel Travel Line National Rail Enquiries

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D’S PLUMBING & HEATING BOILER INSTALL / SERVICE PLUMBING / BATHROOMS PARK HOMES INTERIOR CLADDING / TILING LPG INSTALLATIONS NO JOB TOO SMALL

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Schools Wolgarston High School, Penkridge Penkridge Middle School St John’s First School, Bishops Wood 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 Vernon Lodge Preparatory School

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