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Contents Rodbaston Animal Zone Spring Festival

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Affordable leisure with South Staffs Leisure Centres

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Cloudy2Clear Windows - Service with a smile

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Penkridge Laughter Club

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Tae Kwon Do Club’s latest success is a real ‘Belter’!

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All kinds of people become foster carers

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Soroptimist International Cannock and District

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The Dog Groomer

Local couple raise funds for Neonatal Units

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What’s On

Everything you need to decorate at Linwoods

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NHS Breast Screening in East Staffordshire

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Penkridge Fun Run

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What’s on this month at your local library

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Carolyn Parker Optometrists

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Wisteria by Diarmuid Gavin

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St John’s First School - Mission to plant Space Seeds

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Edwina Currie captivates guests at ladies luncheon

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Penkridge Senior Citizens double celebration

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Hay Making Festival

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Silver anniversary celebrations for local business

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M.A.G. Group Home Services

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Exploring Cannock Chase’s WW1 History

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Staffordshire Police

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Bishops Wood Beer Festival

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Wolgarston High School’s EU Referendum

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Ego at Tumbledown Farm - NOW OPEN

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Two minute trial puzzle

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Recipe of the month

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Useful numbers

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Woodlands at Chase Golf Club

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Local agency is one of UK’s 50 best travel agents

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National Trust Staffordshire - Upcoming events

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Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations

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Rodbaston Animal Zone’s ‘Spring Festival’ is a roaring success Rodbaston Animal Zone are celebrating this week following the success of last weekend’s Spring Festival. The event, which took place on 16th and 17th April, saw over 1000 visitors attend to enjoy a range of family friendly activities including bottle feeding the spring lambs, tractor trailer rides, showjumping and sheep shearing displays plus much more.

Visitors had the chance to enjoy ‘Animal Encounters’ and find out more about their favourite animals as staff were on hand to deliver ‘meet the keeper’ sessions throughout the day. Volunteers from the World Owl Trust, who work in partnership with the Animal Zone at the on-site owl breeding and education centre, were also on hand to deliver talks about some of the world’s most endangered species and give guests the chance to stroke and hold the birds.

For those who wanted to interact with and feed the animals, bookings were taken for the popular meerkat and lemur experiences. One of the highlights from the weekend came in the form of the spring lambs. Armed with bottles of milk, the faces of children (and adults alike) lit up as South Staffordshire College’s very own Farmer Giles introduced some of the newest additions to the flock.

Guests who visited the on-site Equestrian Centre also enjoyed opportunities to groom the ponies and watch farrier displays, while those who were feeling brave could slither into the reptile house to meet the Animal Zone’s collection of snakes, spiders and lizards.

In the days since the event, positive feedback from visitors has been flooding in via email, social media and via Trip Advisor with comments including “This place is such good value and has a lovely relaxed atmosphere” and “We had a brilliant day out. Every one of us had a great time, it was a genuinely lovely day out for children, adults and grandparents alike. The Animal Zone is great value for money and on the journey home we were already discussing when we can come back for a return visit.”

Guests were also full of praise for the hardworking staff and Trip Advisor reviews included a range of positive comments including “Staff were very friendly and helpful” and “the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Staff at the Animal Zone are understandably thrilled that guests enjoyed the event so much and Animal Collection Manager John Buchan says “We’re really pleased with how well the Spring Festival went this weekend and are proud that we’ve managed to deliver such an enjoyable family experience. The positive feedback from our guests is the icing on the cake and is a real boost for our staff who work tirelessly to take such good care of our animals and provide visitors with a day out to remember. We’re looking forward to welcoming people back to visit us again!”

The Animal Zone is home to over 750 animals, from Marmosets to Meerkats, Lemurs to Lizards.

Open weekends and School Holidays from 10am - 4pm, tickets are priced at just £5.20 per adult and £4.20 per child. Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are also available for just £16. Under 3’s can visit the Animal Zone at no charge. Meerkat and Lemur experiences must be pre-booked and cost £30 per person. Sessions can be pre-booked by emailing john.buchan@southstaffs.ac.uk Staff and animals from the Animal Zone will also be attending a forthcoming Charity Fundraising ‘Family Fun Day’ at Norton Canes Community Centre. The event, which will be held on Sunday 29th May from 1pm-6pm, promises to be a fun-filled day that will be raising funds for the Alzheimers Society.

For more information call: 01785 710560 or visit, www.southstaffs.ac.uk/animal-zone Keep up to date with the latest news from the Animal Zone via Social Media.

Facebook: Rodbaston Animal Zone.

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Tae Kwon Do Club’s Latest Success is a Real “Belter” Newport and Penkridge Tae Kwon Do is celebrating after recently seeing its first student progress to black belt status. Connor Heath who trains at the Penkridge club travelled all the way to the Tae Kwon Do Association of Great Britain’s (TAGB) headquarters in Bristol on April 23rd and along with over 600 other students, to take his black belt grading that weekend. A black belt grading is the culmination of a minimum of three and a half years of training and the ability to attain and demonstrate a very high standard of the Martial Art. Connor who is just 12 years old was one of the first students to start training at NPTKD, and over the past 6 months in the run up to his grading, has been the very definition of focus and determination. All his hard work eventually paid off as one report from a World Master of Tae Kwon Do that sat on the grading panel said that Connor absolutely “smashed it”! Connor is now a 1st Dan black belt and it took him no time at all to start training for his 2nd Dan. His instructor said that “Connor is a very attentive student, and has coped with the demands of training for such a big day incredibly

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well. He is very worthy of the title of the first home grown Newport and Penkridge Tae Kwon Do black belt.”

If you would like any more information about Newport and Penkridge Tae Kwon Do you can get in contact with instructor Dan Moffat on 07783690276 or dan@nptkd.co.uk

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Soroptimist International Cannock and District Pre-owned Bras are needed!

SI Cannock is continuing to work with the Purple Teardrop campaign to support women victims of trafficking. When trafficked women have been rescued it is vital to enable them to start to earn a living and secure their place within the community and also minimise the risk of their being trafficked again.

