The Penkridge Advertiser - October 2018

Penkridge Advertiser

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OCTOBER 2018

Including Brewood, Wheaton Aston, Bishops Wood, Lapley, Acton Trussell, Pillaton, Shoal Hill and Huntington

BONFIRE NIGHT The Swan at

Friday 2nd November

Pub is open from 5:00pm • Bonfire will be lit at 7:30pm Firework Display set to music 8:00pm • Outside Bar & BBQ • Band Tickets £5.00 per person (under 5’s FREE) 1

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Contents Penkridge Man Shortlisted for Top Award

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Recipe of the Month - Chinese Roast Pork

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Has Your Double Glazing Steamed Up?

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New Attractions For The Children’s Market

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The WI of Penkridge - Recent Updates

Using A Mobile Whilst Driving

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How Much Is Your Vision Worth?

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Sudoku Corner

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Forthcoming Events at Chillington Hall

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Empire Kitchens & Appliances

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What’s On

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Why Choose Mya Home?

Church Eaton Primary School Budding Artists Children Invited To Community Arts Project

Cannock Wins The Croquet

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Campaign Against West Midlands Interchange

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The Chase Halloween Party

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Charles Dickets Comes To Mitton Manor

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Chinese Fire Cupping

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Lapley Trefoil Guild Celebrate 75 Years

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What’s On At Your Local Library

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MASE 2018 Celebrity Charity Football Match

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McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus

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Codsall Christmas Fair 2018

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Penkridge Sports & Recreation Centre

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Simple Crossword

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Applicants Sought For Independent Scrutiny Panel

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Pumpkin Crop Doubles for PYO

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Cannock & District Ladies Probus

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Ironman Challenge Raising Funds for MASE

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South Staffordshire Leisure Free One Day Pass

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Useful Numbers

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Advertising enquiries Lisa Cuthbert - Sales Manager Tel: 01785 318619 Email: info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk

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

Follow us on twitter: @penkadvertiser Like our Facebook page: The Penkridge Advertiser The November edition of The Penkridge Advertiser will be distributed during the last week of October to 5,500 homes and businesses in Penkridge & surrounding areas.

If you wish to place an advert or editorial feature, please ensure copy is submitted to us no later than 10/10/2018.

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The Penkridge Advertiser welcomes contributions from local voluntary groups, charities and sports teams.

If you have news of an event, or other information that you want to share, we’ll help spread the word by promoting the great work that you do.

To find out more about our FREE support to good causes then call us now on 01785 318619 or email us at info@thepenkridgeadvertiser.co.uk We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in The Penkridge Advertiser magazine, and whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibilty for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert.

All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Any reproduction of any material is forbidden without the written consent of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibilty for views expressed by contributors, or the accuracy of claims made by advertisers.

Don’t forget to recycle this magazine!

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MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL,

BONFIRE & FIREWORKS at Pillaton Hall Farm featuring

‘as seen at Warwick Castle’

Saturday 3rd November 2018 | 3pm - 9pm 4.00pm – Live Band – 100% Proof 4.30pm – Scott the Magician 5.00pm – The Knights of Middle England (as seen at Warwick Castle) Jousting Tournament 6.00pm – Peter Taunton the Town Crier

Tickets can be purchased online https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medieval-festival-bonfire-fireworks-tickets-43702394037 or by calling in person at the campsite reception/shop.

Ticket prices: £10 – Adult ticket

(the Make A Guy competition winner will be announced)

£5 – Child’s ticket (3-16 years)

6.30pm – Bonfire to be lit

£1 – Infant ticket (under 3)

7.00pm – Fireworks

£25 – Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children)

7.30pm – Live Band – 100% Proof

Free parking.

Plus DJ Dano, heated marquees, children’s fair rides, food stalls, licensed bars, side stalls and much more.

No dogs/pets allowed.

Please note that these times may be subject to change

Children who wish to enter the Make A Guy competition need to take their ‘guy’ to the event marquee no later than 5.00pm and complete an entry form.

Please note that you are not permitted to bring your own fireworks, sparklers or alcohol into the event. Bag and pushchair searches will be in operation

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Penkridge Man Shortlisted F O R TO P AWA R D

Harry Turner, Chair of Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust commented, “We are delighted that Mark has made the shortlist for Chief Executive of the Year. This is testament to the hard work and open culture he has created during his time with us. He is a true ambassador for the NHS and always puts the needs of our staff, patients and carers first. We don’t think this award could go to a more deserving Chief Executive.”

Local Penkridge resident and former pupil of Wolgarston High School, Mark Axcell, who is Chief Executive at Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust has been shortlisted for a prestigious leadership award.

Mark, who has worked in the NHS for 26 years, is one of the finalists shortlisted in the Chief Executive of the Year category for this year’s Health Service Journal Awards.

With a background in finance, Mark has worked across all sectors in the NHS including mental health, acute and commissioning.

Since taking up the post of Chief Executive, Mark has had a significant impact on the Trust. He has driven the Trust towards higher and higher standards of service quality, and brought new services into the Black Country. We’ve also seen a marked improvement in staff satisfaction which has resulted in the Trust consistently receiving top scores in the annual NHS Staff Survey.

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Mark AxcelI commented, “I am completely overwhelmed and humbled to have been nominated and indeed shortlisted for such a prestigious award especially during a milestone year for the NHS. Throughout my time so far as Chief Executive of Dudley and Walsall Mental Health I have been driven by a desire to not only make a difference to patient care but also to the working lives of our staff, as they are the ones who make the organisation what it is, which is a truly great place to work.”

The winner will be announced on 21st November at the awards ceremony in London.

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Small School Big Results

Is your child starting school in September 2019?

