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Welcome to CITYLIFE
Welcome to CITYLIFE in Rugeley & Cannock Chase, a monthly magazine bringing you our pick of the area’s news, events and stories. Each month CITYLIFE in Rugeley & Cannock Chase is delivered to 11,000 businesses and homes in Rugeley, Cannock Chase, Heath Hayes, Ravenhill, Etchinghill, Slitting Mill, Armitage, Handsacre, Colton, Hill Ridware and Hamstall Ridware, completely free of charge; bringing you the best that the area has to offer. Each issue features heritage stories exploring the rich history of our area, plus competitions, interviews and the latest in fashion and style.
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10 Cannock's Watery Past Jono Oates guides us through the history of Cannock's Conduit
............................. 18 Dining in Style Simon Smith cooks up a storm for the Citylife team
............................. 20 It's a Dog's Life! The ladies behind Rugeley Welfare for Dogs tell their tale
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23 Win a Granite Chopping Board It's competition time courtesy of Just Granite in Penkridge
............................. 28 Mother's Day Gift Guide Find the perfect pressie for Mum from local retailers
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32 A Window on the Past Sheep Fair, Rugeley, is the focus this month
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Cannock Soroptimists
a n n o c k Soroptimists are working with St. Giles Hospice to promote a new service in the local area. Often, following successful cancer A service user with Katherine Hill, lead nurse for the clinic. treatment, people are encouraged to ‘get on with their lives’ – but it isn’t always that easy. For many, their bodies and their lives are changed forever. This is why St. Giles Hospice, in partnership with Breast Friends, Sutton Coldfield, has set up a self-referral clinic where recovered cancer sufferers can talk. Cannock Soroptimists are holding an open day on Wednesday 1st April where everyone is welcome to attend to out more. There will be two sessions, one at 2.30pm-4pm and one at 6pm-7.30pm, both at St.Luke’s Church Centre, Cannock. Refreshments will be served and short presentations will be given. Currently there are plans to hold monthly clinics in both Rugeley and Cannock. For more information call Jacquie Shingler at St. Giles on 01543 434510; for information about Cannock Soroptimists visit the website at www.sigbi.org/cannock-and-district or Facebook www.facebook.com/SICannock.
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LOCAL NEWS
Local Hair Studio Celebrates Success!
each year. In addition the gym had one of its members nominated as a Slimmer of the Year Finalist for the third consecutive year. Lianne Watts from Rugeley lost over four stones in just nine months at the Rugeley centre. Lianne was a worthy finalist and will soon be taking part in the Gymophobics’ winner’s professional photoshoot. .......................................................................................
Co-op Hednesford Memory Wall
Owners of Jabu, Amy Darby (left) and Jade Common (right), with Amanda Milling (centre) Jabu Hair & Beauty has been named Best Local Shop Hednesford for the fourth year running in the Best Chase Business Awards, run by local MP Amanda Milling. The hair studio, which has been running for just over 10 years, was presented with the award in December by Amanda herself. Congratulations! .......................................................................................
Multiple Awards for Rugeley Gym
In January the Gymophobics National Awards took place in Nottingham and, with more than 50 centres across the UK, it has become a hotly contested event. The Rugeley centre is no stranger to winning, having collected eight awards in the last five years, including team of the year 2017, 2018 and 2019 – a first for any club. This year, the team retained its Centre of Excellence Accreditation, which is only awarded to centres that receive over 90% during two inspections carried out by the Franchise Office
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Rhys Timmins is a silver medallist
The Co-op store on Angelsey Street, Hednesford, opened its doors for the last time on Saturday 25th January and local shopkeepers, residents and customers gathered at the store to say a fond farewell and share memories of this bygone society. Members of the public were invited to contribute and share anecdotes and photographs to reflect the vibrant life and history of the store over its 39 year reign which created a memory wall on the store’s window. .......................................................................................
Sporting Achievements for School Pupils
Karate continues to be one of the stand-out sporting highlights for The Hart School as yet another Rugeley pupil clocks up a national accolade. Year 8 student Rhys Timmis, currently a 4th kyu (Red Belt), is the latest karate success story after he returned home with a silver medal from a recent national GKR Karate competition. He is one of six pupils to have achieved national success in the field of martial arts to be celebrated at the Penkridge Bank Road school. Sisters, Summer and Ellie Harvey, are two more of the school’s success stories with Summer, Year 7, being selected for Great Britain’s kickboxing team and winning bronze on her first time representing the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organisations) GB team at the European Championships in Hungary. Older sister, Ellie, was also recently crowned number one world champion kickboxer, with hopes now high that she will compete in the 2024 Olympics. Two of Rhys’s fellow Year 8 pupils are also part of the lucky six. Lucy Graham is a national
kumite karate champ and hopes to lift the global title for her age in 2020; and Harry McAulay has a national bronze medal under his kumite belt. The final member is Year 12 pupil, Jack Buckley, who is ranked as WAKO's world number one in two categories, and has also won a place on Great Britain’s kickboxing team. .......................................................................................
Town Council Receives Lottery Grant
Rugeley Town Council has received a grant of £900 from Celebrate National Lottery 25 – a campaign to mark the 25th anniversary of the launch of the country’s lottery scheme. The money will be used to launch this year’s Charter Fair (6th June) with a bicycle-themed parade, including cycle maps of the local area and prizes for the best entrants to the pedalpowered parade!
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LOCAL NEWS
Increase in School Funding
Amanda Milling, Member of Parliament for Cannock Chase, has welcomed a £54,177,110 Government investment in schools across Cannock Chase – the largest funding boost in a decade. The Cannock Chase MP has long championed the value of a good education and the new funding figures released by the government see an increase of per pupil funding to ensure that all schools have the right investment to deliver an outstanding education for all. To ensure that schools fully benefit the Government will set regulations later this month to ensure local authorities pass on these minimum per pupil funding levels to schools. As well as supporting the lowest funded schools, this marks an important step towards a ‘hard’ national funding formula – where schools’ budgets are set on the basis of a single, national formula. .......................................................................................