Soroptimists, through Purple Teardrop, are working to help women and girls in Mozambique, Uganda and El Salvador to start businesses selling used bras - bras are seen as a status symbol and sell for a good price in these countries.

(Left-Right) Soroptimists Sue Cartlidge, Val Jones, June Bould, Carole Holdcroft [President SI Cannock & District] & Kate Young

On Saturday July 2nd members of SI Cannock will be present at St Luke’s Church Fayre and will be accepting any donations of bras - which need to be in a reasonable and clean condition - to send on to help the women victims of trafficking start a new life.

The collection point will be available on the lawn in front of the church between 10.am and 3.00pm.

The stand will also be a collection point for toiletries to be donated to the refuge for women victims of domestic violence run by the Pathway Project.

Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, female hygiene items - any of the basic essentials which women need.

Women often leave an abusive relationship taking absolutely nothing with them. Soroptimists provide toiletries and other items which can be given to the women when they first enter the Refuge so that they can have some dignity.

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Local couple raise funds for Stoke Neonatal Unit and Liverpool Women’s Neonatal Unit A local couple, Richard & Diana Evans, are raising funds for Stoke Neonatal Unit and

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Dispelling myths about contact lenses, once and for all!

Carolyn Parker Optometrists has been providing eye health solutions to the Penkridge community for over 19 years.

Over the years, we have heard many strange myths and misconceptions that have prevented people from wearing contact lenses and making the right choice about their eyewear to suit their individual needs.

It’s time to take these head on and shed some light on the truth!

“I can’t wear contact lenses!”

This isn’t true! Thanks to advances in technology you can now purchase contacts for a whole range of different requirements, whether you need bifocal, varifocal or more!

“Contact lenses are too expensive!”

Not at all! At Carolyn Parker Optometrists, we offer a range of contact lens packages at affordable prices to fit all budgets. Contact lenses can be a great, economical option for those worried about the risk of breaking and having to replace glasses.

Don’t let bad advice or strange old wives tales prevent you from choosing the right eye solution for your lifestyle!

Head into Carolyn Parker Optometrists today or call 01785 713861 to see how they can help you!

“They’re tricky to use” They’re simpler than you might think!

There’s always going to be period of adjustment for when you first begin to use them, but you’ll get the hang of it in no time.

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St. John’s First School Bishops Wood, mission to plant space seeds!

All the children started off their day with an assembly. All of a sudden there was a loud bang.

The children went to investigate. Attached to a tree was a parachute and a silver box.

Call Rick for a quotation

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The children had to follow instructions and listen to a video from the international space station from Tim Peake. The children were to become space biologists and plant 200 seeds 100 which have been in space and 100 that have been on earth.

The children have to water and look after the rocket plants for 35 days checking in their results at day 10 and 17. The silver capsule set the children certain activities throughout the day linking to the space seeds. This involved researching space facts from Tim Peake, making their own mission ID and reading space stories.

Office: 01785 716874 Mobile: 07968 922482 Web: www.kcortinheating.com Email: kcortin@hotmail.com 26, Wolverhampton Road, Penkridge The children are very excited to see what the outcome is and were fully immersed in their learning.

A fabulous day was had by all!

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Penkridge Senior Citizens Double Celebration More than 120 Penkridge

and still going strong after 60 years”

celebration in the village’s Peace

spokesperson “Its success is

residents enjoyed a double

Memorial Hall on Saturday 23rd

April. It was the 60th Anniversary of the Annual Senior Citizens’

Party, and also an opportunity to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday.

said Sandra Chambers

dependent on the generosity of local organisations. We are

extremely grateful for all of the

interest, help, and financial support we have received this year.”

An annual and popular event on

Members of Penkridge Flower Club

organised by a small

Rotary Club members helped to

the village calendar, the party was committee known as the Senior

Citizen’s Welfare Committee. The occasion opened with a

proclamation by the Town Cryer in

provided flower arrangements, the

prepare the room, and a team from the St John Ambulance waited on tables.

The event was funded by generous

followed by musical entertainment.

Community Fund thanks to Cllr

“This is a real community event,

gifts from the Round Table,

Business Association, Rotary Club, and Chairman’s Charity.

honour of the Queen’s 90th

birthday. The three course meal was

Christine Raven, with additional

donations from the County Council David Williams, the District Council

Members Fund thanks to Councillor

“We always look forward to this

party, said one 80 year old lady “It’s a really good ‘do’ and we wouldn’t miss it for the world”.

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Computer and Accessory warehouse now open in Penkridge

* Desktops * Laptops * Ipads *IPods * Tablets * Gadgets * Phone & Xbox accessories

*New laptops from £139 * Refurbished laptops from £39.99 *Repairs from £9.99 * New Ipad Mini 4 £275 *Desktop, Monitor, keyboard and mouse from £39.99 *All Computers come with a 3 Month Warranty Unit 10, Commerce Drive, Boscomoor Industrial Estate, Penkridge, ST19 5QY www.penkridgecomputers.co.uk Tel:07727665058

I would just like to thank you and everyone at Four Oaks for making my financial transactions easy and seamless. I wanted an adviser that could make things simple for me to understand and that kept me informed. You have done just that and you have been consummate professionals throughout. Please pass on my thanks to your team of very nice ladies in the office who looked after me so very well.

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Telephone John Rushbrooke today for a confidential, no obligation appointment at your home or our offices in Shenstone Wood End. Four Oaks Financial Services Ltd 168 Birmingham Road, Shenstone Wood End, Lichfield WS14 0NX Call us: 07584 679341 / 0121 323 2070 or email: admin@fouroaksfs.com

Comprehensive advice for all your financial planning needs, provided by local experts for local people: • Financial Advice • Mortgages • Pensions • Estate Planning • Investments & Savings • Long Term Care • Financial Protection • Corporate Financial Planning Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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Silver Anniversary Celebrations for Local Family Business Its an exciting time for local business Kitchen Care this year as they celebrate their silver anniversary! The company is based on Ladfordfields industrial estate near Seighford. And first opened its showroom doors 25 years ago. Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength, but has always ensured it stays part of the local community by supporting local charities and sponsorship of local sports clubs.