Come and see what we can offer at St Leonards C.E (VC) First School, Dunston Places available in our current Nursery and Reception class Before & After School Clubs available

School Open Day Tuesday 16th October 2018 Tours at 9.30am & 2pm To book on a tour call or email the school office, details below

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OF PENKRIDGE Although a lovely garden is relaxing and enjoyable – getting it that way can be bad for your health! Slipped discs, twice, from lifting boulders and digging through tons of soil made life far more difficult, not to mention the devastating floods caused by a nearby building site blocking the stream! In 1 year there were 87000 people treated for garden related accidents in the local hospital; mostly sprains and strains but some broken bones and nasty cuts. The cause of most accidents – flower pots!

Lifting big heavy clay pots, carrying them so you can’t see where you are going and tripping (probably over the rake!) – causes more injuries than all the others put together!

On 6th September our bi-monthly lunch club headed out to The Bell at Haughton. Everyone enjoyed their delicious meals, the scampi and roast of the day being the most popular; the staff are very helpful and friendly making the whole visit a great success.

For our meeting on Monday 3rd September there was a competition to bring in “A single flower”. The competition was linked to the topic of the speakers for the evening, entitled “Gardening Mishaps and Disasters!” given by Graham and Judy White, members of the National Garden Scheme and creators of Woodleighton Grove Karibu Garden.

Through slides and commentary we were led through the development of their 1/3 acre site from wild and weedy to a spectacular landscaped haven. However, as Graham pointed out, it was not all plain sailing!

There were many positive aspects to all the hard work, not least having 3 very helpful sons with a keen sense of adventure, demonstrated by scaling huge trees to prune massive branches, wielding a pickaxe and painting fencing – although the last job took a little longer than expected as it was not so exciting!

Graham’s amusing talk was concluded with a 3 minute video walk through of the finished garden. Well worth a visit!

The “single flower” competition was won by Gail Renton; a beautiful rose.

The next meeting in the Methodist Church Hall will be on October 1st when we will be looking at coping with our stress levels! New members and visitors are always welcome!

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Why Choose Mya Home?

When we opened Mya our vision was clear, quite simply to draw on our years of experience in the industry and deliver the best in quality furniture backed up by great customer service while maintaining outstanding value for money.

Mya has been born out of bringing together a small team with over 50 years combined experience in design, installation, manufacturing and customer service, committing to a business blue print that will meet customers’ requirements, expectations and value for money.

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At Mya whether you want a new kitchen, bedroom, windows, doors we have set up our business to offer you choice, as manufacturers we are not licenced to certain brands or styles so we can offer you as

much of a selection as possible while obtaining the best prices offering you as such a concierge service.

As manufacturers not only have you cut out the middle man but you don’t need a room to fit our furniture, our furniture is designed and manufactured to fit your room giving us flexibility to obtain the best in aesthetics, ergonomics, quality and price.

Whichever of our products you are interested in, from the moment you visit our showroom or we visit your property you will be seen by a member of staff with over 25 years’ experience within that field, we will listen to your wish list and advise and do as many designs and quotes you require, with the flexibility we offer we will try and achieve as much if not all of your wish list all of which is Free and no obligation.

We offer a supply only or recommended installer service which covers all aspects of work from building work, plumbing, electrics, tiling etc etc all of which is project managed by a designated member off our staff to give you one point of contact, peace of mind ensuring everything goes as smoothly as possible.

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Church Eaton Primary School BUDDING ARTISTS

Just before this scorcher of a Summer holidays, pupils of Church Eaton Primary school entered the local Blymill Art competition and won many prizes! The task was to create a piece of artwork that depicted Summer. There were three categories; 4-6 year olds, 7-9 year olds, 9-11 year olds. We won first second and third in the youngest and oldest categories and placed second in the middle category.

Well done to Lola, Lucy, Emily, Rosa, Hannah, Bella and Kai with their beautiful and colourful creations!

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family values. The school offers the option of wrap-around care for Nursery pupils. There is also a before and after school club on-site which is invaluable for working parents.

Church Eaton Primary School enjoys excellent facilities including an expansive, well maintained playing field and a beautiful dipping pond. With an adventure playground to keep the older children busy recreationally, for the younger children, there is a modern multi-surface playground.

There are a number of Open Mornings coming up over the next few weeks for prospective pupils/ parents to come and visit the school. Please visit the school website for the latest dates.

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CHILDREN INVITED TO TAKE PART IN COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT… Kate Kingsley from Penkridge Market said: “We are delighted that the Arts Project are able to attend our Children’s Market on the 30th September. It is such a fantastic idea and we really hope that lots of people will come and get involved. I can’t wait to see the final display at the Methodist Church and think it will be a great attraction for both local people and people visiting the area.”

The Children’s Market will run from 10am to 3pm, with free admission for children and £2 for adults.

Penkridge Market near Stafford, would like to invite children to come and take part in the Penkridge Poppies Community Arts Project at their event on Sunday the 30th September. The community project has been set up to mark the 100 year anniversary of Armistice Day, with the aim of creating Penkridge’s own version of the Tower of London display, ‘Fields of Blood’.

People are being encouraged to come and get involved in the project and help make the poppies, which will then be arranged down the front of the Methodist Church building and onto the pavement below, in time for Armistice Day in November.

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The Market will be entirely dedicated to children, with over 70 stall holders expected, selling everything from nearly new children’s clothes to toys and handmade crafts. The majority of stalls will be undercover in the indoor market, making it a great day out whatever the weather.

There will also be plenty of activities to keep the children amused, including a petting farm, fire engine, bouncy castle and a fun fair.

If you would like to find out more about the community arts project, you can find them on Facebook at ‘Penkridge Poppies’.

Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is easily accessible from Junction 12 of the M6 and is only 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock and 10 miles from Wolverhampton (postcode ST19 5AP).

