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Contents St Michael’s First School celebrate Ofsted result

What’s on at your local library in July

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Penkridge Memory Box

Brewood’s Best Kept Secret by Robert James

Upcoming events at National Trust Staffordshire

Local Family Business Celebrate 35th Anniversary

Soroptimist International Cannock & District

Get In Shape This Summer

Hospice’s Big Summer Walk is back

Summer School Holiday Camps

Bishops Wood Beer Festival

St Lucia - Paradise Island

New Beacon shop opens its doors

West Midlands Interchange Update

Kids Puzzle Page

Beauty & The Beach

St Mary’s chosen for debut of The Acoustic Rainbow 56

Coppenhall & Hyde Lea Family Afternoon

Classic motor on way to Stafford Castle Car Show

Cannock Women’s WI welcome local historian

Two minutue trial puzzle

Celebrating DofE success at Buckingham Palace

Useful numbers

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Furnishing Finesse

Recipe of the month

The Great British Food Festival at Shugborough

Butterflies by Diarmuid Gavin

Car Rally Fundraiser Success! What’s On

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Editorial enquiries Jennifer Chambers - Editor Tel: 01785 318619 Email: info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk

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St Michael’s CE (A) First School celebrate success from recent Ofsted The Children, Staff and Governors of St Michael’s CE (A) First school are celebrating success from their recent Ofsted inspection where they were rated “good”. Headteacher Jayne Grundy said

the outcome of the inspection reflected the hard work and commitment of all the staff, governors and children.

The inspection recognised that the Headteacher,

the staff and governors successfully promote the school’s aims of creating an environment where

pupils are safe and happy and where pupils enjoy

learning. Furthermore the inspectors reported that

pupils had a clear understanding of what they were

expected to learn by the end of the lesson and how

long they had to complete their task. Teachers were

The previous inspection (2011) stated that the school needed to raise attainment in Key Stage 2 particularly in Mathematics. The inspector praised the school on addressing this issue: “The actions senior leaders have taken to accelerate pupils’ achievement in mathematics have proved successful.” St Michael’s prides itself on working very closely with parents and the community and the Headteacher said it was wonderful to read the positive parents comments in the inspection report. If you would like to visit St Michael’s First School please contact the school office on 01785 712344.

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Brewood’s Best-kept Secret By Robert James

I have a secret that I’m reluctant to share, because as ever exclusivity is everything. Whether it is a secluded spot on a popular beach or a muchcoveted family recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese, secrets are special. So with a heavy heart I must – for fear of swift and brutal consequences from my editor if I don’t – share with you my secret and risk The Penkridge Advertiser’s entire readership descending like a plague of starving foodies upon my new favourite eatery, The Oakley Arms in Brewood. Located on Kiddemore Green Road, The Oakley has outstanding kerb-appeal; it sucks your eyes from the road faster than a mobile police speed-trap. Once on-site there is ample parking, as well as an enchanting garden overlooking a lake, which provides the route into the recently-refurbished and re-opened building: a building that has survived dereliction and arson before becoming the jewel in the Brunning and Price’s family of pub restaurants. Inside in the bar there is much space, but also warmth and charm. My dining companion and I are guided through to a table within a quieter eating area. There, sitting snugly beneath towering bookshelves and ornate chandeliers, beside the fireside, we are promptly served three courses of tip-top cuisine by a team of friendly, competent waiting staff. The pub is busy; the vibe is upbeat, yet relaxing. The décor is “beyond-pub” - more plush pub/posh pub restaurant - but with an accent on the buildings’ past.

has a well-oiled kitchen team. My salmon is fresh, flavoursome and expertly enlivened with accompaniments that include fennel and radish. It’s a promising start. Next up is: ‘7oz fillet steak with portabello mushrooms, peppercorn sauce, tomato and chips’ (£26.95) and a ‘8oz steak burger topped with grilled bacon and Cheddar, served with coleslaw and chips’ (£12.95). My steak is tender, succulent and moist; the chips, soft and pillowy, with a crispy outer shell. The peppercorn sauce is potent but not overpowering. Dessert is ‘Crème brûlée with shortbread biscuit’ (£5.50)

Starters are ‘Smoked salmon with spiced avocado purée’(£6.95) and ‘Staffordshire asparagus with crispy poached egg, pickled wild mushrooms and hollandaise’(£6.95). Both parcels of food are exquisitely presented. This is a world away

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and ‘Dark chocolate praline torte with cherries and raspberry sorbet’ (£6.25). We eagerly devour every morsel, murmuring only praise and an eagerness to re-visit The Oakley again and again. So, now the secret’s out. I do hope there’s time to visit again before this magazine goes to print, otherwise it’ll be impossible to get a table.