Two Years for Free Counselling Service
Carla Thompson and Revd David Evans. Two years ago on February 6th 2018, the Changing Room Counselling Service began operating at St Augustine’s Church in Rugeley. Working with local professional therapist and counsellor Carla Thompson, incumbent Revd David Evans and a group of volunteers began welcoming clients with a cup of tea and hourlong free counselling sessions for as long as they’re needed. Today, two years on, The Changing Room has a team of six counsellors and has worked with more than 100 clients. Clients are free to take as many sessions as necessary with the average number of sessions per person being around 10. There is no waiting list and the service get referrals from GPs and local agencies, as well as a lot of self-referrals.
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To access the Changing Room Counselling Service call or text to 07591 257737.
Auction Raises Money for CHAPS
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Paul and Diane Ridgway with Jackie Prince Chase Arts for Public Spaces (CHAPS) had a successful day at Lea Hall Social Club in January, raising almost £750 from the auction of mining memorabilia, organised by Erica’s of Albion Street, Rugeley.The collection auctioned off was kindly donated by Paul and Diane Ridgeway. The aim of the auction was to raise awareness of, and to fundraise for, CHAPS’ latest project – a national memorial to all who worked in the country’s coal mines. The memorial, designed by Andy de Comyn, will be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, in June 2021; however in the meantime members of CHAPS are working hard to spread the word far and near – and to raise the £100,000 needed for the memorial. The auction was incredibly well attended by people from all over the country who were thrilled that miners are to be recognised nationally for the enormous part they played in the country’s history. For information on how to donate, email info@chaseartsforpublicspaces.co.uk, visit www.chaseartsforpublicspaces.co.uk or go to Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ChaseArtsForPublicSpaces. .......................................................................................
A Warm Welcome
An initiative that offers a friendly service to local communities is set to grow in Rugeley and Brereton, thanks to a £1,500 grant. Places of Welcome is run by local groups who want to make sure that everyone has a place to go for a cup of tea and a conversation, with the most recent addition being Rugeley Community Centre, which joins Rugeley and Brereton Libraries and St. Augustine’s Church. Staffordshire County Councillors Mike Sutherland, Alan Dudson and Johnny McMahon awarded the grant to strengthen and expand the network locally. The money will be used to
set up new Places of Welcome in the area and for promotional materials to be produced so that it can be easily spotted within local neighbourhoods. Places of Welcome is sponsored and supported by Transforming Communities Together, a joint venture between the Church Urban Fund and the Diocese of Lichfield. Find out more at www.placesofwelcome.org.uk.
County Councillors Mike Sutherland and Alan Dudson (middle) with volunteers from Rugeley Community Church Place of Welcome
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All Change at Rugeley Leisure Centre
Residents in Rugeley can enjoy state-ofthe-art equipment and a quality fitness experience following a £500,000 investment at Rugeley Leisure Centre. The gym is now packed with the latest equipment, including new additions such as SkillBike - a road bike built for the gym which links to Strava, Garmin and Zwift so you can follow real routes and train; SkillRow - an indoor rowing experience like no other which feels like your oars are really hitting the water; SkillMill - like running on the road without the bad weather; SkiErg – a Nordic skiing machine to challenge your strength and endurance; and AirBike - to ensure you’re working your full upper body as well as your legs. There’s also a plate-loaded chest press, new weights and a new Tanita machine where you can check your weight, body fat and BMI. Rugeley Leisure Centre has a wide variety of exercise classes from pilates to BodyCombat and a swimming pool.There are adults-only, lane and casual swim times. Children can be enrolled on Learn to Swim lessons and the team also provide 1-2-1 sessions. For further information call into the centre on Burnthill Lane, telephone 01889 586260 or visit www.leisurecentres.org.
Diane's Gymophobics' Success Story
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“I have always struggled with my weight from childhood and my teenage years. I have yo-yo dieted, but each time I always put the weight back on again.When I had my last child I never lost my pregnancy weight gain. “In 1999 my husband died and, at the age of 36, I found myself with three young children to raise. I didn’t care about myself anymore. If a bar of chocolate helped me through the long lonely evenings then that was fine. I put on more and more weight. “In 2007 I met Bob, the man who was to become my second husband. At this point I was a size 20 however we set a wedding date and I began to diet once again. I lost 2.5 stone and made it to a size 16 for our wedding day. However afterwards, the weight began to creep back on. “I walked passed Gymophobics in Rugeley regularly and one day I plucked up the courage to go in. I had never been in a gym before however I had a guided tour and tried a circuit - there were no mirrors, no men, no gym bunnies there - just lots of ladies like me. “This was the beginning of a new life. I attended three times a week and felt my body growing stronger, particularly my core. I got to know lots of the other members and the instructors were so encouraging and helpful. I had been a regular member for about two years when a routine appointment with my GP resulted in a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. I was devastated as I had already made changes and come down two dress sizes yet I was still classed as obese - a complete change in diet was also needed. “Through all this the Gymophobics’ team stuck with me and the weight began to fall away. “A recent review with the Diabetic nurse revealed that my HB1AC score was 39, down from its original score of 88! Anything below 48 is considered normal so my diabetes is in remission. I no longer have to take any medication and have effectively reversed my condition. “Gymophobics has completely changed my life, particularly my attitude to exercise. The ladies at the Rugeley branch were an integral part of keeping me motivated and celebrating my successes. I don’t hide anymore!”
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Cannock’s Watery Past ................................
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efore the days of public water supplies Cannock, like all other towns across the country, needed fresh running water to sustain its residents. Jono Oates goes back to the time of King George III to discover how the town managed to do that and learns how the Cannock Conduit Trust saved the town from falling victim to a deadly, polluted water supply.