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Empire is Cannock’s new one stop Kitchen and Appliance shop. Launched last year by Phil Cox, his wife and 2 children, Empire really is a family run business. Their brand new kitchen showroom has just opened. Selling brands such as Laura Ashley, Milano and Linear by Symphony, Empire is able to meet the needs of their customers, whatever their budget. They offer a free design and fit service as well as a removal and fitting service. The brand new kitchens compliment

their huge range of appliances which include brands such as Smeg, Stoves, Belling, Hotpoint, Hoover, Neff and De Dietrich. But buying locally doesn’t mean you have to pay more as Phil explains ‘we can confidently say our service, quality and prices won’t be beaten’. So if you’re looking to upgrade your home, whether it’s a new kettle, range cooker or kitchen, pop into Empire Kitchens & Appliances for a personal and professional service.

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CANNOCK WINS THE CROQUET FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR The win is the 3 year in a row that the Cannock club has won this competition which forms part of the Rotary District summer sports programme Following the game the trophy was presented to the Cannock club sports officer and team Captain Jacko Page by Simon Simms District Sports officer. In presenting the trophy Simon thanked both teams for a very sporting and entertaining final and congratulated Cannock on their win.

Jacko Page thanked the Rotary Club of Wellington “for an excellent game which was played in a sporting manner in the true spirit of Rotary. He stated that the win was a club effort he thanked his winning team and also those members who had played in some of the earlier rounds but were unavailable for the final” In the Rotary District 1210 Croquet final played at Shrewsbury Croquet club on Wednesday 29th August 2018 Cannock Rotary club beat the Rotary club of Wellington 4-2 in a hard fought match.

Following the game the teams joined together for a meal at a local restaurant to celebrate the completion of this 2018 Croquet competition.

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CHINESE FIRE CUPPING Cupping is a traditional Chinese therapy that has been used to treat illnesses and imbalances for over 2,500 years. Modern methods of cupping use mechanical devices to create the suction. The more traditional method, however creates suction by applying heat to the cup from a lighted candle – hence the name “fire cupping”. It is a safe alternative to acupuncture and is painless.

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WHAT’S ON IN OCTOBER AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY J.R.R Tolkien in Staffordshire 1915 – 1918 touring exhibition returns to Penkridge Library

Penkridge Library braced for a night of Terrifying Tales this October

An exciting touring exhibition, organised by The Haywood Society, supported by the Staffordshire Libraries and Arts Service and the Museum of Cannock Chase and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund will be at Penkridge Library from Tuesday 16th October to Saturday 1st December The exhibition, which has already attracted over 250,000 visitors since launch in March 2016, focuses on the time that Tolkien spent in Staffordshire during the First World War highlighting the story for local residents, school groups, visitors to the county and interested groups such as The Tolkien Society and Tolkien scholars and enthusiasts.

Become a Dementia Friend for World Mental Health Day Libraries in South Staffordshire are teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Society and the network of Dementia Friends Champions to offer Dementia Friends information sessions at 2 libraries during October.

Dementia Friends Information Sessions are run by volunteer Dementia Friends Champions, who are trained and supported by Alzheimer’s Society. Each Information Session lasts around one hour. You will learn more about dementia and how you can help to create dementia friendly communities. From telling friends about Dementia Friends to visiting someone you know living with dementia, every action counts.

Thursday 11 October / 2.30 – 4.30pm.

Visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk and click attend an info session Please note: sessions are suitable for 18+ only

Acclaimed author A.G Smith whose new play ‘The Walpurgisnacht Hauntings’ is about to open in London and Birmingham, will be appearing for one night only at Penkridge Library to read one of his bone-rattling ghost stories.

“Be warned, you will jump out of your seat.”

Tuesday 23rd October / 7.00pm Tickets: £4.00 (£3.50 for Penkridge Librarby members) A.G Smith’s reading starts at 7.15pm (doors open at 7:00pm) and includes an interval with refreshments.

Tickets available from Penkridge Library or you can telephone: 0300 111 8000 and reserve your seat.

Booking is ESSENTIAL

Tolkien Trail—Great Haywood—A 10 mile walk in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien tour from local historian David Robbie The walk focus on Staffordshire’s J.R.R. Tolkien connection, but also offer lots of other local history interest, great Staffordshire views and are a fantastic way to stay healthy and enjoy Staffordshire’s cultural and rural environment.

Sunday 21st October—Meet at Brocton Coppice Car Park at 9:30am (Departing at 10am) £2.00 per person (Includes a guided tour of Great Haywood with special access to some locations) Approx. 6 hours including breaks. Bring a packed lunch and wear sensible footwear and clothing.

Please contact Penkridge information or to book a place

Come and meet Beacon Centre for the Blind Penkridge Library – Wednesday 10th October- 10:3013:00 (and then 2nd Wednesday of every month)

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Penkridge Library is getting ready to celebrate Halloween early with an evening of spine-tingling tales.

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

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Join us for our upcoming Discovery Day, due to be held at The Acton Suite, The Moat House, Acton Trussell, Stafford, ST17 0RJ on Wednesday 7th November at 2pm.

Our specialist team will be on hand to answer all your questions and discuss exactly how we can help you live your retirement to the full and discuss what extra assistance we can offer you. Guide prices will be released and you will have the opportunity to speak to a member of the sales team who will be able to record your plot preferences. Friends and family are welcome. Car parking is available at the venue. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

Please call 0800 882 1600 to book your place today.

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MCCARTHY & STONE RETIREMENT LIVING PLUS M C C A RT H Y A N D S TO N E ’ S R E T I R E M E N T L I V I N G P L U S D E V E LO P M E N T S O F F E R H O M E O W N E R S T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y T O D O W N S I Z E A N D M A I N TA I N A N A C T I V E , I N D E P E N D E N T LIFESTYLE, SURROUNDED BY LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS.

McCarthy and Stone’s Retirement Living Plus developments offer homeowners the opportunity to downsize and maintain an active, independent lifestyle, surrounded by like-minded individuals.

The Stafford development will consist of 64 one and two bedroom apartments, a stunning homeowners’ lounge, ideal for socialising with friends; beautifully landscaped gardens in which to relax; and a convenient guest suite should homeowners have friends or relatives to stay.