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We have been open now for a month or so and the locals seem to be delighted with the transformation from the ‘old Oakley’ to the new. We have had many old members from the time when it was a private club trying to remember where they used to come in, where they used to sit and even where they used to dance and taken pleasure in hearing all the stories from the past. We have also seen a good number of walkers, taking advantage of our ifootpath route, coming in for afternoon refreshments. Dog owners have been here in droves, enjoying the fireside tables in the bar area, and even had some happy horses and owners. If you haven’t yet come along to take a look, you find us a classic country pub in style, with open fires, wooden floors, good old furniture and lots of rugs and plants. We wanted to make the most of those rare treats of sunny

days, so have created a garden room which overlooks our lake and a terrace to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining. Inside, a large bar sits at the centre of all things, where you’ll find an array of cask ales on tap, a back shelf crammed with malts and gins and a decent list of around 50 wines, all chosen with great devotion of duty. We’re foodies at heart and our team of chefs have produced a seasonal menu with a spine of freshly prepared, classic English dishes, complemented by some more exotic influences from around the world. We hope you will find us the perfect place to eat, drink and chat and like us, believe that it’s been worth the wait. All the best, John.

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Local Family Business Celebrate 35th Anniversary Ken Price & Son (Cheadles Garage) situated in Penkridge are celebrating 35 years in business! Ken Price and Son (Cheadles Garage) have been serving the motoring needs of the local community for many years. Ken and his wife Carol have been in business at their current premises at Stone Cross, Penkridge for over 30 years along with their son Ian, joined them in 1992. Ken and his family have a great relationship with their customers and because of this, cars and vans are brought to them from as far away as London and Wales. Ken started in the industry as an apprentice mechanic in Penkridge at the age of 15 and took the bold

step of opening his own business as a mobile motor mechanic in 1983, which proved to be very successful. Cheadles Garage was then formed in 1986. In 2002, the company opened a tyre and exhaust bay at the same premises. The garage is well established within the local area. Services are provided to a high standard including car servicing, MOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, air conditioning, mechanical repairs, tyres, exhausts and more for private vehicles, lease and company owned vehicles, all at an affordable price. They use the latest diagnostic equipment and only supply guaranteed parts.

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which makes snorkelling and scuba-diving most popular. Enjoy the azure waters at Anse Chastanet with its luminous coral reefs populated with over 150 different species of fish. Dive to discover the Lesleen M shipwreck, near Anse Cochon, where you’ll be free to explore the hidden nooks and crannies amid vividly-coloured seahorses, lobsters and eels. There you’ll discover the Keyhole Pinnacles, four seamounts that are said to resemble Les Pitons. You’ll also see inky black coral branches and neon frog fish.

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Coppenhall and Hyde Lea Family Afternoon - Saturday 16th July Don’t forget to save the date for Coppenhall and Hyde

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Church Lane, Coppenhall, ST18 9BU. There will be the

Church Fete - 1:30pm

Show, Children’s Races and Welly Wanging.

fle, tombola; bottle stall, face painting, trash and treasure

Flower Festival - 1:30pm

Special attraction - the return of Gypsy Rose Dee.

Flower Festival, Church Fete, Afternoon Teas, Fun Dog

See the 13th century church decorated with floral displays

prepared by local organisations.Admission is £2 to include an entry into the Church Quiz. Enter the competitions for

a garden on a plate and a button hole. (Sections for both

adults and children). The church will also be open during the week - Sunday 17th July - 11am-5pm with a Flower Festival Songs of Praise Service at 3pm.

Monday 18th July - 10:30am-12:30pm Tuesday 19th July - 2:30pm-4:30pm

Wednesday 20th July - 4:30pm-6:30pm Afternoon Teas - 2:00pm

Relax and enjoy a traditional English homemade country

afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes. Cost: £3

for one or tea for two - £5 (Sunday 2pm - 4:30pm - drinks

Traditional fete activities including favourites such as - Rafand a local produce stall.

Dog Show - 2.00 pm

Fun classes for our canine friends. Children’s Races - 3:00pm

Fun races for the children. Competitions for different age groups.

Welly Wanging 2.00 pm - Competitions for adults and children.

3.45 pm - Adult team challenge - bring a team of four welly wangers and join in the fun!

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Cannock Women’s Institute Welcome local historian Tony Hunt Cannock Women’s Institute

racing stables of Hednesford.

Historian Tony Hunt who related

He recounted stories from 1780, when

horse racing history. Through

the overuse of the hills from up to 40

welcomed their speaker local

the rise and decline of Hednesford investigative research, Tony had used local records, maps and

photographs, to link the use of

Hednesford hills as an excellent all

year round training area, to growth of 10 large stables.

the Earl of Anglesey complained of horses training a day; to the

introduction of the railways and

horseboxes causing a decline around

1860 for the need of stabling between

races. The vote of thanks was given by Kay Matthews whose link with racing

was to send her neighbours out to the

During the 1700 and 1800’s trainers

bookies to put on her bets! Members

around the country. As Hednesford

worth the read.

excellent stopping-off point, and was

President Helen raffled a prize worth

training. Tony showed pictures of the

course run at W.I. Denman College.