By the start of the 18th century a series of warm, dry summers, coupled with the fact that the soil around Cannock was filled with gravel, meant that the water supply from nearby rivers and streams had more or less dried up. The quality of the water was also very poor, resulting in disease and ill health among the residents. It was also believed that, due to the poor quality of the supply, more ale was consumed in Cannock than that of water! In 1736, Doctor William Byrch of Leacroft Hall allowed public use of the waters from a free-flowing spring in Stringer’s Meadow on his estate, including access to the estate so that leaden pipes could be laid. A farmer, Mr Blythe, then granted a right of passage through his land so that the pipes could be directed towards the town centre. A subscription campaign had been started in 1735 supported by 48 subscribers, including the Bishop of Worcester, raising £478 and 9 shillings, which went towards the cost of purchasing and laying the leaden pipes, and also the cost of a sandstone Conduit Head which was located by the Bowling Green at High Green. In 1736 the Cannock Conduit Trust was formed, including a team of administrators of the trust who made sure that the pipes, and water supply, were kept in good order. Two further subscriptions were raised, the second one being in 1786 when the original pipes were replaced with newer, more reliable pipes and six conduits, or water pumps, were installed around the town centre. Following the introduction of the pipes and the conduits the quality of the water supplied to Cannock improved dramatically and, by the start of the 19th century, the water was recognised as the second highest quality drinking water in the country, behind that from the Malvern Hills. Consequently, the number of deaths from disease and infections dropped dramatically. In 1853, the South Staffordshire Water Company took over the supply of water to the town and made further improvements to the scheme. In 1925, the Public Health Committee of the council reported that two houses in the centre of Cannock were still being supplied by pails of water being carried 70 yards from the conduit pump at High Green and they instructed the landlord of the properties to ensure they had a ‘proper’
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water supply. In 1946, the original 18th century system of supplying water to Cannock was becoming beset with problems and the conduit system was discontinued. There was a proposal in 1955 that the disused Conduit Head building at High Green could be utilised as a night shelter for the town’s taxi drivers, although this never materialised. Today, the original pumping station at High Green has a water head pump alongside it and there are plaques, placed as close to their original locations, denoting the locations of the original six water pumps. Currently, the Cannock Conduit Charity provides grants to local organisations, looking after conservation, the environment and the heritage of the local area. The history of the charity can be traced back to 1736 when Dr William Byrch decided that instead of drinking copious amounts of ale that the citizens of Cannock should, instead, drink plentiful supplies of healthy, fresh, clear… water!
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Anchor’s Ahoy!
In Cannock town centre on the site of the bandstand, lies another watery connection – that of a ship’s anchor. In 1971, the town of Cannock was twinned with the German town of Datteln, in the North RhineWestphalia region of Germany. Datteln is at the junction of four canals, making it the biggest canal junction in the world. On 1st June 1996, a commemoration service was held to recognise the 25th anniversary of the twinning between the two towns, and the anchor was presented to Cannock Chase Council by representatives from the town of Datteln.
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Special Rates for Ex Miners
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ith Rugeley’s rich mining history, and Durrant Funeral Services family connections to Lea Hall colliery, where co-owner Tracy’s father worked from the original sinking of the pit until his retirement in 1984, the funeral home has created a special funeral package for exminers and their partners. Called the Lea Hall Package, it starts from £3,400 for cremation and £4,265 for burial, including all necessary fees. The Lea Hall package includes a superior veneered coffin engraved with either pit headgear or a miner’s lamp image on the head end of the coffin, hearse and one limousine, all funeral arrangements, and a 3’6” floral tribute. For those not wanting the Lea Hall package, Durrant Funeral Services still offer a 5% discount on all other funeral packages, which start from £2,800 for a cremation or a bespoke arrangement tailored to your exact requirements. The team at Durrant is happy to discuss any funeral arrangements, either as a pre-arranged funeral plan or at the time of need, both at the funeral home or in the comfort of your own home. Please call 01889 574593 for more information. “Our family caring for yours at a time of need” – Durrant Funeral Services
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An Evening with Simon Weston
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n June 8th 1982, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Galahad was destroyed in Bluff Cove, just six days before the end of the Falklands conflict. On board was Welsh Guardsman Simon Weston – a name and face that was Simon Weston (image courtesy going to become of Jason Dimmock) well-known for his struggle to overcome his injuries and redefine his role in life. Simon suffered 46% burns to his body and has undergone many years of surgery and rehabilitation, but nearly 40 years on from the conflict, Simon’s message is one of achievement, triumph over adversity and of seizing the moment and succeeding. Join Walsall & District Samaritans for an evening with Simon, who will share his inspirational story and also take part in a Q&A session with the audience. Tickets are £20 from Walsall and District Samaritans on 07305 145966, or from the Prince of Wales Theatre Box Office (booking fee applies). All proceeds from this event will go to Walsall and District Samaritans. Please note: Samaritans cannot offer support on this number. If you require the Samaritans’ listening service please call 116 123.
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Cannock Women’s Institute
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By Jill Gooch
alentine’s Day is all about love and hearts were seen everywhere throughout February. But instead of red hearts, Cannock W.I. members wore green heart badges, knitted by member Clare Brooks, to acknowledge the Share the Love campaign - a national movement to raise awareness of the effects of climate change, and to encourage people to take care of the environment for future generations. As climate change will impact on many of the things we love, members were encouraged to share their ideas on how to cut down on waste; think about how they travel; and how to make the home sustainable: from changing to low energy lightbulbs to better insulating the house. All these little changes, done by enough people, can make a difference and help to protect what we love for future generations. Cannock W.I. meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10.30am at St Luke’s Church Centre, Cannock. Visitors are always welcome for refreshments and a chat. For further information, visit www.thewi.org.uk/staffordshire; email cannockwi@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oakleafstlukes.