The development will also benefit from its very own Estates Management team on-site; while a security entrance system and emergency call points will provide added peace-of-mind for homeowners and their families.

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The development will also feature its very own bistro which prepares freshly cooked meals, and tailored domestic support and assistance packages are available to help homeowners manage their day-to day-lives. Construction in Stafford has begun and reservations are expected to be taken from Spring 2019.

More than nine out of ten customers would recommend McCarthy and Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation for 13 years’ running. McCarthy and Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this accolade, which is every year the awards have been run.

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

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

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

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APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR INDEPENDENT SCRUTINY PANEL Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

ETAP sit as a panel and meet regularly to examine the work of the police and fire. The rigour and scrutiny previously brought by ETAP has received national recognition.

Mr Ellis said: ‘Honest and independent scrutiny by the public is crucial as we strive to set the bar higher in policing and fire. This is about being open and transparent so that public confidence improves throughout our services. ETAP has used its wideranging and rigorous powers to scrutinise to make sure decisions made are correct and in the best interests of the public. We’re looking for more members of the public from the north of the county, especially those with financial expertise.’

WOULD you like to help scrutinise and examine policing and the fire service in Staffordshire?

Now’s your chance. The Ethics, Transparency and Audit Panel (ETAP) was launched by Matthew Ellis, the Staffordshire Commissioner Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime, with the aim of being the most open, transparent and independent means of scrutinising the county’s police.

With policing constantly evolving to reflect societal changes, there remains a need for critical analysis and the need to drive performance. And the forthcoming ETAP schedule will be extended to include scrutiny of fire, after Mr Ellis recently assumed governance of

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Appointments are made for a minimum of two years with work on ETAP taking up to three days per month.

Appropriate remuneration is available for the right candidate.

Applicants must be based in Staffordshire or Stoke-onTrent.

People across the county are being invited to apply to join the independent panel - with ETAP particularly keen to hear from qualified accountants to help with the scrutiny of public finances.

For more details, please contact Jean Cass on 01785 232453 or on jean.cass@staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk

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Many members could be seen hurriedly applying their lipstick and combing their hair, following a meal at the Chase Golf Club, in preparation for the camera! Channel 5 had come to Probus to film our speaker Joan Lockley as she gave a talk on the West Midlands Hedgehog Rescue Centre.

Joan is known as the “hedgehog lady” as she has looked after some 7,000 hedgehogs and hoglets over the years at her ‘hogspital’/’hosprickle’! She gave an informative presentation with photographs explaining the life of hedgehogs, and how we can help in preserving their habitat which has been so devasted over recent years. Some 36 million hedgehogs have declined to just 1 million with the loss of hedges on agricultural land and gardens, and the use of pesticides and chemicals.

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A ripple of excitement went through the audience when Joan dipped into a box and bought out ‘Mr Prickle’ a tame hedgehog who calmly took to being passed around and stroked.

We are now waiting impatiently for the Channel 5 documentary on animal sanctuaries to be screened to try and pick ourselves out in the background!

The next meeting will celebrate the 25th Silver Anniversary on October 4th, 2018. The speaker will be E.K. Gilkes “Odes of Life and Laughter.”

Meetings are held at The Chase Golf and Country Club on the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon.

Guests and prospective new members are welcome.

For further information contact membership secretary 07801 370935 and www.probusonline.org

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Sunday 2nd December 2018 | 11am Start Market Street, Penkridge 1 Mile ‘Dash’ Dressed as Santa | £5 Entry inc Suit Signed certificate from Santa for all finishers

WANT TO TAKE PART? Just get in touch to order SUITS! Email: santa-dash@outlook.com Mobile: 07930 501579 Facebook Page: ‘Penkridge Round Table’ Suits are available to buy at Kaffeine Coffee Shop, Market Street, Penkridge, ST19 5DH

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Suit sizes available: - Adult (12yrs +) - Large Child (8-12yrs) - Small Child (6-8yrs)

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Chinese Roast Pork W I T H V E G E TA B L E F R I E D R I C E MEALS IN MINUTES Lean and tender pork fillet (also called tenderloin) is a great cut of meat for family suppers as it cooks fairy quickly and slices beautifully.

SERVES 4 | READY IN 1HR30

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

500g pork fillet (also called pork tenderloin)

Place the pork in a shallow dish. Mix together the hoi sin sauce and 1 tbsp of the soy sauce and spread over the pork fillet. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

Remove from the fridge and stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200ยบ/Fan 180ยบ/Gas Mark 6

3 tbsp hoi sin sauce 3 tbsp soy sauce 225g easy cook long grain rice 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 carrots, peeled and diced 1/2 red pepper, deseeded and diced 6 spring onions, trimmed and chopped 4 tbsp tinned sweetcorn, drained 50g frozen peas, thawed 1 large egg, beaten

Place the pork fillet on a rack sat over a roasting tin. Pour 500ml water in the base of the tin. Roast for 35 minutes. Cover with foil and leave to rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile cook the rice in boiling salted water until tender and drain. Heat the oil in a large wok and fry the carrots for 5 minutes.

Add the pepper, spring onions, peas and sweetcorn and cook for a further 3 minutes.

Stir in the cooked rice and beaten egg and cook over a high heat, stirring all the time, for 2 minutes or until the rice is piping hot and the egg has set. Stir in the remaining soy sauce and season with black pepper. Use a sharp knife to slice the pork fillet and serve with the hot vegetable rice.

Top Tip: You can add a bit of extra heat to the marinade with a finely chopped red chilli pepper or a few crushed dried chilli flakes.

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FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATIONS

WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH 7.30PM

MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER/7.30PM

Further details will be revealed shortly. Meanwhile, you may wish to put this Codsall Community Arts Festival event into your diaries.

