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Contents FEBRUARY 2019

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Codsall Community Arts Festival

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Katharine House Hospice

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Inner Wheel Club of Penkridge

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The WI of Penkridge

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Sudoku Corner

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Cannock Soroptimists Fundraise 28 Quick Crossword

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What's on at your Local Library

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What's On

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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Shop 46

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Penkridge Bowling Club

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Useful Numbers

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Codsall Community Arts Festival H AV E Y O U B O U G H T Y O U R T I C K E T S Y E T ?

A N D R E W T Y S O N P I A N O R E C I TA L Don’t miss a rare opportunity in Codsall to hear this laureate of the Leeds International Piano Competition. Andrew will be giving his recital at Codsall Community High School, WV8 1PQ, on Wednesday 6th March 2019 at 7.30pm. There will be a pre-recital interview with Birmingham Post’s Christopher Morley at 6.15pm. He will also be signing copies of his CDs after the recital.

Tickets can be purchased online, by post or from our Box Offices from 9.30am on Tuesday, 29th January 2019. Only Patrons will be allocated reserved seats. On-line ticketing can be found at www.codsallartsfestival.org.uk

that box offices can only accept cash or cheques.

Tickets are priced at £15 (students £8).

Our Box Offices are Ian Rigby Jewellers, 84 Wolverhampton Road, Codsall WV8 1PE (closed on Wednesdays) and Village Crafts, 4 The Square, Codsall WV8 1PT (closed on Mondays). Please note

For further information email, codsallartsfestival@gmail.com

Should you wish to purchase by post, please look out for one of our flyers in shops, libraries, churches etc and use the attached form to send your ticket application. Alternatively, you may post details of the number of tickets required and whether wheelchair access is needed to: Ticket Secretary, 16 Primrose Gardens, Codsall WV8 1PA. Please remember to enclose your cheque, with a telephone number and an email address if you have one, as well as a stamped addressed envelope.

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Katharine House Hospice

B ROA D E N S I T S C A R E TO T H E C O M M U N I T Y January 1st saw a major enhancement to care services provided by Katharine House Hospice. The start of the New Year saw the Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialists (PCNS), previously employed by Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust (MPFT), join the Katharine House care team.

The 4 specialist nurses are now directly employed by the hospice bringing the PCNS team under the umbrella of Katharine House; enabling the charity to extend the palliative care and end of life services it offers to the people of Mid Staffordshire.

The new PCNS team at Katharine House Hospice featuring (l-r):Angela Street PCNS, Clare Cooper PCNS, Maggie Brennan PCNS, Rachel Agar PCNS, Bev Harper Admin

The PCNS team will complete the hospice’s care

Neil Carr, OBE Chief Executive at MPFT said “By

services which also include In-patient Care, Day Therapies, Hospice at Home, Family support services

integrating the PCNS with the hospice team whilst continuing to work in partnership with hospices, the

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Katharine House Hospice Director of Nursing Care Sally

robust service that benefits our community.”

patients and support more families with a much more

Whitmore said “by fully integrating the team into our care services we will be able offer a more responsive, effective and co-ordinated service to patients and their

Current patients of the PCNS will witness no disruption in their care during the transition to Katharine House

families at an earlier stage in their care.”

care services.

The transfer of the team highlights the hospice’s primary

Clare Cooper, one of the specialist nurses who joined

focus on the needs of patients and their families in the community. There is a need to evolve care services in order to meet the increasing demands of the complex of care needs within an aging population. Katharine House Hospice will continue to work closely with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and other hospices

the Hospice on 1st January said “We all look forward to bringing the hospice and the community together in one seamless service” Katharine House Hospice provides free care and support for adults and their families who are coping

to meet these demands.

with progressive illness across mid-Staffordshire. Each

Dr Richard Soulsby, Katharine House Hospice CEO said

It relies upon the kindness of the local community to

year it cares for over 1000 patients and their families.

“We are all committed to providing the best care and support available. We cannot do this alone. It is vital

help generate over 2/3rds of the funds needed to run its range of vital services.

to work closely with MPFT and other care providers in our region to develop an end of life service that benefits everyone in our community that needs it.”