Clare Brooks with Share the Love hearts
Rugeley & District Lions Club
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nother cold Sunday morning saw members joining in with the local litter pick. It really is a shame that this has to be done but it is nice to see so many local people joining in to keep the town tidy. Plans are already being formed for events this year for the Rugeley & District Lions club, here are just a few of the things we have lined up. April: Lesley Smith, Curator of Tutbury Castle, will be performing as Mary, Queen of Scots at St Augustine’s Church. We have also volunteered to help with The Marie Curie Daffodil appeal and have been asked to assist the British Legion with the ANZAC parade at the Commonwealth Cemetery on Cannock Chase. May: the Club will be holding another Fashion Show at Mansefield House, Rugeley. June: We will be participating in the Charter Fair. July: The Club is hoping to arrange a Proms evening at St. Augustines Church with the Lea Hall Brass Band. July will also see us at the Brereton Carnival. Further details of how to obtain tickets will be given as they become available. If you have any questions or want more details about Rugeley & District Lions Club please contact us on e-mail randdlions@hotmail.com or via Facebook.
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Wartime Memories
By Cyril Cooper of The Landor (local history) Society
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was asked recently about my Wartime childhood memories which set me thinking. When war was declared I was six years old and do remember hearing the broadcast when Mr Chamberlain announced we were at war with Germany. The immediate impact was that Dad, as a regular soldier on reserve, was recalled to the colours and we only saw him occasionally when he got leave. After about a year, the Regiment went to Egypt and then Greece where it was decimated and he was posted as missing and then confirmed as a Prisoner of War (PoW). We had to move from our house and became a little nomadic for a while until moving in with Grandfather Wright in Rugeley. I then started at The Prince of Wales Boys School - the fourth school in my short life. The war had quite a large impact in some ways but as children we seemed to sail through it. I never remember being hungry or feeling deprived as we were all in the same boat. Sweets were in short supply but we enjoyed chewing liquorish root and one of the little shops on Brereton Road sold Siberian crab apples in season. I spent some time living with an uncle who had what was in effect a smallholding at the top of Spring Hill Terrace. I learned about collecting potato peelings from down the street and boiling them up for the pigs, bracken had to be collected for bedding and, when a pig was killed, small joints would be taken to the folk who had supplied peelings. The arrival of evacuees from Margate brought a little excitement, children with different accents were strange at first but they soon became integrated. Fleet Air Arm and RAF airmen, soldiers and later Americans came and went. Grandpa would invite service men home and there were musical evenings as he seemed to attract musicians. One lasting memory is that children from Kings Bromley seemed to have access to parts of the Air Field at Fradley and could get Perspex and coloured wire. Coloured wire was made into bracelets and Perspex cut and polished to make a variety of things. Both materials were new to us at the time. We saw German and Italian PoWs being taken on working parties to local farms. We also witnessed crashed aircraft being transported through the area on very long RAF lorries, nicknamed “Queen Marys.” These took some skilled driving to get through narrow streets. Wartime habits of mine which remain today include scraping the butter or lard paper to get every last ‘skerrick.’’
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Citylife Teams Up with Freedom Leisure .................................................
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itylife is delighted to have been named Business of the Month by Freedom Leisure at Friary Grange Leisure Centre.
A new initiative for the Lichfield company, the campaign is already up and running across several other Freedom Leisure sites and aims to promote a new, local business every month, offering employees special rates on membership deals, guest passes to sample the leisure facilities and promotional material inside the centre itself. Working in partnership with Lichfield Council, Freedom Leisure at Friary Grange has a range of facilities to suit all ages. There is a well-equipped gym featuring the latest cardiovascular machines and weights; a range of classes from fast-paced and high impact, to more relaxing yoga-based activities; and there’s a 25-metre pool for members to enjoy everything from a gentle swim, to a more intense training session. Freedom Leisure has recently introduced several new classes which are unique to the centre, including a Box Fit class to really get the blood pumping; a rowing class in a dedicated fitness studio on one of eight rowing machines; and a Fitball class, which provides strength training to help develop lean muscle mass. If you are interested in becoming a member of Freedom Leisure at the Friary Grange Centre, or you are a local business interested in becoming Business of the Month, you can find out more information by calling 01543 228229. You can also visit the website at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk.
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How Does Your Garden Grow? March
By Piper Nurseries
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y mid-March, spring is usually arriving and the frequency of clear, sunny days increases, thus providing ample opportunity for a range of gardening tasks, such as preparing seed beds, sowing seeds, cutting back shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden ready for the year ahead. Spring shoots will start poking their heads through the earth, so make sure these are protected from slugs. There is a variety of ways you can do this and it is very much down to personal preference as to which method you choose. Some people place copper wire or rings around the base of plants which slugs can’t cross; there’s the age-old practise of putting down crushed egg shells; or, you could simply invest in slug pellets – whichever works best for you. It’s time to get planting your veggies, such as shallots, onion sets and early potatoes, plus plant your summer-flowering bulbs now as well to ensure a bright and colourful garden come the warmer weather. You can also lift and divide and overgrown clumps of perennials too to give them adequate space to flourish. Regarding garden maintenance, there’s much to be done. On dry days you can mow your lawn and also hoe any weeds from your flower beds to get them under control early and stay on top of them throughout the summer. Cut back and prune any roses and winter shrubbery, such as dogwood and willow, to allow for colourful winter stems. If you have a pond it’s time to get it going again! Start feeding your fish, turn on any water features you may have, and remove any pond heaters that you may have used over winter as the water will begin to gradually heat up with the approach of summer. Finally, make sure your pots are clean and top dress containers with fresh compost. It’s a lovely time to be out in your garden so make the most of the impending sunshine and enjoy! Piper Nurseries & Plant Centre is the perfect place to stock up on all your gardening needs and get advice from local experts. Find them at Piper Nurseries, Watling Street (A5), Gailey, ST15 5PR.