in 1831 by the Peel family of Drayton

Jones.

would walk their horses to racecourses was in the mid-lands it was an

agreed that Tony’s book would be well

used for stabling; and subsequently

£300 for a place on an educational

Cross Keys Inn; Anglesey House (built

This was won by new member Diana

W.I. meets on the second Thursday

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Celebrating DofE success at Buckingham Palace On 16th May 2016, Hannah Roberts from Wolgarston High School in Penkridge attended a once in a life

time Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Gold Award

Presentation at Buckingham Palace, London. At the

event Wolgarston High School was presented with a special plaque from the DofE Charity by celebrity supporters Oliver and James Phelps aka the

Weasley twins from Harry Potter, acknowledging

the schools commitment to running the DofE and

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The DofE is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary

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people in the UK and across the globe to achieve DofE Awards since it was founded in 1956. The prestigious

Gold Award Presentation at Buckingham Palace is one

of many memorable events taking place to celebrate 60 years of the Charity.

Members of the Royal Family; HRH The Duke of

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truly grateful to all of our licensed organisations for the work that they do, they are an integral part of the DofE family, and our Diamond Anniversary is a fantastic opportunity to say thank you.”

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many other Gold award holders ,” said Hannah Roberts (Year 13 Student), “ It was a once in a lifetime

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Recipe of the month Garlic Roasted Peppers These colourful roasted peppers are full of Mediterranean fl avours. They make a great simple starter for a dinner party or served as part of a summer buffet. To serve chilled, allow the peppers to cool completely then cover and leave in the fridge for a couple of hours. Serves 4 - Ready in 45 mins. 4 large red peppers 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 115g (4oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 55g (2oz) pitted black olives 4 tbsp olive oil

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The Great British Food Festival at Shugborough wants your cakes! Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July The Great British Food Festival is back at

Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire this July 9th & 10th and they want your best cakes!

The event organisers are looking for the best Victoria Sponge and Chocolate Cakes in the country!

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will get some great contestants for the Cake Off

new stalls this year and our cooking from a camper demos, as well as even more tasty street food and top producers. It’s a great, fun, foodie day out for

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Butterflies

By Diarmuid Gavin The epitome of a British summer garden is a colourful scene full of flowers that appear to try and outdo each other, a chorus of flowers in a border that slowly emerge, display their frills and then relax back and allow one of their colleagues to take over. But the scene isn’t complete without the sideshows, nature coming to visit. And what’s more beautiful than a cartoonish fluttering of butterflies as they flap down to rest on the long spikes of Buddleia flowers which are now dotting the landscape, hungrily feeding on the sweet nectar? We’re passionate about them in this country. In May, taking a break from the maddening circus of Chelsea Flower show week, I brought my little one to Regent’s Park Zoo and apart from the admittedly comical meerkats, the Butterfly House proved most charming. The problem was these were exotics and on an already warm day to have to enter a hothouse was slightly uncomfortable. You can create your own display by encouraging butterflies to visit your garden. There is a secret however. To do this you must plant plants that they love. But you must also look after the butterfly through all its stages from larvae to caterpillar to colourful fluttering fashionistas. The organic method of gardening will produce the best results in this regard so avoid using chemical sprays and pesticides. Secondly, a more relaxed approach to what you might otherwise think of as weeds. For examples, nettles are a wonderful breeding ground for the larvae as are thistles, docks, sorrel weed and meadow grasses. So consider leaving a little patch of your garden uncultivated which the weeds will colonise quickly. So what plants should you include? The aforementioned Buddleia is otherwise known as the Butterfly bush and is one of the most reliable July 2016

attractors. Other shrubs you could consider include lavender, escallonia, hawthorn, blackberries, pyracantha, heathers and hebes. They love native plants so loosestrife, valerian, dandelions, buttercups, angelica, teasel and clover will signal your garden as wildlife friendly zone. And you can include in your borders and bedding a host of colourful perennials and annuals – choose from cornflowers, heliotrope, verbena, solidago, alyssum, echinacea, sedums, aubretias, calendulas, asters, zinnias and dianthus. Britain has 58 species of butterflies but recent reports show that 72% of butterfly species declined in abundance over ten years and distributions of 54% of butterflies fell, many sharply. So if you want to help the conservation efforts, you can start in your own back yard!

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What’s On... Regular Events 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 £5. New Members and Visitors very welcome. Details– Margaret 01785 712113 or Marie 01785 715445.

more info contact Flt. Lt. Lee Sharples on 07932 258629 or email, oc.2415@aircadets.org pinfold pink Every 3rd tuesday of the month

Cannock townswomen’s guild

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

every 3rd tuesday of the month

penkridge pre school

every Tuesday

Every Mon, tues & thurs morning

10am-12pm at St Michael’s Square, Penkridge. Learn how to bowl or improve your skills. All equipment provided. Wear flat shoes. For further details, just come down and join us or call Ivan on 01785 713327 or Richard on 01785 715970.