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Inner Wheel Club of Penkridge JOIN US FOR OUR FUNDRAISING EVENING

The Inner Wheel Club of Penkridge meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Moat House, Acton Trussell. We enjoy fellowship and raise funds for local and international charities.

During the autumn we have been entertained by lively speakers – Charlotte Davies from the Grand Theatre and Sheryl Al Omran from Katharine House Hospice.

In November our speaker was Sue Love who demonstrated the art of decorating cupcakes. Our December speaker was Ken Knowles – “Ken in His Christmas Hats”. We all had a very lively and enjoyable evening.

“Dandy” at the Peace Memorial Hall. This is a Black Country husband and wife duo who promise to provide a very entertaining and enjoyable evening.

In the new year we look forward to our Valentine’s meal at the Moat House. Our main fundraising for the year will be on March 16th, when we present

Anyone interested in joining us at a meeting or at our “Dandy” fundraising evening on 16th March, please contact our Club Secretary Margaret Taylor on 01785 712358 or 07791 160648.

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OF PENKRIDGE Our monthly meeting in January mainly concerned the review of information, discussion and voting on the new resolutions presented by the NFWI to help decide on the next national campaign.

Every member had received their copy of “Life”, the WI magazine, in November detailing the six resolutions with pros and cons. There were also links to websites for more details.

Sheila Moulton gave a synopsis of each resolution.

Questions were discussed and opinions shared before each member had a personal vote. These will be posted to the Staffordshire offices.

After this serious section of the meeting members enjoyed a social time with a chance to chat following the Christmas break with a welcome cup of tea.

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OF CANNOCK Valentine’s Day may bring red hearts, but at W.I. we will be wearing green heart badges to acknowledge the “Share the Love Campaign”. This is to raise awareness of the effects of climate change, and to encourage people to take care of the environment for future generations. This national campaign prompts people into conversation, and to take a personal challenge to reduce our carbon footprint. Cannock members will be re-using and re-cycling to cut down waste, walking instead of using the car, checking our household energy use; any little things we can do individually will ultimately have a larger impact if we join as a group to help protect the natural world that we love.

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The Club has recently been delighted to welcome two new members: Meena Khiroya and Lilian Hyde, which is encouraging, as our it shows our media profile through regular press releases, and Facebook is a real attribute.

January’s meeting was a social event including a Bring and Buy stall where members bought along unwanted Christmas presents to exchange. A discussion was led by President Helen to help members decide on their vote for Resolution topics which will be carried forward

by National Federation of Women’s Institute’s (NFWI) as their next big campaign. 6 Resolutions put forward include “Improving Plant Biosecurity in the U.K.” and “Don’t fear the Smear”. Further discussion

and the final vote will take place at the Annual Conference in June at Bournemouth.

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. Cannock Women’s Institute Further information from The President on 01889582632 and www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire www.facebook.com/oakleafstlukes

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Civic Society Programme

M E E T I N G S TA K E P L AC E O N T H E T H I R D T H U R S DAY O F E AC H M O N T H ) AT 7 . 3 0 P. M I N T H E H E R I TAG E C E N T R E , B E L L B RO O K July 18th Social Event at the Old Gaol— (members and partners only)

February 21st 'A Mystery at the Vicarage’ - the story of the Rev. Charles Wilbraham, Vicar of Penkridge (1874-1879) (Robert Maddocks, Local Historian) March 21st ‘New Challenges for Farming’ - (Bill Madders, whose family farm at Coppenhall)

April 18th ‘The Great Pilgrimage 90’ - (George Elsmore & Geoff Yallop, Royal British Legion)

May 16th ‘The Peels of Drayton Manor’ - (Nigel Morris, a Trustee and former Chairman of the Peel Society)

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August 15th Outing (to be arranged) September 19th ‘CPRE Staffordshire’—Campaign to Protect Rural England—(Susan Kneill-Boxley—PublicityOfficer)

October 17th ‘Cruising Russia’s Waterways from Moscow to St. Petersburg’—(Ruth Goodison & Amanda Parkyn, Civic Society Members)

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Far from the home I love...