With three generations of the family working in Kitchen Care, customers are guaranteed that personal service, experience and customer care that comes from using a long established family business.

Jo Burslem from Kitchen Care says, ‘’We like to think of ourselves as a one stop shop for all your new fitted kitchen and bedroom needs, we can take on projects of any size or nature and we are very individual and approachable as a company”.

She goes on to say, “By dealing with customers on a personal level we are able to build a relationship with them, and really get to know what they require from their kitchen or bedroom.

This enables us to produce designs and ideas that are truly bespoke and individual to that customer and their home.

We offer a computer assisted planning and design service, that produces lifelike pictures of your prospective kitchen or bedroom, giving you a helpful insight into how good your new

project could look.’’

No project is too big or too small and they can help you with all aspects of the project from building work, tiling, electrics, flooring, under floor heating and lighting.

The extensive showroom with easy free parking displays many different styles of kitchen to give customers ideas and inspiration. From solid wood painted in-frame kitchens available in hundreds of colours for that country farmhouse look, right through to sleek glossy handleless designs.

Kitchen Care is also a specialist Siemens appliance design studio, displaying lots of the latest Siemens models.

All the appliances are connected, allowing accredited staff to demonstrate them and also enabling customers to be hands on and to really get to grips with how the appliances work.

Kitchen Care are happy to offer a free, no pressure, no obligation quote and design service. Jo added, “Many customers return to us as repeat customers time after time when they move home, I feel they are reassured by having a long established local company to buy from, rather than a faceless impersonal organisation. Customer service is a very important part of Kitchen Care and one of the reasons why 25 years on we are still going strong.”

KITCHEN CARE STAFFORD

Kitchens & Bedrooms • Designed • Supplied • Fitted

Celebrating 25 years in business • Extensive showroom • Latest designs & products • Specialist Siemens Retailer • Long established family business • Building work, tiling, gas, electrics • Flooring • In house fitters

Opening hours: Mon - Fri 9am-5pm • Sat 10am-4pm Call us today for a FREE quote on 01785

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Exploring Cannock Chase’s WW1 History Throughout 2016 the Friends of Cannock

Chase are delivering a series of events and

activities for local people to enjoy, share and learn more about Cannock Chase’s unique WW1 heritage.

Memories of the camps Workshops – come along and share your memories of the camps with us:

Image courtesy of Staffordshire Museum Service

Tuesday 31st May 3pm-5pm at Cannock Library, Manor Avenue, Cannock, Staffs, WS11 1AA Saturday 25th June 10am-12pm at Penkridge Library, Bellbrook, Penkridge, Staffs, ST19 5DL Wednesday 6th July 2pm-4pm at the Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Staffs, WS12 1TD

Bus tours – guided tours around the camps: Saturday 16th July 10am - pick up from Hednesford Train Station, for a tour of the Military

Cemeteries, Penkridge Bank Camp and the Great War Hut. Opportunity to use the café at the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre or bring a picnic. Returning to Hednesford before 3pm.

Saturday 30th July 10am - pick up from Penkridge Train Station, for the same tour as above.

Returning to Penkridge before 3pm.

Talks and workshops – come and find out about our research: ‘Cannock Chase – life on camp’ - Tuesday 16th August 4-6pm

The Great War Hut, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive ‘Cannock Chase – after the soldiers had gone’ - Wednesday 24th August 7-9pm

Craft Workshop, Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Staffs, WS12 1TD Cannock Chase Camps History Workshop - Saturday 24th September 10am-12pm

Have a go at your own research. Staffordshire Records Office, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LZ

To find out more or book a place on any of the sessions – please ring Cannock Chase AONB on 01785 619185 or email cannockchaseww1@outlook.com.

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NOW OPEN

The Oakley Arms Brewood

You’ll find us a classic country pub at heart, with open fires, wooden floors, good old furniture and lots of rugs and plants. We have made the most of our beautiful lake, by creating a garden room which overlooks it and a terrace to enjoy a spot of Al fresco dining on those much sought-after sunny days.

We have a good selection of local cask beers, freshly cooked food, decent and affordable wine and a good shelf of malt whiskies and gins (as well as the usual!).

We like to think of ourselves as an informal place for people who like to meet, eat, drink and talk in a relaxed friendly atmosphere and pride ourselves on offering a friendly welcome.

01902 859 800 |www.oakleyarms.co.uk The Oakley Arms, Kiddemore Green Road, Brewood, Staffordshire ST19 9BQ

Also at Whitegate: fishing Day tickets Campsite V fest camping animal corner animal feeds: Hay, straw, layers pellets, Dog food meat block.

Sacks of potatoes & much more

A traditional farm shop & butchers selling quality home reared meats & homemade products.

We the Swift family, have been farming Beef, Sheep, Poultry, Pigs & arable here at Whitegate for many years now. With traditional breeds, farming to British farm assured standards, feeding home grown cereals & non - GM feeds… all adds to us producing the finest quality meat.

Reducing food miles, so you can shop local and receive quality food products for your money.

‘Customer favourite our best pork sausage, also available speciality sausage, burgers & all homemade here’.

Our ‘Granny Swifts’ range is a truly delicious range of homemade products including, meat pies, pork pies, pasties, sausage rolls, ready meals and much more .

Award winning products …Sausage, Steak Pie & pork pies .

Visit our website for our online shop at

www.whitegate-farm-shop.co.uk

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We are situated just outside Penkridge on the main A5 between The Bell Inn, Stretton

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Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm Sat: 8am-5pm Sun: 9am-12pm Closed on bank holidays.

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

celebrate their 10th birthday! There will be at least 20 casked beers & ciders plus bottles too. There is a full bar open on the Friday & Saturday.