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

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

photographic society 1st & 3rd tuesday of the month

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

bowls club

Every 2nd tuesday of the month

every Monday

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.

2pm to 4pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre. STAFFORDSHIRE CORPS OF DRUMS Monday Evenings

7.00pm -9.00pm at TS Superb - the Sea Cadet HQ, River Way, Stafford, ST16 3TH. Recruiting (15 yrs and upwards) new members (with or without experience) for our Drum, Flute, Bugle and Fanfare Sections. Contact 01902 850536 for info.

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.

Penkridge Laughter Club

and life? Why not drop-in to this new monthly group. Suitable for ages 16+. Free admission. New members welcome – no need to book

7:30pm-9:30pm at St. Luke’s School, New Penkridge Road, Cannock. Be part of a nationwide organisation, share fun and friendship with like minded women. Contact Gill on 01543 506347. penkridge rainbow club Every wednesday

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

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

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

Every 2nd and 4th Monday

stay and play

Every wednesday

8pm-9pm at the Peace Memorial Hall, Penkridge. New sessions with a trained Laughter Yoga teacher. Helps to reduce stress and strengthens the immune system. All ages and abilities welcome! Cost is £5 per person, concessions available. www.facebook.com/Clarityiskey

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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.

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.

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

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.

10am-10:30am at Penkridge Library. Songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents. Free admission. Term Time Only. BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB EVERY FRIDAY

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

8.30pm in the upstairs room at The Bradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, near Wheaton Aston. A mix of Performer’s Nights and Guest Nights. See the website: www.bradfordarmsfolkclub.co.uk for more details or contact Linda Del-Manso 07870281533. All welcome.

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6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge. 9-13 year olds welcome. Activities include computer nights, quizzes, film evenings, arts and crafts. 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.

PACE 2000 EVERY FRIDAY

Anyone interested should turn up between 1pm and 1:15pm at the Haling Dene Centre Room 16 (opposite main door). Pace 2000 continues to provide a good Friday afternoon for the over 50’s. Including 45 mins of exercise and a 45 min talk/demonstration followed by 30 mins refreshments and chat. We are a very friendly group and welcome men and women to our organisation from all the local areas. Our first main session after Easter is on the 15th April. For more details, ring Ann on 01785 713407. society of recorder players south staffs branch every 2nd saturday of the month

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 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. French Conversation Every Thursday

10am – 11am at Baswich Community Hall, Baswich Lane, Stafford. Get more out of July 2016

2:30pm-5pm at Penkridge Methodist Church Hall. New members and visitors welcome. For information contact Alyson Lewin on 01785 716957 or alysonlewin712@btinternet.com midlands chorale designated saturdays

10am - 1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood. is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18 rehearsal per year. The Chorale has a scheme to PAY 15-21 year old students to come and sing with us. New members welcome - for details see www.midlandschorale.co.uk or ring Gren on 01902 850175. whist drive every saturday evening

7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, Tildesley Close, Penkridge. New members welcome. Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.

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PIPE ORGAN RESTORATION FUND: presents Barbara and All that Jazz saturday 2nd july

at St Michael’s and All Angels Church starting at 7:30pm. The Pipe Organ Restoration fund presents their next fundraising event – Barbara and All that Jazz. Tickets are £7 available on the door or from any appeal group member. Penkridge Open Gardens Sunday 3rd July

1pm-5pm. Tickets cost £5 for entry to all gardens or £4 for concessions. Children free. Tickets are available from Penkridge Hardware, The Gaol (Open Saturdays 10am-1pm) and all gardens on the day. For more information, call 01785 713558. Age UK Drop-in session Monday 4th July

2:30pm-4:30pm at Penkridge Library. Come along to the library and meet Janet Higgins from Age UK South Staffs Care Navigation Service and find out more about what they do in our community Part of Health Information Week 2016. Free. No need to book. Reading Group Thursday 7th July

2:30pm-3:30pm at Penkridge Library. read and talk about books. Suitable for ages 16+. Free. New members welcome. No need to book. Penkridge Memory Box Bingo Night Tuesday 12th July

At the Church Hall, Market Street, Penkridge. Doors open 6:30pm for ticket sale, “Eyes down at 7pm”. Tickets £2 a book of 10 games. Plus 50p a flyer. You can bring wine and nibbles along. Tea and cakes will be for sale at break and during the raffle draw. 50p out of every £2 goes to the Christmas lunch for Penkridge pensioners. Summer Reading Challenge Launch Day at penkridge library Saturday 16th July

This year, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, the Summer Reading Challenge is called The Big Friendly Read and will feature some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved characters and the amazing artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. Sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice, collecting stickers and other rewards along the way – all FREE. Aimed at children aged 4–11 years old. Free. Just drop-in. The Summer Reading Challenge runs until Monday 12th September.