A F U N D R A I S I N G R E C I TA L G I V E N B Y AC C L A I M E D P I A N I S T, M A RG A R E T F I N G E R H U T Margaret Fingerhut is one of the UK's best-loved and most distinguished pianists. Next year she will be embarking on a very special project in support of City of Sanctuary, doing a series of solo concerts around the UK to raise money to support the work of local groups. A special charity concert will take place at The Royal School, Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG at 6.00pm Sunday February 10th 2019.

The history of classical music is full of composers who left their homelands because of war, political upheaval or fear of persecution. Other composers who had to move country for their work were arguably no less homesick. This concert tells the stories of some of these composers through their piano music. They resonate with the current climate of troubling attitudes towards refugees and those in exile.

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with the theme of exile and homesickness, and she will personally introduce the music from the keyboard in an illuminating and entertaining way. It is a wide-ranging programme, with pieces by well-loved composers such as Handel, Haydn, Chopin, Grieg, Prokofiev and Rachmaninov.

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Race for Life

M A K E A DAT E TO J O I N T H E R AC E F O R L I F E I N S TA F F O R D People in Stafford are being encouraged to get the year off to a great start by making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children - to join the Race for Life. There are events for people of all ages and abilities taking place at Weston Park on Saturday 4th May 2019.

Kirsten Shore, Cancer Research UK’s Stafford Event Manager, said: “Our Race for Life events are fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting. They help people with cancer by raising money for research, including clinical trials which give patients in Stafford access to the latest treatments.

Image shows handwritten dedications, known as ‘back signs’, worn at Race for Life events.

means nearly everyone is touched by the disease, either directly or through a loved one or friend.

“Our Race for Life events have been women-only since they started, over 25 years ago. But we now feel the time is right to open them up so that everyone - women, men and children – has the chance to participate together.

“To make a significant difference in the fight against cancer we need to harness as much energy and commitment as possible – so what better way than involving everyone in the community in our events.”

She added: “You don’t have to be sporty to take part.

You don’t need to train or compete against anyone else.

All you need to do is go to the Race for Life website, pick an event, sign up and then have fun raising money in whatever way you like.”

Kirsten continued: “We’re urging mums, dads, nans, grandpas, brothers, sisters, friends and workmates to show their support by joining the Race for Life.

It’s a perfect example of everyday people doing an extraordinary thing – uniting in a common cause to beat cancer.”

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring series of 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research.

She continued: “The Race for Life is a powerful, inspirational movement which unites participants in Stafford with people across West Midlands and the whole of the UK.

Thanks to everyone who raises money, Cancer Research UK is able to fund research to fight 200 types of cancer. The good news is more people are surviving the disease than ever before. Cancer survival in the UK has doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.

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Relay Theft

Although South Staffs is a low crime area, theft of keyless entry cars is on the increase across Staffordshire. Keyless entry cars emit a radio signal which will unlock the car automatically as the key holder approaches. The car can then be started by pressing an ignition button once the driver is seated.

Penkridge Flower Club

Relay Theft is when thieves work together to steal cars which have keyless entry systems. One thief stands by the car with an electronic transmitter also known as a ‘relay’ device and his accomplice stands by the house with a second device. This picks up the signal from the key fob which is inside the car owner’s home. The vehicle responds as if that device is the key and unlocks, allowing the thieves to gain access and drive it away.

18TH FEBRUARY 2019

7:00pm

Owners of keyless entry cars should consider security of their vehicles: • Contact your dealer to see if there have been any software updates you can take advantage of and also check whether your keyless entry fob can be turned off and do this overnight

A N N UA L G E N E R A L M E E T I N G

7.30pm

• Keep an eye out for suspicious activity in your local area. Report anything unusual to the Police via the non emergency telephone number – 101 or 999 in the case of emergency or a crime is in progress

F LO W E R A R R A N G I N G D E M O N S T R AT I O N B Y S A R A H F E N TO N ( f r o m Te l f o r d ) .