THEME: ‘ELVIS - QUITE INTERESTING’

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For a relaxing evening watching flower arranging demonstrations (usually 5) done

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£5 payable at the door Raffle tickets 50p each - prizes are the demonstrator’s arrangements.

Light Refreshments Floristry Sales Table Cake Sales Codsall Community Arts Festival

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New Attractions

FOR CHILDREN’S MARKET PENKRIDGE MARKET HAVE ANNOUNCED TODAY THEY HAVE BOOKED SEVERAL NEW ATTRACTIONS FOR THEIR CHILDREN’S MARKET. EVERYTHING FROM A FIRE ENGINE TO INFLATABLE SOFT-PLAY, SAND ART TO DIDDI DANCING, THERE WILL BE SOMETHING THERE TO KEEP ALL AGES ENTERTAINED. Penkridge Market have announced today they have booked several new attractions for their Children’s Market on the 30th September. Everything from a fire engine to inflatable soft-play, sand art to Diddi Dancing, there will be something there to keep all ages entertained.

The Market, which will be entirely dedicated to children, will have a host of activities, including a petting farm, fairground rides and children’s crafts.

For the more adventurous, there will be an ‘Emergency Services Corner’ with Penkridge Fire Service visiting with a Fire Engine, plus The Penkridge First Responders will be attending with a response car.

Roger Dennis will also be bringing his model land rover along and if the children still have lots of energy to burn, there will be a bouncy castle, slide and fun fair.

The event will run from 10am to 3pm, and with free admission for children and only £2 for adults, it’s a fantastic day out for all the family.

Kate Kingsley, who was the brain child behind the event said: “The Children’s Market has proved so popular, since we started it in April last year, that we now want to keep growing and improving it. We’ve had such positive feedback from both the parents and children that we have decided to hold it twice a year, in April and September. I am really keen to give people what they want and involve them as much as possible, so we have done things such as asking people to vote on our Facebook page as to which children’s characters they would like to see at the event.”

There will be a free craft area, where children can have a go at making their own puppets to use in the Market’s very own puppet theatre. The ‘Farm on Wheels’ will also have lots of animals to meet and rabbits to cuddle.

Erica Scriven from Toddler Sense Stafford, will be doing toddler sense demonstrations and there will also be Diddi Dance taster sessions.

Over 70 stall holders are expected at the event, selling everything from nearly new children’s clothes to toys and handmade crafts. The majority of stalls will be undercover in the indoor market, making it a great day out whatever the weather.

If you would like to attend the event, Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is easily accessible from Junction 12 of the M6 and is only 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock and 10 miles from Wolverhampton (postcode ST19 5AP).

For further information please telephone: 01785 714221 or log onto the website: www. penkridgemarket.co.uk

And Kate has certainly thought of everything to keep the children amused. There will be a children’s entertainer on hand to ensure the children are constantly captivated, with magic tricks, balloon modelling and Punch and Judy shows.

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USING A MOBILE PHONE WHILST DRIVING It is an offence to use a hand-held mobile phone/ device whilst driving or while stopped with the engine on. New legislation came into force on 1st March 2017 which made significant changes to the penalties faced by motorists who use their mobile phones/devices whilst driving.

Under the new legislation offenders will receive six penalty points and a fine of £200. Motorists caught driving using a hand-held mobile phone/device will no longer be offered the opportunity to go on a driver awareness course.

Motorists are advised to follow the below dos and don’ts: DO Use a hands free kit for all mobile phone calls. This means you will only need to press a single button either on the steering wheel if it is connected by Bluetooth to the vehicle or on an earpiece and then your hands can remain on the wheel for the most amount of time.

Pull over in a safe place and turn your engine off if you need to make a call, consult your phone or make alterations to your Sat-Nav route. It is not safe to try to do any of this whilst driving as it affects your ability to concentrate on the road and endangers those around you.

DON’T Use your phone on loud speaker - you will still need to answer the call and handle your phone which means you are not concentrating fully on the road ahead.

Have any contact with your phone whilst the engine is running. The safest bet is to leave it in your pocket and deal with any calls or messages when you arrive at your destination.

Use your phone whilst stationary in traffic or at traffic lights. Although the vehicle has stopped it is a live environment and you will be expected to keep up with the flow of traffic and remain alert. Using your phone means you are not looking at what is happening around you and may cause disruption or an accident.

Visit www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/7099/ FAQs---using-a-mobile-phone-whilst-driving for further information

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Forthcoming Events Autumn Walk

Sunday 14th October A guided walk of approximately 3 miles through our ancient woodlands which will be turning into a kaleidoscope of colour.

Refreshments available.

Walk starts at 2pm prompt.

Adults £5, Children £2.50, dogs welcome on leads.

at Chillington Hall

Christmas Fayre Wednesday 21st November

A wide variety of indoor stalls with something for everyone.

A fantastic chance to start your Christmas shopping, support small local businesses & warm yourself on our roaring open fires.

10am-2pm. £5 entry which includes a hot drink and a mince pie.

Christmas Candlelight Tours 12th/13th December

A wonderful opportunity to come for a tour of the Hall by candlelight to admire it dressed in its festive finery. We finish the tour with mince pies & mulled wine around the Christmas tree and listen to local school children sing us some traditional Christmas carols. £15pp (Booking & payment required in advance)

For more details contact us: Tel: 01902 850236 Email: office@chillingtonhall.co.uk Chillington Hall, Port Lane, Brewood, WV8 1RE www.chillingtonhall.co.uk

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PENKRIDGE FLOWER CLUB

PENKRIDGE WOMEN’S WI

GARDENING CLUB

EVERY 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH

EVERY 1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

EVERY 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

7:30pm start at the Peace Memorial Hall,

7:30pm start at the Methodist Church Hall,

Evening meetings 8.00pm to 10.00pm at

Penkridge. Professional NAFAS

Penkridge. New members and visitors

Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay

Demonstrators doing 5 floral

welcome. For more information contact

Community Centre 01785 715640. Learn

arrangements. Sales Table & Raffle. Light

Sandra on 01785 712468.

more about growing your favourite plants.

and Visitors very welcome. Call Margaret,

WHIST DRIVE

WHEATON ASTON FOLK

01785 712113 or Marie, 01785 715445.