What’s on in July 2016 at your local library in the Penkridge, Brewood, Codsall area Staffordshire libraries continue to reach out to their communities with a host of events, activities and services for July.

AgeUK Drop-ins Penkridge Library Monday 4th July 2:30 - 4:30pm Come along to the library and meet Janet Higgins from Age UK South Staffs Care Navigation service and find out more about what they do in our community.

The Summer Reading Challenge is coming to Your Library! Launches Saturday 16th July. Contact Your Library for more details or pop along on 16th July or visit www.bigfriendlyread.org.uk The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. This year, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, the Summer Reading Challenge is called The Big Friendly Read and will feature some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved characters and the amazing artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. You can sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice, collecting stickers and other rewards along the way – all FREE. The Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at children aged four to eleven.

Are you aged 12 – 24? Interested in volunteering at Your Library? Why not become a Library Reading Hack!? Libraries in South Staffordshire are seeking to recruit young volunteers to become Reading Hacks! We need Reading Hacks to support and contribute to ongoing and one-off events and activities for all ages within libraries or partnership settings – we are particularly looking for volunteers who can help us with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – The Big Friendly Read.

What is Reading Hack? Reading Hack is a new National campaign by The Reading Agency to encourage Young People to read and visit libraries. Reading Hack is a programme led by young people aged 12 to 24 who do reading activities and volunteering, called hacks, to gain skills and experience. The programme inspires young people to become advocates for reading and to lead the way in engaging their peers- particularly those who struggle with reading, don’t like it or don’t see its value or don’t use libraries. Being a Reading Hack has great benefits: gaining skills and experience, confidence with meeting new people and it is a great help when preparing a college application, C.V or job application! For more information please ask at Your Library or visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/volunteerinyourlibrary Find out more about Reading Hacks at www.readinghack.org.uk

Staffordshire - ‘So this is where we live’ Invitation to local groups to work with Staffordshire Poet Laureate, Bert Flitcroft. The Poet Laureate for Staffordshire Bert Flitcroft is very keen to work with local community groups over the next year on a project to develop a Staffordshire Poetry Collection. The aim of the workshops is to encourage those attending to write about their local area and are entitled ‘So this is where we live’. If you represent a local community group that might like to take part in a FREE workshop with Bert at a local library later this year, please contact your local library or e-mail scott.whitehouse@staffordshire.gov.uk with details of your group. For more information on July’s events and activities in your local area please visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/ libraries or contact Penkridge Library, Codsall Library via the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre, on 0300 111 8000 or Brewood Library on 01902 850087.

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Penkridge Memory Box Members of the Penkridge Memory Box group

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Wednesday 3rd August The model village of Port Sunlight was created in 1888 by William

Hesketh Lever to house his factory workers. William was a business

man, entrepreneur, philanthropist, liberal politician, educator,

disciplinarian and collector. He was It is some time since we went to Stratford-uponAvon where there are many places of interest to visit. An open topped bus leaves regularly from outside the Tourist Information Office, with dropping off points at, for example, Anne

Hathaway’s Cottage, Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft. Within easy walking distance of the tourist information office are Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Museum, Butterfly Farm and a MAD [Mechanical

Art and Design] Museum which contains the world’s finest pieces of kinetic art and automata as well as original prints by Heath Robinson. It is possible to

walk by the river, take a boat trip, and, in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre climb the viewing tower and also visit current exhibitions.

At the Swan Theatre is an exhibition ‘The Plays the Thing ‘which re-veals the secrets and stories from

the first to build a modern multi-national business

in Britain. So successful was and is this business, now known as Unilever, that it’s turnover in 2014

was 48.4 billion. Exploring the museum, art gal-lery, model village and gardens will give you an insight into the life, the achievements and legacy of this very interesting man.

We arrive in time for you to have refreshments and begin your tour of the museum before re-boarding the coach at 12.15 for a guided tour of the Village

and Gardens. After the tour lunch can be taken at

the muse-um, the art gallery, the garden centre or

DIY and time allowing you might like then to explore the village on foot, visit the Lady Lever Art Gallery, visit the garden centre or spend more time in the museum.

over 100 years of theatre making in Stratford-uponAvon. Booking begins on 22nd February and it is advisable to book either online www.rsc.org.uk/

theplaysthething, or by telephoning the booking office on 01789 403493.

Leaflets giving information on the above attractions will be distributed on the coach.

Members £14.00 & Visitors £15.00.

Pick up from Stafford Railway Station at 9am and Wildwood at 9:15am.

The Lady Leverhulme Art Gallery contains William’s art collection; the largest personal collection of art in Britain.

Members £18.50

Visitors £19.50

Pick ups from Wildwood at 8:30am and Stafford Railway Station at 8:45am.