T H E M E : “ R AG S TO R I C H E S ”

• Keep your key fob a safe distance from the front of your house and consider purchasing either a Faraday Bag (key signal blocker) to store it in or using a steering wheel security lock to prevent your vehicle being driven away.

At The Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge, ST19 5AP (wheelchair access on request) Visitors very welcome - £5 payable at the door.

For a relaxing evening watching flower arranging demonstrations (usually 5) done by NAFAS Professional Demonstrators.

Raffle Tickets 50p each Prizes are The Demonstrator’s Arrangements!

Light Refreshments. Floristry Sales Table.

Also...

2019 Subscription Night – £22 per year + £2 per demo (No change from 2018) For more information, call: Margaret on 01785 712113 or Marie on 01785 715445.

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Cannock Soroptimists

R A I S I N G M O N E Y F O R W O M E N , WAT E R A N D L E A D E R S H I P Cannock Soroptimists were delighted to support people locally and abroad over the Christmas period. Members made donations amounting to £135.25 to international project “Women, Water and Leadership” in lieu of sending cards to each other; they donated Christmas gifts for the women and children who were living in the refuge run by The Pathway Project for women victims of domestic abuse and funded and prepared a 3 course Christmas meal for almost 60 people who regularly use the Soup Kitchen in Mill Street, Cannock.

Cannock Soroptimists are continuing their work with local schools involved with two of their projects “Your Body, Your Rules” and the Loves Me/ Moves Me Not bookmarks.

The speaker at their Annual Dinner to be held on February 8th at Brocton Hall Golf Club is paralympic snowboard champion Anna Turney.

They will be marking International Women’s Day this year by holding a special speaker meeting at The Barns, Huntington, on March 5th – International Women’s Day is on March 8th each year. The speaker will be one of their own club members, historian and author Dr Janis Lomas whose talk is entitled: “Rabble Rousers and Genteel Ladies: the Petticoat Pioneers who Won the Vote”, a subject highly suitable for this occasion. Guests are welcome to the evening which will celebrate the role women have played and continue to play in life. A two course meal will be served and tickets are just £14.00; they are available from

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Photo: Dr Janis Lomas

any member of SI Cannock or by phoning 07976 481132.

For more information on the work of the Cannock Club please visit: www.sigbi.org/cannock-and-district; Facebook www.facebook.com/ SICannock; or the twitter account @ sicannock

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Yarlet Stoves

A F R I E N D LY, FA M I LY RU N B U S I N E S S Yarlet Stoves is a friendly, family run business that has the customer as its main focus. Since opening its doors for business in 2014 the showroom has changed significantly and the product range has increased. With 12 live fire displays and over 40 displays in total, including a selection of gas and electric fires, we are sure there is an appliance that suits your needs.

The range of stoves are diverse and cater for all budgets, sizes and designs, from traditional styles to a more modern look. These are designed and manufactured from both Britain and Europe and include such brands as Chesney, Drooff, Woodwarm, Clock and Mendip, to name just a few.

Yarlet Stoves is also delighted to have recently added Everhot Cookers to their range of appliances. Behind the classic good looks of these electric cookers you will find a modern, energy efficient heat storage range which is perfect for great cooking whilst gently warming your kitchen. The cookers come in a range of sizes and colours.

Everhot is designed and made in Gloucestershire.

Installation and commissioning is completed by the Everhot team, all that is required is a standard 13 amp socket.

Yarlet Stoves have now introduced the availability of a credit solution to those who would like to opt for that route. Please discuss this with the team.

The showroom which is situated on the A34 between Stafford and Stone.

Opening times are Tuesday 10am – 4.00pm, Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm.

Outside of these hours are by appointment only.

You can contact the team on 01889 508790 or email: sales@yarletstoves.com.

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Affordable fitness with South Staffordshire Council’s Leisure Centres

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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, sport or wellbeing activities then please contact us. Indoor hall is suitable for indoor sports, martial arts and dance based activities. Rates can be per evening or per hour.

As a charitable organisation we rely on volunteers to help in all aspects of maintenance. If you can offer any free time, skill or energy please contact us and become part of this community facility.