EVERY MONDAY (NO BANK HOLIDAYS)

DANCE CLUB

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

4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

PENKRIDGE CARERS CAFÉ

more info ring Barbara on 01785 840498

American Contra & traditional square

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

or 07971 310463.

dancing. From 8pm - 10pm at Wheaton

Refreshments. Entrance £5. New Members

10:30am–12:30pm at the Haling Dene

Aston Village Hall (ST19 9NP). For further

Centre, Penkridge. Carers who are

PENKRIDGE ST JOHN AMBULANCE

information contact Mike Whiting on

supporting someone living with any long

ALL GROUPS MEET ON MONDAYS

01952 812601.

term illness or condition are most welcome

Badgers - 7 to 10 year olds

to join CASS at our support group to gain

Cadets - 10 to 18 year olds

STAY AND PLAY

information and advice on an array of caring

Adults 18+

EVERY TUESDAY

topics. Carers and their cared for can also

For more information about joining phone

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

enjoy entertainment, craft and fun

Pet Hughes on 01785714843 or email

Playgroup, Dunston. £2 per week. Including

activities during the café. Please call 01785

sja.org.uk with subject volunteering.

a drink and snack for both parent and

222365 for more details.

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

welcome, mums, dads, grand parents or

CASS CARERS CAFÉ

EVERY OTHER MONDAY

childminders. For info call 07870 467360.

LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH

at The Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge.

(EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS)

Speakers, holidays, day trips, lunches,

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

summer teas and various other events

EVERY TUESDAY

Carers are encouraged to come and

throughout the year. Come and join us!

10am at Penkridge Methodist Church.

socialise with others in a similar situation,

For more details contact Mrs V Jackson on

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

enjoy entertainment and engage in

01785 840256.

and moove! Book online at

information and advice sessions. Please

MOO MUSIC

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

CASS The Carers Association on call 01785

AIR CADETS 2415 PENKRIDGE

222365 for more information.

SQUADRON

details call Hannah on 07527 723948.

EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY

PENKRIDGE RAINBOW CLUB

PENKRIDGE SCOUT GROUP

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

AT SCOUT HUT, GOOD STATION LANE

12-17 years, boys and girls welcome. For

Carer, Baby & Toddler Group.

BEAVERS

more info contact 07397 013407 or email,

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

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

2415@aircadets.org

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

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

PINFOLD PINK

Find us on facebook, Penkridge Rainbow

beavers@penkridgescouts.org.uk

EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

Group.

CUBS

From 4.30pm at Penkridge Fire Station.

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

Breast Cancer Support. For further details

PENKRIDGE PARKINSONS

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

contact Jan on 01785 711124.

UK SUPPORT GROUP 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

768892 / Tricia Adams or email mowhawkcubs@penkridgescouts.org.uk

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

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

SCOUTS

1ST & 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

Centre, Penkridge. Meetings on the 4th

Tuesdays 7:15pm–9pm. (For boys and

Penkridge & Acton Trussell Photographic

wednesday of the month with the

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

Society. Evening meetings 8pm to 10pm at

exception of August and December. Re-

896060 / Lorna Smith or email

Acton Trussell, Bednall & Teddesley Hay

freshments provided. Come along

scouts@penkridgescouts.org.uk

Community Centre 01785 713839. Learn

and meet us.

how to master you digital cameras and take great photos.

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ACTON ART SOCIETY

BREWOOD SINGERS

PACE 2000

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

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

8pm onward at Brewood Jubilee Hall.

Anyone interested should turn up between

Bednall and Teddesley Hay Community

Popular, forward looking, mixed choral

1pm and 1:15pm at the Haling Dene

Centre 01785 714469 or 01889 586289.

group. For details on joining or bookings call

Centre Room 16 (opposite main door). Pace

Learn how to draw and paint – just come

Pat Mumford on 01902 850377.

2000 continues to provide a good

along. Some materials can be supplied.

Friday afternoon for the over 50’s.

CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT

Including 45 mins of exercise and a 45 min

CHAIR BASED KEEP FIT

EVERY THURSDAY

talk/demonstration followed by 30 mins

EVERY WEDNESDAY

For over 50’s. 10am - 11am at the

refreshments and chat. We are a very

11am-12noon at Acton Trussell

Methodist Church, Penkridge. £2.00 per

friendly group and welcome men and

Community Centre. Come along and join in

session. Help loosen your joints, to keep you

women to our organisation from all the

the fun with South Staffordshire AGE UK.

active, healthy and feeling good. First lesson

local areas.

£2 per session. First session free of charge.

FREE. For more information contact Susan on 01785 788472.

NEW COMPANIONS CLUB

SOCIETY OF RECORDER PLAYERS SOUTH STAFFS BRANCH

EVERY WEDNESDAY

CANNOCK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

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

EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

2:30pm-5pm at Penkridge Methodist

Run by volunteers from local churches.

10.30am at St. Luke’s Church Hall,

Church Hall. New members and visitors

Open to any age group. We offer tea/

Cannock. Meetings will usually include a

welcome. For information contact Alyson

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

speaker or demonstrator. W.I. provides

Lewin on 01785 716957 or

jigsaws, rummikub and the occasional

educational opportunities, and the chance

alysonlewin712@btinternet.com

musical or bingo afternoon. All welcome.

to try and develop new skills and crafts.

For more details, call Liz on 07779 405321.

A link with Staffordshire Federation

MIDLANDS CHORALE

provides further activities like craft fairs

DESIGNATED SATURDAYS

PENKRIDGE MARKET

and quizzes. Guests and prospective new

10am-1pm at Jubilee Hall, Brewood.