If you would like to take part in any of these events, please contact Joan Jobling on 01785 822592. July 2016

Soroptimist International Cannock and District Feel Good Look Good Event Success! Cannock Soroptimists held a very successful Feel Good

Look Good event on Friday 27th May. Around 50 women went along and enjoyed talking to the many stall

holders representing various organisations connected

with women’s health, all concerned with helping women to feel better about themselves and with ways to look after themselves.

President Carole Holdcroft welcomed everyone,

including SI Midland Chase Region President Alyson

Green and Amanda Milling, MP for Cannock Chase. She also thanked Cannock Lions for sponsoring the event. The first speaker was one of SI Cannock’s newer and

younger members - Kate Young - who told the audience a little about herself, about Soroptimists and about her

reasons, as a busy woman working full time, for joining the international organisation. She explained that it is

the balance between working on projects which support

those women less fortunate than us: whether involved in

domestic abuse, trafficking, needing help to develop skills to become independent or self sufficient, with the social side of Soroptimism - the fun and friendship - which

appealed to her initially and which still appeals to her. Kathy Coe, founder of Pathway, then spoke a little of the many ways they provide support to women victims of

Domestic Violence. Their service has developed so much over the 22 years since it began: last year they gave

direct help to 37 women in the Cannock area alone. Kathy introduced a woman who has been a client of Pathway

and who now works with them supporting other women.

She told the audience her story and it was very powerful, enabling others to understand a little of the way a victim of DV can feel. She said that the bravest thing she ever

did was to make that first step and call the help line - and

although it has been a long process she has never looked back. The 24 hour helpline number is 01543 676800.

Alison Jackson of the worldwide charity Look Good Feel Better for cancer patients spoke of the free beauty

workshops provided locally at New Cross and Stafford

Hospitals. Cosmetics are donated by some of the large beauty houses and each woman who goes along to a

workshop not only receives help and advice but also a

President Carole speaking to the audience

bag of beauty goods valued at around £200. Anyone

interested in knowing more can phone LGFB on 01372 747500.

Fiona Ford, who founded Fresh Hair, a bespoke wig fitting service for cancer patients and who is a past winner of SI Midland Chase Inspirational Woman

competition, explained that her service will soon be

available for two days every week at Stafford Hospital, an extension of the salon currently at Stoke Hospital. Like

LGFB, her service gives an enormous confidence boost

to women at a time when they have little self confidence.

More information is available at www.uhnmcharity.org.uk Vicky Farmer, nutrition advisor, dispelled some of the

myths about our diet. We need to maintain a balanced

diet which includes carbohydrates, fats, fibre and protein - cutting anything out completely can bring its own problems.

The evening gave the opportunity to talk to a colour

analyst, nail technician, breast care specialist, podiatrist and staff from St Giles Hospice as well as the speakers.

There was a free prize draw and one lucky woman won a basket packed with pamper goodies. There was a great ‘buzz’ with everyone finding the evening informative and

interesting - an added bonus for Cannock Soroptimists is that a number of the ladies are keen to come along to a meeting and find out more about the club and the organisation. More information can be found at

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Hospice’s Big Summer Walk is back Katharine House Hospice organisers are getting excited for their flagship event, the BIG Summer Walk which will takes place on Sunday 17th July 2016. Last year the event raised over £25,000 for the hospice, and it is hoped that the event will be even bigger this year.

The Big Summer Walk is held at Marquis Drive on Cannock Chase and there’s two routes to choose from; the Abraham’s Valley Hike which is a 20KM multi-terrain route, and the Pepper Slade Ramble, a 12KM undulating route, both offering their own challenges but with stunning scenery. This year, the event is proudly sponsored by Western Power Distribution (WPD), the company responsible for electricity distribution in the Midlands, South West and South Wales. Phil Wedgwood from WPD said; “We are delighted to support the Big Summer Walk. We’ve supported Katharine House Hospice in different ways for a number of years because of the excellent work they do in the local community.” Lisa Carson, Events Fundraiser said; “We have already received lots of bookings for the hospice’s biggest event of the year. If you haven’t already booked your

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place, then you really must, both routes are truly stunning. What better way to support your local hospice than taking a walk in the stunning countryside which we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep and help pay for free care services in the community”. Lisa added “we also encourage walkers to raise sponsorship as the entry fee covers the cost of us putting on the event – every little helps and every penny raised really makes a difference to the lives of local people living with life limiting illnesses”. Interested walkers can book by phone on 01785 270808 or online at the Hospice website, www.khhospice.org.uk follow the fun on Facebook – Katharine House Hospice, Stafford. Katharine House Hospice has been providing free care and support for adults and their families across Mid-Staffordshire coping with a progressive illness since 1989. 9000 local patients and their families have benefited from its care services over the last 26 years. The hospice relies upon the generosity of the local community to help generate 75% of funds needed to run its range of vital services.