Join our existing indoor club activities: Zumba, Jujitsu, Indoor bowls, Yoga, Rugby, Football, PĂŠtanque Enquiries for other sports welcome!

Keep up to date with our latest news and events on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/moncktonrc

Penkridge Sports & Recreation Centre, Pinfold Lane, ST19 5QP We are a sports February 2019 and recreation centre NO DOGS are allowed on site

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PENKRIDGE

FENCING

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Specialists in erecting all types of domestic fencing and gates.

The Macular Society

S TA F F O R D S U P P O RT G RO U P

The Macular Society helps people to adapt to life with sight loss, regain their confidence and independence and take back control of their lives.

Our local group, one of many around the country, offers practical and emotional support for people with Macular Disease but also welcomes anyone with diminishing sight problems. No one should face the future alone.

Stafford Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 10.00am-12.00pm in the Community Room at Asda Stores, Queensway, Stafford ST16 3TA. The next meeting will be on 13th February 2019. We have a programme of guest speakers but we do also meet just to chat, to inform and to support each other.

CALL RICK FOR A QUOTATION

T: 01785 712364 M: 07717 501 772

For further information please contact Ann Crofts on 07891 428353 or via email on bt.crofts@ntlworld.com.

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MERE PARK Opening Times

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

Our Garden Centre carries 1000’s of ranges there is sure to be something for every occasion.

GARDEN CENTRE and RESTAURANT tel: 01952 813500 Garden Centre Restaurant opens 7 days a week, offering main meals and hot & cold snacks throughout the day.

Why not join our loyalty scheme?

Please ask a member of staff for more details.

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W H AT ’ S O N I N F E B RUA R Y AT YO U R LO C A L L I B R A R Y at Penkridge Library.

Every Wednesday - 10:00am – 12:00

Find out about the FREE services at your local library!

Please contact Codsall Library or Penkridge Library for more information or to pre-book a slot at Penkridge via the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000.

Pop in and join Your Library!

Why not start the New Year by joining Your local library and finding out about all the great, and FREE, things we have to offer: • Free wi-fi • Free PC access • Borrow books for free – great ideas for the New Year, including healthy eating, exercise and travel guides to help with holiday planning • Borrow free eBooks • Free eMagazines • Free eAudio books • Free access to Ancestry!

• IT buddies • Reading Groups

Staffordshire Libraries offer lots of help for blind and partially sighted people.

We have a wide range of books in large print, talking books and eAudio in our libraries. These all appear in our library catalogue. Visually impaired customers are not charged for borrowing or requesting any of these items.

Our eAudio collection is growing all the time and any library member can download these titles onto their device for free from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Remember if you a received an eReader or tablet for Christmas you can borrow from a catalogue of FREE titles – Check out what we have to offer at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries or pop in and make an appointment to see one of our friendly IT buddies.

For people who are registered blind or partially sighted, the Royal National Institute for the Blind have a very large library of audio books on CD, USB or available as a digital download. Customers can borrow up to six talking books at any time, completely free of charge. We can also direct you to their books in Braille and Moon.

Come and meet Beacon Centre for the blind We have invited Beacon Centre to promote their services for the blind and partially sighted and we will be hosting The Beacon Bus at Codsall and Penkridge every month.

Our library computers have software that can magnify text, read documents/webpages aloud and allow you to choose colour schemes that will meet your sight requirements.

Penkridge Library – Wednesday 13th February 10:30-13:00 (and then 2nd Wednesday of every month).

Contact Your Library through the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000.

IT Buddy available at Penkridge Library

Please visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries for more information or to access our online catalogue or contact your local Library via the County Council Contact Centre on 0300 222 8000.

For more information on February’s events and activities available in the South Staffordshire area please visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Drop-in and get some help from our IT Buddy!