Thursday 7th July - Open from 7pm Pub style environment, bit of background music, Just like being in your local!

Friday 8th July - 7pm-midnight

BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE SHOW LIVE Everybody needs somebody to Love, Gimme Some Lovin’, Soulman, Mustang Sally, Shake a Tailfeather, Midnight Hour, Sweet Home Chicago and Minnie the Moocher.

Saturday 9th July - Noon-midnight

Lunchtime 2pm - SKA & REGGAE TRIBUTE One Step Beyond, Ghost Town, Too Much Too Young, It Must Be Love, Geno, Woolly Bully, Mirror in the Bathroom, Message to you Rudi and Kingston Town.

The Mess 3 Market Place, Brewood, ST19 9BS 01902 851694 info@the-mess.co.uk facebook.com/themessbistro

EVENTS CALENDER THE GREAT BRITISH MENU WEEKEND OF 10TH JUNE To celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday; we will be preparing A Great British Menu using ingredients solely from the British Isles.

All weekend enjoy a full English breakfast plus tea or coffee for £5.95

Late afternoon 5pm - THE BISHOPS WOOD BABES Motown, Musicals & Themes, 60’s and present day.

Evening 8pm - FATMAN ALLEY

Queen, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, ABBA, Bit more SKA!!... The Stone Roses, Kaiser Chiefs, Amy Winehouse and Happy Mondays.

Sunday 10th July - 1pm - 4pm Relax & wind down session

Any Beer left when we close we DO NOT throw away, take it home for a small donation.

There will be food available ALL DAY on the Saturday! Also a raffle to win V Festival tickets, beer, wine, CD’s, DVD’s and more! Children will be welcome Saturday up to 7pm and Sunday. Souvenir glasses available.

For full details, please visit the website, www.bishopswoodbeerfestival.co.uk Follow us on twitter, @bwbeerfest

Lose the Grime, Re-instate the Shine Professional oven cleaning in Staffordshire We do the hard work for you. Cleaning the oven is widely acknowledged to be one of the worst jobs in the kitchen.

Let us show you what your oven wants to look like!

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SUNDAY 19TH JUNE

FATHERS DAY Join us for Brunch or Lunch 9am - 12pm.

THE MESS BREAKFAST Any style egg with bacon, sausage, tomato, fried potatoes, black pudding, beans, mushrooms & toast + orange juice + tea or coffee. £7.95

MUSICAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND Friday 15th July - Sunday 17th July.

Join us for entertainment, food and live music in the square!

FRIDAY 29TH JULY - CARIBBEAN NIGHT Rice and peas, jerk chicken, rum punch & more!

3 Courses £20.

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Ego at Tumbledown Farm NOW OPEN Ego Restaurants Ltd is delighted to announce the acquisition

of Tumbledown Farm at Four

Crosses, Cannock. Tumbledown Farm will be the groups third

venue in Staffordshire; following on from the success of the Ego restaurant overlooking Minster

Pool in Lichfield and the groups’

first “restaurant in a pub” Ego at

The Hollybush, in Stockton Brook.

Ego now has 11 restaurants in the north and midlands; but as well as being primarily a restaurant, we don’t want to lose the warm, personal friendliness of a good quality community pub. At the heart of our ambition with Tumbledown Farm is the desire to deliver restaurant quality food & service in a warm, clean and friendly family environment with the emphasis on quality and value.

Following an extensive refurbishment, the objective is to ensure that Tumbledown Farm feels warmer, cosier and lighter with the use of natural woods, lighter materials and hand selected

lighting. The structural works include the installation of an open kitchen to add theatre to the environment and allow customers

well catered for. We also have our famous Monday Offer, Tuesday £10 Steak Night, Wednesday All Day Tapas and Thursday Kebab Night

to see their food being cooked.

every week in addition to the main

Rarely do we find the opportunity

cocktails will complement the range

to acquire such a fantastic building, in such a beautiful area, with good access and visibility. In addition, there is a vast car park that will be more than adequate for our 186 restaurant covers, bar area and

menu. A vast range of wines and of draft beers and cask ales; with Joules Brewery from Market Drayton being the cask ale supplier.

Tumbledown Farm will be managed by General Manager,

outdoor terrace.

Steve Jones, who has been

The Ego menu features many

the last 2½ years. In addition to the

running our Lichfield restaurant for

Mediterranean classics ranging from pizza, pasta and risotto to Steak Frites, Moroccan Lamb, numerous fish dishes and kebabs.

In addition, Ego at Tumbledown

£0.5m investment in to the pub, we are retaining all the existing staff & creating an additional 40+ jobs. www.egorestaurants.co.uk

Farm will be serving fantastic traditional Sunday Roasts at £9.95 which is synonymous with Sunday pub dining. Our two children’s menus for infants and juniors, along with Sunday entertainment for children ensure that families are

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Woodlands at Chase Golf Club Woodlands is a family run restaurant situated in an enviable position near Penkridge & set amongst the rural countryside on the edge of Cannock Chase. The A la Carte menu is available Wednesday – Saturday evenings.

Speciality steak nights on a Wednesday and Gourmet Pie nights on a Thursday are available every week, both of which offer excellent value for money.

Sunday Lunch is also available at only £15.95 for 3 courses.

standard of excellence award from The Taste of Staffordshire for the second year in a row.

Woodlands is a great venue not just for fine dining during the evening but with a beautiful outside terrace area it is perfect for lunch with friends or afternoon tea with the girls whilst enjoying the sunshine and rural views.

Woodlands is headed up by Phil Whittle,an award winning Head Chef at The Chase Golf, Health Club & Spa, Phil and his team take great pride in offering outstanding service delivering exquisite dishes and always using locally sourced produce. ‘’I’ve been with The Chase for over 7 years now and the addition of Woodlands Restaurant has really stepped up the level and quality of the food not just in the restaurant but across the whole of the complex, we put quality and passion into the heart of every dish’’ - Phil Whittle The restaurant is now 15 months old and is steadily climbing the rankings on trip advisor with many fantastic reviews and has just received the highest

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‘’We are extremely proud of our team here at Woodlands, it is great to see so many people enjoying our new restaurant which helps us showcase everything we have available here at The Chase’’ - Lesley Simmons (owner).