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Dining in Style!
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ining with international culinary personality, Simon Smith, is a rare treat indeed so the Citylife team were delighted to join him and his wife, Alison, for lunch… and guess who was cooking?!
You may have read his regular recipes and even tried a few of them out, but unless you previously visited renowned former Lichfield restaurant, Thrales, in its hey-day, few of you will have experienced Simon’s cooking for yourself. If you feel like you’ve missed the boat, don’t worry, Simon is as active as ever in the kitchen as he is now a private chef, offering his services to groups, families and organisations who fancy something a little bit special for a celebration or event.
Simon’s cooking is colourful, vivacious and, unsurprisingly, utterly delicious! Initially training in Switzerland and Paris, Simon has worked on Park Lane, London; cooked at the British embassies in Paris and Vienna; catered for the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix; worked as a private chef
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aboard superyachts, and has a plethora of celebrity names under his belt, including Princess Margaret, Davina McCall and Simon Cowell. A regular on TV, Simon has worked alongside the much-loved Holly Willoughby and Philip Scofield on This Morning, as well as appearing on Carlton’s Food Network, and demonstrating his skills at various televised events throughout Europe. So what did Simon serve us when we were invited as guests to his house? Everything! We enjoyed dishes inspired by a variety of countries using many different cooking techniques, and as much local produce as possible including Thai-beef salad, salmon tartare, Moroccan lamb tagine and tiramisu, to name but a few dishes! On top of which we were treated to a guided tour of Simon’s production kitchen where the magic happens... and boy, it really is magic!
To enquire about booking Simon Smith for an event, visit his website at www.simonsmith-chef.com or call 07947 646091. Simon also provides workshops and caters for complete beginners who wish to learn to cook, to experienced head chefs looking to fine-tune their existing skills.
Etching Hill Women’s Institute
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he well attended first meeting of 2020 saw members displaying and discussing some of the impressive articles they had made using their crafting skills. The handmade items ranged from knitted garments to knitted baby clothes for the Baby Bear Project, destined for South Africa; wall hangings and framed pictures; indoor plant holders and handbags! The diversity of handicraft used included knitting, batik, crossstitch, embroidery, quilting, silk printing and machine embroidery. The meeting continued with the annual mini auction. Any unwanted Christmas gifts or other items are brought along and the ladies, in good spirit, vie to outbid each other for that must have item. The versatile auctioneer delighted the audience with her unique selling techniques, and the fantastic sum of ÂŁ170.25 was raised. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of the month at Etching Hill Village Hall, East Butts Road, Etching Hill from 7.45pm and new members are always most welcome. For more information, visit www.wi-etchinghill.org.uk.
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It’s a Dog’s Life! ................................ If you can help this remarkable Rugeley couple, either by holding a fundraising event, donating items to sell on, or simply giving a small donation please find out more from the website at www.rugeleywelfarefordogs.co.uk or contact Ruth on 07900 090993.
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auline Roberts and Ruth Dewis are quite a formidable force – the dynamic duo have been operating as Rugeley Welfare for Dogs for almost 13 years and have, to date, rehomed more than 635 hounds! It all began when the ladies met through work and found they shared a passion for dogs.Together, they began donating to, and fundraising for, local dog rescues, kennels and animal welfare charities in the area, so when a work colleague asked the pair to help them find a new home for her pet, Ruth and Pauline knew exactly who to ask! It was this that started them thinking about setting up their own canine-focused rehoming service to help the many poor hounds that found themselves down on their luck and Rugeley Welfare for Dogs was born! The service that the organisation provides is quite unique as dogs that need to be rehomed are kept in their current homes until their new home is found. Ruth and Pauline employ a ‘dog matching’ method to their search technique to ensure that owners and dogs are perfectly matched to each other – which means that the dogs are much more likely to find a forever home. Each and every dog that is put up for rehoming will be visited by the ladies so they can see it and assess whether it has any special requirements, such as being homed somewhere without children; needing a one-to-one relationship with a person; or perhaps having a few behavioural issues that need to be addressed. In fact, they even fund a dog behaviourist to work with any animals that need a little help, so that all dogs are given a real chance in life and no dog is turned away. Once a dog has been rehomed, the organisation will keep in touch with the new owners as much as possible to ensure that the dog is thriving in its new environment, and also to make sure the dog has everything it needs to live a happy life. If owners are struggling for food and supplies, Rugeley Welfare for Dogs will step in and help as much as it possibly can. The organisation is entirely funded by donations and fundraising endeavours, with Pauline and Ruth dedicating every spare minute of their time to promoting their services and getting funding in. Every last Saturday of the month they hold a dog walk at The Red Lion in Longdon, with the pub kindly providing bacon butties and beverages to all who attend, in return for a small donation.You can also find the ladies at Curborough Car Boot Sale throughout the spring and summer months, where they sell bric-a-brac and donated items to raise money for their cause.
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Ruth and Pauline at a fundraising event
Pickle Needs a Home! Pickle is an 11-year old female who is spayed and micro-chipped. She’s just had a heath check which she passed with flying colours and her vaccinations are all up to date. Pickle is currently living with her sister but, due to a few fall outs, her owners have made the difficult decision to rehome her. Pickle is great with other dogs when out on her walks but she needs to live on her own. She loves her cuddles and enjoys a good fuss too!
For more information on Rugeley Welfare for Dogs, or if you think you could offer a home to a dog in need, then please call Ruth on 07900 090993 or Pauline on 07971 817877. Alternatively, visit facebook.com/rugeleydogswelfare. Please note that a home visit and a donation will be required.