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PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB

What’s On PENKRIDGE WOMEN’S WI

GARDENING CLUB

EVERY 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH

EVERY 1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

EVERY 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall,

7:30pm start at the Methodist Church Hall,

Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at

Penkridge. Professional NAFAS

Penkridge. New members and visitors

Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay

Demonstrators doing 5 floral

welcome. For more information contact

Community Centre 01785 715640. Learn

arrangements. Sales Table & Raffle. Light

Sandra on 01785 712468.

more about growing your favourite plants.

and Visitors very welcome. Call Margaret,

WHIST DRIVE

WHEATON ASTON FOLK

01785 712113 or Marie, 01785 715445.

EVERY MONDAY (NO BANK HOLIDAYS)

DANCE CLUB

1:30pm-4pm at Codsall Village Hall.For

4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

PENKRIDGE CARERS CAFÉ

more info ring Barbara on 01785 840498

American Contra & traditional square

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

or 07971 310463.

dancing. From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton

Refreshments. Entrance £5. New Members

10:30am–12:30pm at the Haling Dene

Aston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For further

Centre, Penkridge. Carers who are

PENKRIDGE ST JOHN AMBULANCE

information contact Mike Whiting on

supporting someone living with any long

ALL GROUPS MEET ON MONDAYS

01952 812601.

term illness or condition are most welcome

Badgers - 7 to 10 year olds

to join CASS at our support group to gain

Cadets - 10 to 18 year olds

STAY AND PLAY

information and advice on an array of caring

Adults 18+

EVERY TUESDAY

topics. Carers and their cared for can also

For more information about joining phone

9:30am-11:30am at Dunston Pre-School

enjoy entertainment, craft and fun

Pet Hughes on 01785714843 or email

Playgroup, Dunston. £2 per week. Including

activities during the café. Please call 01785

sja.org.uk with subject volunteering.

a drink and snack for both parent and

222365 for more details.

child. Plenty of toys for children. Everyone PENKRIDGE WIDOWS CLUB

welcome, mums, dads, grand parents or

CASS CARERS CAFÉ

EVERY OTHER MONDAY

childminders. For info call 07870 467360.

LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH

at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge.

(EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS)

Speakers, holidays, day trips, lunches,

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

summer teas and various other events

EVERY TUESDAY

Carers are encouraged to come and

throughout the year. Come and join us!

10am at Penkridge Methodist Church.

socialise with others in a similar situation,

For more details contact Mrs V Jackson on

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

enjoy entertainment and engage in

01785 840256.

and moove! Book online at

information and advice sessions. Please

MOO MUSIC

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

CASS The Carers Association on call 01785

AIR CADETS 2415 PENKRIDGE

222365 for more information.

SQUADRON

details call Hannah on 07527 723948.

EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY

PENKRIDGE RAINBOW CLUB

PENKRIDGE SCOUT GROUP

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

AT SCOUT HUT, GOOD STATION LANE

12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For

Carer, Baby & Toddler Group.

BEAVERS

more info contact 07397 013407 or email,

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

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

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A variety of activities, occasionally joining with different toddler groups. £2 per family.

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

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EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

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

Breast Cancer Support. For further details

PENKRIDGE PARKINSONS

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

contact Jan on 01785 711124.

UK SUPPORT GROUP 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

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PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

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

SCOUTS

1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

Centre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4th

Tuesdays 7:15pm–9pm. (For boys and

Penkridge & Acton Trussell Photographic

wednesday of the month with the

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

Society. Evening meetings 8pm to 10pm at

exception of August and December. Re-

896060 / Lorna Smith or email

Acton Trussell, Bednall & Teddesley Hay

freshments provided. Come along

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Community Centre 01785 713839. Learn

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For over 50’s. 10am - 11am at the

refreshments and chat. We are a very

Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community

Methodist Church, Penkridge. £2.00 per

friendly group and welcome men and

Centre 01785 714469 or 01889 586289.

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local areas.

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11am-12noon at Acton Trussell

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2:30pm-5pm at Penkridge Methodist

Community Centre. Come along and join in

10.30am at St. Luke’s Church Hall,

Church Hall. New members and visitors

the fun with South Staffordshire AGE UK.