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Local agency is one of the UK & Ireland’s 50 best travel agents Tracy Mason Travel in Penkridge

liant agents going the extra mile for

best travel agencies in Britain in

and serving their communities.

has been named as one of the

their customers, giving great value,

a new power-list of the nation’s best agents.

“What our new Top 50 list shows

The list was announced in a glitter-

vibrant and successful business

is that travel retailing in 2016 is a

ing ceremony in Birmingham after

sector, and that – particularly on the high street – agents continue

an exhaustive judging process led

to prove their worth by delivering

by industry bible the Travel Trade Gazette, which saw agents rated by tour operators and other suppliers, and assessed by travel

phenomenal customer service to their customers.

“Huge congratulations to every

trade journalists.

“We had our work cut out to decide

TTG editor Pippa Jacks said: “Our

contenders, and the 80 stores and

the winners from a huge list of 500

search for the nation’s best travel agents has taken us the length and breadth of the country, where we’ve

businesses that made it to the shortlist stage should be extremely proud.

agency that earned a place on our prestigious list.”

Find the full Top 50 list and more information on the process at ttgtop50.com

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National Trust Staffordshire Centre Upcoming Events Programme Lion Salt Works Thursday - 23rd June

Coach Visits - Stratford-upon-Avon

The Lion Salt Works Museum, which opened in

Wednesday 6th July

making works which closed in 1986. It lies next to

Avon where there are many places of interest to

close to Northwich. There is a small café serving

outside the Tourist Information Office, with

a butterfly garden, a gift shop and picnic area. The

Hathaway’s Cottage, Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s

We will have a guided tour lasting 1hr 30 mins.

information office are Shakespeare’s Birthplace

You might like to spend the afternoon:-

Art and Design] Museum which contains the world’s

museum, including one around a wild life area

original prints by Heath Robinson. It is possible to

• Riding the Anderton Boat Lift only 5 minutes away

Shakespeare Theatre climb the viewing tower and

2015, is a partially restored historic open-pan salt

It is some time since we went to Stratford-upon-

the Trent & Mersey canal in the vil-lage of Marston

visit. An open topped bus leaves regularly from

drinks and light lunches which opens at 10:30am,

dropping off points at, for example, Anne

Salt Barge pub across the road serves lunches.

Croft. Within easy walking distance of the tourist

Museum, Butterfly Farm and a MAD [Mechanical

• Walking on one of the trails which start at the

finest pieces of kinetic art and automata as well as

created after salt making activities ceased.

walk by the river, take a boat trip, and, in the Royal

by car or just a 50 minute walk along the canal.

also visit current exhibitions.

• Taking a boat trip on the River Weaver starting from the Anderton lift site.

• Visiting the Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse in

North-wich/ Northwich Town. Post Code CW9 9AB. Meet: Reception area 11:25am for the tour.

Cost: Members £9 Visitors £10.

Directions: It is approx. 5miles from J19 on M6.

Post Code CW9 6ES. If you would like to take part but have transport difficulties please let us know and we will do our best to help.

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

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.

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

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Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations At The Haling Dene Centre Sunday 12th June 2016 Town Crier to give the Birthday Proclamation & Open The Afternoon’s Events

12 Noon Family Picnic From 12.30 pm In the Haling Dene Grounds 12 Noon—4.00 pm Family Entertainments with Punch & Judy Magician, Balloon Modelling & Face Painting 2.30 pm—4.30 pm Tutbury Band W I to Provide Refreshments At The Interval

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Affordable Leisure with South Staffordshire Council’s Leisure Centres South Staffordshire Councils leisure centres offer a wide range of facilities which are open to both members and non-members. The facilities are available every day of the week and include: • Swimming Pools • Gyms

• Exercise Classes and Studio Cycling • Toning Suites

• Badminton and Squash • 3G Pitches

There are also a range of schemes and sessions on

offer including Back to Netball, Walking Football and

• Trampoline Coaching • Children’s Parties

• School Holiday Activity Camps For more information visit,

Badminton Mash Up which all aim to help people to

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There are also plenty of activities for children: • South Staffordshire Swim Academy

• Judo

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The

Swan At Whiston

Country Pub & Restaurant

Now taking bookings for

Fathers Day Sunday 19th June Food served 12pm - 6pm.

• Steak Night • Extensive Menu • Specials Board • Sunday Lunch • Weekday Lunch Lite Bite Menu

Tel. 01785 716200

www.swanwhiston.co.uk

The Swan, Whiston, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5QH

E DGAR’s Restaurant & Bar

Celebration Cakes made to order.

Christenings, birthdays, weddings.

Call for details.

Open 7 days a week from 9am serving a wide range of home cooked meals and snacks, or treat yourself to a cup of tea or coffee with one of our homemade cakes.

Meals served from: Monday - Saturday, 9.00am - 7.30pm Sunday, 9.00am – 4.00pm Sunday Roast available 12.00pm - 4.00pm (Booking advisable). Fully licensed bar available.

Join us for Afternoon Tea

with a fine selection of homemade cakes and sandwiches.

Curry Night

Last Thursday of the month.

Served from 6:30pm, bookings only.

Tel: 01785 713631

Find us at Pencric Complex, Tildesley Close, Penkridge, ST19 5LH Find us on Facebook

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Penkridge Laughter Club Laughter Yoga was created in 1995 by a Mumbai doctor after he studied scientific research into the therapeutic benefits of laughter. However, unless you saw the Beeb’s “Real Exotic Marigold Hotel” or the highlights covered in “Gogglebox” earlier this year, you’d be forgiven for not being familiar with it.