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

members are always welcome. For further

is a friendly, mixed choir, There are 18

at Penkridge Market Site, Pinfold Lane.

information contact The President on

rehearsal per year. The Chorale has a

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

01543 271617 or

scheme to PAY 15-21 year old students to

live poultry every Wednesday at 11:30am.

www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire

come and sing with us. New members

Free car park. For more information call

welcome - for details see

01785 714221 or see

PENKRIDGE CIVIC SOCIETY

www.midlandschorale.co.uk or ring

www.penkridgemarket.co.uk

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

Gren on 01902 850175.

The Society meets on the third Thursday of

CANNOCK AND DISTRICT LADIES

each month except August and December at

WHIST DRIVE

PROBUS CLUB

the Old Gaol in Bellbrook, Penkridge

EVERY SATURDAY EVENING

EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

(Penkridge Heritage Centre). Always an

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

12pm at The Chase Golf and Country Club,

interesting mix of speakers and events.

Penkridge. New members welcome.

(ST19 5RN). The Cannock and District

Meetings begin at 7:30pm and the fee for

Enquiries to Bill & Chris on 07707 930500.

Ladies Probus Club are retired professional

visitors is £2.

FINE FOOD & CRAFT MARKET

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

YOUTH CLUB

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

interesting topics. In addition there are

EVERY THURSDAY

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

opportunities to take part in other

6:30pm at Church Hall, Penkridge.

at Penkridge Market in conjunction with the

activities, crafts, games, trips and holidays.

9-13 year olds welcome. Activities include

weekly stall market. Located in the Market

New members welcome. For more info call

computer nights, quizzes, film evenings, arts

Hall, all stalls are undercover and offer a

membership secretary 01543 505107 and

and crafts.

wide range of artisan foods and interesting crafts.

www.probusonline.org

BRADFORD ARMS FOLK CLUB

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

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

8.30pm in the upstairs room at The

Centre, Penkridge. Hatha Yoga taught in the

Bradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, near

IYENGAR tradition. The development of

Wheaton Aston. A mix of Performer’s

7pm - 9pm

strength, flexibility and stability is gained.

Nights and Guest Nights. See the website:

Free admission.

Contact Karen for more details on 07939

www.bradfordarmsfolkclub.co.uk for more

551670 or bring along your mat on the day!

details contact Linda Del-Manso 07870 281533. All welcome.

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CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN DISCO

YOGA CLASSES

(AGE 5-12) HAILING DENE Wednesday 31st October

Tickets available from reception.

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CAMPAIGN AGAINST WEST MIDLANDS INTERCHANGE

On Friday 21st September members of the ‘Stop the West Midlands Interchange’ Local Action Group met with MP Gavin Williamson to launch their campaign (aptly named, ‘Snub the Hub’) against the proposals which, if accepted, are set to destroy approximately 634 acres of South Staffordshire’s greenbelt in the Parish of Penkridge. Both MPs Gavin Williamson and Jeremy Lefroy are fully supportive of the group’s mission to stop ‘Four Ashes Ltd’ the Londonbased company who are behind these plans from destroying such a vast area of green space.

Gavin Williamson went as far as to say that, if this ‘monstrosity’ was accepted, it would be ‘disastrous’ for the local area.

The battle started in June 2016 when local people received plans for a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange which proposed to decimate up to 634 acres of greenbelt and, if passed, would include warehouses roughly as tall as Penkridge Church; a link to the railway for freight trains which would be operating 24hours a day and roughly 3000 lorry movements a day. Since then, Parish Councils; MPs and residents of many local areas, as well as local experts, have all been called upon to dissect these plans and ascertain whether or not so much loss to the local environment would really be worth it. Wildlife experts have identified different species of bats as well as other potentially endangered species living here. Members of the farming community have argued that to take so much currently agricultural land would be a huge mistake to our local economy and young farmers. In contrast, 50

Four Ashes Limited argue that rail freight will take vehicle movements off the roads and this is how they are managing to bypass local government from deciding whether to accept the ‘West Midlands Interchange’ in Staffordshire; however on further inspection, their plans seem to contradict this as only four of the warehouses would even be linked to the railway line and they have admitted that they don’t have any takers, as yet, for the rest of the gigantic warehouses.

Campaigners have worked tirelessly to rally people together and ensure that local people really do have a say but they have had to wait until now that the plans have made it to the Planning Inspectorate for the public to be able to register and express their views. If you care about your local environment and wish to have your say go to the planning inspectorate website and register before 28th October.

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MITTON MANOR GARDENS

CHARLES DICKENS COMES TO MITTON MANOR! SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER An evening performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by The Chapterhouse Theatre Company. See our website for further details and tickets Mitton Manor is a 7-acre country garden that was started in 2000 and has been developed from an overgrown wilderness. The garden surrounds a Victorian manor house and contains a range of different styles; formal box and topiary, prairie planting and natural woodland bordered by a stream. Stunning water features and sculptures just add to the magic.

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Lapley Trefoil Guild Celebrate 75 Years

T H E T R E F O I L G U I L D WA S F I R S T S TA R T E D I N 1 9 4 3 F O R M E M B E R S T O M A K E N E W F R I E N D S , T R AV E L , E X P LO R E , S E R V E THEIR COMMUNITIES AND HELP GUIDING THRIVE.

The theme for the Trefoil Guild 75th birthday year is “Celebrate together” so members of Lapley Trefoil Guild celebrated with an evening at Langan’s in Cannock.

The room was decked out with bunting and red balloons and afternoon tea was served. After eating their way through delicious sandwiches and scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream members all opted for a ‘takeaway’ of their choice of cakes on offer. Tea and coffee was continuously topped up during the evening. The staff at Langan’s were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them.

and surrounding areas who meet on the second Wednesday of the month – usually in Penkridge.