Cannock. Meetings will usually include a

welcome. For information contact Alyson

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speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides

Lewin on 01785 716957 or

educational opportunities, and the chance

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NEW COMPANIONS CLUB

to try and develop new skills and crafts.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

A link with Staffordshire Federation

MIDLANDS CHORALE

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

provides further activities like craft fairs

DESIGNATED SATURDAYS

Run by volunteers from local churches.

and quizzes. Guests and prospective new

10am-1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood.

Open to any age group. We offer tea/

members are always welcome. For further

is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18

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

information contact The President on

rehearsal per year. The Chorale has a

jigsaws, rummikub and the occasional

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musical or bingo afternoon. All welcome.

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EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

Gren on 01902 850175.

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

The Society meets on the third Thursday of

at Penkridge Market Site, Pinfold Lane.

each month except August and December at

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the Old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge

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live poultry every Wednesday at 11:30am.

(Penkridge Heritage Centre). Always an

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interesting mix of speakers and events.

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Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee for

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PROBUS CLUB

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

EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.

at Penkridge Market in conjunction with the

12pm at The Chase Golf and Country Club,

9-13 year olds welcome. Activities include

weekly stall market. Located in the Market

(ST19 5RN). The Cannock and District

computer nights, quizzes, film evenings, arts

Hall, all stalls are undercover and offer a

Ladies Probus Club are retired professional

and crafts.

wide range of artisan foods and interesting

FINE FOOD & CRAFT MARKET

crafts.

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

BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB

interesting topics. In addition there are

EVERY FRIDAY

opportunities to take part in other

8.30pm in the upstairs room at The

PENKRIDGE PEACE MEMORIAL

activities, crafts, games, trips and holidays.

Bradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, near

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EVERY FRIDAY

group. For details on joining or bookings call

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Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.

1pm and 1:15pm at the Haling Dene

call Val Webb on 01785 713284

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Red Velvet

C& ake e Bak

RED VELVET CAKE

This luscious cake has a vibrant red coloured chocolate sponge filled with tangy soft cheese frosting and dark chocolate icing.

SE RVE S 8 | R E ADY IN 1 HOUR 3 0

INGREDIENTS 300g plain flour 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 4 tbsp coca powder 235g butter softened, plus extra for greasing 300g caster sugar 3 medium eggs, beaten 200ml buttermilk 11/2 tsp vanilla extract 2tbsp liquid red food colouring CHOCOLATE ICING 140g plain chocolate, in pieces 75g butter, diced 75ml double cream FROSTING 55g unsalted butter, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 115g icing sugar, sifted 115g full-fat soft cheese 1tbsp mini chocolate chips to decorate

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Grease the bases of 3 x 20cm round sandwich tins. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and cocoa powder into a bowl and set aside.

Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs and then the buttermilk, vanilla extract and red food colouring. Fold in the sifted flour mixture.

Divide the mixture evenly between the tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes until firm to the touch.

To make the chocolate icing put the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water until melted. Cool for 2-3 minutes and then stir in the cream. Leave at room temperature for 20 minutes and then chill for 30 minutes until the icing thickens.

To make the frosting place the butter in a bowl and beat in vanilla extract. Gradually beat in the icing sugar until blended, and then beat in the soft cheese.

Sandwich all three sponges together with two thirds of the frosting and all of the chocolate icing. Spread the rest of the frosting around the sides and over the top of the cake.

Sprinkle the cake with chocolate chips and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust T RU S T TO O P E N I T S T H I R D C H A R I T Y S H O P

The county’s largest nature conservation charity is excited to announce it is set to open its newest charity shop in Penkridge.

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has now opened its new store in the town in Market Street. This year is a very special year for the Trust with it being the charity’s 50th anniversary.

The shop will help to support the Trust’s work across Staffordshire, including helping to run its 27 nature reserves, its conservation work and environmental education.

The Penkridge shop will be the Trust’s third store, following on from the Leek shop which opened in 2015 and Rugeley shop in 2017.

“We hope people in the town like this new venture and we are looking forward to meeting our new customers.

“To help support our shops, we are always in need of good quality donations. If anyone is having a clear out, we’d be extremely grateful if they could donate items to us which go towards supporting the shop.”