Bishops Wood Village Hall Beer, Cider & Music Festival Thursday 7th July-Sunday 10th July Join Bishops Wood Village Hall Beer festival to

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New Beacon shop opens its doors These days charity shops are a mainstay of the British high street, but first one in the UK is believed to have opened in Staffordshire back in 1899. It was launched by the West Midlands sight loss charity the Beacon Centre, then known as the Wolverhampton Society for the Blind. It stocked baskets, chair seatings and mats which were sold to raise cash for the organisation. The items were made by a group of 15 men and three women who were employed in a workshop on the same site as the shop in Wolverhampton’s Victoria Street, then in Staffordshire. Fast-forward more than 100 years and while the products may have changed, Beacon Centre remains as committed as ever to its shops, having just opened its first store in the beautiful village of Penkridge. Whereas once manufactured goods would have filled the shelves these days it is children’s toys and women’s clothes that prove the big draw but Beacon Centre’s head of enterprise operations Tracey Ford says people still love to shop in aid of a good cause. She said: “Beacon is now in its 141st year and we are proud of our history of innovation and hope that we can continue that tradition in the years going forward. “The new Penkridge branch is our seventh store and everyone has made us feel very welcome in the area. Our customers like to know they are helping a good cause while doing their shopping and picking up a bargain.” Although the Beacon Centre already has branches in Cannock and Bloxwich as well as other sites in the Black Country, the new Penkridge shop marks the first time the organisation has had a retail presence in the district of South Staffordshire. It also marks a return to the charity’s roots as it is stocking items made by service users in the craft room at the independent living centre at the charity’s base in Sedgley in Dudley.

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The new Penkridge store also features a digital kiosk so that shoppers can find out more about the work of the Beacon Centre across the region. To mark the opening of the store on May 25th the popular dancing grannies act The Fizzogs were on hand to perform to the crowds who had turned out. Also in attendance was South Staffordshire Council chairman Bernard Williams, Penkridge Parish Council Chairman Calvert Stonehouse, and South Staffordshire Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell Councillors Isabel Ford and Len Bates. Mrs Ford added: “We have been keen to move into South Staffordshire for a long time and Penkridge is a great location. We are delighted the store is now open and look forward to welcoming customers. “Our Beacon Bus will be making regular visits to showcase our services and offer people the chance to get advice on low vision equipment.” There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the store which is on Stone Cross and donations are also welcome. For further information please contact Helen Brown, Communications Development Manager on 01902 886785 or via email hbrown@beaconvision.org

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St Mary’s chosen for debut of The Acoustic Rainbow We are proud to announce that St Mary’s has been chosen as the venue for the debut of an up-andcoming Midlands group, on Saturday 9th July. The Acoustic Rainbow offer a gentle sound of original acoustic guitar based songs with layered harmonies. The five experienced musicians are already well known individually and now they have brought their talents together in this new band. They are already working towards the release of their Debut EP which will feature Still Life as the 1st single from the record. This will soon be available to purchase from all the major online outlets and you can hear it now on YouTube. Band Members: Nigel Evans - Saxophone, Clarinet Keith Forrest - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Mat Forrest - Drums Derek Holt (Ex Climax Blues Band) - Vocals, Guitar

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THE UK'S MOST RECOMMENDED DRIVEWAY COMPANY

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FREEPHONE from a landline: 0800 118 5454 MOBILE: 07949 291979 Web: www.thedrivecleaners.co.uk Email: info@thedrivecleaners.co.uk Unit 6, Littleton Business Park, Littleton Drive, Huntington, Staffs, WS12 4TR

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Company registration number: 0673812 Please read: It has come to our attention that there is a local man trading under the names “The Drive Cleaner” and, or “The Drive Cleaner 4u” and, or “The Drive Cleaner Staffordshire”. Please be advised, these company names are in no way associated with ourselves. To avoid confusion, we advise you to contact us directly.

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• Free Estimate and Call Out • Digital Aerial & Satellite installations • HDMI Distribution • WiFi & Internet Points • Internet Smart TV Points • TV Wall Installations & Bespoke Cableing • Home Cinema & Audio Systems

Call Lee Forrester for further information Tel: 01785 630119 or 01543 578230 Mob: 07866 674839 www.aerialav.co.uk Email: lee@aerialav.co.uk July 2016

Classic Motor on way to Stafford Castle Car Show This Austin Standard 10 is set to feature alongside a host of other classic cars at a major show in Stafford this summer. Ray Herritts, owner of RPH Motor Repairs, sponsors of the Classic Car Show at Stafford Castle, showed off his 1950s motor which he is planning to bring along to the event on Sunday 31 July. Organisers of the car show are inviting owners of veteran, vintage, classic and collectors’ cars to book their precious vehicles into the show. The Stafford Borough Council event, sponsored by Astonfields-based RPH Motor Repairs and AA Silencers from Browning Street, also gives owners the chance to enter their vehicles into the competition. Awards are presented to the ‘Best Vehicles in Class’. Categories for the competition are: Pre 1920; 1920s & 30s; 1940s & 50s; 1960s & 70s; Future Classics; Best Vintage Tractor; Best Classic Commercial; Best Military Classic and Best