With a title like “Laughter Yoga” it would be easy to think it involves postures or balancing on one leg while laughing but actually it combines simple laughter exercises with yogic breathing. Despite Laughter Clubs being around for over 20 years, it still largely unheard of in the UK. The good news is that there is now a regular Laughter Club in Penkridge.

Sal Robinson first experienced Laughter Yoga in 2014 and, after finding there were no local Laughter Clubs, qualified as a Laughter Yoga Teacher last year. The saying “Laughter is the best medicine” is not just an expression, there is extensive research

which shows the physiological and psychological benefits. To gain these benefits we need to laugh for a sustained period of 10-15 minutes (on average a person laughs for 3-5 seconds each time). The Penkridge Laughter Club encourages people to be more playful, have more fun and LAUGH!

Penkridge Laughter Club Meets 2nd and 4th Monday every month Peace Memorial Hall, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge 8pm to 9pm

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Our agency receives high numbers of child referrals from Local Authorities and we are actively looking for new people to come forward and care for local children, sibling groups, parent & child and teenagers in your area. With a huge national ‘Foster Care Fortnight’ campaign coming soon there has never been a better time to come forward, find out more and start your fostering journey with Park. Our dedicated team are here to help answer your questions, provide you with useful information about how to become a foster carer and offer free Skills to Foster training.

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If you have thought about fostering or are an existing foster carer who would like to change provider then we would love to hear from you. Call today on 0800 169 4552 alternatively email info@parkfostercare.com or visit www.parkfostercare.com

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What’s On...

Regular Events PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB

Penkridge bowling club

Every 3rd Monday of the month

every Tuesday

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.

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. photographic society 1st & 3rd tuesday of the month

penkridge pre school Every Mon, tues & thurs morning

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.

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 Every 2nd tuesday of the month

Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 715640. Learn more about growing your favourite plants.

WHEATON aston folk dance club 4th tuesday of the month

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.

2pm to 4pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre.

American Contra & traditional square dancing. From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton Aston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For further information contact Mike Whiting on 01952 812601.

STAFFORDSHIRE CORPS OF DRUMS

stay and play

Every wednesday

Monday Evenings

every tuesday

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.

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.

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.

bowls club every Monday

Acton art society

air cadets 2415 Penkridge Squadron

staffordshire shakespeare

every monday and thursday

every 3rd tuesday of the month

7:30pm-9:30pm at Grange Road HQ. 12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For more info contact Flt. Lt. Lee Sharples on 07932 258629 or email, oc.2415@aircadets.org

5:30pm - 6:30pm at Penkridge Library Are you interested in Shakespeare’s writing and life? Why not drop-in to this new monthly group. Suitable for ages 16+. Free admission. New members welcome – no need to book

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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.

every 3rd tuesday of the month

Chair based keep fit every wednesday

11am-12noon at Acton Trussell Community Centre. Come along and join in the fun with South Staffordshire AGE UK. £2 per session. First session free of charge. craft group alternate wednesdays

10am-12 noon at Penkridge Library.

Bring your own craft items that you are working on at home and finish them off while having a natter and a coffee. Free No need to book. Please contact the library on 01785 712916 for further information.

7:30pm-9:30pm at St. Luke’s School, New Penkridge Road, Cannock. Be part of a nationwide organisation, share fun and www.thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk

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Clubbercise Fitness Class Every Wednesday

6.30-7.30pm at Monckton Bar Penkridge, dancing in the dark with Glowsticks. All levels welcome, £5 per class which includes Glowsticks hire. For more info, call Nikki 07967 343728.

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

brewood singers

Every friday

Every thursday

10am-10:30am at Penkridge Library.

Songs and nursery rhymes suitable for babies and parents. Free admission. Term Time Only.

8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall.

Popular, forward looking, mixed choral group. For details on joining or bookings call Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.

BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB women’s institute

EVERY FRIDAY

Every 3rd thursday of the month

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.

7:45pm to 10pm at Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community Centre 01785 712676. Come along and join in. youth club Every thursday

6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.

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

chair based keep fit

every 2nd saturday of the month

Every thursday

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

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.

midlands chorale designated saturdays

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.

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

French Conversation

every saturday evening

Every Thursday

7:00pm prompt. At Pencric, Tildesley Close, Penkridge. New members welcome.

Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.

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

June 2016

June open day at charlotte hair saturday 4th june

Come along to Charlotte Hair’s open day 3pm-6pm at 1-2 Market Street, Penkridge and see the new salon and meet the staff. Free glass of prosseco on arrival, refreshments and exclusive offers. Not to be missed!

Bishops wood beer festival thursday 7th july-sunday 10th july

Join Bishops Wood Village Hall Beer festival to celebrate their 10th birthday!

There will be at least 20 casked beers & ciders plus bottles too. There is a full bar open on the Friday & Saturday. A raffle to win V Festival Tickets, beer, wine and more!

For full details, go to www.bishopswoodbeerfestival.co.uk Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations sunday 12th june

12pm-4pm at the Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. Family picnic and entertainment. Including magician, balloon modelling, face painting, punch & judy and more!

Live performance from Tutbury band!

Come and join in the celebration! Bar open 12 noon until 4pm.

Penkridge Church Fete Saturday 18th June

1pm-4pm at the Haling Dene Centre.

A full programme of events throughout the day, why not join in the fun! Including punch and judy shows, live music and demonstrations from local groups. An extra special close planned to close the afternoon of ‘Celebration’!

Bowman Antiques Fair 17th/18th/19th June

10am-5pm open each day. Wide selection of antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintage and retro finds. £5 adults, £3 concessions. www.antiquesfairs.com Penkridge FUN RUN Sunday 26th June

Race starts at 11am. Pre-registration closes at 10:15am. Fun day until 3pm at the Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. For details of online registration visit: https://www.facebook.com/penkridgert If you have an upcoming event you wish to feature in the July edition of The Penkridge Advertiser, feel free to send details in to us at, info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk no later than Monday 13th June.

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NHS Breast Screening in East Staffordshire The NHS Breast Screening Programme screens around 1.6 million women a year.