Items on sale include an array of traditional charity shop, pre-loved items will be on sale at the shop, including clothes, books, DVDs and games, as well as a range of new items.

Builders and workmen have revamped the empty building.

Before the Penkridge shop opens, people can bring stock to either the Leek or Rugeley shops, or either of the Trust’s visitor centres – Wolseley, or Westport in Stoke-on-Trent.

The Trust also requires volunteers to help with the running of the shop. Anyone interested should email penkridgeshop@staffs-wildlife.org.uk The Penkridge shop is open 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Saturday.

Sue Chance, Head of Commercial for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, said: “This year is a momentous year for our charity with it being our 50th anniversary.

“We have lots planned for, and are very glad to have opened our new charity shop so early on as part of the celebrations."

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Local motorhome company announces famous faces at 2019 opening event S TA F F O R D S H I R E - B A S E D T R AV E LW O R L D M OTO R H O M E S TO H O L D A W E E K- LO N G G R A N D O P E N I N G E V E N T wines back! I’m very much looking forward to steering you in the right direction at the Grand Opening, and to sharing with you a few wines you can look out for on your travels”.

Pro mountain bike racer, Scott Beaumont, nicknamed, ‘Boom Boom’ will be performing stunts and chatting to guests on Saturday 23rd February. Super car BAC Mono will be on display and interactive showroom tours will be conducted by Travelworld representatives every day during the event. Competitions and prizes for all the family will be on offer and guests can preview a host of new motorhomes. Refreshments will be served daily.

Staffordshire-based Travelworld Motorhomes has announced details of a week-long Grand Opening event to mark the start of operations at Creswell Park in Stafford.

The event will run from Monday 18th until Sunday 24th February 2019. Monday 18th will feature outdoor enthusiast and TV presenter Julia Bradbury and renowned wine critic and TV personality, Jilly Goolden.

Ross Edwards, managing director of Travelworld Motorhomes said: “We are very excited to be opening our doors to everyone. Julia and Jilly will bring to life what it means to own a motorhome and the kind of fun and healthy lifestyle motorhome ownership brings.”

The event will take place at Creswell Park, located just off junction 14 of the M6, and situated on a fiveacre site. The new glass fronted showrooms consist of a 25-bay workshop, extensive parking space, a large service centre to accommodate up to 25 large A-class motorhomes such as Hymer, Niesmann + Bischoff and Carado – brands Travelworld has become synonymous with.

In acknowledgement of the growth and expansion of Travelworld, the 40 year old family-run company and UK Erwin Hymer Group dealer received a ‘highly commended’ accolade for Fastest Growing Business at the Midlands Family Business Awards.

Julia will be talking about why walking and camping are good for us, not just physically but valuable for our mental health too.

Ross Edwards said: “Our previous site in Telford served us well but as our award commendation indicates, we have grown considerably and recognised the need for a central location, Creswell Park is perfect for our continued growth and progress.

Julia said: “The nourishing beauty of the great outdoors is available for everyone and motorhoming can bring you one step closer to experiencing some of the most spectacular walking routes in the UK and beyond.

“2018 has been a tremendous year for Travelworld and we will start 2019 in the same spirit by welcoming all our valued customers and new visitors to what will be a must-see Grand Opening event.”

“It’s great to see how much the motorhome and camping industry is growing and I’m looking forward to telling you more about my outdoor adventures in the UK and my exciting new travels around Australia for my new ITV series. I can’t wait to be part of this very special occasion for Travelworld.”

Jilly will be offering wines for guests to taste and sharing her knowledge of some of the best wine regions in Europe to visit in a motorhome.

Jilly said: “The brilliant thing about touring the Continent in a motorhome is you can head for some marvellous wine regions, explore, taste the wines and bring the

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Penkridge Bowling Club Penkridge bowling club offers tuition in the basics of Crown Green Bowling to beginners every Tuesday morning at 10am -11.30am from April 2nd through to August 20th 2019. No special clothing is necessary except for flat shoes which are essential!

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