Spring is in the Air… Advertising Feature
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ust because it’s still chilly outside that doesn’t mean it has to be wintery on the inside too! In fact, spring technically begins on 20th March – what better excuse do you need to throw the windows wide open and let the air flow through; give your house a spring clean from top to bottom; and treat yourself to a new interior trend? Take a look at the hottest local retailers and see what they’ve got to offer in our Spring Interior Guide!
Woodland Rug. In neutral tones of cream and grey, this beautiful rug is the perfect way to bring the outside inside! Price: £89. Available from Craigs Carpets, 15 Upper Brook Street, Rugeley – www.craigscarpets.com
Hand Tufted Shaggy Rug Again in wonderfully muted shades of ivory and grey, this structured pattern will add a little interest to your home. Price: £99. Available from Craigs Carpets, 15 Upper Brook Street, Rugeley – www.craigscarpets.com
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Win a Granite Chopping Board in the Colour of Your Choice!
We’ve got a bespoke Granite chopping board (in the colour of your choice) to give away! To be in with a chance of Using the latest technology, making it unrivalled in the local winning this magnificent area, the firm operates from its head office in Penkridge and prize, simply answer the works with a wide range of luxury kitchen manufacturers within following question correctly:
Just Granite Ltd, established in 2002, is a family-run business with a combined experience of more than 60 years in the natural stone industry, and it specialises in providing granite, quartz and solid surface worktops to both the commercial and domestic market.
a 60-mile radius.
Just Granite takes great pride in offering its customers full support, from the initial quotation right through to installation, with all products being covered under a guarantee and offering additional maintenance packages where suitable. With the largest variety of natural stones in the Midlands, the solid slabs are kept on-site and are available for viewing from 9am-5pm on Monday to Friday, and 9am-12.30pm on Saturday. Located at The Stone Works, Pillaton Hall Farm, Penkridge, ST19 5RZ.
Where is the Just Granite head office based? a) Rugeley b) Penkridge c) Cannock
To enter, just send your name, contact details and answer to Just Granite Competition at competitioncitylife@gmail.com or post your entry to Citylife in Lichfield Ltd, PO Box 7126, Lichfield WS14 4JS by the closing date of 23rd March 2020. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified. No cash equivalent. Please note you must be 18 or over to enter. All entrants’ information is processed in line with GDPR Data Protection Regulations and our Privacy Policy (available at citylifeinlichfieldltd.co.uk). Full t&cs on page 34.
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The Pembroke This beautiful multifuel and gas stove is just one of many on display at Rugeley Fireplaces, 41 Albion Street, Rugeley – www.rugeleyfireplaces.net
Bespoke Patchwork Wingback Chair Handmade using a random mix of colour and texture ensures that no two are ever the same! Price: From £295. Available from Mr B’s Upholstery, Unit 5 West Cannock Way, Walkers Rise, Rugeley Road, Hednesford – www.mrbsupholstery.uk
Chesterfield Wingback Fireside Chair Perfect to relax in, this stunning chair is available in a multitude of colours and textures. Price: From £395. Available from Mr B’s Upholstery, Unit 5 West Cannock Way, Walkers Rise, Rugeley Road, Hednesford – www.mrbsupholstery.uk
Instinct Espanda Stylish and versatile, this 500mm Freestanding Vanity Unit is also available in a wallmounted option. Price: £523.23. Available from Tippers, Power Station Road, Rugeley – www.tippers.com
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Mosaic Marvel This classic stone mosaic tiling (in the delectable shade of Midnight) is very on-trend for your bathroom or wet room. Available from Just Bathrooms & Panels, Phoenix House, Market Street, Rugeley – www.justpanels.co.uk.
Less Mess ProPlas Tile provides a stylish and cost effective alternative to tiling, minus the cost, fussy fitting, mess and maintenance! Smoked Grey Proplas is available from Just Bathrooms & Panels, Phoenix House, Market Street, Rugeley – www.justpanels.co.uk.
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Wet Room Shower The showroom collection features wet room panel options, which can be fitted to low level shower trays or straight to the floor to create a true wet room. Price: £275.00. Available from Tippers, Power Station Road, Rugeley – www.tippers.com
Open Doors at Leamore Windows With more than 30 doors on display in the showroom, the wide range at Leamore Windows features a mix of Upvc and composite doors, with both traditional and contemporary designs. Upvc doors start from £600 whilst composite doors start from £900. All doors have security locks and conform to insurance requirements. Visit Leamore Windows at Leamore Lane, Bloxwich – www.learmorewindows.com
The Kirk Armchair Available in a choice of fabrics and colours. Price: £599. Available from Paul Martyn Furniture, Heart of the Country Village, Swinfen, Lichfield – www.paulmartynfurniture.co.uk
Pine Pedestal Table & Seagrass Dining Chairs Make a statement in the dining room or kitchen with this gorgeous ensemble. Table price: £379. Dining Chair price: £129.99 each. Available from Paul Martyn Furniture, Heart of the Country Village, Swinfen, Lichfield – www.paulmartynfurniture.co.uk
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Innovative Blinds Made up of a combination of sheer and opaque textured fabric, Allusion® blinds offer a unique shading solution for the home, providing subtle light diffusion with a view or privacy and security when closed. Prices start from £136. Available from Haywoods Blinds, 3 Cannock Road, Burntwood – www.haywoodsblinds.co.uk
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anuary saw the annual coach trip to Birmingham Hippodrome when friends and families joined members to be entertained by Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, a great show with magnificent special effects. The village hall held an open day to mark its re-opening and refurbishment following the disastrous flood in the autumn. All the organisations which regularly use this facility were invited to showcase what they had to offer the community and the W.I. duly set out to display the many facets of the federation. The next Community Coffee Morning will be held on Tuesday 3rd March from 10.30am-12pm. Everyone is welcome. A Welsh Tea will be held on Thursday 5th March at the village hall, and the March meeting of The Ridwares W.I. will be held on Tuesday 17th March at 7.45pm when Joanne Massey will be talking about Vintage Clothes & Lifestyle. New members welcome. Just turn up or call 01543 492136 for details.