Vintage Motorcycle. Thousands of visitors are expected at the show which is now in its twelfth year. Activities on the day include craft stalls, children’s quizzes and mini Land Rover rides, as well as entry to the Visitor Centre and Castle Keep. The show runs from 11am to 5pm. Admission to the event will be free of charge with the exception of car parking which costs £3. Entrance to the Castle and Visitor Centre is also free. For more information or to book your vehicle into the show contact Mark Hartwell, Heritage Sites Manager at the Council, on 01785 619130 or email: heritage@staffordbc.gov.uk For further event information visit the website at: www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritageevents

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Units 1 & 2 Stoney Lane, Dunston Heath, Stafford, ST18 9AQ

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QUALITY WINDOWS | DOORS | CONSERVATORIES | PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Local, family run business • Complete design service • Repairs and maintenance on all windows and doors • Well established for over 30 years. “We pride ourselves on the quality of our after sales service and can provide a list of satisfied clients.”

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DP Plumbing & Heating Full central heating systems designed + installed Boiler upgrades + system controls Combination boilers all with 5 year warranty Underfloor heating Powerflushing central heating sytems Boiler breakdowns + servicing Registered gas + oil engineers Landlord certificates Gas fires + log burners Cookers + hobs Instantaneous hot water heaters Complete bathroom installations + wet rooms ALL BUDGETS CATERED FOR

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• Gutter cleaning service using the SkyVac system. • Don’t risk overflowing gutters. • SkyVac ensuring rainwater flows freely from Gutters. • Prevention is better than very costly repairs. • We clean buildings up to four stories high. • SkyVac reaches over awkward spaces like extension and conservatories.

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Call now for your no obligation quote on 01785 713092 or 07791 788694 Email: nigelrussell13@gmail.com

A Stevens Home Improvements We are a family run business based in Stafford that offer a great, reliable, service for all your roofing and home improvement needs.

• Facias, Soffits, Guttering • Epdm Firestone Rubber Roofing • Flat Roof • New Roofs • Roof Repairs Big or Small • Our Dry Systems Dry Verge, Dry Ridge • Moss Removal, Roofs, Drives, Patios Contact us for a FREE no obligation quotation

Tel: 01785 878075 Mob: 07900 976797 Email: astevenshomeimprovements@gmail.com Web: www.astevensroofing.co.uk July 2016

THIS SIZE ROOF for £850

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Useful Numbers Emergency Services Police station (Non-emergency calls) National Gas Emergency National Grid Electrical Emergency

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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

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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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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 Chase Grammar School Vernon Lodge Preparatory School

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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

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M. Bissell TREES & HEDGES

All Tree & Hedge Work Undertaken Full Public Liability & N.P.T.C. Qualified Call for a FREE Quote & Advice: 01785 824410 / 07968 421434 Email: info@mattbisselltreework.co.uk

D’S PLUMBING & HEATING BOILER INSTALL / SERVICE PLUMBING / BATHROOMS PARK HOMES INTERIOR CLADDING / TILING

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BG ElectricS Ben Grimley Electrician • New/additional lighting • Repairs • Consumer units

• New installations • Rewires • Extra sockets

LPG INSTALLATIONS NO JOB TOO SMALL

Tel: 07917 193937 or 01785 598355 Call Darren on:

07749 137845 or 01785 716932

8 Kenilworth Close, Penkridge, ST19 5HA Email: bgelectrics@outlook.com

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THE WASP MAN I won’t sting you for price!

• Wasp Nests Eradicated • Fast Response • No Hidden Charges • All Work Guaranteed • Evening & Weekend Visits at no extra cost!

07519 613 196 TREE AND HEDGE WORK

WEB DESIGN Hello, we’re Red Box, Stafford’s leading web design and internet marketing agency Call 01785 248101 to book your free website and internet marketing review

www.redboxweb.co.uk Red Box Web Design Ltd Home Farm, Main Road, Milford, Stafford, ST17 OUW

COUNTYWIDE CARAVAN SERVICES WE COME TO YOU

Domestic and Commercial Grounds Maintenance Free quotations Chris Jones Qualified and Insured

01785 713040 / 07885 971553

GRJ Garden Services

Mobile Caravan Service & Repair At your home or storage site

Pressure washing service for all your domestic & agricultural requirements.

To discuss your service requirements

Block paving, brickwork, decking & driveways cleaned.

Contact Iain Hooker Mobile: 07803 280 406 / Office: 01785 664 544 Stockton Lane, Stafford Fully Insured, ACOPS Gas Registered

We also provide all aspects of garden maintenance. For more info call:

07971 569120 www.grjgardenservices.co.uk

Popins Cars Penkridge

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• Airport transfers • Days out • Short or long distance July 2016

To book call Surj:

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Call Richard for quotes & advice. Moles, wasps, mice & much more. Supporting local business.

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