If you are interested in joining or for further information on Lapley Trefoil Guild please contact the Chair, Sheila Wellsbury on

01785 713384.

Quiz sheets were distributed on cake themed questions and there was much fun and laughter as members attempted to answer the questions.

The evening culminated with everyone having photographs taken in the Trefoil Guild 75th birthday memory frame.

Further meetings include: a talk with the Robin man, games from the past, crafts and a film night.

Lapley Trefoil Guild includes members from Penkridge, Lapley, Wheaton Aston, Gnosall, Stafford

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MASE 2018 CELEBRITY CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH

Thanks go to Mid-Counties Co-operative who organised a fundraiser to support the work done by the MASE and four other Charities on the August Bank Holiday. Soap stars from the Jet2 TV Allstars team took to the pitch to raise money for charity – and despite the dreadful weather hundreds of people arrived to show their support.

Some of the biggest names from Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Coronation Street travelled from Manchester to Walsall yesterday to play against a Mid Counties Co-op team at Rushall Olympic FC’s very wet and rainy Dales Lane ground.

Hollyoakes’ Nick Pickard and Jacob Roberts, Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall and Andy Whyment, Emmerdale’s Anthony Quinlan and Ryan Giggs’ brother Rhodri were among

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the names that turned out for the the Jet2 TV Allstars team. Andy Whyment, who has played Kirk Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2003, said: “We always enjoy it whatever the weather.

We all love football, I’m not the best player but I enjoy coming out and raising money for charity.

“It’s always nice to get a good reception from the crowd too.”

Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs in Coronation Street, said: “It’s typical, we’ve had such a great summer and then we get this weather. But it’s still been a great day supporting the local charities and a lot of people have turned out which is great to see”.

Giggs scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory for the stars.

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Codsall Christmas Fair 2018

BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER!

Codsall Christmas Fair 2018 looks like it’s going to be a cracker! Codsall residents once again, embrace a warm welcome to their neighbouring villages on Friday 7th December, for a magnificent community event.

Codsall village will transform into a Christmas wonderland with lots of music, a fairground and bouncy castles, as well as over 50 trade stalls bursting with Christmas gift ideas.

Santa’s Grotto will be a delight for the little ones, as Father Christmas grants everybody’s wishes.

Steve Kaos will be performing his “feats in the streets” and Wolfie & Wendy will be specially flown in from Molineux to please Wolves fans of all ages.

Our pubs and cafes will be open throughout the event and will continue into the evening, so no one goes away without their fill of Christmas cheer.

You are all invited to come along, so bring your friends and family and let us all come together in Christmas spirit, to celebrate this special event.

For more information, please visit our website: www.codsallchristmasfair.co.uk.

We will also be posting lots of information on our Facebook page, so go like us to keep updated.

Take a night off cooking, as we have a huge variety of hot food. You certainly will not go away hungry. Not to mention, you can really indulge yourself into the festive spirit with mulled wine and prosecco!

At 7pm, our local schools will sing “Carols around the Christmas Tree”, and the Salvation Army Band will accompany everyone in some traditional carols.

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Pumpkin crop doubles TO M E E T D E M A N D F O R P YO

CANALSIDE FARM, NEAR STAFFORD HAVE ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT THEY HAVE PLANTED DOUBLE THE AMOUNT OF PUMPKIN PLANTS THIS YEAR, IN ORDER TO COPE WITH DEMAND.

Canalside Farm, near Stafford have announced today that they have planted double the amount of pumpkin plants this year, in order to cope with demand. After the huge success of their first ever pumpkin crop last year, and their ‘pick your own’ pumpkin event last October, they have decided to plant twice as many this year.

The farm’s ‘pick and carve pumpkin workshops’ sold out almost immediately last year and even when the Farm added additional dates, they sold out too. This year the Farm are hoping to open the ‘Pumpkin Patch’ from the 27th October and throughout the whole of the half-term school holidays, until the 4th November.

Owner Chris Barton said: “We were delighted by the reaction we had last year, especially as it was our first ever pumpkin crop. This year has presented us with some new challenges with this extreme heat, but we have installed a special irrigation system and the pumpkins are doing really well. We’re hoping that by planting twice as many, we will have enough to run the PYO for much longer this year.”

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The ‘Pumpkin Patch’ will allow children to see first-hand how this spectacular fruit grows (yes pumpkins are a fruit not a vegetable!). They will be able to select their own pumpkin from Canalside’s pumpkin patch and carve it into a Halloween lantern. They will be given the flesh and seeds from inside the pumpkin to take home, along with recipes and tips on how to ‘grow your own’.

Chris continued: “We are hoping that the children will leave inspired to cook more tasty pumpkin dishes back home, as well as growing their own with the seeds they’ve collected.”

If you would like to visit, the Farm, Shop and Café are open every day from 9am to 5pm and are located in Great Haywood, just 6 miles outside Stafford. The Farm is situated just off the A51, between Stone and Rugeley or can be accessed via the A518 from Stafford, turning right to Great Haywood (postcode ST18 0RQ).

For further information please telephone 01889 881747 or log onto the their website www.canalsidefarm.co.uk

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IRONMAN CHALLENGE GOES TO FINLAND RAISING FUNDS FOR THE MASE GROUPS

Graham Shapiro from Penkridge has again raised well over £1,700 for the MASE Groups.

This year he undertook the Ironman Challenge in Finland. Graham has over the years raised a staggering amount of money for the MASE and his commitment and enthusiasm to the Charity has been greatly appreciated by all Carers and their cared for attending the groups.

Graham also continues his support throughout the year by way of producing and maintaining the MASE Website www.themasegroup.com.

The MASE Charity continues to be a completely voluntary organisation, with over forty volunteers.

The Groups offer the hand of friendship to Carers and their cared for with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.

The Trustees of the MASE (which include Graham’s parents) send their sincere thanks to him and also to everyone who has supported him over the years.

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