Women who are aged 50 to 70, who are registered with a South Staffordshire GP, are automatically invited for screening every three years, when their GP practice is being selected for screening. Women over the age of 70 are still eligible to be screened and can arrange this by contacting the South Staffordshire Breast Screening Service on 01785 886777.

Breast screening saves lives Over 19 million women have had breast screening in the UK since the Breast Screening Programme was set up in 1988. In this time, it has found more than 117,000 cancers, at an earlier stage, usually before a lady has symptoms.

The aim of screening is to find breast cancer at an early stage, when any changes in the breast would be too small to feel and when there is a good chance of successful treatment and full recovery.

What happens at the screening unit?

Screening is carried out by female staff, who take

mammograms (breast x-ray) to detect abnormalities.

The breasts are x-rayed one at a time. The breast is placed on the x-ray machine and gently but firmly compressed with a clear plate. Two x-rays are taken of each breast at different angles. Most women find the compression uncomfortable and occasionally it may be painful. However, the compression is necessary to ensure high quality mammograms. Any discomfort will be over with quickly.

The results of the mammogram will be sent to the lady and her GP within 2-3weeks. About 4 women in every 100 will be called back for further assessment. Out of these 4 women, 1 will be found to have cancer. The rest will not have cancer and will go back to having screening invitations every 3 years.

Ladies can find out more information about local screening by visiting our Facebook page ‘South Staffordshire Breast Screening Service’ www.facebook.com/SouthStaffordshireBreastScreeningService or the website, www.bscreen.org.uk/southstaffordshire

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This treatment is perfect for a boost when going out perhaps birthday, wedding anniversary, party or off on hols!

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What’s on in June 2016 at your local library in the South Staffordshire area Staffordshire libraries continue to reach out to

Codsall Library says Relax!

and services for June.

Do you want to learn how to stop worrying? Do you

Festival of Learning Taster Sessions

you like to improve your health and wellbeing?

their communities with a host of events, activities

Staffordshire Libraries and South Staffordshire

College have teamed up to offer a selection of taster sessions as part of the Festival of Learning.

Festival of Learning (previously Adult Learners’ Week) is a national celebration of lifelong learning, with

‘Have a Go’ learning events taking place during May and June.

If you do why not join qualified and experienced

meditation teacher Nick Wilkes every Friday 3:00pm 4:00pm. Just drop-in, no booking required.

FREE (suggested donation to teacher £4). For more information contact Codsall Library on (01902) 842764.

iPads, Tablets and Laptops and PC Computers

Whether you already love to learn, would like to have

Do you want to learn how to use one of these?

helping others learn, Festival of Learning is for you.

Come along to your local library at Perton, Brewood,

Penkridge Library

times and dates for our courses provided by your

a go and learn something new, or are involved in

Wombourne, Kinver and Penkridge and find out the

Adult Community Learning Tutor, Sudha Mistry from

Monday 6th June 2016

Staffordshire County Council.

14:30-16:30

throughout the year. We can help you learn how to

Tuesday 7th June 2016

compare prices, recipes, crafts, history, sport,

14:30-16:30

emails with photos to friends and family and keep

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The above sessions are FREE and materials are

Do you want to improve your skills further? Ask about

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To find out more about The Festival of Learning

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Wisteria

By Diarmuid Gavin Some stars arrive from the US with massive

on nitrogen feeds – this

limousines and demand (yes, Mariah Carey I’m

vigourous sappy green

entourages, travel in cavalcades of blacked out talking about you) litters of new born puppies to play with or possibly only blue M and M’s being removed from a bowl of confectionery.

will just lead to too much growth. Choose feeds

such as tomato that are higher in potash and a

balance dollop of well-

Why? Because they can and because they are

rotted manure every

stage can be delayed as their retinue of minders

roots well nourished and

perceived as being worth it. Their performance on

spring will help keep

and concert promoter try to coax them from their

protected.

forgiven.

Good blossoms are also the result of twice yearly

Wisteria is a bit like that. It shows an ugly side, it

really not that complicated. During late winter, cut

demanding attention, needing to be well fed and

takes place in August when buds are developing –

upon its first show and every year thereafter, its

development. It is also important at this time that

quite rightly revered and applauded.

are forming so keep an eye on its watering needs

dressing room. But once they begin to sing… all is

pruning regime. This can put people off but it’s

can be reluctant, stubborn, sitting there for years,

back hard to two or three buds. The second pruning

watered while refusing to reveal its beauty. But

by shortening leafy shoots, you will encourage bud

wondrous display of pink, lilac, white or purple are

the plant is not subject to drought when the buds

Seven years it can take to coax this performance

especially from July to September.

from straggly stems. But wisteria has earned its

The reward is the glorious long racemes of white,

the British garden. For drama, colour, and fragrance

June. The most popular is Wisteria sinensis, the

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fragrant mauve or lilac flowers blossom before its

pillars. So what are its requirements?

twines around supports in a clockwise direction and

Well, firstly it is not self-supporting - its stems need

Both have white forms ‘Alba’ but particularly against

something very solid as when it takes off, Wisteria

a better visual impact.

has space to grow and preferably in full sun for the

In short, wisteria will be the plant that keeps on

consider purchasing or training it as a self-

it loves. The seed pods, like Laburnum, are

place in the pantheon of must-have specimens for

pink, blue or mauve pea-like flowers in May and

in one package, nothing can beat Wisteria. It can

Chinese wisteria – this twines anti-clockwise and the

the eyes when draping walls, arches, pergolas and

leaves appear. The Japanese wisteria, W. floribunda,

a support to twine around. And this needs to be

can be rampant and very heavy. So plant where it

you will find blossoms and leaves at the same time. paler backgrounds, I think the purple varieties have

best blooms. If you have a smaller space, you could

giving…eventually. You have to provide it with what

supporting half standard.

poisonous so be careful if there are children around.

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Create some manner of support and it will reward new heights and impressing all who see it.