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Sterling silver cubic zirconia and gemstone earrings. Available from MW Jewellery & Repairs, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley.
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Sterling silver ‘Tree of Life’ pendant and chain. Available from MW Jewellery and Repairs, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley. Nobile handmade glass hearts. Available from Gifts from the H rt, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley.
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A variety of celebrity-inspired Handbags. Available at Lachmere Ladies Fashions, 12 Brewery Street, Rugeley.
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Large blankets made to order. Plus large knitting needles (24mm) priced at £20 a pair. Available from Jennie B's Wool Shop, 39 Market Street, Lichfield www.jenniebhandmade.co.uk
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Treat the lady in your life to something special this Mother’s Day.
Stylish, feather-adorned fedoras. In a variety of different colours. Available from Pro-Elite Saddlery, Piper Nurseries, Watling Street (A5), Gailey. Knitting and craft gift packs (made to order). Available from the Little Wool Shop, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley. £195
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‘Love You Little One’ - Signed limited edition by Anita Jeram (framed size 17˝x17˝). Available from Eden Gallery, Curborough Countryside Centre, Watery Lane, Lichfield www.edenartandframing.co.uk
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Range of Mother's Day baskets and plant arrangements. Various prices available. Available from Piper Nurseries, Watling Street (A5), Gailey.
‘Hello Mum’ – Signed limited edition by Alex McGarry (framed size 26˝x22˝). Available from Eden Gallery, Curborough Countryside Centre, Watery Lane, Lichfield www.edenartandframing.co.uk
Mele Jewellery Box. Available from Paul Martyn Furniture, Heart of the Country Shopping Village, Swinfen, Lichfield – www.paulmartynfurniture.co.uk
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Original watercolour by Mollie Edensor (£30 framed) – Available from Lachmere Ladies Fashions, 12 Brewery Street, Rugeley.
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Knitting project storage bag. Available from the Little Wool Shop, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley.
A wide selection of Mother's Day cards. Available from Keeren’s Kardz, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley.
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Personalised giftware, including mugs, canvasses and mouse mats. Available from Not Just Mugs, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley.
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‘Bluebell Wood’ - 16" x 12" canvas depicting a woodland scene with a carpet of bluebells. Available from Not Just Mugs, Brewery Street Shopping Centre, Rugeley.
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Advertising Feature
A Custom-Built Computer Can Be a Good Deal By Neil Fletcher
Big-box stores have big names and aisles of computers on offer. They post tempting deals on prebuilt computers. But how does buying one of those computers compare to purchasing a custom-built one? When you shop in a big-box store, you are one of the many people those salespeople are going to work with in a day. If you’re lucky, you may get to speak with someone actually assigned to the computer area on a regular basis. Working with us to customise a computer, you get individualised expert service. Our specialists know computer users have different needs. You deserve a computer that matches what you’re trying to do. You might want to run the latest-and-greatest games at full graphic quality. Someone else wants something basic to support only email and web surfing. Or how about a stock day trader who doesn't need a fast computer but wants to run six screens at once? It may be easier to walk into a big-box store and walk out with a desktop computer, but the big-box computer aims to appeal to everyone; it isn’t customised to each of these different aims.
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Problems with Pre-Built Computers The computers sold for less in big-box stores have cut corners to bring down costs. They can use lowerquality parts. There’s also limit to upgradability of the parts. Prebuilt brand-name systems often use proprietary parts unique to that manufacturer. This makes it difficult and expensive to replace a part. You could end up saving money by paying for a system that has only 4 GB of RAM. Sure, the sticker price was lower, but your computer won’t run as well. Today, you need a computer with at least 8 GB of RAM. Depending on how you plan to use the computer, we might even suggest 16 GB. The big-box stores sell computers from brand-name manufacturers pre-loaded with bloatware. The manufacturer keeps prices down by installing unwanted software in return for kickbacks. So, you paid less, but your computer runs slower from day one because it’s brimming with software you didn’t want. A customised computer comes only with what you need. Our specialists can explain the benefits of the processing, power supply, and other parts. Picking every part of your computer, you can also count on highquality parts that are easy to upgrade. A Personal, Expert Relationship Another selling point for big-box stores is the warranty. This is one more way they’re making money off the sale of your computer. But keep in mind that most of these stores aren’t going to fix your computer
on-site. You explain your problem to a retail employee – again, maybe someone knowledgeable about computers (fingers crossed), then you wait as the computer gets sent into a central repair base, where someone you haven’t spoken with is working on your computer. Then you wait for the computer to come back, hopefully fixed. Something that would take our experts 30 minutes to fix has you waiting a week.That’s a big deal if you depend on that computer on a daily basis. When you buy from computer specialists, you're working with a qualified computer technician. You’re building a relationship with someone who knows you and your computer, and you’ll always know where your computer is during the repair process. Building your own computer in the past was expensive, but today there are many more high-quality parts available.Your computer customiser can offer you affordable, reliable cases, RAM, hard drives, fans, GPUs, CPUs, and cooling, and they can help you weigh the benefits of each. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level, business or high-end gaming machine, we can customise and build the best computer for you. Why settle for a standard, pre-built option made to appeal to the largest number of people? Contact our experts today to start putting together your purposebuilt, personalised computer. Call 01889 579990.