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Edwina Currie captivates guests at Hospice Ladies Luncheon 405 ladies enjoyed a wonderful afternoon in the

funds raised on the day’.

ladies luncheon. The event was an overwhelming

Since its beginnings as a

company of Edwina Currie at Katharine House Hospice’s success raising an estimted £6,500 for the hospice.

volunteer led Hospice at

Home service back in 1989 –

The Luncheon is one of the Hospice’s most popular

Katharine House has grown

light luncheon followed by a guest speaker. Edwina

care services for local people.

fundraising events and is attended by ladies who enjoy a

to provide a range of vital free

Currie entertained guests with her speech entitled “Lessons

Since 1989 the Hospice has

Learned from a lifetime in politics (and reality TV”).

provided care for over 10,000 patients and their families.

The luncheon took place on Thursday 12th May at the

Katharine House Hospice provides free care and support

Hixon Airfield Services and Barclays.

with a progressive illness. It relies upon the generosity of the

Lisa Carson, Events Fundraiser at Katharine House says:

run its range of vital services.

captivated the audience and gave wonderful support to the

For more information about hospice events, visit the website

the amount of money we raised. Special thanks go to our

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County Showground in Stafford and was sponsored by

for adults and their families across Mid-Staffordshire coping local community to help generate 75% of funds needed to

‘Edwina was charming, witty and very entertaining; she

Hospice. We were delighted by the fantastic attendance and

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Hay-Making Festival Saturday 25th June 2016 Did you know that on the western fringes of the village of Wheaton Aston is a rare and wonderful survival from medieval times? It is so special that it is protected by national law as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and warrants European protection as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The site comprises a series of nationally RARE lowland floodland meadows - 95% of which have disappeared, so you can see this is indeed a special place.

Its’ main claim to fame is that it is the most northerly habitat for the rare and beautiful SNAKESHEAD FRITILLARY. You may have them growing in your garden but it’s so special and fabulous to see them in the wild. ‘COUNTRYFILE’ viewers will have seen Emma Rothero, of the Floodplain Meadows Partnership on the 15th May at the Great North Meadow at Cricklade where somewhere round a MILLION fritillaries grow - this is a major habitat, also cared for by Natural England .The Mottey Meadows are smaller and more compact but definitely equally stunning and Emma and her colleagues are also very much involved in the life and management of our meadows.

This years’ fritillaries have died off now and the annual guided walks have taken place, but on 25th JUNE you will have the chance to see the meadows at their most SPECTACULAR. This is because as the fritillaries fade, the 250 varieties of traditional meadow plants and flowers take over. At first there are the ladysmocks and marsh marigolds, but these eventually recede amonst the taller growth that will become the summer haycrop.

By mid-June, the meadows reveal their full glory - tall and deep crimson burnet, ragged robin, knapweed and all the other traditional hay meadow varieties - a rare and wonderful survival. The hay crop that follows is still prized as it has been for hundreds of years. Horses were the main method of transport and hay was their ‘petrol’ and Wheaton Aston sweet tasting hay was famous and much in demand(it still is!!). On 25th JUNE, we will be holding our annual HAYMAKING FESTIVAL on Weate’s meadow (12pm-4:30pm).

Entry is free and you can park at St Mary’s School, where you can take a free tractor ride from the school or of course you can walk (follow the arrows!). You will have the opportunity to take part in guided walks through the meadows with Natural England’s senior

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reserves manager, Adam Dempsey and Tim Cowlishaw. The walks are £3 per adult, children free, but free all together, if you take out membership of the FRIENDS OF THE MOTTEY MEADOWS (SEE BELOW).

As well as the walks in the meadows we have numerous other goodies on offer which this year include wildlife displays (bats, hedgehog rescue, Staffs Wildlife Trust) birds of prey, ferret racing, scything displays, metal detector finds, coconut shy, Punch and Judy, sensory trail, face painting, raffle, delicious home-made cakes and other refreshments, strawberries and cream, ice cream van, Mr Sizzle burgers etc. All in all not to be missed!

Friends of the Mottey Meadows The group was formed 8 years ago to help Natural England raise awareness of this special place - not only in Wheaton Aston but the wider area. To repeat, this is a FRAGILE and SPECIAL place, recognised nationally and internationally as a rare and precious survivor from a bygone time.

Membership is £5 per person and £10 per family annually. On joining you will receive a badge, newsletters, visits to other reserves such as Aquala te(Shropshire) and Chartley Moss. We have planned a guided visit to the Stiperstones reserve, Autumn quiz and Christmas meal.

If you need further information on anything discussed in this article, please contact any of the following:Wes Weate on 01785840826 or email, chris.weate@btopenworld.com Phil Elson on 01785841657 Ruth Green on 01785840054 Look forward to seeing you all on 25th June!

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Thieves don’t want to draw attention to what they’re doing so consider installing movement activated security lights at the front and back of your property.

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Votes ‘Remain’

Wolgarston High School Wolgarston High School has voted to ‘Remain’ in the EU. 58% of the 532 votes cast supported the UK’s continuing membership of the European Union. 40% voted ‘Leave’ with 2% still undecided.

From Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th of May Wolgarston High School turned its library into a polling station at break time for staff and students to take part in its mock European Referendum. Sixth Form students George Brown and Charlie Knight helped Miss Roberts (Learning Resources Centre Administrator) and Mr Paulauskas (Head of Alps and Teacher of History) with the running of the school’s polling station. “It was a fantastic experience helping to organise this, with the extraordinary help of Miss Roberts,” said George Brown (Year 12 student), “From taking part in this I have learnt so many new things about the European Union and how to organise an event.”

“I think it is very important for us as students to learn about politics and understand the power of the voting system,” said Charlie Knight (Year 13 student) “The

previous 2010 mock General Election that I was able to vote in at school has inspired me to apply to Lancaster University to study politics.”

“We are delighted that our students became so engaged with the issues. We are now very interested to see how our results will compare with the national vote in June,” said Mr Tapp (Headteacher).

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