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The Time is Right for Classic Watches .............................................. By Adrian Rathbone
classic watch discovered at a valuation day has recently sold for £2,100 at auction. The watch in question is a Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Reverso' wristwatch dating from the 1930s. The luxury Swiss firm was founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in Le Sentier and holds hundreds of patents, not to mention some of world's smallest and most complicated movements such as the Atmos. The Reverso model was introduced in 1931 and the name is inspired by the Latin 'I turn around'. The idea is that the face is reversible which enables it to survive the rigours of the Polo match. The design is sophisticated Art Deco and has become a design icon and is still made to this day. The watch was brought into one of the monthly free valuation days by the owner who had no idea about its age or value. Adrian Rathbone, Head of Watches at Hansons Auctioneers, oversaw the sale and comments on the find. “The market for vintage to modern classic and luxury watches is red hot at the moment. Buyers all over the world are keen to acquire these miniature works of art and are prepared to pay astronomical sums for rare and desirable models. Makes such as Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Cartier, Blancpain, Longines, Patek Philippe, IWC and of course Jager LeCouttre are some of the top makers in high demand. Military watches too are
keenly sought after and can be identified by the broad arrow mark. I particularly admire the Reverso for its ingenious Kate Bliss mechanism and timeless handsome Image by Hansons. looks.” The watch whipped up an intense bidding battle when it was offered in Hansons’ specialist Fine Watches auction with it eventually selling to a collector bidding on the phone for £2,100. The owner, who nearly gave it to charity, needless to say was absolutely delighted. With a marked increase in values for all manner of luxury watches it is especially to be aware of the current market values. Find out the value of your watches, jewellery and silver at one of Hansons’ free monthly valuation events at Bishton Hall hosted by TV's Kate Bliss and Adrian Rathbone. The next event is Thursday 27th February and Thursday 19th March from 10am to 3pm at Bishton Hall, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 OXN. For further information, please phone 01889 358050 or email enquiries@hansonsbishton.co.uk.
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Sheep Fair
Sheep Fair, which runs from Crossley Stone to Church Street, has changed almost beyond recognition in the last 70 years, with the demolition of many old buildings, including the White Lion Inn and the adjoining range of houses. The ancient stone pinfold stood between the Vine Inn and Bow Street. When hatting was Rugeley's chief industry, around 1800, many hatters lived in Sheep Fair.
1. The Vine Inn at the junction of Sheep Fair and Lion Street, showing what was once the malthouse of the Crossley Stone Brewery. The Vine appears on maps from1775, but probably dates from the 16th century. 2.These 17th century houses, photographed in July 1957, were demolished later the same year. The building beyond the houses is the White Lion Inn. 3. The Ambulance Station taken in the 1990s.
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4. A First World War postcard depicting "Hagley View" at the Church Street end of Sheep Fair.
5. A disastrous fire at Manton's Garage.The man in the centre is Alf Manton of Hagley Road. Motor Components later occupied the site.
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6. The Central Smithy in 1974. By the 1980s the building was occupied by Sheep Fair Plumbers. 7. Deakin's general store in the mid-1980s which later became Elmore Kitchens. No 3 Sheep Fair has been a shop since at least the 1850s when it was a butchers and then a general store from the late 19th century. 8. Albion Mill in June 1987.The mill buildings were later converted into a dwelling.
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The Landor (local history) Society is a focus for those who wish to learn more about the history of Rugeley and its surrounding parishes. It was founded in 1953 and was named in honour of Walter Noble Landor, local and county historian, who became the Society’s first President. More information is available at www.landorlocalhistorysociety-rugeley.btck.co.uk
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My Month in Parliament
By Amanda Milling MP
It has been a busy beginning of the year in Westminster as we take new Bills through Parliament. Back here in Rugeley, I have been out and about visiting schools, businesses and community projects. I recently visited a business in Rugeley that constructs modular homes. This innovative idea is something they hope can be used to tackle homelessness. After many pupils at Chase View Primary School wrote to me about the important issue of Climate Change, I visited the school and had a very insightful discussion with the pupils. I was also delighted to attend an auction of mining memorabilia at Lea Hall Miners Social Club. CHAPS had a stand there and part of the auction was to raise awareness of and money for their latest project – a National Miners Memorial. The memorial will be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum. As always, if you need my help with any issues or concerns, please do contact me on 01543 877142 or email amanda.milling.mp@parliament.uk. You can also pop into my office to speak to a member of staff - no appointment is necessary. It is open for drop-ins between 12pm and 4pm on Monday to Friday.
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What’s On ....................
Friday 6th March World Day of Prayer - Churches Together Service A service prepared by the women of Zimbabwe. Everyone welcome. Venue: Church of the Holy Spirit, Mount Road, Etching Hill, Rugeley. Time: 2pm Wednesday 11th March Mother's Day Candle Making Workshop Come along and make a Mother’s Day container candle, heart shaped wax melts and a beautifully packaged box of scented tealights to give as a gift on Mother’s Day. All materials provided, including refreshments. Venue: Museum of Cannock Chase Time: 11am Price: £30pp To book a place either email workshops@tinyheadcandles.com or call 07566 283705.
Promote your event in our What’s On guide and reach over 11,000 homes and businesses for only £15 for businesses and £5 for charities plus VAT. Entries must be 50 words maximum. To book contact Kristen Lackajis 07885 380632 kristencitylife@gmail.com (businesses who are already advertising in the relevant issue may place additional what’s on listings free-of-charge). Please clearly mark your email ‘WHAT’S ON RUGELEY'. mum, someone who plays a mothering role in your life, or bring in memory of a dear departed mother, and we will be blessing the candles during the service. Venue: St. Michael’s Church, Brereton. Time: 9.45am. Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day at the Orangery
Claire from Myrtle, Fox and Maude will guide you through her workshop to create a beautiful individual floral table arrangement followed by a cream tea with a glass of prosecco. Venue: The Orangery, Ingestre. Time: From 2pm. Price: £50 per person (plus booking fee) For more information, and to book, visit www.ingestreorangery.co.uk.
Sunday 22nd March Mothering Sunday Family Service All ages welcome, popular hymns, instruments for children to join in with the music, and candles will be being sold locally which you can give to your
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